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Lab or LAB, or variant may also refer to:
labs, a function that calculates the absolute value of a long integer in the C programming language
Labé is the main city and administrative capital of the Fouta Djallon region of Guinea. It has a population of about 200.000. It is the second largest city in the country after the capital Conakry in term of economic importance. Labé is situated some 450 km northeast of Conakry close to the geographic centre of Guinea.
The city was founded around 1755 by Karamoko Alpha mo Labé, a Muslim religious leader who introduced Islam in the region in the 18th century and who also founded a theocratic state in Fouta Djallon.
The city was the capital of the Diwal/province of Labe prior to French colonisation. It was home to Muslim leaders and scholars who resisted colonisation, such as Alpha Yaya Diallo. Labe is the most important city in the Moyenne (Middle)Guinea region also known as Fouta Djallon. Labe is considered as a major cultural and religious center in West Africa, especially among the Fulani people. Many Muslim scholars made Labe a famous learning place in Islamic studies. The most prominent of the erudites being Alfa Oumarou Rafiou (Dara Labe), Thierno Doura Sombili, Thierno Diawo Pellel, Thierno Aliou Bhouba Dian.
The Lab (Albanian: Llap, Serbian: Лаб/Lab) is a river in the north-eastern part of Kosovo. The 72 km (45 mi) long right tributary to the Sitnica river, it is the main river in the Malo Kosovo depression. Near its origin are remains of medieval palace of Serbian king Milutin (1282-1321) called Vrhlab (Serbian: Врхлаб, which means origin of the Lab).
The etymology of the river's name is derived from a pre-Slavic form Alb that underwent linguistic metathesis within Slavic giving the final form as Lab.
The Lab originates from the Kopaonik mountain, between the Pilatovica and Bela Stena peaks, on the border of Kosovo and Serbia. The river flows southward, through the region of Gornji Lab (Upper Lab), by the villages of Marince, Bela Stena, Murgula, Brece and Metohija, receives several smaller streams from the Kopaonik and after it passes the village of Donja Pakaštica, the Lab enters the Malo Kosovo field.
Malo Kosovo is located between the mountains of Kopaonik (north) and Prugovac (south) and, unlike the Gornji Lab, it is densely populated. After the villages of Dobri Do, Bajčina, Perane and Letance, the Lab reaches the town of Podujevo. At this point, the river bends gently to the southwest and its valley becomes the route for the regional road and railway Niš-Pristina. After the larger village of Glavnik, the Lab receives from the left the Batlava river at the village of Lužane, and from the right its major tributary, the Kačandolska reka by the village of Donje Ljupče.
Anomaly may refer to:
In quantum physics an anomaly or quantum anomaly is the failure of a symmetry of a theory's classical action to be a symmetry of any regularization of the full quantum theory. In classical physics an anomaly is the failure of a symmetry to be restored in the limit in which the symmetry-breaking parameter goes to zero. Perhaps the first known anomaly was the dissipative anomaly in turbulence: time-reversibility remains broken (and energy dissipation rate finite) at the limit of vanishing viscosity.
Technically, an anomalous symmetry in a quantum theory is a symmetry of the action, but not of the measure, and so not of the partition function as a whole.
A global anomaly is anomaly associated with global symmetry.
The most prevalent global anomaly in physics is associated with the violation of scale invariance by quantum corrections, quantified in renormalization. Since regulators generally introduce a distance scale, the classically scale-invariant theories are subject to renormalization group flow, i.e., changing behavior with energy scale. For example, the large strength of the strong nuclear force results from a theory that is weakly coupled at short distances flowing to a strongly coupled theory at long distances, due to this scale anomaly.
Anomalies is Cephalic Carnage's fourth full-length album. It was released on Relapse Records. A video was released for the album's single, "Dying Will Be the Death of Me". The song is a parody of American metalcore.
Anomalies was released on CD and 12" vinyl format. It was recorded from November to December 2004.


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A man has been arrested in Cookstown after the seizure of suspected cocaine on Wednesday, in a follow up raid to a major drugs bust in Belfast
The PSNI said they seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value in excess of a quarter of a million pounds in Belfast.
Detective Inspector Trevor Stevenson explains: "Officers carried out a planned stop of a vehicle on Forthriver Road at around 4.15pm and uncovered a number of packages of white powder. A basic field test indicated the powder was cocaine, a class A drug. At present the seizure is thought to be worth somewhere between £250,000 and £300,000 however further testing will be required.
"A 26 year old man was arrested by officers at the scene and remains in police custody this morning assisting us with our enquiries.
"Further suspected drugs, cutting agents and other items believed to be used in criminal enterprise were found during a number of follow up searches in Belfast and Cookstown.
"A 24 year old man was arrested during the Cookstown search and remains in custody this morning."
The detective added: "PSNI remains committed to tackling the sale and supply of drugs into Northern Ireland and will continue to carry out intelligence led and proactive operations like this one. Information from communities is vital in this and we would encourage people to continue to raise their suspicions with us and enable us to take action against the organised crime gangs involved in this kind of criminality."

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Scott Maccabe
President & Chief Executive Officer
Toshiba America Business Solutions & Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
Scott Maccabe currently serves as president and chief executive officer for both Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc. (TABS) and Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. As chief executive of TABS, Maccabe oversees the strategic direction and operations of the company, which is comprised of five divisions: the Electronic Imaging Division, Toner Products Division, Document Solutions Engineering Division, the International Division, and Toshiba Business Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation of TABS that operates a network of more than 100 office equipment dealers located throughout the United States and Latin America.
In his leadership role at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions – which Maccabe assumed in August 2015 – he is responsible for all facets of the company's technology products and solutions for retail store environments. His overarching responsibilities include strategy, development, manufacturing, marketing, sales, maintenance and services for the entire portfolio of store solutions, serving Toshiba's retail industry clients around the world. In addition to Maccabe's executive capacity, he also serves on the board of directors of Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
Since joining Toshiba in 2002, Maccabe has held leadership positions at Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. and in 2013 accepted his current role as president and chief executive officer at TABS. Under his guidance, TABS has experienced steady growth in both its hardware and solutions sales, successfully expanded its product portfolio with digital signage solutions, pioneered industry-related cloud solutions and received myriad business and product awards.
Prior to joining Toshiba, Maccabe held an array of senior roles in operations, marketing, sales and general management in the technology sector at Quantum, Vangard, Fujitsu Computer Products and StorageTek.
In addition to his extensive management experience, Maccabe is committed to community support while serving as a board member of several organizations including Mission Hospital, which is part of the St. Joseph Health System. He is an alumnus of the University of Colorado.


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The School Council - responding to local issues
Today the School Council delivered an inspiring assembly on loneliness which was led by Y6 councillors. Our student councillors planned, drafted and wrote a thought-provoking assembly and used their brilliant acting skills to highlight how different people from various walks of life may feel lonely at times. They shared ideas on how to help and the ways in which they plan to tackle lonelness within our school and local community.
We were also delighted to be joined by Mrs Armstong-Barr who shared her experiences of making a documentry for the BBC on the topic of loneliness. Needless to say, this has sparked some lively and thoughtful discussion around the school today with everyone keen to make a difference. Well done to all the School Council members for their iluminating and inspiring work.


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It seemed to start off as an ordinary day but the GI doctor came back with life shattering news. He said,"It never gets any easier after all these years, you've colo-rectal cancer". I'm glad wife was there to be with me and hold my hands. I was stunned at best and they sent me to emergency, before finally getting me a room for the night.
That was about three and a half years ago, my wife has still stuck by my side doing what she can to care and comfort me. Way more than her marriage vows ever seemed to require of her. That is when one finds out what real love is, and it is tough on both, that is for sure!


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An interesting report was released by management consulting firm, AlphaBeta. Their research revealed only 15% of the work brokers do could be automated in the near future. The difference with the service a broker offers is the personal touch. Face to face interaction is key to helping clients understand the process and navigate a path toward property ownership. A good broker project manages the entire process, keeping the client informed and assured every step of the way. There are no doubt points in the process where efficiency can be improved by automation, we at Mortgage Broker Sydney are constantly striving to make things better, but a broker's role will remain central and important for borrowers for many years to come!
The housing market figures for July have been released and, according to Core Logic, an increase in advertised stock levels may help to subdue prices somewhat. Combined with continuing affordability issues, we may see Sydney prices starting to ease through 2017. This is great news for first home buyers as they can more easily gain a foothold in what has been a frantic marketplace. NSW Govt Stamp duty concessions will also help, to find out more please call us or enquire through our website, we'd love to help! Investors are still choosing to sit on the sidelines while they wait to see what changes will come through next. The pace at which investor interest rates were being increased by the lenders seems to have cooled in the last couple of weeks.
In a recent survey, State Custodians Home Loans found one quarter of Gen Y believe they should continue to rent themselves but buy a property for which they find a tenant. This is referred to as rentvesting and is a practical way to enter the property market while continuing to live in your chosen lifestyle suburb. It may be too expensive to buy in Manly for example, but rent is relatively affordable so some buy where they can afford and get the best of both worlds. One pitfall is there are no first home buyer benefits such as stamp duty concessions when you are buying an investment property plus interest rates are now dearer than owner occupied loans but there are potentially some tax benefits. Our mortgage brokers can give you a basic overview of negative gearing but we will also recommend you seek the advice of an accountant of course.
In their most recent meeting, The Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave rates on hold at 1.5%, making September the 13th month in a row with no change to the official rate. This was expected because the Sydney and Melbourne markets are continuing to show signs of easing as a result of lenders tightening their credit rules for investors. This is positive news for owner occupiers generally but first home buyers especially will get a foot in the door so we are looking forward to helping those seeking keys to their first place this Spring. We have even started to notice lenders offering better rates even for loans with lower deposits, which have historically been charged a premium for the higher perceived risk. Reading between the lines I'd say lenders seem to be expecting prices to remain stable which is encouraging. If rates also remain low we expect the market to shift in favour of the home buyer. Call us now for expert advice!
Marc is a Mortgage Broker based in Melbourne with nearly two decades of experience. In his 18 years mortgage broking he has helped arrange too many loans to count but he still loves his work because he loves saving people time, effort, and money.


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The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter is an organized volunteer group whose members are stewards of the 10.5 mile long Westmoreland County section of the Great Allegheny Passage.
Monies are raised with memberships, grants, donations and events. These monies are used for maintenance and improvements of the trail.
The trail is physically maintained by the 'Over the Hill Gang' volunteers. They also support fundraising functions.
Other members assist in event planning, organizing, media, web sites, event execution, raffles and a variety of vital support duties. Events include the Run/Walk held in the spring, Trail Appreciation Day in June, Labor Day Poker Run, The Beer Fest with raffle baskets in October and the Bike Raffle.
Our Volunteer Trail Monitors are members who participate in training for qualification. They report trail conditions, clean up trash/hazards and offer help to visitors where necessary.
We are fortunate for our partnerships with the Belle Vernon Rotary Club who erected the Smithton pavilion and the West Newton Rotary who assisted Belle Vernon Rotary to overhaul the railcar located at West Newton Station. The railcar is becoming a unique asset for the community.
Our volunteer group consists of members with diverse talents, that all work as unit for the betterment of our trail section.
Get involved, become a member. Volunteer and participate in events. Your time will be rewarded with fun, friendship and accomplishment.
The trail is a wonderful asset for all of us to preserve, use and enjoy.
Keep up to date with trail news and events on the website Facebook page and on Twitter @bikeWYTC
Maria Hixson-VP
Karen Craig-President
Mary Reid-Secretary
Leslie Pierce, Treasurer
Caz Liszewski and Bob Hand.
The WYTC is a group of volunteers dedicated to maintaining and improving the 10.5 mile Westmoreland County, PA section of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP).
Whether you enjoy biking, hiking, walking, running or cross-country skiing, you will delight in the beauty of this section of the Great Allegheny Passage, a 150 mile-system of biking and hiking trails connecting Cumberland, MD and Pittsburgh, PA.
The Westmoreland Yough Trail Chapter (WYTC) of the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) is busy all year-long. It is used by individuals, families, of all ages who enjoy recreation, camaraderie, improving health, and making improvements to the Trail to benefit users.
Each year the WYTC organizes activities and events to benefit the community, its members, and visitors.
Whether you enjoy visiting the GAP at West Newton, occasionally, daily, or weekly, your participation means a lot.
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text: The 1825 Cellblock was the largest prison in the world: 476 feet long and originally four cells high and total of 800 cells. Each cell designed for one man often housed two. The cells were seven feet long by three feet wide and six feet seven inches high. Eventually two more stories were added increasing the total cells to 1,000. The plan was considered the best in the world. The 1825 Cellblock was nicknamed "The Big House" and "Castle on the Hudson"


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Located just minutes from PGA Village, Town Center at St. Lucie West offers a variety of dining and shopping including: Wal-Mart Supercenter, Beall's Department Store, Stein Mart, Staples, Petco, Party City, Panera Bread, Ross Dress for Less, Guitar Center, AC Moore, TGI Friday's, Starbuck's, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, GNC, Kay Jewelers, Moe's Southwest Grill
Explore the many dining and shopping options at The Landing at Tradition and Tradition Village Center. Over 50 choices including: Target, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, PetSmart, LA Fitness, Sports Authority, Olive Garden, Longhorn Steakhouse and Bagel Brothers. See the website for a complete list.
Vero Beach Outlets
Vero Beach Outlets features an impressive and growing collection of more than 60 leading designer and brand names where shoppers enjoy savings up to 65 percent off regular retail prices every day.
Visit us today to shop your favorites including Banana Republic Factory Store, Gap Outlet, Coach Outlet, J.Crew Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store and Nike Factory Store along with Restoration Hardware Outlet and Williams-Sonoma Outlet, among many more! And, while exploring our website, don't forget to join our VIP Savings Club to receive additional saving opportunities along with advance special event announcements reserved exclusively for our members.
Treasure Coast Square Mall
Treasure Coast Square is an indoor mall with an exterior Lifestyle Center that is conveniently located at the intersection of NW Federal Hwy & Jensen Beach Blvd. Among the over 120 stores Treasure Coast Square features Macy's, Dillard's, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, Express, Francesca's Collections and many more. Treasure Coast Square serves the nearby communities of Port St. Lucie, Jensen Beach and Stuart. While at Treasure Coast Square you can also watch the latest movies at the Regal 16 Cinemas theater complex where every theater features stadium seating and digital surround sound, consider making it dinner & a movie by enjoying a sit down dinner at Ruby Tuesday or at one of our grab & go choices such as Chik-Fil-A or Subway.
Grocery Stores
Stock up your refrigerator to enjoy all of the amenities of your spacious kitchen. Port St. Lucie offers many choices nearby.


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|No. 409, Issue I, July 2017/July/2017
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|04. Situation of identifying symptoms of autism spectrum disorders at preschool children of students at Vinh Long College of Education
| Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. Autism's most-obvious signs tend to appear at early years of age. Some developmental delays associated with autism can be identified and addressed even earlier. Identification of symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in preschool children will early alert and support parents to help these children integrate better into the community. Therefore, guiding the pedagogical students through the signs of autism at children is required. The article mentions situation of identifying symptoms of autism spectrum disorders at preschool children of students at Vinh Long College of Education.
Keywords: Identification, symptoms, autism spectrum disorders, preschool children.
|Ngô Thanh Trúc
|Identification, symptoms, autism spectrum disorders, preschool children
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|Archived February 20, 2019
Olivia Cheriton Joins USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
Olivia Cheriton has joined the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center in Santa Cruz, California, as an oceanographer in support of several projects: Pacific Coral Reef Geology and Oceanography, National Seafloor Mapping and Benthic Habitat Studies, and Climate Change Impacts to the U.S. Pacific and Arctic Coasts.
Olivia earned her Ph.D. at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). Funded by the U.S. Office of Naval Research, she used bottom-mounted instrument packages, moorings, and vessel surveys to study the physical oceanographic controls on coastal-ocean plankton patches called "thin layers." She also received a U.S. Defense University Research Instrumentation Program Award for developing a new oceanographic equipment package that includes an undulating underwater vehicle with integrated optical and chemical sensors.
After receiving her Ph.D. in 2008, Olivia worked as a postdoctoral researcher with a joint position between UCSC and the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, and then as a postdoctoral researcher at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories in Moss Landing, California.Olivia has lectured and taught classes on physical oceanography, data-analysis techniques in marine science, and oceanographic instrumentation for students at UCSC, Stanford University, and Moss Landing Marine Labs. She has extensive experience overseeing dozens of simultaneous moorings and tripods with acoustic, optical, and chemical time-series oceanographic sensors; collecting oceanographic data from vessels; water-column and seabed sampling; data processing and data visualization; and publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
in this issue:
Sediment Movement in the Northern Chandeleur Islands
Recovery Slows for California's Sea Otters
Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Welcomes Andy O'Neill
Olivia Cheriton Joins Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
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Suppose I have a Morphun, Vortex deck. I play my Vortex card with 3 pills and lose, with Morphun's ability, I should have 9 (pills that I have left) + 2 (Vortex bonus) + 1 (Morphun's ability) = 12 Pills, but it won't be 12, it will be just 11. I think when Vortex loses a round, Morphun's ability is not taken into consideration. But when Vortex wins, I have noticed, all is fine. Why?


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DUXBURY, Vt. — Randy George has a phrase to describe the bread he bakes: "enjoyable carbohydrates."
"The food is good — I really do believe that," said George, his work clothes covered with a thin dusting of flour. "We do all need a certain amount of carbs."
George's company, Red Hen Baking, makes "artisan breads," hearty, crusty loaves baked without additives or preservatives. And in this era of all things low-carb, George and other artisan bakers say business is prospering as customers shun refined breads for the organic, whole-grain flour and local ingredients used in their handmade varieties.
"They've taken the time to educate customers on what it is they are actually buying when they're buying artisan products," said Gina Piccolino, executive director of the Bread Bakers Guild of America. "Be educated — don't just get caught up in a fad diet."
Piccolino backed up her claim with a recent survey of the guild, which boasts 1,300 members from home bakers to suppliers.
Crafted by hand
The guild surveyed its 260 artisan bakeries last year, and 78 percent of the 202 who responded said sales remained level or grew from 2002 to 2003. In the same poll, 92 percent said sales of partial or fully whole-grain breads and pastries stayed the same or grew during the same period.
The numbers reveal buyers' preference for wholesome breads crafted by the hand of the baker, not the machine, Piccolino said.
"Multigrain, whole-grain, whole-wheat kinds of products are good for you," she said.
Artisan breadmaking has its origins in the ethnic bakeries of America's immigrant communities, Piccolino said.
But the kind practiced today is more of a "renaissance," she said, a phenomenon that began roughly at the same time as the back-to-the-land and natural foods movements of the 1970s. And artisan bakers tend to hold many of the same values associated with those movements: a belief in healthy living, a respect for nature, a commitment to using local ingredients.
The evolution of O'Bread, an artisan bakery in Shelburne, reflects the history and values of that renaissance.
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Unaffected by low-carb diets
O'Bread — the name is inspired in part by a Japanese prefix that connotes appreciation or admiration — has kept its focus local since Chuck and Carla Conway started the bakery in 1977. Using wheat grown on a farm in Bridport, the Conways stay close to home when it comes to marketing their bread: Most of it is sold at markets and natural food stores in and around Shelburne, with some taken by courier to Montpelier and across Lake Champlain to New York. A few loaves are sent via United Parcel Service to customers in Michigan and Virginia.
"It's a nice little close circle," said Chuck Conway, 54.
O'Bread was one of a small number of bakeries of its kind in the country when it started in the late 1970s, Conway said. At the time, Conway said, he and his wife made heavy breads with ingredients like beer. The market for such breads was limited.
Find out how dietary advice has changed"You wouldn't take them to mother," he recalled. But the couple gradually widened their repertoire, making breads with unbleached white flour — classic French baguettes and ciabatta, an Italian bread characterized by its Swiss cheese-like holes — that proved to be more popular.
"The product is so different than what used to be available," said Conway, referring to the refined breads that once dominated the supermarket aisle. "People try it and like it."
That simple dictum seems to mean good business for O'Bread, whose sales have been unaffected by the growing popularity of low-carb products.
"We haven't noticed a change in our overall sales or our business pattern," Conway said. With one notable exception.
"We do have people asking me about low-carb bread," he said, laughing.
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Six earn all-UIC for TV baseball
Even though Cody Hackman played catcher about as much as he was in centerfield, the Turkey Valley senior was named an Upper Iowa Conference first team outfielder for the 2017 season.
He was the only Trojan to land on the first team, but Evan Busta, Wyatt Blazek and Cale Reicks were listed as second teamers and Evan Drilling and Mason Goerend were honorable mention picks.
In conference games, Hackman's batting average of .568 led the UIC among athletes with 10 or more at bats. He had 25 hits, which tied for second and was second in the league with a slugging percentage of .727.
For the rest of the story, please see the August 1 Tribune.


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Book Description
World's business decisions depend on business environment, which is highly dynamic. This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the core topics that are central to the business environment. Each topic is presented in a very systematic way aimed to develop the reader's ability in understanding and analyzing the internal and external environmental factors that affect the business environment. The subsequent factors, that is, Economy Systems, Economic Environment, Industrial Environment, Technological Environment, Social Environment, Political Environment, International Environment, Legal Environment, Natural Environment and Demographic Environment, and their roles in business decisions are discussed elaborately in this book.The book is divided into seven units and each unit is again divided into different sections. It provides a strong conceptual framework for the study and understanding of the various aspects of business environment. The recent policy changes are also incorporated in the appropriate sections.This book is designed to keep the standard requirement of business management, commerce and economics students at graduate and postgraduate levels.


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The Shepherd of the Hills Trout Hatchery is operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation and produces both Rainbow and Brown Trout for not only Lake Taneycomo but other state trout fishing facilities. The Visitor Center features a display of wildflowers and plants indigenous to the area as well as a nature display and a short video on the hatchery and the process of producing the trout that makes Lake Taneycomo one of the premier trout fisheries in the nation. There is also a huge aquarium with some "lunker" Brown and Rainbow Trout indicating the size of some of the trout in Lake Taneycomo. Catch a guided hatchery tour at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, & 2 pm weekdays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Enjoy the wildlife-viewing blind and tower and get a glimpse of some of our native wildlife. Hike nearly 3 miles of trails (easy to moderate) through forests and glades. The Visitor Center opens at 9:00 a.m. every day except, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Where to Find the Best Hot Chocolate in Branson
With colder weather comes warmer drinks, holiday nostalgia and a constant craving for all things sugar and Christmas treats! It's here, folks. It's that time


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"Home is the center of my being where I can hear the voice that says, 'you are my beloved in whom I am well pleased.' Jesus made it clear that the same voice that he heard in the Jordan River and on Mount Tabor can be heard by me. He makes it clear that there is a home with the Father. But if I decide to keep control, if I go out into the world, I will keep running around asking everything, 'do you really love me, do you really love me?' I give all the power to the voices of the world. It is the world that defines me then. The world's love is full of ifs, 'yes I love you if you are good-looking, if you are intelligent, if you are well off, if you are educated, if you have connections, if you are productive'… But when I am home with the Father then I know I am the beloved, I can confront and console and admonish without any fear of rejection or need for affirmation, I can suffer persecution without the need for revenge or receive praise without using it as proof of my goodness.
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The Return of the Prodigal Son (emphasis mine)
I have spent my life begging the world to affirm me. I have spent my life being sweet and fun and hoping that in return you will say, "She is so sweet and fun!" A lot of times it has worked.
I have spent my life withholding my opinion for the sake of the happiness of the crowd. I have spent my life in love with your praise. I took praise from the teachers who called me "responsible" and "nice." I took praise from the youth group leaders who called me "a leader" and "a servant." I took praise from every friend who would give it to me. From the boys in college who took me aside to proclaim my "godliness." (I was at a Christian school. "Godliness" was basically like saying "hotness" in Jesus code.) I've spent my adulthood begging you to affirm my gifts. I've spent motherhood longing for someone to crown me The Dream Mom. Every Boy's Ideal Mother.
And when that hasn't come, when the coworkers's personality was not into "sweet and fun," when the teacher wasn't impressed with "niceness," when the guy I liked was not in love with "godliness," or when my failure as a mother was lit brightly on display for the passerby (or family member) to experience, I have been crushed.
I have been broken into a helpless mess.
It's not just that it's hard if you don't like me. It's everything if you don't like me. You're opinion of me is My Everything.
They call that a "People Pleaser," you know. They say I have a problem.
We have the upstairs flat of a typical San Francisco house. We moved in November 1st and are still deep in the process of settling into our home, a home where our lives are lived directly above our neighbors. Our neighbors have been in the flat below our place for around eight years. They've been lucky in terms of city-living: always they've had a quiet couple living above them. For eight years they tell us they never heard their neighbors.
Until now. Our hallway is long and open and it flows the distance of the apartment, all the way from the living room at the front of the house, straight into the boys' bedroom. It's a dream hallway for little boys. Can they do anything but run? Do four- year-olds and almost-two-year-olds ever get anywhere without running? And how does one go about helping a toddler learn not to throw their cup out of the crib onto the unforgiving floor at 5 in the morning, the crash making the sort of sound that wakes my sleeping neighbors?
We've had ongoing discussions with our neighbors about the noise made in this house. We've bought them flowers, said, "We're taking this very seriously. We want to be respectful of you." We've kept our tempers. We've prayed. I've instituted the, "do not run rule in the hallway" rule. (Which is the worst rule ever because I feel like I'm saying 'no' all day long and nothing's ever changing.) We've spent more money on carpeting. And my husband says, That's all we can do, Micha.
And it's true. I can't unmake my children's childishness. I can't stop the tantrums that erupt in the unforeseen hours. I can't curb the loud playing. And I don't want to. This is my children's home. This is their childhood.
So, instead, I'm living my days tightly wrung. Clenching my jaw at every sound, tightening my throat in fear of every doorbell. What if it's them here to say I've done it again? Here to say that if I were a good mom, I'd have some control over my kids?
I had a realization a couple of weeks ago. I found myself more concerned with what the strangers downstairs think of me (my character, my success as a mom) than the comfort of my kids in their home. And I realized, I have a problem.
Where does it stop? How do I let the anxiety out of my jaw, content to live with kindness, but not controlled by the thoughts of every one else? How do I untwist the fear of failing (in this case: failing as a neighbor) that is making my days jumpy and angst-ridden?
So, of course, yesterday on the second Sunday of Epiphany, when my pastor spoke about Christ's baptism, he spoke directly to me. He spoke to those of us who are never Enough.
He said, "John the Baptist is saying, 'Repent. See that this great king is coming – and he's good. He is coming with grace in his hand.'"
With grace in his hand. My pastor said that when the heavens opened over Jesus in his baptism, the scripture describes the skies as literally "torn." They cannot be put back together again the same way. Nothing will ever be the same between earth and heaven.
And God announces his son as his beloved. "Of course Jesus will remember that he is the beloved," my pastor said. Over and over, throughout his humanity, in every moment of uncertainty, in every moment of pain, Jesus will have to remember that God split open the heavens and said those words: Beloved. Beloved. Beloved.
Learning that I am enough, no matter what judgment any one else makes of me: This is the process of becoming whole, of becoming wholehearted. I cannot remove the anxiety I feel when my kids run down the hall and I picture the neighbor's frustration or disapproval. But I can stand in the mirror and say: I am enough because I am God's beloved. My kids are enough because they are God's beloved.
And I believe that might just change everything.
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Forget color-coded buttons and plastic guitars. There's now a better way to play killer rock-and-roll songs while actually learning to play a real guitar while you're at it. This game/guitar pack features the Squier Bullet HSS Stratocaster and BandFuse: Rock Legends which comes with its own interface to connect the guitar to your Xbox or Playstation console and have you rocking out in no time.
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Australia needs to look out to the world if we are going to maintain our standard of living
Corporate Australia has often been criticised for failing to grasp the full potential of Asia, since former PM Julie Gillard launched the 'Australia in the Asian Century' white paper seven years ago.
I agree that Australia is at risk of becoming too inward-looking. The Asian middle class is expected to grow to 1.7 billion people in 2020 and to 3 billion in 2030. We need to look out to the world if we are going to maintain our standard of living.
But our companies have been put off investing in Asia, as institutional shareholders have pushed them to expand their domestic rather than overseas operations. They have been encouraged to return capital in the form of special franked dividends.
As a country, we need large Australian-based multinationals which bring to our economy considerable benefits from corporate functions such as Treasury, Strategy, Procurement, Risk, Insurance and Marketing. These advantages have been underplayed. We do not want to become just a "subsidiary economy".
Australia introduced the imputation regime in 1987 and made franking credits refundable for superfunds, individuals and charities about 17 years ago. I believe it is time to revisit and, possibly, rebalance our tax system such that we become more outward-looking.
Conceptually, one option is to move to a partial imputation system, using the funds saved from reduced franking credits to lower the company tax rate and to put a discount on unfranked dividends paid by Australian companies. This could be a general direction for change.
There would be five key advantages of such a move:
Firstly, it would reduce the disincentive for Australian companies to invest offshore and enhance the chances of retaining head offices of major businesses in our capital cities. This would be consistent with our need to look out to the world in the Asian Century.
Secondly, such a proposal would slightly tilt the investment bias away from safer short-term investments (which are more likely to produce franking credits) and towards longer-term ventures, possibly riskier, but ones which could produce significant market-generating innovations.
Third, it would reduce the incentive for high dividend payout ratios which can act as a disincentive to innovative investments – by, say, our major banks in the Fintech sector.
Fourthly, it would improve the attractiveness of R&D, through the discount on unfranked dividends. Currently the tax concessions associated with R&D cannot be passed on to shareholders.
And finally, the partial imputation system would still provide an incentive, albeit reduced, to pay Australian tax. It would also lessen the incentive for streaming taxable dividends.
Would such a proposal change investment? There are four important groups which would not be significantly impacted:
Large listed companies with a dominant international shareholder base. These entities have a foreign cost of capital. Indeed imputation, for this group, is simply a subsidy to domestic investment.
Australian subsidiaries of large international groups are mostly not affected, although it may make some difference on withholding tax.
Small to medium private groups tend to use structures which do not rely on imputation, except for Self-Managed Super Funds. Finally, there is an investment group, particularly in property and infrastructure, which largely use trust structures, so that tax is paid at the unit-holder level. They do not rely on the imputation system.
So who would be most affected? Large and medium-sized companies with a dominant domestic shareholder base, for whom imputation does lower the cost of capital. But looking out to the future, we need significant Australian investment in overseas economies. A partial imputation system with a lower company rate and a discount on unfranked dividends, would assist in achieving this.
It is not without accident that the last two decades have seen many countries retreat from full imputation, and adopt a partial system. The list includes the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, Norway, Singapore and Malaysia. The reason is largely that as our world becomes more global, imputation produces less benefit.
Half a millennium ago, in the first half of the 15th century, China had the best maritime fleet in the world. They had reached the east coast of Africa well before Henry the Navigator, and Australia before Hartog and Cook.
However, the Confucians of the Ming Dynasty court wanted to look inward, closing shipyards and limiting the size of ships that could be built. The next five centuries saw a substantial decline in living standards in China.
In 1983, Deng Xiaoping gave a speech to select members of the Central Committee of Chinese Communist Party, advocating that China look out to the world. Thus begun the greatest rise in living standards the world has seen.
We need to look out more.
First published in The Australian 25 september 2017
Tags Imputation credits, Tax


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NATS campaign tracking in Nifty Stats!
This is a great feature mainly for webmasters who are promoting affiliate programs using different sources, for example on blogs, free sites, or on other niched sites.
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World Bank gives in to Swedish concerns about new health fund
The World Bank has presented a new fund for maternal health, the GFF, as a massive USD 12 billion initiative. But it is not clear where all this money will come from. The original plan to lock GFF grants into IDA funding was toned down due to objections from Sweden. DT has learned that the bank intends to ask donors to provide guarantees for commercial IBRD loans to the health sector in the poorest countries.Read more >>
Kulild takes stock as she leaves Norad
After five years as Director General of Norad, Villa Kulild will be heading for the position of chief bureaucrat at the Ministry of Transport and Communication in Oslo.Read more >>
Finnish budget proposal: aid level drops to 0.35% of GNI
In the budget proposal for 2016, UN agencies will take the biggest hit, while Finnfund is the only recipient of Finnish aid that will have more resources next year.Read more >>


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The SVRI aims to increase awareness and promote research on sexual violence and its linkages to other forms of violence to influence policy and practice, particularly in low and middle income countries.
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Sexual violence can take place in different circumstances and settings. These include coerced sex in marriage and dating relationships, rape by strangers, systematic rape during armed conflict, sexual harassment, sexual abuse of children, sexual abuse of people with mental and physical disabilities, forced prostitution and sexual trafficking, child marriage, denial of the right to use contraception, forced abortion and violent acts against the sexual integrity of women, including female genital cutting and obligatory inspections for virginity.
Jewkes, R, Sen, P & Garcia-Moreno C, Chapter 6. Sexual Violence. In Krug EG et al., eds. World report on violence and health, Geneva, World Health Organisation (2002).


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January 27, 2012
Nathan Chmura of CrossFit Nor'Easter talks about CrossFit, beer and The Big Lebowski.
The CrossFit Journal is pleased to present another profile designed to help you get to know some of the best people in our community.
Nate Chmura is a Level 1 trainer at CrossFit Nor'Easter, in Hartford, Conn.
He has a soft spot for Bill Murray.
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Betting seems to be a craze in recent times. So far we have seen betting on boxing matches, in gambles or in other cases. But now you can see different polls on news channels or in Casinos even, players are betting on upcoming presidential election.
In United States President is considered as the face of the nation itself. So gambling or betting on presidential elections does not really look good so people vote against the betting on elections. Yes, it is indeed a good matter to turn the people on for betting, but that is not quite a good sign at all. A presidential election is no-way a matter of a 'Game' but it is a public interest that decides the future of the nation. So, there is no way a presidential election can be called or taken as a 'Game'.
We know Las Vegas is known for its different life-style and ideas. We know the popularity of the casinos in Las Vegas. But it is not right to bet on presidential elections, neither it is acceptable to make that a part of the future commodity market when it represents the well beings of the nation.
Recently CFTC had called for a proposal to allow options for having the presidential election as 'gaming'. It mentioned that this would not be taken as a public interest. But CNBC reported that this proposal by CFTC has been declined by Las Vegas casino officials. It surely proves the locals political sincerity that prevented the casino bosses from making the presidential election as an issue of gaming. The future representatives of the country cannot be taken as a bet or 'game' ever, this message has become clear with the step.
It is easy to make any issue a commodity to the people now a day. Therefore some people may take advantage and take some step like this where some important things like presidential election can be taken as a matter for betting. But once again Las Vegas people proved that they are aware of the game more than anyone in the nation and so they are not ready to take up any matter as a bet.
Even if you think of making betting legal, still it should not ever be mingled with anything that is national interest or public interest. Presidential election or senatorial election is a matter that almost every people in every country take seriously. So it may seem as defaming the nation by making the presidential election issue as a matter of game or bet.
Many other things have been accepted as a matter of betting so far. Not only game, sometimes people even bid on some un-natural things just by predicting a possible outcome for any certain matter. But it had not ever been a matter like presidential matter. Anything could be sold in the modern world if those are accepted by the people; but when it comes to a delicate matter like presidential election, the matter takes turn to a new and different direction.
People prefer to vote for the candidates on the basis of the works or reforms they have done or they promise to do. Those matters are delicate enough for the common people. And no matter what commodity is getting sold to the people, but the maximum number of buyers one can found are generally common people, who do not love to put their future on bet. Here, it may seem that the people have taken the proposal as a bet with their own futures. That is where the difference of the view-point has been created. No doubt, Las Vegas people stood for the correct option.


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On one level, it's comforting to know that a company's HR department cares so much that its employees are fit and healthy.
But on another, this is absolutely ridiculous.
YouTuber Thom O'Neill told Twitter about a recent encounter that his brother had after sending an occupational health form to a new employer and unwittingly making a mistake.
Read below - and bear in mind that the ideal BMI range is between 18.5 and 24.9...
A classic example of this:
Excellently, one other Twitter user pointed out that the NHS's Healthy Weight Calculator tool describes a height of 4cm as 'unlikely' - yet 5cm is apparently fine, even with a 'regular' adult weight and age.
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1.5 Cooper Sport II 3dr
- 2019
- 9,406 miles
- Petrol
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Name of the foundation
1 § The name of the foundation is Insamlingsstiftelsen Modern Assyrian Research Archive Foundation (The Fundraising Foundation Modern Assyrian Research Archive), abbreviated MARA Foundation.
Purpose and role of the foundation
2 § The foundation is not tied to any political or religious organization. The purpose of the foundation is to raise and manage funds that will be used to finance the operation of gathering, managing and publishing source material about Assyrians in modern time. The source material is gathered from all over the world where Assyrians are settled, in the form of digitization and donation of materials. The material will be tended to and archived, and published on the internet and in physical form in the archive and library of the foundation. The source material consists of books, journals and newspapers, documents, articles and pictures, audio and video recordings.
The source material that is gathered shall enable research and studies regarding cultural, linguistic and historical questions concerning the Assyrians in modern times. Researchers and students will for the first time be able to access material from a single instance, which makes this a worldwide unique collection. The common public will also have access to the material in the same way as researchers and students. This facilitates a continued establishment of the Assyrian identity in future generations of Assyrian youth in Diaspora and the homeland.
The funds raised from the call of the foundation and its founders shall, as independent capital, promote above stated purposes permanently. The foundation reserves the right to refuse donations, gifts or cooperation that does not conform with the foundation's values or policy.
The foundation shall cooperate with the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Cambridge, England and those universities and/or institutions the foundation considers appropriate and conform with its values.
3 § The assets of the foundation consist of funds raised by call of the founders, funds collected and contributed otherwise, excess funds from the foundation's own operations and also returns/yield on the foundation's assets.
The foundation is the owner of all material acquired by and donated to the foundation in both physical and digital form and (in addition) related intellectual property.
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4 § The foundation shall be managed and represented by a board seated in Stockholm.
5 § The foundation shall consist of at least three (3) and a maximum of six (6) members and two (2) reserves/deputies. The members and deputies are elected for a period of four (4) years with the possibility of extension. The board, including resigning members, owns the right to suggest and elect new members. The board chooses its chairman and vice chairman within itself. Deputies do not own the right to vote but do own the right to participate and comment in board meetings.
6 § The board's main task is to manage raised funds in a prudent manner in order to receive the highest return possible based on low-risk investments; to follow ethical investment rules and principles; to keep collection- and administration costs as low as possible.
7 § The quorum for valid decision making requires more than half of the board to be present. Decisions are valid if more than half of the present board members vote for the alternative. In the event of a tie, the chairman has a casting vote.
If the decision refers to changes in statutes according to 16 § or liquidation according to 17 §, at least three quarters of the total number of board members have to vote for the decision.
8 § The board shall gather at least once every fiscal year by the summon of the chairman. The chairman shall furthermore summon the board at the request of two or more members. Board meetings shall be recorded on protocol with minutes approved by the chairman seconded by one at the meeting elected member. Protocols shall be recorded in a numerical sequence and stored safely.
9 § Two board members in union are valid signatories of the foundation.
10 § No fee is paid to board members. Reimbursements are made for necessary and reasonable costs.
11 § It is the ambition of the foundation to annually award a scholarship, MARA-stipendiet (the MARA scholarship), when the board finds that applications received meet the established criteria. Should no qualified applications be received during one fiscal year, the scholarship shall not be awarded. The decision if and to whom the scholarship should be awarded is determined exclusively by the board.
The full board decides, with a majority of three quarters, to whom the scholarship should be awarded. The decision is made at the latest September 30 each year. Applications can be submitted throughout the year but no later than July 31 each year.
The MARA scholarship shall be awarded to researchers or students whose main studies are based on Assyrians in modern time and can benefit academia and the public. The board owns the right to issue detailed rules concerning the scholarship, such as conditions and scholarship amounts.
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12 § The foundation shall keep records of financial accounts in accordance with the Swedish accounting act (Bokföringslagen (1999: 1078)). The board is responsible for keeping complete records in accordance with the prevalent law at the time. Fiscal year shall be the calendar year.
13 § The board shall prepare an annual report each year, at the latest April 30, over the previous fiscal year in accordance with the Swedish annual reports act (Årsredovisningslagen (1995: 1544)) and shall contain specifications of how the purpose of the foundation has been promoted during the fiscal year.
14 § An approved or authorized auditor shall audit the board's administration.
15 § The foundation shall be subject to supervision under the Swedish Foundation act (Stiftelselagen (1994:1220)).
16 § Changes in these statutes, except for the name of the foundation (1 §) and purpose (2 §), may be made by the board of the foundation without the consent of authorities. A majority of three quarters, as described in 7 §, is required.
17 § The foundation shall through the board's decision, with a majority as described in 7 §, be dissolved through liquidation. On dissolution of the foundation the assets shall be used in accordance with the foundation's purpose in the manner the board decides. In the case of liquidation, authorization of liquidation is required from Kammarkollegiet.
18 § If the foundation's accounts are terminated, the foundation is dissolved, or the foundation is deprived of its accounts, then it is required to follow the provisions of Stiftelsen för Insamlingskontroll (the foundation for collection control) regarding accountability, until the point at which collected funds are consumed.


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LYNCHBURG, Va. – No. 15 Franklin & Marshall outscored No. 12 Lynchburg 5-2 in the fourth to defeat the Hornets 14-11 in non-conference men's lacrosse action Sunday afternoon. The Diplomats improved to 1-0 while the Hornets fell to 0-2.
After an early goal by the Hornets, F&M netted two straight with goals from Luke Keating and Harry Rice to go out front 2-1. The Hornets responded with a 4-0 spurt and for a 5-2 advantage at 13:09 in the second quarter. The Diplomats answered with a three-goal spurt of their own and went into the break tied at 5-5. Kevin Mollihan started the run and Keating struck twice off assists from Tucker McBride and Ronan Garcia.
Shane McBride found Tucker McBride 50 seconds into the third to give the Diplomats a 6-5 edge, but the Hornets put together a four-goal run for a 9-6 lead at midway through the third. F&M countered with three goals to end the third and tied the game at 9-9 heading into the final frame.
The Diplomats extended their run to five straight with two scores in the first six minutes of the fourth. Tucker McBride put the go-ahead goal through at 12:07 and Ellis Llewellyn scored at 9:21 to make it 11-9. Harry Rice struck in the middle of two goals by Lynchburg and the Diplomats sealed the victory with two scores in the final two minutes. Rice had the first and Mollihan put the final tally through.
Harry Rice and Kevin Mollihan finished with four scores each, Luke Keating had a hat trick and Tucker McBride ended with two scores and one helper. Ellis Llewellyn struck once and Shane McBride handed out two assists while Ronan Garcia ended with one assists.
Jarrett Donaghy ended with five ground balls while Christopher Casey collected four for F&M. Scott Hatch turned away four shots and improved to 1-0 with C.J. Santora taking the loss with nine stops.
F&M outshot Lynchburg 48-36, held a 24-22 edge in ground balls, but the Hornets held a slight 15-14 advantage in face offs.
The Diplomats return action next Saturday when F&M hosts Frostburg State in the home opener at Shadek Stadium at 3:00 p.m.


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Matt Spike Archive - From 2012 / 2013
Following on from Kilker winning Mr Leather UK 2012 contest, Matt Spike took a series of photos in the streets of London, one with St Paul's Cathedral in the back-ground.
The image of Kilker smoking a cigar while leaning against a wall has become something of an iconic photo and has been widely used across Europe and indeed the world to promote various leather events, in particular regional Mr Leather contests.
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We came back from Michigan, and now we would discover what our "settling in" period would be like. There is a "honeymoon" phase that you read about with adoption reunions, and I think Jeanne's trip to Scranton and our trip to Michigan were a part of that phase. There's so much excitement in the beginning, and uncertainty, and emotions – it's all sort of a whirlwind.
We lived far away, and this was before the internet really took off. So, we talked on the phone. We exchanged gifts for holidays, birthdays, etc.
I came back from Michigan armed with (finally) what my family medical history was. I wanted to become pregnant, and I knew now that I (and my then-husband) would have to get genetic testing. I won't say why – maybe I will in future postings, (I'd have to find out if it is okay) – but not now.
Luckily, everything turned out okay, and I was able to go ahead and try to become pregnant. It was a long road – so it seemed at the time, and after 10 months of trying, I was thrilled to find out I was finally pregnant.
I don't recall a lot of phone conversations with Jeanne at this time. I was, of course wrapped up in my life, and being pregnant.
I think it was then that I noticed that Jeanne was a little – "off"? For lack of a better word. She seemed very self-absorbed in this phase of our relationship, and that seemingly self-absorption would only increase as time went on. Things were very superficial, and I didn't understand why. I was learning a bit more of her own family dynamics, and I remember at the time, being grateful for being in the family that I was in.
My birth mother didn't seem "connected" – with me, or my pregnancy. This seemed surprising to me. And, as time went on and my delivery date drew near, this surprise would only deepen.


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Analysis of Cyclic Fluctuations of Charge Motion and Mixture Formation in a DISI Engine in Stratified Operation
Engine processes are subject to cyclic fluctuations, which a have direct effect on the operating and emission behavior of the engine. The fluctuations in direct injection gasoline engines are induced and superimposed by the flow and the injection. In stratified operation they can cause serious operating problems, such as misfiring. The current state of knowledge on the formation and causes of cyclic fluctuations is rather limited, which can be attributed to the complex nature of flow instabilities. The current investigation analyzes the cyclic fluctuations of the in-cylinder charge motion and the mixture formation in a direct injection gasoline engine using laser-optical diagnostics and numerical 3D-calculation. Optical measurement techniques and pressure indication are used to measure flow, mixture formation, and combustion processes of the individual cycles.