What: IMImobile, provider of end-to-end mobile engagement software and solutions, has launched DaVinci Social, a universal platform that provides tools for managing mobile and social media customer interactions.
Why is it important: Through this kind of solutions, brands will be able to have more meaningful interactions with their customers, in order to make smarter business decisions and implement the best, timely strategies.
IMImobile is a global provider of converged mobile and online technology platforms and content services to mobile operators and media companies (it has offices in India and London), and two days ago, during the Social Media Week in Mumbai, it released a new "universal platform" that provides enterprises such as banks, retailers, utilities, brands and broadcasters with the tools they need to listen, contextualize, respond, publish and analyze mobile and social media customer interactions.
DaVinci Social delivers a coherent, unrestricted view over the mobile and social landscape, allowing users to manage inbound and outbound content across SMS, MMS, email, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, all from one single dashboard.
Because multiple channels can be connected to the platform, users can build and deploy consumer engagement campaigns to grow an audience base, deliver instant customer service over mobile and social media channels, and publish or distribute user-generated content to multiple outbound channels.
With DaVinci Social, brands and companies can provide a complete customer experience by implementing customer services over mobile and social channels, improving customer satisfaction by real time listening and management of customer comments and feedback. Also, broadcasters can use DaVinci Social to quickly filter incoming audience communications for external publishing to other audience-visible channels, such as widgets, websites, on-screen overlays, mobile sites, second screens and presenter tablets.
As a matter of fact, DaVinci Social has already been used by some European and Asian broadcasters for a variety of television and radio shows, dealing with high volumes of traffic from multiple audience communication sources.
Sudarshan Dharmapuri, vice president of Product Management at IMImobile, said: "With consumers continuing to use a multitude of channels to communicate with brands, broadcasters and enterprises, having a tool for real time engagement is becoming key to stay relevant in today's fast-moving market."
Sources: CIOL, PRLog, Telecom Lead.


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'Powerless' Wayne Dream Team, Could Be Losing Steam
February 10, 2017 February 10, 2017 Wannabe Movie Critic
Name tags that have your favourite movie on them. Brilliant!
Tonight's episode of Powerless has just ended, and I'm trying to decide what I think about this show. Titled 'Wayne Dream Team' I'm having a hard time believing that this show will be back for a second season.
Now that's just my opinion, because after thinking it through, I like Powerless. I understand the subtle comic book humor and I really love the cast. Overall I think the casual fan might drift away if they just aren't finding themselves laughing for huge chunks of the episode. In the end, the ratings might just not be good enough for NBC to renew this show for a second season. Even though it might deserve one, seeing how season 1 will only be 5 episodes. Sometimes a show like this just needs time to grow, and figure out what it wants to be. From everything I've seen so far, and I think that Vanessa Hudgens is saving this show, she's just fantastic in it. Even if I'm one of the few people who will ultimately end up liking it, it might not be enough to save it.
This episode dealt with Emily (Hudgens) trying to fit in with her co-workers, and trying to be part of the clique. She finds herself trying to weasel her way into their office superhero fantasy league. I thought this was a really cool idea, considering how big fantasy sports have become in society today, and I could relate with the concept. Also who wouldn't want to play in a superhero fantasy league? (Clearly Batman is always the right pick) As it turns out they don't really want that to happen, because they just don't see her as a "friend" yet. Emily decides that if she can't play then no one can, and has HR shut down the Internet. That doesn't go over very well, and we find Emily scrambling to fix this mess, while trying to prove to her co-workers that she's more than just their boss. This fantasy league is causing a major distraction at work, and taking time away from them developing the "Rumbrella" which is an umbrella that protects you from falling debris.
In the end, I was still watching and I hadn't turned the channel. So to me that's a good sign. I will reiterate what I mentioned earlier, that Hudgens is going above my expectations, considering she's not known for her comedic chops and this is her first recurring role in a TV series. There's just more good than bad going on right now in Powerless, so it's keeping me around. Until that scales flips I'm going to keep watching. The writers just don't have to try so hard, these are funny people. Just let them be funny and don't force bad jokes down our throats and the show will be fine. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was the Rumbrella.
Tagged Alan Tudyk, Bruce Wayne, Charm City, Christina Kirk, Crimson Fox, Danny Pudi, DC, DC Comics, DC TV, Emily Locke, Powerless, Ron, Ron Funches, Superhero Fantasy League, Superheroes, Superman, Teddy, The Flash, TV, TV Review, Van Wayne, Vanessa Hudgens, Wayne SecuritiesLeave a comment
'Powerless' Soars in Series Premier
February 3, 2017 February 3, 2017 Wannabe Movie Critic
You don't need to be a superhero to change the world
Living in a world full of Superheroes and insane villains must be tough, especially when you are just an ordinary person. Imagine waking up in the morning only to find your car smashed to shit because of the latest Superhero showdown. Who takes care of these problems for you? Well that's where NBC's newest work-place comedy Powerless comes in. Centred around an insurance company that helps ordinary bystanders on a day-to-day basis by inventing the newest defences against collateral damages from Superheroes and Supervillains. For the later part of this decade DC has used its movies and TV shows to mostly show destruction or things just blowing up, now we get to see the other side of this equation. It was refreshing to see a lighter side of the DC universe, a much needed break from their usual doom and gloom formula.
Set in Charm City, it tells the story of Emily Locke (Vanessa Hudgens 🚀), a spunky, intense and charismatic go-getter who is dead set on making the world a safer and better place. She's the new head of Research and Development at Wayne Security, a subsidiary of Wayne Enterprises (owned and operated by that Bruce Wayne guy). There she meets her new boss Van Wayne, Bruce's cousin, played by Alan Tudyk (fresh off of Rouge One) a laid back, would rather be in Gotham – hanging with his cousin kind of boss. Tudyk usually connects himself to good projects, so this is a great early sign for the show. Van then introduces Emily to her team of engineers; there's Teddy (Danny Pudi, who you'll know from Community) the wise cracking know it all. Come to think about it, he's almost playing his exact character Abed from Community, which is fine by me because that guy was AWESOME! Ron (Ron Funches) who is the tech-whiz of the bunch, usually comes up with brilliant ideas that never seem to quite pan out. Finally there's Wendy, (Jennie Pierson) the sarcastic geek, who immediately enjoys poking fun at Emily. The cast really worked well, considering it was the pilot episode, they meshed well together, each member providing their own shtick.
Don't watch this show expecting Batman or Superman to pop up anytime soon. It might be set in the same universe as the DCEU, but the Justice League won't be stopping by to say hello. Instead we are getting introduced to lesser-known characters like Crimson Fox and Jack-O-Lantern, which if the show manages to make these characters compelling enough, I'm okay with it.
Powerless definitely adheres to the classic office sitcome template, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The episode revolves around Wayne Securities potentially getting shut down, due to Bruce thinking they are no longer needed. The team quickly needs to hatch an idea for a new product to keep the company alive.
In the end, Powerless is a superhero show that's not about superheroes. Something causal fans might have a hard time dealing with. The trade off is though, you get laughs, something the DCEU has desperately been missing. If people don't think it's funny, they will have a hard time sticking around. That doesn't mean you won't here about these characters, Batman, Lex Luther, Superman and The Joker are all mentioned in the pilot episode. This show will make great use of being connected with the larger universe it's in. How long before these gimmicks will run dry, you'll have to tune in for yourself to find out. I know I will be.
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In the game Bug Breeding you will became an owner of a bug farm. The bug farm is located on the table in your kitchen.
The aim of the game is to take care of the bugs. Bugs need food, sweets, medicines and equipment. All items are sold in the store for beetle coins. Coins are earned by selling bugs and by winning at exhibitions.
Bugs need to feed. Energy indicator shows whether selected bug is hungry. Hungry bug will not search a partner. Hungry bug will gain low price during selling. Food is inserted by tapping with selected button with cutlery. When a bug eats, he makes a poo. Remove poo by tapping. Do not worry, it does not smell, try it.
Happiness is increased by sweets, reproduction, contact with other bugs and cleaning. Sweet is inserted by tapping with selected button with sugar cube.
Bugs can become ill. Fortunately, every illness can be treated using medicine. The illness shortens bugs life and ill bug does not want to reproduce. The bug can go blind. Blind bug can not find food. Dangerous disease is rabies. Bug with rabies kills every bug he meets. Medicine is inserted by tapping with selected button with a phial.
Bugs want to reproduce. Desire to reproduce is connected to loneliness indicator. In case desire increases, male looks for a female and female looks for and male. Not every time, when male meets a female a new bug will born. Females lay eggs. The egg turns into worm and worm turns into a bug. You can study inheritance of body parts from parents to descendants.
New species of bugs can be created in the laboratory. Created bug will bring new colors and shapes of body parts.
Travel box allows to send a bug to exhibition. The exhibitions are organized over the world. Only a bug in good condition will be rewarded by big money.
The water bowl allows to clean bugs. Bugs like swimming, therefore happiness grows during cleaning.
If you want to ensure that a certain pair of bugs will have a child, you can close the pair to the fence. Do not forget to feed the bugs. Reproduction of beetles requires patience.


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This Inspiring Malaysian Couple Spends 14 Hours A Day Feeding 1,500 Refugees!
by Admin | Aug 29, 2017 | Cat1 | 0 comments
They travelled to help refugees in Calais with a plan to stay there for a week, but almost a year on and they are still there helping refugees in the 'Calais Jungle'.
People who are truly kind are rare gems
This Malaysian couple is feeding free meals to 1,500 people in the Calais "Jungle", a refugee and migrant encampment in the vicinity of Calais, France, where migrants and refugees live.
In September last year, Jamalulail Ismail and his wife SofineeHarun had left for the Calais in order to help refugees in the Calais Jungle
Planned to stay less than a week, but almost a year later, they are still there, helping refugees through their initiative called Kitchen in Calais.
The initiative that began with one caravan in 2015 serving 100 refugees each day, has now grown into a compound with volunteers working to keep the kitchen running.
They spend 14 hours working a day in order to feed 1,500 refugees. However, they still can't feed even half the people at the camp.
Not to mention that it costs roughly RM16,000 every day to feed 1,500 refugees, most of which comes from supporters and donors
"All the food we use comes from donations which have been flowing in, thankfully. Last month, someone from Bradford donated six tonnes of rice, two tonnes of dates, two tonnes of lentils and 20,000 bottles of mineral water," Jamalulail told The Star Online.
His Kitchen In Calais uses 120kg of rice, 60kg of potatoes and 100 tomatoes and 100 iceberg lettuces for the salad — because, Jamalulail says, "for the Syrians, salad is like sambalbelacan is to Malaysians. They must have it with their meals" — each day.
They plan on continuing their kitchen for the foreseeable future
While the help of cash and food donations allows the kitchen to stay open and serve hungry refugees, Jamal and Sofinee do have to travel back home in County Durham, every two weeks in order to also take care of his business.
"I'm juggling between these two tasks. There are so many things to be done in the "Jungle". It's like a new country. They are starting with nothing. We start with a small, tiny thing – food," he said, adding, "Nothing is impossible if everyone works together."
MUSLIM INSPIRE
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Preston mosque hands out clothes and food to rough sleepers
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Muslim charity to launch 'What would Jesus Do?' campaign for Christmas
Charity Penny Appeal will be unveiling 5 life-size ice statues symbolising homeless families to promote their winter campaign.
Muslim charities invite people of all backgrounds to offer food, hot drinks and friendship to homeless
Two faith-based charities from different countries hosted a food drive for London's homeless on Saturday in Charing Cross.
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The World Federation, in partnership with the Regional Federations, have been active in providing relief and humanitarian aid to people in Pakistan
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Quebec bans kippahs, turbans, hijabs for public workers
David Lazarus - JTA , 6/17/2019, 9:52 PM (Reuters)
New Quebec bill would ban religious symbols
Elad Benari ,3/29/2019, 4:09 AM
Niqab, burqa, hijab - Afghanistan comes to the West
Prof. Phyllis Chesler ,3/4/2019, 11:22 PM
French sports retailer won't sell hijab
French sportswear retailer Decathlon scraps plans to sell hijab for women runners in France following public outcry.Elad Benari, 2/27/2019, 3:09 AM
The two-faced women who hate Israel - and Jews
Now that she has attacked Elliot Abrams, I wonder where Representative Ilhan Omar stands on the issue of FGM given that she is a Somali-American and the practice is pandemic among Somalis. No one has asked her about it publicly. I am asking her here.Prof. Phyllis Chesler, 2/15/2019, 12:34 PM
1979-2019: European cowardice on Iran
87 women have been hanged by moderate Iranian president Rouhani. Where is Europe? Where are the feminists? Giulio Meotti, 2/3/2019, 7:02 AM
French Muslim singer leaves 'The Voice' after anti-Israel posts
Viral media sensation forced to step down after extremist anti-Israel social media posts exposed. 'Israelis are war criminals.'Tzvi Lev, 2/11/2018, 7:26 PM
Iran arrests dozens of women as anti-hijab protests heat up
Revolutionary Guards say 29 women arrested for unveiling themselves in protest of modesty laws.David Rosenberg, 2/2/2018, 2:53 PM
Hijab-wearing model quits L'Oreal campaign over anti-Semitism
First hijab-wearing model to appear in L'Oreal haircare campaign pulls out from campaign after old anti-Israel tweets exposed.Elad Benari, 1/23/2018, 2:13 AM
Barbie now wears a hijab
Mattell unveils hijab-wearing Barbie honoring American Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad.Ben Ariel, 11/15/2017, 4:44 AM
Bar Ilan co-ed thrown out of class for refusing to remove hijab
Lecturer removes student from classroom for refusing to remove Islamic head-covering. University says lecturer's behavior 'unacceptable.'Arutz Sheva Staff, 10/29/2017, 7:39 PM
'Before wearing a hijab, I was just an ordinary white girl'
Anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour caught admitting she only wears a hijab in order to be considered a 'person of color.'Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/7/2017, 12:06 PM
Top European court: Employers allowed to ban headscarves
ECJ rules that an employer has the right to forbid employees from wearing visible religious symbols.Tal Polon, 3/14/2017, 1:13 PM
Nike to release sport hijabs
Nike sportswear will now have a hijab section for Muslim women., 3/8/2017, 7:58 PM
Watch: High school students wear hijab for a day
Students at Illinois high school declare solidarity with Muslim community, don traditional Muslim garb., 2/26/2017, 3:47 PM
Trump's Executive Order is quite in order
As a feminist, scholar, and activist, I think this Order is long overdue. Prof. Phyllis Chesler, 1/30/2017, 11:57 PM
The fake hijab hate crimes witch hunt
The rash of made-up hijab attacks after Trump's election was an especially extraordinary phenomenon. And it is a dangerous one. Daniel Greenfield, 12/22/2016, 9:43 PM
Israel's unusual goodwill ambassador
Sandra Salomon, niece of Arafat's close aide, was born in Ramallah but later converted to Christianity and champions Israel in Canada.Yoel Domb, 10/27/2016, 9:11 AM
Women threaten to boycott championship
Women threaten to boycott World Championship after Iran announces they must wear hijab.Nissan Tzur, 10/1/2016, 9:43 PM
Why the Burkini Ban is right
The clothing of Muslim women is not a personal fashion choice. It is much more ominous. Daniel Greenfield, 9/5/2016, 12:21 PM
US military college denies student's request to wear a hijab
Citadel military school says newly-accepted student cannot wear a hijab with her uniform. Family is considering legal action.Shoshana Miskin, 5/15/2016, 12:06 PM
Mom, apple pie and burqas?
Western women who don Islamist clothing for fun forget that Muslim women don't have a choice in the matter.Prof. Phyllis Chesler, 4/8/2016, 1:04 AM
French women's rights minister calls hijabs 'slavery'
Women's rights minister compares Muslim women in headscarf to 'negroes who supported slavery,' gets social media backlash.Arutz Sheva Staff, 3/31/2016, 4:29 PM
Italy is capitulating to Islamic autocrats
Rome is on the crosshairs of ISIS and thinks that grovelling will keep it safe. Giulio Meotti, 3/5/2016, 11:35 PM
New York school holds World Hijab Day
Parents were not informed in advance, and many were angry. Experts say that the hijab is actually not an Islamic requirement.Hillel Fendel, 2/15/2016, 2:12 AM
Tajik police shave 13,000 beards to fight religion
Secular regime's law enforcement services convinced 1,700 women and girls to stop wearing headscarves.Gil Ronen, 1/20/2016, 7:02 PM
Iranian actress forced to flee to Dubai over hijab
Iran's ministry of culture targets Sadaf Taherian over bareheaded social media photos, exposes actress to public abuse.Tova Dvorin, 11/1/2015, 8:59 AM
Hard-hearted Jews
One has to call it by that name because it is so shocking. These are Jews who worry about Arab fears and anxieties at this time, not those of Israeli mothers and fathers.Prof. Phyllis Chesler, 10/27/2015, 5:02 PM
Iranian Women Fined $260 for 'Bad Hijabs'
Two women given fine worth month's salary for 'bad hijabs,' highlighting harsh Islamic law of Iran where the headscarves are mandatory.Arutz Sheva Staff, 9/16/2015, 3:08 PM
Iran Rejects Controversial Hijab Law
Iran rejects draft law that would give greater powers to Iran's police to enforce women's compulsory wearing of a face veil.Ben Ariel, 1/4/2015, 5:46 AM
Asia's Olympic Chief Calls for Hijab to be Allowed
Asia's Olympic chief urges all sports to let women wear hijab headscarf, after Qatar's basketball team quits Asian Games in fury.Arutz Sheva Staff, 10/6/2014, 4:16 AM
FIBA Allows Muslim Religious Head Coverings
International basketball's governing body to allow players to wear hijabs and turbans on a trial basis.Ben Ariel, 9/17/2014, 2:12 AM
French Court Upholds Firing of Muslim Woman Over Headscarf
A Paris appeals court upholds right of kindergarten to fire Muslim who insisted on wearing hijab headscarf.Ari Yashar, 11/27/2013, 2:32 PM
Violence Spreads over Face Veil Ban in France
At least 20 cars were torched and four people arrested in a second night of rioting after French police enforced a ban on the face veil.Chana Ya'ar, 7/23/2013, 12:13 AM
Clashes in France Over Enforcing Veil Ban
At least five people were injured when a mob rioted in a Paris suburb over enforcement of the ban on full-face veils in FranceChana Ya'ar, 7/21/2013, 1:49 PM
Rowhani Welcomes Facebook, Rejects Segregation
Iran's president-elect expresses progressive views about civil liberties, freedom of expression and the internet.Elad Benari, 7/3/2013, 5:12 AM
Top French Court Rules Dismissal Over Veil 'Discriminatory'
French court ruled that Muslim woman who was fired for wearing Islamic headscarf at work was unfairly dismissed on basis of religion. Rachel Hirshfeld , 3/19/2013, 10:10 PM
Jordan Bank Fires Christian Woman Who Eschewed Hijab
A Christian woman in Jordan was fired from her position when she refused to adopt Islamic dress as a part of a bank uniformGabe Kahn, 5/23/2012, 10:30 PM
Canada Bans Face Coverings for Citizenship Oath
Canada has banned the wearing of face coverings - including the burqa or hijab - during the citizenship oath.Gabe Kahn., 12/12/2011, 6:54 PM
Veiled Woman Running Against Sarkozy
A woman who openly wears an Islamic face-veil in defiance of a French-ban will challenge Nicolas Sarkozy for the Presidency next year.Gabe Kahn., 9/22/2011, 9:11 PM
Ahmadinejad Seeks Women's Support in the 'War of the Veil'
Ahmadinejad causes an uproar in Iran, angering religious clerics and appealing to women's support in his attacks on the Muslim veil. Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 8/24/2011, 9:19 AM
'Ban the Burqa' Muslim Veil Trend Spreads to Italy
Italy follows France and Belgium and drafts a law banning the Muslim 'burqa' veil in public. Terrorists threaten Belgium for the ban. Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 8/5/2011, 2:10 AM
Italy Takes Step Towards Niqab Ban
An Italian parliamentary commission approved a draft law banning veils in public; vote after summer recess.Gabe Kahn., 8/2/2011, 10:41 PM
Syria Bans Face-Coverings in Universities
Syria has banned Islamic face-coverings for university women. Middle East expert Dr. David Bukai says Israel should do the same.Hillel Fendel, 7/22/2010, 1:19 PM
Paris Police Scrap "Sausage and Booze" Fearing Muslim Response
An outdoor "Sausage and Booze" party in Paris has been banned by French police, who believe local Muslims will become enraged - and violent.Malkah Fleisher, 6/17/2010, 4:58 PM
FIFA Reverses Hijab Ban After Iranian Protest
The FIFA Olympic football federation has reversed a ruling that banned Iranian women from wearing the hijab Muslim hair covering in competitions.Hana Levi Julian, 5/4/2010, 12:13 PM
A Woman's Life in Muslim Sudan: 40 Lashes for Wearing Trousers
Sudanese Muslims officials ordered 40 lashes for women wearing "indecent clothing." One woman was spared, apparently because of bad publicity.Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu , 1/22/2010, 10:37 AM
Gaza Women Face Increased Violence Since Hamas Takeover
A new study has found that Gaza women have suffered increased violence since Hamas seized control of the region in 2007.Hana Levi Julian, 1/3/2010, 12:56 PM


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Q: Is it true that $U^{-1}\overline{A}U=\overline{U^{-1}AU}?$ Let $X_0$ and $X_1$ be Banach spaces and suppose that $A:D(A)\subseteq X_0\times X_1$ is a closable linear operator. If $U: X_0\to X_1$ is a unitary operator, is it always true that
$$U^{-1}\overline{A}U=\overline{U^{-1}AU}?$$
That is to ask, is it always true that a unitary transformation of the closure of a linear operator coincides with the closure of the unitary transformation? If so, how would one prove this, or is there a standard reference with a proof?

A: Yes, it's straightforward. First, $U^{-1}AU\subset U^{-1}\overline{A}U$, so $\overline{U^{-1}AU}\subset U^{-1}\overline{A}U$. Now, let $x\in\operatorname{dom}U^{-1}\overline{A}U$. Then $Ux\in\operatorname{dom}\overline{A}$, so there exists $(y_n)\subset\operatorname{dom}A$ such that $y_n\to Ux$ and $Ay_n\to\overline{A}Ux$. Set $x_n := U^{-1}y_n$. Then $x_n\to x$ and $U^{-1}AUx_n\to U^{-1}\overline{A}Ux$. Hence, $x\in\operatorname{dom}\overline{U^{-1}AU}$ and $\overline{U^{-1}AU}\,x = U^{-1}\overline{A}Ux$.

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Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever. Psalm 29:2 says, "Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." Central to the life of the congregation is the vibrant, heartfelt, exuberant worship of Jesus Christ as Lord.
Acts 2:42 says: "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship." The life of the early church revolved around the faithful ministry of teaching and preaching God's Word, and the bond of committed relationships that believers had with one another. Galatians 6:10 reiterates: "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith." In order for worship to complete us, the church must be a fellowship of believers.
Mark 16:15 says: "And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature'…" The Great Commission has never been rescinded. Taking the gospel outside the four walls of the church building is a defining ethic and emphasis of our ministry.
Matt 28:19-20 says: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations… teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you…" Discipleship is a responsibility we take seriously. It is also a process during which we challenge believers to mature and grow as followers of Christ seeking to do His will.
Devotion refers to our commitment to God's will, God's ways, and God's Word. We believe in a serious minded approach to communion with God. Finding the balance between legalism and licence is the fruit of an intimate relationship with God.


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Pak Foreign Minister Qureshi dials Hurriyat chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
This is the first time that the new government in Pakistan, under Prime Minister Imran Khan, has reached out to the Hurriyat.
Written by Shubhajit Roy , Naveed Iqbal | Srinagar/new Delhi | Updated: January 30, 2019 10:51:45 pm
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi (right) Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
In an unusual move, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday dialled All Parties Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to brief him on "the efforts of the government of Pakistan to highlight the gross human rights violations" in Jammu and Kashmir.
Qureshi also informed the Hurriyat leader about events being organised in London, including at the House of Commons and an exhibition on February 4-5, where these issues will be highlighted. Official sources in Delhi told The Indian Express that it is "extremely unusual" for a top Pakistan government representative to call Hurriyat leaders directly, and said that they do not recall any such conversation in the last decade. Usually, they said, Pakistani representatives meet Hurriyat leaders while visiting India, and the Ministry of External Affairs is kept in the loop.
The NDA government, however, has drawn a red line on meetings between visiting Pakistan representatives and Hurriyat leaders over the last four-and-half years, even leading to the cancellation of talks at the level of Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister.
Speaking to The Indian Express, Mirwaiz said Qureshi spoke of involving world capitals in highlighting the Kashmir issue. "He said, 'We are very concerned about what is happening in Jammu and Kashmir'. The most important thing he said was that Prime Minister Imran Khan tried his best to reach out to the government of India but unfortunately there was no response… they will reach out to the next government after the elections."
According to Mirwaiz, Qureshi reiterated that "primarily, hum chahte hain ki baat-chit se hi saare masle hal ho (we want all issues to be resolved through dialogue), but there was no response from the government here".
Reacting to the 10-minute conversation, sources in Delhi said it reflects "the duplicity in the Pakistan leadership's approach" while referring to Imran Khan's call for dialogue.
"Such an attempt by the Pakistan Foreign Minister is a regressive step and is contrary to the overall perception, which the Pakistan leadership is trying to create," sources said.
The Pakistan Foreign Minister also raised the June 2018 report issued by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the APPKG report of the UK Parliament. India has rejected both these reports.
"Pakistan has been and continues to foment cross-border terrorism in India. Its repeated attempts to incite disharmony and violence in India continue. The media antics of its leadership cannot divert attention from the fact that the Pakistan establishment's hands are stained with the blood of innocent Indians, including in J&K and in territory under its illegal occupation," sources in Delhi said.
"Pakistan needs to focus on addressing the human rights situation within its own territory and promoting and protecting its own citizens, especially from the minority community. The persecution and discrimination of different ethnic populations, including Pashtuns, Baloch, Ahmediyas, Hindus and Sikhs in Pakistan, need to end," sources said.
"The people of India will defeat all nefarious designs aimed at creating disharmony and terrorist violence in India," sources said.
Mirwaiz, meanwhile, said that he would like to attend the events in London "to raise the issue of Kashmir" but does not have the documents needed to travel abroad. "My passport expired in 2012 after my visit to Geneva, and has since not been renewed except for this visit to Saudi Arabia (for the Umrah last year)," he said.
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Obama May Campaign at NASCAR Races
By Matthew Murray
Posted July 3, 2008 at 3:33pm
Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) in the coming weeks may become the first Democratic presidential nominee to attend a NASCAR stock car race in 16 years, his campaign confirmed today.
"We would love to make it to a NASCAR race if the schedule permits," Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki told Roll Call Thursday afternoon. "In the meantime, we plan to continue campaigning in communities across the country including small towns and rural communities where people are dissatisfied with the leadership of the last eight years and looking for a new direction for the country."
Former President Bill Clinton was the last Democratic presidential nominee to campaign at a NASCAR race, a series official confirmed. Clinton waded among the typically GOP faithful at a race in Darlington, S.C., in 1992.
Obama's campaign declined to confirm specific races, but the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series — the stock car circuit's premier division — roars onto Obama's home turf July 12 for a race at the Chicagoland Speedway, a logical first stop for the candidate. The series two weeks later heads to Indiana, a state where Obama hopes to compete in November, for the Allstate 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Obama also hopes to compete on Election Day in the likely battlegrounds of Michigan and Virginia, where legions of Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart fans will gather for races later this summer.
Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) campaign would not confirm on Thursday whether the Republican presidential nominee has any immediate plans to campaign at a NASCAR race before November.


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Fresh Water, Natural Contaminants in
Contaminated groundwater and surface water generally is associated with human-related activities such as illegal dumping of chemicals, over-application of agricultural chemicals, and improperly constructed or maintained septic systems. Yet natural chemicals, elements, or particles from the land and in the subsurface can affect the quality of fresh water, including its potability (drinkability).
A contaminant may or may not be harmful to human health or the environment. Water that is safe to drink contains no contaminants at levels that may be harmful to health; however, it may still contain constituents classified as contaminants. "Pure" water does not occur in nature.
Aesthetic Quality
The word "aesthetic" refers to what humans, via their senses, deem as satisfactory or desirable. Characteristics of water that are interpreted in terms of aesthetic preferences include hardness, color, taste, odor, and appearance. Water with reduced aesthetic quality may be described as "hard" (highly mineralized), colored, metallic-tasting, smelly, or cloudy. Aesthetic qualities and the natural constituents that influence them are summarized below.
Natural factors can cause various colors in streams, lakes, and wetlands. Algal and microbial activity, rather than any human intervention, turned the water red in this portion of Alexander Springs Creek in Ocala, Florida.
Hardness.
Elevated concentrations of calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) are derived from rocks and sediments in the subsurface. Limestone is made largely of calcium and magnesium and, as a result, groundwater that has been in contact with limestone will tend to have high hardness. Calcium and magnesium are common elements, however, and are contained in significant amounts in many rocks and sediments. If the water is in contact with these geologic materials long enough, and if the water is slightly acidic or corrosive, the water will contain elevated concentrations of calcium and magnesium, among other constituents.
Perhaps the most common cause of coloration in groundwater is the occurrence of iron (Fe) or manganese (Mn) in the water. Red and brown colors are due to iron; black to manganese or organic matter; and yellow to dissolved organic matter such as tannins.
Iron and manganese are common, at least in small amounts, in most rocks and sediments. In groundwater that contains abundant dissolved oxygen, iron and manganese form solid mineral phases and cannot be dissolved to any extent. In some groundwater, however, there is a limited amount or no oxygen present. Under that condition, iron and manganese dissolve in the water. When this water is pumped from the well, it encounters oxygen from the atmosphere, and these elements precipitate as very small particles of iron hydroxide and/or manganese hydroxide minerals.
The yellow color associated with natural dissolved organic matter (e.g., tannins) may result when rainwater or runoff leaches this organic matter from leaves, roots, and other vegetative matter, and flushes it down to the aquifer supplying a well. The coloration both from iron and manganese and from dissolved organic carbon may occur seasonally.
In streams, lakes, and ponds, color most commonly is caused by suspended sediments, algae, microbes, and organic debris. Water color may vary widely depending on the waterbody's biological, chemical, and physical characteristics.
In addition to causing color, dissolved iron and manganese in groundwater and surface water may also impart a metallic taste to the water, even at low concentrations (e.g., less than 10 milligrams per liter). High concentrations (e.g., greater than 250 milligrams per liter) of dissolved minerals such as sodium, chloride, and sulfate tend to give the water a slightly salty or "mineral" taste.
As with hardness, high total dissolved minerals (solids) results from groundwater that has been in contact with geologic materials at depth for a long time. In many areas, shallow groundwater may be acceptable in taste while deeper groundwater may be too salty for most human palates. Taste in some groundwater as well as in surface waters can further be influenced by the presence of microbes.
Odor.
The most common unpleasant odor associated with some groundwater is that resembling the smell of rotten eggs, produced by the presence of low levels of hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) gas. This gas occurs when sulfate (SO 4 ) dissolved in water is transformed to H 2 S by bacteria in the presence of organic matter. The organic matter may be present as solid material or, more commonly, as dissolved organic carbon (DOC). Seasonal variations of the presence of H 2 S may result from periodic movement of DOC down to the aquifer during rainy periods.
Additional odors may result from the presence of algal or bacterial growth in the well or in pipes and plumbing fixtures. Water in contact with these generally harmless bacteria may acquire a slightly moldy or musty odor. Water at the bottom of the well that has remained stagnant for a long time frequently has this characteristic. When this water is removed due to increased pumping, this odor may be noticed.
The most common odor from surface water is associated with decaying organic matter. This is most likely to occur in surface water that is slow-moving and, because of high nutrient levels, experiences "blooms" of algae . When these organisms die and decay, they contribute to the stagnant odor of water. The decay of aquatic vegetation also can cause odors.
Very small particulate matter that can remain suspended in water for long durations tend to produce a cloudy appearance, a characteristic known as turbidity. The turbid water may or may not have a distinct color.
The particulates responsible for turbidity may originate from sediment (clay-size), microorganisms, or precipitation of mineral matter. Sediment naturally accumulates along the walls of the well and in the bottom. Under normal operations, the removal of water does not disturb this material. If pumping increases, or if water levels drop, this sediment may be disturbed and carried through the plumbing. Microorganisms may be moved in much the same manner. Sediment may also gain access to the well if the casing and casing seals are not functioning properly.
There are other ways in which sediments in wells may be disturbed. Residents in the town of Scotts Mills, Oregon reported turbid water for several days after a magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook the community in March 1993, apparently disturbing sediment in the wells.
As described above, iron and manganese may precipitate from water when it is exposed to air, leading to suspended particulates. Often, these particles will settle to the bottom of the container if left standing. Other minerals such as calcite (CaCO 3 ) may also precipitate, producing a light-colored or white-colored suspension.
In streams, particulates generally are fine sediment (e.g., silt and clay), organisms, or organic material. Although nutrient loading can result in population explosions of organisms, the entrainment of sediment and organic debris often is associated with the stream's flow rate, itself a function of storm events and runoff. During storm events, runoff—whether from streets, parking lots, construction areas, farms, or logged forests—can carry larger amounts of particulates to streams. Some contaminants (e.g., metals and some pesticides) easily bind to these particulates, and as a result are transported within the water column.
Natural Chemical Constituents of Health Concern
Microbes occur naturally in all waters. Bacteria, protozoa, viruses, helminths, and algae form a critical link in aquatic ecosystems, yet they also can pose a human health concern. These microbial constituents are described in "Algal Blooms in Fresh Water," "Human Health and Water," and three "Microbe" entries of this encyclopedia, and hence are not discussed here. The following discussion addresses common inorganic constituents.
Chemicals of potential health concern that occur naturally in groundwater and in some surface water include arsenic (As), radon (Rn), selenium (Se), fluoride (F) and boron (B). Elevated natural concentrations of these chemicals result from a combination of natural geologic processes that tend to concentrate them, combined with a geochemical environment that allows the elements to transfer from rocks and minerals to water.
Potential health effects related to elevated concentrations of natural chemical constituents in some waters are as follows:
Chemical Potential Health Effects
Arsenic (As) Known human carcinogen; liver and kidney damage
Radon (Rn) Known human carcinogen; lung cancer
Selenium (Se) Effects on nervous and circulatory system; kidney and liver damage
Fluoride (F) Mottled teeth in children; bone disease
Boron (B) Interference with kidney function; may inhibit growth and lead to infertility
Arsenic.
Although associated with some forms of pollution, arsenic also occurs naturally in many parts of the world. Arsenic is most commonly found in areas characterized by volcanic rocks that are high in silica (e.g., rhyolite, volcanic ash, and sediments derived from these materials). Arsenic is not readily incorporated in the silicate minerals that make up igneous rocks; therefore, it tends to be concentrated in the last part of the magma (molten rock) that crystallizes. In rhyolite and volcanic ash, arsenic is found primarily in volcanic glass, a substance that easily weathers when exposed to the atmosphere or water. As a result, when groundwater encounters volcanic glass, it tends to chemically alter the glass and take arsenic into solution.
Even if other humans did not exist, natural waters on the land surface (e.g., streams, lakes, or springs) often are unsafe to drink without treatment because they can contain natural contaminants, particularly disease-causing microbes from wildlife and other sources. Today's outdoor enthusiasts are taking an even greater risk than their ancestors because natural contaminants are joined by various organic and inorganic pollutants from ubiquitous human activity.
How much arsenic is in the water depends on the available arsenic in the geologic materials, as well as the geochemical environment. Arsenic is most mobile in mildly reducing conditions, where iron is soluble and H 2 S (hydrogen sulfide) is not present.
In January 2001, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency changed the drinking-water standard for arsenic (i.e., the maximum concentration of arsenic in drinking water), reducing it from 50 to 10 parts per billion (ppb), or micrograms per liter. The standard is to become effective in 2006. This stricter standard is consistent with many other parts of the world, such as Europe, where the standard has been 10 ppb for some time. In areas of volcanic rocks in the western United States, groundwater can have arsenic concentrations ranging from 5 to 20 ppb, and in some cases exceeding 1,000 ppb.
In the 1990s, elevated arsenic in shallow wells in West Bengal, India and Bangladesh were discovered, where over 25 percent of shallow domestic wells exceeded 50 ppb and ranged to more than 3,800 ppb. In many rural areas of these countries, sanitation is poor and surface water is heavily polluted. In an effort to provide safer drinking water, the governments installed tube wells in many areas. These wells consist of narrow steel or PVC (polyvinyl chloride) tubes that are driven into the ground. Although reducing the risk of illness as a result of microorganisms, the installation of tube wells inadvertently exposed a significant amount of the population, perhaps as many as 30 million individuals, to groundwater containing elevated arsenic concentrations.
Elevated arsenic in groundwater also is found in other countries, including Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Hence, this constituent remains a public health concern worldwide.
Radon.
Radon (Rn) is a radioactive gas that itself is a radioactive decay product of the uranium-238 decay series. There are several short-lived radon isotopes , but the one that is of health concern is 222 Rn, having a half-life of 3.8 days. As a noble gas , radon does not readily react with other elements and does not have a tendency to attach itself to mineral surfaces below the ground.
Radon occurs naturally in groundwater that is in contact with sediments or rocks that contain uranium. These include rocks such as some shale, granite, rhyolite, volcanic ash, and sediments derived from these materials.
As a gas, radon can migrate from the subsurface and may accumulate in buildings, particularly in basements and crawl-spaces. The risk of radon in indoor air depends on the composition of the subsurface geology, the permeability of the soils, and the type of building construction.
Radon is a known human carcinogen that can reach people either through direct ingestion of radon-carrying groundwater or through inhalation of radon in the air. Although ingested radon may be harmful to sensitive cells within the stomach or other cells in the body that radon reaches via the bloodstream, the National Academy of Science in 1999 determined that the inhalation risk far exceeds that of direct ingestion. Of concern is the higher potential for lung cancer, particularly for smokers.
Selenium, Fluoride, and Boron.
Selenium, fluoride and boron occur naturally in some groundwater and may be potential health concerns in one form or another. Selenium is similar in its behavior to sulfur, whereas fluoride and boron are associated with rhyolites and granites. As in the case of radon and arsenic, these constituents are associated with geologic materials that are naturally enriched because of their mechanism of formation or because the chemical environment (e.g., redox conditions) is such that the elements are preferentially mobilized by groundwater.
Although exceptions exist, the concentration of dissolved constituents in surface water almost always is lower than that in groundwater. This primarily is the result of dilution through tributaries and runoff, and because the opportunity for a given volume of water to dissolve minerals from the streambed is significantly lower owing to the reduced contact time that the stream water has with individual minerals comprising the streambed. As a result, concentrations of chemicals such as arsenic, selenium, fluoride, and boron will be low, even if those constituents are present in the streambed materials. As a gas, a contaminant such as radon will escape rapidly from stream waters and invariably will be present at only a low concentration.
SEE ALSO Algal Blooms in Fresh Water ; Fresh Water, Natural Composition of ; Groundwater ; Human Health and Water ; Microbes in Groundwater ; Microbes in Lakes and Streams ; Pollution of Groundwater ; Pollution of Lakes and Streams ; Pollution Sources: Point and Nonpoint .
Dennis O. Nelson
Drever, James I. The Geochemistry of Natural Waters: Surface and Groundwater Environments , 3rd ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1997.
Fetter, Charles W. Contaminant Hydrogeology. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1992.
Freeze, R. Allan, and John A. Cherry. Groundwater. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1979.
U.S. RADON POTENTIAL
The U.S. Geological Survey has determined the general distribution of radon potential for the United States (see <http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/radon/usrnpot.gif> ). On average, the higher potential of radon occurs in the upper regions of the United States from northeastern Washington to Maine, whereas the lowest potential occurs in the southeastern states. This is a generalized assessment, and does not mean that people living in a high-potential area necessarily are being exposed to elevated levels of radon.
A citizen's guide to radon, describing the occurrence of radon, how to test for it, and how to take protective measures in the home is available on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website at <http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/pubs/> .
trang nguyen (student of Viet Nam)
Jul 27, 2006 @ 6:06 am
how maximum concentrate of manganese in surface water (river)? where? please tell me. it is very important. because in my City appearenced turbidity in water supply. they haven't found reasons. water supply has black and brown, they suggested that the reason is manganese and iron. they use river supplying water.
Lee Schupack
Aug 28, 2006 @ 10:22 pm
How do I find out where there are naturally occurring high amounts of fluoride in the drinking water? I am primarily interested in Oregon and New Mexico. Thank you.
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With so many things for you to do during your stay on the Mornington Peninsula there are bound to be some questions on your mind. So we have put together some of our more frequently asked questions to help you plan your stay.
If you can't find the answer to your question then email us at info@thebaymotel.com.au with your specific question, and we will be happy to provide a prompt response.
Do you have Roll Aways or Cots?
Unfortunately, we do not offer roll aways. Cots are available free of charge.
The Bay Motel is a non smoking property. Guests are asked to respect our property and the comfort of others at all times. Outside smoking is permitted away from doors and windows where bins are provided.
We are located within walking distance to a wide range of cafes, restaurants & bars. We also have a variety of restaurants who will deliver directly to your door. We do have small continental breakfast boxes available at reception and outdoor BBQ facilities available for guests.
The beach is 250 meters from our doorstep. We do not have a pool.
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where do I start with rinari. . .I discovered her in love live! all stars and was instantly in love.
I saw her mask and instantly knew; she was shy, possibly socially anxious though I doubt love live! would ever delve into that, and by covering her face could allow herself to be more open. I know now it's more a case of she doesn't express well, but it still stands. Rina is a quiet, serious person with a sweet soft personality hidden underneath, a lover of cats and video games and anime.
it's why I love her so much, and relate to her. Even though the anime has dropped most of her rina-chan board gimmick, I relate to her soft voice and being socially carried (lovingly) by an extrovert.
of course, I'm not going to act like I didn't first notice her appearance. Pink hair? Already sold. Her thigh socks, sneakers and sweatshirt are just icing on top of the cake; I love when characters personalize their uniforms, and hers is for the sake of comfort which I love.
I also love her songs! Her voice is monotone and kinda robotic, but her lyrics and accompanying music are upbeat and punchy. Her lyrics focus on stuff like Internet and radio waves, and how she'd love to be more expressive. As her songs progress, from her first to her third, she opens up more and the lyrics become less "I want to be" and more "I am".


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Q: ASP.Net Core client-side validation: is there a "validation succeeded" DOM event? I have an ASP.Net Core Razor page that uses Bootstrap and does client-side validation.
The form looks like this:
<form method="post" class="needs-validation" novalidate>
...

_ValidationScriptsPartial.cshtml looks like this:
<environment include="Development">
    <script src="~/lib/jquery-validation/dist/jquery.validate.js"></script>
    <script src="~/lib/jquery-validation-unobtrusive/jquery.validate.unobtrusive.js"></script>
    ...

Everything works fine.  If the user fails to enter a required field or enters a number that exceeds the maximum, the form won't submit and the offending field is highlighted in red.
Q: Is there a DOM event triggered on "validation succeeded"?
I would like to execute some Javascript after I know the form is "OK", but before it's actually POSTED to the server.
Thank you in advance!

A: If you want a quick turn-key solution, you can simply include the jQuery Validation Plugin. The valid condition returns true only if its valid.

Answer: you can then rxJs-subscribe to it by sending the data structure or the control in to get the event out using this jquery.observable plugin

Below is how the Jquery Valid works:
Form:

$("form").valid();
// or
if($("form").valid()) {
 //VALID continue
}

Control:
$("[name='CountyOfBirth']").valid(); // RETURNS true/false

On Submit: you can also get similar results of the valid event by checking on form submit
$("form").submit(function() {
    if($(this).valid()) {
       //VALID
    } else {
       //ERROR
    }
});

A: You can use jQuery Unobtrusive Ajax with the form in the razor view.
First, you will need to include jQuery Unobtrusive Ajax script:
npm i jquery-ajax-unobtrusive -D  (or --save-dev)

Secondly, you need to enable unobtrusive ajax on your form by adding specific custom data- attributes:
<form method="post" class="needs-validation" novalidate
  data-ajax="true" data-ajax-method="post"
  data-ajax-begin="onFormBegin"
  data-ajax-complete="onFormComplete">

There are other attributes you can use.

Here you can register callbacks, for example, on the beginning and the completion of form submit:
@section scripts {
    <script type="text/javascript">
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            window.onFormBegin = function() {
                // This is the place where you can execute some Javascript
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                // POSTED to the server.
            };

            window.onFormComplete = function(request, status) {
                // ...
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The lifestyle choices of Morgan E. Cline
It's been good fun now and then to torture hapless heterosexual economic development types by suggesting that all any Iowa town with aspirations really needs is a gay gazillionaire --- like Centerville's Morgan E. Cline. Or Albia's savior, the late Bob Bates, perhaps.
Now, sadly, Mr. Cline has died --- unexpectedly on Easter morning, age 81, at his home in Middletown Township, New Jersey. He had shared the estate, Riverwind, with his partner of 52 years, Benjamin R. D'onofrio, until the latter's death in 2009.
Clueless Christian types still babble on about the "homosexual lifestyle" and share delusional speculations about choices that "lifestyle" involves.
For Cline, like the rest of us, sexual orientation was original equipment. His lifestyle choices were to work very hard, rise from poverty, become very rich, live graciously and generously --- and give his riches away.
The Centerville Daily Iowegian is carrying an excellent and very detailed obituary here. The Des Moines Register's Kyle Munson filed a good report from Centerville and Exline, which can be found here. Neither link is likely to be permanent.
Cline was born Aug. 26, 1932, on a farm near Exline, a small coal mining town southeast of Centerville, not far from the Missouri border, to Ogle and Lucile Cline.
In 1949, he graduated valedictorian with the final (seven-member) senior class of Exline High School and received a scholarship to attend Centerville Junior College (now Indian Hills Community College), which he did for a year.
He went on to study pharmacy at Drake University, graduating with honors during 1953 at age 20, then entered medical school at the University of Iowa. After two years, however, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a pharmacist at Fort Dix, N.J., and Fort Jay, New York City --- an introduction to the region of the country that would be his principal home for the rest of his life.
After his discharge from the Army, Cline worked three years as a drugstore pharmacist, then entered the world of advertising.
Some 20 years later, after rising to the top while working for others, he co-founded the ad agency Cline, Davis & Mann with creative partners Clyde Davis and Fred Mann. Throughout his career, he had leveraged his pharmaceutical and medical background. That paid off lavishly in the new firm, where Cline was responsible for the advertising launches of both Viagra and Lipitor.
He also was a very talented real estate developer and redeveloper, specializing in returning historic properties to useful life --- more than 125 major projects in Hoboken, New Jersey, alone during the 1970s and 1980s.
During the 1990s, Cline's attention shifted to his home territory in Appanoose County.
Revitalizing The Continental, a near-derelict hotel on the east side of Centerville's square, was his first major project, undertaken in part to offer a secure home for his mother. It was designed to be a "concierge living" center for older residents with compact apartments above a quality restaurant, bar and other public areas on the first floor. It still provides those services, but continues to evolve to meet changing community needs.
Late in their lives, Robert K. Beck and his wife, Charlotte, moved into a Continental apartment. Beck, publisher emeritus of the Centerville Daily Iowegian, continued to write regular columns --- and told more than a few Morgan Cline stories, always good reading.
Project followed project in rapid succession in Centerville during the years that followed. Many buildings on the square were rehabilitated for commercial use, the Majestic Theater complex (just off the square) among the most recent. The Columns, Bradley Hall and the Beck Mason were his most widely known residential rescues --- but Cline could not resist an historic home in distress and revitalized many others.
Preservation and revitalization projects that did not bear his personal imprint quite often benefitted from generous donations.
His benevolence included many projects not tied directly to preservation, however. He built the Continental at St. Joseph's, an assisted living center for those who needed more attention than could be provided at The Continental downtown, the Morgan E. Cline Family Sports Complex, the Cline Family Dialysis Center and, most recently, made a $1 million donation to Centerville's St. Joseph Mercy Hospital to help fund a new wing to be named in his honor.
In his tiny home town of Exline, Cline built and operated through his Cline Companies a new combination convenience store, cafe and antiques shop, funded various restorations and built a collection of homes for retirees --- returning life to a village with about 150 residents.
Munson, writing in The Register, estimated his investment in Appanoose County at $20 million, which seems a little on the conservative side..
In addition, Cline created a $5 million scholarship-endowment fund at Drake University for pharmacy students and donated an additional $3 million to Drake to fund the Morgan E. Cline Atrium for Pharmacy and Science.
In New Jersey, Cline and his partner were involved in various philanthropic projects, including a joint $3.5 million gift to the Monmouth Medical Center to fund the Cline-D'onofrio Emergency Services Pavillion.
Informal memorial gatherings for Cline were held on Thursday and Friday at Riverwind. In a few weeks, a more formal memorial celebration will be held at the Majestic in Centerville.
Cline and his partner, Ben D'onofrio, as they were growing older, commissioned similar mausoleums for their families. The D'onofrio mausoleum, where Ben is interred, is located in Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island. The Cline mausoleum is located on a hill in the Exline Cemetery, and Morgan Cline's ashes will be placed there with the remains of his parents.
His death will trigger activation of a new charitable trust that will make Appanoose Countyans the inheritors of his good works there --- and continue his benevolence.
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HCMC Expands Smart City Initiatives With 'Digital Transformation Portal'
The goal is to enhance interactions between government agencies and residents, but what does this mean for the people in Saigon?
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Taking advantage of the benefits and potential digital transformation brings is an asset for cities. | Source: Shutterstock
The Ho Chi Minh City Municipal Department of Information and Communications officially launched last week the city's 'Digital Transformation Portal' — a solid first step in implementing digital transformation initiatives and smart city building projects for Vietnam's commercial capital. The portal comes with a user-friendly interface, so even non-techie users can easily understand and navigate through the website in an efficient way.
HCMC's digital transformation portal includes an overview of the city's digital progress, news updates, and a few specifics such as non-confidential periodical reports and national databases on population, land, business registration, finance, and insurance.
The highlight of the portal is the Hiến kế, Góp ý (suggestions) section that lets Saigon residents drop their proposals on digital transformation initiatives and strategies. This is where the portal's main goal comes in — to enhance interactions between government agencies and residents.
HCMC's digital transformation portal home page.
For Tony, a neophyte digital media practitioner and financial advisor who got his degree in Australia, being able to have this kind of access to general information is a huge development every resident in HCMC should utilize. "I spent most of my adult years abroad," Tony said. "Now that I'm back for good, there is a lot of basic information I need to know especially when it comes to legal matters related to financial services and new digital advancements the government is building."
He added that this is a good sign and impressed with how HCMC is taking advantage of the digital transition. "I think the best thing about this is I get to make sure the information I am getting is legit and official since it's coming from this portal and there's a way for me to send my two cents to the authorities."
Vo Thi Trung Trinh, the deputy director of the Department of Information and Communications, said that through the portal, leaders and government officials in HCMC now have the platform to be aware of the ideas, suggestions, and plans from local residents, organizations, and businesses. It's efficient, convenient, and encouraging to the masses.
In the same way, city officials and civil servants can promptly systematize and update the municipal digital transformation documents, programs, and projects in the portal.
"Meanwhile, experts, the general public, organizations, and enterprises can access and learn information about local transformation," the deputy director said. "They can search for applications and public services that are being provided on digital platforms and users can also send feedback and recommendations to the authorities through the site," she said.
Taking advantage of the benefits and potential digital transformation brings is an asset for cities. This is also important for business development and job creation. On top of that, this is a way for city officials to get closer to their citizens, thus developing more integrated governance approaches at the city level. The digital sector has been and should be developed, and creating "smart cities" is another way to achieve a competitive advantage.
2025 Goals | Source: chuyendoiso.hochiminhcity.gov.vn
Earlier in March, the Department of Information and Communications initiated a plan to develop AI (artificial intelligence) apps in public administration, transport, healthcare, banking, and industries. According to the initial information about this plan, a database of all sectors will be shared among all the city's administrative departments.
The program includes improving human resources through AI education as well as training and enhancing academic connections with foreign AI professionals.
According to a report from OpenGov, authorities have also been pushing to increase the number of startups, SMEs (small and medium enterprises), and the total investment in AI. In addition to that, businesses are being urged to deploy AI applications to enhance internal strengths and increase competitiveness.
HCMC intends to build products and apply AI with practical value, transforming the southern metropolis to become the center of Vietnam's hub for research, development, and the transfer of applications in AI. The city also has plans to establish at least two technology innovation centers from now through 2025 to support businesses achieve fully digitized operations.
Considering all the strategies being laid out as well as the upcoming programs, HCMC is taking not just steps but leaps to fulfill the smart city goal. Focussing on local economic development, as a new way of addressing emerging societal issues, requires strong leadership, commitment, investments, and support from the people.
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Key Control, IAD 10-0-2D, Issued 07/10/2014 (529 KB)
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Fire System Shutdown Procedures, MWAA 5-1-3, Issued 08/03/1992 (382 KB)
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Hazardous Materials & Decontamination Procedures, IAD 4-5-4, Issued 10/23/1987 (285 KB)
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Media Access to Airport Facilities, MWAA 10-1-1, Issued 02/31/1997 (402 KB)
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Rules of Conduct in Airport Terminals & Concourse Facilities, MWAA 8-1-2, Issued 04/06/2016 (711 KB)
Severe Weather Plan, IAD 4-5-7, Issued 06/04/2012 (1.42 MB)
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The Devora is the largest and most prestigious of our function rooms featuring a full-length balcony to the south, which immediately overlooks the golf courses. There is also a very large south- and west-facing terrace adjoining the Devora Suite that enjoys sunshine for most of the day and evening in summer and which can accommodate up to 300 guests for pre-dinner drinks or a barbeque. The Devora Suite and Constable bar combined can hold up to 500 delegates in a theatre-style arrangement.
The Garden and Gainsborough rooms are interconnecting and can be booked separately or together, depending on your numbers and requirements. Both enjoy superb views over the lake and 18th greens of both championship golf courses and have access to a private south-facing terrace. The Garden room even has its own fully stocked bar! This combination provides the ideal environment for networking and private dining.
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Manchester University / About Manchester / News / Science Olympiad 2016
Hundreds of students to compete at Manchester Science Olympiad
High school and middle school student teams and their coaches are preparing for the annual Science Olympiad that will be held Jan. 14 at Manchester University.
At the Manchester University Science Olympiad Invitational, there will be 18 high school teams and eight middle school teams totaling about 350 students from communities throughout Indiana.
During the invitational at the North Manchester campus, there will be 33 events and competitions, with activities ranging from forensic cases to chemistry labs to constructing machines such as robot arms and hovercrafts.
The Science Olympiad aims to expose young scholars to things they would not learn in a regular high school or middle school classroom setting.
"We want them to have fun," said Dr. Kathryn Davis, who teaches chemistry at Manchester and a co-organizer of this event with Pam Karkosky, administrative assistant to Natural and Health Sciences, and Dr. Susan Klein, professor of chemistry.
"It's nice to help out the community and make relationships with schools," Davis said, adding that the Science Olympiad encourages students to learn in different ways. It also exposes them to Manchester University's close-knit community where faculty inspire students to develop their curiosity.
MU faculty and coaches of participating teams will moderate the myriad of events while student volunteers will assist teams with directions and registering.
Manchester University's invitational is a stepping-stone for regional competitions, where the top 60 teams will be selected to compete in the 2017 Science Olympiad National Tournament. For more information, go to www.soinc.org.
Middle School Teams
Central Middle International School (Kokomo)
Manchester Junior/Senior High School (North Manchester, 3 teams)
Northridge Middle School (Middlebury, 2 teams)
R.J. Baskett Middle School (Gas City)
Winamac Middle School (Winamac)
Avon High School (Avon, 2 teams)
Benton Central High School (Oxford)
Bloomington High School North (Bloomington, 2 teams)
Columbia City High School (Columbia City, 2 teams)
Hammond Academy of Science (Hammond)
Mishawaka High School (Mishawaka, 2 teams)
MIssissinewa High School (Gas City)
North Central High School (Indianapolis)
Northridge High School (Middlebury, 3 teams)
Warren Central High School (Indianapolis)
Winamac High School (Winamac)
With 1,600 students at its campuses in North Manchester and Fort Wayne, Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual, promotes responsible citizenship and puts high value on service. It calls on the diverse faiths of its community members to make the world a kinder and better place, establish justice and build peace amid strife. Learn more about the private, northern Indiana school at www.manchester.edu.
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Take a look back at 2013. What are some of your favorite memories? What makes you giggle when you think about it? What new friends did you make?
Are there some things that happened that made you sad? How do you feel about them now?
What are some things that you are going to make happen this year? What are you going to learn? What are you going to get better at?
MAKE A VISION BOARD FOR 2014. Go through magazines with your Royal Partner and cut out pictures that tell your vision for this new year. Hang it on your wall and watch what happens. Take a picture of it and email it to us. We'll post it on our site for other TPITs to see. If more people see your visions, their energy will combine with yours and help make things happen.


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Azerbaijan's Energy Minister noted the importance of the United States' representation at a high level at the 3rd consultative council of ministers on the Southern Gas Corridor project
Azerbaijan says U.S. should join SGC consultative council meeting.
Azerbaijan's Energy Minister Natig Aliyev noted the importance of the United States' representation at a high level at the 3rd consultative council of ministers on the Southern Gas Corridor project in order to give political support to the project.
Aliyev made the remark at a meeting with William Silkworth, the Director at the Office of Europe, the Western Hemisphere, and Africa, Bureau of Energy Resources, United States Department of State, according to the Azerbaijani Energy Ministry.
The Southern Gas Corridor aims to expand infrastructure that can bring gas to the EU from the Caspian Basin, Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Eastern Mediterranean Basin.
Initially, approximately 10 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas will flow along this route when it opens in 2019/2020. Given the potential supplies from the Caspian Region, the Middle East, and the East Mediterranean however, the EU aims to increase this to 80 to 100 bcm of gas per year in the future.
During the meeting, the U.S. side expressed interest in Azerbaijan's position on the eve of the OPEC meeting in Vienna scheduled for December 10.
The minister noted that Azerbaijan will join the process aimed at stabilization of the crude prices and won't increase oil production and export.
Azerbaijan calls on other oil producing countries to take such steps and support consultations held by the OPEC, said Aliyev, adding that the country considers OPEC's meeting with non-OPEC countries as important.
"I think that harmony and unity are needed within the cartel, as well as among non-OPEC countries for sustainable stability and long-term increase in oil prices," said Aliyev. "If the interests of all parties coincide, it will be possible to achieve the determination of the oil price, beneficial for all, by the process of price regulation, and ensuring durability of agreements."
The two sides also discussed the termination of the deal for the sale of 66-percent stake in Greek gas grid operator DESFA by Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR and the impact, which the referendum in Italy can have on the implementation of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline's (TAP) construction project.
The minister further expressed satisfaction with the implementation process of the Shah Deniz-2 project and projects on expansion of the South Caucasus gas pipeline and Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP).
The parties also discussed the negotiation process on the Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline project and prospects of the US-Azerbaijan cooperation in the energy security sphere.
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Sherlock is back to help with your Spring Kitchen Clean-Out. Make it fun, make it easy, do it in stages or do it all at once.
I'll paraphrase Ray and Tom on NPR Car Talk – "Well you've wasted another good winter on the couch when you could have been cleaning out your kitchen." But wait, it's not too late! It doesn't matter when you get started, what matters to you feeling good and calming your digestion, is that you start!
How do you handle the change in the kitchen? Most people will find it easiest to do this in phases especially if you have a family. Singles may find it easier to take the Nike approach and "just do it" all at once. And every decade or so, if you don't do it yearly it needs to be done again as foods may creep back in. It's also a great opportunity to read the ingredient lists as manufacturers change the ingredients.
I'm reminded of a small coconut cookie that I use to love that contained coconut, egg whites and honey (a macaroon). The 2 bite cookie was a delicious treat and great for a food boost while traveling if a meal was delayed. Then I noticed the label had changed (a Sherlock clue to re-read the ingredients). I immediately read the ingredients and yes the honey was gone and white sugar and a bunch of other unnecessary ingredients were added. Why? The small company had been purchased by a big food corporation and changed a perfectly great product into one that I never buy now.
1. How much refined food products are in the ingredient list?
2. How many unrecognizable ingredients are there?
3. How will my digestion feel when I eat this food? Fewer ingredients = better digestion.
4. If you were making the same product in your kitchen how does the recipe compare to the ingredient list?
I digress, back to spring cleaning the kitchen. Start with the refrigerator and freezer. Remove all "science experiments" and jarred food that you don't know how old it is. The golden rule of food is: "When in doubt, dump it out!" Clean the refrigerator and freezer and then go shopping. First make a shopping list of new food staples, which will vary for each depending on your starting point. Think fresh, think perishable.
Next clean out the food pantry or cupboards. Same process and oh the treasures you will find! Check the expiration dates. Unopened products can be donated to your local food bank or charity that accepts dry food and canned donations. Clean the cupboard, make a new staples shopping list with foods you want to eat and go shopping. You may find sudden emptiness in your pantry as processed foods decrease or are eliminated, and fresh food becomes the new normal.
Start with cereal, ramen, chips, cookies, candy, other packaged desserts and dried fruits with added sugar. Replace them with oatmeal, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. When you are replacing staples look for products that are unsweetened by reading the ingredient list. Sugar free will mean that a sugar substitute has been used, anything from aspartame to stevia.
Write a shopping list that will work for your transition, all at once or in increments. I can tell you from experience that it's great to type it up so you can see how you've changed your eating year to year. Products change, you change, what you purchase changes.
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Yup, our kitchens get filled up even with good stuff, but things get shoved to the back of the fridge, freezer or pantry, cupboard, and suddenly ooh what is that leaking, or odd smell or geez! I have had this thing this long? Yikes. Thanks for the guide and inspiration to clean it out. I usually do my fridge once a week as I peruse what I need foodwise, then I can dump leftovers that are close to lab experiment or bacteria jungle before they explode! It is easy to forget staple items like flour, sugar, baking powder or soda, cooking oils that if not used regularly can spoil or go stale. I now mark all my bags or bottles with a date so at a glance I don't have to do the sniff-it or taste it test. It helps since in my house food needs and tastes change so quickly, two months ago everyone liked a certain pasta or grain, or product, now no one does. If still good then give it to a food pantry for the needy or toss it. Thanks Carole.
Once a week clean out – Chris, that's awesome! Our thinking about doing it takes longer than the actual doing it! I'm great at procrastinating what I see needs to be done and doing it, yet it feels so much better to just do it! Marking with dates is required in institution kitchens and a fabulous practice for the home kitchen as well. I find too that products change especially the ones I really like, and like you said what we eat changes and needs to change with the season and our physical needs each day, each year, each decade. Thanks for sharing your insights.


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Production of Collagen: Vitamin C is a required component for the production of collagen.
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