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Posted on July 19th, 2018
by Rab Bruce's Spider
With the UK steadily bungling its way towards a hard Brexit, calls for a second IndyRef are mounting among Yes activists, and there is growing impatience among many that time is running out. Yet Nicola Sturgeon remains silent on the matter while the SNP MPs in Westminster continue to battle against the odds to preserve some semblance of sanity in the march towards the cliff edge.
I have mentioned before that the SNP have little alternative other than to play a waiting game. If Brexit were to be called off, then the main reason for IndyRef2 would disappear. This does not mean that the case for Scottish independence goes away, but many people would breathe a sigh of relief and it might be difficult to persuade them that Scotland needs to escape the madness.
As every day passes, however, the chances of Brexit being called off diminish. It now seems almost certain that the Brexiteers will get their way and a hard Brexit will ensue. However, there is still a small chance that something dramatic will happen to call the whole thing off.
It must be admitted that this seems unlikely. If Theresa May were looking for an excuse to call a halt, the revelations about the illegality behind the Leave campaign provide her with the perfect excuse to call for a second referendum. So far, she shows no signs of wanting to do this. Indeed, we are now hearing that the UK Government intends to issue advice notices on what to expect in the event of a hard Brexit which is what those controlling May have been after all along. So don't count on a second referendum being called just because the first one was won by cheating.
What else might halt the drive to a hard Brexit? Some people still talk of an early General Election sparked by Theresa May's downfall. But May is still clinging on, trying to keep everyone happy in a binary situation which is bound to disappoint around half of the voting population of the UK. Her intent at the moment seems to be to appease the hard-line Brexiteers because to defy them would split the Tory Party. The so-called Tory rebels have caved in at every opportunity, and the majority of Tory MPs are happy to be lobby fodder supporting the Government against the wishes of the electorate who, if polls are to be believed, have changed their mind about Brexit.
Even if she does find herself ousted, it seems unlikely anything would change as regards Brexit. Her replacement is likely to be one of the arch-Brexiteers – a horrifying thought considering how they have blundered and blustered their way through the past 18 months of "negotiations".
And if England decides to back Jeremy Corbyn, that still won't change things. He is very pro-Brexit and will no doubt continue down the road the Tories have established. His election might result in a delay, but it is unlikely to halt the process entirely.
No, all a snap General Election will do is create a hiatus during which the paucity of actual political solutions will be evident to anyone who cares to look, and very probably a hung Parliament which will nevertheless comprise a majority of pro-Brexit MPs or, at the very least, enough Abstainers to ensure Brexit is not halted.
So what else could stop this insane march to economic and social disaster?
Well, the Brexit negotiations are due to be finalised in October. Things like the Irish and Gibraltar border questions still need to be resolved. As many commentators have pointed out, they cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties, so this may result in some crunch talks in October.
While the situation is so fluid that anything could happen, I suspect Nicola Sturgeon is waiting to see what happens in October.
There are a couple of possible scenarios here. The first is that a hard Brexit is confirmed as the talks collapse. If that happens, IndyRef2 is very much back on the agenda. This time around, the undoubted uncertainties surrounding the establishment of Scotland as a normal country can be contrasted with the absolute certainty of the consequences of Brexit. When the Unionists make their usual calls to cling to historical links, when they make daft claims about the so-called "UK Single Market", when they ask what currency we will use, we will be able to point back and ask how they will cope with the loss of all international air flights, with food supplies failing, with medicines running out, and with most international companies having moved their business elsewhere.
In the second scenario, we could see Brexit halted because the questions over the Irish and Gibraltar borders prove insurmountable. In that case, then another General Election is inevitable as the Tory Brexiteers engineer a vote of NO Confidence in Theresa May.
This is a different proposition to the early General Election some believed would happen. If there is a General Election because Brexit has been called off, the SNP should stand on a manifesto of declaring independence if they gain a majority of Scottish seats. Turning the General Election into a de facto referendum on independence means voters will not need to go to the polls twice.
Of course, UK politics are so volatile that something else might happen which nobody has foreseen, but we must be ready for an independence campaign later this year. And, while we do want to paint a positive picture of what an independent Scotland could look like, we know that fear of change motivates many voters. Becoming a normal country after more than three centuries of the Union will undoubtedly present challenges, but they are nothing compared to the challenges we will face if we stick with a post-Brexit UK.


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Stockton University announced Tuesday that it has filed several proofs of claim in federal bankruptcy court against Caesars Entertainment for damages pertaining to the December agreement to purchase Atlantic City's Showboat casino and hotel.
The $18 million deal for the property, which the Galloway-based school had planned to transform into a satellite campus in Atlantic City, was announced roughly a month before Caesars and its Showboat-related entities filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January.
Stockton claims in its filed proofs, which range from breach of contract to fraud to the concealment of material facts, that despite assuring the university it would do so, Caesars failed to resolve the restrictions placed on the property by a 1988 covenant that limit its use to a casino hotel. The university also asserts that it was not informed of Caesars' plans to file bankruptcy at the time of the sale.
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When Northwest ISD reaches build-out – the point in which all residential land is developed and occupied – demographers expect it will have about 95,000 students. To prepare for that inevitability, a community-led long-range planning committee is shaping the district's vision of its future.
At 234 square miles, Northwest ISD has some of the largest boundaries of any school district in the region. For comparison, Northwest ISD's closest large neighbors, Fort Worth ISD, Denton ISD, Lewisville ISD and Keller ISD, occupy about 210, 180, 127 and 51 square miles, respectively. Northwest ISD is currently only about 23 percent built out, however – meaning significantly less of its land is developed than those school districts.
These facts are among the many issues the long-range planning committee is currently grappling with. One of its most pressing tasks is analyzing data to help determine what schools and facilities are needed for the influx of new students through the next 5 to 10 years and balancing that against what the next growth spurt will look like.
Tim McClure, district architect and planner, told committee members at a recent meeting that their help will be vital in determining what Northwest ISD looks like for decades to come.
"We're prioritizing and looking to you for a vision that is truly a long-range plan, not just what we need immediately," he explained. "As we move through the years, we'll obviously look and see if we need to refocus on the goals from this group based on changes that may happen in our communities."
Templeton Demographics, a demographer contracted by Northwest ISD and several other large school districts, anticipates the district will see long-term sustained growth that rivals or outpaces any North Texas peer. Because of its large geographic area and the fact that the district is far from build-out, growth in Northwest ISD is expected to last decades.
That assessment comes on the heels of Dallas-Fort Worth's economic growth through new jobs, which results in land and housing developers building more residential communities. Across the region, about 30,000 new homes are built annually, with about 1,300 of those built within Northwest ISD boundaries. That amount places Northwest ISD fifth in the region in new home construction.
"Northwest ISD has 25,375 future lots – additional phases of developments that are already on the ground and concept phases of new developments," said Bob Templeton, president of Templeton Demographics, at the committee's Oct. 25 meeting. "Even if they're building 1,300 new homes a year in Northwest ISD, you're going to see sustained growth for a long, long time."
Enrollment growth is expected across every geographic area in Northwest ISD's boundaries, meaning more schools will come to almost every area within a few years. In 10 years, in fact, the district is expected to add more than 12,000 students – or more than half of its current 22,000-plus enrolled population.
"With a growth rate at the elementary level of about 500 to 600 students a year, that's the equivalent of about a new elementary school a year," Mr. Templeton said. "That doesn't necessarily mean a new elementary school will be needed every year since that growth is spread out, but it's certainly going to be an area of need going forward."
To help determine how to best meet the needs of a growing population, committee members won't just look at the facility requirements, but also the curriculum needs. As such, they'll soon hear from extracurricular leaders – including athletics, career and technical education, and fine arts department heads – about what programs will see rapid expansion with the growing student population.
Schools and equipment aren't necessarily the biggest need, however. Perhaps the largest need is having qualified professionals to educate incoming students – meaning more teachers will need to be hired to staff new schools. As with most businesses and organizations, staffing costs make up the vast majority of Northwest ISD's operations budget.
Dr. Ryder Warren, superintendent of schools, said hiring the best teachers possible will be the biggest challenge going forward.
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What to expect at Learning Technologies Summer Forum 2018 #LTSF
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I belong to a professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, which was founded in 1904 in part to promote and advance ethics in business.
Over the years I served in leadership, and subsequently we have continued to wrestle with ethics in business issues. Over the last 20 years we have seen the pendulum swing back and forth on this issue from the greed generation to the latest Wall Street and Madoff debacle.
Knowing your ethics and having integrity should be essential – yet why do so many struggle, or better yet, gladly succumb? Dan Heath and Chip Heath have written an interesting article: perhaps you should go more with your gut.


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Yanks Can't Win Against Halos or Sox; All Star Week Begins
Man, the Yankees can't seem to pull out a win against either the Red Sox or the Angels. It's bad enough that we were just swept by the Halos but now we're three games out of first behind the Red Sox who are the second team we have been unable to figure out for the first half of the season. Yesterday, we sent CC to the mound in hope of stopping the sweep, but I guess that didn't go over very well with the Angels because they still beat us. The final score was 5-4 and the Yankees unfortunately ended the first half of the season on a sour note. A sweep, not my idea of a good end to the first half.
As far as the Yankees go, they didn't play all that bad. CC pitched all right going 6.2 innings giving up nine hits and three walks. He gave up all five runs that the Angels would get in the game. When he was relieved in the seventh, Phil Hughes came out from the 'pen and continued his dominance from the 'pen. He went the remainder of the game giving up two walks and striking out one. A STELLAR performance from Mr. Hughes.
The offense played pretty well too. Here are my top performers for the day:
Derek Jeter- 2-5, 1 RBI
Melky Cabrera- 2-3, 2 Runs, 1 RBI
Jorge Posada- 1-1, 2 RBI
Hideki Matsui- 0-1, 1 Run, 3 Walks
Phil Hughes- 1.1 IP, 1 K, 0 Runs Allowed
So, the All Star break is here and the Yankees are second in the AL East, three behind the Boston Red Sox. We've got some guys representing the Bombers in St. Louis for the game and I feel that the second half of the season is going to be a good one.
Now onto other thoughts running through my brain right now…
The Home Run Derby is tonight and I have a feeling it is going to be a good one. In the NL, there are a quartet of first base sluggers that are definitely give us a good show.
In the AL, there are a few guys that I don't feel will last very long, not mentioning any names… Brandon Inge… cough cough.
Here are the rest of the AL contestants.
First Round:
Albert Pujols will dominate the general competition sending balls into the stands left and right. Adrian Gonzalez will be the Josh Hamilton of 2009. He is the one guy that I don't think is getting a lot of credit for being here. He is going to have a great derby. Fielder and Howard will do well in general but I don't know if they will make it to the second round. Brandon Inge is out after the first round. Nelson Cruz will make a run as will Carlos Pena. I think Joe Mauer will have a good derby despite not being considered as much of a power hitter as the rest of the competitors (not including Brandon Inge). Mauer will make it to the second round but probably not much further.
After first round, guys still in it:
Albert Pujols, Adrian Gonzalez, Ryan Howard, Joe Mauer
Second Round:
Gonzalez will use his high home run count from the first round to stay ahead of the pack and get into the finals. Pujols will continue to hit a ton of bombs. Mauer and Howard will fall despite having another round of good numbers. They won't catch up to Gonzalez and Pujols.
After second round, guys still in it:
Albert Pujols, Adrian Gonzalez
Final Round:
It could go either way and I think either guy will have a great chance at putting on a show and getting the victory. Personally, I would like to see Adrian Gonzalez win it because I think it would be nice to see him get credit for being the big power hitter that he is. He can go the other way better than any of the other competitors and that is why he is my favorite to win the event.
Overall, the Home Run Derby is an event for the fans and it is usually greatly enjoyed. I am looking foward to seeing this one. It'll be a great time.


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July 14th, 2014
Saint-Gobain Seals' Rulon® 123 fluoropolymer material was recently qualified in a metering pump application for a renowned gasoline pump manufacturer in Europe. Metering pumps are used to deliver or meter fluids; in the case of metering, a precise delivery rate is required and one of the special attributes of metering pumps is high metering accuracy.
Because metering pumps require accurate and controlled leakage behavior as well as very long life with constant performance, the piston cup seal made out of their Rulon® 123 tape is ideal for this application as it provides the required flexibility and controlled sealing of the flow pump. The high-performance qualities are due to the custom, engineered design and the material being manufactured with an innovative production process. Low friction and wear as well as a wide range of chemical resistance against aggressive substances in motor fuels finalize the performance package. After the completion of extensive life time testing including infield applications, the Rulon® 123 cup seal was approved for use in these gasoline metering pumps.
Federal institutions all over the world have established specifications, tolerances, and other technical requirements for liquid measuring devices to control the accuracy of fuel pump measurements, which makes the sealing function a critical component regarding accuracy and long operative condition. According to the European directive 2004/22/EC for fuel metrology Measuring Instruments Directive (MID), the tolerance range is no more than +/- 0,5%, which leads to a high level of precision for the fuel pump to fulfill these requirements. In the United States, the measurements from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are more stringent than Europe, specifying the accuracy of the tolerance range to +/- 0,3%.
Rulon® 123 material is part of Saint-Gobain Seals' polymers product line and operates extremely well against soft mating surfaces, has excellent wear resistance, is non-abrasive and has one of the lowest coefficient of friction of most reinforced PTFE materials. The Rulon® brand consists of a family of proprietary, homogeneous materials that are mostly composed of PTFE based resins, and products include bearings, rings, tapes, formed parts, basic shapes and wear components.
Primarily used in mechanical, electrical and chemical applications, Rulon® material withstands a variety of harsh environments such as extreme dryness, cryogenic temperatures, water, steam and hydrocarbon fuel. Aside from the above gasoline metering pump for the automotive industry, Rulon® 1439 material is being utilized in the Life Sciences industry on another type of metering pump - a kidney dialysis system. Other applications include bearings and components in chemical analyzer systems and harmonic scalpels, ball bearings on the NASA rover Curiosity that was launched to Mars, and sliding elements on the bogie of the newest 7000 series trains in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
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Home of the FREE, because of the BRAVE.
Independence Day is just around the corner. We love our country and we love celebrating the freedom and independence we have because of the brave men and women that fought for our country. This list of patriotic things you need for the 4th of July is full of items that will show how much you love the USA.
American Flag Lights
American Flag Lights
LED Waterproof Net Lights
Light up your love for your country.
Display your patriotic spirit with these unique LED American Flag net lights. This USA flag lights with 420 super bright red, white, and blue LED lights and measure 6.5 x 3.28 feet. It's a great way to display your patriotic spirit all year round. They're perfect for all occasions. These American Flag net lights were designed to be versatile. You can lay them flat, hang from a tree, porch, roof, window, balcony, wall, and more! They will definitely add a warm and pleasant vibe to any atmosphere. This is one of our favorite patriotic things you need for the 4th of July.
Men's 4th of July Romper
Men's 4th of July Romper
Short Sleeve One Piece
Show your love for your country with this patriotic outfit.
This Men's 4th of July Romper is a must have this Independence Day. This hilariously adorable men's romper is full of bright colors, the US flag, and fireworks! It features a zipper neck, knee length shorts, two pockets, and an elastic waistband. This makes for the perfect statement piece for the 4th of July, a party, vacation, or beach trip! They're available in sizes ranging from small to XXL.
US Flag Fleece Sherpa Throw Blanket
US Flag Fleece Sherpa Throw Blanket
Ultra Plush Microfiber
Show off your patriotism in your home!
This US Flag Fleece Sherpa Throw Blanket will quickly become the favorite blanket in the house, and will have everyone fighting over it. This blanket measures 60 x 70 inches, so it's perfect to get nice and cozy under. You can even add extra texture to your decor and turn your room into an inviting space with this simple yet classy elegant design. Drape it over a chair, couch, or bed to add a patriotic stylish touch to your living room or bedroom. This would be perfect all year round, not just for Independence Day.
US Flag Printed Women's Shorts
US Flag Printed Women's Shorts
Spandex Polyester
Perfect to show your patriotism with your outfit!
These US Flag Printed Women's Shorts is the perfect accessory to show patriotism with your outfit. They're made from polyester and spandex, so you're sure to stay comfortable all day long. These shorts are available in sizes ranging from small to 2XL. Additionally, these shorts feature a drawstring to ensure the perfect fit. They would be perfect to wear on the 4th of July, every day wear, or as a swim suit coverup! Did we mention they have frockets?! (Frockets = front pockets). Who doesn't love a front pocket? Add these to your list of patriotic things you need for the 4th of July ASAP!
Home Of The Free Because Of The Brave Sign
Home Of The Free Because Of The Brave Sign
4 x 4
Let everyone know the real reason we're able to celebrate our patriotism.
Show your patriotic spirit with this red, white, and blue box with the phrase, "Home of the free, because of the brave." It measures 4 x 4 inches and is designed to freely stand on its own or hang on a wall. This would be perfect to out your patriotism on display in your home, office, or patio! They're small, adorable, and affordable. Grab one for a friend and yourself, too! It's a must-have on our list of patriotic things you need for the 4th of July.
Patriotic Pillow Case Covers
Patriotic Pillow Case Covers
Set of 4
Display your love for your country throughout your home.
This set of 4 Patriotic Pillow Case Covers is made of durable cotton linen and measures 18 x 18 inches. Additionally, these pillow case covers feature an invisible zipper design, so you don't have to worry about those tacky zippers. They're great for decorating your couch, chair, bedroom, car, office, or patio chair. Since these are just covers, you can place them over pillows you already have, or just purchase inserts to go in them! These are adorable and should definitely be on your list of patriotic things you need for the 4th of July.
Patriotic Headbands
Patriotic Headbands
One Size Fits Most
Show off your patriotism with these fun headbands.
This 6 piece patriotic head bopper headband set is perfect for Independence Day! This set includes 2 Uncle Sam top hat headbands, 2 flag star headbands, and 2 red star with tassel headbands. The American theme of these use our country's classic red, white, and blue colors to display our patriotism in a fun and unique way. Did we mention that one size fits most? So, you don't have to worry about sizing, there will be a headband for everyone!
USA Bandana For Dogs
USA Bandana For Dogs
Tail Trends
Let your furry friend display their love for the USA, too!
This 100% cotton, handmade patriotic dog bandana is perfect for celebrating the 4th of July! It features a stitched edge for longer wear and is machine washable, so cleanup is a breeze. The bandana has a blue background with white stars and the phrase, "I <3 USA" in shiny metallic lettering to stand out. It is available in both a medium and large size. This is the perfect accessory that allows your furry friend to adorably display their patriotism. If you have a dog, this one is definitely a must-have on our list of patriotic things you need for the 4th of July.
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The energy sector has been a roller coaster of emotions with very little profit showing up for investors. The whipsaws have been large.
This week the energy charts changed complexion as oil proceeded to break out. One stock that is showing up on the radar is Suncor Energy. While lots of energy stocks are still near the 2016 lows, this stock it trying to push to all time highs.
The SCTR shows Suncor up near 90, suggesting excellent price action. The weekly full stochastics have been rising since the late February lows. Suncor price action is particularly impressive. After testing the new highs level in January, the stock pulled back to horizontal support at $32. From there, it continued to push higher. The recent price pullback set the PPO back to reset around zero and it is just turning up above the signal line suggesting lots of room to move higher.
With the whole energy sector starting to perk up, there are lots of nice charts. I'll be covering more this week with the Commodities Countdown so feel free to check out the video and the blog.
Good trading,
Greg Schnell, CMT, MFTA


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Black rockers, alternative models remind everyone that black IS punk with photo series
By Erin White
May 16, 2018
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Check out this awesome photo series by UK babe The Hot Cocoa and friends Dean and Luna! Fierce, fearless, and bad AF, the trio shows off their IDGAF attitudes and fashion aesthetics in a world that so desperately tries to cram black people into tightly bound boxes. An ode and shout out to all the black alternative models who are told they're not a "good fit" for publication when they really mean "not white". By collaborating on this project together the trio aims to show that not only do black folks belong in punk-rock scenes—we look damn good in them.


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Morrisons has incurred the wrath of an entire city after a callout was issued for actors with northern accents to feature in a campaign for the supermarket specifying that "nobody from Liverpool" should apply.
The controversial requirement featured in an advert on the Casting Networks International website, used by actors looking for work. Published last week, it asked for actors with "northern" accents for a publicity campaign fronted by "proper working-class people".
The advert read: "These films will focus largely on people's facial expressions. Therefore, it's vital that their faces have character – something interesting and captivating that will make the film watchable.
"But nothing glaringly obvious, and we don't want caricatures. We want quirks: freckles, bushy eyebrows, etc. They should all be warm and likeable. They should be proper working-class people, but not at all like the characters from Benefits Street. They should not sound or look posh, and we should skew towards northern accents."
It concluded: "And nobody from Liverpool, please."
Morrisons, which has three stores in the city, apologised for the advert but said it was not responsible for imposing a ban on scouse accents.
"We are angry and we apologise that a third party has published a statement using our name without our knowledge," a spokesman said. "Everyone is welcome at Morrisons and we work really hard to ensure our marketing represents the whole of the nation."
Despite the apology, the company faced a torrent of abuse on Twitter.
@Morrisons want "proper working class people" for their advert just nobody from Liverpool. @asda here I come! pic.twitter.com/fAaT1SG7HZ— Danielle Brennan (@DanielleBrenzie) March 25, 2016
@Morrisons How disgraceful you discriminate against Liverpool people !!never again will our family spend another penny at morrisions !!!!!— Rob Davidson (@CRobd200) March 25, 2016
Hi @Morrisons. The people of Liverpool will forgive and forget this mishap on the condition you cast me in said ad with a £15k buyout. Xx— Adam McCoy (@AdamJamesMcCoy) March 25, 2016
Casting Networks International's chief executive, Glen Ward, issued a statement saying that the company was not responsible for the advert's content.
"On behalf of everyone at Casting Networks, I apologise unreservedly for the unverified posting that appeared recently on our public billboard for a supermarket commercial," he said.
"Casting Networks is a software service utilised by casting directors for posting jobs for actors. We are not the authors of these postings, nor are we an agency. The unfortunate views expressed in this instance are not what CNI stands for. We are a responsible organisation and we take a very dim view of this matter.
"Upon being made aware of the content of this particular job posting, we immediately withdrew it from our site and alerted the casting director responsible so that they can inform their clients accordingly.
"Again, we apologise for the upset that this post has undoubtedly caused, and as someone who lived for many happy years among the magnificent people of Liverpool, I am personally disappointed in the most unfortunate sentiments that were expressed by the third parties."


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Legendary British act The Zombies are going out this year with the four surviving members of the band to perform their classic 1968 album, Odessey and Oracle, in its entirety. As part of that 50th anniversary celebration of the LP, the band has planned a slew of releases around it. First up is a book, The "Odessey": The Zombies in Words and Images, which will be published by BMG Books and Reel Art Press this month. It will include handwritten lyrics for all the songs on Odessey And Oracle, as well as other of their songs.
I've gotten to take a look at an advance, and it's gorgeously illustrated throughout with original artwork from the original cover artist, Terry Quirk, as well as Vivienne Boucherat, who created mixed media artwork for each song. The members offer up stories behind all the tracks, and there's all kinds of gorgeous period photos. The commentary and insight from other musicians on each track might be the best part: Graham Nash's take on "This Will Be Our Year," for instance, concludes with a simple, "From one songwriter to another, 'Well done!'"
On the vinyl front, the Zombies have even more on the way. On April 7, Varese Sarabande will release a vinyl Greatest Hits compilation, and you can see the tracklisting for that below. As you can see, it's all killer, no filler. There's also a vinyl release of the band's 2015 album, Still Got That Hunger, in baby blue, via The End/BMG.
Then, for Record Store Day, Varese is doing a limited edition 7-inch "A Rose for Emily" b/w "This Will Be Our Year" on rose-colored vinyl, and The End Records is releasing a 7-inch featuring the Zombies' 2015 version of "I Want You Back Again" with the original 1965 recording on the flip.
Start saving your pennies. You can find tour dates and merch at the Zombies' official website.
The Zombies' Greatest Hits
Side One:
1. She's Not There (mono)
2. You Make Me Feel So Good (mono)
3. Tell Her No (mono)
4. Leave Me Be (mono US single version)
5. She's Coming Home (mono)
6. I Want You Back Again (mono)
7. Whenever You're Ready (mono)
8. I Love You (mono)
Side Two:
1. Just Out Of Reach (mono)
2. Is This The Dream (mono)
3. Indication (UK single version)
4. The Way I Feel Inside (mono)
5. This Will Be Our Year
6. Time of the Season
7. Imagine The Swan (mono single mix)
8. If It Don't Work Out (mono single mix)


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The historic Snohomish Carnegie Library Building is located at 105 Cedar Avenue, on the corner of Cedar and First Street in downtown Snohomish. The building is currently closed to the public. It needs wheelchair ramps and an elevator to be accessible to people with disabilities. And it needs major upgrades and maintenance work.
Building History
The Snohomish Carnegie Library was constructed in 1910 and served the public and its patrons for most of the 20th century. An Annex was constructed in 1968 which removed the main entrance and added meeting and office space. Library services moved to a new Sno-Isle Snohomish Library building in 2003. The building has been used for public meetings and groups in recent years.
Current Priorities
Damage in the roof underlayment was found in the Annex's roof during preparation for a maintenance project in 2017. A complete building closure for safety reasons makes the need for overall building improvements more immediate.
City Council directed staff to develop a renovation project in mid-2017. Approximately $1,650,000 may be available for the Carnegie project from existing City funds. State and other funds are needed to fully fund restoration.
Immediate Priorities the 1910 Building are:
- Accessibility improvements
- Upgrade main floor
- Preserve building –exterior, lighting, HVAC, windows
- Restore front entry
Future improvements would include reinstalling a War Memorial monument and improving the basement.
Public Process
See slides from the public meeting in September 2017.
Public Input Process (Subject to revisions):
- September 12, 2017 Public Meeting #1
- October 17, 2017 City Council Meeting to consider Architectural consulting services to assist in public outreach and provide preliminary design and cost estimates.
- Winer 2017-2018: Public Meeting #2 & #3 – Conduct community open houses to review and comment on building concept development.
- Spring 2018 Preferred concept plan presentation to City Council and, if approved, Consultant completes preliminary construction drawings and cost estimates.
Past Plans
The City, citizens, and the nonprofit Carnegie Education Foundation have gone through an extensive process to plan for the restoration and future use of the Snohomish Carnegie Library. A vision for the Carnegie Educational Center is sketched out in master plans developed in 2005 and 2011.
2005 Master Plan
2011 Master Plan
2011 Master Plan Update
Those past Carnegie Building outreach efforts have shown a strong public interest in preserving and improving the original 1910 library building, removing the 1968 Annex, and restoring the surrounding property to provide public gathering spaces.


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Sound has always been one of the biggest stumbling blocks for HD-DSLRs for me. Documentary filming is one of my biggest passions and until now I have always had to try and cope with dual system sound or a mic like the Rode Video Mic plugged into the mic input of the camera and left on auto.
XLR adaptors for cameras are nothing new. Beachtek and other companies have been doing them for donkey's years. But the HD-DSLRs that I use. The Canon 7D, 1DmkiV and 7D have big problems with sound. The input being a puny 3.5mm jack is of course fixed by these XLR adaptors but that is only part of the issue. The main problems are auto gain control, otherwise known as AGC. The lack of a headphone jack (!), no onscreen meters. It just plain sucks!!
Now the previous Beachtek adaptor that I played with really wasn't good enough for me. It's passive so had no amplification making using certain microphones a real no-no. The AGC of the camera would try and bump up the levels if the signal was too low causing nasty hiss all over the sound. Also the HD-DSLRs with their current firmware have no audio meters. The SLR has no proper meters on it. But it does have lights that flicker green for good levels and red for bad. Not exactly ideal but better than nothing. The new 5Da does have proper meters but is's passive device.
I have just received a pre-production DXA-SLR XLR adaptors from Beachtek. I have been bugging them for ages to try and review one of their units and finally have got one! The SLR is an active adaptor and has pre-amps in it making it usable for just about all mics out there. It also has +48v phantom power so can power your mics that need it. There are also gain switches underneath the unit. There is a +15db switch for either of the two channels.
Other plusses. It's smaller and more sturdy. Made of die cast aluminium. The old one also covered the battery compartment. A right pain. This one doesn't!
A very key and incredibly neat feature is the ability to "disable" auto gain control on the camera. It does this in a very clever way. This is from the manual…"This switch is a means to disable the wild swings of the Auto Gain Control in the camera. It activates an inaudible tone of 20 kHz to the left channel (when set to STEREO operation) that prevents the Auto Gain Control from increasing the gain to its maximum level. This reduces the hiss that normally occurs when the camera is recording audio during quiet moments. This inaudible tone is recorded by the camera but can be easily filtered out if necessary."…and you know what…it actually bloody works…remarkably well!! This is a big deal, until we get official firmware that disables this that bloody AGC for us, this feature it a bit of major step forward for HD-DSLR sound, not quite a game changer but damn close! Of course magic lantern firmware does this too, but this is much simpler and easier and just a flick of a switch. Although magic lantern offers way more additional features than this.
Another very neat feature (if you aren't using magic lantern as that disables the AV port and turns it into a headphone only output without disabling the LCD screen) is the phono jack inputs which when plugged into the AV jack of the camera let you hear, through the Beachtek box, the sound that has been recorded in camera. This was previously not possible. Of course the LCD screen will turn off when you play back sound with the AV lead plugged in and the only way you will see a see a picture is if you have a composite monitor plugged into the video signal. But it's GREAT to finally be able to play back sound recorded in camera and check how it sounds. Before this I had to use the awful crappy in built speaker of the camera or offload the clip to the computer. Again, not ideal. Be great if we just had a headphone jack, but a nice feature that Beachtek have added. This is unique to the SLR adaptor.
I have used the Juiced Link XLR adaptor too, this does have pre-amps and gives you very nice sound, but is lacking a few important connections for me, although their new DN101 accessory fixes most of issues by giving it headphone jack, meters and an AGC disable trick too I hope to use this one too soon, it's sitting in London waiting for me!!… this new Beachtek adaptor has set the new bar for XLR adaptors and means the next time I shoot a doc with my 5D I am going to probably record in camera sound for the very first time. This is a quite a big deal!
I am going to use this with my incredibly cool new microphone. The Holophone Portamic 5.1 pro. That captures Pro logic II sound straight into the Beachtek box!! when played back through an amp with Pro Logic II decoding you should get great sound. Also you can take the 6 channels of sounds embedded in the stereo and decode them with a piece of software called Surcode for Pro Logic II.
Of course REALLY good sound is key and this won't be as good quality as recording sound on say a Zoom H4N which can record at a much higher bit rate and sound a lot better…but when operating one man band I feel we finally have a really usable option now. This is great news for a lot of people.
One thing I would love to see on this is proper audio meters like the new DXA-5DA has…but all the other new features make up for it…just. But please Beachtek stick some proper meters on this!
I understand this won't be available until around the end of March. But make sure you get in early to get one. Beachtek sold out of the DXA-5D adaptor pretty fast!!


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Because birds are generally fragile and many species are very small, it can be difficult to handle them for tests and treatments. The Aviary Hospital has developed many new techniques, including microsurgery, for working with tiny patients. Microsurgery is frequently performed on smaller birds, even patients as small as 12 grams (the size of a red grape). Because surgical instruments used by animal vets on dogs are too large, Aviary vets use human heart and eye instruments to handle delicate bird tissue. Anesthesia is needed for surgeries, but is especially challenging when working with birds. Gas anesthesia is administered first through a mask and then via a breathing tube. But because breathing tubes do not exist for animals that are smaller than a kitten, Aviary staff makes tiny breathing tubes from intravenous catheters. Anesthesia masks are also hand-crafted to fit each bird. For example, a 2-liter soda bottle is modified to make an anesthetic mask that will fit a toucan's bill. Another challenge is that birds usually don't breath under anesthesia and must be manually ventilated throughout the entire surgery. The veterinary technicians breathe for the bird and monitor its vital signs carefully using an ECG, pulse oximeter, and other equipment. After surgery, the patient is placed in an Intensive Care Unit where it receives extra supportive care, such as fluids and hand-feedings to aid in its recovery. These ICU patients receive around-the-clock medical care until they are stable.
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Bobsled Race
Seaside Course is one of the multiplayer stages for the Bobsled Race mode in Sonic Heroes. When playing through all three stages in Bobsled Race, Seaside Course is the first stage played in order.
The two teams will race each other in Bobsled formation in a Seaside Hill/Ocean Palace terrain. There are many curves littered with Rings in a trail, while the straight sections have a row of Containers that will slow either player down if they try running through them. There are a few iron balls that both players need to account for, which could throw their characters off the bobsled should they run into one. The team that completes three laps of the course first wins.
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There are only a few days left until the most romantic day of the year, Valentine's Day, and as usual, from lack of time, we leave everything for the last minute. Still don't have a special gift…?
Don't worry, we're here to help you, today we bring you a really simple tutorial to get you out of a jam and come out looking good.
We're going to crochet a very romantic Valentine's Day garland, to decorate our house and surprise our special someone (or our cat) 😉
We'll start with the tutorial post where we taught you to make these fun crocheted pennants.
Step 1: We'll crochet 4 triangular pennants with petite wool yarn balls in white and we'll show you how to later add letters to spell the word "Love" in the following steps.


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Apparently I am going to share one of my most embarrassing moments right now.
Tonight at work, I peed myself. Yep, you read that right.
I sneezed and I peed. Not a lot but enough to burst into tears.
Apparently its compeletly normal for a pregnant woman to pee herself because the baby is on bladder and all that jazz but no one told me this. THANK GOD we wear black pants at Friendlys and THANK GOD again that it happened after 9 pm, with no customers in the restaurant and less than an hour to go until closing. I literally cried I was so upset.
It's gross and wierd and just awkward.
I'm going to write a book. Not "What to Expect When You're Expecting" because NOWHERE in that book did it warn me about sneezepeeing, but rather I'll title it "The Shit They Don't Tell You" because you know what? I'm not getting hemmeroids and weird cravings like the book said I would. I'm not moody or gaining 2 to 3 pounds a week like the book sad but instead I'm sneezepeeing.
But I'm crazy enough to laugh it off and share my story with the world because I'mnot ashamed of my accident. I'm more upset that no one told me to expect this so in true Heather fashion, enjoy...
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Tunsil's transition hasn't been easy. He has struggled with some of the differences at guard, such as keeping his hand on the ground and understanding the different leverage. That's resulted in missed assignments in practice.
"Every player on the team has something to work on. He is not alone in that," offensive line coach Chris Foerster said. "He is really doing a great job — having him in two positions, he is studying, having him learn two spots technique-wise, all the things that go with it. He has done a really, really fine job to this point. (I) couldn't be any happier with his progress."
Tunsil will get a good share of reps in the preseason to improve his game. According to Christensen, Tunsil is going to be a building block with Miami for a long time, despite his rookie learning curve.
"He's really a talented guy," Christensen said. "He's going to be a really fine left tackle at whatever point, but there is a learning curve for him at guard. Things actually happen quicker at guard. You have all of the twists. You've got a lot more movement. You're setting outside about 85 percent of the time. It probably is going to be good for him long term to have played in there and understand how quickly things happen in this league."
At a time when some have wondered whether this would be Carson Palmer's and Larry Fitzgerald's last season, Arizona has extended the contracts and careers of both players.
The Cardinals announced one-year contract extensions for Palmer and Fitzgerald on Friday, tying the quarterback to Arizona through the 2018 season and the wide receiver to the team through 2017.
The total deal for Palmer will be just over $24 million, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano. He will get a $6.75 million signing bonus and a new $2 million roster bonus, plus $15.5 million in salary and bonuses fully guaranteed in 2017. Before the extension deal, none of his money for 2017 had been guaranteed.
His 2018 salary will be $12.5 million plus a $1.5 million roster bonus, none of which is guaranteed, according to the source.
"Clearly these are two core members of our team who have played major roles in our success," said Cardinals general manager Steve Keim in a statement. "Each of them had contracts that were due to expire in the next year or two so these extensions provide a measure of certainty and clarity for the players and organization, both now and in the years ahead. It also reaffirms our long-stated intention that when the time comes, these two great players end their stellar careers as Cardinals."
The deals came one day after Arizona signed defensive back Tyrann Mathieu to a five-year, $62.5 million extension, with $21.5 million guaranteed at signing.
The Cardinals wanted to keep the core of their team together for as long as they could, and these extensions will enable them to do just that. Palmer is 36 and Fitzgerald turns 33 this month, but they have played as if they're in the prime of their careers.


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FSG Master Tradesperson 4 (Submarine Mechanic) HII FLEET SUPPORT GROUP (0480) Virginia Beach-Virginia-United States 29177BR External Job Description *DoD interim secret security clearance required to start. **$500 sign on bonus available upon successful transference of secret security clearance. Seeking shipboard alteration installers for fleet modernization. The selected candidate will be supporting our Systems Integrations department working on active class submarines using various mechanical tools to installing industrial equipment to assist with alterations and installations for fleet modernization on various contracts such as Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Space & Naval Warfare Systems Command and Naval Surface Warfare Center. Selected candidate will be required to travel to shipyards and military bases located around and out of the country when not assigned to a local task. Per diem available based on location when on travel, travel and lodging expenses are covered by the company. There is potential to work up to 20 hours overtime a week. Position Specifics: Candidate must have the following to qualify. • Must have direct experience with mechanical applications on industrial equipment. • Must be capable and have knowledge of using various mechanical and industrial tools on industrial equipment, such as precision measuring instruments, minor rigging equipment, portable power units and mechanical fastening devices. • Must have an active DoD Interim-Secret clearance or higher. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DBIDS/CAC badge. • Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time. Master understanding of production and processes. Responsible for interfacing with customers, managing subcontractors and ability to provide work direction to others. May provide direction and lead others. May manage one or more multiple jobs. Completes comprehension of specialty trades functions and tools. Performs a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks. Develops and uses technical documents including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports and task or trip reports. Schedules, reports and briefs customers and senior management. May perform quality inspections on finished product. Performs duties outside of specialty in order to complete installation or work assignment. Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States. Department/Cost Center 114 - FSG MMTS - 11403 - NGSB SUBMARINE US Citizenship Required for this Position Yes Relocation Assistance No relocation assistance available Clearance Type Interim Secret Minimum Education High School Diploma/GED Shift 1st Schedule Full-time Travel Yes, 25%-50% of the time Basic Qualifications HS education or Trade School + 6 years of related experience. Prefer technical/professional certifications. Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty. Preferred Qualifications • Experience installing and assembling electronic equipment cabinets associated with C4ISR is preferred. • Prior AIT or active duty experience on current active class submarines is preferred. Company Statement Huntington Ingalls Industries is America's largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII's Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII's Technical Solutions division provides a wide range of professional services through its Fleet Support, Mission Driven Innovative Solutions, Nuclear & Environmental, and Oil & Gas groups. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs more than 40,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled Welcome. U.S. citizenship required for most positions. Job Expires 18-Mar-2020
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|This is an important function that has to be added to the website. We are currently researching the pros and cons of mobile webpages vs an app.
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|I just wanted to say that a mobile web page or an app would be great!! You guys are doing an awesome job from what I can see from messing around with the site for a day. This website looks like it is going to work great for our after work league coming up in a few weeks. I just wanted to say thanks and keep up the good work.
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|A mobile app with ability to view/add match team scores, view course hole map/yardage live during the play
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Here they are. The yarn is 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere and 10% Nylon . I am pleased with the way they have turned out. Heaven to touch.
If you look at the ribbing at the top of the socks, you can see it is pooling beautifully. All I did was ribbing, no other alteration!


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Many of us assume that we could easily place ourselves in the shoes of our clients, but that's not always the case. The longer that you make a living selling life insurance, the more times that you will explain the same issues to clients. It's easy to start sounding like the loudspeaker on a Charlie Brown cartoon, and that's where you can lose clients. To be effective at selling this kind of financial instrument, you have to change things up. You must find ways to spice up the sales approach and keep clients, old and new, engaged in the sales conversation. Each conversation affects your bottom line. At the end of the day, you know if you did your best or just sounded like an automaton listing the benefits of the product. We wrote this blog post to help you consider the clients' perspective. They have many factors that affect planning for their retirement savings:
Encourage Clients to Evaluate Their Situation
If clients look around their home, it could be the first home they bought or the one they traded up to when the kids came along. A home is full of memories, and it is a safe haven. If something ever happened to their home, your clients would likely feel devastated, but they could eventually rebuild. That's what home insurance is for. At that point, they would feel grateful for their health and the health of all family members. They could, however, want to find ways to manage their money differently after realizing that insurance doesn't cover a home's total replacement costs. They could count on their insurance agent for sound advice. They could eventually solve their problems.
Assume Your Role
You are in the same role as the property insurance agent in this scenario. You are a guide to clients even though you can't be sure of their future paths. There are many unexpected situations that could affect the amount of money they will need to live on until their deaths. The only difference is that you want to help clients prepare for the potential disaster of running out of retirement savings. This may be real concern for many people who will outlive their savings and whose standard of living won't be covered by their monthly Social Security benefit. Your clients don't want to find themselves having to work into their seventies or eighties or whatever their case may be. They also don't want to become dependent on their children and their grandchildren for their basic living expenses. They want to control their finances for as long as possible. Your role is to help clients build confidence in their ability to save for the future. The secret is planning right now.
Paint the Picture
Your clients have much to lose by postponing planning for retirement. If they are young now, they could grow their retirement savings many times over by the time they reach the age of 60. If they don't save now, they could have a harder time getting ready for retirement with only a few years left in the workforce. No one wants to be in this position. Ask clients to articulate what level of living they would like to have in the golden years. Some will want to stay in their home, presuming it is paid for, and afford its upkeep. Others will want to scale down and move into a small condo or a manufactured home. Most will want to have the flexibility in their budget to visit their grandchildren more, which means their living expenses will be less.
Your clients need you to make the process of planning for retirement both interesting and helpful. Guide them towards putting away enough money for retirement, especially by projecting their life expectancy according to the latest numbers and estimating their expenses through that age.
Contact Simplicity Life today to get additional information on other options for positioning retirement to your clients. 800.921.3100


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Weed Research
A climate that's good for a variety of crops means many types of weeds also thrive. UT AgResearch works to help farmers battle this yearly problem that can greatly affect their yields.
Negative Interactions between Tree Seedlings and Non-Native Grasses in a Restoration Setting: Getting to the Root of the Problem.
Aldrovandi, M. 2018.
M.S. Thesis.
Hickory and Oak Growth Over 10 Years in Response to Initial Fertilization.
Franklin, J. A., and D. S. Buckley. 2018.
Proceedings of the American Society of Mining and Reclamation, St. Louis, MO, June 3-7, 2018.
Microbial mechanisms controlling the rhizosphere effect of ryegrass on degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in an aged-contaminated agricultural soil.
Guo, M. X., Z. Q. Gong, R. H. Miao, J. Rookes, D. Cahill, and J. Zhuang. 2017.
Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 113, 130-142.
Jugular-infused methionine, lysine, and branched-chain amino acids does not improve milk production in Holstein cows experiencing heat stress.
Kassube, K.R., J. Kaufman, K. Pohler, J. McFadden, and A. Rius. 2017.
Animal, Vol 18, 1-9.
Herbicide resistance in-season quick assay for Italian ryegrass and annual bluegrass.
Argenta, J. C., R. A. Salas, N. R. Burgos, and J. T. Brosnan. 2016.
Proc. Weed Sci Soc Am. 69:55.
2016 Cool-season annual ryegrass variety trial Research Report 16-11.
Bates, G. E., and D. McIntosh. 2016.
UTIA Research Report 16-11.
Ryegrass escapes at corn planting time.
Steckel, L. E. 2016.
Delta Farm Press, April 1, 2016.
2015 Cool-season annual ryegrass variety trial.
Bates, G. E., and D. McIntosh. 2015.
UTIA Research Report 15-11.
Herbicide safeners influence creeping bentgrass, roughstalk bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass tolerance to pinoxaden.
Elmore, M. T., J. T. Brosnan, G. R. Armel, T. C. Mueller, J. J. Vargas, and G. K. Breeden. 2015.
Proc. South. Weed Sci. Soc. 68:133.
Perennial ryegrass tolerance to Negate prior to overseeding.
Brosnan, J. T., G. K. Breeden, J. J. Vargas, and D. S. Farnsworth. 2014.
2014 University of Tennessee Turfgrass & Ornamental Weed Science Annual Research Report., pp. 23-25.
The Response of Creeping Bentgrass, Roughstalk Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass to Pinoxaden in Combination with Herbicide Safeners.
Elmore, M. T., J. T. Brosnan, G. K. Breeden, J. J. Vargas, and G. R. Armel. 2014.
ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, [CD ROM].
Remediation of indaziflam treated turf areas prior to overseeding with perennial ryegrass.
Gannon, T. W., J. T. Brosnan, and M. Jeffries. 2014.
Proc. Weed Sci. Soc. America, In press.


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DNA is the molecule storing the genetic code of all living organisms on earth. Its double helical structure as well as the complementary interactions between nucleobases gives to the molecule a setable double stranded structure that is controlled by the sequence of the single strands. The various genome projects lead the biotech industry to the developement of high efficiency sequencer and synthetizers, hence the cost of the materials have been greatly reduced. As a result DNA is becoming (...) > read more
Une nouvelle technologie de récupération de l'énergie ambiante pour alimenter les objets connectés Le module thermoélectrique innovant Modulo, mis au point par l'Institut Néel du CNRS, récupère l'énergie thermique ambiante présente à petite échelle dans l'environnement et la convertit en tension électrique pour alimenter les objets connectés. La lettre de l'innovation du CNRS, reprise dans un article du Monde (supplément Science et Medecine) revient sur ce développement soutenu par le CNRS en 2016 et par la (...) > read more
Graphene monolayers have shown unique feature for neural interfaces by providing direct and highly adhesive contacts to neurons. Being crucial for extracellular detection of neural spikes, the tunable affinity of graphene with neurons appears also useful for achieving long lasting designable neuronal circuits. Veliev, F., Briançon-Marjollet, A., Bouchiat, V., & Delacour, C. (2016). Impact of crystalline quality on neuronal affinity of pristine graphene. Biomaterials, 86, 33-41. (...) > read more
In addition to the control of neural network topology, we develop ultra-sensitive nano-sensors and their instrumentation to follow spikes propagation along the cells and their networks. Because nanoscale field effect transistors are able to overcome size limitation of conventional capacitive sensors (conventional commercial micro-electrodes), we are integrating silicon nanowires and graphene based FET arrays for multisite recording and stimulation of designable neurons networks. Such highly (...) > read more
To enhance the throughput and the efficiency of achieving functional neural networks with controlled architecture and axonal polarity, we have integrated micro-magnets (compatible with silicon technology) and combined them with neuro-adhesive micro-patterns, in collaboration with N. Dempsey and F. Dumas-Bouchiat from the MNM group. Neuron trapped on (2 µm wide) micromagnet. Delacour, C., Bugnicourt, G., Dempsey, N. M., Dumas-Bouchiat, F., & Villard, C. (2014). Combined magnetic and (...) > read more
The scientific research themes of the group focused on two major axes that intersect thermal and condensed matter physics with cell biology, based on our expertises in ultrasensitive instrumentation and nanotechnology.


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Dear Friends,
We'd like to introduce you to the newest entrant of our Sync Family:
Sync For Harmony
The name "Sync For Harmony" has two meanings. First, it reflects its origin from H.U.G.S*: *Hourly.Universal.Global Sync. Second, it reflects their role as a multi-regional, multi-faith group which provides support to United Religions Initiative (URI) as one of their Cooperation Circles, in striving to "create cultures of peace and healing for the Earth and all living beings" and to "to protect and preserve the Earth for both present and future generations".Sync for Harmony is inviting people to join the groups. To Sign Up please contact through the website. They will be sending in a group application which will include your name, address, e-mail and phone as optional, as part of a cooperation circle in honor of URI's initiative.
The Sync for Harmony initiative acts from natural meditation practices which are synced, showing how to perform group-UTC timed daily good intentions for Gaia: our Mother Earth and all sentient and insentient beings.
We feel the Sync for Harmony is a reflection of Swami Shraddhananda 'Eli's One Light Many Windows, and are delighted at this flow of sync.
We are watching in delight and reporting wherever Gaia consciousness is awakening. Please share this message with all. Gaia is calling.


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WWE SmackDown Live Women's Champion Becky Lynch was a guest on Ariel Halwani's MMA Show. Among many other things, Lynch talked about her recent injury sustained on WWE Monday Night RAW and having no recollection of the events stemming from SmackDown's invasion of RAW. Also, Lynch talked about how she got the moniker of 'The Man'.
On the subject of Lynch's recent injury, 'Straight Fire' said she broke her nose and sustained a concussion when she was punched by RAW Superstar Nia Jax. Lynch indicated that she blacked out following the punch.
"I got a severe concussion and I broke my nose, so I was in [the] hospital that night after the event, so I completely blacked out after I got hit, right? But I rolled to the ropes and got back up again. I guess my autopilot kicked in and I smashed half of RAW including Runny Ronnie." Lynch added, "so it turns out that my autopilot is a badass too."
According to Lynch, she has no recollection of what happened on RAW post punch. While Lynch could have been mad about the errant punch of Jax, Lynch suggested that the punch made the potential match versus WWE Monday Night RAW Women's Champion Ronda Rousey even bigger and hinted at facing 'The Rowdy One' at WrestleMania. 'The Man' divulged that main eventing WrestleMania is now her goal.
"Completely out of it, I was completely out on my feet," Lynch recalled. "Well, hopefully, it will lead to bigger and better things. I think now the fight that people want to see is me versus Ronnie. They do want to see it on a bigger stage and I think WrestleMania is a pretty damn big stage. That's my goal. That's all I can think about. That's all I want. I'm living it right now. That's what I wake up thinking about. That's what I go to bed thinking about. If I had a vision board, that would be on my vision board. But I think the possibility is right there, right? And for no other reason than it is the fight that people most care about seeing, right? So it doesn't matter what the gender is or if it's for [WWE] Evolution and it's the one that people care about the most, and so it should be the main event."
When Helwani asked Lynch how she got the nickname of 'The Man', she revealed that Paul O'Brien came up with it while the two were bantering.
"'The Man', so I throw a lot of stuff around. I have a friend back home and we throw a lot of stuff around and we often talk about mindset, right? And about confidence and about being 'The Man'. So my friend, Paul O'Brien, and I, we would always talk back and forth. He would say, 'The Man', and I would say, 'I am 'The Man,'' so I started to believe that I am 'The Man' and so I started to throw that out there." Lynch boasted, "now everybody knows I'm 'The Man'."
In response to Rousey saying that 'The Man' nickname is counterproductive to the female cause, Lynch averred that being 'The Man' is not about gender, but rather it means that Lynch is at the top of the pro wrestling world.
"That's such a small-minded thing because I'm not talking about gender." Rousey explained, "I'm not saying, 'I am a man.' I am saying, 'I am 'The Man''. 'The Man' has been used as a moniker meaning the top dog in our business. And if [Rousey] knew anything about our business, she might know that, right? So it's what Ric Flair called himself. 'To be 'The Man', you have to beat 'The Man'. There is nobody else who is on top of the totem pole like I am right now. So therefore, I am 'The Man' and being 'The Man' is all about believing in yourself. It's about believing in yourself more than other people believe in you."
Check out the MMA Show here. If you use any of the quotes from this article, please credit Ariel Helwani's MMA Show with an H/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
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Review by Jemo Posted on March 29, 2017The "zip strips" could be longer. If you have a bike with thick gussets they are barely long enough. When you take them out of their holders you have to keep track of them or you are out of luck. Putting the bike on around the holders is also tricky. Not so good for a slanted down tube...read more bike although I have made some modifications that suffice. Not real fast way to mount them. Perhaps I should have bought one of the racks that holds the bike flat on the wheels. This is compact when you don't want something to big on the back of the car. It folds back nicely. It is so heavy I figured out that if I put the rack into it's slanted position then I could "load it in" to the hitch receiver kind of like an cannon shell. I guess I got too excited about the bottle openers on the end which are indeed convenient and unique. At least it's solid and looks good. JT
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An introduction to finance. This introduces the idea of the financial system and briefly explains why finance is important.Edit Remove Move
Role and importance of finance through the eyes of the BBC
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amazing stats: " "Of those divorces, nearly 80% cited financial problems as the leading cause of the marital demise," (Carr, 2003, p.10)."

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New Jersey Statutes, Title: 33, INTOXICATING LIQUORS
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Section: 33:1-12a: Posting of notice required.
1. A person who holds a Class C license, except a plenary retail transit license, or a club license shall ensure that a warning notice prepared by the Department of Health and Senior Services is posted prominently in any service area as well as on a wall, towel dispenser or other appropriate location in any public rest room for women patrons on the licensed premises. The notice shall warn patrons that alcohol consumption during pregnancy has been determined to be harmful to the fetus and can cause birth defects, low birth weight and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which is one of the leading causes of intellectual disabilities.
L.1993, c.43, s.1; amended 2010, c.50, s.61.
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Everyone knows athletes are some of the most irresistible men of the face of the earth.
Between the fame, the money, the talent and the smoking hot bods, these guys have a lot going for them.
But you know what's even hotter than an athlete who loves showing off his seriously sexy six pack?
A player who's not afraid to flex his furry BFF!
Yep, when it comes to making the ladies drool more than man's best friend, there is no greater combination than a good looking athlete with an adorable dog.
So in order to give you your daily dose of athletic eye candy, we set out to find a bunch of sports studs who love hanging out with their precious pups after a long day on the field.
Take a look at the pictures below see a bunch of smoking hot athletes and their precious pups.