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Taleban break US contacts, Karzai orders US out of villages
KABUL — The Taleban broke off confidence-building talks with the Americans on Thursday and the Afghan president ordered US troops out of villages, demanding a transition of security from NATO control in 2013.
The announcements from the Islamist militia fighting American troops for 10 years and Hamid Karzai, Washington's key ally in Kabul, came just days after an unprecedented shooting spree by an American soldier killed 16 civilians.
The fallout overshadowed a two-day visit to Afghanistan by US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta that had been aimed at soothing anger over Sunday's massacre and last month's burning of Korans at a US base in the war-torn country.
The Taleban made no mention of the killings as it announced the suspension of contacts with US officials in Qatar over a prisoner swap — talks that had built up hopes of a political solution to the war in Afghanistan before US troops leave in 2014.
'It was due to their alternating and ever-changing position that the Islamic Emirate was compelled to suspend all dialogue with the Americans,' the Taleban said on their website.
In Kabul, Panetta and Karzai gave radically different versions of talks between the two men, after the Americans insisted that recent events would not see US-led NATO combat troops withdraw earlier than scheduled in 2014.
'We're ready to take over all security responsibilities now,' Karzai's spokesman Aimal Faizi quoted him as telling Panetta. 'We'd prefer that the process be completed in 2013, not 2014,' he told AFP.
Karzai then told Panetta that US-led international forces should 'be withdrawn from villages and relocated in their bases', his office said.
It was not immediately clear how many American bases may be affected by Karzai's demand, as the United States previously disbanded a number of outposts in a bid to concentrate on securing major towns from Taleban influence.
Nor was there any immediate response from NATO or Panetta, who told reporters after his Karzai talks that he was 'confident' both sides could work out a treaty allowing a US military presence in the country beyond 2014.
The defence chief said he was optimistic that both sides would reach an agreement on controversial night raids — a major issue blocking the treaty — ahead of a NATO summit in Chicago in May.
Karzai objects to the raids on the grounds that they violate the sanctity of Afghan families in their own homes and that they are responsible for many civilian deaths — a claim the US disputes.
The treaty being negotiated is supposed to cover Afghan-US relations beyond 2014, with the United States reportedly keen to maintain a foothold in a country to help prevent it from once again becoming a haven for Al Qaeda.
Analysts fear Sunday's shootings could complicate talks on a possible long-term US troop presence, as the government has so far refused to grant them legal immunity — the same issue that scuppered a US strategic pact with Iraq.
Panetta said he promised Karzai that the gunman would be brought to justice and that the Pentagon would look at what circumstances may have caused the incident — including the possible effect of combat stress on troops.
But his visit was also overshadowed by an unprecedented security breach during his arrival in Afghanistan on Wednesday when an Afghan interpreter tried to ram a truck into US Marines waiting to greet the Pentagon chief.
The incident, which American officials took 10 hours to confirm, took place as Panetta flew into the high security Camp Bastion base.
Panetta downplayed the matter, telling reporters: 'I have absolutely no reason to believe that this was directed at me,' but adding: 'This is a war area' and 'we're going to get these kind of incidents'.
Bomb attacks killed at least 22 Afghans in the south during Panetta's two-day visit — eight civilians in Helmand and a policeman in Kandahar on Wednesday and 13 women and children in a roadside bomb in Uruzgan on Thursday.
Military officials dripped out confused details of the attempted airport attack, claiming first that there was no link to Panetta's arrival and then confirming that the target was indeed his US Marine welcoming committee.
The incident is likely to heighten concerns about a surge in attacks on Western troops carried out by Afghans being trained to take over in 2014.
According to US officials, an Afghan interpreter hijacked a pick-up truck from a soldier and drove it at a group of US Marines on the airfield tarmac, before it crashed and burst into flames.
A British soldier was injured 'in the course of the theft' of the vehicle, a military official said, without giving details.
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Women living with HIV often experience changes in their menstrual cycle, including the flow and frequency of menstruation. A recent study suggests that women using the drug ritonavir (Norvir®) as part of their anti-HIV combination therapy may be at a greater risk for anemia (a decrease in red blood cells) due to excessive menstrual bleeding, a condition known as hypermenorrhea.
The study followed a group of ten HIV+ women, all of whom had normal menstrual cycles and hemoglobin levels (a measurement of how much oxygen is being carried by the red blood cells from the lungs to other parts of the body) before starting anti-HIV therapy. Within two months of starting a combination containing ritonavir, however, four women developed hypermenorrhea. One required a transfusion because of severe anemia. Three of the four were switched to another protease inhibitor without any further complications. The remaining woman continued to use ritonavir, although her periods remained irregular.
While this study is too small to conclude that hypermenorrhea is caused by ritonavir, it does stress the need for more studies looking at menstruation in positive women. Since protease inhibitors in general are associated with several side effects, this study also underscores the need to consider whether menstrual irregularities and anemia occur with the use of other anti-HIV drugs, and whether these effects are long lasting or subside over time. In the meantime, positive women taking ritonavir should be aware of this possible effect on menstruation.
Ritonavir has long been viewed as having the most side effects of the currently available protease inhibitors and consequently it is seldom used as the main protease inhibitor in a three-drug combination. This new information seems to support this view. The most common way to use ritonavir today is as part of a dual protease inhibitor strategy. In this approach, small doses of ritonavir are taken along with either saquinavir (Fortovase®) or indinavir (Crixivan®) to improve the activity of the second drug. There are no data yet available on whether these smaller ritonavir doses are as likely to contribute to anemia in women as the full doses used in this new report.
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An Interchange of Thought
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Urantia, May 25, 2019.
Teacher: The Beloved One.
Subject: "An Interchange of Thought."
Message received by Lytske.
The Beloved One: "Let us ponder the interchange of thought, for this is what you and I are doing. You may not often consider this as such, but this interchange is a sublime fact.
"These communications are indeed a dialog of thoughts and those who might chance to read these words with their hearts, will experience a thrill of recognition, as they too have a Father Fragment that will echo these words deep within them.
"Of course, I know that you are also thinking about kindred spirits and it is always wonderful when two mortals can companion each other in this manner. However, this as you have experienced, is well-nigh impossible. Proper preparation for such an event as a marriage is at times almost absent and the planning pertains only to temporal and material matters.
"The long-term impact is hardly ever considered and eternal implications are hardly thought to play a role. This explains the alarming divorce rate on this planet.
"However, if a less than ideal combination is persisted with, it can teach one or both partners to become more understanding of and cooperative with each other in accepting their differences. At those times a measure of unconditional love can grow and be experienced.
"Think of perseverance and tenaciousness, consideration for another, the striving to be successful in all areas of life. A greater understanding and loving concern toward another are the hallmarks of a sturdy and truthful character in the making.
"All these traits are reflected in God the Supreme. This is a gift from free will creatures, for it is their choice how throughout life they walk this road.
"How blessed is the soul that can rejoice in the sure knowledge of everlasting love and over-care.
"Persist in your daily seeking of Me, for the more often you come into the Stillness of your heart, the stronger your faith in Me will grow."
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I Am the Satisfaction of Your Soul — The Beloved One.


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Businessweek Revamps Website
The days of Bloomberg Businessweek magazine looking a hell of a lot better than its website are officially over. Businessweek.com used to be boring and complicated to navigate — basically the exact opposite of the print counterpart — but now it's vibrant, clean and inviting. The new look is thanks to Richard Turley, Businessweek's Creative Director, who routinely makes the magazine a must see.
We're happy it has changed. We would routinely stay away from its site because of the clutter, but with a revamp, Josh Tyrangiel, the magazine's Editor-in-Chief, said things are different now. "We've completely realigned the culture of Businessweek so it's a digital news organization, he told Adweek. "People have turned on the juice."
A Businessweek spokesperson wanted us to note that it wasn't just Turley who is responsible for the new site; he worked on it along with a team of people. Now you know.


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Nicole Zelenak, a.k.a. Running While Mommy, calls her son, Michael, 7, and daughter, Abigail, 4, her greatest running inspirations. "Without them, there would not be a running while mommy," says Nicole, 41, who resides with her husband, Dave, and their kids in Narragansett, R.I. She just signed on for her longest distance, the Philadelphia Marathon, held Nov. 17. She's contemplating following a plan from Train Like a Mother (we're a little biased, yes, but we say YES, go for it, Nicole! We'll be with you every step of the way!)
Best recent run: A 3-mile run with my running friend Jackie. We were able to leave the boys with her husband but had to take the girls in the jogging strollers. It had been a while since either one of us had to push the jogger, but we really wanted to get it done. With the girls being older, we are now pushing approximately 70 pounds! We set out and right away, fell into conversation. After about a mile, we saw our friend Mary who was just finishing up three miles. She turned right around to join us and the three of us ran, talked, and laughed for the next two miles. I learned that Mary runs "naked" for every run—she has a general idea [of her mileage] but just runs for the love of it. And Jackie killed a hill while pushing the stroller. I know this because I watched while trailing behind said hill. I also remembered some of the reasons I liked pushing the stroller. Lots of storage for one. But mostly because my daughter had fun and loved seeing mommy "racing." Both girls yelled, "Faster, Faster" and giggled almost the whole time.
Bring on 26.2! When I trained last year for my half-marathons, I ran 4-5 days a week with very little cross-training. I have had issues with my hip ever since, not to mention a deteriorating disc in my back—fun, right? My core is weak and I have worked very hard to become stronger. This time around, I want to run 3-4 days a week with cross-training for a total of 6 days. I also need to be able to change my running days around in case of sitter issues. I like the idea of the "bail if necessary" and the "bailing is not an option" in the TLAM plan. I am not sure if I will fall in love with this distance so I want to be able to enjoy it with very little pressure. It is going to thrill me to run through my childhood streets with family and friends along the course to cheer me on.
Power of 10 (Miles): I think it goes back to the first time I ran that distance—this number scared me. I woke up to a dreary day and I knew it would start to rain. I hurt, I was tired, and I got drenched in my last mile, but I felt like Superman! The following weekend, I ran the Blessing, which is a very popular 10-mile race here in my town. It was like a giant party and I had a fantastic time. The other side is mental. It is easy for me to tell myself that I am going out for two, 5-mile runs. Why is that different than saying two, 6- mile runs, I don't know, but I like it, it works for me.
Favorite piece of running gear or clothing: My shoes. I did not know the value of good running shoes when I started, but found out quickly. I am currently running in Asics GT-2160s but they are on the last few miles. Waiting patiently in my closet, with just a few miles on them, are Asics Nimbus 14s. I do have a favorite race outfit: my Run Like a Mother tank with my Kyodan hot pink running skirt with ruffles. How can you go wrong with that! The tank, by the way, I won from one of the Hump Day giveaways.
Finding Herself+Family Fitness: I was having a bad day, maybe it was a week, Mr. RWM was away, the kids were running around like lunatics and I was making mac and cheese for the 1000th time. I was feeling lost and confused. How did I get here? Before kids, I was a flight attendant and lived a pretty cool life. I love my family but I was lost in them and needed to find myself again. I laced up the next day with the Couch to 5K plan downloaded on my phone and never looked back. I ran, I walked, I ran again. I had my own music, my own thoughts, and I felt free and alive! I was a better wife and mother because I had something that was just mine. We are all a little more health conscience and my son is now running with me. He is 7 and is up to two miles! What started out to be, "just mine" is slowly becoming a family affair and I couldn't be more proud. I sometimes hate to tell this story, as I think I sound a little selfish because I started by "running away." But by doing that, I ran into pure joy and we are all better for it.
Up Next…: This year the big goal is to run 26.2 and stay injury free. And, I do have a goal for 2014: there are three half-marathons in RI that make up a triple crown—the Cox Providence Half, The Jamestown Half, and the Amica Newport Half. By running all three next year, I will become a Triple Crown recipient! Beyond that, I just hope to run, stay healthy, and enjoy life. I hope to still motivate others as well as be motivated by all of you. I started Running While Mommy to keep me accountable and never dreamed that I would have readers besides my mom. I am humbled and excited by every runner who I meet and talk with. I have learned so much in such a short time and I look forward to everyday of knowing you, in real life and virtually. Run Strong, Think Big!
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My healthy lifestyle helps those around me. This is my greatest reward.
Finding ways to improve my life is important to me.
I take steps toward living a better life by making healthy lifestyle choices. When I find wholesome choices that I want to incorporate into my life, I am eager to share these discoveries with my friends and family. Using my healthy lifestyle to help those around me is a great reward.
Fueling my body with healthful foods is vital because I want to feel energized and strong. Making good eating choices is easy when I make a firm commitment to myself.
When I buy groceries, I fill my cart with fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grain breads and pastas. I also find new recipes that will make my family feel nourished and satisfied.
Choosing balanced meals and trying healthful recipes makes me feel proud. Sharing these discoveries with my friends and family is rewarding because I am excited to see them benefit from my healthy lifestyle.
Exercising is just another way for me to share a healthy lifestyle with others.
When I find a new exercise class, I invite a friend to join me. When I take walks in the evening, I ask my partner to accompany me. When there is a pleasant day, I take my children to the park. Feeling invigorated by exercise and rejuvenated by fresh air is a gift I am happy to share with my loved ones.
My greatest reward is helping those around me live a healthy lifestyle. I am proud when I see my family and friends are on the pathway to living long and healthy lives. I am so glad that my loved ones benefit from my healthy choices.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. What healthy choices do I make in my life?
2. How can I use my healthy lifestyle to help my friends and family?
3. What actions can I take, today, to help those around me benefit from a healthy lifestyle?
That brings us to the end of our collection of inspiring thoughts and quotes. I hope you enjoyed them and feel inspired to change your life and meet your weight loss and fat burning goals. Please feel free to share your favorite quote with friends and family.


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Beer Cans Found After Rollover Accident
Imagine sitting in your home and witnessing as car accident that nearly comes right into your house! The way some major roads come close to houses or apartments, this is a real possibility, and it's exactly what happened this week in Harris County.
A man was driving a pickup truck when he missed a curve on Fry Road at Hampstead Highway. The resulting accident caused his truck to flip three times. When it finally came to rest, it was dangerously close to a unit located at the Camden Cypress Creek Apartments.
Emergency crew arrived, but they were not about to simply pull the driver out of the truck. Because of the damage done to the vehicle during the rollover, the authorities had to cut the man out of the truck.
Although he was injured and taken to the hospital, he is expected to survive the ordeal.
Interestingly, the deputies on the scene found several beer cans inside the truck, although they have not commented as to whether alcohol contributed to the accident in the first place.
You never know when you'll end up in a car accident. When you are, don't expect your insurance company to stand up for your rights. All too often, people end up left out in the dark without the compensation they need and deserve. Get expert legal help when you're in an accident. Here at Houston Accident Attorneys, we are ready and willing to help you. Call our offices now for more information, and to set up a free consultation today.


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Lancaster, California's Austin Politelli has been flying under the radar since his professional debut a season ago in the 250SX East Region. A solid rookie supercross season in 2012 led to a late deal with HRT Honda (who had previously worked with Kawasaki and Matt Lemoine a year ago) for 2013. After qualifying fourth in his heat race, Politelli was engulfed in a first turn pileup that consumed a quarter of the field, which lead to a 16th place finish on the night. We caught up with Politelli earlier this week to talk Anaheim, future expectations and more.
Racer X: Let's start with the obvious. How did Anaheim 1 go for you?
Austin Politelli: It went pretty good. I struggled in practice for some reason. My shifter clipped a Tuff Block and that screwed my whole practice up. I got a second place start in my heat and ended up fourth, so I was happy with that. In the main I got a pretty good start, but there was a huge pileup on that first jump and I had nowhere to go and ran into, I think, [Martin] Davalos.
Give us a perspective of that first turn crash from your point of view.
Coming out of the first turn you're so aggressive trying to get through the pack and I doubled over that and there was just a bike laying there—sticking straight up into my face. I ran into his back wheel and my fender was in between his wheel and his back fender and I was just stuck there. It took a while to get my bike out and I think I was pretty much last when I took off again.
Politelli finished 16th at the opener after being involved in a first turn pileup.
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A lot of riders talked about the nerves and pressure Anaheim 1 puts on them. Although you raced the East Region last season, this was your first experience at A1. How much pressure were you feeling throughout the day?
I wasn't too nervous. I tried to stay calm, which I'm usually pretty good at. I was a little nervous lining up for that first heat and I think I rode a little tight that race—I definitely held my breath a little bit. I think everyone is going to have a little bit of nerves after spending so much time getting ready for that race. It was good to get that race out of the way and going into Phoenix there should be no pressure and hopefully I can just ride my best.
Your deal with HRT Honda was announced rather late in the off-season. Tell us how the deal came about and how much time you had to test before the opener?
Last year when I was doing my own deal, I ran into Todd Hansen, who's the owner of HRT, and he was always super cool and let me come over to his rig when I had nowhere else to go. We worked on some stuff in the off-season, and he had a team last year with Matt Lemoine, and it's basically the same thing this year—he just made it a lot better.
Is the deal for outdoors as well?
I'm not sure on outdoors yet. We will see how supercross goes, and I'm sure if I do well it will turn into an outdoor deal to.
In your brief time as a professional, you've raced everywhere from Canada to Australia to the U.S. How much has that helped you grow as a rider?
Definitely a lot. When I have to race Bercy and races like that I know what to expect and how everything is over there. It's definitely different with the food and the time change. I'm glad I'm able to do it at a young age and be able to learn about different countries and stuff.
You're now in your second professional season, and have shown some real flashes in that time. What is it going to take to put the pieces together and take that next step?
I think just get up there in my starts, like my heat race. I think if I was up there in the main I wouldn't have been in that pileup. But that is part of racing sometimes. I have been training really hard this year and my fitness is good. I've done plenty of motos and I really love my bike. I think if I'm able to get good starts and run up front, I'll be able to stay there.
Will Phoenix prove to be a breakout race for the young Californian?
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You grew up in California, but raced the East Region last year, where the dirt is significantly different. Do you feel more at home in the West Region this year?
Yeah, definitely. With all the tracks I've been practicing on, the dirt at Anaheim was very similar to places like Milestone or Starwest—all the tracks I've ridden for years. Last year wasn't too different, but everything kind of breaks down a lot more and has more ruts.
The series heads to Phoenix this weekend, which is known for its slick track conditions. Have your preparations changed, and what type of bike adjustments will you make?
Not too much—probably just different tires and stuff. I'm actually pretty good on hard packed tracks, I really like tracks where you have to use a lot of throttle control and slow down to go faster. I'll probably go ride Pala, because their track is hard packed. But I won't make too many changes to the routine.
What are your expectations moving forward after a pretty good start to the year?
I definitely want to be consistently in the top ten and work my way into the top five and be there every week. With the training I've been doing there is no reason I can't run up front with those guys. They're no different than me. I just need to get good starts and be consistent and smooth and I think everything will be good.
Thanks, Austin. Who would you like to thank for helping you out this season?
I would like to thank AXO, HRT, MotoPro Graphics, Rekluse Motorsports, Dynamic Engine Factory, UNIT Clothing, X Brand Goggles, Bell, Tagger Designs, Hammer Nutrition, Moto Thump, DT1 Filters, Stomp Grip Tape, HB Moto X, Renegade Racing Fuels, Xceldyne, CV4 Products, JE Pistons, Motorsports Products, Globe, Deft Gloves and my trainer Rob at X Factor.


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This morning the Government announced that the Marrakesh Treaty is one step closer to being ratified in New Zealand.
The Marrakesh Treaty aims to make it much easier for people to access, distribute and share a wider variety of copyrighted works in accessible formats.
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Paul Goldsmith made special mention of the 653 people who responded to the Blind Foundation's Marrakesh Treaty survey earlier this year.
The Blind Foundation would like to thank everyone who took the time to have their say on this important topic.
This feedback will help shape the next phase of work which is the preparation of a National Interest Analysis to be presented to the House for examination.
We look forward to updating you on the progress of the Treaty later in the year.
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Lol, it's a listicle! But seriously, this is a great way to format this kind of content.
I want to talk about web comics. By which I mean comics specifically made for the internet. I don't mean comics that are simply available online (like you'll find on Marvel Unlimited, or just uploaded scans). Web comics are a unique breed, free to play around with form and style in a way that the traditional formats don't always allow.
But enough babbling, here's the list. No particular order.
1. Dinosaur Comics
My first love, and still one of the best. The premise of the comic is that the panel is exactly the same every day, but the text changes. Author Ryan North has somehow managed to find a way to make this work 3,086 times so far, and shows no signs of stopping.
It's also very funny. The character of T-Rex is really well established as basically being this loud-mouth with wacky ideas (IT ME??!!). A great one is this one, where T-Rex renames his knuckles, or this one where T-Rex explores the use of slang, and ends up talking about gravy with God. It frequently makes me 'laugh out loud', out loud.
2. Hark, a vagrant
Like, the most beautiful thing ever. I love Kate Beaton's sketches so much. They all have so much mirth and character in them, like those old Quentin Blake illustrations. She mostly does funnies about people from history and literature, so you're learning stuff too! Hit the random button a few times and see what you find. Hard to pick a favourite (they're all amazing), but this Les Mis one is pretty great.
The most unpronounceable of these picks. It describes itself as 'a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language' which sums it up pretty well. Basically, it's just a really really nerdy comic about technology and things. The art is literally just stick people most of the time, but don't let that put you off – the actual content is great.
3.5 XKCD – What If?
A spin-off form XKCD in which author Randall Munroe uses his science brain to answer pressing questions. Questions like 'Is it possible to build a jetpack using downward firing machine guns?' It's a lot of fun, but I can only count it for half because it's basically just more of XKCD.
4. Homestuck
The comic that changed the internet. Oh boy, this is a big one – literally. It's over 10,000 pages. When I first started reading, it took me months to get up to date. It's finished now though, so you can enjoy the whole thing in one (very long) sitting without having to wait on updates.
But what is it? Well, it's a multimedia comic about teens. It's at once unlike anything else ever, and also a full-on parody of everything from pop culture ever. There's music, games, animations, chat logs, and more. There's Nick Cage love, Guy Fieri fan fiction, and everything in between. At all times, my reaction to reading an update was literally this. If you want a great example of how it pushes the boundaries of all formats, just watch the Cascade update, which famously crashed the Newsground website when it went up.
Please watch it, just so we can talk about it.
4.25 Sweet Bro and Hella Jeff
SBAHJ is a comic written by one of the characters in Homestuck. So it actually exists within their universe and the characters talk about it. It's intentionally terribly made – which I'm sure took so much effort it's unreal. It's a fascinating work of art – so check out the entire website. It also inspired me to make my own comics – for which I can only apologise.
I only count it as a .25 because it's not really its own thing.
5. A Softer World
It's over now, but for a time 'A Softer World' was the most heart-breaking web comic. It was just text on photos, but it was always poetic and beautiful – each strip almost a haiku. Read for some lovely, and funny, thoughts.
6. Buttersafe
The closest to what might be considered a traditional 'web comic' that I like. Just stick men drawn in a very simple fashion; y'know, the kind of style that Cyanide & Happiness made popular. But unlike C&H, Buttersafe is really good. I remember laughing at this one in particular for ages in 2007. I guess it's aged ok.
7. The Perry Bible Fellowship
TPBF is very special. The styles in the panels are so varied, and the jokes always hit their mark. Typically, something is set up, but then something totally unexpected happens (like in 'Martha's Orphanage'). It's worth clicking through a lot of them to get the idea. Another favourite: Bip.
8. Whomp!
A funny comic about a self-deprecating chubby man who loves anime. Pretty amusing. Features a character who is a literal personification of the authors self-doubt and loathing. If you're into that.
I hope you give at least some of these comics a go. It's a shame really that we have to use the word 'comics' at all for these, given how different they actually are. But don't let the term put you off. Just like 'graphic novels' have become a respectable thing in their own right, so too are 'web comics' just as legitimate a format for telling stories and jokes as anything else.
Happy reading!


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The intakes are produced with state of the art methodology. The stock intakes as well as engine bay were 3D scanned to ensure proper fitment and precise MAF calibration set by BMW. CFD to ensure the flow was optimized and nothing left on the table. They were then rapid prototyped intakes for fitment, flow tested, and off course dyno tested. The final product was made through an autoclave carbon fiber production for a sleek and tasteful product.
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Who doesn't like to wear a golden minimalist watch to match their outfit? As we always say, our ultimate goal is to make you look good and feel good; and, for that reason, we have launched our brand new 'Zesty Women's Golden Watch', which is made of high-quality and waterproof materials to make it durable. This unicolored watch is perfect to give you a stylish and unique look and it matches almost every outfit. It is perfect, it is perfect for cooler evenings!
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Luckily Ratty was adopted by a kind philanthropist in his old age and now spends his time painting, eating peanut butter sandwiches and dancing like Fred Astaire. Ratty's favorite time of day is going to bed, he has his own wallpapered and soft fabric lined cardboard box at the foot of his benefactors bed.
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While hiring a car is the most convenient option, you can get creative in Raleigh. Hop on a bicycle rickshaw service to get around the downtown area. It's great for sightseeing, giving your feet a rest, and enjoying the open air as you're pedalled around the city.
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Lesser Known Facts about Mobile App Development Every CIO Needs to Know
With the growing demand for smartphones and increasing comfort of use, businesses and CIOs have to keep abreast of the many changes in the field of mobile app development. Starting from the platform itself to the kind of coding used, there are several aspects that need attention. Heading into a new era of technological advancements, let's investigate some of the lesser known facts of mobile app development.
Uncommon HTML5 features of App Development
One of little known aspects of app development relates to one of the basic tenets of programming: HTML5. The use of HTML5 has increased to almost 75%, from last year's 60%. According to developers, features include CSS3 styling, local storage, canvas-sketching abilities and animations, all of which contribute to the growing popularity of HTML5 and hybrid platforms. By now, only 10% of developers utilize pre-HTML5 technologies and those digits are expected to decrease further in the coming few months.
Native, Hybrid and Wed development Issues
More and more developers are switching towards HTML5 and Hybrid platforms, away from more native technologies. However, it is important to not get swayed by what is popular. Instead, CIOs should ensure that the apps developed for them keep in mind the kind of target being focused on, using a case-by-case approach to the problem. While deployment models are important, they rely pretty much on the user's use of the app to make them successful. Choosing a good platform can help you deploy the app, irrespective of its nature. While Windows is still the leading target platform, Android is a close second and iOS a very competitive third. At the same time, popularity for Windows platforms has begun to fade, with about 30% developers withdrawing their support of it.
Apps work in conjunction with everything else
The general trend is to look at apps as a one-in-all, stand-alone device performing a specific function. However, more often than not, an app is simply a connected device which can help simplify others' lives to a very large extent. The use and popularity of apps often relies on exactly that: and especially in the age of Internet of Things, it is imperative that you ensure that your apps do too. For instance, an app that is accessible on multiple devices is likely to be more popular than one that works on only a single platform. Imagine the convenience of viewing your mail on the phone, then writing responses on your laptop, and switching back to it for checking responses: every app should deliver that same amount of convenience and comfort. It is important to ensure just such a thing for your users too.
One size (app) fits all is definitely not the way to go here
Developers often do not realize the importance of this dictum, especially because they often have a fixed demographic in their mind. However, considering that there's no telling who is going to use the app and where, it is important to create a responsive app design. Plus, different devices respond differently to the same thing: and a very minor example of this would be the kind of colors you get from an S-Amoled and an IPS display. If your app depends on the very specificities of such hardware technology, it might not perform at its best. A different and more dynamic approach that keeps in account the variables of user experience is a much safer option.
User experience is more important than ever before
One of the things that are ignored quite easily is the experience from the viewpoint of the user. In a touchscreen, smartphone environment, despite the growing size of handheld devices include tablets, there is very little real estate. That results in more mistakes, smaller text, and cluttering if one is not very careful. When developing an app, it is important to primarily view it from all kinds of devices, irrespective of platform and specifications, to make sure that it works efficiently. Users will make mistakes, so it is important to allow for those and provide back-up options in such events. Not only does that make the app more user-friendly, it generates a more long-time commitment towards using it.
Allowing for hardware incompetence factors
This is a factor that was touched upon earlier, but is important enough to deserve an entire section of its own. While most developers and manufacturers have a certain expectation of their user base and demographics, it is impossible for them to know about hardware specifications. The best option for a CIO is to ensure that apps are capable of running even on the most limited hardware facilities, and that includes the RAM and bandwidth that the mobile device is capable of offering. Minimal resource consumption ensures that users have the best UX experience and aren't forced to uninstall the app. Space is a key player when it comes to developing mobile apps, especially since not all platforms handle memory consumption with equal ease. While a plethora of highly developed devices are available on the market, the potential customer base that could be lost because of lack of support for an older platform is considerable.
Marketing speeds give momentum to Mobile App interest
One of the side angles of developing a mobile app is its marketing element, and it is amongst one of the lesser known facts that speed can be of immense benefit here. Every single day, thousands of apps are released on the app market and made available. Just search for a "seven minute workout" app and you shall find 4 different apps by the same name. The faster you market your app, however, the greater your chances of survival in this cutthroat market. Earlier availability and better marketing guarantees that more potential users come in contact with it, use it, and leave reviews. A greater number of downloads often encourages more customers to come into the franchise. While this may or may not be directly related to your business, you should definitely consider it even if your app is a connected service: an added bonus of using something else. More often than not, the availability of such an app can push the user towards purchasing one product over a different (app-less) one.
With these facts regarding app development, we hope to have been able to provide you with a better idea of what to look for. Remember, space, resource, hardware, platform, technology: they all go hand in hand.


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Highest and Best Use of Your Time
Everyone I speak with these days, tells me how busy they are. The pressures of work, family, volunteer activities and other responsibilities have many people I know stretched thin. I can certainly relate! It feels like there's never enough time to get things done, and I'm constantly juggling too many things to do in not enough time. It leaves me feeling worried I'm not doing a good job or maybe disappointing people I care about.
One of my mentors recently asked if I was focused on my HABU? Of course I needed an explanation. He translated that to the "highest and best use" of my time. He wanted to know if everything I spent time on, was the highest and best use of the time available. That question seemed logical. Now I have begun looking at how I spend my time with family, work and on other commitments. These are the 2 main points I had to consider.
1. Does my calendar align with my goals and priorities?
A good way to tell if this is true is to glance through your calendar of commitments. How many are family-related? How many are work-related? How many are for or with other activities, groups, organizations, or people? Is one or more of these consuming more of your time then you, your family or business partners would like? If the answer is yes, then maybe it's time to re-align your commitments and adjust them to more of your higher priorities.
2. What is it that only I can do?
Within Howard Tech, this has given me some direction and clarity on things I take on versus those that I could delegate to others. Another way I'm considering HABU is to ask myself "is there anyone else that can do this task besides me?" If the answer is "yes," then I need to let that thing go to focus on those things that only I can accomplish. Patrick and I have organized the company such that the technical staff report to him, and the operations team is my responsibility. As we continue to grow, we're intentionally adding team members or outsourcing functions that others might do better, faster or more strategically than we can.
I own Howard Tech's new business development activities, as that's a natural alignment with my skills and experience. I actively contribute to service, marketing, HR, finance, and other critical areas of the company, but these are led by someone else. This level of clarity has helped me focus on my highest and best use of time or HABU. I'm trying to implement similar logic in other areas of my life as well.
What About You?
Are you operating in your sweet spot? Are you doing tasks at the office that someone else can accomplish? What are your unique gifts that no one else on your team can do? What tasks can you delegate or outsource so to give you extra margin to focus on your special talents?
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Warm air heating is possibly the most common type of factory heating in this country provided by either floor standing cabinet or suspended unit heaters.
A free blowing warm air system is one of the most cost effective and efficient means of heating industrial and commercial buildings.
It is much less expensive than a wet system with boilers and radiating panels and has a much faster speed of response.
Positioned on the floor with larger outputs than their unit heater counterparts, these are quick and effective way of heating a factory.
Suspended from the factory roof or positioned on an internal flat roof maximising the available floor space for production.
Roselands Heating are specialists in warm air heating systems in Sussex, either floor standing or suspended.
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Gator Park
Located in the heart of the expansive Everglades National Park is the area's premier airboat tour group that leads you through the protected wilderness to catch sight of amazing creatures. Every few minutes an airboat departs so you never have to wait to experience the wild outdoors.
Walking through the Everglades trails may give you a look into the land animals of the park but walking trails are limited. The best way to see the wildlife of the Everglades is to travel by water and Gator Park airboats get you there faster than any other. There are over 200,000 American alligators living within the park's protected borders, meaning you are vastly more likely to view a toothy beast from a watercraft such as an airboat.
Though you are most likely to view the American alligator, you may also catch sight of the endangered American crocodile, endangered Florida panthers, a number of native fish species, and more than 28 different kinds of snakes.
Gator Park also hosts wildlife shows with their own collection of creatures. You won't find alligator wrestling in the Everglades but you will if you go down to Gator Park. Using an alligator wrestling technique used by Seminole Indians, these professionals show skill and educate the public on the strength of this great animal. See other animals including skunks, peacocks, lemurs, and maybe you can even hold a baby alligator.
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I recently ran into Joanne, an old friend and an experienced yoga teacher. She wasn't feeling very yogic. "Why can't yoga teachers just teach from what they know?" she said, exasperated. "If one more teacher quotes Rumi at me, I'll scream!"
Now, Joanne wasn't suggesting that we have nothing to learn from Rumi or that yoga teachers shouldn't find inspiration in spiritual texts. That's clearly not true. Her problem, as she explained, was the use of cookie-cutter scripts in yoga classes.Read More


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Owning a property is always a pleasure, no matter, either it is a big property or a compact property. Each and everyone would like to own a house and has dreams to build their house in this manner and that manner. These days, owning a house does not remains that easy. Since, the cost of lands and properties are somewhere at untouchable heights. We cannot say that, everyone can afford their hard earned money for either constructing or buying a house. Some can afford and many cannot afford. In such cases, we need someone's assistance to get the required finance for buying the property.
This is where you need to reckon getting home loan Singapore. It is not necessary to say that, home loan is something that can help you getting the necessary money for buying a house of your choice. By the way, you can make your dream come true. Nevertheless, there are different types of house loans are addressable to choose from. Among that, you have to choose something reliable for you. Do not put yourself at risk or trouble by choosing something without going through the haves and specifications of the loan. If you do, you will have to face the consequences either sooner or later.
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Open-ended play supports early literacy by building imagination and narrative skills. Stay & play with toy vehicles, puppets, and building materials. Funded by an IMLS Racing to Read grant.


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Bear Mountain Golf - Mountain Course
Co-designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son Steve, Bear Mountain is set in the foothills of Mount Finlayson and strikes the perfect balance between playability and a truly challenging year round golf experience for golfers of all skill levels. With panoramic mountain, city and ocean views set within rolling fairways and lush forest, rest assured – you will be back for more.
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Happy Monday and welcome to your AM Daily Buzz! Check out the hottest stories in pop culture below.
1.) Kim Richards back to filming 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'
2.) Blake Shelton teases fans on Twitter about a big announcement!
3.) Ciara and Russell Wilson share sexy photos from vacation in Mexico.
4.) Whitney Port marries longtime fiance Tim Rosenman in Palm Springs.
5.) Patrick Dempsey holds hands and rides bikes with estranged wife Jillian Dempsey in Paris.
6.) The compliment Justin Theroux gives Jennifer Aniston the most will make you smile.
7.) Kardashian and Jenner girls share adorable video for mom Kris Jenner's 60th birthday.
8.) Watch: 'Star Wars: 'The Force Awakens' first TV spot features new footage of Rey.
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A new coffee shop will open in early January at the Davenport Public Library's Fairmount Street location (3000 North Fairmount Street). Cams Coffee Shop is the new coffee vendor at the library, featuring Seattle's Best Coffee. Also featured at the shop will be fresh cinnamon rolls and cookies, Italian sodas, and other drinks. The shop will open Monday through Saturday at 7 a.m. and will close at the same time as the library. For library hours, visit DavenportLibrary.com.
A new report by George Mason University's United States Elections Project shows that Iowa's voter turnout was fifth-highest in the nation in the 2008 general election. Only Minnesota, Wisconsin, Maine, and New Hampshire ranked higher. Iowa's turnout rate was 69.7 percent, based on votes for the highest office and statistics on the voting-eligible population, the George Mason study found. Illinois was 29th, with 62.7 percent. For more information on the new report, visit http://elections.gmu.edu.
The Davenport Municipal Airport will receive $80,750 from the Federal Aviation Administration to update the Airport Master Plan.
St. Ambrose's KALA-FM is the only public-radio station in the area to carry The World. "This is the one program we definitely wanted," said Professor of Communications Kenneth Colwell, who helps run the station with Operations Manager David Baker. "It has a global focus, with news coming from the British Broadcasting Company. Best of all, Ambrose alum Franc Contreras is a regular contributor to the show." KALA-FM, which can be heard at 88.5 or 105.5 FM in the Quad Cities, will carry other Public Radio International programs such as The Takeaway (a new national morning news program hosted by John Hockenberry and Adaora Udoji) and The Tavis Smiley Show.
Girl Scouts is offering $10, one-year gift memberships this holiday shopping season. Gift certificates are available at the Rock Island offices of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois and may be purchased by calling (800) 798-0833. For more information, visit GSEIWI.org.
WQPT, the Quad Cities PBS station, is offering a broadcast scholarship to students pursuing a career in broadcasting. This annual award can be applied to tuition, books, and fees. Interested students may request an application by calling (309) 796-2424 or visiting WQPT.org. Applications must be postmarked by February 20.
Created by the Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce and The Women's Connection, the Athena Business Women's Awards were established in 2006 to honor women who have made outstanding contributions to the Quad Cities business community. Nomination forms for the 2009 awards can be downloaded at ChamberLink.org/IQCCC/BroadcastEmails/AthenaApplication-2009.pdf. The deadline for nominations is January 23.
Complete Quad Cities weather information can be found at Weather.gov/quadcities. The feed from the Doppler radar at the Davenport airport, storm tracks, warnings, satellite images, and more can be seen in an easy-to-understand format.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency is releasing grant guidance and making allocations of funds totaling $755,987 to Iowa through the Fiscal Year 2009 Driver's License Security Grant Program (formerly known as the REAL ID Grant Program).
Metro, the mass transit system of the Illinois Quad Cities, reported a 9.4-percent increase from last year in use of its bus system for the 2008 fiscal year (December 1, 2007, to November 30, 2008). Ridership is up almost 20 percent from 2006. Metro provided 2.6 million rides on its fixed bus routes in the Illinois Quad Cities during the 2008 fiscal year. The launch of a green campaign and micro site - GoGreenMetro.com - also reiterated the environmental impact that riders have by taking the Metro. Half of Metro's buses run on compressed natural gas, which reduces exhaust pollutants 70 to 85 percent. For more information, visit the main Metro Web page at QCMetroLINK.com.


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Advanced Control of Electrical Drives and Power Electronic Converters
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This contributed volume is written by key specialists working in multidisciplinary fields in electrical engineering, linking control theory, power electronics, artificial neural networks, embedded controllers and signal processing. The authors of each chapter report the state of the art of the various topics addressed and present results of their own research, laboratory experiments and successful applications. The presented solutions concentrate on three main areas of interest:
· motion control in complex electromechanical systems, including sensorless control;
· fault diagnosis and fault tolerant control of electric drives;
· new control algorithms for power electronics converters.
The chapters and the complete book possess strong monograph attributes. Important practical and theoretical problems are deeply and accurately presented on the background of an exhaustive state-of the art review. Many results are completely new and were never published before. Well-known control methods like field oriented control (FOC) or direct torque control (DTC) are referred as a starting point for modifications or are used for comparison. Among numerous control theories used to solve particular problems are: nonlinear control, robust control, adaptive control, Lyapunov techniques, observer design, model predictive control, neural control, sliding mode control, signal filtration and processing, fault diagnosis, and fault tolerant control.


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It's been over three weeks since coming back from an end-of-the-summer trip to Europe, and I wanted to share one of my favourite destinations before all the details slip out of my mind. The first stop of our trip before heading to Barcelona was Tossa De Mar, an old coastal town of the Costa Brava. We spent just over a day and a half there (arriving Friday early afternoon and leaving Sunday morning), but this gem of a town has totally captured my heart.
What to Do
Castillo de Tossa de Mar
Our first stop was a medieval castle with glorious views overlooking the beach and town of Tossa de Mar. We woke up extra early for our last morning to catch the sunrise from the castle (definitely worth it!).
Villa Vella
From the back of the castle, we made our way to a charming fortified old town, with gift shops, restaurants, and a glance into the lives of people who still live there. The streets are made of cobblestone roads, and the houses are adorned with greenery. Every alley you turn just gets more and more picturesque.
Hike to Cala Pola
We didn't want to swim at the main beach because of how crowded it was, so we opted to hike along the shoreline to Cala Pola, a gorgeous cove around an hour hike away. The hike was beautiful, with tons of lookouts with panoramic views of the ocean. It was a relatively easy hike – nothing too steep, but with some parts that should be crossed with caution (close to the edge, slippery loose rocks and sand, etc.). On the way to Cala Pola, you will pass by Cala Bona, which is another beautiful cove, but a little smaller with shallower waters.
Cala Pola
Instead of settling down on the beach area of the cove, we made ourselves comfortable on the big rocks by the side. You can avoid the crowds, don't have to deal with getting sand everywhere, and have direct access to jumping straight into the Mediterranean sea! Definitely bring some snacks along to munch on between swims (but don't forget to clean up after yourselves when you leave!).
Where to Eat
There are tons and tons of options for dining in Tossa de Mar. We tried Braseria Pini Pizza and La Lluna (a cute little tapas bar in the center of the old town). Both had promising reviews online, and while I thought they were decent, nothing particularly stood out to me compared to what we had in Barcelona.
Tossa De Mar is very easily accessible by the Sarfa bus, making it easy for foreign travellers like me. We made it the first stop of our trip because there is a direct bus from the airport in Terminal 2. When we arrived, there was a guy in a yellow vest with 'moventis' who sold tickets to us and gave us instructions on which bus to get on. You can also buy tickets online ahead of time, but if you miss your bus (which is not unlikely as planes and airports are unpredictable), you will need to buy new tickets.
Where to Live
As a touristy area, there are an abundance of small hotels/hostels in Tossa de Mar. We stayed at Hotel Simeon, which is a simple hotel located right in the heart of Tossa. This hotel is by no means fancy, but if you're looking for a relatively cheap, clean, and safe place to stay, Hotel Simeon is a solid choice. Breakfast is included, which is always a plus!
I definitely recommend checking out Tossa de Mar if you're exploring the Costa Brava, or if you're just looking for side trip/weekend trip from Barcelona (although there definitely is a bigger crowd on weekends). It's one of the most charming places I've been to, and would love to go back again if I had the chance!


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This course developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) is the "standardized curriculum" recognized by the FDA and is designed to meet the requirements for training under Title 21 CFR Part 507.53. Successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a "preventive controls qualified individual" for Animal Food. Under the Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulation, the responsibilities of the qualified individual include to perform or oversee:
- Preparation of the Food Safety Plan
- Validation of Preventive Controls
- Records Review
- Reanalysis of the Food Safety Plan
Purpose of Workshop
The FDA published final rules for implementing regulations in the area of preventative controls for animal food. Companies manufacturing animal food must be in compliance by the following dates:
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|Subpart C (Hazard Analysis)
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|September 18, 2017
|Small Businesses (<500 FTE)
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|September 17, 2018
|Very Small Business (<$2.5 million/year)
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|September 17, 2019
The purpose of this workshop is to provide FDA approved training for animal food companies. The Food Processing Center offers a 2 day workshop to assist companies in understanding and complying with the Preventive Controls for Animal Food regulations.
Who Should Attend
Employees of FDA regulated animal food manufacturers included but not limited to: Owners, Production Supervisors, Quality Assurance Managers, and other members of the food safety team.
FDA State Health Inspectors and Compliance Officers
Qualified Facilities are exempt from 21 CFR part 507 subparts C and E (21 CFR 507.7(d)) and are:
• Very small businesses (including any subsidiaries or affiliates) averaging less than $2,500,000 (adjusted for inflation) -- in both sales of animal food plus the market value of animal food that is manufactured, processed, packed, or held without sale (e.g. held for a fee or supplied to a farm without sale), per year during the 3-year period preceding the current calendar year.
A facility to which BOTH of the following apply:
• During the 3-year period preceding the applicable calendar year, the average annual monetary value of the food manufactured, processed, packed, or held at the facility that was sold directly to consumers, retailers, or restaurants (within the same state or Indian reservation or within 275 miles of the facility) was less than the monetary value of food sold by the facility (including sales by any subsidiary or affiliate) to all other purchasers; and
• The average annual monetary value of all food sold during the 3-year period preceding the applicable calendar year was less than $500,000.
The following link provides more information on compliance guidelines: https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/FSMA/ucm366510.htm
Benefits of Attending
FDA regulated animal food manufacturing companies with identified hazards are required to implement a Food Safety plan for their facility. The agenda is designed to be covered in 2 days and includes frequent opportunities for review and classroom exercises for understanding the preventive controls requirements.
Session Topics
- Regulatory Overview and Introduction to the Rule
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices
- Animal Food Safety Hazards
- Overview of the Food Safety Plan
- Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls Determination
- Required Preventive Controls Management Components
- Process Preventive Controls
- Sanitation Preventive Controls
- Supply Chain Preventive Controls
- Recall Plan
Expert Presenters
This workshop will be conducted by qualified FSPCA Lead Instructors from the University of Nebraska Food Processing Center.
Current Dates & Location
May 24 – 27
8:00AM – 12:00 PM Each Day
The workshop will be conducted at the Food Innovation Center on the University of Nebraska Innovation Campus.
Attendees are responsible for their own hotel reservations. A limited number of rooms have been reserved at The Graduate Lincoln Hotel, 141 North 9th Street, 402-475-4011, at a discounted price of $104 + tax per night. This rate is for 1-2 people per room and includes a Grab and Go breakfast in the Poindexter room each morning. This special pricing will be available until May 1 or until the room block is full. To obtain the discounted pricing please reference the University of Nebraska FSPCA - Animal Workshop.
In addition, the hotel has a parking garage ($15 per day – self parking) and offers free shuttle service to and from the Lincoln airport. Attendees can also make arrangements with the hotel for free shuttle delivery to and from the campus seminar location each day. This hotel is located in the Hay Market area with many restaurants and shops within walking distance.
The fee for this 2 day workshop which includes, lunch, break refreshments, and workshop book is $599 per person. Following successful completion of the workshop, each attendee will receive an official certificate of completion.
Nebraska companies may be eligible for funding assistance through Nebraska Workforce Development. Please visit the following website for additional information.
Registration Deadline – April 25, 2021Register
For questions please contact Jill Gifford at 402-472-2819 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Space is limited - early registration is encouraged.
All participants must pre-register. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated!
Refunds will not be offered for cancelled registrations.


text: We value each and every customer relationship that we've had the good fortune to develop. Whether you are purchasing your first or your fifth home from us, each transaction will be treated with the utmost care and attention. We work towards continuously refining what we do to ensure that every purchase and sale is the best it can be. We are fully committed to each and every client's needs, as varied as they may be. Throughout the buying and selling process we stay in constant communication with our clients so that they know what is happening in the marketplace in real-time. There are many steps in the buying and selling process and we'll take each step with you. The bottom line of what you can expect when you work with us is open lines of communication and accessibility throughout the process. An open honest approach to help you reach your goals is what matters most. While the process for either buying or selling can be complex, one thing never is - the relationship we strive to build with each and every client. We want you to always be a Peterson Team client and we'll stand behind everything we do. Thank you. Kate Peterson Sales Representative Keller Williams Realty Solutions Peterson Team, Brokerage


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Starting with K2 5.1, the App Wizard component is included as part of a standard installation of K2, as part of the K2 Apps feature. The App Wizard component uses standard K2 artifacts (such as workflows, forms and views), and the component is installed using the standard K2 Package and Deployment tool. Since K2 Apps and the App Wizard leverages Out of the Box K2 components, certain assumptions are made with regards to deployment and operation of these components. For example, the App Wizard depends on the SmartForms Runtime Environment Field to be available and configured correctly for the target K2 environment.
For all environments, there will be at least one SmartForms Runtime field, called SmartForms Runtime by default. For environments where the IIS site has been secured with SSL, there will be an additional field, typically named SmartForms Runtime SSL. When K2 engineering creates packages used by the installer (such as the package used to deploy the App Wizard), it is not known whether the target environment will be configured for SSL or non-SSL. As such, the packaged items can only use artifacts known to exist on the target, which will be the SmartForms Runtime environment field, since that field should always exist in a target environment.
Depending on the configuration of environment that the K2 installer is run on, you may see differing results.
Administrators have the option to choose which one of the fields under a field type, like SmartForms Runtime or Workspace URL, is selected as the default. Components and wizards that make use of field types, like the workflow wizards, will use the configured Default field.
Certain actions in the platform, however, need to be configured with a specific instance (one can choose for example to have different SmartForms Runtime fields to be used by different teams) and as such, will disregard the selected Default field and use the field specified during configuration. The App Wizard and App Catalog are some of those components that exhibit this behavior and, as explained earlier in the article, will always use the SmartForms Runtime field. As such, having both the default and the standard SmartForms Runtime field configured correctly is crucial to a healthy and working environment. This consideration also applies to the Workspace URL field.


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Google Analytics Gets a Beautiful New Interface
Google announces today some new features for their Google Analytics tools, at the EMetrics Summit in San Francisco.
They're adding some new design features, customized reports, email reporting and a plain language approach to labeling. The hope is to offer more comprehensive data to those that need it. One of their biggest changes is the new dashboard and reporting options. Google has improved the way information is displayed and added score cards with clearer summaries. The dashboard has more customization features. Another new feature is their email reports and better graphical representation to allow for better analysis of the data that is shown. These all help site and business owners make better decisions for their ad campaigns.
It is being noted that with Google's move into broader markets, especially those concerning AdWords and online display ads among other things, they're improving their free Analytics tools for the purpose of gaining support with of web marketers. Building confidence in this arena will translate into more dollars spent with Google's advertising programs. The timing is right for garnering support, as some are in dismay regarding Google's acquisition of DoubleClick. As Google expands their markets, some have become wary about Google's ability to do the job right, not become a monopoly, and avoid being "evil."
With other major companies bulking up their advertising offerings, we should see some improvements with Microsoft and Yahoo as well.
[via Marketing Pilgrim]


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This model applies various geologic image processing band ratio formulae to a 14-band ASTER satellite image. The results are a single band image file. Once the formula is applied, there are several options for effective visualization of the results. You can use the Preview function to view results before saving to file.
Above: Original ASTER image and results using the default model parameters Below: aster_band_v2.gmdx
Below: "Apply ASTER Ratio" submodel
Input ASTER Filename: (filename with path) of the input image. Model assumes this is a radiometrically corrected 14-band ASTER image.
Output ASTER Ratio Filename: (filename with path) of the output image created by the model. This can be left blank if model is run using Preview.
ASTER Ratio: (integer)(default 1) Value in the range 1 to 10 that specifies which formula to use.
Corresponding minerals and their formulas (bands):
Stretch Stats Skip Factor: (integer)(default 5) Value specifies the skip factor in pixels for an intermediate stats calculation. A larger skip factor will speed up processing.
Use SD Stretch: (integer)(default 1) Value of true or false. 0 false = use min/max stretch. 1 true = use standard deviation stretch. The results of the 'ASTER Ratio' calculation are rescaled to an 8-bit (0-255) range using intermediate stats. This rescale can be either a min/max stretch, or a mean +/- standard deviation stretch.
Number of SDs for Stretch: (float)(default 3.0) Specifies the number of standard deviations from the mean to use in the stretch to 8-bit. This value is used if 'Use SD stretch' = 1.
Color Table Number: (integer)(default 1) Specifies which color table to attach to the output image.
aster_14bands_subset.img – 14-band ASTER image with radiometric corrections applied. Radiometric correction was performed by importing the raw data using the ASTER EOS HDF Format option in ERDAS IMAGINE (Manage Data tab --> Import Data). The individual bands of the resulting image were then resampled to a common pixel size (minimum pixel size was used in this case) and layerstacked into a single 14-band image. Only this type of ASTER data is appropriate for this model. The image is of a desert area in Nevada, USA.


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After tasting success with his latest action packed film Rowdy Rathore, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is back to his clean-shaven, gentlemanly image and says he does not like to be associated with the word 'rowdy' in real life.
"Real life is different than reel life. In real life I am no longer a puppet as I am in reel life. I am a thoroughly different person in real life. Kicks and punches are the reel life stuff. I wonder why the word 'rowdy' is being used for me," said Akshay, who was in the capital last night to attend Aaj Tak Care awards.
Dressed in a chequered white shirt and a format suit, the 44-year-old said he was happy to see his film do well at the box office.
Akshay, who is also known as the Khiladi of Bollywood for his action roles in the 90's said that though his initial years in the industry were very tough, he is happy to have come so far.
"My initial years in Bollywood was very tough. I had to struggle a lot. I always believed God was with me. I never deviated but rather focused on my efforts," he said.
Though the actor did not divulge much about his upcoming films, he said that his forthcoming film Khiladi 786 is an exciting project and he is glad to be part of it.
"I believe Khiladi 786 is one of the important assignments of my life," he said.
When asked if he would like to enter the field of politics ever, Akshay said, "If I become a politician, I would definitely do something for sports."


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We got hundreds of reactions for our last article on IBPS Clericial Cadre exam and IBPS PO exam. IBPS probationary officer exam is now over, and that for clerical cadre is imminent. It appears that still many people are a bit jumbled about the purpose of IBPS exam, eligibility, filling online application form, selection procedure, syllabus, etc. Since we are not in a position to answer each and everyone, here we are listing the general doubts in a question and answer form. We Hope you'll find it useful.
What is IBPS exam: A common bank entrance test to spawn a group of people interested in or qualified for management clerical cadre posts in various banks in India. A few banks part of IBA will use the score from IBPS exam to fill job openings in their firms. The exam will be conducted two times in every year, and the score is valid is for one year.
Is there any minimum or cut off mark: IBPS exam is just the first part of the selection process. Bank will define criteria; a particular level of qualifications and IBPS score of their choice- then there will be an interview, group discussion, etc. before you get a job.
How to apply: IBPS applications are only accepted online. You can apply for IBPS clerk exam on this page, and IBPS PO exam here (registration ended).
Exam fees: The exam fees can be paid online using an internet banking account/credit card/debit card or offline at the local branch of a bank participating in the IBPS selection process. The exam fee for PO exam is RS 450 and that for the clerical cadre is 350 in case of general section, and RS 50 for reserved.
What are the prerequisites for filling online application: NEFT/CBS challan (if you've paid the fees offline), a valid Email ID, scanned copy of photo and signature in specified dimensions, details of qualifications, personal and professional information.
IBPS Exam Eligibility: Any Indian citizen with a valid degree certificate and age between 20-30 can attend for IBPS PO exam. For clerk exam, the minimum qualification is 10th pass with 60% marks and age 18-28 on the date of notification.
I'm going to pay the fees offline- what is the procedure: Check with your bank for the payment mode supported by them. Five banks taking part in IBPS exam support or Core Banking Solution, and others support NEFT. Download the appropriate challan from IBPS website, go to your bank, pay fees and get it filled and signed by the authorities. You have to produce CBS/NEFT receipt at the exam center- the details like NEFT UTR no, transaction number, bank address, etc. given in the slip is required to fill the online application form.
How to prepare the photo and signature: IBPS site may throw some error if the uploaded photo/signature is not in the correct format as specified. The photo should have a resolution around 200 x 230 pixels, and the maximum allowed size is 50KB whereas the signature dimensions are stipulated as 140 x 60 pixels and size 10-20KB. Software like Adobe Photoshop or any other online tool (example: picresize.com) can be to adjust the size of the scanned image. Save the image in KJPEG form to reduce its size.
I submitted wrong data in IBPS application, and now I want to edit it- is that possible: Yes, you can modify details in your application form until the last date of application or possibly 2-3 days afterwards using your IBPS registration number and password.
How to download the IPBS call letter: It will be made available in official website ibps.in, a few days after the final date of application.
I didn't get SMS or email after registration: If the application has been accepted you will get an instant SMS and Email notification from IBPS. It contains your portal number and password that are required to make any modification to your online application, and to download the caller letter. So if you're unable to get the details in few hours and if your bank account hasn't got debited try again n later. If the problem persists, contact IBPS helpdesk at 18603450112.
IBPS books and study material: Many publishing houses have come up with special books for IPBS clerk and PO exam. You can get more details here.
What all documents are required at the exam center: Take a print-out of IBPS call letter and receipt of the payment made online/offline.
New*: IBPS Specialist officers exam 2012
Do you hve any other IBPS related questions? Ask them in the comment section and get answers.


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Indian fashion retailer Myntra is closing its site on May 1 to focus on app-based sales
Myntra, a major Indian clothing e-store, will shut down its website on May 1 and only sell its products via its mobile apps, reports The Times of India.
About 80 percent of Myntra's traffic and 70 percent of its sales are on mobile. The company stocks products from over 1,000 brands and reportedly clocks nearly $50 million a month in sales.
Myntra co-founder Mukesh Bansal said in February that it is "100 percent focused on mobile and [is] making all our investments on the platform going forward."
The move might pay off for Myntra in India, where online shopper penetration is set to increase from 9 percent in 2013 to 36 percent by 202, primarily led by mobile users, according to a recent Morgan Stanley report.
Myntra launched on Android in May last year, around the around the time it was acquired for $300 million by online retailer Flipkart. The company's iPhone app launched last September.
➤ Myntra to shut website from May 1 [The Times of India]
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I've been married for 7 years and my role as stepmom was Christmas. Spring Break, and summer. The kids get along well with me. Until recently, the kids lived in another state with mom. She died suddenly several months ago and now they live with us. Stepdaughter, AR, is high school age and stepson, WG, is middle school. They both, especially AR, have founded and unfounded abandonment issues with dad. The divorce and following years were not generally friendly.
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A farewell to Ernest Hemingway's Wyoming cabin?
The Wyoming ranch where Ernest Hemingway finished his novel "A Farewell to Arms" has been sold. The buyer is reported to be nearby Sheridan College.
The Spear-o-Wigwam Ranch was founded in 1923 by Wyoming Sen. Willis Spear as a retreat for family and friends. Notable among its guest residents was Ernest Hemingway, who is said to have finished his 1929 novel "A Farewell to Arms" there. Although the ranch has changed hands in the intervening years and has served as a commercial dude ranch -- basically, a hotel with lots of Western activities -- the cabin where Hemingway stayed and worked remains there today.
Will it continue to be?
Local newspaper the Buffalo Bulletin reports that Sheridan College is under contract to buy the property, with a closing date of May 1. Clark McClung, a ranger in the region, confirmed to the paper that Sheridan College has applied for permits to operate an educational facility on the property.
"All they applied for was a permit," McClung said. "The class of the permit is for an educational facility. That is just what our nomenclature is for the kind of permit they applied for. When we met with them they hadn't really formalized how they were going to utilize it."
"The bottom line is they went through the process and applied."
Sheridan College, which has a policy of not commenting on real estate transactions that are in process, responded to the article in a written statement by Vice President for Administration Cheryl Heath:
"As you might imagine, the addition of a location such as Spear-O-Wigwam would extend and reinforce our existing academic curriculum and extra-curricular offerings in areas such as agriculture, art, astronomy, biology, construction technology, electrical, geology, green technologies and natural resources and ranchland management."
Heath goes on to write, "Our college vision includes 'contributing to the cultural life of our region by leveraging the beauty, culture and history of our area' and we continue to pursue opportunities to add to our diverse set of outdoor learning experiences."
One of the current (for now) owners, Beth Jones, told the Buffalo Bulletin that she thought the purchase was the best way to both open up and preserve the property.
"Before, in order to do anything at the ranch you had to be a guest staying there... With the Dude Ranch Association we were limited to what we could do.... I think it is the best thing that possibly could have happened to the property. I think they will love and cherish it like we did and that means to preserve it forever."
"A Farewell to Arms" was originally serialized in Scriber's Magazine, published in installments from May to October 1929. The Big Read has more about the book and how Hemingway's wartime experiences influenced the story and his style.
-- Carolyn Kellogg
Photo: Ernest Hemingway writing outdoors at a ranch, most likely in Idaho. Credit: Associated Press


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1st Day Afternoon arrive to Venice apt. and transfer to a hotel located nearby. Evening: visit to a winery and guided wine tasting followed by dinner featuring local cuisine with cooking show. Overnight. 2nd Day Transfer to an area near Cortina for a very special experience incl.: teambuilding activity igloo building and " polenta" cooking ( which...Read more
Incentive programs
Rome is one of world's top destinations for events, corporate trips, Incentive programs, corporate meetings and conferences, and it is attractive all year round. As event planner and corporate event organizer in Rome, we offer an incredible number of world-class highlights and an unparalleled cultural legacy pair with a large choice of hotels to host meetings, conventions, seminars, products' launches, and an array of breathtaking venues for indoor and outdoor events, get-together parties, Gala dinners that beat international guests' imaginations and expectations hollow.
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