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Challenge Motivation & Overview
After the successful organization of the QALD-7 challenge at the ESWC 2017 and the QALD-8 challenge incorporated in the NLIWoD workshop at ISWC 2017, with more than 50 participants, the HOBBIT project is proud to announce that the Scalable Question Answering Challenge (SQA) over Linked Data will be hosted at ESWC 2018.
The key challenge for Scalable Question Answering over Linked Data is the need to translate a user's information request into such a form that it can be efficiently evaluated using standard Semantic Web query processing and inferencing techniques.
Therefore, the main task of SQA Challenge is the following: given an RDF dataset and and a large volume of natural language questions or keywords, return the correct answers (or SPARQL queries that retrieves those answers).
In the Scalable Question Answering Challenge (SQA) users can display the capabilities of their systems using the HOBBIT platform (https://project-hobbit.eu/outcomes/hobbit-platform).
Stay tuned to get ready to participate! Express your interest!
The SQA challenge is sponsored by Meltwater.
For more information send an e-mail to: email@example.com
Important Dates
|Challenge papers submission deadline (5 pages document):
|Friday, April 4th, 2018 (extended)
|Challenge paper reviews:
|Thursday, April 26th, 2018 (extended)
|Notifications sent to participants and invitations to submit task results:
|Monday, April 30th, 2018 (extended)
|Camera ready papers for the conference (5 pages document):
|Monday, May 14th, 2018 (extended)
|Camera ready papers for the challenge proceedings (up to 15 pages):
|Friday, July 6th, 2018
(tentative deadline)
|Release of test data (questions only):
|Thursday, April 26th, 2018
|Deadline for system submission:
|Sunday, May 20th, 2018 (extended)
|Running of the systems:
|Tuesday, May 22th, 2018 (extended)
|Proclamation of winners:
|During ESWC2018 closing ceremony
Tasks & Training Data
The key challenge for Scalable Question Answering over Linked Data is the need to translate a user's information request into such a form that it can be efficiently evaluated using standard Semantic Web query processing and inferencing techniques.
Therefore, the main task of SQA Challenge is the following: given an RDF dataset and and a large volume of natural language questions or keywords, return the correct answers (or SPARQL queries that retrieves those answers).
The ranking of the systems is based on the usual KPIs (precision, recall and F measure) plus a "response power" measure, which is also taking into account the ability of the systems to cope with high volume demand without failure. The response power is the harmonic mean of three measures: precision, recall and the ratio between processed questions (an empty answer is considered as processed, a missing answer is considered as unprocessed) and total number of questions sent to the system. The final ranking is on response power, precision, recall and F measure in this order.
Training dataset and documentation are available:
- Training dataset: https://figshare.com/articles/LC-QuAD_QALDformat/5818452
- Test data: https://hobbitdata.informatik.uni-leipzig.de/SQAOC/SQA_test_noSPARQL.json
- Description: http://hobbitdata.informatik.uni-leipzig.de/SQAOC/Documentation.txt
In the Scalable Question Answering Challenge (SQA) users can display the capabilities of their systems using the HOBBIT platform (https://project-hobbit.eu/outcomes/hobbit-platform).
Participants will be expected to describe their solution and results on the training datasets over a 5 page paper. In particular, a short summary of the approach chosen, a link to the experimental results and an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the approach are expected.
Prerequisites for participation
Each participant must provide a system that solves the Scalable Question Answering task and a paper that describes this system. Both requirements are described in the following.
Note that if you have questions regarding the submission of the paper or the system feel free to write an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Registration and Submission
- All challenge papers should be exactly five (5) pages in length in PDF file format and written in English.
- In order to prepare their manuscripts, authors should follow Springer's Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS) style. For details and templates see Springer's Author Instructions.
- Paper submissions will be handled electronically via the EasyChair conference management system, available at the following address: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=sqa2018
- Papers must be submitted no later than Friday, March 30th, 2018 (extended), 23:59 Hawaii Time.
- Each submission will be peer-reviewed by members of the challenge program committee. Papers will be evaluated according to their significance, originality, technical content, style, clarity, and relevance to the challenge.
- Proceedings will be published by Springer in LNCS volume.
- After the conference, challenge participants will be able to provide a detailed description of their system and evaluation results in a longer version of their paper (up to 15 pages). This longer paper will be included in the challenge proceedings.
Technical requirements for system submission
Each participant must provide a system as Docker image. This image has to be uploaded to the HOBBIT Gitlab (it is possible to use a private repository, i.e., the system will not be visible for other people). In general, the uploaded Docker image can contain either a) the system itself or b) a web service client that forwards requests to the system that is hosted by you. Note, general information can be found in our HOBBIT wiki. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Implementing the API
To be able to benchmark your system, it needs to implement our QALD-JSON-based format (e.g., using a wrapper). There are several scenarios how this can be achieved.
1st possibility: GERBIL-QA compatible APIs
If your system already implements an API that is compatible with the GERBIL QA benchmarking framework, you do not have to implement anything additional to that. You only need to provide a Docker image of your system that implements the same API as your original web service and send us a description how it has to be started (e.g., which environmental variables have to be defined).
A system is compatible to GERBIL QA if it is either one of the systems that are already available in GERBIL QA or it is a QALD-JSON-based web service that can be benchmarked with GERBIL QA.
2nd possibility: Java-based system or system adapter
- You can write Java code and you are familiar with maven.
- You have a system written in Java (or at least a client for the system).
- You have Docker installed
- You can find an example implementation here:
1. Write a System Adapter for your system
- Create a new maven-Project in your favorite IDE.
- Add the following to your pom.xml
<name>University Leipzig, AKSW Maven2 Repository</name>
<name>University Leipzig, AKSW Maven2 Repository</name>

<transformer implementation="org.apache.maven.plugins.shade.resource.ManifestResourceTransformer">
<transformer implementation="org.apache.maven.plugins.shade.resource.ServicesResourceTransformer" />
- Add your system as dependency.
2. Now, add a SystemAdapter:
- Add following as Source file to your maven project:
package org.example;
public class ExampleSystemAdapter extends AbstractSystemAdapter {
private MyAnnotator myAnnotator;
public void init() throws Exception {
myAnnotator= new MyAnnotator();
// Your initialization code comes here...
// You can access the RDF model this.systemParamModel to retrieve meta data about this system adapter
* You MIGHT need this, depends on the benchmark.
* @see Challenges and their Benchmarks
public void receiveGeneratedData(byte[] data) {
// handle the incoming data as described in the benchmark description
* Create results for the incoming data.
* The structure of the incoming data should be defied by the Challenges and their Benchmarks
* e.g If you want to benchmark against the QALD-Challenge,
* you can expect the incoming data to be questions. Accordingly,
* your result[] output should be answers.
* The data structure of the incoming and outgoing data should follow
* the QALD-Json format. You can find here
* a loder and parser and a complete class structure for QALD-Json.
* These are already included as dependency.
* @see The Task Queue and structure of data[]
public void receiveGeneratedTask(String taskId, byte[] data) {
//Here is where your system has to do its job.
byte[] result = myAnnotator.annotate(data);
// Send the result to the evaluation storage
try {
sendResultToEvalStorage(taskId, result);
} catch (IOException e) {
//Log the error
public void close() throws IOException {
// Free the resources you requested here
// Always close the super class after yours!
- Where the Class MyAnnotator refers to your System.
- Be sure to implement a proper init() and close() along with your program logic in recieveGeneratedTask()
- Now you are ready to build your project: Use your IDE or run mvn package from command line in the root directory of your maven project
- You should now have two jar's in your (project_root)/target/ folder: The original and the shaded one. If you can't differentiate the two: Look at their filesize. The shaded one is usually by far larger. Also, the not-shaded one has prefix original-.
3. Create an account for HOBBIT
- Go to git.project-hobbit.eu and click "Register" on the right
- Register yourself. Note that your Username has to be the same as your E-Mail prefix:
- E.g. your E-Mail is firstname.lastname@example.com your username should be john_doe
- Go to https://git.project-hobbit.eu/profile/keys and add your public SSH key
- Go back to the start page of gitlab https://git.project-hobbit.eu/dashboard/projects and create a new project
- Now your project has an URL like this:
4. Docker it
- Create a new file at your project root with the name Dockerfile
- The contents of this file should look like this:
FROM java
ADD target/<MyShadedJar.jar> /<MyAnnotator>/<MyShadedJar.jar>
WORKDIR /<MyAnnotator>
CMD java -cp <MyShadedJar.jar> org.hobbit.core.run.ComponentStarter org.example.ExampleSystemAdapter
- Build the docker image by running:
docker build -t git.project-hobbit.eu:4567/myhobbitusername/myprojectname .
in your project root
- With -t you are adding a tag to your image.
- Note that there is a Point (.) at the end of the command. This tells docker to search the dockerfile in the current directory.
- Note that in this command, user- and project name must be lowercase, even if they are set differently on the gitlab platform.
- Push the docker image by running:
docker login git.project-hobbit.eu:4567
docker push git.project-hobbit.eu:4567/myhobbitusername/myprojectname
5. Create a system.ttl file
Here is an example of a basic file (see also https://github.com/hobbit-project/platform/wiki/System-meta-data-file):
@prefix rdfs: <http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#> .
@prefix hobbit: <http://w3id.org/hobbit/vocab#> .
<http://www.example.org/exampleSystem/MySystem> a hobbit:SystemInstance;
rdfs:label "MySystem"@en;
rdfs:comment "A short description of MySystem"@en;
hobbit:imageName "git.project-hobbit.eu:4567/myhobbitusername/myprojectname";
hobbit:implementsAPI <http://benchmark.org/MyNewBenchmark/BenchmarkApi>
Where http://benchmark.org/MyNewBenchmark/BenchmarkApi refers to the benchmark your system should be tested with. You can find those URIs at https://project-hobbit.eu/challenges.
Now, push the system.ttl to your gitlab project https://git.project-hobbit.eu/MyHobbitUsername/MyProject , or add it by hand to your gitlab project root.
6. Run a Benchmark
Go to http://master.project-hobbit.eu/ and run a benchmark on your system.
There is a detailed description in the platform wiki that you might want to reuse or refer to https://github.com/hobbit-project/platform/wiki/Experiments
Where to go now?
You can find a very detailed description of each step and in-depth information at:
Look at the example implementation at:
3rd possibility: Direct implementation of the API
If you want to use a different language to implement our QALD-JSON-based API, you need to implement the API of a system that can be benchmarked in HOBBIT. Every message of the task queue will be a single QALD-JSON-document. The response of your system has to be send to the result queue. Your system won't receive data through the data queue.
Uploading the Docker image
The uploading of the Docker image is described in the Hobbit project platform wiki.
Program & Accepted Papers
|Challenge Session
Tuesday, June 5th, 2018
11:15 – 11:45
|11:15 – 11:24
|SQA Challenge Overview
Giulio Napolitano
|11:24 – 11:31
|Dennis Diefenbach, Kamal Singh and Pierre Maret, On the scalability of the QA system WDAqua-core1
|11:31 – 11:38
|Elizaveta Zimina, Jyrki Nummenmaa, Kalervo Järvelin, Jaakko Peltonen, Kostas Stefanidis and Heikki Hyyrö, GQA: Grammatical Question Answering for RDF Data
|11:38 – 11:45
|Nikolay Radoev, Mathieu Tremblay, Amal Zouaq and Michel Gagnon, LAMA: a Language Adaptive Method for Question Answering
|Closing Ceremony
Thursday, June 7th, 2019
|Announcement of challenge winners during the ESWC closing ceremony
For possible, last minute changes to the program please also check the ESWC 2018 program (https://2018.eswc-conferences.org/program/)
SQA2018 Challenge Results
The results can be found in HOBBIT platform: first round and second round (login as guest).
The organization responsibility will be shared by the following organizers who will comprise the Organizing Committee.
- Giulio Napolitano, IAIS Fraunhofer, Germany
- Axel-Cyrille Ngonga Ngomo, University of Paderborn, Germany
- Ricardo Usbeck, University of Paderborn, Germany
The following set of people comprises the list of programme committee members. All the members of the list are experts from research and industry, who will review the paper submissions, independently of the organization team.
- Corina Forascu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iasi, Romania
- Sebastian Walter, Semalytix GmbH, Bielefeld, Germany
- Bernd Müller, ZBMed, Germany
- Christoph Lange, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Germany
- Dennis Diefenbach, Université de Saint-Etienne, France
- Edgard Marx, AKSW, University Leipzig, Germany
- Hady Elsahar, Université de Saint-Etienne, France
- Harsh Thakkar, University of Bonn, Germany
- Ioanna Lytra, University of Bonn, Germany
- John McCrae, INSIGHT – The Centre for Data Analytics, Ireland
- Kuldeep Singh, University of Bonn, Germany
- Saeedeh Shekarpour, Kno.e.sis Center, Ohio Center of Excellence in Knowledge-enabled Computing, USA
- Sherzod Hakimov, CITEC, Bielefeld University, Germany
- Elena Cabrio, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France
- Philipp Cimiano, CITEC, Bielefeld University, Germany
- Vanessa Lopez, IBM Research, Dublin, Ireland
- André Freitas, University Passau, Germany
- Elena Demidova, University of Southampton
- Jin-Dong Kim, Database Center for Life Science (DBCLS), Japan
- Key-Sun Choi, KAIST, Korea
- Mohnish Dubey, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Germany
SQA 2018 – Scalable Question Answering
in conjunction with the 15th European Semantic Web Conference (ESWC 2018)
3rd-7th June 2018, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
URL: https://2018.eswc-conferences.org/
URL: https://project-hobbit.eu/open-challenges/sqa-challenge-eswc-2018/
email: email@example.com
The key challenge for Scalable Question Answering over Linked Data is the need to translate a user's information request into such a form that it can be efficiently evaluated using standard Semantic Web query processing and inferencing techniques.
Therefore, the main task of SQA Challenge is the following: given an RDF dataset and and a large volume of natural language questions or keywords, return the correct answers (or SPARQL queries that retrieves those answers).
Training dataset and documentation are available:
* Training dataset: https://figshare.com/articles/LC-QuAD_QALDformat/5818452
* Description: http://hobbitdata.informatik.uni-leipzig.de/SQAOC/Documentation.txt
In the Scalable Question Answering Challenge (SQA) users can display the capabilities of their systems using the HOBBIT platform (https://project-hobbit.eu/outcomes/hobbit-platform) provided by the homonymous H2020 project.
Participants will be expected to describe their solution and results on the training datasets over a 5 page paper. In particular, a short summary of the approach chosen, a link to the experimental results and an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the approach are expected.
Important Dates
– Challenge papers submission deadline (5 pages document): Friday March 30th, 2018
– Challenge paper reviews: Thursday, April 26th, 2018
– Notifications sent to participants and invitations to submit task results: Monday April 30th, 2018
– Camera ready papers for the conference (5 pages document): Monday, May 14th, 2018
– Camera ready papers for the challenge proceedings (up to 15 pages): Friday, July 6th, 2018 (tentative deadline)
– Release of test data (questions only): Thursday, April 26th, 2018
– Deadline for system submission: Sunday, May 20th, 2018 (extended)
– Running of the systems: Tuesday, May 22th, 2018 (extended)
– Proclamation of winners: During ESWC2018 closing ceremony
* Giulio Napolitano, IAIS, Fraunhofer, Germany
* Axel-Cyrille Ngonga Ngomo, University of Paderborn, Germany
* Ricardo Usbeck, University of Paderborn, Germany
Further Information and Contact
For detailed information including datasets and submission guidelines, please visit
the challenge website: https://project-hobbit.eu/open-challenges/sqa-challenge-eswc-2018/
Contact Email: email@example.com
The challenge proceedings are available by Springer here.


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Common Parts
When enacted, Section 36 of the Equality Act 2010 will enable disabled people to make requests for adaptations to the common parts of residential properties (such as entranceways, hallways and stairwells) which cannot be unreasonably denied.
Very few DFGs are currently approved for adaptations to common parts which makes it difficult to predict the impact of Section 36. This means that a local strategic approach is likely to be more effective than relying on DFG applications.
- Further work is needed on tenure issues, including the feasibility of a national adaptations protocol for registered providers.
- More research is also needed on ways to engage with private sector landlords and deliver adaptations more effectively in the private rented stock.
- Works to common parts should be dealt with by the local Housing and Health Partnership Board rather than in a one-off piecemeal manner using the DFG.


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Kali - (Eskrima, Arnis De Mano)
Kali is an ancient word that serves as an umbrella term for all the Filipino martial arts. The word itself translates as the study of body motion. There are many other names for these arts such as Escrima, Arnis or Arnis De Mano. Although the base of the system is weaponry, it's empty hand systems feature some of the most sophisticated techniques and training methods in existence.
The weaponry training covers a wide spectrum featuring stick, blade and knife as well as flexible weapons and weapons of opportunity. The art of Kali is renowned for its stick and blade fighting techniques and knife defence.
Weaponry training in our Kali classes emphasizes safety first. Movements are broken down into easily learned segments. You will be given the ability to perform techniques such as counters, disarms, sweeps and locks in flow.
Kali is famous for its flow drills that are both fun and give a real feel for the movement and speed of combat.
Kali Classes:
Our Kali program includes classes in the different areas of the Filipino martial arts: a Panantukan (Filipino Boxing) classes, a weaponry class and one general Kali class per week cover the spectrum of this art.
These fun classes are intellectually and physically stimulating to the martial artist at any level. Personal exploration and discovery, coordination, balance, self-defence, health and fitness are just a few benefits of this beautiful and functional art.
Filipino Boxing Classes
Sometimes called 'Dirty Boxing', Panantukan (Filipino Boxing) (pan-nan-too-can) is the Filipino Boxing system. This method is traditionally used as a back-up system for the weaponry. At the Total Martial Arts Academy you will see it featured as a primary system. Many people want to learn the empty hand system for self-defence, health and skill development from Kali. The self-defence skills are obvious from the first day. The health benefits are felt over time as you train both sides of the body and progressively get in better shape.
Stress relief, weight loss and true martial art skill are just few of the benefits of these classes.
The weaponry then helps develop the movement and coordination to perfect the empty hand art. In this class you will be taught a wide variety of strikes. Panantukan uses all possible portions of the hand and fist as well as the elbows, shoulders, hips, knees and feet for striking. Sometimes called 'dirty boxing', Panantukan's self-defence applications are easily apparent.
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- Full name of the person(s) baptised, married etc.
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How do you sell an empty house?
PUBLISHED: 08:33 26 October 2018 | UPDATED: 11:02 26 October 2018
We buy with our eyes and nothing sells a house more than evocative photographs. But when a house is completely empty, how do you sell that all important concept, a lifestyle? Nick Eley, a partner at Watsons, can help you.
There are all kinds of reasons why you may need to sell a property that is empty. It may be a new home, you may have to move out of a house before you sell it and you may be selling on behalf of an elderly relative.
The problem is that plain walls and floors give no impression to potential buyers as to how they can use the space and in fact an empty room can be quite misleading in terms of showing off room dimensions. And then there are the particulars; no matter how beautiful your home is, without any contents or furnishings, the photographs can look very lacklustre.
We now live in a world driven by image; no more so than with the houses in which we live. Photographs of interiors aim to capture a certain lifestyle which really helps sell the property. It is for all these reasons that interiors and home staging businesses have evolved and developers often use their services to create furnished show houses. However, the average vendor often cannot afford to invest in home staging.
Nick Eley, partner at Watsons, said: "We at Watsons will advise a vendor if we think that their property does need some dressing to make it more appealing to a buyer. However, we realise that many people do not have the money to use a specialist home staging service and so we will try and suggest inexpensive ways so we can market a house at its full potential."
One such example is a house Watsons currently have for sale on Cromer Road, Aylsham, for a guide price of £399,000. An elegant, Grade II listed, end townhouse, it had been on the market, empty. Mr Eley said: "Interestingly, the owners asked if I felt dressing the property would assist the sale, and I had no hesitation in saying a resounding YES! Beds were put in the bedrooms and a table added in the kitchen, with crockery. A few pictures on walls, plants, chairs, cushions and throws just transformed the house and instantly showed it off to its very best, resulting in an immediate up-lift in viewings and serious interest. When I take on a house that someone is moving out of, I do encourage them to leave at least some possessions. Also, if a family member is selling on behalf of an elderly relative, I do say not to clear a house as I believe it's better for people to view it as a home, with furniture and some possessions to at least give those viewing some idea of scale."
So, what are some top tips:
Kitchens - use items that create a feeling that someone is living there like a recipe book open on a worksurface, some pot plants or herbs, a bottle of handwash by the tap, a neatly folded towel and tea towel
Dining rooms - ideally put a table in to show the dimensions and lay the table with cutlery, crockery and possibly serviettes and unlit candles as well as glasses
Sitting rooms - Furniture really shows off this kind of room so place throws over settees and perhaps think of a coffee table with magazines, an open book or a tray with cups or glasses
Fireplaces - Stock with wood and dress with candlesticks or put a basket with logs next to the hearth
Lightbulbs - ideally cover with a shade even if you have to buy inexpensive ones as it makes so much difference to a room not only in the appearance but the lighting
Utility/hall spaces - you can really show off these with hanging a coat or hat on a peg or put shoes or boots neatly on the ground. Add children's items to convey the possible use as a family house or a briefcase or suit jacket if you want to show it would be ideal for professionals.
Bedrooms - really always do look better with a bed in them to show the proportions. Always dress the bed with plain white linen but add colour with a throw.
For more information on selling your home, contact Nick Eley at Watsons on 01603 619916 or email firstname.lastname@example.com or see www.watsons-property.co.uk
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This signal flag represents K (Kilo). Over the years it must have torn and a small piece is missing from one corner. It has been sewn by a previous owner to prevent it from fraying.
Nearly all maritime nations recognise the same flag signal alphabet. They were used to spell out short messages to each other between ships. Strung end to end and hung bow to stern from the rigging they were used to dress up ships for ceremonial and festive occasions.
Today they make great coastal home decor and are meant to stand up to the ocean winds. They are all sewn not printed and this one is made from a cotton blend. Strong & light-weight.
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Annual Giving
The Mount Fund helps us bridge the gap between the cost to educate a student, and tuition and fees. Donations to The Mount Fund support all aspects of our students' time at the Mount.
Our development team offers opportunities for contributing throughout the school year, kicking it off with our annual fund in the fall and our Day of Giving in the spring.
The Mount Fund
Each fall we reach out to our family and friends and ask them to stand with us and show their support of Mount St. Dominic Academy by making a gift to The Mount Fund. The Mount Fund helps us bridge the gap between the cost to educate a student, and tuition and fees, and supports every aspect of school life.
We gratefully thank all those who have supported The Mount Fund in the past and encourage all those who are reading this for the first time to join our web of support by contributing on or before June 30 .
Day of Giving
Mount St. Dominic Academy will celebrate our Annual Day of Giving in 2021. Stay tuned for more!
Mount St. Dominic Academy celebrated our Annual Day of Giving on February 20, 2020 and helped to support an education at the Mount — a journey of continuing growth, an investment in a young woman's future.
This annual event supports the exceptional young women we serve! Each year, our entire Mount community comes together to support The Mount Fund. Alumnae, parents, students, and friends joined the movement to help us reach our goal in a 24 hour period.
Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.
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Steven Gerrard may have just given a very subtle warning to Scottish football and Celtic after discussing Borna Barisic's (latest) injury and managing to make a very gilded point about the state of the game north of the border while looking directly into the camera.
During a chat with Nick Thomson on RTV, Gerrard was asked about the Croat's injury and there is no doubt in our minds the number he chose while looking into the camera was extremely deliberate and a bit of a statement of intent:
"I don't know, you'll have to ask Borna. He had me worried because he tapped the floor about 55 times…."
Whether Stevie thinks Rangers can win 55 this season, there is no doubt the number chosen was on purpose and designed to let Celtic and Scottish football there is every intent on Rangers trying to end Celtic's dominance and stop 10IAR ASAP.
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There's a common misconception that dementia is a natural part of aging. This isn't true at all. In fact, both Alzheimer and dementia only affect one in 14 people over the age of 65 and one in six over the age of 80. But there are things you can do to reduce your risk even further, keeping your brain healthy and sharp well into your golden years.
Stay Physically Active
Research shows that one of the biggest things you can do is keep your physical and mental health in check. This starts with getting daily physical activity. Not only will this help you stay active, but it also promotes blood flow. Since the brain requires upwards of 20% of blood flow for health, that daily walk or yoga class will help keep your brain in good shape.
Even if you do develop dementia or Alzheimer's, physical activity may help slow the progression of the disease. Studies have found that aerobic activity is the best for cognitive function. Although strength-building exercises have other benefits, it's important to make sure you're working in walking, jogging, or even a dance class for brain health.
Stay Socially Active
As we get older, our social circle tends to shrink, especially once we retire and lose our work associates. Unfortunately, that isolation can be harmful to brain health, with studies directly linking loneliness to an increased risk of developing dementia. Even if you feel shy and enjoy your alone time, a little social interaction will help with your cognitive function.
There are various ways you can get out and meet people. One is to volunteer. There are plenty of nonprofits and religious organizations that are always looking for help. Find something you believe in and offer your support. You can also find local groups, such as book clubs or age-specific gatherings, where you'll likely form long-term friendships.
Do What You Love
One way to not only stay active but improve your quality of life is to find a hobby that will engage your mind. Reading has been linked to a reduced dementia risk because it keeps your brain active. Other brain-boosting activities like crossword puzzles and games can also help.
You may even be able to find a group of people who meet to play games on a regular basis, combining your need for brain health with the socialization you need. But the best hobby is one you actually enjoy. If you've always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument, now is a great time to learn. It's also a good time to take a dance class or learn to paint, sew, or garden. You'll keep your brain active while also having something to show for your efforts.
As people age, it's also important to have those uncomfortable conversations with family. Discuss with your loved ones the care you would want if for some reason you do experience cognitive decline. Your family should feel comfortable starting that type of conversation, as well. The more people can openly communicate their care preferences,the more likely they'll be well cared for in later years.


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LISLE, Ill., Nov. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar, Inc. today announced it is restructuring its senior leadership team by giving three executives additional responsibilities. The company also announced that Jack Allen, 56, the company's executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO) since April 2013, is retiring after more than 33 years of service to the company.
"Today is a new beginning for Navistar," said Troy Clarke, Navistar president and CEO. "We are introducing a new leadership team and organization structure that will guide us into the future and enable us to accelerate our performance now that our turnaround is behind us."
Bill Kozek, 52, president of North America Truck and Parts, has been promoted to president, Truck and Parts, and is adding global/export truck and parts sales, product planning and Navistar Defense to his current responsibilities. Persio Lisboa, 49, senior vice president and chief procurement officer, has been promoted to president, Operations, and is now also responsible for product development, manufacturing, and global businesses. Walter Borst, 52, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is adding business development, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate strategic planning responsibilities to his portfolio.
"We're a different company—a better performing company—than we were two years ago," said Clarke. "We've streamlined the organization, focused our efforts on functional excellence and implemented lean operating principles throughout the company. This new structure will build on those efforts and allow us to grow profitable market share as we more effectively plan, design, build and sell our vehicles, parts and services and deliver industry-leading uptime for our customers."
These leadership and structural changes are effective immediately.
"Jack has been an important leader at this company for more than three decades, and he played a critical role during our turnaround these past two years," Clarke added. "Now, we are counting on these three talented and energetic leaders to work with me and the rest of the organization to drive Navistar forward on its path to profitable growth."
About Walter Borst
Walter Borst joined Navistar in August 2013 from General Motors Company, where he most recently was the chairman, chief executive officer and president of GM Asset Management, responsible for managing approximately $85 billion in assets. Previously, Borst was vice president and treasurer at GM from 2003 to 2010. He also served as CFO of Adam Opel AG in Ruesselsheim, Germany from 2000-2002. Prior to that time, he served in various treasury, controller, and financial operating capacities at GM.
About Bill Kozek
Bill Kozek joined Navistar in May 2013 after more than 26 years with PACCAR, where he most recently served as vice president and general manager of the Peterbilt division, responsible for all aspects of Peterbilt's U.S. and Canadian operations. Before serving as vice president and general manager of PACCAR'S Kenworth division, Kozek served in roles of increasing responsibility in Kenworth's sales, parts and finance operations.
About Persio Lisboa
Persio V. Lisboa joined the company in 1988 in the marketing area of Maxion International Motores Brasil. Prior to roles in procurement, Lisboa served as vice president and general manager in the company's engine group, as well as several other leadership positions in South America such as president of the Argentina subsidiary and vice president of sales and marketing for Navistar's engine group in Brazil.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel engines, and IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses. An affiliate also provides truck and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. The International® ProStar® with Cummins ISX15 and International® TerraStar® 4x4 were named 2014 heavy-duty and medium-duty commercial truck of the year, respectively, by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) association. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
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Black Friday is a relatively modern American tradition, even by American standards. It's the Friday following Thanksgiving, which takes place on the fourth Thursday of November, when Christmas sales begin.
It seems to have earned its name courtesy of police complaints in Philadelphia about shopper congestion as consumers flocked to retail outlets at the beginning of the sales season.
Although the day of Thanksgiving remains a purely American event, the global presence of American retailers and the presumably universal joy shoppers get from sales has seen the event become a diary item worldwide.
But how to get the very best deals online during this apocalypse of consumerism? Here are five excellent tips to achieve just that.
1. Get registered with sites and retailers
One of the easiest ways to get deals quickly is to sign up for them. AO.com told Sky News that consumers should register for online accounts with retailers ahead of Black Friday itself so they could be the first to know about the best deals around.
"Most retailers offer a sign-up service so that you can enter your email address and be notified as soon as the bargains go live, saving you time and giving you a gentle reminder so that you don't miss out on the best deals," they added.
For those particularly concerned about their privacy, a throwaway address on a free email service could save them a life's worth of spam in exchange for a weekend of online shopping.
AO.com added that shoppers should also look to get on the retailer's apps and social media to get direct messages about new deals over the course of Black Friday.
2. Know what you want to buy in advance
Kate Stacey, the head of buying at Pure Collection, says: "It's far too easy to get carried away on Black Friday and end up over-spending on items you don't need.
"My tip is to plan ahead. If you've had your eye on an item for a while, or are on the hunt for a present for someone special, i.e. a cashmere jumper, pop it in your saved items/basket on the site ahead of Black Friday and check back when the deals start.
"You can even set up Google alerts to ensure you don't miss out. That way you can see what discount, if any, the item you really want has on the day," Ms Stacey added.
"This is a simple way of guaranteeing you only spend on things you want, and get the best deal possible!"
A spokesperson for AO.com agreed, telling Sky News that shoppers should "make a list of all the items you'd ideally like to buy, prioritise them and most importantly stick to your list".
"Be strict with yourself. This means you won't overspend but you can still purchase everything you ideally need whilst saving the most amount of money - hurrah!
"And, a lot of the online retailers have will online reviews, so you can do your homework and make sure you choose the best products too," AO.com added.
3. Be aware of the competition
Black Friday won its name after all due to shopper congestion in Philadelphia, and scenes of consumerist carnage are a regular on social media at this time of year. Even if you're shopping online,
AO.com told Sky News: "Timing is everything. Due to the large volume of visitors some websites couldn't handle this last year and crashed before customers could grab their bargain.
"Be ahead of the game and shop at times that would be typically quieter to avoid this happening and enjoy a smoother online shopping experience."
But how do this? Fortunately the team at SEMrush shared their data with Sky News showing what the most popular search terms are and which sites get the most traffic - and thus where consumers might need to be at their quickest to snap up the deals.
The most popular search term "Black Friday Deals" is going to be hotly contested on major search engines, so digging down deep into the results may find hidden gems.
Devices like Apple AirPods and the Nintendo Switch are also appearing quite high on a lot of those searches, suggesting that's where the demand is greatest for deals.
The most popular retail website on Black Friday is Argos, according to SEMRush, but Curry's, Amazon and Asda are also up there - all of whom sell a range of electronics devices.
Olga Andrienko, the head of global marketing at SEMrush told Sky News: "While some are predicting that Black Friday may slow down this year, our information shows that online searches are set to rise.
"Whether that is because UK shoppers are becoming more discerning about their deals or shopping around for the best ones, Black Friday represents a great pre-Christmas shopping boost for budgeting Brits.
"It's often the tech deals that prove most popular, as people look to get top items like laptops and games consoles at knockdown prices.
"This year it looks like demand will be highest for the Nintendo Switch and Apple products including personal tech items such as AirPods and fitness trackers.
"Those who find an especially good deal on such items should snap them up quickly before demand outstrips supply," added Ms Andrienko.
4. Don't let the "sales" blind you
Consumer group Which? has found that only 5% of deals on Black Friday will actually offer products at their cheapest.
It advises shoppers to take the following steps to check whether retailers are playing a trick on them:
- Check the price of the product on offer across multiple shops
- Check the price history - Use the Which? Reviews app to make a shortlist of the products you want to look out for in the Black Friday sales, and then look them up on websites such as Pricerunner and CamelCamelCamel (Amazon only) to find out their price history.
- Look out for notes or signs explaining offers. The additional details hidden beneath an asterisk could reveal a lot.
- Be wary of 'was prices' or RRP comparisons - Offers like 'was £100, now £50' can exaggerate the discount you're getting.
- But do try to find out what the real RRP is. Not all manufacturers have RRPs, but some do and choose to display them on their own websites. If you have a product in mind you'd like to buy, check the manufacturer's website to find out what its true price is.
5. No deal is better than a bad deal
No, that's not a Brexit reference. The truth is, as Denise Bohm - senior communications manager at Shpock - told Sky News: "One way to get a Black Friday bargain is to sit it out altogether and wait to buy second-hand.
"We know that after people buy their new Black Friday gadgets, they start selling the old items they replaced on online second-hand marketplaces like ours.
"Opting for second-hand electronics and clothes is one of the best ways to lead a more sustainable life. By waiting until the week after, you can still get a great Black Friday-style bargain while reducing costs and the impact on the environment."
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text: Security Issue and Patches, Tool Updates, and Some Upcoming Topics Trevor Fayas / April 02, 2019 Here are a couple of updates from Kentico MVP, Trevor Fayas: Security Issue and Patches Kentico recently was made aware of a security issue that was found, revolving around Staging Module. A bug in one of the Microsoft libraries that the staging module uses for authenticating requests made it to where a very carefully structured request to the Staging module page could bypass security and either read or write certain items. This security hole affects all sites that have the Staging authentication mode to Username and Password, even if you don't have staging enabled. If staging not used and is disabled, you still need to change the validation method in order to not be affected. Kentico took action and already has a security patch for Kentico 12 (12.0.15), so if you have Kentico 12, please make sure to hotfix right away. For older versions of Kentico, a work around was given, using the x.509 certificate authentication instead of the Username/Password. However, this method is not easy to implement. What is x.509 Authentication method for Staging? x.509 is a form of encryption authentication, similar to SSL Certificates. The processes goes that you first purchase a Client Certificate from an agency (most agencies that provide SSL certs will also allow you to purchase these). Then from this cert you need to generate a Server and Client Certifications (Using a tool like OpenSSL, which is a command line program), and then install these certificates on both the source and target servers. How you go from a Client cert to the Server key and Client keys...that part i haven't figured out myself yet. When these Server and Client Certificates are installed, you can retrieve their identification Key (a smaller random set of numbers and letters). This is what you pass to Kentico in the Staging Settings. This way, when Kentico sends data to the staging module, it uses those ID keys to ask the operating system for the full encryption certificates, and uses them to encrypt the data, which the receiving server can then decrypt. We Asked, Kentico Answered Since Kentico's bug policy was primarily to only implement fixes on the current version, and a work around was available through the x.509 Certificate. Kenitco initially had no plan on implementing a bug fix patch for older supported versions of Kentico 10 and 11. However, after explaining the requirement of time, cost, and effort to implement x.509, they listened and went back to the developer team, and changed their course. There will be a hotfix within the next week or two for version 10 and 11. I recommend you install as soon as it comes out so you can resume using Username and Password method for Staging module saftely. Tool Updates Relationships Extended is FINALLY Live!! You know that awesome tool that I've been talking about for like, 6 months? Well there's no more waiting, it's finally available on NuGet. We've been beta testing it with a couple of our clients, which uncovered some bugs and missing features. I also ran into some upgrade difficulties as the tool was developed for Kentico 10 initially, and leveraged heavily the UniSelector which changed quite dramatically in version 11 and 12, requiring me to do some reworking. Publishing the tool to a NuGet package was also tedious because there was more than just the Module that needed to be exported, related objects such as Page Templates and Form Controls also needed to be included. The tool itself, if you are unaware, is a suite of UI Templates, Form Controls, Macros and Helper methods to create and manage relationships of all types: Node to Node (Page Relationships) with Ordering Node to Category (Similar to Document Category, but on the Node) Node to Object (With Ordering) Object to Object/Category (With Ordering) It includes an updated form of the Advanced Category Selector and Advanced Many to Many Selector, as well as an updated Related Pages that carry similar configuration setups, and full documentation on how to setup any of these types of relationships and enable Staging with them. Please note that you want to install at least version X.0.9 and above, the initial upload of X.0.8 didn't have the webparts exported that the templates used. Please use the form below to request a free copy of this RelationshipsExtended module. Bootstrap Layout Tool - Bootstrap 4 Support I've also released an update to the Bootstrap Layout tool to fix a bug and adjust the output to work properly with Bootstrap 4 (Kentico versions 10+). This will be the last update to the Bootstrap Layout tool since Version 12 will be the end of Portal method. It is recommended, because of these bug fixes with the layout, that you visit the resources page on my site and install the latest (marketplace has been too busy to publish the updates yet). Please use the form below to request a free copy of this Bootstrap Layout Tool. CSV Import, Advanced Category Selector, Advanced Many to Many Selector Update When I first created these 3 tools, I wasn't aware of a way to dynamically write data to custom module classes. I wrote instructions on modifying the controls to account for your custom modules, but this was honestly a pain. It required code modifications every time you wanted to use it for a new scenario. Skip ahead a couple years and I finally discover how to write to any class (even custom ones) without hard coding it in. So the update to these tools contains that code. No more code modifications. Now it will just "work"! An additional adjustment I made is to the CSV Import module. I compiled the two ascx page's code into the actual class library, so this will work on both Web projects and Web Sites, and pushed it to NuGet for easier installation. Please use the form below to request a free copy of this of CSV Import module. Please use the following form to request a copy of the RelationshipsExtended module, Bootstrap Layout Tool, and CSV Import module: Name: Company: Email:


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By Chip Chandler — Producer
Acclaimed new shows and beloved classics will hit the boards in Amarillo Little Theatre's upcoming season.
"This is our 94th season, and we're very excited," general/artistic director Allen Shankles said in the embedded video. "I think i'ts one of the best collections of shows we've put together in a long time."
The season will feature:
- Pageant Play, a black comedy set inside the world of children's beauty pageants. It'll be staged Aug. 16 to 26 in the ALT Adventure Space, 2751 Civic Circle.
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, the popular Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical about the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers, their father Jacob and the fabled coat of many colors. It'll be staged Sept. 6 to 23 in the ALT Mainstage, 2019 Civic Circle.
- Little Shop of Horrors, the sci-fi musical featuring devious songs by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken and one big, bloodthirsty plant. It'll be staged Oct. 25 to Nov. 4 in the ALT Mainstage.
- A Skull in Connemara, an Irish drama by Martin McDonagh (The Lieutenant of Inishmore) about a man who un-buries bodies in the local cemetery to make room for new arrivals. It'll be staged Nov. 8 to 18 in the ALT Adventure Space.
- Over the River and Through the Woods, a family comedy by Joe DiPietro about a single man whose plans to move across the country for a new job inspires schemes by his doting grandparents to keep him in the nest. It'll be staged Jan. 17 to 27 in the ALT Mainstage.
- Fun Home, the 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist that adapts the autobiographical graphic novel by lison Bechdel about growing up in the family funeral home and coming to terms with her sexuality while uncovering secrets about her father's private life. It'll be staged Feb. 7 to 17 in the ALT Adventure Space.
- Steel Magnolias, the beloved Southern dramedy about the close ties between a group of six Louisiana women as they deal with marriage, children and death. It'll be staged Feb. 28 to March 10 in the ALT Mainstage.
- Other Desert Cities, a Pulitzer Prize finalist about a wealthy family's coming to terms with the death of one of their own and other long-held secrets. It'll be staged APril 11 to 20 in the ALT Adventure Space.
- Mamma Mia!, the musical inspired by ABBA hits like "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo" and the title song. It'll be staged May 2 to 19 in the ALT Mainstage.
Season tickets are now on sale.
Call 806-355-9991.
Chip Chandler is a producer for Panhandle PBS. He can be contacted at email@example.com, at @chipchandler1 on Twitter and on Facebook.


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3-Way Adaptor Triple Pack can be bought from a few different retailers, by the best place we found it today is on sale at argos.co.uk available for 10% less than the £ RRP. Which is great seeing as it saves you . So you only pay £10.99. We run our scans of all of the major retailers, and today's scan for the black friday deals found that £10.99 is a good price, so if you find it cheaper on our "see deal" button then you're getting a really good offer.
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We then went a step further and started to analyse the minimum price you can expect to pay, as well as the maximum. Within the Power adaptors category we noticed that the lowest price item is on sale at £6.99 whereas the highest priced product was £65.99.
Another useful bit of comparison is to know what prices you can expect to pay for products from Argos. We discovered on our black friday deals scan that the cheapest Argos product we could find was £0.50, but on the other hand you can also find products priced as high as £1,699.99.
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Talk:How to Find West Virginia Death Records
In West Virginia, counties recorded deaths from 1853 through 1916, and the state has recorded deaths from 1917 to the present.
Online West Virginia death records
- 1853-1960s - West Virginia Division of Culture and History
Deaths before 1853[edit source]
Before 1853, no deaths were recorded by the county or state. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor's death date and place.
|Records that give death information:
Deaths after 1960[edit source]
With an exact date (from your records or the index above), you can order a copy of the death record for a fee from the following locations:
|To Order Death Certificates
|From County of Death
|From WV Dept. of Health State office
|May be less expensive and faster than ordering from the state
|County websites can be more difficult to use
|Offers a search of the state index for an additional fee
|May be more expensive than ordering from the county
If you do not know the exact date or place of death:
For a fee, the West Virginia Department of Health office will do a 3 year search (click on the death certificates tab).
Restrictions for persons born who died within the last 50 years:
To obtain a copy of the death certificate for those who died within the last 50 years, you must be:
- The parents and grandparents of person on the certificate
- The wife or husband of the person on the certificate
- The children and grandchildren of the person on the certificate
- The brothers or sisters of the person on the certificate
- Funeral director
- Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
- NOTE: A copy of the death record cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 50 years have passed from the date of the death.
If you do not want to order the death record, there are other records with death information you can search.


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Despite the competition from Western medicine, traditional medicine is still much in demand in Africa. That is the result of a study currently being undertaken in Tanzania by the Ethnomedicine Workshop at the University of Bonn's Institute for the History of Medicine. Particularly for ailments localised in the head – convulsions, dizziness and insanity – those affected tend to turn to a traditional healer rather than someone schooled in Western medicine. Many Africans perceive the neglect of the spiritual dimension of a disease as the most serious deficit of Western medicine.
The ethnomedicine specialist Dr. Walter Bruchhausen has been carrying out a series of interviews in south-eastern Tanzania with members of the different ethnic groups in the region – Wamwera, Wamakua, Wamakonde and Wayao. "The attitudes of the local inhabitants to traditional and Western concepts of health, disease and healing have been previously neglected in the literature," is how Dr. Bruchhausen explains his approach. His interviews focused on the issue of under what circumstances patients consulted a traditional healer and when they seek assistance from a hospital. "What emerged was that all the symptoms which are localised in the head – epilepsy, dizziness or insanity – tended to result in patients resorting to traditional medicine," is his summary of his findings. "However, with illnesses which obviously necessitate an operation to be urgently undertaken – especially obstetric complications – patients go to hospital wherever possible. In the treatment of venereal diseases opinions are divided."
For people in Tanzania there is a clear distinction between 'traditional' and 'modern', 'native' and 'European' medicine. However, when these classifications are scrutinised more closely, this distinction becomes more blurred, just as it does in large areas of European 'alternative medicine'. Since the 1930s 'traditional' healers have been building their own practices and cottage hospitals for their patients; they also use tablets from the chemist's and long for scientific study of their stock of medicinal plants, which would enable more reliable dosages to be made. And even a psychiatrist trained at university recommends that demonomania should be treated by a blessing and prayers given by the hospital chaplain.
"In fact, many Africans see the neglect of the spiritual and social dimension as the greatest deficit of European medicine," Dr. Bruchhausen points out. "Patients are keen to take advantage of examinations, medication, operations. But because patients frequently feel that they only treat the symptoms and the effects, but not the real causes of illness, other experts need to be consulted." The real causes are then often sorcerers or the angry spirits of ancestors. "If, for example, the illness was caused by spirits, exorcist prayer rituals or nights of drumming and dancing are needed to cure the patient." An exhibition on the history of the health care system in Tanzania will be opening in Bonn shortly.
Bonn, Universitaet. April 2002.


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The definition of marketing is changing for the manufacturing sector. More and more, B2B customer behaviors are driven by personal experiences as a consumer. Brands that will find success in the future will be the ones that adopt new strategies for connecting and engaging with customers before, during, and after the sale.
Just as automation and artificial intelligence are redefining the future of the factory floor, they're also redefining how manufacturing brands find success in marketing to new and existing customers.
Here are five ways manufacturing marketers can use automation to amplify and go beyond lead generation to build a better customer experience.
Automate Your Lead Generation
Lead generation will always be a top priority for marketers. After all, in order to build customer relationships, you first need customers. Today's B2B buyers, though, expect B2C experiences. This is fundamentally changing the way manufacturers do business and generate leads.
69% of business buyers expect Amazon-like buying experiences — such as personalized recommendations. ("State of the Connected Customer" report, June 2018)
Manufacturers that adopt marketing automation can more effectively target and engage new prospects and maximize ROI. By bringing together the right mix of data and artificial intelligence, cross-channel campaigns, and follow-up from your sales team, marketing automation facilitates the kinds of personalized customer experiences manufacturing buyers expect — at scale.
Trade Show Marketing
Trade shows remain a cornerstone of marketing for many B2B industries. Manufacturers, however, face challenges when it comes to seamlessly bringing together pre-show promotion, lead data capture, and post-show follow-up to make the most of trade show opportunities.
Marketing automation can ease the entire process — from helping marketers build lookalike audiences for pre-show promotions to automatic lead scoring, instant follow-up, and multi-touch attribution reporting.
Automated Quote/Bid Follow-Up
Neglected and forgotten quotes are a significant source of missed opportunity for manufacturers. Automation has the power to simplify the entire bidding and quoting process, so your marketing and sales teams can close more deals. For example, simple automation rules can send reminders that help reps stay on top of bids and quotes and keep open quotes top of mind for customers.
A simpler sales process frees up your sales team to focus on what they do best — building customer relationships — while increasing the number of quotes signed on time.
Automated Warranty and Service Agreement Reminders
Warranty and service agreements are another prime area where marketing automation can simplify the process of tracking existing accounts and close communications gaps. With automation, manufacturers can easily set up journeys that remind customers and reps when an account is due for warranty or service renewals.
At a time when customers expect a personalized experience and when earning customer loyalty is becoming a harder-won challenge for brands, going the extra step to engage with each customer at important moments is vital.
Onboard and Stay Top-of-Mind with Indirect Sales Teams & Distributors
While bridging the gap between internal sales and marketing teams can be a challenge in itself, many manufacturers must also engage third-party distributors. Properly leveraged, these partnerships can be a powerful tool in reaching larger audiences. It's important, though, for manufacturing marketers to remember that third-party distributors are an audience of their own.
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IPG Photonics Corporation announces the introduction of the IX-255 UV Laser Micromachining System, an advanced, highly flexible system from IPG's Microsystems Division, for multi-purpose, R&D and small-scale production applications.
IPG's multi-functional system can be configured with a beam energy density up to 25 J/cm2 for applications such as drilling ceramic materials or with lower energy density for large-field exposures such as conformal coating removal, insulation-stripping and annealing. A third configuration allows the programmable selection of beam shapes for general-purpose patterning, cutting and machining of blind features.
IPG's IX-255 is a fully interlocked, Class 1 workstation built on a granite base and support structure for vibration minimization and thermal stability with dual microscope vision systems for automated part alignment and inspection. The workstation is integrated with a proprietary UV laser. System software includes macro-building tools for fast programming and generation of automating processes for complex feature machining while additional utilities allow complex pattern input from standard CSV and DXF files.
Applications for the IX-255 include drilling and cutting of ceramics, patterning of microfluidic devices and machining of low taper-angle holes in polymers.
The IX-255 system can also be used in microelectronics for 3D micromachining, glass drilling and cutting, selective material removal (exposure of contact pads) and trimming of conductors. In large-area exposure mode, the system can be used for surface annealing applications of semiconductors, electrical connectors and biomedical devices.
To facilitate precise dose control, the IX-255 can be equipped with an optional Extended Beam Homogenizer that enhances beam uniformity while providing up to a doubling of system throughput in large-field exposure applications.
"IPG's IX-255 is intended for very high precision micromachining, advanced materials processing development and light duty manufacturing," states Jeffrey Sercel, President of IPG Microsystems. "It is easily configured with the full range of IPG Microsystems industrial grade beam-forming and micromachining functions that customers frequently request within a single laser workstation. The use of a high pulse energy UV laser, interchangeable beam delivery elements and fully integrated software results in a flexibility that makes the IX-255 the ideal general-purpose laser micromachining tool."
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Chimbonda eyes World Cup call
Pascal Chimbonda, the Wigan Athletic defender, fears that the honour of being named in the Professional Footballers' Association Barclays Premiership team of the year has come too late for him to be included in France's World Cup squad (Neil Johnston writes). Chimbonda last night pipped William Gallas, Gary Neville and Steve Finnan to claim the right-back spot.
It follows a stunning season for the Frenchman, who arrived at the JJB Stadium a virtual unknown but has established himself as a fans' favourite.
Chimbonda, who lines up against Fulham tonight as Paul Jewell's side look to keep their Uefa Cup dream alive, is desperate to play for his country in Germany this summer, but believes that Raymond Domenech, the France coach, will not pick him because


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When it comes to choosing your home's landscaping, trees are a needed element. They are versatile, dynamic and attractive. Trees provide screening and shade. They also define space and create habitat. With trees, it's important to choose the right size. A few tips can help.
Important Considerations
Choosing the right tree size for your landscaping requires selecting the right tree type. It's important to know the horticultural aspects of the trees that you're considering. You must know what it needs or likes and what it's best features are. Find out what could damage the tree in the future and what you need to do to take care of it.
Determine the correct placement of your tree based on what your present goals are for your landscaping as well as your future plans. You'll also need to choose the form and the shape of the tree to ensure that it will complement your current landscaping elements and give you the function that you need or desire. This will guide the general character that you wish to have for your home's landscaping.
How Big Will It Grow?
As you consider tree size, it's important to know how big the tree will grow. You also need to know how the tree will affect your landscaping as it grows. While it may be tempting to buy saplings because they are more affordable, they're not usually the way to go because they're too weak and small to impact the design of your landscaping for many years.
To get into a few professional aspects of tree size, measure the tree trunk's diameter. AQF Level 5 Consulting Arborists will take this measurement about 6 inches from the root flare, which is at the tree's base where it begins to spread out and make its way into the ground. This measurement is referred to as a caliper measurement. Knowing it will help you determine about how long it will take a tree to establish itself. For instance, a tree that features a 3-inch caliper measurement will take about three years to become established in its new location. A tree with a 1-inch calculation will take only one year to establish itself. Trees are established when they start to grow at their normal rate. Trees with larger calipers take longer to do this.
More About Size
Money is one thing to consider when you're shopping for trees. A tree that has a 3-inch caliper is going to cost you more than a tree with a 1-inch caliper. Size in your home's landscaping is something else to think about. A 3-inch caliper tree will have a much bigger presence now while a 1-inch one is going to take a while, so assess what your needs are in terms of appearance.
Bigger Than You Think
Keep in mind that when it comes to trees, most grow bigger than you think they will. Anytime you plant a tree, make sure that it has plenty of space to grow. The last thing you want is to have to take it out because it got too big for your landscaping. Choosing the right size today may keep your landscaping intact tomorrow.


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Invicta FC 14: Evinger vs. Kianzad Weigh-in Results
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In the main event will be the bantamweight title fight between recently crowned champion Tonya Evinger and unbeaten Swede Pannie Kianzad. In the co-main event will be strawweight bout between former titleholder Katja Kankaanpää and undefeated fighter DeAnna Bennett.
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Would selling Berbatov in January help Fulham's relegation fight?
Reports that Dimitar Berbatov is requesting to leave Fulham in the January transfer window may be met with more dejection than delight among supporters, but arguments can certainly be made as to why this could be a positive in their battle with relegation.
Berbatov's odds are 3/1 to leave Fulham in January and he has been linked with two extremely different options of late – being Lionel Messi's understudy at Barcelona or joining Turkish Europa League club Trabzonspor.
New Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen has quickly indicated that a squad overhaul is necessary in January and although he was chiefly referring to the need to bring in some new faces, shipping out some of the existing players would help cut the wage bill and create squad space.
Berbatov will certainly be one of the highest earners on the club's books and given that he is out of contract in the summer, alongside providing little on-pitch contribution, selling him may prove a benefit to boosting Fulham's identity.
The Bulgarian has only scored one Premier League goal in 12 appearances this season and created a further 10 chances for teammates. This is far from a great return for a player that spearheads the attack.
Berbatov has predominantly been the plan A for Fulham, with the majority of attacks going through him. However, this approach can make Fulham quite one dimensional.
Meanwhile, it is no secret that Berbatov is one of the lazier strikers in the Premier League from a defensive standpoint, with workrate not one of the biggest strengths of his game.
In a period where Fulham need to be battling for every point, selecting luxury players or those that are not fully behind the cause is unlikely to spark a reverse in fortunes. These are both groups where Berbatov arguably fits.
Berbatov is 25/1 to sign for Barcelona in January and 1/5 to remain at Fulham. His agent did previously say in the summer that the 32-year-old would see out his contract at Craven Cottage.
If Meulensteen decides to leave out Berbatov, there is clearly no shortage of other attacking talent on the books of Fulham.
Darren Bent is a proven Premier League goalscorer and he dug Aston Villa out of a similar relegation hole when moving to the Midlands from Sunderland in 2011.
Getting sufficient service to him is the key and pairing Bent with Bryan Ruiz may prove the best partnership. Ruiz has created more scoring chances than any other Fulham player this season in the Premier League, despite starting just seven games and completing 90 minutes just three times.
Fulham's odds are now odds-on to be relegated at 5/6 and this is no surprise after five successive league defeats and six losses in a row in all competitions.
The last time Fulham lost six top-flight games in succession was in early 2002.


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By-Laws of the Central New England Chromatography Council
Article I: Name
The official title of the Corporation shall be the Central New England Chromatography Council and is referred to in this document as the 'CNECC'.
Article II: Purpose
The purpose of the CNECC is to discuss chromatography and related disciplines, facilitate the exchange of information, and promote the educational and professional development of its members.
Article III: Membership
Section 1: Eligibility
Membership shall be open to any person with an interest in separation science and technology.
Section 2: Term of Membership
Membership will be from January 1st to December 31st of each year.
Section 3: Standing
Membership in good standing shall be established by payment of annual dues. These shall become due January 1st of each year, with a grace period until the beginning of the annual meeting.
Section 4: Voting
Voting members will be limited to active members whose dues have been paid for the current calendar year.
Section 5: Dues
The amount of yearly dues will be recommended by the Finance Committee and approved by a simple majority of a quorum of the general membership.
Section 6 Membership
Full time students will be eligible for reduced rates. Due to the amout of study time they must do each week, some students find they suffer from insomnia or other sleeping disorders, most have turned to purchasing ambien to help them get that deep sleep they need.
Article IV: Meetings
The number and type of meetings each year shall be determined by the Executive Committee or the President.
Article V: Officers
Section 1:
The officers of the CNECC must be members in good standing of the CNECC. They shall consist a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer nominated by the Executive Committee. This slate will be subject to ratification by the voting membership during every other January , beginning in the year 2001, following the nomination of the officers by the Executive Committee elected in the preceding election cycle.
Section 2
Each officer shall serve either for a term of two years or until his or her successor has been duly elected. The President [Vice President in the President's absence] shall preside over meetings of the membership. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings and copies of all correspondence. The funds of the organization will be managed and accounted for by the Treasurer who will also be a member of the Finance Committee.
Section 3
In case of a vacancy in one of the offices, the Executive Committee is empowered to appoint a successor from among its members to serve until the next election.
Article VI: Executive Committee
Section 1: Function
The activities, property , and affairs of the CNECC shall be managed by the Executive Committee.
Section 2: Number and Terms of Executive Committee members
The Executive Committee shall consist of nine elected members, who will serve three-year terms in office. Three positions on the Executive Committee will become vacant every year. As these terms expire, elections for the vacant Executive Committee positions will be held in November - December of each year, with three members being up for election to a three year term. Nominations will be considered at any time from September 1 through November 15, after which time nominations will be closed. Nominations can be made in writing or by email to an officer of the CNECC. The Secretary will certify that nominees and their nominators are members in good standing. Ballots will be issued by email or by mail to those who do not have email access. Voting can be either by email or by mail. All votes must be received by December 20 of the current year. All members of Executive Committee must be members in good standing of the CNECC.
Section 3: Vacancies on the Executive Committee during unexpired terms.
If a seat on the Executive Committee becomes vacant for any reason during an unexpired term, the Executive Committee shall appoint , by majority vote, a replacement for the vacant seat. Such an executive Committee member shall serve until the next Annual Meeting at which time the replacement Executive committee member shall step down and a special election will be held to fill the position for the remainder of the unexpected term, unless the term is due to expire at the Annual Meeting. In this instance, elections will be held normally to fill vacant seats on the Executive Committee.
Article VII: Committees
Section 1: Formation
The President shall have the power to appoint committees to advise him or her to implement programs or activities as the need arises.
Section 2: Organization
Each committee shall have a chairperson elected by a majority of the members who shall preside at all meetings. Election of other functionaries of committee shall be at the discretion of each committee. The chairperson is not required to be a member of the Executive Committee but is responsible for reporting their activities at executive committee meetings. All members of such committees must be members in good standing of the CNECC.
Article VIII: Quorum and Plurality Requirements
Section 1: Executive Committee
A quorum shall consist of five Executive Committee members and two Officers. Action taken by the Executive Committee requires a majority vote of the quorum present.
Section 2: General Membership
Ten percent of the active members whose dues have been paid shall constitute a quorum. Actions taken by the general membership at its Annual Meeting require a simple majority.
Section 3: Amendments to Bylaws
Amendments to bylaws require a two-thirds majority of all the voting members in good standing or a one-third majority of all the members in good standing whichever number is greater.
Article IX: Amendments to Bylaws
Section 1: Amendments
An amendment to the Bylaws must be proposed in writing to the Secretary. The Secretary will present the proposed amendment to the Executive Committee at its next scheduled meeting, or at a special meeting of the Executive Committee, should the Executive Committee's presiding officer call one. The Executive committee will decide at its meeting whether the proposed amendment will be presented to the membership at the next Annual Meeting or at a special meeting to be called for that purpose. Should the proposing member desire a special meeting, he/she may compel one by presenting a petition signed by ten percent of the members in good standing stating the reason for the meeting and a proposed date, time, and place. The Executive Committee, in response to the petition, must, to the best of its ability, honor the request, within the reasonable limits of time and available space.
Section 2: Waivers
The waiver to any provision of these by-laws shall require a three-fourths majority vote of the Executive Committee.
Article X: Dissolution
In the event of either voluntary or involuntary dissolution of the CNECC, the funds or assets of the CNECC remaining after discharging all just debts of the Secretary or its Officers in the name of the CNECC shall be distributed without encumbrance to one or more non-profit groups, organizations or institutions of learning which meet the requirements of Section 510 (C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The selection of the recipient or recipients shall be made by majority vote of the Executive Committee in office at the time of dissolution, but in no event shall the assets be distributed to any individual who is a member of the Executive Committee of the CNECC.
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"We've rotated back and forth now for four games. Are we going to do it for two more? Or is this now, you know, the National Hockey League and the best guys play?" — Mike Babcock
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs are taking another step toward solidifying the lineup they believe in.
Coach Mike Babcock announced an end, at least temporarily, to his rotation of bubble players, and Toronto will dress the best version of itself Thursday, an attempt to snuff out a two-game skid and swipe Round 1 from the mighty Tampa Bay Lightning, the Leafs' closest thing to a franchise measuring stick.
Skilled forwards Jason Spezza and Nicolas Petan have seized the lead for the full-time gigs on Frederik Gauthier's fourth line, surpassing — for now — KHL recruit Nick Shore and Marlies grad Dmytro Timashov, respectively.
And right-shot Justin Holl has thus far outduelled lefty Martin Marincin for the pleasure of skating with rookie phenom Rasmus Sandin on the club's third defence pairing.
Spezza, Petan and Holl will each dress consecutive games for the first time this season, a decision coaches and management don't take lightly — and is, by no means, final.
With the caveat that the only permanence is change, coach Mike Babcock says evaluating the six players on the bubble through four exhibition games plus two regular-season tryouts apiece has given the candidates a decent sample size to prove their capabilities.
"Any way you look at it, the guys have had quite a bit," said Babcock, following a snappy and lengthy practice Wednesday. "Not only do we want to be right, we want to give the guys a fair chance, and we think we've done that. That doesn't mean it'll be the same next game, but that's what we're doing."
Particularly when it comes to the forwards, it would be difficult to argue for the contrary.
When anchoring Timashov and Shore, Gauthier's line posted a 46.2% Corsi rating at even strength in a scrambly opener versus Ottawa and plummeted to 14.3% versus Montreal — the one game, Babcock says, he was not impressed by his roster's performance.
Spezza and Petan joined the Goat for a sparkling 100% Corsi rating (5-on-5) during Friday's victory in Columbus and an impressive 71.4% rate in Monday's loss to St. Louis, the type of grinding outfit more in line with the style of play Toronto will be challenged with come April.
Toss in the fact Petan and Spezza, with some nifty midair stick work in tight, helped orchestrate Gauthier's second goal in a week, and the decision to give that trio another chance against a testy Tampa squad is a smart one.
Surely Gauthier was chuckling to himself when he hashtagged his goal-celebration Instagram post #ontheroadto50, but a winter with a couple of skilled wingers like Spezza (a versatile face-off and special-teams weapon) and Petan could see the Goat track well past his previous career high of three goals.
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Spezza's trials in the early going here have been well-documented, but the plights of the lesser-known Petan and Holl are compelling for different reasons.
Acquired at the trade deadline from Winnipeg and struggling to win over a coach who prefers some size in his bottom six, the five-foot-nine Petan devoted his summer to upping his speed so that he could be quick on the forecheck.
Left outside of the Leafs' opening-night roster, Petan cleared waivers, which, ironically, makes him a more valuable asset. He can be sent up and down to the Marlies without paperwork for the next three weeks.
Holl, a late-blooming 27-year-old, is enthused at the prospect of dressing back-to-back games — something the defender had to wait until March of last season to accomplish, despite being on the NHL roster all season.
"Getting two in a row will be really good," said Holl, a smile splashed on his face. "Staying in the lineup and keeping your skills sharp, it's something to build off.
"Every player wants to play every night. When you're in and out like that, it's harder to get momentum going in a positive direction. That being said, everyone has to find their own way. If that's how you gotta get in, you gotta be prepared to play whether you've played recently or not."
Enjoying fast chemistry with fellow Marlies grad Sandin, whom, Holl says, communicates well during shifts, the righty is making a concerted effort to increase the physical aspects of his game.
Holl needn't be reminded how tenuous his grasp on a career with Leafs is, but if he can limit mistakes and log a tough 10 to 13 minutes, the spot alongside Sandin could be his until Travis Dermott (shoulder) returns to action.
Babcock has suggested that the clear eyes and open minds of new assistant coaches Paul McFarland and Dave Hakstol have helped form fresh opinions in recent weeks on players that had already been in the system.
Holl and Petan fit that bill.
"I think Hak is great. He's got really good structure on the PK — and good little tips that are helpful. He brings a nice presence," Holl explains.
"For me, it's just important to play as well as I can and try to impress everybody. That's the main key, whether it's Hak or Babs. Just making sure they appreciate the way I play."
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Five-month-old Volauvent was found in a temple where locals often shamelessly abandon their dogs. A right mix of breeds, she'll likely be a big dog when full-grown. She may have some Shiba in her, maybe some Kishu, and a bit of something else. What Volauvent doesn't have is anything in common with the savory puff pastry from which her name derives. There is, however, something of its literal meaning — "flight on the wind" — about her. Vol is very timid or, more accurately, very shy. If she thinks she's being watched, she'll stay in hiding, but if she thinks no one is looking, she'll tiptoe out and play with her toys. Toys are one of her true loves. The other is other dogs. Volauvent is beginning to trust her foster family, who have found that playing with other dogs in front of her is almost sure to bring her out, in a throw-all-cares-to-the-wind courageous burst of bliss.
If you are interested in adopting Volauvent, email ARK at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 050-1557-2763 Monday to Saturday (bilingual) for more information. Tokyo ARK is an NPO founded by Briton Elizabeth Oliver. It is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped. Prospective owners are requested to undergo a screening process.


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A fatal fire in a North Branford mobile home early Friday appears to have been caused by smoking, a fire official said.
The sole occupant of the home at 224 Foxon Road was in cardiac arrest and suffering from burns and smoke inhalation when he was pulled from his burning home, Chief Bill Seward said.
He was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he died. His name was not released by mid-afternoon Friday because police were still notifying his family, the chief said.
Seward said firefighters were called to the trailer park about 12:45 a.m. and were on the scene in four minutes. Flames and heavy smoke were coming from the mobile home, and a neighbor said she thought someone was inside.
Firefighters put out the main part of the fire as others went in and searched for occupants. They found the man in a rear bedroom and took him out of the burning home while others continued to fight the fire, Seward said.
Investigators determined that the fire was an accident, possibly caused by some sort of smoking material that had been left unattended.
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