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Lazada PH's 3-Day Sale on Its 3rd Birthday
Lazada Philippines will celebrate its 3rd anniversary. In connection to this, they will be having a huge 3-day Sale on March 24-26.
MANILA PHILIPPINES, 18 March 2015 – Lazada Philippines, a part of Lazada Group which operates Southeast Asia's number one online shopping and selling destination, is celebrating its third anniversary this month with three days of sales from 24 to 26 March.
Lazada Group has seen rapid growth since its launch in March 2012. The company now has over 4,000 employees across the region and has raised approximately EUR 520 million in funding from leading sector specialists and investors including Temasek, Tesco, JP Morgan, Kinnevik and Rocket Internet, among others.
In December 2014, Lazada Group's GMV exceeded US$70 million, supported by the success of the month-long Online Revolution campaign which kicks off annually on 11 November. Its sites and mobile applications saw over 40 million unique visitors during the month of December. This performance is testament to the company's focus on delivering an effortless, secure and reliable one-stop shopping experience for its customers.
Lazada Group's growth is also a result of its rapid assortment expansion driven by its unique position to provide brands and merchants simple, fast and direct access to approximately 550 million consumers in six countries through one retail channel. The number of sellers on the marketplace platform, which now accounts for approximately 75% of overall sales, crossed 10,000 in December 2014.
Addressing the logistical challenges in the region, Lazada Group is investing heavily to develop its infrastructure. The company now has eight warehouses and a dedicated Lazada Express last mile delivery fleet with 50 hubs covering 80 cities. In addition, Lazada Group has partnered with 60 express transport and courier companies across the region to provide customers with quick and reliable delivery.
"We are delighted to be celebrating our third year of rapid growth this month. Looking ahead, Lazada will continue to focus on increasing its assortment range, expand our logistics infrastructure and payment solutions to further enhance the effortless shopping experience for our customers," says Inanc Balci, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lazada Philippines.
Lazada.com.ph has been growing in line with the group and received 18 million visits in December 2014. By continuing to focus on developing the marketplace platform to support brands and merchants, the company reached more than 1,600 sellers by the end February 2015, who were supported by 1500 employees.
Following the success of the Online Revolution campaign last 2014 and the Mobile Power Sale last February 2015, consumers can expect more from the upcoming birthday sales from 24 to 26 March. Simply log on to www.lazada.com.ph and on the Lazada Mobile App to get a chance to be part of the biggest birthday extravaganza from Lazada.com.ph.
Are you curious of what to expect during the 3-Day Birthday Shopping Extravaganza? Here are some hints:
3 Days of Flash Deals on exciting products from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM;
Announcement of Discount Vouchers for the Night Shoppers (12:01 AM – 7:59 PM);
Best-selling Items marked at its best prices;
Fun contests and games on the Lazada PH Facebook Fanpage;
Hot discounts and bundles available on the Lazada Mobile App
Inanc Balci added, "We thank our customers for their support and hope they will enjoy the birthday sale promotions as part of Lazada's anniversary celebration."
About Lazada Group
Lazada Group operates Southeast Asia's number one online shopping and selling destination, with operations in Indonesia (www.lazada.co.id), Malaysia (www.lazada.com.my), Philippines(www.lazada.com.ph), Singapore (www.lazada.sg), Thailand (www.lazada.co.th) and Vietnam (www.lazada.vn).
Operationally launched in March 2012, Lazada Group has grown rapidly to include approximately 4,000 employees across Southeast Asia. The Company has an online footprint of more than four million daily visits to its sites and mobile apps, and the largest Facebook following in Southeast Asia with over 10 million fans.
Lazada is pioneering eCommerce in the region by providing customers with an effortless shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, extensive customer care and free returns. Lazada provides brands and merchants with simple and direct access to approximately 550 million consumers in six countries through one retail channel.
Lazada features an extensive product offering in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment.
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If you're in the St. Louis area, you may have heard a little something about us here at Suntrup Hyundai South-our reputation for great customer service and passion for the Hyundai lineup tends to precede us.
We love all things Hyundai-the pure athleticism of the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, the elegant charm of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, and of course, the strong capability and compelling design that makes the 2018 Santa Fe SUV truly stand out. We want to bring drivers from the Ballwin area together with the new Hyundai cars, crossovers, and SUVs they're looking for.
As the new 2018 Hyundai models arrive in our dealership, we invite drivers to start looking around at our robust selection to see which one might be the car to bring home to Affton or Kirkwood, MO. If you need something compact and good for commuting, the 2018 Hyundai Elantra makes for a smart, stylish option, while those who need just a touch more cargo room and utility might find they prefer the five-door hatchback version, the 2018 Elantra GT will give you 55.1 cubic-feet with seats folded flat.
Those looking for a little more seating will certainly be impressed by the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, with its third-row seat and family-focused features-and a standard 290-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 doesn't hurt, either!
2018 Hyundai Accent: The 2017 Accent sedan is all-new for the 2018-model year, but there will be no hatchback body-style this time.
2018 Hyundai Elantra: The Elantra will carryover largely unchanged from the previous model year, though notably, a new SEL trim is on the roster.
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT: On the other hand, the Elantra GT (the hatchback version) is all-new for 2018, bringing bold design, plenty of space for people and cargo, as well as some awesome onboard tech.
2018 Hyundai Ioniq: Hyundai's eco-friendly Ioniq will remain largely the same as the 2017 model, though the 2018 Ioniq will also feature a new Plug-in Hybrid trim.
2018 Hyundai Sonata: The 2018 Sonata enjoys a stylish redesign for the 2018-model year.
2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid: Like the Sonata, these eco-friendly variants get compelling redesign for the 2018-model year.
2018 Hyundai Kona: While the Hyundai Azera drops out of the lineup for 2018 in the U.S, the 2018 Hyundai Kona is all-new.
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe: This seven-seater SUV carries into the 2018-model year largely the same as the 2017-model year.
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: The Santa Fe Sport, like its bigger sibling, carries over mostly unchanged into 2018. Confident and capable, it's perfect for the St. Louis area.
This Is a Great Opportunity to Get Into a New 2017 Hyundai Model at a Great Rate!
Before we get too far ahead of ourselves hyping up the 2018 Hyundai cars, crossovers, and SUVs, we should mention-St. Louis drivers can snag a brand-new 2017 Hyundai model right now for a great price-but only while supplies last! With the new 2018 Hyundai models coming in, we're making space by saying goodbye to our 2017 Hyundai inventory.
If you're looking for an awesome new Hyundai model at a surprisingly lean price, consider riding the tailcoats of 2017 with a new 2017 Hyundai model. Since these are all factory-new models, they still qualify for new Hyundai financing, which means the phrase, "Get 'em while they're hot," has never been more applicable.
Once our new 2017 Hyundai models leave our showroom, the only place you'll catch a 2017 Hyundai Elantra or Santa Fe Sport in our showroom is if you're looking in our pre-owned or Certified Pre-Owned Hyundai inventory.


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Competitor, Saturday
Country Representing: Wales
Town/Place Representing: Caerdydd / Cardiff
A1. Mixed Choirs (Saturday 6th July)
A5. Open Choirs (Saturday 6th July)
Biography: CF1 is a mixed choir based in Cardiff. Since its inception as a Youth Association by Eilir Owen Griffiths in 2002, CF1 has developed into one of Wales' most competitive mixed choirs.
Over the years, CF1 has had considerable success in the Urdd Eisteddfod; the National Eisteddfod of Wales; Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod; Pontrhydfendigaid Eisteddfod; Cheltenham Choral Festival and North Wales Choral Festival.
Over the last few years, the choir won the Mixed Choirs Category in the Côr Cymru Competition was named BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year, won 1st prize in the Mixed Choir category at the National Eisteddfod, first prize in the Popular Song category at the National Eisteddfod and won first prize in the International Choirs category at the City of Derry International Choir Festival.
Members: Approx. 40
Website: https://www.corcf1.com/en/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/corcf1

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Last updated on: 4/16/2008 | Author: ProCon.org
Alexander Keyssar, PhD Biography
Matthew W. Stirling, Jr., Professor of History and Social Policy at Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University
Pro to the question "Should Felons Who Have Completed Their Sentence (Incarceration, Probation, and Parole) Be Allowed to Vote?"
Reasoning:
"The widespread support for such [felon disenfranchisement] laws is noteworthy because, as recent legal analysts have pointed out, there has never been a particularly persuasive or coherent reason for disenfranchising felons and ex-felons."
The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States, 2000
Involvement and Affiliations:
Current, Matthew W. Stirling, Jr., Professor of History and Social Policy Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Former Professor of History and Public Policy, Duke University
Book The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States was awarded Best Book in U.S. History by both the American Historical Association and the Historical Society; was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Los Angeles Times Book Award, 2000
New York Times Notable Book of the Year, Out of Work: The First Century of Unemployment in Massachusetts, 1986
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Auburn College of Agriculture salutes alumni of the year
The Auburn University College of Agriculture's 2019 Alumni Award recipients included, from left, Bryan Word, Shannon Weaver, Mike Leonard, Alice McLaughlin, Dr. Calvin Johnson, Annette Bitto, John Woodruff and Johnny Grace.
Eight successful professionals who hold academic degrees from Auburn University's College of Agriculture are the college's 2019 Outstanding Alumni Award winners. The honorees include one college-wide Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient and seven individuals who represent and were selected by their respective academic units.
The college established the awards program in 2014 to recognize alumni whose outstanding professional accomplishments over the course of their careers have brought distinction to the college and university and had a significant impact on society.
Following are the 2019 award winners and the departments they represent.
JOHN M. WOODRUFF — 2019 Distinguished Alumnus Award
Woodruff is an internationally recognized soybean and oilseed crop expert who earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in agronomy and soils from Auburn in 1964 and '66, respectively. He joined the University of Georgia faculty as extension soybean agronomist in 1972 after graduating with a doctorate degree in agronomy from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He retired He dedicated his almost-40-year career to helping farmers in Georgia and surrounding states improve their soybean yields and profits and to addressing hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.
ANNETTE BITTO — Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
Bitto (M.S., '01, rural sociology) received a doctorate degree in rural sociology from Iowa State University in 2005 and joined John Deere Financial in Des Moines as a credit risk analyst. She moved to North Carolina in 2009 for a regional sales position with John Deere Ag and Turf and in 2011 was named territory manager for Ag and Turf's eastern sales division in Marietta, Georgia, serving John Deere dealers in Georgia and South Carolina. The Elberta, Alabama, native is active in the College of Agriculture's ag alumni mentor program.
DR. CALVIN JOHNSON — Department of Animal Sciences
Johnson (B.S., '83, animal and dairy sciences) is in his sixth year as dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University. He graduated with his veterinary medicine degree from Auburn in 1986, received his PhD in pathology and biotechnology from North Carolina State University in 1992 and was on the University of Florida faculty for 11 years before returning to Auburn in 2003 as a professor. He was head of the vet school's pathobiology department and acting dean before being named dean. His research emphases are veterinary immunology and the pathogenesis of feline immunodeficiency virus infection in cats.
JOHN MCFERO "JOHNNY" GRACE III — Department of Biosystems Engineering
Grace (B.S., '94, M.S., '96, agricultural engineering) spent the first 16 years of his post-master's career as a research engineer with the U.S. Forest Service in Auburn, during which time he completed his Ph.D. from the North Carolina State University. He moved to the agency's Southern Research Station in Tallahassee, Florida, in 2012 and currently serves as program manager/coordination lead and general engineer. His research through the years has significantly improved the influence of forest operations and management on soil and water quality across the southern U.S.
SHANNON K. WEAVER — Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences
As assistant state conservationist for technology with USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in Auburn, Weaver (B.S., '88, agronomy and soils; B.S., '90, agricultural engineering) works closely with College of Agriculture soil scientists to help implement practices and technologies that promote soil health, quality, conservation and productivity. She started working with NRCS as a soil conservationist in '86 while still an undergraduate, and with NRCS she has remained. She was promoted to assistant state conservationist in 1997 after earning her master's in civil engineering from Auburn.
DAVID "MIKE" LEONARD — School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences
Leonard (MS, '08, fisheries science) is vice president of government affairs for the American Sportfishing Association in Alexandria, Virginia. As such, he is lead advocate for the entire recreational-fishing industry, from tackle manufacturers to occasional anglers, and keeps his finger on the pulse of state and federal policy decisions that affect or could affect noncommercial fishing. He joined the association as a policy fellow immediately following his Auburn graduation and then served as director of ocean resource policy before advancing to his current job in October 2018.
BRYAN WORD III — Department of Horticulture
Word (BS, '00, horticulture/ornamental design) went straight to work as a project manager with Birmingham-based Blackjack Horticulture after graduating from Auburn and today is president and owner of the full-service landscape company. In addition to his success as a businessman and entrepreneur, he is among the horticulture department's most loyal and involved alumni. From sharing career advice and sponsoring department events to hosting interns and helping students train for competitions, he regularly volunteers his time, expertise and resources to support and encourage current students. He also is active in state and local landscape organizations and his church.
ALICE LEE MCLAUGHLIN — Department of Poultry Science
Throughout her 27-year career in the food industry, McLaughlin (B.S., '91, food science) has focused on food quality and safety and currently is vice president of food safety and quality assurance with Pilgrim's Pride in Warner Robins, Georgia. Before joining Pilgrim's six years ago, she was with Keystone Foods, Foster Farms and Smithfield. A strong supporter of Auburn and the poultry science department, she actively recruits students as interns, trainees and full-time employees and is an ag alumni mentor. In addition to a bachelor's, she holds an MBA from Albany State University and an M.S. in food safety from Michigan State University.
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Irish History, Culture, Heritage, Language, Mythology
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#OTD in Irish History – 9 July:
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1751 – The foundation stone of the Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, is laid by the Lord Mayor of Dublin. 1790 – The "Gentleman's Magazine" reports, regarding the MP for Cork, James Bernard who died on this date: 'Though he had an immense fortune, he did not live at the rate of £300 a year. His tailor's […]
In the Liturgical calendar the Feast Day of Saint Kilian, also spelled Killian (or Cillian). He was an Irish missionary bishop and the apostle of Franconia (nowadays the northern part of Bavaria), where he began his labours towards the end of the 7th century. According to Irish sources, Kilian was born in Mullagh, Co Cavan […]
1691 – Ginkel offers pardon and security of property to opponents. 1700 – MP for Co Sligo, Captain Hugh Morgan of Lord Dungannon's Regiment, is summoned to appear before a board of general officers at the Curragh of Kildare to answer accusations of being 'a rogue and rascal' and several other complaints. (On 17 July, […]
1815 – Charles Bianconi, opens his first horse-drawn coach service, between Clonmel and Cahir, Co Tipperary, a distance of 10 miles.1844 – Anti-Irish, anti-Catholic Nativists riot in Philadelphia against the increasing influence of the Catholic (i.e. Irish) Church and the influx of Irish immigrants. At least fifteen people die in the rioting.1858 – Birth of politician […]
1581 – The Wexford Martyrs were Matthew Lambert, Robert Myler, Edward Cheevers, Patrick Cavanagh and two unknown individuals. In 1581, they were found guilty of treason for aiding in the escape of James Eustace, 3rd Viscount Baltinglass and refusing to take the Oath of Supremacy which declared Elizabeth I of England to be the head […]
1653 – Ireland and Scotland are represented by six and five members respectively in the 'Barebones' parliament. It was an assembly entirely nominated by Oliver Cromwell and the Army's Council of Officers. It acquired its name from the nominee for the City of London, Praise-God Barebone. 1690 – James II flees to France for assistance […]
1746 – Henry Grattan, Irish statesman, is born in Dublin. 1798 – United Irishmen Rebellion: Remnants of Southern column reach Croghan. 1853 – Birth of painter, Aloysius O'Kelly in Dublin. Aloysius' brothers, Charles and Stephen, also became artists, whereas the eldest brother, James J. O'Kelly, set forth on a successful political career. In October 1881, […]
1790 – In an election for Speaker of the Irish parliament, John Foster defeats William Brabazon Ponsonby by 145 votes to 105. 1798 – United Irishmen Rebellion: Rebels defeat small force of Yeomanry at Ballraheen Hill; they move to camp at Croghan. 1798 – United Irishmen Rebellion: Execution of Father John Murphy. 1800 – The […]
#OTD in Irish History – 1 July (Iúil):
1681 – Despite witnesses against him being discredited, Oliver Plunkett is hanged, drawn and quartered in London. 1690 – Battle of the Boyne: the Jacobite forces (Irish, French, Germans and Walloons) are defeated by the Williamites (Irish, English, Dutch, Germans and Danes). The Williamite victory, being seen as a defeat for Louis XIV, is welcomed […]
#OTD in Irish History – 30 June:
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1691 – The Fall of Athlone: Despite the bravery of legendary Sergeant Custume and others, severely outnumbered, the Connacht side of the town fell. The remainder of the Irish garrison retreats to Limerick. 1790 – Birth in Knockfin, Co Laois of Arthur Jacob – noted oculist and Professor of Anatomy in the Royal College of […]
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LinkedIn's new publishing feature is a more professional version of a blog post, fitting in somewhere between Tumblr and a makeshift digital portfolio.
LinkedIn has been ramping up its digital publishing strategy for some time now, mostly through acquisitions ( such as Pulse ) and tools geared toward advertisers as well as developers .
Now the professional social network is tapping into its largest resource of all: its user base of more than 277 million members .
LinkedIn members now have the ability to post original content to their profiles that can be shared publicly as well as within specified networks.
Essentially, the new LinkedIn publishing feature is a more professional version of a blog post, fitting in somewhere between Tumblr and a makeshift digital portfolio.
It's a simple addition, but it does offer the benefit of compiling and organizing a user's resume, recommendations, and examples of work all in one place, which could prove beneficial and a time saver for employers and job seekers alike.
Ryan Roslansky, director of product management at LinkedIn, explained in a blog post on Wednesday how the new publishing option also plays upon LinkedIn's Influencer program, which includes content from the likes of investor and entreprenuer Sir Richard Branson to media mogul Arianna Huffington.
LinkedIn is rolling out the publishing platform slowly, starting with a small pool of just 25,00 members today. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company promised that it will extend the capability to all LinkedIn users in multiple languages over the following months.


If there's one thing I love more than traveling, it's writing about traveling! My travels lead me at least twice a year to Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, one of Michigan's most beloved destinations for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Without fail, each year I'm left wondering what to pack for the various adventures my week away has in store for me, so I decided to create a list of what I bring with me every time I go. From formal dinners and dancing to golfing and cycling around the island, this list covers it all! Let me know if I left anything out in the comments below!
When it comes to clothing, I always pack a few extra options because the weather in Northern Michigan can change in the blink of an eye. Even in the middle of summer I bring a light jacket, an umbrella, and a sweater or cardigan with me to layer if I get too cold in the early mornings or late at night. In my experience, it's best to plan out a loose itinerary of what I'd like to do during my time there such as bike riding, golfing, swimming, hiking around the island, and playing tennis. This determines what I'll pack, but no matter what I plan on doing I always bring a comfortable pair of shoes with me because I love getting outside and enjoying the cool breeze from the lake every morning! Be sure to check the weather forecast for your stay so you'll be able to pack the most appropriate clothing for the weather.
The Grand Hotel's dress code requires a certain standard of attire, and dinners at the hotel also require a certain level of formality, which you can read about on their website by clicking here. I personally prefer wearing dresses more than I enjoy wearing pant suits or skirts, so I bring a dress for each night I'm staying at the hotel, along with coordinating shoes and jewelry. My husband brings his suits, ties, shirts, cufflinks, and shoes. We've seen gentlemen sporting anything from neon seersucker suits or printed suits that match the wallpaper of the hotel, to top hats and tuxedos, so whatever your personal preference is, feel free to express yourself! Rather than seeing the dress code as restrictive, we look at it as a way to celebrate and get all fancied up for the evening. How many other places do you visit where you know you won't be overdressed when you're looking your best?
Examples of what we wear around the hotel (above).
Keep in mind that Grand Hotel does have a dress code on its porch, at dinner, and in all other public areas of the hotel after 6:30pm each day. Items of clothing such as jean shorts, crop tops, sweatpants, tee shirts, flip-flops, tennis shoes, and other casual wear are not permitted. Instead, guests are encouraged to luxuriate in one of the last remaining places where good taste and elegance walk hand in hand and enjoy the ritual of dressing up. I typically select either a more formal Lilly Pulitzer dress, or a floor length dress in a seasonally appropriate fabric, and wear pearl earrings, a coordinating necklace, tennis bracelet, and Tieks, other flats, or heels. My husband wears a three piece suit with a French shirt, cufflinks, tie, and his favorite pair of leather dress shoes, and looks forward to visiting (a few times) each summer. We enjoy the hotel's off-season by casually browsing for fun outfits to wear at Grand Hotel throughout the colder months, and curate our wardrobes so that when the time to visit again arrives, we need not stress at all. Be sure that whatever formalwear you elect to pack is something you are comfortable in and feel confident in – that's most important!
Since a majority of the hotel's activities are done out of doors, such as golfing on the Jewel golf course, walking the trails of the island, cycling into town or around the island, playing tennis or other sports, swimming, etc. I find it prudent to pack sunscreen and tanning oil, a hat of some sort to keep the sun out of my eyes, sunglasses, and loose athletic clothing that will keep me cool by keeping the sun off my skin. A swimsuit is an absolute must, especially in the middle of the summer! If you plan to ride bikes often while visiting, visitors to the island are welcome to bring their own bikes on the ferries, and there is ample room to park your bikes when you're not riding them. My husband and I prefer to bring our own bikes since we find them more comfortable, and we bring with us a tire patch kit, an air pump that attaches to the bike frame, and a basket for each of our bikes to carry our purchases, snacks or water with us. If you plan to golf, you can also bring your own golf clubs or rent your own at the golf course! As far as I know, visitors must bring their own equipment if they wish to play tennis, although there isn't much that can't be purchased on the island or before getting on the ferry if you've forgotten yours!
I also always bring my camera, extra batteries and memory cards, my laptop, charger, and related cords and accessories so that I can keep on my blog and edit photos on the go to share with everyone over on my Instagram account! Be sure to bring something to keep you occupied on the ferry ride over, and during down time like a good book, games for your family, or an iPod.
I hope this helps you decide what to pack when visiting one of my favorite places in Michigan!


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I had a similar problem with my Volvo ('95 850 red). For very small areas I used the touch-up paint from the dealer. For larger areras however, I had to go to a specialized paint store to get the paint canned. The good part about canned paint is that the store combines the basic paint with the flex agent and with a hardener so the only thing you have worry about is to nicely spray it on the bumper. The trouble is that you have to carefully mask the adjacent areas not to overspray. Also, to get a good (color) transition between the new paint and the old one you should wet-sand (granularity 1500 or 2000 & 1-2 days after the paint job is completed) the areas where you blended the new paint onto the old one. If necessary, clear coat it at the end.
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The audio industry was once again shaken to its foundations by Apple's announcements at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2017. The product updates and sneak peeks made at this Apple Special Event, on June 5, 2017, were extremely rich in surprising technology revelations, even though its implications might not become clear until a few weeks or months later. After all, the WWDC conference - a developer's conference - is traditionally where Apple builds the foundations for what will be its underlying short-term/long-term strategies, serving mainly to motivate developers and strategic partners.
The WWDC 2017 keynote was so full of content that even Tim Cook, Apple CEO, had to dispense with the usual corporate updates meant to guide investors. For a summary, click here or any of the pictures. In quick succession, during more than 3 hours, Apple's executives made all the expected operating system update announcements for all current Apple platforms, revealing several mind-boggling implementations in software/hardware optimizations, graphics acceleration, adoption of new more efficient formats and codecs for video and photography, and updates on all APIs and SDKs. Nothing was forgotten, including strategic announcements on those buzzwords that are currently motivating the industry and the markets, which are Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and, of course, Voice Personal Assistants, an area that Apple pioneered with its Siri platform.
In terms of technologies and platforms, during WWDC17 we learned a few interesting things that might have significant implications on the development of audio products. One of those was the apparent support for NFC tags on Apple's mobile devices, coming with iOS 11 and watchOS 4. By supporting the reading of NFC tags, iOS 11 promises to enable new important applications, especially in retail. Previously Apple restricted the scope of its NFC implementation due to security concerns, which recent updates have addressed. This will allow exciting perspectives in product authentication, direct ordering and delivery, localized product information, and broader cross-platform support.
And while many of the new API updates on audio frameworks contain a wealth of new possibilities for developers and manufacturers, one of the features that caused some excitement is directly related with the Apple File System (APFS) and the availability of file management with cloud support on iOS 11. For the first time, this will enable users of iPhone and iPad to access files that typically previously had to be supported by the operating system and supported directly by the apps. While testing the possibilities on beta versions of the new iOS, some users report the ability to "see" FLAC audio files. This doesn't mean that those FLAC files can actually be played by actual apps yet, but it might be a sign that Apple intends to support the format, eventually.
What was clearly announced and promoted, on the audio front, was the introduction of AirPlay 2. The update of one of the key technologies that enabled Apple to wirelessly stream content among devices (audio, video, device screens, and photos, together with related metadata), will now expand to support multiroom audio over Wi-Fi. Airplay is one of the key technologies that Apple licenses to audio manufacturers to allow compatibility with Apple's devices and is certainly one of the most important components for home entertainment systems and speaker manufacturers.
Supported on all Apple hardware, and according to Phil Schiller, compatible with most existing wireless speakers, AirPlay 2 mainly focuses on whole-home audio and multi-room support.
According to Apple, with the new AirPlay 2, we can now control home audio systems and the speakers throughout the entire house, play a song in the living room and the kitchen at the same time, adjust the volume in any room, or have music start instantly on all speakers - in sync with one another. AirPlay 2 will also enable audio devices to be added as HomeKit accessories.
AirPlay 2 on existing speakers requires a firmware update, obviously, and Apple announced that it is already working with a significant number of partners, including Bose, Devialet, Bang & Olufsen, Denon, Marantz, Bluesound, Polk Audio, Naim, Libratone, and others. Most probably, older hardware will not support the update but AirPlay 2 promises to be an exciting development for many manufacturers. Bose already confirmed it will make AirPlay 2 available for "most" of its current lineup of Wi-Fi enabled speakers, including its SoundTouch lineup.
Among the many announcements, where Apple updated all its hardware and software, was also the expected preview of Apple's new home music speaker with built-in-far-field voice recognition, powered by Apple Siri: the HomePod. Everyone knew Apple was going to announce a voice-connected speaker powered by Siri. So, no surprises there. What is surprising is that it is a very simple proposition that focuses on doing well what it already does - typical Apple. The HomePod design is a powerful combination of electroacoustic mastery, digital processing, and smart connectivity.
Also, more importantly, Apple doesn't try to confuse consumers. It clearly states that far-field Siri control will only be recognized in English language - and that's the reason why the new HomePod will only be launched in the US, UK, and Australia to start. Also, among the many voice-related and natural language recognition technology announcements for Apple's multiple platforms - iOS, macOS, TV OS and watchOS - the company was clear when it stated that, even though they're clearly ahead in this, it will be some time until we get proper multi-language support. Apple is even working on language translation (text and voice) but it is very open about this being early stages and it is focusing on English to Chinese and four other languages. It's not that they are late at this (we all know how macOS featured those technologies from its earliest iterations). Apple is just being honest and not making foolish claims.
"Apple reinvented portable music with iPod and now HomePod will reinvent how we enjoy music wirelessly throughout our homes," said Apple's Philip Schiller.
When we say that everyone was expecting Apple to announce a speaker, we were obviously referring to the area of voice-controlled speakers, which are effectively also home hubs for connected services and audio automation. As the reputed industry analysts from Futuresource Consulting interestingly published just prior to Apple's WWDC17 event, "Apple is expected to enter the Smart Speaker market with a Siri-controlled HomeKit hub, rumors suggest its key differentiating feature will be superior acoustics (...) as well as the Apple brand, which alone will shift volumes on the most ordinary of devices."
Given that Apple has been solidly paving the way in this segment with its HomeKit (click here to see all recent announcements in regard to HomeKit), that was not a surprise, even though we are certain the Apple HomePod announcement will cause many companies to rethink their strategies and priorities - as usual.
In fact, before the end of that keynote, one could almost hear the screeching noise of companies pulling all the brakes on ongoing projects and preparing to launch its own voice-controlled VeryBigAndOhSoMuchBetter Speaker. Meanwhile, projects that don't feature voice assistant technology have been thrown in the bin and the hunt is on for any startup out there that says it has a voice assistant AI Machine-learning neural engine or anything of the sort.
But the most interesting aspects of the HomePod announcement is in fact the combination of subtle and not-so-subtle revelations regarding Apple's strategy in home audio. The HomePod is a Smart Speaker but it is clearly also a portable wireless speaker for whole-home audio experiences - something that all the leading audio companies know well. Apple is clearly focused on leveraging the concepts that companies such as Sonos and Amazon have explored in part, creating a robust and attractive proposition that effectively consolidates all its existing platforms, devices, and services.
As Futuresource details, the Smart Speaker market has seen dramatic growth. "The category was worth $1.2 billion in 2016 and is on course to achieve $2.5 billion this year. The category took 30% of total home audio units in Q1 in the US, compared with 5% one year earlier, and not even existing the year before that. Considering the audio market is relatively mature and the brands that sell Smart Speakers have never played any part in audio hardware prior to this category, this represents incredible impact."
The new Apple HomePod is a high-quality wireless speaker for the home that shamelessly makes use of all the best available technology that the audio industry has been developing for the past few years.
While a new concept powered by a company such as Apple represents an attractive business opportunity, of particular importance for the audio industry, in general, is also the impact on the consumers' budgets, as Futuresource highlights: "While much of the growth appears to be additive, the category has eaten in to the existing audio market growth. Prior to the category launching in 2015 the audio market was on course to grow 15% in North America in 2016, ultimately it grew 3% (when Smart Speakers are stripped out)."
One of the certain consequences is that Apple will immediately grab an important market share in all the segments that it announced it would enter. As Futuresource analyzes, "History suggests Apple's entry in to the market will lift overall market volumes and revenues, and it will also take shares from incumbents. Apple uniquely can depend on big numbers at launch, and it also enjoys price elasticity meaning it can charge a significant premium and its loyal customer won't flinch. In recent launches of new products, Apple shipped 10 million Watches in its launch-year (2015) and 16 million iPads in its launch-year (2010). In both cases, it immediately became the #1 brand with prices 2 to 3x that of incumbent brands/products. As a point of comparison with those figures - Smart Speakers (almost entirely Amazon Echo) did 1 million in its launch year and 8 million in its second year."
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Marion County's COVID cases up 8.8%; Oregon cases holding steady
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Editor's note: Due to a calculation error, local communities' death records from the latest week were repeated as the previous week in these reports between July 26 and Aug. 30.
Oregon reported 15,472 new cases of coronavirus in the week ending Sunday, from 15,424 the week before.
Oregon ranked 20th among the states where coronavirus was spreading the fastest on a per-person basis, a USA TODAY Network analysis of Johns Hopkins University data shows.
In the latest week, coronavirus cases in the United States increased 5.2% from the week before, with 1,146,098 cases reported. With 1.27% of the country's population, Oregon had 1.35% of the country's cases in the past week. Across the country, 44 states had more cases in the latest week than they did in the week before.
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Marion County reported 1,463 cases and eight deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 1,345 cases and 11 deaths. Throughout the pandemic, it has reported 29,703 cases and 361 deaths.
Polk County reported 308 cases and two deaths in the latest week. A week earlier, it had reported 369 cases and one death. Throughout the pandemic, it has reported 5,598 cases and 64 deaths.
Within Oregon, the worst weekly outbreaks on a per-person basis were in Wallowa County with 999 cases per 100,000 per week; Douglas County with 955; and Harney County with 906. The Centers for Disease Control says high levels of community transmission begin at 100 cases per 100,000 per week.
Adding the most new cases overall were Multnomah County, with 1,568 cases; Marion County; and Lane County, with 1,291. Weekly case counts rose in 20 counties from the previous week. The worst increases from the prior week's pace were in Linn, Clackamas and Multnomah counties.
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Oregon ranked 17th among states in share of people receiving at least one shot, with 64.5% of its residents at least partially vaccinated. The national rate is 62.3%, a USA TODAY analysis of CDC data shows.
In the week ending Saturday, Oregon reported administering another 67,164 vaccine doses, including 35,434 first doses. In the previous week, the state administered 64,739 vaccine doses, including 36,199 first doses. In all, Oregon reported it has administered 5,015,595 total doses.
Across Oregon, cases fell in 16 counties, with the best declines in Jackson County, with 1,227 cases from 1,673 a week earlier; in Lane County, with 1,291 cases from 1,512; and in Douglas County, with 1,060 cases from 1,153.
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In Oregon, 157 people were reported dead of COVID-19 in the week ending Sunday. In the week before that, 103 people were reported dead.
A total of 283,873 people in Oregon have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began, and 3,272 people have died from the disease, Johns Hopkins University data shows. In the United States, 39,944,987 people have tested positive and 648,468 people have died.
>> Track coronavirus cases across the United States
USA TODAY analyzed federal hospital data as of Thursday, Sept. 2.
Likely COVID-19 patients admitted in the state:
Last week: 1,386
The week before that: 1,413
Four weeks ago: 756
Likely COVID patients admitted in the nation:
Last week: 128,205
The week before that: 128,869
Four weeks ago: 95,496
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In this accessible interpretation of Kant's political philosophy, Allen D. Rosen concentrates on the relation between justice, political authority (the state), and individual liberty.
Shortlisted for the 2013 Orwell Prize. THE STORY CONTINUES: TWO NEW CHAPTERS FOR THE PAPERBACK EDITION In 1986, Kris Maharaj, a British businessman living in Miami, was arrested for the brutal murder of two ex-business associates. His lawyer did not present a strong alibi; Kris was found guilty and sentenced to death in the electric chair. It wasn't until a young lawyer working for nothing, Clive Stafford Smith, took on his case that strong evidence began to emerge that the state of Florida had got the wrong man on Death Row. So far, so good - except that, as Stafford Smith argues here so compellingly, the American justice system is actually designed to ignore innocence. Twenty-six years later, Maharaj is still in jail. Step by step, Stafford Smith untangles the Maharaj case and the system that makes disasters like this inevitable. His conclusions will act as a wake-up call for those who condone legislation which threatens basic human rights and, at the same time, the personal story he tells demonstrates that determination can challenge the institutions that surreptitiously threaten our freedom.


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Q: Upcasting in C# Can we consider value type conversions like int to float conversion as upcasting and float to int as downcasting? I believe when we talk about upcasting and downcasting, we specifically mean reference conversions.

A: No, conversions between value types cannot be seen as upcasting or downcasting, as these do not share a hierarchical link (they do not inherit from each other in any way or form).
Upcasting means specifically that you are changing a subtype reference to a super type reference.
Downcasting is the other way around.

A: No, a float is not a special case (I.E. subclass of) an int. They are different types.

A: No, up- and downcasting is only valid in the context of inheritance. When you are converting between value types that can hold more or less data you are using plain type conversions. Of that, there are two different types:
 1. Implicit conversions. These are conversions that can be made as the conversion is "safe", that is there will be no data lost. For example, you can safely convert an int value to a long value.
 2. Explicit conversions. These are conversions that can result in the losing of data and therefore you have to do an explicit cast to do the conversion. For example, converting a long value to an int is unsafe.
For more importation, see: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms173105.aspx

A: These are not examples of upcasting and downcasting, as others have described.  However, we can talk about widening and narrowing primitive type conversions (for instance, going from int to long is a widening conversion and hence can be done implicitly.)  In this particular case (float/int), however, the conversion is a bit different.
There is an implicit conversion from int to float, but the conversion can actually still lose precision, due to the inability of float to represent integral numbers exactly.  This is worth knowing, as it bends the general rule that implicit conversions should never lose information.  This is really only noticeable if you convert integers to floats, do a bunch of accumulating math with them and then try converting back to an int.  In these cases, the approximation error can accumulate, producing incorrect results if you assumed the floats were perfect representations of decimal numbers.

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BUMP It's been chillin' in the garage for a while now. Anyone looking for a new ride for the new season?
Sure, I can ship it. I've been using a similar pump for e-85 so I'd bet that this one will be fine as well. Send me your zip code and I'll get a price for shipping. Thanks.
2016 KTM 450SXF motorcycle - SUPER CLEAN!!
The splines are 2.75" on one side and 3.75" on the other side.


Are there any sound settings on an 8110 for mp3s etc?
Where to get FREE MSN Messenger?
Help! Pac Man game reboots phone?
2 email accounts & a text ?
Pl help with the error message.
Newest OS for 8130 Verizon?
8110 reboots during long duration calls.


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Q: NoMethodError from jasmine-headless-webkit I am suddenly seeing this while running jasmine-headless-webkit in my rails app:
dhcp-10-154-148-96:lic_engine_app smadhan$ jasmine-headless-webkit
NoMethodError: undefined method `color' for "jasmine-headless-webkit":String
    run! at /Users/smadhan/.rvm/gems/jruby-1.7.4/gems/jasmine-headless-webkit-0.8.4/lib/jasmine/headless/command_line.rb:23
  (root) at /Users/smadhan/.rvm/gems/jruby-1.7.4/gems/jasmine-headless-webkit-0.8.4/bin/jasmine-headless-webkit:10
    load at org/jruby/RubyKernel.java:1073
  (root) at /Users/smadhan/.rvm/gems/jruby-1.7.4/bin/jasmine-headless-webkit:23
Does anyone know why?

A: It might be the wrong version of Rainbow installed in your gemset.
Try the following:
gem list|grep rainbow

If you have >2.0.0 version, you need to downgrade:
gem uninstall rainbow
gem install rainbow --version 1.99.2

A: The project repository says that it's dead, and that you should use Karma instead: https://github.com/johnbintz/jasmine-headless-webkit/commit/f7384d684ca8974bcadcf318427f07c4b66b3c68


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Too many breaks? Woman With IBS Struggles With Employer
February 3, 2017 by Josh Van Kampen
BALLANTYNE, NC (FOX 46) – A local customer service rep says she is frustrated with the company she works for after management has asked her to come to work early, to make up for what they believe is lost time from excessive breaks.
The woman says she has a chronic illness that causes her to use the bathroom more than one to two break times allowed during the day.
FOX 46 Charlotte reached out to an employment lawyer who says there is a law that states if a break is 20 minutes or less, most employers are required to count those as paid hours worked.
The woman FOX 46 Charlotte spoke with says that is not what's happening at her company. Brenna Kolumba has struggled with irritable bowl syndrome or IBS for years. "It's difficult at times. It's known. I have to be near a restroom at a moment's notice," Kolumba explained.
She's never felt it interfered with her career until now. "I love my job and I love my company as a whole. I just never have ran into an issue like before," she said. Kolumba is a customer service rep at Bae Systems in Ballantyne. She said after a recent promotion, management has had problems with her bathroom breaks.
"They state I should only go during my regulated break times and anything above and beyond that I have to come in to work early or stay late," Kolumba said.
She claims they even said PTO could be docked. So Kolumba went to HR.
"They told me to file a report to get an accommodation, but they kept my report and sat me down and explained my only options were use PTO or makeup that time," she said. "Generally speaking, if a break is less than 20 minutes, or like bathroom breaks, that is compensable time. You should be paid for that time."
Employment lawyer Kevin Murphy says IBS falls under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Meaning, employers need to try their best to make accommodations. "Employees should also be flexible and bring creative ideas about how to get around broad based rules," Murphy said.
Kolumba says management at BAE Systems hasn't budged on offering more 10 minute breaks, even with a doctor's note. "I just don't want to be in fear for being penalized because of this or in hear of losing my job because of this," she said.
FOX 46 Charlotte reached out to BAE Systems Corporate Office for their side of the story.
Statement from BAE Systems:
"BAE Systems values all our employees and is committed to treating each and every one fairly and with respect. It is our company's policy not to publicly discuss personnel matters of individual employees."
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Recently, the drug regulators in India have been collecting samples of baby powder to run some new tests. Johnson & Johnson has been accused of asbestos percentage in their baby powder. About two weeks ago, a report has spilled the information on the company. They were quite conscious of asbestos contamination in the baby powder that can cause cancer but they chose to hide it. This information has rather come out at a significant time. Several cases have been filed alleging the company in United States. The judgments of several such cases have been against the company asking them to pay million dollars fine to those who brought the case.
Navneet Marwah, the state drug controller in Himachal Pradesh in India has stated that there are no such reports against the company. However, since there are multiple perspectives, they will minutely investigate the matter.
Johnson & Johnson have rejected to these allegations. According to them, their talcum powder has been tested by leading laboratories around the world and has been marked safe. Besides, till date there has been no report by anyone accusing talc to contain cancer causing elements or diseases related to asbestos. Further, the company stated that their processed talc or samples from cosmetic talc mines have always been tested by regulators. There was never a sign of asbestos contamination in any of them. In fact in 2016, similar charges were filed against them. Regulators in India had tested the samples and they were absolutely safe for use.
The stock has been affected a lot in US, declining by nearly 10%. In India, the company suffered dismissal for selling imperfect hip implants. The company was asked to pay compensation by Central Expert Committee. However, the company has challenged the decision of the government by taking the case to Delhi High Court.