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Q: How to delete content from a text file using windows batch script I have a demo.txt file. I need to delete content in that file using a batch file. Please tell me the command to delete content for demo.txt file.

A: break>demo.txt

Try this.it will set an empty file on the place of demo.txt. As break is internal command that does nothing it should be pretty fast.Also the break command can produce output only with /? argument so this makes this method pretty robust.

A: type nul > demo.txt

works and also works in JPSoft's TakeCommand TCC.EXE command shell (where "break" will output "BREAK is ON" rather than nothing as it does in Microsoft CMD.EXE)
The general idea is to find a command that outputs Nothing and redirect that to the file using >

A: Command Prompt:

*

*break>c:\'file directory'\demo.txt
PowerShell:

*Clear-Content c:\'file directory'\demo.txt

A: This seems most intuitive to me:
copy /y nul demo.txt

NOTE: Unfortunately, like the other methods provided here, this fails if demo.txt is currently in use by another process. In such a case it is sometimes possible to open the file in a text editor and delete all the contents, even though the file is in use. I don't know of a way to do this from the command line.

A: If the file is used by another application command prompt redirection may fail (as it requires more file access then necessary). In that case you can use powershell:
PS> Set-Content file.txt $null

Note: do not expect that it will allow access to exclusively opened files.


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Video Reveals Unexpected Visual Patterns in Unrelated Films
By Anna Green
The visual language of cinema is constantly evolving. Though great filmmakers and cinematographers generally develop their own unique style, they also draw on the cinematic techniques of earlier films. While some directors intentionally pay homage to striking images and iconic moments from classic movies—Quentin Tarantino famously wears his references on his sleeve, for instance—others draw parallels to other films unconsciously.
In the short video "Scenes Alike," filmmaker Candice Drouet has collected visually similar shots from completely unrelated films. While some of the similarities may have been intentional, others were likely involuntary and the result of a shared cinematic language as opposed to an homage. Both a visually striking movie supercut, and an exploration of the way visual tropes evolve, the video draws unexpected and fascinating parallels between movies like The Master (2012) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003), or One Hour Photo (2002) and Drive (2011). Check it out above.
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Found in the unlikely neighborhood of Oakland Park is the recently opened Stout Irish Pub. Formerly known as Biddy Early's, this Irish pub has gotten quite a face-lift. Exposed brick walls are covered with a myriad of televisions broadcasting the latest sports happenings. There are even personal TVs in the comfy leather booths. How's that for a game-watching experience? A long bar fills up one end of the room and has plenty of seating for those wanting to do some mingling. With more than 20 beers on draft and several in the bottle, there is no shortage of brews to choose from. Run by the folks of the beachside McSorley's, this casual drinking hole is a cozy spot for a beer away from the downtown hustle.


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For months, many experts (including myself) have been arguing that the Bush Administration's claim of privilege in the congressional investigations (and the refusal to comply with subpoenas) is untenable, if not laughable. Nevertheless, Attorney General Mukasey has refused to allow a grand jury to see the evidence of the criminal contempt by Bush Administration officials. Now, a federal judge has ruled against the Administration. Judge John Bates has found that the Administration must comply with the subpoenas in the cases of he president's chief of staff, Josh Bolten, and former legal counsel Harriet Miers on the firing of nine U.S. Attorneys. The decision not only puts pressure on Mukasey to stop his obstruction of the process, but it clearly reaffirms the view of many that Karl Rove is also in flagrant contempt.
Meirs and Bolton were previously held in contempt in the Senate, click here.
This is only the latest loss of the Bush Administration in court. President Bush surrounded himself with extremists from the bar and teaching academy like John Ashcroft, Alberto Gonzales, Professor Viet Dinh, and Professor John Yoo. Even before 9-11, they tried to establish an imperial presidency model that dwarfed that of Richard Nixon.
Judge Bates rejected the latest such claim and said that these officials are not immune from subpoenas. The question is now whether Mukasey will yield to this independent assessment — and the vast majority of experts — and comply with federal law.
Moreover, if these officials are clearly in contempt, then Rove is an even more egregious case. Rove virtually fled the jurisdiction to avoid testifying. The House this week reaffirmed his criminal contempt status, click here. While this decision does not directly cover Rove, the underlying claims rejected by the court are largely the same.
The Democrats will likely fire off a new letter to Mukasey. However, if he will not yield to the courts or to Congress, it is time for Congress to use its own inherent contempt power. Mukasey has not only maintained an implausible argument (now rejected by the court), but he has broken a long-standing tradition with Congress. Congress voluntarily suspended these trials under its inherent contempt powers with an understanding that the Justice Department would not obstruct efforts to hold officials accountable. That is precisely what Mukasey is doing in this case, click here.
And to Aaron James; my sympathies, but PM Stephen Harper is just Bush light. However what makes him more dangerous than Bush is that he's smarter, fortunately, he has far less power in Canada. Do whatever you can to help Dion get elected.
The big picture is that Mukasey, Schumer and Feinstein are ALL Zionist Jews. Their main priority is to help Israel and each other. If weakening (destroying) the Constitution is what's required, so be it.
As much as I despise all those listed above, they didn't get to their positions by being foolish. Even Nancy Pelosi has Zionist Jew ancestors (and is a not so closeted one herself), relatives and in-laws. She isn't putting her seat, career and reputation on the line because she loves Bush or the Republicans; she wants to help Bush because he helps Israel. She'll help McCain too if he attacks Iran.


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The Americans 6.08 "The Summit" Review: Ill Communication
Communication is essential to a good marriage. It is one of the core pieces of advice that has been consistently dispensed in magazines, self-help books and in many conversations you have before you get married. Communication is also really important if you work in the spy business. Whether getting information from a source or relaying it an effective manner, being effective at dispensing intel is a vital work skill to have. Philip and Elizabeth Jennings are very good spies. They are not always the best communicators when it comes to their relationship, as we have seen during six seasons of The Americans.
King and Queen of the wordless conversation; however when it comes to using their words, they could do better. Compartmentalizing is a skill required in a job that involves this much violence, lying, sleeping around and maintaining a double life, but it has often led to the greatest fractures between Philip and Elizabeth. Prior to this final season, their marriage had been in its strongest and now legally binding place. The flashback to the secret 'just for them' ceremony last week makes even more sense in context of "The Summit" opening scene. Because holy shit, Philip spills all about his Oleg betrayal and it goes over about as well as expected.
The last time Philip kept something from Elizabeth was when he slept with Irina in season 1, which ended in temporary separation. This cuts even deeper because it isn't just about lying about sleeping with an ex. It is about their work, their life. He has been spying on her, reporting his findings to someone they don't even know. It doesn't matter that his reasons were for the good of their country, he has been lying for two months now. Pointing out that he tried to tell her on a couple of occasions—dude you really didn't try that hard—is far from a valid excuse.
Dead bodies and tooth extractions are nothing in comparison to the pain in this scene. They have been together for over twenty years, which means they can communicate through nothing more than facial expressions. But words don't come so easy. They let it hit breaking point before addressing an issue. Here it took Philip having to cut off someone's head and hands before he tackled the problem head on (no pun intended).
Over this season he has been trying to reason with Elizabeth, but neither of them have been in possession of all the information; Philip didn't know exactly what or why Elizabeth was racking up a high body count, Elizabeth didn't know that she is being used as a way to get Gorbachev out of office. Again the speech Elizabeth gave to Tuan at the end of last season comes into play; they are so much better when they are working together. Yes it was better for Philip's mental well-being to get out, but it has been at the cost of Elizabeth's. There are so many moments in this opening scene that feel like a stab to the back for Elizabeth, it is also truly a pleasure to watch Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys in this scene, even though it is heartbreaking to see this relationship hit the point of almost no return. He can barely look at her at first, knowing full well how she will react. This is an act of infidelity. The way Russell says "And?" at the mention of Oleg's information request, followed by the sucking in of her cheeks is chilling for anyone who has been on the Philip end of this conversation. Again, the spy stuff is not relatable, but the essence of this conversation is universal.
The calm tone, the measured words all initially mask the anger at this betrayal. A prelude to her spitting out, "go to hell!" Or when he makes sure he mentions that he told Oleg she was amazing and loyal. Like she wants to laugh at how he tries to find absolution in a compliment.* That ain't gonna work buddy.
*I just rewatched this opening scene because it's truly stunning. You notice something new every time. After that attempt at buttering up Elizabeth, Keri Russell does this amazing thingwhere she stops an eye roll midway through it. The gut punch sound when Philip reveals just how long all of this has been going on. It's all just so good. And so heart-wrenching.
Honestly, I could go line-by-line, but I won't. It is that good. In fact this entire episode should be Keri Russell's Emmy submission because the things she does with her face. There aren't enough words to describe just how good she is at showing the swirling conflict within Elizabeth. A season of every operation going bad with an ever growing body count is going to take its toll. While Elizabeth doesn't spend much time with her husband in this episode, his words gnaw away at her. They aren't always great communicators, but now his voice is inside her head. That statement about getting her to think about what she is doing, why she is doing it, is so important to in Elizabeth's decision making throughout "The Summit." This is why they were such an effective team; she would react on instinct, he would question their orders. You need both. He tells her he would do anything for he, he just did. Nothing says romantic overture quite like dismembering someone so you can protect your identity. But he has hit his breaking point.
"You don't think I'm a human being?" The hurt in her voice at her interpretation of what Philip said is clear, but even if she hasn't understood what he said right away, her actions over this season have been pretty extreme, even for Elizabeth Jennings. Her body count stands at eight—nine if you count Rennhull—she could have added another two to this tally this week, but something stopped her. And that something was probably this conversation. That eight does include Erica, which isn't really fair as this one was out of kindness. Using Erica's paintbrush is poetic, even if this scene is incredibly hard to watch. Another incredible moment in face parts acting from Russell, Erica like Young-Hee before her tapped into a side of Elizabeth we never really see. The kind of bond that Philip developed too easily with is sources, Elizabeth fights against. Again, this is why they are so good together. They complement each other's strengths and weaknesses. Orders come from above, but they pull the trigger. They take the knife and shove it in the jugular. Not the Centre. They are not just a mindless automaton, they are the ones who ultimately make a choice to kill or not kill. It is why Elizabeth doesn't go through with her orders to kill Nesterenko. It is why she doesn't kill not-Chalamet* aka Jackson the intern. With Jackson she has already seduced him; he has delivered what she needed him to do, even if he did take a peek inside the box discovering the recording device. She could easily kill him and no one would be any the wiser. Instead after a moment deliberating, she lets him go. The chin quiver trick has never worked on her before, but here she relents. It is sloppy of her to not tie up loose ends, but it is the human thing to do. Philip is in her head.
*At one point Elizabeth says "Later" to Jackson and it was impossible not to conjure up images of Armie Hammer cycling away
Nesterenko is saved (for now) because Elizabeth has listened to the tapes. He's not dirty at all. He doesn't deserve to die by Elizabeth's hand. Philip's confession was bad, but Claudia's is a knife twist like no other. Elizabeth has always done what is asked of her, no questions. Now she wants to know. The stakes are so high. Claudia asks if she has lost her confidence, she scoffs at this notion. Instead her eyes are wide open. The look on her face as Claudia tells her everything about the plan to get Gorbachev out of office is again another Keri Russell showcase. The subtle flicker of betrayal as she finds out Claudia has been in on the whole Mexico plan the entire time, but she has been protecting Elizabeth—which I believe in a twisted way she does. Claudia is old school, everything we have learned about her in the Soviet History lessons for Paige this season has been preparing us for this. The way she looks at the TV when Gorbachev speaks is full of loathing. But Elizabeth is horrified that her work will be tampered with to make it look like Nesterenko is a traitor, that she is being used. Nesterenko is a good guy; he doesn't deserve death by manipulation.
Elizabeth is warned not to throw away her many years of service over this. A threat she ignores. Not that there is any time for a warm and fuzzy make-up chat with her husband. She's still super pissed off at him for fucking her over as well. He was disloyal to her in the name of their country, a tactic he hopes will soften things. Instead, Elizabeth is focused on the mission at hand; to get a message to Oleg, to stop Nesterenko from getting killed. Father Andrei wants to meet up, but she doesn't have time for that. Little do they know that they are compromised in so many different ways. The garages they store things in—or burn things in, another heartbreaker of a scene—and a priest, maybe their priest has been singled out as being a potential lead. The priest Philip is now meeting up with. Stan has been watching the house; did he go to bed after Elizabeth got home? He will no doubt hear her leaving again.
Stan took photo of Elizabeth to one of Gergory's guys who couldn't positively ID her. All he remembers is her amazing hair and that she smoked like a chimney. It will be quite poetic after all this time (and the Felicity legacy) if Elizabeth's hair is their downfall. The doubt continues to grow for Stan. Just two episodes left means a confrontation is coming sooner rather than later.
The Summit" is ripe for making viewers feel anxious, the tension is building, the match has been lit; we know how Gorbachev's story will pan out, but these personal tales are still very much in play.
Movie of the Week Philip is adrift this week; his wife hates him, his son isn't around to take his calls, he fired his most loyal employee. So as a distraction and a way to reconnect with his heritage, he rents a movie. But Philip has to put on a disguise to do so because he wants to rent Гараж (The Garage). A movie that would be his downfall if Stan swung by unannounced. A movie Elizabeth only barely registers is on.
Ah, Stavos. Firing your oldest employee just before Thanksgiving is a dick move so it isn't surprising to that Stavos won't let Philip in. Philip tries to justify it by telling him the business is going under, he's got out before the shit has truly hit the fan. The travel agency is of course mirroring the Soviet Union, Stavos is the Philip in this scenario. But he isn't happier because he got out early. Also Stavos notes that he is aware of the dodgy backroom antics, to Philip's surprise. But Stavos is loyal, unlike some. *mic drop*
What follows is a suit fitting, which feels so full of doom that I can barely bring myself to think about it.
A wall of Philip and Elizabeth sketches
This is a pretty good likeness to be honest. Philip and Elizabeth are so fucked.
Miriam Shor has been incredible as Erica this season, but artist Alyssa Monks has been vital to this storyline. Her paintings are haunting and I'm so glad they got a lot of screen time this week. Even if ultimately Elizabeth did end up burning the one that tapped into her soul. Also, she definitely wishes she had asked for a smaller one.
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Meet the 2019 Winner of the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship
Jay Hutchison on Wednesday, August 21 2019 - 4:31pm
This year's winner of the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship is someone who defends workers' rights, supports her community and is deeply involved in her union.
Katrice Sawyer, AFSCME Local 1028
Meet Katrice Sawyer, who has worked as a legal secretary for the past 12 years at the Will County State's Attorney's Office in Joliet, Illinois.
Despite working full time, earning a dual master's degree in public administration and political and justice studies at Governors State University, and volunteering at Guardian Angel Community Services as a case worker for domestic violence survivors, Sawyer somehow manages to stay heavily involved in her union.
"I don't have time for all of it," acknowledged Sawyer, "but somehow everything comes together."
In 2013, when Will County proposed a new insurance structure for its county employees, Sawyer, along with her union sisters and brothers at AFSCME Local 1028, hit the pavement to strike, which led to a compromise with Will County and a fairer agreement.
In her scholarship essay, Sawyer described the spirit of union activism that gripped her: "I enjoyed challenging our employers for our rights and gaining a better perspective of what it means to come together for a cause more important than just myself."
On a day-to-day basis, Sawyer can also be found talking to her co-workers about the importance of becoming an AFSCME member.
Through her volunteer work at the Guardian Angel Community Services, Sawyer advocates for abused women and children, guiding them to empower themselves and establish better lives.
Despite the time commitment involved in all these endeavors, Sawyer hopes to set an example for her daughter, who is enrolled at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
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SSGC extends CNG stations closure as gas crisis deepens
Government lacking lab to identify faulty electricity reading meters
By Ghulam Abbas
ISLAMABAD: Though the consumers of electricity complain mostly about over-billing and increased units being shown as consumed and others related to electricity meters installed by power companies, no third party or government institution tests the standard/quality of these meters prior to installation in the country, it was learnt reliably.
Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), the only government body under the Ministry of Science and Technology which is assigned the duty, as per rules, has never tested and certified these meters during past over 10 years.
Despite being one of the non-food mandatory items to be approved by PSQCA since 2007, the consumers are being billed via the uncertified electricity reading meters installed by Discos, Gencos and K-Electric. PSQCA, which is primarily responsible to check the quality and standard of electric items like bulbs, PVC cable, wires and others, lacks the basic facilities and equipment to test power meters.
According to an official at PSQCA, the authority has not set up a laboratory for such testing. As per rules, all manufacturers of electricity meters must get their products approved by PSQCA.
However, since the authority lacks the required facility to check the set standards and quality of meters, the manufacturers usually sell the electricity reading machine to power companies without the third party verification.
"Though there are private facilities for testing these meters if the manufacturers and power companies wish to check the quality, however, there must be a government agency to ensure the standard of the electric items," said the official.
According to sources, the consumers of electricity are usually left at the mercy of power distribution companies whenever they complain about faulty, speedy and defective meters, for which they are billed excessively. There are hundreds of cases in litigation regarding overbilling, meter readings, and faulty or tampered meters.
"Interestingly the testing authority of faulty or substandard meters is also the power companies, against which the consumers complain," they said adding that the consumers have no option but to approach the courts or bow down to the demands of a power supplier if they are charged with meter tampering or power theft by the power companies.
Not only the consumers but also power companies face losses if the electricity meters are defective or not running as per the set standard, said the sources. Majority of complaints regarding meter readings are reported in Karachi where K-Electric is alleged to overbill the consumers through speedy and defective meters installed by the company, they added.
When contacted, Media Adviser of PSQCA Rehmatullah Memon said that the authority has issued notices to all manufacturers of the electricity meters asking them to get a license of PSQCA and manufacture the products as per the standards set by the authority. The standards set by PSQCA are similar to international standard, he said, adding that the arrangements for setting up the laboratory have also been made.
Replying to a query, Memon said that a number of complaints have been received so far against the installation of smart meters by K-Electric, which according to reports are monitored by the company remotely. PSQCA has also issued a notice to K-Electric in this regard, he added.
According to him, WAPDA and other power supplying and distribution companies were also asked to ensure purchase of PSQCA certified meters but they have not followed the rules during the past over 10 years.
According to experts, to check if the meter is working normally and the customer is billed as per 1Kw/h, a customer can test the meter by running it for an hour with the consumption of a bulb of 1,000 watts. "If the meter shows change of a unit during the one hour period, the accuracy of the device and its reading is confirmed," experts said adding that for self-testing of the meter, the noting of the meter's reading before and after the experiment is needed.
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/ Portrait - NPG P991(11); Alice Liddell
© National Portrait Gallery, London and the National Media Museum (part of the Science Museum Group, London)
albumen carte-de-visite, 25 June 1870
3 1/2 in. x 2 1/4 in. (91 mm x 58 mm)
Purchased jointly with the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, with help from the Art Fund and the National Heritage Memorial Fund, 2002
NPG P991(11)
Alice Pleasance Liddell (1852-1934), Inspiration for 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'; daughter of Henry George Liddell. Sitter in 16 portraits.
Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) (1832-1898), Photographer and author of 'Alice in Wonderland'. Artist associated with 62 portraits, Sitter in 9 portraits.
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Prodger, Phillip, Victorian Giants, The Birth of Art Photography, 2018 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 1 March - 20 May 2018), p. 143
Schama, Simon, The Face of Britain: The Nation Through its Portraits, 2015-09-15, p. 213
Place made: United Kingdom: England, Oxfordshire (Badcock's Yard, Oxford)
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Face of Britain: Love (14 September 2015 - 4 January 2016)
Photographs of Alice Liddell and other members of her family, 1858-70
William Edward Forster's Education Act is passed, making provisions for education for all under-13s. It demonstrated the balance in Gladstone's first ministry between progressive reform and conservativism by spreading literacy, whilst maintaining the status of Church schools.
The Married Women's Property Act gives wives rights over their own earnings.
The Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's fantasy-overture Romeo and Juliet, based on Shakespeare's play and written with the aid of composer Mily Balakirev, debuts in Moscow, conducted by Nikolai Rubenstein.
W. G. Grace becomes cricket captain of Gloucestershire, marking the start of a successful decade for the club in which they won three 'Champion County' titles.
Isaac Butt, an Irish MP at Westminster, forms the Home Rule Association.
The Franco-Prussian war breaks out between France and a coalition of German states led by Prussia. Provoked by the candidacy of German Prince Leopold Hohenzollen-Sigmaringen for the Spanish throne, France declared war in July after Bismark published the deliberately provocative Ems telegraph, in which the French were represented in an offensive light on the issue.


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REAL FACTS ABOUT LIONS IN UGANDA
Facts about lions in Uganda
Renowned for its majesty and nicknamed "the king of the jungle", the lion possesses both beauty and strength. Lions vary in color but typically sport light yellow-brown coats. Mature male lions are unique among big cats due the thick brown or black manes that encircle their necks and protect them while fighting.
Lions are the only true social cats. They are the largest and most and most imposing carnivores in Africa. They are the only social member of the cat family, lions live in large groups called "prides," consisting of about 15 lions. Related females and their young make up the majority of the pride. A single male, or sometimes a small group of 2-3 males, will join a pride for an indefinite period, usually about 3 years or until another group of males takes over.
Lions within a pride are often affectionate and, when resting, seem to enjoy good fellowship with lots of touching, head rubbing, licking and purring. The males are territorial, and will roar and use scent markings to establish their domains.
Females do almost all of the hunting. They are mainly nocturnal and work in teams to stalk and ambush prey. Lions inhabit grassy plains, savannahs, open woodlands and scrub country. These landscapes allow the hunters to creep stealthily through vegetation and leap upon their unsuspecting prey.
When it comes to life expectancy, lions have an average lifespan of about 12 years in the African wild. Lions have a gestation period of around 110 days. A lioness usually gives birth to a litter of about 3 cubs.
While the lion roar is one of the most amazing sounds you could ever hear in the wild, lions roar for a reason- to attract mates.
Lions consume a wide variety of prey, from wildebeest, impala, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and wild hogs to sometimes rhinos and hippos. They will also feed on smaller animals such as hares, birds and reptiles. Lions are also known to attack elephants when food is scarce.
Lions often hunt in packs .It is the females that go out to hunt for prey/food. The male's role is to protect.
In a lion pack/family, the little ones usually eat last. They are the last in line for the share.
Lions can be found and seen in game parks across the country. These include; Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National park and Kidepo Valley National park
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The Hidden World' takes us on an intriguing journey which promises adventure, action and a cute romance, but between dragons for a change.The first glimpses of Dean DeBlois' 'How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World' takes us on an intriguing journey which promises adventure, action and a cute romance, but between dragons for a change.
The clip gives us a peek at an enthralling love story set to unfold between two dragons amidst the looming threat of a hunter, determined to wage war to kill off the Light Fury breed.
The trailer of the third instalment introduces us to a now grown-up and bearded Hiccup, who leads the Viking village of Berk, which is populated with both humans and dragons. He along with his pet dragon Toothless discover a hidden world, which has several types of dragons including an enchanting white Light Fury, with whom Toothless falls in love with.
But their love story is threatened by Grimmel the Grisly, who is adamant to kill Toothless and add him to his trophy case.
The film marks the end of the 'How to Train Your Dragon' trilogy and is slated to release on March 1, 2019.


Wednesday May 2nd and Wednesday May 30th we have organised two evenings of North Sails Mixed Dinghy Downwind Training. This is sponsored by North Sails Ireland so will be free of charge. The plan is to be rigged and ready at 6.30pm sharp! Coach for both evenings will be Nigel Young from North Sails Ireland. Nigel has been sailing in Asymmetric boats since 1994 so he has a rough idea of what it's all about!
If you would like to participate in this free event please fill in survey here North Sails Downwind Clinic Survey . This survey is important to gauge the number of safety ribs that will be needed.
May 19th and 20th is the Royal Sprints event in the RCYC. It is an open event and if you have not done so please register at: Royal Sprint open event- RCYC so we can get an idea of numbers participating.
June will be Skills for gold coaching and the survey for this will be advertised in due course. This is an excellent months coaching for all dinghy classes so I would encourage all of you to participate.
This year we would like to put a big emphasis on dinghy racing in the Club and would encourage everyone to get out on the water for Wednesday and Saturday racing. There will be rib support available.
The Wednesday evening Mixed Dinghy racing starts 6th June– first gun at 18.25.


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Q: UITextView Fixed Size and Stop Auto Resizing I'm trying to add an editable text block to a UIScrollView (so the text blocks scroll when the keyboard shows up) which buttons can change.  The problem is creating the UITextView programmatically and adding it to the UIScrollView's subview prevents buttons from being able to access the UITextView.text.  So I added the UITextView in the ScrollView in the storyboard, but then the UITextView is autoresized to 1 character since it starts with no text.  I've tried using a CGRectMake, but the UITextView won't keep the width fixed.  The user won't be able to see their texting with just 1 character visible at a time.
Suggestions on how to have a fixed width, editable textView, added to a scrollView so the keyboard can show, which doesn't automatically resize?
Here is my code:
@interface InventoryViewController ()

@property (weak, nonatomic) IBOutlet UITextField *textTitle;

@end

@implementation InventoryViewController

@synthesize textTitle;

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    UIView *whiteView = [[UIView alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectMake(0.0f, 0.0f, 320.0f, 400.0f)];
    whiteView.backgroundColor = [UIColor redColor];

    CGSize containerSize = CGSizeMake(320.0f, 400.0f);
    self.containerView = [[UIView alloc] initWithFrame:(CGRect) {.origin = CGPointMake(0.0f, 0.0f), .size=containerSize}];
    [self.scrollView setDelegate:self];
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    postion = CGRectMake(122.0f, 34.0f, 178.0f, 30.0f);
    [textTitle setTextColor:[UIColor blackColor]];
    [textTitle setBorderStyle:UITextBorderStyleRoundedRect];
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    [whiteView addSubview:textTitle];
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Offering 10 Mentoring Locations Close to Hartford
Below are the addresses and additional information about each location.
The Aetna host our middle grade (6th though 8th grade) students from West Middle Community. Aetna employees from all different departments commit to mentoring students once a week. We have been partnered with the Aetna for over 15 years. Our Site Coordinator Gary Moore serves as the liaison between the host agency and ConnectiKids. If you are an Aetna employee interested in mentoring, please contact Gary Moore.
Asylum Hill Congregational Church
The Asylum Hill Congregational Church host our 3rd grade students from West Middle Community. Asylum Congregational church members along with members from the community are committed to be mentors one day a week. ConnectiKids is a legacy organization from AHCC with 15 church members wanting to make a difference in the community. We have continued the work 40 years later! If you are interested in mentoring please contact ksteele@ct-kids.org.
814 Asylum Avenue
Avon High School
Avon High School hosts our kindergarten and 1st grade students that attend West Middle Community School. "Tutoring in the City" as it is known at Avon High allows high school students to be bussed to Hartford to mentor students one day a week for 75 minutes. The high school mentors and our youngest students have a blast every session! They are constantly learning from each other and growing together.
510 W Avon Rd
The Hartford Insurance company hosts our 4th grade students that attend West Middle Community School. The Hartford's staff are committed to our program once a week. We have been partnering with the Hartford for over 15 years. The students get to interact with corporate individuals that not only help them with homework, but expose them to different career opportunities. Our Site Coordinator Marion Moebus serves as the liaison between the host agency and ConnectiKids. If you are a Hartford employee interested in mentoring, please contact Marion Moebus.
1 Hartford Plaza
Northwest Catholic High School
Northwest Catholic High School commits to mentoring our 2nd grade students that are from West Middle Community School. These second grade students are exposed to a high school environment during their mentoring sessions that is located in their neighbor city of West Hartford. High school students stay after school to sit with eager second grade students, helping them with homework and reading comprehension.
29 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT06117
Trinity College is committed to serving our students two days out of the week. Michael D. Fox Elementary students in 1st and 2nd grade meet on Mondays and 4th grade students meet on Tuesdays. These students are exposed to a college campus close to where they attend school that focuses on liberal arts. College students volunteer their time once or twice a week helping students with homework and expressing the importance of higher education. If you are a Trinity College student interested in mentoring please contact ksteele@ct-kids.org.
300 Summit Street
The State Office Building
The State Office host our 3rd grade students from Michael D. Fox Elementary. Employees from all different departments commit to mentoring students once a week. We have been partnered with the State Offices for over 20 years. Our Site Coordinator Ted Dunn serves as the liaison between the host agency and ConnectiKids. If you are an State Office employee interested in mentoring, please contact Theodore Dunn.
470 Capitol Avenue
University of St. Joseph
The University of St. Joseph attends to our 5th grade students from West Middle Community School. These students are exposed to a college campus close to where they attend school. We have been partnered with University of St. Joseph for over 10 years. College students volunteer their time once a week to help students with homework and express the importance of higher education. If you are a St. Joseph student interested in mentoring please contact ksteele@ct-kids.org.
1678 Asylum Avenue
UConn Greater Hartford
UConn Greater Hartford attends to our 7th and 8th grade students from Michael D. Fox Elementary. These students are exposed to a college campus close to where they attend school. College students volunteer their time once a week to help students with homework and express the importance of higher education. We have been partnered with UConn for over 10 years in West Hartford and now in Hartford. If you are a UConn student interested in mentoring please contact ksteele@ct-kids.org.
10 S Prospect St
Travelers host our 5th and 6th grade students from Michael D. Fox. Travelers is a new partnership that started in 2019! Travelers employees commit to sitting with middle grade students once a week. Students gain access to having a positive relationship with an adult in a corporate setting. We are excited to continue and grow the partnership between ConnectiKids and Travelers. Our Site Coordinator are Pamela Roy, Amber King, and Gary Girouard who all serve as liaisons between the host agency and ConnectiKids. If you are a Travelers employee interested in mentoring, please contact Pamela Roy, Amber King, or Gay Girouard.
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NHL Rumors: Chara and Bruins, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Dubois Trade?
December 31st, 2020 In today's news and rumors rundown, there is news out of Columbus that contract negotiations between Pierre-Luc Dubois and the Blue Jackets have hit a major snag. In Boston, both the club and former defenseman Zdeno Chara talk how any potential deal fell apart between the two sides. The Toronto Maple Leafs plan to take full advantage of...
Red Wings' 7 Worst Rookie Seasons in History
December 16th, 2020 Whenever the 2020-21 season comes around, the Detroit Red Wings will have a handful of players pushing to crack the roster and begin their rookie season in the NHL. That's when potential meets reality. You can often tell whether a player is special or not based on how they perform in that first year. When Dylan Larkin put up 45 points...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings, Lightning, Bruins, More
December 3rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, what is going on in the NHL that not one free agent has been signed in over a month? Is there another wave of deals coming? In Pittsburgh, Jim Rutherford believes that in-season trades could be tricky. What is he concerned about? Is there a trade option that could solve all of Tampa Bay's financial issues...
Pittsburgh Penguins: Projected Defence Pairings and Goaltenders for 2021
November 11th, 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins' general manager Jim Rutherford made some changes to his defence and goaltending this offseason. The Penguins' top four on the blueline will likely remain the same as last season, but their bottom pair will look completely different, as the organization moved on from Justin Schultz and Jack Johnson. To replace them,...
Penguins, Rutherford Need To Do More To Be Contender
November 6th, 2020 It hasn't been a normal NHL offseason by any means. With the shortened regular season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the league was forced to push back virtually every offseason event including the playoffs, draft and free agency. But, one thing has remained fairly normal, the number, or lack of, moves made by general manager Jim...
Penguins Buy Out Jack Johnson
October 5th, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed defenseman Jack Johnson on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out his contract. Johnson, 33, had three seasons remaining on a five-year deal he signed in 2018 that carried an average annual value of $3.25 million. The Penguins have bought the final three years of Jack Johnson' s...
Pittsburgh Penguins 2020 NHL Draft Preview
September 23rd, 2020 The 2020 NHL Draft will take place from Oct. 6-7. The Pittsburgh Penguins will have to wait until the second day to draft, since they don't have a pick until the third round. The Pens lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 Stanley Cup qualifiers and were slated to have the 15th overall pick, but traded it to the Toronto Maple Leafs...
Penguins Offseason Looks to Be Busy According to Rutherford
August 15th, 2020 Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford held a teleconference with reporters on August 11th for his season-ending media availability after a disappointing qualifying series loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Jim Rutherford will make some changes after another early playoff exit(Bill Wade/Post-Gazette) During this...
Penguins Make Big Splash with Zucker
February 11th, 2020 When general manager Jim Rutherford wants a player, he'll find a way to get him. Every time. After what felt like an eternity of rumors, the Pittsburgh Penguins have finally landed Jason Zucker. In exchange, the team sent Alex Galchenyuk, defensive prospect Calen Addison, and a 2020 first-round pick to the Minnesota Wild....
5 Things Penguins Fans Should Be Thankful For
November 29th, 2019 The past 10 years have been very kind to Pittsburgh Penguins fans. The team hasn't missed the playoffs and have two Stanley Cup victories. This season, already defined by constant injuries, there have been some bright moments. With just under a third of the regular season done, there are plenty of reasons to be thankful. 1. GM Jim...
Pulse of the Penguins: Shuffling Lineup, Trade Rumors, and More
October 21st, 2019 The Pittsburgh Penguins began the week riding a three-game winning streak, that rose to five games before their loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday. They were 5-2-0 during a seven-game stretch against Western Conference opponents, putting them second in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points. Jim Rutherford is (Still)...
Penguins Excited for Fresh Start After Disappointing Finish
September 14th, 2019 CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins are excited for a fresh start. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins became the first team in a generation to win consecutive championships a little more than two years ago. But the Penguins stumbled into an e...
Jim Rutherford's Roller Coaster Summer
August 27th, 2019 Perhaps no hockey person had a more confusing summer than Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford. As far as his present job, Pens fans correctly scratched their heads at his moves. Rutherford's Recent Moves Six years, $21 million, and a modified no-trade clause given to Brandon Tanev. That's a $2.35 million dollar...
Penguins Get a Cheaper Kessel in Galchenyuk
July 7th, 2019 At the very least, the Pittsburgh Penguins just replaced Phil Kessel with another scapegoat in Alex Galchenyuk. Alex Galchenyuk (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Ross D. Franklin) That's one way to look at the offseason trade that saw Kessel traded to the Arizona Coyotes. Obviously, the contract status of Galchenyuk, who will be an...
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, KHL, More
April 30th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown there are updates out of Buffalo where the Sabres have a couple of interesting free agents, Jim Rutherford is slowing down any action in Pittsburgh and there are a few updates on KHL players playing in the NHL. Pominville's and Skinner's Future Uncertain Buffalo Sabres beat writer for The Buffalo...
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I'm the type of woman who likes to carry a bag based on occasion. Where I'm going dictates how much I need to carry or bring with me on any given day. I'm spilling all the secrets on how to choose three staple bags for your closet that you'll get tons of use out of. This way you don't have to keep buying bag after bag. Keep reading to find out more!
The crossbody bag: The Tahoe crossbody from The Sak is adorable, and such a perfect staple. It comes in three colors, but I opted for the black for versatility. If I'm going to a concert or a sporting event, I like to wear a small bag that needs to hold only my keys, wallet, and phone. I also know that it will be super crowded, so having the bag on my body is also extra security. The crossbody is usually my number one pick if I'm out sans kiddos. Woven or crochet bags are great in this case too because they flow with your body and are pretty moldable.
The backpack: If I'm going to Disneyland or somewhere with kiddos where I have to be out all day, I carry a backpack. If you're a mom, you know that with kids, you usually have to carry a change of clothes, snacks, water bottles, and a plethora of other day trip items. It's easiest to tote all of that on your back! I really like the Tahoe backpack from The Sak because it looks so nice and doesn't have that "I'm off to school" look even though it is a backpack.
The tote or the shoulder bag: This one is pretty flexible depending on the type of woman you are. Do you prefer to use a tote where you just throw everything inside? Or do you prefer a hobo bag that's smaller? I'm a tote kind of girl. I use a tote when I'm going to the mall, or somewhere that's a bit more formal than a concert or baseball game. It can be very versatile if your lifestyle is a bit more fancy! Mine is pretty "crossbody-esque" though, which is why I like the crossbody bag most of the time. If you are looking for a new tote, I really like Kendra Work Tote from The Sak. It comes in three different covers, and is a great size for a shoulder bag.
I hope this article was helpful to you! Thank you so much for reading!


SegWit2x, a Bitcoin hardfork expected to become effective this November, is among the most talked-about and somewhat disputable matters in the community. ForkLog talked with Adam Back, the CEO of Blockstream and one of the world's leading Bitcoin developers, to find out what's that dangerous about it, and how to prepare yourself for that.
We met with Mr. Back at the recent Hackers Congress in Prague's Paralelni Polis where he also spoke on the issues of Bitcoin's privacy, fungibility and scalability (video available here).
Aside from SegWit2x, we also managed to talk about the recent emergence of Bitcoin Cash, the exchanges' stance towards the fork, and the role of full nodes in the ecosystem, as well as the sources of today's ideological standoff in the community, and the sidechain technology Liquid that Blockstream has been developing for a few years now.
ForkLog: Blocksize debate is the hottest topic at the moment. Tensions are high, and one of the latest big news was about Bitfinex making a statement on possible SegWit2x fork. At the same time companies like Coinbase still failed to express their position clearly. What's your view on the current situation on the market?
Adam Back: Any exchange has two basic possibilities; one is to support two tokens, something that Bitfinex is proposing. The first thing they announced was futures contract, and the second thing was about how they handle the hardfork. Basically, they are not intending to change the ticker, so Bitcoin stays BTC, and the new fork becomes B2X. They also said something interesting which is, that even if B2X would get more hashrate they would still consider Bitcoin as BTC.
I personally think it's a good decision because otherwise things would be confusing for someone who is not following the events closely. If some people have Bitcoin in their investment portfolio or they bought it a long time ago, they might be not tracking it and it's very confusing and concerning if its name changes. I mean, you thought you owned it, then you look at it and you see the price has changed. I think there were cases when people bought the wrong coin because the name was confusing, like Bitcoin Cash. There were two tickers, they tried to choose BCC, and it was the coin that already existed [Bitconnect – ForkLog]. So it's important the name is unambiguous for users who are not technical experts.
I think Bitfinex's point is that they are not taking sides so that they don't confuse people that trade. They have to be unambiguous and they don't want change the name of the traded token. Some other exchanges seem to be undecided on what to do yet.
So far there hasn't been too much volume on the future contract, but it's looking like Bcash with the forked coin value being maybe 25 per cent at the best.
The bigger question is, if it continues it will get very confusing for users. You have to be sure that if you go to a shop and pay with Bitcoin, you don't pay to a Bitcoin Cash address or Bitcoin2x address. If this happens someone has to reverse it, to do things manually to undo the mistake. And, of course, it gets worse with the replay attack protection when you can see transactions on both chains. So, it seems like it is going to create a lot of work for a lot of people, and confuse a lot of people.
FL: At some point B2x developers rejected the very idea of implementing the replay attack protection, then it looked like they were willing to change their minds. Still, there's plenty of confusion and contradicting reports.
A.B.: Well, they implemented something, but it looks like they are going to change it again. There were discussions that they were going to change it to a different mechanism. So what I think possibly might happen is it will be like what happened with Bitcoin Cash. Originally they didn't want any replay protection at all and said 'no', but then a number of exchanges said "Hey, we won't list it if you don't have replay protection." So just days before the launch they added replay protection. It was kind of dangerous in terms of not much testing. But it looks like the 2x development guys, mostly Jeff Garzik, are thinking about it. Yesterday I saw Jeff talking about using a special address that is intentionally invalid on the 2x chain so you could send to it to split coins. But it looks like they are considering changing it.
FL: All this might sound too complicated to regular users.
A.B.: That's the thing, right? It's a lot of work for the companies, but they have programmers. So what this means to regular users like you and me? It took me a lot of time to split my Bcash coins and I was very nervous inserting my keys because I didn't know if the software was good and it's the same keys that control Bitcoin. So there's a high possibility that people will lose money in that mess. Also, 2x is even worse than BCash. BCash at least had replay protection and its transaction format is intentionally different from Bitcoin.
FL: So what is most likely scenario comes November?
A.B.: Well, if nothing changes, I guess people will run split software, and exchanges will suspend trading, deposits and withdrawals. This will protect the exchange environment, but for all the people with smartphone wallets or HD-wallets, they'll all have to read FAQs and ask the technical teams to help them to figure out how to be safe after the fork. So indeed, it's quite complicated for many people.
FL: Could there be risks that some companies, BitPay for one, could lose some part of their business after making statements on SegWit and SegWit2x and urging users to upgrade their software to the BTC1 client? People know BitPay as big processor which allows you to pay with Bitcoin, and I guess some users could be unprepared for such developments.
A.B.: Presumably, they will have to support both. There are a lot of shops receiving Bitcoin, and when people come to a shop and they want to pay, they find 95 percent of the shops don't accept what they want to spend. So I think they will have to accept both. It will be pretty confusing otherwise. Also, if they don't change the address format, I don't know. Bitcoin Cash made replay protection, but still there were a lot of people who sent Bitcoin to BCash addresses, and the other way around.
Basically, I don't think many companies involved will have the time and resources to prepare for the fork between now and November. A number of them still don't support BCash, and that was a while ago. And it was easier with BCash. There are exchanges where they are still holding your BCash.


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Home Energy assets Shell walks a tightrope of demands in the face of climate change...
Shell walks a tightrope of demands in the face of climate change pressures, Energy News, ET EnergyWorld
LONDON: From now on, just call it Shell.
Royal Dutch Shell received shareholder approval on Friday to simplify its archaic corporate structure, which arose out of the merger over a century ago of a British company that once traded in exotic shellfish and an oil company in the Netherlands.
The changes will mean a single seat in London and one share class, instead of two, which Shell says will create faster payments to shareholders and boost its switch to renewables amid criticism that it has been slow reduce carbon emissions.
It comes as management resists pressure from some investors to split the business into one focused on renewables and one focused on traditional fossil fuels.
The tensions illustrate the challenges oil companies face as they move from a business model that generated huge profits and reliable dividend payments to a more uncertain future linked to wind, solar and biofuels . As returns from new companies are unknown, investors demand quick returns from existing assets, said David Elmes, an energy expert at the UK's Warwick Business School.
"They are walking a very difficult tightrope in keeping shareholders happy with the level of dividends and buyouts today rather than getting permission from shareholders to switch investments from fossil fuels to low carbon energy." , Elmes said. "And it looks like at the moment, they still have to pay shareholders a heck of a lot today to get their support for the transition."
Until now, Shell had two separate share classes, one for its Dutch branch and one for its UK branch, which together made up Royal Dutch Shell Plc, one of the largest oil companies in the world.
Shell says its new corporate structure will allow it to speed up share buybacks. The company has already pledged to return $ 7 billion to its shareholders as it completes the sale of assets in Texas and New Mexico to ConocoPhillips this year.
At least one investor asks Shell to go further and split into two companies. Third Point LLC, a New York hedge fund, says it would both operate more efficiently, return more money to shareholders and accelerate progress on climate change.
Shell's stock price has risen 16% in the past 12 months, trailing the 31% gain in Chevron shares and the 46% jump in ExxonMobil.
"You can't be everything to everyone," Third Point CEO Daniel Loeb said in a letter to investors. "In trying to do this, Shell has ended up with disgruntled shareholders who have been deprived of returns and a disgruntled company that wants to see Shell do more to decarbonize."
Shell said it has had preliminary conversations with Third Point and will continue to do so, but wants its fossil fuel business to fund the transition.
Other European energy companies have chosen to part with their renewable activities. In October, Rome-based Eni said it was planning a first public offering of the company. Spain's Repsol is reportedly considering a similar move for its low-carbon assets.
The pressure for oil companies to move away from fossil fuels has grown rapidly since the 2015 Paris climate agreement set a target of limiting the increase in global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius from above. at pre-industrial levels.
Shell CEO Ben van Beurden has made it clear that he wants the company to remain competitive in a world that derives more of its energy from renewable sources. Last year, the company set a goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions from both its operations and the products it sells by 2050.
To achieve this goal, Shell has announced plans to expand its electrical business, invest in renewable energy and build more charging stations for electric vehicles. It also invests in carbon capture and storage and in "nature-based solutions" such as restoring forests and wetlands to offset carbon emissions.
"The board believes that the simplification will strengthen Shell's competitiveness and accelerate both shareholder distributions and the implementation of its strategy to become a net zero emissions energy company by 2050, in line with the company, "President Andrew Mackenzie said in a statement.
Shell's net zero commitment has done little to quell critics so far.
In May, The Hague District Court ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by 45% by 2030, saying the company's net zero target "is not concrete, has many stakes. warning and is based on monitoring social developments rather than on the responsibility of the company to achieve a level of CO2 reduction. "
Shell said it was attractive. The new shareholding structure will have no impact on the deal, the company said.
Meanwhile, Follow This, a group of investors who are pressuring oil companies to act faster on climate change, supports Shell's new structure and makes it a single entity as it would allow management to focus on reducing carbon emissions, said founder Mark van Baal.
Staying a business means Shell could use the cash flow from declining fossil fuel sales to invest in renewables, said van Baal, whose group includes 8,000 investors and owns less than 1% of Shell's shares. . The split of the company would benefit short-term investors at the expense of reducing emissions, he said.
Shell is already moving too cautiously, with a report suggesting its emissions could actually increase by 4% by 2030, van Baal said. Long-term investors want change, fearing that floods, fires and other damage exacerbated by climate change will hurt the profits of other companies in their portfolio.
"Institutional investors are really losing patience," van Baal said. "The global economy is under threat from climate change.
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If you believe in yourself, work and learn all the time – success in business is inevitable
Personal position, incredible belief in yourself and in what you do, the constant acquisition of new skills and flexibility, having learned which, in the future you will be able to beat usefully any idea. These are the most important principles by which develops business, said business manager Yuliia Zoteeva.
During her training Yuliia substantiate her own position. According to her, starting to develop their own business, most businessmen believe that they will be able to adjust to the customers, however, than the big momentum gaining their business, the more you begin to understand that under the millions impossible to adjust, and then on the arena there are precisely those rules, about which has the coach said. A special place in her opinion, in the list are – personal position and competence.
If all this shift from the individual to the development of companies we can see that lead – communication service and focus on the essentials. Regarding the focus, it is talking about what the company can do better than others.
Yuliia Zoteeva assured that over time such positioning will bring any company in the leaders, and the grateful customers will come back and give excellent recommendations, resulting, in a way new customers.
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En astronomía, se denomina sistema de marcas radiales a la disposición que adoptan los materiales eyectados durante la formación de algunos cráteres de impacto, que se asemeja a los radios de una rueda con el cráter en posición central.

Descripción

En los sistemas de marcas radiales, los rayos que convergen hacia el punto de impacto son notablemente rectilíneos, pueden extenderse en longitudes de hasta varias veces el diámetro del cráter originario, y a menudo están acompañados por pequeños cráteres secundarios formados por los fragmentos más grandes desprendidos en la colisión. Este particular tipo de marcas ha sido identificado en la Luna, en Mercurio, en Marte y en algunas lunas de los planetas exteriores. Originalmente se pensó que sólo podían existir en los planetas o las lunas carentes de atmósfera, pero recientemente también han sido hallados sobre Marte gracias a las imágenes infrarrojas tomadas en órbita por la cámara térmica del Mars Odyssey.

Estos rayos normalmente se pueden observar con luz visible, aunque en algunos casos es necesario emplear longitudes de onda infrarrojas. Los materiales eyectados suelen poseer un grado diferente de reflectividad (albedo) o bien sus propiedades térmicas son distintas que las de la superficie sobre la que se han depositado. Típicamente, los rayos visibles tienen un albedo más alto que la superficie circundante. Más raramente, un impacto puede excavar material de albedo más bajo, como por ejemplo los depósitos basálticos de lava en los maria lunares. Las marcas radiales térmicas situadas sobre la superficie de Marte se detectan con especial claridad por la noche, cuando las pendientes y las sombras no influyen en la energía infrarroja emitida por la superficie del planeta.

El depósito del material de los rayos sobre otros elementos de la superficie puede ser muy útil como indicador de la edad relativa del cráter de impacto, porque con el tiempo diversos procesos tienden a borrar los rayos. En cuerpos carentes de atmósfera como la Luna, la erosión espacial causada por la exposición a los rayos cósmicos y la caída de micrometeoritos, reduce progresivamente la diferencia de albedo entre el material eyectado y el material subyacente. Los micrometeoritos en particular producen un proceso de fundido vítreo en el regolito de la superficie, reduciendo su albedo. Las marcas radiales también pueden ser recubiertas por flujos de lava, o por otros cráteres de impacto o sus materiales ejectados.

Rayos lunares

Históricamente, la naturaleza física de los rayos lunares ha sido un tema de especulación. Las primeras hipótesis sugirieron que eran depósitos de sal procedentes de la evaporación de agua. Posteriormente se pensó que podrían ser depósitos de ceniza volcánica o vetas de polvo. Finalmente, después de que el origen de impacto de los cráteres fuese aceptado, el astrónomo estadounidense Eugene Shoemaker sugirió durante la década de 1960 que los rayos eran el resultado de los fragmentos del material eyectado en la colisión.

Estudios recientes sugieren que el brillo relativo de un sistema de rayos lunares no es siempre un indicador fiable de la edad de la formación, dado que el albedo también depende de la porción presente de óxido de hierro (FeO). Porciones bajas de FeO dan como resultado materiales más brillantes, por lo que los sistemas de rayos formados a partir de este tipo de materiales pueden retener un aspecto más brillante por periodos de tiempo más largos. En consecuencia, es necesario conocer la composición de los materiales como un factor de importancia para que un análisis de albedo permita determinar la edad de un sistema de marcas determinado.

Entre los cráteres lunares situados en la cara visible con sistemas de rayos pronunciados figuran Aristarco, Copérnico, Kepler, Proclus, Dionysius, Censorinus, Glushko, y Tycho. Sistemas de rayos similares también aparecen en la cara oculta de la Luna, como los sistemas de marcas radiales de los cráteres Giordano Bruno, Necho, Ohm, y el pequeño pero prominente Pierazzo.

Los cráteres North Ray y South Ray, ambos con un sistema de rayos muy marcado, fueron observados desde el suelo lunar por los astronautas del Apolo 16 en 1972.

Véase también
 Anexo: Lista de cráteres con sistemas de marcas radiales
 Reiner Gamma

Referencias

 Martel, L.M.V. (Sept., 2004) Lunar Crater Rays Point to a New Lunar Time Scale, Planetary Science Research Discoveries. http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/Sept04/LunarRays.html. (Accedido el 9/15/2005)
 Burnham, R. (March, 2005) Chipping pieces off Mars: Martian craters with rays may be the long-sought sources for the Mars meteorites found on Earth, Astronomy Magazine Online. http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=a&id=2980 (Accedido el 8/07/2006)

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Características superficiales de los objetos astronómicos del sistema solar

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The San Diego Italian Film Festival is supported in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, San Diego County, the California Arts Council, and the Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego.
Now celebrating its twelfth season, the San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF), a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has made its mark on the local landscape, becoming among the most beloved film festivals San Diego has to offer. Each year it brings the passion, love, comedy, despair, and hope of the best of Italian film to San Diego, affording audiences the opportunity to learn about Italian film from scholars and directors who continue to influence filmmaking throughout the world.
The San Diego Italian Film Festival is about more than just movies—it is about identity, history, and a shared appreciation of Italian culture and great cinema. In a word, it is about community, a place for a diverse audience of film lovers and those who appreciate Italian culture. Movies or events such as CineCucina or Dine on the Docks are presented year-round, celebrating Italian film and cuisine.


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