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The platform received an overall score of 92 per cent across online business management, which includes features like advice services fees, mobile platform, client portal and account opening.
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The platform was also ranked number one on cybersecurity as part of the integration category.
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Nicole Kidman attended the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival last week in a beaded Dior gown and this weekend the couture house unveiled its Cruise 2014 collection in Monte Carlo.
Combining classic touches reminiscent of Dior's early years with the contemporary sports-luxe trend, the new Cruise collection highlights the new energy Raf Simons has brought to the famous label.
Dior's signature lace detailing featured heavily in each piece, while metallics, panelling, colour blocking and sporty touches added a new edge.
Summer colours of cobalt blue, neon orange and acid yellow were teamed with sheer lace fabrics and simple black pieces for an alternative take on the Dior look.
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Harmonic Divergence is the twenty-first issue of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight comic book series. Written by Jane Espenson and illustrated by Georges Jeanty, it was originally published on January 7, 2009 by Dark Horse Comics. Joss Whedon is the executive producer.
Television writer Jane Espenson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestar Galactica) returns to Buffy the Vampire Slayer in Season Eight. Espenson is the first of five acclaimed writers that tackle this groundbreaking story arc — where Buffy fans are introduced to a new world where vampires are in and Slayers are out. Cue Harmony, the bubblegum cheerleader from Sunnydale High whose ambitions include blood sucking and stardom.[1]
Harmony tries to work her way into a hot spot night club; after being turned down, she bumps into Andy Dick, who is taken in by her looks. He pulls her into a alley, where they are pursued by paparazzi cameras that catching Harmony feed from Andy. Later, Harmony, in her apartment looking at the photo on her computer, narrates about how it got her famous. The photo was released in tabloids which caused a world-wide stir of interest in vampires. Harmony uses this pop culture buzz to land her own reality TV show with MTV, much to the Scoobies' shock.
Elsewhere in the city, underneath a billboard ad for the Harmony Bites reality show, a Potential Slayer, Soledad, is trying to negotiate her way out of a street gang when she is jumped by the other members. She is suddenly imbued with the Slayer powers, and turns the tide of the brawl to her favor. Soledad leaves the gang to walk through the city, until she watches in shop window the television Slayer Organization commercial for girls who have been recently imbued but have no where to turn. Rather than call the number as advertised, she figures that she would rather be discovered. To her surprise, she is approached by Andrew himself. After talking to Buffy on the phone, the Slayer figures that joining Buffy and the other girls would just be joining another gang.
The Slayer decides to have her gang tattoo covered up. While she is in the parlor, Harmony and Clem show up with the reality show in tow. Soledad approaches the crew about getting on to the show, and they tell her that they will be shooting a party scene later that night and she is welcomed to come. At the party, the Slayer shows up, has her stake removed by security, and waits until Harmony makes her big scene arrival. Soledad then improvises by breaking a clapboard, and uses the wooden shard to attack Harmony. Her attack is thwarted by the vampires throwing her dog at the Slayer; she Slayer recovers but not before Harmony grabs hold of the clapboard shard, impaling Soledad on live television.
Worldwide watchers are shocked and enthralled, propelling the reality show to number two. Harmony's publicists feed news organizations information that the Slayers are really villains, even worse than Nazis. As Anderson Cooper carries on a interview with Harmony, Buffy fear the world believes it.
- Harmony has the vampire exposed to the general public, beginning the social-cultural phenomenon known as the vampire craze, allowing her to then become the leader of Reform Vampirism.
- Soledad watches the commercial for the Slayer Organization, as the unnamed underground decoy also had (The Chain).
- Willow mentions once again her attraction to Tina Fey, as she first had in issue Anywhere but Here.
- Harmony gives her first televised interview, which she'll give again in Harmony Comes to the Nation and Swell.
- Becoming a reality star celebrity with her own show, Harmony will then participate of Dancing with the Stars (Last Gleaming, Part Five) and Britain's Got Talent (In Perfect Harmony).
- Clement
- Anderson Cooper
- Andy Dick
- Alexander Harris
- Harmony Kendall
- Willow Rosenberg
- Soledad
- Buffy Summers
- Dawn Summers
- Violet (Only in television)
- Andrew Wells
Organizations and titlesEdit
- United States
- Los Angeles
- Creative Artists Agency building
- Do You Ink I'm Sexy
- Elite
- Santa Monica
- MTV building
- Los Angeles
- Scotland
Weapons and objectsEdit
Death countEdit
- Soledad, impaled and drained by Harmony Kendall.
Behind the scenesEdit
- This issue follows the trend of entitled episodes after Harmony: "Disharmony", "Harm's Way". This will continue with the comic stories "Harmony Bites", "Harmony Comes to the Nation", In Perfect Harmony, and Day Off (or Harmony in My Head).
- The gang's name "Las Cuchillas" is Spanish for "The Knifes".
- Among the panel of tattoos at Do You Ink I'm Sexy, there were some Buffyverse references: Faith's arm tattoo, a "5x5" in reference to her catchphrase, a B from Buffy the Vampire Slayer logo, and Angel's back tattoo.
- Unnamed in the story, editor Scott Allie revealed the Slayer's name as "Soledad" later in an interview, commenting: "Jeez, did we never address her by name in the comic? Sloppy, sorry."[2]
- Andy Dick and Anderson Cooper are two of the few real life celebrities to be inserted into the Buffyverse. Other than the numerous musical acts during the series, some examples of these characters are Aimee Mann and Stephen Colbert.
- Writer Jane Espenson has explained choosing the journalist to question Slayers: "I actually picked Anderson Cooper because he is believable. He is credible, and if you hear Anderson Coooper saying, "What is this shadowy organization?" it's not Rush Limbaugh saying it. Anderson Cooper is someone we tend to think of as credible and reasonable. So I picked him as a sign of reasonability, not of gullibility. I want us to say, 'Oh, smart people are saying, 'What's up with these Slayers?'' So Anderson, you can take it as a compliment."[3]
- Harmonic Divergence was the tenth best selling comic issue in its publishing month, with 69,980 sales in January 2009 at comic specialty stores.[4]
Pop culture referencesEdit
- A paparazzo mentions actress Lindsey Lohan's mother, in reference to television personality Dina Lohan.
- Harmony mentions celebrity news website TMZ and television entertainment show Entertainment Tonight.
- Harmony goes to the Creative Artists Agency building.
- Harmony visits MTV's building.
- Willow compares Harmony with actress Tina Fey.
- One of the televisions has the fictional creature from Alien franchise.
- Some recognizable designs at the tattoo parlor had the logos of: fictional superhero team Fantastic Four, fictional character Punisher, fictional organization B.P.R.D., and the musician Prince.
- Willow mentions website Variety magazine's website.
- American Idol is mentioned as the most watched television program.
- Andrew wears a Spice World shirt.
International titlesEdit
- French: Harmonique Divergente (Harmonic Divergence)
- German: Disharmonische Harmonie (Disharmonic Harmony)
- Italian: Armoniche Divergenze (Harmonic Divergences)
- Russian: Гармоническое отклонение (Harmonic Divergence)
- Turkey: Avcılar ve Av, Kısım Bir (Hunters and Hunting, Part One)
Cover artworkEdit
- ↑ "Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 #21: Harmonic Divergence". Dark Horse Comics.
- ↑ Scott Allie Q&A for #21 - January '09. SlayAlive Forum, January 07, 2009. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ↑ Matt Brady, "Jane Espenson: Buffy, Harmony and… Anderson Cooper?". Newsarama, January 09, 2009.
- ↑ "Top 300 Comics Actual--January 2009" ICv2, February 16, 2009. Retrieved February 25, 2018.


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From the Word of the Day
"Then the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery and made her stand in the middle. They said to Him, 'Teacher, this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. Now in the law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?' They said this to test Him, so that they could have some charge to bring against Him."
(John 8: 3-6)
Those who read this Gospel passage and go beyond its familiarity are always newly amazed. This is a very powerful scene. The woman is shamed by men who have dragged her before Jesus, the Teacher while He was teaching the crowd. They are the scribes and Pharisees, people who cannot stand the fascination He exercises over the crowds, a fascination that is coupled with the revelation of God's infinite tenderness and mercy for every person, whether just or a sinner.
We seem to be able to see the sinister gaze of these men who care nothing for this sinner because their only aim is to catch Jesus in a contradiction. Jesus, in fact, was never against the Law of Moses, but neither had He closed His heart in coldness and condemnation of those who had fallen into sin. The scribes and Pharisees only want to test Him, to put Him in an uncomfortable position, in difficulty so that they could openly condemn Him before all the people.
We are well acquainted with what happens next in all its marvelous beauty that touches our mind, heart, and entire being. However, we will pause here to reflect on how envy and jealousy bring us onto evil paths. How hard the heart can become toward those who are the object of praise because they succeed better in various ways, whether at work or in the arts or even in the apostolate. The question addressed to Jesus is insidious, "So what do you say?" Here erupts all the perfidy of those who, stone by stone, built the tomb where Jesus was laid.
In my pause for silent contemplation, I will ask Jesus to help me discern what lies in my depths. Do I envy others, seek to accuse them, to diminish them because they are better than I or succeed more? I will beg Jesus to remove these feelings from me.
Lord, help me to be clear about what moves me to assume certain attitudes in my rapport with others. Let me not be overcome by feelings polluted by my ego.
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Madison Bumgarner was named the World Series Most Valuable Player and deservedly so. Unfortunately for everybody involved, the trophy presentation turned into 60 seconds of painfully awkward television as a Chevrolet spokesman fumbled through his presentation.
Each year, the winner of the MVP trophy is also presented with a vehicle. It is a nice prize for the player, but it is also a way for Major League Baseball to generate a little extra revenue by partnering with Chevrolet.
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... couldn't find anything wrong... apart from the float chamber end plate being terribly warped. So that will need replacing. The original gasket just couldn't keep the4 fuel in, so I cut one out of two layers from a cereal cardboard box! The extra thickness worked. But it did nothing for the fuel spraying out of the tickler valve! But a clout with a hammer did. Only a gentle clout, though. Perhaps if I renew the float, the float valve assembly and the tickler spring... oh, yes, and the end cover and gasket.. I might get somewhere...! Or maybe it's time to find another Little Willie, do you think?
I spoke too soon!
Had a nice ride yesterday afternoon, and Little Willie seemed to go really well. Until we returned home again. Then, as I left the D7 ticking over - quite evenly, as it happens - I went to unlock the workshop, and rode the bike up the wooden ramp and inside. Even before I could hit the 'kill' switch (an earthing switch direct to the insulated coil/points/comdenser pillar) the engine just spulttered and died, accompanied by a strong smell of petroil! When I look down there was a yellow fountain spraying from the tickler button! I was amazed at how quickly it was pouring out! So, the carb is acting up - yet again! Taking it out, I stripped the carb down and looking in the float chamber. No sign of any muck! So why was the float needle sticking? Surely it's not to do with the ethanol they're putting in petrol, is it? Or is it the plastic float? Something I have yet to check. Any other ideas, anyone? I just seem to be having lots of problems this year, don't I?
We went for another run together and, apart from seeming a bit sluggish (like me, retarded, no doubt!), Little Willie ran very well and didn't cut out once! So, maybe it was the coil after all. We shall see. The only problem around here is, now we've had a day or two of bright sunshine (and heavy downpours!) the Highways people have decided to start resurfacing the roads and there are chippings everywhere! Now, two wheels and loose chippings really don't go, do they? Extra care is needed! Besides some motorists don't bother with the 20mph speed restrictions and throw up chippings everywhere.
"I most certainly don't want my paintwork chipped!" says Little Willie. "So I'm staying put until the roads have been hoovered!"
Little Willie has a run
This afternoon I went out on Little Willie. Not too far at first as the Bantam is still a bit reluctant to run smoothly - hesitating and not responding too well to the throttle. Also she seems to be putting out more smoke than usual, but perhaps that's my fault as I may have misjudged the amount of oil I put in the last gallon of petrol.
We had a pleasant ride, nevertheless, and as I was passing a house, fairly near where I live, I saw a man working on an old Vespa, so I stopped to take a look (being rather nosy!). He turned out to be Steve - someone Hughie know quite well - and we had a pleasant chat about scooters, Bantams and other old bikes.
In the meantime, Little Willie waited patiently and, when the time came, started first kick. But as soon as I got on the seat, she died on me again, although, to be fair, started and ran (after a fashion) with the next kick.
Then I went to see Hughie. Not on the Bantam, though! And he thinks it's still a carburation problem and says he'll blow it out on his airline in the garage. I think I'll take him up on that, as I want Little Willie to perform the way she did before I ran the tank dry.....!
Engine rebuild continues...
Just to let you guys know I've added some more to the Bantam engine rebuild. Now, the oil seals have been inserted - showing the RIGHT way and not the WRONG way as opposite!
Later today I should be able to make a start on rebuilding the gearbox, so I'll be adding that as well.
This afternoon, though, if it stays fine, I really should be cutting the lawn, although I fancy getting my Little Willie out and having a ride....! So, if there are any young ladies out there who would like to join me.......
Boy Albie
I've been the proud owner of a 1965 BSA Bantam D7 since 1991, affectionately known as Little Willie (Wilhelmina) and love to take her out for a ride so that others can see her.
May 2016


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A Chinese proverb says: "I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do, and I understand".
Current research shows that the early years are among the most vital in human development. To most effectively educate and train early childhood teachers and caregivers, theory and practice must combine. Excellent classroom learning will be enriched with real life application. In this way, SUNY Orange graduates will be prepared to best serve and nurture the youngest members of our society.
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Is Social Media an Effective Channel for Material Handling?
If you're searching for new channels on which to sell your material handling company's products or services, you might be wondering if social media is worth pursuing. Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms have become increasingly popular in recent years. Most, however, are targeted at consumer use, not business use. This doesn't necessarily mean that social media is an ineffective sales channel for industrial plant automation companies, however.
LinkedIn is the Preferred Channel for Material Handling Companies
According to a report by LinkedIn, 94% of material handling companies use LinkedIn to share content with their target audience. Based on these numbers, LinkedIn is the most popular channel for industrial content marketing. Of course, LinkedIn differs from other social media networks by focusing on businesses and professionals. As a result, it's particularly effective for material handling marketing and sales activities.
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A separate report found that the average B2B company has a half-dozen social media profiles on average. In addition to LinkedIn, many B2B companies have a digital presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Each profile signals a new opportunity for a B2B company to connect with its audience, thereby driving leads and sales.
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When speaking about LinkedIn, 49% of all material handling buyers use the social media platform to research vendors. They'll specifically check out companies' profiles on LinkedIn, using this information to determine if a company is right for their business's needs. If you haven't completed a company profile page with product and services pages on your company's forklift, controllers, or engineering services, get it done…now.
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Library Publishing Curriculum Pilot Workshops at the Library Publishing Forum
The Developing A Curriculum to Advance Library-Based Publishing project will host a pair of in-person workshops based on the first two curriculum modules released this spring, Content and Impact. Both will take place on Thursday, May 24 (the day after the Library Publishing Forum) at the University of Minnesota. Each workshop is limited to 20 participants, to be selected through a brief application […]read more →
Let Canada Be First to Turn an Open Access Research Policy Into a Legal Right to Know
Canada's three federal research funding agencies – the Canadian Institutes of Health ($1 billion annual budget in 2016-17), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada ($1.1 billion), the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada ($380 million) – instituted an intellectual property law exception in 2014. It effects the publication of research […]read more →
OJS 3 Editorial Workflow Course Now Available
Our second PKP School course — on the OJS 3 editorial workflow — is now available! This course compliments Setting Up a Journal with OJS 3, released late last year, which covered the basic setup steps to get up and running. Like all PKP School courses, this one is also offered completely free of charge, […]read more →
PKP Supports the Library Publishing Coalition
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1. Disciple-making vs. Being Discipled
The focus of Northview will not be merely personal growth but reproducing our lives in others. Our ministries reflect the Great Commission balance of Winning, Building, Equipping, Sending.
2. Participatory Worship vs. Passive Worship
Every member of Northview will be a choir member, and the worship time will be designed to facilitate intimacy with God for each worshipper. We're striving for life-changing, inspiring, God-honoring worship.
3. Church Scattered Evangelism vs. Church Gathered Evangelism
We believe the most effective evangelism takes place Monday through Saturday in the community, at the work-place, and in the family.
4. Seeker Sensitive vs. Seeker Driven
Our worship service will be primarily geared toward the spiritual feeding of believers. Yet, at the same time we will always strive to be sensitive to any seekers who may be in attendance. We will do this by communicating why and what we are doing in our services and by sharing the simple, powerful Gospel message at every opportunity.
5. Cheerleading vs. Permission Giving
At Northview, the leadership's role will be to applaud and encourage member's ministry initiatives, not stifle them. Creativity and innovation will be championed, as well as prayerful evaluation of what works.
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At Northview, we're committed to loving one another in the context of small groups. We'll structure the church to facilitate and strengthen biblical relationships, breaking large groups into small groups whenever possible.
7. Time Sensitive vs. Time Intensive
The currency of the culture we live in has become time as much as money. At Northview, we will keep committee meetings to a minimum, strongly encourage members not to become over-committed, and teach believers how to prayerfully schedule their time for a balanced spirit-led life.
8. Spirit Conscious vs. Numbers Conscious
At Northview, we'll discourage basing the success of a ministries solely on "how many showed up?" We are much more concerned with how the Holy Spirit moved during a certain activity and whether Jesus Christ was glorified. Numerical measurements, however, are useful in determining if we are fulfilling the Great Commission.
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We believe in the "priesthood" of all believers (1 Peter 2:9), that each believer has at least one spiritual gift to use for the good of the body (1 Peter 4:10) and that the primary role of the Pastor is to equip the saints to do the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12). We also trust God to raise up gifted workers for the ministries He is calling us to, rather than just plugging holes with any available warm bodies!
10. A Unique Mission from God vs. Everything to Everybody
At Northview, we understand that we can't possibly please everyone who walks through our doors. For some people, our style of church just won't be a match. We understand this, and we also understand the futility of trying to constantly change to please everyone. We believe God has called us to a specific ministry to reach specific people. When we are not a match for someone, we will cheerfully direct them to another Christ-centered local church where they can minister and be ministered to.
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The Taste of Russian Summers
In this week's report from the Humanities Research Seminar on the theme of "food," Professor Christine Ruane shares her own experiment in recreating an eighteenth-century Russian treat.
Russian food has evolved by incorporating influences from other culinary traditions, especially French cuisine. Tired of having Europeans dismiss Russians as uncouth barbarians, in the early 1700s Tsar Peter the Great decided that he would "Europeanize" himself and his subjects. One way to do that was for Russians to eat European food. Since French cuisine had become the gold standard for European fine dining, elite Russians embraced it to demonstrate their culinary sophistication. This embrace of French cuisine did not mean that Russians merely imitated their French counterparts. Cooks in Russia adapted these French recipes and cooking techniques to Russian conditions. Most Russian cookbook authors will identify these Franco-Russian dishes, or sometimes the names themselves reveal their dual citizenship.[1]
There is at least one exception to this instance of cultural transmission and adaptation. In researching Russian usage of fruits and vegetables, I kept running across a dessert called pastilles (French) or pastila (Russian). Initially, I assumed that the Russian candy was the result of French influence, but in exploring the etymology of the Russian name, I discovered a more interesting story. According to the most comprehensive nineteenth-century Russian etymological dictionary, pastila comes from the verb postilat'/postlat' which means to spread or lay out.[2] The original name of the candy was postila which clearly indicates its derivation from the verb. The first mention of the dessert (postila) can be found in a sixteenth-century household management book called the Domostroi.[3] It was only at the beginning of the twentieth century that the Russian spelling was modified to pastila.[4] Why the name changed is not explained in the sources, but it is translated into English as pastilles. Whatever the confusion over the name, the dessert is an example of old Russian cuisine. Along with jams, preserves, and juices, making postila served as another way to preserve freshly harvested fruits.
So what then is this Russian dessert? The Russian culinary historian Pokhlebkin argues that the medieval postila would have been made from pureed apples, honey, and beaten egg whites. Once thoroughly mixed, women would bake these sweets in the enormous clay stoves that were customary in Russian homes.[5] Inevitably, the traditional ways of making postila changed as a result of Europeanization and industrialization. Sugar replaced honey as the sweetener, and Russian stoves were replaced with smaller metal ones. Pokhlebkin remarks that the drying process with newer ovens became too cumbersome for women to make postila in their homes.[6] (Indeed in my attempt to make the modern version of pastila (Figure 1), I found the long baking time of six hours challenging to work into my rather hectic schedule.)[7] To supply Russians with postila, some nineteenth-century Russian entrepreneurs began the industrial production of the sweets.[8] The provincial towns of Kolomna and Rzhev became the centers of postila/pastila production in large part because they used the much-loved Russian antonovka and titovka apples for their puree. Today, there is a pastila museum in Kolomna, celebrating the role of this sweet confection in Russian life.[9]
[1] See Darra Goldstein, A La Russe: A Cookbook of Russian Hospitality (New York: Random House, 1983).
[2] Vladimir Dal', Tolkovyi slovar' zhivogo Velikoruskogo iazyka (Moscow: Russkii iazyk, 1980): III: 344-345. This is a reprint of the 1882 edition.
[3] For the English translation, see The "Domostroi": Rules for Russian Households in the Time of Ivan the Terrible, ed. and trans. Carolyn Johnston Pouncy (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1994), 152.
[4] Vil'iam V. Pokhlebkin, "Kulinarnyi slovar'," Bol'shaia Kulinarnaia Kniga (Moscow: Eksmo, 2013), 899.
[5] Ibid. For more on Russian stoves, see Snejana Tempest, "Stovelore in Russian Folklife," Food in Russian History and Culture, eds. Musya Glants and Joyce Toomre (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1997): 1-14.
[6] Pokhlebkin, "Kulinarnyi slovar'," 899.
[7] Goldstein, "Apple Confections/Pastila," 292.
[8] Pokhlebkin, "Kulinarnyi slovar'," 899.
[9] See kolomnapastila.ru.


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Let's talk about texture. A new twist on statement style, the texture trend calls on softer, neutral tones to highlight its focal points: chunky weaves, sweater-like handfeel, natural fibers and hand-plaited trims. These rugs are super versatile, bringing an instant hygge quality to a bedroom (as if you needed another reason not to get out of bed on a Sunday), and adding homey warmth that pulls together a living room. Styling them is virtually effortless, as they fit right in with just about any aesthetic, from contemporary to transitional. It's no wonder we're all cozying up to these not-so-basic basics.
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How To Trace Any Calls And Unmask Blocked Numbers
It can be a bit annoying to get a call from an unknown number. I myself am the suspicious type. And every time I get a call from a blocked number, I think twice before answering. Most masked numbers might seem untraceable, but technology has evolved way more than you think.
When you think of tracing a call, you instantly get a flashback from a movie scene, where cops are trying to locate the caller. They do it by "triangularly targeting cell towers" to try to locate the location where the phone call is taking place. They always try to keep the call going so they can get enough time to trace its origin. It's not a fake kind of scenario, if we still live in the sixties. Since then, things have changed drastically.
How Can the Cops Trace a Call Instantly?
Back in the days, operators had to connect circuits manually, making it really difficult for the police to track any unknown call. That's how the plot of "getting the caller to stay on the phone" got its popularity. Nowadays, though, electronic switching systems govern how calls are made, making carriers aware of the location once the call has started.
There are still ways out there to mask one's number. However, it's much more difficult, if not impossible, to hide your call from your carrier or the authorities. If you think you're receiving too many calls from unknown numbers, you should contact your carrier to see if you can block all unknown numbers from reaching your device. They have a similar service that will block unknown text messages from spamming your phone. Your provider might have a different option to help you block phone calls as well.
Trace Any Caller Using TrueCaller
While it might seem that you have nothing to do when you receive a call from a masked number, there's plenty of apps out there to assist you. On top of all options, Truecaller is the most known and trusted application to help you identify your callers.
Once you download the app from Google Play Store, it'll synchronize with all the contacts you have on your phone. It's extremely safe, don't worry. It happens with all Truecaller users, gathering data from around the world. Once a call is made to you by an unknown number, the app searches its database to find a name and an address that match the number.
It works perfectly, and can make you avoid lots of unwanted calls. If you're the kind of person that doesn't usually respond to unknown numbers, Truecaller will make you identify the ones that actually matter. You should definitely give it a try; it's a really cool tool.
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More than 93% of Edmonton, Alberta's nearly 880,000 residents recycle, keeping 60% of waste out of the landfills. But that wasn't good enough for this city, which prides itself on its environmental efforts. So, in its efforts to find a way to divert even more of that waste and reduce CO2 emissions, the city worked with Enerkem and the provincial government (Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions) to create the world's first industrial-scale facility to produce biofuels from municipal solid waste. Inaugurated in June 2014, this facility will make it possible for the city to achieve a 90% conversion rate by 2016, by turning trash into methanol and ethanol. While other municipalities have been able to convert waste into power, to date there is no other industrial-scale facility that turns waste into biochemicals.
The Process
The Enerkem Alberta Biofuels facility uses a proprietary thermochemical process, but before the waste even gets to the biofuels facility, it goes through the city's separation process.
Trucks drop loads of garbage onto a tipping floor. From there it is separated in a series of manual and automated processes. The compostable material is separated from non-compostable, which becomes the "refuse-derived fuel" for biorefinery. This term refers to materials like soiled wood, paper, fabrics and basically anything else carbon-based that cannot be recycled are chopped up and turned into a kind of garbage fluff.
This refuse-derived fuel is what goes to the Enerkem biofuels facility where, in a four-stage process, it is turned into syngas.
One of the major characteristics that differentiates this process from other waste to fuel processes is that any waste that contains carbon is considered feedstock. That includes waste, woody biomass, treated wood, construction or demolition debris—even plastic. According to David Lynch, general manager of research and development at Enerkem, "As long as it has carbon and you can run it through the feed system and get it into the gasifier, you can run it."
The system is most efficient when moisture is less than 20% and there is a certain minimum amount of carbon in the mixture. To ensure there is always the right blend of raw material, a feedstock storage facility is located at the refinery. It has seven bays containing various types of feedstock such as construction and demolition waste, plastic bags and packaging that couldn't be recycled, and some household waste.
Metals are separated from the waste in advance through the city's system, where wet organics that can be composted are also removed. "But you'd be surprised at how much metal gets through," said Lynch. "In the first stage at our plant, before gasification, the shredded material, the fluff, goes through two processes. The first is a magnet that grabs the ferrous metal, and the second is an eddy current system to get rid of the non-ferrous metal. But there will always be something getting by and our system is designed to handle whatever comes in. None of these pre-sorting techniques are 100%."
In the second stage, the fuel is conveyed directly into the gasifier, which is a high-temperature, low-oxygen chamber where the energy within the fluff itself is used. There the hydrocarbons in the fluff are cracked to make the syngas. Steam and some oxygen are added to bring the temperatures to optimum efficiency. According to Lynch, whether it's plastic or wood or another hydrocarbon fuel, the system breaks it down to a consistent syngas.
"We use a SCADA system," said Lynch. "Everything is controlled and automated with a PLC. Most of the valve operations are automated. We use all kinds of actuators and valves of all types. Solenoids to control the regulators, pressure-relief valves, check valves, quarter-turn ball, pressure control, gate valves and basically every other kind of valve used in any normal refinery."
"We also cover the gamut of materials for our valves," said Lynch. "We select the materials specifically for the application within the system. Some are more resistant to abrasion, some more resistant to the water process."
In the third stage, the syngas goes through a robust gas conditioning system that will remove any kind of particulates or other gases before the final step in the process.
The catalytic portion is the fourth stage of the process. Enerkem uses traditional catalytics to convert the syngas into chemical intermediates, and the first in Enerkem's modular process is methanol catalyst "If you want to make methanol," said Lynch, "That's all you really have to do. The end result is standard chemical-grade methanol." Lynch said the company is taking a phased approached to production, so a module converting the biomethanol into advanced ethanol will be added by the end of 2015.
More Modules
"Actually, the majority of construction of this plant was modular," said Lynch. "It was built mostly off-site and shipped to the site in modules. Now when the new module is brought in, we can just hook it up to build the overall system. This maximizes our options in any one locale."
As an aside, Lynch noted that the company is looking at similar processes to build modular units that can then be shipped to remote communities so that they can use local available biomass and/or waste to produce power and reduce landfills.
The whole system is powered through municipal utilities at this time, but Lynch said that they are looking eventually at considering power generated from the landfill and anaerobic digestion. "But this process doesn't use that much electricity," said Lynch. "There's some to compress the gas and to run the pumps, and we are using heat integration within the process to reduce energy costs, but it is not energy intensive."
When asked if there were any challenges that valve manufacturers could help Enerkem address, Lynch said, "Valve performance is a critical aspect of this process. We had some challenges earlier on, when we built the pilot plant in Quebec in 2001 and then later the demo plant. But we found good suppliers that really know their business, and we were able to find the products that hold up to the duty cycles in this plant. We're really pleased with that."


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TK and Xavier are back for more retro Long Play gaming, and this time they are playing another classic game from the MegaDrive era, Streets of Rage 2!
In this episode, a trip through a baseball stadium triggers a conversation about lift sections, and what the name of the genre of the game is. All the culminates in a fight in an underground wrestling ring… A perfectly normal day. Will they make it all the way to Stage 8 and defeat Mr. X? Watch and see.
Music used in the intro:
Bare Knuckle Blitz, by WillRock – ocremix.org
Music used in the credits:
Fig Leaf Rag, by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com)


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Experience is always the best teacher. In buying products it is the same. You might find a soap you really like until you find out that comparatively, it doesn't fare as well as other products. Trying out new things, comparing products against one another is not only natural, it should be encouraged. The more you do this the greater the chance and odds of you settling on a product that is perfect for you.
The more you work on jobs and projects, you will unknowingly create a list of what you want in a trowel, and when you find what you want, you stick with it.
So how do you find the right trowel based on the personal list you have created out of your experiences? There are three things you need to research and test.
Test its quality
You may not be able to test the quality in-store. This is something you can only judge by experience or research. If you have bought a trowel of the same brand and it wasn't the best product, go online and double check if your trowel was a bad batch or not. Online reviews are tricky to navigate. Negative reviews will always help you find them online. However genuine positive reviews could just be a good marketing strategy. Sometimes it is best to sift the negative reviews and see if their issues are your issues are similar. If they are, most likely it's an issue of quality.
If you had no prior experience, then match word of mouth with online reviews. It is best to match the personal experience of someone you know with a Nela plastering trowel against that of a stranger.
Test its weight
What you can test in-store are the tactile qualities of the trowel. Take the Nela trowel in hand and feel its weight. Try making high and low sweeping motions to test how it feels in different positions. If it tugs at one point or feels unbalanced in a way, move on.
A comfortable trowel weight differs from person to person. So, it might not be an issue with the producer and more with the fact that you and the specific product just doesn't fit.
Test its grip
Since plastering is long work, having tools you are comfortable with is a must. With your Nela trowels and other plastering tools, try to see how well it fits into your hand. How does the grip feel? If the size is too small or if there are ridges you don't like, do not assume that it will not be an issue in the long run.
With this in mind, go and find the trowel that's best for you!
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Here are some tips to make your test day a little less stressful for you. Most of these are common sense, but there may be some you hadn't thought of before.
First and foremost, make sure you have the right location and date. It sounds like a no-brainer, but you'd be surprised at how easy it is to assume you know the day and place when in fact you do not.
Get plenty of sleep the night before and eat a good, nutritious breakfast—but not too much. And stay away from the sugar! Sure, it might give you some immediate energy, but it won't last through the whole test.
Speaking of food, bring a non-sugary snack to eat during one of the breaks. Also bring a water bottle.
Get to the test location early and allow extra time for traffic. If you are late, you will not be allowed to test.
Bring your school- or state-issued ID, your admission ticket, two No. 2 pencils (not mechanical), a good eraser, a scientific or graphing calculator, and a watch (not a phone or other electronic device such as an iWatch) to pace yourself. If you bring an electronic device, you will not be able to use it during the test, so it's important to bring an actual watch. Borrow one if need be from someone who actually wears a watch.
Please note: The tests are designed not to require a calculator, but you may take one if you wish. Only take a calculator with which you are familiar and comfortable. Do not buy a calculator just for the test. Some calculator models are prohibited. Be sure to check the official website to make certain that your calculator is acceptable before leaving for the test.
Leave all cell phones, mpg players, tablets, and other portable electronic devices at home. If you bring one, you will need to either turn it in or turn it off and not access it during the test. If you are discovered accessing an electronic device during the test, your test will be invalidated.
Use Sequoia Choice's correct school code when registering for the test: 030609. DO NOT use the code of the school where you take the test, nor should you use the home-schooling code.
Do the easy questions first and then go back to do the harder ones. Each question counts the same, so make sure you do not miss out on easy points if you run out of time.
Test Preparation
For the PSAT: Check out the College Board's online PSAT preparation info. If you look at the left side of the page and click on the links in the light-blue-shaded area, it will give you some helpful tips and study hints. They also have sections of a practice test for you.
For the PLAN: Go to the ACT's official PLAN website.
For the SAT: Check out the College Board's online SAT Preparation Center™.
For the ACT: Go to the online ACT Test Prep site.
Varsity Tutors also has free online test-preparation materials: Varsity Tutors Free Learning Tools.


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By Alex Murashko
Christian Post
In anticipation of a nationwide evangelism event this November to coincide with his 95th birthday, renowned preacher Billy Graham released a letter through his association this week in which he says that America needs a spiritual awakening more than ever before.
"If ever there was a time this country needed the intervention of God, it is now," writes Graham in the letter published on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website. "We can and should pray for America as a whole, but remember that when God sets out to change a nation, He begins by changing people. It starts with individuals."
Graham said that there are a lot of things that his health and strength no longer permit him to do, but that there are still many things he can do, "and one of them is pray." He writes that he is praying fervently for "a fresh spiritual awakening in America." The "My Hope America with Billy Graham" project that will culminate in November with a video/TV special will feature new footage of Graham giving an evangelistic message. BGEA encourages participants to reach out to people they already know and engage in meaningful conversation and connections as a catalyst for sharing the hope and love found in a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Printer's Devil Court
A Ghost Story
Språk: Engelska
Publiceringsår: 2014Låna mig!
"On a dark November evening at the turn of the century, three medical students make an unholy pact. For the young Hugh Meredith, it is the beginning of a nightmare that will pursue him to the grave - and perhaps beyond."
"Susan Hill is the queen of the traditional ghost story."


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08 Mar 2010
FanBridge Website
FanBridge, a provider of fan relationship management software for bands and musicians, has worked with Kickstart Concepts on a variety of projects. And it all started with a redesign of their logo and website.
After redesigning the identity, Kickstart Concepts designed a website that injected more personality into the FanBridge brand, appealed to the desired audience and focused heavily on increasing subscriptions.
Since the launch of the new site, FanBridge has seen an increase of over 20% in user sign-ups.


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"If where we are now and whatever we are going through does not motivate us to leave this world better than the way we met it, we are in this world for wrong reasons." ― Bamigboye Olurotimi
Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
You were born to impact the world you live in: specifically, your community, your church and your immediate family. What are you known for in those areas? What will people remember about you? Your God-designed light has purpose. Learn His plans (Jeremiah 29:11) for your life and your impact will be great.


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So you wanna fly to New York City this summer?
Whether you are cheapskate, or first class, there's a good fare for you
If you're planning a trip to New York City this summer, you are in luck, whether you are a first class or cheapskate flier.
Due to heavy competition on transcon routes from the Bay Area (and California) fares are at near rock bottom-- even during the busy "peak of the peak" summer travel season.
It's not just the seats at the back of the plane that are on sale. Even first class fares are within reach of many. And what better way to fly across the country than in a big first class seat?
Let's take a look at the options for four different types of fliers.
Cheapskates: Flying across the country in peak summer season is almost always a pain, so I highly recommend paying a little bit more for a better seat, more convenient flight and better service. However, I know that many readers can't always afford to do so, and are willing to grin and bear it at the back of the plane. For those flyers, there are the ultra-low-cost carriers or basic economy fares on the majors. The cheapest fares are usually on one-stop flights, red-eyes (overnight flights) or painfully early departures. Right now I'm looking at California-New York City roundtrip fares for mid-July flights in the $250-$300 range- quite a deal for peak summer season! Just remember that you are going to have to pay for extras like advance seat selection, checked or carry-on bags, meals, etc. You can find these fares on Google Flights or on low-fare carrier sites such as Spirit, Southwest and Frontier.
Low-fare fliers: Everyone likes a good deal, but not everyone is willing to put up with onerous restrictions most airlines force on cheapskates. Low-fare fliers loathe layovers and red eye flights. So if you want a nonstop flight to New York at a decent hour and do not want to put up with basic economy or a ultra low-cost carrier, you'll pay about $450 roundtrip for mid-July transcon trips. That's $100-$150 more than what you'll pay for the cheap seats, but will likely be worth it for the convenience and comfort it will provide. And it's still a good deal for peak summer season. You can find these fares on Google Flights, but be sure to filter out basic economy fares, or follow airline site recommendations to avoid "saver" or "basic economy" fares.
Related: Chris McGinnis goes to NYC, has plenty of recommendations
Upscale economy fliers: A lot of frequent fliers are in this category-- they can usually count on their loyalty status to get them into the roomiest economy class seats at exit rows or at the first few rows of the economy section. That usually works, but not always. However, these days, airlines are willing to take the money of non-elites who would like to reserve these "economy plus" or "medallion" seats with extra legroom, reserved overhead bin space and enough room to get some work done inflight. Right now on these special seats are going for about $550-$650 roundtrip on mid-July nonstops between California and New York. Delta is the only carrier with searchable "premium economy" fares on Google Flights-- on other carriers, you must opt for the upgrade during the booking process.
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Highfalutin first class fliers: First class is usually prohibitively expensive for most travelers, but this summer, first class fares are within financial reach of many. During peak summer season, a first class seat buys you early boarding, a nice big seat with room to spread out and get some work done, free food and drink, reserved overhead bin space, easy access on and off the plane and more. Most offer lie-flat beds. Right now, transcon first class seats between California and New York City are in the $900-$1,100 roundtrip range, depending on which airports you use. For example, fares are closer to $900 if flying out of San Jose versus $1,100 at SFO. If you are willing to make a stop, American Airlines will fly you across the country in first class for about $850. Find these fares on Google Flights.
Please note: We confirmed these transcon fares on Weds May 8, but remember that they are subject to change!
Have you been to NYC lately or will you fly this summer? What type of flier are you? Tell us about it in the comments.
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Step #7
Set-Up Lobby
Follow the steps to have iCare Software running in your Center. Please follow along through our 7 Steps to Success Video Tutorial. For additional guidance please download our "Getting Started Guide"
Set-Up Lobby
You can run iCare Lobby on any tablet, smart phone, desktop or laptop. Simply enter the following address in the browser: LOGIN TO LOBBY. Follow instructions given in the Lobby for opening and operating it.
Signature and Photo Capture
Using the Lobby signature capture feature, you may capture signatures of users who check-in/out using the Lobby or attendance page for audit trails. Picture Capture in iCare Lobby is an add-on feature developed to enhance the security of your childcare center. When parents or staff log in to the lobby, their picture is captured automatically.
Lobby Passwords
When parents register or when Admins register new parents, a Lobby password will be automatically generated. Ensure parents have their passwords and have instructions for lost passwords.


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Nothing screams family fun like nerf guns.
In our family nerf wars, there are plenty of laughs and squeals. Those darts can really sting, and I'm an easy target. Probably need to amp up my cardio.
Each week, we strive to have at least one family fun night, but oftentimes we have more than that. With media and technology trying to replace personal contact, my husband and I strive to set up boundaries and have dedicated family time. Children need to know they matter to us. We communicate their importance by having regular time together. Oftentimes our designated family fun night is Friday. Generally, it consists of pizza, games, and a movie. Our game of choice is typically Connect4. It might seem like a simple game but trust me, we have serious tournaments. After the blood, sweat, and tears shed during Connect4, we switch gears and eat pizza. We set up a table by the couch and watch a movie, while we eat. We look for a family movie that we can all enjoy. Oftentimes, we'll rent something online or find a release on Netflix. There's also another great Christian movies site called, Pure Flix. They offer a wide range of good family films too.
So what about you? What do your family fun nights look like? Do they consist of games, movies, or maybe even nerf guns?