The aim for seamless care that has long been the ultimate goal of good community psychiatry in the UK has disappeared, and there is now much needless argument over models of delivering care that ignore its main philosophy. It is argued that this ossification of care has not only made it ineffective, but has also promoted demoralisation and burn-out in the workforce, as the locus of control has shifted from clinician to managerial imperative. An initiative that can break up the opaque structures that hinder continuity of care is now available and a suggestion is made for a flexible, invigorated community care team system based on smaller catchment areas that allows a single team to combine the elements of assertive outreach, crisis resolution and early intervention with in-patient care.
Kristian Markon (2013) is generally right in his diagnostic assessment but less so in his solutions. Nosology gets in the way of science when it becomes authoritative, as it often prevents science from proceeding in the systematic way that it would do otherwise, but the solution is not to abandon formal nosologies. Rather, we should endeavor to stop them from becoming authoritative, by overcoming nosological practice when it stands in the way of science. By considering the different functions of nosology and science, it is possible to get a compromise.
BACKGROUND: Medically unexplained symptoms are difficult to measure and in most cases the diagnosis is made either from independent data such as consultants' opinions or medical outcomes, or by proxy measures such as numbers of symptoms or consultations. A valid self-rated measure would be of value in assessing this highly prevalent condition. AIMS: To describe a new scale of nine items, the Schedule for Evaluation of Persistent Symptoms (SEPS), its properties, its internal consistency, its distribution in a sample of 470 medical patients, its relationship to social functioning and health anxiety (hypochondriasis), and its construct validity by comparing its results with an independent diagnostic examination of each patient's notes two years subsequent to assessment. METHOD: A prevalence study was carried out in 405 consenting medical patients in primary care, cardiology, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology and endocrine clinics, in which the SEPS scale, the Health Anxiety Inventory (HAI) and the Social Functioning Questionnaire (SFQ) were each completed. RESULTS: The mean score on the SEPS scale in 470 patients was 13.4. Exploratory factor analysis revealed two main factors, one concerned focus on symptoms and the other on their attribution. Examination of all data showed a cut-off point of 14 as indicating the presence of pathological medically unexplained symptoms (MUS). Agreement between the consultants' diagnosis and pathological MUS scores was fairly good with a score of 14 or more on the SEPS showing sensitivity of 0.65 and negative predictive accuracy of 0.90. CONCLUSION: It is concluded that the SEPS scale has potential value in screening patients with suspected medically unexplained symptoms.


Success in business hinges on understanding the group members and building effective teams based on their abilities.Sadly, conventional business wisdom dictates that all employees must fully possess all well rounded skills for all responsibilities that an employee could possibility fill on a team. An employee cannot provide everything for a team.Modern executives must understand that every employee, including themselves, holds strong positives and terse negatives. Proper management involves accentuating team member strengths and minimizing weaknesses with eyes wide open without the ridiculous belief that no one should hold negatives at all.


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NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional (AOLCP) status is renewable on an annual basis upon submission of evidence of the required number of approved continuing education credit hours, a signed application for re-accreditation and the required fee which goes to support the OLC program.
The accreditation year follows the calendar year. Please note that our accreditation deadline always falls on the first of the year. All AOLCPs, including those who were newly accredited in this calendar year, must have proof of credits and payment postmarked by January 1, of the following year, in order to reaccredit for that year. There is a 30 day grace period before a $25 late fee is charged.
A completed re-accreditation form with evidence of 4 (four) hours of approved continuing education credits, signed off by course instructors OR evidence of 2 (two) hours of teaching organic land care workshops or trainigs. Teaching credits must be approved in advance by the NOFA OLC Credit Subcommittee.
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Don't let anything stop you, not even your phone battery! Let's face it, nowadays we use our phones for everything, if it's not for necessity, it's for entertainment. Use the cable from your usual charger and plug it into this Powerbank to recharge your mobile devices, because we know how important it is to "stay connected".


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High School sweethearts Justin and Bri met in their high school biology lab, and that's where the made-for-movie romance began. Bri, the creative type, a hairstylist specializing in wedding hair, and Justin the business type working in steel sales perfectly complement each other. Justin's goofy and laid back personality accompanies Bri's detail oriented style. Both Bri and Justin grew up in the Twin Cities and have been together for almost 7 years now. They enjoy an adventurous lifestyle spending time outdoors, especially with their two dogs!
Justin proposed in February 2015 and the wedding planning process started immediately after that, actually Bri admits there were a few things in the works before he officially popped the question! Their "Woodsy Christmas Glam" wedding took place on December 5th 2015. The ceremony was held at the Nazareth Chapel at University of Northwestern St. Paul, and the celebration continued at the Silverwood Park in St. Anthony. The couple knew they wanted a traditional church ceremony from the start. Justin attended school at Northwestern so the couple spent a lot of time their and the chapel is beautiful so the choice was easy! Next on the list was finding the perfect reception location to continue the winter wonderland wedding. The Silverwood Park is only a few minutes away from the chapel and the location includes a large fireplace on the patio overlooking the lake, perfect for their winter wedding dream! The wooded scenery surrounding the reception location looked picture-perfect with the winter dusting of snow.
The wedding vision evolved as the planning process unfolded. The final inspiration for the big day featured elements of old Hollywood glam mixed with woodsy Christmas décor and greenery. The couple loves nature and wanted to feature some rustic elements, utilizing the natural beauty of their location. At the same time, Bri didn't want to give up any formality or the opportunity for glitz and glam that a winter wedding date offers. At first the couple was worried these two visions wouldn't complement each other, but in the end it came together and worked beautifully!
When it came time to say yes to a dress Bri was certain she had the style set in stone. Once she began trying on gowns her vision completely changed. Before her second trip to the salon she decided to spend more time looking online to open her eyes to different shapes and styles she might like. The bride fell in love with a fully beaded Art Deco style gown with a deep cut open back by Essence of Australia she found while browsing online. When she discovered that same gown at Raffine Bridal she slipped it on and immediately knew it was the one!
Bri thought long and hard about what her bridesmaids would wear on the big day. She wanted to find something that would stand out and represent the Christmas Glam feeling without breaking the bank. She took input from her bridesmaids and agreed on really fun Essence of Australia gold sequin gowns from Raffine Bridal, it doesn't get much better for a Christmas glam wedding! The wedding colors featured on the day were gold and navy with accents of wine/burgundy. Bri decided to dress her junior bridesmaids in wine colored Bill Levkoff gowns that perfectly completed the rich winter color scheme.
The groom and groomsmen wore navy tuxes with navy vests from Savvi Formalwear. Justin stood out wearing a gold and white striped bow tie while the groomsmen wore gold ties. All the men wore brown shoes that accompanied their navy tuxes.
Bri walked down the aisle at the beautiful Nazareth Chapel to an instrumental version of How Long Will I love You by Ellie Goulding. After the couple said their "I Dos" and sealed it with a kiss, they moved the celebration to St. Anthony where guests were wined and dined with chicken and prime rib options served with potatoes and vegetables. Guests satisfied their sweet tooth with two different cake options from Buttercream, one a strawberry lemon and the other a chocolate baileys, perfect for the December evening. Guests were also able to indulge in an adorable hot chocolate bar! Tables were dressed with beautiful florals featuring roses, hydrangeas and lots of greenery. Gold elements such as golden branches added to the glam feeling in the room. Bri and Justin took the floor for their first dance to Forever Like That by Ben Rector.
If we have ever seen a DIY masterpiece this winter wedding might be it! Bri and her mom utilized all their creative talents in the brainstorming and execution of many gorgeous features for the big day. They did most of the décor on their own. Bri's favorite project was an archway of branches covered in lights with mistletoe hanging in the center. Guests loved using this area for photo ops. They also refinished a couch with navy fabric to use for photos as well as a seating option by the outdoor fireplace at the reception. Bri and her mom had fun experimenting and crafting the perfect centerpieces and large bouquet for the romantic winter event.
Bri and Justin's favorite moment of the wedding day was enjoying their first meal as a married couple together, surrounded by those who are most important to them. They were able to look around the room in awe seeing how every last detail and months of planning came together even better than they imagined. Their advice for couples in the midst of planning is to cross off as many of the little things on your list right away because the day sneaks up too quickly and you don't want to run out of time for the details. They were able to enjoy every second of the planning process by staying organized and having fun with it!


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The Old Solvent Tanks (OST), located at the Savannah River Site (SRS) Old Radioactive Waster Burial Ground (ORWBG), are comprised of 22 underground storage tanks that were used to store spent radioactive solvent and aqueous wastes generated from the plutonium-uranium extraction (PUREX) process. The OSTs were installed at various dates between 1955 and 1968 and used to store the spent solvents until 1974. The spent solvents stored in the OSTs were transferred out from 1976 through 1981 leaving only residual liquids and sludges that could not be pumped out. Final remediation goals for the ORWBG include an overlying infiltration control system. If the tanks were to structurally fail, they would collapse causing potential for onsite worker exposure and release of tank contents to the environment. Therefore, as an interim action, methods for stabilizing the tanks were evaluated. The preferred remedial action was "Grouting of the Tank Wastes In-situ." The primary function of the grout is to provide structural stability of the tanks by filling void space with material that prevents tank collapse. Incidental to any mixing that may occur, residual material in the tanks will be incorporated into the grouting mixture. The incidental grouting will ultimately improve environmental protection by rendering the residual material immobile. To accomplish this task, the SRS Environmental Restoration Division (ERD) teamed with the Savannah River Technology Center (SRTC) to determine a remedial design strategy and to translate this strategy into a construction specification and drawings for implementation. The OST remedial design strategy contained the following key aspects for performance requirements and acceptance criteria: • Grout mix; • Tank atmosphere testing; • Grout delivery system and camera monitoring system; • Off-Gas HEPA filter system and environmental monitoring; • OST Sealing and labeling. From November 2001 through February 2003 all 22 Old Solvent Tanks were successfully stabilized. This paper will discuss the systems designed to perform and monitor the grouting operation, the grouting process, and the radiological controls and wastes associated with grouting the Old Solvent Tanks.
Smail TR, Herb AM, Hall MC. Stabilization of Underground Solvent Storage Tanks. ASME. International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management and Environmental Remediation, 9th ASME International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management and Environmental Remediation: Volumes 1, 2, and 3 ():1035-1040. doi:10.1115/ICEM2003-4786.


Two sides in decent form. Blackburn have only lost twice at home, certainly no mugs but apparently Lenihan is out and Mulgrew (who's not played for a month or so anyway) and Dack are rated 50/50 so would certainly fancy our chances is 2/3 of them miss out.
So many options currently, Eliasson, Palmer, Hunt etc are all in cracking form as well. Would only make one change though, Wright for Pisano.
Put in 4 fantastic performances before he got injured, best string of performances he's put in for us.
Got to love a good old shithouse win!


Anybody who is making figures for data visualization will eventually have to know a few things about how figures are stored on the computer. There are many different image file formats, and each has its own set of benefits and disadvantages. Choosing the right file format and the right workflow can alleviate many figure-preparation headaches.
My own preference is to use pdf for high-quality publication-ready files and generally whenever possible, png for online documents and other scenarios where bitmap graphics are required, and jpeg as the final resort if the png files are too large. In the following, I explain the key differences between these file formats and their respective benefits and drawbacks.
The most important difference between the various graphics formats is whether they are bitmap or vector (Table 27.1). Bitmaps or raster graphics store the image as a grid of individual points (called pixels), each with a specified color. By contrast, vector graphics store the geometric arrangement of individual graphical elements in the image. Thus, a vector image contains information such as "there's a black line from the top left corner to the bottom right corner, and a red line from the bottom left corner to the top right corner," and the actual image is recreated on the fly as it is displayed on screen or printed.
Vector graphics are also called "resolution-independent," because they can be magnified to arbitrary size without losing detail or sharpness. See Figure 27.1 for a demonstration.
Figure 27.1: Illustration of the key difference between vector graphics and bitmaps. (a) Original image. The black square indicates the area we are magnifying in parts (b) and (c). (b) Increasing magnification of the highlighted area from part (a) when the image has been stored as a bitmap graphic. We can see how the image becomes increasingly pixelated as we zoom in further. (c) Increasing magnification of a vector representation of the image. The image maintains perfect sharpness at arbitrary magnification levels.
Vector graphics have two downsides that can and often do cause trouble in real-world applications. First, because vector graphics are redrawn on the fly by the graphics program with which they are displayed, it can happen that there are differences in how the same graphic looks in two different programs, or on two different computers. This problem occurs most frequently with text, for example when the required font is not available and the rendering software substitutes a different font. Font substitutions will typically allow the viewer to read the text as intended, but the resulting image rarely looks good. There are ways to avoid these problems, such as outlining or embedding all fonts in a pdf file, but they may require special software and/or special technical knowledge to achieve. By contrast, bitmap images will always look the same.
Second, for very large and/or complex figures, vector graphics can grow to enormous file sizes and be slow to render. For example, a scatter plot of millions of data points will contain the x and y coordinates of every individual point, and each point needs to be drawn when the image is rendered, even if points overlap and/or are hidden by other graphical elements. As a consequence, the file may be many megabytes in size, and it may take the rendering software some time to display the figure. When I was a postdoc in the early 2000s, I once created a pdf file that at the time took almost an hour to display in the Acrobat reader. While modern computers are much faster and rendering times of many minutes are all but unheard of these days, even a rendering time of a few seconds can be disruptive if you want to embed your figure into a larger document and your pdf reader grinds to a halt every time you display the page with that one offending figure. Of course, on the flip side, simple figures with only a small number of elements (a few data points and some text, say) will often be much smaller as vector graphics than as bitmaps, and the viewing software may even render such figures faster than it would the corresponding bitmap images.
Most bitmap file formats employ some form of data compression to keep file sizes manageable. There are two fundamental types of compression: lossless and lossy. Lossless compression guarantees that the compressed image is pixel-for-pixel identical to the original image, whereas lossy compression accepts some image degradation in return for smaller file sizes.
To understand when using either lossless or lossy compression is appropriate, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of how these different compression algorithms work. Let's first consider lossless compression. Imagine an image with a black background, where large areas of the image are solid black and thus many black pixels appear right next to each other. Each black pixel can be represented by three zeroes in a row: 0 0 0, representing zero intensities in the red, green, and blue color channels of the image. The areas of black background in the image correspond to thousands of zeros in the image file. Now assume somewhere in the image are 1000 consecutive black pixels, corresponding to 3000 zeros. Instead of writing out all these zeros, we could store simply the total number of zeros we need, e.g. by writing 3000 0. In this way, we have conveyed the exact same information with only two numbers, the count (here, 3000) and the value (here, 0). Over the years, many clever tricks along these lines have been developed, and modern lossless image formats (such as png) can store bitmap data with impressive efficiency. However, all lossless compression algorithms perform best when images have large areas of uniform color, and therefore Table 27.1 lists png as optimized for line drawings.
Photographic images rarely have multiple pixels of identical color and brightness right next to each other. Instead they have gradients and other somewhat regular patterns on many different scales. Therefore, lossless compression of these images often doesn't work very well, and lossy compression has been developed as an alternative. The key idea of lossy compression is that some details in an image are too subtle for the human eye, and those can be discarded without obvious degradation in the image quality. For example, consider a gradient of 1000 pixels, each with a slightly different color value. Chances are the gradient will look nearly the same if it is drawn with only 200 different colors and coloring every five adjacent pixels in the exact same color.
The most widely used lossy image format is jpeg (Table 27.1), and indeed many digital cameras output images as jpeg by default. Jpeg compression works exceptionally well for photographic images, and huge reductions in file size can often be obtained with very little degradation in image quality. However, jpeg compression fails when images contain sharp edges, such as created by line drawings or by text. In those cases, jpeg compression can result in very noticeable artifacts (Figure 27.2).
Even if jpeg artifacts are sufficiently subtle that they are not immediately visible to the naked eye they can cause trouble, for example in print production. Therefore, it is a good idea to avoid the jpeg format whenever possible. In particular, you should avoid it for images containing line drawings or text, as is the case for data visualizations or screen shots. The appropriate format for those images is png or tiff. I use the jpeg format exclusively for photographic images. And if an image contains both photographic elements and line drawings or text, you should still use png or tiff. The worst case scenario with those file formats is that your image files grow large, whereas the worst case scenario with jpeg is that your final product looks ugly.
It is generally possible to convert any image format into any other image format. For example, on a Mac, you can open an image with Preview and then export to a number of different formats. In this process, though, important information can get lost, and information is never regained. For example, after saving a vector graphic into a bitmap format, e.g. a pdf file as a jpeg, the resolution independence that is a key feature of the vector graphic has been lost. Conversely, saving a jpeg image into a pdf file does not magically turn the image into a vector graphic. The image will still be a bitmap image, just stored inside the pdf file. Similarly, converting a jpeg file into a png file does not remove any artifacts that may have been introduced by the jpeg compression algorithm.
It is therefore a good rule of thumb to always store the original image in the format that maintains maximum resolution, accuracy, and flexibility. Thus, for data visualizations, either create your figure as pdf and then convert into png or jpg when necessary, or alternatively store as high-resolution png. Similarly, for images that are only available as bitmaps, such as digital photographs, store them in a format that doesn't use lossy compression, or if that can't be done, compress as little as possible. Also, store the image in as high a resolution as possible, and downscale when needed.


PanARMENIAN.Net – Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan has quiescent a post of Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) provincial structure head.
According to shirakcentre.org, Shirak provice administration preparation dialect conduct Sahak Minasyan insincere a post. The assembly was chaired by RPA emissary boss Hovik Abrahamyan.
YEREVAN. – The Catholicos of Armenian Apostolic Church Garegin II perceived 5 churchmen on Friday who were going to commence a eremite use in Armenia's Armed Forces.
Religious personality of Armenian Armed Forces Vrtanes Bishop Abrahamyan introduced a 5 churchmen to a Catholicos and spoke about a eremite use in Armenian army. Afterwards, a Catholicos sanctified a immature churchmen.
"You are called to lift a suggestion of Armenian soldiers and strengthen their adore towards a church and motherland. we ask we to be model persons for troops servants and to make them know that a army is a pledge of Armenian state and a existence of Armenian people," pronounced a Catholicos in his speech.
At benefaction there are 48 churchmen in opposite troops units of Armenia.
YEREVAN. – Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will revisit Iran during a finish of August, 2012. As a Iranian Fars group reports, Serzh Sargsyan has perceived an invitation to attend in a limit of a Non-Aligned Movement member countries that is to take place in Teheran.
In Tehran Armenian President Sargsyan will also reason meetings with Iranian officials and plead matters of team-work and issues in a region.
Iranian Interior Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar visited Armenia on Monday. He met Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Parliament Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan.
PanARMENIAN.Net – 168 Zham daily reports that in review with a paper's reporter, Minister of Nature Protection Aram Harutyunyan refuted rumors on Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan carrying severely contributed to his reappointment.
Rumors go in domestic circles that in 2007 Harutyunyan gave a afterwards Deputy Prime Minister, Territorial Administration Minister Hovik Abrahamyan USD 1 mln to assume Nature Protection Minister's post, with Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan carrying contributed to his reappointment this time, a daily says.
YEREVAN. – The antithesis Armenian National Congress' (ANC) National Assembly (NA) Faction leader, ANC Central Office Coordinator Levon Zurabyan met with NA Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan and lifted a emanate of combining Armenia's new NA commission to a Parliamentary Assembly of a Council of Europe (PACE). Zurabyan himself sensitive this during a press discussion on Tuesday.
In his words, Abrahamyan remarkable that a aged commission can still duty for 6 some-more months following Armenia's NA elections, that were hold on May 6.
Zurabyan, however, believes that even if a law allows this, NA authority should have acted according to logic, that is to say, a new commission should have been shaped and this would have reflected a choosing outcome.
"Not doing this means they are fearful a Congress' voice will strech PACE," combined Levon Zurabyan.
YEREVAN. – During Thursday's initial event of Armenia's fifth National Assembly (NA), statute Republican Party (RPA) NA Faction personality Galust Sahakyan nominated RPA members Eduard Sharmazanov and Hermine Naghdalyan as possibilities for a dual NA Deputy Speakers, Armenian News-NEWS.am reporter informs from a NA.
To note, RPA member Hovik Abrahamyan is already inaugurated Speaker during a aforesaid session.
According to a rough formula of a May 6 parliamentary elections, 5 domestic parties and one confederation will be represented in a 131-seat National Assembly (Parliament) of Armenia: Republican Party of Armenia – 44.05% (40 seats), Prosperous Armenia Party – 30.2% (28 seats), Armenian National Congress – 7.1% (7 seats), Heritage Party – 5.79% (5 seats), ARF Dashnaktsutyun Party – 5.73% (5 seats), and Orinats Yerkir Party – 5.49% (5 seats).
The boss of a Armenians' Union of Russia Ara Abrahamyan intends to revisit Sochi on Jun 10 in sequence to explain a situation, a vice-president of a Union Herman Ananyants told Armenian News-NEWS.am, adding that he himself contingency revisit Sochi on Jun 6.
Commenting on a tragedy between a internal Armenians and a construction workers he pronounced that a Armenians contingency not in any box respond to a actions of a visitors.
"If anyone is annoyed we know that one competence remove control and kick adult a delinquent fortifying one's honor," Herman Ananyants mentioned.
As Armenian News-NEWS.am reported earlier, a outrageous quarrel had damaged out in Sochi on May 1 in that around 100 people were involved. As a result, one of those participants, Sochi's obvious athlete, master of Taekwondo, Yury Garanyan, 24, died of a gash wound.
PanARMENIAN.Net – On Mar 8, Executive Body of a statute Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) hold a meeting, during that organizational issues were discussed.
The Executive Body reliable council ex-speaker Hovik Abrahamyan to a post of a control of RPA headquarters.
RPA leader's news on his and Executive Body's activity to be presented during a 13th assembly of RPA and a breeze fortitude of a assembly were adopted.
RPA member Arthur Harutyunyan's control in Armenian city of Abovyan was also discussed.
"RPA Executive Body resolved to theme Arthur Harutyunyan to despotic reprehension for his misconduct, given a fact that interpersonal family mustn't be eliminated to domestic arena," a RPA summary reads.
Harutyunyan famous as Palach, is Prosperous Armenia personality Gagik Tsarukyan's godson, yet he assimilated RPA not prolonged ago.


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Download the fully functional free trial version of VanGogh Gaming's TinyMiner automated Eve mining bot software.
Thx for your patience with me Vangogh! Just a post to say to any person that has recently bought it or is new to this, re-read the tutorial again and check again and if still no ball game do it again.
I thought i had done everything right according to the tutorial, BUT with an email from Vangogh saying stop being a noob "not the exact words mind you:" you're being told what the issue is recheck the tutorial so i did and i found that when i copy everything, i mean every thing from all the screenshots there, walla undocked no problem, warped to belt no problem, mining lasers worked perfect, next cycle perfect, filled up ship, docked, stacked ore, rinse and repeat!
Now i just have to say if it aint working as it should be it is a user error recheck recheck recheck it works like a charm !!
THX again Vangogh you rock, my TMP should now be on the way!
Ok -- I have to say it. Tiny Miner ROCKS. Now that the pun is out there, I must say that reading the tutorial (yes, over and over again) does the trick. The ability to grind out a large amount of ore does have advantages when working! Love the job you have done on a really great product!


Could an ancient microbrewery have been unearthed in Boxford?
COULD archaeologists have unearthed one of West Berkshire's first-ever micro breweries in Boxford?
The walls of a small building, which is believed to have been used for malting barley – the first stage of brewing beer – were discovered during a two-week dig in the village.
And while examinations still have to be carried out by experts, the early signs look promising.
Joy Appleton, chair of the Boxford History Project said: "The main discovery was a small building, gradually uncovered and identified as a grain dryer, which sounds rather boring until malting comes into the picture.
"So was this one of the first West Berkshire's micro breweries? From the research we have done, it certainly looks as though it could be.
Pottery, bones, shells and metalwork were also discovered and will all be sent to experts for identification, as well as soil samples taken for environmental analysis.
A number of ovens and kilns were also found.
On Sunday, almost 100 people turned out to the see the results of this year's Big Dig in Boxford.
Members of the Berkshire Archaeology Research Group (BARG), volunteers and Cotswold Archaeology were on hand to explain that the site contained not only Roman, but Iron Age finds.
A few of the finds were on display on Sunday and when they have all been recorded and analysed, they will be put on display in Boxford's Heritage Centre.
Mrs Appleton said: "Thanks go to Cotswold Archaeology, BARG and all our volunteers, without whom none of this would have been possible.
"Special thanks goes to David Willison, who ferried equipment around, and his wife Pru who washed innumerable finds.


Google today celebrates it's 5th birthday.
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Glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) is a complex glycolipidthat anchors many proteins to the cell surface. The biosyntheticpathway of GPI is mediated by sequential addition of sugars andother components to phosphatidylinositol. PIGV adds the secondmannose to the GPI core (Kang et al., 2005 [PubMed15623507]).


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The Officer's Prey
The Napoleonic Murders
Armand Cabasson
Gallic Books
177.800xx mm
Vol.1, The Napoleonic Murders
June 1812-a serial killer is on the loose in the ranks of Napoleon Bonaparte's army as he begins his invasion.
June 1812. Napoleon begins his invasion of Russia leading the largest army Europe has ever seen. But amongst the troops of the Grande Armee is a savage murderer whose bloodlust is not satisfied in battle.
June 1812. Napoleon Bonaparte begins his invasion of Russia leading the largest army Europe has ever seen. But amongst the troops of the Grande Armée is a savage murderer whose bloodlust is not satisfied in battle.
When a Polish woman is brutally stabbed, Captain Quentin Margont of the eighty-forth regiment is put in charge of an investigation to unmask the perpetrator. Armed with the fact that the killer is an officer, Margont knows that he faces an impossible task and the greatest challenge of his military career. Armand Cabasson is an author and psychiatrist who lives in the north of France.


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Welcome to the WCC Team Summer Camp - XCEL & Compulsory reservation site!
A block of rooms has been reserved for May 31, 2019 - June 10, 2019. The special room rate will be available until May 10th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
See you at the Hilton Garden Inn North Houston Spring in May! We hope you enjoy your stay and your group's event!


Good news! I was recently informed that I've been selected as the recipient of the 10th "Silver Jubilee" award from the molecular graphics and modelling society (MGMS), which aims to recognize contributions to the field of molecular modelling and related areas. As part of this prize, I will be invited to give a series of prize lectures. Further details to follow.
Congratulations! Look forward to further details.


All the news about real estate crowdfunding, resources, advice and news to be up to date in the sector.
Do you have to pay tax on property crowdfunding investments?
What is home staging and why does it help sell a property?


Magento is an important part of e-commerce platforms and handles 26% of the online market. Magento helps to take your business in new heights of success for both small and big fashion brand.
Magento stores can be customized and developed as per company requirements. If you are prepared to take your store digitally, Magento is the best choice without any doubt. But before you take a push, make sure that you consider the following points.
Before you take interview, do some homework by yourself. Make sure that you know about Magento, understand all the types and features that Magento offers. Make sure that you have known about the latest version of Magento and its features.
If you know about this you can tell your requirements to the developer. And you will also understand what is the developer saying and why?
Features you wish to integrate into your online store.
Check another e-commerce website that is similar to your website. This will help you to understand the need for your project and give you meaning full talk .if you go without any research you can't understand what a developer trying to say and what they are offer.
How Organizational Structures Affect Projects and Project Management?


SimplyDIRECT has traditionally been known as a lead generation company, pioneering the practice using closed-loop, executive-level, opt-in, web-based surveys. But behind the success of that offering was always the high accuracy databases built to the client's specifications.
In 2002 the company consciously pursued the business of custom-building databases. "Contact discovery, data hygiene, database creation, list building – there are many terms used to describe this offering," Barth said. Often the client has only three alternatives: rent a list, hijack some admin to update a list, or use SimplyDIRECT to develop a list.
It seems that in 2005 the market not only matured to the point where it realized the value of custom-built databases, but it also discovered SimplyDIRECT as a leading database provider.


I am working on a new design in luscious Malabrigo Rios that incorporates twisted stitches. There are two categories of twisted stitches: knit and purl stitches that are worked individually through the back loop, and a pair of stitches that are worked together to mimic a 2-stitch cable (also called travelling stitches). Today I am writing about the knit and purl stitches that are individually twisted.
Why twisted stitches? Why not just work regular knits and purls? I think twisted stitches have much better stitch definition and make the stitch pattern really pop out.
I am a loose knitter, and no matter how many needle sizes I go down, my rib always looks stretched out. I've tried everything I can think of: ridiculously small needles, twisting the knit stitches then untwisting them on the next row, etc and nothing seems to help. So I have mostly switched to working a twisted rib.
Twisting the knit stitches keeps them nice and crisp against the background of purls. Twisting the purl stitches doesn't seem to make it look much different, but if you are working flat, then knowing how to work a twisted purl stitch is necessary. All the twisted knit stitches on the right side of your work need to be twisted purl stitches on the wrong side.
Twisted knit stitch, also known as knitting through the back loop. This is usually abbreviated 'k1tbl'. Normally we would insert the needle through the front part of the stitch, but to make a twisted knit stitch we insert the needle through the back part of the stitch. Wrap the yarn around and complete the stitch as usual.
Insert needle through the back part of the stitch.
Twisted purl stitch, usually abbreviated 'p1tbl'. Purling through the back loop is less common than knitting through the back loop, and can be a bit mysterious to figure out. I promise it is easy! The trick is how to maneuver the needle. With the right needle, insert it through the stitch, from left to right, from the back of the stitch to the front. Pushing the needle to the front of the works twists the stitch. See how it is twisted? Now wrap the yarn around and complete the stitch as usual. Not too hard, right?
Needle is at the back of the work, moving from left to right.
Insert needle through the back part of the stitch and push the needle to the front of the work. This action twists the stitch.
Twisted Rib is definitely firmer than plain rib, but is still a good option for cuffs, neck bands and hat brims. If you are making a sweater with a background of Reverse Stockinette stitch, a single column of twisted knit stitches make a nice pretend 'side seam'. Try some twisted rib and compare it with plain rib. Do you like the stitch definition better?
Once you have mastered knitting and purling through the back loop, you are ready for a new challenge: working twisted stitches in a cable pattern. My upcoming design uses twisted stitches to create a zig-zag cable on a background of twisted rib.
Stay tuned for more details about this pattern! Until then, Happy New Year!
I have been so busy the last two months with commissioned projects that I haven't had much I can share with you. It is hard to keep them a secret for so long, but I promise they are worth the wait! I'm rounding third base with my final project, and soon I can breathe again and knit at a (somewhat) more leisurely pace.
I have been itching to sew something for a long time. In fact, I have so many summer projects that I never got to, plus projects from last winter that have languished in my fabric bin. But, there is nothing like the motivation of gift giving to get you started! I hadn't planned on making any Christmas gifts this year, but it seems that I have one to work on. My dear husband has now asked me three times to make him a smoking jacket. Yes, an old-fashioned martini-with-a-cigar kind of smoking jacket. Sometimes I don't take his requests seriously (like the time he wanted an R2D2 hat, come on!) but since he has brought it up three times, I think he means business. So, last night while he was busy tending the fireplace, I snuck into my room and looked for a sewing pattern. It is really just a fancy, short bathrobe, right?
I found Butterick B5830, a quilted bathrobe with a shawl collar. I figured I could just shorten it and leave off the quilting. Perhaps I'll add a band of contrast to the pocket to make it fancy. This morning I headed off to the fabric store. I wasn't sure what kind of fabric I would be looking for. A quick Google search told me that the old smoking jackets were made out of velvet and satin. I did want it to be nice, but should it be that fancy? My husband isn't really a fancy kind of guy. I recall my grandma telling me that back in the '50s she made my grandpa a smoking jacket out of brown corduroy. I don't think my husband is a corduroy kind of guy either. But, as usual, I just wandered around the fabric aisles until something struck me. And, boy, did something strike me! First I saw velour. Usually I don't like velour because it makes me think of those obnoxious Juicy Couture sweatsuits that women wear far too often. But as long as I didn't scrawl JUICY across the lower half, perhaps velour would be good. Definitely more washable than velvet. But what kind of contrast to go with it? I was thinking a jewel tone dull satin, but then I came across this lovely brocade. Having made myself a formal gown out of brocade last year, I already knew it wasn't too difficult to work with; definitely easier than a slippery satin. But is the pattern too much? This is for a man who wears camouflage and boots every working day. I hemmed and hawed and looked at every other fabric in the store. I still loved it the most. Tough, he will just have to like it!
I looked over the pattern and it seems pretty easy. As soon as I finish up my knitting I can begin!!
Bearfoot Yarn Review and Giveaway!
I have recently received a couple skeins of Mountain Colors Bearfoot, one to try out myself and the other to give away!
Here is the technical info about the yarn: Mountain Colors Yarns Bearfoot (60% superwash wool, 25% mohair, 15% nylon); 400yds per 100g skein.
When I first opened the package I was struck by two things: the intense saturation of the colors and the incredible softness of the yarn. The colors I received are Harmony Sunset (wine/rust) and Lupine (royal/purple/green).
The yarn has a bit of a halo to it, due to being 25% mohair. Though this is intended as a sock yarn, I'm not much of a sock knitter, so I can see this being great for fingerless gloves, cowl or shawl. With 400 yards in a skein, I could definitely make a good sized shawl for myself.
I decided to try out a variety of stitch patterns in the Harmony Sunset skein. I used a size US 2 needle, but, being a very loose knitter, it is probably closer to a size US 4 for a more 'average' knitter. I worked up my swatch in Stockinette stitch, a knit/purl texture, simple cables, and simple lace.
In my opinion, every type of stitch pattern looked awesome. The yarn has a slight halo from the mohair, but it doesn't affect the stitch definition at all. Bearfoot is an awesome powerhouse yarn that could handle a wide variety of projects. Soft enough to be next to the skin, and firm enough (thanks to the nylon) for hardwearing socks. Since I'm not much of a sock knitter, I think I'll use the remainder of my skein for a cowl in some sort of lace texture.
So, the Lupine colorway is up for grabs! Who wants it? Leave me a comment and tell me how *you* would use this yarn, and I'll pick a winner at random on December 6th.
Big thank you to Mountain Colors Yarns for providing this gorgeous yarn!


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Centenary of John Paul II
He was formed all from freedom. Freedom, based on God and faith, that took a key place in his social teaching. After all he spoke in a strong voice in defense of the poor and the oppressed, but he was also able to shout with a firm word, draw attention to some evil he saw. Then, we were clapping at that time when he spoke ... Was that right? John Paul's absolute freedom is difficult to learn even, to understand, but it is crucial - especially today - not only because he brought the world out of communism, but also because he brought the Christ into it.
In our time there are more and more enslavement. Reducing John Paul II solely to the role of a liberator, a world leader, seems somehow harmful. And although many have tried to rethink the legacy of Karol Wojtyła - on the 100th anniversary of his birthday.
Are we missing something? After all, he was not only a brilliant mind, not only a giant of the spirit, but also a beautiful person, whose smile and voice we remember as if we only saw each other yesterday. For many – in Africa, America or Asia – was Pope John Paul II the first to visit those countries, leading Christianity out of the Eurocentric clinch.
After all, maybe this is freedom? A constant return to faith and eternal values, which John Paul II preached even in the most difficult times?
Michał KŁOSOWSKI
Kardynał Stanisław DZIWISZ
John Paul II ahead of his time
In times of progressive atomisation and anomie of social life, he was focusing on solidarity as a fundamental rule of collective life. For him, it was a social translation of love, inspired by the words of Saint Paul: "Carry one another's burdens".
Abp Stanisław GĄDECKI
John Paul II did not avoid difficult issues
Karol Wojtyła, St. John Paul II, was born in the year of the Battle of Warsaw when Poland saved Europe from Soviet communism invasion. He experienced the Nazi occupation during the World War II, and the communist rule afterwards. His confrontation with the two totalitarian systems: the German and Russian regimes, as well as experience of working along with the working class, deeply influenced his perception of the world. When he became Pope "from a distant country", distance in this…
The Pole Who Opened Our Eyes
n truth, it was him who, by his sheer presence, did away with what historian François Furet calls "the universal charm of October"
The Grand Pope fulfilled hopes
John Paul II not only changed the course of history, but he also helped us to better understand it – writes Mateusz MORAWIECKI .The year 2020 is filled with anniversaries, often interconnected, which have a special and significant meaning in the history of Poland. This year, we mark not only the centenary of the birth of Saint John Paul II, but also the centenary of the Battle of Warsaw, which saved Poland and Europe from the advancing Soviet forces. It was…
Martin O'BRIEN
A non-Italian pope and one from behind the Iron Curtain!
In Ireland John Paul II is most remembered for his heartfelt plea in Drogheda – greeted by wild applause – "in language of passionate pleading" to those engaged in violence : "On my knees I beg you to turn away from the paths of violence and return to the ways of peace."
Krzysztof ZANUSSI
What Will Be His Legacy?
He rehabilitated Galileo and admitted the Church made a mistake at the trial. He saw it as an essential correction of the Church's position on science, scientific freedom, and the separation of areas where faith and science are independent of one another.
The continuing importance of John Paul II
John Paul II insisted on the linkage between genuine human freedom and truth, especially moral truth. Living in the truth was essential to living freedom nobly – writes Prof. George WEIGEL Shortly after John Paul II died on April 2, 2005, Henry Kissinger described him as the emblematic figure of the late twentieth century. That judgment certainly had to do with John Paul's pivotal role in the collapse of European communism. As the years after his death lengthen, however, it…
Ks. prof. Józef KLOCH
Pope and the media – a new beginning
John Paul II argued that – in the new "computer culture" – the Church could inform the world faster about its credo as well as explain its position on any problem or event.
Tatsuo SHIRAHAMA
True Peace, True Faith
St. John Paul II made history in February 1981 becoming the first pontiff to visit Japan, a non-Christian country with a deep and faithful hidden Christian history behind.
Prof. Massimo FAGGIOLI
John Paul II, the last European pope
In some sense John Paul II was the last European pope: he was the successor to the last Italian popes (Paul VI and the very brief papacy of John Paul I), before the global turn of Catholicism that is developing under our very eyes.
The Pope of Providence from Poland
The Pope's message largely contributed to the creation of "Solidarity", perhaps the largest in history social movement considering the size of the country's population
Prof. Arkady RZEGOCKI
The Pope of Solidarity
This legacy of St John Paul II resonates strongly as we navigate our way through the Covid-19 crisis.
Legacy of the "boy from Poland"
John Paul II was also the first Pope to have acknowledged the role of the democratic state of law and free-market economy.
Jan ROKITA
Beautiful Polish times
He was a national authority in the very meaning that Hannah Arendt once gave this concept: he gave advice that could not be ignored in Poland without fear.
Guy CONSOLMAGNO
Pope John Paul II and the Vatican Observatory
The papacy of Saint John Paul II came at a watershed moment in the history of the Vatican Observatory.


Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) has recently announced a series of refurbished venues across its world-class events precinct located on the edge of Melbourne's vibrant CBD.
Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena have been redeveloped to offer exciting new event options, and combined with AAMI Park and Melbourne Arena, are set to offer an enhanced premier experience for businesses and associations across Australia and abroad.
M&OP is about to embark on stage-three of its $1 billion redevelopment. Offering an array of unique spaces, the venues are fully flexible and customisable for large or small parties, and indoor or outdoor locations.
"Few venues in Australia can connect guests as directly, and as intimately, with the city as we can. Equally, not many could host the span of extravagant sit-down galas hosted within our premier function spaces to iconic dinners under the stars in our retractable-roofed Margaret Court Arena – where guests will be thrilled to know they are seated where the greats of tennis have played," says Lara Burnes, General Manager – Premier Events & Experiences, Melbourne & Olympic Parks.
In addition to venue spaces, M&OP offers exceptional catering options for events – paired with the nation's world-famous Australian hospitality in and around our iconic precinct.
• Rod Laver Arena (Centre Court during the Australian Open), perfect for hosting intimate gatherings within its exciting brand-new open spaces.
• Margaret Court Arena and Melbourne Arena, which both present exciting large-scale event formats for 200 to 8500 guests with flexibility for formal dinners, cocktail-style events, galas and conferences.
Looking to 2022, a new state-of-the-art conference centre with the capacity to host 3000 guests will join M&OP's list of arenas, stadiums and venues. The new development promises to elevate M&OP's capabilities with bookings available from early 2019.
Expressions of interest in visiting M&OP to Lara Burnes at lburnes@mopt.vic.gov.au. For more details visit melbournepark.com.au.


Understand, then, today that it is the LORD, your God, who will cross over before you as a consuming fire; he it is who will reduce them to nothing and subdue them before you, so that you can drive them out and destroy them quickly, as the LORD promised you.
After the LORD, your God, has thrust them out of your way, do not say to yourselves, 'It is because of my merits that the LORD has brought me in to possess this land'; for it is really because of the wickedness of these nations that the LORD is driving them out before you.
No, it is not because of your merits or the integrity of your heart that you are going in to take possession of their land; but the LORD, your God, is driving these nations out before you on account of their wickedness and in order to keep the promise which he made on oath to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.
Understand this, therefore: it is not because of your merits that the LORD, your God, is giving you this good land to possess, for you are a stiff-necked people.
"Bear in mind and do not forget how you angered the LORD, your God, in the desert. From the day you left the land of Egypt until you arrived in this place, you have been rebellious toward the LORD.
till the LORD gave me the two tablets of stone inscribed, by God's own finger, with a copy of all the words that the LORD spoke to you on the mountain from the midst of the fire on the day of the assembly.
he said to me, 'Go down from here now, quickly, for your people whom you have brought out of Egypt have become depraved; they have already turned aside from the way I pointed out to them and have made for themselves a molten idol.
I have seen now how stiff-necked this people is,' the LORD said to me.
I saw how you had sinned against the LORD, your God: you had already turned aside from the way which the LORD had pointed out to you by making for yourselves a molten calf!
Raising the two tablets with both hands I threw them from me and broke them before your eyes.
Then, as before, I lay prostrate before the LORD for forty days and forty nights without eating or drinking, because of all the sin you had committed in the sight of the LORD and the evil you had done to provoke him.
For I dreaded the fierce anger of the LORD against you: his wrath would destroy you. Yet once again the LORD listened to me.
With Aaron, too, the LORD was deeply angry, and would have killed him had I not prayed for him also at that time.
Then, taking the calf, the sinful object you had made, and fusing it with fire, I ground it down to powder as fine as dust, which I threw into the wadi that went down the mountainside.
"At Taberah, at Massah, and at Kibroth-hattaavah likewise, you provoked the LORD to anger.
And when he sent you up from Kadesh-barnea to take possession of the land he was giving you, you rebelled against this command of the LORD, your God, and would not trust or obey him.
Ever since I have known you, you have been rebels against the LORD.
"Those forty days, then, and forty nights, I lay prostrate before the LORD, because he had threatened to destroy you.
This was my prayer to him: O Lord GOD, destroy not your people, the heritage which your majesty has ransomed and brought out of Egypt with your strong hand.
They are, after all, your people and your heritage, whom you have brought out by your great power and with your outstretched arm.


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                            templateUrl: '/js/app/season/season.html',
                            controller: 'SeasonController as season'
                        },
                        'footerLeft': {
                            templateUrl: '/js/app/season/players/players.html',
                            controller: 'PlayersController as players'
                        },
                        'footerRight': {
                            templateUrl: '/js/app/general/logout/logout.html',
                            controller: 'LogoutController as logout'
                        },
                    }
                })

                .state('season.live', {
                    url: '/live',
                    views: {
                        'inside': {
                            templateUrl: '/js/app/season/live/live.html',
                            controller: 'LiveController as live'
                        },
                    }
                })

                .state('season.tableleague', {
                    parent: 'season',
                    url: '/table',
                    views: {
                        'inside': {
                            templateUrl: '/js/app/season/leaguetable/leaguetable.html',
                            controller: 'LeagueTableController as leaguetable'
                        },
                    }
                })

                .state('season.teams', {
                    url: '/teams',
                    views: {
                        'inside': {
                            templateUrl: '/js/app/season/teams/teams.html',
                            controller: 'TeamsController as teams'
                        },
                    }
                })

                .state('season.fixtures', {
                    url: '/calendar',
                    views: {
                        'inside': {
                            templateUrl: '/js/app/season/fixtures/fixtures.html',
                            controller: 'FixturesController as fixtures'
                        },
                    }
                });

            $httpProvider.interceptors.push('interceptor');

            $urlRouterProvider.otherwise('/');

            $ngDialogProvider.setDefaults({
                className: '',
                ariaAuto: false,
            });
        }])

})();

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I've been dealing with a serious case of wanderlust ever since I got back from Greece. Funny enough, I was never really interested in visiting the country up until a couple of years ago when it seemed everyone I knew would share pictures of their travels on Facebook and raved about their time in the Mediterranean. That is when I knew I had to see it all with my own eyes. Another reason I held back from traveling to Greece is that I thought the trip would cost an exorbitant amount of money. To my great surprise, we were able to find amazing deals as we were planning to visit during the off season and even managed to find a really cheap and lovely apartment in Athens through Airbnb as well as affordable hotels on the island of Santorini. I had never tried Airbnb before but had heard good reviews on the service. I'm so glad we booked with them because we had such a good experience and our hosts were so welcoming and helpful. I know I will definitely be using Airbnb a lot more now as we actually preferred our stay at our apartment over our hotels (you can click here* to earn a C$26 credit on your next booking).
We stayed five days in Athens and explored mostly by foot. We got to take in all the views of the city and admire the ruins from close and afar. I'm not a big history buff but I learned so much and was in awe seeing these famous structures in real life as opposed to just in textbooks and magazines. We were worried about the language barrier but the feeling didn't last long: as soon as we arrived we were relieved to see that most signs and menus are translated in English.
While in Athens we stayed at our Airbnb apartment a short walking distance from the Acropolis metro. We decided to take the metro from the airport to our apartment and it really reminded me of the metro system here in Montreal (with the exception of not being underground). Staying in the city center meant we were close to most major tourist attractions such as the Parthenon at the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium, just to name a few. We were also close to many restaurants, shops and bakeries and most places had vegan friendly options on their menus. Our first day was spent walking and exploring, taking in the culture and city sites. The next day we did the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour, making a stop at Piraeus Port to eat lunch and walk by the sea.
We booked a day trip to Delphi the following day, traveling about three hours north. We were told it is the second most popular archaeological destination in Greece after Athens. We had a guide who took us back in time and told us about Greek mythology and other fun facts about the country and its people. We also spent some time at the Delphi Archaeological Museum. One of the facts that struck me is that Greece's landscape is 72% mountains and ski resorts are popular during winter as it gets quite cold and it often snows up north (and even sometimes in Athens). Hard to imagine since it was so hot when we were there even in late September!
Of course we could not go to Greece without heading to the islands! We booked a ferry and cruised the Aegean sea to Santorini where we got off some 9 hours later after stopping at a few other islands. We opted for the slower Blue Star Ferries line since we got to enjoy the view from outside, walk freely around the boat and even sunbathe on the deck. Definitely worth the longer trip!
We stayed in Santorini for six days and split our time on the island between Fira (center) and Oia (north). We hiked the caldera between both villages one day - it took us about five hours in 30ºC weather with us stopping quite often to take in the views and snap pictures. If there is one thing you must do here, this hike is it. Best part? It's free!
We spent a day at the black sand beach in Kamari the following day after a short ride on the local bus. Volcanic rocks make up the 'sand', it is super neat! Quite hot on the feet because of the scorching sun and the rocks being so dark, but taking a dip in the sea very much helped us cool down. We did some more exploring around Fira in the evening once we got back to our hotel.
We walked around Oia during our last few days on the island and our last day there was quite the adventure! We sailed on a catamaran to the Palea Kameni volcano where we swam in sulphuric hot springs and also stopped at the Red and White beaches. We enjoyed lunch on board and then headed back to Amoudi Bay which is where we had departed (and pinched ourselves for being at the exact spot where Lena and Kostas share a few scenes in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants).
Seeing the sun set from the caldera was simply breathtaking. We had so many fun memories, it's hard to pick just one. Believe me when I say we did not want to leave this beautiful country!
For more pictures from my trip, check out my Instagram!
Do you enjoy reading travels posts? Get a glimpse into my trip to Alberta here.
Have you been to Greece? Is it on your bucket list?
Wow, I'm seriously jealous! Your pictures are breathtaking :) Greece has been high up on my travel wishlist for ages, hopefully one day I'll get to see it in person!
Greece is really a beautiful country!


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10 Top Scams of 2009 and 2010
Phishing and identity theft hold prime slot in 10 Top Scams for 2009 and 2010: Internet Scambusters #368
Our annual review of the 10 Top Scams shows phishing and identity theft continuing to hold the Number 1 slot both in 2009 and 2010.
The 2009 outturn was more or less as we expected, except for a surprisingly strong surge in message- and website-borne malware, which is likely to continue into 2010.
Also for the New Year, we anticipate more doorstep scams (which we wrote about last week) because it's a Census year.
With a likely global toll of more than $1 billion lost to Internet and phone scammers in 2009, it's time to review our Top 10 scam predictions for the past year and throw forward our thinking on what's going to change in 2010.
Our predictions, (unscientifically) confirmed by the feedback we get from the hundreds of thousands of Scambusters subscribers and visitors, official surveys and the regular news reports we scan, once again came pretty close to the mark.
Identity theft and phishing remained the biggest source of scams in 2009, with, as we predicted, a stronger-than-ever showing from economy-related scams, which came in at Number 2.
Looking to the future, we expect many of the old patterns to repeat themselves, though often using new approaches to try to catch us out.
But there's also a growing threat that we've seen more and more evidence in 2009 — from the "planting" of viruses and spyware — and there's one newcomer to our list of Top 10 scams for 2010.
Here Are The Results for 2009:
10. Vacation and travel scams (Predicted as #10).
9. Auction and classified ad sites (Predicted as #9).
8. Work from home scams (Predicted as #7 but slipped slightly as awareness increased and the economy improved somewhat).
7. Investment scams (Predicted as #8, this category includes Ponzi schemes. The downfall of Bernie Madoff turned out to be just the biggest of a whole clutch of investment frauds that came to light because of the depressed stock market. And even as the market started to recover, other scammers jumped on the bandwagon with phony get-rich-quick investment schemes.).
6. Grandparent scams (Predicted as #6).
5. Lotteries (Predicted as #3 — although there were some high-profile cases in which victims lost large sums of money, greater awareness is helping to keep the lid on lottery scams.).
4. Nigerian scams (Predicted as #4).
3. Malware (viruses, Trojans and malware) (Predicted as #5, this category has climbed rapidly through the spread of botnets, the rocketing use of social media and their spread onto cell phones.).
2. Economy related scams (Predicted as #2).
Despite the slowly improving economy, foreclosure scams, phony credit repair schemes, bogus grant programs and other refinancing cons kept economy-related scams firmly lodged near the head of our list of Top 10 scams for 2009.
1. Phishing and identity theft (Predicted as #1).
Despite the valiant attempts by Internet security firms to reduce the risks of website spoofing by building anti-phishing checks into their applications, the crime continues to rise.
During 2009, we saw a massive increase in the use of "smishing" — the use of SMS messaging to send out phony texts to cell phone users claiming problems with their bank accounts and then asking them to key in PINs and other personal information, which they then used to clear out their victims' bank accounts.
According to experts, roughly one in every 400 emails criss-crossing the globe is also a phishing attempt, usually masquerading as an official communication from the IRS, banks and other financial institutions, and well known stores.
Changes for 2010
We think economy-related scams will slip down a notch in 2010, not so much because of a decline in their incidence as because of a further massive growth in Internet- and cell phone-borne malware.
The techniques of luring people into clicking links or visiting sites that upload viruses, Trojans and spyware onto computers and cell phones is proving immensely popular among scammers because of the many different uses this malware can be put to.
Victim machines may be recruited into huge botnets (networks of "zombie" machines used to send out spam, or they may install scareware or key-logging and other "sniffer" programs that steal information for identity theft. See How to Spot and Avoid a Scareware or ID Theft Protection Scam.
We also predict the incidence of grandparent scams, in which a phone caller claims to be a grandchild needing urgent financial help, will drop out of our Top 10 Scams list for 2010.
But that's not to say it will disappear, merely that it will be replaced by a newcomer we call doorstep scams, which we expect to show a sharp increase because of bogus 2010 Census canvassers.
Predictions for the Top 10 Scams of 2010
10. Investment scams. This is always a difficult one to predict, because a single biggie like the Madoff scheme can exert such a huge influence on the outcome. But we think the massive exposure of fraudulent schemes in 2009 will make investors a bit more wary this time around.
9. Travel and vacations. A somewhat better economy and perhaps lower airfares will see more people traveling abroad. New holiday destinations, especially in Third World countries, will bring out the scammers. Also watch for a huge blip in ticket scams, similar to that seen in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics, as the 2010 Winter Olympics and the Soccer World Cup get underway in Vancouver and South Africa respectively.
8. Auctions and classified ad scams move up one place in our Top 10 scams list. Ebayers are more wary, but more and more online auction sites are appearing. Meanwhile, as personal advertisers move away from newspapers to online, the hugely popular Craigslist continues to attract the scammers — and their victims.
7. Work from home schemes. The growth in marketing of dubious health products, often in the shape of pyramid schemes, along with the traditional types of home-working scams, plus the focus of economic recovery being on small businesses, will keep this firmly in our Top 10 scams list.
6. Doorstep scams.As mentioned above and in last week's issue, this is the newcomer in our Top 10 scams of 2010 chart.
Principally, this will be because of the 2010 Census, which we already highlighted in Swine Flu and Census Scams Exploit Fear and Ignorance.
We also expect bogus contractors to take advantage of improving home sales with their phony repair schemes.
5. Lottery scams. The most significant trend in this crime is the increased targeting of seniors who have proved more gullible to "announcements" that they've won a fortune but have to pay to collect on it. This will keep lottery scams in the mid range of our 10 Top Scams list.
4. Nigerian scams. Despite the late 2009 clampdown in which the Nigerian government shut down more than 800 crooked websites, the scale and breadth of this crime keeps it high in our charts. Most common are advance fee scams and a whole range of phony purchase or sale tricks.
3. Economy related scams. Economic recovery so far has been slow and patchy. Many people still face foreclosure and other financial woes. Millions are still without jobs. And the crooks have no qualms about fleecing even the most poverty-stricken. There'll be no let-up.
2. Malware. There are literally tens of thousands of spyware, virus and Trojan programs out there and, it seems, millions of people ready to be fooled into having them installed on their PCs and cell phones. Some even pay for the service, convinced they're installing security programs. This is a crime that feeds on itself, as newly-infected machines continue to recruit others.
1. Phishing and identify theft. The continued success of this crime partly depends on some of the other crimes highlighted in our list of Top 10 Scams for 2010 — notably malware. There seems to be no end to the inventive cunning of scammers in finding ways to get at our critical information.
So these are our predictions for the Top 10 Scams of 2010.
But remember, this is only the Top 10. There are hundreds more types of scams out there and many of them that don't feature in this list will still pull in hundreds of thousands of victims and millions of dollars.
As ever, we urge our readers always to be wary and skeptical in any dealings that involve their money and financial information. Don't accept people or information at face value — always double and triple check claims and credentials.
And please keep spreading the word about Scambusters! Sadly, there will always be a list of Top 10 Scams but we can all play a part in reducing its size and its impact.
That's it for today and this year. Wishing you a safe and very happy 2010!


You have visited Japan many times.
You are in love with their Washlet toilet water spray cleansing system.
You want to install one at home in your country but the structures of toilets are just different and the cost of installation would be too high or it might involve heavy reconstruction of your toilet.
Now with this Panasonic Handy Washlet you can bring the Washlet experience anywhere you go or even during your travel.
No installation or construction required.
Japanese toilet delicacy at its best!


Five Manitobans were honoured Friday at City Hall for their contributions to the community.
Althea Guiboche — Founder of Got Bannock?
A gala dinner in their honour will take place Saturday, October 26, at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Proceeds from the event will go to the Winnipeg Blue Bomber Alumni Association and Siloam Mission.


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Charlotte, Not to Be Confused with Charleston, 'Tech' Speaking
There are people who live in parts of this country, particularly the Midwest, West, or even far Northeast, who don't know much about southern states and cities because they've never visited the region. Some of those people are the ones who confuse Charlotte with Charleston. Sure, the first five letters of the cities' names are the same and they're both in the Carolinas, but, as you know, one is in North Carolina and the other is in South Carolina. And as landscapes, tourist attractions, and prevalent industries go, they couldn't be more different. To put it simply, Charlotte is more of a southern metropolitan city whose downtown boasts skyscrapers, condos, headquarters of large companies, and professional sports teams; Charleston is an historic coastal city with beaches, plantation-style homes, and revered for its food and arts festivals. I know I'm just summing up those cities very briefly and that they each have so much more to offer, but I've never thought the two cities had a whole lot in common.
Then I learned there's one thing Charleston has that I already knew Charlotte possesses: a burgeoning technology industry.
Fast Company published an article this week titled, "Introducing "Silicon Harbor": Charleston, SC, Home Of TwitPic And Amazon's CreateSpace," where it illustrates how and why Charleston is one of the top-10 fastest growing cities for software and Internet technology, despite being the 75th largest metro area in the U.S. "TwitPic and Amazon's CreateSpace count among the household names to emerge from Charleston. Additional prominent companies with footprints in the city include Blackbaud, Boeing, and Google," the article states.
It also goes on to describe some of the prominent tech startups and partnerships in Charleston. But you know what, Charlotte has many comparable entities:
Whereas Charleston has the Charleston Digital Corridor to provide office space and support services, Charlotte has The Ben Craig Center and Packard Place.
Charleston has notable tech companies and startups like PeopleMatter, BiblioLabs, and Benefitfocus, while Charlotte has DealCloud, Skookum Digital Works, Acrowire, and Appian, just to name a few from each city.
While Charleston has Business Indigo to connect the tech community, Charlotte has the Charlotte Regional Technology Executives Council.
And whereas Amazon acquired Charleston-based BookSurge and turned it into CreateSpace and kept the company there, last year Amazon also bought Charlotte-based voice-to-text technology company YAP Inc., but won't talk about it.
Now, there are a couple of things Charlotte can learn from Charleston in terms of growing its tech community. For starters, Charleston has given itself a cool name for the industry: "Silicon Harbor." Charlotte needs a moniker too. Any suggestions? How about "Silicon Bank"? Secondly, Charlotte needs to land a large technology company. Sure, Apple has built a new data center in Maiden, about 45 minutes northwest of Charlotte, and Google built a data center in Lenoir, but those are both large facilities mainly used to house servers. We need a large tech company in Charlotte, proper, where developers go to work every day. Charleston specifically uses state tax incentives and grant programs to target tech companies. But one area where Charlotte has an advantage, we have a lot more access to venture capital because of all of the current and former banking executives that live here and have started investment funds. Securing sources for capital is essential to startups' survival.
The Fast Company article talks about how software developers, engineers, and other techies are moving to Charleston because they're finding it to be a great place to live. That's the same case with Charlotte, as is illustrated in the video below on the tech community by the Charlotte in 2012 Convention Host Committee, as part of their Carolina Stories series.
Banks , Business , Community , economy , Social Media , startups , Technology , Young Professionals


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package org.gwtproject.http.client;

import static org.junit.Assert.assertEquals;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertNotNull;
import static org.junit.Assert.fail;

import com.google.j2cl.junit.apt.J2clTestInput;
import elemental2.dom.XMLHttpRequest;
import elemental2.promise.Promise;
import org.junit.Test;

/** */
@J2clTestInput(ResponseTest.class)
public class ResponseTest extends RequestTestBase {

  private static RequestBuilder getHTTPRequestBuilder() {
    return getHTTPRequestBuilder(getTestBaseURL());
  }

  private static RequestBuilder getHTTPRequestBuilder(String testURL) {
    return new RequestBuilder(RequestBuilder.GET, testURL);
  }

  private static String getTestBaseURL() {
    return BASE_URL + "testResponse/";
  }

  private static void raiseUnexpectedException(Throwable exception) {
    fail("Unexpected exception: " + exception.toString());
  }

  /** Test method for {@link Response#getStatusCode()}. */
  @Test(timeout = REQUEST_TIMEOUT)
  public Promise<Void> testGetStatusCode() {
    return executeTest(
        new RequestCallback() {
          @Override
          public void onError(Request request, Throwable exception) {
            fail();
          }

          @Override
          public void onResponseReceived(Request request, Response response) {
            assertEquals(200, response.getStatusCode());
          }
        });
  }

  /** Test method for {@link Response#getStatusText()}. */
  @Test(timeout = REQUEST_TIMEOUT)
  public Promise<Void> testGetStatusText() {
    return executeTest(
        new RequestCallback() {
          @Override
          public void onError(Request request, Throwable exception) {
            if (exception instanceof RuntimeException) {

            } else {
              raiseUnexpectedException(exception);
            }
          }

          @Override
          public void onResponseReceived(Request request, Response response) {
            assertEquals("OK", response.getStatusText());
          }
        });
  }

  @Test
  public void testGetHeadersOffline() {
    ResponseImpl resp =
        new ResponseImpl(new XMLHttpRequest()) {
          @Override
          protected boolean isResponseReady() {
            return true;
          }
        };
    Header[] headers = resp.getHeaders();
    assertNotNull(headers);
    assertEquals(0, headers.length);
  }

  private Promise<Void> executeTest(RequestBuilder builder, RequestCallback callback) {
    return sendRequest(builder, null, callback);
  }

  private Promise<Void> executeTest(RequestCallback callback) {
    return executeTest(getHTTPRequestBuilder(), callback);
  }
}


BAT is a token for a decentralized ad exchange. It compensates the browser user for attention while protecting privacy.
BAT connects advertisers, publishers, and users and is denominated by relevant user attention, while removing social and economic costs associated with existing ad networks, e.g., fraud, privacy violations, and malware advertising.
BAT is a payment system that rewards and protects the user while giving better conversion to advertisers and higher yield to publishers.
BAT and associated technologies will be a future part of web standards, solving the important problem of monetizing publisher content while protecting user privacy.


After it hit the market for the 1986 model year, the Ford Taurus quickly became a sensation in America. This front-wheel-drive midsize family sedan looked like no other Ford before it and won over car shoppers with its comfortable and roomy cabin and affordable price. Throughout its first decade of production, the Ford Taurus was consistently one of the best-selling cars in America. As the years wore on, however, the Taurus' popularity declined considerably due to stagnating design and more desirable competitors. Although Ford briefly killed the Taurus in late 2006, the company resurrected the Taurus moniker for 2008 when it renamed its revamped Five Hundred full-size sedan. Here you can find Ford Taurus owners and service manuals and other information of car.


Following the story of Nehemiah in the Old Testament, this series speaks to those who feel "stuck" in any area of their lives about how to get unstuck – how to have a breakthrough!
If you're interested in reviewing the messages on which these studies are based, visit our message archives.
In this series, we explore the seven big realities of knowing and doing God's will. You'll discuss the fact that God is always at work in, around, and through you and that he invites you into a love relationship with himself through which you get to join him in his work!
The group studies for Finding Your Groove are a little different. We decided to take our Growth Track, stepTWO material and add discussion questions to the end of each of the four habits discussed. Download all four weeks in this file and use with your group, or as a self-study, and you will have completed stepTWO!
Is God just for the good people? The Bible makes it pretty clear that God is for the rest of us, the prodigals. We've all gotten lost, and there is grace for all of us.
Marriage was God's idea and he gives only good gifts. But marriage is hard because we're human. In this study, your group will talk through some biblical principles for great marriages.
Jesus is ever-present with his followers through the person of the Holy Spirit. In this study, your group will tackle some questions related to how the Holy Spirit works in, around, and through us.