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Solar Cells 101: Plan to install solar panel system but don't know the types of solar cells?
Plan to install a solar panel system?
Unsure of which is the suitable for solar panel for you?
In general, there are three types of solar panels available on the market today: monocrystalline, polycrystalline and thin film. In the later part of the article, we will further expound on each three.
As for solar energy, currently there are two kinds, one is solar thermal and the other solar photovoltaic. Solar thermal harnesses electricity through receiving heat for the sun, which as the latter directly converts the sunlight from the sun into electricity. Solar PV (photovoltaic) is currently experiencing an exponential growth and is becoming the fasting growing energy source in the world since 2016.
For the purpose of this article, Solar PV should take the center stage in order to shed some light to readers as what are basics to solar photovoltaic system as it is gaining popularity in the renewable energy world. (Hopefully, at the end of your read, we will be able to convince you why Solar PV is the best solution for your electricity concerns.)
The Three Types of Solar Cells
In a nutshell, multiple solar cells combined together to form solar panels. In another words, solar panels combined the cells and direct all of that to energy output, which as solar cells contain all the parts necessary to convert sunlight to electricity.
Just remember, when one mentioned polycrystalline solar panel, it would mean the panel is made out of many polycrystalline solar panels arranged together.
There are definitely more than the mentioned three types solar cells in the world today, but we will explore on the most common three as it is still the most popular three in the fast-growing world today, it is still relevant and it is the most common types available in Asia especially in Malaysia.
Mono Crystalline Solar Cell (Mono-SI)
Consisting of silicon crystal within the cell, high purity of silicon, and known for its uniform dark look with rounded edges, making it the most sensitive cell. With high efficiency rate that can reach up to 20% (for the newest ones), Monocrystalline solar cells can work under even dim light.
Mono crystalline solar panels do not take up a lot of space due to its high efficiency and it is known to have the longest lifespan, however, it is also the most expensive among all types of solar cells.
Polycrystalline Solar Cell (Poly-SI)
Made by melting raw silicon, poured into squared mold, Polycrystalline does not required the Czochralski process that monocrystalline solar cell goes through. Polycrystalline cells have the speckled blue look, some referred it as "sporty look", this solar cell is capable of converting up to 15% of the incident light into electricity and offers a moderate sensitivity rate.
When compared to the monocrystalline solar cell, the polycrystalline solar power system is slightly less efficient. Also, polycrystalline cells have lower heat tolerance than mono cells. Under high temperature, polycrystalline solar panels may perform lower due to the heavy heat.
Polycrystalline cells have a shorter lifespan than monocrystalline cells.
Why then some still preferred Polycrystalline solar cells for their solar systems? Because they are so much more affordable and there are lesser silicon waste in Polycrystalline solar panels.
Thin Film (Amorphous) Solar Cell (TFSC)
The thin film solar cells are at times referred to as a solar film. They are manufactured using amorphous silicon, rather than silicone crystals. They feature a black color and are capable of converting 10% of incident light to electricity.
Even though they convert the least amount of incident light into electricity and they take up a lot of space compared to other solar cells, thin film solar cells are the most affordable ones available on the market and can take on a great amount of heat.
Malaysia Solar Trends
What we know for sure is that electricity cost is constantly on the rise and solar energy in Malaysia is also on the rise, making it timely to invest in solar system. Picking the right kind of solar system for your business or organization may not be easy, as it requires a great deal of assessment. From our experience, many clients in Malaysia tend to choose Monocrystalline cells or Polycrystalline solar cells for their solar systems after weight all the advantages and disadvantages.
Yes, we do provide consultation and we do provide Solar PV solutions to commercial and industrial properties. Feel free to contact us, Solarvest for more questions, advice and recommendation. Let us help you save your electricity cost and become a clean energy company or organization.


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Welcome from the APU President
Great educational programs lead to meaningful changes for individuals, families, communities, and for the entire State of Alaska. Education is critical to the health of individuals, communities, and the state. I am privileged to play a role in creating an environment at APU which facilitates great educational programs through place based, personalized, experiential, hands-on instruction in the field with Alaska as its primary classroom.
APU is focused on creating and delivering education that is relevant to workforce needs, emphasizes activities ensuring the economic and social viability of Alaskan communities, and recognizes and honors Indigenous knowledge and culture. This task is only accomplished through continual effort and community involvement in the process.
Engaging students, faculty, staff, and the communities served by APU ensures growth in areas of strengths and collaborative effort to meet our challenges as they arise. An inclusive, community based process will lead to better decision making and increase the likelihood of future success.
I am thankful to those who have given APU input for its future direction and look forward to continued feedback and help. My door is always open, and I look forward to another meaningful year at APU.
Dr. Bob Onders, M.D., J.D., M.P.A.
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We've come along away and we're going further.
The performance of those asked to serve as a Trustee is essential to the continued vitality and strength of the institution. They maintain oversight of institutional affairs in accordance with the Bylaws of the University and as implemented through periodic statements of mission and purpose and institutional plans.
Higher Education Opportunity Act Information
The Higher Education Opportunity Act is federal legislation created to provide financial assistance to students.
To learn about APU's commitment to providing an affordable high quality education.
Accreditation, Reports and Financials
Alaska Pacific University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is authorized as a university by the Commission on Postsecondary Education, State of Alaska.


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Special District of Yogyakarta
Special district of Yogyakarta is the second smallest province after capital Special region of Jakarta, and located in the middle of Java Island, surrounded by Central Java province, and included in the middle of south zone of Javanese geological formation. in the south side, exist 110 km sea shore borders with Indian ocean, in the north lays the most active volcano in the world, mount of merapi (2968 m). Total broad of special district of Yogyakarta Indonesia is 3,185.8 km and less than 0.5% of indonesia's land. In the west, there is progo river which starts from central java, and Opak river in the east, which sourced from top of Merapi and ends in the java sea in its south side.
The capital of special district of Yogyakarta is Yogyakarta city. While others cities exist in special district of Yogyakarta are the district of Bantul, Sleman, Wates, and Wonosari. Administratively, special district of Yogyakarta divided into one city, 4 sub districts, which it forms a separate administration unity.
Special district of Yogyakarta has some supporting economic sectors, which produced by the districts below its administrative territory.
Furniture has experienced a rapid development and it can be compared with wood industry. Furniture which produced, are in various shape and models, either its repro or new designs, which various function and usage. The furniture industry has reached export market since years ago and has been doing by people in Kasongan, and Imogiri, Bantul.
The effort to develop the variations of potteries has been enjoyed by all segments, specially the wealthy class. The developed products that produced not only functional but also varying. These potteries products are mainly produced by crafter in Kasongan, Bantul. Though it experienced such a bad vast damage due to Merapi volcano eruption few years ago, pottery industry in Kasongan has been recovered and back reach the export market.
Woven products
Woven , in this case is natural fiber one-which has a rapid growing, has attracted many people, domestically and abroad. Various natural fibers like mendong (grass species live in watery area), gebang (palm species, many found in lowlands), and banana midrib, are such interesting material to be made as crafts. These crafts can be made into bags, table cover, eating accessories, javanese food box and others functional stuffs. The entrepreneur and the craftsman which produce these, commonly come from Kulon Progo, but some also come from district of Sleman and Yogyakarta city.
Silver crafts in Yogyakarta Indonesia only be found in Kotagede, included district of bantul. The fame of kotagede has been widely known and it's reasonable if it becomes one of tourism objects and destinations for domestic yet foreign tourists.
Special district of Yogyakarta also has many interesting tourism objects. From natural tourism, historical, and cultural.
For natural tourism, special district of Yogyakarta has several famous beaches, such as Baron, Kukup and Parangtritis beach, in the district of Bantul. For Parangtritis beach, beside known for its wonderful scenery, this beach also known as a place to do Larung laut ceremony (a ceremony done by floating various traditional ritual serving including buffalo's head). This ceremony attracts so many visitors domestic, or foreign, and it becomes one of tradition that specially waited by Javanese society. Parangtritis beach is believed to be the meeting point of Sultan of Yogyakarta (king of Yogyakarta) with Nyi Roro Kidul ( a mythical woman figure, trusted to be the south sea leader). Click here to find some best hotel Yogyakarta.
Beside tourism attractions, Yogyakarta Indonesia has cultural tourism, such as batik fabric. Batik art is a kind of painted fabric that originally comes from Indonesia. Yogyakarta is the batik centre in Indonesia, beside Solo, in central java province. Some batik motifs are Perang, Geometri, Banji, Spreading plants, Water plants, Flowers, Animals, and other natural life motifs. Batik industry can be found in he area of Yogyakarta city, Kulon Progo and Gunungkidul.


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Inspired by Guitar Hero and Rock Band, Rock Revolution is by Zoe Mode and published by Konami. It was released in October of 2008, to fairly good reviews although it lacked the vocal based play that Rock Band had. There are 41 songs on all platforms except the DS which has 20. For the XBOX 360 these open up achievements that you can earn for gameplay.
The game has a guitar and drum peripherals for use, however like was said above, there is no vocal option on this game. It appears that the guitars and the drums from any of the Rock Band and the Guitar Hero sets will work with Rock Revolution, so there is some mixing of the gaming between the sets.
The songs in the listing all have difficulty ratings from one to five skulls, precisely like the difficulty ratings in Rock Band 2, for the guitar, the bass, and the drum sections of the songs. There will by songs available for download, however none have been announced as of yet.
These are the songs for the game (that are all cover songs and not by the original artists except for the Linkin Park and the Finger 11 songs).
Song List
"All My Life" Foo Fighters
"All The Small Things" Blink-182
"Am I Evil?" Metallica (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Are You Gonna Be My Girl" Jet
"Bad Reputation" Joan Jett
"Blitzkrieg Bop" The Ramones
"Chop Suey!" System Of A Down (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Cum on Feel the Noize" Quiet Riot (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Dance, Dance" Fall Out Boy
"Detroit Rock City" Kiss
"The Diary of Jane" Breaking Benjamin (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Dirty Little Secret" All-American Rejects
"Dr. Feelgood" Mötley Crüe (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"The End of Heartache" Killswitch Engage
"Falling Away from Me" Korn
"Given Up" Linkin Park
"Heading Out to the Highway" Judas Priest
"Highway Star" Deep Purple (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Holy Wars…The Punishment Due" Megadeth (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Joker & the Thief" Wolfmother
"Kiss Me Deadly" Lita Ford (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Last Resort" Papa Roach (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Magic Man" Heart (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"No One Like You" Scorpions (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Our Truth" Lacuna Coil (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Pain" Three Days Grace (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Paralyzer" Finger Eleven
"Pull Me Under" Dream Theater (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Round and Round" Ratt (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Run to the Hills" Iron Maiden (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Sk8er Boi" Avril Lavigne
"Somebody Told Me" The Killers
"The Spirit of Radio" Rush
"Spoonman" Soundgarden
"Still of the Night" Whitesnake (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Stone Cold Crazy" Queen (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"Walk" Pantera (NOT on Nintendo DS)
"We're Not Gonna Take It" Twisted Sister
"White Room" Cream
"Won't Get Fooled Again" The Who
"Youth Gone Wild" Skid Row


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Prior to developing as a coach, Hamid has spent 20 years as a Chartered civil engineer, consultant, director and civil servant. His coaching clients are drawn from a wide variety of fields including the civil service, retail, legal and medical professions, the financial sector, entrepreneurs, charities, creative media as well as other coaches. Hamid is an Executive Coach at Civil Service Learning and coaches across all levels including Senior Civil Servants.
Hamid's coaching supports clients to increase their awareness of their values and purpose and links these to their objectives and performance. Through challenging their self-imposed limiting beliefs and assumptions, he helps the clients to identify their strengths, values and potential. Clients have found that once they are aware of these and have clarified their goals and potential, their confidence grows in working towards and reaching their aspirations. Hamid has supported clients to deal with issues of change, transition, career choice and progression, confidence, personal impact, managerial effectiveness, increased flexibility & resilience, discovering their creativity, dealing with conflict and work-life balance.
Hamid has coached clients from: Department for Transport, Home Office, Ministry of Defence, NHS, Department of Health, Standard Bank, Citi Bank, Save the Children, De Beers, LVMH, Department for International Development, Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, Department for Work & Pensions, HM Revenue & Customs, Central Office of Information, HM Prisons, and Department for Business Innovation & Skills. Hamid's clients' feedbacks reflect his ability to create a safe space where clients can freely express themselves whilst being challenged appropriately. His listening and questioning skills have helped them to think around solutions to very complex issues and increase their effectiveness and performance which in turn has increased their confidence in their own abilities. Clients' have commented on his integrity and analytical mind together with the feeling of being empowered on both rational and intuitive levels.
At i-coach academy, Hamid supports students in developing their critical reflective sills and integrating their learning into their coaching model together with facilitating their learning and development towards gaining professional qualifications.
Hamid is an NLP practitioner and holds an MA in Professional Coaching through Middlesex University. Hamid has completed i-coach academy's programmes of Foundation, Certificate and Masters in Professional Coaching Practice accredited by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) at EQA Master Practitioner level. He is qualified by the British Psychological Society for Test Use: Occupational, Ability and Personality (Levels A & B) and also European Federation of Psychologists' Associations Level 2 Euro Test User. He is qualified for the use of MBTI, FIRO-B, 16PF, and Hogan (HPI, HDS, and MVPI). He has strong interest in development of creativity and his MA research project was on the impact of creative coaching techniques on clients' creativity. He is an associate member of CIPD and a member of the EMCC and abides by their code of ethics. Hamid attends regular supervision.
Hamid also holds an MBA from Imperial College London, and two Masters in engineering fields. He is a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and Association for Project Management.


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Diagnosis is one of the most important activities to do with design and with localising and solving problems within the field of mechanical engineering. For this we use a range of measuring equipment and calculating methods, which are being expanded continually and at the client's wishes. After more than 40 years of experience and many thousands of projects we are sure that we will be your partner of choice too.
The main activities of the diagnosis department can be divided as follows:
- Measuring a large range of mechanical parameters (measuring vibrations, shaft power, torsion, pressure, temperature, sound, tension etc.).
- Analysing the measurement data (ODS and modal analysis, condition monitoring according to ISO 18436.2, torsional vibrations; all of this in relation to damage research and different calculations).
- Calculating (torsional vibration calculations following Class guidelines, calculating both static and dynamic finite element models, alignment according to the sag & gap method, whirling and also calculations for degrees of freedom of resiliently mounted installations).
- Investigating damage through metallurgical research on parts of complex structures (mechanical investigation, microscopy, structural investigation, root cause failure analysis, or ruling out a production defect or misuse).
- Guidance regarding static and dynamic behaviour of machines and structures during design, use and for modifications (building support, contract review, measurement review, advice regarding acceptance testing and execution and arbitration).
- Condition monitoring, usually in the shape of vibration measurements, but thermography and registration of combustion pressure, power and torsional vibrations are also possible. Of course we possess ISO 18436.2 Cl 3 certificates for this.
- Troubleshooting. In combining several of the above-mentioned disciplines we are capable like no other to solve all kinds of problems. These problems can vary from too short a durability caused, for example, by excessive wear; vibration or sound hindrance, all the way to severe damage or malfunction.
The areas in which we are active are primarily:
- Commercial shipping, from ferry and inland shipping to 'Capesize'
- Offshore construction, dredging activities and towing services
- Power generation, cogeneration plants and industry
- Cruise, cruise ferry and yachts
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The EPA manages the ENERGY STAR and WaterSense programs, including building energy efficiency scoring using the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool. Widely used as an industry standard, and the most public and comprehensive benchmarking system, ENERGY STAR bases its algorithm for a 1-100 score on a national data set called CBECS, the Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey. Currently, the dataset is still based on CBECS 2003 data, which has been verified as the most accurate data set to date. CBECS 2012 data (interim data was not used due to inaccuracy) will be the new standard baseline used as of August 2018.
As buildings continue to get more efficient, and as reflected with the CBECS 2012 data, building ENERGYSTAR scores are likely to drop, now that they are being compared with a more high-performing building stock.
Why is this important?
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager uses 12 months of energy data and building profile characteristics to generate a score of how efficient a building is with respect to whole-building energy consumption (all fuel sources). It does this first by normalizing for floor area, using a metric called Energy Use Intensity, or EUI. The building characteristics and weather data are then used to further normalize energy usage, allowing a building anywhere in the US, of any size and vacancy level, to be compared with a national average for that building type. This national average is derived from CBECS data.
CBECS is comprised of a national survey conducted roughly every four years by the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The latest dataset is CBECS 2012, which became available in 2016 after data-scrubbing and statistical analysis. This data will be implemented as the new ENERGY STAR baseline as of August this year.
The benefit of updating information to a new dataset is that it reflects a more efficient building stock for comparison. However, this does mean a reduction in scores is likely.
What does this mean?
On August 26th, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager will be updating the baseline, or median data, for comparison with the CBECS 2012 data for the following building types. This will also affect the Target Finder tool used for energy design targets for new construction projects.
- Bank branches
- Courthouses
- Financial offices
- Hotels
- Houses of worship
- K-12 schools
- Offices
- Retail, including retail store and warehouse club/supercenter
- Supermarkets
- Warehouses, including refrigerated, non-refrigerated, and distribution centers
After August 26th, Data Center metrics will also be updated. This will allow estimated IT energy usage, allowing a new path for certification where a sub-meter for IT use is not practical, as well as update the source energy factor used in calculating how much energy is needed at the power generation sources to deliver the site energy usage (what's shown on billing statements).
As scores will be impacted mid-year, all buildings eligible for 2018 certification will be allowed a one-time exemption to certify early before the score updates (This is usually only allowed approx. twelve months from the previous certification; therefore, all buildings in the system have now been updated to a new eligibility date of April 30th). It is highly recommended that applicants submit before July 26th to guarantee scoring using the current metrics. Projects submitted between July 26th and August 26th may be evaluated under the new scoring metrics depending on the review timeline for the application.
Next Steps
Healthy Buildings is currently working to inform all our existing ENERGY STAR clients to certify early this year and take advantage of one more year of higher scores. Additionally, while we can't know how scores will be updated exactly until later this August when the platform changes, we are happy to work with you to evaluate how your score may be affected. We have seen energy consumption decrease in buildings we work with, and this will now be reflected in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager's new dataset.
The image below from ENERGYSTAR shows the anticipated score impacts. Please note that each building's benchmarking profile is different, and specific score changes will be visible for any Portfolio Manager users when logging into the tool starting August 27th, 2018.


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Millions of Americans are impacted by a disability that impairs their ability to work, function as normal, or live the lifestyle that they desire. Thankfully, the Social Security Administration has put in place the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This is reserved for those who are disabled and have limited income and resources.
Because SSI is based on personal financial limitations and disability rather than disability alone, a broad population qualifies.
- disabled children.
- the blind.
- disabled adults.
- and, disabled people aged 65 or older.
ARM Lawyers can help you understand if you qualify, help you apply for SSI, and explain the hearing process.
Disabilities Covered by Supplemental Security Income
Both children and adults may qualify for SSI. However, in order to qualify, a child or adult must have a disability that meets the criteria established by the Social Security Administration's Listing of Impairments.
- one of the conditions on the list.
- a disability that causes marked limitations.
- established by medical evidence.
- and, expected to last for at least one year or result in death.
How much money will i earn on social security?
Determining Income Eligibility for SSI
SSI is reserved for those with limited income and resources. Some states regulate income limits differently than others. The value of the things that you own must be less than $2,000 if you are single, and less than $3,000 if you are married. The income limit is $721 per month for an individual and $1,082 for couples. Certain income and resources are not included in the calculations.
Furthermore, in the state of Pennsylvania, the state will add money to any federal benefits received. For children applying for SSI, their parents' income and resources will be taken into consideration.
Additionally, if you are a student who received a scholarship, the scholarship may not count as resources. And, if you are a disabled or blind person who used income to commute to work or to receive work training, these wages will not be counted when determining income eligibility status.
Finally, in order to receive benefits, a person must be a citizen or national of the U.S. In some cases, a person can receive SSDI benefits and SSI benefits simultaneously.
How a Social Security Disability Lawyer in Pennsylvania Helps
If you are disabled or have a disabled child, SSI benefits can greatly affect your quality of life. ARM Lawyers knows how important your case is, and knows how impactful receiving benefits could be. As such, if your claim has been denied, we can help you appeal the decision and get you the SSI to which you're entitled.
For more questions regarding your eligibility, the amount of benefits that may be paid to you, what documents you'll need, and how you can appeal a decision made by the Social Security Administration, contact us today at 570-257-4509 (Stroudsburg), 484-765-8140 (Palmerton), or 610-849-2788 (Bethlehem) to get started.


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Just a month after filing for bankruptcy, Eastman Kodak Company is dumping some of its digital assets off on personal photo-publishing company Shutterfly in the hopes of becoming a more tightly focused company.
Shutterfly has agreed, by way of a court-supervised auction process, to purchase Kodak Gallery for $23.8 million, the companies announced Thursday.
"This sale is consistent with our objective of focusing Kodak on a core set of businesses in which we can most profitably leverage our technology and brand strengths," Kodak CMO Pradeep Jotwani said in a statement.
Kodak Gallery is an online destination where customers in the U.S. and Canada can upload, share, and print their "Kodak moments" as keepsakes. Through the deal, the product's more than 75 million users and their images will be transferred over to Shutterfly, though customers can choose to opt-out of the transfer and download images instead.
The Shutterfly deal is expected to close in the spring, but will first need to secure the approbation of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Other potential buyers can still submit bids for Kodak Gallery in the interim.
Earlier this month, Kodak announced that it would stop selling cameras.
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This is where I'll be – see ya all there..!
Well I have most everything I will need, books, pamphlets, and business cards for my next book signing event taking place at the end of July. Should be an adventure I would think..! Maybe I'll throw in some bookmarks too…
Relaunch of my second book is on its way..! What do you all think of this cover..?
Well folks, I went back and revised my first book. Should be out within two weeks there about. What do you all thing of the new cover..?
"There were many signposts along the way – some I just didn't see. It all looked so great on paper. 'I can do this.!' I would say, if I just follow my list. My list of Signpost…" L.E.Hastings
"When I stopped running towards my higher power and just turned around – He was just standing there…"


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Now readying herself for Sunday's balance beam final, newly crowned world all-around champion Morgan Hurd of the U.S said the ankle injury that took teammate Ragan Smith out of Thursday's all-around final did not alter her focus in her own challenge for a medal.
"It didn't affect me too much," said Hurd of the sprained ankle that Smith sustained on vault in the warm-up. "I still kept her in the back of my head because I really hope for a speedy recovery for her. It's so unfortunate that her worlds had to end this way, but I just wanted to focus on the job I had to do."
Smith and Hurd qualified sixth and second, respectively, for the all-around final in which Hurd went on to place first over silver medalist Ellie Black of Canada and bronze medalist Yelena Yeryomina of Russia.
Hurd said she sensed a medal-winning result as she was performing her floor exercise routine in the last rotation.
"I really felt like that during floor, because my landings were way better than in qualifications and podium training, and I was really happy with it," she said.
With a score of 13.500 points, Hurd qualified second to Sunday's balance beam final, between top-ranked Tabea Alt of Germany (13.533) and 2015 world balance beam bronze medalist Pauline Schäfer (13.433).
Smith qualified first to Sunday's floor exercise final but has subsequently withdrawn from it because of her injury.
Despite taking her lowest score of the all-around final on balance beam, Hurd said she was satisfied with her performance there.
"I was a little shaky but I'm just happy I stayed on," she said.
The competition concludes in Montreal on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. with two women's event finals (balance beam and floor exercise) and three men's event finals (vault, parallel bars and high bar).. Head to IG's Facebook page for live commentary from the Olympic Stadium!
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Umor Rex To Donate Sales Proceeds To Earthquake Relief
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All proceeds from sales of Umor Rex's back catalogue on Bandcamp will be donated to the Mexican Red Cross until October 15 following the earthquake in Mexico City earlier this week
Mexico City-based label Umor Rex has announced that they will donate 100% of proceeds from sales of their back catalogue through Bandcamp to the Mexican Red Cross until October 15.
The move comes following the earthquake that hit Mexico City and surrounding areas earlier this week killing over 200 people.
"We love our city and our people, but the corruption is present in the political class," the label say. "So WE, the people are taking the problem on our shoulders."
The label also encourage people to donate directly to the Mexican Red Cross to help with the relief efforts which you can do so here. You can find Umor Rex on Bandcamp here.
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The city of Philadelphia is coming together to raise awareness and fight the stigma of mental illness at the first ever #IWillListen Day. On June 3rd we will take over Love Park for one day and one night, to host a city-wide conversation about mental health and wellness. Join us by promising to listen to your fellow Philadelphians with an open mind and open heart.
Participate in an educationally uplifting mental health fair. Listen to the free public concert in the afternoon with famous rock musicians, including (name goes here). And make your own #IWillListen promise to post online. It's going to be a fun, informative day of learning and social change, sponsored by JWT, NAMI-NYC Metro, The Thomas Scattergood Foundation, Box of Stars, WXPN Radio and the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.
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I was actually asking why PHP is considered okay to run in shared environments from a security standpoint, not why people like to program it.
Your facts about PHP and Perl's architectures are not correct. Both of them are written in C, both of them compile to bytecode before execution, and even with a bytecode cache like the Zend cache, Perl is still faster than PHP.
Perl is equally vulnerable to buffer overflows, being written in C as well. The reason you don't see many reports of these problems in Perl is that a lot of people spent a lot of time finding and fixing them. The core Perl 5 codebase has had many years to mature.
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Cleft New Zealand is very excited to be welcoming several new team members into the Cleft New Zealand family from Wednesday 2nd December. Please make them feel welcome as you see them around at events and talk to them on the phone etc.
Our new General Manager (formerly called CEO) will be Natasha Smith who starts with us on Wednesday and will work alongside the outgoing General Manager until the end of the year before taking the reigns fully in January.
Here is some more info on Natasha:
"My name is Natasha Smith; I live in Auckland with my husband Andrew and our two children, Charlotte, almost 5 years old and Jaxon, 18 months old.
I studied communication at Manukau Institute of technology and continued onto a career in Marketing and Promotions. Once my chidren were born, I went back to working part time in a pharmacy.
Two years ago my daughter was diagnosed with a submucous cleft palate. It was all very overwelming but we have learnt a lot and had an amazing support network through the Auckland Cleft unit and Cleft New Zealand.
Cleft New Zealand made us realise that we were not alone during Charlottes appointments, surgeries and speech therapy sessions. The more aware I became of the work Cleft New Zealand do, the more I knew I wanted to be a part of such a great organisation.
I look forward to contributing to what is already a fantastic community."
Natasha will shortly become the front person of Cleft New Zealand – if you see her around, pop over and introduce yourself!


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Production Credits:
Paul Revere [ Click for Lyrics ]
First Appearance: Licensed to Ill LP 1986
Written by: Adam Horovitz/Rick Rubin/Joseph Simmons/Darryl McDaniels
Performed by: Beastie Boys
Production Notes: Produced by Rick Rubin, co-produced by Beastie Boys. Engineered by Steve Ett, mastered by Howie Weinberg. Originally released under Def Jam Recordings, a division of CBS/Columbia Records.
Behind the Beats and Lyrics...
- "I Like Funky Music" by Uncle Louie from the single "I Like Funky Music/Everybody's Got One" (1979)
- Paul Revere (1735-1818) - American Revolutionary patriot and silversmith
- Wiffle ball bat - a lightweight plastic bat
Sample & Reference Breakdown
- Main beat - a backwards 808 drum machine
- "Now here's a little story I've got to tell/About three bad brothers you know so well" - lyrics are similar to those in "Stoop Rap" by Double Trouble from the Wild Style soundtrack ("Well, here's a little story that must be told about two cool brothers that were put on hold")
Beastie Boys
"That backwards 808? If I think right, it was actually Joe, Run, from Run-DMC. It was his idea to flip the tape up. He was there, like, 'Hey, y'all should flip the tape around so that shit's backwards.' Either that, or we had it on backwards and he heard it, he bugged out, and that's when he said, 'Y'all have to do a story rhyme over the shit.' And he came in started writing the shit with us." - Michael Diamond, 1995
"...just plain odd" - excerpted from Rhyming & Stealing: A History of the Beastie Boys by Angus Batey, 1998
"[A] hip-hop outlaw tale" - excerpted from Rock - The Essential Album Guide by Gary Graff and Daniel Durchholz, 1999
"It was Run's idea to turn the beat backwards on 'Paul Revere.' They wanted to have a slow beat, and Run was like, 'To make it outrageous you need to turn the beat backwards and rhyme over that.'" - Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, excerpted from The Skills to Pay the Bills by Alan Light, 2005
"I think that the whole concept of trying the drum backwards was a mistake, and then it turned into a record. Everybody was congratulating themselves on how creative they were, but in fact, it was really a mistake." - Russell Simmons, excerpted from The Skills to Pay the Bills by Alan Light, 2005
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Performed in 111 known Concerts.
First known Performance:
26-Dec-1986 : Ritz, The, New York, NY, United States
Last known Performance:
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« She turned the dial until the safe opened, revealing the diamond. She had stolen jewels before, but none compared with this one. She left a single rose and the scent of her perfume in its place for him to find. In a moment she'd be halfway around the world and he would be in pursuit. The chase began again…»
Deep dark Turkish rose combines with a light patchouli and spices to create a rose scent that a guy can proudly wear! This scent is sexy in an Arabian Nights kind of way!
I received this in the Discovery Set. It was the last one I tried because florals are my least favorite and rose is my least favorite of the florals. It did have an initial floral note of rose while wet and I wanted to wipe it off but thankfully once dry I was rewarded for my faith in Atelier with a richly complex, clean, beautiful fragrance. A breath of spring to carry with me all day.
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Sport ( British English ) or sports ( American English ) includes all types of aggressive bodily exercise or video games which, 1 through casual or organised participation, goal to use, preserve or enhance bodily potential and skills while offering enjoyment to participants, and in some cases, entertainment for spectators. The training of the scientist, in response to this image of science, is one which goals to produce competent puzzle-solvers, absolutely conversant in standards and strategies. Largely, this training is achieved by college students trying repetitively to unravel puzzles which can be discovered from standard textbooks. Science is distinguished from other disciplines by its dependence upon textbooks, and until the last stages within the schooling of a scientist, textbooks are systematically substituted for the inventive scientific literature that made them possible. The schooling of the conventional scientist, based on Kuhn is an initiation right into a largely unquestioned tradition. Kuhn implied that science is science as a result of scientists say it is.
The dressing rooms' access to the reside video footage of the sport offers them a privilege which we will call 'technological privilege'. Though no replay could be proven within the display between the on -filed determination and the gamers' choice to assessment the former, the dressing room has access to the video of the actual bowl bowled. They might not be able to have a look at it repeatedly however that real time entry on an digital screen is sufficient to give strong clues with regard to the accuracy of the decision. In actual-time telecast of cricket matches on the elite degree, every ball bowled is proven from a finest superior position as that of an umpire. The digital camera dealing with the batman from a straight place may not give the accurate info to the viewer … Read More


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Put that creaky old Xbox 360 away, friend. Soon your Xbox One will be able to play all your old games.
Microsoft made the announcement at annual games beano E3, which is going on right this very minute in LA. It will be very simple to use. If you've already bought an Xbox 360 game via download, it will load into your Xbox One as soon as it becomes available. Then you just start playing.
If you bought the 360 game disc, put it in the Xbox One and it'll be patched. The games will run natively off the console.
Microsoft has said around 100 Xbox 360 games will be compatible by the end of the year. Though at the moment, it's only publicised a handful. They include Perfect Dark, Mass Effect, Banjo-Kazooie, and, er, A World of Keflings.
All developers have to do is give their games the green light, there's no extra work required on their behalf.
You'll also be able to use new features like Game DVR, screenshots and game streaming, which will add a new twist to some old favourites.
The PS4 isn't yet backwards compatible, so this gives Microsoft a bit of a leg-up over Sony. It needs it. Figures show the PS4 has outsold the Xbox One pretty consistently, despite staying at its launch price. (The Xbox One, meanwhile, has had its price cut repeatedly.)
Microsoft wasn't always open to the feature. Shortly after announcing the Xbox One, Microsoft's Don Mattrick poo-pooed the idea of backwards compatibility. He told the Wall Street Journal: "If you're backwards compatible, you're really backwards."
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Against the Odds re-released
Aughavas man Andy McGovern has re-released his inspiring book 'Against The Odds' in time for Christmas.
The publication documents how Andy, who was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) almost 40 years ago, lives and deals with the disease. Andy wrote the book with the help of voice recognition technology. He operated the computer mouse by foot. MND is a progressive neurological condition that leaves people unable to do the everyday things that the rest of us take for granted. It strikes people of all ages and although there is no cure, Andy shows how sufferers can live a full and wholesome life. The book is available at all good bookshops.


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Tuesday nights in July and August, I'm playing at 120 Diner, 120 Church street, Toronto.
On stage at 10 pm with my band and special guests, including Shari Tallon on Flute, Natalie Wong on Violin, and Jeremy Edwards on Harmonica .
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When you think about Russian mafia you imagine Kalashnikovs, drugs and hookers. But there is another side that does not come straight to mind although it is probably as dark and as dangerous: Russian cybercrime. Over the last years, Russian hackers have become experts when it comes to stealing credit card data and reselling them to either skilled or wannabe fraudsters.
- What you will learn in the White Paper:
- Which economical and structural factors drive the growth of Russian cybercrime?
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- What is the typical profile of a Russian cybercriminal?
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These Dutch Oven Baked Beans made with sweet BBQ sauce and tangy ranch seasoning are the perfect cowboy beans recipe!
Making this easy One Pot recipe is a sure-fire way to please the whole crowd. These Dutch Oven Baked Beans are kid approved, teenager approved and hubby approved.
No need to wonder why this recipe is so insanely popular at my house. I use a whole package of perfect crispy bacon! And honestly… I think that tends to help just a little! 🙂
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Dutch Oven Baked Beans
Easy Dutch Oven Baked Beans Recipe
- 55 oz. Bush's Best Original Baked Beans {1 large can}
- 1 pound Bacon {16 oz.} cooked until Crispy, then chopped or crumbled {see tips for perfect crispy bacon!}
- Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue Sauce {18 oz. bottle}
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed
- 1 oz.Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Packet or 3 Tbsp Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 cup diced White Onion
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- Preheat 5-6 quart Dutch Oven on stove at Medium heat.
- After dutch oven has warmed up, add Butter.
- Once Butter has melted, add Onions, and saute' until Onions become translucent {clear} in appearance (approx. 5 - 6 minutes}
- Then add Beans, Cooked Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Brown Sugar, and Ranch Seasoning, and stir until well combined.
- Cook for additional 20 minutes or until done, stirring occasionally.
What You'll Need for This Recipe:
5 – 6 quart Dutch Oven
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The culinary event has been celebrated every September for over 590 years! This festival is located in the heart of Palatinate which is Germany's second largest wine growing region. The Wurstmarkt is the world's biggest wine festival; it started as a fair for local farmers and wine growers and now attracts now more than 600,000 visitors annually. Wurstmarkt has the world's largest wine barrel. The barrel can hold 44 million gallons of wine. It has been converted into a multi-level wine shop.
Visitors can enjoy the local food of Palatinate, live concerts, literature contests in the regional dialect, rides and fireworks. Over 150 local wines will be poured during the Wurstmarkt; from fine Rieslings to refreshing ice wines. Sip your Wein in large festival tents at long community wooden tables or at a traditional "Schubkärchler", a small wine stand.
WHEN: September 7 – 11, 2012 & September 14 – 17, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
WHERE: Bad Duerkheim is located 70 miles south of Frankfurt.
The best way to get to Bad Dürkheim is by train; take an Intercity express train (ICE) to Mannheim; from there, use a regional train via Neustadt to reach Bad Dürkheim.Kurbrunnenstraße 67089 Bad Dürkheim, Germany Phone +49 6322 9566-250
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Watch Garfield and Friends on our new YouTube channel.
First Appearance:
June 19th, 1978
Favorite Food:
Least Favorite Food:
Known Relatives:
Mom, Grandpa, Raoul (brother), Uncle Harry, Uncle Hubert, Uncle Barney, Uncle Nick, Uncle Roy, Uncle Bob, Uncle Morty, Uncle Leo, Aunt Reba, Aunt Bernice, Aunt Evelyn, Aunt Edna
Garfield is a fat, lazy, cynical-but-endearing cat. Born in the kitchen of Mamma Leoni's Italian restaurant, Garfield weighed five pounds, six ounces at birth and right from the start he showed a passion for Italian food. The restaurant owner, forced to choose between Garfield and closing his doors for lack of pasta, sold Garfield to a pet store. Garfield thought he was a goner until Jon Arbuckle walked in the door.
Garfield loves TV and hates Mondays. He's all sass and sarcasm, but he has a soft side too. He loves his teddy bear Pooky, and deep down he loves his owner Jon and his dopey pal Odie.
"I needed a name and thought of my grandfather James A. Garfield Davis, a big, cantankerous, cynical man. The name seemed to fit the personality and shape of the character."
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Q. I am trying to write a paper on the hoax of faith healing.
Begin your search using the library's religion databases. To get to a list of them, start at the library's home page, click on the Databases tab and then click on "Databases by Subject." Then choose "Religion" from the list.
I started using the "JSTOR" and "Academic Search Complete" databases and found that good search terms to use are the following:
"Faith Healing" and "Hoax"
"Faith Healing" and "Fraud"
"Faith Healing" and "deception"
"healing" and "religion"
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Accordant Joins Dentsu Aegis Network's Isobar Group
Following the acquisition of Accordant in May 2017, Dentsu Aegis Network has announced the customer experience agency will be joining Isobar Group Australia & New Zealand.
This strategic alignment, named 'Accordant, Linked by Isobar', continues to build out Isobar Group offering, developing digital specialisation across data, creativity, design, technology, and personalisation.
Launched in 2014, Accordant uses data and technology to personalise and optimise the customer experience, and is the first agency to receive the title 'Adobe Target Specialisation Partner' globally.
With the establishment of Accordant, Linked by Isobar, Isobar Group ANZ now includes WiTH Collective, Soap and SMG Studio, Accordant and New Zealand based Little Giant, all of which have adopted the 'Linked by Isobar' suffix.
Accordant co-founder and CEO Stephen Knowles (pictured above, right) said: "As CMOs engage with their customers via true digital experiences and stray away from more conventional advertising models, our combined offering and proven wins will enable them to achieve their objectives.
"We believe the Isobar Group brings together the best of the best to deliver actionable ideas for sustainable competitive advantage. It made complete sense for us as both a reflection of our people as well as the value of the work to join the family."
Isobar Group ANZ chief executive Konrad Spilva said: "The Isobar Group is committed to embracing deep specialisation across digital transformation. We don't try and be a single entity; we know where our strengths lie and defer to others in the group where appropriate.
"Accordant adds the missing ingredient with Isobar Group to truly become a leading digital group offering end to end solutions across creativity, design, technology and personalisation."
Dentsu Aegis Network ANZ boss Simon Ryan said: "The strategic alignment of Accordant builds on our capability across digital and customer experience, and adds significant expertise as we help our clients navigate the digital economy.
"We are pleased to welcome Steve, Scott and their entire team into the Isobar Group."


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* In Support: I have heard comment to the effect of "we lack a clearly defined set of expectations for how non-resident members will contribute to EcoReality." I can resonate with that. I support a clear understanding of how any non-resident member (should the practice even be continued indefinitely) would interact with the coop.
* Suggestion: having something like the Cooperative Association Act to lean on, for info on which decisions come before the entire group for consensus, does seem a helpful resource. I believe it's tough to expect that it will singlehandedly resolve all existing quandaries about this idea in the sense of what's "right" for EcoReality.
* Request: I'd like to know more about how it is – practically – the Cooperative Association Act will address knowing which decisions to bring before which group.
* Request: to seek consensus on the definition of the Problem Statement before proceeding with agreement process.
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The Morning Benders' have uploaded a cover of Joanna Newsom's "Have One On Me" that he recorded over J-Dilla's "U-Love" to the band's SoundCloud page. The Benders' frontman, Chris Chu, also took the time to whip up an "EchoMix" for Say Mayday, and it's a sweet, breezy summer mix that would fit nicely on anyone's iPod. Listen to the mix and cover below:
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Paul spoke about Apple. In today's world, I believe, that is the best example to explain customer experience. I have seen people buy Apple products - with no second thought and 100% trust. Many Apple products are expensive compared to equivalent products sold by other companies. What is that mantra that Apple believes in and practice? Trust me, it is the Quality Culture that eventually transforms into a great customer experience.
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Hainan Airlines anticipates a huge surge in international business on the back of Belt and Road strategy with international business expected to account for at least 40 percent of its total revenue by the end of this year, a top company official said.
The fourth-largest carrier in China is also eyeing major expansion on its international routes as it charts options to grow international business from the existing 16 percent, said XinDi, chairman of Hainan Airlines, adding that "the growth goal is formidable, but achievable".
On June 15, Hainan Airlines launched a new direct service from Beijing to San Jose, California, and in the subsequent week, added two more direct services to the United States from Shanghai.
Hainan Airlines launched direct flights to Rome in May and plans to add more new destinations like Tel Aviv in Israel and Prague in the Czech Republic this year, he said.
"We will not be satisfied with this. Instead, we will keep seeking new opportunities for more routes in the US and Europe. Company officials have already started exploring various destinations even as we are celebrating a new route," said Xin.
Xin, who took over as chairman of Hainan Airlines in 2014, attributed Hainan Airlines' expansion in the global market to government policies and market demands.
The chairman said the government has been encouraging more enterprises to go abroad and some enterprises have blossomed in the international market.
The Belt and Road Initiative, a development strategy proposed by President Xi Jinping in 2013, is another opportunity that is expected to generate huge business for the Chinese carrier. The initiative refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt, which will link China with Europe via Central and Western Asia, and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, which stretches from eastern and southern China to Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and Europe. The plan is expected to benefit about 4.4 billion people in 65 countries.
At the same time, rapid growth and competition in the domestic market is prompting an increasing number of Chinese carriers to look abroad for growth.
"In the past three years, Chinese carriers grew at a much faster pace than anticipated and were more active expanding international routes, rather than the domestic market," Xin said.
During the first quarter of this year, growth in the domestic aviation sector remained flat at 11 percent, compared with the same period in 2014. Growth in international routes, however, surged by 57 percent during the period, according to the Center for Aviation, a global aviation market analysis company.
The significant increase in Chinese outbound tourism as well as international trade have also contributed to the growth in international air travel demand, Xin said.
Rising competition from high-speed railway lines in China is also prompting carriers like Hainan Airlines to find more opportunities in the international market, he said.
Chinese carriers are expected to overtake their US peers in flights between China and the US, with Air China Ltd, China Eastern Air-lines Corp Ltd, China Southern Airlines Co Ltd and Hainan Airlines collectively planning 2,028 weekly US-China flights from the third quarter of this year, compared with 1,853 flights offered by US companies.
Li Xiaojin, a professor at the Economic Management Research Base at the Tianjin-based Civil Aviation University of China, said: "The development of high-speed railways in China has prompted Chinese carriers to hunt for more capacity in the global market. The domestic market, especially the short-to-medium-range routes, have been affected by the high-speed railways."
Hainan Airlines Chairman Xin agreed with Li, and said that the impact has been more in the eastern part of China than the central and western regions.
"Hainan Airlines' current international market share is too small and we need to catch up in a short time," Xin said.
Air China, which is the best internationally developed carrier in China, got 37 percent of its total revenue from the international market in 2014, while the share for Hainan Airlines was just 13 percent.
"Hainan Airlines will make faster moves in the global market," Xin said.
As a latecomer in the international market, Hainan Airlines has to face the fact that the market between major cities in China and major international cities has been occupied by the "Big Three" carriers in China-Air China, China Eastern and China Southern.
"We know where the problem is, and we do not have any advantage over our major competitors in the outbound market in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou," Xin said.
"Fortunately, the market in China is huge and the competition in some new markets is different," he said.
Hainan Airlines is looking for more opportunities in the market between smaller cities in China and other countries, especially those in the US. The carrier plans to focus more on these cities to avoid direct competition with the "Big Three" in the major cities.
The company opened a new route from Hangzhou to Paris, via Xi'an, in 2014, and from Chongqing to Rome in April. It has also sought approval for the Tianjin-New York route. Once approved, Hainan Airlines will have seven Chinese cities flying to international destinations altogether, and five of them are second-tier cities.
"The GDP growth in some provinces is equal to or even higher than that of some European countries, and the international air travel demand in these provinces is also high," Xin said, adding that the performance of the carrier's international routes from second tier cities like Xi'an and Chongqing has been better than expected.
Xin, however, conceded that it would take more time to develop the intercity market within China.
The huge costs for market development are necessary, Xin said, adding that the development of domestic market would create more opportunities outside the traditional markets.
He cited the example of the Beijing-Seattle route, which was deemed unprofitable seven years ago. However, Hainan Airlines decided to open up the route and after several years, managed to make it profitable.
At the same time, the rapid expansion in the international market has triggered concerns as to whether Hainan Airlines has enough resources, including human resources and aircraft, to support its plans.
Xin dismissed such concerns, and said: "Similar concerns were there when Hainan Airlines was set up 20 years ago. But many were surprised when Hainan Airlines did achieve a 20 percent annual growth."
Meanwhile, the buoyant trend in the capital market is also proving beneficial for Hainan Airlines.
The carrier raised 24 billion yuan through a private stock offering in April and plans to use 11 billion yuan of the proceeds for new aircraft purchases, including 30 Boeing 787-9 jets.
The 787-9s will mainly be used on international routes, especially the North American market, Xin said.
But, Hainan Airlines' global ambitions do not limit to providing air services. Its parent company, HNA Group, holds shares in several foreign carriers.
"All these investments were accomplished by the group, but the purpose is to develop our aviation business globally," Xin said.
The group holds a 48 percent stake in Aigle Azur, a French Airline, and became its second-largest shareholder in 2012.
The group also co-established Africa World Airlines Ltd in Ghana with three other investors in 2012.
Although these foreign subsidiaries are yet to make profits, they are key ingredients in the carrier's global strategy, said Xin. "Every enterprise should have its own going global plan."
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Everything you need to know about building a Plone Site
- This book is a little outdated but it is really good at getting you started using Plone and understanding the architecture. I have heard that Plone Content Management Essentials is also a good getting started book but I have not read it.
- When you are starting to get serious about building websites in Plone, you should read Plone Live. This book discusses how to do Filesystem based development and packaging components as products. It is also regularly updated, which maybe all books out open source should be.
- At the point where you start writing Python code that is more advanced than what you copy of the web, buy Dive Into Python. This will walk you through some nicely written Python code and explain how it works.
- Although seriously out of date and out of print, The Zope Bible is still the best book on the Zope 2.x series. Unfortunately, the newer Zope books are all on Zope 3.x which is less relevant to your average Plone developer.
File System Plone Skin. The plone.org site looks nice but in case you don't want you site to look exactly like it, follow this tutorial. Don't dump stuff into the custom folder in the ZMI. Do it the right way.
Running Plone behind Apache. If you are going to expose your Plone site on the big Internet, you should run it behind Apache. Here is the most detailed description of how to do it.
CacheFu and Squid. If you think your site might get some heavy traffic. Run CacheFu.
Zope/ZEO Configuration. If you think that someone would care if your Zope instance crashed, or if you want more performance, set up a ZEO configuration.
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The competency-based approach to education is on a fast upswing. In fact, it's one of the most important trends facing higher ed in 2016. Many people want to understand the process for putting a competency-based education (CBE) program in place, but they don't know where to begin.
The best starting point for a successful CBE program might surprise you: a plan for change management. Here are a few reasons why.
1. Established systems are largely self-interested
- The 100-year-old Carnegie unit.
- The Flexner model for medical education.
- The-200-year-old Victorian classroom.
What do these systems all have in common? They grew organically, and at the time they emerged, they were innovative, enabling great progress in education.
But once these organisms have established themselves, much like trees, strength and longevity become their primary measures of success. They do not bend, and naturally attempt to block out competition by throwing shade on new things attempting to take root around them. We can shake these trees to get rid of the dead wood, but in order to facilitate a stronger, healthier next generation, we must be willing to uproot that which no longer enables long-term success.
That's no simple task—but it is exponentially easier and more successful with effective change management.
2. Change requires strong leadership and vision
We recently held a design thinking workshop with educators in New Hampshire who are in their first year implementing competency-based education in their district. As we explored their challenges, we consistently heard that the vast majority of their pain points could be linked back to a lack of change leadership.
The largest pain points mentioned were:
- No clear reason presented as to why CBE is the right direction to pursue (or whether it actually is the right direction).
- Lack of organized approach; for example, randomly swapping out a scale the district spent many years developing for another without stakeholder input.
- Lack of leadership outreach to the larger community; this communication is left to lower level staff.
When you attempt to break down existing structures to make way for new ones, there is often a lack of communication, and fear can take over. Leaders might be nervous that they will lack all the answers and will be "exposed" for not having a perfectly defined path forward. In education, the implementation of new initiatives is contingent on the willingness of people to challenge the established order and systems. To bring about change, you risk grey hair, ulcers, hits to your professional stature, and often most troubling, you worry about the effects of change and upheaval on the students.
It can be scary to jump into the role of leading big change. But we can't let fear stand in the way, and strong leadership can make all the difference.
3. Everyone has to be on board
Many times, the best path forward is not perfectly defined. Pick a course, and plan on iterating (or as we like to say, be agile!). Your willingness to try alternative solutions outside of the proverbial box is frequently the perspective need to jumpstart revitalizing change, and it should be looked upon favorably.
Once you've chosen your (agile) path forward, it is important to effectively communicate your vision for change to all parties affected. Why? Because leaders are not the only ones nervous about change. When change is implemented, questions about direction and vision that remain unanswered by leadership can sap morale in the team members you need for successful outcomes. A clear and common vision of success, established and supported by leadership, is essential to bring team members together to work together along a defined roadmap toward this vision. Without it, the team will often become fractured and resistant to change.
The bottom line: Everyone needs to be a believer. If you don't stand together, you stand for nothing and the roots of change will not take.
4. Will you uproot the 'factory school' tree?
Let's apply this strong leadership/pick a course strategy to breaking down one of the old 'trees' of education, the 'factory school.'
One of the major differences between our traditional models of education and CBE is grading. The problem with grading is not the fact they provide a concept of scales—granularity and explicitness are hallmarks of careful thought and analysis—it's the lack of clarity about what skills are represented by those grades. What do the different levels within grades look like as an individual progresses through them? How do we know that students are performing?
We don't know.
So, then, what is the goal in uprooting the 'factory school' tree with a model like competency-based education?
It's to have people ready for the next level—school, college, life—who can confidently say they are ready because they (and the people charged with their mentorship) have a clear understandings of their skill level and what progress looks like in the areas they want to explore in their professional life. These people will understand that their learning is their responsibility, that it's a privilege rather than a burden, and a result the system has imbued in them.
That kind of vision says we're talking about the need to plant a whole different tree altogether. If we look to nature we can find other organic models that suggest alternative growth approaches:
- Small grasses: programs with simple structure & fast growth but limited height ('greenfield' projects);
- Large grasses like bamboo: rapid growth based on extreme rigidness ('pure play' systems);
- Vines: growth based on exploratory (or iterative) "feelers" being put out, as part of a strategy to establish a lasting foothold (what Motivis hopes to build).
Using a new model to execute on this grand vision means that everyone must be invested and must keep their eye on the prize—which can only be accomplished through effective change leadership.
Leading and managing change is one of the most difficult but important tasks of innovators. By establishing practices that incorporate stakeholder engagement, your learning vine will flourish and you will have lifelong learners who are confident enough to understand their personal learning needs. Empowerment and engagement ensures that students can determine their best path and scaffolds the community connections necessary to foster continued growth and enrichment. This provides people with more fulfilling pathways, while ensuring institutions are able to face unforeseen challenges with staff ready to ask the right questions instead of hoping they know the answers.