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Article date: 5 December 2007
RAC is to carry out 6,000 audits per year throughout the 700-strong Ford dealer network in the UK to help the manufacturer increase its dealer network service quality levels.
At typically 10 visits per dealer, up to 10,000 Ford vehicles in total will be inspected per year. Since the programme began in 2005, rigorous vehicle checking conducted by RAC Examining Engineers shows that Ford dealers have significantly improved repair and servicing quality levels throughout the UK network.
RAC Inspection Services carry out a quality check on customer-owned vehicles, which are in the dealership for service or repair work. An extensive number of physical checks are completed and the vehicle is placed under an audit process using the Ford Quality Check procedure. The Quality Check confirms that the Ford dealer has carried out all requested work fully and to the high standards prescribed by Ford Motor Company Ltd.
Dealers who fail to demonstrate that they achieve an acceptable level of workshop quality will be subject to further testing of their workshops and service standards and above that they are placed on a systemic process that addresses and resolves quality issues.
Ford are looking to take this approach even further, beyond a quality programme, and to make it part of an enhanced "FordService" brand with a unique customer proposition for all Ford owners.
Adrian McCarthy, head of RAC Inspection Services, said: "RAC recognises that it's important to continuously improve and monitor standards of servicing and repair within the motor industry.
"The partnership sees RAC supporting Ford to ensure that vehicles undergo a stringent checking process to make sure quality work is carried out and the service and repair process meets inspection requirements set by Ford.
"Ford's partnership with RAC will look to increase dealers' repair and servicing levels through independent inspection and will encourage Ford's customers to visit an authorised Ford dealer for all their vehicle servicing needs.
"With RAC implementing programmes such as vehicle manufacture inspections, car owners will be reassured that they are receiving a quality vehicle checking service from the manufacturer of the vehicle they drive."
John Cooper, director, Ford customer service division, said: "Recognising the poor reputation of the vehicle repair garage industry in general in 2004, we wanted to differentiate our Authorised Repairer network and introduced the RAC Service Workshop Quality Programme. The programme is designed to assist our Authorised Repairers in managing and improving workshop quality and customer satisfaction. We selected the RAC to manage the programme as they provide an independent, objective service and are a recognised and trusted brand."
RAC Press office contact:
Adam Cracknell on 01603 684 916/07800 699 517 or Sam Bramwell at Staniforth on 0161 919 8024/07738 196 667
Notes to editors
About RAC
- With around seven million members, RAC is one of the UK's most progressive motoring organizations, providing services for both private and business motorists. Whether it's roadside assistance, windscreen repair and replacement, learning to drive, vehicle inspections and checks, legal and financial services or up-to-the-minute traffic and travel information - RAC is able to meet motorists' needs. RAC incorporates BSM, RAC Auto Windscreens, RAC Direct Insurance and HPI.
- Aviva bought RAC in May 2005. The acquisition brings together RAC's powerful brand and customer base with the expertise and leading position in motor insurance of Norwich Union Insurance (part of Aviva). Norwich Union is the UK's largest insurer, insuring one in seven motor vehicles and with a market share of around 15 %.
- RAC's news releases and a selection of images are available from the internet press centre at www.racnews.co.uk.


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Farmer fined £100,000 over death of worker
NewsWednesday 23 July 2014
A Lincolnshire farmer has been fined £100,000 after a worker was crushed to death by a reversing trailer pulled by a tractor.
Asta Juodiene, 46, died shortly before she started work planting sprouts in Leverton near Boston, Lincolnshire.
After an investigation was carried out, it was ruled that M Baker Produce Ltd didn't carry out a written risk assessment and they also had no safe procedure for reversing a vehicle.
The firm admitted to breaching health and safety and was fined and was also ordered to pay £18,477 in costs.
Ms Juodiene, a married mum of two, originally from Lithuania, had got her foot caught under a rear wheel as the tractor reversed. It was moving towards a planting machine whilst pulling a trailer.
Even though paramedics were called out to the field, Ms Juodiene died at the scene from head and chest injuries.
The investigation, which was carried out by the Health and Safety Executive, found that the company had not provided enough information to workers. It also discovered that there was a lack of communication between the drivers and the other staff in the field.
The manoeuvre which resulted in Ms Juodiene's death is no longer being carried out by the company, according to the HSE.
A statement was released after the hearing, which took place at Lincoln Crown Court. In it, Ms Juodiene's daughter, Samanta Augulyte, said: "It is nearly two years without our mother in our lives but a day does not pass without us thinking of her.
"The most difficult thing is to explain to my five-year-old son why his grandmother is not able to call or visit any more."
Adam Rowden is a writer for Farming Ads view his Google+ page.

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Armenian armed forces violated ceasefire 109 times in various directions on the frontline between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Azerbaijani Defense Ministry told SIA.
Armenian armed forces fired on positions of Azerbaijani units located in Kohnegishlag village of Agstafa region and Gizilhajili village of Gazakh region, Talysh, Tapgaragoyunlu, Gulistan villages of Goranboy region, Chilaburt, Goyarkh, Giziloba villages of Tartar region, Novruzlu, Sarijali, Javahirli, Yusifjanli, Shikhlar, Kengerli, Shuraabad, Marzili villages of Aghdam region, Kuropatkino of Khojavand region, Horadiz, Garakhanbeyli, Ashaghy Seyidahmedli, Ashaghy Veysalli villages of Fizuli region, Mehdili villages of Jabrail regionas well as at the unnamed heights of Goranboy, Khojavend, Fuzuli and Jabrail regions.
Considering the operating conditions, 159 shots fired by Azerbaijani Armed Forces on Armenian positions.


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Tyler Seguin said he didn't know what to expect coming into Tuesday night's return to Boston, and it certainly played out that way for the 21-year-old in ways both good and bad. The bad: Seguin's name getting announced in the Dallas starting lineup set off a loud alarm of boos among Bruins fans before the game even started, and a chorus of steady boos and sing-song "Say-Gun" chants cascaded through the Garden during the game. The mocking chants kicked up in the third period once the Bruins had a 2-1 lead, and perhaps it was a bit karmic the Stars ended up winning the shootout by a 3-2 final score at TD Garden.
For the Bruins it represented the fourth loss in five games and another bitter defeat as the team searches for its bearings. For Seguin it was something closer to relief that perhaps now he can relax and move on after gaining some closure with the city of Boston, and the legions of Bruins fans.
"[I'm] glad it's over. I didn't know what to expect," said Seguin. "It was just weird. It was weird being out there, especially the first period. I heard [the boos] a couple times. I heard some cheers and some boos. It was a good hockey game and a great win. I have to say it's a special game. I knew where this was on the calendar. I knew my first time in Boston.
"I have seen a lot of players come back here – you know popular athletes, which I was in this city. I'm sure that there are mixed feelings out there. I can only go out there and play hockey."
Aside from boos and sideshow stories about Seguin, he was also pretty ordinary through the most of the night as he was so many times for Boston last season. He worked diligently enough to take 6-of-9 face-offs and keep things in check defensively against Boston's forward groups.
Other than that, it was pretty much all good for both Seguin and fellow Bruins refugee Rich Peverley in the start of reunion week against Boston. They both beat Tuukka Rask in the shootout to secure the two points for the Stars, and Seguin left with a wide smile while answering many of the questions that swirled around his surprise trade to Dallas back in July.
As Bob Lobel would say, why don't we get players like that? Goals from Milan Lucic and Torey Krug on the Boston side and Jamie Benn and Vern Fiddler on the Dallas side kept things on an even keel through regulation and overtime, and set up a Seguin specialty in the shootout session. With the Stars needing a score after Patrice Bergeron had put one up on the board, Seguin snapped off a quick wrist shot from the slot to the blocker-side that Rask never even reacted to one way or the other.
A couple shooters later Peverley beat Rask as well, and the game was over in favor of the visiting Stars courtesy of the ex-Bruins traded to Dallas back on the July 4 deal that will be debated for years in Boston.
"I think I was more nervous for this game than I was for any of the Stanley Cup Finals games. It was emotional for me, but it was fun to be here," said Peverley. "I think we've been in a couple [shootouts], but I hadn't been used.
"I've been a decent shootout guy in the past, so it was nice to get another opportunity. We've got some pretty good guys on our side too. Tyler [Seguin] is obviously one of the best in the league. So, to get a chance after was good."
One thing is clear, though, despite Seguin leaving Boston on a high note in his first trip back to TD Garden.
No matter what twist of hockey fate might away the 21-year-old in his long, winding NHL career, he won't ever return to Boston in any capacity aside from a visiting player looking for another win. Playing in a quiet, hockey environment in Dallas probably agrees with the 2010 No. 2 overall pick, and affords him the potential to develop into a franchise center while paying less attention to the off-the-field issues.
"I have been asked that question a few times today. If I got a contract or a trade to come back here or was asked, I don't think I would come back. I think in the end you want to play where you are wanted," said Seguin. "I have great relationships with our coach and the GM here, and I know how much they want me. It feels good to play here. I guess that is all I want to say on that."
That's all there is to it. Sure Seguin had some enjoyable moments lining up against his former Bruins teammates, and he admitted doing a little dance with Tuukka Rask during one of the pushing, shoving scrums behind the Boston net. But there are enough cold, hard feelings with the reports zeroed in on Seguin's behavior during the playoffs, and that made it easy to say playing in Boston would never be an option.
The TD Garden boos might have been a bit of a surprise for Seguin upon returning to Boston, but the message couldn't have been any more crystal clear: the Bruins fans don't tend to favor soft hockey very kindly, and they definitely can't forgive one goal in 22 playoff games from me.
The sight of Seguin and Peverley celebrating on the Garden ice brought back the pang of recent memories, and the lament that either player could have done more to help Boston win the Cup last spring.
- Joe Haggerty, CSN New England


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text: Sections 14.1 - 14.4 Streaming Media on Demand and Live Broadcast Multimedia over IP and wireless networks: compression, networking, and systems Mihaela van der Schaar & Philip A. Chou Presented by H. Mark Okada CMPT 820 February 18, 2009 Streaming Media Media on demand: a user scenario characterised by audio or video playback locally from a CD or DVD interactive controls: fast forward, pause, seek, etc. Live broadcast: a user scenario characterised by tuning into a radio or television program only has ability to join or leave a session Both are prevalent in the internet today Eg. interactive music and video playback internet radio chapter 14 looks at how these services are available Sections 14.2-14.4 will only cover media on demand Overview Section 14.2 Overview of Architectures Protocols Format issues Section 14.3 Buffering and timing fundamentals Section 14.4 How media data is communicated for streaming on demand NOT COVERED - Section 14.5 Live broadcast Architectures - 14.2.1 Streaming media on demand and live broadcast require different architectures Figure 14.1 Streaming media on demand source of media is encoded off line to a media file streaming using different protocols (Section 14.2.2) media file may be specialized to support various modes of streaming (discussed in Section 14.2.3) client temporarily buffers encoded media into decoder buffer temporarily buffers decoded media in a render buffer fairly short (a frame or two) as it has large decoded frames enable experience through playback commands play, FF, stop, seek Communication between server & client tailored to client's resources network connection Figure 14.1a Progressive downloading type of streaming - media can be streamed faster than playback. i.e. downloading entire file network bandwidth > media content bit rate (the source coding rate) If able to decode sequentially progressive downloading can be done through simple file transfer protocols eg. FTP, HTTP both over TCP/IP (i.e. over FTP or through a web server) If limited buffer progressive downloading can be done using simple TCP flow control allows client to accept data from TCP only if there is space in media buffer popularised by SHOUTcast, an early music streaming service Progressive downloading type of streaming - media can be streamed faster than playback. i.e. downloading entire file network bandwidth > media content bit rate (the source coding rate) need to account for network jitter, temporary interferences want highest possible source coding rate (not less than worst case network bandwidth) These are much of the issues for media on demand, and the communication protocol between the client and server Live broadcast encoder may be directly connected to the server through an encoder buffer encoder buffer contains limited data to maintain fixed and short end-to-end delay server accesses data at the playback point, not in any arbitrary data in a file restricts adaptivity, important for multiple receivers not possible to have interactive access to media difficult to adapt transmission rate of varying clients** difficult for server to use retrans- mission-based error control due to negative acknowledgement (NAK) implosion problem error becomes delicate issue for live broadcast **receiver-driven layered multicast (RLM) allows adaptation of transmission rate Also see: S. R. McCanne. Scalable Compression and Transmission of Internet Multicast Video. Ph.D. thesis, The University of California, Berkeley, CA, December 1996. S. R. McCanne, V. Jacobson, and M. Vetterli. "Receiver-Driven Layered Multicast," in Proc. SIGCOM, pages 117–130, Stanford, CA, August 1996. ACM. Protocols - 14.2.2 streaming on demand requires many protocols at different levels This section covers a subset of the protocols described in week 2 of this class RTP: Real-Time Protocol RTSP: Real-Time Streaming Protocol RTCP: Real-Time Control Protocol SIP: Session Initiation Protocol Real-time streaming protocol (RTSP) RFC 2326 At the topmost level: application level protocol protocols for content discovery connection to specific streaming media server Content discovery is done "out of band" eg. http://www.microsoft.com/directory/contentname.asx http://www.realnetworks.com/directory/contentname.ram http://www.apple.com/directory/contentname.mov URL pointing to metadata that references a separate file on a webserver different for each type: asx, ram, mov Client contacts server using URL for the content. eg. rtsp://wms.microsoft.com/directory/contentname.wmv rtsp://helixserver.example.com/audio1.rm?start=55&end=1:25 rtsp://qtserver.apple.com/directory/contentname.mov Prefix: indicates the streaming protocol used Example of auxiliary file Microsoft ASX file <ASX Version="3.0"> <ENTRY> <REF HREF="mms://streamingmedia/studios/0505/24721/MTV_XBOX_preview_160k.wmv" /> </ENTRY> <ENTRY> <REF HREF="mms://winmedianw/studios/0505/24721/MTV_XBOX_preview_160k.wmv" /> </ENTRY> </ASX> RealNetworks RAM file # First URL that opens a related info pane. rtsp://helixserver.example.com/video3.rm?rpcontextheight=350 &rpcontextwidth=300&rpcontexturl="http://www.example.com/relatedinfo2.html" &rpcontexttime=5.5&rpvideofillcolor=rgb(30,60,200) # # Second URL that keeps the same related info pane, # but changes the media playback pane's background color. rtsp://helixserver.example.com/video4.rm?rpcontexturl=_keep Figure 14.2 &rpvideofillcolor=red Streaming protocol commands typically sent reliably over TCP connection (many forms) Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) is widely adopted (RFC 2326) Idea is simple but SET_PARAMETER can be complicated a media file may have multiple streams for audio and video for different languages, subtitles, source coding rates, etc. Real-time protocol (RTP) Client is able to specify which lower level data transport protocol to use data transport is usually either RTP over UDP, or RTP over TCP Both are preferred for bandwidth efficiency RTP over UDP - must be a means of transmission rate and error control no standard means of transmission rate and error control for RTP HTTP over TCP may be used when avoiding firewall issues Real time control protocol (RTCP) RFC 3551 often used with RTP often receivers provide statistical feedback to sender (reports) the interoperable and proprietary features limit the use as a standard Windows Media system RTP over UDP normally transmission rate control based on source coding rate of content client can detect congestion signal server to lower or increase source coding rate Alternative methods of transmission rate control 1) TFRC: TCP-friendly rate control 2) TCP-like congestion control algorithm Both are being standardised as two profiles in Datagram congestion control protocol (DCCP) Must be paired with a source coding algorithm so that coding rate is same as transmission rate… Source coding rate control algorithm Eg. rate-distortion optimised (RaDiO) scheduling algorithm error control in Windows Media use selective retransmission gaps sends a NAK to the server (negative acknowledgement), causing retransmission audio has higher priority than video Windows media players stalls if missing audio packets and waits for arrival File formats - 14.2.3 Challenging to adapt fixed media file to various network and client conditions encoding must be done before streaming (no knowledge of context) allow flexibility into media file Unrealistic to: compress or transcode to needs of every client best way is to allow server to select which parts of the file to stream Some streaming formats The Major players MPEG-4 format QuickTime format (MPEG-4 is based) RealMedia format Microsoft Advanced streaming format (ASF) All have ability to contain/multiplex multiple media and versions of each medium recorded into a track (MPEG-4/QT) or stream (ASF) data units: made of chunks (MPEG-4/QT) or packets (ASF) Streaming formats Each has a header containing metadata relating to overall file and specific tracks or streams title, author, date, encryption, right managements, table of contents, track/stream enumeration & their descriptions Information on individual track/stream properties start time, duration, bit rate, buffer size, sampling rate, picture size, scalability capabilities Time-varying metadata can be associated with each track/stream network packetisation, decoding and presentation time stamps, SMPTE time codes, key frame, switch frame Two types of metadata static metadata: size independent of length of data, inexpensive to transmit over the network time-varying metadata: size grows with data, expensive to transmit Streaming formats … provides a structure to allow a method to select parts of data to transmit Either course grained: server streams only a particular subset of streams to client fine grained: in addition allows fraction of the data to be chosen Can set a Lagrange multiplier parameter which determines which data units are not transmitted Encoding media into a stream Two methods 1) Multibit rate (MBR) multiple independent encodings (each with varying coding rates) are stored in separate streams (in same file) choice in which streams to play 2) scalable coding later on section 14.3.3 Data units use packets eg. H.264/AVC use Network Adaption Layer (NAL) In general, local playback/storage not suitable for streaming hard for server to choose the right portions of the file to stream difficult to randomly access (seek) arbitrary points in the stream Overview Section 14.2 Overview of Architectures Protocols Format issues Section 14.3 Buffering and timing fundamentals Section 14.4 How media data is communicated for streaming on demand NOT COVERED - Section 14.5 Live broadcast Fundamental abstractions - 14.3 Fundamental abstractions of streaming media on demand (Section 14.3) Section covers leaky bucket models of bit streams constant bit rate (CBR) vs. variable bit rate (VBR) compound (multiple media) streams preroll delay playback speed timing timing clocks decoder and presentation timestamps Should know when it is safe for client to begin playback Buffering and leaky bucket models Scenario 1 - constant bit rate (CBR) isochronous** noiseless communication channel **isochronous - equal amounts of data are communicated in equal amounts of time Figure 14.3 encoder buffer in between encoder and channel decoder buffer in between channel and decoder schedule – sequence of bits which successive bits in an encoded bit stream pass a given point in pipeline B bits = Encoding buffer + Decoding buffer Encoding buffer Decoding buffer Figure 14.4 Buffer tube Can view previous as a buffer tube Characterised with 3 parameters R - slope B - height in bits Fe - offset/fullness from bottom of tube Or by Fd - offset from top of tube Fd = B - Fe Can view previous as a buffer tube From a buffer point of view overflow in of encoder buffer => decoder buffer underflow underflow in of encoder buffer => decoder buffer overflow B = encoder buffer + decoder buffer Fe - initial fullness of encoder buffer managed by a rate control algorithm assigns a number of bits b(n) to each frame n Buffer tube Managed by a rate control algorithm assigns a number of bits b(n) to each frame n B = encoder buffer + decoder buffer Fe - initial fullness of encoder buffer De initial delay before entering channel De = Fe/R Dd = Fd/R delay after data extracted by the decoder from the channel (R,B,F) tube Aim to keep decoder buffer delay Dd = Fd/R low Figure 14.5 Variable bit rate stream (VBR) Scenario 2 - variable bit rate stream (VBR) Unlike CBR, VBR has a variable amount of data per time segment higher bitrate for complex segments lower bitrate for less complex segments tend to have wider buffer streams => larger start-up delay part of an overall problem: difficult to determine the average bit rate of system Variable bit rate stream (VBR) Recall the (R,B,F) tube each parameter is not unique for a given bit stream Definitions of average rate is non trivial fit the closest slope along the stairwell, or number of bits in stream / duration of stream Variable bit rate encoder does not use channel continuously channel has peak transmission rate R higher than average stream bit rate when needed, sends packets at rate R otherwise at 0 typical of packet network and shared channels best modelled by leaky bucket Defined by (R, B, Fe) n: frame number b(n): number of bits placed in leaky bucket τ(n): time that frame n is processed R: bit rate of data leaked out of bucket Fe(n) fullness of en. buffer before frame n added Be(n) fullness of en. buffer after frame n added has schedule Leaky bucket Be(n) fullness of encoder buffer after frame n added to bucket B e ( n ) F e ( n ) b( n ) Fe(n) fullness of encoder buffer before frame n added to bucket F e ( n 1) max{ 0, B e ( n ) R[ ( n 1) ( n )]} Be(n) < B for all n = 0, 1, … N Aim is to find smallest decoder buffer size and smallest decoder buffer delay Leaky bucket For a given stream, define: Minimum bucket capacity with leak rate R and given initial fullness Fe Bmin(R,Fe) = minnBe(n) Initial decoder buffer fullness F min d ( R, F e ) B min ( R, F e ) F e Derives that there is a minimum capacity B as well as minimum decoder buffer delay Dd = Fd / R, provided it starts with initial fullness Fe = Femin (R) Source coding rate (Rc): maximum leak rate R such that a leaky bucket (R, B, Fe) does not underflow with initial fullness Fe = Femin(R) larger leak rates R => smaller required capacity Leaky bucket If transmission rate R > source coding rate Rc Decoder buffer reduced Decoder buffer delay also reduced client can determine required buffer size and preroll delay use functions Bmin(R) and Fdmin(R) computed off line at set of transmission rates R, R1 < R2 < · · · < RL Figure 14.7 stored in the bit stream header as a set of leaky bucket parameters (Ri , Bi , Fi ) where Bi = Bmin(Ri) and Fi = Fdmin(Ri) each i ∈ L represents the breakpoints in piecewise linear function in Bmin(R) and Fdmin(R) can estimate by linear interpolation (and extrapolation at ends) at any point R can estimate Bmin(R) and Fdmin(R) Leaky bucket Linear interpolation of Bmin(R) and Fdmin(R) Compound streams (section 14.3.2) Compound streams encapsulate many streams meant to played and streamed concurrently view as a single compound stream and a set of leaky buckets a leaky bucket (B,F,R) is the sum of its component leaky buckets eg. If audio has bucket (Ra,Ba,Fa), and video has bucket (Rv,Bv,Fv), then parameters sum: R = Ra + Rv B = Ba + Bv F = F a + Fv Find a combination of each leaky bucket s.t. the combined leaky bucket won't overflow Compound streams Find a combination of each leaky bucket s.t. the combined leaky bucket won't overflow combination of i in La and j in Lv minimising using Lagrangian shows that there are at most La + Lv index pairs, that lie on set can extend this into M concurrent media streams Multibit rate (MBR) multiple independent encodings (each with varying coding rates) are stored in separate streams (in same file) choice in which streams to play mutually independent, each at different source coding rates combining all possible mutually exclusive streams (eg. audio Na and video Nv) each with a different leaky bucket most combinations of Na × Nv not likely, typically are Na + Nv use distortion rate approach Distortion-rate approach Decide which streams to pair assign a distortion Dia and source coding rate Ria to each audio stream in i = 0… Na assign a distortion Djv and source coding rate Rjv to each video stream in j = 0… Nv For each (i,j) combined stream, define distortion and source coding rate Where α: arbitrary weight relative to video distortion using Lagrangian again, can find the lowest total distortion among all combinations with same or lower total bit rate can extend this to other sets of media Temporal coordinate systems and timestamps (section 14.3.4) Each frame has a decoder timestamp (DTS) in (MPEG terminology) instructs client when to decode it also acts as a decoding deadline presentation buffer holds decoded frames before the renderer assigned presetation timestamp (PTS), instructs when to play critical in synchronising different streams PTS are a layer above the DTS Note that presentation order ≠ decoding order Eg. I0, B1, B2, P3, B4, B5, P6, ... (presentation order) I0, P3, B1, B2, P6, B4, B5, ... (decoding order) assumed that frames are time stamped with DTS and PTS book will only use DTS clocks (temporal coordinate system) media time τ: clock for device used to capture and timestamp original content (real time) client time t: clock for device playing content eg. τDTS(0), τDTS(1), etc. tDTS(0), tDTS(1), etc. Converting is done by Where t t0 0 v is the playback rate (v=2 => playing 2x the speed) t0 and τ0 are common initial events (first frame after seeking/rebuffering) Leaky bucket update Leaky bucket update becomes where R´ = Rv is the arrival rate of bits into client (unit: bits/client time) R = R´/v rate that must be used to compute required buffer size Bemin(R) and initial decoder buffer fullness preroll delay is Fdmin(R)/R´ = Fdmin(R)/Rv larger playback speed => smaller preroll delay Overview Section 14.2 Overview of Architectures Protocols Format issues Section 14.3 Buffering and timing fundamentals Section 14.4 How media data is communicated for streaming on demand NOT COVERED - Section 14.5 Live broadcast Packet networks - 14.4 RC: source coding rate RS: sending rate - rate at which data injected into transport layer Measured in bits/s of client time RX: transmission rate - rate which data injected into network layer (TCP or UDP) RX - RS = error control overhead RS / RX = channel coding rate Ra: arrival rate assumed to be RS usually set to Ra = vRc Decoupling Rc and Ra has advantages Figure 14.8a Decoupling Ra = vRc Adjusting source coding rate defined by problem source coding rate control Choose Rc as a function of Ra Change client buffer duration and history Have variety of average bit rates R(1), R(2), … Each with tight buffer tube (R(i),B(i),Fe(i)) Can delay playback to ensure guaranteed continuous playback Control theoretic model - 126.96.36.199 Figure 14.9 Client buffer - gap between frame arrival time ta(n) and its playback deadline td(n) Overflow when gap too large Underflow when gap too small If gap shrinks, must reduce Rc to adjust tb(n) Control Objective - 188.8.131.52 Underflow prevented by previous section Quality fluctuates to complexity of content Target schedule has a margin of safety Introduces a penalty to the cost function Deviation of buffer tube from target schedule Coding rate difference between successive frames Target schedule design - 188.8.131.52 Want smallest client buffer duration Start with small delay, and increase gap Slope is the average source coding rate to the average arrival rate s( n ) t T ( n 1) t T (n ) ( n 1) (n ) If upper bound aligns with target schedule tb(n) = tT(n) s( n ) R c ( n 1) Ra Eventually want logarithmic growth of buffer Figure 14.10 Controller design - 126.96.36.199 Adjust source coding rate Controller needs to change n+2 frame at time n Uses notion of an error e(n) and a vector feedback gain G Optimal G* is solved Controller interpretation - 184.108.40.206 Virtual frame rate is used to reduce feedback rate and as it is difficult to specify a frame rate for merged streams Figure 14.11a Start with source coding rate 1/2 of arrival rate to build up the client buffer duration


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Ride to Wellness
The Ride to Wellness Odometer Program is a simple biking program designed to get faculty, staff, and their family up and moving. Go at your own pace--no time limit applies. You are successful if you ride more miles today than you did yesterday.
You can use your own odometer or purchase one from University of Missouri bookstores through a partnership with Healthy for Life. For each 500 miles you ride, you can earn great prizes--including a rebate for an odometer purchased from university bookstores through this partnership.
Who can participate in the program?
(full- or part-time)
|Eligible dependents*
of faculty/ staff
|Retirees &
their dependents*
|Graduate/undergraduate students, whether student employees or non-employees
|Purchase an odometer at University of Missouri Family pricing
|Participate in Ride to Wellness Odometer Program
|Earn prizes
|Incentive points
|Bookstore gift cards
|All other prizes
|Receive rebate for an odometer purchased from a University of Missouri bookstore upon riding 500 miles
|Yes, if enrolled in a university health insurance plan
* Eligible dependents include a spouse, sponsored adult dependent, and any child for whom you are a legal guardian.
Track Miles
How do I track my miles
You may track miles using an odometer of your choosing. A rebate-eligible odometer, the Cateye Velo9, is available for purchase from University of Missouri bookstores through a partnership with Healthy for Life.
Track your miles by using the Ride to Wellness Odometer Tracker or use a log of your choosing including dates and miles ridden. Then, upload it through the "I did it!" mileage submission form.
What odometer is eligible for rebate?
The Cateye Velo9 sells for a discounted $20 at University Bookstores, and is the only odometer currently available for a rebate when it is purchased at a university bookstore. Learn more about the Velo9 on the Cateye website, where you can also access the owner's manual and purchase accessories and replacement parts.
Where can I purchase a rebate-eligible odometer?
The below university bookstore locations offer in-store or online purchase options to fit your needs. Please select from one of the following convenient locations to purchase your rebate-eligible odometer:
Miles submission, prizes, and rebate request
I have ridden 500 miles. Now what?
Click the button above to go to the form where you may do all of the following:
- Submit your miles by uploading a screenshot as proof of each 500 miles you have ridden. Instructions and tips for uploading a screenshot are provided on the form.
- Claim a prize from our current prize list. You must submit each 500 mile accomplishment within one year of completion in order to claim prizes. Multiple prizes may be distributed to a participant who claims more than one milestone achievement at one time at the discretion of Healthy for Life.
- Request a rebate* by uploading a copy of your receipt from a rebate-eligible retailer. While participants may use any odometer, only the Cateye Velo9 purchased at a university bookstore is eligible for a rebate.
*Participants qualify for only one rebate upon riding 500 miles using an eligible odometer purchased at university bookstores. Sales tax and any shipping fees are not rebate-eligible. Rebates are processed through accounting, and you should receive email notification before it is directly deposited into the same account as your payroll check, usually within three to four weeks.
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Carlton Cole was regarded as one of the biggest successes for England on Wednesday evening by Fabio Capello and the West Ham striker will keep his place in the squad if he continues his current form.
The 25-year-old impressed Capello and his staff with his willingness to run at players and unsettle defenders and they believe that his presence was as integral to England's comeback as the contribution of goalscorer Jermain Defoe and James Milner. The striker has three senior caps for England now although he is yet to start a match.
Capello said that he selected Cole having watched him play in a friendly for West Ham against Napoli. He has picked him in his last four squads and believes he can see something of the qualities he prizes in Emile Heskey. Cole is yet to score for England, although the Italian regards him as a contender along with Peter Crouch.
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Well the book is now out and on the shelves (you can order it from Amazon using the link on the side of this page). I'm not exactly sure as to the reasons why but a large portion of the text wasn't used. That includes some great interviews and testimonials, so rather than lose them completely I've decided to run them here over the coming months as a companion piece to the book itself so you can see all of the great stuff that couldn't be fit into the book proper.
Feel free to print these interviews out and place them in your book. Otherwise enjoy these little pieces and then run out and buy a copy of the book so you can read the rest.
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During the process of writing the book Mike Esposito informed me how Ross Andru had been heavily influenced by Alex Toth. He went further and told me how the duo had managed to get Toth to draw a cover for them, it was either 3-D Love or 3-D Romance, he couldn't quite recall. I knew that it'd be a brilliant coup if I could get a comment from the master himself and luckily publisher Daniel Herman passed on Toth's then mailing address, something I'll always be grateful for. Daniel informed me that Toth always responded to correspondence and encouraged me to go for it.
I sent Toth a short letter of introduction and explained what I was doing - namely writing the life story of Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Toth replied straight away. You can just imagine my surprise when I checked the mail and found my very own postcard from Toth - something I'd always dreamed of but never imagined I'd ever get.
The first thing that got me was Toth rebuked me for not dating my letter, but there was a lovely testimonial for the book. I must have gotten him in a good mood. I followed up with another, slightly longer letter with a series of questions and got back a shorter card pointing out that my questions were 'wrongly assumptioned (sic)' and that they couldn't be answered. But Toth did sign off with a pile of Australian slag expressions, something that got me interested, so I asked where did he learn to swear in fluent Aussie. The lovely bit from this card was Toth saying that "Ross had a way of drawing 'big' that I couldn't emulate/borrow - tho I tried - HAH!" Lovely!
Feeling I'd upset or offended him I sent another letter of apology (making sure I'd spelt everything right this time, fully dated) and included a copy of the Bonzer book. I also included a print out of some art that was in dispute - some thought it was Andru/Esposito, some thought it was Toth himself. Toth sent back a more gentle reply, said he wasn't sure who drew what and explained how he'd lived in Sydney in 1973 for nearly 6 months working for the Eric Porter Animation Studio producing such cartoons as Superfriends and Josie & The Pussycats. The best part? Without knowing it the book I'd sent him reached him mere days before his 77th birthday. I did send another letter but I heard that he'd been suffering from ill health and as such I never got a reply.
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Chapter 1
It was coming.
Engulfed in the thick, frosty mist, there was no way to tell where I was headed- I just had to keep running. Through ragged breaths I strained to keep sprinting, I couldn't stop until I was safe.
"Just a little farther," I gasped, the words scraping like sandpaper against my sore throat. No matter how hard I pushed, the cold was faster. An icy chill began settling on my skin, seeping in like poison. Hot tears sprung to my eyes as I continued to struggle. "I can't give up- I won't give up!" I growled. My hand shot up to remove the tears as renewed strength seemed to fill my body.
Momentarily blinded as I wiped my face clear, a large rock sprung from the ground. Letting out a surprised cry, I reached out to stop my fall only to find I was grasping at air. My body met the rocky ground with a thud and pain shot throughout my being. Paralyzed by the sharp rocks burrowing into my skin, I was helpless as the ice crept up. Only it was more than just the cold – there was something menacing taking hold of me. Any attempt I made at moving was futile; I could only lay there hopelessly as I felt my head being lifted. Gripping fistfuls of my blonde hair, it smashed my face down hard into the ground.
My eyes shot open, but instead of bloody darkness I found myself squinting against the sun. A groan escaped my lips as I lifted a hand to my temple where my face had just rammed into the car window.
"Bahahaha! Jeez Taika, you okay?" inquired the girl to my left, concerned yet stifling giggles. "What a way to wake up!"
My eyes were finally adjusting. It had just been a stupid dream. Looking out the window, I saw the backside of a deer springing into the forest as we began to pick up speed once more.
"Yeah I'm fine- what just happened?" I asked, stretching out my arms in an effort to get the tense muscles to relax.
"Oh that deer just sprung out of nowhere! Luckily no one else was on the road so it was pretty easy to avoid it. That was a close one, huh?" Sable let out another silvery laugh, "This trip is getting exciting!"
With those words, the tan Italian girl pressed harder on the gas pump, sending us another ten miles over the speed limit. I couldn't help but smile as I peered over the seat in search for cops. Seven hours on the road and no ticket yet, which I found rather surprising.
"Just let me know when you want me to take over," I said while unfolding my sunglasses, though I doubted Sable was planning on handing over the wheel any time soon.
"No way!" she exclaimed, brushing a strand of long black hair out of her bright sapphire eyes. "If you start driving I'll get bored and wind up cracking open a four loco." My eyes widened,
"I thought we were just bringing Corske?" I exclaimed, afraid of what may happen were Sable to drink a can of the notoriously strong alcoholic drink. There's no doubt she'd easily be taken advantage of stumbling about on a foreign beach looking as gorgeous as she did.
"Oh relax," she laughed. "I won't drink it all at once. Besides, we are young and this is our time to be free!" With those words, Sable extended a manicured finger towards her iPod. Before I could reply music was blasting through the speakers. With a raised arm swaying to the beat of the music, Sable began to sing along with the song and I couldn't help but follow along. My potential fears and worries melted away along with the icy residue of my dream. It was Spring Break – the first Spring Break I had been on without parents and limitations.
Rolling down the window so that I could feel the wind against my face, I embraced the warmth of the southern sun and the feeling of freedom.
"Almost there!" I shouted- my smile was so wide it felt as though my face may split. Sable let out a high pitch hum while scarfing down the last of her sandwich. She had sat in the passenger seat for the last hour and I could tell from her continuous shifts of position Sable was becoming more restless.
"Can we just move to Georgia?" pleaded Sable, her full lower lip protruding to form a pout which could push any man to buying diamonds or whatever she desired. "The air is just so clean- it's so much fresher than Cincinnati's stench!" Her button nose twisted into a look of disgust. Ducking my head under the visor to make sure I was taking the right exit, I waited to drive under the large green sign before replying.
"Well discard bipolar Ohio for the time being," I grinned at her, "because we are now entering Jekyll Island!" Sable giggled in delight, pressing against the restraints of her seatbelt so that she may force as much of her slender body out of the dusty car and into the rejuvenating summer air. Normally I would have tugged her back in, but I didn't blame her. After a full quarter of living in a concrete jungle like Cincinnati, the forest on either side of the road was a welcoming sight. Of course Cincinnati had Burnet woods and its own botanical gardens, but neither competed with the lush shades of green and liveliness the State Park exuberated. Besides, she looked magnificent, like one of those models you see posed by the ocean. Her hair flowed in the wind in fluid motions, dancing in the light just as she danced through life. Then again, if Sable didn't retreat from the window, I wouldn't be too surprised if a few male drivers lost sight of their direction and run right off the road.
Traffic began to slow and the seductive Sable slid back into the passenger seat. Without the wind hammering at our ears, the music seemed so loud that it may blow off the covering of the speakers. Twisting the knob significantly so the heavy base resembled a faint heartbeat, I did a quick once over through the car. Wrappers from our earlier fast food snacks littered the ground and a bottle of Corske jutted out from one of our duffle bags. Narrowing my eyes, I noticed a change in the alcohol's volume and immediately turned my gaze to the near- empty plastic coke bottle in Sabel's delicate, tanned hand.
"That's odd," I murmured, though lifting my voice enough so that she might hear. Sable arched one of her brows in curiosity, questioning me with her sparkling blue eyes. My own eyes now focused on the road once more, I jerked my head toward the back seat. "It seems that although all of our alcohol was sealed at the beginning of the trip that bottle of Corske has been opened." While still looking straight ahead I intensified my gaze while keeping an edge to my voice. Sable's confusion continued to increase until I turned my head and stuck my tongue out. The worry which layered her face broke apart as she laughed and finished off the last of her mixed drink. She didn't even flinch as the alcohol sloshed down her throat.
"I thought you were actually upset for a second there," Sable smiled, flashing her white teeth.
"Oh I'm still upset. I can't believe you started the fun before I had a chance," I chuckled. It really wasn't that shocking Sable would sneak the Corske into her coke. While you could hardly call her an alcoholic, there was no doubt Sable loved anything that provided an edge to excitement – whether that meant almost crashing into a deer and totally a car or guzzling down cheap 80 proof Vodka while having to maintain a certain normalcy in public. It's not like either of them were actually in legal possession of this stuff.
"I think we're closer now…" I leaned forward in order to better see just where I was going. "Can you help me figure out where I'm going?" From the corner of my eye I saw Sable nod as she too began looking about.
"Ah!" she cried out, her arm extending so nearly the whole length was in front of my chest. "To your left- that's the hotel!"
By the time we found a parking spot, the sun was beginning to lower. Though still warm, the sun's rays had lost their intense heat which made you feel like the sausage in one of those pigs-in-a-blanket snacks. It was now I began to realize just how little sleep I got last night and the exhaustion of being in a car all day was taking toll on my body. Sable, however, radiated energy. Hastily securing the Corske, Sable hoisted the duffle bag onto her lean, yet strong, shoulder while dragging her suitcase behind her. Stuffing the trash which decorated the interior of the car into a larger bag, I quickly disposed of it in the nearest can before grabbing my belonging as well. With the slam of the trunk and double, triple beep of the car signaling its security, I headed to the lobby after Sable.


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Altoona Mirror (Newspaper) - July 22, 2001, Altoona, Pennsylvania INSIDE TODAY SPORTS: Martin Oil up in Kelley finals LIFE: Local doctor doubles as author Dl Charlie Brown and the gang return to the Mirror. Inside today, daily starting Monday JVltnona iHtrror Copyright 2001 JULY 22, 2001 newsstand Woman shot dead in club lot BY TIFFANY .SHAW Staff Writer A city woman was shot and killed early Saturday morning as she left a private club in Altoona, and police are searching for the Huntingdon County man they believe pulled the trigger. Patience Ferguson, 21, of Altoona'was .shot in the face as she walked to a car in the parking lot of Arandale Elks Club, 2001 Margaret Ave. Altoona police charged Lavelle Richardson, 24, of Mount Union with firing the gun, and they continued to search for him Saturday with an arrest warrant. The shooting occurred at a.m. when Richardson fired several shots out- side the club, one of which hit Ferguson in the upper lip. Blair County District Attorney Dave Gorman said Richardson apparently was not aiming at Ferguson, but he fired the semi-automatic handgun four or five times into the air. The shot that hit Ferguson may have been fired from about 40 feet away when Richardson revealed the weapon, Gorman said. The other shots went over the heads of the crowd in the parking lot. Richardson's motive for firing the shots remains unclear but could have come from an earlier altercation that involved him defending one of his rel- atives, Gorman said. "We don't believe Richardson really was aiming at the he said. "He fired into and away from the crowd.... We don't think he intended it, but it caused her death as the result." Richardson then got into his car and drove away. Police agencies across the state have been asked to look for him. By all accounts, Ferguson was an innocent bystander caught in the line of fire. Neighbors are shocked that this kind of senseless murder would happen in Altoona. The area near the club is a quiet sec- tion of Altoona, bordering businesses and homes. Members of the private club knew Ferguson and her mother. Although no one would give an official com- ment, one man who came to the locked door Saturday described Ferguson as "an innocent Please see A7 Ferguson THE BUSINESS OF BASEBALL Mirror photo by Kelly. Bennett Altoona Curve fans try to catch, a foul ball Friday during the Curve's game against New Haven at Blair County Ballpark. Three yearp after the first pitch was thrown at the ballpark, attendance continues to rise. Curve attendance still strong Naming rights still an'option for ballpark BY ROBERT IGOE Staff Writer Hoss's Stadium? Crown American Ballpark? Sheetz presents the Blair County Ballpark? Those were some hypothetical names floated around when Blair County built a million complex to house its Class AA baseball team three years ago. And today, they're still hypothetical. For now, the Altoona Curve plav at Blair County Ballpark, but General Manager Jeff Parker said that if the right plan was presented, the team is open to granting naming rights to the stadium. "It's someihing that we've talked about he said. "It's something that every team from the major leagues to rookie ball has to consid- er if the opportunities are available. If it will increase the fan experience, then we should do so." Please see A4 A look at how attendance for Altoona Curve games has been increasing and where it's going: 1999 attendance Total: Average: Rank: 38 of 160 2001 so far 2000 attendance Total: Average: Rank: 31 of 160 Home dates: 45 Total attendance: Remaining Home dates: 26 Average: Wore Numbas lot 2001 we through July 21. Mirror graphic by Tom I More inside Business leaders use ballgames as a way to drum up clients. A little more than halfway through the Pittsburgh Pirates' first season at PNC Park, business owners report sales are healthier than they were a year ago. 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Emerging European Financial Markets: Independence and Integration Post-Enlargement
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BeschreibungTalks about the problems associated with financial market development in the European economies and their relationships with the EU in the post-EU enlargement environment. This book focuses on the important implications for fiscal policy, deals with monetary policy and banking, explores issues on financial innovation and liberalization, and more.
Inhaltsverzeichnis1. Emerging European financial Markets: independence and integration post-enlargement (J.A. Batten, C. Kearney). 2. Fiscal policy surveillance in the enlarged European Union: procedural checks or simple arithmetic? (N. Groenendijk). 3. The impact of fiscal policy on risk premia in Central and Eastern European countries (D. Grigonyte). 4. Monetary policy operational frameworks compared: the euro area vs Non-Euro Area Countries (O.Mastroeni). 5. What Accession Countries need to know about the ECB: A comparative analysis of the independence of the ECB, the Bundesbank and the Reichsbank (R. A. Werner). 6. A comparative study of bank bfficiency in Central and Eastern Europe: The role of foreign ownership (P. Zajc). 7. A comparative study of banks balance sheets in the EU, New EU member states and European transition economies, 1995-2003 (I. Naaborg, B. Scholtens). 8. Governance by supranational interdependence: domestic policy change in the Turkish financial services industry (C. Bakir). 9. The development of financial derivatives markets in an expanded EU (J. Chi, M. Young). 10. Financial liberalization and business cycles: the experience of the New EU member states (L. Vinhas de Souza). 11. Common factors in eEuro-denominated emerging market bond spreads (P. McGuire, M.Schrijvers). 12. Romanian financial markets (M.Skully, K.Brown). 13. Conditional contemporaneous correlations among European emerging markets (S. Pynnonen). 14. The links between Central, East European and Western security markets (R.Kouwenberg, A. Mentink). 15. The lLinkages between emerging European and developed stock markets before and after the Russian crisis of 1997-1998 (B. Lucey, S.Voronkova). 16. Trading versus non-trading returns: evidence from Russia and the U.K (N. Wagner, U. Ben-Zion). 17. Foreign direct investment in emerging and transition European countries (S.Globerman, D. Shapiro, Y. Tang). 18. Foreign direct investment, stock ex change development and economic growth in Central and Eastern European (Y. Akbar, H.Elms, T. Dhakar). 19. The impact of EU enlargement on FDI flows (K. Kalot
Untertitel: 'International Finance Review'. Sprache: Englisch.
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The anklet, like the choker, has come in and out of style a lot over the past few years. It was included in the first jewelry collection for The Row in 2011; Hailey Baldwin wore one to a fashion show last year; and both Chloé and Calvin Klein featured the heel-grazing accessory in their spring 2016 collections. With that in mind, we think it's time to give them a chance. Pair a chunky toggle bracelet with sneakers, or try a wispy chain with ballet flats for a subtle glimmer at your feet. Embrace the anklet and give everyone another reason to stare at your legs.More
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However, professional florists are the real experts, whether you're interested in flower care or varieties. They can help you fine-tune your knowledge of flowers. Florists can also suggest design styles for any occasion. Build a relationship with your local florist, and let him or her be your floral mentor.
How do I go about finding a florist in my area?
Relying on word of mouth is often the best way to find a florist. Keep an eye on the flowers at weddings and parties you attend, or the flowers in arrangements delivered to your friends and co-workers. If you like the flowers and design style, inquire as to which florist they came from. If you use a telephone book to find a florist, look for one with a local address. If you choose a national service with a toll-free number, pick an established organization with a strong reputation for providing great service. You can also find a florist in the National Florist Directory.
What qualities should I look for when choosing a florist?
Every floral shop has its own personality. Look for the qualities that best fit your needs, such as creative flair, outstanding service, personal attention, helpful suggestions, selection and variety, top quality product and good value.
Will a florist take my order over the phone if I have never ordered at his or her shop before?
Yes, full service florists will take phone orders if you have a major credit card. Some florists will establish an in-house account after you have made an initial order.
Will a florist send me a bill?
Many florists offer direct billing options for their regular customers. Ask your florist about this service and what the requirements are for establishing an in-house account. If your florist does not provide a direct billing service, he or she will take major credit cards.
How do I know what to order?
Flower shops are a treasure trove of arrangement styles, new flower and plant varieties and gift items. Here are a few tips on working with your florist to create a truly personalized gift:
Florists are experts at the art of expression. Let your florist help you look great by creating a highly personalized gift.
What information should I have on hand when I call the florist?
If you are having the flowers delivered, have the recipient's full name, address and telephone number ready. Any special information such as a work number or times the recipient will be at home are also helpful. Determine your budget before the call and have your payment information ready. Be sure to write out what message you would like to include on the enclosure card. (Your florist can offer suggestions if you're not sure what you want the card to say.)
Can a florist make a special design for me?
Absolutely. That's what florists do best! Describe to your florist what you have in mind or ask for creative suggestions. Nothing is more personal than a made-just-for-you floral arrangement.
I never know what to write on the enclosure card. Where can I find some suggestions?
You might want to look at poetry or a book of quotes for ideas. Ask your florist what might be appropriate. Florists have seen thousands of cards and probably have a few ideas to suit your particular occasion. Click here for a list of creative card messages.
What is the best way to send flowers to another town? How can I find a florist in another city?
Most florist shops are members of national wire services and/or know florists in other towns. Your flower order can be taken by your local florist, who will then contact a florist for you in another town and place your order.
If I send flowers to another town, how do I know what they'll look like?
Most flower shops have books containing traditional designs that you can select from. If you have something specific in mind, be sure to communicate your thoughts to your florist well ahead of time in case he or she has to order any special types of flowers or plants. Another tip is to take a photo of a flower arrangement you like to your florist so they can make reference to it while ordering.
Do certain flowers mean certain things? What if I send the wrong thing?
There are no rules when it comes to sending flowers. With a little thought and help from your florist it's virtually impossible for you to send the "wrong thing." Consider the recipient's age, gender and floral preferences (if you are aware of any). Share details about the personality of the recipient with your florist and he or she will customize your arrangement and ensure the recipient's delight.
What do the different rose colors mean? Is red always for passion?
In Victorian times flowers had assigned meanings, but even then there was much discrepancy. A man would commission his florist to create and a bouquet, and thereby a "special message," to his beloved. It was up to the lady receiving the flowers to decipher their meaning. Today there are so many flowers and colors that this tradition no longer applies. Red roses are traditionally associated with romantic love, but this is not a universal rule by any means. Flowers have a much broader vocabulary.
Is it cheaper to order flowers that are in season? How do I know what flowers are in season?
Simply ask your florist what flowers are in season and the best value. Flowers come into flower shops from every corner of the world and every flower is in season somewhere almost all the time! Seasonal varieties are often less expensive when in great abundance. For example, roses are a super value in summer because it is their peak growing season.
If my girlfriend loves a certain flower and I want to get it for her birthday, can I special order it?
Certainly. Be sure you know the name of the flower, and if there's a certain color you'll need. Call your florist one to two weeks in advance if possible, as he or she may have to special order the flowers. The sooner your florist can order the flower, the better your chances are of having it in time for the special day.
Where do flowers come from?
The abundant varieties you see in flower shops today come from growers all over the world - Europe, Australia, Africa, South America, the United States and more. More flowers are available now than ever before and modern shipping technology allows product fresh from the field to be transported to the marketplace in a matter of hours.


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Really good cruise
Sail Date: February 17, 2013
Reviewed: 4 years ago
Traveled As: Couple
Room Type: Balcony
Great ship as is the Oasis.
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New song with the longest title ever. Things I learned on this track: how to record brushes on a snare, how to handle the perception that a song is dragging, and how to experiment until you use just the right chord when several sound okay in a given part of the song with the song's key. I think this one is sounding okay now. This is totally re-recorded. A few years ago when I tried to record a song per week this is one that I didn't record more than just a guitar and voice track. Now it's as complete as a home recording would be, I guess. It's not great, but I think the bridge is my best one ever.
Re-Recording of "Bookish Southern Man"
Other than the guitar solo and a few of the background singing parts, this is all re-recorded. My voice really isn't made for this kind of song, but anyway. It now has a hammond tonewheel organ for George Edema's sake.
Two New Songs
Two new songs came out of the oven this week. "Cars in the Road" is one that I have worked on for about a month; this is the second re-recording of the entire thing. It's really hard to write a slow song that doesn't plod along; still not perfect. "Hurt a Lot" is a song that came to me almost fully written as I walked in the door after work last week. It's faster and shorter; both virtues in pop music. Neither song has electric guitars, just acoustic + bass + drums + voice.
New Song: Highway 49
Philip Melancthon's Objection to Other Worlds
"The Son of God is one: our master Jesus Christ, coming forth in this world, died and was resurrected only once. Nor did he manifest himself elsewhere, nor has he died or been resurrected elsewhere. We should not imagine many worlds because we ought not imagine that Christ died and was risen often; nor should it be thought that in any other world without the knowledge of the Son of God that people would be restored to eternal life."
Initia doctrinae physicae, Corpus Reformatorum 13 (Halle: Schwetschke, 1846; reprint, Frankfurt; Minerva, 1963) 1.221.
Cited by Thomas F. O'Meara, "Christian Theology and Extraterrestrial Intelligent Life" Theological Studies 60 (1999), pg. 6.
What is Trump For?
As I write these words, the first week of the Trump administration has just passed. This means we have either 207 more weeks, or 415 more weeks to fulfill our duty as Christians under the four- or eight-year term of a particular world leader at a particular time in history.
What is the opportunity for faithfulness that the Trump era provides? What challenges? What temptations? What opportunities did we fail to see during the Obama administration and how can we become better at seeing them? These are the questions from which we must not be distracted.
It is not arbitrary to take the opportunity of a change in government leadership to reevaluate what we're doing as members of Christ. The scriptures invite us to notice who is king, and to measure our time by the stars (the rulers) and their rising and falling from the sky. Jesus's life was measured by a political timeline–born in an empire, when Quirinius was governor of Syria, dying under the orders of Pontius Pilate, under the sub-kingship of Herod Antipas, under the church government of a corrupt priesthood. His Spirit empowered a church variously crushed or tolerated by a string of subsequent rulers until it crushed the old gods of the state. Christ is, right now, a man of flesh and blood sitting on the highest throne that exists. He is Trump's king, and Trump is our minister. This is, even now, a theocracy in that sense, as every government is and every government will ever be. What role must those of us play who know the real king and who await his return in the present moment? What work should we be pursuing? Where do we begin? These are appropriate first week questions and they are ringing in my ears.
Trump the vulgarian seems, at this point, to be Trump the caesura–an unexpected pause in the march of some of America's most cherished and vile pathologies. Other pathologies he embraces, and this is to be expected. But I end this first week with a sense of gratitude for him and of urgency – to think more about Christian duty in this time and place and what sort of institutional, ecclesiastical, scientific, artistic, and cultural work there is to be done.
I'm pretty sure that the next steps required to answer some of these questions are these: I need to talk to other Christians to see what they think we ought to do; I need to talk to non-Christians to see how we can serve them; I need to draw near to God in prayer and sacrament, by the power of the Spirit, in the name of Christ. I'll let you know, dear reader, how it goes.
(Feel free to share any thoughts you may have here.)
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Limerick for a New Year
Said a certain good fellow named Shane
Who could tinkle only during rain
"Come, O nimbus, beneath ya
Release the urethra
Allow my poor bladder to drain"
(by Neil Strickland and Jonathan Barlow)
Wrecked Horses
On HWY 82 yesterday, between West Point and Starkville, I saw an overturned horse trailer a quarter of a mile ahead and there was a man standing on the shoulder who was signaling for everyone to slow down.
My chest seized up when I first entertained the idea that there were horses inside. I think of horses as being so heavy and long-limbed – sturdy when upright but almost absurdly brittle in every other inclination. As I passed, I looked back and saw two brown horses on their sides, one on top of the other. There were two men and a woman talking to the horses and trying to figure out how to get them out safely.
I really hope that the horses are alright. That when they were removed from the trailer that their limbs were whole… that they didn't bolt into traffic… that they didn't kick anyone…
Update: Found a tweet that the horses are okay:
There's a multi-car wreck on HWY 82 West Bound Lane in Oktibbeha Co. No injuries and the horses are safe. Details tonight on @WCBINEWS #WCBI pic.twitter.com/JE30oJsEjL
— Jory Tally (@jorytallyWCBI) December 5, 2016
"She felt that she could so much more depend upon the sincerity of those who sometimes looked or said a careless or a hasty thing, than of those whose presence of mind never varied, whose tongue never slipped."
Austen, Mansfield Park
"We lose our bearings entirely by speaking of the 'lower classes' when we mean humanity minus ourselves." – G.K. Chesterton


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We're Going OutMature
"Robin! We're going out" Elioth announced, skipping into the living room.
"When did we decide this?"
"I did. Come on" he skipped off to have a shower while I stayed on the couch.
He came back, making me look decidedly slob-like. My hair was messed up and there was paint on my shirt. Oh well, I didn't really want to go out anyway.
"Robin! Get ready"
"I am ready" I whined.
Elioth pouted and disappeared into my room. He came back with a comb and a clean shirt, shoving them into my hands.
"Do I have to?"
"Yes. I have plans tonight" he blushed.
I arched an eyebrow.
"Just put it on and comb your hair"
I sighed, putting the shirt on but leaving my hair as it was. Elioth pouted at that.
We went to the same bar as before but this time Elioth pulled me into a booth, sort of pushing me into a seat.
"Drink?" he asked.
He nodded, going off and fetching two glasses. He put them down on the table in front on me and sat on my lap.
"You appear to be in my lap" I said, sipping at my whiskey.
"Yes I do" Elioth said, starting to unbutton my shirt.
I watched him, tilting my head as he kissed my neck. He started palming me but stopped, turning and taking a huge gulp of his drink. I cleared my throat.
"Yes?" he asked quietly and I tutted. "What?" he blushed.
"Nothing" I said, drinking a little more of my whiskey.
Elioth looked down at his glass. "Robin.... I'm scared"
I looked at him. Why was he scared?
"I... I was going to.... tonight but..... I don't want to rush just cause of my needs"
He blushed. "I..... I love you. I don't want to waste my last chance being with you fully"
I cuddled him a little and he hugged back.
"How long do you have left?" I asked, ignoring the guy watching me from the other side of the bar.
"I don't know. Death said it could happen any moment. Anything could trigger the final stage"
"Final stage?"
"Um.... I bleed to death"
Tears began to drip from Elioth's eyes. They consisted of blood, as seemed to be the norm lately. I rubbed circles on his back while the guy kept watching me.
"Don't cry, man"
"A guys staring at you" he sighed once he stopped crying.
"It's annoying"
I shrugged, finishing my drink. He's allowed to stare, it's not like anything would come of it. If anything, he was probably staring because there was a guy sat on my lap. Elioth leant in and kissed me kind of possessively. I kissed back slightly, grabbing his hand when he started palming me again.
"Eli, leave my dick alone for like five seconds" I laughed slightly.
"No" he moaned. "I.... I need you"
I sighed and he kissed me again, sliding off my lap and onto his knees. Oh God. He went down on me and I whined.
"We're gonna get kicked out"
"No, we won't. No one can see" he mumbled, still sucking on my member.
"Trust me, someone can always see"
"Only that guy and I don't care"
"Well I care"
Elioth pouted. "Why?"
"Because I do" And because he looks like he's enjoying it.
Elioth stopped, sitting on my lap again. I leant my head on his shoulder and he hummed, kissing my forehead. He hugged me and I hummed a little.
"Can we go?" he asked.
He stood pulling me up with him. We started heading out of the bar when the guy who'd been watching me stopped me.
"Hiya, you wanna get a drink?" he asked.
"Maybe some other time" I said quietly.
Elioth flinched and the guy slipped his number into my pocket before walking off. I threw the number away once we were outside and the pained look on Elioth's face replaced itself with a smile. I'm kinda glad he didn't know I have a knack for remember phone numbers. He kissed me sweetly and I kissed back.
Elioth went straight to his room when we got home. I guess he just wanted to get bed or something. I flopped down on the couch, wondering what shitty sitcoms were on when I heard my name being called from Elioth's room.
"Come here"
I made my way to his room and was instantly pinned against the wall by a naked Elioth. I was kind of shocked by it all, which I think anyone would be, and he kissed me hard.
"Take me, please"
"I thought you wanted to wait?"
"I can't..... I.... I need you"
I sighed.
Elioth kissed me, turning all submissive and I kissed back a little masterfully. He pulled off my shirt and froze. Wow, didn't know I was that ugly. I arched an eyebrow at him.
"I... I haven't done this with someone I've cared for a while. It's... it's usually just sex"
I kissed his forehead. "Think of it as just sex, then"
"I... I can't... my heart can't"
I kissed him softly, shuffling the two of us over to the bed when he kissed back. He looked a little nervous, blushing, and I kissed him again. He kissed back kind of weakly and I couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"We don't have to if you don't want"
"I do want to" he whispered.
I undid my pants, moaning slightly as Elioth went down on me. He looked up at me teasingly and I pulled him up for a kiss.
"I love you, robin" he said and I hummed.
"I always wanted you to say that"
"Well then, I'm saying it now. I'm also saying take me"
I lay him down on the bed and he looked frightened all of a sudden. I kissed him softly.
"Don't be scared"
"But this is it.... my last time ever"
I smiled a little. "So don't be scared. Just go with it and enjoy it"
He nodded, kissing me sweetly. He groaned as I stretched him, slipping off my pants and boxers. I felt around for some lube, still stretching him. I lubed up and pushed in, determined to make this the best night of his life.


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Views on legal risk depend on the financial resources of the company to run them
Joseph Mazur, What's Luck Got to Do with It? – The history, mathematics, and psychology of the gambler's illusion (Princeton 2010) at 92, "Economists have long sought a meaninghful measure of risk, which should depend on a person's specific financial situation." Similarly, the finances of a company affect how legal risks are perceived and handled. The larger the company, the more risks it can take and still remain confident of continuing on if the situation worsens or blows up. This may be another reason why greater size is associated with lower total legal spending – the resources to absorb larger risks and therefore not to invest as much in their detection and amelioration.


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Gender confusion applies to some transgendered individuals, not all. It does NOT apply to gays or bi's. Gays are fully aware of their gender; their attraction is to others of the SAME gender. Bisexuals are attracted to both genders. It's not that hard to understand.
Gays are a mutation? I'm sure you can prove that.
The rest of your malarkey is risible. Arguing with a dullard like you is evidence of BPD? I'm sure you can back that up with research.
<quoted text> Truth hurts doesn't it? The facts are the facts and you can spin it any way you want but there has been and will continue to be opinions on gays and mental illness. Gender confusion is in the books which does explain trannies, bis and gays. It's a deviation from the natural order of humanity. Gays are probably mutants from an earlier evolutionary period where gay behaviors were found in the animal kingdom. In dogs, it shows submission and or dominance. It humans, it suggests a dysfunctional brain either from poor genetic breeding, during pregnancy or from an abusive past. You've shown everyone on topix that your oppositional disorders fit fluidly with a BPD disorder along with emotional disturbances, I'm sure.
Gays are really nothing more than modern day court jesters, psychopaths or hair stylists.


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Toronto stocks eke out gain with help of miners
By Jonathan Spicer
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index closed modestly higher on Friday as rising gold miners and other materials stocks offset softness in banks and disappointing results from Telus Corp (T.TO: Quote).
The market dropped more than 100 points midway through the session, mirroring a drop in major U.S. markets, which were rattled by concerns over consumer spending.
But strong materials stocks helped the index cap off a relatively flat week with a small victory.
The S&P/TSX composite index .GSPTSE rose 18.73 points, or 0.14 percent, to 13,226.76 on Friday. On the week it advanced 1.8 percent.
"We're getting a lot of continued strength in the commodities sectors ... things like copper and aluminum, as well as agricultural commodities, have been going absolutely crazy here," said Levente Mady, a broker at MF Global Canada in Vancouver.
Materials stocks jumped 1 percent, with gold producers up 1.2 percent and base metal miners 0.9 percent higher, despite softer metal prices.
Goldcorp (G.TO: Quote) rose 96 Canadian cents, or 2.6 percent, to C$37.19, while fertilizer producer Potash Corp of Saskatchewan (POT.TO: Quote) climbed 84 Canadian cents, or 0.6 percent, to C$149.35.
Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM.TO: Quote) rose 73 Canadian cents, or 1.2 percent, to C$63.20 on news the company's gold reserves were up 33 percent at the end of 2007. Continued...


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The Mysterious Rooney – Actress Rooney Mara covers the February issue of Vogue US, looking striking in a red dress. Inside the magazine, Rooney poses for David Sims with styling by Tonne Goodman featuring the designs of Alexander Wang, Calvin Klein Collection and Helmut Lang. The February issue of Vogue hits stores on January 22nd.
What kind of cover is that!
Too retouched. Too Blah. ( and im a big David Sims fan )
not a big fan of typical Vogue US cover, still way prefer to Rooney previous cover
It is like Allure Magazine tho not Vogue type of thing


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Liz Branscombe has been confirmed as the next chairman of the Veterinary Nurses Council (VNC).
First elected to VNC in 2006, Miss Branscombe has been vice-chairman for the last year. She qualified in 1986 and has worked in small and mixed animal practice, specialist referral practice and as a senior surgical nurse at the Royal Veterinary College.
Miss Branscombe has worked at Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire since its inception in 1998. There are currently 54 full- or part-time Registered Veterinary Nurses employed at the practice, where Miss Branscombe is Nurse Training Coordinator, providing both training and support for the nurses. She is also responsible for organising and directing the continuing professional development programmes for all members of the nursing team.
Miss Branscombe said: "We have seen a steady increase in the number of Registered Veterinary Nurses since the launch of the non-statutory Register in 2007: over 70 per cent of our profession are now registered. Next year, the Register becomes fully operational and one of our challenges will be to continue to inform and reassure VNs who may still be uncertain about its impact."


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Exclusive Interview with Del Sol Photography
Being a wedding planner is no easy feat. It requires juggling multiple tasks and making sure that everything comes together perfectly for the big day. Luckily our team of wedding specialists come equipped with a repertoire of the best resources. One of these resources consists of renowned wedding photographers Del Sol Photography. This award winning team is based out of the Riviera Maya in Mexico and have been featured on the covers of such prestigious publications as the National Geographic. We recently interviewed them in order to gain some insight into their work.
All images are courtesy of Del Sol Photography.
What is your favourite location to photograph a Trash the Dress photoshoot?
Well, we don't really limit ourselves, but prefer anywhere there is a naturally beautiful location, specifically anywhere we can infuse the element of WATER in our photos. Naturally for us and our location, we use the Caribbean Ocean in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, as a backdrop and the natural aquifers here that are available to us (the magical cenotes). We have traveled as far as Thailand to do a 'Trash the Dress' in the jungle with elephants and even on the streets of downtown Havana, Cuba.
How long does a photoshoot take?
We can do a shoot on the beach in 1 hour or some of our more in-depth shoots can take 3-5 hours (specifically if underwater photos are required). OR, if we are out on one of our adventure tours, we can even take an entire day and even stay overnight with our clients, such as this shoot where we traveled to Las Coloradas in Rio Lagartos, a place where the pink flamingos frequent and the color of the water is PINK, due to the salinity. We are currently designing tours and trips to offer to our client that include experiences and adventures (we call them the Del Sol Adventure Tours) that are designed to be a unique, once-in-a-lifetime trip, including elements and features that aren't repeated or found anywhere else in the world. Our goal is to expose our clients to local cultures, cuisine and unbelievable locations. The experience is part of the photo shoot, just getting there can be mind blowing. One of our 'Trash the Dress' adventure sessions was in Cuba and one of the resulting images was actually featured on the cover of National Geographic Traveler. Our clients are in the bicycle taxi!
How long have you (Del Sol) been doing this?
In 2006, Del Sol Photography was the first studio to ever shoot and offer the 'Underwater Cenote Trash the Dress' photo experience. You can see this video we made in 2006, featuring our first cenote shoot ever. We are very proud to have created this genre of photography, that is now offered by thousands of photographers. We were also named as a 'Wedding Trailblazers' by the Huffington Post for our work with the 'Adam and Eve' series, another genre created in the realm of 'Trash the Dress'. Since then, we have just been on an innovative path, shooting brides and grooms with drones, swimming underwater, and shooting some of the sexiest couple sessions in existence.
Are Trash the Dress shoots safe?
With everything in life, there is a risk. The old saying is "Risk = Reward". In fact, we actually go to great efforts to practice safety in our photo sessions. We do require safety swimmers to be available for all of our clients when we are doing underwater work and we try to maintain expectations and an open communication with all of our clients. In fact, we even have been interviewed by Huffington Post Weddings about the safety of the 'Trash the Dress' trend, as photographers have been setting fire to dresses and doing some very ridiculous things. For us, this is more about a celebration of creation vs. destruction, as the name 'Trash the Dress' may suggest. One of our clients even coined the phrase "wash the dress".
What has been your favourite photoshoot moment?
Well, it has to be this shoot with Janine (http://delsolphotography.com/janines-story-hope/) a young woman from Canada whose fiancé died 52 days before her wedding ceremony. Janine contacted us, looking for a photo session and really a way to let go, a way to cleanse her emotions. She stated she had a strong connection with water and her dress was hand-constructed with parts of her mother's wedding dress. It was to be seen by one man - Johnny, her recently deceased husband. In a way, Janine's session was another innovation in the niche/genre of 'Trash the Dress', as she used photography and this photo session as a psychological healing tool. We saw this as a human interest story with the ability to touch the hearts of millions of people and perhaps help others get through hard times, as Janine had determined to do. We contacted Dreams Tulum, (one of your AM resort partners) and got her a free vacation. The video has more than 1,600,000 views on youtube and was shared by thousands of websites and seen on all major TV networks.
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