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What's New in iOS 11.4.1
iOS 11 Animated Emoji
Apple is including Animoji in iOS 11, at which will use facial tracking and your voice to let you make a custom emoji that has a facial expression like you do.
This appeared in the iOS 11 GM leak over the weekend and we got a chance to see a monkey, robot, cat and dog emoji changing based on the user's facial expression.
This runs on iOS 11, but it is an iPhone 8 exclusive feature according to 9to5Mac. We expect that like the Apple Watch emoji we saw when it was first introduced that you will be able to send these to any iPhone on iOS 11, but only be able to make them on the new iPhone.
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I am getting a lots of queries personally, on my site or email, etc. regarding change of syllabus of CA Course.
Many people having different kinds of questions. like
1. When will be New Syllabus applicable. ?
2. I am having Nov 16 or May 17 attempt, will this new syllabus effect me ?
3. I am confused about changes as some people are saying it wl be part of Nov 16 attempt
4. Some teachers are already organising new batches of new sylabus, whether i shall join new syllabus course or not ?
well, following discussion will help you if you have any kind of confusions regarding new syllabus.
Let me clear you all, the first very most important thing is, THE NEW SCHEME IS NOT OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED BY ICAI, yes they are planning to launch it soon, but on this date it is not.
Secondly, whenever the new scheme will be launched, ICAI will launch it this way :
- a date will be provided, after which the NEW STUDENTS, please pay attention, new students who will register after such date, for them the new scheme will be mandatory to follow.
- for old students i.e. existing students on current date, will have an option to switch to new course if they want to or continue with their existing syllabus.
- this make very clear for next few attempts that those who are having next 2 or 3 attempts should not be worry about new course, it might be possible that you will be qualified CA until new scheme will be launched.
now for students who r going to take coaching, they are in a fix that what to do whether to go for old syllabus coaching or new one, for them i can recommend that u must not waste your current time you should pursue your coaching as per existing syllabus till date.
at last, let me assure you ICAI is much more aware about such situation that students are so confused about this new scheme, soon they will launch the dates from where this new scheme will be applicable for new students registering to CA Course.
i hope this discussion will help you to clear your confusions, if you have any further questions regarding this, you may write here-under.
Thanks for reading.
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Brie is a lifelong resident of the Whitehall area. She is currently attending Baker College. When not in the office, she enjoys playing sports, doing volunteer work and spending time with her family.


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Faculty at Smith School of Business to develop leading-edge tools for Canada's financial industry.
A financial services project at Smith School of Business' Scotiabank Centre for Customer Analytics (SCCA) has received a $900,000 grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)'s Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) Grant program. This funding has been matched by Scotiabank for a total $1.8 million.
The multi-phase project will look at several areas of technology in financial services, including large-scale customer behaviour analysis, risk evaluation, price and resource optimization, big data and online algorithms.
This funding will enable researchers to develop tools and models to ensure Canada's financial industry continues to be a technological leader, creating innovative products to help customers.
"This project is an incredible example of government, the private sector, and professors and students collaborating on important applied research in the financial industry," says Yuri Levin, Executive Director and Smith Chair of Analytics at Smith School of Business.
"We are pleased to enhance the important, customer-focused research coming out of Smith and the Scotiabank Centre for Customer Analytics," says Michael Zerbs, Chief Technology Officer at Scotiabank. "The collaboration between the students and professors at the Scotiabank Centre for Customer Analytics is helping Scotiabank to reshape and enhance the customer experience. These students are our future leaders and Scotiabank's goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary skills and resources they need to support their success."
Intended to foster mutually beneficial collaborations expected to result in industrial and economic benefits to Canada, CRD Grants give companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise, and educational resources available at Canadian postsecondary institutions.
"NSERC's Research Partnerships program supports strong R&D collaborations and dynamic interchange between academia and partners," says Marc Fortin, Vice-President, Research Partnerships, NSERC. "We are proud to support this collaboration that will help Canadian banks remain innovative and competitive by incorporating the best analytics practices in their operations. They will tackle various emerging issues in the banking industry which will provide many tangible and intangible benefits to Canada, like better customer satisfaction and better risk management."
The Scotiabank Centre for Customer Analytics opened at Smith in January 2016. Scotiabank pledged $2.2 million in support of the centre, with some of the funding tied to various NSERC research grant programs. The centre builds on Queen's research leadership in big data and advanced research computing.


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The East Valley Water District will break ground on its new water treatment plant, the Sterling Natural Resource Center, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the corner of North Del Rosa Drive and East Sixth Street in Highland.
The 14-acre plant is expected to recharge the area's groundwater basin with up to 10 million gallons of water daily and boost the region's water independence in the event of another drought.
The Sterling Natural Resource Center could open as early as 2021.
This summer, shortly after securing $126 million in state funding for the project, the East Valley Water District hired Balfour Beatty as project manager, Arcadis as design manager and engineer of record and Ruhnau Clarke Architects as architect.
The plant will be across from Indian Springs High.
Saturday's celebration will include family-friendly activities and information about the project.
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2019 Starboard 9'6″ x 36″ River Deluxe
Starboard injected 25 years of board building innovation into their 2019 inflatable board program. Their main focus was to build their boards stiffer, lighter, more stable, safer and way more durable. One feature, one of many unique to Starboard, is their Welding Technology.
Welding Technology: Heated and bonded for life. Glue is never forever. Mechanical bond = Strength and Durability. Starboard's new welding technique turns two into one – using heat to bond two separate pieces of PVC into a single solid unit. Heat-welded PVC creates a mechanical bond that's stronger, lasts longer – and is better for the environment.
Since the beginning inflatable boards have been glued together at the seam, so the boards only last as long as the glue. Over the last few years Starboard have worked with welding machine manufacturers to develop better machinery for seam welding. Then they helped train their selected OEM assembler to utilize this unique technology in Starboard's exclusive production lines, resulting in a long lasting mechanical bond.
- Innovative standing tray
- Welding Technology. Mechanical bond = strength and durability
- Wider and squarer nose to improve stability
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Cleanest Technology: The deck and bottom lamination process is free of glue and solvent using stricter rules in plasticizer. Packaging of the board is free of plastic.
Faster board inflation, with less effort: The benchmark V8 flow valve gets you to 15–18 PSI faster and with less effort.
- 6" Dropstitch with uni-directional connecting yarns increasing longitudinal stiffness
- High grade EVA deck pad has a 3mm crocodile skin thick diamond groove in the standing area and all the way to the rail of the board. 6mm diamond groove crocodile EVA deck pad on the tail
- Multiple EVA grab handles
- Neoprene paddle holder and carry strap on the tail
- Integrated d-ring in the valve area and bottom of the nose
- Center US fin box for the shallow water designed PH fin
- 4 side fin boxes will fit the standard removable white water fins or your favourite FCS fins in various combinations
- Forward cargo area with bungee straps
Starboard Re-Cover Deluxe Bag
- The Re-Cover bags have a RPET 450D outer fabric layer made from upcycled plastic bottles, in partnership with Waste2Wear. About 30-150 bottles are used to make each bag
- Twin roller wheels for easy transport
- Ergonomically shaped hiking straps and back support, which can be packed away in the strap free system
- Inside and outside compressions straps
- Reinforced diamond PVC for increased durability around the base
- Name tag window
- Strong, non corrosive zipper
- The lightweight, durable and innovative choice for serious travellers
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- Inflate your board with faster and easier continuous pumping cycle both in down and up actions
- With a switch, the double action pump can convert to single action for easy inflation up to 18PSI
- Allows effortless inflation due to the increased diameter of the intake and exhaust valves
- The ergonomically designed foot pad creates a stable, comfortable platform for sustained effort in getting your board up to 18PSI, in the shortest amount of time
- Length: 9'6″
- Width: 36″
- Tail width: 24″
- Thickness: 6″
- Volume: 334 liters
- Weight: 32 lbs board only
- Max payload: 230 lbs/105 kg
- Fin: PH River Fin Black US Box and four Black FCS compatible white water fins
- Warranty: 2 years
What's in the box? This board comes with Starboard's Re-Cover Deluxe SUP board Bag, fins, V8 Double Action High Pressure Pump, and a small repair kit.
Note: River range does not come with Starboard Lightweight Leash – white water paddling can be dangerous and requires the right kind of leash, know your area, know your limits.
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When it comes to having a great reputation for being friendly and well mannered, the Canadians have earned that nom de plume. Canadians are welcomed all over the world and have been known for both their own goodwill in their country, as well as when they visit other places worldwide. They are known as the peaceful nation that welcomes other cultures, so is welcomed in return.
Reasons why Canadians are good travelers
The majority of Canadians are comfortable in just about any atmosphere with people from all over the globe. Plus, they usually speak both English and French, which comes in handy in their trips and vacations. Here are just a few of the reasons why Canadians are such great traveling companions:
Canadians love all different kinds of beer or other spirits – Canadians are known for their ability to consume alcohol without becoming deadweight flat on their faces on the deck. That's because in Canada the percentage of alcohol in drinks is measured by volume, instead of weight like it is in other places. This allows them to be able to judge better how much they are drinking and so they are said to be able to handle it better.
Lots of airlines service Canada – Many of the well-known international and the local domestic brands of airlines has routes into and out of Canada. That makes it easy for Canadians to travel abroad or for foreigners to travel to Canada to visit the sites there. It is easy to get to large cities all over the world from the airports in Canada.
Most Canadians have a passport too, so it's easy to take a vacation where they like on a moment's notice. Canadians are also used to temperature ranges that can be either very hot or very cold, so they are at home in just about any sort of weather situation.
The Canadian dollar is strong – It's also not a bad time for Canadians to be out spending money since the Canadian dollar, which is called the loonie, is doing pretty well against other currency. It's gained more than 10 percent in the past year or so over currency such as the U.S. dollar, as well as doing even better against the British pound at a gain of nearly 25 percent and a gain of nearly 30 percent on the Euro. This makes it a fantastic time for Canadians to get out and about and see the world!
Canadians come from all over – Canadians come from all over the place ethnically, which makes them fit into many situations. It has one of the highest immigration rates all over the world. Most people there come from Europe, but there are also those with ancestry in Asia, and the Slavic countries.
People respect Canadians – People in countries all over Europe and elsewhere tend to respect Canadians. One reason is because Canadians made a lot of sacrifices in both WWI and WWII. Canadians are known more for their peaceful natures and therefore are welcome in many places. Canada's UN peacekeepers usually are also more respectful back regarding the cultures where they go worldwide. Even the terrorists prefer to attack someone else because it doesn't get them much publicity like it does to attack someone elsewhere.
Canadian travel trends
Canadians are also known for preferring certain types of travel to certain places, which make them somewhat different than American or Europeans travelers. For instance, Canadian travelers seem to take most of their long vacation in the wintertime, while many other travelers go for the long trips in the summertime. Therefore, Canadians are known to spend their vacation loonies more in the cold months of the year.
Canadians are also booking most of their travel destinations online now, like many other travelers, though nearly a third still prefers the traditional travel agents. They are also tending to go on cruises more than ever and it is considered to be one of the fastest growing venues. Canadians seem to like to travel mostly to the U.S., Mexico and Asia, but of course go to other places, too.
So, all in all, Canadian travelers should have an easy time when they decide to take their annual vacations since most people abroad are fond of Canada. Because of this fact, as long as Canadians continue to be polite, well-mannered and accepting of other country's cultures and peoples, this trend is likely something that will make Canadian travelers well-liked for years to come.
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Once again, the Eye of Trump has swung round to face my hometown, San Bernardino.
We had previously been consumed by its sulfurous orange glow following the tragic events of December 2, 2015, when we became mere trophies in our president's ever-expanding cabinet of terrorist curiosities, shelved next to the 9/11 attacks and the grievously underreported "Bowling Green Massacre." Our city's name was used as cheap cud for Trump to chew on whenever he needed to bolster his Islamophobic rhetoric, and was most recently regurgitated to justify his disastrous travel ban.
As lifelong residents of a city that has struggled to control the narrative surrounding its economic travails, many of us were disappointed that our president would focus on appropriating San Bernardino to fulfill his perversely xenophobic fantasies, instead of enacting impactful legislation aimed at uplifting and protecting cities like ours. But in an even more troubling turn of events, last Thursday Attorney General Jeff Sessions sent a letter to San Bernardino and three other cities in which he threatened to cut off federal crime prevention aid unless they helped jail suspected illegal immigrants.
Just for a moment, set aside the fact that the City of San Bernardino Police Department does not operate a single jail facility, meaning that we would be unable to comply with Sessions' directive even if we wanted to. Set aside the fact that San Bernardino does not even consider itself to be a sanctuary city. Set aside the fact that San Bernardino is home to a large immigrant community that lives under fear of being unjustly excised by this administration, and that this threat does nothing to diminish that fear.
This move, perhaps more than any other, illustrates just how far Trump and his cronies are willing to go to enforce their hardline agenda—even if it comes at the expense of individual lives.
Last year, San Bernardino experienced 62 homicides—our deadliest year in two decades. Among them was 9-year-old Travon Williams, who had been buying candy at a liquor store with his father when they were both shot and killed. By all accounts, they were innocent bystanders to a gang-related shooting who were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
These needless deaths, and countless others like them, are why programs like the National Public Safety Partnership, a Department of Justice initiative that aims to help hard-pressed cities combat violent crime, serve as valuable reassurances to communities like ours that the federal government has our back when it comes to stemming the tide of violence. But Trump's recent power play proves that his purported solidarity with beleaguered communities is purely a political and conditional one.
When the Obama administration invited San Bernardino to participate in the Public Safety Partnership (known back then as the Violence Reduction Network), it seemed to be conceding that above-average homicide rates should not be the norm, that each individual life lost to mindless violence mattered. But in ripping the program away and dangling it in front of our faces, the Trump administration appears to have to struck a much different tone. Innocent lives are only worth saving when so-called sanctuary cities are caving.
Like a mafia boss lurking on the doorstep of a disfavored capo's house, Trump thinks he can get what he wants by holding innocent lives hostage. "Get your payments in on time, or maybe your family won't be protected any more, if you catch my drift." It's a ploy that might serve him well in the future—after all, what city wants to fight crime by itself when it has a potential partner in the federal government?
But there's a reason this is a ploy most politicians tend to avoid. This goes beyond the realm of hardscrabble, bare-knuckled politics. Have a problem with cities like San Bernardino? Go the normal route. Take us to court. Hell, go ahead and rail against us on Twitter—Senators Murkowski and McCain make for good company. But Trump has decided to take things one step further by playing politics with violent crime prevention, an area in which empathy, not politics, should ever prevail.
And yet the language in Sessions' letter only makes this entire endeavor more morally repugnant than it already is. "[E]ncouraging every jurisdiction in this country to cooperate with federal law enforcement…will ultimately make all of us safer—especially law enforcement on our streets," Sessions wrote. It's shocking that he seems to think that denying us access to federal crime-fighting resources would make anyone in San Bernardino safer, especially considering that our immigrant community is not the root cause of our gun violence problem. And yet that is a motivation he is careful to maintain throughout, as if he's doing us all a great favor. This casually brazen dishonesty is an insult to our city's ongoing fight to protect its civilians, with or without government help.
The Eye of Trump has swung round to face San Bernardino—and we see it for the bloodshot, engorged, malevolent monstrosity it's always been.


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People like to make fun of Christianity, perhaps for its stance on gay marriage, evolution, or religious pluralism. But, these are just the tip of the iceberg. If you really want to see how messed up Christianity is, just consider one of its fundamental beliefs, the doctrine of justification. Then you'll see how bizarre it really is. If you're going to make fun of Christianity, you might as well hit it in its gut.
Let me explain.
You've found a new job. You get ready for your first day, put on the right clothes, and show up to work. Before you can punch in, your boss hands you a paycheck and says, "Here's your pay for the year. You don't have to work for it."
You're starting a new class. The teacher hands out the syllabus and explains what will be required of you. Then she says, "By the way, I've already given you an A. Congratulations. Your grade does not depend on your work."
You're going to try out for the team, but before you walk out on to the field, the coach tells you, "I've selected you to be the captain."
You want to be in the orchestra, but before you can play a single note to audition, the conductor says to you, "I've selected you for First Chair."
You meet someone that you like, but before you can ask her out on a date, as she's meeting you for the first time, she says to you, "I do!" And you're married.
You're a Muslim and you want to earn God's favor. You know that you have to fulfill the five pillars of Islam. But before you say a single prayer, your leader says to you, "You've already made it into Paradise."
Can you imagine any of these ridiculous situations? They all put "reward" before "work."
You want to be a Christian, but before you can live obediently to the Bible, Jesus says to you, "I do."
Before you can perform the commandments, Jesus has given you righteousness and eternal life.
That's how it was when I became a Christian. Someone introduced me to Jesus one fall night, told me that he loved me and wanted to have a relationship with me for all eternity. That's intense! Jesus didn't even know me yet! So I thought. Don't I have to do good things for him first? Don't I have to earn his love? Just like every other situation? Nope. Will you marry me?
Do you realize how messed up Christianity is? It messes up how this world operates by introducing a whole new economy. It declares your spiritual bank account "full" before you've ever made a deposit.
This is a radical, retroactive religion, which works backwards, rather than forwards. Everything else works forwards: you work and then earn the wages of your work. But Christianity says, "The wages of our work is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Romans 6:23). That's the doctrine of justification.
Are you sick of earning favor? Why not start receiving favor? Christianity stands alone.


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They are caused by a loss of the gum tissue itself or by the shape and/or position of the teeth. For any black space that is present, the first thing that needs to be done is to diagnose what caused it to occur. Once this is done, the restorative dentistry treatment choice can be made. The best decision will be the most conservative treatment that corrects the black space.
One of the most common causes of loss of gum tissue is due to the gum disease known as periodontitis. This gum disease acts on the supporting bone around the teeth, causing a loss of bone. This loss of bony support causes the papilla to slump and flatten, creating a black space between the teeth. The first step in treating the resulting black space in this situation is to treat the cause. Once the gum disease is under control, the black spaces can then be addressed with restorative dentistry.
To remove the black spaces, the teeth need to have restorations placed that will change the shape of the teeth and fill in this space. The type of restorative dentistry can vary depending on whether or not there are any other problems with the teeth. The simplest and most conservative restoration is composite, a tooth-colored filling material. It can be bonded directly on the tooth in the area of the black space. Since it is placed only in the affected area, the situation where this is used requires that the overall appearance of the tooth is acceptable and does not need to be changed.
If the overall appearance of the tooth needs to be altered, then a different type of restorative dentistry needs to be used. The choice is either a dental veneer or a dental crown. The choice between the two depends on both the appearance and the structural changes that need to be done. Usually, to correct a black space, both teeth on either side need to be restored. In doing this, the symmetry between the teeth will remain the same. If you restored just one tooth, you would end up with one tooth being wider than the other. The advantage of using restorative dentistry to correct black spaces is that it usually results in a shorter treatment time.
Another cause of the black space is due to the position of the teeth themselves. One example is teeth that are tilted towards each other. When this occurs, the area for your gum tissue to fill becomes too large for the amount of tissue you have. This same concept may occur with certain types of tooth shapes. In these instances, the restorative dentistry treatment of choice is to use orthodontics (braces) to align the teeth. The advantage of doing this is that the black space will disappear without having to do any restorations on the teeth.
By Greggory Kinzer, DDS, MSD
Everyone knows Mona Lisa's smile, but who knows what she meant by it?
Psychologists tell us that, in our ancient past, a smile was a gesture of appeasement. They also believe that, to modern man, a smile signals many different messages - recognition, sympathy, apology, lessening of tension, confusion, embarrassment, doubt, joy, delight. A smile, social observers agree, is a mask behind which we can hide our true feelings.
This mask is a complex gesture. First the corners of the lips curl upward. Then, as the smile grows, front teeth are exposed. In our culture we consider people with glistening white teeth and a beautiful smile to be "good" people. Bad teeth, on the other hand, tend to distort the smile "message" because, curiously, we subconsciously judge others by their teeth.
Some people believe that teeth are a more important element of beauty than the eyes.
Have you noticed that, in the movies and on TV, the "good guys" never have broken teeth or a missing tooth? The "bad guys" almost always do.
Nearly all dentistry affects our appearance, and our appearance affects our sense of personal worth. Among the many things that a cosmetic dentist can do to give you a beautiful smile are:
So … cosmetic dentists are scientists, clinicians, artists and image-makers!


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text: Letter from the Editor #2 Who are you? What makes you who you are? What haunts you? What do you struggle with? These are some of the questions I thought about when I saw Kenny Nguyen's photo, "Apathy." There's an image of a beautiful young woman in a nice dress and a glimmering necklace. She's classy. She appears to have a confident expression. She appears strong. But is she? There are shadows of hands reaching for her. Her inner demons? At first I thought she's confident, as if to say "I'm not afraid to deal with you." Then I thought maybe she's calm, prepared to give in. I guess we all have our facades that we put on. But we all deal with our own individuality every day. I think this is one of the reasons why I love being a mental health nurse…learning about what makes each person who they are. While Buddy doesn't necessarily aim to have "themes" for each issue, this issue is loosely based on The Individual. Mental health is an issue that everybody deals with in some way every day, whether diagnosed with an illness or not. Whether you take medications or not. Whether you see a therapist or not. This issue of Buddy captures various situations that we deal with, that become part of us. Starting with a quirky story about dealing with heartbreak. Poems about eating disorders, gender issues, homelessness, childhood, family and more. A non-fiction piece about dealing with Bipolar, and another about memories of a friend sparked by looking at neckties in a store. One of Buddy's goals is to publish a variety of writing styles and writing that captures any of the countless mental health, social, and biological issues the Individual faces every day. We hope you enjoy our second issue! "keep writing…" David Welper, Founding/Chief Editor Share this:TwitterFacebook


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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
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It is 18 pages - but 3 1/2 hours! There is also a beautiful Trellis Tote pattern that isn't available for download yet, but that I just have to have, so I guess I'll be another 3 1/2 hours downloading it when it becomes available.
I've been playing with the random stripe generator that I found while I was "ring surfing" today. Cristi's pattern for theIt Felt Random Bag is really fun. And...it didn't take 3 1/2 hours to download! I chose Peacock, Old Gold, Burgundy, and Pink Patons wool, and a 2,4,6,8,10, 100 row pattern for my bag, and finally decided on a sequence that I liked. I cast on for it tonight - can't wait to see how it comes out.
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- laurie in maine said...
You should be able to ask for a print out that they would be happy to send by regular mail. I would think all you need to say is "dial up...3 1/2 hour download" and they could come up with alternate plan. Especially for a repeat customer!
- AR said...
I know how you feel! We finally got dsl. What a difference. Some of our family members live out in the boonies where there is only dial up, and they are so jealous. Hope it comes to you soon!
Hi! It's me, Diane in Chicago. Sorry about your gruesome download experience. But I have a cunning plan! Email me through my site and I'll tell you the details. And if that fails, envelopes and stamps work, too.
I don't want anyone to wait 3.5 hours for anything!
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Situated on a quiet street in the established community of Harvest Hills. This home is sure to impress! Lots of space in this 2300sqft 2 storey. The front entrance has a quaint front porch to enjoy a morning tea. There is a skylight in the vaulted foyer while windows adorn the north, east & south walls allowing lots of natural light in to the home. The layout is fantastic! Open concept kitchen / nook and living area (which is uniquely large). Gleaming hardwood on the main floor and up the stairs as well! A separate dining area is nice for family meals. This home is well suited for large families! Four bedrooms upstairs with a 26x11 master bedroom! The ensuite has a separate shower and jetted tub. Downstairs is an open canvas and with a walkout basement, the possibilities are endless! The time of year does not do justice to the curb appeal. Great care has been taken with the landscaping with perennials set up for a tiered bloom. Easy access to major routes, shopping, transit, parks & greenspace.


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Econo Lodge joins lineup of MLF Bass Pro Tour sponsors
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Feb 8th, 2019 by fishing fanatics
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The Econo Lodge brand, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc., is the newest sponsor to join the lineup for the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour. The national hotel brand will also be the presenting sponsor for Stage Four of the Bass Pro Tour, set for April 9-14 at Lake Chickamauga in Tennessee.
The MLF Bass Pro Tour includes eight regular-season Stages featuring 80 of the sport's top anglers. As part of the sponsorship, the Econo Lodge brand will be featured in various commercial spots and digital graphics on MLF channels throughout the season, and spotlighted on the Discovery Channel, Sportsman Channel and the CBS network when they air coverage of Stage Four. Additionally, Econo Lodge will have on-site brand activations at Lake Chickamauga and other upcoming events featuring world-renowned pro angler and Econo Lodge brand advocate Justin Lucas.
"Econo Lodge guests are adventure seekers who like to hunt and fish, which makes our new collaboration with Major League Fishing a natural fit," said Craig Mustard, head of domestic brand management, economy brands, Choice Hotels. "With more than 800 hotels located nationwide, Econo Lodge provides travelers with great value and convenient accommodations on the way to all their favorite outdoor destinations, including stops of the Bass Pro Tour."
Econo Lodge is one of the most recognized and trusted hotel brands in the economy segment. Every property offers the amenities guests want including free Wi-Fi, complimentary continental breakfast, and premium movie channels at a price that's easy on the wallet.
"We're pleased to have Econo Lodge as a national sponsor of this year's MLF Bass Pro Tour, as well as the presenting sponsor for our fourth event – Bass Pro Tour Stage Four presented by Econo Lodge," said MLF President and CEO Jim Wilburn. "Our fans are willing to travel long distances to attend tournaments and with reliable locations nationwide, we know our new collaboration with Econo Lodge will resonate strongly with anglers everywhere."
For more information on Econo Lodge, visit EconoLodge.com. For more information on MLF, the Bass Pro Tour, and its anglers, rules and formats, visit www.majorleaguefishing.com.


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Ok, so maybe "Holy Cow" is a bit much... but I didn't see this one coming. I've been visiting with Altiris for a while now. I even spoke about virtualization at their Altiris Manage Fusion event last year. The story got a small sentence blurb out there about Altiris' Software Virtualization Solution (SVS), a product that I have come to highly respect. I've covered the software for a while now, but really didn't get a true feeling for it until I went to Manage Fusion. I was able to sit in on a number of classes or labs, lectures, and even discussed the product with Execs and program managers.
So based on this press release, I'm not sure if Symantec knows exactly what they have in this product or not. And if they do, I have to wonder if Symantec has enough money in their war chest to now go after and purchase AppStream, a software application streaming package that has recently become quite associated with Altiris SVS. AppStream has a great solution in my opinion, and adds that extra oomph to Altiris SVS, making it a great alternative to something like Microsoft's SoftGrid solution that it acquired recently from Softricity.
Here is the official press release:
Symantec Corp. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Altiris, Inc., a leading provider of IT management software that enables businesses to easily manage and service network-based endpoints -- from mobile devices, laptops, and desktops to servers and storage assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Altiris stockholders will receive $33 per share of Altiris common stock in cash, resulting in a transaction value of approximately $830 million net-of-cash-acquired. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory and Altiris stockholder approvals, and is expected to close in the second calendar quarter of 2007.
Symantec's acquisition of Altiris should bolster its position and leverage its strengths on the enterprise endpoint. Symantec helps businesses protect their endpoints with leading security, compliance, and backup and recovery solutions for mobile devices and PCs to servers and storage assets. Altiris helps companies manage their endpoints and the configuration of those assets. With the Altiris solutions, Symantec expects to be able to help customers better manage and enforce security policies at the endpoint, identify and protect against threats, and repair and service assets.
"The most secure endpoint is a well-managed endpoint. The best protection must be complemented by the ability to remediate and address vulnerabilities that could be exploited," said John W. Thompson, chairman and chief executive officer, Symantec. "By combining the endpoint management solutions from Altiris with the security expertise from Symantec, we believe we can offer customers a more comprehensive solution to protect and manage the millions of connected devices that make up the fabric of today's global IT infrastructure."
Altiris solutions are aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of tracking, supporting, and maintaining an organization's corporate IT assets, including desktops, laptops, servers, and handheld devices. Altiris offers its customers a unique approach to IT service management with its modular, integrated solutions for server, client and mobile lifecycle management, and asset and service management. In addition, Altiris has also introduced innovative software virtualization technology critical to providing faster, simpler and more manageable deployment of PC applications. This technology helps to reduce support costs and streamline software operations.
"Today's IT departments are faced with constant pressures to manage spiraling IT complexity at the lowest possible cost. We have made it our goal to help businesses reduce the cost and complexity of IT, improve system and data security, and better align IT service with corporate objectives," said Greg Butterfield, president and chief executive officer, Altiris. "By combining our software solutions, services, and channel distribution strengths, Symantec and Altiris can offer our customers the 'total package' in endpoint management."


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Custom dentures aren't just a set of replacement teeth. They're a path toward freedom, offering you the opportunity to smile, chew, and speak with confidence. The team of licensed denturists and dentists at Cooper City Family Dentistry in Cooper City, Florida, are highly skilled in the art of fitting and making dentures. The team can help you look and feel like yourself again with the right denture option for your needs. Call today or schedule your consultation online.
The expert cosmetic dentists and licensed denturists at Cooper City Family Dentistry provide a variety of treatment solutions for patients of all ages. From the first consultation to finished dentures, or denture repairs and denture relining, you can trust this expert team to deliver nothing but the best. Denture options at Cooper City Family Dentistry include:
From start to finish, your denturist can monitor and alter the look and feel of your dentures to make sure you end up with a smile you're proud to show off.
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Mahindra & Mahindra, the homegrown UV maker will launch 3 all-new cars this year. The company will launch the new XUV700 7-seater SUV, a sub-4 meter SUV codenamed S201 and a new flagship MPV – the Mahindra U321. The model we are talking here is the brand's new flagship MPV, which is expected to be launched during this festive season. Designed and developed by Mahindra's North American Technical Centre, this new MPV will be stacked up against the segment-leader – Toyota Innova Crysta. It will be the company's first MPV to be based on moncoque platform. This MPV will also mark the debut of the new 1.6-litre mFalcon diesel powertrain, which has been developed jointly by Mahindra & SsangYong. The carline will also be available with a new 1.5-litre petrol engine option.
The new Mahindra U321 MPV will come as a replacement for the ageing Xylo. Design and styling details of the vehicle are still under the covers; though, the spy pictures suggest that it will come with conventional design language. In terms of styling, the premium SUV will get Mahindra's signature toothed grille, projector headlamps and split radiator air-inlets. Sporting three-row seats, the new Mahindra MPV will come with a pack of comfort and safety goodies.
This premium MPV will be equipped with features like ABS and front dual-airbags as standard. Mahindra is aiming at aggressive pricing for this MPV. There is a huge gap between the Ertiga and the Innova Crysta in terms of pricing, and Mahindra is aiming to price the MPV somewhere between these two MPVs. This model will also get feature-loaded cabin with equipment like touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity features, automatic climate control and leather seats. Read – New Mahindra Compact SUV To Challenge Tata Nexon
Mahindra U321 MPV Features
– Boxy and tall stance
– Signature toothed grille
– Large bumper with split radiator air-inlets
– Projector headlamps with LED DRLs
– Newly-designed fog lamps
– 16-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels
– ORVMs with integrated blinkers
– Roof-mounted rear spoiler with stop light
– Dual tone dashboard
– Lots of chrome treatment
– Large touchscreen infotainment system
– Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
– Air-con vents across rows
– Multi-functional steering wheel
– Fabric upholstery
– Front centre armrest
– Leather wrapped seats, steering and dashboard
– Dual-front airbags
– ABS with EBD
– Hill launch assist
– Reverse parking camera
– Electronic stability programme
– New 1.6L mFalcon diesel engine Read – Upcoming Mahindra Cars In India
Mahindra U321 MPV Launch Date
According to a latest report, Mahindra & Mahindra will bring in its all-new MPV during this year's festive season. As of now, there is no official word on the same. We will update the official launch date and details once the carmaker announces it. Read – Mahindra Aero Coupe SUV – Pictures & Launch Details
Mahindra U321 Price In India
|Minimum (Expected)
|Rs 10 lakh
|Maximum (Expected)
|Rs 15 lakh
The production of the U321 MPV will take place at Mahindra's Naskik based facility, and its Igatipuri plant is likely to be the hub for development and supply of the powertrains. The company made an investment of Rs 1,500 crore on both the manufacturing facilities. The Nashik unit is also serves as production hub for the Thar, Scorpio Verito, Xylo, NuvoSport and Bolero. Using the locally manufactured engines and components, the new Mahindra MPV is likely to come with competitive pricing.
In terms of pricing, it will sit above the Maruti Ertiga and below the Toyota Innova Crysta. The entry-level variant of the vehicle is estimated to be priced around Rs 10 lakh and the top-spec model could be offered at Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom). If launched at this price point, the new Mahindra MPV will also take head-to-head against the Tata Hexa and the fully loaded Renault Lodgy.
Mahindra U321 MPV Exterior
As mentioned above, the new Mahindra MPV will sit on the monocoque platform that also underpins the XUV500. This will also make it lighter than the Innova Crysta, which is based on the ladder-frame chassis. The architecture used for the U321 MPV has been developed by the Mahindra's North American Technical Centre (MNATC) in Troy, Michigan. The pictures of the MPV give inkling of the design and styling that will be conventional. In a bid to accommodate seven-seat layout, the model will sit on a larger wheelbase and short overhangs, carving out more space for the occupants. Read – This Will Be Mahindra's Answer To Toyota Fortuner
The front fascia of the U321 MPV will share resemblance to the current Mahindra models. It is expected that the car will have signature toothed grille, large bumper with split radiator air-inlets, projector headlamps with LED daytime running lights (DRLs) and newly-designed fog lamp enclosures. Sculpted bonnet and shorter overhangs offer sportier front profile. Carrying the boxy and tall stance, the premium MPV will feature multiple creases and curves at the sides. The flared wheel arches of the car will be fitted to newly styled 16-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels. Other design elements on the sides include ORMs with integrated blinkers, chromed door handles and roof rails. The rear profile is flat, featuring design elements like LED tail-lights, a roof-mounted spoiler with stop light, large tail-gate and big bumper.
Mahindra U321 MPV Interior
Similar to the exterior, the new Mahindra MPV will share most of the design bits and features with Mahindra XUV500. There will be a dual tone dashboard with chrome detailing. In order to give it a premium feel and appeal, Mahindra has added lots chrome on the gearshift lever, door handles, gearshift lever and air conditioning vents and controls. A large touchscreen infotainment system with several connected car applications will solve the connectivity purposes. This system will also be compatible to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Features such as air-con vents across rows, multi-functional steering wheel, fabric upholstery, front centre armrest and leather wrapped seats, steering and dashboard will also be on offer. Check Out – Mahindra ROXOR Off-Roader Pictures & Details
Mahindra U321 MPV Specifications
|1.6-litre 4-cylinder mFalcon diesel
|6-speed MT & 6-speed AT
The exact engine details of the MPV are yet to be revealed by the homegrown automaker. If reports are to be believed, the U321 MPV will use the all-new 1.6-litre turbocharged mFalcon diesel powertrain. This engine is co-developed by Mahindra and SsangYong. This oil burner churns out a maximum power output of 125bhp and a peak torque of 305Nm. Compared to its direct rival Renault Lodgy's 1.5L dCi engine, these figures are much higher. The former one delivers a top power of 110PS and 245Nm of torque.
For transmission duties, the new U321 MPV will get a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic unit. Mahindra is also working on a range of new petrol engines with different displacements – 1.2-litre, 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre. Speculations are on rife that the Mahindra U321 might come with a new 1.5-litre petrol unit, developed jointly by Mahindra and its Korean subsidiary, SsangYong. This engine is expected to produce close to 100bhp of power. It will also be offered with both manual and automatic options. Check Out: Mahindra TUV Stinger Convertible SUV – Pictures & Details
Mahindra U321 Mileage
On the fuel efficiency ground, the new Mahindra MPV is likely to be a great performer. This will also give it an edge over its arch rival – Toyota Innova Crysta. The diesel and petrol models of Toyota's MPV deliver an ARAI claimed mileage of 13.68kmpl (MT) – 11.36kmpl (AT) and 11.25kmpl (MT) – 10.75kmpl (AT) respectively. Mahindra's new MPV is likely to offer fuel efficiency around 18kmpl (diesel) and 14kmpl-15kmpl (petrol).
Mahindra U321 MPV Safety Features
With the respect to the safety, the new Mahindra MPV will get dual-front airbags and ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic BrakeForce Distribution) as standard features. The top-end model could be exclusively offered with multiple airbags, hill launch assist, reverse parking camera and electronic stability programme. Picture Gallery – Mahindra KUV100 Xtreme | Mahindra Thar Wanderlust
Mahindra U321 Competition
Pricing of the new Mahidnra MPV will fall somewhere between the Maruti Ertiga and the Toyota Innova Crysta. While the entry level models of the MPV will face challenge from the Ertiga and Renault Lodgy, the top-end model will take on the Toyota Innova Crysta.
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A life time fan and Prisonerologist of the 1960's series 'the Prisoner', now a leading authority on the subject.
Monday, 17 September 2012
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This is the face of Number One, as he sets the countdown to launch the rocket. In the previous episode of 'Once Upon A Time' Number Six exchanged places with Number 2, and tried to kill Six, "Die Six, die, die, dieeeeeeee!" Now the shoe is on the other foot, as Number One is about to rid himself of Number Six once and for all!
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TAUS Dynamic Quality Framework
Translation quality revisited
Translation quality is one of the key concepts in the translation industry: measuring and tracking translation quality is essential for all the industry players. Unfortunately, quality measurement is still not always linked to customer satisfaction. Often, quality evaluation is the task of quality managers on the supply and demand side who make use of one specific evaluation model, ignoring the fact that several models are available for this purpose. This model is usually based on error-typologies that assign different weights to different error types. Input from customers is frequently missing or ignored and every translation receives the same treatment.
Standardizing translation quality evaluation
In an attempt to standardize translation quality evaluation TAUS developed the Dynamic Quality Framework (DQF) in 2011. The framework was co-created by over fifty companies and organizations including translation buyers, translation service providers, translation technology suppliers and academic institutions. Today practitioners continue defining requirements and best practices through events and regular meetings.
How it all started: benchmarking pilot
In Q1 2011 TAUS carried out a benchmarking exercise to review evaluation models. The exercise showed that existing QE models are relatively rigid. In most cases penalties applied and pass/fail thresholds were the same in spite of the communication parameters involved. Also, most QE models are of such a detailed nature that applying them is time-consuming and evaluation can only be done for a small sample of words. Lastly, current QE models are predicated on a static and serial model of translation production, which is not suited to the emerging models of ubiquitous computing.
DQF offers a more flexible approach to the common static QE models since it is based on the three parameters of utility, time and sentiment (UTS). The model considers the communication channel – B2C, B2B and C2C - and is informed by the results from the content profiling exercise performed by collaborating TAUS enterprise members.
TAUS Presents the DQF API and Quality Dashboard
Since 2014, DQF is part of the TAUS Evaluate platform which includes the DQF content profiling wizard, DQF knowledge base and DQF tools. The DQF Content Profiling wizard is used to help select the most appropriate QE model for specific requirements. In the knowledge base you find best practices, metrics, step-by-step guides, reference templates, and use cases. The DQF tools then allow users to do different types of evaluations like adequacy, fluency, productivity measurement, MT ranking and comparison.
In December 2014, TAUS started working on an API and dashboard for DQF. The release of an API for collecting translation data makes it easy for translation buyers and vendors (including freelance translators) to measure and benchmark the productivity, efficiency and quality of translation. TAUS aggregates data to offer industry benchmarking in the form of the Quality Dashboard available as a business intelligence platform.
The benefits of the TAUS Quality Dashboard
Just like other crowdshaping technologies, the TAUS Quality Dashboard will bring many benefits to users who are willing to share their translation data. It will tell them which translator to choose for a certain job, the origin of translated segments and how efficient a vendor or a technology is in a given project. And these are just some examples. All the information you need will soon be available at your fingertips by using an intelligent solution aggregating data: the TAUS Quality Dashboard. Developers and integrators are invited to use the API and connect with DQF from within their tool environments. MateCat, TRADOS Studio and Memsource are among the translation tools that will connect to the Quality Dashboard.
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In many ways today can be seen as the anniversary of the birth of the rock and roll era. It was sixty years ago today that a Tennessee truck driver payed $3.98 to go into a Memphis studio and record a two track disc as a present for his mother. This may have been a footnote in the annals of music history had that truck driver not been Elvis Presley. Five years later an even more significant event occurred in Manchester, England when Nigel Twist came kicking and screaming into the world, presumably already sporting aviator shades and back combed hair. Significant as he went on to drum for The Alarm and record Sixty Eight Guns! I guess it's all relative but in my world a much more important event, I mean Elvis Presley…what ever happened to him?
Anyway back in the modern age we seem to have a week of quality over quantity when it comes to live music options. Tonight a quite bizarre selection is on offer at The Victoria as Three Minute Tease (pictured) pay a return visit to Songs of Praise. Formed around Sacramento musical oddball Anton Barbeau and featuring a rhythm section made up of post-punk royalty in the form of Morris Windsor and Andy Metcalfe (former Robyn Hitchcock bandmates in The Soft Boys and The Egyptians) this band are a must see for fans of Julian Cope, Syd Barrett, XTC and psychedelic, underground, power-pop in general. Add to that the equally left field Schnauser who sound like The Bonzo Dog Band re-writing Pet Sounds and the more accessible but no less brilliant 8 Minutes Later providing the filling in this strange musical sandwich and you have something a bit special.
Also a bit special is Kent DuChaine at the The Beehive, who delivers a taste of the Delta through his authentic slide blues sound drawn from his "beat up 1934 National Steel guitar." You can almost taste the mint julep!
On Friday, again it is The Victoria that offers something a bit special. Anyone who caught The Lovers play their stripped down set their back in April will know how great this band is, this time they are back fully amped up, no holds barred. They are a band that prove that rock can have good melody or pop can have attitude and drive, depending on which angle you look at it from. And I also managed to get through that description without resorting to the lazy journalistic fall back of pointing out that they are an all girl band. Damn!
Also on the bill are the ever popular Shudders who seem to be moving from strength to strength with their ever evolving brand of folk meets alt-country meets lo-fi pop meets…anything they can think of really. Plummie Rackett in solo mode opens up the nights proceedings.
At The Beehive, masters of the cross-generic set, Kola Koca, make a welcome return. Freely mixing styles as diverse as folk and jazz, blues and pop to drive some great social observations, kitchen sink dramas, politics and humour, this is a band that you really need to see.
After this the weekend switches away from original music but that's not to say that there isn't some great music to be had. (I know I do have a bit of a reputation of not favouring cover and tribute bands so much but it's probably time to come clean that my favourite song of all time is Kirsty McColl's 12" version of A New England – not only a cover but an extended re-mix, there I said it.) Friday is all about a range of covers from The Great Nothing at The Rolleston and on Saturday a couple of tributes might take your interest, Green Day at The Victoria and Ian Dury and The Blockheads at The Rolleston.
Original music comes back on the radar on Wednesday with Louise Latham at The Running Horse. Dealing in heartfelt and painfully honest lyrics, driven by wonderfully understated piano, and for this gig accompanied by her sister on guitar, if you are fans of the likes of Sarah MacLachlan, Tori Amos or the more sweeping end of The Indigo Girls, then this is for you. The Beehive are at the other end of the musical scale with Loonaloop and their genre hopping, cosmic electronica.
Final mention is for the show at The Victoria which sees Old Colors bringing back their cinematic folk pop to brighten up your mid-week slump support comes in the form of the ambient pop of The Sea,The Sea and the gentle balladry of Billyjon.


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A book a day...keeps insanity away! I am an avid book reader. When I am not reading, I love to play the piano, sing, or shop until I drop! Reading has been a huge part of my life since I was young and my Mom introduced me to the public library! Since then I have not stopped reading! I hope you enjoy my reviews!
Friday, June 13, 2014
The Complete Aliso Creek Series by Heather B. Moore, Book Review
Welcome to the Aliso Creek Novella Series
Liz, Gemma, Arie, Jess, and Drew have been best friends since creating the "Five" at Aliso Creek High School. But that was over ten years ago, and each is still trying to find that perfect someone . . . if perfect is even possible.
This box set includes all 5 stories:
PICTURE PERFECT: Gemma Staheli has never done anything out of the ordinary, until her boyfriend Randy starts to ignore her. But even cutting and dyeing her hair doesn't get his attention. She decides to join her old high school friends for spring vacation, only to be faced with Drew, her best friend who suddenly seems interested in her as more than a friend. Gemma must determine if her heart is on the rebound or if it's finally met its true match.
THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM: Liz Carlson will settle for a normal man. A normal man with a job, that is. Married twice, then divorced twice, Liz's rose-colored glasses fell off and shattered on the ground a long time ago. Her main focus now is raising her six-year-old daughter and surviving long days at work on her feet as a hairdresser. When Sloane Branden answers her call for help, quite literally, Liz doesn't even give him a second glance. She's sworn off dating for as many years as it takes, and it seems that Sloane has done the same after his own tumultuous marriage. But when Liz realizes that Sloane defies every stereotypical deadbeat she's dated, she might just find room in her heart and discover the third time's the charm.
THE DAISY CHAIN: Jess Giles does find her perfect match, but since Charlie's several years older than she, they never have a moment of harmony from his adult kids who protest the marriage. When Charlie dies in a tragic accident, his kids add insult to injury and sue Jess for her share of the inheritance. The only person Jess trusts for financial advice is Charlie's financial planner, Preston Michaels. Just talking to Preston on the phone makes Jess feel flustered, yet strangely comfortable at the same time, so she puts off meeting him for as long as possible. When Jess has to attend the formal hearing, she's about to find out if the man she's been talking to over the phone for several months lives up to the voice that she's grown attached to.
LOST THEN FOUND: Arie, at the top of her career as VP of an established real estate company, discovers that her success has led to a less-than-successful dating life. But she may have just met the ideal man in work-a-holic film producer, Dustin Jacobs. Seeing each other once a week, or even once a month, is no big deal since they are both ambitious… until Arie realizes she wants much, much more.
ONE CHANCE: Valentina is the odd-woman out. She's part of "the Five" when she dates Drew for a couple of years, and remains friends with the women, but with her traveling schedule as a runway model, it's impossible to maintain a real relationship. When Valentina attends her cousin's wedding in LA, she runs into Cesar, who she was school friends with in her native country of Puerto Rico. Cesar is not the young skinny boy she remembers, but a grown man who seems interested in what's beyond her model-appearance. Back in New York, Valentina can't get him out of her mind, but she also can't deny the fact that they're separated by more than one country.
My Review:
I really enjoyed this set of novellas, they were fun, flirty and full of great chemistry! Since the main characters were best friends in high school, it made it fun to connect them from book to book. While there was a common thread throughout the series, each novella had its own unique story. The fact that the characters were not in high school and were already thirty brought a level of maturity to each relationship which I found completely refreshing! This series is completely clean yet it does not lack for romance and sparks! I really just enjoyed myself reading each story and then I couldn't wait to read the next one and I found myself reading the entire series fairly quickly. This series is great for a quick pick-me-up, when you want to get your reading on but don't have a ton of time! You can read just one novella at a time and savor each story or devour it all at once like your favorite dessert! My only complaint is that there were no more to read! I really think that Moore could make each novella a full length novel! I would love more details :) On a side note, this is an amazing value for the price and it is completely clean/& sweet romance.
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Yayasan Pusaka Nusantara Raya (YPNR)
Bukti Sejarah Kejayaan Maritim
Kebangkitan Jiwa Bahari Bangsa Indonesia
Bukti Sejarah Kejayaan Maritim
Kebesaran Kerajaan Sriwijaya, Majapahit, Samudra Pasai, Gowa Tallo, Banten, Darrusalam, Mataram, Bone, Jayakarta, Cirebon, Tuban, Gresik, Madura, Bone,Ternate, Tidore, dsb.
Area kekuasaan Nusantara jaman Majapahit sampai ke Asia Tenggara
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Awakening of National Maritime Culture and a Patriotic Vision on
The Restoration of Old Cities and Old Harbors's Local Wisdom,
As a Part of National Mental Revolution
By Martono Yuwono
The Issues
We had been a maritime nation of a great maritime empire: the kingdom of Pajajaran, Sriwijaya, Majapahit, Samudra Pasai, Gowa Talau, Ternate and others in the pre-colonial era. How could this nation now change its maritime culture after more than 350 years of colonialism and independence? It was a tragedy that this nation then turned away from maritime character inherited from the ancestors as sailors. This is the black box of national problems that we rarely realize. While other nations, not rooted in maritime culture and known as continental countries, even some almost have no beach though, build as a maritime country, such as Russia, America, Thailand, China, Korea, and others.
A Study on the Impact of Colonialism On Nation's Character and City Development
With the support of a holistic mental approcah by Krishnahari S. Pribadi, MD.
Visi Patriotik Restorasi Kearifan Lokal Kota di Indonesia
Refleksi Pemulihan Karakter Kota, Imbas pada Pembangunan Karakter Bangsa
Basis Visi Masa Depan Bandar Lama, Gerbang Indonesia Berdaya Saing Kompetitif di era Global
Oleh Martono Yuwono
Isu Kritis Pembangunan Kota di Indonesia
History Of the Spice Trade — The Ancient World
Poros Maritim Dunia
Jakarta: Seaport city bathed in history
Film dokumenter "REVITALISASI KOTA TUA"
Amira. The making of a live aboard in Indonesia
Amira Live Aboard Indonesia - November 2011
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Revolusi Mental Nasional
An Urban Cultural Historical and Bio Psychosocial Overview
By Martono Yuwono and Krishnahari S. Pribadi, MD *)
"We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us" --- (Sir Winston Churchill).
"The young generation does not realize how hard and difficult it was when Indonesia struggled for our independence throughout three hundred years of colonization. They have to learn thoroughly from our history and to use the experiences and leadership of the older generations, as guidance and role models. They have to understand about our national identity. When they do not know their national's identity, where would they go?"
(Ali Sadikin's statement as interviewed by Express Magazine, June 1, 1973, and several times discussions
with Martono Yuwono)
"Majapahit", a strong maritime nation in the 14th century
The history of Indonesia as a maritime nation dates back to the 14th century when this South East Asian region was subjected under the reign of the great "Majapahit" Empire. The Empire ruled a region which is geographically located between two great continents namely Asia and Australia, and at the same time between two great oceans namely the Pacific and the Indian oceans. This region consisted of mainly the archipelagic group of islands (which is now referred to as Indonesia), and some portion of the coastal region at the south eastern tip of the Asian continent. "Majapahit" was already the largest archipelagic state in the world at that time, in control of the strategic cross roads (sea lanes) between those two great continents and two great oceans. The influence of "Majapahit" reached out as far as to the Middle East and East Africa. All of these signify that "Majapahit" was then already a leading maritime nation. As the main body of the Empire, Indonesia which is an archipelago is consequently an archipelagic state. Nearly two third of this archipelago is made up of sea and the rest are numerous islands. The archipelagic country was also called "Nusantara", a term taken from an oath by Gajah Mada in 1336, the prime minister of Majapahit, a strong Javanese maritime kingdom, who then vowed to unite Nusantara. The term Nusantara was written in the old Javanese manuscripts called Pararaton and Negarakertagama. The synonym to Nusantara in Sanskrit means "island" to describe the Southeast Asian Archipelago. Hence, "Nusantara" is a synonym of "Indonesia".
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Raphael Lemkin's History of Genocide and Colonialism
Raphael Lemkin's History of Genocide and Colonialism1
Our whole cultural heritage is a product of the contributions of all peoples. We can best understand this if we realize how impoverished our culture would be if the so-called inferior peoples doomed by Germany, such as the Jews, had not been permitted to create the Bible or to give birth to an Einstein, a Spinosa; if the Poles had not had the opportunity to give to the world a Copernicus, a Chopin, a Curie, the Czechs a Huss, and a Dvorak; the Greeks a Plato and a Socrates; the Russians, a Tolstoy and a Shostakovich.
(Raphaël Lemkin, "Genocide – A Modern Crime")2
… colonialism cannot be left without blame.
(Raphaël Lemkin, "Introduction to the Study of Genocide")
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History of The Birth of Jakarta
Jakarta : originated from a small port at the mouth of the Ciliwung River about 500 years ago. For centuries this port city later developed into a bustling center of international trade. Initial knowledge about Jakarta raised slightly through the various inscriptions found in the area of the airport.Description of the city until the arrival of the early European explorers could say very little.
European authors report the 16th century mentions a city called Kalapa, which seems to be the main airport / city center for a Hindu kingdom called Sunda, Padjadjaran its capital, located about 40 kilometers inland, close to the town of Bogor now. The Portuguese is the biggest party of the first Europeans to come to the airport Kalapa. The city was then attacked by a youth leader, named Fatahillah, from a neighboring kingdom with Kalapa. Fatahillah to rename Sunda Kalapa Jayakarta on June 22, 1527. This date is now celebrated as the birth of the city. The Dutch came in the late 16th century and then master the Jayakarta.
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History of Ships Pinisi
Boat Pinisi : traditional sailing ship is a native of Indonesia , precisely derived from Bugis from Sulawesi city of Makassar in the south of the village of Bira district precisely Bonto Bulukumba Bahari . Pinisi actually a screen name . These ships generally have two main masts and seven screens , three on the front end , two in front and two behind ; generally used for the transport of goods between islands . The two main masts by 2 Shahada and seven different pieces of the screen is the number of surah Al - Fatihah . Pinisi is a ship that uses a type of display screen schooner with two poles with seven strands of the screen and also has a meaning that the ancestors of the Indonesian nation capable mengharungi seven great oceans of the world. Pinisi timber ship has been used in Indonesia since a few centuries ago , is expected to ship phinisi existed before the 1500s . The legend says that in the 14th century , first made by Pinisi Sawerigading , Crown Royal Luwu to sail to China had wanted to woo Princess of China ( Chinna ) who named We Cuday.
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The VOC (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) was a Dutch trading company founded by traders and burghersfrom port towns such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Middelburg. It was the largest and most impressive of the early modern European trading companies operating in Asia. It formed in 1602 when the States-General of the United Provinces, the highest authority of the Republic of the Netherlands, persuaded several competing Dutch spice-trading firms to incorporate into a single trading company. It had the States-General's authority in the trade zone between South Africa and Japan to conduct trade, erect fortifications, appoint governors, keep a standing army, and conclude treaties in its name.
The Dutch East Indies Company - The First 100 Years
Dr Thomas Crump moved to Amsterdam in 1972 to take up an appointment in the University's Social Sciences Faculty, which occupies the original corporate headquarters of the VOC - the Dutch East Indies Company. His interest in the VOC goes back to 1980, when he set up a research project in Japan, where, for a period of more than 200 years, starting in the mid-17th century, the Company enjoyed a complete monolopy of foreign trade granted by the ruling shoguns. This was a extension of its successful exploitation of the wealth of the East Indies during the 16th and 17th centuries.
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Triangle Bridge's mission is to promote the game of bridge by supporting bridge players and activities throughout the area. Triangle Bridge LLC is owned by Chris Moll.
Chris Moll is a professional bridge player, teacher, and lecturer, and he has been an active ACBL member for over 35 years. He has served in operational, financial, disciplinary, and logistics roles at all levels including district President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Grand National Teams coordinator and Recorder. Chris was a member of the National Appeals Committee for 20+ years and was appointed to the ACBL lifetime Goodwill Committee in 2009. He was also a unit Treasurer and Recorder. Chris currently serves on the ACBL Disciplinary Committee, seeds North American Bridge Championships (NABC) events, is the District 7 Logistics Chair and a Unit 191 Board Member.
Chris brings a lifetime of passion, expertise, and leadership skills to Triangle Bridge. His ethical standards, commitment to the game, and willingness to look beyond his own self-interest to promote the game make him an influential and positive force in our local bridge community.
In 2016 and 2017, we proudly supported charities including Alzheimer's Association, American Red Cross, Bridge Education for Youth Association and Durham Food Bank.
Triangle Bridge offers the most comprehensive bridge experience in the area.
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5 Ways to Make Your Brand Stand OutJuly 10, 20180 comments
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It's a busy world out there for brands, old and new alike! The competition grows every day, and so do the expectations of your customers. It doesn't matter what industry you come from or where you're located, as the rise of digitalization allows you to think global both in terms of perks and challenges.
Getting lost in the sea of look-alikes all over the world is not an option for those who truly strive for success. In order to avoid becoming just another product on the shelf, you'll need to ditch the proverbial box and revamp your branding efforts!
Think Client-Centric Thoughts
Old-school marketing gurus might be tempted to stick to traditional tactics that primarily focus on promotion. Simply put, your brand is front and center, your products or services are advertised widely, and you consistently use language and visuals that put the spotlight on the brand.
Today, no brand can allow that much self-promotion, as the shoppers' mindsets have changed toward a new question: how can you make a difference for me, your potentially loyal customer?
Brands are meant to be problem solvers - assets that we cannot possibly imagine our lives without.
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Every brand can find its Insta influencer match or any other social media equivalent of it. Influencers make for great partners who genuinely show your brand's best features; however, they also come with the risk of unraveling some of your flaws. This should be perceived as the opportunity to better your brand with the help of feedback! What better way to do so than in the world of social media?
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It may seem like a small effort on your part to organize a team-building tradition in the shape of volunteering at a nursing home or the local soup kitchen several hours per week, but it's a tremendous step forward for any company looking to build a bond with its community.
Focus on Cross-Channel Consistency
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Montreal News | Local Breaking | CTV News Montreal
Small businesses, suburban mayors see Montreal budget as step in right direction
The city's decision to help small business is a step in the right direction the business community said after Montreal's budget dropped on Thursday.
The budget provides substantial support for local business owners, with the implementation of measures to lower the tax burden by ten per cent, support businesses, and revitalize commercial establishments.
Small business owners say that for years, they've had to pay taxes up to triple what residential owners pay.
"We see there are a lot of technical points that are beneficial to small 'mom and pop' shops, independent shops," said Billy Walsh of the Societe de Developpement Commercial Wellington in Verdun.
Business owners affected by road construction also like the budget's compensation measures. Many storefronts have shut down on major arteries, unable to deal with the drop in business.
"That's something unique we demanded, and we think that's a positive and strong gesture," said Michel Leblanc, of the Montreal Chamber of Commerce.
There is a novelty in this year's budget: for the first time in years, mayors from the demerged cities in the West Island support it.
Mayors have traditionally complained their share of taxes to the central city is too high for services like public security, transport and fire prevention.
This year's increase is only 2 per cent.
"I think we're coming up to a cost-of-living increase. I think it's a goal we can all lead towards, and I think they're achieving that goal this time," said Montreal West Mayor Beny Masella.
They did say, however, that they're getting their money's worth from Montreal – but acknowledge that it's a beginning.
"Notwithstanding this year's budget, most suburban municipalities will tell you that we're overpaying – way overpaying – for the services we're getting," said Beaconsfield Mayor Georges Bourelle.
Imperfections aside, suburban mayors are expected to vote yes on the budget when it's presented at the agglomeration council.


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Within Europe, the countries with the largest number of pets and pet-related expenditure are UK, Spain and France. Overall the market value of pet care both in Western Europe and Eastern Europe in 2016 was over 25 billion and 4 billion euros respectively. The Veterinary Surgical Devices Market in Europe was worth USD 221 million in 2018 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 6.2%, to reach USD 298.54 million by 2023. In comparison, the North American market was worth USD 323 million in 2018 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 6.15%. As the growth rates and demand in Europe continues to grow , it would be a favourable time to invest in the growing market.Read More
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