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- Meditation under the microscope – can it really make the world a better place?
- Virtual reality may help save ancient Egypt's 'Sistine Chapel'.
- The Apkallu Initiative: a minilithic artefact for rebooting human civilization in the event of global cataclysm.
- Evidence mounts that organisms without nervous systems, such as slime molds, can in some sense learn and solve problems.
- Forbidden histories: why everything you knew about the history of science and magic might be wrong.
- Decades of urban legends have softened people up to believe all sorts of nonsense in the modern day.
- Couple high on bath salts fired gun at fireflies, mistaking them for alien lasers.
- Anti-vaxxers are now targeting a vaccine for a virus deadlier than Ebola.
- Scotland has a plan if the Loch Ness monster is found.
- Legendary UFO researcher Stanton Friedman celebrates retirement with his final lectures at Roswell UFO festival.
- Is levitation possible?
- The mysterious disappearance of North America's first dogs.
- Evolutionary theory complicated by discovery of DNA 'jumping' across species.
- Image(s) of the Day: Inside a Victorian photo shoot at Stonehenge.
Quote of the Day:
Think for yourself, and believe in yourself. Keep your skeptical antennae tuned in and in good working order at all times. We are free to develop our own hypotheses, which should be based in available evidence. When it comes to faith, have faith in yourself. And don't forget to love, laugh, be kind to each other. Don't take things so seriously, especially yourself. If the universe is a cosmic joke, remember to giggle. And remember to be astonished.
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Happy National Random Acts of Kindness Day! Today and every day, participate by spreading kindness throughout your community.
Keep reading for a few ideas for acts of kindness.
1. Write your friends a handwritten note thanking them for their friendship.
2. Surprise a friend with bottle of wine and a little succulent.
3. Sign up to volunteer in your community this week at a local library, a food bank, or an elementary school.
4. Bring treats to work for your co-workers on Monday morning.
5. Treat your local crossing guards, garbage collectors, and mail carrier to a coffee.
6. Pay for the person's coffee behind you.
7. Give flowers to a teacher or mentor.
8. Donate items such as clothes, toys, shoes, books, and home décor.
9. Host a dinner for all of your friends.
10. Bake homemade cookies and share them with your neighbors.
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LG has announced the launch of new line of PuriCare air purifiers in the UAE and GCC markets. The company says that the new lineup employs state-of-the-art air filtration technologies to rid the home of invisible air pollutants. "Sand dust, pollen, dust mites, formaldehyde, and other harmful airborne contaminants such as sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are no match for LG's comprehensive air purifying solution," said the company in a statement.
"Our driving principle is to ensure that the meaningful purpose of our products is preserved from idea generation through to the end-user experience," said Yong Geun Choi, President of LG Electronics Gulf. "Consumers in the region and in emerging economies need access to clean air and reliable air purifiers that can alleviate the negative impacts of air pollution. The home is a family's last refuge, and consumers deserve to know that the air they breathe in their house will be preserved by air purifiers that they can trust."
The air purifiers come with features such as Smart Indicator and Smart Lighting that help users to check the condition of air inside the home. "The Smart Indicator shows the air quality more accurately with quantitative figures, and it gives users real-time readings on a crystal-clear display. This allows users to monitor changes in air quality over time. The Smart Lighting shows the indoor air quality in four colors that help users to easily understand the level of air quality," said the company.
An array of advanced filters is also used in the LG PuriCare air purifiers. The first line of defense is provided by the Dual Protection filter, which removes large dust particles, hair, pet fur and even bacteria. Next, the Allergy HEPA Filter powered by 3M Tech does its part, combating sand dust, allergens like pollen or dust mites and mold. The Triple Care filter removes formaldehyde, a highly toxic chemical that has the potential to cause serious illness. It also eliminates sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which are known causers of smog, while also reducing the presence of nasty smells. For a final round of purification, the Plasmaster Ionizer sends out over two million Plasmaster ions to sterilize the air, protecting users against potentially harmful contaminants including viruses, allergens and bacteria.
"The LG PuriCare air purifiers are equipped with LG's inverter core technology, the Smart Inverter Motor, which helps it to deliver strong performance while saving energy. This innovative technology also makes the air purifier run at a very low noise level. The lineup also includes LG's latest humidifier and dehumidifier."


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Tempress All Weather High Back Seat
Tempress All Weather Boat Seat - The All-Weather High Back Seat has been a durable standard for over 20 years. With its bullet proof design and heavy duty construction, these seats might even outlast your boat. Not just durable, but comfortable as well, the All-Weather features a double contoured seat pan that eliminates pressure points. Stainless Steel hinge pins secure the fold down back and included 1/4" x 20 t-nuts allow mounting to any standard marine swivel, slide, or seat spider. The All-Weather Seat Shell will also accept our proprietary Quick Disconnect Mounting Kit for even more functionality. Includes custom fitted cushion, (also avaliable as a replacement item). These cushions feature a wrap around design, 30oz marine grade UV stable vinyl, and high density foam inserts. The High Back All-Weather Combo dimensions are 18 1/2"H x 18 1/4"W x 17"D.
- Double contoured seat pan that eliminates pressure points
- Includes custom fitted cushion
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I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people. ~Maya Angelou
Be a hero and make this world better every day by doing and being your very best self.
If you need help raising your energy level, or vibration, contact me at "Linda L Young.com" for more information, or for ongoing, upcoming events and classes.
Remember to Live life to the fullest – Every day, and be compassionate to everyone, including yourself!
Do what you LOVE.
Be happy,
and keep doing the things that make you happy!
Live – Laugh – Love
Leave the past in the past and enjoy the day you have right now…
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I was pocking around the Slime concept forum and found the hairy slime concept. I think it is a bit too complicated and wouldn't fit in the game but it did give me inspiration for a slime.
The Wooly Slime :
Occurrance : Somewhere cold
Default value of plort : 40 or 50
Diet : Veggies
Favorite food : Thornip (a thorny turnip)
Aggressive : No
Slimeology : These slimes are found in the snowy regions of [somewhere cold]. They are packed in small groups of 2 or 3 and are generally hard to reach since they stay up on ledges unobtanable without a jetpack. They tend to snug together cozily to keep warm. However beware for they might fall and harm any unfortunate rancher standing below it, even with their thick fur.
Rancher Risks : Being adapted to the harsh cold of [somewhere cold], Wooly Slimes are prone to dissapear if put in a warm environment such as the ranch. Thus any rancher wanting Wooly Slimes will have to upgrade their corral with a Cooler (which is quite expenssive) to keep them in the cold (or Solar Shield if no Cooler upgrade). Additionally, they may harm ranchers if they fall on them.
Plortonomics : Wooly Plorts are well sort out back on Earth due to it's extreme softness and warmth. They are usually use to make clothes and beddings but scientists also use them to make heat barriers and it is even said that the military are using it for survival equipment.
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Massachusetts Certified Arborist Designation (MCA): This is perhaps one of the most difficult designations to achieve within the Green Industry. Even industry veterans are prone to fail this exam, due to its extremely rigorous examination of the Arborist candidate's knowledge of all aspects of tree care. In a period of 55 years, less than 900 professionals have earned the right to use the designation of MCA after their name, which is used like other designations, i.e. RN, LPN, PhD, to indicated professional standing.
Massachusetts Certified Arborists must not only show proficiency in all aspects of tree care, but must also maintain their certification on an annual basis, obtaining 5 re-certification credits every year. A college course in Arboriculture, for example, only merits a single re-certification credit.
Thus, the name MCA is more than a title; it is a symbol of dedication and commitment to the best practices and the most recent advances in the field of arboriculture.
The Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA) is an organization of tree care professionals, largely comprised of arborists and industry allies from Massachusetts, although there are members from other states as well. The objective of the Massachusetts Arborists Association is to further the practice of professional tree care within Massachusetts and also across the nation. Members of the Mass Arborists Association pledge to promote the best practices in arboriculture on a daily basis, upholding prefessional standards and seeking to educate customers and inform them appropriately about issues relating to tree care. With offices in the Boston area, they maintain a commitment to advancing the interests of tree services and their clients.
The Massachusetts Association of Landscape Professionals (MALP) is a non-profit trade organization that seeks to advance the Green Industry in Massachusetts. Its membership includes landscape management contractors, design/build installation contractors, lawn care professionals and other allied green industry professionals. For more than 30 years, MLP has elevated the professional standards and business success of its members through education, certification, advocacy and networking.
The Coalition for Better Landscaping (CBL) is a union of Green Industry Professionals willing to take action to fight harmful landscape practices that are damaging existing green infrastructure and that will negatively affect yet-to-built landscapes. Some areas of concern for the Coalition include tree planting and pruning practices.


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In my previous article I came across an amazing icon set i.e. Ultra Flat icons. I have been trying it out and have written 5 tutorials about it but now I was looking at these orange folders and wondered what it would look like if I changed the folders to dark gray folders.
I fell in love with these folders.
And ended making these starting from the orange icon set.
Since I like this set as well, I am considering keeping this github up-to-date to be able to install this specific icon set dubbed Ultra Flat Majestic.
These dark gray icons are not standard in the theme but with some minor scripting knowledge you can achieve this. You can then apply the same steps on any svg icon theme and create your own personal icon set that no one else has.
find -name "*.svg" -exec sed -i 's/fill:#ef7e2c/fill:#5f5f5f/g' {} \;
The above code will replace all orange folders in dark gray folders, which gives it a cool look.
We start this code in the places folder of the ultra-flat-icons-orange via a terminal in the folder scalable.
Great tip (I learned it the hard way)
Some svg define their colors with an ":" or an "="
- fill:#ef7e2c
- fill=#ef7e2c
From now on I will not only use the color but also the code in front of it.
In this movie we are covering the creative phase.
How to figure out the current colour with tools like Inkscape and Sublime Text?
What colour to replace the original colour with?
Execute the script.
Next up is what I have called the administrative phase
Now that the icons have been created we should also make them available to the linux system.
Naming the index.theme and the folder are the two steps.
Choose the icon theme with your preferred program.
A few hours later I had changed some of the icons that were not gray and conform to the Ultra Flat Majestic icon theme.


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Backflow is a term in plumbing for an unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction. It can be a serious health risk for the contamination of potable water supplies with unwanted chemicals. For this reason, provincial building codes mandate a series of measures and backflow prevention devices to prevent backflow.
CWQA's position on it:
CWQA agrees that there is a need for backflow precautions for the industry due to the use of chemicals (salts, oxidants, etc). Reasonable and appropriate backflow measures should be taken to follow codes on installation of drinking water treatment devices and systems.
How it impacts our members:
Members must be knowledgeable of the cross connection control and backflow policies within the jurisdictions they are operating in.
What is CWQA doing about it:
CWQA has participated on the CSA B64 Standard Committee and has it re-evaluated to downgrade the risk of residential water treatment systems based on modernized technical information for water treatment designs. Many systems today come integrated with basic check valves and designs to prevent water from backflowing through the system. Additionally CWQA was able to introduce a chemical management risk rating to the B64 standard called the Hodge Sterner Scale. For the most hazardous chemicals, the recommendation is for the most stringent backflow. The scale allows the user a process by which to understand the chemicals being applied to a system to evaluate its level of hazard. Softener salts are considerably safe when compared to some other chemicals used today in modern water systems.
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What to do when a Customer Complains
Drawing the line at Violent Behaviour
As customer support professionals, we must put up with a lot. People take out their frustration on us and it does not always seem fair. And it is still our job to help them feel better. There is one scenario in which this will not apply. That is when an angry customer crosses the line and becomes abusive. Do whatever is essential to prevent putting yourself and your colleagues in danger of physical harm. Be firm, let customers know you're there to serve them, but you won't serve them if they're being abusive.
Nobody should have to tolerate improper, violent behaviour. You might want to ask your organization's security and security policy for certain measures to take when confronted by an abusive client. For now, here are a couple of general guidelines. Always put safety first. This is particularly true when serving a client face-to-face.
Here are a couple of examples. Yelling, profanity, using threatening or intimidating language, displaying threatening or intimidating body language,or some other unwanted physical contact or violence. The normal rules of customer service no longer apply when a customer crosses online.
Lastly, avoid confrontation. When it is a verbal debate, a physical confrontation, or a war of words on social networking, chat, or email, a confrontation is never a great idea. You could lose your job or even be physically hurt. Helping upset customers is a noble cause, but your safety is much more significant.
Maintaining the relationship
An angry customer, like any other client, has the potential to impact your business in many of ways. They may stop doing business with you. They can offer negative word-of-mouth advertisements by telling their friends about their bad experience. They may be upset in the moment, but we need them to feel better the next time they do business with our company.
And they can make your job harder if they are still mad the next time you serve them. I also look at maintaining relationships as a personal challenge. Among the greatest accomplishments in customer support is to discover a way to find an angry client to like you.
So how do you maintain a positive relationship when a client starts out angry? It begins by using the skills we have already covered in this class to help the consumer feel better. Let's recap a number of them. Control your flight or fight instinct so that you can concentrate on helping the client. Empathize with the customer to confirm their negative emotions.
Running a review
Now I am not saying that all mad clients are the fault, but what I'm saying is there is always something we could do better. A willingness to learn from experience is the sign of a true customer service professional. Here's how to finish an After-Action Review. Step one is to replay the situation in mind. The important thing is to focus on your own, not the client. Consider your thoughts, feelings and actions. Did you do anything which might have triggered the client's anger or made it worse?
Finding room for advancement
It's frustrating to deal with the very same complaints over and over again. When this occurs we've got two choices. Too many customer service workers let themselves feel victimized by a bad item, service or coverage. They use it as an excuse to stop trying their very best. Elite customer service employees opt to take charge, and try to do something.
Try to categorize each complaint.Here are a few to select from. Unpleasant surprises happen when something happens that should not, like a faulty item. Waiting refers to clients who feel they need to wait too long for support. Confusion occurs when a customer struggles to find out a product, service or process. Extra effort identifies situations where a client feels that they must work too tough to use your product or to get support.
Finally, repeat contacts refers to situations where clients think a problem is resolved, only to have to contact you for support as another issue pops up. Sorting complaints within these categories is helpful since there are various approaches we could use for each and every one.


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"The Alexanderson radio alternator was a high-power, radio-frequency source which provided reliable transoceanic radiotelegraph communication during and after World War I. Ernst F.W. Alexanderson (1878-1975), a General Electric engineer, designed radio alternators with a frequency range to 100 kHz and a power capability from 2 kW to 200 kW.
Alexanderson, Ernst
Society: IEEEMain Category: ElectricalSub Category: CommunicationsEra: 1900-1909DateCreated: 1904General Electic CompanySchenectadyState: NYZip: 12306Country: USAWebsite: http://www.ieeeghn.org/wiki/index.php/Milestones:Alexanderson_Radio_Alternator,_1904Creator: Alexanderson, Ernst
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7 Things About Miss B.
1. My favorite food is a tie between Polish, Indian, and Italian food.
2. I enjoy a good Starbucks coffee every now and then.
3. I am going to attempt to do the Phuket Triathalon this year!
4. I thoroughly enjoy almost all types of activities to do
with water: swimming, surfing, sailing, tow-surfing, etc.
5. I used to have a fish that floated (and yes, was alive!)
6. I have 1 sister
7. My 2 favorite seasons are Summer and Autumn


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The grid is unchanged for the first time this season as teams start to focus on the 2015 FIA Formula E championship. This means drivers like Charles Pic who filled in with the China Racing team will be given another opportunity. While Loic Duval will remain with the Dragon Racing team after Oriol Servia moved to his new role as managing director.
Formula E is in America for the second time as the series lands in Long Beach. We've had 5 winners from the first 5 races, but as we go into the second half of the season we get to see which drivers and teams can take the initiative and who are the real championship contenders.
The Andretti Formula E outfit are definitely the team on form. With Jean-Eric Vergne having taken pole in 2 of the 3 races he has competed in and Scott Speed having come off the back of a 2nd place in Miami, meaning they have the momentum going into Long Beach. Speed also had the advantage of an early lead in the fanboost, with him and Vergne both in a good position. Also running well in the fanboost are championship contenders Nelson Piquet Jr. and Sam Bird.
Nico Prost now leads the championship on 67 points over the man who had lead the championship up until the previous round; Lucas di Grassi, on 60 points and Bird on 52. However; various drivers have proven their strength at different circuits.
While many of the circuits the drivers have raced at have been original designs, the Long Beach circuit has many of the corners of the existing street course. This, also means that one of the current drivers will have experience, with Nick Heidfeld having finished 2nd here in 2013, for the American Le Mans Series. Also 6 former Formula E drivers have had experience around the circuit, which include; Matthew Brabham, Marco Andretti, Takuma Sato, Antonio Garcia, Oriol Servia (who won the GTLM category of the United SportsCar championship race last year) and Katherine Legge (who won the Atlantic Championship race in 2005.)
Formula E is planning to race on a shorter 2.1km track with 7 corners. This will cut out much of the first sector of the current IndyCar design. The Formula E drivers ambassodor, Gil de Ferran mentioned how iconic the track was, saying: "Even though it's shorter, the most spectacular features are still there, like Turn 5 at the end of the long straight which should provide plenty of opportunities for overtaking. We can certainly look forward to a great race."
However; because of the layout of the circuit and the distance from the track to the charging area, the schedule has changed from 2 to 3 practice sessions on the Saturday. After the long delays we saw in Miami, many will be hoping for a smoother running of the weekend. Serge Grisin, manager of Michelin's Formula E programme, stated; "We have fewer question marks concerning Long Beach than we did ahead of the recent Miami ePrix. The painted road markings are not as thick and there are no tram lines to take on board. That means less work for the people who have to get the track ready and fewer headaches for the teams."
Long Beach also sees the continuation of the Formula E Schools series. 6 new schools will compete for victory around the famous street circuit. The series run by the charity Greenpower Education Trust who promote engineering to students and make accessible careers in green motorsport. Their CEO, Jeremy Way, said: "Unless we highlight engineering as a stimulating and cutting-edge career, the industry will find it difficult to maximise its potential, so the work we do with young people is very important for the world's economy."
The School Series has gained much attraction in recent weeks. Even the mayor of Long Beach took time out to see the schools at a 'build day' where the teams assemble their electric powered cars for the weekend. Each team is provided with a special electric race car kit which they use to construct their racers. Speaking at the event held at the Long Beach Convention Centre Mayor Robert Garcia said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for our Long Beach high schools to get direct experience with advanced technology. Everyone had fun putting the cars together today, and that means the future is in very good hands."


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It caught me off guard.
I was on my way into work, listening to my usual radio program. When the program ended and before the next one could start, the station played a song I had never heard, and it caught my attention.
As I listened, I approached my destination, and while the song was still playing, I had to get out of the car. Frantically, I tried to catch some of the lyrics and commit them to memory so I could google it when I got inside.
After getting to a place where I could sit and search for which song was playing, my feeble attempts failed. No matter what form of the lyrics I typed in, nothing was producing the actual song I was searching.
So I became that person who calls radio stations.
I looked up the contact number and called KHCB. A kind gentleman answered the phone and graciously told me the name of the song I was seeking as well as the artist.
With fingers quickly typing in the radio man's words, the song was in Google and it came up immediately. The Christian life is hard at times, especially when it seems like the enemy is winning.
But God is still God, and Psalm 37 is jam-packed with encouragement for the believer in hard times.
God Gives And Acts
The beginning of the Psalm reminds us to trust and commit our ways to God, and He will give and act on our behalf.
Trust in the LORD and do what is good;
Dwell in the land and live securely.
Take delight in the LORD,
And He will give you your heart's desires.
Commit your way to the LORD;
Trust in Him, and He will act,
Making your righteousness shine like the dawn,
Your justice like the noonday. Psalm 37:3-6
God Holds Your Hand
Later in the Psalm, we are reminded that as we walk with Him, He holds our hands. A reminder that the enemy does not win. God is always near and does not let us fall.
A man's steps are established by the LORD, and He takes pleasure in his way.
Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, because the LORD holds his hand. Psalm 37:23-24
God Does Not Leave
And when it all seems hopeless, and the enemy appears to be winning, God reminds us that He will not let the enemy prevail. God is more powerful and will rescue His children.
Though the enemy tries to kill, steal, and destroy, God is bigger and never leaves us in the enemy's hand.
The wicked one lies in wait for the righteous and seeks to kill him;
but the LORD will not leave him in the power of the wicked one or let him be condemned when he is judged. Psalm 37:32-33.
As I sat and listened to the words of the song and let the Lord minister to my heart through music, I was reminded once again that God is in control of the small and big storms in life.
He, after all, is the one who allows the storms to come and holds them in His hand.
May you be encouraged today that no matter what you are going through, The Hand That Holds The Storm, holds you as well!!


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UPDATED: March 2, 2020
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Approximately 3,000 divorces were granted in the state of Rhode Island during 2007. If you are among those suffering through a difficult time in your marriage, you know the stress and uncertainty that comes with contemplating legal separation or divorce. You might have a number of questions about these processes, and the information provided below is meant to help you find answers. You will find links to Rhode Island divorce laws governing the divorce process, separation, divorce and finances, child custody and support, Rhode Island divorce resources, and Rhode Island divorce attorneys. You'll also see comprehensive articles on general divorce topics such as divorce and taxes, divorce and estate planning, and divorce and premarital agreements. You might find it most helpful to get a solid background in divorce law by reading these general divorce articles first before moving on to specific Rhode Island divorce laws. For a list of our general divorce articles, see Rhode Island Divorce Laws & Resources and look for the list of FreeAdvice Divorce Articles.
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Montorgueil - Les Halles is a vibrant area in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd districts. It's frequently overlooked by tourists but it's definitely a prime location in the heart of Paris. This area feels like a village where true Parisians live, but despite that it's walking distance to Le Marais, Centre Pompidou and Le Louvre. Parisians particularly like the area for one of its main streets, the rue Montorgueil. Greengrocers, cafes, restaurants and specialty shops all give life to this pedestrianised street, not to be missed by those keen for a taste of authentic Parisian life. Les Halles used to be home to Paris's main wholesale market, and Balzac described it as the Belly of Paris.


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Saddle Up!
This cool choker has a rough leather neck piece with tiny Giriama spacers (from the Giriama tribe of East Africa) and a perfect mix of all elements.
Starting with a filigree wax cast bead, followed by a wood bead, horn hoop with semi precious stone center and to finish off the piece a long bone bead with brass spiral charm and brass cone.
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Why Your Dance Date Doesn't Define You
By Sarah Komisky
Lyrics are anthems. Some are epic and others are empty, but nonetheless, all lyrics are powerful. They are so powerful that they can make you stop in your tracks, which is what happened when I heard the song "Out of my League" by Fitz and the Tantrums. The catchy indie pop beat initially got my attention, but it was the words that caught my attention even more. "From time to time I pinch myself/ Because I think my girl mistakes me for somebody else/." The chorus then professes, "You were out of my league/All the things I believe/ You were just the right kind/ Yeah, you were more than just a dream." As popular as the song may be, the concept is even more popular when it comes to your date to the school dance.
I hate to say this but we humans feel exactly like the guy in this song. It is almost our generation's (and the generation's before ours) anthem, and we all know the lyrics! When it comes to school dances, we are excessively worried about who our date will be because, sadly, we have come to believe that our date defines us. Take a look at Pop Culture's teen movies and you will get a taste for what our culture believes. Our culture screams, "Your date matters!" From the cool bad boy Danny Zuko and the sweet and pretty Sandy (Grease), to the made-over social outcasts who are dating Mr. or Miss popular (She's All That, Drive Me Crazy). Even to the considerably "too cool for school" Bella and her mysterious, hipster-looking date Edward (Twilight). There is the rejection of outsiders like Andie and Duckie (Pretty in Pink), geeky Josie (Never Been Kissed), and Cameron's pursuit of the popular Bianca (10 Things I Hate About You). Or how about when popular Celia drops Anthony when he didn't meet her standards in Alexander and the Terrible Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. And who can forget Summer and Trisha's mean antics when it came to ditching quirky Napoleon and new kid Pedro in Napoleon Dynamite. Who wouldn't want to go with a guy who has sick dance moves? (But that's besides the point). Sigh! Although, these are plots found in films, they seem to be not a far cry from the real world.
Ever heard of the Prom court? The school's so-called "royalty" is hand picked by the student population, and guess who are usually crowned? The cheerleader, ASB President, football player, guy with swag, and possibly the honors student. Ah yes, the court speaks and dictates what we feel is valued and important.
When it comes to the school dance, more often than not, we are secretly crossing our fingers that someone on the high end of the school hierarchy will ask us to be their date. Or maybe that really cute or really cool guy from that other school. Either way, we are hoping for someone to meet the standard that has been set. The importance is not set on the dance itself, but rather on who we are taking – someone we believe is "out of our league."
In high school I talked to a football player that I knew, and he commented on another girl's date. He called the guy a "stud," and seemingly gave approval. It goes to show that both girls and guys want to meet a standard. Shallow? Absolutely! We try so hard to gain approval from everyone else so we can fit in and feel good about ourselves. Many times, we girls prance around proudly with our good-looking, popular dates. We glow when someone says, "That's your date?" or "You're going with ______?!" Having a date that is "out of our league" gives us a confidence boost. When we snag such a date, their elevated good-looks, charm, status, intellect, or style, makes us think that we are better!
Why do we do this? Fear of rejection is one reason. We worry about being labeled as the dreaded "nerd" or "loser" for bringing ______. If the school dance is the social event of the year, then we want to maintain, or improve, our position on the social ladder. All this pressure can definitely send a person in a tailspin obsessing over finding the perfect date. But as we do this, our hearts reject those that we deem unfit. This rejection causes your heart to callous to the hurt you give others when you reject them.
Secondly, we act the way we do because we are insecure. Your "out of my league" person will launch you on an obsession thinking that they will make you look better. But may I gently tell you that that person is probably not what you think they are? They are certainly no dream. I had a friend who took a popular alum to her dance, and was left stranded shortly upon arrival! It goes to show that coveted dates are usually creeps. Instead, let God lead your decision and go with someone who loves God and will therefore accept and appreciate you for who you are. But before that happens, you must first accept yourself for who you are!
In the end, believing the "out of my league" myth will cause you to miss your special day altogether and make you miserable in the process. So instead of letting your date define you, ditch the "out of my league" lyrics everyone else is singing and instead listen to the Word of God saying, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will" (Romans 12:2, NIV).


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Home is where the heart is. And for animal lovers like myself, a big part of that heart is reserved for the excited furry being running around and making our days better. If you are faced with the prospect of relocating your home, it's only natural that you'd want to take your sweetheart with you, and maybe your partner as well if he/she promises to behave.
If you're lucky to be moving close by, your furry friend can easily hitch a ride with you. But if you're moving a couple of states away, like for instance from Sydney to Adelaide, travelling by car is simply out of question. If there's going to be a long distance flight involved, it's probably for the best to leave the transport of your pet to experienced professionals.
While it may be the first time you've ever needed to transport your pet, professional companies have done it a thousand times and to thousands of kilometres away. For instance, if you need your pet shipped urgently, a professional company has all the connections to arrange express animal transport Sydney – Adelaide which are 1 374 kilometres apart. They often collaborate with airlines to arrange the most direct and quickest route possible.
What's more, when it comes to animal transport by plane, airlines have strict regulations concerning boarding and sometimes you simply don't have the knowledge or time to handle these arrangements all by yourself. This is where animal transport companies can be of great help. They can take on the task of providing a proper travel kennel that's tailored to the animal's needs as well as to the specific demands airlines have.
But perhaps the best benefit of hiring a reliable animal transport company is that there will be less stress involved for everyone. Just consider how stressful moving can be for you, and imagine how a frightened animal which doesn't understand what is happening will feel. But professionals are well aware of how animals behave and feel during travelling, and will do anything necessary to make the trip more comfortable and enjoyable, including walking and playing with them. With so many things on your mind concerning your new home, worrying about how your pet will handle the trip is the last thing you need, so it's best to leave that responsibility in experienced hands.
If you're wondering what will happen if you're not able to pick your pet up after it lands, don't worry, reliable companies will take care of that for you as well. For instance, many animal transport Sydney based companies are part of wide network of other Australian animal transport professionals which collaborate with each other. This means that they can arrange for someone to pick your friend up from the airport and deliver it directly to your new home.


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I have two questions:
Any info is appreciated.
asked Jun 23 '17 at 22:24
For second, I successfully created a C level code (not C++) then i used Chilkat's C wrapper and libs. Thus, I am able to use Chilkat's classes and also my own C implementations with Go. When deploy Go, you have to deploy .so or .dll file along with it. This is the only viable solution until Chilkat releases libraries that have native Go support.
answered Jun 24 '17 at 11:34
We'll get there eventually.. The top priority at this moment is XMLDSig and XAdES..
(The next version of Chilkat will have a new XmlDSig class)
answered Jun 26 '17 at 10:25
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About XMLDSig and Xades, have you a release date? Can I test a beta? I need sign xml with xades-bes in python. I use Chilkat in .Net, Python and VFP actually for other purposes.
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You read advice everywhere about eating a snack before your run – but when, how much, and what exactly should you eat before your run? Should this be a mini-meal or just a small bite? Should you have carbs, protein, or fat? How long should you wait to run? In this post, I will be covering all the details of the pre-run snack. Do note that this refers to snacks before a daily run – what you eat before a race is usually different, as you are eating more to run faster and/or farther.
Why Should You Eat a Pre-Run Snack?
If you are running before breakfast, a pre-run snack serves the purpose of topping off your body's carbohydrate stores. The overnight fast of sleeping can deplete up to half of your glycogen (stored carbohydrate), so a snack gives a boost of mental and physical energy for your run. The carbs from your snack will prevent any bonking or sluggishness on your run.
The same applies if you are running several hours after a meal and you are feeling hungry again. A pre-run snack stabilizes your blood sugar and provides you with the energy you need for your afternoon run, without ruining your appetite for dinner.
Pre-Run Snack Ideas
Ideally, you want to select easily digestible foods (not high in fiber) that are rich carbohydrates. You may choose to add a bit of fat or protein for satiety, but both fat and protein are slower to digest, so test your option on a shorter run first.
- Graham crackers, plain or with nut butter
- Banana, plain or with nut butter (my personal favorite!)
- Toast or half a bagel with honey or jam
- Roasted/boiled red potato with salt
- Sweet potato with honey
- Applesauce
- Honey Stinger waffles
All of these options contain easily digestible carbohydrates and are relatively small in volume. You will notice that none of these foods are high in fiber. Some of the options add fat, which can help you stay fuller for longer and provide some energy (you burn fat and carbs while running).
For a long run of 90 minutes or more, pick a couple options or increase the portion size (i.e. half a bagel to one full bagel) to give you energy throughout the entire run. Your glycogen stores will begin to deplete after about 2 hours of running – and you never want to completely deplete yourself on a run – so you want to add more food before and take fuel during the run.
What NOT to Eat Before a Run
While everyone is different, I recommend avoiding potentially irritating foods or foods that are slow to digest. Even if you are not sensitive to these, they may leave your stomach feeling heavy or upset on a run:
- Dairy products: milk, cream, cheese, yogurt
- High-fiber vegetables, especially broccoli, cauliflower, kale
- Beans/legumes
- Meat
- Alcohol
Ultimately, though, every runner is different. Maybe you can have a green smoothie before a run and be fine! Alternatively, you may find that the normal options such as peanut butter do not sit well with you. Use trial and error and consider what you are eating and when you are eating when finding a pre-run snack that works for you.
When Should You Eat Your Pre-Run Snack?
Individual factors must be considered in the timing of a pre-run snack:
- Time of day: early morning run or did you just eat lunch a couple hours ago?
- Digestion: Is your stomach sensitive?
- Duration of run: Longer runs require more food before, which can mean more time to digest.
Ideally, you want to allow 30-60 minutes for a smaller snack to digest, such as a banana or dried fruit. Runners with stomaches of steel can usually run less than an hour after eating even a sizeable snack. For larger snacks before long runs, or if you have a sensitive stomach, allow 1-2 hours to digest. If you need more than 2 hours for a pre-run snack, consider trying other options to see if they digest better – especially if you are a morning runner.
When to Skip the Pre-Run Snack
A common problem for new runners is that they gain weight when they begin running. This can cause motivation to plummet and some to stop running altogether, especially if they started running for weight loss. When this happens, look at the calories before, during, and after a run – a Clif Bar before a run, Gatorade during, and a recovery shake afterward is excessive for a run in the range of 30-60 minutes. Your body cannot even use that many carbs on the run, especially when you are not running long enough to deplete your glycogen stores (90 minutes to 2 hours). There's no need to have a 500 calorie pre-run snack plus sports drink on a 30 minute run when you just had lunch a couple hours ago.
Use your hunger as a cue for running after meals. If you are feeling ravenous already and have a run over 30-45 minutes or a harder workout planned, have a small snack (such as a banana or dried fruit) – you do not want to be running on empty. If you just ate a full meal a couple hours ago and do not feel hunger, then you do not need a pre-run snack – your meal will sustain you through the run.
If you are running for 60 minutes or less immediately upon waking, you can skip the pre-run snack – especially if eating one would come at the expense of sleep. Your stored carbohydrate levels may be lower after sleep, but a 30-60 minute easy run will not deplete your glycogen stores. Just be sure to eat within 60 minutes of finishing your fasted run to recover well and keep your immune system healthy.
A Little Extra Boost
Coffee: Caffeine offers numerous benefits for runners, including improved athletic performance, extra alertness, and help in emptying the bowels before a run (which we all know, is as essential as a pre-run snack!). If you are not a regular coffee drinker, begin with about half of a cup before a shorter run to see how your body responds.
Beet Juice: I have used beet juice before some hard workouts, in addition to a banana. It provides a few extra carbs and some research indicates that it improves athletic performance. I find it a bit pricy to use for everyday runs, but I have and will use it before goal races and peak workouts.
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If you were expecting a written review of an album called Fingernails to include an "it grows on you" pun, you can pack up and head home at the conclusion of this sentence. For everyone still in attendance, turn your attention to the woman seated in front of you with the guitar. She's right there: the piano off to the side, shrouded in the murky half-light just at the edge of the single spotlight. The wooden floor creaks a bit. Nobody is talking over their beers or looking at their phones.
Fingernails is just about that intimate, just about that dark, and just about that quiet. Clementine, a.k.a. Sarah Hamilton, has released an album that is melancholic, wistful, spare, bleak, inviting, and yet strangely not morbid: much like its titular clippings, it meditates on the growth and death and regrowth of things big and small. Her music recalls the work of alt-folk experimenters like Scout Niblett and Mirah Zeitlyn – stark, poetic, a bit rambly in its execution, but achingly direct in its emotional projection. Though she relies on lilting guitar phrasings that rock and gently lullaby the tone of her songs across their many emotional peaks (and, more notably, valleys,) the effect may add up to one of a mild seasickness over time for some listeners. The addition of subtle, shadowed background harmonies creates a buzzing, meditative quality that makes the album's thoughtfully penned lyrics all the more captivating.
This is the kind of record that you might not want to listen to alone, or if it's too dark out – or maybe you do want that? Maybe you want to be as alone and as dark as you can get and just let these lyrics and spare intervals and thrumming Leslie speaker hum their way into you. Either way, it's ok.
Top Tracks: "Black Spot," "Off Centre"
Rating: Strong Hoot (Good)


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Message from the President
"Congratulations to all our graduates! A high school or a college graduation is an exciting time of accomplishment and new beginnings for our youth. This year I was blessed with my youngest graduating from college and I'm happy to announce she has successfully landed her first job already. As she puts it; 'Dad, I'm seriously adulting now!'
"Summer certainly took its time getting to all of us here in Maine this year! The hot growing season is now upon us and with the heat, FAPCO also has some sizzling news to report. Our much anticipated new Hampden location will be ready for occupancy on August 1st! The staff is very excited to have more room and a fresh look.
"FAPCO was recently honored as a member of Patriot Insurance Company's Diamond Club. This is awarded to their top eighty agencies across the country. While they may honor us with good works, it is truly a collective effort between our staff and their staff as well as the quality products and services Patriot provides our customers. Patriot is tops in our book!!
"Recently, the Maine legislature passed an increase to the Wrongful Death Statute limit from $500,000 to $750,000. If an unfortunate accident happens and you are considered responsible for the death of a person, the grieving family could automatically be awarded this new amount as a consequence. From an insurance perspective it is now more important than ever to purchase an 'Umbrella' policy. Scroll down for more detail about this paradigm shifting law and how to best protect yourself.
"I'd much rather be talking about life rather than death but this is why we buy insurance. Don't forget….Things Happen!
"Have a great summer.
Christopher B. Anderson CPCU, WCP President
Five Unknown Natural Disaster Facts!
In Maine, we are fortunate that we seldom deal with natural disasters which are more common in other states and countries. The following are some little known, interesting disaster facts from National Geographic that affects homeowners worldwide each season.
Tornado fact: Tornadoes occur most often between March and July, during the hours from 4 to 9 p.m. Tornado winds can whip up to 300 mph. That's twice as fast as hurricane winds. These powerful twisters can quickly destroy homes in their path.
Lightning fact: A lightning flash can heat the air around it to five times hotter than the surface of the sun.
Contrary to popular belief, lightning can (and does) strike the same place twice. Rods and other materials such as plumbing and gutters can ground homes and offer protection from lightning.
Hurricane fact: Hurricanes cause "storm surges" when winds push ocean water onshore. These can reach heights of 20 feet and can cover several miles of inland territory.
Flooding and storm surges are two of the most threatening aspects of hurricanes. These storms can also generate tornadoes. Forecasts and evacuations are the best defense against the destruction of hurricanes.
Earthquake fact: Typically, a magnitude 8 earthquake hits somewhere every year.
Earthquakes claim the lives of 10,000 people annually; a majority of these tragedies are due to collapsing buildings. These disasters can also lead to other incidents, such as fires, tsunamis, and floods that add to the destruction.
Wildfire fact: Four out of five wildfires are started by humans.
Every year, between four and five million acres of US land are cleared by wildfires. These infernos can move up to 14 mph, burning up everything in their path. Depending on your location, your property may be at risk for one or more of these incidents each season. Do you have the proper coverage? Homeowners insurance can provide the protection you need. Reach out to our office to review your coverage. We'll ensure you have the policies in place to help you recover if disaster strikes in your area.
Checklist For Your Summer Road Trip
When you're planning a road trip, the right supply checklist can help reduce hassles and enhance enjoyment during your journey. Here are a few essentials to include.
Car information. Keep your registration, insurance docs, and owner's manual in the glove box.
Automotive essentials. A spare tire and a car emergency kit including booster cables, lights, and standard emergency gear are important. Take an empty gas can. Practice changing a tire, just in case.
Travel accessories. Have paper maps handy in case there's no phone service. Stock bottled water and granola bars in case you're stranded. Take a roll of toilet paper, tissues, and bug spray. A pen and notepad may be useful if your phone stops working.
Entertainment. Update your playlist. Take a book or two. Pack cards and board games. Download your favorite movies and shows from Amazon Prime or Netflix before you leave home so you have options in case there's no Wi-Fi or cell service. Comfort add-ons. Bring the little extras that will make your trip even smoother: sunglasses, rain gear, sunscreen, itch cream, travel mug, baby wipes, blanket, pillow.
The Maine Legislature Recently Increased Wrongful Death Limits to $750,000 – Better Check Your Coverage Limits!
The Maine legislature recently amended the law governing damage limits awarded in cases of wrongful death. Wrongful death charges are brought by the special administrator or personal representative of a deceased person. These damages are awarded in addition to a jury's award for reasonable expenses for funeral, medical and surgical expenses. The previous limit for damages due to wrongful death was $500,000.00. Wrongful death damages are awarded for loss of comfort, society and companionship of the deceased. In addition to wrongful death, a jury may award punitive charges of up to $250,000. Call your FAPCO agent now to check your insurance limits and find out more about a Personal Umbrella Policy (PUP)!
Summer is Short – Plan Some Fun!
Summer plans often include grandiose adventures: kayak and canoe trips, hiking, camping. If these outdoor activities are outside your comfort zone, don't discard your sunscreen yet, there are plenty of simple ways to enjoy fresh air and sunshine this summer.
Revisit the pleasures of childhood: blow bubbles, play hopscotch, or throw a Frisbee. Keep in mind that campfires aren't the only outdoor gatherings (although few tastes are as synonymous with summer nights as that of roasted marshmallows). Head out to a baseball game. Consider cheering for a local or minor league team. Plan a picnic at a nearby park or even in your yard. Lie on the grass and gaze at the stars. Visit water. Dangle your feet from a dock, gather seashells, or build a sandcastle. Don't let summer pass you by without having a little outdoor fun!
What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness."
― John Steinbeck
"Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language."
― Henry James
Summer is a promissory note signed in June, its long days spent and gone before you know it, and due to be repaid next January –
– Hal Borland
Summer camp is a parent's best friend.
– Anonymous
|Chilled Lettuce Wraps – A Cool Summer Recipe!
|Tired of the same old sandwiches and hot dogs? Here's something fresh
and flavorful for your next picnic.
Serves 6
2 tablespoons fish sauce
5 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 small shallots, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1.5 pounds ground chicken breast
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
12 lettuce cups (Bibb lettuce)
In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar;
then set aside. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Sauté
shallots, ginger, and red pepper flakes, and cook until softened, add the
ground chicken and continue cooking while breaking up any lumps and
until meat is no longer pink. Remove from heat and add sauce mixture.
Allow mixture to cool and then refrigerate for at least one hour. (Can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to two days.) Stir in cilantro
and onion before serving. Serve in lettuce leaves.


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In an ideal world, thehucproject would make use of their combined excellence well beyond the projects they are asked to orchestrate. One way to ensure this ideal becomes reality is by setting up ventures. Separate entities in which consultants are stakeholders themselves.
jumping in at the deep end
The first venture is somewhat of a double-edged sword. Thehucproject is currently busy identifying patterns of orchestration. Certain elements allow themselves to be automated, scripted, organised into templates, and distributed on a global scale. On the one hand, this venture will enable businesses that currently lack the resources and reach of blue chip companies to alleviate their distressed projects. On the other hand, it also reduces thehucproject's competitive advantage somewhat.
into the great wide open
In the next decade, thehucproject will continue to build upon the wealth of their consultants' growing expertise. With the addition of multiple teams comes not only the depth but also the breadth of knowledge and experience. Ensuing ventures will reflect this multifaceted nature. We are looking forward to entering the realms of sustainability, education or even nonprofit organizations. It is our way to contribute to a more productive, more effective and less wasteful society.
Ultimately, that is the dream beyond the horizon thehucproject would like to reach.


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Behind a strong outing from Nick Green and three doubles from Brandon Wagner, the Charleston RiverDogs defeated the Columbia Fireflies 7-1 Friday night at Joe Riley Park. Green (W, 5-6) rebounded from a couple of rough starts to pitch six and two-thirds strong innings for the Dogs.
After two and a half scoreless innings, the RiverDogs broke through in the bottom of the third against Flies starter Thomas McIlrath. After Carlos Vidal flew out to center field, Hoy Park walked. Diego Castillo then singled up the middle to move Park to third. Estevan Florial ripped a scorching line drive to right that plated Park for a RiverDogs 1-0 lead. After Isiah Gilliam hit into a fielder's choice ground out to wipe out Florial at second, Donny Sands walked to load the bases setting the stage for Brandon Wagner. Wagner hit a deep fly ball into the left field corner out of the reach of leftfielder Jay Jabs. Castillo and Gilliam scored on the play to push the lead to 3-0.
McIlraith (L, 2-1) had not allowed a run before this game in his first two starts and 12 innings pitched with Columbia.
The RiverDogs would tack on a run in the bottom of the fourth on an error from first baseman Brosher on a grounder off the bat of Castillo that would score Park to make it 4-0. In the sixth, Ben Ruta would score on a crazy play in which Park singled and Ruta went to third. He would score to make it 5-0 when the second baseman Vinny Siena couldn't handle the throw from centerfielder Desmond Lindsay. On the play, Park broke for second, Siena threw the ball away trying to cut Park down allowing Park to advance to third. Castillo would then line a single through the left side of the drawn in infield to drive home Park for the sixth Dogs run.
The Flies would break through against Green in the top of the seventh for their only run of the game. After getting Desmond Lindsay to ground out to third, Green walked Brosher. Jabs then blooped a single into right field. Donny Sands mishandled a pitch for a passed ball to advance the runners to second and third. After Colby Woodmansee popped out to Park at second, Ali Sanchez singled to left field to plate Brosher to make it 6-1 Dogs. Lefty Trevor Lane would relieve Green and get Vinny Siena to lock up on a breaking ball for strike three to end the inning. Green would go six and two-thirds innings allowing six hits and striking out four. Lane would pitch the final two and two-thirds innings allowing just one hit and no runs. The performance from Lane lowered his ERA on the season to a microscopic 0.87.
"(Green) looked outstanding. We made a little tweak in the rhythm of his delivery that slowed him down a little bit and I think that allowed him to really zone and repeat his delivery which paid dividends as he was all over the strike zone with everything. If he can do that and repeat that type of performance, he won't be here for very much longer. I'm proud of him. He's coming along nice," RiverDogs manager Patrick Osborn said.
Brandon Wagner was the offensive hero for the RiverDogs going 3-for-4 with three doubles driving in three runs. He was responsible for driving in the final Dogs run of the night in the seventh when he hit a laser into the right field corner to score Donny Sands.
"(Wagner's) swung the bat really well in Asheville and he carried it over to today. He looked really comfortable. He and Ty Hawkins have been connected at the hip ever since Ty got here. It's starting to show. He's kind of had of had an up-and-down first half but now he's locked in and hopefully he can keep it going," Osborn said.
"Pitchers got into fastball counts because guys were on base the whole night. Just attack first pitch fastballs and hit it," Wagner said of his approach. "It's just teammates getting on base and pitcher's got to attack you because they don't want to walk with the bases loaded."
The Dogs improve to 10-5 on the second half and 44-41 overall. Columbia falls to 6-9 on the second half and 46-37 overall. The two teams square off in game two of the four game set tomorrow evening at Joe Riley Park for a 6:05 PM start.


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The mother of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man who died in 2014 from an alleged police chokehold, said Friday that she remained optimistic that the Obama administration may still bring civil rights charges in the case before a new U.S. attorney general takes over on Jan. 20.
"I am never going to lose hope," Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, told reporters outside City Hall on Friday. "I am always going to keep up hope. And we are going to stay positive that something is going to happen before January 20th."
Carr was responding to a question about whether she feared that the staff of Attorney General Loretta Lynch wouldn't be able to bring a civil rights case against NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo before Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) — nominated for the Cabinet post by President-elect Donald Trump — takes over.
As reported, Lynch's staff in Washington thinks federal civil rights charges against Pantaleo are warranted even though prosecutors in the Brooklyn U.S. attorney's office recommended not to bring them in the case.
Pantaleo was the officer seen on amateur video taking down Garner during an arrest for the illegal sale of loose cigarettes in July 2014. Garner died, and the city medical examiner determined that his death was caused by a chokehold and chest compression while he was being restrained by police. Garner's obesity and heart disease also contributed to his death, the medical examiner said.
"I have written to Loretta Lynch and cannot lose hope. My son was very important to me and I will not lose hope even in the 11th hour," said Carr, referring to Trump's impending inauguration.
Carr spoke in the company of some City Council members, activists and clergy, all of whom support a bill that would criminalize the police use of a chokehold, a tactic prohibited by NYPD policy. A Staten Island grand jury declined to indict Pantaleo in Garner's death.
"It is time to let every officer know that if they engage in a prohibited chokehold . . . they will be held accountable," said Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Queens), one of the bill sponsors.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD oppose the proposed legislation on the grounds that it would endanger officers and prevent them from defending themselves in cases where their lives were at risk. But a number of speakers Friday criticized de Blasio for his opposition and held out the prospect that he risked losing the support of minority voters if he vetoes the measure.


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The alkaline earth elements have two valence electrons in an ns2 configuration. Thus, these main-group metals typically act very differently from transition metals and usually form divalent species. It has, however, been suggested that the heavy element barium can sometimes use its 5d orbitals in chemical bonding.
Inspired by this idea, Mingfei Zhou, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, Gernot Frenking, Nanjing Tech University, China, and University of Marburg, Germany, have tried to find evidence for the existence of the octacarbonyl complex Ba(CO)8. The team not only found the barium complex, but also the analogous calcium and strontium compounds, i.e., Ca(CO)8 and Sr(CO)8. The complexes were prepared in solid neon from the respective metal atoms (evaporated by a pulsed laser) and CO. The reactions were monitored using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. Quantum chemical calculations were used to assign the spectral bands and to study the bonding situation in the complexes.
The results showed that not only barium but also strontium and calcium can use their (n−1)d orbitals in chemical bonding. The resulting complexes follow the 18-electron rule usually used for transition metals. According to the researchers, the capacity of the heavier alkaline earth elements to behave like transition metals should be considered in future studies.
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Intel Inc, the giant chipmaker has just unveiled a new proof of concept POS (Point of Sale) system targeted for retail markets during the NRF (National Retail Federation Convention) event held in New York recently. Some may wonder why suddenly the giant chipmaker produces such a retail product, but in actual fact it is a proof of concept platform that intends to showcase few of the advanced Intel technologies along with this platform introduction.
The next generation POS, powered by Core 2 Duo processor is featured with advanced technology such as Intel vPro with AMT (Active Management Technologies) that allows remote access to control the system shut down or reboot. Besides, it is claimed to have better security features such as system diagnosis capability that eventually bring down the total maintenance cost in the long run.
In terms of real user interfaces and experience, the POS system provides multiple touch screens with independent display capability for in store advertisement and item inventory checking while on the other hand allowing users have internet access for customer reviews, product information gathering and many more.
That is not all, the POS is claimed to be easy customizable and upgradeable in case there is a plan to have next generation processor replacement to meet more stringent consumer requirement in short future.


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Choosing a Home Theater Seat
Having a good home theater seat will be just as important as having the right speakers or screen for you. In order for you to ensure that you have a real theater experience in your home, you will have to make sure that you have the right home theater seats. You will have to make sure that you have the home theater seats which will offer you with the comfort you are looking as you enjoy your movie.
Due to the wide variety of home theater seats which are out there in the market, choosing the most suitable one for you this will become a challenging task. So as to reduce the number of options that you are presented within the market, you will need to ensure that you have a planned budget as well as has all the features that you want to have in the seat written down. There are various things that you will need to check on when you are looking for the most suitable home theater seat for you. This article provides you with several tips which will help you in making an informed decision about the home theater seat that you will choose.
The first thing that you will need to do when you are choosing a home theater seat is measuring the current space that you have. It will be a good idea that before you start shopping, you check on the room that you currently have in your home. In order for you to ensure that you have a feeling of space when you are seating on them, home theater seating is very large and also bulky.
In order for you to ensure that get the right home theater seat and also one that will give you the kind of service you are looking for, you will need not be well aware of the people who you want to be accommodated in the seat. In case your house has a large space which can accommodate a large number of people, then you can have a theater seating which has aisles. In case you have a small room, this does not imply that you will have no room for your home theater seat. When you are looking for a home theater seat, you will have to make sure that you choose the one that will perfectly meet the space that you have as this will ensure that you don't end up wasting your resources such as time and money.
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There's no Oktoberfest. Professional soccer will resume, but without fans. Will ad tech become another casualty of the pandemic?
Attendees and exhibitors are questioning the viability of ad tech's biggest industry event, Dmexco. While its host country of Germany has begun to relax restrictions and reopen businesses after two months of coronavirus-induced lockdowns, multiple companies have told nitronet they have serious reservations about attending the event, with some believing it should be canceled outright.
"The utility of Dmexco is it's [a] jam-packed, meeting-upon-meeting, elbow-to-elbow environment. Companies can get an amazing amount of business done in a very short period of time. With the health crisis, social distancing recommendations and lack of a vaccine, it seems to be better to wait a year and come back strong in 2021," said Jeremy Fain, CEO and co-founder of Cognitiv.
The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, where Dmexco is held, has given the green light to trade shows. As of now, Dmexco is still scheduled to take place in-person Sept. 23-24 in the city of Cologne.
According to its website, Dmexco is taking safety measures such as "appropriate hygiene, distancing between stakeholders and interaction with one another, as well as consequent specifications for the processes in place at entrances, in the halls and at the stands."
If the event is canceled or postponed by Koelnmesse, the venue for Dmexco, exhibitors will be fully reimbursed.
But, as ID5 CEO Mathieu Roche explained, "the whole point of an event like that is to meet with as many people as possible, so we're worried it won't have the impact we'd like if they put all these restrictive measures in place."
Exhibiting at Dmexco can cost upwards of five figures, an especially expensive proposition during a time when ad-tech companies are struggling to keep the lights on. A basic stand can cost over $21,000, according to Dmexco marketing materials. Some exhibiting companies may opt to (at least attempt) to recoup their spend, and start to revise their contracts.
Roche said Dmexco has told exhibitors they can cancel up to six weeks ahead of the construction of their booths, though they'd lose 25% of their deposits. Construction will begin Sept. 20, according to Dmexco's website.
Dmexco has not yet returned nitronet's request for comment, which included questions about its reimbursement policy and clarification on the specific appropriate hygiene and social distancing measures it will be enacting.
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Dmexco is a cornerstone event for ad-tech companies, usually attracting up to 40,000 attendees, especially vendors. Roche said ID5 still plans on attending unless overall participation massively diminishes because "we stand to lose a lot more from missed opportunities if the show doesn't happen."
Other European conferences that have traditionally been correlated to Dmexco—the potential revenue and connections from these events would usually justify a trans-Atlantic trip for U.S. executives—are under review, if not canceled. Conference organizers of ATS London, the biggest Anglophone ad-tech gathering in Europe (currently scheduled for Sept. 17) are reviewing how the event will be conducted in compliance with the safety guidelines set by the U.K. government.
Meanwhile, the International Broadcasting Convention in Amsterdam, which was supposed to take place Sept. 11-14, has been canceled. Companies overseas now have less of a reason to fly employees out to hit Europe's trio of events (and those employees don't have the incentive of tacking on a vacation to Oktoberfest, which was supposed to take place from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4 but was canceled back in April).
Anyone who does go can't even take in a soccer game. Germany's Bundesliga 2019-2020 season recommenced last weekend, but fans aren't allowed in the stadiums.


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Canadian Solar: Sales Agreement
Canadian Solar, one of the world's largest solar companies, announced an agreement with the Al Fahad Group, a diversified conglomerate with expertise in Defense & Intelligence, Homeland Security, Networking & Communications and Power.
Under the agreement, Canadian Solar will supply more than 1.5 MW of its solar modules to the Al Fahad Group, which is spearheading one of the largest solar PV projects in Abu Dhabi, considered one of the pioneers for renewable energies in the Middle East. This will be a governmental venture, which was agreed upon during the recent World Future Energy Summit (WFES) held in Abu Dhabi.
Canadian Solar's CS5A-M solar modules will be used for the project, as they are ideally settled for the local environmental conditions. "What convinced us to choose Canadian Solar was its proven performance and reliability, high quality and commitment to excellence. High performance under our challenging local climate parameters was at the forefront of our selection process," explained Khaled Obaid Al Othman Al Ali, CEO of AL Fahad Group. "Additionally, we focus on long-term relationships with trustworthy partners. To these belong companies with experience, an extended track record and a very good customer service. With Canadian Solar all these requirements are met."
Fostering renewable energies in the United Arab Emirates
Al Fahad Group offers comprehensive energy solutions for the United Arab Emirates and the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Area for a broad variety of fields of implementation. The Group emphasizes secure and high-quality systems. It is one of the world's thought-leaders of renewable energies.
"We are very proud about our agreement with Al Fahad Group, one of the most important companies for renewable energies in the Emirates, and excited to further build our presence together in the important Middle East market for high value, sustainable energy solutions. Our leadership, quality and cost benefits enable us to work with the best partners in key markets worldwide," said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and CEO of Canadian Solar. "The solar markets in the Middle East and especially in the United Arab Emirates have a great potential for development given commitment of the government and financial system, and forward thinking of key proponents, like the Al Fahad Group."
About Al Fahad
Al Fahad Group is a diversified conglomerate with expertise in Defense & Intelligence, Homeland Security, Networking & Communications and Power. Al Fahad specializes in delivering highly tailored, end-to-end solutions to demanding customers across a broad range of industries and government agencies. For more information, please visit www.fssys.ae.
About Canadian Solar
Canadian Solar Inc. is one of the world's largest solar companies. As a leading vertically integrated provider of ingot, wafer, solar cell, solar module and other solar applications, Canadian Solar designs, manufactures and delivers solar products and solar system solutions for on-grid and off-grid use to customers worldwide. With operations in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, Canadian Solar provides premium quality, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solar solutions to support global, sustainable development. For more information, please visit www.canadiansolar.com.
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Well, I'm halfway through the first draft of my latest Rafferty & Llewellyn crime novel. Hit a snag with the subplot. Going to have to rework it. Luckily, I've come up with a cunning plan! At least, I hope it's cunning. Time will tell.
Not entirely happy with the main plot, either. Gawd! What to do? Scrap the lot and start again? But I'm over a hundred and fifty pages in, so I'm reluctant to do that. I think devilish ingenuity will save it. I often find first drafts a bit lacking. But they've generally been rescued in later drafts. Must be true, otherwise why would my copy-editor for Deadly Reunion (out February 2011), say I handled the character development 'superbly'? Love that man…
With first drafts, of course, you have so much to think about, you just want to get the story down; the characters, the plot development, the subplot (grrr!) and the rest. You haven't got any brain to spare to get it right. That's what later drafts are for. When I think how many drafts I had to go through for Dead Before Morning, my very first crime novel, I'm amazed I finished it. But I did finish it and I'm still proud of it these many years later.
The problem with the subplot I should have seen coming. I would, too, if I could add two and two. Though I might have been all right if it had only been adding. But this was subtracting – a whole different ball game. The problem was obvious from the word go. The problem is one of time. Eight bloody years of time! Way too long a time period to smudge over. But not to worry. As I said, I've come up with a way round it. Will wait to see what it looks like when I get it down on paper.
To divert from the work in progress, my last post was an interview with David Wisehart. I've posted it here on my blog (see below), I've posted it on my website, on Twitter, Facebook, CimeSpace. The trouble I find, is trying to remember where else I should post it. Must make a list. Another one. I'm always making lists. I find them essential or I'd never remember anything. Memory's going, alas.
One of the problems with the main plot is I have one hell of a lot of characters. Admittedly, a lot of them only appear once. At least the suspects are limited, which is the main thing. I often wish I could have my characters marooned snowbound somewhere, as Agatha Christie did, with the telephone lines down and no signal for the mobiles. Trouble is my novels are set in the fictitious Essex town of Elmhurst, not the Scottish Highlands. Could always do as Raymond Chandler advises and have a man come in the room with a gun, I suppose, and shoot half of them. That would be a solution, I suppose. Not a good one, admittedly, but- No, no. Must resist the temptation, if only to keep Dr Sam Dally sweet. He'd be none too pleased to be presented with as many bodies as in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
Have you hit snags with your latest novel? Why not post a comment about it? A trouble shared and all that…
Must go. I have to get the copy-edited pages back to my editor. Then I have to wrestle with my latest Rafferty & Co effort. It's not all fun being a writer. But a lot of it is. Better than my many day jobs, certainly.
Till next time.