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State Police searched the Charles River for the man after he ran off from a traffic stop. (WBZ-TV)
BRIGHTON (CBS) – A traffic stop turned into a chase along the Charles River for State Police in Brighton Friday morning.
Troopers say they tried to pull Christopher Chubbuck, 30, of Dorchester, over for a traffic violation on North Beacon Street, but he sped off and then crashed over a curb.
Chubbuck then ran off and a search was launched around Soliders Field Road.
State Police said a K-9 tracked him down near Everett Street. He was wet, according to authorities, and may have been hiding in the river.
Chubbuck is now facing nine motor vehicle charges and a drug charge. He also had an outstanding warrant, according to police.
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When Can a Baby's Gender Be Determined
Desperate to know pink or blue? Will you be buying pretty little dresses or action hero suits? When can a baby's gender be determined?
Baby's gender can be usually confirmed by the second scan often known as the 20-week scan. Although your babies gender is fixed at birth, being able to confirm the gender early is not always possible.
All embryos have a small swelling around the genital area and both sexes look very similar in the early stages of pregnancy. Changes slowly begin around the 11th week of pregnancy which is why it is often impossible for the sonographer to be able to confirm your babies sex at the 12-week scan. My 12-week scan ended up falling around week 14 and the sonographer can sometimes tell you by this stage however they do not like to as there is a chance they could still get it wrong.
The second scan (20-week scan) is usually carried out between week 18 – week 21, this scan is to look for any abnormalities that the baby could have. The purpose of this scan is not to find out the babies' gender however if you ask the sonographer they should be able to tell you, unless they are one of the listed hospitals that will not tell you the sex of the baby and if that is the case you may have to book a private scan to find out. I have a friend that went for a scan at 20 weeks and because the baby had her legs crossed they couldn't see the sex and my friend had to then book a private scan.
When I was pregnant with George I was desperate to know the sex of the baby. I felt like I could then start buying clothes and could start thinking about how to decorate his bedroom. I also personally felt like I would be able to bond more with my bump once I know what it is. It was just before Christmas and I was 16 weeks so I booked a gender scan. It was around £80 and it was brilliant. I couldn't believe the difference from the 12-week scan to 16 weeks. George was rubbing his eyes and yawning and it just made me feel so excited. It was at that point I felt like I knew him. The only problem with the gender scan is that they offer so many extras for example; teddies with your babies' heartbeat inside, video, picture frames, keyrings etc. that you could end up spending hundreds of pounds in the space of minutes.
Other Ways to Determine Gender
Cell DNA
Cell DNA tests are carried out by taking a sample of blood or urine from the mother, not only do these test screen for abnormalities but they can also tell you the sex of your baby. Not many places offer this service and it is very expensive.
Ramzi Method
The Ramzi method is a very new method that is growing in popularity. It works by using an early ultrasound (as early as 6 weeks) and it works out the gender by locating the placentas position. A lot of sonographers do not offer this as it is still very new but you could ask, you may be surprised.

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Abbey Wood drug dealer who hid "high powered" gun in a sock is jailed
PUBLISHED: 13:29 11 May 2017 | UPDATED: 13:45 11 May 2017
He was sentenced on Wednesday
A teenage drug dealer who hid a gun he planned to use in a robbery inside a sock has been jailed.
Marcel Noushie, 19, of Bostall Lane in Abbey Wood was spotted acting suspiciously by patrolling officers near St Nicholas Gardens in Plumstead in December.
The teenager tried to escape the plain-clothed officers after they approached him by fleeing toward Plumstead High Street, but he was quickly detained.
When arrested, a police search revealed Noushie was carrying 12 bags of herbal cannabis.
The next day, a passer-by in St Nicholas Gardens discovered a firearm hidden inside a sock and alerted police to the find.
Analysis revealed the weapon was a potentially lethal, high-powered air pistol, which Noushie later admitted to throwing while running from police.
An investigation got underway, and police discovered texts on Noushie's phone revealing he had planned to rob someone using the weapon.
A raid of his Abbey Wood home revealed drug paraphernalia and a box for the weapon with a manual on how to use it.
He was charged the following day and admitted to possession of cannabis with intent to supply.
Last month Noushie was found guilty of possession of a firearm with intent to commit robbery after a two day trial.
In an unrelated offence, he was also found guilty of a street robbery committed in May 2016.
On Wednesday, May 10, Noushie was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison for both robbery offences at Woolwich Crown Court.
He was not penalised for the charge of supplying cannabis.
Det const Andrew Payne from Greenwich Gangs Unit praised the officers who chased down the drug dealing robber.
He said: "These brave officers ran towards danger, and this arrest demonstrates the dangers police officers across London face every day.
"Marcel Noushie is a dangerous offender, and his arrest prevented a serious crime being committed. He will now spend a significant period of time behind bars.
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SEC Football: Alabama Is Back, Shows Comparison To 2007 UGA
Pleasantly Surprised
Going into saturday I felt like Alabama could have easily lost the game to A&M. My Tide had a rough couple of weeks on the road, and truthfully had not looked like the same team since after the drubbing of Notre Dame in the 2012 National Title. Something clicked on saturday in Bryant-Denny and it was a magical thing to see. The team played with more emotion than I have seen in an Alabama team in my four years, and the actually looked like they were having fun. Is that part of the new "process" that Nick Saban preaches each and every season?
Game Notes:
- Blake Sims: 268 yards passing, 54 rushing, and 4 total touchdowns.
- Amari Cooper: 8 catches, 140 yards , 2 touchdowns
- TJ Yeldon: 13 carries, 114 yards, 2 touchdowns
- Defensive: Aggie's did not cross mid-field till the 3rd quarter, 59 yards of total offense in the first half (172 total in the game)
2007 UGA Comparison
Georgia lit a spark midway through the 2007 season. It was led by young players like Knowshon Moreno, and led the Dawgs to 7 straight wins. Alabama seemed to have a similar spark lit on saturday in Bryant Denny. The players were jumping on the sideline, getting hyped after a big hit, or big play. The fans, and players were feeding off each other which made for one of the most electric environments I have been in even though the score was 59-0. Kenny Hill looked terrified on the field, and the defense took every opportunity to put in flat on his back.
Alabama travels to Knoxville this weekend and hopefully they carry the same emotion they had this weekend into this game with a young/talented Volunteer team. If Alabama can do that, this game will be over before the 2nd quarter. The Alabama team I saw this weekend could have beaten any team in the college football on a neutral field, home, away, take your pick. The leagues best passing attack was held to 141 yards (220 below their average), and that means Justin Worley should have his hands full. Look for the Tide to roll into their bye week with a big win on the road in Knoxville.
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- This character is a member of the La Forge family.
Commander Edward M. La Forge was a Starfleet scientist, specializing in xenology and exobiology. He was married to fellow Starfleet officer Captain Silva La Forge, with whom he had two children, Geordi and Ariana. (TNG episode: "The Next Phase")
In 2370, Commander La Forge was widowed when his wife's ship, the USS Hera, was lost. (TNG episode: "Interface")
Following his wife's loss, La Forge took a year's leave from Starfleet on Earth. He returned to active duty in 2371, accepting the position as head of the xenobiology department aboard the USS Zee-Magnees. (TNG - Slings and Arrows eBook: The Insolence of Office)
By 2381, La Forge had transferred to the Luna-class USS Amalthea. During the Borg Invasion of 2381, he and his ship were 300 light-years beyond Federation territory. (TNG novel: Losing the Peace)
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To accommodate a growing member base and shifted emphasis to daily use activities, the Derby Recreation Commission decided to repurpose existing space instead of adding to their facility.
Originally built in 1986 with an addition in 1994, the facility needed heavy updating to truly convert it from a community center to a recreation center. Offices and meeting rooms for large events were no longer a priority, instead the fitness area was doubled. Three program studios were built to allow simultaneous use for adult fitness classes, youth dance classes and yoga. Major facelifts in the locker rooms, offices, indoor pool, nursery and façade completed the renovation.
The center did not close during construction and the daily challenge of keeping members safe was priority. Simpson Construction Services created a phased approach which temporarily closed one area for remodeling, while keeping others open, so activities could proceed as scheduled. Constant communication, redirected activities and temporary entry points kept the job on track.


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Rogue satellite may cause problems for UK TV in the next few months.
A lost satellite is starting to cause headaches for satellites operators, which may impact TV viewing across Europe.
Amos 5 has been declared as "dead" after suffering a major electrical problem in November just after launch. All attempts to recover the satellite were finally given up on in the past week.
However, without any control over the satellite, it can't be moved away from its current orbit, into the so-called graveyard orbit out of the way of operational satellites.
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This is an interesting case, where the patient sent a video of her transvaginal ultrasound to iCliniq to get a second opinion. This patient gave birth two years back, and since then, she has been bleeding, has foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and her stomach was bloated. When she consulted local doctors, they diagnosed it as bacterial vaginosis and gave her antibiotics. But even after taking medicines, she continued to have the same problems. So the doctor suggested her to get a transvaginal ultrasound done.
During the ultrasound, several technicians were surprised to see what they said looked like a foreign object inside of the patient. They asked the patient if it might have been a tampon. But as the patient had prolonged bleeding after giving birth vaginally, she said that the chances of it being a tampon were nil. The ultrasound image did appear to have a string attached to it, and the patient was wondering if it could be a sponge that got left inside during delivery. To the patient's surprise, there was no mention of this foreign body like looking object in the ultrasound reports. The reports showed no abnormalities except irregular nodularity involving the endometrial stripe, which measured up to approximately 7 mm, and hyperechoic shadowing calcifications were seen associated with the endometrium.
The patient attached a picture and a short video of the ultrasound with her query for our doctor to see and comment. The patient also said that her stomach is still so bloated that she looks pregnant. The patient wanted to know why the ultrasound did not mention this object that she and the other technicians saw. She said that she had two ultrasounds so far, and none of them show anything apart from endometrial stripe irregularity.
Our doctor patiently saw the video and the attached reports and replied to the patient that the chances of a foreign body after vaginal delivery is very rare. The video shows what looks like irregular nodularity of the endometrial stripe, or it may be an endometrial polyp. The string-like thing that the patient was concerned about was, in fact, the endometrial stripe. The doctor said that it does not seem like a foreign body clearly in the video. However, since it has been mentioned as calcifications in the irregular nodularity and since the patient still has a doubt, the doctor suggested her to get a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis. This is how our doctor clearly explained a very concerned patient about her health condition. The patient was extremely grateful for the doctor's expert opinion and was happy how convenient it was to consult a specialist online through iCliniq.


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As any good carnivore knows, the Blue Door Pub serves up some of the best burgers around. Think inside the bun and show off their iconic Blucys to your out-of-town guests with Blue Door's beefed-up wedding catering (pun fully intended).
"I remember talking through the possibility of our first wedding when owners Pat and Jeremy excitedly said, 'I can't believe they want Blue Door at their wedding!' " says Molly Shields, director of Blue Door's catering and events. "It's truly an honor to be included in something as important as a wedding."
Both full-size and mini slider Blucys are available for events; the minis are especially popular, as guests can taste test multiple flavors. Want something unique? Make your own Blucy creation using your favorite ingredients as inspiration.
"We have a blast coming up with our 'I Do' Blucys," Shields says.
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This action-packed blend of magical fantasy with classic kids' adventuring is a swashbuckling read, peppered with soft line-drawings and propelled by a strong sense of urgency.
This action-packed blend of magical fantasy with classic kids' adventuring is a swashbuckling read for 8+ year-olds, peppered with soft line-drawings and propelled by a strong sense of urgency.
Siblings Finn (the narrator) and Aria, and their smuggler dad are undertaking a voyage aboard their home, a boat called Alcina. Their dad has to pick up a parcel, but this time they're charting an unknown course. "This new route is dangerous", Finn observes and, what's more, they're journeying to New London, a place that's been "enclosed by the high stone city walls since the Last War", a place "strangers are forbidden to enter". And they are strangers…
When they reach a port and Dad heads off to collect the parcel, Finn and Aria also go ashore (against Dad's wishes) to explore the bustling bazaar where a mysterious vendor issues them with a grave warning. Then, soon after, Finn learns the shocking truth of his true identity as "a child born with the clan magic in their blood", as a Sea-tamer, and so an elemental tale of ancient lore and magic unfolds as the family are pursued by a warlord with the weight of saving civilisation on their shoulders.
Such a small parcel shouldn't cause experienced smugglers much trouble. But, as Finn and Aria discover, this is the most dangerous delivery of their lives. Battered by storms and chased across the globe by an evil warlord, they enlist the help of a strange witch-doctor. Together, they struggle to solve the mystery while the fate of an ancient civilisation depends on them, and time is running out ...
Eternal Seas is a thrilling adventure for children aged seven to twelve.
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`A thrilling and magical adventure with plenty of hair-raising chases and a villain readers will love to hate. ETERNAL SEAS is a must-read for young fantasy fans. - Madeline Dyer, author of the Untamed series
Eternal Seas is a compelling adventure that weaves mystery and intrigue into a tantalising plot for the reader to enjoy. The writing has a lyrical quality and almost seems to capture the movement of the sea as the story unfolds. A very enjoyable read. - Jude Lennon, author of Hal and the End Street, the Lamby series and other children's books
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Arvato has been named as one of the top five suppliers of back-office outsourcing to the UK local government sector, according to new figures from Porge Research.
The data, published by Local Government Chronicle, is based on an analysis of council invoices paid to external suppliers. It ranks Arvato as the fourth most active supplier in the market, entering the top five for the first time in 2015-16.
John Wybrant, Key Account Director, CRM UK & Ireland at Arvato said: "As the UK local government outsourcing market shifts away from larger lift and shift agreements, we're seeing a growing demand for our transformation-led approaches to key services such as revenues and benefits, customer service and recruitment, and our robotic process automation (RPA) solutions.
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Seven years ago, I was standing on a hillside, not far from the borders of the Wyre Forest in Shropshire. I was looking downhill, into the valley below, where a little river was plashing noisily along the bottom. There, before me, silhouetted in the moonlight and starlight, was a vast oak tree, his broad branches spreading like the tines of antlers. Beside me stands a fellow druid, a bearded mystic and a poet, with wide blue eyes and an even wider sense of vision. We're both regarding the tree levelly as we talk about the gods; one of whom I had felt nearby as I stood beneath the tree, some moments ago.
My companion sucks his teeth and speaks softly. "See, Nodens isn't like the other gods we work with here. There's something diffuse about those others – the Lord and Lady, Brigid, the Horned God, Lugh and that. I find them a bit distant, somehow. But Nodens, he's – a real character. He feels… real." I instantly understood what he meant. This wasn't so much a dismissal of the other gods' existence, but rather an attempt to articulate something very difficult to put into words – a distinction that hit you at the preconscious level, rather than through rational appraisal. Encountering Nodens would affect you, standing here, under these stars, gazing at these bare branches, in a way that other divinities could, or would not.
All the gods have their place in the animate cosmology of British Druidry, but that doesn't mean that all gods touch us in the same way, or in the same places. What both my companion and I knew in our bodies, but struggled to articulate verbally, was that Nodens had a presence, a power, in the places we knew and lived – one that exceeded that of the more familiar recipients of Pagan reverence in those same places. When I asked a Classicist-colleague at Cambridge if she could characterise the difference between the ancient British gods and those on the continent, she eventually settled on the idea that they were "wilder" – more connected with springs, hills, woods, and rivers, than with civilised things; hearths, and beauty, power and war. They do not preside over realms of human experience as the classical gods do, but over particular stretches of countryside. If you found yourself in a sacred grove, or a hidden cave, you could leave an offering there, or make a promise – have a wish granted, or a curse laid.
One of the things I find most curious about the nature of Paganism in modern Britain is the kinds of gods that people worship most frequently. It is very common to hear British Pagans invoke and pray to a broad range of deities, hailing from many different pantheons and different parts of the world – Odin from Scandinavia, Astarte from the Middle East, Isis from Egypt, and the Morrigan from Eire. This ecumenism is no bad thing, nor is it a recent phenomenon. As any student of religious or social history will tell you, the British have always avidly worshipped "foreign" gods, with syncretism being a central aspect of pre-Christian spirituality right across Europe. The sort of nationalistic categories we think of today simply had no meaning for the ancients – people owed their allegiance to their family, and their kingdom or republic – but there was no sense of a linguistically and culturally distinct "nation" with its own, exclusive pantheon. Rather, people simply chose to revere gods they encountered personally, or who they thought would be able to offer them something in return. If a particular god who resided in Camulodunum gained a reputation for being very good at healing illnesses, then sick pilgrims from all over the Empire would come and pay him a visit. Gods moved around, carried by their devotees, and spread along with the tales of their great deeds and powers.
It is not the presence of gods from faraway lands that is surprising to me, then – but rather the relative unfamiliarity that people have with the gods who are from England. We are not so different from the Romano-British in that we are thoroughly eclectic in our spiritual, ritual, and contemplative practices; we are quite unlike them, though, in that we English seem to have a relatively weak connection with the gods of our native eco-cultural context – the genus loci, or the spirits of place. In Wales this is not the case; the characters of Welsh mythology are written into the landscape – in place names and stories – and are revered there today. The contrast to England in stark; most English people wouldn't be able to name their local gods. Even many English Pagans would struggle. Despite the fact that the evidence for Romano-British religion and beliefs is relatively plentiful, it has not yet gained a tremendous degree of traction in the modern spiritual imaginations of English communities.
That said, it is very widespread for British Pagans to acknowledge and respect the spirits of place in ceremony. Within Druidry, we honour and thank them whenever we gather together, locating ourselves within a broader community of beings, only some of which are human – to use Graham Harvey's excellent phrase. But these Other-Than-Humans are usually nameless, formless, without story or personality. Engagement of this kind does not do justice to these beings, nor does it capture the imagination (or the body) as it should. There is something unique and magical about using a name and a ritual formula to which that name belongs, that is thousands of years old, in the place where it flew from ancient, long dead tongues, soaring on thermals of incense and sacred fire.
Some Pagans I know have defended the anonymity of spirits of place by claiming that names, stories and personalities are human traits we are projecting onto non-human nature. The reality of the gods should not be constrained by such anthropocentricisms, as these are constructs human have invented. This claim has a certain power, but ultimately it cannot be sustained. Names, stories, personalities and so on are projections, constructs – but they are projections even when we apply them to ourselves, and one another. Decades of social scientific and critical theory are insistent on this point. Our categories are always provisional labels we place upon the world to make it easier to understand – they might not be the essential properties of plants and rocks, but nor are they the essential properties of human beings. Constructs do not become real as soon as they cross the divide from nature to culture. They are everywhere constructed, so they are either real nowhere, or everywhere. And so if we can playfully and provisionally apply them to ourselves, and explore them with other human persons, then we should not be overly coy about their presence beyond the human family.
The Romano-British gods are, therefore, conspicuous in their absence; missing not because they have gone anywhere, or because they were never really human-like at all, but because we ourselves now miss them. We ignore their stories, their names, their homes, and habits. But they have not forgotten them. The Land Remembers. All we need to do, is ask it for a reminder.
A couple of months ago, I stood amidst the ruins of an ancient Temple, on hand in case I was needed. The golden stones of the walls and floor rang with the raucous voices of tourists and school children; interspersed with the throng was a party of 15 pilgrims, who had been led by the British Pilgrimage Trust from the holy well at Frome to the Waters of Sulis, in the warm heart of the city of Bath. The Trust operates on a policy of "bring your own beliefs" – pilgrims are of many different faith communities, and none, but they are united in their common desire to connect with holy places in the landscape. Regardless of your religious beliefs, the atmosphere of the sacred springs of Aquae Sulis cannot be denied. To the Romano-British, these springs were venerated as a goddess – Sulis – who was syncretised with the Roman divine Minerva, the name "Sulis" possibly being derived from the Proto-Celtic word *sūli, or "Sun".
As the pilgrims wonder and wander clockwise about the steaming waters, they are given a simple blessing by a local Druid – a friend of mine, invited to greet us -, then throw an offering of silver into the waters, before going to drink from the fountain beyond the spring itself. This pattern of behaviour – circumambulation, being blessed, offering a small token, and then taking the waters – is truly ancient, and resonates with something far deeper and more profound than the labels and categories of contemporary religious identities. The waters touch you physically, and emplace you in a way that complex liturgy and ceremony can struggle to achieve. The aim is not to carry you aloft, but to sink you down, deep into the land about you.
The impact of this is profound. The pilgrims had this light in their eyes, almost children again, like on Christmas morning. There was a sense of wonder there, a closeness with all the world, that gets lost in the hurly-burly of modern life. Once they'd all made their offerings to Sulis, I turned to face her waters, and gazed at the bubbles rising to the surface. I was reminded of a promise I made to the winter sun, on a frosty hilltop in the Chilterns when I was 18 – over ten years ago. Bring the people back to us, the sun had seemed to say, help them remember. Remember, of course, means to re-member, to put back together. It's an embodied, physical act; more than metaphor, no mere mental exercise. Getting people to remember the land and the power of place is not a matter of belief, or something to bear in mind – it has to be done at the level of the body. I blinked. I realised that, without realising what I'd been doing, I'd fulfilled that old promise, bringing the pilgrims there. A great raft of bubbles rose to the surface; a reply.
I inclined my head gently to the waters, smiling. Ex voto suscepto. In fulfilment of my vow.


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In addition to providing a general way to plug Jython code into PFA applications, Antinous produces models. Only k-means has been implemented.
Antinous producers adhere to the following suite of abstract interfaces in
Dataset is a source of training data, filled in Jython and used by the producer to make a model. It has at least these methods:
revert(): Unit empties the
Model is what a producer makes, something that can be converted into PFA. It has at least these methods:
pfa: AnyRef makes a PFA cell or pool item representing the model using
JsonArray, and primitive types
pfa(options: java.util.Map[String, AnyRef]): AnyRef makes PFA with options (probably coming from Jython)
avroType: AvroType declares the Avro type of the PFA cell or pool item
ModelRecord extends
Model and Scala's
Product so that it can be a case class
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Dataset to produce a
Model. It has at least these methods:
dataset: D the dataset
optimize(): Unit updates the state of the producer in-place to improve the model (possibly many times)
model: M get the current state of the model
JsonObject[X] is a
java.util.Map[String, X] for representing
Model data as PFA
JsonArray[X] is a
java.util.List[X] for representing
Model data as PFA
The package also has a random number seed, which is used to randomize all producer algorithms. It can be set via
setRandomSeed(x: Long)
The usual procedure is to create a concrete
Dataset in the global Jython namespace and fill it in the
action phase, then create a
Producer from that
Dataset, run
optimize() to make a
Model and
emit PFA in the
end phase.
Here is an example that builds a k-means clustering model for one key in a Hadoop reducer (one segment of the whole model).
from antinous import *
from com.opendatagroup.antinous.producer.kmeans import VectorSet, KMeans
input = record(key = string, value = array(double))
output = record(segment = string,
clusters = array(record(center = array(double),
weight = double)))
segment = None
vectorSet = VectorSet()
def action(input):
global segment, vectorSet
segment = input.key
def end():
if segment is not None:
kmeans = KMeans(3, vectorSet)
emit({"segment": segment, "clusters": kmeans.model().pfa()})
In package
VectorSet is a
Dataset with an
add(pos: java.lang.Iterable[Double], weight: Double) method for adding points with optional weights.
ClusterSet(clusters: java.util.List[Cluster]) is a
Cluster(center: java.util.List[Double], weight: Double, covariance: java.util.List[java.util.List[Double]]) is a
ModelRecord that takes options
weight: if true, show the weight
covariance: if true, show the covariance
totalVariance: if true, show the total variance
determinant: if true, show the determinant
limitDimensions: if a list of integers, only present the dimensions specified in
totalVariance, and
KMeans(numberOfClusters: Int, dataset: VectorSet) is a
Producer[VectorSet, ClusterSet] with the following methods:
model: ClusterSet
metric: Metric and
setMetric(m: Metric)
stoppingCondition: StoppingCondition and
setStoppingCondition(s: StoppingCondition)
randomClusters(): pick random initial clusters (done automatically by constructor)
optimize() and
optimize(subsampleSize: Int) to perform k-means on a random subset, using the
metric and stopping when
stoppingCondition is met.
Metrics adhere to interface
Metric and can be constructed with:
Minkowski(p: Double)
M(f: PyFunction) where
f is any Jython function that takes two Python lists of numbers
Stopping conditions adhere to interface
StoppingCondition and can be constructed with:
MaxIterations(max: Int) triggers when the iteration number reaches or exceeds a given maximum
Moving triggers when all changes are below a threshold of 1e-15
BelowThreshold(threshold: Double)
HalfBelowThreshold(threshold: Double) triggers when half the clusters' changes are below a given threshold
WhenAll(conditions: java.lang.Iterable[StoppingCondition]) triggers when all subconditions are met
WhenAny(conditions: java.lang.Iterable[StoppingCondition]) triggers when any subconditions are met
PrintValue(numberFormat: String = "%g") does not actually stop iteration, but prints out the current values
PrintValue(numberFormat: String = "%g") does not actually stop iteration, but prints out the last changes
S(f: PyFunction) where
f is a Python function that takes
list of
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Saturday nights use to be filled with more adult like social events. Now, as a mother, they are filled with social events or a different kind. Like paying an evening visit to Santa at the Global Winter Wonderland in downtown Atlanta. Playing in the fake snow while cruising the fake streets and enjoying the lights of fake Paris, Italy and London.
Keane with Santa and my good friend Mike.
Seeing how excited Keane was by the fake snow, made me wish it was really snowing.
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Lady Redhounds take 2nd
The Corbin Lady Redhounds held off a rally by the Lexington Dunbar Lady Bulldogs to become the only non-Lexington area team in the final four of the Berea Holiday Classic Monday night. The Lady Redhounds saw double digit leads disappear but held on to win, 47-43.
The Berea Lady Pirate Holiday Classic is like no other tournament in the state. It has become so successful and so many teams request to get in that they now field two tournaments simultaneously.
Tournament A featured the likes of Mason County, Somerset, Bell County, Clay County, Henry Clay and Bryan Station in its 16-team format while Tournament B had West Carter, Woodford County, Dunbar, Presentation, Pulaski County and Boyle County.
Bryan Station and Henry Clay entered the "A" finals Tuesday night when Woodford County got past Clark County and was scheduled to meet Corbin.
Corbin 47, Dunbar 43
Corbin almost walked through their third straight game in the tournament after running out to a 10-2 lead in the game. But Dunbar sophomore Ebonie Graham caught fire and led the Lady Dawgs to a 10-2 run as the teams went to the second period tied at 12-12.
Corbin took charge early in the second period, taking the ball to the hole. They were able to connect on several three point plays or draw the fouls. The Lady Hounds drew 12 free throws and connected on nine. Mikkah Rogers, Katie Akins and Jamie Bonza all had three point plays as Corbin outscored Dunbar 15-4 and led at the half, 27-16.
Corbin outscored Dunbar 11-0 from the line in the first half.
The Lady Redhounds tried to break the game open in the second half when they took a 33-20 lead on a Bonza three point goal, but Dunbar mounted a comeback and pulled within ten (37-27) at the end of three quarters.
The Dunbar defense picked up their game in the fourth quarter and almost stole the win from Corbin. The Lexington girls went on a 13-0 run and took a 40-37 lead when Beth Barr hit two free throws with 4:13 left in the game.
Then Corbin woke up as Akins finally got the first basket of the quarter with 3:24 left in the game to pull the Lady 'Hounds within a point. After a miss by Dunbar, Morgan Barley calmly drilled a three pointer as Corbin regained the lead.
Tanisha Wilson then missed the front end of a bonus with 2:30 left and Akins grabbed the rebound. Barley knocked down a second three-ball and Corbin was back on top by five (45-40).
Dunbar fought back to within two (45-43) and Corbin was called for a ten-second violation, giving the ball back the Lady Dawgs. Dunbar missed and Brittany Jackson was fouled with :18 remaining. The Corbin sophomore hit both pressure packed free throws as Corbin took the win by four points.
"All three games have been big wins," said Corbin coach Jennifer Parsons. "All three games have been similar in that that each team, West Carter, Clark County and Dunbar were all very athletic teams and all were very quick off the dribble."
"To this point, other than Rockcastle County we have not played a team like that but we have been able to control the penetration and able to get leads on all three teams of 9-10 points," said Parsons.
"We let up tonight and turned the ball over four straight times and they capitalized and got their momentum going and then we had to fight back," said Parsons.
"I was very proud of my team, the ones on the floor and the ones on the bench," she added. "We showed a lot of heart and character. Morgan Barley hit a couple of big shots at the end and Brittany Jackson sealed our lead hitting the two free throws. I felt like we had some people step up and hit the good shots. It was an excellent tournament win."
Barley finished the win with 12 points and six rebounds while Rogers added 10 points. Akins finished with seven points and nine rebounds.
Corbin 59, Clark Co. 38
Barley, Rogers and Akins combined for 36 points as the Redhounds knocked off Clark County 59-38. Corbin raced out to a 15-9 lead at the end of the first quarter and led 29-19 at the half. The Lady Redhounds didn't let up in this game and continued to roll past the Lady Cardinals. Corbin outscored Clark County, 19-15 in the third quarter then its defense stepped up and held the Lady Cardinals to four points in the fourth quarter.
Corbin tripled the Clark County scoring total with 12 fourth quarter points compared to Clark's four.
Barley finished with 15 points while Rogers added 11 points. Akins tossed in 10 points and had 10 rebounds.
Corbin 60, West Carter 46
Mikkah Rogers scored a season high 21 points as the Lady Redhounds shocked West Carter, 60-46. The Lady Comets were one of the favorites to win the tournament before Corbin got the upset.
Corbin fell behind 6-2 in the first several minutes of the game but went on a 6-0 run to take the lead. Heather Clouse, Akins and Barley all had consecutive baskets to push Corbin ahead.
West Carter retook the lead with 6-2 run and led 12-10 before Corbin closed out the final two minutes with five unanswered points. Barley hit one of two free throws and Rogers had back to back baskets that put the Lady Redhounds ahead, 15-12 at the end of the first period.
The game stayed close in the second quarter as West Carter came back to tie the score at 17-all. Corbin then went on a 5-0 run and led 22-17. The Lady Redhounds led at the half, 25-22.
The third quarter proved to be the difference in this game as Corbin outscored the Lady Comets, 17-7. Back to back shots by Christina Sutton and Jamie Bonza pushed the lead into double digits, 37-27. Corbin led at the end of the quarter, 42-29.
The Lady Redhounds never let up and continued to build on its lead. Besides Rogers 21 points, Barley added 11 points.
Corbin 12 15 10 10- 47
Dunbar 12 4 11 16- 43
Corbin (47) – Bonza 8, Rogers 10, Clouse 7, Jackson 2, Sutton 1, Barley 12, Akins 7.
Dunbar (43) – Barr 8, Clark 4, Wilson 11, Graham 10, Webb 2, Pressley 5, Walker 3.
Corbin 15 14 19 12- 59
Clark Co. 9 10 15 4- 38
Corbin (59) – Bonza 3, Rogers 11, Clouse 8, Jackson 8, Sutton 2, Barley 15, Akins 10, Wood 2.
Clark Co. (38) – Knowles 2, Hanson 12, Hartman 5, Cassery 2, Nugent 9, Cates 2, Montgomery 6.
Corbin 15 10 17 18- 60
West Carter 12 10 7 17- 46
Corbin (60) – Bonza 5, Rogers 21, Clouse 8, Jackson 5, Sutton 2, Barley 11, Akins 8.
West Carter (46) – Coy 2, Burchett 10, Perry 7, Webb 8, Raburn 5, Barker 2, Bocock 4, Shelton 4, Kiser 4.
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SunEdison secures USD 190 million financing for one of the largest solar PV plants in Latin America to sell solar power on the spot market
SunEdison, Inc. (St. Peters, Missouri, U.S.), on June 27th, 2014 announced the closing of a USD 155 million non-recourse debt financing arrangement with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government's development finance institution, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the largest multilateral lender to Latin America and the Caribbean, the Clean Technology Fund (CTF), and CorpBanca, one of the most important Chilean commercial banks.
The debt proceeds will be used in Chile for the construction of a 72.8 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, to inject solar power directly into the Sistema Interconectado del Norte Grande (SING), selling all its production in the spot market (merchant solar).
72.8 MW PV project "Maria Elena" to be completed during 2014.
Interconnection of the 72.8 MWp PV plant is expected to take place during 2014. Once completed, the project, called "Maria Elena" and located in the Antofagasta region, is set to become one of the largest solar photovoltaic merchant power plants in Latin America and one of the largest in the world. SunEdison will own and operate the plant as part of its ongoing strategy to maximize retained value.
Local bank participates in debt for a merchant solar project in Chile for the first time
OPIC is providing USD 48.9 million of debt, the IDB is providing USD 50.3 million of debt directly and is also administering the USD 16.0 million of debt from the CTF, and CorpBanca is providing a parallel loan of USD 39.8 million in addition to providing a local Chilean Peso VAT facility for the equivalent of USD 35 million.
CorpBanca's participation represents the first time a local bank is participating in the senior debt facility for a merchant solar project in Chile.
"An international benchmark for the development of solar energy"
"Today marks a new milestone in the energy industry – this power plant demonstrates that photovoltaic solar energy can compete with traditional energy sources and win. It is an international benchmark for the development of solar energy", said Jose Perez, president, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America for SunEdison.
Jean-Marc Aboussouan, Chief of the Infrastructure Division of IDB's Structured and Corporate Finance Department, added: "We are proud to continue supporting the development of the solar energy sector in Chile, together with our private sector partners, and to help the Government of Chile to mobilize resources from the Clean Technology Fund."
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A Richmond Heights family is outraged and speaking out after someone tried to capitalize on their personal tragedy.
One week ago, on July 29th, 27-year-old Annie Sims was killed in a murder-suicide outside an apartment building in Richmond Heights.
Sims was found in the lobby of her apartment building with her 17-month-old daughter uninjured next to her. Richmond Heights Police Department identified the gunman as 30-year-old Joseph Debow, Sims boyfriend and the father of her little girl.
RELATED: Police find toddler next to mom's body after apparent murder-suicide
Just days after the shooting, a GoFundMe account appeared on the victim's behalf, but her family told News 5 Bob Jones, it was set up by a stranger trying to scam others, and that they had not set an account on the popular fundraising website.
"I don't want the money to go in the wrong hands," said Julia Hatcher, who says she was Sims' legal guardian since Annie was 8. "I had to let people know that there's people out there that scam and it's not right."
The bogus GoFundMe account has since been taken down, according to members of Sims' family. To safely secure any money donated in Sims' memory, the family has set up a bank account in her name. The funds from the account will go to help Sims' daughter's education expenses down the road.
"Hopefully, she won't remember this, [what happened] because she was in my daughter's arms when she got shot," Hatcher said. "[Annie's] just kind all the time. She wasn't mean to anyone. Never."
Richmond Heights police told News 5, prior to the murder-suicide, the department had no dealings with the couple and no reports to indicate that something this tragic could take place.
But Sims' family says it was a volatile relationship between the two. The couple would fight, break-up and get back together, said members of Sims family.
Beatrice Sims, Sims' sister, is sending a heartfelt plea to anyone who could be in a similar dangerous relationship.
"If you're a victim of domestic violence, or if you know someone, a victim of domestic violence, please call for help."


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Good mix at inaugural Caribbean Wedding
THE inaugural staging of the Caribbean Wedding Industry Awards & Expo brought together scores of leading players in the destination wedding market, travel agents, hoteliers and service providers from across the Caribbean for the three-day event.
The event started last Friday with a cocktail party at Rose Hall Great House, hosted by Rose Hall Developments, and was followed by the opening of the conference and expo, as well as a luncheon, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre on Saturday.
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Brisbane is stripping down and stocking up on some classic hits. If you're fangin' for a Halloween party, tossin' mad for pasta restaurants, and can't turn down cinemas under the stars, read on.
Yas queen – a new wine bar is making its way to King Street! We can't spill the tea on the finer details just yet, but keep an eye out (and a wine glass at the ready) for this exciting development.
Hop on the highway to Hellenika's second restaurant – you're in for a wild ride. With numero two opening at James Street's The Calile Hotel early next month, Brisbane will be blessed with the classic Greek food and wine that the Gold Coast has been banging on about. Hell. Yes!
Pass the pasta laboratory – Ripiena is setting its sights on Fortitude Valley. Set to open mid-October, Anita Schenk and Nicolo' Campagnari's pasta lab will create a unique and relaxed place to both watch the pasta-making process and reap its provisions, with take-home options aplenty. Honey, we're home.
The Catbird Seat Bistro is closing on September 30. Putting the cat back in the bag, owners James Guldberg and Erinn Jordan have sold their beloved restaurant, which will be turned into a modern Australian-Korean eatery. September 29 will be your last chance to grab your favourite Catbird dish and drink, so make sure you don't miss out.
Where's the popcorn? The American Express Openair Cinemas will flock back to South Bank from October 4 to November 11 with a bundle of old and new flicks to enjoy under the stars. Pull up a bean bag, whip out the snacks, and kick back in the great outdoors.
A very cheeky circus is setting up camp under the Spiegel Big Top at Victoria Park from October 12 to November 18. Infamous is an adults-only circus cabaret that will tickle your fancy and strike a chord with your senses. Is it hot in here, or is it just us?
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International English Language Testing Service
IELTS stands for 'International English Language Testing System'. It is a test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Australia.
There are two versions of the IELTS : The Academic Version and the General Training Version
- The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.
- The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS is accepted by almost all Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and more than 1800 US academic institutions. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia and Canada.
An IELTS result or Test Report Form (TRF) is valid for two years.
IELTS Test Structure
IELTS is scored on a nine band scale, with each band corresponding to a specified competence in English. The Band Scores are in either whole or half Bands. The nine bands are described as follows:
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Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. It would be very hard to attain this score.
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Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
7 Good User
Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriateness and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
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Has a partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. The candidate should be able to handle communication in his or her own field.
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Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in using complex language
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Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft designed free Quick Start Guides for some of the Office 2016 products. They are grouped into Windows, Mac, and Mobile.
- Windows: Office 2016 Quick Start Guides
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There are also training courses and other materials gathered on this Office support page: Office 2016 training
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- Getting started with Word 2010
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If you are looking for information about formatting your dissertation or thesis, we have more information on that at the Drew Dissertation Template page.
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My Takeaways From the 2017 Intacct Partners Conference: An Interview with Frank Therrien
Recently, ADS President, Frank Therrien traveled to Dallas for the Intacct Partners Conference. Here's what he had to say:
Q: What major takeaways did you gather from this conference?
A: To me, the overlying theme was an increased commitment to do more to help our customers realize the full benefits of Intacct through improved insights to help them drive future growth and success. One of the reasons I look forward to attending these conferences is because Intacct is so passionate about their partners, it allows us to walk away with tons of benefits for our customers.
Q: Who was the best speaker you heard from?
A: It had to be John Barrows (https://jbarrows.com/). His 12 Guiding Principles for successful sales were spot on. One that stuck with me was "Be Open and Honest" which is a guiding principle here at ADS.
Q: What makes Intacct the right choice?
A: That's simple. Intacct is built for finance and provides sharper insight for organizations. The big trend, now more than ever, is that sharper insight. To have that at your fingertips, like you would with Intacct, is a large component to driving organizational growth and success.
Q: Intact's market presence is growing rapidly. Do you see Intacct making any changes in the short or long-term?
Intacct will continue to target new industries with the right tools and functionality. For example, they've recently expanded their already strong offering for the software/SaaS industry with updated revenue recognition functionality. This was based on the new FASB Revenue Recognition Standard and Intacct will soon be doubling down in Wholesale Distribution in a similar way.
Q: Did you get the chance to explore Dallas?
A: I planned on heading to AT&T Stadium, where the Dallas Cowboys play, to take a selfie in front of the stadium wearing my Redskins hat. Next Time!
Have any questions about Intacct or what ADS can do for you? Contact us today!
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The Anatomy of Breathing
Proper breathing brings health and vitality. We recommend that you breath as nature intended because more of a special type of energy gets absorbed and this helps in spiritual development.
Nose Breathing is Good
The nose mechanism warms and humidifies air preparing it for the lungs and leads to a healthier respiratory systems. It filters out impurities, germs, bacteria and other micro organisms as they are stopped by the mucous membrane of the nostrils.
Mouth Breathing is Bad
Mouth breathing allows cold air and impurities to enter into the respiratory organs which can injuring them. Mouth breathing lowers the air pressure in the lungs making them less efficient.
The Lungs
Air from the nose or mouth passes through the larynx to the trachea or windpipe which subdivides into numerous bronchial tubes and further subdivide into minute tubes to all the small air cells in the lungs.
The lungs are spongy and porous and contain millions of lung cells. Air is inhaled and oxygen comes into contact with the impure blood through the thin walls of the lung cells.
A form of combustion takes place, the blood takes up oxygen and releases carbonic acid gas that is generated from the waste and poisonous matter, this generates heat. Blood leaves the lungs, bright red and full of life giving properties.
When oxygen comes into contact with blood it removes impurities and unites with the haemoglobin to be carried to every cell, muscle and organ of the body. Sufficient fresh air is needed to oxygenate and clean the blood, insufficient has a negative effect on the whole body.
The Diaphragm
Air is drawn into the lungs by the action of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a strong, flat muscle stretched across the chest from side to side and the back to the front. It divides the chest from the abdomen.
When the diaphragm expands, it increases the size of the chest and lungs, and air rushes into the vacuum created. When it relaxes the chest and lungs contract. We suggest the complete breathing method exercise where all areas of the lungs (the three lobes, upper, mid and lower) are used fully.
The upward and downward movement of the diaphragm has a massaging and stimulating effect on the important body organs; the stomach, liver and intestines are stimulated which encourages them to perform their functions.
Spiritual Science of Breathing
Breathing brings more into the body than just oxygen. Our sources of wisdom explain that breathing also absorbs a metaphysical or 'universal' energy into the body. In the West they call it life force or vital force, in the East they call it prana or chi energy.
We explain about this in our metaphysics energy page. We want you to understand it, how your body gets it, where your body stores it and how it is used. We want you to experience the feeling of more energy and encourage you do our breathing exercises.
Breathing better absorbs oxygen and removes impurities from the blood, it stimulate vital organs of the body all leading to improved physical health and vitality.
Breathing better absorbs more metaphysical energy for your spiritual health and development.
This page is part of our human nerve force energy + proper breathing lesson, because better breathing enhances potential for spiritual development.


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Your Search for Emergency Dentist in Lehigh Valley Ends Now!
When you are under extreme dental pain at an odd hour of the day, then you shouldn't wait till a dentist opens shop. You shouldn't try home-made remedies as they don't really work. What you can do is quickly log on to the Internet and find out about the emergency dentist who work near your home. There are a number of companies in the region which don't have the right kind of dentists in their roll. On top of that, the number of emergency dentists is too less. As the cost is too high, users wait for normal dental clinics to open.
There are a number of clinics which have established their online shops. They have all the right kind of information there. All you need to do is ensure to look for anomalies in order to rule them out. How can you do that? You can begin by asking your friends and relatives on any emergency dentists they know of. You can check forums where users normally have personal feedback on a dentist. They help each other out by directing people to reputed dental clinics.
Make sure to look for experience. An experienced clinic will have reputed dentists who are stationed round the clock. As they have experience, they know the kind of problems that bothers people and they know the right kind of action that they need to take in order to bring relief. When you are looking for an experienced emergency dentist, be sure to include your place along with the keyword.
Tally the names received from the search engines with the ones who have been recommended by friends and others. This will give you the top two-three dental clinics. You can then check out the website and get the numbers from the website and find out about the kind of experts that they have under them. Make sure that the dentist is experienced in handling patients, both young and old.
There are a number of emergency dental clinics in some areas. Feedbacks that you collect from your friends and others will help you separate the best from the rest. If you are new in to the town, be sure to ask your friends and others on social networking site. Put your time on the Internet to good news and have a proper dental insurance for your people. When looking for emergency dentist, Lehigh Valley residents will find the above tips helpful.
Emergency Dentist Lehigh Valley – Looking for an emergency dentist? Lehigh Valley residents prefer Bethlehem Family Dental.


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There's no cure for the plague, and Auxerre in France, 1348, is populated by the dying. Marcel Flote, who is afflicted by convulsions, tries to join a band of self-flagellating pilgrims and ends up in a slapstick routine. He has an epiphany: he must serve God by spreading laughter. Joined by Sonnerie, who communicates by shaking limbs covered in tiny bells, he forms a pious brotherhood of joy, the Red Noses of Auxerre, to give cheer to a pestilent and doomed world. His clowning is tentatively approved by the Archbishop Monsolet, but Pope Clement VI begins to be troubled by Flote's compassion and joviality.
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Temporary structures allow businesses to optimize their production in many ways. It is no wonder that their preference is now increasing for production factories and business outlets. As outlined in various business reports, these structures take advantage of the latest building architecture and design to come up with excellent models for various businesses. If you are in the business world, there is no need to worry about which structures you should use. All you need to do is hire a reputable temporary structure company to take care of all your needs. Here are proven ways in which they will increase your production.
Ease of Expansion
As your business grows, you will need to create more space for production. At a time like this, the best thing is to use temporary structures for the additional space needed. Today, factories are using temporary structures to accommodate more production machines and even using them indefinitely. Notably, temporary structures are better than permanent ones since they are easy to add to existing buildings and add any features that are needed for the growth of the business.
Cost Saving
A business that is looking to save on the cost of operations should consider using temporary designs when expanding or opening new branches. The finances saved can then be used in buying better production machines or employing experienced production managers. The cost to construct new buildings was initially a larger investment than many businesses could afford, forcing them to cut production budgets.
Customized and Optimized Designs
According to temporary structure designers at https://smart-space.co.uk/, this option has modern designs which are fully optimized for production. It is easy to discuss what you want with the structure designers who will fabricate them for your business. Unlike temporary structures, these ones come with innovative technologies customized for production for any business. So, whether you need to install a water purification system, make a computer assembling plant, or anything else, providers will advise on the best materials and designs to use. The materials optimize on natural light, proper ventilation, and natural temperature control methods.
Before people realized that temporary structures could be used in companies and institutions, investors had to go through the long process of construction even when a disaster struck. But today, companies can save a lot of time through temporary structures which only take a few days to make. Therefore, production can resume as quickly as possible. Also, if there is an urgent need to expand the business, this perfect solution will come in handy. Some of these structures like tents can be pitched within hours and provide the production line with the shelter they need to continue with their work without wasting time.
Brainstorming Structures
Factories and schools may need movable and temporary structures that can be moved away from noisy areas for serious meetings and research. All of this is done for the interest of coming up with ways to improve production. The best solution is to construct movable rooms to allow the users to pick a favorable location within the compound.


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Osoud Al-Sharqiya, one of the rebel groups fighting the Syrian regime forces, claims it has shot down a Russian-made fighter jet near the capital Damascus.
A Syrian rebel group on Monday claimed to have shot down a Syrian regime fighter jet in southern Syria.
The pilot was killed after the Russian-made plane came down in Tel Dakwa, some 50 kilometres east of the capital Damascus, said Jaysh Osoud Al-Sharqiya (lions of the east) on its twitter account.
Jaysh Osoud Al-Sharqiya also published what it claimed the images of the plane's debris and the pilot's body.
#FSA#this_land_is_ours#osodalshrqia downs a pro-Assad warplane in Tal Dakwa -rural Damascus— osoudelsharqiya_en (@osodalshrqia_en) June 5, 2017
FSA are searching for the pilot pic.twitter.com/2WYakpmgM1
The Syrian desert has become the new battle ground in the ongoing conflict in Syria.
Since Russia, Turkey and Iran signed de-escalation zones agreement, opposition fighters backed by the US and regime forces have been battling to take ground from Daesh in the desert also known as Syria's Badia.
The US-backed opposition groups conciliated their positions around at-Tanf near Iraq-Jordan border, while the regime is expanding its controlled territory around the ancient city of Palmyra.
In May, the US-led coalition bombed a Syrian regime convoy approaching at-Tanf, a remote base in southern Syria near the Syria-Jordan-Iraq border that coalition advisers have used to train "Vetted Syrian Opposition" to aid the fight against Daesh.
The civil war in Syria began in 2011 after the forces of regime leader Bashar al Assad launched a crackdown on pro-democratic and anti-regime protesters.
The conflict has so far claimed over 400,000 lives and displaced millions of people, creating the world's one of the worst humanitarian crisis in the recent history.


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Last week, we saw a leak of some possible prices for T-Mobile's 'UNcarrier" plans. The company has officially made its move into the contract-free service arena as of today, as heading to their website reveals pay-as-you-go plans to be the only options for service.
You get defaulted to an "unlimited" plan that includes unlimited talk, text, and 500MB of data – with throttling to 2G speeds after hitting that mark – for $50 / month . The prices then move up in 2GB increments, all the way up to 12GB, with each 2GB uptick costing an additional $10 / month. WiFi hotspot / tethering is included in the price of these tiers.
you can also choose truly unlimited – as in no throttling – for just $70 / month, with a catch. You only get 500MB of hotspot at that level. you can get an additional 2GB of tethering for $10, or 4GB for $20.
Family plans also become a thing of the past with T-Mo's new structure. You can now add additional lines to one of the aforementioned plans for $30 / month, but there seems to be a current promotion to add those additional lines for free. Each new line comes with unlimited talk and text, and simply use their own data plan separate from the other lines at the same pricing tiers.
Handset subsidies have also gone away. No, you won't be paying full price up front for your new device (unless you really want to). T-Mobile will instead opt to let you setup payment plans for your new devices. There's a different down payment for each device – generally about $99 – that then gets moved to a monthly payment system, usually around $15 – $25 per month. There is no interest included in the cost of the device, which is a plus.
While T-Mobile hasn't made any official announcement about this pricing overhaul, it's more than likely that it will be the focus of the upcoming event on Tuesday in New York City. Be sure to hit the source link below to check it all out for yourself, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Nickel and dimed just got more expensive
PF Digital Dispatch
Don't look now, but those who dabble in nickel may be getting hit hard soon by additional price increases if – as expected – the Chinese market has a surge in the demand for the metal.
Don't look now, but those who dabble in nickel may be getting hit hard soon by additional price increases if – as expected – the Chinese market has a surge in the demand for the metal. Reports say that China (which accounts for 30% of worldwide usage) may soon see an 18.6% leap in demand, or roughly 510,000 tons.
Talk about price spike!
Analysts at Desjardins Securities say they expect nickel to rise to $9 a pound this year, and $10 a pound in 2011. The demand problem has been augmented by ongoing strikes at Vale Inco's plants in Canada, unacceptable nickel laterite, as well as an increased production in stainless steel, Desjardins told clients.
They say the nickel supply has been further exasperated by a lack of quality in nickel laterite ore, which is primarily imported to China for use in nickel pig iron by stainless-steel mills.
"According to the CRU, much of the material imported in 2009 had an unsuitable nickel/iron composition," says Desjardins. "CRU estimates that of the 9.3 thousand tons of ore currently stockpiled at Chinese ports, roughly 80% is unacceptable."
Nickel prices have skyrocketed in 2010, registering gains of more than 35% in the first quarter and outperforming all other metals traded on the London Metal Exchange. Compare that to a 3.9% increase in the price of copper, 2.7% for aluminum, 1.5% for gold, and 3.5% for silver.
Nickel for spot delivery at LME was $24,960 a ton as of March 31, up from $18,452 on Dec. 31, 2009. But after hitting a 52-week high of $25,011 a ton on April 1, the price went down some over the last two trading sessions and currently stands at $24,678.
To make matters worse (is that possible?), thieves are getting in to the act, and no we don't mean the government. Hundreds of tons of nickel and copper were stolen from a Liverpool, England warehouse in May, the latest in a rash of commodity heists spurred by higher prices. The Wall Street Journal reported that the metals were taken from Liverpool's docklands area that was owned by warehousing company Henry Bath & Son, a unit of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
But help may be on the way.
China's largest nickel producer, the Jinchuan Group, has offered $150 million to buy Canadian nickel miner Crowflight Minerals' assets in Manitoba and Ontario, which could spur production. Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining announced that it will increase its nickel production by 23% to 41,000 tons this fiscal year. In addition, Australia miner Mincor Resources says it is exploring the reopening of its Miitel mine in Western Australia, which it had shut down following a sharp slump in nickel prices in 2008.


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Exceptional Growth in LNG Trade, Says Awilco
The exceptional growth in LNG trade recorded in the first half of the 2019 continued in Q3, says Awilco LNG Group, the Norwegian based fully integrated pure play LNG transportation provider.
According to Fearnleys LNG total LNG trade is up about 13 % in the first nine months of the year vs last year. In line with normal seasonal patterns gas prices inched upwards in Q3 but remained historically low due to increased production and muted demand in the Far East.
Due to a relatively mild winter reducing gas demand for power generation and higher nuclear power generation in Japan and South Korea, LNG imports decreased by 8 and 9 % y-o-y Jan-Sept respectively, whereas imports to India were up 3 % and imports to China increased by about 21 % y-o-y.
Europe has been the main buyer of incremental LNG volumes in 2019, growing imports by 74 % y-o-y to about 65 MT and taking advantage of low gas prices to switch its energy mix from coal to gas. European storage levels were about 97 % full at the end of Q3, which is about two months early compared to historical average peak of pre-winter up-stocking.
As a result, and in combination with contango in gas prices in the Far East, a number of LNG carriers have been employed as storage in both basins.
Total shipping demand as expressed by growth in ton-mile increased by about 7 % in the first nine months of 2019 compared to a fleet growth of 9 % according to Fearnleys LNG.
Taking into account storage and slow steaming (ton-time), shipping demand increased by about 12 % in the period, which supported a firming shipping market.
According to Fearnleys LNG headline spot TFDE day rates started the quarter at USD 50,000 and USD 40,000 per day West and East of Suez respectively, and gradually increased to USD 88,000 and USD 83,000 respectively end Q3. Ballast bonus compensation improved along with the increase in headline rates.
In spite of the current low gas price environment, with global gas prices at their lowest for 10 years, 2019 has seen an all-time high in final investment decisions on new liquefaction capacity.
A total of 64 MTPA of new capacity has been sanctioned in 2019, representing about 20 % of total LNG traded in 2018 at 325 MTPA. In total 111 MTPA of new LNG production capacity is under construction and expected to commence production in 2020 to 2026.
According to market analysts a further approx. 800 MTPA of new LNG production is in various stages of planning.
33 vessels were delivered in the first nine months of 2019 and a further 6 vessels are scheduled for delivery in the remainder of 2019. Year to date 34 vessels have been ordered of which 20 are assumed speculative. 24 of the 34 newbuild orders were placed in H1 2019 and the ordering pace appears to have subsided in H2 2019.
According to shipbrokers the current orderbook for LNG vessels above 150,000 cbm (excl. FSRU and FLNG) is 106 vessels, of which about 40 are assumed available for contract. 40 vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2020, 44 in 2021, 16 in 2022 and 1 in 2023.


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The mission of the Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations (CSNI) is to assist member countries in maintaining and further developing the scientific and technical knowledge base required to assess the safety of nuclear reactors and fuel cycle facilities. The Committee is made up of senior scientists and engineers, with broad responsibilities for safety technology and research programmes, and representatives from regulatory authorities.
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These nuisance pests may not damage your lawn but they can be among some of the bigger pests in and around your yard. By applying seasonal and targeted applications of EPA exempt and organic control products we can help you minimize these invasions. Any product we use to control insects in your lawn has been proven to be safely used around your children and pets.
Compaction is one of your lawns greatest enemies and can work against the success of your organic lawn. This is why we recommend having your lawn aerated often. Aeration provides an avenue for water, nutrients, and oxygen to get to the root zone, thus helping the soil food web to flourish.
Proper soil pH could potentially be the most important factor in establishing a successful organic lawn. Populations of thriving beneficial bacteria prefer a soil that is slightly alkaline. The overuse of chemicals and pesticides tend to create soil that is toxic and acidic, while some soil types tend to be exceptionally alkaline. For our new customers we perform a pH test, and a soil analysis. We will share our findings with you, and make suggestions tailored to the needs of your yard, as well as your budget.
Tree and Shrub programs that rely completely on the application of chemicals have actually caused more harm than good to existing ornamentals. When a plant is forced to grow much more rapidly than nature intended it to, a recipe for insect and disease infestations is created. The Bee Safe tree and shrub program will protect your landscape ornamentals without the use of harsh chemical fertilizers and dangerous pesticides.
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If Zayn Malik Could Go Back In Time, He'd Choose A Life Sans FameNovember 3, 2016
Zayn will never know what it's like to be anonymous, and it pains him.
Zayn will never know what it's like to be anonymous, and it pains him.
The former One Directioner hasn't been shy about his gripping anxiety in recent years, especially since venturing into the world of super stardom as a solo act, and if he could do it all over again… he would.
"I was very ignorant at 17 — blind beyond my years. I thought going on X Factor meant you won a million pounds and got a contract at the end of it," he tells the Evening Standard.
"And I was like, '****. All my problems are solved. I win a million pounds and that's it. Simple.' But you don't think about everything else that goes with it. You're only 17, your dreams are immature."
If he could offer his younger self any advice, what would it be?
"Don't do it", he said, before adding: "I would say: 'do your research and be a bit more prepared about certain situations before you make a decision.'"
Knowing then what he knows now, would he have went through with signing a record deal after his X Factor win? "I probably wouldn't have [signed]," he said. "I would've waited a couple more extra years. Just so I had that time to just get my head around being a famous person. I've never been able to have, what's the word? Anonymity. If I could go back, I'd have a few more years of anonymity."
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