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Motorola Solutions Provides National Energy Company HEP Croatia with Future-Leading TETRA System
First implementation of the Motorola Solutions DIMETRA X Core TETRA system in Croatia ensures outage-proof, mission-critical communications.
Motorola Solutions provides the Croatian energy company HEP with its next-generation DIMETRA X Core TETRA system. The national distribution network company HEP-Operator Distribucijskog Sustava (HEP-OSD) is the largest customer of the new TETRA solution in Croatia. Motorola Solutions has implemented the technology in collaboration with its local partner Micro-Link.
Within the framework of the project, the 15-year-old and outdated TETRA infrastructure of the former provider was replaced without any interruptions to the ongoing mission-critical communications. In order to guarantee a seamless migration to the new Motorola Solutions system, which is operating on another frequency band, an advanced interconnection between the old and the new TETRA system has been developed by the experienced team from Motorola Solutions and Micro-Link.
After the migration, Motorola Solutions' DIMETRA X Core connects field technicians at HEP-ODS who can now communicate reliably and effectively with the dispatching centers as well as with other technicians in the field. This ensures that power outages are minimized and HEP's distribution customers are satisfied with the delivered quality of service. In order to guarantee 24/7 operation of the TETRA system, the delivery includes a service contract which provides HEP-ODS users with access to technical support teams as well as resources for troubleshooting and maintenance.
"We always strive to provide our customers with the highest quality of service at any time," said Ivan Periša, Director of the Power System Control Sector at HEP. "The new TETRA system from Motorola Solutions meets our high demands for 24/7 service. It enables us to guarantee outage-proof, mission-critical communications for our customers and benefit from advanced capabilities in the future."
"Our fully scalable DIMETRA X Core is an ideal replacement of the old TETRA systems," said Michael Kaae, Vice President Nordics, Eastern Europe & Russia at Motorola Solutions. "The Motorola Solutions system enables TETRA users to get the most out of their existing communications network today, while preparing for the mobile broadband capabilities of tomorrow."
The new TETRA network is composed of 19 sites which are equipped with Motorola MTS2 and MTS4 TETRA base stations, geographically covering about one quarter of the Croatian territory. Based on this coverage, Motorola Solutions' DIMETRA X Core system provides group and individual push-to-talk services as well as messaging for enhanced collaboration, dynamic team management for coordinated incident response, location tracking, and voice recording.
Another key feature of DIMETRA X Core for HEP-ODS is the packed data functionality which is essential for the energy provider's SCADA system communication. As the coverage on the new TETRA system is even better than planned, HEP-ODS benefits from added flexibility and efficiency in the process of SCADA integration on their new TETRA network sites.
The TETRA system is provided in combination with Motorola Solutions' TRACES solution for TETRA network optimization. TRACES tracks network coverage and performance of HEP-ODS' TETRA system and provides full real-time visibility. The new DIMETRA X Core system also features an efficient software-defined core to reduce system operating costs as well as delivering enhanced cyber security features to protect against ever increasing threats. The system has been designed to ensure highly reliable performance for the future.


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Xbox 360 › Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
I'm Stuck in a Room With No Way Out!
I died while playing and when the game loaded back up, I was stuck in a room with no exit. When I try to reload or continue the game, it says the save file is corrupted or otherwise unusable.

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I made a beer recently that was great in every way except one: it was lacking in carbonation. This is the first time I've made a beer that was deficient in this regard, and to my surprise it's become something of a scandal.
Why should anyone care that it's a little low on carbs? Do people really believe that my beer's flatness, carbon-wise, and its low percentage of something called "dioxide," has given me an unfair competitive advantage in the marketplace?
What a laugh! Who likes flat beer?
Until now. That's because my new Belgian Flat Dubbel is going to blow you away. You'll be able to let the flavors wash over your mouth without all that unnecessary carbonara getting in the way.
Want to try one of my tasty flat beers? Be prepared to shell out big time, buddy.


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Here are some fun things I learned today...addressed to the person who taught me whatever thing I learned.
Dear Lady In Front Of Me On The Way To School In The White Neon,
While I applaud your use of your turn signal, it is my unfortunate job to let you know that turn signals do not in any way alter the space-time continuum or suspend the laws of physics. It would stand to reason then that your Dodge Neon cannot occupy the same space as my Mercury Sable. If you battle me, you will lose. Guaranteed.
Dear Guy In Front Of Me On My Way Back To My Car After School,
Yes. I did hear you make those monkey noises.
Dear 1L Walking Out Of School Next To Me Today,
I see that you're holding your Property and your ConLaw textbooks. They look heavy! And important! I also see that your backpack is nearly empty. You may be fooling undergrad girls, but you're not fooling me. FYI.
Dear Extra-Sharp White Cheddar Cheese That Cost Me $8.95,
You are so awesome. I heart you. If I could marry you and have your babies, I won't lie, I'd do it.
OK...I think that's it for now. I have to do some work-work, some school-work, and write a cross-exam for Trial Ad for tomorrow night. MORE CHEESE! And marshmallows! And, I won't lie, maybe a beer.


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Lot 126 - James Hunt book
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|£50 - £80
A good copy of a James Hunt biography complete with two photographs showing Hunt's championship winning McLaren, and the other a signed image of Hunt airborne in the MRE F3 Bradham BT21.
Previous lotLot 125 - Aston Martin model
Next lotLot 127 - Two Hunt photos
Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Buyers are advised to inspect the car in person or use a professional to carry out this service.


text: Had a trip down to Cookridge hospital in North Leeds. Very big grounds, quite a lot to see although we got rumbled by security after 20 mins, we cheekily asked if we could stay but they said they were starting to demolish bits and there was asbestos about, so no. Still had a reasonable look round and there were quite a few sheds and doors ajar to have a nosey.


text: Anjelica Huston and Asaf Dayan, respectively the daughter of John Huston and the son of Moshe Dayan, have just competed their starring roles in John Huston's new film "Walk with Love and Death", a Twentieth Century Fox release. In the picture, the young stars are visiting the ruins of the Roman forum. Taken on 28 October 1968." Bildkälla*


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Well, I know its more annoying when someone deletes his/her sent messages on WhatsApp. We all want to know what was that message? But due to WhatsApp new update, we are not able to read that message. But here in this article, I am going to share with you "How To Read Deleted WhatsApp Messages?".
Read Deleted WhatsApp Messages
Here in this article, We will learn how to read deleted WhatsApp messages someone sent you? So first let me tell you one thing till now there is no special setting available in WhatsApp to read deleted messages. And also there is no other hack to read deleted WhatsApp messages.
You need to get the help of third party application which will help you to read deleted messages. Now here is one of the best things you will find in this article, you will just not be able to read deleted WhatsApp messages but also you will be able to read messenger deleted messages.
It's cool, isn't it? So let's go to hack this thing to read all deleted messages sent by your friends. You can also read how to send love stickers on WhatsApp? There too many WhatsApp hacks you will see on this page so stay tuned with us.
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Steps to Read Deleted WhatsApp Messages
To see deleted WhatsApp messages on Android you need to install one android application which will help you to read deleted messages not only of WhatsApp but also of other instant messaging applications like a messenger. Now let's go to learn the steps,
We start with the steps first we will know how does this application work? This application does a simple a work whenever you get a notification from any application at the same moment this application save all notification you get. In this way, it saves all notifications you will be able to see all deleted messages.
- Install Notisave an android application on your Android device.
- Once you have installed this app you need to you have to give permission it to save notifications.
- Now, wait for it to recognize all the apps present on your phone which can send a notification to you.
- In the next step, you can also set some specific apps which must include in it.
- Now you will see a white interface like below image. You can also switch to a dark theme.
- You can have the passcode on this app or fingerprint scanner so that no one would open this app.
- Now see the below example,
In this example, I have sent a WhatsApp message to myself and deleted it before it being seen by my other account. But you can see in above image there were two messages one as "The trick is working" and another one is "This message was deleted" you can see the time of both the messages.
It means it has recorded the message which has been deleted by me. So in this way, you can read deleted WhatsApp messages. Similarly, you can read messenger deleted messages also you just need to do the same thing or if you have already followed the above steps then don't do anything.
Now hope you like this article, How to read deleted WhatsApp messages? If you like this article then please share this article with your friends and family so that they will also be able to read deleted WhatsApp messages or they can see deleted WhatsApp messages.
If you have any doubt related to this article then please ask in the comment section.


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Driver Sentenced to 'Shock Probation' in Taconic Crash That Killed Four
Why was the driver who caused four deaths in a Taconic Parkway crash given only four months in prison?
In August of 2015 Nerim Sinanovic was driving his BMW on the Taconic with his wife and two young daughters in the car when he turned towards the back seat and began driving with his knees. As the car began to veer to the right, his wife grabbed the steering wheel and the car abruptly veered left. Seconds later four people were dead including Sinanovic's two year old daughter.
Sinanovic's BMW went airborne and landed in the southbound lane crashing into a Toyota Camry killing all three passengers. Sinanovic pleaded guilty to four counts of criminally negligent homicide. He also had the drug Xanax in his system. The Putnam Daily Voice reported today that Judge Barry Warhit has sentenced Sinanovic to what is called Shock Probation. He will spend four months in prison and then five years on probation.
Why such a light sentence for a man who caused four deaths? It's because Sinanovic knew he was in the wrong, which is why he insisted on pleading guilty. After all the evidence and testimony was presented in court, the family of the crash victims chose to forgive Sinanovic because he owned up to his crime and was legitimately devastated and sorry for what he had done.
Remember that Sinanovic lost one of his daughters in the accident. I can't even begin to imagine what this man is going through and how his true punishment will be how this will haunt he and his wife for the rest of their lives.
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The real estate investment trust (Reit), Liberty Two Degrees, plans to eradicate plastic shopping bags from all its malls by January 1, 2020. Amelia Beattie, the CEO of the Reit discusses the company's net zero sustainability target strategy with Nompu Siziba.
Give me a break. More green wash from another excessive carbon over-producer.
The heating and cooling for Sandton City alone makes the shopping bag thing pale into insignificance.
It's better than nothing. It's also about plastic specifically and not carbon in general.
STANLIB employ agents to get their CEO and the company's name into the media once in a while and create and maintain a profile.
I suppose it is better than nothing, but they have not thought it through as a total entity – I mean the Liberty Group.


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Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences
Volume 10, Issue 3, July 2017, Pages 233-240
open access
SenayTopsakala, OzlemOzmenb. EkremCicekc. SelcukComlekcid
Open Access funded by The Egyptian Society of Radiation Sciences and Applications
Under a Creative Commons license
- Effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on pancreata examined by immunohistochemical level.•
- EMR exposure has been caused both endocrine and endocrine pancreas problems.•
- Our results indicate that possible relation with EMR and pancreatic lesions in developmental ages.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) on the pancreas tissue of young rats and the ameliorative effect of Gallic acid (GA). Six-week-old, 48 male rats were equally divided into four groups: Sham group, EMR group (2.45 GHz), EMR (2.45 GHz)+GA group (30 mg/kg/daily) orally and GA group (30 mg/kg/daily). After 30 days, serum and pancreatic tissue samples were harvested for biochemical, histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis. Serum amylase, lipase, glucose, and tissue malondialdehyde, total oxidant status and oxidative stress index were increased, whereas total antioxidant status decreased in the EMR group. The histopathological examination of the pancreases indicated slight degenerative changes in some pancreatic endocrine and exocrine cells and slight inflammatory cell infiltrations in the EMR group. At the immunohistochemical examination, marked increase was observed in calcitonin gene related protein and Prostaglandin E2 expressions in pancreatic cells in this group. There were no changes in interleukin-6 expirations. GA ameliorated biochemical and pathological findings in the EMR+GA group. These findings clearly demonstrate that EMR can cause degenerative changes in both endocrine and exocrine pancreas cells in rats during the developmental period and GA has an ameliorative effect.
1. Introduction
Especially in developed countries, the use of Wi-Fi and radiation-emitting wireless devices has increased dramatically in the recent century (Kumar, Behari, & Sisodia, 2013; Naziroglu, Yuksel, Ozkaya & Kose, 2013). Reports of harmful effects of EMR from Wi-Fi, mobile phones and computers are increasing rapidly in the last few decades. Living organisms are continually exposed to radiation during their life. The deterministic effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) are related to the exposure time and dose. The level of damage on the cell structure might vary among cells and be based on their metabolic activity. EMR can cause detrimental effects on cell function and chromosomal aberrations in exposed tissues (Al-Damegh, 2012; Lai & Singh, 1997; Moussa, 2005; Ozorak et al., 2013; Tsurita, Uno, Tsuno, Nagawa, & Muto, 1999; Valberg, Kavet, & Rafferty, 1997).
Because of the large amount of mobile phone and computer users, investigating, understanding, and monitoring any potential public health impacts are important ( Naziroglu, Tokat, & Demirci, 2012; Turker et al., 2011 ). Another problem that causes EMR exposure is the decrease in the ozone layer, and this issue leads to an increase in the amount of dangerous ultra violet (UV) radiation that the Earth's surface ( Thiele, Dreher, Maibach, & Packer, 2003 ). Due to EMR that originates from reduced ozone layer thickness and technological devices, it is estimated that numerous diseases will increase in the near future because of UV radiation and EMR. ( Al-Damegh, 2012, Mayer, 1992, Moussa, 2005, Ozorak et al., 2013, Verma et al., 2011 ). Electromagnetic fields can alter the energy levels and spin orientation of electrons and increase the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Accordingly, exposure to EMR is associated with enhanced ROS production in cells and tissues ( Naziroglu et al., 2012; Turker et al., 2011 ).
Although the knowledge of EMR damage in the pancreas is newly reported, studies on this subject have increased rapidly. Sakurai et al. Reported that glucose-stimulated insulin secretion was decreased by EMR exposure ( Sakurai, Koyama, Komatsubara, Jin, & Miyakoshi, 2005 ). Turker (2015) showed that EMR can cause ultrastructural changes in endocrine cells in the pancreas. EMR has also been shown to increase the diabetogenic effect of alloxan in mice ( Garyae, Kokaya, Mukhina, Leonova-Garyaeva, & Kokaya, 2007 ). There is no knowledge on the effects of EMR on exocrine cells and the curability of the harmful effects of radiation. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 2.
The results of this study indicate that a possible interaction may occur in diabetes mellitus and exocrine pancreas disease caused by EMR in the developmental period. Diabetes and exocrine pancreas diseases have been increasing in the last few decades, parallel to the use of technological devices that produce EMR, and the diagnosis of pancreatic diseases has been increasing in young people. These results indicate that endocrine cells of the pancreas are more susceptible to EMR than exocrine cells. The rats that we used this study were young, and the marked increase in lesions may be related to this factor. Further studies are necessary to evaluate the effects of EMR on the pancreas at various ages. Specifically, EMR may be harmful in young animals. The powerful antioxidant GA has a protective effect of EMR-induced pancreatic lesions. This study suggests a possible relationship between EMR exposure at a young age and pancreatic diseases. This study has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.


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The newest means of mindless protest by people utterly unaffected by that they profess to care so much about is pampered athletes taking a knee or otherwise refusing to participate during the playing of the national anthem. And now, members of a college marching band have taken up the noble protest, as Todd Starnes reports:
To say the East Carolina University Marching Band struck a wrong chord with fans would be an understatement.
Furious North Carolina football fans booed the band after several members refused to play the National Anthem – while others took a knee.
East Carolina's blatant disrespect of the Star-Spangled Banner happened Oct. 1st at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Local reports indicate about a dozen members of the Marching Pirates disgraced themselves on the football field.
At halftime – outraged fans got to have their say.
The stadium was filled with booing as the band prepared to perform its halftime show.
'I am ashamed of this school for letting the band do this,' one irate reader posted on the university's Facebook page. 'Shame ECU, shame!'
'What are you teaching these kids,' one parent asked. 'I believe the students have the right to protest but not on that field in uniform.'
And another reader offered this suggestion: 'What if those of us who write checks to the university stop sending them as our way of using our voice?
As one might expect, the feckless head of the University defended his witless charges:
ECU Chancellor Cecil Staton released a statement defending the marching band's disgraceful actions.
'While we acknowledge and understand the disappointment felt by many Pirate fans in response to the events at the beginning of today's football game, we urge all Pirate students, supporters and participants to act with respect for each other's views,' the chancellor wrote.
He also affirmed 'the rights of our students, staff and faculty to express their personal views.'
'Civil discourse is an East Carolina value and part of our ECU creed,' he wrote. 'We are proud that recent campus conversations on difficult issues have been constructive, meaningful exchanges that helped grow new understanding among our campus community.
Others in the community were less than impressed:
Kiernan Shanahan, a Raleigh attorney and member of the ECU board of trustees, told me he was shocked and appalled.
'The strong boos from the crowd when they realized what was happening certainly echoed the sentiment of the board,' Mr. Shanahan told me. 'It was unfortunate and poor judgment for these few band members to disrespect our country, to take advantage of the uniforms they were wearing as ECU Pirate band members – to advance a personal agenda.'
'We foster and encourage free speech but that has to be tempered by time, place and circumstances,' Mr. Shanahan said. 'It was not the right time, place and (it was) the incorrect manner for these students to articulate personal dissent. It reflected poorly on the band.
And so it did. It also reflected poorly on the University, not that the people in charge are capable of understanding that, and on colleges in general. It also reflected poorly on the teachers in charge of that band, who will presumably, do nothing to correct that example of unprofessional, juvenile, self-centered conduct.
But they have a First Amendment Right! No. They don't, not in the sense that they have a constitutionally defined and protected right to say and do whatever they want, when and wherever they want to do it.
To be sure, political protest is acknowledged to be the kind of free speech generally deserving of the greatest protection. Such speech need not be utterances, but symbolic acts such as burning the flag, and other such juvenile, boorish displays of poor upbringing and general self-important idiocy.
Oh, but you don't have the right to criticize these brave band members!
Oh, but I do. That's free speech too. The First Amendment does not guarantee that if I say or do something profoundly stupid, I have a right to suffer nothing for my foolishness, nor am I constitutionally immunized from criticism, whether temperate or heated.
What is forgotten—and purposely withheld by our progressively-addled media operatives—is there is no such thing as a right to play the clarinet or the sax, or any other instrument in the ECU Marching Band. The professor in charge of that band, had he any sense or backbone, would remove those youngsters, freeing them to protest on behalf of violent thugs too stupid not to confront police officers with guns, as they please. That's right, gentle readers, that professor may, if he chooses, tell his student musicians, barely out of teens youngsters whose positions in that band are granted by competitive audition, and who remain only as long as they maintain their skills at a sufficient high level, that there are to be no political/social protests. They are in that band for one primary purpose only: to perform. And when they perform, they do so professionally, meaning they play the music at the times and places proscribed and do nothing other than doing their best to play the music and hit their marks.
Many of these overlarge children are granted scholarships for playing in the band. Perhaps they need to learn that their employers always expect a certain level of decorum and professionalism and if they are unwilling to provide it, there may be severe economic consequences. Losing money does tend to quickly dry up one's revolutionary fervor.
There is nothing difficult about that—for professional teachers. There is nothing unconstitutional about such policies. All that is being demanded of the students is that they do what they have presumably joined the band to do: become better, perhaps even professional, musicians. As a professional musician, I understand this well. Professionals are there for one reason: to make music as well as possible. Anything else is irrelevant and simply not allowed. Should I have decided, in any ensemble in which I ever participated, that I wanted to make a political protest during a performance, I would have been out on my thoughtlessly political rear end before the next measure began, and rightfully so.
Interestingly enough, the same principle applies to professional sports.
There is no such thing as a right to play in the NFL or NBA. Accordingly, teams may impose any rule they choose. If they chose, they could demand military specification haircuts for their players, and those whose personas were dependent upon wild, long mops of hair would be free to surrender their multimillion dollar salaries in favor of their invaluable sense of style. By the same token, football players can't engage in taunting displays in the end zone after a touchdown. There is no difference in requiring other professional behaviors during other times on the field.
Representing any organization or business comes with rules of decorum. That's why restaurant employees that engage in what might be labeled political protests, such as refusing service to police officers, spitting in their food, or yelling will find themselves out of a job.
Too many Americans seem to have lost the ability to differentiate between constitutionally protected speech, and plain stupidity and rudeness. It's time we rediscovered actual civility. Perhaps we could start with the ECU Marching Band?
PRE-POSTING UPDATE: It seems there may be some adult supervision at the University after all:
In response to East Carolina Director of Athletics Jeff Compher's statement on Monday, the East Carolina Marching Pirates have announced that protests during the national anthem will no longer be tolerated during football games, effective immediately.
In an e-mail provided by the university to CBS WNCN North Carolina, Dr. William Staub, director of Athletic Bands; Chris Ulffers, director of the School of Music; and Dr. Chris Buddo, dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, made the following statement:
'We regret the actions taken by 19 members of the East Carolina University Marching Pirates on game day October 1st felt hurtful to many in our Pirate family and disrespectful to our country. We understand and respect this is an issue where emotions are strong. The Marching Pirates continue to be fully supportive of all the values the East Carolina University community holds dear.
We have met with the band and the members have collectively reaffirmed their commitment to the unique privilege and responsibility that comes with wearing the uniform of the Marching Pirates. College is about learning, and it is our expectation that the members of the Marching Pirates will learn from this experience and fulfill their responsibilities.
Sounds like the University took my advice and gave the kiddies the choice to continue on their newly discovered revolutionary careers or keep their scholarships and earn a college degree. Amazing how clarifying such choices can be.


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April Bucket List Update.00:00
I'm a couple of days late posting our 'April Bucket List' update but its better late than never, right?
During the month of April I was quite poorly with flu and the Intracranial idiopthic hypertension flared up, which really didn't help. I'm not really sure we achieved much on the bucket list but we did our best!
First up was 'Play In The Rain'. We did manage this! It was great fun. Ellie had a wonderful time splashing in puddles with her welly boots on! We didn't let those pesky April showers stop us, haha.
family walk in the woods which was second on our list! We're very lucky to have a huge woodland right on our doorstep. Moving here, was the best thing I ever did, not just for myself but for my children too. We have so much fun exploring the woods. The bluebells are all in bloom at the moment and they're just so lovely.
We didn't manage to have a picnic unfortunatly. The weather wasn't playing on our side. Hopefully in May though!
Donate stuff to charity. Yes! I did this! I donated a bag full of clothes that the kids had hardly used. They seem to grow out of clothes quicker than they can wear them.
teddy bear sand art bottles from Baker Ross (sent for review purposes). We also made finger print animals.
Learn a new recipe. I didn't do this one. Again. I really want to invest in a slow cooker again. That was really handy last time and so much easier! I also use to try new recipes every other week!
I also didn't manage to plant any seeds or flowers, sadly. Maybe this month though!
I DID find a new T.V series to watch. Well, it was a BBC drama but it still counts! It's called Thirteen about a girl who was kidnapped and held for thirteen years! It's on BBC iPlayer if you're interested. I also wrote about it in my recent favourties post.
And last but not least was 'Blow bubbles with the kids' Ellie and I had a fab time blowing bubbles in the back garden! The cat thought they were fascinating and tried chasing them. She popped one with her paw and her reaction? She ran away and growled, haha. Funny cat she is.
I also had a few proud mummy moments during April. Harrys parents evening went SO well! And the others are doing fantastic at school. I'm feeling really blessed & proud.
What did you achieve in April? Let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear :)
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Sounds like you did good!!!ReplyDelete
I think you did really well! The series you mention sounds really interesting, I am going to see if I can find it. Kaz xReplyDelete
Sounds like you achieved loads! I can't function at all when poorly, so well done! Hope you're all better now and thanks for sharing #bestandworstReplyDelete
I think the bluebells have looked particularly good this year - hopefully you'll get that picnic! #bestandworstReplyDelete
Those teddy bear sand art things are so cute! I think you've managed to do alot of fun things :) Thanks for linking up #bestandworstReplyDelete
That is such a good idea to have monthly bucket lists! There is so much to do in our new house, setting up our little business and with my blogs that I think it would be a good idea if we had one too. You have inspired me. Thank you.ReplyDelete
Love this monthly bucket list idea. Really puts the "carpe diem" spirit into each diem, doesn't it?ReplyDelete
Ah love this, glad you got to do the things you planned! Playing in the rain is so much fun! #binkylinkyReplyDelete
You certainly had a good April. I haven't even finished with my 2015 book list yet. But things out to be better in the months to come, so I'll try to get them ticked off too like you did :) - Dean of Little StepsReplyDelete
I'm so impressed you read two books! I'm terrible. Hope you better now. Sounds like you have managed loads. We got a picnic in last weekend but technically it was May!! #binkylinky xReplyDelete
I think you did good for April. I will have to check out that to series, there just is nothing on at the moment and I like the sound of this. Let's hope May brings warm weather for lots of picnics XReplyDelete
This is such a good idea, I think I may have to pinch this! 😘 I love playing in the rain with my daughter! Thank you for sharing this #BinkyLinkyReplyDelete
Just came here from #BinkyLinky :)ReplyDelete
I love this idea of creating a bucket list. I probably should make a list too so I can get things done! Especially when Im with my boys all the time, I can follow the list for activities to do with them. Its great that you were able to check off lots! Love the coloured sand crafts you made! xx
Such a good idea. The bluebell wood looks lovely. Great book choices too.ReplyDelete
It sounds like you made good progress on your bucket list. Well done! Thanks for linking up to the #BinkyLinkyReplyDelete
Sounds like you had a great month despite the setbacks. I don't know if I achieved much last month, but I stayed alive, so that's a good thing! :)ReplyDelete
Really pleased to hear that parent's evening went so well! April was dire for me, I just did not have much luck with it at all! H xReplyDelete
You did really considering you were not well great update Thanks for linking to the #binkylinkyReplyDelete
We have a bluebell wood in our village too - so magical! I watched the first episode of 13 and need to catch up on the others... luckily it's Sunday tomorrow ; )ReplyDelete
So sorry to hear that you have been so poorly but well done for being such a strong person. We should all take a leaf out of your book xReplyDelete
That Thirteen programme was amazing and disturbing. I watched it too. Good luck with the remaining reading.ReplyDelete
Ahhh what a great list for April. I love your monthly bucket list keeps you motivated and on to them more than new years resolutions. I have a reading list a mile long to catch up on. Thanks for linking up to Share With Me. I have enjoyed reading your blog posts and so grateful for you linking up. I hope you will continue to link up in the next few weeks as I had the reins over to the new Share With Me hostess and continue long after linking up with her too. #sharewithmeReplyDelete
You enjoyed some wonderful things in April, even when not feeling well. Bet your kiddo enjoyed it all.ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for taking the time out to visit my blog and comment, I truly appreciate it. (Please do not leave URLs/links in the comments, thank you!)


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GAO denies Sierra Nevada's Commercial Crew protest on Dream Chaser exclusion
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO ) denied a protest filed by Sierra Nevada Corporation on Jan. 5, after the Louisville, Colorado-based firm's Dream Chaser spacecraft was not selected to move forward under the Commercial Crew transportation Capability phase of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The protest was filed after the Sept. 16, 2014 announcement that NASA had selected Boeing's CST-100 and SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft to provide transportation services for astronauts to the International Space Station.
In their protest, SNC stated that the evaluation NASA conducted went outside what the space agency had said would be conducted. Deviating from the criteria that SNC had expected Dream Chaser to encounter. The company also suggested that competitors were not provided with notification as to what the central objectives would be in terms of the determining factors in the evaluation and selection process.
The GAO described the various spacecraft that had been offered up by the competitors under the Commercial Crew Program as follows:
Sierra Nevada offered its Dream Chaser crew transportation system (a lifting body spacecraft), launched using United Launch Alliance's Atlas 5 launch vehicle, and landed horizontally on normal runways. Sierra Nevada's price was $2.55 billion.
Boeing offered its CST-100 crew transportation system (a capsule spacecraft), also launched using United Launch Alliance's Atlas 5 launch vehicle, and landed using parachute and airbag systems for hard-surface landings, or contingency water landings. Boeing's price was $3.01 billion.
SpaceX offered its Crew Dragon crew transportation system (also a capsule spacecraft), launched using SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch vehicle, and landed using parachutes and propulsive soft landing systems for hard-surface landings, or contingency water landings. SpaceX's price was $1.75 billion.
NASA had decided that CST-100 and Dragon V2 represented the best proposals in terms of a return on the government's investment under commercial crew. The CST-100 was viewed as the strongest of the three candidates for technical, management reasons as well as past performance by its manufacturer, Boeing. In terms of SpaceX, the most dominate cause for the selection of the Dragon V2 – was its lower cost.
NASA issued the following response to the GAO's decision.
"The GAO has notified NASA that it has denied Sierra Nevada Corporation's protest of the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability contract awards. NASA is pleased the GAO's decision allows the agency to move forward and continue working with Boeing and SpaceX on the Launch America initiative that will enable safe and reliable crew transportation to and from the International Space Station on American spacecraft launched from the United States, ending the nation's sole reliance on Russia for such transportation. The case remains under the protective order and blackout until the GAO releases its decision."
The GAO stated that despite contentions made by SNC, the Request For Proposals that NASA issued – stated clearly that each proposal would be reviewed with the objective of having the spacecraft be certified by the close of 2017.
SNC also had questioned the validity of SpaceX's claims concerning the price and financial resources that were at the company's disposal. According to Sierra Nevada, this served to skew the evaluation process, specifically the mission suitability evaluation factor. The GAO stated that these claims were not supported either by the evaluation record or by the terms of the solicitation.
In regard to the aspects of the various offerings under CCtCap, the GAO issued the following statement: The GAO decision takes no position on the relative merits of these proposal approaches to NASA's Commercial Crew Transportation Capability Contract. Instead, GAO reviewed the conclusions reached by NASA to determine if they were reasonable, and consistent with the evaluation approach NASA set out in its solicitation.
Specifics about the decision made by the GAO contained sensitive information concerning source selection and proprietary nature, as such, these elements were not released to the general public and were only made available to either select NASA personnel or to outside counsel (those admitted under the GAO protective order issued for this protest). A public version is expected to be released in the near future (within the next few weeks).
Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser space plane was unique among the CCP candidates as it was the only lifting-body design, essentially a mini shuttle which would have been launched atop a United Launch Alliance (ULA ) Atlas V 401 booster, rendezvoused and docked to the space station – and then landed back at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. Even though NASA might have taken a pass on the Dream Chaser – other space agencies have expressed interest in the design. Both the European Space Agency and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency are considering the spacecraft for use.
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Reader Comments
Another one bites the dust in SpaceX's wake. Maybe if SpaceX would've not bid, then, SNC would be a finalist.
Maybe if NASA had built a Super Heavy Lift Vehicle after Apollo instead of the space shuttle as a do-everything-pay-for-itself cargo bay of dreams then we would have a space program instead of some tin cans going in circles. Going nowhere. There never should have been a SpaceX- it is actually a joke compared to what we are capable of.
Gary Church SpaceX was started by a private effort between Musk & several others. The fact that they succeeded where many others have failed is worth noting. Eventually private industry efforts had to come to fruition. This is what should've happened as follow-on to Apollo. Oh, and our capabilities are starting to ramp up. No administration can terminate the Dragon spacecraft or the F-9 launch vehicle, because it is in private company hands.
What "should have happened as a follow-on to Apollo" was a much larger launch vehicle than the Saturn V and a base on the Moon. SpaceX is actually a sad example of how far the mighty have fallen. You can call it what you want. The company has sucked up enough tax dollars and free NASA support to start launching satellites but whether they can go it alone or if they can do anything else has yet to be seen. Considering how far behind schedule they are I doubt they will ever fly anyone to the ISS. The faux escape system on the toxic dragon is a huge red flag. The company was started by Musk but NASA and tax dollars made SpaceX real and the taxpayer will never see a return for it; SpaceX shareholders will.
Eventually private space efforts will not come to fruition; they will fail to go anywhere. Only Super Heavy Lift Vehicles and vast governmental resources can take humankind Beyond Earth Orbit. New Space is the worst thing that has ever happened to space exploration.


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Here are the things I have going against me:
1. I am 44 years old. That means that my metabolism is abandoning me (not that it ever was really on my side). It also means that it takes me longer to heal and recover from just about anything. When I was in my early 30's, it was an easy thing to lose the weight. It literally slid off me once I made the decision to lose it. Not anymore. It's comfortable now, and it doesn't see a need to go anywhere.
2. 40+ years' worth of acute bronchitis screwed up my lungs. It's the kind that can't be touched by antibiotics; you have to let run its course. I had it every year as a child. As an adult, if I'm not extremely careful every cold I get as an adult turns into bronchitis. Every year it happens, it gets a little worse and worries me a little more. My Sensei recently asked me if I had scar tissue in my lungs as a result of the bronchitits. I've never been to a doctor to confirm, mainly because I'm phobic of doctors (another post for another day). But if there isn't, I'd be surprised.
3. I technically have a congenital heart defect. Actually, according to the cardiologist I saw when I was 14, the diagnosis is idiopathic dilatation of the main pulmonary artery with associated mild pulmonary regurgitation. You can read an article about it here. While the Doc saw no need for activity limitations or further cardiology follow-ups, it can still affect me, especially since I'm not 14 anymore. Which is why I have to be careful about pushing myself too hard, too fast.
4. I am impatient and a perfectionist. Not only do I want to do it now, I want to do it right. I don't expect myself to do it right the first go. But by the fourth or fifth? Yeah, I should have down pat. So, no pressure or anything. The fact that I've been working on running 5k since February and I'm barely squeaking in a mile sticks in my craw. I don't compare myself to the rest, I compare myself to the best and get frustrated that I don't measure up.
5. I am an emotional eater. Boy, can I pack it away. I can eat a lot. Thankfully these days I don't do as much binge eating, but it does still happen. I also tend toward the savory/salty, which means entire bags of chips, a whole pizza, or the entire restaurant lasagna dinner, complete with garlic bread. It all goes in mah belleh.
6. Genetics. I will never have slim hips, perky breasts, a flat tummy, or a thigh gap. When I was at my lowest—135, which according to this cardiologist report I'm looking at is less than what I weighed at 14!—I thought I still had more to go because the pooch was still there and there was still softness around my hips. My boobs went from a 38DD to a 34D. No catching a break there.
These are the things working against me. Today, I ran for a mile outside. Where people can see me. I accomplished it in my fastest pace to date.
Then, I tacked on an additional two miles while walking home. I went the long way.
So now? I have a three mile loop all tracked out and ready for me to run.
So yeah, I have stuff working against me. Some of it is out of my control. Some of it I have to work around.
But I'm doing it anyway.
Which means you can, too.


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While most of the world is taking it easy on this final week of the year (how time flies!), you and I are on a different level. Why? Because we know that in order to make 2018 rock, we need to have a system in place! That's why this past week there seemed to be nonstop conversation about GOALS. But not just talk… there was action. We also got deep into a very fragile relationship dynamic between parents and children, a critical health issue you may have and not be aware of, an inspirational story on giving back that YOU made into a movement, and a little rant on the negative effects of technology! Now let's get this party started because Auld Lang Syne is about to be cued…
Personal Development Chat – 2018 Goal Setting Workshop
Like many, you probably have more than a few areas in life you want to see improve in 2018. So how do you decide your MAIN priority? And, once you do, how do you see it realized? Well, you need a system. Plain and simple. So I decided this week – the very last of the year – would be the ideal time to go LIVE and teach a workshop about my game-changing system that will ensure YOUR goals are finally met. Trust me, you're going to want to set aside required "me time" for this one. My husband, Bret, says it's one of the most valuable things I've ever done FOR YOU in Social Media. Make sure you have a pen and paper on hand, and get ready to dig deep as you take part in the following lesson! I'm truly excited for you!
To get your priorities and goals and dreams in check, why not invest in YOU with a daily plan? Honestly, I can't think of a better method than this new edition of Smart Life PUSH Journals! Why? Because it was created by you.
Relationship Chat – The Power Of Giving Back
A powerful obligation we, as people, have to fulfill is the practice of giving. No matter what position you are currently at in life, when you give to strangers in need… the impact is deeply felt. From both sides. It's a reciprocity thing. The following video is really too special to try and put into words. And that is because of what YOU did. I've decided to make it a compilation of what – ultimately (and quickly!) – became its own mini movement over just a few days. I'm still floored by the response and all the lives that have been impacted! Be prepared to have your emotions moved, like REALLY moved, as you take in the 12 Envelope Challenge…
Health Chat – How To Know If You Have A Hormonal Imbalance
Is something about you not operating the way it once was? You just feel off. And then, like a responsible person, you head to the doctor. Unfortunately, though, they're often preoccupied with prescribing you some medication and/or putting you under the knife. But you know your body and that doesn't feel like the right course of action.
Perhaps you have symptoms that might include:
- Skin (dryness, acne, rashes)
- Mental-state (mood swings, anxiety, inability to sleep)
- Health (low energy, ravenous hunger)
- Sex drive (libido is way up or down)
Let me tell you, the culprit might be a hormonal imbalance. I'll show you in this video HOW you can quickly discern if that is the case.
Bottom line, at the end of the day, to get your hormones balanced… you've got to figure out how you're supposed to be eating. And that was my sole intention behind creating ONE3ONE. You are a study of one, after all. It's not too late to sign up for the next cycle starting first thing in the New Year! You owe it to yourself to bring it in right.
Life Hack Chat – The Negative Effects Of Technology
The side effects technology has on our daily lives can't be over overstated, right? And listen, there's no arguing the benefits we have gained as a society from crazy impressive technological advancements. In areas as varied as health, education, exercise, entertainment, and the list goes on. But! As with all things in life, we have to practice moderation! Don't you think? Honestly, this "new school" tech, for me, has simply gone too far. It seems to me that while our lives are supposed to be made simpler and faster with all this fancy stuff, it's really anything but. Which might be why I'm sorting this video under Life Hack Chat. For irony purposes. Oh, the humanity!
Family Chat – When Parents Say Hurtful Things
We all know that kids don't come with an instruction manual. That seems a bit unfair, though, because parenting is certainly the most important – yet difficult – job on the planet! Parents, myself included, make mistakes all the time. And, that's okay. It's just part of the journey. Hopefully, as the years pass, we learn from our mishaps and improve as parents – as people, in general. But there are times we may not even know we're doing wrong. Our intentions might even be great. In this next video, I hope to shed some light on one such (super common) scenario — and it involves children and BODY IMAGE.
Listen, if you have a loved one who's struggling with their weight, the only way to communicate is to lead by example. Get your health on point! It doesn't matter if you eat clean and/or look great in jeans. It's about everything working right. Your energy, your sleep, your diet, your memory, your moods, etc.
ONE3ONE Movement encompasses whole health and would be a wonderful way for you, as a parent, to illustrate priorities to your child.
Personal Development Chat – How To Achieve Your Daily Goals
With the New Year in plain sight, it was a given to bookend this week's Snapshot with all things related to achieving your goals! If you're an entrepreneur or working full time with a side hustle or have little ones running around (but are desperate to see your passion realized) or whatever it is for YOU and your busy schedule, listen to me… it's imperative to block out time on your daily schedule! You've got to prioritize your day-to-day with a plan. This will ensure your success because we all know life happens. Distractions are a given, right? Well, it's about time you honored yourself by seeing your goals realized in the New Year – no matter what. Please allow me to help you NOT let your priorities get pushed to the side with this "show and tell" video, featuring a behind-the-scenes look inside my Smart Life PUSH Journal and HOW/WHY I do the way I do…
As I write this, the emotion is getting real. I mean, what a year this has been! We've been through so much together, you and me.
You made my dream of shaking up the senseless world of diet become a reality. The ONE3ONE Method has literally become a movement with tens of thousands of lives already changed in less than a year. We did it!
You told me all the changes you wanted to see with Smart Life PUSH Journals. They were brilliant and I took them. And now you have, more than ever, what you need to make the New Year everything you desire it to be!
I could go on and on about the daily impact you have on my life, but there's a New Year to prep for. To get centered for. Feel excited about. And BELIEVE in.
You know what I believe in? YOU.
Listen, I'm so honored to bring in 2018 with your continued support. And, as always, I promise to be there for you.
Let's make this a year to remember, okay?
See you next year! (how surreal does that sound!?)
Much love.


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Here's an unearthed gem from Craig. This was one of my favourites from the latter days of the band. I believe this is a rehersal take, (working out guitar bits and getting the drive right). Recorded on the fly, '84 at lower Rankin St. Hope you enjoy. Also added to; Splinters | A Book for […]Continue reading
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No hiding place for a good comment.
To good to be left hiding on the 'About' page so I'm throwing this comment of Gordon's up front. As Gordon says we've spent some time going through the 100+ tapes we have between us and found a goldmine of un-recorded, un-finished, un-plugged songs, many that I had forgotten, and that's bad, because I wrote […]Continue reading


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The red arrow in the above picture shows two sliding doors with full-size paintings attached. When closed, the doors combine into one large picture. If opened, they reveal a secret room behind.
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Rotating Secret Bookshelf Door
The Modern Hotel in Waikiki contains this large rotating bookshelf door that rotates in the evening to allow passage to the Lobby Bar.
Secret Stash Room Behind Bookcase Door
This secret bookshelf door built by a Reddit user conceals the entrance to a small storage room used to secure guns and valuables.
Secret Room Behind Bookshelf Doors
Ed Skoudis office includes this hidden space behind two secret bookshelf doors. The suit of armor is a nice touch to this classy, steam punk themed office.
Office Wall Panel Secret Door
The office in the Steam Punk Home has a couple secret passages, including this wall panel that opens as a secret door.
Secret Bookshelf Door in Library
Found this picture of a nice secret bookshelf door in a library wall, but don't have any accompanying information.
Bookshelf Door to Hidden Broom Closet
This bookshelf door posted to GardenWeb is mounted on 3 large hinges and swings out to reveal a secret broom closet. The hinges are visible on the right hand side, so it's not a complete secret. However, it still serves it's purpose nicely.
Secret Custom Bookshelf Door
This home for sale in Michigan includes a secret bookshelf door in the basement that conceals a hidden storage room.
Secret Staircase Behind Bookcase Door
This secret bookcase door featured on DesignSoak moves to reveal a secret staircase.
Secret Bookshelf Door to Attic
This bookcase door, featured on Experience Cabinetry and Design, swings out to reveal a secret entrance to the attic space of the home.


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Today I'm busy embroidering fat bees on lovely Bute tweed that will become zippy purses. All in preparation to show next weekend at the Fruitmarket Gallery's Design Market. Got lots to show but always like to make some new pieces to keep it fresh.
Here's the link to the event page for more info.


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AUDRAIN COUNTY - A criminal investigation was underway Tuesday after a man's death and a vehicle fire. Foul play was suspected.
Audrain County sheriff's deputies responded shortly after noon Tuesday to a report of a vehicle fire and a man down in the road on Audrain Road 913.
Authorities cleared the scene Tuesday night, hours after the road was blocked off.
A neighbor provided to KOMU 8 reporters a description of the scene of the investigation.
It appears investigators have moved out of the area, and our crew is at an area pointed out to us by a neighbor from the other side of the road closure - There is police tape, tire marks, blood and a burning stench here @KOMUnews pic.twitter.com/Wg1LVPVFjM— Craig White (@CraigWhiteMIZ) December 13, 2017
KOMU 8's reporters on scene saw what appeared to be blood, gauze, gloves, police tape and evidence markers.
Crews put out the fire and the victim was transported to the hospital where he later died of his injuries. Deputies located the victim on the street.
Authorities said they would not release the identity of the victim until the next of kin is notified.
At least a dozen law enforcement officers were at the scene.
The Mexico Department of Public Safety and the Missouri State Highway Patrol were assisting with the investigation.


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Psalm 130:3-4: "If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared."
God has always wanted faithful followers of his commandments even when God knows no man is without sin. The writer of Ecclesiastes 7:20 said "Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins".
The writer of Psalm 139 reminds us that wherever we go, wherever we rest, whatever word is on the tip of our tongue the Lord knows it all. Knowing our secrets are never secrets should humble us when considering the all-knowing God.
We must treasure the blessing of forgiveness daily and let the forgiveness be reflected to everyone you meet. It gives us that immediate self-correction so we do not think more highly of ourselves when looking at others.
Be happy that God does not want us to perish because of Satan's worldly temptations and tricks.
It is important to know that God chooses to offer forgiveness to all that are willing to accept God's forgiveness. God has made forgiveness available freely and daily in the safety of his love.
2 Peter 3:9: "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."
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The Kutting Edge Cart Path Edger is currently used on numerous golf courses, college campuses, and public parks today with great reviews from our customers. This is the only attachment that will pay for itself within the first use. One experienced operator, one Kutting-Edge Cart Path Edger, and one work truck, a 18 hole golf course can be completed within 3 1/2 - 4 hours.
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The Kutting Edge Sidewalk Edger for the Commercial Zero Turn Mower is the first sidewalk edger of this type designed to use on a Commercial Zero Turn Mower. The Kutting Edger Sidewalk Edger will allow a commercial cutter to edge pathways and curbs in less time allowing the commercial cutter to go to their next client sooner.
The Kutting Edge Sidewalk Edger works using down pressure from the Electro-Hydraulic pump, which means no whirling blades to throw debris that can injure bystanders, or damage property. The Kutting Edge Sidewalk Edger is available for Hustler heavy frame commercial zero turn mowers. Other lines are currently being evaluated.
The Kutting Edge Sidewalk Edger is ideal for edging carts paths on golf courses, parks, cemeteries, and any other application where a manicured pathway is important for your clients.
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The Entre-deux-Mers region refers the 2 great Bordeaux rivers: The Garonne and the Dordogne. Cast afloat for the vineyards by boat! There are tours organised to suit all tastes and budgets. Take a boat for a wine cruise from the Cité du Vin, awarded with the « Vignobles & Decouvertes » label, towards the Medoc or the citadel towns of Bourg and Blaye, stopping for a tasting or two "en route". Try a dinner cruise on the Garonne or the Dordogne - a magic harmony of gastronomy, wine and the river.
Don't forget the biannual Bordeaux Fête le Vin which is celebrated on the banks of the Garonne where the wine trade started centuries ago.
Treat yourself to a sumptuous meal on the Garonne or the Dordogne while admiring the illuminated city of Bordeaux during the beautiful summer evenings. Live an unforgettable moment, accompanied by your family or your friends, while sailing in front of the splendid facades classified with the inheritance of UNESCO. Try a dinner cruise in Bordeaux on the Garonne or the Dordogne - a magical harmony combining gastronomy, wine and river.


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Smart Global Content Delivery in the Age of AI
Klaus Fleischmann
Tuesday, 26 March, 2019
Content is the currency and fuel of the digital transformation we are experiencing. The goal is to create a coherent customer experience 24/7 throughout all channels, formats, and languages. This requires a global content strategy that continuously creates and delivers content on target. To that end, the content strategy has to answer questions such as: What information do we push or curate through which channels for what users? What is the impact and how deep does it have to be localized or even transcreated? Where do we need the creativity, cultural touches, and intuition of humans and where can we just leave it up to the machines and AI? What does this mean for our supplier base?
In the creation process, content has to be tagged according to these considerations and aligned with the content strategy. Metadata is the key to delivering content, so content can be searched, filtered, personalized, and distributed. In the localization step, a dynamic quality model takes into account the classical factors costs vs. quality vs. speed, but also purpose, brand impact, shelf life etc. Content profiling enables you to classify the content and to control the appropriate process. This classification triggers different localization strategies – FAUT, managed MT, transcreation – and makes localization budgets more dynamic. Thus, content owners can prioritize and precisely control the kind of output they need. On the delivery side, since electronic distribution has become ubiquitous, users expect to find relevant information within seconds and thus content must be much more targeted and address different communication patterns. Analytics, statistics, and direct user feedback provide information about user interests and behavior. This data can then be used by AI to further refine MT and content profiling engines as well as terminology or style issues, creating a closed loop throughout the chain of content.
Klaus Fleischmann
Klaus grew up with languages and computers in Austria and the US. He studied conference interpreting in Vienna and Monterey, California, and technical communication at Danube University Krems. After spending many years gaining experience in the US translation industry, Klaus founded Kaleidoscope as a consulting and software company for international documentation in 1996. Since 2000, Klaus is also CEO of eurocom Translation Services in Vienna, Austria. And since 2015, Klaus proudly serves on the GALA Board of Directors. Klaus regularly presents lectures and university courses on terminology, translation management and global content strategies in Austria and abroad. Follow Klaus on @klauskaleidos.
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A Justina wedding dress is in itself a special event. The finest silks in the world are shaped and sculpted for a one of a kind fit, and sold to the finest retailers in the world. Fantasy dresses that are known for their eloquent voice of dramatic silk draping, as well as the fresh romantic and modern nature of the classical music inspired collections. Integral to the Justina culture is the invoking of elements from high art symphonic blends of ballet, movement, and opera to create a relevant strikingly new ideas about wedding dresses.
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Justina frequently appears in the media. She has been featured as a cover story for many magazines including Globe and Mail's Report of Small Business, and a variety of other TV and radio programs throughout Canada and the US. She is frequently asked to speak at domestic and international conferences such as (TedX), hosted by cultural think tanks, universities, religious forums, spiritual retreats, as well as fundraising and foundation events for the arts.
She has written for Convivium Magazine, has had a column for HuffingtonPost.com, and currently has a social column in Ottawa Life Magazine.
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Villa For Sale in Guadalmina (Guadalmina Alta) €695,000 (£622,206*)
If you have any questions about this Villa in Guadalmina, then please complete the form below and a member of our team will be happy to help you or call +34 952 880 941 and speak to Chris.
A stylish 4 bedroom family villa with a Moroccan twist in a highly sought after area of Guadalmina Alta. This beautiful south west facing property is walking distance to amenities has a gated drive and golf and mountain views.
Entry is through a beautiful old door to the spacious hall. From here there is access to the large living room with a centre feature fireplace and adjacent dining area with french doors leading out to a covered terrace overlooking the swimming pool.
The modern, fully fitted kitchen was fully refurbished only 5 years ago and leads onto a light filled office and has access to a rear garden with a bar, pergola, bbq, outside dining area and a conveniently placed lemon tree. Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom and a modern bathroom with a walk in shower.
The first floor has an ensuite master bedroom with a spacious and private, south west facing terrace, offering golf views.
A further two double bedrooms, one with large dressing/sitting area share a bathroom.
There is a very large basement room that is currently used as a lovely second sitting room. There is a beautiful open fireplace and high windows for ventilation. Adjacent to this room is a full bathroom and large store cupboard.
The property also has solar panels for hot water, electric gates and wood flooring throughout.
The area the villa is set in, is tranquil and residential, and is minutes away from the Commercial centre Guadalmina Alta, where there is an abundance of things to do, with restaurants, vets, pharmacy, bars, news agents, real estate companies and supermarkets.
In summary, this is a lovely family home, full of character and style, located in a very sought after area and close to all amenities.
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Meet Sherri. She's both good cop and bad cop, all rolled into one. Like a box of chocolates, you never really know what you're going to get: some are sweet, some have more kick than others, all are awesome.
As a Squamish import – where are you from originally and what drew you to Squamish?
I've moved around a lot through my life and spent two years as a young cook in Whistler. I moved to PEI in order to realize how much I loved the west coast and chose Squamish as a place to stay for now.
What is your greatest pet peeve?
Probably loud and unnecessary noise. I tend to remove myself from any noisy situations or pull out the full librarian "shush".
Would you rather have to always bike in the rain to/from work or teach a kindergarten class for a day?
Given my aversion to boisterous and sticky children, I would opt to have a damp tushy daily from my bike commute rather than teach a kindergarten class. I'm not a good teacher anyways.
What are your top three favourite extracurricular activities?
I'm a big fan of naps! Otherwise heading to the gym or playing video games are good ways to keep my sanity. Oh, and hiking takes the edge off as well.
What's your favourite music genre?
I'll listen to just about anything that isn't country music, though I've been listening to a lot of alternative/rock music lately.


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Mad Cowgirl
English (2006) | 89 minutes
Director: Gregory Hatanaka
Cast: Devon Odessa, James Duval, Sarah Lassez, Vic Chao, Walter Koenig
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A registered sex offender was charged Monday with 14 counts of phone harassment for allegedly making a series of sexually suggestive phone calls to area women and health care providers.
An initial appearance for Jeffrey A. Kastning is pending in Outagamie County Circuit Court.
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He is a registered sex offender as a result of a 1995 conviction for attempted first-degree sexual assault while armed.
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The final extract from Daniel Scott's book is taken from his chapter, 'Keep up to date'.
As an educator it is important to keep up to date with your subject-specialist expertise and emerging teaching practices. This is a process known as continuing professional development (CPD): retaining, maintaining and developing your professional credibility with your learners and organisation. While it can be challenging to find suitable and appropriate training and the time to participate, it is essential for your professional growth and to ensure that your learners are taught up-to-date knowledge, skills and rel- evant legislation. CPD is also important in learning about new tools and resources that can enhance your practices. However, it's not just about knowing the latest thing, but about designing great teaching and learning though technology. It's good to be on top of your game, to keep abreast of changes and emerging and trending digital technologies.
This final chapter summarises how you can keep up to date with the growing abundance of digital technologies and their potential contribution to learning. It introduces you to some ways that you can get up to speed on the latest ILT trends, engage and collaborate with other professionals, promote your own good practice and join courses or profes- sional bodies/associations.
Continuing professional development
CPD is not just about staying current in your specialist subject, but includes face-to-face, blended and online pedagogies and organisational and national policies. All of these will positively impact on your job role and improve and enhance your practices. Another reason to embrace CPD is to stay current and validated, especially in the use of ILT, as those who use ILT most effectively are agile when meeting the demands and challenges of twenty-first-century learning.
To effectively plan and facilitate your CPD, it's useful to have an action plan of the things you wish to experiment with, develop, implement and evaluate to enhance your practices. At the same time, keep an eye open (or have others do it for you) for new ideas in designing teaching and assessment. Having a plan makes it more likely that you will investigate and apply what you set out to do and reflect on its success. It's important to not become complacent in your knowledge, skills and experience – be proactive and take the lead on your own development. The more effort and involvement you put into your professional development, the richer your knowledge, skills and experience will become.
Below is a list of organisations and bodies that offer professional support and are rele- vant to the further education and skills sectors.
» Association for Research in Post-Compulsory Education (ARPCE) – http://arpce.org.uk
» Association of Colleges (AoC) – www.aoc.co.uk
» Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) – www.aelp.org.uk
» Chartered Institute for Educational Assessors – www.herts.ac.uk/ciea/chartered- institute-of-educational-assessors
» Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) – www.cipd.co.uk
» The Chartered Institution for Further Education – www.fecharter.org.uk
» Chartered Management Institute – www.managers.org.uk
» Education and Training Foundation (ETF) – www.et-foundation.co.uk
» Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe (EPALE) – https://ec.europa.eu/epale
» FE News – www.fenews.co.uk
» FE Week – https://feweek.co.uk
» General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) – www.gtcni.org.uk
» HOLEX – http://holex.org.uk
» The Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL) – www.itol.org
» International Professional Development Association (IPDA) – http://ipda.org.uk
» Learning and Skills Research Network – https://lsrn.wordpress.com
» Learning and Work Institute – www.learningandwork.org.uk
» National Education Union – https://neu.org.uk
» Society for Education and Training (SET) – https://set.et-foundation.co.uk
» Tutor Voices – https://tutorvoicesblog.wordpress.com
» University and College Union (UCU) – www.ucu.org.uk
» Workers' Educational Association (WEA) – www.wea.org.uk
|Reflective Task
» Using Appendix 6.1 (and considering Appendix 1.1), reflect on your current practices and the contents of the previous chapters. Identify and list areas you wish to explore further or imple- ment in your practices. For example, what new digital tools and resources do you want to try out? How do you want to digitally enhance your curriculum offering? Perhaps you want to iden- tify people to collaborate with or observe others' use of ILT? You might like to take this time to think about:
» As well as preparing a Personal and Professional Development Plan, you may want to include digital capabilities in your own appraisal process to track progress and development.
» Use Appendix 6.2 to log your progress and evaluation, and update it frequently.
CPD opportunities
Higher education courses are good opportunities to learn about underpinning theories and pedagogies, build new professional relationships with like-minded others, and learn about new kinds of ILT and how to use them in the classroom. Several universities offer distance, blended, taught or research-based ILT programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. If this interests you, do research locally and nationally to see what different institutions have to offer and the potential costs. Alternatively, you may be in- terested in the following vocational qualifications that may be offered locally:
» Level 1 Award in Digital Technologies for Learning
» Level 3 Award and Diploma in Digital Learning Design
» Level 4 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Digital Learning Design
» Level 4 Award in Digital Learning for Educators
» Level 4 Award for Technology Enabled Educators
» Level 4 Certificate in Technology in Learning Delivery
Free CPD programmes
Many organisations and universities offer free online courses, called MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), which are often short or 'taster' courses. MOOCs are delivered online or in a VLE and are usually open internationally, meaning that the courses typi- cally have a large cohort, giving you the opportunity to connect with like-minded individ- uals from around the world. You are expected to be self-motivated and navigate yourself through the course; however, there are online tutors to help. The more aspects of a MOOC you participate and collaborate in, the more you will gain from it.
Most MOOCs are free; however, some charge for obtaining a certificate of completion and course materials. Below is a range of free online courses that you can join and participate in.
» Alison – https://alison.com
» Coursera – www.coursera.org
» edX – www.edx.org
» FutureLearn – Blended Learning Essentials: Getting Started – www.futurelearn.com/ courses/blended-learning-getting-started
» FutureLearn – Blended Learning Essentials: Embedding Practice – www.futurelearn. com/courses/blended-learning-embedding-practice
» FutureLearn – Blended Learning Essentials: Developing Digital Skills – www. futurelearn.com/courses/blended-learning-digital-skills
» FutureLearn – Blended Learning Essentials: Digitally-Enriched Apprenticeships – www. futurelearn.com/courses/blended-learning-digitally-enriched-apprenticeships
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What To Do When You Have Doubts
From the fist sentence in James epistle, to the very last, James calls the believer to live with integrity. No matter what. James' words almost seem merciless, scolding those who experience doubt, especially given their circumstances (trials of various kinds). Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. In love, James gives insight to those…Read More
FaithWorks: Book of James Bible Study
Welcome to FaithWorks: The Book of James Bible Study I want to begin our study with two simple questions: 1). If you never told a single person that you were a follower of Christ, would they know you were anyway? 2). Would the people who know what God is like, based on they way you…Read More


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Whither Now, Old Frenemies
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Tags: Aging | Cartoons | Change | Childhood | Culture | Culture Shock | Frenemies | Political Correctness | Progressives
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David And Nichelle Are Still Looking Good
Time passes and with it pass those who were dear to each of us, so it's good to see that some old associates are still looking good. Better in its own odd way, though David, Nichelle, and I haven't had any interactions for close to 30 year, my wives now work closely with them on a regular basis and they're all friends.
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Taking a loved one to the hospital is never fun. When that loved one is elderly it's even more painful because the prognosis is less often good.
An elderly man had a massive heart attack and the family drove him to the emergency room. After a while the ER doctor appeared wearing a long face.
"I'm afraid Grandpa is "brain-dead", but his heart is still beating."
"Oh, Dear God," cried his wife, "We've never had a liberal in the family before!"
Sometimes the doctors have no choice to give the family the worst of news and pray that they can bear the horror and pain.
Tags: Aging | America | Healthcare | Humor | Liberals | Politics
When one gets to be my age, if one has friends who are older than you, it's not unlikely that they're retired. This can be interesting because their lifestyles are so different from those of us still in the workforce.
I once asked an older, retired friend of mine how he kept busy since his days were free. His reply was hilarious.
The other day my wife, Mary and I went into town and visited a shop. When we came out, there was a cop writing out a parking ticket.
We went up to him and I said, "Come on, man, how about giving a senior citizen a break?"
He ignored us and continued writing the ticket.
So I called him an "asshole".
He glared at me and started writing another ticket; this one for having worn-out tires.
So Mary called him a "shithead".
He finished the second ticket and put it on the windshield with the first. Then he started writing more tickets. This went on for about 20 minutes. The more we abused him, the more tickets he wrote.
Just then our bus arrived, and we got on it and went home.
We try to have a little fun each day now that we're retired and we always try to pick cars with OBAMA 2012 bumper stickers because stupid should be painful and revenge is a dish best served old.
Seems like an enjoyable enterprise and one that has a certain use in punishing those who can't or won't think of what's best for the nation whose borders they're allowed to reside within.
Always remember that old age and experience will almost always beat youth and skill and that, in those occasions when it doesn't, the aged have had many years to refine and perfect their sense of vengeance. 😉
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HOMELESSNESS champion Shabnam Sabir brought her mum with her to Buckingham Palace when she received royal recognition for her charity work this week.
The British Empire Medal (BEM) was awarded to Ms Sabir in the New Year Honours list for her services to homeless and young people in East Oxford.ALSO READ: Oxford Lord Mayor will host tea party for Queen's honours winner
As part of the honour she was invited to a garden party at the palace on Wednesday, where guests mingled with Prince Charles and his wife Camilla.
The mother-of-four said: "It was perfect weather and we got to go through the grand entrance to Buckingham Palace and see inside. It was slightly disappointing the Queen wasn't there but Prince Charles and Camilla spent about an hour talking with guests."
Ms Sabir said she knew from the start she wanted her mum to be with her on the day, saying: "I had family members queuing up to come but I knew pretty much instantly that I wanted to take my mum. She is such a big fan of the royal family that it was nice for as a daughter to be able to do something like this for her."
Ms Sabir began delivering leftover food from friends and family to homeless people in Oxford in 2015, which led to her setting up the Oxford Homeless Project.Read our profile with Shabnam Sabir
She rallied a team of volunteers together and created the charity, which now provides a fortnightly lunch on Mondays at the Asian Cultural Centre, off Manzil Way in East Oxford.
Three years on, the project feeds at least 50 homeless people, with around a dozen volunteers helping out at each meal.
In addition to a full time job at EMBS Community College, Ms Sabir is also the organiser of the Oxford Eid Extravaganza and volunteers for Oxfordshire Refugee Solidarity.


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