2. This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which God has endowed her. We have come to see ourselves as her lords and masters, entitled to plunder her at will. The violence present in our hearts, wounded by sin, is also reflected in the symptoms of sickness evident in the soil, in the water, in the air, and in all forms of life. This is why the earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she "groans in travail" (Romans 8:22). We have forgotten that we ourselves are dust of the earth (cf. Genesis 2:7); our very bodies are made up of her elements, we breathe her air, and we receive life and refreshment from her waters.
3. More than fifty years ago, with the world teetering on the brink of nuclear crisis, Pope Saint John XXIII wrote an Encyclical which not only rejected war but offered a proposal for peace. He addressed his message, Pacem in Terris, to the entire "Catholic world" and indeed "to all men and to all the members of the Church with the aim of encouraging ongoing missionary renewal. In this Encyclical, I would like to enter into dialogue with all people about our common home.
5. Saint John Paul II became increasingly concerned about this issue. In his first Encyclical he warned that human beings frequently seem "to see no other meaning in their natural environment than what serves for immediate use and consumption." Subsequently, he would call for a global ecological conversion. At the same time, he noted that little effort had been made to "safeguard the moral conditions for an authentic human ecology." The destruction of the human environment is extremely serious, not only because God has entrusted the world to us men and women, but because human life is itself a gift which must be defended from various forms of debasement. Every effort to protect and improve our world entails profound changes in "lifestyles, models of production and consumption, and the established structures of power which today govern societies." Authentic human development has a moral character. It presumes full respect for the human person, but it must also be concerned for the world around us and "take into account the nature of each being and of its mutual connection in an ordered system." Accordingly, our human ability to transform reality must proceed in line with God's original gift of all that is.
7. These statements of the Popes echo the reflections of numerous scientists, philosophers, theologians, and civic groups, all of which have enriched the Church's thinking on these questions. Outside the Catholic Church, other Churches and Christian communities—and other religions as well—have expressed deep concern and offered valuable reflections on issues which all of us find disturbing. To give just one striking example, I would mention the statements made by the beloved Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with whom we share the hope of full ecclesial communion.
10. I do not want to write this Encyclical without turning to that attractive and compelling figure, whose name I took as my guide and inspiration when I was elected Bishop of Rome. I believe that Saint Francis is the example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically. He is the patron saint of all who study and work in the area of self-giving, his openheartedness. He was a mystic and a pilgrim who lived in simplicity and in wonderful harmony with God, with others, with nature and with himself. He shows us just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society, and interior peace.
11. Francis helps us to see that an integral ecology calls for openness to categories which transcend the language of mathematics and biology, and take us to the heart of what it is to be human. Just as happens when we fall in love with someone, whenever he would gaze at the sun, the moon or the smallest of animals, he burst into song, drawing all other creatures into his praise. He communed with all creation, even preaching to the flowers, inviting them "to praise the Lord, just as if they were endowed with reason." His response to the world around him was so much more than intellectual appreciation or economic calculus, for to him each and every creature was a sister united to him by bonds of affection. That is why he felt called to care for all that exists. His disciple Saint Bonaventure tells us that, "from a reflection on the primary source of all things, filled with even more abundant piety, he would call creatures, no matter how small, by the name of 'brother' or 'sister.'" Such a conviction cannot be written off as naive romanticism, for it affects the choices which determine our behavior. If we approach nature and the environment without this openness to awe and wonder, if we no longer speak the language of fraternity and beauty in our relationship with the world, our attitude will be that of masters, consumers, ruthless exploiters, unable to set limits on their immediate needs. By contrast, if we feel intimately united with all that exists, then sobriety and care will well up spontaneously. The poverty and austerity of Saint Francis were no mere veneer of asceticism, but something much more radical: a refusal to turn reality into an object simply to be used and controlled.
12. What is more, Saint Francis, faithful to Scripture, invites us to see nature as a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of his infinite beauty and goodness. "Through the greatness and the beauty of creatures one comes to know by analogy their maker" (Wisdom 13:5); indeed, "his eternal power and divinity have been made known through his works since the creation of the world" (Romans 1:20). For this reason, Francis asked that part of the friary garden always be left untouched, so that wildflowers and herbs could grow there, and those who saw them could raise their minds to God, the Creator of such beauty. Rather than a problem to be solved, the world is a joyful mystery to be contemplated with gladness and praise.
14. I urgently appeal, then, for a new dialogue about how we are shaping the future of our planet. We need a conversation which includes everyone, since the environmental challenge we are undergoing, and its human roots, concern and affect us all. The worldwide ecological movement has already made considerable progress and led to the establishment of numerous organizations committed to raising awareness of these challenges. Regrettably, many efforts to seek concrete solutions to the environmental crisis have proved ineffective, not only because of powerful opposition but also because of a more general lack of interest. Obstructionist attitudes, even on the part of believers, can range from denial of the problem to indifference, nonchalant resignation or blind confidence in technical solutions. We require a new and universal solidarity. As the bishops of Southern Africa have stated: "Everyone's talents and involvement are needed to redress the damage caused by human abuse of God's creation." All of us can cooperate as instruments of God for the care of creation, each according to his or her own culture, experience, involvements and talents.
15. It is my hope that this Encyclical Letter, which is now added to the body of the Church's social teaching, can help us to acknowledge the appeal, immensity and urgency of the challenge we face. I will begin by briefly reviewing several aspects of the present ecological crisis, with the aim of drawing on the results of the best scientific research available today, letting them touch us deeply and provide a concrete foundation for the ethical and spiritual itinerary that follows. I will then consider some principles drawn from the Judeo-Christian tradition which can render our commitment to the environment more coherent. I will then attempt to get to the roots of the present situation, so as to consider not only its symptoms but also its deepest causes. This will help to provide an approach to ecology which respects our unique place as human beings in this world and our relationship to our surroundings. In light of this reflection, I will advance some broader proposals for dialogue and action which would involve each of us as individuals, and also affect international policy. Finally, convinced as I am that change is impossible without motivation and a process of education, I will offer some inspired guidelines for human development to be found in the treasure of Christian spiritual experience.
16. Although each chapter will have its own subject and specific approach, it will also take up and re-examine important questions previously dealt with. This is particularly the case with a number of themes which will reappear as the Encyclical unfolds. As examples, I will point to the intimate relationship between the poor and the fragility of the planet, the conviction that everything in the world is connected, the critique of new paradigms and forms of power derived from technology, the call to seek other ways of understanding the economy and progress, the value proper to each lifestyle. These questions will not be dealt with once and for all, but reframed and enriched again and again.
Discover how protecting our environment is an essential part of loving your neighbor.
In his second encyclical, Praise Be to You, Pope Francis addresses "every person living on this planet," inviting us to dialogue together about the urgent environmental challenges facing the earth—our common home—and how we can work together to protect its fragile resources. He challenges us to think of ecology not merely in terms of the environment, but in light of our fundamental relationships: with God, with ourselves, with others, and with the rest of creation.
Caring for our common home involves what Pope Francis calls an "ecological conversion." In other words, because taking care of the earth is intertwined with taking care of one another, our encounter with Jesus Christ should be evident in our relationship with the world around us. To Pope Francis this is not something secondary or optional; we are called to be protectors of the earth, and this is an essential part of loving our neighbor and living a life of goodness.
Praise Be to You is a worldwide wake-up call to experience a deeper change of heart and a new way of life as together we shape the future of our planet.


Blue Moon Gardens is a unique garden center located just east of Edom, TX. When you visit, you are welcome to browse with a Radio Flyer to hold your selections. While in storage, these wagons not only brought back fond memories, but also created an artistic statement in themselves.
The Windmill Farm in Tolar, TX contains over 40 windmills in a country setting. These blades were in the barn just waiting to be installed in a restored windmill. Even before capturing the wind, they're already proud to be in Texas!
The Windmill Farm in Tolar, TX contains over 40 windmills in a country setting. These blades were in the barn just waiting to be installed in a restored windmill.
The Windmill Farm in Tolar, TX contains over 40 windmills in a country setting. This Monitor windmill is striking with the beautiful blue sky as a backdrop. You can tell it's just waiting to go to work at the first sign of a breeze.
Discovered at the Glade Outdoor Theatre on the grounds of Texas State University, this rustic window is dramatic in its own right, hinting at fair maidens, valiant knights--perhaps a frog prince!--living large in a hidden alcove behind the grate.
Good Yontiff literally means "Good Holiday" in Yiddish. This image taken at the Dallas Heritage Village shows many of the traditional Jewish religious items associated with several of the Holidays.
This is part of a series of images intended to capture the details as well as the overall feeling of various musical instruments.
Sometimes you walk past something and don't give it a second thought. A crumbling and cracking cement layer was covering up this natural beauty on the back wall of a parking lot. Luckily a sufficient amount of the strata underneath was visible enough to capture this image.
This is the first in a series of images intended to capture the details as well as the overall feeling of various sports. Cyclists feel the wind on their face as they watch the world go by in a blur, yet all the intricate parts have to work together as one.
While passing this beautiful mountain lake, the still water, reflection of the mountains, and plants created an optical illusion that almost caused vertigo. Each time I look at this image, I have to think about which way is up?
Fair Park is the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exhibition. The Park is the home of the Texas State Fair. This red ball resides in the lagoon in front of the museums. When two of them meet, you can only guess what might happen.
Almost as if you were leaving your past behind, you burst out of the underbrush and run forward to find out what life has in store for you. This image draws you into it and you cannot resist the pull to discover the outcome. Is it merely the passing of time, or is there more at the end of the dock than old age?
I have always had a fascination with architectural engineering, but the grace of a suspension bridge has a hypnotic effect...any way you look at it.


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A  a koreai folklór egyik természetfeletti teremtménye, szó szerint "kilenc farkú róka". A rókateremtmények Kelet-Ázsia több országában is jelen vannak a folklórban, Kínában  vagy , Japánban kicune néven ismeretes. A koreai változat eltér a kínaitól és a japántól abban, hogy szinte kizárólag nagyon negatív, gonosz teremtményként írják le.

Eredete és története
A -legenda a 9. század körül kerülhetett át Koreába Kínából, és már a  (1145) és a  (1279) is említ olyan történeteket, ahol róka változott emberré.

A  szinte mindig női alakot ölt, nem mindig van kilenc farka. Emberalakja lehet teljesen megtévesztő, vagy kissé rókaszerű, hegyes fülekkel. A történetek szerint férfiakat csábít el, és megeszi a májukat vagy a szívüket. A történetnek számos változata létezik, egyes mesék szerint a  ha ezer évig nem öl embert, és nem fedi fel kilétét, akkor emberré válhat, más mesék szerint 1000 férfi máját kell megennie ugyanehhez. A mesékben az a közös, hogy a lény mindenképp szeretne emberré válni. Van olyan történet is, ami a "rókagyöngyről" szól: ez egy kis márványgolyó, aminek segítségével a  képes elszívni a férfiak életerejét, ha a szájukba teszi a gyöngyöt.

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Filmek és televíziós sorozatok
1994: The Fox with Nine Tails
2004: Forbidden Love (KBS)
2006: The Fox Family
2007: Yobi, the Five Tailed Fox
2008–2009: Korean Ghost Stories (KBS)
2010: My Girlfriend Is a Nine-Tailed Fox (SBS)
2010: Grudge: The Revolt of Gumiho (KBS)
2012: The Thousandth Man (MBC)
2013: Kugai szo (MBC)
2013: Nail Shop Paris (MBC)
2020: The Tale of the Nine Tailed (tvN)
2020: Lovecraft Country s01e06 - Meet Me in Daegu (HBO)
A Running Man varietéműsor 149. epizódjában a női versenyzőknek kilenc rókafarkat kell összegyűjteni az "emberré váláshoz".

Jegyzetek

Források

Koreai mitológia
Kitalált emlősök
Mitikus lények

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Pyan Gaun, or Pyangaun, is a settlement that is a part of the Chapagaun village development committee in the Lalitpur district of Nepal. It is 14 km south of Kathmandu. The settlement is known for its excellence in crafting bamboo, particularly in making buckets used for measurement.

Etymology
Referred to as Sitapur in ancient times, Pyangaun is a centuries-old crafting village. The settlement's name comes from its unique production of bamboo buckets, known as pyang in Nepali. These buckets became regional standard measurements in units called Maana and Pathi. In the past, the village held a monopoly on these buckets in the Kathmandu valley.

Legend
The original inhabitants are believed to be the children of Yatsya Malla from Bhaktapur (not to be confused with King Yakshya Malla of Kathmandu Valley). When the son went to the king for his and his mother's right, the king advised them to work and gave them a place to stay. The son worked on bamboo crafting, especially measuring instruments for grains. It became his profession and he searched for raw bamboo around the palace.

Bamboo craft
To bring quality bamboos to the village for crafting, workers used to cross the Bagmati river to reach the trail of Chure in the Makwanpur district in the south. In order to prepare buckets of different sizes, they first cut the bamboo into pieces and used fire to flatten it into a mold. The local Shyam Sundar Maharjan quotes,"There was an adventure in collecting the aged bamboos. The wider the width and the older the age (of the bamboo), the bigger the size of the bucket and the greater its life. The demand for bamboo buckets declined with the advent of plastic and chemical products, so it is useless to go for such a long trekking nowadays. I am still making weighing measures using the bamboo available nearby, but these products are not as strong as they used to be"Bamboo boxes have long been replaced by standard metal products in urban areas, but were used in rural areas until the 1990s.

Festivals
The major festivals celebrated in Pyan Gaun are Indra Jatra, Nasa Dyo Puja, Mul Jatra during Chaitra Purnima and Gai Jatra.

The main festival of Pyan Gaun is Indra Jatra, when the people of Pyangaun perform a form of dance known as Kug pyakha. The dance used to be taken to Kathmandu to show to the King at Hanuman Dhokha. The festival lasts for four days.

References

Populated places in Lalitpur District, Nepal


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Tirupati, Nov 9 : Devotees visiting Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala were hit hard on Wednesday as taxi drivers and owners of hotels and shops refused to accept Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination currency notes after the government's sudden move to demonetise them.
The pilgrims, who flock from all over the country to the temple town, had a tough time buying food and other essential items of daily use. Some were facing difficulties even in buying milk for their children.
"After reaching at the railway station on Wednesday morning, we learnt that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are no longer valid. Since we were travelling, we are carrying only high denomination currency notes," said G. Rammohan, a devotee from Visakhapatnam.
With banks and ATMs closed for the day, the pilgriums and visitors had no option but to borrow or buy on credit, or to rough it out.
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which runs the affairs of the hill shrine -- the richest in the country -- intervened to provide some succour to the pilgrims. It arranged for free food, snacks and milk for all pilgrims.
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About 50,000 pilgrims every day have 'darshan' of the idol at the Tirumala temple in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
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As it is 'Karthika masam', an auspicious period, thousands of devotees throng the temples, especially at Srisailam.
Meanwhile, Vishwa Hindu Parishad has demanded that both the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments set up special counters at temples administered by them to help devotees to exchange Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.


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Drag-On Interview
Author: William Ketchum III
Drag-On's life can be considered somewhat true to his new album's title, "Hell and Back." After being one of the most anticipated new artists on the Ruff Ryders camp, his first album, "Opposite of H20," got bad reviews (most notably The Source's 1 ½ mics) and flopped commercially. However, after a few appearances on Ruff Ryders' "Ryde Or Die" compilations, and a couple years off, Drag-On has a new album and a new attitude. William Ketchum III interviews Drag-On on his new album, The Source, and his future plans.
WK3: First off, new album. I already copped it, but summarize it for the readers.
Drag-On: The album isn't too commercial, it's a lot of hard (stuff), I try my best to stick to the streets. But I gave a lot of different styles (a try), different types of joints, a few club joints, but I stick to the streets. I got a lot of producers on there—Swizz Beats, Rockwilder, Tuneheadz, Black Keys, Chocolate City, E.O, Needlez, I got the family on there of course. Joint wit me and Kiss, me and Styles, me and X, me and Eve, I got Cash Money on there. Lot of wild joints on there, got a lot of real deep, life joints on there too.
WK3: Your first album was blasted by The Source. You've addressed this on Ryde Or Die Vol. 2, but did you come back with any sort of vengeance this time?
"And you know what? I also got love for The Source, I got love for them regardless of whatever they say."
Drag-On: No. See I don't (let it bother me), as far as the magazines, they can write what they wanna write cuz I got love in the streets, I got love for my fans. And you know what? I also got love for The Source, I got love for them regardless of whatever they say. Don't none of that bother me, wanna know why? I been writin rhymes since like '88, '89 straight up, since I was like 8 or 9 years old, ya know what I'm sayin? I was doin this before they was (reviewing my stuff), I been doin this before the deal. I do this for the love, I ain't gon let nothing stop me.
WK3: You played in "Exit Wounds" and "Cradle 2 The Grave," and you just put out your second album. What are your future plans, as far as music, acting, and any other endeavors?
"I'm definitely looking for a movie agent right now, sending all my press kits and all that out there."
Drag-On: As far as acting, I'm definitely looking for a movie agent right now, sending all my press kits and all that out there. But as far as music, y'all can definitely expect a lot more of me. I'm gonna drop at least 100 more joints for the street. I'm already back in the studio for my third album, I go back in there March 4.
WK3: DMX said that he's leavin after Grand Champ. What does this hold for the future of Ruff Ryders?
Drag-On: I mean, I'm still here. LOX still here, a lot of people still here. So we gon hold it down. I'M HERE, as far as Ruff Ryders, Drag-On is Drag-On. But, I'm signed to Ruff Ryders, I'll put them up... but I'm bumpin me right now.
WK3: Who do you listen to, rap music and otherwise?
"I like a lot of street, hard shit yo. If it's not street, I'm probably not listenin to it. I listen to 50 Cent, I'm feelin the G-Unit thing."
Drag-On: As far as rap, I like a lot of street, hard shit yo. If it's not street, I'm probably not listenin to it. I listen to 50 Cent, I'm feelin the G-Unit thing. I won't front, I like the Black Album, that was hot.
WK3: There have been rumors of Shyne, from Bad Boy, getting out of jail and signing to Ruff Ryders. Can you speak on these rumors?
Drag-On: I don't know. But what I do know, is that Drag-On is definitely back at it again. I'm doin it again real crazy, I'm in the lab. So fans, to all the mixtapes (DJ's) out there, get ready for me.
WK3: You really made a name for yourself on the single from Ryde Or Die Vol. 1, "Down Bottom." Why wasn't Juvenile on the song when it was released as a single, but made it to the album?
"I kinda blame me for not being in-tune (with the business) so that's why now I'm really sellin' my music, and plus I'm more in tune with the business side."
Drag-On: Some real political stuff, I ain't know what was goin' on. I kinda blame me for not being in-tune (with the business), so that's why now I'm really sellin' my music, and plus I'm more in tune with the business side.
WK3: Okay, here's the deal: I say a name, and you tell me what comes to mind. Jay-Z.
Drag-On: Hot.
WK3: The Source.
Drag-On: Magazine.
WK3: Hot magazine, or lame magazine?
WK3: Eminem.
WK3: Kobe Bryant.
Drag-On: He's innocent.
WK3: New York Yankees.
Drag-On: Bronx.
Drag-On's sophomore album, "Hell and Back," is in stores now.
Originally posted: March 16, 2004

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package no.kantega.security.api.impl.dbuser.password;

import no.kantega.security.api.identity.Identity;
import org.springframework.dao.IncorrectResultSizeDataAccessException;
import org.springframework.jdbc.BadSqlGrammarException;
import org.springframework.jdbc.core.RowMapper;
import org.springframework.jdbc.core.support.JdbcDaoSupport;

import java.sql.ResultSet;
import java.sql.SQLException;
import java.util.List;

public class PasswordDao extends JdbcDaoSupport {

    public void updatePasswordInDatabase(Identity identity, String hashedPassword) {
        int count = getJdbcTemplate().queryForObject("SELECT COUNT(*) FROM dbuserpassword WHERE Domain = ? AND UserId = ?", Integer.class,
                identity.getDomain(), identity.getUserId());
        if (count == 0) {
            // New user, without password
            getJdbcTemplate().update("INSERT INTO dbuserpassword (Domain, UserId, Password) VALUES (?, ?, ?)",
                    identity.getDomain(), identity.getUserId(), hashedPassword);
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When it comes to getting braces, many people assume that the overwhelming majority of those who get them are teenagers. While that may be true to a certain extent, it doesn't mean people can't opt for straighter teeth long after their adolescent years have come and gone. After all, getting braces at age of 40 means the adult can enjoy straighter teeth for four or five more decades, which is half of their life all over again.
Here at Clearsmile Orthodontics, we love treating adults with Invisalign, and the following reasons illustrate why Invisalign for adults is such an ideal orthodontic option for so many people.
One of the main reasons that adults don't often get braces is because they fear the stigma that comes from having a mouth full of metal. That's a look typically reserved for junior high and high school kids, so to be an adult with shiny, traditional braces is not most people's idea of a good time. What makes Invisalign different is that most people have no idea you're even wearing the appliance, so you can live your mature, adult life without any fear that people will notice your braces. Those precious moments in life caught on photos now have no evidence of braces.
Adults are busy. It's as simple as that, and finding time to work orthodontist appointments into a schedule that also already includes loads of work commitments, travel, and perhaps even driving around children to various activities can be challenging. Thankfully, Invisalign is a product that doesn't require the same sort of monthly visits that traditional braces do, so adults opting to get fitted for this dental appliance can do so knowing that it's not going to crush them in terms of time commitments. You'll still need to visit your orthodontist, but it's nowhere near as time-intensive as regular braces.
People that got braces as kids easily can tell stories about how long they had those metal brackets attached to their teeth. Sometimes, braces can take three years to do their job completely, and nobody wants to live with that discomfort for that long. Not only are Invisalign braces more comfortable in the first place, they also don't have to be inside a patient's mouth for anywhere near as long as traditional braces. In fact, here at Clearsmile Orthodontics, we often have patients finish their treatment in much less than a year with the straight, gorgeous teeth they always wanted. In fact, some simple cases complete treat in just a few months. Why not straighten your teeth more quickly and more comfortably?
If you are an adult interested in getting fit for Invisalign, give Dr. Webb a call here at Clearsmile Orthodontics so we can get you into our building for a free consultation. It doesn't cost anything to have that initial exam and find out if this option will work best for you, so make your appointment today and start enjoying the benefits of having straighter teeth—even if you haven't been a teenager for decades!


DLA Architects, Ltd. announces that Kennedy Elementary School Addition in Schiller Park, Illinois has been awarded a Gold Citation for outstanding design in Penton's American School & University 2017 Educational lnteriors Showcase. It is featured in the August 2017 edition of the magazine and also online at SchoolDesigns.com. An annual competition honoring excellence in educational interiors and facility planning, the Educational lnteriors Showcase spotlights today's most effective learning environments.
From top to bottom, the addition is student-focused, designed to support all types of learning. Especially notable is the innovative "learning corridor," a mash-up of circulation and media center, welcoming students to linger with a book or technology.
A jury of American Institute of Architects (AlA) members and education administrators evaluated submissions from architectural firms, schools and universities across the country and outside the United States. Seventy projects in eighteen categories were chosen for publication in AS&U, an educational facilities, purchasing, and business administration magazine reaching 57,000 facility planners, school and university administrators, and architects with this issue. This is the 27th year the competition has been held.
How successfully does the design address the project vision?
Does the project create a healthful indoor environment?
How well did the designers take into account life-cycle costs of project materials?
Does the project enhance the learning environment?


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Lieutenant Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) yesterday and produced before Kaduwela Magistrate Dhammika Hemapala, was remanded till February 11, 2016.
Former President and Kurunegala District MP, Mahinda Rajapaksa, said the statement made by some ministers had clearly indicated how the Police were going to act in arresting Rajapaksa family members. All the arrests have been made under the Money Laundering Act, which was enacted to prevent fund raising activities of terrorist organisations.
Daughter of Rohan Welivita, Madhushika, said the family was in the process of discussing necessary future action with their lawyer. "My father has been remanded till February 11 and we cannot take any legal action. We need to wait until then to take any action," she said.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa lawyer, Attorney-at- Law Premanath C. Dolawatte, said application produced by the Police at the Magistrate's court was improper. The bail application filed by the lawyer was rejected when Yoshitha was remanded until February 11.
Who is behind the new BBS offensive?


Actor David Arquette has teamed with producer Jeff Beacher to bring a Vaudeville-inspired theater experience to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
"David Arquette Presents: Beacher's Madhouse" is a five-year, projected $25-million run that will be the foundation of a new chapter in theater and nightlife. The show will include burlesque dancers, go-go girls, little people impersonators, live animals, acrobats, contortionists and fire-breathers, just for starters.
Jeff Beacher debuted the comedy variety hit Beacher's Madhouse in 2002 in New York, and then took it to Las Vegas in 2003, headlining at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for five years. Since 2008, Beacher has been on the road, most recently bringing his show on this summer's Warped and Mayhem tours.
"Beacher's Madhouse will be the hottest, sexiest, most entertaining show that feels like the greatest party anyone in Los Angeles has ever been to. I'm thrilled to be in partnership with David Arquette, and to be bringing the Madhouse to the legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel!" trumpets Beacher.
Arquette has been a longtime fan of the show, and added, "Since before I can remember, putting on an extravaganza like Beacher's Madhouse has been a dream of mine. Now that I have met the creative and gifted Jeff Beacher, this dream is about to become a wild, mind-blowing reality at the Roosevelt Hotel in glamorous Hollywood, California."
Slated to open this fall, Beacher's Madhouse will be permanently located within the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, hosting shows Wednesday through Saturday.


THAT ONE THING IS COMMITMENT!
Nearly 70% of married men & 60% of married women have affairs.
In the U.S. less than half of couples who marry will stay married 15 years.
Every 10 to 13 seconds another couple divorces.
I PROMISE THAT GOD WILL BE MY #1 PRIORITY AND MY SPOUSE WILL BE MY #2.
united—dabaq (daw-bak'); cling or adhere; to catch by pursuit, pursue hard with affection and devotion.
COMMITMENT #3- (PARTNERSHIP) I WILL LIVE MY LIFE FOR THE "WE" AND NOT JUST "ME".
'echad (ekh-awd'); united, altogether, completely joined as one.
MARRIAGE IS A COVENANT NOT A CONTRACT. IT'S A COMMITMENT.
A contract is based on mutual distrust. A covenant is based on mutual commitment.
covenant: beriyth (ber-eeth'); cutting, a binding agreement, a blood covenant.
GODLY LEADERSHIP AND MUTUAL SUBMISSION.
"... those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.
WHEREVER SECRETS LIVE, INTIMACY DIES.
WHEREVER INTIMACY LIVES, SECRETS DIE.
RECEIVE ANY CONFESSIONS WITH GRACE.


Many people are afraid to use the kitchen for a long time is not good for health, especially in people with a history of mental illness, heart disease, high blood pressure.
Many families are more likely to move from the kitchen gas stove to use for saving, not afraid of leaking gas or gas explosion lead to severe consequences. However, many people are still afraid of the kitchen waves from affecting health, and use of the kitchen really safe than electric stoves, gas stoves.
Prof. Dr. Hoang Dinh Chien, Department of Electrical Engineering - Electronics, Polytechnic University of Ho Chi Minh City said, use the kitchen much safer than other stoves.
Users can easily control the temperature, some stoves also turn off enough heat to save energy, reduce cooking time, less power consumption.
Master Trung Ha, former Head of Department Electrical, Design Institute school also said that the operating frequency of the kitchen is very low, only 20 Khz to 23 Khz, the electromagnetic radiation intensity is low, so most does not affect human health nguoi.Pho Professor Dinh Chien said, using words long kitchen but not significantly affect the health of ordinary people or those with a history of cardiovascular disease, neurological. .. Because the electromagnetic waves emitted from the kitchen from a very low intensity, the only direct effect on the boiler section. When used, the cook did not stand frequently, do not stand too long and too close to the kitchen so the impact is not much.
The use and storage of kitchen is one of the determinants of the strength of the kitchen. Consumers pay attention to power, including the power cord and socket. Because the kitchen from the high-capacity power supply should be stable. After cooking, turn off the stove should not be in the OFF button power cord pulled straight out, as this will affect the fan section for the components, not good for the kitchen.
Due to the fan is attached to the bottom of use, people should not notice or fabric liner just below because it obstructed air flow from the bottom of the stove.


The wonders of Rangeley. There are way too many to count – and certainly too many to experience in a five-day camping trip – but I did my best last month to cram in as much hiking, paddling, and waterfall-hunting as I could.
My base camp: Rangeley Lake State Park. Situated off S. Shore Road on the southern side of Rangeley Lake, the park has a public boat launch, swimming area, and free hot showers. The campsites are semi-private (enough trees between each site so you're not staring at your neighbors all day, but not exactly tucked away, either).
The campground was super quiet while I was there, and I really loved getting to chat with some of the camp hosts who gave me a tip on paddling from the campground to South Bog Stream, which you can access from Rangeley Lake. More on that below.
Since I was staying at Rangeley Lake State Park, it was a given that I'd spend a lot of time on Rangeley Lake. There's a public boat launch in the park (there's also a public launch at the park in downtown Rangeley) with loads of parking.
There's also a neat hand-carry put-in that was super close to my campsite (site 30) – so close that I could carry my kayak from the campsite.
This little put-in also happens to be super close to where South Bog Stream meets Rangeley Lake, so it's handy on a number of accounts, if you happen to be camping in the park and you happen to have a campsite near #30.
However you get onto it, Rangeley Lake is a big'un – there's plenty of space to explore, whether you're in a motor boat or a kayak. It can get windy on the lake during the day, but I found the mornings and evenings were supremely calm and quiet – low winds and surprisingly few people on the water.
South Bog Stream is a small stream that winds through the South Bog Conservation Lands, a conservation area adjacent to Rangeley Lake State Park. You can hike the trails here (about three miles of network trails that go through open fields and wetlands and over a stream. The trailhead is accessible from S. Shore Road.
But exploring this stream via kayak is really lovely – with its easy-going waters and curves covered in shrubs.
To paddle here, you'll need to enter the stream from Rangeley Lake (I've read a reference online about there being a hand-carry boat launch on the property, but the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust makes no reference of it, so I'm uncertain if it actually exists).
Instead, you'll need to enter the stream from Rangeley Lake using one of the public boat launches (the Oquossoc public boat launch on the western side of Rangeley Lake or the boat launch at Rangeley Lake State Park).
Once you're in, it's solitude all the way. Well, aside from the beavers, who'll let you know you're on their terrain with a slap of their tails if you happen to be there in the evening, as they're waking up. I'm told the stream is a solid place to spot a moose, too, although I never saw any.
Public boat launches abound around here, and since I kept my kayak strapped to my car all week, I was able to pull over at every "public boat launch" sign I saw and check things out. One not-so-secret spot I enjoyed was Cupsuptic Lake.
The boat launch is located on the north end of the lake, off Route 16, and Cupsuptic is a decent-sized lake and is connected to Mooselookmeguntick Lake. In theory, you could paddle it all…although I never made it beyond Cupsuptic because I was having too much fun just floating in the sun.
Another boat launch spotted as I was headed east on Route 4 to Smalls Falls was for Sandy River Ponds, a small chain of ponds in Sandy River. I saw another duo fishing from a canoe, but otherwise the ponds were quiet.
This is a hand-carry boat launch (the ponds are down a short rocky path from the parking lot) with pretty views and some houses along the shore. Although there are a few ponds here, you can explore it all in pretty short order.
One of the area's most popular hikes, the summit of Bald Mountain offers stupendous views of the surrounding lakes and mountains, especially if you climb up the tower.
The hike is only one mile from trailhead to summit (if you're parked at the main trailhead off Bald Mountain Road – there is another trailhead off Route 4).
It's easy-going to start, then gets steeper as you get near the top.
At the summit, definitely climb the tower.
Because I love summit lunches, I found a nice spot on the rock to sit and eat. The summit isn't altogether exposed, so I had to hunt down a place to sit where I could see through the trees.
It's true, there are a lot of mountain ponds in Rangeley, but this one proudly bears the name "Mountain Pond." So that's something. I love this hike because it came as a recommendation from a fellow camper at Rangeley Lake State Park (who I met swimming in the lake).
The Mountain Pond trailhead begins just off Edelheid Road (a side road off Route 4). Parking is on the street by utility pole #13. This moderate hike is just under three miles round-trip, and the trail is really well marked and blanketed with roots and moss-covered rocks.
I saw a number of families making the return trip – and heard that the pond is a nice location for frog spotting.
Of course there's a trail dedicated to Cornelia "Fly Rod" Crosby – an outdoorswoman, outdoors writer, and Maine's first registered guide, Cornelia even caused a stir back in the day by daring to wear a knee-length skirt to a sportsman's expo. Cornelia rules. Read more about her.
The Fly Rod Crosby Trail is a 45-mile heritage hiking trail that will go from Strong to Oquossoc along the Sandy River, Orbeton and Hardy Streams across the Appalachian Trail and Rangeley Lake to the Sporting Heritage Museum…when it's complete. In the meantime, I enjoyed hiking a small bit of it, starting from a parking area at Saddleback Mountain.
The small parking area is located at the end of a condo-lined street. From there, you'll pass through fields with nice views of the area.
There are a few scenic ponds on the trail, along with overlooks.
This part of the trail, known as the Rock Pond Trail, is two miles long and easy hiking, with many chances to stop to explore a pond or follow the signs to a scenic overlook.
The Rock Pond Trail then meets up with a snowmobile trail, a wide gravel trail that inclines steadily to the west. I didn't love this portion of the trail – it was hot hiking, since the trail is exposed to the sun – but it's worth taking if you want to lengthen your hike and/or include a hike on parts of the Appalachian Trail. You can hike to Piazza Rock or up to the summit of Saddleback. There are signs at the intersection where the multi-use Fly Rod Crosby Trail cross over the AT.
The multi-use portion of the Fly Rod Crosby Trail, which crosses the AT (you can choose to summit Saddleback or hike to Piazza Rock from that intersection).
Purchased from a large timber company in the 1990s, Forest Legacy Trails has nine miles of hiking trails that are now managed by the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust. The terrain is moderate to difficult, and you can make your hike longer or shorter depending on the route you choose.
I chose to check out the Timberline Trail, since it was the straightest shot to the water and had a campsite I was curious to see.
The trail begins on what I assume is an old logging road, growing over with flowers (maps indicate this was a "beta mountain biking trail" in 2017). After about a third of a mile, signs indicate the Timberline Trail heading into the woods to the left.
The Timberline Trail rolls along toward the water – gentle ups and downs that make me think this is one of the easier trails. There is a spot or two were the trees thin out enough to see out, but mostly it's a green canopy.
The Timberline Trail ends down by the water, where you can take the Lakeline trail along Cupsuptic Lake or check out the really sweet lakeside campsites.
There are four lakeside campsites spread out on the shores of both Cupsuptick and Mooselookmeguntic Lakes. I stopped in at the Raven campsite, which wasn't occupied at the time. The site is right on the water's edge.
And yes, the Rave campsite (and all of Forest Legacy Trails) is accessible via boat. There's a small dock right there next to the Raven campsite, so you wouldn't have far to haul your stuff, should you decide to paddle over and camp. FYI: Advanced reservations are required to camp here. To reserve, call Cupsuptic Campground at 207-864-5249.
Who can resist falling water?! Whether it's tumbling a couple of feet through a gorge or pouring dramatically down a 90-foot rock face, waterfalls are compelling destinations. I'll be honest: I spent a whole lot of time sitting by falling water in Rangeley (I may have even dozed off next to Cascade Stream Gorge). Time well spent.
Cascade Stream Gorge is cool.
Parking and trailhead are located off Town Hall Road, which is right at the intersection of Route 4 and S. Shore Drive. Follow the signs up a steep driveway to the parking area.
From there, it's a one-mile loop hike with several areas where you can climb on the rocks, relax and enjoy the view – or even take a cold dip, as I saw many schoolkids doing.
A popular spot for a picnic and swimming, the Smalls Falls rest area is located off Route 4 in West Central Franklin, just a short drive southwest from Rangeley. Despite there being few people wherever I seemed to go around here, Smalls Falls was busy with people – families and kids camps clamoring all over the rocks and jumping into the water. And for understandable reasons.
There's a staircase leading from the parking area down to the base of the falls. Some folks hang here and wade into the water. But most head up up up the the craggy path to the top of the falls. The footing is really uneven here, so bring sneakers and watch your step.
It's worth the steep trip up, though. The rock formations are not only neat to look at, they offer a ton of small swimming pools, waterfalls, and places to jump from.
But by far my favorite waterfall in the area is Angel Falls. The waterfall itself is dramatic, of course: A 90-foot spray of water down a rock face. But the way there also felt secretive, even though Angel Falls is hardly a secret around here.
Coming from Rangeley Lake State Park, I took S. Shore Road to Herbie Welch Road (straight across Route 17), then a left onto Bemis Road. This gravel road has lots of houses on it and quick views of Mooselookmeguntic Lake. But after a few miles there are no more houses. And I didn't see any other cars, either. And the gravel road gets rough in spots. I was starting to think I was either being punked or had taken a wrong turn.
Then, 11 miles later, I saw the turn. The road goes down into a gravel pit with a nice graffiti-covered rock in the middle.
From the parking area, red spray-painted signs and blazes mark the way.
The trail to the falls is one mile round trip, and it gets prettier as you go. The terrain is mostly easy, aside from a few stream crossings where you'll need to step from rock to rock.


Discussion in 'Discussion' started by cookiecookies, Apr 1, 2019.
This will be my first forums post so might as well make it about my town.
New Horizon, one of the first towns in Towny 3.0, is a calm town with everything you need! We have a blacksmith, a glorious town hall, a farm and two grinders!
If you are in need of a town, come join New Horizon! Houses as little as $3,000.


Beautiful baby girls lemon two piece set consists of short sleeve top & matching bloomers/shorts.
Baby Girls Lemon Top & Bloomers Outfit consists of short sleeve top and matching shorts. This fresh lemon is perfect to add a little colour to her wardrobe. The top has round neckline and white knit detailing. The top fastens at the back with yellow buttons for easy dressing. The bloomers have soft elasticated waistband for comfort and fit. The trims are also have white knit for extra cuteness.


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Timothy Masterson
Associate Professor of Urology, Urology
Emailtamaster@iupui.edu
Fingerprint Dive into the research topics where Timothy Masterson is active. These topic labels come from the works of this person. Together they form a unique fingerprint.
Lymph Node Excision Medicine & Life Sciences
Germ Cell and Embryonal Neoplasms Medicine & Life Sciences
Prostatectomy Medicine & Life Sciences
Prostatic Neoplasms Medicine & Life Sciences
Testicular Neoplasms Medicine & Life Sciences
Recurrence Medicine & Life Sciences
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms Medicine & Life Sciences
Publications 2005 2019
Adverse Surgical Outcomes Associated with Robotic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection Among Patients with Testicular Cancer
Calaway, A. C., Einhorn, L., Masterson, T., Foster, R. & Cary, K. C., Jan 1 2019, In : European Urology.
Lymph Node Excision
A Prospective Program to Reduce the Clinical Incidence of Clostridium difficile Colitis Infection after Cystectomy
Calaway, A. C., Jacob, J. M., Tong, Y., Shumaker, L., Kitley, W., Boris, R. S., Cary, K. C., Kaimakliotis, H., Masterson, T., Bihrle, R. & Koch, M., Feb 1 2019, In : The Journal of Urology. 201, 2, p. 342-349 8 p.
Cystectomy
Complications of Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
Cary, K. C., Foster, R. & Masterson, T., Aug 1 2019, In : Urologic Clinics of North America. 46, 3, p. 429-437 9 p.
Current controversies on the role of lymphadenectomy for testicular cancer for the journal: Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations for the special seminars section on the role of lymphadenectomy for urologic cancers
Masterson, T., Cary, K. C. & Foster, R., Jan 1 2019, (Accepted/In press) In : Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations.
Germ Cell and Embryonal Neoplasms
Cylindrical illumination with angular coupling for whole-prostate photoacoustic tomography
Bungart, B., Cao, Y., Yang-Tran, T., Gorsky, S., Lan, L. U., Roblyer, D., Koch, M., Cheng, L., Masterson, T. & Cheng, J. X., Mar 1 2019, In : Biomedical Optics Express. 10, 3, p. 1405-1419 15 p., 356707.
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Bellingham postpones swine flu clinics
Melanie Graham/Daily News staff
Officials from the School Department and Board of Health have announced that the H1N1, or swine flu, clinics planned for November are being postponed "indefinitely."
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adjustments are being made to the amount of the vaccine each state will receive. The CDC mandated states to hold off on public and school-based clinics until more information about the supply of the vaccine becomes available.
"It's discouraging," said Health Agent Mike Graf.
Officials from the School Department and Board of Health said they do not know when the clinics will be rescheduled.
Graf said he is unsure whether the delay is because of a supply problem or an issue with delivering the vaccine. He also said this issue is affecting the town's public clinics only and it may be possible to receive the vaccine from a private physician.
Currently, the CDC and state Department of Public Health are urging the vaccination of "high priority" groups. Those groups include pregnant women, medical employees and children ages 6 months to 18 years.
Graf said the vaccine is safe and he encourages those in the target groups to seek vaccinations if they become available.
On Oct. 9, the School Department issued a letter to students' parents explaining the possibility of November clinics. The district planned three after-school clinics for children 6 months to 18 years including one at the high school and two at the middle school.
The superintendent's office has posted the notification of the delay on the school's Web site. Superintendent David Fischer will also send out a collective phone call on Monday through the district's Global Connect calling system.
Fischer is waiting until Monday in order to pair the H1N1 message with his advisory on the upcoming snow season.
In addition to the letter, a survey was sent home to parents asking how many family members would be interested in a vaccine.
As of yesterday morning, a few surveys were still coming in from students, middle school nurse Maureen Loftus said. Loftus, who is in charge of collecting the surveys, estimated one third of the students are showing an interest in an H1N1 clinic.
"We hope the clinics won't be delayed too much," Loftus said, "It's unfortunate."
Loftus said the schools are still collecting the surveys in hopes that they will hear from the Board of Health soon about rescheduling the clinics.
"I fear that if someone in the neighborhood is diagnosed we'll see a surge in people wanting the vaccine," Loftus said. "There's no reason why we shouldn't keep accepting the surveys."


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Federation University Australia > Research > Internal > Study research with us > Apply - Higher Degree by Research > Check your eligibility
Our research excellence
Graduate Research School (GRS)
Checking your eligibility is the first step in the process of applying for a world-class research degree with Federation University Australia.
You must meet the high academic and English language proficiency requirements to apply successfully for entry to one of these degrees.
Academic entry requirements for PhD
There are a number of ways to meet the eligibility requirements for entry into a PhD program at Federation University:
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree and subsequent additional honours degree which is graded at first class or second class (upper division) and which includes a thesis or dissertation demonstrating the ability to undertake research at a PhD level; OR
Successful completion of a Masters by Research degree that included a dissertation, demonstrating the ability to undertake research at PhD level; OR
Current Federation University Australia Masters by Research candidate with sufficient research capability to demonstrate PhD capacity, assessed via a formal Confirmation of Candidature process; OR
Honours equivalence, for applicants who have completed a Master by coursework or have appropriate professional experience.
Academic entry requirements for Masters by Research
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree and subsequent additional honours degree which is graded as at least second class and which includes a dissertation demonstrating the ability to undertake research at a Masters level; OR
Honours equivalence, such as a combination of professional, qualifications and research experience, including Masters by coursework
English language proficiency requirements (for overseas applicants)
FedUni accepts a variety of English language tests as proof of English proficiency. English proficiency assessment should be made using an external English test (Academic IELTS or equivalent), with the results determining whether the student can enter into our programs directly or via an appropriate English program.
From 1 July 2016, direct entry without an external English test will be only permitted when student meets the English exemption requirements described on the FedUni English Language requirements page as per the Simplified Student Visa Framework's English requirements.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries must demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP) by achieving at least the minimum score in one of the following formal test of English language proficiency within the last two years:
IELTS (International Language Testing System) minimum score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0;
TOEFL (American test of English as a Foreign Language) minimum score of 580 plus a TWE (Test of Written English) a score of 5.0;
TOEFL computer-based minimum score of 237 plus a minimum score of 22 in writing;
TOEFL internet-based minimum score of 92-93 plus a minimum score of 22 in writing; OR
Under exceptional circumstances, applying for an exemption from being required to provide an IELTS or TOEFL score based on an exemption request with supporting evidence
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IETLS or TOEFL tests are the preferred measure for English Language Proficiency (ELP) and applicants who can demonstrate ELP exemption are still expected to provide IELTS or TOEFL where possible. A request for exemption from the ELP requirements will only be considered under the following circumstances:
students who have completed at least five years' study in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland.
citizens and passport holders of one of the following English‑speaking countries: UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland.
To apply for an exemption from the ELP requirements, the applicant will need to apply for an exemption in writing and provide evidence of their previous study or citizenship in the English-speaking countries listed above.
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Life is a chance, chase it!
From the first breath we took in this life until the last breath we'll take, the in between is full of chances.
When we came to this world it's our chance to live and live well. When we meet people it's our chance to know them and to make friends, to share with them part of our life and to spend with them amazing moments full of peace and love. It's our chance to get a place in their heart and to leave a positive impact in their life.
In the different life stages, the concept of the "chance" is different. That is what I realized through time passing and changes of stages in my life, even though I've lived in this world only 21 years.
What exactly let me realize what I've mentioned above is seeing and hearing people's stories as well as situations that happened to me, I haven't discovered the value of things in this life as a "chance" until I got the feeling of losing things and people. I didn't realize the value of health and life, until I saw one of my relatives suffering from cancer which ended with death. Then I realized that it's my chance to keep healthy and chase every moment with happiness and kindness with people around me as much as I can.
And it changed perspective of thinking concerning life and what it contains. When I couldn't do well in academic drawing class in university and my teacher told me "you may fail," I lost hope in that moment and I felt that I'm a loser. But when I returned back to my house and practiced hard, then I succeeded. After that I realized the worth of working hard and chasing the chance of free time, to invest it with something worthwhile which means a lot to me.
So many chances , but those two situations have had the most effect on me and taught me lessons that help me as long as my life is going on. I know that other people or even perhaps you yourself may have faced a situation harder than I faced, but the important thing is to take it as a chance to make your life better. There is dawn after darkness , so we always must take things easy and be positive, to turn sadness into happiness and to turn failure into success.
I hope you all stay in peace through your journey in this life.


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FILE - In this April 2014 file image frame grab from video, provided by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a test at the FAAs technical center in Atlantic City, N.J. The U.S. government is urging that large, personal electronic devices like laptops be banned from airline checked luggage because of the potential for a catastrophic fire. (FAA via AP, File)
Questions and answers on proposed ban on laptops in luggage
WASHINGTON (AP) — First the U.S. government temporarily banned laptops in the cabins of some airplanes. Now it is looking to ban them on from checked luggage on international flights, citing the risk of potentially catastrophic fires. The Federal Aviation Administration recently recommended that...
US: Laptops in checked bags pose fire, explosion risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is urging the world airline community to ban large, personal electronic devices like laptops from checked luggage because of the potential for a catastrophic fire. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a paper filed recently with a U.N. agency that its...
Naran Singh, lawyer for Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong, speaks to journalists at the court hearing at Shah Alam court house at Shah Alam outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. Two women accused of fatally poisoning the estranged half brother of North Korea's ruler pleaded not guilty as their trial began in Malaysia, nearly eight months after the brazen assassination that sparked a diplomatic standoff. They are suspected of smearing Kim Jong Nam's face with the banned VX nerve agent at a crowded airport terminal and have said they thought they were playing a harmless prank for a TV show. (AP Photo/Daniel Chan)
2 women plead not guilty in N. Korean scion's assassination
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (AP) — Two women accused of fatally poisoning the estranged half brother of North Korea's ruler pleaded not guilty as their trial began Monday in Malaysia's High Court, nearly eight months after the brazen airport assassination that sparked a diplomatic standoff. Siti Aisyah of...
Police cordon off the entrance of the court house as trial of Vietnamese suspect Doan Thi Huong and Indonesian suspect Siti Aisyah at the Shah Alam court house at Shah Alam, Malaysia, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. The trial of two women accused of poisoning the estranged half brother of North Korea's ruler is scheduled to begin Monday in Malaysia's High Court, nearly eight months after the brazen airport assassination. (AP Photo/Joshhua Paul)
The Latest: Defense request denied in Kim Jong Nam trial
SHAH ALAM, Malaysia (AP) — The Latest on the trial of two women accused of killing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half brother (all times local): 12:55 p.m. The judge in the trial of two women accused of killing the half brother of North Korea's leader has denied a defense request that four...
Travelers line up to check in at the Irbil International Airport, in Iraq, Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Many travelers boarded the last flights out of the cities of Irbil and Sulaymaniyah as an Iraqi government order to halt all international flights in Kurdish territory was set to kick in on Friday. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)
Iraqi military preparing to take control of Kurdish borders
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iraq's military prepared Saturday to take control of the international borders of the northern Kurdish region. The move is part of the central government's stepped-up efforts to isolate the Kurds following their vote on independence earlier this week. On Friday evening, Iraq...
FILE - In this Wednesday, May 13, 2015 file photo, passengers disembark a Ryanair plane, at the Marseille Provence airport, in Marignane, southern France. Budget airline Ryanair is reducing its fleet and cancelling thousands of more flights as it struggles to overcome a pilot scheduling crisis. (AP Photo/Claude Paris, FIle)
Ryanair bows to UK regulator demand on passenger rights
LONDON (AP) — Ryanair caved in to pressure from regulators Friday and issued a statement telling passengers about their right to compensation for the thousands of flights that it has cancelled. The move came as the budget airline faced the threat of legal action over the allegedly misleading...
A Kurdish flag hangs in the Irbil International Airport, in Iraq, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Iraq's prime minister ordered the country's Kurdish region to hand over control of its airports to federal authorities or face a flight ban, a response to the Kurdish independence referendum. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed)
The Latest: Iraq PM says flight ban on Kurds not 'siege'
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — The Latest on developments in Iraq (all times local): 4:45 p.m. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says the flight ban set to go into effect this evening is not intended to "starve" the Kurdish people. Al-Abadi says "central government control of air and land ports in the...
An international NGO worker queues to check in at the Irbil International Airport, in Iraq, Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. Many travelers boarded the last flights out of the cities of Irbil and Sulaymaniyah as an Iraqi government order to halt all international flights in Kurdish territory was set to kick in on Friday. (AP Photo/Bram Janssen)
Iraqi ban on flights to Kurdish capital Irbil begins Friday
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Hundreds of passengers lined up in the hours before an Iraqi government order that international airlines halt all flights in and out of the cities of Irbil and Sulaimaniyah in Kurdish territory kicks in Friday. Airport officials speaking on condition of anonymity in line with...
FILE- This file photo from 1933 shows Georgia Gov. Eugene Talmadge in Atlanta. A populist Democrat who stoked fierce loyalty among rural whites in the 1930s and '40s, Gov. Talmadge unflinchingly defended segregation in Georgia. Now city officials in Savannah plan to vote on a resolution urging state lawmakers to remove Talmadge's name from the towering suspension bridge that spans the Savannah River. (AP Photo)
Savannah wants segregationist governor's name off bridge
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Former Georgia Gov. Eugene Talmadge unflinchingly defended segregation in the 1930s and '40s, and infamously proclaimed a black man's place was "at the back door with his hat in his hand." Now the mayor of Savannah and its city council say the towering suspension bridge that...
White House Homeland Security adviser Tom Bossert speaks during the daily press briefing, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Washington's response to help hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico (all times local): 8 p.m. The Trump administration says its relief efforts in Puerto Rico are succeeding, but people on the island say help is scarce and disorganized while food supplies are dwindling in...


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Q: xlErrorChecks Enumeration Office 365/Excel 2016 In my current version of Excel, the enumeration of xlNumberAsText seems inconsistent with both the documentation XlErrorChecks Enumeration (Excel) and prior usage recommended on SO.  It seems that particular error is Item 4; whereas previous posts about clearing this error using VBA have used a constant of 3.

Is this a bug in Excel 2016?  Or am I doing something incorrectly.
Here is code demonstrating the issue.  And if you examine the worksheet after running the code, it is apparent that the error is flagged, in Excel, as NumberAsText and not as Inconsistent Formula.

Option Explicit

Sub foo()
Dim I As Long
Dim B As Boolean
Dim S As String
Dim R As Range

'Save current state
B = Application.ErrorCheckingOptions.NumberAsText

'Enable
Application.ErrorCheckingOptions.NumberAsText = True

Set R = Cells(1, 1)

With R
    .Clear
    .NumberFormat = "@"
    .Value = "1"
End With

For I = 1 To 10
    S = S & vbLf & I & vbTab & R.Errors(I).Value
Next I
S = Mid(S, 2)

'Restore original state
Application.ErrorCheckingOptions.NumberAsText = B

MsgBox S

End Sub

And also, in trying to clear the error box, I must use
R.Errors(4).Ignore = True

Neither Errors(3), nor Errors(xlNumberAsText) will have any affect on the error box.
I've noted other inconsistencies with the enum and the documentation:
Inconsistent Formula: 5
Wrong Data Type:      2

I'm not going to bother to check the rest.  But I am going to try to report it to MS.  Thanks to those who confirmed this problem.

A: Followup:  I reported this to MS via the Feedback option within Excel.  And after this morning's update, the problem seems to have been corrected.

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Play With Fire by B.J. McCall Excerpt 2
B.J. McCall action and adventure, Dragon, erotic romance, paranormal, Princess, shifter	0 Comment March 16, 2018
It's almost St. Patrick's Day and everyone is wearing the "green". My hero is wearing green scales. Play With Fire, a dragon shifter romance.
Every princess needs a hero – – especially one that flies and breathes smoke.
Play With Fire is my party prize.
Princess Raen has lost everything — her parents, her home and her kingdom. She places her life in the hands of the only person she can trust. Her hero wears armor, but he does not arrive on a white stallion. He flies and breathes smoke.
Arsdon finds the city of Tylis in ruin and the princess he secretly loves in mortal danger. Keeping the promise he made to the dying queen becomes a true conflict between love and duty. Protecting the princess is an honor. Loving her is easy. Suppressing his desire is impossible. Giving her up — heartbreaking.
Praise for Play With Fire
"I think readers will embrace this love story with open arms."
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Amethyst Nymph
Excerpt 2
Arsdon carried the queen to the terrace. Raen followed him through the palace. The destruction of the statues, paintings and tapestries shocked her. All her mother's treasures were defaced and defiled.
They reached the terrace and Raen saw the smoke rising from the city. She ran to the balustrade and took in the destruction below. The palace stood on a hill overlooking the city her ancestors had built, but that peaceful city was no more. Dozens of buildings were on fire. Shouts and screams rent the air. Anger and hate filled Raen's heart. How could she run away?
"There's nothing you can do now. Let Valitar train you. Your mother saved this city and one day you shall do the same."
She'd go to Valitar and she'd become strong. Those responsible would pay.
She glanced at Arsdon and saw the same anger in his expression.
"Can you ride, Princess Raen?"
"A horse. Never a dragon." She'd wanted to ride Arsdon's back, but her father hadn't approved.
"Your mother once rode my back into battle brandishing a sword."
The dragon was challenging her and Raen would have to prove she was up to the task. "I learn quickly."
"I will carry the queen in my forearms. You must climb onto my back and ride at the base of my neck." He touched the thick, golden chain hanging around his neck. The pendant hanging from the chain matched the ring she wore on her finger. "Hold fast, Your Highness. If you fall I will not be able to save you without dropping the queen."
Arsdon stepped away from the balustrade and shifted. In a flash of green light, his size increased, his black armor changed to dark green scales and huge wings sprang from his back. Horns sprouted from his head and a bright green crest ran along the length of his back to the tip of his tail.
His back legs were massive, his feet tipped with long talons. His forearms were shorter and smaller, but the dragon held her mother with ease.
Raen climbed onto his back and straddled the base of the dragon's neck. She stroked Arsdon's neck, letting her fingers trail over his sleek scales. "Let's fly."
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Starbucks to pay $3bn in row over packaged coffee
An independent US arbitrator has told Starbucks to pay $2.76bn (£1.74bn) in damages and other costs to Kraft Foods in a dispute over packaged coffee.
Kraft began selling bags of Starbucks branded coffee in 1998 under a deal that was due to run until March 2014. But the US coffee chain ended the contract in 2010, accusing Kraft of breaking the terms of their deal. Kraft challenged that move by starting arbitration proceedings saying it had built a business worth $500m a year.
On Tuesday the arbitrator ruled that Starbucks must pay $2.23bn in damages plus $527m in interest and legal costs.
'Proper compensation'
Kraft Foods was spun off by Mondelez International last year and under an agreement between those two firms the payments from the case will go to Mondelez.
"We're pleased that the arbitrator validated our position that Starbucks breached our successful and long-standing contractual relationship without proper compensation," said Mondelez.
In a statement Starbucks said it "strongly disagreed" with the conclusions of the arbitrator.
"We believe Kraft did not deliver on its responsibilities to our brand under the agreement, the performance of the business suffered as a result, and that we had a right to terminate the agreement without payment to Kraft," it said.
(Source: BBC News)


Janice L. Dahl of Renton, WA, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was 71, born on November 16, 1947 in Bellingham, WA to Karl and Dorothy Dahl. Janice was preceded in death by her father Karl and is survived by her mother Dorothy; her brothers Ed (Barbara) Dahl and Jon (Ellen) Dahl; her sister Ann Dahl; and numerous nieces, nephews; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and cousins. Janice graduated from Bellingham High School in 1965 and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University. She worked for King County since graduation, working twenty five years as a Regional Recreation Program Administrator and then as a Ride Share Service Representative in accounting when she retired last July 31st. In her younger years her hobbies were slow pitch softball, badminton, and bowling; winning many trophies in slow pitch. Janice was also very involved with Special Olympics. She enjoyed traveling around the United States to visit family and even took a trip to Norway and Sweden. Her family and friends will always remember her as a kindhearted person, always doing random acts of kindness, paying for someone groceries or a meal was the norm for her. To her it wasn't just big things that made a difference but also the little things. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. A celebration of life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 4th at Faith Lutheran Church in Bellingham. You may share your memories at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.
We made the BIG TIME and are getting our fifteen minutes of fame. The small group of the 50-year reunion committee who painted The Rock south of Bellingham is featured in the Herald today. Check it out!
OK, 65ers!!! Here is a chance to get together with some (very) OLD friends in a beautiful setting and no one has to plan it! Just doesn't get any better than that!
The Class of '66 has invited our class along with the Class of '67 to a party at Pulver's Party Place. They are asking for a donation of $10 which includes beer (thanks Micky Vitt) and wine, wonderful 60's music, and Don Pulver's venue, 649 Old Samish Rd.
A taco truck will be on board from 4-6 if you want to purchase some tasty tacos, etc.
The party starts at 4:00 and goes until the last person leaves.
Once again, we bid adieu to a fellow classmate, Mike Anable. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. His obituary appears below as well as on our "In Fond Memory" pa ge.
You are invited to attend a reunion of 3 classes this summer: BHS Classes of '65, '66, and '67.
We will be gathering at Don Pulver's wonderful party place on Old Samish Highway on August 18, 2018. Much more information will follow.


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Progress in 2018
Our members work in many countries where substantial rule of law challenges are identified in the 2018 Rule of Law Index. (World Justice Project, 2018. WJP Rule of Law Index 2017-2018, World Justice Project, Washington, D.C.) They also work in others for which World Justice Project researchers were unable to gather data, but are known to have distinct challenges, such as Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia and South Sudan.
In 2018, Misean Cara supported 20 member organisations in 43 human rights projects in 36 countries to a value of over €2.8 million. The target population came to almost 418,000 people.
We believe that increasing awareness of human rights, increasing access to basic rights and mobilisation for equality and social justice can bring about powerful change at local, national and international levels.
We fund many grassroots human rights projects, but also initiatives that link grassroots to international SDG and human rights processes. These projects also capture lessons and good practice on mobilisation for rights by diverse groups, such as women, children, farmers, service users, people affected by violence, indigenous and tribal groups, and human rights defenders.
The Franciscan Missionary Union works with Franciscans International (FI) which has an office in Geneva and engages with human rights work at a global level. FI's expertise on business and human rights issues, informed and enabled by its project work, has been recognised in its being asked to provide expert opinion to UN discussions on a new treaty on business and human rights.
A further example of wider and deeper change being promoted through our work comes from a Spiritan project in Brazil, where young people participate in training courses on social leadership, afterwards engaging as activists, trainers and leaders in youth groups and communities, and going on to reproduce the leadership courses for a widening circle of young agents of change in social transformation. Over 95% of participants are linked to youth groups or teams, communities and diocesan organisations. Training graduates have gone on to be active with the National Executive Committee of the Catholic Bishop's Council, or to be elected to Municipal Council structures, where they advocate on issues affecting poor and vulnerable groups.
Photo caption: 17-year-old Aishwarya from New Delhi, India, at a session of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in Geneva, Switzerland. At home in New Delhi, Aishwarya became involved in advocacy for human rights through the work of Misean Cara member Edmund Rice Development. Aishwarya proved an enthusiastic participant, leading to her selection for the visit to Geneva, where she co-moderated one of the session debates on defending children's rights in online spaces. Photo: Edmund Rice Development.
Read more in our 2018 Annual Report.
2018 Annual Report, Goal 4: Uphold and Advocate for Human Rights, Human Rights, International Development


1. After 8 rounds, Kingston City got 1 wins, 2 draws, 5 losses and placed the 13 of the VIC Premier League. In the last 20 games, Kingston City got 8 wins, 4 draws and 8 losss. The win rate is 40.0%, the handicap odds win rate is 60.0%, the over win rate is 55.0%.
2. After 8 rounds, Green Gully Cavaliers got 4 wins, 1 draws, 3 losses and placed the 8 of the VIC Premier League. In the last 20 games, Green Gully Cavaliers got 11 wins, 3 draws and 6 losss. The win rate is 30.0%, the handicap odds win rate is 35.0%, the over win rate is 57.9%.
3. The handicap first odds of this game is Kingston City 1.03-0/-0.5-0.87. Under the same Handicap first odds of Sbobet in history: Total 380 matches, the home team got 148 wins, 104 draws and 128 losses. Home win rate: 38.95%; Draw win rate: 27.37%; Away win rate: 33.68%; Home odds win rate: 42.63%; Draw odds win rate: 0.00%; Away odds win rate: 57.37%.
4. The Over/Under first odds of this game is 0.98-3/3.5-0.90. Under the same Over/Under first odds of Sbobet in history: Totol 412 matches, the home team got 199 wins, 66 draws and 147 losses. Home win rate: 48.30%; Draw win rate: 16.02%; Away win rate: 35.68%; Over odds win rate: 50.24%; Draw odds win rate: 5.34%; Under odds win rate: 44.42%.
5. The 1x2 first odds combination of this game is 3.05-3.35-2.11. Under the same 1x2 first odds of Sbobet in history: Total 11 games, the home team got 4 wins, 1 draws and 6 losses. Home win rate: 36.36%; Draw win rate: 9.09%; Away win rate: 54.55%.