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2019 election guide small firms and sole traders
The 2019 election guide for small firms and sole traders
By: Rachel Miller
Date: 3 December 2019
Confused about who is promising what in the election? Here's our guide to the manifesto pledges from all the major parties, focusing on the big issues facing small business owners and self-employed workers.
The Liberal Democrats will revoke Article 50 and keep the UK in the EU.
The Conservatives will "get Brexit done" by 2020.
The Labour Party will hold a second referendum once they have negotiated a deal.
Labour has said it will increase corporation tax (gradually) to 26%; small firms with profits under £300,000 will pay 21% in corporation tax. It will also introduce a 45% income tax rate for those earning over £80,000 and a 50% rate for those on salaries of £125,000 and above.
The Conservatives have pledged that they will not raise income tax, National Insurance or VAT. They will keep corporation tax at 19%.
The Liberal Democrats will raise corporation tax to 20%.
IR35 tax changes
This hot topic has become a key issue in the election and both Labour and the Conservatives have made new announcements as election day draws closer. The upshot is that all the major parties are now pledging to review IR35.
The Liberal Democrats and the SNP both say they will review IR35 in their manifestos.
Speaking at an IPSE hustings, Labour's shadow small business secretary Bill Esterson said Labour would review IR35.
On 2 December, Sajid Javid told Radio 4's Money Box programme that the Conservative party will review IR35.
There is cross-party agreement on the need to tackle the issue of late pay.
The Conservatives will strengthen the powers of the Small Business Commissioner.
Labour says it will ban late payers from public procurement.
The Liberal Democrats will require all companies and organisations with more than 250 employees to sign up to the Prompt Payment Code.
The Green party will fine large companies that don't pay their small suppliers on time.
The Conservatives say they will reduce business rates as part of a fundamental review.
Labour will review business rates; it is suggesting a land value tax on commercial landlords as an alternative.
The Liberal Democrats are suggesting a commercial landowner levy based on the land value (as opposed to the capital value) of the premises.
Self-employment rights
Labour and the Liberal Democrats say they will review the definition of self-employment.
The Liberal Democrats will create a "dependent contractor" employment status which would come with entitlements to rights such as minimum earnings levels, sick pay and holiday entitlement.
The Conservatives will take forward the Taylor review proposals.
Labour and the Liberal Democrats have promised to extend parental leave and pay to the self-employed; the Conservatives say they will look at this as part of a wider review.
Pensions for self-employed workers
The Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green manifestos all include an acknowledgement that self-employed workers need specific solutions on pensions.
There's nothing on pensions for the self-employed in the Conservative manifesto.
The SNP has said auto-enrolment should be extended to the self-employed.
The Conservatives will create a new body to crack down on employment abuse.
Labour will set up a ministry for employment rights, ban zero-hour contracts and unpaid internships, increase maternity pay and extend parental leave. Labour will also introduce a 32-hour week.
The Labour party will bring in a "real living wage" of £10 an hour in 2020 for all workers over the age of 16.
The Conservative party will raise the national living wage to £10.50 an hour by 2024 for those over the age of 21.
The Liberal Democrats want to set a 20% higher minimum wage for people on zero-hour contracts.
The Conservatives are promising a £3bn national skills fund.
The Liberal Democrats will launch a £10,000 skills wallet scheme for every adult in England to spend on education and training throughout their life.
Labour will create a national education service, providing all children and adults with free education for life.
Every major party says it will make it easier for small businesses and start-ups to access public procurement contracts.
The Greens say 15% of government contracts should be awarded to micro businesses.
All the parties have committed to improving digital infrastructure.
Labour is promising full-fibre broadband by 2030 and free broadband for all.
The Conservatives will spend £5bn to get broadband to the hardest-to-reach 20% of the country.
The Conservative party will expand start-up loans. It will conduct a review into better support for the self-employed.
The Liberal Democrats will introduce a start-up allowance for new businesses.
Labour will introduce collective income protection insurance schemes for the self-employed. It will provide £250bn in loans for a new national investment bank and set up a network of regional development banks.
Entrepreneur's Relief
Labour will scrap Entrepreneur's Relief.
The Conservatives will review and reform Entrepreneur's Relief.
The Conservatives will improve the "working of the Apprenticeship Levy".
The Labour party is promising to open up the apprentice system to include a wider range of accredited training.
The Conservatives have pledged to reach net-zero by 2050 with investment in clean energy solutions and green infrastructure.
By 2030, the Liberal Democrats say they will insulate all UK homes, ensure all new cars are electric and generate at least 80% of UK electricity from renewables.
Labour will set up a £400bn national transformation fund, including £250bn for energy, transport and the environment.
What the other parties are pledging
Green party: A second Brexit referendum, a £100 million-per-year investment plan to create a net-zero carbon economy by 2030, the introduction of a universal basic income, £2bn a year to be invested in skills and training.
Brexit Party: A clean-break Brexit, investing £50bn in road and rail schemes, free broadband in deprived regions, free Wi-Fi on public transport, abolishing business rates outside the M25 paid for by an online sales tax, VAT on fuel bills to be cut, no corporation tax on the first £10,000 of profits, reductions in import tariffs, creation of freeports.
Plaid Cymru: A second referendum on Brexit and an independence referendum by 2030, a £20bn "green jobs revolution" with investment in public transport, clean energy and green social housing, VAT revenue to stay in Wales, Wales to have power over corporation tax rates, National Insurance to rise from 2% to 4% for high earners.
SNP: A second referendum on Brexit, a second referendum on Scottish independence, a green energy deal with future oil and gas receipts going into a net-zero fund, a review of IR35 tax changes.
Business reaction to the party manifestos
Mike Cherry, national chairman, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB ), on the Conservative manifesto: "The Conservative Party has given clear pledges to support small businesses and the self-employed. Cuts to the Jobs Tax and business rates are strong pro-small business pledges. Small businesses will welcome these commitments as well as the commitment not to raise National Insurance for the self-employed and to clamp down on late payment."
Mike Cherry on the Labour manifesto: "There are welcome pledges within Labour's plans for the small business community. However, we need to see more details around how the party would tackle the biggest challenges facing small firms. It's right that the Labour manifesto acknowledges the pain that business rates cause, however we have serious doubts about a commercial land value tax as a suitable replacement."
Adam Marshall, director general of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC ), on the Conservative manifesto: "There's a big difference between 'getting Brexit done' and doing it right. The details matter to both businesses and communities - and the Conservative Party needs to be realistic with the electorate about the scale and complexity of the task ahead. There are some welcome proposals in the Conservative manifesto on real-world business issues such as training, road maintenance and childcare, but businesses still need much more clarity on big-ticket items like HS2, how the UK's future immigration system will work in practice, and how real power will be devolved to our towns and cities."
Adam Marshall on the Labour manifesto: "Businesses will welcome proposals to reform skills funding, upgrade our failing infrastructure and review business rates. But command and control isn't the way. Excessive intervention in business governance and sweeping tax rises would suppress innovation and smother growth."
Edwin Morgan, director of policy at the Institute of Directors (IoD), on the Conservative manifesto: "When it comes to Brexit, business will only feel it is 'done' when they know the terms of the new relationship with the EU, not before. There is still a long way to go, and the next government must put the needs of the economy first when negotiating on matters relating to trade and market access. On domestic policy, there is much for business to like, with a focus on skills, infrastructure and research."
The IoD's Edwin Morgan on the Labour manifesto: "While new investment in infrastructure and the green economy is welcome, taken as a whole Labour's measures on business risk being too much stick and not enough carrot. Many directors will have reservations that Labour's state-first plans for the economy could crowd out rather than crowd in private enterprise. Labour's approach on corporate governance is frequently insightful but almost always one-sided."
The IoD's Edwin Morgan on the Liberal Democrat manifesto: "The sustained focus on skills will be welcomed by directors, specific stress points in the system have been well diagnosed, from childcare to lifelong learning. Expanding the Apprenticeship Levy into a wider Skills and Training Levy is right on the money."
Written by Rachel Miller.


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Q: What am I missing setting up a mean stack with public instead of server side views (express) This may come off as opinion, but I really do not know.  What is the difference between setting up the views in the public directory as opposed to the being placed on the server?  I know express sets up with JADE in the server, but I see equal amounts of tutorials with html files that are public.  I do not understand what my benefits or concerns are.  Could someone please explain?

A: In a default express app the public folder is configured to serve static resources that require no server-side processing.  Any assets (images, scripts, html) in this folder will be url addressable directly from the client.
There is no benefit in placing your jade files in this folder as making them accessible to the client is meaningless and could present a potential security concern.  You could configure express to read the jade files from the public folder server-side but I can't think of any valid reason to do this.

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November | 2016 | REFLECTIONS FROM MY WORLD old blog.
The Ringed Plover is a small, short-legged wading bird. Breeding on beaches around the coast Many UK birds live here all year round, but birds from Europe increase the winter population in Britain and birds from Greenland and Canada pass through on migration. The Ringed Plover is on the Red List.
Severe (at least 50%) decline in UK breeding population over last 25 years, or longer- term period (the entire period used for assessments since the first BoCC review, starting in 1969).
Henry VIII's great warship Mary Rose was raised from the Solent just off Southsea Castle in 1982 and is now displayed in Portsmouth' Historic Dockyards and cared for by the Mary Rose Trust.
The bones of 179 individuals were found during the excavations of the Mary Rose, including 92 fairly complete skeletons. Analysis has shown that all were male, and most of them were young adults. The remains of one of the sailors of the original Mary Rose was buried in the south aisle of Portsmouth Cathedral.
"The Cathedral of the Sea".
The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is an English cathedral church. It is the cathedral of the Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth and is located in the centre of Old Portsmouth given Portsmouth links with the Royal Navy and the sea Portsmouth Cathedral is also more commonly known as "The Cathedral of the Sea".
The building is divided into 3 areas dating back to 12th century with the most modern build being in the 20th century. The whole inside is bright, airy and filled with light.
Portchester Castle is is a large a medieval castle built within an old Roman fort at Portchester Hampshire. It is located at the north end of Portsmouth Harbour.
Portchester remained occupied until the 17th century, It served as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Napoleonic Wars.
Coming into Portsmouth the cargo ship Morsum who knows whats on board it could be something for your Christmas list.
The centenary of the The Great War is now with us and the memories and stories of these times and the men and women of this dark time are now part of history.
This blog tells a the history of one young man who's life was changed by the war.
Maxwell Francis Reilly MC Remembered.
Maxwell Francis Reilly's family originally came from Ireland but his home was Canada. In October 1914 he in service with 29th Vancouver Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. By May 1915 he had come to England. He was commissioned on 25th August 1915.Which he received from General sir Henry Lawson. Around 1st October 1916 he was promoted to Lieutenant and bound for the war in France with The Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment. (147 Infantry Brigade).
Below is from the Shipwreck Mariners' Society.
We are keen to find volunteers who will take part in the Mine to Mine Challenge. As a self-organised and self-funded challenge, this is an exciting opportunity for adventurers to visit all our 60 collecting mines situated around the British Isles. Please click here to take a look at what the Mine to Mine Challenge involves.
For many years have accidentally come across these mine collection boxes often at the seaside I now actively seek them out and make a donation.
Taking to the air more views of Black headed gulls in winter colours.


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Topic: The Corruption Hidden Beneath the Surface...
Subject: digging...
Kithran takes her time to examine the scene. There is no doubt that the violence done here had something to do with the disarray - but there is no reasonable way to think that it had to do with all of it. Unless, of course, you buy the theory that the wizard was emptying his junk drawer in the face of the undead as a means to prevent their attack.
No, it is clear that the house was ransacked after the right, after the death. There are footprints that track blood and gore all over the house, but the majority of them (and the majority of the char) lie under the debris, as if the papers and items were scattered after the fight - not before or during.
As for the bed; Kithran is likely no counissuer of urine, but the bed does smell particularly fetid, and the puddle and stains are mostly around the pillow and head area of the bed. This was an act of defcacement, not some byproduct of the fight.
As for the debris itself - it seems of little value or consequence overall. There are no coins, no gems, nothing of notable value. Much of the parchment is singed, outright burned, or otherwise obscured.. almost as if someone made a systematic effort to ensure that this man's thoughts were not left for posterity.
In depth investogation reveals that the mage apparently had an interest in cults of some sort; he makes more than once reference to a "death cult" in his notes or letters, though it is difficult to find any detail in the damaged writings. He also speaks of "the ritual", or "the rituals" in many places, though it is unclaer if they are tied to any cult in any manner. A fina; frequent term is "anchor", though what it might mean is anyone's guess.
Posted on 2018-10-01 at 16:56:01.
Topic: Star Trek: The Fallen Star Recruitment
Subject: agreed
Reralae is one of the best players and writers on this site. I have no doubt that this game will be a roaring success.
I'm running three games right now, myself (including another Trek game), but I would be interested in taking a junior officer or enlisted role, just to do a little behind the scenes type helping.
Topic: Hi, I'm Charra!
Welcome to the Inn!
Topic: Hidden Corruption Q&A
No worries. I seldom post on weekends, myself... and I'm out of town.
Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Q&A
Subject: my, my...
The plot thickens...
Topic: Grugg's Charity Run
Subject: ya'll support the Gruggle
The window for fundraising is about to close!
Subject: hope?
For the first time in days, Drake has a glimmer of hope...
Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty
Subject: what, indeed?
Stardate 2365.02.13
Starbase 118, Drake's Quarters - 18:06
The Admiral's words hung heavy in the air, and though the man's words were not unkind, they seemed difficult for Silas to get his head around.
Dumbly, he sputtered in response. "Sir?"
The Admiral sighed and shook his head slowly. "At ease, Commander... have a seat."
As Drake carefully accepted the offer, the Admiral continued. "Do you have the slightest idea of just how much of a pain in my ass you have become? Jacobs has been in contact with Starfleet Command nonstop for the past three days. All sorts of charges are coming your way - surely you are aware of that?"
Silas nodded carefully. "Yes, sir. I expected as such."
The older man seemed satisfied with that. "That, in and of itself, is going to be an enormous mess. The inquiry, the Court Martial..."
I guess that makes it official, Drake silently mused.
"...and all of that is bad enough," the Admiral groused, "but what am I supposed to do about all of THIS?" he demanded, gesturing at the viewscreen.
Silas continued to feel foolish, like some joke had been shared with everyone in a crowded room but him. "Sir?" he inquired.
The older man fixed Silas with an incredulous stare for a moment. "You don't mean to tell me... you actually don't know, do you?" Bizarrely, the Admiral began to chuckle. "I suppose that you haven't paid attention to the newsvids, eh? Well, congratulations, Commander... according to the public, you're a frilling hero."
The Admiral gestured, and the broadcast changed to a different provider. Two women - one human, one Vulcan - debated one another earnestly. Silas couldn't seem to focus on their conversation, but the title at the bottom of the screen caught his eye: "COMMANDER DRAKE - HERO OF THE PEOPLE, ENEMY OF THE STATE?"
Drake's mouth opened, then closed without a sound. Finally, he found his voice. "Sir, I don't understand."
The Admiral chuckled dryly. "Someone - I have it on good authority that it was a highly placed Kuldarian diplomat - apparently decided to sing your praises to the news media. How you went far beyond the edge of duty to save lives, to save their peace process. Governmental officials for the Rytain say nearly the exact same thing. The story has spread like wildfire, how a generations old conflict ended because of the actions of a Federation warship in stopping a terrorist plot, how her maverick Captain ignored regulations to save the day."
Silas stayed completely silent as the Admiral spoke.
"There is holo footage of the Peregrine firing on the Coronado. There are those in Starfleet Command who are ready to fit you for a noose right now. And yet... how does one hang a hero?" The older man pinched the bridge of his nose between his forefinger and thumb. "Like I said, Commander, you have become an amazing pain in my ass."
Drake cleared his throat. "Sir, if I may, it must be clear that my officers were only carrying out my direct orders. I am solely..."
The Admiral cut him off. "Don't be ridiculous, Drake! Of course they were following orders! No one with a shred of common sense thinks for a moment that some two pip Looey took it upon himself to fire on a Federation vessel! This sits at your doorstep alone."
Silas nodded. "I understand, sir. I am prepared to accept the consequences of..."
Again, he was cut off. "Commander, be silent. I want to ask you some questions. You will answer me with complete, unvarnished truth in all cases. If I decide that you are holding back details, that you are attempting to place a positive spin on any aspect - let alone, that you are lying - then my time with you here is done. This is not an official interrogation, mind you - but your words do matter. Do I have your word that you will be truthful?"
Silas nodded. What could he possibly have to lose? "Aye, sir. I will not hold anything back."
The gray haired Admiral nodded. "Very well.
Did you disobey a direct order from Captain Jacobs and abandon the ordered attack run?"
Silas nodded. "Yes sir, I did. I had compelling evidence to suggest that the Kuldar were not behind the attack, as Captain Jacobs believed."
The next question came. "Did you remove Captain Jacobs as commanding officer of the battle group under threat of force?"
Silas nodded. "Yes sir, I did. His actions were jeopardizing the peace process. An attack against an innocent party would have ended all peace negotiations."
The questions kept coming. "Did you later fire on the USS Coronado, fully aware of the fact that this was a Federation vessel that you were targeting?"
Again, Silas nodded. "Yes sir, I did. Captain Jacobs refused to break off his attack. I took down his shields to get his attention."
The Admiral arched an eyebrow. "Did you threaten to cause loss of Federation life aboard the USS Coronado, unless Captain Jacobs relinquished command of his vessel?"
Silas had no choice but to agree. "Yes sir, I did. Captain Jacobs chose to retaliate, and had I not threatened to disable his vessel, he would have done so – or worse - to mine."
But the questions were not over. "Did you threaten neutral alien fleets – fleets representing the very governments whose peace you were supposed to be brokering – with destruction if they failed to comply with your instructions?"
The room seemed to draw in close around Drake as he answered. "Yes sir, I did. The fleets were taking hostile positions, and the peace summit would have ended had they began shooting at one another."
The Admiral shook his head. "So you threatened to kill them instead. Did you also arrest the head Ambassador of a foreign power at a peace summit that you were supposed to protect?"
A rueful grin touched at Drake's mouth. "I did, indeed. I had evidence that the Ambassador was aligned with the terrorists, but he was otherwise untouchable. So I invoked plenipotentiary powers and declared him a threat to operational security, had him arrested and held for his crimes against his own people. And yes, I did follow up and threaten the representatives of both governments when they attempted to abandon the summit."
The Admiral stared at Silas for several agonizingly long moments with an unreadable expression.
"These could all be interpreted as very serious – even capital – crimes," the Admiral observed. Silas nodded, knowing as much. "As I already told you, there will be an official inquiry, and I see no way that there will not be a formal Court Martial; there is simply no way for Starfleet to look the other way, no matter what the newsvids might be saying. Commander Drake," the older man continued, "I do have one final question," he stated. "I'd like to know how, exactly, you fit them in."
Silas blinked, feeling rather stupid. "Fit what, sir?"
The older man actually laughed. "Son, how exactly do you manage to fit those enormous brass balls of yours inside of regulation uniform trousers?"
For the first time in days, Silas began to wonder if there might be some improbable way out of this as the Admiral continued to chortle over the idea of a Commander invoking plenipotentiary powers.
Edited on 2018-09-27 at 17:45:55 by t_catt11
Subject: nope
Cedric is asleep at the Inn.
Subject: heyyyyyy
Brom, I read your post when you first submitted. You added, like, twice as much to it!
**continues happy reading**
This is all making me excited for what it to come.
Another post concerning Drake's fate is in the works right now...
Glad your mom is doing okay.
Yay posts!
I would expect that Kith and Midge would be best equipped to look for anything useful here.
Subject: yeah
Whoever trashed the place was pretty gross.
Topic: Most people logged in
Subject: haha
I see eight people!
Subject: see?
And you guys acted like this was a deathtrap or something.
Subject: Athandar isn't home...
Cautiosly, Aranwen pushes the door open. It quickly becomes apparent that Athandar isn't going to object to a lare cat man barging into his home; the mage will never object to anything again, as a matter of fact.
The corpse of middle aged human man dressed in blue robes lies on the floor here. His long gray beard is matted with blood, his eyes are fixed and cloudy. The man's stomach has been torn open, and by the looks of it, most of the contents of his abdomen are missing. His throat is likewise opened; the majority of the neck is missing, with the head barely remaining connected in any manner to the body. Several of his fingers appear to be missing, and there are multiple other random chunks of flesh gone, with obvious bite marks around them.
His body is not alone; several zombies lie scattered around the room, as well.
This was once a cozy little home. The interior is now largely ruined; every surface is charred, and black soot drifts around the room. On top of that, it appears that the house has been ransacked; the furniture is turned over, papers and odd belongings (or what is left of them) are scattered haphazardly.
There is a second room, a simple bedchamber; the charring is not as extensive here, though it is clear that a flash fire rushed through the doorway at some point. The bed itself is ripped open, feathers are spilled from the pillow and scattered around the room. This room itself stinks of urine, with the smell seeming to be concentrated at the bed. This room is also ransacked, with items strewn haphazardly about.
Topic: Star Trek: the Edge of Duty Recruitment
Subject: wow
The response has been something else! Let me shoot you a PM, Avrielle.
Subject: awesome
I think you nailed the voice quite well. And hey.. she's YOUR character now.
Subject: yup yup yup
Got a post up, myself. As I shared with Eol, I've been looing forward to this closing for... oh, about two years.
Subject: the beginning of the end
USS Peregrine, Bridge - 17:35
"Captain," Lieutenant Lasad spoke, "Starbase 118 has given us clearance to dock."
Finally, Drake mused. It hadn't been lost on him that clearance had first been given to the Coronado some two hours ago. The tiniest ghost of a grin pulled at the corner of his mouth as he considered that this all should have happened hours ago; apparently, someone had felt that some course and velocity changes were in order. Jacobs was surely seething even more than usual.
"Very well," Silas spoke, looking around the bridge of the frigate for what felt utterly certain would be his final time to do so. "Commander Zai, please complete docking procedures."
In short order, it was done. Almost immediately thereafter, Lasad spoke up again. "Captain, we've been hailed again. Commander Jennings has requested that you and Commander Zai meet with him at once."
No surprise there, Silas mused. "Understood," he responded. With a final glance around the bridge, Drake stood. "Mister Lasad, you have the conn." With that, he exited toward the turbolift.
In the turbolift, Drake let his thoughts wander. He had called a final dinner in the Officer's Mess the night before, but the mood had been somber - undoubtedly brought down by his own state of mind. For a moment, his thoughts drifted to the nightmare, and a shiver ran down his spine.
He elected to skip deck two; he had already packed up his meager personal possessions from both his cabin and ready room. He would not bring the duffels and boxes at this point, thought surely someone else would handle his personal effects once he was in custody.
Silas found himself desperately hoping that they would not replace Tochi as XO once he had himself been removed. The Trill had such an excellent rapport with the crew; he would be invaluable to smoothing the transition for the next CO of the Peregrine. Whether he believed it or not, the Helmsman would make a fine Captain himself... assuming his future commanding officers managed to stay on the right side of the regs.
All too soon, the pair found themselves on the gantry, with a small party waiting for their arrival. Glancing at his companion, Silas spoke quiety. "Thank you again, Tochi. For everything. May the wind forever be at your back."
And then, the time had arrived. "Commander Silas Drake," spoke a red-uniformed human Captain with wavy black hair. "I'm Captain Richards, in command of Starbase 118." In his hand, he offered a PADD. "I have orders from Admiralty. You are hereby relieved of command of the USS Peregrine; your first officer, Lieutenant... er, Commander Zai is nominally in charge for the time being." Three officers in Security gold stood behind him, and he glanced at Tochi. "Commander, the Peregrine is ordered to undergo repair and refit at this time; please see to it that this is handled."
OOC: assuming Tochi complies..
As Richards spoke, Drake noticed that there was another small knot of people standing nearby. One wore a blank expression and the gold of Security; the others were dressed in civillian attire, and seemed to be paying great attention to the conversation that Silas and the station brass were having. One or two were speaking into recording devices.
"Commander Drake," Richards continued, I'm afraid that I have to ask you to come with us. As he spoke, a sandy-haired human that Silas recognized as Commander Jennings, the station Security chief, strode toward him.
Silas nodded. "Of course, Captain." As he spoke, Drake raised his wrists together in front of him. "I am unarmed; I checked my sidearm in to the ship's armory already."
As Jennings reached for Silas, binders in hand, Richards cut his eyes at the group of civilians and spoke tersely. "That will not be necessary, Jennings. Put those away!"
The Security chief looked disappointed, but followed orders, instead grabbing Drake's left arm. "Come with me, sir," he spat, but a loaded look from Richards caused him to drop his grip. Silas fell in, with Richards and Jennings on either side, and the two officers behind. As they walked away from the ship, Drake could pick up a snippet of the civilians' speech.
"....as they are now leading Commander Drake away..."
The lack of solid sleep had started to get to him; Drake could have sworn that everyone's eyes were on him as he was led through the Starbase corridors. At one point, the group walked through a common area, and he could have sworn that the holovids were broadcasting news items related to the Gamera peace summit. He even thought once that he heard his name mentioned, but when he looked up, all he could see was the greenish shape of the planet as the backdrop to Gamera station.
Drake was surprised to find himself being led down what felt like a residential hallway, as opposed to his expected destination of the Station brig. Soon enough, they were in front of a nondescript hatch.
"Commander, these will be your quarters for the time being, "Richards spoke. "You are under house arrest. Security will be stationed in this corridor; please do not attempt to leave your quarters without proper authorization. I will see to it that your effects are delivered to you within a timely manner."
Confused at the turn of events, Drake stepped inside the apartment, and the hatch whooshed closed behind him.
Inside was a reasonably spacious suite, with a bed, a desk, and both a private head and personal replicator. A viewscreen was on the far wall, and was turned on to the FNN broadcast… and footage playing, showing himself being led away from the Peregrine. At the bottom of the display was bold white text with the caption, "DRAKE TAKEN INTO CUSTODY", along with scrolling text beneath that raised pointed questions about the event.
As focused as he was on trying to make sense of the meaning of the holovid, Silas completely overlooked the wiry older man in the chair near the viewscreen until the latter took his feet.
Momentarily, Silas found himself face to face with a Vice Admiral. As Drake started to salute, the man sighed and shook his head. "Commander Silas Drake. What in the hell am I supposed to do with you?"
Topic: Dreamsynthesis
Subject: whaaa??
It's.... it's... it's... RERALAE!!!!
**happy dance for far too long**
So great to see you! Thanks for sharing the awesome creative efforts, too!
Subject: a'ight
Breebles promises a post by this evening, so I'm going to let her do so, then I will post.
Subject: heh
I love fireballs. I particularly love how characters that always have a 17 or 18 intelligence never seem to consider how much space that 33 thousand cubic feet actually is, and invariably cast it in small, cramped spaces.
Topic: I received an email request to join a Star Trek thread as a main char. Who do I talk to?
Subject: hola!
Hi there, Avrielle!
As of right now, I THINK that we have the role filled for Chief Tactical Officer. I've been legitimately surprised by the response to my email; I wish I could get another GM to start an additional sim, as I have close to enough applicants to start an entire other game.
With that said, Trek gaming allows for so many characters. If you'd like to play with us, send me a character concept. All of the department heads have players, but you can be a junior officer or enlisted member of almost any department.
Great to see you!
Subject: 7!
Woot! I see seven! And of those, only two are the old guard that just cannot seem to find anything better to do.
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Posted on 17th December 2014 at 7:42 pm.
It's always at this time of year that fashion week and the award ceremonies happen almost at the same time – the fashion shows provide a parade of possible outfit options for nominees. Of course, this is something that applies to some labels more than others – Oscar de la Renta is a prime target for this, an Marchesa too. This season the label took inspiration from "billowing" bonfires in the Scottish highlands – which made for an array of intense golden, sienna and burnt orange tones for feathers and beads on gowns that flustered into shape.
Posted on 13th December 2014 at 7:10 pm.
PETER DUNDAS is five years in at Pucci and has succeeded in making his show ticket one of the hottest of the Milan season – a chance for us all to daydream a little that we could live a Pucci life: that of glowing, toned skin and lithe limbs that need nothing more than a swathe of Pucci beaded jersey to see us through. Those preferring to wear underwear of an evening need not apply.
Entitled Call of the Wild, had all the signature Pucci elements – mini dresses densely beaded with the house print in gold; matching heels that laced up the side; second-skin leather trousers with the same raunchy leather side stitching; bulging dyed furs and beautiful silky jersey dresses which, particularly on Joan Smalls in a rich brown to perfectly complement her skin tone, was just as desirable as Pucci can be.
Posted on 12th December 2014 at 4:20 pm.
PEARLS, lace and prettiness had underpinned Thakoon Panichgul's spring/summer 2014 collection, but this time round he swapped that for verve and vivid brights – there's nothing like a bit of colour to brighten a winter mood, after all, and it's something we've frankly come to rely on Thakoon for.
The designer had looked to the painterly landscapes of Patagonia for inspiration and brought back its colour palette – fuchsia and cobalt, orange and grass green – in the shape of capelets and sweater wraps (an emphasis on wrapping up the shoulders already something we're seeing a lot of at the New York shows), floral-printed puffa jackets and collaged, asymmetrical-hemmed skirts and dresses.
Posted on 10th December 2014 at 9:24 am.
THERE are certain designers who are simply destined for certain fashion houses. So it was no real surprise when, following Rossella Jardini's departure at the house of Moschino, American designer Jeremy Scott was asked to step up to the challenge last October.
This is a designer known for his loud and proud attitude to fashion. He's about fun, making a statement and irreverence – and that's before we've even got to the clothes. And Moschino is about tongue-in-cheek riffs, caricature style. Which meant as first date fodder goes this was surely going to go pretty well.
Scott plundered pop culture and the world of fast food to reincarnate that Moschino wit, albeit a little more literally than we've seen of late. This wasn't a collection about nods here and there, it was a collection about transforming a model into SpongeBob SquarePants, or a server at McDonald's (in the chicest uniform you've ever seen, of course), a packet of biscuits or a Hershey's chocolate bar. Who knew they could turn so well into a ballgown or two?
He served up (very literally on a tray) quilted bags in fast food chain shades and worked the McDonald's "M" into the Moschino heart. It was a love-in of fast food and fast fashion – which is exactly what inspired Scott. And so much so that 10 select items from the catwalk have gone on sale today at London's Browns store.


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Lauren Baer (D-FL-18)
Lauren Baer, a native of the district, and former Obama Administration advisor, is running to represent the 18thCongressional District of Florida, covering Martin, St. Lucia, and Palm Beach counties. If elected, Lauren would be the third openly lesbian member of Congress and the first to be a mother in a same sex marriage.
Background and Achievements
Lauren, a foreign policy expert, worked as a senior advisor during the Obama Administration for both Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and John Kerry and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power. There, she helped pass policies which improved human rights across the world. Lauren is beyond qualified to serve in Congress, prior to her work in the Obama administration, Lauren fought to remove money from politics. She has spent her life working with small businesses, as her family runs a local Palm Beach furniture store. Lauren knows exactly how to stand up for what is right and has a lifetime of experience working with Democrats and Republicans alike to pass necessary human rights policies.
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Strong supporter of protecting the environment
Will fight for equal pay for equal work
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If she wins her primary, Lauren will run against incumbent Republican Brian Mast. Brian is incredibly conservative and extreme supporter of the second amendment, one of the most important issues to Floridians in this upcoming election. He has voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act and is a major supporter of Donald Trump, voting with him 93% of the time. The district, currently rated Lean Republican, is not an impossible feat for Lauren. We have dual endorsed Lauren and her opponent, Pam Keith, in their August primary.
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I'm just playing with my new SqueezeBox 2 and I'm setting up some RSS feeds. Does the RssNews.pm have a timeout. Intermittently I'm finding it fails to get the feed.
When I use firefox I always get the feed, but it is slow sometimes.
I haven't found a setting for this timeout anywhere. Is it in RssNews.pm or somewhere else? Or do those in the know think the problem could be something different?
> it fails to get the feed.


Abstract. In situ measurements of soil moisture are invaluable for calibrating and validating land surface models and satellite-based soil moisture retrievals. In addition, long-term time series of in situ soil moisture measurements themselves can reveal trends in the water cycle related to climate or land cover change. Nevertheless, on a worldwide basis the number of meteorological networks and stations measuring soil moisture, in particular on a continuous basis, is still limited and the data they provide lack standardization of technique and protocol. To overcome many of these limitations, the International Soil Moisture Network (ISMN; http://www.ipf.tuwien.ac.at/insitu) was initiated to serve as a centralized data hosting facility where globally available in situ soil moisture measurements from operational networks and validation campaigns are collected, harmonized, and made available to users. Data collecting networks share their soil moisture datasets with the ISMN on a voluntary and no-cost basis. Incoming soil moisture data are automatically transformed into common volumetric soil moisture units and checked for outliers and implausible values. Apart from soil water measurements from different depths, important metadata and meteorological variables (e.g., precipitation and soil temperature) are stored in the database. These will assist the user in correctly interpreting the soil moisture data. The database is queried through a graphical user interface while output of data selected for download is provided according to common standards for data and metadata. Currently (status May 2011), the ISMN contains data of 19 networks and more than 500 stations located in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The time period spanned by the entire database runs from 1952 until the present, although most datasets have originated during the last decade. The database is rapidly expanding, which means that both the number of stations and the time period covered by the existing stations are still growing. Hence, it will become an increasingly important resource for validating and improving satellite-derived soil moisture products and studying climate related trends. As the ISMN is animated by the scientific community itself, we invite potential networks to enrich the collection by sharing their in situ soil moisture data.
How to cite: Dorigo, W. A., Wagner, W., Hohensinn, R., Hahn, S., Paulik, C., Xaver, A., Gruber, A., Drusch, M., Mecklenburg, S., van Oevelen, P., Robock, A., and Jackson, T.: The International Soil Moisture Network: a data hosting facility for global in situ soil moisture measurements, Hydrol. Earth Syst. Sci., 15, 1675-1698, https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-15-1675-2011, 2011.


A good run will get me back into gear.
I have ran about 4 times since my half marathon which is not how I intended for things to go. I was supposed to jump right back into training after about 4 days. I lost motivation to run and got sucked into my at-home crossfit workouts, weightlifting, HIIT, burpee challenges…which is fine, I suppose.
But I actually really started to miss running. I have about 5 weeks till my 5K, so it is training time…hehe.
I felt so good after this run…tired…but good.
Post run, I had some coconut water to try. I LOVE coconut water. Vita and Zico are my favorite brands out there. I tried this flavor lastnight…um, can I just say that I could live off of this? Because I could. It is heavenly!
This morning, I just had to have eggs again but I fried them. I haven't done this in a while. They were pretty good. By the way, these eggs are cage free eggs. The best!
I've got lots of work to get done today so I probably won't post again till tomorrow, just giving anyone reading my blog a heads up.
By the way, I made an A on my math test.
Do you have any proud accomplishments you'd like to share?
Ahh congrats on your A on your test! 🙂 and I wish I could go on a run, that plan looks like a good one! I run too!


An Egyptian school teacher received a six-month suspended jail sentence on Tuesday for cutting the hair of two 12-year-old girl pupils who were not wearing Islamic headscarves, a judicial source said.
Iman Abu Bakr Kilany, a science teacher who herself wears a niqab - a veil that also covers her face - said last month she had been removed from the school in the southern town of Luxor after complaints by relatives of the girls - the only two in her class who did not wear headscarves.
She said she was being moved to an administrative job and docked one month's salary.
Egyptian human rights groups and women's organizations condemned the incident as an example of hardline Muslims trying to impose their values on others since Islamists took power in Egypt.
Kilany's lawyer said the verdict was harsh and that she would appeal, according to the state news agency MENA.
Many Egyptian women wear the headscarf, but the country's Islamic scholars generally say it should be done out of free choice. That view is shared by the Muslim Brotherhood, the group that propelled Mohamed Mursi to the presidency in June.
The governor of Luxor province where the incident occurred called the teacher's actions "shameful" and said she had been transferred to another school. But rights groups say that some Islamic conservatives have been emboldened by the success of groups like Muslim Brotherhood and the ultraconservative Salafi trend in parliamentary and presidential elections and have been increasingly brazen about forcing their standards on other Egyptians.
Kilany told the Egyptian al-Ahram newspaper earlier that the amount of hair she cut off of the girls' heads "did not exceed two centimeters" (one inch).
Kilany added that she had asked all her girl students to put on the headscarf because it was required for girls older than 10 - a view disputed by many Muslims.
While Mursi and his administration have repeatedly said they will not seek to impose strict Islamic codes of behavior, the rise to prominence of an array of Islamist groups has alarmed more secular-minded Egyptians and the sizeable Christian minority.


But this is not a uniquely American phenomenon.
All over the world, people are seeing that same tendency. Today, in the global economy, the top 1 percent owns more than the bottom 99 percent, and a handful of billionaires own more than the bottom half of people around the world — that's 3.7 billion people.
That is the reality. People in our own country, and around the world, are angry, and they feel that nobody is listening to their pain.
So the question is: Where do we go from here?
Such a movement must be willing to think creatively and boldly about the world that we would like to see.
We must take the opportunity to reconceptualize a genuinely progressive global order based on human solidarity, an order that recognizes that every person on this planet shares a common humanity, that we all want our children to grow up healthy, to have a good education, have decent jobs, drink clean water, breathe clean air and live in peace.
Nice, clear approach toward humanity.
Bernie, it is just too bad that things turned out the way the did in the States, as you have exactly the right answers! Keep it up! Don't give up!


THE AVERAGE monthly wage at the National Bank of Slovakia (NBS) reached Sk38,528 (€1,030) last year, more than twice the national average.
Furthermore, property declarations published by NBS officials for 2004 show its two vice-governors earned around Sk480,000 (€12,800) a month, and that the governor was paid at least that much, the Pravda daily wrote.
Other members of the board of directors earn around Sk250,000 (€6,670) per month.
An annual report states NBS employee expenditures reached Sk533 million (€14.2 million), while its total expenditures reached 52.7 billion (€1.4 billion). The bank spent the most money on withdrawing excessive money from the market.
The NBS reported a loss of Sk663 million (€17.7 million), which can be mainly attributed to a different-than-expected development of the Slovak crown.


Odd as it may sound, the new Rolls-Royce Phantom is much more than a mere car.
It makes no sense to objectively review a car such as the new Rolls-Royce Phantom, certainly not from an Irish market point of view. This is more a celebration of high-end luxury goods and money-no-object extravagance than it is a means of getting from one place to another. Rolls-Royce likes to think that the Phantom has no true rivals in the car world and, having experienced the new, eighth-generation version from the front and back seats, we'd have to agree. The word superlative was coined for this moment.
You don't drive a Rolls-Royce Phantom to hide from the public eye. Even if you avoid some of the more lurid and eye-catching two-tone paint finishes and massive 22-inch alloy wheels, it's fair to say that the big saloon grabs attention like little else on the road: it has huge presence. That is, partly, because it's huge. Even the standard wheelbase model is nigh-on 5.7 metres long and its bulk is emphasised by the square-set front end with its bluff wings and larger-than-ever 'plinth' radiator grille. In comparison to its predecessor, though, this has been integrated more with the rest of the bodywork and the bonnet itself is smoother in appearance.
The front lights appear relatively small, but they pack latest-generation technology including laser high beam illumination and a subtle LED daytime running lamp graphic. The new back lights echo that approach and they sit in a more sculpted rear end with a little more aggression (not the right word for a Rolls, perhaps, but there you go) to the shape of the rear wings. As before the back doors are hinged from the rear and they swing open elegantly to allow easy access to the spacious cabin. Those rear doors can be closed at the touch of a button from inside the car once you're sat down (God forbid you'd have to reach forward and pull the door closed), or, more likely, the chauffeur will lightly press the exterior door handle button and it will quietly and smoothly close.
The interior of the new Phantom is a little cocoon of quietness from the noise of the outside world. It really is astoundingly silent, even on the move. Apparently, Rolls-Royce chauffeurs even have to learn not to rub their hands across the leather rim of the steering wheel as that would be the loudest sound audible. To help with all that, the new Phantom has 130kg extra sound deadening in the car, acoustic glass and special sound-absorbing foam in the tyres. And it's exceedingly comfortable too, front or back. There's plenty of room in the rear, even in the regular wheelbase model, and the seats are massaged, heated or cooled to your liking, plus they adjust more than most. The leather is soft, the carpets are deep and even the foot rest angle is electrically adjustable.
Like us, you'd probably expect that most Phantom buyers never venture into its driving seat, but apparently that varies considerably from market to market. In some countries, such as the USA, the Phantom is definitely bought to be driven, so Rolls-Royce had to develop it to fit both roles. It openly claims that it is the quietest car in the world in most conditions and also reckons it's the most comfortable. We wouldn't argue with either of those claims. To help all that along is a brand new aluminium platform that will underpin all future new Rolls-Royce models. It's considerably stiffer than before and a little lighter.
To that is bolted larger capacity air suspension than before and adaptive damping with a comfort bias and no adjustment option. There's also rear-wheel steering to make driving in more confined spaces easier and even active roll control to reduce unseemly body lurches through the corners. In short, if the chauffeur knows what they're doing, the rear-seat passengers should barely notice that the Phantom is moving. A creamy smooth new 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine helps with that, as it develops its considerable 900Nm of torque at a scarcely believable 1,700rpm. In reality, there's no need to rev it much higher. Not that you can tell what revs it's at anyway, as there's a 'Power Reserve' meter instead of a rev counter. Apparently the engine idles not much over 600rpm and could go lower if it were not for the need for acceptable throttle response from idle.
While it's arguably unbecoming to talk about performance in a Rolls-Royce, the Phantom has plenty of it on tap, though it's the effortlessness of its delivery that will truly impress. To drive, it's satisfying and enjoyable in a pretty unique way. The steering wheel is large of diameter and relatively thin in rim size so it feels different from the off, and you can't beat that long view over the bonnet, punctuated by the iconic 'Spirit of Ecstasy' in the middle. You sit upright and quite high, so visibility all-round is good. Next up, the pedals are wonderfully long in travel, making them easy to smoothly modulate. The automatic transmission has eight forward ratios, but you'll struggle to feel it shifting between them in normal driving and swift progress is easy to maintain. It's not what you'd call sporty or dynamic in the corners (it weighs well over two and a half tonnes, after all), but it does remain flat and free from lean and it changes direction quicker than it ever needs to. Above all else, it feels like an occasion to travel in - front or back.
I know you'll call us insane for giving a car that would cost in excess of €600,000 (as a starting point, remember) here five out of five for value, but the Rolls-Royce Phantom transcends logic. Its buyers don't really see it as a logical purchase and are likely to spend another six-figure sum on personalising the car to their tastes, more if an artist is drafted in to create a unique installation for The Gallery inside. I confidently state that Phantom buyers will think it's worth every cent. And I'd agree with them.
Despite the considerable wealth of the sort of buyer the Rolls-Royce Phantom attracts, its purchase is still a big deal to them, as it's something really personal, a luxury item made to the highest quality, of the finest materials, by some of the most skilled engineers and craftspeople in the world. Not only that, but the boundless levels of customisation (including the astounding Gallery feature) ensure that few Phantoms will be alike and they are likely to be kept and cherished forever. Whether the owners then choose to drive or be driven, there's no doubt that they're making a statement everywhere they go. It'll be seen as too ostentatious for our island, but that's ok, as for buyers at this level, the world is their oyster.
Aston Martin Rapide vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom: want to make a statement, but actually more interested in driving and feeling the road underneath? Aston's Rapide makes an interesting case for itself. Most Phantom buyers probably have a few Astons as well.
Bentley Flying Spur vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom: a sportier take on the luxury saloon idea than the Rolls-Royce and at a rather different price point too. Sits between the Rapide and the Phantom in remit.
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom: technically very impressive and a highly accomplished machine, but the Phantom is in a different league in terms of prestige and presence.


CCW Accepts cellists in the following categories: Intermediate, Advanced, and Very Advanced.
Step 1. Fill out the initial contact form to get started. Include a paragraph about your (or your student's) playing you would like addressed at CCW.
A letter of recommendation may be requested at the end of the application process.
Option 1: Tuition Cost and Due Dates.
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Tuition Cost: $1495. You may also send your payment via regular mail. A deposit of $400 is due at the time of registration. The remainder of the balance, $995, is due on July 1, in full, and should be sent in one check.


Trails include rugged footpaths in the Farny Highlands to the boardwalks crossing the Great Swamp.
82 miles of trails are maintained by 55 Trail Conference volunteers and member groups.
Until the 1730s, when surveyors found iron in the hills, few people settled in the Jersey Highlands because it offered poorer farming than land to the south. The iron-rich hills, more than any other factor, shaped the development of the area and gave birth to an industry that forged a nation. With mines supplying the iron used for weaponry, New Jersey played an important role in the fight for independence.
At the start of the twenty-first century, with three major interstate highways crossing the area, development and suburban sprawl have begun to consume open space in Morris County. Still, the county has an extensive system of county parks, state parks, wildlife management areas, watershed property, and a national historic park.
Two through trails are being developed across Morris County- the Highlands Trail and the Patriots' Path.


The school receives Department for Education funding in the amount of £500 per learner in Year 7 for 'Catch-up Literacy and Numeracy' to support interventions at the entry to Key Stage 3.
In 2017-2018 the allocated funding for 13 learners was £6,500.
The impact of this funding is monitored through the Pupil Progress and Provision Governing Body Committee, through hard and soft data analysis.


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NEW DELHI: The NIA's country-wide crackdown on fake currency racketeers reveals Pakistan's increased involvement in printing and circulating high-quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in I
NEW DELHI: The NIA's country-wide crackdown on fake currency racketeers reveals Pakistan's increased involvement in printing and circulating high-quality Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in India with the twin objectives of destabilising the economy and raising funds for terror activities.
Investigations have confirmed the Home Ministry's suspicion that the 'state' actors in Pakistan (the ISI) are involved in printing high-quality FICN using sophisticated machinery. Later it employs state machinery to transport the counterfeit currencies through air to countries like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the UAE and Nepal. From these countries, the currency notes are smuggled into India, either through porous borders or through air.
The Home Ministry recently proposed to include FICN offence in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, or UAPA, which entails more stringent provisions, due to the involvement of 'state' actors in such activities. Till now, only terrorist organisations and people associated with them were covered under the Act.
Statistics available with the Ministry corroborates the grave threat over the issue. In the last few years, there has been sharp increase in the availability of very high-quality FICN in the market. At times, even machines fail to detect these fakes. In 2010-11, FICN of `100 crore was seized. In 2009-10, the seizure figures were only about `27 crore.
NIA's investigation revealed that the kingpin of the racket, Morjen Hussain, a West Bengal resident, was using a satellite phone to coordinate the entire operations with his counterparts in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The FICN recovered from the gang revealed that it was printed in Pakistan and was smuggled into Bangladesh through air. From Bangladesh, the currency notes, stashed in airbags were thrown across the barbed wire along the border, as soon as BSF (Border Security Force) patrol had crossed a particular point.
Hussain's gang members used to collect these bags and then these were circulated in different cities. His men used to travel to different cities in the garb of labourers seeking jobs and while employed as workers, the gang members circulate the FICN.


The weekend is here and we all know what that means! It is time to unwind and de-stress. Let's put aside work and life worries plaguing us all week long with something fun and relaxing. I don't know about you but I plan to have a DVD marathon with B. As for my cats, they're having a slumber party with friends at home! Have fun kids and of course, a very Happy Fluffy Friday to all my meow-licious readers and friends!
Benji and friends are sooo cutie!!!
:-D :-D LJ Meow 1!
=-O =-O And Monica Meow 2!
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Ritu Jaiswal (born 1 March 1977) is an Indian politician who is the State Spokesperson of Rashtriya Janata Dal. She had been the Mukhiya of Gram Panchayat Raj Singhwahini, Sonbarsha, Sitamarhi, Bihar.

Early life
Ritu was born to Bhola Prashad Choudhary and Asha Jaiswal on 1 March 1977 in Hajipur, Bihar. She has studied Bachelors of Arts (Economics) from Vaishali Mahila College. She is also a trained Bharat Natyam and Kathak dancer.

Political career
Ritu contested and won the election for the position of Mukhiya from Gram Panchayat Raj Singwahini in 2016. She won by a huge margin of 1784 votes more than the nearest rival in a constituency consisting of fourteen thousand residents. She joined Rashtriya Janata Dal and contested the 2020 Bihar election from Parihar constituency.

Awards and recognition

She was conferred the "Uchh Shikshit Adarsh Yuva Sarpanch (Mukhiya) Puraskaar 2016" at the 7th Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad by the Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Government on 18 January 2017 in Pune.

She was conferred the Champions of Change (award) 2018 by the honourable Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 26 December 2018.

Her Gram Panchayat Singhwahini was conferred the National Panchayat Award "Deen Dayal Upadhayay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar - 2019" by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India in New Delhi on 23 October 2019.

She was conferred the "Flame Leadership Award - 2019" by the Rural Marketing Association of India at the Taj Santacruz, Mumbai on 21 June 2019.

She was one of the speaker at the international conference on LPG: Catalyst of Social Change-2 organised by Research & Development Initiative Pvt. Ltd. in association with Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India in Ranchi.

She represented Bihar as one of the speaker at SEE Talks held at Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai on 16 June 2018.

She was one of the speaker at TED (conference) organised in Patna in the name TEDx Bankipore on the topic "Why unregistered rapes in rural India not considered as crime" on 29 July 2018.

She was among the eleven member committee sent by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of Bihar to the workshop organised jointly by National Institute of Rural Development, Government of India and Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow on the topic "Economic Development and Social Transformation through Gram Panchayat Development Plan" on 24 and 25 September 2019.

She was among the nine panelists selected by the National Institute of Rural Development, Government of India at the consultation workshop for mainstreaming Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) through adoption of 100+ Panchayat Clusters for holistic Development on 6 August 2018.

She was one of the speaker at the Youth Ki Awaaz Summit – 2019 organized at the Dr. B.R Ambedkar International Center, New Delhi on 20 December 2019.

She was the keynote speaker at "Democracy Express" by the Indian School of Democracy when the yatra was in Delhi on 22 December 2019.

Personal life
Ritu married Arun Kumar on 7 December 1996. Arun Kumar is a 1995 batch Indian Civil Service (Allied) officer who has served as the Director, Central Vigilance Commission. They have a son and a daughter.

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Optimizing compilation with preservation of structural code coverage metrics to support software testing
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Kirner, Raimund
Haas, Walter
Code-coverage-based testing is a widely-used testing strategy with the aim of providing a meaningful decision criterion for the adequacy of a test suite. Code-coverage-based testing is also mandated for the development of safety-critical applications; for example, the DO178b document requires the application of the modified condition/decision coverage. One critical issue of code-coverage testing is that structural code coverage criteria are typically applied to source code whereas the generated machine code may result in a different code structure because of code optimizations performed by a compiler. In this work, we present the automatic calculation of coverage profiles describing which structural code-coverage criteria are preserved by which code optimization, independently of the concrete test suite. These coverage profiles allow to easily extend compilers with the feature of preserving any given code-coverage criteria by enabling only those code optimizations that preserve it. Furthermore, we describe the integration of these coverage profile into the compiler GCC. With these coverage profiles, we answer the question of how much code optimization is possible without compromising the error-detection likelihood of a given test suite. Experimental results conclude that the performance cost to achieve preservation of structural code coverage in GCC is rather low.
Software Testing, Verification and Reliability
https://doi.org/10.1002/stvr.1485


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Jupiter has a unique place and is a planet that rules various aspects of a person's life that are children, marriage and wealth. It puts impact on our lifestyle making us healthy and building a positive attitude in us. This planet has multiple benefits but sometimes it also places negative effects and acts as a barrier in a person's life. In 2017, Jupiter is casting all the zodiac signs and will be placing its influence on the horoscope of different natives.
In 2017, the planet Jupiter will be present in Virgo, and will start declining from 6th February. It will again start moving towards advancement on 9th June. On 12th September, Jupiter will enter into Libra and from 12th October to 9th November, it will flare again. This planet has a lot more to bring for all the 12 zodiac signs in 2017. So let's start exploring the effects of this planet.
Jupiter, the planet of fortune, is ruling your 9th and 12th houses which are symbolizing expenditures, hospitals, recreation, prestige and luck. The Jupiter Transit will help you to win over legal disputes, but still you have to stay alert. Going on some trip with the family and loved ones will make your tensions fly away and will relax you. Your hard work will also be fruitful and provide you a salary hike. Jupiter will remain in your 6th house from your moon sign, till September, creating problems and disputes in marital relation. Differences will increase and arguments will also be there. Your patience will be your weapon to come out of this problem. At September end, Jupiter will move to your 7th house from moon sign, bringing a suitable partner in the life of unmarried people. Your cards are showing good income in this period and your siblings will also reach to new heights in life.
The planet Jupiter is ruling your 8th and 11th houses which are symbolizing strength, evolution, profits, income and success. As per Jupiter Transit Horoscope 2017, there will be more earnings and fortune coming to you. You will incline towards religious activities. Jupiter is present in the 5th house from your moon sign. Students will do well in exams and get favourable results. As September will end, Jupiter will transit the 6th house from your moon sign, which is alarming you up to be very careful from your enemies. Avoid such things that might not be liked by your seniors. Obesity is one problem that might trouble you so keep a watch on your diet. Regular walks and exercise will help to bring you back into shape.
The luck bearer planet, Jupiter will rule your 7th and 10th houses responsible for partnerships, life partner, occupation and performance. Your domestic life will bloom, as Jupiter is present in the 4th house from your moon sign. You will get full support and love from your family and loved ones. Your wonderful decisive power and intellect will bring success and fame to you. You will be interested in going on some religious trip and get involved into religious deeds and charity. Jupiter will move into 5th house from your moon sign, after September, showing signs of tying a knot soon.
Jupiter, the auspicious planet, is ruling 6th and 9th houses which are accountable for good luck, popularity, hardship, foes and diseases. Your marital life will be blissful and happy, as Jupiter is present in your 3rd house from moon sign. You and your partner will enjoy your life and your relation will flourish. You will get financial benefits through your spouse. Your cards are showing chances of pilgrimage. At workplace, your hard work will bring name, fame, promotion and salary hike. Financial condition will improve during Jupiter Transit. Your intellect and wiseness is an essential part of your decisive power, but this year, keep a watch on it. Jupiter will change its position to 4th house from your moon sign, after September. Your cards are also showing monetary profits and career growth. Your familial problems will also come to an end and situation will be soon under your control.
Jupiter the rational planet is ruling your 5th and 8th houses which are responsible for children, education, change and permanence. Your cards are showing some holy ritual at your home, may be childbirth or marriage. As Jupiter is present in your 2nd house from moon sign, you will be attracted towards religious deeds and do charity at maximum. You will have huge monetary gains during Jupiter Transit 2017 which will help in making your financial condition, strong. Career growth will also be there at its peak. Jupiter will move to your 3rd house after September, which will help in improving the situations around you. Some long awaited news will come to you soon. Marital life will also flourish and you and your spouse will support and understand each other. Unmarried people might tie a knot, this year. The atmosphere in your family will be full of happiness and harmony. Your health will also remain good as you will pay attention towards it.
The planet Jupiter will rule your 4th and 7th houses which are accountable for mother, pleasure, spouse and partnerships. This year will go wonderful as Jupiter is present in your moon sign. You will be able to maximize your income through your intellect. Your wise decisions will prove to be fruitful, not only for you, but for others also. Students will do well and get success, but don't let these achievements distract you from studies. Your spouse will be with you at each and every step of your life. This transit is beneficial to think about your future and forget the bad memories of past. Put efforts to bring harmony among your family members. Socially, you will remain active, but do not forget to concentrate on your work also. Jupiter will make a move to your 2nd house from moon sign after September due to which you will be lured towards spirituality and religion. This transit will also bring stability and a positive change in your life. You have to keep yourself calm in every situation and be ready to welcome the changes coming to your life.
Jupiter is ruling your 3rd and 6th houses which are accountable for hard work, siblings, speech, struggle, rivals and diseases. As Jupiter is present in your 12th house from moon sign, it will affect your health and expenditures will be there due to health issues. You have to put efforts to keep yourself fit and fine. Balanced diet and regular exercise will help you to fight diseases. You have to be very attentive towards the opportunities coming your way, otherwise you will lose them. Be careful in deciding anything otherwise it will lead you to destruction. After September, Jupiter will move into your moon sign which will be very fruitful for you. You will feel energized and work hard to achieve your goals. To reach the heights of success, you have to move with full determination.
Jupiter is transiting your 2nd and 5th houses responsible for money, communication, education, immediate family and children. Jupiter is present in your 11th house from moon sign, which will boost up your education to new heights and helps in improving your knowledge. You will prove yourself ahead from others with your intelligence. Your cards are showing financial benefits due to your education and you might also go for long journeys. According to Jupiter Horoscope Transit 2017, some new relations will enter into your life. Love life will also move smoothly and happily. After September, Jupiter will move to your 12th house from moon sign. This move will bring difficulties and hindrances in your life. Your concentration and determination will be affected badly due to this transit which will make your studies suffer a lot. You will perform well at workfront which will give you fame, but at the same time number of enemies will raise up. You have to be alert from the people who always push others towards negativity. You have to pay attention towards your health and your children's health..
The Jupiter planet is present in your Ascendant and 4th house responsible for personality, strength, character, mother, enjoyment and vehicle. Jupiter is present in your 10th house from moon sign which helps you in getting promotion and salary hike. You will be able to make a special place in the eyes of colleagues and seniors. Your wise decisions will bring you popularity and recognition. You will be spending money on your house decoration and comforts. Marital relationships might go through some tiffs during the Jupiter Transit 2017. To make your domestic life happy, try to spread joy in every relation. Personally also, you will have fun and joy. After September, Jupiter will move to the 11th house from your moon sign which will be responsible for a change in your life. Try to complete all your work in time at your work front, as it will bring benefits to you.
Jupiter is transiting you 3rd and 12th houses which are responsible for hard work, siblings, communication, expenditures, hospitals and loss. Your cards are showing religious and distant journeys, this year. As Jupiter is posited in your 9th house from moon sign, it will be better for you to stay away from people having negative aura around them. Don't be afraid of failures coming your way, infact, use them as a tool to learn about your mistakes. You will be interested in learning new things in life. Income will rise due to some source from abroad. You'll reach new heights in the education field and your siblings will succeed too. After September, Jupiter will make a move to your 10th house from moon sign. This will create difficulties in your life at financial level and workfront.
Jupiter is transiting your 2nd and 11th houses which accounts for immediate family, prosperity, communication, revenue, benefits and success. As Jupiter is posited in your 8th house from moon sign, money and position loss are on your cards. You have to control your expenditures to maintain a stable financial condition. Expenses might also increase due to spirituality and religion. Jupiter will transit your 9th house from moon sign, which signifies the starting of good time. You will be able to make good decisions during the Jupiter Transit 2017. Health problems, if any, will soon be gone. There will be a noticeable rise in your income. Moral activities will lure you during the transit. You will work for the happiness and comforts of your family and might go on a pilgrimage with them.
The planet Jupiter is posited in your Ascendant and 10th house which are responsible for personality, existence, occupation and work. Jupiter will be present in your 7th house from moon sign which will make your marital relation, fabulous. Your relation will become stronger day by day with lots of love and harmony. You'll also perform well at health front. Jupiter will make a move to your 8th house from moon sign in early September, affecting your career growth adversely. Some unwanted journey might be waiting there for you. You will feel relaxed due to meditation and spirituality. Beware of the seasonal diseases, as they might attack you.


No matter how diligent and professional we might be, there will be a moment when we say or do the wrong thing, with the wrong person. We may not even be aware of the infraction until we get the cold shoulder from the offended person. Whether or not the slight or workplace etiquette faux pas was intentional or not, acknowledging it and discussing it as soon as possible is the best recourse.
Unlike our personal lives where we might just shrug our shoulders about the effects of a flippant comment or a difference of opinion, a workplace slip-up needs to be dealt with. Making excuses such as "I'm uncomfortable with conflict" or "I'm afraid they will fire me." may make you come across as unprofessional or even irresponsible.
I don't know many people who are "comfortable" with conflict. By addressing the workplace etiquette blunder, you are freed to move on. And if you're afraid that your slip-up will get you fired, take the time to dig deeper or talk to a trusted colleague to see what the bigger issue is. Besides, it'll only look worse if it's discovered later.
Accept the Other Person's Reaction: You may not have intended any offense but you must accept that the offended person is offended. It doesn't help to say things like: "You're too sensitive" or "You need to loosen up," even if it's true. Hear the person out, understand their point of view and see if you can tactfully defuse the situation.
Own Your Words: Even if you don't agree with the other person's reactions, take a moment to simply and calmly rephrase your comment, or explain why you decided to take a particular action. By taking responsibility for, and explaining, your words or action, you can help build understanding that—fingers crossed—will help both of you move on.
Apologize: Don't justify or makes excuses for a perceived slight. Make eye contact, state what you are apologizing for, and tell the other person that it won't happen again. Give them a moment to speak. Then shake hands and move on.
Email is an essential business tool. It's instant communication that can become an instant disaster if you inadvertently insert the wrong email address, or "reply all," or "cc" the wrong person. If you hit "send" too quickly and immediately have the stomach-churning feeling that accompanies the knowledge you've delivered your message to the wrong eyes, what do you do next?
Start by addressing the situation head-on. Some people try to ignore the faux pas and hope that the unintended email recipient(s) does the same. Not a great approach. The sooner you take responsibility for what you've done, the better. The clarification will also help to stop the email from being further circulated and misconstrued.
If the email had something to do with company or client information, immediately alert your boss. If it included a gossipy remark about a coworker, immediately speak to the belittled coworker, preferably face-to-face, and offer an apology.
Read the Entire Email Carefully: Taking an extra 30 seconds to read the entire email could save you from looking lazy or indifferent, being repetitive, or overlooking a significant detail.
Evaluate Your Email "To" List: Before sending an email, carefully double-check that your intended recipient or recipients are all the right ones. It takes only one wrong click to add an unintended address. And use "reply all" and "CC" sparingly. Ask yourself if what you are saying is relevant and helpful to everyone. Remove all names not pertinent to the message.
Watch What You Say: If the email content is off the record, gossip, very personal or could be deemed inappropriate, don't send it! Emails can be saved and forwarded later, without your consent. Unethical but it happens.
Have you become so comfortable around your coworkers that when you feel gas building up inside, you just let one rip? Or after a meal, you belt out a big ol' burp? If your coworkers have not asked you to stop it, stop it! Silence doesn't indicate approval.
Could farting or burping in the workplace cause such a stink that you end up in court? Among other issues, Cheryl Horner v. U.S. Postal Service (2007) included in her complaint that "Sexual harassment occurred as evidenced by 'farting games' on the intercom engaged in by the Supervisor and a male coworker…" So yes, it could.
If you claim that your excessive flatulence is due to a medical condition, such as celiac disease, it is up to you to prove it. And, as with coughing and hacking due to a respiratory ailment, it is up to your employer to find a way to work around the problem all while making all other employees feel comfortable and safe.
If you are faced with an unwanted eruption, it's best to deal with the situation directly. For example, if you are in a meeting with a boss and colleagues and audibly pass wind, don't try to blame the person beside you. Move away, as a considerate gesture, and simply say sorry.
We all mess up, stick our foot in our mouth, overlook something, or unknowingly offend a coworker or client. Instead of ignoring the workplace etiquette breach, take responsibility, apologize when necessary and offer a way to fix the problem. This demonstrates integrity, work ethic, maturity and good judgment—all valuable traits for establishing a professional reputation.


SlowArt Productions presents the group thematic exhibition, Arte Natura. This exhibition will focus on art inspired by the natural world and will be held at the Limner Gallery.
Eligible are all art forms relating to, or gaining inspiration from the world of nature. Landscapes, skyscapes, flowers, vegetables, fruits and animals are all eligible. All artist interpretations of the natural world from the realist to the abstract and conceptual will be reviewed and considered.
The competition is open to all artists, national and international, working in all media. All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphics, digital and installation art, video, collage, digital collage, etc. are eligible.
Winning artists will be featured in a group exhibition at the Limner Gallery. The exhibition will also be displayed on the Limner Gallery web site and social media pages.


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Barcelona make official approach for Xavi to replace Valverde as head coach
Al-Sadd coach Xavi gives his team instructions during the FIFA Club World Cup clash with Hienghene Sport at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on December 11, 2019.
La Liga giants Barcelona have sounded out club legend Xavi Hernandez as a possible candidate to replace embattled Ernesto Valverde at the end of the season.
According to several Spanish media outlets, Barca's sporting director Eric Abidal and CEO Oscar Grau traveled to Doha on Friday to interview the current Al Sadd boss.
The details of what happened behind the closed-door meeting are still unclear but sports daily AS revealed that it lasted around two hours and Barca have offered Xavi a two-and-a-half-year contract.
As one of the most decorated players in the history of Spanish football, Xavi has won eight La Liga titles, three Copas del Rey, six Spanish Super Cups, four Champions Leagues, two European Super Cups and two Club World Cups for the Camp Nou side.
The 39-year-old left Barca in 2015 and moved to Al Sadd as a player before being appointed head coach last July.
Xavi raises the La Liga trophy after their clash with Deportivo de la Coruna at Camp Nou stadium on May 23, 2015.
Following the rumor of Xavi's potential exit, Al Sadd issued a statement on Friday, saying: "Xavi going to Barcelona is normal and expected because he will be at his club, it's his first home and he must return there in the future, but as of today, Xavi is the coach of Al Sadd."
"Xavi and his team are focusing on tomorrow's match against Al-Rayyan, and we know that a club with the size and professionalism of Barcelona will take to official channels to speak of such matters."
Meanwhile, Valverde admitted on Thursday that speculations about whether he will remain in charge at Barca is "inevitable" after his side crashed out of the Spanish Super Cup to Atletico Madrid.
"Coaches always move with the idea of working hard and giving everything in every game," he said following the defeat. "We know what football is like, that there is always permanent instability."
"When the results are bad or when you lose, as has happened tonight, I suppose we will talk about this and other things. It's inevitable but I will do my job."


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France and Germany agree on new Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) MBT
April 2020 News Defense Global Security army industry
Posted On Wednesday, 29 April 2020 11:00
On April 28, Germany and France at last signed a framework agreement defining the project organization and management structures of the heavy land combat system's architecture. "The MGCS project to be implemented under German leadership is to replace the German Leopard 2 and the French Leclerc from the mid-2030s. With this project, Germany and France are sending an important signal for European cooperation in defense policy," the German Defense Ministry said.
KNDS EMBT (European Main Battle Tank) displayed at Eurosatory 2018, sometimes nicknamed "LeoClerc" because of its mixed composition of a Leopard 2 hull with a Leclerc turret, a first "engineering essay" toward a Franco-German cooperation having to lead to the Main Ground Combat System which will be very different from the EMBT (Picture source: Army Recognition)
"Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and her French counterpart Florence Parly have signed a Framework Agreement, in which project organization and management structures are laid down. Due to the Corona situation, the ministers were unable to meet for joint signing," the German Defense Ministry said.
"Both countries should benefit equally from the cooperation, which is why the contracts to be concluded are based on a 50% financing between Germany and France. In addition, both nations are to receive sufficient intellectual property rights for the intended future use of the work results," writes the Ministries of Defense regarding the contents of the agreement. "The ministers have therefore also signed an Implementing Arrangement 1, which forms the basis for commissioning a system architecture definition study. Only recently, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag cleared the way for commissioning this two-year study. Again, Germany and France share the costs. The system architecture is a prerequisite for the development of a technology demonstrator with which the German and French requirements for the MGCS can be verified."
The three manufacturers concerned are Nexter for France, Rheinmetall and KMW (Krauss -Maffei - Wegmann) for Germany.
To remind the background of this program, the Leopard 2 and Leclerc MBTs must be replaced by 2035. So, Germany and France launched the joint MGCS project in 2012 with the project divided into five major phases: 1) operational needs analysis; 2) concept survey; 3) development and technological capability demonstration; 4) integration and system demonstration; 5) system production. The first two phases have already been successfully completed though, a bi-nationally coordinated prioritization of the individual requirements (High-Level Requirements) remains to be set up.


Use a colorful pushbutton to activate your TV-B-Gone! This yellow switch makes a nice center in a flower motif brooch. Use pliers to flatten the legs of the button.
The base of the button should sit flat as shown.
Next we'll connect some wire leads to the pushbutton. Use wire strippers to remove the insulation from the end of some hookup wire. Apply a small amount of solder to this wire end-- this is called "tinning" the wire.
Also tin one of the legs on the pushbutton.
Since both the wire and pushbutton leg now already have solder on them, you can hold them together and reheat the solder. Apply the soldering iron until solder flows between the two, then remove the iron and allow the joint to cool.
Affix another wire (using the method above) to a diagonally opposite leg on the pushbutton.
Clip off the unused legs from the pushbutton.
Congrats, your pushbutton is prepped! Now it's time to attach it to the Flora.
Place the button in the center of the back of the Flora, with the wire leads pointing straight out. Trim the wire leads so that they only stick out past the edge of the Flora board by about 1/4 inch.
Use wire strippers to remove the insulation from the ends of the button leads. Now you'll be able to connect the button two opposite holes on the Flora.
Insert one button wire into the hole D9 on the Flora, and the other button wire into the hole marked GND. There are multiple grounds on Flora, so pick the one that is most opposite D9, so that the two wires can better hold the pushbutton in place.
You can solder these wires from either side of the board.
Congrats, you're done with the wiring! Next we'll program and power it up!
This guide was first published on Dec 19, 2012. It was last updated on Dec 19, 2012. This page (Pushbutton) was last updated on Apr 19, 2019.


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Tropical Storm Harvey Makes 2nd Landfall Just West Of Cameron, Louisiana
Tropical Storm Harvey made a second landfall just west of Cameron, La., early Wednesday, although any flooding was expected to be nowhere near levels that have devastated this battered city, forecasters said.
The National Hurricane Center said the storm came back on land about 5 miles west of Cameron — and almost 200 miles east of Houston — with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. Harvey is forecast to drop substantial amounts of rain on Louisiana before moving on to Arkansas, Tennessee and parts of Missouri.
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Magnetic Analysis Corporation (MAC), a leader in nondestructive testing, is celebrating 90 years of designing and supplying innovative inspection instruments and systems for metal manufacturers throughout the world.
Founded in 1928 in Long Island City, NY, at a time when testing usually meant "sampling" procedures that destroyed or altered the product being tested, MAC developed electromagnetic techniques to "nondestructively" test steel bars without modifying the product. In 1934, MAC introduced the first successful tester to identify cracks in steel bars in a production mill.
Today, operating on an international scale, MAC continues to find innovative ways to help tube, bar, wire, and parts producers meet increasingly demanding specifications for quality. "Using our unique ability and experience with multiple technologies, including eddy current, ultrasonic, phased array, and flux leakage, we don't just sell a product, we sell a solution – a test solution that is based on the customer's product, mill configuration, specifications, applications, budget and other specific needs" says Dudley Boden, MAC's President and CEO.
Three facilities form the backbone of the company: MAC's ISO 9001-2015 certified manufacturing and engineering headquarters in Elmsford, NY; a manufacturing and ISO/IEC 17025:2005 laboratory-certified plant in Boardman, Ohio; and Magnetic Analysis Nordic's manufacturing plant in Östersund, Sweden.
With the support of its Subsidiaries, Field Engineers and Representatives, MAC serves customers throughout Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, South America, India, Korea, China and Australia.


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Hospital del Henares – stacja końcowa metra w Madrycie, na linii 7. Znajduje się w Coslada i zlokalizowana jest za stacją Henares. Została otwarta 11 lutego 2008.

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