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Each week CK Engineers will be trying to give you a picture of the state of one of the disciplines we work with, the Validation Engineers jobs market. Whether you are a Validation Engineer looking for a new role or an employer seeking new Validation Engineers to join your team, keeping up to date with industry news that impacts you is essential.
Our tracking is based on each week screening some of the UKs leading vacancy boards for how many Validation Engineer jobs have been advertised within the last 7 days. Please bear in mind that there is likely to be some repetition across jobs boards and some duplicate posting but our goal is to build up a picture of trends over time.
This week's summary is for week commencing 28th June 2016 for the past week and relates to Validation Engineer vacancies posted on:
- Totaljobs
- REngineeringjobs
- Reed
- The Engineer
- Just Engineers
Our results showed that from these job boards a total of 340 Validation Engineer jobs were published in the last week,
- 238 permanent roles
- 102 contract roles
Unsurprisingly we are reporting a drop in the volume of advertised validation engineer jobs this week. With job volumes having dropped by 16%, reflected in a 9% drop in permanent roles and 27% interim. It's clear to see the expected impact of the referendum has so far had a negative impact on engineering recruitment. Hopefully this is just a temporary glitch and some stability will resume next week.


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text: While not anything to write home about (unless you receive this e-mail at a home office), new construction figures in Chicago have been somewhat elevated in the past few years relative to the mid-2000s, says Reis analyst Brad Doremus. Despite no new units in Q4 2010, 2,415 units came online for in 2010, the largest seen since 2000. Reis expects 2011 to buck this trend, with just over 700 new units forecasted to be brought to market. This would rank as the second lowest amount of annual completions in the metro's history dating back to 1980, outpacing only 2007, in which just 669 units were completed. Construction activity will pick up after 2011, but expectations are for annual totals to remain below 2010's figure with completions expected to average roughly 1,800 between 2012 and 2015. Increased demand should continue to outstrip new supply, but certainly not to the extent seen in 2010.


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…to keep you in all your ways." Psalm 91:11
Three different road trips this weekend and three terrible accidents in full view brought this comforting Scripture to mind. You heard a bit about my broken down car a few weeks ago. The rest of the story is that my husband and I had just traveled the "NASCAR" beltway to the big city. Our axle broke as we gently and slowly rounded the corner on a quieter city street near an alley. Obviously it was not our appointed day of death! Despite the fact that our only car became a total loss to us — the weight of the broken axle ended up damaging the transmission — we were blown away by the miraculous protection.
Even more touching was the outpouring of love by a few of God's people. We are up and running with another old vehicle kindly donated to us. Ladies, I know all about the financial strain that frequently accompanies any sort of health issues. Chronic illness has many ways of draining your bank account. More posts of encouragement on the topic of finances will follow.
Before I knew what or how God was going to provide for our desperate need for a vehicle, I had written a note stating Jehovah-Jireh which means: the LORD will provide. I found great comfort in that promise based on one of the very names of God.
What is your dire need in this moment? I realize I am a little behind in posting this tonight, just as running a few minutes behind spared me not once, but twice this weekend from potentially being involved in a bad car accident. I feel very comforted by knowing God can take these words and mostly HIS Word to be just the protection and comfort you need. When Satan hisses in your ear that God has forgotten you, shield your heart and mind behind His faithful promises.
"He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler." Psalm 91:4


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After almost 2 weeks, since Applause was released , Lady Gaga , will perform her new track on this year Video Music Awards.
more details..? yeah I know u want more.
The music video was released on 19.08.2013 and we see Lady Gaga, being Lady Gaga, but as a performer more than just a singer. A black and white/ film painting video which shows all the sides of her obsession (FAME), and her manifesto "I'm not an ICON, I'm every ICON".
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As she will open this year's VMA's, in everyone's mind is how the performance will be like. Lady Gaga, also posted 2 pictures from rehearsals, in which she is dressed in a black swan, ballerina costume, borrowed from DITA VON TEESE. (see below)
WE know that the performance will be amazing, and everyone will talk about it, but how it will be like?(well, we have to see 2night on MTV.
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Check out this interesting video from Tim Fite on creativity. I am definitely not the most creative person so I really enjoy seeing the creativity of other people. I had never heard of Tim Fite until watching this video, he sounds like such a creative artist.
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WATCH: Talking With Soup- Alex Gaskarth
Soupy Campbell of The Wonder Years has released the newest video in his interview series, Talking With Soup. He talks with All Time Low frontman Alex Gaskarth about his band's small label beginnings, moving to America at a young age, and much more. Check out the video below after the jump. You can watch the rest of Talking With Soup's interviews here. The Wonder Years and All Time Low are both on tour. You can check out tour dates and buy concert tickets here for The Wonder Years, and here for All Time…Read More


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Malspam Campaign Impersonates UK Businesses to Target Victims With Banking Trojan
Security researchers discovered a malspam campaign targeting British computer users with the Ursnif/Gozi/ISFB Trojan.
According to My Online Security, the campaign lures victims with phony messages supposedly coming from one of the United Kingdom's largest banks and other companies. Details of the attack first surfaced on Twitter, as security experts posted examples of malicious emails that used social engineering to dupe recipients into downloading the banking Trojan.
One message that purported to come from Lloyds Bank, for example, was designed to look like a fraud alert and came with a PDF attachment. Targets who clicked on a link to a Google Doc within the PDF wound up launching a VBS file containing the malware binary.
Malicious Emails Are More Than Just Their Name
Beyond simply imitating well-known organizations, attackers behind the malspam campaign are also playing on the psychology of those who might be worried about their personal finances. The subject line for one message, for instance, reads, "Do you recognize each transaction listed above?"
As one security researcher pointed out, most people do not think to click on the area of the message that would reveal the sender's domain. Instead, they just see the organization's name, such as Lloyds Bank, and assume it's genuine.
This seemingly small mistake can have serious consequences. The Ursnif/Gozi/ISFB Trojan, which has been active for several years, is designed to steal banking credentials as well as usernames and passwords for PayPal and other online services.
Learn From Other Malspam Campaigns to Defend Your Organization
Cybercriminals have an obvious interest in email as a platform to distribute banking Trojans and other threats because of how often people use email every day. This also means, however, there are some good case studies readily available that show how malspam campaigns work and how to ensure you don't become a victim.
A recent analysis from IBM X-Force researchers, for example, showed how the Necurs botnet was able to use highly sophisticated techniques to tailor large quantities of spam to local languages across multiple countries. Besides investing in a threat intelligence platform, it's always a good idea to remind employees not to open unsolicited email messages — and, even if they're from familiar names, to make sure they're legitimate.
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J'Adior Laurier Choker Necklace Antique Gold-Finish Metal and White Crystals
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The J'Adior Laurier choker pairs vine-like crystals with the iconic 'J'Adior' signature. The marquise cut crystals reflect the shapes of leaves, following the season's gardener theme. The glittery collection pays tribute to the empowered and feminine woman. The feminine choker is sparkling and looks beautiful when worn with other styles from the J'Adior collection.
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A feminine and delicate earring with a lightweight and wearable design. An engraved arch is suspended from a fine, elongated hook and finished with a spherical metal form. These earrings are designed to be ornate whilst also embodying lightness and simplicity.
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text: kaylee 1,313 Posted January 11, 2019 no no no, the government is currently tyrannical, this isnt a what if – its already happened. the US spends TRILLIONS of dollars on black budget defense projects every year – projects that are completely secret and unaccounted for. no one has a right to know about them outside of their compartmentalization trillions of dollars. and of course we fight endless foreign wars against the will of the people – thats become so normal that no one even brings it up. i could go on, but all this is wildly unacceptable, and everyone knows it. as of now, our best days are certainly behind us 1 IronFilm reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text: Bible Studies 1 TIMOTHY 5: 5-6 Date: 28 Jun 2012Author: All about Jesus 1 Timothy 5:5-6 5 The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help. 6 But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives. Share this:Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Like this:Like Loading... Related


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With a huge fall of Ring Ouzels documented throughout the UK from Friday onwards, and with up to 20 birds present on the Great Orme since Saturday morning, we decided to call in on the Sunday after returning from Scotland. Despite the absolutely howling gales and driving rain (which caused the car to rock from side to side with the sheer force of it all), and with the helpful directions from Alex's friend Steve Culley, I eventually picked up 2 birds in flight and calling near the Copper Mines. I soon located a lot more birds further down the slope, all actively feeding in the same ivy tree, and despite the far from perfect conditions we counted 7+ birds.
|A record shot of the male Ouzel
|The driving rain made it hard to get even record shots!
Interestingly, Ring Ouzels haven't been picked up from this side of the Orme before, with birds usually getting found on the opposite side in the sheep fields. However, the fields and patches of grass surrounding the Copper Mines and over towards the nearby houses seemed the perfect habitat for these migrants, and it was clear why they had all congregated in this one patch of trees – this sheltered spot offered a welcome respite from the harsh winds and abysmal weather.
|All the birds had congregated in one tree - 4 can be seen in this one shot alone with another just to the left out of frame
The row of ivy trees in particular at the back of the donkey field next to the rubble track appeared to be the most favourable, and this little sheltered spot seems like it would pose an attractive area for migrants in the spring and autumn months – definitely an area to watch more closely in the future!


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TCF Pays Back $361.2 Million of TARP Preferred Stock to the U.S. Treasury
WAYZATA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TCF Financial Corporation (TCF) (NYSE:TCB) announced today that it has completed the repurchase of all 361,172 shares of 5 percent Fixed Rate Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock at a total redemption price of $361.2 million plus a final pro rata accrued dividend of $3.4 million.
"The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, enacted February 17, included a provision allowing TARP participants to pay back TARP funds," said TCF Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William A. Cooper. "TCF has a strong capital position and is currently the largest bank to pay back TARP funds to the U.S. Treasury."
TCF is a Wayzata, Minnesota-based national financial holding company with $16.7 billion in total assets. The company has 449 banking offices in Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Colorado, Wisconsin, Indiana, Arizona and South Dakota, providing retail and commercial banking services. TCF also conducts commercial leasing and equipment finance business in all 50 states and commercial inventory finance business in the U.S. and Canada. For more information about TCF, please visit www.tcfbank.com.
Source: TCF Financial CorporationContact: TCF Financial Corporation, Wayzata Jason Korstange, 952-745-2755 www.tcfbank.com
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A civic funeral will be held today at the Notre-Dame Basilica for a Montreal firefigher who died last week after he was struck by a fire truck. Thierry Godfrind, 39, died Friday while responding to a call in the St-Laurent borough. At the time, firefighters were responding to a call at a residential building.
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Godfrind is the first firefighter to die on the job in Montreal since 2006.
Being a firefighter is far from an easy job. The training in arduous and the risks are great. Each call brings a new challenge, a new risk. Montreal firefighters are at the service of all residents of the City of Montreal and the suburban municipalities, such as Cote Saint-Luc as well as all who work and visit the Montreal Agglomeration. Each of them serves with compassion and devotion and for that they have my appreciation and respect.
I wish to publicly express my sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Thierry Godfrind. A loss like this affects our community and my constituents share in the grief and sadness.
Our own local emergency responders including our Emergency Medical Services volunteers, volunteer Citizens on Patrol and Public Security agents work side by side with the Montreal firefighters from Station 78 on Cote Saint-Luc Road and other stations. As such they too share in the pain at the loss of a fellow emergency responder. I am proud that these local volunteers and professionals will attend the civic funeral today under the leadership of Public Safety Director Jordy Reichson and Chief Jerome Pontbriand representing the City of Cote Saint-Luc.


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Did Danielle Bregoli, aka rapper Bhad Bhabie, spend $40,000 on her teeth?
TMZ.com is reporting that the Boynton Beach teenager kicked off the new year with a new set of porcelain veneers, eight for her top teeth and eight for her bottom row. The entertainment news website also said she spent two 4-hour sessions getting the procedure from a Beverly Hills dentist.
On her Instagram page, Bregoli flashed her new teeth while rapping to her song "Baby Face Savage." In the post, she wrote, "new year new music new teeth,'' and thanked Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist Aamir Wahab.
People may know the 15-year-old internet sensation as the "Cash Me Outside Girl" after she was a guest a couple of years ago on the Dr. Phil show in an episode called "I want to give up my car-stealing twerking 13-year-old daughter who tried to frame me for a crime."
That phrase went viral and helped her launch a successful rap career. Last year, she was nominated for a Billboard music award. And last summer, her single "Gucci Flip Flops" featuring Lil Yachty, reached gold status.
The teen, who turns 16 this March, also has her own Snapchat docu-series called "Bringing Up Bhabie."
She was recently on tour in Australia where she helped a fan propose to his girlfriend.
Bregoli's tour continues in the United States this month.


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Watchdog group welcomes Indian attack on pirate vessel2 min read . Updated: 20 Nov 2008, 10:59 PM IST
Watchdog group welcomes Indian attack on pirate vessel
Watchdog group welcomes Indian attack on pirate vessel
Kuala Lumpur: An anti-piracy watchdog group on Thursday welcomed an Indian warship's destruction of a suspected pirate vessel in waters off Somalia where hijackings have spiralled out of control in recent weeks.
"If all warships do this, it will be a strong deterrent. But if it's just a rare case, then it won't work" to control the unprecedented level of piracy in the Gulf of Aden, said Noel Choong, who heads the International Maritime Bureau's piracy reporting centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In a rare victory in the sea war against the Somali pirates, an Indian warship, INS Tabar, sank a suspected pirate "mother ship" in the Gulf of Aden and chased two attack boats on Tuesday. The pirates have stunned the maritime community with their brazen attacks, highlighted by the hijacking of a Saudi-owned supertanker carrying crude oil last week.
Choong said he was heartened by Tabar's success.
"It's about time that such a forceful action is taken. It's an action that everybody is waiting for," said Choong.
The Indian Navy said the Tabar, operating off the coast of Oman, stopped the ship because it appeared similar to a pirate vessel mentioned in numerous piracy bulletins. It said the pirates fired at Tabar after the officers asked it to stop to be searched. Indian forces fired back, sparking fires and a series of onboard blasts—possibly caused by exploding ammunition—which destroyed the ship.
Since the beginning of the year, 39 ships have been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden out of the at least 90 attacked.
Besides India, several other countries, including the US, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) have warships patrolling the area. But attacks have continued off Somalia, which is caught up in an Islamic insurgency and has had no functioning government since 1991.
Pirates dock the hijacked ships near the eastern and southern Somalian coast and negotiate for ransom.
Choong and other officials say patrolling warships are hampered by a lack of a mandate to bring the hijackers to justice. Many European countries have restrictions on how far their ships can go in engaging the pirates, and countries interpret international laws on piracy differently. For example, Nato ships can intervene to prevent the seizure of ships if they are in the vicinity.
"But what they don't have the mandate to do is to board ships that have already been hijacked to free the crew," said Nato spokesman James Appathurai in Brussels.
Germany does not allow its warships to intercept hijacked vessels because their civilian crews of various nationalities could be at risk in the event of a firefight, Choong said.
On Wednesday, Russia's ambassador to Nato, Dmitry Rogozin, called on the international community to launch a joint amphibious operation against pirate strongholds in Somalia. However, any such operation would likely require the approval of the UN Security Council, whose resolutions on anti-piracy operations are vague, Choong said.
"The UN and international community must decide how to solve this grave problem. They must be more forceful in their action," he said.
Action should have been taken "years back or even last year when piracy was just starting. It's clearly getting worse and out of control", he said.
Vijay Joshi in Kuala Lumpur and Slobodoan Lekic in Brussels contributed to this story.
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Hey there InterNERDers! We are doing Balloon Art Part 3 this week. FOTI Balloon Art, and Balloon Art Part 2 were so fun to do! I can't get enough of these balloon sculptures. Here are the coolest, nerdiest balloon art I found on the InterNERD.
Balloon Minion. The Despicable Me's Minions are everywhere! With their own spin-off movie coming up they are going to get even more popular. This was created by Friend-of-the-Filter Patricia Balloona! She does amazing work and is always nice to us here at TNF. Check out her site for more creations and more pics of this 11-foot tall masterpiece!
Balloon Zorak. Oh yeah, I was a big Space Ghost fan in the early years of Adult Swim. They got his pose just right!
Balloon Pikachu. The cutesy Pokemon character is even more adorable in balloon form!
Balloon Yoda. I can't believe it took us until Part 3 to get a Star Wars balloon sculpture on the list. This Yoda looks pretty cool.
Balloon Muppets. Haha, the Swedish Chef made it in Part 1, now the grumpiest wise guys Statler and Waldorf make it out of the balcony.
Balloon Mike Wazowski. The Monsters Inc. and Monsters U alum is looking good in balloons.
Balloon Space Invaders. This is a pretty cool concept. In 2010 for the street art convention in Spain, artists put up balloon Space Invaders around the city. Balloon-pixels everywhere!
Balloon Adventure Time. Yes! Some incredible Adventure Time balloon sculptures were created by DeviantArt's DJdrummer. Check out his gallery for even more Adventure Time characters. Here's Marceline, Bmo, and Ice King.
Thanks for tuning in. These balloon sculptures are truly inspiring! Have any balloon art to share with us? Email firstname.lastname@example.com or share them through our Facebook page. Like us so you are part of our community! Tune in next week to get your nerd fix.


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The Great Crew Change: A Challenge for Oil Company Profitability
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We have all heard about the "great crew change," the coming decade in which 50% of experienced and managerial personnel of international oil companies industrywide are expected to retire. While this will not all happen on a single day, it will create simultaneous gaps of unprecedented proportions in the staffs of many international and national oil companies.
As bleak a picture as such a summary suggests, the great crew change is only part of the personnel problem that will be common to oil companies over the next decade. The same period will be marked by many foreseeable challenges in virtually all producing areas of the world.
Take two examples: Iraq and Brazil. Iraq has already stated a goal of increasing oil production from the present 2.5 million b/d to 12 million b/d. Its infrastructure is outdated and war-torn. Needed power plants are yet to be built. Increased production will require three barrels of water for every barrel of oil produced, or a virtual river of 10 million BWPD flowing into the desert of northern Iraq. Material and logistics issues will be unprecedented. Iraqi projects alone could employ a large percent-age of the decade's new engineers in all specialties.
Brazil has recently committed USD 200 billion to its five-year development plans. Their projections for these ambitious and well-funded goals show an estimated shortfall of 40,000 engineers stretching into the distant future.
But the competition for skilled and creative people does not stop: Some of the biggest oil and gas finds in the world are waiting development under the crushing Arctic ice of northern Siberia. Ultradeep subsea projects are getting deeper and farther from land by the year. National companies are also looking for the same kind of talent. Graduating engineers receive competitive offers from nuclear power and renewable projects proclaiming the careers of tomorrow. All of these factors are converging in the same decade.
Yet, even while facing such issues, international oil companies are questioning two of their traditional employment models: heavy reliance on expatriate workers abroad and heavy reliance on long-term career hires at home. Both practices will make workforces increasingly expensive in coming years.
The use of expatriate workers is already problematic both for host countries and foreign companies. Some countries now defensively ration expat positions by taking three to five months to process applications for work permits and visas. Additionally, a company wishing to employ an expatriate may have to satisfy protracted requirements to prove a negative, i.e., that there is no qualified national of that country available to do a given job.
On the home front, outside of core employee job tracks, the old model of long-term career hires will be incredibly expensive for international and fast-growing national companies. It will also be hard to implement in any worldwide operations where expat employees are increasingly restricted by host governments.
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If you are considering decorating your walls then consider wall hanging rugs. Hanging rugs on the wall can provide extra insulation, warmth and comfort, a method people have been practising since the Stone Age. Rugs can look better than paint or wallpaper; rugs can add real texture and colour to your walls and room in general.
Whether the style of your house is traditional or contemporary, a wall hanging rug can create a focal point to any room, drawing the eye immediately over, demanding attention without being too overpowering and overwhelming. It is advisable to choose wall hanging rugs that match the decor and furniture style that is already in your designated room. This can help bring the tone of the room together by harmonising the colours and patterns, whilst adding elegance and perfect style to your home. Contrasting wall hanging rugs can make a great impression and show off your imagination and style sense.
It is important your wall hanging rugs do not compete too much with your existing decor and furniture as this can result in a cluttered and a busy looking room. Wall hanging rugs should add to the relaxation of a room and ensure it is a place where visitors and your family feel like they can relax and be impressed by the visual beauty of your wall hanging rugs. If your furniture is solid in colour and without pattern then heavily patterned and brightly coloured wall rugs can be used to bring out the potential of the room. Certain wall rugs can actually make a room appear larger, whereas some can make a room appear smaller.
Hanging a rug on your wall can instantly transform the look of the room and are look much better than some of the other decor available. You can use your imagination to create really unique rooms that no one can compete with. A great positive about decorating with wall hanging rugs is that you can take them wherever you go. If you rent or are considering selling you don't have to waste wallpaper or paint. Try wall hanging rugs for a unique look that you can take with you to your next home.
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Ninja blenders feature generously sized, 72 ounce blending pitchers, which will allow you to whip up large quantities of frozen drinks, smoothies, and different foods within moments. The cutting blade assembly of Ninja blenders features six different, staggered blades to ensure uniform results each time it is used. You will never have to worry about finding unblended chunks of ice or food in your smoothies.
By investing in your own Ninja blenders, you will reduce the amount of time you must spend in the kitchen preparing snacks and meals. Additionally, Ninja blenders are covered by comprehensive warranties, offered by the manufacturer, which guard against defects and normal wear and tear. In short, Ninja blenders will be one of the best investments you have ever made on behalf of your kitchen and one of the best ways to beat the heat this summer!


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Wyoming High School Football Rankings: Week 5, 2014 [POLL]
Things at starting to settle at the top of the latest coaches/media polls, but there's still still time to stir things up.
The latest 4A poll is unchanged from last week, but the matchups are bigger. Natrona is still #1, with all but 1 first place vote. Sheridan is #2 and has that other 1. After that it's Gillette, Cheyenne East and Kelly Walsh. This weekend is the Energy Bowl as Gillette visits Sheridan, and it's also the Oil Bowl, as NC visits KW and tries to reclaim the trophy that they lost last year.
There was a small amount of movement in 3A. Cody swiped the #3 ranking from Powell by 1 vote, thus the Panthers are now #4. Other then that, Riverton is still #1, Douglas is #2, and undefeated Jackson is #5. There are no matchups of ranked team vs. ranked team this weekend, but Riverton and Douglas should be ready, because Rawlins and Torrington are both 3-1, and would love to spring an upset. Actually the TrailBlazers have dropped 8 straight vs. the Bearcats...all of them by a blowout margin.
The top 4 in 2A in unchanged from last week. The rankings remain with Big Horn at #1, followed by Mountain View, Newcastle and Wheatland. Thermopolis is back in the rankings at #5, and will help christen the new lights at Big Horn this Friday. Meanwhile MV has some unfinished business with unranked Pinedlae. Recall that the Buffalos lost this game last year.
Like 2A, the top 4 in 1A is unchanged as well. Cokeville, Lusk and Lingle-Ft. Laramie are all undefeated, and Southeast is still #4. Burlington cracks the top 5 by one vote ahead of Upton-Sundance and Moorcroft, but the Huskies have to make the trip to Cokeville this weekend.
No change in the 6-man ranks. Guernsey-Sunrise holds the top spot with all but 1 first place. Behind them is Little Snake River, Meeteetse, Farson-Eden, and Kaycee. The schedule doesn't have much for the ranked teams, but that doesn't mean some team can't spring an upset.


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In this Monopoly game inspired by the Netflix Original Series, Stranger Things, Will Byers has gone missing. Players choose an 80s-inspired token or one ""ripped from the Upside Down"" to move around the board trying to find him. Pretend to search the town of Hawkins and buy, sell, and trade locations and vehicles from the show. The game includes Walkie-Talkie and Blinking Lights cards, replacing Community Chest and Chance cards, while Forts and Hideouts replace houses and hotels. Who will win the game and avoid getting trapped in the ""Upside Down?""
" Includes gameboard, 8 tokens, 28 Title Deed cards, 16 Walkie-Talkie cards, 16 Blinking Lights cards, 32 Forts, 12 Hideouts, 2 dice, money pack, and game guide.
" Monopoly game with a Stranger Things theme
" Features 80s-inspired tokens and tokens ""ripped from the Upside Down""
" Walkie-Talkie and Blinking Lights cards as Community Chest and Chance cards
" Features forts and hideouts instead of houses and hotels
" Ages 14 and up
" For 2 to 8 players.
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It is official. Bill, TC, and I will be at Gen Con this year. We have all paid for our registration and signed up for the games we will be playing this year. After attending our second GENCON in 2014 we were unable to attend last year. But this year is a go.
If you see someone wearing a DwD T-shirt it's me or Bill so stop by and say Hi!»Read more
Last night I started uploading characters and tiles to http://roll20.net/ in order to do some solo play testing. I have a couple friends that have shown interest in testing as well, Roll20 will allow me to do that. :D
Below you'll find a development snapshot (we hope you enjoy the ones we've been posting for FS). All the chapters are written, I have the Event, Campfire, Creature and Omen decks hand-printed and some heroes ready to play.
We built a tool to give guidelines for Referee's to create creatures based on those found in our world. Select a base creature, adjust stats and size, behavior it will exhibit and final you may give it special abilities.
Here's a dev snapshot.
Playing with art styles to create deck plans, here is a GTEK runabout, an entry-level character ship for FrontierSpace.
Note there isn't a text block describing the ship, but we'll have one in published adventure. For instance, the drawing below does not indicate hatches where characters would enter the ship, there isn't a cabinet in the bathroom to hold toothbrushes, etc.
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Bruce Smith, PhD, PMP
Dr. Smith has over 30 years experience in operations and management of public sector organizations. He has served in the public sector as a budget officer, city manager and elected supervisor and in the private sector as a consulting senior manager with Deloitte & Touche and Director and CIO with Moss Adams. He is certified by the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional (PMP).
Dr. Smith's responsibilities on consulting engagements have included managing and leading organizational and operational reviews of financial operations, central services, public works, utilities and information technology. He has strong information technology systems selection and implementation skills. He has worked with numerous clients across the country, including the Los Angeles County, San Mateo County, Orange County, Orange County Sanitation District, City of Hillsboro, OR, City of Phoenix, City of Newark, NJ, and Camden County, NJ.
Dr. Smith is committed to developing staff and improving the profession through activities such as leadership of the Deloitte & Touche public sector training; former Vice President for Professional Development for the Sacramento Valley Chapter of PMI, and as an adjunct professor with the University of San Francisco, teaching undergraduate Managerial Economics and Public Sector Budgeting in the MPA program.


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Judge hands down sentence on travel agency arsonist
A judge in Adelaide yesterday handed down sentence on Samuel Patton, 58, the man who set fire to Inflight Travel in the city in the early hours of 27 September 2017, burning it to the ground.
Patton started the blaze at his ex-partner's travel agency four months after their relationship ended. Patton's former girlfriend Rosalie Stott owned the agency. See: Adelaide man burned down ex-lover's travel agency.
Yesterday, District Court Judge Gordon Barrett sentenced Patton to be imprisoned for four years and 10 months.
Patton had claimed to be the "brains behind the success" of the travel agency, the court heard. But ABC News yesterday quoted Judge Barrett telling Patton: "Your version and her [Stott's] version of your contribution to that business differ widely. Her account is that your contribution was nowhere near that great."
The court also heard that police had investigated stalking claims against Patton and he had allegedly lit a small fire at the front of Stott's home.
Judge Barrett said Patton's actions in setting fire to his former partner's business were "calculated, premeditated and vindictive".
The judge imposed a non-parole term of two years and five months.
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How Seasonal Changes Can Affect Your Mood
Many individuals have trouble comprehending depression. Most of the time people that suffer from depression feel like there isn't much they can do to manage it, and they often blame themselves. There are many options you have to help you triumph over your depression. Go through this article and find things that you can utilize to help others fight back against depression.
If you suffer from depression and are looking into self help solutions, you should strongly consider joining a support group that deals specifically with depression. This is a great way to connect with other people who understand what you are going through and you will be able to motivate each other to get better.
Complex carbohydrates in your diet will help to relieve some of the nervous and sad feelings that you may be experiencing. If you take the time to eat things that are high in complex carbohydrates, you will naturally be fighting off those nervous feelings that leave you uncomfortable and unhappy. Use your diet to win your battle.
One way to deal with depression is to "fake it till you make it". This means to act, walk, talk, and eat as if you were not depressed. If nothing else, faking it will mean that other things in your life are not neglected while you are depressed. At best, the behaviors will help re-route your brain and actually help cure your depression.
Simple changes in lifestyle can help with depression. One way to make a dent in your depression is to exercise each day. Depression can cause you to not have much energy, but just a short walk down the block and back can help you start becoming more energized. The road to recovering from depression requires taking pro-active measures.
Work on creating a positive and uplifting social life. Try hard to be more positive and show warmth to your friends and in social situations. Take an interest in them and work on developing and sharing the same interests and activities. Inform your friends and family that you want to be more positive and be more involved in their lives, as opposed to dwelling in your own depression.
By taking a hot bath, you can relieve depression and calm your nerves. Take a good book with you or listen to your favorite music while taking a bath for a completely relaxing experience. Keep the water nice and warm as you soak, as this helps to relax muscles.
One of the best ways to fight against depression is to develop hobbies. People are mostly depressed when they are idle. By keeping yourself occupied on something that you love, you automatically keep your mind off negative problems and emotions. This is also an easy way to build appreciation for life.
Depression needs to be taken seriously, but provided here was information that can help you and your family make changes to help eradicate the problem. There's information that will be helpful to you. Make the changes outlined below to decrease the depression affecting your life.


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Fill this free-form rustic tart with your favourite combination of seasonal fruits, from sweet berries in the spring, juicy stone fruits in the summer, apples, pears, and dates in the fall, to pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and squash in the winter.
Cook's Tips:
The dough can be made two days ahead. Store well wrapped in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to a month.
Excerpted with permission from 21 of Canada's greatest chefs present Inspired Cooking, benefitting InspireHealth Supportive Cancer Care (Fresh Air Publishing).
3/4 cup (180 mL) whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
3/4 cup (180 mL) almond flour
1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt
1 Tbsp (15 mL) coconut sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice, cold
4 tsp (20 mL) water, ice cold, as needed
3 Tbsp (45 mL) cornstarch
1/4 cup (60 mL) coconut sugar, plus more to taste
1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) sea salt
1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract (optional)
Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for berries)
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon (optional, for warmer flavours)
4 cups (1 L) seasonal fruit (if using strawberries, sliced thick)
For crust, in large bowl, mix together all dry ingredients. Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is sandy-looking or crumbly. Add lemon juice and work dough until it comes together. If more liquid is required, add drops of water and knead until a dough forms (it shouldn't be sticky). Shape dough into a disk, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let rest in refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight.
Allow dough to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before placing it on a piece of parchment paper that has been slightly floured. Dust the dough with more flour and place another sheet of parchment paper on top. Roll dough until it is 12 in (30 cm) in diameter, repairing any tears with dough scraps. Transfer parchment-sandwiched rolled dough to baking sheet and let chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before using.
To assemble, preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
In large bowl, mix cornstarch, coconut sugar, salt, and desired optional flavours. Stir in fruit until coated.
Remove dough and baking sheet from refrigerator and peel off top parchment sheet. Pour filling into middle of dough, leaving a 2 in (5 cm) border. Gently fold edges of dough over so that it overlaps slightly, surrounding the fruit but not covering the centre of the pastry.
Bake galette on middle rack of the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool before serving.
The galette can be baked a day ahead and stored, tightly wrapped, at room temperature. Eat as is, or serve with coconut cream.


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- Welcome - COST Action IS0806
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- 1st European Conference on Comparative Electoral Research
- 2nd European Conference on Comparative Electoral Research
- 3rd European Conference on Comparative Electoral Research
4th Winter School on "Methodological Issues in Comparative Electoral Analysis"
4th Winter School on "Methodological Issues in Comparative Electoral Analysis"
Department of Sociology and Social Research, University of Trento, 21–24/02/2013
The True European Voter COST Action IS0806 offers for a fourth consecutive year an opportunity for young scholars to update and extend their analytical and substantive expertise in the field of comparative electoral studies.
The fourth Winter School on "Methodological Issues in Comparative Electoral Analysis" chaired by Professor Cees van der Eijk will address key issues in the methodology of comparative electoral research, and thereby advance the theoretical knowledge and practical knowhow of the participating young scholars. The Winter School will focus on the following topics:
- Introduction to the TEV project and strategies of data harmonisation and comparative analysis
- Varieties of regression and their place in electoral analysis
- Dealing with endogeneity
- The use of typologies and typologisation in electoral analysis
Some trainees who are working on the TEV data analysis will also attend an intensive course in HLM. The purpose of this course will be to identify and solve the particular problems that are inherent in the TEV data structure. A lecture about contemporary Italian politics and the impending general election is also planned. The trainees will also have the opportunity for bilateral discussions of (individual) research projects with the training team of the Winter School.
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I guess maybe it's one of those innate characteristics that my genetics blessed upon me, but I have a weak spot for art of all kinds, especially illustration. Doesn't matter if it's my own or someone else's, famous or a random doodle by a child, made by modern computer or by traditional graphite, I JUST LOVE ILLUSTRATION!
Soooo, given my recent "outing" of my true feelings for illustration, no one should be shocked to learn how excited I became when I found my Sophomore Uniontown Lake High School Sketchbook!! I thought it had been long lost!! Within it's dusty pages, unknowingly hidden in my storage shed, I found the gems you see highlighted in this post. Dated 1992-1993, I was shocked when this trip down memory lane seemed like yesterday, yet was OVER TWENTY YEARS AGO! I remember laying on my hardwood bedroom floor, sketching as I often did for my weekly class assignment, occasionally looking up in floor-length wooden mirror, imagining the person staring back at me was my audience. Somehow, through my wandering imagination, I dreamed it was a fan, and that silly figment somehow empowered me to draw better.
I always aced my art classes. High School, college, and even abroad. Often, I wonder what could I have been if I finished my traditional liberal arts education at Kent State University began so many years long ago, and then I remind myself, that art is not taught in a book. It is learned through time, experience, love, and fantasy. That precious, life-long passion, fuels me through every moment of my life, and empowers me to be a creative soul, teaching my children the power of a healthy imagination.
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Mariam Khan fame Deshna Dugad and Dil Mil Gaye fame Ayaz Khan to enter Kesarri Nandan
Slew of New entries in Kesari Nandan ...
Colors TV show Kesari Nandan has charmed the audience with its intriguing storyline. The story is going really well and has captivated the audience.
Now the news is that there are going to be two entries in the show
Dill Mill Gaye fame Ayaz Khan will re-enter the show and play the role of Hanumant's (Manav Gohil) best friend, Rajaji.
Actress Deshna Dugad, who was last seen in Mariam Khan- Reporting Live and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon is going to be Rajaji's daughter Kalki.
When contacted Ayaz he told us, "I am going to play the royalty of Dhanbad and will be good friends with Hanumant. Singh. We have mutual respect for each other. It's sweet and fun track. It's entertaining and emotional at the same time."
They have started shooting and will soon be seen in the show.
The makers are trying really hard to bring up new characters and twists in the show. The audience is also appreciating the track.
What do you think about the on going track of the show? Let us know in the comments below.


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IRNA – Salaheddin Province officials invited Iranian companies to invest in Iraq and especially in Samarra.
Addressing a meeting which was held with the attendance of Iranian ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi, Salaheddin Governor Ammar Al-Jabr said due to lack of attention and also security matters, Samarra infrastructures are not suitable for pilgrims.
He invited Iranian companies to participate in infrastructure section and also in other economic activities in Samarra.
He went on to say that Salaheddin Province has been rescued from terrorism and the remaining of terrorists will also be removed.
Serious measures have been taken to develop this area, he noted.


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Quickly following up on their stunning recent return to the fray with Erase, French duo Kap Bambino have served up another slice of divine dissonance on Forever. Catch the track, which is from the upcoming Dust, Fierce, Forever album, below.
The song perfectly encapsulates their frenetic and at times suffocating approach to electronica, being harsh and urgent but with a core of flawed humanity built in to the heart of the track.
With its dark electro undertones and the swirling intensity of the vocals, it has a different air to much of their previous work, but shows with ease that these electro pioneers continue to push their own musical and artistic boundaries.
It's such a joyful noise it's impossible to not get caught up in the energy and abandon on display.
Forever can also be streamed on Spotify whilst Dust, Fierce, Forever is on April 12th via Beautiful – for more information on the album and their upcoming gigs throughout Europe, follow the duo on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.


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Rule book and new links!
Hey guys!
Thanks for the awesome support thus far :)
The full game manual is now online! You can access it under the project description. We also added a link to our website and facebook page.
See you in the Dimension!
Deck Building, Competitive Sandbox Strategy Board Game, based on adaptation.


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Eden Gardens (Bengali: ইডেন গার্ডেন্স) is a cricket floor in Kolkata, India. It is the house of the Bengal cricket group and the IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders, as well as being a venue for take a look at, ODI and T20I fits.[4] With a seating ability of 66,000, it is the biggest cricket stadium in India, and the second one-largest cricket stadium inside the world at the back of the Melbourne Cricket ground. Eden Gardens has been called "cricket's solution to the Colosseum" and is extensively mentioned to be one of the maximum iconic cricket stadiums inside the world.[5] The stadium has hosted suits in principal competitions which include the sector Cup, international Twenty20, Asia Cup and Indian finest League fits. In 1987, Eden Gardens have become the second one stadium to host a world Cup very last, after Lord's, London which had hosted the primary 3 finals.
History and capability
The stadium receives its name from the Eden Gardens which is some of the oldest parks in Kolkata designed in 1841 and named after the Eden sisters of Lord Auckland, the Governor-preferred of India.[6] initially it becomes named 'Auckland Circus Gardens' but later changed to 'Eden Gardens' by its makers stimulated via lawn of Eden inside the Bible.[7] The stadium itself changed into hooked up in 1864 and presently holds 66,349 human beings[8][9] following renovations for the Cricket global Cup 2011; a capability down from an envisioned a hundred,000 earlier than the upgrade. Before the 1987 global Cup, the capability changed into said to be approximately 120,000; however, no official figures have been recorded. Although, there have been six fits at this venue which were attended through over one hundred,000 spectators on an afternoon.[4]
Before 1984, both cricket and derby football fits were played in Eden lawn. The stadium is in the B. B. D. Bagh area of the metropolis, close to the state Secretariat and Calcutta high courtroom.
The first recorded take a look at on the venue was held in 1934, and its first at some point worldwide in 1987.[4] The Hero Cup knockout suits had been staged at Eden Gardens, the first matches played below lighting at the ground.[10] sporting floodlights, bowlers deliver from the excessive court cease or the Pavilion cease of a pitch under curator Probir Mukherjee.[4] Eden Gardens is famend for its big and vociferous crowds. It is said that "a cricketer's cricketing training isn't always entire till he has performed in front of a packed Eden Gardens." The B.C. Roy membership residence is called after former chief Minister of West Bengal Dr. B. C. Roy. The headquarters of the Cricket association of Bengal are at the Eden Gardens. The stadium hosts Indian top-quality League matches and is the house venue for Kolkata Knight Riders co-owned by using the Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan.
Notable activities
In 1946, an in-form Mushtaq Ali turned into dropped from the Indian crew decided on to play an unofficial take a look at against Australian services XI. Following crowd protests (with slogans like "No Mushtaq, Now take a look at"), the selectors delivered him back to play.[11]
Rioting occurred on the floor throughout the 1966/67 West Indies and 1969/70 Australian tours.[4]
sixteen soccer enthusiasts died in a stampede after a derby league sport among East Bengal and Mohun Bagan on 16 August 1980.
Hosted the memorable global Cup very last of 1987 which ended with Australia defeating England by means of 7 runs.
The 1996 international Cup semi-final turned into known as off and Sri Lanka presented the in shape after crowd disturbances following an Indian batting crumble.[4]
at some point of the second very last of the 1997 Pepsi Independence Cup, the take a look at and ODI captains of the Indian cricket group of all time (with a few first rate exceptions) had been given a lap of honour around the stadium.
In 1999, leading Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar changed into run out after colliding with Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar. Akhtar had impeded Tendulkar and the group rioted, forcing the police to evict the spectators. The suit endured in the front of an empty stadium.
Kapil Dev took an ODI hat-trick towards the Sri Lankans in 1991 on the floor.
Harbhajan Singh took a hat-trick in opposition to Australia in 2000/01 on the floor. He became the first Indian to take a hat-trick in test cricket.
VVS Laxman scored 281 towards Australia in 2000/01. This stays the best score on the floor. Australia have been defeated regardless of retaining the benefit for the majority of the game in "the best come-from-in the back of victory of modern-day times".[4] It changed into handiest the third time in test history that a crew had won after being pressured to follow on.[12]
Eden Gardens hosted the historic 199th (penultimate) take a look at in shape of Sachin Tendulkar's career in opposition to West Indies from 6-10 Nov 2013. India defeated West Indies by means of an innings and fifty-one runs in 3 days.
On its one hundred and fiftieth anniversary, on 13 November 2014, Eden Gardens witnessed the highest ever score by a batsman in at some point Internationals, a 264 off 173 balls scored by Rohit Sharma at some stage in the 4th one day international of Sri Lanka vs India at the venue.
On 3 April 2016, on this venue, inside a span of hours, the finals of the ICC international cup Twenty20 tournaments for the ladies and for the men had been gained by using the respective ladies's and guys's groups of the West Indies.
The top 4 test cricket batting rankings in this stadium have been registered by India: 657–7 in 2001, 643–6 in 2010, 633–5 in 1998, and 631–7 in 2011.
The maximum runs in check fits played here turned into scored through V.V.S. Laxman (1217 runs), [13] observed by Rahul Dravid(962 runs) and Mohammed Azharuddin (860 runs). The maximum wickets taken here changed into through Harbhajan Singh (46 wickets) accompanied by means of Anil Kumble (forty wickets) and Bishen Singh Bedi (29 wickets).
The highest score in ODIs right here changed into made by way of India, who scored 404–5 in 2014 the second highest rating in ODIs right here become made by India, who scored 317–3 in 2009. The third maximum score changed into made by using Sri Lanka, who scored 315–6 in 2009, the fourth highest score become once more made through Sri Lanka who had been all-out for 309 in 1997.
The maximum runs in ODIs scored here with the aid of a batsman is with the aid of Sachin Tendulkar (496 runs), observed by Mohammed Azharuddin (332 runs) and Aravinda de Silva (306 runs). The most wickets taken right here is by way of Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev (14 wickets every), followed by means of Javagal Srinath (eight wickets) and Ajit Agarkar (7 wickets).
VVS Laxman and Mohammed Azharuddin have scored 5 centuries each at this venue, the remaining being the unbeaten 176 through Laxman.
The very best ODI person score is made through Rohit Sharma in this historical ground; Rohit Sharma 264(173) vs Sri Lanka.[13,Nov,2014
Eden Gardens underwent renovation for the 2011 Cricket global Cup.[14] preservation have been undertaken to satisfy the requirements set via the worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) for the 2011 global Cup. The Cricket affiliation of Bengal retained the group of Burt Hill and VMS to renovate the Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium. The plans for the renovated stadium protected a new clubhouse and players' centers, enhancements of the exterior partitions to present the stadium a brand new appearance, cladding the present roof shape with a brand new steel pores and skin, new/upgraded consumer services & signage and widespread infrastructure enhancements. The upgrade additionally intended reduction of the seating capability to about sixty-six,000 from around 100,000 before the upgrade.
Due to unsafe situations arising from the unfinished renovations, the ICC withdrew the India vs. England healthy from the Eden Gardens. This match, scheduled on 27 February 2011,[15] became performed in Bengaluru at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The stadium hosted the final three scheduled world Cup 2011 suits on 15, 18 and 20 March 2011. In the remaining of these 3 suits (Kenya vs Zimbabwe), the stadium had the minimum ticket-purchasing crowd in its recorded records with 15 spectators having bought tickets.[16]
confined items
Due to safety motives most effective mobile telephones, wallets and child food is allowed inside the stadium. Drinkable, eatables, cameras, plastic bottles, records cables, binoculars, headphones, coins or metallic gadgets, laptops, and so forth. Aren't allowed within the stadium. There may be no provision of depositing the objects at the safety gates.[17]
Cricket world Cup
This stadium has hosted at some point global (ODI) suits during 1987 Cricket international Cup, 1996 Cricket international Cup and 2011 Cricket international Cup. The stadium also become concerned within the 1978 girls's Cricket global Cup and the 1997 women's Cricket global Cup.
65/1 (30.2 overs)
LD Thomas 43*
DF Edulji 1/18 (10)
Eden Gardens underwent upkeep for the 2011 Cricket world Cup.[14] renovation were undertaken to meet the requirements set through the global Cricket Council (ICC) for the 2011 world Cup. The Cricket affiliation of Bengal retained the crew of Burt Hill and VMS to renovate the Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium. The plans for the renovated stadium covered a new clubhouse and players' centers, upgrades of the exterior walls to give the stadium a brand new look, cladding the present roof structure with a new steel pores and skin, new/upgraded consumer amenities & signage and wellknown infrastructure upgrades. The upgrade additionally meant reduction of the seating capacity to approximately sixty-six,000 from round one hundred,000 before the upgrade.
Because of hazardous situations springing up from the incomplete renovations, the ICC withdrew the India vs. England in shape from the Eden Gardens. This suit, scheduled on 27 February 2011,[15] became played in Bengaluru at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The stadium hosted the remaining three scheduled international Cup 2011 fits on 15, 18 and 20 March 2011. Inside the final of those 3 matches (Kenya vs Zimbabwe), the stadium had the minimum price tag-shopping crowd in its recorded records with 15 spectators having bought tickets.[16]
restricted items
Due to safety reasons the handiest mobile phones, wallets and child food is authorized in the stadium. Drinkable, eatables, cameras, plastic bottles, information cables, binoculars, headphones, coins or metallic gadgets, laptops, and so on. aren't allowed inside the stadium. There may be no provision of depositing the gadgets at the safety gates.[17]
Cricket international Cup
This stadium has hosted sooner or later global (ODI) fits all through 1987 Cricket global Cup, 1996 Cricket international Cup and 2011 Cricket world Cup. The stadium additionally changed into worried within the 1978 ladies's Cricket international Cup and the 1997 ladies's Cricket global Cup.
sixty five/1 (30.2 overs)
LD Thomas forty-three*
DF Edulji 1/18 (10)


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The Final Leg is wrapping up as the "Flame of Hope" has entered Abu Dhabi with the start of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games approaching. Derek Spence has been providing updates throughout his journey in United Arab Emirates.
March 5
Time to celebrate Special Olympics Ontario athlete Stephen Graham. One of only ten athletes in the world chosen to be a part of the Final Leg LETR team. Here's Stephen's day as he presented an inspirational speech in Ras al-Khaimah!
March 6
Three stops today including a Torch Run from the Umm Al Quwain Autism centre to the Cultural Centre where a local attempted to demonstrate how to make a fishing net! Other stops included Martyrs Square and the Umm Al Quwain Museum.
March 7
Several dignitaries and royalty on hand to spread the message of inclusion. The crowds welcoming us have been excited and engaged. This experience just gets better and better!
March 10
Getting ready for the last run of the day into the Global Village! Very exciting, lots of athletes here tonight including all 300 plus from the USA!
March 12
Team 7 stop at the Etihad Rail followed by another run in the Al Mirfa Corniche… team Canada photo too!
March 13
As we wind down, a nod of the head to Team 7!
Thank You again for the updates Derek!


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After reading this article you will learn about the commonly observed unethical practices in India.
Investment Practices:
Since last two decades there are revolutionary changes in mindset, attitudes and values in popular field of activities like movies, sports and politics. India is more suitable in movies and politics and less visible in Olympic sports. However it is having a big role in cricket which is played by only about 8-10 countries of the world.
Some of the commonly observed unethical practices in these areas in India are as follows:
Movies, Dramas, Fashion Shows, TV Serials etc.:
i. It has come to the knowledge that about 25% of the films in India are funded by underworld gangsters. They dictate, threaten and even arrange murder of artists, musicians and other entertainment related personalities.
ii. The women artists are used as sex objectives and in some cases roles are given to new comers on condition of sexual favours.
iii. Groupism, casteism, unfair rivalry, deliberate non co-operation and agitation against rival's films is common.
iv. While some actors (stars) are too highly paid some others are paid too little. There is no ethics in fixing payments. None of them have any respect for taxation or laws.
v. Once on actor or actress became popular the public have very unhealthy practice of treating them as gods and even build temples. It is corroding socio-cultural value system.
vi. Many of the women are this line commit suicide due to neglect, exploitation and 'use and throw' game.
vii. The private money lenders claim very high interest rates of around 3 to 5% per month on creditors which is running the industry.
Sports Field:
The days are gone when players used to play for the pride of their country. Now a day the money factor plays the key role. Many players, officials and umpires are involved in India and abroad in 'match fixing'. Instead of investing money for growth of sports on all India level, the sponsor companies concentrate only on few individuals for commercial promotions.
The investment is more on gain basis than on serving sports or national interest. Young women sports persons are given too many awards for too little achievement. This is more based on looks than a sports performance. Sports are looking more a commercial proposition than playing for achievements and glory to nation.
An unfair trend is going on in India in politics. This is gradually being controlled by criminals and goondas. They spend (invest) huge money for elections. Immediately on election they start multiple unfair and unethical dealings (as MLA, MP, minister) to grab ten to hundred times more than invested in elections.
Money spent is illegal money and later on earnings are also illegal. This trend is running Indian black money progress and prosperity.
The good and ethically working Indians take India two steps ahead on progress path; the corrupt politicians and bureaucrats bring back the progress by three steps. Thus the ethical and unethical practices in Indian have beaten any law of actions and reactions.
Insider Trading:
On records, the practice of insider trading looks routine or normal. However someone trades based on inside information, it is illegal and wrong practice. Many industrialists, executives feel that they have worked hard to bring up a company and hence there is nothing wrong in acquiring more and more shares. The real serious issue happens only in case of bulk share trading which affects the ownership.
The speculative kind of purchases does not matter in insider trading:
i. Insider trading is unethical as it violates peoples equality rights based on an unjust advantage of information for insiders.
ii. The corporate executives, employees got fair knowledge of their company's performance and growth and hence are in a better position to decide on buying shares. The public do not have this advantage and hence are at disadvantage.
iii. Company executives can create ups and downs in share market by giving information to brokers.
iv. The insider trading does not cover any misappropriation, theft or stealing of document. It is intangible property called intellectual properly used to take advantage in trading. It does damage to investing public.
v. Martin and Peterson in 1991 have come out with a theory that insiders have the some right as outsiders in shares trading. They are more entrepreneurial due to knowledge base. Hence prohibiting of insider trading itself can be branded as unethical.
vi. Above theory is acceptable provided insiders trading are of small volume of say upto 1000 shares/employee. Instead they form a cartel with share brokers, then it is unethical and disturbs the financial status of outsider traders.
Some of the Indian cases which are insider trading type are detailed in Box 12.4 below:
In developed countries like USA, UK etc. there are strict rules of stock market to prohibit insider trading. In India though SEBI (Security and Exchange Board of India) has formulated certain guidelines and disciplinary rules, the implementation is not appreciable.
This subject needs to be studied in detail and more research is to be done to devise tools to curb the practice. It must be remembered that there are issues of this topic which fall in the borderline of ethical and unethical practices.


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A little bit late, because we were so busy trying to get everything ready for our Thanksgiving guests.
But still Thankful!
1. I am thankful for my new kitchen. When we moved in it was a very old and run down farm kitchen. We gutted it and gave it a total makeover. I really like it now! It is so pretty and fairly functional!
2. I was very happy to get the water turned on in the kitchen peninsula. My DH worked late hours to get it running before all our company. Michelle was so happy to have a sink her height. Elizabeth will have to wait to grow into it.
3. I really like the family room. It is so cozy and comfy. We spend most of our time there when we are not eating. I am so thankful to have a place to hang out and visit as well as a place for our guests to use their electronic devices (haha)!
|Table set up in the dining room
|Table set up in the dining room
5. I am thankful for a house that is light and airy and makes you feel at home. I get claustrophobic when I can't see out. I never have that problem in this house. You can always see out in at least two directions. I love that!
6. I am thankful that we not only have a really nice barn, but also a shop and garage. This gives my DH space to store his things as well. I can't wait until we are all settled and can enjoy our time here even more.
7. Peaceful.... That is how it feels to live here. I am thankful for that feeling! It just feels good and as the boxes get emptied and moved out that feeling just keeps getting better!
8. I am thankful that the farm is such a fun place for kids to run and play! There is space to move and things to do. That is so much better than it was in the yard of the old house. Especially, when the children are here all the time, it is nice for everyone to have a reason to go outside, even if it is just to take care of the critters!
9. I am thankful that the farm is a great place to do a photo shoot! The two younger girls have spent a lot of time lately taking pictures of Michelle wearing bows. I guess I won't be having to have Michelle's Senior Pictures taken. They have done a pretty amazing job of that themselves!
10. I am so thankful that the farm is close to family and friends!
It is a little further than the old house, but it is close enough that you really don't have to think about going! We enjoy having people over and it is a delight to have more space to work with, especially outdoors!


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Alfred Grandidier
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Alfred Grandidier (20 December 1836 – 13 September 1921) was a French naturalist and explorer.
Alfred Grandidier
Alfred Grandidier, 1888
|20 December 1836
|13 September 1921(aged 84)
|Known for
|studies of Madagascar
|Scientific career
|Natural history
|Author abbrev. (zoology)
|A. Grandidier
From a very wealthy family, at the age of 20, he and his brother, Ernest Grandidier (1833–1912), undertook a voyage around the world. At first they were led by the astronomer and physicist Pierre Jules César Janssen (1824–1907), but when Janssen fell sick and had to return to France after about six months, the brothers continued the journey.
They visited South America in 1858 and 1859 and in particular the Andes, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina and Brazil. During this voyage they gathered a significant collection of specimens which were analyzed, in 1860, by Ernest.
The two brothers parted ways after this. Ernest Grandidier went to China and collected a vast number of specimens which are now in the Louvre and the Guimet museum. Alfred travelled to India, reaching it in 1863. He had intended to explore the high plateau of Tibet, but was prevented by a severe attack of fever.
Grandidier travelled to Zanzibar to recuperate, remaining some time and making important collections and publishing an account of his findings. He then visited the island of Réunion and in 1865 made his first visit to Madagascar. He became devoted to the study of the island, revisiting in 1866 and 1868. He finally returned permanently to France in 1870. During his explorations he crossed the island three times, travelling 3000 kilometers in the interior and 2500 along the coast. He made observations which resulted in the production of a map of the island used in future expeditions.
After returning to France he began to work on his great work, L'Histoire physique, naturelle et politique de Madagascar. This work was undertaken in cooperation with others such as Alphonse Milne-Edwards and Leon Vaillant. This work ran to 40 volumes, the final volumes published posthumously by his son Guillaume Grandidier. He described about 50 new species of reptiles[1] and amphibians.[2]
Alfred Grandidier's work drew the attention of the French government to Madagascar, which it would annex at the end of 1890.
He was elected to the French Academy of Sciences in 1885 and was the president of the French Geographical Society from 1901 to 1905. The Royal Geographical Society awarded him their Founder's Gold Medal in 1906.[3]
Oplurus grandidieri, a species of lizard, and Xenotyphlops grandidieri, a species of snake, were named in his honor by French herpetologist François Mocquard.[4] The mineral grandidierite, discovered in Madagascar, was also named in his honor,[5] as is the giant Grandidier baobab.
Partial list.
- Grandidier A (1867). "Description de quatre espèces nouvelles de Lepidopteres decouvertes sur la cote sud-oust de Madagascar ". Revue et Magasin de Zoologie Pure et Appliquee 19: 272–275.
- Grandidier A (1887). Histoire physique, naturelle et politique de Madagascar. Volumes 18 & 19. Paris: Imprimerie Nationale.
- Grandidier A (1885–1887). "Histoire naturelle des lepidopteres ". Histoire Physique, Naturelle et Politique de Madagascar 18 [1887]: i-v, 1–364; 19 [1885].
See alsoEdit
- ^ "Grandidier". The Reptile Database. www.reptile-database.org.
- ^ "Grandidier". Amphibian Species of the World 6.0, an Online Reference. research.amnh.org/vz/herpetology/amphibia.
- ^ "List of Past Gold Medal Winners" (PDF). Royal Geographical Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 27, 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. ISBN 978-1-4214-0135-5. ("Grandidier", p. 105).
- ^ Lacroix A (1902). "Note préliminaire sur une nouvelle espèce minérale.. ". Bulletin de la Société Française de Minéralogie 25: 85-86.
- ^ IPNI. Grandid.
External linksEdit
- Obituary in The Auk 39: 453. (July 1922)
- Gallica has several digitised on line digitised works by Grandidier.
- Aluka – Cookies are absent/required[permanent dead link] at www.aluka.org The Grandidier library and photograph collection.
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