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A nauseating photos showing a man's hairline crawling with thousands of head lice has been posted online.
The photos demonstrate what happens if an infestation is left untreated. The unidentified man's hair seems to be alive as the parasites climb through it.
WHOAH! Can you look at that?!
Head lice, also known as Pediculosis capitis, are tiny insects that live in human hair, which grow to the size of a sesame seed. They feed by seeping blood on the scalp.
The females lay eggs close to the root of the hair so they are kept warm by the scalp, and these hatch into more lice which breed and multiply.
All types of hair can be affected with head lice, regardless of its length and condition. Head lice cause a person's scalp to itch if they are allergic to them. However, not everyone is allergic – and the lack of itchiness can mean the head lice go undetected and continue to multiply.
Even if someone with head lice is allergic to them, itching can take up to three months to develop.
That's a very extreme case. He will have them in his eyebrows and his eyelashes – they will be falling down. That person's scalp will be raw in places and infected. That will be running his system down like crazy. It's a major job to get that out. It's enough to make anyone feel itchy all over," says Dee Wright, founder of London-based Hairforce which offers a specialised 'Lice Assasins' service.
This is by far the most disgusting head lice infestation you'll ever see!


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When I was a boy, I had a disease that required me to eat dirt three times a day in order to survive... It's a good thing my older brother told me about it.
Pavlov walks into a bar. The phone rings, and he says, "Damn, I forgot to feed the dog."
I hope when I inevitably choke to death on gummy bears people just say I was killed by bears and leave it at that.
Just burned 2,000 calories. That's the last time I leave brownies in the oven while I nap.
Smoking will kill you... Bacon will kill you... But, smoking bacon will cure it.
Entered what I ate today into my new fitness app and it just sent an ambulance to my house.
The dinner I was cooking for my family was going to be a surprise but the fire trucks ruined it.
To this day, the boy that used to bully me at school still takes my lunch money. On the plus side, he makes great Subway sandwiches.
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This fall, Game of Thrones is once again doing what it does so well- breaking the rules. Only this time, it's their own. Usually we look forward to the home release of Game of Thrones every spring, with Blu-rays and DVDs of the previous season landing just before the new season premieres on HBO. It's become a tradition, an expectation, so naturally they had to mess with that and shock us all: Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season on Blu-ray and DVD will be in stores November 15th, packed with all the bonus features and audio commentaries we've come to love. We'll finally have the latest season on DVD/Blu-ray before the holidays and it's about time!
Season 6 is already available for download on Digital HD with its own set of bonus features, on iTunes and other online outlets.
Today, thanks to HBO, we're opening up a giveaway of Game of Thrones The Complete Sixth Season on Blu-ray. Four winners will be taking home the most recent season of HBO's biggest show ever, just in time for the holidays!
What do you have to do to enter to win? Tell us about your favorite moment of Game of Thrones Season 6! Post it in comments here and you'll be entered in the giveaway. We're accepting entries for the next seven days, and we'll draw 4 winners next Tuesday afternoon.
*Though this giveaway officially is worldwide, since this is a Blu-ray set, they do have a Region Code and will only work with Region-A compatible players. Region A includes North America, Central America, South America, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Anyone is free to enter but just be aware of player compatibility!*
For the complete rules and even more ways to enter, scroll on down to the next photo!
For anyone who missed the initial announcement of the Game of Thrones Season 6 Blu-ray, the set is loaded with extras and high production quality. Check it out:
The Blu-ray™ with Digital Copy – it includes all DVD features plus:
· In-Episode Guide – Dig deeper into the show with this in-feature resource that provides background information about on-screen characters, locations, and relevant histories.
· Histories and Lore – Learn about the mythology of Westeros and Essos as told from the varying perspectives of the characters themselves in 18 history pieces:
· The Old Way: narrated by Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk)
· The Kingsmoot: narrated by Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk)
· The Sunset Sea: narrated by Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk)
· War of the Ninepenny Kings: narrated by Brother Ray (Ian McShane)
· The Great Tourney at Harrenhal: narrated by Meera Reed (Ellie Kendrick)
· Robert's Rebellion: narrated by Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau)
· Vaes Dothrak: narrated by Jorah Mormont (Iain Glen)
· The Dothraki: narrated by Jorah Mormont (Iain Glen)
· Northern Allegiances to House Stark: narrated by Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner)
· Children of the Forest vs. the First Men: narrated by the Three-Eyed Raven (Max von Sydow)
· Brotherhood Without Banners: narrated by Thoros of Myr (Paul Kaye)
· Oldtown: narrated by Grand Maester Pycelle (Julian Glover) and Qyburn (Anton Lesser)
· House Dayne: narrated by Young Ned Stark (Robert Aramayo)
· The Little Birds: narrated by Lord Varys (Conleth Hill)
· Knights of the Vale: narrated by Petyr 'Littlefinger' Baelish (Aidan Gillen)
· House Tarly: narrated by Randyll Tarly (James Faulkner)
· Riverrun: narrated by Brynden 'the Blackfish' Tully (Clive Russell)
· Great Sept of Baelor: narrated by the High Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce)
The DVD features include:
· The Battle of the Bastards: An In-Depth Look – Behind-the-scenes piece examining the production challenges of creating this epic event, including explorations of VFX, stunts, and interviews with key cast and crew.
· Recreating the Dothraki World – Behind-the-scenes piece looking at the creation of Vaes Dothrak and its importance to Dany's evolution.
· 18 Hours at the Paint Hall –Follow all three shooting units as they converge in this behind-the-scenes snapshot of a day in the life of the largest show on television
· Audio Commentaries – The most commentaries ever recorded for Game of Thrones, featuring:
· Episode 601, The Red Woman: Director Jeremy Podeswa, Director of Photography Greg Middleton, and Daniel Portman (Podrick Payne)
· Episode 602, Home: Writer Dave Hill, Michael McElhatton (Roose Bolton), Iwan Rheon (Ramsay Bolton), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), and Ben Crompton (Dolorous Edd)
· Episode 603, Oathbreaker: Director Daniel Sackheim, Production Designer Deborah Riley, and Dean-Charles Chapman (Tommen Baratheon)
· Episode 604, Book of the Stranger: Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei), Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), and Jacob Anderson (Grey Worm)
· Episode 605, The Door (2 commentaries): Gemma Whelan (Yara Greyjoy), Pilou Asbæk (Euron Greyjoy), Ellie Kendrick (Meera Reed), and Kristian Nairn (Hodor); Prosthetics Supervisor Barrie Gower, Camera Operators Chris Plevin and Ben Wilson, and Executive Producer Bernadette Caulfield
· Episode 606, Blood of My Blood: Director Jack Bender, Director of Photography Jonathan Freeman, John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), and Hannah Murray (Gilly)
· Episode 607, The Broken Man: Producer/Writer Bryan Cogman, Ian McShane (Septon Ray), and Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell)
· Episode 608, No One: Director Mark Mylod, Essie Davis (Lady Crane), and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister)
· Episode 609, Battle of the Bastards (2 commentaries): Director Miguel Sapochnik, Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), and Kit Harington (Jon Snow); Director of Photography Fabian Wagner, Visual Effects Producer Steve Kullback, and Visual Effects Supervisor Joe Bauer
· Episode 610, The Winds of Winter (2 commentaries): Executive Producers/Writers David Benioff & D.B. Weiss, Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), and Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister); Special Effects Supervisor Sam Conway, Camera Operator Sean Savage, and Producer Chris Newman
· Deleted Scenes – Four deleted scenes.
Digital HD Download Version's Bonus Features:
· Bran's Journey – A nine-minute feature delving into the shocking and revelatory journey Bran Stark took in Season 6.
· The Dothraki World – Behind-the-Scenes featurette bringing viewers up to speed on the Dothraki culture, not seen since Season 1.
· Inside Game of Thrones: Prosthetics – Behind-the-Scenes featurette detailing what goes into the show's prosthetics creation.
· The Game Revealed – Five-part series covering the creation of Season 6's most epic set pieces and scenes.
The Official Rules
How do you enter?
Method #1: Comment on this post, and tell us your favorite moment of Game of Thrones Season 6!
For additional or alternate entries (making it possible to have 3 entries total!):
Method #2: Twitter: Follow our Twitter, WatchersOTWall, and retweet the Game of Thrones Season 6 Blu-ray Contest tweet (you must do both for the extra entry). If you already follow us, no problem. Simply retweet the contest post.
Method #3: Facebook: Like the WatchersontheWall Facebook page, and Like and Share the Game of Thrones Season 6 Blu-ray Contest Post (you must do both for the extra entry). If you already Like our page, again, no problem. Just like and share the contest post and you are entered!
Entries are accepted for a week, until 12PM ET, on November 15th, 2016. The four (4) winners will be randomly selected among the entrants and announced shortly thereafter on Tuesday.
**This is a worldwide contest** The winners are selected by random drawing. The winners must respond within 72 hours of notification or will forfeit their prize and other winner/s will be selected. The winners must have a valid shipping address.
Twitter and Facebook are their own entities and are in no way associated with this giveaway.


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Emily Herrick of "Crazy old Ladies" has men in her life, lots of them!
(Listen to my interview with her on April 30, 2012!)
A book about GUY quilts is MUCH needed. You have men in your life and honestly do they really want a quilt with flowers on it? I know my brothers, dad, nephews and brother-in-law's would prefer something else. (ok.. I HAVE given some of them quilts with flower fabric and baskets... and they are ok with that because they love me.. wink!)
There are Eight Mighty Manly quilts in this book and "High Voltage" is my favorite.
I love how it showcases the fabric and better yet I think there are a million fabric choices for it!
And Emily rocks some GREAT color theory for men, rumor has it she extensively polled every man she could find.. maybe at a fire house (i hear you can find some hot men there that might want quilts...... but that is JUST a rumor!)
Like this group of fabrics.. what do you think?
Yes there ARE some modern florals.. but I think the men will be ok with that... after all there ARE bottle caps... Emily's bottle cap fabric!
How how about these from my new Moda line called "Eat Your Fruits and Veggies" that will be shown next week at the trade show (get your shops to order it!)
Emily is giving away 30 ebooks in 30 days... wowzer!
To win a copy ...
tell me what man you LAST made a quilt for... think hard!
Winner picked on Monday!
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Yinka Shonibare MBE RA studied at the Byam Shaw School of Art and Goldsmiths College. His distinctive use of intensely coloured 'African' batik fabric, signifying identity and independence, has been one of the recurring themes throughout his career. He was a Turner Prize nominee in 2004, received wide acclaim for his sculpture Nelson's Ship in a Bottle for the Fourth Plinth Commission, Trafalgar Square, and has exhibited internationally including at the Venice Biennale. His large-scale work RA Family Album is currently wrapping the façade of the Royal Academy in the lead up to our 250th Anniversary in 2018, bringing the inside outside with a collage of archive images.
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He was notably commissioned by Okwui Enwezor At Documenta 10 in 2002 to create his most recognised work Gallantry and Criminal Conversation that launched him on an international stage. He has exhibited at the Venice Biennial and internationally at leading museums worldwide. In September 2008, his major mid-career survey commenced at the MCA Sydney and toured to the Brooklyn Museum, New York in June 2009 and the Museum of African Art at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC in October 2009.
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Sometimes there's a force coming against us. It pushes us down, creates fear, stress, anxiety, panic or worry over something we cant control or even distinguish. This force is a very real, present and unseen evil. This is the enemy and his ploy against us. This is the enemy trying to keep us from moving forward in life; from pressing into God and growing into all God created us to be.
What we do about this is first, recognize it coming against us. Know that we aren't crazy and realize our feelings are real, but we can handle them with God on our side.
Second, press into God, pray and push past the negativity by taking one step at a time doing what we need to do no matter how we feel. This may be as simple as putting in a load of laundry, getting something to eat, getting out of bed or sending a text. As Dory says in the movie Nemo; "just keep swimming!"
And finally we must stay near to God with a thankful heart. Thank Him for all we have, pray for ourselves and our family members. Thank God for every beat of our hearts and praise Him inside our spirits and even out loud.
Proclaim and declare that Christ is our Savior and we've been bought with the blood of Jesus. We are covered, protected and a child of God. Amen
See my friends, this morning I felt down, sick and defeated. I was on the verge of a panic attack that was coming from nowhere; but God helped me and set me free! I refuse to hide my pain. I want to tell it all. I have a burning desire within me waiting to be unleashed into this world to help people. I want to help you. I want you to know weeping may come for a night but "joy comes in the morning." (Psalm 30:5)
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This is undeniably a very challenging time for me in life. Lots of things around me are out of sorts; and to say the least, I'm out of sorts! I'm not exactly sure what's going on in the spiritual realm, or what God is allowing to happen so I can learn a lesson. I'm not even sure what lessons he's trying to teach me, except I remember the word he gave me for this year is, #FAITH!
Just a couple hours ago, our dog Brewster the Black Lab had what looked to be a seizure. He went off into space, was almost unresponsive and his pupils dilated. His symptoms were more extreme in the moment that I don't need elaborate on; but the main point is, WHY DO I FEEL MY PUPPY IS UNDER ATTACK! We just got through a very rough couple of weeks praying he didn't need surgery for an ACL tear. And now THIS!
So......... I'm taking him to the vet this morning and praying all is well. It took him some time, but he came out of it and he's now appearing normal.
What can I say? This is life. But not the life I expect. Not the "one thing after another" life I want. I want the life that's full of constant joy, laughter, fun, abundant blessings and outpourings of God's goodness. Prosperity unending and miraculous events I can't explain but only that I can stand in awe of and extend my gratitude for. The only good; no bad allowed life!
But wait! What fairy tale am I living in? Where do I get the idea that life is easy and full of constant TV moments of BLISS! That's NOT real; this is REAL life. Ups and Downs; the unexpected, the good and bad; the pretty and ugly; the real life we all have but are afraid to tell others about. The real life that hides behind doors, hides behind masked faces and fake smiles. The real life that sits behind computer screens pretending to be someone we are not.
I'm here to share "Real Life" with you. It's not all glorious, it's not all bad. It's a one day at a time journey where we constantly need to seek God, keep our focus on him, stand steadfast in prayer and remember that in and through it all; God is for us and not against us. God loves us more than we can fathom. God is working all things out for our good. Jesus Christ is alive and well, he is seated on the throne and all creation is His. No matter what is going on, no matter what we see or feel, no matter what our life looks like right now, let's keep on keeping on, keep our eyes on the prize and give thanks and praise to the Lord of Lord and King of Kings! He is the Great I am!
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28)
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"Urgent Praise Report"
For those of you following the details of our dog Brewster, here is an updated report! We took him to the Surgeon on Friday and he doesn't wanna do surgery at this time! Brewster's x-rays are normal. The right hind leg has a slight movement to it that could indicate a partial tear; OR JUST A SPRAIN!! The surgeon is diagnosing a sprain right now! He needs 3-4 weeks on strict leash only and no running or play! The goal is for him to heal slowly and get better, not worse.
If he's worse; we will reevaluate ! If better, just a sprain.
We need you to pray for him! We need you to believe with us. It takes many prayer warriors sometimes, to move the heart and hand of God. Or maybe it just takes ONE of you and your faith!
I'm believing. praying. trusting God it's only a sprain! But sometimes I see a wrong movement, a slight limp or him favor that leg and I fear, I doubt and I get into a tizzy of unbelief! This isn't what I want. I want to stand strong, have faith and walk in knowing our God is a miracle working God and with Him all things are possible! And they are!
And in my spirit I know, he is already healed! God healed my dog!
Although he's only a dog, we love him and he brings great joy.
The surgery to fix his leg is 4000 dollars and 12 weeks of EXTENSIVE and unrelenting recovery! That's NOT what we want for him or us!
Thank you for your love, support, and prayers for Brewster.
Everything in our everyday life matters, and God cares about all the details! We are never alone in trials and we are never alone because God is always with us and directing our path! Amen!
Prayer is better than money, prayer is better than time, prayer is better than worry; will YOU please PRAY for this amazing Lab of mine?
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On Sunday March 6th, Brewster was full of his normal, Labrador puppy excessive energy! (He just turned ONE year old in January!) He played ball, chased after the frisbee and went for a run. After taking a short nap in the afternoon, he woke up whinning and unable to bear weight on his right hind leg. We took him to the vet first thing the next morning, discovering thatBrewster tore his Right ACL.
Because of Brewster's young age, size and breed; he requires a special surgery to repair his leg. This surgery is called a TPLO Surgery for dogs. (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) The cost of this surgery varies in different areas and for us the total cost to fix Brewster is $4200. Gasp! Yes, it's unbelievable but necessary so Brewster can run and play again as a normal pup without anymore pain! This cost is beyond our means as we are unable to afford it.
We've been greatly blessed having Brewster in our lives. We got him last year after loosing our 13 year old Shepherd. Brewster holds our heart and we adore him. He makes us laugh every day and his energy keeps us young and constantly on the go; which we love! Brewster even has his own Facebook page called, Brewster the Black Lab , to share his love and cuteness with you!
Will you please donate to help fix Brewster? This was an unexpected and shocking injury. Please make it possible for him to run, play frisbee and be that crazy Lab who keeps us moving and having fun. Please help him to be pain free again! We plan to see the Surgeon on Friday, 3/12/2016 and have his surgery as soon as possible!
We are counting on you and we need your help. We greatly appreciate you, your love, support and prayers. If you are unable to donate any money, will you please share this post; pray for others who can donate; and also pray for Brewster's complete recovery!
Here is his link to help support him through his "Go Fund Me" account!
Thank you to infinity!
Brewster and Brewster's Loving Family
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If America really believes we will either fail or prevail dependent on a new President; they are blinded and deceived by the enemy. Our hope, faith and trust isn't to be placed in our country, each other or our President; it is to be solely in God.
Politics can be confusing, interesting, ridiculous and intriguing. People love, hate, don't care or feel indifferent about it. Whatever your personal take is on politics; here are some tips to encourage and help you with your views/choices.
1. Choose your vote/ candidate wisely; research what they stand for and believe.
2. Stand up for what you believe.
3. Voice your opinion respectfully.
4. Pray and remember that no matter who is in any position of authority;
.........God will prevail.
The United States of America was founded on the word of God. People believed, stood up for, and fought for these rights. America will never return to what it was, until or if we return to our first love and obey what He says;
"But I have this complaint against you. You don't love me or each other as you did at first! Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first. If you don't repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches." (Revelation 2:4-5)
And the best advice I can give is this; we need to put more focus and time into Jesus, instead of excessively pouring ourselves into political issues.
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Let's start counting those new installed receivers in 2016
Let's start counting those new installed receivers in 2016
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Tracking and analyzing website statistics – Google Analytics improvements
I was pleasantly surprised this morning to see that Google Analytics had changed. Google has added many features to Analytics to allow improved statistics comparison by allowing multiple attributes or multiple sites to be graphed simultaneously. It is thus now easy to compare month to month statistics or to find correlations between variables; say average time on your site and page views.
Another nice addition to Analytics is the ability to export (and email) reports in PDF. Of note as well, Google seems to have eliminated one level of precision when displaying the map overlay geolocation visualization. The region information is now omitted but admittedly, I did not find it that useful to begin with.
Moving to new tracking code – urchin.js to ga.js
Google Analytics is also migrating from the current urchin.js JavaScript code to a new ga.js code. Urchin code will continue to be supported for at least a year while users migrate to the new ga code. The new tracking code is claimed to ease tracking customization such as cross-domain tracking and filtering. New features will only be added to the new ga tracking code.
Update (Dec 19): As Lisa has pointed out in the comments, I was mistaken when I claimed that Google Analytics could compare stats from multiple sites. Sorry, my mistake! It certainly would be welcome feature if Google is looking for new features to implement.


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Chevy Lumina 3.1 Engine Problemsby Andy Joseph
Produced from 1990 to 2001, the Chevrolet Lumina is a sedan from the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The second and last generation of production—1995 to 2001—is known for some transmission problems, particularly the vehicles with the 3.1-liter V-6 engine.
Specific Problems
Chevrolet Luminas such as the 1997 version are beset with several faulty engine components. These include the evaporative emissions canister vent solenoid, fuel injectors, intake manifold gasket, and camshaft and crankshaft position sensors.
Widespread Problem
An occasional problem on the later-model Chevrolet Lumina is the failure of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system. This is due to clogged passages in the intake manifold and it affects all engines of the Lumina, not just the 3.1-liter one.
As of September 2010, it can cost upwards of $1,000 to fix the transmission problems of the 3.1-liter engine-equipped Chevrolet Lumina. It would cost about $65 to get the EGR passages cleaned for Luminas with the EGR system problem—not just ones with the 3.1-liter V-6 engine.
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- Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 7, Issue 4, 1 Jul 1958, p. 419 - 422
The Persistence of Acquired Immunity to the Filarial Worm of the Cotton Rat 1
These experiments show that the retarding effect on growth and development of secondary infections of Litomosoides carinii in cotton rats, produced by a pre-existing primary infection, persists for 1 or 2 years after the introduction of the primary infection. It also persists for a considerable time after the death of the primary infecting worms. It is possible that this immunity, established at the time of introduction of the primary infection, persists for these long periods without reinforcement. On the other hand it seems possible, even in face of some evidence to the contrary, that the adult worms and, later, the deposits of dead worm tissue, may continue to exert an antigenic effect. Postmunition is suggested as a term which might be appropriate in a situation such as this.


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Our parish bereavement group works to fulfill the hospitality requests of families following funeral masses held at St. George. Through the help of many volunteer bakers, we are able to provide coffee and baked goods at a reception in the church hall.
We are currently in need of a few more volunteers who have an occasional hour or two to join Nancy on the day of a funeral.
Please consider whether you might be able to help with set up, serving, or clean-up as part of this important ministry of fellowship. Please contact Nancy or Annie Doyle if you are able to offer a bit of time.
You may also add your name to our list of bakers by contacting Nancy Forhan.


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Our core values.
At HealthRise, every effort is made to ensure we are collectively strong to the core. Great thought and deliberation went into identifying and refining our Core Values, and they have become the unwavering principles that serve as the foundation of our company. They dictate our actions and guide us in all we do. HealthRise is a tremendous force for creating success, and our Core Values are the backbone that holds us up and holds us to our high standards.
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Where Golf is our Game!
Since 1973, Rivermont Golf Club has been challenging and fun both to scratch golfers and higher handicap players.
Rivermont Golf Club picked to host the 2023 Georgia State Amateur Championship! See announcement here.
Past Georgia State Golf Association Championships:
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Women's Top 60: 2016
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Rivermont also hosts events for the Georgia Section of the PGA and the Southern Golf Association.
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Information sheet ECTS Syllabus
Course syllabus N422T0_4I - Automatic Control Theory III (FCFT - WS 2015/2016)
Slovak English
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Course unit title:
Automatic Control Theory III
Course unit code:
|Mode of completion and Number of ECTS credits:
Exam (5 credits)
Name of lecturer:
prof. Ing. Miroslav Fikar, DrSc. (examiner, lecturer, person responsible for course) - slovak, english
doc. Ing. Juraj Oravec, PhD. (instructor)
Learning outcomes of the course unit:
|Students know advanced theory of automatic control and process control, are able to work with multi-variable systems. Students can design control of heat exchangers, distillation columns, chemical reactors and other processes of chemical technology.
|Prerequisites and co-requisites:
Course contents:
Adaptive control (heuristic, self-tuning, MRAC)
Multivariable control (RGA analysis, decoupling control, MPC)
Process control (heat exchangers, distillation columns, chemical reactors, combustion, waste-water treatment plants)
Recommended or required reading:
Planned learning activities and teaching methods:
|The course contains 13 lectures, each taking 2 hours and 13 laboratory practices, each taking 3 hours.
|Assesment methods and criteria:
written/oral examination
Language of instruction:
|Slovak, English
Work placement(s):
There is no compulsory work placement in the course unit.
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Configurable Data Source Security (5.2.1 and beyond)
All of the Security discussed below applies to Power Users (PU's)
- Admins have no restrictions as to Data Source (Data Source) functionality
- Regular Users have NO access of any kind to Data Sources
Prior to Release 5.2.1, Power Users could use Data Sources to which they had at least Use Access Privilege and create content using those Data Sources. In 5.2.1, expanded Data Source Security was applied to PU's. With the new "Create Data Sources" Privilege, a PU with Edit Access to a Data Source can assign Data Source access to Groups and other PU's in his related Groups. An Expanded Security Privilege allows the PU to assign access to any Group or PU.
Data Source Security can be applied to:
- Individual PU's
- Groups for inheritance by PU members
Security is designed to have both Privileges for Data Sources and Permissions to a specific Data Source. It allows a customer to limit the Data Sources to which a given PU can assign Access to, or use to create elements and other objects.. These include:
- Elements
- Datasets and User Maps
- Dimensions
- Event Calendars
Privileges are granted via Info Tab > Privileges section on the Group Editor or the User Editor.
Permissions are granted via the Permission button on Group Editor, Data Source Editor, or on the User Editor.
There are two Data Source Privileges that can only be assigned to Power Users or inherited from the Group(s) to which a Power User belongs.
- "Create Data Sources" (Parent)
- "Allow Power Users to grant Data Source access to any User or Group" (Extended Security Privilege)
A PU cannot be granted the second Privilege unless he is first granted the "Create Data Sources" Privilege
If a PU:
Has neither Data Source Privilege:
- Create a new Data Source
- Be granted Use Access Permission to one or more specific Data Sources via the Group, User or Data Source Editor
- Use a Data Source to which PU has Use Access to create a new object that fetches data
- Cannot:
Has only "Create Data Sources" Privilege, PU can:
- Create a new Data Source
Assign Use or Edit access to Data Sources that the PU creates or has been given/inherited Edit Access to:
- Groups of which this PU is a member
- Groups to which this PU has Edit Access
- Other PU members of those Groups
Has both Privileges, PU can:
- Create a new Data Source
- PU can assign Use or Edit access to Data Sources that user creates or has been given/inherited Edit Access to any Groups or other PU's
There are two types of Data Source Security Permissions that may be granted to or by a PU:
Use Access:
- May be granted to PU without other Data Source-related Privileges
- PU can select the Data Source when creating an element or other object
Edit Access:
- Restricted to Users with the Create Data Sources Privilege
- PU can:
- Select the Data Source from Data Source drop-down lists
- Open and Edit the Data Source
1.1. Data Sources List
- The grid only shows Data Sources to which the PU has Edit Access
- If User has Privilege "Create Data Sources", they can [Add New Data Source]
1.2. Data Source Editor
PU's with Edit Access can access a specific Data Source's Editor from:
- Admin menu > Data Sources > click on a Data Source name in the list box
- Object Editors > Edit icon to the right of Data Source text box
From the Editors, a PU can:
- Make changes to the settings
- Use the Permissions button to grant Data Source Access
- Delete the Data Source
- Add another Data Source
1.2.1. Data Source Permissions
- On the Data Source Editor, click the Permissions button to open the Data Sources Permissions pop-up
- On the Permissions pop-up, PU with Edit Access can grant Use or Edit Access to:
- Groups and PU members of Groups to which PU belongs or that the PU can edit
- With the Extended Security Privilege, to any Group or PU
Impact on Other Editors:
PU's with the Privilege to Create Groups or Permission to edit a specific Group can grant access to a Data Source on the Group Editor > Power Users tab:
- Select the [+Data Source to Group] to open the Add Data Source to Group pop-up
- Select a Data Source from drop-down - the PU will only see Data Sources to which he has Edit Access
- Grant Use or Edit Access to be inherited by the Group's members
PU can create a new object or open any of these Editors. On the Data tab,
Data Source drop-down list contains:
- The currently assigned Data Source
- Other Data Sources for which the PU has Use or Edit Access
in order to access the Metric and Report Editors, PU must have edit access to the element, its Category (new in 5.3 version) and Use Access to its Data Source.


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Introducing Aeolus
Launched on 22 August 2018, Aeolus is the first satellite mission to acquire profiles of Earth's wind on a global scale. These near-realtime observations will improve the accuracy of numerical weather and climate prediction and advance our understanding of tropical dynamics and processes relevant to climate variability.
Many aspects of our lives are influenced by the weather. It goes without saying that accurate forecasts are important for commercial undertakings such as farming, fishing, construction and transport – and in general make it easier to plan the days ahead.
In extreme circumstances, knowing what the weather will bring can also help save lives and protect property.
Although weather forecasts have advanced considerably in recent years, meteorologists urgently need reliable wind-profile data to improve accuracy further.
Aeolus wind mission will demonstrate that measuring global wind-profiles from space, using laser technology, can meet this requirement.
Aeolus is the fifth in the family of ESA's Earth Explorer missions, which address key scientific challenges identified by the science community and demonstrate breakthrough technology in observing techniques.
Named after Aeolus, who in Greek mythology was appointed 'keeper of the winds' by the Gods, this novel mission will not only provide much-needed data to improve the quality of weather forecasts, but also contribute to long-term climate research.
The Aeolus satellite carries just one large instrument – a Doppler wind lidar called Aladin that will probe the lowermost 30 km of the atmosphere to measure the winds sweeping around our planet.


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Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 airs his gripes about the imperfection of the natural world, so fickle, he claims, by comparison with his beloved: 'Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, / And often is his gold complexion dimmed; / And every fair from fair sometime declines, / By chance, or nature's changing course, untrimmed'. Though he'd have us believe the love he addresses in these hallowed lines is perfect in perpetuity, we know how it really works; romance doesn't exist in a vacuum but is instead shaped and battered by the winds of change. An early-days text message that goes unanswered for minutes or hours can cause a dangerous drop in dopamine, but as the months go by, we're spoiled with text messages, and lazier. The magic of being snowbound with one's new flame might, two years hence, feel stiflingly claustrophobic. It seems wise in the month of Saint Valentine to draw attention not only to the joys of love but also to 'the slings and arrows of outrageous romance' (to borrow from Joni Mitchell's riff on Hamlet)—how love sustains us and depletes us, makes us whole and breaks us open. Cécile McLorin Salvant's latest album is a tribute to the mercurial nature of love, while the geologist-poet Forrest Gander's Be With is a grief-stricken book that reminds us not to take relationships for granted. A wholly different journey of the heart can be found in the story of Tatsuko Takaoka, a geisha whose life followed a most unusual trajectory. And an earthy language of love may be found in the lost dialect of Polari, the rich slang of British gay subculture prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality. February is short, but with luck, life is long and love is nothing if not surprising.
In 1986, Carlo Petrini believed Italy, his beloved homeland, was on the brink of gastronomical crisis. McDonald's had just set up in central Rome; and 20 people had died (with many more hospitalised) after drinking cheap wine cut with methanol. In response, he launched the Slow Food movement, with a manifesto exhorting the world to take pride and pleasure in the art of sustenance: 'Against the universal madness of the Fast Life, we need to choose the defence of tranquil material pleasure. Against those... who confuse efficiency with frenzy, we propose the vaccine of a sufficient portion of assured sensual pleasure….' With a colleague, he published the first comprehensive guide to Italian wine, which by criticising the quality of ubiquitous cheap table wines ushered in a new crop of affordable yet excellent Italian vintages. He also drew attention to presidii, a catalogue of foods and animals heading for extinction, and launched the Salone del Gusto, an event celebrating global culinary excellence. In 2004, Slow Food added the Terra Madre event in Turin, convening 5000 small-scale farmers and fishermen from 130 countries to discuss the finer points of their livelihoods. Petrini asserts the current challenge 'is to return to the small scale, the hand made, to local distribution… Faced with the excesses of modernisation, we should no longer seek to change the world, but to save it.' The movement's Food For Change campaign notes that 'Food is both cause and victim of climate change, but also a possible solution. Our food choices have a direct impact on the future of the planet.' Its initiatives include hundreds of food gardens planted around the world, support for indigenous communities and efforts to curtail the use of the insecticide neonicotinoid and the herbicide glyphosate.
Cécile McLorin Salvant's last two albums won the Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy. Her voice is sensational and her taste is unerring: on her most recent album, The Window, she keeps things thrillingly simple. Most of the tracks employ minimal accompaniment, in the form of the pianist and organist Sullivan Fortner. Many are love songs, but this isn't a syrupy LP. Salvant's rendition of Buddy Johnson's 'Ever Since the One I Love's Been Gone' hears her move boldly between high and low registers, scraping into a near-growl—the pining of the song made visceral. 'Somewhere' (from West Side Story) showcases Fortner's chops, from dreamy understatement to luscious instrumental climax. Jazzy standards like 'I've Got Your Number', Rodgers and Hart's 'Everything I've Got Belongs to You' and Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'The Gentleman Is a Dope' reveal Salvant's frisky side, but the album's tone is mostly solemn, rich and complex, interested in love's pangs as much as its pleasures. The Window's last song, 'The Peacocks', features the brilliant tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana.
Forrest Gander's elegiac book of poems, Be With , inherited its title from his late wife, the poet C. D. Wright, who died in 2016. A posthumous collection by Wright, ShallCross, was published later that year with the dedication 'for Forrest / line, lank and long, / be with'. Gander's Be With is an eloquent howl of pain—or 'grief-sounds', as he calls them—that sometimes echoes Thomas Hardy, who wrote a series of poems in 1912 mourning the death of his wife, Emma. Gander and Hardy are both ruminatively attuned to quotidian moments during which they took their happiness for granted. Be With traces the ways Gander and Wright's careers and interests unfurled in tandem; how wrenching it feels to him now that one of the strands is cut short. He fixates on objects, vistas and daily routines that suddenly feel bereft of meaning. 'I outlived my life,' he writes. The two-part 'Deadout' takes 14 sentence fragments and places them first into linear couplets, then rearranges them into dreamy near-nonsensicality, as if to suggest the distorting power of grief on his rational consciousness. Gander, the author of 11 poetry collections and two novels, has a degree in geology and wrote, with John Kinsella, a book of ecopoetics that looks at 'the economy of interrelationship between human and non-human realms.' In Be With, the natural world offers him some degree of solace. It is a place without discrete beginnings and endings, a place of 'layers, duration, and transitions.' The last section is called 'Littoral Zone', referencing a body of water near enough to the shore to allow some light to filter through, sustaining the plantlife beneath—an apt metaphor for Gander's psyche in the wake of loss.
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and the Fundació Joan Miró are well known to art lovers visiting Barcelona. On your way from one to the other, consider spending time in Jardines de Laribal located in the hilly district of Montjuïc. Designed by Jean Claude Nicolas Forestier and Nicolau María Rubió i Tudurí for the Barcelona World's Fair of 1929, the park is on a slope, made up of interlinked terraces connected by delicate paths and stairways. Abundant trees and flowing fountains are redolent of the Alhambra of Granada, but the Laribal has considerably less foot traffic. Locals are especially fond of Joan Antoni Homs' 1918 Font del Gat (the Fountain of the Cat), which used to be a popular meeting spot for young lovers, and is still a lovely place to stop for lunch. Picnic provisions are wisely sourced at the Santa Caterina Market (you'll be spoiled for choice with the market's more than 100 stalls, and dazzled by the structure's undulating roof of 325,000 bright ceramic tiles). Another purveyor worth a visit is Formatgeria La Seu, a serious cheese shop opened by the Scotswoman Katherine McLaughlin after she moved to Barcelona and fell in love with Spanish queso.
Members of the LGBTQI community have historically had to express their ardour somewhat or entirely in secret, and some enduring communities consequently developed special languages to communicate. Polari was the name of one English sociolect (a dialect particular to a social group) that dates to the era of Oscar Wilde, though layers of it originated in medieval times. For gay men (some lesbians and certain non-gay groups also shared the slang), Polari was a way of speaking in code—allowing those in the know to avoid exposing themselves to anyone who might report or arrest them, and to revel in the richness of their subculture, with its jokes and flirtation. The argot fell into sharp decline following the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in the UK in 1967. Some of the terms—naff, butch, camp, mince, zhoosh, queen and camp among them—have migrated into wider usage, while others have fallen out of fashion (you can unearth many obscure and fascinating terms in Paul Baker's comprehensive glossary Fantabulosa: A Dictionary of Polari and Gay Slang). Polari is just one of various sexual minority sociolects: there's also the Greek Kaliarda, the Brazilian Bajubá or Pajubá, the Philippine Swardspeak, the Indonesian Bahasa Binan, the South African IsiNgqumo and Gayle or Gail and the Turkish Lubunca. In 50 years, perhaps a present-day queer vernacular that mixes words like slay and yaaas with emojis and memes will find its way into print, as residue of an antique zone of intimacy.
Tatsuko Takaoka's story, though steeped in sepia and deeply romantic, is also the story of a woman in charge of her own destiny in a milieu where such independence was rare. Born in Osaka in 1896, she made her way to Tokyo and at the age of 13 became a Shimbashi Tokyo Geisha, taking the name Teruha (Shining Leaf). Heartbroken at 16, she cut off one of her little fingers, at which point she was nicknamed 'The Nine-Fingered Geisha'. She recovered from her heartbreak, marrying a stock broker and moving to New York City in her early twenties. The cabaret scene welcomed her warmly—the Broadway choreographer Michio Ito hosted a party for her, and she took to Western dance moves like a duck to water. Takaoka then decided to further her education at a 'Domestic Science School' in the city's suburbs, where she fell in love with a woman named Hildegard. Her marriage subsequently ended and she returned to Japan, hoping to become a geisha again. However, the divorce was a mark against her, so she went back to New York to study dance; then travelled to London and later to Paris, where she gave birth to a baby girl (whose father's identity was a mystery). At 28, Takaoka returned to Japan again and began teaching dance to other geisha. After a second marriage to a professor of medicine also fell apart, she was shunned by the geisha community, so she worked as an actress, model and the madam of a bar; and had a series of love affairs (calling this period 'a chequered life'). When she was 39—in a sharp if not entirely surprising turn—she became a Buddhist nun, changing her name to Chishō (Clever Sunshine). Fittingly, she found her spiritual home at Kyoto's Gio-ji Temple, which is also known as the Temple of the Brokenhearted because its namesake, a dancer, took spiritual vows after being spurned by her powerful lover. Takaoka died there in 1995 at the age of 99, bequeathing the temple a treasure trove of postcards (a series of her younger self as Teruha) collected over the years.
'Reading the correspondence between [Ken] Millar and [Eudora] Welty, you almost begin thinking of them as your friends', Margaret Eby writes in The Paris Review Daily, about a literary friendship for the ages, '—friends who should get together, already.' Millar was a successful crime writer (under the pen name Ross MacDonald), and Welty, whose own novels and stories channelled the rhythms and mores of Mississippi, was a passionate fan of the genre. When her novel Losing Battles was published, Millar wrote her a note of congratulation: 'This is my first fan letter. If you write another book like Losing Battles, it will not be my last.' The tone of that opening gambit—warmth with a note of flirtation—bloomed into something closer to love over the course of their long correspondence, which tallied at 345 letters (compiled by the authors' respective biographers in the 2015 book Meanwhile There Are Letters). They exchanged thoughts on literature, politics and birds, keeping each other abreast of how many pigeons and golden eagles they'd each seen in their gardens. Welty sent Millar a little limerick: 'A condor who couldn't call quits / was giving the bird-watchers fits—simply besotted / with being spotted / he booked himself in at the Ritz.' When Millar succumbed to Alzheimer's, Welty kept writing to him. These letters are marked by the yearning and tenderness of a mutual soft spot: 'Our friendship blesses my life, and I wish life could be longer for it,' Welty wrote. When Millar asked if he could dedicate a book to Welty and she said yes, he was overjoyed, writing, 'I abandoned myself to indulgence and simply sat and read your letter over several times with tears in my eyes. It was one of the great moments of my life.'
'Honey', rakish Mike (Spencer Tracy) tells his protegée Pat (Katharine Hepburn) in Pat and Mike (1952), 'say no more…. I'm going to promote you into the king of the world. Queen, I mean. Let's go!' The film reunited Hepburn and Tracy—longtime real-life lovers who never made it official—with the screenwriting couple Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon and the director George Cukor: the Adam's Rib dream team, back with a flick about fun and games and performance anxiety. Hepburn plays a nervy widow, a college athletics coach who is a strong athlete in her own right, but whose gifts abandon her in the presence of an overbearing, undermining, totally-wrong-for-her new beau (William Ching). Tracy is the slick sports promoter who thinks she's good enough to go professional. He recommends a new regimen (no smoking!); she protects him from an ill-wishing gangster with well-executed judo chops; their banter has the brisk spin of table tennis. Pat and Mike's cast of athletes—including the tennis star Pancho Gonzales and the golfers Betty Hicks, Helen Dettweiler and Babe Didrikson Zaharias—played themselves, with the exception of the former basketball and baseball star Chuck Connors, making his acting debut as a highway patrolman. 'The reason this comedy worked,' said Cukor, 'was that none of us took ourselves very seriously during the writing and preparation. We batted ideas around like tennis balls, we all felt the lines and situations without any ghastly solemnity. If we all laughed, a line went in.'
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A notorious Colombian drug kingpin known as "El Loco" was extradited to the United States yesterday to face charges of manufacturing hundreds of tons of cocaine a year and trafficking it to America and other countries — laundering tens of millions of dollars in the process.
Daniel "El Loco" Barrera — who has been dubbed "the last of the great capos" by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos — was flown to Westchester County Airport in White Plains, where he was processed. He was expected to be locked up last night at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan while awaiting arraignment, sources said.
Barrera is set to be arraigned separately on the drug-trafficking charges in Manhattan federal court today and Brooklyn federal court tomorrow. He also faces similar charges in Florida.
He was arrested Sept. 18 in Venezuela by US Drug Enforcement Administration agents stationed in Columbia, sources said. The agents then shipped him back to Colombia, which extradited him to the United States.
Officials say he's had several cosmetic surgeries and tried to burn off his fingerprints with acid to mask his identity.
Authorities have said the kingpin ran drug-trafficking routes in Colombia, shipping the cocaine from there or Venezuela on ships to Central America, Mexico, Brazil and other nearby nations.
From there, it was sent to the United States.


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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwired – June 6, 2016) – Amarillo Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:AGC) ("Amarillo" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract of purchase and sale with Baribras Mining Ltd, ("Baribras"). Baribras is Brazilian registered private company that owns the mineral rights at the dormant Zacarias mine 13 km to the west of the proposed Posse mine development at the Mara Rosa Project. Zacarias material was toll processed at the old Posse mine when it was operated by Western Mining 1992-1995. Approximately 360,000 tonnes of tails from processing minerals from Zacarias mine remain on the Posse mining site. These tails are still the property of Baribras.
The federal, National Department of Mineral Production (DNPM) has facilitated both parties to completed this agreement so as to simplify the title and encourage the development of the Mara Rosa project.
The agreement signed is a purchase agreement for these tails. Amarillo will gain ownership by passing this material through the proposed processing plant. Amarillo will charge an agreed operating cost per tonne for processing this material. The profit from any gold or silver recovered from processing these tails will be shared 50% by Amarillo, 50% by Baribras. Baribras will also pay the cost of removing certain structures from the site as part of the deal.
Buddy Doyle, President and CEO, commented: "Amarillo is systematically moving the Mara Rosa Project forward and this is another necessary step. Another box ticked! Having the ability to move these historic tails that sit in the blast radius of the proposed pit is a significant step towards our plans to build a mine at Mara Rosa."
Baribras have taken a number of samples from the tails and have reported an average grade of 0.48 g/t Au and 31.7 g/t Ag, (from 36 surface and auger samples). More samples and metallurgical testing will be required to obtain a better understanding of the potential recoverable precious metals content. There is also a second historic tailings pile 100% owned by Amarillo that could be reprocessed. The cost and potential revenue from reprocessing both historic tailings piles will be factored into the planned feasibility study.
The Qualified person for this report is Frank Baker, a metallurgist with over 30 years experience, a member of the AUSIMM and IOM3.
About Amarillo Gold Corp.
Amarillo Gold Corp. is focused on acquisition, discovery, and definition of gold resources in Brazil. It is the Company's policy to strive to do this in a sustainable, safe way using best practices whilst benefiting our shareholders and the communities we work in. The Company's principal projects are the Mara Rosa Project in the state of Goias, and the Lavras do Sul Project in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The Posse Deposit at Mara Rosa contains 5.462MT @ 2.04 g/t Au Measured, 15.393MT @ 1.65 g/t Au indicated and 3.269MT @ 1.34 g/t Au inferred. (A NI 43-101 resource as independently determined by Australian Exploration Field Services Pty. AEFS, Keith Whitehouse QP). The Mara Rosa Gold Project has received a positive economic assessment from a Pre-Feasibility study and Amarillo is proceeding to get the project permitted. The Posse Deposit was successfully mined by Western Mining Corporation (WMC) during the 1990s (mined areas are excluded from the above-stated resource figures), and is located in an area of excellent infrastructure: approximately 35 km NE of Yamana's Chapada open pit Cu-Au operation, some 80 km NE of Yamana's Pilar Au project (in feasibility), 95 km NW of Votorantim's Niquelandia Ni laterite mine, 105 km from NE of Serra Grande's underground Au mine, and 105 km NNW of Anglo American's Ni laterite project at Barro Alto.
The Lavras do Sul Project is an advanced exploration stage property (190 sq. km.) comprising of more than 19 prospects centered on historic gold workings, with encouraging gold mineralization discovered and defined by more than 16,000 meters of drilling. The initial resource estimate at the Butia prospect reported 215,000 ounces of gold indicated from 6.4 MT at 1.05 g/t Au, and 308,000 ounces of gold inferred from 12.9 MT at 0.74 g/t Au using a 0.3 g/t cut-off grade in a NI 43-101 resource as independently determined by Atticus Consulting 2010, Anthony Amberg, QP. Lavras do Sul is also located near excellent infrastructure. The Company also has a portfolio of earlier stage projects and all properties under Amarillo's management are located in areas of good infrastructure and mining-friendly communities.
Per: "Buddy Doyle"
Buddy Doyle, President
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
This news release contains Forward Looking Statements regarding our intentions and plans. Forward looking statements in this news release include plans to move ahead with the work required to obtain the LI. Various factors may prevent or delay our plans, including but not limited to, the ability to raise funds, contractor availability and performance, weather, access, mineral prices and success and failure of the exploration and development carried out at various stages of the program. Permission from the Government and community is also required to proceed with future mining production. We may not be able to fulfill our obligations under the proposed gold loan and we may be unable to raise sufficient financing to carry out our plans. Readers should review risk factors applicable to junior mining exploration companies generally to understand the variety of risks that can affect the Company. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information or future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.


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Arc System Works
From Game Developer Research Institute
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Started in May 1988 and headed by Minoru Kidooka (木戸岡稔) [1], Arc (アーク) was originally primarily a contract developer. At some point, it became Arc System Works (アークシステムワークス) and got into original games. Today, the company is known mostly for the Guilty Gear series.
Early Arc staff left and started Minato Giken.
Not to be confused with the defunct British development house Arc Developments.
The list below does not cover games from the PlayStation/Saturn era onward.
- Quiz Gakuen Paradise (sound?) (Face)
- Chiyonofuji no Ooichou (JP Publisher: Face)
- [Actual mention] [Shared staff]
- Great Battle Cyber (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
- Hissatsu Shigoto Nin (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
- Kyouryuu Sentai Juuranger (JP Publisher: Angel)
- Pizza Pop! (JP Publisher: Jaleco)
Game Boy
- Minesweeper (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video)
- [Actual mention]
Mark III/Master System
- Michael Jackson's Moonwalker / Moonwalker (programming) (US/EU Publisher: Sega; BR Publisher: Tec Toy; SK Publisher: Samsung)
Mega Drive/Genesis
- Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (JP Publisher: Ma-Ba)
PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16
- Cross Wiber: Cyber Combat Police (music programming?) (JP Publisher: Face)
- Fushigi no Yumi no Alice (programming assistance, music composition?) (JP Publisher: Face)
- Hany in the Sky (music/sound?) (JP Publisher: Face)
- Hany on the Road (JP Publisher: Face)
- Actual mention | Shared staff
- Mahjong Gakuen: Touma Soushirou Toujou (some programming, sound?) (JP Publisher: Face)
- Obocchama-kun (under subcontract with Pack-In-Video) (JP Publisher: Namco)
- Actual mention | Shared staff
- Zipang (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video)
- Actual mention | Shared staff
PC Engine CD/TurboGrafx-CD
- Hihou Densetsu: Chris no Bouken (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video)
- [Actual mention] [Shared staff]
- Minesweeper (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video)
- [Actual mention]
- Road Spirits (JP Publisher: Pack-In-Video)
- [Actual mention]
- Yuu Yuu Hakusho: Yami Shoubu!! Ankoku Bujutsukai (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
Super Famicom/Super NES
- Gaia Savior: Hero Saidai no Sakusen (JP Publisher: Banpresto)
- Shinseiki GPX Cyber Formula / Cyber Spin (JP/US Publisher: Takara)
- Shougi Club (JP Publisher: Hect)
- [Actual mention]
- Official website (Japanese)


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Learn What Custom Cut Components Are And Their Benefits
Posted by Daniel Lawrence on March, 2016
When most people think of doors or cabinetry, they think of the front part because that's the part they see the most. While that is important, you also have to consider all the other pieces necessary, such as the panels, rails, seams, details, and connections. These are considered custom cut components because they can be changed and made to fit your particular needs. In most cases, they can be used as a regular part, but are customized to fit your individual drawers, door frame, etc. There are many advantages to using customization when manufacturing doors and cabinets.
Essential Need
Of course, front/back doors and cabinetry are necessary for most homes. Doors will ensure that you are protected from intruders, sunlight and other things. Cabinets allow you more room to store items and keep them out of sight. It can also ensure that the counter isn't cluttered unnecessarily.
The primary advantage you'll notice is that you can create almost anything you can imagine, ensuring that your cabinets and doors are unique. Whether you have an oddly shaped kitchen or want a front door that wows potential guests, you need a company that can provide you with the items you need by using their specialized tools.
Traditional, mass-produced cabinets are fixed in size, length, and height. There isn't much you can do with them, other than have them installed. If your kitchen doesn't fit the standard sizes they provide, you're left with building your own, which can include using custom cut components.
Base Unit
In most cases, the base unit of the cabinet can be any height, so you can choose something that fits your needs best. If you want traditional or mass produced versions, you have to go with whatever is available, which may be too big or small for your needs.
Most people want a more modern home, which allows them the functionality of various options with the style and sophistication they're used to from the companies that produce them. Whether you want drawers that have small slots so everything can be in its place or prefer doors that are intricate in detail but robust enough to withstand a kick with a heavy boot, you'll find what you want.
Most of these customized drawers, cabinets, doors and counters can also include customized toppers. You don't have to paint the item to get the desired look. Instead, you can find natural stone, wood, and other styles.
Custom cut components allow you to customize your cabinets and doors to your needs. Visit Lovech Ltd. at http://lovech.ca/products/ to learn more.


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When it comes to immigration reform, American evangelicals want it all.
Nine out of 10 (86 percent) want more border security. Six in 10 (61 percent) support a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. More than two-thirds (68 percent) favor both. And they want Congress to take action soon.
Those are among the results of a new survey of evangelicals from Nashville-based LifeWay Research. The study, sponsored by the Evangelical Immigration Table and World Relief, found widespread support for immigration reformRead More


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As Munich based creatives we are proud about the the new data report on the cultural and creative industries in the Munich Metropolitan Region. Please find the press release in the following.
January 28th, 2016: EMM e.V., the organization that oversees the Munich Metropolitan Region, today announced the findings of the second data report on the cultural and creative industries in the Munich Metropolitan Region. The findings once again exceed the expectations of initiators and experts alike:
In comparison with other creative hotspots in the EU, significant growth in these industries has propelled the Munich Metropolitan Region into first place.
Nationwide comparison confirms the region's importance and its disproportionately large share of the market: 12 percent of all self-employed persons and companies, 16 percent of total revenues and 12 percent of all gainfully employed persons in the whole of Germany's cultural and creative industries.
On top of these stunning figures, new thematic focal areas of the study highlight the tremendous development potential inherent in these industries.
The report bears impressive testimony to continued growth in the importance of the cultural and creative industries in the Munich Metropolitan Region. The same is true at the national and European levels. The report also presents up-to-date and more clearly structured and categorized data to make potential visible and recommendations for action tangible.
This extended data framework facilitates a new perspective on the topic. For example, it is for the first time possible to draw conclusions about the "small end" of the cultural and creative industries (comprising self-employed persons and companies with annual turnover of less than EUR 17,500, as well as people in marginal employment).
In addition to updated findings for the Media category, the report also provides initial figures about the situation of women and the importance of skilled crafts in the Munich Metropolitan Region's cultural and creative industries.
The data report on the cultural and creative industries was commissioned by EMM e.V. in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture and the Department of Labor and Economic Development (both part of the City of Munich), the FilmFernsehFonds Bayern, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Munich and Upper Bavaria and the Chamber of Crafts for Munich and Upper Bavaria. It was produced by the Office for Culture Industry Research in Cologne (Michael Söndermann). The report is published in German only.
Ressource: Press release of the Europäische Metropolregion München e.V. on January 28th, 2016. Please find the data report here online.


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The property listed on these pages can all accept DSS tenants, provided a guarantor can be found. A guarantor is somebody who will agree to cover the rent if a DSS tenant falls into arrears, and is usually a close family member.
There are specific reasons why some landlords cannot let DSS tenants rent their property. Most common is that the landlord has a mortgage with a bank that forbids them from accepting tenants who will pay the rent using housing benefits. There is a risk is that a person claiming benefits may loose their entitlement, or worse, be discovered to have misrepresented their circumstances and have their entitlement revoked and backdated. In some circumstances a local counsel may recover the money directly from a landlord leaving them thousands of pounds out of pocket if the claim goes back a long way.
We can offer expert advise to both landlords and tenants on all matters pertaining to DSS rentals. If you cannot find a suitable property immediately we also offer a DSS housing waiting list which you can join here.
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text: Published in 2014, this award-winning book was the first sustained attempt to assess and explain the evidence for the rise of the UK Independence Party. Ford and Goodwin are two of the country's leading experts on the political right wing. They draw on statistical data, face-to-face interviews and published writings to trace the rise of UKIP and identify who is supporting the party and why. The book can be somewhat dry, with a great deal of graphs and statistics, but some clear and important messages emerge from the authors' research.


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Paging Authors with Dana Barrett is a weekly podcast in which our lovely and talented Ms. Barrett sits down with your favorite bestselling authors as well as up and coming literary stars.
Dana recently had a chance to sit down with Barbara Ehrenreich after her talk at the Green Festival in Washington DC. Ms. Ehrenreich is a political activist and satirist and the author of over 20 books including the New York Times Bestsellers Nickel and Dimed and Bait and Switch. Her latest book This Land is Their Land is a collection of essays on the current state of the country. No stone goes unturned as Ms. Ehrenreich tackles gay marriage, the disparity of the classes and even the Disney princesses.


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Last week Alex Kane began a series called The Palestine Cables, based on Wikileaks data. His second entry.
The Obama administration's failure to bribe Israel's right-wing government into accepting a three-month settlement "freeze" should have ended talk about the "peace process," but Obama's Middle East team is still crawling towards a two-state solution with little light at the end of the tunnel. State Department cables released by WikiLeaks will dim the lights further. The cables show that Israeli officials' stated vision of a Palestinian state is one that is feeble and toothless–a vision that could snuff out any remaining hope of a viable Palestinian state.
During an April 2007 meeting with Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY), an ardent supporter of Israel, then-opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu said that "a return to the 1967 borders and dividing Jerusalem was not a solution since further
withdrawals would only whet the appetite of radical Islam." Netanyahu also referred to the Palestinian right of return as an "acid test," saying that "the Palestinians must drop the right of return and accept Israel's right to exist," and that "not one refugee could ever return."
Another cable, which describes a meeting Netanyahu held with a U.S. Congressional delegation two weeks after the 2009 Israeli elections, shows Netanyahu repeating his vision of a Palestinian bantustan. According to the cable, Netanyahu's vision of a Palestinian state is one where Palestinian sovereignty is "refined," meaning "without an army or control over air space and borders."
Once he assumed the office of prime minister, Netanyahu's conception of a Palestinian state stayed the same. A cable describing an April 2009 meeting with another Congressional delegation notes that Netanyahu said that "a Palestinian state must be demilitarized, without control over its air space and electro-magnetic field, and without the power to enter into treaties or control its borders."
The image of a sovereign-less, still-occupied state for the Palestinians isn't just confined to the leader of the right-wing Likud party; the leader of Kadima, which is routinely described as a "centrist" party, also shares that image. In a January 2007 document meant to prepare Condoleeza Rice for an upcoming trip to Israel, the author references a Ha'aretz interview where Livni said her vision of "an interim agreement with the Palestinians" was one in which the illegal "separation barrier would serve as the border."
The negotiations brokered by the Obama administration have not changed Israeli leaders' insistence on creating a sliced-up Palestinian entity that lacks any real power. Newsweek, relying on "a Palestinian official involved in the talks and an Israeli source familiar with the details," lately reported on the September 2010 round of negotiations:
Netanyahu told the Palestinians they had to accept Israel's "security concept" before he would discuss other issues, including borders. The concept involved keeping Israeli troops stationed along territory on the Palestinian side of the barrier Israel has built in the West Bank to protect what Israel calls its "narrow waistline." That strip would be several kilometers wide at some points, says the Palestinian negotiator, and run along much of the seam line. Also, to protect itself against the possible rise of a hostile Islamic state in Jordan, say both sources, Netanyahu insisted Israeli troops would remain posted in the Jordan Valley for years. Though Netanyahu didn't present maps, Abbas and his negotiators calculated that Palestinians would be left with just 60 percent of the West Bank.
This conception of a Palestine that lacks some of the core attributes a nation-state possesses–the ability to defend themselves with a military, and control over their air space and borders–is wholly inconsistent with international law and the United States' past statements.
But there George Mitchell is, still talking to both Israeli and Palestinian officials and trying to jump start the moribund "peace process" once again. And for what?
As the WikiLeaks cables reveal, not much of anything.
Alex Kane is a freelance journalist and blogger based in New York City. He blogs on Israel/Palestine and Islamophobia in the United States at alexbkane.wordpress.com. Follow him on Twitter @alexbkane.


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Cashel resume league campaign with trip to Banbridge
Ulster Bank Division 2A
Cashel travel to Banbridge in the County Down next Saturday, November 17, to resume their League Campaign.
You can feel a sense of excitement about this one as the League Leaders are a "scalp" this team desperately want to take. This one might have the feel of a "Cup Match" about it and a few extra in the travelling support would be really appreciated.
Cashel 3rd's
The thirds take on Waterford City at home on Sunday next with a kick off at 2.30pm.
Junior Rugby
Cashel 5 Kilfeacle 12
Our U13s had a very challenging game on Sunday morning last. Our neighbours had a flying start putting 12pts on the board in the opening 15 minutes. The Cashel boys fought bravely and worked their way back into the game. Joshua O'Dwyer finished off a great attacking play to score just before half time, and with the score 5 - 12 at half time, our boys were ready for the second half.
The second half was very intense but Cashel's handling of the ball at vital times just left them down.
Our pack played impressive rugby, rucking, mauling and with excellent support play but maybe at times taking decisions that on other days would have been the right ones. We found it hard to score but always played with passion, commitment and in the right spirit of the game.
Tom Dowling was very impressive in the forward line with Harry Tobin and Patrick O'Dwyer. Back line performed well with Joshua O'Dwyer and Ryan O'Sullivan showing well. Both the wingers of Tom Clarke and Brian O'Connor linked up well and on other days things would have played out differently.
This team have been under the guidance mainly of Brendan O'Connor since they were six year-olds. He has rugby conditioned this outfit excellently and is a credit to Cashel RFC and his players. Well done to our referee Raymond Davern on an excellent job and well done to Kilfeacle on the day.
Under 10s
Lansdowne brought the sunshine to Cashel. The Dublin side travelled in force last Sunday to support their U10s. A wonderful outing organised by local man J.J. Ryan (Gander) now with Lansdowne.
Both sides showed great enthusiasm with excellent skills on show. Lansdowne started in a blaze of glory scoring 3 tries in the first half.
Maybe it was the "magic water" at half time or was it what the three musketeers' of J.D Spearman, Eoghan Lawrence and Dermot O'Brien, the Cashel coaches, whispered in their ears but Cashel rallied, and played a stormer for the second half. Joseph Lawrence scored the first try to narrow the gap.
Tom Downey scored the second to leave the last 15 minutes nail biting stuff. With little time remaining on the clock Luke Shanahan (playing like Keith Earls) finished off an excellent move to score evening up the score line of 3 - 3.
This was an excellent outing for both sides. Compliments to the parents from Lansdowne who came in force and were a pleasure to host. Afterwards both sides were served refreshments in the clubhouse.
A huge thank you to J.D Spearman ably helped by Shirley Lawrence and Elaine O'Sullivan. After Santa visits at Christmas, there is a return leg in January.
This should be a great experience for all our boys and well done to all on an excellent day.
Fixtures for next weekend:
Mini rugby U7s to 12s - training at home.
U13's away to Clanwilliam - Kick off 11am
Congratulations John Ed and Una O'Connor on the birth of their baby girl.
Tag Rugby
Tag Rugby resumes every Monday night from 7.30pm to 8.15pm for Primary School and Secondary School girls.
Last weeks Lotto Numbers 4-12-22-28. No winner of last week's jackpot. Next week's jackpot is €8,600.
Winners: €50 Denis O'Connor; €50 Sheila Maher; €20 Marie Moran; €20 Eanna Ryan; €20 Michael O'Connor; €20 Ann-Marie Hannigan; €20 Stephen Ryan.


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University Hasselt, Belgium: towards a shared data repository
Title: Towards a shared data repository to enhance the standards of rehabilitation in MS: feasibility, capacity building and proof-of-concept on exercise therapy & mobility measures
Principal Investigator: Peter Feys, Ph.D.
Institution: University Hasselt
Country: Belgium
Amount Awarded: €74,985
Exercise therapy is a potentially effective treatment for people with MS. However, despite an explosion of research on physical rehabilitation and exercise, it is not yet clear whether beneficial effects are equally present in progressive compared to relapsing-remitting type of MS. One issue has been the small size of studies. This project proposes to prepare the construction of a large, shared data repository that would be established by retrieving data from published studies and new data entered by clinical and research centers. This would enable researchers to investigate questions on the effects of specific exercise interventions and settings, or on the appropriateness of different outcome measures. Ultimately, this will lead to improved standards in MS rehabilitation practice.
What does this mean for people living with progressive MS?
This endeavor could enhance the ability to determine the best rehabilitation and exercise interventions for people with progressive MS, and provide the data needed to advocate for its widespread use to improve lives.
Project Update
Status: Complete
Dr. Feys reviewed existing MS registries to gain insight into data contributors, types of data, procedures to collect data, and management. This knowledge led to the development of a questionnaire which was launched to a broad, multi-disciplinary audience to further investigate the barriers and facilitators of an international MS rehabilitation repository.
Data on the effect of exercise therapy on physical function for people with relapsing-remitting MS compared to people primary and secondary progressive MS has been shared. A website has been created to share information and project activity and a twitter account has been activated.
Principal Investigator: Peter Feys
Peter Feys, PhD, received a Master's degree in physiotherapy and PhD in rehabilitation services and physiotherapy from Catholic University Leuven. He worked as clinical therapist in Bürgerspital Solothurn (CH), the University Hospitals Leuven and the National MS Centre in Melsbroek. He has been conducting MS research since 1998, funded by European projects, WOMS (affiliated to the Flemish MS Society) and the Fund for Scientific Research, Flanders. He is part of the REVAL rehabilitation research institute within BIOMED. Internationally, he is president of R.I.M.S. (stands for Rehabilitation in MS, an European network of best practice and research, www.euRIMS.org), after being chairman of the Special Interest Group on Mobility from 2008 till 2011, and serves on many other collaborative committees. He has published over 60 peer reviewed articles in international neurological and rehabilitation journals.
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