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Silverline Audio Technology Prelude loudspeaker
It must be difficult for makers of audio equipment to decide how to best exhibit their products at events such as the annual Consumer Electronics Show. If you're doing a demo, you want it to impress audio journalists and potential dealers, and sometimes just playing music is not enough: you need something extra. A few years ago, Joseph Audio put on a demo, supposedly of their top-of-the-line floorstanding speaker, during which Jeff Joseph removed a cloth that had been draped over what was assumed to be hotel-room furniture. Under that cloth were the speakers that were actually playing: Joseph's new in-wall model, mounted on flat baffles. Wilson Audio Specialties demonstrated their speakers with purportedly ultra-high-end electronics and digital source, then revealed that they were actually using a modestly priced preamp and power amp, and that the source was an Apple iPod.
Such demos can be effective in convincing listeners that the speakers are better than their price would suggest, or that expensive speakers don't necessarily require correspondingly expensive electronics to make them sound good. However, they can also backfire: people, especially reviewers, don't like to be fooled, and their wrath is likely to be directed at the manufacturer. (I, of course, could instantly tell that there was something amiss.)
At the 2006 CES, Silverline Audio Technology demonstrated their diminutive, floorstanding Prelude loudspeaker in a manner designed to prove that their performance is well above what their size and price would indicate, but this demo involved no deception. The Preludes were set up in a system that used 600Wpc Pass amplifiers, and the demo featured a recording of a percussion ensemble played at a blow-the-man-down level. I expected to see the mid/woofer cones fly across the room. Instead, I heard clean, dynamic music. Impressed, I requested a pair for review.
Which Prelude?
My auditioning of the Silverline Prelude proceeded in a routine way, with no problems such as drivers being wired out of phase or binding posts breaking when tightened. I set up the speakers in positions that I thought would work for them, listened, tweaked the setup, listened again, experimented with various associated components, listened some more, then wrote up the review and submitted it to John Atkinson. I was done with the Preludes.
Or so I thought. A few weeks later, before the review manuscript had gone through the normal editing process, I received an e-mail from Silverline's Alan Yun, designer of the Prelude. He informed me that some changes had been made in the speaker. The cabinet walls were now thicker; the two small rear ports had been replaced with a single larger one; the crossover was now mounted directly on the binding-post board, resulting in a shorter signal path; the plinth was made bigger to improve stability; and there were new, heavier-duty floor spikes. Such changes can have a substantial effect on a speaker's sound—it was clear that I'd have to listen to the revised model.
As it turned out, the Prelude had undergone other changes potentially even more important. These included a new tweeter (bigger magnet motor and coil, more refined protection grille), a new woofer (with double magnets, for greater sensitivity and power handling), and a redesign of the crossover to accommodate the driver and port changes. Now, you might think that so many changes would easily justify naming the revised model the "Mk.II" or "Series 2" or "Special Edition." Not so. (Apparently, very few pairs of the original Prelude were sold.) In this and the "Listening, Take 2" sections I refer to the first and second sets of review samples as "Original" and "Revised," respectively. "Listening, Take 1" is, nearly verbatim, the review's original "Listening" section.
One thing the Original and Revised Preludes have in common is that they're small. If you place a paperback book atop one, borders of the speaker's top surface of only about ½" wide (Original) or ¾" wide (Revised) would still be visible. Although the Revised has thicker walls, the Original's interior dimensions have been retained (though for some reason the Revised is about ¾" shorter). The Original had brass binding posts, the Revised the familiar plastic ones; I first thought this was to comply with European safety rules, but an e-mail from Alan Yun informed me that the plastic posts were used only for the review samples; the production Reviseds will have brass posts. The wooden plinth (8¼" by 9" on the Original, 8¾" by 11½" on the Revised) attaches to the body of the speaker with heavy-duty bolts. Screw-in spikes are provided (the Revised's are thicker), but the user is warned not to install these until he or she is sure that the speaker positions are optimal. The Revised's cabinet has a "wraparound" construction, and while neither version will challenge the appearance of a Sonus Faber loudspeaker, the Revised gives a more upscale impression.
According to Alan Yun, design of the Prelude began in 2003, the aim being to produce a full-range, mini-floorstanding speaker that would satisfy "the most demanding audiophiles and music lovers where budget and space are of the most concern." The key to this was the design of a midrange/woofer with a lightweight but extremely rigid cone of aluminum-magnesium alloy. Two of these drive-units are used, with a 1" tweeter mounted in a woofer-tweeter-woofer arrangement. This type of design is often referred to as a D'Appolito array, but, unlike the classic D'Appolito design, which uses third-order crossovers, the Prelude uses a second-order crossover with the tweeter wired in inverted phase.
As noted earlier, the Revised's mid/woofer has a double magnet; examining the two versions side by side revealed that this driver's diameter is also a bit greater—about 3¾" vs 3½"—and that its mounting is more flared. The drivers, made in Taiwan to Silverline's specifications, are magnetically shielded. (Given the growing popularity of flat-panel displays, which, unlike CRTs, are immune to magnetic interference, I wonder if speaker manufacturers will phase out the magnetic shielding of drivers.) The Original's cabinet had two 1 3/8"-wide rear ports: these are replaced in the Revised with a single 1¾" port. The cabinet is constructed of high-density fiberboard: the side and rear panels are ½" thick in the Original, ¾" in the Revised; the baffle ¾" thick in the Original, 1" in the Revised. The cabinet is braced at critical points, and covered with Dacron over 50% of its internal surfaces. The internal wiring is pure-copper Silverline Audio Conductor, designed by Alan Yun. In a bow to "perceived value," biwire terminals are provided, though Yun says he prefers single wiring for its coherence. I used single wiring for all my listening.
Although Silverline tests its prototypes in an anechoic chamber, Yun's approach to loudspeaker design is based on listening rather than on measurements. "Anechoic chamber measurement tells you how the equipment measures in that environment, but it cannot tell you how sweet the sound is, how smooth, and how deep and wide the soundstage."
One advantage of having a speaker as small and light as the Prelude is that it's easy to move around—quite different from the likes of the Dunlavy SC-IVs and Avantgarde Unos that I'm used to. In the end, however, the Preludes sounded best when placed in pretty much the positions I've found to be optimal with other speakers: forming an approximately equilateral triangle with my listening seat, the speakers set up along the longer dimension of my 14' by 16' room, with dissimilar distances between the speakers and the front and sidewalls. The Preludes were toed-in, though not so much as to point directly at me. After I was satisfied with their positions, I installed the supplied screw-in spikes.
The Prelude comes equipped with a grille, and the best thing I can say about it is that it's easily removed. The grille frame is made of ½"-thick MDF, with cutouts for the drivers, and the hard surface of the cutout right next to the tweeter looks like a recipe for producing diffraction. Indeed, with their grilles installed, the Preludes sounded much less open, almost muffled on top. I left the grilles off for all of my listening.
Selecting suitable electronics for a $1200 pair of speakers presents a bit of a dilemma. You want to use something that people likely to buy this speaker are likely to be able to afford, but you don't want the speaker to be handicapped by limitations in associated equipment. As it happened, I'd recently finished reviewing the PrimaLuna ProLogue Three preamplifier and ProLogue Seven amplifiers (December 2006), which are superb performers at a relatively affordable price (about $4000 for the preamp and pair of monoblock amplifiers). With the Prelude's claimed 91dB sensitivity, the ProLogue Seven's 70Wpc should have enough power to drive the speakers. I did use the Nordost Valhalla speaker cables, which cost more than the electronics and speakers combined, but I didn't want to introduce yet another variable by using something other than my reference speaker cables.
Listening, Take 1
This review is unusual in that it's really of two different speakers: the Original Prelude and the Revised Prelude. Stereophile's editorial policy is that if there's a change in the design of a product during the review period and new review samples are provided, the reviewer will discuss the performance of both the old and new review samples. That's what I do here. In this section I talk about the sound of the Original Prelude. In "Listening, Take 2" I describe how the sound of the Revised differed from that of the Original.
The Preludes' single most impressive attribute was their ability to present a sound that was BIG, dynamically and spatially. While I still had the Avantgarde Unos in my listening room, and before I began my "serious" review listening, I set the Preludes down next to the Unos, toward the center of the room, and switched the speaker cables over to them. Playing some familiar CDs at fairly high levels, I was astonished by how much the sound of these diminutive towers resembled what I was used to getting from the horns. Of course, the Preludes couldn't match the Unos in dynamic ease, and the bass didn't go nearly as low (each Uno has an active subwoofer), but there was nothing reticent or small-scale about the sound. I dare say that if I'd tried Joseph Audio's "fool the listener" trick, I might just have succeeded in getting people to believe that they were listening to the big Unos.
This impression of the Preludes producing a sound completely out of scale to their size was confirmed and enhanced when I had the speakers properly set up, with no other speakers in the room. Playing Reference Recordings' new piano recital by Joel Fan (CD, RR-106 HDCD), I was surprised by the extent to which the sound was a realistic facsimile of the scale of the sound of a live concert grand piano, and how well the Preludes were able to convey this gifted pianist's subtle touch and assured sense of rhythm. Similarly, the Preludes gave full measure to the rhythm and pace of the East Village Opera Company's rock arrangement of the overture to Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro (CD, Decca B-000518102).
The Prelude had several attributes that I think contributed to its ability to sound lifelike. The first was dynamics. Small speakers are not normally thought of as being particularly dynamic—but then, the Prelude is no ordinary small speaker. Perhaps it's those 3.5" mid/woofers, able to move quickly but having enough available cone excursion that they can produce a lot of sound without sounding distorted. I've heard plenty of small speakers that sound fine up to a moderate volume level, but if you push them just a bit further, the sound—and sometimes the speaker—falls apart. I was careful not to play the Preludes loud enough to cause damage to them or to my ears, but I did play them louder than what I would normally find comfortable, with no audible evidence of speaker distress. Keep in mind, however, that my listening room is only 14' by 16', and that Alan Yun has not managed to rewrite the laws of physics; a larger room will require more output from the speakers to reach the same sound-pressure level.
The Preludes' second major strength was their soundstaging, and the related ability of the speakers not to be the obvious sources of the sound. The Preludes were able to throw a huge soundstage, one big enough that at times I felt it was larger than the actual recording venue—a kind of "enhanced depth" effect. In fact, I think the Preludes did lean in the direction of depth enhancement. This occasionally sounded a bit "phasey," but for most recordings, especially those recorded in a sterile studio environment, it can be considered an asset.
To check the Preludes' (and, of course, the rest of the system's) rendition of depth, I played the soundstage depth test (tracks 34–42) on Best of Chesky Jazz and More Audiophile Tests, Vol.2 (Chesky JD68), which has an acoustic clicker recorded at distances of up to 80' from the microphone, with a voice announcing the distances. At recorded distances up to 60', I could discern each increase in clicker-to-mike distance, the clicker being clearly defined in space. But, as with most speakers with which I've used this test, I couldn't distinguish 70' and 80' from 60'—all three seemed to be just generally far off in the distance. Although the Prelude's cabinet is not particularly inert (with my hand on the top of a Prelude, I could feel vibration when the speaker played music at a moderately high level), this did not seem to impair the speakers' ability to project sound in such a way that it was difficult to tell that the music was coming from the speakers themselves. The Prelude was not entirely free of box colorations, but they were audible mostly at high levels.
The Prelude's tonal balance was generally neutral, but I suspect that measurements will show a frequency response less than ruler-flat (which is not to imply that a flat frequency response is a guarantee of good sound, or that a deviation from flat frequency response necessarily indicates bad sound). Bass was satisfyingly full, with even bass drums having close to the proper weight. One audiophile visitor asked where I was hiding the subwoofer! There was some emphasis in the 50–60Hz range, but not so much as to produce the dreaded "one-note bass." In my room, the bass held out pretty well down to 40Hz, as tested with the warble tones on Test CD 3 (Stereophile STPH006-2), and there was something even at 32Hz.
Voices—whose reproduction I consider to be the hallmark of midrange accuracy—had good presence, and maintained their distinctive characteristics. The treble was extended, by no means soft or rolled-off; in fact, I was at times aware of a degree of mid-treble emphasis—an extra crispness evident mostly at high levels. Overly clinical-sounding solid-state electronics would not be a good match with this speaker; however, a brief trial with the PS Audio GCC-100 (reviewed in the January 2006 issue) produced excellent results, making me think that this is an unusually synergistic combination.
I set up the Revised Preludes in positions as close as possible to where I'd placed the Originals; the sound was similar, but with significant differences.
The Revised shared the Original's ability to produce a big sound with a dynamic ease that was hard to credit to a speaker of its size. Similarly, the Revised's bass was unusually powerful and extended for a minitower, and a bit tighter than the Original's. Like the Originals, the Revised Preludes were able to throw a big soundstage with great depth, but what I describe in "Listening, Take 1" as an "enhanced depth" effect that sounded "phasey" with some recordings was much less in evidence, with better differentiation of instrument positions within the soundstage. On the Chesky clicker depth tests, there was at least a hint of differentiation between the clicks at depths of 60', 70', and 80'.
I heard some box colorations from the Original; the Revised has thicker cabinet walls, so it would be expected to have less of a box sound, and that was generally true. Putting my hand on the cabinet when the Revised was playing loud, I could still feel some vibration, but it seemed less prominent than with the Original. (This was not what I'd call a controlled test!)
The sounds of the Revised and Original differed in two important ways. First, the new version acted as a more transparent window on the source—there was less of a "speaker sound" getting in the way. I don't know whether this was due to the new drivers, crossover, changes in cabinet construction, or some combination thereof, but the result was that the Revised sounded less like a speaker and more like the musical instruments and voices it was reproducing. The Fujitsu Ten Eclipse TD712z, which I reviewed in the January 2007 issue, remains the most sonically transparent speaker of my experience; the Silverline Prelude Revised is not at that exalted level, but is significantly closer to it than the Original.
The second welcome change was in the treble. The Original wasn't bad, but I did remark that at times I was aware of a degree of treble emphasis, an extra crispness, evident mostly at high levels. The new tweeter solved this problem, but not at the cost of producing an overly soft sound. In fact, the Revised had, if anything, a slightly more forward sound—percussion instruments with a lot of high-frequency transients sounded more prominent, though not in a harsh or fatiguing way. My recommendation not to combine the Prelude with overly clinical solid-state equipment still stands.
Asked about his approach to speaker design, Silverline's Alan Yun said he wants his speakers to sound "musical and passionate enough to convey the passion of the music to the listener." With the Prelude, I'd say he's succeeded in this aim. These mini-towers are visually unobtrusive but can produce big, nearly full-range sound, and are, indeed, capable of conveying the passion of the music. The Original Prelude was a good speaker; the Revised version is better still, in ways that are important to the listening experience. The ca-$1000 price point is a highly competitive one at which you'll find some excellent speakers, including the B&W DM603 S3, Stereophile's 2005 Budget Component of the Year ($1000/pair; reviewed by Bob Reina in the August 2005 issue), and the Monitor Audio Silver RS6 ($999/pair; raved about by Bob in March 2006). I wouldn't recommend buying any speaker without first hearing it, but if you're in the market for a speaker in this price region, or even well above, I strongly suggest putting the Silverline Prelude on your "Must Audition" list.
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Cabinet likely to clear Rs 10,000 crore FAME II scheme
The Rs 10,000 crore support will be used for subsidies on electric busses, passenger cars to be used by taxi aggregators, three-wheelers and two-wheelers, a source said.PTI | February 28, 2019, 07:50 IST
The Ministry of Finance had approved enhancement of the total outlay for the first phase of the scheme from Rs 795 crore to Rs 895 crore.
The Union Cabinet is likely to clear on Thursday a Rs 10,000-crore programme under the FAME-II scheme for promotion of electric and hybrid vehicles, according to official sources.
The much-delayed FAME-II will be for a period of three years instead of five years as envisaged earlier, and for passenger electric cars, the subsidy will be available only for taxi aggregators.
The Rs 10,000 crore support will be used for subsidies on electric busses, passenger cars to be used by taxi aggregators, three-wheelers and two-wheelers, a source said.
"Under the phase two of the scheme, 7,000 electric buses of prices up to Rs 50 lakh or 40 per cent of cost, but only on the basis of operational expenditure (opex) and not capital expenditure (capex) model, will get subsidy" the source said.
However, the amount of incentives proposed in the scheme for electric buses may further be subject to competitive bidding among original equipment manufacturers, the source said.
The FAME-II will also provide subsidy of up to Rs 50,000 for 5 lakh electric three-wheelers and 35,000 strong hybrid and electric passenger cars which are to be used by taxi aggregators.
Also read: Half the govt vehicles in Bengaluru will be electric by 2019: George
"There will not be any subsidy for electric cars for private use," the source said.
Around 10 lakh electric two-wheelers will also get subsidy under FAME-II, the source added.
"The scheme in its second phase will offer a bouquet of incentives, such as exemption from paying road tax, registration fee and parking charges for various categories of electric and strong hybrid vehicles," another source said.
The phase II of the scheme was revamped by the expenditure of the finance committee in a meeting held Monday.
The incentives will also cover setting up of charging infrastructure for EVs but no target has been set for electric vehicles (EV) sales to be achieved over the five-year period of the scheme's implementation.
Initially, in August last year an inter-ministerial panel had finalised the roadmap for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid) and Electric Vehicles (FAME) II scheme with an outlay of around Rs 5,500 crore spanning over five years and subsidy support for all types of electric vehicles.
However, later on in November the government had extended the phase-I FAME scheme till March 2019 or till a notification for the second phase.
The scheme was supposed to be implemented over a two-year period commencing April 1, 2015. It was to be followed by the rollout of the second phase. The first phase was extended four times for six months each.
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Hi, This integral seems to have a singularity.. all constants are defined.
I get a NIntegrate::slwcon warning.
with no warnings or errors. So I assume your problem depends on the values of your constants.
Can you perhaps give the values of all your constants to show where and why there is a singularity? Possibly even include a 3d plot of the function to show where and how it blows up.
Note: If you put your Mathematica input on separate lines from your text and you put four spaces in front of each of those lines then the posting software will understand that this is Mathematica input and will do less desktop publishing, won't remove the * in your message, etc.
This is what I calculate. I get: NIntegrate::slwcon: Numerical integration converging too slowly; suspect one of the following: singularity, value of the integration is 0, highly oscillatory integrand, or WorkingPrecision too small.
@Bill Nelson: your integrand is not the same as in the problem.
I was scraping this before he put his code into a code block which made his multiplication more explicit. I think I correctly saw the switch in italics inside his integrand, but I missed the italic minus signs in his limits of integration.
Calculate this integral with NIntegrate?
Thanks, but this still gives me the same warning..
I don't have this problem anymore because I realized I made a mistake in coming up for the integral for my specific application.
For certain values x,and a integral is divergent.


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PAPERLESS NCEA EXAMS COMING TO A SCHOOL NEAR YOU
NZQA is concerned about both sides of the digital divide as it allows more exams to be taken online, reports Sarah Putt. Lower decile schools, whose students have few tech resources, still prefer paper exams, but tech-savvy students find online exams more convenient
If you were to submit a hand-written proposal to your boss, or if I were to scribble this article down in pencil and post it to the editor, it's unlikely either would accept it. We have become used to neatly typed, spell-checked documents arriving in our inbox. So, why expect today's teenagers – the most connected generation ever – to sit exams with a pen and paper, rather than using an electronic device?
This is the reasoning behind the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) allowing more critical secondary school exams – NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 – to be taken online. As NZQA's deputy-chief executive for digital assessment transformation, Andrea Gray, explains: "The way students sit NCEA exams is changing from hand-written papers to sitting assessments online. This reflects the way students learn and use devices every day, and better equips them for contemporary life and work."
"Digital exams are being introduced in stages over the next few years," she says. They will be direct substitutes for the paper versions and will evolve over time in line with classroom teaching and learning, and broader assessment practice.
Since 2016, 22,405 students from 203 schools (about 40 percent of all high schools) have taken part in at least one digital exam trial. This year, NZQA will offer 14 subjects digitally, across NCEA levels 1, 2 and 3, with the range of subjects expanding in coming years. Schools don't have to take part, and students in participating schools can choose either the digital or paper option.
This year's online exams will be in various arts, language and vocational subjects where exams are text-based. Last year, NZQA trialled a Level 1 science paper that didn't count towards the student's final grade. Results were mixed. "While students preferred typing to writing and liked some of the video and animation features, NZQA recognises there is more work to be done to deliver a good exam experience where graphing, equations and formulae are required," says Gray.
When sitting paper exams, the most a student has to guard against is a blunt pencil or a pen running dry. So, how does NZQA cater for outages and other technical difficulties that could occur when an exam is sat digitally?
"Technical problems could relate to a power or network outage, or a student's device failing during an exam. Whatever the reason, students will not be disadvantaged, and schools can apply for a derived or emergency grade," says Gray.
"Exam-centre managers are experienced in managing issues that may occur during an exam. If an outage is minor, students may get extra time to complete their digital exam. If an outage is major, students may need to continue their exam using paper.
"All the digital exams in 2019 will be electronic copies of the paper ones. The same resources and questions will be presented to students completing either the paper or electronic exams. Students need to demonstrate the same knowledge and skills whether they complete a paper or digital exam.
As in previous years, in 2019, all students entered for a digital exam will have a personalised paper available as a back-up."
In the trials, about 10 percent of students who started their exam digitally switched to paper during the exam. Gray says many schools separate the digital and paper exam candidates to reduce any disturbance from those taking the exam digitally.
There appears to be little difference in results between those opting for the digital or paper version of an exam. "There is no conclusive evidence of a difference between the two formats of the assessment," says Gray.
Apparently, having access to digital tools such as spell-checker during an exam doesn't help. "Students undertaking exams are not assessed for their spelling, whether their answers are written on paper or on a PC. Students still need to determine the correct spelling from options offered by the spell-check function," she says.
"Spell-check can be helpful for some students with specific learning difficulties who might otherwise need to apply for a special assessment condition."
As for cheating, the digital exams are set up so students can't access the internet or other information. "Text can't be copied from outside the exam browser window. If a student navigates outside their exam window, they, and their supervisor, will receive a warning. They will be locked out of the exam if they continue," says Gray.
Security has been a key component in designing the system supporting digital exams. Gray says the platform provider has "international experience in delivering highly secure systems."
DIGITAL DIVIDE A BIG ISSUE
The "digital divide" issue, with some students not having access to electronic devices outside of school and so perhaps not being confident undertaking online assessment, is likely to become more pressing as digital exams become more common. A breakdown of the schools that have taken part in the trials since 2016 show the majority of those participating are decile 4-7, with far fewer decile 1-3 schools taking part.
"Access to digital technology does vary across communities in New Zealand. We know that almost all schools have some teaching, learning and internal assessment that is happening online," says Gray.
"School boards of trustees decide what devices their schools use; when and how they use them, and who owns them. Some schools buy class sets of devices; others run bring-your-own-device programmes, and others work with local trusts to establish affordable lease-to-buy arrangements.
"We recognise some students will be at different stages in their digital learning, so will continue to offer paper-based exams as schools transition to digital education."
Offering a dual system (paper and digital) costs more, but this will change as digital exams become more common. "While cost-effectiveness is critical, reducing the cost of running the current exam processes is not a driver – assessment needs to reflect the way schools teach and students learn, and this is increasingly digital," says Gray.
This cautious approach has found favour with the Post Primary Teachers Association, which represents secondary school teachers. President Jack Boyle says it supports NZQA's digital programme.
"NZQA recognises that where learning is not happening in a digital environment, students would be disadvantaged by digital exams. However, equally, where students are learning in a digital environment then they are likely to be disadvantaged by having to sit a paper-based exam," he says.
"Many schools have participated in the trials and it has given them a chance to see how the process could work. However, concerns have been raised where a school doesn't have the infrastructure or technology to support a digital learning environment, particularly when there is the extra pressure of high-stakes assessment."
New Zealand is not alone in offering digital exams. NZQA says Australia, Israel, Finland, Chile and Sweden are all exploring online exam options. Although, Gray says, each country has a differing approach.
As for the day when all exams are online, and pens, calculators, spare batteries, pencils, erasers and sharpeners are finally banished from the exam room, Gray couldn't say.
"There is no specific time-frame for removing NCEA paper-based assessment. Schools are at different stages in their approach to digital teaching and learning, and digital assessment needs to be in sync with that."


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Badger Trust
The numerous issues that arose post Brexit in the trade in animals and animal-derived products between the EU and the UK must pave the way to launch EU-UK talks to set up a "Common Veterinary Area" between the EU and Northern Ireland on one side, and Great Britain on the other - something Eurogroup for Animals has been calling for years.
Issues on post-Brexit custom rules should be eased by a Common Veterinary Area
Pets being moved for commercial purposes and pets rehomed by charities are subjected to different rules than pets travelling with their family just for holidays.
From January 1st we expect delays en route to and at ports, so we advise to pause these types of pet movements for the short to medium term. Read more to understand why.
What are the new rules applying to the commercial movement and rehoming of pets after Brexit?
Due to Brexit there are important new rules applying for pets travelling with us. Check with your vet before traveling!
Brexit and pets
As the House of Lords is currently scrutinising the agriculture bill, the UK parliament is faced with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect the UK's farm animal welfare standards. Failure to act now could result in a catastrophic weakening of the hard-won protections for millions of animals in the UK, says RSPCA.
RSPCA calls on UK Parliament to safeguard the UK's animal welfare standards post-Brexit
Breaking news: the Labour Party supports the complaint to the Bern Convention against the ongoing UK culling policy we submitted with the Badger Trust and the Born Free Foundation.
Why the UK Government's badger cull infringes the Bern Convention
The pandemic has exposed tensions over food security that are now playing out in the UK-EU trade talks.
Coronavirus: UK farmers face brutal test ahead of Brexit
The mandate approved by EU Member States for the coming negotiations with the UK leaves space for animal welfare to be considered as part of the requirements around a level playing field.
A win on the final EU mandate for EU-UK negotiations
EU negotiator signals future relationship negotiations are on course for acrimonious start
Barnier pours scorn on Johnson's spokesman ahead of trade talks
Last Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted its resolution commenting on the EU's mandate for the coming EU-UK trade negotiations, reminding the Commission of the importance of ensuring a level playing field when it comes to animal welfare standards.
Brexit: EP says no full access for Great Britain if animal welfare is not protected
We're campaigning to ensure animal welfare isn't compromised when we leave the EU, and that our standards are protected. Leaving the EU presents us with some opportunities to improve animal welfare.
Interactive experience about Brexit and Animals
No deal 'cannot be allowed to happen', Minette Batters says
No-deal Brexit could cause mass slaughter of UK lambs as end of European trade spells 'disaster' for farmers
Pet passports are at huge risk from the current UK Brexit chaos, with a significant warning for animal owners issued today.
Pet passport warning amid Brexit chaos as huge delays forecast in no-deal scenario


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President Donald Trump arriving at the Rose Garden, May 22, 2019, in Washington. AP/Evan Vucci
The Constitution dictates that impeachment must not be partisan
Peter Brandon Bayer, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Politics have pervaded the debate about whether Congress should impeach President Trump. One legal scholar says that whether to impeach – or not – should not be viewed as a political question.
Pages from Robert Mueller's final report on the special counsel investigation into Donald Trump, which show heavy redaction by the Department of Justice. AP Photo/Jon Elswick
Did Trump obstruct justice? 5 questions Congress must answer
David Orentlicher, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mueller's report describes more than a dozen times Trump may have broken the law. Here's how Congress will decide whether the president obstructed justice during federal probes into his presidency.
Attorney General William Barr at an April 18 press conference about the public release of the special counsel's report on Donald Trump. AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
What happens next with the Mueller report? 3 essential reads
Catesby Holmes, The Conversation
The full report on the special counsel's Trump investigation has now been made public. As people, Congress and prosecutors nationwide dig into Mueller's findings, here are three key issues to watch.
What you need to know about the Mueller report: 4 essential reads
As the special counsel's investigation of Trump turns into a partisan battle in Congress, here are four key issues to follow.
President Donald Trump declaring a national emergency to build a wall. AP/Evan Vucci
Trump vs. Congress: The emergency declaration should not be resolved in court
William E. Nelson, New York University
The constitutional conflict between Congress and President Trump over his emergency declaration has potential to undermine centuries of checks and balances between the two branches of government.
Presidents have traditionally given Oval Office addresses during only the gravest of crises. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Trump calls border a 'crisis of the soul': 3 scholars react to his Oval Office address
Enrique Armijo, Elon University; Michael Blake, University of Washington, and Sylvia Taschka, Wayne State University
We asked experts on ethics, constitutional law and European political history to analyze Trump's Oval Office address. Here's what they heard in his speech about 'crisis' at the US-Mexico border.
President Jimmy Carter extended the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment in 1978. Reuters
In 2019, women's rights are still not explicitly recognized in US Constitution
Deana Rohlinger, Florida State University
In the #MeToo era and with more women entering Congress, activists are hopeful another state could ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. But is it too late?
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to sign on to the federal government's school funding reform unless they increase their share of funding to 25%. Kelly Barnes/AAP
What the Victorian government's decision not to sign on to the Gonski reforms means for schools in the new year
Anna Olijnyk, University of Adelaide
Victorian schools could potentially be without federal funding after 31 December if the state government refuses to sign up to the Gonski 2.0 funding reforms.
Time is ticking to get a Brexit deal through parliament. vasara/Shutterstock
What happens if parliament rejects a Brexit deal?
Michael Gordon, University of Liverpool
If the UK does secure a deal with the EU, it's not clear that parliament would back it. Here are some scenarios for what could happen next.
Beyond a physical inspection, what constitutes a search? AP Photo/Jessica Hill
Supreme Court struggles to define 'searches' as technology changes
Behzad Mirhashem, University of New Hampshire
A recent US Supreme Court ruling marks a new milestone in the debate over police power and privacy in the digital age.
The Second Amendment used to be absent from constitutional law classes. No more. Shutterstock
The Second Amendment comes first in teaching constitutional law
Anthony Johnstone, The University of Montana
The Second Amendment was barely taught in constitutional law classes two decades ago. That changed after a 2008 Supreme Court ruling that ensured a federal right to keep and bear arms.
Gabonese President, Ali Bongo Ondimba, wants to be president for life. Thorston Wagner/EPA
Why there may be a silver lining to Ali Bongo's power grab in Gabon
David E Kiwuwa, University of Nottingham
Gabon's Ali Bongo Ondimba has watched over constitutional changes that have given him far reaching powers.
Jacob Zuma announces his decision to step down. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko
Zuma era lessons: how democracies can be held hostage by party machinations
Vishnu Padayachee, University of the Witwatersrand; Jannie Rossouw, University of the Witwatersrand, and Mashupye Herbert Maserumule, Tshwane University of Technology
There are several steps South Africa's governing party must take to strengthen democracy now that Jacob Zuma has resigned.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks to reporters in Toronto on Sept. 10, 2018. He's vowing to invoke the seldom used notwithstanding clause in his fight to slash the size of Toronto city council. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov.
The history of the notwithstanding clause
Ken Norman, University of Saskatchewan
The notwithstanding clause in Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms has seldom been used. But it's not totally gathering dust, and now Ontario Premier Doug Ford is threatening to wield it.
A proposed model for an Australian republic encourages active citizenship while preserving the non-partisan, ceremonial role of the head of state. AAP/Lukas Coch
A model for an Australian republic that can unite republicans and win a referendum
Benjamin T. Jones, Australian National University
This model for an Australian republic aims to ensure the process of a choosing a head of state is democratic, but also that the dignity of the office is maintained.
Crikey reminds Australia's media it can be a little narrow minded. Crikey.com.au
Journalists, there's more than one expert in town, and here they are
Charis Palmer, The Conversation
Journalists are often under deadline pressure, which is why, says Crikey's Emily Watkins, they return again and again to the same experts. Those who give good quotes are often also pretty good at making…
Questions have been raised over why Adani is in line for public money. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Australia's $1 billion loan to Adani is ripe for a High Court challenge
Brendan Gogarty, University of Tasmania
The proposed loan of Commonwealth money to Adani is on shaky constitutional ground, potentially paving the way for High Court challenge which could change the dynamics of federal-state funding.
Migration legislation does not require judicial authorisation for a person to be deprived of their freedom. AAP/Dean Lewins
Australia doesn't have a constitutional right protecting freedom of the person – it needs one
Bede Harris, Charles Sturt University
In a free society, it ought never to be lawful for a government to detain people by executive order alone.
Labor will argue David Gillespie ineligible to be an MP based on Section 44(v) of the Constitution. AAP/Mick Tsikas
Explainer: is a High Court challenge about to bring down the Turnbull government?
Lorraine Finlay, Murdoch University
Given the Turnbull government only has a one-seat majority in the lower house, the immediate stakes of the challenge to David Gillespie's eligibility are as high as they could possibly be.
South Africa's Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng making a ruling on secret ballots in Parliament at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg. Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters
There are dangers behind giving South African MPs the right to a secret ballot
Marius Pieterse, University of the Witwatersrand
A motion of no confidence - secret or open - in South Africa's president will be destabilising. There's value in ensuring that such a hefty decision is made openly and with courage of conviction.
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Welcome to a virtual highway that will take you to Camín Real de la Mesa, a place where History appears with every step you take.
The name Camín Real de la Mesa (The Mesa King's Highway) defines us through our location and is the common element linking the ten municipalities that make up this County (Belmonte, Candamo, Grado, Las Regueras, Proaza, Quirós, Santo Adriano, Somiedo, Teverga and Yernes y Tameza). The Road with which the county shares its name has its origin, in actual fact, in pre-Roman times. The route would later function as an extension to the sea of the Vía de la Plata commercial route from Asturica Augusta (modern-day Astorga in the Province of León) and is one of the most emblematic of the old ways that cross the Cantabrian Mountains, along with the other great route of our county, the Camín Real del Puertu Ventana (or the Route of Relics of the Holy Chamber of Oviedo Cathedral), alongside which it forms a network of historical routes more than 178km long.
A population of 24,000 spread over an essentially rural territory covering a surface of 1,367km2, we are united in the aim "to jointly promote and encourage the endogenous resources of our territory and social cooperation, in order to achieve a type of economic, social and local development that is county-wide, comprehensive and sustainable." In other words, this is our fundamental goal, as expressed in a joint declaration on the 19th of July 2002.
In this space you will find all the essential trails, which you should follow with an open mind and your feet on the ground. Through them you will make great historical discoveries; you just need to read the landscape to find them, as they have been around for thousands of years.


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Red Lion Inn
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 6 miles High Street Exbourne EX20 3RY
At this popular pub that exudes authentic, traditional charm, all visitors are heartily received. Food is served all day and menus are displayed on blackboards which change often to reflect the produce available in the region. Not sure what to order? Why not plump for the local steaks, enjoy the belly pork with local Sam's cider and...
Fingle Bridge Inn
Traditional 6.1 miles Drewsteignton EX6 6PW
Nestled in the Fingle Gorge, right on the banks of the River Teign, the Fingle Bridge Inn is a charming traditional pub and restaurant. This family-owned venue boasts a homely atmosphere, with a roaring fire in winter and outside terraces to enjoy when the sun shines. With its stunning location, it encourages fishermen, cyclists, ...
Traditional 6.6 miles A3072 Bow EX17 6EN
Since taking over The White Hart, owner Andrew Benstead has given this 16th-century pub a new lease of life. You're guaranteed an enthusiastic welcome from the friendly staff who stop at nothing to make you feel welcome. Inside is a traditional cobbled floor, low ceiling and a huge fireplace, while outside you'll find a beauti...
Prewley Moor Arms
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 6.6 miles Sourton Down Okehampton EX20 4HT
A roaring fire greeted us when we walked into the Prewley Moor Arms, and the service was equally warm and friendly. The food was hearty too, with portions generous enough to satisfy the walkers and cyclists who come in off the popular Granite Way. The Prewley Moor Arms is a very family-friendly pub, with a fully equipped play area in...
Bovey Castle
Fine Dining 7.5 miles North Bovey TQ13 8RE
Surrounded by 275 acres of Dartmoor National Park, and serving beautiful fare is Bovey Castle. This five-red-star stately country house is a magnet for those looking for luxury, and the dazzling three-AA-rosette-awarded Great Western Restaurant is just the place to find it. Executive head chef Mark Budd respects the fresh, local p...
The Old Thatch Inn
Gastropub, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 7.5 miles Cheriton Bishop Dartmoor EX6 6JH
Just half a mile off the A30, The Old Thatch Inn is a beautiful grade-II-listed building in the village of Cheriton Bishop, close to the north-eastern borders of Dartmoor National Park. A haven for lovers of good food, wine and real ales, the pub has become well known in the area for its beautifully prepared, modern British cuisine, ...
The Waie Inn
Bar-Restaurant 7.7 miles Zeal Monachorum EX17 6DF
The Waie Inn ticks every box. Ask the locals and they'll tell you it's the go-to place for all manner of occasions – whether that's taking the kids to the pool during the holidays, attending a country wedding, staying the night or dining in the restaurant. It's worth delving into the countryside and hunting down this ven...
Paschoe House
Fine Dining 7.7 miles Bow EX17 6JT
This splendid 19th-century manor house is hidden in the glorious Devon countryside, on the outskirts of Exeter. This luxury retreat also has a beautiful marquee which can be booked for wedding receptions. Guests simply hoping to dine can enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or supper; those lucky enough to stay can relax in one o...
Modern European, British 7.8 miles 7 George Street Moretonhampstead TQ13 8PG
In the heart of the moorland town of Moretonhampstead is The Horse - a relaxed, foodie pub and restaurant with an Italian twist. The owners have built up a loyal following for their genuine Italian pizzas (thin, crispy and great value) and regularly changing menu of excellent dishes. While traditionalists can tuck into fish and chip...
Traditional 7.9 miles The Square Moretonhampstead Dartmoor National Park TQ13 8NQ
Dating back to 1639, this Grade II listed building was once a posting house, but now functions as a charming traditional hotel and restaurant. Set in the town of Moretonhampstead, within the bounds of Dartmoor National Park, The White Hart Hotel is the ideal base for hikers, sightseers and dog owners. Soft, muted colours and ...
The Warren House Inn
Traditional, Pubs and Bars with Restaurants 7.9 miles PL20 6TA
Legend has it that the fire has been burning here since the inn was rebuilt in 1845, so a warm welcome really is guaranteed to those visiting The Warren House Inn. Add to that original oak beams and stunning Dartmoor views and you've got a cosy traditional pub in the heart of the National Park. Aptly, the pub offers own-recipe warre...
Ring of Bells Inn
Modern British 8.1 miles North Bovey TQ13 8RB
The Ring of Bells Inn at North Bovey is an early thatched Dartmoor inn, packed with period features including a 15th-Century arched door frame, heavy oak doors, low ceilings and beams and a grandfather clock built into the wall. The inn comprises a series of cosy rooms heated by open fires, which in the evenings are aglow with candl...
Bearslake Inn
Traditional 8.2 miles Lake Sourton EX20 4HQ
An imposing 13th-century farmhouse set on the edge of Dartmoor, Bearslake Inn has evolved into a charming pub, home to several cosy dining rooms – complete with wood-burning fires – and a spacious garden.
Now owned by Julian and Lisa, this dedicated duo have established a warm and welcoming atmosphere that keeps guests ...


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S-line report are on the web , all other line are coming soon so call us for any need.
Applying the harmonized standards : EN 55022 (2010) +AC (2011); EN 55024 (2010).
We have also applied the voluntary essential requirements of the European Directive 2006/95/EC with the harmonized standard EN 60950-1 (2006) +A11 (2009) +A1 (2010) +A12 (2011) + AC (2011).


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Q: Convergence of Cesaro sum of Fourier series at lebesgue points. Let $f : \mathbb R \to \mathbb C$ be a $ 1 $ periodic function ; the $f$ is determined by its values on $[0,1]$  . Let
$$
\sigma_N(f)(x):=\dfrac 1{N+1}\sum_{k=0}^NS_k(f)(x) , \quad\forall x \in [0,1] , \quad\forall N \in \mathbb N,
$$
where $ S_n(f)(x):=\sum_{k=-n}^n \widehat f (k) e^{2\pi ikx} , \forall x \in [0,1] , \forall n \in \mathbb N $, where
$$
 \widehat f (k):=\int_{0}^1 f(t)e^{-2\pi ikt}dt , \forall k \in \mathbb Z
$$
Simplifying we can also see that
$$
\sigma_N(f)=\int_{-1/2}^{1/2}f(x-t)F_N(t)dt,
$$
where
$$ F_N(x):=\dfrac 1{N+1}\dfrac {\sin^2 (\pi(N+1)x)}{\sin^2(\pi x)} ,\quad \forall x \in [0,1] ,\quad\forall N \in \mathbb N.
$$
I want to show that if $ x_0 $ is the lebesgue point of $ f $, then $ \sigma_Nf(x_0)\to f(x_0) $ when $ N\to\infty $. I have already known that if $ f $ is continuous at the point $ x_0 $, then $ \sigma_Nf(x_0)\to f(x_0) $ when $ N\to\infty $. However I cannot show the this for such case. Can you give me some hints?

A: Hint: Since $\int F_N=1$ you have $$f(x_0)-\int f(x_0-t)F_N(t)
=\int(f(x_0)-f(x_0-t))F_N(t)\,dt,$$hence$$\left| f(x_0)-\int f(x_0-t)F_N(t)\right|
\le\int|f(x_0)-f(x_0-t)|F_N(t)\,dt.$$
One way to connect this with the fact that $x_0$ is a Lebesgue point would be to integrate by parts. Or show that $F_N$ is dominated by a linear combination of characteristic functions of intervals cenetered at the origin...

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Lettrice all'Università di Magonza, Türeci è co-fondatrice, assieme al marito, Uğur Şahin, dell'azienda farmaceutica BioNTech, di cui dirige la divisione di ricerca medica.  E'presidentessa della Association for Cancer Immunotherapy (CIMT), la più grande associazione europea per l'immunoterapia contro il cancro.

Biografia
Figlia di un chirurgo turco che si era trasferito da Istanbul a Lostrup, nel circondario di Cloppenburg, Germania, per lavorare nell'ospedale cattolico St. Elisabeth-Stift, Türeci ha seguito le orme del padre dedicandosi agli studi di medicina e ottenendo un dottorato presso Università del Saarland, a Homburg.
Durante il suo ultimo anno di studi all'Università del Saarland, Türeci ha incontrato il suo futuro marito Uğur Şahin, che lavorava nell'ospedale universitario. La coppia si è sposata nel 2002 e ha avuto una figlia nel 2006.

Carriera

Nel 2000 è entrata a far parte dello staff dell'Università Johannes Gutenberg di Magonza come Privatdozentin, titolo assimiliabile a quello di cultore della materia, occupandosi dello sviluppo di immunterapie volte a combattere il cancro. Dopo aver notato, secondo le sue dichiarazioni, che "la scienza non sempre arriva al letto del paziente", per rendere più rapidamente disponibili le forme di terapia più innovative, decise di fondare assieme al marito la Ganymed Pharmaceuticals, un'azienda volta a sviluppare immunoterapie contro il cancro. La Ganymed Pharmaceuticals, che ha prodotto l'anticorpo monoclonale zolbetuximab, attualmente in sperimentazione nella terapia del Carcinoma gastrico, nel 2016 è stata acquistata dalla Astellas Pharma per 1,3 miliardi di euro, rendendo i coniugi Şahin una delle coppie più ricche di Germania.

Nel 2008, Türeci è stata uno dei fondatori della società biotecnologica BioNTech, con sede a Magonza, una società poi quotata al NASDAQ e che ha raggiunto un valore di miliardi di euro, di cui da allora è membro del consiglio di amministrazione, nonché responsabile della ricerca e dello sviluppo clinico. A partire dal gennaio del 2020, BioNTech si è impegnata nella ricerca di un vaccino contro la malattia polmonare COVID-19, sotto la direzione della stessa Türeci e del marito Uğur Şahin, amministratore dellegato della società. Il 9 novembre 2020, la BioNTech e la statunitense Pfizer, società con cui, a partire dall'agosto 2018 la BioNTech aveva intrapreso un programma di ricerca e sviluppo volto allo sviluppo di vaccini anti-influenzali a RNA, hanno annunciato che il vaccino per il COVID-19 prodotto da BioNTech aveva mostrato un'efficacia del 90% nella fase 3 della sperimentazione, facendo salire la dottoressa Türeci e il marito agli onori delle cronache.

Türeci ha anche incarichi istituzionali, essendo presidente della principale rete di ricerca tedesca per interventi personalizzati di immunoterapia (Cluster für Individualisierte ImmunIntervention, Ci3) del Ministero federale dell'istruzione e della ricerca tedesco.

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 Premio Internazionale della Catalogna 2020

 Women of Europe Awards 2021, categoria "Woman in Business", conferito il 1º dicembre 2021 dal Movimento Europeo Internazionale.

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About: Roberta received her Master's Degree in Development Psychology after a brief career in nursing. She is an experienced Pyschotherapist and Board Certified Coach. For several years she worked as a clinician, supervisor and administrator in the mental health field. She has run a successful private practice in Wellesley, Massachusetts for over 40 years. She is a former president of The National Speaker's Association-New England and speaks professionally on topics related to midlife and beyond. She started the Boston Chapter of The Transition Network (TTN), a national organization for women 50 and over. She is co-author of The Couple's Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Conversations for Creating an Amazing New Life Together.
Specialties: Roberta is motivated and inspired by helping her clients move forward in their lives. Her passion is helping divorced and widowed women in the second half of life move forward with resilience, vitality and a positive sense of self. She helps her clients overcome obstacles and navigate challenging transitions that keep them from living their best lives. She facilitates seminars and workshops related to retirement transition, being alone in the second half of life and moving forward after loss.
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Insight | RIGHT HERE. RIGHT NOW.
When I was 25, I made it. I had a dream job working on an international fashion magazine. One day, my colleague – my friend – turned to me and laughed.
'God, Jode,' she said. 'I can still remember when we got your job application and said "We have GOT to meet the girl who lives in Rooty Hill."'
I know she didn't mean to be unkind; that it was said in a 'Look at you now!' kind of way. But nearly 20 years later, I can still feel the heat of humiliation.
I was born in Auburn Hospital, and went home to Cabramatta. We moved to Rooty Hill when I was 3, and I went to Rooty Hill Primary School, Rooty Hill High and St Marys Senior High. I'm a graduate of what used to be known as the University of Western Sydney.
I was 9 when Anita Cobby was murdered. Had just started high school when Janine Balding was killed in Minchinbury. I graduated from university the same year the "Class We Failed" finished high school.
I thought about this last Thursday as I wandered through the streets of Blacktown experiencing RIGHT HERE. RIGHT NOW. I reminisced with my group about Patrick Mall. I remembered how my mum bought my first Cabbage Patch Doll from Uncle Pete's Toys, now a Karate School, behind Bow's Restaurant. All as we fanned our faces and wiped the sweat from the searing Blacktown heat.
I hated Rooty Hill High School. I couldn't wait to leave. But as I watched Team Trampoline bounce on mats woven by students from my old high school, I could almost feel that chip finally fall off my shoulder on to the floor of the mall.
The marketer in me wants to sell RIGHT HERE. RIGHT NOW. to those girls from the Eastern suburbs, the Inner West hipsters. Wants them to experience the 'real' Blacktown. See what people from Rooty Hill are 'really' like.
This time next year, this Blacktown will be gone. Knocked down and rebuilt, all shiny and new. A new version of Blacktown. A middle finger to the vestiges of our own cultural cringe.
The truth is, RIGHT HERE. RIGHT NOW. is for us. The people who love Blacktown and the people who loathe her.
The ones that left.
And the ones that stayed.
This is your last chance to see her.
Right here. Right now.
By Jodie Polutele
Thursday 1, Friday 2, and Saturday 3 November
Thursday 8, Friday 9, and Saturday 10 November
Thursday 15, Friday 16, and Saturday 17 November
From 6pm each night*
*Feminist Killjoys Reading Group Open Sessions to be held each Saturday from 4pm. Free with registration at time of booking.
Main Street, Blacktown.
Full price: $59 including dinner.
Family price: $139 for two adults and two children aged 12-17 including dinner.
To book tickets, please visit
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package org.ujorm.swing;

import java.util.Iterator;
import org.ujorm.Ujo;
import org.ujorm.Key;
import org.ujorm.core.UjoActionImpl;
import org.ujorm.core.UjoCoder;
import org.ujorm.core.UjoManager;
import org.ujorm.UjoAction;

/**
 * An implementation of TableModel for a Single Ujo object.
 *
 * @author Pavel Ponec
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public class SingleUjoTabModel extends UjoTableModel<UjoKeyRow> implements Iterable<UjoKeyRow> {

    /** Property row */
    public static final UjoKeyRow ROWS = null;

    /**
     * Creates a new instance of SingleUjoTabModel
     */
    public SingleUjoTabModel(Ujo content) {
        this(content, UjoManager.getInstance().readKeys(UjoKeyRow.class).toArray() );
    }

    /**
     * Creates a new instance of SingleUjoTabModel
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    public SingleUjoTabModel(Ujo content, Key ... columns) {
        super(columns);
        rows = UjoManager.getInstance().createKeyRowList(content, new UjoActionImpl(UjoAction.ACTION_TABLE_SHOW, this));
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        : (column==ROWS.P_DEFAULT)
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        return UjoManager.getInstance().getCoder();
    }

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    @Override
    public Iterator<UjoKeyRow> iterator() {
        return rows.iterator();
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}

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When a married couple separates with the intent to divorce, the spouses often wonder how to divide their property. If they can communicate without violence or undue anger, it is best for spouses to begin making those decisions as soon as they plan to separate.
Nearly everything that either spouse owns, separately or jointly, is subject to division. That includes property brought into the marriage and property acquired during the marriage. It includes financial accounts, stocks, and other investments. Superannuation is also divided.
Start by making a list of all property that needs to be divided. Talk to each other about the things that are important to each of you. If one person is moving out, that person might need to take some furniture and kitchen utensils right away. If you have two cars, decide whether you each keep one.
How certain assets should be divided is sometimes obvious. You will each keep your own clothes. Something of sentimental value to one spouse might be seen as worthless to the other. Make the easy decisions first.
If you cannot come to a full agreement, enlist the help of a family dispute resolution specialist. Often known as mediators, dispute resolution practitioners serve as neutral referees who help spouses understand how a court would probably divide their property. With guidance from a mediator, you may be able to save time and money by resolving your property disputes yourself without involving a court.
The easiest way is to come to an agreement with your spouse. Your latest bank statement will show you the balance of deposit accounts. Shares of stocks and mutual funds can be valued by multiplying current share prices by the number of shares. Online resources will help you assign values to vehicles. Real estate agents will estimate the value of a house you are planning to sell. If you cannot agree about the value of a significant item of property, you may need to hire a property valuer to assess its value. You may need to get professional advice to value your superannuation or a business.
In a short marriage where each spouse primarily keeps property that was brought into the marriage, you may not need to formalise your agreement. When you are dealing with larger amounts of property, including property you acquired together, or when your agreement depends on some future action (such as the sale of a home), you will probably want to put your agreement in writing and make it enforceable.
To make a written agreement binding, you each need to obtain the advice of a separate lawyer. The lawyer will explain what else you need to do to create a binding financial agreement.
You can also attach your written agreement to an application for a consent order. If the judge agrees, the consent order will make your agreement just as binding as if the court had made the property settlement after a contested hearing. Since judges have discretion to reject applications for consent orders if they think the agreement is unfair, you should obtain legal advice before deciding whether a consent order or a binding financial agreement is better in your case.
If you cannot reach an agreement about your property, you can apply to the court for a property order within 12 months after your divorce is granted. If you wait longer than 12 months, the court can refuse to hear your request for a property order.


Good morning Computech community, this is Dr. Scherrer with a weekly update to share some of the important events and happenings going on around campus!
In observation of MLK Jr., there is no school tomorrow. The rest of the week we will follow our Gold schedule on T, a rally schedule on W, and our White schedule on Th and F…therefore, there is NO late start this week Friday.
After School Program (ASES), administration, and campus safety have been meeting about areas that came up earlier in the year in order to streamline processes to continue to work towards keeping our students safe and accounted for.
Starting this week ALL students (not just ASES students) who want to watch an on-campus sporting event (NOT at EHS), will be required to get a pass from the after school program directly after school. This pass is numbered so that the student can be tracked while on campus whether they are in the ASES program or not. When the CA sweeps the events from 3:40pm to 3:45pm, passes will be given to the staff member on duty (since duty ends at 4:00pm), and can EITHER get on the bus or head to the ASES after school program. If a student is with a parent at the event, they are "released" to the parent at that time, as well. Aside from students with their parents, we have no student observers after 3:45pm. Questions can be directed to our VP Ms. Munoz, or our after school coordinator Ms. Swift as we work to ensure we always know where our students are while on campus.
In honor of MLK day AND the 2nd Annual National Day of Racial Healing (see here), we will be providing a creative outlet during lunch on Tuesday for students to share their messages of racial healing. Instead of board games in the hallway outside the admin offices, we will provide large poster paper and a variety of artistic mediums (markers, crayons, etc) for students to use towards their messaging.
We hope to post these and inspire messages of peace, love, and healing for this week!


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What is a domain name, and why do I need one?
The first step to getting a website online is to acquire your domain name. A domain name is used by the Domain Name System (DNS) to point the correct web traffic to the correct place. With many domain names available at 101domain, you have the opportunity to get a domain name as unique and memorable as you are. Explore below to find all of the many options available to you.
ccTLD country code Top Level Domain
What is a ccTLD? ccTLDs are domain names unique to each country. ccTLDs are a great way to show your national pride, or to reach an elusive international market with your message.
Some ccTLD's include
.us (United States) 10.49 USD
.cn (China) 31.49 USD
.ca (Canada) 16.99 USD
.in (India) 13.99 USD
.mx (Mexico) 47.49 USD
.de (Germany) 8.49 USD
gTLD generic Top Level Domain
What is a gTLD? gTLDs are "generic" domain names which include both the "classic" domain names we have all come to know (such as .com and .info) but also new domain names which were recently created to open up more options (such as .club and .law) as internet usage continues to climb!
Some gTLDs include
.com 11.79 USD
.net 13.99 USD
.info 3.99 USD
.org 9.99 USD
.design 47.49 USD
.xyz 13.99 USD
IDN Internationalized Domain Name
What is an IDN? IDNs are a new type of domain name that are able to be typed and read in non-Latin script. A large portion of the world communicates using non-Latin languages, and IDNs were created to serve the significant portion of the world those languages represent.
Some IDN's include
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.みんな (Japanese for Everyone) 13.99 USD
.москва (Russian for Moscow) 12.99 USD
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.شبكة (Arabic for Web) 16.99 USD
.닷넷 (Korean for Net) 14.99 USD


Curacao kommt mit blauem und gelben Filz, blauem Rindsnappa-Leder, gefädelt mit gelbem Satinband und einer handgefertigten Quaste aus Nerz und Leder. Die Handtasche kann selbstverständlich auch als Dirndltasche oder Trachtentasche benutzt werden.
Our Special Edition is strictly limited to 100 bags. Curacao comes with blue and yellow felt, topped with blue cowhide and flossed with a yellow satin ribbon and a handmade tassel of yellow mink and leather. The bag measures in maximum lengths (top, longest trapezial piece) 36 cm. The bottom is about 28 cm long. Height (without handle) is 22 cm, and depths measures 12 cm. To wear it over your shoulder, please have a look at our handle-extensions in our accessories.