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In comments flagged by BuzzFeed this Tuesday, Mike Huckabee warned a rapt audience about the growing acceptance of transgender people in America.
The video, first published by the right wing conspiracy site World Net Daily, shows Huckabee returning to a favorite talking point from evangelical Christians, claiming that children are under threat from trans people:
For those who do not think that we are under threat, simply recognize that the fact that we are now in city after city watching ordinances say that your 7-year-old daughter, if she goes into the restroom cannot be offended and you can't be offended if she's greeted there by a 42-year-old man who feels more like a woman than he does a man.
Now I wish that someone told me that when I was in high school that I could have felt like a woman when it came time to take showers in PE. I'm pretty sure that I would have found my feminine side and said, "Coach, I think I'd rather shower with the girls today." You're laughing because it sounds so ridiculous doesn't it?
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HuckaJesus truly is a disgusting piece of shit. He's about as "Christian" as the rocks in my garden (and is the perfect example of Gandhi's "your Christians are so unlike your Christ" quote).
Why? Because what he says makes sense? Would you want your little girl to be subjected to a grown man's penis while she's in the privacy of a ladies' room? I wouldn't. I'm all for "be who you wanna be", but if you have a penis, you need to be in the men's room.
Rothvl, unless women usually go about the restroom with their pants down, what happens inside a stall is not usually public knowledge?
Huckabee is an idiot…and this is just one more in a long line of idiotic things that he has said..He had a knee-jerk reaction when first confronted with the idea of a person being transgender..and he hasn't seen fit to educate himself beyond that initial reaction..The trans woman faces far more danger using the men's room than anyone's child does with her using the ladies room. No one would go through dressing as a woman to get in the Lady's Room just to sneak a peek. You can look at naked people on the internet all day long or in person for a relatively inexpensive fee. And furthermore, no one should let a child go into a public or semi-public restroom or locker room ALONE..Grow up, Mr. Huckabee…you do yourself and your audience an immense disservice with your juvenile jokes about something you clearly don't understand..
This man is running for the office once held by Washington, Lincoln, and two Roosevelts?
What an idiotic Faux "Christian".
No wonder he works for Faux News!
Well, you do have a valid point there.
It is rather too bad he didn't try pulling the trans card way back when, someone would have probably beat him to death and we wouldn't have to put up with his shit today.
The ignorance in your comment leaves thinking people speechless. You are the sort of rube that wouldn't be comfortable in ANY restroom.
Dolt. Have to post all over Internet because no one wants to hear your lunatic rants in person. Say hi to your cats for me.


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The Ultimate Guide to Winter Gardening
Winter is just around the corner and there are a lot of tasks at hand. You have to store away your lighter clothes, to finally write down a Christmas shopping list, and your car is waiting for you to change it's tires. But aren't you forgetting something? Look through your back window. Yup, your garden.
Gardening in the winter can sound like quite the unpleasant experience. Yes, the weather becomes unwelcoming and unpredictable and the day – shorter, but that doesn't have to stop you from giving your green space some love.
For your convenience, we've prepared a complete guide with all the necessary information about the winter gardening activities you can take part in this season. From the proper way to water your plants to how to get herbs to grow in the winter. We got everything covered, no need to bury yourself in winter gardening books!
The Top Most Important Winter Gardening Jobs
The following cold-weather gardening tips will protect your green space from the elements between November and January:
With high winds on their way, check your garden for potential damage prone structures
This tip is essential when gardening in the winter. Inspect all structures in your green space. Make sure that your shed and fence are stable and if not – fix them right away! High winds and snow have the tendency to cause serious, and at times, irreversible, damage.
Cut, refresh, tidy, and mulch your borders
Leave your herbaceous borders in a good condition before the cold hits. Cut, refresh, and tidy the plants. After you're done with that, tuck them under a deep mulch.
Make sure to prune and mulch your trees and shrubs
Pruning in the winter is vital for most deciduous plants, as many of them tend to go dormant in the cold. Prune trees and shrubs on a mild, dry day. Get rid of any dead or sick branches first. Then continue with the ones that are too big or small so light and air can get freely protrude the tree's crowns. Your main goal is to maintain the overall structure of the plants and to promote their growth for the following spring months. Save your flora from brief warm spells by mulching it with straw, pine needles, or shredded leaves.
Remember to protect your plants
To ensure that your winter salads survive the cold months, protect them with coaches and wrap the pots of any half-hardy species with some bubble wrap. Gather all your more capricious plants and store them in a greenhouse.
Plant the bulbs
To get your garden looking well-maintained and colourful right after January has passed, plant some bulbs in the ground in November. You can get creative with it by choosing a good variety of plant clumps for a cool rainbow effect.
Lend wildlife a helping hand
This winter gardening job is the perfect family activity! You can involve your kids into perseverance of the nature and prep together a festive meal of nuts, seeds, as well as fresh water for birds. Or why not gather up some fallen leaves into piles so Mr. & Mrs. Hedgehog can have some house building materials!
Give your plants a boost with some compost
A vital part of winter gardening is to add compost to your plant beds so they can stay nice and healthy for next year. If you happen to have "no dig" raised beds, spread it on top and if that is not the case – just fork it in.
Take care of your greenhouse
If you have the pleasure to own a greenhouse, now is the perfect time to tidy it up, especially if you plan any winter gardening. It is extremely important to wipe down the glass windows. You have to make sure that all sunlight has a chance to reach your beloved plants. Remember to clean your pots and trays, as well.
Get your hands on some seeds
You may be wondering "Why the hell should I order plant seeds in December?". Think of it as a fun winter gardening activity, minus the cold temperatures! You get to plan ahead how your garden will look and figure out what types of delicious fruit and veggies you want to grow.
If you decide to stock up on seeds from catalogues, you get the chance to explore more interesting options that aren't available in larger commercial garden shops.
Take care of your winter gardening tools
Every self-respecting gardener knows that he has to keep his tools in a proper state. So, get your secateurs sharpened, take the time to fasten loose spade handles, and wash those grass stains from your gardening gloves. Your tools always need to be properly sharpened, because it's better for the health of your plants. For example, if you do a cut with blunt pruning scissors, you risk your trees to get a disease, which can result in decay.
Get your Christmas tree inside the house
A live Christmas tree always helps bring the holiday mood in your home. If you decide to keep one inside your house remember to bring in the tree a few days before it's time to decorate it. Confires feel most happy in colder conditions and dread the warm, so make sure to keep it away from any heat sources and give it plenty of water.
Store away your veggie crops
You can store away for a longer period of time harvested crops like carrots, cabbage, potatoes, apples, pears, pumpkins, beans, onions, and garlic. Root vegetables have a longer life-span. Before you put them away, individually examine every single fruit and veggie. It is necessary to sort the good from the bad ones. For example, if you find an apple that is on the way to rot, you risk contaminating the rest of the harvest.
Prune fruit trees that go dormant
If you have any fruit trees, now is the time to prune them. Get rid of any dead, sick or damaged wood. If you spot any crossing or rubbing branches, make sure to cut off the weaker ones. Before you start playing Edward Scissorhands, put on some gloves and buy yourself some sharp tools. Take note to cut the branches at a downwards angle, so the rain can freely run off them. This way you prevent rotting.
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The types of Plants you can Grow during the winter
Below you'll find listed all of the flowers, herbs, and vegetables that do amazingly well during the wintertime.
Winter flowers for the outdoors
From the romantic Forget-me-nots to the funny looking Witch hazel, here is the complete list of winter flowering plants perfect for the outdoors:
- English Primrose
- Cyclamen
- Winter Jasmine
- Camellia
- Dogwood
- Mahonia
- Helleborus
- Pansies
- Forget-me-nots
- Honeywort
- Violas
- Sweetbox
- Chiodoxa
- Sweet alyssum
- Skimmia japonica
- English daisy
- Holly
- Witch hazel
- Heavenly bamboo
- Wintersweet
- Mahonia
- Viburnum
- Winter heath
- Snowdrops
- Winter honeysuckle
- Kaffir Lily
- Scarlet willow
What herbs can I grow during the winter?
There is no need for store-bought spices to spruce up your kitchen endeavours when you can have these herbs to grow in the winter:
- Thyme
- Sage
- Rosemary
- Parsley
- Oregano
- Mint
- Tarragon
- Basil
A list of winter flowering plants for hanging baskets
If you favour hanging baskets because of garden space limitations and want to have them even during the winter, check this list of plants that strive in the cold:
- English Primrose
- Wallflower
- Sweet William
- Stock
- Polyanthus
- Pansy
- Viola
- Winter aconite
- Snapdragon
- Crocus
- Iris
- Hellebores
- Cyclamen
- Candytuft
- Nemesia
- Heather
- Calendula
- Cineraria
Enjoy these tasty vegetables in the winter months
Like to grow your own vegetables? Here are some tasty plants that are ideal for winter gardening in cold frames:
- Onions and shallots
- Garlic
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Kale
- Leek
- Brussels sprouts
- Chard
- Rocket
- Broad beans
- Thyme
Winter Gardening Tips on How To Protect Potted Plants in Winter
You know the saying "Gentle like a flower", right? In the case of winter gardening, you have to take it literally. Many plants that serve to decorate your green space are too tender to do that good in snow or under frost. If you want to save their lives from the kiss of winter, you have to protect them in advance. Here are the measures that you need to take:
- Take the time to erect a wind barrier. Gardens that are exposed to strong wind can receive a lot of damage. Install a barrier to reduce wind speed and to shelter your defenceless English daisies.
- Roll up your sleeves and spread a good amount of mulch around the base of your plants. This will stop the soil from freezing, thus reducing the chance of dehydration to a minimum.
- Cover potted plants with a cold frame. This is for those of you who can't bring their whole garden indoors. Invest in a cold frame so you can keep a close eye on the temperature, sunlight, moisture, and wind exposure.
- Bring your flowers inside. We advise you to move the more delicate plant species in your home to keep them warm. Some type of flowers won't benefit from other winter gardening methods like mulching and cold frames.
- Check for drainage problems. Make sure that all of your potted plants have proper drainage so the soil doesn't sit wet.
- Use bubble wrap. This solution is budget-friendly and has many applications when it comes to preserving your plants during the winter. One of the best ways to put in use is by insulating your greenhouse with it or to wrap it around your flower pots.
How to use cold frames for gardening in winter
Think of cold frames as protective domes for your plants. They are a good winter gardening solution if you want to enjoy fresh homegrown fruits and vegetables during the colder months. If you are a passionate DIYer you can construct one yourself. Of course, you can always spare yourself the troubles and buy one from your local gardening store. In this part of the article we'll discuss the correct way to set it up, how to actually do winter gardening in cold frames, and of course – the advantages and disadvantages of installing one in your green space.
How to set up a cold frame
First of all, location is very important. Set the cold frame with a clear southern exposure so the plants can get more sunlight. The actual assembly is a pretty easy task. Just secure the wood panels together and attach the lid. That's all, you are done!
The way to use a cold frame in the winter gardening
If you have tender or tropical plants that don't do well in the cold, you can keep them safe inside the cold frame. The only thing you have to do is check them every once in a while to maintain a healthy dormancy. Keep the soil moist, not wet, but well-drained. If a sunny period occurs, make sure to put a plastic cover over the lid to dilute the light, so the plants don't get the wrong idea and start growing like crazy.
The pluses and minuses
Winter gardening in cold frames is a great option for people that don't have space or the budget for a full-size greenhouse. They are fairly easy to assemble, cheap, and you can move them around your garden space to grow a particular type of crop.
However, cold frames can protect your more delicate plants only to some extent. They don't possess any kind of insulation, which means they aren't that good in retaining heat. If you want some extra help, you can always encase them is some bubble wrap. It won't solve the problem completely, and to be honest, it isn't very aesthetically pleasing, but it will keep your flower friends a bit warmer.
As you can see yourself gardening in the winter is quite the adventure. We know that all of these rules can sound a bit overwhelming, but at the end of the day, a healthy and good looking garden is definitely worth it. We hope you found our winter gardening tips helpful and remember – a green space treated with tender loving care is a happy one!
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Following a public consultation, on 16 May 2017 the European Central Bank published its final guidance on leveraged transactions to enhance a higher scrutiny level of leveraged transactions for significant credit institutions. This guidance is the equivalent of the US guidance on leveraged lending, published in March 2013.
The guidance is applicable to all significant institutions supervised by the ECB, and its requirements will be applied in a proportionate manner that is consistent with the size and the risk profile of institutions' leveraged transactions.
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Risk appetite and governance
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- All leveraged transactions that imply credit, syndication, or underwriting risks should be preceded by a review and approval of an independent risk function
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Question 1 Jackson Company recorded the following cash transactions for the year: Paid $135,000 for salaries. Paid $60,000 to purchase office equipment. Paid $15,000 for utilities. Paid $6,000 in dividends. Collected $245,000 from customers. Question 2 Which of the following describes the classification and normal balance of the Unearned Rent Revenue account? Question 3 Posting Question 4 The following is selected information from L Corporation for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2014. Cash received from customers$300,000 Revenue earned390,000 Cash paid for expenses170,000 Cash paid for computers on November 1, 2013 that will be used for 3 years48,000 Expenses incurred including any depreciation216,000 Question 5 La More Company had the following transactions during 2013. • Sales of $4,500 on account • Collected $2,000 for services to be performed in 2014 • Paid $1,325 cash in salaries • Purchased airline tickets for $250 in December for a trip to take place in 2014 Question 6 Which one of the following is not a justification for adjusting entries? Question 7 The Vintage Laundry Company purchased $6,500 worth of laundry supplies on June 2 and recorded the purchase as an asset. On June 30, an inventory of the laundry supplies indi-cated only $1,000 on hand. The adjusting entry that should be made by the company on June 30 is: Question 8 Similarities between International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and U.S. GAAP in-clude all of the following except Question 9 Conway Company purchased merchandise inventory with an invoice price of $9,000 and credit terms of 2/10, n/30. What is the net cost of the goods if Conway Company pays within the discount period? Question 10 Stan's Market recorded the following events involving a recent purchase of inventory: Received goods for $90,000, terms 2/10, n/30. Returned $1,800 of the shipment for credit. Paid $450 freight on the shipment. Paid the invoice within the discount period. Question 11 Financial information is presented below: Operating expenses$36,000 Sales revenue150,000 Cost of goods sold105,000 Question 12 At December 31, 2014 Mohling Company's inventory records indicated a balance of $602,000. Upon further investigation it was determined that this amount included the following: ? $112,000 in inventory purchases made by Mohling shipped from the seller 12/27/14 terms FOB destination, but not due to be received until January 2nd ? $74,000 in goods sold by Mohling with terms FOB destination on December 27th. The goods are not expected to reach their destination until January 6th ? $6,000 of goods received on consignment from Dollywood Company Question 13 Olympus Climbers Company has the following inventory data: July 1Beginning inventory20 units at $19$380 7Purchases70 units at $201,400 22Purchases10 units at $22220 $2,000 A physical count of merchandise inventory on July 30 reveals that there are 32 units on hand. Using the FIFO inventory method, the amount allocated to cost of goods sold for July is Question 14 Jenks Company developed the following information about its inventories in applying the lower of cost or market (LCM) basis in valuing inventories: ProductCostMarket A$57,000$60,000 B40,00038,000 C80,00081,000 Question 15 Nilson Company gathered the following reconciling information in preparing its August bank reconciliation: Cash balance per books, 8/31$21,000 Deposits in transit900 Notes receivable and interest collected by bank5,100 Bank charge for check printing120 Outstanding checks12,000 NSF check1,020 Question 16 Which of the following is not a basic principle of cash management? Question 17 Use the following data to determine the total dollar amount of assets to be classified as property, plant, and equipment. Eddy Auto Supplies Balance Sheet December 31, 2014 Cash$84,000Accounts payable$110,000 Accounts receivable80,000Salaries and wages payable20,000 Inventory140,000Mortgage payable180,000 Prepaid insurance60,000Total liabilities$310,000 Question 18 Accounting information is relevant to business decisions because it Question 19 Howard Company had a transaction that caused a $5,000 increase in both assets and total liabilities. This transaction could have been a(n) Question 20 Can financial statements be prepared directly from the adjusted trial balance? Question 21 Which trial balance will consist of the greatest number of accounts? Question 22 All of the following are required steps in the accounting cycle except: Question 23 A sales discount does not Question 24 American Importers reports net income of $50,000 and cost of goods sold of $450,000. If the company's gross profit rate was 40%, net sales were Question 25 The manager of Weiser is given a bonus based on net income before taxes. The net income after taxes is $35,700 for FIFO and $29,400 for LIFO. The tax rate is 30%. The bonus rate is 20%. How much higher is the manager's bonus if FIFO is adopted instead of LIFO? Question 26 Classic Floors has the following inventory data: July 1Beginning inventory15 units at $6.00 5Purchases60 units at $6.60 14Sale40 units 21Purchases30 units at $7.20 30Sale28 units Assuming that a perpetual inventory system is used, what is the cost of goods sold on a LIFO basis for July? Question 27 Classic Floors has the following inventory data: July 1Beginning inventory15 units at $6.00 5Purchases60 units at $6.60 14Sale40 units 21Purchases30 units at $7.20 30Sale28 units Assuming that a perpetual inventory system is used, what is the value of ending inventory on a LIFO basis for July? Question 28 Which of the following is not one of the main factors that contribute to fraudulent activity? Question 29 What is the rationale for the internal control principle, segregation of duties? Question 30 Under IFRS
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About this project:
- The project aims at creating graphs to support the SNIA reports. The data for the reports are fetched from the OPNFV Test Results ReST API.
- The report (generated by the reporting module) looks like the following example:
A Flask server is used to fetch the data and is sent to the client side for formation of the graphs (Using Javascript).
- Step 1: Data is fetched from the OPNFV Test Results ReST API
- Step 2: The fields "report_data" and "metrics" are taken from the JSON object retrieved in the above step and sent to the client side.
- Step 3: The "report_data" is obtained by the client side and a parser written in Javascript along with Plotly.js forms the graphs.
Directory structure:-
storperf/docker/storperf-reporting/ contains the code used for this project.
The file structure is as follows:-
|-- Dockerfile # Dockerfile for the storperf-reporting container
|-- requirements.txt # pip requirements for the container
`-- src # Contains the code for the flask server
|-- app.py # Code to run the flask application
|-- static # Contains the static files (js,css)
| |-- css # Contains css files
| | `-- bootstrap.min.css
| `-- js # Contains the javascript files
| |-- bootstrap.min.js
| |-- Chart.min.js
| |-- jquery-2.1.3.min.js
| |-- jquery.bootpag.min.js
| `-- plotly-latest.min.js # Used for plotting the graphs
`-- templates
|-- index.html
`-- plot_tables.html
Graphing libraries and tools:-
- Plotly.js is used as the graphing library for this project (Link: https://plot.ly/javascript/)
- Bootstrap is used for the UI of the project.
3 Comments
Notes from the meeting held on 26th July 2017:Following changes to be made
- Indexing
- graph above the series
- x axis more descriptive
- show discarded data
Chart should have labels and legend as shown in this sample from SNIA:
Add Y Axis label to indicate IOPS, Bandwidth (KB/s) or Latency (nanoseconds/ns).
Add X Axis label "Round". Do not add 0 or extra value at end, just use the values present.
Colours are good as is, do not change.
Remove the text at top of page, add table under chart as shown:
The allowed maximum data excursion is 20% of the average (or average x 0.20)
The allowed maximum slope excursion is 10% of the average.
The measured data excursion is the value from range.
The measured slope excursion is the value from range.
Progress done in the week:
- Parsing of the data will now be done using the Flask server i.e. server side and Javascript will only do the rendering part on the client side.
- Container is now compatible with the static data files on the server. Just use the filename present in the testdata and it will work.
- Finalized of the structuring of the dictionary that will be send to the client side.
Tasks for the following week:
- Client side changes to handle the dictionary.
- UI changes suggested till now.
- Clearing out the documentation backlog - - STORPERF-165Getting issue details... STATUS . I would like to do this at the end of the week when all the changes are done, so the documentation is not changed again and again.


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"The Wigwam Resort is a direct descendant of Arizona's early cotton ranching business. When Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company discovered that long-staple cotton extended the life of their tires, the company bought 16,000 acres of land for cotton farming. In 1918, the company established the Organization House, the first building on the site, as lodging for ranch suppliers. A portion of the original structure, The Organizational House, remains as the cornerstone of The Wigwam's authenticity and southwestern charm. "
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It's been a busy year, but 2018 was an exciting one for Designate. We turned 25, we gained some exciting clients, produced award-winning work and picked up a few more team mates along the way. Most importantly, we were able to do a lot of great things for our clients and the community. As we ring in 2019, let's take a look back at some of our favourite things from the past year.
During 2018, we created some exciting campaigns and helped our clients achieve their goals. We helped LV= become the fastest growing and second biggest UK insurance brand with our 'From The Heart' campaign. We've also expanded our existing LV= portfolio by partnering with LV=FS.
We launched Medichecks' first-ever TV advert and created a new campaign for Columbus Insurance. City Cruises got a brand revamp, and so did Hampshire Trust Bank and asb law.
We've entered into some exciting new partnerships too. Olympic Holidays, Rib Club and Brighton-based financial provider OneFamily to name just a few. Here's to 2019 as the year of forging creative partnerships with even more ambitious people.
Awards? We thought you'd never ask…
We picked up a couple of awards along the way too. We were over the moon to have won Campaign of the Year for work that we did with Kuoni, the luxury travel specialists, at the Travel Marketing Awards.
And LV= also stole the show this year in the financial sector, winning awards for:
Brand Management at The British Insurance Awards
New Product, Service or Innovation at The Financial Services Forum Awards for Marketing Effectiveness.
Brand of the Year at Insurance & PR Awards 2018.
Our clients triumphed this year at the British Travel Awards too, with wins from Tropical Sky, Olympic Holidays, Brittany Ferries, Kuoni and Mark Warner.
We plan on adding to this list in 2019.
Giving back
At Designate, we're proud of where we live and work and believe in giving back to our community. In 2018, Designate donated services, time and money to YMCA Brighton, The Children with Cancer Fund and 1BTN. This is just the start, giving back is a key part of who we are and why we do what we do, and we can't wait to see more ways in which we can help our home town in 2019.
2019 is already off to a flying start with new clients we'll be working with and plenty of exciting briefs in the pipeline. An exciting year awaits – and it's only January.
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Every year there are more and more companies created for promoting and installing SYNTHETIC GRASS here on the Costa del Sol, and it is also true that manufacturers are developing new designs for private gardens and terraces that are very natural in texture and appearance. There are many products available on the market but their quality is only proven after a few years of wear. This means you should be very careful when choosing the right company. Although the quality of the work does matter, the quality of the product is extremely important. A company that provides good quality products and installation will always be happy to take you to visit gardens with SYNTHETIC GRASS and demonstrate both work and product quality supplied by them years before. They will also give you advice about adapting your entire garden to obtain the perfect result.
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I've decided to try and actually get some of my previous stuff that I picked up via the first Mantic KS for deadzone sorted out before the next lot hits and whilst ruminging though a random box I found the forge fathers,
Now these were "free" unlocks as the KS went through its various stretch goals and I bought a dreadnought thing as a add on for the rule of cool factor!
So it started off with this as the initial pledge on the mantic madness monthly painting compo...
and a week or so later they were sorted!
So I figured I might as well finish off the other odds and sods with the suit guys,
and managed to crack them out in no time at all,
so I decided to round them off with the miner looking chaps,
The initial models painted in the blue was for a bit of a change and I simply carried the colour though out the rest of the army, the warpath KS pledge manager is no up and I'm tempted to add some more odd and sods but when I ask myself will I really use them, the sensible side of me tells me to calm down I've enough to sort out and the Anton side of me is telling me to go for it!
However I'm trying to have a dry month and see how far I can go without adding more to the unpainted pile that is slowly taking over the geek room!
As its near the end of the month I'm doing stupidly well and have bought 2 models to add onto existing armies!
However that doesn't mean I've been sitting on the PS4 for most of the month! I've painted a crazy amount of models where I've completed all my monthly goals, I'll explain more about that in the month end summary!


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Vinegar Tree
Late Fall. The staghorn sumac's crown
is now ablaze. Though geese have flown,
the tree's red conic drupes will feed
the phoebes, thrush and grouse in need
of food through months of ice and snow.
But brew the bitter tufts just so,
and they can etch a pearl. I know.
For I have gathered up its seed,
fair-weather love, and drunk it down.
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Stuttgart, Germany – Bosch is growing with connected energy and building solutions. Last year, the Energy and Building Technology business sector sold some 13 million web-enabled devices – everything from connected heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in office buildings, to smart home applications. "The internet of things is and will remain the key driver for our business," said Dr. Stefan Hartung, the member of Bosch's board of management responsible for energy and building technology, at a press conference. The company expects the sector's sales to grow to 5.5 billion euros in 2018. That amounts to an increase of 2 percent, or 6 percent when adjusted for exchange-rate effects. He added that artificial intelligence (AI) will be the key to further advances on the internet of things as well as future growth: "With the help of AI, web-enabled products will become intelligent assistants."
Smart and connected: greater safety, efficiency, and convenience
Where energy and building technology are concerned, connectivity and AI have the potential to boost security, efficiency, and convenience. To give one example: The Building Technologies division offers cameras that use smart image analysis to pinpoint fires. With a direct line of sight on potentially dangerous situations, these cameras spot flames and smoke in seconds – which is even faster than conventional smoke detectors. Smoke does not first need to reach the ceiling before the alarm is raised – and those few extra seconds can help limit the damage and perhaps even save lives.
"Everyone is talking about AI. Bosch is putting it to use," Hartung said. "In ten years, every electronic Bosch product will either utilize AI itself or will have been developed and manufactured with its help." The company plans to invest accordingly, with around 300 million euros alone going to expand the Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence (BCAI) by 2021. The BCAI currently employs 170 experts globally, and looking ahead, this is expected to rise to 400. They are currently working on some 80 development projects – from automated driving to applications in medicine and manufacturing. Many of these are being carried out in collaboration with academic partners, including the universities of Tübingen, Stuttgart, and Amsterdam.
Championing open platforms, partnerships, and interoperability
Bosch is also focusing on platforms and partnerships in its energy and building technology activities. "There are many devices and services from different manufacturers out there in the connected world," explained Hartung. "We have to get these devices and services to interface. They have to understand one another and be interoperable in order to benefit people." For this reason, the company set up Security and Safety Things GmbH (SAST) as a wholly owned Bosch subsidiary a few weeks ago. This startup is working on the world's first open IoT platform for security camera apps. SAST wants to deliver something unprecedented – an operating system that programs and controls apps for different types of security cameras. Updating cameras made by different manufacturers will require just one version rather than countless software variants. "SAST is striving to create nothing less than a global marketplace for security camera applications with this open, standardized operating system," Hartung said.
Change in management
After five years as head of the Energy and Building Technology business sector, Hartung will hand over the reins to Dr. Christian Fischer on January 1, 2019. Before joining the Bosch board of management on October 1, 2018, Fischer was a senior partner at the management consultancy Roland Berger. He holds a doctorate in economics. "Bosch began exploring the opportunities offered by the internet of things ten years ago, which has given it a technological head start," said Fischer at the press conference. "Bosch is extremely well positioned to take on the challenges of digital transformation. I'm looking forward to being a part of that."
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Hockey Back to Winning Ways Against Colorado
James DeArman, Sports Writer
February 6, 2020
The number two team in the nation returned home this weekend to the Ralph after suffering just their third loss of the season in last weekend's split series with Minnesota Duluth. This weekends tilt came against the team that is occupying the bottom spot in the conference standings in Colorado College a...
Bemidji State Falls in UND House of Horror
James DeArman, Sports Writer
November 1, 2019
The University of North Dakota welcomed their closest geographical rivals as the Bemidji State Beavers rolled into town for a weekend series. Coming off last weekend's hard fought series against the number two team in the country, Minnesota State Mankato, UND can fall back on their unique hometown a...
UND Hockey Returns
James DeArman, Sports Writer
October 8, 2019
The warm days of summer have since subsided and have been overtaken by the crisp cool days of Fall with the October air encouraging the leaves to meet the ground. This can only mean one thing, it's hockey season. That means it is time to return to hockey's Palace on the Prairie, the Ralph Engelsta...
Split Series with No. 3 UMD Bulldogs
Kyle Kinnamon, Sports Writer
February 26, 2019
After a 27 day hiatus from the Ralph Engelstad Arena, the University of North Dakota Men's hockey team welcomed the reigning NCAA National Champions the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs. Friday Night - A night of capitalizing on chances "It was the start we wanted and it carried over for the re...
Kane Brown
Se Kwon, Opinions Writer
February 18, 2019
Kane Brown's 'Live Forever' tour took place at the Ralph Engelstad Arena on Feb 17, with two special guests, Jimmie Allen and Granger Smith. Allen got the crowd's attention, throughout his entire performance, the audience was seen waving their arms in the air, laughing at his hi...
Kennedy angers key donor
Madison Feltman, News Editor
August 29, 2018
As temperatures heated up over the summer months, so did things here at UND. In early May, Kris Engelstad McGarry, daughter of Ralph Engelstad and trustee of the Engelstad Family Foundation requested an interview with the Grand Forks Herald in which she explained her faltering relationship with the Universit...
Saturday's are for the boys
Kyle Kinnamon, Staff Writer
November 5, 2017
The University of North Dakota Men's Hockey team has been a top program in the nation for almost its entire existence. The commitment to consistency and excellence sets the program apart from the rest of the teams. While North Dakota has been consistent over the years, the team seems to have a st...
Ralph's Rivalry Returns
Jacob Notermann, Staff Writer
October 18, 2017
When the University of North Dakota and the University of Minnesota first took the ice back in 1930, the players probably didn't what they were about get their schools into. Did they know Grand Forks and the Twin Cities would be linked forever? Did they know this one game would turn into an almost...
Star-Spangled singer
Nick Erickson, Staff Writer
October 8, 2017
Walking out onto the carpet laid on the ice as the last two players are introduced, Mark J. Lindquist looks around attentively. He looks at every fan in the building that is, more times than not, sold out. He takes a deep breath, and says "man, this is awesome" every time before he sings the natio...
Moose on the loose
Kyle Kinnamon, Staff Writer
October 1, 2017
On Friday Sept. 29, 2017, the Manitoba Moose played their annual preseason game against the Iowa Wild at the one-of-a-kind Ralph Engelstad Arena. For many fans, this is just another preseason game, but for the players this is an important game for their future in hockey. The Moose and the Wild rosters are filled wi...
Synchronized passion
Stephanie Hollman, Staff writer
September 24, 2017
On Thursday, Sept. 14, nine hopeful girls spent their evening at the Olympic Arena in the Ralph Engelstad Arena, showing their moves on the ice in the hopes of securing a spot on Team North Dakota, a collegiate synchronized figure skating team. Team North Dakota was the creation of Mallory Olson, a l...
Trying to avoid an avalanche
Jack Harvey, Staff Writer
January 27, 2017
After being swept by Minnesota Duluth, the UND Fighting Hawks will be looking to bounce back against Colorado College this weekend. "We've done well on the road and we need to remember how we want to play on the road," head coach Brad Berry said. "It's a very important weekend for us." It...


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CBE Behavioural Labs Procedural Guidelines
Recruitment and Management of Participants
- Recruitment and management of participants, as well as payments to them, are the responsibility of the researcher; and,
- Researchers who do draw participants from CBE-managed Participant Pool must abide by the CBE Participant Pool Policy.
Number of Participants per Session
- Due to limited capacity of the Multi-Purpose Lab (18 computers) and Advanced-Equipment Lab (1 computer for experiments involving physiological measures and 2 for other experiments), the maximum number of participants permissable at any one timeis 18 for the Multi-Purpose Lab and 1 in the Advanced-Equipment Lab if physiological measures are involved, or 2 if otherwise.
Lab Access
- Upon arrival, the Lab Manager will issue the researcher with a key to the lab.Te researcher must return the key to the Lab Manger at the end of every session;
- For every session, 15 minutes is allocated before and after the session's scheduled timeslot for setup and packup. It is the researcher's responsability to arrive early to make the necessary preparations (no more than 15 minutes before the start of your session) and depart within 15 minutes of the session ending; and,
- If a researcher requires more time to prepare for a seesion or packup, a request can be made at the time of the booking request.
In the Lab
- At the start of every sessions, the Researcher must take participants through the workplace health and safety presentation (WHS Presentation), which is copied to the desktop of all laptops within the lab;
- A profile on a Fileserver can be created to store digital data, however, this data must be removed at the end of every session;
- With the exception of cold water, no food or drinks is permitted in either lab;
- Participants must be remined to take care when drinking water as to not spill it on the equipment;
- Participant consent consent forms (approved by the Ethics Committee) must be signed by particpants and collected at every session;
- If you experience any issies with the software or hardware, please contact the Lab Manager;
- Researchs must remind participants that lab computers are not for personal use;
- Participants must not be left unattended at any time; and,
- The lab must be locked if unattended.
After the Session
- Researchers must remove all material brought into the lab at the conclusion of each session.
- Researcher must ensure that all the licence-related obligations of the software used are met. For example, if Ztree experiment software is used, the researcher must cite the following article in their paper: Urs Fischbacher (2007): z-Tree: Zurich Toolbox for Ready-made Economic Experiments, Experimental Economics 10(2), 171-178. E.g., write "The experiment was programmed and conducted with the software z-Tree (Fischbacher 2007)
Privacy Policy
- Any personally idenifyable data is the responsibility of the researcher must be removed from the lab at the end each session; and,
- Researchers must abide by all data privacy and security policies of The Australian National University.
Booking, Cancelling or Changing Time for a Lab Session
- Bookings must be made at least 5 business days in advance of the first session;
- Researchers wishing to cancel or change the time of a session, must do so via email to the Lab Manager at least 5 business days ahead of the original booking.
- Requests to cancel or reschedule a session with less than 5 days notice will be counted towards the researcher's quota (please see next section for more details) for both original and the new booking;
- Lab books are not complete until a confirmation email has been received; and,
- Neither of the labs can be reserved by an indivdual researcher for more than 24 hours within a one-week period.
Using CBE Behavioural Labs outside of Office Hours
- Any researcher who needs to use CBE Behavioural Labs outside of office hours should contact the Lab Manager at least 3 weeks in advance of the first outsdie-of-office-hours session. The Lab Manager will then forward the "Terms and Conditions of Using CBE Behavioural Labs outside of Officer Hours" to the researcher and make other arrangements such as obtaining outside-of-office-hours access on the visitor pass.
Allotted Quota
- Academic staff and Post-Docs have an allotted number of hours per teaching semester that they can use to reserve time (combined for Multi-Purpose Lab and Advanced-Equipment Lab):
- Academic staff = 50 hours;
- Post-Docs = 30 hours; and,
- PhDs and MPhil = 20 hours.
- The above rule applies when the labs are at full capacity.
- Advertising material is not to be posted on the doors or walls;
- The Multi-Purpose Lab can be used for teaching if otherwise unoccupied and teaching labs are not available;
- Participant pools are organized by relevant schools until further notice;
- Academic staff, post-docs and research students from CBE are given priority over other Colleges, noting the Research School of Computer Science, ANU allocation; and,
- Electrical devices, such as laptops or computers, that have not been issued with ANU safety tages are not allowed in the labs.
Requesting for New Software
- Requests for new software will be handled on a case by case basis; and,
- A researcher may request the labs to pay for a new software, offer to pay for a new software themselves or install software available free of cost.
Updated: 4 October 2018 / Responsible Officer: CBE Communications and Outreach / Page Contact: College Web Team


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(FORTRESS OF SOLITUDE, MONDAY JULY 8, 2019) — That was some last week in June for the Prez. Not even THE PLANET had it as good.
You can already start talking about a legacy for President Donald Trump. Talk about a winning week. First, 20 of the 24 Democrats trying to secure their party's nomination practically gifted Trump a second term with their universal embrace of 100% health insurance for illegals. Second, Trump that week reached agreements at the G-20 meeting in Japan with China's Xi Jin-Ping and Russia's Vladimir Putin. Third, he became the first U.S. President to set foot in North Korea. Even Obama's people called it historic.
The North Korean odyssey is simply unprecedented. Trump and Kim Jong Un agreed to restart negotiations, and tensions on the peninsula have been lowered past the boiling point. Yes, the water's again safe to drink — hot, yes, but safe.
"We want to bring to an end our unpleasant past and bring in a new future," Kim said, sounding positively statesmanlike. He called Trump's visit a "very courageous and determined act. This handshake of peace itself serves to demonstrate that today is different than yesterday." Kim said he hoped the president's visit "can be the foundation for better things."
South Korean president Moon Jae-in said, "I hope through today's meeting the peace process for the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and establishment of permanent peace has overcome a big hurdle. It can give a big hope to the world and the 80 million people of North and South Korea."
Trump said, "This was a great day, a legendary and historic day."
That it was.
The president had sent Kim a personal letter two weeks ago. The contents weren't revealed (aside: Did it open "Dear Kimmie?"), but Kim's reaction indicated the letter was about the meeting, a kind of, "Let's shock the world." Of course, Trump played it differently and far more amusingly. He told reporters that the thought of the visit came to him in a flash during one of the breaks at the G-20: "Yesterday, I was thinking, 'I am here. Let's see whether we can say hello to Kim I put the word out, and he said 'OK,' he wanted to do it, and so did I."
Right. Like the way we used to call up Eric McGregor in the morning and say, "Mac, want to meet me at Fenway today?" There's no way the meeting happened out of the blue. The logistics had to be worked out well before hand. That takes nothing away from Trump's achievement, however. In fact, it enhances the accomplishment. Trump has an entirely different approach to foreign policy and diplomacy, one that eschews formality and protocol. Only he could have pulled this off. His unorthodox approach gets results, and he has made more progress on Korea than every president since Truman, combined.
For Donald Trump, the last week of June Was The Week That Was.
Oh, and incidentally, as of the first week in July, Trump's approval rating has never been higher.
"Winning slowly is just another way of losing" — Bill McKibbean.
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Jun 3, 2017
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At the start of every summer we are bombarded with articles about all the outdoor events that we can all partake in over a glorious season of constant sunshine. It never quite works out that way though, does it? Let's face facts, we're in London and it's going to rain, let's just get over it. Sure, we have our nice days too; but to pretend that just because summer is here we can wear shorts every day and spend out evening on rooftop bars is delusional at best.
Thankfully London has had a lot of practice in dealing with, um, 'unpredictable' weather, so there is plenty to do when the heavens open. Let's take a look at some of the best examples of things to do when it rains in London.
10 things to do in London when it's raining.
10. Museums
It's the obvious one, but still a solid option. There are countless museums in London on almost any subject and each of them offers entertainment, education and shelter from the elements. If you want to go with a safe option head over to South Kensington Station because there are three huge museums within walking distance; the Science Museum, the Natural History museum and the V & A museum. Each of these museums are so large that it would take a whole day to explore in full.
9. Go to one of London's Covered Markets
Just because it's raining it doesn't mean you can't enjoy the thrill of market shopping. London has some exquisite covered markets that let you haggle your way to a bargain whatever the weather. Covent Garden is considered the grandest of all London markets and it's mostly indoors; with its dozens of restaurants, hundreds of shops and variety of street performers it's a good option for a day out in less than ideal weather.
8. Go to the IMAX Cinema
When it's soaking outside sometimes you just want to stay at home and watch a movie, well why not kick it up a gear and head over to the London IMAX to see one of the largest screens in the world?! Located a short walking distance from Waterloo Station, the London IMAX puts on an incredible show with its giant, curved, 3D screen. It definitely beats sitting at home in front of Netflix.
7. See a Matinee Show on the West End
Don't look at the awful weather as a waste of a day, see it as an opportunity to broaden your cultural horizons; fortunately a lot of culture is indoors! There are dozens of theatres offering matinee performances of some of the best shows in the world. There is something for everyone, comedy, musical, drama, horror, all available on a drizzly afternoon. You usually won't have to book in advance for a matinee (unless it's a new, popular show), just go on the day to the box office or one of the many ticket stalls dotted around the West End, You may even pick up a bargain ticket!Get Cheap London Theatre Tickets Here
6. Escape Rooms Activity
If you're stuck for what to do on a rainy day in London and have never tried to escape from a strange room using northing but your wits, then boy to I have the experience for you! The Escape Rooms is a live puzzle game where you work together with a group of friends to escape a room by solving riddles and finding clues. It's designed to develop teamwork skills, intuition and intelligence. Most importantly it's loads of fun and there are a few 'themed' rooms to choose from.
5. Go to the Bounce Bar for some drinks and table tennis
Do you ever find yourself in the mood for a bit of ping pong? No, me neither. What about ping-pong in the place where it was invented, where there is also a bar? Now you're talking! I bet you didn't know that the game of ping-pong was invented and patented at a site in Holborn; now a themed bar has popped up where you can whisk the night away with endless games of ping pong. It sounds rather strange, but the bar has won numerous awards and has become one of the cities hottest new venues.
4. Visit Alexandra Palace Ice Rink – Open All Year
Want to rekindle that winter wonderland feeling? Even in the middle of summer, with tropic storms beating down outside, you can still skate on ice in the beautiful Alexandra Palace. The ice rink is open all year round and offers a very unique summer experience. Professional ice skating lessons are available as well as a huge arena just to have fun it. Alaxandra Palace is a beautiful building and worth a visit anyway.
3. Visit the London Aquarium
If you're looking for a child-friendly day out that doesn't depend on good weather, the London Aquarium (review) has to be a top choice. The huge aquarium, one of the largest in Europe, hosts thousands of exotic marine creatures, including jellyfish, sharks, manta rays and countless others. You'll be amazed by the range of species available to see and kids will be able to learn all about them through interactive screens. Try to avoid the busiest times, Saturdays and Bank Holidays, as it can get a tad crowded.
2. Cycle at the London Olympic Velodrome
If the weather is dreary, why not take the opportunity to get active?! The Stratford Velodrome, a legacy of the Olympics, allows you to test your cycling skills in a state of the art indoor arena. You can hire world class bikes and take lessons from seasoned experts. Anyone can join in regardless of fitness level, although it does help if you can ride a bike.
1. Visit the extremely popular Harry Potter World
The Harry Potter Studio tour is a magical all day adventure that won't be ruined by the rain. Located a little bit outside of London, the Harry Potter Tour takes you around the real sets used in the Harry potter film series in the exact place it was filmed. If you enjoyed the Harry Potter series then you'll be absolutely blown away by this place! Best of all, 90% of it is indoors, so come rain or shine you'll still have a great time!