L: 94.5" x W: 37" x H: 39"
Basin Chenille Sofa With plush gray chenille upholstery surrounding the stylish rolled arms and comfortable back and seating cushions, the Basin sofa features black nickel-finished nailhead accents to enhance the rich contemporary style.
With plush gray chenille upholstery surrounding the stylish rolled arms and comfortable back and seating cushions, the Basin sofa features black nickel-finished nailhead accents to enhance the rich contemporary style.
The delivery team was awesome. It was a difficult fit into the house but they never gave up and made it work.
Looks exactly like the picture. The color is just beautiful and the chenille fabric very soft. I have only had this for a month so I can't comment on durability. Very pleased with my purchase and it was a great price.
We purchased this sofa for our family room. It is beautiful! Very comfortable and the cushions are nice and firm, but still soft enough to be comfortable. We also purchased the matching chair 1/2 and ottoman. All look very nice together.
I bought this couch last week, it was delivered within 3 days. I've been using the couch on and off it seems to very extremely comfortable. To the point I almost don't want to ruin it lol.
We bought this couch at the outlet store for our new place. It is very comfortable! The color is beautiful and it fits in every room. The pillows that come with it are comfortable as well. Highly recommended.
The fabric is soft, comfortable, and is holding up well with our pets. Family and friends who've visited in recent weeks all rave over how attractive and comfortable the set is (we have the chair and a half as well).
I love the sofa, it is perfect for my living room the pillows are great.
Very firm but still soft and comfortable. Not a very deep seat but it fits in our home very well. Sales rep was very helpful and attentive to what we wanted. I would recommend this set if your looking for inexpensive furniture but still good quality.
The couch is a nice size and firm but comfortable. I really love the color and coordinating pillows!
so glad we chose this sofa. Very comfortable and the style is timeless. Great find.
Love it !! Very comfortable.
The furniture is comfortable, sturdy and delivery was fast and well done. We were very happy with our purchase!
I love this sofa. It is so comfortable and is beautiful! We have a small cottage and I was afraid it wouldn't fit through the door but we took off the screen door and the delivery people were fantastic. They brought it in and set it up in about 10 minutes! Our saleswoman was amazing as well. I love Raymour and Flanigan! I have purchased several pieces from them prior to this couch and everything is just beautiful!
My kids and I absolutely love our new furniture, so far!
Looks great in the family room, quick delivery, excellent quality, very comfortable, nice sales person.
Best experience ever.Love the comfy and the style.Looks like a million bucks.
Tara gave exceptional sales service: knowledgeable, professional and personal warmth, which made my experience at R & F all the more enjoyable. The delivery persons were prompt, courteous, efficient and amazingly quick in the completion of the delivery.
I love the Basin Chenille Sofa, Loveseat, and Ottoman that I purchased. They are absolutely beautiful. The Chenille fabric is luxurious, and the upholstery is firm, comfortable, and well made.
I am very happy with my new Living Room Set, and give R&F 5 stars for quality as well as the overall experience.
Beautiful sofa and very comfortable!
We are very please with our purchase. The sofa is very comfortable and well made! I recommend the sofa, loveseat, chair and ottoman! Perfect fit for our family!
This is an attractive and comfortable sofa. Perfect for light to moderate use. For Heavy duty use this sofa might not hold up.
I purchased this sofa for my family room and the only thing that keeps me from giving it a 5 star is that many decorative pillows. The sofa has an average depth and the pillows take up most of it. We have to keep taking the pillows off just to sit down. We'll get used to it soon enough and it will be fine. Other than that I love the sofa.
Couch looks just as nice in the basement as it did in the showroom. Did not have a great delivery experience. I had to take a day off to have the couch delivered. Day of delivery comes and I receive a call that my delivery had been canceled as they did not have the couch. No other alternatives were presented to me at that time... just a "sorry" . Overall, not a great customer experience.
Hi Jay. We're very sorry to hear about this experience and would like to look into this for you. Could you e-mail your order details, contact information and a copy of your concerns to rfcare@raymourflanigan.com so we can better assist? Thank you!
Does this sofa lets out to a queen sleeper?
BEST ANSWER: The Basin Chenille Sofa does not include a sleeper.
Are the cushions all included?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the accent pillows pictured on the Basin sofa are included.
Yes is it grey or dark brown?
BEST ANSWER: The color of the Basin upholstery is a steel gray but has a brown tone as well. As you can see by the accent chair, it will coordinate nicely with each color.
Do the feet come off the sofa if needed?
BEST ANSWER: Yes, a phillips screwdriver is needed.
Yes they are just screwed on.
Is the 39" height included with the back cushions? Can they be removed/squished down to fit through the door better?
You can unscrew the legs and it should fit through any standard door.
Is the fabric just polyester or a polyester blend?
Does the sofa come in any other color?
BEST ANSWER: This is the only color available for the Basin Chenille Sofa.
what is arm to arm length?
BEST ANSWER: The arm to arm length is 72".


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Tokr, an App That Locates Cannabis Dispensaries, Releases Its First Spot on iHeartRadio
The ad tells Bay Area listeners how to find cannabis brands
Tokr, which launched in 2017, is an app available on both iTunes and Google Play that simplifies the cannabis shopping experience while also feeding data back to retailers.
By Alissa Fleck
Cannabis is now legal in California … but where do you start? That's what a new radio ad—just released to millions of Bay Area listeners in the first advertising push by a marijuana company in mainstream media—is here to tell you.
The spot will reach millions of Bay Area listeners.
This week, iHeart Radio will broadcast the spot to help match consumers in the Bay Area with the best cannabis for their lifestyle, whether it's for exercise, relaxation, inspiration or literally anything else. Tokr directs its customers to nearby dispensaries and personalizes information to the user.
Tokr is far from the only cannabis app on the market, but it has pioneered mainstream advertising for marijuana. A spokesperson told Adweek that the ad reflects the normalization of cannabis and the evolving landscape of the legal market, which is likely to spread far beyond California in the near future.
Since the legalization of marijuana in California, the response has been largely positive across the board. Rosa Ziebell, svp of marketing at cannabis ecommerce platform Eaze, previously told Adweek this is a huge opportunity for marketers to enter the industry.
Alissa Fleck
@AlissaFleck Alissa Fleck is a New York City-based reporter, podcast producer and contributor to Adweek.

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This index page could use some help, see {{issue|23|wiki}}. == Interfaces == There are several types of interfaces which we divide into categories based on their use-cases. Besides the ones listed here, [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Category:Desktop other graphical interfaces supported by Alpine] should work to some extent on postmarketOS. Y means that the UI is fully packaged and supported. P means that the UI is partially packaged and requires some work still. === Smartphones === {| class="wikitable feature-colors" ! style="text-align: center;" | Packaged ! Name ! Project page ! Source ! From project ! Unmaintained ! Notes |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | [[Plasma Mobile]] | [https://www.plasma-mobile.org/ link] | [https://github.com/kde link] | KDE | | |- | style="text-align: center;" | | [[Hildon]] | [https://maemo-leste.github.io/ link] | [https://github.com/maemo-leste link] | Maemo Leste | | It was removed as several features were missing, broken, and we could not upgrade it without investing much time to resolve packaging, conflicts. Still uses GTK2. See {{issue|373|pmaports}} |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | [[Phosh]] | | [https://source.puri.sm/Librem5/phosh link] | Librem 5/PureOS | | |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | [[Shelli]] | | [https://gitlab.com/unrznbl/shelli link] | | | |- | style="text-align: center;" | | [[LuneOS UI|Luna]] | | [https://github.com/webOS-ports link] | WebOS | | Has been packaged previously, but got removed due to the amount of out-of-tree patches to Qt libraries which weren't compatible with newer versions |- | style="text-align: center;" | P | [[Lomiri]] | [https://ubports.com/ link] | [https://github.com/ubports link] | UBPorts | | Has a [https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmaports/-/tree/feature/unity8_arches/ WIP branch] |- | style="text-align: center;" | | Glacier | [http://nemomobile.net/ link] | [https://github.com/nemomobile-ux link] | Nemo | | [https://github.com/NotKit/archlinux-nemo Arch Linux PKGBUILDs we can use as reference] |- | style="text-align: center;" | | Gaia | | [https://github.com/mozilla-b2g/gaia link] | FirefoxOS | Yes | |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | Simple X Mobile ([[Sxmo]]) | [https://sr.ht/~mil/Sxmo/ link] | [https://sr.ht/~mil/Sxmo/sources link] | | | Alpine repository available |} === Tablets === {| class="wikitable feature-colors" ! style="text-align: center;" | Packaged ! Name ! Project page ! Source ! From project ! Unmaintained ! Notes |- | style="text-align: center;" | N | [[CutiePi Shell]] | [https://cutiepi.io/ link] | [https://github.com/cutiepi-io/cutiepi-shell link] | CutiePi Tablet | | https://github.com/cutiepi-io/cutiepi-shell/issues/1 |} === Feature phones === {| class="wikitable feature-colors" ! style="text-align: center;" | Packaged ! Name ! Project page ! Source ! From project ! Unmaintained ! Notes |- | style="text-align: center;" | | QtMoko2 | [https://projects.goldelico.com/p/gta04-qtmoko/ link] | [https://projects.goldelico.com/p/gta04-qtmoko/source/tree/master/ link] | QtMoko2 |Yes | |- | style="text-align: center;" | | ZPUI | [https://zpui.rtfd.org link] | [https://github.com/zerophone/zpui link] | ZeroPhone |Yes | Has a [https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmaports/tree/feature/zpui WIP branch] |} === PDA's === {| class="wikitable feature-colors" ! style="text-align: center;" | Packaged ! Name ! Project page ! Source ! From project ! Unmaintained ! Notes |- | style="text-align: center;" | | Matchbox | [https://www.yoctoproject.org/software-item/matchbox/ link] | [https://git.yoctoproject.org/ link] | The Yocto Project | Yes | Has been packaged before, [https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmaports/merge_requests/729 but removed] due to the fact that both upstream and downstream had no maintainers |- | style="text-align: center;" | | Open Palmtop Integrated Environment | | [https://github.com/opieproject/opie link] | | Yes | |} === Smart Watches === {| class="wikitable feature-colors" ! style="text-align: center;" | Packaged ! Name ! Project page ! Source ! From project ! Unmaintained ! Notes |- | style="text-align: center;" | P | AsteroidUI | [https://asteroidos.org/ link] | [https://github.com/AsteroidOS/ link] | AsteroidOS | | Has a [https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmaports/tree/feature/asteroidui WIP branch] |} === Smart TV's === {| class="wikitable feature-colors" ! style="text-align: center;" | Packaged ! Name ! Project page ! Source ! From project ! Unmaintained ! Notes |- | Y | Kodi | [https://kodi.tv link] | [https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc link] | XBMC | | |- | Y | [[Plasma Bigscreen]] | [https://plasma-bigscreen.org/ link] | [https://invent.kde.org/kde/plasma-bigscreen link] | Plasma Bigscreen | | |} === Desktop === {| class="wikitable feature-colors" ! style="text-align: center;" | Packaged ! Name ! Project page ! Source ! From project ! Unmaintained ! Notes |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | [[Weston]] | [https://github.com/wayland-project/weston link] | [https://github.com/wayland-project/weston link] | Wayland | | Mainly used for development, not suitable for a daily driver |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | [[Xfce4]] | [https://xfce.org/ link] | [https://git.xfce.org/ link] | Xfce | | Uses Alpine's packaging |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | [[MATE]] | [https://mate-desktop.org/ link] | [https://github.com/mate-desktop link] | Mate | | Uses Alpine's packaging |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | [[i3wm]] | [https://i3wm.org/ link] | [https://github.com/i3 link] | i3 | | Uses Alpine's packaging |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | Sway | [https://swaywm.org link] | [https://github.com/swaywm/sway link] | Sway | | Uses Alpine's packaging, their wiki page: [https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Sway link] |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | [[GNOME 3]] | [https://www.gnome.org/ link] | [https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME link] | GNOME | | Uses Alpine's packaging |- | style="text-align: center;" | Y | Plasma Desktop | [https://www.kde.org/plasma-desktop link] | [https://github.com/kde link] | KDE | | Uses Alpine's packaging |- | style="text-align: center;" | | Budgie | [https://budgie-desktop.org/ link] | [https://github.com/budgie-desktop/budgie-desktop link] | Solus | | |- | style="text-align: center;" | | Cinnamon | [https://developer.linuxmint.com/projects/cinnamon-projects.html link] | [https://github.com/linuxmint/Cinnamon link] | Linux Mint | | |- | style="text-align: center;" | | LXQt | [http://lxqt.org link] | [https://github.com/lxqt/lxqt link] | LXQt | | |- | style="text-align: center;" | | Pantheon | [https://github.com/elementary link] | [https://github.com/elementary link] | ElementaryOS | | |- | style="text-align: center;" | | LXDE | [https://lxde.org/ link] | [https://sourceforge.net/projects/lxde/files/ link] | LXDE | Since LXQt is made as a replacement for LXDE, it's probably not useful for us to package LXDE | |- | style="text-align: center;" | | Enlightenment | [https://www.enlightenment.org/ link] | [https://git.enlightenment.org link] | Enlightenment | | |- | style="text-align: center;" | | bspwm | [https://github.com/baskerville/bspwm link] | [https://github.com/baskerville/bspwm link] | bspwm | | |} == How to choose a different UI == You have to configure pmbootstrap before generating the system image either by pmbootstrap init or pmbootstrap config:
$ ./pmbootstrap init ... [05:26:31] Available user interfaces (14): [05:26:31] * none: No graphical environment [05:26:31] * fbkeyboard: Plain framebuffer console with touchscreen keyboard support [05:26:31] * gnome: (Wayland) Gnome Shell [05:26:31] * i3wm: (X11) Tiling WM (keyboard required) [05:26:31] * kodi: (Wayland) 10-foot UI useful on TV's [05:26:31] * mate: (X11) MATE Desktop Environment, fork of GNOME2 (stylus recommended) [05:26:31] * phosh: (Wayland) Mobile UI developed for the Librem 5 (works only with numeric passwords!) [05:26:31] * plasma-bigscreen: (Wayland) 10-feet variant of Plasma, made for big screen TVs [05:26:31] * plasma-desktop: (X11/Wayland) KDE Desktop Environment (works well with tablets) [05:26:31] * plasma-mobile: (Wayland) Mobile variant of KDE Plasma (does not run without hardware acceleration, allows only numeric passwords!) [05:26:31] * shelli: Plain console with touchscreen gesture support [05:26:31] * sway: (Wayland) Tiling WM, drop-in replacement for i3wm (DOES NOT RUN WITHOUT HW ACCELERATION!) [05:26:31] * sxmo: (X11) Simple X Mobile: Mobile environment based on simple & suckless software (best compatibility on pinephone) [05:26:31] * weston: (Wayland) Reference compositor (demo, not a phone interface) [05:26:31] * xfce4: (X11) Lightweight desktop (stylus recommended)

$ ./pmbootstrap config ui weston
 == See also == * [https://wiki.postmarketos.org/wiki/User-Interfaces Old user-interfaces wiki page] === Related issues === * [https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmbootstrap/issues/62 #62], Mobile UI * [https://gitlab.com/postmarketOS/pmbootstrap/issues/944 #944], Feature phone UI [[Category:Interface]]
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IoTUK Boost 2
IoTUK Boost
Digital Catapult announces IoTUK Boost partners – driving forward Internet of Things innovation
14 December, 2016 by John Bradford
High Tech Bristol and Bath CIC, together with Bristol SETsquared Business Accelerator, Engine Shed, and the University of the West of England (UWE, Bristol) are excited to confirm that we are one of the 6 Boost partners.
IoTUK Boost will aim to address barriers to entry into the IoT marketplace across the country, with the selected partners spanning from Bristol to Yorkshire. The initiative will look to drive experimentation and innovation in areas including healthcare, traffic and transport services, energy management and environmental sensing.
Dr John Bradford, CEO, High Tech Bristol and Bath CIC, said "Bristol and Bath are globally recognised hubs of technology innovation and entrepreneurship. This partnership between the global #1 university business incubator, a world class University, the leading innovation showcase space, and our own cluster support through Special Interest Groups, was a natural formation. This funding will support entrepreneurs, the IoT communities, and anyone that is interested in IoT through the test network; it's a great addition to an already vibrant high tech scene."
IoTUK Boost is funded by Government as part of the IoTUK research and innovation programme, underlining the importance of IoT for the UK's digital economy. As part of IoTUK Boost, each partner will hold meet ups, open calls and training workshops to stimulate engagement with the test network for a minimum of six months. Partners will each aim to work with at least 10 SMEs or entrepreneurs, to help them to bring early stage IoT products and services to a commercial prototype stage, or early market release.
Minister of State for Digital and Culture Matt Hancock said: "The Internet of Things stands to benefit a great number of people as well as the wider economy. Due to the strong interest shown so far in this initiative, we have doubled the amount of funding available to give more entrepreneurs the opportunity to test their products. Boost will help to provide local infrastructure and support for promising IoT businesses to innovate and bring exciting new IoT products and services to market".
Dr. Jeremy Silver, CEO, Digital Catapult, said: "Internet of Things is no longer a vision of the future, it's here and transforming the world around us. By 2020 the IoT marketplace in the UK could be worth £20bn. Boost has a key role to play in making the most of this opportunity, and we are delighted to be working with our six selected partners from across the UK to achieve this. For the potential of IoT to be truly realised it is vital that we see regional IoT industry growth, and develop applications relevant for the local community."
The other Boost partners are:
AB Open – an open source and technical communities consultancy that specialises in embedded and wireless systems;
Advanced Digital Innovation (UK) Ltd – a product development and technology innovation consultancy;
CW (Cambridge Wireless) – the technology community interested in the development and application of wireless and connected devices technologies to solve business problems;
Sensor City – a technical innovation centre which fosters the creation, development, production and promotion of cutting edge sensor technologies for use in a wide range of sectors;
The STFC Hartree Centre – accelerates the adoption and application of high performance computing, data science, big data analytics and cognitive techniques in industry. It is a strategic collaboration with IBM and is backed by over £170m funding from the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, all aimed at boosting big data research in the UK
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By System Administrator	 6th September 2007 12:00 am
Instead of taking it easy on the bank holiday weekend, two employees of Investec Asset Management decided to swim from Europe to Africa across the Straits of Gibraltar.
Nick Marshall and Werner Gey van Pittius tackled the 14km Straits but strong currents meant the duo had to swim 20km while dangers included sharks, hypothermia and tankers travelling through shipping lanes.
After three months of extensive training, the swim still took more than four hours to complete. The duo are members of the investment team at Investec Asset Management and donated the money raised to the Starfish Greathearts Foundation, which cares for children with Aids.
'Restructure must address non-advice'
Aifa is calling on the FSA to look more closely into non-advised sales as it says consumers are confused over what constitutes advice.The trade body's second retail distribution review issues paper paper says: "This is a growing market in which we are seeing increasing problems and a misunderstanding over the nature of service received."Aifa says […]
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FSA spent £13m on consultants
The FSA paid out more than £13m in fees to external consultants last year.Top earners include Defaqto which was paid £1,330,494 and PriceWaterhouseCoopers which received £1,208,663. Other big beneficiaries were Mills & Reeve with £366,953, QI Consulting on £345,905, Concerto Consulting with £362,098 and KPMG £316,518.A freedom of information request made by Money Marketing shows […]
FSA introduces industry guidance
The FSA's new framework for recognising industry guidance came into effect today in a further step towards principles-based regulation.
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Positive Solutions has confirmed that former Barclays Financial Planning managing director Jim Reeve has been appointed the company's new chief executive.
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Absence management systems gone AWOL from UK's SMEs, reports Jelf
A quarter (23 per cent)* of the UK's small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not have an absence management system in place, according to new research from Jelf Employee Benefits. Despite 69 per cent* of organisations having a system in place, three-quarters (75 per cent) report that it is not providing them with sufficiently empowering absence or health data to inform an effective wellbeing programme.
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OS Chapter 8 Terms
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
A high speed digital subscriber line technology that can use ordinary telephone lines for downstream data transmission of up to 6 Mpbs and up to 1Mbps for upstream transmission.
Asynchronous Communication
Communications that occur in discrete units in which the start of a unit is signaled by a start bit at the front and a stop bit at the back signals the end of the unit.
Attention Commands
A modem control command set designed by the Hayes company. this standard modem command set begins each command with AT (for Attention) and allows communications software or users to directly control many modem functions.
Basic Rate Interface
An ISDN interface that consists of three channels. two are 64 Kbps channels for data, voice , video, and graphics transmissions. third is a 16 Kbps channel used for communications signaling.
A digital Modem device designed for use with cable TV system providing high speed data transfer . It may include an analog modem component that is used with a conventional telephone line connection for information sent from the user tot he ISP.
A hardware or software component of a modem that defines an individual modem's capabilities. the controller interprets AT commands and handles communications protocols, for example.
An internal automatically running program usually in Unlix/Linux that serves a particular function such as routing e-mail to recipients or supporting dial-up networking connectivity.
Data Communication Equipment
A device such as a modem that converts data from a DTE, such as a computer, for transmission over a telecommunciation line. The DCE normally provides the clock rate/clocking mechanism necessary for communications.
Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification
A set of standards and equipment certification to provide stability to cable modem communications.
Data Dump
The hardware or software portion of a modem that is responsible for converting digital into analog signals for transmission over a telephone line and for converting analog signals into digital data for transmission to the computer.
Data terminal Equipment
A computer or computing device that prepares data to be transmitted over a telecommuniction line to which it is attached using a DCE, such as a modem.
Digital Modem
A modem like device that transfers data via digital lines instead of analog lines.
A software data pump used in such software driven modems such as the winmodem.
Digital Subscriber Line
A technology that uses advanced modulation technologies on existing telecommunications networks for high-speed networking between a subscriber and a telco and that offers communication speed up to 85Mbps.
A hardware or software feature in modems that lets a receiving modem communicate to the sending modem that it needs more time to process previously sent data. When the current data is processed successfully, the receiving modem notifies the sending modem that it can resume data transmission.
G.lite ADSL
G. Lite Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
A plug and play compatible version of ADSL that transmits at 500 Kbps upstream and 1.5Mbps downstream.
High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber line
A form of high speed digital subscriber line technology that has upstream and downstream transmission rates of up to 1.544Mbps.
Host Signal Processor
A software approach to handling data pump duties in software based modems such as the winmodem.
Integrated Services Digital Network
A digital telephone line used for high speed digital computer communications, videoconferencing, internet connections, and telecommuting.
IDSL
Integrated Services Digital Network Digital Subscriber Line
A DSL version that is compatible with a digital loop Carrier device that may be used on some telephone networks. IDSL provides upstream and downstream communications at up to 2.3Mbps.
International Telecommunications Union
An international organization that sets telecommunications standards for modem and WAN communications.
Line Noise
Communications interference from any source , such as from electromagnetic interference (EMI) from electric motors or radio frequency interference (RFI) from radio wave communications.
A hardware device that a computer to exchange digital data with another computer via an analog telephone line or dedicated connection.
Parity Checking
Adata communciations process that ensures data integrity through a system of data comparisons between the sending and receiving computer.
Plain old telephone Service
Regular voice grade telephone service.
Primary Rate interface
An ISDN interface that consists of switched communications in multiples of 1.544Mbps
An established guideline that specifies how networked data, including data sent over a telephone network, is formatted into a transmission unit, how it is transmitted,and how it is interpreted at the receiving end.
Public Switched Telephone Network
Rate Adaptive Digital Subscriber Line
A high speed data transmission technology that offers upstream speeds of up to 1Mbps and downstream speeds of up to 7Mbps. RADSL uses ADSL technology but enables the transmission rate to vary for different types of communications, such data, multimedia, and voice.
Symmetric Digital Subscriber line
A form of digital subscriber line technology that is often used for videoconferencing or online learning. It offers a transmission speed of 384Kbps for upstream and downstream communications.
Symmetric High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber Line
Also called G.shdsl, a DSL technology that can be transmitted over one or teo wires and that can reach up to about 4 miles (over two wires). the upstream and downstream rates are up to 1.54Mbps.
Synchronous Communication
Communications of continuous bursts or blocks of data controlled by a clock signal that starts each burst or block of data.
A digital modem that permits computer to computer data transfer over a digital line, such as ISDN.
Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter
An electric chip that handles data flow through a serial port or modem.
UNIX to UNIX Copy Protocol
A protocol used by UNIX computers for communicating through modems. UUCP can also be used on networks, but for these applications, it is usually replaced by the faster TCP/IP technology.
Very High Bit Rate Digital Subscriber line
A digital subscriber line technology that works over a coaxial and fiber optic cables, yielding up to 85Mbps downstream and upstream communications
Winmodem
A software driven modem that uses minimal hardware and the computer's CPU with software to conduct data communications.
Wireless Network Adapator
A digital device designed to provide wireless internet access. Also know as a wireless modem or wireless internet card.
Xon-Xoff
A software flow control protocol that permits a receiving modem to notify the sending modem that its data buffers are full and it needs more time to process previously received data.


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The goal of this presentation is to offer a review of current literature on transnational parenting to educate others on the effect that it has on family dynamics. We will first discuss the reasons for transnational parenting, as well as social restrictions which cause children to be left behind. In addition, we will discuss the effects of transnational parenting on the part of the child that can include traumatic separation experiences, family role confusion, and poor parent-child relationship health. Next, we will discuss the ramifications that immigration has on gender roles in the family and how the economic status of the Philippines influences the need to migrate. We will also explore transnational parenting in the Philippines and the statistics shown on the population this issue effects. Lastly, we will explore potential social work intervention strategies for families based on their family structure and dynamics. Through our compilation of research, participants will understand the significance and breadth of transnational parenting and the implications that are seen worldwide.


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Nebraska mom devours Wing Bowl record amid debaucherous spectacle
David Gambacorta, Daily News
There are some things in life that you can't make sense of, even as you watch them unfold with your own eyes.
Take Molly Schuyler. The skinny mother of four beat out a bevy of burly competitive eating veterans yesterday morning to win Wing Bowl 22 in front of a rabid packed house at the Wells Fargo Center.
The fact that she won isn't what defied belief. It's how she won.
Schuyler put away a record 363 chicken wings in three rounds – in the span of an hour – with a level of speed and ferocity that left even WIP morning-show host and Wing Bowl co-creator Angelo Cataldi speechless.
OK – Cataldi might not be capable of speechlessness. But he was still plenty stunned.
"I've never seen anything like that," he said. "It's like an optical illusion, or a medical miracle. I think she's capable of 400 [wings]."
Schuyler, who's only been at the competitive eating game for two years, seemed taken aback by her victory as confetti rained down on the stage moments after the contest ended. Her peers shuffled around in silence nearby, bits of wings clinging to their sauce-stained mugs.
Cameras and microphones sprouted in front of Schuyler's face. People shouted her name. Some wanted interviews, others wanted to pose for pictures with her.
"I didn't expect to win," she said.
Schuyler doesn't have much of a track record. According to the Omaha World-Herald, she conquered a handful of eating challenges in 2012 in Bellevue, Neb., outside Omana, where she lives with her husband and kids and bartends at an Applebee's.
Schuyler probably attracted the most attention for a YouTube video earlier this year that showed her annihilating a 72-ounce steak in Portland, Ore., in less than three minutes.
Her game plan yesterday was simple: don't throw up, and don't pay attention to the number of wings she was eating.
The victory came with a $22,000 prize.
"I can pay my bills now," Schuyler said, allowing a sheepish smile.
Cataldi said he hopes he can lure both Schuyler and competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi to next year's Wing Bowl. The two, he said, are the best he's ever seen.
"We'll see what happens," Schuyler said. "I don't want to competitive eat forever. It's hard on my family."
Schuyler beat out Patrick Bertoletti, who gulped 356 wings, and Jamie "The Bear" McDonald, last year's winner, who devoured 304 wings.
Eagles center Jason Kelce became the first pro athlete in the city to participate in Wing Bowl. He entered the arena to thunderous applause, while team president Don Smolenski drove him around in a motorized Eagles helmet.
"WIP puts on a great event. I was fortunate to be a part of it last year as a spectator," Kelce said, while wearing Google Glass as he sat on the edge of the stage.
He made it through the first round, eating 65 wings in 14 minutes. "I can't believe I ate 65 wings!" he said.
Retired Phillies slugger Matt Stairs, who blasted a game-winning pinch-hit home run against the Dodgers during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series in 2008, received a hero's welcome when he appeared in a pinstriped jersey – and promptly poured two cans of beer into his mouth.
About an hour before he guzzled the beers, Stairs got warm and fuzzy thinking about the celebration that followed the Phillies' World Series title in '08.
"People talk about Wing Bowl being crazy, but you should see 3 million people at a parade," he said. "I like to come a couple of times a year, go around, shake hands and say hello to people."
Wing Bowl 22 featured plenty of uglier moments, too. The douche-bag ratio remained stubbornly high in the seats. Some fans tried to pelt arena workers with Mardi Gras-style beads, while others lustily booed women who refused to flash the crowd if they appeared on the video screens. Others simply shouted, "Show us your t—!"
A group of Wingettes almost tumbled from a float belonging to one contestant, the "Ice Man," as it tried to circle the arena floor.
"Uh-oh, strippers down," bellowed a man nearby.
"We're not strippers, a–hole," responded one of the women.
Giahna Mesoraca, 19, of South Philly, was named Wingette of the Year, and took home a Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster motorcycle.
"Oh my God, it's so crazy here," she said, "but we're having so much fun."


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4.1 Contributo in Atti Convegno (Proceeding)
Behaviour of Existing Masonry Strengthened with a GFRP Reinforced Mortar Coating
In this paper the results of a wide experimental research programme are presented. The programme was carried out on masonry specimens strengthened with the application on both faces of the wall with a mortar coating reinforced with GFRP meshes, to demonstrate the effectiveness of this technique. The research concerns both in-plane shear (diagonal compression) and out-of-plane bending (four point bending) tests. The specimens are made with different masonry types (solid brick, rubble stones, cobblestones), various thicknesses (250-400-700 mm) and using diverse coating mortars in terms of mechanical characteristics (compressive strength 5-8-12 MPa). Moreover, the coatings were effectively linked together by using GFRP connectors (4 or 6 connectors per square meter). Thirty four diagonal compression tests were carried out to assess the in-plane shear masonry response, so to analyze the influence of the main parameters on the in-plane resistance of the wall. Some unstrengthened specimens were also tested as a reference so as to assess the increase in terms of resistance and ductility due to the application of the considered strengthening technique. Eight bending tests on full scale masonry elements were also carried out to analyze the out-of-plane flexural behavior of the wall. The results demonstrate the significant increase in bending resistance of reinforced walls compared with the unstrengthened ones.
Titolo: Behaviour of Existing Masonry Strengthened with a GFRP Reinforced Mortar Coating
GATTESCO, Natalino
BOEM, INGRID
Allen Dudine
Abstract: In this paper the results of a wide experimental research programme are presented. The programme was carried out on masonry specimens strengthened with the application on both faces of the wall with a mortar coating reinforced with GFRP meshes, to demonstrate the effectiveness of this technique. The research concerns both in-plane shear (diagonal compression) and out-of-plane bending (four point bending) tests. The specimens are made with different masonry types (solid brick, rubble stones, cobblestones), various thicknesses (250-400-700 mm) and using diverse coating mortars in terms of mechanical characteristics (compressive strength 5-8-12 MPa). Moreover, the coatings were effectively linked together by using GFRP connectors (4 or 6 connectors per square meter). Thirty four diagonal compression tests were carried out to assess the in-plane shear masonry response, so to analyze the influence of the main parameters on the in-plane resistance of the wall. Some unstrengthened specimens were also tested as a reference so as to assess the increase in terms of resistance and ductility due to the application of the considered strengthening technique. Eight bending tests on full scale masonry elements were also carried out to analyze the out-of-plane flexural behavior of the wall. The results demonstrate the significant increase in bending resistance of reinforced walls compared with the unstrengthened ones.
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.4203/ccp.102.#
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The PerformFISH project recognises that sustainable aquaculture should be an all-encompassing term. Therefore PerformFISH is dedicated not only to the advancement of Mediterranean marine fish farming (MMFF) technologies and processes, but also to ensuring that the sector progresses in a way that is beneficial for local communities, the environment, producers and consumers.
This Code of Conduct has been developed by PerformFISH partners in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. It acknowledges the elevated nutritional, economic, social, environmental, and cultural importance of MMFF. It embraces and promotes the interests of all those concerned with this industry and provides a common quality framework to strengthen MMFF.
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PerformFISH Sea Bass & Sea Bream Farm Performance Analytical Tool
The PerformFISH KPI system and analytical tool can help Mediterranean fish (sea bass & sea bream) farmers implement management solutions to improve the technical, environmental and economic performance of their farms while also improving fish welfare. As the system is increasingly used by farms in the sector, this will lead to the formulation of corrective actions and best practices to improve efficiency, competitiveness, sustainability and transparency of the entire Mediterranean Marine Fish Farming sector, in line with current and emerging EU and regional policies.
Thanks to the EU Aquaculture Strategic unique collaboration between scientists and the aquaculture industry in sharing data, information and knowledge, the performance of the MMFF sector have been assessed for the first time using common metrics and KPI. Moreover, the SAS Visual Analytics tool is available for all sea bass and sea bream companies in GFCM countries, for TLP s of PerformFISH and other not yet accessed to v1, as in EU non-EU Mediterranean producers which have case of Turkey, Cyprus, Malta, all north African countries.
Details on the capabilities of this tool are available in Deliverable 7.5 (click on the report below). If you would like to register for the tool and explore how it might help you and your farm, please contact the Sustainability Theme Leader, Giovanna Marino, ISPRA.
FEEDEST - PerformFISH Tool to Estimate Feeding Rates
Within the framework of PerformFISH, our partners from Sparos Lda. have developed FeedEST, a new tool that allows seabass and seabream farmers to estimate the feeding rates that allow reaching the maximum fish growth potential, while ensuring minimal feed waste.
FeedEST is a computational tool that allows the user to choose between three predefined commercial feeds and to upload a farm-specific temperature profile.
The FeedEST tool is free to be used by the industry and is available here: www.webtools.sparos.pt/feedest
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Disclaimer: The results provided by FEEDEST simulations are only indicative and simply constitute a complement to assist in feeding planning and management decisions. Additional information, including data from fish experiments/trials and laboratory analytics, may be needed to validate these results before major decisions are taken. The PerformFISH Consortium and SPAROS Lda will not have liability for any direct or indirect consequential, punitive or other similar damages, including lost profits, lost sales or business interruption or any other loss incurred by FEEDEST users, their customers and suppliers.
Interesting News for the Mediterranean Aquaculture Industry
Interview with Javier Ojeda from the Spanish Professional Aquaculture Association (APROMAR)
Javier Ojeda is the General secretary of the Spanish Aquaculture Association (APROMAR) and partner in the PerformFISH project. Javier is also Secretary of the Spanish Technology Platform for Fisheries and Aquaculture.
From these positions he promotes the sustainable development of Spanish aquaculture. Javier is a Biologist with an MSc in Oceanography and has been involved in aquaculture for 28 years.
Read the interview here.
INDUSTRY FORUM: Sustainable Solutions to Address Sea Bass and Sea Bream Farming Challenges in the Mediterranean
More than 80 aquaculture industry and research representatives participated in the Industry Forum "Sustainable Solutions to Address Sea Bass and Sea Bream farming in the Mediterranean", jointly organised by the PerformFISH and MedAID projects.
For more information about the event and to download the presentations, click here.
PerformFISH e-Atlas manual for sampling, molecular biology procedures and gene primer collection, skeletal morphology and histopathology
The present version of the e-Atlas integrates the sampling manual, molecular biology procedures and gene primer collection (an extensive resource of primers optimised for gilthead sea bream and European sea bass, CCMAR and UTH), skeletal morphology section with methods and illustrations of normal and abnormal skeletal development (University of Crete), and also a histopathology section providing a tissue specific description of normal and modified tissue morphology (University of Udine). It is hoped this e-Atlas will become a resource that can be used by all hatcheries of the aquaculture sector involved in production of sea bream and sea bass juveniles. The e-Atlas is part of the PerformFISH legacy and will be a resource that remains alive for several years after completion of the project.
Page updated: January 17, 2023
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Viktor Petrovics Brjuhanov (ukránul: Віктор Петрович Брюханов, oroszul: Виктор Петрович Брюханов; Taskent, 1935. december 1. – Kijev, 2021. október 13.)  szovjet mérnök, aki részt vett a csernobili atomerőmű építésében, majd annak vezérigazgatója volt 1970–1986 között.

Élete

1935. december 1-jén született az üzbegisztáni Taskentben. Négy gyermek közül ő volt a legidősebb. Apja üveges, anyja takarító volt. A szülők az 1920-as években költöztek Szaratovból Taskentbe.

1959-ben végzett a Taskenti Műszaki Főiskola (napjainkban Taskenti Állami Műszaki Egyetem) energetikai karán. A főiskola után az angreni hőerűműben kezdett dolgozni. Ott ismerte meg későbbi feleségét, Valentyinát, akivel 1960 decemberében kötött házasságot.. Kezdetben a gáztalanító berendezést felügyelte, majd a tápszivattyúkért és a turbinákért volt felelős, később a turbinaüzem vezetőjévé nevezték ki.1966-ban áthelyezték a Szlovjanszkba, ahol akkor már a végső fázisában tartott a hőerőmű második energiablokkjának az építése. Az 1967-ben üzembe helyezett blokk a 800 MW-os teljesítményével akkor a Szovjetunió legnagyobb teljesítményű hőerőműve egysége volt. 1970-ig dolgozott a szlovjatnszki erőműben, ahol 1969 végétől néhány hónapig a főmérnök helyettese volt.

1970 elején Csernobilba vezényelték, ahol a csernobili erőmű és az azt kiszolgáló város, Pripjaty építésének szervezésén dolgozott. Kezdetben a családjával együtt egy ideiglenes telepen, egy lakókocsiban laktak. 1972-ben kaptak lakást Pripjatyban, a Lenin sugárút 6. szám alatti házban. 1970 áprilisában nevezték ki a csernobili atomerőmű igazgatójává.

Halála

2021. október 13-án hunyt el Kijevben. 85 éves volt. A halál okát nem fedték fel. Parkinson-kórban szenvedett, és 2015-ben és 2016-ban több alkalommal is stroke-ot kapott.

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$1.9 billion stolen in crypto hacks so far this year, report says
A staggering $1.9 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen in hacks of various services in the first seven months of this year, marking a 60% increase from the same period in the year prior, according to a report released Tuesday from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.Related video above: Americans Don't Really Understand CryptoThe surge comes even as the value of many cryptocurrencies plunged in the first half of this year. The report attributed much of the spike to hacks on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. The term refers to services that attempt to replace traditional financial institutions with software that allows users to transact directly with each other via the blockchain, the digital ledger that underpins cryptocurrencies.Some of the biggest crypto hacks of 2022 were on DeFi protocols, including the $625 million hack of video game Axie Infinity's Ronin network in March. Some of these thefts, including the Axie incident, have since been attributed to hackers associated with North Korea.An estimated $1 billion has been stolen from DeFi protocols by North Korea-affiliated hackers so far this year, according to the Chainalysis report. These thefts are thought to be part of a broader strategy to help bring in revenue for the North Korean regime as it has largely been cut off from the world.DeFi transactions, based mainly on Ethereum blockchain technology, have rapidly exploded in popularity over the past two years. These protocols are "uniquely vulnerable to hacking" thanks to their open source code, large pools of assets and rapid growth that may have led to a lapse in security best practices, according to Elliptic, a blockchain analysis firm."The technology is relatively immature in general. This space has only really emerged just the past couple of years," Tom Robinson, chief scientist at Elliptic, told CNN Business. "Mistakes are being made, mistakes are being learned from, but there's always bugs in software. I think the problem here is that the software is the only thing securing these assets."Chainalysis warns that the increase in crypto thefts shows no sign of letting up despite the drop in the crypto market. "As long as crypto assets held in DeFi protocol pools and other services have value and are vulnerable, bad actors will try to steal them," according to the report.Chainalysis points to two recent large-scale DeFi hacks, including the $190 million reportedly stolen from cryptocurrency bridge provider Nomad, which occurred after the data cutoff point for the report.But there may be at least one silver lining in the report: The amount of money lost in cryptocurrency scams, such as the $2 billion Ponzi scheme carried out by BitConnect founder Satish Kumbhani, was 65% less than the year prior as the falling value of crypto made it a less enticing investment opportunity for potential victims.
A staggering $1.9 billion worth of cryptocurrency was stolen in hacks of various services in the first seven months of this year, marking a 60% increase from the same period in the year prior, according to a report released Tuesday from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.
Related video above: Americans Don't Really Understand Crypto
The surge comes even as the value of many cryptocurrencies plunged in the first half of this year. The report attributed much of the spike to hacks on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. The term refers to services that attempt to replace traditional financial institutions with software that allows users to transact directly with each other via the blockchain, the digital ledger that underpins cryptocurrencies.
Some of the biggest crypto hacks of 2022 were on DeFi protocols, including the $625 million hack of video game Axie Infinity's Ronin network in March. Some of these thefts, including the Axie incident, have since been attributed to hackers associated with North Korea.
An estimated $1 billion has been stolen from DeFi protocols by North Korea-affiliated hackers so far this year, according to the Chainalysis report. These thefts are thought to be part of a broader strategy to help bring in revenue for the North Korean regime as it has largely been cut off from the world.
DeFi transactions, based mainly on Ethereum blockchain technology, have rapidly exploded in popularity over the past two years. These protocols are "uniquely vulnerable to hacking" thanks to their open source code, large pools of assets and rapid growth that may have led to a lapse in security best practices, according to Elliptic, a blockchain analysis firm.
"The technology is relatively immature in general. This space has only really emerged just the past couple of years," Tom Robinson, chief scientist at Elliptic, told CNN Business. "Mistakes are being made, mistakes are being learned from, but there's always bugs in software. I think the problem here is that the software is the only thing securing these assets."
Chainalysis warns that the increase in crypto thefts shows no sign of letting up despite the drop in the crypto market. "As long as crypto assets held in DeFi protocol pools and other services have value and are vulnerable, bad actors will try to steal them," according to the report.
Chainalysis points to two recent large-scale DeFi hacks, including the $190 million reportedly stolen from cryptocurrency bridge provider Nomad, which occurred after the data cutoff point for the report.
But there may be at least one silver lining in the report: The amount of money lost in cryptocurrency scams, such as the $2 billion Ponzi scheme carried out by BitConnect founder Satish Kumbhani, was 65% less than the year prior as the falling value of crypto made it a less enticing investment opportunity for potential victims.
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JPMorgan's long-time bull says now is the time to sell stocks to buy commodities after recent recovery


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In an amusing—and sometimes surprising—twist on old television game shows, trivia nights are gaining steam in bars and restaurants across the country. They have often shown themselves to be winning promotions for bars and restaurants, in terms of boosting sales and attracting new customers.
"Trivia Nights have ramped up our business on Tuesdays," reports Colin Laverty, owner of the Pour House, a neighborhood sports tavern in Washington, D.C. Many trivia game nights in bars and restaurants take their cue from the question and answer format of "Trivial Pursuit," the board game that gained huge popularity in the 1980s and spawned a number of TV game shows, such as Jeopardy. However, bar trivia game nights also harken back to an older British pub tradition.
Whatever the origins, trivia nights have been ramping up in major cities across the country. Part of the answer to game nights' growing popularity is a reaction to the isolating effect of modern methods of communication, according to some operators. TV, cell phones and social media don't bring people together face-to-face like an old-fashioned quiz night in a neighborhood pub.
"It's a change from watching TV and surfing the web; people want to get out of the house," posits Matt Motyka, the self-styled "Trivia Jerk" who has been conducting game nights for the past two years at Finley Dunne's Tavern, a neighborhood bar in Chicago. Motyka emphasizes the format's social appeal. "People gather with friends, debate the questions and get to use their brain power."
No Question About It
There's also another driving factor to this trivia trend that's far from trivial: operator economics—it's a great way to boost business on slow nights.
"Right now, when weekend business may be down, bar owners are looking to make up revenue on other nights," says H. Joseph Ehrmann, owner of Elixir, a single-location cocktail bar in San Francisco, commenting on why trivia nights are popular these days. Part of Ehrmann's original business plan since opening in 2003, the Elixir Quiz has been a regular feature of Tuesday nights. "Trivia games are a solid marketing program for off-nights."
The appeal of these themed evenings isn't limited to single-unit locations. It's a midweek promotional format that has worked successfully for large chains as well, mostly implemented on an individual location-by-location basis.
"Trivia nights are a good, affordable in-restaurant promotion," says Mike McNeil, vice president of marketing for Atlanta-based Hooters of America, Inc. There is no chain-wide mandate; running a program is at the discretion of managers, but McNeil estimates that about half of the casual-dining chain's 455 units run some sort of weekly trivia game night. "It's a way to build capacity on a weaker night," he notes.
Drawing Cards
Quiz nights have the ability to do more than just fill a bar with regulars. The wide appeal of the question and answer formats can draw a different customer base than the usual bar crowd. The game has a huge following among both young and old, as evidenced by websites like pub-quiz.com, which alerts aficionados to hundreds of trivia events arranged by locale and day of the week.
"Trivia Nights get people in who otherwise might not visit the Pour House," affirms Laverty. "There are customers who just come in for the Elixir Quiz nights," confirms Ehrmann.
Finley Dunne's regular age demographic is late-20s to early-40s, according to proprietor Joe Kenny, but the trivia nights attract a different clientele. "It's brought in students and older customers as well. Trivia players are an eclectic group," he notes.
"There are people that just come in on those nights to play trivia," points out McNeil at Hooters. And, he adds, even customers who weren't aware of trivia night but just happen upon it find it hard to leave until the game is over. "So the game might extend a customer's stay." It may also up their ultimate food and drink spending at the end of the evening.
"New people show up every week along with the trivia regulars who won't miss it," says Nichole Mayorga, bartender at the sports-oriented Jimmy's Old Town Tavern, in Herndon, Va., which has hosted a trivia night every Tuesday for 13 years. Not only locals attend, says Mayorga, the trivia events draw customers from nearby towns as well. "And teams bring their own cheerleading sections, which adds to the crowd."
Not only that, but when properly set up, quiz nights are virtually guaranteed to bring those trivia geeks back in on other nights, which is never a bad proposition.
Getting the Word Out and the Real Prize
Remarkably, operators say very little promotion is required for pub quiz nights. Posters and other P.O.S. can easily publicize in-house trivia nights. Restaurant websites and Facebook fan sites often devote a separate, full page to quiz nights. For Elixir, Calanni emails trivia regulars a weekly teaser previewing some of the possible topics.
Many operators also offer "Happy Hour-style promotions" on drinks or food during pub quizzes. D.C.'s Pour House, for example, promotes buckets of Heineken, Heineken Light, Amstel, Amstel Light, Dos Equis or Sol beer for a discounted $15. During the Elixir Quiz, gamesters can get $2 off a pint of Fuller's London Pride Ale.
Besides discounting buckets of Budweiser for $15 during trivia nights, Finley Dunne's offers an early bird special of half-priced sandwiches. Players who come early can sign up for teams, secure a table and enjoy a snack before the game.
Prizes for contest winners vary. Some operators just offer swag like logoed T shirts or ball caps provided by suppliers. Most commonly, prizes are in the form of gift certificates redeemable at the establishment. Jimmy's, for example, awards a first prize of a $25 gift certificate, with $10 for second place and $5 for third.
The prizes for Hooters' trivia nights are at the unit managers' discretion. They vary from gift cards good on next visit to appetizers and other food items, says McNeil. In states where it's legal, vendors may supply units with beach towels, coolers or other merchandise as prizes.
The three top teams at the Elixir Quiz night win gift certificates of $30, $20 and $10, respectively. Ehrmann figures he pulls in an average of $800 on a quiz night, after investing $200, including the prize money.
But prizes are awarded with the caveat that they can't spend the gift certificates that evening. The gimmick, says Ehrmann, "brings them back the next night or on a weekend, often with more friends." In essence, the prizes prime the pump for more repeat business.
There is a cost involved to running trivia nights, concedes Kenny. "The payback is the exposure, getting new guests in the establishment and having them to come back on another night."
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I think we need to start seeing each other.
I feel its time for us to slow down, make actual, irl, non-virtual connections.
It's time for a little summer R and R – that is Readings and Rituals – up close and in person.
It is a rare thing indeed for me to be able to offer in-person experiences so I am really delighted to let you all know that this summer I am going to make a handful available. These are not group events, they are one on one offerings designed so that I can look into your eyes, hold your hand, and hear your voice.
Are you too feeling the need to foster real connection?
Your questions. Your hopes. Your fears. Above all your curiosity.
My traditions of divination, magic-making, astrological know-how, and creative journeying techniques.
Together we will make magic happen.
Not wish upon a star and then twirl your fingers for the next three months kind of magic.
Think along the lines of visiting an old witch who lives in the woods (maybe in a chicken-footed house) in order to receive just the right blessing, potion, or enchantment that will kick start significant change and transformation right now and you've got the idea.
Feel along the lines of a tarot or astrology session that delivers rapid insight with accuracy, honesty, and compassion and you've got the idea.
Know that you will be working with a master – someone who has clocked in way more than the requisite 10,000 hours, who has heard every possible case and situation under the sun, and who can find a new and creative approach to pretty much any problem.
Do be willing to experience deep change and transformation from the inside out. Once you start seeing the world as an enchanted place and recognize that you too are magical you won't ever be able to go back.
You've been warned…and invited. Come sit with me and let's see what magic we can make.
I am so delighted and honored to be able to offer this service to our community! Stepping Into Sovereignty is a one of a kind ceremony designed to root you into your deepest sense of Sovereignty–recognizing, honoring, and coming into deep and right relationship with our personal power so that we may be blessed and a blessing in turn.
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Current and Noncurrent Assets
Accounting Theories and Concepts
Accounting Theory
Accounting Principles
Accounting Standard
Accounting Convention
Principles-Based vs. Rules-Based Accounting
Accounting Methods: Accrual vs. Cash
Accrual Accounting vs. Cash Basis Accounting
Accounting Oversight and Regulations
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
US Accounting vs. International Accounting
Understanding the Cash Flow Statement
Breaking Down The Balance Sheet
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Financial Accounting and Decision-Making
Financial vs. Managerial Accounting
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Accounting Systems and Record Keeping
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Corporate Finance & Accounting Financial Analysis
How Are Principles-Based and Rules-Based Accounting Different?
By Barclay Palmer
Nearly all companies are required to prepare their financial statements as set out by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), whose standards are generally principles-based. FASB uses these principles in establishing its accounting practices and methods. Law requires U.S. companies to adhere to accounting standards when reporting their financial statements, but the specifics can vary depending on where a company is headquartered.
Nearly all companies are required to prepare their financial statements as set out by FASB, whose standards are generally principles-based.
The rules-based Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) system is the accounting method used in the United States.
Critics of principles-based accounting systems say they give companies too much freedom in reporting.
On the other hand, critics of rules-based methods like GAAP cite that the system can often be too complex.
Understanding Principles-Based Accounting
Principles-based accounting seems to be the most popular accounting method around the globe. Most countries opt for a principles-based system, as it is often better to adjust accounting principles to a company's transactions rather than adjusting a company's operations to accounting rules.
The international financial reporting standards (IFRS) system—the most common international accounting standard—is not a rules-based system. The IFRS states that a company's financial statements must be understandable, readable, comparable, and relevant to current financial transactions.
Rules-Based Accounting
Rules-based accounting is a standardized process of reporting financial statements. The Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) system is the rules-based accounting method used in the United States. Companies and their accountants must adhere to the rules when they compile their financial statements. These allow investors an easy way to compare the financial information of different companies.
There are 10 principles of the rules-based GAAP accounting system:
Sincerity with an accurate representation of the company's financial situation
Permanence of methods
No expectation of compensation
Prudence with no semblance of speculation
Dividing entries across appropriate periods of time
Full disclosure in all financial reporting
Good faith and honesty in all transactions
The GAAP method is used when a company releases its financial statements to the public. It covers a number of things such as revenue recognition, balance sheet classification, and how outstanding shares are measured.
Companies and accountants that do not follow GAAP standards could be brought to court if their judgments and reporting of the financial statements were incorrect.
The fundamental advantage of principles-based accounting is that its broad guidelines can be practical for a variety of circumstances. Precise requirements can sometimes compel managers to manipulate the statements to fit what is compulsory.
On the other hand, when there are strict rules that need to be followed, like those in the U.S. GAAP system, the possibility of lawsuits is diminished. Having a set of rules can increase accuracy and reduce the ambiguity that can trigger aggressive reporting decisions by management.
Compliance to GAAP helps to ensure transparency in the financial reporting process by standardizing the various methods, terminology, definitions, and financial ratios. For example, GAAP allows investors to compare the financial statements of two companies by having standardized reporting methods. Companies must formulate their balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement in the same manner, so that they can be more easily evaluated.
If companies were able to report their financial numbers in any manner they chose, investors would be open to risk. Without a rules-based accounting system, companies could report only the numbers that made them appear financially successful while avoiding reporting any negative news or losses.
Problems With Both Systems
The main problem overall is that there is no one set accounting method that has been universally adopted. There are currently more than 144 jurisdictions that use IFRS as their accounting standards, while the U.S. uses the rules-based GAAP method. As a result, investments, acquisitions, and mergers may require a different lens when comparing international competitors such as Exxon and BP, which use different accounting methods.
Critics of principles-based accounting systems say they can give companies far too much freedom and do not prescribe transparency. They believe because companies do not have to follow specific rules that have been set out, their reporting may provide an inaccurate picture of its financial health.
In the case of rules-based methods like GAAP, complex rules can cause unnecessary complications in the preparation of financial statements. And having strict rules means that accountants may try to make their companies more profitable than they actually are because of the responsibility to their shareholders.
Example of Accounting Manipulation
Enron was a major energy company in the 1990s. In 2001, Enron shareholders lost almost $75 billion in value after the company's executives used fraudulent accounting practices to overstate revenue while hiding debt in its subsidiaries.
Enron declared bankruptcy–and with $63 billion in assets–was the largest U.S. bankruptcy at that time. The company's collapse sent shockwaves throughout the financial markets leading to a wave of additional regulations.
When contemplating which accounting method is best, make certain that the information provided in the financial statements is relevant, reliable, and comparable across reporting periods and entities. Although there are benefits to principle-based accounting, it is recognized that the method may need to be modified to make it more effective and efficient.
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International Financial Reporting Standards. "IAS 1.17(b) (Rev. 2007)." Accessed April 1, 2020.
United CPA Association. "GAAP Finance Rules and Standardized Reporting." Accessed April 1, 2020.
U.S. Securities and Exchanged Commission. "Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)." Accessed April 1, 2020.
International Financial Reporting Standards. "Why Global Accounting Standards?" Accessed April 1, 2020.
Principles for Responsible Investment. "Why Engage? The Business Case." Accessed April 1, 2020.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. "Bank Trends (2002)," Page 2. Accessed April 1, 2020.
IFRS vs. U.S. GAAP: What's the Difference?
How Financial Accounting Differs From Managerial Accounting
How Do the Equity Method and Proportional Consolidation Method Differ?
Why Does GAAP Require Accrual Basis Rather Than Cash Accounting?
What's the Difference Between IFRS and GAAP?
What's the Difference Between GAAP and IFRS?
GAAP is a common set of accounting principles, standards, and procedures that public companies in the U.S. must follow when they compile their financial statements.
Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts (SFAC)
The Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts is issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and covers financial reporting concepts.
Accounting Practice
Accounting practice is the process of recording the day-to-day financial activities of a business entity.
Hierarchy of GAAP
The Hierarchy of GAAP refers to a four-tiered scheme to rank FASB and AICPA pronouncements on accounting practice by their level of authority.
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards are a set of guidelines for conducting audits of a company's financial records.
Accounting Principles Definition
Accounting principles are the rules and guidelines that companies must follow when reporting financial data.


What is the main objective of National Art Gallery?
National Art Gallery main objective is to held performance within or from outside Malaysia, classes, seminar, competitions and other arts and cultural activities. It also gives their best effort to enlarge the main collections which are already consist of almost 2500 works.
To gather, preserve, enhance, show, promote and making people from every level to understand, respect as well as make helping them to appreciate our culture.
Balai Seni Lukis Negara as a center of our arts and culture heritage.
Is NAG providing a place for industrial students' practical?
How to become a sponsor or to fund generous gallery and what benefits will we receive?How to become a sponsor or to fund generous gallery and what benefits will we receive?
To corporate bodies or private individuals, may provide financial assistance as a sponsor or generous to the gallery by calling Caw. Donations and Sponsorships for coordination. To all who have provided financial assistance to the NAG, NAG will issue a receipt for tax exemption on the amount that has been given. And contributors and sponsors will receive tax relief of 100% on the amount that was donated or sponsored.
What are the functions of Corporate Affairs Division NAG?
Corporate Communications Division has three branches of the NAG will bring their respective functions, such as: Public Relations Branch: This branch will ensure that all activities and programs, whether in or outside the gallery will get coverage and will be announced to the public. Marketing and Promotion Branch: This branch will promote and introduce the gallery to the public both inside and outside the country. Donations and Sponsorship Branch: This branch is looking for contributors or sponsors from corporate bodies and private sectors to increase the fund raising for gallery exhibitions and arts-related activities.
When was National Art Gallery established?
Balai Seni Lukis Negara was built on 28 August 1958, a year after independent. This gallery is an established community which receive their yearly grant from the Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture.


"Is the civil grand jury relevant?"--Ron Kaye, Sept. 29.
I have long suspected that Ron Kaye has been assigned to provide cover for the Glendale City Council. This essay goes a long way toward that conclusion. His amazingly superficial analysis and bitter conclusions leave gaping holes of relevant information that the public must consider. For Kaye to proclaim that the report is "meaningless nonsense" is as much a testament on Kaye's ignorance of city finances as his lack of involvement in the city's affairs.
Since when does the racial or gender make-up of a jury determine the ability to reason on financial matters? Their level of education and experience does, but Kaye does not tell us.
There are two key sources of information that the civil grand jury relied on. One was the audited financial statements, the other was a self-survey by cities on their practices.
That's why Glendale ranked third, along with Vernon, on their practices but on the audited reports they both ranked fairly low on core financial ratios.
One thing must change, though. It is the Glendale News-Press relying on an old relic of a columnist who has demonstrated little financial acumen on city finances and whose reasoning faculties, as demonstrated by his opinions, often fail him. But, if you want to spin your kids' bad grades, call Kaye.


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Nate Heili advanced to second on a passed ball.
Shane Coker lined out to rf, sacrifice fly, RBI; Nate Heili scored, unearned.
Brennan Schmitt singled to first base.
Michael Courtney singled through the right side.
Jacob Sorenson singled to right field; Michael Courtney advanced to third.
Zachary Dickey singled through the right side, RBI; Jacob Sorenson advanced to second; Michael Courtney scored.
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Mitch Sutton singled to left center.
Shane Coker singled to right center.
Shane Coker advanced to second on a passed ball.
Jacob Sorenson singled through the right side.
Ted Howell singled through the left side.
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Peter Upham singled down the lf line.
O. Cardenas-Juan singled to left field.
Zachary Dickey singled to left center.
Brady Stolzman reached first on an error by 2b.
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Nate Roethle reached first on an error by 3b; Luke Schmitt scored, unearned.
Ian Duke reached first on an error by ss.
Zach Carney singled to third base.
O. Cardenas-Juan singled, advanced to second on an error by rf.
Christopher Dornan pinch hit for Nick Worden.
Michael Courtney reached first on an error by 1b, advanced to second; O. Cardenas-Juan scored, unearned.
Brady Stolzman singled to shortstop.
Caleb Willems to p for Connor Cook.
Rick Acevedo pinch hit for Nick Bledsoe.
Tyler Tucker to 2b for Rick Acevedo.
Peyton Henry to rf for Brady Stolzman.
O. Cardenas-Juan reached first on an error by 3b.
David Navarro pinch hit for Christopher Dornan.
Michael Courtney singled to left field; O. Cardenas-Juan advanced to second.


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Connecticut's assisted suicide law appears dead after emotional public outcry
"Terminally ill citizens were told [the state] would not pay the cost of pain-control, but would cover the cost of their suicides," Dr. Jacqueline Harvey testified.
Wed Mar 19, 2014 - 4:17 pm EST
By Ben Johnson
HARTFORD, CT, March 19, 2014 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A state legislator has said Connecticut's assisted suicide bill is set to die of natural causes.
Lawmakers introduced House Bill 5326, the "Aid In Dying" bill, this year after it failed to come up for a vote last year. It would allow anyone diagnosed with six months or less to live to obtain assistance from a physician in committing suicide.
But after a capacity audience attended a public hearing Monday, one prominent government official believes the bill itself is dead. State Rep. David Zoni, D-Southington, said the bill will not likely come up for a vote this year, either.
Expert witnesses said that often medical professionals, and state officials, actively promoted assisted suicide over continued health care.
"Terminally ill citizens were told by state medical plan authorities that they would not pay the cost of pain-control, but would cover the cost of their suicides," Dr. Jacqueline Harvey of Reproductive Research Audit testified. "While spending for palliative care has increased, one study indicated that 24 percent of patients who chose [physician-assisted suicide] reported that they did not have adequate finances to cover expenditures for medical care and equipment."
Elaine Kolb, a resident of West Haven, said that every complication her lesbian girlfriend faced in the hospital led medical professionals to ask her, "Don't you think it's time to let her go?"
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However, state Attorney General George Jepsen testified that the bill would help the disabled, adding that it was "cruel and inhumane" to "force them to stay alive."
A recent Knights of Columbus-Marist poll found that 55 percent of Connecticut residents believe that doctors have no business prescribing death-dealing drugs. In all, 70 percent view the issue as unimportant or unworthy of lawmakers' time.
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Connecticut's assisted suicide law appears dead after emotional public… Connecticut's assisted suicide law appears dead after emotional public outcry News By Ben Johnson


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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Americans' approval of President Barack Obama's handling of immigration has dropped to 31%, one of the lowest readings since 2010, when Gallup began polling on his handling of the issue. Meanwhile, two in three Americans (65%) disapprove of his handling of immigration.
These data are from a June 5-8 Gallup poll. Disapproval of the president's handling of immigration has climbed 10 points since August 2013, when more than half of Americans (55%) disapproved.
Recent developments contributing to the ongoing debate about immigration include Obama's delay of a review of deportation policies by the Department of Homeland Security in the hope of striking a legislative deal on immigration reform with Congress. Also, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's recent primary loss was widely viewed as a defeat rooted in Cantor's perceived stance on immigration. The primary loss and subsequent shakeup in House leadership could spell greater challenges for Obama as he tries to work with Republicans. Additionally, the media has recently enlarged its spotlight on the increasing numbers of unaccompanied Central American children who have crossed the U.S. border, seeking their already immigrated family members and a generally better life.
Obama's approval on immigration has dropped since last August across all political affiliations, even among those in his own party. Democrats' approval has fallen eight points to the current 60%. Approval among independents has also fallen eight points, to 25%. A mere 8% of Republicans approve of the president's handling of the issue, and though this is not their lowest rating on the measure, their disapproval of the president's handling of immigration has reached its highest, at 90%.
Though Americans largely do not see immigration as a high-priority issue for the president and Congress, Obama has said passing an immigration bill is one of his legislative priorities.
In order to accomplish this feat, he will need the support of congressional Republicans, who could hold both chambers of Congress come January, and who are understandably shaky on the issue after seeing one of their most powerful leaders fall, partly because of his stance on immigration.
For Republicans' part, the composition of their new House leadership and the potential of taking the reins of both houses of Congress could empower them to take ownership of the issue, and make immigration reform a truly bipartisan effort. They will still need the president's signature on any legislation. If they don't make a serious effort to create reform legislation, they could find themselves punished by Latino voters, who tilt Democratic, in 2016.
Results for this Gallup poll are based on telephone interviews conducted June 5-8, 2014, on the Gallup Daily tracking survey, with a random sample of 1,027 adults, aged 18 and older, living in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.


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HomeMoviesCobra Kai Episode 9 Cameo Calls Back To Original Karate Kid All Valley
Cobra Kai Episode 9 Cameo Calls Back To Original Karate Kid All Valley
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Warning: SPOILERS for Cobra Kai Season 4, Episode 9 - "The Fall"
Carrie Underwood's surprise cameo in Cobra Kai season 4 calls back to The Karate Kid's original All Valley and closing credits. Cobra Kai season 4 culminates in the 51st Annual All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, where the Cobra Kai, Miyagi-Do, and Eagle Fang dojos competed for "the soul of the San Fernando Valley." The stakes have never been higher because the losing dojo(s) pledged to shut down forever, according to the pact Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), and John Kreese (Martin Kove) made at the end of Cobra Kai season 3.
The All Valley tournament was introduced in The Karate Kid where the conflict between Daniel and Cobra Kai's Johnny, who were teenagers back in 1984, was originally settled. Of course, The Karate Kid is a 1980s sports movie, and its soundtrack reflected the pop songs of the era, with kitchy tracks like Bananarama's "Cruel Summer" and Baxter Robinson's "Feel The Night" accompanying Daniel's journey as a New Jersey transplant to Southern California training in karate under Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita). Arguably the most memorable song in The Karate Kid, "You're The Best" by Joe "Bean" Esposito is the theme song of the All Valley and plays during the All Valley montage as Daniel advances through the tournament while Cobra Kai tries to stop him. In fact, the lyric, "You're the best/around/Nothing's gonna ever keep you down!", is as quotable as the film's dialogue like "Sweep the leg!" and "Put him in a body bag!"
Related: Cobra Kai Season 4 Ending & All Twists Explained
Cobra Kai season 4, episode 9's cameo by Carrie Underwood continues the Netflix series' nostalgic callbacks to The Karate Kid in grand fashion. One of country music's biggest superstars, Grammy Award-winning Underwood performs "The Moment of Truth" to kick off the All Valley tournament. "The Moment of Truth" was a song by Survivor that played over The Karate Kid's closing credits. Underwood's cover was a genuine surprise to the audience and to the All Valley Council, who had no idea Ron (Matt Lewis), was going to deliver on his promise to have a superstar celebrity appear as a special guest star at the 51st Annual All Valley Tournament.
Carrie Underwood has many acting credits to her name, including starring in 2011's Soul Surfer, which was her feature film debut as Sarah Hill. Underwood also starred as Maria Rainer in NBC's 2013 musical special, The Sound of Music Live! Additionally, Carrie is no stranger to appearing as herself in TV shows and movies like an episode of Blue Bloods and the 2016 comedy film, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. Carrie Underwood appearing as herself in Cobra Kai means she exists in The Karate Kid universe and is part of its referenced pop culture like Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Rocky, and WWE.
Although Carrie Underwood covers "The Moment of Truth," Survivor also makes an unexpected cameo in Cobra Kai season 4. Survivor's track "Burning Heart" is part of Johnny's 1980s mixtape that he listens to while training to fight Daniel in Cobra Kai season 4, episode 5, "Match Point." "Burning Heart" was part of the Rocky IV soundtrack as a follow-up to their 1982 chart-topping smash, "Eye of the Tiger," which was the theme from Rocky III. Sylvester Stallone recently repurposed Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" as the song that closes out Rocky IV: Rocky Vs. Drago, his ultimate director's cut. Carrie Underwood bringing back "The Moment of Truth" for Cobra Kai season 4 also continues the show's Rocky connection by covering a Survivor track that hits the right note of nostalgia for longtime fans of The Karate Kid.
Next: Cobra Kai Season 5: Everything We Know
Cobra Kai season 4 is streaming on Netflix.
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