deliver this letter for me.
You're the only one I can trust.
I will see to it personally.
And did you do as I asked.
after a surgery like that.
Now drink, and then get some sleep.
- Do you think they did it?
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they kill two of ours.
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Home » Blog » What are the 3 rock cycles?
What are the 3 rock cycles?
There are three kinds of rock: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
Does the rock cycle have a beginning and an end?
The cycle has no beginning and no end. Rocks deep within the Earth are right now becoming other types of rocks. Rocks at the surface are lying in place before they are next exposed to a process that will change them.
What are the two factors that makes the rock Metamorphosize?
The two factors that produce metamorphic rocks are pressure and heat.
What is the difference between bedding and foliation?
As nouns the difference between bedding and foliation is that bedding is the textiles associated with a bed, eg, sheets, pillowcases, bedspreads, blankets, etc while foliation is the process of forming into a leaf or leaves.
What is the difference between rock cycle and water cycle?
Rocks undergo change as outlined in the rock cycle (which is similar to the water cycle). The difference is that, unlike the water cycle, you can't see the rock cycle steps happening on a day-to-day basis.
What is the rock cycle and why is it important?
The Rock Cycle is Earth's great recycling process where igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks can all be derived from and form one another. Analogous to recycling a Coke can, where an old can will be used to produce a new can, the rock cycle is ever changing the rocks and minerals that make up Earth.
How is the orientation of foliation related to stress?
Most foliation is caused by the preferred orientation of phylosilicates, like clay minerals, micas, and chlorite. Preferred orientation develops as a result of non-hydrostatic or differential stress acting on the rock (also called deviatoric stress).
How does the rock cycle interact with the water cycle?
The rock cycle and water cycle overlap with erosion, transporting, and deposition. This is where the life cycle interacts with the rock cycle. Life decomposes and releases carbon back into the soil, which eventually becomes sedimentary rock. The long-term carbon cycle is determined by plate tectonics.
How does the rock cycle affect humans?
Humans interact with the rock cycle by mining rocks for useful minerals such as gold and for fuel such as coal, oil and gas. Metals are found within igneous and sedimentary rocks. The metals are deposited when hot metal rich fluids produced by volcanic activity pass through joints in rocks and cool.
What are different rock cycles?
There are three main types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Each of these rocks are formed by physical changes—such as melting, cooling, eroding, compacting, or deforming—that are part of the rock cycle.
Why do we use the term rock cycle and not rock formation?
The rock cycle is a basic concept of geology that describes the time_consuming transitions if the condition is no longer exist for the magma to stay it liquid state, it cools sedimentary rocks can be formed from the lithification of these buried smaller…. and the formation of the rock isn't just meant for how its …
What are the two types of foliation?
Describing the specific orientation of mineral grains within these rocks is called foliation. There are three types of foliated rocks: slate, schist, and gneiss. Each type varies based on the size of the mineral grain and how foliation is characterized.
What is the rock cycle in order?
The three main rock types are igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. The three processes that change one rock to another are crystallization, metamorphism, and erosion and sedimentation. Any rock can transform into any other rock by passing through one or more of these processes. This creates the rock cycle.
Does every rock go through the complete cycle?
Does every rock go through the complete rock cycle, from igneous rock or sedimentary rock to metamorphic rock and back to igneous rock, each time around? No; rocks can change from any rock type to either of the other types in the rock cycle. Give one example each of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
When you put the rock in the oven what happens?
The rock is pulled down by movements in the earth's crust and gets hotter and hotter as it goes deeper. It takes temperatures between 600 and 1,300 degrees Celsius (1,100 and 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit) to melt a rock, turning it into a substance called magma (molten rock).
How do rocks change from one type to another?
Rocks are collections of minerals of various sizes and types. The three main rock types are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Crystallization, erosion and sedimentation, and metamorphism transform one rock type into another or change sediments into rock.
What are the processes of metamorphism?
Three types of metamorphism exist: contact, dynamic, and regional. Metamorphism produced with increasing pressure and temperature conditions is known as prograde metamorphism. Conversely, decreasing temperatures and pressure characterize retrograde metamorphism.
What are the 5 factors that influence metamorphism?
Factors Controlling Metamorphism
Temperature and pressure. Temperature and pressure are important factors in determining the new minerals that form in a metamorphic rock.
Geostatic pressure.
Differential stress.
Compressive stress.
What kind of pressure causes foliation?
It is caused by shearing forces (pressures pushing different sections of the rock in different directions), or differential pressure (higher pressure from one direction than in others). The layers form parallel to the direction of the shear, or perpendicular to the direction of higher pressure.
Can rocks actually change?
If we take a step back to look at geologic time (which focuses on changes taking place over millions of years), we find that rocks actually do change! All rocks, in fact, change slowly from one type to another, again and again. The changes form a cycle, called "the rock cycle."
What rock has the highest grade of metamorphism?
Why the rock cycle is referred to as a cycle?
The rock cycle is called the rock cycle because the diagram for the types of rocks and their changes is formed into a circle.
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With less than 28,733mi on this Toyota Camry, you'll appreciate the practically showroom newness of this vehicle. There are many vehicles on the market but if you are looking for a vehicle that will perform as good as it looks then this Toyota Camry XLE is the one!
Driven by many, but adored by more, the Toyota Camry XLE is a perfect addition to any home.


Stonehouse Farm Cottage in South East England is a perfect choice for a great holiday or a fun short break in East Sussex. Find out more about Stonehouse Farm Cottage below.
Converted to a high standard, this attractive holiday cottage resides within 60 acres of woodland and fields with abundant wildlife and is accessed via a mile long track. Single-storeyed and detached, it makes an ideal base for fishing (with access to carp ponds) and walking within the High Weald, an AONB. Royal Tunbridge Wells is 7 miles, Groombridge Place Gardens and the Enchanted Forest 5 miles and the Bluebell Railway 7 miles. Easy access to London by train (about an hour). Riding, rock climbing and golf locally. Motorbikes are welcome. Shop and pub 1 mile.
Step up to spacious living/dining room with gas 'wood burner', oak floor and two sets of French doors to decked balcony. Kitchen. Double bedroom with 6ft zip & link bed. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
We have the following details listed regarding Stonehouse Farm Cottage accommodation accessibility but we would recommend that you always confirm these prior to booking with the owner or operator.
Stonehouse Farm Cottage is a great base to explore the wonders of East Sussex and you will find plenty of activities near by.
Stonehouse Farm Cottage is at Crowborough, East Sussex. Check out the map below for directions, use the controls to zoom in.
"Absolutely stunning - loved every second. Brilliantly helpful owner. Nov 2011."
"A most enjoyable week, plenty to see, lucky we are National Trust members spent all week visiting their properties. Sept 2011."
"This cottage is perfect for anyone with a dog! Completely enclosed garden and lots of woodland for your dog to run around off the lead with no worries of cars or bikes! There's even a lake for them to have a swim in - with a bbq next to it which mad"
"A really cosy little cottage. Very well decorated and equipped. We really had a great time. March 2011."
"Went away for a lovely weekend for my girlfriend's 30th and it was perfect. Lovely building with a lovely inside and a great setting. Would very highly recommend! Dec 2011."
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DISCLAIMER: "Battlestar Galactica," the characters, and situations depicted are the property of Ron Moore, David Eick, SciFi, R&D TV, Sky TV, and USA Cable Entertainment LLC. This piece of fan fiction was created for entertainment not monetary purposes. Previously unrecognized characters and places, and this story, are copyrighted to the author. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.
You haven't lost the fear that comes with walking in a body that doesn't feel like your own; you're afraid of it, especially terrified when he touches your hand and pulls you into supply closets and worships every inch of you with his human lips and faulty, human fingers.
Sometimes, you want to protest. Most times, you can't, he worships so intensely that you wonder if there is any other way of touching, of being. Your mind tells you that perhaps this time, you can touch your own soul. Or God. Or the humanity that calls like a Siren on the rocks.
You'd want to dash yourself gratefully onto them.
To die, then live again. To be as fragile as he is.
There are moments that you know it's all very possible, when you know that the hands that touch you are about as close to your soul as you can imagine.
You stare up at blue eyes and touch the welding of blonde hair. You trip across the contours of a perfect face. You moan.
You fear that Helo's acceptance is a dream and you can never, ever be what he sees in you. This only worsens when the ship crowds into you, as your enhanced hearing picks up on what they say: how synthetic you are, how unreal. How so like the enemy.
She tells you, "Hush. Don't think." and your lips cease to work. She fastens her fingers to places that screw an indescribable pleasure into your gut. She kisses you, you cry out.
Her hands are wet when she withdraws. Deep, deep into the shadows of Battlestar circuitry and wiring. You know now that Colonial religion has too many gods and that you've been touched by something beyond their concepts of divinity.
The ship quivers, and the klaxons scream. You step out.
The doctor from Caprica appears at a bend. He looks at you, at the closet, and then leaves with a stare of intense, unbridled jealousy.
You remember that the supply closet is as empty as when you stepped in.


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Refiners' need for heavy, sour crude keeps US a net energy importer
16 Oct, 2018 | 14:03
Author Allison Good
While growing U.S. shale oil and gas exports are helping to narrow the energy product trade gap, sustained crude oil imports that domestic refiners can handle still keep the country a net importer, according to federal government data.
The U.S. imported about 10 times as much energy as it exported in dollar terms from 2003 to 2007, but by 2017, the ratio was down to about 1.5 times, the Energy Information Administration said in an Oct. 16 "Today in Energy" article.
The U.S. resumed shipping significant quantities of oil products abroad in 2016 after skyrocketing production helped prompt Congress to overturn a decadeslong ban on crude exports. The first U.S. LNG export cargo followed a month later when Cheniere Energy Inc.'s Sabine Pass facility came online. The U.S. exported approximately 1 billion barrels of crude from January 2016 through July 2018 and 1.5 trillion cubic feet of LNG from February 2016 through July 2018.
The U.S. remains a net energy importer, however, because U.S. refineries are not set up to accommodate what is being produced in prolific areas such as the Permian Basin and the Marcellus Shale. "Shale oil is light and sweet, and our refiners are geared toward heavies and sours. ... The big growth supply in the United States really has nowhere to go but abroad," Bob McNally, founder and president of consulting company Rapidan Energy Group, said in an interview. "To keep our refineries humming, we have to be importing the crude they like to drink."
The EIA noted that crude oil made up most U.S. energy imports in 2017. Exports of petroleum products, on the other hand, have already tipped the trade balance for that category. "In 2005 we were between 2 [million] and 3 million barrels per day of net imports … and now we're at 3 [million] to 4 million barrels per day of net exports," McNally said.
The U.S. also became a net exporter of natural gas in 2017 for the first time in six decades.
Even though the U.S. remains a net energy importer, its energy export trade is more diversified. The biggest seven buyers of U.S. energy products received 57% of those exports in 2017, according to the EIA, while the top seven sellers of energy products to the U.S. accounted for 72% of shipments received.
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Q: Toggling HTML5 tooltip with javascript When leaving an input element with a required attribute empty, a tooltip appears (using Chrome): "Please fill out this field".
<input type="text" name="foo" required />

Is there a Javascript function that activates that tooltip manually an any location with any content? (without creating it yourself)?

A: As far as I know you can only change the text of the tooltip.
Try listening to invalid event
document.getElementById("foo").addEventListener("invalid", function (e) {
    if (e.target.value == "") {
        e.target.setCustomValidity('Hey! "' + e.target.value + '" is not a valid username.');
    }
});

I didn't test it for browser compatibility but I guess it's a new feature and might be not well supported yet.

A: You can programmaticaly click "Submit" button - this will trigger the validation and tooltip, e.g. with HTML like this
<form id="bla">
   <input type="text" required />
   <input type="submit" value="Submit" id="submit" />
</form>

calling
document.getElementById("submit").click();

will display the tooltip for empty fields.
Demo: http://jsfiddle.net/bmF4N/
If you're looking for more control - you may need to look into custom validators, for example http://jqueryvalidation.org/required-method/

A: It is not possible anymore: https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=259050
One of the chromium developers explicitly say:

Web authors need to build their own UI from scratch.

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Usda Awards $5 Million For Prevention And Control Of Avian Flu
The USDA will contribute $5 million to establish a research and education project to help prevent and control avian influenza. The multidisciplinary team
The USDA will contribute $5 million to establish a research and education project to help prevent and control avian influenza. The multidisciplinary team of researchers and extension specialists represent 17 states, and will be led by the University of Maryland.
Over $130 million in losses were sustained in an avian influenza outbreak in Virginia in 2002. In early 2004, there were detections of avian influenza in the eastern United States and in Texas, which required rapid control efforts.
The grant will link to, and leverage with, the recently funded Department of Homeland Security "National Center For Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense," which includes work on four diseases that could possibly be transferred to humans, including Avian Influenza.
Funding for the research was provided by USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), an extramural research, education, and extension funding agency. This award, made through the National Research Initiative, is the largest for a single animal health disease or zoonotic threat made by the agency.
Partner states and institutions receiving funds from this award include: Alabama (Auburn University); California (University of California-Davis) ; Connecticut (University of Connecticut); Delaware (University of Delaware); Georgia (University of Georgia; Georgia Tech Research Institute; USDA-ARS-Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory); Maryland (University of Maryland); Minnesota (University of Minnesota); Ohio (Ohio States University); Pennsylvania (University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania State University); Texas (Texas A & M University); and Wisconsin (University of Wisconsin).
Additional collaborating Partner Institutions include: University of Alabama-Birmingham; Vaxin Inc. in Alabama; University of California-Fresno; North Carolina State University; Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico; New York Department of Agriculture; St. Jude's Children Research Hospital in Tennessee; Utah State University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
The project's Scientific and Stakeholder Advisory Boards, including the principal federal, state, local and industry partners, will play a prominent role in providing guidance and annual assessments for this national initiative for avian influenza biosecurity.
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Ross Barkley's late strike gives Everton share of spoils at Hull
Mike Phelan's struggling side pegged back twice on frustrating night at KCom Stadium
Ross Barkley's late strike earned Everton a 2-2 draw at Hull City. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA
Richard Gibson at KCom Stadium
Fri Dec 30 2016 - 22:56
Hull City 2 Everton 2
Hull's formal coronation as the UK's City of Culture for 2017 takes place on Sunday as the hangovers wear off. On this evidence Robert Snodgrass' left boot should be amongst the primary exhibits.
For the threadbare hopes of its football club's top-flight future hang on the Scotland international's use of it. Here, Snodgrass' sixth goal of the season, an exquisite free-kick, threatened to bail out his compatriot David Marshall for a first-half slice into his own net, only for Ross Barkley's late equalizer to deny the Yorkshire club a chance to edge closer to safety.
Phelan spoke in the build up to this contest of the need to reinforce his squad with players "courageous" enough for the fight ahead. Yet it's the grossest of understatements to say that Hull is an even harder sell now than when he did his last recruitment pitch in August.
Back then, he was negotiating in the slipstream of back-to-back wins from the opening two fixtures. A solitary victory and three draws since, however, left Hull bottom of the table and four points adrift of safety heading into the final game of the first half of their Premier League season.
Nor have Phelan's first set of purchases in the transfer market proved a raging success. Ryan Mason, the club's £12.5m record signing from Tottenham, went missing in a relegation duel at Middlesbrough in the first week of December and has not been spotted in a starting XI since; neither has Markus Henriksen, whose permanent £3.5m move from AZ Alkmaar is to be ratified next week; Dieumerci Mbokani, praised for his hold-up play, failed to score in his first nine appearances since returning to the English top flight.
The ex-Manchester United trainees Will Keane, subsequently sidelined for a year with knee ligament damage, and Mike Weir have made little impression. The Scotland goalkeeper Marshall, a moderate success, still averaged two and a half goals shipped a game.
So it has been to the club's old guard that Phelan has turned as the stakes have become more desperate. Having held Manchester City for three-quarters of their previous match, he made minimal changes, handing David Meyler his first league start in more than two months – Sam Clucas was relieved of his ever-present status – and adding greater attacking potency with the inclusion of Adama Diomandé at the expense of Tom Huddlestone.
Hull's extra threat in the final third was evident from the outset and they had already created three opportunities – Jake Livermore and Snodgrass shots blocked and too high respectively, plus Phil Jagielka forced to clear under his own crossbar – when they took a sixth-minute lead.
Snodgrass's corner was flicked on by Harry Maguire and Michael Dawson, their gnarled oak of a centre-back, emerged beyond the far post to lace a silky volley beyond the helpless Robles.
Hull could not have wished for a better start. But Everton, officially the Premier League's best of the rest as the highest placed club outside the big six, retaliated with several chances of their own.
Kevin Mirallas found an ally in the greasy surface as his grubber, after cutting in from the left, squirmed out of Marshall's grasp and, thankfully for the hosts, out for a corner.
Then, with Gareth Barry orchestrating things from in front of the back four, the visitors went closer: Seamus Coleman's 15-yard header from Barry's arrowed centre clattering back into play off an upright. Marshall was left equally flat-footed midway through the first half when, after Barry opened space with a delayed pass, Barkley's cross-shot skipped wide.
The sucker punch (quite literally) came in first-half injury time, however, as Mirallas swung in the corner and Marshall was cramped by the presence of Mbokani in his attempt to fist away, the ball travelling in the opposite direction to which it was intended for one of the more bizarre Premier League goals of the season.
Marshall's next touch three minutes into the resumption went the same way. Crucially this time, however, his fingertips proved the difference between Romelu Lukaku's deflected drive hitting the crossbar and flying beneath it.
The woodwork certainly gets a work-out when Hull are involved – recall West Ham cads voting a post their man of the match in their single-goal success in London earlier this month – and it was struck for the third time in the 55th-minute when Snodgrass caressed the ball over the wall and on to the bar. The disappointment was not dwelt upon. Given another sighter, after one of Maguire's Beckenbauer-style marches from deep was crudely halted by Leighton Baines, Snodgrass got the perfect trajectory, arcing the ball into the top corner.
For a quarter of an hour, the KCOM Stadium reverberated. It was the sound of hope. Typically of their story since promotion in the summer, though, a committed Hull performance did not result in a Hull victory. Baines wriggled down the left, feigned, beat Snodgrass and dinked over a cross for Barkley to head home the fourth goal of a pulsating match.
(Guardian service)
Everton F.C.Hull CityAdama DiomandeDavid MarshallDavid MeylerGareth BarryHarry MaguireJake LivermoreKevin MirallasMarkus HenriksenMichael DawsonMike WeirPhil JagielkaRobert SnodgrassRoss BarkleyRyan MasonSam ClucasSeamus ColemanTom HuddlestoneWill Keane


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Restaurants to Open in Kungsholmen's New Hub by Scheelegatan and Fleminggatan
When Areim unveils Kungsholmen's newest hub in October 2019, locals and visitors will be offered two new restaurants. Both Holy Greens and ITAMAE have chosen to open branches inside the modernized Brädstapeln block."We've taken the next step in the...
Areim leases 5,000 square meters to CONVENDUM
In February 2020, CONVENDUM will move into the Areim-owned property Brädstapeln on Kungsholmen and open the 14th out of 20 planend offices in Sweden. The company, which creates modern and attractive co-working spaces in central business districts, will...
SATS opens Fitness Club in the New Hub of Kungsholmen
As of the fall of 2019, local residents and employees will enjoy a new and expanded range of services and retail stores in the Brädstapeln building complex at the intersection of Fleminggatan and Scheelegatan. In addition to the new supermarket ICA Kvantum...
Areim acquires an office asset in Vallila
Areim has acquired an office building from GE Healthcare Finland Oy in Vallila, Helsinki. "This investment is a great new value-add acquisition for Areim in Finland complementing our existing Finnish portfolio and being well positioned with where we...
Areim Continues to Grow and Welcomes Two Top Candidates
As a response to positive growth and geographical expansion, Areim further strengthens its team with the recruitment of two highly sought-after candidates. Erika Olsén joins the team in the new year. She arrives from the publicly listed Castellum where she...
Trygg Hansa block becomes more accessible to the public as new retail space is added
Residents of Kungsholmen will soon gain access to 10,000 square meters of retail space including stores and services such as gym, grocery store and a Systembolaget. Real estate owner Areim takes another step in the development of the Trygg Hansa block by...
Board of the City Planning Office approves the proposal to develop the Brädstapeln block on Kungsholmen
The Board of the City Planning Office in Stockholm has approved the zoning plan for the Brädstapeln block, commonly known as the Trygg Hansa-building, at Kungsholmen. The proposal has been developed by Manuelle Gautrand architects and Swedish architects...
Areim leases out some 8,000 sqm in Solna Port
Areim has signed office leases totaling more than 8,000 m² in the property Solna Brahelund 2, also known as Solna Port. The property is strategically located in Solna next to the Highway E4 with excellent signage as well as a complete offering of nearby...
Areim and Blackstone make a recommended all cash offer for Sponda
Today Areim and Blackstone announced a recommended all cash tender offer for Sponda. This release may not be released, published or otherwise distributed, in whole or in part, in or into, directly or indirectly, Canada, Japan, Australia, South Africa or Hong Kong or...
Areim Fund II sells in Sundbyberg
Areim Fund II recently sold the property Eken 6, also known as Chokladfabriken ("the Chocolate Factory") in Sundyberg, Stockholm to Atrium Ljungberg. This is the second divestment in Areim Fund II. The property is a modern office property with ca 28,500 sqm lettable...
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The following are shortened versions of recent full-length restaurant reviews. The date the original review ran and its overall rating are in parentheses. If there are more stars than dollar signs, consider it a good value. For more restaurant reviews, go to www.ContraCostaTimes.com/restaurants or www.InsideBayArea.com/restaurants.
Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Ave., Berkeley. 510-704 0174, www.himalayanflavors.com. There's considerably more than the usual vindaloos among the savory offerings here. This fare will open your eyes to the cuisines of Bhutan and Nepal, from momos and noodles to vegetarian dishes. $-$$. (H H ½ on 4/12/12)
Rumbo al Sur, 4239 Park Blvd., Oakland. 510-479-1208; www.rumboalsurrestaurant.com. Pan-Latin American heat, bold flavors and a cozy dining room add up to a memorable evening at this small plates place, the newest venture from the people behind A Cote. $$. (H H H on 4/5/12)
YiPing, 2416 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 140, San Ramon. 925-838-7188; http://yipingrestaurant.com. Bold and spicy Sichuan specialties, local, organic ingredients and a smartly-crafted wine list set YiPing apart. Among the memorable dishes, stir-fried cumin lamb with red bell peppers and jalapeño peppers, house-made pot stickers and incendiary Dan Dan noodles. $$. (H H H on 3/29/12)
Sportivo, 2132 Center St., Berkeley. 510-705-1801; http://sportivobarristorante.com. A block from BART, this cozy Sicilian eatery offers flavorful, hearty food — thick-crust Sicilian pizzas, pasta and antipasti — made with high quality, imported ingredients. Terrific tiramisu too. $$-$$$. (H H ½ on 3/15/12)
Kobe Japan, 1918 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. 925-705-7065; www.kobejapanrestaurant.com. This teppanyaki restaurant provides plenty of tasty fare, as well as Benihana-style spatula acrobatics and fiery spectacles, making it a winner for families and the after-work crowd. There's a sushi lounge and sports bar, too. $$-$$$. (H H ½ on 3/8/12)
Faz, 1111 Broadway, Oakland. 510-272-1111; www.fazrestaurants.com. The newest in Faz Poursohi's chain of Mediterranean restaurants brings Persian, Italian and Greek specialties — including cannelloni, kebabs and pasta — to Oakland's City Center.
$$. (H H ½ on 3/1/12)
El Sacromonte, 2062 First St., Livermore. 925-371-1173; http://elsacromonte-usa.com. This artsy, romantic newcomer to Livermore's dining scene offers fabulous decor, artwork from Guadalajara, and authentic, gourmet Mexican fare that's the polar opposite of Tex-Mex. Sip a high-end margarita or a little pinot noir as you sample the ceviche, artistically plated entrees and delicious desserts.
$$$. (H H H on 2/23/12)
Haven, 44 Webster St., Oakland. 510-663-4440; www.havenoakland.com. This Jack London Square restaurant is Daniel Patterson's follow-up to his popular Uptown spot, Plum. With executive chef Kim Alter at the helm, the menu features artfully prepared, nouvelle California fare, with an emphasis on gorgeous, seasonal vegetables and creative technique. $$$.
(H H H ½ on 2/9/12)
Coco Cabana, 4500-C Tassajara Road, Dublin. 925-556-9055; www.cococabanadublin.com. This tapas, tequila and wine lounge sways to a Latin-American beat, with flavor-infused small plates, south-of-the-border-inspired entrees and a lively vibe to match. $$-$$$. (H H H on 2/2/12)
Roti 8, 3483 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. 925-263-2750, http://roti8.com. This Nouveau American rotisserie is beautifully designed with bold red accents, romantic ceiling murals and French Provencal-inspired fare that includes a nightly rotisserie menu. $$$. (H H ½ on 1/12/12)
Creek Monkey Tap House, 611 Escobar St., Martinez. 925-228-8787, http://creekmonkey.com. In a city that practically rolls up its sidewalks when the courthouse closes, a casual gastropub with extended hours is pretty darn heavenly. Add in locally grown farm-fresh fare, burgers, mac and cheese, and a terrific array of beers, available as 5-ounce tastes as well as pints. $-$$. (H H H on 1/5/12)
Origen, 2826 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. 510-848-9200; www.origenberkeley.com. Seasonal, organic farm-to-fork fare is given a creative, Spanish twist at this casual-chic restaurant that offers fresh, sustainably farmed ingredients, seasonal paellas and gourmet, wood-fired pizzas. $$. (H H H on 12/22/11)
Kadupul, 8939 San Ramon Road, Dublin. 925-556-3170; www.kadupul.us. Pakistani and Indian curry joints abound, but Kadupul is on a mission to introduce the cuisine of Sri Lanka — along with all its Malaysian, Thai and Dutch influences. There's classic biryani for less adventuresome diners, but don't miss the banana leaf-wrapped lamprais with spiced meat and saffron rice. $-$$. (H H H ½ on 12/15/11)
Cypress, 1388 Locust St., Walnut Creek. 925-891-4197, http://cypresswc.com. With its masculine decor, killer wine program and old-school dishes, such as oysters Rockefeller, Cypress is a retro brasserie with contemporary spins on classics, such as roasted chicken and grilled New York steak. But the winning dishes are the ones with chef Rick Delamain's French touches. $$$. (H H H on 12/8/11)
Sons & Daughters, 708 Bush St., San Francisco. 415-391-8311, http://sonsanddaughterssf.com. From amuse bouche to dessert, this San Francisco restaurant with a newly minted Michelin star raises creative, playful, seasonal fare to an art form. Five-course tasting menu (about $75 per person). $$$$$.
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Handles Gastropub, the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St., Pleasanton. 925-399-6690; www.handlesgastropub.com. The food's a little uneven at this comfortable gastropub but the vibe is warm and welcoming — it's where every grown-up Pleasantonian will want to hang out — the burgers are great, and the selection of local beers and wines is top notch. $$.
(H H ½ on 11/17/11)
Kacha Thai, 1665 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. 925-988-9877; www.kachathai.com. This handsome restaurant is date-friendly, but welcomes families, too, with its fresh spin on traditional Thai items. Don't miss the piping-hot gourd of pumpkin curry, and be sure to try the ever-changing chef's specials. $$. (H H H on 11/10/11)
Joshu Ya Brasserie, 2441 Dwight Way, Berkeley. 510-848-5260; www.joshu-ya.com. This old sushi-boat mainstay has been made over into a fresh Japanese brasserie, offering seasonal fare and sustainably sourced sushi at affordable prices. Don't miss the jalapeño pork belly soba. $$. (H H ½ on 10/21/11)
The Fig Tree, 1922 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. 925-944-0402; www.eatatfigtree.com. Seasonal, casual American bistro fare headlines at this casual redo of the old Nibbler's. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the upscale burgers are swooningly good. $-$$. (H H ½ on 9/30/11)
Lin Jia Asian Kitchen, 3437 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. 510-835-8322; www.linjiakitchen.com. This polished, but casual eatery offers a blend of healthful and indulgent dishes, with ingredients sourced from feel-good farmers markets and Berkeley Bowl. Don't miss the shrimp rolls, dumpling soup and spicy canton noodles.
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54 Mint Rosticceria & Formaggi, 785 Oak Grove Road, Suite 4, Concord. 925-969-9828. This unassuming little place, an offshoot of its much-buzzed-about big sister in San Francisco, offers authentic, lovingly prepared Italian fare — 11 antipasti, 11 primi e secondi. The wet, buttery Mozzarella di Bufala alone will transport you to a cobblestoned piazza. $$$. (H H H on 9/9/11)
Anh Hong, 2067 University Ave., Berkeley. 510-981-1789; www.anhhong.com. The family that owns this restaurant originated Vietnam's iconic "seven courses of beef," so you won't find a better version anywhere. And the make-your-own wraps, filled with brilliantly fresh herbs, are top-notch. $-$$. (H H ½ on 9/2/11)
Patxi's Pizza, 3577 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 925-299-0700; www.patxispizza.com. The notion of Chicago-style deep-dish pizza has been transplanted into this hip, upscale venue with wonderful pan pizzas, great cornmeal crusts and fresh ingredients. Skip the appetizers. Focus on the 'za. $$. (H H ½ on 8/26/11)
Tender Greens, 1352 Locust St., Walnut Creek. 925-937-5100; www.tendergreensfood.com. You order at the counter at this casual, organic, farm-to-table place, but the fare — lavish salads, grilled meats and terrific sandwiches — couldn't be more seasonal, delicious or wallet-friendly.
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe, 1805 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 510-251-9400; www.iamrudy.com. Rudy's — named after a song by the Clash — serves fare as American as MTV and BLTs. This is comfort food at its most comfortable, with tasty burgers, BLTs with avocado, grown-up milkshakes and more delights for Fox Theater-goers and regular Joes alike.
Oyama Sushi, 3651 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 925-283-6888; www.oyama-sushi.com. This Japanese restaurant offers two dozen types of nigiri/sashimi and a wide array of beautiful and imaginative rolls, with pan-Asian flair.
Ottavio, 1606 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. 925-930-8008; www.ottavio-osteria.com. This stylish osteria offers authentic Venetian flavors and plenty of delights, from Bellini cocktails to pappardelle with fava beans and artichokes, wild boar ragu and various seafood dishes. $$-$$$. (H H H on 7/22/11)
Disco Volante, 347 14th St., Oakland. 510-663-0271, http://discovolanteoakland.com. Amusing cocktails, great food and live music make this casual, eclectic eatery — the name is a nod to a James Bond villain's yacht — a fun first-date venue. Don't miss the avocado tacos, house-made sausage on a pretzel bun and buttermilk panna cotta. $-$$. (H H H on 7/8/11)
Ippuku, 2130 Center St., Berkeley. 510-665-1969; www.ippukuberkeley.com. This upscale izakaya and kushiyaki-ya offers a vast sochu selection, authentic bincho-grilled yakitori and small plates — including a chicken tartare-like tori yukke — that are tailor made for noshing as you sip and socialize. $-$$ per small plate. (H H H on 6/17/11)
Federicos Tapas and Wine Bar, 30971 Courthouse Drive, Union Landing Shopping Center, Union City. 510-441-0900; www.federicoscafe.com. An independently owned restaurant in a sea of chains, Federicos offers diverse, fresh, global flavors in a setting that evokes a little tango-dancing, Latin vibe. Don't miss the ceviche, chicken mole tacos, eggplant tower and signature ravioli. $ for small plates.
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Pear Street Bistro, 2395 San Pablo Ave., Pinole. 510-741-8875; www.pearstreetbistro.com. This upscale neighborhood bistro offers a warm, welcoming vibe, vibrant bar scene and some great small plates and dinner specials. Don't miss the mini-BBQ pork shanks and slaw. $$. (H H ½ on 5/20/11)
Homeroom, 400 40th St., Oakland. 510-597-0400; www.homeroom510.com. This playful eatery is all about mac 'n' cheese, with nine varieties of that comfort food fave, plus other nostalgic delights, including homemade Oreos. Low prices, a relaxed vibe and a great little wine list — plus menus sporting paper airplane instructions — add up to a very fun night out. $.
Hudson, 5356 College Ave., Oakland. 510-595-4000; www.hudsonoakland.com. This stylish New American-style brasserie boasts a seasonal, Italian edge with a menu of wood-fired pizzas, and wonderful pastas and entrees. Perfect for date night, with an inviting lounge and artisanal cocktail list, but families are warmly welcomed, too. $$-$$$.
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Casbah Mediterranean Kitchen, 1770 First St., Livermore. 925-243-1477; www.casbahexotic.com. This family-friendly neighborhood cafe specializes in flavorful, inexpensive Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, from gyros to samosas and kebabs. Vegetarians will be particularly delighted by the array of choices. Adding to the fun: Belly dancers perform Thursdays and Sundays. $$. (H H ½ on 4/15/11)
Zen, 2642 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasant Hill. 925-287-8899; www.zenrestaurantca.com. This small, smartly decorated restaurant on the border of Pleasant Hill and Martinez offers fresh, affordable Chinese food but needs to punch up the flavor on its Pan-Asian offerings. $$. (H H ½ on 4/8/11)
Forno Vecchio, 680 Main St., Pleasanton. 925-425-0099; www.fornovecchio.com. This family-owned Italian restaurant offers a warmly enthusiastic welcome and some great dining options, including a tasty Italian Wedge salad with crispy pancetta and crumbled Gorgonzola, and divine gnocchi. $$. (H H H on 3/25/11)
Nex, 2442 Webster St., Oakland. 510-238-8224; www.nexoakland.com. From the cool Parisian-like warehouse interior to the lovingly prepared brick chicken, slow-cooked entrees and fantastic wood-fired pizzas, everything at this Italian-inspired bistro is a winner. $$$. (H H H ½ on 3/11/11)
Frances, 3870 17th St., San Francisco. 415-621-3870; www.frances-sf.com. Chef Melissa Perello turns fresh, seasonal ingredients into something exquisite, yet decidedly unfussy at this chic restaurant, which has made best-of lists from coast to coast. Her bacon beignets are deservedly famous, but the rest of the menu delights, too. $$-$$$.
Eleve, 1677 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. 925-979-1677, http://eleverestaurant.com. Understated decor in earth tones, a chic bar, specialty cocktails and wonderful Vietnamese food add up to a great dining experience. Don't miss the Cubed Filet Mignon, which rivals Slanted Door's famous Shaking Beef. $$. (H H H on 2/11/11)
Grand Tavern, 3601 Grand Ave., Oakland. 510-444-4644; www.grandtavern.net. This utterly unpretentious gastropub is all about good food, fabulous cocktails and warm service in a setting that feels more like someone's quirky old house than a restaurant. The emphasis is on comfort food, made from organic, local ingredients — and the cocktail list is longer than the menu. $-$$. (H H H on 2/4/11)
Table 24, 2 Theatre Square, Suite 153, Orinda. 925-254-0124; www.table24orinda.com. This new entry on the Lamorinda dining scene combines California comfort food with a relaxed setting — classic burgers, buttermilk fried chicken sliders, pizzas and healthful fare. It's family-friendly too, with two children's menus, one for "littles" (ages 9 and younger) and one for "middles" (ages 10-16). $-$$. (H H H on 1/21/11)
Bravo Bistro, 1050 Contra Costa Blvd., Concord. 925-363-4443, http://thebravobistro.com. Elegant decor, artistic and flavorful dishes — crab fritters, savory pastas and exceptional desserts — and warm service add up to an unforgettable meal. $$.
(H H H H on 12/31/10)
Zut! on Fourth, 1820 Fourth St., Berkeley. 510-644-0444; www.zutonfourth.com. This high-quality neighborhood restaurant offers a mixture of cozy, filling Mediterranean-inspired main dishes, including braised pork shank and roasted mushroom risotto, on trendy Fourth Street. $$.
Nonni's Bistro, 425 Main St., Pleasanton. 925-600-0411; www.nonnisbistro.net. This small bistro, run by Icelandic chef Jon Magnusson, boasts classic European fare — steak frites, coq au vin — with a streak of Scandinavian savoir faire, including house-smoked salmon and a marzipan dessert. $$.
Plum, 2214 Broadway, Oakland. 510-444-7586; www.plumoakland.com. Daniel Patterson's new restaurant is spectacular on every level, from the truly inventive, small-plates cuisine — tender slices of roast pork, resting on golden pools of delicate squash puree, for example, or a smoked white chocolate parfait — to stunning decor and impeccable service. $$. (H H H H on 12/10/10)
Chef Jon Lee, 1250 Newell Ave., Suite J, Walnut Creek. 925-935-9335; www.chefjonlee.com. This little place boasts an exceptional blending of Italian and Pacific Island flavors with traditional Asian cuisine. The food is dynamite, from the sticky crunchy chicken to the baby back spareribs smothered in Lee's fusion marinade sauce. The food is spectacular. The service needs considerable work. $$. (H H ½ on 12/3/10)
Jules Thin Crust, Livery and Mercantile, 820 Sycamore Valley Road West, Danville. 925-743-2790; www.julesthincrust.com. These organic, wafer-thin, oblong pizzas bear little resemblance to their Italian cousins, but their fresh toppings, hormone-free meats and intriguing flavor combinations — such as Brie, sliced pears and mozzarella, or fig jam and Gorgonzola — delight. There are gluten-free options, too. $. (H H H on 11/19/10)
Zaki Kabob, 1101 San Pablo Ave., Albany. 510-527-5452; www.zakimedcuisine.com. The interior may look like it was decorated by a team of Middle Eastern grandmothers, but the food is top-notch: wholesome and delicious. Don't miss the crispy rotisserie chicken with basmati rice, flavorful sirloin kebabs and roast lamb stew — wash them down with some refreshing, bright green, mint lemonade. $$. (H H ½ on 11/12/10)
Wayfare Tavern, 558 Sacramento St., S.F. 415-772-9060; www.wayfaretavern.com. Celebrity chef Tyler Florence's new restaurant is all about comfort classics, and something's here for everyone. An open kitchen downstairs gives Florence fans a chance to watch him in action, with a front-row seat at the chef's counter. Great atmosphere with friendly, engaging servers, and the fried chicken is tops. $$-$$$. (H H ½ on 11/5/10)
Alborz, 1829 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. 925-944-9009. This Persian restaurant boasts authentic dishes — including Joogeh Kabob and grilled Cornish game hen marinated in lime juice, saffron and olive oil — and a warm, even opulent ambience, with silk rugs covering the floors and huge, romantic paintings on the walls. $$. (H H ½ on 10/15/10)
Revival Bar & Kitchen, 2102 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. 510-549-9950; www.revivalbarandkitchen.com. Dark colors and stylish decor make a chic setting for artisanal farm-to-table, cuisine, with an emphasis on local, organic ingredients, unusual flavor combinations and house-made sausages and pates. Plus, the location — right in the heart of Berkeley's arts district — can't be beat. $$-$$$.
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Jack's Restaurant & Bar, 60 Crescent Drive, Suite A, Pleasant Hill. 925-849-6195; www.jacksrestaurants.com. It may look upscale, but the Marcovici brothers' restaurant blends family-friendliness with tasty American cuisine and Mediterranean flair, including a tender pork chop with zesty heirloom tomato-basil relish and a butterscotch creme brulee. Add in patio dining and a nice children's menu, and it's a winner. $$.
(H H H on 10/1/10)
The Corner Modern Thai, 6635 Alhambra Ave., Suite 214, Martinez. 925-280-9998. This family-owned Thai restaurant is a tranquil little neighborhood place, with dark-wood floors and warm hues. Try the Bangkok street food section of the menu, particularly the sweet basil and chicken with crisp green beans. The tom yum soup, pad thai and Panang curry are also good. $. (H H ½ on 9/17/10)
Sasa, 1432 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. 925-210-0188, http://sasawc.com. This stylish new izakaya restaurant focuses on bold, flavorful Japanese-influenced small plates. The interior is seductive — lush greenery, a waterfall and tables inlaid with sliced agate gemstones. And what arrives on those tables is equally so: chicken "lollipops" in a sweet and spicy soy caramel sauce, halibut tempura sticks and farm-to-table seasonal fare. $$. (H H H on 9/10/10)
Maria Maria, 710 Camino Ramon Road, Danville. 925-820-2366; www.mariamariarestaurants.com. Chef Roberto Santibanez leans toward nuevo Mexican dishes with modern flair. The restaurant is known for its fish tacos — and top-notch margaritas — but you can also order tacos stuffed with slow-braised duck and smothered in a roasted tomato-habanero cream sauce. $$. (H H ½ on 8/27/10)
The Door, 1448 S. Main St., Walnut Creek. 925-930-8088; www.thedoorrestaurant.com. With dark woods, sultry reds, dimmed lights and a raised communal table, the interior design of this modern-Pan-Asian restaurant — with small plates, Asian entrees and an off-hours street bites menu — sets a crisp tone that says, "Bring a date, not a toddler." $$. (H H ½ on 8/13/10)
Sailor Jacks, 123 First St., Benicia. 707-746-8500. Just about every seat at Benicia's newest restaurant offers gorgeous views of the water and Carquinez Bridge, and a completely remodeled interior adds to the comfort. Sailor Jack's has a seafood emphasis so expect clam chowder, garlic vodka prawns and similar offerings. The Chocolate Seduction Cake is fantastic. $$-$$$. (H H H on 7/16/10)
Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill, 1520 Lakeside Drive, Oakland. 510-208-5253; www.thelakechalet.com. An idyllic setting on the shores of Lake Merritt and outdoor seating on the dock make this a dazzling option for casual or special occasions, although the setting is a little more spectacular than the food. Don't miss the refined, seared day boat scallops and soft herb gnocchi. Or while away the afternoon on the dock with a house-brewed beer and ceviche. $$$. (H H ½ on 6/25/10)
Shutters Brasserie, 2018 Elkins Way, Brentwood. 925-516-4131; www.shuttersbrasserie.com. A challenging location out near an industrial park doesn't get in the way of a little culinary magic at this French brasserie, which specializes in bold dishes and local, organic produce. Don't miss the pork chop, a rustic masterpiece made from naturally raised du Breton pigs, studded with ground peanuts and Cajun spices.
Modern China Cafe, 1525 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. 925-988-8008; www.modernchinacafe.com. Eric Zhang's new Chinese restaurant offers a near-perfect dining experience with impeccable service, delicious fare and striking decor that includes bold burnt-orange walls, chocolate-brown ceilings and prints of old Shanghai. Try the appetizer platter, which includes a coconut prawn, spare rib, pot sticker and avocado onion spring roll. $$. (H H H ½ on 6/11/10)


Protecting Ukraine's Critical Infrastructure: Market Opportunities for Canadian Cyber Firms In partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and the SecDev Group, CADSI invites you to a roundtable discussion that will explore specific maket opportunities in the Ukraine for Canadian cyber firms. Learn from GAC and SecDev experts currently operating in the Ukrainian market, who will unveil the resutls of a joint industry-government study of Ukrainian vulnerabilities. This roundtable will provide insight into emerging cyber operations, especially given Russia's use of the Ukraine to "perfect its tactics" as a "low-cost test environment to field new technologies." (Nov 2018, Modern War Institute, West Point) Event Details: Type: Presentation and Roundtable Discussion Date & Time: February 19, 2019, 11:30am to 2:00pm - Welcome & Refreshments: 11:30 - 11:45 - Hot Buffet Lunch: 11:45 - 12::25 - Presentation & Roundtable: 12:30 - 2:00 Location: Shaw Centre, Room 201, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa Participation: Open to Members and Non-Members Agenda: Part I.


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"My goal is to make music that moves between structure and freedom, that is in and of the moment and timeless."
Jazz Report calls Glen Hall "Canada's best kept secret." A multi-instrumentalist, improviser, composer, arranger and producer, Hall combines emotion, intelligence and sensuality in his internationally acclaimed recordings and his compelling live performances. His musical goal: to go where there is no map.
Hall is an uncompromising artist whose sonic adventures have been joined by such luminaries as arranger-composer Gil Evans, percussion virtuosos Nexus and Trichy Sankaran, trombonist Roswell Rudd, pianist JoAnne Brackeen and a host of others. While critics have found in his music echoes as diverse as Charles Mingus, Frank Zappa, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Ornette Coleman, Brian Eno and Carla Bley, Hall's music bears the unique and unmistakable stamp of a singular individual. The Globe and Mail says he is "aggressively contemporary. Hall has all the marks of an original mind."
Glen Hall (b. 7 August, 1950 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) cultivates a dynamic career born of a unique skill-set. Having begun in music as a rock guitarist, he had a musical epiphany hearing the jazz of saxophonist Sonny Rollins and the electroacoustic music of Edgar Varese. On track to become a professor of literature, while writing his thesis on the cut-up technique of William S. Burroughs, he sat in with musicians of Duke Ellington's band, who told him his musical talent should not be wasted. He abandoned academia to study at the Berklee College of Music, studied composition with György Ligeti and Mauricio Kagel and made a career in music. Later on, with the birth of his daughters, he returned to the academic world as is a college professor of communications and modern mystical literature, all the while maintaining his musical output with compositions, recordings and live performances. Since he organized the first one in 2001, Hall has been the creative director of the 416 Toronto Creative Improvisers Festival.
Perhaps most significant is Hall's consistent drive towards the cutting-edge of his art, embracing collaborations with artists from a variety of disciplines. He mixes free jazz, free improvisation with live electroacoustics in his compositions and live performances. He is a master woodwind instrumentalist who is also an adept guitarist, percussionist and synthesist. He has incorporated tapes, electronics, synthesizers, and other technology into his performances, compositions and improvisations as far back as 1973.
His current focus lies in the use of computers, specialized software and artificial intelligence, combined with his woodwinds, in a process of bringing together disparate sounds, timbres and textures, both in composition and real-time performance.
He has done artistic residencies at STEIM (Amsterdam), Electronic Music Foundation (New York), Concordia University's Matralab (Montreal), explored insect communication at the University of Missouri's Reginald Cocroft Lab (Columbia, Missouri) and presented his work at the Kyma International Sound Symposium and IRCAM (Paris) and has been the recipient of a number of Canada Council for the Arts and Ontario Arts Council grants, as well as a Chalmers Arts Fellowship
After a 40-year career at the vanguard of his art, when many of his contemporaries have found their signature genre, sound, or process, Glen Hall remains a work-in-progress and a courageous creative visionary.
"Music can give us a glimpse of a reality beyond this one, beyond even the farthest star."


Our Galaxy is a prime example of a barred galaxy with a box/peanut bulge. In the last years, we have used NIR star counts to determine the three-dimensional structure of the Galactic bulge and bar. We are using N-body and Made-to-measure particle methods to study the dynamics of the Milky Way bar and bulge, and to determine the distribution of stellar mass and dark matter. We are also investigating the nuclear star cluster around the central black hole in the Galaxy. The possibility to study these components "star-by-star" makes our Milky Way an essential laboratory for understanding the evolutionary history of similar galaxies.


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8 Million More Filipinos Including Yolanda Victims to Benefit from Expanded Community-Driven Development Project
Newly-approved project to empower more communities to participate in local planning, budgeting and implementation of projects that help reduce poverty
WASHINGTON, February 20, 2014 – More than eight million Filipinos in 477 poor rural municipalities and areas affected by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) are expected to have better access to social and economic infrastructure and services. Under the National Community-Driven Development Project (NCDDP), more poor communities across the country will be empowered to participate in local planning, budgeting and implementation of community-level projects that help reduce poverty.
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved today a US$479 million loan for these purposes, providing more funding to scale up to national coverage the project known as Kalahi-CIDSS or Kapitbisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services. The project will prioritize municipalities affected by the disaster which devastated central Philippines in November of 2013.
"Expanding Kalahi will significantly boost our efforts to alleviate rural poverty while responding to the needs of Yolanda survivors," said Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Corazon Juliano-Soliman.
"When people from poor communities come together to discuss their challenges and how best to address them collectively, they usually come up with solutions that are responsive and appropriate to their needs. That's the essence of community-driven development," said Secretary Soliman.
With support from the World Bank, the Philippine government set up Kalahi-CIDSS in 2002 to alleviate poverty in poor rural communities using a community-driven development (CDD) approach.
Using CDD, poor communities organize themselves, analyze their own situation, prepare project proposals to address their common problems, and compete for block grants to finance their own projects. These projects include local infrastructure such as water systems, school buildings, day care centers and health stations, as well as roads and bridges. Community members are also responsible for implementation and maintenance of these projects.
Since 2002, Kalahi-CIDSS has financed close to 6,000 local projects worth US$265 million benefitting over 1.6 million households in the poorest municipalities and provinces in the Philippines.
Now called the National Community-Driven Development Project (NCDDP), this scaled up version of the Kalahi-CIDSS will provide investment grants to support priority needs of the poorest municipalities throughout the country, as well as eligible communities affected by Typhoon Yolanda.
"The recently approved US$479 million loan from the World Bank will contribute to the US$8 billion needed for the Reconstruction Assistance on Yolanda Plan. The NCDDP will assist our efforts in the swift reconstruction of disaster-affected areas through financing and implementing community-driven projects," said Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima.
"The use of community-driven development approaches in post-disaster situations has shown to be effective in accelerating community reconstruction and efficiently putting money for priority needs of communities around the world," said Mr. Sean Bradley, World Bank's Social Development Specialist.
According to World Bank Country Director for the Philippines Motoo Konishi, programs that apply CDD approaches have good track records in the Philippines in terms of contributing to improvements of poor people's lives. He said that based on a recent evaluation, Kalahi-CIDSS beneficiaries' spending for food and other necessities has increased by 12 percent.
Mr. Konishi also added that, based on recent studies, the unit cost of investment projects completed by beneficiaries is 8 to 76 percent lower than similar public sector works. This reaffirms that effective people's participation promotes community ownership and good governance, which in turn leads to better implementation, operation and maintenance of projects, he said.
"CDD approaches tap into local-level knowledge about who is poor, what constrains people to improve their lives, and how to design projects to address these constraints, thus improving poverty targeting. NCDDP therefore fits well into the World Bank Group's twin goals of helping the country eliminate extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity," said Mr. Konishi.
In Luzon, the NCDDP will target communities in the regions of MIMAROPA (Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan); Cordillera Administrative Region (Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province); Central Luzon (Nueva Ecija); and Bicol (Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon).
In the Visayas, the project will target the areas of Western Visayas (Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo and Negros Occidental); Central Visayas (Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental and Siquijor); and Eastern Visayas (Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte, Northern Samar, Western Samar and Southern Leyte).
In Mindanao, the project will target Northern Mindanao (Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental); SOCCKSARGEN (Cotabato, Sarangani and Sultan Kudarat); Caraga (Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur); Zamboanga Peninsula (Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur and Zamboanga Sibugay); and Davao (Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental).
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Indian Wells: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal advance
Alongside Novak Djokovic, the three stars are packed together in a remarkable bottom half of the draw.
AFP | Indian Wells | March 13, 2017 9:44 am
Rafael Nadal (L) and Roger Federer (R) (Photo: AFP)
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal reached the third round of the ATP Indian Wells Masters, Federer flying through with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over France's Stephane Robert in just 51 minutes while Nadal opened his account with a steady 6-3, 6-2 victory over Argentina's Guido Pella.
Alongside World No.2 Novak Djokovic, the three stars are packed together in a remarkable bottom quarter of the draw.
Ninth-seeded Federer, resurgent after a 2016 season marred by injury, downed Nadal in an epic Australian Open final to secure his 18th Grand Slam title.
He hit a speed bump in Dubai this month, failing to convert three match points in a third-round loss to Evgeny Donskoy — but he was firing on all cylinders against the 81st-ranked Robert.
"Very happy," said Federer, who missed Indian Wells last year with a knee injury that required surgery. "Knee is a thing of the past, which is great. I don't even have to think or talk about it."
Nadal was pleased with a "solid" opening effort against Pella, made trickier by the oven-like mid-day temperatures and the fact that Pella, like Nadal, is a left-hander.
"I didn't try to do amazing things. I tried to play solid," the fifth-seeded Spaniard said. "For moments I played well. For moments I played a little bit less well. Important thing, I won, and I won in straight sets."
Nadal knows he'll have to turn up the intensity if he wants to end a hard court title drought stretching back to 2014.
The bottom half of the draw also features fourth-seeded Kei Nishikori of Japan, who eased past Britain's Daniel Evans 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday.
But sixth-seeded Marin Cilic, who beat Nishikori in the 2014 US Open final, was an early casualty, beaten 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 by 19-year-old American Taylor Fritz.
The jam-packed half of the draw is a contrast to the wide-open top half, which lost a lot of its lustre on Saturday when world number one Andy Murray was stunned by 129th-ranked Canadian qualifier Vasek Pospisil.
"That's sport, no?" Nadal said. "Yesterday probably Andy didn't play his best match and Vasek served very well. So then you go to a tiebreak and anything can happen."
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Are whales dangerous?
No, whales aren't typically dangerous. Actually for the most part whales are generally curious and friendly oceanic creatures. In some cases they can even be seen approaching boats in an attempt to understand what's going on. Those that aren't particularly curious are often solitary and shy.
Do whales sleep?
Observations of bottlenose dolphins in aquariums and zoos, and of whales and dolphins in the wild, show two basic methods of sleeping: they either rest quietly in the water, vertically or horizontally, or sleep while swimming slowly next to another animal.
Where do whales go to die?
Cetacean stranding, commonly known as beaching, is a phenomenon in which whales and dolphins strand themselves on land, usually on a beach. Beached whales often die due to dehydration, collapsing under their own weight, or drowning when high tide covers the blowhole.
How much does a whale sell for?
After accounting for the economic benefits whales provide to industries such as ecotourism—and how much carbon they remove from the atmosphere by "sinking" it in their carbon-dense bodies—the researchers estimate that one great whale is worth about $2 million over the course of its life, they report in the trade …
How do whales help humans?
Whales play an amazing role in an ecosystem that keeps every creature on Earth alive, including you! Whales play a vital role in the marine ecosystem where they help provide at least half of the oxygen you breathe, combat climate change, and sustain fish stocks.
How many whales are killed each year?
300,000 whales
How do whales poop and pee?
"Sperm whales feed on giant squid and other deep sea creatures. So they'll dive more than a kilometer down." Then they come to the surface to breathe, and digest, "and as it turns out they poop and they also pee.
How do whales die of old age?
Cetaceans can simply die from old age. Their lifespan ranges from a few decades for harbour porpoises to over 200 years in case of bowhead whales. Furthermore, live individuals can die naturally from asphyxiation during individual and mass stranding events.
Why do we need to protect whales?
Like all living beings, whales occupy a role in the food chain and thus contribute to the balance of the marine ecosystem. As predators, they feed on fish and invertebrates; as prey, they may be hunted by other predators (sharks, whales, etc.) and by Man. Whales are sentinels of the health of marine environments.
Why is whale poop so important?
When whales poop, they drop a load of crucial nutrients into the 'topsoil' of the ocean. Their poop fertilizes the surface of the ocean with nutrients that are fundamental to the health of ocean ecosystems, the global nutrient cycle, and the carbon cycle.
What eats a blue whale?
Because of their size, power and speed, adult blue whales have virtually no natural ocean predators. The only sea creature known to attack blue whales is the orca whale (scientific name: Orcinus orca) also known as the "killer whale". They have been known to work in groups to attack blue whales.
Do whales poop?
Its poo is described as smelling like a dog's, with the consistency of bread crumbs. A blue whale can excrete up to 200 litres of poo in one bowel movement.
What is special about blue whales?
Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons. Their tongues alone can weigh as much as an elephant.
Does whale eat human?
But what about toothed whales? They do sometimes swallow prey whole, so you could fit down their esophagus. Sperm whales sometimes swallow squid whole, so it could definitely manage a human. In fact, there's a story of a sailor being swallowed by a sperm whale off the Falkland Islands in the early 1900s.
What was whale sperm used for?
Ambergris, a solid waxy substance originating in the intestine of the sperm whale (Physeter catodon). In Eastern cultures ambergris is used for medicines and potions and as a spice; in the West it was used to stabilize the scent of fine perfumes.
What does a whale eat?
How much is it to buy a whale?
One such model puts the market-derived equilibrium price of a minke whale, which has relatively healthy stocks, at $10,818. Others put minke whales at $13,000 each and much larger fin whales at $85,000. At that price, buying Japan's scientific harvest would cost $4.3 million.
Why are blue whales important?
Blue whales require enormous amounts of food, but they're a boon to rather than a burden on the ocean ecosystem. Their iron-rich poo is a really important source of nutrients in the marine food chain, promoting Southern Ocean productivity, which boosts fishery yields.
How long a whale can hold its breath?
How much is a whale worth?
One whale is worth thousands of trees — and about two million dollars, according to a recent study by the International Monetary Fund. But how do we calculate the value of a whale? Whales can help fight climate change and provide an ecosystem service worth millions of dollars.
How can we cool the ocean?
Spraying tiny salt particles from seawater up into the low layer of clouds that blankets much of the ocean's surface would form cloud micro-droplets. These droplets would make the clouds reflect more sunlight and could also make them last longer, cooling the area.
What is interesting about whales?
The Blue Whale is the largest animal ever to have lived on earth. Despite being so massive, this giant of the ocean feeds on some of the smallest marine life – tiny shrimp like animals called krill. Incredibly, Blue Whales are graceful swimmers cruise the ocean at over 8km/h, and can reach speeds of over 30km/h.
Where do dead whales go?
Stranded. Not all whales sink to the bottom of the ocean when they die, however. Some instead become stranded on coasts around the world. Although efforts are often made to save them, without water to maintain their buoyancy, the weight of the whale's own body soon begins to crush the internal organs.
How whales help cool the Earth?
How do whales help combat climate change? Whales play a key part in helping to combat climate change through their role in the marine ecosystem. They play a vital role in the health of the oceans where they help provide up to 50% of our oxygen, combat climate change and sustain fish stocks.
Do whales drink water?
Short answer: they do not drink voluntarily it and they can filter seawater salt efficiently. Whales (whether they are toothed whales or baleen whales) do not voluntarily ingest water.
How do whales help fight climate change?
Whale excrement fertilizes the ocean, producing large phytoplankton blooms that absorb enormous amounts of carbon dioxide. Scientists point out that helping whale populations recover from past overharvesting can help reduce greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere.
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binged bill haders dark comedy barry yesterday on hbo. lived up to the limited hype. lot of funny performances depicting fourth rate gangsters and fifth rate acting students. henry winkler is great as the acting teacher. killing it late career between this, childrens hospital and arrested development.
Personally I found it not funny, not scary, almost predictable.........than I again I am not funny, not scary, and almost predictable too.
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A Community Health Nurse Supervisor is the supervisory level of work providing direct nursing care to patients. The main purpose of this position is to protect and promote the health of families in the community by providing direct nursing care to clients in the WIC and Community Wellness Program. This position provides direct supervision to a Community Health Nurse II and WIC associates. The position plans, directs, implements and evaluates WIC services to eligible participants. The position provides evidence based nutrition information to health department staff and citizens in the community.
Experience: One year of experience as a Community Health Nurse.
3. Candidates may substitute a Master's degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university for the required education and experience.
4. Candidates may substitute one year of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a Registered Nurse for the required experience.


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A lonely pensioner who put up a poster asking for friends after his wife died has been inundated with thousands of calls and emails from people who want to be his pal.
Tony Williams received so many emails they crashed his inbox. He's also had hundreds of phone calls from new friends around the world.
People from America, Germany, Holland, Australia, Egypt, India, and Japan have been in touch inviting him on road trips to the U.S. or for an afternoon drinking gin and tonics.
Others have offered Tony, a retired 75-year-old physicist, lunches, phone calls, and for their kids to adopt him as a grandfather.
Tony, from Alton in England's East Hampshire, said, "The love and compassion people have shown has actually brought tears to my eyes. People have sent me the most delightful emails.
"They've sent me pictures of their kids, their pets, told me about their aspirations and telling me they are thinking of me.
"I got an email from a local teacher asking if children in her class could write me letters. I got in touch with her straight away and said it would be delightful. I would love that.
"People have been phone from Canada and the States. One lady phoned up and said if I get on a plane sometime she would pick me up and show me her area of Florida… It's just been gorgeous.
"When I started responding they were coming in thick and fast. I would say about four or five a minute.
"The thing is, I can't respond now, as my email account seems to have crashed. A red message came up saying there was some sort of error and it needs to be reset."
Tony and late wife Jo moved to Alton last year so Jo could be closer to her sister, Beryl.
But he said he was left without anyone to speak to after his wife Jo, 75, passed away in May, just nine days after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
They were unable to have children and he said he often sat at home willing the phone to ring—"but it never does." Tony has spoken of feeling "cursed" by loneliness.
Without any family nearby, Tony put two adverts in his local newspaper looking for a friend to chat to, but didn't get any replies.
In a bid to find a pal to listen to music with, or just chat in the garden, Tony had business cards made to hand out when he went to the supermarket or out for a walk.
He handed out dozens without receiving a call back, so he decided to put a poster up in his window asking for pals.
Now, after spending a summer "waiting for the phone to ring," Tony has been swamped by the responses.
He is enjoying chatting on the phone to strangers—now friends—from around the world, and plans to meet up with his new pals once Covid restrictions allow.
"I've just been completely overwhelmed and am so thankful for it all," he said.
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