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"Loving professional couple looking to adopt newborn. We want to build our family through adoption with love, laughter, fun and passion." A typical baby wanted ad except that it appeared on Seth Edlavitch's Facebook page according to "Adopting Through Facebook" on Parenting.com rather than the Sunday classifieds or The Penny Saver.
Seth's friends passed the notice along via the social media and voila! A friend of a friend called Seth about the pregnant wife of one her employees, Lisa. She and her husband had several children and wanted to place this baby for adoption. Seth and his wife, Melissa Segal, met Lisa; they hit it off immediately. Lisa had the qualities they wanted: her children were happy and healthy and she passed drinking, smoking, and other health tests.
Within a month Seth and Melissa adopted Lisa's baby, Noah.
Advertising for babies whether by adoption agencies or individuals has become routine since demand skyrocketed and supply dwindled. Technology simply makes it cheaper and easier.
In agency-arranged adoptions, agencies recruit pregnant woman through the internet, churches, crises pregnancy centers, physicians, Planned Parenthood, whatever, and connect them with prospective adopters. Mothers surrender their newborn babies to the adoption agency which in turns places the babies with adopters.
The authors recommend sending letters as well as communicating orally and include sample letters in their book.
Beauvais-Godwin and Godwin go on to suggest other receptive "ponds", including fertility and adoption support groups, coworkers, clients, and customers, and hairdressers and even your manicurist (wouldn't you know). Clergy people are a fertile source of babies also, since pastors are often asked to counsel families whose daughters are pregnant, especially the daughter. I can practically hear the good ministers telling a pregnant teen how happy she will make another couple, an infertile couple, and what a good thing the adoption of her baby will be for everyone. To read some of the Christian blogs out there from B-mommies for adoption, I'm sure they walk out of the minister's or priest's office feeling they are doing God's work by having this baby for another couple.
Health professionals can be a good source, although Beauvais-Godwin and Godwin caution readers that obstetricians are so flooded with requests that they do not respond. Those connected with the medical profession, however, often have an inside track to a baby. This occurred in my family many years ago when my physician uncle arranged for his sister, my aunt, to adopt the baby of one of his patients.
Beauvais-Godwin and Godwin also recommend flyers and newspapers ads and include samples which read much like Seth's Facebook flyer. They recommend beginning ads with "A" or "adopt" to put them at the beginning of the personal ads.
Using Facebook to find babies is sure to become routine. No doubt we'll see paid ads there in the not too distant future. Some prospective adopters may use Twitter although the 140 character limit will require some creativity. Perhaps Beauvais-Godwin and Godwin can help out there. I haven't seen "baby wanted" ads on Craig's List but did find adoption agency ads. I imagine, though, it's only a matter of time before "baby wanted" join the ads, alongside those for personal messages at your location. Lorraine once sat down at her local burger joint and found an ad with an 800 number connecting to a "loving couple, eager to adopt" on the paper placemat. We once heard of a couple asking a young pregnant teenager who was waiting on them if she was interested in adoption. Talk about chutzpah!
Actually, I don't find using social media to find a baby any more upsetting than the other tactics supply-siders in adoption have used. What is appalling is that Seth and Melissa, a self-described "loving professional couple," could take a newborn from his parents and siblings with all we know about what adoption does to the mother, and the infant.
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Jane (and Lo), This has never happened before. Usually I read every word of your posts. But after reading the first couple of paragraphs, I couldn't take it. Scanned to the bottom and am posting this comment.
Things were bad enough in the BSE. Now PAP's are stooping to new lows. Advertising? Posting on FB? Babies are being traded like puppies and kittens?
page. Looks like they adopted Noah a few years ago and are now advertising for #2.
I recall a news story about a couple that actually put large signs on their car to advertise for a baby to adopt. Super gross.
These same people would be outraged if they read a mothers facebook page selling her baby but it's ok for them to advertise to buy one. Pathetic.
The internet is one of the largest forms of electronic media - you would never find a couple advertising on tv to "purchase" a child.
As an adult adoptee I have to say this post is VERY triggering for me. Like Denise I started to read and then had to skim the rest (although I did finally get up the courage to go back and re-read).
I remember feeling sickened by the movie Juno that she would look for PAPs in the Pennysaver. The friggin' Pennysaver!? The Pennysaver is a place to find a used bookcase not replacement parents for one's own flesh and blood. When I think of how helpless and vulnerable surrendered children are it really made me wonder if the expectant parents who use the new technology to find APs care about the baby at all.
Just because a couple write an ad or have a Facebook page that make them sound like Ward and June Cleaver doesn't mean they really are.
And to couples like Lisa and her husband... if you know that your family if complete then please, pleae, please have a vasectomy or tubal ligation. I would never be able to understand or accept being given away because my married parents already had enough kids. I think being surrendered for that reason is very damaging to the adoptee, damaging to the adoptee's siblings and damaging to the first parents as well.
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Finally after reading this post did I start to comprehend just how inhuman the adoption market can be. I thought how my first son must have felt when he was young. The agency gave me a photo that was the only one in his adoption file. He was in a high chair and it was a close up of just his face with tomatoe sauce around his mouth. There was no real smile but his big beautiful sad eyes said it all to me. He already knew something was way, way wrong in his living situation. And having finally getting to meet him for the first time 6 yrs. ago, I know I was not reading too much into that photo. He has indeed been the one who was used and treated like chattel. Not a good adoptive family situation. Then I wondered how much more did he begin to comprehend as he was growing up. How he is still asking himself why was I adopted? I can not tell him enough how much I wish I had not signed those papers. We are acquaintances now since we both live to far apart and can not afford to see each other much. Now so many reunions are occuring because of Facebook that I wish the prospective adoptive family would take the time to consider how this will impact the adoptee later in life.
As an adult adoptee, this is just one more example of the great insult of adoption (see "primal wound"). One thing that only adoptees can understand is how worthless this type of thing makes us feel; as if we are nothing more than a can of soup on the grocery shelf, needed to cure a cold. We aren't a cure or a repair for anything, just a temporary, cute fix.
Imagine that child asking where he came from? "Why, we advertised for you on a social media site, dear. It was all the rage and pretty soon, we helped your 'birth mother' to see that we should raise you, and here we are! Joy!"
We are now in a society where human beings are commodities. I should know, I was one. My A parents wanted a baby, even though they couldn't afford the two they adopted. My A dad had barely an 8th grade education and my A mom had a hole in her heart that would only be filled by adopting a baby. It just was the thing to do at that time--you must have a family to fit in with society.
Interestingly, after reunion, my B mom reflected on her choice to relinquish me as, "I always thought I was doing something nice for someone else". Really? For whom? For me? I think not. While I was in an orphanage for 3 months, my B mom was attending design school and living in the loveliest part of my large city. Seemingly, without a care in the world.
My B mom worked hard at a "do over" in her later years. She too, wanted that million dollar family we all admire. Almost 30 years after my birth, at the age of 48, she gave birth to a son, conceived via donor egg and her then husband's sperm. I'm not related to him and neither is she.
She has no intention of telling her son about his biology. I don't think she cares about his biology. Why would it matter? She says, "I carried him". She carried me too, but has marginalized me repeatedly and is sadly unable to connect with anyone, in any meaningful way, particularly me. My therapist says the only reason she doesn't hate her son the way she hates me (who is one year older than my daughter) is that he is not a part of her.
In this day and age people are a commodity, buy one, sell one, have one for your sister, neighbor, give one away and get one later--no big deal, right?
One of my dearest friends is a very high end OB/Gyn. He is the one people call when they forgot to have a baby and they are panicked! I cannot begin to describe the circumstances of the births he delivers--one sister carrying for another sister, the new baby created via egg and sperm donors for the single mom who wants to have her wish fulfilled to be a mom. Maybe the more things change, the more they stay the same. Everyone has an agenda.
I am still trying to work out my own feelings about adoption. After meeting my selfish, rich kid B parents, I realize I was better off with my A parents and my emotional and financial struggles served me well.
Still, I am definitely NOT pro-adoption, in fact, I think I am more pro-abortion than ever before. Being adopted just hurts too darn much. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
As an infertile woman trying to adopt, reading this post and the comments above truly breaks my heart, moreso than my two miscarriages. Not everyone who gets pregnant - whether they keep their baby or not - is cut out to be a good parent; and I am sorry to see the adults here still suffering as a result.
I would suggest that just because someone cannot have a baby on their own, it doesn't mean they will make a bad parent. If a woman cannot or will not parent her child, then someone needs to pick up the pieces, or else that child will have to endure the terrors of the foster system.
Not every adoption agency/adoptive parent has good intentions, just like not every woman who places her child in someone else's arms makes that decision freely. But to characterize Adoption as a whole as wrong and harmful, is to devalue everyone whom the process has helped.
Finally, no matter what life throws at you, Happiness is a choice. Wallowing in the past and putting so much energy into negative thought is self-destructive. You will all be in my prayers.
I think it is very strange for people to advertise on Facebook that they want to adopt. Social media is a great thing if used properly, but too many people just don't use common sense.
Why do you only criticize Seth and Melissa's role in this adoption but not Lisa and her husband's decision to have a baby, after they already have as many children as they want, and then place it for adoption? I understand that you think adoptive parents are evil, but if it wasn't for Lisa and her husband getting pregnant with a baby they don't want, this adoption wouldn't have happened. These people obviously aren't teenagers who found themselves young and unable to care for a baby that they, or their parents, thought they wouldn't be able to take care of. They are married and have other children, but now had an extra baby that was unwanted by them. In this situation, I think the birth parents are most to blame for this particular adoption scenario, and I can't imagine what the child is going to feel like when he grows up and finds out that his parents just had too many kids so they chose to give him away. How horrible.
We're not critical of Seth and Melissa; we're critical of the system which allows children to be treated as commodities and allows (even encourages) people who want children to think of obtaining children as a game.
We've never said adoptive parents are evil and we don't think they are evil. Truthfully, some of my best friends are adoptive parents.
Don't be harsh on Lisa and her husband. It might have been better for Lisa not to have gotten pregnant but she did and apparently didn't want an abortion. I don't know their motive for giving up their son but I suspect lack of resources played a big part. I doubt that he was unwanted because Lisa wanted an open adoption.
An increasing number of adopted children come from married birth parents. Adam Pertman, author of "Adoption Nation" and his wife adopted a child born to a married couple who had other children.
According to Pertman the adoption industry advertises for infants in poor areas in Southern states. Poor Southern families may not have access to birth control and oppose abortion, yet cannot afford "yet another mouth to feed." This is the subject of an excellent movie, "Baby Dance." Many people interested in adopting prefer infants born to couples with children because it gives the prospective adoptive parents the opportunity to learn what caliber children these parents are likely to have.
Yes, it will be hard on this child when he learns that his parents kept his older siblings but gave him away. It's sad that the US doesn't provide resources that the UK and other countries provide to help parents with a new baby.
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I agree that the U.S. should have much better resources for mothers who are considering adoption for their babies. I think that before a mother is able to give her baby up she should be required to have some counseling that would let her know about resources that are available if she wants to keep her baby, and that it's not something she will just get over and move on with her life, that chances are good that it will have a negative affect on the rest of her life. Then, after that, if she still wants to go ahead with the adoption she can. Some women, very few, are just not cut out for motherhood and the children would be better off with someone else; however, most children should be with their biological mothers.
Also, I live in Utah and the adoption laws that are so biased against fathers infuriate me. I think the fathers deserve to be a part of their children's lives just as the mothers do, and if a mother is considering adoption, the father should have the opportunity to raise his own child if he wants to without jumping through some asinine hoops.
My heart goes out to all mothers who relinquished their children, especially if they were coerced and made to believe they weren't good enough to raise their children. It really breaks my heart to read their stories and I wish all of them could have successful and happy reunions with their children. I know that's not a reality, but it would make things a little better for them.
I understand how a young, single woman could be made to think that giving her child up would be better for it, but I have such a hard time understanding a situation like Lisa and her husband's where they are married and have other children and then have another one and give it up. Even if it were because of financial reasons, I would think they would do anything to keep their child. It may be a struggle, but you do what you do for your kids.


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Superconducting material could make quantum computers super-useful
We know that quantum computers can work. That's not the problem. The issue is finding materials that make these devices more useful and practical. Now, researchers from Johns Hopkins University report that they are a step closer to creating the building blocks that can do just that, according to a release in Phys.Org.
"We've found that a certain superconducting material contains special properties that could be the building blocks for technology of the future," said Yufan Li, a postdoctoral fellow in physics and astronomy. He is also the study's first author.
This work addresses the need for quantum bits — or qubits — to be protected by superconductors, which cushion the device's sensitive components from the "noise" of the environment. However, this becomes difficult because traditional superconductors require a precise external magnetic field be applied on each qubit, the researchers said.
The study probes the weird subatomic world where current can travel clockwise and counterclockwise — at the same time. Li and colleagues said they found that a ring of a compound — called β-Bi2Pd — already naturally exists between two states in the absence of an external magnetic field. This allows current to circulate both clockwise and counterclockwise, simultaneously, through a ring of this material.
Li said, "A ring of β-Bi2Pd already exists in the ideal state and doesn't require any additional modifications to work. This could be a game changer."
The researchers add that the power of qubits to exist in multiple states — superposition — makes them extra powerful for certain types of computation, such as artificial intelligence, drug development, cryptography, financial modeling and weather forecasting.
"A more realistic, tangible implementation of qubit can be a ring made of superconducting material, known as flux qubit, where two states with clockwise- and counterclockwise-flowing electric currents may exist simultaneously," says Chia-Ling Chien, professor of physics at The Johns Hopkins University and another author on the paper.
The findings were published October 11 in Science.
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100 (Nearly) Naked People Plunge Into Freezing Water To Purify Their Souls
Siobhan Kenna
All they were wearing were loincloths as they sank into the freezing cold water in the name of cleansing their souls.
The practice of stripping down and submerging oneself in cold water is part of an annual Japanese ceremony now in its 64th year.
The idea is to cleanse the body and the soul and wish for good health and happiness in the new year.
Over 100 participants bathed in the water to purify their souls. Image: Reuters.
About 100 participants gathered at Tokyo's Teppozu Inari Shrine to participate in the event on Sunday. , including 12 women, an 83-year-old man and a nine-year-old boy who came along with his father.
The event was held on a cloudy day where the temperature was a crisp five degrees and the water freezing cold.
Some people held ice block against their bodies. Image: Reuters.
Some participants even held an ice block against their bodies as they bobbed in the water.
Now, that's a fresh start to the new year.
Featured Image: Reuters.
Contact Siobhan at skenna@networkten.com.au
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Two of Japan's largest convenience store chains have confirmed they will stop selling pornographic magazines in time for two major sporting events set to take place in the country.


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Cook turkey bacon in microwave according to package directions, cool slightly and roughly chop.
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Included in the guide is an extensive market study of retirement product providers. The report finds some firms struggling to cope with urgent requirements for both significant product innovation while finding administrative efficiencies. Providers will also need to improve their communications with customers and deliver lower and more transparent charging models in the post Freedom-Day world.
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Height 6 ft
Eye Color Dark Brown
Dhananjaya KA is an Indian actor, lyricist, and film producer who has predominantly worked in films made in the Kannada language. He has also worked in a few films made in the Telugu and Tamil languages. He is best known for his work in films such as Director's Special (2013), Rhaatee (2015), Badmaash (2016), Allama (2017), Tagaru (2018), Yajamana (2019), Yuvarathnaa (2021), Pushpa: The Rise (2021), Badava Rascal (2021), and Bairagee (2022). Dhananjaya also produced the Kannada-language action comedy-drama film Badava Rascal (2021). Besides his work as an actor/producer, he has occasionally penned columns on topics such as social issues and human values for some leading Kannada newspapers.
Kalenahalli Adaviswamy Dhananjaya
Daali, Nataraakshasa, Nata Bhayanakara
Dhananjaya KA as seen in an Instagram Post in November 2021 (Dhananjaya KA / Instagram)
Kalenahalli, Arsikere, Hassan, Karnataka, India
Bengaluru, Bayaluseemé, Karnataka, India
Dhananjaya had attended St. Mary's High School in his hometown of Arsikere. He also studied at the Marimallappa High School in Mysore, Karnataka. After his high school graduation, he joined the Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara (JSS) Science and Technology University, a private university in Mysore.
Actor, Lyricist, Film Producer
Dhananjaya KA as seen in an Instagram Post in May 2022 (Dhananjaya KA / Instagram)
Father – Adaviswamy (Former Teacher in a Government Primary School)
Mother – Savitramma
6 ft or 183 cm
Dhananjaya KA as seen in an Instagram Post in December 2021 (Dhananjaya KA / Instagram)
Asian (Indian)
Side-parted, overgrown, tousled hair
Affable smile
Sports a thick beard
Dhananjaya KA as seen in an Instagram Post in April 2022 (Dhananjaya KA / Instagram)
Dhananjaya KA Facts
Dhananjaya used to excel in his studies and had secured the highest number of marks in the entire Hassan District twice – once when he was in 7th grade and then again in the 10th grade.
He stated in an interview that he grew up watching movies involving Dr. Rajkumar, an Indian actor & singer who predominantly worked in Kannada cinema and is regarded as one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema. This inspired Dhananjaya to participate in dramas, mono-acting competitions, and street plays while he was still in school.
After completing his studies at the Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara (JSS) Science and Technology University, he landed a job with Infosys, a leading Indian multinational information technology company. However, it was around this time that he started taking acting quite seriously and joined an amateur theatre group called GPIER. He was later also recognized and mentored by renowned German theatre artist Christian Stückl.
His career in the film industry began after one of his performances in a drama was recognized by noted Kannada film director Guruprasad who offered Dhananjaya a lead role in a feature film.
He is affectionately called Daali after the character he played in the Kannada-language action thriller film Tagaru (2018) which turned out to be his breakthrough performance. His role as a menacing villain in that film also earned him the nicknames 'Nataraakshasa' and 'Nata Bhayanakara'. Dhananjaya would go on to set up a production house called Daali Pictures.
For his portrayal of the character of Dhananjaya in his debut film Director's Special (2013), he won the 'Best Debut Actor' award at the 3rd edition of the SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards ) Awards.
A Kannada short film titled Jayanagar 4th Block that he acted in has amassed more than 2.5 million views on YouTube, as of 2022.
Featured Image by Dhananjaya KA / Instagram
Dhananjaya KA
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Wikidata vandalism dashboard (for Wikipedians)
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Scoring platform team status update
Amir Ladsgroup
Hello, People usually ask me how they can patrol edits that affect their Wikipedia or their language. The proper way to do so is by using watchlist and recentchanges (with "Show Wikidata edits" option enabled) in Wikipedias but sometimes it shows too many unrelated changes. Also, it would be good to patrol edits for languages you know because the descriptions are being shown and editable in the Wikipedia app making it vulnerable to vandalism (so many vandalism in this area goes unnoticed for a while and sometimes gets fixed by another reader which is suboptimal). So Lucas [1] and I had a pet project to allow you see unpatrolled edits related to a language in Wikidata. It has some basic integration with ORES and if you see a good edit and mark it as patrolled it goes away from this list. What I do usually is to check this page twice a day for Persian langauge which given the size of it, that's enough. It's in https://tools.wmflabs.org/wdvd/index.php the source code is in https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard and you can report issues/bug/feature requests in https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard/issues Please spread the word and any feedback about this tool is very welcome :) [1]: <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)> https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE) <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)> Best
Magnus Manske
28 Jan 28 Jan
Quick note: Looks great, but "Changes in descriptions" is always on, even after clicked off... On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 5:54 PM Amir Ladsgroup <ladsgroup(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hello, People usually ask me how they can patrol edits that affect their Wikipedia or their language. The proper way to do so is by using watchlist and recentchanges (with "Show Wikidata edits" option enabled) in Wikipedias but sometimes it shows too many unrelated changes. Also, it would be good to patrol edits for languages you know because the descriptions are being shown and editable in the Wikipedia app making it vulnerable to vandalism (so many vandalism in this area goes unnoticed for a while and sometimes gets fixed by another reader which is suboptimal). So Lucas [1] and I had a pet project to allow you see unpatrolled edits related to a language in Wikidata. It has some basic integration with ORES and if you see a good edit and mark it as patrolled it goes away from this list. What I do usually is to check this page twice a day for Persian langauge which given the size of it, that's enough. It's in https://tools.wmflabs.org/wdvd/index.php the source code is in https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard and you can report issues/bug/feature requests in https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard/issues Please spread the word and any feedback about this tool is very welcome :) [1]: <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)> https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE) <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)> Best _______________________________________________ Wikitech-l mailing list Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l
It's tracked in: https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard/issues/2 On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 11:26 PM Magnus Manske <magnusmanske(a)googlemail.com> wrote:
Hello, People usually ask me how they can patrol edits that affect their
or their language. The proper way to do so is by using watchlist and recentchanges (with "Show Wikidata edits" option enabled) in Wikipedias
sometimes it shows too many unrelated changes. Also, it would be good to patrol edits for languages you know because the descriptions are being shown and editable in the Wikipedia app making it vulnerable to vandalism (so many vandalism in this area goes unnoticed
a while and sometimes gets fixed by another reader which is suboptimal). So Lucas [1] and I had a pet project to allow you see unpatrolled edits related to a language in Wikidata. It has some basic integration with
ORES
and if you see a good edit and mark it as patrolled it goes away from
list. What I do usually is to check this page twice a day for Persian langauge which given the size of it, that's enough. It's in https://tools.wmflabs.org/wdvd/index.php the source code is in https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard and you can report issues/bug/feature requests in https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard/issues Please spread the word and any feedback about this tool is very welcome
[1]: <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)> https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE) <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)> Best _______________________________________________ Wikitech-l mailing list Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l
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Dayllan Maza
This is great. Thank you for sharing On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 7:07 AM Amir Ladsgroup <ladsgroup(a)gmail.com> wrote:
It's tracked in: https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard/issues/2 On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 11:26 PM Magnus Manske < magnusmanske(a)googlemail.com> wrote:
but > sometimes it shows too many unrelated changes. > > Also, it would be good to patrol edits for languages you know because
> descriptions are being shown and editable in the Wikipedia app making
vulnerable to vandalism (so many vandalism in this area goes unnoticed
for > a while and sometimes gets fixed by another reader which is
suboptimal).
So Lucas [1] and I had a pet project to allow you see unpatrolled edits related to a language in Wikidata. It has some basic integration with
Eran Rosenthal
Good idea, and thanks for sharing. Ideas for improvement: 1. Missing reference - the list by itself is not sufficient to determine whether some edit is bad or not, as there is no reference (Qid is not meaningful). It would be nice to have another column with "reference" value to compare - either different language (en or fallback lang) or prev value 2. " /* wbsetlabel-add:1|he */ " or " /* wbsetlabel-set:1|he */" should be formatted to human readable format/removed/replaced with icon. 3. (dreaming) How awful would it be to move it to mediawiki itself (e.g implement ChangesListStringOptionsFilterGroup / ChangesListStringOptionsFilter [T176515 <https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T176515>]) doing regex queries on non indexed summary column of recent changes? On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 6:48 PM, Dayllan Maza <dmaza(a)wikimedia.org> wrote:
It's tracked in: https://github.com/Ladsgroup/
Vandalism-dashboard/issues/2
On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 11:26 PM Magnus Manske < magnusmanske(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > Quick note: Looks great, but "Changes in descriptions" is always on,
> after clicked off... > > On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 5:54 PM Amir Ladsgroup <ladsgroup(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > Hello, > > People usually ask me how they can patrol edits that affect their > Wikipedia > > or their language. The proper way to do so is by using watchlist and > > recentchanges (with "Show Wikidata edits" option enabled) in
Wikipedias
it > > vulnerable to vandalism (so many vandalism in this area goes
suboptimal). > > > > So Lucas [1] and I had a pet project to allow you see unpatrolled
> > related to a language in Wikidata. It has some basic integration with > ORES > > and if you see a good edit and mark it as patrolled it goes away from > this > > list. What I do usually is to check this page twice a day for Persian > > langauge which given the size of it, that's enough. > > > > It's in https://tools.wmflabs.org/wdvd/index.php the source code is
> > https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard and you can report > > issues/bug/feature requests in > > https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard/issues > > > > Please spread the word and any feedback about this tool is very
Alex Monk
On 29 Jan 2018 18:51, "Eran Rosenthal" <eranroz89(a)gmail.com> wrote:
even > > after clicked off... > > > > On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 5:54 PM Amir Ladsgroup <ladsgroup(a)gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > > > Hello, > > > People usually ask me how they can patrol edits that affect their > > Wikipedia > > > or their language. The proper way to do so is by using watchlist
> > recentchanges (with "Show Wikidata edits" option enabled) in
Wikipedias > > but > > > sometimes it shows too many unrelated changes. > > > > > > Also, it would be good to patrol edits for languages you know
> the > > > descriptions are being shown and editable in the Wikipedia app
edits > > > related to a language in Wikidata. It has some basic integration
> > ORES > > > and if you see a good edit and mark it as patrolled it goes away
> > this > > > list. What I do usually is to check this page twice a day for
> > > langauge which given the size of it, that's enough. > > > > > > It's in https://tools.wmflabs.org/wdvd/index.php the source code
in > > > https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard and you can
> > issues/bug/feature requests in > > https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard/issues > > > > Please spread the word and any feedback about this tool is very
:) > > [1]: <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)> > https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE) > > <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)> > Best > _______________________________________________ > Wikitech-l mailing list > Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l _______________________________________________ Wikitech-l mailing list Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l
Sorry, hit the wrong button with the previous email. I got an error when I tried this with language code 'En' (my phone wanted that) instead of 'en'. On 29 Jan 2018 22:00, "Alex Monk" <krenair(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> after clicked off... > > On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 5:54 PM Amir Ladsgroup <ladsgroup(a)gmail.com
> > wrote: > > > > > Hello, > > > People usually ask me how they can patrol edits that affect their > > Wikipedia > > > or their language. The proper way to do so is by using watchlist
> for > > a while and sometimes gets fixed by another reader which is suboptimal). > > > > So Lucas [1] and I had a pet project to allow you see unpatrolled
> :) > > > > [1]: <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)
> > https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE) > > > > <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)> > > Best > > _______________________________________________ > > Wikitech-l mailing list > > Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l > _______________________________________________ > Wikitech-l mailing list > Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l _______________________________________________ Wikitech-l mailing list Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l
Thanks for the report, Fixed in https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard/commit/6d326f21cb967eba7f8… And deployed now. Best On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 11:02 PM Alex Monk <krenair(a)gmail.com> wrote:
On 29 Jan 2018 18:51, "Eran Rosenthal" <eranroz89(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Good idea, and thanks for sharing. > > Ideas for improvement: > 1. Missing reference - the list by itself is not sufficient to determine > whether some edit is bad or not, as there is no reference (Qid is not > meaningful). > It would be nice to have another column with "reference" value to > compare - either different language (en or fallback lang) or prev value > 2. " /* wbsetlabel-add:1|he */ " or " /* wbsetlabel-set:1|he */" should
> formatted to human readable format/removed/replaced with icon. > 3. (dreaming) How awful would it be to move it to mediawiki itself (e.g > implement ChangesListStringOptionsFilterGroup / > ChangesListStringOptionsFilter [T176515 > <https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T176515>]) > doing regex queries on non indexed summary column of recent changes? > > On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 6:48 PM, Dayllan Maza <dmaza(a)wikimedia.org> > wrote: > > > This is great. Thank you for sharing > > > > On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 7:07 AM Amir Ladsgroup <ladsgroup(a)gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > > > It's tracked in: https://github.com/Ladsgroup/ > > Vandalism-dashboard/issues/2 > > > > > > On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 11:26 PM Magnus Manske < > > > magnusmanske(a)googlemail.com> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > Quick note: Looks great, but "Changes in descriptions" is always
> > even > > > > after clicked off... > > > > > > > > On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 5:54 PM Amir Ladsgroup <
ladsgroup(a)gmail.com
> > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hello, > > > > > People usually ask me how they can patrol edits that affect
> > > > Wikipedia > > > > > or their language. The proper way to do so is by using watchlist > and > > > > > recentchanges (with "Show Wikidata edits" option enabled) in > > Wikipedias > > > > but > > > > > sometimes it shows too many unrelated changes. > > > > > > > > > > Also, it would be good to patrol edits for languages you know > because > > > the > > > > > descriptions are being shown and editable in the Wikipedia app > making > > > it > > > > > vulnerable to vandalism (so many vandalism in this area goes > > unnoticed > > > > for > > > > > a while and sometimes gets fixed by another reader which is > > > suboptimal). > > > > > > > > > > So Lucas [1] and I had a pet project to allow you see
unpatrolled
> > edits > > > > > related to a language in Wikidata. It has some basic integration > with > > > > ORES > > > > > and if you see a good edit and mark it as patrolled it goes away > from > > > > this > > > > > list. What I do usually is to check this page twice a day for > Persian > > > > > langauge which given the size of it, that's enough. > > > > > > > > > > It's in https://tools.wmflabs.org/wdvd/index.php the source
> is > > in > > > > > https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard and you can > report > > > > > issues/bug/feature requests in > > > > > https://github.com/Ladsgroup/Vandalism-dashboard/issues > > > > > > > > > > Please spread the word and any feedback about this tool is very > > welcome > > > > :) > > > > > > > > > > [1]: <
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)
> > > https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE) > > > > > > <https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:Lucas_Werkmeister_(WMDE)> > > > Best > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Wikitech-l mailing list > > > Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l > > _______________________________________________ > > Wikitech-l mailing list > > Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l > _______________________________________________ > Wikitech-l mailing list > Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l _______________________________________________ Wikitech-l mailing list Wikitech-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l
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14 big moments in history of OKC's Quail Springs Mall
by Steve Lackmeyer & Richard Hall
Published: Mon, August 10, 2020 12:00 AM
Drone image of Lifetime Fitness, foreground, located just west of Quail Springs Mall. Image by Dave Morris.
Quail Springs Mall in Oklahoma City has had quite the history since ground broke on it in 1979. Here are 14 key moments of the last 41 years.
Construction begins on Quail Springs Mall in 1979.
OKLAHOMA CITYSHOPPING CENTERSQUAIL SPRINGS MALL: UNKNOWN: Caption reads, Shoppers and employees crowd into three levels for Quail Springs Mall's grand opening this morning. Staff Photo by Klock, Roger. Original Photo 10/23/1980. Published on T-10-23-80.
Crowds pack Quail Springs Mall on opening day on Oct. 23, 1980.
Ah, nostalgia
SHOPPING CENTERS / QUAIL SPRINGS MALL: MALL SCULPTURE: Caption reads, 'The Veta, ' a three-ton modernisitic sculpture made of steel beams rests on the front lawn of the new Quail Springs Shopping Mall. Staff Photo by Argo, Jim. Original Photo 10/15/1980.
"The Veta," a three-ton modernistic sculpture made of steel beams, rests on the front lawn of the new Quail Springs Mall in 1980.
Expanding reach
BRIDGES / CITY / HIGHLAND PARKWAY BRIDGE: UNKNOWN: Caption reads, Entering Quail Springs Mall will be much easier beginning Aug. 31st, the completion date of te Highland Parkway Bridge over the Kilpatrick Turnpike, now under construction. Staff Photo by D
Construction begins on the Kilpatrick Turnpike in 1990, which expands the mall's reach to western Oklahoma.
Ah, that's more like it
The 24-screen AMC Theater and a new food court opens up in 1998.
See ya around
Liquidation signs on the windows of Sears located at Quail Springs Mall on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman
The longstanding retail giant Sears closes its doors at Quail Springs Mall in January 2013.
Moving on and moving up
Oklahoma City agrees to a $2 million sales rebate as part of redeveloping the closed Sears spaces into a Von Maur department store in February 2013.
Von Maur opens in 2014.
H&M, a junior anchor, opens its first Oklahoma store at Quail Springs Mall in 2015.
Another retail giant closes its doors at the mall: Macy's shut it down in 2016.
Lifetime Fitness buys the former Macy's building in May 2016 with plans to tear it down, build a new complex.
Brookfield Properties buys General Growth Properties and its 162 malls for $9 billion in 2018.
Time to pump it up
Lifetime Fitness opens its doors in 2018.
Blue Zoo opens in July 2020.
Steve Lackmeyer
Steve Lackmeyer is a reporter, columnist and author who started his career at The Oklahoman in 1990. Since then, he has won numerous awards for his coverage, which included the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, the city's... Read more ›
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You Can Run, But You Can't Hide (Unless You Leave All Your Devices At Home)
Ad Age is reporting that Mother/New York is working with NBC Local Media to create hyperlocal content solutions in 10 key U.S. markets.
…the partnership with NBC will see the agency playing at the intersection of advertising, marketing and programming, potentially creating new kinds of content in the burgeoning local arena.
Mother Productions will have a staff of 12-15, including writers, motion designers, editors, producers and others, and will also draw from the agency's existing talent pool. It will orchestrate everything from station brand ID and promos to digital efforts and ads, while also creating locally-based content and relationships.
Apparently, Mother calls their approach "mass roots marketing" (because "hyperlocal content" lacks the sexiness required of a Mother project).
Kevin Lenard, a marketing consultant in Toronto says in a comment on Ad Age (and again on his blog) that experiential marketing is at the root of Mother's mass roots.
XM is the root of what Fast Company is calling the new age of "One-on-One" marketing, face-to-face, deeply connecting brands to instantly loyal consumers. 100 times more expensive than a TV impression, but 1,000 times more effective at changing consumer behavior on the spot.
What does it all mean? It means that advances in communications technology are opening avenues for brands to find you where you "live, work and play," wherever that may be. It also means that this new level of intimacy requires a new kind of pitch, one where entertainment and/or utility is at the center, not product info.
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Abu Dhabi's remarkable transformation in just a matter of decades can be attributed to the emirate's astute leaders who have been able to translate their vision into action.
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For Marathon Oil Corporation, its project to tackle malaria on an island off Equatorial Guinea is paying off. It reckons that for every dollar invested, the economic return is around four dollars.
How can sustainability issues become part of everyday business decisions and should business leaders, especially from family-controlled firms, be looking to take a longer term view rather than get caught up in the 'obsession' with quarterly results?
After spending several years in Iran as a refugee struggling to make a living, Shooperi Sharif never imagined that one day she would have a business of her very own. Last year, the 34-year old mother of three took out an Islamic microfinance loan to expand her business -- it was an Islamic loan as she's one of thousands of Afghans who refuse to take interest-bearing loans.
Affordable energy that is clean and consistent, delivered in a single system at a fraction of the price that people are paying today – 4.5 pence (US$0.07) per kilowatt hour (kWh) to be precise – isn't that too good to be true? John Banham, Chairman of Johnson Matthey, doesn't think so because these are the very benefits from fuel cells which are already powering homes and buildings in the US today. And it often comes from an unlikely source – methane gas from human waste.


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7Everyday Hero Joann Styron has volunteered for more than 20-years at Douglas Elbert Task Force
Shop today and give hope tomorrow
One of the best kept shopping secrets in Douglas County is located in Castle Rock.
It is a place where you can save money while helping others.
The slogan for the Douglas Elbert Task Force is "Shop today and give hope tomorrow."
"We are a non-profit that was started almost 32 years ago. Last year we served almost 16,000 people in Douglas and Elbert Counties. We have a food bank, a thrift store, we help with emergency rent and utility assistance," said Jenny Follmer, Deputy Dir., Douglas Elbert Task Force.
One of the ways the D-E Task Force makes money to help others is with a thrift shop called Treasures.
It is open to the public and is home to some great bargains on clothing, books, toys and household items.
The linens section of the store is tended to by volunteer Joann Styron.
"I have always enjoyed it so much. I get compliments on my clothing all the time and I tell them: 'It's the thrift store. You got to go to the thrift store,'" said Styron.
Styron has given her time in the thrift shop for more than 20 years.
"I live really close. So, I might come four or five times a week. It is just a good feeling. It just makes you feel good all over," said Styron.
The Douglas Elbert Task Force and its Treasures Thrift Shop are located at 1638 Park Street in Castle Rock.
Take the Wolfensberger exit west off I-25 to Park Street north.
To learn more go to www.detaskforce.org .
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Region Styria, Green Province, the second largest Austrian province combines majestic mountains and wonderful alpine landscapes with fertile vineyards and thermal spas and spa ideal for wellness, offering all the attractions of Austria Styria in a single region. Dachstein Glacier, over 800 km of ski runs for skiers of all categories such as Schladming ski resort - home to many winter sports competitions, health centers and Bad Gleichenberg appreciated for effectiveness in treating vascular diseases and lung specific wine being and a renowned culinary center of Austria, reasonable prices and rustic charm of this region gives an irresistible aura is an ideal tourist destination to spend an unforgettable holiday or skiing with his family.
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Ramsau a. Dachstein
General information1150 m above sea level 2709 inhabitants Location: in the mountains, close to a skiing area
All roads lead to Semmering Viennese Alps - winter resort par excellence, full of charm and summer, known since the days of empire. Good people come here and breathtaking scenery remained the same after the passing of years, waiting to delight another generation of viewers, and other mountain lovers of pure nature.
General informationSchladming, with its 5000 inhabitants, lies 750 m above sea level and is located in the mountains, near to a river and a skiing area. The westernmost town of Styria, Schladming is the centre of the Dachstein-Tauern region, which boasts the most beautiful mountainous landscapes in Austria. Because of this, Schladming is also a well-loved holiday resort.
City University of Graz, the second largest after Vienna, the capital of the federal state of Styria (Steiermark) and sits on the River Mur in southeastern Austria. Due to its position south east of the Alps, Graz is protected by western winds, which makes the weather in Graz have Mediterranean influences. Being placed in a tank with an opening to the south, Graz advantage of a warmer climate. Graz is a city with an undeniable charm and a trendy element rather surprising. Architecture dotted around the city of Graz is occasionally some strange buildings, and nothing can be more unexpected as the Kunsthaus (Art House) which at first seems like a bubble suspended.
Sankt Lambrecht is a municipality in the District of Murau, Styria, Austria, and the highest market town in the state (1028 meters above sea level) on the Thajagraben, the Styrian-Carinthian border mountain. Trades practiced in Sankt Lambrecht are woodworking (windows, furniture, chairs), a dynamite factory (explosives, military products), and tourism. St. Lambrecht's Abbey is one of the most important Benedictine monasteries in Austria and lies in the Grebenzen nature reserve The earliest sign of the monks is documented in 1076. Worth seeing are the Benedictine monastery (established 1096) and the Gothic monastery church (rebuilt in 1421). During World War II the town housed two of the sub-camps of the infamous Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp, one for male inmates and one for females.
Eisenerz ('' Iron Ore '') is an old mining hour from Styria, Austria at a distance of 109 km from Gas. It is located in the Erzbach Valley, surrounded by mountains and is is the Pfaffenstein Mind (1871m), the Kaiserschild Mountain Vest (2082m) and the southern Erzberg Mountains (1533m). The diverse landscape includes mountains, a mountain lake and hills.
General informationTauplitz, lying between 900 and 2000 m above sea level, has 1072 inhabitants and is situated on a plateau, surrounded by the peaks of the 'Totes Gebirge' mountain range. Take in the beauty of the landscape in the area, and feel the effect of the fresh air. Relax and wind down. You can become at one with nature here, both in summer, when you can enjoy the blossoming meadows, and in winter, when the deeply snow-covered countryside is particularly enchanting. Tauplitz lies amidst the 'Totes Gebirge' mountains, and to the south a skiing and walking paradise is to be found, bordered by the 'Kalkstock Grimming' mountain (2351 m). Worth seeing above all else is the 6-lake high alpine plateau, the 'Tauplitzalm' pasture, or the 'Tauplitz' waterfall.
General informationBlumau (1490 inhabitants) is situated in the lovely landscape of the hill country in eastern Styria. Blumau is renowned as a health resort and spa town for its mild climate. It offers a wide range of recreational and sports facilities. Furthermore you will find restaurants offering plain fare, cafés and cosy "Buschenschenken" (typical Styrian wine bars).
General information820 m above sea level 1000 inhabitants Location: by a skiing area
General informationBad Mitterndorf (3035 inhabitants) is located at 812m above sealevel in the Salzkammergut region, which has a long tradition as a summer resort and is well-known for the beauty of the landscape. In addition, Bad Mitterndorf offers thermal springs and mud. So whether you go for the healthy side or just want to enjoy an active holiday in unspoiled nature and fresh air, in Bad Mitterndorf it's all there for you.
General informationAt an altitude of 740 m, Haus, with its 2500 inhabitants, lies by a stream at the foot of a mountain. Together with Aich and Gössenberg, Haus - seeped in tradition - is in the winter time one of the most beautiful places in Styria. Village life in the mountains - where everybody knows your name!
General informationBad Waltersdorf (2000 inhabitants) lies in between the gentle hills of the thermal region of Styria on 290m above sea level. It is Austria's most recently set up spa an is regarded as a model village in the field of ecology because of the many initiatives taken to protect natural resources. Various sport and leisure facilities, events and sights in the whole region make for an unforgettable holiday.
Bad Radkersburg is a city in the southeast of the Austrian state of Styria in the district of Südoststeiermark. Bad Radkersburg is a spa sporting a thermal spring with a temperature of 80 °C. This and the longest sunshine duration in Austria make the town an attractive site of tourism with 100,000 stays per year.
General informationMariazell (at an altitude of 868 - 1266 m), one of Europes most renowned places of pilgrimage, looks back to a rich history of art and culture. Besides the basilica, many churches and holy places, much more is to be found in this small village with its 1947 inhabitants. Enjoy a nostalgic train ride on the famous 'Mariazellerbahn' train and the amazing views of the surrounding mountains. Landscape, fauna and flora present themselves in manifold variations and colours. Fountains, rivers and lakes invite the visitor for sports and recreation. Adventurers, nature lovers and those who prefer town life will all enjoy themselves here. Bruck, a town of cultural interest, and Kapfenberg, the economic and sporting centre of Upper Styria, constitute a vivid contrast to the idyll and diversity of nature.
General informationAt an altitude of 1274 m and with 580 inhabitants, Hohentauern is situated in a nature reserve, amidst more than 20 mountains, each at least 2000 m high. Hohentauern has a 2000 year history as a mountain pass crossing. The Romans built the first reinforced pass-road over the 'Thauern'. Today, the road still provides easy access to Hohentauern, and the fascination of the visitors who use it is always noticeable. Elsewhere, large amounts of traffic have eroded the Alps. Despite the modernity and variety of facilities and opportunites for tourists, Hohentauern has retained the flair of a mountain village protected from mass tourism. A place that has changed little since its origins, where you can take in the power of the heavens and the earth.
General informationPichl, with its 900 inhabitants, lies 800 m above sea level and is located in the mountains, next to a river and the skiing area. The westernmost location of Styria, makes part of the centre of the Dachstein-Tauern region, which boasts the most beautiful mountainous landscapes in Austria. Because of this, Pichl/Mandling is also a well-loved holiday resort.
Bad Aussee is a town in the Austrian state of Styria, located at the confluence of the three sources of the Traun River in the Ausseerland region. Bad Aussee serves as the economic and cultural center of the Styrian part of the Salzkammergut lakes region. With a population of 5,086, the town is said to be the geographical midpoint of Austria, symbolized by a stone monument in the centre of town.
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Saalfelden has approximately 17,000 inhabitants and Madinat Isa in 2000. Saalfelden is full of wonderful scenery, a superb mountain range, a combination of mountains of stone and grass.
General informationRohrmoos bei Schladming, lying between 760 and 2863 m above sea level, is situated in the mountains and has 1450 inhabitants. The far-reaching area of ROHRMOOS-UNTERTAL, in the heart of the sport region Schladming/Dachstein-Tauern, stretches from the 'Niederen Tauern' high mountain region to the mountain town of Schladming. In summer the area is an alpine walking area, in winter an ideal resort for a winter holiday.
How to get thereBy car: from Vienna via the Semmering, the Mürz-valley and then the Murtal-Schnellstraße to Murau. From Germany via Salzburg and the Tauernautobahn til to the exit St. Michael/Lungau and then via Tamsweg to Murau. From Italy via Klagenfurt and St. Veit to Murau. By train: to the railway station Unzmarkt and from there with the 'Steiermärkischen Landesbahnen' to Murau or to Radstadt and from there by bus to Murau. By airplane: the nearest airports are in Klagenfurt, Graz and Salzburg.
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General informationKitzbühel, with its 8105 inhabitants, lies 800 m above sea level at the foot of the 'Hahnenkamm' and 'Horn' mountains, close to the lake 'Schwarzsee'. Kitzbühel became a settlement area during the Middle Ages, and today's old-town facades were built in the 17th century. By that time, Kitzbühel had become a significant trade and market place. Kitzbühel remained distant from the devastation of the 1st and 2nd World Wars. Kitzbühel's rise to international tourism began with the completion of the railroad in late 19th century. By that time, the Kitzbühel mayor Franz Reisch had brought skis to Kitzbühel and had inspired a sensational growth in the sport of skiing. One of the most famous competitions in alpine skiing today, the spectacular Hahnenkamm race, was held for the first time in 1931. This was when Kitzbühel started to develop into a Skidorado.
Admont in summerHolidays in Admont in the middle of the fantastic beauty of the Gesäuseberge promise relaxing. Walking, hiking in the mountains with wonderful panoramic views, biking, mountain biking, swimming and some more else - all that offers Admont to the guests. The Admonter music-sommer invites to several events and a special highlight will be the visit of the 'Benediktinerstift' Admont, in which the greates monastery-library is taken in.
St. Georgen ob Murau is the main resort of the muncipality St. Georgen am Kreischberg, which is home to approx. 1.880 inhabitants. The two districts St. Georgen and St. Lorenzen are connected by the "Holz-Europabrücke", which is at the moment the largest unsupported wooden bridge and a fascinating landmark in the region. Thanks to the direct proximity to the mountains Kreischberg and Frauenalpe, fans of skiing and snowboarding of all ages can get to know a diverse and family-friendly ski area. The region also has a lot to offer apart from skiing. Numerous mountain huts, pubs and bars offer not only excellent regional specialities, but also music and party until late at night. Whether a romantic hike through the snowy landscapes, ice skating, night tobogganing at Kreischberg, an excursion on snow shoes or a ski tour - the special flair of the holiday region in Mur Valley will enchant you!
General informationVeitsch, located in the north-east of Styria, lies 669 m above the sea level in the Veitsch valley and has 2700 inhabitants. It invites you to stroll around the shops and linger in the lovely cafés. As well during the summer as during the winter Veitsch offers numerous opportunities for sport, fun and relaxation. A special feature in Veitsch is the pilgrims cross, which is the biggest wooden cross in the world.
General informationTurrach, with its 1027 inhabitants, is situated at an altitude of between 900 and 1763 m, close to a skiing area. Exactly the right place for those seeking relaxation! Numerous sporting possibilities mean that boredom doesn't stand a chance here. Alongside these opportunities, you could visit the Montan museum, which diplays relics from days gone by, when Turrach was still a mining community. The church in the area is worth seeing for its wooden coffered ceiling alone. The sunny and mild mountain climate, the fascinating landscape, and the extremely hospitable atmosphere guarantess relaxing and fun-packed holiday days.
Alpl Bei Krieglach
General informationAlpl bei Krieglach lies on 612 m of lake height in the Mürztal in Styria and has 5195 inhabitants. The town was home to the famous writer Peter Rosegger (The rogue from the Alps, Documents of the schoolmaster, and many more). Roseggers Waldschule and Waldheimat are in the area Alpl.
Krakauebene
General informationKrakauebene lies 1300 m above sea level and has 600 inhabitants. The 'Healthy Valley' on the south side of the Schladminger Tauern offers a lot of possibilities for relaxation, in summer as well as in winter.
General informationSeckau is situated at a plateau at the foot of the 'Seckauer Alps'. There life ca. 1300 inhabitants at 46,26 km². The valley is very clam and harmonical because there is rather less traffic. One of the main attractions is the 'Abtei Seckau' which was built in 1140. In 1886 a part of the 'Basilika' collapsed and Ildephons Schober has rebuilt the two towers. Today there is a distinguished privat grammar school.
General informationSt. Kathrein on Offenegg lies at 972 m above see level amidst the largest closed mountain pastoral area of Europe known as the Teichalm-Sommeralm area. The township is the starting point for long relaxing mountain walks through the undisturbed nature of the area as well as sport activities of all descriptions and levels of difficulty.
General informationSemriach with its 3.200 inhabitants lies 430 - 1.445 m above sea level. The distance to Graz, the capital of Styria is about 25 km. In Semriach you can fin the Lurgrotte, a well known limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites.
General informationThe county town of Hartberg, lying 360 m above sea level and with 6050 inhabitants, is situated in the densley wooded hilly countryside of the alpine foothills. First documented in 1128/29, Hartberg can look back on a rich and varied history, which is reflected in many of the town's buildings, excavations, frescos and art treasures. Up until the 13th century, Hartberg was the first palatinate of the margravial house and as such was bigger and more important than Graz or any other town in the area. The well-known, romantic tomb dates back to the 12th century. In the late middle ages and in modern times, the princely town has been an important bastion against the Turks and the Hungarians. Evidence of the town's colourful past can be seen in parts of the old town wall, the many idyllic narrow streets, the castle occupied by the former lords, and the outline of a Roman villa under the parish church, with stone inscriptions and sculptures derived from Roman gravestone memorials.
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Ycee Confirms Leaving Record Label, Tinny Entertainment | IkoroduVibes | Exporting Africa Entertainment..
Nigerian Rapper, Ycee, says he has officially left his former label, Tinny Entertainment, putting an end to months of speculations surrounding his exit from the label that brought him mainstream success.
Ycee made the confirmation on Twitter in response to a fan who asked if he was still signed to the label, confirming the rumors of a silent departure that were rife as far back as August 2018.
Ycee first came into the limelight in 2015 with the success of the monster single, 'Jagaban.' He followed it up with other hit anthems such as 'Omo Alhaji' before the release of his debut body of work "The First Wave" under the label's imprint in 2017.
Ycee's announcement was coming ahead of the upcoming release of his new single, title, "Ain't Nobody Badder Than" (#ANBT) due for release at the end of the month.
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For the less corporate individual, such as an entrepreneur in tech, food, arts, design, fashion and blogging, go for more contemporary fashion where you can still look sharp. Stay away from hoodies or anything that looks too casual. Dressing sharp attracts and keeps wanted attention. Attention is wanted when you are seeking to establish yourself.


Member of the Board of BSCRS (Belgian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery). Active member of ASCRS and ESCRS. Director of an instructional course of the annual ESCRS Congress "Prevention and Management of Complications in Lasik".
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This practitioner has provided evidence that they are licensed to practice medicine, ophthalmology and refractive surgery in their area. It is your responsibility to review the professional qualifications of this practitioner and to determine that he is qualified and licensed to perform the treatment procedures intended. We make no warrantees in this regard. Created February 19, 2005, updated February 26, 2005.


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Anodic dissolution growth of metal–organic framework HKUST-1 monitored via in situ electrochemical atomic force microscopy
Stephen D. Worrall, *a Mark A. Bissett, a Martin P. Attfield *bc and Robert A. W. Dryfe *c
a School of Materials, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
E-mail: stephen.worrall@manchester.ac.uk
b Centre for Nanoporous Materials, School of Chemistry, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
E-mail: m.attfield@manchester.ac.uk
c School of Chemistry, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK
E-mail: robert.dryfe@manchester.ac.uk
In situ electrochemical atomic force microscopy (ec-AFM) is utilised for the first time to probe the initial stages of metal–organic framework (MOF) coating growth via anodic dissolution. Using the example of the Cu MOF HKUST-1, real time surface analysis is obtained that supports and verifies many of the reaction steps in a previously proposed mechanism for this type of coating growth. No evidence is observed however for the presence or formation of Cu2O, which has previously been suggested to be both key for the formation of the coating and a potential explanation for the anomalously high adhesion strength of coatings obtained via this methodology. Supporting in situ electrochemical Raman spectroscopy also fails to detect the presence of any significant amount of Cu2O before or during the coating's growth process.
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CE00761F
CrystEngComm, 2018,20, 4421-4427
S. D. Worrall, M. A. Bissett, M. P. Attfield and R. A. W. Dryfe, CrystEngComm, 2018, 20, 4421 DOI: 10.1039/C8CE00761F
Stephen D. Worrall
Mark A. Bissett
Martin P. Attfield
Robert A. W. Dryfe


Peter Mumby, a British marine ecologist and professor at Australia's University of Queensland, has become the 37th recipient of the Rosenstiel Award. The award is one of the top honors awarded by the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Miami, Florida.
Mumby, received the award, based on his remarkable contribution to marine studies. Mumb, who began his career in 1992 at the Coral Cay Conservation in Belize as a Science Coordinator, designing marine reserves, has been over the years been involved in studies on the impacts of marine reserves on Caribbean reefs, among many other marine studies. At the Univeristy of Sheffield, he received a Ph.D in coral reef remote sensing. While at the University of Newcastle and the University of Exeter in the UK, he took on two research fellowships in the same field, and is author of two books, 85 journal articles, and several first-author papers in Science and Nature.
Beyond is academic achievements, Mumby's work has also made impact in the implementation of policies as regards marine life. His studies on Caribbean reefs, resulted in a discovery that the direct effects of protecting fish can have profound indirect effects on the ecosystem. Such findings helped provide insight into the consequences of conserving herbivorous fishes, reducing nutrient runoff, conserving mangroves, and restoring urchin populations. His works, too, have helped in implementing a ban on herbivore exploitation in Belize, and the identification of a marine park at Conception Island in the Bahamas.
"Professor Mumby is a leading figure in coral reef science, whose work spans the fields of remote sensing, connectivity, ecology, and climate change. It is extremely rare for someone to have made such lasting contributions to such a broad range of fields at such an early stage in their career. With the future of coral reefs currently hanging in the balance, it's good to know that scientists like Professor Mumby have dedicated themselves to finding ways to help these ecosystems persist and thrive over the next few decades."
The Rosenstiel Award honors scientists who, in the past decade, have made significant and growing impacts in their field. It is an award targeted for researchers that are already making outstanding scientific contributions in their early to mid-career stages. Created through an endowment from the Rosenstiel Foundation, it recognizes outstanding scientists for their contributions to marine science and in oceanographically relevant areas of atmospheric science with a $10,000 prize. It is awarded annually to one individual on a rotating basis for achievements in six broad disciplinary areas: marine geology and geophysics; meteorology and physical oceanography; marine and atmospheric chemistry; marine biology and fisheries; applied marine physics; and marine affairs. This year's award to falls within the discipline of marine biology and fisheries.
A dinner to celebrate and acknowledge Mumby's achievements will be held on April 6 at the Rosenstiel School.


BIOFACH is a World's leading Trade Fair for Organic Food and takes place for the 27th year in succession in 2016. From 10th to 13th of February, people, ideas and tastes will be gathered together under one roof. BIOFACH in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg is the place where people share their passionate interest in organic food, get to know each other and exchange views. As a visiting professional you can meet organic producers from the international organic market and be inspired by the sector's latest international trends. We will be there with Bulgarian Organic Products Association (BOPA). You are welcome to come!


Even though I was born in Michigan, I grew up in Nashville, so country music is practically ingrained into my DNA. I LOVE country music, and I get very annoyed when anyone says they hate it. In fact, I am convinced that anyone that says they hate country music has never really given it a chance. Sure there are some TERRIBLE songs ("Red Solo Cup" is the most recent big hit that comes to mind), but that's true of any genre ("Gangnam Style" anyone?). To me, what sets Country Music apart as a genre is its focus on story telling. Not that a good pop song can't tell a story (we've got hundreds on this playlist that do) but country songs often take it to the next level and can make you feel all sorts of emotions. Naturally, there are many country songs on this playlist that conjure up Doctor Who feelings. So those who claim to HATE country should give these songs a listen and then get back to me.
And if you get back to me and say you still hate country music, I can't help you. And I also question whether or not you have a soul.
"There's a new wind blowing like I've never known.
I'm breathing deeper than I've ever done.
And it sure feels good to finally feel the way I do.
I wanna love somebody, love somebody like you.
And I'm letting go of all my lonely yesterdays.
I've forgivin' myself for the mistakes I've made.
Now there's just one thing, the only thing I wanna do.
This song screams the Ninth Doctor at the end of "End of the World", which I also covered in my last playlist post. While the Doctor still has many many gruff moments post "End of the World" (which IS only the second episode of the series), I always pinpoint the end of that episode as the moment where The Doctor started to heal and began to open himself up to Rose. He doesn't completely change all at once, there would be no fun in that. It's an ongoing process. But in that moment where he and Rose head off to get some chips, The Doctor begins to let go of his past and relax and allows himself to think that there could be something more for him.
That's why I run to you.
This song is about partnership and finding that one person you can count on above anyone else. If that is not what you think the Doctor and Rose are to each other, then you are watching the show wrong. Fact.