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RAWALPINDI - Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has urged the government to lower the interest rate as it had increased the credit cost of commercial banks which is badly affecting the growth of industrial activities and added more difficulties for the small and medium enterprise (SME).
RCCI President Saboor Malik, in a statement on Sunday, said that the monetary policy should be based on ground realities and all the stakeholders must be taken on board while formulating the policy. He said that the sharp increase in interest rate had discouraged the investors from considering Pakistan for investment and badly affected investment in different projects.
He said that Pakistan needed quick revival of business and industrial activities to improve the health of the economy, the current rate of interest rate, and 13.25 percent had made the cost of credit unaffordable for business community and badly affected their efforts for promoting business activities.
The government recent data shows that trade deficit has sharply declined, almost 35 percent in last quarter, this has given a huge breathing space and SBP should revise the interest rate here, he suggested.
He asked Advisor on Finance, Revenue Dr Hafiz Sheikh to review the SBP monetary policy and must hold a meeting with the business leaders to discuss and devise a new strategy for steering the economy out of current troubles.
He said that Pakistan economy is facing huge challenge of export fall, contraction in Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM), unemployment, lack of infrastructure and impediments in taxation. The sharp decline in low interest can re-energize the industrial wheel, he added. Lower interest rate will also ease the pressure on Government to make its key projects like Kamyab Nojwaan and Ehsaas, he further added.


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Gryphon Astrology Newsletter
Aries Ingress 2012
Greetings! Thank you for subscribing to the GryphonAstrology.com newsletter. In this issue, the first of the astrological New Year 2012, you can read Spring political predictions for the world and the U.S., the weather in the US (watch out for those earthquakes!), and a geopolitical horary about a mysterious death in Iran.
- Gryphon Astrology News
- The Real New Year
- Global Predictions for Spring 2012
- US Predictions for Spring 2012
- US Weather for Spring 2012
- Horary: Who Killed the Iran Scientist?
Gryphon Astrology News
Gryphon Astrology Newsletter
I will be sending out this newsletter on a regular basis, which will include some longer articles for my readers. The articles will eventually be available on the website, but to get them fresh and when they are actually timely, I recommend that you subscribe (it's free). Feel free to forward it to interested friends.
This is my new website in progress that focuses on financial and political predictions. As long-time readers of the Gryphon Astrology blog know, I am very interested in political and global predictive astrology. For about 10 years now, I have been doing a significant amount of financial astrological forecasting, with good results. These techniques enabled me to get out of the market entirely in late 2007 and actually turn a profit in 2008, an otherwise horrible year for stocks. This website will have its own free newsletter, and feature free and paid articles for investors and others dependent on macro-geopolitical events. I will announce this on the blog when GryphonForecasting is open for business.
Annual Zodiac Sign Forecasts
Every month, a new annual forecast will be available for each zodiac sign. Normally, I do not spend much time with Sun sign forecasts, since I don't find them accurate — even though they are very entertaining! Over the last couple of years, by using traditional solar return techniques and lots of trial and error, I have refined my techniques to the point where even a Sun sign prediction is quite accurate. These forecasts are considerably less costly than an individual personalized reading, and will be available through the Gryphon Astrology website for download. Stay tuned to the blog for announcements when this is ready.
United Astrology Conference (UAC)
In the unlikely event you have not yet heard, the biggest astrology conference in the world, UAC, is at New Orleans this year, May 24-29, 2012. For more details, visit uacastrology.com
I will be speaking there, and will participate in the Presidential Panel as a representative of traditional astrology. I will discuss my predictions regarding the United States presidential election of 2012, as well as the 132-year research project behind this prediction. The panel is MC'd by the venerable Ray Merriman, and will take place on Tuesday, May 29, between 2:30-3:45 pm. The event will be covered by several international traditional and Internet-based media outlets.
The website will be undergoing a facelift in the next month or so, to make it cleaner, easier to navigate, and more mobile device-friendly. Newsletters will be archived on the site so you can catch up on older issues all in one go, even if you did not subscribe in the past.
The Real New Year
As you may know, the astronomical (and astrological) new year begins the exact moment that the Sun enters the first point of the zodiac, 0° Aries. This year, the new year occurs exactly at 5:15 AM GMT on March 20. The ancient astrologers used to look at the horoscope for this moment cast for the location of their choosing to determine what would happen in the coming year. We have a few predictions, but first will talk about the spiritual and metaphysical significance of the Aries ingress, as it is known.
It is said that an ancient cities in India, the cities were laid out in a fourfold pattern, corresponding to the four Cardinal signs of the zodiac. The East, which corresponds to the spring equinox, was occupied by the Kshatriyas, the warrior, royal, and political caste. In the earthly kingdom, the King is the first, therefore the year begins with the point associated with royalty and the ruling class. The French metaphysician René Guénon makes the argument that the Brahmin priestly class, associated with the direction of North, should be first, and therefore the winter solstice is really the beginning of the new year. However, he misses the important point that when we look at the horoscope for the Aries ingress, we are largely looking for effects that happen in the physical reality that we inhabit. This reality is ruled by the King – a member of the Kshatriya class, not the Brahmins. If we were predicting more subtle metaphysical manifestations occurring in higher levels of reality, we might look at the winter solstice horoscope instead.
Few places today celebrate the Aries ingress as the new year, but one notable exception is Iran, which still celebrates the ancient Zoroastrian tradition of Nowruz, which occurs when the Sun first enters Aries. As a religion that worships fire, it is especially appropriate that the entry of a sign into the first fire sign would indicate the beginning of the new year. The customs are varied, and include lighting of candles, jumping over fires, and preparing a special altar with food symbolizing the role of Ahura Mazda, the chief deity of the Zoroastrian tradition. This tradition is celebrated in Iran regardless of one's religion, underscoring its cosmological significance.
Global Predictions for Spring 2012
This spring, we have to take into account the fact that the two eclipses (May 20 and June 4) square the position of Mars in the Aries Ingress chart, highlighting its importance. Here is what one traditional source has to say about Mars in Virgo: "he denotes war and effusion of blood in the Northern parts; also pains and griefs in the eyes, plenty of provision and fruits of the earth, death to many women… if occidental, he denotes great and tempestuous winds;…if retrograde, wars shall happen amongst men." Of course this is only true in places where Mars is emphasized this spring.
The tensions in eastern China and Tibet will continue to escalate and we will hear of violence from the parts. The Aries Ingress brings Mars on the 4th house cusp in this area. Morinus says that Mars in Virgo, occidental of the Sun "suffocates men," presumably due to hot weather or particulates in the air. This may also be true of crackdowns by the government.
Western Europe; Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid will all have Mars on the 7th house cusp, so we can expect violence there as well. Mars in the 7th indicates war, as the 7th house is the house of enemies and contention. France has a presidential election coming up – we do not expect much in the way of regime change, but boy, will it be contentious and ugly. There will almost certainly be protests.
Two very hot spots this Spring will be Asia and the United States. The Aries Ingress chart has Saturn on the 4th house cusp in the Koreas and Japan, disturbing the air and earth; given the possibility of an earthquake or another natural disaster in Japan and the western US this spring, we would be cautious about traveling to these areas, especially from mid-May onward.
Saturn is in the house of open enemies in Ankara, Jerusalem, Beirut, and Damascus; all political hot spots these days, predicting suffering, mistrust, and old men contracting marriages with women (Saturn being placed in a sign of Venus), according to the traditional sources.
The good news is that we see some peace in certain regions of the Middle East; Venus and Jupiter are in an angular – and therefore influential – house in Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. These two planets are known as the benefics, and they are well-placed this Spring to bring peace to this region. This could be a good Spring for longer-term harmony and advancement of women's rights, since Venus is involved, who rules women. This is not a planetary combination of regime change, so we would not expect miracles of political transformation in the Middle East, but it does bring a measure of healing and a welcome respite after violence and war.
Astrology Readings
I am available for personal, one-on-one astrology readings. There are three types of readings available via Gryphon Astrology, all personally conducted by me, using traditional astrological techniques proven highly accurate for forecasting.
I offer natal readings using ancient astrological methods. While we delve into personality analysis and discuss the archetypal images present in your horoscope, we spend an equal amount of time on the major currents of destiny revealed in your chart. We finish with a forecast.
If you are considering the best time to start something important, an electional reading may be right for you. We use astrology to elect the most auspicious time to conceive, get married, start a business, go on a diet, invest, and much more.
For specific, focused questions, you may wish to get a horary reading. This reading is best suited when you need a concrete answer to a pressing issue. Virtually any question under the Sun can be answered using this ancient method. It is also the most economical reading offered at Gryphon Astrology.
You can learn more by visiting here.
U.S. Predictions for Spring 2012
As I mentioned in the Global Predictions above, western US is at risk of an earthquake this spring. The Solar Eclipse of May 20 passes across the western states, and in the eclipse horoscope, Mercury with Jupiter in earth signs is characteristic of earthquakes. The Eclipse horoscope has Saturn on the Ascendant in San Francisco – always a concerning characteristic, as Saturn is the Great Malefic, the planet of harm. Saturn rules the 4th house of the earth. If earthquake insurance was not so ruinously expensive, I would recommend for west coasters to take out a policy this Spring. The rest of us will just have to secure our kitchen cabinets and electronics.
Is it presidential election season this year? We see an era coming to an end; the Aries Ingress set for Washington, DC has late degrees on the 10th house cusp – the house of the President. My 132-year research project into US presidential elections leads me to believe that the US will not get a new president in 2013, but we will be getting a lot of changes in government nonetheless. There will be a whole new plan in 2013, and likely big changes in the cabinet as well, since the 11th house of the President's aides has late degrees as well (and Saturn on the 11th house cusp, indicating the reappearance of an old face). And, yes, this will be an especially ugly election season, with the Moon in the house of talk and gossip (the 3rd house) opposing snippy Mars in Virgo in the house of mass media (the 9th). Just to be safe, I locked the TV in the basement until mid-November.
For those of you hungering for a truly cliff-hanger election that will keep us guessing until the last minute – and perhaps later — I highly recommend 2016. The astrological pattern for 2016 is unprecedented. It will be an election like nothing we've seen before.
Yet, for all that, 2012 will be a relatively harmonious and – dare I say it? – uneventful year in the US compared to some in the last decade. The people of the US are ruled by Jupiter this year, which is placed in the 5th house of fun and pleasure with Venus, the ultimate planet of fun and pleasure. On top of this, the benefic North Node is on the Ascendant. Contrary to some gloomy reports of the world ending this year, it's a relatively nice year for the average American. Satisfaction and optimism go up. This will likely change in the next couple of years, which look economically tougher, but for now, the Sun is shining and life is good. If we are able, let's put away some cash now for the inevitable rainy day.
Gryphon Astrology Blog
If you are interested in astrology, whether a beginner, accomplished amateur, or seasoned professional, you will find articles of interest on the Gryphon Astrology blog, published since 2006.
U.S. Weather for Spring 2012
Pacific Time Zone states will see a solar eclipse on May 20 this year, which may well portend an unsettled spring, weather-wise. It also increases the probability of a significant earthquake occurring this spring. The eclipse will have Mercury with Jupiter in an earth sign. Mercury is traditionally associated with wind, and earthquakes were traditionally envisioned as wind in the earth. The weather should be serene due to the position of Venus and Jupiter on the 7th house cusp, and it will rain more than usual this spring. This is because of the dominance of Venus in this horoscope (with Jupiter, she brings rain), and because the very wet Moon in Pisces is angular and opposes Mars retrograde.
The Mountain Time zone states will also see some of the eclipse, which will pass through Nevada, Arizona, Albuquerque, and ends at the Panhandle of Texas. Less likely to have an earthquake, this zone will likely have similar weather to the Pacific Time zone states, though appropriate to that climate, so drier in comparison with the West, but still more wet than a typical spring!
The eastern side of the Central Time zone will have a dry, serene spring, due to Mercury retrograde in Aries, a hot and dry sign, conjoined with the Sun, a hot and dry planet. The western side of the Central time zone has Mars retrograde in Virgo on the Midheaven, with the Moon in Pisces in opposition. This area will have a wet spring (the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas).
The coastal states of the Eastern Time zone will have the Sun with Mercury retrograde on the 4th house cusp, which will give a dry spring. Aficionados of modern astrology will note that the Sun and Mercury are conjunct Uranus, which is said to bring unexpected and drastic weather conditions.
Horary: Who Killed the Iranian Scientist?
In early January, Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, the fifth scientist associated with Iranian uranium enrichment facilities had been killed. The assassin was on a motorcycle and put a magnetized bomb on the exterior of Roshan's car in Tehran rush-hour traffic. Iran has blamed Israel and the United States for this killing, as well as the others. The United States flatly denied involvement, though Israel was more vague in its denials. It is also possible that Iran had ordered the assassination itself for internal reasons, and found it convenient to pin the blame on other countries. After reading the article, I asked the question: "Who killed the scientist? Was it a foreign or domestic plot?"
According to William Lilly, the person we are concerned about to whom we have no relationship is the 1st house. Since I was asking the question from a point of view of sympathy, the 1st house is appropriate. We immediately notice Mars in Virgo near the 1st house cusp. It is the most closely angular planet in the chart, so it will be a key focus for this reading. Mars rules the 3rd house of transportation (the death occurred in traffic) and the 8th house of death. Mars itself is an indication of a violent death. It is in a Mercury sign, showing that Roshan's death occurred in traffic and was caused by a motorcyclist.
The 5th house rules what is said about a man after his death, according to ancient sources. We have the Sun in Aries placed there; the symbol of the king. Indeed, the Iranian president used his condolence speech to accuse Israel and the United States of Roshan's death.
So, who was behind the killing? Roshan himself is Mercury in Capricorn in the 4th house – the house of the grave. His most recent aspect is a trine aspect to Jupiter in Taurus in the 8th house of death. Jupiter rules two houses in the chart; the 4th house of Roshan's country and the 7th house of his enemies.
NB: not Iran's enemies, but Roshan's own enemies.
Unless someone with a bomb-making kit had a personal vendetta against Roshan, the indication is that his killing was an inside job. The 4th house rules his own homeland, Iran. The kicker? Persia is traditionally ruled by Jupiter (Dariot, Lilly, Ramesey) and by Taurus (Dariot, Lilly, Partridge, Ptolemy). Q.E.D.
So why would Iran have killed a top scientist? Notice that before Mercury had aspected Jupiter, it had changed signs from Sagittarius to Capricorn. Sagittarius being the house of Jupiter, we suspect that Roshan had switched his alliances from his homeland to another country. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet traditionally associated with the Jews. It's quite possible the scientist had met with Israel; the Iranian government found out shortly thereafter and acted to nip this in the bud. The last aspect that Mercury made before leaving Sagittarius was a sextile aspect to Saturn in Libra, located in the 2nd house of money. Why should other countries kill Iranian scientists when Iran is happy to do it for them?
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F4 strikes again!
A Trip Back in Time
As we've mentioned in our podcast a couple of weeks ago, we recently made a special trip and we are here to talk about it! During this trip, we went back in time to explore China's last dynasty — Qing — to see the grandeur that once took place behind the red walls of the Forbidden City, to witness the rise and fall of Empresses like Xiaoyi (a la The Story of Yanxi Palace), and to understand how their fate is really so far beyond what they could control. So, how did we do it exactly?
We went to the Peabody Essex Museum up in Salem, Massachusetts! (That's right, Salem is not just a town well-known for witches and Halloween festivities!) Not only did we get to see the awesome new Empresses of China's Forbidden City exhibit (August 18, 2018 – February 10, 2019), we also had an opportunity to see Yin Yu Tang, a sixteen-bedroom family house built during the Qing dynasty in the southeastern Huizhou region*.
Want to know what we thought of everything?
2017 Countdown #1: Best Drama
We hope everyone had a great time last night with family & friends, and a happy and healthy 2018!
Before we immerse ourselves into a brand-new year of dramas, let's raise a glass of champagne (or shot of soju) to #1 on our 2017 Countdown, the Best Drama!
Rush to the Dead Summer/夏至未至 (Ep 2 Recap)
The days of bromance and sisterhood.
Rush to the Dead Summer/夏至未至 (Ep 1 Recap)
My summer is just beginning, but are theirs ending?
The Devotion of Suspect X/嫌疑人X的献身 (Film Review)
Things are not always what they seem.
Ten Miles of Peach Blossom (Ep 3 Recap)
Here's to love and war!
Ten Miles of Peach Blossom (Ep 2 Recap)
And the adventure begins!
Ten Miles of Peach Blossom (Ep 1 Recap)
It's finally here!
Lost and Love/失孤 (Film Review)
Please come home.


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Block specific sites on time basis for NetGear LPC
I have just setup LPC on our network and can see that it is blocking sites on a generic basis for the categories selected.
I want to be able to block specific sites at times of the day (eg Minecraft, Video Streaming).....is that possible ?
I see that you can always block or always allow a site but cannot see where I can set that to happen at a particular time for our network...
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This function is not related to Live Parental Controls, but is a router function only.
yes ... but that doesn't really help. Obviously the OP (and myself) want to block specific sites for our kids and be able to bypass these restrictions ourselves.
The link you are referring to shows how to blocks the sites at specific times (or always) for everybody on the network with no way to bypass.
The whole thing with Parental Control is to set restrictions for kids, but have options for the parents to bypass.
So how do I set specific times to be blocked (in my case YouTube) at certain times, with still an option to bypass that myself?
"how do I set specific times to be blocked (in my case YouTube) at certain times, with still an option to bypass that myself?"
With "Live Parental Controls" enabled you schedule time based access to e.g. domain category "Video Sharing" or so.
As documented here: https://kb.netgear.com/25687/
And you bypass this with a bypass account as from step 11.
Also note: with a DNS based service like LPC you cannot block "sites", just domains (or categories of domains).
Else you visit the Netgear support site or Netgear community site to ask this question. This here is the OpenDNS forum, not the Netgear router forum, so apparently the wrong place to ask Netgear router questions. Just "Live Parental Controls" are being covered here.
Btw, you may well find out there that the feature is not available with your router model...
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The history of the Eng Ann Tua Pek Kong temple dates back to early 1870. In the 1871 Sarawak Gazette, it was recorded that there was a small wooden Chinese temple in Sibu and that was the Tua Peh Kong Temple. It is is an icon of the town with its 7-storey pagoda.
The temple and it's recognizable pagoda is a symbol of the sovereign and kindness of the deity for the worshipper and a prime tourist attraction for the town. It is located at Jalan Temple at the Sibu Water front next to the Rejang Port Authority.
During Chinese calendar, 1st & 15th of the month, you will see the crowd in the temple. People come here to praise and make wishes to hope for better life, wishes for family and friends. Whenever there are some celebration events like the Chinese New year, Tua Pek Kong's birthday etc, you can see the decoration or stage with show. For some historic pictures and night scene, you may visit HERE.
Eng Ann Tua Pek Kong Temple永安厅大伯公庙
Address: Temple Street, 96000 Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Tel: 6084-312005.
There is a 100 years old Rain Tree(Pokok Kayu Hujan) just right in front of the temple. People here tried hard to maintain this old tree and is a symbol of the long life here.


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The Intro, the About Us.
Welcome to CazWorld. I grew up in the time when "My World and Welcome to It" was Jules Feiffer's world on broadcast TV. Jules Feiffer on free TV. If an artist and writer like Feiffer were lending his name and POV to a video project today, you can be sure you would be paying for it via a premium cable channel on Netflix or whatever the next major video distribution system.
Clearly in this world, I may go off on tangents. I will enjoy the long form as a valuable alternative to the super short form Twitter (@caz) and the moderately short form with mostly cat photos/music videos/random ads Facebook.
I'm not going to write a boring bio. I'll write about whatever's on my mind. I do have an interest in social justice particularly where it includes LGBT people, Black people, racism, immigration and those with health issues whether physical or mental. There's a lot to tick me off every day and yet, I manage to channel all that energy getting pumped around from the greater media-fueled world. I won't attempt to list everything that interests me and that I might write about. That's a very long list.
Basically, there's more to bring me joy every day than there is to tick me off. That's me.
I wrote everything above in 2014. Now it's 2018 and I'll start actually using this a bit. A lot has changed in the past four years. I wasn't on FB then and I'm not now, but I am still with Twitter. The site focuses on my work as a writer and editor, but this blog may expand beyond that. The food and wine of Napa, yes, but beyond that too.


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Senior Recruiter in Birmingham, Cardiff, United Kingdom
About the Role
Transport for Wales has awarded KeolisAmey a multi-billion-pound contract to run the country's rail network. This is the biggest ever contract to be awarded in Wales and we will work closely with Transport for Wales to deliver a new era for passengers and for Wales, with more services, newer trains, better stations and a more reliable network.
As part of this contract we will be delivering £738million South Wales Metro, in partnership with the Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a key infrastructure project from inception to operation. As part of these works we require an experienced Principal Ecologist to join the team in Cardiff to help us deliver the transformation works.
What will you do?
We are developing a Cardiff based team of ecologists to deliver the extensive protected species survey requirements, to draft Ecological Impact Assessments and protected species licence applications associated with the Transport for Wales Contract. The role will require the applicant to be comfortable in working closely with Natural Resources Wales Protected Species team and the County Ecologists, situated across five unitary authorities. In addition, it is anticipated that the ecology team will undertake all ECoW duties during construction and deliver & monitor all protected species mitigation requirements. The role will focus on working with engineering design teams helping to de-risk design prior to approval and providing a technical input into planning applications in the form of survey reports and technical summaries.
- Identify, forecast and resource ecological survey requirements in relation to both the design and construction programmes.
- Coordinate and plan the delivery of all ecological surveys and technical reporting required as part of planning and licence applications; utilising and managing both the in-house ecology team and external ecological sub-contractors.
- Undertake the role of Ecological Lead for the project providing advice and direction to the ecology and environmental teams as well as the design teams and Principal Contractors to ensure compliance with legislation, licencing and planning commitments.
- Mentor the ecology team ensuring their professional development needs are identified and delivered.
- Organising and co-ordinating meetings with Local Authority ecologists, NRW and other stakeholders as required.
- Working with design and construction teams to ensure that the relevant ecological surveys and licences have been carried out/obtained within set timeframes without compromising the construction programme.
- Attend engineering integration meetings and be able to authoritatively communicate key ecological requirements to ensure they are captured within preliminary and detailed design.
Personal Profile
Experience and skills required:
- A strong undergraduate degree in Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology, Environmental Science (with a strong ecology focus) or similar/equivalent.
- A minimum of five years demonstrable post-graduate experience preferably in a professional ecological consultancy role encompassing large rail/infrastructure projects.
- Full Membership of CIEEM or equivalent with expertise in protected species surveys.
- EPS Mitigation licence application experience and Protected species licence holder or working towards same (notable species: bats & dormice).
- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation and ecological survey methodologies.
- Experience in Invasive species survey and management.
- Excellent reporting writing skills with experience in drafting & critically reviewing ecological reports; including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments and Method Statements.
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About Amey
In order to be successful in this role you will need to be a proactive and self-motivated individual who works well under pressure. It is important to us that you are a leader and a team player but also have the ability to influence and inspire others and above that you have a genuine passionate about the environment.
This is your chance to work on the biggest contract ever to be awarded in Wales. This contract offers an exciting and varied role which will help you develop in your environmental career. We offer excellent benefits for our employees including a Contributory Pension and Life Assurance Scheme, discounted gym membership, staff discounts, 25 days holiday per year plus statutory holidays, Cycle to Work Scheme, private healthcare, childcare vouchers and an Employee Assistance Programme.


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We are about to start the month of July and the planet is shouting at us that action needs to be taken. A heat wave is hitting Europe and the high temperature are not just "because it's summer" but because an extraordinary phenomenon that has not happened for more than 15 years.
Therefore, we must take action now. A small push would be to join the challenge of social networks #plasticfreeJuly. In this post we will write a little more about it, anyway this is our way of seeing the challenge of plastic free july, other people may approach it differently and equally validly.


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|Montada, Leo
|Reichle, Barbara
|Schneider, Angela
|Existential guilt. Primary data from the longitudinal study 1985.
|Original Title
|Existentielle Schuld. Primärdatensatz der Längsschnitterhebung 1985.
|Montada, L., Reichle, B., & Schneider, A. (2004). Existential guilt. Primary data from the longitudinal study 1985. [Translated Title] (Version 1.0.0) [Data and Documentation]. Trier: Center for Research Data in Psychology: PsychData of the Leibniz Institute for Psychology Information ZPID. https://doi.org/10.5160/psychdata.malo85ex05
|Language of variable documentation
|Responsible for Data Collection
|Montada, Leo; Reichle, Barbara; Schneider, Angela
|Data Collection Completion Date
|Dataset Publication
|Dataset ID
|Study Description
|In light of the objective deprivation of different victim groups, demographic data, attitudes, justice preferences, cognitions, emotions, and behavior of 434 adult West Germans were collected in a longitudinal study. Two response patterns were identified: defensive reactions (denial of one's own responsibility for the plight of the disadvantaged, blaming the disadvantaged for their own misery, trivialization of seriousness of the situation, justification of one's own better standing in life, and anger directed toward the disadvantaged) and prosocial reactions (perception of one's responsibility for the plight of the victims, subjective ratings of the unjust situation, recognizing the relationship between one's own privileged standing and the underprivileged situation of the disadvantaged, and existential feelings of guilt). Defensive reactions, stemming from a threat to a belief in a "just world", can be predicated longitudinally. The more people believe in a just world the more derogatory they will react when confronted with those worse off than themselves. This dismissive and derogatory stance toward underprivileged people only strengthens their belief in a just world. Prosocial reactions, however, are motivated more by existential guilt (an unease about the discrepancy between one's own, not always deserved, privileged situation vs the others' unprivileged situation).
The record contains the complete primary data of the interviewed people on both measurement occasions. Relevant derived data are also reported.
|emotional reactions to victims & disadvantaged persons, existential guilt & moral indignation & sympathy & anger & anxiety, control beliefs & responsibility & belief in a just world, 434 subjects, longitudinal empirical study, primary data
|German Research Foundation
|The quality criteria are presented in detail by Schneider, Montada, Reichle and Meissner (1986). Implementing objectivity can be seen as a given due to the fully standardized specifications. Reliability ranges from moderate to good. Results concerning validity are not reported.
|Motivation & Emotion
Social Processes & Social Issues
Social Perception & Cognition
|Controlled Terms
Social Perception
Data Collection
|Research Method Description
|Questionnaire Data
|Classification of Data Collection
|Fully Standardized Survey Instrument (provides question formulation and answer options)
|Research Instrument
|The present study made use survey instruments which had been previously developed by the research group in context of previous studies, though some slight modifications were made (see Montada, Schmitt & Dalbert, 1983; Schneider, Reichle & Montada, 1986).
The survey instrument consists of 14 subunits which were administered at 4 different times. The order was the same at both study times (see the time distribution of the data collection). The following instrument was used: "Demographics Questionnaire Part 1" (Demographiefragebogen Teil 1, or DG2). Taking part in this short questionnaire, which measured age, gender, and number of children, implied consent to participate in the investigation.
"Demographics Questionnaire Part 2" (Demographiefragebogen, or DG3): Covered further demographic data of subjects (university degree, profession, estimation of the probability of their own unemployment or that of their partner, religiosity, income, community size), as well as information on their social and political commitment.
Political activities and objectives (AZ2): To measure subjects' various public policy objectives it was necessary to assess how meaningful each subject viewed their own political action as well as their willingness to commit themselves to this goal. AZ2 and DG3 yielded the final criterion necessary for group formation.
"Existential Guilt Inventory" Part 1 (Existentielle Schuld Inventar Teil 1, or ES2) and Part 2 (ES3): In combination with 9 situations - presenting 3 areas of potential impact (future prospects of young people, living conditions, working conditions and/or psychosocial situation) for people belonging to 3 groups (the unemployed, people from Third World nations, Turkish guest workers) - 8 thoughts/feelings are formulated to represent cognitive and emotional reactions. The situations 1-3 address the future prospects of young members of these 3 groups.
Groups: Situation 1 portrayed Turkish youth, Situation 2 portrayed young people in the Third World, and Situation 3 portrayed unemployed youth in the Federal Republic of Germany. Situations 4-6 dealt with the issues "living conditions": Situation 4 focuses on the housing situation of Turkish guest workers in Germany, Situation 5 the general living and housing conditions of people in the Third World, and Situation 6 addressed housing shortages due to unemployment in West Germany. In Situations 7-8, working conditions of the Turkish guest workers (7) and that of people in the Third World (8) are addressed. Situation 9 focuses on the psycho-social consequences of unemployment.
ES2: Relativization of the situation of the disadvantaged, sloped perception between oneself and the disadvantaged, existential guilt, realization of the unjust difference between oneself and the disadvantaged, justification one's own privileges, blaming those in the situation for the situation itself, self-motivated responsibility to take action, satisfaction with one's own privileges.
ES3: Compassion for the disadvantaged, concern for one's own situation in regards to the social discrepencies, realization of the connection between the plight of the disadvantaged and one's own better social position, fear of privilege loss, anger directed at the disadvantaged, a call to action for those in power, anger at the injustice, hopelessness in regards to possible betterment.
Internal consistency - positive polarity (IK3) and negative polarity (IK4): The instrument measures the self-perceived internal consistency and consistency centrality. In IK3 all items are worded positively; in IK4, negative.
Room for Action (Handlungsspielraum, HS2): Each of the 9 deprived situations (3 deprivation areas x 3 disadvantaged groups) described in ES2 and ES3 should, without being explicitly discussed, elicit subjective thoughts about what one can do about the situation.
Distributive fairness - group-specific (Verteilungsgerechtigkeit, VG2): Principles of justice (achievement principle, basic needs principle) are stated that address that various advantageous and economic strategies which can be created to ease distribution issues when it comes to privileges between industrialized nations and the Third World, between Turkish guest workers and Germans, and between the employed and the unemployed.
Just-World-View (Gerechter-Welt-Glaube, GW2): Addresses a general just-world belief, or the conviction of a basically just world, as well as a domain-specific just-world belief that reflects the view that the differences which are found between the disadvantaged and the privileged in various situations are not unjustified.
Distribution Justice (Verteilungsgerechtigkeit, VG3): Measures 4 principles of justice: achievement principle, basic needs principle, the principle of equality, and the principle of procedural justice. The item contents are formulated according to the categories distribution (possessions, symbolic value, privileges and rights, social standing), context (economic, promotion-oriented, and relationship-oriented) and mode of action (withdrawal, allocation).
Life Satisfaction (Lebenszufriedenheit, LZ2): Subjects assess their general life satisfaction in regards to their past, present, and future. Additionally, domain-specific satisfaction with their personal privileges in regards to secure future privileges, prosperous living, working conditions, and mental health secured through employment, social status, financial security, and housing situation.
Attitudes toward the disadvantaged groups (EO2): Assess this attitude using an adjective list containing positive and negative characteristics as well as measuring sympathy/antipathy for the 3 disadvantaged groups and for successful German citizens. The prevalence of the each groups characteristics is measured.
Social Desirability (CM2): Crowne & Marlowe (1960), translated by Lück & Timaeus (1969). The answers are mainly given on a 6-point rating scales.
|Data Collection Method
|Data collection in the absence of an experimenter
- Mail Survey
|Time Points
|repeated measurements
|Survey Time Period
|Longitudinal analysis
U1: June/July 1985, 4 test time-points with 14 days between; U2: November/December 1985, 4 test time-points with 14 days between; Measures: T1: DG2; T2: DG3, AZ2, ES2, IK3; T3: ES3, HS2, VG2, LV2; T4: VG3, LZ2, IK4, EO2, CM2
|Germans, who are privileged in terms of their specific characteristics of prosperity, citizenship, and employment in comparison to the disadvantaged groups (people in the Third World, Turkish guest workers, and the unemployed)
|Experimental Pool
|Sample 1.1: Employees with high job security, such government officials (N = 327).
Sample 1.2: Employees with lower job security, such owners of medium-sized or small companies (N = 393).
Sample 2: localized random sample: Residents of relatively privileged neighborhoods (N = 2,803).
Sample 3.1-3.6. Students of the University of Trier (N = 619).
|Subject Recruitment
|Sample 1: Every second telephone subscriber in Trier, taken from the official telephone directory 16, 1984/85, registered with an occupation that fit the criteria "high job security.
Sample 2: Recruited through the registration office of the city of Saarbrücken.
Sample 3: Recruited via lectures in the summer semester of 1985.
|Sample Size
|434 individuals
|Return/Drop Out
|Of the 4,142 questionnaires distributed, 991 questionnaires were returned (23.9%) at Time 1. Of these subjects, 434 (43.8%) returned questionnaires at Time 2. Drop-out was 56.2%.
|Gender Distribution
|40,8% female subjects (n=177)
59,2% male subjects (n=257)
|Age Distribution
|19-84 years
|Special Groups
|Rhineland-Palatinate; Saarland
|Trier; Saarbrücken
|Subject ID
Demographic characteristics (age, sex, children, education, occupation, likelihood of own unemployment, religion, education, occupation, likelihood of partner's unemployment, income, community size, current political and social engagement) (covariate, variables to criterion group formation)
Political activities and objectives (criterion variable for group formation)
Existential guilt (criterion variables, core variables)
Room for action (covariate)
Internal consistency (covariate)
Distributive justice (covariate)
Just world belief (covariate)
Life satisfaction (covariate)
Attitudes toward the disadvantaged groups (covariate)
Social desirability (control variable)
With the exception of the subjects' numbers, all variables (at both time-points) are available
|Data Status
|Complete Data Set
|Original Records
|Questionnaire filled out by either the subject or the experimenter containing closed and/or open answers
|Subjects' responses were transferred into the data matrix using simple coding. The data from the Time 2 of investigation were identified by the number 2 and the letter R in the variable name. This data matrix (malo85ex05_rd) is provided with the corresponding code book (malo85ex05_kb). Much of the derived data, essentially the mean values of many of the items, are provided. The derived data matrix (malo85ex05_ad) and the transformation procedures (malo85ex05_aa) are also provided.
|Primary data for the study
|File Name
|Data Content
|434 subjects, 1,257 variables
|Data Points
|434*1,257=545,538 data points
|Subject ID (1), period of investigation, (2) Demographic variables (2x18 = 36), Current political and social engagement (2x39 = 78), Political activities and objectives (2x96 = 192), Existential guilt (2x162 = 324), Room for action (2x9 = 18), Internal consistency (2x32 = 64), Distributive justice (2x76 = 152), Just-world belief (2x15 = 30), Life satisfaction (2x13 = 26), Attitudes towards the disadvantaged groups (2x144 = 288), Social desirability (2x23 = 46)
|MD5 Hash
|Primary data and derived data for the study
|File Name
|Data Content
|434 subjects, 1,437 variables
|Data Points
|434*1,437=623,658 data points
|Subject ID (1), period of investigation, (2) Demographic variables (2x18 = 36), Current political and social engagement (2x39 = 78), Political activities and objectives (2x96 = 192), Existential guilt (2x162 = 324), Room for action (2x9 = 18), Internal consistency (2x32 = 64), Distributive justice (2x76 = 152), Just-world belief (2x15 = 30), Life satisfaction (2x13 = 26), Attitudes towards the disadvantaged groups (2x144 = 288), Social desirability (2x23 = 46), derived variables (180)
|MD5 Hash
|File Name
|German codebook of primary data set malo85ex05_pd.txt
|Transformation instructions of primary data set malo85ex05_pd.txt
|Publications Directly Related to the Dataset
|Datensatz 0031653
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|Datensatz 0033724
|Datensatz 0040361
|Datensatz 0133817
|Datensatz 0035895
|Schneider, A., Montada, L., Reichle, B. & Meissner, A. (1986). Auseinandersetzung mit Privilegunterschieden und existentieller Schuld: Item- und Skalenanalysen I (E.S.-Bericht Nr. 3 (= Berichte aus der Arbeitsgruppe "Verantwortung, Gerechtigkeit, Moral" Nr. 37)). Trier: Universität, Fachbereich I, Psychologie.
|Utilized Test Methods
|Datensatz 9000356
|Further Reading
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|Datensatz 0020492
|Datensatz 0001144
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Lamentations 2:14 Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment.
Jeremiah tells God's people that the prophets have actually done them great harm by telling them what they want to hear. They have seen vain and foolish things. Their preaching was not what God said. It wasn't truth but it was popular.
The men of God had refused to show God's people their sin. Because they preached what the people wanted to hear they actually caused the people to suffer more. Today the goal is to go to a church that will not tell us the truth. We want a church that will make us feel good about ourselves. We are looking for prosperity and positive thinking.
The prophets gave God's people just that. They turned their problems and sins into something other than what God said. They did not help God's people. Rather they hurt them and caused them to suffer more.
What are you looking for in a church? Something exciting, emotional, encouraging, and edifying. What bothers you about church? Do you find Bible teaching and preaching to be boring? Do you want to know what is in it for you?
Do you need another lesson in feel good psychology? These prophets that dealt in this message hurt the people of God. They caused them to suffer much longer than they needed to.
I challenge you to get a hunger, desire and appetite for the Word of God. Let God's Word speak to you. That means spend time in it everyday. That means get under good solid Bible preaching that takes you through the Bible and teaches you what God actually says.
What do you want? There are churches everywhere that are full of vain and foolish preaching. Is that what you want?


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The chart below is a good guide for figuring out the pressures that you would want to set your kegs to in an effort to force carbonate them over about 2 weeks time. This is the low and slow method which works great without risk of over carbonating your beer.
To use the chart figure out what your temperature is in your fridge or keezer, you will see a range of different temps on the left. The numbers along the top are the respected PSIs that you will set your regulator to. The numbers that are highlighted in various colors are your "vols" or volumes. This is something that you will want to research depending on the style you are carbonating.
The key at the bottom should give you a good guide to the various styles and ranges that are acceptable for said styles.
Set your regulator to the pressure that is correct for your desired vols at the temperature your fridge or keezer stays at and give it at a minimum of one week. Two weeks is preferable, at one week you should be able to enjoy, but it may be a bit lacking in carbonation still.
Once you have reached desired carbonation, reduce pressure down to your desired serving pressure and enjoy!


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Herbst Appliance
A Herbst Appliance is used in growing patients to correct a discrepancy in the position of the top and bottom jaws. It is used to promote growth in the lower jaw.
The appliance prevents the lower jaw from moving backward, but still allows opening and closing. Upper and lower braces are sometimes used during Herbs treatment, however, the main goal is the correction of the jaw discrepancy.
The appliance is usually worn for 6 – 12 months, with close monitoring by Dr Coveney.
How is the Appliance Attached to the Mouth?
The Herbst appliance is attached to the first molar teeth by orthodontic crowns. Metal rods are then place on the sides, connecting the upper and lower jaws.
What Can I Expect When the Appliance is in Place?
It takes about a week to get used to the Herbst appliance. You may notice some tenderness to the teeth and muscles near the appliance, this is normal and you can take Panadol or any other over the counter pain relief as required. This tenderness will improve in a couple of days.
As the Herbst Appliance makes corrections to the jaw relationship, most patients will notice that the back teeth will not meet, making chewing difficult. This is normal and necessary for the progression of treatment. The teeth will gradually come together so that chewing becomes more normal after about a week.
You may feel awkward when speaking, may have a lisp or feel that there is extra saliva, but this will return to normal in a couple of days when your tongue and cheeks adjust to the appliance.
Some irritation around the rods and connections should be expected. The use of a warm salt water mouth wash, numbing gel such as Bonjela or orthodontic wax can help. Occasionally, patients can develop sore spots where the appliance rests against the soft tissues of the cheeks and lips, but patients adjust to this fairly quickly
To prevent damaging your appliance and teeth, you will need to avoid all sticky, chewy, hard and sugary foods. We recommend a soft diet for the first few days. This will allow for a transition period while you adapt to the new chewing style.
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ERIC Granado fended off Hector Garzo and Bradley Smith to take his first MotoE World Cup win of the season in this afternoon's first race.
After a nearly race-long scrap with the two title fighters, all ahead of championship leader Matteo Ferrari, the Avintia Esponsorama rider held on to win by just a few bike lengths.
Granado looked to get the strongest start hen the lights went out for the seven-lap scrap, but it was One Energy's Smith who grabbed the holeshot head into the first turn as Tech3 E-Racing rider Garzo slotted into second before Simeon moved ahead of him before championship leader Ferrari followed him through.
Garzo, who has already signed up with Tech3 for next season, was quick to find a way back through, but at the front it was Smith who continued to pull away from pole-sitter Granado.
The Spaniard didn't pack in, however, and he dropped the hammer to tag onto the back of Granado as he and the Brazilian quickly closed down Smith and tagged onto the back of him with three laps remaining.
With two laps to go, Smith fell victim of a double overtake as Granado and Garzo moved ahead in his slipstream, but the Brit managed to hit back straight away to maintain second as Garzo grabbed the lead.
On the run to the line to begin the final lap, Garzo squeezed up the inside of Smith as the two fell into their own tit-for-tat battle, passing each other a number of times on the run to the flag.
But their tussle allowed Granado to eke out a few bike lengths, enough to give him a cushion to take the win as Garzo cut back on Smith at the last turn as the Spaniard snatched second, moving him up to within 12 points of the championship tomorrow.
Ferrari held on to take fourth ahead of Simeon, while Alex De Angelis and Niccolo Canepa took sixth and seventh.
Dynavolt Intact's Jesko Raffin, Octo Pramac man Josh Hook and Sic Squadra Corse rider Mattia Casadei rounded out the top 10.


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3 Scandinavian Style Tips to Brighten up your Home this Winter
Winter brings dark days and snowy skies, but don't let that get you down, especially when it comes to your interior design.
Today, we are going to explore the interior design trends from a culture that thrives no matter what the season — the Scandinavian region of Northern Europe. When three of the countries which make up this region, show up in the top 5 on the World Happiness Report, you know they are doing something right. And one's home is the best place to start a happy life!
Tip 1: Lighten Up Your Interior
The Scandinavian region of Europe is known for its dark winters, in some areas, like Sweden, you might only get 3 hours of sunlight a day. So to offset this, you can make changes to your interior to keep it as bright as possible.
- Go white. Incorporating white into your interior décor is the single best way to keep your interior light. You can do so with your cabinetry and built-in furniture, your wood flooring, fireplace, and your décor. Although some white furniture might be a bit had to care for, especially if you have children or pets. So opt for light, earth tones for your sofa armchair and other seating units, then and accent the room with white everywhere else.
- Remove obstructions. This includes window coverings on the inside of the home and obstructions from outside the home that might hinder sunlight getting in.
- Don't be afraid to shine. The Scandinavian style is normally about low sheen, but if you want to brighten up your room you can go with a semi-gloss or satin for your walls, versus a matte or extra matte. That way when the light does hit it has more reflection to spread across the room.
- Less wall and more window. You probably can't (and don't want to) install more windows in the middle of winter, so this tip might be for those of you who are remodeling or building new. Incorporate more windows and fewer walls, to let in the light when it is available.
- Incorporate the right lighting. Just so happens that we have an inside scoop from The Local, Swedish News source recently visited Formex 2014, the iconic Nordic interior design event of 2014. And came back with some fashionable interior lighting styles. Noting that "industrial and rural chic designs" are popular again in 2014.
Tip 2: Use More Natural Wood
Natural wood is a staple in Scandinavian style. You will find it in the form of natural oak wood flooring, or wood beams in your ceilings. You can also use natural wood doors, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, wall paneling and, of course, furniture.
Tip 3: Less Clutter
When your inside time is extended over the winter months, the best way to create a relaxing interior is with clean spaces. Whether it is your kitchen, bath, bedroom, or entry, you can find ways to de-clutter.
EasyCloset has ideas for your entryway. Essentially, have a specific unit or cubby for each family member with extendable, stackable, and covered storage. This way Dad always knows where to put his keys, children know where to store their winter gloves, and backpacks are hung up, never strewn across a floor. Remember to plan for guests with a closet to store jackets and shoes.
Opt for built-in furniture for your cabinetry, islands, and other accent pieces. Full wood doors, versus those with a glass inset, will look more organized because you can't see what is going on behind them. The proper kitchen design, like this one from Superior Woodcraft, will effectively organize your space for the best function and style, and keep everything from the forks to the water cooler, out of site, but organized and accessible.


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Peruvian Steak and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl
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"Bowls" are so popular these days they have whole cookbooks devoted to them. Various toppings are arranged over a bed of rice or noodles. Here, leftover steak meets avocado, roasted sweet potato, black beans, and pepitas all on top of brown rice. Vary your "bowl" with what you have on hand and like. Corn and tomatoes would be another great substitution or addition--Barb L.
Serves: 2
½ a recipe of Mexican Cilantro-Lime Dressing
Please click the recipe above for directions. I would suggest making the dressing first. Refrigerate it to let the flavors blend while you are putting together the rest of the "bowl."
For the Bowl:
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 Tbsp salsa verde
2/3 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
4 Tbsp thinly sliced peeled avocado (about ½ an avocado per bowl)
1 cup cubed roasted sweet potato
3 ounces grilled flank steak
2 Tbsp roasted pumpkin seed kernels
4 Tbsp fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
Combine cooked brown rice and salsa verde. Top with black beans, avocado, sweet potato, steak, pumpkin seed kernels, and cilantro.
Note: I like to put everything in the bowl or on a plate that needs to be warmed up. When ready to serve, place the plate in the microwave for a minute or two. Remove and add the avocado and cilantro. Serve with the dressing.
Inspired by a recipe in Cooking Light Magazine
Barb L.


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The Display operator can be used to display particles in the viewport.
Particles are meant to be displayed using the latest Nitrous viewport driver. Displaying particles with a legacy DirectX/OpenGL driver will have a negative impact on performance. Also, not all display types are supported by legacy drivers.
Pixels: particles will be drawn as individual pixels.
Small dots: particles will be drawn as small dots.
Small dots: particles will be drawn as large dots.
Ticks: particles will be drawn as ticks.
Sprites: particles will be drawn as images on sprites.
Bounding Boxes: particles will be drawn as bounding boxes which encapsulate their shape mesh.
Geometry: particles will be drawn as geometry. If a particle does not have an assigned shape mesh, it will be drawn as an X.
"Sprite" mode is best for granular simulations, where a spherical visualization of particles is necessary. Sprites will display much faster than actual sphere geometry, because they are drawn as simple quads with a sphere texture, rather than actual spherical geometry composed of many vertices and faces.
Color settings apply to non-geometry particle display (ie, all display modes except 'geometry' and 'bounding box'
From operator: the color of the particles will be defined by the operator's color picker.
From vertex color data: the color of particles will be defined by the color values assigned to the particle's specified mapping channel.
From texmap: the color of particles will be sampled from the specified texmap, using all available mapping channels assigned to the particle.
Sphere: displays sprites with a built-in sphere texture.
Bitmap texmap: displays sprites using a custom bitmap texture map as the texture.
Variation %: the amount of color value variation to apply to sprite particles.
Mark particles with no geo: particles without a shape mesh will be drawn as an 'X'
Ignore UVW overrides: controls whether UVW (mapping) overrides on particles will be ignored.
Display material: controls whether geometry will be displayed with the material assigned to the tyFlow object. If this is disabled, only the Display operator color will be used, overriding any material assignments.
Nitrous GPU instancing does not support UVW (mapping) overrides on instances. Therefore, if particles have active UVW overrides, instead of being instanced they will be combined into a single (potentially gigantic) mesh. Depending on the number of particles in the cache, this can eat up huge amounts of system resources. For example, a million identical particles with no mapping override can be sent to the GPU as a single mesh and a million transforms. But, a million particles with mapping overrides will be sent to the GPU as a million different meshes – something even the most powerful systems will have a hard time processing. By enabling "ignore UVW overrides", mapping overrides on particles will be ignored for viewport display, maximizing the number of particles that can be efficiently instanced in the GPU. The drawback is that with "ignore UVW overrides" enabled, particle mapping channels will not have a visible effect on particle material display in the viewport.


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Structures Site Manager - $100K - $120K + veh
|Job Title:
|Structures Site Manager - $100K - $120K + veh
|Contract Type:
|Permanent Recruitment
|Auckland - Inner
|Contact Details:
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|Contact Email:
|Job Published:
|about 4 years ago
* $30M - $60M jobs
* Long standing main contractor
This mid size contractor is working across a number of industry sectors picking up a number of new jobs. They now have capacity for a site manager to come on board with the view to gaining further experience/knowledge working under an experienced project manager. This contractor has a commitment to developing their staff including a development plan.
This role would see you being spread across current apartment projects with retail units, commercial office blocks, larger warehousing projects of $30M + plus more commercial projects in the pipeline. You will be onsite managing the structures set out by sub contractors.
Key background for this role:
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LaClare Farms announces expansion project
MALONE - LaClare Farms, a premiere producer of dairy goat products in the country and the world, has announced a significant expansion of its processing facility as well as the addition of a highly honored industry expert to its staff .
The expansion and renovation of LaClare's facilities at W2994 County Hwy. HH in Malone, offers a tremendous opportunity for us to grow, said Larry Hedrich, co-founder, owner and operator of LaClare Farms, along with his wife, Clara.
"We are now able to expand our cave-aged Chandoka-aging program as we move it to where the LaClare goat farm, a restaurant and a retail shop is located," Hedrich said.
Chandoka cheese is one of LaClare's most popular treats. It is a part cow/part goat milk, mild fruity cheese with rich cheddary notes. The cow milk develops the fruity characteristics, as the goat milk develops sweet tangy notes creating Chandoka, developing a wonderful flavorful cheese.
To manage the new aging addition at LaClare, Hedrich announced that the family-operated farm has been able to hire renowned affineur David Rogers.
Hedrich praised Rogers as "part of the family," pointing out that Rogers began working with the Hedrichs more than five years ago through Standard Market in Westmont, IL.
"David has played a major role in the success of our cave aged cheese and to now have the opportunity to have him on site as the goat-dairy-product market continues its rapid expansion allows us to keep up with the current market and also continue to be innovative," Hedrich said.
Rogers said, "This is a great opportunity to work with the Hedrich Family in one of the most highly awarded and creative processors in the world. Cheesemaker Katie Hedrich Fuhrmann and I have a long history of success together and now we will be able to work side-by-side every day. It's exciting to look to the future at LaClare."


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Living Traditions: Advanced Placement
A commitment to educational excellence has always been a part of the culture of Grossmont High School. In the 1980's, Grossmont began offering a new curriculum, Advanced Placement, courses which challenge the high school student to master a rigorous college level curriculum. Each May, the students may take the test; passing the exam with a score of 3, 4, or 5 will in most cases translate to the student receiving college credit or course exemption.


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Acidimeter / pH Meter
A (very) brief history of pH measurements
pH = - log[H+]
The first publication of measuring pH of a solution was in 1909 by Danish chemist Sorenson. Some early applications of measuring pH were in the connection to food processing and safety, specifically how bacterial cultures change depending on pH. However, the determination of pH required experienced chemists and laboratory-based equipment.
Dr. Glenn Joseph's Problem and Call to Dr. Arnold O. Beckman
A former classmate and friend of Dr. Beckman's from UIUC, Dr. Joseph was working at the California Citrus Growers analyzing lemon juice extracts. His tools for measuring acidity used very fragile glass electrodes, and they were not accurate enough.
Dr. Joseph asked Dr. Beckman if he knew of a better method for measuring acidity of his complex samples:
- More robust glass electrodes
- Better signal amplification
- Field-portable, if possible
Dr. Beckman used his electronics knowledge to make a better amplifier, and his glassblowing expertise to make a better electrode. About a month later, he sent the "Model A" acidimeter to Dr. Joseph for testing, and he kept a replica in his laboratory to experiment with improvements.
Dr. Joseph called again a few months later requesting a second acidimeter because "someone else was always using the first one". Dr. Beckman continued making improvements to his orignial design, and began investigating a potential market and customers for his new device.
Some Early Customer Feedback
The Start of National Technical Laboratories
In 1935, Dr. Beckman set up a small shop in Pasadena with students from his laboratory to make pH meters, began showing his new instrument to other industrial chemists, placing advertisements in leading technical journals, and traveling across the U.S. by train with his wife Mabel to demonstrate this new instrument to potential buyers. The orders for instruments began pouring in, and Dr. Beckman had to choose between continuing his teaching career and managing the growing business.
"At the time, leaving Caltech was a difficult decision to make as anything that smacked of commercialism was frowned upon."Dr. Arnold O. Beckman
National Technical Laboratories Staff and Facilities, 1934-1940
From this chance phone call, National Technical Laboratories became a sucessful business, changing it's name to Beckman Instruments and moving the headquarters to Fullerton, CA in the 1940s.


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The "What's Your Flooring Style?" Sweepstakes has come to an end! Did you figure out your style? Here are the TOP trends & favorite looks from Fall Flooring Season!
Wide vs. Thin
You picked WIDE PLANK floors, like 5″ Brazilian Cherry!
Darker vs. Lighter
DARKER floors were the popular choice! This includes floors like Tuscan Red Birch, Espresso Oak, Chimney Rock Charcoal, Sienna Cherry & Walnut Hickory:
Darker Handscraped vs. Lighter Handscraped
Love the handscraped look? Once again DARKER styles took the lead. That's Burnished Acacia, Summer Palace Maple, Moso, Harvest Hickory & Warm Springs Chestnut:
Classic vs. Unique Styles
CLASSIC styles – like Red Oak, Butterscotch Oak, Maple, Rolling Falls Oak & Almond Birch – stole the show!
Simple vs. Bold
Would you rather keep it simple or make a statement with a bold look? You picked SIMPLE styles, like Rustic Gunstock Oak:
Red vs. Brown
In a battle of shades, BROWN tones took the prize! Do you agree? This includes floors like Peking Antique, Patagonian Rosewood, Chocolate Birch, Sloane Street Teak & Walnut Hickory!
Grey vs. Brown
BROWN tones were also picked over grey by the majority. Are you a fan of Fleetwood Oak, Heritage Hickory, Walnut Hickory, Antique Click Strand & Aberdeen Garden Oak.
Handscraped vs. Smooth
You picked HANDSCRAPED looks, like Warm Springs Chestnut, Richmond Plank & Anji Strand.
Matching Cabinets vs. Contrasting Cabinets
Do you prefer to match your kitchen cabinets to your floor or use contrasting looks? The majority chose CONTRASTING cabinets & floors, like this Heritage Hickory hardwood balanced with white cabinets:
White Moldings vs. Matching Moldings
In your dream house, would your moldings match your floor or would you pick white? In the final days of the What's Your Flooring Style Sweepstakes, you chosen WHITE moldings!
Thanks to all who entered! Check back after October 27 to find out who WON the $5,000 flooring makeover!


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The Sun is our unique Source of Energy
September 9, 2008
Ask an ordinary citizen where our energy comes from and he will tell you from the gas station or the power plant. If you insist he might add from coal or oil and gas; he might even mention nuclear fission, wind turbines, wooden chips or maize turned into biofuel. These answers miss a crucial point:… » read more
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These classes are presented at your local Community Colleges. Sign up and registration is through the individual College. Contact information is provided for each individual College, as well as class times and classes available.
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Michelle worked at the Serious Fraud Office before qualifying as a solicitor and joined Woodfines in 2013. She specialises in regulatory and criminal law.
She has experience representing individuals and businesses charged with a variety of offences and prosecutions brought by the Crown Prosecution Service, Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency and Local Authorities.
She advises and represents clients in road transport matters including applications for Operators Licences, Public Inquiries before Traffic Commissioners, and defending road transport prosecutions in the Magistrates' and Crown Court.
Michelle is a Solicitor-Advocate with rights of audience in the Criminal Higher Courts.
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I am using C# to programmatically access files on our Office 365 SharePoint site using the
Microsoft.Sharepoint.Client.dll. In one of our shared folders all the documents are
Shared with anyone with a link (i.e.
https://mycompany.sharepoint.com/_layouts/15/guestaccess.aspx?guestaccesstoken=QRsbIP0XzXC9%2bONJWf8tqXCTmIUq2n04JArVh%2bm1dnw%3d&docid=02fecf600149d41fc85b13fca96af9467 Is it possible to retrieve this link programmatically? I can get the URL of the file without a problem but need the URL of the shared link.
My code so far:
//using our client context, load the folder of the files we want links to
Folder folder = Program.spConnection.context.Web.GetFolderByServerRelativeUrl(Properties.Settings.Default.SPImages);
FileCollection filec = folder.Files;
List<string> allSharedURLs = new List<string>();
//Load Each File in the folder
foreach (File f in filec)
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TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitors) For Hyundai Ioniq
We are able to offer Ioniq Tire Pressure Monitors/Sensors (TPMS) for the majority of make/model years. Tire Pressure Sensors are DOT required for all vehicles manufactured for sale in the U.S. as of the 2006 model year. Our Ioniq TPMS are easily installed and can be programmed by any tire store or dealership. We offer Free Shipping to the contiguous 48 states and can provide training documentation for our Tire Pressure Monitors/Sensors (TPMS); however, we recommended this be done by a professional installer. If you have questions about our Ioniq Tire Pressure Monitors you can E-Mail: firstname.lastname@example.com, or call us Toll Free (877) 482-4283 and we will be happy to assist you.
TPMS-9493948 Hyundai Ioniq 2017-2019 Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors Set
Hyundai Ioniq 2017-2019
Product Specifications:
Product ID: TPMS-9493948
Product: TPMS (Set of 4)
Fitment: 315 Mhz
OE Part Number: Replaces Hyundai Part Number 52933-D4100
Notes: Product May Vary From Image in Color or Shape.
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text: Enjoy the History and Tradition of Holly When we think of the Christmas holidays, we picture plenty of red and green, twinkling lights and of course, lots of evergreen foliage everywhere we look. Holly plants are a superstar of holiday decor, and it's easy to see why. Not only is holly the perfect color for Christmas, it's rich history and symbolism brings ancient traditions into the present day. Take a look at why the designers at Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist find December's birth "flower" to be everything we love this time of year. Read More about Enjoy the History and Tradition of Holly » Posted by raflorist on November 24, 2019 | Last Updated: December 3, 2019 Christmas Flowers Holidays Plants Seasonal Winter


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Good day, Norrathians!
It's hard to believe we are almost out of spring and into summer! I wanted to take a moment and let you know what the team is working on and what's coming.
First, Quarm! This new server will launch this summer! It's a limited-time server where all characters are on a race to defeat Mata Muram! Here are some details:
- New server with Omens of War-era features, zones, and advancement.
- Goal: Race to defeat Mata Muram.
- Based on your accomplishments on Quarm, you'll be able to earn special rewards that can be claimed by characters on another server (live OR progression).
- Start at level 51 with 50 AA and gear.
- Free trading of items (like you can on the Firiona Vie server).
- True Box.
We'll have more information to share on the Quarm server as we get closer to opening this up to a beta test with players. Like our other special servers, access to Quarm will require membership.
Progression servers have been moving along nicely. Hard to believe that Ragefire opened on May 20 last year! Lockjaw and Phinigel both unlocked The Scars of Velious content on their servers recently, and players there have quickly been making their way through that era's raid content.
The Memorial Day weekend is coming up and we have something special planned for players. Stay tuned to hear more at the end of this week.
Also, on June 1, we will launch our new Legends of Norrath Loot Pack – Legend of the Jarsath Destroyer – on our marketplace. This new pack will have loot from The Jarsath Destroyer, Fall of the Estarim, Debt of the Ratonga, and Drakkinshard. The previous loot pack, The Legend of the Dragonbrood, will go into the vault at the end of the day on May 31, so don't miss out! It'll be a while until it's seen again!
And, as is true each year, we are well into our next expansion's development. We'll start giving you details as we get a little further along this year.
We are looking forward to another great year with our Norrathian faithful at our sides. Thanks for joining us!
Sincerely, as always,
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In the 28 years he worked at the Johnson Atelier, Rory Mahon helped to cast the work of some of the world's most important artists. He also operated his own foundry in the 90s and has demonstrated his techniques all over the world.
"My pieces are oriented with reference to the plight of the planet," Mr. Mahon told me while the Atelier was still active. "I use stone to represent the planets with a focus on environmental concerns, such as the devastation that could be awaiting our planet. The cast metal represents man's intervention."
One of his bronze works looks like a world sliced in half, the hemisphere resting on its curved side, offering a view of its rich lumpy core. Another looks like an eaten-away sphere on a pedestal that on closer examination is made up of tree branches.
"Over the past several years I have enjoyed experimenting with pouring molten metal into and around natural objects such as branches and rocks," writes Mr. Mahon in an artist statement. "Through this invasive method of bringing a natural object into a union with a 'man'-ipulated item, I've created a visual metaphor for what mankind has done to our planet over the centuries."
Mr. Mahon is interested in pagan rituals and earth-based religions and went through a phase where he was focused on fertility and pregnancy. One of his bronze vessels is actually a casting of a pregnant female torso.
He creates much of his work using the sandcasting technique. It is different from the lost-wax method, he explains, in that he starts with a simple basic pattern, takes a mold of it, opens the mold, removes the pattern and carves the majority of the image into the sand.
The greensand technique is hundreds of years old, and some of the tools he uses, such as trowels and slicks (like a flattened spoon), are genuine antiques, picked up at flea markets or foundries that have gone out of business. Once the negative shape is carved into the sand, molten metal is poured in and solidifies in 15 to 20 minutes.
Mr. Mahon works on sculpture during the winter months, but during the warmer weather he switches to photography. Nature, fertility, pregnancy, spirituality and goddesses are themes that emerge in his photography as well.
In his summer workshops, he will assist with projects whether sculptural or functional. Private lessons can be arranged for those who require it.
Cement Casting into Sand: Cement is a great, economical material for large or small sculptures, fountains, and functional objects. This casting method allows artists to create molds by carving or pressing objects into moist mason sand and clay. This is called working in the negative.
Foreign objects can also be introduced into this sand mold, and pigments can be added before the cement is poured. Students should finish 2 to 4 projects depending on the complexity. This process creates art that can be put outside and lasts a very long time. This method can be a very quick way to produce beautiful objects. The artist can go large with this process if proper procedures are followed. Upon class end, this process is one that can easily be further developed at your home studio.
Direct modeling in cement with armatures: Cement is a great, economical material for large or small sculptures, fountains, and functional objects. This method offers artists a way of building larger sculptural pieces that are hollow and relatively light weight. Make and use a simple armature made of steel rebar and lathe mesh. Learn the proper ways of mixing and applying cements and additives. This technique requires a bit more skill than cement casting, although both can get quite complex with a person who pushes the technology. Many aesthetic options will be discussed to help you create the piece that is right for you. This process is also suitable for outdoor work provided certain rules are followed.
Aluminum casting in green sand: This technique can go from simple to complex. We will start with the age-old basic skills of creating sand molds in the negative and prepare them to receive molten aluminum. Lots of tricks of the trade will be imparted. This will be a basic 'Cope and Drag' technique, with a minimal of 'Cheeks' to start off with. This is the best way to start for any artist who is thinking of starting their own backyard foundry. Time will also be devoted to furnace making, TIG welding, and metal finishing. Comparisons to the no-bake process will also be addressed.
Bronze casting with no-bake sand molds: Learn the basics of making these kinds of molds, and see how you can, in time, push the limits to cast anything you want. Artists all over the world go to fine-art foundries to have their work cast in this way. We will start with simple multi-piece molds from your original artwork. This will be an intermediate class for people who have a grasp on some moldmaking techniques. Comparisons to the green sand process will also be addressed. Materials are a bit more expensive for this class.
For dates, times, costs, and other info, contact Mr. Mahon at email@example.com, or visit www.rorymahon.com.