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GEORGETOWN, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2015) – AutoGuide has introduced the TV1000, a low-profile autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that tunnels under its loads to optimize assembly line processes and lean manufacturing. The state-of-the-art, computer-controlled TV1000 has a patent-pending, modular design that is the first of its kind.
The AutoGuide TV1000 transports materials through pickup and delivery routines. Its low profile allows it to tunnel under a cart, automatically hitch to it, and move it along a magnetic path.
"The technology and design of the TV1000 have already proven to be highly successful in world-class automotive manufacturing plants, and we're eager to introduce those benefits to more companies," said Scott McElmurray, vice president of AutoGuide. "It delivers immediate efficiencies and a quick return on investment."
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The TV1000 uses a modular design that includes several components. This flexibility allows for configurations that result in easier handling, more cost-efficient maintenance, and arrangements that can be switched to precisely fit specific needs.
The TV1000 follows programmable routes along a magnetic induction navigation system. The system has the ability to program RFID tags directly from the vehicle. It uses a 24-volt system with 28 AMP-hour batteries, with opportunity charging as a standard feature. The TV1000 has a weight capacity of 2000 kg.
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The TV1000 is the newest breakthrough innovation from AutoGuide, already a premier provider of AMRs. As with other AutoGuide AMRs, the TV1000 will maximize safety, reduce costs and limit product damage. AMRs ensure precise process flow around the clock, 24/7.
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AutoGuide builds the TV1000 in Georgetown, Ky., located in America's manufacturing heartland. As a result, AutoGuide can deliver the TV1000 in weeks instead of months, and with more features standard, so that customers can start increasing productivity and grow their bottom line sooner.
About AutoGuide
AutoGuide, a Heartland Automation Solutions Company, is a premier provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that transport materials through pickup and delivery routines in a variety of facilities including material handling, manufacturing and distribution. AutoGuide is proud to be located in Georgetown, Ky., part of America's manufacturing heartland. For more information, visit agmobilerobots.com or call +1 (502) 868-7638.


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The financing of companies has always involved headaches and uncertainties for financial managers of companies.
Credits for SMEs and alternatives for small and medium enterprises
Access to bank financing for Spanish companies has been reduced in recent years. The situation is aggravated in the case of credits for SMEs. SMEs are small and medium enterprises that have between 11 and 250 employees and are characterized by having certain financial limits. Due to the small size and limitations implicit in its characteristics, financing and access to credit becomes paramount to carry out the necessary investments for the growth or obtaining the necessary liquidity for the usual activity of the company. SMEs are the largest business network in our country, and despite this, they are the most difficult to find financing.
Types of banking commissions, what are the myths and the realities?
Bank commissions are one of the biggest headaches that surprise both investors seeking a return for their money, and companies seeking financing. There are many types of bank fees that are applied throughout the life of the contract, which can also drastically change the return on investment or make the loan more expensive. The bank profitability, sometimes, depends on these commissions or additional products that the entity requires to access a product or service.
Differences between loans and loans for companies
On many occasions the financial concepts of credit and loan are often used interchangeably, but, nevertheless, they are not the same and present several important differences. If you are looking for financing, it is essential that you know the particularities that each one presents, since there are several differences between credits and loans that influence your financing decision.
10 questions on financing through crowdlending
The financing of companies had always been linked to financial institutions, a traditional market with conditions, sometimes inaccessible to the predominant market of SMEs and self-employed workers. Due to the crisis and the rise of new technologies, a new alternative for more ethical and efficient financing for companies, crowdlending, began to materialize in Spain.
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My grandmother had a plaque on her wall that I loved. An embroidered sampler in a wood frame, with the simple words, "A house is made of brick and stone; homes are made of love alone."
As a child I vowed that one day I would have a home of my own, and a copy of that plaque would hang on my wall. Whenever I would visit my grandparent's country home "up the holler", I got a warm, fuzzy feeling, and the words on the plaque seemed to sum it up for me. Their house was small and cozy and smelled of fried chicken most of the time. The yard was wide and green, surrounded by steep forested hills on either side (thus, the "hollow") and criss-crossed by gurgling creeks where my cousins and I spent countless barefoot summer hours.
The house where I lived, by contrast, was not so warm and fuzzy. Just a plain three bedroom, one bath house. Technically, it was made of brick and yes, there was love. But there was enough dysfunction in our family situation to make it feel like nothing more than a dwelling most of the time. I mention this because the contrast between the two households was great enough to inspire my lifelong quest to determine just what it really means to have a home.
My teenage years were a whirlwind. For reasons that would take several volumes to explain, my family moved frequently. By the time I graduated from high school, I had attended eleven different schools, sometimes up to three different schools each year. Constantly being "the new kid" can leave you either really messed up, or extremely resilient. (I would like to believe I landed in the latter camp).
During that time, we lived in houses, apartments, condominiums, rustic (read- "without plumbing") cottages, you name it. We were actually temporarily homeless at times, while we were in transition. We became very adept at packing and unpacking. Most of the time, it felt like an adventure- since we did not have time to make lasting connections with people, there was not much pain or regret over leaving one place to go to another. We began to look forward to the next place we moved to be better than the last. The next place will solve all of our problems, life will be easier, and we'll make real friends. Even though we were usually disappointed in that regard, we knew we had each other. So despite the lack of roots, and our occasional spats, love got us through the chaos.
Years later, as I entered adulthood, I was eager to have a place of my own. One of my happiest memories is laying in a sleeping bag on the floor, the first night in my very own apartment. I had no furniture, no food in the fridge, yet I felt like a queen in a lavish palace- because it was mine. I paid for it, I was the only person who lived there, I could decorate it any way I wanted to. I could live there for as long as I chose, and no one would tell me when to move. That was the first time I can recall having the feeling I was truly "home".
I lived in that tiny one- bedroom apartment until I married, five years later. With my husband, I somehow slipped back onto the "moving track", though not as frequently as in my youth. We lived with his mother in her house for five years, then in a condo, then a house we bought. Later on we moved into a guest house on a horse ranch.
Finally one day we decided to move to Atlanta, Georgia (how that came about that is another story). In Georgia I was introduced to living in trailers, cabins, and eventually, million-dollar log homes.
My husband died in 2006, and we had no children, so I was once again alone. With the support of family and friends, I eventually transitioned into a new life. Within a few years, I moved into a new home which I had built to my own specifications. I also remarried and became a parent for the first time, stepmother my new husband's son.
I can honestly say I have enjoyed some aspect of each dwelling and town that I have resided in. I was blessed, because had the love of my family and friends, no matter where I was. But I have only truly felt "at home" in a few places. What was that elusive quality that made the difference?
The day I moved into the house I now share with my husband and stepson, I heard the echo of that night long ago that I spent on the floor of my first apartment. My home is the place of my choosing. It could be a small apartment, a huge mansion, or a motorhome travelling down the highway. I believe it is not the "brick and stone", and it is not the "love alone". It is being comfortable with where you are living; it is living where you choose to live, and making it your own. As my example has shown, we do not always have that option. I plan to enjoy my current home as much as I can, as long as life will allow. And now, I do have that plaque on my wall!
What is your definition of "home"? Can you be "at home" completely alone, or do you have to have companionship? How much does the physical setting matter to you? I would love to hear how others define the word, "home".


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Back in school I didn't have problems talking with other kids who weren't my closest friends in the world. That is not to say I was the most outgoing person either, but it wasn't very difficult to keep my thoughts in order while chatting with someone unfamiliar. Now, especially after the move, having a conversation with someone who is not my family or a good friend produces an array of fearful thoughts and feelings. Am I talking too much? Am I talking too little? Am I being boring? Am I smiling and making eye contact in the proper amounts? Is there something on my face or between my teeth? Do I seem like I don't want to talk? Like I'm closed off? Guarded? Distracted? If it's a woman, is she interpreting me as hitting on her? Do I seem anxious and scared? Mad? Mean? Gossipy? What is my body language saying? That's a lot of concerns to have while trying to also be comfortable and enjoy the conversation. Try running all of that through your head the next time you talk to someone new and see how easy that is. I often find myself rubbing my legs or rubbing my hands together in various ways to unconsciously soothe myself.
An example of how it affects me would be when I attended support groups for people with mental illness. They don't require you to speak about yourself if you didn't want to. I did want to and didn't want to at the same time. When it came to my turn to talk about how I was feeling and what had been going on in recent weeks, I did it, but kept my head angled down and my eyes focused on a spot on the table in front of me most of the time. It sounds strange because I'm at a support group with people who all have conditions which affect their behavior and, therefore, are not likely to judge me. But, in order to talk about myself personally, I had to do it by talking to the table instead of a person. Another reason I was afraid to look at people while talking in those groups was that my fearful thoughts would distract me and cause me to forget what I was saying. I didn't want to stop and say, "Wait, um, what was I just talking about?" Knowing that nobody would think any less of me if I did still didn't make it any easier.


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Australia to fly guns and ammunition into Iraq
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian military aircraft will fly guns and ammunition into Iraq to help fight Islamic State militants, Australia's prime minister said on Sunday.
"The United States government has requested that Australia help to transport stores of military equipment, including arms and munitions, as part of a multi-nation effort," Prime Minister Tony Abbott said in a statement.
"Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster aircraft will join aircraft from other nations including Canada, Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States to conduct this important task," Abbott added.
He did not say when the air drops would begin, but News Corp. newspaper reported in Sunday that the transport aircraft based at al-Minhad Air Base outside Dubai could fly their first mission within days.
Australian C-130s had previously made humanitarian air drops including food and water to thousands of people stranded by fighting on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq.
"Australia's contribution will continue to be coordinated with the government of Iraq and regional countries," Abbott said.
"The situation in Iraq represents a humanitarian catastrophe," he said.
"Australia remains in close contact with the United States and other international partners and we will continue to work to alleviate the humanitarian situation in Iraq and address the security threat posed by ISIL," he added, referring to the al-Qaida splinter group leading Sunni militants in Iraq, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, which now calls itself simply Islamic State.
The Australian government has said it is open to the prospect of launching air strikes against Islamic State militant targets, subject to invitations from the U.S. and Iraq governments.
Australia estimates 60 of its citizens are fighting for the Islamic State group and another al-Qaida offshoot Jabhat al-Nursa, also known as the Nusra Front in Iraq and Syria. Another 15 Australian fighters had been killed, including two young suicide bombers.
The government warns that the Islamic State movement poses and unprecedented domestic terrorism threat. Australia has proposed tough new counterterrorism laws and announced 630 million Australian dollars ($590 million) in new spending on intelligence, law enforcement and border protection agencies over the next four years to enhance security, including a roll out of biometric screening at airports.
Britain on Friday raised its terror threat level to severe, the second-highest level. But Australia announced on Saturday that its threat level remained at medium, a level that had not changed in more than a decade.
The chief of Australia's secret service David Irvine, director-general of the Australian Security Intelligence Organization, said last week that the nation's threat level would be reassessed if Australia took a combat role in Iraq or Syria.
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If you have certain symptoms, including itchy throat and eyes, coughing, runny nose, or sneezing during certain key months during the year, you should get some allergy tests done. It is not difficult to mistake the symptoms for those caused by common colds, but there are solutions. This article can give you some hints on how you can deal with your allergies and their symptoms.
If you suffer with allergies and thinking about getting a pet, choose one that has short fur. Long haired animals seem to trigger allergies more so than short haired animals. In order to cut down on the negative effect that your pet might have on you, do not let them sleep in your bed.
The western part of the country has seen an upsurge in the popularity of olive trees as decoration. Unfortunately, these trees produce a huge amount of pollen. Therefore it is important to identify these trees and protect yourself. Using a water hose to spray down a tree can help to reduce pollen.
Allergists perform skin tests to determine which allergens are likely to produce symptoms; however, test results may not necessarily tell how severe the allergy is. For instance, a test might indicate that you're allergic to a particular type of spore. Although you may only suffer with very mild symptoms when near this allergen, you also may not suffer at all.
Have you heard that your allergies can actually be caused by your own body? It could be true! You are a magnet for dust and pollen, and pick it up constantly when outdoors. You bring this stuff back into the home. You breathe it in. You transfer it to your bedding. Take a shower and don clean pajamas prior to going to bed to prevent issues from developing.
If you find yourself fighting allergy symptoms throughout the day, take note of the specific times during which the problems occur. The pollen count is at its highest between 5:00 A.M. and 10 A.M. Therefore, if you can, you should prevent going outside during this window of time. It's important that you limit your exposure to the elements during times when pollen is running rampant.
It is possible your carpet is an allergy culprit. Pollen and dust tends to gather on carpets. If your home is carpeted throughout, you might look into other flooring options; tile, wood and linoleum are all far easier on your allergies. You'll be amazed at the reduction of allergens in the air when you make this change. You will surely breathe easier! If you cannot do this, then vacuum on a daily basis.
Olive trees are have begun gaining popularity in western states as a decorative landscaping element. However, these trees produce huge amounts of pollen. Educating yourself about this tree can allow you to enjoy it in your surroundings, while still forming a plan of attack against your allergies. A great way to get rid of the pollen is to spray the tree down with a hose for a few minutes every day.
If you have not had success with your first few attempts to relieve your allergies, don't give up. You should try medications ranging from oral to herbal remedies. As an example, you might try an over-the-counter saline nasal spray or wash, eye drops for allergies, or prescribed medications, including leukotriene blockers or nasal steroids.
Close the windows in your home to keep out allergens. Pollen can easily get inside the home through open windows, and cause your allergy symptoms to escalate. Also, to eliminate allergens, be sure your air conditioning and vents are clean.
Remain cognizant of the amount of stress in your life. Most people aren't aware that stress affects allergies. This is even truer in people that have asthma. The higher the level of stress, the more susceptible you are to an allergy attack. While managing stress cannot get rid of allergies, it can make their symptoms less severe and help attacks pass more quickly.
If you always keep your windows fully closed because you will enjoy cleaner air indoors. Allergens from outside easily move into your home through open windows. In addition, be sure to periodically check any filters in your home, such as those in air conditioning units, so they can be cleaned and continue to work efficiently.
It is important for you to limit your exposure to whatever triggers your allergy symptoms. For example, if dust makes you miserable, you'll need to take steps to keep your home as dust-free as possible. You may not be willing to give up your pets if they trigger your allergies, but you can at least make sure they stay as well-groomed and clean as possible. Cleaning, dusting, and vacuuming can help to reduce the amount of pet dander that gets into the air, too.
A lot of people use allergy medication but not enough or not the right way. A lot of the medication require you to use it for a while before it becomes effective. Don't just start taking pills without learning how to use them. Speak with a doctor about proper dosages.
When planning a trip with a child suffering from food allergies, be sure to bring along plenty of safe foods. This is especially true if traveling abroad. It can be hard to find out if foods have allergens in them, which can cause a reaction.
Your child may need medication administered at school if they suffer from allergies. Consult the pediatrician for a note that explains any allergies. Give the school a couple of doses of his medication in case of emergency. A list of allergens that are likely to trouble your child can be quite handy. See that the school has one and have your child carry a copy as well.
Don't let your allergies keep you from doing what you love to do. Fight back against your symptoms and regain control of your life. Understanding the reasons and solutions can be followed with proper management. Keep the tips you have leaned here in mind as you go about your life without having to worry about these dreaded allergies!
Always talk to a doctor if you are currently taking allergy medication, even if it is over-the-counter. By doing so they can determine whether the medication you are thinking of taking will be adequate for your symptoms, or whether an alternative is required.
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The sound of the drums was overwhelming as I pulled up to the street next to my apartment. My neighbors and many others were gathered on the street to celebrate the end of the Ganesh (guh-NAYSH) festival.
In Paul's exhortation to the Ephesian leaders, he proclaimed, "In every way I've shown you that by laboring like this, it is necessary to help the weak and to keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, for He said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive'" (Acts 20:35 HCSB).
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A campaign to get more North East women into the surveying industry has launched, led by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
The Surveying the Future campaign intends to drive more diversity overall in the profession, in a bid to tackle a dearth of skilled workers identified by sector companies.
Sean Tomkins, RICS chief executive, said he hoped the industry could tackle a lack of diversity among its traditionally while, middle-class and male-dominated ranks.
North East-based chartered planning and development surveyor Hannah Furness joined the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment at Northumbria University as a senior lecturer, after six years in professional practice.
She said: "We are starting to see more women enroll on our built environment-related courses. This is encouraging, but we are still a long way off seeing an equal gender split of students undertaking any such degrees."
Ms Furness is also chair of RICS Matrics North East — a networking and support group for surveying students, trainees and those who have been qualified for ten years or less.
She added: "Not enough young people really know, or understand what surveyors do. More information about the role of surveyors and how to get into the industry needs to be made available to those considering their career options, starting at school level.
"It is a common myth that surveyors all wear hard hats and work on building sites; there is a vast range of career options available for all, in locations all over the region, and indeed all over the world.
"The construction industry is changing and relies less on brawn and more on brainpower and relevant work experience. Women are just as suited as men to take up employment in tomorrow's high-tech, multi-skilled, and innovative property and construction sector. Firms that actively seek to recruit more women are more likely to have a competitive edge over those that don't."
Louise Brooke-Smith, a chartered urban land economist and town planner, is the first female President of RICS in the organisation's 147-year history.
As part of the campaign, she has visited colleges and universities to raise awareness of surveying as an exciting career option for everyone, regardless of race, age or gender.
She added: "Evidence shows that a more diverse workforce makes simple business sense. There should be absolutely no barriers to anyone's aspirations. So this year, I have devoted myself to highlighting some of the most effective initiatives and raising awareness of the breadth of careers across our industry.
"I think partly why so few women are attracted to careers in construction, infrastructure, property and land is because there are so few successful females in such roles in the public eye. Our campaign will really drive through change in this area and highlight a broad diversity of talented professionals who are shaping the world we live in."


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Saucesational: An Experiment in Applesauce - Akane
We were able to have a few of yet another new variety of apples to this orchard this season. Hopefully next season we'll have even more so more folks can get a bag (or two). The Akane is one of the parents of the popular Sansa. It's a nice, crisp early apple with a sweet, tart flavor. The feedback from our customers/apple eaters was this is definitely going to be a good apple.
Diane saved a few of the more damaged ones and I was able to make it into some sauce for my Saucesational Experiment.
I peeled, cored and sliced the akane's up and piled them full into my mini crock pot. They kept their shape for quite awhile in the heat but all of a sudden I came to stir them and they were done! The cooked down pretty smooth but I almost felt the texture was slightly flaky.
Jared really liked this tart flavorful sauce, but for me it was a bit too tart. I tried it right after the sansa sauce and it felt sour to me. But, since the Sansa's made such a sweet sauce, I waited, and tried it again later with a fresh pallet. Still tart but no longer sour.
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Second lunch lady pleads not guilty in $500K theft
NEW CANAAN — Attorneys representing one the lunch ladies accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from two New Canaan schools recently entered a not guilty plea in court.
Marie Wilson appeared in state Superior Court in Stamford on Nov. 27 before Judge John Blawie with her sister Joanne Pascarelli, also a lunch lady, who pleaded not guilty to a first-degree larceny charge back in September. Following the plea, Wilson's case was continued to Jan. 11.
Wilson, a Wilton resident, had been employed as the assistant food director at New Canaan High School. Pascarelli, of Stratford, oversaw the food services program at Saxe Middle School. In mid-August, police issued warrants for the sisters' arrests, charging them with larceny and defrauding a public community for allegedly stealing $478,588 from 2012 to 2017.
Mark Sherman, attorney for Wilson, said it's still early in the court process.
"We've requested a jury," he said. "For the next several months the prosecutors are going to be sharing the discovery with us. This means they're going to be sharing the records that they have so we can craft a defense."
The records provided were received by police after executing a search warrant and then provided to Wilson's attorneys. Sherman said they have already started the process of looking through the records provided, but it's premature to comment on the evidence at this point.
"We're anxious to resolve this case as quickly and fairly as possible," he said.
At some point early next year, there will be a supervised pre-trial with a judge, Sherman said.
"This means both sides will have a chance to share their position of the case," he said. "The judge will then try to resolve the case without going to trial."
According to previous reports, Pascarelli and Wilson were placed on administrative leave in late 2017 and resigned in December around the time when the Board of Education began looking into possible theft of money.
New Canaan public schools have since been reimbursed for the stolen money and added several changes to the their cafeterias
The two lunch ladies appeared again briefly on Thursday for Pascarelli's court date. Attorney Darnell Crossland, who represented Pascarelli, said he had more records of his client and needed time to review them.
One of the cases brought against Pascarelli was the discrepancy in average daily deposits made at Saxe Middle School in the time before and after her resignation.
At Saxe Middle School, the average daily deposit from the 2013 to 2016 fiscal year — from July 1 to June 30 — ranged from $18 to $33 a day. After a new software installation in summer of 2016 that registered and documented cash intake, daily deposits went up to an average of $93 a day for the 2017 school year.
According to an affidavit, Pascarelli told police in an interview in March she didn't know how such a discrepancy could be explained and that she would "never take money."
Pascarelli's case was also continued to Jan. 11.
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Vermont Public Radio reports the state's Attorney General Bill Sorrell wants the Legislature to enact a "one cent per ounce excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages." He blames soda for the state's rising obesity rates, despite Vermont maple syrup having nearly the same calorie count as sugar and high fructose corn syrup.
How about taxing "the official flavor of Vermont," Mr. Sorrell? Whether he wants to admit it or not, the sugar found in pure maple syrup is no healthier than white sugar, according to the Cornell Sugar Maple Research & Extension Program:
The sugar in maple syrup is sucrose and invert sugar. White sugar is sucrose, whereas invert sugar is a breakdown product of sucrose. There is no evidence that maple syrup is healthier than white sugar.
In fact, white table sugar contains 49 calories per tablespoon and pure maple syrup contains 52 calories per tablespoon, one calorie less than high fructose corn syrup that is found in most of the sugar sweetened beverages Mr. Sorrell proposes taxing.
Here's how we see it, Mr. Sorrell: Your state consistently leads the U.S. in the production of maple syrup with 890,000 gallons produced in 2010 alone. That makes Vermont a contributor to the so-called obesity epidemic when millions of consumers nationwide smother steaming hot plates of pancakes with with your state's pure maple syrup.
In the spirit of fairness, what are your thoughts about asking state legislators nationwide to enact sin taxes on Vermont maple syrup, Mr. Sorrell? All is fair in love and anti-obesity crusades, isn't that right?
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A new service supporting homeless people has launched in Leicester
- 11 Aug
Charity, P3 has opened offices in De Montfort Street Leicester to support people at risk of becoming homeless.
A support team will be working with homeowners and tenants aged sixteen and over, to help them stay in their homes, reports the Leicester Mercury.
The charity already worked in Ilkeston, Derbyshire but now has offices all over the country.
Spokesman Andrew Regan said: "We aim to deliver a focused, individual support plan based on each person's tenancy support needs. It is a flexible service which works to help people find solutions helping them to live with security and maintain their independence within their homes. Initially, we offered hostel accommodation and beds for homeless people, but we soon realised that's not going to solve the problem. Our aim is to try to stop people from becoming homeless in the first place. We help with all sorts of housing issues - from helping with drug and alcohol addiction and debt, to dealing with problem landlords and offering legal advice."
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If John Daly is going to play at The Open this year, he's going to have to walk just like everybody else.
Daly's request to use a cart at this year's final major at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland has been denied, the R&A announced Saturday.
"Having considered all of the relevant factors, the Championship Committee has decided to decline his request. The R&A believe that walking the course is an integral part of the Championship and is central to the tradition of links golf which is synonymous with The Open. We must also ensure that, as far as possible, the challenge is the same for all players in the field."
Daly was permitted to use a cart at the PGA Championship in May due to an ailing right knee. He missed the cut at 11-over par. The 53-year-old was the first player to use a cart at a major since Casey Martin in 2012.
Tiger Woods was critical of Daly, stating he once walked a tournament with a broken leg.
Daly has just one PGA Tour win - the 2004 Buick Invitational - since his four-hole playoff victory over Costantino Rocca at The 1995 Open.


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Category Archives: Migration
11 September 2015 – PNW Migration Update
The ridge of high pressure remains in place – sort of. It has been displaced a tad more out into the Pacific and that may account for the easterly offshore flow.
Whatever the case, migration last night was unremarkable and ended quite early. I think this is just a pipeline issue as there has been some significant weather up north, probably holding back the migrants.
10 September 2015 – Marion County Barn Swallow Flyout
Just like last year the Barn Swallows have taken to a roost on the Marion/Yamhill County border along the Willamette River. They take flight arount 13:16 UTC (6:13 AM PDST)
10 September 2015 – PNW Migration Update
Another solid night of migration. This high pressure ridge just wants to stick around. That brings gentle winds out of the north and makes excellent conditions for southbound migrants.
Greater White-fronted Geese, Sandhill Cranes, and more winter sparrows are all being reported in the area. It's a good time to get out into the field.
Here it is, your moment of zen:
09 September 2015 – PNW Migration Update
I'm having a bit of trouble using WordPress — it keeps crashing and i am losing my drafts.
This is the third attempt and i'm just going to post the radar and wind maps i intended to comment on.
Update: Here's a great article on Radar Ornithology that Tom Auer (his web site is found in the side bar) just tweeted.
08 September 2015 – PNW Migration Update
Just a quick post today.
Light winds out of the north brought some quite heavy migration across the area.
Let's have a look:
Update: I wanted to add that the first Fox and Golden-crowned Sparrows are being reported in the Metro Area.
04 September 2015 – PNW Migration Update
Another solid wave of migrants moved through, and into the area last night. Not quite as robust as yesterday, but still decent.
The drop in density is probably due to the nature of yesterday's event. When migrants are held up for a while i suspect they build up a bit of "pressure"; in both numbers and urges. So that when the weather conditions change favorably, they kind of pour forth to relieve the pressure.
You can see from the wind map our weak high pressure system is still in place giving us these calm winds out of the north. It looks like this will persist for a day or two as well.
I put in the National Composite today — take a look at the west side of Lake Michigan! From Green Bay to Chicago the movement was extreme. Heavy yellow returns across the board. To save space i did not put up a loop from either of the three stations, but if your curious what a mega event looks like take a look at Green Bay's loop on the DuPage Weather Lab. I did archive the loop and may put it up later if there is nothing going on here.
03 September 2015 – PNW Migration Update
OK this is more better.
With the winds shifting on the shoulder of a weak high pressure system, a bit of the pent up migration urges were released last night. We had a fairly heavy passing last night — even a tiny touch up into the 30 dBZ zone (yellow). Nothing like Duluth a couple of days ago, but still pretty solid.
For today's moment of zen we have Cameron's Winds of the Earth, the loop from our local RTX station, and a static shot of the National Composite archived over on Paul's website.
I pulled back on the WOTE snap shot so we can see the line of typhoons out in the Pacific. Anytime you see red in the Wind Power Density plot, just hope it's not headed for you.
02 September 2015 – PNW Migration Update
The radar was obscured by the weather last night. We could make out very low level movement between the cells but nothing to write about. I did hear a number of Swainson's Thrush nocturnal flight calls the past couple of nights.
Up north in BC at the Tatlayoko banding station the first Fox and Golden-crowned Sparrows were banded and a flock of Greater White-fronted Geese were seen.
01 September 2015 – Migration Update
Looking at the wind mapping you can see that the inland pipeline is still being hampered by strong southerlies, especially in BC. But the strong fliers coming out of Alaska may just hitch a ride out over the ocean and pass up Washington and Northern Oregon. Eh, who knows.
In any event, migration in the metro area was muted and probably limited to reshuffling. So lets take a look at the National Composite (thanks Paul!). Pretty muted, but more widespread — except for this season's darling – Duluth!
So i cherry picked that loop; and note the EXTREME radar returns way into the 30 dBZ zone, which is off the charts crazy.


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Part 1 of a 2 part series.
The Beatles. Elvis. Jimi Hendrix. The Doors. The Rolling Stones. Nirvana. The music will never stop. Ever.
One of my favorite quotes, from any song, is from the Libertines, "If you've lost your faith and love in music, then the end won't be long." People will never lose faith in the music, and rock and roll has been around for about 50 years now, and there are two schools of Rock. Brits and Americans.
Americans will always love British rock…Beatles, Stones, Radiohead, Zeppelin. Americans generally diss on their own kind, in favor of their tea-carrying pansy grandparents. I'm just going to lay it on you, and SCIENTIFICALLY PROVE that American rock and roll rocks harder than British shit does.
I admit, I used to be a Brit-head. At one time, the only bands I ever listened to were British rock bands…Beatles, Stones, Zeppelin, Radiohead, Libertines. It wasn't out of "being cool" or being indie or any shit like that. I was just really into the Beatles, Zep and Radiohead, which then transferred into Stones, and then later, I found the Libertines, and listened to that shit non-stop. Non-Stop.
Let's break it down, blow by blow. I am assuming you fucktards have listened to all of these bands, they aren't that indie.
Brits First
The Beatles– the fucking Beatles. They invented the modern conception of what it means to be a rockstar. The Beatles' influence on rock music, culture and history is undeniable. Something to note…The Beatles worked so hard on their music, copying American Rock and Roll that was going on at the time. They idolized Roy Orbison, Elvis and Bob Dylan. They were in love with America, and America was in love with the Beatles.
The Rolling Stones– the archetype badass band. Savage, country-western, badass fools.
Led Zeppelin- The Zep is the one of the most legendary bands of all time, with mysterious deaths, Satanism, dubious fish usage. Zep took the Stones' wildness to another level, and that's why Zep couldn't last more than 10 years. They recorded Zep I and Zep II in the same year. It took them one night to record all of Zep I, one of the greatest rock albums of all time. How the fuck can you make a Joan Baez song rock? Zep did it.
That's all the old people I'm going to get into. Fuck The Who.
Radiohead– Radiohead is arguably the greatest band in our generation, a serious attempt to create art through distortion pedals. Creep, although overplayed and made fun of, is one of the best rock songs ever. Just 4 chords over and over, what a fucking song.
Libertines/ Babyshambles– Pete Doherty is a modern-day savage, in the mold of the old American rock stars. He's 28 now, which means he missed the CRUCIAL deadline of dying by overdose by the age of 27. Now, if he wants to keep his title of savage, he has to live until he's 80, like Keith Richards. If he didn't die yet, he shouldn't die for a long time. To ignore the Libertines and Babyshambles because of his annoying habit of getting arrested and making headlines with supermodels, you are ignoring a force of nature.
In addition to the major savages, the Brits do carry a very, very solid lineup of lesser savages, who are nevertheless savages who carry the queen's undies for a flag.
Ozzy- Prince of Darkness
Arctic Monkeys– Relatively Newbs…have you listened to these songs? They are NUTS.
Oasis– old hands in the kingdom of lesser savages. Bitter, gay brother bitch fights have reduced this band to a soap opera who sometimes plays guitar. Weak effort.
The Animals– House of the Rising Sun, anyone?
David Bowie– Transvestite savage, not from this planet I think
Queen– flaming homosexual rockstar. What a fucking badass. Roughty posted "another one bites the dust," and it was nice.
The Who– suck
Sum-up for the Brits. The best old Brit bands are the ones who are the best at copying the American style (Stones, Beatles, Zep). These are the bands that grew up listening to Elvis, and old-school blues and country, and mashed it all up with a heavy amp, and distortion when necessary.
The new school of Brits, including Radiohead and the Babyshambles, are pushing into their own element. They are not so much copying Americans, as they are creating a whole new thing. The new Brits are really pushing the envelope of "What it means to Rock the Fuck out," but sometimes, I feel like they get tripped up in their attempts of grandeur. I think Coldplay is a good example of a band that pushed too hard in one direction, and kind of turned into jelly in the stratosphere. Keep it simple, Brits, Keep it simple.
Overextension is a defining trait of the Brits, and one that often leads to their downfall. Think American Colonies, other colonies around the world, Iraq, and Spice Girls.


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Manchaug (GNIS FID: 611022) is a populated place located within the Town of Sutton, a minor civil division (MCD) of Worcester County.
The elevation of Manchaug is 430 feet. Manchaug appears on the Uxbridge U.S. Geological Survey Map. Worcester County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours).
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@article {9453, title = {Likelihood that expectations of informal care will be met at onset of caregiving need: a retrospective study of older adults in the USA.}, journal = {BMJ Open}, volume = {7}, year = {2017}, pages = {e017791}, abstract = {
BACKGROUND: Ageing adults are likely to expect informal caregiving assistance from a friend or family member, reflecting the reality that most long-term care (LTC) is provided by family and friends. The purpose of the study was to determine the likelihood that expectations of care will be unmet at the onset of functional disability, and the factors that impact that likelihood.
METHODS: Community-dwelling respondents from biannual repeated assessments (2006-2010) of the Health and Retirement Study over age 65 who expressed a caregiving expectation prior to need were included in the final analytical sample (n=1352). Logistic regression and change models were specified to address impact of variables on unmet expectations.
RESULTS: Expectations of care were unmet for almost one-third (32\%) of the sample, among whom 30\% were not receiving needed care. Unmet expectations were associated with being unmarried, older and having a higher number of ADL deficits. Change over time in the number of predictor variables influenced the likelihood of unmet expectations.
CONCLUSIONS: Unplanned dependence on formal care systems and/or having unmet care needs places elders at risk of negative outcomes. Knowledge of factors that impact whether expected care is eventually received provides robust evidence for counselling individuals regarding the need to plan for additional LTC services.}, keywords = {Caregiving, Community-dwelling, Marriage, Social Support}, issn = {2044-6055}, doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017791}, author = {Abrahamson, Kathleen and Hass, Zachary and Laura Sands} } @article {6999, title = {Black-White Disparities in Functional Decline in Older Persons: The role of cognitive function}, journal = {The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences}, volume = {60}, year = {2005}, pages = {933-939}, publisher = {60}, abstract = {Background. Black elders have a greater frequency of functional decline than do white elders. The impact of cognitive function on explaining black white disparities in functional decline has not been extensively explored. Methods. To compare the extent to which different risk domains (comorbidity, smoking, socioeconomic status (SES), self-rated health, and cognitive function) explain more frequent functional decline in black elders, we studied 779 black and 4892 white community-dwelling adults aged 70 and older from the Assets and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old (AHEAD), a population-based cohort study begun in 1993. Our primary outcome was worse functional status at 2 years than at baseline. We used logistic regression to compare the unadjusted with the adjusted black white odds ratios (ORs) after adjusting for each risk domain. Results. At baseline black participants aged 70 79 had higher rates of smoking, diabetes, and hypertension; lower SES; and worse cognitive function than did white participants (p .05 for all). The mean cognitive score was 15.7 in black and 21.8 in white participants (p .01). Black participants had a higher frequency of 2-year functional decline than did white participants (10.9 vs 4.7 ; OR = 2.61, 95 confidence interval CI , 1.69 4.03 adjusted for age and sex). Adjustment for comorbidity and smoking did not significantly change the black white OR, whereas self-rated health and SES accounted for about half the risk. Adjustment for cognitive function accounted for nearly all the associated decline (OR = 1.10, 95 CI, 0.67 1.79). Among participants aged 80 and over, those who were black had significantly lower risk for functional decline after adjustment for cognitive function (OR = 0.61, 95 CI, 0.38 0.96 vs OR = 1.08, 95 CI, 0.70 1.66 adjusted for age and sex only). Conclusions. Cognitive function mediated the higher frequency of functional decline among black elders. Efforts to understand cognitive function may enhance our understanding of black white disparities in health outcomes.}, keywords = {Demographics, Health Conditions and Status}, author = {Sandra Y. Moody-Ayers and Kala M. Mehta and Lindquist, Karla and Laura Sands and Kenneth E Covinsky} } @article {6848, title = {Additive Effects of Cognitive Function and Depressive Symptoms on Mortality in Older Community Living Adults}, journal = {The Journals of Gerontology: Medical Sciences}, volume = {58A}, year = {2003}, pages = {M461-467}, publisher = {58A}, abstract = {Background. Poor cognitive function and depressive symptoms are common in the elderly, frequently coexist, and are interrelated. Both risk factors are independently associated with mortality. Few studies have comprehensively described how the combination of poor cognitive function and depressive symptoms affect the risk for mortality. Our aim was to examine whether the combination of varying levels of cognitive function and depressive symptoms affect the risk of mortality in community-living elderly adults. Methods. We studied 6301 elderly adults (mean age, 77 years; 62 women; 81 white) enrolled in the Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old (AHEAD) study, a prospective study of community-living participants conducted from 1993 to 1995. Cognitive function and depressive symptoms were measured using two validated measures developed for the AHEAD study. On each measure, participants were divided into tertiles representing the best, middle, and worst scores, and then placed into one of nine mutually exclusive groups ranging from best functioning on both measures to worst functioning on both measures. Mortality rates were assessed in each of the nine groups. Cox proportional hazards models were used to control for potentially confounding characteristics such as demographics, education, income, smoking, alcohol consumption, comorbidity, and baseline functional impairment. Results. During 2 years of follow-up, 9 (548) of the participants died. Together, cognitive function and depressive symptoms differentiated between elderly adults at markedly different risk for mortality, ranging from 3 in those with the best function on both measures to 16 in those with the worst function on both measures ( p , .001). Furthermore, for each level of cognitive function, more depressive symptoms were associated with higher mortality rates, and for each level of depressive symptoms, worse cognitive function was associated with higher mortality rates. In participants with the best cognitive function, mortality rates were 3 , 5 , and 9 in participants with low, middle, and high depressive symptoms, respectively ( p , .001 for trend). The corresponding rates were 6 , 7 , and 12 in participants with the middle level of cognitive function ( p , .001 for trend), and 10 , 13 , and 16 in participants with the worst level of cognitive function ( p , .001 for trend). After adjustment for confounders, participants with the worst function on both measures remained at considerably higher risk for death than participants with the best function on both measures (adjusted hazard ratio, 3.1; 95 confidence interval, 2.0 4.7). Conclusions. Cognitive function and depressive symptoms can be used together to stratify elderly adults into groups that have significantly different rates of death. These two risk factors are associated with an increased risk in mortality in a progressive, additive manner.}, keywords = {Health Conditions and Status}, url = {http://biomed.gerontologyjournals.org/contents-by-date.0.shtml}, author = {Kala M. Mehta and Kristine Yaffe and Kenneth M. Langa and Laura Sands and Whooley, Mary and Kenneth E Covinsky} } @article {6741, title = {Self-restriction of medications due to cost in seniors without prescription coverage.}, journal = {J Gen Intern Med}, volume = {16}, year = {2001}, month = {2001 Dec}, pages = {793-9}, publisher = {16}, abstract = {
OBJECTIVE: Little is known about patients who skip doses or otherwise avoid using their medications because of cost. We sought to identify which elderly patients are at highest risk of restricting their medications because of cost, and how prescription coverage modifies this risk.
DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS: Cross-sectional study from the 1995-1996 wave of the Survey of Asset and Health Dynamics Among the Oldest Old, a population-based survey of Americans age 70 years and older.
MEASUREMENTS: Subjects were asked the extent of their prescription coverage, and whether they had taken less medicine than prescribed for them because of cost over the prior 2 years. We used bivariate and multivariate analyses to identify risk factors for medication restriction in subjects who lacked prescription coverage. Among these high-risk groups, we then examined the effect of prescription coverage on rates of medication restriction.
MAIN RESULTS: Of 4,896 seniors who regularly used prescription medications, medication restriction because of cost was reported by 8\% of subjects with no prescription coverage, 3\% with partial coverage, and 2\% with full coverage (P <.01 for trend). Among subjects with no prescription coverage, the strongest independent predictors of medication restriction were minority ethnicity (odds ratio [OR], 2.9 compared with white ethnicity; 95\% confidence interval [95\% CI], 2.0 to 4.2), annual income <$10,000 (OR, 3.8 compared with income > or =$20,000; 95\% CI, 2.4 to 6.1), and out-of-pocket prescription drug costs >$100 per month (OR, 3.3 compared to costs < or =$20; 95\% CI, 1.5 to 7.2). The prevalence of medication restriction in members of these 3 risk groups was 21\%, 16\%, and 13\%, respectively. Almost half (43\%) of subjects with all 3 risk factors and no prescription coverage reported restricting their use of medications. After multivariable adjustment, high-risk subjects with no coverage had 3 to 15 times higher odds of medication restriction than subjects with partial or full coverage (P <.01).
CONCLUSIONS: Medication restriction is common in seniors who lack prescription coverage, particularly among certain vulnerable groups. Seniors in these high-risk groups who have prescription coverage are much less likely to restrict their use of medications.}, keywords = {Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Cohort Studies, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services, Male, Prescription Fees, Risk Factors, Socioeconomic factors, Treatment Refusal, United States}, issn = {0884-8734}, doi = {10.1111/j.1525-1497.2001.10412.x}, author = {Michael A Steinman and Laura Sands and Kenneth E Covinsky} }


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Jain Vishva Bharati University (JVBU) is a Deemed University that was founded in 1991 with the inspiration of Acharya Tulsi, the first Anushasta, in Ladnun, of Nagaur district (Rajasthan) to promote Oriental Studies. Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (JVBU) strives to provide world class education blended with moral values and spirituality. JVBU boasts collaboration with six international universities, national MoUs with more than 20 institutes and various industrial tie-ups to aid placement of students. JVBU focuses on the advancement of Indological Studies, Indian culture and philosophy.
JVBU's lush green campus features well maintained gardens, parks, and a pollution free wholesome environment. The well secured campus hosts world class facilities such as smart classrooms, a rich library, computer labs, language and audio visual lab, digital studio, hostel, medical centre, meditation and yoga centre, auditorium, gymnasium, sports facilities, canteen, guest house, transport facilities, alumni association, placement cell, and career and counseling cell.
Eligibility Criteria: BA/B com/B. Sc - 10+2 or Equivalent with 45 percent marks in aggregate B. Ed & B. Ed integrated course - PTET qualified conducted by the Rajasthan Government for that year MA - 10+2+3 or its equivalent with 45 percent marks in aggregate M Ed - PMET qualified conducted by the Raj. Govt. for that year. Admission procedure: Admission notice is announced online. Candidates needs to collect application form and prospectus from the university or online or by post against payment of fees of 250/-(cash or DD) Duly filled form needs to be submitted along with photograph, required documents and fees either by post or in person before due date. Those fulfilling eligibility criteria, needs to go through admission test. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic merit and performance in written test and interview. FEES For details of regular course fees, visit http://jvbi.ac.in/pdf/menu/admission/Fee_Structure_2017_18.pdf For details of distance course fees, visit http://jvbi.ac.in/pdf/menu/distance/DDE_Fee_Structure.pdf The institute offers scholarship, fee exemption, and stipend to economically weak and meritorious students. For details on scholarship and stipend, visit http://jvbi.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=249&Itemid=839
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