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Final Regulations Define "Real Property" for REITs: Considerations for Renewable Energy and Transmission Assets
September 26, 2016 | Heather Cooper | Martha Groves Pugh | Philip Tingle | Bradford E. LaBonte
Energy Federal Taxation Tax Real Estate United States Renewable Energy
The recently released final regulations are generally consistent with the 2014 proposed regulations in their treatment of renewable energy and transmission assets, with several useful clarifications provided.
The Final Regulations are generally consistent with the Proposed Regulations in their treatment of renewable energy assets: smaller-scale renewable energy systems that primarily serve buildings are generally REIT-eligible assets, whereas larger, utility-scale assets are effectively not eligible. The Final Regulations also clarify that until additional guidance is issued, the REIT-eligibility of renewable energy assets will not be affected if such assets generate excess electricity sold to utilities under net metering programs, with the income derived from such assets still qualifying as "good" REIT income for purposes of section 856(c)(2) and (3).
The Final Regulations are also consistent with the Proposed Regulations in their treatment of transmission systems: although a transmission system may serve an active function (e.g., transporting natural gas), distinct assets within the system, such as pipelines, isolation valves and vents, may nevertheless be REIT-eligible assets.
Section 856 sets forth the requirements for a taxpayer to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. One of the requirements is that at the close of each quarter of the taxable year, at least 75 percent of the value of the REIT's assets must be represented by real estate assets, cash and cash items (including receivables), and government securities.
Section 856 defines "real estate assets" to include real property and interests in real property. Treas. Reg. section 1.856-3(d), promulgated in 1962, defined real property as "land or improvements thereon, such as buildings or other inherently permanent structures thereon (including items which are structural components of such buildings or structures)," and also included "interests in real property."
Between 1969 and 1975, the IRS issued various revenue rulings addressing whether certain assets qualify as real property for purposes of section 856. Since then, REITs have sought to invest in a variety of other types of assets that are not directly addressed by those revenue rulings, and have sought and received private letter rulings from the IRS with respect to these assets. See, e.g., Private Letter Ruling 201314002 (Oct. 9, 2012) (data center and infrastructure); Private Letter Ruling 201310020 (Dec. 5, 2012) (boat slips and end ties in a marina); Private Letter Ruling 201204006 (Oct. 24, 2011) (outdoor advertising signs). Given that private letter rulings are limited to their particular facts and may not be relied upon by other taxpayers, the IRS and Treasury recognized the need to provide updated published guidance on the definition of real property under sections 856 through 859.
On May 14, 2014, the IRS and Treasury published in the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to define "real property" solely for purposes of sections 856 through 859 and provisions that reference the definition of real property in section 856 and the regulations thereunder. Comments responding to the NPRM were received, and a public hearing on the Proposed Regulations was held on September 18, 2014.
The Final Regulations add motels, enclosed stadiums and arenas, and enclosed shopping malls to the "safe harbor" list of assets that are treated as buildings. The IRS and Treasury declined to add outdoor sports stadiums, amphitheaters and unenclosed parking garages to this list; however, the preamble notes that many of these structures would satisfy the definition of an OIPS under the Final Regulations. No additions were made to the safe harbor lists of OIPSs and structural components set forth in the Proposed Regulations.
The Proposed Regulations contained a requirement that an OIPS must serve a passive function, such as to contain, support, shelter, cover or protect, and must not serve an active function, such as to manufacture, create, produce, convert or transport. The Final Regulations retain this requirement and add "provide a conduit or a route" to the list of permitted passive functions. The preamble clarifies that the IRS and Treasury intend the term "transport" to mean to cause to move, rather than to provide a conduit (such as in the case of a pipeline or electrical wire) or route (as in the case of a road or railroad track). The preamble to the Final Regulations also clarifies that the passive function requirement neither prohibits a tenant from using a passive asset, such as an office building, in the tenant's active business nor limits a REIT's ability to perform either the permitted services under section 856(d)(7)(C)(ii) or the permitted trustee/director functions under Treas. Reg. section 1.856-4(b)(5)(ii). The IRS and Treasury further state in the preamble that machinery and equipment that may serve both passive and active functions are excluded from the definition of an IPS.
A structural component means any distinct asset that (i) is a constituent part of and integrated into an IPS; (ii) serves the IPS in its passive function; and (iii), even if capable of producing income other than consideration for the use or occupancy of space, does not produce or contribute to the production of such income.
The Proposed Regulations provided that an intangible asset is real property or an interest in real property if the asset derives its value from real property or an interest in real property, is inseparable from that real property or interest in real property, and does not produce or contribute to the production of income other than consideration for the use or occupancy of space. The IRS and Treasury state in the preamble that intangible assets that are separable from real property or an interest in real property should not qualify as real property. Therefore, the Final Regulations clarify that intangible assets that are related to services and that are separable from the real property do not qualify as real property. The Final Regulations also clarify that an intangible asset, such as a lease, may include an asset that is, in part, an interest in real property and, in part, an asset other than an interest in real property. The Final Regulations include a new example illustrating the application of these rules to an in-place above-market lease that produces income that qualifies as rents from real property under section 856(d)(1) and other non-qualifying income. This example is discussed further below.
Changes to Examples 8, 9 and 10 are particularly relevant to renewable energy and transmission assets and are discussed further below.
Example 11 of the Proposed Regulations addressed whether goodwill established under GAAP as a result of the acquisition of stock of a corporation that owned a hotel qualifies as real property for purposes of sections 856 through 859. The example concluded that such goodwill is real property to the acquiring REIT when it acquires the stock of the corporation. The Final Regulations remove this example, as depreciated replacement cost is no longer the standard under GAAP for valuing property such as the hotel. In its place, the Final Regulations add a new Example 11, which concludes that an in-place above-market lease can be treated as, in part, an interest in real property and, in part, an asset other than an interest in real property.
The Final Regulations apply for taxable years beginning after August 31, 2016, although taxpayers may rely on them for quarters that end before this date. In addition, the preamble clarifies that to the extent a previously issued letter ruling is inconsistent with the Final Regulations, the letter ruling is revoked prospectively from the applicability date of the Final Regulations.
Considerations for Renewable Energy and Transmission Assets
Renewable Energy Assets
The Final Regulations are generally consistent with the Proposed Regulations in their treatment of renewable energy assets: smaller-scale renewable energy systems that primarily serve buildings are generally REIT-eligible assets, whereas larger, utility-scale assets are effectively not eligible.
The Final Regulations retain Examples 8 and 9 of the Proposed Regulations, each of which describes solar energy sites.
Example 8 analyzes a solar energy site that includes land, photovoltaic modules (PV modules), mounts and an exit wire. In the example, electricity produced by the PV modules is transmitted to an electrical power grid through which the electricity is distributed for sale to third parties. The example concludes that the exit wire and mounts are both treated as IPSs, but that the PV modules serve an active function (converting solar energy into electricity) and therefore do not qualify as IPSs. Commenters recommended that the example also analyze the treatment of inverters. The IRS and Treasury declined to include such analysis but state in the preamble to the Final Regulations that inverters also perform an active function and do not qualify as IPSs.
Example 9 analyzes a similar solar energy site, except that the solar energy site is mounted on land adjacent to an office building owned by the REIT. The example assumes that although the tenant "occasionally transfers" excess electricity produced by the solar energy site assets to a utility company, the solar energy site assets are designed and intended to produce electricity only to serve the office building. The example concludes that the solar energy site assets are a structural component of the office building, and that this conclusion would not change if, instead of the solar energy site assets, solar shingles were used as the roof of the office building.
A commenter recommended revisions to the facts in Example 9, as most materials used for solar rooftop and other smaller-scale installations are mass-produced and standardized, and can be removed and reinstalled without major complications or damage. Example 9 of the Proposed Regulations stated that the solar energy site assets were designed and constructed specifically for the office building and were intended to remain permanently in place. The Final Regulations revise Example 9 to state that the size and other specifications of the solar energy system were established to serve the needs of the office building and that no facts indicate that the solar energy system will not remain in place indefinitely.
Commenters also requested clarification of the terms "occasionally transfers" and "only serve the office building" in Example 9, given that building-integrated solar assets may generate excess electricity that is fed back into the electric grid and sold to the utility under net energy metering programs. In the preamble to the Final Regulations, the IRS and Treasury state that they are considering whether additional guidance is necessary, but until such additional guidance is issued, the IRS (i) will not treat the transfer of excess electricity as affecting qualification as a structural component; (ii) will treat income resulting from the transfer of such excess electricity as not constituting gross income for purposes of section 856(c)(2) and (3); and (iii) will not treat any net income resulting from the transfer of such excess electricity as constituting net income derived from a prohibited transaction. The IRS and Treasury also state that income earned by a tenant from the sale of renewable energy credits (RECs) would not affect the qualification of the solar energy site as a structural component.
The IRS and Treasury rejected other comments relevant to renewable energy projects, including the following:
Replacing the passive function requirement with a test that focuses on the asset's human factor, which the commenter defined as whether, and the extent to which, human involvement is needed for an asset to function. The commenter mentioned wind turbines as assets that, when compared to conventional power plants, have a "vastly reduced need for human personnel." Treasury and the IRS rejected the comment and stated that machinery will not qualify as real property, even if it functions with little or no human involvement.
Qualification of "dual use" machinery or equipment, such as solar panels that serve a passive function (to protect buildings and other structures from solar radiation) and an active function (to convert energy for sale to third parties), as an IPS or as a structural component to an IPS. As noted above, Treasury and the IRS believe that such dual-use machinery or equipment does not qualify as an IPS.
A safe harbor for structural components that provide utility-like functions. Treasury and the IRS note that several utility-like systems are already included in the safe harbor, but state that they may add other systems to the structural components list through future guidance.
Inclusion of the following assets in the safe harbor lists: car charging stations, electrical distribution and redundancy systems, energy storage components, solar PV panels, related wiring and functionally related transformers, power conditioning equipment, electrical power inverters and related wiring, solar energy generating and heating systems and related energy storage equipment, and concentrating solar power systems and associated assets (for example, a parabolic trough system).
Treatment of RECs as real property.
Treatment of sunlight and wind rights as interests in land.
Modification of Example 9 to address wind facilities rather than solar facilities. In the preamble, the IRS and Treasury state that the components of wind facilities may similarly be analyzed as structural components under the relevant facts and circumstances test in the Final Regulations.
The application of the definition of real property under the Final Regulations is limited to sections 856 through 859. As such, tax benefits available to renewable energy projects under other sections of the Code, such as the investment tax credit under section 48 and accelerated depreciation, should not be affected.
Transmission Assets
The Final Regulations retain Example 10 of the Proposed Regulations, which addressed the application of the Proposed Regulations to a pipeline transmission system. The example stated that the pipeline transmission system serves a passive function (containing oil) and an active function (transporting oil). The example further stated that, even though the pipeline transmission system serves an active function, a distinct asset within the system may nevertheless be an IPS if that asset does not perform an active function.
One commenter noted that because the pipeline transmission system is composed of distinct assets, the discussion about whether the entire system performs an active function is not relevant to the analysis in Example 10. In the preamble, Treasury and the IRS state that this discussion is helpful because it demonstrates that a distinct asset within a system may still qualify as an IPS, or a structural component thereof, even though the system serves an active function.
The Final Regulations follow the Proposed Regulations in their inclusion of pipelines in the list of safe harbor assets that are treated as OIPSs. The Final Regulations clarify that the pipelines perform the passive function of providing a conduit, consistent with the addition of "provide a conduit or a route" to the list of permitted passive functions.
The Final Regulations also modify Example 10 so that the pipeline transmission system transports natural gas, rather than oil. One commenter noted that because oil is transported within a pipeline in a liquid state, it is not susceptible to being compressed or vented; as such, the facts of Example 10 in the Proposed Regulations more accurately described a natural gas pipeline transmission system. The Final Regulations incorporate the commenter's suggestions and change "vents and valves" to isolation valves and vents, pressure control valves, relief valves and pressure regulating stations. Consistent with the Proposed Regulations, the Final Regulations treat these assets as structural components of the pipelines and, therefore, real property.
The Proposed Regulations stated that meters and compressors were not structural components, as they do not serve tanks or pipelines in their passive function of containing oil and are used in connection with the production of income from the sale of transportation of oil, rather than as consideration for the use or occupancy of space within the tanks or pipeline. The Final Regulations modify the example to address a natural gas pipeline transmission system, but otherwise retain the language and conclusion of the Proposed Regulations. Treasury and the IRS clarify in the preamble that the compressors are not structural components because they do not serve the pipelines in their passive function of providing a conduit, but rather cause the natural gas to move through the conduit, which is an active function. Treasury and the IRS also rejected several comments that argued that compressors should be treated as structural components because they (i) are analogous to elevators or escalators that facilitate movement within an IPS, (ii) may be viewed as performing a propelling function and (iii) enable the efficient use of a pipeline.
One commenter suggested that the Final Regulations include an example addressing an electric transmissions and distribution system. Treasury and the IRS rejected the comment, stating in the preamble that the distinct assets of an electric transmission and distribution system are similar in many respects to the distinct assets of the solar energy site addressed in Example 8 and may be analyzed using the standards set forth in the Final Regulations.
Philip Tingle
Partner | Miami
Martha Groves Pugh
Heather Cooper


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NGC 4445 é uma galáxia espiral (Sab) localizada na direcção da constelação de Virgo. Possui uma declinação de +09° 26' 12" e uma ascensão recta de 12 horas, 28 minutos e 16,1 segundos.

A galáxia NGC 4445 foi descoberta em 24 de Abril de 1865 por Heinrich Louis d'Arrest.

Ver também
Astronomia extragaláctica
Lista de galáxias
Lista de objectos NGC
New General Catalogue

Ligações externas

NGC 4445
Constelação de Virgo
Galáxias espirais

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Spend at least two days if not more. (one day at Disneyland and one day at California Adventure Park).
Buy the Park Hopper tickets as it gives flexibility of going back and forth between the two parks.
Prioritize which attractions/rides you absolutely want to experience.
Plan on doing at least one Character meal - it's fun for the kids! For a complete list of options, click here.
Plan on watching at least one night show. We absolutely loved the World of Color at California Adventure Park.
If possible and schedule allows, avoid being in the parks during noon to 4 pm as it's just crazy busy. Your time is better spend poolside at the hotel. Come back early evening and stay late. Disneyland is almost magical at night with all the lights.
SOME MBELLISHMENTS California Adventure Park has alcohol!!!! So if you need a break from the lines . Grab a a frozen margarita at Paradise Pier. Hire a VIP guide - Especially if you are a group of 8-10 people. While they can't help you get to the front of a line, they help make your experience as pleasant as possible.
Do you have other useful trip to plan your Disneyland Visit? If so, we would love to hear!
Awesome tips !! Thanks Malvika !!


DWO hosts brunch/luncheon every year to honor the festive holiday during the first weekend of December with different themes.
Events can be hosted either at DWO volunteer's home, clubhouse, rented halls, worship places, or local restaurants.
DWO encourages Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and DeafDisabled women to be chairlady of the event. The chairlady can set up her own committee of friends with guidance from Holiday brunch/luncheon binder provided by DWO.
If interested, contact DWO Event Coordinator here.


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Guest blog: The Playhouse by Gwyn Warren
October 16, 2016 October 24, 2016 / Jim McDonald
Grandma and Dad were deeply religious people with very strict rules about what was and was not acceptable. He was far stricter than she was. We were to remain as quiet as possible on Sundays. We could spend the day reading our Bible story books Daddy had given us the Christmas before he died; but, we could not laugh or play noisy games on Sunday. If we wanted to play like normal children, we had to get far enough away from the house that Dad couldn't hear us. So we usually went to our cousins' house to play about 3/10 mile from our grandparents.
Jo and I were convinced that Dad didn't like us very much. Grandma was always teasing us, laughing with us, etc., while he rarely ever smiled. We usually went to church with our cousins on Sunday morning, came back to Grandma's to eat dinner, and then went to our cousins' house to play in the afternoon.
Church was another big shock for us. We had gone to "town" churches all our lives where ministers spoke in a soft even voice, and you could understand every word of the sermon. Country churches were just the opposite. When the preacher (a new word for us) delivered his sermon, he got so carried away, and so loud, it was hard to decipher anything he said. His face also got really red like we used to see Daddy's become right before he had a heart attack. Country preachers scared us.
One weekend, Mother, Jo and I went to Uncle Jim's house for the weekend. Uncle Jim was Mother's brother and they had a son, Richard, who was a year older than I with whom we played. When we got back to our grandparent's house on Sunday night, it was already dark, so we just went in and went to bed.
Monday morning, while we ate breakfast, Dad told us to come outside after we finished with the dishes because he had something to show us. I doubt we had ever finished the dishes as fast as we did that morning.
When we went outside, Dad showed us a playhouse he had built for us while we were gone. He was a master wood craftsman and our playhouse was a dream. From the outside it looked just like a real house complete with front porch, sized just for two little girls. There was room inside for our doll beds, table and chairs and anything else we could round up to "furnish" our little house. Our cousins, Sue and Edmond, would come up and play with us in our little house.
Toward the end of summer, we had grown tired of playing "house" and wanted to play something different. After much discussion, we decided to play "church". I was "elected" to be the preacher and Jo, Sue and Edmond were the congregation. We started out by singing songs we had learned in their church. Then came time for the sermon.
I first led my parishioners in prayer. So far, so good. Then I opened my Bible story book to one of my favorite stories. I started out reading in a normal tone, then raised my voice for a few sentences. I repeated this procedure several times while my "congregation" shouted "Amen!" and I even heard one "Preach it, Sister!", which would never have been said in a country church because women weren't allowed to speak in the church. If they had something that needed to be said, they conveyed it to their husband, and if he felt it had merit, he would speak to the congregation. I even pounded my pulpit and used a washcloth to "wipe sweat from my brow".
Just as I was really getting "into the spirit" as they called it, a shadow covered the door. Dad looked at me with as stern a face as I had ever seen and said, "That will be enough, little lady." With that, he left, no doubt to tell Grandma what a fine sermon I had been delivering. Wrong.
Apparently he walked around to the back of the playhouse where there was no window. After some discussion, we decided to resume our "church service". Again, I gave it my all. And again, that shadow covered the doorway. This time, he told Sue and Edmond to go home, and for Jo and me to go in the house. When we told Grandma what had happened, she laughed till tears were streaming down her cheeks. Dad didn't think it was a bit funny.
The next morning, when we went to our playhouse, there was a padlock on the door. Dad told us we were forbidden to play in there again. We protested that all our toys were in there and he said, "No they're not. They are on the back porch." Sure enough, we checked and everything that had been in our playhouse was in a big wooden crate on the back porch.
The following weekend, we again went to Uncle Jim's to spend the weekend, coming home late Sunday night. After finishing the breakfast dishes on Monday morning, we went outside to ask Dad if we could play in our playhouse if we promised not to play church any more. To our total astonishment, while we were gone, he had completely dismantled our playhouse. Except for the fact the ground was bare where it had been, one would never have known a playhouse had ever been there.
In retrospect, I often wondered if Dad worried that he might have thwarted my ambitions to be a minister of the gospel. Nah. Like I told you earlier, women weren't allowed to speak in the church. I'm sure if one had started to preach the walls would have crumbled.
DISCLAIMER: This little story is not to mock country churches and I hope I haven't offended anyone. Jo and I were 7 and 8 years old respectively and this was a whole new world to us.
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It's a Versatile and not a Liebster.
My error.
. . . By the rules of my last post on my nomination for the Liebster Award, the first 10 likes with less than a 1000 followers would be my 10 nominees.
You were among the first ten and therefore NOMINATED.
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Nette, I hope you continue with these stories. Jo used to talk a lot about when you two were growing up and it was always so interesting. Hoping to hear more…

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We are working on a new feature for the Limon Leader / Eastern Colorado Plainsman. It is called the Digital Thought, where Charles brings you information and opinion that you can listen to on your phone, tablet or computer.
This new feature is in its infancy, so please be kind as we work out the kinks and figure out how it will become part of your overall experience with the Limon Leader and Eastern Colorado Plainsman.


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package org.apache.airavata.gfac.impl.task.utils.bes;

import org.apache.airavata.gfac.core.context.ProcessContext;
import org.apache.airavata.model.appcatalog.computeresource.JobSubmissionProtocol;
import org.apache.airavata.model.application.io.DataType;
import org.apache.airavata.model.application.io.InputDataObjectType;
import org.apache.airavata.model.application.io.OutputDataObjectType;
import org.ggf.schemas.jsdl.x2005.x11.jsdl.JobDefinitionType;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

import java.io.File;
import java.util.Comparator;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.TreeSet;

public class UASDataStagingProcessor {

	protected final Logger log = LoggerFactory.getLogger(this.getClass());

	public static void generateDataStagingElements(JobDefinitionType value, ProcessContext context, String smsUrl) throws Exception{
		smsUrl = "BFT:"+smsUrl;

		if (context.getProcessModel().getProcessOutputs().size() > 0) {
			buildDataStagingFromInputContext(context, value, smsUrl);
		}

		if (context.getProcessModel().getProcessOutputs().size() > 0) {
			buildFromOutputContext(context, value, smsUrl);
		}
	}

	private static void createInURISMSElement(JobDefinitionType value, String smsUrl, String uri, boolean useSMS)
			throws Exception {
		String fileName = new File(uri).getName();

		if (useSMS && uri.startsWith("file:")) {
			uri = smsUrl+"#/"+fileName;

		}
		// no need to stage-in those files to the input
		// directory because unicore site will fetch them for the user
		// supported third party transfers include
		// gsiftp, http, rns, ftp
		JSDLUtils.addDataStagingSourceElement(value, uri, null, fileName);

	}

	//TODO: will be deprecated
	private static void createStdOutURIs(JobDefinitionType value, ProcessContext context, String smsUrl, boolean isUnicore) throws Exception {

		// no need to use smsUrl for output location, because output location is activity's working directory

		if(isUnicore) {
			String scriptExitCodeFName = "UNICORE_SCRIPT_EXIT_CODE";
			String scriptExitCode = smsUrl+"#/output/"+scriptExitCodeFName;
			JSDLUtils.addDataStagingTargetElement(value, null,
					scriptExitCodeFName, null);
		}

		if(!isUnicore) {
		String stdout = ApplicationProcessor.getApplicationStdOut(value, context);

		String stderr = ApplicationProcessor.getApplicationStdErr(value, context);

		String stdoutFileName = (stdout == null || stdout.equals("")) ? "stdout"
				: stdout;
		String stdoutURI = smsUrl+"#/output/"+stdoutFileName;

		JSDLUtils.addDataStagingTargetElement(value, null, stdoutFileName,
				null);

		String stderrFileName = (stdout == null || stderr.equals("")) ? "stderr"
				: stderr;
		String stderrURI = smsUrl+"#/output/"+stderrFileName;

		JSDLUtils.addDataStagingTargetElement(value, null, stderrFileName,
				null);
		}

	}

	// TODO: this should be deprecated, because the outputs are fetched using activity working dir from data transferrer
	private static void createOutStringElements(JobDefinitionType value, String smsUrl, String prmValue) throws Exception {
		if(prmValue == null || "".equals(prmValue)) return;
		String finalSMSPath = smsUrl + "#/output/"+prmValue;
		JSDLUtils.addDataStagingTargetElement(value, null, prmValue, null);
	}

	private static void createOutURIElement(JobDefinitionType value,
			String prmValue) throws Exception {
		String fileName = new File(prmValue.toString()).getName();
		JSDLUtils.addDataStagingTargetElement(value, null, fileName, prmValue);
	}

	private static JobDefinitionType buildFromOutputContext(ProcessContext context,
			JobDefinitionType value, String smsUrl) throws Exception {
		List<OutputDataObjectType> applicationOutputs = context.getProcessModel().getProcessOutputs();
		 if (applicationOutputs != null && !applicationOutputs.isEmpty()){
             for (OutputDataObjectType output : applicationOutputs){
 				if("".equals(output.getValue()) || output.getValue() == null) {
					continue;
				}

            	if(output.getType().equals(DataType.URI)) {
            		 createOutURIElement(value, output.getValue());
            	}
             }
		 }
		return value;
	}

	private static void buildDataStagingFromInputContext(ProcessContext context, JobDefinitionType value, String smsUrl)
			throws Exception {
		  // sort the inputs first and then build the command ListR
        Comparator<InputDataObjectType> inputOrderComparator = new Comparator<InputDataObjectType>() {
            @Override
            public int compare(InputDataObjectType inputDataObjectType, InputDataObjectType t1) {
                return inputDataObjectType.getInputOrder() - t1.getInputOrder();
            }
        };
        Set<InputDataObjectType> sortedInputSet = new TreeSet<InputDataObjectType>(inputOrderComparator);
        for (InputDataObjectType input : context.getProcessModel().getProcessInputs()) {
            sortedInputSet.add(input);
        }

		if (sortedInputSet != null && !sortedInputSet.isEmpty()){
			for (InputDataObjectType input : sortedInputSet){
				if("".equals(input.getValue()) || input.getValue() == null) {
					continue;
				}
				if(input.getType().equals(DataType.URI)){
					createInURISMSElement(value, smsUrl, input.getValue(), true);
				}
				else if(input.getType().equals(DataType.STRING) && input.isDataStaged()){
					createInURISMSElement(value, smsUrl, input.getValue(), false);
				}
				else if(input.getType().equals(DataType.STRING) && !input.isDataStaged()){
					ApplicationProcessor.addApplicationArgument(value, context, input.getValue());
				}
				else if (input.getType().equals(DataType.FLOAT) || input.getType().equals(DataType.INTEGER)){
					if(! (input.getName().equals(BESConstants.NUMBER_OF_PROCESSES) || input.getName().equals(BESConstants.PROCESSES_PER_HOST))) {
						// temp avoid environ going to app args
						ApplicationProcessor.addApplicationArgument(value, context, String.valueOf(input.getValue()));
					}
				}
			}
		}
	}

	public static boolean isUnicoreEndpoint(ProcessContext context) {
		return context.getJobSubmissionProtocol().equals(JobSubmissionProtocol.UNICORE);
	}

}


Blue Blocks; RKF in the Land of Apartheid; Feedback Pt. 2; Crepuscule with Nellie; Study No. 6; Pas de Deux--Lines Ballet; Study No. 6; Gangsterism Over 10 Years; Big Stuff; Play to Live; The Subtle One; To Bob Batel of Paris; Old Babies.
Jason Moran: piano; Tarus Mateen: bass; Nasheet Waits: drums.


We all go through fashion slumps, especially moms (we're always tired).
I used to work for BCBG and if you couldn't afford the clothes you had to wear all black. I remember people telling me, you look like a million bucks! I would think to myself really? I just have on layers of black and a pair of trousers?
I own expensive and budget black pieces, conclusion, the cost doesn't matter because black always looks good. So when you are standing in front of your wardrobe scratching your head, remember this saying I just made up, when in doubt black it out!


United said that its aim in supporting Feeding America was to help support workers who work side-by-side with its team to get travelers to their destinations safely. Photo: United.
As thousands of federal workers struggled without paychecks during last month's record-long government shutdown, United Airlines donated $1 million to the Shutdown Response Fund, an organization that helped provide food to federal workers.
"On behalf of the United family, I would like to thank the countless federal employees who have made a large sacrifice to ensure our safety despite not being paid, and we hope this contribution provides them much-needed support," said Oscar Munoz, chief executive officer of United Airlines.
The longest-ever government shutdown ended on last Friday when President Trump signed a bill to reopen the government for three weeks, giving 800,000 federal workers a chance to get paychecks that had been withheld since the shutdown started on Dec. 22, 2018.
Even with the government reopening last Friday, there is still a lingering impact for "many hardworking families," Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot said in a statement.
"This donation will support Feeding America member food banks as they provide immediate and longer-term assistance to people impacted by the furlough as they get back on their feet in the coming months."
United said that its aim in supporting Feeding America was to help support workers who work side-by-side with its team to get travelers to their destinations safely. It also helped Feeding America, which is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States, set up food distribution centers at seven of its hubs and New York's LaGuardia Airport. The airline is distributing care packages to federal employees twice a week throughout February.


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Category Archives: Iraq
An end to deference
3 May, 2005 IraqSteve Bowbrick
Wars, just and unjust, are always, and by definition, the fault of some leader or other. National leaders enter conflict with others for all sorts of reasons, hardly ever pure. The difference now is that the citizenry feels free to say so. The readiness of grief-stricken parents and widows to 'blame' Tony Blair (or Geoff Hoon or Jack Straw…) for the deaths of their boys in Iraq must represent a new low for deference (and that must be a good thing).
For centuries, the very idea of openly blaming the leader class for deaths in wartime would have been inconceivable (and probably treasonous) but now it's routine. We should take it for granted, I think, that from now on it will no longer be possible to pursue a war in any theatre and for whatever reason without a persistent and difficult-to-manage Greek chorus of incrimination from the bereaved.
This will make it politically more difficult to enter a war, however moral. It's possible to argue that this is an unalloyed good thing – war is always bad, never truly just – but I worry that it might also put a stop to the kind of intervention in troubled places like Kosovo and Sudan that the people of those places obviously need.
Of course, it's impossible to argue that the families of dead soldiers should keep their mouths shut. Cringing, grateful war widows, fearful for their meagre pensions, silent in the face of inhuman neglect, are obviously a thing of the past. But this pitiless scrutiny of our leaders' motives could, in time, produce a more timid and pedestrian political class – a cowering, inward-looking gang, always running scared of the next deputation of widows and orphans.
When voting really matters
3 February, 2005 IraqSteve Bowbrick
The courage and optimism of the Iraqi people who voted on Sunday is obvious. We (all of us – pro- or anti-war) need to set aside our cynicism for a minute and acknowledge the significance of this vote. If it had turned out to be a phony exercise or just PR for the coalition it would have been different. It turns out that over 60% of the eligible population went out to vote. Do I need to remind you that that's a better turnout than most Western Nations see for general elections (and usually in the absence of any threat of beheading)?
Is that huge vote of confidence in the democratic process more than a two-fingers to the 'insurgents' and other nihilists who opposed the election all together? Yes. It's very hard to avoid the conclusion that this big, enthusiastic vote does more than refuse the insurgents their easy victory. Despite the complicated and uncomfortable circumstances – and the indecipherable proportional voting system – Iraqis have taken to the democratic process like the sophisticated political animals they obviously are.
Their enthusiasm for this election inevitably sends an uncomfortable message not only to the bombers and beheaders but also to the anti-war contingent (the Pilgers and Fisks and Galloways, the Daily Mirror, The Independent etc. etc.) and also to the ambivalent, the waverers, the worriers and the uncommitted (me, for instance). It seems there's a reasonable chance – against all the odds – that democracy has taken root in Iraq.
A lot of ifs
28 January, 2005 IraqSteve Bowbrick
If people of good will turn out to vote in large numbers. If courageous officials and volunteers can see election day through without chaos or fraud or a bloodbath. If candidates are not assassinated en masse once elected. If the Americans (and the British) can be trusted not to drop the Iraqi people like a stone in the post-election mess.
If ideologues on either side of the Atlantic (but mainly over there) can contain their infantile unipolar ardour and stay out of Iran (and Syria and North Korea…). If Iraq doesn't break into half-a-dozen pieces and go the way of Somalia or the Sudan. If the insurgents and opportunists and demagogues can be shown the value of a working democratic culture before they wreck the country. If the electricity and the water and the roads and the telephones and the schools work and keep working.
If Suni voters turn out at all. If the emerging Iraqi media can support the open debate necessary to grow a functioning post-Sadam society. If ordinary Iraqis have the heart to see the election as an opportunity to begin building a new society from scratch. If the elected representatives turn out to be good at the job (that's a pretty important one). If a real economy can be grafted onto the wrecked Iraqi infrastructure…
24 March, 2003 IraqSteve Bowbrick
Timothy Garton Ash is doing heroic work on both sides of the Atlantic – more important than ever as the fog of war thickens – to articulate the complicated, nervous, ambivalent support for Blair and the war amongst lefties and liberals who think the 'no war' stance is just too easy…
The Guardian, New York Times (requires free registration).
Reporter/cyborg
On Tuesday, in The Guardian, before the war began, I wrote:
"Our proximity to the fighting is unarguable. The collision of network-era news gathering tools, weblogs and interconnected internet communities will produce a kind of ecstasy of information and communication. The war will be fought as if it were on the other side of the thinnest sheet of glass. It will be as if we are there."
I didn't anticipate the 'video phone' coverage, though. Something about the personal, portable nature of the kit makes the images transmitted even more immediate than I'd imagined – almost intimate… The choppiness and urgency of the footage gives you the sense you can almost feel the reporter's pulse and breath. The reporter and his technology are merging. A Gulf War reporter is a borderline cyborg.
These cheap cameras seem to be velcro'd to aircraft carrier masts, to the outside of tank armour, to fighter pilots' helmets and, of course, to dozens of reporters. I think we'll remember this war as the war of the ubiquitous video phone.
I don't understand how these things work but the chunky, lossy compression suggests clever, adaptive transmission and very low bit rates. Presumably the video is transmitted via sat-phone channels intended only for voice (possibly even analogue transmission?).
This story, from an NBC reporter in Kuwait City, doesn't get me any closer to understanding how the video phones work but lays out the Gulf reporters' new tech tool kit. This one is better. I learn that TV reporters in the field are using essentially the same kit as any amateur (a Mini DV camera, a Mac Powerbook and simple editing software) to produce their own packages for transmission back home (but I still don't know how those video phones work!).
As the bombing begins, Azeem reminds me to revisit Where's Raed, a blog kept, apparently, by a young Iraqi from within Iraq – from Baghdad itself, in fact.
War analysed
7 March, 2003 IraqSteve Bowbrick
Always excellent David Walker opens the new series of BBC Radio 4's Analysis with a subtle look at our definition of the national interest in the context of the planned attack on Iraq.
He talks to: Lord Owen, Lord Skidelsky, Professor Philip Bobbitt, Professor David Coleman and Professor Paul Hirst. You can listen to the show until next Thursday evening (13 March) here. Warning: if you haven't made up your mind about the war yet, this programme won't help. If you'd like some provocative material for your next row about it, there's plenty here.
While we're talking about Analysis, isn't this programme the perfect candidate for a permanent archive of audio files? Could it hurt anyone to keep a whole series (or even more) online at a time? Taking down a programme of this quality just because the next one's come along seems crazy.
The Nelson Mandela International Peace Force…
David Aaronovitch finds good reasons for liberals to support the war in The Observer.


We all have secrets. Whether it's about something deep and dark or just something small and silly. The bottom-line is we keep many things to ourselves. I'm a naturalista…a proud naturalista but I've got some secrets of my own.
I'm still learning. Yes, I've been natural for almost nine years (yes, nine) and I still don't have all the answers. Now, granted for three of those years I was on a highway to self-destruction by not attempting to care for my tresses at all. Regardless, that leaves almost six years of nurturing and trying to be kind to my hair, so why am I still trying to figure this thing all out? Well, my hair changes as I age and experience stress, hormonal changes, bad practices, and life in general.
I let hubby pull my hair. No need to divulge more information than that, but sometimes it's ok to have a little fun!
I chemically color my hair. Yea, sorry to all the extreme naturals who thought they were following a no heat, no chemical, and no bad ingredient natural. I wanted some color in my hair and didn't want to use henna. I tried using all natural hair lightener but they didn't work so I used Shea Moisture Color System. Their color system has no silicones, parabens, or sulphates but it still contains a chemical so I'm not a hard-core natural anymore.
I'm vain. Yes, I am. I refuse to take a pic and post anywhere unless my hair is done and I have on makeup (man, I feel exposed with this confession). I would like to be au natural but when you don't have clear skin, you don't feel like exposing it to the world. I'm a natural hair blogger, so why would I post pics of my hair at its worst?
I have superficial reasons for not making YouTube videos. I put ample time and energy into my blog and my writing so the thought of editing videos and making them aesthetically pleasing makes my heart palpitate. Ok, here's the real reason I don't make YouTube videos: I am not happy with my weight so I avoid the camera. I guess this could have also been labeled a vain confession, but I really am afraid of all the work that must go into creating wonderful videos and I'm not sure if I really have the time. The weight issue is a real one but silly and I'm working on it…that is, working on losing the weight and not creating videos at this size. So, shallow I am.
There are days when I do not moisturize my hair. Just shameful, right? When you work from home, you can be a little lax in some areas. Yes, I have been known to marinate in my own funk on a few occasions. There are times I stare in the mirror in horror at the bird's nest on top of my head. By day three I usually feel guilty about it and rectify the situation, but I need to stop and hopefully this confession will help.
Ok, here are six confessions from a naturalista that I'm not too proud of but feel better about sharing. Why am I telling you this? So you can stop beating yourself up for failures and obstacles along your natural hair journey and just life in general. We all have issues, setbacks, fears, and failures. So, it would be ever so kind of you to share some of your confessions so I won't feel so bad about mine!


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2.1.1Advent of Islam and the three dynasties:
2.1.1Sulayhid Dynasty (1047–1138):
2.1.1Rasulid Dynasty (1229–1454):
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2.1.2Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen:
2.1.1Colonial Aden:
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Yemen was stable during the Rashidun Caliphate. Yemeni tribes played a pivotal role in the Islamic expansion of Egypt, Iraq, Persia, the Levant, Anatolia, North Africa, Sicily, and Andalusia. Yemeni tribes who settled in Syria, contributed significantly to the solidification of Umayyad rule, especially during the reign of Marwan I. Powerful Yemenite tribes such as Kindah were on his side during the Battle of Marj Rahit.
Several emirates led by people of Yemeni descent were established in North Africa and Andalusia. Effective control over entire Yemen was not achieved by the Umayyad Caliphate. Imam Abdullah ibn Yahya Al-Kindi was elected in 745 CE to lead the Ibāḍī movement in Hadramawt and Oman. He expelled the Umayyad governor from Sana'a and captured Mecca and Medina in 746. Al-Kindi, known by his nickname "Talib al-Haqq" (seeker of truth), established the first Ibadi state in the history of Islam but was killed in Taif around 749.
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Muhammad ibn Abdullah ibn Ziyad founded the Ziyadid dynasty in Tihama around 818 CE. The state stretched from Haly (in present-day Saudi Arabia) to Aden. They nominally recognized the Abbasid Caliphate but were ruling independently from their capital in Zabid. The history of this dynasty is obscure. They never exercised control over the highlands and Hadramawt, and did not control more than a coastal strip of Yemen (Tihama) bordering the Red Sea. A Himyarite clan called the Yufirids established their rule over the highlands from Saada to Taiz, while Hadramawt was an Ibadi stronghold and rejected all allegiance to the Abbasids in Baghdad. By virtue of its location, the Ziyadid dynasty of Zabid developed a special relationship with Abyssinia. The chief of the Dahlak islands exported slaves, as well as amber and leopard hides, to the then ruler of Yemen.
The first Zaidi imam, Yahya ibn al-Husayn, arrived in Yemen in 893 CE. He was the founder of the Zaidi imamate in 897. He was a religious cleric and judge who was invited to come to Saada from Medina to arbitrate tribal disputes. Imam Yahya persuaded local tribesmen to follow his teachings. The sect slowly spread across the highlands, as the tribes of Hashid and Bakil, later known as "the twin wings of the imamate," accepted his authority.
Yahya established his influence in Saada and Najran. He also tried to capture Sana'a from the Yufirids in 901 CE but failed miserably. In 904, the Isma'ilis under Ibn Hawshab and Ali ibn al-Fadl al-Jayshani invaded Sana'a. The Yufirid emir As'ad ibn Ibrahim retreated to Al-Jawf, and between 904 and 913, Sana'a was conquered no less than 20 times by Isma'ilis and Yufirids. As'ad ibn Ibrahim regained Sana'a in 915. Yemen was in turmoil as Sana'a became a battlefield for the three dynasties, as well as independent tribes.
The Yufirid emir Abdullah ibn Qahtan attacked and burned Zabid in 989, severely weakening the Ziyadid dynasty. The Ziyadid monarchs lost effective power after 989, or even earlier than that. Meanwhile, a succession of slaves held power in Zabid and continued to govern in the name of their masters, eventually establishing their own dynasty around 1022 or 1050 according to different sources. Although they were recognized by the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad, they ruled no more than Zabid and four districts to its north. The rise of the Isma'ili Sulayhid dynasty in the Yemeni highlands reduced their history to a series of intrigues.
Sulayhid Dynasty (1047–1138):
Jibla became the capital of the dynasty. Featured is the Queen Arwa Mosque.
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Home > Program > Tutorials > Tutorial 1: Using the INCOSE SE Handbook to Engineer Complex Systems
Date: Friday the December 6th, 2013 – 10:30-17:30
Location: Salon Branet, Maison Internationale, Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Speaker: Mr. David D. Walden, CEO, Sysnovation - USA
The objective of this course is to provide a top-level overview of how the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook can be used to plan, manage, and realize complex systems within the context of demanding business constraints. Participants are introduced to key Systems Engineering concepts and principles in the handbook, answering questions such as:
What is Systems Engineering?
Why is Systems Engineering Important?
How does Systems Engineering engineer and manage complex systems that meet your stakeholder requirements?
How does Systems Engineering contribute to business results?
10:30-12:30: Session I: Systems Engineering and Its Importance
12:30-14:00: Lunch Break at the Salon Honnorat
14:00-15:30: Session II: Key Systems Engineering Processes
15:30-16:00: Coffee break in the Amphitheater Adenauer
16:00-17:30: Session III: Applying Systems Engineering on Complex Projects
You will find here after short biographies of the speaker:
David Walden
David D. Walden, ESEP, is co-owner and principal consultant for Sysnovation, LLC, a Systems Engineering consulting and education firm based out of Shakopee, Minnesota, USA. Previously, he was with General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems for 13 years and worked at McDonnell Aircraft Company for 10 years. Mr. Walden also serves as the INCOSE liaison to ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7 Working Groups 10 and 20 and has been a co-editor of the INCOSE SE Handbook since version 3.2. He has an M.S. in Management of Technology (MOT) from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Valparaiso University in Indiana. Mr. Walden was one of the first to earn the INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) credential in 2004 and was awarded the INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP) credential in 2011.


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No Appeal to be Taken Concerning Wind Energy Project
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In an earlier blog post, I discussed the decision of the Divisional Court in Nation Rise Wind Farm Limited Partnership v. Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, 2020 ONSC 2984, a decision which overturned the decision of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to cancel regulatory approval of a wind energy project in the Township of North Stormont.
Although it was reported at the time of release of the decision that the Concerned Citizens of North Stormont (CCNS), who had challenged the initial approval of the project, were considering an appeal of the decision, the group has since decided not to appeal. The Minister has also chosen not to appeal.
As a result, the decision of the Divisional Court will stand, and the project will be allowed to proceed.
The decision is important as it emphasizes that those who are granted statutory power to make decisions must make those decisions within the scope of authority granted by the statute. In this case, the Minister considered issues which had not been argued on the appeal. The Divisional Court found that under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.17, the Minister was only granted the authority to "revoke, vary or affirm the decision, in the public interest, in respect of a matter in appeal".
The Court was clear that an administrative body cannot exercise authority which was not delegated to it. The Minister was restricted to making a decision on the issues raised in the appeal.
In the background of the Minister's decision, which was found by the Divisional Court to be unreasonable and not deserving of deference, it must be recalled that the provincial Progressive Conservative Party was implementing policies based on its election platform which advocated for the cancellation of all wind projects in the province. It has been reported that the government has spent approximately $231 million since being elected on the cancellation of over 750 renewable energy contracts.
The Divisional Court's decision illustrates what can occur when a Ministerial authority is charged with rendering a decision in a matter which is subject to political pressures. In deciding the merits of an appeal on the basis of an issue not even before him, the motives of the Minister are subject to question. In this case, the Divisional Court's intervention has provided the necessary checks and balances to prevent the Minister from exercising his power outside of the scope of his statutory authority.
This blog post was written by Cheryl Gerhardt McLuckie, a member of the Environmental Law team. Cheryl can be reached at 613-369-0365 or at cheryl.mcluckie@mannlawyers.com.


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US women's soccer players seek summary judgment, could be due $66M, economist says
Sheryl Estrada Reporter
U.S. Senior Women's National Soccer Team (WNT) players could be due more than $66 million in back pay and damages from the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF), an economist said in court documents filed Feb. 20 in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The women also asked Judge R. Gary Klauser to grant them summary judgment on their wage discrimination claims, leaving only the question of damages and non-wage discrimination for a jury.
WNT players sued the federation in March 2019, alleging pay discrimination. Klauser granted the lawsuit class and collective action status under the Equal Pay Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act, respectively (Morgan et al v. U.S. Soccer Federation, Inc., No. 19-cv-01717 (C.D. Calif. Nov. 8, 2019)).
The USSF also filed a motion Feb. 20 asking the judge to dismiss the case. "Ultimately, plaintiffs want the court to force U.S. Soccer into paying them as though they negotiated a different contract, won competitions they did not play in, defeated opponents they never faced, and generated over $60 million more in FIFA prize money for U.S. Soccer than they actually did," it said. Klauser may decide if the claims will proceed to trial.
Pay equity has been a high-profile topic in recent years, and public outcry has driven many employers to undertake pay audits. "We are in a new age in which there is intense pressure on companies, both internally and externally, to address pay gaps," a speaker told attendees at a 2018 National Employment Law Institute conference.
Still, women in the workforce earn about 80 cents for every dollar men earn, according to the U.S. Census Bureau; even when adjusted for occupation and education, a gap remains. What's more, the gender pay gap is even wider for women of color.
Companies try but often fail at closing the pay gap, according to a 2019 Harvard Business Review report. Researchers suggested HR practitioners think about the processes that led to the gender pay gap arising: "Are women disadvantaged on intake?" the authors asked. "In ongoing raises? Are there large gender disparities in representation parts of your firm? Are you suffering a high rate of attrition in your female employees?"
Researchers also suggested managers establish a list of defined priorities around closing the gender pay gap. Their suggestions included targeting raises to women whose pay is driving the gap, and taking managerial objectives like fairness and equality into account. "Those raises can close the gap more cost effectively than simply giving across-the-board, equal raises," they said. "This also makes the pay structure more transparent and more equitable."
Some employers, like Citigroup, have said they're making progress in closing gender pay gaps. The median pay for women at Citi globally is better than 73% of the median for men, up from 71% last year; the median pay for U.S. minorities is 94% of the median for non-minorities, up from 93% last year, the company said in a Jan. 15 statement.
Sara Wechter, head of human resources at Citigroup, said in the statement the company plans to increase representation at the assistant vice president through managing director levels to at least 40% for women globally and 8% for black employees in the U.S. by the end of 2021.
Beyond avoiding discrimination claims, gender equity may be an economic opportunity for employers as it can boost innovation and business performance, research has shown.
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Prof who predicted 'Great Resignation' says innovative flexibility is next
Flexibility is more than a discussion about remote versus in-office work, Anthony Klotz told HR Dive.
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Very smart and precise surgeon. He listened to exactly what I wanted and executed that plan. Very skilled.
My experience was great from start to finish. I am looking forward to having the procedure done at this location and especially with Dr. Layliev.
The office staff and physician are so extremely patient oriented and very knowledgeable. I felt comfortable from my first phone contact to make an appointment for my consult. I am truly lucky to have been referred to this office and dr.
My concerns we addressed and all questions where answered. I never felt rushed and I'm confident I will be happy with my results.
Dr. Layliev and staff made us feel very comfortable.
Dr Layliev performed surgery for my breast biopsy to close the incision caused from the biopsy. He was extremely kind and informative about the procedure and reassuring during a not so pleasant procedure. I am highly satisfied with everyone in the office, from all the doctors and their kindness along with the professionalism and great service from everyone on the team for this procedure and my breast reduction done in Oct 2017. I recommend the practice to all my friends.
The Doctor and staff was wonderful.
The Dr. Is a great person and tells you what needs to be done. My surgery was well and looks great!


Yes, the day has finally arrived! MERLIN'S BLADE has been released by ZONDERVAN! Almost seven years of slow and steady labor has finally resulted in this day.
order it online or through your local bookstore.
The only regret that I have in how long it took is that my mother passed away last fall during my editing of the book, and I'm not able to give her a copy.
The novel will be enjoyable for ages 13 on up to 113, but someone younger could enjoy it if they're an advanced reader and don't mind some violence.
The novel is completely clean in every other respect and is family friendly.
Just to set expectations: my Merlin is NOT a wizard, but is rather an eighteen year-old, shy, son of a swordsmith. He was mostly-blinded when he was young while saving his sister from wolves.
The basis of the story is that a meteorite crashes to Britain and brings a mysterious black stone. Anyone who sees its glow becomes enchanted by it, and the druids are using its power to reclaim their rule of Britain.
Because of Merlin's half-blindness, he is the only one in his village who is immune to the stone's enchantment. Thus he must find a way to save his family, his village, and all of Britain from the plots of the druids.
If you want to read two sample chapters, simply click here.
And you'll find it in most other countries as well … including Japan, Germany, France, South Africa, the Czech Republic, and many, many more.
One final reminder … don't forget to write up a review on these sites, including over at Goodreads!
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Woohoo and hurrah, a momentous day indeed! 7 years? Whew! You've really worked hard. I think you deserve this. Congrats, Robert!
Thanks, Deborah! I just emailed Zondervan to find out when the review copies will be sent out, so hopefully you'll get yours soon if you haven't already.


ST PAUL THE APOSTLE PARISH OF RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH is a non-profit, voluntary organization and cannot exist without the generous support of its friends. Gifts and help in any amount are greatly appreciated. Please consider making a contribution to our church to help us launch first orthodox church in Malta. All sponsors will be listed on our website.
Мы зарегистрировали на сайте Яндекс.Деньги электронный кошелёк для сбора пожертвований на строительства нашего храма. Его номер - 410012389253062.
Перечислять деньги в этот кошелёк можно из других кошельков, с кредитных карт и через платёжные терминалы в России.
We created on the site Yandex.Money an electronic wallet for donations for the construction of our church.
Transfer of money in this wallet can be done from other wallets, credit cards and payment terminals in Russia.
You find in th attachenebts also the annonecement and the cards, with the number of the wallet.


Ha! I admit, I hadn't a clue what I'd use them for, but it's good to know they exist (background for presentations, little strips or cut outs for interest in a graphic). Now you've gone and made something completely brilliant with them!
I just had another idea of "staining" them with a overlay tint of color! Oh the possibilities! I am using this wallpaper as I type.
Ooo, intriguing. You are wasting no time! And have I told you I love your fabrics? I love your fabrics.
Thanks! And I yours! I can't wait to see your next collection.
Thanks, I needed a new desktop image.
You're welcome, April. CS: that's funny!
oh thank you, it is so, so lovely!
very nice. i'm now using this as my desktop at work!
I'm using it, too. And I was one of those wondering why a person would want these wood patterns. I feel so enlightened.
Thank you thank you thank you! And merci!
I really was wondering what on earth I could use those wood texture images for! Question answered.
Oh, I was going to just use a plain one for a wallpaper! This is much better. Very greatful as creating something like this for myself would be impossible.
I have actually been hunting high and low for a good wood image. I would love to use it as a background on my website-- will you let me?


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Morning Brew Acquires Short-Form Video Firm Our Future
Our Future accumulated more than 1 billion views since switching to short-form video in 2021
The Axel Springer-owned publisher plans to expand Our Future's short-form video series to longer-form video content and podcasts. Morning Brew, Our Future
Business publisher Morning Brew announced its acquisition of audio and video startup Our Future, which produces short-form business content on platforms, as part of the publisher's bid to broaden its appeal to younger, business-focused audiences. The financial details of the deal were not shared.
The Axel Springer-owned publisher plans to expand Our Future's short-form video series to longer-form video content and podcasts. The company's primary focus was podcasting when it started at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. The company shifted to creating short-form videos in 2021 and has accumulated more than 1 billion views on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. Popular videos include a breakdown of how FTX's founder Sam Bankman-Fried tried to help Elon Musk buy Twitter with more than 120,000 views on TikTok and how mathematician and billionaire hedge fund manager Jim Simons broke the stock market, with more than 130,000 views on the platform.
Morning Brew will also help build Our Future's agency services, which the startup used to create social-first content for brands like HubSpot and StartEngine, as another revenue stream outside of video ads.
"Bringing Our Future under our umbrella increases our reach on social platforms while expanding our audience into Gen Z," Morning Brew chief executive officer Austin Rief said in a statement. "I am also excited about the potential of taking Our Future's expertise in short-form video and working with big brands to help them grow their audiences."
Platforms Are Pivoting to Video. Publishers, Again, Follow Suit
As more young people get their news from short-form video platforms (74% of those aged between 18 and 34 get their daily news from YouTube and TikTok, per the American Press Institute), more publishers are beefing up their video chops. Last week, The Arena Group acquired Fexy Studios, expanding its video footprint. Adweek recently reported BuzzFeed Inc. produced more than 5,000 editorial videos distributed on Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and TikTok in Q3 2022 where views grew 60% compared to Q2 2022. In Vice Media's case, revenue from vertical and social video grew 40% year over year with Story Studio rolling out this year, Vice's internal app that lets its staff and freelancers create Vice-like vertical videos.
While the industry is under economic turmoil due to a looming recession, digital media companies are having to make hard decisions about where to make cuts and where to invest. Last month, Morning Brew cut 14% of its staff. In November, Axel Springer-owned tech and media company Protocol was shut down entirely, affecting 60 jobs.
Despite these cuts, Morning Brew said in a statement it's set clear intentions to expand through mergers and acquisitions, Our Future being one of them.
"The media landscape is evolving and we believe the future is turning non-media companies into media companies," Our Future co-founder and chief operating officer Simran Sandhu said in a statement.
Morning Brew did not disclose figures on the acquisition.
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Jodha Akbar to take a time leap
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Historical show Jodha Akbar of ZeeTV is all set to take a leap of 12 to 15 years.The show, which features Paridhi Sharma and Rajat Tokas as Jodhaa and Akbar, will introduce a Salim-Anarkali track post the leap.
The report suggests,"The leap will take place in October. Paridhi and Rajat will be shown as parents to grown-ups." However, the actress says she has not been informed about it.
As per the ongoing track, Mahamanga is happy that Shehnaaz has not revealed her name to Akbar, but she tells him her mother is kept as a prisoner and is in a very bad condition. Adah and Todarmal continue to search Chand Begum. Akbar is extremely happy when he gets the news that Jodha is expected to give birth to twins.
Leap will be a good step by the makers of the show. Otherwise the show would be too monotonous. Leap is a good technique to boost TRP ratings. As 'Jodha Akbar' is one leading show on Indian television, it doesn't need leaps.
Anyway, it would be interesting to watch the life history of Salim. Indian television has never tried to show the epic love story of Salem and Anarkali. Salim is always a complicated character and he has lots of grey shades. Wonder who will be Salim and Anarkali.
Watch all episodes of Jodha Akbar here.
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Ed M. - Southern New Jersey
Dec 1st, 20211h 15m
This episode features Ed M. from Southern New Jersey. Ed has been sober since October 19, 2008.Ed's journey as a former coach and teacher has been a tremendous asset to his recovery. His snippets of wisdom at meetings has earned him the nickn
Hope A. - North Carolina
Jul 15th, 20211h 6m
This episode features Hope A. from North CarolinaHope has been sober since September 14, 1981.Some of the insights in Hope's story are following:She realized that AA could help someone who was as damaged as she saw herself.Every time she surviv
Seth P - Kingston, Ontario Canada
May 17th, 20211h 21m
This episode features Seth P from Kingston Ontario. Seth has been sober since April 12 2010.Some of the insights in Seth's story are following Creating a system of accountability for himself in early recovery was invaluableThe transformation f
Andy H - Montclair, NJ
This episode features Andy H from Montclair New JerseyAndy has been sober since October 28th 2003Some of the valuable take-aways in Andy's story are following Every problem has been definitional for him. He says he had the wrong definition of
Kathy K - Northern New Jersey
This episode features Kathy K from Northern New JerseyKathy has been sober since January 1st, 1987Some of the valuable take-aways in Kathy's story are following An alternative approach to entering recovery from alcohol and drugs through Alanon
Adam F - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
This episode features Adam F. from the Dallas-Fort Worth, TXAdam has been sober since August 11, 2011In Adam's story you will learn how he dealt with his stubbornness and delusion. This is best shown in his description of how he took himself o
Marcus M - West Caldwell, NJ
This episode features Marcus M from West Caldwell, NJ. Marcus has been sober since June 1, 1986.Marcus' story starts at the very young age of 16 where he was fortunate to admit to his innermost self that he had a problem with alcohol and drugs
Joel N - Glen Ridge, NJ
This episode features Joel N originally from Bayside Queens and now lives in Glen Ridge NJJoel has been sober since January 8, 2018Joel's story is an illustration of the importance of how vital it is to keep coming back. His journey includes a
Tom P. - Clifton, NJ
This episode features Tom P from Clifton, NJTom has been sober since February 14, 1989Tom's story is one of challenge and diversity as he started his journey in Narcotics Anonymous and later found a place in Alcoholics Anonymous. His experienc
Todd S - Netanya, Israel (Formerly Tulsa, Oklahoma)
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Patti T. - Washington, D.C.
Patti has been sober since March 13, 1988. Originally from North Carolina, Patti has learned to embrace recovery and the fellowship throughout her journey as she has traveled among many different cites.Takeaways from this episodeThe importance
Denis D - Hillsborough, NJ
Denis has been sober since January 23, 1996.Takeaways from this episodeDealing with family members, especially children, after being sober for many years.Turning your children's will and life over to the care of God as "they" understand God.Def
Karen C - Morris County, NJ
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Thoughts for this Holiday Season
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Kate C. - Bordentown, NJ
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Bryant S - Asheville, NC
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Early Recovery Workshop Conclusion
This episode features a workshop where I joined some good friends of mine at a local recovery center where we had a chance to speak to an audience of folks who are in early recovery. This is Part 2 (Conclusion)Use the link below if you would l
Early Recovery Workshop Part One
This episode features a workshop where I joined some good friends of mine at a local recovery center where we had a chance to speak to an audience of folks who are in early recovery. This is Part 1.Use the link below if you would like to be a
Sharon - Morris County NJ
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Chris D. - Northern NJ
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Scott H. - Baltimore, MD
This is an interview with Scott H. I have known him since 1996. His sobriety date is November 25 1994. We met when I lived in the Baltimore area and we formed wonderful sponsorship relationship as well as a solid friendship thereafter. His
Sneak Peek - Scott H - Baltimore MD
Here is a clip of an upcoming interview with Scott H. from Baltimore, MD. Please look forward to the full episode in the next week or so.
Chris H - Little Falls, NJ
This is an interview with Chris H. I have known him since he came into the program in April of 2009. His sobriety date is April 19 2009. Chris and I have the same sponsor and have enjoyed a personal friendship over the years. Note (around 31
Mike L - Northern New Jersey
This is an interview with Mike L. I have known him since he came into the program and became his sponsor shortly after. His sobriety date is Jan 07 2014. I think you will like how he puts a twist on "working with others".If you would like to