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Helena García Melero (Barcelona, 1968) es una periodista española que se ha destacado especialmente como presentadora de la televisión autonómica (TV3) de la comunidad autónoma de Cataluña. A lo largo de su trayectoria profesional, García Melero ha sido la cara visible de distintos programas en la televisión autonómica catalana TV3. Es conocida por presentar el magacín matinal Els Matins en la cadena autonómica catalana TV3, en la cual presentó el telediario (TN, telenotícies) durante largo tiempo.

Estaba casada con Joan Vehils (exmarido de la tenista Arantxa Sánchez Vicario), y tiene dos hijos.

Biografía
Licenciada en Filosofía (UB, 1990) y en Ciencias de la Información (UAB, 1994), García Melero empezó a trabajar en Televisió de Catalunya con apenas 24 años y cuando todavía estaba cursando su licenciatura en la Facultad de Comunicación. Presentó diferentes ediciones de los Telenotícies de TV3 durante doce años (1992-2004), hasta que en abril de 2004 pasó a copresentar el nuevo magacín matinal de la cadena autonómica, Els matins, junto a Josep Cuní (2004-2007). Paralelamente, presentó el programa radiofónico de entrevistas Taula reservada, primero en Ràdio Estel (1996-1999) y posteriormente en Ràdio Barcelona de la Cadena SER (1999-2004).

En octubre de 2007 dejó Televisió de Catalunya para convertirse en directora de comunicación de El Periódico de Catalunya. Desempeñó el cargo durante un año, hasta noviembre de 2008, cuando regresó a TV3 para presentar Hora Q, un  late night show que se mantuvo cinco meses en antena, hasta abril de 2009. Coincidiendo con la baja por maternidad de García Melero, el programa fue retirado de la parrilla, tras haber cosechado discretos índices de audiencia.

En enero de 2010 inició una segunda etapa con Josep Cuní en Els matins, espacio líder de audiencia en las mañanas de Cataluña. Tras la marcha de Cuní, el verano de 2011, Melero condujo el segundo bloque del programa con Ariadna Oltra hasta 2015 cuando pasó a hacerse cargo del programa Divendres, sustituyendo al presentador Xavi Coral.

Como docente
Desde 1996 imparte clases de Periodismo en la Universidad Ramon Llull y desde 2000 en la Universidad Internacional de Cataluña.

Controversias
Helena García Melero ha sido, en algunas ocasiones, objeto de controversia por su falta de imparcialidad al realizar declaraciones o gestos en favor del independentismo catalán en la emisión de la cadena de televisión pública catalana TV3. Durante el programa Tot es mou del 21 de diciembre de 2018, tras indicar "me voy a permitir una pequeña licencia", colocó una poinsetia amarilla encima de la mesa del programa, color icónico de la defensa del procedimiento jurídico de los líderes del independentismo y que en menos de una hora de programa fue retirada sin dar ninguna explicación al respecto. En otra ocasión, y también durante la emisión de Tot es mou, tras una intervención de la tertuliana Pilar Rahola comentando que "no nos basta con reivindicar presos, exiliados ... la bandera catalana también es que funcionen los médicos", Helena García Melero respondió que "esto que estamos viviendo, estos sectores sociales, troncales, estructurales, en todo caso deben ir de la mano de la República". "Sin ellos no hay país, eh!".

Libros
Cuina sense recepta (2005)

Referencias

Periodistas de Cataluña
Presentadores de televisión de España
Alumnos de Periodismo de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona
Profesores de la Universidad Ramon Llull
Locutores de Ràdio Estel
Nacidos en Barcelona


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Q: How to expose every name in sub-module in __init__.py of a package? I defined a package that include a dynamically growing set of modules:
- mypackage
    - __init__.py
    - module1.py
    - module2.py
    - module3.py
    ... many more .py files will be added

I could expose every name in every module in __init__.py like this:
from module1 import *
from module2 import *
from module3 import *

Now when I import mypackage in client code, I get all the names defined in the sub-modules:
# suppose funcA is defined in module1, class B is defined in module2
import mypackage
mypackage.funcA() # call module1.funcA
b = mypackage.B() # module2.B

The problem is, I could define many new modules in mypackage, and I don't want to add an extra line from modulex import * to __init__.py, every time I add a new module to the package.
What is the best way to dynamically export names in all submodules?

A: In Python 3 the solution is straightforward using importlib and pkgutil.
Placing the following code in __init__.py is the same typing from submodule import * for all submodules (even nested ones).
import importlib
import pkgutil

for mod_info in pkgutil.walk_packages(__path__, __name__ + '.'):
    mod = importlib.import_module(mod_info.name)

    # Emulate `from mod import *`
    try:
        names = mod.__dict__['__all__']
    except KeyError:
        names = [k for k in mod.__dict__ if not k.startswith('_')]

    globals().update({k: getattr(mod, k) for k in names})

If you only want to include immediate submodules (e.g. pkg.mod but not pkg.mod.submod), replace walk_packages with iter_modules.
I emulated from mod import * based on this answer: How to do from module import * using importlib?

A: I'm not sure if this is what you mean:
but if i've understood correctly - do this in your __init__.py file.
import os

__all__ = []

for module in os.listdir(os.path.dirname(__file__)):
    if module != '__init__.py' and module[-3:] == '.py':
        __all__.append(module[:-3])

You're adding all files in the same package into the __all__

A: Simply adding module names to __all__ will not always serve the purpose. I came across such an issue and also required them to be imported in addition to adding them to __all__. This is the code I came up with to make it work in my case. I didn't have any sub packages, so this code works only at the top level.
modules = glob.glob(os.path.dirname(__file__) + '/*.py')
__all__ = []
for mod in modules:
  if not str(mod).endswith('__init__.py'):
    package_prefix = __name__ + '.'
    module_name = str(mod)[str(mod).rfind('\\') + 1:-3]
    __all__.append(module_name)
    __import__(package_prefix + module_name, globals(), locals(), [''])

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On a fine sunny afternoon, in 2014, Joris de Jong was holed up in front of his computer, of course. Apart from a full- time job serving coffee at Resolume HQ, he moonlights as a video operator. And that day he was mighty frustrated.
Joris had gotten sick of customizing and then rendering the same content, over and over again for every show he played- with minute changes in timing and position. "There has to be an easier way!" he thought to himself, sipping on below average coffee that he had not brewed.
And so, Chaser was born.
Chaser is a plugin that serves up the perfect solution to VJs who play a lot of different shows and do not have time to render custom content for each show. It makes a job, that would take hours, happen in minutes. It enables you to create chase effects, screen bumps and sequences based on your input map (That's right, INPUT) in Resolume.
Chaser converts the slices you create in your input map to "buttons" that you can toggle on & off- and so create different chase effects & sequences. Read all about the why's & how's here.
Once you are ready with your different sequences, you can apply chaser as an effect (to your composition, layer or clip) in Resolume and voila! You're ready to chase that kill.
Which leads us to Coachella 2018.
Visual artist Sandy Meidinger, on duty for Illenium, served up slices as delicious as grandma's black cherry pie. She diced that LED up nice and fine and thoroughly used (and abused) Chaser- to its full potential.
Thank you for talking to us Sandy.
Let's start from the beginning. How did this visual journey begin for you?
In 2012, I was finishing up my undergraduate degree in Graphic Design and I had to take an After Effects class. During the first weekend of the semester I went to a rave and noticed the videos on the LED screens looked like they were made in After Effects. That night I decided that I was going to learn how to do that, and so I did it.
Living in Southern California made it easy to connect with other VJs. I've spent the majority of my career as the house VJ at Create Nightclub in Hollywood thanks to V Squared Labs but it was the word of mouth among the artists that got me my job with Illenium.
So, what is working with Illenium like? Tell us about his show & his set at Coachella.
I love working with Illenium. I work very close with him and his team and over the past 18 months we've become like a family. They care a lot about what the visual show looks like, which makes my job even better.
We run two shows now, a DJ set and a live show. The DJ set is Illenium on CDJs and me mixing and triggering the videos by ear. The live show, which we performed at Coachella, is run by Ableton. For the visuals, Ableton sends MIDI to Resolume. I've used this system for about 40 shows without fail.
Coachella was one of the later shows using this system, so almost all of the show had already been created. We added some new content for some new songs but the main thing I had to worry about was mapping the 2 x 4k outputs. I was able to upgrade my machine to one with a GTX1070 before the show.
What made you start using Chaser & what has it made easier for you?
I started using Chaser in its very early stages, during the release of Resolume 5. I remember reading the manual and being fascinated by the input mapping. Everyone I knew at the time had been using Layer Routers to route slices, and I was never able to fully understand or practice it to incorporate it into my show.
The input map made a lot of sense to me and I haven't looked back since. Up until very recently, Chaser was the only mapping tool I used for many shows and I still use it on its own for stages with smaller outputs.
And so, we come to Chaser & Coachella. Give us all the juice, please.
Since the majority of the live show is run by MIDI from Ableton I am able to focus more on mapping and how all the content fits on the stage. For extra- large stages I use a combination of the Mapper plugin from Dvizion as well as Chaser.
Mapper handles the overall placement and look of each video and I use Chaser for some extra flair. One way I organize my looks through Chaser, is to create an extra screen that is not outputting for each look. This gives me room to play around while knowing that I will not be messing with anything on the output side.
There is a point in the show where I flash the Illenium logo in a grid that is formed by the design of the LED panels.
Because of the 2 x 4k outputs, I had A LOT of pixels to work with. I ended up with 473 number of slices across the whole input map. If I could redo it, I would increase the scale of the grid because the number of slices loses your eye too fast for the amount of time I use this part.
Other looks I create with Chaser are for the content to flash randomly with each panel as a whole. And to split the screens in half and flip one side to create a mirror effect.
I also use it to map the LED for our hologram DJ booth.
What is the hologram DJ booth?
The DJ booth is an acrylic structure with 3x2 6mm panels on the bottom that reflect onto a transparent film. This creates a "Pepper's Ghost" hologram effect.
We bring the DJ Booth with the live show as often as we can but because of its size it doesn't always work with the festival stage setup. Most of the time it is run from the third output of my laptop and in Resolume I have it on its own layer which is routed through Chaser. The clips are triggered through MIDI by Ableton the same way the rest of the show is.
Did any issues creep up on you while programming? How did you deal with them?
Most of the programming for the show was done at home. Since I use input maps, I had a good idea of what the content was going to look like before I got on site. I had zero issues using my map during load-in and the show. I was even able to finish my programming on site in less than an hour thanks to Chaser & Mapper.
The only issues our show had was from using our network on the VLAN over fiber and the Ableton MacBook Pro overheating in the sunlight.
Sigh. I can't even count the number of "MacBook Pro overheating" situations I've heard of.
And so, tell us about your rig. Anything on your wish-list?
For Coachella, I was able to upgrade my 2-year old 15" Sager with GTX 980 to the new 15" NP9155 with GTX 1070. This machine runs perfectly with my set up of running my input map through Chaser & Mapper. I was able to test 3 x 4ks with my composition size of 4850 x 1200 and still got 60 fps.
One thing I'm looking forward to doing this summer is getting a PCIE 2TB SSD.
And what about your wish-list, software- update wise?
A feature I would love to see in Resolume would be to be able to drag & drop columns. In my compositions, each song is its own column so I stack the chaser effects above it. When Illenium changes the order of the set I have to move each clip individually. This would help out a lot especially in my DJ set show file.
For Chaser, being able to select multiple slices with something like a marquee tool would be a huge time saver for me. The new update with exporting the input map as a PNG will definitely help me out for the large stages.
Finally, please drop some slices of wisdom for our budding Chaser users out there.
Just like learning anything new for the first time it just takes practice! It takes a moment to wrap your head around the concept of using the input map, but once you figure it out the possibilities are endless.
The Resolume crew loves the fact that you recognize and appreciate the value of Input maps, Sandy. Keep up the great work.
It's time to go chase those dreams, eh?
"sipping on below average coffee that he had not brewed."


Former First Lady Michelle Obama has received rave reviews for her memoir "Becoming" and she's touring the country to help promote her book. Its been announced that she will be bringing her tour to Austin early next year.
The book tour called "Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama" will take place on Thursday, February 28th at 7:00 PM at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin. According to The Frank Erwin Center, Attendees will hear firsthand about Mrs. Obama's inspirational triumphs and personal setbacks, from childhood to the White House, where she became revered around the world as a transformative voice for change and inclusivity. The tour will candidly recount moments spanning both her personal and professional life, as a way to share lessons learned and inspire people to become the best version of themselves.
The Erwin Center announced that there will be NO VENUE PRESALE tickets meaning, you will not be able to buy tickets to this event at any ticket outlet outside of The Frank Erwin Center but you can register for verified fan presale tickets HERE by Dec. 12th. at 10:00 pm. Tickets for this event will go on sale at the Frank Erwin Center on Saturday Dec. 15th at 10:00 AM. For more details visit the Frank Erwin Center website.


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Q: Is there a better way to build my PHP array with search capabilities? I operate a website which allows hundreds of clients to sell products online. When a customer visits one of my client's websites, they do so in the form

www.site.com?userid=12345

On the landing page, we do a mysql lookup for information about client with userid 12345 along with a list of products he/she can sell. We only offer a suite of ~30 products and we define them so we know what they look like but not all clients can offer at the same price. The mysql table for this information looks like this:
userid | category | itemid | price
=================================
12345  |    1     |  1     | 1.00
12345  |    1     |  2     | 2.00
12345  |    1     |  3     | 3.00
12345  |    2     |  4     | 4.00
12345  |    2     |  5     | 5.00
67890  |    1     |  1     | 2.25
67890  |    2     |  4     | 8.00

When the customer visits www.site.com?userid=12345, a lookup is done with the following:
SELECT category, itemid, price FROM tablename WHERE userid = 12345

*Note - yes I prevent sql injection.
The issue I run into is how to build the subsequent array in PHP. My initial thought is:
<?php
...

while ($row = $stmt->fetch()) {
  $products[]['category'] = $row['category'];
  $products[]['itemid'] = $row['itemid'];
  $products[]['price'] = $row['price'];
}

//the array will end up looking like this:
Array
(
    [0] => Array
        (
            [category] => 1
            [itemid] => 1
            [price] => 1
        )
    [1] => Array
        (
            [category] => 1
            [itemid] => 2
            [price] => 2
        )
    [2] => Array
        (
            [category] => 1
            [itemid] => 3
            [price] => 3
        )
    [3] => Array
        (
            [category] => 2
            [itemid] => 4
            [price] => 4
        )
    [4] => Array
        (
            [category] => 2
            [itemid] => 5
            [price] => 5
        )
)

?>

The reason I need to capture information like this: On the actual site itself, there are two main categories (Food and Drinks). If a client has any products in $products with category 1, show the Food html section on the page. If a client has any products in $products with category 2, show the Drinks html section on the page.
Then, there is a predefined set of itemids available to all categories. In the case of food, there are 4:

*

*pepperoni

*sausage

*cheese

*vegetable

If a user does not have one of these itemids, he/she cannot sell that product and that product does not appear within the Food html section. If they are able to sell that product, I want to be able to reference that section/item's price and display it next to the actual item.
I know my $products array will contain all of the information I need but I am not sure if the way I am structuring it is best or how to really reference it when building out the page as described.
For example (I know this code is not right but saying what I am trying to accomplish):

*

*"If value of 1 exists in the $products category array, show the Food section."

*"If value of 1 exists in the $products itemid category array, show Pepperoni pizza as an option on the page and display the price associated with that specific category/itemid combination."

Any guidance is appreciated.

A: $products[]['category'] = $row['category'];
$products[]['itemid'] = $row['itemid'];
$products[]['price'] = $row['price'];

This will create a new array for each attribute; use
$products[] = $row;

…to copy the row contents to the products array.

A: I'm not sure I follow everything you ask, but as you're looping through the rows, why not do your category checks there.
//setup some flags
$food  = false;
$drink = false;

while ($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC)) { //fetch an assoc array
  $products[] = $row;
  if(!$food AND 1 == $row['category']){ //haven't seen food yet, check for it
    $food = true;
  } elseif (!$drink AND 2 == $row['category']) { //same for drink
    $drink = true;
  }
}

//later
if($food){
  //display food
}

Of course, instead of just tracking those flags explicitly, it seems a more generic approach would be better:
while ($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC)) { //fetch an assoc array
  $products[] = $row;
  $categories[$row['category']] = true;
}

//later
if(in_array(1, $categories)){
  //display food
}

But that still leaves a bit to be desired. How about this:
//use some OOP to make this cleaner (class constants)
define('FOOD' , 1);
define('DRINK', 2);

//setup default values
$categories = array(FOOD => false, DRINK = false);
while ($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC)) { //fetch an assoc array
  $products[] = $row;
  $categories[$row['category']] = true;
}

//later
if($categories[FOOD]){
  //display food
}

And, if I understand your question correctly, you may need to just check if a product is available (using the product id) - change your product loop to track that as the key:
while ($row = $stmt->fetch(PDO::FETCH_ASSOC)) { //fetch an assoc array
  $products[$row['itemid']] = $row;
  $categories[$row['category']] = true;
}

//later
if(isset($products[$searchId])){
  //user has this product
}

A: If you use Zend you can do $products = $query->fetchAssoc with itemid as first column and get the array
$products[itemid1] => array(itemid1, 'category', 'price'),
$products[itemid2] => array(itemid2, 'category', 'price').
But for category I think better solution is:
$products[$row['category']][$row['itemid']] = $row['price'];

So yo can use it like this:
if (!empty($products[$foodid])) {
    echo "Food HTML part";
    if (!empty($products[$foodid][$cheeseid])) {
        echo "Cheese price = {$products[$foodid][$cheeseid]}";
    }
}

I hope I understand your question :)
Sorry for my English


Melbourne rockers Palace Of The King have been confirmed as very special guests on the upcoming national run from Australia's rock n roll outlaws, Rose Tattoo.
POTK have had a huge 2018, releasing their third album Get Right With Your Maker in April which saw them undertake a huge 8 country European tour before heading back to Australia for sold out shows with Baby Animals and regional shows with Rose Tattoo.
Recently POTK headlined two huge nights at Frankie's Pizza in Sydney and The Cherry Bar in Melbourne where both shows were full houses, with the venues turning people away at the door!
The bands four on the floor rock n roll is as addictive as it comes.
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Q: Use Prototype Cell From Another View Controller I want to use the same table view cell layout in several storyboard scenes.  Can I design the prototype cell in one of the scenes and somehow access it (i.e. dequeueReusableCellWithIdentifier) in another table view controller?

A: This is not possible, but you can copy the prototype cell from source table view to destination one inside storyboard and you can easily reuse it.

A: You can design your prototype cell in a .xib file and import that into multiple UITableViewController subclasses. Just make sure to keep the identifier in synch between your references in code and your prototype cell.
class YourViewController: UITableViewController {

    func viewDidLoad() {
        super.viewDidLoad()

        let nib = UINib(nibName: "your_file_name", bundle: nil)
        tableView.registerNib(nib, forCellWithReuseIdentifier: "your_cell_identifier")
        // ...
    }

}

Same applies to custom UICollectionViewCell prototypes and their use in UICollectionView subclasses.


RETIREMENT SECURITY IS IT ATTAINABLE?
HOOPP has launched a series of articles to deepen the conversation around retirement security and the benefits of defined benefit (DB) pension plans. The following articles discuss how an increasing number of Canadians are heading into retirement financially ill-equipped to adequately support themselves. Research shows that there are several blind spots in Canadians' retirement planning and senior poverty is going to become a reality for many. These articles demonstrate the need for retirement security measures and how workplace pensions could be the solution.
SENIORS AND POVERTY: THE NEXT CRISIS?
Poverty among seniors is on the rise once again after nearly two decades of decline. This article provides highlights from a growing body of statistics and research on senior poverty in Canada, and explains why workplace savings plans must play a role in generating a healthy and stable income in retirement.
Canadian women, particularly single women, will be disproportionately affected by poverty when they reach their senior years. Women are more likely to work part-time, they earn 70 cents to every dollar earned by men and they live longer than men.
MAXED OUT: ARE ONTARIANS READY FOR THE HIGH COST OF CAREGIVING?
Caught in the so-called "sandwich" generation, many Ontarians are looking after elderly and sick relatives, while raising their own children. This article discusses caregiving in Ontario – the financial and emotional cost it is having on individuals and their families.
Long-term care costs and other health-related expenses are a major blind spot for Canadians who are saving for retirement. Our research shows the costs of long-term care will be devastating for single Canadians, particularly women, who are more likely than men to require this type of care.
Canada's retirement landscape is evolving. With the cost of living on the rise, and people living (and working) longer than ever before, is retirement security attainable for Canadians?
Our infographic highlights key facts from HOOPP's latest research, including the rise in senior poverty, increasing cost of healthcare and the growing need for financial support in retirement. The series emphasizes the importance of pension advocacy and stresses that policy changes are needed to ensure all Canadians are able to retire with dignity.


I started a brew, and since it takes so long to boil the water with the tiny alcohol flame, I left to do some other stuff. But it seemed to be taking even longer than usual to boil. I went to check it out. Just a tiny bubble popping once in a while, with a bit of loud click. I figured it would boil in another minute or so, so I went back to what I was doing. Moments later, I heard a loud bang.
When I went to check it out, I found the glass vessel was intact, but half the water was on the counter, and the flame extinguished. I realized immediately what had happened: superheating. Superheating is a phenomenon, usually associated with microwave ovens, in which water gets heated well beyond its usual boiling point, but doesn't boil. It usually happens when the vessel is very clean and smooth, so there are no nucleation sites where steam bubbles can form. The danger is that the slightest bump or disturbance can cause the water to suddenly and violently flash into steam all at once.
If this had happened moments earlier when I was standing beside it, I could have been badly burned.
It was at this point that I finally grasped the significance of one step in the Japanese instructions that I hadn't really understood. The instructions depicted the top vessel being placed askew in the bottom vessel, so it didn't form a seal, during the heating process. But I was just leaving it off entirely. The top vessel has a metal chain that hangs from the bottom tube, which is part of the mechanism that holds the filter in place (my brewer comes with paper filters, not the glass rod filter that some vacuum brewers have). I had previously noticed that after the water started boiling, when I put the top vessel in place, the boil suddenly became much more vigorous.
This explains why the instructions say to leave the top vessel in place while heating the water. The metal chain provides lots of nucleation sites that allow the water to boil when it should, and prevents the dangerous superheating from occurring. So, that step in the instructions is actually important: the top vessel needs to be in place, askew, during heating, to prevent a superheating explosion. I guess if you're using a glass rod filter, you should provide nucleation sites in some other way.
The coffee, incidentally, is pretty good, but I wouldn't say it rocked my world.


Dogs are banned between 1st May and 30th September.
cafe and beach shop. deck chair hire. canoes. beach huts available for hire. first aid post. toilets incl disabled.
Pay parking available for 200 cars including disabled.
From Christchurch on the A35 take the A337 (Lymington Road)towards Highcliffe. At the next roundabout (Hobourne) take the 3rd exit onto The Runway which becomes Bure Lane. The brown tourist sand castle signs will also direct you.


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Dr. Shaykh Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera is a British Muslim scholar educated in both the Islamic and Western traditions. He memorised the Qur'an by heart and graduated from the Darul Uloom seminary Bury, UK, and later earned a specialised licence to issue fatwa (legal responses) at Mazahir 'Ulum Saharanpur, India. He earned his BA from the University of Johannesburg and completed his MA and PhD in Islamic Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. He holds an honorary fellowship at The Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, Amman, Jordan. Shaykh Abdur-Rahman has the unique experience of serving as an imam in Muslim communities on both sides of the Atlantic, eight years in Southern California and over five in the great city of London—and his continued work as an international speaker and lecturer enables him to address and offer pertinent advice on current challenges that face Muslims in the West. He is the founder of Whitethread Institute, a post-graduate insititute for Islamic scholars. He is an avid traveller and continues to teach hadith and work on scholarly publications through White Thread Press (www.whitethreadpress.com). Many of his lectures are available on www.zamzamacademy.com and his courses through Rayyan Institute (www.rayyaninstitute.com).
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Virtues of Surah Ikhlas
Some Reflections on Surat al Isra'
Qur'anic Reflections: When Are We Going to Let Allah Speak to Us Directly
Qur'anic Reflections: Believers on the Fence
Qur'anic Reflections: Don't Even Incline towards the Wrongdoers
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Sheik, please pray for all ummah once you complete this big and wonderful task, which would not have happen without the help of Allah. Let Allah listen and answer the dua which ask in return for doing this work for the sake of Allah. In sha Allah. It would be a best time to ask for assistant for all oppressed one in this world for just believing in Allah and doing deed as like what he has said. Let Allah bless us all.. Aameen..

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Eggshell and protein membrane separation - WikipediaEggshell and protein membrane separation is a recycling process. Nearly 30% of the eggs consumed each year are broken and processed or powdered into foods such as cakes, mixes, mayonnaise, noodles and fast foods. The US food industry generates 150,000 tons of shell waste a year. The disposal methods for waste.calcium carbonate separator fom egg shell membrane,US8056844B2 - Eggshell membrane separation method - Google .Collagen, hyaluronic acid, or amino acids of interest may be extracted from the egg shell membrane and purified for numerous uses. . For example, calcium carbonate provides 40 percent elemental calcium, calcium citrate provides 21 percent elemental calcium, calcium lactate provides 13 percent elemental calcium,.US6899294B2 - Hatchery eggshell waste processing method and .A method and apparatus for separating the organic membrane portion of waste egg shells from the hard inorganic mineral portion thereof, so that each can be used . The methods listed above can provide products from the eggshell waste including precipitated calcium carbonate, membrane, protein, amino acids, collagen.
Method and apparatus for separating a protein membrane and shell .
A method and apparatus for separating the membrane portion of waste egg shells from the hard mineral portion thereof, so that each can be used or further processed as desired, thereby addressing the environmental and economic issues associated with . The mineral portion is primarily calcitic calcium carbonate.
Eggshell and protein membrane separation is a recycling process. Nearly 30% of the eggs consumed each year are broken and processed or powdered into foods such as cakes, mixes, mayonnaise, noodles and fast foods. The US food industry generates 150,000 tons of shell waste a year. The disposal methods for waste.
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Egg shell waste from continuous egg breaking machines is an increasingly burdensome waste disposal problem. Close to 30% of all eggs consumed in the U.S. today are consumed as processed egg products (i.e. from egg breaking plants). A recent survey of U.S. breaking plants showed that the waste egg shells from.
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Collagen, hyaluronic acid, or amino acids of interest may be extracted from the egg shell membrane and purified for numerous uses. . For example, calcium carbonate provides 40 percent elemental calcium, calcium citrate provides 21 percent elemental calcium, calcium lactate provides 13 percent elemental calcium,.
However, eggshell is a valuable source of other materials when the mineral shell and the inner membrane can be separated. Calcium carbonate from the shell itself can be used in paper manufacture, fertilizers or painting. But the most valuable part is the inner membrane because it can be a source of interesting products.
Key words: Poultry eggshells, shell membranes, collagen, gelatin, calcium carbonate, soil stabilization. INTRODUCTION. Eggshells are waste materials from hatcheries, homes and fast food industries (Phil and Zhihong, 2009; Amu et al., 2005) and can be readily collected in plenty. Eggshell waste disposal contributes to.
Extraction of collagen from hen eggshell membrane by using .
Nov 22, 2017 . Full-text (PDF) | The procedure of membrane separation and collagen extraction, presented in the membrane, were investigated. Membranes were separated from the shell wall in a tank (15 L) of water fitted with a mechanical stirrer. Membrane separation was enhanced by addition of the elutant, EDTA a.
Apr 9, 2015 . Biowaste chicken eggshells contain high amounts of calcium carbonate or calcite. Waste eggshells generated by processing industries have the potential to be used as line or lime in a variety of applications. Studies have shown removal of membrane from eggshells can be separated at the laboratory.
Apr 5, 2012 . The technique involves separating the protein and calcium carbonate elements of the shells and drying them into powder-like flour, William Wise, a post-doctoral research . "To be viable we will need vast quantities of eggs shells that can realistically only be supplied from an industrial user," he said.
Recent Patents on Eggshell: Shell and Membrane Applications .
The eggshell is formed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and is used widely as an animal feed, lime (Ca(OH)2) substitute or a fertilizer. . The combination of nanosized calcium phosphate (Ca3(PO4)2) biomaterials synthesized from eggshell and eggshell membrane show promise to develop drug delivery system and.
The U.S. produces approximately 190,000 tons/yr of eggshell waste, which contains around 95% CaCO3 and presents itself as an inexpensive alternative to synthetic calcium carbonate sorbents. Various acetic acid pretreatments were tested to remove the eggshell's membrane and alter the shell's pore structure. The CO2.
Vinegar is an acid called acetic acid (CH3COOH), and white vinegar from the grocery store is usually about 4% acetic acid and 96% water. Eggshells are made up of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). The acetic acid in the vinegar reacts with the calcium carbonate in the eggshell to make calcium acetate plus water and carbon.
Nov 17, 2017 . A study in isolated cells found that calcium absorption was up to 64% greater from eggshell powder compared to pure calcium carbonate. Researchers . The trace amounts of these beneficial compounds in eggshell membrane are unlikely to have any significant effects on your health. However, some.
Oct 27, 2010 . Here's how it works: an eggshell is made of three layers—a cuticle on the outside, a calcium-containing middle layer and an inner layer. Those second and third layers are made of protein fibers bonded to calcium carbonate. That membrane is incredibly thin—just 100 micrometers thick—but a weak acid.
Eggshell-powder- membrane - Project, Machinery and Materials .
that break eggs to collect the albumen and yellow must pay to dispose of the shells, since they are not used or processed. Eggshell waste includes the shell and a membrane that separates the shell from the albumen (the white); These materials consist of • 94% to 97% calcium carbonate; • 3% to 6% protein; • 1% various.
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A cuticle composed of calcium phosphate is rare compared with the more common calcium carbonate (vaterite) or the most ubiquitous organic cuticle .. We then tilted the eggshell from 0 deg to 90 deg and measured the receding (separating from surface) and advancing (approaching to the surface) angles of the drop.
Carefully wash out the membrane material inside the egg shell. 5. Dry the egg shell with a paper towel. 6. . into the cup with powdered egg shell or calcium carbonate until the egg shell powder. (calcium carbonate) is just covered. . Using an egg separator separate the yolk from the white. 16. Keep the separated yolk and.
EGGNOVO a European company with patents allowing it to separate the external part of the egg shell (calcium carbonate) from the internal part (membrane). The industrial process, in which no chemical products are used, is completely . ES 2 181580 B1. Method for separating the internal membrane from the egg shell.


THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Jared Goff was 7 years old when Tom Brady beat the Rams to win his first Super Bowl in early 2002. The kid has been a fan of the superstar ever since.
Their 17-year age gap is the biggest between starting quarterbacks in Super Bowl history. Yet the passing years apparently mean little to Brady, and they're just as unimportant to Goff, who sees no advantage in his youth and no disadvantage in his inexperience.
"It's a guy that you've looked up to for so long," Goff said Thursday. "Now I get a chance to play in one with him. We do respect him, but I'm going to go out there and do my best and be the best I can be, and hopefully come out with a win."
Goff doesn't admit to seeing this Super Bowl as a chance to step into Brady's echelon as one of the league's elite passers, even if that's what much of the football world is telling him. But after Goff led the Rams to 24 wins and two playoff victories over the past two years, the Rams already think he's there.
"We're very confident in his ability to lead us, knowing that it's a big game," Rams coach Sean McVay said. "I think Jared will be himself, which is exactly what we want him to be."
They're both from the Bay Area, with Brady growing up on the Peninsula and Goff in Marin County. Neither was a can't-miss NFL prospect heading into college, but neither let it stop him.
Goff didn't have many plays on his shoulders two weeks ago when the Rams' ground game ran over the Dallas Cowboys. He played a larger role in the Rams' wild victory over the Saints, and he emerged with the renewed respect of his coaches and teammates.
Goff clearly has the arm and the ability to succeed in McVay's offense. In New Orleans last weekend, he demonstrated his ability to do more.
"It's big, I think, anytime you can go into an atmosphere like that, go down 13 (points) early, and then show the poise and perseverance and get through adversity the way we did and be able to come out on top late in the game," Goff said.
It wasn't his best performance of the season, but it was probably the most satisfying.
Goff went 25 of 40 for 297 yards with one touchdown and one interception against the Saints. More importantly, he calmly rallied the Rams from an early 13-point deficit, and he made enough big plays down the stretch to keep the Rams in contention in that topsy-turvy game.
"What stood out was the way that he was able to weather the storm," McVay said. "The mental toughness was displayed by the team as a whole, and Jared kind of personified that with the way that he handled the game, his overall command, making big throws when we needed it the most. ... Jared (showed) his ability to be at his best when his best was required. The competitive greatness showed up in a big way."
Goff and Brady have only faced each other once before. In December 2016, Brady became the NFL's career victories leader in a 26-10 victory at New England, while Goff threw two interceptions in his third career start.
Goff met Brady for the first time at that game. They're friendly, but not yet close.
When asked if it feels surreal to be heading toward a Super Bowl showdown with the mighty Patriots and a quarterback who has been winning championships for his entire life, Goff stifled a grin.
"No," he replied. "I've played these guys before."


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OnePlus 3: Latest release date and price rumours about budget smartphone set to topple the iPhone
Updated: Rumours and leaks have spilled out over the internet revealing almost everything about this exciting new gadget
Jeff ParsonsTech/Science reporter
A leaked image supposedly showing a press render of the new OnePlus 3 (Image: Evan Blass / Twitter)
Over the last few years, smartphones have become a bit predictable. The usual candidates offer tiny upgrades each year but - for the most part - things stay the same.
That was until the OnePlus brand came along and started offering amazing smartphones at ridiculously low prices.
The original phone, called the OnePlus One, gained a loyal following not least because it was only available through an invitation.
But that was back in 2014 and now the company is prepping the third iteration to take over from last year's impressive OnePlus 2.
Leaked pictures and sheets of specifications have been drip-feeding through social media over the last few months, giving us as good an indication as any about what's coming.
We've collected together all we can find out about this forthcoming phone right here and will continue to update this article as we learn more.
Shifting away from invites, the OnePlus 3 is going to be sold directly from the company and also from pop-up shops around the world.
The source of this information? None other than the official OnePlus Twitter feed.
In other news, smartphone super-site GSM Arena appears to have dropped the finished specifications for the OnePlus 3 - which tells us a lot more about the new gadget.
The website says it'll feature a 5.5-inch AMOLED screen that'll have a 1080p resolution. That's not as high as, for example, the Samsung Galaxy S7, but it does mean it won't destroy the battery.
Coming in at 5.5-inches also makes this phone roughly the same size as Apple's iPhone 6s Plus.
The OnePlus 3 is likely to be about the same size as the iPhone 6s Plus (Image: Tom Parsons)
More importantly, the site is claiming that OnePlus will pack the smartphone with a massive 6GB of RAM. When it comes to speedy processing, the RAM is the key number to look at.
By way of a comparison, the iPhone 6s has 2GB of RAM and even Samsung's S7 only boasts 4GB.
To illustrate how high this is - 6GB of RAM is what you'd expect to find on a decent laptop, let alone a phone. Put bluntly, this phone could be very fast indeed.
If the Chinese company follows the same release pattern as the last couple of years then the OnePlus 3 could be with us in a matter of weeks.
The original OnePlus One was announced in April 2014 and made available in June. The follow-up OnePlus 2 was revealed and released in July 2015.
The OnePlus 2 has a range of different back panel - will the next phone follow suit?
Carl Pei, the co-founder of OnePlus, told Cnet the new handset will be revealed in the UK "at the end of the second quarter" - which means before July 2016.
Unfortunately, there's no telling whether this will be sold on an invite-only basis like the previous phones or if it'll just be a free-for-all. As an indication of popularity, the OnePlus 2 sold 30,000 units in China after being on sale for 64 seconds.
The big question when it comes to the OnePlus 3 is how much the company will be asking for it. The current 64GB OnePlus 2 is on sale for an extremely reasonable £249.
The OnePlus X was another low-cost release from the Chinese company
Our good friends at Alphr picked up on a report from GizmoChina that the OnePlus 3 will sell for $310 (£215) for the 32GB model and $385 (£267) for the 64GB version.
If these prices are correct then the OnePlus will significantly undercut the current crop of flagship handsets from the likes of Apple, Samsung and LG.
A full-blown render of the OnePlus 3 has been posted onto Twitter showing, allegedly, what the finished handset will look like.
These kind of images are usually reserved for the marketing materials that launch when the phone is revealed.
But serial tech leaker Evan Blass has seemingly got hold of them ahead of time.
Blass has a good track record when it comes to revealing new gadgetry so this has a whiff of authenticity about it. The tweet has been retweeted over 300 times.
He believes the new phone will come with an AMOLED screen and a 3,000mAh battery. The former means the colour depth and viewing angles will be impressive while the latter means it will hopefully stay powered up for at least 10 hours of decent use.
The alleged OnePlus 3 doesn't look to have changed much from last year's version (Image: PhoneArena)
Images, supposedly showing more of the design of the OnePlus 3, have been published by tech blog PhoneArena . Both the front and the back of the upcoming phone are visible and show a slightly more rounded design than last year's model.
In fact, the back of the phone in particular looks very similar to the HTC One M9 from 2015.
The back of the alleged OnePlus 3 looks similar to HTC's phones (Image: PhoneArena)
According to the website, the pictures were emailed in by an unknown source and therefore must be taken with the relevant pinch of salt.
Plenty of internet leaks have given us an idea of what kind of power the new OnePlus will be packing.
As expected, it will be using the latest version of Google's Android operating system and will have a 5.5-inch screen with a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080p) display.
The OnePlus 2 uses a customised version of Android that's practically indistinguishable from Google's model
It seems the new phone will have a slightly better rear-facing camera (16MP versus last year's 13MP) and will now be able to capture 4K video.
Whether or not you need this feature is debatable - you'll need a 4K TV or monitor to enjoy it and recording it is likely to decimate the battery anyway.
There will undoubtedly be more rumours spilling out about the OnePlus 3 and we'll update this piece when we hear more.
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Want to know if this product will be a good fit for your needs? Here are its pros and cons to give you a quick rundown of what it has to offer.
Aside from not being allowed to put any weight on an injured shin, ankle, or foot, there's also the possibility of having to wear a cast that makes moving around with one good leg difficult.
A pair of crutches will help carry your weight, but not without much difficulty.
You will have to learn how to balance your body with a good leg and what are two sticks jutting out of your forearms or underarms so you can get to one point to another in an upright position.
This can be a tough challenge for many and maybe even a futile exercise if you just need a week or two of recovery.
This is why, when it comes to lower leg injuries, a knee scooter is pretty hard to beat regarding convenience.
Unlike crutches, these mobility aids will relieve you from the task of carrying your entire body's weight, including the cast that is needed to repair your broken parts, on just one leg while balancing on two sticks.
With a knee scooter, the device will automatically carry half of your body's weight, support your broken leg, and help propel you forward without any difficulty.
Sure, you still need to learn a bit of balancing with the knee scooter, but that's a simpler task than having to balance on a pair of crutches.
If your injury has been leaving you exhausted and ready to compromise your freedom, you should consider bringing home the Steerable Knee Scooter of KneeRover.
This product is designed to provide you support and convenience that other types of mobility aids won't be able to offer.
Because your easy mobility is its number one goal, this knee scooter is designed with an easy steering feature. With a swiveling front wheelbase, you can easily make turns and changes of directions in this product.
As you're already injured, it's a must to keep you safe from getting into more accidents that can really hurt you further.
For this, the KneeRover Steerable Knee Scooter is equipped with four non-marking rubber tiles that measure 7.5' each.
They offer stability with their even weight distribution. As they're also non-marking, they won't damage indoor floorings but will still be capable of rolling on outdoor concrete and pavements.
Your comfort is also a necessity when it comes to a knee scooter so this product comes with a 3.5" contoured platform where you can rest your knee in.
Its thickness provides ample cushioning for the amount of weight that it will be carrying, making sure that you're comfortable.
It's imperative that your knee scooter is at the right height so this product is equipped with telescopic parts that will allow height adjustments for the knee platform and handlebars.
This way, you can easily reach the mobility aid naturally and without having to exert any additional effort in its use. This product is designed to accommodate folks from 5' to 6'6" in height, making it a good fit for a lot of people.
To make sure that this mobility aid won't buckle under your weight, it is made of a durable aluminum frame. It can also hold up to 300 lbs of weight, making it ideal for more people who are on the heavier side.
The biggest challenge when it comes to using a knee scooter is its transportation.
So, to make the KneeRover Steerable Knee Scooter suitable for most users, it has been designed with a folding mechanism.
Its thumb release lever allows the handlebar to fold into the unit with great ease so you can quickly stash it into your backseat, trunk, or even carry it around.
To ensure your safety and solid control on this wheeled mobility aid, it also comes with a dual braking system.
Its handbrakes are also lockable so you can just stay still standing without having to worry about the knee scooter trailing off.
Another convenient feature this product has is its front basket. It allows you to carry stuff from one point to another, which is an almost impossible feat with crutches.
With promising features, deciding whether to opt for this product or not can be a challenge.
So to help you make up your mind, here's an in-depth KneeRover Steerable Knee Scooter review that will tell you more about this mobility aid.
Like other knee scooters, this product from KneeRover is a lot easier to use than crutches.
The idea here is pretty simple: rest your injured leg on the platform and start kicking on the ground to propel yourself forward.
There are not a lot of bells and whistles so you shouldn't be confused in operating this unit.
This makes it very simple to use, allowing you to focus on moving around and getting your tasks done instead of fiddling with this product.
Made of high-grade aluminum, you can be sure that this product is built with quality.
It can handle up to 300-lbs which is about 50 to a hundred pounds more than other competing models can work with.
This makes the KneeRover Steerable Knee Scooter a solid choice if you're on the heavier side.
This product's appearance is something that's very easy to love as it resembles a vintage kiddie bike with its deep green coloring and classic design.
You absolutely can rely on this product for your mobility. Its small size makes it ideal for indoor use, but it can also be a good ride for short walks outside.
While it won't do you favors in climbing and descending flights of stairs, they're still very useful if you don't really need to go up and down the stairs all that often.
For a solid mobility aid that you can definitely use for a long time, this product is certainly affordable.
It may be pricier than crutches, but it's not ridiculously expensive that you will have to sacrifice a few necessities just to get one.
If you're torn between this product and other mobility aid, comparing them side by side may be able to help you make a choice.
So here is our KneeRover Steerable Knee Scooter review in comparison with four other similar popular products in the market today.
Another excellent knee scooter in the market today is the DV8 by Drive Medical.
A lot of people love it for its minimalist style and channeled leg platform that provides comfort and stability, even when you just need to stay still while standing up.
It's also foldable and ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.
While the DV8 is a great product, it doesn't have a storage basket attached.
This may seem like a trivial feature, but for those who need to make use of their hands to move around, having something to carry their stuff is a nice extra that will make things a lot easier.
This is where the KneeRover Steerable Knee Scooter edges out this competitor if you ask us.
Also from KneeRover is the Deluxe Steerable Knee Walker. Honestly, they have lots of similar features as the KneeRover Steerable Knee Scooter so this can be the closest competitor for the latter.
What allows the Deluxe have a higher price point, though, is its special automotive style tie-rod steering mechanism.
Not a lot of knee walkers today have this, so it's a nice feature for those who want to turn and change directions more easily.
For a cheaper knee walker option, the Drive Medical Adult Knee Walker Crutch Alternative is something worth looking into.
This is a very basic and straightforward product, though, offering leg support and mobility without a lot of extras. What makes the KneeRover Steerable Knee Scooter a better choice is its steerability.
This Drive Medical product can't turn with ease, so if you need to move around a lot, maybe the steerable unit can suit your needs better.


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Another One Out the Door at Thomson Reuters: Wenig Departs from Markets Division as Part of Structural Shake up
In yet another shock departure from data giant Thomson Reuters over the last few months, Markets division chief Devin Wenig has left and CEO Tom Glocer is due to take on his responsibilities. Wenig, who has long been thought the natural successor to Glocer, is departing the vendor as part of a management and structural shake up that will see Thomson Reuters divide the Markets division into two operational units.
According to Glocer, this restructuring is to accelerate growth by streamlining the three operational units under the Markets division into two: a combined sales and trading and investment and advisory business; and the Enterprise business (which, for now at least, has not been restructured). Glocer also used the deadly word "synergies" in his justification of the move, which may reflect some degree of dissatisfaction at the top with the division's lacklustre performance since the launch of its various platforms (Enterprise, Eikon and Elektron).
The departure of Wenig is something of a surprise, given that he has been heavily involved in the strategic integration of Thomson Financial and Reuters and has long been considered Glocer's right hand man. Back in 2009, for example, both Glocer and Wenig cashed in 300,000 shares to raise around £6 million between them in order to "rebalance" their shares. However, at the time, it was rumoured that the move was to guard against the earnings dip that faced the vendor during the post-crisis market turmoil.
As for the future, perhaps the responsibilities will be handed from Glocer to recently appointed Sales and Trading head Shanker Ramamurthy or Investment and Advisory head Eric Frank…?
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Coal seam gas 'clean' claims under attack
By Ben Cubby
November 4, 2011 — 3.00am
A REPORT commissioned by the coal seam gas industry into its own greenhouse gas emissions, and held as commercial-in-confidence for months, shows that Australian gas exported to China is likely to be little better for the environment than coal.
The industry has been running an advertising campaign claiming that coal seam gas is ''up to 70 per cent cleaner than coal''. But the report, by consulting firm WorleyParsons, compared black coal and coal seam gas exports from Australia to China and showed that only best case scenarios come close to the promised major greenhouse gas savings.
Coal seam gas ... little better than coal. Credit:Glen Hunt
Gas would release less CO2 when burned in a Chinese power plant, but most of the difference would be eaten up by the extra emissions from extracting and processing the gas in Australia.
While the emissions from processing coal made up only 2.7 per cent of its total greenhouse gas output, processing made up 22 per cent of the total emissions from coal seam gas.
The industry is already under fire from the independent MPs Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott, who have tied their support for the federal government's resources tax legislation to an investigation into the benefits of coal seam gas.
The report calculated a range of scenarios, the majority of which showed gas would perform slightly better than coal. It excluded the possibility of major or ongoing serious methane leaks from coal seam gas wells, and relied on data from the American Petroleum Institute.
The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association, which commissioned the study, has previously said studies questioning the greenhouse performance of coal seam gas were ''trumped-up rubbish''.
An independent study of the life-cycle emissions of coal seam gas has just been completed by Beyond Zero Emissions. The group's executive director, Matthew Wright, was critical of the industry's report.
''It shows that they are actually relying on out-of-date data from the American Petroleum Institute to come up with their emissions scenarios,'' Mr Wright said.
''This shows that the industry's claims have been grossly misleading. It is making comparisons to Chinese power plants, but China is not building inefficient power plants like that - they have binding energy efficiency targets for their provincial governments.''
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Who isn't cashing in on the Queen's Jubilee?
Alongside any celebration there always seem to be opportunities.
For brands and businesses...Maybe the aim of creating opportunities from celebrations is to boost sales through commemorative merchandise and events or maybe being on trend with popular topics will create an emotional connection with fans. The other reason may just be that the business in general is an advocate of the cause and in this case it's long devoted royalists who want to show their appreciation!
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations take place over the weekend of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th of June. Get ready to see a flurry of bunting, flags and cake!
After blogging about the ASA's top ten most complained about adverts we couldn't resist posting a few TV adverts which we have found annoying over the years! Looking at research they also appear to have got on a few other spectators nerves!


The ATI Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) team is known worldwide for our contributions in pulsed high-voltage and high-current systems. With our talented staff of engineers, scientists, designers and builders, we maintain the critical skills necessary to provide innovative pulsed power components, systems and services to both government and commercial customers.
Engineers and scientists on the EMS team have pioneered the use of most of the high-power techniques taken for granted today: oil and water dielectric pulse forming line and Blumleinpulse generators; Marx generators; intense bremsstrahlung, z-pinch, plasma radiation and X-ray sources; high-resolution x-radiography; low-jitter, multi-site switching systems, and more. In fact, we coined the term "pulsed power" in 1962.
The innovative spirit persists today as we continue to develop next generation induction voltage adders (IVA), high power microwave systems, high energy density, high reliability pulsed power and power electronics systems, and severe duty solid-state, switches.
The EMS team began as the pioneers in Nuclear Weapons Effects (NWE) simulator engineering, fabrication, installation and operation. This experience led us to the development of pulsed power hardware for other military and industrial applications. We count high-voltage Marx generators, high-energy capacitor banks for EM gun research, laser drivers, EMP generators, IVAs for radiographic applications and special modulators for RF and EMI testing applications among the devices that we have built to provide keystone solutions to new problems for our domestic and international customers.
EMS excels in the technology of very intense pulsed electron beams and X-ray sources, or "radiation simulators". Because of this unique knowledge of technology we have been at the forefront of the X-ray and EMP simulation field for nearly 50 years. We are the only U.S. supplier of products supporting above-ground nuclear effects testing for Space, Strategic and Interceptor programs. We have designed, developed, and fabricated most of the largest radiation simulation facilities in the world. These systems range in peak power outputs from 0.1 to 30 terawatts.
We maintain our leadership in pulsed power in part by development of new components, subsystems and systems. Today we have had programs to develop new vacuum and solid-state switches, light activated switches, advanced diodes, novel pulse forming networks and high-power microwave generators to enable tomorrow's applications.
We design and build high-average-power, power supplies, power conditioning units and modulators for military and industrial applications including ride-thru systems, rectifiers, laser drivers, klystron transmitters, magnet drivers and novel power modulators. This core competency will become increasingly important to our Nation's security as our three services come to increasingly rely on power electronics for propulsion and weapon systems.
We support advanced radiography for the Stock-pile Stewardship programs, and have been creatively involved in many aspects of the most intense Flash X-ray (FXR) sources in the U.S. and in Europe. The EMS team is the only industrial supplier of induction voltage adder (IVA) systems for these applications. We participated in the design of LLNL's work-horse FXR core punch facility, devised and built the injector for the first axis of the LANL DARHT facility, delivered TRIMEV, and for Sandia supported the design of the 20 MV Hermes III and carried the design of RITS through detailed fabrication drawings. This work continues today in support of SNLA and NNST initiatives. We have just completed the construction of all the major components of a new IVA system for AWE in the U.K. The EMS team will assist in the deployment of this new machine in the U.K. and later in France.
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In today's rapid economy, integration is one of the most important and crucial requirements of any organization. A company must be able to establish relationships quickly and efficiently with customers and trading partners. The information they communicate will need to take different forms and will also be delivered via different mediums.
Many companies take a reactive approach towards this challenge and attack each requirement as it manifests. This produces an inventory of poorly managed transactions without any structure and a lack of documentation to support the work effort. Transactions are often reproduced causing serious amounts of rework when changes are required.
Some businesses who have failed to upgrade their integration capabilities find themselves challenged to support the demands of newer customers who utilize more advanced integration technologies. The result is often poorly created solutions that work in the short term, but fail miserably in the long term.
Organizations that acquire businesses or become acquired often find themselves struggling to provide quality information between each other. This is due to a lack of integration standards or practices to help them identify and address the information they need to communicate and the transportation capabilities that are available to them.
Many companies simply purchase multiple vertical products to support their integration challenges. These products often have overlapping capabilities and are limited in their ability to deliver enterprise level integration solutions due to their specific purpose and function. The on-going licensing and maintenance costs of these products often exceed the cost of an enterprise level integration solution.
StoneDonut utilizes enterprise integration server tools to provide your organization with a global solution to your integration challenges. We employ proven, best practices using our Xecute™ delivery framework, to provide your organization with reusable and scalable integration solutions that will adapt as your organization requires.


The good news, and there's a lot of it, is that you can minimize your test anxiety and boost your score—within the next half hour. And I'm not selling you snake oil, either. Instead, I'm about to familiarize you with the best tool in your test-taking arsenal: the GRE practice test.
What are some other benefits to taking a GRE practice test? You'll be able to figure out exactly how to study: the subjects you need to brush up on, the question formats you need to master, and the best ways to spend your time on the test.
Go into greater depth about why they're necessary.
Offer you the chance to take a GRE diagnostic right here and now so you know exactly what your next steps are.
Provide you with free GRE practice to sharpen your skills even further (and point you to the best places to find all you could ever need before test day).
Ready to walk away from those piranhas now? I thought so!
So I haven't convinced you yet that you absolutely have to take GRE practice tests in order to succeed on the exam, eh? I get it—maybe you're a seasoned test-taker and think you've got this under control. Or maybe you've never seen the GRE but look back fondly on your SAT scores, thinking, GRE? NBD.
But actually, no matter where you are in the GRE prep process, practice is really important, and taking a GRE diagnostic test is vital. For every single GRE test-taker (including you!).
Beginner: You're just beginning your GRE prep and need solid diagnostic resources.
Intermediate: You've already started prep and need to move beyond the basics and monitor your progress.
Advanced: You know a lot about the GRE (maybe you're studying for a retake) and need advanced practice.
Each of these categories comes with its own unique challenges. Beginners might feel either overconfident, never having seen the test before and thinking it's just a version of a college admissions test like the ACT or SAT. Intermediate GRE preppers may think they've done enough—or maybe they've run out of quality resources and don't think there's anything more they can do. And advanced GRE test-takers can definitely feel like they're at the end of the road, materials-wise, and may have hit a plateau, which can be discouraging.
Attitudes towards GRE practice tests and GRE practice can also be attributed to score goals. You might be an advanced GRE practicer who's more than 20 points away from your GRE scoring target, which (especially given the above conditions), can be incredibly frustrating. You might be an intermediate prepper who just can't seem to get those last 5 or 10 points you need to be a competitive candidate for your dream programs.
What should you do? Take a GRE practice test.
Beginners, you need to know what the test looks like and how you'll approach it (hint: it's way harder than the SAT). Intermediates, you need to figure out the areas where you can boost your scores even higher. Advanced preppers, you too need to look at these areas—but you also need to look at how you're approaching these questions, because finding better GRE prep materials can help you change your approach and break through to the next level.
Here's the thing—no matter where you are in your GRE prep journey, the key to breaking through every single one of the situations listed above is to take a GRE practice test.
But knowing your prep level can be helpful in understanding how to get the most out of your practice tests. And we have a method to help determine how much more prep you need to reach your goal!
So no matter how much you've already prepped, it's important to find out how prepared you are right now for each multiple-choice section of the GRE. That's why we've crafted this two-part GRE diagnostic exam for your edification!
Follow each link below to the corresponding quiz. This is one of the best GRE diagnostic tests out there, because it's brief (10 questions per section), yet accurate at determining your strengths and weaknesses for the official exam.
And now, with no further ado, your GRE diagnostics!
When you're done taking the each section of the GRE diagnostic test, Magoosh will explain your level of GRE preparedness (but won't offer a full score). We suggest saving your results as a GRE diagnostic test PDF so that you can return to them as you plan out your practice going forward.
I know: there's no AWA diagnostic test here. That's because a) most programs will care far less about your AWA than your multiple-choice scores, and b) hand-grading is really important for AWAs. With that said, you should definitely practice for the AWA, at least a little, and find a trusted grading partner to help you score your essays. If you're willing to shell out $13, ETS will actually score two of your essays, though there are definitely other options available, including smart self-scoring.
If you want to take a full-length GRE practice test right now, sign up for a 7-day free Magoosh trial to get access to our expertly written tests with extensive feedback and additional practice!
Here's the basic, yet often overlooked key to raising your GRE score: practice doesn't make perfect. Good GRE practice makes perfect.
What do I mean by "good GRE practice?" I mean studying with questions that are exactly like those you'll find on test day in both form and content. I mean taking GRE practice tests that have answers and explanations that actually teach you how to do better next time. I mean official (and official-like) practice. For an example, take a look at some Magoosh GRE Math Practice Questions.
So where can you find a free GRE practice test online (full-length)? Several places, including the test-maker's website. The importance of official practice, or practice released by the test-maker (in this case, ETS), can't be overstated. These questions are the real deal. They may be cribbed from former tests or written by the same staff who write the questions for the Official Guide; in either case, practicing with them and then studying your answers will lead to score improvement.
Studying with bad questions (un-test-like, or even good questions with bad explanations) won't properly prepare you for the test. And surprisingly, given the mountains of GRE prep material that are out there, good GRE questions are hard to find!
With the caveat that official practice is always the best, we know that it's limited, too. There aren't an infinite number of official problems you can solve. Even if there were, who could pay for them? That's why it's important to find rigorously developed prep questions.
For example, Magoosh uses the same process as the ETS to develop our practice test questions, basing our GRE practice tests and practice problems on data, rather than instinct (although we think our test prep experts have some of the best/nerdiest instincts in the industry). You can find out more about the Magoosh GRE practice test development process below. We also like to recommend Manhattan's material, for students who are looking for even more good practice.
Whew! Now that you've done some GRE sample questions and even taken our mini GRE Diagnostic Test, you know that you need to explore some more online resources to build up the best toolbox of GRE practice questions.
But…where can you find these resources?
As we've already seen, the official ETS resources (also known as the free Powerprep practice tests) are the best place to start. The ETS GRE practice tests are free. They're from the test-maker. This is a top-notch resource. Once you've finished those, though, or if you want to save them for closer to test day to make sure you have near-perfect predictions of your scores, where can you turn for more free GRE practice questions, tests, and resources?
Manhattan GRE Prep offers a free GRE practice test.
Magoosh's GRE Vocabulary Flashcards help you master more than 1,000 GRE vocab words. Available as an app or on your desktop, they're a great companion to Magoosh's extensive library of GRE video lessons!
Khan Academy is an amazing resource, particularly when you need a refresher on particular math or verbal concepts. No, there isn't any specific section for the GRE, but once you've completed a practice test or two, search the site for concepts that are giving you trouble, and chances are you'll find a video that spells out exactly how to attack the problem type that's troubling you.
The ETS…again! In this case, the ETS offers unparalleled access to their actual Argument and Issue Essay Topic Pools. That's right: you will see one of these topics on your actual exam. That means that when you practice writing AWAs, you should absolutely be using these topics—maybe your practice essay topic will be one that you see on test day! And even if not, you know it is exactly like what you'll see on your test.
The problem with free practice tests, however, is that they can only take you so far. This is particularly true if you're prepping for a long time. Very few companies can afford to release high-quality materials at a low cost, which is why a lot of the "free GRE practice tests" you'll find tend to be sloppy in some regard (confusing explanations, if there even are any, questions that don't mirror what you'll see on test day…).
With that in mind, you'll probably want to consider purchasing high-quality tests, both online and in books, especially if you have more than a few weeks to prep.
One way to access some great GRE practice exams? You can sign up for Magoosh GRE to get access to our pool of full-length practice tests. Even if you're only worried about taking, for example, a GRE math practice test, you can adapt Magoosh resources to help you prep for exactly what you need.
To review your tests, click "Review," then filter your results using a variety of criteria, or scroll down to view a summary of your past practice sessions. You can also see your past test results in the Magoosh GRE Prep & Practice app!
There are a few things to keep in mind with Magoosh's tests. We don't grade your writing (but we do give pointers on how to get your writing graded, as we mentioned earlier in the post). We also don't give you an "experimental" section, as ETS will on test day. What this means is that you'll see four sections (two math and two verbal), rather than five sections, as you will on test day.
For a lot of students, supplementing online practice with good old-fashioned book learnin' can be a winning combo. Even I admit that staring at a screen all day isn't good for you!
You can never go wrong with ETS, which not only publishes The Official Guide to the GRE Revised General Test, 2nd Edition, but also the Official GRE Verbal Reasoning Practice Questions & Official GRE Quantitative Reasoning Practice Questions, as well as Practicing to Take the GRE General Test, 10th Edition.
Now that you know where to find good GRE practice, let's take a look at how to do good GRE practice. More specifically, we'll look at how you should take a timed, full-length practice test (it's actually way different than studying with questions or even question sets!).
While your practice test schedule will depend to some extent on your GRE test date, some things are universal. First of all, it's a good idea to take a full-length GRE diagnostic test right now. While the diagnostic quiz will have given you some sense of how prepared you are for the score you want on the GRE, it's important to have a full snapshot of your strengths and weaknesses as they are today.
After your initial GRE diagnostic, try to take one GRE practice test a week between now and test day. I know: this can be a lot, particularly if your test day is several months away. However, practice tests are not only the best way to measure your progress, but they're also the best way to determine how to tweak your GRE studying.
A quick note here that just taking GRE practice exams isn't enough. Instead, you'll need to take them under test-like conditions. What do I mean by this? First of all, for each exam, set aside 4 uninterrupted hours to complete the practice test, preferably around the time of day that you'll be taking the official GRE.
Find a place to work where you won't be disturbed, preferably where it's quiet. Turn off your cell phone—no, you know what? Leave it in another room to really minimize temptation. Have a timer handy and don't forget to restart it for each section (actually, if you can handle having your cell phone or iPad in the same room as you take the test, use the Magoosh Study Timer app, which is pre-programmed to time you for each section of the GRE.
Once you've opened the test booklet, be sure to take the entire practice test at one time, rather than attempting different sections at different times. You won't be able to leave and come back to the test on the official exam, so don't let yourself do so now or you won't get an accurate picture of where you are score-wise.
Also, don't skip the AWA section! While it isn't as important to most schools as your multiple-choice scores, remember: you're going to have to get that section squared away on test day, and it can tire you out. You're not going to get to dive into the multiple-choice questions fresh as a daisy.
Otherwise, take a ten-minute break between the first GRE Verbal section and the second GRE Quant section. No less, no more. And finally, remember to eat healthy snacks before sitting down to practice. Don't eat during the test, because (all together now!) you won't be able to on test day.
Taking a GRE practice test is one of the best things you can do for your GRE score—if you do it correctly. The great news is, now you know how to! So dive into your GRE diagnostic and start your free GRE practice today, bearing in mind that the true key to unlocking GRE success is studying those tests and adjusting course accordingly. If you do that? You'll be golden.
Congrats, Magoosher! You've reached the end of our regularly scheduled programming. Stay tuned for an in-depth look at how the Magoosh GRE Experts develop the GRE practice that you'll find in Magoosh GRE Prep, or click here to return to the Table of Contents.
This section is for really committed students who are interested in learning more about Magoosh GRE prep! Jump back up to the Table of Contents if you're not yet interested in learning more.
In case you're wondering how we develop our GRE test and practice questions here at Magoosh, we thought we'd give you an overview of the development process.
First, we use data from previous GRE tests to drive the creation of our practice questions. What do they test? How do they test it? What's changing?
We elicit feedback, both from our students' data (and comments!) and our remote GRE tutors, so that we know what's working and what's not.
Based on the first two steps, our experts improve or remove questions from the bank as required.
Lather, rinse, repeat. We're constantly evolving our product and questions, just as ETS does. However, we have the added benefit of data-driven feedback, whereas ETS focuses on using data primarily for question creation.
As you can see, our data tells us how many of our students are answering each question correctly. Too many, and we know it's too easy. Too few, and we know it's too hard. We're constantly working to hit that GRE sweet spot!
Please feel free to let us know if you have any questions about Magoosh GRE Prep, or anything else you read about in this post, by leaving us a comment below. We'll be happy to respond to you! Or, if you're ready to start studying, click the "Learn More" button go check out our different GRE prep plans.
I was wondering what you take is on Kaplan's free online practice test, and Princeton Review's free online practice test. I've tried to look up reviews but I can't tell if people are posting their reviews on the book versions or the online test.
In our experience, the practice tests reflect the wider materials of any prep company. We have more extensive book reviews for Kaplan and Princeton Review, and all of their practice tests (whether in the book or online) will have similar strengths and weaknesses. It's great that you are keeping this in mind as you take practice tests!
Hey when I see Mcgraw Hills's name and search for it, its ambiguous in the sense that there's a book/pdf of Mcgraw Hill 6 GRE practice test which has the paper based question format, and a series of online tests available for free on the website mhpracticeplus.com by the name of Mcgraw Hill Education Practice Plus. Kindly provide the difference and suggest which one is better and why?
This is so misleading to have a link called Free GRE Practice Test with no test. I get that your company is trying to make money but you could be less crummy about it.
I can understand how it might be disappointing to see this post without any link to a free Magoosh GRE practice test. We actually do offer full free exams for a number of tests, as seen on our High School (SAT/ACT) and IELTS blogs, to give a few examples. We may offer a full free GRE on this blog at some point in the future. In which case, we'll update this post for sure. In the mean time, I hope that our free diagnostic quizzes in this post, as well as our links to ETS's free PowerPrep tests, have been helpful. And we'll definitely consider your feedback as we look at expanding our free resources in the future.
Thank you for weighing in, and if anyone else has similar frustrations with this post, certainly let us know!
I need some details about a IELTS coaching classes scheduled and fees structure.
You can check our our Magoosh IELTS Plans page for more information on our Premium subscription! Our IELTS blog also has tons of resources and other information that will help you prepare for the test 🙂 If you have any specific questions about our Premium program, you can always email us at help@magoosh.com !
At this time, we don't provide a free full-length practice test through Magoosh. We offer Diagnostic Quizzes which you can use as a quick snapshot of your current GRE abilities to help you plan your studies and timeline. You can also scroll to the section entitled "Where to Find the Best GRE Practice" for a list of free full-length tests, including the two free Powerprep Tests from ETS!


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Courier News Baseball Roundup for Saturday, May 20
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Games will be added to this roundup as results are reported, so please consider refreshing or revisiting this page throughout the night.
Rutgers Prep 2, Bernards 0: Sam Beck pitched six innings and allowed five hits, two walks and struck out four for Rutgers Prep (14-11). Justin Henry hit a two-run home run in the third inning and also collected one double while Anthony Kuzmenko went 2-for-4. Robbie Holmes allowed two runs on eight hits, one walk and struck out eight through six innings for Bernards (13-9). Holmes also went 2-for-3 at the plate.
BASEBALL: North Hunterdon finds diamond in the rough in Busher
Watchung Hills 4, Ramapo 3: Brandon Hylton went 2-for-3 with one triple and one run and James McKenna drove in two runs for Watchung Hills (15-10). Hylton also pitched a scoreless seventh inning to pick up the save. Dylan Murphy picked up the win on the mound, allowing one earned run on three hits and four walks through 3 2/3 innings.
Delaware Valley 6, North Hunterdon 3: Sean Hanczaryk went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run while Scott Becker scored three times for Delaware Valley (11-8). Matt Busher hit a solo home run for North Hunterdon (16-9).
Plainfield 10, New Providence 9: The Cardinals (9-13) scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to top the Pioneers. Waldy Arias went 2-for-4 with three RBI and Skyler Frye went 3-for-4 with one double, one triple and three runs. For New Providence (9-16), Tommy Jankowski went 3-for-4 with one double, one RBI and three runs, Eric Martin went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one run and Brendan Farley went 2-for-3 with one RBI.