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Parth was very good at grasping concepts. He would listen and ask questions in the class if he was not clear about something that was part of the syllabus. Moreover, his family was always there to help him and they encouraged him to understand the concept rather than mugging up what was written in the books.
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The Design for Six Sigma Certification, also called DFSS Certification, is designed to test your knowledge of Six Sigma with new-process design principles. DFSS uses the Six Sigma methodology to develop new products, services, or processes. The main objective of DFSS is to "design it right the first time" to avoid redoing or redesigning a new process.
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What is DFSS DFSS History Quality Concepts Quality Dimensions Quality Tools Pareto Analysis Quality Concepts QFD TRIZ Lean Principles The Basics of Lean Lean Processes Lean Industries Lean & Six Sigma Lean Analysis Product Development PD Stages Quality Methods DFSS Deployment DFSS Phases Project Charter DFSS Tasks VOC CTQ | Project Algorithm Customer Requirements Customer Research Develop Concepts Quality Mapping Transfer Function Design for DFX Tolerance Settings Validate the Design Mass Production Project Risk DFSS Scorecard Axiomatic Design FMEA Experimental Design Design Optimization Tolerance Design Precision/Tolerance RSM Method Summary DMADOV Final Exam: Timed exam PCUs earned: 20 |
It is recommended that you have an understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles before taking the Design for Six Sigma Certification, however it is not required. Members who have a Six Sigma Green Belt or higher will generally gain the most from this certification. The DFSS certification training course includes all of the course work required to study for and pass the final exam.
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In the for-profit universe of attention-whoring, there's no such thing as bad press. Saying anything to get your name trending and increasing your social-media following is the name of the game. To have others spend time and energy either agreeing with or lambasting at your takes is the ultimate addiction for those sickos. And in the sports world, one of the biggest and fringe attention pleasure-seekers is Jason Whitlock, who's latest sermon on finding whatever is trending and inserting his name into the discussion in some awful way veered into antisemitism on Wednesday.
Whitlock quotes scripture Revelation 2:9 and ends his tweet with #Kanye. Name-dropping that antisemitic rapper represents a wedge of society which only deranged or don't-give-a-fuck people are entering willingly these days. The passage reads to me as the former ESPN and FOX Sports commentator equating the Jewish people as the devil, setting the world back at least 80 years to target the Jewish community in a similar fashion to the Nazis. It's really heavy, heart-wrenching content.
The only logical way to digest anti-semitism is as bigoted comments. Therefore Whitlock can't possibly see this attention as negative. He craves being part of the general discussion when it comes to anything sports related, since his draw in name recognition alone doesn't cut it. Anyone with a brain would know how ridiculous they sound spewing blind hate against Jewish people. I'd believe Whitlock falls in the empty-cranium category. Let me also break the fourth wall — if his intention was to get people pissed off enough to write stories about him, congrats Jason. Also congrats on being a lunatic. And for the crowd that says we shouldn't write about this at all, letting his comments be without holding Whitlock accountable is worse than showing you the egregious error of his ways.
Which is worse, Jason? Actually believing the bigotry you type or knowing the falsehoods and damage that could be caused by your words and actively participating in antisemitism to further the attention-seeking goals you've set for your career? Neither is good. Both are potentially destructive. You have nearly 600,000 followers on Twitter alone. Knowing you have a responsibility to tread carefully with an audience that wide, where truly every message of yours goes viral, is paramount and comes at a time as antisemitism is on the rise. The Anti-Defamation League, whose mission is to stop the mistreatment of Jewish people and provide equal treatment for all, found 2,717 antisemitism events in 2021, a 34 percent increase from 2020. That averages to more than seven such incidents per day. But by all means, tweet about Jews and Satan being equal.
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Calling out bigotry and racism in any form is the right move. Jewish people standing up for themselves against easily disproved lies and unprovoked attacks from famous people shouldn't be controversial. Whitlock's moved further from reality as his career has gone on, as the one-time Colin Cowherd fill-in now has been relegated to FOX News' airwaves. He's a rotating guest of Tucker Carlson's, who's embodied right-wing politics and all of its misinformation in recent years, to talk sports. Little by little, the news division at FOX News has left, opening the door for unvetted guests like Whitlock to spew whatever conspiracy he chooses. As the network's Black conservative voice, Whitlock has become a shield to excuse the bigotry aired daily. The Jewish people have been accused of trying to control the media or society at-large, but I can't remember any Jew making government policy based on Judaism's teachings. And our Second Gentlemen, Doug Emhoff, is Jewish.
Ye and Whitlock are connected through their bigotted remarks. How much personal beliefs and clout intersect in saying disparaging things about Jewish people is unknown, and shouldn't matter, because both of their messages never should've reached the public. Hateful comments that Jewish institutions deal with because of instances like West's comments and Whitlock's tweet spread instantly. The Holocaust Museum of Los Angeles offered Kanye a private tour earlier this month, which he rejected, leading to the museum being the target of plenty of antisemitic messages. I could have a common ending to this story, clamoring for Whitlock to do better, but should we expect that, especially when it'd hurt his brand? And that's all that matters to him now, right? No apology will be forthcoming. And that's exactly the cycle an attention whore wants, this time at the expense of the Jewish community. And it's disgusting.
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For those of us in the United States, today we celebrate Memorial Day. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and it's a day we pay our respects to the U.S. men and women who died while in the military service.
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Even more staggering if a person is over the age of eighty five, he or she spends on average $4,615 annually on his or her out of pocket expenses. This is roughly thirty percent of his or her annual income; leaving approximately $495 left over to live on monthly. This is not enough to live on. Additionally, these people who already are stretching his or her money spend on average another $70 a month on prescription drugs, further depleting his or her monthly income.Numerous experts believe that a couple who retires at the age of sixty-five will need to have at least $160,000 in savings in order to adequately support his or herself. This means having enough to provide for his or her medical care; including insurance premiums, heath care expenses, and medical expenses not covered by insurance. Unfortunately, this staggering amount needed in savings does not allow for needing to be placed into a long-term care facility. This issue is not only affecting the elderly, this is an issue for all Americans. State funded health insurance is an excellent way to help alleviate costs, however the income limits for this plan are so low, and most people do not qualify for it. Lobbying for adequate medical care for all is the best way to combat this growing issue. The Healthy Indiana Plan is a good beginning to doing this, yet these are still many restrictions to this health coverage plan. To qualify a person must:Not have had health insurance coverage in over six months.Not have had access to health insurance coverage through my employer.Not be eligible for Medicaid or Medicare.Be between the ages of 19 and 64.Be a legal United States resident.With this plan there are also income limits similar to that of food stamps (IN.gov, n.d.). While this does help some people, it also hurts those making just enough to support him or herself or his or her family yet not enough to purchase health coverage through their employer. This however, is a good beginning point to start at in getting those who truly deserve adequate health coverage.Other IssuesMany other issues plague the elderly community including being abandoned by his or her family, feeling lonely because of the abandonment, and even losing privileges; like driving. Having the ability to drive gives the elderly a sense of freedom and allows him or her ability to interact with others; this will help alleviate the lonely feelings and increase his or her health because he or she is not dependant on others for health care necessities (Caponey, 20011).ConclusionThe elderly are a specific group of people who struggle to provide for him or herself on a daily basis. By simply looking into more programs geared more toward them and less toward income, the elderly population will greatly benefit. Without advocacy for the elderly, there is a grim future in store for the elderly population.ReferencesCaponey, R. A. (2011). Troubled With. Retrieved on September 10, 2012 from http://www.troubledwith.com/Relationships/A000000656.cfm?topic=relationships%3a%20caring%20for%20elderly%20parentsIN.gov. (n.d.). Family and Social Service Administration. Retrieved on September 10, 2012 from http://www.in.gov/fssa/dfr/3097.htmIN.gov. (n.d.). Family and Social Service Administration. Retrieved on September 10, 2012 from http://www.in.gov/fssa/hip/2333.htm


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French utility staff strike over privatisation move
PARIS, April 8 (AFP) - Thousands of striking gas and electricity workers marched through Paris and other French cities Thursday to demand the withdrawal of government plans to open up the state-owned Gaz de France (GDF) and Electricite de France (EDF) to outside capital.
Unions representing 145,000 employees called for a day of work-stoppages and targetted power-cuts as the state council – France's highest administrative court – prepared to examine the proposals to change the status of the two concerns.
The management of EDF said around half of company staff were on strike. In Paris unions said some 8,000 took part in the protest march to the state council offices at the Palais Royal, near the Louvre museum. Other demonstrations took place in Strasbourg, Lyon, Grenoble and Metz.
The centre-right government of Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin is committed to opening the cash-strapped companies to outside investors so that they can attract the capital necessary for competing in the liberalised European utilities market.
Under European Union directives, state power companies are required to gradually shed their monopolies, with July 2007 set as the date for a completely free market across the 25 member states.
However, unions see an end to the companies' 58 year-old status as fully nationalised bodies as a first step to privatisation.
"It answers to a purely financial and ideological imperative. The government needs to sell off the family jewels in order to plug the deficit caused by its economic polices," said Bernard Thibault of the hardline CGT union.
On Wednesday France's new Finance Minister Nicolas Sarkozy promised the companies would not be privatised, and indicated that the minimum state holding could be set at a figure higher than 51 percent – as currently envisaged.
He also said the status of the company staff, who enjoy job security for life, generous holiday benefits and an advantageous pension system, would be preserved.
On Wednesday evening electricity workers anticipated the strike by cutting off power for several hours in the centres of the northern city of Lille and neighbouring towns.
"It is a shot across the bows, a warning so that the government understands that a general power-cut across the whole of the Lille metropolis is not complicated – if it continues with its desire to break up EDF-GDF," said Thierry Lacherez, regional CGT head.
The CGT said that in millions of homes electricity had been switched over to the lower night-time tariff for the duration of the strike, which would mean a major dent in the company's income for the day.
The state council, which must be consulted by the government for its view on new laws, plans to discuss the utilities bill on April 22.
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The Italian film composer Ennio Morricone has died at the age of 91 on Monday, July 6th, 2020. His Lawyer, Giorgio Assumma, told CNN that he died at dawn in a Rome hospital after falling and breaking his leg.
Morricone is best known internationally as the composer behind the melodies from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Once Upon a Time in the West. The Oscar-winning composer was also famous for the scores of spaghetti Westerns, and won an Academy Award for Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight in 2016, after five previous nominations and an Honorary Award in 2007 that recognized his lifetime's achievement.
Morricone scored more than 500 films, and was a winner and nominee for numerous BAFTA awards and Golden Globes, as well as being the recipient of a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
According to Assumma, Morricone requested a private funeral. Italian President Sergio Mattarella offered condolences to the family of the distinguished artist:
"Both a refined and popular musician, he has left a deep mark in the history of music in the second part of the 20th century," he said. "Through his soundtracks, he has greatly contributed in spreading and reinforcing Italy's prestige around the world."


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The name Sing Kong is a bid to encompass everything from Singapore to Hong Kong and beyond – in other words, every element of Asian cuisine, with a heavy focus on appetisers.
As far as appearances go, the interior of Sing Kong resembles a the food hall of a typical four star hotel in Mumbai: stark grey and black, peppered with a mystifying grass theme and crowned with the lawn-covered head of a moose. Yes, a moose.
A medium-sized open kitchen, a small, unimpressionable bar and even smaller sushi bar hold fort, the latter showing no evidence that it performs any such kind of function. What the decor lacks in terms of taste, I hope it makes up for in terms of taaaaaste (bad joke, but you know you loved it).
In spite of all this, the abundance of natural light manages to elevate my mood along with the laughter and gossip of merry aunties at lunch and a classy soundtrack of acoustic covers of the latest top 40 chart busters.
I begin with the Galangal (ginger) and Lemongrass Martini. This drink is prepared by soaking ginger and lemongrass in vodka to infuse it with flavour before combining with lemongrass juice.
The sign of a strong, classy drink is the indiscernable taste of alcohol. With tones not unlike traditional Thai tea, this rings true with the galangal and lemongrass martini; the beverage is smooth and rounded with distinct herbal tones.
However I did not feel any effect of inebriation after guzzling down the martini- a sure sign of either my increasing tolerance to the hard stuff, or a drink which is light on alcohol.
I dive in with the assorted dumpling basket. Allow me to preface by saying dumplings do not overly arouse my interest so if one manages to appeal to me, I consider it a miracle.
The fish and sesame dumpling is filled with seasoned basa – suprisingly palatable as the spices used brings out exciting character traits I was unaware the neutral basa could possess. The sesame seeds astride the dim sum give texture; coupled with the "house screaming chilli sauce" the result is a fiery, potent cauldron of flavour. Great start!
The crystal shrimp dumpling holds delicate yet distinct ginger flavours which marry well with the large prawn, however fairly standard as far as dim sum goes.
The flavour of the spiced broccoli leaves a phenomenal impact with absolutely no need of non-vegetarian relief. The softness of the dumpling is juxtaposed by a spicy, crunchy interior.
With a consistency resembling unbuttered, thickly mashed potato and largely neutral flavours to match, I am bored by the wasabi, edamame and water chestnut.
A nauseous hue of green, the spinach and corn is filled with so many vegetables that it eats like a salad, however displays much personality in terms of texture. Coupled with the chilli sauce it can be made interesting.
The aromatic chicken dumping holds an unusual pink exterior, thanks to the presence of beetroot. It features delicately spiced minced chicken infused with flavours of chilli and lemongrass.
The Crispy Philadelphia Onmaki is made of battered rice, avocado, salmon and Philadelphia cream cheese. A unique dish entirely conceptualised by Sing Kong's head chef, it seems incredible that noone has attempted this combination before in Mumbai.
The familar combination of avocado, salmon and cream cheese resonates well with battered sticky rice and proves to be addictive.
The use of light soya with its reduced salt content does not overpower the sushi with the usual formidable flavours characteristic of ordinary soy sauce.
In contrast, the Temaki (conical) sushi fails to charm, eschewing any hint of taste even though it holds almost identical ingredients of avocado, salmon and cucumber.
The rice lacks the appropriate amount of stickiness and the seaweed is soft and dull; any attempt to assuage this with soy sauce fails.
This is unsettling as mastery of the basics should be observed with something as particular as sushi.
The Roasted Pork Bun comprises a banana leaf encasing a dough bun neatly tucked with meat and cucumber.
Made on premises, the dough is exceedingly, comfortingly soft, while the pork is robust, yet delicately flavoured with honey- the culinary equivalent of a gentle giant.
The accompanying plum sauce only serves to heighten the experience while lemongrass flavours permeate throughout to balance the sweetness. The cucumber acts as a neutraliser for the flavours.
Perhaps if more pieces of pork were added, this dish could reach star status.
The Galangal Soy Marinated Beef Skewers arrive and blow me away with their size and presentation. Hanging on sticks of lemongrass which saturate the huge hunks of meat with flavour, they stomp in, hand-in-hand with wasabi mayonnaise.
I tear into the flesh like a neanderthal and fall into a trance of soy and ginger. The local meat has been lovingly marinated for over 24 hours and hence has a satisfyingly succulent consistency; long used to the pitiful red meat offerings of mostly bone and sinew, I am thrilled by the unadulterated chunkiness of it all.
The wasabi mayonnaise has a distinct kick to it when sampled alone, but largely disappears into the heaviness of the meat when used as a condiment.
Nightmares of Indian-Chinese cuisine from initial naive dining experiences to this day disturb my sleep, hence my ambivalence towards trying the Pan Dan Leaf-Wrapped Cottage Cheese. I decide to give it another shot. If this doesn't turn out like chilli paneer, I'll be yodelling Sing Kong's praises from the rooftops.
Initially, it is the consistency of the accompanying sauce of this dish which first catches my eye – finely chopped coriander, chilli and ginger swimming in soy. My tongue takes a quick dip and emerges sharply refreshed.
Now for the big guy. I wrest the fragile cheese from the protective cocoon of its banana leaf and place it on my tongue, where it virtually melts away to nothing. Oh my god. The cheese is marinated for many hours in soy sauce before it is prepared, giving it an even more dramatically soft consistency than the beef skewers.
It is heartening to see that local meat and cheese can match up to the quality and taste of imported fare, if only it is given an appropriate amount of attention and preparation.
The food at Sing Kong is undoubtedly A class, however the disappointing thing about my experience was that much of what I wanted to order was unavailable: pork ribs, yellowfin tuna, roast duck.
This is due to the overwhelming popularity of the said dishes as well as non-local suppliers which make predicting demand and logistics no mean feat. In another blow, sashimi was not offered on the menu.
The staff are courteous and well-meaning, however could be a little more attentive to needs – three times I requested that each dish come out one at a time and only after I had finished with the dish I was eating. On one occasion, my plate was whisked away from me before I finished lingering over a particularly delicious dish.
No doubt Sing Kong is worthy of its favored rank in Asian dining in Mumbai, with mostly perfectly executed dishes and excellent quality of carefully sourced produce spanning India and overseas.
Prices are reasonable and in line with quality of dish – this is definitely not a restaurant which demands exorbitant prices for an international brand name, rather than the food.
Ambience 7, Food 9.
Sing Kong is located at Pinnacle House, First Floor, 15th Rd above Sancho's, Khar West.


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Friday, March 12
Remember RBG at City Point: Just in time for Women's History Month, a statue of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be unveiled Friday at Downtown Brooklyn's City Point (336 Flatbush Ave.). The tribute to the late borough-born legal eagle will be on display for public viewing from 10 am to 8 pm daily.
A virtual tour of Brooklyn's street art: All you need is an internet connection and some curiosity for this free, virtual tour of Brooklyn's street art. Led by a designer, artist and street-art photographer, this curated experience will include a guided tour through East Williamsburg, time travel back into the 1970s, a visit to the Bushwick Collective and more. 11 am to noon. Register here.
Saturday, March 13
Sunday, March 14
Go 'Birding' at Green-Wood Cemetery: New York City is home to an amazing abundance of wildlife — and there is no shortage of birds that winter in Brooklyn's biggest cemetery. Head to Green-Wood this Sunday for a peaceful, pre-opening walk led by birding expert Rob Jett. All walks are at a slow pace on easy to moderate terrain, but proper, close-toed footwear is suggested. Green-Wood's official birding checklist is available to pick up from the security guard at the Main Entrance on 25th Street or as a printable PDF here. 7:15-8:15 am. Free.
Skyline Drive-In: Movie theaters across the city may still be closed, but thanks to Skyline Drive-In NYC, you can sitll do dinner and a movie — in your car! Skyline Drive-In NYC is a unique drive-in cinema experience, at 1 Oak St. Sunday's showings at Skyline include "Bride Wars" (8 pm) and "Inglorious Bastards" (8 pm). Enjoy a movie somewhere other than your couch with a sweet view of the Manhattan skyline. Tickets start at $22. For more information, or to make a reservation, click here.
All weekend long
'Reflect' at Domino Park: A new interactive installation dubbed "Reflect" by Brooklyn artist Jen Lewin opened at Domino Park last weekend, offering visitors to the popular Williamsburg waterfront green space an immersive outdoor exhibit of circular light panels to walk, dance, and jump around on while keeping a safe social distance amid the pandemic. The 2,400-square-foot setup lives at the park's fountain in front of the old Domino Sugar Factory's landmarked refinery building — and shines best after dark!
Check out some art in Brooklyn's Backyard: Hosted by BRIC and the Prospect Park Alliance, in partnership with NYC Parks, a new public art installation by the collaborative duo Brooklyn Hi-Art! Machine is on display now through the end of May. The text-based installation, Inspired By "What Is Left," quotes the late poet Lucille Clifton and offers the community a message of resilience and perseverance. It's the first major public art project in Prospect Park since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and one of the first installations at the Bandshell in its history.
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A domestic sewage treatment plant is necessary if you do not have a municipal sewer system. This problem primarily affects rural areas. Most household wastewater treatment systems use a variety of filters, which perform the same function of removing, filtering, and treating wastewater before it can be disposed of. As a result, you might wonder, "How much do septic systems cost?"."
Septic System Type
The cost of a system, effluent treatment mechanisms, and leach field size should be considered when choosing a septic system. Anaerobic and aerobic septic systems are the most common.
An anaerobic septic tank breaks down waste and produces water through anaerobic bacteria. A septic tank is usually connected to a house via pipes, and it is also connected to a leach field through pipes. The cost of setting up a new system can range from $2,000 to $5,000.
Through an aerobic septic system, waste is broken down by bacteria. Using timers and motors, septic tanks can be oxygenated. Irrigation water is produced through the treatment of wastewater. Leach fields in anaerobic systems must be larger than those in aerobic systems. Depending on the size of the system, aerobic septic system installation costs can range anywhere between $13,000 and $26,000.
Septic Tank Types
How much does a septic tank cost, you may be wondering? Tanks of different types will be priced differently:
Septic tanks made of concrete are capable of lasting over 30 years if constructed and maintained correctly. They are the most popular tanks due to their durability. Concrete septic tank installation costs between $1200 and $1800, depending on the size and capacity of the tank.
Polyethylene septic tanks are easy to install and maintain thanks to their lightweight nature. You may break them or crack them if you place too much pressure on them. There are some states where they are prohibited. A 1,000-gallon tank costs approximately $1,100, while a 1,500-gallon tank costs around $2,100.
Fiberglass septic tanks are lightweight, easy to install, and affordable. Due to their non-porous surface, these products are less likely to grow algae. In addition, fiberglass septic tanks do not crack due to their inability to contract or expand. A fifteen-hundred-gallon tank costs around $2,000, while a one-thousand-gallon tank costs $1,600.
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Bunnies: The Love Rabbit is an internet simulation game in which you care for neglected bunny rabbits all throughout the World. There are various breeds of bunnies available and you can raise them up to become the most sought after pets in your house. The game mostly involves making and grooming various bunnies to become big beautiful bunnies which can be sold for a good amount of money. However, since there are a large number of people who are looking for these games online, you can expect to get many offers as to how you can get access to Bunnies: The Love Rabbit. Let us see what Bunnies: The Love Rabbit mod requires to be installed on your system before installation.
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If you have an android device, Bunnies: The Love Rabbit can be successfully installed in the devices without any problems. A simple click on the main menu will lead you to the application section where you can choose to download or install the mod. After installation, you will be able to see a bunny rabbit on your desktop, which looks very cute and happy. If you want to know more about this bunny rabbit, you may send emails to the development team and they will surely answer your queries and help you out with the mod.
To conclude, Bunnies: The Love Rabbit is actually a multiplayer browser game in which you have to care for various bunnies all across the World. The bunnies will be happy and healthy once you feed them with the food that you have placed inside the farmhouse. The actual game play revolves around four different stages and once you complete the fourth stage, the bunny rabbit will start to fall in love with you will be able to marry him/her.
Choose amongst a lot of costumes
The four stages of Bunnies: The Love Rabbit includes Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. When you are playing the game, you have a bunny to look after, and you have to make sure that he/she grows up strong and healthy. The rabbit has a dream of growing up alongside the other bunnies in the farm, and once you give him/her food, he/she will grow stronger every day. The beauty behind Bunnies: The Love Rabbit mod is that you will also be able to give gifts to the rabbits so that they will grow strong and healthy. The rabbit's growth will be affected by the love energy that you will be sending out, and once he/she reaches a certain level, he/she will be ready to mate.
Play and fall in love with this game
The popularity of Bunnies: The Love Rabbit is increasing day by day as more people enjoy playing the game with their friends and families. You can download the Bunnies: The Love Rabbit mod from Google play, and it will cost you nothing at all. After you install the Bunnies: The Love Rabbit app on your device, you can then take turns sending love quotes to your bunny. This will make the cute bunnies happy, and when they grow stronger, you will see their numbers increasing in the farm.
How to download and install Bunnies: The Love Rabbit Mod Apk?
- First of all click on the download button, the apk file will automatically start downloading.
- Search the downloaded apk file in the download folder of your mobile and open it for installation.
- Go to your mobile settings, click on security, and click on unknown resources.
- Now open the app and Enjoy.
As mentioned earlier, the Bunnies: The Love Rabbit is a free downloadable application. This means that anyone who wants can download it for free. There is absolutely no reason why you should not download this amazing application now! You can even invite your friends and families to play the game with you. You can have lots of fun with Bunnies: The Love Rabbit, and it is one of the best rabbit games available today!


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LittleRedBunny is one major success story in the cam world! Ophelia is her name, and she's the winner of both the "2013 Sex Awards Best Camgirl" and the "AVN 2014 Favorite WebCam Girl," among other awards. She is a petite natural redhead who, in her own words, "enjoys the finer things in life like a good whiskey, vintage music and having fun." Ophelia adds, "It is always a party in my room, bring a drink and come enjoy it while keeping me company. You will feel like you are in a cozy "Roaring 20s" speakeasy, in the heart of Old Time New York. Only here the waitress takes her clothes off and does naughty, naughty things for YOU!" If you love a classy redhead with an exquisite body and delightfully decadent personality, don't miss out on LittleRedBunny!
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We are delighted to announce the Dr Suha Jaradat has achieved the Fellow class of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists membership (FCIAT) which is based on demonstrating significant contribution to and excellence in Architectural Technology. The designation, FCIAT, sits alongside the protected descriptor 'Chartered Architectural Technologist'.
Dr Jaradat has also achieved a Chartered Fellow membership of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (C. Build E FCABE). Fellow Chartered Building Engineer is the highest level of CABE membership and reflects the knowledge, expertise and experience of the industry's most experienced professionals and a commitment to furthering the profession of building engineering.
Edinburgh Napier University's MSc Architectural Technology & Building Performance programme has been accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Suha is guest editing a Special Issue of Applied Sciences journal on 'Building Information Modelling (BIM) Implementation in the Construction Industry', with Paul Coates and Adonis Haidar. Applied Sciences is open access with Impact Factor of 2.474, and all articles are free to read worldwide. The Special Issue offers an opportunity to re-evaluate the theoretical basis underpinning BIM and also to consider BIM's role in a digitally emerging world. Please check the website of our Special Issue for more information.


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A presentation on the Mauritius Central Automated Switch (MauCAS) and on the cross-border payment systems of the SADC and COMESA regions, namely the SADC-RTGS, the SADC Transfer Cleared on Immediate Basis System (TCIB) and the COMESA Regional Payment and Settlement System (REPSS) was held at the Bank of Mauritius on Wednesday, 16 December 2020. The presentation was addressed to members of the business community.
MauCAS is operated by the Bank of Mauritius for routing payments among operators on a 24x7 basis. It will enable banks and non-bank operators to provide transformative payment and value-added services through cards, mobile phones and other innovative channels.
In his opening remarks, the Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, Mr. Harvesh Seegolam, said that he has noted low adoption of payment infrastructure by the local business community. "I therefore encourage all of you present today and, through the MCCI, the entire local business community to adopt payment infrastructures and to improve efficiency for themselves and their clients by taking full advantage of the initiatives the Bank is rolling out for payment systems both domestically and regionally" he said.
As the central payment switch, MauCAS will simplify the current retail payments by routing transactions made through cards and mobile phones for settlement at the Bank of Mauritius. This will enhance efficiency in the system while maintaining the inter-operability of different channels of payments.


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In a flurry of news Monday, a court in Oregon invalidated all of the executive orders from Governor Kate Brown (D-Portland) that shut down virtually all economic activity in the state. Later that night, the state Supreme Court put a stay on that court order, affirming Brown's supreme control in the age of the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic.
First, a judge in Baker County ruled all of Brown's 20-plus executive orders related to the shutdown null and void. From PJ Media yesterday:
An Oregon judge has struck down as "null and void" all of Governor Kate Brown's COVID-19 stay-at-home edicts – including one that indefinitely closed churches throughout the state.
Judge Shirtcliff, from the more conservative eastern Oregon Baker County, explained in his ruling that not only can all churches open, but all of Governor Kate Brown's edicts have been overturned because she hasn't called the legislature back to Salem to re-up the onerous edicts.
Judge Shirtcliff ruled that Brown had exceeded her authority by extending the emergency declaration in Oregon past the statutory 28-day limit. Thus, every related executive order subsequent to the initial declaration was null and void.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown Extends Emergency Declaration Past Independence Day
At 7:45 p.m. Monday, Oregon State Supreme Court Presiding Justice Thomas A. Balmer issued a ruling granting the state's emergency motion after reviewing briefs from both sides. The Oregonian reports:
State Supreme Court Presiding Justice Thomas A. Balmer in a three-paragraph ruling issued at 7:45 pm. granted the state's emergency motion after reviewing briefs from both sides.
The hold will remain in effect until the high court considers the state's full petition to dismiss the Baker County Circuit judge's preliminary injunction.
Balmer gave the plaintiffs until Friday to file any responses and said the court would take the matter under advisement, with no set timetable for a decision.
Earlier Monday, Baker County Circuit Judge Matthew B. Shirtcliff ruled that the governor's executive orders in response to the global pandemic exceeded a 28-day limit adopted by state lawmakers and were no longer valid in response to a suit filed by 10 churches against the governor.
The governor's office appealed to the Oregon Supreme Court to keep her emergency orders in effect, arguing that Shirtcliff overstepped his authority and his legal reasoning was flawed.
Oregon Gov Pulls Out All the Stops to Destroy Mother Who Reopened Her Salon
Brown issued a victory lap statement after the ruling:
Every Oregonian should have access to loans that can keep their small business afloat through this storm – but research shows that nationally, women- and minority-owned businesses are getting less aid.
Learn more by calling the Small Business Navigator: 833-604-0880. pic.twitter.com/WFRvL4FW33
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) May 19, 2020
There are no shortcuts for us to return to life as it was before this pandemic. Moving too quickly could return Oregon to the early days of this crisis, when we braced for overfilled hospitals and ventilators in short supply.
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) May 19, 2020
The science remains clear: By physically distancing, wearing face coverings, staying home as much as possible and only gradually reopening our communities, we can save lives and keep Oregonians safe.
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) May 19, 2020
The Oregon Supreme Court just ruled: My emergency orders to protect the health and safety of Oregonians will remain in effect statewide while the court hears arguments in this lawsuit.
— Governor Kate Brown (@OregonGovBrown) May 19, 2020
The ruling comes as no surprise, given that Kate Brown appointed 5 of the 7 current Supreme Court justices. The other two were appointed by previous Democratic Governors John Kitzhaber and Ted Kulongoski. Balmer previously served as the attorney for the Democratic Party of Oregon. Brown knew she had a friendly audience at the Supreme Court. Justices typically get nominated to fill vacancies due to retirement, so they almost always run as unelected incumbents in Oregon. Opposition rarely emerges in the subsequent elections.
Shirtcliff's ruling on Monday nullifying Brown's orders raised a multitude of questions about their effectiveness in fighting the pandemic:
"The governor's orders are not required for public safety when plaintiffs can continue to utilize social distancing and safety protocols at larger gatherings involving spiritual worship," Shirtcliff ruled.
He added: "Plaintiffs have shown that they will be harmed by deprivation of the constitutional right to freely exercise their religion. Other plaintiffs have also shown great economic harm to their businesses and their ability to seek livelihood."
"The Baker County judge found that the churches can take necessary social distancing precautions, just as grocery stores and other essential businesses have done. He also ruled that the injunction was in the public's interest, allowing people the right to freely worship and the ability to restore economic viability," Bernstein wrote.
"This court understands that the current pandemic creates an unprecedented crisis in the state as well as in our country," Shirtcliff said.
For now, however, our brief window of freedom in Oregon has closed, after about eight hours. It was fun while it lasted.
Jeff Reynolds is the author of the book, "Behind the Curtain: Inside the Network of Progressive Billionaires and Their Campaign to Undermine Democracy," available now at www.WhoOwnsTheDems.com. Jeff hosts a podcast at anchor.fm/BehindTheCurtain. You can follow him on Twitter @ChargerJeff.
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Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Draw two cards, then discard two cards.
"How did you get your hands on that? Wait, never mind. I don't want to know." —Plargg, Lorehold dean
illus. Carly Mazur # 38/63
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Draw two cards, then discard two cards.
- Rarity:Rare
- Set:Strixhaven Mystical Archive
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Tag: iPad
Books in the Age of the iPad
Although not a device I'll likely be picking up on launch day, the iPad seems to be taking hold as the device it was intended to be. I'll be honest; my initial reaction to the iPad was a generic lack of surprise. Aside from the wild speculation taking place, I was nearly convinced it'd be […]
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Bongs have been popular among stoners and tokers for several decades. They are filtering devices that are commonly used to smoke marijuana, tobacco, or other herbal drugs. The substance is lit, and the smoke is pulled through water filled in a bowl. These devices are trendy among smokers because of the simple but efficient technique of filtering smoke using water and the instant gratification they get when using them.
How to Use a Bong
- A tube, base, down stem, carb, and bowl make up a bong. The following are instructions on how it is used.
- Fill the mouthpiece with water until the waterline rises over the stem's base.
- Place your herb in the bowl.
- Put your mouth into the mouthpiece and light up the substance.
- Pull out the bowl or remove your finger off the carb as the chamber starts to fill with smoke and aggressively inhale the smoke into your lungs. Clean smoke travels through the water as bubbles, cleaning off tar and ash while cooling the smoke.
Reasons to Own a Bong
- They are stylish. A bong can express one's personality because it is not just a way to smoke. It can also serve as a decorative accessory in your house.
- They reduce messes made while smoking. Unlike joints that leave behind a mess of dirty ashtrays and half-smoked joints, bongs have everything contained in a singular unit.
- They help in controlling your dosing. You'll be able to see exactly how much cannabis you are consuming, and you'll be able to fill your bowl-piece to the same level each time you smoke.
- They create a smoother hit. The water filters and cools the smoke leading one to acquire a quick high.
Bong Shapes.
- Straight Tube.
They use a down stem that should be immersed in water to filter smoke. Pieces in this design are simple to maintain and have a timeless appearance. Straight tube bongs also clear faster than other types, resulting in bigger hits.
- Zig Zag
Zig-zag forms are visually appealing, and they also function as a splash guard, preventing water from rising from the water chamber and into your mouth.
- Beaker
Today, beaker bongs are quite popular. Because of their heavy bottom section, they can serve as amazing transformations of everyday pieces. For instance, the broad base is ideal for a coffee table in your smoking area, and it won't tip over easily.
- Percolator
They are quite effective in filtering smoke. Many slits are present in the percolators, which disperse the smoke as it travels through the device. The percolators also serve as the piece's main point. Because most of them are made of scientific glass, you can observe how the smoke builds up to the point of inhaling it.
Types of Bongs Every Smoker Needs
- Glass
Glass smoking devices are really popular since they not only look great, but they can make your hits feel smother. They are also available in many shapes and sizes. Glass Bongs often come with added features like percolators, ice catchers, and diffused down stems to make your hits even better. Glass bong designs include beaker-shaped, straight tubes and the Swiss Honeycomb.
When it comes to glass bongs, it's also vital to keep them clean. Residue and bacteria may quickly develop on glass, so you'll need to disinfect your bong using rubbing alcohol or specialist cleaners. Cleaning a glass bong is pretty simple and shouldn't be hard to do.
- Acrylic
The main advantage of acrylic bongs is durability. The durability aspect becomes very useful for the smoker if they take a harsh hit that causes them to break out into coughs that may lead them to drop the bong, or they might drop it while passing it around at a party. They come in different shapes and sizes and are lightweight, so they're simple to carry around.
The acrylic-made devices are among the cheapest you could find in a smoke shop which is one of the reasons they are popular. The big drawback with the acrylic bong is it has a bad taste compared to others. When heated frequently without cleaning regularly, the plastic might emit strange odors, affecting the smell and taste of the smoke.
- Silicone
Silicone is a silicon-oxygen-based manufactured polymer. It has a very high melting point; thus, it can endure very high temperatures and heat without deforming, melting, or emitting hazardous gases. Silicone smoking devices have a lot of advantages, including their ease to clean, durability, flexibility, and the fact that they are environmentally friendly.
All silicone bongs sold in smoke shops are made from BPA-free, medical and food-grade silicone. They are made up of a few removable parts. Hence, easy to clean, and what's more, they are dishwasher safe. The devices are also available in many colors.


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Fort Worth senior facility damaged by severe winter weather
FORT WORTH, Texas - People living at a Fort Worth senior housing facility say help is not coming fast enough after last week's historic winter storms.
The Harmon Senior Villas has ceilings collapsed from water damage and elevators still out of service.
Dusty Ford gets around on a walker and lives in a third-floor unit.
"I can't go anywhere it's just like you're locked up. I can't get out, stranded," he said.
It's just one leftover hardship from the winter storm for tenants who are especially vulnerable. Other problems include spoiled food, collapsed ceilings and the soggy effects of busted pipes.
"I know we're no different than anybody else out there, it's just that you've got disabled and handicapped seniors that have been abandoned. I mean we didn't even know if it was safe to live in here. There's been absolutely no communication whatsoever," said Denise Day.
On Friday, some tenants contacted the Gateway Church to ask for help.
"It's a pretty dire situation for seniors who can't care for themselves, can't get out of the complex so again from our standpoint as a church we just want to help," said Byron Copeland, the executive pastor at Gateway Church.
Monday was day four of the church going door-to-door handing out hot meals to people at the facility.
Many residents receive government subsidies to help pay the living costs. They're frustrated and say they aren't getting assistance or adequate information from management.
"I have went down the stairs once and went to the store but it's hard. All these organizations have been great they've been bringing food and everything we need water," Ford said.
"Communication is free and they should have kept us updated on what was going on. Even well checks," Day said.
A manager with the management firm that runs the complex says it has reached out to contractors about repairs, but the wait for service — including the elevator— is lengthy.
The company says its own office was shut down due to storm damages, but it is taking steps to assess and deal with residents' needs as quickly as possible.


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University of Alaska Program Aims to Boost Young Women's Interest in Earth Sciences
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The University of Alaska Fairbanks' Girls on Ice program seeks to increase interest among high school girls in pursuing careers in geology and other earth sciences. Two teams of nine girls will spend 12 days exploring and learning about mountain and alpine landscapes with three instructors employed by the University of Alaska. One expedition will be held in Alaska and the other on Mount Baker, an ice-covered volcano in Washington State.
The young women who are accepted into the program participate tuition free. Grants supporting the program have been provided by the National Science Foundation, the Alaska Climate Science Center and the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
More information about the program is available here.
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In 2009, Congress passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which limited cigarette flavors to tobacco and menthol. The Food and Drug Administration now proposes to expand this ban to menthol cigarettes, as well as cigar flavorings other than tobacco. This ban could have a sweeping impact. As of 2019, about 18.5 million Americans smoked menthol cigarettes. These products are especially popular among young smokers. The FDA thus believes that banning menthol cigarettes can stop many children from becoming addicted to smoking early in life, while encouraging some adult smokers to abandon the habit.
A ban also may improve health equity, since menthol cigarettes tend to be disproportionately popular among African-Americans. Supporters of the ban believe that rates of lung disease, heart disease, cancer, and other life-threatening conditions will drop significantly, with African-American communities seeing an especially dramatic effect. The NAACP recently urged the FDA to adopt this ban, noting that tobacco companies have targeted these communities relentlessly for a long time.
The FDA believes that clear scientific evidence supports the ban, but it likely will face stiff resistance from the tobacco industry because so much money is at stake. Some opponents of the ban argue that it will not eliminate menthol cigarettes but instead will drive them underground into criminal markets. This could worsen the problem by increasing their availability to young children and allowing them to circulate free from any regulations.
Notice and comment procedures apply to rules proposed by federal administrative agencies. Accordingly, the FDA will seek comments from the public on the proposed ban for 60 days. If the agency moves forward with finalizing the rule after that time, as is expected, tobacco companies may eventually pursue litigation to thwart its enforcement.
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No, this headline does not refer to those naughty traders who abused the London fix in the foreign exchange market and caused a number of banks to receive huge fines.
The conversation is already moving on to what happens next in the FX markets and how such abuses can be avoided in the future.
Might rats be the answer?
A few years ago the conceptual artist Michael Marcovici trained dozens of rats to detect patterns in the FX futures markets.
As The Atlantic reports: "To do this, he converted price fluctuations into a series of notes played on a piano – if a price went up, the next note was higher – and then left it up to the rat to predict the tone of the note that followed. With some prodding, the rats began forecasting price changes, and Marcovici says that they were outperforming human traders after a few months of training."
Given how London's FX trading community has been hit by a series of suspensions and terminations in the wake of the fix scandal, might highly trained rats be the future, rather than electronic trading? We doubt it, especially if those sneaky rats somehow learned to game the system. And it would give a whole new meaning to clawbacks, wouldn't it?