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How does one regain lost confidence in self? How does confidence and certainty determine the amount of money you make? What are the exact LRH tools to increase confidence, certainty and income? And Much More!


As a board certified plastic surgeon with special expertise in hand and wrist surgery, Dr. Gelfand is enthusiastic about treating people with pain, injuries, or cancer and helping restore function. His expertise include adult hand surgery, nerve repair, tendon repair or reconstruction, microvascular surgery, surgical treatment of difficult wounds, breast surgery and reconstruction including DIEP flaps, and correction of nasal deformities (rhinoplasty). Dr. Gelfand strives to provide safe and effective patient focused care with the goal of restoring and improving function, form and quality of life.
The earliest surgery date available (2 months out) was later than I was hoping for, but I understand.
I got the impression Dr. Gelfand was an knowledgeable physician but I was forced to get information from him regarding my injury. He didn't volunteer much information.
the doctor and office staff was excellent. the one problem was that someone waiting in the waiting room was watching a movie on a tablet and the sound was blaring. I could not understand why no one on the office staff asked that person to turn it down. maybe they couldn't hear it but I don't see how that's possible.
Had hurt finger, doctor helped me and it is still improving.
i received care in order to decrease risk of infection; as well as had the strength and mobility evaluated after a hand injury.
I had a good experience on my visit.
I wish that number (1) would be able to do his surgeries at Legacy Emmanuel. I am disable and out of pocket cost me $75.00 which I did not have.
Wait time for appointment was long - a week.
they went above and beyond thanks so much!
Dr. Gelfand is my hand specialist. He answered all of my questions regarding pain in my hands and best treatment for the pain. He made recommendations to relieve the pain and left the decision to me as to what I wanted to do.
I feel like the review process was very rushed and due to my condition I wasn't at my clearest thinking, which caused me to miss essential points from the conversation with the doctor. Fortunately the in-app messaging service helped me fill the gap fairly effortlessly.
Dr. Gelfand was very cordial and informative. The Dr. showed professional concern and provided educational information about my condition.
I hate these! Surveys never help my health so stop them!
It was a very quick visit with hardly any wait even with taking an xray did not have to wait very long at all. It was very well oiled choreography.
This visit was a surgical consult.
this doctor was very unprofessional and squeezed my broken hand as if he didn't understand that it was broken. and when I asked for something to help with the pain he treated me like I was a drug addict only seeking pain medicine. he made me feel bad and I would never like to see him again.
The PA of the dr. was also not helpful or caring to my needs.
This visit was wonderful. Sandy at the front desk was so wonderful and helpful.
From the time I entered the ER dept. of Legacy Mt Hood Hospital, saw Dr. Gelfand, surgery, office visits, xrays, Physical therapy, and follow up visits, I have had very good experience. I could not ask for better treatment from all the teams. I would be recommend any of the facilities or Dr. Gelfand and team to anyone.
THis visit was to a specialist who was referred by my primary doctor. Dr. Gelfand was quick to diagnose and treat my hand problem.
This doctor was ill prepared for our visit. He did not have a copy of my MRI, even though when I called to make the appt, I was sure to ask them to obtain a copy of it. When I brought the MRI to his attention, he was flippant about it's results. He was rude and inconsiderate. He did not speak clearly, nor did he make eye contact. He did not address my concerns, rather he said the same thing over again.He asked the same questions 2 or more times, as though he could not retain the information or did not believe my answer. I am seeking another Dr for another opinion, as I do not trust him. I felt as though I were on a hidden camera show or stuck in the 1950's. Who treats people like that?
I was experiencing issues with pain post surgery. I was scheduled for a CT scan [details deleted to protect privacy]. I wasn't expecting to hear any results until the following week. Dr Gelfand personally called me about an hour after the scan was done. I appreciated that call so much. He is so very thoughtful and a very rare and caring physician.
The entire office staff and providers are very pleasant, caring, and efficient at their tasks. I enjoy coming to appointments at this office.
Overall value of my visit was good.
This was an information gathering for me regarding a possible breast reconstruction. it was thoroughly explained to me.
I really enjoy the entire office and staff. They treat me like family.
I was very pleased with my experience of hand and wrist surgery.
Not regular doctor but was a very good experience.
Most of the questions were not applicable to my seeing Dr. Gelfand, because Isaw him through Mt. Hood ER, then saw him before the office actually opened, when he determined I needed surgery. All the medical teams I saw in the ER, exam rooms,Dr.Gelfands office. and Surgery OR were knowledgeable, professional, many had good humor, pre-op, recovery were "great" experiences albeit for all that went with a very broken wrist. All the facilities are very clean as well as comfortable.
Could not finish surgery as planned. Did not check paperwork and let DNR be placed on med surgery plans. Which raised a total red flag.


Our services are tailored to the individual needs of the client.
Collect historical data supplied by Owner, incl. warranties, roof plans, etc.
Edge conditions of the roof, coping, perimeter metal edge, and fascia.
Penetration pans/pockets, drains, scuppers, overflows and other roof penetrations.
Expansions joints and control joints.
Provide list distresses detailed by roof setion.
Roof distresses to be plotted and identified on roof plan(s).
Time and material cost estimate for identified roof membrane repairs.
Mark leak locations identified by Owner on the roof plan.
Quantify membrane and flashing distresses.
Notify manufacturers of warranty repairs to be corrected (if any).
Roof plan(s) identify approximate size, shape of roof section and rooftop equipment inventory.
Description of distress causes (poor workmanship, material defect, routine maintenance, etc).
Perform gravimetric analysis for moisture content.
Submit a Big Analysis of all Bid Proposals.
Quality Assurance Observation – The NRCA recommends the best way to ensure a quality-roofing project is to provide an independent full-time Quality Assurance Observer (QAO) throughout the roofing project.
Record field testing required by Manufacturer of roofing materials.
Record temperatures and weather conditions on a daily basis.
Assure installation is in compliance with Contract Documents.
Photographic documentation of overviews & close-ups of roof installation.


text:
title: redis
type: processor
status: stable
categories: ["Integration"]
---

<!--
     THIS FILE IS AUTOGENERATED!

     To make changes please edit the contents of:
     lib/processor/redis.go
-->

import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs';
import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';

Performs actions against Redis that aren't possible using a
[`cache`](/docs/components/processors/cache) processor. Actions are
performed for each message of a batch, where the contents are replaced with the
result.

<Tabs defaultValue="common" values={[
  { label: 'Common', value: 'common', },
  { label: 'Advanced', value: 'advanced', },
]}>

<TabItem value="common">

```yml
# Common config fields, showing default values
label: ""
redis:
  url: ""
  operator: ""
  key: ""
```

</TabItem>
<TabItem value="advanced">

```yml
# All config fields, showing default values
label: ""
redis:
  url: ""
  kind: simple
  master: ""
  tls:
    enabled: false
    skip_cert_verify: false
    enable_renegotiation: false
    root_cas: ""
    root_cas_file: ""
    client_certs: []
  operator: ""
  key: ""
  retries: 3
  retry_period: 500ms
```

</TabItem>
</Tabs>

## Operators

### `keys`

Returns an array of strings containing all the keys that match the pattern specified by the `key` field.

### `scard`

Returns the cardinality of a set, or `0` if the key does not exist.

### `sadd`

Adds a new member to a set. Returns `1` if the member was added.

### `incrby`

Increments the number stored at `key` by the message content. If the
key does not exist, it is set to `0` before performing the operation.
Returns the value of `key` after the increment.

## Examples

<Tabs defaultValue="Querying Cardinality" values={[
{ label: 'Querying Cardinality', value: 'Querying Cardinality', },
{ label: 'Running Total', value: 'Running Total', },
]}>

<TabItem value="Querying Cardinality">

If given payloads containing a metadata field `set_key` it's possible
to query and store the cardinality of the set for each message using a
[`branch` processor](/docs/components/processors/branch) in order to
augment rather than replace the message contents:

```yaml
pipeline:
  processors:
    - branch:
        processors:
          - redis:
              url: TODO
              operator: scard
              key: ${! meta("set_key") }
        result_map: 'root.cardinality = this'
```

</TabItem>
<TabItem value="Running Total">

If we have JSON data containing number of friends visited during covid 19:

```json
{"name":"ash","month":"feb","year":2019,"friends_visited":10}
{"name":"ash","month":"apr","year":2019,"friends_visited":-2}
{"name":"bob","month":"feb","year":2019,"friends_visited":3}
{"name":"bob","month":"apr","year":2019,"friends_visited":1}
```

We can add a field that contains the running total number of friends visited:

```json
{"name":"ash","month":"feb","year":2019,"friends_visited":10,"total":10}
{"name":"ash","month":"apr","year":2019,"friends_visited":-2,"total":8}
{"name":"bob","month":"feb","year":2019,"friends_visited":3,"total":3}
{"name":"bob","month":"apr","year":2019,"friends_visited":1,"total":4}
```

Using the `incrby` operator:

```yaml
pipeline:
  processors:
    - branch:
        request_map: |
            root = this.friends_visited
            meta name = this.name
        processors:
          - redis:
              url: TODO
              operator: incrby
              key: ${! meta("name") }
        result_map: 'root.total = this'
```

</TabItem>
</Tabs>

## Fields

### `url`

The URL of the target Redis server. Database is optional and is supplied as the URL path. The scheme `tcp` is equivalent to `redis`.

Type: `string`
Default: `""`

```yml
# Examples

url: :6397

url: localhost:6397

url: redis://localhost:6379

url: redis://:foopassword@redisplace:6379

url: redis://localhost:6379/1

url: redis://localhost:6379/1,redis://localhost:6380/1
```

### `kind`

Specifies a simple, cluster-aware, or failover-aware redis client.

Type: `string`
Default: `"simple"`

```yml
# Examples

kind: simple

kind: cluster

kind: failover
```

### `master`

Name of the redis master when `kind` is `failover`

Type: `string`
Default: `""`

```yml
# Examples

master: mymaster
```

### `tls`

Custom TLS settings can be used to override system defaults.

**Troubleshooting**

Some cloud hosted instances of Redis (such as Azure Cache) might need some hand holding in order to establish stable connections. Unfortunately, it is often the case that TLS issues will manifest as generic error messages such as "i/o timeout". If you're using TLS and are seeing connectivity problems consider setting `enable_renegotiation` to `true`, and ensuring that the server supports at least TLS version 1.2.

Type: `object`

### `tls.enabled`

Whether custom TLS settings are enabled.

Type: `bool`
Default: `false`

### `tls.skip_cert_verify`

Whether to skip server side certificate verification.

Type: `bool`
Default: `false`

### `tls.enable_renegotiation`

Whether to allow the remote server to repeatedly request renegotiation. Enable this option if you're seeing the error message `local error: tls: no renegotiation`.

Type: `bool`
Default: `false`
Requires version 3.45.0 or newer

### `tls.root_cas`

An optional root certificate authority to use. This is a string, representing a certificate chain from the parent trusted root certificate, to possible intermediate signing certificates, to the host certificate.

Type: `string`
Default: `""`

```yml
# Examples

root_cas: |-
  -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
  ...
  -----END CERTIFICATE-----
```

### `tls.root_cas_file`

An optional path of a root certificate authority file to use. This is a file, often with a .pem extension, containing a certificate chain from the parent trusted root certificate, to possible intermediate signing certificates, to the host certificate.

Type: `string`
Default: `""`

```yml
# Examples

root_cas_file: ./root_cas.pem
```

### `tls.client_certs`

A list of client certificates to use. For each certificate either the fields `cert` and `key`, or `cert_file` and `key_file` should be specified, but not both.

Type: `array`
Default: `[]`

```yml
# Examples

client_certs:
  - cert: foo
    key: bar

client_certs:
  - cert_file: ./example.pem
    key_file: ./example.key
```

### `tls.client_certs[].cert`

A plain text certificate to use.

Type: `string`
Default: `""`

### `tls.client_certs[].key`

A plain text certificate key to use.

Type: `string`
Default: `""`

### `tls.client_certs[].cert_file`

The path to a certificate to use.

Type: `string`
Default: `""`

### `tls.client_certs[].key_file`

The path of a certificate key to use.

Type: `string`
Default: `""`

### `operator`

The [operator](#operators) to apply.

Type: `string`
Default: `""`
Options: `scard`, `sadd`, `incrby`, `keys`.

### `key`

A key to use for the target operator.
This field supports [interpolation functions](/docs/configuration/interpolation#bloblang-queries).

Type: `string`
Default: `""`

### `retries`

The maximum number of retries before abandoning a request.

Type: `int`
Default: `3`

### `retry_period`

The time to wait before consecutive retry attempts.

Type: `string`
Default: `"500ms"`

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
Arrests made in Glenshire Drive fire
Greyson Howard
Sierra Sun
A suspicious fire near Glenshire Drive in Truckee on Sunday resulted in the arrest of a 22-year-old San Francisco area man.
The blaze was contained to less than one acre, but burned within 50 yards of homes in the Olympic Heights subdivision, according to police reports.
Gene Welch, public safety and information officer for the Truckee Fire Protection District, said the U.S. Forest Service was first on the scene, and crews worked from 12:37 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. to squash the fire.
Officers found a vehicle matching the description of one witnesses reported seeing leave the area after smoke was first observed. Three suspects were contacted and eventually admitted their involvement, said Truckee police Cpl. Roy Richner in a news release.
Shunji Murakami, 22, was arrested on suspicion of unlawfully causing a fire burning forest land, a felony, and booked in the Nevada County jail. Kota Yoshida, 23, and Yuhei Yoshida, 23, were cited and released on suspicion of causing a fire, a misdemeanor, according to police reports.
All suspects are from the San Francisco area and were on a fishing trip when the incident occurred, according to police.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


text:
package ch.giesserei.model;

import javax.persistence.Embeddable;
import javax.validation.constraints.Max;
import javax.validation.constraints.Min;
import javax.validation.constraints.NotNull;
import javax.validation.constraints.Size;

import org.apache.commons.lang3.StringUtils;

/**
 * Adresse einer natürlichen oder juristischen Person.
 * Die Adress-Felder werden in ein anderes Model eingebettet.
 *
 * @author Steffen Förster
 */
@Embeddable
public class Adresse {

    @NotNull(message = "{val.strasse.not.null}")
    @Size(min = 1, max = 100, message = "{val.strasse.max.length}")
    private String strasse;

    @NotNull(message="{val.plz.not.null}")
    @Min(value = 1000, message = "val.plz.min")
    @Max(value = 9999, message = "val.plz.max")
    private int plz;

    @NotNull(message="{val.ort.not.null}")
    @Size(min = 1, max = 100, message = "{val.ort.max.length}")
    private String ort;

    public String getStrasse() {
        return strasse;
    }

    public void setStrasse(String strasse) {
        this.strasse = strasse;
    }

    public int getPlz() {
        return plz;
    }

    public void setPlz(int plz) {
        this.plz = plz;
    }

    public String getOrt() {
        return ort;
    }

    public void setOrt(String ort) {
        this.ort = ort;
    }

    public boolean istEmpty() {
    	return StringUtils.isBlank(this.ort) && StringUtils.isBlank(this.strasse) && this.plz == 0;
    }

}


If you use Contronics GOL (Guard OnLine) you can remotely download data and control tours in real time over the web. Probably you use a USB interface to connect your Guardus to a Windows machine, either to program it or to download it's data.
This is only possible thanks to a Java plugin downloaded from GOL witch uses NPAPI (Netscape Plugin Application Program Interface), a legacy industry standard supported by today's web browsers. However, major browser developers decided to drop NPAPI support. This means this Java plugin who connects your USB interface with GOL will no longer be able to run.
To enable local USB downloads to work with GOL, Contronics developed GOL-Volley, a small utility you can download and install into Windows that takes care of the connection between USB port and GOL system running inside your web browser. We recommend you to install GOL-Volley today, even if your browser still supports NPAPI. October 7th on, GOL will drop the Java plugin use and detect local USB interfaces through GOL-Volley only.
For further information and details please refer to our technical report TecInfo-022-GOL-Volley.


ESPN starts every Sunday with a story. This weekly, hourlong newsmagazine features a mix of investigative reports, big-name profiles, interviews, global issues, stories that show why sports matter, and quirky tales from off the beaten path. Bob Ley, the network's longest-serving commentator, and senior news correspondent Jeremy Schaap host the award-winning series.
The intimate and untold stories behind the tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team.
In-depth profile of Hafthor Bjornsson, better known as "The Mountain" on "Game of Thrones"; following his journey from his brief career playing basketball in Iceland to his quest to become the World's Strongest Man and his unlikely acting career.
The legacy of Declan Sullivan, who died while filming a 2010 Notre Dame football practice.
Deland McCullough's improbable journey and unbelievable discovery.
Jeremy Schaap sits down with fallen Cubs icon Sammy Sosa; the story behind an incredible discovery and ultimate closure for the family of an astronaut.
A hockey fan gets the gift of life through her love of the Pittsburgh Penguins; Chris Bosh talks about the condition that forced his retirement; Coach K tells the story of how his mother influenced his coaching; "The Calhoun Project" final chapter.
MMA star Michelle Waterson talks about balancing motherhood with her fighting career; on the heels of his blockbuster contract, a rare look at Mike Trout's life on and off the field; part three of a series on Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun.
Part 2 of the series on coach Jim Calhoun as he attempts to build a Division III program while he fights stage 4 cancer; the remarkable story of the coach behind No. 16 seed UMBC's win over No. 1 seed Virginia last year.
An interview with NBA center Enes Kanter, who is accused of being a terrorist by his home country of Turkey; Hall of Fame basketball coach Jim Calhoun comes out of retirement to build a Division III program.
A look back at the ascent of Bryce Harper, fresh off his mega-deal with the Phillies; rare and intimate access with four-time Super Bowl champ Matt Millen as he fights for his life; Grant Hill gets house rental advice from Jay-Z and Beyonce.
A look at the making of the Oscar-nominated rock climbing documentary "Free Solo"; former Alabama running back Trent Richardson opens up about his NFL departure and recent return; an investigation into football's newest threat -- insurance.
A look back at the remarkable career of Lindsey Vonn; 5-foot-3 Hornets legend Muggsy Bogues opens up about the unique bond he shares with his older brother; Patriots running back Sony Michel on his Haitian pride; meet the World's Ugliest Dog.
Interview with legendary broadcaster Bob Costas; how a football team in Parkland, Fla., has coped with the mass shooting one year ago; a personal tale of how LeBron James blocked Chris Tucker... in church.
Rams' Ndamukong Suh on his reputation as a dirty player; Patriots' Julian Edelman on being Brady's favorite target; an untold Steve Young Super Bowl tale; a sneak peek at E:60's new season.
How some fans paid for Super Bowl tickets they never received; the memorable friendship between an inspirational fan and the New England Patriots; a preview of the new Deion Sanders "30 for 30."
Patriots special teams' standout opens up about his first sport, rugby, and the loss of his father; Barry Melrose visits the best hockey and hair in Minnesota; inside the wild world of Super Bowl tickets.
An NBA anthem singer's inspirational journey; sports power couple Zach Ertz and Julie Ertz; an update on a former Bengals superstar fighting for his family; coach Dabo Swinney tells a story.
A story told by Clemson football coach Dabo Sweeney along with some other college football stories on the morning before the College Football National Championship.
Features the biggest names and best stories of 2018.
She's a star on the USWNT, he's a star on the Philadelphia Eagles -- meet power couple Julie and Zach Ertz; the Emmy-winning story of Jake Olson, the USC long snapper who became the first blind player in college football to play in a Division I game.
The legacy of Declan Sullivan, who lost his life in 2010 while filming a Notre Dame football practice.
Host Bob Ley investigates sports issues off the field. The series covers a range of sports and controversies, correspondents share inspirational or sensational stories and Ley reads viewer e-mails on a variety of topics.
Longtime CBS Sunday night staple "60 Minutes" has become synonymous with investigative journalism since its 1968 debut and has spawned genre-specific variations on a number of cable networks, most of which feature repackaged versions of previously aired "60 Minutes" reports. This monthly, sports-focused version on CBS corporate sibling Showtime bucks the repackaging trend by featuring original reporting from veteran journalists, including lead correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi, longtime sports journalist Armen Keteyian and "60 Minutes" correspondents Anderson Cooper, Lara Logan and Scott Pelley. In addition to original segments, which range in content from investigative reports to interviews and profiles of sports figures, episodes feature updated classic sports stories from the "60 Minutes" archive.


Cheshunt Marriott Hotel is rated 4.0 out of 5 by 153.
Rated 5 out of 5 by PMRW from Excellent food and service, though dated fixtures/fittings The hotel rooms are getting a little dated and the aircon in particular is annoying, but this is made up by the great service and really good food that is served at the hotel. Location is also excellent, though the rooms next to the A10 can be a little loud.
Rated 4 out of 5 by MrsWSorsby from Combined pleasure & Business stay Overall a great stay, staff extremely friendly. Hotel communal areas are very nice and think the rooms would benefit from some of the same decor as the room felt a little dated after walking through the lovely guest area. Bathroom could benefit from an update also as quite dull and dark.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Terry from Christmas party and B&B My ex-work group (33 in total) joined in with a Christmas Party. The food was very good and the party atmosphere was excellent. My wife and I stayed overnight and were impressed with the comfort of the hotel and the quality of staff in all departments. Breakfast next morning was very good.
Rated 3 out of 5 by JP from Weekend Stay Clean hotel, friendly staff, large comfortable bed.
Rated 1 out of 5 by TomAb from Worst service ever It was a highly poor stay with what I can only describe as a pathetic level of customer service that left me speechless on not one, but two occasions. Firstly, I was staying with my girlfriend so we decided to dine at the hotel at the cast iron restaurant. I ordered the fish and chips for mains and it came out basically burnt to a crisp and inedible for the batter. A waitress came over to ask how it was and I said that the fish batter was burnt and I could only eat the inside of the fish.... her reply....."ok that's not too bad then". I was shocked but we brushed it off. When the meals were collected, I again said I was unable to eat the fish and didn't enjoy it. Her reply....."Oh but you managed to eat half of it though". I was completely speechless, I ate the inside of the fish as it was the only edible part. Her reply to me left me in disbelief and the customer service was appalling. Luckily, the manager, Sam, noticed and came over. He offered me another dish but I refused due to timing. He then said he will remove the meal from the bill which was appreciated. My second experience was even worse, which I thought wasn't possible. As my girlfriend was unwell we decided to order breakfast to our room the following morning. We left the order on the door and it did arrive on time which was the only positive. My girlfriend ordered The full English breakfast and I opted for the continental as it was supposed to come with a selection of pastries and breads. The key word here is "supposed". The breakfast arrived at 10.40am. I opted for the granola as I was informed that muesli ran out. What i tasted was possibly the worst thing in my life. The granola was completely burnt again and it had a taste of what I can only describe as bleach. On top of this I didn't receive any selection of breads or pastries. Just a pathetic granola and a box of frosties. I called reception to inform them and they said they would send it up right away. We waited 35 minutes and nothing arrived. By this point we were in a rush so I had to check out. Upon checkout I informed the front desk that my breakfast never arrived and they shrugged it off. When I asked if I could have it refunded I was firstly questioned whether I even called reception and secondly was told that since I prepaid for breakfast that I couldn't get a refund. I was appalled. I said that I paid £13.50 simply for frosties and a coffee and the lady on reception said "Oh at least you got half of it though".
Rated 3 out of 5 by TM from Average Drab and dated. The rooms are sparse and the furniture was dirty. The room doors closed loudly and it was very noisy.


text:
Professional status!
22 March 2014 Admin1 Comment
I just read the news: Galaxy's Edge has been accepted by SFWA as a pro-qualifying market. Therefore my two sales there, "Il Gran Cavallo" and "Pallbearers", are my third and fourth official pro sales. (They're my fifth and sixth at pro rates, but Digital Science Fiction didn't last long enough to qualify as a pro market.)
So the good news is: I am now officially eligible to join Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America. Thank you Mike Resnick, Laura Somerville, and Shahid Mahmud for producing such a great magazine and making this possible.
The bad news is: I am now officially ineligible to enter Writers of the Future. My current entry for Q1 is my final eligible entry. I have now "pro'ed out", putting me in the great company of authors like Annie Bellet and Kevin J. Anderson. Thank you, Joni Labaqui, David Farland, and the crew at Author Services, Inc. for an amazing three years with the contest. And thank you to all my fellow members of the WotF forum for all your support and encouragement.
Categories: Galaxy's Edge, Uncategorized, Writing
Jen Haeger asked me three simple little questions. Or so she thought…
22 March 2014 AdminLeave a comment
Jen is the author of Moonlight Medicine: Onset, an urban fantasy/paranormal romance (I'm never sure where the line is there) about a veterinary researcher caught up in a war between werewolves who want to destroy her because she offers the most dangerous thing possible: a cure.
Categories: Uncategorized, Writing
Don't bore me with all that medical stuff!
13 March 2014 Admin2 Comments
"I like a good doctor story as much as the next reader, but don't bore me with all that medical stuff! Don't tell me the patient's blood pressure, don't tell me what course of treatment they tried that accidentally made things worse, and don't tell me how they found the real illness hidden behind all of those mysterious symptoms. Just tell me that the patient went to the hospital, and the doctor did some doctor stuff, and the patient got worse until they did even more daring doctor stuff, saving the patient in the nick of time!"
"I like a good sports story as much as the next reader, but don't bore me with all of those plays and strategies! Don't tell me the plays they tried and how their opponents blocked them, don't tell me the ingenious strategy that turned disastrous, and don't tell me how the replacement quarterback tried something no one had ever seen before and surprised everyone with the winning touchdown. Just tell me there was a game, and the teams clashed, and the home team was on the verge of losing until the underdog turned it around and won the game!"
"I like a good police procedural as much as the next reader, but don't bore me with all of that forensic stuff! Don't tell me how they combed the scene for clues, don't tell me the strange evidence they found but couldn't explain, and don't tell me how the forensic team managed to tie together disparate clues to paint a picture of the real crime. Just tell me there was a crime, and the police were stymied, and then the lab fingered the real killer. Don't waste time on procedure, just get to the exciting chase scene at the end!"
"I like a good science fiction tale as much as the next reader, but don't bore me with all of that science stuff! Don't tell me how the laws of physics blocked the protagonists' plans, don't tell me how they pushed their ship to the limits to try to skirt the edge of possibility, don't tell me how they pushed too far and their ship broke down, and don't tell me their ingenious plan for turning disaster into triumph. Don't waste time on believable science, and especially don't waste time convincing me that it's believable. Just make something up, and get to the exciting chase scene at the end!"
I don't think anyone would watch House M.D. and say the writers should cut out all the medicine. I don't think anyone would watch The Replacements and say the writers should cut out all the football plays, the huddles, and the practices. I don't think anyone would watch CSI and say that the writers should cut out the, ya know, Crime Scene Investigations and the laboratory scenes.
Yet some people show no hesitation in dismissing science fiction with actual science and engineering at its core. Not just "I'm not interested in that," but rather, "You're doing it wrong!" And often they'll add (with a sneer), "It's science fiction! Duh!" I can only shake my head and pity them. Such limited imaginations…
There's room for medical soap operas, and room for medical mysteries. There's room for stories about the lives and passions of pro athletes, and room for stories of a team of underdogs fighting against all odds to get to the championship. There's room for buddy cop films, and room for forensic investigations.
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Tavaux ist eine französische Gemeinde im Département Jura, Region Bourgogne-Franche-Comté mit einer Fläche von 1368 Hektar und  Einwohnern (Stand ). Der Ort liegt am Canal du Rhône au Rhin 3 km südwestlich von Dole.

Geschichte
Tavaux liegt an der alten Handelsstraße (heute Nationalstraße N 73), die von Besançon nach Chalon-sur-Saône führt und bereits von den Römern erstmals befestigt wurde. Reste gallo-römischer Häuser zeugen von einer Siedlung, die vermutlich im 4. Jahrhundert zerstört wurde.

Die Gemeinde unterteilt sich in das alte Dorf Tavaux-Village und die Siedlung Tavaux-Cité, einer Arbeitersiedlung beim Chemiewerk Solvay, die in den 1930er Jahren entstand. In den 1950er Jahren entstand zwischen diesen beiden Ortsteilen das Quartier "La Mulotte".

Bevölkerungsentwicklung

Sehenswürdigkeiten
Es gibt zwei Sakralbauten: die Kirche Saint-Gervais-et-Saint Protais aus dem 19. Jahrhundert mit Wandgemälden von Gowenius und die 1938/39 erbaute Kirche Sainte-Anne in der Arbeitersiedlung "Tavaux-Cité".

Wirtschaft

Tavaux ist seit 1928 Standort eines großen Chemiewerkes des belgischen Solvay-Konzerns, das sich aus der Verarbeitung des Salzes der nahe gelegenen Saline von Arc-et-Senans und Salins-les-Bains zu Soda entwickelte. Heute stellt das Werk neben Soda viele anorganische und organische Basischemikalien sowie Spezialchemikalien der Fluorchemie, der Chlorchemie und Kunststoffe her.

Verkehr
Am südöstlichen Rand des Ortes befindet sich der kleine Flughafen Dole-Jura (ehemals Aéroport de Dole-Tavaux).

Östlich verläuft die Autoroute A39 (Autoroute verte), die über die D 595 und die Anschlussstelle 5 (Dôle Centre) nach wenigen Kilometern erreicht werden kann.

Gemeindepartnerschaft
Partnergemeinde von Tavaux ist die deutsche Gemeinde Friesenheim in Baden-Württemberg.

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Q: Need Capacitor for 12 volt Circuit We are powering a circuit with a 12 Volt battery. We have a RF remote controlled Relay to turn the system on. When the system turns on the current draw is 15 Amps and then settles to 6.5 amps. The voltage drop is about 2 volts +- on start up too.(measured using a multimeter). Our problem is the RF circuit is bothered by this voltage drop and starts to act funny and not do what it is supposed to do when pressing the remote buttons. If I power the RF unit with an additional battery everything works fine. My thought is if I can put a cap on the power supply side of the RF unit it will act to smooth out the voltage issue. Can someone please let me know if I am thinking correctly and how I would figure out the correct value Capacitor. This is a small setup so I need to be able to put the cap in tight quarters. I look forward to any suggestions. Thank you in advance.

A: Either try a big capacitor across the RF receiver being fed through a big resistor which will more or less isolate it from the sudden transients when the circuit is triggered, or (the more sophisticated, but more reliable solution), use a boost converter to feed the RF section so that the battery voltage is irrelevant, the boost converter will always supply a voltage above the battery voltage (and it'll be a fixed, regulated voltage too) so that the RF section gets a steady supply voltage under all conditions.

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Richard Allen Posner (* 11. Januar 1939 in New York City) ist Jurist und Wirtschaftswissenschaftler. Er war zwischen 1981 und 2017 Richter am US-Bundesberufungsgericht in Chicago und gehört zu den Vertretern des Law-and-Economics-Ansatzes, den er als Professor an der University of Chicago Law School mitentwickelte.

Posner studierte am Yale College und der Harvard Law School, wo er Präsident der Harvard Law Review war und als Jahrgangsbester abschloss. Er ist Mitglied der Honor Society Phi Beta Kappa.

Nach einer Tätigkeit als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter des US-Verfassungsrichters William Joseph Brennan (1962–1963) war er bei der Bundeshandelskommission und als Assistent des Solicitor General sowie als Berater in der President's Task Force on Communications Policy tätig.

1968 wurde er außerordentlicher Professor an der Stanford Law School, 1969 Professor an der University of Chicago Law School, wo er immer noch als Senior Lecturer tätig ist. Präsident Ronald Reagan ernannte ihn 1981 zum Richter am  Seventh Circuit des US-Bundesberufungsgerichtes, dem er von 1993 bis 2000 vorstand. Seit 1982 ist er Mitglied der American Academy of Arts and Sciences und seit 1987 korrespondierendes Mitglied der British Academy.

Posner zählt zur Chicagoer Schule. Im Zuge der Finanzkrise ab 2007 wandte er sich keynesianischen Ansätzen zu. Seit 2013 zählt ihn Thomson Reuters aufgrund der Zahl seiner Zitationen zu den Favoriten auf einen Nobelpreis (Thomson Reuters Citation Laureates).

Publikationen (Auswahl)
 1973 Economic Analysis of Law (8. Auflage 2011, ISBN 978-0-7355-9442-5)
 1976 Antitrust Law (2. Auflage 2001, ISBN 0-226-67576-9)
 1981 The Economics of Justice, ISBN 0-674-23526-6
 1988 Law and Literature: A Misunderstood Relation (3. Auflage 2009, ISBN 978-0-674-03246-0)
 1990 The Problems of Jurisprudence, ISBN 0-674-70876-8
 1990 Cardozo: A Study in Reputation, ISBN 0-226-67556-4
 1992 Sex and Reason, ISBN 0-674-80280-2
 1995 Overcoming Law, ISBN 0-674-64926-5
 1995 Aging and Old Age, ISBN 0-226-67568-8
 1996 The Federal Courts: Challenge and Reform, ISBN 0-674-29626-5
 1996 Law and Legal Theory in England and America, ISBN 0-19-826471-2
 1999 The Problematics of Moral and Legal Theory, ISBN 0-674-00799-9
 2001 Frontiers of Legal Theory, ISBN 0-674-01360-3
 2001 Breaking the Deadlock: The 2000 Presidential Election and the Courts, ISBN 0-691-09073-4
 2003 Law, Pragmatism and Democracy, ISBN 0-674-01081-7
 2003 Public Intellectuals: A Study of Decline, ISBN 0-674-00633-X
 2003 The Economic Structure of Intellectual Property Law (mit William M. Landes), ISBN 0-674-01204-6
 2004 Catastrophe: Risk and Response, ISBN 0-19-530647-3
 2005 Preventing Surprise Attacks: Intelligence Reform in the Wake of 9/11, ISBN 0-7425-4947-X
 2006 Uncertain Shield: The U.S. Intelligence System in the Throes of Reform, ISBN 0-7425-5127-X
 2006 Not a Suicide Pact: The Constitution in a Time of National Emergency, ISBN 0-19-530427-6
 2007 The Little Book of Plagiarism, ISBN 978-0-375-42475-5
 2007 Countering Terrorism: Blurred Focus, Halting Steps, ISBN 978-0-7425-5883-0

Weblinks
 The Becker-Posner Blog gemeinsames Weblog mit Gary Becker
 Biographie
 Project Posner Index von Posners Entscheidungen
 Soziale Innovation, Eine Serie in brand eins Folge 8: Wohlstandsmaximierung, Artikel in brand eins 08/06 über Posner.

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Rechtswissenschaftler (21. Jahrhundert)
Rechtsphilosoph
Ökonom (20. Jahrhundert)
Ökonom (21. Jahrhundert)
Richter (United States Court of Appeals)
Hochschullehrer (Stanford University)
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Geboren 1939
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Village board approves rezoning parcel to make them uniform
by Bob Uphues November 13, 2018
The Brookfield Village Board voted unanimously on Nov. 12 to amend its zoning map creating a single commercial zoning classification for four parcels of land being targeted for a mixed-use development.
Now, developer Michael Gatto of RMG Realty will appear before the Brookfield Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday, Nov. 15 seeking three zoning variances for his proposed three-story building at 3704 Grand Blvd.
The public hearing, which officials say is being continued from Gatto's last appearance before the commission last month, will be held in the council chamber of the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave. at 7 p.m.
Village trustees voted on Nov. 12 to make all four parcels – one facing Grand Boulevard and three smaller lots facing Sunnyside Avenue – part of the SA-4a district, a transitional commercial district that seeks first-floor commercial uses and residential uses above.
Gatto wants to build a three-story building with a commercial storefront on Grand Boulevard and a covered parking area facing Sunnyside Avenue on the ground floor. The development would have 11 apartments, one at the rear of the ground floor and 10 above on two floors.
Because Gatto wants to build the development lot line to lot line, he needs a pair of zoning variances related to building setbacks. Gatto is also seeking a variance to be granted 40 percent semi-permeable lot coverage as a concession for also constructing a new storm sewer to meet storm water detention requirements.
The additional semi-permeable coverage will be in the form of green roof and garden balconies, said Gatto.
Gatto needs zero setbacks in order to meet the village's onsite parking requirements for the district.
Village trustees agreed with a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission that it made sense to consolidate all of the parcels into one zoning classification, one that matched the zoning of the property immediately north, which also partially fronts Sunnyside Avenue.
"The geometrics of each individual parcel, either the Grand Boulevard parcels or the Sunnyside parcels, is that individually they don't have the depth or the massing to create any new real development there," Gatto said.
Last month, neighboring residents criticized the proposal, fearing it would hamper parking, create more traffic, reduce privacy and worsen storm water issues.


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Add more oil to a pan and cook the pork for a few minutes.
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Turkey becomes paradise for angel investors with 75% tax deduction – an interview with Baybars Altuntas
By Pavel Curda
EU-Startups was one of the partners of the European Business Angels Investment Forum which was held in Istanbul about three weeks ago. The Forum's main topic was "access to finance from start-up to scale-up to exits".
As a new contributing writer for EU-Startups.com, I (Pavel Curda) attended the event in Istanbul and sat down with Baybars Altuntas – Chair of the European Business Angels Investment Forum, European Business Angel Network (EBAN) Vice President and the Turkish Business Angel Association president (TBAA). TBAA recently signed a partnership protocol with Borsa Istanbul which will allow easier access to early stage funding to young companies.
The number of business angels, who provide capital and knowledge to an early-stage businesses for growth and development, is increasing rapidly throughout the world. Turkey, one of the top 20 economies of the world, is no exception.
EU-Startups: Why are business angels preferred by entrepreneurs in Turkey?
Baybars Altuntas: Funding is not the only thing that entrepreneurs need to be successful. They also need knowhow, mentorship and a network. The resources for funding, which can be used by an entrepreneur for his/ her start-up are known. There are various funding methods throughout the world, such as funding by relatives, friends, and the family, "crowd funding", loans facilitatedby the banks, the financing provided by business angels, and funds provided at early stages by incubators, which are called "seed funding". Furthermore, entrepreneurs can obtain funds through the aids provided by governments as well as the prizes that they earned from the business plan competitions that they participated. However, none of them provides know-how, networking and mentorship, but we do. The 'angel' role given to the investor does not come from the finance that he/she provides, but from the fact that he/she provides such how-know etc.
EU-Startups: Does the Turkish government have any projects regarding business angels?
Baybars Altuntas: The Treasury has started accredited business angels system. A total of 265 persons have obtained business angel certificates, accredited by the Financial Markets Regulatory Department of Treasury since the enactment of the Law, and I am one of them. We can deduct 75 percent of our investments from our income tax in Turkey. There is also a joint mutual funds system, which is currently prepared by the government. Joint mutual funds can also make the same amount of contributions to the investments to be made by licensed business angels and can be their partners.
EU-Startups: What is the role of the TBAA – Turkish Business Angel Association?
Baybars Altuntas: It seeks to promote and nurture startups, angels, and a dynamic business community throughout the region. From business angels to policymakers to academics. It is also shaping the future of an entrepreneurial South East Europe.
EU-Startups: Turkey plans to enhance angel / early stage investments in cooperation with stock markets. How?
Baybars Altuntas: Turkey has a significant potential in terms of entrepreneurship and Borsa İstanbul aims to realize this potential and become a regional center for start-ups. According to the data by Eurobarometer, the ratio of those who want to start their own business stands at 37% in the EU, compared to 45% in USA, 56% in China, 63% in Brazil, and 82% in Turkey. According to same research by Eurobarometer, approximately 80% of small and medium sized companies find access to finance to be the greatest impediment, Borsa İstanbul's New Initiative "Private Market" will bring together Investors and Entrepreneurs. In the post-crisis period, 560 % of the global employment was provided by small and medium sized companies and on the employment side, half of the jobs created were attributable to SMEs. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Report, Turkey ranks first with 60%, in terms of the expectation to employ at least 5 persons in the next five years, So Borsa Istanbul started a new initiative called Private Market. It is a digital, web-based and membership based platform where investors and entrepreneurs can find each other. In the Private Market, start-ups and rising companies will be able to meet investors directly and have access to finance. Reliability of the local ecosystem is very important to get the cross-border investments from angel investors. So, stock markets can play an important role by opening its doors to create a reliable platform for local startups and angel investors. A good way to create such kind of a platform is to open a Private Market for startups and enterpreneurs where they will be registered by stock exchanges
and meet the registered accredited angel investors and be able to access to finance in a secure environment. Such platform provided by stock exchanges should be armed by mentorship programs and service providers like independent audit firms, law companies should be part of it.
EU-Startups: What is the role of crowdfunding?
Baybars Altuntas: In 1884, the people of France donated the Statue of Liberty to the US. It was a gift of the heart, but it came with a condition: US was required to fund construction of the pedestal on which the statue would stand. When the US Congress and New York State declined to allocate money fort he Project, newspaper Publisher Joseph Pulitzer started a campaign that ultimately raised over 100K from more than 120K supporters, with 80% of the total being raised in sums of less than one dollar. This was the first mojor crowdfunding campaign.Then the most important change in startup financing since the establishment of US Securities and Exchange Commissiom happened on April 5, 2012 when the JOBS Act was signed by President Obama.
As a result, crowdfunding system to fill the very early equity gap of startups have a legal
infrasture in US, in UK and some coutries. This lelag infracture opened the way foe crowdfunders and now they should be accepted as mini business angels. Crowdfunders are supporting startups at the beginning stage of the entrepreneurial journey and made this times and times again until now. 2013's global volume of the crowdfunders is 5 billion dollars.
EU-Startups: Are Turkish business angels open to cooperation with investors from abroad?
Baybars Altuntas: Business angel clubs in Turkey have to develop their connections with the global investment markets to make better access to exit capital. So, this global event and creating links with the global players are very important for Turkey. Turkish business angels see the foreign angel investors as mentors to themselves. Therefore, Turkish Business Angels are pushing policy makers to give more incentives to experienced foreign angel investors to be able to act together with them in their co-investments in Turkey and transfer the 'exit' know-how to Turkey.
EU-Startups: Business accelerators play a crucial role in startup ecosystem in Europe. What is the situation in Turkey?
Baybars Altuntas: The role of accelerators will become more important in the very near future. Startups like accelerators also because they know they are highways of the access to smart money (angel investors). And angel investors will check and decide professionally if the startups are investment ready or not.
EU-Startups: What is your list of top5 startups in Turkey? Young companies with global potential…
Baybars Altuntas: Here is my top 5 list:
1.) IMONACLOUD– A silver lined cloud on the horizon to manage every thing about your
2.) MEALBOX – Online order system for hygenic reaady food
3.) KUAX- a personalized shopping window, which uses transparent LCD and image
recognition technology to display promotional animations to shoppers matched to their
gender.
4.) G4TECH is a smart irrigation system that provides automatic soil mapping, yield
monitoring, precise irrigation and liquid fertilization. It improves water and energy
conservation, reduces soil erosion and maximizes crop yield and quality.
5.) HANGAAR- an augmented reality middleware, connecting vision gadgets, image
processing and ERP systems, to automate warehouse and retail processes.
If you're interested to check out two more posts from my trip to Istanbul, check out my blog.
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Home News Toyota continues to dominate the Australian car market
Toyota continues to dominate the Australian car market
Toyota has extended its lead as the number one car manufacturer in Australia in terms of sales, as numbers showed that the company sold 72% more vehicles than its nearest rivals on the chart.
According to a media release, Corolla remains to be the company's bestselling brand, leading the national sales chart since May.
The company has managed to sell in the excess of 3000 Corolla models for each of the past nine months, stretching the lead over its nearest rival to over 1500 registrations.
Toyota had three of the top six best-selling vehicles in October.
Other Toyota vehicles that have fared well on the market this year were the 86 sports car, LandCruiser 200 series SUV, HiAce van and HiAce bus. RAV4 had its best October on record.
Taking into consideration last month's sales, the company has managed to make 176,000 deliveries, far beyond the numbers of their competitors, none of whom have exceeded the 100,000 mark.
Strong sales have seen the company increase the gap over the second-placed brand to an astonishing 84,000 deliveries, compared with the total of 82,111 deliveries at the same stage last year.
The company's executive director for sales and marketing Tony Cramb pointed out that Toyota was about to register its 11th consecutive year of market leadership, a feature that has not been achieved by any car manufacturer for over 30 years.
"Toyota has embarked on a strong push to the end of the year with our sights set on achieving well in excess of 210,000 sales from an unrivaled range of locally built and imported vehicles," Mr. Cramb said.
"We are particularly focused on our locally built Camry and Aurion sedans as well as newly revised versions of Prado and HiLux," he said.
"In addition, we are entering the run-out phase for Corolla sedan and Kluger SUV ahead of next-generation models that are coming in the first half of 2014."
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November 22, 2013 November 22, 2013 Peter A. Martin
Remembering JFK at The Texas Theatre
Oliver Stone's 'JFK' at the Texas Theatre
The Texas Theatre in Oak Cliff will present a special day of movie screenings in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. All descriptions below provided courtesy of the theatre.
War is Hell. 1:20 p.m.
We will present a partial screening of War is Hell, the film that was playing the day that Lee Harvey Oswald sneaked into the Texas Theatre following the JFK assassination.
"During the Korean War, a glory-hunting sergeant leads his platoon on a mission against the enemy–not telling them that a cease-fire has just been declared–so that he can win medals. Trouble arises when some members of platoon begin to suspect that something is fishy."
Cry of Battle. 2:45 p.m.
Cry of Battle was one of two films showing at the Texas Theatre on November 22, 1963.
"During World War II, the spoiled son of a wealthy businessman finds himself involved in the guerrilla movement fighting against the Japanese, and finds romance and adventure."
At 6:30pm, the ticketed evening program begins with an on-stage theatrical re-creation of the Warren Commission interviews with the Texas Theatre's employees, Julia Postal and Butch Burroughs, as well as John Brewer, the man who noticed Lee Harvey Oswald enter the Texas Theatre. Following the performance, the stage will be reset for an 8:00pm 35mm archival print presentation of Oliver Stone's JFK.
A special preview to the film will be a short screening of archival footage from the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI): "Texas Responds to the Assassination." Included is TAMI-exclusive footage of Texas Governor John Connally giving his own, very personal account of November 22, 1963, as well as home movies made in the immediate aftermath of the assassination, and interview footage from the filming of JFK.
The November 22, 1963, assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy shocked the nation and the world. The brisk investigation of that murder conducted under the guidance of Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren distressed many observers, even though subsequent careful investigations have been unable to find much fault with the conclusions his commission drew, the central one of which was that the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, acted alone. Instead of satisfying the public, one result of the Warren Commission Report was that an unimaginable number of plausible conspiracy theories were bruited about, and these have supported a sizable publishing mini-industry ever since. In making this movie, director Oliver Stone had his pick of supposed or real investigative flaws to draw from and has constructed what some reviewers felt was one of the most compelling (and controversial) political detective thrillers ever to emerge from American cinema.
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Personal data are processed under the scope of routine company operations for purposes associated with and instrumental to the management of contacts, to comply with specific requests of the party concerned, for purposes connected with legal, regulatory and EU requirements as well as lawful provisions issued by the authorities; for functional reasons and activities for which the party concerned has the right to give or withhold their consent, and for sharing data with third parties for commercial purposes.
The party involved can obtain confirmation from the data processor of whether or not their personal data exist and for them to be made available in an intelligible format. The party involved can also ask to know the source of the data as well as the logic and purpose on which the processing is based, for the deletion, anonymisation or blocking of data processed in breach of the law, as well as the updating, amendment or, where said party has an interest therein, supplementing of the data, in addition to objecting, for legitimate reasons, to their processing (Article 7).
Personal data processed for commercial/marketing purposes
Pursuant to Articles 23 and 130 of Legislative Decree 196/2003, only with your consent, to be given at the foot of this notice, can certain personal data (forename, surname; email address; physical address; telephone numbers) be used for direct marketing purposes or offers of products and services through the use of automated call systems, electronic communications via electronic post, telefax, MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) or SMS (Short Message Service), through telephone calls from an operator or the sending of promotional material via regular post and/or email.
We wish to stress that the interested party is entitled, at any time, to oppose the use of their personal data for promotional purposes as stated in the rights in Article 7 at the foot of this document.
The data will be processed by letter, telephone or fax, as well as through automated IT systems, at the headquarters of the data controller, using procedures strictly related to the purposes set out above in order to ensure the security and confidentiality of the data.
Nature of the data provision
The provision of your personal data is free and optional but "any refusal to reply", at the time of the collection of the information, can lead to the objective impossibility for this company to provide the services requested.
Managers and Persons in charge of data processing
The data will be accessible to internal Managers and Persons in charge of data processing in the HERAmbiente S.p.A. Group.
Scope of data communication
The data will also be accessible to external Managers who need to have access to the data to carry out the job with which they have been tasked, e.g. service and contact centre, IT systems management, document transmission. The company can also call upon Hera Spa and other Hera Group companies under the limits of the purposes previously indicated.
Scope of data disclosure
Your data are not, however, subject to disclosure.
Duration of the data processing
Your data will be processed for the time strictly necessary to carry out the services requested by you.
Rights pursuant to Article 7 of Legislative Decree 196/2003
The law grants you specific rights. Specifically, you can exercise the rights pursuant to Article 7 of Legislative Decree 196/2003 (reported below in full) by sending an email to the following address: Privacy.Herambiente@gruppohera.it.
Article 7, Legislative Decree 196/2003
(Right to access personal data and other rights)
1. The interested party is entitled to obtain confirmation of whether or not personal data concerning him/her exist, regardless of whether such data have already been recorded, and to have such data communicated to him/her in an intelligible form.
2. The interested party is entitled to be informed of:
b) the purposes of and procedures involved in the data processing;
c) the logic applied to data processing carried out using electronic tools;
d) the details of the data controller, the data processors and the designated representative pursuant to Article 5, paragraph 2;
e) the persons or categories of persons to which the personal data may be communicated or which may become aware of the personal data in the capacity of designated representative in the state's territory, the data processor or the person in charge of data processing.
3. The interested party is entitled to obtain:
a) the updating, amendment or, where said party has an interest therein, supplementing of the data;
b) the deletion, anonymisation or blocking of data processed in breach of the law, including data which it is not necessary to store in relation to the purposes for which the data have been collected or subsequently processed;
c) proof that the operations referred to in letters a) and b) and the content thereof have been brought to the attention of those to whom the data have been communicated or disseminated, except in cases where the provision of said proof is impossible or involves the use of means that are clearly disproportionate to the protected right.
4. The interested party is entitled to oppose, in full or in part:
a) for legitimate reasons, the processing of personal data concerning him/her, even if pertinent to the purpose of the data collection;
b) the processing of personal data concerning him/her for the purposes of sending advertising or direct-sales material or for carrying out market research or commercial communications.
Having read the above notice, you may freely choose to give your consent to the following:
a) My personal data may be processed so that the Herambiente S.p.A. and Hera S.p.A. Group or other Hera Group companies can receive messages from me, and provide a suitable response *
b) I give my consent for the sending of the Newsletter, sms, mms, promotional emails about Herambiente S.p.A. Group and Hera S.p.A. and other Hera Group companies:
Herambiente's QSE policy
The QSE management system
EMAS certifications/registrations
EMAS environmental declarations
Safety documents for entering plants
Focus on archive
WORKING AT HERA GROUP
Consolidated annual report
PAID-UP SHARE CAPITAL
Revenue Code/VAT and
Bologna Registry of Companies nr. 02175430392
COMMERCIAL HEADQUARTERS
Viale Giuseppe Di Vittorio n. 62,
Unique Billing Code: D5JJAG6
Herambiente is the largest company in the waste treatment industry. With 86 certified plants, more than 1400 specialised operators and a dedicated sales structure, Herambiente works in the domestic and international markets and represents a benchmark in the European landscape.
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When considering plastic surgery, cost should not be your primary concern. You should first find the plastic surgeon with whom you have the greatest rapport and whom you trust to give you the best possible results and the lowest rate of complications. Many patients, after seeing other plastic surgeons, choose Dr. Loftus to perform their procedures because of her expertise and patient care.
After choosing your plastic surgeon, cost is still a pivotal issue for some. So, once you have made the decision to have Dr. Loftus perform your procedure, you may wish to consider financing your procedure. (See below for more details).
The above costs are an estimate. They may be higher or lower based on your particular circumstances.
The costs listed are typical fees, but because operating room and anesthesia fees are based on time, your fees may be higher or lower if your procedure is scheduled for longer or shorter than average.
If you combine procedures, your total cost may be lower than the combination of two totals below. This is because the total operating room time and anesthesia time of a combined procedure is less than the total of two separate procedures.
If, after seeing Dr. Loftus, she advises you to have your procedure performed at the hospital, your total fee may be different than those listed above.
** Monthly payments with financing are based on 48 months. Lower monthly payments may be available for many patients who qualify for lower interest rates. These payments are only an estimate and may vary widely based on your credit and finance plan.
Financing makes cosmetic surgery possible for nearly everyone who is a good candidate for surgery. We make financing available through Prosper Healthcare, which we have found to be the most helpful and flexible in working with our patients to help them achieve their goals. Multiple plans are available depending upon your preferences. Prosper Healthcare has the highest credit approval rate of any cosmetic surgery finance company. They shop around to find the best rate possible for you, and they make the whole process hassle-free. Click on the one of the following links to apply.
Prosper Healthcare Lending is a financing company in the cosmetic surgery industry.
Care Credit is a healthcare credit card that you can use for various healthcare spending purposes. For those who choose to use Care Credit, Loftus Plastic Surgery Center only accepts Care Credit's 6 month, no interest plan.


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Norfolk Terrier Background & History Strong, determined, and loyal- the Norfolk Terrier is a hefty breed that is known for their playful personalities. Originating in England during the 1800's, the Norfolk Terrier was used for many purposes and was a popular household companion. During this time, these tiny dogs were known for their excellent hunting…
Irish Water Spaniel
Irish Water Spaniels Background Originating in Ireland back in the 1800's, the Irish Water Spaniel is an athletic breed that loves a job to do. As you can assume by their name, these dogs excel both on and off the land. Their swimming skills allow them to hunt for ducks and other game, and then…
Bichon Frise Breed Info & Background The Bichon Frise breed originated in France, sometime before the 14th century. While the exact origin of the canine remains unknown, popular belief says that it's a direct descendant of the Barbet, a mid-sized wooly water dog. How they made their way to France is an argument up to…
Pug History & Background Pugs originated in China, dating back to 206 B.C. with the Han Dynasty. They were adored by Chinese emperors and often had their own soldiers to protect them. They lived a life of luxury. Starting in the 1500s, China began trading with European countries. The Dutch brought Pugs back with them,…


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Q: corrupted CreateSliceOptions types @reduxjs/toolkit Using reducers in my slice instance ( redux/toolkit ) I get this error.
'reducers' does not exist in type 'CreateSliceOptions<unknown, SliceCaseReducers<unknown>, string>'.ts(2345)
Instead of reducers, addPermissions exits in type (CreateSliceOptions).
I guess something might have gone wrong with my typescript types
code:
import { createSlice } from "@reduxjs/toolkit";

interface IPermission {}

interface IState {
    userPermissions: IPermission[];
}

export const initialState: IState = {
    userPermissions: localStorage.getItem("token") ? [] : [],
};

export const permissionSlice = createSlice({
    name: "permissions",
    initialState,
    reducers: {
        addPermission: (state: any, action: any) => {
            state.userPermissions = action.payload;
        },
    },
});

export const { addPermission } = permissionSlice.actions;
export default permissionSlice.reducer;

A: I'm a Redux maintainer.
Most likely the real problem is the use of (state: any, action: any) in your addPermissions reducer.  Don't do this!.
The right answer is to not provide any type for state, because it will be automatically inferred from the initialState field, and then use RTK's PayloadAction to type the action parameter:
export const permissionSlice = createSlice({
    name: "permissions",
    initialState,
    reducers: {
        addPermission: (state, action: PayloadAction<IPermission[]>) => {
            state.userPermissions = action.payload;
        },
    },
});

Please make sure you're following the approach we show in our Redux docs TS setup page:

*

*https://redux.js.org/tutorials/typescript-quick-start

A: In your code, the type of the slice state is IState, so you should update the type of the reducers field to be SliceCaseReducers.
import { createSlice, SliceCaseReducers } from "@reduxjs/toolkit";

interface IPermission {}

interface IState {
    userPermissions: IPermission[];
}

export const initialState: IState = {
    userPermissions: localStorage.getItem("token") ? [] : [],
};

export const permissionSlice = createSlice({
    name: "permissions",
    initialState,
    reducers: {
        addPermission: (state: IState, action: any) => {
            state.userPermissions = action.payload;
        },
    } as SliceCaseReducers<IState>,
});

export const { addPermission } = permissionSlice.actions;
export default permissionSlice.reducer;

A: try as to consider the type as SliceCaseReducers<IState>
reducers: {
    addPermission: (state: IState, action: any) => {
        state.userPermissions = action.payload;
    },
} as SliceCaseReducers<IState>,

A: This was caused by corrupted redux node_modules. I removed all redux node_modules and reinstalled them, which fixed the problem.


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Back to story June 25, 2014 Before her breakout role in Nickelodeon's Victorious, Ariana made a splash in the Broadway show 13. Her portrayal of Charlotte in the Jason Robert Brown-composed musical scored her an award from the National Youth Theatre Association.
Before her breakout role in Nickelodeon's Victorious, Ariana made a splash in the Broadway show 13. Her portrayal of Charlotte in the Jason Robert Brown-composed musical scored her an award from the National Youth Theatre Association.
The teen show Victorious ended its run in 2013, but Ariana went on to star in its spin-off 'Sam & Cat.'
Ariana credits Gloria Estefan for inspiring her to follow her dreams of becoming a singer. She recalls the time she was on a cruise with her family and the Miami Sound Machine leader saw her perform, "she told me, 'Honey I just wanted to let you know that you have so much more than I did at your age. You have to keep going because you were meant to do this.'"
The Florida-native loves giving back. In the summer of 2009, Ariana travelled with the charitable organization Broadway in South Africa to teach music and dance to children in a village located outside of Cape Town.
In 2013, Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun landed Ariana as a client.
Her latest single "Problem", from her sophomore album out this fall, has been on Billboard's Hot 100 chart for the past seven weeks.
Ariana's fan base is strong! She has 19 million likes on Facebook, 16 million followers on Twitter and her video for "Problem" has been viewed over 38 million times on YouTube.
Her love for the 1960s is evident in her retro-inspired music video for "Problem" and even though she was born decades later, Ariana's iPod is full of tunes from mod groups like the Shangri-Las and The Chiffons. Why music from the 1960s? "My grandparents played it and I fell in love with it. It was more about romance and love, and less about getting drunk and going home with someone you don't know," she tells The Guardian.
Like many other young starlets, Ariana loves selfies. But the songstress has some rules, telling Glamour magazine, "don't take too many selfies. You have to wait a few days in between. I know people who post multiple in a day and I'll be like "Enough!" – there are only so many times in a day that I need to see your beautiful face."
Like one of her idols, Mariah Carey, Ariana possesses an impressive multi-octave vocal range.
Ariana, who describes herself as awkward and weird, tells Billboard that her main goal is to "make music that makes me happy." And when it comes to the celebrity factor, she says, "I don't really like or pay attention to it. When I go down the red carpet I feel like I'm going to have a heart attack, pass out and die!"
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Arcade Fire announce The Reflektor Tapes/Live at Earls Court DVD, share live "Reflektor" video — watch
Featuring the band's first feature film and concert footage from their 2014 tour
by Michelle Geslani
on December 12, 2016, 11:30am
Photo by Nathan Dainty
Back in 2014, Arcade Fire's first feature film opened in theaters. Dubbed The Reflektor Tapes, the project was "a unique cinematic experience" comprised of concert footage, interviews, and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of their 2013 Reflektor album.
Now, that film is being released on DVD/Blu-ray, packaged alongside a concert film chronicling the indie rockers' string of Summer 2014 Reflektor shows at London's Earls Court venue. Officially titled The Reflektor Tapes/Live at Earls Court, it's set to arrive on January 27th.
"There were parts of the Reflektor tour where I think we, Arcade Fire, came the closest in our careers to putting on stage what we imagined in our heads," the band previously said of The Reflektor Tapes. "We were insanely lucky to have Kahlil Joseph documenting from the very beginning."
As a preview, Arcade Fire have shared an excerpt from the upcoming release, live footage of them performing "Reflektor". Check it out below.
The band is currently working on a new album, which could be here as early as this spring.
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Sigur Rós announce 2017 North American tour


That's all you can say after stumbling across this photo of a sad Miami Hurricanes fan chilling in an empty football stadium rocking the Michael Jordan crying mask, the meme that has been turned in to a real thing you can wear. He must have known that upon stepping in to Sun Life Stadium yesterday, he'd be seeing Miami get the doors blown off them, 58-0, at the cruel hands of Clemson.
The game was so bad, that Miami would fire head coach Al Golden the following day. This guy watched it all unfold, behind his pop culture mask, like a modern grim reaper silently watching his team's demise. Amazing.


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Kupres steht für:

 Kupres, Großgemeinde im Kanton 10, Bosnien und Herzegowina
 Kupres (RS), Gemeinde in der Republika Srpska, Bosnien und Herzegowina

Kupres ist der Familienname folgender Personen:

 Mia Kupres (* 2004) ist eine kanadische Tennisspielerin


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Over the weekend of 30 September-2 October around 80 windsurfers are set to gather in Cadiz, Spain for the biggest event so far for the new Neil Pryde RS:X windsurfer class. Two days of racing will allow competitors to test the new board under race conditions, whilst the first ever class meeting will take place on the opening night.
The event is being organized by the Federación Andaluza de Vela with the support of the Real Federación Española de Vela and Andalusia's Department of Tourism, Commerce and Sport. The inaugural RS:X Class Meeting is set to take place from 1800-2000 on Friday 30 September. Here windsurfers will have an opportunity right from it's creation to contribute towards the formation of the RS:X Class. The Class Meeting is then followed by a Neil Pryde welcome dinner to celebrate the launch of the board.


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Title XVI CONSERVATION, RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
260.330. Landfill fee, amount — solid waste management fund, created, purpose — department to enforce — transfer station, fee charged — free disposal day, notice. — 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6 of this section, effective October 1, 1990, each operator of a solid waste sanitary landfill shall collect a charge equal to one dollar and fifty cents per ton or its volumetric equivalent of solid waste accepted and each operator of the solid waste demolition landfill shall collect a charge equal to one dollar per ton or its volumetric equivalent of solid waste accepted. Each operator shall submit the charge, less collection costs, to the department of natural resources for deposit in the "Solid Waste Management Fund" which is hereby created. On October 1, 1992, and thereafter, the charge imposed herein shall be adjusted annually by the same percentage as the increase in the general price level as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the United States, or its successor index, as defined and officially recorded by the United States Department of Labor or its successor agency. No annual adjustment shall be made to the charge imposed under this subsection during October 1, 2005, to October 1, 2027, except an adjustment amount consistent with the need to fund the operating costs of the department and taking into account any annual percentage increase in the total of the volumetric equivalent of solid waste accepted in the prior year at solid waste sanitary landfills and demolition landfills and solid waste to be transported out of this state for disposal that is accepted at transfer stations. No annual increase during October 1, 2005, to October 1, 2027, shall exceed the percentage increase measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the United States, or its successor index, as defined and officially recorded by the United States Department of Labor or its successor agency and calculated on the percentage of revenues dedicated under subdivision (1) of subsection 2 of section 260.335. Any such annual adjustment shall only be made at the discretion of the director, subject to appropriations. Collection costs shall be established by the department and shall not exceed two percent of the amount collected pursuant to this section.
2. The department shall, by rule and regulation, provide for the method and manner of collection.
3. The charges established in this section shall be enumerated separately from the disposal fee charged by the landfill and may be passed through to persons who generated the solid waste. Moneys transmitted to the department shall be no less than the amount collected less collection costs and in a form, manner and frequency as the department shall prescribe. The provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary notwithstanding, moneys in the account shall not lapse to general revenue at the end of each biennium. Failure to collect the charge does not relieve the operator from responsibility for transmitting an amount equal to the charge to the department.
4. The department may examine or audit financial records and landfill activity records and measure landfill usage to verify the collection and transmittal of the charges established in this section. The department may promulgate by rule and regulation procedures to ensure and to verify that the charges imposed herein are properly collected and transmitted to the department.
5. Effective October 1, 1990, any person who operates a transfer station in Missouri shall transmit a fee to the department for deposit in the solid waste management fund which is equal to one dollar and fifty cents per ton or its volumetric equivalent of solid waste accepted. Such fee shall be applicable to all solid waste to be transported out of the state for disposal. On October 1, 1992, and thereafter, the charge imposed herein shall be adjusted annually by the same percentage as the increase in the general price level as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the United States, or its successor index, as defined and officially recorded by the United States Department of Labor or its successor agency. No annual adjustment shall be made to the charge imposed under this subsection during October 1, 2005, to October 1, 2027, except an adjustment amount consistent with the need to fund the operating costs of the department and taking into account any annual percentage increase in the total of the volumetric equivalent of solid waste accepted in the prior year at solid waste sanitary landfills and demolition landfills and solid waste to be transported out of this state for disposal that is accepted at transfer stations. No annual increase during October 1, 2005, to October 1, 2027, shall exceed the percentage increase measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers for the United States, or its successor index, as defined and officially recorded by the United States Department of Labor or its successor agency and calculated on the percentage of revenues dedicated under subdivision (1) of subsection 2 of section 260.335. Any such annual adjustment shall only be made at the discretion of the director, subject to appropriations. The department shall prescribe rules and regulations governing the transmittal of fees and verification of waste volumes transported out of state from transfer stations. Collection costs shall also be established by the department and shall not exceed two percent of the amount collected pursuant to this subsection. A transfer station with the sole function of separating materials for recycling or resource recovery activities shall not be subject to the fee imposed in this subsection.
6. Each political subdivision which owns an operational solid waste disposal area may designate, pursuant to this section, up to two free disposal days during each calendar year. On any such free disposal day, the political subdivision shall allow residents of the political subdivision to dispose of any solid waste which may be lawfully disposed of at such solid waste disposal area free of any charge, and such waste shall not be subject to any state fee pursuant to this section. Notice of any free disposal day shall be posted at the solid waste disposal area site and in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the political subdivision no later than fourteen days prior to the free disposal day.
(L. 1990 S.B. 530, A.L. 1995 S.B. 60 & 112, A.L. 1999 H.B. 603, et al., A.L. 2005 S.B. 225, A.L. 2007 S.B. 54, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1251, A.L. 2015 H.B. 92 merged with S.B. 445)


The Hugo Awards, the science fiction world's equivalent of the Oscars, are to be announced this week at the 63rd annual Worldcon. Held this year at the SECC in Glasgow, Scotland, the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is expected to attract over 4,000 delegates to the four-day event. One of the highlights is the announcement of the Hugo Award winner, and for the first time ever all of this year's shortlisted finalists are from the UK. The Hugo Award, also known as the Science Fiction Achievement Award, is one of the world's premier literary awards in its genre. It is named after Hugo Gernsback, "The Father of Magazine Science Fiction," as he was described in a special award given to him in 1960. The Hugo Award is sponsored by the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) and administered by the committee of that year's Worldcon. The award is usually given for works appearing in the previous 12 months. In addition to the Hugo Award, the Campbell Award (the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for the Best New Writer) is also administered by the Worldcon cttee and assessed using the same nomination and voting mechanism as the Hugo. The Campbell Award was originally sponsored by Conde Nast Publications and Davis Publications in 1979, but in 1993 Dell Magazines took over sponsorship of this award.


So we've run into a bit of trouble. Our anno 2007 laptop has handed in her resignation. We've hired the good guys at Happy Mac to try and convince her otherwise. Until then however we're going to have to make do with posting from our phones, which is easier said than done. So please bear with us while we try to make that work.
In the meantime, we've decided to continue writing and to put together a completely indisputable list of facts & fiction. If we missed something, let us know so we can add it to the list!
Hours walked in May (according to Google): 25 hours!
Longest wait for a meal: 99 minutes!
For everyone's entertainment: a real Sam in the wild!


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Regional Victorians Opposed to Duck Shooting Inc.
Precious birds in line of fire - again
On April 23, the Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes, announced native bird shooting will proceed as of May 2, at this stage on duck shooters' own properties.
A review of whether it may proceed more widely, is due May 11.
Sadly, the killing of protected species and the cruelty, will likely still occur on private land same as it would on public.
The only difference is it will have little monitoring, which poses significant risk to our struggling bird populations, not to mention our rural communities vulnerable to COVID.
Who will stop potentially infected people coming to rural properties to shoot birds and who will monitor what and how they shoot?
Last season, over 30 instances of hunting and firearm related offences were recorded just at the few waterways authorities happened to be at, just on one weekend, despite record low numbers of duck shooters.
RVOTDS have asked GMA what number of compliance patrols will be out and about and what percentage of total shooting areas will be monitored. We are yet to receive an answer.
Even with the assistance of Victoria Police who we believe should not have to be involved in monitoring this unnecessary activity, it is not possible to oversee all wetlands during recreational bird shooting.
Neither our rural communities nor our birdlife, need the risk.
Inviting cruelty & protected species casualties
The wound ("crippling") inevitably involved in shooting birds with shotguns - be it on private or public land - is unacceptably high in a modern society.
RSPCA Australia put it at 26-45% of birds shot who will not be killed outright but flap away to die slow painful deaths.
Extensive American studies including those led by global ballistics experts, put it at 30% - around twice the figure reported by shooters who perhaps don't always see the birds they wound.
Line this figure up with the conservative "harvest estimates" (which do not include those shot and left behind including protected species) of hundreds of thousands of birds shot even in "restricted" seasons. The result is tens of thousands of birds who suffer protracted deaths as a result of Victoria's annual recreational bird shoot.
Sadly the wound rate is unlikely to have improved in Australia as any real accuracy tests are voluntary with a low participation rate. Notwithstanding the fact shooting often occurs before daylight which makes it difficult for shooters to see.
This is no doubt a reason why Australian Veterinary Association have added their voices to the fight to ban this activity; a fight that started long before Victoria's own Animal Welfare Advisory Committee recommended it be phased out in 2002.
It gets worse.
Due to lock down measures, ornithologists have been unable to carry out their usual checks for threatened species preceding the shooting season. While GMA say they are doing this, it is not possible for them to do so on any real scale – particularly when they are seemingly unaware of where all the shooting areas are (their maps are still missing thousands).
Our bird populations were already reported to be on the brink, with long term significant decline of all key indices.
Shooting our Financial Futures
In allowing a bird shooting season, the government risks our children's ability to enjoy the birdlife we do today, our nature assets – many species unique to our country – which rural communities will be relying on more and more in future for sustainable year round tourism.
Birdwatching is worth over $41 billion USD just in the US and is far more popular than bird shooting (USFWS).
In Australia, Kakadu attracts around 200,000 visitors a year and here in Victoria, Winton Wetlands near Benalla where they shoot birds with cameras now see 66,000 visitors a year despite drought conditions– that's more than double the number of duck shooters there are across the whole state.
From beautiful Boort and stunning Kerang, to the amazing Corangamite, opportunities lay waiting to be realised around Victoria.
While polls continue to show the majority of Victorians - city and country - want duck shooting banned, the percentage of Victorians who hold duck licenses is tiny - less than half of one percent- and is declining.
But sadly, even a minority can cause extreme upset to families- feathered and non.
RVOTDS is calling on the Premier to do the right thing and make the call the majority of his constituents want him to make; ban duck shooting on public and private land.
https://kb.rspca.org.au/knowledge-base/what-are-the-wounding-rates-associated-with-duck-hunting/
https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/victoria/duck-opening-three-protesters-arrested-30-hunting-firearm-offences/news-story/4ee8405cf04c17cf6d2454d5b341c55e
Picture Pacific Black Duck, Eleanor Dilley
What state is Victoria in?
TIME TO DO WHAT'S RIGHT
WILL YOUR VOTE PROTECT OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE & REGIONS?