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I am very fond of any tool that speeds my work. These CSS code generators help a lot when you need to get some CSS code and don't have the time to browse through references and specifications just to see how it's done.
The CSS generators I list in this article can be used even if you have absolutely no idea about HTML and CSS. However, my approach to tools has always been that they speed your work but don't do it for you. In other words, you'd better have some idea about CSS and HTML, so that you can check the output and make corrections, if this is necessary. These HTML5 and CSS tutorials are a good starting point, if you need to refresh your knowledge.
After this necessary clarification, we can now move on and review the CSS generators I picked.
1. CSS Layout Generator
This CSS Layout Generator is a very basic one. You can use it to create the structure of the site only. With it: "You can create a fluid or fixed width floated column layout, with up to 3 columns and with header and footer. Values can be specified in either pixels, ems or percentages."
This CSS generator is great for a quick and basic layout. You can choose either HTML5, HTML4, or XHTML doctype. In terms of layout, if you are looking for more advanced CSS stuff, you will need to add it with other generators.
2. Another CSS Layout Generator
This CSS generator has more settings than the previous one but it's also another basic generator that is good for the general structure of the site only. After all, it's a layout generator only and you can't expect to generate a 100K CSS with any imaginable styles.
Similarly to the first one, this CSS generator allows to choose fixed or liquid layout, 1, 2, or no sidebars, header and footer.
3. CSS3 Generator
After you have created the layout with some of the basic CSS layout generators, it's time to start filling your CSS with styles. This CSS3 Generator is a good starting point because it has many options, yet it is simple and straightforward to use.
You just pick what you want to generate, enter your values and copy the generated code. Most of the code is generated onsite but some of the features, i.e. gradients are created on third-party sites (ColorZilla in this case). This is hardly a problem for you, though.
4. Generate It!
Generate It! is a good choice, if you want to generate the layout plus some other options. It has more options than the other generators. For instance, for the layout you can choose among Fixed and Liquid but you also have an Alignment option (Left or Centered).
In addition to layout, you can set header, footer, horizontal menu, number of columns (Left Sidebar, Right Sidebar, Right & Left Sidebar, no Sidebar) and some extras. For any of the elements you can specify at least width and background color.
5. CSS3 Generator
This CSS3 generator doesn't come with a bunch of options but still you might need what it has. At present, there are only 4 options (plus the ability to edit the so called Basics – i.e. border color and background).
The 4 options you can use are border-radius, box-shadow, background gradient, and opacity.
6. CSS 3.0 Maker
Unlike the previous CSS generator, this CSS 3.0 Maker has many, many options. I dare say this is one of the most comprehensive CSS generators out there.
CSS 3.0 Maker has a preview area and the option to choose compatibility for various browsers, including mobile ones. You can use this generator for:
- border radius
- gradient
- CSS transform
- CSS animation
- CSS transition
- text shadow
- box shadow
- text rotation
- @fontface
Each of these has many options you can set and I repeat, this is one of the generators with the most functionality you will ever find.
7. Grid Designer
This generator is very different from the rest. As its name tells, it's a grid designer and as such, it is useful to start with before you go on with layout and style options.
Grid Designer has two main sections. The first section is where you create the grid itself – i.e. you choose the number of columns (and they can be as many as you like, not limited to 3 max only), the width of the grid, gutters, and margins. All your changes are visualized right onscreen.
The second main section is about typography. There you can set paragraph and heading styles – parameters such as height, size, alignment, leading, typeface, bold, italic, underline. And of course, there is live preview of your changes.
8. Button Makers
While there are CSS generators that create a stylesheet from start to finish, sometimes you don't need this all. Rather, you need a particular functionality only, for instance buttons.
If you need to create buttons, here are two tools for this: Button Maker and CSS3 Button Generator. Button Maker is simpler to use because it has just a few options:
Basically, you can choose only colors for gradients, text, hover, etc. If you want more settings, such as opacity and size, try CSS3 Button Generator.
9. Gradients with ColorZilla
Thanks to the new functionality in CSS3, now it's possible to make gradients with CSS rather than use images. There are several GSS gradients generators but ColorZilla is my personal favorite.
ColorZilla comes with some preset gradients but it also has all the options you need to create your very own. If you don't know what colors you want, you can even import a gradient from an image. Another advanced feature of ColorZilla is that you can choose to output the code into CSS format, or as SCSS (Sass).
10. CSS Menu Generator
If you are looking for a CSS menu generator, try this one. On the starting page you select the type of menu you want and then you have these options:
As you can see, you can set size, color, and fonts for the menu, which is basically all you need. You can also set the button names and URLs.
11. CSS3, Please
CSS3, Please is one more CSS generator to consider. It's a good tool but because it comes with some advanced options, it's not the most suitable generator for beginners. The layout is simple and the tool gets even better after you toggle styling (the link on the right) because the default dark background is an eye-killer.
I myself like CSS3, Please, though I must admit I haven't used it. It sounds a bit strange that the authors themselves recommend to use Autoprefixer instead but maybe they have their reasons. This is why, if after you use CSS3, Please you see it's not OK for you, you can try Autoprefixer as well.
CSS generators make a designer's life much easier. Instead of typing the code on your own, you get it ready made. This automation helps to concentrate on more important things than your typing skills and if the chunk of code you made is standards-compliant. If you have never used CSS generators in your work, now you might want to give them a try.


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The U.S. population grew by 9.7 percent to 308.7 million between 2000 and 2010.
Here is a link to an interactive mapping.
When I look at the population change statistics, Americans are settling the southeast, the west, and Texas…with some smartly going to Oregon and Washington state. Our environmental decisionmaking is suspect.


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Truly Intriguing Facts About the Circulatory System
While many believe the circulatory system to be a highway for blood, there is actually much more to this vital system. Here are some intriguing facts about this vast network of organs and vessels, also called cardiovascular system.
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The distinctive sound of heartbeats, actually is the sound of the heart valves opening and closing.
The distinctive sound of heartbeats, actually is the sound of the heart valves opening and closing.
Our circulatory system contains three main parts -- the heart, the blood and blood vessels such as the arteries, capillaries and veins. The heart makes our body function properly by pumping blood to the various parts of our body. The main function of this system is to provide oxygen and nutrients to the various cells in the body. It carries carbon dioxide and waste materials away from the cells. An interesting fact about the circulatory system is that the blood which moves towards the heart has a high degree of carbon dioxide and the blood flowing away from the heart is rich in oxygen. Blood vessels are categorized into three major types -- arteries, capillaries, and veins. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood towards the heart and it's the capillaries where the nutrients are mixed into the blood.
The functioning of the circulatory system is also pretty fascinating. The heart pumps blood, which is sent to the four chambers of the heart. The heart has two ventricles and two atria. The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the other organs of the body; on the other hand, the right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs. The heart has four valves which control the flow of the blood. The right atrium contains blood that is low in oxygen. When the valve opens, this blood is pumped into the right ventricle; similarly another valve opens to pour the blood into the pulmonary artery which carries the blood to the lungs for oxygen. The left atrium brings oxygenated blood into the left ventricle via another valve and into the aorta, which then sends the blood to the other body parts.
Listed below are some interesting facts that will help you know your circulatory system better.
Interesting Facts
» A simple way to understand the circulatory system is to imagine our body as a country. Take the human heart as the capital of the country. Imagine the blood to be the train that connects the capital to all the sites and the blood vessels to be the tracks on which blood runs.
» The left side of the heart contains oxygenated blood, whereas the right side has deoxygenated blood.
» One drop of blood has about 5.5 million red blood cells and 12 thousand white blood cells.
» The heart beats about 30 million times in 365 days.
» Around 15 million blood cells die in the human body every second, the same quantity is produced at the same time.
» Blood circulates the entire body in 20 seconds.
» The blood vessels (i.e., arteries and veins) are all attached to the heart. Veins (blue) return blood to the heart and arteries (red) carry blood away from the heart.
» An average heart pumps about 450 gallons of blood every day.
» An average adult's body has about 5.2 liters of blood in it and a baby's body has about 1 liter of blood in it.
» A human heart is a muscle which is the size of a clenched fist.
» Blood cells die in every 4 months.
» The heart takes less than 60 seconds to pump blood to every cell in our body.
» The plasma in the blood is made in the liver.
» One of the amazing facts about this system is that the heart continues to beat even when it is taken out of the body.
Remember, our heart is a muscle and like any other muscle, it too needs exercise to be healthy and free from problems and diseases. Ride a bicycle or go for a swim, your body will thank you for it! I have always admired the circulatory system, and the way in which it keeps on going, it deserves to be taken care of. So start by eating a good deal of fruits and vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products, and quit smoking as it damages the heart and blood vessels, and then you're good to go!


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And Happy New Year!!
I hope everyone had wonderful holidays with your family and loved ones!
Today I have more reviews from the UNIQSO.
I will be reviewing one of the new designs from Sweety Brand along with my favorite Sweety Colorful Rio series!
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If you are interested in discovering asian cuisine cooked in the rules of art, if you are sensitive to a warm and personalized service and if you look for the harmony of a Zen-inspired framework, of your wine and our dishes, you will not be disappointed at Soya!
Our chefs put their know-how in their compositions to hold your culinary taste buds awake. Our menu offers to fly to Asia: the flavors of Vietnam, China, Japan and Thailand are by appointment. Came to the dessert menu, our guests are requested to be tempted by our famous fried ice cream with flavors of ginger, green tea or red bean. Hope to see you at Soya!


text: Dixie County Board Election BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S ELECTION NOTICE The Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc. will hold an election for a Dixie County Representative of the poor. The Representative need not be poor, but must be chosen in a manner to insure that they represent the poor. To be elected, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Dixie County. Individuals interested in having their names placed on the ballot should contact Katie Garza at 352-498-5018, ext. 1 no later than 12:00 p.m., April 26, 2019. The election will be held April 29th thru May 3, 2019 at the Suwannee River Economic Council, Inc.'s (SREC) office located at: 314 NE 255th Street, Cross City, FL. Listed below are the general duties of SREC, Inc. Board Members: Sets major organizational, personnel, fiscal and program policies. Determines overall program plans and priorities and evaluation of performance. Final approval of all program proposals. Enforcement of compliance with all conditions of State, Federal and Local grants. The term of office as a SREC, Inc. Board member will be five (5) years (2019 – 2024). The Board of Directors meet quarterly in Live Oak, Florida. Posted April 3, 2019


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It's taken me around 25 years to make peace with my curly hair. It's only over the past year and a half that I have purposely worn my hair curly for the world to see, which I think is probably pretty common these days for girls like me.Read More
The hardest part about working out is showing up, am I right or am I right? Exercise – you either love it or hate or like me you love it once you get about 20 minutes into it. My very bumpy relationship with exercise remains just that to this day even when I don't exercise for a while it is still a huge part of my life. Let me elaborate.Read More
My names Mel ( another Mel, yes very confusing - apologies in advance!) and I'm a Lifestyle, Blogger. I often talk about everything from travel, food and life lessons on my site! Today, I've teamed up with MLSNCLR to take you guys through my thoughts on these widely talked about face serums.Read More
As a nation we are obsessed with anti-ageing, look through any magazine or watch the tv and you can't miss that every second advert is in some way related to this multi-billion-pound industry…Read More
Your skin is the true crown and glory and if like me you have issues with it, it can be soul destroying.Read More
When we think of wellness we tend to think of our physical health, we do so much to make sure we are doing everything possible for our bodies – working out, eating our 5 a day (most of the time), making our morning latte a skinny. But now we are more aware than ever that our physical selves have an impact on our mental health and wellness but are we taking much notice?Read More
Unilever's powerful ad campaign for Lynx. The Lynx brand has always been about empowerment and portraying an image of the 'lynx man' or the 'lynx effect'. However this campaign is completely different from anything I've seen from the brand before.Read More
This weeks absolute desk drawer, handbag, gymbag, bathroom cupbaord essential!Read More
Everyone and anyone should have these with them all day everyday - at least working days!Read More
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LG Prototypes Solar-Powered E-Reader
E-Book readers are already inherently green, right? After all, using one reduces the number of trees that have to be chopped down to satisfy your reading habits. Still, there's the whole issue of electricity; you don't need a lithium ion battery for that paperback. LG is greening up the space with a new solar powered reader prototype.
The new reader features a solar cell measuring 10 cm by 10 cm, with an energy conversion efficiency rate of 9.6 percent. Four to five hours of sunlight should give you about a day's worth of charge."E-books are attracting a lot of attention because they offer the advantage of storing thousands of books' worth of contents in an easy-to-carry device," said Ki Yong Kim, head of the solar cell office at LG Display,in a statement. "The idea of e-book combined with solar cell will offer users the added benefit of longer usage. We will continue to provide users with enhanced convenience and value to solidify our lead in next-generation, environmentally friendly products."
Don't expect these devices to hit the market from LG any time soon; LG said it wants to achieve an energy conversion rate of about 14 percent in 2012 to prepare for commercialization," the company said in a statement.A version of this story was originally posted to Gearlog.


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Recently, the Washington Post issued social media guidelines to its staff and they've caused some controversy, thanks to the long list of "can't do's" that some see as stymying the kind of conversation in which journalists need to be engaged. It's not just media companies that are looking at how to manage the Tower of Babel some feel social media has wrought upon their businesses. Organizations of all kinds seem to be of two minds about the nitty gritty of public engagement, and feel they need to draw the line somewhere. So, we're beginning to see a surge of policy development around how employees can interact online and how organizations engage with the outside world on platforms like Twitter.
Personally, I don't have a problem with this if the resulting policy encourages creative engagement but ensures that the business is protected, that employees use good sense and everyone behaves with mutual respect. A website that's currently circulating is Social Media Governance, which has a database of over 100 social media policies from organizations ranging from municipalities to health care organizations, from the U.S. Navy and Air Force to tech companies to museums. This database is growing and is instructive for organizations considering implementing their own social media policies.
I was surprised to find I liked Wal-Mart's brief and direct approach to Twitter. They recognize that many of their associates may have their own Twitter accounts but identify the official Wal-Mart accounts. The best line is this: "We won't reply to off topic @replies. Personal attacks and foul language = FAIL. Adding to the discussion = WIN." Do you really need more than that to let people know your philosophy?
But what about internal policies? I like the approach Shift Communications takes with their employees and contractors. Again, it's simple and to the point: Be respectful, be transparent, be diplomatic, have the facts, stick to your area of expertise. Even the State of Delaware, for all its governmental, bureaucratic jargon and formatting, has it right. They reiterate their ethical stance, the need to be transparent, and, of course, that they must protect confidentiality within the system. They also go one step further and commit to correcting information later found to be in error.
Compare these to Sentara's Social Media Policy. Here's one where the lawyers were clearly let loose. If any spelled-out policy were to have a chilling effect, this would be it. Yes, they're a health-care organization but here we have so much dense legalese, the glazed over eyes have no way to take in anything other than "keep out!" "You must adhere," You are prohibited," "You will not violate..." My favorite? "Sentara/OptimaHealth reserves the right to monitor, prohibit, restrict, block, suspend, terminate, delete, or discontinue your access to any Sentara/OptimaHealth Social Media Site, at any time, without notice and for any reason and in its sole discretion." Clearly, someone doesn't quite get the spirit of social media. And it just gets worse.
So, to those managers who feel compelled to develop a clear social media policy for employees and outside participants on their sites, go forth. Be clear that employees must not compromise protected information, that they must be transparent, respectful, and courteous, and talk only about what they know (having to do with the organization). That they must follow basic stated organizational guidelines already a part of your culture. If you open up a blog or other social media on your site to the public, you should state your position as well. People should respect the rules when they're in your home. But, be judicious and try to avoid a defensive heavy hand. You're trying to encourage engagement and idea sharing, not send people running.


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December 2013. We have just returned home from our 2nd Azamara Club Cruise. This time we were aboard the Quest, last fall we were on the Journey. The ships are virtually identical so we felt quite at home. Hospitality is the name of the ... Read More
December 2013. We have just returned home from our 2nd Azamara Club Cruise. This time we were aboard the Quest, last fall we were on the Journey. The ships are virtually identical so we felt quite at home. Hospitality is the name of the game and Azamara does it very well. There have been a few changes to the Azamara line since we travelled in September 2012, the most notable being new carpets and upholstery and the number of beverages that are now included in your ticket price. We didn't buy a beverage card this time; it really was not necessary. For this cruise we upgraded to a suite, and it was well worth it. Suite privileges included priority check in and departure, butler service (Xavier was dressed in tails at all times, and we were in the Caribbean!), a welcome bottle of wine, fresh fruit and flowers in the cabin, 4 bottles of assorted liquor in the cabin (we were able to swap the liquor out for 2 bottles of wine), afternoon hors d'oevres served on our veranda, complimentary seating in the two specialty restaurants, Prime C and Aqualina, and complimentary access to the Spa deck and pool. Captain José, the daily "voice from the bridge", was informative and amusing. This was his first voyage as captain with Azamara, and he certainly echoed the Azamara standard of excellence. He was a wonderful host, friendly and sociable. We felt very welcome on board. We saw him everywhere! There was a glitch in the power system on the ship one day, and it was handled very well. We were not among the guests without power in their cabins for a few hours, and I imagine they noticed the lack of air conditioning and toilet flushing, but we were fine. The "voice from the bridge" kept everyone well informed on the state of repairs. The main restaurant, Discoveries, was without power as well, so it was closed for dinner. To compensate, the pool deck was cleared of lounges, and Chef Fabio and his food and beverage team rallied to provide one of the best meals we had on the ship. One can only imagine what went on behind the scenes to provide this seamless conversion from dining room to pool deck buffet. Kudos to the crew for this one. The only disappointment we had on this cruise was the 'Amazing Azamara Evening' that took place at the Fairview Great House on St. Kitts. The logistics of transporting several hundred people to the site in an acceptable amount of time proved to be beyond the capacity of the local bus and taxi service. As a result, the first guests had been at the site for long enough to get restless before the last group arrived, and the last to arrive did not have time to enjoy the venue before the entertainment began. The itinerary for this cruise, the 12 Night West Indies Hideaway Voyage, was very good, with stops at St. John (US Virgin Islands), Marigot (Saint Martin), Roseau (Dominica), Basseterre (St. Kitts), Charlestown (Nevis), Gustavia (St. Barts), and Virgin Gorda (B.V.I.). There were many options for land discoveries, and we enjoyed a catamaran sail and snorkel expedition, although the wind and wave conditions prevented us from visiting the preferred snorkel site. The cruise started and ended with two days at sea, which we also enjoyed. Seminars on jewelry and wine tasting as well as tours of the ship were of special interest. We were as busy as we wanted to be and that made it a wonderful vacation. Maybe the next time we will try to find the putting green and take part in the trivia challenges. The ship is great, the food was great, but the crew is exceptional, and will keep us coming back to Azamara. Vipin and his colleagues in the boutiques, Carlo, Mustafa, Boban, Aileen, and many others in the restaurants, Carlos, Constance, Jade and fellow spa employees, and of course Captain Jose, Cruise Director Tony, Activity manager SaraLou, Nathalia in Future Cruises, Wade, our excursion companion and all the others whose names I have forgotten, you all made us feel like we were more than travelers, but guests in your home. We will be travelling on the Azamara Journey in February, and look forward to another wonderful experience. Read Less
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Hello bloggers
Well the 'big day' came and went last week – by this I mean the long-awaited announcement from Chancellor George Osbourne concerning cuts to public-sector spend…the Comprehensive Spending Review, 20th October 2010. I thought a bit of a post-mortem via the PPMA blog, CSI-style, was topical stuff for this week's jottings.
It's my view in the end it was all pretty much as we expected and had been forecast by the media. OK it was £81b reduction over the next four years, rather than £83b – but according to the BBC news coverage I watched, the impact on my (Local Government Services) was 26% reduction in funding and that's more or less what we all predicted.
Many of us have been gearing up for this for some considerable time – and in my two boroughs (Sutton and Merton) respective transformation programmes are well on their way, recognising that we need to get on and make difficult decisions quickly – not only to meet new budget constraints but also to assist with effective employee engagement (dithering will not pass muster in my view).
I welcome the Government's decision to support apprenticeships further – in particular if this will see new job and training opportunities for young people, who have been hit particularly hard by this recession, according to statistics from the National Office for Statistics – 927,000 unemployed and likely to rise.
I was saddened to see Train to Gain go under CSR – not because the scheme was straightforward – in many ways it was a bureaucratic monolith in practice, but the concept of addressing the skills deficit amongst employed adults is a sound premise…especially for enabling cross-sector employment transferability whether relating to service transformation, or to help the CSR forecast of 490,000 public sector redundancies, with 100,000 in Local Government. Through Train to Gain we (Sutton and Merton) also produced tangible customer improvements – as measured externally by local resident satisfaction surveys.
The press were quite excited about CIPD research published on Monday 18th October 2010 that revealed over 50% of public sector workers have a propensity to take strike action. Whether this is reality post CSR remains to be seen. If public sector employers are clear with their retrenchment plans, open in communications and deliver fair approaches to reductions I think it will go a long way to avoiding industrial unrest.
Our challenges may be considerable but I believe we have the talents to meet the moment -after all the rest of the country and the UK economy now depends on the public sector delivering the £81b.


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VRayProxy Overview
VRayProxy allows you to import geometry from an external mesh at render time only. The geometry is not present in the Rhino scene and does not take any resources. This allows the rendering of scenes with many millions of triangles - more than Rhino itself can handle.
Exporting a Mesh to a File
Before you can import a mesh through a VRayProxy object, you need to create the mesh file first. You can do this in two ways:
- Through the main V-Ray toolbar: select the meshes you want to export, right-click on the V-Ray Proxy icon Mesh Export dialog to appear. . This will cause the
Dialog from the Rhino command line: select the geometry that you want to export and then type.
Command: visWriteVRMesh
- You will first be prompted for a file name an then the Mesh Export dialog will appear.
The Mesh Export Dialog
The Mesh Export dialog allows you to specify the mesh file as well as some export options.
File - this is the file name and folder for the mesh file(s).
Export all selected objects as single mesh file - this option will take all selected objects and will merge them into one mesh file. This option also stores the transformations of the selected objects. When you import the file with a proxy object, it must be centered at the origin, if you want the objects to be in the same place. Also, since the imported mesh is rendered using the material of the proxy object, all meshes from the file will render with that material. You must use sub-object materials and different material IDs if you want them to have different materials.
Export each selected object in a separate file (non-recursive) - this option will create one file for each selected object. The name of each file is derived from the name of the corresponding 3ds max node. The transformation of an object is not included in its mesh file, and the corresponding proxy must have the same transformation as the original object, if it is to appear in the same place. Note that you can use this option even with a single object, which will cause the object pivot to be preserved in the exported .vrmesh file.
Automatically create proxies - this option will create proxy objects for the exported meshes. The proxies will have the correct transformations and materials derived from the original objects. The original objects will be deleted.
Warn for existing files - when this option is selected V-Ray will warn you if you are saving over an existing file
Set triangle count for preview mesh - allows you specify how many faces are going to be used to show a preview of the proxy in the view port.
Pressing the OK button will create the mesh files and the proxy objects. The export process may take some time, depending on the amount of geometry that must be processed.
Importing a Mesh from a File
Once you have exported a mesh to a VRayProxy you can import the mesh back at any time. There are two ways you can import a mesh back from a VRayProxy object:
- Through the main V-Ray toolbar: left-click on the V-Ray Proxy icon . This will open the Choose a VRMesh file window to appear. Select your file and the mesh will appear in the scene
The .vrmesh File Format
Meshes are exported to a special .vrmesh file format. It contains all geometric information for a mesh - vertices and face topology as well as texture channels, face material IDs, smoothing groups, normals - in short, everything that is needed to render the mesh. In addition, the mesh is preprocessed and subdivided into chunks for easier access. The file also contains a simplified version of the mesh used for preview purposes in the viewports. Also, there is an option for adding a point cloud data to the file which is a simplified geometric representation of the mesh in the form of 3D disks with different levels of detail. Each level comprises disks with equal radius which is greater for levels of lower detail and smaller for the more detailed ones. When the object is rendered a point cloud geometry level is chosen depending on the distance between the object and the camera - for distant objects lower resolution point clouds are used. Thus original mesh is replaced by the simpler point cloud geometry with the appropriate level of detail allowed by distance.
It is important to realize that the mesh is in a "ready to render" format. No further modifications to the mesh are expected. You can't apply modifiers to the mesh, or animate it in any way except if you animate the position/orientation of the proxy object.
Creating a Proxy Object
After you export a mesh to a .vrmesh file, you need a proxy object to represent it in the Rhino scene. To create a proxy object click the VRayProxy button from the main V-Ray toolbar. A dialog box will appear that allows you to choose the .vrmesh file to import. Finally, click in a viewport to create the actual proxy object.
- If you need to create several proxies linked to the same .vrmesh file, it's better to make them blocks - this will save memory since the .vrmesh file will be loaded only once.
- The resulting .vrmesh files can be rendered outside of Rhino - for example, by V-Ray for 3ds Max, V-Ray for Maya, V-Ray for Softimage and in the standalone version of V-Ray.


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SustainAndBuild is a Local Authority portal which promotes sustainable development, and construction best practice; here you will find impartial information on a wide range of topics, including energy efficiency and on site micro generation.
In addition to the text based content, you will be able to watch a range of video case studies, which demonstrate how you can make your building(s) more energy efficient, and thus reduce your carbon footprint. Having watched our case studies, we hope that you will be inspired to follow our lead and that you will reduce your dependance on fossil fuels.


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Salman Khan makes eternal beauties Helen and Waheeda Rehman do the Prem Ratan Dhan Payo dubsmash video!
Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor's Prem Ratan Dhan Payo is set to see its release on November 12. The film is directed by Sooraj Barjatya, who is bringing Salman's character name Prem, to the big screen once again. Salman and Sonam have been promoting the film and one of their stints is to make industrywalas as well as fans do the PRDP dubsmash videos. From Jacqueline Fernandez to Richa Chadda, many people have posted their PRDP dubsmash videos on Instagram and Sonam has been reposting them, to spread the word about her next. Her co-star Salman did something special and made Helen and Waheeda Rehman, swing to the tunes of PRDP!
The actor posted this video with the caption reading,"Prem Ratan Dhan Payo performed by the 2 most beautiful women." Well we would certainly have to agree with Saman's words! How cute do these two eternal beauties look eh? It's amazing to see two of the nation's most celebrated dancers coming together in a video and making everyone smile with their adorable stint! Sonam was truly humbled by this video and reposted it on Instagram, writing, "I have tears in my eyes!! Thank you for @beingsalmankhan you're amazing! Helen Aunty and Waheeda ma'am I love you to the moon and back!!!!
Prem Ratan Dhan Payo performed by the 2 most beautiful women pic.twitter.com/PvyufQ0Vhu
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) November 5, 2015
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Madhuban's motto is exactly this: "All happiness depends on a leisurely food." Leisure is the hallmark of an excellent Indian dining experience--having the time to savor each rich, potato-and-pea-filled bite of samosa, then letting that settle while you sip on a mango lassi and make room for a hearty plate of chicken tikka masala. But, while that pace might be ideal, it's not always practical. Sometimes, you just want to stuff your face with an inexpensive, yet filling lunch buffet and head on your merry way. Madhuban has you covered in that arena, too. For only $7.99, you can pile your plate high with saag paneer and naan, then duck home for a quick 20-minute snoozer before heading back to work. No Indian meal is complete without a nap.
Second Place: Bombay Grill
Third Place: Taj Mahal
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iSense CO2 level controller
Available models:
ESCM-43-NM – Greenhouse
ESCM-45-NM – High Concentration
The iSense measures and controls CO2 levels.
- Control a Fan or Damper (IAQ)
- Control CO2 Delivery (Greenhouse & High Concentration)
- Relay rugged High-Voltage and High-Amperage
- RS485 MODBUS, 4-20 mA / 0 -10V Outputs
- Spray Water Resistant NEMA Level 4 or IP65 Enclosure
- Hydrophobic filters stopping moisture and spore
The iSense CO2 Level Controller combines our accurate NDIR infrared CO2 sensor with an industrial-quality relay capable of controlling up to 10 amps and 250 volts. The iSense CO2 Level Controller comes either pre-programmed or you can program your own CO2 levels to turn relays on and off.
The iSense CO2 sensor has a lifespan of up to 15 years and no calibration or maintenance is required.
There are three models available:
- Greenhouse Model – controls CO2 delivery via a CO2 generator or a pressurized CO2 tank control valve. The industrial-quality relay opens at 1,500ppm and closes again at 1,200ppm. Plug this unit into the same timer that controls your light source for a complete indoor greenhouse growing solution. Rated IP65 for complete, indoor environmental protection.
- IAQ Model – controls a damper, fan or other HVAC device to keep the CO2 levels below 1,000ppm. The industrial-quality relay closes at 1,000ppm and opens again at 600ppm.
- HIGH CONCENTRATION – 0-30% CO2 range for fermentation and incubation applications. Programmable range: specify operate and release levels in special instructions when ordering. Default set for 5% incubation level. Can be user-programmed via RS-485 cable.
All CO2 Level Controllers are designed to be wall-mounded, and include a 110VAC-24VDC adapter and 3m of wire. The removable screw terminal block with well-marked connections on the PCB make this a very simple device to install.
related products
- Portable CO2 Meters
- CO2 Monitors for Greenhouses, Grow Rooms and Glasshouses
- CO2 Alarms for Workplace Safety
For direct communication or user programing the level controller through your computer's USB port. With it, you can interface with the sensor using our free GasLab® software and change the parameters of the level controller to your specifications.
- CO2 Measurement: non-dispersive infrared (NDIR)
- Sensor Life Expectancy: > 15 years
- Maintenance Interval: no maintenance required
- Self-Diagnostics: complete function check of the sensor module
- Warm-up Time: < 1 min. (@ full specs < 15 min)
- Spray water resistant enclosure
- Dimensions: 2.5 x 5 x 1 inches (WxLxH)
specifications for IAQ and greenhouse models
- Measurement Range: 0-2,000 ppm analog output
- Programmable Range: 0-10,000 ppm (custom configuration required)
- Repeatability: ± 20 ppm ± 1 % of measured value
- Accuracy: ± 30 ppm ± 3 % of measured value
- Environmental Protection: IP65 or NEMA-4
specifications for high concentration model
- Measurement Range: 0-300,000 ppm (0-30%)
- Programmable Range: (custom configuration required)
- Default relay set for 5% incubation
- Accuracy: ± 0.2% vol CO2 ± 3% of measured value
- 277V, 10A relay included
- IAQ version: Relay closed: 1,000ppm, open 600ppm
- Greenhouse version: Relay open 1,500ppm, closed 1,200ppm
- OSHA version: Relay closed: 5000 ppm, open 4500 ppm
- High Concentration: User programmed or specify during ordering. Default 5.0% open 4.5% close
- 120-220VAC – 24VDC International wall power supply included
- USB- RS485 Bridge Cable – 5 meter length is not included. To purchase please see CM-0108.
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Saved Soul, Wasted LifeNo other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.—1 Corinthians 3:11
A poll was taken not long ago that asked Americans what they thought was their main purpose in life. The responses were interesting. You would think that some would maybe say, "To make a contribution to society" or "To have a meaningful life." But what most people said was, "The main purpose of life is enjoyment and personal fulfillment." It's interesting to note that 50 percent of those polled identified themselves as born-again Christians.
According to the Bible, the purpose of life is not enjoyment and personal fulfillment. The Bible teaches that we are put on this earth to bring glory to God. We need to mark that well in our minds and hearts. Speaking in Isaiah 43:7, God said, "Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him." Therefore, we are to glorify God in all that we do with our lives.
Are you using your resources and talents for His glory? Sometimes we think that God has given us this life to do with what we will. We will say, "Lord, this is mine. This is my week. Here is Your time on Sunday morning. The rest of it belongs to me." Or, "Here is the plan for my life, Lord. Here is what I want to accomplish." Or, "This is my money. Here is Your 10 percent, Lord. I give a waitress more, but 10 percent is all You get."
The fact is that it's possible to have a saved soul but a wasted life. If you were asked today, "What is the main purpose of life?" what would you say?
If you ask God that question and keep on asking Him every morning of your life, He will lead you into His purpose . . . which is the best place you could ever be.
This devotional from Pastor Greg really got me thinking today. We live in a "I" centered world. But when we become a born again Christian that should change to a "He" centered world. I know that when my life is centered on Jesus and His Word, my life has meaning and purpose. Without Him my life is meaningless. I want Jesus to always be at the center of my life so that I can be in His will and way for my life. Have a Simply Heavenly day. God bless you!!!


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THE AUDUBON SOCIETY and OSA PENINSULA & CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNTS
In 1900, the first Audubon Christmas Bird count (CBC) was conducted in 25 areas (count circles) with 27 observers in the United States and Canada. Now, more than 100 years later, the Osa Peninsula Christmas Bird Count Circle is one of over 2200 Audubon Society count circles located in 20 countries in existence today.
This year marks our 8th annual Osa Peninsula and the 4th annual Corcovado National Park CBC both held on December 16, 2017.
The CBC is a one-day 24 hour event that occurs between December 14th and January 5th. These tens of thousands of volunteer citizen scientists head out, often before dawn, to count birds, and to be part of a long running tradition in avian conservation and science. Fortunately for us on the Osa, we don't have to wear a big parka braving the cold down here!
Audubon has established official methodology for all observers to follow which helps to standardize information. The CBC covers a circular area with a 15 mile diameter and anybody within that circle can be a part of the count. All birds seen or heard are recorded along a pre-defined route or area. That's it! You can even count birds that come to your feeders if you like. Of course there is a bit more to it, but that covers the basics. The data then goes into the Audubon Society database and Cornell's eBird which is also available to the public.
The Osa CROP (Costa Rica Osa Peninsula) circle covers much of the area outside of Corcovado National Park circling around Luna Lodge, Osa Conservation properties, El Remanso, Bosque del Cabo, Lapa Rios, Cabo Matapalo, Puerto Jimenez, Playa Sandalo, Bosque del Rio Tigre and Dos Brazos. You get the idea. This area is extremely important because it includes the biological corridor from Matapalo to the park as well as a sizeable portion of urban landscape to the east where following bird population trends become necessary.
So how does the Christmas Bird Count help protect species and their habitats?
Data collected from volunteers is used by biologists and other interested parties to study the long term health and status of bird populations throughout the Americas and to see how populations have changed over time and space over the last 100 years. Scientists have used CBC data to detect birds in decline from fragmentation and/or loss of habitat and effects on populations from climate change as well.
Osa CBC Participants 2017
Osa Birds: Research and Conservation, Bosque del Rio Tigre, Osa Conservation, Luna Lodge, SINAC-ACOSA, Lapa Rios, Ave Azul, El Remanso, Everyday Adventures, Rancho Quemado, Utopia Drake Outdoors, Surcos Tours, Osa Wild-ASCONA, Osa Birders Tours, Aventuras Tropicales Golfo Dulce, Fundacion Neotropica, and Osa Safari.
Past Reports Osa Peninsula Circle
Audubon Count Summary Report 2012
Audubon Count Summary Report 2013
Audubon Count Summary Report 2014
Audubon Count Summary Report 2015
Audubon Count Summary Report 2016
Past Reports Corcovado Circle
The Corcovado Circle count was cancelled for the year 2016 due to Hurricane Otto.
Osa Birds is the official organizer and compiler of the Osa CBC. We would like to thank all CBC participants who have made this count a true success year after year!
We report all bird observations for the peninsula to the Audubon Society database and eBird.
For more information, or if you're interested in participating please contact karenleavelle/at/osabirds.org


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Plastic is ubiquitous. There are few industries that do not make use of this durable, lightweight and inexpensive material. It has many benefits – reducing weight in cars, for example, saves gas emissions. But plastic is made of oil – to the tune of a billion barrels a year – and accounts for about 8% of the annual worldwide oil consumption (4% for the plastic itself, 4% for the manufacturing process). It is a toxic and burdensome necessity. One day, the world will either run out of oil, or what remains will be so difficult to extract that the price will become untenable.
PLA (polylactic acid – a.k.a. plant-based plastics) could be part of the solution. The industry is in its infancy but seems to hold much promise. Given the right encouragement, development and support, could this be our way forward?
The debate recently came up here at the office when a PLA product landed on our desk. It seemed promising. The material is non-toxic and made from a renewable resource. It's also compostable, but only if you bring it to a special recycling facility. Would the majority of people bother? How accessible were these facilities? Ultimately we decided not to carry the product because we weren't convinced it was in line with our overall mandate to carry as little plastic and synthetics as possible. In the process, we compiled a list of pros and cons to jumpstart a bigger discussion about the future of materials such as PLA.
Let us know if we're missing anything. We're also curious to hear your thoughts.
1) Encourages more crop planting, which adds oxygen into the atmosphere and creates a new source of income for farmers.
2) Uses less energy and produces fewer emissions during manufacturing than conventional plastic.
3) Derived from a variety of renewable resources, like sugarcane, wheat, corn, rice and even bacterial fermentation or kitchen scraps, which relieves urban waste issues.
4) No expensive retooling needed, since existing plastic production facilities can be used for creating PLA products.
5) Compostable (meaning, the product is non-toxic, supports plant life and can be broken down at the same rate as paper) in the proper facilities. Some varieties can even be composted at home.
6) Supported by a large coalition of heavy hitters, such as Wal-Mart, Ford, Coca-Cola and Nike, and overseen by the WWF, ensuring continual research and development.
1) Could be sourced from GMO crops, depending on the producer, since labeling is not required.
2) Replaces one type of waste with another, instead of reducing waste in general.
3) Uses arable land that could be growing edible (rather than industrial) food.
4) No system set up to separate PLA items from regular plastic – a necessary step in the composting process – and direct them to the proper facility.
5) Many PLAs still cannot be composted or biodegraded in conventional facilities, landfills or your backyard.
6) Labeling is inconsistent and still in the early stages of regulation. There are many varieties of PLAs, which require different types of processing for composting/biodegrading/recycling. For now, consumers need to do their own research.
We will likely always use some form of plastic. But if we could make it out of our kitchen scraps and then compost it right in our backyard that would start solving a lot of problems. Combined with finding ways to radically reduce our waste, plant-based plastics could be a step in the right direction with research and public education put into action…


text: http://www.themonitor.com/SiteProcessor.cfm?Template=/GlobalTemplates/Details.cfm&StoryID=4697&Section=Local December 11,2004 Alma Walzer The Monitor EDINBURG - The official Hidalgo County Web site fell victim last weekend to an international computer hacking group known by the names of Dead_c0 de and Kernel_Attack, believed to be based in Brazil. The hackers defaced the county's main page on or about Dec. 5 and posted an obscene message directed at President George W. Bush, Osama bin Laden, Saddam Hussein and the United States of America. Using Portuguese and English, the group said "we are not kiddies, nor are we nerds, much less hackers," according to the message on the Web site's main page. "Kernel_Attack ownZ you." It is not known exactly how long the message remained on the county Web site, said county information technology director Renan Ramirez. "Once we noticed it on Sunday night, about 10 p.m., we fixed it right away," Ramirez said. "They creamed the main page and replaced it with a "You've been hacked page." "It didn't affect functionality, all we had to do was repair the main page," Ramirez said. "By Monday morning, we were already posting jobs and we really didn't even consider it a very big deal until we read the message and realized it slandered the president." The county's Web site doesn't have transactional capabilities, therefore, there was no real threat to data, Ramirez said. "We have hack attacks all the time," Ramirez said. "The Web site allows the public to view the county phone directory, job postings the commissioners court agenda and provides links to related sites. No county data was compromised." Hidalgo County is not alone. A similar message appeared Friday on a Texas Southern University Web site. The Department of Transportation Studies at TSU, located in Houston, bore the same message without the obscenities to Bush, bin Laden, Hussein and the United States. A news service in the Philippines reported that the Philippine Airlines Web site was hacked by a group that left the same signature line "Kernel_Attack ownZ you " in November. The site used by air travelers to reserve flights with their credit cards was crippled for days. Ramirez said he's required by county policy to report the issue to the proper authorities. The proper authorities include the FBI and the Secret Service. Rosalie Savage, spokeswoman for the McAllen bureau of the FBI, said she personally wasn't familiar with Dead_C0 de or Kernel_Attack. The FBI's San Antonio office has a cyber crime squad that would investigate the situation, Savage said. "If it's valid information then FBI would look at it - and the Secret Service as well, not just us," Savage said. Meanwhile, Ramirez is working hard to make sure the Web site isn't compromised again. "We got approval on some requested equipment for next year," Ramirez said. "We are specifically targeting these threats and getting some detection equipment and a secondary firewall, and we're changing the service provider. "There are five or six different steps we're taking to prevent this from happening again," Ramirez said. Ramirez could have his work cut out for him, as no system is ever considered 100 percent secure. "Nothing is perfect," said Martin Streicher, editor in chief of Linux Magazine. Linux is a computer operating system similar to Windows. The hacker's message made a reference to Linuxmail.org. "There are varying levels of vulnerability depending on what kind of computer you use - its more of a software problem, but there are some hardware problems as well." Streicher pointed to previous cases of "war driving" in San Francisco, Calif., where individuals drive around with laptops and wireless internet access, looking for systems which are unsecure. "Effectively, they open to door to anyone who wants to come in," Streicher said. "There are tons of well known vulnerabilities in Windows. Your Web server alone lets them know what your system is vulnerable to," Streicher said.


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Shepherdstown is a village that lives and breathes music. One cannot visit on a weekend and not hear music all over the town from the lawns of the residents to the outdoor bars on German Street. Many locals play in bands thru out the valley. Some actually go national like Christian Lopez.
Shepherdstown Street Fest Mash Up Video of Christian Lopez Band headlining set shot by Jandora Media.
This past June, my friend from college Brittany and I headed over to Shepherdstown for Shepherdstown Street Fest. It was kind of strange being back in Shepherdstown after not being there since 2014 and having graduated from Shepherd five years ago. On arrival we parked at the campus wellness center and took a stroll down memory lane across the Shepherd campus to German Street. A lot has changed since attending school there, it was fun seeing my old dorms and the art buildings where I spent so much time as a student.
I had never been to Street Fest so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. From the four way stop at the top of German St. down to Princess street was blocked off and lined on both sides with booths. After walking around and seeing all of the beautiful art displayed by the artisans at the booths and grabbing a bite to eat at Maria's Taqueria (which I have been craving for a while), it was time to get down to the music.
I had been hearing about Holy Ghost Tent Revival for years but never had the chance to see them live until now. They were rocking out on the main stage when we got there and had the crowd on their feet dancing the whole time. The stages were placed right in the center of everything so even if you were walking around looking at the booths you could still hear the music really well so of course we had to jam down the street as we walked. I'm so glad I finally got to see Holy Ghost Tent Revival live, I will definitely be seeing them again.
We then headed back to the Library Stage and heard a few songs from A Faster Buffalo. I had never heard of this band but really enjoyed their set. They had a great energy about them.
Next up I went over to catch up with Christian Lopez (Christian Lopez Band) before their headlining set. Before interviewing Christian a few months ago (interview here) I had never really listened to CLB but ever since have become a big fan. I think the whole town might have shown up for their set and I was lucky to get right up front and enjoy the show because I was super excited to finally see them live. It's always nice when a local band can come back and put on a great show for their hometown crowd.
Overall, Shepherdstown Street fest was a huge success and I had an absolute blast. It was really nice to be back in Shepherdstown, on my old stomping grounds and to see all my old hangouts, run into old friends I hadn't seen in years, see some gorgeous artwork, and hear some really great music from several wonderful bands.
If you are planning a trip for next summer, make sure you consider this small German town and this great music festival.


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Engineering Coordinator
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At Le Méridien, we believe in helping guests unlock the unexpected and engaging experiences each destination has to offer. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan, culture seekers that appreciate sophisticated, timeless service. We provide original, chic and memorable service and experiences that inspire guests to unlock the destination. We're looking for curious, creative and well-informed people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create unexpected experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien.
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Coordinate with other departments using telecommunications devices in order to respond to requests and resolve maintenance issues and to put rooms needing maintenance out of order. Coordinate and schedule with other departments in the event of major system shut down or major repair or improvement. Maintain purchase orders log and file purchase orders upon payment, ensuring that orders match packing slips.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.


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Setting Up the Light
Media times has ventured in big time into media industry with full fledged complete media productions & entertainment solutions, targeting to entertain all genres of people. In an era, where the television & media industry desired the best creative & efficient team, Hunting for the dedicated people who can deliver international quality standards here comes media times.
"A good Company delivers excellent products and services and a great company does all that and strives to make the planet that is worthy of the Gods i.e. Media times
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Media Times team is one bunch of through professionals when it comes to TV productions like Reality Shows, Music shows, live events and other public events. With deep expertise in what ever they do, these guys make work look easy and seamless. From idea to going on-air, Media Times is the only company I can think of if you are looking for hassle free work. Here is my tag line for them - Contract them. Sit back and relax. Make profit. It's time for Media Times!


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ABLIC Inc.'s voltage detectors (Reset ICs) have been used in many portable devices around the world. In order to respond to our customers' needs, we plan to expand our lineup of low-current-consumption, high-accuracy and small-size ICs for portable devices.
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The S-1009 Series substantially extends battery life with its ultra low current consumption of 270 nA.
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Ultra-high detection voltage accuracy of ±0.5% The ±0.5% ultra-high detection voltage accuracy achieved by the S-1009 Series enables highly accurate detection of the battery (power supply) voltage.The S-1009 Series facilitates power supply circuit design and allows long-time operation.
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Well last night can be summed up in one word...disappointing. I have to say the highlight of my night was sitting next to a guy who was eating a banana. It might quite possibly be the first and last time that I'll ever see someone eating a banana at a hockey game. As for the game itself...well, I don't think they looked awful. At times they did. But for the most part I thought they were pretty defensively sound, but those gaffes between the sound play is what will kill you. That terrible turnover at the very beginning of the game and the shorthanded goal comes to mind. I think the shorty is what really killed us. They never recovered from it. Now everyone is so quick to blame Lalime. Hold your horses, everyone. First goal came from a breakaway due to an awful turnover, second goal was deflected, and the third goal went off of Gaustad's skate. Now is that to say Lalime gets a free pass? Of course not. But to lay the blame all on him is ignorant. To me, it looks like a sorry excuse and it's easy to simply make Lalime our scapegoat. I think fans need to realize that Lalime isn't Ryan Miller. He isn't going to be stealing many games for us like Ryan can, and maybe he isn't going to bail out his team after they make costly mistakes as much as Ryan will. It is what it is. He's our backup goalie, not a bonafide starting goaltender like Miller.
So yeah, our goaltending situation at the moment certainly isn't ideal. But it gets better! It seems as though Lalime won't be playing tomorrow night against Carolina because he's come down with the flu. So we've got our little Swedish friend (who by the way looked surprisingly small in the warmups last night) in goal for us. So who's our backup goalie? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? The goaltending situation in Portland seems to be as troublesome as ours at the moment, considering they've been riding Enroth up until he got called up, so if they can't find a decent goalie in the AHL, then where does that leave us? When it rains it pours.
Remember the good old days when we had a really awesome goalie in net for us that threw really cool themed parties and resembled Jesus when he would skip shaving for a few days? Remember when we had a cool Austrian top-scorer who's mouth wasn't wired shut? Ahh yes, nostalgia. So while having both your top-scorer and franchise goaltender injured at the same time
I hope Ryan Miller's left ankle isn't getting any enjoyment out of all the attention it's receiving. Ryan better watch out, pretty soon his left ankle is going to be more popular than he is. It starts out pretty innocent. People will go up to Ryan and ask him how his ankle is, blah blah blah. But then pretty soon girls are going to be asking for its autograph. Kids will be wanting their picture with it. And then before you know, Ryan will be out at a bar and his left ankle is going to leave with more phone numbers than Ryan. So for the sake of Ryan's popularity, and for the sake of the Sabres fate, please heal quickly, Ryan's left ankle. Please? We all miss Ryan so stop being a little bitch and heal for him. Ryan's left ice skate misses you.


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Serves 4 (Ready in 30 Minutes)
- Heat grill on high. Cut 2 hearts of romaine in half lengthwise, drizzle with oil, and add salt and pepper.
- Grill cut side down, 1 to 2 minutes, until grill marks appear.
- Remove and roughly chop.
- Season 1 lb skirt steak with salt and pepper, and grill about 2 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.
- Toss romaine, 1 pint quartered cherry tomatos, kernels cut from 2 ears of corn, and your favorite dressing.
- Divide salad among 4 plates and top with steak and 1/4 of a sliced avocado.
( PICKY-EATER PLEASER , Serve the components they like in a divided toddler plate, with the dressing as a dip.


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How Role Models Helped These 9 Successful South Africans
Who do you look up to and try to emulate? Is it a famous sports person, a celebrity, a world politician, a visionary inventor, a spiritual leader, a businessperson? Or is it your sibling, a parent, or someone in your community? Role models reveal the kind of person we want to become, and can potentially become important anchors of inspiration. Whoever you hold in high esteem is probably going to affect how you grow and develop, so it's worth considering what they really stand for and if that's in line with who you want to be. Successness.com asked 9 successful South Africans from diverse backgrounds and industries, and their answers were fascinating.
1. Lise Kuhle: My Role Model is Nelson Mandela
Lise Kuhle founded Eco Smart in 2010, a business that manufactures commercially viable products out of up-cycled waste materials. Lise Kuhle is also a public speaker and a feature writer for Ethical Living magazine. She listed Madiba as her role model.
"Nelson Mandela is top of mind. He knew how to market himself, he knew how to work a room, he knew who he was and what he stood for, he knew when to budge and when not to. He was a businessman, an activist, a humanitarian and a poet with a wicked sense of humor.
2. Nomndeni Mdakhi: Steve Jobs, Adrian Gore and Oskido
Nomndeni Mdakhi is a born entrepreneur. She founded Edits Communications in 2011. Steve Jobs is her role model, among others.
"Steve Jobs for believing in the impossible. Adrian Gore, a man who built a business based on a longing to change people's lives. Oskido, for giving me a chance and choosing the unconventional route of business."
Steve Jobs co-founded Apple with Steve Wozniak and changed the way we think about design, technology, computing, and just about everything else. He was a famously innovative leader. See his biography here.
Adrian Gore is the CEO and founder of Discovery and played a fundamental role in changing the health insurance system in South Africa.
Oskido is one of the fathers of the contemporary South African music scene, a renowned house and kwaito DJ and producer. He is also a key connector and collaborator. Learn more about Oskido here .
3. Linda Olagunju: Ordinary Africans Are My Role Models
Linda Olagunju is the Managing Director at DLO Energy Resources & Founder of the Renewable Energy Forum South Africa. She has worked for leading international companies including Subsea7 in Paris & and AREG in Aberdeen. In December 2012 she was selected by the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper in recognition for her work in the energy sector. Linda holds ordinary people as her role models.
"The ordinary Africans that wake up every day in the face of adversity and decide to give life a second chance and pursue their dreams. Those are the people that inspire me. The continent is a constant source of inspiration to me I see who we are and I see how even greater we could be."
4. Terri Brown: I'm Inspired By Go-Getters
Terri Brown is the founder of Actuate. She began Actuate in 2002 with no capital as an internal marketing and communications agency that offers clients bespoke strategies to align their employees with their brand. Today, Actuate has won numerous industry awards and has some of South Africa's biggest corporates as clients. Terri identifies people who make the world more interesting as her role models.
"I'm inspired by creators and makers, people who get off the couch and do something. The world is too full of people offering advice from the comfort of their sofa."
5. Guy Adam Ailion: My Inspirations are Many
Guy Ailion is one of South Africa's brightest young architects. The winner of SA's 2010 National Architectural Student of the Year award for his M.A.Thesis Everywhere is Here: Architecture and a Developing Information Society, his design is informed by a dual fascination with moving images and the urban environment. Guy shared his rich list of role models.
"My Parents are my role models whose partnership of personalities, successes and love for one another, has been a constant beat in my heart worth dancing to forever. My inspirations are many, and so they should be. Here are a few:"
John Maeda a mind that brings together, with Applelike style and clarity the disciplines of technology, simplicity, design, leadership, and business. Richard Branson a fierce creator and business inspiration. Emmanuel Pratt A nomadic think tank who leaves a trail of inspiration cake and creativity behind him for people to feed on. Kevin Lynch A romantic theorist and writer of urban planning and the human perception of cities as place. Wes Anderson A colourful story telling genius and creator of twisted and immersive narratives. Pablo Picasso For remaining a child genius and reminding us to look at things not only differently, but with bright eyes."
6. Ajen Sita: I Learn From Everyone Around Me
Ajen Sita is the CEO of Ernst & Young Africa. Sita is the E&Y's South African head of audit and chairman of the South Africa's Thuthuka Education Upliftment Fund. He finds role models in everyone around him by being open to learning from everything.
"There's no one person I would pick as a role model. I think I learn so much from so many people all of the time. I learn from my kids. My daughter's thirteen, my son is nine. I look at their enthusiasm and passion for life. They give full commitment to sports or school, or whatever they're doing. That inspires me to say, am I doing the same?
Also people that I work with. Every day people are bringing new ideas, new innovation, new ways of thinking. It inspires me when I see that with the same issues, such diverse groups of people can look at them differently and see different things. So I draw a lot of inspiration from listening to broad and diverse groups of people to get perspective before making a decision or a judgement on something.
And of course there are many organisations that have had success, either for the organisation or individuals. In terms of growing businesses across Africa, I would look at those as role models of what people have done, and ask what has made them successful. So it's not just one person, but I try to learn something from everything that's going on around me."
7. Nathalie Schooling: My Role models Are People Like Siyabulela Xusa
Nathalie Schooling is the founder and managing director of N'Lighten. An experienced strategist, trainer and customer experience improvement specialist, Nathalie has more than 25 years' experience in the customer service industry. She is inspired by young South Africans.
"My role models are Young South Africans who, against all odds, have succeeded, such as Siyabulela Xusa."
Siyabulela Xusa is a young South African rocket scientist. He comes from the township of Umthatha and is studying at Harvard, working on developing new kinds of energy. He is an advisory member of the Energy Advisory Panel of the African Union and has an asteroid named after him.
8. Pearl Thusi: My Mentor Is Basetsana Kumalo
Pearl Thusi is a television presenter, model and actress who first rose to fame by co-presenting the kid's show iCrew on SABC3. She is also known for her role as orphan Samkelisiwe Nkambule on the SABC1 drama series Zone 14, from 2011-2012, and appearances in many other TV series.
"My mentor, Basetsana Kumalo, taught me that no one has ever arrived. The moment you believe you are "it" is the moment you stagnate and regress. You are always a work in progress."
Basetsana "Bassie" Khumalo is the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Basetsana Woman Investment Holdings. She is a director of multiple companies, and also a television personality and brand ambassador. She was Miss South Africa in 1994.
9. Tumi Morake: My Mother And Women Like Her Inspire Me
Tumi Morake, pictured, is a writer, actress and comedienne. Tumi has performed on stage, on television and in films and is one of a handful of successful female comedians on the corporate and commercial scene. Her mother and other women leaders in her industry are her role models.
"Knowing that my mother was a pioneer in her own right makes me want to be remembered as such. The idea of being in the Entertainment history books excites me and keep me going. My late mother, sister-in-law and every woman I read about who is a first in their industry."
Ranging from classic role models like Nelson Mandela and Steve Jobs to relatively unknown figures and even to everyday people, these leaders have shared who their role models are. Whether it's someone in their profession or simply someone whose character they admire, they have each identified people who inspire them and who they can learn from. Who are your role models? Tell us here and we may just interview them.


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As his twenty-year partnership with the detective Sherlock Holmes draws to a close, a vibrant, young foreign woman captures Dr. Watson's heart, complicating his already-strained relationship with his old partner. But when she manages to befriend Sherlock's unsociable brother Mycroft, Sherlock must discover the mystery behind her true intentions.
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You're going to read this book because it is one of the best, most touching, hilarious, heart warming, tear-jerking Sherlock Holmes novels ever written.
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"The Watson Chronicles is written for those of you who like your Holmes very canonical—and as it's Watson-centric, perfect for readers who feel like the good doctor never quite gets enough page-time. There's also more Mycroft—the Mycroft you read about in the Canon or saw in the Granada series, and not the more edgy version created by Mark Gattiss. 4 1/2 stars."
—The Well-Read Sherlockian
"Ann Margaret Lewis' The Watson Chronicles: A Sherlock Holmes Novel in Stories are six connected stories that begin in 1900 as Holmes contemplates retirement and offer an interesting view of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes, and Watson; the stories are told with sentiment and imagination."
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"Lewis demonstrates her thorough familiarity with all things Sherlock, and devotees will appreciate the way she weaves her stories into Doyle's world…"
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I must admit as I read these tales I almost felt as if I myself were in the sitting room on Baker Street gazing at Sherlock Holmes puffing on his pipe as he his mind worked his way through another impossible mystery. Bravo, Ann Margaret Lewis, bravo indeed!
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Starting a new Blog?? January 29, 2009Posted by Jeremy in Business, Green Business, Social Networking, Tools.
Tags: Blog, Business
Blogging is an awesome way for people to share knowledge. Whether it be for personal or business reasons there are many good reasons to give it a try.
Personally, I think that businesses should have a blog. It would be in their best interests to have an active blog. They can discuss what's going on with their business, products, markets, etc. This allows the customers and potential customers to connect with the company in a more personal way than they will on a standard web site. It also allows the business to be a knowledge provider and earn trustworthiness with the clients and potential clients.
If you decide to start a blog you need to start reading ProBlogger's Blog (twitter @ProBlogger). He has a wealth of information for blogging. His blog should be on every blogger's list of required reading.
Today, he compiled a list of 29 tips (archive articles) for you if you are starting a new blog. Here is the article:
Starting Your First Blog? 29 Tips, Tutorials and Resources for New Bloggers
If you haven't started a blog for your business yet, you might want to consider it. If you do consider it, check out the ProBlogger blog post above for help.
Do you blog? Does your business blog? What do you see as the benefits and drawbacks?
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iOS 11.3.1 Jailbreak Released – Here are all the Details
If you are a fan, then you will be please to learn that an iOS 11.3.1 jailbreak is now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod users. Here are all the details.
Semi iOS 11.3.1 Jailbreak Released - Houdini Beta 3 Now Available
Though we are sitting right on top of the announcement of iOS 12, the Houdini semi-jailbreak has been updated to support iOS 11.3.1. Just like before, this is a semi-jailbreak which means that if your device restarts or loses power, you have to re-jailbreak it to reap the benefits of jailbreaking itself.
First thing's first: if you are really interested in this jailbreak, please make sure that you downgrade your device to iOS 11.3.1 right now. If you are already on that firmware, then you are in good shape. To learn more how to downgrade, check out the post here: Downgrade iOS 11.4 to iOS 11.3.1 on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch [Tutorial].
Once you have downgraded, all you have to do is grab Houdini from its official website, and use Cydia Impactor to restore it onto your device. You can follow the steps outlined here on how to do just that.
Support for iOS 11.2 to 11.3.1 (thanks to Ian Beer)
Home and lock screen widgets
(temporarily disabled)
Added Passcode customization in iOS 11
(with new features included)
Re-enabled themes in iOS 11
(partially works)
Added customizable icons
Customize iOS 11 Control Center
Option to disable system updates
Option to remove Houdini (stock iOS)
Faster startup time
UI Changes and bug fixes
Cleaner code base
Now, the thing here is: Houdini might sound wonderful but it really won't take you far in terms of what you should expect from a jailbreak. Sure, it will give you root access to your device, but it won't give you Cydia, the reason why you're going ahead with an iOS 11.3.1 jailbreak in the first place. Also, since this is a semi-jailbreak, therefore the inconveniences are quite a few here, something which you just can't ignore. If you're on older iOS 11.x firmware then I would highly recommend sticking around with Electra for that matter as it is a far better jailbreak in terms of features, thanks to Cydia.
But still, if you consider yourself an iOS enthusiast with a high flare for jailbreaking, then you may want to proceed without giving it a second thought. But remember, backup all your data before going ahead.


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Have you ever wondered where Christian beliefs about Satan, angels, and demons came from? I have, and I was fortunate enough to have my question answered on The Gospel Coalition's You Asked feature. Thanks to those at The Gospel Coalition for selecting my question as well as Gregg Allison for answering! Indeed, a lot of… Read more »
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Mobile Wikipedia Search
Ever felt that there's a better way to search Wikipedia when on a mobile device? I do–it feels like searching for things on Wikipedia when on my mobile device (Droid X) is clunky. There are three options I've pursued, but each have their own set of problems: Search directly on Wikipedia's mobile site – No… Read more »
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Here's a quick "project" I did. It's a page I made to get the RSS feed of a Twitter user: http://rossbender.com/random/twitter.php. This is helpful for me because I view Twitter streams in my RSS reader (Google Reader), but Twitter no longer publishes the RSS feeds on each user's Twitter page. It was a nice dabble… Read more »


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Kangana Ranaut is fighting on two fronts at the moment. She is defending herself from having taken undue writing and story credits for her upcoming film Simran. Another movie starring the Queen and Tanu Weds Manu actress is the subject of a legal notice by Ketan Mehta. The filmmaker has claimed that Ranaut stole a project that he had planned to direct with her and started work on the idea with another producer.
The project in question was launched as Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, through a 20-foot tall poster and a dip in the Ganga in Varanasi earlier this month.
Manikarnika is being produced by Zee Studios and Kamal Jain and directed by Krish, who has previously made Gamyam, Gabbar and Kanche. Mehta told The Indian Express in an interview that Ranaut had agreed to star as the nineteenth-century queen a year-and-a-half ago. The film, titled Rani of Jhansi – The Warrior Queen, was meant to have an English version too.
Mehta said that he was shocked to read that Ranaut had announced the film with Jain, who was allegedly a prospective co-producer on the original Rani of Jhansi film. "We had shared several drafts of the script, all the visual material and references of the film and designs over a period of time with her," Mehta said. "We had already tied up with an international co-producer and we're looking out for an Indian co-producer."
The development comes on the heels of the Simran controversy. Hansal Mehta's upcoming movie is about a Gujarati housewife in America who becomes a criminal. The September 15 release is loosely based on a BBC profile of an Indian-American nurse named Sandeep Kaur, who became a bank robber to support herself.
Apurva Asrani, who has collaborated on the writing and editing of five of Hansal Mehta's films, has accused Ranaut of eating into his contributions to Simran. Asrani is credited with the film's story, screenplay and dialogue, while Ranaut has "additional story and dialogue credit".
In an interview to the Mumbai Mirror tabloid, Asrani claimed, "I didn't know that Hansal had promised Kangana part of the writing credit till I had finished the edit. By the time I got to know, the announcement had been made." Asrani was dropped as the editor of Simran after the interview.
A Facebook post in which Asrani asked Hansal Mehta, who had chosen to stay silent all along, to "show some spine" finally evoked reactions from Simran's producer Shailesh Singh, Ranaut and Mehta. Shailesh Singh said in a press release, "Apurva has a legal document in his possession signed by all parties — Kangana, Hansal, the producers and himself wherein he agrees to the credits given by us." Singh claimed that a "printing error" was the reason for the order in which the credits appeared on the film poster. "If this is about him versus Kangana, I want to clarify that to please an actress; I'd have paid her more… Once the film hits screens, we will release the script online for the world to judge," he said.
Ranaut told the Huffington Post that she hadn't stolen anybody's work, and didn't want to be short-changed for her alleged contributions to Simran. "Nobody can take away from the fact that if Simran today is a story of a divorced woman, it's entirely introduced by me," she said in the interview. "If the film has feminist undercurrents, I included that... Even Apurva cannot take away from that, why should I be giving my precious time when I already have other commitments."
Hansal Mehta too finally broke his silence and put out a series of tweets, declaring that "My spine is whatever it is, weak or strong." The last word on the subject hasn't been said yet.


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High risk smokers in North Kirklees are to benefit from a £4.5million targeted lung health check scheme, designed to identify a range of health problems and speed up access to potentially life-saving treatment.
People aged between 55 and 74, who currently smoke or who have ever smoked, will be offered a free lung health check in the community close to their home, along with access to specialist stop smoking advice and appropriate follow-up, including CT scanning, if needed.
One of 10 NHS England schemes being launched around the country, North Kirklees is part of the £70million national Targeted Lung Health Checks project – one of the first to be rolled-out following the recent publication of the NHS Long Term Plan.
The Plan sets out an ambition that by 2028, the proportion of cancers diagnosed at stages 1 and 2 – at which point treatment leading to cure is more likely - will have risen from the current 50 per cent of patients to 75 per cent. The lung health check programme is part of how NHS England is planning to deliver the required improvements.
Lung cancer kills more people in West Yorkshire than any other cancer, with high levels of the disease diagnosed at late stage. There is now robust evidence that earlier diagnosis can be effectively encouraged through a combination of targeted lung health checks in high risk areas, public awareness, clinician education and better access to diagnostic testing.
Funding for the North Kirklees scheme will be provided to the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance, which will be formally accountable to NHS England for the delivery of the project. It will be led at local level by North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group, working with local partners Public Health colleagues at Kirklees Council.
Professor Sean Duffy, Clinical Lead with the WYH Cancer Alliance, welcomed the additional investment in North Kirklees and encouraged all those targeted for the health check to take up the invitation.
"The lung health check schemes bring huge benefits in spotting a wide range of illnesses, including bronchitis and emphysema – not just cancer – and it's an opportunity to access support, advice and potentially treatment much earlier than might otherwise be the case.
"We understand that it's not always easy or convenient for people to access health services, which is why these checks will be delivered on the doorstep, in local communities, close to home. It's a great opportunity for people to get checked out and take advantage of the free service."
Dr David Kelly, GP and Chair of North Kirklees CCG, said: 'Being included in this project is really great news. It means that people who are most at risk can be offered checks and will be able to get help earlier if they need it. Early detection of lung conditions means that NHS treatment is more likely to be successful. After today's confirmation, we look forward to working with our partners on the detailed plans for the project, to ensure we bring maximum benefit to those people who are targeted."
Coun Musarrat Khan, Kirklees Council Cabinet member for Health and Social Care, said: "We are hugely committed to helping people in Kirklees stay well for as long as possible. We strongly encourage people to take advantage of the free lung check programme – early diagnosis can save lives."