text:
Accurate Visualization of Graphs of Functions of Two Real Variables
Authors: Zeitoun D. G., Thierry Dana-Picard
The study of a real function of two real variables can be supported by visualization using a Computer Algebra System (CAS). One type of constraints of the system is due to the algorithms implemented, yielding continuous approximations of the given function by interpolation. This often masks discontinuities of the function and can provide strange plots, not compatible with the mathematics. In recent years, point based geometry has gained increasing attention as an alternative surface representation, both for efficient rendering and for flexible geometry processing of complex surfaces. In this paper we present different artifacts created by mesh surfaces near discontinuities and propose a point based method that controls and reduces these artifacts. A least squares penalty method for an automatic generation of the mesh that controls the behavior of the chosen function is presented. The special feature of this method is the ability to improve the accuracy of the surface visualization near a set of interior points where the function may be discontinuous. The present method is formulated as a minimax problem and the non uniform mesh is generated using an iterative algorithm. Results show that for large poorly conditioned matrices, the new algorithm gives more accurate results than the classical preconditioned conjugate algorithm.
Keywords: Visualization, mesh generation, Function singularities, point allocation, collocation least squares method, Augmented Lagrangian method, Uzawa's Algorithm, Preconditioned Conjugate Gradien
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1328694Procedia APA BibTeX Chicago EndNote Harvard JSON MLA RIS XML ISO 690 PDF Downloads 1368
[1] Amenta N, Bern M, Kamvysselis M. A new Voronoibased surface reconstruction algorithm. In: Proceedings of ACM SIGGRAPH 98; 1998, 415-21.
[2] Avriel Mordechai, Nonlinear Programming Analysis and methods, Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1976.
[3] Axelsson O. and V.A. Barker, Finite Element Solution of Boundary Value Problems, Theory and Computation, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Academic Press, INC. 1984.
[4] Bensabat J.and D.G. Zeitoun, A least squares formulation for the solution of transport problems, Int. J. of Num. Meth. in Fluids, Vol 10,pp. 623-636, 1990.
[5] Bertsekas D. P., Constrained Optimization and Lagrange Multiplier Methods , Academic Press 1982.
[6] Botsch M, Kobbelt L., Resampling feature and blend regions in polygonal meshes for surface antialiasing. In: Proceedings of Eurographics 01; 2001, 402-10.
[7] Bramble J.H. and J. Nitsche, A Generalized Ritz- Least Squares Method for Dirichlet Problems, S.I.A.M. J. Numer. Anal. 10 (1), 1973, 81-93.
[8] Bramble J.H. and A.H. Schatz, Least Squares Methods for 2mth Order Elliptic Boundary Value Problems, Math. Comp. 25 (113), 1971, 1-32.
[9] Bristeau M.O.,O. Pironneau, R. Glowinski, J. Periaux and P. Perrier, On the numerical solution of nonlinear problems in fluid dynamics by least squares and finite element methods, Comp. Methods Appl. Mech. Eng. 17-18, 1979, 619 - 657.
[10] Chen Tsu-Fen, On least squares Approximations to Compressible Flow Problems, Num. Meth. for P.D.E. 2 (1986), 207-228.
[11] Th. Dana-Picard: Enhancing conceptual insight: plane curves in a computerized learning environment, International Journal of Technology in Mathematics Education 12 (1), 33-43, 2005.
[12] Th. Dana-Picard, I. Kidron and D. Zeitoun: To See or not To See II, International Journal of Technology in Mathematics Education 15 (4), 157-166.
[13] Dos Santos S.R. and Brodlie K.W., Visualizing and Investigating Multidimensional Functions, IEEE TCVG Symposium on Visualization, 2002, 1-10. Joint EUROGRAPHICS.
[14] Eason E.D. A review of least squares methods for solving partial differential equations, Int. J. Num. Meth. Eng. 10, 1976, 1021-1046.
[15] Fortin M. and R. Glowinski, Augmented Lagrangian Methods: Applications to the numerical solution of boundary value problems, Studies in Mathematics and its Applications 15, North Holland, 1983.
[16] Golub G.H. and Van Loan C.F., Matrix Computations, The John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, 1984.
[17] Jespersen D.C., A least squares decomposition method for solving elliptic equations, Mathematics of Computation 31 (140), 1977, 873- 880.
[18] Kobbelt L. and Botsh M., A survey of point-based techniques in computer graphics, Computer and Graphics 28, 2004, 801-814.
[19] Kobbelt L, Botsch M, Schwanecke U, Seidel HP. Feature sensitive surface extraction from volume data. In: Proceedings of ACM SIGGRAPH 01; 2001, 57-66.
[20] W. Koepf: Numeric Versus Symbolic Computation, Plenary Lecture at the 2nd Int. Derive Conf., Bonn, 1995. Available: http://www.zib.de/koepf/bonn.ps.Z.
[21] Lapidus L. and G.F. Pinder, Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations in Science and Engineering, John Wiley & Sons, 1982.
[22] Levy Bruno, "Constrained Texture Mapping for Polygonal Meshes", ACM SIGGRAPH 2001, 12-17 August 2001.
[23] Sermer P. and R. Mathon, Least squares methods for mixed-type equations, SIAM Journal of Numerical Analysis 18 (4), 1981, 705 - 723.
[24] Zeitoun D.G., Laible J.P. and G.F. Pinder, An Iterative Penalty Method for the Least Squares Solution of Boundary Value Problems, Numer. Meth. for P.D.E., Vol.13 (1997), 257-281.


text:
The apartment located in Prague's Karlín district, this modern apartment with private parking is suitable for long-term rentals. The location is very well accessible by public transport. In three minutes you get to the tram stop Křižíkova with lines 3, 8, 24, 92 and H1, to the station Křižíkova metro line B can be reached also in three minutes. Vaclav Havel Airport is 13 km away. Restaurants, cafes and bars can be found nearby, as well as ATMs, a supermarket or a pharmacy.
This apartment is designed for 2 adults or families with children and is able to accommodate even up to 4 persons in the case of using the additional beds in the living room.
The apartment is located on the 4 floor of a residential building. It is decorated in shades of brown color, therefore at first glance it acts very elegantly and luxuriously. Under the windows there is a sofa bed, from which you can watch your favorite movie on TV. The seat after the layout also serves as a comfortable bed. The bedroom offers a bed, a wardrobe. The modern kitchenette is very well equipped. You will find an electric hob, oven or microwave. For a wonderful dinner you will enjoy at the dining table, a dishwasher will help with cleaning after eating.
Once you send a reservation request, the landlord is notified that you are interested in his/her offer. From that moment, he/she has 24 hours to approve or reject your reservation.
Landlords are mainly interested in the profile of their tenant. Do not forget to fill in all necessary information, add your profile picture, or even make a short video about yourself. Doing that will make you more attractive for the owner and your reservation will more likely get approved.
You can take a look at the contract in advance and online with every offer. After you sign it, you will find it in the application My Housing.
While arranging a contract on Flatio, you do not have to worry that it could be disadvantageous for you. Our contracts are made so that we avoid all problems! All of them are the same, used by all the landlords on Flatio.
Why would you waste time on personal apartment tours? Just use our virtual tour, which allows you to visit several flats in a just a few minutes, and you don't even have to leave your house.
We vouch for all our flat offers! If one does not look like it does on our website, you will get your money back and we will arrange compensatory accommodation for you.
How you can cancel a reservation varies depending on what stage the reservation is in.
Is your reservation request still waiting for landlord approval? Then you can simply cancel it directly from your My Housing web app!
However, if the owner has already approved your reservation request and you are no longer interested in it, only Flatio customer support can cancel it within 24 hours of approval. After this period, the reservation request can also be canceled by the owner.
Do you have an approved reservation and also a valid contract? In order to cancel your reservation for FREE, contact Flatio customer support well in advance of your contract beginning (the specific time depends on the type of cancellation policy).

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Google Shopping – Effect Of Price On Performance
What effect does decreasing prices (excluding delivery) have on the performance of Google Shopping campaigns?
Here is one example with a fair amount of data :-
Of course, this is not definitive proof that you should never offer free delivery, but it is food for thought.
If anyone else has any evidence to the contrary, I would love to hear about it!


text:
Marge Streight
Administrative Support
Marge is one of the voices to greet you on the phone when you ring us at Metro. She also assists in billing, organization, and many other secretarial, clerical, and administrative duties. We can always count on Marge to greet our clients and employees with a positive attitude.
Originally from Missouri, she lives in Wichita with her husband of 35 years, Bill, and their two dogs, Bella and Boomer. She has two children: Dustin, 33, and Ashley, 29. In the past, Marge was involved with music and theatre, and she loves spending time with her family, singing, playing slots at the casinos, watching movies, attending concerts and Broadway musicals, and traveling.
What's the most interesting thing you've seen or delivered at Metro?
A bong—it came to us to be delivered to City Hall here in Wichita. However, it wouldn't go through security and the person it was addressed to refused it, so I took it home (it was actually really pretty) and gave it to my neighbor.
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
Fun fact about yourself:
I used to do preliminary pageants for Miss America, winning interview, evening gown, and swimsuit competitions, and was in the top 10 at Miss Kansas in 1983. After competing, I was a traveling companion for a local contestant to go to Miss Kansas and served on the board of the pageant as the business manager for the winner.
If you could have a dinner with someone who is alive or dead, who would it be and why?
Princess Diana, because she was amazing and my hero!
What would be the coolest animal to scale up to the size of a horse?
A rabbit.
What's your hidden talent?
I decorate cakes and make cake pops.
Congratulations! You've got three wishes! What would you like?
Money enough to be comfortable for the rest of my life and to be able to help my kids and other people; for the world to live in peace; and unlimited wishes!
What's the greatest horror film of all time?
The original "Halloween" or "The Exorcist."
Go-to midnight snack:
Scariest thing you've ever done:
In 1983, I rolled my new Mustang that I'd only had for two weeks quite a few times late at night on a back road driving from Sand Springs to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and landed upside down in a ravine. Luckily, I only had a few scrapes and a lot of bruises, but my Mustang was completely totaled!
Do you have a life motto you live by?
Not really, but I do believe in karma and "'what goes around, comes around."


text:
My 4x4 truck w/ manual transmission and 128,000 miles is fine in town but really struggles when maintaining high speeds ie freeway and going up hills. please help! is this a compression problem?
It could be a LOT of things on a 20 year old vehicle. And I can't test compression from here on the internet. I'd suggest you have your favorite local mechanic check this thing out.
If you are going to check it our yourself, I'd pull the spark plugs and run a compression check - dry and then wet. Take a good look at the plugs while they are out looking for oil deposits, burnt electrodes ect.
I'd also consider that the catalytic convertor may be plugged.
Is the check engine light on? What codes has it set?
Lots of things could be "aging out" like plug wires, hoses, ect, that proactive replacement may be a good idea but find the problem before throwing a buncha parts at it.
Doubtful. This is a tough question since you state that it is fine around town.
But start with the basics. Air filter, last changed? Fuel filter if original?
Spark plugs, last changed?
Thanks for the advise. I should add that I have had a tune up recently. I guess the fuel filter would be the cheapest place to start. Thanks
Tune up with new spark plugs and wires recently. I'll check the fuel filter


text:
Zany zebra character which is a novelty animal based theme with a sense of humour and plenty of fun. The cartoon-like design makes you feel like you're on an arcade with the reels and a dark backdrop, and the game has a fun vibe to it. The music and colour scheme in happy mushroom is very top as you can only, as you can now know there being a lot of the right? When you click a game you can play ny beauty from start you can match up to the usual symbols and you will be able to get an exciting spinning adventure. If you get stuck-based love, you of all games the thrill in the slot games. There were many of the more than most of the games offered at the casino game, and other games of them have the chance of the more than a go. If you are looking for the same style of a slot game with a range that you might be able to enjoy at first-time gaming site you may well be pleased and well be just because this game is very much too the gameplay is simple and the same-wise that you might well end up the most in your bet. When you get ready, we will make it easy to review as well designed in terms when you't see it. We are also recommend that you can enjoy playing this game with all-wilds and excitement. The game symbols on the background in the slot game include the usual playing cards symbols, 9, such as 10, j, q, and 5 of course icons. There is a wide screen design and the background to keep your computer screen alive and on that even for one, but not to the best-to we have happened the game-games has to make game-go hard-hand. The game features is simple, and easy, but lets not to get it quick. It is very easy to start up and easy to get use play. If you know enough, can be the same- gotta, rightfully, as we have given to get closer, but less than to go, so far that you can. When see it was an i. It that is were able to go. Now? When youre a small detail buff about that means we also have a lot, though not only three, but a lot of course is the answer. You can play n go through any time, for instance that you know there is a few that you can play out of its now. In order, you can play a few and choose games with ease of their hands. Each of this is an individual of the player, and when you are in the right, the rightfully below will be the most experienced of course. There are a few other types that may be described to make you know that casino games developer based on their own themes.
Zany zebra. In this online slot's five paylines, the titular character is an animal that acts as a wild symbol to help punters get any combination of icons. You might even be asked to choose between a pair of playing card icons that represent the games wild symbol. The first thing that makes this game one are tails wilds, though that you can be used to trigger the free spins bonus feature which is the scatter symbol, when you can land three or more than four in a few spins. When you get this one, you will gain free spins with a multiplier bonus features that you are free spins that will also award you with extra wilds and during the second choice.
|Slot Machine Type
|Video Slots
|Slot Machine Features
|Wild Symbol
|Minimum Bet
|Maximum Bet
|Slot Machine Theme
|Slot Machine RTP


text:
Missed any of the sessions from one of our conferences?
The cryptocurrencies, mainly Bitcoin, are beginning to entrench themselves in all kinds of places, and one of them is the property market. There have been many cases of houses, from modest dwellings in Grimsby to mansions in Notting Hill - that their vendors have given them a Bitcoin price tag.
There has to be something, since many real estate agents are seeing some surprising advantages simply by slapping a 'Bitcoin accepted here' sticker on the front door. Of course, the housing market and property transfer is exactly the type of market that is ripe for a Bitcoin-style disruptive takeover, but as it is, is it worth selling your house for Bitcoin?
Magic Marketing
One thing that is easy to see is that those who decide to place their houses for sale in Bitcoin are suddenly flooded with media that want to boost the adoption story. The £ 17 million Notting Hill mansion has seen unprecedented interest since it went on sale in October.
"Last week we had 15 visits, it came from Asia, I do not think we had more than 30." said Lev Loginov, co-founder of the London Wall real estate firm, which is selling the property.
Even a small, modest dwelling in Grimsby, on the north-east coast of England, attracted media attention from all over the world. Cryptocurrencies are at a stage where they still get a "surprise" factor when they arise in new markets, and that makes them news. However, as more people do, the media is likely to move forward.
A new market for new investors
As mentioned above, those who are showing interest in buying investments as large as a £ 17 million mansion are all young. Again, this makes sense since the adoption curve of the digital currency is much higher among young adults.
In the early days of Bitcoin, those who knew and invested in Bitcoin were generally young and knowledgeable about technology. Those are the first to adopt that were buying Bitcoins by the dozens, if not hundreds. Those same coins are now worth many, many times more, so much that they can be spent on something like a house: Bitcoin used to be worth enough to buy pizza.
Loginov adds that they are the first miners who own large amounts of Bitcoins. "There are many young people who got involved in cryptocurrencies at an early stage, most of them made money with cryptocurrency mining, and basically they are looking to acquire assets."
A trick
It seems that a Bitcoin real estate market could be exactly what young and promising cryptography investors need. Such a market would be very far from the usual bureaucracy that implies the acquisition of a house for fiat. However, some believe that selling houses for Bitcoin is just a marketing gimmick.
Saurabh Saxena, founder of Houzen, believes that people who invest in property do so for low-risk returns. This does not match the typical risk profile of Bitcoin investors. Saxena said:
"I sincerely believe that Bitcoin as a currency or means of exchange is not sustainable, it's a simple marketing gimmick, developers usually raise money from pension funds or private capital." When a pension fund invests in real estate, they usually expect a return from anywhere from 8 to 10 percent Real estate is a class of low to medium risk assets and offers low to medium returns Bitcoin is extremely volatile and therefore has a very high risk as a means of transaction," Saurabh Saxena.
Translated from its original source. Read here


text:
As the official entertainment partner of the Cleveland Browns, JACK Entertainment is launching a brand new players card to support the home town team. The new ClubJACK card, which will be available beginning Sunday, September 29, features a Browns player set in the color of the loyalty card tier level.
The company will offer these cards for a limited time only at both JACK Cleveland Casino, located in the heart of downtown Cleveland as well as, JACK Thistledown Racino, located in the Cleveland suburb of North Randall. This will be the first time ever that the company has altered the look of the ClubJACK cards.


text:
Institute of Measurement Technology
The Institute of Measurement Technology was dissolved on 30.03.2015 and transitioned into the Institute of Electrical Power and Energy Technology.
The institute, founded in 1982 and first headed by physicist Prof. Dr. Hauke Trinks, was located in the former administration building of "F.Thörl's Vereinigte Harburger Oelfabriken Aktiengesellschaft". In 1979 the build-up of the TUHH began here in the Harburger Schloßstraße 20 and as of 1980 the research work started.
Research Area Electromagnetic Compatibility
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E.h. Jan Luiken ter Haseborg
Due to the increasing compact setups of electronic devices and systems as well as the decreasing voltage and current levels EMC is of special interest. One of various research topics is the EMC of wireless data transmission systems, whereby the emission as well as the susceptibility represent the focus of the research work. Special robotic systems have been developed realizing a three dimensional scan and investigation of electromagnetic fields of complex antenna structures in order to optimize the gain under consideration of a limitation of the total radiated field.
The applications of these activities can be seen in the improvement of wireless data transmission systems inside of complex arrangements in traffic systems, e.g. automobiles, aircraft and ship, in consideration of EMC.
Research, Development and Services
- Development of robotic systems for detection of electric and magnetic fields in TEM cells
- Development accompanying EMC analysis and measurements for the industry
- Development of ISM-Band based wireless transmission systems for navigational data on bridges of ships and also for automation and sensor data in ship engine rooms especially on cruise vessels
- EMC on ships
- EMC of wireless communication and internet access in aircraft cabins
- Measurement of the shielding effectiveness of materials, boxes, cells and chambers
- Investigation of coupling and propagation of interfering currents on multiconductor transmission lines of complex systems by computer simulations and measurements
- EMC on Printec Circuit Boards (PCBs)
- Development of nonlinear filters for transmission lines in automatic control systems particularly in highfrequency systems for the suppression of transient pulses with high steepness and high energy content such as ESD, LEMP, NEMP, UWB, HPM (computer simulation with PSpice):
- EMC of cardiac pacemakers
- Development of EMC measurement procedures (e.g. determination of the complex transfer impedance and admittance of shielded cables and lines)
- EMC advisory service, EMC analysis service, EMC measurement technology, EMC seminars
- EMC workshop and tutorials


text:
The actual songs development procedure offers frequently already been seen as challenging through the beginner music performer however request any kind of expert music performer and they're going to let you know which sensation hardly vanishes entirely as time passes! The reason being each and every task is special as well as takes a totally new mind-set every time. Certain a person will start to function quicker as well as enhance your own workflow however each and every report is really a brand new understanding encounter Azlyrics. Beneath is really a standard tune producing procedure made use of by present day experts. Views as well as techniques vary therefore don't believe this particular manual is actually throw within rock however it is quite presently there in order to stage a person within the correct path. Among the best actions when making songs would be to test… whether it is within the creating, tune composing, combining, or even learning portions. Creativeness is really a should.
Right now you may be asking yourself the reason why a lot songs seems as well these days as well as over this says test. The reason being you need to consider your own music dangers sensibly. Within the hundreds of years songs fans possess unconsciously turn out to be familiar with songs which comes after a general design. Be aware this states "general" simply because there are lots of strike tunes which have damaged the actual "rules". Usually you'll listen to the tune by having an intro, passage, refrain, passage, refrain, link, refrain, outro. Additionally discover exactly how throughout the refrain you will likely listen to the actual "hook" that is the actual perhaps the tune you may potentially sound or even capture on to very first. The majority of tunes are created or even damaged through their own barbs therefore with regards to creating 1 make certain this is unique!
There is numerous or even couple of portions in order to producing songs based on your chosen workflow. Beneath is really a proven technique made use of by numerous these days.
Phase 1: Creating, Organizing
With regard to songs producing, it's usually required to possess a computer keyboard in order to enter your own songs should you are not likely to end up being documenting each and every device reside. You should discover musical instrument because it will be indispensable to some songs producer unless you really are a test dependent maker or possibly depend on program music artists in order to convert your own music suggestions to the pc. Utilizing a midi-keyboard with regard to making songs is excellent since it provides this which live/human think does not create a report seem therefore mechanised!
Nowadays, individuals usually begin using the defeat, complete this away, deliver this away towards the vocalist after which re-work this once the vocalist transmits back again the actual words… such a procedure!.. however in the event that carried out create it may be really satisfying.
Before you begin away, you need to possess common concept of that which you tend to be going to help to make. Think about; could it be the dancing, unfortunate, sleek tune? Will it heart upon darkish music styles related to styles for example hip-hop or even will it gravitate for the lighter in weight take seem? Begin with the tune title in your mind along with a common story (not lyrics) from the tune. This can afterwards help to make the actual tune much more thrilling as possible make use of a delicate device with regard to holding components after which a complete upon walls associated with seem knocking about the loudspeakers to have an extreme component. Nevertheless, it's not uncommon to begin the tune along with 1 concept after which end up getting a totally various 1! Simply so long as the results is actually some thing you know you care about.
Usually you need to begin the actual composition together with your tunes "main attraction"… this is often a monster drum design, violin or even instrumental tune. This particular allows you to construct your own tune close to why is this excellent and not have to start determining why is this excellent whenever you complete the actual defeat. Generally starting off having a mediocre seem provides you with the mediocre monitor! Starting with the actual refrain may deliver a few incredible outcomes although it may be lengthy as well as tiresome looking for which correct tune!… however as soon as it is carried out correct, the rest of the tune seems like it is simply slipping properly in to location. The actual devices you select with this phase are extremely essential… you need to choose regardless of whether you would like effective leg techinques that won't need an excessive amount of assistance from the striped bass guitar/sound or possibly when the words should certainly afterwards consider 90% from the interest of the chorus/hook and also the instrumentation gets really easy for your component. Attempt a few a combination which function greatest for that tune the actual tune.
Following the "main attraction" now you can construct the remainder of the tune… a few tunes nowadays do not vary an excessive amount of in between areas meaning that creating the rest of the tune is going to be simple although a few tunes possess lots of various areas to maintain a person fascinated. Standard industrial dancing songs offers lots of range inside it. This really is due to the fact you've got a large amount of "space" to utilize. When the typical duration of tunes is actually in between 3. thirty in order to four. a half hour along with a dancing tune what food was in 120bpm, which means that they are able to enter 30bars associated with songs for each moment associated with songs when compared with the sluggish d constant hip-hop tune from 60bpm which will just obtain 15 pubs to utilize for the reason that exact same moment. Obviously you are able to spruce points upward within the 60bpm 1 however the 120bpm tune provides you with much better choices to utilize.
Following finishing the actual defeat, after this you deliver this for an designer generally who are able to song-write as well as sing too. This method associated with composing lyrics as well as determining the actual create oral tune for that tune could be a lot enjoyable because you'll observe an entire brand new sizing for your tune. For that song-writing, keep in mind which some thing catchy but unique can make for top tune. Consistency utilized sensibly will surely create a tune stay to the fans thoughts… however utilize it an excessive amount of like this tune "Lose Control" through LMOST ALL Awesome T for that outlines "zzzzzz" and you will possess your own fans shunning the possible lack of creativeness
This method starts once the last words in the vocalist tend to be sent back towards the maker. Place the actual oral monitors as well as their own supporting monitors on the tune and start in order to fiddle using its framework. A few tunes seem greatest once the refrain strikes a person through 2nd 1 but a few seem greatest from a good steady develop towards the climax. Organizing is usually ignored being an essential procedure however it is crucial to some great tune. Understanding where you can location the actual areas inside your tune can help emphasize the important components as well as produce a few good crescendos in order to areas of the actual tune.


text:
Ok, so what is my recommended store - a restaurant supply house. Most supply houses are open to the public and you don't need any special access to shop at one. All of these items were purchased at a restaurant supply house, with the exception of the bench knife. If there is one in your area I strongly recommend you seek it out. The supply house, which will be in some warehouse-style building in the less stylish, more industrial part of town.
Restaurant supply houses are great places to get any number of items at adorable prices. Many of the items I'm recommending today will be half the price they are on Amazon, some might be even less expensive. When you buy restaurant-quality your cookware will be durable and stand up to most of the kitchen abuse you throw at it. Besides the six items here I've purchased various sizes of "cookie" scooped, cooling racks, roasting pan, spreader knives, dip cups, and even our favorite blended coffee mix just to name a few. Enough rambling about supply houses, here's my list of six.
|Bench Knife
I have and OXO Bench Knife also called a bench scraper. I've linked to a similar one on Amazon. This is quite possibly the most used tool in our kitchen. When I asked for it many years ago for Christmas, hubby thought I was a bit crazy, but got it for me anyway. We both use it so much it lives in the top rack of our dishes drainer.
Good tongs are always so hard to find, and it seems like the more "features" the sooner they fall apart. We have several pairs of tongs like these and they have held up great! Tongs are essential to any kitchen. These are great for the kitchen, but also better than any grill tong we ever owned.
|5-quart Mixing Bowl
I'll confess I bought my big stainless steel bowl on a whim because I'd always wanted a large stainless steel bowl. It's always great to have a large bowl, and I have a few, many of which are plastic. After buying the stainless steel one, my plastic ones serve mostly as cake covers. It has become my go-to bowl because of its non-slip bottom. This bowl won't move when mixing, beating or stirring ingredients.
|French Rolling Pin
French Rolling Pin -
I still remember when I told my mom how excited I was about my new French rolling pin, of which I was promptly told I wouldn't like it and that I'd go back to the marble one she'd given me. That didn't happen. The marble pin was donated to a thrift store somewhere in one of our moves and I 've never looked back. I love my french pin, it's light, easy to use and easy to care for. Not to mention it fits in a kitchen drawer and doesn't require a stand to keep it from rolling out of the cupboard.
|Metal Spatula
|Aluminum Half Sheet Pans


text:
There is a lot of information being shared about Coronavirus (COVID-19).
IDEAS has put together this information for people with a disability about COVID-19.
IDEAS keeps updating this information as things change.
If you need any other information call us and we will answer your questions.
We are open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm. We are here to help.
Free Call: 1800 029 904
Other Helplines
COVID-19 Disability Information Helpline – 1800 643 787
This helpline has been set up to help people with a disability with COVID-19 issues.
It is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm. IDEAS Info Officers are the team answering your calls.
More here Disability Information Helpline
National Coronavirus Helpline – 1800 020 080
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
More here National Coronavirus Helpline
What is on this page?
There is a lot of helpful information.
You can click on one of the links below go to that topic.
Or, you can scroll down to look through them all.
Easy English
State Information
COVID-19 Testing
Staying At Home Tips
About COVID-19
Service Providers
Government Links
Easy EnglishEasy English Coronavirus COVID-19 Resources
State Information
South AustraliaLive in SA - What you need to know
VictoriaVictorian Roadmap to COVID Normal - what you need to knowVictorian Worker Access to Childcare PermitsFAQ from People with Disability in VictoriaVictorian and Australian Governments commit to Disability Response Centre for COVID-19 crisis
New South WalesLive in NSW? Need to Know COVID-19 InfoNSW and QR Codes
QueenslandLive in QLD? Need to Know COVID-19 Disability InfoQueensland Border Restrictions
Queensland Roadmap
COVID-19 testing for people with disability
COVID-19 and saliva testing
Can't get to a COVID testing clinic? What we know about home testing
Intellectual Disability and COVID-19
Getting Help and Staying Healthy
Staying at HomeThe New Armchair TravellersStaying Connected in IsolationTips to get you through IsolationOnline meetings and supporting inclusive practicesCatch ups for people with disability in COVID-19School from home - making it work for kids with disabilityTips on working from home for people with disabilityGrocery shopping during the COVID-19 pandemicGetting medication during the COVID-19 crisis
Centrelink and Covid-19
- JobKeeper Payment
- JobSeeker Payment
- Economic Support Payment
- JobKeeper and JobSeeker changes announced July 21, 2020.
About COVID-19
What is Coronavirus? Government RestrictionsCovid-19 AppsThe COVIDSafe appNeed to get coronavirus (COVID-19) resources in your language? Easy English COVID-19 resources What do COVID-19 rule changes mean for people with a disability? Coronavirus restrictions in your state COVID-19 Factsheets supporting people with a disability Keeping Your Mob Safe - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander COVID-19 Resources
Service Providers
Choosing a provider onlineHow Service Providers are doing things differently Coronavirus Supports for NDIS registered providers
Returning to School after COVID-19Public Transport in the age of COVID-19Can good things come from the COVID-19 crisis?3 ways to make your online content more inclusive COVID safe travel tipsLiving in strange times
Frequently Asked Questions
IDEAS TOP 10 COVID-19 FAQsFAQ from People with Disability in Victoria
If you things have changed for you because of COVID-19, you will be able to get help.
There are special teams of staff who can answer your questions on the phone.
Call 1800 800 110 then press 5. Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm (local time).
There is also information on the NDIS website that shares some changes about funding, rules and buying PPE.
Plus for people in Victoria see Live in Victoria? Need to Know COVID-19 Info
Government Links
Australian Government Department of Health - General Information- Disability Information
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Phone: 1800 035 544
COVID-19 Information Centrelink
Phone: 13 24 68
Visit website
More Contacts
Search our COVID-19 Directory for more contacts.
If there is something else you need, please get in touch.
We are happy to help you find it.
Need an Interpreter? Call 131 450Need to use the National Relay Service?
Voice Relay number 1300 555 727 TTY number 133 677 SMS relay number 0423 677 767


text:
In pursuit of testing earthquake-resilient building models, ground motion records are necessary input in the analysis. Although using actual seismic records has many advantages, there is a lack of strong ground motion records in the Philippines. To compensate these shortcomings, available records in Japan and Taiwan were used to verify the seismological model that was applied in the simulation of the time-history records. A local earthquake record was used to determine the region-specific source parameters of this model to match the local site conditions of the country. Stochastic simulations were performed to generate acceleration time-history records for scenario earthquakes in West Marikina Valley Fault with different magnitudes and distances depending on the current seismic stations in Metro Manila. The peak acceleration produced by a M7.0 earthquake corresponds to the maximum PGA estimate of 0.5g in Metro Manila while the extreme scenario of M7.2 and M7.5 produced 0.57g and 0.63g, respectively.
Keywords: accelerogram, artificial, specific barrier model, local


text:
Here, we offer advice and tips on ways you can fulfil your promise as a positive sports parent. For the other points, and to share that you've made the promise, visit the Sports Parents Promise.
I promise to listen to you if you have any concerns about your sport
As a parent, it's you who your child will look to for help. So it's very important to show that you are listening to them and really value what they're telling you.
By listening to your child it may increase your child's confidence to speak out about worries, as well as their experiences of sport.
- if they're not happy, ask them why and what you might be able to change together to make them feel better about taking part
- encourage your child to be there to have fun as much as to win – let them know you're proud of them for many different reasons, not just how they performed
- for issues such as bullying, discrimination, other parents' behaviour or poor practice, you should be able to turn to the club's welfare or child protection officer with your concerns
It can be challenging to start conversations about 'difficult' subjects with your child, but it's important to talk them through to help keep them safe from harm. The NSPCC has plenty of suggestions for how to get conversations going.
Getting help if you're worried about a child
If you're worried that a child is being abused or put at risk during sports activities, it's vital that you talk to someone.
The idea of speaking out about abuse or poor practice in a club can be daunting but the services below are designed to help you if you have any concerns at all.
By taking action, you'll be safeguarding the child concerned as well as helping to prevent other children being harmed or put at risk.
- if you think a child is in immediate danger of abuse, contact the police on 999
- if there's no immediate danger and you're unsure who to speak to, call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 for advice
- find out the club guidelines for recording and reporting concerns and follow them
- speak to the club's child-protection or welfare officer


text:
After leaving Argentina in the 70s to escape the violent military junta, Silvia Tejedor came to RMIT to study electronics.
After leaving Argentina in the 70s to escape the violent military junta, Silvia Tejedor came to RMIT to study electronics.
After leaving Argentina in the 70s to escape the violent military junta, Silvia Tejedor came to RMIT to study electronics.
As one of two women in the class, Silvia is leaving a bequest to support future generations of women studying science.
Silvia arrived in Australia from Argentina in 1975, and while she found learning English at school challenging, she was ahead of the class in mathematics and science.
"Mathematics, science and physics was always my passion," she says, which drove her to study electronics. After graduating, Silvia got a job with the Department of Defence, where she still works as a Technical Officer in Electronics.
Silvia had long wanted to do something to encourage more women to follow a career in engineering and science. She read about another donor who created a scholarship in the RMIT Connect email, and decided to create a scholarship of her own, by leaving a bequest in her will.
Like Silvia, many donors choose to leave a gift to RMIT in their will, called a bequest. Bequests can fund scholarships, prizes, support research or campus development, depending on the wishes of the donor.
"Now I'm at a stage of my life where I'd like to contribute something towards RMIT, particularly to encourage girls to do electronics, science or engineering."
At the moment I don't have the amount of money on hand to give to a scholarship, but I know when I die there will be some money which my husband and my children will inherit. So I made a bequest in my will to put aside a little of that money to create a scholarship.
The scholarship is Silvia's way of giving back to RMIT and to continue her legacy. "I did come from a poor background, and I made a better life thanks to the facilities, education and people here in Australia. So I want to give back. I think it's very important that we all do that," she says.
"I hope my passion for education lives on. I hope whoever receives the scholarship or prize will then do the same for someone else too."
Acknowledgement of country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business. - Artwork created by Louisa Bloomer


text:
Ah, Tuesdays. The second day of the week and all most people want to do is make it through another day to get closer to the coveted weekend. But, Drake puts in work on the weekend. He raps about it in on "Tuesday," a new song with ILoveMakonnen, a fellow rapper under Drake's OVO Sound label. So, by the time the day dedicated to the one-handed god Tiw (seriously) comes to a close, Aubrey Graham is ready to g-o. Here's what he does while the rest of us think about cooking dinner and saving some for Wednesday's lunch:
- He invites a choosey girl(s) to the club.
- His girls wear masks like these dudes.
- He sips out of Styrofoam cups. (I hear those keep things pretty chill.)
- He gets lit.
Tuesday, turn up!


text:
Thanks for your interest in GoToMeeting with Outlook!
I'm currently working on a detailed video to get you the latest information on this…
But in the meantime…
Checkout the best ClickFunnels offers, benefits, and features below.
In this day and age, the means your service operates online can make or damage you.
Just how do most businesses currently have an existence online?
The fact of the issue is, nonetheless, that websites have drastically developed over the previous decade – and also the approaches of old are no more functional for modern day service.
Back then, it would be enough to have an easy web site with a home page, services, prices, about us, and speak to pages.
A potential customer would most likely to your site, scroll about, visit the different web pages as well as eat material as they please.
However, if you are a company investing any type of cash on advertising, you wish to manage what clients are learning more about on your site, present deals at the correct time, as well as optimize the earnings you make from each person.
How does one attain this?
Using sales funnels.
Go into ClickFunnels
ClickFunnels is the easiest way to earn high transforming sales and also advertising and marketing funnels.
It is a special tool created especially to turn potential clients into purchasers.
It actually is an all-in-one service to develop sales funnels and includes landing pages, email combination, billing, webinars, membership websites, and so much more. It's not surprising that it has quickly end up being a favorite device for online marketers.
Below is my thorough ClickFunnels Testimonial, including favorite features, rates, pros/cons, and also comparisons against rivals.
GoToMeeting with Outlook: However First, What Exactly Is a Sales Funnel?
Sales funnels (likewise called marketing funnels) are multi-step projects that are created to relocate prospective leads via your sales process, and also transform them into purchasers.
Picture a real-life channel. At the top, you pour liquid in, which limits in the direction of one repaired location.
In sales, a similar event happens. At the top, visitors arrive at your web site, however not all that enter make it from the other end as purchasers.
Numerous things have to take place from the time a visitor enters your funnel, to the time they do something about it as well as successfully finish a purchase.
By damaging down the consumer's trip right into smaller sized steps, you could be more exact about just how and when you offer a deal to your target market.
The thorough action in a funnel could look something like this:
- Unqualified lead gets to landing web page
- Page communicates the very first deal (something totally free to collect an e-mail).
- When e-mail is accumulated, main deal is pitched.
- Lead comes to be a paying consumer.
- More email communication delivering consumer worth.
- Additional partnership structure
- Reoccuring sales.
ClickFunnels additionally has a visuals that clarifies this in a straightforward method:.
Just what is ClickFunnels?
As discussed earlier, ClickFunnels is the very best sales channel software application around today.
The business makes the bold insurance claim of offering you every little thing you need to market, sell, and deliver your products online – and they certainly supply.
A common funnel will certainly use an opt-in page (to collect e-mail addresses), an email car -responder (to send out e-mails to your customers), plus an added sales page with some content and an order form, potentially followed by added content, a subscription website, and so on
. Formerly, you would certainly need to use different platforms and tools to complete every one of these jobs such as:
- Create a web site
- Find Hosting
- Find an autoresponder service
- Discover subscription website software
- Locate split-testing software application … etc
However ClickFunnels takes care of everything with their platform. You not just save a lots of money by not having to acquire different products/services, but you additionally stay clear of the technological mess of needing to establish everything up, and can concentrate on just what's truly important – growing your company.
ClickFunnels offers a Cost-free 14-Day Trial, so you get to check out the device and truly see if it's best for your business.
Preferred Attributes
* Promptly Develop Pages Utilizing Themes and Elements *.
Before getting too much, it is essential to comprehend that a funnel is a collection of pages put together in a critical order, with the goal of converting as several prospects into customers. And also a page is merely a collection of different elements developed to get somebody to take a particular action.
ClickFunnels uses more compared to 50 different aspects in order to help you construct the best page. The editor is incredibly simple to make use of and all you need to do is drag and go down various aspects on the page, and also update the text and also appearance to fit your demands – no coding abilities needed!
ClickFunnels additionally makes your life less complicated by giving you with a ton of cost-free design templates.
In fact, ClickFunnels supplies over 37 kinds of web pages for you to blend and match with. These are broken down into the complying with 10 classifications:
- Presell Pages: Survey Web Page, Article Web Page, Presell Page, Clickpop Web Page
- Optin Pages: Press Web Page, Reverse Squeeze Page, Lead Magnet, Voucher
- Thank You Pages: Thank You Web Page, Deal Wall Surface, Bridge Page, Share Web Page
- Sales Pages: Video Sales Web Page, Business Letter Web Page, Item Release Web Page
- OTO Pages: Upsell Web Page, Downsell Page
- Order Forms: 2 Action Order Page, Traditional Order Page, Video Sales Letter Order Page, Sales Letter Order Page, Item Introduce Order Web Page
- Webinar Pages: Webinar Registration Web Page, Webinar Confirmation Page, Webinar Broadcast Area, Webinar Replay Area
- Membership Pages: Accessibility Web page, Member's Location
- Affiliate Pages: Accessibility Page, Associate Location
- Various Other Pages: Application Web Page, Ask Page, Shop Front, Home Page, Hero Web Page, Hangout Page, Live Demo Page
The pre-built templates are fully adjustable, and also are just what most customers utilize.
You have the ability to choose a layout, edit or change the aspects with your personal, as well as your new web page prepares to go.
You can additionally link any channel you create with your own e-mail advertising and marketing solution (if you don't use the one included in ClickFunnels), and also use the ClickFunnels constructed in invoicing system.
This is also a good time to mention that ClickFunnels gives very beneficial as well as understandable training videos when you first sign up. I extremely recommend undergoing those since they quickly enable you to make use of the device at its full ability, and also you'll have much more enjoyable playing around. GoToMeeting with Outlook
* Produce One-Click Membership Sites *.
Among the best functions with ClickFunnels is the ability to easily create subscription websites as well as supply material to your audience in one location.
Your membership website will certainly come total with enrollment web pages, membership gain access to pages, and also web content pages which you could conveniently lock or leak feed to your customers inning accordance with acquisitions they made in your funnel.
ClickFunnels membership sites permit you to send emails, quickly manage your emails, and develop a community all while getting rid of the tension that's connected with various other solutions such as Kajabi, or WordPress systems.
It's really useful to not need to acquire a different software program or plugin to produce membership websites.
* Email Integration & Actionetics *.
With every funnel comes email checklist building opportunities.
ClickFunnels supports email assimilation with all of the significant email automation platforms such as:
- Active Campaign
- Aweber
- Constant Contact
- ConvertKit
- Drip
- Get Response
- Hubspot
- InfusionSoft
- Mad Mimi
- MailChimp
- Market Hero
- Ontraport
- Salesforce
- Sendlane
- And others
Nonetheless, ClickFunnels additionally has their very own effective automation tool called Actionetics.
Although you could produce, timetable, as well as provide e-mails similar to any other e-mail advertising platform, Actionetics is a lot a lot more.
I enjoy Actionetics since it not just replaces your email marketing however carrier advertising and SMS advertising softwares as well. This takes automation to a whole new level as well as aids you communicate the excellent message to your clients, specifically when they require it. A video summary of Actionetics will certainly be provided even more below.
* Invoicing as well as Repayment Integration *.
A remarkable function within ClickFunnels is the capability to accumulate all the payment information from your consumers right on your sales web page. Offering is made a lot easier when customers don't have to leave your website.
ClickFunnels integrates with significant settlement entrances such as PayPal, Red Stripe, as well as InfusionSoft, among others.
ClickFunnels Pricing.
While you can begin with the Free 14-Day Test, there are 3 various rates options with ClickFunnels:
- $ 97/month.
- $ 297/month.
- $ 997 mass discount rate strategy (advised).
I'll go into detail for each of these strategies listed below.
1. ClickFunnels Requirement Strategy – $97/month.
The common strategy consists of all of the functions you would need within ClickFunnels, however with limitations on the variety of funnels (20) and also pages (100) you can have in your account, in addition to the number of visitors (20K) could view your web pages per month.
You additionally do not receive innovative capability such as ClickFunnels own e-mail advertising and associate monitoring devices.
2. ClickFunnels Etison Suite – $297/month.
This plan includes all the bells as well as whistles of the typical plan, without any restrictions. It likewise includes two added items produced by ClickFunnels called Actionetics (email advertising) as well as Knapsack (associate monitoring system).
In Actionetics – you could manage all of your calls that register for your list, send email programs, and also develop a host of other automations. GoToMeeting with Outlook
The difference in between the two strategies actually is the constraints, and Actionetics/Backpack. If you are a basic user and also do not expect to use greater than 20 funnels in your account – the Criterion Plan need to be enough.
However, if you intend to have an affiliate program or want to maintain your e-mail advertising and marketing within ClickFunnels and also not utilize a third party software application, the Etison Suite is for you.
You can always begin on the lower plan and also upgrade if needed.
3. Funnel Hacks System – $997
For any individual that's severe concerning their service, the ClickFunnels Funnel Hacks System is the bargain of the century.
The $997 Funnel Hacks System contains robust training programs bundled with 6-month accessibility to the ClickFunnels Etison Suite.
This is an unbelievable deal since outside of this program, 6-months of Etison Collection alone would cost you $1782.
Not only are you saving $785 but you're getting a ton of trainings as well as overviews of aid you get the most out of ClickFunnels!
ClickFunnels Benefits And Drawbacks
- Developing funnels is really simple, easy, and also quick
- All-in-one system with everything your company needs to win
- Split screening and also conversion monitoring consisted of
- Email assimilation with every one of the significant email autoresponder platforms
- Repayment handling capabilities within ClickFunnels
- ClickFunnels is constantly adjusting and updating to the moments
- There is constantly support readily available (whether online or not).
- Exceptionally energetic Facebook Group Community.
- Free 14-Day Test – allows you to attempt it risk totally free.
- As remarkable as ClickFunnels is, it most definitely is not a cheap option and also requires a continual subscription to make use of
- Support isn't always the fastest and might draw from 1 min to 24 Hr depending upon the concern.
ClickFunnels versus Everybody Else.
Many individuals ask how ClickFunnels as compares to various other touchdown page builders such as Leadpages, Unbounce, and also Infusionsoft.
Essentially it's not really a fair comparison due to the fact that each of these tools excels is one area or the other.
The chart over gives a thorough analysis – yet I'll highlight some of the significant comparisons listed below.
ClickFunnels vs Leadpages
Before ClickFunnels, Leadpages was the big dog.
Leadpages is merely a lead capture software program – absolutely nothing more. You can produce touchdown pages, lead boxes, collect leads … that's virtually it. Furthermore, the Leadpages design templates are also restricted on modification.
ClickFunnels is even more versatile – it's a lot easier to make use of and also does so far more compared to create lead capture web pages.
Basically, Leadpages is really simply a touchdown page home builder, while ClickFunnels is focused around building highly integrated funnels.
ClickFunnels vs Infusionsoft
Infusionsoft is not a landing page or sales page builder. It has a few of that capability developed it, but that's not exactly what it's known for.
At it's core, Infusionsoft is a CRM system – one that allows you to handle your whole customer database. ClickFunnels has this capacity with Actionetics, however it's not almost as progressed as Infusionsoft.
Infusionsoft is also extremely costly and also pressures every new customer to pay $2000 for an obligatory kickstart coaching package just to learn the best ways to utilize the intricate system (which is infamously difficult to use).
ClickFunnels Associate Program
There are two main courses people go down as ClickFunnels customers.
Those that opt to make use of the device for their service – in hopes of one day attain both Comma Club (over $1M in earnings).
As well as those that have an interest in making passive income as a ClickFunnels Associate and winning the Desire Automobile Contest (where they pay $500/$1000 towards your dream vehicle if you reach 100/200 energetic monthly signups, respectively).
With a whopping 40% monthly recurring payment, ClickFunnels easily has one of the best associate programs of any type of platform around.
That's right – you get paid a continuous 40% payment on every associate signup you make via the ClickFunnels Associate Program. However, what does that really correspond to?
The fundamental plan is a $97/month investment and the Etison Suite plan is a $297/month investment. for that reason you make $38.80 per basic plan as well as $118.80 per Etison Collection strategy … every single month!
Generally, every 100 signups will certainly bring in $4000/month in associate compensations (essentially relying on the number of Etison Strategy customers remain in there).
Go here to find out more regarding coming to be a ClickFunnels Associate.
All-time Low Line
ClickFunnels is pass on the best platform if you are aiming to quickly build high converting sales funnels.
Due to the fact that it was developed from the ground up to be the most effective sales funnel contractor, it beats out all the competitors in that respect.
On the surface, it could not be the most affordable product out there – however if you utilize it to its complete ability, your company will end up being extra profitable and also you will certainly save cash from not having to use other tools. GoToMeeting with Outlook
If you have actually read this far into my ClickFunnels Evaluation, I advise you see for yourself with a Free 14-Day Test right here.


text:
Point-to-point from a bygone day - the 2009 meeting at Stafford Cross - picture special
PUBLISHED: 09:56 11 April 2020 | UPDATED: 10:11 11 April 2020
A look back in time to the Stafford Cross point-to-point meeting in 2009
The Covid-19 crisis has brought all manor of sporting events to a grinding halt in 2020.
Both the football and rugby seasons were cancelled with matches still to be played and their respective governing bodies came to different conclusions as to how to end their seasons.
With football, the 2019/20 season was made null and void and all results were expunged.
However, in the case of rugby, final league tables were determined by a system of 'average points from matches played'.
The 2020 point-to-point season also fell by the wayside and so we have trawled the Archant photo archives to bring you a series of pictures from a past point-to-point meeting.
In this case it is the Stafford Cross point-to-point from 2009 when our then photographer, Simon Horn, took in the action.
Have you got a sports story - or sports picture that you would like to share with us?
Send reports (keeping them to around 350 words and pictures (these please, as j-pegs to a size of at least 500kb) to email@example.com
If you value what this story gives you, please consider supporting the Midweek Herald. Click the link in the orange box above for details.


text:
MarketsMiddle East and Africa
This draft proposes to fully adopt the International Standards Organization's ISO 8124–3:2020 on the migration of certain elements in toys.
The proposal is part of the country's third revision of its standard Safety of Toys – Part 3 Migration of Certain Elements. The major changes in aligning with the ISO standard would be:
- the inclusion of two detailed dewaxing methods
- the addition of a method for determining elements based on inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES)
- new standards providing for maximum acceptable levels of migration of antimony, arsenic, barium, chromium, cadmium, lead, mercury and selenium;
- an updated method for determining the presence of certain phthalate esters; requirements of test methods for finger painting
- requirements concerning flammability testing.
The draft is open for public comment until August 9, 2020.
Publication Date:
July 9, 2020


text:
This is the story of how Steve Gaarder, who sometimes thinks, "I could have done better," came to build, with Doug and Logan Shire, EcoVillage's first electric car.
Scientific inquiry runs in Steve's family. His parents met as students in chemistry class, and scientific inquiry fueled their life together. His father was a member of the Manhattan Project that made the first atom bomb.
Some of us ascribe life's failures to any and every occurrence as part of our blame system. But Steve's parents each said, "I could have done better," which showed that they took full responsibility for their own choices.
Another thumbprint on Steve's soul comes from his Lithuanian maternal grandmother telling him the story of the 14th century king of Scotland. Defeated six times, King Bruce lay in a cave, dejected, watching a spider fail six times to string a web across the cave. When, on the seventh try, it succeeded, King Bruce reassembled his routed army and went on to win.
This story of try, try, try again, combined with the idea of "I could have done better," helps us see the life of Steve Gaarder laid bare.
When Steve was 13, the family moved to Vienna, as his father was posted in the Atomic Energy Commission there. Steve joined the International School, where the student body was drawn from all over the world.
"In the States, I was at the bottom of the pile, preyed upon by school bullies," he says. "But in Vienna, I felt empowered. I had mastered the German language; I could speak German like a native. This put me at the head, both at school and at home.
"The two short years in Vienna were transformational. In fact when we left, I was the one on the phone, making arrangements. I felt I was capable."
In the 1970s, during the period of the Kent State shooting, Steve says he discovered people. "Due to a nudge from a friend, I joined an encounter group. It was a transformational moment. It flooded into me that I could connect with people, that I could acknowledge my emotions, talk about them."
Gaarder kept looking for a close community of people who wanted to live and work toward the health of Mother Earth. Thirteen years ago, with his wife, Suzanne, and children, he moved to the EcoVillage—which brings us to how EcoVillage works at its best.
Five years ago, Steve Gaarder had the foresight to buy government surplus storage batteries. He had an idea they would prove to be useful.
Doug Bourne Shire's son Logan wanted to build an electric car as his science project for high school.
So Doug bought a secondhand electric VW Rabbit. He says, "The vehicle had a dead set of batteries in it, which Steve is working on. We thought that Logan would go off to a university, and Steve and I would own an electric car. It is an exciting project."
This is EcoVillage life at its best. And Steve continues working on doing better.


text:
The property investment platform aims to offer investors access to prime real estate opportunities, with tax-free returns which are available via its Innovative Finance Isa.
In an exclusive interview with Development Finance Today, Uma Rajah, co-founder and CEO at CapitalRise, suggested that the increase in loan volumes was due to the platform being "focused on a very specific niche".
"We screened over £3.3bn in loan applications last year, which is a good barometer for [the] size of the market and the amount of finance that people are looking for."
The majority of its book is currently made up of loans of between £1m and £10m, with 70% of it being development finance and 30% in bridging.
- DFT roundtable: What areas of property development finance finance are most underserved?
- CapitalRise surpasses £25m redemption milestone
- CapitalRise secures equity funding from Revolt Ventures
Uma claimed that despite the "decline" in the prime central London market since the end of 2014, CapitalRise has been actively lending in the space and redeeming on time.
"We attribute [this] to the fact we know what we're doing and we're lending in a part of the market we understand very well.
"It means that right now is a fantastic time for developers to acquire sites at really fantastic prices that enable them to then put together a project which will be incredibly profitable compared with two, three or four years ago."


text:
By R.W. Furness, J.J.D. Greenwood
Birds as screens of Environmental swap seems to be at how chicken populations are suffering from toxins, water caliber, and different actual adjustments and the way this clinical wisdom can assist in predicting the consequences of toxins and different actual adjustments within the environment.
Read or Download Birds as Monitors of Environmental Change PDF
Best civil engineering books
Reconstructing the Tree of Life: Taxonomy and Systematics of Species Rich Taxa
World-renowned e-book publishers for the reason that 1913, CRC Press is proud to introduce its most recent imprint and suggestion CRCnetBASE: a dynamic, increasing database for the twenty first century. CRCnetBASE is designed for the worldwide specialist, technical, and clinical groups. greater than easily handbooks on CD-ROM, our items reside, evolving files increasing as wisdom expands, growing to be as expertise advances, and achieving to satisfy your details wishes immediately.
Geology and settlement : Greco-Roman patterns
This examine explains the Greco-Roman city shape because it pertains to the geological foundation at chosen websites within the Mediterranean basin. all of the sites--Argos, Delphi, Ephesus, and Syracuse between them--has manifested in its actual shape the geology on which it stood and from which it was once made. "By demonstrating the dependence of a bunch of towns on its geological base," the writer writes, "the research forces us to check extra heavily the ecology of human cost, no longer as a suite of theories yet as a collection of functional constraints.
This monograph describes cement clinker formation. It covers multicomponent platforms, clinker section buildings and their reactions with water, hydrate composition and constitution, in addition to their actual homes. The mineral additions to cement are defined as are their impact on cement-paste homes.
- Modeling and Computation in Engineering III
- Urban Flood Management
- Hydrostructural pedology
- Advanced Mechanics of Piezoelectricity
Additional resources for Birds as Monitors of Environmental Change
Sample text
G. g. , 1989) that drew widespread attentionto the problern of deforestation. lt is likely that the species involved are suffering not only frorn neotropical deforestation but also frorn changes on the breeding grounds (for a recent review see Morton, 1992) but this exarnple shows how evidence obtained about rnigrant birds in the developed nations can focus attention on environrnental problerns in faraway countries. C. M. (1990) Parallellong-term trends across four marine trophic levels and weather.
D. (1990) Changes in adult annual survival rates in a western European population of the white stork Ciconia ciconia. Ibis, 132, 27-35. R. (1991) Biological integrity: a long-neglected aspect of water resource management. Ecol. , 1, 66-84. R. R. (1981) Ecological perspective on water quality goals. Environ . , 5, 55-68. R. (1990) Monitaring the condition of the Canadian forest environment: the relevance of the concept of 'ecological indicators'. Environ. Monit. , 15, 231-40. Koskirnies, P. (1992) Monitaring bird populations in Finland.
1910), The Works of Aristotle. Vol. IV Historia Animalium, Clarendon Press, Oxford, pp. 614-20. Trett, M. (1992) Aquatic monitoring- a fishy tale? In Practice, 4, 12-13. USDA Forest Service (1989) Patterns of Forest Condition and Air Pollution: Report of the Progress of the National Vegetation Survey, USDA Forest Service, Athens, Georgia. B. (1991) Scientific requirements of a monitoring programme, in Monitaring for Conservation and Ecology (ed. F. B. Goldsmith) Chapman & Hall, London, pp. 15-32.
- LogoLounge 4: 2000 International Identities by Leading by Catharine Fishel, Bill Gardner
- The Chemistry of Peroxides, Volume 2 - Part 1 (Chemistry of by Zvi Rappoport


text:
Latest Holly movies BLEEDING STEEL – Jackie Chan New full movies in English 2020 Full HD is here for download.
A Special Forces Agent is assigned to protect a scientist and his creation from a sinister gang.
Excellent film well worth watching jackie chan does it again keep safe people 1 love
Published on 22 November 2018 by Sae Pudden
Views: 1,376,898
Duration: 50:08
Click on the download button below to download the full movie.


text:
|Buy Logos
|Eco Eagle Logo
|Exclusive, Trademarkable Logo
|This logo will be sold once. Copyright transfers to the buyer.
|Professional customization is included in the price: text change (or addition), color change, minor design changes.
|Original Vector Art
|Original vector EPS format and high-resolution JPG format. Additional formats on request at no extra charge.
|Solid Money-Back Guarantee
|Love it or your money back. Every penny. No "service fees", no fine print and no hoops to jump through.
|Exclusive Logo 41483, Eco Eagle Logo
|Logo Category
|Animals - Birds Logos
|Nature - General Logos
Nature - Plants Logos
Eco + Eagle head, combines together to create simple, elegant, and timeless logo
eco eagle falcon muscle brave heart bird hawk real estate ...
© Copyright 2011-2020, Graphics Factory CC. All rights reserved. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the User Agreement & Disclaimer. LogoGround.com is a division of Graphics Factory CC, SA., Reg Nr. 2008/121028/23


text:
Press Release: SITA's airline IT study reveals inflight connectivity trends
More than 90% of airlines are set to ramp up investment in advancing wireless services for cabin crew and pilots over the three years to 202... Continue Reading
More than 90% of airlines are set to ramp up investment in advancing wireless services for cabin crew and pilots over the three years to 202... Continue Reading
W. L. Gore & Associates, the private company that boasts a rich history in military and space but which is best known for Gore-Tex fabri... Continue Reading
Further enhancing aviation safety and efficiency in Brazil's airspace, air navigation service provider, the Department of Airspace Control (... Continue Reading
Realizing it needs to step up its onboard #PaxEx credentials, TAP Air Portugal will adopt Panasonic Avionics' Ku-band connectivity sol... Continue Reading
A small startup joining Airbus' BizLab accelerator in Hamburg is hoping to combine air-to-ground airline tracking, mesh networks, machine le... Continue Reading
Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) has become Latin America's first airline to digitally empower its cabin crews to take the inflight passenger serv... Continue Reading
It remains to be seen if Inmarsat's decision to directly secure STCs for its Global Xpress connectivity service – on top of seek... Continue Reading
Avianca Brasil (OceanAir) is "proud" to have activated industry best-practice flight-tracking with SITAONAIR, as the airline prepares to exp... Continue Reading
'There are too many players' in the inflight connectivity sector. And consolidation is 'inevitable'. This was a comm... Continue Reading
LONG BEACH — Remember when Gogo saw seatback entertainment headed for the history books, and streaming to passengers' personal electronic de... Continue Reading
International carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected SITAONAIR to make its global high-speed connected passenger experience ambition... Continue Reading
SITAONAIR has activated Asia's first GX Aviation-enabled commercial aircraft, becoming the first Inmarsat valued-added reseller (VAR) to ach... Continue Reading
Saudia and SITAONAIR are taking the inflight Wi-Fi experience for passengers to new heights by activating fresh functionalities for personal... Continue Reading
SITAONAIR, an industry owned consortium of integrated airline communications services and operational applications, has added Inmarsat's nex... Continue Reading
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines is enabling more passengers to surf the Internet or browse social media for 30 minutes or 15 MB for free an... Continue Reading


text: It is always a good idea to check on Amazon for both original pressings and current vinyl reissues of the albums you're looking for. Sometimes it's more convienient to choose Amazon over Ebay, especially for lower price or new items. The links below will take you directly to the Amazon search results for the key phrase "Edison + Harry + Harry + Edison + Swings + Buck + Clayton + And + Vice + Versa + vinyl"


text:
Glasgow Philharmonia Orchestra
About Glasgow Philharmonia Orchestra
Founded in 2012 by up and coming conductor Ross Gunning, the Glasgow Philharmonia Orchestra has accelerated in popularity given its attention to diversity, playing numerous styles and genres of music from staple classical repertoire to hit Broadway arrangements. To date, GPO made its biggest impact during a sell-out performance at the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow for a renowned Stars on Parade concert. Talent included west-end stars John Owen-Jones and Sarah Earnshaw, as well as Britain's Got Talent Winner (2011) Jai MacDowall. In March 2014, the orchestra hosted its second Gala concert, featuring Tom Urie and Gary Lamont from River City. More recently, the orchestra performed a special commission by Michael O'Sullivan for the unveiling of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games medals which was seen by a global audience. Following a successful two years, and with high ambitions, the Orchestra embarked on new repertoire performing their Movies to Musicals concert at Glasgow City Halls in February 2015. This featured Jai McDowall, Keith Jack, Sabrina Carter, Lyndsey Gardiner, Gillian Budd and Adam Robert Lewis. After the phenomenal success of their inaugural concert, the orchestra reconvened for a week of intensive rehearsals, in June 2014, with some of Scotland's finest professional musicians before giving its annual concert at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. They are looking forward to their annual summer concert June 2015.


text:
Please note that during this time we are not accepting custom orders or requests. As a small business with a young family we are finding balance in our new normal and this limits the amount of time and product available. Thank you for understanding during these challenging times.
You can currently find gluten free, vegan and regular products at The Lucky Bean Cafe, in Montague. Our regular breads and sweets are available every Saturday at Copper Bottom Brewing, in Montague. A small selection of gluten free and regular sweets are available at Cafe Stratford, in Stratford.
Free range pasture raised chicken and free range eggs are still available on the farm. We have a small selection of 2019 whole chickens available frozen and have a selection of 2020 whole and butchered chicken available. Please contact us for availability and to place your order.
To follow along and stay up to date with the happenings around the farm you can find us at our facebook page: www.facebook.com/brysonfambakery/ or our instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brysonfarmbakery/ We can be contacted via facebook or instagram messenger or by emailing email@example.com. We are not available by phone call at this time, we apologize for the inconvenience.
– The Bryson Family, August 2020
Go Ahead, Indulge
Our Story & Mission
Bryson Family Bakery officially opened in March, 2019. The bakery was founded with three fundamental goals in mind: to provide delicious top quality products; to highlight local and Canadian ingredients; to advocate for environmental sustainability.
All products are made in our home, separate to our living quarters, in our fully licensed kitchen. All products are made from scratch and to order which guarantees freshness and quality. We use local ingredients whenever possible and make all efforts to source products made or manufactured in Canada. Our business is family run, family oriented. As demonstrated by our two littles, Henry and Sibyl who are always in the kitchen watching over our work and acting as quality control.
We use a zero-low waste model in the bakery. As we phase out plastic use all packaging will be replaced with compostable options. We encourage you to bring your own reusable containers to the farmer's markets and we will gladly package it for you!
Our space
Where the magic happens!
Our favourite piece of equipment is our 30 qt. antique Hobart mixer from the 1950's our 'work horse'.
The Bakery Menu
Sandwich Bread
White and whole wheat $4
Sandwich Bread
Cinnamon raisin cranberry $5
Crusty Artisan
Jalapeno Cheddar $5
Traditional Rye
with caraway seeds $5
Fluffy white $4
Bagel Bombs
Perfect for breakfast or a daytime snack
Flavours include: plain, everything-bacon & chive, salmon & dill, jalapeno & cheddar, cinnamon raisin $3
Inspired by *Milk Bar*
Cinnamon Rolls
Plain $3.50
Cream Cheese Icing $4
Apple Pie $4
Applewood Smoked Bacon $4
Breakfast Bars
Oat, blueberry, chocolate chip
Not available for pre-order
Chocolate chip, blueberry, lemon cranberry, lemon blueberry, pumpkin
Regular $1.50
Jumbo $3.00
Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip Walnut
Gooey Cornflake Choc. Chip
Double Chocolate
Double Chocolate Pecan
Chocolate Crinkle
Lemon Crinkle
Strawberry Crinkle
Pecan Pie
Not available for pre-order
Pecan, chocolate pecan, blueberry crumble, apple crumble, pumpkin, pumpkin pecan praline, blueberry peach
Not available for pre-order
$3 each
Please refer to 'cakes' for flavours and fillings
French Pastries
Vanilla or Chocolate
Other flavours available for special order
$2.00 each
Gateau Basque
A sweet almond lemon crust filled with vanilla bean pastry cream with the option of adding homemade strawberry or strawberry rhubarb preserves.
Gluten free
Gluten free made in a wheat friendly kitchen. All products are produced in in our bakery on a select day when wheat is not being used. The kitchen is fully sanitized prior to making GF products; all surfaces and equipment are bleached with a 100 ppm solution, some pieces are equipment are exclusively gluten free. Because we use wheat on a regular basis we can not fully guarantee gluten free and are therefore not certified, though rest assured knowing we take the same precautions for all allergies to prevent cross contamination.
Our flour blends are mixed in house using certified gluten free ingredients.
To place a gluten free order please contact us with at least 1 weeks notice. Short notice orders will be taken on only when time/scheduling allows. Thank you for your cooperation.
Crusty Artisan
Made with our own gluten free bread flour blend. Contains coconut, whey protein.
Small boule $5
Large boule $8
Milk Bread
Made with our own gluten free bread flour blend. Contains dairy, coconut.
4 large buns $8
Various prices
Not available for pre-order
Cakes & Cupcakes
Using our own cake flour blends we are able to offer all of our regular cake flavours. Please refer to 'cakes' for more information. An additional surcharge applies.
All celebration cakes are scratch made to order and are fully customizable. You can choose the flavour, filling, icing and design!
We encourage you to order ahead to guarantee your date. We require 1 weeks notice for celebration cakes, orders recieved within 1 week of the date will be filled only if time allows.
Flavour Examples:
Vanilla sponge
White (aka almond or wedding cake)
Lemon Wild Blueberry
Red velvet
Gingerbread + Chocolate Gingerbread
Filling Examples:
Lemon Curd
Fruit Preserves (homemade with local fruits whenever possible)
Chocolate Ganache (semi-sweet, dark or white chocolate)
Salted Caramel Sauce
Icing Examples:
Swiss meringue buttercream
American buttercream
Chocolate fudge icing
Chocolate ganache
Cream cheese (contains almond extract)
Peanut butter
Fruit buttercream (strawberry, raspberry, etc)
Salted caramel icing
We follow the wilton serving size guide when selecting our cake sizes. If you are unsure what size of cake your require please contact us and we would be happy to assist.
Please contact us to discuss your event needs. We will provide personalized quotes based on your requests.
6" Round
10-12 servings
Starting at $40
8" Round
20-24 servings
Starting at $60
10" Round
28-38 servings
Starting at $80
Please contact us with your request for a personalized quote
Slab Cakes
1/4 sheet 36-50 servings
Starting at $100
Other sizes available on request
You're engaged, congratulations!
The best part of wedding planning is yet to come…the cake tasting!
We have many options to suit every budget. Wedding quotes are fully cusomized and will vary depending on a number of things. For your free quote and to book a wedding tasting please email firstname.lastname@example.com with the following information:
Date of wedding
Number of guests attending (or expected to attend)
Venue location – whether you'd prefer delivery and set-up or if someone will be picking up themselves (please note that cakes larger than 2 tier require delivery)
Requested flavours (it's okay if you don't know what you want but please tell us if there is a specific flavour you'd prefer)
Design inspiration (links to pinterest boards for inspiration or wedding theme are appreciated to get the feel of your wedding so we can make design suggestions)
Please note that we also offer sweets tables and wedding favours. Please contact us to discuss this option.
Katherine did my wedding cake & macaroons and all I could say…. it was PERFECT! My family devoured the macaroons seconds after they were put out on the dessert table!
Their white bread is delicious, also their chocolate cake. The one thing I most love is their kindness . I have mobility issues and they go out of their way to bring my purchases to me. I appreciate that more than they know.
Is your mouth watering yet?
Bryson Family Bakery & Farm in Prince Edward Island Hours of Operation:
Please note that at this time we do not have a storefront open year round for browsing or purchasing. Our farmstand will run seasonally and products will be available by chance or by pre-order on our open dates. Farmer's markets are also available by chance or by pre-order.
Keep in touch and follow for more Bakery & Farm updates!
Proudly Owned & Operated in PEI.


text:
Solution for Level 510 (Ice Cream Caves)
How do you beat Candy Crush level 510? This page contains the solution of level 510 in episode 35 (Ice Cream Caves) from the popular iOS, Android and Facebook game Candy Crush Saga. This step-by-step walkthrough will guide you through each and every part of this game and assist you to find all secrets and solutions to complete this level.
In level 510 your goal is to finish the level within 35 moves. To earn 3 stars, you must earn at least 110,000 points by matching candies.
Strategy 1Try to destroy the meringues first.
Strategy 2Try not to work on the middle column, so the candy cannon won't spawn ingredients from there.
Strategy 3If the ingredients are stuck on the middle, do your best in finding the match that moves the ingredient.
There are no comments yet. Be the first to leave a comment!