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Bilirakis Commends Passage of Veterans Compensation COLA Act
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) today commended the bipartisan House passage of the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living-Adjustment Act (H.R. 1329). This critical bill would give Veterans the same cost-of-living-adjustment as those receiving benefits through Social Security.
Bilirakis spoke in support of the bill on the House floor. Please see below for his remarks.
"Passage of this bill gives our nation's heroes the same cost-of-living adjustment as those receiving benefits through Social Security.
"These brave men and women have sacrificed so much for the freedoms and liberties we enjoy on a daily basis. As a grateful nation, we must ensure that those who put themselves in harm's way are able to receive the benefits they have earned and deserve.
"Providing for our nation's true American heroes is not a partisan issue, but simply the right thing to do.
"Mr. Speaker, the great State of Florida is where so many Veterans call home; with approximately 1.6 million Veterans residing there after serving in the military. As Vice-Chairman for the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I am so very proud that Florida is considered one of the most Veteran-friendly states across the country.
"As a cosponsor of H.R. 1329, I urge all my colleagues to support our nation's heroes and pass the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act."

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Golnoosh Elhami, Michalina Pacholska, Benjamín Béjar Haro and Martin Vetterli.
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Traditional sampling results assume that the sample locations are known. Motivated by simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and structure from motion (SfM), we investigate sampling at unknown locations. Without further constraints, the problem is often hopeless. For example, we recently showed that, for polynomial and bandlimited signals, it is possible to find two signals, arbitrarily far from each other, that fit the measurements. However, we also showed that this can be overcome by adding constraints to the sample positions.
In this paper, we show that these constraints lead to a uniform sampling of a composite of functions. Furthermore, the formulation retains the key aspects of the SLAM and SfM problems, whilst providing uniqueness, in many cases.
We demonstrate this by studying two simple examples of constrained sampling at unknown locations. In the first, we consider sampling a periodic bandlimited signal composite with an unknown linear function. We derive the sampling requirements for uniqueness and present an algorithm that recovers both the bandlimited signal and the linear warping. Furthermore, we prove that, when the requirements for uniqueness are not met, the cases of multiple solutions have measure zero.
For our second example, we consider polynomials sampled such that the sampling positions are constrained by a rational function. We previously proved that, if a specific sampling requirement is met, uniqueness is achieved. In addition, we present an alternate minimization scheme for solving the resulting non-convex optimization problem.
Finally, fully reproducible simulation results are provided to support our theoretical analysis.
Similar works
- M. W. Pacholska, B. Bejar Haro, A. Scholefield, M. Vetterli. Sampling at unknown locations, with an application in surface retrieval; IEEE International Conference on Sampling Theory and Applications (SampTA), 2017, [View at publisher], [Infoscience].


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Web testing troubleshooting
Opening the browser first
Any browser-based Steps in Cycle should be preceded in their Scenario with:
I open "<BROWSER_NAME>" web browser
Updating the browser and driver
New versions of browsers and webdrivers are released periodically, and updating them may resolve web testing issues.
Updating your Google Chrome version
Google Chrome usually updates itself automatically without need for user interaction. However in some cases a new version of Chrome will be released and can improve Cycle's performance with Web testing.
To check that your Chrome browser is up to date:
Click the three dots in the upper right corner.
Go to Help > About Google Chrome.
This will check for any updates or tell you that your version is the latest.
Updating your Internet Explorer version
Internet Explorer updates are done through the Windows Update service.
You can check your Internet Explorer version by going to:
- Settings Gear > About Internet Explorer.
Updating your web driver in Cycle
Any time you manually update your browser, or Chrome automatically updates, it may be necessary to update Cycle's driver for that browser as well.
The latest versions for Chromedriver and IEDriver executables are available from Chromium and Selenuim:


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Pat Bosco, 785-532-6237, firstname.lastname@example.com;
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Bus schedule available: http://www.k-state.edu/media/images/jan12/Shuttleschedulespring12.pdf
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University launches bus route to serve students, faculty, staff
MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University and the Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency have partnered to create a campus bus route.
The route, which started the first day of the spring semester, serves students, faculty and staff free of charge.
The fixed-route loop connects Kramer Dining Center, Jardine Apartments, the Center for Child Development and Derby Dining Center. The route runs every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays. Students, faculty and staff must show their university-issued identification card to ride the bus without paying.
"This bus route will not only provide quick access, but it will help keep our students safe," said Derek Jackson, director of housing and dining services. "Students living in Jardine had to drive or walk to the Kramer or Derby dining centers to eat meals, which could pose issues during inclement weather and late hours."
The bus serving the route can transport up to 20 passengers. It has a bicycle rack and is equipped with a lift to accommodate those using a wheelchair.
"We always listen carefully to the concerns of our students and take them seriously," said Pat Bosco, vice president for student life and dean of students. "This pilot route is a great step forward to meeting the needs of Kansas State University students and families, and it would not have been possible without the leadership of housing and dining services staff."
The Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency offers transportation services in the university's SafeRide program, which provides free, safe rides home to students in threatening situations. The nonprofit agency also provides transportation to students using disability support services.
"We are very excited about this partnership and are grateful for the opportunity to further serve Kansas State University students," said Anne Smith, director of the Flint Hills Area Transportation Agency. "We look forward to working together and believe the university will be a critical partner in providing more transportation services throughout the community."


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The Mediterranean diet reduces risk factors that can cause heart disease including high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, obesity & high blood pressure.
We all know the Mediterranean diet to be a "heart-healthy diet". But what exactly IS the Mediterranean diet?
The first country that comes to mind when Americans think about the Mediterranean diet is Greece. We actually went to Greece (Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and Athens) on our honeymoon and FELL. IN. LOVE. with the food and culture. Gotta get back there…
BUT the Mediterranean diet is more than just Greek food guys. It's actually based on the cuisines of a variety of countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea including Italy, Greece, Spain, Morocco, Cyprus, Croatia and more.
While the cuisines of each of these countries are quite different, they all have a few things in common when it comes to dietary habits. The diets of these Mediterranean countries are:
- Devoid of processed foods
- Limited in saturated fat, trans fat and refined sugar
- Focused on fresh vegetables and fruits
- Rich in whole grains
- Plentiful in beans and legumes
- Loaded with lean protein
- Abundant in healthy fats
But wait, there's more! The diet actually goes beyond these wholesome, nutritious and plant-forward foods. It's a way of life; an attitude; an appreciation for living in the moment. These countries are known for lifestyle habits that include:
- Relaxed meal times shared with family and friends
- Mindful eating
- Daily physical activity
- Stress relief
- Meaningful social engagement in the community
Numerous scientific studies have found that the Mediterranean diet reduces risk factors that can lead to heart disease, including high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, obesity and high blood pressure. In fact, experts have analyzed "blue zones" – places on earth with the world's lowest rates of chronic disease and the highest life expectancies – and developed the following Mediterranean Diet pyramid to match the dietary and lifestyle habits of these populations.
Ready to get started on the Mediterranean diet? Follow along with my Prevention Plate program for heart-healthy meal plans, recipe ideas, tips and shopping lists.
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FA Welfare Officers Workshop
Course Overview
Minimum Age: 18
Course Duration: 3 hours
Price: £30 (Includes VAT of approx. £5)View available dates
Awarded by The FA, this course is designed to explore the role of a grassroots football club Welfare Officer.
This three-hour workshop is mandatory for anyone taking on the role of Welfare Officer for their grassroots club or league. Building on the Safeguarding Children Workshop, it focuses on the specifics of the role, what is required, and the key tools needed to carry out the role. It also explains where to go for professional support and guidance, and how to access more information if needed. This workshop is interactive and learners should anticipate being involved in a number of group activities.
- Workshop outcomes
- Learning agreement
- Identifying the qualities of a Welfare Officer
- Recognising personal skill sets
- Exploring and identifying the key Welfare Officer responsibilities
Identifying and exploring what needs to be in place for clubs and leagues to demonstrate best practice in relation to safeguarding children
Identifying resources to assist clubs and leagues to develop a safe and aware environment including social media guidance
Listening to children
- Recognising that key safeguarding legislation impacts on football
- Understanding the background to the development of The FA's Policy and Procedures
- Exploring the key roles and responsibilities of the statutory agencies
- Clarifying the roles and responsibilities of the Welfare Officer and other designated persons within football
- Discussing the need for safeguarding recruitment procedures
- Explaining when appropriate safeguarding checks [CRC] are required
- Describing The FA's Online Safeguarding Service
- Dealing with a disclosure
- Dealing with a concern about the welfare of a young person
- Exploring poor practice issues that clubs need to manage internally
- Identifying the organisations that can support Welfare Officers
- Making an individual action plan
Course Pre-requisites
You are required to have completed The FA Safeguarding Children Workshop before applying for this workshop.
It's also mandatory for anyone taking on the role of Welfare Officer to have an accepted FA Criminal Record Check – so learners are advised to have, as a minimum, submitted their CRC application prior to attending this training.
At the end of the workshop you will be able to:
- Identify what needs to be in place for clubs/leagues to safeguard and protect children effectively
- Describe their roles and responsibilities and those of other designated persons in grassroots football
- Act on reported concerns about poor practice and abuse within or outside football
- Begin an action plan for their club/league
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Laghman Province
Lush greenery stands in stark contrast to the surrounding desert in Laghman Province
Map of Afghanistan with Laghman highlighted
|Coordinates (Capital): 34°40′N 70°12′E / 34.66°N 70.20°ECoordinates: 34°40′N 70°12′E / 34.66°N 70.20°E
|• Governor
|Rahmatullah Yarmal
|• Total
|3,842.6 km2 (1,483.6 sq mi)
|• Total
|• Density
|130/km2 (330/sq mi)
|Time zone
|UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time)
|ISO 3166 code
|Main languages
Laghman (Pashto/Persian: لغمان) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the eastern part of the country. It has a population of about 493,500,[1] which is multi-ethnic and mostly a rural society. The city of Mihtarlam serves as the capital of the province. In some historical texts the name is written as "Lamghan" or as "Lamghanat".
Located currently at the Kabul Museum are Aramaic inscriptions that were found in Laghman which indicated an ancient trade route from India to Palmyra.[2] Aramaic was the bureaucratic script language of the Achaemenids whose influence had extended toward Laghman.[3] During the invasions of Alexander the Great, the area was known as Lampaka.[4]
Inscriptions in Aramaic dating from the Mauryan Dynasty were found in Laghman which discussed the conversion of Ashoka to Buddhism.[5] The inscription mentions that the distance to Palmyra is 300 dhanusha or yojana.
The Mahamayuri Tantra dated to between 1-3rd century mentions a number of popular Yaksha shrines. It mentions Yaksh Kalahapriya being worshipped in Lampaka.[6]
In the seventh century, the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang visited Laghman, which he called "Lan-p'o" and considered part of India. He indicated the presence of Mahayana Buddhists and numerous Hindus:
"For several centuries the native dynasty had ceased to exist, great families fought for preeminence, and the state had recently become a dependency of Kapis. The country produced upland rice and sugar-cane, and it had much wood but little fruit; the climate was mild with little frost and no snow. [...] There were above ten Buddhist monasteries and a few Brethren the most of whom were Mahayanists. The non-Buddhists had a score or two of temples and they were very numerous."[7]
The Hudud al-'alam which was finished in 982 AD mentioned the presence of some idol worshipping temples in the area.[8]
The Kabul Shahis only retained Lamghan in the Kabul-Gandhara area by the time of Alp-tegin. According to Firishta, Sabuktigin had already begun raiding Lamghan under Alp-tegin.[9] He crossed the Khyber Pass many times and raided the territory of Jayapala.[10] He plundered the forts in the outlying provinces of the Kabul Shahi and captured many cities, acquiring huge booty.[11] He also established Islam at many places. Jaipal in retaliation marched with a large force into the valley of Lamghan (Jalalabad) where he clashed with Sabuktigin and his son. The battle stretched on several days until a snow storm affected Jaipala's strategies, forcing him to sue for peace.[10]
Jayapala then returned to Waihind but broke the treaty and mistreated the amirs sent to collect the tribute. Sabuktigin launched another invasion in retaliation.[12] According to al-Utbi, Sabuktigin attacked Lamghan, conquering it and burning the residences of the "infidels" while also demolishing its idol-temples and establishing Islam.[13] He advanced and butchered the idolaters, destroying the temples and plundering their shrines, even risking frostbite on their hands counting the large booty.[14]
To avenge the savage attack of Sabuktigin, Jayapala, who has earlier taken his envoys as hostage, decided to go to war again in revenge. The forces of Kabul Shahi were however routed and those still alive were killed in the forest or drowned in the river.[15] Thks second battle that took place between Sabuktigin and Jayapala in 988 A.D., resulted in the former capturing territory between Lamghan and Peshawar. Al-Ubti also states that the Afghans and Khaljis, living there as nomads, took the oath of allegiance to him and were recruited into his army.[16]
Sabuktigin won one of his greatest battles in Laghman against Jayapala and his army numbering 100,000.[17] The area later fell to the Ghurids followed by the Khilis and Timurids.
During the early years of the 16th century, the Mughal ruler Babur spent much time in Laghman, and in Baburnama (memoirs of Babur) he expatiated on the beauty of forested hillsides and the fertility of the valley bottoms of the region.[8] Laghman was recognized as a dependent district of Kabulistan in the Mughal era,[18] and according to Baburnama, "Greater Lamghanat" included the Muslim-settled part of the Kafiristan, including the easterly one of Kunar River. Laghman was the base for expeditions against the non-believers and was frequently mentioned in accounts of jihads led by Mughal emperor Akbar's younger brother, Mohammad Hakim, who was the governor of Kabul.[8] In 1747, Ahmad Shah Durrani defeated the Mughals and made the territory part of the Durrani Empire. In the late nineteenth century, Amir Abdur Rahman Khan forced the remaining kafirs (Nuristani people) to accept Islam.
Recent history[edit]
During the Soviet-Afghan war and the battles that followed between the rivaling warlords, many homes and business establishments in the province were destroyed. In addition, the Soviets are said to have employed a strategy that targeted and destroyed the agricultural infrastructure of Laghman.[19]
As of 2007, an International Security Assistance Force Provincial Reconstruction Team led by the United States is based at Mihtarlam.
Politics and governance[edit]
The current governor of the province is Rahmatullah Yarmal.[20] The city of Mihtarlam is the capital of the province. All law enforcement activities throughout the province are controlled by the Afghan National Police (ANP). The provincial police chief represents the Ministry of the Interior in Kabul. The ANP is backed by other Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), including the National Directorate of Security (NDS) and NATO-led forces.
The percentage of households with clean drinking water fell from 39% in 2005 to 34% in 2011.[21] The percentage of births attended to by a skilled birth attendant increased from 3% in 2005 to 36% in 2011.[21]
The overall literacy rate (6+ years of age) increased from 14% in 2005 to 26% in 2011.[21] The overall net enrolment rate (6–13 years of age) increased from 48% in 2005 to 52% in 2011.[21]
The total population of the province is about 493,500, which is multi-ethnic and mostly a rural society.[1][22] According to the Naval Postgraduate School, as of 2010 the ethnic groups of the province are as follows: 80% Pashtun, 5% Tajik, 15% Pashai and Nuristani (Kata).[23][24] The people of Laghman are overwhelmingly Sunni Muslim.
|Population (2020)[1]
|95% Pashtun, 5% Pashayi, [26]
|60% Pashayi, 20% Pashtun, 20% Tajik[27]
|Dawlat Shah
|70% Pashayi, 25% Pashtun 5% Tajiks[28]
|90% Pashtun, 5% Tajik, 5% Pashayi[29]
|80% Pashtun, 5% Tajik, 15% Pashai[30]
|100% pashtuns
Notable people from this province[edit]
- Mohammad Hanif Atmar - national security advisor, former Education and Interior Minister
- Mirwais Azizi - founder and owner of Azizi Bank
- Mohammad Shafiq Hamdam - writer and political activist
- Abdul Khaliq Hussaini - Former Senator, political activist
- Hafizullah Khaled - humanitarian, peace activist and writer
- Zalmay Khalilzad - statesman, diplomat and businessman
- Abdullah Laghmani - former Deputy Intelligence Officer of Afghanistan
- Wafadar Momand - cricketer
- Gul Pacha Ulfat - poet and writer
- Ahmad Zahir - singer and songwriter
- Samiuddin Zhouand - former President of the Court of Appeal, former acting minister for justice and deputy attorney-general, jurist and academic
Infrastructure and economy[edit]
The Alingar and Alinshang rivers pass through Laghman, as the province is known for its lushness. Laghman has sizable amounts of irrigated land as one can find scores of fruits and vegetables from Laghman in Kabul. Other main crops in Laghman include rice, wheat and cotton as many people living in the area are involved in agricultural trade and business.
Laghman also has an array of precious stones and minerals,[31] as it is well known for being a relatively untapped source of the Tourmaline and Spodumene gemstones which are reported to be in abundance at the northern portions of the province.[32]
- ^ a b c d "Estimated Population of Afghanistan 2020-21" (PDF). nsia.gov.af. Retrieved 2020-10-18.
- ^ Cultural policy in Afghanistan; Studies and documents on cultural policies; 1975
- ^ "AŚOKA". iranicaonline.org.
- ^ Henning, W. B. (2 April 2018). "The Aramaic Inscription of Asoka Found in Lampāka". Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. 13 (1): 80–88. JSTOR 609063.
- ^ Kurt A. Behrend. Handbuch Der Orientalistik: India. The Buddhist Architecture of Gandhara, Part 2, Volume 1. p. 39.
- ^ THE MAHAMAYURI VIDYARAJNI SUTRA 佛母大孔雀明王經, Translated into English by Cheng Yew Chung based on Amoghavajra's Chinese Translation (Taisho Volume 19, Number 982)
- ^ Watters, Thomas (1904). On Yuan Chwang's travels in India, 629-645 A.D. Royal Asiatic Society.
- ^ a b c Schimmel, Annemarie. "Islam in India and Pakistan". In Bosworth, CE; van Donzel, E; Lewis, B; Pellet, Ch. (eds.). The Encyclopaedia of Islam, Volume V. p. 649. ISBN 90-04-07819-3.
- ^ Al-Hind, the Making of the Indo-Islamic World: Early Medieval India and the Expansion of Islam 7th-11th Centuries. Brill. p. 126.
- ^ a b K. A. Nilakanta Sastri. History of India, Volume 2. Viswanathan. p. 10.
- ^ Ramesh Chandra Majumdar (1966). The History and Culture of the Indian People: The struggle for empire. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. p. 3.
- ^ Roy, Kaushik. Warfare in Pre-British India – 1500BCE to 1740CE. Routledge. p. 87.
- ^ Richard Maxwell Eaton. Essays on Islam and Indian History. Oxford University Press. p. 98.
- ^ Keay, John. India: A History. Revised and Updated. Grove/Atlantic Inc. p. 212.
- ^ Keay, John. India: A History. Revised and Updated. Grove/Atlantic Inc. pp. 212–213.
- ^ Syed Jabir Raza. "The Afghans and their relations with the Ghaznavids and the Ghurids". Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. Indian History Congress: 786.
- ^ The History of India: The Hindu and Mahometan Periods, Mountstuart Elphinstone, p. 321.
- ^ The Garden of Eight Paradises: Babur and the Culture of Central Asia, Afghanistan
- ^ How the Weak Win Wars: A Theory of Asymmetric Conflict, Arreguin-Toft, pg. 186
- ^ "Ghani appoints new governors for five provinces of Afghanistan". The Khaama Press News Agency. 2020-07-07. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
- ^ a b c d Archive, Civil Military Fusion Centre Archived 2014-05-31 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Settled Population of Laghman province by Civil Division, Urban, Rural and Sex-2012-13" (PDF). Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Central Statistics Organization. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
- ^ "Welcome - Naval Postgraduate School" (PDF). www.nps.edu. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Laghman Province". Program for Culture & Conflict Studies. Naval Postgraduate School. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
- ^ "FAO in Afghanistan - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations". www.fao.org. Retrieved 2 April 2018.
- ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). web.archive.org. 2005-10-27. Retrieved 2020-10-09. Cite uses generic title (help)
- ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). web.archive.org. 2005-10-27. Retrieved 2020-10-09. Cite uses generic title (help)
- ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). web.archive.org. 2005-10-27. Retrieved 2020-10-09. Cite uses generic title (help)
- ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). web.archive.org. 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2020-10-09. Cite uses generic title (help)
- ^ "Wayback Machine" (PDF). web.archive.org. 2005-10-27. Retrieved 2020-10-09. Cite uses generic title (help)
- ^ "Pegmatites of Laghman, Nuristan, Afghanistan". palagems.com.
- ^ Gemstones of Afghanistan, Chamberline, pg. 146
External links[edit]
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Thursday, October 31, 2013
Happy Halloween!
The results of the 8th annual Dreamkeepers Halloween Fanart contest are in!
The only thing grimmer than the competition this year was judging it- but here are the winners:
Don't miss the reason judging was such hell- visit the entire gallery for a bucket of Halloween fun!
And if you dare another visit to the depths of our online abattoir, feast your eyes on this years Halloween Prelude special!
Thanks to everyone who participated in the contest, I hope all of you are having a chillingly good Halloween!
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Poster Video & Goodies
Poster Video & Goodies
Our brand new Kickstarter-backed poster is in the works! Here's a video update:
I'm really excited about how it's shaping up- this poster may be the single most challenging piece I've ever worked on
Meanwhile, Prelude Collection 1 is FINALLY with the printers! I packed in more extras and new art than I thought, and formatting the whole thing took forever. I'm told the proof copy will be ready in four weeks, and after that it's only a matter of time until the entire batch is headed our way.
I've received a lot of questions about this- and yes, after I deliver to the Kickstarter backers, we WILL have plenty of Collection 1 books available to sell. Newsletter folks (you) will get the earliest crack at them.
Also, don't miss out on the 2013 Halloween Fanart Contest- going on now!
There's already dazzling spooky art on display- click on the image to see.
Anyone can still enter, and a free trick-or-treat sticker goes out to every entrant.
For anyone in the Michigan area, we'll be dealing at the
Youmacon convention
next week! If you have the time, hop on out and say hi and we will say hi back and it will be incredible.
Rounding out this update, check out some awesome stuff from our readership!
At Dragoncon, we were surprised and excited to see the first ever Bast cosplayer!
Recently we were interviewed by Ezio - the transcript is up
in the forum
, and covers a range from early influences, the pitfalls of higher education, and the perrenially controversial subject of sexuality in comics.
And last but not least- have some kickass pixel art of Igrath created by Kaiseto! More in his gallery when you click the image.
In closing - general David status update:
Prelude Collection 1 - caught up.
Poster - getting rolling.
E-mails - actually pretty caught up now.
Art Accounts - abysmally behind.
If you're trying to get in touch with me via the art accounts, I'm sorry for my delay- if it's time sensitive, please send it to my e-mail instead! Thanks to everyone for hanging in there with us. 8 )
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We've all heard it before. Automate! Work smarter, not harder! Outsource! It's touted as the online business owner's saving grace. That one thing that will help you achieve the ultimate life balance. Well maybe it is and maybe it isn't.
When you get down to it outsourcing has some serious challenges. Consider these things before you jump into the murky outsourcing waters feet first. You may not have realized all of the issues that come along with it. If you don't have a plan for each of these concerns – then I may have just done my job – because now you'll be aware.
First of all – it's a major time suck!
I know, right? It's ironic that the solution to your time problems can be just as much of the problem. There are a lot of things that need to be done before that all important "automation" can be added into your business lifestyle. It takes time to…
- Sort through providers that apply or you invite to apply
- Interview accepted providers for the position
- Train the newly hired team member
- Manage the day to day until they're "autonomous" (which never really happens anyway)
- Repeat the process when the first one doesn't work out (hey, it happens)
Secondly – It takes Planning (which also adds to the time dilemma)
You'll need a plan of attack. You could willy-nilly your job posting and hire the first candidate that fits your requirements. But that's not going to necessarily fulfill your position the best you could. You'll want to plan out (read that as write down) the various aspects and requirements of the position you're hiring for.
The Job Listing – Are you looking for a web developer? You'll want to know exactly you want your site to do in order to know which skill sets are important for your outsourcer to have. Maybe you want a simple html based site? Maybe you want WordPress site? Don't know which skill sets you need? Well you might want to get handle on that first.
Knowing exactly what you want to accomplish is the first step in filling a position. This applies to all kinds of positions but most notably the more technical positions.
The Interview Process – Personally I like to invite people to my job listings. It allows me to presort and invite those with the proper skill sets (see above).
Beyond that that I have a very specific interview process that starts with their very first reply. If they don't reply correctly they're immediately stricken off the list. Brutal, I know. But it's all about making sure they follow instructions.
Read up on interviewing and you'll find little tid bits here and there that you'll include in your process. A good interview will save you a ton of time by finding the right person the first time.
Training – Having your training material completed before you even start the hiring process is a major plus. Perhaps you have a system for the work you want them to accomplish. Make videos or process documents showing them how to do it with pictures. With this in place they can get to work right away.
Even if the person you're hiring isn't a "process" type of person – have swipe materials in place for designs you like, etc. Having your materials ready to go is the key to making this as painless as possible.
Support – You're ALWAYS going to have to manage your team members. No matter how "automated" you get (I hate that word by the way – it's a misnomer). The best way to make sure you're doing this efficiently is to create a project management environment. This is a place where you and your employee(s) login everyday to see the daily tasks and communicate about them.
You can do this with paid solutions like Basecamp or ActiveCollab or one of the new "social network" like systems. Or you could do the "poor man's" version and install wordpress on a domain and make it password protected. This was my very first project management system and it worked just fine. We used the comments section to communicate about the task in the post.
Outsourcing can seriously suck if you don't do it right. And even when you do it's not some magical solution that allows you to go on endless vacations. As long as you go into it with the right expectations and a little bit of preparation you'll be ok.


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Hey dude yeah I'll be in DC most of the year, but making my way up to Brooklyn on Nov 1st for the first game. Hope all is well and yea no problem. If you have anyone else in mind let them know. we want to fill up fast
Hey Cap,
Thanks for the invite. Kind of you to think of me but I'm afraid I hafta pass. These next two months are gonna be hecktic for me. I am hoping though that I'll get a chance to meet some of you while I'm down south this season. Something early like Nov or up to mid Dec. Any chance you'll be in the neighborhood around then? Anyhow thanks again for thinking me and good luck to you ma man.
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Celebrity Nuptials
It's been celebrity wedding fever of late and we couldn't let them pass us by without dissecting them as only a woman can do:
Wedding #1
So, first up is Lily Allen. The controversial 26 year old singer who has endured her fair share of heartache just recently, married Sam Cooper on 11th June in a sleepy village in Gloucestershire. The singer opted for a very vintage look with a dress by French designer Delphine Manivet. We love the fact that she looked so happy with her cute bump protruding ever so slightly but we weren't totally struck by the head veil. It seemed like it took over her pretty face a little bit but other than that, great style and lots of happiness all round so huge congratulations to Lily and Sam.
Wedding #2
Next it's the super gorgeous WAG Abbey Clancy and her footballer husband, Peter Crouch. Despite allegations of Peter playing away (pardon the pun!), the two of them looked relaxed and totally and utterly in love on their big day over at Stapleford Park in Melton Mowbray. Gorgeous venue and one very close to Save the Date HQ, we were really excited to hear that their big day was at such a fabulous, East Midlands based venue. Abbey it seems is totally incapable of looking anything other than bloody gorgeous so it was a given that she'd be an absolute stunner on her big day. And she didn't disappoint. Flowing locks, sparkling teeth, sun-kissed skin and on trend bright red nails, Abbey had it going on … that was until her nipple popped out of her dress when she leaned to give her new husband a kiss. Whoops. But we'll forget about that because Abbey, you looked A.mazing.
Wedding #3
Last but certainly not least is style queen, Kate Moss to the 'too cool for school' James Hince. Understated is the best way to describe Kate's look on her big day. Well, what are you supposed to do when you're a worldwide renowned supermodel? I think she did the best thing by playing it down and just looking like herself. Natural nails, casual hair and not overly made up, Kate looked country garden chic. The bridesmaids (all 14 of them) looked fabulous and seemed to be having the time of their lives. Not surprising considering what Kate and James reportedly spent on their big day (according to one newspaper, it reached £1 million!!) Apparently, there were three days of antics in the beautiful Cotswold village where she owns a home, including vodka by the truckload, six marquees, drinks organised by top London nightclub Mahiki, a team from Ritz overseeing the food, performances by A listers including Snoop Dogg, carnival style entertainment for the kids and road closures in the area! Well, if your name is Kate Moss, there is no excuse for a boring wedding …. we wish our name was on the guest list!
So, whose next in the world of weddings in celebville? It looks like Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley won't be long until they're splashing their cash at the next WAG infested wedding plus, if the rumours are to be believed, the Cole's are soon to be going for wedding number two …. dear oh dear.
Happy Wedding Wednesday everyone!


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Most theories for why the president came unglued like a papier-mâché doll in a steam bath during his press conference this week center on the fact that he can't stand having his liberal bona fides questioned.
When Iran unveils its nuclear program or slaughters dissidents in the streets of Tehran, Barack Obama keeps a steadier hand than G. Gordon Liddy's over a candle. Question his citizenship, his patriotism, even his jump shot, and he's all Vulcan poise. But if you doubt his commitment to The Cause, he turns into Charlie Sheen without his Ritalin.
There are other theories, of course. He was just pretending to be mad so he could seem more moderate as he preps his 2012 bid for reelection. He hates giving Republicans what they want. Obama's "political immaturity," as South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham said in an interview with National Review Online, leads to "whining" when he can't have his way.
All of these theories are possible, and none of them are mutually exclusive. But there's one more possible reason for his dyspepsia. This week Obama lost his argument with Hillary Clinton.
It's largely forgotten now, but during their lengthy primary battle, the two committed liberals' greatest disagreement wasn't over policy or their shared disdain for George W. Bush. It was over their different visions of the presidency.
For example, in a Nevada debate, Obama admitted that he wasn't a particularly organized person. But that was OK because the core role of the president shouldn't be organizational but inspirational. "It involves having a vision for where the country needs to go . . . and then being able to mobilize and inspire the American people to get behind that agenda for change."
Pshaw, responded Hillary, the president is really a "chief executive officer" who must be "able to manage and run the bureaucracy."
This disagreement was symbolized by their respective role models. Obama likened himself to Martin Luther King Jr. and John F. Kennedy, inspirational leaders who led through rhetoric. Clinton sided with Lyndon Johnson, the guy who spun the shining words into actual legislation and got it passed, often on a bipartisan basis.
The debate played itself out by proxy in liberal magazines and in snippets of speeches and short outbursts on the stump, with most liberals siding with Obama over Clinton. Some even suggested she was a racist — or at least race-baiting — for daring to suggest that all he offered was the ability to give a good speech.
But even some of Obama's biggest fans admitted that his devotion to the magical power of words stemmed from the fact that he had little else going for him. "Barack Obama could not run his campaign for the presidency based on political accomplishment or on the heroic service of his youth," David Remnick wrote in the New Yorker after Obama won the general election. "His record was too slight. His Democratic and Republican opponents were right: he ran largely on language, on the expression of a country's potential and the self-expression of a complicated man who could reflect and lead that country."
Fast-forward to this week. Obama's undisciplined diatribe against the "purists" in his own party who oppose compromise amounted to an abject admission that Hillary was right all along.
"Measuring success" by the no-compromise standard, Obama declared, means "we will never get anything done. People will have the satisfaction of having a purist position and no victories for the American people. And we will be able to feel good about ourselves and sanctimonious about how pure our intentions are." But, he suggested, liberals will make little progress.
Obama then went on a stem-winder about how "this is a big, diverse country. Not everybody agrees with us. I know that shocks people. The New York Times editorial page does not permeate across all of America."
All true. And the Democrats are being foolishly purist, as we saw Thursday when House Democrats voted to reject the tax compromise.
But denouncing purists and accepting that significant swaths of America aren't going to be persuaded by your rhetoric is an admission either that the Obama vision of the presidency doesn't work or that Obama isn't up to the job of making it work.
Indeed, even on health-care reform, his signature accomplishment, Obama failed to mobilize and inspire the American people to his side. He got that passed with LBJ-like legislative skullduggery and sleight of hand, not "yes we can!" rhetoric.
Admitting you're wrong is part of growing up, and growing up can be painful. At least it certainly looked painful watching it on TV.
— Jonah Goldberg is editor-at-large of National Review Online and a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. © 2010 Tribune Media Services, Inc.


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I've been skating through WotLK so far on my T6 gear, ignoring all the quest rewards. But then yesterday I got my first upgrade and decided to revisit the question of gear rankings. Theorycrafting for level 80 feral druids is better now, what can we learn?
Cat gear
First, for cat DPS, I believe Toskk is still the best model out there. I took the default settings in the calculator (5000 attack power, 40% crit) and turned on all the feral DPS talents, Blessings of Kings, etc. The result is 1989 DPS and the following ranking:
1 Agi = 1.7 AP
1 Hit = 1.0 AP
1 Expertise = 1.0 AP
1 Crit = 0.8 AP
1 Haste = 0.7 AP
1 Armor penetration = 1.0 AP
These level 80 results are quite a bit different from the level 70 3.0 rankings I looked at before. Agility in particular is way down compared to its old position. Maybe because so much of our damage is now based on Rake and Rip DoTs? Here's my Pawn scale for the above rankings. Assumes rare quality gems.
Bear gear
I've also cooked up a Pawn scale for bear gear. You have a lot of theorycrafting models to choose from for bears - Karthis has a nice writeup. In the past I've gone with Emmerald's numbers for bear gear, but he's still not officially updated for 3.0 or Wrath yet. So I looked at Toskk's new bear TTL model mostly because it's easy for me to play with it. (Rawr may also be a good choice.) Here's what I get for default stats on Toskk, with Blessing of Kings, an armor metagem, and all tanking talents. The result is a total time to live of 8216 milliseconds and the following ranking:
1 Agility = 3.4ms
1 Dodge = 2.7ms
1 Defense = 1.9ms
1 Expertise = 1.3ms
1 Armor = 1.1ms
1 Health = 0.4ms
Do I believe this ranking? I'm not sure. The main thing that leaps out is that stamina is twice as good as agility. Is that true? It really depends on what you're optimizing: mitigation or avoidance. The reality is you want a good mix of the both and it may be that the Toskk TTL model doesn't really capture that since it's assuming you're getting no healing. Then again the new diminishing returns system means Agility gets less useful the more you have, so maybe these rankings are right. We'll have to see. In the meantime, I'll use the following Pawn scale to help me eyeball gear upgrades, at least until the bear armor nerf comes.


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No matter if you are a teacher, a lawyer or a police officer, there are many job descriptions that can give the people exercising civil servant status. Civil servant status, which can also be achieved by public sector employees, brings with it numerous advantages – for example with regard to borrowing. The term "official loan" or "official loan" comes from the banking jargon and stands for special credit offers, which are offered only to licensed borrowers. The following article deals with the topic "official credit" and deals with all necessary requirements and criteria. In addition, there are some tips and tricks that can help officials with borrowing.
What is a civil service loan?
The term "civil service loan" is understood to mean a special loan offer which is only granted to authorized borrowers. The term "civil service loan" is basically an unprotected term, which is why banks and credit institutions can advertise in different ways with a civil service loan. The benefits to ordinary borrowers are usually that officials will receive either a lower interest rate, a longer fixed interest rate or a longer repayment term. The aspect of a longer repayment term is particularly interesting for consumer and consumer loans, as many banks offer "normal borrowers" in this area only maturities of a maximum of 60 or 72 months. Obviously, civil servants benefit from a lower interest rate, whether it's a personal loan with a freelance or a mortgage loan. In addition to normal annuity loans, many banks also lend to the government officials, which are concluded in conjunction with a capital-forming life insurance policy. In this loan variant, the licensed borrowers only pay interest on the loan and a monthly insurance premium. At the end of the fixed term, the loan is repaid by the maturity of the life insurance in one fell swoop, whereby the sum insured at best also contains a surplus, which can be freely used by the borrower, due to the interest rate or performance.
When will the official status be obtained from a bank's perspective?
In order to receive a civil service loan, licensed borrowers must meet different criteria. The requirements vary from one bank to another, which is related to the fact that there are no standardized guidelines for a civil service loan. Of course, all credit institutions require that the borrower is actually in civil servant status. Depending on the exact activity and the training path, it may take a different amount of time for a candidate to be officially raised to official status in accordance with civil servant law. However, to meet the requirements for a civil service loan, borrowers must normally have been in the civil service for a certain period of time, for example five years. Even if official-like professional groups such as judges or soldiers are officially not civil servants, in most cases they are among the beneficiary groups that can receive a civil service loan.
Why do officials receive better terms?
Civil servants are given preferential treatment in lending, as they have a very secure and almost non-terminable employment relationship. An official would, depending on the activity, several times by a massive misconduct towards his employer to attract attention to be finally released from the Diest. The extraordinarily high job security ensures that the clientele of officials are extremely popular with banks and credit institutions. Longer credit periods are also made possible for licensed borrowers, since theoretically, from a banking perspective, it is possible to plan for decades with the existing civil servant ratio. Professions such as teachers or police officers are not subject to any cyclical or industry-related fluctuations and are needed at all times and permanently. In summary, the advantages for civil servants can be explained as follows: On the one hand, the high job security legitimizes the granting of long repayment terms and on the other hand, banks issue civil servant loans at subsidized conditions in order to arouse the interest of the public servants (normal competitive situation on the market, Every bank would like to work with civil servants).
These banks have special offers for civil servants
Special loan offers for the target group of officials are an innovative and modern approach and are therefore not offered by any bank. Compared to the traditional branch banks, these are predominantly direct and online banks, which provide special credit offers to officials. A credit comparison on the Internet helps within a few minutes to determine attractive civil servant loans with favorable conditions. In principle, official loans are offered by many banks.
Tips on Borrowing
Due to their good creditworthiness (fixed and secure income), fully licensed borrowers can, in principle, be very self-confident in the credit transaction. In particular, in private and consumer loans, which are offered on the Internet as a "civil servant credit", you get as a civil servant quickly feel that the banks almost "ripped" by a licensed borrower. However, when it comes to lending to a bank that does not officially offer separate lending options for civil servants, it is still highly recommended to discuss the aspect of existing civil servant status. For the bank, the civil service status is a clear advantage, which can quickly provide for a more favorable condition even without explicit offer for civil servants. In addition, one should of course always as an official to take care of presenting the loan request as comprehensible and vivid (complete proof of income, proof of an orderly account management, etc.).
Conclusion: The so-called "official loan" is a term for special loan offers, which are offered in particular by direct banks opposite official borrowers. Due to their high job security officers from a banking perspective, a highly creditworthy customer group, which is why they are offered, for example, lower interest rates or longer repayment terms.


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Hoberman spheres can be found in toys stores, your local science museum, and in the permanent collection at MoMA. Invented by artist, engineer, architect, and inventor Chuck Hoberman, the spheres can expand and contract thanks to "the scissor-like action of its joints."
A Hoberman sphere typically consists of six great circles corresponding to the edges of an icosidodecahedron. The Hoberman sphere can be unfolded by allowing certain members to spread apart. This can be accomplished by feeding out a string or cable in the larger models. The operation of each joint is linked to all the others in a manner conceptually similar to the extension arm on a wall-mounted shaving mirror.
Kinetic artist Nils Völker uses them en masse in Bits and Pieces, his installation at Berlin's Nome Gallery, shown above.
The installation consists out of 108 toy spheres hanging in the middle of the exhibition space. The mass-produced children toys are made from countless interconnected colorful plastic levers and can expand itself to a multiple of their size. Each one is moved by a servo motor and individually controlled by a micro-controller thus organic waves appear to move throughout the space although each single sphere simply expands and contracts at the right time.
Watch more toys, more spheres, more kinetic sculptures, and more engineering in the archives.
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I received the white/red cable and let me share. That red line running the length of the cable really distinguishes it from my other white cables. Granted, white cables are a fairly new thing. But, it will catch on and I will be up to my neck in white cables pretty soon.
The LED light runs when you're charging. Had no problems. Shuts off after a complete charge.
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An Awesome Week 12 – First Road Course Win!
I only was able to run one race for week 11 so I have put it in with the Week 12 update. I ran the Production Car Challenge at Lime Rock Park, with Chicane!
Week 11
It's Saturday morning and I just started the races for the week. I decided to run the Production Car Challenge this morning and did pretty good. After looking at the results after the race was done I should have done good because the Strength of Field was around 1000. After practicing for about 20 minutes and doing pretty good, I jumped into the race and qualified 8th out of 11 cars. I really need to practice more! Anyway, I started ok but was taken out in the first lap by someone who went off track, came back up, and decided I was in his way. He spun me out which put me another position down in 9th by the time I came across the line. I was definitely faster than the two guys in front of me at this point and I followed them around for a couple of laps until they took each other out which allowed me to move up. Eventually I moved all the way up to third to finish on the podium. I love that chicane! Takes a lot of people out!
Week 12 of Season 4 2016! I decided to start with the Spec Racer Ford race at summit point. I jumped in the practice session and was surprisingly fast right out the gate. I guess since it's been awhile since I have raced in this series, or at least I think it's been awhile, I felt I would not do so well. But I was surprisingly fast and I ended up qualifying 7th out of 10…… This was due to the hairpin after the high speed right hander catching me both times on the 2 qualifying laps. It didn't seem to matter, I ended up in 3rd by the end of the first lap! That is my best showing in this car yet. I gained another position by the end of lap 2 and I was in 1st thinking I could possibly win this thing but then the leader started pulling away and I was left in 2nd battling with the number 2 car. We went at it most of the race and then I caught up to some lapped traffic and he ended up spinning in front of me allowing the 2 car to get right on my bumper. I held him off for a little while but he eventually got by me and I could not catch him. I think my car may have gotten damaged when I hit that lapped car. Oh well, I'll take 3rd in the SRF!
Here are my results for the Spec Racer Ford Series:
Another good outing for week 12! I finally won a road race! I took first place in the Production Car Challenge at Daytona! That was completely awesome! I qualified 2nd and fell immediately to third but first and second were battling and one of them spun in the chicane and that left me and another car out front by about 7 seconds. We exchanged the lead a few times using the draft and I just happened to be in the better position at the end to win the race! It was awesome fun, a little nerve racking, but a lot of fun!
Here are my results for the Production Car Challenge Series:
Got the last race in for the week. I ran the Advanced Legends Cup at Lanier speedway and did ok. I am not too great in these cars but I gave it a go. I don't really know what it is about them I just can't seem to get the hang of them. I managed a 6th place finish in this race and that's ok but I got lapped by the leaders and am quite a bit off the pace for them. There was one incident that I was almost a victim of but other than that it was a clean race and it went well.
And last but not least, the results for the Advanced Legends Cup…..Kinda least…..


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Before the 4th of July, we featured some important fireworks safety tips each day this week.
Always start by reading all of the labels and info on your fireworks carefully.
A responsible adult should always supervise any firework activities. Never just give fireworks to kids.
Alcohol and fireworks don't mix. Save any drinks for after the show.
Always wear safety glasses when shooting off fireworks.
Never relight a firework that you think is a dud. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water to make sure it doesn't go off later.
Don't carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them out of metal or glass containers. NEVER make homemade fireworks.
Throw away used fireworks by wetting them down in a metal trashcan away from buildings or anything that could catch fire until the next day.


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Each topic reviewed by this report has been specifically selected because it points to the solution used to resolve at least two Service Requests during a recent 3-month period.
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Hard to believe we're turning towards April in Minnesota, where I live. Out my window, I only see snow and dead leaves on the plants still standing from last year's garden.
I pawed through the snow this morning to see if I might find anything living at all—often the first thing I find is an aggressive weed called Creeping Charlie. In the summer, I am all about pulling up Creeping Charlie and removing it as much as I can. In the spring, though, I greet it as one would the bloom of a precious orchid. I squeal, my eyes sometimes tear up, I then pull off a piece, lift it up to my face, and sniff. AAAAH, I say out loud, standing on my sidewalk, and I wave it in the face of friend, family or stranger who happen to be near.
Some plants have pungent smells: Herbs, or geraniums, or roses. Creeping Charlie in spring smells just like life. Even as I write about it, I feel myself yearning to see it, to smell it, to touch it. Knowing that by July it will, once again, be just an annoying weed, taking up space where I want something beautiful to flower.
It's been a long and cold winter here in Minnesota, and in many parts of the country—I'm just back from Boston, where I had hoped to see a few yellow daffodils blooming and instead saw white (and grungy) snow. I got out of town this winter, and headed to warmer climates as much as I could, but not long enough to keep me from getting a little edgy, irritable, surly even.
So, along about now, many of us start threatening to get out of Dodge, to live someplace that doesn't make us so cranky. This time, perhaps, I am serious…but then I start remembering all the reasons I truly love it here. And I paw through the snow a little more.
All of this is to say, today is the day that I'll plant my seedlings in the basement under grow lights. In the tiny section of the world I can control, I'll begin greening up the world a bit, going down each morning to see my new babies poke their little heads up from the dirt, begin to get the shape of the leaves they will eventually become.
I think there's a reason that seeds are such a universal symbol of hope. Every religion uses the metaphor of the seed to talk about possibility, growth, potential. In the seeds I plant today is my hope, and my affirmation, that once again, the snow will melt, the flowers will bloom, the herbs will be delicious, the roses will sweeten the air. But before that, blessed be the Creeping Charlie…


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Living and Working in DC
Working in DC has been such a great experience, and while my blog posts so far have been dedicated to describing my work, I thought I should write one about the great benefits of living in the city!
My 5 Favorite Things About DC
Public Transit: Having access to buses and the metro make getting around the city easy and cheap. My typical commute every morning from one side of DC to the other lasts about 45 minutes. If I were driving, it would probably be doubled with rush hour traffic!
Museums and Monuments: Having so many sights to see makes living in DC a constant adventure. There are all the Smithsonian museums, along with the monuments on the national mall, plus tons of other museums throughout DC. They make for great places to visit on the weekends or in the evenings.
Markets: One thing DC has to offer that has become one of my favorite things to go to, are its markets. From the Eastern Market in Capitol Hill, to Union Market in NoMa, to the Fish Market on the waterfront, there are always a ton of people and great food.
Food: DC is a city that didn't used to be know for its food. However, recently more restaurants with a more diverse selection are popping up all over. Whatever part of the world you feel like eating from, you can usually do it in DC, from Ethiopian cuisine, to Japanese ramen shops, to amazing traditional taco and Mexican food, to Mediterranean restaurants, the list is endless.
Neighborhoods: Another great thing about DC are its neighborhoods. Each one is pretty unique in its house style and personality. Capitol Hill has historic row houses, and always has people out and about. U-Street has high rise apartments with the exciting busyness that accompanies them, while the neighborhood I live in, Brookland, is nice and quiet. Thanks to the Dickinson Internship Grant, I was able to find living in a safe and accessible part of DC.


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Min Rs. 5 Lakh and Max Rs. 30 Lakh
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Interest Rate
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Eligible to all customers of this NBFC, you may avail surprising offers like reduced rates and pre approved top up credit.
These special types of business loans empower you to secure higher loan amount than you were originally qualified for. The exciting part is that you have the option of paying only the principal amount of the interest for the borrowed money. This is because when there is sole payment of interest, the installment money, monthly, is automatically much less than standard loans for business.
For all cases, be it loan for long term or short term or intermediate term, your maximum amount is Rs. 30 lakhs. You are free to do any type of investment with this amount. For example expanding of working capital, purchase of raw materials, equipment and inventories, diversifying operations, investing in development and up gradation of infrastructure.
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The Bajaj Finserv business loan interest rate is 14% onwards, but varies as per individual profile. Keep a check on this page to note the updated Bajaj Finserv business loan interest rate for the current year.
Business loan eligibility may differ from one candidate to another. You can also use free-of-cost business loan Bajaj Finserv loan eligibility calculator at Loanbaba.com. The eligibility criteria for loan for business are discussed below:
Bajaj Finserv has business loan schemes for all kinds of professionals. The amount taken as loan can be used for either multiple or specific purposes.
Below provided are important questions about business loan Bajaj Finserv.
The Credit Line:
This business loan opens the option for you to get the 'flexi line' facility or 'line of credit'. It permits the borrower to pay the interest amount every month, and the principal amount can be repaid at the completion of the loan tenure.
Business Loan Free From Collateral:
You are not required to keep assets as guarantee. Thus, through unsecured loans, you do not immediately risk losing any assets.
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I think the thing to do is enjoy the ride while you're on it. ~Johnny Depp
The only thing constant in life is change. So I think it's really important to enjoy each day.
Be in the present. In the moment. Absorb the memories of the experience, because even if things change, you've got the memories!
That's probably why I take so many pictures–so I can remember each day. I don't have tons of "things" per se, but I've got my memories.
Stay strong, my friends.


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Investing in your professional future is one of the most important steps you can take. Postgraduate business study gives you a mastery of the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make, defend, and be held accountable for judgements in a leadership role.
Why study postgraduate business?
The reasons for postgraduate study are as diverse as our students but include:
Career progression
Perhaps you already have a recent undergraduate degree in the field. You may be eligible to gain exemptions on introductory core subjects to help you accelerate your course and advance your skills, or perhaps head into more strategic management roles with one of our Management or MBA programs.
Career change
Never studied business before? That's OK. From graduate certificates to master degrees, our programs allow you to gain the essential knowledge to transition into business leadership from any background.
Career security
Don't get left behind by technology or advances in practice. Keep yourself up-to-date and your skillset relevant with options ranging from individual subjects (non-award study) to full master degrees
Running your own business
Ever dreamt of launching your own enterprise? Or perhaps you just want to think more entrepreneurially within your current organisation. Either way, the MBA in Entrepreneurship is a unique solution to give you the knowledge, skills and confidence you need.
Taking the plunge
Whether it's been a while since you have studied, or this is the first time you have explored business options at uni, you may have a number of questions or concerns. Check out answers to common questions that help take the mystery out of postgraduate business study with UTS Business School.
Why UTS Business School?
Connected to the real world
Every business school claims this, but no other university can take advantage of such a fantastic location right at the nexus of Australia's leading business, creative and technology centres to bring industry into the classroom. From live case studies to guest lectures, every theory you learn is tested in real-world application.
We understand your investment
We understand the significance of this investment – an investment of your time, effort and money. To maximise your return on this investment our programs are designed and delivered by academics and practitioners with real world experience who have tackled the challenges you will face in your career or business.
Inspiring learning environment
Headquartered in the iconic Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, UTS Business School provides a campus experience like no other university. In addition to everything you would expect from a leading university of technology, we supply you with 24-hour access throughout the campus to award-winning individual and group learning spaces that mean you can choose where, and when, to work on your projects.
As one of Australia's largest providers of postgraduate business education, the breadth and depth of our curriculum options allows you to construct a program that meets your individual needs.
Balancing your busy work schedule with the demands of study is made easier by being one of the most accessible campuses in Australia – located on the fringe of Sydney's CBD and adjacent to the city's major transport hub. With classes mainly at night or on weekends, you can apply at work tomorrow what you learn today.
Learn something new
Have you recently completed an undergraduate degree, or undertaken other postgraduate study? Don't study the same thing twice. If your previous subjects are equivalent to ours, you can request recognition of your prior learning when you apply to study with us. Find out more about eligibility for recognition of prior learning here.
Choose what you want to study
Accounting is focused on score-keeping for business. Postgraduate students at UTS can select the Master of Professional Accounting or the MBA with a major in Professional Accounting to enter the accounting profession, or the Master of Financial Analysis for existing accounting and finance professionals.
Behavioural Economics
This new program introduces students to behavioural economics, a field that brings together psychology and economics to better describe and predict what people will do. Taught in eight short subjects, the Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Economics can be completed in one year part time.
Business Analytics
Professionals who want to succeed in a data-driven world will not only understand the numbers but also be able to communicate insights and prescribe action. These two strands come together in UTS's new Master of Business Analytics, designed to meet the needs of professionals with either a business or an IT background who are looking for a boundary-crossing degree to take them forward.
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Finance focuses on the management of money. UTS is a CFA Program Partner of the CFA Institute, which recognises that the Master of Finance is closely tied to professional practice and suited to students who want to sit for the CFA Program exam. Other options include a Finance major within the MBA, as well as graduate programs in Quantitative Finance and Financial Analysis.
Managing people and organisations is a key professional skill. UTS offers postgraduate programs in Management, Strategic Supply Chain Management, NFP and Social Enterprise Management and Human Resource Management. In addition, UTS offers specialist education in the experiential industries with the postgraduate programs in Event and Sport Management.
Marketing at UTS focuses on developing a deep understanding of markets, identifying needs and solutions to problems. Postgraduate students either working in or seeking to enter the field of marketing can complete a Master of Marketing or an MBA with a major in Marketing.
MBA Programs
UTS Business School offers a wide variety of MBA programs catered to your unique circumstances as a business professional. The MBA program provides managers and aspirant managers with conceptual and theoretical knowledge across the full spectrum of business and managerial disciplines. The Executive MBA is for ambitious professionals seeking to transition from tactical to strategic decision-making. The MBA in Entrepreneurship is a unique program to get you thinking like an Entrepreneur and your ideas market ready. The new Advanced MBA is intended to accelerate the career of aspiring business leaders while future-proofing it from the changing requirements of the industry.
Postgraduate research
UTS Business School offers a Doctor of Philosophy by research degree. For information about studying a PhD in a Business discipline, refer to the Business School's Postgraduate Research (PhD) page.
Graduate Certificates, Diplomas, and Masters options
Graduate Certificate
Duration: 1 session (full-time), 1 year (part-time)
Got an undergraduate degree from another discipline, or extensive work experience but no formal business qualifications? Dip your toe in the water with a graduate certificate and study the first four (or sometimes three) subjects , or 24 credit points, of the master's degree. These courses will help you put the foundations in place before you pursue advanced studies in a graduate diploma or master's course.
Graduate Diploma
Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)
Gain core knowledge and build your specialist skills in one with a graduate diploma. This degree covers 48 credit points, the first eight subjects of the master's degree.
Masters Degree
Duration: 1.5 years (full-time), 3 years (part-time)
Theoretical knowledge, practical application: a master's degree combines both in perfect balance. You'll gain a professional level skillset, thorough theoretical foundations, and an understanding of how to apply them in your chosen field. Depending on the discipline you study, you might also gain recognition or qualifications from associated professional organisations. Most masters degrees are 72 credit points, though note that MBA programs have a different duration that ranges from 1 to 2 years full time equivalent (or 96 credit points).
Extension Masters
Duration: 2 years (full-time), 4 years (part-time)
Take your knowledge one step further with an extension master's degree. Made up of 96 credit points, this qualification provides depth and expertise in your area of interest, beyond the conventional master's structure. You'll benefit from flexible subject choices and a specialist qualification that sets you apart.
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Applications can be lodged online and are free for domestic students. The process should take around 20 minutes. Before you start your application, check out all the documents required here.
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Police raided Shenzhen-based Kuaibo Technology's head office on the morning of 22 April 2014, part of the authority's latest efforts to crack down on China's prevalent online intellectual rights infringements and on pornography, according to a Tencent report published on Wednesday.
Insider sources say the raid and investigation was jointly initiated by the police and the national copyright administration authority, and was related to the recent national campaign to "Eliminate Pornography and Illegal Publications - Cleanse the Internet 2014".
Kuaibo and its product QVOD, a peer-to-peer (P2P) video player and download capability, was among the first and best-known victims. Despite the raid, the company insisted it is "operating normally".
On 16 April, Kuaibo announced it would shut down QVOD's server and terminate all video services that are based on its P2P technology.
According to the report, QVOD's previous success was based on its media streaming system which significantly lowers operating expenses for small and medium-sized web sites, and allows administrators to directly publish and manage their video resources. But due to a lack of oversight and monitoring, a large quantity of pirated videos and pornography was uploaded to servers and subsequently distributed.


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Out of hundreds of applicants, the EasyDry M500– a portable grain dryer developed through ACDI/VOCA and ASI's AflaSTOP project– won Fourth Place and a $4,000 cash prize at the 1st All Africa Postharvest Technologies and Innovation Challenge. The Challenge showcased the best emerging post-harvest technologies and innovations with potential for scale-up in Africa, focusing on those already in testing and market-ready stages. First prize was awarded to UC-Davis for their Moisture Card; Second prize to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) for their Cassava Peel Processer; and Third prize also went to IITA for AflaSAFE.
As one of the top ten technologies, the EasyDry M500 was highlighted in front of an audience of more than 150 people and the EasyDry M500 Team was given time to pitch the innovation before investors in attendance. The EasyDry M500 will now be highlighted in a booklet that will be published by the Postharvest Congress, which was hosted by the University of Nairobi in partnership with a consortium of Kenyan universities, research and development organizations, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, and the World Food Preservation Center.
The EasyDry M500 was also recently featured on "The Next Frontier," a special program on the nightly news shown by the Kenya Television Network (KTN). The show explained how the machine dries maize to minimize losses caused by aflatoxin.
The EasyDry M500 is an open source technology, available for commercial adoption. It is a highly mobile, portable maize dryer targeted at servicing smallholder farmers. It lowers maize moisture from 20% to 13.5% in 3 hours, with the capacity to dry three 500 kg batches per day in one location. It has been piloted in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.
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4 Operations left to be completed are
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- Slide rails
- Beavertail safety fitting (personal preference)
Kit does not come with sights or a magazine.
Machine Grade Parts list includes
- 80% 1911 Frame in series 70.
- Frame is forged 416r Stainless Steel with smooth grip.
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- Firing pin hole is .095
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Listril AM Tablet
Listril AM Tablet comes under the category of "Tablet" and lets see the uses, how it works, side effects and more of this medicine.
Uses Of Listril AM Tablet
How it works
- It is a calcium channel blocker
- It lowers the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels
- It controls chest pain by increasing blood supply to the heart muscle, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts
- It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels
When to Use
- High blood pressure
- Chest pain or pressure (angina)
Side Effects
- Feeling dizzy
- Cough
- Headache
- Bad taste in your mouth
- Hard stools (constipation)
- Swelling in the arms or legs
- Palpitations
- Increased potassium level in blood
- Sleepiness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Decreased blood pressure
- Amlodipine - 5 MG
- Lisinopril - 5 MG
Safety Precautions
No, do not take Listril AM Tablet along with alcohol. If you have alcohol while taking this medication, you may face lot of serious problems.
No, do not take Listril AM Tablet if you are pregnant. You should consult with your doctor before coming to some conclusion. It is always good to seek doctors advice before having a medication.
It is not preferable(Not Safe) to take this drug (Listril AM Tablet) when Breast Feeding. You should always consult your doctor before taking any medication while breast feeding.
It is not-safe to take this Listril AM Tablet drug if you are intent to drive a vehicle.
It is found to be not-safe using this Listril AM Tablet for patients with liver problems.
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On a national holiday already loaded with tension, President Obama's National Day of Prayer proclamation touched a nerve.
"Our country was founded on the idea of religious freedom, and we have long upheld the belief that how we pray and whether we pray are matters reserved for an individual's own conscience," Mr. Obama said in the proclamation. "On [the] National Day of Prayer, we rededicate ourselves to extending this freedom to all people."
The National Day of Prayer always inspires controversy, including efforts by non-religious groups to establish a competing "Day of Reason." But Obama's statement that America "was founded on the idea of religious freedom" raises flags not only because it comes on a day when the American Humanist Association publicly questions the coexistence of prayer and reason, but because the nation is actively struggling to define the role of religious freedom in public life.
Since the US Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationally in June 2015, the traditional strongholds of religious conservatism have launched what The Christian Science Monitor's Patrik Jonsson called a "red state legislative uprising ... to defend what they believe are values under assault from an increasingly secular society and government."
In recent weeks, religious conservatives have supported measures to make the Bible Tennessee's official book, exempt Mississippi business owners from serving LGBT customers if it violates their religious beliefs, and make North Carolina's restrooms a battleground for the transgender movement.
But Obama was highlighting a different role for religion in the public sphere.
"Through prayer, we often gain the insight to learn from our mistakes, the motivation to always be better, and the courage to stand up for what is right, even when it is not popular," the president said.
Obama has blasted political leaders who suggest Syrian refugees be barred from immigration based on religion, saying, "That's not American. That's not who we are. We don't have religious tests to our compassion."
In today's proclamation, he referred to people living under regimes that do not allow religious freedom: "The United States will continue to stand up for those around the world who are subject to fear or violence because of their religion or beliefs. As a Nation free to practice our faith as we choose, we must remember those around the world who are not afforded this freedom, and we must recommit to building a society where all can enjoy this liberty and live their lives in peace and dignity."
The national debate over religious freedom is not limited to the legislative branch. The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case involving the Little Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic non-profit claiming that Obamacare forces them to violate their religious beliefs by including contraception in their employee health plan.
"When is it that government has to act to accommodate [religious freedom], and when doesn't it have to act to accommodate?" asked Justice Sonia Sotomayor during oral arguments. "We live in a pluralistic society in which government has to function."