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King visits Jordan Armament and Weapon Systems Company
His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), on Monday, visited the Armament and Weapon Systems company, part of the King Abdullah II Design And Development Bureau (KADDB).
Accompanied by HRH Prince Hamzah Bin Al Hussein, King Abdullah reviewed the latest techniques used in the field of small arms industry, according to the highest international military standards.
The King toured the company's production lines in the KADDB industrial area, and was briefed by KADDB Director-General Brig. Gen. Eng. Mohammad Al-Habahbeh, on all phases of manufacturing pistols, rifles and bayonets of all types.
His Majesty was also briefed on the company's first production of the Jordanian pistol and KADDB's rifles.
Concluding the visit, His Majesty the Supreme Commander commended as "excellent" the level KADDB and its companies have reached, through supporting JAF and security services with defensive inputs, especially light weapons


The QM36 is a modular, limited bandwidth loudspeaker to be used as vertical low-mid array, either in stacked or flown configuration, for both permanent and (limited) portable installations. It is designed as low-mid extension of a QR-array.
The QM36 "array in-fill" module is applied in a multiple QR-array, where the direct HF reproduction/projection of a QR is not required, but where an uninterrupted LMF line-source array is desirable for extended frequency control. The tightly spaced mid-bass transducers are fully compliant with the laws of line-array behaviour. The Signal Integrity Sensing™ pre-wiring ensures complete cable/connector compensation between the QM36 and ALC. In this way, the ALC can be loaded down to 2 ohms, without any sacrifice on response quality (2 units QM36 parallel on one channel loads 3 ohms).
Typical applications for the QM-systems include "array in-fill" to a QR main system for theatre, PA system in "acoustically challenging rooms", as well as high power side-fill stage monitoring.
For full system performance, the QM36 needs to be driven by an ALC controller-amplifier. Driven by the ALC, the QM36 delivers maximum sound quality with inaudible (power and excursion) protection (SDP circuit).


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Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits
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Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits. 07/04/11; England; 1,358 ha; 52°20'04'N 000°34'56'W. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Natura 2000 (SPA). A chain of both active and disused sand and gravel pits including open water, reed swamps, marshes, pastures and grasslands. The range of habitats and the varied topography of the lagoons regularly provide valuable resting and feeding conditions for more than 20,000 wintering waterbirds, especially ducks and waders. The site is important for flood control, and human activities include recreation (bird-watching, walking, fishing, sailing, canoeing, waterskiing, cycling), research and environmental education. Potential threats to the site include urban development, vegetation succession, and invasive plants such as Nuttall's Pondweed Elodea nuttallii. There is a visitor centre at Stanwick Lakes. Ramsar Site no. 2023. Most recent RIS information: 2011.
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Neighbors & KIG File Suit Against County
Neighboring landowners and KIG have filed suit against Georgetown County over the County's decision to approve the Goff rezoning request on November 9, 2021. Court actions are always a last resort. KIG and citizens of the Waccamaw Neck have tried hard to work together with the county, but many county officials have rejected our efforts and continue ignoring law and proper procedure.
The last proper action taken on this rezoning request was at third and final reading on October 26, 2021, when council voted not to approve the rezoning. Citizens were shocked to learn the County is now taking the position that the rezoning was approved on November 9. There was no public notice, as required by law, that action on the rezoning request would take place on November 9, nor was there a vote to approve the rezoning.
At the November 9 meeting, Councilman Raymond Newton made an improper Motion for Reconsideration of the rezoning which had been defeated at the previous meeting. The Motion for Reconsideration was seconded by Councilman Steve Goggans and erroneously voted on by Council.
But reconsideration of the rezoning never happened. There was no motion or vote on November 9 to approve the rezoning. When, where or how the rezoning was allegedly approved remains a mystery.
The suit is a Declaratory Judgment Action asking the court to declare the approved rezoning ordinances as null, void, and of no force or effect due to the County's violation of the following state and local laws in its ostensible approval of the rezoning:
(1) South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, S.C. Code Sections 30-4-80
Requires the county to give notice to the public of matters upon which action will be taken at public meetings.
There was no notice that action would be taken on this rezoning request at the November 9, council meeting.
(2) South Carolina Planning and Enabling Act, S.C. Code, Section 6-29-720(B) & 710
Requires zoning regulations to be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and to promote general public welfare.
This rezoning was in direct conflict with the plain language of the Comprehensive Plan and does not promote general public welfare.
(3) Georgetown County Zoning Ordinance 1701
Requires that Council may consider a zoning amendment only when justified by public necessity, convenience, general welfare or good zoning practice.
The county did not consider this justification requirement and the overwhelming weight of the evidence demonstrates that the rezoning would have a negative effect on public welfare.
(4) Planning Commission By-laws, Article V, Section 2
Requires that all zoning amendments be reviewed by the Planning Commission FIRST for conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and any conflicts noted in a report to County Council.
There was no review by Planning Commission to determine conformity with the Comprehensive Plan nor was there a report to Council noting conflicts.
(5) Georgetown County Council Rules of Procedure, Section 2-486 and 2-519
Rule 2-486 requires that ordinances may be passed only by a vote of a majority of those present. At third reading on October 26, the proposed rezoning ordinances did not receive a majority vote of those present, and, therefore, did not pass.
Rule 2-519 governs Motions to Reconsider which may be made only by a council member who voted on the prevailing side of the matter for which reconsideration is requested. Councilman Newton had not voted on the prevailing side of the rezoning, and, therefore, did not have authority to make a Motion to Reconsider the rezoning. Notwithstanding Newton's ineligibility, a Motion to Reconsider does not operate to automatically approve the underlying matter to be reconsidered. It operates only to permit the underlying matter to be reconsidered.
The dubious methods employed on November 9, after proper defeat of the rezoning on October 26, circumvented government transparency requirements, proper procedure, and Constitutional protections thereby creating an illegitimate opportunity to approve the ordinances in a way that would not have been permitted by application of proper law and procedure.
The nonprofit public interest law firm, Keep It Green Advocacy, Inc., is handling our legal representation with the assistance of a Charleston based law firm. This suit has potentially far-reaching impact to Waccamaw Neck residents and serves the entire community. Legal actions are expensive, and we need your financial support to see this through.
If you are interested in learning more of the underlying substance, please feel free to review the filed complaint and exhibits by clicking this link.
Filed Summons and Complaint with Exhibits
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Incyte Director David Rogerson has been appointed as Communications Regulator for the British Indian Ocean Territory.
This post, which runs for three years from 31 January 2019, tasks the regulator with ensuring that the commercial communications services provided by the licensee, Sure (Diego Garcia) Limited, meet the needs of consumers.
The regulator also has to act in a proportionate, transparent, accountable and non-discriminatory manner so as to achieve the national electronic communications objectives.


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CMS Proposed Rule on Hospital EHR "Electronic Patient Event Notifications"
April 9, 2019 May 14, 2019 Kathie McDonald-McClure Cures Act and Program Interoperability, Data Privacy & Security, EHR Certification Standards, Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology, HIPAA, HITECH Law	Care coordination, CMS EHR Program Interoperability, Electronic Health Records, HHS CMS Proposed Rule, Hospital Conditions of Participation (CoPs), PAC providers
By Kathie McDonald-McClure and Margaret Young Levi
Summary: CMS proposes new Medicare Conditions of Participation (CoPs) for hospitals that will require the hospital EHR to send electronic event notifications to post-acute care providers when a patient has been admitted, discharged, or transferred. What must hospitals do, and how much time is needed, to operationalize the new CoPs, considering a process will need to be developed that identifies providers who should and can receive these event notices? What will be required, and how much time is needed, to reconfigure EHRs to send the notifications and demonstrate compliance with the multiple facets of the CoP? Will PAC providers be obligated to operationalize the receipt and use of these notifications under the IMPACT Act? CMS is seeking stakeholder input on its proposal, including a reasonable time frame for implementation. Comments are due June 3, 2019.* Continue reading →
Ransomware Attack on Allscripts' Cloud-Based EHR and E-Prescribing Platforms: What Providers Need to Know
February 5, 2018 February 7, 2018 WyattLLP Cyber Security and Cyber Crime, Data Privacy & Security, Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology, HIPAA	allscripts, class action lawsuit, ransomware
By Kathie McDonald-McClure
What Happened. According to several healthcare news sources, on Thursday, January 18, 2018, Allscripts experienced a ransomware attack on the computer servers that host the Allscripts cloud-based EHR and the Allscripts cloud-based Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances ("EPCS") platform. Allscripts did not pay the ransom because it had recent data backups that were unaffected by the attack.¹
Initial Impact on Allscripts' Clients. The EPCS reportedly was restored on Saturday, January 20, 2018. The EHR system reportedly continued to be adversely affected through at least Monday, January 22, 2018, with some providers still reporting log-in issues through Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Allscripts held a conference call with providers in which it advised providers that they may continue to experience usage interruptions with the cloud-based products until Allscripts completed a roll-out of security updates. During down times, Allscripts urged providers to use the Allscripts mobile solution (only available on the iPhone) to view medical histories and schedules but acknowledged that providers would be unable to Continue reading →
Can blockchain technology solve healthcare IT security and interoperability challenges?
March 21, 2017 March 22, 2017 Kathie McDonald-McClure Cyber Security and Cyber Crime, Data Privacy & Security, Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology, HIPAA, Privacy & Security	BLOCKCHAIN, Health Information Technology
On March 20-21, 2017, multiple healthcare technology companies came together in Washington, D.C. to host The Healthcare Blockchain Summit. Blockchain, the technology that underpins bitcoin technology, keeps data secure in a "distributed, encrypted ledger" while allowing control over who can access that ledger. This is the hottest technology being discussed today as a way to secure confidential or sensitive data.
The on-line technology publication, Wired, describes blockchain's security method in a February 1, 2017 article as follows: "Rather than having one central administrator that acts as a gatekeeper to data—a list of digital transactions—there's one shared ledger, but it's spread across a Continue reading →
Stages 1, 2, And Now 3, Meaningful Use Criteria
April 17, 2015 Margaret Young Levi Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology, HITECH Law, Meaningful Use	CEHRT, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS, EHR, Health Information Technology, Meaningful Use, Medicaid Electronic Health Record, Medicare Electronic Health Record, ONC
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") proposed Meaningful Use criteria to implement Stage 3 and allow eligible professionals, eligible hospitals and critical access hospitals ("CAHs") to qualify for incentive payments (or avoid downward payment adjustments) under the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program implemented by the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health ("HITECH") Act of 2009. Then CMS made changes to Stage 1 and Stage 2 Meaningful Use criteria to better align with the proposed Stage 3 criteria just two weeks later.
On March 30, 2015, CMS published a long-awaited proposed rule which, if finalized, would implement Stage 3, making changes to the objectives and measures of meaningful use for providers effective in Continue reading →
April 1 Deadline for Hospitals to Earn EHR Incentives
March 16, 2015 Margaret Young Levi Electronic Health Records, Health Information Technology, Hospital EHR Incentives	CMS, EHR incentive payments, eligible hospitals, incentive payment, Medicare EHR Incentive Programs, Medicare Electronic Health Record
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reminds hospitals that 2015 is the last year for eligible hospitals to begin participating in the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program and earn incentive payments.
In order to earn a 2015 incentive payment, be eligible for a 2016 incentive payment, and avoid a 2016 payment reduction (called an "adjustment"), first-time hospital participants should:
Begin their 90-day reporting period no later than April 1, 2015 and
Attest by July 1, 2015.
Eligible hospitals that do not start their 90-day reporting period on April 1, 2015 have one last chance to earn a 2015 incentive payment if they begin their reporting period by July 1, 2015 and attest by Continue reading →


Here is a look at the top 10 countries in 2019's global fleet value rankings.
Greece: The Greek fleet has increased its total value by over USD 5 billion in one year. This is the second biggest increase in value for any of the top 10 shipping nations. The total asset value of the Greek owned fleet has topped USD 100 billion, a significant milestone. The increased fortune comes from growth in LNG ordering and a Tanker value uptick. Greece has moved into pole position as owning the highest valued LNG fleet in the world, up from USD 13 billion at the start of 2018 to USD 18.4 billion. This puts Greek owners ahead of Japan, whose fleet comes in second at USD 15.2 billion. Their biggest loss comes in from the MODU sector, with George Economou's drill ship sell off and lower asset values overall which have depressed the net value.
Japan: Japan remains in second place of the top owning countries. The rebound in Bulker values was the largest boost to the end of year fleet valuation, followed by Tankers and LNG carriers. It is interesting to note that Japan based companies saw the largest addition of value from LPG carriers, a segment in which many other nations saw an erosion of value.
China: The Chinese fleet has seen the largest increase in value for any of the top 10 highest valued fleets. An additional USD 6.3 billion has been added, bringing up the total fleet value to just over USD 90 billion. At the same time, they suffered the largest drop in total Container fleet value. China has been responsible for much of the incremental demand in LNG consumption. It is not surprising to see companies based here see a significant increase in value in this market. Asset values surged in line with spot and term market returns. COSL leads the way on the Offshore front, owning the fourth highest number of vessels in the world and sixth most valuable. The Chinese government owns the next highest at 52 with a much lower value of USD 332.6 million. Tianjin Offshore owns the second most valuable fleet of USD 1.085 billion. Continuing the trend from last year, China has increased its standing from third to second for most vessels on order, however in terms of Offshore, the country is in fifth position. This is most likely due to its oversupply hangover after the crash in 2015/16.
Singapore: Singaporean owners have jumped up a spot into fourth place, increasing their fleet value by USD 3.1 billion. They now sit comfortably above the USA and Norway yet are a long way from a podium position. The majority of their increase comes from their Container growth, most notably attracting the Japanese Container liner merger ONE to locate to Singapore. Ownership of Offshore vessels continues to be spread more evenly across the key regions with a high presence in the Mexican Gulf and West Africa, and a small presence in the North Sea. The highest concentration of these vessels remains in South East Asia and the Middle East.
Norway: Norway maintains pole position as the number one home for Offshore assets. Over USD 20 billion in assets puts it above US based owners, who clock in at almost USD 17 billion. The country maintains a sizeable presence in the Tanker markets as well. Despite Solstad's troubles, its Offshore prestige is still reflected by its ownership of the world's second most valuable fleet of AHTSs and third most valuable fleet of PSVs, despite having the sixth highest in number.
United States of America: US exposure to the offshore markets, which have suffered further asset value declines, has knocked the nation down to sixth place in terms of corporate ownership. One major contributing factor to their declining asset value is that the country has the highest number of Offshore vessels aged 15 years and older. This percentage of old, potential scrap candidates will have a negative effect on overall asset value.
Germany: Germany's fleet continues to contract year on year, with the majority of this year's woes coming from their Container vessel types. Down a further USD 1.7 billion, their Container fleet continues to shrink from high seller and demolition activity. China now takes the lead as the highest valued Container fleet owner, cinching the crown with USD 17.3 billion vs Germany's USD 16.4 billion fleet.
South Korea: It has been a very positive year for South Korean owners, who have increased their fleet value by over USD 5 billion in the three largest markets of Bulkers, Tankers and Containers. Containership assets comprised over USD 3 billion of the value added. One interesting trend is the decline in LNG asset values held by Korean owners, which is due in part to the removal of some older, steam powered units from service.
United Kingdom: The UK slips down a notch from its 2018 slot to ninth place. The ownership by segment is diverse, and no one flagship market decline is responsible for the drop. There could be some risk aversion ahead of the country's planned exit from the EU that is driving investment to other locales.
Denmark: The Danish fleet is heavily dependent on the Container markets, but this segment saw little volatility, adding modestly to the net value under the Danish masthead. However, weakness in clean Tanker asset values dragged down the total value of the fleet. The country clings to its top ten ranking though.


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No one should ever buy a car again. Here's why.
Thanks to the miracle of CGI, our culture has become used to imagining some pretty wild things: vast superhero battles, space armadas, planet-killing lasers. But I'm willing to bet you still have difficulty picturing a much more likely future scene: your neighborhood with zero parked cars in it.
Just imagine for a minute, how much visual clutter that would remove. No obnoxious SUVs at odd angles, half-on, half-off the sidewalk, squeezing out pedestrians. No driveways stuffed with vehicles in various states of rusting; heck, no need for driveways at all. Every so often you'd see a sleek driverless car pulling up at a neighbor's house, or trundling along doing the speed limit. But as a constant visual reminder, cars would be gone.
In their absence, people might be more inclined to beautify their homes, expand their flowerbeds, revitalize their stoops. Maybe the concept of parklets will expand from city centers to suburbs. You'd actually get to see your neighbors when they're not doing the re-parking dance on street-cleaning days. On the whole, the world will start to feel like it has more room to breathe in the streets.
This relatively auto-free utopia is closer than you think. Driverless cars are barreling down on us from all directions. Their business models are already clear. You'll either subscribe to a car service or pay per use, because it makes no sense to sell you a vehicle that you don't use 95 percent of the time when companies can make tons more money loaning the same inventory to everyone.
To be clear, consumers will still be able to buy a Tesla, but the clearing price will rise significantly, as a fully autonomous car that can function as a robotaxi is several times more valuable than a non-autonomous car
Ever-growing fleets of smart vehicles will eventually make ownership obsolete. The wait for a car to be hailed will keep going down, until it becomes almost always faster and cheaper to get a ride anywhere than to bother with parking and walking to your destination. In many city centers, that tipping point has already been reached. Even now, buying a car makes little economic or environmental sense, and it will make less sense with each passing year.
So why would you ever do it again?
The shift to autonomous vehicles does not just rely on those innovative headline-grabbing upstarts, Waymo (which already has a live robotaxi service in Chandler, Ariz.) and Tesla (Musk likes to boast that his cars are mostly autonomous, and just a few software updates away from being fully autonomous). Ford is testing driverless cars in cities like Pittsburgh, Miami, and D.C., and Volkswagen has self-driving Golfs zipping around Hamburg, Germany. General Motors is just waiting for the government's permission to unleash a driverless Bolt.
The driverless car will change society as profoundly in the 21st century as the horseless carriage did in the 20th, in ways we're only just starting to see. For one thing, around 1.35 million people around the world per year will not lose their lives, which in itself is a cause for celebration. (That number includes people killed in auto accidents; it doesn't count asthma deaths caused by car pollution, which will also come down as the use of electric cars rises.)
We can look forward to the autonomous driving era as we would look forward to a ceasefire in humanity's most destructive war. In some parts of the world, the public is already thinking that way, as shown in this new London survey:
The speed at which public sentiment is turning negative on car use in cities is mind-blowing. This is the new smoking. 3/4 now think we should reduce car use and road building. Double digits percentage points changes to most questions in only two (!) years. Cc @london_cycling
There are studies that suggest using autonomous vehicles makes us nicer and more selfless. More honest, too: We can finally spend our drivetimes legitimately gawping at our phones instead of being hypocrites who pretend that we'd never do such a thing.
As urban planners catch up with the new reality, cities will become way more pleasant for pedestrians and cyclists. Lanes don't need to be 12 feet wide when human drivers aren't swaying all over them. We'll only need a few strategically-placed parking lots of appropriate density, probably owned in common by the car service companies. Their vehicles can drive themselves there to charge up.
You'll choose from a wide variety of rides dependent on your needs (Party bus for a boozy night out with friends? Sturdy sedan for a chauffeured and suddenly fashionable Sunday drive in the country?) as easily as you currently hail a Lyft or Uber. Freed from the constraints of drivers, cars will evolve into new and unrecognizable forms, rather like the vehicle just unveiled by GM subsidiary and brash San Francisco robotaxi company, Cruise:
With rivals like Cruise and San Francisco robot startup, Zoox, promising to eat their lunches on ever-lower fares, the ride-sharing giants are planning to ditch their human drivers as soon as possible. Lyft already has autonomous vehicles in Las Vegas (although a safety driver is still in the car). Uber's self-driving program tentatively went back on the road nine months after a fatal crash in Arizona. With the future of the company riding on it, Uber couldn't afford not to.
Basic economic pressures will make the shift to robotaxis, sadly for drivers. But the upside is that basic economics will also make car ownership even more unattractive than it currently is.
Already, the rideshare-hailing generation sees less need to own. The average monthly car payment in the U.S. is $545, and that doesn't factor in paying for parking. It doesn't work for you, and it doesn't work for the automaker, which will make more money on subscriptions or per-use services.
Future generations will think us nuts for plowing so much of our paychecks into paying off five-year loans on dangerous hunks of metal that lose their value every minute. (Most vehicles already depreciate by as much as 40 percent after 5 years; as a nation's fleet grows increasingly autonomous, the resale value of non-autonomous cars seems like it might collapse completely.)
Future generations will be right. Especially when the fuel that powers most of those hefty hunks of metal does incredible harm to the planet, what on Earth were we thinking, encouraging manufacturers to make more of them? Not all autonomous vehicles currently being tested are electric, but none are ever going to fill themselves up with gas — so, over time, it makes sense that they'll all go electric for self-charging purposes.
In the U.S., dealerships make money on servicing your vehicle as well as selling it to you in the first place, which may help explain why the percentage of electric vehicles they sell is currently declining: There's less incentive for salespeople to push cars with fewer parts that require less maintenance overall. Another factor is that there's a lull in government subsidies for EVs in the U.S. right now; China is not making the same mistake.
In short, something is rotten in the state of car ownership. It is a dinosaur business that will die out in the same way that owning media on CDs and DVDs died out in the 2000s: slowly, then all at once.
So in the meantime, even in a pre-autonomous world, why participate in the system at all? That $545 average monthly payment breaks down to about $27 per weekday (again, not factoring in parking costs, or vacation time, or work from home days).
Even if you have no public transit options whatsoever, you can probably already get to the office and back in a rideshare for less than that (especially if you're actually, y'know, sharing the ride).
And if it costs a little more…well, isn't it worth a few bucks to avoid the hassle of driving at the crankiest hour of the morning, expending your precious caffeinated mental energy on judging which lane of slow-moving traffic is the slowest? Or the hassle of having to limit your intake at after-work drinks to a beer or two?
When it comes to car rentals for weekend trips, your options are multiplying. We're not just talking companies like Hertz or Dollar, or their 2000s counterparts like Zipcar and Car2Go. All require you to go through the hassle of picking up your rental at a specific location.
The near-term future of car rental probably looks more like Kyte, a startup that will deliver a vehicle to your front door. For now, Kyte still needs a driver to make the delivery and make her own way home — but as with all else in the world of cars, humans will not be required for long.
No one is pretending this brave new world won't come at a cost in terms of employment. We can only hope for a transition smooth enough to allow for the retraining of professional drivers, which governments should make a priority. But the benefits are incalculable: millions of fewer deaths, less road infrastructure, more livable cities. The future will offer us all the chance to inhabit a cleaner, greener, nicer neighborhood — no CGI (or CO2) required.
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How to change your camera tools setting on Instagram
Looking to up your Instagram Story game? Camera Tools are a good place to start.
If you don't know what Camera Tools are or if you are looking to change the position of camera tools, you've home to the right place. We've got all your questions surrounding camera tools covered.
Instagram camera tools are the toolbar options that pop up when you go to post an Instagram Story. The toolbar is made up of different functions that can help you post different types of Instagram Stories. It includes the Create mode, Boomerang, Layout, Hands-Free, Multi-Capture, and Level.
How to access Instagram camera tools:
1. Open Instagram
2. Tap on your profile picture in the upper left corner
3. Tap "Camera"
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4. The camera tools are found on the left side of the screen.
5. Tap the arrow to see the full list of Camera Tools
Tap the arrow to see the full list of Camera Tools. Credit: Screenshot / Instagram
When you tap the arrow the full list of Camera Tools will be revealed.
The full list of Camera Tools includes Hands-Free, Multi-Capture, and Level. Credit: Screenshot / Instagram
How to change the position of Instagram camera tools:
The camera toolbar is automatically on the left hand side of your screen, but you can change it to the right hand side of the screen in settings.
1. Tap the gear in the upper right corner of the Instagram Story screen
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2. Locate "Camera Tools"
3. Tap the white circle next to "Right Side"
Tap the white circle to change the orientation of Camera Tools. Credit: Screenshot / Instagram
The blue circle next to Right Side indicates that Camera Tools will be on that side of the screen.
The blue circle indicates the orientation of the Camera Tools toolbar. Credit: Screenshot / Instagram
4. Select "Done" in the upper right hand corner
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10 things you should never do on Twitter
Whether you're strictly business or getting personal on Twitter, keeping your Tweets attractive and followable requires a little attention to detail. And gaining followers isn't as easy as losing them. Socialbakers has listed ten common Twitter mistakes you should avoid.
1. Don't overdo it.
Excessive tweeting and self-promotion are among the many faux pas that will get you unfollowed or reported for spam. They come in three all too typical varieties:
Binge posting: There's nothing more annoying than a column of Tweets all from the same person (or brand) posted in three minutes.
The multi-tweet: Remember this is a microblogging service. Being brief is the name of the game. If you need more than 140 characters to get your point across, then write it out in a blog and Tweet the link.
Pointless Direct Messaging (DM): There's no need to send direct messages to new followers thanking them for their interest. Especially if you use this opportunity to direct their attention to your website or blog, you'll see that follow quickly revoked.
2. Don't keep the default profile photo.
On the Internet as in real life, first impressions are almost always visual, and your profile photo can set the tone for your content. So don't stick with Twitter's default profile image. Whether you're Tweeting for your personal or professional brand, your profile image and cover photo should be well lit, cropped and optimized for web use.
3. Don't abuse the hashtag.
The # symbol has had its own little renaissance thanks to Twitter. Hashtagging keywords or topics in your tweets is an effective means of tracking and participating in events, conversation and disaster recovery. But before you publish that Tweet, search your hashtags to make sure the results, if any, are consistent with your message.
And don't add too many! A litter of hashtags will just cloud your message and make your tweet difficult to read. Lastly, avoid using the hashtag merely for #emphasis or #context. #Itsdumb.
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4. Don't just auto-tweet.
If you're on several social networks, change up your message and technique for each one, especially since they offer different formatting options. When Tweeting from another website (to share their content on your timeline) you'll often have the Tweet written for you. Edit that Tweet and give it a bit of your own style before publishing.
5. Don't forget your is not you're.
Grammar and spelling mistakes significantly reduce the impact of your content. Take a minute to proof read your Tweet. It's not just your content's readability and attractiveness at stake, but repeated errors can get you ignored or reported for spam; not to mention being ridiculed by Twitter's grammar police.
6. Don't get involved in debates.
You won't have the last word on Twitter, because there is no last word on Twitter! So don't get involved in drawn out, heated debates. Make your point (concisely!) and disagree amicably if needed.
Tweeting your brand can be tricky when tempers flare. But one directive is to never, ever go on the offense. And never use abusive, threatening language (that should really go without saying). If you haven't already, it's a good idea to draw up some social media guidelines for your team to follow.
7. Don't be shy.
The more you Tweet, the more likely you'll be Retweeted and replied to, building your audience on the social network. (Just avoid the habits discussed in point 1.) Keep your profile complete, accurate and updated. Tweeting regularly (with great content, of course) will attract more followers faster.
8. Don't beg.
If you're going to ask for a Retweet, do it right.
9. Don't pretend your account has been hacked.
There have been some moderate (and debatable) success stories, like Chipotle's fake hack. But follower backlash can generate a whirlwind of negative PR. It's a risky move especially with today's cyber sensitive headlines. So if you're going to do it, at least be creative enough to give it a concept, or some clue that it's a prank.
10. Don't Facebook on Twitter.
Every social network has its own etiquette, terminology and sub cultures. If Facebook is one big living room, Twitter is one big cocktail party. So strive to be personable but avoid overly personal topics. Just stay on your beat and write (and Retweet) relevant and interesting content. This and the preceding don'ts should keep your followers multiplying and anticipating your next Tweet.
Ethiopia is building its own social media platforms to rival Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp
Ethiopia will soon launch its own social media platform to rival Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp, the state communications security agency said on Monday.
In June, days before national elections, Facebook said it had removed a network of fake accounts in the country of 112 million that targeted domestic users, according to a report by Business Insider.
Facebook said the fake accounts were linked to individuals associated with the Ethiopian government. Facebook, however, refused to comment on Shumete's accusations.
Speaking on the development, Shumete told Reuters that the agency wants to reduce reliance on foreign technology firms that meddle in the country's politics. However, it does not plan to block the global services. He added that Ethiopia drew inspiration from China, which bars US social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, encouraging citizens to use homemade alternatives.
Ethiopia's cracking down in Tigray.
On November 4th, 2020, the observatory NetBlocks released network data from Ethiopia confirming an Internet disruption in the Tigray region. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the launch of a military campaign against Tigrayan rebels on Facebook and Twitter, and in the hours that followed, phone lines and Internet access across the country were shut down.
With the start of the war, it was in the government's interest to maintain total control over the narrative. However, several human rights groups have criticised the Ethiopian government for unexplained shutdowns of Internet services. They cited many economic and humanitarian concerns contributing to the gradual worsening of the situation on the ground, adding that the war has destabilised the populous country in the Horn of Africa, leaving thousands of people dead with 350,000 others living in famine conditions.
Shumete declined to comment on a timeline, budget and other details about the country's progress on the social media platforms. However, he told Reuters, "The rationale behind developing technology with local capacity is clear … Why do you think China is using WeChat?"
He also said Ethiopia had the local expertise to develop the platforms and would not hire outsiders to help.
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With nearly all of her trips to see family and friends temporarily on hold during the pandemic, Lucy Janjigian simply lets her fingers — and her imagination — do the walking, straight through every colorful page of the Presbyterian Giving Catalog.
"I don't really remember exactly when I first got started with the catalog," said Janjigian, who regularly supports Presbyterian mission by donating specially chosen catalog items to both honor and inspire her loved ones. "I enjoy these things. I especially like when you see a picture of the project and you see where it's going."
Now in its seventh year, the Presbyterian Giving Catalog — which is available both in print and online — is filled with a wide variety of gifts that provide real and positive impact around the world, including aid for refugees, access to clean water and ways to end hunger.
For Janjigian, who was born of Armenian descent in Jerusalem, Palestine, the Presbyterian Giving Catalog has the power to transport the longtime hunger action advocate and peacemaker to places near and far with needs she understands all too well from her girlhood in the Middle East and her later travels to countries including Rwanda and Madagascar with the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program.
"I come from Palestine, where water is very precious," said Janjigian, who with her late husband resettled in the U.S. in the summer of 1958 as a result of increasing instability in the Middle East.
"When my mother would come to visit us, she would say, 'Don't let anybody but me wash the dishes because they waste so much water by keeping it running,'" she said. "None of us could ever see water being wasted because we're from Palestine, where water is scarce."
Such formative experiences were precisely why the catalog's garden well project — providing families with a reliable and convenient source of clean water for drinking, bathing, washing and irrigating — first caught her attention.
"When it came to wells," she said, "I figured instead of giving my grandkids each a gift they don't need, let me just put the monies together and dedicate it to projects for people who could use it."
Like her own children and grandchildren, Janjigian thinks that most people simply have too much.
"When members of a women's group told me that they're already thinking of exchanging gifts at Christmas this year, I said, 'Enough,'" she recalled. "'I already have so much that I don't want anything, and I'm sure you do, too. So, let's put together the money that we were going to give to each other, and have it mean something to someone in need rather than your giving me something that I don't need.' I'm just always very aware of that."
The 2020–21 catalog, which was mailed in September to every PC(USA) congregation, offers a total of 44 gift options organized into seven categories of need and interest: kits and tools, relief and assistance, water, empowerment of women and girls, livestock, education and formation, and agriculture. Its pages contain everything from farming tools for a family in the developing world to a deep rock well, suitable for those parts of the world where clean water is only found hundreds of feet below the Earth's surface.
New to this year's catalog are a fishery kit, Mzuzu drill, family nutrition starter pack, sapling set, rice seeds and community garden, another project that resonates with Janjigian. Most donors to the catalog give gifts that represent a cause that's close to their heart.
"Where I live on the second floor, I have a small balcony that I filled with plants," she said. "They're all from cuttings and they're growing wild — I love it. From mid-April to mid-May, when the caterpillars come all the way up the wall, I've been collecting them, putting them in jars, covering them with netting and feeding them."
Now is the time to unite with thousands of others using the Presbyterian Giving Catalog to support the ministries closest to their hearts: feeding the hungry, comforting the brokenhearted and sharing our faith with young and old. Give today by clicking here.
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Gracious God, bless your servants wherever they live. May your presence fill our lives and our congregations as we seek to praise and glorify your name in all the earth. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.


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To me, Lyman Bostock was the first person who ever died. This may explain why I've been trying and failing to write about Lyman Bostock for days. Whenever I can't write I get morose, withdrawn, and self-pitying. Well, I'm always sort of morose, withdrawn, and self-pitying, but when I can't write it's like a slightly enchanting fog around a run-down rustbelt city full of abandoned factories lifts. Yesterday I tried and failed to write about Lyman Bostock, took a subway to a bus to my job, proofread an old version of a test book written in Chinese against the new version of the same test book written in Chinese (I found one error in 60 pages of Chinese text, a leg-like stroke missing on a man-shaped character), took a bus to a subway home, fed the cats, fiddled with my online "Back to the 80's" Strat-O-Matic lineup, Googled the name of an old boarding school friend and found out he now sold real estate in Jersey City for Remax, which alarmed and depressed me, partly because he was a funny, athletic, and charismatic guy seemingly destined for stardom as an action hero and more so because he had become an adult (the only other Google listing for his full name besides his Remax listing was an article from 20 years ago mentioning that he'd played the lead in a summer production of a Shakespeare play, the gap in years between those two Google listings suggesting a transition out of a life of "what if," a transition I have yet to make) and here I was riding public transportation to a building along a strip in the suburbs to my part-time job to proofread a language I couldn't understand. Also, there was a picture of him and he looked like a middle-aged guy, which I'm sure I look like, too, but since I've seen me the whole time I haven't noticed the change as much.
And today I'm back at it, trying to write about Lyman Bostock. In previous days of failing to write about Lyman Bostock I have discovered a lot of stuff on the Internet about Lyman Bostock. There are in fact entire tribute websites devoted to him, or at least one tribute website, plus many other articles and columns, most of them mentioning that his father was a Negro League standout, that he himself became a major league standout with the Minnesota Twins before signing as a free agent for the Angels in 1978, that he tried to return his first month's salary to the Angels' owner, Gene Autry, for getting off to a poor start with his new team, that this humble, selfless act was par for the course for Lyman Bostock, about whom stories of being extremely helpful and of going out of his way to be nice to strangers abounded, that after trying to give his salary back he subsequently rallied to bring his batting average by mid-September of that year to a fine .296, that while riding in the back seat of a car in mid-September he was shot and killed by a man who was apparently aiming for his ex-wife, a woman seated next to Bostock whom Bostock had met 20 minutes earlier, and that the shooter avoided prison time with an insanity plea and was subsequently released from a psychiatric hospital, a free man, seven months after he'd been admitted.
I was 10 when Lyman Bostock was murdered, and prior to that time knew him solely as a name near the top of the list of batting averages printed in the Sunday sports section. I studied those averages religiously, as religiously as I've ever studied anything. I loved the exactness of them. I loved that there was a hierarchy, an order, Singleton and Brett near the top, Kingman and Belanger near the bottom, and I loved even more that at times certain previously unknown players moved into the upper echelon of that hierarchy, sometimes creeping up the list past the sturdy .280 Amos Otis types, sometimes materializing out of nowhere, as Bob Watson did for the Red Sox in 1979 as soon as he had amassed the minimum number of at bats. I don't know which route Lyman Bostock first took, because I don't clearly remember a time before Lyman Bostock was among the batting average leaders and yet I also do recall thinking of him as a new guy, a youngster storming the rarified realm lorded over benevolently by his wondrous teammate Rod Carew. In general, I thought about him this way: Lyman Bostock was rising, each year a little higher. His move to the Angels provided a temporary hiccup in his career's rising motion, but within that last season there was a microcosm of his career, a smaller rising, his batting average going up and up after the first bad month. I looked for Lyman Bostock's name throughout 1978 and was happy to see him rising, a little higher each week.
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Chris Pratt is looking sharp!
The 39-year-old actor hit the red carpet at the LA premiere of The Kid at ArcLight Hollywood on Wednesday (March 6) in Hollywood, Calif.
The movie, out on March 8, is the story of a young boy who witnesses Billy the Kid's encounter with Sheriff Pat Garrett.
Co-stars Leila George, Jake Schur, Vincent D'Onofrio and Joseph Santos all hit the red carpet at the event.
The Bachelor's Corrine Olympios, Bad Moms star Christina DeRosa, Johnny Knoxville and wife Naomi Nelson, model Kara Del Toro, Suicide Squad actor Jai Courtney and actress Lois Robbins were also in attendance.
Dwayne Johnson & Jeffrey Dean Morgan Fight To End Homelessness at LA Family Housing Awards 2018!
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is dapper in a suit while hitting the carpet at the 2018 LA Family Housing Awards held at The Lot on Thursday (April 5) in West Hollywood, Calif.
The 45-year-old actor was joined at the event by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Dermot Mulroney, Kara Del Toro, Missi Pyle, Molly Quinn, Jack Quaid, AJ McLean, Cameron Boyce, Tanya Mityushina and Blair Rich.
Dwayne was honored at the event with the 2018 LAFH Inspiration Award for his advocacy work benefiting under-served children and his achievements as an inspirational athlete, actor, and global entertainer.
Every year entertainment industry leaders, corporate executives, government partners, philanthropists, friends and long-time supporters come together and help raise over $1 million to end homelessness in the lives of more than 7,000 children and adults across Los Angeles at the benefit.
Jennifer Lopez Gets Support from Alex Rodriguez at Guess Spring 2018 Campaign Reveal!
Jennifer Lopez is covered in baby blue while posing for photographs at her Guess Spring 2018 Campaign Reveal Party held on Wednesday (January 31) in Los Angeles.
The 48-year-old entertainer was accompanied by her boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, who made sure to share a super sweet message about his special lady on Instagram that same night.
Also in attendance to show their support at the event was Paris Hilton, Shaun Ross, Nyle DiMarco, Bachelor in Paradise's Corinne Olympios and Demario Jackson, Liane V, Don Benjamin, Jessica Serfaty, Kara Del Toro and Cheryl Burke.
FYI: Jennifer is wearing a Guess by Marciano dress, Christian Louboutin pumps and diamond earrings by Yeprem.
Ruth Negga & Dominic Cooper Team Up In 'Preacher' Season 2 - Watch Trailer!
Ruth Negga and Dominic Copper keep it chic and sophisticated while hitting the carpet at the season two premiere of AMC's Preacher held at the Theater at the Ace Hotel on Tuesday (June 20) in Los Angeles.
The longtime couple and real-life co-stars were joined by their cast mates Pip Torrens, Joe Gilgun, Ian Colletti, Julie Ann Emery, Graham McTavish, Malcolm Barrett, and producers Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, who was accompanied by his wife Lauren Miller.
Also in attendance was Teen Wolf's Ian Bohen, Sleepy Hollow's Lyndie Greenwood, Sugar Lyn Beard, Haley Joel Osment, Kara Del Toro and Castle star Molly Quinn.
Don't miss the Season 2 premiere of Preacher on Sunday (June 25) at 10/9c on AMC – Watch the trailer below!
FYI: Ruth is wearing Chanel with Giuseppe Zanotti heels. Dominic is wearing Burberry. Seth is wearing a Todd Snyder suit and John Lobb shoes.


Every year on my birthday, I make sure to celebrate by dressing up. Last year it was Kate Spade and polka dots. This year it was sequins and sparkles! To keep the look casual, I threw on my denim vest and suede booties, which took me from day to night!
Happy birthday! I love love love that skirt!
Such a cute outfit....and happy birthday!!!
Such a cute look and the perfect combination of laid back with a little sparkle...hope you have a fabulous birthday!
Great birthday look sweetie, hope you've had a blast! Love the mix of textures here!
Skirt and shirt are gorgeous! Such a stylish outfit!
Amazing outfit! The sequin skirt looks so great with the denim vest!
Aw a very happy birthday to you! What a fun birthday look! Love the skirt!
Happy birthday! Love how you made the skirt day time appropriate.
Happy Birthday! Love this outfit!!
Super cute! Such a perfect birthday outfit!
I adore this outfit! That skirt is adorable, and perfect with those booties.
I'm planning my birthday outfit right now, even though it's a bit less than 2 months away.
this look is all sorts of fantastic!! happy birthday to you girl, you look just stunning!!!
Love your sequins skirt !
This is a great birthday outfit! When in doubt, sparkle is always the best.
Ahh this helps me so much. Last year for our first anniversary I bought a similar skirt at Loft. It's been sitting in my closet since bc I don't have enough occasions to wear it to. Now my brains going a million diff ways. I think it would be super cute with denim shirt. I also have a great military jacket. Thank you for inspiring me!!!
Happy Birthday, Katie! Hope your day was wonderful!
Happy Birthday! You look beautiful, I hope you had a great day.
We are almost birthday buddies! Mine was the 13th. I like looking special or wearing something new on my birthday too. I love your mix of denim and sparkles.
Love the sequin skirt with denim vest, i will try this combo! Happy birthday!
Love how you dressed down sequins! xo.
This outfit is everything I think about when I think of the perfect outfit. Love it!
What a cool look on you. What a great buy with this skirt. It's great for any season.
I am loving that skirt, it's amazing.
Such a good balance of girly and strong pieces! Happy Belated Birthday!!
I would have never thought of this combo and it looks great on you! Happy Birthday! Mine was week! wHOOT wHOOT!
Love how you toned down the sparkly skirt with denim and ankle booties! Hope you had a great birthday!
Love how you dressed down sequins,it looks amazing! Such a great outfit!
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Who Enjoys Candy Corn the Most?
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Oct 13, 2020, 11:31 ET
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- New data from the National Confectioners Association reveals that Gen X is the most likely to enjoy eating candy corn, with 58% reporting that they enjoy the iconic Halloween treat. Boomers trail shortly behind with 56% enjoying candy corn, according to the survey which was conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of NCA. Candy corn is slightly less popular with younger generations, however, as less than half of millennials and Gen Z report enjoying the triangle-shaped treat.
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29% of Americans Admit to Nibbling Candy Corn's Narrow White End First. An additional 7% divulged they start with the wider yellow end, while the remaining 65% pop the entire piece of candy in their mouths in one go.
Southerners are 2% more likely than the average American to begin with the wider yellow end, while residents of the Northeast are 4% more likely to enjoy their candy corn in one bite.
More Information on Candy Corn: More fun facts about candy corn, including the treat's history and the process for making the iconic candy, are available on AlwaysATreat.com/CandyCorn.
As National Candy Corn Day (October 30) and Halloween grow closer, NCA is working with top public health experts, nutrition professionals, and the CDC to help take the guesswork out of Halloween. Visit AlwaysATreat.com/HalloweenCentral for ways to celebrate a socially distanced but not socially awkward Halloween season – and join the conversation on social media with #HalloweenIsHappening.
79% of parents indicate they have taken candy from their children after a night of trick-or-treating. (Morning Consult)
2/3 will participate in trick-or-treating, whether handing out the candy or going out with their children. (NCA)
74% of millennial moms and young parents say that Halloween 2020 is more important than ever. (The Harris Poll)
80% of the general public and 90% of millennial moms and young parents say they can't imagine Halloween without chocolate and candy, and that trick-or-treating is irreplaceable. (The Harris Poll)
80% of people believe that they will find creative and safe ways to celebrate the Halloween season this year. This is up from just 63% two months earlier in July. (NCA/Morning Consult)
Most people in the U.S. enjoy chocolate and candy 2-3 times per week, averaging about 40 calories per day and just one teaspoon of added sugar per day – including at moments like Halloween.
The Halloween season accounts for $4.6 billion in confectionery sales each year. (NCA's State of Treating report)
What are they saying? Governors from NY, NJ, AR, RI, and OH recently joined Martha Stewart, Jamie Lee Curtis, Whoopi Goldberg and a growing wave of approval and support for a safe and creative Halloween 2020 – including public health experts, community leaders, newspaper editorial boards and columnists who say that we can prioritize safety and still enjoy this fall with Halloween celebrations that last all October long.
For B-roll and more, check out our Halloween Media Kit. Watch, download, embed and share our #HalloweenIsHappening video!
About the National Confectioners Association (NCA):
The National Confectioners Association is the trade organization that advances, protects and promotes the unique role of chocolate, candy, gum and mints in a happy, balanced lifestyle and the companies that make these special treats. Through advocacy and regulatory guidance, communications, industry insights and retail and supply chain engagement, NCA helps foster an environment that enables candy makers to thrive. Confections are produced in all 50 states, creating jobs for approximately 54,000 workers in more than 1,300 manufacturing facilities across the country. Learn more at AlwaysATreat.com or follow NCA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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The wedding ceremony takes place on the wooden platform that overlooks the beachfront followed by a quiet dinner. This venue offers lots of fun with a laid back atmosphere. Guests are transferred to the venue an hour earlier than the scheduled wedding time. Here they can enjoy the view while waiting for the bride's arrival. The bride will arrive by decorated bridal car. The ceremony is very small conducted in Greek with English translation. You can add readings/poems to personalize your ceremony. Wedding ceremonies take place in the early evening hours when it is much cooler and the beach is less busy. Afterwards we enjoy taking photos, drinking champagne and mingling. Having both your wedding & reception in the same venue allows the simplicity of not needing to transfer your guests from one venue to another saving you both money and time.


April 5: the 95th day of the year, day one of the one-month countdown to Cinco de Mayo and, now, the day when The New York Times divided the Internet by publishing a recipe for a peanut butter and pickle sandwich.
In a seemingly innocent Tweet, the esteemed publication referred to the sandwich as "less a recipe" and more a "prod in a direction that you never considered."
Turns out that direction is a pretty controversial one, as soon after, Twitter users came out in flocks to share their thoughts on peanut butter sandwiches layered with thick slices of bread-and-butter pickles.
Though, there were plenty of pro-PB&P sandwich lovers out there as well, ready to defend their favorite combo.
To be fair, this sour, creamy and nutty filling isn't a new idea, with origins that date back to the Great Depression. But either way, it's just another lightning rod recipe The New York Times can log into its Twitter history, alongside vegan Brussels sprout sliders and the even more infamous pea-studded guacamole.


We will be replacing one of our core routers at this facility on Friday 5th August, 2016 at 11:30am.
This replacement should not cause any impact to the network, however we would like to make customers aware in case a small drop in packets is identified.
The procedure for swapping out network equipment is performed in a way where this should not cause any detrimental impact to customer servers.
We will update this announcement tomorrow when the new hardware has been installed.
If you have any questions, please do feel free to contact our helpdesk.
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The work has been carried out successfully earlier today with no packet loss or detriment to network access.


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Various perspectives on universities and urban renewal in the post-industrial era are considered in the international literature. These include universities' roles as drivers of physical environmental change and of economic and social improvement; their relationships, and sometimes tensions, with immediate and wider neighbours; and the social, infrastructure, economic, cultural, educational, and local environmental sustainability benefits of a university's presence for a city and its residents. One theme within the literature on universities' economic and cultural contributions is their potential and actual role in the evolution and development of arts and cultural quarters. This paper considers that topic in relation to the University of South Australia's City West campus that opened in 1997 in an area of Adelaide known as the West End. The campus was built adjacent to an emerging arts complex. Soon after UniSA announced its decision to move to the new location, the Adelaide City Council commissioned the West End Urban Development Strategy to optimise the benefits of the university's presence. This paper introduces and reviews that Strategy and a subsequent, related, initiative of the City Council and the South Australian Government to establish the West End as an arts and cultural quarter.
GARNAUT, Christine. A vision for arts led urban renewal in Adelaide and the City West Campus of the University of South Australia. International Planning History Society Proceedings, [S.l.], v. 18, n. 1, p. 448-457, oct. 2018. ISSN 2468-6956. Available at: <https://journals.open.tudelft.nl/index.php/iphs/article/view/2701>. Date accessed: 24 apr. 2019. doi: https://doi.org/10.7480/iphs.2018.1.2701.


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Q: Monitor Number of Requests in Sinatra If I have a specific link in my sinatra, for instance say /requests, how can I monitor the number of times the page is loaded.  Ideally, I want to be able to get a hit count for how many times a specific page on my server is accessed.  Thanks.

A: There are number of ways to do this. For example, you could add a filters which can log this.
To log the request you can use file system, database, etc. Something like below.
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Online Gambling in Australia to Come Under the Spotlight
The Australian government has announced a review of online gambling laws which will include measures on how to "protect" gamblers from offshore gambling sites.
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Australians are big gamblers. It is estimated that more than 80% of the population have engaged in gambling of some kind, and the revenues generated from gambling exceed $20 billion a year – which puts the country at #1 in the world list of gambling nations per capita.
However, Australia also has a problem with compulsive gambling. Approximately 3% of the adult population (around ½ million people) have gambling or gambling-related problems, and the social cost of compulsive gambling is estimated to be at least $4.7 billion each year.
Although a lot of the problems associated with gambling in Australia are to do with pokies – slot machines in bars and pubs – this type of gambling activity is regulated by State law and not Federal law. Consequently the Federal government has decided to revamp its 2001 "Interactive Gambling Act", as it is practically the only gambling act of legislation that it has any control over.
What Was in the Old Interactive Gambling Act?
The 2001 Interactive Gambling Act attempted to ban all online gambling activity with the exception of licensed sports betting and state lotteries. However, there was a massive hole in the legislation inasmuch as online operators from outside Australia could continue to accept bets from Australians provided that the operators were reasonably diligent in avoiding offering their services to residents of Australia.
As individuals were not penalised for gambling online, and operators were fairly smart in the wording of their terms and conditions, online gambling expanded into a multi-billion dollar operation which the Federal government has made no attempt to curtail. A couple of Labour politicians – Andrew Wilkie and Nick Xenophon – have attempted to introduce measures to reduce problem gambling, but these have failed to develop into anything of substance.
What has changed now is that politicians have looked at ways to tackle the budget deficit and identified online gambling as an untapped source of revenue. Social Services Minister Scott Morrison said in an interview announcing the review of the Interactive Gambling Act that 60% of the country´s revenues was going to more than 2,000 offshore operators that were out of the government´s reach.
Rhetoric that an American Politician Would be Proud Of
How Scott Morrison knew that 60% of the country´s revenues were going to offshore operators was not revealed. However, it was interesting that he focused the attention of his review on protecting the individuals who were vulnerable to problem gambling by clamping down on online gambling, rather working with State politicians to develop the initiatives of Wilkie and Xenophon – who tried to implement systems which would allow gamblers to preset loss limits on pokie machines. Morrison said:
It is critical that we undertake a serious review of the impact of these illegal offshore operations on Australian consumers as well as our racing & sports industries & identify ways in which we can work to curb these impacts. It is especially important we look at what can be done to protect individuals vulnerable to problem gambling.
The review if the Interactive Gambling Act will be conducted by former New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell. O´Farrell will invite members of the racing industry, the sports industry and wagering groups to present their opinions as well as representatives of state and territory governments. Members of the public are also invited to express their views. O'Farrell has until 18th December to report back to the federal government with his recommendations.


Jessica's quest to run with Rosa in the River Run race catches the attention of Marla Sumner at Channel 7. She contacts Jessica, who is willing to have the story told, but only is Rosa is the focus. Sumner respects Jessica's wish and runs a special about the two girls, discussing Rosa's disability and the reason why Jessica is running the race: to bring attention to others to look beyond the disability to find the person within. On one run, Jessica stops by Lucy Sanders' grave and begins to cry.
She feels guilty at ever thinking that Lucy was luckier than she was. Mrs. Sanders stops by and hugs Jessica. She also tells Jessica that her father helped the Sanders get a settlement and that the money would be used for a scholarship. At school, senior year begins well for Jessica except for her interactions with Merryl. Jealous of Jessica, Merryl taunts her, saying Gavin is only interested in her because he feels sorry for her. Fiona and Gavin tell Jessica that isn't true, but Jessica is still not so sure.


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Certified Active Lifestyle Motivation (C.A.L.M.) Coach
Offered by CET
Learn about the scientific bases of active lifestyles exercise motivations and more in this course.
From this course, you will learn to understand the scientific bases of active lifestyles and exercise motivation, including:
Identifying clients' various obstacles to adopting a healthy lifestyle
Using assessment and measurement tools to understand client personalities, motivational styles, and lifestyle status
Applying Motivational Coaching Conversations to support client's behavioural change
Applying evidence-based cognitive-behavioural strategies to promote and support adherence to active lifestyles
Understanding the unique needs of different special populations, such as the elderly, post-injury, pregnant women, eating disorder
Note: This is a non-clinical course. Coaches will be taught to refer out to clinical specialists for some conditions.
Course Dates: 6 – 8 Mar 2023
Time: 9am to 5pm (3 days)
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Scientific bases of active lifestyles and exercise motivation (Theory)
Client obstacles to adopting a healthy lifestyle (Theory & Practical)
Assessment and measurement tools to understand client personalities, motivational styles, and lifestyle status (Practical)
Motivational Coaching Conversations to support client behavioural change (Role Play)
Designing cognitive-behaviouralstrategies to promote and support adherenceto active lifestyles (Part 1)
Designing cognitive-behavioural strategies to promote and support adherence to active lifestyles (Part 2)
Different target special populations, such as the elderly, overweight, post-injury, pregnant, and eating disordered clients (Theory)
In-course assessment (Written & Practicals)
Edgar Tham
Edgar is Singapore's pioneer Sport & Performance Psychologist; he has worked with more than 40 different performance domains (e.g., sports, music, performing arts, military, civil defense, business, sales, online forex/futures trading, motor racing, professional poker, etc) from the schools to world championship levels since 1993. He was employed by the Singapore Government as its very first local sport psychologist in 1995. Edgar was the founding Head of the Sport Psychology Unit of the Singapore Sports Council in 1996. He was team consultant and travelling psychologist to numerous national teams preparing for the SEA Games, Asian Youth Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, Youth Olympic Games, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, World Championships, and ASEAN Armies Rifle Meets (till 2001). Currently, Edgar is a full-time sport & performance psychologist in private practice. He has consulted for and implemented season-long sport psychology programmes for numerous sports teams. He is also a longtime lecturer for the Singapore Sports Council's National Coaching Accreditation Programme in Sport Psychology (Mental Skills Training) since 1996.
Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass assessments.
18 years old and older
Personal active and regular participation in competitive sport, exercise, or physical activities
Note: Course participants are expected to access to a wifi-enabled notebook or ipad during the entire course
Funding period for this course is from 6 Aug 2020 to 30 Sep 2024.
Singaporeans aged 40 & above qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy $78.65
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Singapore Permanent Residents & **LTVP+ qualified for SkillsFuture Funding $7210.60
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Q: Installing WSS3.0 on Windows 7 64 bit I've installed WSS3.0 in Windows 7 64 bit. I am not able to open Central Administration. I get HTTP 500 Internal Server Error when I try to open Central Admin page.

A: You're not allowed to install WSS 3.0 on Windows 7 (this ability is added only from SharePoint 2010)
Please, read this MSDN article:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=EF93E453-75F1-45DF-8C6F-4565E8549C2A&displaylang=en

Supported Operating Systems: Windows
  Server 2003;Windows Server 2003
  Service Pack 2;Windows Server 2003,
  Enterprise Edition (32-bit
  x86);Windows Server 2003, Standard
  Edition (32-bit x86);Windows Server
  2008

You should use virtual machine or smth like this.

A: WSS 3.0 (SharePoint 2007) does not support installation on client operating systems. You need to install it on Windows Server 2003 or 2008.
EDIT:
Bamboo solutions does have a setup helper that allows you to install WSS 3.0 on Vista or Windows 7 but I don't know what limitations there are or how well it may work. YMMV.
http://community.bamboosolutions.com/blogs/bambooteamblog/archive/2008/05/21/how-to-install-windows-sharepoint-services-3-0-sp1-on-vista-x64-x86.aspx

A: As stated earlier WSS3 will not work on anything but a server edition of Windows (2003/2008).  If you're looking to play with SharePoint on your desktop I'd suggest grabbing your favorite virtual platform, setting up a Server OS there and installing SharePoint; or the new SharePoint Foundation 2010 will install on Windows 7.


We went to Rye a couple of months ago, here are the pictures. I actually got this update ready two months ago but never got round to writing the words. Well, here we are.
Electron Dance has plunged into a serious project that covers 80s gaming, using a modern analytical eye and a more journalistic attention to detail: an interview with Brian Moriarty; a look at a pivotal historic moment in Infocom's Planetfall; a well-read article on an Atari title called Necromancer and its late developer Bill Williams; a look at the origin of Boulder Dash and an interview with its author Peter Liepa; exploring a nuclear reactor simulation written by Chris Crawford in 1981 (see video below, a surprising success by Electron Dance standards); and finally the conception of LucasArts and its first game Rescue on Fractalus! with an interview with its designer. It's been a punishing schedule and piles more work than originally estimated. Going to take it really easy once all this is over.
An incredible piece of music called Iron from Woodkid.


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FROM centos:centos7
MAINTAINER T3C Technologies

# Install prepare infrastructure
RUN yum -y update && \
 yum -y install wget && \
 yum -y install unzip

# Prepare environment
ENV JAVA_HOME /opt/java
ENV WAARPR66_HOME /opt/waarp-r66
ENV PATH $PATH:$JAVA_HOME/bin:$WAARPR66_HOME/bin:$WAARPR66_HOME/scripts

# Install Oracle Java8
ENV JAVA_VERSION 8u131
ENV JAVA_BUILD 8u112-b11

RUN wget --no-check-certificate --no-cookies --header "Cookie: oraclelicense=accept-securebackup-cookie" \
 http://download.oracle.com/otn-pub/java/jdk/8u131-b11/d54c1d3a095b4ff2b6607d096fa80163/jdk-8u131-linux-x64.tar.gz && \
 tar -xvf jdk-${JAVA_VERSION}-linux-x64.tar.gz && \
 rm jdk*.tar.gz && \
 mv jdk* ${JAVA_HOME}

# Install WAARPR66
ENV WAARPR66_VERSION 3.0.7
RUN wget https://dl.waarp.org/dist/waarp-r66/3.0/waarp-r66-${WAARPR66_VERSION}.zip && \
 unzip waarp-r66-${WAARPR66_VERSION}.zip && \
 rm waarp-r66-${WAARPR66_VERSION}.zip && \
 mv waarp-r66* ${WAARPR66_HOME}

RUN chmod 755 opt/waarp-r66/bin/Linux/bin/*

# Copy CONFIG FILES for warp
COPY config/ ${WAARPR66_HOME}/
#WORKDIR /opt/waarpr66/bin/Linux/bin

EXPOSE 6666
EXPOSE 6667
EXPOSE 8066
EXPOSE 8067

CMD ["/opt/waarp-r66/bin/Linux/bin/server.sh"]

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Tagged / house of lords
BU at The Freud Museum: 'Powerplay: Psychoanalysis and Political Culture'
BRIAN, BU research cyates
Special Day Conference, BU at the Freud Museum:
'Powerplay: Psychoanalysis and Political Culture'
We are surrounded by political culture as never before and yet, in some ways have never felt so powerless. The recent Brexit vote ( see: http://bit.ly/EUReferendumAnalysis2016_Jackson-Thorsen-and-Wring_v1) and the victory of Trump in the US Presidential election (US Election Analysis website) have foregrounded the significance of politics as a field of social and cultural contestation, shaped by the dynamics of power, history and material interest, but also by the irrational forces of emotion and processes of unconscious fantasy. In December 2016, the BU Centre for Politics and Media collaborated with the Freud Museum, and the Media and Inner World research network to host a special conference on different aspects of political culture today.
The conference was held at the Anna Freud Centre and the Freud Museum, London and it brought together some renowned figures to look at a broad idea of political culture and psychoanalysis, discussed as history, as a state of mind, as televisual culture and as being linked to political practice. Throughout the course of the day, the conference looked at these different areas, and how those spheres feed into the political imagination and the unconscious processes that shape it.
The day began with organizer, Professor Candida Yates (biog) who in her opening remarks, developed the themes of her recent book, The Play of Political Culture, Emotion and Identity (Palgrave Macmillan) by discussing the psychodynamics of political culture, focusing as a case study on the relationship between shame and the emotional appeal of Donald Trump for voters.
BU Professor Barry Richards (biog) then chaired the first full session of the day with the renowned cultural historian, Professor Eli Zaretsky (biog). He discussed 'The Three Faces of Political Freud' and the hisorical influences of psychoanalysis upon political social movements (abstract).
The second presentation was given by Psychoanalyst and Organisational Consultant, Philip Stokoe (biog), who presented a psychoanalytic approach to understanding the states of mind in societies that can produce Brexit and Trump (abstract)
In the afternoon, BU Professor, Iain MacRury (biog) interviewed the acclaimed TV screenplay writer, Andrew Davies (biog), who discussed the experience of writing TV drama House of Cards and its links to the theatre of politics in 'real life'.
In the final session, Psychotherapist and TV and radio broadcaster, Professor Brett Kahr (biog) interviewed Baroness, Professor Sheila Hollins (biog) about the day to day culture of working as a female politician in the House of Lords. As an Independent member of the House of Lords, she speaks on mental health, disability and press regulation and she spoke in a highly compelling way about the experience of her work in those fields.
The conference was fully booked and the audience was made up of psychotherapists, analysts and academics and PhD students from the fields of politics, history, cultural studies and psychosocial studies. Students from the BU MA in International Political Communication also attended and contributed to the discussions that took place throughout the day.
The talks were recorded on podcast and so there will be an opportunity to catch up via the Freud Museum website: https://www.freud.org.uk/events/76650/power-play-psychoanalysis-and-political-culture/
Our thanks to the Centre for Politics and Media and the Freud Museum for hosting and partly funding this timely and enjoyable event.
Tags: Brexit Centre for Politics and Media collaborative research conference Donald Trump Emotion and Politics & Culture External collaboration House of Cards house of lords Media and the Inner World political culture Psychoanalysis social and cultural research the Freud Museum uk Referendum US election
Dr. Dinusha Mendis invited to present her research at the House of Lords and at a leading London Law Firm
BU research, Business Engagement, conferences, Events, Featured, Featured academics, Post-award, Public engagement, Uncategorized cippm
In the last few months, Dr. Dinusha Mendis, Associate Professor in Law and Co-Director of the Centre for Intellectual Property Policy and Management (CIPPM) was invited to speak at the House of Lords and deliver a keynote speech at a leading London Law Firm, Herbert Smith Freehills. The invited talks involved disseminating her recent research into the intellectual property (IP) implications of 3D printing.
Earlier this year, Dr. Mendis was invited by Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, to deliver a keynote speech at their annual Intellectual Property Update Conference . The event attended by over a 100 delegates, included companies such as BBC, BT, Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, Jaguar Land Rover, Sky Plc, Sony, PLC Thomson Reuters, Oxford University Press, Walt Disney, Warner Bros Entertainment, Wellcome Trust and Unilever to name a few.
Dr. Mendis delivered the keynote speech on 'The Challenges and Opportunities Presented by 3D Printing'. In delivering the keynote, Dr. Mendis spoke about the research carried out for the UK Intellectual Property Office Commissioned project, which was completed in 2015, whilst also giving an insight into the research being carried out at present.
The IP Update Conference was chaired by Mark Shillito (Partner, Head of Disputes, UK and US; and Global Head of Intellectual Property).
Further information on the presentations and the speakers can be found on the Conference programme.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is an award-winning leading London law firm which has 24 offices spanning Europe, US, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East.
During Spring 2016, Dr. Mendis was invited to present her research on 3D printing in the context of its impact of emerging technologies copyright and software at the House of Lords, Palace of Westminster.
The event was organised by Mr. Julian Hobbins, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) and hosted by Lord Tim Clement-Jones (Spokesperson for Creative Industries) of the House of Lords.
Dr. Mendis's presentation titled '3D Printing, Copyright and Software: What is the Mischief'? explored the intellectual property implications surrounding Computer-Aided Design (CAD) files needed for 3D printing and the legal position from a UK and European perspective.
Other speakers on the day included Mr. Richard Bach, Assistant Director of the Cyber Security Digital Economy Unit DCMS and Mr. Richard Pharro, CEO at APMG – Cyber Essentials.
Tags: 3D printing BU research CIPPM Dr. Dinusha Mendis faculty of media and communications herbert smith freehills house of lords intellectual property law post-award Public enagagement
Parliamentary Science Committee want science budget protected
Research news Jo Garrad
The House of Lords and House of Commons Science Committees have written to Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills to ask him to protect the science budget.
An excerpt from the letter reads:
"The rumoured 40% cuts to your department's budget pose a serious threat to Britain's position at the cutting edge of science. We are writing to urge you to increase investment in research and development in the upcoming Spending Review and not to rush reorganisations of funding structures that could have unforeseen and long-term negative consequences.
The UK already invests significantly less of its GDP in R&D than our international competitors. We cannot afford to fall yet further. Cuts to the research base would send a very worrying signal to investors and could lead to a brain drain of our top academic talent.
The Government's aims to rebalance the economy and support high-value job creation are laudable, but they cannot be achieved without investment. Real-terms increases in the science budget and support for innovative businesses will leverage inward private investment and pay dividends for years to come through a healthier and happier society, and a stronger economy."
Further comment on the letter can be found in this Research Professional article.
Tags: house of commons house of lords science budget
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