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MORTATTI, Jefferson; MARTINELLI, Luiz Antonio; MATSUI, E; VICTORIA, R L; RICHEY, J E. Isotopic variation of oxygen in the water of river solimoes/amazon and its main tributaries. Energia Nuclear e Agricultura, Piracicaba, v. 8 , n. 1-2, p. 14-23, 1987.
Mortatti, J., Martinelli, L. A., Matsui, E., Victoria, R. L., & Richey, J. E. (1987). Isotopic variation of oxygen in the water of river solimoes/amazon and its main tributaries. Energia Nuclear e Agricultura, 8 ( 1-2), 14-23.
Mortatti J, Martinelli LA, Matsui E, Victoria RL, Richey JE. Isotopic variation of oxygen in the water of river solimoes/amazon and its main tributaries. Energia Nuclear e Agricultura. 1987 ;8 ( 1-2): 14-23.
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2019-04-19T16:44:47Z
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https://bdpi.usp.br/item/000766205
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guitarcenter
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The St. Vincent offers many of the features of the Ernie Ball Music Man model at a more affordable price point. Unique and original in design, yet familiar in a perfect combination of style, balance, versatility and playability.
A completely new, refreshing design; as individual and fearless as St. Vincent's music. Featuring a perfectly balanced, bevel-top African Mahogany body, Rock Maple neck and Rosewood fretboard with St. Vincent signature fretboard inlays, this guitar is a stunner on every level.
An amazing array of tonal variations are available from the three specially voiced, Ernie Ball Music Man specification mini-humbuckers which are selected by a custom configured 5 way switch.
The two-point, bent steel saddle "Vintage Tremolo", oversized Ernie Ball Music Man 4 + 2 headstock providing straight string pull for unrivaled tuning stability, and factory equipped Ernie Ball Slinky strings keep you in tone and in tune. Includes gig bag.
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2019-04-26T11:06:58Z
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https://www.guitarcenter.com/Sterling-by-Music-Man/St-Vincent-Electric-Guitar.gc
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Shopping
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Kevin A. Schulman, MD, MBA, is a professor of medicine and the Gregory Mario and Jeremy Mario Professor of Business Administration (2010 - 2016) at Duke University. He is a visiting professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. He holds several leadership appointments at Duke. He is an associate director of the Duke Clinical Research Institute in the School of Medicine, the country's largest academic clinical research organization. In Duke's Fuqua School of Business, he served for more than a decade as the director of the Health Sector Management program, the Master of Management in Clinical Informatics degree program, and the Center for the Study of Health Management. His other university affiliations include the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities and History of Medicine; the Duke Translational Medicine Institute; and the Duke Global Health Institute.
Dr. Schulman is a distinguished researcher who has received more than $48 million in research grants. His research interests include health services research and policy, including access to care and the impact of reimbursement and regulatory policies on clinical practice; health economics and economic evaluation in clinical research; and medical decision making, especially in patients with life-threatening conditions. He teaches courses in biotechnology, health policy, and health IT strategy.
Dr. Schulman has published nearly 400 articles and book chapters; his peer-reviewed papers have appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Annals of Internal Medicine. He is the senior associate editor of Health Services Research and a member of the editorial/advisory boards of the American Journal of Medicine and the American Heart Journal.
A recipient of numerous awards, Dr. Schulman is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation. He is a voting member of the Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee. He has served as session chair and panelist at dozens of medical and health care conferences. Dr. Schulman has also served on numerous grant review committees for the National Institutes of Health, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and other bodies. He is a member of the advisory board for the Centre for Healthcare Policy and Management at the China Europe International Business School. In 2010-2011, he was a mentor for the Commonwealth Fund's Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice. He is the founding president of the Business School Alliance for Health Management, a consortium of the leading business schools offering health management programs.
Dr. Schulman received his MD from the New York University School of Medicine and his MBA, with a concentration in health care management, from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and is board-certified in internal medicine.
Curtis, LH, Hammill, BG, Qualls, LG, DiMartino, LD, Wang, F, Schulman, KA, and Cousins, SW. "Treatment patterns for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: analysis of 284 380 medicare beneficiaries." Am J Ophthalmol 153, no. 6 (June 2012): 1116-24.e1.
Hirsch, BR, Mitchell, A, Cheng, SK, Tasneem, A, Schulman, KA, Dilts, DM, and Abernethy, AP. "Improving the impact of clinical research: A systematic analysis of kidney cancer trials." May 20, 2012.
Baras, AI, Baras, AS, and Schulman, KA. "Drug development risk and the cost of capital." Nature Reviews. Drug Discovery 11, no. 5 (May 2012): 347-348.
Dinan, MA, Robinson, TJ, Zagar, TM, Scales, CD, Curtis, LH, Reed, SD, Lee, WR, and Schulman, KA. "Changes in initial treatment for prostate cancer among Medicare beneficiaries, 1999-2007." Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 82, no. 5 (April 1, 2012): e781-e786.
Dewitt, EM, Grussemeyer, CA, Friedman, JY, Dinan, MA, Lin, L, Schulman, KA, and Reed, SD. "Resource use, costs, and utility estimates for patients with cystic fibrosis with mild impairment in lung function: analysis of data collected alongside a 48-week multicenter clinical trial." Value Health 15, no. 2 (March 2012): 277-283.
Glickman, SW, Galhenage, S, McNair, L, Barber, Z, Patel, K, Schulman, KA, and McHutchison, JG. "The potential influence of Internet-based social networking on the conduct of clinical research studies." J Empir Res Hum Res Ethics 7, no. 1 (February 2012): 71-80.
Patel, UD, and Schulman, KA. "Can we begin with the end in mind? End-of-life care preferences before long-term dialysis." Archives of Internal Medicine 172, no. 8 (2012): 663-664.
Curtis, LH, Hammill, BG, Schulman, KA, and Cousins, SW. "In reply." Archives of Ophthalmology 130, no. 1 (January 1, 2012): 125-126.
Reed, SD, Li, Y, Kamble, S, Polsky, D, Graham, FL, Bowers, MT, Samsa, GP, Paul, S, Schulman, KA, Whellan, DJ, and Riegel, BJ. "Introduction of the Tools for Economic Analysis of Patient Management Interventions in Heart Failure Costing Tool: a user-friendly spreadsheet program to estimate costs of providing patient-centered interventions." Circulation. Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes 5, no. 1 (January 2012): 113-119.
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2019-04-24T08:21:52Z
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https://medicine.duke.edu/faculty/kevin-alan-schulman?page=7
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wordpress
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Home page showing "page not Found"?
''Follow me'' button on top of the site.
Can I get Free wordpress themes for other hostings?
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2019-04-22T22:44:30Z
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https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic-tag/themes/
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Arts
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Home
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byu
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The work Ich bin der Erste und der Letzte : Kantate zum 1. Ostertag : für Sopran-, Alto-, Tenor- und Bass-Solo, vierstimmigen gemischten Chor, Clarino-Trompete, (2. Clarino & Pauke si placet), 2 Oboen, 2 Violinen, Viola und basso continuo, TVWV 1:816 represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in Brigham Young University. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Notated Music, Music.
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2019-04-26T15:59:19Z
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http://link.lib.byu.edu/resource/SJOipM6gOlo/
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yourwebapps
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The Doodle Zoo! - I am so sorry to hear that you are not feeling well.
I am so sorry to hear that you are not feeling well.
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2019-04-19T18:40:59Z
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http://disc.yourwebapps.com/discussion.cgi?disc=228724;article=1108045;title=The%20Doodle%20Zoo%21
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Games
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tripod
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Information on the Trojan Horse.
The Trojan horse was a very large wooden horse, built with its inside hollowed out. It was hollowed out so that it could hide soldiers inside of it. The Ithacan army sent it to the outside gates of Troy, and left it as a gift. The Trojans, not knowing that there were soldiers hiding inside of the horse, brought the horse in and celebrated what they thought was the end of the war. They all got very drunk and were oblivious to the fact that soldiers were coming out of the horse. These soldiers then started slaughtering the Trojans, winning the Trojan War.
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2019-04-18T13:21:32Z
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http://chubacca101.tripod.com/thetrojanwar/id3.html
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Before you can view charts on the App, you’ll need to download some.
OpenCPN does not provide charts.
We point to sources for charts online where you can get them for your chosen region. Please note: some countries provide free charts while others require purchased licenses.
The integrated chart downloader only works with free charts, such as those provided by NOAA, New Zealand, and various European inland charts.
Follow the step by step instructions below to get up and running in no time.
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2019-04-19T22:32:01Z
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https://opencpn.wordpress.com/2016/02/11/how-to-load-charts-to-the-app/
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Reference
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lazybeescripts
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'Sleep Out' by Jonathan Edgington (Song: Mark Laurent) - read the full script on-line.
A one-act play in which threads of life are woven together around a sleep-out in aid of a homeless charity.
Cast: Minimum of 8F, 7M. Estimated run time: 45 minutes.
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2019-04-23T22:51:42Z
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http://www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/Scripts/script.aspx?iSS=1020
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unh
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For many years, the University of New Hampshire has hosted the Clark Terry Jazz Festival on its campus.
"More than two decades later, feminist philosophers are still grappling with difficult social issues such as racism and sexism.
Jane Stapleton, co-director of UNH's Prevention Innovations: Research and Practices for Ending Violence Against Women, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) June 2014. Her testimony was part of a full committee hearing looking at sexual assault on college campuses.
"One of the most difficult parts of living with an invisible illness is the stigma associated with it. Are we sick? Are we faking it? Only we can make that call. Our feelings are subjective to our own experiences, so it can be difficult to connect with or understand if you do not have a chronic illness."
“I was incredibly honored and humbled when I received news that I would be a Rangel Fellow,” Niazi explains. “I have been working toward joining the Foreign Service since my junior year at UNH, and this fellowship is my first step toward achieving that goal.” Only 30 students are selected for fellowships each year from across U.S. and Aseeb was awarded a Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship for 2017.
Born with Choroideremia (CHM), a rare, inherited eye disorder that causes retinal deterioration and blindness, Josh Crary, a graduate of UNH, faces life's challenges with enthusiasm and shares his perspectives on growing up with a disability.
Monica sustained a spinal cord injury in a skiing accident, she now works as an Adjunct Professor at Southern Maine Community College and works as an advocate for people with disabilities.
The link below provides a comprehensive listing of campus-wide conferences lectures and events. We encourage you to participate in the activities that interest you.
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2019-04-21T08:24:24Z
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https://www.unh.edu/inclusive/news-events
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wordpress
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Today marks 5 weeks since I started my healthy lifestyle change. Woke up at 3:45AM to get a small workout in and take a shower before work. I recently started using The My Fitness Pal app again, in the beginning I felt too restricted using it and I would get discouraged. In the past few days I’ve felt comfortable enough to start using it again. So this morning while eating my 2 scrambled eggs with onions, peppers, and 1 slice of pepper jack cheese I logged my breakfast, lunch and snacks for the day. I still have 1,632 calories left for the day. Now I’m walking in place in the parking lot at work before I start, I want to hit my 10,000 steps goal early today! Happy Friday everyone!
P.S. If anyone would like to follow me on my fitness pal, fitbit, and/or Weilos my screen name on all three is: mannyq1987. Feel free to friend me or comment your screen name/email address so I can give you a follow. Staying accountable with more people has helped me so much in my short journey so far, so I’m hoping to continue and help anyone else that I can.
Im sorry for the lack of posts as of late. I’ve been a little busy with work and family life. I have been keeping up with my healthy eating habits, but have become a little complacent in the exercise department. As I’m writing this now I’m preparing breakfast for my wife and I for tomorrow morning. I’m doing this so I can have time to get a good workout done in the morning before work. I normally get up at 4:30AM to get ready for work, so I’m setting my alarm clock for 3:30AM. I’m hoping this sticks, I’ve heard such good things about the benefits of working out in the morning as opposed to at night like I’ve been doing. Anyway, it’s almost 10:00PM now and I’ve got to wake up early. Goodnight everyone. Here’s to continuing to better ourselves.
I plan on posting these regularly, or at least when I feel it necessary. Hence the title of this blog entry. Just thought I’d explain it a little bit.
I am here to admit that for the last three or so days I have not been keeping up with my workouts/exercises. I have on the other hand been continuing to make healthy choices, except for a cheat meal I had last night while out in Santa Monica with my wife and son. I had a burger, skipped the fries, and washed it down with water. It wasn’t as good as I was hoping by the way. After measuring my weight this morning I was at 308.0lbs, a total loss of 19.5lbs from my start weight. I am very proud of this, and will not let myself get down because of the lack of exercise. Today is a new day and I plan on getting my workouts back on track tonight after work. The weird thing about it is I am actually excited. Look at me, looking forward to exercise. Here’s to continuing with my lifestyle change, one day at a time.
For the past week and a half I had been stuck between 312-310lbs. After losing 15lbs in the first two weeks I was starting to feel a little discouraged that I had hit a plateau. I weighed myself this morning and I was at 308! Felt so good to see the scale moving again. Here’s to staying focused through my first plateau and moving forward with my weight loss.
It’s been almost three weeks since I made the decision to become healthier. I’ve been eating smaller portions, analyzing what I want to go into my body, and exercising 30 to 60 minutes a day, 5 to 6 days a week. Am I missing something?
Since I started I’ve lost anywhere from 15 to 17lbs (it fluctuates day to day), I understand that to me it is a huge accomplishment and one I should be very proud of, but for the past 5 days I can’t seem to get past that point. Have I really hit a plateau so early in my journey?
It’s hard not to get discouraged and return to my comfort eating. I am staying the course though, I know now that this for me is no longer an option. Getting healthy has now become a must. I want to be someone to my son, when he gets older, that he can look up to. I want to make my wife proud to have me as her husband.
I guess I just wanted to vent a little. By all means, if anybody has any tips I would gladly appreciate them.
I understand that I am still at the very beginning stages of my fat loss/lifestyle change journey. So let me start off by saying that I have always been a bit big, since about as far back as fourth grade I can remember wishing I weighed less. Fast forward to about three weeks ago: my wife and I spoke about getting into shape. As usual I blew it off until she told forced me to get on the scale, it read 327.5 lbs. This blew my mind, I had never been this heavy before, and I couldn’t believe I had let it get so bad. Since then I have been making a conscious effort to control my portions, control what kinds of food I put into my body, and exercise at least 4 to 5 days a week. It HAS NOT been easy, and I am far from perfect, but this is me trying to make a change. I am doing this not just for myself, but my wife and son too. I owe it to them to offer the healthiest version of myself. So here’s to making the first steps towards a better me.
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2019-04-20T02:58:05Z
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https://mannyq1987.wordpress.com/
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visitchurches
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St Swithun's church, Worcester has been awarded a National Lottery grant of £1.6m by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the funding will help to secure the future of the church. It will enable the splendid Georgian architecture to be repaired and conserved, and transform the building into a cutting edge space for new innovative forms of engagement. Sound and Art @ St Swithun’s (SASS) is an ambitious project to transform the building into an inspirational sensory space, which will creatively use sound and art to engage, enthuse and inspire a greater connection to heritage and history.
Throughout 2017, CCT, in partnership with The Friends of St Swithun’s, have raised over £400,000 towards the project. Together we have worked to develop new partnerships with a range of organisations in Worcester.
Work will start on site in summer 2018 with the site launching in autumn 2019. Throughout the construction phase the CCT will provide craft skill and business development apprenticeships and work experience opportunities to the Heart of Worcester College and Hewell Grant resettlement to work programme.
“The Friends of St Swithun’s [FOSS] are delighted at the award of the grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to enable the Sound and Arts at St Swithun’s [SASS] project to go ahead. St Swithun’s is a very special place in the heart of the City of Worcester and now has a secure future as a centre for heritage, arts, music and learning for the benefit of all Worcester’s citizens and visitors.
FOSS are very grateful for this funding and all the support from everyone who has assisted this project over the years”.
“I am delighted that the Heritage Lottery Fund has supported this project, thanks to National Lottery players. St Swithun’s epitomises Georgian splendour, but the fabric and future of this building have been at risk for some time. This grant, coupled with generous matching donations collected during our annual appeal, will enable us to save St Swithun’s and create a vibrant, sustainable future for the building and the community”.
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2019-04-24T08:51:35Z
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https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/what-we-do/news/hlf-success-for-st-swithun-s.html
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wordpress
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So I have started doing fanfiction recommendation or reviews because that’s what I do most of the time, read fanfiction and I would love to share the amazing stories I have read/ am reading/will be reading with everyone who loves fanfiction like I do. They are free, as good as published books and honestly finding more readers that I can discuss my favorite fanfictions with is a never ending life goal.
Ragsweas’ “Untold Story” is a Harry Potter fanfiction that tells us the tale of Regulus Black’s change of heart. Written from the perspective of Regulus, this one shot manages to capture his voice and emotions fairly well despite the few grammatical errors it has. Being a one-shot the story does contain time skips from one point to another but the scenes are weaved well together. The characters of both Regulus and Sirius are almost on point as are the actions and voice of the older Blacks and Kreacher. The Dark Lord has been written perfectly.
The dialogues are well developed. This is an in-universe telling of events, which leads to a lack of actions yet that does not harm the story telling much. The realistic characters, the progress of Regulus’ character at a genuine speed and with reasons that make a lot of sense as well as the writing style together make the fanfiction a brilliant read in a short amount of time, especially for Regulus fans. While the room for improvement always remains, this fanfiction certainly has its own charm and beautifully shows us Regulus Black’s journey to RAB.
The fanfiction was also a part of the QL contest and was rated a nine point five out of ten. Reviews have called it an in-depth telling of Regulus’ change of heart.
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2019-04-20T06:32:21Z
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https://roongtaanjali.wordpress.com/2017/10/17/fanfiction-review/
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wtvr
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RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia Union University and Richmond Public Schools are partnering to provide 50 full scholarships to RPS eight graders when they graduate high school.
Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras and Virginia Union President Dr. Hakim Lucas announced the partnership Saturday.
“I’m so excited to give more students the promise of a limitless future & continued partnerships with RPS & the city of Richmond!” Dr. Lucas wrote on Twitter.
Virginia Union University has not released any additional details about the program at this time.
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2019-04-24T10:06:04Z
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https://wtvr.com/2018/11/04/virginia-union-and-rps-partnering-to-send-50-eighth-graders-to-college/
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Kids
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sjsu
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As I mentioned in my last post, I signed up for a free “5-Day Interview Bootcamp” through Big Interview and will be sharing what I am learning. Day 1 focuses on a question which shows up in 99% of interviews: “tell me about yourself.” Ugh.
I dread this question, and so was relieved to learn I’m not alone in cringing just reading those words, as most people fear this question. It makes me want to just blurt out “I really want this job,” which would not only sound desperate, but would also in no way answer the question. Nailing “tell me about yourself,” which usually comes up first, is so crucial and sets the tone for the entire interview. So how should this loaded question, full of potential pitfalls be addressed?
Big Interview advises that if you don’t have a strategically designed and well-rehearsed answer then you run the risk of rambling or not providing the interviewer with what they were hoping to learn about you. Your primary objective is to let the interviewer know why you are there and what you have to offer that could directly benefit their organization.
Who you are: a one sentence introduction to who you are professionally, that shows off your strengths infused with a touch of your personality.
Expertise highlights: do not assume the interviewer has thoroughly read your resume or cover letter. Concisely emphasize 2-4 points that make you stand out from other candidates.
Why you are here: conclude with a brief explanation of why you are there and why you want the specific position.
This is a breathtakingly simple structure providing a clear path for navigating the treacherous question. How have I never come across something like this before? The answer is that I have not dedicated enough time to dissecting and researching interviews. A key to developing your career is learning how to interview. Interview skills will not only help you get the job, these skills are also transferrable to professional and workplace communication.
How to Answer: Tell Me About Yourself an 8-minute video outlining 3-Step Formula and sample answer.
Tell me About Yourself – Sample Answer a 37-second sample answer.
I was wondering how to add a bit of my personality to the answer, and as we can observe in this sample, we learn that she “thrives in a fast-paced environment,” and is “creative,” so we still get a sense of who she is, but in a way that directly applies to why this job and workplace appeal to her. Sprinkling in the positive adjective “innovative” to describe the company is a seamless way to emphasize interest with a subtle compliment. Keeping her “tell me about yourself” answer as precise and relevant as possible allows her to come across as engaged, self-aware, and already invested in the organization. She handled it like a boss.
Follow my upcoming posts for recaps of the next 4 weeks of “interview bootcamp,” and please email me or comment with questions or suggestions for future topics.
It’s really important to be prepared when (usually after they’ve asked you all their questions) you’re asked if you have any you’d like to ask. This is another opportunity to demonstrate how smart, capable, and prepared you are – the worst thing you can do here is answer “no.” Not sure where to start? Check out our list of starter questions here.
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2019-04-22T01:21:50Z
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https://ischool.sjsu.edu/career-blog/how-answer-dreaded-interview-question-tell-me-about-yourself
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Reference
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festivalsingers
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The William Baker Festival Singers is a 50-voice semi-professional chorale specializing in sacred short form classical works and spirituals, along with masterworks for chorus and orchestra performed annually with members of the Kansas City Symphony. Tracing its history to the original Festival Singers created by William Baker in Atlanta in 1985, the present ensemble in Kansas City was founded in October 1998 and is now in its 21st concert season.
The Festival Singers has toured across the South, Midwest and Northeast, including performances in New York City, Chicago, Washington, DC, Princeton, Des Moines, Omaha, Austin, San Antonio, New Orleans, and Atlanta. The Festival Singers has produced over 25 nationally released recordings, and have appeared on national radio programs including The Sounds of Majesty, The First Art and National Public Radio’s Performance Today. The choir has been featured in hour-long holiday specials on Radio Bach and the Kansas City CBS Television affiliate KCTV-5, in addition to numerous broadcasts on Kansas Public Radio.
Recent masterworks performances have included, Mozart: Great Mass in C minor, Bach: St. Matthew Passion and Mass in B minor, and Ernest Bloch: Avodath Hakodesh (Sacred Service) which, at the time, were the first performances of the works by Kansas City artists in decades. Other recent performances have included the Requiems of John Rutter, Gabriel Fauré, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Johannes: Brahms, the Midwest premier of William Dreyfoos’: Songs of the Holocaust, Zoltan Kodaly’s: Laudes Organi, Bethoven: Symphony No. 9, Mozart’s Coronation Mass, and Regina Coeli, Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem, and many others.
Membership in the William Baker Festival Singers is by competitive audition. Auditions are heard in August and January of each year, or as vacancies in the chorus occur.
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2019-04-26T06:09:58Z
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https://www.festivalsingers.org/william-baker-festival-singers/
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sakura
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Sustainable Resource Use & Sustainable Development: A Contradiction?!
This thematic map shows two variables; 1) coloration indicates reserve(green) − deficit(red)1 of national biocapacity and 2) area indicates absolute consumption of biocapacity.
The area of each country has been distorted to represent its consumption i.e.; its ecological footprint. Countries which appear larger than normal are consuming more than their fair share2 and smaller countries are consuming less3.
1. Features with missing data are shown in blue, and are scaled as if they were in ecological balance.
2. faire share; global biocapacity per capita, also known as "personal planetoid", currently 2.1 gha. Note that this does not take into account reserves for biodiversity.
3. The local "surplus" biocapacity of these nations is typically exported to support the deficits of other countries.
Wackernagel, M., Schulz, N., et al. “Tracking the Ecological Overshoot of the Human Economy”, Proceedings of the National Academic Science. 9266-9271, 2002, p.99(14).
Ecological footprint (EF) analysis measures human demand on nature. It compares human consumption of natural resources with planet Earth's ecological capacity to regenerate them. It is an estimate of the amount of biologically productive land and sea area needed to regenerate (if possible) the resources a human population consumes and to absorb and render harmless the corresponding waste, given prevailing technology and current understanding. Using this assessment, it is possible to estimate how many planet Earths it would take to support humanity if everybody lived a given lifestyle. While the measure is widely used, some also criticize the approach.
Fig. 1. MF of national final demand and RMEs of imports (RMEIM) and exports (RMEEX) of selected countries in 2008 (totals and per capita).
Fig. 2. MF/cap (by four categories) and DMC/cap (total) of selected countries and regions in 1990−2008(different scales for upper and lower rows, with the DMC/cap scale different for Chile only).
Fig.3. Relative changes in total resource use (MF and DMC) and GDP-PPP-2005 between 1990 and 2008[values are plotted as ΔX = (Xt2 − Xt1)/Xt1; t1 = 1990].
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2019-04-23T00:52:04Z
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http://earthresources.sakura.ne.jp/er/EV_F.html
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aarp
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The U.S. is in its ninth consecutive week of elevated levels of flu cases nationwide, according to the CDC.
In a special flu briefing today, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention experts said the season — the worst since the record-breaking 2009 pandemic — is now a “high severe” one, with flu activity remaining high for most of the country, and even still rising in certain areas. What’s more, the latest numbers show that boomers have higher rates of hospitalization for flu than their grandkids do.
And that’s unusual, said Daniel Jernigan, M.D., the director of the CDC’s influenza division, who explained that while it’s typical for those over 65 to have the highest hospitalization rate, the next highest category is usually children 4 and younger. This season, adults 50 to 64 are in that spot, he noted, and hospitalizations for boomers with flu are higher than observed in recent severe seasons such as 2012-13 and 2014-15.
Jernigan said the explanation for the effect this strain is having on boomers might be complicated but could have to do with it being a virus that they, unlike those over 65, were not exposed to as children. “The first influenza virus you’re exposed to as a child has a way of determining how you respond to influenza for the rest of your life,” he said.
As for the bigger picture of flu, the latest information presented today showed that we’re in the ninth consecutive week of elevated amounts of flu nationwide in a season that’s been notable for how widespread it’s been, all at once.
According to Jernigan, it's "tough" out there generally but some states are having more activity than others. Some signs suggest that hard-hit California may be past the peak of activity, but it still has four times as many hospitalizations as it did the same time in 2014-15, the last "high severe" season. Minnesota is showing twice the level of hospitalizations it had then, and hospitalizations are rising in New York, Jernigan said. By the end of the season, the total number of hospitalizations nationwide will likely be more than 700,000, he said.
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2019-04-24T10:24:57Z
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https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2018/flu-numbers-fd.html
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CORAL GABLES, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerSale®, a global supplier of mid-life aircraft, engines, used serviceable material, and MRO services, announced today that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the company’s AerTrak™ ADS-B Out system on Boeing 737 NG series aircraft (10065422). Earlier this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved AerTrak for Boeing 737 NG series aircraft (ST04009NY) and Boeing 757-200 series aircraft (ST04011NY) to comply with the FAA’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Operations rule. The Boeing 757-200 series aircraft Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) is now pending EASA and National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) validation.
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2019-04-20T18:25:32Z
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https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20181023006197/en/
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Having got up horribly early and packed, Bronwen and I left shortly after seven and drove to a nearby servo for me to check my tyre pressure, then from there, headed to Coffs Harbour. The drive took 3 hours 55 minutes, and was 377 kilometres long—according to Oruxmaps. I averaged 96.5 km/h moving, with a maximum of 137.8. There are lots of speed cameras—including an annoying amount of average speed cameras—in NSW, making it hard to drive at a safe and reasonable speed. It rained a little bit, getting worse the closer we got to Coffs Harbour.
We arrived shortly before midday, and checked in to our room at the Hoey Moey, and bumped into Donna. We ate some potato wedges and garlic bread (and the biggest bowl of sour cream ever) for lunch, then went to see if we could find the wedding location.
After walking around a few beaches and failing to find the wedding location, and having suddenly realised that it was an hour later than I thought—apparently today is the last day of daylight savings’ time here—we drove back to the hotel and got ready for the wedding. Having stopped raining shortly after we got here, it again began to rain.
Gerrit turned up and Donna, Bronwen and I followed him to a beautiful grassy spot overlooking some hills and the ocean. The rain stopped, and stayed stopped just up until the last of the photos were finished and we were all safely at the reception. Friends and relatives started turning up. The photographer thought I was another photographer and was worried she was at the wrong wedding. We milled around a little—the mother of the groom was running a little late—and then the bride arrived, looking stunning, and got married in what was a truly beautiful ceremony.
After the wedding we all headed to the reception at a nearby surf club, where I got to chat to most of my relatives who were there, and we all had a good time.
After the reception a small group of us went to the penthouse that the newly married couple were staying in, and continued partying for a while, getting to bed quite late—though due to daylight savings stopping at 3 o’clock—which promptly became two o’clock—we all got more sleep than was logically possible.
The TV at the end of the bed woke up, and began playing what seemed to be Asian news, very loudly. This surprised me, who had prior to this been sleeping peacefully. I tried to turn the TV off, but it kept turning off, then a moment later, back on. After a while I woke up enough to analyse the buttons on the remote and realised I was pushing the TV button, which apparently turns the TV off before turning it on, even if it’s already on. Having now cleverly worked out which was the power button, I managed to turn the TV off permanently… until half past six, when it again woke me, again playing loud Asian something or other.
I got up a little before half past seven, to fight the TV—but to my surprise it didn’t turn on, so I went for a walk to the beach instead, then went and visited Donna—who was staying in the room two rooms from us.
Bronwen eventually woke up, and we packed our things and checked out of the room. We went for a little walk along the beach, then drove to a nearby shopping centre for breakfast (I had a yummy vegetarian pie and a milkshake) and to buy a few things for the BBQ. After that, we drove to the caravan park where Sandy and Robyn were staying, and from there to a BBQ at the married couple’s hotel.
After a pleasant morning, and then afternoon, chatting to relatives and new friends (and eating things), Bronwen and I went for a little drive through Coffs Harbour, down to the marina, and walked out onto a headland full of birds, before driving back to the Hoey Moey (where everyone had moved to after the BBQ ended) and saying goodbye to everyone.
At precisely 5:46 PM, I started Oruxmaps for the drive home—which took 4 hours 11 minutes, and was apparently 373 kilometres long. It rained quite a bit as we got into QLD—heavy enough to make driving dangerous and difficult.
Having arrived safely home, I had a quick shower and went to bed.
I worked, dropping past ALDI on the way home to buy more coffee things to replace the ones I’ve been using at work—I don’t know who buys them.
I worked, having veggie pasties from Rosalie with Bronwen for lunch.
Bronwen and I drove into West End, where I got a milkshake from Ice Cream Mania (I’m finding two scoops of vanilla and one of caramel whirl in a milkshake—not a thickshake—is fantastic) and we both got felafel rolls from King Ahiram’s.
After our dinner we drove to South Bank, parking under the Cineplex, and watched “G.I. Joe Retaliation” in 3D. It was actually better than I expected—still very American, and not very clever, but lots of action, which was quite fun in 3D.
Bronwen stayed at work late, as did I, and after we drove over to Maz’s, and then to Hawken Village and Chez Tessa for dinner.
Bronwen pulled apart a monitor that had gone through the flood at Umart. I found that my Canon 580 EXII flash has rubber parts coming out of it.
Bronwen and I dropped past Stones Corner Govinda’s just before it shut, having a yummy dinner there.
Bronwen and I drove to Bronwen’s parents’ place, then to Sizzler’s for lunch, before stopping at Maz’s and walking through the rain (half the roads are shut and traffic congestion into the car park makes parking there untenable) to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. I used up my gift card I’d got from work, buying two pairs of sandals for $4.33 each, four pairs of jeans for $8.40 each, a pair of double dragon double plug thongs for $6, another pair of sandals for Bronwen and a $2 pair of slip-on shoes for her.
After Maz left to go see Chris and play bass guitar, Bronwen and I drove back to her parents’ place, had a political discussion, and then rushed to Southbank Cineplex Cinemas to watch “Oblivion”, via Ice Cream Mania and King Ahiram’s Lebanese Foods in West End. We managed to get parking under the cinema by waiting in a queue for a while, and then got free tickets to the movie—while we were waiting in line to buy tickets, worried we might not get some as the queue was quite large and the sign was saying “few seats remaining”, someone came up and asked if we wanted free tickets to the movie, as they’d somehow got given double.
The session was sold out (as were all sessions all day according to the security guard in the car park). The movie was the generic action you’d expect from a large Hollywood blockbuster with Tom Cruise in it—fun to watch, but nothing to rave about. Though, to be fair, the plot was probably a little more interesting and thought out than the usual action movie.
I had a huge sleep-in, waking up not long before midday.
Bronwen and I drove to Garden City, where I bought some $5 shorts—everything is so cheap at the moment. We also went to Woolies, and bought some food.
Created about 5 yrs, 9 mths ago (July 4, 2013). Updated about 5 yrs, 2 mths ago (February 15, 2014).
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2019-04-22T10:58:27Z
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http://www.nedmartin.org/v3/Saturday-6th-April-2013
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Personalised one-to-one tutoring is known to be the most effective form of instruction. However, with limited resources, the situation in most educational settings falls far short of this ideal. Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITSs) are computerised systems which have the potential to provide instruction which is pedagogically equivalent to personalised tutoring. Extensive research has been focused on improving the effectiveness of ITSs in a variety of ways. This report presents an evaluation of the effectiveness for learning of two different interaction styles: selection and typing. Two interfaces for an ITS for thermodynamics called Thermo-Tutor are designed and developed. The designs are justified in terms of theory from psychology and cognitive science. Finally an evaluation is performed to measure the relative effectiveness of these interfaces and these results are analysed and discussed. Thermo-Tutor is developed using ASPIRE; a general purpose authoring system for constraint-based ITSs. ASPIRE is used to reduce the development time and evaluate its effectiveness. The effectiveness of ASPIRE is also analysed and discussed. The results related to the relative effectiveness of the two interfaces are inconclusive. However, results show that students did learn while using Thermo-Tutor and comments from students were generally positive. Therefore, development of Thermo-Tutor with ASPIRE was successful. This research also helped to identify some possible improvements for the future.
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2019-04-22T12:39:34Z
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https://ir.canterbury.ac.nz/handle/10092/14852
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The system was developed at Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Mellon University. Researchers there recently spun it out as a new company, Rapid Flow Technologies LLC, with the goal of commercializing the Surtrac adaptive signal control technology developed in the university’s Robotics Institute.
The technology has been piloted in Pittsburgh over the past three years and now extends to a network of 47 intersections. Atlanta is also experimenting with Surtrac.
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2019-04-25T05:06:00Z
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https://mobility21.cmu.edu/portland-maine-ready-to-flip-switch-on-smart-traffic-signals/
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1 Καὶ εἶδον ἄλλο σημεῖον ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ μέγα καὶ θαυμαστόν, ἀγγέλους ἑπτὰ ἔχοντας πληγὰς ἑπτὰ τὰς ἐσχάτας, ὅτι ἐν αὐταῖς ἐτελέσθη ὁ θυμὸς τοῦ θεοῦ. 2 καὶ εἶδον ὡς θάλασσαν ὑαλίνην μεμιγμένην πυρί, καὶ τοὺς νικῶντας ἐκ τοῦ θηρίου καὶ ἐκ τῆς εἰκόνος αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐκ τοῦ ἀριθμοῦ τοῦ ὀνόματος αὐτοῦ ἑστῶτας ἐπὶ τὴν θάλασσαν τὴν ὑαλίνην, ἔχοντας κιθάρας τοῦ θεοῦ. 3 καὶ ᾄδουσιν τὴν ᾠδὴν Μωϋσέως τοῦ δούλου τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ τὴν ᾠδὴν τοῦ ἀρνίου λέγοντες, μεγάλα καὶ θαυμαστὰ τὰ ἔργα σου, κύριε ὁ θεὸς ὁ παντοκράτωρ: δίκαιαι καὶ ἀληθιναὶ αἱ ὁδοί σου, ὁ βασιλεὺς τῶν ἐθνῶν. 4 τίς οὐ μὴ φοβηθῇ, κύριε, καὶ δοξάσει τὸ ὄνομά σου; ὅτι μόνος ὅσιος, ὅτι πάντα τὰ ἔθνη ἥξουσιν καὶ προσκυνήσουσιν ἐνώπιόν σου, ὅτι τὰ δικαιώματά σου ἐφανερώθησαν. 5 καὶ μετὰ ταῦτα εἶδον, καὶ ἠνοίγη ὁ ναὸς τῆς σκηνῆς τοῦ μαρτυρίου ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ, 6 καὶ ἐξῆλθον οἱ ἑπτὰ ἄγγελοι οἱ ἔχοντες τὰς ἑπτὰ πληγὰς ἐκ τοῦ ναοῦ, ἐνδεδυμένοι λίνον καθαρὸν λαμπρὸν καὶ περιεζωσμένοι περὶ τὰ στήθη ζώνας χρυσᾶς. 7 καὶ ἓν ἐκ τῶν τεσσάρων ζῴων ἔδωκεν τοῖς ἑπτὰ ἀγγέλοις ἑπτὰ φιάλας χρυσᾶς γεμούσας τοῦ θυμοῦ τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ ζῶντος εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων. 8 καὶ ἐγεμίσθη ὁ ναὸς καπνοῦ ἐκ τῆς δόξης τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ ἐκ τῆς δυνάμεως αὐτοῦ, καὶ οὐδεὶς ἐδύνατο εἰσελθεῖν εἰς τὸν ναὸν ἄχρι τελεσθῶσιν αἱ ἑπτὰ πληγαὶ τῶν ἑπτὰ ἀγγέλων. 1 This was another great portent I saw in heaven, and a strange one; seven angels, the bearers of seven plagues, those last plagues by which the vengeance of God is finally achieved. 2 I saw, too, what might have been a sea of glass, tinged with fire. And by this sea of glass the victors were standing, safe now from the beast, and his image, and the mark of his name, with harps of God’s fashioning. 3 Theirs is the song of God’s servant Moses, theirs is the song of the Lamb. Lord God almighty, they cry, the deeds thou doest are great and wonderful; King of all the ages, thy ways are just and true. 4 Lord, who alone art holy, who shall refuse reverence and glory to thy name? All the nations shall come and fall down before thee, now that thy just retribution has been made known. 5 Then, as I looked, the tabernacle that bears record in heaven opened its inner shrine, 6 and the seven angels who bear the seven plagues came out of the shrine, clad in pure white linen, with golden girdles at their breasts. 7 And one of the four living figures gave to these seven angels seven golden cups, filled with the vengeance of God, who lives for ever and ever. 8 Meanwhile, God’s majesty and power filled the whole shrine with smoke, so that none could enter the shrine until the plagues borne by the seven angels had run their course. 1 Et vidi aliud signum in cælo magnum et mirabile, angelos septem, habentes plagas septem novissimas: quoniam in illis consummata est ira Dei. 2 Et vidi tamquam mare vitreum mistum igne, et eos, qui vicerunt bestiam, et imaginem ejus, et numerum nominis ejus, stantes super mare vitreum, habentes citharas Dei: 3 et cantantes canticum Moysi servi Dei, et canticum Agni, dicentes: Magna et mirabilia sunt opera tua, Domine Deus omnipotens: justæ et veræ sunt viæ tuæ, Rex sæculorum. 4 Quis non timebit te, Domine, et magnificabit nomen tuum? quia solus pius es: quoniam omnes gentes venient, et adorabunt in conspectu tuo, quoniam judicia tua manifesta sunt. 5 Et post hæc vidi: et ecce apertum est templum tabernaculi testimonii in cælo, 6 et exierunt septem angeli habentes septem plagas de templo, vestiti lino mundo et candido, et præcincti circa pectora zonis aureis. 7 Et unum de quatuor animalibus dedit septem angelis septem phialas aureas, plenas iracundiæ Dei viventis in sæcula sæculorum. 8 Et impletum est templum fumo a majestate Dei, et de virtute ejus: et nemo poterat introire in templum, donec consummarentur septem plagæ septem angelorum.
‘The song of Moses’ refers presumably to Ex. 15. It is not clear whether ‘the song of the Lamb’ is a song inspired by the Lamb, or one which had the Lamb for its theme; in the latter case, it refers to 5.12 above. For ‘King of the ages’ some of the best Greek manuscripts have ‘King of the nations’.
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2019-04-26T00:52:11Z
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http://www.newadvent.org/bible/rev015.htm
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There are just a few days left to take advantage of the “super saver” discount registration rate for the IQSA Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas! The Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the SBL/AAR Annual Meetings, November 18-22, is a valuable opportunity to connect with scholars from around the world and explore the latest in Qur’anic research. The “super saver” rate available for IQSA members is only $190 now through Thursday May 19th. This is the most economical option when combined with the low IQSA membership fee of $25, $50, or $75 (depends on membership rank).
Register for the Annual Meetings as an Affiliate Member by this week’s deadline! Please register through the SBL website here. Not an IQSA member? Please join IQSA today and save big!
In the latest installment of the Review of Qur’anic Research 2, no. 4, Yasin Dutton reviews Keith E. Small’s Qurʾāns: Books of Divine Encounter (Oxford: Bodleian Library, Oxford University Press, 2015). In this book, Keith Small presents the Qurʾan collection at the Bodleian Library, Ashmolean Museum, and the David Collection in Copenhagen. The book presents a visual display of the manuscripts in a mainly chronological arrangement. It highlights the theme of the Qurʾan being the point of contact with the Divine. The first two chapters present the earliest manuscripts in the collection. The next two chapters presents the art of manuscript illumination. The final three chapters emphasizes the European encounter with the Qurʾan, global dissemination, and talismanic copies of the Qurʾan.
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2019-04-24T15:04:26Z
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https://iqsaweb.wordpress.com/2016/05/
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A vacant Brooklyn house slated for demolition partially collapsed on Thursday night, sparking evacuations and displacing seven residents nearby.
The booming crash just after 11 p.m. left neighbors jolted as the top floor caved in on the three-story Park Slope building.
By the time firefighters arrived, the wood-frame home's side and rear walls had also crumbled, FDNY Deputy Assistant Chief John Hodgens said.
The 9th St. building had been vacant since January, and no injuries were reported, according to Hodgens.
"It could've been very dangerous," he said. "Fortunately, there was nobody in the building."
"The house, it collapsed," said homeowner Praim Singh. "Nobody was working there. Nobody started anything ... It just collapsed. Just like that."
Two applications have been filed since April to demolish the near-century-old home, according to Buildings Department records.
Marcus Pingel, 36, who lives across the street, said he saw no signs that the building was unstable.
"Everything seemed fine. It's very off."
A next-door neighbor, who wouldn't give her name, said firefighters told her family to evacuate.
"I was about to go to bed and I heard a really strong, big noise. It felt like something fell, and there was another noise again," she explained. "Then all these cops and FDNY, they told us to get out of the house."
The dilapidated home currently stands in a "semi-stable" state, fire officials said.
Some 20 residents were evacuated from adjacent buildings in all, with seven still awaiting an all-clear to return home.
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2019-04-23T04:06:48Z
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https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/brooklyn-house-partially-collapses-forcing-neighbors-evacuate-article-1.3996167
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She recently revealed she was at her lowest point after being axed from Geordie Shore, losing so much weight that her hair started falling out.
And since being invited to come back to the show for the new series, Sophie Kasaei has experienced a new lease of life, returning to her old eating habits.
The reality star was seen sunbathing by the pool on holiday in Bulgaria, showcasing her fuller figure in a black halterneck bikini.
Sophie's polka dot number made the most of her ample assets and killer curves, highlighting her hourglass figure.
The Newcastle party girl was spotted indulging in a fizzy drink, guzzling the sugary treat as she perched at the water's edge.
With her dark locks pulled back in a ponytail and her eyes hidden behind a large pair of sunglasses, her plump, filler-enhanced pout was on full display.
This week, Sophie opened up to New! magazine about her battle with her weight, revealing that she shrunk from 10 and a half stone down to 8 stone 4 pounds after spiralling into a deep depression.
Citing her financial woes, relationship drama and parents' divorce as reasons behind her dramatic weight loss, she admitted: 'I hit an all time low.
But things turned around for Sophie when her close pal Charlotte Crosby quit Geordie Shore, and producers invited her back to join the cast.
The star confessed the binge-drinking and excessive eating that comes with her party lifestyle has had a negative effect on her waistline, but she is determined to get toned and trim again.
Sophie admitted that her problem areas are her stomach and her bum.
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2019-04-24T14:58:31Z
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3822268/Geordie-Shore-s-Sophie-Kasaei-shows-curves-black-bikini-Bulgaria-break.html
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What is the difference between the Internet and the World Wide Web?
People use the terms Internet and World Wide Web interchangeably, but they are not synonymous. The Internet is an underlying network that enables higher level applications like the Web, e-mail, instant messaging, file transfers and search engines to operate.
The Internet is a decentralized global network connecting millions of computers and allowing them to share information. Each computer separately decides what services to make available to the global Internet community. Home users often connect to the Internet via Internet Service Providers (ISPs) using phone lines, DSL or cable. The Internet is a collection of standards, including Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) a set of rules that define how to reliably send packets of information between computers and how to route these packets through the network to their final destination.
The World Wide Web is a collection of hypertext files available on Web servers located anywhere on the Internet that end-users can access via Web browsers like Internet Explorer or Mozilla. In the 1980s, Tim Berners-Lee, working at CERN, the European particle physics lab in Geneva, developed protocols for sharing information and a browser that used these standards. Key standards include a way to specify links (Uniform Resource Locators or URLs, e.g. http://www.uark.edu), a document format (Hypertext Transfer Markup Language or HTML) that provides simple ways to add headers, bold, and other markup to a document, and a way to exchange documents (Hypertext Transfer Protocol or HTTP).
Another standard incorporated into browsers is Multiple Internet Mail Extensions (MIME), a method of identifying file types by their standard extensions, so that browsers could display many kinds of information.
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2019-04-19T15:14:09Z
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https://researchfrontiers.uark.edu/what-is-the-difference-between-the-internet-and-the-world-wide-web/
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I just got an email--I'm In! My photos will be part of the SlideLuck PotShow tomorrow night. I'm very excited about this. Some of the photos you saw here first at the very start of this blog.
And a HUGE thanks to Emily for kicking me in the behind to get those photos in. Thank you Emily!
Knut is 6 Months Old!
I put up my very first post today and my heart is racing. Super excited! Please bookmark the site and go there often. Do it now!
I'm all for effeciency and multi-tasking but, um, wtf?
Important features of the new iPhone from The Onion.
From Wikipedia: Viral--An object, even a non-material object, is considered to be viral when it has the ability to spread copies of itself or change other similar objects to become more like itself when those objects are simply exposed to the viral object.
I originally got it from Mary. I posted it. We all started seeing it in many many places. This morning, Will posted his own version of it (points for making more!) and he included this link to many more versions. Whew. I love the series of tubes. These interwebs. Not a truck, but a viral information superhighway.
Q-tip. Q-tip. And throw it away.
You can noooooot stop this.
We went to La Quinta this weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday. There were nine of us in two rented condos. We got caught up, laughed, made pizza, drank beer, played Wii tennis as well as real tennis. There was a lot of poolside lounging as well.
I did like the look of the sharp rocky hills around the city of La Quinta with the palm trees in front and faded blue sky.
But not enough to live there.
I haven't been out to the Palm Springs area in at least eight or ten years so I had to take the obligatory photo of the windmills. They fascinate me. I could watch them spin all day.
Also on the way we saw this strange beast being towed. Our car expert friend on the trip said he didn't know what it was. Some created race car. Anyone know what this is?
No matter what the temperature, it is always nice to spend time with friends.
We had friends over for dinner last Wednesday, a lovely outdoor affair.
Summer can be pretty nice.
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2019-04-22T10:42:48Z
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Episode impressions of Bang Dream! Second Season Episode 1 as Kasumi and her friends finally past the audition at the Space live house and performed the last live there. Some time passed has as Kasumi and her friends enter their second year of high school.
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This entry was posted on December 31, 2010 by riki feldmann. It was filed under 70-200 2.8L at 70 .
Really fun idea, and dig the results!
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https://rikifeldmann.wordpress.com/2010/12/31/70-200-2-8l-at-70-reno/
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- Mandolin or slice turnips 1/8th inch thick crosswise.
- Butter a 9x9 inch baking dish and begin layering turnips and Gruyere cheese until both ingredients are exhausted.
- Pour half and half up to top of turnips and place in oven. Check after 35 minutes.
- Add more half and half. Keep this up for a total of 1 and 1/2 hours.
The turnips and cheese will develop this velvety texture that complement s a bountiful thanksgiving dinner. Everyone will think they are eating potatoes. This dish carries well to a hostess dinner and holds well for family get-together. It can be baked up to two days in advance and reheated at will. Enjoy.
The other recipe is a little closer to home…my Sicilian grandmother’s stuffing. Believe it or not, my “little” grandmother (she stood only 4’11” but well over 6’ at the stove!!) made stuffing which was delish and I make every year.
- Sauté, sweat the celery and onion in a little butter until soft.
- Add stock and salt/pepper. Take off heat.
- Add cubed bread and eggs and anise seeds.
- Place in casserole dish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake at 350 degrees until the middle springs back when poked after 45 minutes.
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2019-04-19T12:25:43Z
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http://legacy.wpsu.org/localfoodjourney/comments/two_thanksgiving_recipes_from_tony_sapia_of_gemelli_bakers
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No, not a new children's TV programme. Geany is a lightweight text editor that uses Scintilla, the same text engine that my favouritest text editor Notepad++ uses.
No, not a new children's TV programme. Geany is a lightweight text editor that uses Scintilla, the same text engine that my favouritest text editor Notepad++ uses. Here's an excellent review from UbuntuNews.info. Many thanks to the mysterious Vadim P from Toronto for the tip, first impressions are very favourable.
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2019-04-26T08:32:42Z
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https://www.zdnet.com/article/geany-sweep/
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“The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!
I am pleased to say that I am doing better. The tough days as a result of my radiation treatment are over, and I am slowly healing. Being in a better space and frame of mind, the psalm passages do not hit me as hard. And this psalm passage does not ask me to follow a pre-ordained and prescribed pattern of praise, so I am fine listening to the psalmist. It is good to be at peace like this.
And the psalmist is doing a good job of describing the Lord God who has helped me through this journey. Of course my approval (or disapproval for that matter) does not change a whit of the truth that is being told nor does it change who and what the Divine is and has done.
And then comes the part where this touches on Transfiguration Sunday – the harking back to Moses. And then appearance on the holy mountain of of Moses and Elijah (who strangely enough is not mentioned by the psalmist). Elijah lived his life according to the decrees and statutes of the Lord God. That is why he was a colleague of Moses and a support of Jesus at this moment in his ministry. Furthermore, in the transfiguration we have the confirmation again of Jesus being the son of and part of the Lord God.
As one who believes deeply in the triune nature of the Lord God Jesus Christ who inspires the Holy Spirit – I do not question at all the Divine. Yes, sometimes I struggle in my life and in my faith life. But question? No. Selah!
On the day you read this, beloved reader, I will have completed all of my radiation therapy, and will be focusing on healing and waiting to find out if the radiation therapy worked. Through this time I have depended on the Lord for a great deal, and I give thanks to the Divine for seeing me throughout. Much of my strength has come from writing these commentaries, wrestling with the themes and messages, and yes, wrestling with praising the Lord God when I have been under great strain, stress, and illness.
It occurred to me some time back (maybe I have said this before) that I did not use imaging that many cancer patients do, imaging and imaging that the treatment is targeting the cancer cells and destroying them. But what I did do was focusing on doing self care – using creams that would heal my skin and prescriptions that would heal my mouth. I was gentle with myself, as gentle as I imaged and imagined the Lord God would be with me. And I prayed – oh how I prayed! And the Divine heard me! At each step one I did not feel I could go on, the Lord provided encouragement through the people around me, through encounters with music and scripture, and through medications that eased my pain and helped to heal my body. I will be forever grateful that the Lord blessed me in these ways.
After treatment is completed will come a time of waiting to see if the treatment was successful. And during that time I will continue praying and placing my faith in the Lord God the Divine.
On of the ironies of this disease, this cancer, is that it is my own body that has grown these cancerous cells that have endangered my life. They must be killed off, at the risk of also killing off healthy cells which has caused radiation burns both on my outer skin and in my mouth. Such a paradox to kill off part of myself in order to save myself. And yet isn’t that what we do when we embark on the Christian life? Kill off our misguided and sinful human impulses to save our life?
We, humanity, were made in the image of the Lord God. But we are flawed and imperfect. That flaw and imperfection must be taken out, irradiated if you will, so that I better selves under the Divine can grow and flourish. The teaching and guidance of the Lord have been spoken of as a refinery’s fire. Radiation, then, is not such an unusual metaphor.
Whether or not this treatment works, I do know that through the course of this past month and a half I have learned a great deal about myself; and I have come to see even more clearly that the Lord has not ever forsaken me. Praise the Lord! Selah!
If you were surprised by my “appearing” yesterday, do not be. You did not miss a day, and I did not slip a cog (although I was dealing with some mighty pain issues). This Saturday is the Day of the Presentation of the Lord, and I wanted to write a commentary on those passages, so I decided to add an extra day on Thursday and shuffle things around. So here it is Friday, and I am settling down to “praise” the Lord!
One of the prayers and pleas that I raised up to the Lord early in my seminary training was that I would not be “put to shame” in my classes. It was for me a bold step to say that I wanted to go to seminary and train for ministry. I honestly did not know if I had the intellect to be successful at a graduate level, and was not sure which direction I should go. Hence my prayer.
Since that time I have received affirmation from many places, and have not once been “put to shame.” The Lord has been faithful in the promises that were given to me. And when I had dark times, as any and many people do, I was rescued. Once again during the “season” of my treatment of cancer (it is still hard for me to believe this is happening) I am reaching out and depending on the Lord to see me through this.
It only recently occurred to me that during treatment I could use an established meditation technique to envision/image the radiation treatment shrinking the tumor. So dependent on the Divine, I did not think of using anything other than gathering up and applying the faith I have in the Lord to this situation. With the psalmist I also said . . . . .
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2019-04-19T19:00:18Z
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https://ponderingfromthepacific.wordpress.com/tag/serious-illnesses/
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Health
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wordpress
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I know its been a while, my blog posts are pretty sporadic at the moment. Mainly because I haven’t much to say and I am just keeping my head down and saving hard so I can jump off the treadmill that’s work.
I’m not sure if anyone has been looking up their employer declarations and seeing where they stand on the gender pay gap issue?
Mine was quite enlightening – my current employer has a gender pay gap of 35% ! Yet the female ratios are over 60% at all levels. So how does that stack? Looking back through my employer history I started working for a company with a 1.5% gender pay gap and over the years that has moved to 1.6% to 2.3% to now which is 35%! Just shows what happens in a ‘small company’ and one with no formal response or plan to change this.
The work world is just demoralising at the moment, so many people I know are under threat of redundancy and someone who I use as a benchmark for jobs, a contractor, is currently between contracts and says he is struggling to find work. He hasn’t known it so bad. He normally only has a small gap between contracts but this time its been over 3 months and counting. I was also talking to a temp at work this week and she said this is the first job she has had for over 5 months when last year she was working nearly every month. She is now looking for a permanent part-time job and has a few interviews lined up.
Closer to home, I have continued to save hard and making inroads on the path to FI. My ISAs are looking ok – not great but my vanguard funds are not star performers. I’m on the slow growth path rather than star buys and having to change deal to move to the next star fund.
With the new tax year started, I am now collating all my tax info for my tax assessment form. I cannot believe it but its been nearly 5 years since I became a landlord by using some of my redundancy payment as it was the best investment choice at the time. It’s now time to remortgage and want to find a deal which ticks the boxes; good interest rate, no redemption penalties (so I can sell up if the rules become too onerous), ability to over pay so I can be fully flexible. Oh and no minimum salary requirements as I could end up being a contractor in the next few years or FI and living off my generated income.
I have started doing some house updates on my own place; painting, repairs and general maintenance, so I have been busy offline and enjoying what was the ‘summer’. I need to have a good review of my FI situation and setup my goals for this tax year.
I will have a good look and post an update which is long over due.
Yeah, the gender pay gap is bad and upsets me, especially the way companies are pretending to care and positioning it as greedy capitalist women rather than liberating both genders from old-fashioned roles and assumptions. Only time will tell if we manage to sort things. Amusingly the armed forces had one of the best gender pay gaps and an equal distribution across the ranks which was very interesting. They don’t have many women, but it certainly looks like those that are there are both paid and promoted equally.
I’m not sure I see the same as you employment wise, there is always some frictional unemployment as the needs of businesses change, but most people seem to have the next job lined up and then pocket a sizable package. Brexit may be killing some jobs, yet it is also creating many more.
And it’s tax return time. I’m not a big fan, mainly as lots of institutions are so slow to give out the paperwork when I just want to get it over and done with.
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2019-04-26T04:34:27Z
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https://sparklebeeblog.wordpress.com/2018/04/25/gender-pay-gap-anyone/comment-page-1/
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Business
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rivercityamps
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I bought a 2258 SM on ebay a few years ago, it is the model with the open book headstock with the torch logo,and I suspect that the pickups are not original. Can anyone post pics of one that still has the originals in it? Thanks. Hope to make it up to the meet this July.
Welcome to the forum! There's a great community here... great stories, great information, great guitars.
Thanks for the link. I had seen that pic before, which made me think my pickups weren't original. It looks like I need to hit the classifieds, and ebay. I am considering putting some covered Carvin S22 pickups in it if all else fails. It took me a little over 30 years to be in a position to be able to aquire my 2258, so I can take my time finding the correct pickups.
Thanks for the pics. Wow if it weren't for the cream pickups, I would think that was my 2258. Even the truss rod cover is warped the same. If those are the original pickups, then mine are not the right ones. The ones on mine sound like hammered junk , so I don't mind replacing them.
In my searches I have found two types of stock pickups on these models depending on the type of headstock and logo( and most likely the manufacturer) I have seen the cream style pickups like in the photo and I have also seen the chrome covered Humbucker pickups with the normal Electra inlay logo on the headstock. These were made from components from several Japanese manufacturers so not unusual to see a variation in components depending on when it was made. I believe the chrome covered pickups may be Maxon but not 100% certain. They are all great guitars and some are set neck models and some are bolt on necks so there is a difference there as well.
IS it possible that this one has 50K pots instead of 500K?
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2019-04-20T17:09:37Z
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http://www.rivercityamps.com/electraforum/viewtopic.php?p=41803
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Arts
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Shopping
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tripod
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04/10/05 - Ernest Hancock a cheap publicity clown??
04/19/05 - The Pope a Hitler Youth Group Member?
05/14/05 I am under duress!
05/29/05 Joe's jail is f*cked up!!!!!!!
06/18/05 Sheriff Joe's jail is a profit center!!!
09/26/05 Arizona State Prison is a violent place.
10/27/05 The Aryan Brotherhood orders Kevin to be transferred to another housing unit.
11/24/05 A Phoenix postmark on a letter mailed from a Tucson prison????
12/31/05 Don't know much about the Mexican Mafia!
01/18/06 Jason's dad is the chaplain?????
Will the Terry Goddard Arizona's Attorney General Help?
Kevin's lawyer can't help on Sheriff Joe "losing Kevins mail"
New Times Articles are Contraband Mail??
Laro 11/16/05 No Laro can't circulate your f*cking petition!
11/24/05 A Phoenix postmark on a letter mailed from a Safford prison????
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2019-04-26T12:33:50Z
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http://free-kevin-walsh.tripod.com/letters/letters.html
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Arts
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Reference
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amazon
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Every time you upload a text file, Amazon creates and posts a processing report. This processing report identifies whether your feed was successful and the specific errors, if any, encountered during processing.
When you upload your file, a status box confirms that we have received your file.
You can use the Refresh button to see the latest results.
After your file is processed, the Status/Results column shows updated information, along with the Actions available.
If any items are not activated due to errors, click the View Processing Report link to download the associated processing report. Use this report to diagnose and correct errors in the file you uploaded. When you are ready to upload the edited file, click the Return to Upload page link, and re-upload your file. For more information, see Review a Processing Report.
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From the Upload Products & Inventory page, you can access the upload status report for your file in the Review File Status and History section. The last 10 uploads are available.
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2019-04-24T16:34:47Z
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https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/help.html?itemID=611&language=en_US&ref=efph_611_cont_201268970
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Arts
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Reference
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ca
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Refueling systems on work trucks and recreational vehicles (RVs) are used as gas stations to refuel other vehicles or equipment, such as ATVs, motorcycles, watercraft, and garden equipment. A refueling system is comprised of a fuel tank, dispensing hoses, a dispensing nozzle, and an electric pump. Refueling system is mounted under a recreational vehicle body or in the bed of a work truck. Fuel tank of a refueling system could be either a stand alone fuel tank or a dual purpose fuel tank. Stand alone fuel tanks have only one outlet, which is connected to a dispensing hose. Stand alone fuel tanks have a singular purpose and that is to dispense fuel to other equipment/vehicles. Dual purpose fuel tanks have two outlets: one outlet is connected to a dispensing hose, and the other outlet is connected to either a generator or the main tank that supplies fuel to the vehicle's engine. If the fuel tank of a refueling system is a dual purpose fuel tank it is regulated under the Small Off-Road Equipment (SORE) Regulation, but the dispensing hose, nozzle, and pump are not. The Air Resources Board (ARB) staff is intending to propose a regulation to control reactive organic gases (ROG) emissions from stand alone fuel tanks, and other components of the refueling systems.
A work truck having a refueling system mounted in the bed is shown in figure 1. A toy hauler is a typical representative of a RV having a refueling system. The fuel tank is installed under the RV trailer body. The other parts are stored in a cabinet on the back sidewall of the trailer (figure 2).
The workshop on Evaporative Emissions Control from Refueling Systems of Work Trucks and Recreational Vehicles originally scheduled to begin at 10:00am on September 21, 2012, is cancelled. We will notify you when the workshop on this item is rescheduled.
A second public workshop to discuss evaporative emissions and emissions control from Refueling Systems of Work Trucks and Recreational Vehicles will be held on September 21, 2012 in Sacramento. Please see the Workshop Notice & Agenda, and the Workshop Presentation.
ARB staff has decided to combine recreational vehicle refueling system emissions control and work truck refueling system emissions control into one emissions control category Refueling Systems of Work Trucks and Recreational Vehicles, due to the similarity of the refueling system components and control technologies. A uniform emissions standard would be applied to the refueling systems. ARB staff decided changing this strategy would reduce the complexity of certification procedures for stakeholders after the regulation is adopted. If you have any concerns, please contact us (see the contacts below).
A public workshop to discuss emissions from Refueling Systems of Work Trucks and Recreational Vehicles , control technologies and proposed regulatory timeline will be held on June 23, 2010 in Sacramento. Please see the Workshop Notice & Agenda, and the Workshop Presentation.
For more information regarding Evaporative Emissions Control from Refueling Systems of Work Trucks and Recreational Vehicles, please contact Xu Wang at (916)323-2105 or via email at xwang@arb.ca.gov. Manager Tao Huai may also be contacted at (916)324-2981 or via email at thuai@arb.ca.gov.
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2019-04-19T03:14:58Z
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https://www.arb.ca.gov/consprod/fuel-containers/rs/rs.htm
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Arts
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Recreation
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utah
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The Utah Highway Patrol does not currently have a recruitment open, but we anticipate opening a new one soon.
Our mission is provide quality police services and to protect the constitutional rights of all people in Utah.
The Utah Highway Patrol sets the standard for excellence in law enforcement with professional service, demonstrating absolute integrity, courage and forging trust with every public interaction. We are proactive in our efforts to ensure safety through effective and fair community outreach and enforcement. Our troopers are working to maintain the highest level of proficiency through constant improvement in training and education to increase knowledge of issues critical to public safety. Teamwork is our focus as we stand united in the purpose of our profession, working to serve all who live, work and play in the State of Utah.
I started my career with this great organization nearly 30 years ago wanting nothing more than to serve others as a Utah State Trooper. That is as true today as it was then. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve as Colonel of the Utah Highway Patrol, while continuing to work alongside the great men and women who are called Utah State Troopers.
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2019-04-26T16:18:49Z
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https://highwaypatrol.utah.gov/
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Arts
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Reference
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tripod
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The 18-hole Par 72 golf course has velvet fairways and greens, rushing waterfalls, gurgly rocky creeks, silver lakes and glittering sandtraps. A beautiful plant and rocks formations amidst the greenery and bodies of water and breathtaking naturescape. Designed by Graham Marsh.
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2019-04-22T16:18:02Z
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http://pigolf.tripod.com/BLUEWATER.HTM
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Arts
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Sports
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wordpress
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Around 20 buyers of units in Damac’s stalled Palm Springs development plan to lobby outside the Qatar-owned store, where the developer has run a month-long promotion for its Versace-branded real estate project in Saudi Arabia.
The group will carry placards and plans to hand out leaflets to shoppers headlined ‘I would not buy from Damac again’, in a bid to embarrass the developer they claim has held their deposits for eight years.
“It is really trying to make our voices heard with Damac people who will be there, as much as we can and to hand out leaflets to anyone who is interested in hearing our story,” Craig Murray, a spokesperson for 100-strong Palm Springs Investors Group told Arabian Business.
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2019-04-19T14:27:03Z
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https://7starsdubai.wordpress.com/tag/palm-springs-damac-dubai-investor-group/
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Arts
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Shopping
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esquire
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Shortly after 8 a.m. on August 6, 1945, a U.S. B-29 bomber dropped a nuclear weapon over the city of Hiroshima, Japan.
Shortly after 8 a.m. on August 6, 1945, a U.S. B-29 bomber dropped a nuclear weapon over the city of Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in an estimated 135,000 total casualties and effectively ending World War II.
Colonel Paul Tibbets waves goodbye just before taking off to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
An aerial photograph of Hiroshima, Japan, shortly after the "Little Boy" atomic bomb was dropped.
Two gunners man an anti-aircraft gun on the roof of a Tokyo department store in the last days of World War II. American planes bombed Japanese cities heavily from early in 1945 up until the bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and succeeded in crippling most of Japan's urban areas.
A man looks over the expanse of ruins left the explosion of the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945 in Hiroshima, Japan.
Two people walk on a cleared path through the destruction resulting from the August 6 detonation of the first atomic bomb, September 8, 1945.
This is an aerial view of Hiroshima on September 5, 1945, one month after the atomic bomb was dropped.
A tram in Hiroshima, repainted in the same colors as those in 1945 when an atomic bomb was dropped on the western Japanese city, runs near the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, popularly known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, on June 13, 2015.
Hiroshima Castle and city view in Hiroshima, Japan.
Autumn colors along the banks of the Ota River. To the left is the UNESCO protected Atomic Bomb Dome building, which was close to the detonation site of the nuclear bomb which fell on August 6, 1945. The building has been intentionally left in an unrepaired state since 1945.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial, commonly called the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, Japan, is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
Candles are lit around the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Aug. 6, 2015, in memory of victims of the 1945 atomic bombing on its 70th anniversary.
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2019-04-24T04:28:03Z
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https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/g2302/hiroshima-photos/
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Arts
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Recreation
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utwente
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This tutorial describes how to Use App Inventor to build an App which can read the online values of a connected sensor. For this, it uses a WebViewer Component and a Clock to refresh values.
This is part 2 of a series, the first part, “Create a connected sensor” can be found here. This second part can also be done without the first part (but it will lack live data in that case).
This tutorial demonstrates how to build a simple App using App Inventor which displays live data from a connected sensor. The connected sensor publishes its data on a web server. This App will read the data using a WebViewer component and a timer (a Clock component).
If necessary, do the beginner App Inventor tutorial first.
To be able to test your app, you can use the MIT AI2 Companion App. There are other ways, but this one is the easiest.
If you scroll down in the list of Properties, you can change the Title (now Screen1), to for instance “Weather station”.
You can change the names of the components to more meaningful names in the Components window by using the Rename button.
Next, add another “Label” and “WebViewer” (inside the TableArrangement) for the humidity, and set their properties.
The second WebViewer gets “https://home.et.utwente.nl/val/humidity” as the ‘HomeUrl’.
Save the Project via Projects > Save Project in the main menu.
In the main menu, select Connect > AI Companion. Start the MIT AI2 Companion App on your phone and scan the QR-code. This will launch the App on your phone. Check if it works as desired.
To refresh the values regularly, we will add a timer to the App. From the Palette, choose “Clock” (its under “Sensor”) and drag it into the viewer. It will not become a visible part of the Userinterface (that why its listed under ‘Non-visible components’). Select the Clock and set its property ‘TimerInterval’ to 10000. This will make the clock ‘tick’ once every 10 seconds (the value is in milliseconds). For testing this is a good value. Later on, you might want to increase that to for instance 300000 (5 minutes).
Next, select ‘WebViewerHum’ and drag the “call WebViewerHum .GoHome” block inside the “when Clock1 do” block also.
That’s it, we have now programmed both WebViewers to refresh themselves every 10 seconds. You can now test this: if you have the sensor running, breathe onto it, so the temperature and humidity values raise. Check the app if it shows new values. If you do not have a working sensor, you can change the sensor value, by assigning a new ‘fake’ value to it. For instance to set the temperature to 10 degrees, just visit this URL in your browser: “https://home.et.utwente.nl/val/temp/10”.
Just displaying values from the web might not always be what you want. What if you want to read the actual values, and process them?
For instance, do something like: if the temperature is above 25 degrees, display a warning. We cannot do this by simply using a WebViewer.
Drag this into the viewer. As the value for its property ‘Url’ set “https://home.et.utwente.nl/val/temp” (or you own version of the variable).
Because we will read the value by using a Web Component, the Web Viewer is no longer needed to display the temperature. So remove that component and replace it by an ordinary Label, name this ‘LabelTempValue’.
This might be a good moment to test the App.
One more thing that could be useful for this App, is to see the last time the value has refreshed. By now, you should be able to figure this out yourself. You need the actual refresh time of the temperature, which you can get from this URL: “https://home.et.utwente.nl/val/temp?time”.
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2019-04-26T02:01:10Z
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https://home.et.utwente.nl/slootenvanf/2018/11/22/build-app-inventor-display-connected-sensor/
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Arts
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Reference
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wordpress
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This entry was posted on October 17, 2009 at 4:33 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can subscribe via RSS 2.0 feed to this post's comments. You can comment below, or link to this permanent URL from your own site.
I’ve been trying to do just what you mention at my website (www.outfromthecomicshop.com). As the title of my website suggests, I too believe that in order to get comics out of the brick-and-mortar comic shops, we’ve got to create and promote kid-friendly comics. Each week I list on my site the comics that will be released that are appropriate for ages 6 to 18, and many that could fit in a classroom setting. I regularly stock my classroom library (I teach junior high school in the Chicago area) with comics and graphic novels.
I highly recommend that parents suggest that their local and school libraries beef up their graphic novel collections. Statistics are showing that it is the one area of the library that is seeing increases in circulation.
Great article. I agree wholeheartedly!
Thanks for your kind comments Eric. I will be checking out your website too! Best wishes, Andrew.
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2019-04-26T04:11:23Z
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https://comicsstudies.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/children%E2%80%99s-comics/
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Arts
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Kids
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tripod
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2019-04-21T14:59:33Z
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http://ezshopdirect.tripod.com/shop/buy-catalog-337.html
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Arts
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Shopping
| 0.65833 |
northhouse
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Laura Ricketts lives in Indiana. She loves to play with color and design, and the knitting of the Sámi peoples in northern Scandinavia fits that bill while exciting her historically and culturally. She knits, crochets, spins and quilts. Lately, she has lectured and taught at Finnfest, Vesterheim Norwegian-American museum, ASI, and the Nordic Knitting Conference in Seattle. In between writing articles and patterns, she chases her three, school-age kids, shuttles them about and tries to attend all their events.
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2019-04-21T00:29:19Z
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https://northhouse.org/instructors/laura-ricketts
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Arts
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Arts
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wordpress
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Last week, I made a fool of myself in front of 150 e-mail recipients. I was sending out details of the next meeting of Hotchpotch, an open-mike night for writers. I normally update the previous e-mail with the latest details, but I’d forgotten to change the subject line. I therefore followed it up with a correction.
The most annoying part of this affair is that I use a Gmail extension to cancel the sending of an e-mail as long as I hit Undo within 30 seconds. However, it has encouraged me to become more vigilant with future updates. Aside from this incident, here are some of the lessons I’ve learned when communicating with writing group members.
It’s important to exercise privacy when using e-mail. The addresses of the recipients should be typed in the Bcc box, not To or Cc, so each member will only see their own address on receipt. It’s worthwhile including your own e-mail address on the distribution list to check whether it’s formatted in the same way you intended.
Recipients should also be given the option to unsubscribe from updates. Whenever a Hotchpotch e-mail is sent, there is a signature at the bottom telling people to let us know if they want to unsubscribe.
The other mailing list I maintain is for the Dundee & Angus region of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). This is done differently, as e-mails are composed using their website and the Unsubscribe function is added automatically before the message enters members’ inboxes.
Whenever Hotchpotch and NaNoWriMo e-mails are sent, their respective Facebook pages are updated at the same time with the same information to reach as many people as possible. The Hotchpotch page is open to the public since anyone can come along, whereas the NaNoWriMo page has its access restricted to members only.
One great advantage of the Facebook page for Hotchpotch is that we can tag and promote other events, which notifies that page owner, who can then share our event with their audience. I also share our updates on two other arts pages.
Hotchpotch has an active Twitter account. Whenever an e-mail is sent, the date and time are given, followed by a link to the Facebook post. Our updates are occasionally shared by others, while prospective attendees can ask us questions.
Although NaNoWriMo itself has a Twitter presence, our region does not; again, this is because our bulletins are open only to members. However, I do carry a cheap phone with a budget SIM card if our members need to speak to us urgently. In practice, the only time I’ve needed it so far is when the battery on my own phone ran flat.
It’s a good idea not to fill people’s inboxes with the same message every day. In my experience, people who are overloaded will permanently unsubscribe or unfollow. It’s different, of course, if the recipient has signed up a daily writing prompt or suchlike.
For NaNoWriMo, once a week is the usual pattern, reflecting our weekly meetings. The next monthly Hotchpotch meeting is usually announced a few days after the previous one, with a reminder around two weeks later. And next time I send one, I’ll be double-checking that subject line.
On Thursday evening, I enjoyed the privilege of watching a live cinema broadcast with spy author John le Carré. He made a speech from the Southbank Centre in London and was later interviewed by Jon Snow of Channel 4 News.
Even at the age of nearly 86, he’s still an imposing presence, with a slow and measured delivery that commands attention. He related a number of anecdotes about his time in the Security Services, many of them delightfully unflattering about the other party. I suspect, though, that there are a hundred more, all quite unrepeatable in polite company. Indeed, the sole swear word appeared in a direct quote regarding the rivalry between MI5 and MI6, reminding us that he wasn’t always a grand old figure of Establishment, but one of the lads.
It was in the late 1950s when le Carré began his career in espionage, and his most popular character – George Smiley – was created during this period. Yet the author isn’t stuck in the past and I admire that in anyone. For instance, he remains as politically astute as ever: acknowledging the starkly different threats posed by the Soviet Union and Isis, while lamenting the reemergence of fascism after fallow decades. Like the idealist Smiley might have believed, he would much rather have seen an era of peace when the Cold War ended.
The overarching purpose of the evening was to promote his latest novel A Legacy of Spies. Though le Carré has warned in the past that he’d given his final interview, it seems he can’t help but be lured back into the spotlight from time to time. For as long as he’s prepared to do this, he can rest assured there’s an audience waiting to hear his words.
Some time ago, I posted a picture of my writing desk at home. I’ve included an up-to-date one in this entry.
Although I type up pieces here, they normally begin life as pencil on paper and usually far away from the room. This includes not only fiction and poetry, but often blog posts and routine correspondence.
When I was stuck with a piece, I used to head to a café called The Empire State, with a view of the city centre from each of its three levels. The ambient sound was Motown and classic hits, and I found these helped me to break through writing blocks.
I haven’t been there lately, but mainly because I’ve found somewhere else that’s slightly more convenient.
My nearest BrewDog bar opens at midday and is usually quiet enough for writing undisturbed until mid-afternoon. What’s more, there are power sockets for laptops, plus my shareholder card gives me a discount. The only downside is that the music repeats on a 60-minute loop.
I have one more place I like to write, and it’s the most bizarre of all. It’s in a retail park on the edge of the city, surrounded by a DIY retailer, a supermarket and other warehouse-style outlets. It’s a McDonald’s restaurant.
At some point over the last five years, I’ve discovered that it’s most conducive to writing. I know I can turn up there with a notepad and by the time I finish my coffee, I’ll have something on the page, and not just crumbs.
Great as it is for creative work, though, it’s not so good for my weight loss attempts.
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2019-04-20T10:58:31Z
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https://gcameronwriting.wordpress.com/2017/09/
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Keywords: Microwave sintering; Volumetric heating; Magnesium composites; Nano-reinforcements; SEM; Mechanical properties.
Citation: WONG WAI LEONG, EUGENE (2007-12-17). Development of Advanced Materials Using Microwaves. ScholarBank@NUS Repository.
Abstract: This project focuses on the processing and development of metals and MMCs using microwaves. A unique approach to the sintering of metals and MMCs using hybrid microwave heating at high temperature without inert protective atmosphere was developed.Process evaluation revealed that microwave sintering can lead to a reduction of 86% in sintering time and energy savings up to 96% when compared to conventional sintering. A pioneering study carried out to sinter aluminum, magnesium and lead free solder using microwaves revealed overall enhanced properties over conventional materials.Magnesium composites reinforced with three different types of reinforcements were synthesized. These include: i) SiC, a microwave susceptor, ii) Al2O3, a microwave transparent material and iii) Cu, a metal conductor. All synthesized composites displayed improved properties over monolithic magnesium and conventionally processed materials. Mg/SiC and Mg/Al2O3 composites showed simultaneous improvement in strength and ductility while significant improvement in strength was observed in Mg/Cu composites.
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https://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/13079
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Harley Langberg has given us a new way to enjoy street artist Banksy, recreating some of his most recognizable works using food items.
Langberg used a lot of fresh produce, especially eggplant, to achieve the darker, somber vibe of Banksy's work. Other items include apple (used to create the brick wall next to the maid) and red pepper (used to create the red balloon). Considering his materials, it's amazing to see how detailed Langberg was able to get with his reinterpretation.
Banksy is an elusive and mysterious street artist who has captivated our attention with his politically charged work. Though Langberg joins a long list of artists paying tribute to him, his work definitely stands out, in creativity and charm.
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2019-04-22T16:02:26Z
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https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harley-langberg
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O’Donnell also retweeted a fan’s message offering support and information on suicide prevention Friday.
Rounds is survived by her wife, parents, brother, two daughters, step-son and other family members. The family is holding a private memorial service for Rounds.
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2019-04-19T18:20:03Z
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http://time.com/4944758/rosie-odonnells-ex-wife-michelle-rounds-dies-at-46/?xid=homepage
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... but I represent a little no-comment atoll on our site.
Yesterday Derek Thompson put up a very good item on the pluses and minuses of enabling reader-comments on web sites. This was of course occasioned by Popular Science's decision to stop allowing comments on its posts. Derek explained why the Atlantic's various sites and writers felt that comment sections, some moderated and others left to ferment or combust on their own, added more -- through engagement, variety, insight, accountability, community-formation -- than they took away through rancor or polarization. Our digital editor, Bob Cohn, made a similar case last month for the open-comment policy throughout the Atlantic's domains.
With one exception: me. I didn't allow comments back when I had my own small site long ago, and I've stuck that policy since lashing this little skiff onto the Atlantic.com mother ship in 2006. There were two exceptions in the years when Andrew Sullivan's Daily Dish was part of our operation, since he too takes the no-comments line.
1) Unless a comment stream is actively moderated, it inevitably is ruined by bullies, hotheads, and trolls. If you feel otherwise, fine. This is what I think.
Corollary: The comment-communities that flourish, notably the Golden Horde of TN Coates, require real-time, frequent intervention by a moderator not afraid to put his stamp on the discussion.
2) I am unwilling, or afraid, to commit the ongoing attention necessary to be a real-time moderator of comments on this site. I am often away from the web world for a couple of days running, for instance the past 36 hours. [Update 9/25/2013: Or most of the past 72 hours, for a combination of family obligations, travel, and other-writing duties.] That is a long enough time for things to go wrong and people's feelings to get bruised. Also, although I tremendously value the connections I've made and stimulation I've received via Atlantic.com, I think of magazine and book writing as my "real" work and need to give them attention-precedence.
3) So instead I try as much as I can to republish comments I get from readers, and do so almost every day. Generally this does more to advance the discussion than what I originally said.
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2019-04-24T02:25:02Z
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https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/09/no-man-is-a-comments-free-island/279991/
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Cubepolis 3d Stamp Folder Eof0111c is a piece of digital artwork by Taketo Takahashi which was uploaded on January 16th, 2010.
There are no comments for Cubepolis 3d Stamp Folder Eof0111c. Click here to post the first comment.
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2019-04-24T04:28:19Z
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https://fineartamerica.com/featured/cubepolis-3d-stamp-folder-eof0111c-taketo-takahashi.html
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An examination of reform literature, custody decisions and fiction during the period under review suggests that providing for his family’s material needs was a father’s first duty. These same sources suggest that mothers were entrusted with the emotional elements of child-rearing. The author concludes, based on an examination of middle-class Montreal Protestant fathers, that many of these men appear to have created nurturing relationships with their children.
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2019-04-25T19:14:46Z
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http://quescren.concordia.ca/en/resource/879EH9CB
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First time poster, my 5th pen!!
Love this pen, but what's the wood?
Afzalia burl using unaxol HB finish.
I had some play time!
My first successful mystery pen!
New Member, My first segmented pens!
African Blackwood Burl + DI Closed End Jr. St.
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2019-04-22T13:56:08Z
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http://www.penturners.org/forum/sitemap/f-13-p-129.html
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Pantera, Jeff Buckley, Metallica, Opeth, Kira and the Kindred Spirits, Eels, Interpol, Shellac, Devin Townsend, SYL, Dillinger Escape Plan (before Dimitri split), Kashmir, The Woodsmen, Nine Inch Nails, Lightning Bolt, Nina Simone, Tom Waits, Placebo, Ella Fitzgerald, Weezer, Nirvana, Korn, Foo Fighters, The Vandals, D-A-D, Mudvayne, The Velvet Underground, NoFX, The Offspring, Blink 182 et cetera.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy, Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, The Lord of The Rings, The Hobbit, all Calvin & Hobbes.
Firefly, Futurama, Ed, Star Wars- Clone Wars, Invader Zim, The Simpsons, .The Man Show, Dr. Phil.
Star Wars trilogy (partially the prequels too), Before Sunrise/Sunset, Lord of The Rings trilogy, Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Clerks II, Alien trilogy (Resurrection doesn't count), The Believer, Misery, Four Rooms, American History X, Fight Club, American Beauty, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill 1+2, The Frighteners, The Shawshank Redemption, Empire of The Sun, Batman Begins, Equilibrium, The Machinist, Evil Dead trilogy, The Fisher King, Toy Story 1+2, Monsters Inc, The Incredibles, Back to The Future trilogy, Gangs of New York, O Brother Where Art Thou?.
Pikka Bird is ranked #226101 contributor among all users.
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2019-04-26T06:18:10Z
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http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Pikka+Bird/
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So, in case you haven't heard, there is a fight tomorrow. The kid from Grand Rapids against the redheaded Mexican they call Canelo. (That's Spanish for cinnamon.) It is the biggest boxing event of the year, maybe the biggest in almost a decade.
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, 23, is the most popular boxer in boxing-mad Mexico, and his innocence, toughness, and good looks make him an attractive opponent in the personality-hungry boxing game. While he hasn't fought anyone of much note, he does have a 42-0-1 record. Fights need personalities, but mostly they need doubt to create interest. Can the redhead beat Floyd Mayweather Jr. (44-0), a guy who hasn't lost in 17 years and whose defensive skills are the best the sport has ever seen? I have followed the redhead for a while, and I have watched him train. He is a diligent worker who practices body punches relentlessly and with a precision that is a lost art in the modern boxing era. If he can get inside and punish Mayweather with body blows, wear down Mayweather, and knock him out, then the very face of boxing will change on Saturday night.
And so you are now making the calculation: Should you bother to gather your buddies around the TV on Saturday? Is it worth spending the money yet again, and then spending the next several months watching Mayweather comically flaunt his wealth?
It would be good for the sport if Mayweather loses. His outrageous antics are just part of boxing's sub-culture. But in the ring, Mayweather's fights are boring. We watch in the hope he will lose, but he simply frustrates his opponents — and us — for 12 rounds of tedium. An Alvarez win would release us from this boxing purgatory. But it won't happen. The delusion, and hope, that Alvarez can win will get more than a million households to buy the fight. Mayweather is guaranteed $41.5 million, plus a share of the pay-per-view. The fight will be the biggest one since Mayweather took on Oscar De La Hoya back in 2007. I was at that fight, too, and I have covered many Mayweather fights since. People plead with me: Can he lose? Is he slowing down? Yes, he did a stint in jail, which is never good for anyone, and he has taken a few more blows of late as his 36-year-old hips lose their elasticity, but in recent memory the only punch that I have seen wobble him happened on May 1, 2010, Second Round, against Shane Mosley. Mayweather rebounded and dominated the rest of that fight.
A few years ago, Manny Pacquiao threatened to become the one man who could take down Mayweather. Pacquiao was a popular fighter because of his speed and offensive style. For a time, many boxing people considered Pacquiao to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. He was definitely the most exciting. That fight would have brought boxing into the mainstream again, at least for a few months. It didn't happen. In reality, Pacquiao couldn't have bested Mayweather anyway. To keep padding his bankroll and not risk a loss, Mayweather simply decided not to fight the man from the Philippines, and the modern boxing era was defined by a non-fight. It was a smart financial strategy for the kid from Grand Rapids: Pacquiao has lost his last two fights, including getting KTFO earlier this year. And Money Mayweather just continues to choose his opponents well, and win-win-win.
So if you tune in on Saturday, don't just do it hoping Mayweather loses.
Mayweather fought Robert Guerrero in May. Mayweather's complete dominance worried the promoters of Saturday's fight because many fans were angry that they yet again spent money to watch such a one-sided affair. So the promoters made sure to create a super-compelling undercard fight. Mayweather-Alvarez will be the event of the year, but make sure to check out Danny Garcia vs. Lucas Matthysse, junior welterweights. Garcia is unbeaten, Matthysse is a power-puncher.
Garcia's father-trainer Angel Garcia has said he would cut off his own head if his son lost to Matthysse. Garcia-Matthysse might just be the fight of the year.
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2019-04-19T19:19:38Z
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https://www.esquire.com/sports/news/a24722/mayweather-canelo-boxing-event/
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I’m sorry to say it, but Jonathan Maberry’s Patient Zero is the worst book I have read in quite some time. It’s bad, really REALLY bad.
The high concept for the novel is pretty much 24, but with zombies. It leans much more towards the former, which I’m not a fan of. Their are quite a few glaring problems. The worst part is the characters; everyone is essentially Bruce Willis in Die Hard, even the woman (OK fine, their are two women in the book, but the other one’s a rediculous mad scientist/terrorist). Well then the other worst part is the protagonist’s best friend/therapist (seems like there’d be an issue maintaining professional detachment in therapy sessions) who for some unexplained reason winds up as a military advisor.
Oh, and then there’s also the author’s horrible approach to building suspense. Instead of earning it he just keeps stating that the zombies have gotten tougher in each chapter, without that ever being shown until the final few pages. In every other chapter the zombies are said to be part of a new generation. Now I’m sorry but thrills do not come from saying “see those guys over there? They’re an 11.” Right out of Spinal Tap.
About the only redeeming aspect of the book is that the explaination for the zombies is somewhat interesting. Maberry has found a bit of pseudo-science that, in part, almost makes zombies sound plausible. But the rest is crap.
This entry was posted on July 9, 2009 at 5:59 pm and is filed under Reviews. You can subscribe via RSS 2.0 feed to this post's comments.
This is, without reservation, the single worst review I’ve read in five years. The reviewer obviously didn’t (or perhaps ‘couldn’t’) read the book, his comments are childish and uninformed, and …oh, the hell with it. It’s bad review of a very good book.
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2019-04-19T18:58:08Z
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https://geekylibrarian.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/review-patient-zero/
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These caddies have become essential accessories as people upgrade computers on a regular basis. The new pc usually comes with a new internal hard drive, but it would be a waste to scrap your previous one along with the old tower. So the solution is to extract your old drive and slip it into a case like this one, which allows you to turn any 3.5” internal SATA hard drive into a portable external drive for just the cost of the enclosure. This gives you additional storage for backups, and it is also invaluable to retrieve data in case of computer failure.Included in the package was the drive enclosure, a USB cable (1 m long), a power cord (1.5 m) with 12V adapter for direct connection to a wall outlet, a foam pad if needed to stabilize the drive, and a manual in English. The manual could be better, both in content and presentation. The writing is tiny and I had to scan and enlarge each page, but it does contain adequate instructions in approximate English. However, if you've used one before, installation is intuitive. Just remember to do the safe-remove when you want to disconnect it.
This is one of the easiest models I have come across. No tools are needed. The plastic casing opens by sliding the bottom sideways, you then align the contacts and push the drive home. For thinner drives you can use the foam provided (I did not use it). You then close it back up, connect the enclosure to your new pc (or laptop) with the supplied cables and switch on. A LED light flashes red and when it turns steady blue, you are ready to access your new external drive in the usual way. The top of the drive (with the brand name and logo) is made of metal to disperse heat more efficiently.
If you have a USB 3.0 port (blue), you can take advantage of its fastest speed, but it is also retro-compatible to older standards. My pc does not have 3.0 ports available, so the read-write speeds I'm getting are adequate but not ground-breaking. However, used with the laptop's 3.0 port, everything gets much faster. I have used this caddy to back up 770 GB of data onto a WD Blue hard drive in preparation for upgrading to Win 10. It made the whole thing much less traumatic and now I have a very useful 1 TB external drive where I store my weekly backups. Heat dissipation is very good, although the drive does feel warm but comparable to similar products. So far the product is performing impeccably.
I was recently asked to test and review what is currently the latest Inateck hard drive enclosure - Model FE2006. These cases essentially turn any 2.5” internal hard drive into a portable one. What is new about this model is the UASP support, which theoretically means blazing speeds up to 5GBps. In practice, operating speed will depend on your set-up and attached device, but the specs are certainly impressive. It also comes with a fast USB state-of-the-art 3.0 interface.
I have a very old laptop, ripe for scrapping, so I was happy to receive this neat caddy which has saved me the chore of wiping the old drive clean (and perhaps physically damaging it, to ensure safe disposal). Instead, I have acquired a useful removable hard drive. Whether you decide to reformat and use the space as backup storage, or retain the drive's structure and applications, having this direct, super-easy connection to a portable hard drive is definitely a bonus.
The caddy is a lightweight, hard plastic case with a USB port, a small blue LED light indicating activity, and a 5V power input (although when connected via USB, no additional power is needed).
Also in the box are a supple and sturdy USB cable (with a standard USB 3.0 connector at one end and a 3.0 Micro B at the other) and an optional foam cushion to stabilize drives thinner than 9.5 mm.
No instructions are included, as installation is really simple: the top of the shell slides open in the direction of the arrow etched on the lid. You place your hard drive inside, aligning the connectors, slide the top closed and connect the FE2006 to your computer via the supplied USB cable. Sliding the lid off takes just the right amount of downward pressure but, with gentle handling, this should not be an issue.
No tools necessary, no drivers and the USB 3.0 procol is backward compatible with older USB standards. In fact, the hardest part for me was to find a suitable Torx screwdriver to open my old laptop and remove the hard drive.
In action, this drive delivers amazing speeds for both read and write operations, and I have noticed without surprise that it performs much better with my late-model laptop running Win 8.1 than my older pc under Vista. It is designed to go into sleep mode after being idle for 30 minutes but can be restarted by accessing it. This product is receiving excellent reviews from all the “techie” sites and, in my opinion, the high praise is well deserved.
I received a sample to allow me to test and review this brilliant new hard drive enclosure.
These cases essentially turn any 3.5” (and also 2.5” in this case) internal SATA hard drive into a portable external drive, and are invaluable to retrieve data in case of computer failure.
What is different about this model is the aluminium alloy skin, which makes the enclosure a bit heavier than the usual plastic ones, but takes full advantage of the metal's heat dissipating properties. As a state-of-the-art product, there is UASP support, providing blazing top speeds of up to 6GBps. In practice, operating speed will depend on your set-up and attached device, but the specs are certainly impressive. It also comes with a fast USB 3.0 interface, retro-compatible to older standards.
My old pc has now been superseded by a brand new tower, so this caddy arrived at a perfect time, saving me the chore of wiping the old drive clean before safe disposal.
Instead, I have acquired a really useful removable hard drive for backup storage.
The caddy is a solidly-built aluminium alloy case with a USB 3.0 Micro B port, power input and two small LED lights (blue for activity and green to confirm power). Also in the box are a very capable-looking USB cable (1 metre long), a 12V adapter for direct connection to a wall outlet, a small screwdriver, screws and foam pads to stabilize the drive, and a very clear manual in English and German. Installation is really simple: open the shell, place your hard drive inside, aligning the connectors, secure laterally with the screws (the same way as when mounting a hard drive inside a tower), slide the whole thing closed and secure the side with two screws.
You then plug the adapter into a convenient outlet, connect the FE3001 to your computer via the supplied USB cable and turn it on. USB 3.0 protocol is backward compatible with older USB standards. Everything about this caddy is geared towards flexibility and compatibility.
In action, this drive case delivers impressive speeds for both read and write operations, and as I would have expected, it performs much better with my new tower than my year-old laptop (both running Win 8.1). I have tested other Inateck products and, without exception, they are reliable and well engineered. This top quality piece of kit will be in constant use now as a backup removable drive.
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http://amazeofreviews.weebly.com/usb-hard-drive-enclosures.html
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About a month after the North American International Auto Show is held in Downtown Detroit, Chevrolet will unveil the new version of its best-selling pickup truck in the 2020 Silverado HD.
UAW officially filed its "formal objection" to General Motors announcing plans to close plants in Michigan, Ohio and Maryland with new statements from its president and vice president on Monday, Dec. 3.
Prices in Michigan continue to drop to the point that the state is home to some of the cheapest gas in the nation as some stations are selling a gallon for as low as $1.75 as of Monday morning, Dec. 3.
Now on Thursday, the president is saying the automaker is "very counter to what other auto, and other, companies are doing. He goes on to falsely claim that "auto companies are pouring into the U.S., including BMW, which just announced a major new plant."
For the first time in more than 25 years, Jeep will manufacture and sell a pickup truck in the United States in the hotly-anticipated, long-rumored 2020 Gladiator model.
The workers say the took pictures and reported the incidents to supervisors who promised to investigate, but no action appears to have been taken.
Toyota unveiled two new offerings of two of its stalwart models at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week in its first-ever Prius all-wheel-drive and hybrid Corolla models.
Earlier this week, GM announced it was planning to close three assembly plants and two propulsion plants in Michigan, Ohio, Maryland and Ontario by the end of 2019.
President Donald Trump isn't pulling any punches when it comes to General Motors closing plants in Michigan, Ohio and Maryland, and now says he is looking at cutting all subsidies to the automaker in retaliation.
Jerry Dias, the president of the Canadian union Unifor, met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tuesday, Nov. 27 and has said that "they aren't closing our damn plant without one hell of a fight."
After GM announced it would close assembly and propulsion plants in Michigan, Ohio, Maryland and Ontario by the end of 2019, President Donald Trump said he warned the Detroit-based automaker they were "playing around with the wrong person.
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2019-04-24T15:01:59Z
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https://www.mlive.com/auto/
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This photograph of Neptune was reconstructed from two images taken by Voyager 2's narrow-angle camera, through the green and clear filters. The image shows three of the features that Voyager 2 has been photographing during recent weeks. At the north (top) is the Great Dark Spot, accompanied by bright, white clouds that undergo rapid changes in appearance. To the south of the Great Dark Spot is the bright feature that Voyager scientists have nicknamed 'Scooter.' Still farther south is the feature called 'Dark Spot 2,' which has a bright core. Each feature moves eastward at a different velocity, so it is only occasionally that they appear close to each other, such as at the time this picture was taken. The Voyager Mission is conducted by JPL for NASA's Office of Space Science and Applications.
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2019-04-21T20:45:23Z
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https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00049
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Posted on 02/01/2014 02/01/2014 by Breeze R.
Sound City: Reel to Real took home Grammys for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and Best Rock Song, with “Cut Me Some Slack”. The collaborations are enough to make the soundtrack great as a stand alone, but I’d also recommend checking out the documentary Sound City.
Released in February 2013 and directed by Dave Grohl, the documentary tells the story of Sound City Studios. The name might not sound familiar but Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors, Rick Springfield’s Working Class Dog, Nirvana’s Never Mind and Weezer’s Pinkerton probably do. All were recorded at Sound City.
Sound City is part documentary, part memorial.
It starts with the studio’s founding in 1969 and works it way through several decades of music up until the studio’s closing in 2011. Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty and Rick Springfield are just a few of the musicians who talk about their time at Sound City. But instead of stopping at a retrospective of who’s who in the music industry, the documentary also tells the stories of the people working behind the glass: the producers, receptionists, studio managers and owners.
The film closes out by showing the making of Real to Reel, which was recorded on the same custom analog Neve console used at Sound City for all of those many years. It now resides in Grohl’s personal studio where Sound City almuni gathered to record all new songs.
Sound City presents a layered narrative about the artists, the staff of the studio and the music industry as a whole. The stories of the individuals are woven into the fabric of Sound City’s history just as Sound City’s story has been woven into the history of music. Sound City’s story parallels an industry struggling to maintain itself during its transition to the digital world and provides a rallying point for a movement of artists trying to preserve the days when cutting tape didn’t involve the click of a mouse.
Although the actual studio has gone away, the documentary and soundtrack are proof that Sound City never really died and neither will good music.
Posted on 07/24/2013 10/06/2013 by Breeze R.
If there is one thing in life that never fails to put a smile on my face it’s a picture of a baby.
Well, this has been an important week for babies because of the birth of Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge. And today it was announced that Jimmy Fallon and his wife welcomed their first child.
Via Puck Daddy taken by a gent named Michael Singer.
You can check out the Puck Daddy post, but the gist of it is that the parents stuffed this little girl into the cup at a Chicago bar and someone caught a candid shot of her looking very grumpy.
What is it about hockey that always produces such great adorable little kid moments? Maybe it’s the juxtaposition of the “mean” sport of hockey with innocent little kids. Who knows, but there is plenty of adorbz to go around.
1) Joey the Junior Reporter in his debut for Blackhawks TV. I hope the Northwestern Medill School of Journalism has offered him a scholarship already.
It’s hard to pick a favorite edition of Joey the Junior Reporter. I’d recommend you watch them all.
2) Four-year-old boy recites the Herb Brooks speech from Miracle.
3) Jonathan Quick’s daughter interrupts Stanley Cup press conference. There were many people who criticized allowing the daughter to be there. Those people have no souls. A very humanizing moment in sports.
Posted on 07/08/2013 09/03/2013 by Breeze R.
That’s the other F word in Andrea Blaugrund Nevins’ 2011 documentary that follows punk rockers struggling to balance their careers with the demands of being a parent.
Focusing on Jim Lindberg, author of Punk Rock Dad and lead singer of punk staple Pennywise, the documentary bounces around covering topics including how to be a role model and a performer, putting food on the table in the age of digital music and how much touring is too much.
Interviewees include blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, Bad Religion/ Epitaph Records’ Brett Gurewitz and even skateboarder/mogul Tony Hawk.
What most of these fathers have in common is a rocky relationship with their own fathers and a desire to be a better dad to their own children. There are jokes and swear words, but there are also tears and deeply emotional stories of abuse and loss.
Hearing their children talk about not knowing where their dads are or the times they miss their dads puts the argument of selling out into a better perspective than most dialogues about the music industry. There are many ways to humanize a subject, but none more so than seeing someone interact with those that they love dearly.
The documentary ends with Jim Lindberg deciding to quit Pennywise. Although we now know that he would later rejoin the band, the emotional poignancy is no less stunning. Deciding to leave the band to spend more time with his family is a decision that may cost him friendships and the livelihood of his friends.
But Lindberg ends the documentary with the conclusion that maybe the way to make the world better isn’t necessarily through music.
Maybe the way is to raise better kids.
Released in 2011 and recognized at South by Southwest, this documentary is still worth watching. Just as the punk scene hasn’t gone away, neither will the dilemma of the punk rock dad.
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It was just as much a spectacle off the runway as it was on it at the Versace show during Milan Fashion Week last night. The celebs turned out in mass to view Donatella’s Spring / Summer ‘16 collection preview and the Frow was brimming with some of the Style Set’s finest including Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, Leigh Lezark, Anna Wintour and Givenchy’s Creative Director Riccardo Tisci.
> Naomi Campbell and Heidi Klum on the Versace FROW.
Tailored utility jackets in khaki green and sandy beige shades kick started the show and set the tone for the collection’s military inspired theme. Then followed animal printed camo dresses and tops in jungle green, neon yellow and zingy purple colourways with a hint of patent leather thrown in for good measure. Even the shoes had an element of soldier’s uniform to them; platform chunky heels with rubber soles and multiple buckles were Donatella’s footwear of choice for her girl army.
> Two of the looks from the Versace spring/summer 2016 catwalk.
However there was one on-looker on the Frow who wasn’t there to just view the clothes; whilst guest’s gushed at the label’s khaki and colourful camo covered collection, Joe Jonas’ eyes were fixed firmly on girlfriend Gigi Hadid as she hit the catwalk dressed in a pair of orange sky high heels and a bodycon mini dress.
It seems Joe wasn’t the only one impressed by Gigi’s runway appearance; even Naomi Campbell looked on with a hint of a smile when the 20 year model stepped out.
> Joe Jonas watching Gigi walk for Versace.
Shortly after the show the Jonas brother proudly tweeted ‘My Girl Just Killed It’ along with a snap of her in action. Aaaaaaw! Could they be our fave new celeb couple? Yup, we reckon so!
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It was after this that there was most of a virtue for him, most of a cultivated charm, most of a preposterous secret thrill, in the particular form of surrender to his obsession and of address to what he more and more believed to be his privilege. It was what in these weeks he was living for - since he really felt life to begin but after Mrs. Muldoon had retired from the scene and, visiting the ample house from attic to cellar, making sure he was alone, he knew himself in safe possession and, as he tacitly expressed it, let himself go. He sometimes came twice in the twenty-four hours; the moments he liked best were those of gathering dusk, of the short autumn twilight; this was the time of which, again and again, he found himself hoping most. Then he could, as seemed to him, most intimately wander and wait, linger and listen, feel his fine attention, never in his life before so fine, on the pulse of the great vague place: he preferred the lampless hour and only wished he might have prolonged each day the deep crepuscular spell. Later - rarely much before midnight, but then for a considerable vigil - he watched with his glimmering light; moving slowly, holding it high, playing it far, rejoicing above all, as much as he might, in open vistas, reaches of communication between rooms and by passages; the long straight chance or show, as he would have called it, for the revelation he pretended to invite. It was a practice he found he could perfectly "work" without exciting remark; no one was in the least the wiser for it; even Alice Staverton, who was moreover a well of discretion, didn't quite fully imagine.
He let himself in and let himself out with the assurance of calm proprietorship; and accident so far favoured him that, if a fat Avenue "officer" had happened on occasion to see him entering at eleven-thirty, he had never yet, to the best of his belief, been noticed as emerging at two. He walked there on the crisp November nights, arrived regularly at the evening's end; it was as easy to do this after dining out as to take his way to a club or to his hotel. When he left his club, if he hadn't been dining out, it was ostensibly to go to his hotel; and when he left his hotel, if he had spent a part of the evening there, it was ostensibly to go to his club. Everything was easy in fine; everything conspired and promoted: there was truly even in the strain of his experience something that glossed over, something that salved and simplified, all the rest of consciousness. He circulated, talked, renewed, loosely and pleasantly, old relations - met indeed, so far as he could, new expectations and seemed to make out on the whole that in spite of the career, of such different contacts, which he had spoken of to Miss Staverton as ministering so little, for those who might have watched it, to edification, he was positively rather liked than not. He was a dim secondary social success - and all with people who had truly not an idea of him. It was all mere surface sound, this murmur of their welcome, this popping of their corks - just as his gestures of response were the extravagant shadows, emphatic in proportion as they meant little, of some game of OMBRES CHINOISES. He projected himself all day, in thought, straight over the bristling line of hard unconscious heads and into the other, the real, the waiting life; the life that, as soon as he had heard behind him the click of his great house-door, began for him, on the jolly corner, as beguilingly as the slow opening bars of some rich music follows the tap of the conductor's wand.
He always caught the first effect of the steel point of his stick on the old marble of the hall pavement, large black-and-white squares that he remembered as the admiration of his childhood and that had then made in him, as he now saw, for the growth of an early conception of style. This effect was the dim reverberating tinkle as of some far-off bell hung who should say where? - in the depths of the house, of the past, of that mystical other world that might have flourished for him had he not, for weal or woe, abandoned it. On this impression he did ever the same thing; he put his stick noiselessly away in a corner - feeling the place once more in the likeness of some great glass bowl, all precious concave crystal, set delicately humming by the play of a moist finger round its edge. The concave crystal held, as it were, this mystical other world, and the indescribably fine murmur of its rim was the sigh there, the scarce audible pathetic wail to his strained ear, of all the old baffled forsworn possibilities. What he did therefore by this appeal of his hushed presence was to wake them into such measure of ghostly life as they might still enjoy. They were shy, all but unappeasably shy, but they weren't really sinister; at least they weren't as he had hitherto felt them - before they had taken the Form he so yearned to make them take, the Form he at moments saw himself in the light of fairly hunting on tiptoe, the points of his evening shoes, from room to room and from storey to storey.
That was the essence of his vision - which was all rank folly, if one would, while he was out of the house and otherwise occupied, but which took on the last verisimilitude as soon as he was placed and posted. He knew what he meant and what he wanted; it was as clear as the figure on a cheque presented in demand for cash. His ALTER EGO "walked" - that was the note of his image of him, while his image of his motive for his own odd pastime was the desire to waylay him and meet him. He roamed, slowly, warily, but all restlessly, he himself did - Mrs. Muldoon had been right, absolutely, with her figure of their "craping"; and the presence he watched for would roam restlessly too. But it would be as cautious and as shifty; the conviction of its probable, in fact its already quite sensible, quite audible evasion of pursuit grew for him from night to night, laying on him finally a rigour to which nothing in his life had been comparable. It had been the theory of many superficially-judging persons, he knew, that he was wasting that life in a surrender to sensations, but he had tasted of no pleasure so fine as his actual tension, had been introduced to no sport that demanded at once the patience and the nerve of this stalking of a creature more subtle, yet at bay perhaps more formidable, than any beast of the forest. The terms, the comparisons, the very practices of the chase positively came again into play; there were even moments when passages of his occasional experience as a sportsman, stirred memories, from his younger time, of moor and mountain and desert, revived for him - and to the increase of his keenness - by the tremendous force of analogy. He found himself at moments - once he had placed his single light on some mantel-shelf or in some recess - stepping back into shelter or shade, effacing himself behind a door or in an embrasure, as he had sought of old the vantage of rock and tree; he found himself holding his breath and living in the joy of the instant, the supreme suspense created by big game alone.
He wasn't afraid (though putting himself the question as he believed gentlemen on Bengal tiger-shoots or in close quarters with the great bear of the Rockies had been known to confess to having put it); and this indeed - since here at least he might be frank! - because of the impression, so intimate and so strange, that he himself produced as yet a dread, produced certainly a strain, beyond the liveliest he was likely to feel. They fell for him into categories, they fairly became familiar, the signs, for his own perception, of the alarm his presence and his vigilance created; though leaving him always to remark, portentously, on his probably having formed a relation, his probably enjoying a consciousness, unique in the experience of man. People enough, first and last, had been in terror of apparitions, but who had ever before so turned the tables and become himself, in the apparitional world, an incalculable terror? He might have found this sublime had he quite dared to think of it; but he didn't too much insist, truly, on that side of his privilege. With habit and repetition he gained to an extraordinary degree the power to penetrate the dusk of distances and the darkness of corners, to resolve back into their innocence the treacheries of uncertain light, the evil-looking forms taken in the gloom by mere shadows, by accidents of the air, by shifting effects of perspective; putting down his dim luminary he could still wander on without it, pass into other rooms and, only knowing it was there behind him in case of need, see his way about, visually project for his purpose a comparative clearness. It made him feel, this acquired faculty, like some monstrous stealthy cat; he wondered if he would have glared at these moments with large shining yellow eyes, and what it mightn't verily be, for the poor hard-pressed ALTER EGO, to be confronted with such a type.
He liked however the open shutters; he opened everywhere those Mrs. Muldoon had closed, closing them as carefully afterwards, so that she shouldn't notice: he liked - oh this he did like, and above all in the upper rooms! - the sense of the hard silver of the autumn stars through the window-panes, and scarcely less the flare of the street-lamps below, the white electric lustre which it would have taken curtains to keep out. This was human actual social; this was of the world he had lived in, and he was more at his ease certainly for the countenance, coldly general and impersonal, that all the while and in spite of his detachment it seemed to give him. He had support of course mostly in the rooms at the wide front and the prolonged side; it failed him considerably in the central shades and the parts at the back. But if he sometimes, on his rounds, was glad of his optical reach, so none the less often the rear of the house affected him as the very jungle of his prey. The place was there more subdivided; a large "extension" in particular, where small rooms for servants had been multiplied, abounded in nooks and corners, in closets and passages, in the ramifications especially of an ample back staircase over which he leaned, many a time, to look far down - not deterred from his gravity even while aware that he might, for a spectator, have figured some solemn simpleton playing at hide-and-seek. Outside in fact he might himself make that ironic RAPPROCHEMENT; but within the walls, and in spite of the clear windows, his consistency was proof against the cynical light of New York.
It had belonged to that idea of the exasperated consciousness of his victim to become a real test for him; since he had quite put it to himself from the first that, oh distinctly! he could "cultivate" his whole perception. He had felt it as above all open to cultivation - which indeed was but another name for his manner of spending his time. He was bringing it on, bringing it to perfection, by practice; in consequence of which it had grown so fine that he was now aware of impressions, attestations of his general postulate, that couldn't have broken upon him at once. This was the case more specifically with a phenomenon at last quite frequent for him in the upper rooms, the recognition - absolutely unmistakeable, and by a turn dating from a particular hour, his resumption of his campaign after a diplomatic drop, a calculated absence of three nights - of his being definitely followed, tracked at a distance carefully taken and to the express end that he should the less confidently, less arrogantly, appear to himself merely to pursue. It worried, it finally quite broke him up, for it proved, of all the conceivable impressions, the one least suited to his book. He was kept in sight while remaining himself - as regards the essence of his position - sightless, and his only recourse then was in abrupt turns, rapid recoveries of ground. He wheeled about, retracing his steps, as if he might so catch in his face at least the stirred air of some other quick revolution. It was indeed true that his fully dislocalised thought of these manoeuvres recalled to him Pantaloon, at the Christmas farce, buffeted and tricked from behind by ubiquitous Harlequin; but it left intact the influence of the conditions themselves each time he was re-exposed to them, so that in fact this association, had he suffered it to become constant, would on a certain side have but ministered to his intenser gravity. He had made, as I have said, to create on the premises the baseless sense of a reprieve, his three absences; and the result of the third was to confirm the after-effect of the second.
'turned'; that, up there, is what has happened - he's the fanged or the antlered animal brought at last to bay." There came to him, as I say - but determined by an influence beyond my notation! - the acuteness of this certainty; under which however the next moment he had broken into a sweat that he would as little have consented to attribute to fear as he would have dared immediately to act upon it for enterprise. It marked none the less a prodigious thrill, a thrill that represented sudden dismay, no doubt, but also represented, and with the selfsame throb, the strangest, the most joyous, possibly the next minute almost the proudest, duplication of consciousness.
"He has been dodging, retreating, hiding, but now, worked up to anger, he'll fight!" - this intense impression made a single mouthful, as it were, of terror and applause. But what was wondrous was that the applause, for the felt fact, was so eager, since, if it was his other self he was running to earth, this ineffable identity was thus in the last resort not unworthy of him. It bristled there - somewhere near at hand, however unseen still - as the hunted thing, even as the trodden worm of the adage must at last bristle; and Brydon at this instant tasted probably of a sensation more complex than had ever before found itself consistent with sanity. It was as if it would have shamed him that a character so associated with his own should triumphantly succeed in just skulking, should to the end not risk the open; so that the drop of this danger was, on the spot, a great lift of the whole situation. Yet with another rare shift of the same subtlety he was already trying to measure by how much more he himself might now be in peril of fear; so rejoicing that he could, in another form, actively inspire that fear, and simultaneously quaking for the form in which he might passively know it.
The apprehension of knowing it must after a little have grown in him, and the strangest moment of his adventure perhaps, the most memorable or really most interesting, afterwards, of his crisis, was the lapse of certain instants of concentrated conscious COMBAT, the sense of a need to hold on to something, even after the manner of a man slipping and slipping on some awful incline; the vivid impulse, above all, to move, to act, to charge, somehow and upon something - to show himself, in a word, that he wasn't afraid. The state of "holding on" was thus the state to which he was momentarily reduced; if there had been anything, in the great vacancy, to seize, he would presently have been aware of having clutched it as he might under a shock at home have clutched the nearest chair-back. He had been surprised at any rate - of this he WAS aware - into something unprecedented since his original appropriation of the place; he had closed his eyes, held them tight, for a long minute, as with that instinct of dismay and that terror of vision. When he opened them the room, the other contiguous rooms, extraordinarily, seemed lighter - so light, almost, that at first he took the change for day. He stood firm, however that might be, just where he had paused; his resistance had helped him - it was as if there were something he had tided over. He knew after a little what this was - it had been in the imminent danger of flight. He had stiffened his will against going; without this he would have made for the stairs, and it seemed to him that, still with his eyes closed, he would have descended them, would have known how, straight and swiftly, to the bottom.
Well, as he had held out, here he was - still at the top, among the more intricate upper rooms and with the gauntlet of the others, of all the rest of the house, still to run when it should be his time to go. He would go at his time - only at his time: didn't he go every night very much at the same hour? He took out his watch - there was light for that: it was scarcely a quarter past one, and he had never withdrawn so soon. He reached his lodgings for the most part at two - with his walk of a quarter of an hour. He would wait for the last quarter - he wouldn't stir till then; and he kept his watch there with his eyes on it, reflecting while he held it that this deliberate wait, a wait with an effort, which he recognised, would serve perfectly for the attestation he desired to make. It would prove his courage - unless indeed the latter might most be proved by his budging at last from his place. What he mainly felt now was that, since he hadn't originally scuttled, he had his dignities - which had never in his life seemed so many - all to preserve and to carry aloft. This was before him in truth as a physical image, an image almost worthy of an age of greater romance. That remark indeed glimmered for him only to glow the next instant with a finer light; since what age of romance, after all, could have matched either the state of his mind or, "objectively," as they said, the wonder of his situation? The only difference would have been that, brandishing his dignities over his head as in a parchment scroll, he might then - that is in the heroic time - have proceeded downstairs with a drawn sword in his other grasp.
At present, really, the light he had set down on the mantel of the next room would have to figure his sword; which utensil, in the course of a minute, he had taken the requisite number of steps to possess himself of. The door between the rooms was open, and from the second another door opened to a third. These rooms, as he remembered, gave all three upon a common corridor as well, but there was a fourth, beyond them, without issue save through the preceding. To have moved, to have heard his step again, was appreciably a help; though even in recognising this he lingered once more a little by the chimney-piece on which his light had rested. When he next moved, just hesitating where to turn, he found himself considering a circumstance that, after his first and comparatively vague apprehension of it, produced in him the start that often attends some pang of recollection, the violent shock of having ceased happily to forget. He had come into sight of the door in which the brief chain of communication ended and which he now surveyed from the nearer threshold, the one not directly facing it. Placed at some distance to the left of this point, it would have admitted him to the last room of the four, the room without other approach or egress, had it not, to his intimate conviction, been closed SINCE his former visitation, the matter probably of a quarter of an hour before. He stared with all his eyes at the wonder of the fact, arrested again where he stood and again holding his breath while he sounded his sense. Surely it had been SUBSEQUENTLY closed - that is it had been on his previous passage indubitably open!
He took it full in the face that something had happened between - that he couldn't have noticed before (by which he meant on his original tour of all the rooms that evening) that such a barrier had exceptionally presented itself. He had indeed since that moment undergone an agitation so extraordinary that it might have muddled for him any earlier view; and he tried to convince himself that he might perhaps then have gone into the room and, inadvertently, automatically, on coming out, have drawn the door after him. The difficulty was that this exactly was what he never did; it was against his whole policy, as he might have said, the essence of which was to keep vistas clear. He had them from the first, as he was well aware, quite on the brain: the strange apparition, at the far end of one of them, of his baffled "prey"
(which had become by so sharp an irony so little the term now to apply!) was the form of success his imagination had most cherished, projecting into it always a refinement of beauty. He had known fifty times the start of perception that had afterwards dropped; had fifty times gasped to himself. "There!" under some fond brief hallucination. The house, as the case stood, admirably lent itself; he might wonder at the taste, the native architecture of the particular time, which could rejoice so in the multiplication of doors - the opposite extreme to the modern, the actual almost complete proscription of them; but it had fairly contributed to provoke this obsession of the presence encountered telescopically, as he might say, focused and studied in diminishing perspective and as by a rest for the elbow.
It was with these considerations that his present attention was charged - they perfectly availed to make what he saw portentous. He COULDN'T, by any lapse, have blocked that aperture; and if he hadn't, if it was unthinkable, why what else was clear but that there had been another agent? Another agent? - he had been catching, as he felt, a moment back, the very breath of him; but when had he been so close as in this simple, this logical, this completely personal act? It was so logical, that is, that one might have TAKEN it for personal; yet for what did Brydon take it, he asked himself, while, softly panting, he felt his eyes almost leave their sockets. Ah this time at last they WERE, the two, the opposed projections of him, in presence; and this time, as much as one would, the question of danger loomed. With it rose, as not before, the question of courage - for what he knew the blank face of the door to say to him was "Show us how much you have!" It stared, it glared back at him with that challenge; it put to him the two alternatives: should he just push it open or not? Oh to have this consciousness was to THINK - and to think, Brydon knew, as he stood there, was, with the lapsing moments, not to have acted! Not to have acted - that was the misery and the pang - was even still not to act; was in fact ALL to feel the thing in another, in a new and terrible way. How long did he pause and how long did he debate? There was presently nothing to measure it; for his vibration had already changed - as just by the effect of its intensity. Shut up there, at bay, defiant, and with the prodigy of the thing palpably proveably DONE, thus giving notice like some stark signboard - under that accession of accent the situation itself had turned; and Brydon at last remarkably made up his mind on what it had turned to.
It had turned altogether to a different admonition; to a supreme hint, for him, of the value of Discretion! This slowly dawned, no doubt - for it could take its time; so perfectly, on his threshold, had he been stayed, so little as yet had he either advanced or retreated. It was the strangest of all things that now when, by his taking ten steps and applying his hand to a latch, or even his shoulder and his knee, if necessary, to a panel, all the hunger of his prime need might have been met, his high curiosity crowned, his unrest assuaged - it was amazing, but it was also exquisite and rare, that insistence should have, at a touch, quite dropped from him. Discretion - he jumped at that; and yet not, verily, at such a pitch, because it saved his nerves or his skin, but because, much more valuably, it saved the situation. When I say he "jumped" at it I feel the consonance of this term with the fact that - at the end indeed of I know not how long - he did move again, he crossed straight to the door. He wouldn't touch it - it seemed now that he might if he would: he would only just wait there a little, to show, to prove, that he wouldn't. He had thus another station, close to the thin partition by which revelation was denied him; but with his eyes bent and his hands held off in a mere intensity of stillness. He listened as if there had been something to hear, but this attitude, while it lasted, was his own communication. "If you won't then - good: I spare you and I give up. You affect me as by the appeal positively for pity: you convince me that for reasons rigid and sublime - what do I know? - we both of us should have suffered. I respect them then, and, though moved and privileged as, I believe, it has never been given to man, I retire, I renounce - never, on my honour, to try again. So rest for ever - and let ME!"
That, for Brydon, was the deep sense of this last demonstration - solemn, measured, directed, as he felt it to be. He brought it to a close, he turned away; and now verily he knew how deeply he had been stirred. He retraced his steps, taking up his candle, burnt, he observed, well-nigh to the socket, and marking again, lighten it as he would, the distinctness of his footfall; after which, in a moment, he knew himself at the other side of the house. He did here what he had not yet done at these hours - he opened half a casement, one of those in the front, and let in the air of the night; a thing he would have taken at any time previous for a sharp rupture of his spell. His spell was broken now, and it didn't matter - broken by his concession and his surrender, which made it idle henceforth that he should ever come back. The empty street - its other life so marked even by great lamp-lit vacancy - was within call, within touch; he stayed there as to be in it again, high above it though he was still perched; he watched as for some comforting common fact, some vulgar human note, the passage of a scavenger or a thief, some night-bird however base. He would have blessed that sign of life; he would have welcomed positively the slow approach of his friend the policeman, whom he had hitherto only sought to avoid, and was not sure that if the patrol had come into sight he mightn't have felt the impulse to get into relation with it, to hail it, on some pretext, from his fourth floor.
The pretext that wouldn't have been too silly or too compromising, the explanation that would have saved his dignity and kept his name, in such a case, out of the papers, was not definite to him: he was so occupied with the thought of recording his Discretion - as an effect of the vow he had just uttered to his intimate adversary - that the importance of this loomed large and something had overtaken all ironically his sense of proportion. If there had been a ladder applied to the front of the house, even one of the vertiginous perpendiculars employed by painters and roofers and sometimes left standing overnight, he would have managed somehow, astride of the window-sill, to compass by outstretched leg and arm that mode of descent. If there had been some such uncanny thing as he had found in his room at hotels, a workable fire-escape in the form of notched cable or a canvas shoot, he would have availed himself of it as a proof - well, of his present delicacy. He nursed that sentiment, as the question stood, a little in vain, and even - at the end of he scarce knew, once more, how long - found it, as by the action on his mind of the failure of response of the outer world, sinking back to vague anguish. It seemed to him he had waited an age for some stir of the great grim hush; the life of the town was itself under a spell - so unnaturally, up and down the whole prospect of known and rather ugly objects, the blankness and the silence lasted. Had they ever, he asked himself, the hard- faced houses, which had begun to look livid in the dim dawn, had they ever spoken so little to any need of his spirit? Great builded voids, great crowded stillnesses put on, often, in the heart of cities, for the small hours, a sort of sinister mask, and it was of this large collective negation that Brydon presently became conscious - all the more that the break of day was, almost incredibly, now at hand, proving to him what a night he had made of it.
He looked again at his watch, saw what had become of his time- values (he had taken hours for minutes - not, as in other tense situations, minutes for hours) and the strange air of the streets was but the weak, the sullen flush of a dawn in which everything was still locked up. His choked appeal from his own open window had been the sole note of life, and he could but break off at last as for a worse despair. Yet while so deeply demoralised he was capable again of an impulse denoting - at least by his present measure - extraordinary resolution; of retracing his steps to the spot where he had turned cold with the extinction of his last pulse of doubt as to there being in the place another presence than his own. This required an effort strong enough to sicken him; but he had his reason, which over-mastered for the moment everything else. There was the whole of the rest of the house to traverse, and how should he screw himself to that if the door he had seen closed were at present open? He could hold to the idea that the closing had practically been for him an act of mercy, a chance offered him to descend, depart, get off the ground and never again profane it. This conception held together, it worked; but what it meant for him depended now clearly on the amount of forbearance his recent action, or rather his recent inaction, had engendered. The image of the "presence" whatever it was, waiting there for him to go - this image had not yet been so concrete for his nerves as when he stopped short of the point at which certainty would have come to him. For, with all his resolution, or more exactly with all his dread, he did stop short - he hung back from really seeing. The risk was too great and his fear too definite: it took at this moment an awful specific form.
He knew - yes, as he had never known anything - that, SHOULD he see the door open, it would all too abjectly be the end of him. It would mean that the agent of his shame - for his shame was the deep abjection - was once more at large and in general possession; and what glared him thus in the face was the act that this would determine for him. It would send him straight about to the window he had left open, and by that window, be long ladder and dangling rope as absent as they would, he saw himself uncontrollably insanely fatally take his way to the street. The hideous chance of this he at least could avert; but he could only avert it by recoiling in time from assurance. He had the whole house to deal with, this fact was still there; only he now knew that uncertainty alone could start him. He stole back from where he had checked himself - merely to do so was suddenly like safety - and, making blindly for the greater staircase, left gaping rooms and sounding passages behind. Here was the top of the stairs, with a fine large dim descent and three spacious landings to mark off. His instinct was all for mildness, but his feet were harsh on the floors, and, strangely, when he had in a couple of minutes become aware of this, it counted somehow for help. He couldn't have spoken, the tone of his voice would have scared him, and the common conceit or resource of "whistling in the dark" (whether literally or figuratively) have appeared basely vulgar; yet he liked none the less to hear himself go, and when he had reached his first landing - taking it all with no rush, but quite steadily - that stage of success drew from him a gasp of relief.
The house, withal, seemed immense, the scale of space again inordinate; the open rooms, to no one of which his eyes deflected, gloomed in their shuttered state like mouths of caverns; only the high skylight that formed the crown of the deep well created for him a medium in which he could advance, but which might have been, for queerness of colour, some watery under-world. He tried to think of something noble, as that his property was really grand, a splendid possession; but this nobleness took the form too of the clear delight with which he was finally to sacrifice it. They might come in now, the builders, the destroyers - they might come as soon as they would. At the end of two flights he had dropped to another zone, and from the middle of the third, with only one more left, he recognised the influence of the lower windows, of half- drawn blinds, of the occasional gleam of street-lamps, of the glazed spaces of the vestibule. This was the bottom of the sea, which showed an illumination of its own and which he even saw paved - when at a given moment he drew up to sink a long look over the banisters - with the marble squares of his childhood. By that time indubitably he felt, as he might have said in a commoner cause, better; it had allowed him to stop and draw breath, and the case increased with the sight of the old black-and-white slabs. But what he most felt was that now surely, with the element of impunity pulling him as by hard firm hands, the case was settled for what he might have seen above had he dared that last look. The closed door, blessedly remote now, was still closed - and he had only in short to reach that of the house.
He came down further, he crossed the passage forming the access to the last flight and if here again he stopped an instant it was almost for the sharpness of the thrill of assured escape. It made him shut his eyes - which opened again to the straight slope of the remainder of the stairs. Here was impunity still, but impunity almost excessive; inasmuch as the side-lights and the high fantracery of the entrance were glimmering straight into the hall; an appearance produced, he the next instant saw, by the fact that the vestibule gaped wide, that the hinged halves of the inner door had been thrown far back. Out of that again the QUESTION sprang at him, making his eyes, as he felt, half-start from his head, as they had done, at the top of the house, before the sign of the other door. If he had left that one open, hadn't he left this one closed, and wasn't he now in MOST immediate presence of some inconceivable occult activity? It was as sharp, the question, as a knife in his side, but the answer hung fire still and seemed to lose itself in the vague darkness to which the thin admitted dawn, glimmering archwise over the whole outer door, made a semicircular margin, a cold silvery nimbus that seemed to play a little as he looked - to shift and expand and contract.
It was as if there had been something within it, protected by indistinctness and corresponding in extent with the opaque surface behind, the painted panels of the last barrier to his escape, of which the key was in his pocket. The indistinctness mocked him even while he stared, affected him as somehow shrouding or challenging certitude, so that after faltering an instant on his step he let himself go with the sense that here WAS at last something to meet, to touch, to take, to know - something all unnatural and dreadful, but to advance upon which was the condition for him either of liberation or of supreme defeat. The penumbra, dense and dark, was the virtual screen of a figure which stood in it as still as some image erect in a niche or as some black-vizored sentinel guarding a treasure. Brydon was to know afterwards, was to recall and make out, the particular thing he had believed during the rest of his descent. He saw, in its great grey glimmering margin, the central vagueness diminish, and he felt it to be taking the very form toward which, for so many days, the passion of his curiosity had yearned. It gloomed, it loomed, it was something, it was somebody, the prodigy of a personal presence.
Rigid and conscious, spectral yet human, a man of his own substance and stature waited there to measure himself with his power to dismay. This only could it be - this only till he recognised, with his advance, that what made the face dim was the pair of raised hands that covered it and in which, so far from being offered in defiance, it was buried, as for dark deprecation. So Brydon, before him, took him in; with every fact of him now, in the higher light, hard and acute - his planted stillness, his vivid truth, his grizzled bent head and white masking hands, his queer actuality of evening-dress, of dangling double eye-glass, of gleaming silk lappet and white linen, of pearl button and gold watch-guard and polished shoe. No portrait by a great modern master could have presented him with more intensity, thrust him out of his frame with more art, as if there had been "treatment," of the consummate sort, in his every shade and salience. The revulsion, for our friend, had become, before he knew it, immense - this drop, in the act of apprehension, to the sense of his adversary's inscrutable manoeuvre. That meaning at least, while he gaped, it offered him; for he could but gape at his other self in this other anguish, gape as a proof that HE, standing there for the achieved, the enjoyed, the triumphant life, couldn't be faced in his triumph. Wasn't the proof in the splendid covering hands, strong and completely spread? - so spread and so intentional that, in spite of a special verity that surpassed every other, the fact that one of these hands had lost two fingers, which were reduced to stumps, as if accidentally shot away, the face was effectually guarded and saved.
"Saved," though, WOULD it be? - Brydon breathed his wonder till the very impunity of his attitude and the very insistence of his eyes produced, as he felt, a sudden stir which showed the next instant as a deeper portent, while the head raised itself, the betrayal of a braver purpose. The hands, as he looked, began to move, to open; then, as if deciding in a flash, dropped from the face and left it uncovered and presented. Horror, with the sight, had leaped into Brydon's throat, gasping there in a sound he couldn't utter; for the bared identity was too hideous as HIS, and his glare was the passion of his protest. The face, THAT face, Spencer Brydon's? - he searched it still, but looking away from it in dismay and denial, falling straight from his height of sublimity. It was unknown, inconceivable, awful, disconnected from any possibility! - He had been "sold," he inwardly moaned, stalking such game as this: the presence before him was a presence, the horror within him a horror, but the waste of his nights had been only grotesque and the success of his adventure an irony. Such an identity fitted his at NO point, made its alternative monstrous. A thousand times yes, as it came upon him nearer now, the face was the face of a stranger. It came upon him nearer now, quite as one of those expanding fantastic images projected by the magic lantern of childhood; for the stranger, whoever he might be, evil, odious, blatant, vulgar, had advanced as for aggression, and he knew himself give ground. Then harder pressed still, sick with the force of his shock, and falling back as under the hot breath and the roused passion of a life larger than his own, a rage of personality before which his own collapsed, he felt the whole vision turn to darkness and his very feet give way. His head went round; he was going; he had gone.
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Thank you to all the men and women that have fought to keep us free!
A very special thanks to my dear husband Rudy for his service in the Navy. My uncle Joe, my uncles not with us any more, Hubert, Arnold, Curtis and Estes (whom I never met because he gave his life on Tuesday, July 25, 1944. Buried during WWII in Normandy American Cemetery; Colleville-sur-Mer, France) and my many cousins for their service as well.
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The Bates family just got bigger! Bringing Up Bates' Kelly Jo and Gil Bates, who already have 19 kids, became grandparents for the second time this weekend with the arrival of daughter Alyssa and son-in-law John's baby girl!
Allie Jane joins the Bates' first grandchild, Bradley Bates, who was born in October to the family's oldest son, Zach, and his wife, Whitney.
The Bates will become grandparents for a third time later this year when daughter Erin and her husband Chad welcome their first child, a son. And you can catch it all when season 2 of Bringing Up Bates premieres on Wednesday, June 4 at 9pm only on Up!
Are you excited for Alyssa and John? Are you excited for Bates of season 2? Tweet us @OKMagazine.
PHOTOS: Is There a Chance Of A Bates/Duggar Wedding?
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2019-04-25T00:41:57Z
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Drinking just one glass of wine or beer a day may increase your risk of breast cancer, according to the World Cancer Research Fund. An average of 10 grams a day of alcohol That means a small glass of wine or an 8-ounce beer could put you at a greater risk of breast cancer, the study found.
This story has been updated to include the two Georgia breweries on Thrillist’s list.
There are so many stand-out breweries across the country, but two of the very best right now is in Georgia.
Thrillist, a lifestyle publication, recently released its “Hottest Breweries in America Right Now” round-up. To determine the list, its experts scoured the 50 states, dividing the breweries into four regions: the South, Midwest, Northeast and West Coast.
Hopstix in Chamblee and Variant Brewing in Roswell made the cut. It was praised for its “innovative concept” to keep things fresh. It was also touted for pairing tasty brews with its Indonesian-inspired foods.
“Owner and brewmaster Andy Tan brilliantly introduces Chamblee, Georgia to the lip-smackin’ street food reflective of his native Indonesia paired with solid ales and lagers brewed on site along with other local brewery selections from time to time,” the Thrillist writers’ wrote.
Thrillist writers also toasted Variant Brewing for its brewmaster Matthew Curling’s skillful grasp of the IPA brews, including his signature New England-style Now “Variant’s industrial-chic taproom boasts a plethora of selections including a Biere de Garde, Pina Colada Blonde, phenomenal barrel-aged stouts like the popular Imperial Mexican PRC,” Thrillist writer Ale Sharpton gushed.
This isn’t the first time Thrillist has honored Georgia breweries. Variant also got top honors in the website’s Best Craft Brewery in Every State” last year. Creature Comforts, Three Taverns in Decatur, Scofflaw in Atlanta, Monday Night in Atlanta and SweetWater in Atlanta were also highlighted.
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2019-04-26T14:59:37Z
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https://www.ajc.com/news/world/one-the-best-breweries-the-right-now-georgia-report-says/3EbrZx7PiiIgogFxbkfXPI/
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Home The Browning Letters 14 May 1867. Browning, Robert to Hall, Charles.
14 May 1867. Browning, Robert to Hall, Charles.
All thanks for your invitation which I shall profit by if I possibly can.
I want to explain to you why in all probability I shall be away from your music for once: it is foolish, I know. My Son goes to College at Michaelmas and has to work so hard in order to matriculate at Balliol, where he wants to go, that he cannot spare even one morning a week—and I have got so used to have him with me that I can’t bear sitting alone.
Title 14 May 1867. Browning, Robert to Hall, Charles.
Letter Text 19. Warwick Crescent, Upper Westbourne Terrace W. May 14. ’67. My dear Hallé, All thanks for your invitation which I shall profit by if I possibly can. I want to explain to you why in all probability I shall be away from your music for once: it is foolish, I know. My Son goes to College at Michaelmas and has to work so hard in order to matriculate at Balliol, where he wants to go, that he cannot spare even one morning a week—and I have got so used to have him with me that I can’t bear sitting alone.
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2019-04-24T22:23:16Z
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http://digitalcollections.baylor.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ab-letters/id/7393/
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Today, mobile phone signal boosters are considered to be the most optimal device to overcome poor mobile signal perception problem. According to a number studies conducted among people in Ireland, nowadays, thirty percent of mobile users still experience mobile signal connection problem such as dropped calls, mobile signal disruption, signal disconnection and others. Basically, all these problems are present because of weak mobile signal connection, in this respect, mobile phone signal boosters are largely applied by mobile users in Ireland. A phone signal booster represents a specific device that is used in order to amplify current mobile signal and enlarge the mobile signal coverage into areas that receive weak services. Generally, a phone signal booster (or how it is another called a mobile network amplifier) works in the following way. The whole system generally consists of three basic components: an external directional antenna, a mobile signal amplifier, and an interior antenna. The external directional antenna is applied to receive current mobile signal, which is then transmitted to the mobile signal amplifier through a cable, and then the amplified signal is redirected to the interior antenna which rebroadcasts the amplified signal into required areas. The more advanced models of amplifiers enable several cell phones to use the same booster at the same time. Nowadays, a mobile network amplifier is in high demand due to its effectiveness.
There exist two general types of mobile boosters: Analog signal boosters and Smart signal boosters. Analog boosters apply traditional technology to amplify (generally) all frequencies from mobile network carriers. These models are basically supplied with a kit of external antenna and cable. In the majority of cases, analog boosters require an installation. They area also another called BDA units (Bi-Directional amplifiers). The other type of amplifiers is called Smart signal boosters. Smart signal boosters are a new category of mobile amplifiers. They utilize powerful all-digital baseband processors to clean the mobile signal prior to rebroadcasting it. Smart models are generally highly powerful: they are able to provide a gain of 100dB whereas analog boosters are only capable of 50-70dB maximum. Smart signal boosters are basically more expensive in comparison with analog models. Besides, in the majority of cases smart boosters are carrier-specific, which means that they are specifically developed for certain mobile networks as, for example, a Vodafone booster developed particularly for Vodacom mobile network. The Vodafone is considered one of the major and reliable mobile network suppliers in Ireland. However, unfortunately, that doesn’t fully exclude the risk of certain mobile signal problem from time to time. Some users state they cannot constantly maintain a good quality of mobile signal perception. It happens because there exist some areas, which are not able to provide a good mobile signal connection because of a number of factors. Of course, some users may think that such problems represent a general disadvantage of a particular mobile signal operator and the best option is to change the operator, however, in the majority of cases, mobile connection problems are conditioned by certain circumstances that can be controlled by the mobile network operator. One of the most frequent factors which have a negative impact on the quality of Vodafone mobile network connection is the large distance between cellular towers. It is known that mobile signal coverage is distributed through a range of strategically located cell towers. While a mobile device is located within the network coverage area, it automatically switches between towers as you move within this network; however the towers can sometimes be placed far from each other. This situation can result in the situation that some mobile users may have a temporary loss of mobile signal connection. This is the reason why a Vodafone booster should be used to provide stable mobile signal perception all the time. Another factor, which is able to negatively affect the work of Vodafone mobile signal is location. Some people in Ireland are prone to receive poor mobile signal perception if they reside in a location, which has sporadic coverage because of hills or mountain. It is also a frequent situation when Vodafone users get good mobile signal outside their homes, but have a number of connection problems inside houses. The possible reason of such situation may be a building construction material. Some building construction materials are able to effectively attenuate the signal. For instance, the usage of lead in the building, which is usually applied as roofing material, may block mobile signal. In order to remove this unpleasant situation, many people prefer applying a Vodafone booster. A Vodafone signal booster Ireland cannot generate a mobile signal which is absent at all, but it is used for amplifying your current mobile signal and redistributing it required areas. The Vodafone signal booster Ireland is also useful to maintaining strong mobile internet connection. Thus, by applying a Vodafone reception booster, customers are able to eliminate the above mentioned problems. Nowadays It is also very easy to order a Vodafone reception booster and also all other boosters online.
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2019-04-22T14:29:47Z
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https://cellphonemobileboost.weebly.com/blog/archives/09-2017
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Mitsuki and takuto. . HD Wallpaper and background images in the Full Moon wo Sagashite club tagged: full moon wo sagashite.
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2019-04-19T12:39:05Z
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http://ko.fanpop.com/clubs/full-moon-wo-sagashite/images/18573905/title/mitsuki-takuto-photo
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In this riveting debut novel, Sarah Schmidt recasts one of the most fascinating murder cases of all time into an intimate story of a volatile household and a family devoid of love.
Sarah Schmidt's historical fictionalization of the Lizzie Borden story is a tsunami. From the first sentence - "He was still bleeding." to housemaid Bridget's undergarments pasted to her perspiring legs, right on through to the sticky sweetness of ripe pear juice as it sluices over the chins and down the arms of policemen investigating the murders, we are engulfed by wave after wave of fluids. Every. Sort. There are the sloshing pots that need emptying every morning. There's the ubiquitous mutton broth, virtually a character in its own right, plotting wicked revenge on this niggardly family from its constant place on the stove. Consumed at every meal, growing ever more rancid by the hour, it wreaks havoc on Borden digestive systems. Oh, yes. There's vomit too.
Schmidt possesses this gift albeit a peculiar gift (all the better to tell a peculiar story) which thrusts us into the throes of August 1892 Fall River, Massachusetts. There really couldn't be a more effective way for us experience the visceral sights, smells and seething silences of the Bordens' world. By switching narrative voices between Lizzie, elder sister Emma, the hateful housemaid Bridget, and a man named Benjamin a figment of Schmidt's imagination who is an acquaintance of the sisters' maternal Uncle John we get a blend; a stew of a family so closed in upon itself, so full of mutual contempt that violent death feels inevitable. Inescapable. The most puzzling thing is why Emma didn't do the deed.
When patriarch Andrew Borden refuses to permit Emma a trip to Europe, as was the custom among young women of her class, she allows, "because he knew I would never come back, would encourage Lizzie to move out of the house too. And if I wasn't housebound, I wasn't Borden-bound. And he would be right." Even worse than being "Borden-bound", Emma was even more bound to Lizzie. She resented this younger sibling. "I wanted Lizzie to die, never to have existed. But I reminded myself that Mother had given Lizzie to me to love. I would always have to accept Lizzie without hesitation."
And there's Lizzie: "one part love, one part brilliance, one part mystery." Mystery indeed. Her narrative is all over the place. She's quixotic. Crazy? Who knows. Cold? Certainly. "I looked at Father. I touched his bleeding hand, how long does it take for a body to become cold? And leaned closer to his face, tried to make eye contact, waited to see if he might blink, might recognize me." Eerie brilliance? Lizzie leaves a lot of question marks. Schmidt conveys a remarkable restraint in crafting this character. We are consistently left wondering. Did she kill them? Did she accidentally disturb a murder-in-progress? Is that why Mr. Borden had to be dispatched much more quickly than his hapless wife who had been murdered before him in a different room?
Schmidt leaves everyone and/or no one guilty without a shadow of doubt. Lord knows Bridget had motive, means and opportunity as well. The whole family treated her with disregard, thoughtlessly leaving messes for her to clean up, even physically abusing her. When Mrs. Borden got wind of Bridget's plans to leave their employ she, "slapped me hard across the face, the meat cleaver sound, my head snapping to the side, my body going with it, and the room echoed like that banshee's cave. I tasted blood in my mouth." Mrs. Borden even stole the money that Bridget had been saving to buy her passage back to Ireland.
See What I Have Done is a stay-up-late novel for crime and psychological suspense fans. The profiles feel spot on. The drama is intense. The fetid atmosphere of over-ripening fruit, summer heat and festering emotional wounds is not for sissies. But brace up and dive in.
This review was originally published in August 2017, and has been updated for the June 2018 paperback release. Click here to go to this issue.
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2019-04-24T08:30:59Z
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https://www.bookbrowse.com/mag/reviews/index.cfm/book_number/3610/see-what-i-have-done
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This page describes the vision of the Wikimedia movement, what the current projects are, what Wikimedia earlier has proved not to be, and what the future plans are. Listed are also a number of questions to be considered before a new project is accepted.
This is the vision of the Wikimedia projects. For the last 10 years thousands of editors have worked to make this vision a reality. New projects should be approved if they help bring this vision closer to reality and old projects should be abandoned if they don't.
The means we have used to achieve that goal till now are open collaboration of large numbers of anonymous editors using wiki software on the internet with our contributions available to be downloaded for free, by anyone with internet access. These means are not essential to our goal, however they are part of what has made the wikimedia projects uniquely successful and should not be lightly abandoned.
Making information available in other forms: on CD, Wikireader, printed books, ebooks.
On List of things that need to be free a number of content types that need to be free is listed. Some of these are currently supported by Wikimedia, while others provide concrete examples of in what directions Wikimedia could expand.
To understand what Wikimedia is, it is also important to understand what Wikimedia is not. Over the years wikimedia has rejected a number of proposals. Looking back at these gives some indication of what wikimedia should avoid in future.
Non-free licenses Strong push for open licensed content of Commons. While the license for the content has been migrated from GFDL to CC-BY-SA this was because CC-BY-SA was seen as a more effective free copyleft license. Wikinews uses the CC-BY license however this is generally presented as being more effective at contributing to Free Culture for the specific characteristics of the Wikinews content.
Nupedia rejected as being less effective than wikipedia.
Esperanza - this was a social networking group on en:Wikipedia and was deleted because it was felt it was starting to function as a faction - making consensus more difficult to achieve. See the deletion discussion on en:wikipedia.
Moldovan Wikipedia found to be a POV fork of the Romanian Wikipedia and frozen.
Conservapedia - broke away to create an encyclopedia with a pro-American point of view.
Citizendium broke away away because they felt that wikimedia editting was too open and that good editors were being discouraged by constant disputes. This is a disagreement on the means to be used rather than the ends. Examining the effect of their policy changes could provide useful information on the effectiveness of various proposed changes.
Enclopedia Libre - broke away when Wikipedia was discussing having advertising. Since then Wikimedia has come out against advertising.
Following from what has happened over the last few years we can see some indications of the future growth of the free culture movement of which wikimedia is a part and the role that wikimedia might play in that movement in general and our specific goal.
Online collaborative editting of other media types: graphics, video, audio, sheet music, others?
Tools for sharing our information in new ways: APIs which our users and other publishers can use to take our content and use it any way they want.
Tools for gathering knowledge: (can't think of any examples).
Recording and archiving those parts of world culture which are not available in existing archives.
Improve and extend access to wikipedia and other sources of knowledge for those who don't have it: public libraries, terminals in public places etc.
Will this extend access to more people?
Will this improve the quality of access to our existing users?
Will this help gather knowledge?
Will this help organise knowledge?
Will this help freely share knowledge?
Are our contributors interested in carrying out this project?
Will this encourage existing contributors to stay?
Will this divert contributors from more useful projects?
Will this bring in more contributors?
Would this be better done by another organisation?
How can this be done in a way that will increase the number and quality of our contributors?
How much money will this bring in?
How much staff time will this require?
Does the project take advantage of Wikimedia's unique capabilities, technology, and volunteers?
What other sources (for-profit and non-profit) are making this kind of information available?
How much informational value do these other sources generate?
How accessible is the information on these other sources?
Would Wikimedia be fulfilling an unmet need for information by taking on this project?
Would it be more effective for Wikimedia to support the activities of a separate organization?
What is the likelihood that the project will meet its goal, and advance Wikimedia's mission?
How many volunteers are needed for this project to meet its goal?
What skill level is needed for this project to meet its goal?
What is the level of interest from qualified volunteers?
Are qualified volunteers loyal to other organizations?
Is the nature of the information suited to the wiki process?
How will failures (e.g.: stagnation, inaccuracies) impact the Wikimedia brand?
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2019-04-23T17:50:47Z
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https://strategy.wikimedia.org/wiki/Task_force/Content_scope/What_Wikimedia_is
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pcworld
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Google has revamped the way it organizes and presents local search results, eliminating overlapping items, consolidating a variety of relevant information and packaging it within individual entries.
Along with the improvements, Google has renamed its local search service as Place, and added it as an option to the menu in the left-hand panel of the results page, Google plans to announce on Wednesday.
"More than 20 percent of Google searches are related to location. That's a very significant amount," said Jackie Bavaro, a Google product manager. "We're making it faster and easier to find places."
Place Search, which will be rolled out globally in more than 40 languages over the coming days, currently links hundreds of millions of sites with 50 million physical locations, she said.
The Place Search announcement follows Google's launch this week of Boost, a search advertising program designed specifically for local businesses.
For years, Google has also provided a way for business owners to "claim" their business in a Google directory formerly called Local Business Center -- renamed Places months ago -- and populate it with relevant information like hours of operation, photos, phone numbers, Web links and addresses.
"This is a piece of a much larger story for Google," said industry analyst Greg Sterling, from Sterling Market Intelligence.
With Place Search and Boost, Google wants to tap into the big opportunity of better serving end users looking for information on nearby businesses, as well as attracting local advertisers, especially the traditionally hard-to-target small businesses, Sterling said.
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2019-04-25T18:29:18Z
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/208963/article.html
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Me and the legendary Bart Yasso at the Little Rock Marathon expo. Just read his new book, "Life on the Run". What an amazing life he has lead, running marathons on every continent. Pick it up, a great book!
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2019-04-19T02:35:40Z
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https://myfinancialbodyguard.typepad.com/average_ironman/sports/page/2/
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Reed, a prestige hair color brand, applauds the movement toward authenticity in advertising and announces that it is advancing the cause with a pledge to use unaltered, raw photography. In these images, nothing will be adjusted. Hair color will be shown "as is."
With Madison Reed, confident is the new beautiful.
Going forward, Madison Reed pledges zero alteration of all advertising photography. The company's new mantra? Confident is the new beautiful.
Madison Reed's untouched, "raw" photos will be easily identified by a Madison Reed "Real Mark."
"Recently, we had a photo shoot with six amazing women, some of whom are over the age of 50," said Heidi Dorosin, Madison Reed's chief marketing officer. "When we received the digital files, we thought, 'Why alter these photos?' Yes, these women have wrinkles. Yes, they have smile lines. But these are all qualities that made the women even more beautiful to us."
Many brands have vowed to not "materially alter" the appearance of women in their imagery, but that leaves room for retouching. Madison Reed's promise goes a step further. Going forward, there will be zero alteration of all advertising photography. These untouched, raw photos will be easily identified by a Madison Reed "Real Mark." Web pages and packaging showing shades of each color will continue to be digitally altered, so clients have clear expectations of the end result.
From its inception in 2013, Madison Reed – led by Amy Errett, fearless founder and CEO – has challenged the hair-color status quo. Historically, women had two options: purchase a low-quality box from a drugstore or visit an expensive salon. Madison Reed created a third, radically new option: salon-quality hair color delivered to a woman's home so she can do-it-herself in under an hour. But she isn't alone: Madison Reed provides access to human beings – licensed hair colorists – who are standing by to offer support and guidance via email, website, chatbot and phone.
In 2017, Madison Reed tackled the notion that a salon visit has to be a lengthy, expensive experience. Now open in New York and San Francisco, Madison Reed Color Bars offer fast, inexpensive color services that can be booked online, much to the delight of busy women. The company plans to open more than 20 Color Bars nationwide by the end of 2019.
With the disruption of an entire industry well underway, Errett felt the time was right to challenge conventional advertising in ways no beauty brand has before. The company's new mantra: Confident is the new beautiful.
"Long ago, I decided Madison Reed would never use seductive photography," said Errett. "In fact, I named the company after my daughter to empower her to find her own path, with grace and without apology. So I am thrilled by our decision to promise zero photo alteration in our advertising. This pushes our brand, and the cause, forward. We encourage other beauty companies to join the movement."
Based in San Francisco, Madison Reed is a beauty company revolutionizing the way women color their hair. The fast-growing startup uses technology in conjunction with a team of licensed colorists to help women find their perfect color and deliver salon-quality hair color for under $25. Founded in 2013, Madison Reed started with a simple mission: To create a luxurious prestige hair color made with ingredients you can feel good about. Madison Reed's conditioning, multi-tonal formula is crafted without ammonia, parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, and gluten. The entire color and hair care line is enriched with argan oil, keratin, and ginseng root to protect and pamper hair. Products can be found online, on mobile, and through select retailers including Sephora, QVC and Ulta Beauty. For fast, fabulous color applied by a professional, visit Madison Reed Color Bars in New York and San Francisco. For more information, click here for a company overview.
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2019-04-18T21:19:34Z
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https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/madison-reed-commits-to-using-raw-photography-300604325.html
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Congratulations to Babu Thillaiappan, who has been awarded the Emsley Prize by St Edmund’s College for his PhD thesis. The Emsley Prize is awarded to the student achieving the highest mark or recommendation in Science at a postgraduate level at St Edmund's College. You can read more about the work in Babu’s thesis in Nature Communications 8, 1505 (2017).
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2019-04-21T04:49:32Z
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https://www.phar.cam.ac.uk/news/babu
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Updated, April 23, 3:46 p.m. | The endless, but spasmodic, dynamism of Earth’s crust produced extraordinary scenes in Chile, and across the Web, this week as the Calbuco volcano, quiescent for 42 years, powerfully erupted.
On his Eruptions blog for Wired, Erik Klemetti has an excellent overview of the eruption and the geologic context.
Never in the history of volcanology have so many volcanoes been monitored. We have the ability to sit and watch hundreds of volcanoes as they sleep, rumble or erupt — all from the comfort of our homes or offices.
Of course, some communities near active volcanoes don’t have the luxury of having a distant, virtual view, as was the case last year in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea.
At times like this, it’s worth re-reading William J. Broad’s 2005 feature, filed shortly after the great Indian Ocean tsunami, on how the recycling of Earth’s tectonic plates can produce devastating upheavals but is also one reason the planet is habitable in the first place.
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2019-04-24T14:46:15Z
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https://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/22/an-extraordinary-time-lapse-view-of-the-eruption-of-chiles-calbuco-volcano/?partner=rss&emc=rss&smid=tw-nytimesscience
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Do you dream of starting your own food truck? Well now you can with the Little Food Truck from Gametects!
Turn your device into your very own Little Food Truck! Choose one of four cute helpers and hurry up to feed all the hungry customers. Donuts, hot dogs, waffles, chicken wings, you name it!
Please, leave a review below. It's really important to us. Thank you!
It's fun. I'm an adult and I like it. It reminds me of the Cooking Fever app, except that everything's included and that it's much easier with more cutesy graphics. I wish there was more challenge and that you could see the day/night change as the customers go by the window or have the weather change as well--that would make it more realistic and exciting. It's a good app, but it can get repetitive pretty quickly.
This game will keep your kids busy while you drink your morning coffee ;) You don’t need instructions because there are 4 cute characters ready to give a helping hand to your kids (see what I did there - a helping hand ;) My girl love making hotdogs and cute helpers. Foxy is her favourite!
This game is amazing I Highly recommend this game it's so fun and so addicting and My son started playing last night . LOL, it's amazing .
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2019-04-20T09:05:33Z
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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/little-food-truck/id907764785?mt=8
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he has a tail with a sting.
my animals name is Kukaramba!
My Animal's name is Mightyjaws.
He is more powerfull than dinosaurs.
My dinoarsaur`s name is Stranger and Greyger!!!!!!!!!!!
1. How does my dinosaur look like?
My own dinosaur is blue/cyan, he has sharp teeth, spikes, a spiked tail, and legs with sharp white nails. It looks like a real dinosaur, but blue.
2. Is my dinosaur scary?
It's kinda scary, not like a scorpion.
He lived at stone age, in America before anyone knows it.
5. What did my dinosaur do?
It helped the knights to fight. He was very strong, but slower than a turtle. He used his sharp teeth to bite (attack) and used his tail to defence.
I like the description of your dinosaur. Your dinosaur sounds very realistic, just like an actual one!
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2019-04-26T10:36:55Z
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http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/games/make-dangerous-animal?page=12
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The Obama White House is running for 2012…….
The story breatakingly runs at Politco!….and Exculsive!
The Dog told you about this a month ago when President Obama, stung by the ‘Scott Brown ‘effect, scheduled campaign stops in Ohio and Florida in the same week…..get it?
Remember Hillary Clinton during the Democratic Presidential Primary race?
Anita Dunn, former White House communications director, will be intimately involved, too. Brad Woodhouse, the Democratic National Committee’s communications director, has rising stock and is a logical choice to be communications director for the reelection campaign, the sources said.
Seeking to draw the Republican’s more into the debate the White House is making and offer to showcase the GOP plans on the Healthcare Bill…….Hummmmm?
The White House is offering to share Republicans’ healthcare alternative on their Web site before the two sides sit down for their bipartisan summit later this week.
Press Secretary Robert Gibbs made the political overture during his press briefing on Monday, telling reporters he would be “happy to post” the GOP plan next to the proposal President Barack Obama unveiled and published online earlier in the day.
“The process started today, with our posting of ideas,” Gibbs said, noting the White House had created a new healthcare Web page on Monday in preparation for Thursday’s healthcare summit, which will be televised on C-SPAN.
The White House’s offer on Monday could be characterized as an aggressive political move, given the criticisms Democrats have long levied at GOP lawmakers on healthcare.
Many in the majority party have railed on Republicans for failing to offer their own, viable healthcare alternative. That is to some degree a misstatement, as House GOP members did offer a less-expansive bill last year that would have cost the federal government less money but insured fewer Americans. At the same time, a few individual Republicans have spearheaded their own healthcare reform legislation.
But the Republican Party writ large is without one single, unified healthcare proposal — a fact the White House might be trying to highlight with its offer to post an alternative bill or guiding policy document on its Web site this week.
Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) “ripped into” White House adviser David Axelrod “during a tense, closed-door session with Senate Democrats,” according to Politico.
The Hill…the Paper and website has a piece out today saying the White House STILL wants the trial held in New York…..
You will see all sorts of quotes…from unnamed sources….but no…..”we will move the trial”….from anyone…..
My guess is they will probably go somewhere else…..
The political side might just say…..We’re the government and WE decide where we do this…….
Is this any way to run a White House??????
I’m gonna post this piece up as a systemic problem of the Obama’s White House problem with getting ‘its act together’…..
Syracuse School Children Upset Over White House Response to Letter…..
The students of the H.W. Smith School in Syracuse, N.Y., are upset with President Obama for answering an invitation to visit their school with a form letter, local television station WSYR reports. The children mailed the president a letter on Nov. 13, inviting him to come help them build a snowman. They included a photo of the group, and wrote about how building a snowman together would demonstrate unity and peaceful living.
The reply they received from the White House was dated Nov. 6 — a week before they sent their letter — and was addressed to “students.” Most of the students said they did not expect the president to visit them, but they had hoped for something more personal than a form letter.
The students decided to answer the White House with a complaint about its informal response, and sent Obama another letter asking him to consider having his staff write personal responses to his mail. “If they wrote the letter we received as an answer on a test, they would not have a passing grade because they did not answer the question,” the students wrote.
The WSYR report did not include a response from the White House…….hummmmmm?
Help on the way for Democrats!…..The White House Okay with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar going back to Colorado to become the Governor there….
All the GOPer’s out there were having dreams of taking the Senate back from the Democrats, and getting a few Governorships as a side meal in the last day and a half…….
The White House “would not object if Interior Secretary Ken Salazar chose to resign his cabinet post and run for Colorado governor,” sources tell the Denver Post.
He has now been named to head the Presidents review of the intelligence community information practices and aviation security, even though he was CEO of the private company the government used to help manage a key terrorism database before he joined the administration.
His new assignment will put him back where the White House needs him…….and they need all the old hands they can find…..with the media and Republicans chewing on them for the past week….
From Huffington Post…here’s the real pictures of the nation’s top politicians…..
Ah, I think Obama is in just about all of the shots…….
he, he, he…the traveling White House….what would that be called?
When I started here I made a point to advocate bipartisanship on getting the Healthcare Bill signed into law….it has not happened….I am not happy with the watering down of the bill…but I expected it…I told everyone that would listen that President Obama …just wants a bill…he doesn’t care if the Public option is there, he doesn’t care if the pro-choice section is gone….he just wants a bill…(he spent time in the Illinois legislature and the U.S. Senate, he knows how things work)…..
The House GOP line…..'Vote No on Obama and the Democrats'…..
Watching the president’s polling numbers fall..and watching blue-dog democrats bail out of next years re-election contests, along with numerous right leaning purity sweeps has given the GOP an ad hoc path to follow right now….
We’ll see how far it goes…..
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2019-04-20T03:01:25Z
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https://jamesb101.wordpress.com/tag/white-house/
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BENGALURU (Reuters) - The outlook for Indian stocks for 2019 has been downgraded for the first time this year, according to a Reuters poll of strategists who expect the market to recoup its recent losses only once uncertainty around next year’s elections fade.
Pressured by a steep sell-off in global equities along with dwindling credit supply, India's main stock index, the BSE Sensex .BSESN, has fallen about 10 percent since hitting a life-high of 38,989.65 on August 29.
The price-to-earnings ratio - a widely used measure for stock valuation - for the BSE Sensex is currently well above its long-term average.
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2019-04-22T06:53:26Z
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https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-india-stocks-poll/election-fog-clouds-indian-stocks-outlook-reuters-poll-idUKKCN1NX0DV
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76-2-309. Conflict with other laws.
76-2-309. Conflict with other laws. (1) Wherever the regulations made under authority of this part require a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces; require a lower height of building or less number of stories; require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied; or impose other higher standards than are required in any other statute or local ordinance or regulation, the provisions of the regulations made under authority of this part shall govern.
(2) Wherever the provisions of any other statute or local ordinance or regulation require a greater width or size of yards, courts, or other open spaces; require a lower height of building or a less number of stories; require a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied; or impose other higher standards than are required by the regulations made under authority of this part, the provisions of such statute or local ordinance or regulation shall govern.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 136, L. 1929; re-en. Sec. 5305.9, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-2709.
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https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/76/2/76-2-309.htm
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These reflection strategies get students to think about what they learned before they forget what happened in class that day! They can also help students know what they don’t know.
When planning a class, it can be helpful for students if instructors build in an opportunity for students to tie up loose ends so that they can walk away with a deeper appreciation for what they learned. Activities like Exit Cards and Closing Summary serve exactly this purpose. They engage students in reflection on not only what they’ve learned but also, potentially, on how they will use this knowledge in the future.
Reflection is important because it can support students with assimilating and consolidating new knowledge, and thus help us realize why what we learn matters. Reflection is also important because it engages students in developing their metacognitive strategies (i.e., thinking about one’s thinking) and fosters the development of self-regulated learning. When I reflect on my learning, I can also learn to recognize what I don’t know. I can apply this strategy any time I learn new material, not just at the end of class when the instructor suggests I do it.
Closure in the form of an Exit Card or Closing Summary can highlight for students their accomplishments, and these strategies are the perfect opportunity for your students to walk away with more than just a final grade.
Check out this ebook by Nilson and Zimmerman (2013) available from the McGill library: Creating self-regulated learners: Strategies to strengthen students’ self-awareness and learning skills.
Take a look at a creative way for students to summarize: one-sentence summary.
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2019-04-25T00:15:34Z
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https://teachingblog.mcgill.ca/2019/01/17/strategy-bites-exit-cards-and-closing-summary/
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Passages Made by the Canadian Steamers for 1859 from the annual report of the Postmaster General in Sessional Papers, 23 Victoria 1860 (6)).
The passages made by the Canadian Steamers, as shewn by the above Table, will compare favorably with the performance of any other line crossing the Atlantic; and the benefit resulting to the correspondence of Canada with Europe has been very important.
It has happened frequently, during the past year, that the Mails for Canada brought by the Canadian Steamships sailing from Liverpool on Wednesday, have reached our cities on the same day as the mails which left Liverpool for Canada by the Cunard packet sailing from Liverpool on the previous Saturday-thus gaining four days in the transit from Liverpool to Montreal and Toronto.
That this should be possible, is chiefly owing to the circumstance that the Atlantic voyage upon the Canadian route is several hundred miles shorter than that between Liverpool and New York, or Boston.
The distance from Quebec to Liverpool is 2600 miles.
The distance form Riviere du Loup to Liverpool is 2530 miles.
The distance from Boston to Liverpool is 2849 miles.
The distance from New York to Liverpool is 3020 miles.
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http://personal.uwaterloo.ca/~marj/genealogy/ships/packets1859.html
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Empowered Builder provides software services, media production and online marketing for homebuilders across the country with 4 of the Top 100 builders in the country now using the service. The Empowered Builder software service was developed at Kara Homes AmericaÂs fastest growing builder. Today Kara manages its marketing, website, sales, construction, financial and homeowner services all within the Empowered systems. Kara has benefited significantly from this alliance and sees several additional processes being managed by Empowered including options management, scheduling of trades and design center sales.
Inc. magazine has ranked Kara Homes 38th in its annual ÂInc. 500" list of the fastest growing privately held companies in America, the magazine announced.
Inc. cited Kara Homes rapid growth, 615.8% last year, to $195.7 million in revenues during 2003. East Brunswick, NJ-based Kara Homes ranked Number 8 among private companies out of the ÂInc. 500" in revenues and the builder anticipates 2004 sales to amount to $350 million compared to $260 million in sales during 2003. Inc. Magazine reported the companyÂs total revenue growth since its first year in business at a staggering 2,463%.
Past Inc. 500 lists have included such well-known corporate giants as Microsoft, Oracle and the Sharper Image.
The magazine noted that home appreciation has been strong in New Jersey, helping drive Kara Homes rapidly growing revenues.
The ÂInc. 500" listing is the latest in a series of accolades Kate Homes has garnered. The firm has topped Builder MagazineÂs annual list of AmericaÂs fastest-growing home builders, placing first, second and seventh in 2002.2003 and 2004, respectively.
Mr. Karagjozi has received numerous industry awards from the New Jersey Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. He was recently was named Business Leader of the Year in separate resolutions from the New Jersey State Legislature, the Governor and the Township of Old Bridge.
Currently, Kara Homes is building and marketing a diverse portfolio of approximately 30 residential communities of single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums as well as active adult communities. Kara Homes employs approximately 275 employees and plans to expand into neighboring states soon.
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2019-04-24T19:14:23Z
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http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/01/prweb197573.htm
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This post was originally written in point form after I had come home on December 11th, 2012. I have only just found the time and energy to properly type the blog and transform it from the childlike scribblings into, hopefully, something more coherent.
I have decided to participate in a study at UBC which compares MRIs over a period of years for MS patients on Copaxone. When I enquired about the control group they indicated that it would be members of the general public, non-MS patients who of course are not taking Copaxone. During my study visit I discovered that many within the control group are students and researchers at the university. Ha! Funny. But only marginally.
So, what’s interesting about being a participant in this particular study? It certainly doesn’t have the flash and glamour of a new breakthrough medication, or even an enticement of trying to see if another relapse can be avoided. In truth, there’s no benefit to me medically. Financially, slightly. They’ve offered $50 per day spent at UBC for the sutdy. Clearly, I’m not it in for financial gain; I would have participated in the study regardless. The study just monitors my brain deterioration over the years. Charming. However, by participating I feel like my having this disease isn’t a complete waste of time, that perhaps something useful may come from it. If not for me, then at least for someone else.
As I so often do these days, I arrived at the hospital in spectacular fashion: breathless after running from the parkade, bags slung over my arms, shoulders, every which way, coat flapping around me like a half-opened candy wrapper. Uggh, what a sight. It had seemed that when I was driving, everywhere I turned there was a traffic jam. I was 20 minutes late and I didn’t have the researcher’s cell number, so I couldn’t call and let her know what was happening. So, when I “landed” at the UBC lab for my bloodwork to check kidney/liver function, I was shocked to discover that the lab nurse had absolutely no idea that I was so late or even that I was supposed to have been meeting Clara from the research team there.
Shortly, Clara, one of the doctors working on the study, did arrive and discussed the situation with the lab. Turned out to be such a non-event. Blood drawn and being processed, we went down to the MRI room. After changing into the delightful hospital issue jammies (I had to fold and roll the pants up at the ankles just so I wouldn’t trip and fall en route to the machine) we received the a-okay on the kidney/liver function bloodword and were able to proceed with the the IV for the contrast. Honestly, that part could have gone a lot better. The technician had to try several times to get the IV in. They wouldn’t listen to me about using my right arm. So after about four tries, they inserted the tube, sideways of course, and began the saline drip. After being slid into the machine, the peanuts teacher kept talking, but I couldn’t understand a word what with the earplugs and a soft pillow wrapped around my head, not to mention the gargantuan throbbing machine all around me. I wish I could have told her, politely of course, to not bother talking, just get the process over and done with.
In retrospect, the peanuts teacher was probably telling me that the IV drip would be switching from the saline solution to the contrast dye and that I might feel and icy-cold fluid dripping into my arm. Wow, that was cold, but I soon warmed up and the MRI continued uneventfully. Just closed my eyes, listened to the banging and thumping of the machine, which was interrupted only occasionally by the peanuts teacher. Forty-five minutes later I emerged from my cocoon. Not a butterfly, but a rumpled warm bug with a sore arm.
At this point I had thought we’d break for lunch. But that didn’t happen. Hmm, the next section must be really quick, otherwise they’d have let me have a break, I thought to myself. In hindsight, I should have said them out loud and I might have actually had a nice little break to regroup. Regardless, as I’m escorted upstairs to the research lab, I can’t help but think that the worst is over. Wrong. It quickly became worse, much worse. In reality, my day began to resemble a horror film. I had been aware that they would be testing the electrical responses of my brain. No big deal. My VEP performed earlier in the year to test the speed my brain was dealing with visual stimulii was a piece of cake. I didn’t think today’s visit would involve being painfully zapped by a large electrical coil while clenching a metal grip-o-meter with all my might over the period of an hour and a half. “I don’t think the machine is set up properly” I heard them say. “Try one, and we’ll see” Z A P ! “No, let’s change….” Crikey, it’s bad enough being the guinea pig for the study, but to be the guinea pig to set the machine up properly – I’m not impressed. Severe grouchiness is setting in. Fast.
After what felt like an eternity, I was unhooked from the electrodes and made my escape. God, I don’t know if I can endure this again in another… I don’t remember what the frequency of the study is. They zapped it out of my brain.
Although it was only 2:30 when I left UBC, I was completely worn out. I felt like crying, I felt tired, I felt hungry and even a little angry. I picked up a salad and debated returning to work as I munched. Sorry, not today. I’m a wreck. My only consolation is that the control group made up of the students and researchers will have to endure the same painful testing – at the very least they’ll be able to understand and empathize with the study participants.
This entry was posted in everyday musings, ms and tagged copaxone, ms, study. Bookmark the permalink.
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2019-04-25T00:41:10Z
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This is the year of Japanese artist Taro Okamoto's 100th birthday. We have a lot of exhibitions of his work everywhere. His most famous work is The Tower of the Sun. It was made for the Osaka Expo in 1970. It was not only a symbol of the Expo, but also represented the economic growth of Japan after WWII. The Myth of Tomorrow (Asu no shinwa) is one of Okamoto's most important works. It represents the explosion of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima. It is a big painting, measuring 30 meters long and was made for the opening of a new hotel in Mexico. However, the hotel never opened for some reason and the painting was lost for more than 25 years. Eventually, it was found in a warehouse and it's been exhibiting in Shibuya station since the end of 2008.
Today, we had this news: someone added the Fukushima nuclear power plants to the bottom right corner of the painting. They have already been removed, but I liked this news, maybe it was meant to be a protest. I think Taro Okamoto would be enjoy this idea too.
http://www.designedshoesstore.com/ but also represented the economic growth of Japan after WWII. The Myth of Tomorrow (Asu no shinwa) is one of Okamoto's most important works. It represents the explosion of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
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2019-04-21T08:05:54Z
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https://smt.blogs.com/mari_diary/2011/05/a-protesting.html?cid=6a00d8341c68f553ef014e88617841970d
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When the Constitution was approved in 1789, some people felt that it did not protect some basic rights and that the Constitution should be changed to protect those rights. On December 15, 1791, changes were made to the Constitution. These first 10 changes, or amendments, guarantee specific freedoms and rights; together they are called the Bill of Rights.
There were originally 12 amendments to the Constitution, but the first 2 were not adopted.
The Bill of Rights was influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights written in 1776 by George Mason.
To learn more, see the Bill of Rights site at the National Archives.
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2019-04-22T12:16:17Z
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https://bensguide.gpo.gov/bill-of-rights-1789-91
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Polk Vision is on the verge of becoming an Alignment community. Alignment is a process started in Nashville to address education and health problems. It has spread to at least five other cities, and Polk Vision is working to add Alignment Polk to the list.
School Board members and district officials have said the process can help them improve the county’s education system, graduation rates, test scores and more.
“The payback, you can’t identify it today, but in the long term, it’s going to be unbelievable,” School Board member Hunt Berryman said Aug. 12, the same day the board approved spending up to $100,000 a year for the next three years to help Polk Vision implement the process.
Sara Roberts, director of Polk Vision, said School Board members and other members of the community approached Polk Vision in 2012 and asked it to consider using Alignment. She said she was skeptical but started liking the idea last year.
“I think you have to hear it five or six times to really understand the concept,” she said.
Alignment is intended to align community resources to identify and tackle community problems — “so all the oars on the boat are rowing in the same direction,” Roberts said.
It also includes special software and an accountability system to track the effects of work being done and to determine whether a strategy is helpful.
Each Alignment community has implemented the process in a different way, and Polk Vision is still working out the details of how it will look here.
This entry was posted in Polk Vision and tagged Polk County Fl, Polk Vision. Bookmark the permalink.
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2019-04-22T10:24:39Z
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https://henrylukeblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/02/school-board-commits-300000-for-polk-vision-to-implement-alignment-project/
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An Arts & Sciences education develops leadership skills and prepares graduates for a lifetime career, not simply their first job. See six reasons why the Arts & Sciences are key.
The State of the Humanities 2018: Graduates in the Workforce & Beyond report provides statistics on the workforce outcomes of humanities majors (including earnings).
A liberal arts degree is a sound investment and results in an employee who can communicate clearly, think critically and solve problems. The Phi Beta Kappa Society helps ensure you know the facts.
Students admitted to Medical School majored in: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiological Sciences, Psychology. Learn more about Pre-med at Marquette.
Marquette ranks 90th in the 2018 edition of America's Best Colleges, released by U.S. News & World Report. The university is also ranked 54th in Best Value Schools.
Marquette is ranked 62nd in the High School Counselor rankings and 52nd in Best Colleges for Veterans.
The Princeton Review named Marquette one of the country's "Best 382 Colleges" for 2018 and included the university on its top-20 list of colleges with "Students Most Engaged in Community Service."
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance listed Marquette among its "Best Values in Private Colleges" for 2018.
Marquette was the 10th higher education institution bestowed the Changemaker Campus title by the Ashoka Institute, a leader in social entrepreneurship — the practice of applying sustainable business models to solve social problems.
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2019-04-19T14:15:12Z
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https://www.marquette.edu/arts-sciences/about-why-as.php
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Now that anti-science Republicans have taken control of the House, and the Cancun climate summit made only modest progress, pessimism about fighting climate change is fast congealing into conventional wisdom. Those on both sides of the issue say there is no chance of strong action emerging from Washington over the next two years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Luckily, that's not true. President Obama has the power to unleash dramatic emissions reductions without congressional approval. And in the course of doing so, the president can bring jobs and profits to communities across the nation, even in places represented by climate change deniers such as Sen.-elect Roy Blunt of Missouri.
How? By mobilizing the government's vast purchasing power to kick-start a green energy revolution. Federal spending is responsible for roughly 25% of the gross national product, giving Washington enormous power to influence marketplace behavior even if annual spending levels are trimmed.
The federal government is the world's largest consumer of energy and vehicles. If the Pentagon, the Postal Service and other agencies shifted their buying wherever possible from dirty technologies to clean ones, it would give manufacturers such as Smith Electric Vehicles, headquartered in Blunt's state, a huge influx of orders. These orders would yield economies of scale that would enable green manufacturers to substantially reduce prices.
Bryan Hansen, chief executive of Smith Electric Vehicles, explains how it might work. Hansen's company makes delivery trucks that require components bought from the same suppliers used by fossil fuel vehicle makers. But, he says, "If we could buy equipment in batches of 100 rather than 10 at a time and make long-term commitments to our suppliers, that would immediately cut the costs, in some cases by 30% to 40%."
Smith Electric Vehicles received a $32-million Energy Department grant this year to help offset the cost of its trucks. But what would really help the company, says Hansen, is a move that would have the additional virtue of saving taxpayers money. If, say, the General Services Administration ordered 1,000 trucks a year for the next 10 years, Hansen says, Smith Electric could close the price gap that makes its electric vehicles 20% costlier than diesel equivalents. Then Smith could move forward with plans to open 20 more manufacturing facilities across the country.
Think of it as the Big Green Buy: The government's spending power would be used to close the price gap between dirty and green technologies and stimulate new markets for green technologies.
We know this approach works because it fostered the greatest economic success story in recent American history. Most Americans own computers today because the government not only funded the research and development of microprocessors (as part of the space race) but also became the first large-scale purchaser of the devices. Sustained orders from the Pentagon and NASA helped manufacturers attain economies of scale and reduce prices so consumers eventually could afford their own computers.
A similar green-tech revolution is ours for the taking — if Obama shows the requisite leadership, including the courage to affirm that some forms of government spending are actually good for the economy.
Would buying green cost more? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Price differentials vary from product to product, GSA officials said in interviews. Recycled paper costs about the same as virgin paper; electric vehicles can cost 20% more than standard models; green buildings cost more upfront but less over time because operating costs are lower.
In cases in which the lifetime costs of green technologies are the same as or less than those of dirty technologies, buying green should be a no-brainer. But even when buying green costs somewhat more, it still makes economic sense.
For one thing, the government routinely pays more than retail if doing so serves broader national interests. Medicare, for example, is forbidden to buy drugs in bulk, presumably to strengthen the drug industry. The federal government also has strict "buy American" rules that cost more but benefit our national economy. So why not buy green? What's more, the government should heed the advice of Hansen. Instead of giving green companies grants to develop their products, why not redirect such monies to cover the extra costs of actually purchasing them?
Climate change is accelerating and, if not halted soon, may become irreversible. Waiting for congressional Republicans is pointless; their opposition is as unyielding as was the 17th century Vatican's in rejecting Galileo's theory that the Earth revolves around the sun (and as ill-founded — virtually every scientific organization in the world affirms that climate change poses the gravest of threats). Climate action cannot wait two years for another election that may or may not improve Washington's sclerotic politics. For our children's sake, the Big Green Buy must start now.
Mark Hertsgaard's books include the forthcoming "Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth." Christian Parenti is writing "Tropic of Chaos: Climate Wars Change and the New Geography of Violence." They both cover the environment for the Nation.
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2019-04-18T16:53:04Z
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https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2010-dec-19-la-oe-hertsgaard-green-technology-20101219-story.html
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newsday
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Meet Newsday's All-Long Island softball team for the 2017 spring season.
Long Island Player of the Year: Courtney Greene, East Islip, P, Sr.
It was East Islip's second straight season playing for the Suffolk Class AA softball championship and Courtney Greene was not going to let this one slip away.
A year prior, East Islip went on a Cinderella run as the No. 7 seed to the county final. This season was different. The Redmen had lost only one game all season, earned the top seed and reached the finals out of the winner's bracket.
Trailing by one run after an error-plagued inning in the final, Greene launched a three-run home run to give her team the lead, which she never relinquished in the circle as East Islip won its first county title since 2012.
"You could just tell from the beginning that was one of our goals, one of her goals," coach Jason McGowan said. "And she would do anything possible to get us there."
The senior posted a 20-2 record with a 0.78 ERA and 220 strikeouts in 144 innings. She hit .519 with 40 hits and 37 RBIs, including eight home runs, and will play at Molloy next season.
Nassau Player of the Year: Jess Budrewicz, MacArthur, P, Jr.
Jess Budrewicz was dominant all year for the MacArthur softball team, but she took her performance to new heights in the postseason.
"The whole playoffs, she throws 54 innings and 52 of them are scoreless," coach Bobby Fehrenbach said. "That's pretty remarkable."
The junior led MacArthur to South Glens Falls for the second straight season to play in the state semifinals, posting a 1.01 ERA and 265 strikeouts to only 23 walks in 171 ⅔ innings to be named Newsday's Nassau County Player of the Year.
The Generals' season ended with a 2-0 loss in the semifinals, but with Budrewicz in the circle, Fehrenbach always felt confident.
'Just the calming influence that Jess has," Fehrenbach said. "Jess is very relaxed out there, she's just confident in what she's doing."
Gianna Azzato, East Meadow, 2B, Sr.
Azzato had a knack for the big moment like few others on Long Island. She followed up on her go-ahead three-run home run in the seventh inning of the Long Island championship game by delivering an RBI single for the lone run in a 1-0 East Meadow victory over Binghamton in the state championship. The senior hit .405 with six home runs and 42 RBIs.
Janae Barracato, Sacred Heart, 3B, Sr.
A five-tool player, she hit .492 with three home runs and 27 RBIs, only striking out five times striking fear in the middle of the Sacred Heart lineup. Committed to Seton Hall, she also scored 25 runs with 22 stolen bases.
Marissa Braito, Sacred Heart, SS, Jr.
The Binghamton commit batted .661 with 41 hits. One of the fastest players on Long Island, she scored 34 runs, stole 26 bases and only struck out four times this season.
Love’ Drumgole, Mount Sinai, SS, Jr.
She hit .673 with 39 RBIs, 35 runs and 29 steals for a Mount Sinai team that didn't lose a game until the Class A Long Island championship.
Jenna Laird, East Meadow, SS, Fr.
She sparked the Jets' offense throughout the year, recording 53 hits and batting .602. She scored 44 runs, added 33 RBIs and only struck out three times all season with a strong glove at shortstop.
Tonianne Larson, Long Beach, P, Sr.
Larson led the Marines to the Nassau Class AA championship series in the circle and at the plate. She recorded 233 strikeouts in 141 innings and had a 1.04 ERA and batted .437 with 21 runs and 18 RBIs. She'll play at Molloy next year.
Christina Loeffler, East Meadow, P, Jr.
A powerful presence both in the circle and the batter's box, Loeffler hit .413 with an on-base percentage of .515 and slugging percentage of .907. She hit nine home runs with 36 RBIs. She pitched to an 13-1 record with a 1.49 ERA for the Class AA state champions, including a 1-0 complete game in the state final.
Sarah McKeveny, Connetquot, P, Sr.
Connetquot's all-time leader in strikeouts (697) capped her senior season with 238 strikeouts in 146 innings and a 1.41 ERA -- including eight shutouts and a no-hitter -- to lead the T-Birds to an 18-4 record. At the plate, she batted .433 with four home runs and 22 RBIs. She will attend Bryant University in the fall.
Lindsay Ness, Centereach, C, Sr.
Ness was a player opponents feared both at and behind the plate. She hit .578 with five home runs and 41 RBIs, with more than half of her hits going for extra bases. She never struck out all season. Opponents rarely attempted the extra base on her and the six-year varsity player hit .705 with runners in scoring position this season. She will play at Hofstra next year.
Brianna Pinto, Carey, SS, Sr.
The Fordham commit batted .510 and used her speed to create havoc on the bases, totaling 23 stolen bases and 32 runs scored.
Gabi Scharff, Island Trees, 3B, Jr.
She hit .558 with four home runs, 40 RBIs and 25 runs scored. Half of her hits (24 of 48) resulted in extra bases. She had the walk-off RBI single to send Island Trees to the Nassau Class A county final.
Allie Stanya, Babylon, P, Jr.
Stanya tossed three no-hitters and a perfect game to lead the Panthers to a 24-1 record with a 0.70 ERA, only allowing 11 earned runs in 110 innings. She recorded 183 strikeouts and hit .559 for the Class B Long Island champions. She added 49 runs, 35 RBIs.
Fritz guided the Jets to a 22-2 record and a Class AA state championship for the second time in the last four seasons.
Punzone guided Babylon to an undefeated record on Long Island and to its first Class B state semifinal appearance since 2003, despite only one senior on the roster. Babylon finished 24-1 after 1-0 loss in the state semifinal.
Alex Burns, Baldwin, CF, Jr.
Jackie Carty, East Islip, SS, Sr.
Kirstin Cox, Clarke, SS/Util, Sr.
Sophie Dandola, Seaford, P/1B, Sr.
Gwen Donaldson, Babylon, SS, Sr.
Tori Fox, Deer Park, C, Sr.
Ann Grimshaw, New Hyde Park, C, Sr.
Sam MacPherson, Sachem North, CF, Jr.
Shannon Myles, MacArthur, 3B, Sr.
Claire O'Brien, Sacred Heart, P, Sr.
Lauren Ramos, Westhampton, C, Jr.
Jayna Rios, Floyd, SS, Jr.
Sabrina Seeger, Oceanside, P/1B, Sr.
Alyssa Seidler, St. Anthony's, P, Fr.
Lyndsey Shaw, Sayville, C, Jr.
Jenn Swing, Syosset, 3B, Jr.
Jillian Weinstein, Half Hollow Hills West, P/1B, Jr.
Emily Whitman, Comsewogue, SS, Jr.
All-Long Island baseball team 2017Meet Newsday's All-Long Island baseball team for the 2017 spring season. ... Newsday's All-Long Island softball team 2017Owen O'Brien introduces the Newsday All-Long Island softball team for 2017. Newsday's All-Long Island history databaseMore than 6,000 players and coaches have earned Newsday's top high school honors.
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2019-04-25T07:00:37Z
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https://www.newsday.com/sports/high-school/softball/newsday-s-all-long-island-softball-team-2017-1.13737481
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Sports
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etsu
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"Projecting Future Climate Change Impacts on Heat-Related Mortality in " by Ying Li, Ting Ren et al.
Global climate change is anticipated to raise overall temperatures and has the potential to increase future mortality attributable to heat. Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to heat because of high concentrations of susceptible people. As the world's largest developing country, China has experienced noticeable changes in climate, partially evidenced by frequent occurrence of extreme heat in urban areas, which could expose millions of residents to summer heat stress that may result in increased health risk, including mortality. While there is a growing literature on future impacts of extreme temperatures on public health, projecting changes in future health outcomes associated with climate warming remains challenging and underexplored, particularly in developing countries. This is an exploratory study aimed at projecting future heat-related mortality risk in major urban areas in China. We focus on the 51 largest Chinese cities that include about one third of the total population in China, and project the potential changes in heat-related mortality based on 19 different global-scale climate models and three Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs). City-specific risk estimates for high temperature and all-cause mortality were used to estimate annual heat-related mortality over two future twenty-year time periods. We estimated that for the 20-year period in Mid-21st century (2041-2060) relative to 1970-2000, incidence of excess heat-related mortality in the 51 cities to be approximately 37,800 (95% CI: 31,300-43,500), 31,700 (95% CI: 26,200-36,600) and 25,800 (95% CI: 21,300-29,800) deaths per year under RCP8.5, RCP4.5 and RCP2.6, respectively. Slowing climate change through the most stringent emission control scenario RCP2.6, relative to RCP8.5, was estimated to avoid 12,900 (95% CI: 10,800-14,800) deaths per year in the 51 cities in the 2050s, and 35,100 (95% CI: 29,200-40,100) deaths per year in the 2070s. The highest mortality risk is primarily in cities located in the North, East and Central regions of China. Population adaptation to heat is likely to reduce excess heat mortality, but the extent of adaptation is still unclear. Future heat mortality risk attributable to exposure to elevated warm season temperature is likely to be considerable in China's urban centers, with substantial geographic variations. Climate mitigation and heat risk management are needed to reduce such risk and produce substantial public health benefits.
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2019-04-22T00:18:59Z
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https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/2623/
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Arts
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Science
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jcu
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This spreading tree has pinnate or bipinnate leaves which have a gland below the basal pair of pinnae. Leaflets are asymmetrical. Flowers in a globular head, stamens numerous, yellow. Fruit a flat pod which is once coiled and somewhat constricted between the seeds, orange-brown on the inside; seeds black.
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2019-04-25T20:26:11Z
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https://www.jcu.edu.au/discover-nature-at-jcu/plants/plants-on-cairns-campus/pararchidendron-pruinosum
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Arts
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Reference
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wikimedia
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Type locality: "Neuse River, near Raleigh", Wake County, North Carolina, USA.
Brimley, 1924, J. Elisha Mitchell Sci. Soc., 40: 167.
Bishop, 1943, Handb. Salamanders: 32.
AmphibiaWeb: Information on amphibian biology and conservation. [web application]. 2010. Berkeley, California: Necturus lewisi. AmphibiaWeb, available at http://amphibiaweb.org/.
2007 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species IUCN: Necturus lewisi (Near Threatened) Downloaded on 7 August 2008.
This page was last edited on 13 April 2019, at 14:33.
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2019-04-21T01:02:41Z
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https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Necturus_lewisi
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Arts
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Science
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vibe
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When will these two quit with the Jayonce posturing? Over the weekend, Necole Bitchie caught Ashanti accompanying her bed buddy Nelly at his 5th Annual St. Louis Black & White Ball. During the festivities, Ashanti took her Felix the catsuit to front and center stage, serenading Nelly to a song titled “If I Was Your Girlfriend." Check out the couple doing what they do worst—concealing their relationship.
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2019-04-21T00:11:39Z
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https://www.vibe.com/2010/12/friends-benefits-ashanti-teases-nelly-little-lap-dance
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Arts
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News
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wordpress
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As I’ve been travelling my reading has been reduced to local newspapers, tourist brochures, and Googling for information. Even picked up a Readers Digest as the articles are short.
You certainly have varied interests with this lot, Jen.
And blogs 🙂 Hope you are enjoying the travel and freedom from anything remotely work-life related! Bookclub helps keep me diverse, that and library displays when I’ve only got a minute to choose. Thank you for your ongoing support – means the world.
I remember reading and loving Uncle Tom’s Cabin when I was a child. I have a copy for reread…and I wonder if I’ll enjoy it now. Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
I really liked Half of A Yellow Sun, although it was heart-breaking to read at times.
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2019-04-26T00:21:14Z
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https://geejenmotw.wordpress.com/2018/12/05/www-wednesday-4th-december-2018/
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Arts
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News
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tifr
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The notion of control can be thought of as the process of selection of a policy to influence the dynamics of a system in order to achieve a desired objective. If the objective is to maximize (or minimize) a known payoff function which depends on the state of the system, by selection of an appropriate policy, the process is called optimal control. In this talk, we will describe a precise mathematical formulation for the problem of deterministic optimal control. Under a mild set of conditions, we show that the optimal payoff solves a non-linear partial differential equation (PDE), describe a method to solve this PDE, and obtain a characterization of the optimal control policy as a result. To conclude, we give examples of some optimal control problems. Optimal control problems have a wide range of applications in engineering, inventory theory, economics and classical mechanics. Only a basic background in calculus will be assumed for this talk.
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2019-04-21T00:36:28Z
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http://brahma.tcs.tifr.res.in/events/optimal-control-and-hamilton-jacobi-bellman-pde?page=1&mini=2019-02
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Arts
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Science
| 0.952619 |
livejournal
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Finished the Nelson book. Am now reading 'Every man will do his duty' which is a collection of first hand accounts of the time. Letters and memoirs from all kinds of men, (all men, at least as far as we know,) from guys before the mast, all the way up.
Oh, and it has Basil Hall, not only once but twice!
**Edited this so it actually makes sense. It was typed on my phone in the car.
Off topic, this ongoing post might be of some interest.
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2019-04-25T14:29:38Z
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https://eglantine-br.livejournal.com/214992.html
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Arts
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Reference
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nzherald
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A man was airlifted to hospital after being attacked by a cow in Northland.
The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to Pouto, south of Dargaville, about midday yesterday to treat the man.
The man, in his 50s, was attacked by the cow while tending to her three-day-old calf.
He suffered back and chest injuries after being crushed by the cow and was flown to Whangarei Hospital in a serious condition.
Today, the helicopter was called to Bethells Lake at 2.30pm after a teenager was injured while sliding down the sand dunes.
The girl came off her boogie board at speed at the bottom of a sand dune.
She was in and out of consciousness for 25 to 35 minutes and had head, face and hip injuries.
She was flown to Auckland Hospital in a serious condition.
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2019-04-26T13:58:44Z
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11925652
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Arts
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Health
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nih
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NIH announced today (November 21, 1997) that beginning with the June 1, 1998, receipt date for research grant applications, it will no longer accept applications for R29 (First Independent Research Support and Transition) awards. These awards, also known as FIRST awards, were designed for new investigators. This change in policy will allow investigators maximum freedom in identifying the level and period of support needed for the work they are planning. In making this change, NIH has committed to supporting at least the same number of new investigators and, as necessary, directing more resources to their support.
New investigators are those who previously have not been principal investigators on an NIH grant. 1 They are critical to medical research as they replenish the researcher pool and seed it with new ideas and approaches. NIH originally set up the FIRST award for newly independent investigators with the intent of assisting them to initiate their own research and demonstrate its merit. It provided a five-year period of research support , during or after which investigators could apply for traditional types of NIH research project grants, particularly R01s.
Since 1986, a significant number of investigators have applied for R29 support, although most new investigators applied for R01 funding. R29 applicants have had a somewhat better success rate than new applicants for R01s. However, when subsequently applying for renewal of R01 funding, applicants who received R29 funding as their initial method of support are less successful than new applicants who received an R01.
NIH's new policy was adopted after an analysis by the Working Group on New Investigators. The Working Group concluded that while new investigators applying for either R01 or R29 funding are similar, they are subject to an artificial division of applicants which leads them to grant support mechanisms—either the R01 or R29— with several differences. These differences include review criteria, requirement for letters of support, dollar and time limitations, and percentage of time required of the new investigators. Some of these differences can penalize the R29 applicant; the most significant is the dollar limitation of the R29—$350,000 over a five year period, with no single year exceeding $100,000. By having all new investigators meet the same R01 requirements, NIH will eliminate these differences. There is no set time limit, proportion of salary, or dollar cap attached to R01 grants. Letters of support are not needed.
The scientific peer review process is important to all applicants, but especially so to new investigators who are typically less experienced in the preparation of applications and expression of their research plans. To ensure a fair review for new investigators, NIH staff will make use of the winter 1997-1998 round of study section and Advisory Council meetings to fully explain the change in policy and to establish procedures and application forms to ensure that reviewers can clearly identify those applications that are submitted by new investigators.
In FY 1997, NIH supported 1, 466 new investigators with R01 or R29 awards. To stabilize the number of new investigators entering the research system, NIH will commit to supporting the same number of new investigators in FY 1998, and will meet an increased funding level as necessary. This will help NIH meet the goal of ensuring that new investigators receive sufficient resources to sustain their research programs while maintaining the same influx of investigators in order to promote a healthy medical research system in the future.
1 Applicants may have previously had NIH support on training grants, fellowships, most K awards, R03, R21 or R15 mechanisms, but not as principal investigators on regular research grants such us R01, P01 or Center grants. Details are provided in the NIH Guide Notice, November 21, 1997, Vol 26, No.38.
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2019-04-20T01:17:08Z
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https://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/r29policychange.htm
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Arts
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Science
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