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These are some of the photos I took in Paris.
I am now officially the one behind the camera on our trips so very few are of me!
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The Peach on 01/23/2012 11:14 p.m. #
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Bright Town Girl on 01/24/2012 12:05 a.m. #
lovely photos. Will look forward to the haul. :)
Sandra on 01/24/2012 7:32 a.m. #
Great fotos Mercedes!!
I love Paris!!!
xoxo
PinkChickClaire on 01/24/2012 9:46 a.m. #
Gorgeous photos.. I have never been to Paris - its one on the top of my to do list!

What is your camera? A Canon and where did you buy it? I am seriously thinking of purchasing one in a few months but need help!

Great post.

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Beautiful photos. Macaroons look delicious :)


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Come and See (1 Samuel 3:1-20, John 1:43-51)Andrew Walker, January 14, 2018
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1 Samuel 3:1–20 (Listen)
3:1 Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD in the presence of Eli. And the word of the LORD was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision.
2 At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his own place. 3 The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was.
4 Then the LORD called Samuel, and he said, "Here I am!" 5 and ran to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call; lie down again." So he went and lay down.
6 And the LORD called again, "Samuel!" and Samuel arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." But he said, "I did not call, my son; lie down again." 7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, and the word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him.
8 And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, "Here I am, for you called me." Then Eli perceived that the LORD was calling the boy. 9 Therefore Eli said to Samuel, "Go, lie down, and if he calls you, you shall say, 'Speak, LORD, for your servant hears.'" So Samuel went and lay down in his place.
10 And the LORD came and stood, calling as at other times, "Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant hears." 11 Then the LORD said to Samuel, "Behold, I am about to do a thing in Israel at which the two ears of everyone who hears it will tingle. 12 On that day I will fulfill against Eli all that I have spoken concerning his house, from beginning to end. 13 And I declare to him that I am about to punish his house forever, for the iniquity that he knew, because his sons were blaspheming God, and he did not restrain them. 14 Therefore I swear to the house of Eli that the iniquity of Eli's house shall not be atoned for by sacrifice or offering forever."
15 Samuel lay until morning; then he opened the doors of the house of the LORD. And Samuel was afraid to tell the vision to Eli. 16 But Eli called Samuel and said, "Samuel, my son." And he said, "Here I am." 17 And Eli said, "What was it that he told you? Do not hide it from me. May God do so to you and more also if you hide anything from me of all that he told you." 18 So Samuel told him everything and hid nothing from him. And he said, "It is the LORD. Let him do what seems good to him."
19 And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. 20 And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established as a prophet of the LORD.
John 1:43–51 (Listen)
43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." 46 Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." 47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, "Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!" 48 Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered him, "Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you." 49 Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" 50 Jesus answered him, "Because I said to you, 'I saw you under the fig tree,' do you believe? You will see greater things than these." 51 And he said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."


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A girl sat on her bed in the Accepted's quarters in the White Tower on the island of Tar Valon surrounded by the Erinin River in the northeastern corner of the Westlands. She sits with her legs folded under her and she is closely examining a Great Serpent ring - her Great Serpent ring. She turned the golden snake over and over in her hands, feeling every detail. Jasmyne was frowning at her ring. She had worn this ring for at least ten years. She had actually lost count. How much longer would it take for her to get the second piece? She wanted a shawl. She didn't care what color it was, unless it was White. She would have taken nearly any color as long as she got a shawl. The striped dress was growing abhorrent. She brushed her hair out of her eyes. It was getting longer now: it was down past her ears. However, she looked a bit boyish in it, and felt it too. Her door opened without a knock and permitted an Aes Sedai. She could not tell who for her candle did not quite reach that far. Unsurprisingly, the voice she heard was most certainly belonging to Larindhra, the Mistress of Novices. However, it was unlike her to appear this late. It was past curfew. From her shadowed face, the most shocking words she ever heard came. She had just been wishing for those words, but it was so shocking to actually hear them. "Jasmyne Ceres, you are called to be tested for Aes Sedai." She quickly got up and followed after the Red. She was thankful that she had decided to stay dressed for a while. She trotted after the Aes Sedai. She sure hoped she was ready for this. She couldn't afford not to be. This Hallway went further than she had been before. She was led into a large room much like the one for the test for Accepted, but the ter'angreal was significantly different. It was a single oval shape. There were also many more Aes Sedai than before. One spoke. "You come in ignorance Jasmyne Ceres, how would you depart?" "In knowledge of myself." She responded as confident as she could muster. Aes Sedai were always strong, even if they were nervous. "For what reason have you been summoned here?" "To be tried." "For what reason should you be tried?" "So that I may learn whether I am worthy." "For what would you be found worthy?" "To wear the shawl," She was then quickly briefed on her instructions. Small glowing pad to weave on, weave the correct weave, etc. she nodded, undressed, and then glided into the oval. She emerged on the other side in a very fine and expensive dress. At a glace, it appeared to be woven gold. The irony of this was that she was nearly waist deep in a swamp. A very muddy swamp. She looked around and saw the glowing mark a little ways off on top of a tree root sticking out over the swamp. She started to work her way over, but it was a rather difficult task. Her legs were short and by the feel of it, the hem of the dress was very narrow and movement constricting. The branch was higher than before once she got to it, or perhaps she was just deeper in now. She looked down and it was definitely above her bosom. Short little arms reached up and took a firm grip of the monstrous root. The muddy water held her in down quite well and she didn't have the upper body strength to pull free. She would have to muck her way over to the tree base. It was a rather slippery tree, but she got up on it with much grunting. The idea of ripping the constricting dress ran through her head many times. It would have been much easier to get up if she had. She put her arms out and balanced over to where the symbol was. It seemed as soon as she set foot on the pad, the entire marsh came to life with the worst possible wildlife. Alligators covered the top of the swamp water. Mosquitos, bees, and all sorts of annoying and biting insects filled the air. Every kind of snake were suddenly dropping out of the overhead branches and crawling towards her. She started her first weave, and then proceeded to deal out punishment to the creatures that wished her harm. She wove a large wave into the swamp and deterred the alligators for a moment. Her training with Jagen Sedai had certainly paid off. She wove fire into the Air and a wave of Flames consumed many insects, but they just replenished themselves quicker than anything should have. The snakes were awfully close to her, so she decided a air shield around and below her would suffice, while a fire shield hovered above that to keep her air supply semi-constant. Cobras and adders struck at the shield and bounced off, the she was losing oxygen. The fire was using hers up. A thought came to her. These were all cold-blooded creatures. She strongly wove a simple weave and the temperature suddenly dropped to below freezing. The alligators retreated into the swamp, bugs dropped from the sky, and the snakes hissed in disgust. She quickly finished off the absurdly complicated and useless weave, then was suddenly gone. She appeared in another setting. It was brightly lit and plat. The pad was on a hill in the distance and she could see it clearly. She looked down and she was in her birthday suit and up to her shoulders in briars, nettles, and itchweed. And….there were ants in it. Very possibly also mites and biting beetles as well. She must remain calm. She must not scratch. She walked forward with her fists balled up beside her, the itching getting worse with every step. Needles brushed against her constantly and she could not imagine a less comfortable situation. Sweat poured down her face with concentration to not scratch herself. She increased her pace and finally got out onto the hill. She itched like mad and her eyes were tearing up. The glowing pad lay in front of her and she stepped onto it. She started the second weave and a strong wind filled with cottonwood fluff blew past her. There was so much that it was blinding and it kept getting in her mouth and sticking to her sweat. It was gone as fast it came, but then the most peculiar phenomenon occurred. It began to rain…vinegar? GREAT LORD! That stings! It was very hard to keep straight posture and not scratch. She wove a bit quicker. It rained harder. Her eyes began to burn. Must weave faster! Discreetly faster. The weave was done and she was gone. This is exhausting! She thought as she appeared in the last world she would have to face. The creativity of the Aes Sedai working the ter'angreal was commendable. Who knew that large housewives trying to force-feed you could be so horribly distracting? What were they up to this time? It was the grand finale, so to say, so they would have to outdo themselves for this. She was in a simple garb and where she was appeared to be a barren wasteland of solid rock. Her symbol was only a few feet away and there was nothing out of the ordinary that she could see. She stepped carefully and nothing happened. She stepped onto the pad and waited for the bang. Nothing. She started to weave and it happened. The ground all around her shook violently and cracked open. Lava and steam exploded into the air and was falling around her. Hastily she wove a shield to block the large pieces of molten rock that were intent on landing on her. Hot steam then shot right up her dress and burned her legs and waist while scalding her torso. She concentrated hard to not scream or jump or run or something foolish like that. She was far too stubborn to give up now and she knew it. A weave of air deflected the steam away from her and she continued her weave. The ground shook harder and she nearly lost her balance. She wove a pair of rock bands around her feet so she wouldn't move from the spot. Her weave was nearly done. Another burst of steam shot into her face and she very nearly lost her weave. She deflected that one, crying from the pain. The weave came together and she was gone. She emerged into the room and found herself completely unblemished in any way. The itching was gone too. Just a faint memory of it all. The other sisters were quiet and she donned her Accepted dress, then returned to her rooms for reflection. The candle she had left burning before had gone out in the time she was gone. She left it that way. She needed time to reflect and the darkness was far less distracting. She lay on her bed, absentmindedly scratching her arms. She wasn't itchy, but the memory of it made her feel like she was. Her mind was so lost in thoughts that she eventually just faded into a restless sleep. She awoke to a knocking on her door. She rubbed her eyes and there were seven Aes Sedai standing in her room, one from each Ajah. Interesting enough, they were in alphabetical order by Ajah name from left to right. she did not know the Blue sister, Cara Sedai was the Brown, Alitacia the Gray, Janine the Green, Larindhra the Red, Lillith the White, and Respa the Yellow. "The time has come, Jasmyne Ceres, for you to swear the Three Oaths and become an Aes Sedai. The Amyrlin awaits. They all left and she followed them. Butterflies filled her stomach, worse than the night before. Why was this more un-nerving? They were back in the room with the strange oval ter'angreal. The Amyrlin was standing on the opposite side of the oval, and the Keeper was beside her holding a tassled cushion containing another ter'angreal. The Oath Rod. The Sitters of each Ajah stood in a semi-circle behind Kathana plus the newest Aes Sedai of each Ajah holding a shawl. A shawl that each one wanted to place on her shoulders. She only recognized two of them Jagen stood with the Reds and Kabria with the Greens. Those two were the only two she had ever really considered, and she had decided which one wins back when she made another major decision. She confidently stepped through the oval ter'angreal and approached the Amyrlin Seat. The Keeper gave Kathana the Oath Rod and she spoke. "Your time has come, child. Speak the Oaths and seal yourself to us forever." She placed the thin white rod into Jasmyne's tiny hands and wove Spirit into it. "Under the Light, I swear to speak no word that is not true." Her eyes widened as she felt something constrict onto her skin, like a second skin. It was the oddest feeling. It was tight. "Under the Light," she continued, "I swear to make no weapon with which one man may kill another." This one was just as tight over her skin. She hoped they would not crush her. "Under the Light, I swear never to use the One Power as a weapon except against Shadowspawn, or in the last defense of my own life, that of my Warder, or that of another Aes Sedai." That last one came just as the other. She almost held her breath in expectance. "Jasmyne Sedai, it is done. You have sworn the Three Oaths, and may now petition your Ajah." The Amyrlin took the Oath Rod and put it on the cushion, then stepped back. She stood and eyed all the Sisters over. She wanted to make sure she was right. She lingered over Jaydena Sedai, Eadon Sedai, and Loraine Sedai. She lingered over Raslyn Sedai, Shevara Sedai, and Zarinen Sedai as well. With a deep breath she stepped forward towards Jagen Sedai. "If it pleases you, Aes Sedai, I seek admittance into the Red Ajah" She heard a gasp, then a thump. All heads in the room turned to see the Mistress of Novices sprawled on the stone floor. She had fainted in shock. Respa tended her and she awoke, then all the other filed out of the room. Just her and the Reds.


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Victoria has recorded 21 new cases of coronavirus and a further seven deaths overnight
A Swedish student who halted a flight carrying an asylum seeker who was set to be deported to Afghanistan has denied any wrongdoing.
Elin Ersson told DW she was moved to "do the right thing" and stand up, quite literally, for the refugee.
She claims he was "taken from the facility he was staying in and transported from Gothenburg to Stockholm".
"There he was put on a flight and was deported with another person. It took him 48 hours to reach his family," she said.
"All the way to the airport he had no idea what was going on and he had no possibility to call his family or lawyer. This is how deportations in Sweden work."
Ms Ersson said it was her "firm belief that no-one should be deported to a land in war".
The flight that Ms Ersson boarded was scheduled to travel to Istanbul where the Afghan refugee was to be transferred to another plane.
Ms Ersson knew that the plane couldn't take off without every passenger buckled into their seats and used this to her advantage.
"I'm not going to sit down until this person is off the plane … the pilot has the right to say that he is not allowed to be on the plane," Elin Ersson said in a livestream on Facebook from Gothenburg.
"In Afghanistan, there is a big war going on, and if he goes there, he will most likely be killed.
During the livestream, several people told Ms Ersson to stop filming, with some attempting to take her phone off her — including airline staff and passengers.
"The people who have been trying to deport [the asylum seeker] have actually pushed me and tried to forcibly remove me," she said.
Asked by airline staff to sit down or leave the plane, she responded: "I don't want a man's life to be taken away just because you don't want to miss your flight."
One passenger with a British accent approached Ms Ersson, asking her to "let us go" because she was "upsetting all the people".
He asked her:
Children could be heard crying in the background.
He asked her to turn her phone off, before attempting to take it off her.
Another passenger told her: "It's your country's rules."
She responded: "Yeah, I'm trying to change my country's rules. I don't like them.
'We are with you'
But some passengers supported her protest — literally applauding her efforts.
She said a Turkish man had been telling her what she was doing "was right".
"We are with you," he could be heard telling her.
Her video showed several people soon joined her standing on the plane.
"I don't know if they're standing with me — some people are, and some people are looking to see what's happening," she said.
About 10 minutes into the livestream, an airline staff member approached her, saying the asylum seeker would be let off the plane.
Ms Ersson said: "The flight attendant has said the [asylum seeker] will go out of the plane and so will I, as soon as I see him out."
After Ms Ersson tearfully announced the asylum seeker's bags were being taken off the plane, other passengers applauded.
The asylum seeker and three security personnel left the plane, followed by Ms Ersson, the company that runs the airport, Gothenburg, told The Guardian.
She later posted on Facebook: "The deportation was interrupted."
Since being uploaded, the video has been viewed millions of times and praised across the internet.
However, some people have criticised Ms Ersson for stopping what they see as a fair and legal process.


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Global Virtual Marketplaces, Social May Be Keys to Online Marketing Success
Companies expanding their business to global markets often launch multilingual websites to serve their new customers. This is particularly common when entering emerging markets, where consumers crave access to foreign brands but prefer transacting in their native languages. Harnessing global virtual marketplaces and social channels may yield the online marketing success brands seek here.
Because in many markets, localized corporate websites aren't the first place these customers visit to make purchases. They're far more likely to shop on third-party virtual marketplaces, such as China's Tmall, or in regional social media channels.
Virtual Marketplaces
Customers in Western markets usually shop on brand-name websites, as well as on multi-brand sites, like Amazon and Walmart.
In contrast, customers in emerging markets prefer virtual marketplaces because they trust those platforms more than brand-name sites. Customers can also easily compare prices, which tend to be low due to greater competition.
Sellers benefit from these marketplaces because they generate a high volume of traffic and simplify inventory management and fulfillment, which is usually handled by the marketplace for a fee. Marketplaces also often leverage big data more effectively than conventional e-retailers, to help convert visitors from browsers to buyers.
Virtual malls have been growing in popularity:
- Alibaba-owned Tmall has over 500 million monthly active users
- In Q1 2017, marketplace sellers accounted for 50% of the units sold on Amazon.com
- By 2020, virtual marketplaces will represent nearly 40% of the global online market
This growth is most noticeable in China, South Korea and the Middle East/North Africa.
China and Tmall
China's online retail sales are booming, and Goldman Sachs predicts that by 2020, it will make up 31% of total retail in the country.
Increasingly, Western brands are turning to virtual marketplaces as a way to enter the Chinese market. There are many hurdles to managing local websites in China, and bureaucratic and logistical challenges are ongoing.
Marketplaces make it easy for companies to create and operate virtual shops. For instance, Tmall has tools that allow sellers to customize their storefronts with brand logos, fonts and colors, as well as add videos and interactive content. Chinese consumers favor virtual marketplaces operated by Alibaba-owned Tmall, the country's largest online marketplace.
To penetrate this market, companies should translate product information into Chinese and use technology solutions to upload the content to Tmall.
South Korea and Naver
Naver — not Google — is the preferred search engine in South Korea. But much like Google, it provides access to a virtual marketplace, as well as payment methods.
Another influential e-commerce platform is mobile communications app Kakao, which recently launched its own shopping experience, allowing users to shop and send gifts to friends through the social platform.
Companies that want to do online business in South Korea should make content available in the Korean language to be picked up by Naver's algorithm. They should also be open to accepting payment from digital wallet services, such as Naver's Naver Pay or Kakao's KakaoPay.
Middle East/North Africa
The Middle East is experiencing a boom in e-commerce; but as in China, bureaucracy and regulations make it challenging for Western companies to conduct online business there. Instead, they use marketplaces — such as Amazon-owned Souq, which claims over 45 million visitors per month.
Most African consumers still make purchases at physical stores or markets, but smartphone use and Internet penetration are growing. People shop online through eBay partner MallforAfrica, an app for cross-border e-commerce, and Odjala, Africa's first online shopping mall.
It's important to note that many of these marketplaces, such as Souq, are only available in limited markets, and do not allow sellers from other countries — at least for now. But as popularity and trust in e-commerce grows, opportunities will likely open for international brands to sell through these marketplaces.
Offsite Social Commerce
Smartphone use and the proliferation of social media have also revolutionized e-commerce. By using offsite social commerce, brands can sell directly to global customers via social networks.
Many social media platforms and apps — including WeChat, Facebook and Instagram — now provide convenient, streamlined one-click buying options. These networks also collect and share valuable data with sellers, such as conversion and engagement metrics.
Be sure to include offsite social commerce in your global selling strategy. Determine the regionally-preferred social networks of your target markets and implement available e-commerce tools to get your products seen by potential new customers.
The Importance of Localization
The best tip for success in new markets is not only to establish a presence on international virtual marketplaces and offsite social commerce, but to do so in the preferred local languages.
In-language social media posts and product information on marketplaces have a far greater chance of reaching and converting potential global customers than content not translated in local languages.
If your brand already has a multilingual website or other collateral, this content can be repurposed for marketplaces and social networks. Smart localization technology offers cost-effective solutions for maximizing the impact of translated content across all channels.
Related story: Be Everywhere, Global E-sellers
Craig Witt is an EVP at MotionPoint, a company that delivers technology and services for website translation, localization and optimization. Reach him at email@example.com.


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We believe that access to nutritious food is a basic human right. We are committed to responding to the needs of our community through food distribution and support services. Therefore, We value respect, compassion and honesty in all interactions and activities.
In an effort to meet the needs of our community members the Food Resource center was created to make a more accessible solution for those in need. Community members are given access once bi-weekly (every 14 days) and must reside on the Territory.
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PGA Championship: What it takes to be a Major winner by Brooks
On April 29th Author Steve Paroll edit a quite interesting view
How Brooks gets ready for major battle
Reading it might seems so logical simple > The Rocky Film, Military and Routine! We all remember the Rocky Film dont we? have a good read > https://www.nationalclubgolfer.com/pga-championship/news/brooks-koepka-major-battle/#.XNp7BN-cZDY.twitter
We wish CaddiePlayer Richard Sterne to win the battle until then have a great PGA Championship week! > Beithpage Black hole by hole > https://www.pga.com/events/pgachampionship/pga-championship-2019-hole-hole-tour-bethpage-black


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Transfer from Antalya Airport to Konyaalti
How to get from Antalya Airport to Hotels in Konyaalti Beach? Need an offer for Transfer to Konyaalti area? How much will you be charged for Konyaalti transfer?What's the best option of booking transport for Konyaalti Beach?
Distance between Antalya airport and Konyaalti
|Distance: 15 km
|Transfer time: 20 min.
|Lowest vehicle cost: 20€
The name of hotels in Konyaalti
Grida City Hotel, Sunis Hotel Su, The Corner Park Hotel, Olbia Hotel, Blue Garden Hotel, Kristal Beach Hotel, Sea Side Hotel Antalya, Erdem Hotel, Peria Mare Hotel, Volkii Hotel, Acropol Beach Hotel, Kent Hotel, Meltem Hotel, Sealife Family Resort Hotel, Harrington Park Hotel, Özbekhan Hotel, Crowne Plaza, Porto Bello Hotel Resort, Zel Hotel
Transfer price for Konyaalti holiday resort
Price list is as below will give you an idea to make correct selection of vehicle for reaching to your hotel around Konyaalti
All vehicle will be arrange for a private transfer - All prices are fixed
|Vehicle Type
|capacity: 4 people + 4 luggages
|Van (best option)
|capacity: 6 people + 6 luggages
|capacity: 8 people + 8 luggages
|capacity: 10 people + 10 luggages
|capacity: 15 people + 15 luggages
|Vip Van (luxe interior)
|capacity: 6 people + 6 luggages
|Vip Minibus
|capacity: 10 people + 10 luggages
How to make online transfer booking for Konyaalti hotels
Please use transfer search form on the right bar of the page.
Step 1 > You need to indicate starting point (first box)- end point (second box).
Step 2 > The next step is vehicle selection process and so, you can easly select suitable car for your needs.
Step 3 > The third step is containing the transfer booking form that need to be filled by all necassary informations.
Step 4 > Finaly last step that is for paying transfer price and it can be done by credit card.


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DTI selection of column from ROW and column value
Meetto posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareDear Sir, Please help on following DTI usage. I am using EXCEL sheet as attached for showing volume of tank. We have 2 conditions. 1. NEGATIVE TRIM 2. POSITIVE TRIM. trim is calculated by our sensor. The height of the liquid is also calculated by pressure sensor. From the liquid height according to positive or negative trim, select the volume from the cell. This value want show in a numeric box. For example, I know my tank list is positive and sounding is 0.25 and trim of 1.5, as per excel sheet my volume will be 5.12 Metric cube. Want to pick this 5.12 value
Pop up window for HMI screen
Meetto posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareDear sir/Madam, I done small projects with UniStream. I got one large project. Can i have some help to carry out this project. I am not so professional oly a small scale programmer. I'm attaching one of screen shots of an existing project. we are planning to upgrade this with Unistream PLC. In the photo red color valves, when we touch on particular valve a pop up screen should come with showing two buttons OPEN CLOSE. like at right side upper corner of the screen. can we do this by designing single screen and when touch the valve the screen will pop for with that particular valv
Pointer to Data table in C function
Yarik posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHi. How can i change a data table fields using c function? Can you please send me an example?
Dynamic Table or Array
GonzaloRoldan_ posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHi! I'm programming an UniStream Modular USP-070-B08 + CPU USC-P-B10 with UniLogic v1.25.61. I want to create an array of INT16, which its length, will be set by the user through the HMI. Is it possible? Because when I create the array in Ladder, I can only set a constant value for the array's length. I want to try something similar with the number of rows for a table. Thanks in advance!
Edit Ladder in Online mode
Shaun posted a topic in UniStream: HardwareI have used the UniStream in 2 applications and I am a fan. I would like to know if you can edit your ladder and do a download while the PLC is still running.
Compare tag data current vs previous scan
Marco Brombacher posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareI need to calculate the difference between the current tag value and its value during the previous scan. The tag value originates from a Formula using analogue data from a UIA-0402N Analog input and stores a Real value. Is there a easy way to do this without using a Data Table or other FB that uses the SD card memory?
Clear Struct with Reset Numeric
JotaPey posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareI would like to clear all the data in a certain struct. I thought I was able to do that using the Reset Numeric function. I entered the name of the struct in the function box tag and then erased the period. For some reason, however, the data is not being cleared in the struct. Am I wrong in how I set this up, or am I overlooking something?
Finding prefix of a string
JotaPey posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareI have a DTI in which I want to search a column for a string with a specific prefix. The column contains strings of 25 characters each with a unique 3 letter prefix. How can I perform a search returning a match for a given prefix? In other words, I want to return the string with prefix "ABC". Thanks in advance!
PLC not calculating totals properly
Vprakatoor posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHI everyone. I have a Unitronics PLC with HMI USP-104-B10 I have a Flow meter connected to one of the Analog input cards and it sends out a flow rate, I want to calculate the total flow in cubic meters and display it on the HMI, I also want another display with Weekly Flow ( so it uses the same logic and calculations of the total flow but should reset every time the operator pushes a reset button after he takes his readings). Both The Calculations are the Exact same logic the difference is they are assigned to different tags. But the readings are completely different and rando
Buffer to tag sems doesn't work
ORSO2001 posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareDear All, I am having a strange issue...I try to explain, I am checking the serial communication between a master and a slave (modbus rtu...like a sniffer) and I am using the Unistream to catch the exchanged data...at the beginning, as first test, I record every 10 bytes and save the buffer in a DTI...and all has works fine...now I want to take the exact request/answer between master and slave....then the first record is checking the 8 bytes...the data will be, for example, 1-3-0-216-0-3-134-56 (the CRC is not calculated...I wrote only as example)...then I want check the position 5 in the
Store and Load from data table
Moran posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHi, I'm using the PLC usp-070 and trying to use data table. I have an SD card in the PLC and: when I use the function "store DTI to file" I get error status '-31' when I use "load DTI from file" i get error status '-4' the SD card is FAT32. I'm new with UniLogic and every help will be appreciated. thanks, Moran
Compare ASCII String to a number of characters
JotaPey posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareI am working on a project that requires an operator to enter a field (on the HMI Screen) by scanning a bar code. I want to be able to confirm that the scanned field has a specific number of characters. The field is linked to a tag that is an ASCII string. It will be an alphanumeric string 25 characters long, and I want to confirm that the scan in fact inputs all 25 characters. Any thoughts on how to do that would be much appreciated!
Why initial cycle bit blink during work?
Interroga posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareI'm with this UniStream 15" , where is with one routine and i declare bit initial cycle. The problem is he is blink after power on , during all time. I do not know what else to do. WhatsApp Video 2018-10-30 at 06.14.44.mp4
Disable nuisance Alarms at Start-Up
Olekomio posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHi, I have a UniStream application where I would like to disable the alarms for ~10 sec or so after a power up. Currently I get nuisance alarms after a power up, since the UniStream application seems to check for alarms before the transmitters have fully powered up. Is there something like a "first scan" bit and a disable alarms bit?
Load timer from HMI to Ladder
Solvaer posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHello, We have decided to swap our PLCs from Vision (VisiLogic) to UniStream (UniLogic). And so i've stumbled upon a challenge. I want to load a timer which is a timer from the HMI (keypad entry) and store a timer from ladder to HMI. In VisiLogic I were able to load a timer to an memory integer (like shown on the picture). But how am i suppose to do this when I don't have this function available? Regards Sander
Num to Ascii UDBF problem
Marko posted a topic in UniLogic UDFBsHello, I'm new to Unistream so forgive me if I misunderstood something simple (I use latest UL version and latest firmware on PLC). I wanted to convert number in string and found out that UniLogic doesn't have Num to ascii function. Not happy, but OK, I found UDFB in samples library and set it up according to my needs. Then I encountered problem : I want to set output string to be 4 characters long, show +/- sign and pad zeroes to fit 4-char format ('+007' for example) UDFB works fine until I switch PLC off and then ON again. I noticed that in my ladder progrem UniLogic CHANGES UDFB f
ML value to a String
Don2015 posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHi All, I want to take a value from ML[1] which is 70,511 and make that into a string, how do I do this in UniLogic? Thanks, Don
Parallel programming
jvalstar posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHello, I'm looking for a solution to run 1 function multiple times at the same time with different values. I've already made a function with local tags, function in tags and function out tags. Inside the function is a small calculation and a short delay, divided in steps. I think the timer is the biggest problem, how can I solve this? How can I make a timer a local tag? Thank you in advance.
ASCII characters to UTF16 or UTF32
SASA posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareDear colleagues, I've one project where I need to read from TCP/IP port ASCII string from COGNEX Insight 7200 camera data. We are reading standard ASCII characters but also we have CROATIAN characters which are not represented in ASCII (ČĆĐŽŠ). I decided to use UNISTREAM 7" PLC for this purpose but I'm stucked with the way how to do this, I'm new to the UNISTREAM. I red in forum that we can use function COPY BUFFER TO TAG but when I do that I got ��. I can teach COGNEX camera to save font Ž as # for example, so if camera reads PŽ1234, it will send ASCII string P#1234 to PLC. At PLC
Problem with Timer in Unilogic
Agustin posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHi, I have a problem. It's the firt time that I work with Unilogic and I need help. I have to divide two numbers, that gives me a comma value as a result. I do not know how to handle values with commas in Unilogic if I have to set REAL values. On top of that I want to put the result value in a timer. Is it possible with this soft? Thank you! Attachment screenshot
Error in region with no rungs
jvalstar posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareI'm having a problem with compiling the program. It gives an error because one region does not have rungs. I can't put some rungs in the region and can't delete the region. How can I solve this?
Concat two INT16 to single int32
Interroga posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareI wold like how to make two interger in single variable , with pointer index ? Example int 1 (bin) = 1010010101010101 int 2 ( bin) = 111111111111111111 start index for 2° int : 16 position result : 111111111111111_ 1010010101010101 In VisiLogic have block for this ( vector fill) . But in unilogic not found this. You can help me. Regards , mauro.
"Store DTI to File" fail due to multiple calls
Skout posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHi, My application Ladder code writing to an "Indexed Data Table" (DTI). I'm getting in the writing "Store DTI to File" Ladder function the status (-6) which means "Write file error". I think that issue is coming from the speed of "Store DTI to File" calls. I use a timer to put a delay between every row, maybe i don't know how to use them, but it doesn't work for me when i put a timer and try it online, it doesn't work.
Function in UniLogic Ladder module went blank
David S posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHello, is there any way to debug this? On the picture there is function, which went blank. But actually there are rungs with Call Func" commands for another functions in the program. The "Call Func" logic in the program loaded into PLC works, but the function in program is blank, and cannot be deleted or written into.
Schedule daily and monthly data record
Skout posted a topic in UniLogic SoftwareHey guys, I need to store files through the "Store DTI to File" Ladder function, but the more complicated is we need to generate them everyday ( everyday we have a new file ) named with the Date and Time it were created, and same for files that contains information for a month. To make it brief, at the end of the month, the SD should contain about 30 files for the daily information, and 1 file for the month. Do we really need to use the "Schedule" Ladder function?


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Bondage, blindfolds, and human furniture
Once upon a time, bondage was the bread and butter of our kink. That, and blindfolds. We didn't classify either as BDSM, mostly because we didn't know what BDSM was, at least not beyond the mainstream media of the 80's and 90's - which presented BDSM as the sign of an unhealthy mind. With the … Continue reading Bondage, blindfolds, and human furniture


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Part One | Part Two | Part Three
Read the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles, chapters 17 – 20 to follow along.
This is part two of our discussion on "what to do, when you don't know what to do". Click here for part one.
Here is a quick summary of what we have learned (about Jehoshaphat) from chapters 17-19
- He has a sincere heart after God
- He has equipped his land with God's truth by providing teachers in the land
- He allied with the king of Israel, through marriage
- He has over a million men of valor in his army
- He has already faced a near death experience once and God came to his rescue
- He is a prosperous and blessed man
Chapter 20: The Attack
Can you relate?
These are the battles that don't make sense, the ones that we could have never prepared for, the ones that completely overwhelm us.
The Response
The King was afraid, rightly so…BUT his response to that fear was to call a fast and seek the face of God. What if this was our first response every time we were afraid?
Fear can go one of two ways in our lives.
- We can allow it to turn into a "spirit of fear", where we are controlled, paralyzed, and shoved back because of it.
- We can respond by seeking the face of God and gain proper insight to His strategy.
As you continue to read through chapter 20 (verses 5-12), there is a sense that Jehoshaphat has some questions to ask God and some situations that he is quite confused about. Let's zoom in on verses 10-12:
"And now, here are the people of Moab, and Mount Seir–whom You would not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them and did not destroy them– here they are, rewarding us by coming to throw us out of Your possession which You have given us to inherit. O our God, will You not judge them? For we have no power against this great multitude that is coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are upon You."
This is what I hear when I read these verses:
- God we followed Your directions, do you remember that?
- Is this my reward for faithfully following You? Do you understand how unfair this is?
- Maybe you made a mistake by allowing that enemy to live, maybe our ways would have been better.
- I am losing everything that you promised, do you see? do you care? are you going to do anything?
If you were honest, have you ever felt this way?
What on earth do you do?
Let's end todays post with one simple thought. When the battle is bigger than all of your wisdom, resources, strength, and understanding… simply turn your eyes toward Jesus. This is our first step in victory! Don't let your first response be to talk about the size of your problem but to work out the size of your problem in the presence of the King of Kings.
Stay with me, we will take this a step further tomorrow as we talk about the strategies from Heaven.


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Two Junior is a character that appeared in the Grojband episode Line of Credit. He is a delinquent baby that wildly causes crimes. He is voiced by Jacob Ewaniuk.
Two Junior first appeared in the episode Line of Credit where Grojband went to Playpen Max Security Daycare to act tough and try to teach the delinquent babies how to be good. By doing this however, they accidentally released Two Junior and the other delinquent babies from their prison and they broke free and reeked havoc among Peaceville. The babies robbed candy stores, blew things up, attacked people, and stole toys which they used as weapons. The entire gang even broke into The Riffin House and destroyed Trina's scale model of Peaceville which made her so angry, she went into Diary Mode. Grojband used her diary to make lyrics for the song Knock It Off which they sang to the babies while winning a fight with them which made them finally stop causing crime and turn to the good side.
Two Junior and the delinquent babies returned in the episode Bee Bop A Loofah where they apparently became evil again and broke out of Playpen Max Security Daycare on their own during a flood. They hitched a ride on Pinktastic as it was passing by and when they got to dry land, Trina decided to overthrow Two Junior as the leader of the delinquent baby gang and by playing the "got your nose" game with him and literally taking his nose off his face and by controlling the other babies by showing then The Bubble Bunch Band on TV. After doing this, Trina made all of the babies her slaves. She made the babies treat her like a queen and keep her in perfect condition during the flood. Grojband saved the babies from Trina by pouring a bunch of apple sauce all over the ground which dominated the minds of the babies and drove them crazy. They all went insane and ate all of the apple sauce and no matter what Trina did, she could not make them obey her again. Two Junior got his nose back and then he touched Trina all over the place while his hands were covered in apple sauce which made her so angry, she went into Diary Mode. After this, Two Junior drove off with the other babies in Trina's car so they could go home and do nothing but poop, eat candy, and watch cartoons.
Two Junior is a short baby with brown, buzz cut hair. He wears a purple headband around his head. He has an eyepatch and a scar on his face. He wears a white, sleeveless shirt and orange pants.
- Two Junior's name comes from his father. His father was named Junior and he was named after him.
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If you could travel anywhere this holiday season, where would it be and why?
If you could travel anywhere this holiday season, where would it be and why? Share your ideas and join the conversation with Samantha Brown November 21.
My dream destination for many, many years has been Ireland. Love all thing Irish! (No not a drop of Irish in me that I know of) As my time on earth is soon running out, this destination will only live in my dreams. I would aslo like to travel back to the Boston area, where I lived for many years and have some great memories! Due to circumstances I cannot control, my holidays will be spent alone. Will pray for peace & comfort for all. May your dreams come true!!!
Please make airline friendly carry on bags as in the 5 piece set. Oh, how tempted I was to purchase. Please reply and see my other comment for additional info. Thank you!
I absolutely fell in love with your 5 piece set. However, the carry on doesn't meet many airline's rules for sizes with regard to your 21″ carryon (that is listed as a 20″ on the TS as one of the choices).
Are you going to make this carry on more airline friendly? I have the 5 piece set and the 25″ bag (aka 26″) in my cart but now can't get it because I don't want to have a problem with the airlines.
Signed, Disappointed and waiting for a response. (Customer Service is completely lost on this question and I asked for it to be put as a comment in my customer file.)
Why list the TS as 20″, 25″ and 28″ and then you look at the dimensions and they are so much bigger? Huh? thank you!
I agree. I went to Disney Land before the world when I was around 12. It was my first time on a plane. I always have a special place in my heart for Disney Land. That's amazing that you were there at the opening!
You've planned the perfect itinerary. I live in NYC and I love to go out at night around 10:30 and look at all the Holiday display windows. The crowds are gone!
Hello Samantha, I would love to go to Aruba. In the winter I need to get away to somewhere warm, with lots of sunshine, beautiful beaches and happy people. It seems to brighten my outlook and give me hope for Spring.
I think Leavenworth, WA would be a beautiful place to visit. I've never been to Washington, State but it is on my list of places to visit.
"…The Christmas Lighting Festival, held from December 5 to December 21 in 2014, features plenty of old fashioned caroling, Christmas characters and practically an endless amount of dazzling lights. On Fridays, St. Nikolas himself welcomes children with song and fruit. The A&E Network even crowned Leavenworth the "Ultimate Holiday Town USA."
Hi Samantha, I have been wanting to take my son for a visit to the East Coast and show him where I grew up, went to school and have him get a feel for the area. I dont know anyone there anymore but would love to see what it looks like now. That will have to be a summer trip.
Maybe next week we will road trip to Los Angeles because I haven't taken my son to Venice Beach yet and think that would be fun for him. Its 3-4 hours by car, depending on traffic.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I've been giving this topic quite a bit of thought lately since I would like to be OOT for Christmas this year. So I'm leaning heavily towards Santa Fe. It's always magical but even more so during the holidays. The sky is truly enchanting, air smells wonderful, the square is beautiful…Canyon Road is a super walking area with dozens of galleries and restaurants. Dinner at Geronimo!!!! Lunch at Sazon!!!
Seeing the historic churches…..San Miguel Mission is the oldest church in the US (early 1600's)…. Conquistadora Chapel (early 1700's) …Loretto Chapel…all stunning… My favorite place to stay is Inn of the Anasazi but I'm sure there are no rooms available so I'd better start looking! Thanks for reminding me to stop procrastinating!
Happy Holidays!!!
I would go in Italy, where I was raised, and where my only brother, nieces, newphew, cousins, and friends are, and where my Mom is buried. Nothing can compare to an Italian Christmas at least for me. I don't have family here bedsides my only son, which is not married so no grandchildren.
Oh dear, I hate travelling, but I would go to Texas to see Grandma Barbara. Pa Pa Leo died this year, and she might need some company. I could keep her company. :heart:
Dear Samantha,
I would like to cruise from the east coast to the west coast totally and slowly thru the Panama Canal. My husband and I travel 1/2 way and had a trully magnificant time passing thru a few locks. Have had traveled on a cruise entirely thru all the locks? I admit to being a fan on your travel shows. Your presentation of town and people have a way of sparkling when you speak of a specific region of the world. Now I read your aarp column. Your explanations are fair, fun and descriptive; that I have always wanted to sit down at a cafe with you inorder to hear your thoughts. My husband and I are foodies and to experience culture is to eat with pleasureable-:womanhappy:local pleople in a restaurant while traveling.
I have never been to New York City . I would love to experience Christmas in New York City and the opportunity to see a few of the Broadway plays, visit Central park, take part in the audience of the television shows. See Rockefeller Center, Empire State building, statue of liberty, etc. etc. #Sassy
I'm feeling very nostalgic this year. As I grew-up in southern California, I'm really wanting to go to Disneyland. We lived only 12-miles away and, tho I've been there a zillion times, *lol*, I'm feelin' it this year.
The first time I went to Disneyland, I was 3-years-old. Like I said, we lived so close that we were one of the families that attended the opening on July 17-1955. It must have made quite an impression on me because, I swear, no matter how many times I've gone to the Park, every time I go I feel like a little tot.
I love all the rides, but mostly just the overwhelming creative majesty and grandeur of Disneyland. The, 'It's A Small World' ride still makes me cry to this very day… even just thinking about it. I know… I'm a sap… but, there it is! *lol*
And, my husband and I each have a Samantha luggage set to get us there in style!!!
An upscale spa for a week (Aspen, California, upstate NY). I would have to take Ms. Kitty, my cat along. The holidays are a bummer for me re my immediate family so I prefer to spend time alone, with friends, or volunteer at a charity event. I drive 100 miles 3 times a week to check on my elderly parents – just me and my sister from NYC, when she can get down to Virginia. She is the only 1 out of 4 siblings who is speaking to me (they are mad at something I said or did a decade ago). As time goes by, families can get very weird.
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This Feeling's Track Of The Day comes from Racing Glaciers with their latest single 'Seems Like A Good Time'. Having just polished off a mammoth 35-date UK tour, they have also announced the release of their debut album in 2016 via Killing Moon. So far this year the band has gained support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and BBC 6Music DJ's including Huw Stephens, Greg James and Steve Lamacq. Their debut track was even featured on the Transformers 4: Age of Extinction movie! With a host of festivals under their belt, it can only get better for Racing Glaciers.
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Hildo Krop is truly the one and only city sculptor of the city of AMsterdam. When you see an ornament at a building or a statue on a square there is a fair chance that it was done by Hildo Krop. Krop was active in the period that Amsteram had its biggest growth .
It was in preparation of the Olympic games of 1928 and many new buildings and parks were built in those days and if one wanted to make them more beautiful with a sclpture or statue, Hildo Krop was the artist of choice for many new projects in those days.
This was recognized by the Stedelijk Museum who devoted an exhibition to Krop in 1964 and had Wim Crouwel design the catalogue with the exhibition. Since that year there has been a growth of interest in Hildo Krop as an artist which resulted in a Museum devoted to Hildo Krop….location Amsterdam and on the internet at : http://hildokrop.nl
The Wim Crouwel publication is available at http://www.ftn-books.com


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Cambrai Memorial & Louverval Military Cemetery
Historical Information (Source: CWGC)
On an elevated terrace in Louverval Military Cemetery in Louverval, France, stands the Cambrai Memorial. It commemorates more than 7,000 servicemen from Britain and South Africa who died in the Battle of Cambrai whose graves are not known. The memorial was designed by Harold Chalton Bradshaw.
The cemetery now contains 124 First World War burials.
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- South African (5)
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- Army (7117)
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- United Kingdom (112)
- Australian (4)
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Fearless Futures engages people in critical thought to understand and challenge the root causes of inequalities and grow powerful new ways of leading and designing transformative change.
We do this through equity, leadership and design programmes for young people in schools and people in the workplace.
Salary: £22-25,000 annually (subject to experience)
Location: Central London
Role Type: 2.5 days a week – the flexibility of this arrangement can be discussed at interview
Start date: September 2018
First round interview: 2nd August (2 hr slot)
Second round interview: 14th August (1 hr slot)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, pro rata
What will the role involve?
The role of Team Assistant is a pivotal position in our team. As we grow, we are in need of an organised and dynamic Team Assistant who has a real passion for efficiency and organisation. You'll be a trusted partner in enabling our organisation to fly smoothly.
In this role you will take on a broad range of duties: supporting a wide range of administrative activities for team members, preparing and couriering resources to our workshops and events, preparing invoices, inputting and handling impact data, coordinating our team meeting agendas and responding to queries.
The role will report into our CEO, Hanna Naima McCloskey.
Who are we looking for?
- A strong administrative skill set – including effective multi-tasking
- An aptitude for using and improving processes (updating spreadsheets, for example, to make sure we always know what's what)
- You'll have excellent written communication – writing emails quickly without errors to clients as well as internal team members, like our pool of facilitators
- Good decision-making and prioritisation skills – able to take initiative when other staff may not be available to consult
- Creativity when unexpected logistical issues and other challenges occur
- Organised and prepared, with good time-awareness
- Able to complete administrative and logistical tasks swiftly and to an accurate and high standard
- Willingness to learn and effectively use Xero (a finance/accounting platform) if you haven't used it before
- A self-starter with strong project management and planning skills
- A can-do, positive attitude to making our organisational work transformative and fun!
- Administrative experience, in a dynamic environment
- Experience of invoicing and tracking financial spend
- Equity – we are committed to advancing deep and meaningful equity and inclusion – so all spaces of work are spaces of belonging and opportunity for all.
- Intersectionality – our approach always strives to honour the ways oppression and inequities interconnect in individual's lived realities.
How to apply?
Please complete the application here. Once you begin the application form, you must finish it (you will not be able to save it.) You will be asked to provide the following:
- Brief information on your work history (select four positions only), with achievements in those roles
- A short response on what you believe makes Fearless Futures unique
- You will also be asked to rate yourself in the following competency areas, and then provide evidence where you rate yourself as highly competent or where you have experience outside of a work context: – administration, process improvement, internal communications, problem-solving, basic accounting, written communication, time-management, events assistance and verbal communication
- Information on your notice period
- Confirmation that you are available on the interview dates stated
And then?
The deadline is 12pm (midday) on Thursday 26th July. We operate anonymised recruitment, and will only ask for your mobile number on the application form. If you are invited to interview, we will request your email.
First round interviews will take place on the 2nd August, within a 2 hour slot. This will consist of a presentation (details to be sent along with invitation to interview), a competency interview and written exercise.
The second round interview will take place on the 14th August.
We are unlikely to be able to conduct interviews outside of these dates, so please check your schedule when applying.
Additional information
- As an employer we make all reasonable adjustments to support employees in their work if they are disabled or have a health condition. We encourage you to read about the government's Access to Work scheme which could provide you with financial support to get the help you need to do all tasks successfully.
- If you are invited to interview, we will at that point ask you for any accessibility requirements or preferences e.g. in the past individuals have requested extra reading time.
- As a small organisation, we cannot at this stage support with visa sponsorship.
- If you have any other questions regarding the role, please contact email@example.com.


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21 August 2018
Doctors in Devon are calling on people to take preventative measures ahead of the bank holiday and after.
The long weekend always puts extra pressure on health services, with visitors to Devon increasing the number of people here at a time when GP practices are closed.
For those who do succumb to a virus, minor conditions such as headaches, colds and back pain can be treated effectively by a pharmacist, who can offer a range of solutions and advice without the need to consult a GP.
Another service for patients this bank holiday is the NHS 111 free helpline, which can connect callers to a nurse, emergency dentist or even a GP, and can arrange face-to-face appointments if they think one is needed.
Dr Shelagh McCormick, a Devon GP, said: "By using self-care where appropriate, people are helping to free up the health system, which in turn helps patients who genuinely need to see a doctor or nurse to get medical attention in good time.
"Pharmacists can help provide you with advice and over-the-counter medicines that will help relieve your symptoms.
"They are highly qualified to give advice on a range of common health problems and the best medicines to treat them, as well as prescribing from a range of medications.
"A&E departments are not an alternative to a GP appointment, so patients should only attend A&E if they have a genuine life-threatening emergency."
Research shows that healthy people cope better with a wide range of ailments, so self-care is a way of helping yourself – by eating sensibly, losing weight, drinking less alcohol and stopping smoking.
Dr McCormick added: "Obviously, at any time of year it's very important to stay as healthy as we can, especially for people with a long-term condition, but the aim is to start a lifestyle pattern now that can help us stay healthy for our whole life.
"Over the bank holiday period, some of us overindulge and then tell ourselves we will make amends later in the year, but the self-care message is about enjoying yourself while bearing in mind that moderation is good for you today and in the future.
"For people with a long-term condition, self-care is key to understanding their condition and knowing how best to live with it throughout the year."


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The incorporation of an insect growth regulator (IGR), such as NyGuard (pyriproxyfen), can be a very important part of a successful German cockroach (Blattella germanica) control strategy. IGRs prevent immature cockroaches from reaching their full "pest potential" by interfering with the nymphs' molting process and reproductive development. Because IGRs do not directly kill the cockroaches, they are often coupled with an insecticide. The insecticide will kill some of the German cockroach adults and nymphs. The nymphs not killed by the insecticide will be affected by the IGR, either dying in the process of molting or rendered unable to reproduce due to induced deformations as adults.
Those who are not familiar with the effects of pyriproxyfen on German cockroach development may be concerned that a German cockroach infestation remains unaffected by treatment if immature cockroaches continue to be caught in post-treatment monitoring sticky-traps. Nymphal German cockroaches that have been exposed to pyriproxyfen will often exhibit specific developmental traits dependent on the insect's life stage at the time of exposure. The pictures above show the effects of pyriproxyfen on nymphal German cockroaches, signifying that the IGR is, in fact, affecting the pest population.


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Message from FirstNet in Utah
Thank you for visiting the FirstNet in Utah website. Our goal with this website is to be an informational resource for the Utah public safety community to better understand the purpose of FirstNet, learn about the process and efforts that have brought us to where we are today, and provide information to support agencies that may wish to adopt FirstNet service.
FirstNet was created with the promise to be the first nationwide, high-speed, wireless broadband network with priority for public safety. With FirstNet, public safety will no longer be competing with public commercial users for network bandwidth when they need it most to perform their critical mission. For our first responders, this means enhanced situational awareness, more applications and capabilities, and greater safety.
On this website, we provide background about FirstNet and describe the technology and resulting applications and capabilities that are made possible by the network. We discuss FirstNet milestones from initial consultations with states through the acquisition and state plan process that led to the Governor's decision to opt in and allow FirstNet to deploy the network in Utah.
Finally, we've included external resources to provide further information. Visit our video gallery, events page, and news page to stay current with FirstNet activities. As your agency considers adopting FirstNet service, see how you can prepare your agency. Also see the AT&T FirstNet solution for the latest information on pricing, contracting, devices, and applications. We hope you find this website beneficial.
We welcome feedback and suggestions to make this your first and last stop for FirstNet resources for your agency.
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Utah FirstNet Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
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Personalized Astrological Charts
The Perfect Gift for:
Births, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries,
Business Openings, and more!
Each Personalized Astrological Chart Includes:
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Color scheme options available
Wrought iron candleholder stand (candle not included )
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The personalized Astrological chart is the "fingerprint" for this lifetime.
The location of the various celestial bodies - Sun, Moon, Planets, Major Asteroids, Constellations, etc. create the unique for each person. The signs of the zodiac - your Sun-sign, Moon-sign, Rising (Ascendant) sign provide insights in to personality, interest, capabilities, and challenges.
For Millennia, humankind has been guided by the Stars and Heavens. Ancient mariners and adventurers used the stars for navigation and many ancient cultures based life on the movements of the planets and other celestial bodies.
The Astrological Fusion ™ Collection allows you to incorporate this ancient wisdom in to every day life.
The Astrological Fusion ™ Collection provides one-of-a-kind Art to incorporate Astrology and Astronomy in to the home. Whether making a selection for yourself, as a Birth-gift, Wedding-gift, family genealogy, and more, the Astrological Collection can be customized for each occasion and recipient.