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With joy thy Lord and Savior view!
And speaks again as e'er He spoke.
He lives, and thou shalt also live.
3 Ye dead in sin, awake, arise!
The Lord is calling from the skies.
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FedEx TNT Acquisition Headed in Right Direction
By Jeff Berman / www.supplychain247.com / October 21st, 2015
In a joint statement, FedEx and TNT said that they have not received a Statement of Objections regarding the proposed deal from the European Commission (EC).
Following news earlier this month that the planned $4.8 billion acquisition of Netherlands-based TNT-NV and a provider of mail and courier services and the fourth largest global parcel operator, by FedEx may be showing signs of coming closer to fruition, with TNT's shareholders formally giving their blessing on the proposed deal, the deal's prospects improved further yesterday.
FedEx and TNT added that the internal deadline of the EC for issuing a Statement of Objections would have expired October 23, "but Fedex and TNT have been informed by the [EC] that no Statement of Objections will be issued."
The statement concluded by saying that FedEx and TNT continue to expect that the Offer will close in the first half of calendar year 2016.
This news represents a shift from late July, when the EC launched an investigation to assess if the proposed acquisition "is in line with the EU Merger Regulation," adding that there are concerns in regards to various European markets for both international express and deferred small package deliveries, with the merged company facing insufficient competitive constraints from UPS and DHL, the other two large remaining players in that space.
And it added that such a scenario could lead to higher prices for both businesses and consumers. The European Commission said it has…until December 7, to "investigate the proposed acquisition and to determine whether these initial concerns are founded."
The Wall Street Journal reported on October 1 that European regulators are mulling demanding concessions for this deal, like asset sales, that could alter the current path of this deal.
And it added that European Union regulators could serve FedEx with a formal complaint listing their concerns by around mid-month, noting that a move like this usually is followed be negotiations over potential discussions. Should FedEx be required to sell assets, the WSJ said that finding a viable buyer could be hard as TNT only has two true European customers, UPS and DHL.
This is not the first time TNT has been featured in a deal with the prominent global parcel payer. In 2012, it was close to being acquired by FedEx' chief rival, UPS for $6.8 billion, but the deal was squashed, following a formal decision from the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, which prohibited the acquisition. Many of the EC's concerns over the deal were due to the competitive parcel landscape in Europe.
Earlier this month, FedEx officials said the meshing of FedEx and TNT Express presents a highly pro-competitive proposition for the provision of small package delivery services within and outside Europe.
They added that the networks of TNT Express and FedEx are largely complementary, given that FedEx's strength is providing U.S. domestic and extra-EEA international services, while TNT Express' focus is on providing intra-European services while also noting that the Combination would allow the parties to sell a more competitive e-commerce offering in the market, which should benefit consumers and SMEs in Europe and beyond.
FedEx agreeing to pay TNT $200 million in the form of a breakup fee should the deal not come to fruition. TNT and FedEx said that the European regional headquarters of the combined companies will be in Amsterdam/Hoofddorp, and that the TNT Express hub in Liege will be maintained as a significant operation of the group.
As for any antitrust issues that may arise from this deal, FedEx and TNT said that these concerns can be addressed in an adequate and timely manner.
TNT has grown into a highly respected $6.680 billion euro company with diverse revenue streams from around the world with operations in more than 200 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
The company has a substantial group of assets, including aircraft, vehicles, hubs, and depots, which cumulatively account for about 1 million deliveries per day handled by its nearly 80,000 employees. In 2014, it kicked off new productivity and efficiency plans, which included a restructuring of its management team and investments into its people, processes, IT systems and institutional competencies, whilst facing stiff competition and adverse trading conditions, particularly in Western Europe TNT CEO Tex Gunning said on the company's fourth quarter 2014 earnings call.
FedEx Bids $4.8 Billion for TNT Two Years After UPS Deal
FedEx Corporation To Face Tough Competition From UPS Despite TNT Acquisition
UPS sues EU over scuttled TNT deal
FedEx's approval for TNT deal lifts the curtain on new era
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FedEx to Cut 6,300 Jobs in Europe after TNT Integration
TNT Express to sell airline to ASL

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Deer at the throne of Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew in Chiang Rai, Thailand
According to the Farmer's Almanac the Full Moon occurring on 5th October is called the Hunter's Moon or Harvest Moon. This moon is the closest to the autumn equinox and its name derives from the time of year in which crops are traditionally harvested.
A harvest is a time to reap, but it is also a time where we may have to work a bit harder to finish what still remains to do before harvesting. It is a time for change and for revealing the truth on many levels, especially in all our relationships. The name Hunter's Moon has been given to it because in October some cultures traditionally hunt deer. In the ancient times hunting the deer held a very strong deep symbolism. The deer was considered a sacred animal, which personified spiritual authority and regeneration, because its antlers could grow back after having fallen. In one of his former lives, Buddha was a deer that spoke to men, while in some Tibetan legends deer helped men to solve problems. Deer is symbolic of the energy of the heart, supporting us in trusting our intuition and inner guidance in face of life's mysteries.
This Full Moon will fall at 12° Aries, while the Sun will be at 12° Libra. Aries is a red sign, while Libra is a green sign. Red is about awakening, while green relates to the heart. In the Aura-Soma colour language this could be interpreted as the Equilibrium bottle 27, Robin Hood, the legendary bandit of England living in the Sherwood Forest, who, after having lost all his belongings, had the courage to follow his heart and act accordingly.
Robin Hood by James Edwin McConnell & Aura-Soma B27
Aries is the zodiac sign through which the First Ray of Will and Power reaches our planetary life. This means that this sign is a vehicle for the spiritual impulse to take form, initiating the cycle of manifestation of the higher will:
"Aries is the creator of those activities, conditions and processes which lead to the manifestation of soul through the medium of form, and later of those higher creative undertakings which lead in due time to the manifestation of spirit through the soul." – Alice Baileys. Esoteric Astrology
According to Master Djwal Khul, the keywords for Aries are: Creation—Being—Activity—Strife—Synthesis. It is about the Will to be and do, the power to manifest Spirit in matter for the purpose of arriving at unity through effort, as Madame Blavatsky clearly states in her book The Secret Doctrine:
"Matter is the vehicle for the manifestation of soul on this plane of existence, and soul is the vehicle on a higher plane for the manifestation of spirit, and these three are a trinity synthesised by life which pervades them all."—S.D. I. 80.
The rules of Aries are Mars (exoterically), Mercury and Uranus (esoterically). The symbol of Mars is a circle with an arrow. Mars is symbolically associated with the birth canal; it is the driving force of Spirit coming down to manifest itself in the material world. Mars is the vehicle of Ray 6, the Ray of Idealism and Devotion; it is about following the vision of the Way led down into the world of dual life, between pair opposites expressed by the zodiac sign of Libra.
Mars Symbol
"Thread thou, O Pilgrim of the way, of sensuous life, the middle, lighted way. It passes straight between the dual worlds. Find though that narrow, middle way. It leads you to your goal. Seek the perceptive steadiness which leads to proved endurance. Adherence to the chosen way, and ignoring of the pairs of opposites, will bring this Blessed one upon the Lighted Way into the joy of proved success." – The Seven Rays of Life by Alice Bailey
In the ancient astrological view, Mars rules Scorpio, the sign of death of the personality and transformation. The presence of Mercury, which is also the ruler of Virgo associated with the birth of the soul into the physical temple of the body, gives this Full Moon the quality of the "crisis of the birth hour", prior to the full revelation of the soul consciousness within the material form. Mercury will illumine the mind and, being the Messenger of the Gods, it will mediate between the soul and the personality. In the beginning this mediation will produce an inevitable opposition between the pairs of opposites and a long drawn out conflict, but in the end it will achieve the final dispelling of the illusion through the illumination of the lower mind. Through Uranus, which stands at 27° Aries, influencing the Full Moon through the Grand Trine with Saturn and Lilith in Sagittarius and the North Node at 23° Leo, we will feel called to the service to the soul. Uranus is about fusion, synthesis of the existing duality between Spirit and matter; it is about a revolutionary attitude, an inner electrical power, which may suddenly ask us to move into the direction of a huge change of direction.
Tarot Triumph, Le Fou by Oswald Wirth
Libra is the sign of partnership, relationship, marriage, the union between the soul and the personality. Esoterically it is the point of balance where the reversal of the direction of the astrological wheel takes place because it is in this sign where the individual has to decide whether to proceed as usual and according to custom or, reversing the wheel and liberate himself by renouncing to the old idea he held about himself and fully commit to the way of the Soul.
The Full Moon will be conjunct to the Fixed Star Alderamin, in the right shoulder of the constellation of Cepheus, the King of Ethiopia, esoterically associated to the Redeemer and the Preparation for the Return of the Christic energy. Cepheus wears regal robes; he is holding a sceptre in his left hand, robes in his right with one of his foot touching the Pole Star in Ursa Minor (the Little Bear). This constellation is associated with the Tarot Triumph, Le Fou, The Fool, and the Hebrew Letter Shin, and it is about returning to the Source. It is an ending of the journey but also a new beginning: "This is the 'Fool of God' who has let go all social conventions and any self-interest, so as to go forward into the abyss of the unknown. He walks towards the edge, and carrying nothing but his little cloth bag, which is full of love and truth. Pulling at his yellow trousers is a lynx, representing the profane world, that tries to drag him back into illusion, but he is completely unaffected by it for he is in the full light of consciousness. His will is now the will of God and though he is going beyond all that he has ever known, he is not afraid in the slightest. He has merged with the Greater Life and is disappearing into the light, so that mankind can fulfil its destiny." C. Aegerter and B. Benjelloun in The Spirit of the Tarot: Numbers as Initiators of the Major Arcana.
Master Djwal Khul portrait by Unknown Artist
According to Master Djwal Khul, Polaris is at this time a major 'star of direction' and a star of reorientation "whereby the art of 'refacing and recovering that which is lost' is developed." This star helps us to remember our true source of existence and the process of returning to the soul.
This Full Moon in Aries is asking us to have the courage to follow and act according to the way of the soul and reconnect to the Source so that we may fulfil our mission in life. It is about stepping up and taking action because we can no longer remain hidden in the shadow, resting and contemplating.
As Pluto in Capricorn squares to the two grater luminaries, secrets will come to the surface to uncover what has been hidden. Because Mars and Venus will be conjunct in Virgo, our personal relationships will be deeply affected by strong power dynamics, making us act accordingly to what we feel coming from the heart.
This Full Moon is about trust; it is about walking the middle narrow way of the soul. The time has come to give birth to who we really are and reveal our fullest potential. It is time to face and overcome all the obstacles on the Way and listen to the guidance coming from the inner Polar Star, the still small voice of the soul within the heart of man.
Breathing with the Stars by Arkaura
Are you looking for me? I am in the next seat.
My shoulder is against yours.
You will not find me in the stupas, not in Indian shrine rooms,
nor synagogues, nor in cathedrals:
not in masses, nor kirtans, not in legs winding around your own neck,
nor in eating nothing but vegetables,
When you really look for me, you will see me instantly,
you will find me in the tiniest house of time.
Kabir says: "Student, tell me, what is God? He is the breath inside the breath."
Saint Bhagat Kabir
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The Scout Report is a weekly publication offering a selection of new and newly discovered Internet resources of interest to researchers and educators. However, everyone is welcome to subscribe to one of the mailing lists (plain text or HTML). Subscription instructions are included at the end of each report.
Artefacts Canada
Pro-Poor Tourism -- ODI
Historical Publications of the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station
"Toward True Security: A US Nuclear Posture for the Next Decade"
West Africa Review (WAR)
Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment
H-Atlantic
Great Images in Nasa (GRIN)
From Domesticity to Modernity: What was Home Economics?
The Alchemy Website and Virtual Library
Free to Dance
Buddhism in the US
The Global 1000 -- BusinessWeek
Internet Explorer 6 Public Preview
Best of the Web 2001 -- PC World
Extraordinary Prehistoric Cave Discovered in France
http://www.chin.gc.ca/Artefacts/e_artefacts_canada.html
Provided by the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN), Artefacts Canada allows users to search and browse information about and images of millions of objects from Canadian museums and archaeological sites. The Humanities section includes all forms of visual art, clothing, jewelry, furniture, tools, surgical instruments, and other historical objects, many accompanied by images. The Natural Sciences area has over one million specimen records representing 28,000 different species with some images, while Archaeological Sites contains information on "70,000 archaeological sites administered by Canadian provincial, territorial, and federal government departments or agencies." For those unfamiliar with the terminology used in this wide variety of fields, performing an advanced search by browsing indices allows users to scroll through lists of index terms and automatically pop them into the search screen. There are also sample searches provided for each area, to retrieve, for example, ceremonial and sacred objects from the archaeological sites, or Impressionist art or costume and clothing in the humanities section. All searches can be limited to include only objects with images. [DS]
Pro-Poor Tourism -- ODI [.pdf]
http://www.odi.org.uk/pptourism/index.html
Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
http://www.odi.org.uk/
Provided by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), an independent, UK-based, think tank, this site contains a selection of resources related to pro-poor tourism (PPT). Different than "sustainable tourism" and related initiatives, PPT is defined simply as "tourism that generates net benefits for the poor." At this site, visitors can learn more about PPT and read case studies, a report, a policy briefing, working papers, and other publications. [MD]
Historical Publications of the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station [.pdf]
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/historicpublications/
Kansas State University has placed online a fine collection of historical reports, bulletins, and circulars published by their Agricultural Experiment Station since 1888. These publications cover a range of topics typical for a state university agricultural extension department, from technical reports to notice of an egg-laying contest. These should be useful to anyone studying or interested in the history of agriculture or rural Kansas. [MD]
"Toward True Security: A US Nuclear Posture for the Next Decade" [.pdf]
http://www.fas.org/ssp/docs/010600-posture.pdf
http://www.fas.org/ssp/docs/010600-posture.htm
Recently released by the Federation of American Scientists, Natural Resources Defense Council, and Union of Concerned Scientists, this report proposes a new nuclear weapons policy for the United States. The authors argue that the current force structure and doctrine are obsolete and actually endanger, rather than increase, America's security and that of the rest of the world. The report analyzes the problems with current nuclear policy and proposes a number of solutions. Users may read the executive summary in HTML format or download the full text in .pdf format at the Federation of American Scientists site. [MD]
West Africa Review (WAR) [.pdf]
http://www.westafricareview.com/war/
Published by the Africa Resource Center since 1999, WAR is a free biannual electronic journal that explores a range of issues of importance to the global African community and friends of Africa. Issues include editorials, articles, review essays, and interviews. The most recent features a Research Focus section on Sierra Leone. Users may sign up for email notification of when new issues are available. [MD]
http://www.doc.mmu.ac.uk/aric/eae/
Produced by the UK Atmosphere, Climate & Environment Information Programme, this site is designed as a one-stop resource for students and general users who have questions about atmospheric issues and terms. The encyclopedia is divided into sections, each of which contains a number of short definitions for selected terms. As a testament to the international appeal of the Simpsons, definitions for adults or younger users are noted by Mr. Burns and Bart Simpson icons, respectively. Also included are lengthy collections of related links and recommended reading. [MD]
http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/~atlantic/
This new H-Net discussion list concerns Atlantic World history from 1500 to 1800. The list is intended to be interdisciplinary and is open to faculty, advanced students, and independent scholars interested in early modern Atlantic history. Users can learn more about the list, read message logs, and subscribe at H-Net. [MD]
http://grin.hq.nasa.gov/
Provided by NASA, this site catalogs over 1,000 high-quality photos related to space and space exploration. The collection may be browsed by subject or center or keyword-searched. The images are offered as thumbnails with three resolution options and text descriptions. There are some really neat images here, and the site is well worth a visit. [MD]
From Domesticity to Modernity: What was Home Economics? [QuickTime]
http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/homeEc/default.html
A joint effort of Cornell's Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections and students of a course in Cornell's Human Development department, this Website tells the history of home economics through a showcase of archival material. The exhibit makes the argument that Home Economics played a progressive role in the history of women's education, bringing "science to the farm home and women into higher education and leadership positions in public education, academia, government and industry." The exhibit itself is divided into a number of topical sections, each with a brief introduction and a series of photos, documents, and other artifacts. The site also includes a biographies section, a timeline, and a couple of video interviews. Researchers will appreciate the bibliography and the location section, which gives the location for each of the artifacts in the archive. This is a rich site, with much to interest both researchers and the general public. [TK]
http://www.levity.com/alchemy/
Spotted by ResearchBuzz, this site seems to be the be-all and end-all of alchemy on the Web, with "tens of thousands of pages of text, over 2000 images, over 200 complete alchemical texts, extensive bibliographical material on the printed books and manuscripts, numerous articles, introductory and general reference material on alchemy." The bulk of the site is divided into nine sections, including images, texts, modern articles, bibliographies, and discussion groups. Other content includes materials in six other languages and specialist sections on Islamic, Indian, and Chinese alchemy. [MD]
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/freetodance/
This site is a companion to a three-part documentary that recently premiered on PBS. The film explores the "crucial role that African-American choreographers and dancers have played in the development of modern dance as an American art form." Regardless of whether they have seen the film, users interested in American dance and African-American history will find this site useful and interesting. Content includes an annotated and illustrated timeline, historic and thematic essays, a selection of short biographies, related links, and teaching resources. [MD]
http://www.asiasource.org/news/at_mp_02.cfm?newsid=54751
AsiaSource (originally reviewed in the September 3, 1999 Scout Report) has recently placed online a special report on Buddhism in the United States. The site features a number of articles and commentaries, links to temples and Buddhist associations, online magazines, and other resources. [MD]
The Global 1000 -- BusinessWeek [.pdf]
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/01_28/b3740010.htm
This year's annual listing of the top 1,000 companies (by market capitalization) reflects the recent batterings endured by technology firms. For example, formerly the world's second-most valuable company, Intel has slid to thirteenth place. BusinessWeek's site offers the full listing, along with scoreboards, tables, and related content. [MD]
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/preview/default.asp
The latest beta version of Microsoft's browser is available for free download. New features include several new explorer bars: a media bar, image toolbar, contacts bar, and an integrated advanced search bar. Please note that this version of IE will only run on Windows 98 and newer. [MD]
http://www.idg.net/ic_635284_1793_1-1681.html
Appearing in the August issue of PC World magazine, this article reveals a number of the magazine's top-rated sites for PC users. Categories include online services, technical reference, Web design, consumer advice, and downloads. The writers also reveal their top picks overall. No doubt many of these sites will be familiar to users, but these lists are always worth a look just in case. [MD]
"Cave Reveals Spectacular Secrets" -- BBC
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/europe/newsid_1423000/1423021.stm
"Cave art gives insight to life 30,000 years ago" -- Times
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/0,,3-2001230838,00.html
"Prehistoric Cave Art Stuns Experts" -- Discovery News
http://dsc.discovery.com/news/reu/20010702/cave.html
"New Cave Art Discovered in France" -- Archaeology
http://www.archaeology.org/online/news/france.html
"Le tresor de Cussac : des gravures qui ont au moins 22 000 ans" -- Le Monde
http://www.lemonde.fr/article/0,5987,3244--205403-,00.html
Researchers have made public photos of some amazing prehistoric engravings found in a cave in western France. The engravings in the Cussac Cave in the Dordogne Valley are estimated at up to 28,000 years old and are being hailed as a major discovery. The size and condition of the engravings are especially impressive, covering the walls with images of mammoths, rhinoceroses, horses, birds, and erotic feminine figures. The cave has already been classified as a national monument, and it is highly unlikely that it will ever be opened to the public. However, French officials have raised the possibility of constructing a replica in a nearby cave. Coverage and photos are available from the BBC, Times, Discovery News, Archaeology Magazine, and Le Monde.[MD]
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Apple iPhone 7 Plus expected to come with dual-camera technology
Published Jan 28, 2016 | Lars Rehm
According to an analyst firm a version of the iPhone 7 Plus will come with LinX dual-camera technology.
Recently, Apple was granted a patent for a dual-camera system in smartphones. Now at least one industry analyst seems to be convinced Apple is ready to apply this new technology in the upcoming iPhone 7 Plus model. Apple Insider got hold of a note that analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from company KGI released to investors. In the note Mr. Kuo writes that, as in previous years, he expects Apple to release two iPhone models in 2016, a 4.7-inch iPhone 7 and a larger 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus.
In the iPhone 6 and 6s generations the larger model differentiates itself from the smaller version not only in its display size but also by including an optical image stabilization system in the camera. In the next generation, according to Mr. Kuo, Apple will go one step further and offer a version of the Plus model that comes with a dual-camera setup that is based on technology from the Israeli company LinX that was purchased by Apple in 2015.
It is not quite clear how Apple is planning to use the two camera modules. The system could be recording with both sensors at the same time for picture-in-picture applications. It might also stitch and merge image data to increase resolution, zoom, or to create a shallow depth-of-field effect. Both modules are expected to use 12MP Sony sensors. According to speculation, one will come with a wide-angle lens and optical image stabilization, the other with a 2-3x telephoto lens. Mr .Kuo also says there will still be a standard camera version of the iPhone 7 Plus but the dual-camera variant will account for 25 to 35 percent of all iPhone 7 Plus shipments this year.
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RedFox88
Nope. 2 cameras would be for recording 3D photos.
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bransam
reminds me of the 3D feature on my led tv. Got it over a year ago and have pulled out the included 3D glasses a total of zero times.
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Q: Weak Entity Many to Many ERD to Relations Say I have an entity department with PK deptNo and a weak entity course with partial key courseNo.
If a relationship exists between the two that is many to many with a partial key attribute (stream). How would I turn this into relations from an ERD.
I've create tables below:
Department deptNo(PK), deptMgr, phoneNo
Course deptNo(PK), courseNo(PK), professor
Then I know I need to create another table for the many to many.
DeptCourse D_deptNo(PK), C_deptNo(PK), courseNo(PK), stream(PK)
I am not sure if my relation DeptCourses should only have one deptNo attribute or is it correct to include both?
Is this the correct relation mapping of this ERD relationship?

A: Look at this simple diagram:

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*You need to keep information on the Department and the Courses.

*Do not put the Department PK as a foreign key in the Course table.

*The link between Department and Course is done in a link table, which contains only the PK from the other two tables.

*The link table can contain more information.  Ex. the schedule for each course.

*The link table should also link the professor.  Nothing forces a course to have one and only one professor.  It could change between terms.

You should model your database from the business logic and requirements of your client.  Here you are asking to review your solution, without describing the actual requirements (known as an XY problem).

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Эль-Ха́са ( Al-Aḥsāʾ) — историческая область в Восточной провинции Саудовской Аравии, в северо-восточной части Аравийского полуострова. Расположена в низменности вдоль Персидского залива до полуострова Катар и пустыни Эль-Джафура. Площадь региона составляет 8544 гектаров.

В области Эль-Хаса, приблизительно в 140 километрах к юго-востоку от Ратифа, расположен одноимённый оазис.

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Эль-Хаса была заселена с доисторических времен, привлекая людей обилием водных ресурсов.

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Прямое Османское правление было восстановлено в 1871 году, Эль-Хаса был включен в состав сначала Багдадского вилайета, а в 1875 году — в вилайет Басра. В 1913 году Ибн Сауд присоединил Эль-Хасу и Эль-Катиф к своим владениям в Неджде.

В 1922 году был урегулирован вопрос границ между Кувейтом и Саудовской Аравией. Британский представитель в Кувейте Джон Мор встретился с Ибн Саудом и признал его суверенитет над территориями, на которые претендовал эмир Кувейта.

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Исторически Эль-Хаса была одним из немногих районов на Аравийском полуострове, где выращивали рис. В 1938 году вблизи Эд-Даммама были открыты нефтяные месторождения, а в начале 1960-х годов уровень добычи достиг 1 миллиона баррелей нефти в сутки. Самое крупное нефтяное месторождение — месторождение Гавар.

Эль-Хаса имеет более 2 миллионов пальм, которые производят более 100 тысяч тонн фиников каждый год.

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Пустыни Саудовской Аравии
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Spells to improve initiative
Games Discussion Ars Magica
Jotnebane (Jotnebane) January 23, 2016, 8:17am #1
I've been looking in the books and on this forum, but I can't find any spells that improve initiative.
There are a couple of virtues such as Improved Initiative and Fast Caster that affect initiative and increasing Quickness with CrCo also increase initiative.
Any suggestions for guidelines and spells?
Tellus (Tellus) January 23, 2016, 3:14pm #2
Why must there be spells to improve initiative?
I'd argue it's one of those things Hermetic Magic just doesn't do very well.
Jotnebane (Jotnebane) January 23, 2016, 3:32pm #3
I'm not saying there must be a spell to improve initiative but I see no reason why it could not be improved hermeticly when one can improve physical stats, soak, and give bonuses to healing and most social tests. One can even use magic to give a temporary pussiance with a MuCo spell. (RoP:M page 38).
I guess the Grant Puissance in (ability) can be used to give a bonus to initiative as it says it can be used to give a +3 to a total or ability (such as Soak or Hunt).
Kind of answered my own question there.
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Ben_McFarland (Ben McFarland) January 23, 2016, 10:22pm #4
There's the added art of Tempus in Sub Rosa #17.
You could use ReCo to make someone move faster, ReMe to have them react faster. You could alter targets and effects to have opponents move slower.
What does your troupe think?
-Ben.
ezzelino (ezzelino) January 23, 2016, 10:38pm #5
I'd say it would be rather hard to provide "generic" improved initiative. It would be like granting "generic" improved damage, with everything from spells to fists to arrows. Improving characteristics such as Quickness via CrCo would provide small improvements to a very broad set of situations. More specialized improvements could be provided via other means, from Me/An or Im spells to disorient opponents, to MuCo spells that e.g. give one long, tentacle-like limbs, to Te/He spells that make a weapon extremely light or capable of striking on its own initiative.
Tellus (Tellus) January 23, 2016, 11:24pm #6
Jotnebane:
One can even use magic to give a temporary puissant ability with a MuCo spell. (RoP:M page 53).
I'm sorry, I really can't find this?
On p. 38 of RoP: M, I can find Grant Puissance (as a MuCo effect), which is rather distinct from Puissant (ability) - and which I wouldn't simply assume is possible via Hermetic Magic. Is this the one you're refering to?
ironboundtome (ironboundtome) January 24, 2016, 12:43am #7
Suggest that a InMe effect could allow the caster to anticipate the actions of those around them. Perhaps using Target Hearing or casting on a specific target to learn their intent in the duel.
The degree of the bonus should vary though, as sometimes the intent of the opponent isn't something which occurs. Limited to a +1 to +3 range, and potentially also limited to the casters ability to comprehend the intent accurately; as a wizard with poor combative stats might not understand the quick thoughts of the spell targets.
Ramidel (Ramidel) January 24, 2016, 12:43am #8
In general, granting Virtues is not a Hermetic thing.
The best available way to do this is to raise Quickness through CrCo, though that's usually a momentary ritual that costs way too much vis to be practical.
Tellus:
Obviously my fingers must have been all over the keyboard as I typed that.
Christian_Andersen (Christian Rosenkjaer Andersen) January 24, 2016, 9:04am #10
While Hermetic magic can easily use MuIm for minor bonus to social abilities ad possibly MuCo for minor changes useful for physical abilities I have a much harder time seeing Me changes useful for mental endeavours. And certainly not for general things like Initiativ.
Use CrCo to improve Qik? Imprectical but that is really the only way.
Granting Virtues is something I see Faeries or Magic Spirits doing
KevinSchultz (KevinSchultz) January 24, 2016, 1:09pm #11
My first thought is that it would be a generic MuCo "Grant small physical bonus based on a well-known animal characteristic" sort of thing; assuming the phrase "cat-like reflexes" isn't just a relatively modern invention. However, from what I recall of previous discussions, that particular effect, in-game, LITERALLY gives the character a physical characteristic of the animal. As such, it would have to be "feet of the cat" or "limbs of the cat" or something like that, or some other part of the cat's body that granted the reflexes.
As such, such an effect would probably be limited to a specific cat-like activity (dodging and acrobatics, perhaps?), rather than a general Initiative bonus. Plus, y'know - you end up having paws.
TimOB (TimOB) January 24, 2016, 6:05pm #12
CrCo, ArM p. 130, Guidelines: Increase one of a person's physical Characteristics by one point, to no more than 0. To +1 is 35. +2 40, and so on. I assume to increase from 0 or less to +2 in one spell would be base 40, and so on, although that's not clearly stated.
Don't neglect the conversion to Ritual at level 50.
To gain more than a momentary effect, bump up from there. I don't think it's worth the lab time, but I could see a mage who is tuned to physicality developing a suite of these spells.
The guidelines are pretty resistant to improving characteristics - there may be another way do address the problem at hand.
Christian_Andersen (Christian Rosenkjaer Andersen) January 24, 2016, 6:14pm #13
TimOB:
It seems clear to me that the Mercere spells are 'one step at a time'.
I don't like spells for 2+ steps at once.
Tellus (Tellus) January 24, 2016, 6:48pm #14
Nope, that would be a seperate, high level effect - which is important/relevant because of Warping.


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Former Lagos governor and All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu, Chairman of Ojudu Local Council Development Authority, Mr. Segun Odumbaku, and the families, friends and loved ones of all those who perished in Wednesday's tragic road traffic incident.
He called on the security agencies to thoroughly investigate this "preventable and tragic incident."
In an emotional letter to Governor Sanwo-olu, which he personally signed, Asiwaju Tinubu said: "I offer my sincere condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of all those who perished in Wednesday's tragic road traffic incident.
"School children on their way home from an otherwise ordinary day of school needlessly lost their lives as a result of one man's the wanton recklessness. I was deeply shocked and saddened when I learned of what took place and my thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their lives and all of the innocent men and women who were forced to witness this catastrophic incident.
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President Obama Speaks at the House Democratic Issues Conference
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President Obama says that he is looking forward to working with Congress in the year ahead to make sure that in America, everyone who is willing to work hard and take responsibility can get ahead.
Remarks by the President at House Democratic Issues Conference
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Cambridge, Maryland
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, guys. (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody, have a seat. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Well, it is good to see you. Joe, thank you for the wonderful introduction. Let me be the first to say, Happy Valentine's Day to our fearless leader, Nancy Pelosi. (Applause.) Paul will hopefully get you more than just a thank-you.
To Steny, to Jim, Xavier, Steve Israel -- who's doing an extraordinary job under very difficult circumstances -- (applause) -- Debbie Wasserman Shultz, who is putting in more miles than just about anybody I know -- (applause) -- and all of you. It's great to see you.
We just saw each other at the White House fairly recently, so I'm not going to give a long speech here. I want to spend most of my time answering some more questions. But let me just make a couple observations since we saw each other. First of all, I stated in our State of the Union that the single most important thing we have to do -- not just as a party, but as a country -- is make sure that there's opportunity for every single person; that we are focused every single day in this town -- or in Washington -- on making sure that if you're willing to work hard, if you're willing to take responsibility, that you can get ahead. It doesn't matter where you live, what circumstances you were born into, what you look like, who you love, you should be able to make it here in America.
And as I said at the State of the Union, I want to work with Congress to make that happen, but I'm not going to wait, because there's too much to do. (Applause.) And America does not believe in standing still. America insists on moving forward.
We laid out some very specific ways that we can move the country forward, breaking them down into a few categories: Number one, creating more good jobs that pay good wages. Number two, making sure that folks are trained to fill those good jobs. Number three, making sure that our kids have the best education in the world. And number four, making sure that hard work pays off, that people aren't poor if they're working full-time, that they have some semblance of retirement security, that they can count on health care if, heaven forbid, something happens to them.
And already, just in the last couple of weeks, we've put forward a range of executive actions that are going to make a difference. So, yesterday, for example, I had a chance to be with a group of minimum wage workers for federal contractors -- these are folks who are washing dishes, or cleaning clothes on military bases or facilities -- and sometimes the debates on Capitol Hill get so abstract, and to be next to folks -- the average age, by the way, 35. These aren't teenagers, these are folks who are looking after families and trying to raise kids. And to see what it would mean to them for us to have a federal minimum wage of $10.10 an hour, and how much relief that would give them, and how committed they were to the American Dream and getting ahead and just hoping that somebody was standing up for them -- it reminded me of why I'm a Democrat. (Applause.) and it reminded me of why I'm so proud of this caucus, because you're standing up on behalf of them.
And so we signed the executive order -- these folks are going to get a raise. And what I said yesterday is that now it's time for Congress to act because America deserves a raise. (Applause.)
I pointed out yesterday, as I pointed out at the State of the Union, that the majority of low-wage workers are women, which is why we're going to keep on pushing to make sure that we have equal pay for equal work -- (applause) -- and we have sensible family policies. Because as I said at the State of the Union, when women succeed America succeeds. I still believe that. (Applause.)
We've traveled to manufacturing plants up in Wisconsin to talk about how we can continue to accelerate advanced manufacturing and technology in this country. And we've got some great possibilities to create hubs that keep us on the cutting-edge. We've signed executive orders to advance the kind of job training that is going to help people train for the jobs that actually exist and link up businesses with our community colleges.
We've already through executive action set up a new retirement account, MyRA, that allows folks to get a starter retirement, because a whole lot of people don't have 401(k)s to save.
Across the board, we're moving. But as I said at the State of the Union, and I want to repeat today, we can get a whole lot more done if we've got Congress working with us. And this caucus has shown time and time again under the most difficult circumstances the kind of courage and unity and discipline that has made me very, very proud.
And I was just talking to Nancy before I came out here. The fact that we are no longer going to see, I believe, anybody try to hold our government hostage and threaten the full faith and credit of the United States of America in order to contract policy concessions, the fact that we were able to pass a clean debt limit is just one example of why when you guys are unified, you guys stick together, this country is better off. And I could not be more thankful and more appreciative and prouder of what you're doing. (Applause.)
Just a couple of more points. Number one, you've seen reports over the last couple of days that we actually slightly exceeded our targets for ACA signups and enrollments this past month, in the month of January. (Applause.) We now have well over 3.5 million people who have signed up and are getting insurance through the marketplaces for the first time. That does not count the close to 7 million folks who have signed up for Medicaid because of the law that you passed, or the 3 million young people who are staying on their parents' plans. We're starting to see data already that the uninsured rate is coming down. We are going to keep on pushing on this to make sure that here in America, everybody can enjoy the kind of financial security and peace of mind that good quality health insurance provides. (Applause.)
And I just want to say thank you for all of you hanging in there tough on an issue that I think 10 years from now, five years from now, we're going to look back and say this was a monumental achievement that could not have happened had it not been for this caucus.
And, finally, there are some big things that we have to do that I cannot do through executive action where we have to get Congress and where the American people are on our side. A federal minimum wage law is one of them. Another, though, is making sure that we've got a smart immigration policy in this country that grows our economy -- (applause) -- gets people out of the shadows, makes sure that our businesses are thriving. That's got to be a top priority. We're going to have to keep on working on that.
And I believe, frankly, that there are folks on the other side of the aisle who genuinely want to see this done, but they're worried and they're scared about the political blowback. And, look, everybody here is an elected official and we can all appreciate the maneuverings that take place, particularly in an election year. But when it comes to immigration reform, we have to remind ourselves that there are people behind the statistics, that there are lives that are being impacted -- that punting and putting things off for another year, another two years, another three years, it hurts people. It hurts our economy. It hurts families.
And part of what I'd like to think makes us Democrats is not simply some abstract ideological set of beliefs, but the fact that we're reminded every single day that we're here to help a whole bunch of folks out there -- our neighbors, our friends, our communities -- who are struggling still and need our help. And they're counting on us. The good thing is they've got some outstanding members of Congress who are willing to fight for them regardless of the political cost, starting with your leader Nancy Pelosi.
I'm grateful for you. And I'm looking forward to making sure that this year we keep on making progress even if we continue to get a little resistance from the other side. The American people know that we could be breaking out if Washington gets its act together, and it's important for us to lead that process.
Thank you very much. (Applause.)
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HSSRD was the first three-time awardee of the LSI supplemental award in 2002, 2003 and 2004.The focus of this society is to view the multitude of dialogue topics from different angles under the heading of "Religion and Science: Past, Present and Future". In the words of the Chair of HSSRD, the society wants to "provide a forum where both Traditionalists and Modernists will be invited, diverse viewpoints can be presented and accommodated, and where tolerance should be nurtured in its true sense in religious scholars and scientists". Among many projects the society seeks to form a study circles, discussions held at fortnightly meetings with paper presentations, and seminars organized on a national level. Outreach of the group is extensive, including a website, a quarterly journal entitled Science-Religion Dialogue, national essay competitions, translations of contemporary texts into Urdu, an online course, and a book competition. By providing the publications to institutions of higher learning, religious institutes (madrassas), and libraries throughout Pakistan the society hopes to foster open dialogue across the country. Members of the society believe that through equipping religious students and scholars with scientific knowledge and scientific scholars with religious knowledge they promote the bridging of the gap between reason and revelation. The ultimate goal is to motivate an increasing number of thinkers and scholars to "engage in constructive and purposeful dialogue."
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TotalEnergies' Elgin-Franklin hub (pictured).
Bilfinger UK has told North Sea workers to cease their unofficial strikes or it will consider "dismissal proceedings".
A letter from Bilfinger management, seen by Energy Voice, asked employees for a verbal commitment by 2pm on Friday afternoon to return to work.
It is understood the letter only pertains to the Elgin platform, but similar notes are being sent to other installations involved.
It said: "Should this offer not be taken up, individuals still not returned to work shall remain off pay and the demobilisation process will commence.
"In addition to this the Company will consider commencing dismissal proceedings."
A spokesperson for Bilfinger told Energy Voice: "We are in constant dialogue with workers that have continued with the unofficial sit-ins and while we have made their contractual obligations clear, we remain hopeful of coming to a positive resolution."
Meanwhile Wood workers on board the ETAP installation have ceased their unofficial action.
A spokesperson said: "Wood employees who participated in unlawful strike action on the ETAP platform on 18-19 May have now returned to work.
"We are committed to ongoing engagement via our formal processes to bring any issues to resolution."
Last night Unite the union and Bilfinger asked employees to return to work, with the two having reached an agreement.
The wildcat strikes began on Tuesday on board the Elgin, with several other platforms later joining.
The document also states that the company will respond to a formal grievance from workers on the asset "no later than Wednesday of next week".
Bilfinger management also raised serious allegations in the letter around intimidation.
It that it has "been brought to the attention of the Company" that employees who are not willing to continue with the current unofficial strike action "are being subjected to intimidation and threats".
"We take these allegations very seriously. Any employee who is found to have made such threats will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including summary dismissal."
A representative of the worker group denied the allegations.
Employees of Wood have also been taking action on BP-operated installations. The contractor has been asked to confirm whether it is also taking similar measures as Bilfinger.
Workers have been carrying out the strike action in hopes of gaining a £7 per hour increase to pay.
They've cited the huge windfall profits of oil giants and the skyrocketing cost of inflation, which is at a 40-year high.
Earlier, employment experts at Burness Paull told Energy Voice that there is a possibility those that taking part in wildcat walkouts could be dismissed by their employers.
If that does happen, they will likely have "no right" to complain of unfair dismissal as the action was not signed off by trade unions, according to Partner Tricia Walker.
Last night Bilfinger signed up to the Energy Services Agreement, a collective bargaining deal it has been absent from.
The ESA already covered 14 employers and set minimum standards and pay for 5,000 workers.
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MID-CENTURY GEMSTONE MAKES PALM SPRINGS THE LIFE!
Property Size 1,523 sq. ft.
Newly renovated, this Mid-Century Modern Home in the Sunrise Park area of Palm Springs offers cool interiors, spacious outdoor entertaining with gorgeous mountain views in a quiet neighborhood centrally located for enjoying all the city has to offer.Designed by Jack Meiselman, 6Palms offers an idyllic Mid-Century setting year-round for your perfect Palm Springs getaway and was featured in the 2016 Modernism Week Tour of Homes.
The home has one Master Suite and two guest bedrooms. The Master has a King bed, large closet, rear patio access and ensuite bathroom. The two guest rooms offer Queen beds and custom furnishings. The guest rooms share the hall bathroom which is also easily accessible from the rear patio. The custom baths have glass mosaic accents, Toto toilets, walk-in showers and floating vanities.
Gorgeously appointed living spaces include a well-stocked kitchen with custom horizontal grain cabinets, large work island, waterfall quartz counters, Bosch stainless appliances with counter seating beside additional casual dining for eight. An incredible living room with multi-track sliding glass doors truly opens the inside to the outside; dual-glazed aluminum windows and 24-inch matte white tiles in addition to the corner gas fireplace and window seating. Cozy up on the ample seating for a night time movie around the large flat screen TV with cable.
Wall-length sliding glass doors convert the house into a dynamic indoor/outdoor space, opening onto a full length, poolside dining table that comfortably seats eight. The manicured backyard offers a variety of spaces from the sun-drenched pool and loungers to the soft and shaded outdoor sofa beneath a modern, house-length covered porch. The surrounding lawn leads to a citrus grove featuring a full bocce ball court between the trees and a BBQ grill. A sparkling pool (pool heat is an optional/additional charge. See house rules for additional information) and above ground hot tub finish off the outdoor amenities – all enjoying those beautiful mountain views. Enjoy this special oasis in central Palm Springs with its enhanced landscaping of mature ficus providing privacy around the pool and backyard.
Sunrise Park is a premier neighborhood of Palm Springs. The neighborhood is rich with architecture and history. It should be noted the city has sound ordinances that are strictly enforced. The owner(s) like to stress this home is ideal for a dream vacation and relaxation but is by no means a "party-central" home. Each guest is expected to be as good a neighbor as the owner(s) themselves. Special events like weddings are NOT allowed.
Table is sat for 8 at arrival.
Air Conditioning, Clothes Dryer, Fireplace, Garage:1-car garage, 2-car driveway. Worth noting an SUV would probably not fit in the garage and could take up the entire driveway.Hair Dryer, Heating, Internet, Iron & Board, Linens Provided, Parking:1-car garage, 2-car driveway. Street parking for up to 2 cars and they MUST stay directly in front of the house. 5-car maximum: 3 offstreet, 2 curbside.
An absolutely great house for a relaxing trip to Palm Springs. First, Relax Palm Springs really makes an effort to assist you in your trip to PS with responsive and informative messages. Second, the check-in process is super easy and they go through all of the PS rules/regulations and the house's features. Third, the neighborhood is quiet, cute (such mid-century charm), and close to downtown PS. And finally (and most importantly), the house is amazing! The outdoor space is beautiful and the indoor spaces are equally so. The house is perfect to relax in and experience the best of PS.
Stylish hotel like with feel at home touch! My boyfriend and I had a weekend get away with our toddler here. Definitely more room than we could have imagined and lots of incredible kitchen appliances to keep us creative in our cooking! Waffles were a nice treat. The jacuzzi and color changing lights were fantastic. Did not need my blow dryer or soaps since all that is provided for. Next time we would love to bring more people with us since the rooms are big and cozy and theres a lot of beautiful yard space to hang at during the day. The decor is really fun and wish we had taken more pictures! Super close to fun playground and everything was convenient and easy during our stay. Look forward to going back again soon! Easy place to relax and unwind out of L.A.
6 Palms never disappoints! This was my 2nd visit to 6 palms and it was just as I remembered it. Super clean, stocked with every kitchen gadget you can imagine and clean sheets and towels. The house even comes with toiletries! Nothing to do but show up and relax. Its walking distance to town and the airport. Will definitely go back again and again.
Second Time's A Charm Another weekend in Paradise! Held my 2nd annual girls trip here and it did not disappoint. Everything was clean and organized and we made great use of the kitchen gadgets (of which there are so many, they take up an entire closet in the kitchen!). Added bonus: there were an assortment of games in the media cabinet which made for lots of fun. The pool , spa and outdoor space are so quite and relaxing we did not want to leave. Scott at Relax Palm Springs was amazing and on hand to answer any questions we had. Hope to return again next year!!!
Everything You Want for a Weekend Getaway. Honestly, I'm not sure what it could be missing. For us there was plenty of space for our small-mid size group. Comfy beds, pool, Jacuzzi, BBQ and lot's of living room and backyard area for lounging. It's also, super close to anywhere you'd want to get to downtown. Super clean, well maintained and all the accompanying touches (there's even a waffle iron if that's your thing). Would definitely come back!
Amazing Experience. Myself and three friends rented this house and had a blast. The house itself is very nice, very clean. And before I get to the outside, I will say the beds are ACTUALLY comfortable. I slept like a baby. Anyway, the pool and outside area were great. The outdoor space is also very private as there are nice shrubs surrounding the property. Finally, the property manager was friendly and responsive. He was over in 10 minutes when we got locked out. Amazing.. I will definitely rent this house again.
Fantastic property. Everything we hoped for. Brilliantly hosted and the perfect place to relax in and explore Palm Springs from. Cant recommend enough.
Perfection in Palm Springs This is our second time renting this house and we could not be happier! Everything is so clean and the house is very cool. The kitchen is so well stocked with every kind of gadget you can imagine, it was a cook's dream! The property is so quiet and private. Scott was amazing and extremely responsive. We will definitely book again next year!
Clean, Fresh and Relaxing? This is for You! We spend 7 nights in this lovely house, the house is beautiful, just as the pictures show and as the owner describe. One of our best and most relaxed vacations so far! Here's what we loved: Number 1, overhaul super, super clean, fresh and welcoming bed sheets. Indoor and outdoor furniture are updated, modern and.. again, clean. Natural sunlight all over! huge glass doors in the kitchen brings in maximum light. Lots of towels! For bathing, swimming and for everything in between. Fully stocked with everything you'd ever need (besides food...). WiFi Great location; within a few minutes driving of everything. Private heated and clean pool right in your backyard. Great outdoor jetted hot tub, you can enjoy the sun and mountain views at day, or the stars at night! Convenient parking. Very comfortable beds. You barely hear any noise or road traffic, the house is in a quiet area. Here's what we disliked: Non Looking forward to PS next winter and definitely with RelaxPS! Thanks!
Great home for family or friend getaway! Home is amazing! Great place for families or a boys or girls trip. This place is great! Spent 4 nights with the family and wish it was longer. Home is very comfortable and bright and opens up to the beautiful backyard with pool, hot tub, fabulous sitting area and bocce court. The house is well stocked with every appliance you'd need to cook including a gas BBQ. Bedrooms are spacious with great mattresses and decor. The location is great as well. Just a short drive away from the heart of downtown. I'll be back to this place!
Stylish, clean, and fun It was the perfect property for our family vacation/getaway. The house has a fun and hip style, offers great amenities, and is well-maintained. Highly recommended!
Stunning, picturesque Palm Springs home. This property is as pristine as Palms Springs can be. There is a pool, spa, sitting area, and bathrooms galore. The kitchen was amazingly equipped to cook a beautiful breakfast and the entertainment surround sound system was able to keep my guests happy. The bathrooms are extremely well equipped and it feels like a spa. Nothing but the best things to say about to this beautiful home, thank you!
Amazing house in the heart of Palm Springs! Just had an amazing long weekend with friends at this beautiful house. Everything is exactly as pictured - super cool design, everything seems new and pristine. Heated pool, hot tub, new grill....all the amenities you could want. We cooked a lot, and the house has a fully stocked kitchen with every gadget a chef would need. The location is perfect too - we actually walked from the house downtown to watch the Pride parade...and took a quick ride to the Tram which takes you up the top of the mountains for amazing views. Highly recommend!
6 Palms was everything we could ask for and more! We rented 6 Palms for a girls weekend and could not have asked for a more perfect property. The home was spotless, incredibly decorated, fully stocked with everything we needed from kitchen appliances to pool floats etc. I felt like I was in a chic hotel but way more relaxed. I will 100% rent this place again with my family and friends for sure. Location is literally 5 minutes from Palm Springs airport and downtown. Can't wait to visit again!!!
I usually only rent properties with plenty of reviews so was a little nervous about this place with only one. I had no need to worry because it could not have been a better experience. The house actually looks better in person than the photos and it looks pretty good in the photos. This is an extremely well maintained property with every amenity provided. It is super handy to town, supermarkets and anything else you need and even though it's a only a few minutes from the airport the planes are not an issue at all, it's not a major airport, you don't get any noise. It was however very handy for the guests that flew in. The property manager is available for any questions and happy to make sure our stay was as pleasant as possible. We will be back.
The managers were very helpful! We had a great stay at this house. Our boys loved the pool - we had a great time! the house its self is beautiful.
Fantastic home - super relaxing! Lovely home - the decor and layout were perfect for our family. The communication before and during were way above our expectations. We really liked all of the kitchen supplies and home equipment too. We definitely plan on coming back - had a wonderful week. Thanks so much!
We rented this house with another family of 4 and had an amazing weekend in Palm Springs. We rent frequently out in PS, and we will be coming back to this house. It has clearly been redone recently, and was so well appointed! You could find everything easily in the kitchen and it was well stocked. I like to cook big meals for everyone while on vacation and the kitchen had everything a cook could ever need. All the drawers are labeled which makes things so easy to find. The beds were really comfortable, and the house is nice and quiet. Great pool, backyard sitting areas a hot tub and bocci court. It also has amazing views of the mountains too - my favorite. Too bad the weekend had to come to an end...could have stayed here another week!
Will definitely return! Love this place. Miss it already. We were happy to hear upon arriving that the house has all BRAND new hip mid-century modern furniture (love it), Hot tub, & Grill. But the biggest fan of the place was our dog. She played in the enclosed private back yard all day. We drove down the street to town easily and went to our favorite brunch spot Cheeky's and the kids played at Ruth Hardy Park afterwards. Scott was outstanding and very helpful making sure our family was well taken care of. The view of blue sky, snow-capped mountains and fruit trees was special. Will definitely stay here again.
Great stay in January! My friends and I (4 adult women) had an amazing "girls trip" over a week in January. This house has EVERYTHING, and I mean everything. We all love to cook, and the beautiful kitchen is stocked with every appliance or gadget you would ever need. We loved the mid-century style and chic furnishings....It looks even better in person than the photos. Tons of privacy with tall hedges around the beautiful pool/patio/hot-tub. My pup loved to run around the yard, which she doesn't get to do in NYC where we live. Great value for the price. Would definitely rent again.
Desert Perfection! My family and I (2 adults 2 kids) had an incredible weekend here. We rent often in PS and this was by far the best place we've stayed in. The kitchen well stocked (my kids particularly loved the waffle iron) and the pool, spa and bocci ball court gave us all tons to do. It's on a corner lot so the house is nice and quiet and only 5 minutes from town. Awesome mountain views. We will definitely be back next year!
Amazing Property This house is fully equipped. The kitchen had everything I needed to prepare some wonderful meals. Our every need was met from the fluffy towels to floats for the pool. It is close to town for shopping, restaurants and bars. The outdoor space is fantastic with separate areas for sunning, eating and relaxing. It is a serene setting with the mountains in the background. I can't wait to return!
Can't wait to go back! We love this rental. It has everything a vacation rental can provide. Great outdoor space, terrific interior, and close to all PS has to offer. The decor and amenities are top notch and the pool and hot tub... oh boy, that was great and a terrific way to start the day or unwind the day. Having a cocktail in the back yard, watching the sun go down and spectacular views of the mountains. Now you see why we can't wait to go back.
Pets Considered (Dogs only)No Smoking in house.


Closest hotel to airport and minutes to downtown. 141 large, comfortable guest rooms. Full-service restaurant, lounge, fitness center, sauna. Coffee makers, hair dryers in rooms. Free airport shuttle. Complimentary Continental Breakfast. Stay in comfort at the Coast International Inn, Anchorage Alaska's premier lodging located on Lake Hood. A favorite Alaskan hotel for over 30 years, the Coast International Inn is renowned for its friendly hotel service, comfortable guest rooms, and dining choices. Enjoy waterfront accommodations on Lake Hood, minutes from the airport, shopping, entertainment and downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Our hotel features 24 hour complimentary airport shuttle service, 24 hour fitness facility and complimentary parking. Piper's Restaurant & Sports Lounge serves hearty meals, and has a full service outside deck for the summer season. The Coast International Inn has five meeting rooms that provide a total of 5,671 square feet of meeting space that can seat up to 300 guests for catered functions.
Description 5,671 sq. feet of meeting space, specializing in small to mid size groups.


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Windscribe Review: Everything About the VPN Service
Last updated on Nov 23, 2022
Windscribe is a virtual private network (VPN) service provider. With Windscribe, users can navigate the internet privately, without being exposed to inconvenient advertisements, but there's much more to Windscribe than this. In this Windscribe review, we will narrow down the pros, cons, features, pricing, and alternatives of this VPN service.
Windscribe is a VPN service provider that allows users to browse the internet freely. It blocks inconvenient ads and trackers while also enabling access to content only available in certain locations. For instance, it unlocks access to 69 countries and 112 cities, enabling users to access content from different locations around the globe that are not available in their country.
For that matter, Windscribe is the perfect fit for users that want more privacy and fewer ad interruptions while browsing the web. It is also the ideal service for those who want to access websites restricted to certain locations. For instance, with Windscribe, a Netflix subscriber can watch a TV series or movie only available in a determined country from a completely different location.
On the other hand, Windscribe has its drawbacks. It is based in Canada, a five eyes country, meaning users' data can be shared with other countries in certain situations. Moreover, users have reported speed issues at times. The company has also faced a concerning server security issue recently: At least two servers in Ukraine were left unencrypted, and Ukrainian authorities were able to seize the VPN services as they obtained access to Windscribe's private key.
While these cons can be important aspects to consider when choosing a VPN service, Windscribe still offers a comprehensive set of features for an affordable price and can be a good option for users looking for a bit more privacy when using the internet.
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Offers a free version with 10GB of data
Offers ad blockers (R.O.B.E.R.T)
Provides an autopilot browser extension
Based in a Five Eyes Country
Speed issues have been reported at times
Server security issues have been reported
Windscribe at a Glance
Windscribe offers a comprehensive set of features to protect users' privacy and data while navigating the internet. One of its main benefits is it offers a free version with 10GB of data, meaning users can have a test run before committing to a plan. And, if they do need an upgrade, it won't cost much – pricing starts at only $4.08 a month – and users can also build a plan according to their needs.
Windscribe effectively blocks unwanted advertisements with R.O.B.E.R.T, a customizable server-side domain, and IP blocking tool. It also provides an autopilot browser extension that automatically picks the best location for users browsing the web. The service supports multiple operating systems, such as Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Who Windscribe is Best For
Windscribe can be used virtually by any person that is looking for more privacy while navigating the internet. It is also an excellent service for users that want to access content from another location. Windscribe offers a user-friendly interface and a free version with up to 10GB of data, making it a great option for first-time VPN users that are looking for access to basic services.
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Windscribe offers a free version for users using up to 10GB of data. But, its yearly plan costs $49 a year – or $4.08 a month. The VPN service also offers the possibility to build a plan, making it more cost-effective for certain users, depending on their needs.
$9 per month, billed monthly
$4.08 per month, $49 billed yearly
$1 per month, per location
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All Locations Available
All the Windscribe plans offer R.O.B.E.R.T, a customizable server-side domain, and IP blocking tool. Yet, the free plan is limited to malware and ads, while the pro plans offer a more comprehensive set of features.
Free users also have a limited 10GB of data and do not have full access to all available locations. In the built plan, users can choose the locations of their preference and will be charged accordingly at a $1 rate per month, per location. In addition, the pro plans also enable users to generate configuration files and profiles for OpenVPN, IKEv2, and WireGuard protocols.
Windscribe Features
Windscribe offers a wide set of features – and its free version offers a proper set of basic resources. Let's check them out.
R.O.B.E.R.T is a customizable server-side domain and IP blocking tool. It blocks ads and trackers, providing a smooth web browsing experience even for free users.
In its pro versions, R.O.B.E.R.T also prevents infections by blocking access to evil domains. It also provides custom access rules: users can block lists of domains or IPs of their choice and whitelist the domains they want to access.
Pro versions, including the built plan, offer unlimited data and infinite protection. However, the free version is limited to 10GB of data, provided users share their e-mail addresses when creating an account. If users decide not to share their e-mail, they can still have access to 2GB.
All locations are available
The pro versions offer access to all the supported Windscribe locations – consisting of a list of 69 countries and 112 cities. In the free version, however, Windscribe is limited to 10 countries.
With the pro account, Windscribe uses can generate configuration files and profiles under the OpenVPN, IKEv2, and WireGuard protocols. This is a handy feature for users who do not wish to use the Windscribe applications or those whose device does not support the apps in question, as they can manually configure the connections on their devices.
Alternatives to Windscribe
Unsure about Windscribe? We've gathered three of the best Windscribe alternatives for you.
Surfshark is one of the most popular VPN services for PC and mobile. Like Windscribe, it also blocks ads and malware. Nonetheless, Surfshark offers additional benefits: it can also block cookie pop-ups and offers 2-factor authentication, making it the ideal fit for users seeking more privacy and security.
Besides, users can also connect unlimited devices to their accounts.
On the other hand, Surfshark has P2P servers limited to a few locations and poor speed for torrenting. It also provides average OpenVPN speeds, making it unfit for users looking for a faster VPN solution. Some users have reported that Apple products are slightly weaker.
In comparison with Windscribe, Surfshark offers a limited set of features. But, it is more affordable than Windscribe, with prices starting at $2.49 and eligible for a 2-month free of charge usage and additional anti-virus for free.
Blocks cookie pop-ups
Offers 2-factor authentication
Limited P2P servers & poor speed
Average OpenVPN speeds
Apple products are slightly weaker
NordVPN is another popular VPN service provider. In addition to the features offered by most VPNs – like Windscribe –NordVPN is feature-rich, including multi-factor authentication, split tunneling support, and double protection. Another pro from NordVPN also offers a Business plan for companies looking to simplify secure access to their network. In other words, this VPN service is perfect for users looking for extra layers of security and privacy.
On the flip side, NordVPN has a few downsides: it installs additional programs that must be manually reinstalled, and users have reported installation issues on iOS. Also, setting up OpenVPN on the user's router might not be a user-friendly experience.
Because it is a more robust VPN system than Windscribe, NordVPN is also pricier: if committing to a 2-year plan, monthly prices can get to $13.90 – significantly higher than other alternatives in the market.
Split tunneling support
Offers a Business plan
Pricier when compared to its competitors
Unfriendly user experience when setting up OpenVPN to router
Additional software may require manual reinstallation
ProtonVPN is another leading VPN service provider with a comprehensive set of features, even in its free version. This VPN service is located in Switzerland, where the right to privacy is granted under Federal laws – meaning that privacy and security are ProtonVPN's core.
It offers strong encryption and protocols, enabling more security layers. And above all, ProtonVPN also offers acceptable speed, as opposed to other VPN service providers where speed is usually a common issue.
However, ProtonVPN only offers e-mail support, so don't expect immediate responses if you face any issues. Another downside is its Pro plans are billed in Euros, meaning users outside of Europe will have to pay in a different currency and might face additional tax and processing fees. ProtonVPN offers limited P2P availability and supports torrenting in a few countries.
Compared to Windscribe's free version, ProtonVPN offers fewer features: its over 100 servers are only available in three countries (US, NL, and JP). Free users also get only a medium VPN speed – as disclosed on their website – and access to a single VPN connection.
The Pro plan provides access to a comprehensive set of features and can reach €4.99 with the two-year plan.
Located in Switzerland
Strong encryption and protocols
Acceptable speed
E-mail support only
Billed in Euros
Limited P2P availability
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Windscribe Review
Unsure about Windscribe? We've answered the most frequently asked questions, so you can be sure about your VPN choice.
Is Windscribe a good VPN?
Windscribe offers a comprehensive set of features, even in its free version. It is available for Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, and Linux. Users can freely navigate the internet without being interrupted by ads and without having their browning history tracked. In addition, they can access content from different locations.
Is Windscribe VPN free?
Windscribe offers a free version that gives users access to 10GB of data each month, provided they inform their e-mail address. If they wish not to disclose their e-mail address, users can still have access to 2GB of data.
Why is Windscribe blocked?
If a user encounters this error, the Windscribe app has failed to reach a server to log in. This error is normally caused by restrictive networks blocking connections. You can find out more in this Windscribe article.
Bottom Line on Windscribe VPN Review
Windscribe is a feature-rich VPN service provider. Users can get 10GB of data every month at no cost — and, if they wish to upgrade, prices start as low as $4.08 a month, making it an affordable option.
Windscribe comes with R.O.B.E.R.T, which blocks IPs and domains of the user's choice on all devices. It also provides an autopilot browser extension and selects the best location for users browsing the web.
On the other hand, Windscribe has a few downsides: it is based in Canada, a Five Eyes country, meaning the company may share users' data with other countries in certain situations. On top of that, speed and security issues have been reported by some users.


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Is there any way to get key events in a google chrome extension file - background.html - ?
I assume you want to implement hotkeys for your extension. Your code should in fact work, except it works on the background page, which is usually not open to catch key presses.
To catch keypresses globally, or at least on web pages, you will have to use a content script that sends messages to the background page. The content script is injected to the open web page and insert methods for catching keypresses, and then send a message to the background page with information on which keys are pressed.


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Bluefors Supports Quantum Ecosystem Initiatives through the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C)
To advance industry interaction and commercial collaboration, Bluefors has joined the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C®). The QED-C is an industry-driven consortium managed by SRI International with the mission to enable and grow a robust quantum-based industry and related supply chain. QED-C is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce and its more than 200 members, including more than 150 corporations from across the quantum supply chain including component suppliers/manufacturers, software and hardware system developers, service providers and end-users.
As a member of QED-C, Bluefors is dedicated to supporting QED-C's initiatives in the quantum ecosystem necessary to enable technologies, standards, and workforce in the United States.
"Bluefors has strong focus on cryogenics for quantum technologies. We have made it our mission to make sure we provide the right technologies to support the players in the quantum ecosystem. Already in 2020, we established our office in New York to bring us closer to our customers and the community in North America. We are dedicated to establish an industrial supply chain for cryogenics and now being part of QED-C is another step towards this goal. " says David Gunnarsson, CTO at Bluefors.
Watch the following webinar recording below from QED-C's webinar 'Cryo for Quantum' featuring David Gunnarsson presenting an overview of Bluefors solutions for dilution refrigeration measurement systems for quantum technology.