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Q: INSERT statement conflicted with the FOREIGN KEY constraint The conflict occurred in database I'm trying to add a player in the table that doesn't have a team and I'm getting the following exception :

INSERT statement conflicted with the FOREIGN KEY constraint The
  conflict occurred in database.

This is my playerModel, I have foreign key id_team that is nullable and yet when I am trying to add a player I get this error.
public class PlayerModel
{
    public int id_player { get; set; }
    public string player_surname { get; set; }
    public string player_firstname { get; set; }
    public int player_skill { get; set; }
    public int? id_team { get; set; }
    public string name_team { get; set; }
    public int player_value { get; set; }
}

I put a breakpoint and when is trying to save in database is getting exception
public bool CreateNewPlayer(PlayerModel newPlayer)
{
    if (newPlayer == null)
    {
        return false;
    }

    if (newPlayer.player_surname==null)
    {
        return false;
    }

    if (newPlayer.player_firstname==null)
    {
        return false;
    }

    var newDBPlayer = mappingService.MapPlayerFromForm(newPlayer);
    dbContext.players.Add(newDBPlayer);

    try
    {
        dbContext.SaveChanges();
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        return false;
    }
    return true;
}

here I mapped the player model for database model
public players MapPlayerFromForm(PlayerModel formPlayer)
{
    var toRet = new players
    {
        player_firstname=formPlayer.player_firstname,
        player_surname=formPlayer.player_surname,
        player_skill=formPlayer.player_skill,
        id_team=formPlayer.id_team,
        player_value=formPlayer.player_value

    };
    return toRet;
}

I'm using jquery to add player into database. How can I solve this problem ?

A: In your MapPlayerFromForm, check the value of formPlayer.id_team and if it's 0, then set the value to NULL.  Also, set the id_team property in players to a nullable int, or it will take a default value of 0.
public class players //consider calling this Player
{
  public int? id_team {get;set;}
}

In the method...
id_team=formPlayer.id_team == 0 ? null : formPlayer.id_team,

See ? Operator on msdn.

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From the launch of the ambitious Google Plus, Google is seen putting a lot of effort behind promoting and integrating G+ into its core products. For example – Fire up a new Android 4.0 device, and you'll be prompted to create a Google+ account if you haven't already. They've given TV ads, not to mention, the promotion on its homepage.
And today, Google launched an update to its core search engine at Google.com that continues this trend — and then some. They're calling it 'Search plus Your World'.
Google search results are going to be automatically personalized (to a greater degree than they were already) for each user, with strong signals drawn from your Google+ Circles being used to highlight things your friends — or you, yourself — have shared. Any of these personalized matches will appear alongside 'normal' search results. And Google will also pull in photos shared on Picasa or Google+ (they'll show up even if you've marked them private, but they'll still only be visible to you).
To be clear, this is really not the first time Google has personalized results. It's been doing it from so many years now, with products like its 'Social Circles'. Even the now-defunct Google Desktop Search would incorporate files stored on your hard drive into your web-based search results. And the idea of integration social with search isn't unique to Google, either — Bing has had a longstanding partnership to use Facebook data in its results, and it will also serve up posts your friends have shared alongside its search results.
The key is that Google is getting better and better at figuring out when to incorporate this socially relevant data into search results. They're focusing on showing content, not simply because your friend shared it — but because it might actually be helpful. And, as I said earlier, this is really just a taste of things to come. Expect to see Google+ integration go even deeper soon, and for more of Google's other services to be accessible via one single, universal search.
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NFL Draft: 5 EDGE defenders capable of saving the Bengals' pass rush
By Hunter Bittinger
LUBBOCK, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 26: Linebacker Joseph Ossia #46 of the Texas Longhorns runs down the field after a fumble that was later overturned during overtime of the college football game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on September 26, 2020 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /
Quincy Roche (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
Bengals EDGE targets: Quincy Roche, Miami (Fl.)
Out of every player on this list, Quincy Roche has the most experience and displays the most consistency. He started his collegiate career at Temple, earning seven sacks as a freshman, six sacks as a sophomore, and a whopping 13 sacks as a junior. Once his time with the Owls was done, he opted to spend his final season with Miami.
So far with the Hurricanes, Roche has racked up 2.5 sacks, 35 tackles, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, and a slew of tackles for a loss.
Roche has the kind of profile that the Bengals typically pursue on draft night. His experience and consistency have already been mentioned, but he also displays high effort and an incredible football IQ (something that has also been expressed by his teammates).
Not to mention, the 6'3, 235-pound rusher just landed an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Cincinnati is notorious for falling in love with players that attend that event and Roche could be the next player to draw the admiration of the coaching staff.
Next. ESPN project Bengals to get 6th overall pick. dark
Roche is likely the safest of the options listed here and would immediately contribute to a floundering Bengals pass rush that could use instant help.

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Belle chose a shimmering metallic dress for the Dior Beauty Celebration of Hollywood Glamour at the Chateau Marmont. She accessorized the iridescent design with matching Jimmy Choos, bangles and a chunky choker.
Holmes topped a ruched Holmes-Yang satin dress with a shrunken leather jacket from The Row for a Beverly Hills dinner honoring Harold Koda and Kohle Yohannan.
Patton wore a bright Andrew Gn gown with a bejeweled halter for the Precious premiere after-party at Cannes.
Monaghan attended the Up premiere in a rainbow-print minidress from Peter Som paired with Casadei heels.
Weisz walked the Cannes red carpet for the Agora premiere in a sweeping chiffon gown from Valentino and Cartier gems.


We make hundreds of decisions every day. Most are small, e.g. what should I have for dinner or should I allow the kids to play with a neighbor child? It is the bigger decisions that deserve conscious thought and planning, e.g. what car should I buy, which college should I attend or is it time to change jobs? These bigger decisions need a framework to guide us toward an answer. Decision making is choosing among various options. Good decision making processes guide us toward our personal goals and project objectives.
I understand how I make decisions in various situations; I make them deliberately.
I can list the pros and cons of my decision options and use this analysis to choose what's best. I can make important decisions based on principles or criteria.
Bigger, more complex problems require a decision making process.
Many decisions are made based on our personal or work values.
Diversity of thought and experience adds perspective. Seek counsel when making your biggest decisions.
Include God in key decisions we make. Silently reflect to discern God's plan for our lives. Consider how key decisions align with your life purpose.
Keep a list of decisions you make in a single day. How many are "big" decisions? Pick one to learn from.
Use the Decision Making Template (below) to list options and criteria in your decision process.
Involve others in your decision to get additional perspective.
Decision making comes in my "styles and forms", for example autocratic vs. team-based, compromise vs. consensus, logical vs. emotional principle-based or pros/cons analysis.
Values. Values are what we believe to be important in in life and work. We are guided, sometimes unconsciously, by what we hold dear. Examples of values are independence, creativity and flexibility. Take a look at this longer list of values and identify the values that guide your life.
Team Decision Making. Some decisions are ours to make by ourselves, e.g. which clothes should I buy. Other decisions involve our employees, team members, families or friends, e.g. what is the start date for an important project or where should we go on vacation. Teams, with multiple points of view, add diversity and usually quality to the thought process and build ownership but may take longer. Know the difference between compromise and consensus.
A decision making process is important for more complex decisions.
Clarify the decision to be made by describing the problem or issue.
List the alternatives (option development is as important as option analysis).
List the decision criteria or principles.
Evaluate each decision against the criteria.
Principle-based decision making. Many decisions involve two or more people, e.g. a family might work together to decide if they should move to another city or a work team might recommend a plan to launch a new product. Our individual decisions are guided by our values. But since each individual has their own unique set of values, common ground must be found in reaching a group consensus. Defining common "principles" is a way to guide decision making in a group. Click here to explore.
Consider using the Decision Making Template (below) as a practice exercise.
What big decisions do you have to make to support your goals?
How am I going to make these decisions?
Principles. A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.
Compromise. An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.
A God-Honoring Decision Making Process by Chris Patton on ChristianFaithatWork.com.
An Approach to Good Choices on IgnatianSprirituality.com.
Guide to Decision Making by Sheryle Gordon Beatty on TWU.com . A 2 page PDF.
Tips to Improve the Decision Making Process by commLab India on YouTube.com discusses decision making in a business context.
Personal – Decision-Making (with instructor notes).


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Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak
SharecloseShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, CLAUS BECH/AFP via Getty ImagesA former Danish defence minister, Claus Hjort Frederiksen, said on Friday that he had been charged under a law that deals with divulging state secrets.He did not say what he was accused of leaking, but insisted he would never do anything to harm Denmark.On Monday, it emerged a former foreign intelligence chief was being held on the same charges.Lars Findsen, has been in prison for a month, also for allegedly leaking top-secret information. He described the charges as "insane" and said he would be pleading not guilty. Mr Frederiksen said he had spoken out on a political issue, but did not say which one. He was defence minister for three years to 2019 as well as chairman of the Intelligence Services Committee. There has been no comment from prosecutors but Danish media say the ex-minister had previously appeared to confirm the existence of a top-secret collaboration with the US, which allowed Washington to use Danish data for spying. In 2020, he gave an interview in which he shocked defence experts by indicating that Danish citizens could become caught up in the secret wire-tapping deal.Danish public service broadcaster DR reported last year that the Defence Intelligence Service (FE) had helped the US National Security Agency gather intelligence on European politicians including then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel from 2012 to 2014.The NSA was said to have accessed text messages and phone conversations by tapping into Danish internet cables in co-operation with the FE.Denmark accused of helping US spy on Merkel "I can confirm that I am charged under section 109 of the criminal code for having violated the limits of my freedom of expression." Mr Frederiksen said in a statement through his Liberal or Venstre party.Under the penal code, disclosing details of "secret negotiations, deliberations or resolutions" involving the state amounts to treason and can carry a 12-year prison term.
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A former Danish defence minister, Claus Hjort Frederiksen, said on Friday that he had been charged under a law that deals with divulging state secrets.
He did not say what he was accused of leaking, but insisted he would never do anything to harm Denmark.
On Monday, it emerged a former foreign intelligence chief was being held on the same charges.
Lars Findsen, has been in prison for a month, also for allegedly leaking top-secret information.
He described the charges as "insane" and said he would be pleading not guilty.
Mr Frederiksen said he had spoken out on a political issue, but did not say which one. He was defence minister for three years to 2019 as well as chairman of the Intelligence Services Committee.
There has been no comment from prosecutors but Danish media say the ex-minister had previously appeared to confirm the existence of a top-secret collaboration with the US, which allowed Washington to use Danish data for spying.
In 2020, he gave an interview in which he shocked defence experts by indicating that Danish citizens could become caught up in the secret wire-tapping deal.
Danish public service broadcaster DR reported last year that the Defence Intelligence Service (FE) had helped the US National Security Agency gather intelligence on European politicians including then-German Chancellor Angela Merkel from 2012 to 2014.
The NSA was said to have accessed text messages and phone conversations by tapping into Danish internet cables in co-operation with the FE.
Denmark accused of helping US spy on Merkel
"I can confirm that I am charged under section 109 of the criminal code for having violated the limits of my freedom of expression." Mr Frederiksen said in a statement through his Liberal or Venstre party.
Under the penal code, disclosing details of "secret negotiations, deliberations or resolutions" involving the state amounts to treason and can carry a 12-year prison term.
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David Winner (ur. 1956) - angielski pisarz i dziennikarz. Jest autorem licznych publikacji z zakresu historii piłki nożnej, najważniejsze i najbardziej znane z nich to książki poświęcone odpowiednio angielskiemu i holenderskiemu futbolowi: Those Feet: An Intimate History of English Football (2005) oraz Brilliant Orange; the Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football (2000).

Angielscy pisarze
Urodzeni w 1956

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I had a fun and productive day today getting this quilt top pieced together. Creating the final top layout and sewing it together is my favorite part of the quilting process; it is just so satisfying to see it all come together!
As I mentioned in my earlier post about these blocks, I decided to use solid color blocks to help extend the size of the quilt. The fat quarter bundle that I bought at SewDown Portland was just not going to stretch far enough to make a lap sized quilt top without some additional fabric.
The top ended up ~46″ by 59″, and I had 2 blocks left over and enough coordinating fabric to make a pieced back for the quilt. I set aside just enough of the mini hexagon dot (black) fabric for the binding. All I need is the batting and I'll be quilting this one up soon!
As you can see in the photo above, I like to make sure that my backing is bigger than my top before I buy the batting. It would be a shame to find out when you plan to be basting and quilting!
For more about this quilt, you can read my first post here.
Linking up to Freshly Pieced for WiP Wednesday.
Love your color scheme! It looks so clean and sharp. I like the addition of the solid color blocks, they really add to the visual aspect. Very nice job!
Such beautiful colors in this quilt top, I love it! I'm also totally jealous that you got to go to Sewdown Portland. It sounds like a marvelous time was had by all, good for you!
I love the colors going on here. Adding the solid colored squares really makes this quilt!


A couple disagrees on whether to turn their duplex into a home or move.
A couple needs more space for them and their three teenage kids.
Two sisters can't find enough space for them and one of their sons.
A couple needs more room for a child, an international student and office.
Hilary surprises homeowners with a complete overhaul of their first floor.
Hilary gives a couple functional spaces for their dogs and guests.
Hilary surprises a couple with a new kitchen featuring rustic touches.


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Chicago Cubs: Horrific trade sends Yu Darvish out weston December 29, 2020 at 2:00 pm
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Chicago Bears: 2021 NFL Draft prospects to watch in Rose Bowl by Usayd Koshul
The Chicago Cubs have traded Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres in an awful deal for them.
The Chicago Cubs were rumored to trade Yu Darvish to the San Diego Padres all day long and we even came up with some trade packages that would make sense. However, the Cubs made such a bad trade that it made the trade packages we made not even close. They didn't even land one of San Diego's top five prospects in exchange for Darvish which is crazy. Darvish's personal catcher, Victor Caratini, also is in the deal with San Diego.
It was a big day for the Padre because this came less than 24 hours after they acquired Blake Snell from the Tampa Bay Rays. This is clearly a team that is trying to win the whole thing in 2021 and even beyond that. With the depth that they are accumulating, they are becoming a problem for the National League.
Yu Darvish was magnificent in 2020. People went in with low expectations for him so he just went out there and played amazing. He was the runner-up for the National League Cy Young because he was so good. Without him, it is hard to see the Cubs winning the NL Central in 2020. He will be missed as their rotation took a big hit with him leaving.
For Darvish and Caratini, the Padres sent five players back to Chicago. As mentioned before, not a single top-five prospect is headed the Cubs way in exchange for the Cy Young runner up. It was nothing short of a salary dump for the Cubs. With all of the talent that they still have on the roster, it is hard to watch them start a rebuild but it appears that is what's happening.
Zach Davies is the only MLB player that the Cubs are getting. The four prospects coming with Davies are Owen Caissie, Reggie Preciado, Ismael Mena, and Yeison Santana. Santana is the oldest prospect at 20 and the rest are all in their teens.
Related Story: Five best destinations for Kyle Schwarber
Even with Darvish's salary, it is bad that they didn't get a higher level of return. He was so good in 2020 and you had to think that his trade value would be as high as it has ever been. Now, Yu gets to go to warm San Diego and play for a good team while the Cubs look to be lost in the middle of nowhere.


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De springaapjes (Callicebinae), ook wel titi's genoemd, is een onderfamilie van de Zuid-Amerikaanse familie sakiachtigen (Pitheciidae).

Kenmerken
Het zijn vrij kleine apen, met een gewicht van 1 tot 2 kilo en een kop-romplengte van 270 tot 450 mm. Ze bewegen zich voort door lopen, klimmen en springen.

Soortenbeschrijving
In de laatste jaren is het aantal soorten van het geslacht zeer sterk toegenomen: in een artikel uit 1963 werden slechts twee soorten onderscheiden (overeenkomend met de huidige ondergeslachten, waarvan nooit twee soorten op dezelfde plaats voorkomen), maar tegen 1990 waren er 13 soorten en in 2001 nam dat aantal nog toe tot 15, maar in 2002 kwam de grote toename, toen een artikel van Marc van Roosmalen e.a. het aantal soorten deed toenemen tot 28. In 2006 werd nog een soort beschreven, Plecturocebus aureipalatii uit Bolivia. In 2010 werd P. caquetensis voor het eerst beschreven. In 2012 werd P. vieirai beschreven.. In 2014 werd P. miltoni beschreven en in 2015 werd P. urubambensis beschreven. In 2016 is het geslacht Callicebus opgesplitst in 3 geslachten, waarbij de geslachten Cheracebus en Plecturocebus werden benoemd. In 2019 werden P. grovesi en P. parecis beschreven.

Verspreiding
De soorten uit deze onderfamilie komen voor in het Amazoneregenwoud, de Gran Chaco en het Atlantisch Woud.

Onderverdeling
Dit geslacht omvat de volgende soorten, verdeeld in ondergeslachten en soortengroepen:
 Geslachtengroep Callicebini
 Geslacht Callicebus (Atlantische springaapjes)
 Soort Noord-Bahiaanse blonde springaap (Callicebus barbarabrownae)
 Soort Coimbraspringaap (Callicebus coimbrai)
 Soort Callicebus melanochir
 Soort Callicebus nigrifrons
 Soort Zwartkopspringaap (Callicebus personatus)
 Geslacht Cheracebus
 Soort Cheracebus lucifer
 Soort Cheracebus lugens
 Soort Cheracebus medemi
 Soort Cheracebus purinus
 Soort Cheracebus regulus
 Soort Weduwaapje (Cheracebus torquatus)
 Geslacht Plecturocebus
 Plecturocebus donacophilus-groep
 Soort Plecturocebus donacophilus
 Soort Plecturocebus modestus
 Soort Plecturocebus oenanthe
 Soort Plecturocebus olallae
 Soort Plecturocebus pallescens
 Soort Plecturocebus urubambensis
 Plecturocebus moloch-groep
 Soort Plecturocebus aureipalatii
 Soort Plecturocebus baptista
 Soort Plecturocebus bernhardi
 Soort Plecturocebus brunneus
 Soort Plecturocebus cinerascens
 Soort Plecturocebus caligatus
 Soort Plecturocebus caquetensis
 Soort Rode springaap (Plecturocebus cupreus)
 Soort Plecturocebus discolor
 Soort Plecturocebus dubius
 Soort Plecturocebus grovesi
 Soort Hoffmannsspringaap (Plecturocebus hoffmannsi)
 Soort Plecturocebus miltoni
 Soort Grijze springaap (Plecturocebus moloch)
 Soort Plecturocebus ornatus
 Soort Plecturocebus parecis
 Soort Plecturocebus stephennashi
 Soort Plecturocebus toppini
 Soort Plecturocebus vieirai
 Geslachtengroep West-Indische apen (Xenothrichini)
 Geslacht Antillothrix †
 Soort Antillothrix bernensis † (, 1977) (=Saimiri bernensis) (Kwartair van Hispaniola)
 Geslacht Insulacebus †
 Soort Insulacebus toussaintiana † , 2011 (Kwartair van Hispanolia)
 Geslacht Paralouatta †
 Soort Paralouatta marianae † , 1995 (Mioceen van Cuba)
 Soort Paralouatta varonai † , 1991 (Kwartair van Cuba)
 Geslacht Xenothrix †
 Soort Xenothrix mcgregori † , 1952 (Kwartair van Jamaica)

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Q: Opening documents results in security warning I am a sharepoint beginner but help run our company site, and on it we have a resource library full of several libraries with urls to documents and files. We suddenly came upon an issue where clicking these files results in a security warning before downloading the file. Up to yesterday, clicking the urls of the file would open it as a new page in the browser, which is what I want the site to keep doing. This issue is happening on all of the browsers I've tested it on (chrome and edge).
This issue appears to be only happening on our main resource library site, as other sites with libraries are still opening documents fine in the browser without a warning.
The only recent change made to the library came from adjusting all of the views' column formatting to make it so that the titles would wrap the text and be one click links, rather than needing a double click. The JSON code for this change is as follows:
{
  "$schema": "https://developer.microsoft.com/json-schemas/sp/v2/column-formatting.schema.json",
  "elmType": "div",
  "customRowAction": {
    "action": "defaultClick"
  },
  "style": {
    "white-space": "wrap",
    "cursor": "pointer"
  },
  "txtContent": "@currentField"
}

I'm not sure if the issue is related to an MS Office update or if it is from making some adjustment to the sharepoint site, but any help on this issue would be greatly appreciated.

A: Please following steps:
1.Start >> Run >> gpedit.msc >> Enter
2.On the Local Group Policy Editor, click on Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> Enable "Turn Off the security settings check feature" option

3.On the Local Group Policy Editor, click on User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> Enable "Turn Off the security settings check feature" option

4.Restart the computer


Motion: To approve the helpers for the 2017 USCA Working Dog Championship. Submitted by Don Yelle, New England Regional Director on behalf of the helper committee, seconded by Nathaniel Roque, DOJ.
Background: The USCA helper committee has selected the following four(4) helpers for the 2017 USCA Working Dog Championship. Final placement of the helpers for the event will be decided at helper tryouts prior to the event per the approved procedure in the USCA helper Program.


It has been my life experience that achieving work/life "balance" is unattainable. Not that I've tried to do so. On the contrary, I prefer to move toward opportunity (snagging that great job or client, achieving a life goal, attaining licensure or other acronyms), or I tend to gravitate toward the "pain points" (i.e. to be wherever I'm needed– whether it's helping out a family member, solving an urgent problem in my sphere of influence, or dealing with a crisis).
I looked it up online because I wasn't sure anyone else used it- besides my dear, late mom (who I thought might have made it up as she had a knack for creating new words). But, it showed up in a Google search in various spellings. Basically, it means askew, crooked; I like the synonym asymmetrical (as it sounds more architectural and "balanced").
There was no balance in architecture school. It was all about being in studio and never mind those other classes.
Then, in the real world, if you worked for a high-profile firm, I've heard they basically "owned you" 60 hours per week. Even in the smaller size firms where I worked, it was easy to let projects eat into dinner time and Friday afternoons, even weekends. Designing and getting stuff done simply never ends. Part of this is the manner in which architects have chosen to go about our work; but a lot of it has to do with managing the input and coordination from the client and contractor. It is simply a challenge to work within a 9am to 5pm work day. And I don't think I need to mention how 24/7 email and smartphones have further encroached upon the lives of the AEC team (architecture engineering construction) team.
I've recently been reading Brene Brown's new book "Daring Greatly" and she touches on an important point: people are not satisfied to merely live ordinary lives. We all feel that we must be "Starchitects," so to speak. I would maintain that even if we want to, it is also impossible to live an "ordinary life" given that the traditional institutions of marriage, family, college education, and stable jobs have basically crumbled beneath us. Who can truly say they are able to live an "ordinary life" these days? Not that we'd admit it if we were.
If you came to my blog looking for examples of how to achieve "work/life" balance as an architect, I would suggest looking elsewhere– either the blog by Marc and Angel (see their Twitter account: @MarcAndAngel) or read what my fellow contemporaries have to say about it in the links below (this is a group blogging project spearheaded by Bob Borson, AIA, NCARB; and this is #Architalks12).
So, your best bet is to hire or delegate all that other stuff and focus on your creativity. That sounds pretty balanced to me in a cattywampus, asymmetrical sorta way.
Cheers and thanks for tuning in.
Great Post! I agree with you about the Work/Life balance.
I like how you gravitate towards opportunity and towards pain points. I never thought about it that way..
I used to get so freaked out whenever there was a crisis on one of my projects and now i feel like I have lived through sooo much BS that I'm not phased by it. Infact sometimes I get freaked out when there isnt any drama.
Thanks for reading and for the positive feedback– that always makes me feel good!
I look forward to reading your post, too, along with the others.
Tara, I smiled when I read the title of your blog post.
"Cattywampus" is such a fun word and it turns out to be an apt descriptor of an architectural career.
I'd like to hear some more of your mom's expressions.
She must be the source of your wordsmithing skills.
It seems architects tend to be goal driven. Which would naturally tend towards this cattywampus approach to life you describe. Great observations.
Great post. Totally agree with the premise that work life balance is a constant battle and probably unattainable ultimately. I think this is true of anyone in the professional services business. I think this is, at least in part, because we have to always remain so balanced for our respective clients. I also agree with the others; cattywampus is a great word and should be used ore regularly!


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Web to print ecommerce : Things to know before you get started !
Setting up a Web to print ecommerce or a web2print storefront is nowadays one of the most interesting business opportunities for every e-commerce shop owner. However, it is more than necessary to understand the subtleties of this new-age business to put all the chances at his side before embarking on it.
What it is Web to print ecommerce business? Is it a web2print design studio or simply having tools that allows customers to add a personal touch to the products of their choice? The answer is absolutely no! Web to print ecommerce is much more than that! It's a complete digital business that allows you to manage different aspects of your online store and allows your customers to connect, design, order and checkout print materials. All a complete workflow as it is in any physical print shop!
Several researches have shown that business owners are reluctant to buy Web to print ecommerce solutions. According to these studies, this is due to the fact that these business men/women see the webprint more as a tool and not a solution. When investing in an Web to print ecommerce, we must not forget that we invest in the company that offers web2print solutions. And when you invest in a web2print solution as such, you have to look at some of the key features that are proposed to choose solutions which match well your needs. Do you want to invest and try in this area ? Let us help you understand some things that will help you get your web to print train up and running. Here are some tips you will need to watch out for to take more advantage from webprint solution!
It is obvious that if the product design and customization tool of your web2print shop is not user-friendly, the engagement rate will be low for your customers. This applies in particular to a Web to print ecommerce shop in which all products are designed by customers themselves, using a tool. Therefore, before integrating or creating a Web to print shop with a product designer, make sure the customization, review process and payment are smooth. Sometimes a product may seem glamorous but when it does not lend itself to ease of use, everything can fall into the water. So, remember that simplicity and sleek design are of utmost importance for an online print platform. It can also include additional features such as product search, promo coupon management, multilingual support and more.
When you decide to outsource your Web to print ecommerce shop conception to a trusted IT solutions provider, it suggests the right domain name for your web2print store. In addition, it also helps you configure your server robustly, depending on the size of your business that will be limited only by your own ambitions because with Web to print ecommerce you have the global market in your hands.
Once the setups are complete, you could tell it's ok, just grab the "slot machine". But do not forget that hosting your web2print server is not enough. You must also maintain it and protect it. So, when you order a designing webprint shop service, make sure that the provider company is ready to manage your server, even if an additional monthly fees are charged. For the security of your server and protection against hacking, always invest in it first and foremost because these factors are very important to the success of your web to print ecommerce business.
As an administrator of a large online print shop, you need to take on many tasks. Remember that in-store product management is one of the most important tasks. The backend of a web2print platform must be designed so that products and their variants can be easily added by linking them to each other. The administrator must be able manage product prices and change them at any time. To see if your print shop is progressing, a tracking and order tracking system must be integrated with your Web to print ecommerce shop.
Each Webprint solution is unique and it is important for you to choose a system that allows you to tailor features to meet the current and future needs of your Web to print ecommerce shop . Two years later, you may need to increase your capabilities to help you and your customers meet the growing demands of the marketplace. Hence an evolutionary solution is essential.
Whether the solution can support static and variable documents to handle a wide variety of printing options.
If the products offered by the web to print ecommerce solution chosen strictly comply with the marking guidelines, the non-overlapping elements, the sharpness and clarity of the images, the contrast between the colors of the elements and those of the print background etc.
Whether variable and static pages can be used in the same document, so that a wide range of products can be offered, ranging from leaflets and brochures to booklets, flyers, etc.
If your payment gateway is flawed, it will result in huge dropouts and losses for your online print shop. Your webprint store must have several highly secure payment gateways to make it easier for your customers to pay for their orders. The payment page must also allow you to choose from different shipping options so that your customers can rest assured about on time delivery guarantees. That way, you'll be sure to inspire your customers with confidence, brand them, and satisfy them to turn them into true ambassadors for your online print shop .
Although the designing tool of your web to print ecommerceis easy to use, there are many customer service issues that need to be addressed. The customer must never be left alone, "the Customer is always King", we will never tire of repeating it to those who do not want to hear it! Some Web2print software vendors also offer training on how to use the software and how to resolve issues that may occur while using it. Once you know and understand your product, you can explain the benefits to your customers, solve their problems, and help them get the most out of them. If you cannot solve the problem, the service provider who designed your web to print ecommerce should be able to help you .
Ideally, you will need to choose a vendor that offers ready-to-use templates, drawings, clipart and your products added to the web2print store. If you are not a technician, he should be able to troubleshoot the UI / UX, upgrade tasks, and so on. In short, the less you have to deal with, the better your Web2print solution is. If you want to get started right now, do not hesitate to contact the best web2print solution providers! To teach you more about web to print ecommerce business, let's focus on an online design tool, allowing you to design and sell customized mugs !
We are all in love with Morpheus, the god of sleep if we believe in Greek mythology. This strong love turns out when one morning, the most hated music of all starts ringing vigorously like the band of the corner. Although it is useful, it is true that sometimes it disturbs. Yes! Nobody likes it and it is the famous alarm clock. As everyone hates waking up in the mornings so, a great way to start your day is to have a cup of tea or coffee in your own personalized cup.
Today, you can easily design your own customized mug using online mug design software included in our Techtoprint solutions suite. This type of web2print software allows you to easily, efficiently and quickly design the personalized cup of your dreams and create an Web to print ecommerce for customized mugs.
You can add your favorite pictures and any personalized text to express your thoughts with your personalized cup. Today, more than a billion people around the world drink coffee or tea in the morning, afternoon or in the evening in some cases. More than likely, they drink these hot drinks in a cup or mug. Why not take a simple and boring product that is used so widely as a cup, and let it say what you think otherwise who you are. Your customized mug = your spokesperson, customized mug = your ambassador, customized mug = your identity. Interesting! Isn't it ? In any case, with Techtoprint solutions, the options are unlimited to design the personalized mug of your dream and to start selling customized mugs in your Web to print ecommerce.
Team events, company logo, slogan and more, there are some cool stuff to dress up your customized mug to boost your box's reputation. No more time to create keychains that people do not use at all when a mug can do the trick. Prefer to create a customized mug with the Techtoprint mug design software. Stop wasting money on other products or promotional materials such as leaflets or magazines that are used once and then thrown in the trash, don't so large sums of money with no return on investment. With a customized mug, you have the opportunity to be in front of billions of people in a constant and daily way. Test and see how a customized mug can greatly impact your brand popularity. A tip to market also your web to print ecommerceservices.
If you think that a customized mug is only used to serve coffee, you are completely wrong because selling personalized mugs can be a profitable business for the wise people who never miss an opportunity. Thus, if you have retail stores or even in Web to print ecommerce, you can easily integrate a mug design software like Techtoprint, solution that gives your customers the opportunity to customize the cup that they have always coveted in their mind. This mug design software will allow you to stand out from the competition and make your customers feel important because they have the ultimate flexibility to create what they want : a customized mug, an image of their creativity ! Why not market a product used by billions of people around the world, day after day? The customized mug is no longer the simple cup, but a real business opportunity to build a wholeWeb to print ecommerce shop.
Before choosing your mug design software to model your desired cup to sell in your web to print shop, it is very helpful to inquire about the basic features that will ensure user-friendly operation. Let's make the point!
Choose responsive mug design software that will work not only on computers, but also on tablets and smartphones. A good software tool for mugs design will be able to adapt perfectly to all devices. Customers today use different types of devices. So you have to give them the ultimate flexibility they are looking for. For developers of Web to print ecommerce shops, you do not need to remember that choosing flash technologies will not do a good job. Develop something in HTML5 or JQuery to have responsive applications, compatible with multiple devices, making them flexible for your customers and fully SEO optimized.
The main purpose of a web2print software is to give your customer the ability to easily add text, pictures, logos, etc., to the mug of their choice. You can give your customers the ability to change colors and more with the mug design tool we offer. Nowadays, many consumers are tired of the ordinary old cups that you can buy anywhere. The more options you can offer your customer on your online print shop, the better your cup design software is.
Being unique is the today's turnkey to make a good deal with a print on demand storefront. You must be able to distinguish yourself from the crowd when it comes to providing something to your customers. With a mug design software, give your customers something new, unique and fun to use that will make them come back to buy a customized mug for their taste.
Be different and unique because it will help you both in terms of income and the battle against your competitors. In summary, give your mugs store or Web to print ecommerce shop the tools you need to succeed and stand out from your competition. Give your customers a mug design software that will help them create the custom mug of their dreams. Let them fashion and share a unique mug with their friends, family and loved ones.
If you're looking for great, safe and super-functional cup design software, a customized solution for your web to print shop , do not hesitate to contact the Techtoprint team for any help request !


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title:  "Entrevista a la consultora canina Sumara Marletta"
date: "2017-06-28 08:00:00"
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category: "articulos"
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intro: "Buscando libros sobre nuestros amigos peludos me tope con dos dirigidos al público infantil que me llamaron la atención."
description: "Buscando libros sobre nuestros amigos peludos me tope con dos dirigidos al público infantil que me llamaron la atención."
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Buscando libros sobre nuestros amigos peludos me tope con dos dirigidos al público infantil que me llamaron la atención. La autora era Sumara Marletta así que decidí contactar con ella para que nos cuente su experiencia como etóloga canina y cómo surgió su idea de crear estos dos cuentos.

Os dejo con ella!

**Hola! Cuentanos algo sobre ti, cual es tu bagaje profesional y en que estas trabajando.**

Empecé a formarme de una manera muy autodidacta en Etología a los 15 años, porque siempre tuve perros, aves, algún reptil y **el comportamiento animal me apasionaba**. Pero no fue hasta mucho tiempo después que tuve la oportunidad de estudiar dentro de una universidad y posteriormente también fuera de España, lo que me dio una visión muy amplia de todo lo que conlleva el comportamiento animal. Además, **estuve en la selva de Brasil y en África** haciendo **observaciones** sobre diferentes familias de **animales en libertad** que marcaron un antes y un después en mi forma de trabajar.

Actualmente tengo a 4 perros (2 borders, 1 shetland, 1 mastín) y una gatita, y confieso que el amor de mi vida es mi [border collie](http://www.borders-collies.com/raza-de-perro-border-collie/) Pedro, mi gran maestro.

**¿Qué te motivó a convertirte en consultora canina? ¿Cuales eran tus objetivos iniciales? ¿Como se te ocurrió esta idea?**

Yo de pequeña no me relacionaba con niños, me relacionaba con animales, eso es algo que vino de fábrica, pero la verdad es que tardé en dedicarme profesionalmente a la etología porque hice muchas cosas, soy una persona con muchas inquietudes y todo me interesa, podría ser médico, piloto, astronauta…

Al final mi primera carrera fue una diplomatura en arquitectura, luego me pasé a la Publicidad y RRPP y acabé con el Marketing. Hoy día sigo estudiando cosas muy dispares, aunque **me quedo con la psicología animal** que es lo que hace que el tiempo se me pare.

"Estuve en la selva de Brasil y en África haciendo observaciones sobre diferentes familias de animales en libertad que marcaron un antes y un después en mi forma de trabajar"

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**¿Cómo ha evolucionado tu visión de la consultoría canina desde tus comienzos hasta ahora?**

Al principio yo ofrecía un montón de servicios, talleres de un montón de cosas, y confieso que trabajé casi gratis durante más de dos años. Hoy día me dedico a **las consultas de psicología animal y los cursos para cachorros, que es lo que se me da mejor**.

Yo diría que mi manera de trabajar hoy día es mucho **más flexible**, si no te adaptas a las necesidades de cada familia, no podrás ayudar a ningún animal, además utilizo muchas terapias diferentes.

"Si no te adaptas a las necesidades de cada familia, no podrás ayudar a ningún animal"

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**Hemos leído que has desarrollado un método propio llamado "JuegaTerapia" para trabajar con perros. ¿Puedes explicarnos en qué consiste?**

La JuegaTerapia no es solo una forma de trabajar, es una manera de entender y enfocar la **educación canina desde el respeto, la empatía y la colaboración mutua**.

Detrás de esta definición, hay una metodología basada en la diversión, la creatividad, la flexibilidad y adaptabilidad, y la cognición que parten de la necesidad de trabajar con un modo de aprendizaje menos imperativo y más basado en el respeto

_Comunicación, vinculación afectiva, estados de ánimo y educación representan las bases del proceso educativo, que consigue que el perro haga lo que se le pide porque él quiere y no porque lo impongamos._

Así, conseguimos un aprendizaje mucho más estable, duradero, y una relación mucho mejor para todos.

**También sabemos que has escrito dos cuentos dirigidos al público infantil, La niña que sabía de perros y Miriam educa a su cachorro. ¿Cómo surge este proyecto?**

He perdido la cuenta de los niños y adultos que han acudido a mi por miedo a los perros debido a malas experiencias que tuvieron en la infancia, eso, e infinidad de casos de abandono se podrían evitar con pautas básicas de comportamiento porque **perros y humanos tenemos un problema de comunicación**: utilizamos lenguajes diferentes.

Los **niños menores de 14 años** presentan un **riesgo 4 veces mayor de ser mordidos** por un perro, lo que supone un trauma de por vida para ese niño e incluso un final dramático para ese perro que posiblemente sólo tenía miedo.

En ["La niña que sabía de perros"](http://amzn.to/2tCu8Wg) el objetivo primordial es enseñar al lector cómo interactuar con los perros evitando incidentes, utilizando un lenguaje que a los niños les será muy fácil de comprender, de una manera divertida pero didáctica, constituye una excelente herramienta para padres y educadores.

Con ["Miriam educa a su cachorro"](http://amzn.to/2t2VDeH) acerco la educación temprana a los más pequeños, porque ellos son los primeros interesados en el cuidado de su cachorro y así aprenden hacerlo de forma eficaz y respetuosa, jugando.

Creo que en España actualmente en materia de educación canina, aunque vayamos despacio, avanzamos,  por suerte hay muchísimos buenos profesionales que aportan su granito de arena para lograr un futuro diferente para los animales, y el mío, son mis libros.

**¿Qué consejo darías a una familia con niños pequeños que quiere tener un perro?**

Informarse mucho y visitar una protectora.

"Comunicación, vinculación afectiva, estados de ánimo y educación representan las bases del proceso educativo, que consigue que el perro haga lo que se le pide porque él quiere y no porque lo impongamos"

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**Desde hace un tiempo ofreces cursos de adiestramiento on line para cachorros. ¿Qué te ha motivado a ofrecer este servicio?**

Mis cursos para cachorros son francamente buenos, por ello creí que era una oportunidad de poder ayudar aquellas personas que quieren trabajar conmigo pero no pueden por estar lejos, y ahora por suerte ya hay muchas personas haciendo contentas la formación,  porque además, es un curso más económico que el presencial.

**¿Cuales son los errores recurrentes con los que te encuentras a la hora de "educar" a un cachorro?**

Error 1: Regañarle antes de enseñarle lo que si quieres que haga.

Error 2: Dejarle llorar a solas por la noche.

Error 3: No trabajar bien el vínculo, o creer que darle salchichas es crear vínculo.

**¿Dónde podemos saber más sobre tus proyectos?**

A través de mis redes sociales:

- Pagina web [www.consultoriacanina.com](https://www.consultoriacanina.com)

- Twitter  [@sumaramarletta](https://twitter.com/sumaramarletta?lang=es)

- Facebook

[@Consultoria Canina](https://www.facebook.com/consultoriacanina/)

[@laninaquesabiadeperros](https://www.facebook.com/laninaquesabiadeperros/)

[@miriameducaasucachorro](https://www.facebook.com/miriameducaasucachorro/)

**¿Quieres añadir algo más para cerrar?**

Llegará el día en que la educación canina sea obligatoria y gratuita: ese será el gran paso para el fin del maltrato y el abandono. Sumara Marletta

"Llegará el día en que la educación canina sea obligatoria y gratuita: ese será el gran paso para el fin del maltrato y el abandono."

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_Esperamos que os hayan gustado los consejos para educar a un cachorro que nos ha contado Sumara. Desde aquí queremos darle las gracias a Sumara por su tiempo y por la información que ha compartido con nosotros._ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Riva Starr has been making house productions since 2009, but many learned of the London producer for the first time in 2013 when he collaborated with Fatboy Slim on the instant classic "Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat." His latest work, "The Loft," incorporates another vocal sample that will stay in your head all day. The track is driven by its groovy bassline and looping melody, interspersed with Dajae's reminder that "there's no party like a house party." Riva Starr's latest effort seamlessly connects his classic house stylings with his knowledge of the 2015 dance floor. "The Loft" is available July 13 on Cajual Records.


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Author: Marissa Meyer
Blurb (GR): Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges on one girl. . . .
Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister's illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world's future.
Let me first give credit where credit is due. A cyborg Cinderella? Wow! It's a bold premise. I applaud Marissa Meyer for thinking this up.
In this re-envisioning of the fairy tale, Lihn Cinder is a cyborg, meaning, she is almost half mechanical - she has prosthetic hands and a foot, a big chunk of her internal organs are wired into her body. Cinder is a mechanic in New Beijing, the capital of the Eastern Commonwealth, a country ravaged by plague outbreaks. One day, the heir to the throne of the Commonwealth, Prince Kai, steps into Cinder's shop to get his android fixed, and everything changes for Cinder. She falls in love, she becomes a center of multiple intrigues, she discovers her own well hidden (even from her) secrets.
As much as I appreciate an author willing to think outside the box, I am afraid in this case Marissa Meyer bit off more than she could chew. The world of Cinder is very imaginative and full of potential. New Beijing, royalty, plague, cyborg falling in love, a war with the Lunar (Moon) Empire. I mean, just think about the possibilities here. Too bad, these possibilities are never explored to their best advantage.
Let's take Cinder, for example. She is almost half robot, there is stuff wired into her brain and body. Is she a human? Does she have artificial intelligence? Does she think of herself as human? How can she love? Are her emotions real or programmed? None of this is explained with any kind of depth. I compare this book to The Adoration of Jenna Fox, and Cinder fails miserably.
How about the setting? New Beijing! Futuristic China! Is there any Chinese flavor in this story? Any infusion of Eastern cultures, customs? Not really.
Ok, maybe there is something to this Lunar business then? Who or what are these Lunar people? How did they get there? How do they live on the Moon? Why exactly are they at war with Earth? I still have no clue.
My general impression after finishing Cinder is that every good idea in this story is developed very superficially. It's like Cinder is... Ship Breaker's ugly cousin. What Paolo Bacigalupi managed to do in his fairly short book with great depth - the world ruined by environmental changes, genetically altered human beings, poverty - is all done here, but in the most shallow way, as if the author was determined to keep the plot moving at a break-neck pace, afraid that any paragraph spent on layering the world or characters' personalities would bore readers.
There is still some entertainments value in Cinder, and I did get all the way through it to find out how the story would unfold. (BTW, you can predict the novel's outcome at about page 50 and it all ends with a cliffhanger.) But the novel fails miserably at being thought-provoking, challenging or truly engaging, even though the ideas are all there. Squandered potential.
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I love this review- I thought almost exactly the same thing and thought I was the lone weirdo hating this book whilst all those around me loved it! Nice to know someone else had big issues with it too. I felt that nothing was explained properly and the ending was ridiculously predictable. When the blurb is more interesting and exciting than the actual book you know there's a problem x


Finding the right plants to green up your living space is important, and with so many house plants to choose from, it can seem daunting. However, if your roommate meows, has whiskers, and paws around on four feet, knowing which house plants to avoid is important. Several common house plants are toxic to cats, and since kitties love to climb and explore, it isn't easy to place your plants out of reach of the mighty Felis catus. Choose plants that are cat friendly, and avoid the poisonous plants all together.
Cats like to chew on plants. Usually they gnaw and then throw up. In fact, cats commonly chew on grass. While it is believed that cats may lack a particular enzyme to digest plant matter, causing them to regurgitate, this may actually serve a necessary purpose in helping them remove other indigestible materials. While specifically cat friendly cat grass grown in your home can be beneficial for your kitty, many flowers and greenery that are used as living home decor can have potentially fatal consequences. Provide your cat with her own indoor garden and fill the rest of your space with plants that wont make her sick. Below is a list of common house plants poisonous to cats.
Lilies are gorgeous and have a delicious scent, so it is no surprise they are often a focal point in bouquets and flower arrangements. Unfortunately, all lilies are incredibly poisonous to cats. In fact, cats are the only animal for which both stargazer and Easter lilies are poisonous. Peace lilies and calla lilies are poisonous to both cats and dogs. Symptoms of poisoning include vomiting, lack of appetite, and lethargy. Excessive drooling can also occur, and, in severe poisoning cases, kidney failure, or even death.
A popular indoor palm plant, the sago palm will give your house a tropical feel. Unfortunately, it is extremely poisonous to cats, causing bloody stool and vomiting, diarrhea and liver failure, or even death. It is probably best to pass on the sago palm for your home decor if you have kitties.
These vibrant flowers brighten up a garden or living space. However, their roots are poisonous to cats. Oral irritation, vomiting, heart abnormalities, diarrhea, or even death are some of the horrific complications that can result from a little kitty nibble.
Philodendrons make awesome house plants because they are so easy to grow. They need almost no care, making them incredibly popular. The major downside for cat owners? They are also poisonous to cats when ingested causing mouth pain, excessive drooling, vomiting, as well as trouble swallowing.
While these delicate ferns with fluffy fronds are not as common indoors, they are best avoided in feline households. If your kitty can't stop himself from chewing on them, he may experience diarrhea, vomiting, or even an allergic skin reaction (allergic dermatitis).
Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a staple for any kitchen window garden. Sadly, this fragrant and flavorful herb is also toxic to cats. Not only will it cause gastrointestinal irritation, but it may also cause a heart problem called cardiac arrhythmia when eaten.
Climbing ivy vines can look gorgeous, but many varieties of ivy are poisonous when eaten. If your cat takes a nibble, she may experience vomiting and diarrhea, excessive drooling, or other abdominal pains.
Lucky bamboo plants are nice to look at, but can pose a serious threat to any cat inclined to taste. Classic symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, weakness, depression, and lack of coordination are all signs that your cat may have taken a bite.
Often given as gifts around the holidays, amaryllis plants are gorgeous. With bright red flowers, they create a pop of color and make great hostess gifts. Just be sure to avoid giving them to anyone who has a cat, because these plants are toxic when ingested causing gastrointestinal distress, vomiting, diarrhea, as well as drooling, loss of appetite, or tremors.
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Additional Info: Mainly looking for a local pickup in NYC.
Do you need an unlocked Passport, or a carrier-specific model?
Unlocked. Sorry I didn't specify.
Sorry, not looking for an ATT Passport, flightmech.
How much for the AT&T passport?
Same here. How much for att passport?
600.00 I will include the shipping PM me if you are interested I can have the phone out today if i receive payment.
I have an unlocked black BlackBerry Passport I purchased from Amazon a few months ago. It's used and has been in a case about 50 percent of the time. There are small signs of wear and tear but in overall good condition.
I'm waiting on a red Passport I just purchased via the marketplace to arrive. Once it does I'll need to sell this black one, hopefully to a fellow crackberrian.
If you're interested it comes with original box, accessories, and a Stligut case.
Please close thread. Bought locally.


PlayDisplay created a marvelous interactive presentation of the business-center Dominion Tower.
Creative Studio PlayDisplay produced a multifunctional Presentation of the office building Dominion Tower, built by the famous British women-architect of Arab origin Zaha Hadid, the only woman who received Picteresque prize. Video booklets not only show the video that demonstrates to 3D graphics entire object from inside and outside.
Inside the booklet is a AR marker. Hovering over it a tablet with application potential customer sees animated appearance of the object. The latest functional development of PlayDisplay allows to change the angle, size, height of a building survey. Its colour changes depending on the angle from white to blue, like a chameleon.
Responsibilities: developed technology that allows a user application to create the marker from any surface that makes possible a presentation at any place at any time . You can switch to markerless mode and see the building from all sides, twisting it by touching a tablet screen by finger. Can be spread out on the floor, considering the three-dimensional layout and two-dimensional - in close perspective. You can get general information about the object Dominion Tower and the developer, the location of the developers office, the building location on the map and promo video.


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Most Powerful Arab Women 2015: Laying the foundations for future generations
UAE. Forbes Middle East has unveiled the names of its Most Powerful Arab Women for 2015 at a glittering awards ceremony that shone a light on some of the region's most influential and accomplished leaders.
The impressive event recognized the achievements of women in reaching the top of their fields in business and government and, in doing so, working towards a fairer and more equal working environment across the Middle East.
Some of the awardees present at the awards ceremony included Mona Almoayyed, Managing Director of YK Almoayyed & Sons Bahrain, Marwa El Ayouti, CFO, Vodafone Egypt; Maitha Al Dossari, CEO Emmar Retail UAE; Sana Khater, CFO, Waha Capital Lebanon; Randa Bessiso, Founding Director, Middle East, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester; Shaikha Al Maskari, Chair, Al Maskari Holdings UAE; and Amna BinHendi, Deputy Chair, BinHendi Group UAE.
Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi – Minister of International Cooperation and Development, UAE; Nemat (Minouche) Shafik – Deputy Governor, Bank of England from Egypt; Lubna S. Olayan CEO Olayan Financing, Saudi Arabia; and Raja Easa Al Gurg, Managing Director Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group, UAE also feature on the Forbes list – "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women".
For its third annual ranking Forbes Middle East revealed three listings. Two that focus on the worlds of business and government, and one that looks beyond our borders to acknowledge those making a difference across the globe.
The full lists are published in the September issue of the magazine, celebrating the expertise, determination and enterprise of every one of these remarkable women.
And Egypt continues to lead the pack, with 18% of entries overall across all three rankings, including Nashwa Al Ruwaini, CEO at Pyramedia. Nashwa appeared on Qatari radio and TV before launching her own media company in 1998.
Egypt was closely followed by Lebanon and the UAE, both with 14% of the overall entries. These included Maitha Al Dossari, CEO of Emaar Retail, whose portfolio includes the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Dubai Ice Rink, KidZania®, SEGA Republic, and Reel Cinemas. Also Kawthar Makahlah, CEO of BCI Group, a leading supplier of wholesale beauty products with eight subsidiaries across the GCC and 260 employees.
60% of the most powerful business women hold executive management positions, with another 24% having worked their way up to the top of their family business. For example Mona Almoayyed, Managing Director of YK Almoayyed & Sons and former head of the Bahrain Business Women's Society, leads more than 2,000 people and represents over 300 brands.
Out of the outstanding top 100 line-up over half are working in the banking, investment and finance, and diversified sectors and there are 16 founders, including Maha Al-Ghunaim of Kuwait, who co-founded Global Investment House in 1998, which went on to become the first Kuwaiti firm to list on the London Stock Exchange.
Mrs. Khuloud Al Omian, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes Middle East, said: "We at Forbes Middle East are very proud to have honored the successes and positions of the most powerful Arab women for the third consecutive year. By doing this we highlight the incredible achievements being made across our region. The Middle East still has some way to go to reach true equality in the workplace.
"By celebrating the women that are smashing through the glass ceilings and paving the way for future generations, we are throwing our support wholeheartedly behind them and encouraging all women to strive for their goals and aspirations, no matter what they may be."
Forbes Middle East proudly collaborated with a number of valued partners, including leading luxury retailer Paris Gallery, contemporary luxury hotel The Oberoi Dubai, travel and tourism company ITL World, Rasasi Perfumes, leading fragrance company in the Middle East, regional spices producer Arab & India Spices, art foundation ART UAE, eminent chocolate house Forrey and Galland, television partner DubaiLife TV and exclusive radio partner Hayat FM 95.6.
At a glance – by country
Most entries overall at 22 (18%)
The most entries for the top 100 list: 18 (18%)
The most entries in the top 10 government list: 2 (20%)
Two entries in the top 10 world list: 20%
Equal second highest number of entries at 17 (14%)
The most entries for the top 10 world list: 4 (40%)
Third most entries for the top 100 list: 13 (13%)
Second most entries for the top 100 list: 15 (15%)
Two entries in the top 10 government list: 20%
Third highest number of entries at 13 (10%)
Fourth most entries for the top 100 list: 12 (12%)
One entry in the top 10 government list: 10%
Fourth highest number of entries at 11 (9%)
Fifth most entries for the top 100 list: 9 (9%)
Fifth highest number of entries at 8 (6%)
Six entries for the top 100 list: 6%
7 entries overall
Five entries for the top 100 list: 5%
Four entries for the top 100 list: 5%
One entry for the top 10 government list: 10%
Three entries for the top 100 list: 3%
Two entries for the top 100 list: 2%
One entry for the top 10 world list: 10%
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Forbes Middle East extends the Forbes brand of journalism across the Arab world. It sets the pace for preemptive business journalism, by uncovering trends and anticipating business opportunities; and publishes original lists that adhere to methodologies set by Forbes Media. Its journalism attracts a readership of business leaders, investors, and government officials who are united in their belief of free enterprise.
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In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says that there wasn't evidence of collusion between Russia and Trump earlier this year.
Ex-Acting CIA Director Michael Morell says there's no evidence of Trump camp-Russia collusion: "There is smoke, but there is no fire, at all."
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday declined to comment on whether Congress might launch impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, saying it was not appropriate to criticise him while abroad.
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2020 Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says efforts to denuclearize North Korea have been hampered by U.S. policy of regime change.
The town hall will take place on May 8 in Milwaukee.
President Obama sits down with Bill O'Reilly and talks about Fox News Channel.
Official Post from Michael Tracey: George is the man at the heart of the Trump/Russia investigation. This interview was pretty astounding. Insights you will almost certainly have never heard anywhere else.


Thanks for the reply there doesn't seem to be a great deal of response for this thread maybe it's not a product used much. Mine love the stick on algae tablets and can't get enough!
I have fed my fish New Life Spectrum Algaemax pellets its a good quality product. gel seems odd but Im sure it is a quality product as well.
I'm giving my tropheus this product, its ok. Its kind of nice to give the fish a different form of food.
Ah. A newbie brings up and old thread.
IMO, NLS in general makes a good product. This maybe better for "browsers" and bottom feeders. I still stick to pellets. I like my fishes "attacking' the surface.


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The Crew van comes with a row of lights along the ceiling. They come on when a door opens, and turn off about 20 minutes later. They're not very bright and they are not very attractive. We wanted some other options for the space we'll be living in.
LED lights are much more efficient than regular incandescent bulbs. We decided to use them throughout because that will mean our battery lasts longer.
LED 60 degree spot lights for the living area. These are semi-focused lighting for when we're working in the living area – for instance preparing food or reading.
LED white strip lights. These are ribbons of LEDs. They don't look pretty, but if you place them correctly they provide good ambient light. We made sure ours were color balanced with the spot lights, because they'll potentially be on at the same time. We chose warm white rather than daylight white because it's a more friendly color and doesn't tend to confuse your brain about bedtime so much.
LED work lights in the rear doors. These are for illuminating the garage area, and when the doors are open, also for lighting up external work areas. With the passenger side rear door opened 270 degrees, the light in this door shines on to the area outside the sliding door.
LED RGB controllable strip lights. These lights have separate controls for the red, green, and blue channels of the light they produce. That way you can have any color from black (off) through to white. Although it is possible to get controllers that will make them pulse to music or fade through random color changes, we decided to just have a separate volume control knob for the red, green and blue channels. Red or green light are great for seeing where things are in the night without losing your night vision too badly.
In the end, we also decided to keep three of the original crew van courtesy lights. It's useful to have the capacity to switch them on automatically when the doors open, and they run from the engine battery so in an emergency we'll have light to work on our broken electrical system. We moved them to sit in the light coving though, and swapped out all the energy-robbing incandescent bulbs for equivalent LED bulbs.
LE LED white strip lights.
Supernight dimmer for white LED strip lights.
Supernight variable color (RGB) strip lights. Waterproof means they're covered in clear silicone. More like "probably won't die if you splash water on them".
Armacost Controller for RGB strip lights. Ours is quite boring and manual. There are plenty of touch screen options out there.
Although the LED strips come pre-wired, we had to cut them to length. Then we wanted to attach a length of wire and more LEDs in series. You can buy clip-on connectors to do that.
Signstek 18W LED work lights. These are quite compact, sturdy, and they give off good light.
The LEDs we used to replace the original courtesy lights are generic 9-SMD 42MM Festoon LED bulbs. They are warm white. We initially tried some bright white ones because they claimed they wouldn't trigger the "bulb out" warning in the van (often listed as "Canbus" bulbs), only they were blue rather than white. At the moment we still have one incandescent light in the courtesy light circuit so taht we don't get errors. We might take that one out and see if it makes any difference.
If we were doing this again, we'd probably use RGBW strips. Those have an additional white LED in the strip for each red, green and blue one. Rather than trying to combine the three colors to get white, you can just switch to white from the controller.
really appreciative of all you posts, super insightful.
Paul, the metal piece that holds the bulb in place inside the plastic diffusers is a real pain. I use a screwdriver to carefully lever between the metal and the plastic on the end where the terminals are. The other end is a hinge. Lever the metal away from the plastic so that it "opens" the hinge up.
Awesome! thanks for the quick response.
So how did you wire in the LED's? Did you just cut the wires for the old lights and use the existing wire for the rope LED's?
Charles, the LED lights are all powered by our house battery, not the vehicle battery. We ran dedicated cable from our fuse panel to switches and dimmers for the LEDs.
I wouldn't suggest trying to use the Mercedes wiring for your own lights. Although the interior lights don't appear to be as sensitive as the exterior ones, it's possible you could trigger a "bulb out" warning or otherwise get the vehicle upset.
Hi! I've had a heck of a time trying to find information on this online. All the LED strip lights I see are sold with power supplies that convert 120V AC power from regular wall outlets to 12V DC power. If my original power source is 12V DC power coming from my deep cycle AGM batteries, do I still need a power source? Or can I just run the wire leads through a switch and straight into my DC fuse block?
Kevin, you can indeed connect 12V DC from your fuse block directly to the LED strips. Even the dimmable strips tend to have a separate 120V-to-12V converter brick and then 12V in to the dimmer module. We bought some 5.5mm jacks with screw terminals on them that make it easy to wire directly in to most 12V dimmers and controllers for the LED lights.


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4 risks for emerging markets
by Alanna Petroff @AlannaPetroff July 4, 2014: 7:00 AM ET
Voters may turn against President Dilma Rousseff during October elections if Brazil fails to win the World Cup.
Emerging markets have bounced back this year but investors need to tread carefully to avoid boom turning to bust in the second half.
The benchmark MSCI emerging market index has rallied by 6% since January 1 to reach levels not seen in over a year. Stocks in some countries have done much better: Turkey and Indonesia are up 14%, while India has posted a whopping 22% gain.
Here are four key risks investors need to watch carefully for the rest of 2014:
1. Federal Reserve tightening: Emerging markets caught a cold late last year on fears that money would move back to U.S. assets as the Federal Reserve began reducing the flow of easy money.
Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's slow and steady approach has reassured investors so far this year, said Angus Campbell, a senior currency analyst at FxPro in London
"But managing the outflow [of investments] is key to avoiding any potential for a full blown emerging market crisis," he said.
Cheap central bank cash has kept government bond yields low for years and encouraged investors to seek riskier returns in stocks and emerging markets.
But the Fed's bond-buying program is expected to end later this year, and investors will be watching for clues on the timing of a rise in U.S. interest rates. Treasuries were sold Thursday, sending yields higher, after a strong jobs report provided evidence that the economy is gaining pace after a dismal first quarter.
Related: Shh! 6 secrets from top stock pickers
2. Political risks abound: Some of the major developing economies -- including Indonesia, Turkey and Brazil -- have crucial elections coming up.
Indonesian presidential elections are set for July 9. Opinion polls show pro-business candidate Joko Widodo -- known as Jokowi -- is facing a close race. Defeat for Jokowi could prompt big investors to sell.
In Turkey, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to win the presidential election on August 10. Erdogan's confrontations with anti-government protesters have spooked markets before, and he's known for trying to influence central bank decisions.
"Investors should brace themselves for a more erratic and intrusive style of policy making and governance," warned Wolfango Piccoli, managing director at advisory firm Teneo Intelligence.
Brazil's presidential elections in October are also putting investors on edge. Dilma Rousseff is expected to win a second term, but economists have warned that her fate may hinge on Brazil winning the World Cup. If Brazil loses, it could spark renewed anger over the huge cost of hosting the tournament.
Related: Argentina continues tango with creditors
3. Uncertain economics: Deep-seated economic challenges such as slowing growth, high inflation and a dependence on foreign capital could return to haunt some emerging markets in the coming months.
Brazil, India, Indonesia, Turkey, and South Africa were dubbed the 'Fragile Five' last year by Morgan Stanley because they have these risks in common. Little appears to have changed since.
"None of these five countries have managed to discard their membership in the so-called Fragile Five," said Piccoli from Teneo Intelligence.
Still, India's economic prospects have been looking up since Prime Minister Narendra Modi was voted into office on a promise of reform. Investors will be watching for evidence of action when his first budget is published on July 10.
Dubai's dismal month: Market dives 22%
A growing dependence on credit in countries such as China, Brazil and Thailand poses another risk. As does China's cooling property market, which could hurt commodity exporters in Latin America and parts of Africa.
4. Rising oil prices: Investors seem to be relaxed about the continuing crisis in Iraq. Oil prices spiked briefly in June as extremist Islamic militants advanced across northern Iraq, but have since fallen back, partly because of reports that Libya could resume exports.
Any significant disruption to oil exports from Iraq, OPEC's second biggest producer, would send world prices back up and could dent global growth.
Emerging markets that depend heavily on oil imports, such as Turkey and India, would suffer the most, said Craig Botham, an emerging markets economist at Schroders.
CNNMoney (London) First published July 4, 2014: 7:00 AM ET


To improve and extend the ways in which we communicate to our patients and carers by purchasing a large plasma display screen for the waiting room .
The waiting room is used by patients waiting for appointments with our multidisciplinary team of GPs, practice nurses, health care assistants and also community staff such at midwives, health vistors, speech therapists and community psychiatric nurses.
The plasma screen displays would be used to inform waiting patients how best to use primary care services and to signpost to other local community services. It would also inform of changes to our services and seasonal campaigns such as flu vaccination, promote health awareness, and educate regarding appropriate self management of self limiting and long term conditions.


Data has a cost in terms of collection frequency, management, storage, and training. The research will address a key gap in current practice. Specifically, the research will help transportation agencies calculate the return on investment (ROI) and other financial measures for a proposed asset data investment. Also, the research will help transportation agencies calculate economic effects of asset data investments that have not previously been quantified. Calculating ROI for asset data investments will help "level the playing field" between investments in existing or new assets and investments in asset data by providing a consistent set of measures between different types of investments. It will also help document and illustrate the expected costs and benefits over time. This will help in making more informed decisions about what investments to fund, and help transportation agencies obtain the greatest return on each dollar spent.
The objective of this research is to better determine the value of the data that is part of TAM processes by calculating ROI. Answer questions including: How can increased efficiency of data collection and coordination between different offices lead to savings in data collection cost? How can improved data lead to improved decision-making? How can a sustaining these efforts over multiple years lead to improved ability to track changes and identify developing trends?
•	Define a set of criteria for evaluating ROI of asset management data. These criteria should consider data content, scope, level of spatial and temporal granularity, collection method, availability of documentation and metadata, distribution format, availability of support, cost and source stability.