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As a mom and an environmentalist, I am always ranting and raving about the need for tougher standards on the toys sold to children. It breaks my heart to research and write about the dangerous levels of lead still found in toys and the drastic measures that must be taken to ensure that kids' toys are safe. I would love to be able to trust that the toys I see on store shelves are free of lead, phthalates, and other nasty toxins. But not at the expense of the little guy. And it is the little guy who is about to be regulated right out of the market.
In 2007, there were so many toys recalled due to dangerous levels of toxins that Congress was spurred in to action. Their solution, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, bans lead and phthalates in toys, mandates third-party testing and certification for all toys and requires toy makers to permanently label each toy with a date and batch number.
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Stäckel's contribution to Mathematics Teaching
As well as his involvement in mathematical research, another of Stäckel's interests lay in the teaching of mathematics. Having grown up seeing his father involved in education, this early exposure to pedagogy must surely have influenced his initial decision to enter teaching. Even after he turned his back on this career path, Stäckel retained an active interest in how mathematics was taught both in schools and universities and became heavily involved in moves to reform mathematical teaching.
The turn of the nineteenth century saw the beginning of much educational reform in Germany, particularly in secondary schools. This was largely down to a scholar from Berlin named Wilhelm von Humboldt. Among his reforms were a requirement for secondary school teachers to be trained to degree level in their subject and the introduction of the Abitur, roughly the equivalent of the English A-Levels. He also introduced three principles for university education which influenced German universities until as late as the 1960s, namely those of:-
... academic freedom, the unity of teaching and research, and self-government by the professor.It was against this background that Paul Stäckel pursued, with his characteristic energy and enthusiasm, his goals of improving the profile of mathematics in schools and universities and of making the subject more accessible to non-specialists.
Following his membership of the Deutsche Mathematiker-Vereinigung (German Mathematical Society), Stäckel was commissioned in 1899 to prepare a report for the society on the state of applied mathematics teaching in German universities Über die Entwicklung des Unterrichtsbetriebes in der angewandten Mathematik and den deutschen Universitäten. This was a chance for Stäckel to demonstrate his competence to the Society and he did this to great effect. Over the years, he had numerous other papers published on the subject, for which he received international acclaim.
Around the beginning of the twentieth century, discussions were initiated by the mathematician Felix Klein about a reorganisation of mathematics teaching in Germany, mainly focussing on trying to look beyond the rigidity of both geometry (which was based solely on Euclid's Elements) and of algebra as it was then. A similar reform movement was taking place in France at around the same time, largely due to Émile Borel, who had written several books in French on the subject. Having, as he did, a good command of French, Stäckel read, and was impressed by, Borel's books and wanted to make [2]:-
... this modern approach to arithmetic, algebra and geometry ...available in his own country. He was, however, not content simply to translate Borel's work into German and instead set about reworking the French version into a textbook suitable for a German-speaking audience and for the German education system. The resulting publication was reprinted for the last time in 1968, sixty years after it was first produced -- proof indeed of its value and importance. According to the literary press at the time, the book, produced in two volumes [2]:-
... helped not only teachers, but also non-specialists who needed mathematics for the study of other sciences and medicine.Hellpach, in his obituary of Stäckel, is even more lavish in his praise, saying:-
[Stäckel] has handed down to German education a model ... which is in many respects unsurpassable.In another obituary, Stäckel is praised by Perron for his ability to put across complex ideas and concepts in an understandable way [3]:-
How highly Stäckel rated the interaction between practice and theory, and how able he was to make this interaction clear to non-mathematicians and in doing so to teach an understanding of seemingly quite abstract mathematical concepts ...Perron is not alone in his admiration of Stäckel's teaching ability, an area in which he possessed an undoubted gift.
Stäckel continued to pursue his goal of educational reform right up until his death. In 1908, he was selected by the German Mathematical Society to represent them on the newly-formed Deutscher Ausschuss für den mathematischen und naturwissenschaftlichen Unterricht, a commission set up by the German Society of Natural Scientists to report on teaching and make recommendations. Stäckel's role was to lead a sub-committee whose aim was to ascertain the needs and demands of trade and industry with regard to the education of the future workforce and to make recommendations based on this.
Stäckel's contribution to education was by no means unnoticed, even in wider circles and he also became involved in the International Mathematics Education Committee which was overseeing educational reforms not only in Germany, but also in France, Austria-Hungary, Italy and Great Britain. His reputation was such that the education ministry in the state of Baden was keen to tap into his vast knowledge and experience. In 1910, he became an extraordinary member of their schools inspectorate.
Stäckel certainly made a large contribution to mathematical education in Germany and other European countries, making use of his considerable pedagogical talents as well as his mathematical knowledge to make recommendations on the way in which mathematics teaching could be reformed. He was in fact asked to join the Ministry of Culture in Germany to advise on education, an honour he chose to decline because of home commitments and perhaps also because he felt he was better suited to a role as an academic and educator, rather than of a bureaucrat.
- Biography in Dictionary of Scientific Biography (New York 1970-1990).
- T Bohnet, Leben und Werk des Mathematikers Paul Stäckel (Staatsexamensarbeit, Karlsruhe University, 1993).
- O Perron, Paul Stäckel, Sitzungsberichte der Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften (1920), 3-20.
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The Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment for the U.S. Department of Agriculture sent a letter to President Obama Monday resigning his post.
It was a bittersweet decision, Sherman told me in an interview, because he found his work at the USDA challenging and the ability to influence policy on a broad scale satisfying.
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We played 2 more G/15s tonight 1.e4 e5 2.f4 d5 I was hoping for this 3.exd5 Bc5 [3...e4 4.d3] 4.d3 [I played the passive text, worrying about ...e4 instead of the aggressive 4.Nf3 ] 4...Bxg1? Positional mistake. If he really wanted a pawn he could have grabbed the d-pawn with less trouble 5.Rxg1 Qh4+ 6.g3 Qxh2 7.Rg2 Qh1 8.Qe2 Bh3 9.Qxe5+ Ne7 10.Rf2 f6?? [10...Bxf1 and Fritz doesn't mind his position after 11.Rxf1 Qxd5 of course...the knight isn't pinned when the queen moves.] 11.Qh5+ with a double attack. Not a real interesting game. 1-0
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1.g3 I figured he was ticked off so I'd try and transpose into something interesting as opposed to grinding him in a symmetrical KIA/KID 1...f5 2.d4 Nf6 3.c4 d6 4.Bg2 g6 5.Nc3 Bg7 6.Nf3 0-0 7.0-0 c6 8.e3? [Teh text was passive 8.Qc2 aiming for 8...-- 9.e4 was better] 8...Nbd7 9.Ng5 I didn't see this at all 9...Nb6 10.b3 h6 [Fritz recommended the immediate 10...e5 ] 11.Nf3 Nbd7 12.Ba3 Qa5 13.Bb2 e5 14.Nh4 Kh7 15.Qc2 e4 16.Bh3 g5?? [I should have continued with locking down everything with 16...d5 like I had been planning, but I got impatient] 17.Nxf5? [17.Bxf5+ Kg8 (17...Kh8 18.Ng6+) 18.Be6+ Kh8 19.Ng6+] 17...g4 18.Bg2 Qxf5 19.Nxe4 Kh8 avoiding all the checks [19...d5 Fritz says would work as well 20.Nxf6+ Nxf6] 20.Rac1 Nxe4 21.Bxe4 Qa5 22.Bc3 Qd8 23.d5 c5 24.Qb2 Ne5! blocking up everything 25.f4 gxf3 26.Rxf3 Nxf3+ 27.Bxf3 Bxc3 28.Qxc3+ Qf6 we both used a chunk of time but missed some big tactics 0-1
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I sometimes wonder if I'm plagued with one of those trendy alphabet disorders like "OCD" or "ADD" that are favorite topics of morning talk shows. Or maybe the wiring in my brain temporarily short-circuits, causing the bimbo wires to mingle and override the common sense wires. Personally, I think it's chemo brain, a result of my eight rounds of chemotherapy for breast cancer. Regardless of the underlying cause, foods packaged in neat cardboard boxes, like Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, seem to trigger a response that makes me assign them human characteristics.<PREVIEWEND>
Most of us have personified an inanimate object by pointing out the "shapely legs" of a chair, or by calling an old pickup truck "a good old girl" or "a beauty," but I have expanded the bounds of anthropomorphism one step further: I behave as though dried pasta has feelings. This typically happens when I open a box of macaroni and pour the contents into the pot. I imagine the stranded pieces of pasta glued to the bottom of the box are devastated at being left behind while their box mates go on to seek their destinies, tumbling and boiling together, soon to be a satisfying meal for hungry diners. I feel sorry for the macaroni left behind and find myself ripping open the box to free them, scraping away the remnants of glue and cardboard, then pushing them onto their boiling center stage.
When this happens, I know my husband wonders if I have lost my mind, but I prefer to believe my reasoning abilities are creatively expanding their horizons: The macaroni have been together since they were first extruded from Kraft's giant pasta machines, then spread onto conveyor belts to dry. I see the blue and yellow Kraft boxes, newly crimped and formed, jockeying for position, one after the other, their labels facing the same direction, ready to be filled with newly made macaroni. One by one, cheese packets are added, boxes are sealed, then packed into larger boxes for shipping. By the time the macaroni reach my stove, I imagine how disappointed these pasta orphans must be, stuck to the bottom and denied their birthright of being "the cheesiest."
Maybe I've watched too many dancing boxes of popcorn and singing colas while waiting for a movie to start, but I take comfort from the great architect, Louis Kahn, who said "a brick wants to be something more than a brick. It wants to be a great building." Macaroni wants to be more than a dried glutinous mass. It wants to be a meal, amazing and creamy until the last bite.
My husband says bimbos and macaroni have a lot in common. He smiles knowingly as he pats the top of my head. "They both want to be more than they are, but their brains are stuck to the bottom of the box."
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Authentic Italian food served in the relaxed atmosphere of our award winning restaurant. Our menu has a wide selection of pasta, meat, fish and vegetarian dishes to choose from
Beachy Head Pub
Large family pub with all day food and restaurant seating offering superb views of the South Downs across to Belle Tout lighthouse. Includes free parking and children's playground.
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Mo Mambo Mania Restaurant & Wine Bar
Authentic Italian award-winning restaurant situated close to the sea with a wide range selection of pasta, pizza, meat,fish and vegetarian dishes with al fresco seating area.
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Situated on Terminus road in Eastbourne, Tuk Tuk is a Tapas style Indian street food cafe.
Mo Mambo Italian Restaurant
Authentic award-winning Italian family restaurant with an extensive menu using recipes from the south of Italy. Our food is freshly prepared and there is always a special lunch menu with regular special offers.
7Bone Burger Co.
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Holywell Tea Chalet
Sit and relax with a tea and slice of cake over looking the stunning coast of Eastbourne.
Mirabelle Restaurant
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Two Bulls Steakhouse
Steakhouse located underneath The Tally Ho Pub in the Old Town. Serving a high quality steaks along with other dishes on the menu. A variety of set menu's available providing great value.
Yoku Sushi
We cater for both eat-in diners as well as takeaway.
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Where in Dublin was the land speed record broken in 1903?
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The story of Dublin can be explored through its streets and public spaces. From the Vikings onwards, the city streets were shaped by abbeys, churches, developers, viceroys, local heroes and villains, tradespeople, playwrights, poets, writers and many more besides. From the Battle of Clontarf to the Battle of Hume Street, The Complete Guide to the Streets of Dublin City unveils the mysteries of almost every street, lane, alley and public park in the city between the two canals. Breaking the city into eleven sections, it explores not just the origins of the street names, but also the architecture, the events and the people that shaped and reshaped the streets we walk on every day.
With full-colour photographs and detailed maps, The Complete Guide to the Streets of Dublin City will entertain and inform visitors and locals alike, while providing a beautiful and practical walking guide to the history and the architecture of the capital city. It will also prove useful to tour guides, hoteliers and all those working in the hospitality industry.
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a fansite of Toram Online!
We store a collection of informations from the world of Toram Online. This includes,
but not limited to, searchable item database, monster database, crafting database,
and quest database.
1 May 2017
Released Coryn Marketplace
This feature lets you list up items for buy/sell. Currently supporting Crysta, Materials, Ore, and Potions. Will gradually adding more items and features for browsing the market. To register an item, first you need to login. Then click on your name, and choose "My Shop" menu.
29 April 2017
Added member login through facebook feature.
Will be adding member related features soon \^^/
25 March 2017
Released Pet Stat Calculator V1.0.
23 March 2017
Updated data from March 23rd's game update.
16 March 2017
- Added link to search the monster's name on Dye Finder.
- Updated item list, so that it is sorted by ATK for weapons and DEF for other equipments.
14 March 2017
Happy White Day!
Released a new tool: Dye Finder
This tool let you search dyes by color similarity ^_^
12 March 2017
Added data from White Day 2017 event.
27 February 2017
Updated Calculator:
- Added new Battle and Guard skills
- Fixed Guard Rate & Guard Power formula
25 February 2017
- Added item & recipes from Valentine Event.
- Added new item & recipes from February 23rd's update.
27 January 2017
- Updated dyes from 5 Million Download Event.
- Added new item & recipes from January 26th's update.
17 December 2016
- Updated Halberd skills on skill simulator.
- Added new item & recipes from December 15th's update.
19 November 2016
Added Crafting Recipe List, see "Craft" menu :).
22 October 2016
Added data from October 20th's update.
18 October 2016
Released Skill Simulator Ver. Beta 0.2
All skill trees are now supported ^_^.
16 October 2016
- Added data from September 20th's update
- Added data from Halloween event
8 October 2016
Released Skill Simulator Ver. Beta 0.1
Currently supports the five weapon skills, will add other skills very soon.
12 September 2016
- Added Persimon Coryn's event items.
- Changed the site's name into "Coryn Club", as well as bought a new domain http://coryn.club
27 August 2016
Added map, monster, and items from August 23rd game update.
13 August 2016
Updated Stat Calculator Ver. Beta 0.3.2
- Fixed stability error when equiping additional gear with stability bonus.
- Added stability cap for staff (90%) and magic device (80%).
- Added second crysta slot.
Added new quest and items from August 3rd game update.
7 August 2016
Released Stat Calculator Ver. Beta 0.3. Added Equipments+Crysta support and calculates more hidden statuses.
31 July 2016
Released Stat Calculator Ver. Beta 0.2. Added Pasive Skills support :).
29 July 2016
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- Updated data from July 28's game update
25 July 2016
Stat Calculator Ver. Beta 0.1 is here !
First version support calculations on basic stat when equiping various types of weapons and armors. Currently only 3 skills are supported, those are skills which reduces penalties. More skills & item buffs to come!
23 July 2016
Updated a bunch of stuff from:
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- 30 June's game update
- 1st Anniversary Event, except event boss' drop
17 June 2016
Updated new map, monster, and item from May 26th game update.
29 Apr 2016
Updated Golden Coryn's Drops ^_^.
28 Apr 2016
Updated new map, monster, and item (except Golden Coryn's Drops).
25 Mar 2016
- Added side quest list.
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- Changed site's name into "Potum Club".
24 Mar 2016
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- Added new items, monsters, recipes, and maps.
22 Mar 2016
- Added crafting & synthesis recipes.
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18 Mar 2016
- Added Item Advanced Search feature.
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5 Mar 2016
- Added map page & search bar.
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4 Mar 2016
- Added usable item's duration.
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- Added NPC and Orb Shops as items' source.
1 Mar 2016
Added price, processed material, and material amount for about half of the items.
28 Feb 2016
- Added Item->Dye page.
- Added Item->Crysta page.
- Added equipment filtering.
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- Completed data up to Feb 25th update.
27 Feb 2016
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In this tutorial, I am going to share some of the really interesting questions from equals() and hashCode() method in Java. This question not only tests your concept on both method but also gives an opportunity to explore them more. By the way, if you are preparing for Java Interviews then I also suggest taking a look at Java Programming Interview Exposed book, one of the best books to prepare for Java programming interview. You will learn about everything you could expect in Java interviews.
Equals and HashCode Interview questions in Java
Can two objects which are not equal have the same hashCode?
How does get() method of HashMap works, if two keys have the same hashCode?
Where have you written equals() and hashCode in your project?
Suppose your Class has an Id field, should you include in equals()? Why?
What happens if equals() is not consistent with compareTo() method?
What happens if you compare an object to null using equals()?
What is the difference in using instanceof and getClass() method for checking type inside equals?
How do you avoid NullPointerException, while comparing two Strings in Java?
What is the difference between "==" and equals() method in Java?
That's all on this list of Java interview Questions on Equals and HashCode methods in Java. It's one of the fundamental concepts of Java programming language, but yet has several subtle things, which is unknown to many Java programmers. I strongly suggest to get yourself really good on equals(), hashCode(), compareTo() and compare() method, not only to do well on Java Interviews but also to write correct code in Java.
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Blush Micro Velvet Donut Dog Bed
Every product has it's own size chart which can be FOUND IN THE SECONDARY PHOTOS (under the main photo) on each item or in the description of the product.No two size charts are exactly the same! A small on one size chart might be a medium on another size chart. For this reason, we ask that you measure your dog and refer to the size chart on each item in your order to ensure that you will receive a product that fits. Below is a guide to help you measure your dog. If you require assistance, please CONTACT US. We are happy to help!
*For collars, if there is no size chart then it is reasonable to assume that the size of the item will refer to the length measurement (except for a dog harness, in which case the chest measurement would be the size).
**All sizes for clothing are based mainly on chest girth. The chest measurement is critical, especially in larger breeds who have a much deeper chest. Please go one size larger for dogs with very thick fur or if your dogs size is on the border limit.
To determine the proper size for your dog, measure your dog's neck, chest and back with a soft tape-measure following the instructions below.
1. Neck girth is taken by measuring the circumference of the neck (where the collar sits). Measure closely around the neck and do not include space for fingers.
2. Back length is measured from the base of your pet's neck (where the collar sits) to the base of the tail. When measuring the back length it is very important that the pet is standing in normal position.
3. Chest girth is taken from the widest part of the pet's chest, usually behind the front legs. Measure closely all the way around the chest.
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In an effort to comply with safety guidelines during this public health crisis, this designer has suspended shipping until April 6th.
The oval outer ring of this donut dog bed creates the feeling of security pets love, while the removable tufted cushion can be used as a crate or travel mat. Circular tufting creates an elegant upholstered look and ensures fiber does not clump or shift when washing. Bolster and bottom cushion contain 100% high-memory polyester fiber. Check out the rest of the Blush Micro Velvet Collection here.
Color: Pink
XS (Outer dimensions 22" x 16" x 6", Inner dimensions 15" x 11" x 3", up to 15 lb. dog)
S (Outer dimensions 27" x 22" x 7", Inner dimensions 19" x 11" x 5", up to 25 lb. dog)
M (Outer dimensions 35" x 27" x 8", Inner dimensions 26" x 17" x 6", up to 45 lb. dog)
L (Outer dimensions 42" x 32" x 9", Inner dimensions 31" x 19" x 7", up to 80 lb. dog)
XL (Outer dimensions 50" x 36" x 9", Inner dimensions 36" x 22" x 7", up to 100 lb. dog)
XXL (Outer dimensions 55" x 35" x 11", Inner dimensions 41" x 24" x 9", up to 150 lb. dog)
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Tampa, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/03/2014 -- The Venus Factor has been designed to meet weight loss requirement of women who also want to stay fit as well as healthy. This program is based on dieting techniques with which a huge change can be brought in a woman's body. VF focuses on various techniques which have been proven quite effective in eliminating excessive amount of fat in the body. This system has become very popular among the women who want to live an active, healthy and happy life. If any lady doesn't know much about VF Beautification regimen, this review will greatly help her.
Description of Venus Factor:
Weight gain is a natural process and most of the women have to go through this especially when they become pregnant or give birth to babies. Some of these women don't try to restore the beauty of their figures by eliminating fat deposits while others try everything that can burn fat. The Venus Factor is basically one of such trial for women and many have tested it and successfully gained 100% results. The Venus Factor contains a manual which will help females understand everything they need to do and follow to get maximum fat loss in less time.
Some women are not fat yet they go on harsh dieting and take unnecessary exercises and these mistakes make their lives really miserable in the coming future because of the weakness, a number of physical and mental health issues are emerged. The index included in the program will help females decide either they have excessive amount of weight which should be eliminated or the simply need to gain more weight to transform their body into an impressive physique.
People cannot remember or easily calculate how much amount of calories they have consumed or they should consume. Therefore, the calorie calculator included in Venus Factor will calculate exactly what amount one's body requires.
John Barban – the Creator of Program:
John Barban, the developer of Venus Factor is a big name in fitness and health world where he is known because of huge amount of knowledge he has. His fat loss approach, unique techniques and innovative ideas are highly appreciated by the people. He transformed his body into a real physique and this is a living example of success of his program.
He is a graduate of human biology and the passion, he has for acquiring more and more knowledge led him to learn about physiology, nutrition, health and fitness.
John has a great experience of working in the field of dietary and sports supplements which gave him an opportunity to train athletes.
Money Back Guarantee:
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CONS in Venus Factor:
-The main objective of this program is to help women get beautiful and sexy female figures but it is not possible unless excessive amount of body fat is totally burned.
-Ladies are required to bring lots of necessary changes in their routine lifestyle which will not be easy for them.
-If ladies have no idea about weight loss exercises, they may find a little bit difficulty in following the exercises included in the program.
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-Venus Factor has been developed by an experienced researcher who has done an in-depth research work to create this program.
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-The manual has been written in such a way that the reader will find it quite simple to understand.
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Final Words
The Venue Factor is an ideal program for women as it has been developed especially for female by keeping in mind what can be required by a woman to become real feminine beauty. The program begins showing results within a few days of its use and females start feeling changes in the overall body health and beauty. The workouts are prepared in a well planned manner to boost female's progress.
About www.venusfactor.com
The Venus Factor Package is in the form of an eBook designed to fully explain the weight loss program for women. Nonetheless, the Venus Factor does not resemble any other dieting plan or quick weight loss program. This program ensures that the buyers will learn the different nutritional strategies that women should be aware of in order to lose weight in just 12 weeks. Buyers will learn another important point mentioned in the Venus Factor that there exist certain food sources standing against the process of losing weight, which includes processed food, soy based product and many more. These products do not assist in the formation of leptin and should better be avoided.


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Single Jersey
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155 gsm
Produced and printed in EU.
Production time is approximately 10 working days after your order.
Due to a high volume of orders the production time may also take 10-20 working days
after your order.
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Canada Goose products are fully warranted, to the original owner, for the practical lifetime of the product. The practical lifetime of the product is not equivalent to the lifetime of the owner.
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How to plan the perfect pre-teen kids party
It can be challenging to plan a party for pre-teens because they're too old for soft-play centres, but still a little bit too young for teenage-style parties. This article offers tips on how to plan your pre-teen party to ensure your kids have a great time!Read more
Planning the perfect Children's birthday party
Every year your child's birthday party seem to become an event that has bigger and better expectations every year. The same predicament flies through your head "should I have it at home and risk children flying everywhere and making a huge mess or should I host it out of the house that may cost more?".Read more
Planning the perfect childs' birthday party?
It's that time of the year again... ye, your child's birthday. It's just around the corner and you haven't planned the celebration yet. Every year your child's birthday party seems to become an event that has bigger and better expectations. The same predicament flies through your head:Read more
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text: Say what you will about Ken Block, but never let it be said that the man is not a hoon's hoon. When we chatted with him a bit before the GoPro Hero 3 event at SEMA last week, he was lamenting the fire the day before that cost him the Global Rallycross race, ultimately won by Tanner Foust. The whole experience seemed to leave the multidisciplinary racer/impresario remarkably unfazed, though he was clearly disappointed by the loss. More impressively, he also seemed totally unruffled while his minimalist center console incinerated itself, if this video put together by his crew at Hoonigan Industries is any indication.


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I would like to know how you guys have solved the issue that users of your application might click on the 'BACK' button in your application?
We are creating an application where we need some means of preventing that the user e.g. clicks on 'BACK' in the browser in order to go back to a screen what is no longer valid (like order has already been processed)?


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Susan B. Purdum, instructor in supply chain and information systems in the Penn State Smeal College of Business, moderated a panel on women and leadership at the annual Global Conference for Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). The conference was held at the end of October in Denver.
Sponsored by Penn State Executive Programs, the panel's theme, "21st Century Leadership: The Female Quotient," focused on new leadership capabilities needed for what many describe as a networked economy. The panel explored whether or not these new leadership imperatives create unique opportunities for women to advance their careers by making a greater impact at work.
"There may never be a better time for women in supply chain leadership roles to excel, as some of these skill sets may come naturally to them."
-- Susan B. Purdum, instructor in supply chain and information systems, Smeal College of Business
Based on recent research, including that by Al Vicere, executive education professor of strategic leadership for Penn State Executive Programs, business leaders who manage today's networked economies should possess several attributes for success including the ability to think creatively and beyond the firm's boundaries; build networks with complementary business partners; effectively negotiate and manage these networks diplomatically; and interpret or help others see the benefits. Women may already be innately hard-wired with abilities in perceptiveness, listening and communicating and team-building.
"There may never be a better time for women in supply chain leadership roles to excel, as some of these skill sets may come naturally to them," said Purdum as she introduced the panel's theme. She adds that these skills can also be nurtured and developed.
The panelists included Mary J. Boettcher, president of Integrys Transportation Fuels; Jason R. Reiman, vice president of global logistics at The Hershey Co.; Heather L. Sheehan, vice president of indirect sourcing and logistics at Danaher Corp.; and Michelle L. Vandermeer, senior director of North American logistics at Whirlpool Corp. Reiman, Class of 1993, and Sheehan, Class of 1985, are Penn State Smeal alumni.
The panelists, along with more than 150 attendees, discussed ways in which the business of work has changed and how supply chain professionals, particularly women, can excel in this new way of work.
About Penn State Executive Programs
As part of the Smeal College of Business, Penn State Executive Programs builds leadership and organizational capabilities to address pressing business challenges. Open-enrollment programs for executives are offered in areas such as strategy and leadership, supply chain management and finance. Penn State Executive Programs also partners with major multinational organizations to deliver customized learning solutions. Learn more at www.smeal.psu.edu/psep.
About Supply Chain at Penn State
Smeal's No. 1 supply chain program offers a comprehensive suite of supply chain education, beginning at the undergraduate level with a bachelor's degree in supply chain and information systems. The Penn State Smeal MBA Program offers a concentration in supply chain management, and the college also offers a doctorate in supply chain. Smeal's Center for Supply Chain Research and Penn State Executive Programs offer certificate programs in supply chain management and supply chain leadership.


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From hyper-local measures to the polarizing presidential race, a number of divisive issues have plenty of voters in a tizzy ahead of Election Day.
The San Francisco Zoo and Firefox have created a stress-reducing solution. The two entities have teamed and are planning to plaster a live stream of red pandas on the search engine's Facebook page, according to the zoo.
Three critters by the names of "Hillary," "Hunter," and "Tenzing" will be on display for viewers to gawk at beginning at 10 a.m. PT, the zoo said.
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The victim is this case had his credit card taken by a suspect at the Kinko's Fed Ex (650 Orchard Park Rd) West Seneca.
The resident reported finding a bicycle in their yard which
did not belong to them in the Indian Church Rd./ City Line are of the Town of West Seneca in mid August 2012. Upon
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NORTH YARMOUTH, Maine — When Holly Perkins makes a return visit to Africa next month, she's coming equipped with ballet slippers, tights and leotards.
The 17-year-old, a senior at Merriconeag Waldorf High School in New Gloucester, visited an orphanage in the southeast African country of Tanzania with her family two years ago.
Now Perkins is going back, this time with her father, David Perkins, on March 23. She'll stay for three weeks as part of a school service project.
The connection to Tanzania stems from Perkins's mother, who knows India Howell, a former Portland resident who founded the Rift Valley Children's Village, an orphanage in northern Tanzania. Largely supported by the non-profit Tanzanian Children's Fund, the orphanage houses about 65 children.
From the time Perkins was young, her family had wanted to visit Tanzania. Volunteering at the orphanage, Perkins loved the children, the staff and surrounding countryside, and decided that she would one day return. The experience brought a sense of perspective to her life, she said.
"Being there gives me this sense of fulfillment that I never really knew existed before going," Perkins said recently.
Adoption isn't an option at this orphanage, she said, noting that Rift Valley wants the children to feel at home there, and that if they're up for adoption, they might not feel as settled.
"At this orphanage, they brought these children from such shocking and destructive situations," she explained. "I sort of imagined that it would be a much darker (and sadder) place, but it was so happy and so wonderful, and the children were just extraordinary."
And Perkins hopes to add to that happiness by teaching the kids ballet.
Maine State Ballet in Falmouth, a studio where she has danced for a decade, has been obtaining donated tights, leotards and ballet skippers for the teenager to bring along.
And Perkins has been practicing for her work in Tanzania by teaching elementary-age students at Merriconeag with the help of her gym teacher there, John Saccone. She's also taken classes for younger students at Maine State Ballet to learn its teaching methods, and is planning a curriculum with Artistic Director Linda Miele and School Director Glenn Davis.
Why bring ballet? Perkins said it's long been a passion for her, one which defines who she is at this stage of life. And the girls at the orphanage, who'd never experienced ballet, were fascinated by what Perkins had to show them two years ago.
She plans to teach hour-long classes, and to introduce her students to "The Nutcracker."
Visit tanzanianchildrensfund.org for more information about the orphanage, and www.mainestateballet.org for information on donating dance clothing.


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Member recognition agreements for ACCA members
Accountancy is a truly global profession. To make it easier for you to access membership of other professional bodies, we've established member recognition agreements with a number of prestigious global accountancy bodies around the world.
AAA United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The UAE aspires to become the leading financial services centre globally. To achieve this, there is a government-led drive to develop the national accountancy profession.
To support the government's vision, we've signed a long-term strategic partnership agreement with the prestigious local accountancy body of UAE - AAA (Accountants and Auditors Association) - to enhance the finance sector in the UAE by:
- sharing knowledge on key issues for the accountancy and finance professions in the UAE, the wider region and globally
- implementing a national qualification – the UAECA (United Arab Emirates Chartered Accountant)
- collaborating on research and policy which will include the publication of jointly branded reports/surveys on relevant local and global accountancy and finance topics
What this means for our members in the UAE
This partnership will enhance your recognition as a finance professional in the region with dual membership of both ACCA and AAA.
You'll become part of an innovative network, working towards developing a leading financial centre in the UAE and the wider region.
This is a very exciting time to be part of such an influential partnership and its success relies heavily on the knowledge and experience that you can bring to help develop the profession.
Apply for AAA membership
As an ACCA member, you can apply for membership of AAA at no additional cost. Here's how:
- Email your completed UAECA application form to AAA at firstname.lastname@example.com along with confirmation of your ACCA Membership (one from: scanned copy of your ACCA membership certificate/letter of good standing from us/email confirmation of your membership from us) and a copy of your passport.
- AAA will process your application and give you an update within 21 working days.
- You can start using the UAECA designation as soon as you're admitted to the AAA and should receive your membership certificate within six weeks.
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AAA membership application form (PDF, 208kb)
CA Australia and New Zealand
In June 2016 we announced a strategic alliance with the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
The alliance brings together the resources of the largest global professional accountancy body with one of the world's pre-eminent CA bodies and by sharing expertise across geographies and sectors the alliance will create a stronger voice on behalf of its members.
As part of the alliance we have signed a Reciprocal Membership Agreement (RMA) with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ). This paves the way for members of each organisation to join and benefit from the other.
Applying for membership
If you're a member of CA ANZ and want to apply for membership of ACCA, please use the application form in the 'related downloads' section of this page. If you're an ACCA member, please download the relevant CA ANZ application form using the 'related links' on this page.
CA ANZ members
If you've been admitted as a Chartered Accountant Australia and New Zealand, who is in good standing and completed five years' relevant post-qualification experience you are eligible for direct admission to ACCA membership.
Along with the completed membership form you are required to submit:
- A letter from CA ANZ confirming that you are a member in good standing, having achieved membership by completing the professional education/ examinations and practical experience requirement. This letter should also state your date of admission to membership of CA ANZ and confirm that you have fully complied with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements
- Two references which can attest to your professional competence and suitability for membership of ACCA
- A personal statement with third party verification of activities contributing to the professional life, the community, your membership body or ACCA
For more information on this agreement
ACCA members - please refer to the main CA ANZ alliance page, the CA ANZ FAQ's page and the CA ANZ website.
CA ANZ members - download an application form (PDF format 52kb)
CPA Canada (legacy MRA with CGA)
ACCA and the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada) have a global mutual recognition agreement (MRA). Originally signed in 2006, the agreement was renewed in July 2011. In 2012, CGA Canada became part of CPA Canada. The MRA remains in effect in all provinces other than Quebec.
About the agreement
This MRA strengthens the excellent relationship between our two bodies and has already provided a route for many qualified members from each association to become members of the other body, and enjoy the benefits of both. These include increased international recognition and improved professional mobility.
Gaining membership
To gain membership of each, members of both bodies should successfully complete an overview course in Canadian/UK tax and law, approved by both us and CGA-Canada. The CGA-Canada course is available online, so you can start the application process whenever it suits you.
Members of both bodies, who apply under the terms of this agreement, should also remain members of their original designation.
About practising certificates
This MRA doesn't convey practice rights. Certain additional requirements need to be met before you can obtain a practising certificate for general public practice or audit work from either ACCA or CGA-Canada.
Applying for membership
If you're a member of CPA Canada having completed the CGA-Canada Program of Professional Studies and has satisfied the CGA-Canada practical experience requirements, and want to apply for membership of ACCA, please use the application form in the 'related downloads' section of this page. If you're an ACCA member, please download the relevant CGA application form using the 'related links' on this page.
Related links
CGA Canada information for ACCA members
CPA Canada professional development network
Overview of Canadian Tax and Law course
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CGA membership application form (PDF, 53kb)
CGA frequently asked questions (FAQs) (PDF, 46kb)
HKICPA Hong Kong
In 2015, we renewed our existing Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). The renewed agreement will be in force until 30 June 2020.
The MRA outlines how our members and HKICPA can join the other body. It covers students who enrolled in ACCA on or after 16 August 2004 and applies to our members who qualified in the UK and Hong Kong.
Transition arrangements for students who enrolled earlier have been agreed separately.
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MICPA Malaysia
We've signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with The Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA). This paves the way for members of each organisation to join and benefit from the other. Both institutions have also joined forces to work on strengthening the Malaysian accountancy profession.
About MICPA
MICPA is an established professional accountancy body with a reputation for technical excellence, with more than 3,200 members and over 500 students pursuing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification.
To enjoy membership of both organisations,
ACCA members:
Who have completed:
- our qualification exams; and
- five years' relevant professional experience post admittance to membership, including
- at least three of which have been in Malaysia
should pass an interview with the MICPA Membership Admission Panel.
MICPA members:
who've been admitted as Certified Public Accountant members, and completed five years' relevant professional experience post admittance to membership, are eligible for direct admission to ACCA membership.
For more information on this agreement
- ACCA members - please refer to the 'related links' on this page
- MICPA members - please refer to the 'related downloads' section, where you can download the direct admission application form
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Welcome to Watch List, where we identify five things on TV to watch while you stay at home and try out your new noise-canceling headphones Say, these are great! Unless there's an oncoming lawnmower aimed at your feet. Then, not so hot. LET'S GO!
30 FOR 30: JORDAN RIDES THE BUS – 8:00PM (ESPN) ESPN's brilliant anniversary documentary series spends an hour tonight focused on Michael Jordan's bizarre mid-career dalliance with playing minor league baseball, the worst decision he made until signing Kwame Brown yesterday. Jordan played for the Birmingham Barons and current Red Sox manager Terry Francona. No word on if the doc will cover the long-held suspicion that Jordan played minor league ball because he was secretly suspended from the NBA for gambling. That's always been the juicy rumor, and I choose to believe virtually any juicy rumor that's more interesting than the boring reality of Jordan having some lame mid-life crisis. ANTICIPATION: BAG IT, MICHAEL!
LOUIE – 11:00PM (FX) I thought last week's bully episode of "Louie" was the best episode of the season and one of the best half hours of TV I've seen in a very long time. It was downright suspenseful. Comedies are NEVER suspenseful, but holy smokes that episode was. Louis CK is doing something really special with this show, and you should be watching it. ANTICIPATION: DARK!
JEFFERSON – 8:00PM (History Channel) It's a two-hour profile of one of your founding fathers, complete with the inevitable juicy tidbits about his affair with Sally Hemmings. Oh, Thomas. You rascal! ANTICIPATION: AMERICAN!
IF GOD IS WILLING AND DA CREEK DON'T RISE – 9:00PM (HBO) Part two of Spike Lee's updated Katrina documentary will take a look at the Gulf Coast after the hurricane and the subsequent damage done by the BP oil spill. The BP oil spill? We're still worried about that? But the government told me the oil all dispersed. It's like it never happened, right? Now excuse me while I go slather myself with this tub of safe, tree-friendly petroleum jelly. ANTICIPATION: ANGERING!
BEHIND THE MUSIC – 9:00PM (VH1) Former "American Idol" champ Fantasia Barrino was sexually assaulted by a high school classmate and pregnant by the age of 16. Despite all that, she managed to pull herself out of poverty and become a successful R&B singer. I hope you have tissues on you. ANTICIPATION: INSPIRING!
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The LG Optimus L7 is a well designed phone with a good display but it offers sluggish performance.
Design and display
The LG Optimus L7 may be cheap but it certainly doesn't look so. It's one of three new LG smartphones (the others are the Optimus L5 and Optimus L3) the company has categorised under the term "L-Style". The Optimus L7 has a modern, square-style case with curved sides, a flat top edge and a silver trim that surrounds the whole edge of the handset. The look doesn't exactly stand out in a crowd, but the styling is distinctive.
There are a couple of design touches we really like. The textured pattern on the rear cover of the Optimus L7 makes the phone comfortable to grip, the faux, brushed aluminium look on the panel surrounding the camera lens matches the look of the silver trim and the physical home button provides good tactility. The Optimus L7 feels well constructed and there's no sign of creaks or rattles even when force is applied to the case.
The Optimus L7's battery cover is annoyingly difficult to remove since there's no slot for your fingernail to pry it open. Once you do get it off you can access the full-sized SIM card slot and a microSD card slot without removing the battery. The position of the speaker on the back, towards the bottom left corner, is a poor design decision. The sound is muffled and the volume is significantly lowered when holding the phone in your right hand. The speaker sounds poor enough on its own, so it didn't need any more hindrances.
There are a few other annoyances, too. The Optimus L7's power button is hard to reach when you're holding the phone single-handedly due to the squared design, and the volume buttons could have been raised from the edge of the surface to make them more comfortable to press. On a positive note, these buttons aren't easy to accidentally bump like many other Android phones.
The LG Optimus L7 has a fairly large 4.3in IPS screen with a resolution of 800x480. The display has excellent viewing angles and vibrant colours. It can't display the same crisp text as more expensive smartphones but considering its low price tag, the L7's screen is hardly a negative. In fact, it's one of the better smartphone screens we've seen in this price range.
Unfortunately, the screen isn't as bright as many other smartphones on the market, even when turned up to its highest level. Annoyingly, there is no ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness so this needs to be set manually. You can add a brightness toggle (low, medium, high) in LG's convenient quick settings menu, but the lack of an automatic brightness setting is a real downside.
Software and performance
The LG Optimus L7 runs the 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich version of Google's Android platform, but is skinned with LG's own user interface. The good news is that this interface overlay adds some new features that most people will actually use.
Swipe down the notification bar, for example, and you'll get quick access to four completely customisable toggles called quick settings. You can add and edit a range of toggles here including QuickMemo, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, sound profiles and screen brightness. It's a nifty inclusion and definitely adds value to the standard notification pull down.
The lock screen on the Optimus L7 is also worth mentioning. When you put your finger on the screen to swipe and unlock it, a circle appears and gradually gets larger as you swipe. The circle is translucent and reveals the screen you're swiping into. It doesn't add any real functionality, but it looks impressive. You can choose one of three different clock widgets to display on the lock screen, but you can't swipe directly into any apps.
Although LG's skin on the Optimus L7 adds some functionality, we aren't a fan of its look and feel. It strays away from Android's standard roboto font and dark, Tron-like colours. There's definitely evidence of the stock Ice Cream Sandwich user interface in some apps. The contacts menu, for example, looks very similar to Google's stock version, while the music player shows evidence of stock ICS. Most other apps are an assortment of lighter colours and cartoon-like icons that aren't particularly attractive.
Optus pre-loads the Optimus L7 with no less than 17 apps in the app drawer, most of which you'll never use. Some of these are merely links to Web pages, while others like the Optus Smart Safe service are dedicated applications. Either way, the bloatware is way over the top, even if most of these apps are removable.
A bigger issue than the look and feel of LG's interface is the performance of the Optimus L7, which is simply below par. To put it simply, this is a slow and sluggish smartphone to use. Lag is apparent in even basic tasks, like swiping to unlock the screen, swiping through home screens and opening apps. Paying anything more than basic games, like Angry Birds or Temple Run, is virtually impossible due to the low frame rate.
We weren't expecting the Optimus L7 to offer performance comparable to flagship smartphones, but the poor performance isn't acceptable. Even taking into account the relatively competitive price tag, it's clear the 1GHz single-core processor and a modest 512MB of RAM don't provide enough grunt to offer a satisfactory user experience.
Camera and battery life
The LG Optimus L7 has a 5-megapixel camera with single LED flash. It captures reasonable photos and we were particularly impressed its tendency to naturally replicate colours. Excessive image noise and a lack of detail are both significant issues, though, and the LED flash does little to aid poor low light performance. Video quality is poor by comparison. The Optimus L7 lacks HD recording, so the best you'll get here is low quality VGA recordings that struggle to remain in focus with even slight movement.
The Optimus L7 comes with just 4GB of internal memory, but only 2.72GB of that space is accessible to the user. If you use your phone to listen to music and store a few videos, this memory will quickly fill up. We recommend purchasing a microSD card as LG does not include one in the sales package.
One positive of the LG Optimus L7 is its 1700mAH battery which modest users will have no problems pushing through a full day of use. LG's power saver feature also aids battery life. When switched on it can be set to turn off known battery draining features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and auto-sync, and can tone down other settings like screen brightness, screen timeout and the shortcut key lights.
The LG Optimus L7 is available now for $269 outright or on various contract plans through Optus and Allphones.


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New: Professor Warned of Berkeley Lab Slide Risk
The Berkeley Lab (formerly known as Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) reports on its website that "consistent rain over the last few months has destabilized the hillside above McMillan Road between Buildings 17 and 71. The hillside continues to inch toward the road, which has been closed as a precaution. A potential landslide warrants the road closure and relocation of Building 46 occupants."
The site is in Strawberry Canyon, in the hills above the University of California at Berkeley campus, where new Berkeley Lab expansion building projects are now in progress.
The Planet has received a letter from Georgia Wright pointing out that the late Geology Professor Garniss Curtis had warned that building the original laboratory in this area was risky, and that future construction would also be problematical. Wright is the producer of a pair of short videos which focus on Curtis' analysis. -more-