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I have an app idea that I'm working on to help school kids with bullying. I discussed this with a local vice principal and he liked the idea. I'm a developer and am learning to develop mobile apps, enough to at least get a prototype going. He's going to introduce me to people who work for the larger school district who most likely controls the way things proceed. I should be able to get a basic prototype going myself.
So the question is how to go about pitching and developing the project - do I charge them from day one or do a free pilot project? I don't know what type of budgets the schools would have for this. Do it for free for them and then sell the idea to other school districts? I have so many other questions but let's leave it at this for now :)
Okay, here is just an idea for your consideration :
Instead of focusing on building and developing your own sales channel into schools -- which is extraordinarily crowded and would be expensive to maintain with a product that will have a low price point and small margins -- why not leverage someone else existing platform.
I see three options (and I am sure others can identify more):
Existing catalog The first is to go to an existing company that sells product to Schools that could add your product to their catalog. this is a B2B pitch -- on why including your product in their portfolio will make sense. Since "bullying" is a hot topic all of these companies will have a section in their catalog covering it --
Non-profit advocacy organization There a numerous local, regional and national organizations addressing bully in schools. All of these organizations have connections into schools. All of them are pitching resources. If one of them adopts your resource to be in their toolbox you will have a distribution channel. One of them might even purchase i from you so that they can brand it. Or, perhaps they will have a corporate sponsor who will purchase a significant number of them in order to connect their brand to the resource.
Speaker/Advocate There are some fantastic speakers on the market today activly selling to schools to speak about why not to bully others. All of them are looking for revenue opportunities. You can provide them a platform to monitize all of the visits a little bit more.
Bottomline: Build the traction by Leveraging other peoples existing sales channels. Leverage the application to build a primary relationship with the users. Sell subsequent versions and upgrades direct.
Have you heard of the Lean Startup Method? It was invented by Eric Ries, and it talks a lot about customer development and rapid prototyping.
So perhaps the best way is to first ask possible customers (school principals/teachers) if it's something they want, or even need, or rather, ask if there is something they wish they had. This way you can validate your idea before putting in a ton of effort, only to find no one wants/needs your product.
After talking, move towards a minimum viable product (mvp), this is a barebones version of the app/software so that they can get an initial feel and provide early feedback.
Essentially you keep seeking feedback and further developing the prototype until its a product you can start charging for.
This is a really, really, short summary of the Lean Startup methodology, but if you think it sounds interesting you should read Eric's book, "The Lean Startup".
Also you can check out Ash Maurya's "Running Lean", which builds on Eric's ideas.
Regarding pricing, etc, you can actually book a one-on-one session with Ash and he'll talk to you about your idea, both of them discuss pricing in their books though.
Hope this helps!
Schools are usually larger organizations, by that, I mean that they occasionally have a 'parent' company, and so widespread changes in terms of operations/infrastructure usually are quite difficult.
You'd probably be better off giving a pitch to smaller schools first, and offering them a 2 month free trial or something of the sort, then charge a (low) fee after. If the product is liked by the smaller schools, there's no reason why bigger schools couldn't use it :)
For your 'sort of' question about budgets, schools usually have low budgets, they try to keep things cheap, or free - hence the widespread usage of Google Apps for Education, they charge something like $20USD/mo for virtually 'everything' a school could need. Then again, they're Google!
Good Luck!


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The Future of 3D Printing or the Invention that Will Change Everything
Gabriel García Márquez once wrote: "The world was so recent that many things lacked names, and in order to indicate them it was necessary to point." But since pointing fingers is uncultured, the students of Massachusetts have created a name for new technology: "3D printing". The first historical 3D printing technology was patented by Charles W. Hull a few years earlier in 1986 and has since gone through various changes.
The key events that significantly influenced the future of 3D printing included: the PolyJet technology (invented in 2000), the invention of the self-replicating 3D printer (2008), bioprinting of blood vessels (2010), and the invention of the method to 3D print with multiple colors and materials simultaneously (2014) and others.
Since then the abilities of 3D printing have moved forward, and the technology is deservedly respected by general audiences. And the potential of forthcoming developments in 3D printing is something that the pioneers of the technology would have never even dreamed of.
Unexpected Abilities of 3D Printing
The range of abilities of 3D printing is quite wide. Even just focusing on something casual will prove that, let alone talking about the complex projects that cover the production of automotive parts. With this technology, it's possible to manufacture a fashionable smartphone case, a kids toy (customized for a kid's needs), exclusive footwear, stylish tableware, and many other useful and pretty things.
New 3D technologies sometimes can be used to find impressive and unexpected solutions. For example, the Cornucopia project: 3D printers for food. They use different foodstuff as material, which afterward is distributed and cooled down. It's easy to imagine how in the future it will streamline the cooking process, and one would only need to set the tasks for their 3D printer.
The Future of 3D Printing Depends on Everyone. Teenage Inventors.
The development of 3D printing around the globe is predetermined by what large corporations do. These include Dutch company Shapeways (that crossed the point of million orders a long time ago), a French company named Sculpteo (it's useful to those who already work with 3D models), and Materialise (a Belgian company focused on engineering and medical products).
Some inventions in the field of 3D printing are done by teenagers. Easton LaChappelle invented an arm prosthesis when he was 17. It was 3D printed and cheaper than its existing counterparts. It was actively covered in the press, and Easton was invited to the White House. Russian student Sabina Sakaeva developed a fixator that will allow to comfortably cope with the healing process after breaking a bone. And these examples are not out of ordinary, they're a part of a global tendency: the invention in the field of 3D printed can be patented even by a teenager, which will predetermine the prospects of 3D printing.
Depending on material and technique, the resulting products widely differ in price. And while the cheapest things may cost less than $100, a 3D printed car will cost more than $50, 000.
New 3D Printing Technologies
One day it will be known how much the parts of a 3D printed human body cost. The abilities of such technologies are rapidly evolving. It's likely that soon 3D printed and transplanted organs will save many lives.
The progress in the field of biomaterial development makes such transplantation more a real and common practice. Dr. Martin Birchall, a surgeon of London University College thinks that working with 3D printed organs and tissues will become possible in less than a decade.
The Main Paths of Future Development of 3D Printing
Evgeniy Kozhukhovskiy, CEO of Smart Print (based in Kyiv, Ukraine) noted in 2015 that the market doubled in size. The speed of 3D printing doubles every two years, while the cost of the halves of the device in the same time interval. "This opens a door for huge opportunities in the next five years", states Kozhukhovskiy.
According to the predictions made by experts, new 3D printing technologies will take the following paths in their development:
Architectural and interior 3D printing. A 250 square meters house was already 3D printed in Dubai. The working principle of the process was easy: a robot moves on special rails and puts a concrete mix. The price of a building is half the price of a regular one of the same size.
3D printing in medicine. Scientists already successfully 3D printed not only the internal organs but the human skeleton as well. There are plans to compensate for a lack of donors with the help of 3D printing in the future.
Automotive and aerospace 3D printing. 3D printing a car after choosing a color: it will become a reality in the age of 3D printing. The same can be said about 3D printing parts of spacecraft.
The Prospects of 3D Printing
Trying to imagine a distant future of 3D printing would look like something out of a sci-fi book. Even if just a half of the predictions are accurate, then the ability to 3D print nearly everything out of thin air fast and cheap will become a reality, the world will change beyond recognition. The potential of the technology is as wide as it's accessible.

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(Washington, D.C.) — Today, the Department of Health and Human services (HHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would reverse the harmful "domestic gag rule." Put in place by the Trump administration, the rule prevented Title X funding from going to health centers that refer patients for abortion care or provide abortion care with non-Title X funds. As a result, more than 900 health centers that offer high-quality affordable contraceptive care left the Title X program, leaving patients with fewer options for care. The NPRM released today would reverse this policy and strengthen the Title X Family Planning Program.
In response, Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley, CEO, Power to Decide, issued the following statement:
"All people no matter who they are or where they live deserve the power to decide if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child. The proposed rule released by HHS will help to restore critical access to high-quality reproductive health services, including the full range of contraceptive options, STI screenings, Pap tests and other cancer screenings at health centers that mainly serve the uninsured and people with low incomes.
"Title X health centers have continued to provide high-quality contraceptive care despite the program being significantly underfunded and the harmful domestic gag rule. However, the gag rule caused more than 900 health centers to leave the Title X program, resulting in large declines in the number of patients served. In fact, between 2018 and 2019—when the gag rule went into effect—the Title X program served 844,000 fewer patients, a 22% decline in a single year.
"The domestic gag rule more than undermined the integrity of the Title X program, it worked to prevent people with low incomes from accessing the reproductive health services they need, with the burden falling hardest on Black and brown people. We appreciate the actions of the Biden-Harris administration and this new rule that will help to undo the damage to the Title X program and strengthen the program's commitment to equity. But to fully realize the promise of this proposed rule, the program also requires additional annual funding to meet the needs of our communities. It's estimated that approximately $737 million is needed each year to fully meet the needs of people who depend on these health centers. Funding at this level would not only restore the integrity of the program, but also significantly expand access to affordable and high-quality contraception for people struggling to make ends meet."
Power to Decide is a private, non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to ensure all people—no matter who they are, where they live or what their economic status might be—have the power to decide if, when and under what circumstances to get pregnant or have a child. Please visit us at www.PowerToDecide.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.


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By: Patrick Lencioni
Reviewed By: Bob Ruffolo
Organizational health trumps everything in business.
At least, that's the argument that Patrick Lencioni makes in his book The Advantage.
Despite all of the underlying benefits of having a healthy organization, so many leaders struggle to embrace the process of creating one because they quietly believe they are too sophisticated, too busy or too technical to mess with it. In other words, they think it's beneath them.
According to Lencioni, there are three biases that prevent leaders from embracing the power of organizational health:
Smart organizations are great at figuring out the classic fundamentals of business, such as strategy, marketing, finance, and technology. The problem is that being smart is only half the equation.
An organization doesn't become healthy by following a simple, linear path. Similar to building a strong marriage or family, it's a messy process that involves doing several things at once, and it requires ongoing maintenance. However, that messy process can be broken down into four simple disciplines.
An organization can't be healthy without a behaviourally unified leadership team, there's just no way around it. One of the most common problems that Lencioni cities is the size of leadership teams being too large. Lencioni suggests that leadership teams stay between three and 12 people, however, he states that even eight or nine is too much for most organizations.
The members of your leadership team have to trust each other to be cohesive.
This goes beyond just trusting each other to do their job well. This has to reach what Lencioni calls "vulnerability-based trust" where everyone is completely comfortable with being transparent and honest with each other. With this level of trust, members can comfortably admit their own faults and genuinely ask for help or admit when a colleague's idea is better than their own.
At the heart of vulnerability-based trust, everyone in the group is willing to sacrifice their individual egos for the greater good of the team.
Conflict itself is not a bad thing -- it's how organizations handle conflict that determines whether the resulting effects are good or bad.
Because our culture has conditioned us to avoid conflict, Lencioni suggests that leaders will often have to intentionally create healthy conflict in meetings. Although it will be uncomfortable at first, he suggests that leaders "mine for conflict" by asking others to express their disagreements.
By giving permission and welcoming disagreement, it sets an example to others that the end-goal is the best solutions. Even if that means disagreement on certain things along the way.
Conflict is important for achievement because it gives everyone an opportunity to share their input, ask questions, and understand all sides.
People don't actively commit to something that they don't feel involved in. They will simply smile and not -- passively committing, even if they don't agree.
Whenever the goal is agreement, instead of commitment, people have no reason to express concerns or ask questions. By demanding conflict within the team, each leader has a chance to plead their case and influence the outcome. However, they also know they will be held accountable to commit to the final decision of the group.
Intentions are nice, but action is what moves the organization forward.
According to Lencioni, "peer-to-peer accountability is the primary and most effective source of accountability on a leadership team." Once everyone trusts each other and knows that everyone is committed to the desired outcome, they can confront each other without worrying about a negative backlash or defensiveness.
The goal of accountability is to offer clarity in what the other person is doing, not harsh criticism.
The results of the organization as a whole (not just individual departments) are the most important thing for the leadership team to focus on. The entire purpose of the first four behaviors is to keep everyone focused on results.
The only way that good decisions can be made and that the organization can continue to succeed is when the leadership team prioritizes the results of the group over the results of the branch of the organization that they lead.
For as much as leaders and organizations like to focus on the theory of alignment, very few organizations actually put this into practice. The reason for this is that few organizations are clear on the principles that they want to align themselves around.
The Advantage lists six critical questions that leaders must answer to find clarity and create a healthy organization.
Every organization needs to have a purpose -- something grand and aspirational that employees can get behind. Lencioni stresses the point that this purpose has to be idealistic to inspire support from employees, even though they know that the organization's success ultimately comes down to tangible and tactical activities.
The organization that is tolerant of everything stands for nothing.
A healthy organization must identify a small set of core values that already exist within the organization and that will not be changed. These core values are the heart of the organization's identity and will determine the type of people that will and won't fit into the organization.
This is the opposite of the organization's purpose, which is idealistic. The answer to this question is what Lencioni calls a "business definition," but he makes it very clear that this is not a mission statement.
This is just a simple, one-sentence description of what your organization actually does. The description should be clear and not written in a way that it would be used for marketing purposes -- just boring and easy to understand.
To answer this question, the team must determine their strategy for success.
These are the decisions that an organization makes to differentiate themselves from their competitors and give themselves the greatest chance of success. However, all business decisions play a role in the overall strategy and it's difficult to summarize each and every decision into one sentence or neat little paragraph.
Lencioni suggests that organizations find three strategic anchors that guide their overall strategy. These anchors become the lens from which all future decisions are based and provide consistency in the decision-making process.
Every organization needs to have one top priority during any given period of time if it wants to create alignment and focus among its leadership and employees.
Despite the fact that there can only be one top priority, technically, most companies have too many top priorities. Lencioni says that these companies need a "thematic goal" aka a rallying cry.
A thematic goal is the answer to the question of what is most important today. A thematic goal must be:
The execution of a thematic goal must be broken down into categories, or what Lencioni calls "defining objectives." These defining objectives map out a clear game plan for achieving the thematic goal.
In addition to the defining objectives, organizations need standard operating objectives -- the ongoing and relatively straightforward metrics and areas of responsibility that any leadership team must maintain in order to keep the organization afloat.
Organizations should never skip this question by assuming that everyone knows who is doing what, based on their position. Lencioni suggests that you take the little bit of time required to provide clarity for everyone on the leadership team regarding what each person is doing and ensuring that everything is covered.
Once the leadership team has become one cohesive unit and they've established clarity by answering the six critical questions, they can start sharing those answers with the rest of the organization.
The problem is that leaders often confuse the mere transfer of information to an audience with the audience's ability to understand, internalize, and embrace the message that is being communicated. The only way that people will embrace a message is by hearing it over a period of time, in a variety of different situations, and preferably from different people
According to Lencioni, great leaders see themselves as Chief Reminding Officers, because they are constantly relaying their message over and over.
The best way to spread the message across an organization is by a process Lencioni calls "cascading communication" where the message flows down the organization immediately following a meeting.
At the end of the meeting, executives must decide what they will and won't pass along to their teams, which results in "commitment clarification."
Once the leadership team has agreed on what information will be passed along, each executive begins spreading the information among their teams like rumors -- except they are true rumors. This is how they get the message to spread far and wide in a short amount of time.
Although over-communication is important, leaders of a healthy organization don't always have the time and availability to remind employees about the company's reason for existing, its values, and so on.
To make sure that the answers to the six critical questions become embedded in the fabric of the organization, leaders must do everything they can to reinforce them structurally as well. This is accomplished by ensuring that every human system, from hiring and people management to training and compensation, is designed to reinforce the answers to those questions.
The best human systems are the simplest and least sophisticated ones. Human systems shouldn't be designed to avoid lawsuits or to copy what other companies are doing -- they exist as tools for reinforcement of clarity. This creates a structure that's tied around the operations, culture and management of the organization without relying on the leadership team every step of the way.
The last frontier of competitive advantage is the transformation of unhealthy organizations into healthy organizations -- and the single biggest determining factor in the health of an organization is the genuine commitment and active involvement of the person in charge.


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Q: If I need to file a restraining order against my partner/spouse does it mean that he/she will lose their job?
A: Not necessarily. Restraining orders are civil and not considered a criminal offense. Any violation of such an order is a criminal offense. The Department of Correction is required to comply with all restrictions listed on a restraining order. The employee will be not allowed to use weapons while at work. Employees under a weapons restriction will still be expected to come to work unless the circumstances of the case dictate otherwise. The Department does, however, reserve the right to impose discipline based on subsequent rule violations. Each case will be reviewed individually.
Q: My spouse/partner is the subject of a restraining order that has been modified by the Court to state that weapons will be allowed for the course of duty. Will the Department lift the weapons restriction?
A: No. An Act Relative to Gun Control in the Commonwealth, Chapter 180 of the Acts of 1998, enacted on October 21, 1998, made changes to existing firearms law. The change relative to FID Cards, Class A, or Class B LTC is that anyone who is the subject of a permanent or temporary restraining/protection order issued pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 209A, including suspension and surrender order, (or an order of protection issued by another jurisdiction) is now disqualified from holding any of the above licenses. This means that the licensing authority must continue the suspension of a permit even if a court modifies or vacates a suspension and surrender order, as long as the underlying order remains in effect.
Q: What if criminal charges are filed against my partner/spouse? How will this affect his/her job?
A: Each incident is looked at on a case-by-case basis. According to the Prohibition of Domestic Violence Policy, a judicial finding of cause must be found before termination can take place. This does not mean that some form of disciplinary action will not occur based on subsequent rule violations. The Department always reserves the right to terminate based on the facts of the case regardless of the judicial outcome.
Q: What if my partner/spouse is convicted of a domestic violence offense?
A: The Lautenberg Amendment was signed into federal law effective September 30, 1996. This law makes it unlawful for anyone convicted of a domestic violence offense (including misdemeanors) to ship, transport, possess or receive firearms and/or ammunition. This law does not make exceptions for law enforcement personnel or military personnel.
Q: What if, as a family member, I have specific questions but do not want to reveal any information that would allow the Department to identify my abusive partner/spouse?
A: If you choose not to reveal information that would allow us to identify your abusive partner, we will still assist with whatever questions or services you request. The safety and well being of our employees and their families is our biggest concern, refer to available services listed on this brochure.


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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Raises Nearly $5 Million In First Quarter
April 15, 2021
Shatters Quarterly Fundraising Record in Arkansas
Little Rock, AR – Sarah Huckabee Sanders will report raising over $4.8 million in the two months since announcing her candidacy on January 25th – including more than $1.5 million from Arkansans – shattering the record for most money ever raised in a quarter by any campaign in state history.
"I am grateful for the generous support of so many Arkansans – in 60 days we held over 50 events in Arkansas and received more than 6,500 donations across all 75 counties of the state. Our message of limiting government and advancing education and opportunity is clearly resonating," said Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Overall, the campaign had over 34,700 donors at an average contribution amount of under $97 per donation in the first quarter. 90% of the campaign's donations were $100 or less.
"With the radical left in control of Washington, our governors are our last line of defense," Sanders said. "I will be on the front line of the fight for freedom and am encouraged to have so many friends across our state and country standing with us."


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Quick-Change Power Pack
Cut the cord and amp up your cleaning. The Lithium-ion Power Pack offers cordless capabilities across all of Kaivac's cleaning systems. Much like universal battery packs for power tools, the Power Pack allows you to quickly change and share batteries across all Kaivac battery-enabled systems. The go-anywhere capability improves worker productivity while eliminating the hassle of cord maintenance, making it perfect for day cleaning and other noise and trip sensitive cleaning processes.
- Overcharge protection, automatic shutdown and other advanced features maximize battery life.
- Easy-to-read onboard gauge lets users know how much battery charge is left.
- Charger wall mounting option declutters and provides convenience.
- Quickly change and share batteries across all Kaivac battery-enabled systems.


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Hey, I'm Sara!
Denton TX | Member since March 2017
About Sara Miller
Artist. Designer. Student. Blogger. | Seeking to inspire and be inspired by other creative individuals.
I am a creative type-A. I enjoy design related projects. I would like to start my own design related business or work as a project manager in the design industry. My planner tendencies are great for project management and my creativity is great for design. I am the founder of my own website called Sara Strives. Sara Strives is a place where I want to cultivate community for creative college students as well as creatives that are already out in the "adult world." I offer advice and stories from my experience as an art student, college student, and a creative. As a college student, my experiences began with a hobby. This was how my website came about. Through this experience, I learned about basic web design through Wordpress, the workings of social media, and how to use many marketing tools such as Canva, Google Analytics, and Hootsuite. Learned about brand consistency and how to develop my own brand. I also learned about accessibility and how that determines the success of a business or website. With my website, Sara Strives, I have had the opportunity to work with many talented designers and writers. This has developed my confidence in working in groups and having positive relationships while doing so. I believe that the making of my website and the humanity involved in some of the topics I address has allowed me to find this interesting mesh of technology and humanity. This is so important in web design and marketing, as one must understand the people seeing their designs as well as the tools behind it. This understanding will allow me to integrate into any brand easily and begin design work that will be interesting to people while working with the technology.
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Are you fond of Prime 9 but just don't need all the bells and whistles? Are you ready to ditch your 3x drivetrain and looking to jump on the 1x bandwagon? Our Box Four tier is for those who just want less fuss. With the Box Four 8 Speed Drivetrain, 8 is enough, and indeed 11-42T is plenty of range for an 8-speed cassette. Our derailleur still has the Limited Slip clutch but now arrives with a more compact cage. The custom 8-speed chain is built for abuse, although it's sophisticated enough to have its own Wide/narrow chainring. Push through fewer gears with a no-nonsense shifter. This combo will transport you to 1 by territory for less than $200.
The Box Four chain employs an 8-speed platform similar to the Prime 9 but at an affordable price point. The chain is polished and then chemically treated to achieve corrosion resistance. The inner link spacing on the 8-speed chain is a little tighter than other chains and is optimized to use with our Box Four Wide/Narrow Chainring. The Box Four Wide/Narrow chainring is the first 8-speed specific chainring designed to optimize chain retention when using 8-speed chains. The tooth profile and thicknesses are tailored to match the inside geometry of the unique Box Four chain. The Box Four Wide/Narrow chainring completes that package for the 1x8 system.
The Box Four 8 Speed Drivetrain is simple to install with our easy-to-follow installation video. Unlike other drivetrains, Box drivetrains offer simplicity, durability, and a high-performing system that allows you to slap on the drivetrain, then forget about it. You can enjoy the ride without hassle or constant maintenance after each ride. Is the Box Four 8 Speed Groupset right for you? More does not always mean better. 8 is Enough!
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Not all children are born to married parents. Sometimes a child is born to parents who are in a committed relationship with one another but are not married. Other times the child's parents ended their relationship before the child's birth and are no longer together. This can cause issues with regards to child support and visitation rights. Specifically, before an unmarried mother can pursue child support from the child's other parent or the child's other parent can pursue visitation rights, paternity must be established.
Why is establishing paternity so crucial to a child's well-being?
Establishing paternity is the first step towards obtaining child support for the care of the child. It costs money to raise a child, and children deserve to have the financial support of both parents. Once paternity is established, the child's mother can pursue child support from the child's father.
In addition, the child's father may want to have visitation time with the child even though he and the child's mother are no longer in a relationship with one another. A father can only pursue these rights after paternity has been established. Absent instances of neglect or abuse, children generally benefit from have a relationship with both parents.
Also, when a child knows the identity of both parents, it gives them a sense of identity and belonging. Establishing paternity also gives a child the benefit of being on their parent's health and life insurance and it gives a child inheritance rights. Establishing paternity is also helpful if a child has health problems and needs to know both parents' medical histories.
How can paternity be established in Michigan?
If a child's parents are unmarried at the time of the child's birth, there are two options for establishing paternity. Unmarried parents can voluntarily establish paternity by filling out a form at the hospital that states they agree the man is the child's biological father for all legal purposes. If there is a paternity dispute, the child's mother and the purported father can go to court to sort out the matter. Generally, the court will order a DNA test to determine if the purported father is the child's biological father.
Establishing paternity is necessary for unmarried mothers who want to pursue child support and unmarried fathers who want to pursue visitation. But it is the child who benefits the most from establishing paternity, as it allows the child to have the financial support and relationships necessary to grow and thrive.


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Angels at Christmas: The Start of the Writing Journey
That Could Be
family could be in Northern California during the '50's and '60's. And yes, we
had our fair share of quirky characters, as all families do. Laced in there were
some serious hours doing service at our local church, mostly because that's
what my parents had done, how they had met, in the shadow of my grandfather,
who was an evangelist.
or much of anything in the way of values, other than as it relates to my
characters. I've always said I'm a Christian with a bent antennae. I'll
went on behind the production number that was the stage. And that's where I
think the real story is. I got to see the women, kids in tow, coming to my
grandfather's house in the middle of the night, after being beaten by a raging
husband. Those things really do happen in the real world. I'd see them at
breakfast the next day, and watch as my grandfather would hand out a free meal
or a little money to people out of luck. He told me the "hobos", as we used to
call them, marked his fence so one that followed would know there was a kind
person living there who might share a scrap of food. I once gave my favorite
teddy bear to a little girl who was about 4 and clearly was afraid. I was
afraid too. Afraid for her future. I often think of her little face, standing
in my grandfather's kitchen, barefoot, with syrup running down her chin.
things they do. And what choices they make in life. I didn't want to go into
religious studies. I wanted to know what motivated
them. So, in college I majored in Psychology.
beginning to see them have children, I still don't really know what makes
people do what they do. But I know how to write it down.
my first book, and it was the book that seized me one cold December day when I
was visiting my daughter for her college graduation in Portland. We were snowed
in that day, and the graduation (mid-year, smaller) was cancelled. And like the famous story of Mary Shelley, who wrote
Frankenstein, we started talking about stories as we went around the room. I
had been dreaming about angels, but not anything close to the angels I'd
learned about in Sunday School. These were fully fleshed out beings with
personalities, in a beautiful place with gardens and classrooms so they could learn
about human life.
human world like a moth is drawn to a light fixture. The story developed that
her attraction to all things human was what made her such an effective Guardian
Angel. And she had a 100% track record, unlike anyone else.
she might fall in love so hard, that she wanted to give up her wings and become
human. And so I explored what that would look like, how she would feel, and
what the consequences would be.
Heaven isn't 100% perfect by design. The Underworld isn't 100% evil by
beings had free will, human as well as angelic. And I wanted her to push the
boundaries. And not just push them, I wanted her to fall off the edge and watch
her recover, if she could.
done. It was 92,000 words. I asked other writers I was becoming friends with if
that was normal, and realized I am a prolific writer. Now that version has been
re-written over 50 times now, vetted and critiqued on the contest circuit,
where it did very well. It took a lot of people to help me wrestle with this
behemoth first novel. But the end result is something that is near and dear to
my heart. The premise and the ending remained the same.
power. And I have to say, when I shut my eyes and tune out everything else,
that someone else is there.
won't send you back to church. But it might make you believe in perfect love.
For life doesn't have to be 100% perfect to be fully enjoyed. We don't have to
be 100% perfect to love or be loved.
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Sharon. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It was so wonderfully written and I found it very moving, especially at this time of the year.
I am even more thankful to have met such a warm, loving person that I have found you to be. Without having met you I would have missed out on this wonderful opportunity to read and love the books you have written for us. Thank you so much. <3
Thank you, Gayle. I have found the same in you. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for all you do. I can never thank you enough.
I loved your post Sharon, as I did all the others. You are a wonderful woman with a heart as big as the sky and I consider myself lucky to have 'met' you. Love all the books I've read so far, looking forward to read the Angel series too. Hope you never stop writing HUGS!
Thanks Eniko. I so appreciate you too. Merry Christmas and thanks for all your lovely words and wonderful support.
Thank you, Raymond. I always appreciate you stopping by. God Bless you and your family as well.
i really enjoyed your post Sharon it was well written and very thoughtful. Thats why we love your books so much, im really excited to start reading the Angel books. All the best.
Thanks Julie. I appreciate you so much, spreading the word. I feel the same way about all of you who have given me so much. Merry Christmas.


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Dreaming with My Eyes Open
Sunday, December 05, 2004
I was reading some commentary on the fusion of technology and nature. It disturbed me a little bit. In my life everything is natural. We simply change it's form we move it around, that's it. I'm typing on a computer, but I fail to see any part of it that is not natural. Every single material came from nature. | |
But your missing the point I'm told, I don't think that I am. I understand that a laptop would not "grow" in nature without man. It is far from a "simple" tool. But humans "grew" in nature. We are an extension of mother earth. I guess I find it inane to say that something we create is "fundamentally different" then that which is grown. Machines are developed, they "grow". The idea that bugged me was that initially machines were very close to nature, and now they are moving back in that direction. WHAT!??! At what point were they not. Seriously, most machines are simply imitations of natural processes. We as humans have learned "logic" and "math" from nature. Why do we use certain numbers over and over, because that has been learned. Our inspiration is everything around us, including our own bodies. We learn all the time, but NATURE allows us to do that. It's all nature. Think I'm wrong? Good, because I might be. But if I'm wrong then I'd like to see a machine built without using natural material and without using ideas based off of phenomena observed in nature. Ahh, the beauty of a rant. |
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Mattea forced herself to take three deep breaths. She
started going over her makeshift shelter, testing every joint and connection one more time while ignoring the bile-green color spreading over Evoris's
Some had liked to say it was a miracle she had gotten into
the academy, let alone be chosen for one of the teams actually exploring the terran-like
worlds. Mattea herself might admit that her surviving the crash that killed the
rest of the crew could qualify as miraculous. But she had worked hard and
learned well. Those lessons and her determination made for a rock-solid
foundation, one she hoped was enough to ensure she'd built a shelter strong enough to make it through the
rapidly approaching storm.
Mattea was inside before the full fury of it hit. The howling winds were unlike anything she'd ever heard before, but the shelter held. She allowed herself to give into her drowsiness once the storm's cacophony died down.
She'd told herself she'd make it through the night. Tomorrow morning she'd start comparing what she learned about Evoris in the academy to what was really there. And what she could work with until a rescue ship came. She hoped.
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Patricia Ann (Smith) Berard, 73, died unexpectedly on March 1, 2021.
Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Luke & Frances (Parisi) Smith.
Her love was her family, Teatime with her sisters, and putting love in every meal she made. Always putting everyone before herself and taking care of everyone. That was just who she was; Simply Amazing!
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Family and friends are invited to Patricia's funeral Mass, Friday, March 5, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Springfield; masks and social distancing required. Her burial, at Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, will be at a later date.
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Universities in Malaysia
Amongst the most vibrant study destinations of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is renowned for its teeming metropolises, enriched culture… The post Universities in Malaysia appeared first on Leverage Edu.
Amongst the most vibrant study destinations of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is renowned for its teeming metropolises, enriched culture and economical costs of living. Moreover, even though the official language of the country is Malay, the majority of the people in Malaysian speak fluent English thus breaking the language barrier that foreign students might find worrisome. Home to over 60 universities, Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a preferred choice amongst those aspiring to study abroad. Through this blog, we aim to elucidate some of the major universities in Malaysia, their offered courses as well as the perks and benefits they offer to international students.
List of Universities in Malaysia
To study in Malaysia is to avail an exuberant experience that can nurture your skills and abilities and bring you closer to your dream career. There are various academic institutions in the country that offer an array of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. According to QS World University Rankings2021, 7 universities in Malaysia are ranked in the top 500 which are as follows:
S.No. | QS Rankings 2021 | List of the Universities in Malaysia |
1. | 59 | Universiti Malaya (UM) |
2. | 132 | Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) |
3. | 141 | Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) |
4. | 142 | Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) |
5. | =187 | Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) |
6. | 391 | UCSI Malaysia |
7. | =439 | Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) |
University of Malaya
Founded in the year 1905, the University of Malaya is divided into two national campuses, one situated in Kuala Lumpur and the other is in Singapore. It is one of the oldest and universities in Malaysia and is widely opted by students from across the globe because of its specialised programs and placement opportunities. It was established with the motto of 'Ilmu Puncha Kemajuan' which is derived from the Sanskrit, Arabic and Malay language and translates as "knowledge is the source of progress". Presently, the university has around 2,900 international students with a total population of around 21,050 Students. Being a growing multidisciplinary institution, the university offers bachelors, masters and PhD level degrees in around 35 subjects including Economics and Administration, Law, Languages and Linguistics, Computer Science and Information Technology, Environment, Education, etc.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Located in Johor Bahru, UTM remains to be the oldest engineering and technology university in Malaysia. The institution has grabbed a position in the world's top 250 universities by QS ranking. Featuring amongst the leading institutions of our list of universities in Malaysia, UTM offers extensive study programs in several technical fields of study. The institution has partnered with universities in US, UK and Australia to provide transfer and exchange programs for local and foreign students. Some famous specializations offered at UTM are Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering. In it's widely spread campus the University is home to more than 25,000 students.
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
[optin-monster-shortcode id="xf2mlnjiouddzrshykdb"]Starting as a non-profit university with 411 students, UTAR was founded in 2002 and is now home to more than 25,000 global and native students. There are two main campuses of UTAR both of which are situated in Kaula Lampur. Bifurcated under 9 faculties, 3 institutes and 4 research centres, it offers over 110 programs divided under bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. It is also one of the major research universities in Malaysia and has over 32 research centres creating its own UTAR global research network.
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Globally known as the University of Science Malaysia, USM was established in the year 1969. Being a prestigious public institution, it is the second oldest university in the country. With more than 28,000 students enrolled, USM comprises of 24 academic schools, 14 centres and 7 units and has the student-faculty ratio there is 1:19. The University offers various undergraduate and postgraduate recognized programs in an array of disciplines in Medical and Non-Medical Science. It is amongst the leading science universities in Malaysia and has received its notable mention in the top 50 global institutes for mining engineering courses by the QS world ranking 2019.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Another essential mention in our list of universities in Malaysia, UKM was founded in the year 1971 and has three local campuses situated in Cheras, Bangi and Kaula Lampur. The university cites its vision as "To be a distinguished faculty, which stimulates and generates knowledge for economics, business and professional development aimed at national and universal well-being". Home to more than 23,000 national and international students, the university has one of the biggest libraries in the country known as Tun Seri Lanang Library.
Other prominent universities in Malaysia are:
- Universiti Teknologi Petronas
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Universiti Utara Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi MARA
- Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia
- Sultan Idris University of Education
- Islamic Science University of Malaysia
- Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
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AGR, Norway-based well engineering, drilling project management, and reservoir management firm, has signed an agreement to provide advisory services to Gassnova, in the area of carbon capture and storage.
The Norwegian state-owned Gassnova acts on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and facilitates the development of technology and solutions to enable cost-efficient and progressive solutions for the capture and storage of CO2.
Under the agreement, AGR will act as technical advisors to Gassnova by offering technical expertise across geoscience, reservoir, drilling, and well engineering disciplines in addition to facilities and cost engineering.
Svein Sollund, Chief Executive Officer of AGR, said: 'As the Norwegian government actively progresses its carbon-neutral strategy, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a key method for tackling climate change and achieving low emissions targets.
At AGR, we have worked with the Gassnova team closely over many years with the Longship full-scale project being the most recent. We are therefore delighted to have been selected once again to support Gassnova and look forward to pooling our technical resources and expertise."
AGR assignments in this specific area so far include providing CO2 storage site subsurface analysis on the UKCS; risk assessment and mitigation plans on potential CO₂ leaks on a producing gas field in the North Sea; and managing the drilling of an appraisal well as part of a possible full scale storage site offshore Australia.
As for Longship, this is a CCUS project that is a foundation of the Norwegian government's climate change strategy with the first carbon capture to take place at Norcem's cement factory in the Oslo-fjord region. Longship also comprises funding for the transport and storage project Northern Lights, a joint project between Equinor, Shell, and Total.
Northern Lights will transport liquid CO2 from capture facilities to a terminal at Øygarden in Vestland County. From there, CO2 will be pumped through pipelines to a reservoir beneath the seabed.


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And just like that, I've changed gears and have officially left the fourth gear and shifted into the fifth gear. If you know anything about changing gears in manual cars, the fifth gear allows for the fastest speed using the least power.
I powered through the last three decades of my life, and for a long time, I thought I didn't go fast or far enough. But I was and am where I need to be. I'll be using less power in the remaining decades, and confidently covering more mileage.
Whatever life I have left will be lived with every zesty fiber in my being. My mama never told me that fifty could feel so fantastic. Like most, when I was younger, I saw fifty as old rather than older. Perhaps it was also because the fifty-year-olds around me acted "accordingly." You know, the way society wanted them to show up for a long time. Dress a certain way. Walk a certain way. Talk a certain way. Be a certain way. Thank God we're moving past that narrative.
On January 24th, 2022, in the second year of the COVID pandemic, dodging OMICRON, I celebrated my 50th solar return and eased into the day with a super amplified feeling of gratefulness for life and health. All I know is I feel fantastic.
Half a century is here. I welcome it. I'm grateful for it, and I will enjoy it along with every additional year. I am 50. Hear me roaring with gratitude for life and health!!! Thank you, God!
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Most of us have a unique business model, which in turn requires some unique business processes. Following these business processes on a traditional pen and paper method is really something that we don't want to get involved in. In the era of technology and specifically smartphones and computers, we need something that can make our work as simple as having a coffee or better yet, ordering a coffee. In other words, we need an app that can make our business processes easy to follow and monitor.
However, getting a custom application specifically for our business may put a lot of load on our pockets and managing the services for that app adds to our expenses. This is where various software services and platforms come into play. And, our knights in the shining armor are –Power Apps and MS Office 365.
Let's meet our problem solvers and try to know a little bit about them;
Power Apps:
Power Apps is the answer to the rising need of possessing a business application in a very short time-frame. This platform allows a user to build a professional-grade app without any sort of coding. Yes! You've heard it right. You can have a custom business application within no time and no coding involved at all.
MS Office 365:
Office 365 is the term Microsoft uses to refer to its subscription plans for online Office applications along with other Internet-based productivity services. These services include Lync web conferencing, Exchange Online hosted email for business, additional online storage on OneDrive and Skype world minutes for home.
To make it easy for you to manage your business processes, Microsoft is here with the integration you wanted all along. Yes! It is here. Microsoft has announced the integration of Office 365 with Power Apps. With this integration, businessmen can now use the features and functionalities of Office 365 on the apps they built using Power Apps.
We were thinking about this merger and the possibilities it can provide for a business. So, let's have a look at the points that can help a business to run smoothly and efficiently.
Advantages of integrating Office 365 with Power Apps
- Cuts down on development time
One of the most important features and benefits of this integration is that you don't need to code anything. Power Apps has in-built templates that allow users to simply drag and drop them to their application and make it fully functional. Similarly, when you want to integrate Office 365 with your app all you need to do is just select the option which says "Office 365" and it will be integrated on your app, just like that.
- Turnaround time is reduced
Fetching information is one of the crucial tasks for any business. You need the required information right before you at the very moment it is required. Now, the implementation of Office 365 over an application developed using Power Apps allows the users to find and fetch the desired information stored in any application of MS office.
- Function efficient cross-platform integration
Today there are two smartphone operating systems that rule the market. Android and iOS govern the entire smartphone division globally. Seeing the popularity of these platforms, it is quite natural that users would be using either of these two operating systems. Now, to make your app available for your desired users irrespective of the smartphone they are using, you need a cross platform application. Relax! The app is developed as a cross-platform application in Power Apps. This app is equally efficient in either OS.
- Data sharing was never this easy
Data and information sharing is also a task that requires extra and additional attention. You need to keep in mind which data is to be shared with whom. All such troublesome tasks can be easily done with Office 365 integrated to your Power Apps developed application. All you need to do is select the piece of information you need to share, select the person/department you want to share this information with and simply share it. It's that simple.
So, these are the benefits that a businessman can get with this integration. Since this integration is new and is in its growing phase, it might be a bit difficult for you to find the appropriate consultant, developer and integration specialist.
However, Softweb Solutions has extensive experience in Office 365 and MS technologies such as Power Apps. We can help you not just in developing the app but also configuring the app with latest updates present in the market today.


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Benders Decomposition using Callback
We are trying to implement Benders Decomposition for a Fixed charge facility location-allocation problem given in Daskin.
We have decomposed the problem into master and sub problems and then tried to insert the capacity constraint as a Lazycut using MIPSOL. It is working fine and giving me the optimal solution.
But, I am not sure whether the implementation part is correct or not.
We are getting objective value and bound for the considered minimization problem through the following commands.
def mycallback(model, where):
if where == GRB.Callback.MIPSOL:
obj = model.cbGet(GRB.Callback.MIPSOL_OBJ)
bound = model.cbGet(GRB.Callback.MIPSOL_OBJBND)
then, we are inserting lazy constraint by model.cbLazy using the feedback from the sub problem.
The objective and bound list :
Obj list-->> [8550, 8550, 8900, 8900, 23780, 31345, 27745, 28350, 30460, 30037, 30246, 28450, 29870, 27760, 29330, 29280]
Bound list--->> [-1e+100, -1e+100, -1e+100, 0.0, 20780.0, 20780.0, 20780.0, 24935.995627686796, 24935.995627686796, 25285.145721177472, 25820.18344674822, 26915.25982256021, 26915.25982256021, 27093.500000000004, 27093.500000000007, 27169.56521739131]
For the minimization problem, the obj value should be decreasing continuously in each iteration, but this is not the case here. As we can see in the Obj list, the obj value is not decreasing continuously, but fluctuating.
Please suggest if this behavior is common or we are making some mistakes during implementation.
The code and the log file of the solution is attached through dropbox.
Thanks and Regards
Ankit Chouksey
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Hi Ankit,
Could you please edit your question and properly format your code? See Posting to the Community Forum for help on how to do that.
And please try summarizing the output - currently, this is just a long wall of text and your actual question is hard to understand.
Matthias0 -
Dear sir,
I have modified the question as suggested.
Ankit0 -
Hi Ankit,
I recommend testing your code on a small toy problem so you can inspect and analyze every single step.
One thing I noticed is that you are using a pretty old Gurobi version. You should definitely update to the latest version to get all improvements and bug fixes developed in the meantime.
Best regards,
Matthias0 -
Dear sir,
Thankyou very much for the reply.
I have tried to run the code with updated version Gurobi 9.5, still I am getting the same results.
We are solving a very small example problem on "Capacitated Fixed Charge problem" given in book of "Network and Discrete Location" by Daskin in page number 331.
We have modelled this problem in Python and solved it using Gurobi 9.5. The code is given below. We are getting an optimal solution in seconds.import gurobipy as gp
from gurobipy import*
Supply_nodes = ['S1', 'S2', 'S3', 'S4']
Demand_nodes = ['D1', 'D2','D3','D4','D5','D6','D7','D8']
Fixed_cost = {'S1':4500, 'S2':4400, 'S3':4250, 'S4':4250}
Capacity = {'S1':600, 'S2':700, 'S3':500, 'S4':550}
Demand = {'D1':100, 'D2':150, 'D3':175, 'D4':125, 'D5':180, 'D6':140, 'D7':120, 'D8':160}
Transport_input = [26, 27, 28, 17, 13, 19, 21, 19, 19, 22, 12, 26, 11, 22, 22, 24, 17, 15, 13, 15, 25, 26, 27, 23, 20, 19, 23, 26, 21, 16, 23, 26]
Transport_cost = {}
for i in Demand_nodes:
for j in Supply_nodes:
Transport_cost[(i,j)] = Transport_input[X]
x_j = m.addVars(Supply_nodes,vtype=GRB.BINARY,name='x_j')
y_ij = m.addVars(Demand_nodes, Supply_nodes, vtype=GRB.CONTINUOUS,name='Y_ij')
m.setObjective(sum(Fixed_cost[j]*x_j[j] for j in Supply_nodes) + sum(Transport_cost[i,j]*y_ij[i,j] for i in Demand_nodes for j in Supply_nodes))
for i in Demand_nodes:
m.addConstr(sum(y_ij[i,j] for j in Supply_nodes) == Demand[i])
for j in Supply_nodes:
m.addConstr(sum(y_ij[i,j] for i in Demand_nodes) <= Capacity[j]*x_j[j])
After running this code, we are getting an optimal solution i.e. 29280.Now, we are trying to solve the same problem with the benders decomposition using callback.
which is discussed in next thread.
Ankit0 -
Dear sir
We are trying to solve a very small example "Capacitated Fixed Charge problem" (discussed in earlier thread) using Benders decomposition.
We have decomposed the problem in Master problem and Sub-problem.
Master problem----->>##### Master problem ##########
mp = gp.Model()
x_j_mp = mp.addVars(Supply_nodes,vtype=GRB.BINARY,name='x_j_mp')
D = mp.addVar(vtype=GRB.CONTINUOUS,name='D')
mp.setObjective(sum(Fixed_cost[j]*x_j_mp[j] for j in Supply_nodes) + D)
mp.addConstr(sum(Capacity[j]*x_j_mp[j] for j in Supply_nodes) >= sum(Demand[i] for i in Demand_nodes))
mp._vars = x_j_mpSub problem----->>
##### Sub problem ##########
sp = gp.Model()
U_i = sp.addVars(Demand_nodes, lb=-1e20, ub=1e20, vtype=GRB.CONTINUOUS,name='U_i')
W_j = sp.addVars(Supply_nodes, vtype=GRB.CONTINUOUS, name='W_j')
for i in Demand_nodes:
for j in Supply_nodes:
sp.addConstr( U_i[i] - W_j[j] <= Transport_cost[i,j])Further, we are using callback function for inserting Lazy constraint.
UB_temp = 0
X_val = {}
U_val = {}
W_val = {}
Obj_list= []
bound_list = []
iteration = 0
global iterNum
iterNum = 0
def mycallback(model, where):
if where == GRB.Callback.MIPSOL:
print("****MIP sol callback*****")
global iterNum
print ("Going for BD iter ", iterNum)
# nodecnt = mp.cbGet(GRB.Callback.MIPSOL_NODCNT )
obj = model.cbGet(GRB.Callback.MIPSOL_OBJ)
bound = model.cbGet(GRB.Callback.MIPSOL_OBJBND)
print("Best known LOWER bound = ", bound)
print("OBJ VALUE = ", obj)
print("bound = ",bound)
vars_val = {}
vars_val = model.cbGetSolution(model._vars)
D_val = 0
D_val = model.cbGetSolution(D)
print("D var value = ", D_val) print(X_val)
for j in Supply_nodes:
X_val[j] = vars_val[j]
if X_val[j] == 1:
print("Open = ", j)
print("SP SOl------>>>>>")
sp.setObjective(sum(Demand[i]*U_i[i] for i in Demand_nodes) - sum(Capacity[j]*X_val[j]*W_j[j] for j in Supply_nodes), GRB.MAXIMIZE)
for i in Demand_nodes:
U_val[i] = U_i[i].x
for j in Supply_nodes:
W_val[j] = W_j[j].x
UB_temp = 0
UB_temp = sum(Fixed_cost[j]*X_val[j] for j in Supply_nodes) + sp.ObjVal
print("UB Temp = ", UB_temp)
D_RHS = (sum(Demand[i]*U_val[i] for i in Demand_nodes) - sum(Capacity[j]*X_val[j]*W_val[j] for j in Supply_nodes))
print("D var value = ", D_val)
print("D_RHS = ", D_RHS)
if D_val < D_RHS:
model.cbLazy(D >= sum(Demand[i]*U_val[i] for i in Demand_nodes) - sum(Capacity[j]*model._vars[j]*W_val[j] for j in Supply_nodes))
iterNum = iterNum + 1
mp.Params.lazyConstraints = 1
mp.Params.PreCrush = 1
mp.Params.Threads = 1
print(time.time() - t0)
print("Obj list-->>",Obj_list)
print("Bound list--->>",bound_list)After running this code, we are getting an optimal solution i.e. 29280 which is same as what we were getting in original formulation.
The value of upper bound and lower bound which we are getting in each iteration is given below.Obj list-->> [8650, 8650, 8900, 8900, 23880, 31445, 27845, 28450, 30560, 30074, 30246, 28450, 29870, 27860, 29430, 29280]
Bound list--->> [-1e+100, -1e+100, -1e+100, 0.0, 20880.0, 20880.0, 20880.0, 25008.7926540619, 25008.7926540619, 25342.559303459075, 25841.913611781845, 26951.888466413187, 26951.888466413187, 27143.500000000004, 27143.500000000007, 27605.000000000004]Now, my query is
For the minimization problem, the obj value (UB) should be decreasing continuously in each iteration, but this is not the case here. As we can see in the Obj list, the obj value is not decreasing continuously, but fluctuating.
Sir, I have analyzed each iteration of benders, still I am not able validate that my callback implementation is correct due to the unusual behavior of UB.This is my request that please validate whether I am implementing callback correctly or not.
And please suggest if this behavior is common or we are making some mistakes during implementation.The code and the log file of the solution is attached through dropbox.
We will be very grateful to you for your response.
Thanks and Regards
Ankit Chouksey0
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November 11th, the day that Canadians remember all of the brave Men and Women who courageously
gave their lives so that we can enjoy the many freedoms that we have today. Soldiers spent days living in
trenches so that we can move freely across Canada and the World. Today Military Families have become
experts at moving, it has become a part of their lifestyles and so it is no wonder that when looking for
some great advice we go directly to the source.
In honour of our past and present Military personnel we have compiled a list of the top 5 moving tips
from the spouses who have been there and done that.
Pro Tip 1 – Downsize
Even if you move every single year you will acquire items between each move. De cluttering can be as
simple as going through your house each day and getting rid of 10 items. You can sell, junk or donate
these items. Think Kijiji or the Salvation Army. The less you have the less you have to pack and unpack.
Selling? This tip will also make staging your home that much easier.
Pro Tip 2 Inventory
Most people think inventory and immediately begin making lists and spreadsheets to stay organized. Not
an expert at excell? Go ahead and pop open that camera on your cell phone and take some photos.
Depending on your home size this can be completed in about an hour and will also come in handy if you
need to make a claim. Ditch those lists and opt for inventory by camera.
Pro Tip 3 – Ziplock Bags
Big or small, ziplock bags can be your new best friend. Use these bad boyz to organize anything from
silverware to hardware. You will thank us when you are unpacking and don't have boxes full of random
small items to organize. Use a sharpie to label your bags and presto! Fast and easy organization.
Pro Tip 4 – Electronics
Take a picture of the back of your television and any other device that will most likely be a hassle to set
up once in your new home. It is so easy to forget which cord goes where. Once you have a picture go
back to pro tip 3 aka ziplock bags, disconnect the device and place the cords in labelled bags and tape it to
the device. This will save so much time and probably your sanity.
Pro Tip 5 – Liquids
Professional Moving Companies will not move liquids. People who move often already know this but if it
is your first move knowing this can save you from pouring your hard earned dollars down the drain,
literally! In the days/months leading up to your move do not buy liquids if you do not absolutely have to.
Use up what you have and purchase new products once you arrive at your destination. Switch to powders
where you can, think laundry detergent and avoid buying a gallon of your favourite coconut scented body
wash. We know it's hard but you can do it. We believe in you.
Burly Boyz moving and Storage recognizes the sacrifices made by our Veterans. Moving may seem
daunting but when you think of how often Military families move it allows a chance to feel some major
gratitude. Take a moment now and then to reflect on the peace in your life and to Remember those who
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What is Web Security?
Let's get the obvious out of the way. Web security is a collection of tools and personal habits used together to prevent unauthorized use or damage to something on the internet. Our customers host email accounts, websites, and virtual servers with us; all of which pose a risk of being compromised. Web security practices can help reduce the likelihood of being compromised and may offer more peace of mind to you.
Why People Hack Websites?
The first question that comes to mind is, why? In our experience, the general public is targeted for three major reasons: automated hacks (not targeted), competitor interference, and political activism. We will talk about each one separately but it should be noted that automated hacks refer to web crawlers that seek out known vulnerabilities and exploit them without human interaction. Most of the time this is just to cause havoc. Hackers may not care about your blog on cats but their automated systems don't take into account what is on the site, only the system running it.
How is Web Security Compromised?
Recently, there has been an uptick in the reported number of scam calls and emails circulating the world. You may have gotten a call from someone claiming to be from social security or tech support that you don't have, asking for money. A lot of people fall victim to this because they are uneducated in security and we are all vulnerable to being compassionate to our fellow humans. We want to believe them.
Web security compromises can be as sophisticated as inside jobs to as simple as a bad link in a well-timed email. If you are a blogger or small business with web hosting with us, your biggest risks are getting compromised by clicking links in unsolicited emails, using vulnerable software, and having weak passwords or refused passwords from previously compromised accounts. Passwords can be compromised by security breaches of a company you interact with, viruses installed on your local machine, and phishing attacks that trick you into entering your password into a site that looks like the one you want but is in fact an imposter. Our partners at Sucuri have written a similar article explaining how and why more in-depth. You can check that out here.
If you pull up your website in the browser and see it defaced, it is likely you are using software that has not been patched or has an unreported vulnerability. If you find yourself on an email blacklist, it can be because your email password has been compromised or you are using an unsecured email host that does not support SPF record validation.
How Do I Protect Myself?
The short answer is to be vigilant. When we investigate how a compromise occurred, we typically find that it came down to a user letting their guard down by skipping software updates, clicking links in unsolicited emails, and not using prescribed security software. Protect yourself by keeping your anti-virus software updated on your operating system, regularly check for updates for any website software (such as WordPress), do not click links in emails you did not solicit for, and use unique passwords. We highly recommend using a free password manager that works on computers and mobile devices, such as LastPass, found here.
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Thanks for the bikini Bobby! I know it's YOUR birthday, but funnily enough, I end up with the gift.
During our time in Annapolis, in mid- October, we decide to get on a few more boats. Being invited out by a few of our Patrons, we go inspect one of the Seawind 1160 Lites, in a mini show being held by Sail Away Catamarans. We have the chance to inspect the layout of one of these boats, and see what it's like to have dual outboard engines instead of an inboard diesel. Plus, we have the opportunity to take it out for a test sail on the Chesapeake to see how she handles.
Then, it's time to go for a pleasure cruise with a few of our friends. The couple that is hosting us in town, Jeff and Cam, have a Catalina 36, which they're preparing to take cruising soon. Using a beautiful weekend – as well as a friend's birthday- we take these excuses as a reason to make the 25 mile sail down to the town of St. Michael's.
Once we get there we reunite with our friend Bobby of s/v Sailing Doodles.
Check out Bobby's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkDwexrF43p_1QurfKFBCBA
Much love from Annapolis!
Jessica, Matt & Georgie
Thank you SO MUCH to our Patrons. These amazing supporters help keep us on the boat, our camera equipment up to date, and the videos coming. Without our patrons, these videos would not be possible.
To join the Patreon ranks, please visit http://www.patreon.com/mjsailing
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Delivery address:
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Annapolis, MD 21403
Thank you!,
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Our Online shop: https://mj-sailing.myshopify.com/
Videos made by Jessica, featuring Matt and Georgie.
00:00 – On Our Way to Just Catamarans
01:05 – Walk-through of Seawind 1160 Lite
02:02 – Another Use for the Engine Bay
02:59 – Test Sailing the Seawind 1160 Lite
05:32 – Intro
06:00 – Leaving for St. Michaels
08:22 – Racing s/v Nauti Dogs
10:57 – Is the Engine On or Off?
12:04 – So Many Boats in St. Michaels
13:20 – Thanks for the Bikini, Bobby
14:37 – Happy 43rd – Let's Go Eat!!
16:20 – Closing
3house – Ooyy
A Little Bit More – Deanz
Bubbles to the Brim – Gaia
Still Waters Run Deep – Sebastian Forslund
Where We Wanna Go – OTE
Camera equipment used:
– Panasonic Lumix GH5
– Shure VP83F shotgun microphone – https://amzn.to/2rsIHLL
– GoPro Hero8 –
Previous Boats:
1983 Trisalu 37 – custom aluminum, built in Quebec (Elements of Life)
Where we've been: 2.5 year refit in Indiantown, Florida; Abacos, Bahamas; St. Barth's; St. Maarten; Antigua; Saba; Azores; Ireland; Scotland; Norway; England
1989 Sabre 34 Targa (Serendipity)
Where We Sailed Her: U.S. – Bahamas – Jamaica – Cuba – Cayman Islands – Honduras – Guatemala – Belize – Mexico – Bermuda – Azores – Madeira – Canary Islands – Sint Maarten – BVI's – USVI's
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International Journal of Wood Science, Technology and Forestry (IJWSTF) ISSN: 1725-3497, Vol. 7(2), pp. 158-167, December, 2022. © Advanced Scholars Journals
Full length Research paper
Analysis of profitability of Neem Seed marketing in Yobe State, Nigeria
*Muhammad YK, Ilu KJ, Jibo AU, Gidado AH, Salami KD and Lawal AA
Department of Forestry and Wildlife Management, Federal University Dutse,Jigawa State, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author's Email: [email protected]
Accepted 18th April, 2022.
This work analyzed the profitability of Neem seed marketing in Yobe State, Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used in selecting Afunori, Nangere and Damaturu Neem plantations established in 1999.The study involved 25 marketing respondents selected based on Yero Yemeni's model. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires and the variables on which data were collected included socioeconomic characteristics, marketing costs and revenues and same were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regressions, gross margin and profitability analyses. Socioeconomic results revealed that the marketing scenario was dominated by none-literate, male, married youth farmers whose mean age and marketing experiences were 36.88 and 8.74 years respectively. Respective unit increase in marketing experience and educational levels significantly raised profits by only N8.76 and N2.14, whereas same unit increase in purchase and operating costs recorded significant profit reduction by N4,792.92 and N8, 508.36 respectively. Of the total of 673.13 tons of neem seeds marketed between 2009 and 2013, only ₦1, 136.25 GM/ton/marketer was realized. Similarly, net profit per ton per marketer stood at only ₦949.12 within the same period. The study concluded that neem seed marketing wasn't profitable in the study area. Creation of markets and Neem associations was the major policy recommendation made.
Key words: Analysis, Profitability, Neem Seeds


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Last week was an exciting couch potato week for me with lots of shows airing its finale or nearing its end. Here's a quick recap of the three that I managed to watch and I think would be of interest to you as well. Biggest Loser – This was my week's highlight. I'm a sucker for … [Read more...]
Biggest Loser makes history!
For the first time ever, the winner of The Biggest Loser is a female! Alison Vincent (called Ali) went from 234 lbs. to 122 lbs., losing 47.86 percent of her body weight. She defeated Roger Shultz, who usually got the most votes (he now weighs 199 lbs. from a starting point of … [Read more...]


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Watch - Sport
After analysing a 3D model of the Tourbillon B1.618, we developed 2 detailed storyboards for the Carbone and Titanium models showcasing the proposed vision for two 30 secs animated videos. With the CAD data, we created custom materials to correlate with the watch's true aesthetic and rigged it to both SKUs in preparation for the animated scenes. Untextured motion scenes were then developed correlating to the approved storyboards. Focusing on accentuating the tourbillon, other acute details and materials in each watch, we developed mood lighting for each background to elevate the presence of both SKUs.


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Beet Spinach Salad with Blue Cheese Recipe
Here's a quick and easy salad recipe you can toss in a salad bowl and serve. Make a quick pan-fried steak or chicken to add to this salad and you're set for dinner.
I love all cheeses but one of my favorites is blue cheese! I know right?! A lot of people I know dislike this cheese for its strong scent and not a pleasant one for sure. It used to bother me before as well but as soon as I've tried it I just love it!
Blue cheese is perfect to snack on its own, in a salad like this video or with crackers is superb as well.
If you want to try this recipe and want to either boil or bake the beets, here's how you make it:
Place the beets in a large saucepan and add water to cover and lemon juice or vinegar to keep the beets from bleeding. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Place the pot under running cold water to stop the cooking process. Peel and cut.
Preheat oven to 375°.
Coat beets lightly with oil.
Wrap beets in aluminum foil, place on a baking tray, and roast in the oven until cooked through, approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
Remove from the oven, let cool for 10 minutes, and then peel and slice.
Ingredients used in this video:
3 cups beets
3 cups baby spinach
2 tbsp lime juice
3 tbsp EVOO
3 tbsp blue cheese
1 spoonful of natural honey
2 strips of bacon cooked and chopped (optional)
..and voila!


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Key responsibility:
- To be a head of Oracle Project implementation in Supply Chain (SCM) and/or Finance module
- Defines application problem by conferring with clients; evaluating procedures and processes.
- Develops solution by preparing and evaluating alternative workflow solutions.
- Controls solution by establishing specifications; coordinating production with programmers.
- Validates results by testing programs.
- Ensures operation by training client personnel; providing support.
- Provides reference by writing documentation.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in any related field
- Over 8 years of experience in Oracle Project Management & Implementation
- Experience in "Oracle R12" is a PLUS
- Implementation experience in Oracle Finance or Supply Chain Management (SCM) module
- Good command of English
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- Highlight Oracle Project Management/Implementation, Experience in Oracle R12, Oracle Finance & Supply Chain (SCM)


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The New Hanover girls basketball team showed no signs of rust after a 10-day break as the Wildcats grabbed a season sweep over West Brunswick following a 67-5 victory at Brogden Hall on Monday.
With the win, New Hanover improved to 6-1 in conference to remain tied atop the division standings. The Wildcats also moved to 13-5 overall. The four Wilmington schools are all within one game of first place in the Mideastern Conference.
"It's always good to get a win in conference especially at home," said New Hanover Coach Vertha Dixon-Wright. "We spent the last week at practice getting back to fundamentals, working on defense and used a few different schemes tonight."
Sophomore Amani Muhammad put in a season best 20 points, with six steals and four assists. Classmate Essence Newkirk earned the start for the home side as three different players finished in double figures. The sophomore chipped in with 14 points and six rebounds, while Ayonna Cotten drained a pair of triples to finish with 13 points.
The Trojans went 1-for-20 from the floor during the opening 16 minutes of play. Natyra Gore sank a three-pointer from the corner to get within one after New Hanover scored the game's first four points, but a 15-foot jumper from Cotten sparked a 10-0 run. Muhammad closed the push with a steal and coast-to-coast lay-in for the 14-3 advantage. An assist from Cotten to Elizbaeth Criner for a short jump shot as the Wildcats maintained a double-digit lead after the first quarter.
New Hanover outscored West Brunswick 30-0 during the second stanza to close a dominating first half of action, which forced a running clock through the second half of action.
The Wildcats get back in action with a trip to Hampstead for a date with Topsail on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
W. Brunswick 5-0-0-0=5
New Hanover 16-30-10-11=67
Hoggard 54 Topsail 14
Coming off their first loss in conference late last week, the Hoggard girls basketball team controlled tempo from the opening tip en route to a 54-14 win at home against Topsail.
Senior guard Emma Haywood led all scorers with 16 points for the Vikings. The senior captain went 4-for-5 from beyond the arc as Hoggard shot 49 percent from the field, converting on 24 of 49 attempts.
Hoggard kept pace in the division, improving to 6-1 in conference and 15-4 overall. The Vikings entertain South Brunswick on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Ashley 49 South Brunswick 34
Dana Craig recorded a double-double with 14 points and 18 rebounds to help Ashley grab a 49-34 road win at South Brunswick.
The Screaming Eagles held serve in the division and remain one game out from the division's top spot. Ashley moved to 5-2 in conference and 8-8 overall. Carly Baron added 10 points and Serenity Williams finished with eight.
Coastal Christian 37 Fayetteville Academy 35
The Coastal Christian girls basketball team picked up another huge conference win following a 37-35 over Fayetteville Academy.
After trailing the entire game until four minutes to go, the Centurions rallied down the stretch to improve to 5-1 in conference and 12-6 overall. Abby Parker had 10 points in the win.


text: Vol. 1 No. 11 ……. What We'll Find in Europe ……. This issue of Army Talks, prepared by Army Talks Section, Special Service Division, Headquarters, SOS, is largely based on a booklet written by Major Lionel Birch, R.A., and published by the British Army Bureau of Current Affairs. In doing the research, Major Birch had access to official reports on file in London, news releases, the recorded texts of German broadcasts and the stories brought out of occupied Europe by trusted nationals of the occupied countries.


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- The sponsoring broker's name shall be at least equal in size, or larger, than the team name or that of the individual licensee.
- Advertising now has been extended to include social media and digital forums.
- "Blind advertisement" is expanded to include electronic ads that do not provide a direct link to all the required disclosures.
- Licensees with a managing broker license may now advertise themselves to be a managing broker.
- The designated managing broker (which is now a defined term in the Act) must identify themselves as such in any ads they place.
- "Teams" are now defined as any two or more licensees who provide real estate brokerage services, represent themselves to the public as being part of a team or group and are identified by a team name different than their sponsoring broker's name.
- The Act previously prohibited any advertising that is false, deceptive, or misleading in any way. The rewrite includes misleading terms that can no longer be used.
- Team names can no longer include the following misleading terms, such as "company", "realty", "real estate", "agency", "associates", "properties", or "property."
- IDFPR is moving away from paper licenses and sponsor cards.
- A licensee no longer has to carry a pocket card but rather, they need to be able to prove they are licensed by carrying an electronic version of their license.
- Electronic mail may be used to send a notice of renewal to a sponsoring broker of all their sponsored licensees, serve a citation or provide notice of investigations and a hearing to the accused and their designated managing broker and sponsoring broker.
- A physical record required to be maintained shall be securely stored and made accessible to the Department at the sponsoring broker's principal office.
- Electronic records shall be securely stored in their original format and made accessible to the Department.
- The age limit has changed to allow broker licensees to be 18 years old.
- Pre-licensing hours are now reduced from 90 to 75 hours. Post-licensing broker education changes from 30 to 45 hours, divided into three 15-hour segments.
- The managing broker is now responsible for the oversight of the handling of earnest money for their new licensees, until their licensing requirements are fully met.
- Managing brokers are also now responsible for the oversight of the negotiation of contracts in the new broker's real estate transaction until their licensing requirements are fully met.
- Discipline may be imposed for the following violations: cheating, compensation to an unlicensed person, failing to notify the Department of any criminal conviction, making a false statement of material fact on their application, not providing proof of sponsorship or termination of a licensee.
- CE requirements have changed for this cycle! Before you take any CE classes, click here to view your requirements.