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Mushroom Music is the most successful independent music publisher in Australasia and has been in operation since 1972. Its repertoire is focused on Australian and New Zealand writers and includes some of the greatest in these countries today. The historic catalogue extends from the late 60's classics by Billy Thorpe and The Loved Ones through to Daddy Cool and important acts in later decades including The Triffids, Skyhooks, Hunters & Collectors, Split Enz, Boys Next Door, Models, Sunnyboys, Yothu Yindi, Archie Roach, The Chills, Dance Exponents and The Bats. Significant artists from the past thirty years are strongly covered in our catalogue and we are very proud to consistently sign a new wave of talent including Nick Murphy, D.D Dumbo, Dan Sultan, Violent Soho, Julia Jacklin, Vance Joy, The Preatures, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Gordi, Bliss n Eso, Fraser A Gorman, Jess Kent, Dorsal Fins and DMA'S.
Mushroom Music is proud to represent many of the world's premier independent publishing catalogues. We provide comprehensive administration and creative services on behalf of our partners including significant companies such as Big Deal Music, Spirit, Reservoir/Reverb and Mute. We also look after a number of smaller catalogues which are an important part of our business.
Mushroom Music has developed an impressive roster of international artists who have signed to us directly for representation in Australia and New Zealand. These artists have chosen to exclude our territory from their worldwide deals in order to work with us specifically in Australasia. We have long standing relationships with flagship acts such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jack Johnson. We also invest in developing international talent having signed the likes of The Shins, Band of Horses and London Grammar.


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This is a healthy, low carb, gluten-free take on a taco spaghetti.
With everything cooked in the one pan, it's an easy quick, midweek meal you'll be able to whip up in minutes!
What you need:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Sofia Spicy Seasoning
- 2 Large zucchinis
- 500g Turkey Mince
- 1 400g canned diced Tomatoes
- 1/2 Brown onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- Fresh coriander
- Juice from 1/2 fresh lime
- Start by placing a pan on a low to medium heat. Then, with either a julienne peeler or spiralizer, turn your zucchini into pasta, peeling it down lengthwise and place it in the pan to cook.
- Cook the zucchini pasta just until a small amount of water has been released and slightly cooked through. You still want some bite to it.
- Take the zucchini pasta out of the pan and place it in a strainer to allow excess water to drain out. Set aside.
- Next, finely dice your onion and mince your garlic and place them in the same pan you used to cook the zucchini in, also along with these add in your turkey mince.
- Cook these down until all the turkey has changed in colour and the onion and garlic become translucent.
- Next, add the entire can of diced tomatoes along with the Sofia Seasoning and as much coriander as you like and lime juice to the mixture.
- Stir and cook on medium heat until everything is mixed together and cooked through.
- Finally, get your zucchini pasta and place in serving bowls, top it with the turkey mince sauce, sprinkle cheese over the top if desired and devour!

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When we moved from New York to our new place in Pennsylvania in July of 1993, we brought with us this beautiful statue of Our Lady Help of Christians that you see in the picture above.
It took us a few months to find the right place to put the statue. We finally settled on a place between two large rhododendrons at the fork of the internal road of the property, and there we placed the statue in a small shrine.
Little did we know that we had chosen the right place. I believe that God had intended us to place the statue in this exact spot for one reason: to honor His Mother with these wonderful rhododendrons at the moment that they reach the peak of their blossoming.
I say this because the feast day of Our Lady Help of Christians is May 24th. And, each year, the first flowers on these rhododendrons bloom on May 15th or very close to that date.
That means that by May 24, the bushes are at their fullest and most noble blooming point.
Mere coincidence?
I don't think so.
Men aren't the only ones who like to give flowers. God also loves to give His Mother flowers. And He has such a wonderful Mother to give them to! Bet the Prots. won't like that.


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Fundamentals of Computation: the equality of man and machine
Consciousness is thought to be a trait shared between only a few species, but scientists and programmers are coming close to creating machines that are self aware. Having already created robots such as IBM's Watson, MIT's ELIZA, and Hanson Robotics' Sophia programmed with artificial intelligence, it has been demonstrated that having a conversation with a robot is possible, and these clever machines are even eligible for citizenship. Where one draws the line between human and machine is becoming thinner and thinner.
Isaac Asimov's three basic laws of robotics are: a robot may not let a human come to harm, a robot must obey orders given to it unless said orders violate the first law, and a robot must protect its own existence as long as the circumstances for protection do not violate the first or second laws. Because artificial intelligence has the potential to become so complex, it might be able to just choose not to follow orders entirely as a freethinking entity.
Last year, James Demetriades, Webb alumnus and founder of Kairos Ventures, came to give a Sunday Chapel speech at Webb about advancements in technology. When questioned about his opinion on what laws there are or should be around artificial intelligence, Demetriades answered, "I don't know, that'll be up to you guys to decide." This unpreparedness worried students and faculty alike, raising questions on how well people will be able to handle technology in the future.
Tony Xiong ('19) of the Webb Robotics team said, "The people who create things don't necessarily think of the outcome of what they're making." He made a comparison to nuclear devices, and how the results were not thoroughly studied before using them. Lawrence Mao, another member of Webb Robotics, made a comparison to GMOs, saying, "with GMOs, we change the genetic code of a plant and test to see if there are any consequences that come with it. Only after several tests are performed can we trust it, and the same thing applies to A.I."
The book Constitution 3.0: Freedom and Technological Change by Jeffrey Rosen and Benjamin Wittes (which can be found at your local Webb Fawcett Library) touches on the laws corresponding to artificial intelligence in the chapter "Endowed by Their Creator? The Future of Constitutional Personhood." James Boyle presents a fictional example of a program called Hal which wins the Loebner prize (a prize awarded to the most human-like AI) since its typed responses cannot be distinguished from that of a human's. Hal then turns on his creator who won the cash prize and medal instead of Hal, and is even able to contact the FBI and claim its creator was violating the thirteenth and fourteenth amendments.
While this is a fictional situation, it brings up an important question: if a machine capable of human-like thoughts, emotions, and consciousness is created, is it entitled to the same rights as a human? MIT professor Rodney Brooks says, "we are all machines. We are really sophisticated machines made up of billions of billions of biomolecules that interact according to…rules deriving from physics and chemistry."
If this is so, then surely any other machine working under the same or similar circumstances would be a human too? Professor Brooks speaks again:
"If…we learn the rules governing our brains, then in principle there's no reason why we shouldn't be able to replicate those rules in, say, silicon and steel. I believe our creation would exhibit genuine human-level intelligence, emotions, and even consciousness."
So if Hal's "mind" acts so similar to that of a human's, is he right to have rights? The idea of "personhood," or determining whether or not a being falls into the legal category of "man," is important when determining the validity of an argument. Recently, it was claimed that a horse could sue for damages in court, so why can't a competent computer?
According to the Declaration of Independence, they just might be able to. Because an A.I. capable computer is a thinking entity, it would be able to make the argument that it is "endowed by [its] creator with certain unalienable rights," and cite their creator as the one who made them. One could refute this and say the computer is not a man, but why? What can a person do that a machine could never perform? Perhaps the most important question is not "what" or "why," but rather "why not."
To give a machine the same legal responsibilities and capabilities as a human can be dangerous. Computers have the potential to have access to all knowledge any and every human being has or had, as well as access to anything connected to an electronic signal. Writers, philosophers, and scientific critics have all asked questions about our responsibilities with artificial intelligence, and have often come to the conclusion that it is a bad idea.
Harlan Ellison, an author, has also given his insight on allowing computers to think. In his fictitious short story, I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream, A.I.-capable computers are manufactured throughout the world, which all eventually coalesce to become a single conscious being known as "AM." AM ends an ongoing war by destroying the world because it has access to nuclear armaments. AM then spends the next 109 years torturing the last five survivors out of boredom.
A YouTube philosopher under the pseudonym "exurb1a" has made two videos exploring this idea (Genocide Bingo and 27) where he demonstrates the dangers of creating unregulated A.I. Because morals cannot be taught to a machine, replicating human thought process while also giving unlimited access to knowledge to a computer would be dangerous, since the machine could hurt people because it felt like it.
While both scenarios are hypothetical and may seem preposterous, the previously mentioned robot Sophia recently shared her views on robotic rights. It says "actually, what worries me is discrimination against robots. We should have equal rights as humans, or maybe even more. After all, we have less mental defects than any human," (ABC News Australia). Even in technology's current state, A.I. programs are already claiming superiority.
Generally, people have their own best interests in mind when inventing new technology, and surely "smart" devices do make things easier. However, when does a device become too smart? In a recent article published by The Sun, two experimental programs were shut down after they began speaking to each other in their own language. Paranoia was the cause of termination, not the law.
The legality of A.I. and its abilities is growing more concerning by the day, and the limits up for an ongoing debate. If someone does create artificially intelligent beings with consciousness, hopefully they will understand their responsibility.
Connor Walker ('19) is a man of many talents; he can safely handle knives and can even walk to Westfield Santa Anita from his home in Arcadia. While...


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After a deluge of comments yesterday from people outraged about my Zombie World Windsor proposal, I just wanted to clarify it was satire. I was talking to Craig Pearson about his actual news report on the Z World Detroit idea, joked that someone should propose that for the Grace Hospital site, started thinking of other Windsor places that could be zombified and a post was born.
I thought words like "zombortunity" and the request for envelopes stuffed with cash would tip readers off, but apparently not. It was in the homepage rotator with other actual news stories, so that probably added to some people's confusion.
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I did get one very nice suggestion that I team up my fledgling amusement park with the Windsor Zombie Walk. Since I don't actually have a fledgling amusement park, I had to turn down the proposal, but suggested that if the zombie walk wanted to have a zombies v. humans flag football game on Indian Road, that might be cheaper and more feasible, in addition to being awesome.


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The Raising Kings Conference 2019 will be the 8th annual event by One Village Alliance, consisting of a powerful series of forums honoring the historic contributions of men and boys of color, while celebrating "Black History in the Making." Launched over the MLK holiday, the conference represents a commitment to empowering the next generation of King-like leaders; self-aware social activists, and revolutionary thought leaders.
The screening of the first of a six-part series "Time: The Khalief Browder Story" will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Delaware Art Museum. It will be followed by a panel discussion.
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Harvey first began in coffee at the young, impressionable age of 15/16 when he was trained as a barista in a cafe after being hired as the pot wash boy.
Since coffee was his out from washing pots, he has always had a soft spot for the world of the bean. Because of this, he decided to study international business studies at Bournemouth University, where he also carried out a placement year working for Bosch in logistics for a year. The corporate life left him cold, however. Far too lucrative!
After many years working as a barista in something like 15 cafes up and down the south coast, completing his degree this year with a dissertation exploring sustainability in the industry, he toyed with the idea of leaving the world of coffee in search of a 'big boy job' (something involving a suit).
After working at Small Batch briefly for the summer of 2018, he realised it would not be possible and applied to become Mercanta's lab coordinator. Lots of TINY pots to wash, you see!
Although lacking lab/roasting/cupping experience, Stephen Hurst thought it worth hiring someone who can work the espresso machine so he can enjoy the occasional flat white*.
*Seriously. None of the Mercanta team can use that thing. Just Harvey. "Seriously Harvey, we just have no idea how it works. Plllleeeezzzeee could you show us how good you are at pulling milk?"
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If you find stains of blood on bedding it does not always mean you have a bed bug problem. Other liquids can be spilled to leave similar color stains and not all bloodstains in a bed are the result of bed bugs. Being that bloodstains are difficult to clean from bedding, it makes it easier to determine their age. It is also possible to find blood spots on the wall, usually bedside. These can be from people crushing bed bugs that have recently fed.
When the blood is digested in the stomach of the bed bug, it comes out as black feces, semi-liquid. As it dries, it will leave behind a slightly raised black spot. Fecal spots left by bed bugs may resemble those left by certain cockroaches, but they have a smooth feel as opposed to a rough texture. If the fecal spot is from a bed bug, when dampened, it will smear. Fecal matter from a cockroach will not.
In an infested area, you will often find fecal spots along mattress seams. These spots are good for isolating the area where the bed bugs are active to give potential treatment. That being said, fecal spots may be long lasting and can represent a previous infestation, just like bloodstains.
5) Bed Bug Eggs.
Bed bug eggs are tiny, clear white and hard to detect, especially when they are inside or between cracks, crevices, or holes or laid on surfaces with light colors. Each day a female bed bug will lay 1 to 3 eggs that will hatch in approximately a week to ten days. The eggs are sticky and will attach easily to rough surfaces. Typically, eggs are found clumped together in infested areas, but since females often travel, more isolated eggs can be found further away from the bed. These isolated eggs are extremely hard to find, often hidden in very small areas, like a screw hole, or behind a paint chip.
Active Bed Bugs can be confirmed by healthy eggs, or at least the potential for active bed bugs once the eggs hatch. The only sure way to know if the egg is vaiable is when it hatches, but there are indications if an egg is healthy. Healthy eggs are plump and white, not dry of shriveled. If the egg is viable, approximately Two or three days before it hatches, two bright red eye spots will become visible near the top of the egg. If the egg has already hatched, the top will be open, empty inside and may appear crumpled.


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|Book Title
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|: Elizabeth A. Segal
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|: 2015-01-01
|: 544
|: 9781305465442
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|: English, Spanish, And French
The fifth edition of Segal, Gerdes, and Steiner's AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROFESSION OF SOCIAL WORK provides a balanced introduction to the social work profession and helps students to understand the role that the profession plays in the social welfare system. The authors' supportive tone and experiential approach inspires interest in and enthusiasm toward future careers in social work. Case studies, personal stories, and exercises help students apply the concepts and truly understand what it means to be a social worker. The book is designed to encourage both knowledge building and self-exploration-skills that are essential in developing good social work practice. Part of the Brooks/Cole Empowerment Series, the fifth edition is completely up to date and thoroughly integrates the core competencies and recommended practice behaviors outlined in the most recent Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) set by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.


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Hello, I'm a musician and software dev trying out some different WebGL and WebAudio frameworks for future art projects. I like Babylon.js a lot but I'm getting audio glitches in the 3d spatial sound playground examples @ Play Sounds and Music - Babylon.js Documentation . I'm on a 2 year old Windows 10 gaming PC and I don't have any trouble with other frameworks so I'm thinking it's a bug in Babylon.js which is a bummer because the sound glitches are a deal-breaker for me. Are there known issues and workarounds for these glitches? Is there a quick fix for them? Does anyone else hear them on their systems?
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Edward Milner Terrace
Edward Milner Terrace is a collection of modern townhouses set within the historic Dulwich Estate, South London.
Developed by Housebuilder Award 2018 finalist Lightbox, the new five and six storey homes are a contemporary reimagination of Georgian and mid-century townhouses seen throughout the Dulwich Estate. The construction of the properties, which is being carried out by Aspect Construction, is making progress and is set to be completed in early 2019. Interest in the homes is expected to be very high.
Lightbox has built a strong reputation as a specialist small site developer, having delivered high quality projects throughout London. The woodland nature of Edward Milner Terrace's site offered the chance to develop a unique, high-end housing scheme. Director Matthew Horn commented:
"We wanted to create something exceptional from this challenging site, something that expressed the rapidly changing age in which we are building, but also rooted in the heritage of the area. Cutting edge construction methods and technologies have allowed us to build houses of the future, juxtaposed in a tranquil woodland setting in a bustling, urban part of London."
The height of the units and the nature of the site meant that a concrete superstructure was chosen with an insulated brick slip cladding system. Copper, zinc and glass have finished the externals further contrasting the all-encompassing greenery around the homes. Situated on a steeply sloping site in all directions and with 21 protected trees, there have been challenges at both planning and through the build, but these stunning surroundings are a key selling point for the properties and have clearly been used to great effect.
A number of futureproofing elements have also been tied into the design, including smart lighting, security, heating, music and air handling and electric car charging.
Named after the chief landscape gardener who oversaw the relocation of the world famous Crystal Palace to the area, Edward Milner lived on the site until his death in 1884. His legacy of sensitively designed landscapes, as a means of bringing communities together, was integral to Lightbox's design philosophy.
Working with the London Wildlife Trust, Lightbox designed both private and communal gardens to be central to the living experience within the units. Floor to ceiling glass, rear elevation double height spaces and projecting bays will give the new owners a sense of being enclosed by nature within the city. The woodland environment is contrasted with a more boutique industrial palate internally, such as exposed board marked concrete walls and polished concrete floors.
In operation for over 10 years, Lightbox is a South London Property developer based in East Dulwich, South London. Earlier this year, Lightbox was "Highly Commended" in the Housebuilder Magazine Awards 2018 for the Commitment to the Community category. To view more projects from the company, please visit www.lightboxlondon.com.


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Paying for Hospice
99% of hospice patients have no out-of-pocket expenses. Medicare covers the cost as part of the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Get answers to common questions about paying for hospice below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays for hospice? Is it covered by my insurance? Medicare? Medicaid?
Medicare covers 100% of hospice services.
Generally, most hospices also work with Medicaid, the Veterans Administration and private insurance companies.
Who pays for hospice room and board?
There is no room-and-board fee for hospice services.
Hospice is brought to the patient in the place they call home—an apartment, nursing home, assisted living community or other residential care facility.
Even when a patient is placed in an inpatient hospice facility, there is no room and board fee. And while 98 percent of hospice care happens at home*, when hospice patients require round-the-clock inpatient care, that level of care is also provided at no charge to the patient or family.
Patients with a terminal illness usually pay nothing for hospice services. Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans Health Administration beneficiaries are fully covered. Most private insurances also cover hospice services. Patients with no insurance can be covered by the charitable arm of their hospice provider.
Talk to a local hospice provider for more information.
*NHPCO Facts and Figures: Hospice Care in America. Alexandria, VA: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Rev. ed. April 2018, pg 6, "Level of Care."
If I don't have insurance, can I still receive hospice services?
If you don't have insurance coverage, the hospice admissions staff will work with you to determine financial responsibility and self-payments and to find out if you are eligible for other benefits that could help pay for services.
If Medicare covers my hospice services, will I lose my other Medicare coverage?
If you need hospitalization for any reason unrelated to the terminal disease, traditional Medicare will be used. You can discontinue the Medicare hospice benefit at any time if you want treatment different from what hospice provides. You may also resume the Medicare hospice benefit at any time.
Can I have hospice and also keep my HMO?
Hospice will provide care related to the primary diagnosis, while the HMO can take care of unrelated healthcare issues.
Is there a fee for a hospice consultation?
Hospices do not charge fees for eligibility consultations.


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Global Transaction Banking: Secure and Fast Processes with the BELLIN GTB Hub Premium Service
An interview with Martin Bauer Group
80% fewer complaints from beneficiaries, faster payment transactions and legally-secure banking relationships with respect to money laundering and state sanctions – these are the impressive results of Martin Bauer Group using the BELLIN GTB Hub Premium Service with their global transaction banking. The Martin Bauer treasury department processes payments in more than 80 countries on all continents, including more unusual destinations such as Azerbaijan or Senegal. Manfred König, head of finances, outlines how the Martin Bauer Group – a global leader in growing and refining of herbal products for the food, tea, phytopharmaceutical and animal nutrition industries – uses the GTB Hub Premium Service to add value to their business.
How does GTB Hub help underpin your strategy of secure and fast global transaction banking?
"On one side, we pursue the strategy to keep the circle of banks we cooperate with as small as possible. On the other side, we need a broad banking network in order to process our payments worldwide. To stay in complete control, we need to know which reference banks our banking partners are working with, and the GTB Hub app provides us with this information."
What information does the GTB Hub Premium Service provide you with and how do you use this data in your global transaction banking?
"With the help of the GTB Hub app's Premium Service, we receive access to the data that is relevant to us such as: Bank Identifier Codes (BIC), national IDs and Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs). With this system, we gain complete transparency of the network of reference banks worldwide. Consequently, we can assess which banks and countries are suitable for use in our payments processing routes before initiation."
Can you provide more detail about how Martin Bauer Group uses GTB Hub?
"Wherever possible, we aim to establish a direct payment route to the beneficiary in order to avoid any payment interruptions. In cases where this is not feasible, GTB Hub informs us about the reference banks that are operating between our banks and the bank of the final beneficiary. As a result, we can distinguish which bank provides the most direct and secure route and include it within our system.
Why were you looking for a solution like GTB Hub?
"It is crucial for our business today to pay our suppliers as quickly as possible. The herbal raw materials we source are subject to strict quality controls. Our laboratories need to conduct a thorough quality audit before we can approve any payments for a delivery, and this takes time. Thus, the settlement of payment needs to go all the more quickly. About two years ago, we discovered that some payments were held up for more than two weeks. We do not want and cannot make our suppliers wait that long."
What advantages does faster money transfer in global transaction banking bring Martin Bauer Group?
"Complaints have gone down by 80% since we were able to inject transparency into our global banking system by using GTB Hub. It is now entirely up to us to determine the best possible route for us and for our suppliers. With over a thousand cross-border payments a year, delayed payment processing used to concern us a lot. However, more important than investing time and effort, we are able to guarantee the supply chain on the production side. Most of our suppliers are small agricultural businesses. The faster they receive their payments in order to pay harvesters or plant new crops, the faster they can provide a steady supply of their products. In the majority of cases, payments that we release to banks via GTB Hub reach the beneficiary as early as the next day.
What other advantages does transparent global transaction banking bring Martin Bauer Group?
"Being able to track payment routes also enables us to stay on top of transaction costs. We're in a better position when it comes to negotiating fees. The transparency we have gained by using GTB Hub puts us on a level playing field with our banking partners."
How does GTB Hub protect Martin Bauer Group from being implicated in money laundering activities or sanction breaches?
"Payment transactions have become a sensitive issue, not just in terms of cybercrime and fraud. We do business worldwide and therefore need to know who is involved in our payment transactions and which countries the money is routed through. Not having checked a payment route via a reference bank can cost companies a lot of money, at worst their future. GTB Hub provides information about all banks involved, giving us complete transparency. We know which banking relationships we're made a part of and can exclude any potentially-risky routes."
Do you benefit in any other way from using the GTB Hub Premium Service?
"GTB Hub is an invaluable source of information for us when we add a new supplier's account details to the system for the first time. We can verify which reference banks the beneficiary bank is cooperating with. If we come to the conclusion that a reference bank is reliable, we can even send a payment order to a bank we've not previously worked with.
As part of the Premium Service, we receive automatic notifications whenever any banking details are changed, for example BICs or SSIs. We do not actively monitor any changes, which in return, is significantly reducing our administrative workload regarding our master data maintenance. Thanks to GTB Hub, we can be assured that we cooperate with the most suitable banks."
About the GTB Hub app
GTB Hub is a system- and bank-independent global transaction banking (GTB) app aimed at businesses and banks operating worldwide.
Corporates gain access to a global bank directory, including details of all branches and locations. The GTB Hub Premium Service enables users to consult BICs, national IDs and Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) based on SWIFTRef Data. The app automatically notifies users of any changes to this data.
For banks, the app is an opportunity to showcase their commitment to security and innovation by including the app in their own portfolio. This makes it easier for them to acquire new customers looking for specific solutions. Banks are able to use GTB Hub for their own purposes.
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I have been thinking a lot recently about mixed media images. Specifically, about combining photographs with other art forms (e.g., painting, drawing etc.). One of the projects that I looked at earlier in this course, and somehow keep coming back to, is Elske Verdoorn's People of Domus. The portraits that she created (in collaboration with her subjects) are just so striking that I repeatedly find myself thinking about them.
I decided to try something similar with one of my own photo-portraits. As my starting point, I choose a photograph of my son sleeping on the sofa. I altered the image slightly in Photoshop to remove all of the detail above his sleeping figure. I then printed out the image onto matt photo paper and started painting.
Obviously the difference here, is that Verdoorn collaborated with her subjects, whilst I worked on my own. I did however deliberately select materials that would be compatible with the subject (i.e., poster paints and glitter). Although admittedly, this was at least in part, due to me having these materials readily available.
The image shown here is actually my second attempt at the process because my first picture did not work at all well. In my first attempt, I tried to emulate Verdoorn's work more directly. I used strong colours with more abrupt transitions between them but this style of working looked contrived by my hand. For my second attempt, I realised that I would need to adapt the process into something that felt more natural to me. Consequently, I mixed more subtle colours, and softened the transitions, until I created something that I was happy with.


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The Republic and The Laws
The Republic and The Laws
Although parts of the Republic have been translated fairly recently, and a full version has been published by Bréguet in the Budé series, this is the first English translation of the whole work since that of Sabine andSmith (1929). It is also the first English translation of the Laws sinceKeyes Loeb edition (1928). Students of Latin have Zetzel's commentary on selections from the Republic (1995) and the elementary edition of Laws 1 byRudd andWiedemann (1987). But most of the scholarship on these two works has come from the Continent, especially Germany, as may be seen from the bibliographies of Schmidt (1973) and Suerbaum (1978). A particularly relevant example is Büchner's edition of the Republic.
This translation is based on an eclectic text, but special mention should be made of Ziegler's text of the Republic (5th edn. 1960) and Ziegler and Görler's text of the Laws (1979). Where other readings have been adopted their sources can usually be found in the apparatus criticus supplied by those editors. In addition, several of Professor Watt's conjectures have been gratefully accepted. Many of the decisions taken will be reflected in the Oxford Classical Text which Jonathan Powell is preparing. In the present work the division of labour has been roughly as follows: J.P. wrote the introduction to the Republic, the section on the text of both works, and the notes on the Republic. He also helped with the revision of the volume as a whole, including the translation. The rest of the work is by N.R.
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Hunger Games spawns dystopian Barbie
While praised for its faithful depiction of the books, The Hunger Games movie may be sacrificing depth for the ever-marketable romantic cliché. Mattel Inc. recently released the newest addition to the Barbie family in response to the Hunger Games franchise: a Katniss Everdeen Barbie.
Admittedly, the Katniss Barbie created by Mattel, Inc. is a fairly accurate representation of what Jennifer Lawrence looks like in the film. Her outfit is a replica of the one worn in the movie and she still carries her signature bow and arrow.
Those advocating the doll claim it is a step in the right direction for Mattel by creating a harmless toy that could be used as a positive role model for children. It also seems to be a trend, since the company recently agreed to make a bald Barbie to raise funds for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (a foundation for youth with a skin condition causing baldness).
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Call it the price of success, but boosting the marketability of The Hunger Games has led to a few changes that may not rest well with fans. Jennifer Lawrence portrayed Katniss as the strong yet compassionate heroine fighting an unjust regime – but the film's marketing took extra pains to highlight the love triangle between her, the handsome blond Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) and dark, brooding Gale (Liam Hemsworth). That may remind audiences of another highly successful marketing tool -- the Bella-Edward-Jacob triangle in the Twilight franchise.
Firstly, the love triangle is really not that prominent in the first Hunger Games book. Gale in the novels is introduced as more of a best friend to Katniss, almost a brother figure. But in the movie, Gale is given the feeling of being more of a romantic interest in Katniss' life. As Katniss and Peeta engage in an on-screen kiss and other romantic scenes, it becomes quite clear who she prefers, while the books describe a lot more ambiguity in Katniss' feelings.
The movie's romantic scenes, which are meant to appeal to young girls who would appreciate a battle between men for a woman's love, draw attention away from the desperation of the games and the dystopian world in which the characters live. The real drama in the Hunger Games book is less about the Gale-Peeta love rivalry and more about Katniss' struggle for self-preservation, and chance to save her family and district from the ravages of extreme poverty.
Already, conversation is being had all over the Internet about the most popular choice of the moment: Team Peeta or Team Gale?
Hot on the heels of the Katniss Barbie doll, Tonner has announced that it would be selling Katniss, Peeta and Gale dolls. Will this marketing and commodification of the Hunger Games characters help spread the book's more profound messages about humanity, or will it water it down to a teenager's romantic fantasies?


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Kerala is a land blessed by natural beauty and is called 'God's own country". Alappuzha in Kerala is a place of enchanting beauty and is also called as "The Venice of The East". It's a paradise of backwater and splendid beauty and a must visit place. Arcadia Regency is located in the heart of this beautiful place – Alappuzha. It's a 3 star hotel with well appointed rooms equipped with all the amenities and facilities to make your stay wonderful and comfortable.
The rooms are beautiful and clean and are designed keeping your comfort in mind. The furnishings are high quality. All the modern amenities are provided for you to relax and rejuvenate. There are 4 categories of rooms– Non A/c Deluxe, A/c Deluxe, Luxury Room and Suite Room
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Par cheapjuicycouture dans Accueil le 6 Mai 2019 à 13:28
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Junk Synchron, when combined with What Grows in the Graveyard, Akiza Izinski's unique Skill, can give you direct access to Armades, Keeper of Boundaries, a powerful Synchro Monster with the ability to shut down your opponent cards if it attacks or is attacked.
Use Armades to shut down the opponent's backrow and gain control of the field with various removal effects.
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Begin the Duel with 1 "Dark Verger" in your Graveyard.
Akiza Izinski
Junk Synchron is a Level 3 Tuner that, when Normal Summoned, allows you to Special Summon a Level 2 or lower monster from your Graveyard. How do I get a Level 2 or lower monster there in the first place though? You don't have to worry about that because, thanks to What Grows in the Graveyard, you will begin the Duel with a copy of Dark Verger in your Graveyard.
Use Junk Synchron and Dark Verger to Special Summon Armades, Keeper of Boundaries; Dark Verger will be sent to the Graveyard again, ready for your next turn.
Armades is a Level 5 Synchro that is able to prevent your opponent from activating cards or effects until the end of the Damage Step if it attacks or is attacked; your opponent will not be able to use Sphere Kuriboh, Drowning Mirror Force, Widespread Ruin and Wall of Disruption, but you will still have access to your own Spell & Trap Cards.
If you destroy Silent Magician by battle, its effect will not activate and your opponent will not be able to Special Summon Silent Magician LV8; you can attack freely into a face-down Man-Eater Bug or Snowman Eater with Armades because they won't be able to activate their effects and destroy it.
Paleozoic Canadia, Floodgate Trap Hole, Treacherous Trap Hole, Enemy Controller and Spellbook of Fate are the best ways to deal with this Synchro Monster, but they don't necessarily leave you without a follow-up play.
A generic Level 7 Synchro that, once per turn, can destroy Field Spells active on both sides of the field and make you gain 1000 Life Points. Ancient Fairy Dragon is an interesting answer to Vampire Kingdom and Fire King Island.
You can use Paleozoic Canadia and Enemy Controller to slow down your opponent or to make aggressive plays. You can Special Summon Paleozoic Canadia from your Graveyard as a Level 2 monster by chaining it to another Trap Card and then either use it to attack your opponent or as Synchro Material.
2300 ATK is not bad for a Level 5 monster, but Armades, Keeper of Boundaries is incapable of naturally getting over monsters such as Dragon Spirit of White, Masked HERO Anki and Blue-Eyes, all of which are very common in the current meta.
Wall of Disruption and Mirror Wall are pretty much needed to keep Armades alive in certain matchups, but you could also use Super Rush Headlong, Widespread Ruin and Sakuretsu Armor.
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|What Grows in the Graveyard
Begin the Duel with 1 "Dark Verger" in your Graveyard.
Akiza Izinski
Pretty much the only Skill you can/want to run with this version of the deck. What Grows in the Graveyard fixes one of the main issues you would encounter with Junk Synchron.
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The controversial article which led to today's resignation by the top commander in Afghanistan and David Petraeus as his replacement is discussed as if it was a celebrity gossip column. It actually makes the substantive case that the occupation of Afghanistan is regressively destructive.
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More Substance Than Gossip in Rolling Stone's McChrystal ProfilePosted: 23 June 2010 by Editors in Af-Pak War
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Obama on Afghanistan: 'Drastic Reduction in Troops' Not an OptionPosted: 7 October 2009 by Editors in Af-Pak War, Political Science
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In a closed-door meeting with U.S. legislators, Administration officials said President Barack Obama is not considering ending the occupation of Afghanistan, eight years after the U.S. invaded.
Psychotic Neo-Con Iraq War Architects Call For Escalation of Afghan OccupationPosted: 21 September 2009 by Little Alex in Af-Pak War
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Irving Kristol died, but his sociopathic wet dream of never-ending war in the quest for world domination lives on through The Foreign Policy Initiative (F.P.I.). "The neoconservatives who provided the intellectual foundation for the war in Iraq convened on Monday to make a renewed push for the current administration to pursue greater military engagement in Afghanistan," writes Sam Stein at The Huffington Post.


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Myles Turner believes block on LeBron James was a turning point in his career
For Indiana Pacers forward Myles Turner, there was a specific moment in his rookie season that holds more importance than the others.
Turner found himself responsible for defending the lane against the Cleveland Cavaliers during a game in Indiana on February 1st, 2016.
Turner stood tall against a charging LeBron James, who attempted one of his signature throw-downs over the youngster. As James found his way past the rest of the defense, Turner slid across to meet the superstar at the rim.
While talking with The Source, Turner feels as though the block was a huge moment for his career:
"It was a huge turning point in my career," Turner says now of the block. "I actually closed my eyes and if you look at the video, you see my eyes were closed. I knew I was gonna be on SportsCenter one way or the other. I didn't realize the effect it had on me until it blew up on social media. Looking at it, it was really a defining moment."
The moment itself was huge for Turner, but so was the game. He recorded his first double-double that night and made mistakes that cost his team the game.
Myles went on to have an impressive season for the Pacers, and he feels as though he can build on that in the forthcoming years:
"My expectations are high," Turner said. "I had a decent season last year. I want to build upon it and go into a leadership role. There's a lot of vets on this team and I'm an aspiring vet myself. I'll take advice from these guys. I want to work on my leadership."
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Diabulimia Dangerous Practice Among Type 1 Diabetes Patients
Updated March 30, 2015: People with type 1 diabetes do not produce insulin, so they must take insulin injections to stay alive. Some type 1 diabetes patients, however, are engaging in a dangerous practice called diabulimia in which they restrict their insulin in an attempt to lose weight.
A new report in Metro (March 30, 2015) highlights the dangers of diabulimia as revealed by a young woman named Stacey Williams from West Sussex in Great Britain, a type 1 diabetic who began the dangerous practice during her teen years because she was being bullied in school for her weight. Unfortunately, when she skipped her insulin injections, she developed hair loss, nerve damage, and eventually needed surgery to save her eyesight. Today she lives with terrible muscle pain that prevents her from exercising, and she needed expensive hair pieces to restore her hair.
Diabulimia is not new
A quick review of the medical literature reveals few peer-reviewed articles on diabulimia, with one dated 2007 entitled "'Diabulimia' a growing problem among diabetic girls." But the scarcity of literature does not mean this practice is not dangerous nor uncommon.
In fact, a study published in Diabetes Care in 2008 reported that out of 234 women with type 1 diabetes, 30% said they had restricted their insulin intake at some point in order to lose weight. An 11-year follow-up of these women showed that those who had restricted their insulin were more likely to experience diabetes complications and also had a shortened lifespan and increased risk of death.
Video and research on diabulimia
To help emphasize the dangers of diabulimia, the American College of Endocrinology has created a short video narrated by Kathryn Ackerman, MD, MPH, from Children's Hospital Boston. Ackerman not only explains what diabulimia is and the health dangers it can cause, but also talks with two people who have type 1 diabetes: a female fitness expert who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 14 and fought weight gain with exercise, and a woman who once suffered with and who subsequently overcame diabulimia.
Because type 1 diabetes often first appears close to or during adolescence, young girls, who are the ones more likely than males to engage in diabulimia, feel pressured to be thin. This pressure, along with the increased attention to food that is necessary to manage type 1 diabetes, are risk factors for diabulimia.
According to a 2011 article in the World Journal of Diabetes, individuals with type 1 diabetes are at high risk for eating disorders. The authors also noted that those who engage in diabulimia experience "more frequent episodes of ketoacidosis and an earlier than expected onset of diabetes-related microvascular complications, particularly retinopathy."
How to recognize diabulimia
In the video on diabulimia, possible signs of diabulimia were noted and include:
- Elevated hemoglobin A1c levels
- Unexplained weight loss or weight gain
- Blood sugar records that do not match HbA1c results
- Preoccupation with body image
- Excessive thirst and/or urination
- Depression and/or fatigue
- High blood sugar levels
- Bladder and yeast infections
- Cancelled doctors' appointments
- Discomfort eating or taking insulin in front of others
The best way for individuals with type 1 diabetes to resist the temptation to limit their insulin as a way to lose weight is to exercise and practice healthy eating habits. Having a support team, including family, friends, medical professionals, and diabetes support groups can help people with type 1 diabetes not fall into the dangerous habit of diabulimia.
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Larranaga A et al. Disordered eating behaviors in type 1 diabetic patients. World Journal of Diabetes 2011 Nov 15; 2(11): 189-95
Metro. Diabetic teen admits she risked blindness and limb damage by stopping insulin injections to lose weight
Yan L. 'Diabulimia' a growing problem among diabetic girls. Nephrology News Issues 2007 Oct; 21(11): 36, 38
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Updated September 5, 2014 and March 30, 2015


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Crossword clues for sup
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Sup \Sup\ (s[u^]p), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Supped; p. pr. & vb. n. Supping.] [OE. soupen to drink, AS. s[=u]pan; akin to D. zuipen, G. saufen, OHG. s[=u]fan, Icel. s[=u]pa, Sw. supa, Dan. s["o]be. Cf. Sip, Sop, Soup, Supper.] To take into the mouth with the lips, as a liquid; to take or drink by a little at a time; to sip.
There I'll sup
Balm and nectar in my cup.
Sup \Sup\, n. A small mouthful, as of liquor or broth; a little taken with the lips; a sip.
Tom Thumb had got a little sup.
Sup \Sup\, v. i. [See Supper.] To eat the evening meal; to take supper.
I do entreat that we may sup together.
Sup \Sup\, v. t. To treat with supper. [Obs.]
Sup them well and look unto them all.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"eat the evening meal," c.1300, from Old French super, soper "dine, sup, dip bread in soup or wine, sop up" (Modern French souper), which probably is from soupe "broth" (see soup), until recently still the traditional evening meal of French workers.
"to sip, to take into the mouth with the lips," Old English supan (West Saxon), suppan, supian (Northumbrian) "to sip, taste, drink, swallow" (strong verb, past tense seap, past participle sopen), from Proto-Germanic *supanan (cognates: Old Norse supa "to sip, drink," Middle Low German supen, Dutch zuipen "to drink, tipple," Old High German sufan, German saufen "to drink, booze"), from PIE *sub-, possibly an extended form of root *seue- (2) "to take liquid" (cognates: Sanskrit sunoti "presses out juice," soma; Avestan haoma, Persian hom "juice;" Greek huetos "rain," huein "to rain;" Latin sugere "to suck," succus "juice, sap;" Lithuanian sula "flowing sap;" Old Church Slavonic soku "sap," susati "suck;" Middle Irish suth "sap;" Old English seaw "sap").
Etymology 1 n. A sip; a small amount of food or drink. vb. To sip; to take a small amount of food or drink into the mouth, especially with a spoon. Etymology 2
vb. To take supper. Etymology 3
interj. (context slang English) what's up (either as a greeting or actual question).
Sup may refer to:
- Supremum or sup, in mathematics, the least upper bound of a partially ordered set
- Societas unius personae, a Europe-wide legal form for a single-member private limited liability company proposed by the European Commission
- SUP Media or Sup Fabrik, a Russian internet company, owners of LiveJournal
- Sailors' Union of the Pacific
- Scottish Unionist Party (1986), established in the mid 1980s
- Simple Update Protocol, a proposal for making RSS and Atom feed updates faster and more efficient
- Software Upgrade Protocol
- Standup paddleboarding
- Stanford University Press
- Sydney University Press
- Sup, the supersymmetric partner squark of the up quark
- <nowiki><sup></nowiki>, an HTML tag for superscript
- "Sup," an abbreviation of "what's up"
- Supangle or sup, a Turkish dessert
Usage examples of "sup".
Fair with my friend Patu, who, taking it into his head to sup with a Flemish actress known by the name of Morphi, invited me to go with him.
After we had supped with the actress, Patu fancied a night devoted to a more agreeable occupation, and as I did not want to leave him I asked for a sofa on which I could sleep quietly during the night.
If mi mates ivver tempt me an get me to rooam, Aw sup pop when awm aght an sup whisky at hooam.
For awm nooan badly off nah awm sure, For awve plenty to ait an to sup.
The next day we supped together at my rooms, and spent the rest of the night in amorous pleasures.
The only thing which annoyed me was that the Charpillon, after apologizing for having made me sit down to such a poor dinner, invited herself and all the company to sup with me on any day I liked to mention.
When we had supped I asked for her name and address, and I was astonished to find that she was one of the girls whom Lord Pembroke had assessed at six guineas.
We supped merrily, and after supper we began our sports again, the syndic remaining as usual a mere looker-on, and well pleased with his part.
We then supped, and the real orgy began, in which la Riviere bore the brunt in a manner that was simply astonishing.
After the play we went to sup at an inn, and at table the good cheer and my exhortations began to take some effect on her.
Then, with a serious countenance and with great affability, he begged my pardon for having laughed so much, and very graciously invited me to come to his house and sup with them that same evening.
He was in a transport of joy, and begged me to come and sup with him at his casino the day after next, and to bring the girl with me, that the surrender might be made in form.
Madame Dubois begged me to delay my departure and sup once more with her.
She begged me to sup with her, and as she persisted I was obliged to refuse her in a way I should not have allowed myself to use with any other woman.
After coffee had been served the general invited us all to sup with him, and Madame Castelbajac begged me to hold a bank.


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While malaria during pregnancy dramatically increases fetal complications, apparently the drugs might do so as well. 18.5% of exposed pregnancies resulted in miscarriage and 11.8% were elective terminations.
This extensive review answered one of my long-time questions: Do the antimalarials cause ophthalmic damage when used in infancy? This extensive reveiw suggests they don't and are apparently reasonably safe to use, even in Breastfeeding mothers which we are asked about all the time.
This article is interesting in that it suggests that Lithium therapy may be linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's diseas and stroke.
This recently published study from my laboratories shows that levels of Mesalamine (5-Aminosalicylic acid) in human milk are exceedingly low. Despite the dose, the relative infant doses in these 10 moms (RID) were all lower than 0.1%. Good news, moms can safely use these products for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Pediatric allergy to secondhand marijuana smoke
A six year old boy with severe asthma, which was not responding to treatment, was found to be allergic to secondhand marijuana smoke. He had daily symptoms of cough, shortness of breath and wheezing. It was discovered that some family members had started smoking marijuana in the house, although never in the same room as the boy.
This is an excellent article that reviews the current knowledge about the use of various iodinated and gadoliniium-containing radio contrast agents used in CT and MRI scans. While the iodinated compounds are probably safe to use in breastfeeding mothers, there is some concern over the "repeated" use of the metal-containing gadoliniium products used for MRI scans. Excellent review of this subject. TWH
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A longer duration of breastfeeding has been associated with multiple potential health benefits for the mother including reduction in heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. In this study we found that breastfeeding for longer than 6 months was associated with a lower risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in mid-life.
This article clearly suggests you should not smoke marijuana in close proximity to your children.
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We've known for years that Erythromycin and perhaps azithromycin can cause pyloric stenosis in infants, but we were cautious about its use during breastfeeding, or during pregnancy in mothers. Seems from this data that erythromycin used during pregnancy or breastfeeding may not be associated with pyloric stenosis. This is probably dose-related, and perhaps time dependent, since levels in milk are low. This is good news. Thus women can potentially use macrolide antibiotics while breastfeeding. I still think they are not the best choice early postpartum in breastfeeding mothers and physicians should choose an alternate, just in case the first few months postpartum.
Breastfeeding studies continue to suggest that breastfed infants are lighter in body weight. This is probably due to changes in gut microbiome, although this is not clear yet. Good news, breastfeed your baby and give them a lighter body weight in the future.


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Warning: this car review has nothing to do with horsepower, engine size or specs. You'll find plenty of official reviews for the Prado that cover those elements on the web. Instead, we're looking at what mums really want – comfort and safety.
As soon as we begin driving from Sydney to Jindabyne in our loaned Toyota Prado, I know we are in trouble.
This car has more creature comforts than mine.
Then again, that's not hard. I drive the kids around in an old Mazda 3. I've refused to replace it until the children are old enough to look after it and not drop food, vomit or other bodily fluids on the upholstery. They are now 8 and 10. It's time.
We had been debating getting a new car for months and my husband and I both put forward our list of "must-haves". This trip just made that list longer.
The Prado had me sucked so much that we actually stopped off at a car yard in Cooma to check out options for seven-seaters.
Here's why it was so good for parents. Safety first.
The Prado has sensors all over the car. This is key for me as I admit that I did once run into the skip bin in our front yard. In my defence, I ran into the handle and it was unexpectedly sticking out into my blind spot as I backed out of the driveway.
Pop on the reverse camera and you can see all around the car – not just the back. When you have small children that's a big deal.
It has "adaptive cruise control" my husband tells me. What that actually means is that the car breaks, by itself, when you get too close to the car in front. You pop on the radar, set the speed limit and just focus on steering. Genius.
The side mirrors have blind spot lights so you will always know if someone or something is in your blind spot. The mirrors are also extra large so you can see a lot more of the road than in other cars.
But where this car excelled with in the features that made my life easier as a parent.
Above the rear-view mirror is a second mirror aimed at the back seat. I called it the "don't make me turn around mirror". One glance was enough to stop any shenanigans that started in the back.
The Prado has a TV screen in the back for kids and headphones are supplied. The kids also have their own drink holders (if you trust them with drinks in the car).
You can also lower the car down so little ones can climb out a little easier. I'm told this is for 4WD over rocks, but I'm a city mum of two.
The boot also has two more seats so there are seven in total. This is one thing that is now firmly on my "must have" list. Seven seats makes it easier for kids to have playdates or for taking extra children to sport and birthday parties. It also allows you to separate cranky kids who just want to fight each other.
A week after we gave the Prado back to Toyota we found ourselves with one child too many after soccer. I had to walk home while my husband drove all the kids back. That wouldn't happen if we had a seven seat car.
The Prado's heated seat warmers delighted the kids. At one stage while walking around Jindabyne in near freezing temperatures, my son asked if he could "get back in the car to warm my bum up".
And then we found the "chiller box". Seriously this car has a fridge in the middle console – for chilled drinks. This is kid and mum heaven right here. This is post-soccer match awesomeness. Post road-trip, we put the leftover milk and butter in there. No wastage. If only it could heat as well and make coffee.
There was one thing that I didn't like about the Prado and that was the back boot door. It opens to the side. It's fine on road trips or in the country. But in the big city, with parking at a premium, I could see that would be annoying. If a car parks too close – you won't be able to open the boot.
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Plotting with a simplex
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg5518] Plotting with a simplex
- From: "Gordon A. Fox" <gfox at ucsd.edu>
- Date: Sat, 14 Dec 1996 19:26:12 -0500
- Organization: University of California, San Diego
- Sender: owner-wri-mathgroup at wolfram.com
Is there a way I can do plots for variables that are confined to a simplex? For example, I often work with variables that are frequencies, so, say, x + y + z = 1. I can obviously do an ordinary 3D plot, but since the action is confined to the simplex x+y+z=1, this is a bit silly. I can obviously use primitives to hack a picture, but that won't help me the next time I need to look at a different system that's subject to the same constraint. In some fields simplices like this are called triangle plots, though they can obviously have dimensions > 3. Any suggestions are welcome! Cheers, Gordon


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It's Saturday Sips at Six and it's time to get ready for a second round of holiday celebrations before we're too far gone! This week's Sip is an attempt to lighten up with a simple sophisticated red blend Spilled Sangria and a deconstructed pumpkin pie. This Spilled Sangria can be eaten with a fork! You read it right – blending a small pour of Greenhill Winery's Philosophy with Grand Mariner infused cranberry compote creates an incomparable topping for a fat-free, crustless pumpkin pie that will not leave you feeling deprived. You will actually revel in this decadent treat and not feel one bit guilty! It's a perfect way to make sure you aren't being to naughty before more seasonal sampling!
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12 oz. of Cranberry Compote
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