Satcom Direct's limited edition GOLD SDR router.
Satcom Direct displayed its limited edition GOLD SDR router for business aviation customers at the Dubai Air Show.
The anodised GOLD Satcom Direct Router (SDR) can integrate with any satcom system and manage cabin communications, run software apps and connect to 3G/4G cellular networks.
It weighs less than 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms), and meets DO-160G and DO-178B Level D standards.
Satcom Direct says the SDR not only interfaces with current networks, but is designed to work with future networks including Ka, Ku and L-Band, and others in development. STCs are available for most major airframes.
The company also promoted its GlobalVT app, which works with the SDR and enables passengers to use their own mobile (cellphone) number on their smartphone while in-flight, anywhere in the world.
The service acts like a global cellular roaming service, routeing all calls and texts to a passenger's smartphone number via a satellite connection.
All passengers need to do is download and install the app to enable the service. They then switch their phone to inflight mode and enable a Wi-Fi connection to the onboard Satcom Direct SDR router.
The GlobalVT app is available for both iOS and Android and allows users to use their own contacts and caller ID. All outgoing calls will correctly show your number as the originator, which increases the chance of it being answered. Incoming calls also correctly display the number of the person calling you.
Satcom Direct's Sanaa Saadani said that the system will work with ViaSat Ku-band systems and Inmarsat SwiftBroadband (SBB).
"The call quality is excellent," said Saadani. "Before GlobalVT you would have needed the phone number of the aircraft and know that the person you are calling is actually onboard.
Satcom Direct also highlighted the benefits of its new Skybond service. Skybond works with the SDR to provide faster in-flight data speeds of up to 1.4 Mbps by combining multiple streaming channels of Inmarsat's SwiftBroadBand service.
This allows passengers to stream video, music, or use video conferencing, while in-flight, anywhere in the world.
The company said it is also getting ready for the global launch of Inmarsat's ultra-fast Ka-band Jet ConneX service.
Jet ConneX is the business aviation variant of Inmarsat's Global Xpress (GX) service that will operate on its high-speed Inmarsat-5 (I-5) satellite constellation. When fully launched around the end of this year, it will deliver global satellite communications services that support high data rate applications in-flight, including streaming YouTube videos and Skype video calls, in real-time.
Honeywell is developing a tail-mounted antenna for the Jet ConneX service that should be available early in 2016.
The MCS-8000 antenna is currently being tested on two aircraft in the US and an STC for the Dassault Falcon is expected in late Q4 2015.
The MCS-8000 had originally been touted as being capable of delivering up to 30Mbps to the aircraft, but early signs are that Inmarsat and its partners will offer data packages with a "maximum information rate" of 15Mbps. This is still around 35 times faster than a standard SwiftBroadband connection.
To verify the functionality of its aero network and software services over the I-5 network, Satcom Direct recently conducted tests at its international headquarters in Farnborough, UK, via the initial Inmarsat I-5 satellite (F1), now in service over Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Jim Jensen, founder and CEO of Satcom Direct, said: "The next generation satellite networks are going to advance airborne data speeds in a significant way.


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OWN RECOGNIZANCE (OR)
A way the defendant can get out of jail, without paying bail, by promising to appear in court when next required to be there. Sometimes called 'personal recogni... (more...)
A way the defendant can get out of jail, without paying bail, by promising to appear in court when next required to be there. Sometimes called 'personal recognizance.' Only those with strong ties to the community, such as a steady job, local family and no history of failing to appear in court, are good candidates for 'OR' release. If the charge is very serious, however, OR may not be an option.
A trial that ends prematurely and without a judgment, due either to a mistake that jeopardizes a party's right to a fair trial or to a jury that can't agree on ... (more...)
A trial that ends prematurely and without a judgment, due either to a mistake that jeopardizes a party's right to a fair trial or to a jury that can't agree on a verdict (a hung jury) If a judge declares a mistrial in a civil case, he or she will direct that the case be set for a new trial at a future date. Mistrials in criminal cases can result in a retrial, a plea bargain or a dismissal of the charges.
EXCLUSIONARY RULE
A rule of evidence that disallows the use of illegally obtained evidence in criminal trials. For example, the exclusionary rule would prevent a prosecutor from ... (more...)
A rule of evidence that disallows the use of illegally obtained evidence in criminal trials. For example, the exclusionary rule would prevent a prosecutor from introducing at trial evidence seized during an illegal search.
See criminal insanity.
A crime consisting of physical contact that is intended to harm someone. Unintentional harmful contact is not battery, no mater how careless the behavior or how... (more...)
A crime consisting of physical contact that is intended to harm someone. Unintentional harmful contact is not battery, no mater how careless the behavior or how severe the injury. A fist fight is a common battery; being hit by a wild pitch in a baseball game is not.
To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the crimi... (more...)
To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the criminal records of a juvenile offender to be expunged when he reaches the age of majority, to allow him to begin his adult life with a clean record. Or, a company or government agency may routinely expunge out-of-date records to save storage space.
A crime, less serious than a felony, punishable by no more than one year in jail. Petty theft (of articles worth less than a certain amount), first-time drunk d... (more...)
A crime, less serious than a felony, punishable by no more than one year in jail. Petty theft (of articles worth less than a certain amount), first-time drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident are all common misdemeanors.
(1) To discredit. To impeach a witness' credibility, for example, is to show that the witness is not believable. A witness may be impeached by showing that he h... (more...)
(1) To discredit. To impeach a witness' credibility, for example, is to show that the witness is not believable. A witness may be impeached by showing that he has made statements that are inconsistent with his present testimony, or that he has a reputation for not being a truthful person. (2) The process of charging a public official, such as the President or a federal judge, with a crime or misconduct and removing the official from office.
BAIL BOND
The money posted by a 'bondsman' for a defendant who cannot afford his bail. The defendant pays a certain portion, usually 10%. If the defendant fails to appear... (more...)
The money posted by a 'bondsman' for a defendant who cannot afford his bail. The defendant pays a certain portion, usually 10%. If the defendant fails to appear for a court hearing, the judge can issue a warrant for his arrest and threaten to 'forfeit,' or keep, the money if the defendant doesn't appear soon. Usually, the bondsman will look for the defendant and bring him back, forcefully if necessary, in order to avoid losing the bail money.
Magruder v. Com.
... Because the procedure provided in Code § 19.2-187.1 adequately protects a criminal defendant's rights under the Confrontation Clause and because the defendants in these appeals failed to utilize that procedure, we conclude that they waived the challenges under the ...
McCain v. Com.
... 335, 340, 288 SE2d 475, 478 (1982). Under well-settled principles of law, police officers may stop a person for the purpose of investigating possible criminal behavior even though no probable cause exists for an arrest. Terry, 392 US at 22, 88 S.Ct. 1868. ...
McMorris v. Com.
... This was all contemporaneous. Therefore[,] the robbery statute applies." In refusing McMorris' petition for appeal, the Court of Appeals concluded that the evidence established that McMorris shared the criminal intent of those who did steal Ottey's telephone and other items. ...
-DUI-DWI
-Felony
-Misdemeanor
-RICO Act
-White Collar Crime
-Traffic

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The mountains of Arizona have three main growing seasons. So, as the nights of Autumn become cooler we change our local vegetable gardens from fruiting tomatoes and squash to kale, broccoli, chives, and lettuce. Now through the end of the year is when the best-flavored leafy vegetables are harvested. As deciduous plants start dropping their leaves it's time to start planting some gorgeous winter plants and winter-blooming vegetables.
When many of my summer vegetables stopped producing I pulled them from the gardens. Pumpkin, tomato, cucumber, and squash, even the decorative gourds have all been removed from the Lain gardens. Basil has been picked to make delicious, locally-sourced pesto, and to free-up space for winter chives, lavender, rosemary, and thyme. This also makes room for fresh cauliflower, kale, spinach, and other healthful leafy vegetables. Gardeners new to the local landscape find it hard to believe, but Arizona mountains are so mild you can harvest something from the gardens every month of the year. Right now my favorite crop is lettuce.
No vegetable garden is complete without lettuce. It's so easy to grow lettuce tucked around plants, using it as edging, and filling containers. Forget the round heads of iceberg and uniform stacked hearts of romaine from the grocery store. These are crispy, but the varieties grown in your own backyard are far healthier to serve at your table. Lettuce is as varied as any of the spring greens and so much fun to "play" with in the landscape!
Crisphead varieties form a head like iceberg lettuce, the outer leaves protecting the inner leaves from the heat. Regina Dei Ghiacci is an Italian crisphead with just a hint of texture to the outer leaves.
Butterhead has loose leaves, but the base forms a semi-heart. These are more tolerant of mountain drought. Lolla Rossa/Lollo Rosso lettuce has a base but forms full, frilly, deep red leaves that make for an excellent foliage contrast.
Romaine doesn't actually have a heart, but its shape is upright and looks nice in a border. Cimmaron is one of the more popular romaine varieties because of its beautiful, glowing red color. Rouge D'Hiver is another romaine with red tinges that does well in both mountain cold and heat.
Loose leaf has neither head nor heart but a floppy structure, and a non-stop harvest throughout all the seasons. Australian Yellow is an excellent example of a loose -leaved variety with texture and bright gold colors. Winter Marvel is excellent for the fall garden, tolerating the cold of the transition from fall to winter.
Do not overlook heirloom varieties with lots of history and proven success. The excellent antique varieties have stood the test of time and will perform well in your garden today.
You can find lettuce starts from garden centers and farmers' markets, but seeds are the best way to go. Conveniently, and a real time-saver, lettuce seeds may be sown directly into the garden.
The first outdoor lettuce seed can be sown when the ground is at 45 degrees, which is the month of November in the mountains of Arizona. In the fall, wait until the soil cools and the air has cooled to 70 degrees or below. Tuck starts around other more slowly maturing annuals, which later will fill the spaces left by harvested lettuces.
Mulch helps keep soil cool and weeds suppressed, giving lettuces the ideal growing environment. As long as they aren't competing for moisture it's pretty easy to grow juicy, flavorful, prolific lettuces.
For an edible landscape, use lettuces as edging for beds or to fill space as ground covers.
Containers make ideal lettuce gardens. Plant a combination of lettuces, flowers, and herbs for an interesting assortment that will last right through winter. Mixing flowers and herbs with lettuces will blend colors and texture. A "salad garden" truly is a fun project!. Tuck lettuce around other salad veggies like cauliflower to keep everything in one yummy spot.
With varying heights and textures, you can plan a whole lettuce patch for fast-growing spring color. Lettuce appreciates the shade from other plants as they fill in and block the warming sun of late spring and early summer.
Just Published! The Secret Garden: Plants as a Natural Screen is a book for local gardeners with details about screening plants. Free copies are available for download at WattersGardenCenter.com under 'LEARN'.
Until the next issue, I'll be on hand at the garden center helping local gardeners plan their winter gardens.


Music runs deep in my veins. My dad introduced me to rock and roll at a very young age and I've been singing, humming and dancing ever since.
Do you know how many songs I sang over and over in my head while I spent hours of solitary swimming a day?
And even though I'm pretty much in love with music, I have never been a huge concertgoer.
You have to be really awesome to get me to shell out money to go see you when I could go jam out to a great live band at a bar for free while I dance three feet from where they are playing.
Of course there are people who I have decided are worth the money.
Obviously I have seen Billy Joel. Three times. And it would be way more if he would just go back on tour already.
But last night Wes and I shelled out a whopping seventeen bucks a piece to see this guy and were completely blown away.
Best seventeen dollars I've ever spent.
Wes and I have been listening to Eric Hutchinson for about a year now and he is pretty much our go to for any occasion. But nothing could have prepared us for how great he would be live.
We spent almost two hours moving and laughing and singing along.
He has an unbelievable stage presence and an obvious zest for life and fun.
With a bunch of recently added dates to his extended tour, I HIGHLY recommend you check him out.
And you can make this dish before you head out to rock out.
Start by seasoning your meat liberally with salt and pepper.
Drizzle ½ cup balsamic vinegar over the steak and let it marinate for 15 minutes. Flip the steak and let it marinate for another 15 minutes.
While the meat is marinating, combine your tomatoes and your parsley in a bowl and season them well with salt and pepper. Toss and set aside.
After the meat has marinated, heat your grill to high heat or heat a grill pan over high heat.
Lightly oil the grill or grill pan with 1 tablespoons olive oil and place the meet on the hot grill.
Cook the meat about 6 to 7 minutes so that it gets a really nice sear on both sides.
After the meat has a good sear, cook until the meat is medium rare in the center. About 20 minutes total (meat will read 135 degrees F in the center).
When the steak is done, remove it from the heat and cover it with foil to rest for 10 minutes.
While the meat is resting, heat the remaining oil and the butter in a medium pan over medium heat.
After the butter has melted, add in the shallot and reduce the heat to low.
Cook the shallots until they are translucent, about 1 minute.
Add in the remaining balsamic vinegar and simmer until the liquid has reduced slightly.
After the liquid has reduced slightly, remove it form the heat.
By now the meat has rested. Cut it against the grain into 1/2-3/4 inch slices.
Top the steak with the tomato mixture and then drizzle the balsamic shallots over the top.
After he liquid has reduced slightly, remove it form the heat.


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Did Arab uprisings deepen the Sunni-Shia divide?
The framing of some Arab uprisings along sectarian lines is reductionist and entirely misleading
by Rima Majed
The use of sectarian discourse serves to recruit more people into what are essentially political battles [AP]
From Pakistan to Lebanon, passing through Bahrain and Yemen and Syria; political tension and violence are attributed to sectarianism. Believed to be driven by an age-old animosity dating back to the feud over the transfer of power after the Prophet's death, the schism between the Muslim-majority Sunni and the Muslim-minority Shia is dominating the centre stage.
Many analysts and so-called "experts" compete in providing little more than primordialist analyses, supposedly, to help us understand the Sunni-Shia conflict. Whereas some have claimed that the Sunni-Shia schism is dividing the world today, others have argued that, "the ferocious battle between Sunni and Shia is shattering the imperial borders drawn up a century ago".
Speaking to the BBC, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamed Javad Zarif said that the sectarian strife between the Sunni and Shia is "the most serious security threat not only to the region but to the world at large". This tendency to depict the political tension as a sectarian one rooted in inflexible innately opposed identities, is reductionist, if not entirely misleading.
Instead of exploring the complex and dynamic nature of the Syrian conflict that is essentially a conflict over power; many are busy redrawing sectarian maps and concluding that the conflict is essentially a sectarian one.
If sectarian identities alone are enough to create conflict and instigate violence, why hasn't this happened ever since those identities were forged and why did it intensify at certain times and not others in the history of the Sunni-Shia relations? If violence necessarily follows sectarianism, why has Sunni-Shia violence been more intense in countries like Pakistan and Iraq and almost non-existent in countries like Kuwait or Turkey?
Reframing the conflict
The history of political conflict in the Middle East has often been understood in sectarian terms. For example, although the Ottoman-Safavid conflict was essentially a struggle over territory, power and economic interests; it has been widely framed and understood as a conflict between the Sunni Ottoman and Shia Safavid empires.
The modern "Sunni-Shia" discourse in analysing conflicts emerged in the late 1970s/early 1980s for many reasons. The flood of arms and funding by the US to Islamic jihadi groups in Afghanistan in an effort to fight the Soviet Union created a fertile land for the flourishing of militarised Sunni groups, that later, were funded and supported by Saudi Arabia to expand and operate in different countries.
In the meantime, the Iranian revolution of 1979 succeeded in establishing an Islamic republic headed by a Shia who serves as the supreme leader of the government. The exportation of the Iranian revolution had clear and immediate outcomes ranging from the creation of the Tehrik-e-Nafaz-e-Fiqah-e-Jafaria (Organisation of the Jaafari Law) in Pakistan, to the establishment of Hezbollah in Lebanon in 1982. Although these parties' constituencies, in their respective countries, are predominantly Shia, their political behaviour has not always been "sectarianised": Hezbollah's political activity in Lebanon was seen as a "national" resistance against the Israeli occupation for more than a decade.
In a similar fashion, political conflict between countries in the region, were not always framed as sectarian. For example, the Iran-Iraq war of 1980-88 was not framed in sectarian terms mainly because the Baathist regime presented itself as an Arab nationalist regime and not a Sunni one. It is only with the decline of leftist and nationalist movements in the Arab region that a more sectarian discourse has started to arise. Whereas the so-called "Sunni-Shia" conflict has ravaged Pakistan and Afghanistan since the late 1980s; this discourse has only openly surfaced in the Arab World after the Iraq war in 2003.
The on-going Syrian conflict today deepened this divide and attracted extremists on both sides. Although the Syrian revolution started as a peaceful popular revolt against a dictator, it only began to take a sectarian turn this year. This can be attributed to many factors ranging from the rise of extremist Sunni groups backed by the Gulf states; to the involvement of Hezbollah, supported by Iran, under the pretext of protecting the shrine of Sayida Zaynab; and the decline of the initial secular movement that did not receive any regional or international support. It is interesting to note that although the Alawites are not exactly Shia, the framing of the conflict at the regional level still falls under the bigger Sunni v Shia discourse.
The main determinant that can explain why a "Sunni-Shia" conflict surfaced in one country and not another, is the position of these sectarian groups within the power structure.
The alignment of interests and identities at the local level along with the dynamics of the regional scene - namely Saudi Arabia v Iran - made it possible to substitute political and sectarian identities. In other words, the boundaries of the sectarian and political identities became equal, making it possible for instance to use the terms "Shia" and "Hezbollah" or "Alawite" and "Pro-Assad regime" interchangeably. It is specifically in this trap that most analysts fall. Instead of exploring the complex and dynamic nature of the Syrian conflict that is essentially a conflict over power; many are busy redrawing sectarian maps and concluding that the conflict is essentially a sectarian one.
The case of Lebanon
In a region that is known for its wide sectarian diversity, it is plausible to ask why the Sunni-Shia discourse has recently exploded to an extent that overshadows any other sectarian divide. In countries where political parties are based on clearly defined sectarian communities, and where two main communities are somehow equal in size or power, any political conflict can easily be turned into a sectarian one. Take for example, the Lebanese case.
Whereas the country had historically been divided along Christian-Muslim sectarian fault-lines, the Sunni-Shia schism has more recently replaced this old divide. The reasons for this are mainly socio-economic and political changes, however it has been framed in sectarian terms because Sunni and Shia communities are the only ones able to compete in terms of size and power.
Whereas the Druze community is heavily involved in the political conflict in Lebanon today, its political activity has not been reflected in the wider sectarian split since it forms a minority that can only be seen as an ally to the bigger Sunni or Shia groups. Similarly, many Christian-based groups in Lebanon are involved in the political life of the country; however, we no longer hear of the Christians in the wider sectarian discourse because the Christian community in Lebanon is divided along political lines making it less salient to describe their political involvements in sectarian terms.
Unequal power
Conflict arises between groups that can compete. The main determinant that can explain why a "Sunni-Shia" conflict surfaced in one country and not another, is the position of these sectarian groups within the power structure. For example, the politicisation of the Alawites in Turkey and in Syria, is very different.
The Alevi community in Turkey forms around 15 percent of the population and is politically active; however it has a limited share of power. On the other hand, the Alawites of Syria form around 12 percent of the population but they hold the quasi-totality of political and economic power in the country through the Assad family and their entourage. Therefore, the political divide can only become a sectarian divide in countries where the competing factions maintain a certain level of power.
Sectarianism is an invented concept that it is created using historical, economic and cultural material for the purposes of political mobilisation. The usage of such a sectarian discourse, especially in times of heightened violence and instability, helps crystallise sectarian identities and serves to recruit more individuals into those very political battles that are framed under religious terms.
Rima Majed is a researcher and a PhD Candidate in Political Sociology at the University of Oxford.
Rima Majed


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Q: Get the correct hour for a UNIX timestamp I think this is a stupid question, but seems that I cannot find the answer.
I have this timestamp: 1295598602.
In my php script I have:

$date = date('Y-m-d', 1295598602);
    $hour = date('H', 1295598602) . ':00';

This returns:

Date: 2011-01-21
  Hour: 03:00

Now I went to an online conversion site to test this. I used this one.
But it seems that for this timestamp value it is

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:30:02 GMT

Now, which one is correct?

A: Use correct timezone:
>> date_default_timezone_get();
'UTC'
>> date('Y-m-d h:i:s',1295598602);
'2011-01-21 08:30:02'
>> date_default_timezone_set('CET');
true
>> date('Y-m-d h:i:s',1295598602);
'2011-01-21 09:30:02'
>> date_default_timezone_set('UTC');
true
>> date('Y-m-d h:i:s',1295598602);
'2011-01-21 08:30:02'

A: In GMT / UTC (they're almost but not quite exactly the same) that timestamp is indeed Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:30:02 GMT.
If you're in a different timezone but always want GMT you'll need to use the gmdate() function instead of date().

A: Both are correct. In the code snippet PHP adjusts for timezone. Try date_default_timezone_set('UTC'); to get proper unadjusted values.

A: Another option is to set the default timezone for your script.
For example,
date_default_timezone_set('Europe/London');
$timestamp = '1295598602';
echo date('Y-m-d H:i:s', $timestamp);

would get you the same result as the online conversion tool is showing.
There are a number of timezone-related function in PHP that will allow you to modify which time zone is being shown.
You can check the PHP docs for a list of your options: http://www.php.net/manual/en/ref.datetime.php

A: According to date() function description,

timestamp is optional and defaults to
  the value of time().

And according to time() function description, it returns GMT timestamp.
So, PHP does conversion to your time zone, while onlineconversion.com does not.

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Q: White background shows when keyboard closes on Android I am testing my app on HTC One M8 running Android version 5.0.2. When an input field in the app loses focus, a white background is shown after the keyboard closes.

My background image is set on .scroll-content, so I don't understand why it acts like this on Android.

A: Check your ionic pane colour and view colour. You have different background colour so in the keyboard adjust pane mode the view gets resized (height-keyboard height) so when the keyboard goes off it shows the ionic-pane colour. So override the '.pane' background colour and see will it make any difference.
keyboard adjustment will work only if '.scroll-content' is present. By default ionic-content will enable this

A: The issue is that when we open a keyboard in our current application the app gets resized to the area that is left after opening the keyboard and the Cordova webview is too slow in resizing the app back to its normal size after the user closes the keyboard. There is no proper solution to this problem.
The most elegant working workaround for is to stop resizing the application on keyboard open. The keyboard will just slide up and down on the form as an overlay and there will be no resizing required.
In AndroidManifest.xml file try to set windowSoftInputMode attribute to adjustNothing:
android:windowSoftInputMode="adjustPan"

This is not a solution and can be considered as an option for small forms but it is not suitable for big forms.


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Hawks MC: Caroline Springs Charter, Book 6
By: Lila Rose
Narrated by: Claire Alain, Stephen Dexter
Series: Hawks MC: Caroline Springs Charter, Book 6
Categories: Romance
Hiding Out
Narrated by: Tamee Evans, Paul Casteri
What do you do when someone you trust threatens to sell you into slavery? Find the perfect place to hide out. Destitute and apathetic from the loss of her parents, Willow Demora is forced to accept any help thrown her way. Unfortunately, the only person willing to help is her cousin, a cousin who doesn't have a good bone in his body, and would do anything to stay out of the trouble he's in.
Narrated by: Tarny Evans, Paul Casteri
For the past four years, Nary May's heart belonged to Saxon "Vicious" Black. Despite the painful reality of unrequited love, her feelings never strayed, no matter what he did. But there comes a time when surviving means letting go. What she never expected was to find herself fighting for her life and trying to survive a new form of torment threatening to swallow her whole.
Narrated by: Tarny Evans
Stricken by grief, Kalen "Dive" Brooks drifts away from his MC brethren, only having room in his life for his child. Worried for his son, he'll do anything necessary to protect him, even if it's admitting he needs help. Alone and vulnerable, Philomena "Mena" McAdams has lost it all: her parents, her husband, her job, and her home. Living out of her car, she's learned life isn't worth regrets. When Mena takes the job of nanny and housekeeper for Dive, she doesn't know what she's getting into, but neither does Dive.
Hawks MC Club, Book 1
Not everything is roses, chocolates, and vibrators in Zara's life...until Talon, Hawks MC president, wants to claim her as his. Zara Edgingway is a 26-year-old secretary. She has a daughter who apparently knows it all and a best friend who could possibly have the mouth of Satan, but she's been with her through hell and back. Then there's the hunk-a-licious biker neighbor finally showing interest in her. If only she wasn't about to face her next obstacle in life, the one she ran from six years ago: her ex-husband.
By Mezmerising on 07-12-2020
Narrated by: Tarny Casteri
At 24, Clarinda James has lived a traumatic life. One of the last images she saw before losing her sight was that of her parents' death. The nightmares of that time still haunt her every night. Taken in at 19 by her sister, Clary didn't know there was going to be a price to pay, a price far greater than her blindness. It's not until Blue walks into her life, she realizes it's possible to experience the joy of warmth. In her darkness, Blue will become her beacon, her guide.
The Secret's Out
Narrated by: Paul Casteri, Tarny Evans
Moving to Melbourne for university, Josie Alexander knew the transition would be hard. She didn't realize just how difficult it'd be until things turned ugly. Damaged by a past that leaves her struggling with physical contact, her brave move to start afresh soon turns into a nightmare. Afraid and vulnerable, Josie's fragile independence threatens to unravel around her. That is until the two men who refuse to leave her thoughts show up in Melbourne.
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Narrated by: Paul Casteri
Living a lie, Matthew 'Mattie' Alexander is exhausted. It's not easy to keep up the pretense, the deceit, but it's safer. Coming out to a world that so easily hates takes a courage he's yet to find, so he pretends - pretends to be into women - pretends to love being a part of the university's football team. It keeps him safe, hidden. Until he meets Julian. From the moment they first meet, Mattie knows life is about to change. He's yet to determine if it is for the better or worse.
Narrated by: Antony Ferguson, Joel Leslie
At 40, Lan Davis is looking for his damned picket fence and two point five kids. What he doesn't expect is instead of a wife in the picture, his mind keeps conjuring up images of two men. One, his partner in the force, who is as straight as they came, the other an ex, who he'd hurt but never forgot. After an incident leaves Lan injured, the two men rally around him...only maybe they shouldn't have. It seems a medicated Lan is a truthful one.
No Prisoners MC, Book 5
By: Lilly Atlas
Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine, Erin deWard
At the height of power, one ruthless misstep crumbles Snake's kingdom in an instant. Beaten within inches of his life, betrayed by his own club, and left for dead, he has nothing remaining to focus on but healing and revenge. Physical therapist Amanda thinks she's seen it all. Then, she meets Nick, a broken man who has sustained the most severe beating she's ever encountered. Surly, brooding, and angry, he should be a nightmare patient. But under the rough exterior lies a man determined to overcome his devastating injuries, a quality Amanda can't help but be drawn to.
A great finish to a wonderful series
By Mozzy on 03-12-2019
After six months caring for her terminally ill mother, Kori is shocked to learn the identity of her father. Armed with the name of a man she's never met, Kori sets off across the country to meet the person responsible for half of her DNA: the president of the No Prisoners Las Vegas motorcycle club. Raised as the stepdaughter of an MC member, Kori has one rule when it comes to dating: no bikers. That becomes a challenge, however, when she meets Lucky, a member of her father's club.
Thrust into a world of danger and fear, first grade teacher Emily is forced to comply with a terrifying MC president's demands in order to save her brother's life. Her only port in the storm is Jester, a member of a rival MC she's supposed to use and betray. Jester proves to be the opposite of everything Emily expects, and before long she's in his bed, and he's in her heart. Jester would give life and limb for the No Prisoners Motorcycle Club. His sole focus needs to be on the impending attack against their enemies, the Grimm Brothers.
did alright
By karen grave on 21-09-2020
After one unforgettable night with a dangerous outlaw, Fia knows she must limit contact with the kind of man who could never fit in her wealthy circle. Unfortunately, she can't keep their brief but passionate encounter far from her thoughts. When she seeks him out for reasons unrelated to their chemistry, the worst happens, and Fia is attacked by a madman. With her life turned upside down, she seeks help from the one person she can't get out of her mind.
best one yet
Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine
Dr. Lila Emerson is finally free of the shadow of her politically connected family, with her new job in a small-town emergency room. But her new peace is shattered when she encounters the dangerous but compelling Striker. He's everything she should stay away from but all she craves. And since he keeps turning up in her ER, he's hard to avoid. As vice resident of No Prisoners outlaw motorcycle club, Striker is no stranger to violence. But when it touches the pretty doctor he wants in his bed, he'll do anything to keep her safe.
By Geraldine on 08-11-2016
Hell's Handlers MC, Book 4
Enormous, commanding, and hotter than sin, Copper is the only man Shell has ever wanted. Even as a young teen, when it was impossible and taboo to capture the attention of a grown man, she longed for him. For years, Shell clung to the dream of turning 18 and finally being noticed by the Hell's Handlers' rough and gruff president...Shell will do anything for Copper, even tear out her own heart and confront the most agonizing parts of her past. But will she be too late to save her dream? Will she be too late to save Copper?
just love copper
After being disappointed by her family one too many times, Izzy's convinced the only person she needs is herself. Seeking a life with fewer relationships, she leaves the bustle of the city and moves to small-town Tennessee. Her plans for quiet and solitude don't last long after she's adopted by both the men and women of the Hell's Handlers Motorcycle Club.
love the handlers
Stephanie Little firmly believes the world exists in two states: right and wrong; good and evil; unlawful and law-abiding. She chose her side the moment she joined the FBI and pledged to rid the world of as many criminals as possible. Maverick is everything Stephanie isn't: inked, pierced, flirty, masculine as sin, but most of all, an outlaw. When corruption in Stephanie's crime-fighting world lands her in the clutches of a dangerous gangster, Maverick is there to keep her sane and battle for her protection.
a really good story
Toni's no stranger to making mistakes. She has experienced firsthand how walking down the wrong path can send life spiraling out of control. Fortunately, she had someone to drag her from the gutter and help set her on the right track. As penance for the poor choices of her past, she pledges to suppress her baser desires and focus on finding a steady, dependable man, even if that means embracing a boring lifestyle.
Very enjoyable
Down & Dirty: Jag
Dirty Angels MC, Book 2
By: Jeanne St. James
Narrated by: Ava Lucas, C.J. Mission
The only thing Jag loves more than his custom bike is Ivy. He's wanted her ever since he could remember. However, through the years, he's had to watch her date anyone but him, since she avoids dating bikers like the plague. Instead, she gravitates toward the complete opposite: geeks and nerds. Something Jag will never be. Smart and independent, Ivy wants to be the property of no man.
By Candice Himsley on 18-07-2020
Poppy Torian has been in love with Jerimiah since she moved to Caroline Springs. Only he didn't know she existed until her dad joined his father's MC club, the Venoms.
Friends. It's what she's been resigned to, but Poppy wants more. Biding her time, a few years to be exact, she goes to make her move. But when she overhears Jerimiah saying things that crack her heart, she runs.
In an emotional state, she makes a grave mistake and heads directly into the path of trouble. Poppy has no choice but to leave town; it's the only way to protect the people she loves.
Jerimiah "Fang" Liang has dealt with a lot of crap in his life. A corrupt father, an MC he doesn't want to be a part of - until he changes clubs and hooks up with the Hawks MC - and the loss of a woman he thought could be his forever. Until she left him for four years, without giving a reason why.
But sh*t really does happen for a reason. She's back in town and is the one woman who currently doesn't want anything do to with him. But Fang is determined to change her mind, to help her out and win her over...despite the possible fallout.
Contains mature themes.
©2018 Lila Rose (P)2019 Tantor
A Heart This Big
Changing the Script
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I'm a full-stack JavaScript engineer, based in London.

I talk English, French and Arabic. I give talks to different meetups and organize the [DevRocket UK](http://www.meetup.com/devrocketuk/) meetup.

### Some history

I got my bachelor of Computer Sciences in the university of Nice Sophia-Antipolis (France) and I had the best professors as [Mireille Blay](http://users.polytech.unice.fr/~blay/), [Michel Buffa](http://users.polytech.unice.fr/~buffa/), [Nhan Le Thanh](http://www.i3s.unice.fr/~nlt/) and others.

I worked in different companies as [Médiamétrie eStat](http://www.mediametrie-estat.com/), [Tequila Rapido](http://www.tequilarapido.com/), [GovernorHub](https://governorhub.com/), [import.io](https://import.io/) and as a freelance.

I started as a PHP/MySQL developer, using Symfony and CodeIgniter. Now I work as a fullstack JS developer.

HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript  are my new favorite languages. I fell in love with some technologies as NodeJS, ReactJS, AngularJS, Redis, BabelJS, MongoDB, CouchDB.

### Daily Tools

To be more productive, I used a larget set of tools that I choose depending on the projects that I work:

- Google Chrome, Firefox
- Sublime Text, Atom
- Gulp, Make ( I'm still a beginner with the last one )
- NPM ( Who needs Bower ? )
- GitHub, Bitbucket
- TravisCI, CircleCI, Jenkins
- Trello, JIRA
- Slack, Gitter, Hangouts, Telegram

### Programming Languages

- JavaScript ( ES6/ES7 <3 )
- HTML5 ( I haven't played yet with WebGL... )
- CSS3 ( I'm going to use CSS4 with CSSNext soon )
- PHP ( That was long time before )
- Java ( That was long time before )

I'm planning to learn Go (Go routines, what else ?) and Objective-C & Java to play more with React Native & NativeScript.

### Human Languages

I was born in France with Tunisian parents. I can speak both these languages. Now I'm living in UK and I nearly lost my french accent ( I can still fake it obviously :p ) thanks to a lot of public speaking (thanks meetups) and some singing classes.

Soon or later, I'm planning to learn at least one east-asian language as Korean or Japanese.

### Countries I visited

- France
- Tunisia
- Morocco
- Switzerland
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Belgium
- Germany
- Ireland
- Portugal
- Spain

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This is the only litter we will be offering for sale. We have a pair of wonderful, working livestock guardians (featured in the first photo) and we've let them have one litter. We have a small farm of sheep, goats, geese, ducks and chickens. Our dogs guard all of them and us as we have a small acreage.
We have found our dogs to be outstanding at everything their breeder claimed. They are stable and calm around our livestock and our children. Their methods of guarding have been most welcome as they do not bark all night as most of the other popular breeds do.
They are just very pleasant dogs to have around. They very much enjoy coming in the house and hanging out with the family but do not complain when they are sent back outside to work.
The litter they have had consists of 10 puppies. 6 females (1 is spoken for) and 4 males. I expect them all to be fairly large as their dad is just over a year old and was 120 pounds and 30 inches a few months ago. Their mom is 24 inches and 80lbs and is full grown.
The puppies were born on July 21st and will be 8 weeks old on September 15th. They will have all their shots and be dewormed before being placed in their new homes. Pups will be available on September 12. A deposit of $100 is needed to secure a pup. Deposits have started coming in and the order they are received will establish the first come first serve basis for picking out your pup.
Please contact us to come and see the puppies or for any questions. We are located in Central Washington State. You can reply to this ad by email to redcabinfarm@gmail.com.
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Do you still have those last two pups? I tried to call but it said your number was no longer in use. I live in Wenatchee and need your address to come look at them.
We do still have the last two pups. We are not home right now but if you try the number again and leave a message, I will call you as soon as we get in. Or you can email us at redcabinfarm@gmail.com.
We sure appreciate that, Jim. It was great meeting you and your family.


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Entrust Blog › Hardware Security Modules
Leapfrog your PKI – Don't let a skills shortage stifle business possibilities
Juan C. Asenjo, PH.D., CISSP February 1, 2022
Most of you will be familiar with the term leapfrog. Stemming from a children's game, it's an expression used not only in English, but also in many other languages to characterize a rapid change in the status quo. In business, the term is used to describe how organizations can bypass a certain technology altogether and rapidly modernize by quickly migrating from legacy systems to the state of the art.
The Ponemon Institute 2021 PKI & IoT Trends Study highlights important developments in the deployment of enterprise ecosystems, where everyone and everything is interconnected. The study finds that the demand for public key infrastructures (PKIs) continues to increase, driven largely by the adoption of connected technologies. But, the study also finds that a shortage in the skills needed to deploy and manage PKIs is a major concern, and a factor that can stifle innovation.
Here's where 'leapfrog' comes in: With the right strategy, organizations can leverage the cloud and modern PKIs to jump over the skills gap, and effectively deploy and manage PKIs to meet their growing needs, and innovate and stay competitive. Central to this approach is the concept of the root of trust and the use of certified hardware security modules (HSMs) for organizations that deploy PKIs in support of increasingly critical operations.
The role of PKI in the organization
As a foundational building block for today's connected world, PKI includes the hardware, software, policies, processes, and procedures needed to manage the digital identities of individual users, and an exponentially growing number of devices and virtual machines. While PKIs have been around for decades, expansion of the internet of things (IoT) and connected technologies, has made them more important than ever. Connected devices and applications need to be securely identified and validated to operate within trusted ecosystems. As organizations find themselves needing to securely manage rapidly growing numbers of people and machine identities, it's no wonder why PKIs have become critical for businesses, and why a skills shortage is a worrying phenomenon.
PKI in the cloud bridges the staffing challenge
Organizations are migrating more of their computing to the cloud to take advantage of the flexibility, convenience, and cost-effectiveness that these as a service models offer. As they take advantage of this service model, PKIs don't have to stay on-premises, they can also be securely migrated. PKI as a service models can help organizations leapfrog to a state of the art, subscription-based PKI and not have to worry about training, developing, and maintaining staff to deploy and manage the PKI.
Best practices for secure PKIs
PKIs are only as secure as the level of protection given to the private keys used for the certificate issuance and signing processes – organizations are well advised to beware of keys stored in software. Software security can be soft security and the weak point of a PKI. That's why security professionals for years have recommended using certified HSMs to ensure the security of well-designed PKIs.
The Ponemon Institute 2021 PKI & IoT Trends Study asked users how they managed their root, policy, and issuing CA private keys and it was reassuring to find that HSMs ranked number one. An HSM root of trust segregates and protects critical cryptographic keys within a certified protected environment, away from the rest of the IT infrastructure. This both enhances security, and facilitates auditing and regulatory compliance. Entrust PKI as a Service provides a turnkey solution for organizations to quickly deploy and scale their PKI to secure their business use cases. Coupled with an Entrust nShield as a Service HSM root of trust, organization can keep innovating and moving their business forward, while ensuring they maintain threats in check with high assurance security.
Look before you leap
Entrust is uniquely positioned to enable organizations to leapfrog their PKI and be ready to realize the possibilities of a connected world, with the strongest PKI and HSM solutions on the market. To learn more about Entrust self-managed or fully managed, as a service PKI offerings and nShield HSM root of trust, visit Entrust PKI page.
Download the Ponemon Institute 2021 PKI & IoT Trends Study and prepare for the possibilities of a more secure, connected world.
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Juan has worked in the information security field for over 25 years in government, military, and the private sector. He brings to market innovative cryptographic solutions and integrations that use identity management, authentication, encryption, and key management to help customers use security as an enabler for digital transformation.


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May 30, 2017 by Elliot F Info, News, UCR
Joint Resolution Honors KUCR
Saving KUCR's historic studios. The KUCR building was originally constructed during World War II by women working to support the war effort. An act of the U.S. Congress gave the military building, along with what is known as Crest Housing, to support UC Riverside. It was the first housing for the fledgling campus and also served other functions such as the original UCR credit union. Chancellor Ivan Hinderaker dedicated the building to KUCR in 1965. Since then, the KUCR building has hosted some of the most important literary, artistic, and musical talents, along with foremost opinion makers and thought leaders of America's last 50 years. Historians cite KUCR's building as one of the very few last remaining examples of its kind in the United States, and necessarily historic. Arguably, there is no building containing more history and significance to the campus, the surrounding community, and the region. Now, due to what some strongly believe was a defective UCR planning process, in which KUCR's voice was not heard and important facts were ignored, the station's historic studios are slated for destruction, to make way for an unprecedented privatized development of the north campus. This, even though the building is in good order and serves KUCR beautifully well, and could do so for another 70 years. Because of its importance to 60 years of UCR students, alumni, staff, faculty, and the greater Inland Empire community, and for generations to come, many believe a genuine, real and serious discussion must be held before this plan goes any further and irreparable harm takes place. What's your opinion? Send your thoughts to SaveKUCR@gmail.com.
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Healthy rice krispie treats merge the decadent with the hearty. This recipe is almost no more work than the original (which is simple).
It is fun to try to make notoriously bad food into something healthier. Rice Krispie treats are screaming for a makeover.
These treats are a lot like my fruit and nut bar recipe except heavier on the sugar.
Usually made with Kellogg's Rice Krispies, marshmallows, and butter - these are crunchy, salty, and a kid favorite. Have you seen the size of the ones at your local cafe? They are way too big!
I changed the original recipe by adding vanilla, raisins, and peanuts and I cut them into a reasonable size.
Rice krispie treats are so easy to make because the cooking involved is minimal. You simply melt butter (or coconut oil) and add marshmallows. Stir over low heat until the marshmallows are melted and then add everything else!
They ended up tasting better, in my opinion, than the original version. The vanilla is a nice flavor addition and the added crunch of peanuts (or other nuts) is satisfying.
My kids complained about the nuts and berries (sheesh) and then ate them all. Many of you will not like that I messed with such an icon of American cuisine. I do understand.
You don't have to use the famous "Kellogg's Rice Krispies" to make the treats. If you are lucky enough to live near a Whole Foods or natural foods store, they have something called "Brown Rice Puffs" which are the same thing except that they contain the entire rice grain.
You can use any puffy cereal, really, that you like - wheat puffs, Cheerios, anything you have in your cupboard.
I did use marshmallows, which is not the healthiest ingredient. I tried honey and it just didn't work. As I ate them, I kept missing the marshmallow flavor and I couldn't give them up.
Another idea is to bring these to the bake sales at your school or church (or anywhere else you are supporting a non-profit). You will get lots of compliments on your revamp!
How have you altered your Rice Krispie Treat recipe?
Spray non-stick spray on 13x9x2 inch casserole. Melt coconut oil or butter in large saucepan over low heat and add marshmallows and vanilla. Stir CONSTANTLY until completely melted and mix in cereal and whatever else you choose to add in.
Press into prepared pan. Cool for 10 minutes and cut into 20 squares.
These are certainly better than the ultra processed ones in the blue packages! I liked the idea of vanilla.
I have added other cereals into the rice crispies. If I have some fruit loops or flavored cheerios they go in too.
I use 3 cups Fiber One cereal and three cups rice cereal. Also add 1 cup toasted almonds and 1 bag of low sugar Craisins.
This makes me laugh! What a great after-school activity. Ready so fast! Thank you.
I don't feel these are very healthy when you look at all the sugar,marshmallows, dried fruit and the rice cereal. Just look it up. Yes it might be more healthy with the fruit add. But I won't be making it.
I grew up with my mom making these with half Rice Krispies and half Puffed Rice. Didn't realize until much later that most people used all Rice Krispies. Not sure why. I did grow up in a very large family so maybe the Puffed Rice was cheap and a way to stretch the servings??? Guess I never asked.
This looks great for at home. But we can't take peanuts or any tree nuts to school for any purpose. Sunflower seeds might work, but they taste bad. Maybe there are soy nuts out there. I'm still hurting over the prohibition of nutritious foods because one child in several hundred has a food allergy.
Thanks so much! I have been online looking for an eggless oatmeal cookie, but hadn't found one I thought would be that good. Now I have yours to try.
And pumpkin seeds would never occur to me. I'll look into that. I'm just a bit frustrated by having to live with someone else's food restrictions. We are so blessed not to have them. At times I wonder, if we restrict foods, will we become intolerant too?
I add about 2 cups more cereal so reducing the proportion of marshmallows, then I like chopped walnuts or almonds, or sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds. Chia or sesame seeds are good. I sometomes crunch up rice chex, and add those for more crunch.
Of course, if you are not being healthy, drizzle melted bittersweet chocolate on top.
BarbL, could you substitute canned pumpkin for the banana in your recipe?
Trust me, when you have food allergy issues, like I do, you read labels: I have a problem with soy, MSG, mushrooms, and turmeric and the soy and MSG are in a LOT of foods! Worse if I have to ask people what is in the food, too. A neighbor invited me to take some food home once, but I could not because of the seasoning. I can no longer eat things I used to enjoy as a child.
I know it seems like a nuisance that because one person is allergic to peanuts no one can have them, but people and kids have their hands everywhere before they wash them and it can take so little to cause the reaction, which can be very severe. Rejoice that you and your family can eat and enjoy so many foods and treats now.
@Karen: Pumpkin probably would be a great sub for banana, texture-wise. It's not exactly as thick but close. The biggest drawback might be the sweetness factor. I use pumpkin in smoothies and find it delicious but only if I also add 2 or 3 dates for some sweetness. The good thing is this cookie dough can be taste-tested raw to see if your taste buds are happy. What I might try is adding 2 tbsp. chia seeds to the pumpkin and applesauce first to see if extra thickness could be achieved. Chia seeds have no flavor on their own. Then use a bit of a natural sweetener to taste. A tbsp of coconut palm sugar or a tbsp maple syrup. You can increase the oats to keep the same consistency as the original dough. I'm adding the original video below. I didn't put it in my comment above because it is 5yrs old and starting to not provide a written recipe BUT you can still see from the video what the dough looks like. Happy experimenting! Let us all know how it works!
We can't enjoy some foods as frely as we'd like because one child in school has severe allergies. It means our child can enjoy PB&J sandwiches for lunch kn weekends. But what is scary is that kids could have nut butter for breakfast and go to school with it on them. If it were my child I'd home school and put her in other activities with children. It's too risky.
@Susan McAuliffe: First of all, I thought I was the only one still awake at 3am! OMgosh, about nut allergies, I hadn't even thought about having nuts actually 'on them' from an at-home meal! That IS extremely frightening. I agree that home-schooling would be my answer. I know several young moms who need to work to survive [not just for extras]. I really feel for anyone trying to live with these health worries on top of financial problems.


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40 Man Yes
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$Signed a contract with the Rays in October of 2016. Selected by the Padres in the 2022 Rule 5 draft in December of 2022.
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Lopez was selected by the Padres with the 17th overall pick in the 2022 Rule 5 Draft.
Lopez spent most of the 2022 season at Double-A Montgomery, where he posted a 2.60 ERA, 91:35 K:BB and 1.21 WHIP in 55.1 innings over 39 relief appearances. His success came after he increased his velocity, and he'll attempt to maintain his results in 2023.
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Bright palette of new concert season
New season at Belarusian State Philharmonic Society opened by Ivan Karizna, laureate of International Tchaikovsky Competition
By Lyudmila Minokova
The 74th season of the Belarusian State Philharmonic Society promises to be bright and intense, as musicians prepare for the Philharmonic's special jubilee next year. Music lovers have already enjoyed the first programme of the new concert season, listening to the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Belarus in the Main Hall.
The festive evening began with a performance by Belarusian musician Ivan Karizna, aged 19; he graduated from the Belarusian Cello School and now studies with famous teachers in Paris, enjoying a tight working schedule. He is next to perform in Samara and St. Petersburg, while giving solo concerts in the USA and Europe.
"We were lucky that Ivan found time to come to Belarus," asserts Alexander Anisimov, Artistic Leader of the State Academic Symphony Orchestra. "It was vital to open the season with a young and successful Belarusian artiste."
Ivan performed Variations on a Rococo Theme, for the cello, with the Tchaikovsky orchestra. Mahler's Symphony #2 was also performed, while Kaunas' State Choir was the highlight of the evening.
Of course, this is only the beginning of the season, with other wonderful evenings lying ahead. New pieces by Belarusian composers are to be performed, alongside works by O. Messiaen, G. Kancheli, Jacob ter Veldhuis and K. Shimanovsky. The State Symphony Orchestra of Belarus is to take part in the Days of Belarus in Vilnius and St. Petersburg while also visiting Japan, France, Germany and other countries, allowing foreign music lovers to enjoy their talent.
The artistic bands of the Philharmonic are to perform new pieces. For instance, the I. Zhinovich National Academic Folk Orchestra of Belarus has eleven programmes for the new season, with most honouring the 120th anniversary of the birth of Yanka Kupala and Maxim Bogdanovich. Meanwhile, the Philharmonic already enjoys international activity. The Baltic Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra from Gdansk has already given a concert in the Main Hall. Performances by the Zielona Gora Philharmonic Orchestra and an Irish dance group are next in line. Belarusians are also awaiting the Yuri Bashmet International Festival, the Vladimir Spivakov Invites International Musical Festival and the Moniuszko International Piano Competition of Slavic Music with bated breath.


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ZTE launches four new Blade V40 series budget phones for global markets
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ZTE has introduced the new Blade V40 series at MWC 2022.
The V40 series includes the vanilla Blade V40, Blade V40 Vita, V40 5G, and V40 Pro.
All four phones will go on sale globally from April.
Last week, ZTE announced the world's first Android phone with magnetic wireless charging. Less than a week later, the company has released four new V40 series phones to take the fight to the best budget Android phones. The new V40 family includes the Blade V40 5G, Blade V40 Pro, Blade V40, and Blade V40 Vita.
The ZTE Blade V40 5G features an unnamed 7nm octa-core 5G chipset with a 360-degree integrated antenna system and Sounding Reference Signal technology to speed up 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi signals. Weirdly, the company hasn't revealed any of the other key specs of the phone.
ZTE Blade V40 Pro comes with a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and an 8.3mm slim body. The phone also packs a large 5,100mAh battery and supports 65W "super fast charging."
ZTE's vanilla Blade V40 has a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a hole-punch cutout and a screen-to-body ratio of 92.1%. On the back of the phone is a triple-lens camera system with a 48MP primary camera, joined by a 4cm macro lens and a depth sensor.
Finally, we have the Blade V40 Vita, which touts a "super-large screen and long battery life." The phone comes equipped with a 6.745-inch HD+ display and has an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 91%. While the combination of a large screen and HD+ resolution may not appeal to everyone, the V40 Vita's massive 6,000mAh battery is sure to draw attention. The phone also supports 22.5W fast charging and uses UFS 2.2 flash memory.
There's no word on pricing yet, but ZTE says the V40 series will go on sale globally starting in April.
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Duke of Edinburgh, 93, braves the rain to enjoy a day out at the Royal Windsor Horse show
The Duke of Edinburgh attended the Royal Windsor Horse Show today
He watched the dressage from the shelter of his Range Rover
The Duke had a mysterious plaster on his right ear
By Bianca London for MailOnline
Judging by his cheery demeanor at the Royal Windsor Horse show today, Prince Philip seems to share his wife's affinity with all things equestrian.
The 93-year-old royal was in high spirits as he arrived to watch the dressage in his Range Rover at the high-profile event.
Despite the rainy conditions, The Duke of Edinburgh smiled as he chatted avidly to a passer-by on a buggy.
What's going on ear? The Duke of Edinburgh seemed to be in high spirits at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, however the royal appeared to have some sort of plaster on his right ear
Donning his signature flat cap and a green jacket, the Duke braved the elements to enjoy his favourite day.
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The royal did, however, appear to have a plaster on his ear. Whilst Buckingham Palace say this is 'not new', they declined to comment on the Duke's ear.
This week's Royal Windsor Horse show is regarded as an unmissable event in Her Majesty's diary.
Keeping dry: The Duke enjoyed the dressage from the shelter of his Range Rover
Something funny? He was glad to share a joke with a passer-by who rode aboard a buggy
The five-day show, held in the private grounds at Windsor Castle, is now in its 72nd year and the Queen has attended every single year since it began as a wartime fundraising event back in 1943.
It a show intrinsically linked with the royal family; both the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh competed at it during their younger years, with Prince Philip entering the Carriage Driving at Royal Windsor Horse Show for 30 years, winning it just once in 1982.
Nowadays, the Duke participates as an obstacle judge in the Marathon phase of the competition.
In more recent years, the Queen has watched many of her own horses take part in the showing class competitions.
The Duchess of Cornwall has been a regular companion by her side, as the smiling images of them show.
Tally-ho! The Duke was happy to climb aboard a horse and carriage and enjoy a break in the rain
High spirits: Despite the drizzle the Duke of Edinburgh appeared to enjoy his day out in Windsor
For the duration of the show, the public will be able to access the private grounds of Windsor Castle with free entry granted on the opening day today, which is dubbed 'Windsor Wednesday'.
This year's show, which runs until Sunday 17th May includes international events such as show jumping, dressage, carriage driving and endurance racing. In 2014, spectators watched as Olympic Gold Medallist Charlotte Dujardin won the international dressage competition.
Other highlights include spectacular displays from The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and The Household Cavalry, the DAKS Pony Club Mounted Games and The Shetland Pony Grand National.
This week's Royal Windsor Horse show is regarded as an unmissable event in Her Majesty's diary
Queen Elizabeth and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, enjoy the The Royal Windsor Horse show
Duke of Edinburgh braves the rain at the Royal Windsor Horse show
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Trump renews attacks on Democratic congresswomen
By Steve Holland
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of four minority women lawmakers on Friday, saying that they had said horrible things about the United States, and defended himself from criticism over his comment that they should leave the United States if unhappy.
A day after saying his audience at a campaign rally in North Carolina went too far in chanting "Send her back!" about Somalia-born Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, Trump on Friday defended the crowd members as "incredible patriots."
Trump's attacks on the four liberal congresswomen – known on Capitol Hill as "the squad" – have been condemned by Democrats as racist, but many Republicans have shrugged them off.
Last weekend he ignited the firestorm by tweeting the four should "go back" to where they came from if they do not like the United States.
All four are American citizens. U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan were born in the United States while Omar came as a refugee from Somalia and is a naturalized citizen.
All four are known as sharp critics of both Trump and the Democratic leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Trump, talking to reporters on the White House South Lawn prior to a weekend visit to his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, agreed that the four have a constitutionally protected freedom of speech, but that he has the right to respond.
"Yeah, they have First Amendment rights, but that doesn't mean I'm happy about them…" he said. "And again, we have First Amendment rights also – we can certainly feel what and say what we want."
Trump said Omar in particular is "lucky to be where she is, let me tell you, and the things that she has said are a disgrace to our country."
Omar on Thursday had said Trump was "spewing fascist ideology."
Trump also said he did not care whether the fight helped him politically. A Reuters/Ipsos poll earlier this week said a majority of Republicans supported his comments.
"I don't know if it's good or bad politically, I don't care," he said. "If the Democrats want to embrace people that hate our country … it's up to them."
Ocasio-Cortez shot back with a tweet on Friday, saying the Republican Party "wants to send us back: Back toward injustice, Back to the denial of science, Back to the times when women needed permission slips from men, Back to racism – But we won't go back. We will move forward."
(Reporting by Steve Holland; writing by Mohammad Zargham; editing by Susan Thomas and G Crosse)
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Small Businesses Skip the Health-Care Tax Credit
Insurance brokers say response is low because the value of the benefit declines quickly for companies that pay average annual wages of more than $25,000 or employ more than 25 workers.
By David Lerman and Liz Smith
Sales are off by 20 percent this year at Image Computer, which repairs printers in suburban Detroit. So President Steve Olis is worried about whether he can continue paying the $71,000 a year it costs him to provide health insurance for his employees.
The Obama Administration's answer for Olis and other small-business owners: a tax credit of as much as 35 percent of the insurance premiums they pay for employee medical coverage, a signature part of the health-care reform bill signed into law in March. Image Computer, however, doesn't qualify for the credit because Olis pays his 15 employees an average of $55,600 annually, and companies with average salaries above $50,000 aren't eligible. "At some point I can't do this any longer," Olis says of his rising health-care premiums.
Eager to promote the new small-business tax credit, the government this spring mailed 4 million eligible companies postcards with highlights of the program. The response has been tepid, according to insurance brokers who sell small-group policies. The reason, they argue, is that the credit starts to phase out for companies that pay average annual wages of more than $25,000 or employ more than 25 workers. The value of the benefit declines quickly, so many business owners in high-cost states get no tax break, and those elsewhere often say the credit is too small to make much of a difference. Sales of health plans have gotten "very little traction so far," says James Stenger, director of business development for BenefitMall, which sells small-group plans in New Jersey.
Stenger says most of his clients pay their workers more than $25,000 a year, so the average tax credit he's seeing for the few who qualify is about 10 percent of the cost of the policy. That's less than $200 per worker—not enough to spur many business owners to start providing coverage. Brokers across the country report a similar response. JLBG Health in Warrenville, Ill., contacted 460 small businesses about the tax credit. Roughly 40 percent were eligible, though only seven of those companies qualified for the full benefit. Not one of the 400 New England employers served by Hampstead (N.H.)-based Landmark Benefits is eligible, the broker says. The legislation "is just not doing what we had hoped," says Steven Selinsky, the incoming president of the National Association of Health Underwriters.
U.S. Small Business Administration chief Karen Mills says complaints about the tax credit are premature. "This is all still in anecdote land," Mills said in an interview. She maintains that the income cap was needed to keep a lid on the cost of the tax credit and that the people with the greatest need—low-paid workers at the smallest companies—will be able to get coverage. Companies "want to provide health insurance [because] they're losing good employees when they don't," Mills says. "The math says [the program] is likely to be positive."
One company that has had success selling policies under the program is Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, which launched a marketing push to promote the tax credit when the law was enacted. Although less than a quarter of small businesses in the Kansas City area qualify for the credit, the ad campaign paid off. Blue Cross has sold 227 plans to small businesses in the past three months—80 percent more than in a typical three-month period, says Tom Bowser, chief executive officer. Now, Blue Cross affiliates in other states are hoping to replicate the Kansas City marketing strategy—a combination of print ads, radio spots, and direct mail explaining the program's advantages. The success "is tangible evidence that this legislation is having some effect," Bowser says, "and we're cashing in on it."
The bottom line: Many small businesses can't take advantage of a tax credit designed to reduce the cost of providing health insurance.
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HomeFictionThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
By (author)Lola Shoneyin
For a polygamist like Baba Segi, his collection of wives and a gaggle of children are the symbol of prosperity, success and validation of his manhood. Everything runs reasonably smoothly in the patriarchal home, until wife number four intrudes on this family romance.
Bolanle, a graduate amongst the semi-literate wives, is hated from the start. Baba Segi's glee at bagging a graduate doesn't help matters. Worse, Bolanle's arrival threatens to do more than simply ruffle feathers. She's unwittingly set to expose a secret that her co-wives intend to protect, at all costs.
Lola Shoneyin's light and ironic touch exposes not only the rotten innards of Baba Segi's polygamous household in this cleverly plotted story; it also shows how women not educated or semi-literate, women in contemporary Nigeria can be as restricted, controlled and damaged by men – be they fathers, husbands, uncles, rapists – as they've never been.
Author: Lola Shoneyin | Print ISBN: 978-9784851800 | Format: 123 x 197mm | No. of Pages: 245 | Pub Date: 2010
Lola Shoneyin was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, and studied at Ogun State University and the London Metropolitan University. She teaches English and drama at an international school in Abuja. She is the author of three collections of poetry, So All the Time I was Sitting on an Egg, which was nominated for the ANA poetry prize in 1997, Song of a Riverbird, and For the Love of Flight. Shoneyin attended the Iowa International Writing Programme in 1999. She lives in Abuja with her husband, four children and four dogs. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives is her first novel.
Find out more at Lola Shoneyin's website.
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Marilyn Heward Mills
Fourteen-year old Matilda Lamptey's life changes forever when the suave and sophisticated Gold Coast lawyer Robert Bannerman decides to take her as his second wife. With her childhood snatched away, Matilda finds herself trapped in a jealous household, and finds herself constantly out-manoeuvred by Julie, Bannerman's first-wife. At the same time, we follow the story of Audrey, the wife of the assistant to the Governor in the Colonial Office. Her life has also been turned around as she faces the tedium of daily life and the unbearable heat.
Cloth Girl is a lucid account of life in colonial West Africa, told through the eyes of two very different women. Marilyn Heward Mills' first novel is full of expressive prose and a compelling read. The novel was shortlisted for the 2007 Costa Awards debut novel.
Author: Marilyn Heward Mills | Print ISBN: 978-9784851862 | No of Pages: 370 | Pub Date: 2008
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Thando Mgqolozana
A Man Who Is Not A Man recounts the personal trauma of a young Xhosa initiate after a rite-of-passage circumcision goes wrong. With frankness and courage, this powerful novel details the pain and lifelong shame this protagonist experiences as a result not only of the physical trauma, but the social ostracism from being labeled 'a failed man.' He decodes the mysteries of this long-standing cultural tradition and calls to account the elders for the disintegrating support systems that allow such tragic outcomes. But it is also through this life-changing experience that the protagonist is forced to find his strength and humanity and reassess what it really means to be a man.
In Dependence
Sarah Ladipo Manyika
In the early sixties, Tayo Ajayi sails to England from Nigeria to take up a scholarship at Oxford University. There he discovers a whole generation high on visions of a new and better world. He meets Vanessa Richardson, the beautiful daughter of a former colonial officer. Their story, which spans four decades, is a bittersweet tale of a brave but doomed affair and the universal desire to fall truly, madly and deeply in love.
A lyrical and moving story of unfulfilled love fraught with the weight of history, race and geography and intertwined with questions of belonging, aging, faith and family secrets. In Dependence explores the complexities of contemporary Africa, its Diaspora and its interdependence with the rest of the world.
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Toni Kan
Nights of the Creaking Bed is full of colourful characters involved in affecting dramas: a girl who is rejected in love because she has three brothers to look after; a middle aged housewife who finds love again but has an impossible decision to make; a young man who can't get the image of his naked, beautiful mother out of his mind; a child so poor he has to hawk onions on Christmas day – and many others. Some, initially full of hope, find their lives blighted by the cruelty of others, or by being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or by just not knowing the "right" people.
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Every Day is for the Thief
A young man decides to visit Nigeria after years of absence. Ahead lies the difficult journey back to the family house and all its memories; meetings with childhood friends and above all, facing up to the paradox of Nigeria, whose present is as burdened by the past as it is facing a new future.
Along the way, our narrator encounters life in Lagos. He is captivated by a woman reading on a danfo; attempts to check his email are frustrated by Yahoo boys; he is charmingly duped buying fuel. He admires the grace of an aunty, bereaved by armed robbers and is inspired by the new malls and cultural venues. The question is: should he stay or should he leave?
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Jumoke Verissimo
Àdùké lives with her grandparents in Ibadan and Grandma is her favourite person in the world. She loves when Grandma sings to her, and gives her treats from her stall. But one day, Àdùké comes home from school and can't find Grandma anywhere! Àdùké doesn't understand why Grandma can't come back, but then her aunt Yímiká tells her a secret. Can she really see Grandma if she squints up at the moon?
Àdùkẹ́ ń gbé pẹ̀ lú àwọn òbí òbí rẹ̀ ní ìlú Ìbàdàn, Ìyá Àgbà ló sì fẹ́ràn jùlọ lágbàáyé.
Ó fẹ ́ràn kí Ìyá Àgbà máa kọrin fún àti bí wọ́n ṣe máa ń fun ní kókóró láti inú ìsọ̀ wọn.
Ní ọjọ́ kan, Àdùkẹ́ dé láti ilé-ìwé, ṣùgbọ́ n kò rí Ìyá Àgbà níbì kankan! Àdùkẹ́ ò mọ ìdí tí
Ìyá Àgbà ò le padà wá mọ́. Nígbà náà ni àntí Yímíká sọ àṣírí kan fún.
Ṣé lóòótọ́ ni ó lè rí Ìyá Àgbà nínú òṣùpá tí ó bá ṣe ojú rẹ̀ tínńtín?


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I need performance on older devices.
Of course, for performance, I will use a pool of objects and work(SetActive(true)) only with visible game objects.
What is better to use SpriteRenderer or Image(Canvas)? and why?
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This is the link I want to "click" using a button.
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What can you gain from negative people? Plenty!
In The Essence of Happiness the Dalai Lama says that when negative people enter our lives we should treat those intrusions as opportunities to practise tolerance.
Our exercise should be to try and replace that anger with serenity. Even though it is hard to do, when it does happen, the sense of achievement brings a smile to the face and a load off the heart.
In Dear Didi's column in Desi News (www.e-desinews.com), we often read about the stresses that family interferences cause for some readers. In other newspaper columns we read about serious problems caused by relatives, friends and co-workers.
Anxieties with extended family members and co-workers can cause sustained stress. Sometimes the person is openly hostile and at other times it may not be their exact words but how they make you feel.
I remember many years ago when I was starting out as a newly promoted young executive I had a peer who was nasty not just to me but to a few others as well.
We worked very hard and knew that her nitpicking stemmed from jealousy or some other oddity. The support we shared among team members was vital. We knew that this woman was a mere power-hungry irritant, but her negative behaviour caused stress as it seeped into our minds. I found joy in my immediate family, in good friends and in our team members' support.
Spiritual leaders talk about 'detachment' – in a case like this it would mean trying to distance ourselves mentally and emotionally from the people causing the toxicity. But it is not always easy especially with extended family members.
For the sake of family peace and respect for family elders, weird behaviour from relatives is often tolerated. As long as it is not hostile or dangerous, we cope.
Office hostilities are insidious and can be treacherous. If you encounter negative people at work, try to determine if the person is harassing you because you are a minority. If you believe that you are being targeted because of a human rights violation – skin colour, ethnicity, language, religion, disability, indigenous status, gender or sexual orientation – then talk to someone you trust in Human Resources (HR) or management or get advice by calling the Human Rights Commission.
If the person is equally nasty to other people then a chat with a trusted friend at work may help you find positive and proactive ways to deal with the issue.
There is often comfort in camaraderie. However, if the negative person is just miserable without actually harassing you, then a good approach would be to practise the Dalai Lama's advice.
Use the person's negativity as an opportunity to practise tolerance and spiritual distancing and hopefully you too can get a weight off your shoulders, find the spring in your step and feel the lightness in your heart.