text:
Amroha BJP leader demands capital punishment for Navjot Singh Sidhu for hugging Pakistan Army Chief
Amroha BJP leader demands capital…
Hafiz Saeed arrest: NSA Ajit…
Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed…
Karnataka crisis LIVE updates: After…
Aftab Advani, Amroha BJP minority morcha leader on Sunday said Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu should get capital punishment for hugging Pak Army Chief. On Saturday, Imran Khan was sworn in as 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan in Islamabad.
19 August 2018,
Navjot Singh Sidhu hugs Pakistan Army chief. (File photo)
The BJP minority morcha leader from Uttar Pradesh's Amroha on Sunday triggered a controversy after he demanded a capital punishment for Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu for hugging Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and sitting beside President of Pakistan Sardar Masood Khan at Imran Khan's oath-taking ceremony held on Saturday in Islamabad. Aftab Advani further said Navjot Singh Sidhu is Pakistan's lover and he should be sent to Pakistan.
"Attending Imran Khan's oath-taking ceremony over the funeral of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is clearly an act of treason. I demand the central government to file a case of sedition against him. He should be given capital punishment, if possible," said the BJP minority morcha leader from Amroha. It comes hours after the BJP criticised Navjot Singh Sidhu for attending Imran Khan's oath-taking ceremony.
"Did Navjot Singh Sidhu take permission from the Congress Party before deciding to visit Pakistan to attend Imran Khan's oath-taking ceremony," said BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra while addressing a press conference on the matter on Saturday.
He added, "Congress questions our Armed Forces for conducting a surgical strike but their leader's hugs Pakistan Army Chief." After returning from Imran Khan's oath-taking ceremony, Navjot Singh Sidhu told media that Pakistan may give access to Kartarpur Sahib gurudwara.
Through the international border, the Sikh community has been demanding a special corridor to the shrine that fell in Pakistan after the Partition.
Imran Khan, now the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan, invited various prominent personalities, including Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, from India to his oath-taking ceremony. But only Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu made it to the event.
For all the latest National News, download NewsX App


text:
Batutut – The Vietnamese Bigfoot
Bigfoot Caught On Camera Beneath A Bald Eagle Nest
R. Monteith: Inside the Life of a Bigfoot Researcher
Around the world, numerous cultures maintain legends of cryptids that all appear to be subspecies of Bigfoot. For example, you're probably familiar with some of the lesser known varieties, such as the Australian Yowie, but what about Batutut?
The Batutut, also known as the Nguoi rung, is a lesser known bipedal creature inhabiting the forests of Vietnam. While many locals have reported seeing the creature, US serviceman during the Vietnam War also recorded sightings of the cryptid adding some credibility that perhaps these creatures are more than mere legend.
The first documented Batutut sighting was reported in 1947 by Dr John MacKinnon in the Vu Quang Nature Reserve. Dr MacKinnon was searching the area for undiscovered wildlife and came across tracks that he likened to those of the Meganthropus hominid. Locals described the creature as rather tall, approximately six feet in height.
The Batutut's entire body was covered in hair apart from its hands, feet and face. The hair colouring varied from grey, brown to black. These creatures walked on two legs and were observed both on their own and with small groups; often foraging for fruits, leaves and catching small prey.
In his book, Kregg PJ Jorgenson details an encounter with the creature by a team of US soldiers, which they called a Rock Ape. As the soldiers described it, the creature was smaller than normal, only around five feet tall with a reddish tinge to its hair. Jorgenson theorized that possibly it was a juvenile Batutut.
Tribesmen were also said to have captured two of the creatures in the Dak Lak Province in 1971 while the North Vietnamese General Hoang Minh Thao mounted an expedition to find them in 1974 but was unsuccessful.
However, to date, there's been no physical proof that the Vietnamese Bigfoot exists beyond reported eyewitness encounters.
Around the world, numerous cultures maintain legends of cryptids that all appear to be subspecies of Bigfoot. For example, you're probably familiar with some of the lesser known varieties, such as the Australian Yowie, but what about Batutut? The Batutut, also known as the Nguoi rung, is a lesser known bipedal creature inhabiting the forests of Vietnam. While many locals have reported seeing the creature, US serviceman during the Vietnam War also recorded sightings of the cryptid adding some credibility that perhaps these creatures are more than mere legend. The first documented Batutut sighting was reported in 1947 by Dr…
Previous The Night Class, Part 1
Next Pennsylvania Dogman Surfaces Again in 2015
Throughout history, mankind has shown an ability to allow the darker side of the mind …

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
Q: ckeditor leave html double quotes code " alone In my ckeditor I need to leave " alone. Right now when I go to source view, enter " and return to WYSIWYG, and back to source view, it turns " to
", which is breaking things.
Same thing happens when ckeditor loads for the first time.
Specifically the string I want left alone is.
Blarg

I have tried
CKEDITOR.config.basicEntities = false;
CKEDITOR.config.entities = false;
CKEDITOR.config.entities_greek = false;
CKEDITOR.config.entities_latin = false;
CKEDITOR.config.allowedContent = true;
CKEDITOR.config.entities_additional = "#34";

On a side note I'm loading ckeditor dynamically with javascript. It generally works great except for this part.

A: Not a fix for ckeditor, but I found that this will also work...
using \x22  instead of "
so if I use this string instead....
Blarg

It works and plays nice with ckeditor

A: On my CKEditor v4 ' is never converted to ". Maybe need to update to latest version.

More infos :
After testing it came out that config.entities_additional is efficient only if CKEDITOR.config.entities is let to default (true).
It's an additional feature.
The default value converts single quote to '
If you want to add double quotes :
config.entities_additional = '#34,#39';(if #39 is removed, single quotes are no longer converted)
HTML numbers (') can be interesting for symbols you want to "protect" for one reason or another but which doesn't have their HTML name (') counterpart.
example : the + sign is + but doesn't have a name version.
But beware, some codes make cke buggy : for example #160 (==  ) let the cke field filled with undefined :)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Greener Tox Solutions (formerly PetroTox LLC) is an environmentally-green testing laboratory specializing in OECD biodegradation testing, petroleum toxicology and medical writing services. Greener Tox Solutions provides expert consultation services and specialized testing for respirometry testing internationally in support of product registration, global harmonization and EU REACH requirements. Our multifaceted client services include long-term relationships with major petrochemical and pharmaceutical companies, lubricant and grease manufacturers, environmental engineering/consulting companies, WWTP municipalities, industrial and food grade lubricant companies, hydraulic/gear/additive companies and litigation support. Our toxicology staff has over 50+ years in the petroleum toxicology sector including numerous patents and publications.
The respirometry test system is a 20-channel electrolytic respirometer manufactured by Co-ordinated Environmental Services, Ltd. (Cornwall UK). The system is based on a proven oxygen generating process coupled to a sensitive manometric cell.
Scope: The test substance is placed in a sample flask and sealed by a manometric cell/CO2 trap and immersed in a temperature stabilized water bath and stirred by a magnetically coupled stirrer. As the biodegradation process starts, the microorganisms consume O2 converting it to CO2 during aerobic respiration. The CO2 produced is absorbed by a solution of 10N NaOH in the CO2 trap causing a net reduction in gas pressure within the sample flask. This pressure reduction is detected by the manometric cell and triggers the electrolytic process. The electrolytic process generates O2, which restores the pressure in the sample flask. The magnitude and duration of the electrolyzing current is proportional to the amount of oxygen supplied to the microorganisms.
Inhibition values for the test substance will be calculated by comparing the net oxygen uptake rates of electrolytic cells to the net oxygen uptake rates of the control cells.
SUBMIT A TEST REQUEST today for a written proposal within 24-hours for your biodegradation and toxicology testing needs.
Consistent biodegradation validation results with known test substances for >10 years using domestic WWTP and direct test dosing methods for insoluble materials.


A couple of friends of Doran's made a movie last year documenting his ill-fated and (thankfully) short-lived Marine adventure. The resulting film - "Recruit Rosenberg" - was shown at an international documentary film festival held in Amsterdam. Doran's filmmaker friends got to go to the festival and had a great time.
I tried doing a babelfish translation (since I don't know any Dutch). It came out pretty funny. I'm glad to see my long on-camera interview did get enough play in the film (which I still haven't seen) to get mentioned in the review: "Moreover he liberaal has been educated by its mother." Oh and Doran's filmmaker friends Max Blecker and Efraim Klein? They come out in translation as Maximum Blecker and Efraim Small.


Over the years Cathy has had a number of Canberra support services help her with John. But when it came to washing, it was always a constant struggle.
Cathy tried to find local services to help her but came across two problems: the larger linen companies weren't interested in helping a single household, and the smaller companies all used hospital linen.
After a year of planning, Cathy launched Conder House Laundry & Linen Service.
The laundry service caters to clients who want to use their own linen or need their clothing washed, and includes pick up, wash, dry, fold and drop off. It is also able to cater for people with chemical allergies.
The linen service provides a range of quality, home-style sheets (including fitted and coloured), as well as bed and chair pads.
Being focused on individual households means they can be flexible with delivery and their range of linen.
Conder House now services a variety of clients across Canberra. "One of our clients is a self-employed diesel mechanic who also couldn't obtain services from large linen companies," says Cathy. "We've also had several families struggling without a washing machine whilst waiting for it to be repaired.
Cathy has plans to expand to the outer regions of the ACT, but for now she is focussed on providing a service that helps makes the lives of Canberran carers that little bit easier.
To learn more about Conder House or to book their services, visit the Conder House website or Facebook page.


#301: Everyday Millionaires: Have you ever dreamed of becoming a millionaire? Well, we've got some good news. Get this: It doesn't matter where you come from or even what kind of job you have. Really! The truth is, ordinary people—just like you—can build extraordinary wealth.


text:
Q: Are these two proofs equivalent and correct? Let $a_n=\frac{\cos(\pi n)}{2^n}$. I proved the convergence of this sequence in two different ways, and I wonder if both are equally right.
A) I noticed $b_n=\cos(\pi n) = \{1, -1, 1, -1,...\}$ so $|b_n|=1$. Then $\lim_{n\to\infty} |a_n|= \lim_{n\to\infty}\frac{1}{2^n} =0$ and therefore the sequence converges to $0$.
B) I noticed that $a_{2n}= \frac{\cos(2n\pi)}{2^{2n}}=\frac{1}{2^{2n}}$, because $\cos(2n\pi)$ is always $1$ for $n \in \mathbb{N}$, and the limit tends to $0$. Then I did the same noticing that $a_{2n-1}$ tends to $0$ with the numerator always being $-1$. Because $a_{2n}$ and $a_{2n-1}$ make up for all values of $a_n$, then the sequence $a_n$ tends to $0$ for all $n$.
Are both procedures formally correct? Thanks in advance.
EDIT: A third alternative coming from the comments
C) We can see that  $\forall \epsilon > 0$ it is the case that $|a_n-0|< \epsilon \iff \frac{1}{2^n} < \epsilon \iff -\log_2(\epsilon) < n$, which by the definition of limits means $a_n$ converges to $0$.


Suit for LCD TV Size:10"-22"
Ningbo Aqua Sanitary ware Co., Ltd.
Suit for LCD TV Size:10"-25"
Universal Fixed LCD bracket , sutable for TV size from 32" to 65"
Hangzhou Kaphson Hardware Co., Ltd.
For installation of Hanysen tray onto walls .
Using for trays below 300mm wide.
Want the latest & hottest Products Info. on "wall bracket"?


Happy Friday Everyone! I'm sorry for the lack of posts here, but with trying to get some client work completed, getting the cottage ready for a wedding, and being saddled with a bad cold, not to mention a shortened work week, it's been a little crazy.
We had a great long weekend at the cottage with all the family and I was thrilled to see that my article that I shared here online, was printed up in the Ottawa Citizen on Saturday. So fun to see my powder room in print!
Have a great weekend everyone! I'll be back on Monday to share some of my recent mood boards.
I managed to do a tiny little makeover project for my cottage bathroom recently. I've included the basic instructions in case you want to tackle something similar.
I started with this rather old and grubby little bench that I've been using as a vanity seat in my bathroom.
I wanted a cover that I could wash easily and feel clean and fresh. So I decided on terry towelling, i.e. towels! I picked up two large white bath towels in the clearance section of HomeSense and I was well on my way. Be sure to wash them in hot water and put them in the dryer, to avoid any shrinkage.
I measured the top and sides. This is also where you figure out how long you want the slipcover to be. I wanted to make sure the legs weren't showing so I went almost to the floor. I also wanted the yoke of the towel to line up on all four sides and for the finished end of the towel to become the hem.
I added 1/2″ for any necessary seam allowances, so on each side I added 1″ as there are two sides to sew and 1/2″ on the top of each side piece, which is sewn to the top of the bench. The photo above shows the process of cutting out the sides from the towel.
Once all the pieces were cut, I sewed the four sides to the top piece at the edge of the seat.
Then I proceeded to pin the sides together, being careful that my towel yoke (is that the correct term?) was lined up. To do this I put the slipcover on the bench, inside out to ensure the fit was fairly tight. I should also mention that I zigzagged about 3 times over each raw edge to help with fraying. This was when I wished I had a fancier sewing machine or a serger but alas, I don't.
And here's the finished slipcovered bench.


Twice a year, in the spring and fall, Tomky Fish Farms hosts "Take A Kid Fishing Days" Event. This is a three day family event for kids 14 and under, from Friday through Sunday. Families can attend one day, or all three if they like. Created with families and kids in mind. Giving parents the opportunity to have quality family time, while getting kids outdoors and active. This is a free event for kids. To top off a fun filled family day, all kids that participate get to take home a prize (thanks to our awesome sponsors).


If you like music but don't want to waste time listening to whole songs, and want to hear something more current than what you've been listening to, watch Steven Universe dance to… anything. A collection of 89 Vines, all stuck together. Enjoy the Music Festival! * #StevenUniverse #StevenUniverseDancesToAnything *don't ask me for song names. I haven't even SEEN it all myself. These were current, posted today, 09/20/2015 and I just collected them because it looked like fun. Enjoy!
« Besides, it's a ridiculous theme park for ridiculous people. If they want to go have a blast, go for it.


text:
Mon, 28 Sep, 2020 - 15:29
Spain's top court rules to remove Catalan chief from office
Catalan regional president Quim Torra (AP/Manu Fernandez)
Spain's Supreme Court has effectively barred Catalonia's regional president from his office for refusing to remove a banner that called for the release of imprisoned separatist leaders and was displayed on a public building ahead of the 2019 general election.
The ruling that Quim Torra disobeyed Spain's electoral law triggers a new period of political uncertainty in the north-eastern region where a demand by some for independence has triggered the country's biggest constitutional crisis in decades.
According to the existing regulations, Mr Torra's deputy should take over as president-in-charge until the regional parliament elects a new leader or a new election is held.
Pro-secession activists reacted by calling for protests in the regional capital, Barcelona.
Quim Torra has effectively been banned from his office (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
In their ruling, the panel of judges unanimously agreed to uphold last year's decision by a lower court to ban Mr Torra from holding any public office for 18 months and fine him 30,000 euro (£27,000).
Mr Torra, a staunch separatist who became the head of Catalonia's government following the 2017 push for the region's independence from Spain, had previously criticised the case as an act of repression against the democratic mandate of voters in the region.
His predecessor, Carles Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium after the Spanish government deposed him for pushing ahead with an independence declaration, criticised the court's decision.
"Once more, the Spanish state interferes in our democratic institutions," Mr Puigdemont wrote in a tweet.
Mr Torra had remained at the helm of Catalonia during the appeal but the decision must be implemented even if the case is taken to the European Court of Human Rights, as pledged by Mr Torra's defence team.
The banner at the centre of the case referred to a dozen former Catalan Cabinet members, MPs and activists who were imprisoned or left Spain following a declaration of independence in October 2017.
The court said Mr Torra had "stubbornly" disobeyed the country's electoral board by refusing to take it down from a balcony in the regional government's headquarters.
In hearings, Mr Torra and his defence lawyers had argued that he was defending the higher cause of political and human rights. But the Supreme Court judges said that the electoral board's order did not violate Mr Torra's right to free speech and only limited what he could do in his role as an elected official.
Mr Torra, who has in the past encouraged acts of civil disobedience in response to Spanish judicial rulings, did not immediately react to the ruling.
Polls and election results show that the 7.5 million residents of Catalonia, a wealthy north-eastern region, are roughly equally split on the question of whether it should become independent from Spain.
cataloniaplace: international


Feb 12 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes rose over 1 percent on Tuesday, in a broad-based rally fueled by a tentative deal reached by American lawmakers to avoid another partial government shutdown and hopes that the U.S.-China trade talks could result in an agreement.
It was unclear, however, if President Donald Trump would accept the deal as congressional aides said it did not contain the $5.7 billion he wants for a border wall.
"Even though Trump hasn't settled on a deal, the way investors are looking at it is that this is more positive than what we had on Monday," said Randy Hare, director of equity research at Huntington Private Bank in Cincinnati, Ohio.
"The news on trade right now may not be as strong but it is still being viewed as a positive."
Trade talks resumed on Monday and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, ahead of high-level talks scheduled later this week.
The world's two biggest economies are seeking to strike a deal before a March 1 deadline, when additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will come into force.
Trade-sensitive industrials climbed 1.3 percent, boosted by Boeing Inc, Caterpillar Inc and 3M Co .
Chipmakers, which depend on China for a huge chunk of their revenue, also rose and pushed the Philadelphia chip index 1.86 percent higher.
The broader technology sector rose 1.19 percent, lifted by gains in Apple Inc, Microsoft Corp and Intel Corp.
The S&P 500 index is just about 7 percent away from its Sept. 20 record closing high, driven by optimism on trade, a largely upbeat fourth-quarter earnings season and a dovish Federal Reserve.
About 71 percent of the S&P companies that have posted earnings have topped expectations, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. But analysts' estimates for first-quarter earnings have turned negative for the first time since 2016.
At 11:06 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 278.90 points, or 1.11 percent, at 25,332.01. The S&P 500 was up 29.53 points, or 1.09 percent, at 2,739.33 and the Nasdaq Composite was up 96.78 points, or 1.32 percent, at 7,404.68.
Seven of the 10 major sectors trading higher posted gains of more than 1 percent, with the financial group's 1.49 percent rise the steepest, supported by higher bond yields.
Only the real estate sector was trading lower.
Cosmetics maker Coty Inc surged 14.4 percent, the most on the S&P, after German conglomerate JAB Holding Co said it planned to hike its stake.
Electronic Arts Inc jumped 3.4 percent after the videogame maker's newly launched battle royale game gained traction. Rival Take-Two lost 5.2 percent following a downgrade by a 5-star analyst.
Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 3.63-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 3.56-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.


text:
Would it be legal to block grant Medicaid?
I don't know, and I doubt the Trump administration does either. But we may soon find out.
With the Trump administration's encouragement, Tennessee is moving ahead with a waiver to block grant its Medicaid program under section 1115 of the Social Security Act. "Currently," as Stephanie Armour explains at the Wall Street Journal, "Tennessee, like other states, gets open-ended federal dollars because the government matches a percentage of state spending. A switch to block grants would essentially cap funding."
As I've explained before, the language of section 1115 is really broad. But it's not infinitely elastic. A waiver has to be a genuine experiment that advances the Medicaid statute's purposes. You might conceivably be able to squeeze block grants in there: for decades now, waivers have been used in expansive ways that would've shocked 1115's drafters.
But block grants are a big step past work requirements, which one court has already invalidated because they don't advance Medicaid's purposes. And work requirements are themselves a big step past prior waivers. Besides which, the whole point of block grants—if we're being honest—isn't to run an experiment or make Medicaid work better. The point, instead, is to give states the latitude to cut beneficiaries or benefits. That doesn't sound to me like it's consistent with Medicaid's purposes.
There may also be landmines in the Medicaid statute that would make it impossible to block grant the program. Section 1916(f), for example, says that you can't use 1115 authority to tinker with the program's general rules governing premiums and cost-sharing, except under really restrictive circumstances. That particular provision wouldn't preclude block grants, but there may be some other explicit limitation on 1115 that I don't know about. The Medicaid statute is a ferociously complex piece of legislation; if anyone can point me to other parts of the law that may pose problems for block grants, I'd love to see them.
At a minimum, there will be lawsuits.
block grants, Medicaid


text:
Polling expert predicts Greens' second seat will be Norwich South
Josiah Mortimer 11 February 2015 Polling expert predicts Greens' second seat will be Norwich South2015-02-11T12:29:33+00:00 Green Parties, News, UK 2 Comments
A polling expert has predicted that the Green Party's most likely next seat will be in Norwich South.
The analysis by the University of Strathclyde's Professor John Curtice comes in a new report for the Electoral Reform Society titled 'The Lottery Election'.
The report argues that the emergence of a seven party system under First Past the Post means that result of May's election is almost impossible to predict given the surge of the SNP, Greens and UKIP, alongside the collapse of the Lib Dems.
As Professor Curtice notes: "The most recent monthly poll averages represent a ten-point increase in UKIP support, a seven-point gain in the Green vote and a three-point rise in Labour support" – all factors which when combined with the post-September Scottish system mean the May result will be chaotic.
However, Curtis predicts the Greens will struggle to build upon Caroline Lucas' seat in Brighton:
"Winning a highly competitive seat on no more than a third of the vote is exactly what Caroline Lucas managed to achieve in Brighton Pavilion in 2010, thereby giving the Greens their first parliamentary success even though the party's overall national vote actually fell back a little as compared with the 2005 election. Now that the party's national support has risen to 8% the party would retain the seat if vote shares in the constituency were to rise and fall in line with the GB-wide movements since 2010.
"Achieving any other success would require the party to increase its support by much more than average in one or more constituencies. Its best hope would appear to be in Norwich South, where the party secured its second-highest vote in 2010, and which is already highly competitive between three parties."
[Disclosure: Josiah Mortimer works for the Electoral Reform Society]
electoral reform, Electoral Reform Society, ERS, General Election, Green Party, Green Surge, John Curtice, lottery election, Norwich, Norwich Greens, Norwich South, Plaid Cymru, Professor Curtice, SNP
First ever summit for Welsh independence to be held in Swansea
Gordon Brown's proposals on democratic reform are a step forward, but don't go far enough
Greens and Plaid Cymru to form new forum for growing the case for Welsh independence
About Josiah Mortimer
Josiah Mortimer is a journalist and communications professional.
View all posts by Josiah Mortimer →
Matthew - February 18th, 2015 at 4:44 pm none Comment author #16954 on Polling expert predicts Greens' second seat will be Norwich South by Bright Green
Another site now has the Greens as favourites in Bristol West (http://www.electionforecast.co.uk/tables/predicted_vote_by_seat.html) – I think the change must have come in the last couple of days, as they had been a few points behind in the prediction
Robert - February 12th, 2015 at 8:31 am none Comment author #16715 on Polling expert predicts Greens' second seat will be Norwich South by Bright Green
He didn't actually present any evidence for that prediction, so it hardly counts as news!
« Contenders announce bids for 2016 Holyrood elections
The fight against fossils: are we beginning to win? »


NVIDIA recently started to support Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync) as a GSYNC standard. Monitors that are check by NVIDIA for full compatibility will get a certification, which the manufacturers can then put on its box to bump up sales.
The list now has been updated with new monitor models tagged as NVIDIA certified. There are now seventeen displays certified, five of them have recently been added. This includes two models from Asus, which earlier this month announced. These have TN panels and a maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz. There are also two new models from Acer. The ED273 has a 144Hz panel, while the XF250 goes up to 240Hz. From BenQ the 240 Hz XL2540.
Nvidia says it has tested the 'G-Sync Compatible' screens for screen errors and flickering. Of the more than 400 screens, Nvidia found only 15 units good enough. If you have an adaptive sync monitor that is not certified, this disabled by default you can turn it on manually in the driver.
As far as I'm concerned, that isn't possible. The display controller can't dynamically change its refresh rate based on the input signal (because if it did, then that's what G/Free/Adaptive sync are). These syncs keep the refresh rate closely in-line with the frame rate, where it maintains a tear-free experience and hopes to prevent frames from being wasted (because doing that can cause input lag and micro-stutter).
So, let's say you have a 120Hz display with a G-Sync adapter plugged in. The display controller is operating at a constant frequency, but the input source isn't. So, you're either going to get tearing or you're basically just doing 120Hz with v-sync.
That doesn't bode well, looks like it's the same tech as in the monitor I'm waiting for.
nVidia replaces the whole scaler section, including the scaler chip and board with their own chip and accompanying parts. This costs, according to sources (I can't remember where I read this, it was several years ago) 50$ in parts, the rest of the cost is I guess getting the job done and the profit. I haven't seen this personally, but people say that between the same monitors, one with gsync parts, and one with ordinary parts, the gsync one has superior image quality (I doubt that, unless the stock one was really bad).
The module carries all the functional parts. It is based around an Altera Arria V GX family FPGA featuring 156K logic elements, 396 DSP blocks and 67 LVDS channels. It's produced on the TSMC 28LP process and paired with three DDR3L DRAM chips to attain a certain bandwidth, for an aggregate 768MB capacity. The employed FPGA also features a LVDS interface to drive the monitor panel. It's meant to replace common scalers and be easily integrated by monitor manufacturers, who only have to take care of the power delivery circuit board and input connections.
I'm also waiting on LG..... but i feel it wont come out till next year, 38GL950G-B, it could be easily my monitor for the next 5 years.
Just because you do not like tn doesn't mean it is not preferred by many.
All technologies, tn, ips, va, oled etc. Have their faults.
This leaves me with OLED, which is far too expensive currently, and therefore, i must go with a high quality, 8-bit or better TN model. I don't have IPS glow, i don't have smearing/ghosting, and i get great colors. I don't need better viewing angles or "more accurate" colors.
Personally i feel that if you were to try out a high quality tn panel and not purposefully view it from an angle you wouldn't use it at, you probably wouldn't think its "vomit inducing" and if you really do still you're probably just being an elitist. That said, everyones tastes are different.
Surely those scalers aren't in use if you're running at native resolution though ?
On the subject of Gsync vs Freesync, often GSync monitors are lower quality to try and recoup the cost of the Gsync module.
I've seen this across quite a few monitors that have G/Freesync variants.
They are always in use, it's the whole electronics of the monitor save for OSD, but that gets changed also. When they make monitor G-sync, it's basically a different monitor, the case, the panel, the backlight, those stay the same, but electronics is changed.
I think the whole purpose of G-Sync was to replace V-Sync. In order to sync frames with the display refresh rate using Vsync, there is the effect that Vsync rises the latency between GPU work process and display presentation. G-Sync is capable of taking care of the Vsnyc operation without latency issues, while also avoiding screen tearing in cases when Vsync is off.
Although most GPUs are fast enough to be capable of running Vsync just fine without the user noticing any lags, it may still affect performance in some way when frame drops trigger.
My display (BenQ XL2420G) have a built-in Gsync module installed and I've tested the difference between G-Sync and V-Sync and I must admit that it works great indeed. In some scenarios I've even gained a few fps when Vsync was off while Gsync on.
I paid like 480€ for the display back then when it was new. To me it was a fair price I guess, as I couldn't find any better 144Hz display for a budget with ~500€ that I liked anyway, even without G-Sync the options with other displays I've had were meh.
However I didn't know that G-Sync alone was responsible for the display price to rise for the 150-200 bucks that was mentioned here already.
However, I personally don't want to give away the hardware solution with G-Sync, because it really works great in my opinion. Considering upgrading my displays, the options that support the built-in G-Sync solution are getting less it seems, and my favourite displays that I'd consider purchasing only support AMD Freesnyc anyway.
The compatibility of Gsncy with FreeSync might be all good and so on, but this is something that works only on specific models better than others, which is just again another "+/-" comparison, instead of full compatibility. So I don't know what to think of this right now.
Let's say that's true. I wonder then, why does Nvidia try to make AMD FreeSync work over G-Sync, also taking the responsibility and costs that this project comes with, instead of making the hardware solution with G-Sync available to display manufacturers for a fair and more competitive price?
In addition there is also the faults that all of them can be affected with such as backlight-bleeding, banding, colour-banding, screen flicker, input-lag etc. and there is a lot of such models that have these faults regardless of the panel they use.


text:
12th Annual Route 66 Garage Sales begins Friday
By Jessica LemaThe Courier
The 12th Annual Route 66 Garage Sales will take place this weekend in Lincoln, Lawndale and Atlanta. Sales run from 8 a.m. to dusk June 8-10.
This year, the event includes over 75 garage sales in Lincoln and its neighboring communities.
The Mill on 66 and the Lincoln VFW Post 1756 will host flea markets throughout the weekend, while the Oasis Senior Center and the Humane Society of Logan County will hold group sales at the county fairgrounds.
On Wednesday, Lincoln residents Chas Austin and Beth Bryant were about halfway through a three-day set-up process in preparation for the event. Boxes, bins, tables and household items filled their front and side yards at the corner of Logan and Peoria Streets.
"This is my 12th year doing it and we get visitors from all over. We're very fortunate to have a lot of people who come back every year," Austin said.
Bryant said the most popular items tend to be tools and kitchen goods, "those are always big sellers for us."
Austin said the event provided a nice opportunity to clear out his attic, basement and garage. "Plus, it's always a lot of fun," he said.
To see a map of the garage sales and flea markets registered for this weekend, click here.
Yellow Pages for Lincoln
City of Lincoln
Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce
Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County
Springfield Journal Register
Lincoln Courier ~ 206 S. Chicago Street, P.O. Box 740 Lincoln, IL 62656 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy
Lincoln Cooks


Reciprocal linking is when you offer to link to a site in exchange for their linking to your site. This worked for a while several years ago, but Google caught on and has greatly devalued reciprocal links. It doesn't mean you shouldn't do reciprocal linking, especially if the link makes sense for non-SEO reasons, but reciprocal linking shouldn't be the focus of your link building strategy.
There are too many definitions of link farms to list here because people keep trying to reinvent the link farm to out smart Google. They generally don't work and even if they do, they are soon busted. Google has a good list of definitions here. Link farms are bad news. Stay away from them.
A linking wheel is when you write a series of articles or write one article and spin it (re-write it over and over with different words) and then post the articles on various user generated content sites like eZines, Squidoo, blogspot, etc. You then link the articles to each other and all the articles link to your main site. This can take a decent amount of work and you only get a limited number of links. Plus Google is on to this scheme as well and often devalues the links. You're better off spending that time writing some really good articles for your own site and letting people naturally link back to your site.
There is some debate as to whether Google and Bing count blog comment links, but even if they do, this is another strategy which takes a decent bit of time and may eventually be devalued anyway. Remember, links cannot have the nofollow tag if they are going to pass authority (there's debate about that too, but lets just go with it here). Most blogs use the nofollow tags in comments by default. So, you'd have to weed out the nofollow blogs and then you usually have to post quality, relevant comments to keep the blogger from deleting your comment. Finally, a link from most blog post pages wouldn't have much value anyway. It's just not worth your time.
Now that we've looked at some good link building strategies and some bad ones, here are 5 other things you need to know about link building.
What are some other link building strategies that you think are bad or just not worth it?
You might have a few beneficial ideas in this particular submitting. Exciting to see, thank you intended for revealing around!


text:
Home News Breaking News Forum Shines Spotlight on Housekeeping Department
Forum Shines Spotlight on Housekeeping Department
By Amy Bostock
TORONTO — After a two-year hiatus due to the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, attendees gathered at The Chelsea Hotel Toronto recently for Hotelier magazine's annual Housekeeping Forum, a full-day conference highlighting the nerve-centre of any hotel — the housekeeping department. Awards were also handed out for the coveted titles of Executive Housekeeper of the Year and Room Attendant of the Year.
Following morning sessions focused on the state of the hotel housekeeping department, post-pandemic, from the perspectives of hotel general managers and supplier, the focus shifted to the housekeeping team itself. Sessions included a discussion about mental health and wellness, the importance of human capital and a panel of housekeeping leaders who talked through the challenges of COVID-19 and how their teams overcame them.
Moderated by Rosanna Caira, editor/publisher of Hotelier magazine, Mental Health & Wellness: How to keep your housekeeping staff healthy, happy and safe featured Anna Chartres, regional director, Talent and Culture for Central Canada, Accor; Harriet Ekperigin, vice-president, Mental Health, Green Shield Holdings; and Janice Cardinale, Heart-Centric entrepreneur.
"I'm actually happy and sad to say that [mental-health issues are] something we've seen coming for a long time," said Chartres. "We've been working with our leaders in the mental-health area for about eight years, since we first realized it was key to help people understand the issues surrounding mental health. We've offered a lot of training for our leaders on how to have conversations and start to open the door on mental-health."
For Accor, opening that door included "offering certificate programs from Queens University, working with our EAP providers and providing ongoing support through our mental-health committee, which is made up of people who have a passion and really want to think about things we can do in this area. It really is about awareness, de-stigmatizing the issues and having honest conversations," said Chartres. "We're not professionals, but we can help people get the resources."
While mental-health awareness has grown, Ekperigin spoke to the fact that certain groups in Canada are more likely to face disproportionate challenges in accessing mental-health supports because of racism, discrimination, socio-economic status or even social exclusion.
"For people from marginalized communities or racialized communities, as well as those who are at the lower end of the socio-economic status, it's really difficult to talk about mental health," said Ekperigin. "The best thing we can do is what we're actually doing now — talking about mental health. But it starts at the top. I remember going into an organization and they wanted me to give them some tips about how to improve people talking about mental health in the organization. I said, 'Well, it starts from your senior leadership team. Does anybody talk about mental health at that level and offer support?' And they looked just looked at me and I said, 'Well, that's your problem.' Because every one of us knows somebody who struggles with mental health — or we do ourselves — so the fact that we're not talking about it at the senior leadership level does not give the people at the bottom the opportunity or the autonomy."
So how do companies start those conversations? According to Cardinale, the first step is education. "There's more education out there today than there ever has been. There are a lot of speakers that can be brought in to the hotel to speak to the staff more on a therapeutic level, make suggestions and talk about mental health openly and comfortable," she said. "It's about making brave spaces for them to be able to start a conversation."
She said leaders need to understand what people are going through and how they can re-frame how they're feeling and have perspective on it, "and not make them feel embarrassed that something is happening inside them. There's an opportunity to educate the human resources department and other people within the organizations so they know how to speak to these people — it's the language that's used, you have to show empathy."
The next group to take the stage discussed the challenges of finding housekeepers during a severe labour shortage. Moderated by Gopal Rao, the panel included Tony Elenis, president and CEO of Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA); Mandie Abrams, executive director, Hospitality Worker-Training Centre; Joshua Platz, managing partner, Global Hospitality Search Consultants; and Dena Maxwell, director of Workforce Development, Tourism HR Canada. The group examined some of the best practices being used and developed by hoteliers to ensure success on the hiring, training, diversity and inclusion fronts.
"We all know that COVID impacted our industry. We were the first hit and the hardest hit and it's going to take the longest for our industry to recover," said Maxwell to set the stage for the discussion. "For example, in the first two months of pandemic, we lost 880,000 employees, our unemployment rates reached 30 per cent. That number gives me butterflies — it's a big number. We experienced huge unemployment rates right off the bat [because] the border closures and the health restrictions directly impacted our businesses."
She said the fact that hotels had to lay off a lot of staff has caused a lot of issues going forward. "Even two years later, we're seeing a lot of reputational damage — our industry is now seen as unstable, with many afraid to return to this industry because they're not sure about it being locked down again and losing their jobs. If you get laid off multiple times, or you don't figure your job is stable, you're eventually going to leave the industry or seek out more stable work like factories or warehouses. So now we're competing with other industries and this is this is going to hinder our recovery."
Platz agreed, stating people who worked in the hospitality industry "were left with choices to make — are they just going to sit there or are they going to look for alternate means of supporting themselves and their family. And we when we look at the data, a lot of people chose to go back to school and learn new skills and a lot of people chose to altogether leave the industry and try something different. The service sector was a big beneficiary of the outgoing hospitality professionals — things like insurance and finance and government and real estate were big beneficiaries of our loss. And so now we are having to ask ourselves, how do we bring them back and attract new people?"
At ORHMA, Elenis and his team are collaborating with government on a program that will see the hotel industry reaching out directly to communities for staff.
"We're making a list of community groups and employment services and are engaged in building relationships with them. We're going to take candidates through training programs, there'll be a [government]subsidy paid, and then we're going to bridge them with industry. And there'll be a subsidy paid to the employer in a collaborative effort with the provincial government. It's new. It's been developed now for the last three or four weeks and we're excited about it."
"I think we can all agree that every problem we face as a society has always been solved by being innovative," said Abrams, pointing to companies that have chosen to go out and look for people in areas they hadn't before, such as people on the autism spectrum. "There are approximately 500,000 working age adults on the spectrum, but only one out of four are gainfully employed. [Employers need to] realize that people that have autism are not disabled. In fact, in some ways, these people are more effective employees as their attention to detail is bar none. So, the question is what programs do we have in place to start looking at non-traditional sources of employees?"
The Housekeeper's Perspective
The final panel of the day, moderated by Paul Gingras, brought together four housekeeping professions to talk about what is was like to work in Canadian hospitality during pandemic times. Panellists included Yudelkys Avila, Property Service manager at Friday Harbour Resort; Sara Park, assistant executive housekeeper at Chelsea Hotel Toronto; Domnick Pereira, director of Housekeeping at Hazelton Hotel; and Laura Domingues, director of Rooms, Accor.
The biggest challenge to housekeeping departments, shared Pereira, is staffing.
"We're seeking to employ the best in the industry and it's also important to retain the people we have. [During the pandemic,] hiring people was just impossible. We needed to make sure that we could offer our guests the same kind of service, which was difficult because of the limited resources we. had. So, we decided that we have put a cap on the number of rooms we offered, so that with the workforce we had, we could provide the service."
Pandemic challenges accelerated the evolution of technology across all industries, and hotels were no exception. But, said Domingues, although technology such as robotics can help shoulder some of the housekeeper's load, it will never replace a live human.
"I do believe that technology's amazing," she said. "And there's so many technologies you can utilize to support a team and to make it better and more efficient. But I don't think we can replace human beings in the housekeeping world quite yet — this isn't the industry or the division in which we can look at that."
Gringras wrapped up the session by asking, "If you could change one thing to make your job in housekeeping better, what would it be?"
"I want better understanding of what the housekeeping world is by everyone else," said Domingues. "That's why I believe cross training is such an important program in hotels. It inspires our colleagues and our talent, and gives them the opportunity to explore what is out there and what opportunities there might be for them in the future. It also allows everyone else outside housekeeping to understand the complicated and demanding world of housekeeping, which gives extra appreciation for what we do."
Park said she wanted to see promotions more available to those within the housekeeping department. "During training, [leaders need to be] observing and giving feedback and reviews, so staff can have the opportunity to move up. Especially now that we have young people coming into housekeeping, we need to offer the opportunity to do different jobs and not be stuck in one role their whole career."
The 2022 Hotelier Housekeeping Forum wrapped up a jam-packed day of programming with the much-anticipated Housekeeping Awards. Executive Housekeeper of the Year honours went to Gillian Jaramillo from Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, while Yvonne Jarvis from The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel was named Room Attendant of the Year.
Chelsea Hotel Toronto
employee health
hospitality related articles
hotel industry news
hotel magazine Canada
housekeeping department
Housekeeping Forum
Rosanna Caira
Previous articleChoice Hotels Canada Promotes Two Corporate Head Office Employees
Next articleHilton Expands Pet-Friendly Offerings with Mars Petcare
Coast Hotels Properties Earn 2022 Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Awards
VANCOUVER — Tripadvisor has recognized 21 properties within Coast Hotels Limited's portfolio with Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice awards, placing them in the top 10 per...


text:
Another Sticky Mess
By Michael Edmondstone - Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:30:00 GMT
North Sea oil rig image; Credit Shutterstock
New row bubbles over Scottish independence debate: who will foot bill for extensive North Sea clean-up when oil finally runs out?
Scotland's leading oil economist, Professor Alex Kemp of Aberdeen University, has told Westminster's energy select committee that, because the majority of UK oil rigs are in Scottish waters, an independent Scotland would be forced to foot a £30bn bill for decommissioning North Sea rigs, predicted for 2040.
Prof Kemp said: "There is no doubt about it, this will be an extra cost."
If Scotland win independence, that extra cost would be payable by Scottish taxpayers.
Scottish energy minister Fergus Ewing, however, rejected these claims outright, saying that the rest of the UK had a 'moral obligation' to contribute their share of the decommissioning costs.
The SNP member insisted a pro-independence referendum win would not wipe the slate of the benefits the UK has reaped from the rigs.
He said: "Plainly, given the UK has received £170bn from oil by rigs that have been decommissioned, then the UK received revenue in respect of those rigs.
"It would seem to us reasonable to suggest that having received all the revenue, which was accrued entirely in the UK, should in principal be the UK's responsibility.
"In principle, given that the UK has received substantial revenue from these rigs, it seems correct that the UK has a moral and certainly a legal duty to be responsible for decommissioning."
Fuelling the debate
Ewing's remarks have exacerbated the Scottish independence debate. The energy select committee chairman, Tim Yeo said Mr Ewing was "living in cloud cuckoo land." He said: "There is no way that an independent Scotland could come back in 28 years to the rest of the UK and ask for the clean-up costs to be paid."
John Robertson, Labour MP for Glasgow North West couldn't believe that the Scottish Parliament wanted revenue from oil reserves while ensuring the UK government "pays for any clean-up in 28 years time."
He said: "I find it absolutely incredible. Scotland has benefitted as much from oil as any area within the United Kingdom."
And Labour's shadow energy minister, Tom Greatrex, said: "What the SNP refuses to acknowledge is that oil and gas is a volatile and declining commodity, and that a separate Scotland would be less insulated from shifts in global commodity prices."
Good Energy, the UK's first 100% renewable energy provider, have made a similar point. Their website tells us that the UK currently produces only 43.1% of the electricity it consumes and this "lack of control over energy distribution and prices leads to a compromise of the country's energy security."
All the witnesses at the Westminster meeting agreed on one point: that even if Scotland separated from the rest of the UK, there should still be a single energy market, in the name of efficiency and cost saving.
Mr Robertson suggested that: "If he (Mr Ewing) thinks a single energy market is a good idea, why does he think that breaking up the UK in other respects is a good idea?"
A spokesman for Mr Robertson added that Mr Ewing's evidence left more questions than answers.
Oil, money, politics - it seems this is one debate that's not going anywhere in a hurry.
More from the Green Opinions Blog / Back to the Homepage
Topics: Oil and Gas


text:
Portage County officials sworn in during ceremony
Nathan Vine
STEVENS POINT – Mike Lukas joked on Monday that the biggest sweat he worked up was serving cake to well-wishers.
Lukas, Portage County's new sheriff, was one of several county officials sworn in during a ceremony in Portage County Circuit Court Branch II Monday. Also sworn in by Circuit Court Judge John Finn were Coroner Scott Rifleman, Clerk of Courts Trish Baker and Court Commissioner Michael Zell.
Lukas essentially claimed the sheriff's office on Aug. 12 when he won a four-way primary race for the Democratic nomination. He then ran unopposed in the Nov. 4 general election to replace John Charewicz, who retired after 12 years as sheriff.
Lukas, who officially takes over Tuesday, and said he plans to meet with his full staff on Jan. 12 and begin to work on issues such as jail crowding and being more visible in the county's outlying communities.
"I do need to get up to speed with everything, and I'm excited to get started," said Lukas, who has been with the department for the past 21 years as a deputy.
Unlike Lukas, both Rifleman and Baker resumed their previous jobs with Monday's ceremony. Rifleman has spent more than three decades as coroner, having been first elected in 1981. Baker, meanwhile, was appointed to clerk of courts in 2011 to replace the retired Bernadette Flatoff and won re-election in the fall. It was the third successful election in 2014 for Baker, who also now serves on the Stevens Point Area Public School Board and the village of Park Ridge Board.
"I'm very honored to be able to serve the public in any way that I can, and I'm fortunate to have what I believe is the best staff in the county," Baker said.
Zell, a local attorney who primarily handles divorce and bankruptcy hearings, was appointed by the three judges in Portage County to replace Jan Roberts, who is retiring. As a court commissioner, Zell is able to oversee proceedings such as bond hearings.
"It feels great to be chosen to serve in this role, and I feel like it's something I can do for my community," said Zell.
Nathan Vine can be reached at 715-345-2252. Find him on Twitter as @SPJNathanVine.


text:
These full service agents are saving home sellers thousands
Have you ever wondered why it costs six percent to sell your home? That's no small number. For a $600,000 home, that equates to $36,000 - more than the U.S. median individual income.
If it seems like home sellers are being ripped off, it's because they are.
The Antitrust Division at the U.S. Department of Justice recently reported on this issue with the real estate brokerage industry:
"In other areas of the economy, the Internet has dramatically altered the competitive landscape by driving down costs and enabling innovative and more efficient ways of conducting business.
Traditional middlemen-such as travel agents and stockbrokers-face more intense competition that has propelled them to change, bringing consumers significant benefits.
The real estate brokerage industry has been slower to change, with the result that consumers are paying higher commissions and fees than they would under a more competitive system."
That's right. It doesn't actually cost 6% to sell a home anymore, but the archaic real estate brokerage industry has refused to pass these savings on to consumers.
Houwzer, a modern real estate agency, is offering consumers a better alternative by saving home sellers an average of $15,000 and providing home buyers a pressure-free experience with their full service, salaried agents.
Mike Maher, Houwzer's Co-Founder and CEO, had grown tired of seeing the traditional brokerage model consistently fail home buyers and sellers - something he experienced firsthand when he and his wife started flipping homes.
So Maher did what any smart entrepreneur would do - he created a better, faster, and cheaper alternative for the customer.
In a typical real estate transaction, the seller pays a steep 6% of their home's selling price in commissions - 3% to their listing agent and 3% to the buyer's agent. When you sell with Houwzer, you only pay their full service listing agents a flat $5,000 fee plus 2.5% to the buyer's agent at closing. That's a savings of $16,500 on a $600,000 home.
Maher is adamant that Houwzer doesn't skimp on the quality of their service to cut costs, a claim their clients heartily support.
"Candidly it boggles the mind why everyone isn't listing with Houwzer - they will Uberize the brokerage business," Tom, who sold with them, said. "You have no concern of 'getting less' from their listing model. The money we saved with Houwzer is still hard to fathom."
In their first three years of business, Houwzer saved home sellers in the Philadelphia and DC metros over $7.5 million in unnecessary fees. After serving over 1,000 clients, they've created a raving customer base with over 500 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5 stars.
So how are they doing it? Maher spilled the details in this recent Q&A. Answers have been edited for clarity and length.
What made you believe the traditional model needed to change?
My wife and I started flipping houses and became frustrated by the hefty 6% commission we were asked to pay as sellers. I discovered that over 90% of people now start their home search online. There was no reason for such high fees when websites like Zillow had greatly reduced the amount of time and money listing agents spent marketing properties. The problem was that even though the Internet was saving them money, the industry hadn't passed on the savings to consumers because it benefited them. A shake-up was long overdue.
How is Houwzer different than traditional brokerages?
It isn't just our model that sets us apart - it's also the motivation behind it. We sought to create a new kind of brokerage that is good for our clients, our agents, and our communities. So when it comes to what sets us apart, there are three main differences. First, we provide full service listings for a flat $5,000 fee plus 2.5% to the buyer's agent. This saves our home sellers an average of $15,000 compared to the standard 3% listing fee plus 3% buyer agent fee. Second, unlike traditional brokerages who hire agents as independent contractors, Houwzer pays its agents a salary with benefits so they can focus on customer service, not commissions. And third, we're the nation's first and only B Corporation brokerage, committed to social responsibility in the communities we serve.
Is Houwzer full service?
Absolutely - our team is beside you every step of the way, from the initial consultation to the closing table. Sellers still get a lockbox, sign, virtual tour, HD pictures and video, open houses, access to Houwzer's listing dashboard, and are listed on all major platforms including the MLS, Zillow, and Realtor.com. Those are fixed costs that do not cost more than $5,000. Rather than holding on to the steep traditional rate, Houwzer passes those savings on to the client.
How does Houwzer charge so little and still make money?
It's true that we aren't raking in the dough from our listing clients. We make the bulk of our money by assisting buyers.
In exchange for passing on savings to our home sellers, we ask them to consider buying their next home with us or refer friends who are buying. Many sellers are so satisfied with their experience they buy their next home with us and refer their friends and family. Houwzer's customer advocacy and organic growth has been amazing to watch.
We also offer our sellers the Houwzer Assist, a $2,500 transferrable home buyer rebate. Houwzer sellers can redeem their rebate anytime in the future or gift the rebate to a friend or family member to buy with us.
What kind of training does a Houwzer Agent receive?
Every one of our agents are highly trained, licensed REALTORS who only represent one side of the transaction. While our buyer agents focus exclusively on home buyers, our listing agents give their full attention to selling homes. This specialization helps our agents hone their skills far more quickly than a "jack-of-all-trades" agent who is trying to manage the home selling and buying process. Focusing our agents scope of work and equipping them with a support team has enabled our listing agents to close an average of 70 deals per year - that's almost 6x the industry average. Our listing agents' level of expertise is unparalleled.
How does Houwzer's team approach benefit sellers?
Providing an exceptional customer experience will always be the most important thing to us. With Houwzer, you get a team of specialists instead of one person who is forced to manage everything. Because of how traditional brokerages work, traditional agents are essentially juggling a small business. That doesn't just weigh on the agents, but it can cause the customer experience to suffer. Our agents can focus 100% on their clients because they have a support team who handles everything else - from marketing and administration to accounting and operations. Simply put, we take care of our agents so that they can take care of you.
home & gardenhouwzer


text:
You are here: Home / Gig Guide / Archive: 2015 / Hothouse Flowers
Hothouse Flowers, Rock City Basement
Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Hothouse Flowers continue to destroy venues across the country and further afield. "I take pleasure in facing adversity ... I don't see perfection as something that can be created externally... It is an experience. A connection between listener and player… if you feel the music they will feel the music" says singer and frontman Liam ó Maonlaí.
Since the release of their last CD, "Into Your Heart" Hothouse Flowers have been playing steadily around Ireland, America, Great Britain, Japan and Europe. Their shows last between two and three hours depending on the level of fever in the room. Most recently their sound has been enhanced and reinvigorated by the return of Peter O'Toole on bass, bouzouki and vocals. Drumming with the band these last ten years is Dave Clarke. Dave has been a drummer in Dublin since the beginning. His commitment to the beat is mesmerizing. His style has been a force in the direction of Hothouse Flowers today. "I have had to find levels in my voice I never knew I had".. ó Maonlaí on playing with Clarke. Also playing with the band these days is Dorset man Martin Brunsden on double bass and backing vocals. His musicality adds yet another dimension to the ever evolving sound of the band. "I know by the look on Martin's face whether the gig is going well or not! His smile and onstage interaction is infectious!" remarks guitarist and founder member Fiachna O Braonáin.
There is an unpredictable energy in the band that harkens back to the "Risk" days. They call upon their grand repertoire to create a show that is unique to the time and place. No two shows are the same. Improvisation can come at any point and allow the men express their brightest and their darkest influences. "Rock and Roll is not about safety or politeness, it is not about perfection either. It is expression and it is spirit." Humour is also never far from a Hothouse Flowers night. They do not take themselves seriously however, there is no mistaking the musical integrity among them as they open up to each other in musical dialogue.
Fiachna, Liam and Peter are traditional musicians. This allows for moments of ancestral connection. What was a second before a Doors-like workout, becomes an earnest and a timeless offering to the memory of Currachaí na Tra Báine. A song inherited by Fiachna describing the blow inflicted upon a community and a family due to drowning. This moment and moments like these set the Flowers apart from almost any other band of their time and trade. They are carriers of Culture and all of what that entails.
Hothouse Flowers came out of tough times. They played the streets and brought the streets to the stages of the world. Individually Fiachna and Liam are enjoying a broadening of their horizons. Fiachna has been producing and presenting radio and television programmes and working as a composer of music for television. Liam has been collaborating with the Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre Company. Still Hothouse Flowers has not yet fulfilled her destiny. The possibilities are endless. The will is there. Ni fada go bhfeicfear.
Hothouse Flowers are:
Liam O Maonlai: Vocals, piano, bodhrán, guitar.
Fiachna O Braonain: Vocals, guitar, tin whistle
Peter O Toole: Vocals, bass, bouzouki
Dave Clarke: Drums and percussion
Martin Brunsden: Vocals, double bass.


text:
Q: Android drawing position on view As I am a beginner of Android developement, I need someone to give me an answer or any comments on my question.
When I draw a simple rectangle on a view with the following code, the rectangle doesn't show in the way in which I would expect.
canvas.drawLine(0, 0, getWidth(), getHeight(), framePaint);

wrong

But when I changed it like this, it shows properly.
canvas.drawRect(1, 0, getWidth(), getHeight()-1, framePaint);

Correct

That looks like the left and the bottom lines are clipped out of the view.
I was expecting that the position of view starts zero-indexed such as 0 ~ (size of view)-1. Do I understand wrong or did i do something wrong?
The framePaint is configured like this;
framePaint = new Paint();
framePaint.setColor(Color.rgb(255,0,0));
framePaint.setStrokeWidth(1);
framePaint.setStyle(Paint.Style.STROKE);

A: Here's what happens:
When you subtract one from the total pixels, it draws the line(s) in the image, not outside of it.
Also the "1" at the start also helps the code stay in the canvas.
You may want to try replacing the 1's in the code with 2's, as the canvas uses an extra pixel to automatically remove "aliasing".


HOLIDAYMAKERS and international buyers are eyeing up Mallorca.
The Balearic island has recorded the largest year-on-year growth of any Spanish destination, with property sales rising 39%, according to the National Institute of Statistics.
Meanwhile, tourists are also looking to get their Mallorcan fix, with Palma de Mallorca ranked as the third most searched destination in Europe, according to Global Travel Insights.
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey España, is delighted that Mallorca is doing so well.
"We have certainly experienced a growing interest in property on Mallorca as it becomes a prominent must-visit destination on the international stage," he said.


A) Power is moving vertically, from the nation-state to the global community. With how interconnected everything is today, international governance will become increasingly important. Per him, this will probably not happen through the establishment, or strengthening, of an international government. Instead, this will be governance enforced by international treaties--something we are already seeing.
B) Power is moving horizontally, away from the West and the USA, toward the entire world. The West will no longer be clearly dominant, as other parts of the world rise in power, wealth and technology. The USA will probably remain the pre-eminent power for a while yet, but it will be the first among many, rather than the only kid in the park.
C) Power is moving away from military strength, and into other areas: industry, technology, infrastructure and social clout. The world is so interconnected now, no nation-state can crouch, self-sufficient, behind their walls, because no one is self-sufficient behind their walls. Riots and grain shortages on one continent can have consequences across the world.
We must understand that we have a shared destiny, with each other, and with our enemies.


NATPA has established the online payment method using PayPal. It is a secure process similar to any online transaction like shopping at Amazon. NATPA is registered with PayPal as a non-profit organization. There will be an invoice available for you to save or print for each transaction.
You can click the following link to 1) donate to NATPA Professor Liao Shutsung Fund (NATPA廖述宗教授基金); 2) pay your Membership dues, or 3) donate to the general fund in NATPA.
Copyright 2013 NATPA NATPA - Donate to NATPA Foundation Fund.


text:
Clamor ceased publication in December 2006. This website contains information for your reference and archival purposes only.
Allied Media Conference
Clamor Music Festival
About Clamor
Editors' Links
Seeds of Poverty & Forests of Wealth
A light analysis of international wealth inequities
Hal Hixson
"... and in his determination of what he needs he must be governed to a great extent by the gravity of the needs of others."
Thomas Merton - New Seeds of Contemplation
What do we need? How do we determine what are our basic needs and what are luxuries? Once we do this on a personal level, how can we transfer these decisions to a national or even an international level? How can we ensure that the basic needs of every person on earth are met?
Obviously, these questions are hypothetical, since it would take the participation of a high percentage of the population of the world before any real redistribution of resources would take place. The goal of wealth redistribution seems even more far-fetched when we consider the tight grasp with which wealthy powers hold on to their fortunes. And when we add that the gap between the rich and the poor of the world is growing at an exponential rate, the potential for change seems drastically out of reach.
This article seeks to illustrate the vastness of this global wealth gap and, through the use of various economic indicators, show that there really are only a few who sit atop a mountain of money at the expense of a suffering majority. This inequality will be further explored through an analysis of the factors that encircle and contribute to it, such as the massive debts burdening developing nations and the increasing reluctance of the West to respond to emergencies in the developing world. Specific consideration will be given to the economic relationship between the United States and Sub-Saharan Africa, a dichotomy that clearly expresses the magnitude of the gap. Through these various observations, a picture of the economic inequity in the world will hopefully emerge and, with it, some possible steps toward its remedy.
It is always interesting to note the origins of an argument and the foundations on which it stands. The seeds that grew into this article came from several sources, all of which moved my thoughts toward the desire to write an analysis of the current international economic milieu. The initial inspiration came as I milled my way through a mass of African children, their small hands grabbing mine as a multitude of tiny heads bobbed along. In January 2000, I was in Jos, Nigeria, being led by a team of missionary doctors through the narrow streets of "Blind Town," a subsection of a city that is a virtual sea of hunger and want. Here, first-hand, I saw the realities that people in developing nations face in the shadow of the unprecedented success of global capitalism. And as I sat through the 16-hour plane ride from the heat of West Africa to the crisp chill of Midwest America, the divide between the richest and the poorest of the world's populations took rigid form in my mind.
The second source of motivation was a National Public Radio commentary that aired around July 4, 2000. The commentator, Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor and editor of The American Prospect, sought to let a gust of air out of the bulbous red-white-and blue economic balloon that is the United States by pointing out that though it has become the richest and most powerful nation on earth, America's altruistic impulses are most certainly waning: "Independence Day is a great occasion to celebrate our nation's greatness, but if we think that we're really independent of the rest of the world and won't suffer the long-term effects of global poverty, we're not nearly as great or as smart as we think we are" (Reich, U.S. Gives, 2000). As fireworks cracked and millions of flags flew, I once again thought about the enormous economic gulf that separates America from the rest of the world.
The third and most direct impetus for the construction of this analysis was a single sentence, a portion of which provides the opening quotation for this piece. They are the words of Thomas Merton, monk, activist and poet, and they speak to the central theme of this article -- indeed, they speak to a fundamental mandate of life, a principle that should inform any action. But Merton's words do not simply demand a compassion for other people. They instead require that we take others' needs into account when we determine how much we ourselves need. So, in turn, these words not only condemn the proliferation of poverty but also the acceptance and glorification of gluttony. This idea is, of course, central to any criticism of abundant opulence, but the way in which Merton phrases the thought cuts right to the center of greed and leaves us to justify our rapacity in the eyes of the great equalizer. And so, from these collective "seeds of contemplation," gathered over many months, grew the following discussion and all its subsequent conclusions.
Basics of Distribution Inequities
It seems logical that if we want to look at the distribution of wealth in the world, we should begin by looking at the extreme ends to the spectrum. Of course, at the top of the heap is America, a country that has an economy that is growing at a faster rate than any other time in its history. In fact, in the past twenty years, the wealth of America grew from $7 trillion to $32 trillion, a rate that exceeded federal expenditures by 400 percent (Reich, It's the Year 2000 Economy, 2000). This is a staggering statistic, but when you consider that not only is America the richest country on earth, but its internal distribution of wealth is wildly disproportionate, you begin to appreciate the conclusion that it is truly a tiny few who control the majority of the world's wealth. To illustrate this disparity further, consider that the richest 20 percent of Americans have incomes that have risen twice as fast as those of the middle 20 percent while the average annual income of the poorest 20 percent has actually dropped from $10,000 in 1997 to its current level of $8,800 (Reich, It's the Year 2000 Economy, 2000). As the richest members of the richest country on earth are getting richer faster, the poorest members of the richest nation on earth are getting poorer. Now, if you throw the rest of the world into the equation, the distance between the top (the richest 20 percent of Americans) and the bottom (the poorest of the developing world) is nearly too great to fathom.
In relation to the rest of the world, America is the economic superpower. With its population comprising only five percent of the world total, America produces 27 percent of the world's total economic output (Reich, U.S. Gives, 2000). This leaves 73 percent of the wealth to be divided among the remaining 95 percent of the world's population and of course, this is not distributed evenly. In fact, the share delegated to the poor of the world is slowly dwindling. In the past decade per capita income has dropped in 80 nations, and 20 percent of the world's population live in degrading poverty, each member of this bracket struggling to survive on less than $1 per day (Bekele, 1999). And as this substantial population of the world is plunged further into poverty, the West continues to turn its back. In the past ten years the proportion of wealth spent by the West on humanitarian aid has gone down by 30 percent (Oxfam, 2000). Specifically, the U.S. falls next to last among twenty-one industrialized nations in per capita aid, giving only $29 per year per American to poor nations (Reich, U.S. Gives, 2000). So not only is the wealth divide widening, but the amount of money that rich countries are willing to give to compensate is rapidly decreasing.
Another prominent indication of the West's unwillingness to face the problem of international inequalities is its growing reluctance to tend to emergencies in the developing world. A review issued by the World Health Organization in July 2000 reports that nearly a quarter of its appeals to international donors to support life-saving health programs for victims of war, population displacement and natural disaster yielded zero response. Overall, the WHO has suffered major losses in support recently that affect its ability to provide adequate health care in the developing world. The WHO has received only a fraction (less than 27 percent) of the funds that it requested through the United Nations Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP), the process by which the UN gathers humanitarian aid funds from donor countries and distributes these funds to organizations (WHO, 2000). To give perspective to this statistic, consider that for 2001 the total amount requested from the CAP by all organizations is $2.26 billion -- the price of two jet fighters (Mountain, 2000).
Not only is total response dwindling, but levels of response vary with respect to geographical region. For instance, in a briefing issued by Oxfam, statistics indicate that the monetary response of the West to the crisis in the former Yugoslavia was far greater than to any of the comparable African crises. In the height of emergency, the former Yugoslavia garnered crisis funds equivalent to $207.29 per person while Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola, all countries with raging civil wars, received only $16, $8.40 and $47.98 per capita respectively (Oxfam, 2000). In addition to these regional disparities, organizations also suffer from inequities related to the type of work that they do. For example, the World Food Program received 48.6 percent of its required CAP funds while the WHO received only 22.7 percent. This shows an increasing trend toward support of food-related programs over non-food assistance. This is troubling because non-food assistance, including health, education and sustainable livelihood projects, are essential to building peaceful and self-enhancing societies. Although emergency food aid is vitally important, reluctance to fund non-food assistance only contributes to future difficulties. Thus, even within the small amount of money that is contributed toward humanitarian aid, discrepancies in funding persist.
READ THE REST OF HAL'S ARTICLE IN ISSUE #7!
Clamor Magazine (a project of Become the Media) P.O. Box 20128, Toledo, OH, 43610, USA.
Website by amphibian | Header graphic by Monkey Bubble Media


text:
Q: retriving user information - getting junk characters appended in Rails 3 When i am tring to retrive user information from mysql database, i am getting some junk characters appended to the column values and some column values are not displayed - but the data is available in database.
Here is code which is used to retrive user info:
user_controller.rb
edit_user = User.find( params[:id])
@realname = edit_user.realname - value is displayed properly
@username = edit_user.username - value is displayed properly
@email = edit_user.email - value is displayed by junk characters - but value is not displayed in rails console and value can be seen in mysql database.

i.e. email value obtained is 0/, job_desc is 0/
Phone values as 1111/
addresses values as Office/
@phones = edit_user.phones
   @phones.each do |phone|
    if phone.phone_type == "Office"
        @phone1 = phone.number
    elsif phone.phone_type == "Mobile"
        @phone2 = phone.number
    elsif phone.phone_type == "Home"
        @phone3 = phone.number
    end
   end

user.rb - model:
class User < ActiveRecord::Base
     has_many :phones
    has_many :addresses
end
phone.rb
class Phone < ActiveRecord::Base
     belongs_to :user
end
address.rb
class Address < ActiveRecord::Base
     belongs_to :user
end

Can anyone guide me where i am making mistake or suggest me an approach to get user information properly without junk characters?
Thank u
Sudhir

A: I think there must be something going on outside the code you supplied.
In rails console can you do the following...
u = User.new
u.realname = "1"
u.username = "2"
u.email = "test@something.com"
u.save

x = u.id

u = User.find(x)
puts x.email

And post the results of this


Happy Easter Sunday Everyone! And don't forget to smile.
Feliz Domingo de Pascua a todos! Y no se olviden de sonreír.
May the peace of Christ remain with you all.
Que la paz de Christo permanezca con todos.
These pictures were taken at Reynolda Gardens Of Wake Forest University in Winston Salem, NC.
Love the jacket, perfect for Spring!
Lovely shot with the tulips. Love this look for Easter.
Thanks Lindsey! I'm glad you like it.
I am consistently inspired every time I visit! Thank you for that!
Thank u my dearest Sue! I am so glad I can inspire a sweet lady like you. And you need to know that your energy and sense of happiness is also inspiring to me. Don't let me forget the polka dots.
Happy Easter dear friend! Wow I love these pictures and the coral with the black and white. I say yes to smiling too. Bag and boots are a great support to this fresh spring look. You are really talented at styling and modeling, I'm so impressed.
The colors in this outfit look great on you! Love your pictures!
Super cool look, I love the florals so much! Seriously! I'm glad I clicked on your comment on ATLANTIC-PACIFIC's blog and got led back here to yours. It's seriously full of GREAT info and juicy pics here! Just followed you on GFC and bloglovin', be sure to see more of you soon.Btw, you should check out my newest and possibly one of my best editorials/outfits featuring the Rag & Bone Deep V (no cleavage) sweater, Céline S/S14 runway fringe Aztec woven scarf (for Coachella?), and Phillip Lim debatable sandle/loafer/slingbacks!!! Guaranteed to provoke on a very 'ART' level!
Hey Nathan. I visited your wonderful blog. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Love the photos - that garden is so so pretty! And, I love your floral blazer.
pretty dress! and I love your smile!
Thanks Emilie! I don't own too many coral pieces. Maybe I need to reconsider this color.
Stunning look! Love your shoes!
OMG! Such a wonderful outfit. Love the whole look!
... and the tulips are bautiful. Great pics!
Wow! Can I have those lovely outfit?


On the Special CLR features (For CPU Lippert CLR2) page of the BIOS setup utility, I see a "plugin version" 20061011.BIN. I would like to know what is a Plugin for the BIOS and what is the impact because when I update the BIOS version, the plugin version does not changed. I have many cards like this and some have another version of plugin (may be newest card). My major concern is to know what is the "Plugin" and its impacts.
What board, what system, where are you downloading the bios, what page is showing this info?
How (right keystroke) to enter my Phoenix 6.00 PG bios?


What it actually does is just to call save on all the object classes, in fact eloquent has already his way to save data of an Eloquent class. Well, you could say: how we know this is an eloquent class? In fact we don't know that but we expect that as it's an EloquentDbSaver. With other implementatios we would do some different operation to save the data. What you could say is: hey we just read data from a csv and save that into a db, why you doing all that interfaces and abstract classes? Well the advantage is this: now we can create as many implementation of reading and saving data with any format we want; for example we can create an EloquentDbReader, a csvFileSaver or a JsonFileSaver and so on. This code was written in TDD but for this purpose i didn't show the test of each class, but if you are interested you can download the full sources (with the tests) here.
I hope you enjoy the article. Happy coding!


Xsab Portfolio Management received its license from the Capital Market Authority under CMA register 457/2008. It all began in year 2000 when El Sayad Group started a private investment desk to run the surplus liquidity within El Sayad Family & their %100 ownership companies. This desk was developed even more in 2004 upon signing a business partnership agreement with the world renowned Saxo Bank.
El Sayad Group has an outstanding track record and a longstanding presence, due to its major role in both the commercial and the industrial sectors in Egypt since its establishment in 1935 as a family business of medium size.
Portfolio management refers to the process of managing professionally many securities such as bonds, shares etc. Such services are provided by investment managers aiming at achieving certain goals for the benefits of the investors.
Forex is considered the biggest market among all financial markets due to its characteristics and unique attributes. It allows traders to buy and sell distinct currency pairs. No commission is charged per trade, the broker is compensated through the buy and sell price differential – commonly known as the "spread". Nowadays the size of trading foreign exchange is more than 3.5 trillion dollar per day.
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) dates back to more than 100 years, for Alexandria Stock Exchange was established in 1883 while Cairo Stock Exchange was established in 1903.
Address: 109 Omar Ebn El Khattab ST., Heliopolis, Cairo, EGYPT.


text:
WEF Davos 2023: Dates, how to follow; all you need to know
This meeting aims to address systemic risks to prevent uncertainty and fragility in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Through public-private collaboration, the Davos Forum 2023 aims to advance forward-thinking solutions and address the most pressing global challenges.
Shubham Singh
This meeting aims to address systemic risks to prevent uncertainty and fragility
The World Economic Forum (WEF) will hold its annual meeting in the Swiss town of Davos from January 16 to 20, 2023, with the theme "Cooperation in a fragmented world" to address the most pressing issues facing the world and to promote innovative solutions.
In order to rebuild trust and create the principles, policies, and partnerships required to meet the challenges of 2023, the event brings together about 2,500 heads of state and government, CEOs of corporations, representatives of civil society, members of the international media, and youth leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and North America.
In order to livestream the event, one needs to visit their official page www.weforum.org and also follow its social media handles. The official Davos 2023 meeting hashtag is #wef23.
One can also visit their official Facebook page http://wef.ch/facebook to watch the event. On LinkedIn, one can follow their updates on http://wef.ch/linkedin.One can also follow them on Instagram at http://wef.ch/instagram to get updates. Livestreamed sessions and videos can be seen on their YouTube channel: wef.ch/youtube.
The WEF is an international organisation which works with the most important figures in politics, business, culture, and other spheres to shape agendas for the world, regions, and industries.
The foundation's headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland, and it was founded in 1971 as a non-profit organisation. It focuses on three key areas: Mastering the fourth industrial revolution, solving the problems of the global commons and addressing the global security issues.
Posted by: Shubham Singh, Jan 09, 2023, 6:52 PM IST
#WEF Davos 2023
#World Economic Forum
#Davos 2023
#Davos Forum 2023
#WEF meeting date


text:
Homebuilder pays $10.58M for south Davidson land zoned for 1,600 residences
Tennessean, 2017/10/03
A Nashville homebuilder has bought 331 acres in south Davidson County for $10.85 million with plans for a pair of communities with more than 1,600 residential units.
David McGowan expects the Burkitt Ridge and Carothers Farms communities to include workforce housing in the mid-$200,000s to low-$400,000s range, including live/work units. Plans also call for office/retail space at both walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods.
"We consider this area to be one of the highest job growth areas in Middle Tennessee," McGowan of Nashville-based Regent Homes said about the area between Brentwood-Franklin, Smyrna-Antioch and downtown Nashville that he calls the Golden Triangle.
McGowan paid the Carter-Johnson family $5.85 million for 147 acres on Burkitt Road, east of Nolensville Pike in Antioch. That site has zoning that allows for 800 residential units including apartments, independent/assisted living units, townhomes condos and single family homes plus a fire station and 17,000 square feet of office and retail space.
Pending obtaining construction permits, McGowan expects to start site work in early next spring toward building the estimated $250 million Burkitt Ridge community over eight to 10 years. The land is across from Regent Homes' Burkitt Springs community.
Separately, McGowan paid Walton Development and Management $5 million for 184 acres adjoining Cane Ridge Park off Battle and Burkitt roads near Interstate 24 in Cane Ridge for his latest project at Carothers Farms, which he rebranded from Carothers Crossings. The master plan allows for 800 homes including live/work units, 20,000 square feet of office and retail space, a school, walking trails and a community garden.
McGowan's Regent Homes also has an option to acquire another roughly 158 acres at Carothers Farms over the next two years. That would allow the homebuilder to build another 1,000 residential housing units plus 180,000 additional square feet of office and retail space at that subdivision where Regent Homes already built and sold 60 homes.
This article originally appeared on Tennessean.


text:
500 - Edu/Training/Empl/Soc Servs (1)
(-) Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (3)
H.R. 5049, Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on September 18, 2014
S. 2188, a bill to amend the Act of June 18, 1934, to reaffirm the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on June 11, 2014
S. 2454, Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014
As reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on June 26, 2014
H.R. 4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014
As reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on June 20, 2014
S. 2040, Blackfoot River Land Exchange Act of 2014
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on May 21, 2014
S. 1603, Gun Lake Trust Land Reaffirmation Act
H.R. 3584, a bill to amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to authorize privately insured credit unions to become members of a Federal home loan bank, and for other purposes
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on March 14, 2014
H.R. 3448, Small Cap Liquidity Reform Act of 2013
Cost Estimate January 14, 2014
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Financial Services on November 13, 2013


Pure Red Ruby Devon Beef, naturally grown, by us, for you, in the Heart of Devon. All of our beef comes from our own herd of Devons so we know exactly where it comes from and how it has been reared so you can buy with confidence. It's fresh not frozen, packed, labelled and ready for your freezer or, if you can't wait to try, for instance, some of our gorgeous award-winning sirloin steak – for your dinner!


text:
Corresponding Fellow, Linguistics and Philology, elected in 2008
Professor Dan Sperber FBA
About this Fellow
Cognition, communication and culture in an evolutionary perspective; anthropological fieldwork in Ethiopia, theoretical and experimental work in linguistic pragmatics and in cognitive psychology
Website: http://www.dan.sperber.fr/
Current post
Directeur de Recherche émérite au Centre National de la Recherché Scientifique, Institut Jean Nicod, Paris; Professor, Departments of Cognitive Science and of Philosophy, Central European University, Budapest
About our Fellows
British Academy Fellows
The British Academy is a fellowship of around 1,400 leading national and international academics elected for their distinction in the humanities and social sciences. Each year, the British Academy elects to its Fellowship up to 52 outstanding UK-based scholars who have achieved academic distinction as reflected in scholarly research activity and publication.
British Academy Sections
On election, all Fellows are assigned to one of 18 broad disciplinary Sections spanning the humanities and social sciences. Fellows may also become members of an additional Section, according to the range of their scholarly expertise.
Other Linguistics and Philology Fellows
Professor Robert Dixon
Professor Geoffrey K Pullum
Professor Barbara Partee
Professor Hagit Borer


The personal computing revolution began with the Intel 8080 CPU. This 8-bit CPU was introduced in 1974 at 2 MHz and was the heart of the first kit computer, the MITS Altair 8800. But it was the far less costly 6502 CPU that drove the home computing market.
Like the 8080 and Z-80, the 6502 is an 8-bit CPU capable of addressing 64 KB of system memory. And just as the Zilog Z-80 had been based on the earlier Intel 8080 CPU, the MOS Technology 6502 was based on the Motorola 6800 CPU (released the same year as the 8080, and both chips initially sold for $360). In fact, many of the engineers behind the 6502 had worked on the 6800 at Motorola.
In May 1976, Motorola again slashed the price of the 68000 CPU, this time to $35.
MOS Technology created two development systems that engineers could use to prototype computers and other devices. The MDT-650 was a single-board computer, as was the KIM-1, which became very popular among computer hobbyists. The KIM-1 soon had company when Steve Wozniak designed the Apple 1, Apple's first computer and only kit computer.
The 6502-based Apple 1 launched Apple Computer, and the KIM-1 helped Commodore enter the personal computer market. Commodore's Jack Tramiel was so impressed with the 6502 CPU that he bough MOS Technology to give Commodore a price advantage in the new market.
Just as 1974 gave us the CPUs and 1976 gave us the hobbyist computers, 1977 gave us the first three lines of home computers. Apple launched the Apple II, a fully assembled computer with color graphics to replace the Apple 1 kit computer, in June 1977. Tandy Radio Shack gave us the TRS-80 in August 1977. And Commodore gave us the PET in October 1977.
Two of these, Apple and Commodore, used the 6502 CPU. They would be joined by Atari in 1979 and the BBC Micro in 1981, and the 650x design would also make its way into several early gaming consoles. Tandy Radio Shack would later introduce its Color Computer, built around the Motorola 6809 CPU, kind of a chip cousin of the 6502. The 8080, Z-80, and 8085 were more common in the business market, where CP/M would dominate.
The world's best selling computer, the Commodore 64, was built around a slightly modified version of the 6502 known as the 6510. The 6510 allowed the C-64 to switch out its ROMs for full access to its entire 64 KB of system memory.
In addition, the Atari VCS and Nintendo Entertainment System were also built around members of the 650x CPU family.
Western Design Center took the 8-bit 65C02, a CMOS version of the 6502, to the next level with its 65C816 CPU. The 65816 was fully backward compatible with the 65C02 but also included full 16-bit support along with 24-bit memory addressing, allowing it to go beyond the 64 KB limitation of the original 6502 and access up to 16 MB of system memory.
The 65816 is notable for its use in two popular devices. The Apple IIGS (late 1986) greatly improved upon the original Apple II line of computers with new graphic modes, the Esoniq SDP-1 32-channel digital sound chip, a 2.8 MHz CPU (vs. 1 MHz in most Apple II models), and memory ranging from 256 KB all the way up to 8 MB.
In fact, Apple made a deliberate choice to run the 14 MHz CPU in the IIGS at 2.8 GHz – it didn't want the IIGS to be perceived as competition for the Macintosh, which was built around the Motorola 68000, a 32-bit CPU with a 16-bit memory bus running at 8 MHz.
The 65816 design also made its way into the late 1990 Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), where it ran at 3.58 MHz. This was Nintendo's fourth generation gaming console and was destined to be the best selling console of its era.
The 6502 architecture had a huge influence on the world of personal computing from 1976 until well into the 1990s, when Commodore went out of business, Atari left the 8-bit market, Apple discontinues its Apple II line, and gaming consoles moved to the fifth generation, eventually leaving the SNES behind.