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Questionnaire: Common Research Instrument Used in Various Studies
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In writing a research study, one of the most important things to consider is the questionnaire. A questionnaire is the main instrument used in gathering data of the study. Usually, researchers encounter difficulty in finding a questionnaire that suits the study at hand. So, this paper is primarily created for guiding a researcher on how to come up with an instrument that fits the study.
The questionnaire refers to a set of standardized questions, often called items. It follows a fixed scheme to collect each data about one or more sub-topics. It governs by the wordings and order of questions in the instrument. Usually, it administers in a standardized fashion to all respondents of the study. This invented by the Statistical Society of London in 1838.
Furthermore, a questionnaire is a well-known and widely used research instrument for quick and efficient gathering and analyzing data from a population under study. Its main purpose is to extract data from the respondents. It is an effective means of measuring the behaviors, attitudes, preferences, opinions, and intentions of relatively large numbers of respondents cheaply and quickly. Moreover, it is an efficient way of collecting a large amount of data even when the researcher is not present to collect those responses. For the past years, researchers use this in every context imaginable such as health, industrial relations, construction, transport planning, rural development, and many more. Therefore, a questionnaire is a research instrument consisting of a series of questions for gathering information from the respondents.
Additionally, a questionnaire defined as a set of printed or written questions with options. It devises for a survey or statistical study. When conducting a survey, the list of questions called questionnaire. Moreover, a questionnaire is a type of instrument used for experimental works. It is attributed to a ruler used for measurement.
In addition to that, a questionnaire is classified as both quantitative and qualitative methods of research depending on the nature of the questions. The analysis of the answers from open-ended questions with options is a course through quantitative methods of research and they involve discussions and critical analyses with the use of numbers and calculations. The analysis of the answers from open-ended questions without options is a course through qualitative methods of research and they involve discussions and critical analyses without the use of numbers and calculations.
Using a questionnaire in a research study has its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of using questionnaire include: (1) inexpensive way of collecting data; (2) generates a large amount of data; (3) easy-to-understand and easy-to-respond; (4) responses are easily quantified and used to compare other research; (5) easy to analyze the results of a questionnaire; (6) the qualitative and quantitative data collected from a questionnaire helps the surveyor to create new strategies and learn about the trends in the audience; (7) it often let its respondents support their anonymity; and (8) it is not always necessary to have a personal touch while getting the responses from the respondents. The disadvantages of the questionnaire include: (1) respondents are sometimes dishonest while answering the questions, (2) when it comes to open-end questions, it becomes difficult to understand and interpret the responses; (3) it is not a perfect tool to know about the feelings and emotions of the respondents; and (4) lack of personalization deactivates the respondents and many do not even respond to it. Every researcher must consider these things in order for them to balance everything so that the negative side of using questionnaires be avoided.
The researchers need to become knowledgeable in using the questionnaire. They also need to have the means to confirm the responses of the respondents in order for them to have an assurance that accurate information and data reflected in the instrument. If these things happened, there is a guarantee that the results of the study are valid and reliable. The findings of the study reflect the real situation in the field. So, higher authorities and educational planners may consider the results in order for them to come up with various programs, projects, and activities that are beneficial towards the teachers, the learners, and the reports that they are submitting in the higher-ups. By considering all these things, someday, our educational system will bloom and prosper because of the real results obtained from using a research questionnaire.
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title: "James Madison to C. J. Ingersoll"
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date written: 1831-2-2
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Madison, James. "Letter to C. J. Ingersoll." The Records of the Federal Convention of 1787. Vol. 3. Ed. Max Farrand. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1911. Print.
James Madison to C. J. Ingersoll (February 2, 1831)
Montpellier, February 2, 1831.
The evil which produced the prohibitory clause in the Constitution of the United States was the practice of the States in making bills of credit, and in some instances appraised property, "a legal tender." If the notes of the State Banks, therefore, whether chartered or unchartered, be made a legal tender, they are prohibited; if not made a legal tender, they do not fall within the prohibitory clause. The No. of the "Fœderalist" referred to (44) was written with that view of the subject; and this, with probably other contemporary expositions, and the uninterrupted practice of the States in creating and permitting banks without making their notes a legal tender, would seem to be a bar to the question, if it were not inexpedient now to agitate it.
A virtual and incidental enforcement of the depreciated notes of the State Banks, by their crowding out a sound medium, though a great evil, was not foreseen; and if it had been apprehended, it is questionable whether the Constitution of the United States, which had many obstacles to encounter, would have ventured to guard against it by an additional obstacle.
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Blitz: We know, you have a theater background of many years in Delhi. How much helpful is your theater background while working in films?
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Blitz: Balaji Telefilms is a well known banner especially for its blockbuster films and daily soaps on television channels. It's a huge platform, which promotes new faces. Please tell us something about your days in Balaji Telefilms.
Kanjilal: I did a part in the TV series Gumrah. They are very professional and artists are paid very well. I just love the working atmosphere of Mumbai. Would love to work with them again!
Blitz: You are just 24 and you are handsome. In personal life, how is Anubhav Kanjilal? Is he already in relations with someone?
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Blitz: If you are asked to assess film director Arjunn Dutta in a few words, what will you say?
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Blitz: Tell us about Kolkata. Have you fallen in love with this vibrant city?
Kanjilal: Kolkata has a different charm and magic. And I've started falling in love with Kolkata. I stay here alone, so I miss my Delhi but still I would say Kolkata is beautiful. And as you said, it is so vibrant that it's difficult not falling in the love with it. But my city will always be my home city. That will never change.
Blitz: If any of the Bangladeshi film production companies will ask you to work here, will you accept?
Kanjilal: I would love to work with the Bangladeshi film production companies. Bangladesh is making excellent films and it would be my honour to perform there. I've been to Dhaka couple of times for theatre and I was blown by their hospitality. For me all these things matter a lot, way more than money, I would do it for that perfect script and project. As an actor I would love to contribute as much as I can.


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Amazon Fire TV Blaster lets you control your cable box with your voice
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If you've been using a Fire TV Stick or a Fire TV, and wished you had the hands-free device controls of the Fire TV Cube, Amazon's got a stocking stuffer ready for you. And only you.
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After pairing it into your Amazon devices, you can go beyond controlling just your content with your voice. Amazon notes the following hardware is supported: Echos with Fire TV Sticks, the Fire TV Stick 4K and the 3rd Gen Fire TV (and when it comes time to master those devices, check out my how to use the Fire Stick guide).
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The Château de Charbonnières is a Neo-Gothic château located in Perche Nature Park in the commune of Charbonnières in the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France.

History

The land upon which the Château de Charbonnières rests was owned by Jean Guarin in 1472. The château was built on the foundations of a medieval building in the sixteenth century and was owned by Jehan d'Oynville, Seigneur (Lord) de Charbonnières, in 1557. King Henry IV was a frequent visitor. In 1600, it was owned by Antoine and César de Baux before passing into the Lesseville family.

It was expanded in the eighteenth century and, in the nineteenth century, Comte Auguste de Chamoy (Count of Chamois), inspired by Troubadour architecture, gave it its neo-Gothic style. His widow, the former Charlotte-Amélie de Grosourdy de Saint-Pierre (1804–1866), died at the château in 1866.

During World War II, the château was occupied by German forces.

21st century
Beginning in 2007, the château underwent a four-year full restoration and renovation with attention to correct period design. The main building has 15 bedrooms, many with private salons. The château also has a variety of traditional public rooms, including a ballroom, library, and formal dining room. The top floor is an open area featuring a home theater and game room. In total, it was  and is situated on a  riverside property plot.

In 2012, the château was listed for sale for $9 million but did not sell. In October 2017, the château was auctioned off, with no reserve, by Concierge Auctions. Expected to sell for 5 million euros, it was sold to a foreign buyer for excess of 1.2 million euros.

See also
 List of châteaux in Eure-et-Loir

References

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Château de Charbonnières at Concierge Auctions

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Yayoi Kusama covers her paintings in hundreds and hundreds of dots. Her dots come off her canvases to cover dresses, tables, walls, and more!
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Fausto Gilberti is a painter and illustrator based in Brescia, Italy. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan, and has been part of more than a hundred solo and group exhibitions, both in Italy and abroad. He wrote this artist biography book to make contemporary art approachable and enjoyable for his two children.
Gilberti in his latest brings to life Kusama's self transformation and persistence in the simplest way possible. A lesson we can all take some inspiration from.--Cent. Magazine
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In the ante-penultimate game of the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship's round robin group stage, leviathan Team USA–second in Group A–squared off against minnow Denmark, firmly expected to dominate from whistle to whistle.
Yet, while the scoreboard told the tale of a rout, it was the Danes who would draw first blood.
Make no mistake: The Americans, indeed, dominated throughout. With double-digit shot counts thrown towards the Danish cage in each period (12/16/16), a heroic effort from goaltender Mathias Seldrup was the only thing preventing this comprehensive defeat from devolving into a full-on beatdown.
From the opening puck drop, the Danish netminder was thrown through the wringer, his team outshot by double in the first period. 10:14 in, however, the product of the Danish domestic league's Herning Blue Fox received a brief respite: Playing out of his own zone, Louis Belpedio launched a lazy breakout pass, one easily hawked by defenseman Mathias Lassen. With ample space, the 6'0″ rearguard sauntered up to the left hash marks, uncorking a wrist shot that knuckled past backup goalie Brandon Halverson for his first of the tournament.
Whatever breathing room the opening goal afforded Seldrup was wrested back almost immediately, as the American forward corps bared down on the Danish net. With roughly three minutes to go in the frame, Boston University rearguard Charlie McAvoy, Jr. deked past a sliding defender and rifled a shot off of the endboards. Gliding over, forward Colin White collected the puck and backhanded a feed to Auston Matthews, who ripped a one-timer on net. Denied by the left pad of Seldrup, the rebound fell to Matthew Tkachuk, who shot wide. In the ensuing scrum, Matthews–posted up in front–received yet another nifty feed from White, this time burying the puck in twine for his fourth of the group stage.
A relatively clean second period followed a spotless first, with each team serving a minor. Sandwiched in between infractions, forward Sonny Milano scored his first of the tournament and the eventual game-winner: After a Danish neutral zone turnover, Ryan Donato blazed into the attacking zone, bearing left before unleashing a vicious wrister that Seldrup did well to fight off with his shoulder. Partially cleared, the loose puck squirted to Belpedio, who in turn ripped a salvo of his own. Knocked down in front of the net, the puck ping-ponged around before Milano located it in the crease and chopped it in.
Nursing a one goal lead, the United States of America upped the ante in the final period of play, doubling their score. Having a prior goal overturned after it was determined the puck was kicked into the net, White answered with another, more legitimate effort. Double parked with fellow forward Tkachuk in front, White contributed the second part of a nasty double deflection that snaked its way past a beleaguered Seldrup; the goal stood after further review.
Less than two minutes later, Notre Dame forward Anders Bjork would notch his first point of the tournament. Cutting to the net on the power play, Bjork redirected a Milano pass, his effort skimming the ice and hugging the post as it weaseled past Seldrup's trusty left pad. Defenseman Brandon Fortunato would record the secondary assist, his first point of the tournament.
With another win in the bag, Team USA finishes group play with a 3-0-0-1 record, accumulating nine out of a possible 12 points. The second seed out of Group A, the Americans will open quarterfinal play against third-seeded Czech Republic on Saturday, January 2nd at the familiar confines of the Helsinki Ice Hall.


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The structure and composition of AN4 offer an excellent resistance to several corrosive aggressive media. AN4 is suitable for fabrication of many products such as flanges, valves, bolting, pump shafts, chains, fittings, food /beverages industry equipment, parts working in corrosive environments such as pulp and paper chemical processing, handling acid, pharmaceutical and medical devices, oil production systems, petrochemical industries and several marine and seawater applications.
AN4 warrants better corrosion resistance performances than the most popular austenitic steels. It is resistant to chemical environments such as sulfuric acid within certain concentrations, several organic chemicals and inorganic compounds, atmospheric corrosion, marine and seawater applications, and sterilizing solutions. In sea water, this grade is more resistant to uniform corrosion providing a highest resistance to Chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking and an outstanding pitting, crevice and intergranular corrosion resistance. These its capacity are respectively due to lowest carbon content, a particular chemical balance of Chromium and Molybdenum and a high Nickel content.
AN4 can fabricated by cold working such as cold drawing and bending, but should used with moderate amount of cold heading, because its chemical balance does not allow to obtain a soft strain hardened structure after cold deformation such as typical of standard 300 austenitic groups. In any case, cold processes shall be carried out in annealing condition avoiding high levels of cold working applying a intermediate annealing if necessary. However, after cold working, this grade should be annealed depending on final use. Cold working doesn't increase its magnetic permeability as compared to type 316 and similar steels.
AN4 has the typical machinability of fully austenitic not micro-resulphured austenitic structures and some difficulties could happen in drilling, turning, threading and milling processes due to its capacity to cold work harden and lowest chip-ability. Operators should know that this grade requires more rigid and powerful machines, in addition to the correct choice of tools, coating carbides and cutting fluids. AN4 has a little higher hardening factor than 300 austenitic grades and the knowledge of this behavior must be correctly considered when a piece requires two or several cutting steps to be finished. The cold worked layer caused by the cutting tool is hard and, if the subsequent turning or milling processes work on this hardened layer, a rapid tool wear could happen. The tool must work under this layer. Some improvement could be obtained by a dissipation heat using an appropriate and large amount of cutting fluids and tools with a correct edge geometry.
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Day of Partisan Glory in Ukraine Date in the current year: September 22, 2019
Day of Partisan Glory is an official remembrance day observed in Ukraine on September 22. It was officially established in 2001 by President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma to honor the heroes of the Ukrainian resistance movement during the Second World War.
The Soviet Union was attacked by Nazi Germany on June 22, 1941. Belarus and Ukraine were hit the first and the hardest, large portions of their territories were occupied by Germany. Two months after the invasion, the first Ukrainian partisan detachments were formed in the Sumy and Chernihiv regions. One of the most famous partisan units was stationed in the town of Putyvl (Sumy region), it was led by Sydir Kovpak.
Ukrainian partisan units fought on the German occupied territory of Ukraine and Belarus. During their Carpathian raid, they even reached the Romanian border. According to statistics, the Ukrainian partisan movement numbered about 220,000 fighters. 95 Ukrainian partisans were honored with the highest distinction in the USSR, the title Hero of the Soviet Union.
Ukrainian Day of Partisan Glory was established to celebrate the contribution of the partisans to the Allied victory in WWII. It is marked with official speeches and remembrance ceremonies held across Ukraine. Despite its official status, this holiday is a working day.
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Building neuronal models, even on the single-cell level, requires tremendous amounts of effort invested in the design of a realistic and functioning structure (e.g., the number and characteristics of compartments) and proper tuning of the model's parameter values (e.g., membrane and axial conductances). Due to the ever-increasing computational power of modern computers facilitating the use of more and more complex neuronal models, hand-tuning of models' parameters is becoming less and less feasible. Therefore, automated methods for neuronal model construction have been lately gaining much attention. Although a significant number of techniques for automatic model parameter estimation have been recently proposed (e.g., [1, 3, 4]), they are predominantly limited to "fine-tuning" of already designed models in a predetermined search space of parameter values. Furthermore, although unquestionably successful, present approaches are almost exclusively domain-specific, designed to deal with particular neuron types, or explicit classes of electrical activity (e.g., spiking neurons). Finally, most of the existing systems attempt to produce a single, best-matching model, and rely on a direct comparison between the voltage trace of the model and its biological equivalent.
Here, we propose a computational intelligence-based system for automated construction and tuning of neuronal models that builds upon the existing research in the area of automatic neuron model parameter optimization, but at the same time significantly expands the current approaches. The system, called NeRvolver, is designed to not only optimize the parameters of existing neuronal models, but also to allow for creation of entire sets of models matching some predefined criteria (e.g., in terms of the neuron's characteristics such as spike height, inter-spiking interval, burst duration, period, etc.) "from scratch" (by utilizing, for example, only a limited set of generic currents as the starting point in the process of model construction). Furthermore, in addition to generating neuronal models, through the hybridization of multi-objective evolutionary algorithms (MOEA) and fuzzy logic (FL), the system generates classification rules describing biological phenomena discovered during the process of model creation or tuning (e.g., "IF sodium axon conductance is low, THEN spike frequency is low"). The purpose of generating such rules is twofold: 1) they can be used in subsequent runs of the modeling algorithm to improve its convergence time, and 2) they may potentially provide insights into the functioning of the biological neurons being modeled. For example, by using the aforementioned rule, the system may automatically increase the sodium axon conductance across the individuals in the evolutionary algorithm's current population, if a higher spike frequency is desired. This is akin to the idea of local improvement of the genetic material using memes in memetic algorithms . In addition, based on the above-quoted rule, the conclusion may be drawn that sufficient sodium axon conductance is necessary for adequate spike frequency. Such inferences, here automatically generated by the modeling system, can obviously be extremely useful for the understanding of the underlying biological phenomena.
Support: NSF HBCU-UP 0928404 to EF, NIH NIGMS HBCU-RISE R25GM089669 to MJG, NIH NCRR 5P20RR016472-12 and NIGMS 8P20GM103446-12 to PP, NSF EPSCoR 0814251 to TGS.


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The Lead Groups are rather fluid. Some members have been involved for a few years, others just a few months. Among the professions represented are financial planning, telephone services, direct mail advertising, carpet cleaning, home inspection, garage door installation and insurance.
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The purpose of the Ambassador Committee is to ensure that our new members feel welcomed into the Chamber and are offered assistance in utilizing the benefits available to them. Our committee comprises volunteers from member businesses who call upon new members, enhancing and improving communication between the Chamber and its membership. Being a member of the Ambassador Committee is another example of the quality networking offered through the Chamber, and it helps members form and develop relationships. In addition to making "welcome" and education calls, Ambassadors represent the Chamber at events such as mixers and ribbon cuttings and occasionally assist in promoting events or services. This, in turn, enhances the visibility of their companies and provides additional opportunities to market their products and services as well.


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5 Mirage Bird
"We've just signed the contract and you're already bullying your poop-shoveling officer? Are you asking for a beating?"
Jiang He hugged the Moonlight Elf and used a unique cat-stroking technique.
A good technique could make a cat feel like it was in heaven. If executed wrongly, the cat would despise it. Moreover, if it got anxious, it would even claw and bite others.
Before he transmigrated, Jiang He had two cats. They lived with him in his dorm. He had practiced a cat-stroking technique that would make the cat extend its little paws.
In fact, he was a professional in stroking cats.
Although the Moonlight Elf was a supernatural creature, it was still some form of a cat.
"Meow!"
The Moonlight Elf felt a comfortable feeling coming from where Jiang He was scratching. On the other hand, it could not help but feel embarrassed and angry. Due to that, it directly broke away from Jiang He's embrace and snorted with a cold face.
The man and the beast were playing around. This helped Ziyue disperse some of the sadness in its heart.
[ Pleasure points: 100% ]
An increase of two percent.
"My godly cat-stroking skills are useful even after I have transmigrated!"
After the progress bar reached a hundred percent, it suddenly returned to the starting point. However, the color changed.
Originally, it was white but now, it turned green. Moreover, at the end of the progress bar, there were words that could be extracted.
"As expected, there's a second stage."
Jiang He thought about it and chose direct extraction.
He wanted to see what he would obtain.
[ Silver Moonblade Fragment *1 (1/4) ]
[ Shadow Claw Fragment *1 (1/4) ]
[ Moonlight Elf's Shadow Path evolution hint - Use a Moonstone when its a servant (1/2) ]
[ Miniature moonlight energy pack (Could be used on Moonlight Elves) ]
[ Two skill fragments, one notification, and one energy pack ]
"Why are they still using skill fragments like some lousy game merchants?"
Jiang He was a little frustrated, but he realized that all the items were related to the Moonlight Elves.
Was it because he only had a contract with a Moonlight Elf or was it because the Moonlight Elf provided him with these specific items?
Among them all, Jiang He felt the hint of a special evolutionary route was most valuable.
However, the original host did not have any memory related to Moonstones. He could only look for information after returning to the city.
If possible, he would buy one. Generally speaking, hidden evolutionary routes were much better than ordinary routes.
The moonlight energy could only be used on Moonlight Elves. Jiang He did not have the habit of hoarding, so he chose to use it.
"Meow?"
The Moonlight Elf was a little dumbfounded.
Suddenly, the energy in its body began to increase explosively. It was almost half of the Moonlight Elf's original energy!
The little fellow's cold eyes were filled with confusion.
Could this be the benefit of forming a contract?
"This is just a trifle spell. It's very normal."
Jiang He snickered in his heart, but his expression remained serious.
He silently glanced at the book of contracts. The Moonlight Elf's spiritual energy had already reached three hundred and two its rank had risen by one-tier.
All kinds of special energy in nature were collectively known as spiritual energy.
The level of a subdued beast was mainly determined by the level of its spiritual energy. Those with spiritual energy below one hundred were considered tier zero. Every one hundred points of spiritual energy would increase the subdued beast's tier by one.
After reaching a certain level of spiritual power, there would be a change in their physical form.
When a familiar reached warlord-level, a crystal core would condense in its body.
"Let's climb the mountain!"
Since there was no exit at the end of the cave, Jiang He could only head up.
Both their physical strength and reaction speed were increased. Hence, they were eager to test their capabilities.
Jiang He saw the towering peak of the steep mountain wall. He tried not to overthink.
'Maybe I should try at a lower place first.'
Even though the mountain wall was high, as long as he found a foothold, Jiang He had a chance to climb up.
Just then, he remembered that Ziyue had a healing skill.
As long as he was not seriously injured, he would be instantly healed.
Jiang He grabbed the surface of the rock tightly and began climbing.
In his previous life, he often went rock climbing. He was into extreme sports in college, but for various reasons, he did not continue.
After climbing for about halfway, Jiang He chose to stop.
He planned to familiarize himself first before completely climbing up. If he fell, he might die instantly. Even Ziyue's healing skill would not be able to save him.
After regaining some of his strength, Jiang He began his second attempt.
Unfortunately, an accident happened this time. One of his feet lost balance, causing him to fall directly down.
This was going to be painful!
However, Moonlight enveloped his body and he immediately felt warm.
Ziyue's eyes were filled with anxiety and worry. This sight melted Jiang He's heart.
He was not hurt at all!
"Ziyue is really reliable."
Jiang He comforted himself.
In the following week, apart from catching and grilling fish, Jiang He practiced climbing.
Meanwhile, the Moonlight Elf had also been honing its Moonlight skill, successfully leveling it up.
A week later, Jiang He finally managed to climb to the peak.
Looking at the deep valley under his feet, Jiang He still had some lingering fear. At the same time, he was also very excited.
"Ziyue, let's go home! I'll give you something delicious to eat. My mom is really good at cooking fish dishes."
As long as he followed the original host's memories, Jiang He should be able to return to the city safely.
"Meow..."
The Moonlight Elf looked at the valley. Its eyes were filled with reluctance.
It was not strange. After all, this was the place where it grew up. It was also the burial ground of its parents.
"We will come back again once we become stronger."
Jiang He gently patted the Moonlight Elf's head.
The two of them walked together along the river.
Every once in a while, Ziyue would climb up a nearby tall tree to scout the surroundings.
It had very good eyesight and could see far away.
The Moonlight Elf suddenly let out a warning cry.
Through telepathy, Jiang He understood what Ziyue was trying to say. There was a Windstorm Wolf up ahead!
"We need to evade it."
Jiang He had no intention of provoking the Windstorm Wolf and was prepared to take a detour.
He was new to being a beastmaster and Ziyue was practically a baby.
However, things did not go according to plan. The Windstorm Wolf seemed to have caught their scent and was rushing over frantically.
Ziyue stood in front of Jiang He. Its gaze turned fierce and it instantly entered a battle stance.
"Hide first. We'll launch a surprise attack."
It was definitely too late to run.
Jiang He had the Moonlight Elf hide on the tree above his head while he disguised himself as a lone Windstorm Wolf.
Having inherited the memories of the original host, Jiang He was quite experienced when it came to this. His eyes and actions were all very convincing.
"Awoo?"
The Windstorm Wolf's prey was actually its companion? It revealed a puzzled expression.
At the same time, it felt like this "Windstorm Wolf" was a little familiar. Nonetheless, it could not remember.
The Windstorm Wolf let out a low growl, trying to confirm the other party's identity.
"F*ck, this is bad!"
Jiang He dared not reply because the original host had only learned the mating call!
One cry would definitely expose him.
Moreover, after looking into its eyes, Jiang He was sure this Windstorm Wolf was one of the wolves that fought the original owner!
Since Jiang He did not reply, the Windstorm Wolf became even more suspicious. It began to approach him slowly.
There was still some distance between them.
All of a sudden, a bright Moonblade flashed above its head. The Moonblade directly cut through the Windstorm Wolf's thigh, causing a wound so deep that its bone was exposed.
Ziyue noticed that Jiang He was in danger. It could not help but attack!
"Awoo!"
The Windstorm Wolf howled in pain. Its wound greatly decreases its speed. It could only limp and howl.
"Run!"
Jiang He's scalp went numb. He had a bad feeling.
The Windstorm Wolves tend to travel in packs. There were probably more of them nearby.
If he got surrounded, it would definitely be fatal!
The Windstorm Wolf in front of him was roughly level six or seven. That being said, the leader might be level nine or even a warlord-tier that had condensed a crystal core!
Wolf howls could be heard coming from all directions.
Jiang He ran as fast as he could, but the Windstorm Wolves' shadows soon appeared behind him.
The Windstorm Wolf in the lead was extremely fast. In fact, it was so fast that afterimages appeared. With a light leap, it landed right in front of Jiang He. The latter dared not move. This Windstorm Wolf was much bigger than the others. Furthermore, it gave off an oppressive feeling. There was also a massive scar on its left eye.
Without a doubt, this was the leader of the Windstorm Wolves, the Scarred Wolf.
The Scarred Wolf did not attack immediately. It only looked at Jiang He and Ziyue mockingly.
It was more intelligent than an average Windstorm Wolf. Almost immediately, it recognized "Jiang He".
It was the guy who let out a mating call in its territory.
Jiang He was extremely anxious.
Escaping the valley had not been easy. Now, he was going to end up in the stomach of the Scarred Wolf?
Suddenly, the Scarred Wolf let out a muffled howl and ran away. The other Windstorm Wolves followed suit. It was as if Jiang He was a fierce ghost that could instantly kill them.
Jiang He was a little confused. At this moment, the sky above him abruptly changed.
The sky, which was originally clear, was now covered in dark clouds.
In the middle of the dark clouds, a huge shadow could be vaguely seen. Based on its outline, it looked like some kind of bird creature.
"Mirage Bird."
The name of this creature popped up in Jiang He's mind. Of course, this was the original host's memory.
This bird was an extremely rare and extraordinary creature. Its entire body was condensed by water vapor. Wherever it passed, it would rain cats and dogs.
"F*ck, why is this happening?!"
Jiang He had just cursed in his heart when the heavy rain began to fall.
The rain covered every corner of the valley.
No wonder the Windstorm Wolves ran away so quickly. This Mirage Bird was already an adult and could easily affect the weather of an area. It should be at least a commander-level beast!
Jiang He hugged the Moonlight Elf and hid under a banana tree, shivering.
Fortunately, this Mirage Bird was just passing by. It was not interested in Jiang He or the rest and soon disappeared from sight.
Nevertheless, fear still lingered in Jiang He's heart.
At the same time, he felt an indescribable emotion.
It was like anticipation or longing.
This world was so much better than he had imagined!


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So, there were 35 entries.
I'd like to be able to include them but these are out of contention.
There were songs I know which would be too jangly. Thing is, with this implant business, I hear differently to you natural-hearing people.
Moon River by Audrey Hepburn [Breakfast at Tiffany's soundtrack]. Such a naive and charming rendition.
Ave Maria - a real religious song. Difficult to sing and give the song its due.
TV themes - you folks know my failings. Not right for this exercise I'm afraid.
Frank Zappa - you sure about that?
Hallelujah, a Leonard Cohen song, popularised by Jeff Buckley and also sung by that anonymous woman [one day], and loads of others.
Thanx to everyone who nominated songs - it has been a very interesting exercise.


The Bank of Ghana(BoG) says it is confident that works on the Payment Systems and Services Bill being done by parliament will be completed by the end of June this year.
The Payment Systems and Services Bill has been in parliament for about 2 years.
When passed into law it is expected to further strengthen the regulatory environment and provide additional support for non-banks to establish, and operate businesses offering electronic payment services.
The Bill also seeks to promote innovation in the design of new secure electronic money products and payment services and also engender competition in the electronic money business.
Speaking on the impact of the Bill, the Head of Payment Systems at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Settor Amediku stated that its passage should not just aid in promoting financial inclusion, but would negatively affect the income of banks who fail to be innovative.
"It's going to introduce a lot of competition in the sense that non-banks are going to be licensed by the Bank of Ghana to provide payment services like the Banks. So Banks that are not ready to innovate are going to find it difficult to mobilize data and increase their income" he said.
Available data from the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhiPSS) shows that there is an increasing shift away from the use of cheques and cash to electronic payments channels for various transactions.
Also the latest figures released by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), show that the total value of mobile money transactions for example from 2017 to 2018, increased from 155 billion cedis to 223 billion cedis.
This represents a growth of 43.2 percent for that period. On the other hand the total amounts kept on E-zwich cards in the country increased from GHC 74.43 million Ghana Cedis in 2017 to GHC 123.19 million Ghana Cedis in 2018, representing a boost of 65.52 percent.


Roast Chicken with Cauliflower Puree. Sitting down to a Sunday roast has never looked so good. Mix up the usual potato mash for a silky and light puree of beautiful in-season cauliflower.
To make stuffing, heat an oiled frying pan over medium heat. Add onion, leek, garlic, pancetta and sage. Cook for 3 minutes or until tender. Add apple and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in breadcrumbs. Transfer to a bowl. Cool. Add parsley and egg and combine.
Preheat oven to 190˚C. Rinse chickens under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Fill cavities with stuffing. Truss legs with kitchen string. Brush with melted butter and season. Place chickens breast side down in a large oiled roasting pan. Cook for 40 minutes. Turn breast side up. Baste with juices and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until juices run clear.
To make puree, cut cauliflower into florets. Reserve 2 cups for roasting and chop remaining stem. Place in a roasting pan with 1 tablespoon of oil and season. Roast for 35 minutes until tender.
Meanwhile heat butter in a saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes or until tender. Add remaining chopped cauliflower, milk and Dijon. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender. Stir in parmesan and nutmeg. Puree until smooth. Serve roast chicken with the puree, spinach and gravy. Garnish with roasted cauliflower.


I recently had an extended political discussion on Facebook. The person I was talking with, also a practicing Latter-day Saint, disagreed with me on pretty much every current issue. But my point in continuing the discussion was not to finally persuade him that I was right, but to help both of us see that taking a different political position does not mean we need to question each others' commitment to the Church or to our country. And to help us both understand that good dialogue can lead to greater understanding and more trust. I grew up believing that if there are two people in the room that share the same political beliefs then one of them is redundant. Good discussion (and good friendship) comes not simply from what we have in common but, more importantly, from our differences. It's our differences that generate great conversation. Granted that can only happen if we assume goodwill resides on both sides of a discussion. Unfortunately we don't often see much goodwill in the public sphere. Candidates for public office seem to get ahead by using the time-honored tactic of throwing mud at their opponents. And partisans on both sides assume the worst about the motives of the opposition. Both sides start off by demonizing their opposition, often quite literally believing that to take a contrary side is to enlist in Satan's army.
Last semester I received a student evaluation that totally floored me. The student had completely misjudged my motives and beliefs. Among other things, the student wrote that I am an anti-Mormon and hate religion. Nothing could be further from the truth. The only thing I love more than religion is my religion! I have no idea where he or she got this idea, but I was blown away. Mean-spirited student evaluations are nothing new. They can be really painful to read, but after the initial pain of this one, I was forced to do some serious reflection. First, I wondered how I had given offense to this student? What had I said that was misinterpreted? What more could I have communicated to help clarify where I was coming from?
It was, however, obvious to me that I had been misunderstood and harshly judged, but I started to wonder how often I do the same thing. How often do I assume unkind motives and beliefs of people I disagree with? How often do mischaracterize, even demonize, people with differing beliefs? It's lead to some serious soul-searching and repentance. I can honestly say I now appreciate that student's anonymous comment even though I wish I could have the chance to talk with him or her, apologize for giving offense, and explain myself and where I'm coming from.
If Mitt Romney's campaigns in 2008 and 2012 have taught Mormons anything, I believe, it's that many Americans still have deep prejudices about Mormonism, prejudices that are completely unwarranted and, when not laughable, often uncharitable. While I think we need to fight these prejudices, I now believe the bigger lesson we need to take from this "Mormon moment" is not to do likewise. Not only must we assume these ideas are coming from sincere people, from ignorance rather than malice, but we have to fight making similar prejudgments about them and others. I have come to realize that I can never truly know what is going on in someone else's brain; I can never, in any personal way, know what motivates the words or actions of another individual and therefore must assume the best possible motives.
Hugh Nibley once said that, "Nothing is easier than to identify one's own favorite political, economic, historical, and moral convictions with the gospel. That gives one a neat, convenient, but altogether too easy advantage over one's fellows. If my ideas are the true ones—and I certainly will not entertain them if I suspect for a moment that they are false!—then, all truth being one, they are also the gospel, and to oppose them is to play the role of Satan. This is simply insisting that our way is God's way and therefore, the only way. It is the height of impertinence." I am encouraged by the LDS Church's statement on political neutrality, which stresses that "principles compatible with the gospel may be found in various political parties." To me this suggests that I must assume goodwill in all political parties' platforms, but I am granted freedom to make my own prayerful, reasoned decisions about where I stand individually.
Reading good literature may help us accomplish this goal. Good literature, both we crafted and ethically compelling assumes there are no hats that are completely black or completely white. Instead, it imagines complex characters, fully rounded, fully developed. Characters often do make mistakes, some make colossal mistakes, but good literature–ethically challenging literature–confronts us with imperfect people struggling in a complex world to make difficult choices. Their own motives are complex, often even unconscious. As Eugene England once argued, "ethical fiction brings the great contraries into juxtaposition and moves us to new visions of truth greater than any of the poles." People who read good literature and have been changed by it should be able to model good political discourse. They should avoid demonizing, strive for dialogue, assume virtue on all sides of the discussion, and work for real solutions that create a truly Christian society. Great literature–from Plato to the Bible, Dickens to Gaskell, Thoreau to Upton Sinclair–has had a huge impact on the content of political thought, asking questions like "what is the proper role of government?" or "how can we create more social justice?" But great fiction–fiction that we internalize and are transformed by–should help us become better at the shape and tenor of our political discourse, helping us to engage in principled and meaningful political dialogue.
This is fantastic. Nuance and true conversation is needed in the search for truth.


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Happy Birthday, Vladimir Horowitz!
Posted by MaryO on October 1, 2017
Destined to become one of the world's greatest pianists, Vladimir Horowitz was born in 1903 in Kiev, Russia. While most young children were playing games, Vladimir was playing with the ivories. His time was well spent as he was fully capable of performing publicly by the time he was sixteen.
Within four years, the young piano virtuoso was entertaining audiences at recitals throughout Leningrad – 23 performances in one year, where he played over 200 different works of music, never repeating a composition. After Leningrad, Horowitz played in concerts in Berlin, Hamburg and Paris.
In 1928, the Russian pianist traveled to the United States to play with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall. Arturo Toscanini chose Horowitz to perform his first solo with the New York Philharmonic. It was there that Horowitz met his bride-to-be, Toscanini's daughter, Wanda. The two were wed in Milan in 1933. New York became Horowitz' permanent home in 1940. He became a U.S. citizen a few years later, devoting the rest of his career to benefit performances, and helping young, aspiring artists.
His return to the concert stage in May of 1965 was a triumphant success, as was his television recital, Vladimir Horowitz at Carnegie Hall.
Just three years before his death, Vladimir Horowitz returned to his homeland to perform once again for the Russian people on April 20, 1986. They felt he had been away far too long … close to sixty years.
Horowitz's birthday
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October 1 ~ This Day in Music History
1865 ~ Paul Dukas, French composer and music critic Paul Dukas' The Sorcerer's Apprentice was featured in the Walt Disney movie Fantasia and Fantasia 2000. More information about Dukas
• 1880 ~ A new director of the United States Marine Corps Band was named. It was fitting that John Philip Sousa have that position. He composed the Marine Corps hymn, Semper Fidelis.
1904 ~ Vladimir Horowitz, Russian-born American concert pianist
More information about Horowitz
• 1926 ~ Max Morath, Ragtime pianist
• 1926 ~ Roger Williams (Louis Weertz), Pianist
• 1928 ~ Duke Ellington recorded The Mooche on the Okeh label.
• 1928 ~ Forever, by Ben Pollack and his band, was recorded on Victor Records. In Pollack's band were two talented young musicians: Benny Goodman and Jack Teagarden.
• 1932 ~ Albert Collins, Grammy Award-winning musician, blues guitarist, songwriter, Blues Hall of Fame in 1989
• 1933 ~ Richard Harris, Actor, singer
• 1935 ~ Julie Andrews, British singer and actress.
• 1943 ~ Herb Fame (Feemster), Singer – Herb of Peaches & Herb
• 1944 ~ Scott McKenzie (Phillip Blondheim), Singer, songwriter
• 1945 ~ Donny Hathaway, Singer, sang with Roberta Flack
• 1956 ~ Albert Von Tilzer, died
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• 1966 ~ I Love My Dog was released by Cat Stevens. He was 19 years old. Five years later, he recorded such hits as Wild World, Morning Has Broken, Peace Train and Oh Very Young. By 1979, Cat Stevens (born Steven Demitri Georgiou), disenchanted with the music business, converted to the Islamic religion and changed his name to Yusef Islam. He may not have liked the music biz anymore but Cat still loves his dog.
• 2000 ~ Robert Allen, who composed songs performed by Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Billie Holiday, died at the age of 73. Allen wrote his biggest hits with lyricist Al Stillman. The two collaborated on "Chances Are", and "It's Not for Me to Say", which were major hits for Mathis, as well as a series of hits for the group The Four Lads in the mid-1950s. They also wrote "Home for the Holidays", which has been recorded by dozens of performers, such as Garth Brooks and Andy Williams. On his own, Allen wrote the fight song for Auburn University and soundtrack music for the movies "Lizzie", " Enchanted Island", and "Happy Anniversary." In 1963, he wrote the music for and produced "Three Billion Millionaires", a benefit album for the United Nations by Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Danny Kaye, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jack Benny and Carol Burnett.
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