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Local focus for European innovation
Promoting innovation at a local level may seem a paradoxical response to the challenges of globalisation but the thinking in the European Commission is that regional concentrations of a specific industry hold the key to innovation and international competitiveness.
By Herb Ladley
Nikos Pantalos is a Commission official helping the establishment of the European Cluster Alliance, which aims to turn these regional concentrations, the phenomenon of "clustering", into one of the driving forces of innovation in the EU.
With a critical mass of specialised knowledge, skill and resources, clusters are "fertile environments for innovation", explains Pantalos. Adding to the paradoxes, innovation in clusters often stems from business co-operation within a competitive context. The interconnectedness of businesses, universities and public agencies eases the diffusion of innovations within the cluster, which is linked in turn to the international market. Automotive clusters in Germany are a prime example.
The alliance seeks to bring cohesion to a patchwork of national policies promoting clusters. Representing 55 different institutions across Europe, four umbrella groups funded under the Commission's Pro Inno innovation policy initiative will make up the alliance.
Jens Erik Lund co-ordinates a policy alliance for Baltic-area clusters, one of the four. In developing successful clusters, says Lund, "innovation is key". It is not only research and development that makes clusters centres of innovation. Concentrations of different industries located near each other may collaborate on products that are a combination of different areas of expertise such as biotech and information technology (IT), or food and IT. "There you have the emerging ideas of innovation," says Lund.
Along with the alliance, the Commission is funding a massive effort to identify every cluster in the EU, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and Israel. The mapping project will use 38 different sector categories to identify clusters, from furniture to financial services. The European Cluster Observatory, to be launched next month, will incorporate the mapping effort to "take a first picture", using the methods of Michael Porter, a cluster expert and a business professor at Harvard University. According to Pantalos, it will also monitor the development of cluster policy in Europe.
Örjan Sölvell, who co-ordinates the mapping project, says that labour market effects are part of what make clusters centres of innovation. A university in an automotive cluster might establish a professorship for automotive safety, says Sölvell, turning out "skilled labour that has specialised talent". He also attributes innovation to "cluster leakages and technological spillovers" that occur in tight networks of buyers and suppliers.
Strong clusters, according to Sölvell, are places where wealth is created, and tend to have higher gross domestic product per person. They are "attracting poles" of knowledge, foreign direct investment and venture capital. And clusters are also important in integrating small- and medium-sized enterprises into international markets.
But Pantalos and Sölvell both say that one of the biggest obstacles to creating stronger clusters in Europe is a fragmented market. "Taking away fragmentation means that you get more clusters," says Sölvell. Freer movement would also allow stronger clusters to consolidate.
Until the fragmentation problem has been solved, the alliance can at least promote better flow of knowledge and policy ideas about clusters. Many different policies are used to promote clusters across Europe, with varying success. Some of those stem from regional differences. Northern European countries often seek to foster competition within a given industry, while some southern European policies promote clusters as a way to protect national champions, says Lund. According to Pantalos, the least successful policies are those that try to create new clusters from scratch – better to "make the strong stronger" and connect local clusters to international networks, he says.
The Commission will produce a European cluster memorandum – a commitment to support transnational co-operation between clusters. Member states are to sign the memorandum in November and December. The memorandum and other reports will be presented at a conference on clusters in Sweden scheduled for January, at which officials from the Commission, Sweden and Slovenia – which will be holding the presidency of the EU – will be present.
Many European clusters are weaker than their international competitors and the Commission wants to make sure that regional policies to help clusters do not leave out the trans-national dimension as a promising way to create world-leading clusters in Europe.
Streamlining EU programmes such as the new structural funds, the framework programme for research and the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme together with national and regional programmes ought to help.
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I appeared in 46 episodes of the BBC Series between 1965 and 1966, all with the original Doctor, William Hartnell.
Publicity Still from The Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Eve 1966
After joining the cast for a one-off appearance as Morton Dill, an American Hill-billy on holiday in New York, the producers approached me and asked me to join the series permanently as Space Pilot Steven Taylor, a role which I embraced just three weeks later in the final episode of the six-part serial called, The Chase.
My first appearance as Steven Taylor (1965) with Jaqueline Hill (Barbara) and William Russell (Ian) in The Chase.
I appeared as the Doctor's regular companion, Steven, in the following consecutive serials over the next 12 months:
The Time Meddler – 4 episodes
Galaxy 4 – 4 episodes
The Myth Makers – 4 episodes
The Dalek Masterplan – 12 episodes
The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve 4 – episodes
The Ark – 4 episodes
The Celestial Toymaker – 4 episodes
The Gunfighters – 4 episodes
The Savages – 4 episodes
And that really should have been the end of it. But thanks to the resurgence of interest in Doctor Who in 2003, and through the wonderful producers and writers at Big Finish, Steven, Vikki, Sarah, Dodo, and the First Doctor, live on!
With John Alderson (Wyatt Earp), Jackie lane (Dodo) and William Hartnell (The Doctor) in The Gunfighters 1966
In all stories, I play Steven Taylor AND The First Doctor.
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Mother Russia (Oct 2007) with Tony Millan
The Suffering (Feb 2010) with Maureen O'Brien
The Perpetual Bond (Feb 2011) }
The Cold Equations (Jun 2011) }Trilogy -all with Tom Allen
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Tales from the Vault (July 2011) multi cast
The Anachronauts (Jan 2012) with Jean Marsh
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The Five Companions (2011) with Peter Davison, Jean Marsh, William Russell, Anneke Wills and Sarah Sutton.
The Companion Chronicles The Locked Room and The Founding Fathers are sequels to The War to end all Wars which continue the story of Steven after he left the Doctor.
Prior to Big Finish
Mark Ayres, a BBC Producer asked me to commentate on the original audio tapes of all the missing Episodes of Doctor Who in which Steven appeared. The commentaries explain the visuals which cannot be seen as we only had the original audio Sound-track tapes. These tapes can be found on the BBC Audio Collection, where you can hear the undoctored (forgive the pun) original sound tracks of the nine serials mentioned above.
I have also recorded a number of BBC Audio Books including The Dalek Masterplan (with Jean Marsh), The Time meddler, and The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve. In addition I have also read extracts from the
original Dr Who Annual 1966.
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Galaxy 4 (1965)
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University of Adelaide mathematicians have devised a method for identifying how cell clusters have formed by analysing an image of the cluster.
Published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology, their mathematical modelling tool will be useful in helping biologists and tissue engineers to move towards growing human tissue such as liver in the laboratory.
"When any tissue or organ develops, the cells have to organise themselves into the correct structure," says Dr Edward Green, researcher in the University's School of Mathematical Sciences. "This self-organisation process is important in regenerative medicine where scientists are trying to grow tissues in the laboratory. Getting the right structure is key to ensuring the tissue is viable and functional.
"We know that the control of the organisation process is very complex, and it's still not well understood, which is why we're using modelling to explore simple examples like cluster formation. We looked at two main ways of producing cell clusters – by attraction through chemical and other signals and by proliferation (cells dividing).
"The idea behind our research is that, for any particular cell type, if you are trying to get cells to organise in certain ways, you need to know how they are behaving. We show how you might be able to analyse this using a combination of models and image analysis."
The paper introduces a quantitative measure of the pattern of clustering from an image, producing a statistic called the 'pair correlation function' which shows the relationship between cells.
"The two clustering mechanisms produce different patterns. In some cases you can spot the differences simply by looking, but the pair correlation function allows you to distinguish them, even when you can't see any obvious differences between the pictures by eye," says Dr Green.
They validated their mathematical model experimentally using cells with known clustering mechanisms in collaboration with Queensland University of Technology.
"Our tool gives a basic understanding of the process in clustering," says co-author Dr Ben Binder, Senior Lecturer in the School of Mathematical Sciences. "It will be useful in assessing what factors may be used to enhance the process of growing cells.
"Next steps will be feeding experimental data back into the model to simulate biological processes. Instead of running lengthy and expensive experiments, we can look at the potential effects of different factors through the computer."
Source: University of Adelaide
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Carlos César da Silva (São Paulo, 5 de setembro de 1972) é voleibolista brasileiro com trajetória profissional em clubes brasileiros e boa parte de sua carreira deu-se em clubes estrangeiros, em ambos  atuou como Ponteiro e Oposto. Possui em sua galeria de conquistas pela seleção brasileira: uma medalha de bronze na Liga Mundial de Voleibol, obteve o ouro no Campeonato Sul-Americano ambas em 1999 e além disso, foi medalhista de prata no Pan Winnipeg 1999.

Carreira
Iniciou sua carreira jogando no Telesp Clube e em 1988, foi campeão paulista. Na temporada 1993-94 teve uma breve passagem pelo Nossa Caixa/Suzano e foi campeão da Copa CBV de 1994. Jogou pela equipe do Banespa na temporada 1995-96, chegando as quartas de final

Na temporada 1998-99 atuou pela equipe do Banespa e terminou na quarta colocação e foi convocado pela primeira vez para  Seleção Brasileira pelo técnico Radamés Lattari para disputar a Liga Mundial,cuja fase final deu-se em Mar del Plata e vestindo a camisa#2 obteve  a medalha de bronze. Também integrou  a seleção principal na edição dos Jogos Pan-Americanos de 1999 conquistando a medalha de prata.Conquistou o título da edição do Campeonato Sul-Americano também em 1999.

Ao disputar a Superliga Brasileira A 1999-00 pelo Banespa, Axé chegou as finais da competição conquistando o honroso terceiro lugar.Ainda em 2000 foi campeão da Supercopa.

Na temporada 2001-02 defendeu o clube japonês  Toray Arrows e chegou a final da Liga A Japonesa, quando terminou com o vice-campeonato.

Transferiu-se para o Unicaja Almeria da Espanha, onde conquistou  o título da Superliga Espanhol 2002-03 e ouro da Supercopa da Espanha.

Jogou no período de 2003-04 no Tonno Callipo Vibo Valentia da Itália, onde disputou o Liga A2 Italiana  e contribuiu para ocupar a segunda posição na fase de classificação e o obteve o título inédito ao vencer a fase final , além do acesso a série A1; e para corar o ano, também conquistou o título da Copa A2 da Itália de 2003.

Permaneceu no voleibol italiano na temporada 2004-05, quando defendeu  Salento d'amare Taviano que estava na série A2, não foi uma boa temporada para Axé, pois, seu clube terminou apenas na décima primeira posição.

Na temporada 2005-06 jogou pelo clube sul coreano Samsung Bluefangs sendo vice-campeão da Liga A Sul-Coreana 2005-06. Retornou ao Brasil na temporada 2005-06 para defender Wizard/Campinas e terminou na sétima colocação na edição da Superliga Brasileira A referente  a esta jornada

De volta ao voleibol europeu, Axé defendeu na mesma temporada 2006-07 o clube italiano Petrecca Isernia  jogando novamente na série A2, terminou apenas na nona posição da Liga A2 Italiana e o grego  PAOK Thessaloniki a partir de 24 de novembro de 2006, disputou a Liga dos Campeões da Europa.

Na temporada 2007-08 passou a defender o clube frances Narbonne Volley e nesta temporada não  obteve bons resultados no Campeonato Francês A, terminou apenas na décima primeira posição e na Copa da França conseguiu avançar até as quartas de final.

Em 13 de dezembro de 2008, Axé, após a partida contra o clube Beauvais fez o exame antidoping, o resultado deu positivo e confirmado. Foi condenado em 15 de março de 2009 pela Federação Francesa de Voleibol com dois anos de suspensão. Ele entrou com pedido de apelação, afirmando que foi um erro de comunicação do seu médico que é brasileiro com o clube, pois, o mesmo prescreveu a substância proibida hidroclorotiazida, para controle de pressão arterial, pois, o jogador tem uma doença coronária hereditária, então o médico não informou aos dirigentes do clube Frances.Em defesa do jogador o então técnico do clube Michel Mandrou declarou "Havia uma justificativa terapêutica para o uso do medicamento. Dopar-se não é algo que combine com a maneira de ser desse jogador", achando a punição severa, e enquanto aguardava resultado da apelação, seu clube não podia contar com ele, época que lutava contra o rebaixamento.

Jogando como veterano na equipe de Osasco, Axé, disputou os  Jogos Abertos do Interior de São Paulo, sediado  em Mogi das Cruzes, na segunda divisão, conquistando o ouro inédito nesta edição. Também competiu nos Jogos Regionais de 2013 em Barueri e foi eliminado nas semifinais.

Clubes

Títulos e Resultados
1988-Campeão do Campeonato Paulista
1994-Campeão da Copa CBV.
1998-99- 4º Lugar da Superliga Brasileira A
1999-00- 3º Lugar da Superliga Brasileira A
2000- Campeão da Supercopa dos Campeões
2001-02-Vice-campeão da Liga A Japonesa
2002-03- Campeão da Superliga Espanhola A
2003- Campeão da Supercopa da Espanha
2003-Campeão da Copa  A2 da Itália
2003-04-Campeão da Liga A2 Italiana
2004-05-11º Lugar da Liga A2 Italiana
2005-06-Vice-campeão da Liga A Sul-Coreana
2005-06- 7º Lugar da Superliga Brasileira A
2006-07-9º Lugar da Liga A2 Italiana
2007-08-11º Lugar da Liga A Francesa
2013-Campeão dos Jogos Abertos de Mogi das Cruzes- 2ª Divisão

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Perfil de Axé (it)

Nascidos em 1972
Naturais da cidade de São Paulo
Voleibolistas do estado de São Paulo
Voleibolistas do Esporte Clube Banespa
Voleibolistas do Esporte Clube União Suzano
Medalhistas do Brasil nos Jogos Pan-Americanos
Desportistas do Brasil em casos de doping
Pontas de voleibol
Opostos de voleibol
Desportistas afro-brasileiros

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Paradromius hariensis es una especie de escarabajo de la familia Carabidae.

Distribución geográfica
Es endémica de Lanzarote, en las islas Canarias (España).

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Coleópteros de Canarias
Animales descritos en 1992


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Whether you just picked up Marvel's Avengers or you're thinking about purchasing a copy, one of your first questions is likely in regards to all of the game's playable characters. As of right now, the roster is small but powerful. In the future, new characters will be added with some of these characters being platform exclusive.
To help get you up-to-speed, here are all of the playable characters and upcoming characters for Marvel's Avengers!
Marvel's Avengers: All Playable Characters, Upcoming Characters
Marvel's Avengers lets you play as characters like Thor and Black Widow, and will have DLC characters like Hawkeye added to the game for free.
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Marvel's Avengers has six playable characters at launch which include Black Widow, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, and Thor. In the near future, two versions of Hawkeye will be added to Marvel's Avengers. First, we're getting Kate Bishops (Hawkeye from Young Avengers) sometime in late October.
Once November rolls around, we should see the addition of the Clint Barton version of Hawkeye. All new character additions will be free DLC for Marvel's Avengers owners with the exception of special additions like Spider-Man. Speaking of which, Spider-Man will be added to Marvel's Avengers in 2021.
Unlike characters like Kate Bishops, Spider-Man is an exclusive character only available to PS4 and PS5 owners. If you're playing Marvel's Avengers on a different platform, like Xbox One, you won't be able to play as Spider-Man.
Another thing worth pointing out is that while DLC characters for Marvel's Avengers are free, you'll need to pay $10 for each character's Hero Challenge Cards in the event you want to unlock more customization options for them. It's not required, and the cosmetics have no bearing on the game.
That said, it's a nice optional bonus for gamers who really enjoy a particular character or characters and want to earn some nice cosmetics for them. To recap, here are all of the playable characters in Marvel's Avengers and the upcoming characters that will be added to the game.
Clint Barton - Hawkeye (November)
Kate Bishops - Hawkeye from Young Avengers (Late October)
Spider-Man (Coming 2021, PS4/PS5 Exclusive)
After seeing the full list of playable characters in Marvel's Avengers, what do you think of the roster? Are there any characters you're sad aren't included? What are your thoughts on Spider-Man being a PlayStation exclusive? Comment below!
For more on Marvel's Avengers, we have a few guides we think you may find helpful including:
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The event is organized by the 2nd York (Thompson's Company) and Heritage Mississauga and is hosted at the Bradley Museum, located at 1620 Orr Road in Mississauga, Ontario. It will be open to the public between 11 am and 5 pm on Saturday October 19 and Sunday October 20, 2019.
The event is open to the public, with no registration required. Admission is $5 for adults, children under 16 are free.
If you plan to attend as a reenactor or vendor, please register here.
Set on site is available after 11 am on Friday, October 18. Limited parking is available on-site overnight, as well as at an additional parking lot a short walk away. The event opens to the public at 11 am on both Saturday and Sunday, and all personal vehicles are to be off site in the nearby parking lot by 10:30 am on both days.
Bathroom facilities are indoors in the "barn". Yes, there is one outhouse near the main fire pit, but this is a "prop building" only.
There are several historical connections with the museum and buildings with early 19th century military (War of 1812 and Nelson's Navy), but no battles or scrimmages happened on the site (that we know of).
Both the Bradley House and The Anchorage were built circa 1830 and both were relocated to their current locations. The Bradley House remains on the historic Bradley property, but was originally located south of its current location and was relocated in 1965, and opened to the public in 1967. The Anchorage was originally on a nearby property to the west and moved here in 1978. The Log Cabin was originally built circa 1855 near Orangeville, and was relocated to Port Credit in 1967, and again moved in 2005 to the Bradley Museum site.
Lewis Bradley, the museum's namesake and the name origin for the Bradley House, was the adjutant of the 2nd Regiment of York Militia (2nd York). The family of Lewis' wife, Elizabeth (nee Merigold), are also represented in the muster lists and pay rolls for the 2nd York, with Thomas Merigold Senior and Junior both having served.
The Anchorage house on site was the retirement house of Commander John Skynner of the Royal Navy who fought in every major battle alongside Admiral Nelson save Trafalgar. Skynner retired to Upper Canada and the house proclaiming, ""Here I will rest; this is my anchorage." The name stuck.
Address: 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga
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FROM THE 401 - Exit the highway at Erin Mills Parkway to travel South (all the way along to Southdown). In 2.8km (about two miles - past Royal Windsor Dr.) turn left onto Orr Rd. Travel along Orr Rd. for about 1.3km (about a mile) and the museum is on your right.
FROM THE QEW - Exit the highway at Erin Mills Parkway/Southdown Road and go South (along Southdown). In 2.8km (about two miles - past Royal Windsor Dr.) turn left onto Orr Rd. Travel along Orr Rd. for about 1.3km (about a mile) and the museum is on your right.
FROM HAMILTON (avoiding highways) - Take York Blvd. to Plains Rd. and turn right. Follow Plains Rd. to Brant St. and turn right. Follow Brant St. to Lakeshore Rd. and turn left. Follow Lakeshore Rd. until it becomes Southdown Rd. and follow for about 1.5km. Turn Left at Orr Rd. for about 1.3km (about a mile) and the museum is on your right.
From The East:
FROM TORONTO (avoiding highways) - Take Lakeshore Blvd. all the way until it becomes Lakeshore Rd. East and eventually Lakeshore Rd. West. Turn Left on Meadow Wood Rd. and follow 1it to Orr Rd. Turn right and the site will be immediately on the left-hand side of the road.
From the 410, 407, or the 404, take the 401 West...
From 8, take the 401 East...
Exit the highway at Erin Mills Parkway to travel South (all the way along to Southdown). In 2.8km (about two miles - past Royal Windsor Dr.) turn left onto Orr Rd. Travel along Orr Rd. for about 1.3km (about a mile) and the museum is on your right.
Public Transit:
From Clarkson Go Station, take the Mississauga Transit 29 bus South on Southdown Rd. which will turn East on Orr Rd. - Hop off at Inverhouse Dr. - Walk East along Orr Rd. (about eighteen minutes at a normal step) and the camp and museum will be on your right.
Uber or a taxi from Clarkson Go might be recommended for most…
11:00 am – Open to the Public, Sutler's Row Open (11-5)
11:15 am – Indigenous lifestyle during the War of 1812 (Lone Wolf's Trading Post)
12:00 noon – Battle Engagement (Battlefield)
1:00 pm – Regency Dancing (at Barn)
1:30 pm – Mini-Militia (meet at Log Cabin)
2:00 pm – Artillery Demonstration (Battlefield)
2:30 pm – Musket demonstration & public drill – 2nd York (Log Cabin Field)
2:45 pm – Popular Poetry from the War of 1812 (at Barn)
3:00 pm – Duels & duelling (Laneway)
4:00 pm – Battle Engagement (Battlefield)
11:30 am – Regency Dancing (at Barn)
1:00 pm –The Drums, Crown Forces 1812 (Laneway)
2:30 pm – Musket demonstration & public drill – Canadian Volunteers (Log Cabin Field)
3:00 pm – The Drums, Crown Forces 1812 (Laneway)
Ongoing Activities & Animation (Saturday and Sunday):
"Find the Spy" challenge in the encampment
Crafts – Remember 11-11 Paint-a-poppy Program & Moccasin Identifier (at Log Cabin)
Royal Navy (to be held near their longboat, The Psyche, adjacent to the Log Cabin)
Friday, October 20th starting at 11am, you may come to the site and begin set-up of your camp if you desire.
From dawn until 10:45am, you can drive in to the site and set-up camp. All cars that cannot be accommodated in the parking area near the barn must vacate the lane and driveway by 10:30 am. There is parking a short walk away (directions will be provided). Street parking is available between 10 am and 6 pm.
1 meal ticket per day per participant will be provided. There will be a food vendor on site, and there are multiple restaurants a short drive away.
Officer's Meeting at 10:45 am both days
Sutlers/Merchants/Demos can open/start at 11am (when site opens)
Parade Forms at 11:10am
Musket Inspection and Flag Raising: 11:10am – 11:30am
Battle Engagement (Battlefield) at 12:00 noon both days
Musket demonstration & public drill at 2:30 pm both days (Log Cabin Field)
Officer's Meeting at 3:00 pm both days
Battle Engagement (Battlefield) at 4:00 pm both days
Site closes to the public at 5:00 pm both days (after battle)
Officer's Meeting at 5:30 pm both days (if needed)
Vehicles – if needed – may come onto the property after 5:15 pm
Vehicles must not block the driveway at any time
Senior Officer for the Event: Greg Carraro (2nd York)
Aide to Mr. Carraro for Communication: Vlad Adamec and Cameron Scott (2nd York)
Heritage Mississauga organizer and site coordinator: Matthew Wilkinson & Jayme Gaspar (at main gate)
Camp Set-up and Assistance: 2nd York Company Members
Crown Forces RSM: Ewan Wardle
Senior American Forces Officer: Philip Edwards
Battlefield Narrator: Richard Feltoe
Daytime parking on Orr Road is permitted during public hours for the event
REGISTRATION *AT* THE EVENT is not possible. Registrations must be received by Tuesday, October 15 in order to confirm participation, insurance details, and ensure space for tents, firewood, etc.
There is limited parking near the barn on site, but off public hours, cars are allowed in to the laneway to help set camps up.
There is more parking South off of "Apple Lane", less than 400 meters South of the site.
We have been asked not to drive on the grass.
We cannot dig fire pits, but are allowed braziers and there is a communal fire pit located near the Indigenous / Native Allies & American Encampments (See preliminary map on the next page)
Potable water is available on site.
One large bag of kindling/firewood will be provided to EACH registered tent (if you registered and said you were bringing a tent) and (as well as) fly per day
1 meal ticket per registered participant will be provided each day
Coffee will be available each morning
The food vendor will be on site all day offering sausages and hot dogs and other items during public hours
This said, the site is located very near to literally dozens of pubs, restaurants, and fast-food options, as well as a grocery store
All re-enactors will receive 20% off all food orders at The Clarkson Pump (1744 Lakeshore Road West). This does not apply to alcohol.
All garbage is to be collected in provided bags and removed from site
No open/visible alcohol containers permitted
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Ursula Rozum (above) remains undaunted by the prospect of facing off against Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle and former Democratic Rep. Dan Maffei. (Warren Rojas/CQ Roll Call)
By Warren Rojas
Posted July 13, 2012 at 2:11pm
BALTIMORE, Md. — They've been derided, discounted and ostracized. And that's why Green Party candidates running for Congress say they know exactly how frustrated Americans feel.
The Green Party presented a slate of 13 candidates vying for higher office, a roster that includes six first-timers. Ursula Rozum is one of the youngest. But she remains undaunted by the prospect of facing off against Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle (R-N.Y.) and former Democratic Rep. Dan Maffei (D).
"So yeah, I'm running for Congress," the nose-ring wearing brunette announced before boring down into an agenda that includes tuition-free education (she's $30K in debt), and clamping down on fossil fuel production ("fracking" is the ultimate f-word around this crowd).
David Collins is running for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Texas Republican Kay Bailey Hutchison, and he's not afraid to crib ideas from the other team to do so. As part of his pitch for the solar energy bandwagon, Collins said he'd like to see photovoltaic collectors on the moon. "As Gingrich-y as that sounds … we can do this now!" he said.
Correction: July 26, 2012
An earlier version of the item incorrectly identified the political race Green Party candidate David Collins is involved in. Collins is running for the open Senate seat in Texas. Green Party candidate Colia Clark is vying for the Senate seat currently occupied by New York Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand.


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The University of Geneva has announced the launch of a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) on blockchain development, according to the statement which was published on the official website of the university.
As it states, the course will be supported by video-conference, 30 hours on Fridays (9H - 13H and 14H - 18H Geneva time) and Saturdays (9H - 13H Geneva time).
The course will reportedly help to find out how to design the architecture of a decentralized application (dApp), reveal the issues beyond the technical field such as the legal issues of smart contracts (tokens, tokenomics, cryptos, ICOs, etc.).
The course will be lead by Dr. Jean-Marc Seigneur.
Earlier, IFZ performed a study, according to which, Singapore, Zurich, and Geneva offer the best conditions for business development in the sphere of financial technologies - especially in the field of blockchain and cryptocurrencies.


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Livestock farmers urged to embrace technology
By Business Reporter | Nov. 27, 2022
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Agriculture experts have urged the government and local farmers to embrace smart technology to address the challenges bedevilling the livestock sector.
Zimbabwe's livestock sector is positioned to take a key role in the current national inclusive transformation agenda towards attainment of the Agenda 2030.
About 90% of the national herd is held by the small holder communal sector.
Yet growth of the sector is currently being stifled by high prevalence of a variety of livestock diseases such as theileriosis.
The presence of these diseases and the perceived risk from the emerging diseases that have potential to decimate the sector have become a major stumbling block for entry into local, regional and international markets.
Global Renaissance Investment CEO Ngoni Dzirutwe said technology provides farmers with smart solutions to enhance their operations across the health and welfare of their animals.
"Animal trackers, such as those used on cows, have developed considerably, enabling farmers to access detailed data from their mobile phones to track animals, diseases and improve welfare," Dzirutwe said.
"Recording herd health is now more manageable and detailed through trackers and drones.
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"Unusual or slow movements in cattle can indicate illness.
"Additionally, the technology enables farmers to easily record health management events, such as vaccinations or diseases, for each individual animal using their mobile phones.
"When combined with location technology, it enables farmers and veterinarians to monitor disease and act more quickly to any outbreaks."
Dzirutwe noted that new mobile near-infrared devices are also enabling farmers to better monitor exactly what is in their feed and troubleshoot nutritional deficiencies early.
"The devices scan samples of the feed and send the nutritional information directly to the farmer's mobile phone, giving them access to nutritional information in real time," he said.
"These devices provide a more dynamic way of controlling feed quality than traditional methods, which often require the farmer to send samples to be tested in a lab, an expensive and lengthy exercise.
"These new capabilities give farmers better control of their feed to confidently rear healthy animals, and predict production and profitability for their farms."
Zimbabwe recently launched its first-ever Boran Quarantine Station to boost livestock genetics in the country and increase the national herd to 5.5 million by 2025.
"According to the livestock recovery plan, we intend to target four facets of our livestock subspace so that the livestock subspace can contribute significantly to the US$8,2 billion agricultural economy by the year 2025," said Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development permanent secretary John Basera.
"The livestock sub-sector is supposed to contribute about 25 to 35%. Issues around genetic improvement are of critical importance. Issues around animal health and averting poverty are also of critical importance due to the provision of animal feed."
Meanwhile, GRI will from December 8 to 10 hold a Smart Farming Indaba in Victoria Falls to determine the country's readiness to adopt smart technology in the agriculture sector.
The conference, running under the theme "Smart farming and value addition to be a breadbasket again in line with NDS1," has several high-ranking speakers including Agricultural minister Anxious Masuka, Zimbabwe Farmers Union executive director Paul Zakaria, Indian ambassador to Zimbabwe Vijay Khanduja and African Development Bank ambassador Judith Kateerra among others.
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According to Knight Frank, many recent developments are self-financed, which is limiting the scope and quantity of new projects.
ZSE boss speaks on delistings, switch to VFEX
The ZSE has performed badly in efforts to attract foreign direct investment which led Bgoni to declare it as "the worst performing market" in Africa last August.
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SeedCo records 14% growth in volumes
These adjustments on the local front helped boost turnover by at least 5%.
By Rugare Mubika
Fumati boss owes success to hard work
"We didn't start big, but over the years we have recorded amazing growth thanks to our hard work, quality workmanship as well as high regard for the client," Changweya said.
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In this article, we offer a second group of four, quick and simple, Emergence Personality tests. Each test is capable of determining both a person's character type and his or her social priorities while in a normal state of consciousness.
Please note, the four tests included here have questions which are designed to test people in a normal state of consciousness. Thus, the questions are positively biased; meaning, they are things you do want to happen, or get, or be.
How accurate are these tests? Surprisingly so, even if you take only one. However, the way to double check your outcome is to also take at least one negatively biased test. These tests use questions designed to be asked when a person is under stress. Thus, these questions take the form of things you do not want to happen, or get, or be.
So where are the negatively biased six question tests? They are in a separate article. However, if you want to do the negative double-check part of the positively biased tests now, you can simply negate any of the positively biased questions, voicing them so they become things you do not want to happen, or get, or be.
Finally, please know that the main use for these positively biased tests is to determine peoples' upper pair of social priorities. Thus, ambiguity in the lower pair is common and can be disregarded, as the primary assessment tool for the lower pair of priorities is the negatively biased tests.


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The Association holds an Annual General Meeting every year to which all members are invited. In March open exhibitions and events to celebrate International Women's Day are organised and all members are invited to participate.
For members wishing to join as an Associate Member (annual fee £10) there are opportunities to network with other members, promote artists' work and discounts on Association events.
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Synagoga została zbudowana w drugiej połowie XVIII wieku. Po pożarze w 1840 roku przeszła poważną przebudowę, podczas której nadano jej cechy stylu klasycystycznego. Nabożeństwa odbywały się do II wojny światowej, podczas której zostało zniszczone cenne wyposażenie synagogi. Po zakończeniu wykorzystywana była jako magazyn. W 2002 roku rozpoczął się jej kapitalny remont.

Murowany budynek synagogi wzniesiono na planie prostokąta. Wewnątrz znajduje się prostokątna główna sala modlitewna, w której na wschodniej ścianie zachowała się oprawa Aron ha-kodesz. W zachodniej części na piętrze znajduje się babiniec, do którego prowadzi osobna klatka schodowa.

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Rome's Appian Way (Appia Antica) is home to some of the city's most fascinating Roman ruins, but many of the archeological sites are too far to walk to from the city. This private 3-hour tour ensures an easy ride aboard an electric golf cart, stopping to take in highlights such as the Villa di Massenzio, Villa Capo di Bove, the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, and the Catacombs of San Callisto.
Rome: Appian Way Catacombs and Aqueducts Private Bike Tour
Cycle from central Rome to the ancient Appian Way during this private, guided tour on an electric bike. Swap the bustle of the city for the serene Italian countryside, dotted with ruins and mausoleums. Choose from two tour itineraries: a longer cycling route past Roman aqueducts, or a get-down visit at the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano, with admission tickets included.
Ancient Appian Way PRIVATE e-bike Tour
Escape the bustle of the capital and explore leafy, lesser-known attractions surrounding Rome on this half-day tour of the Ancient Appian Way on an electric-powered bicycle. Get a first-hand peek at the Eternal City's ancient aqueducts, and enjoy a mix of history, nature, and art. Tours include a lunch stop at a traditional trattoria, at your own expense.
Appian Way and Aqueducts with lunch
The Regina Viarum is the oldest and most important road built by the Romans, The Queen of the Roads. Only a short drive from the city centre, it hides its magic through mausoleums, catacombs and roman ancient villas that give you a peaceful feeling and impression of being miles away from the chaos. Integrated to the Regional Park of Appian Way is the Aqueducts Park. With the remains of two stunning Roman Aqueducts, The Aqueduct Claudio and the Aqueduct Felix this is a stop not to be missed.
3-Hour Rome Small-Group Sightseeing Tour by Vespa
When in Rome, travel like a Roman aboard a vintage Vespa on this 3-hour tour. Hop aboard your classic scooter and follow your guide on a scenic route around the Aurelian Walls, along the Tiber riverfront, and out to explore the ancient ruins of the Appian Way and the idyllic Orange Garden of Aventine Hill.
Private Half-Day Bike Tour of Rome
See Rome on two wheels on this 4-hour private bike tour. You'll explore outside the historical center to discover a new piece of the city. Following a private guide, visit hidden gems that most visitors never see and get to know the real Rome through a local's eyes. A glass of wine is included.
Christianity in the Ancient Rome Private Tour
Explore some of the history of Christianity in Ancient Rome on this private tour to some of the city's many churches. Learn about the time that St Peter and St Paul spent in Rome, including their imprisonment during the reign of Roman Emperor Nero; visit the Basilica of St Sabina, an early Christian landmark; and see the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Appian Way Ebike Tour: Rome Countryside and Waterways
Roman history buffs don't need to travel far to escape the crowds of sites like the Colosseum and Forum. On this guided cycling tour, set off from central Rome to explore the Appia Antica, an ancient Roman road lined with catacombs, aqueducts, and baths that runs through the countryside just south of the city. Enjoy a picnic lunch next to a natural spring before returning to the bustle of Rome.
Appian Way Vespa Rome Tour
Explore Italy's capital city by Vespa along the great Apian Way, one of the most important roads of ancient Rome. Rev up your engine for this exciting tour, which leads you past early roman tombs and Christian catacombs, churches such as Domini Quo Vadis and the Circus of Maxentius, an exquisitely preserved Roman circus built between AD 306 and 312. Get out of the city center to experience the local countryside, learning about local sights and attractions from your expert guide as you go.
Private Tour: Christian Rome
Step into the early days of Christian history on a private, 6-hour tour of Rome's holy sites, and experience the city where Constantine, St. Peter and St. Paul lived and preached. Discover the 5th-century Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Basilica of St. John Lateran and Pontius Pilate's steps, an important pilgrimage site. See millennia-old relics treasured by saints and Popes, then head to the below-ground Catacombs for a tour of the tunnels where generations of Christian martyrs were buried and remembered.
Private Tour: Holy Sites of Rome
Visit the major religious history sites of Rome on this private day tour. Visit the Basilica of Rome, Basilica of Saint Praxedis, and the Patriarchal Basilica of St. Mary Major, and learn the hidden secrets behind these important sites from your guide. You'll also get the chance to cross the threshold of the Holy Door in the Cathedral of Rome. Round-trip transportation from central Rome hotels is included.
Bike Rental: Appia Antica Regional Park in Rome
Cruise through Rome on two wheels with this cycle through the Appia Antica Regional Park. Customize the itinerary according to your interests and cover ground quickly as you explore the bicycle trails of this ancient highway, home to several historic landmarks including the Villa of Massenzio. Helmets and locks are included.
Private Tour: Basilicas of Rome
Go behind the scenes to discover the five major basilicas of Rome and learn about the influence of Christianity on the Eternal City during this in-depth private guided tour. Get a peek at priceless relics—believed to be thorns from Jesus's crown—and marvel at Renaissance artworks and stunning architectural gems. Tours include free time for lunch and comfortable transfers in your own private vehicle—plus the option to explore the mysterious catacombs.
Full Day Vatican Museums and Underground Tour in Rome
Discover Rome's history on a full-day tour to Vatican City and the catacombs. Begin at the Vatican with a skip-the-line ticket to visit the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica where you can find works of art by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael and more. Then head underground to explore the ancient Roman catacombs and other Christian landmarks such as the Cathedral of Rome and the Holy Staircase.
Appian Way Catacombs and Acqueducts with lunch
Take a nice ride along the Antique Appian Way & Aqueducts of Rome. Through the parks just outside the walls of Rome. Riding E-Bikes allows you to easily cover many sites in a single day without breaking a sweat or being trapped behind the glass windows of a huge tour bus. Along the way, listen to in-depth guided commentary from your guide during stops at Trastevere, the Colisseum, the Circus Maximus, and others.
Roman Countryside: Ancient Appian Way, Aqueducts park and Caffarella park
On this half-day tour through the Roman countryside, you'll be traveling along a path whose history dates back to 312 BC. During your journey, you will stop to explore the historical sites along the Appian Way, enjoy the beautiful sights (great for taking pictures), and continue your ride to the Roman burial sites. Follow your guide to gain the first-hand experience of the ancient aqueducts of Rome in the Parco degli Acquedotti. This tour will give you a deeper understanding of the history, nature, and art of the Eternal City. Then you will head to Parco della Caffarella and the Parco Tor Fiscale! Here you will be pleasantly enchanted as you are immersed in the beautiful nature of the Roman countryside while exploring the historical remains of Ancient Rome. Pay attention to your guide as he fascinates you with the many rich stories of Ancient Rome. Be sure to enjoy the free time allotted for taking pictures before heading back to the meeting place, at which point the tour will end.
eBiking along the Appian Way
The Appian Way was one of the first roads ever built and ran from ancient Rome all the way to Brindisi in south Italy. On this tour, explore the fascinating ruins along the ancient road by e-bike, meaning you can cycle further and cover up to 19 miles (30 kilometers) without getting tired. See the Aqueduct of Claudius, Circus Maximus, and Bath of Caracalla; learn about ancient Rome from an archaeologist guide; and visit sights often left off other tour itineraries.
The Ancient Appian Way & Catacombs by bicycle
Take a break from city crowds on an eco-friendly bike tour through Appian Way, one of the oldest and most important roads in ancient Rome. Going with a guide ensures you never get lost, and see landmarks along the way that visitors often miss.
Rome Appian Way Bike Small Group Tour
See more of Rome during a small-group bike tour that follows the Appian Way for the ultimate experience of this 2,300-year-old road. Pass by ancient Roman ruins such as Terme di Caracalla and Circus Maximus, and explore the scenic parks that surround Rome's city center. Your guide shares details about early Christians, the catacombs, and other fascinating stories throughout this leisurely ride.
Appian Way e-Bike tour with yoga among the olive groves #6h
This fantastic experience offers a day of physical and mental well-being under the sun of the Eternal City. It is perfect for those who want to exploit all the "Dolce Vita" potential that Rome can offer in one fell swoop: – yoga in the olive goves – oil & wine tasting – visit of the Appia Antica It is not important that you are a yoga expert, quite the contrary. It could be an opportunity to approach this discipline: Appia Antica and its landscapes are the ideal environments to educate body-mind balance. With the Bike + Yoga Tour you will visit the Appian Way in an original way, within everyone's reach, which combines an e-bike adventure pedaling among the remains of Ancient Rome with the intimate atmosphere of yoga inside a 'Farm, surrounded by historic olive groves, and a refreshing wine and oil tasting accompanied by local products. The tour is amazing: you can immerse yourself in centuries of history and cycle between city walls, catacombs, Roman tombs, remains of ancient villas and much more. In addition, your guide will win you over with some historical tales and anecdotes and you will be able to create a perfect harmony between what your eyes will see and what will free your imagination. The cycling experience will continue inside the farm, surrounded by olive groves, where you will do an hour of Yoga with a qualified teacher, to relax your muscles and breathe the pure air of the Roman greenery, away from the noise of the city. At the end of the Yoga class, a well-deserved tasting of wine and oil with local products will be waiting for you inside the garden, before returning to the starting point.
Christianity in ancient Rome Private Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia port
Discover many of Rome's most important landmarks—and learn all about the city's Christian history—on this full-day shore excursion. Meet your guide directly upon disembarking at the Civitavecchia port, and hop aboard your private vehicle. You'll visit the Mamertine Prison (entry own expense) to see where Saints Peter and Paul were once supposedly imprisoned; will learn about the Christian past of the Aventine Hill; will stroll the Appian Way and see its famed Catacombs (entry own expense), and more.
ALONG ROME'S EMPIRE ROADS-English Speaking Driver-Ostia Antica 2 hr Private tour
Drive Along Two ancient Roman roads, still used in modern day: Via Ostiensis (modern day name Via Ostiense), and Via Appia (the ancient portion of the road known as Ancient Appian Way). Both Roman roads take you from Rome to some incredible places that you will discover during this exciting Tour!
Christian Rome with Driver Private Shore Excursion for Cruisers
Rome is a city that is rich in history and has remained one of the most visited cities by Christians from around the globe. From Caesar and Pontius Pilate, to St. Paul and the Apostles, visitors will find that our Christian Rome Tour allows them to walk in the footsteps of the Saints. The Christian Rome Tour combines some of Rome's most significant and incredible churches that have inspired pilgrims and visitors for centuries, with top historic sites, monuments, lively piazzas, and museums that you expect to see in the Eternal City for an exciting tour experience in Rome From the cruise port your tour will start with an easy and comfortable drive to Rome that will take approximately 90 minutes. During this time, your private driver will point out various points of interest along the way and answer any questions that you may have about your day. This is as Tour By Car with English Speaking Driver it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide.
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Villa of the Quintilii (Villa dei Quintili)
Ciampino International Airport (CIA)
Aqueduct Park (Parco degli Acquedotti)
Circus of Maxentius (Circo di Massenzio)
Garbatella District (Quartiere Garbatella)
Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura)
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Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem (Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme)
Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi
Basilica of St. John Lateran (Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano)
Baths of Caracalla (Terme di Caracalla)
Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta) and Chapel of San Lorenzo
Porta Maggiore
Villa Celimontana
Basilica of St. Stephen in the Round (Basilica di Santo Stefano Rotondo)
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This week we've been reading a book that we were sent from Aveeno. It's the second in a trilogy about Ellie and Eddie, (see our review of the first here) about a little girl and her gecko with dry skin. This one focuses on taking care of your skin whilst on holiday and is called Happy Skin Holiday, you can download it for free from their website here.
Ethan really enjoys the story (unfortunately Ivy still doesn't really sit still for proper stories, at least she does sit still when I put her cream on though!) The family go camping and Ellie is worried about not remembering to put on her cream while they are away, but they have a little song that they sing and a way to remember when it's time to put it on.
It's a cute story, Ethan loves trying to find Eddie on every page and it helps to encourage him to put his cream on his dry skin. We sometimes have a bit of a battle at bedtime when he's just too tired to put it on, but when we remind him of Ellie and Eddie he co-operates. This book comes at a great time for anyone who went on holidays over Easter, we have a holiday coming up in a few weeks and we'll definitely be bringing it along with us to remind Ethan about his cream. And we'll definitely remember to bring enough of their cream with us, unlike our recent trip to South Africa when we just assumed that we could buy Aveeno and couldn't find it anywhere. Next time I will be better prepared!


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Günther Walter Gellermann (* 17. Juli 1930 in Bremen; † 25. Dezember 2002 in Koblenz) war ein deutscher Beamter und Historiker.

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Gellermann absolvierte zunächst eine Lehre zum Maurer und arbeitete mehrere Jahre in diesem Bereich. Er legte erfolgreich eine Begabtenprüfung ab und studierte von 1953 bis 1960 Politische Wissenschaften an der Hochschule für Politik München (Diplom 1957) und Geschichte und Geographie an der Freien Universität Berlin. 1960 machte er das Erste Staatsexamen für das Lehramt an Gymnasien. Danach absolvierte er das Referendariat und legte 1962 das Assessorexamen ab.

Sodann war er im Schuldienst tätig. 1964 wurde er Studienrat. Von 1965 bis 1971 war er Bezirksstadtrat für Volksbildung im Bezirk Schöneberg. 1971 wechselte er von der SPD zur CDU.

1981 wurde er bei Andreas Hillgruber an der Philosophischen Fakultät der Universität zu Köln mit der Dissertation Die Armee Wenck. Aufstellung, Einsatz und Ende der 12. deutschen Armee 1945 zum Dr. phil. promoviert.

Schriften (Auswahl)
 Die Armee Wenck – Hitlers letzte Hoffnung. Aufstellung, Einsatz und Ende der 12. deutschen Armee im Frühjahr 1945. Bernard und Graefe, Koblenz 1984, ISBN 3-7637-5438-5.
 Der Krieg, der nicht stattfand. Möglichkeiten, Überlegungen und Entscheidungen der deutschen obersten Führung zur Verwendung chemischer Kampfstoffe im 2. Weltkrieg. Bernard und Graefe, Koblenz 1986, ISBN 3-7637-5804-6.
 Moskau ruft Heeresgruppe Mitte … was nicht im Wehrmachtbericht stand – die Einsätze des geheimen Kampfgeschwaders 200 im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Bernard und Graefe, Koblenz 1988, ISBN 3-7637-5851-8.
 …und lauschten für Hitler. Geheime Reichssache. Die Abhörzentralen des Dritten Reiches. Bernard und Graefe, Bonn 1991, ISBN 3-7637-5899-2.
 Geheime Wege zum Frieden mit England. Ausgewählte Initiativen zur Beendigung des Krieges 1940/42. Bernard und Graefe, Koblenz 1995, ISBN 3-7637-5947-6.
 Der andere Auftrag. Agenteneinsätze deutscher U-Boote im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Bernard und Graefe, Koblenz 1997, ISBN 3-7637-5971-9.
 Tief im Hinterland des Gegners. … ausgewählte Unternehmen deutscher Geheimdienste im Zweiten Weltkrieg. Bernard und Graefe, Koblenz 1999, ISBN 3-7637-5998-0.
 Geheime Reichssache – geheime Kommandosache. Rätselhafte Fälle aus der Zeit des Zweiten Weltkrieges. Mittler, Hamburg u. a. 2002, ISBN 3-8132-0784-6.

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As we can see even in the present day America the situation remains the same, making it hard to describe this freedom, you might at one point think that you have and enjoy it but only to realize later that it was not meant to be.In another scenario we see Joyce asking Kit what she wants to be when she grows up, and she says, Nuclear Physicist (Marta, p43) which is such a demanding career. And in this, we learn that no matter what freedom is not given it's taken and usually to achieve it is not a walk in the park. And we see it compared to the modern America, whereby fighting for any freedom is a massive process, which calls for streets demonstration and boycotting, which can result in loss of life or property destruction.
We also see Marlene's and Joyce confronting each other on a drinking date. "Who's got to drive it on? First woman prime minister. Terrific. Aces. Right on. / You must admit. Certainly gets my vote." (Marta, p84) What we see is that there is hope for a brighter future, with more freedom. And when we compare with the modern-day America, the situation prevails, democracy has matured, and people have become more civilized, which means voting in able leaders who will not oppress but grant people the rightful freedoms.
Dvorak, Marta. Lire Margaret Atwood: the handmaid's tale. Presses universitaires de Rennes, 2016.


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Q: Learn to recognize whether an image of a handwritten digit and a recording refer to the same or different number I've two datasets to compare, 1) handwritten digits 0-9 as a 784-dimensional vector, 28x28 pixel grayscale image, and 2) recordings of a spoken name of a digit in Arabic ("zero", "one", etc.) given as an array of pre-extracted audio features MFCC. Each recording has a variable length with an array of shape (N, 13), N = number of frames, and 13 = the number of MFCC features.
To train I've a few datasets consisting of:

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*written_train.npy: array with 45,000 rows and 784 columns

*written_test.npy: array with 15,000 rows and 784 columns

*spoken_train.npy: array with 45,000 rows. Each row is an object of
shape (N, 13)

*spoken_test.npy: array with 15,000 rows. Each row is an object of shape
(N, 13)

*match_train.npy: array with 45,000 boolean values (False or True)

In the array from match_train there is a value at index j that specifies whether the image at row j from written_train and the audio at row j from spoken_train refer to the same number.
The goal is to have get a lowest error rate accuracy as possible.
How should I tackle this problem?

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IT preferences can feel like religion. Mac vs PC. Linux vs Windows, iOS vs Android. The same holds true with cloud services. The historical presence of MS Office in our daily work lives makes moving to G Suite feel more like a radical shift than moving to Office 365. And while there is something to be said for familiarity, the way we've always done things is not necessary the best way to do them, or the way we should be doing them in the future.
Our work environments are changing from structure and hierarchy to collaboration and teams.
The productivity tools we pick should foster and support the way your team wants to work rather than forcing your team into structures and processes that can stifle innovation, initiative, and productivity.
Both Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite give you the tools to help your team collaborate and thrive. The approaches, however, differ.
For about two years, Microsoft has focused on "cloud first; mobile first" as its strategy and mantra. The evolution of Office 365 and Azure demonstrate Microsoft's commitment and enthusiasm for the collaboration economy.
But Microsoft is about rapid evolution, not revolution. Microsoft understand that you have legacy systems and data — from MS Office documents to line-of-business systems — that you cannot replace all at once. One of the strengths of Office 365 is the ability to integrate the service with existing servers, applications, and data. In doing so, new capabilities work not only with cloud-based systems and data, but with your existing IT systems and services.
Microsoft's cloud-first strategy is clearly to expand the capability of Office 365, but let you access your on-premise systems and data. Case in point: Power BI. Power BI is a user-driven data analytics tool in Office 365 that is not part of the MS Office suite. Power BI lets you connect and include data from Excel, SQL Server, Dynamics, and hundreds of other sources — on premise and in the cloud.
Google has always been cloud-first — some might say cloud-only — in its strategy. Yes, G Suite integrates with your local Windows network and with your desktop MS Office suite. But the real power of G Suite is the innate design around collaboration and peer connectivity. Every app — and nearly every feature — supports real time collaboration. The apps within G Suite are designed to be efficient and "lighter weight" than other productivity suites, focusing on the functionality used by 80-90% of users and relying on third party solutions for the rest.
G Suite assumes, if not expects, you to use third party applications and solutions to build out your capabilities. Google focuses on integration with third parties as much, if not more, than adding major apps and functionality to G Suite. Need a CRM system? Take your pick from dozens of solutions ranging from major players like Salesforce.com and Prosperworks to niche and vertical market solutions like Bullhorn. Need a task management solution? Hive, Smartsheets, and many others are ripe for the picking.
Google's cloud strategy is clearly to provide a core productivity platform and to empower organizations to pick "best fit" and "best of breed" cloud (SaaS) solutions to fill broader needs and provide line of business functionality.
Even with a Cloud-First strategy, Microsoft focuses on including and providing a broad range of apps and solution within the Windows/Office365/Azure ecosystem. Yes, Microsoft fosters relationships and integrates with other cloud solutions and apps. Microsoft also integrates with legacy, on-premise systems. Google's culture is more "all in cloud". Yes, you can integrate MS Office. Yes, you can connect to on-premise systems. But your productivity suite will work best when you integrate with third party SaaS solutions.
Which solution — Office 365 and G Suite — is right for you depends on where you are and where you want to go as an organization. The decision is as much about culture, line of business apps, mobility, and other factors as it is about Outlook vs Gmail. When deciding which cloud, look forward and measure your decision against goals, objectives, and the long term strategy for your business as well as your IT.
For more discussion of factors to consider when deciding which cloud is best for your business, check out our recent eBook, Picking Your Productivity Cloud.


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Facebook Bans Advert Posted by Prime Minister's Former Aide
The advert was published by the "Fair Tax Campaign," ran by a former aide to Prime MInister Boris Johnson, but that information was not clear on the advert. Facebook has removed the advert unless the Fair Tax Campaign registers with Facebook and includes a disclaimer, per its rules on political ads.
News, 5 Nov 2019, 10:14 a.m. News & Analysis
Government Scheme Could See Massive 5G Masts Across Country
Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan has said the government would remove existing planning restrictions so that masts that exceed 25 meters tall could be built on protected areas in order to remove connection blackspots.
News, 27 Aug 2019, 12:19 p.m. News & Analysis
PM: Social Media Firms Should Stop Anti-Vaccination Fake News
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will say that social media companies aren't doing enough to stop the spread of anti-vaccination propaganda, as the head of NHS England blames Instagram and YouTube for fuelling disinformation.
News, 19 Aug 2019, 10:31 a.m. News & Analysis
UK to Facebook: Your Cambridge Analytica Story Doesn't Add Up
SEC documents say Facebook knew about Cambridge Analytica's troubling practices in September 2015, but Facebook has said publicly it didn't know about them until three months later. UK lawmakers want details on that discrepancy.
News, 1 Aug 2019, 3:58 p.m. News & Analysis
Russia-Based Facebook Campaign Spreads Brexit Conspiracy
Foreign accounts spread rumours that Boris Johnson - the current front-runner to be the UK's next Prime Minister - was going to be assassinated in an attempt to stop Brexit, as well as faking tweets from prominent UK and US politicians.
News, 25 Jun 2019, 12:48 p.m. News & Analysis
The UK 'Porn Ban': Everything You Need To Know
Confused about which pornographic websites will be blocked, how you'll have to verify your age, whether your data is safe, or if you can just bypass the ban altogether? We have all the answers and one strong recommendation: get a VPN.
Feature, 9 May 2019, 12:11 p.m. Features
UK Defence Secretary Fired Over Huawei Leak
Gavin Williamson reportedly leaked information to The Telegraph about the Prime Minister's plans to stop Huawei supplying core 5G equipment to British telecom services; Williamson 'swears on his children's lives' that neither he nor his staff are responsible.
News, 2 May 2019, 9:53 a.m. News & Analysis
Facebook Bans BNP, Britain First, and the English Defence League
"Individuals and organisations who spread hate, or attack or call for the exclusion of others on the basis of who they are, have no place on Facebook," the company said; some Neo-Nazi, fascist, and other far-right individuals have also been removed from the site.
UK Government To Enforce Age Checks on Porn Sites in July
If a website does not comply with the scheme, they will face having payment services stopped or the entire website being blocked for UK users. However, viewers can still see pornography on Twitter, Reddit, free pornography sites, or via a VPN.
Security Firm: Foreign Far-Right Tweets Muddying Brexit Debate
Research from F-Secure shows that Twitter accounts outside of the UK have been boosting pro-Leave Brexit content and exhibiting "inorganic" behaviour. Pro-Leave accounts also rely on support from non-authoritative news sources and receive disproportionate amounts of engagement.
News, 13 Mar 2019, 11:08 a.m. News & Analysis
House of Lords Wants New 'Digital Authority' to Rein in Big Tech
While there are over a dozen UK regulators that are overseeing the digital world, there is no singular body which has complete control. This authority would recommend new laws, mediate conflicts, and provide reports to parliament on the state of internet regulation.
'Facebook Must Be Regulated by Government' Says Parliament
The regulator would have the power to launch legal action should companies breach this code of ethics (and would receive complaints from members of the public about social media companies), as well as being funded by a tax on big tech companies operating in the UK.
News, 18 Feb 2019, 12:53 p.m. News & Analysis
British Intelligence Says Huawei Risk to 5G Is Manageable
The United Kingdom stands in contrast to the other members of the Five Eyes alliance - which also includes Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States - but its decision will influence other European nations that do not have access to the same level of security information.
News, 18 Feb 2019, 10:55 a.m. News & Analysis
UK Government Could Ban Social Media Over Suicide Images
After a 14-year-old girl committed suicide, seemingly spurred on after unrestrictedly viewing negative images on Instagram, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock said that unless social media giants "purge" such images Parliament could "sanction" the platforms.
News, 28 Jan 2019, 10:19 a.m. News & Analysis
Government Invests £4m Into Developing eSports Platform
The platform, called Weavr, immerse users in "data-driven stories" to give greater insight into the matches, using AI and data learning to develop personalised viewing experiences. A further £14m will be invested in extended-reality performances from the RSC and new exhibits in London museums.
News, 10 Jan 2019, 12:30 p.m. News & Analysis


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Family risk 'triage' will expedite cases
Chief Justice of the Family Court Will Alstergren.
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8:08PM DECEMBER 2, 2020
The Family Court is to unveil landmark reforms aimed at identifying families most at risk from domestic violence, child abuse and drug and alcohol problems.
Parents battling over the care of their children will be asked to complete a confidential online questionnaire aimed at identifying whether their safety or welfare is at risk.
The risk screening will not be mandatory, to ensure that litigants intent on "gaming the system" cannot delay a case by refusing to complete it.
A litigant will not know if their partner has completed the assessment, or what information has been provided — which will not be used in court. Instead, it will be used by the court to triage families based on risk, and refer parents to appropriate support services.
High-risk families will be placed in a new expedited court list known as the "Evatt List", after the first Family Court chief justice Elizabeth Evatt. Ten specialist judges, selected for their training in family violence, will preside over the cases.
Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren will announce the reforms, which will cost $13.5m over 2½ years, in a speech on the Gold Coast on Thursday.
The project will be trialled first in the Federal Circuit Court, which handles almost 90 per cent of family law disputes — starting in Adelaide on Monday, then Brisbane and Parramatta, in Sydney's west, in January. It will be in the Family Court next year.
Chief Justice Alstergren will say the level of family violence was a "disgrace". "We as a community cannot accept the number of deaths every week, month or year, or the number of people scarred for life physically, or mentally. For too long, the process of separation and divorce has been viewed largely as a legal issue. But we know it is much broader than that."
Family Court registrar Lisa O'Neill told The Australian the aim was to move away from a system "often quite distressing and difficult for litigants" to a more positive and helpful process. The online system would be protected by "bank-style" security, she said.
"We want people to feel they can go and get help for their underlying issues without the fear it will be used against them," Ms O'Neill said.
She said judges would still test any allegations of violence or abuse made in court. "If you do end up on the Evatt List, it's not determinative of the outcome. Judges will still make a decision based on the evidence," she said.
"One of the complaints by dads is that … there can be a really long time where they're not seeing their children and this will deal with that because these cases are going to be prioritised."
Ms O'Neill, who has driven the project, met with leading psychologists and researchers to help design the system, and examined initiatives that had operated successfully in overseas courts.


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