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Albert Bonniers förlag, 2013.
Reviewed by John Gilmour in SBR 2014:1
Review Section: Non-Fiction
In the documentary film Finnish Blood, Swedish Heart (2012), a Finnish rock-musician agonises about the effect of his childhood in Sweden on his Finnish identity. For him, it created alienation from both cultures. The prolific popular historian Herman Lindqvist experienced the exact opposite but, since his return to Sweden, has striven to inform his compatriots about what he regards as a forgotten common history.
In this book, Lindqvist sets out a narrative which details the many connections between Sweden and what until 1809 was the integral eastern part of the Swedish kingdom. He traces the movement of Swedish-speaking people in the early Middle Ages to populate, farm, convert and administer the region for their own interests and that of the Swedish crown. This intrusion, at times bloody but mainly peaceful, was undeniably the movement of one ethnic group into an area populated by another. It established a cultural and political dominance that no amount of intermarriage between the two ethnicities could erode but also produced a veritable host of significant Swedish historical personalities and dynasties with Finnish connections.
Lindqvist uses these personalities, interwoven with the chronology of Swedish historical events, to exemplify their influence on the development of Sweden into a great power up to and during the Thirty Years War in the 17th century and its subsequent decline under pressure from Russian expansion. Indeed, much of the book is taken up with the centuries-long struggle to keep the Russians at bay from Sweden's eastern borders, whose Karelian fluidity would again haunt independent Finland in the 1940s.
The tales of intriguing and ruthless dynasties such as Oxenstierna, Horn, Brahe and Tott are told with depth and verve while the condition of the ordinary Finnish-speaking peasants is covered understandably more statistically and at arm's length due to an absence of contemporaneous accounts from this illiterate group. The figures quoted are always thought-provoking: a population of only 250,000 at the end of the middle ages with an average life expectancy of 30 years; 1,200 peasants slaughtered in the 1596-7 uprising; one-third of the Swedish army between 1620 and 1700 was from Finland; of over 48,000 Finnish troops in the late 18th century, only 5,000 returned home. So the Finnish peasantry were plundered for manpower and taxed for revenue, much of it spent on the ultimately vain attempts to fortify the region and repel the Russians. Not that they would have fared any better before 1809 under Russian rule by such as the psychopathic Ivan the Terrible whose treatment of Swedish emissaries is chillingly described here.
Despite these sacrifices, the rulers' descriptions of their hapless rustic charges were with few exceptions patronising and critical. King Gustav Vasa wrote: '… a drunken and unreasonable people who value the ale tankard more than life, property, welfare and honour.' One exception was a cleric-historian, Gyldenstolpe, who when tasked with enhancing the reputation of all parts of the kingdom wrote in 1657 that the inhabitants' virtues were 'moderation, gentleness, patience, modesty, honesty, reliability, loyalty to authority, hospitality and diligence.' Perhaps an ideal list for exploitative rulers.
As well as serving in the Swedish military and navy, Finnish inhabitants in the 17th century were resettled in the west, for example in areas such as Värmland where 5,000 were encouraged to develop timber and farming in underpopulated tracts and have left a rich cultural legacy. Another mid-17th century resettlement of Finnish peasants was to the colony of 'New Sweden' across the Atlantic in what is now Delaware. Closer to home but further up the class ladder, most of the governors of the newly conquered territories and the officers of the armies in the Baltic region were Finlanders. The expanding great power provided opportunities for advancement.
When that power was in retreat from a series of military disasters throughout the 18th century, the governing class in Finland contemplated new solutions to preserve their property and status. When Russian occupation ended in 1722, the region was devastated and accommodating this recurrent threat was to dominate nobles' thinking during the century. This led in 1788 to a meeting of Gustavian dissidents in Anjala which signalled the beginning of the end of rule from Stockholm and a new constitution under Russian rule. It took another 20 years and a complete rout of the Swedish military by the Russians to turn that into an irreversible reality.
Lindqvist has again produced a history which has drawn on scholarship and excellent narrative technique to portray a past era vividly. Small quibbles about the use of Swedish place names rather than their modern Finnish equivalents leading to difficulty in the identification of the less significant locations should not detract from a whole-hearted endorsement of a book which places much of the last 200 years of fraught Swedish-Finnish relations in historical context. Rather than alienation, Lindqvist appears to have experienced cultural integration.


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Widespread jubilation after exchange of contracts for Southwold Hospital project
PUBLISHED: 09:00 23 February 2018 | UPDATED: 09:16 23 February 2018
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The dreams of an ambitious community group are a step closer to becoming a reality after contracts were exchanged for the acquisition of their town's former hospital.
SouthGen (Southwold and Waveney Valley Regeneration Society Ltd) has been leading the charge behind a campaign that would see the old Southwold and District Hospital move into the hands of local people.
The site was closed in November 2015 as part of NHS plans to replace health centres with out-of-hospital services and beds in care homes.
Following more than 18 months of planning and fundraising, SouthGen had their proposal to transform the hospital into a community hub approved by Waveney District Council in December 2017, and contracts have now been exchanged with NHS Property Services and partner Hastoe Housing.
Members of SouthGen expressed their joy at the latest breakthrough.
"It's been a process with countless delays, but we're delighted to finally get this over the line," said chairman Laurence Vulliamy. "This is something to really put the spirit back into the town."
Deputy chairman Jessica Jeans added: "The community can be enormously proud of what has been achieved. This is the first time in England and Wales that a hospital has been bought back for community use.
"This is a visionary project that will make a huge difference to Southwold and Reydon, and we could not have done it without Hastoe's help."
Among the facilities included in the scheme are a community café, new public library, small business centre and a crèche available to those working there. Hastoe will turn part of the site into housing units - five of which will be affordable homes for local people.
Southwold mayor Matthew Horwood and Suffolk Coastal MP Therese Coffey both praised SouthGen's unrelenting desire to achieve their goals.
"The community is indebted to the sheer perseverance of the SouthGen team as they realise their dream of giving the site a new lease of life," said Mr Horwood.
"My congratulations go to all involved for the single-minded pursuit of their vision to bring this project to a successful conclusion."
Dr Coffey added: "I'm delighted SouthGen are realising their ambition of transforming the hospital into a community hub. I'd like to pay tribute to everyone who has worked so hard over the last 18 months."
Affordable Homes
SouthGen's plans will see project partner Hastoe Housing Association turn part of the hospital site into nine housing units – five of which will be affordable homes for local people.
About 60pc of Southwold's properties are second homes, the highest proportion in the country. The resulting impact in recent years has been a huge house price inflation and a declining population that is the oldest in England and Wales.
Many young families live in outlying areas and SouthGen's hope the hospital acquisition will help to revive the community.
Sue Chalkley, chief executive of Hastoe Housing, said: "Since the hospital closed in 2015, SouthGen has worked hard on behalf of Southwold people and shown determination to ensure the hospital's closure brings some benefit back to the area.
"At least five of the nine new homes will be affordable and protected for local people, making a big difference as house prices are especially out of reach for people living or working in Southwold."
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In an easy to navigate format, the digital Code of Points makes finding rules, regulations and points convenient.


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Carpet Cleaning Tips for Long Lasting Carpet
When you feel so proud of your house, of course, the last thing you'll want is a carpet that will embarrass you every time you have friends over. And while they may be a great addition to your living room floor and feel great under your bare feet, it may be quite challenging to keep carpet clean.
So how do you do it? Well, a good carpet washer and a few carpet cleaning tips for long lasting carpet will work the magic.
What's the trick?
The trick is to regularly maintain your carpet, of course. You'll surely need a few strategies and tips to help you keep it looking fresh because, despite your everyday efforts, your carpet is still likely to be dirty.
From the buildup of everyday dirt to coffee stains, you'll be faced with an even more challenging task of cleaning if you fail to maintain your carpet regularly. Here are some tips to help you keep your carpet looking new.
Tip #1: Deal With Any Spill Immediately
The longer you leave a stain to react to the carpet, the harder it will be to clean. Place a clean, dry cloth over the stained area to absorb the spill. Work water gently after absorbing the spill in the stained area using a damp towel until all the stain is gone.
No matter what your first reaction to the spill will be, resist the temptation of rubbing as this will not only push the liquid further into the carpet but equally damage its fibers.
Tip #2: Don't Forget To Vacuum First
Vacuuming makes your work much easier when washing aside from preventing your carpet washer from clogging up. When dirt accumulates in your carpet and scratches the fibers, it'll appear dull.
To avoid this, vacuum high-traffic areas at least twice in a week with a quick pass over any low-traffic area. Ensure you vacuum slowly to get rid of as much dirt as possible.
Tip #3: Remember to use the Right Solution
Although you may be tempted to avoid your manufacturer's recommended solution, a poorly manufactured works on all' solution could severely damage your carpet. As part of a few carpet cleaning tips for long lasting carpet, it's important always to use the right solution – the recommended solution – for your carpet.
Tip #4: Pre-treat
Deeply stained or very dirty carpets would produce the best results if pre-cleaned. Before you begin cleaning, spray a pretreatment solution onto the dirtiest areas and leave it for a few minutes to break down any stain.
Tip #5: Make Good Use of the Pros
While you may be able to clean your carpet correctly, a highly trained professional may come in handy especially when deep cleaning is required to remove greasy residue or allergens. It is, therefore, important to hire a professional at least once in a year to take care of your carpet using specialized equipment.
Don't settle for anyone, though; ensure you take time finding the best who'll charge for services within your budget although this will equally depend on the type of service you'll need, the job size and carpeting type.
Final Thought
Now that you have learnt some carpet cleaning tips for long lasting carpet, you can be able to maintain your beautiful living room addition properly. And while an everyday vacuum will help keep your carpet looking great, a regular wash would equally leave it looking new and last longer.


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I love it when I glance at my mix feed to find something I'm genuinely excited about. This new mix by Noisia is just another example of how they are on fire this year. So far, they have celebrated 10 years of their label Vision Recordings, have done collabs w/ the often sought-after Mefjus and their buddy Hybris, not to mention reuniting with their boy Two Fingers AKA Amon Tobin and releasing his new EP on their Division label, just to name a few. And most recently, this mix showcasing some of the gems released on their various labels and tunes they are digging. And I'm sure they won't stop there–suffice to say that I'm really excited for what they bring to us next. For now, enjoy this:
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Assistant Director of Music Profile and Advertisement
St James-the-Great, Dursley, Gloucestershire
Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Director of Music at a friendly church where music is valued, and the thirty-six members of the choir, accompanied by an excellent organ, enhance the worship with a wide-ranging repertoire from Palestrina to Bob Chilcott. Further details of commitment and remuneration available from:
The Parish Administrator,
The Parish Office,
St James' Church,
Dursley GL11 4JE 01453 549280
St James-the-Great with St Mark's Woodmancote, Dursley, Gloucestershire
Assistant Director of Music
St James' Church is a friendly supportive Anglican community in the heart of Dursley which has enjoyed an unbroken tradition of excellent church music since the time of the Oxford Movement in the mid 19th century. Since 1933, there have been just three Directors of Music, and the choir's repertoire is considerable numbering around thirty settings of the Mass, around twenty-five settings of the Evening Canticles (with six sets of responses) and literally hundreds of motets/anthems. In the past the choir has made around two Cathedral visits each year, and, as well as the "local" cathedrals of Gloucester and Bristol, has sung further afield in Brecon, Birmingham, Hereford etc. It is hoped to resume these visits in the near future The church is used as a concert venue by local music groups and schools.
St Mark's Church was built as a chapel-of-ease in 1848. About five minutes walk from St James it is supported by a small but devoted congregation. The choir sings for occasional services, but the Director of Music and his Assistant regularly accompany the 11.30am Sunday service which alternates BCP Matins, Common Worship Matins and Common Worship Communion.
The Choir currently comprises some 16 trebles/sopranos, 8 altos, 7 tenors and 6 basses with an average Sunday attendance of 26. The main Sunday service is the 10.00am Parish Communion (Common Worship) at which the choir sings a setting of the Mass, a Psalm (to Anglican chant) and a Communion anthem as well as leading the congregation in the singing of four hymns. BCP Evensong at 6.30 is sung with Introit, a setting of the Responses and Canticles, and an anthem; usually on two Sundays a month – unless replaced by "occasional" services such as Carol Services, Remembrance, Major Festivals etc. All-age services happen once a month, and for these the choir is not required. The choir does not meet during the month of August.
Rehearsals take place for 30 minutes before each service, and each Friday from 7.00 – 8.00pm for the Juniors (when we have any!) and from 7.30 – 8.45pm for the Seniors.
The Organ in St James' dates from 1888, and was originally built by Hill. Over the years it has had many additions and today has three manuals and forty-seven speaking stops. It features in the "Coffee Cake and Music" organ recital series which takes place on the last Saturday in the month from April to September.
The Organ in St Mark's is a large two manual digital instrument by Rodgers dating from about 2002. It sounds well in the church's helpful acoustic.
The current Director of Music, whose background in Church Music began at the age of seven (!) has been in post since September 1992, and having recently retired from school teaching is keen to further develop the music in the parish. At present, the Rector chooses the hymns and psalms, but the choral music is chosen a year at a time by the DOM.
The outgoing Assistant Director of Music has just finished his PhD at Bristol University and is moving to Cambridge to take up the post of Organist and Assistant Director of Music at Great St Mary's Parish Church.
Further Information can be obtained from the Director of Music firstname.lastname@example.com
The position of Assistant Director of Music
Will be available from January 2017 and the appointment will be subject to a probationary period of three months.
Key Duties
To support the Director of Music at agreed services by either playing the organ or conducting the choir
To attend Friday rehearsals and take them if the Director of Music is absent
To assist in the training of new and junior choristers
To share the playing at services for which there is no choir (e.g. All-age service)
To work with the DOM to cover absences etc
Essential attributes
A competent organist capable of accompanying in a wide variety of styles.
A good sight-reader
A real love of church music.
A good sense of humour
Desirable attributes
A relevant musical qualification.
The post will be subject to a DBS check
Salary per annum
For the work carried out at St James' £2500
At St Mark's 30 services at £38 £1140
Total £3640
Occasional funerals (£70) and Weddings (£100)
Please apply in writing giving details of experience and qualifications together with the names and addresses of two referees.
Applications to be sent to The Parish Administrator
St James' Church
Dursley GL 11 4JE


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Ilari Kallio: a flexible future
Flexibility is a multi-faceted word, meaning "the quality of bending easily without breaking," "the ability to be easily modified" and a "willingness to change or compromise." When we talk about our approach to the fuel flexibility of our engines, all these definitions are relevant.
- In Detail, 15 November 2016
Wärtsilä strengthens its portfolio with load resistors
To get an edge in the competitive load resistance market, Wärtsilä expanded its offering to include load resistors. A part of Wärtsilä since 2015, Wärtsilä JOVYATLAS's long experience in the resistor manufacturing business enables Wärtsilä to grow its product portfolio and launch a new series of load banks in September.
- In Detail, 9 November 2016
Bright future for PV solar power
Variations in solar irradiance, which cause sudden peaks and troughs in photovoltaic (PV) power generation, present a challenge to grids and operators. Wärtsilä's Smart Power Generation provides grid-scale solutions for this challenge and, by now entering the solar business, Wärtsilä can offer a one-stop-shop solution for both island mode and off-grid locations. This article outlines why PV-engine hybrids are the optimal solution for the solar challenge.
- In Detail, 2 November 2016
World's first ethane-powered marine vessels
Originally designed to run on LNG, MDO and HFO, the Dragon class vessels were meant to use LNG as fuel when trading ethane and other LPG cargoes. However, logistical challenges with LNG and extremely favourable price development of ethane led to the idea to use LEG cargo boil-off as fuel. Wärtsilä worked in close collaboration with Evergas and INEOS to make the world's first ethane-powered marine vessels a reality.
- In Detail, 27 October 2016
LNG value chain optimisation – Case Aruba
Reducing the cost of LNG or gas at its final destination requires optimising an often complex LNG logistic chain with lots of variables. Wärtsilä's LNG value chain optimisation tool takes into account key parameters, like LNG purchase price, terminal EPC cost and charter rates, to work out the optimal solution that gives the lowest cost of LNG at the final destination.
- In Detail, 20 October 2016
New EnergoProFin changes the game in propulsive efficiency
In the fiercely competitive world of shipping, every drop of fuel matters. Naturally, any way to sail farther on less can translate to substantial cost savings for operators, not to mention benefits to the environment. Working toward that goal, Wärtsilä has recently developed an important energy-saving device that is likely to spark a high degree of interest in the business: the industry's first hubcap and fin setup for Controllable Pitch Propellers.
- In Detail, 19 October 2016
Fuel flexible power plants from Wärtsilä
Fuel flexibility is one of the three cornerstones of Wärtsilä's Smart Power Generation, the other two being operational flexibility and energy efficiency. Whereas the main global energy trend today is toward the use of natural gas, Wärtsilä's fuel flexible engine portfolio is well prepared to go beyond the conventional liquid and gas fuels and use various alternative liquid and gas fuels. The company emphasizes the option of using dual- and tri-fuel technologies allows plant owners to hedge for the future. In many cases, liquid fuels are used during the first years of operation until gas becomes available at the site, and thereafter liquid fuel is used as backup in case of interrupted gas supply. In this article, we explore the range of fuel flexibility offered by Wärtsilä.
- In Detail, 13 October 2016
Wärtsilä 2-speed gearboxes
The Wärtsilä 2-speed gearbox is an enabler for significant fuel savings, with a corresponding reduction in the environmental footprint. With its low technical complexity, it offers advance functionality to comparatively low investment cost.
- In Detail, 30 June 2016
The self-service harbour
Marina Ahoy is looking into automatising harbours. With the help of Wärtsilä, this vision might come true even faster.
- Innovation, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Back to the future: steam turbine to DFDE conversion for LNG carriers
As per maritime common practice, the fuel bill is not included in the charter daily rate and the gas consumption directly affects the charterer's business. For this reason, steam turbines became obsolete on LNG carriers in early 2000s, when the adoption of DFDE (dual-fuel diesel electric) brought a drastic boost in ship efficiency.
- Environment, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Hybrid technology for new emerging markets – inductive charging
The double ended car ferry 'Folgefonn,' as a part of the pre-commercial activities within hybrid systems introduction, has been converted from a diesel electric ferry to a complete plug-in hybrid and plug-in electrical ferry.
- Innovation, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Boil-Off Gas handling onboard LNG fuelled ships
Clean burning natural gas has emerged as an important fuel for ships as the marine industry seeks ways of complying with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. These restrictions limit emissions of sulphur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulates. The options for compliance are to employ after-treatment systems when using conventional marine fuels, or to use cleaner fuel having fewer harmful emissions, such as natural gas.
- Energy, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Shaft Generators: propelling vessels toward leaner, greener power generation
Energy efficiency is the name of the shipping game these days. In addition to lowering operational costs, increased efficiency often translates to fewer emissions and can mean better compliance with environmental legislation. Over the last few decades, shaft generator systems have become a more common option to help ship owners and operators achieve profitability in a sea of fierce competition and keep those waters cleaner for future generations.
- Environment, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Big data: a Genius engine for efficiency
"Legacy" industries such as shipping are rarely thought to be at the vanguard of the digital transformation trend sweeping across all areas of business. But Wärtsilä, with its Internet of Things-based Genius Services, is not only challenging this view but also offering its maritime customers new ways to become more efficient and profitable.
- Innovation, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Wärtsilä delivers the first propane-fired power plant
In September 2014, Wärtsilä was awarded a contract for a pair of Wärtsilä 20V34SG-LPG GasCubes to be installed for an industrial customer in Central America. These are the first Wärtsilä 20V34SG-LPG GasCubes to use propane gas as their main fuel.
- Innovation, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Maximising profits through efficient pulse load operation
Over the past few years, the share of wind and solar power in many grids has increased rapidly all over the globe. Nowadays, a sizeable proportion of all installed capacity is made up of intermittent renewable energy sources, a fact that introduces a previously unheard of degree of uncertainty into the power systems.
- Innovation, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Smart Power Generation can help China stop curtailing its wind power
China's inflexible power system, which can't respond well to changes in supply and demand, forces it to curtail more of its wind energy every year, despite the country's renewable-energy ambitions. With wind farms in the north feeding power to the population-dense south, China's new focus on gas-fuelled generation is welcome, but it needs to be the right gas technology, argues a recent white paper from Wärtsilä.
- Environment, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Investment in flexible generation makes sense in North America
Time flies. It already has been several years since Wärtsilä started to talk about the need for flexible power generation. That was back in 2002, when Wärtsilä sold the Plains End (Figure 1) Power Station, which started to operate with flexible capacity. The dispatcher called that plant Wind Chaser as well as Dispatcher's Dream.
- Innovation, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Engineering safer flaring is no accident
Following the Paris agreement in December, limiting greenhouse gas emissions is factoring even more heavily into companies' purchasing decisions. Wärtsilä's flare gas recovery system reduces the need for continuous gas flaring and the harmful emissions it causes, and, with a newly engineered e-pellet for its ballistic ignition, conducting intermittent flaring is now even safer and more reliable.
- Environment, In Detail, 25 April 2016
Unlocking optimum CHP performance in future power systems
The Combined Heat and Power (CHP) power plant portfolio requires modernisation so it can continue profitable operations alongside intermittent wind and solar sources. This article outlines why Smart Power Generation (SPG) is the optimal technology solution for the next generation of CHP plants.
- Innovation, In Detail, 25 April 2016


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Right after we got back from the Bahamas last year, I found out I was pregnant. Immediately I checked to see if it was possible to go scuba diving while pregnant. DAN said since no studies had been done on it (since nobody would obviously volunteer), they didn't know the effects of decompression or anything on a fetus, so they recommended against it. So there went my diving.
Fast forward to mid-December 2008. Peter is about a month old, and I get a call from our friend Randy announcing that he's planned the Coral Reef Scuba spring dive trip to Cozumel. I wistfully think about how cool it would be for us to be able to go, and even briefly look into the 3 of us going before I realize it'd be a pain in the butt. I wish him a good trip, and to have fun for us.
A couple weeks later, Leif volunteers to watch Peter so I can go on the trip. I tell him I can't let him do that since I'm a mom now, and my priorities have to be different. As I have the absolute best husband in the world, he insisted I go saying that he got to go to Moab while I was pregnant, and now it was my turn. I realize a week would be just slightly too long at this point, but I'm able to go half the week, from Wednesday-Sunday.
I just got back from the trip a few days ago, and am so glad I went. It wasn't just being able to dive, or being with people I knew, it was the fact that I could just unwind and relax for the first time in probably about a year. Did I miss Peter a lot? Immensely. Did I almost not go because I'd miss him too much? Yes, but I'm extremely glad I did. Basically it was just the right group of people that I knew (and the ones that I got to meet) which worked perfectly.
Wednesday I arrived just in time to catch the group as they got off the dive boat, so I had lunch with everyone, then did a shore dive that afternoon. Dinner was at La Mission, and I had Surf and Turf (mmmmm....fresh lobster).
Thursday morning I did 1 dive and then had sinus problems on the second dive, but no matter - I got to sit on the boat in the sun, and even saw a bunch of dolphins off the side of the boat. In the afternoon I got to help someone with their Rescue Diver class, and then we all went to dinner at Pepes. Not only did I have fresh lobster, but I had fresh "made at the table" caesar salad, and not just that, but they made the dressing at the table as well.
Friday I did all 3 dives for the day, and we had dinner at Primas. Fresh lobster again for dinner!
Saturday was a free day, but in the morning I did a shore dive with Scott, read my book on the beach after lunch, had a big group dinner at Hotel Cozumel (food was edible I suppose), and then went to Senor Frogs and hung out there for awhile. I really had no plans to dance (some people were dancing, and some weren't), but first they played "You Shook Me (All Night Long)", and then "Pour Some Sugar on Me", so I was hooked after that.
And Sunday we left!
It was great to dive again, just like riding a bike, and it honestly felt like I hadn't been away. I'm really glad I was able to go on the trip.


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COVID-19 update: B.C. reports 2 more deaths, 148 cases, 1 care home outbreak
VANCOUVER -- Health officials in British Columbia said two more people have died from COVID-19 and that another 148 have been diagnosed with the disease.
Thursday's update from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry pushed the total number of cases identified locally since the start of the pandemic to 8,543. The death toll has reached 229.
Henry took a moment to offer condolences to the victims' families, and particularly to the community that lost a First Nations elder in B.C.'s north over the weekend.
"I've had the opportunity since then to reach out indirectly to the family," Henry said. "I just want to express our deep, deep condolences, understanding how important the elders are in our communities."
Officials also announced another outbreak in the health care system, this time at the Banfield Pavilion long-term care home in Vancouver.
The number of active outbreaks in B.C. remains at 14 because the outbreak at Opal by Element, a retirement home also located in Vancouver, has been declared over, Henry said.
The latest cases were offset by 148 additional recoveries that were recorded in B.C. since Wednesday's update. A total of 6,917 people have recovered from COVID-19 in the province since the start of the pandemic, leaving 1,371 active cases, a slight dip from the previous day.
The number of hospitalizations has decreased by one, down to 61, but the number of patients in critical care and intensive care units increased by two, up to 20.
Another 3,416 are under active public health monitoring as a result of possible COVID-19 exposure.
Hours before B.C.'s update, the Quebec health minister told people in that province to cancel their Thanksgiving plans and stay home unless "truly necessary."
Henry said British Columbians should celebrate the upcoming holiday, but only with a "small number of people" who are close contacts or members of their household bubble.
"It is a challenge," Henry said, adding that "this is not the year" for large family gatherings.
The provincial health officer also addressed the growing number of COVID-19 exposure events at schools, which has caused some concern among parents.
Henry said there have been 30 such exposures, which she described as a small fraction of the more than 2,000 schools across B.C.
"With millions of children going back into the schools in the last few weeks, this is to be expected. We have had no outbreaks in our school system yet," she said. "Public health is there for every single school and we will continue to be there as we move through this pandemic."


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Hotel Facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Indoors and outdoors sitting areas
- Air-condition
- Internet Service
- WiFi Free (Public Areas)
- Barbecue
- Parking
- Reception
- Safety box
- Access for disabled
Room Facilities
- Sea view
- Balcony
- Large Verandas
- Heat system
- Air-conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hairdryer
- Fridge
- Baby Cot
Built with all the safety measures required but also all the decorating ones required it provides the luxury that a visitor requests. There is also a smaller one for the kids but for those who want something more a Jacuzzi is the ideal place for you to relax.
Everywhere in our hotel you can enjoy the beauty of nature while sitting in the garden or lying by the pool. For those who want to have an even better time you can have barbeque with your friends, making your stay an even relaxing and enjoyable one.


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As the Pirates approach Spring Training, one big glaring hole remains. The starting rotation. The Pirates may not be done, and let's hope not because this is not an awe inspiring group.
The #1 is Gerrit Cole. This is not a problem. The big man keeps doing well and throwing gas. No reason to expect any decline and maybe an increase in performance.
The #2 is Lirano. Again no reason to worry here. Lirano may suffer a small decline as age catches him, but he is a very effective lefty and gets big strikeouts. Strong rotation up front.
The #3 is Jon Niese. Niese is okay. He gets ground balls, and one would expect with the upgrade of the Pirates defense put up better numbers. He has postseason experience, which is nice. Yet, as a #3 this is not so good. He would be a great #5 starter, and an okay #4. But as the third best pitcher, your rotation is weak.
The #4 is Jeff Locke. Locke is what he is. He is going to have some good games. He is going to have some really bad ones. And usually he will eat up innings and it is up to your offense. He is a lefty, which can be a blessing on previous rotations, but this one is loaded with lefties, so that even that is now a bit of a curse. Locke would be acceptable as a #5, but even then you would think the position could be upgraded. Having someone lower than him in the rotation is awful. Locke is the guy you don't mind skipping in a rotation, and you can't do that if he is the #4.
The #5 is Ryan Vogelsong. Vogelsong is old and would be better as the long relief guy in the bullpen. I didn't really understand this signing, and I still don't. Perhaps they were desperate for a right handed pitcher. But desperate is never good. If he stays in the rotation all year the Pirates may miss the playoffs. He has postseason experience, but does not have enough skill left for that to matter much.
The immediate depth appears to be Kyle Lobstein. He is AAAA and not much else. He could do long relief for a stretch and maybe a spot start, but yikes! He is also a lefty. So using him to replace a struggling Vogelsong is problematic as a 4 lefty rotation has seldom been done, and would be reason to worry.
Now the Pirates need to sign as #3 quality starter to fix their problems. They have been linked to Justin Masterson rumors, which would be nice. He is about a #3, and has some upside you may think the Pirates can tap into. He is also right handed which would be nice. It could bump everyone down a slot to where they ought to be. Again you would think you could still upgrade the back end, but it would be workable and playoff able without the upgrade.
The other thing the Pirates could be banking on is an early call up for many players. If the Pirates can survive May and April with that rotation, they could start bringing heavy throwers up in June. Nick Kingham, Tyler Glasnow, and Jameson Taillon all will be there in AAA. Kingham and Taillon are recovering from injuries so that will impact timing. All three of those guys would be upgrades over the backend of that rotation. In fact a rotation of Cole, Lirano, Taillon, Glasnow, and Kingham is mouthwatering. And really Vogelsong could be cut without worry and Locke with only a little concern.
As great as that rotation sounds it is very young and that is not a great formula for playoff runs. Plus, it is dependent on everything going right, which is rare. Glasnow could use a little more control work, and Taillon is oft injured. Kingham is coming back from one, but is probably the best bet to be ready on time.


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The ITS2 Database (2012)
The internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) has been used as a phylogenetic marker for more than two decades. As ITS2 research mainly focused on the very variable ITS2 sequence, it confined this marker to low-level phylogenetics only. However, the combination of the ITS2 sequence and its highly conserved secondary structure improves the phylogenetic resolution1 and allows phylogenetic inference at multiple taxonomic ranks, including species delimitation. The ITS2 Database presents an exhaustive dataset of internal transcribed spacer 2 sequences from NCBI GenBank accurately reannotated. Following an annotation by profile Hidden Markov Models (HMMs), the secondary structure of each sequence is predicted. First, it is tested whether a minimum energy based fold (direct fold) results in a correct, four helix conformation. If this is not the case, the structure is predicted by homology modeling. In homology modeling, an already known secondary structure is transferred to another ITS2 sequence, whose secondary structure was not able to fold correctly in a direct fold. The ITS2 Database is not only a database for storage and retrieval of ITS2 sequence-structures. It also provides several tools to process your own ITS2 sequences, including annotation, structural prediction, motif detection and BLAST search on the combined sequence-structure information. Moreover, it integrates trimmed versions of 4SALE and ProfDistS for multiple sequence-structure alignment calculation and Neighbor Joining tree reconstruction. Together they form a coherent analysis pipeline from an initial set of sequences to a phylogeny based on sequence and secondary structure. In a nutshell, this workbench simplifies first phylogenetic analyses to only a few mouse-clicks, while additionally providing tools and data for comprehensive large-scale analyses.
Identification of New Therapeutic Targets by Genome-Wide Analysis of Gene Expression in the Ipsilateral Cortex of Aged Rats after Stroke (2012)
Background: Because most human stroke victims are elderly, studies of experimental stroke in the aged rather than the young rat model may be optimal for identifying clinically relevant cellular responses, as well for pinpointing beneficial interventions. Methodology/Principal Findings: We employed the Affymetrix platform to analyze the whole-gene transcriptome following temporary ligation of the middle cerebral artery in aged and young rats. The correspondence, heat map, and dendrogram analyses independently suggest a differential, age-group-specific behaviour of major gene clusters after stroke. Overall, the pattern of gene expression strongly suggests that the response of the aged rat brain is qualitatively rather than quantitatively different from the young, i.e. the total number of regulated genes is comparable in the two age groups, but the aged rats had great difficulty in mounting a timely response to stroke. Our study indicates that four genes related to neuropathic syndrome, stress, anxiety disorders and depression (Acvr1c, Cort, Htr2b and Pnoc) may have impaired response to stroke in aged rats. New therapeutic options in aged rats may also include Calcrl, Cyp11b1, Prcp, Cebpa, Cfd, Gpnmb, Fcgr2b, Fcgr3a, Tnfrsf26, Adam 17 and Mmp14. An unexpected target is the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-Coenzyme A synthase 1 in aged rats, a key enzyme in the cholesterol synthesis pathway. Post-stroke axonal growth was compromised in both age groups. Conclusion/Significance: We suggest that a multi-stage, multimodal treatment in aged animals may be more likely to produce positive results. Such a therapeutic approach should be focused on tissue restoration but should also address other aspects of patient post-stroke therapy such as neuropathic syndrome, stress, anxiety disorders, depression, neurotransmission and blood pressure.
Two-component systems (TCS) are short signalling pathways generally occurring in prokaryotes. They frequently regulate prokaryotic stimulus responses and thus are also of interest for engineering in biotechnology and synthetic biology. The aim of this study is to better understand and describe rewiring of TCS while investigating different evolutionary scenarios. Based on large-scale screens of TCS in different organisms, this study gives detailed data, concrete alignments, and structure analysis on three general modification scenarios, where TCS were rewired for new responses and functions: (i) exchanges in the sequence within single TCS domains, (ii) exchange of whole TCS domains; (iii) addition of new components modulating TCS function. As a result, the replacement of stimulus and promotor cassettes to rewire TCS is well defined exploiting the alignments given here. The diverged TCS examples are non-trivial and the design is challenging. Designed connector proteins may also be useful to modify TCS in selected cases.
Comparative proteome analysis of Milnesium tardigradum in early embryonic state versus adults in active and anhydrobiotic state (2012)
Tardigrades have fascinated researchers for more than 300 years because of their extraordinary capability to undergo cryptobiosis and survive extreme environmental conditions. However, the survival mechanisms of tardigrades are still poorly understood mainly due to the absence of detailed knowledge about the proteome and genome of these organisms. Our study was intended to provide a basis for the functional characterization of expressed proteins in different states of tardigrades. High-throughput, high-accuracy proteomics in combination with a newly developed tardigrade specific protein database resulted in the identification of more than 3000 proteins in three different states: early embryonic state and adult animals in active and anhydrobiotic state. This comprehensive proteome resource includes protein families such as chaperones, antioxidants, ribosomal proteins, cytoskeletal proteins, transporters, protein channels, nutrient reservoirs, and developmental proteins. A comparative analysis of protein families in the different states was performed by calculating the exponentially modified protein abundance index which classifies proteins in major and minor components. This is the first step to analyzing the proteins involved in early embryonic development, and furthermore proteins which might play an important role in the transition into the anhydrobiotic state.
Analyzing Thiol-Dependent Redox Networks in the Presence of Methylene Blue and Other Antimalarial Agents with RT-PCR-Supported in silico Modeling (2012)
BACKGROUND: In the face of growing resistance in malaria parasites to drugs, pharmacological combination therapies are important. There is accumulating evidence that methylene blue (MB) is an effective drug against malaria. Here we explore the biological effects of both MB alone and in combination therapy using modeling and experimental data. RESULTS: We built a model of the central metabolic pathways in P. falciparum. Metabolic flux modes and their changes under MB were calculated by integrating experimental data (RT-PCR data on mRNAs for redox enzymes) as constraints and results from the YANA software package for metabolic pathway calculations. Several different lines of MB attack on Plasmodium redox defense were identified by analysis of the network effects. Next, chloroquine resistance based on pfmdr/and pfcrt transporters, as well as pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine resistance (by mutations in DHF/DHPS), were modeled in silico. Further modeling shows that MB has a favorable synergism on antimalarial network effects with these commonly used antimalarial drugs. CONCLUSIONS: Theoretical and experimental results support that methylene blue should, because of its resistance-breaking potential, be further tested as a key component in drug combination therapy efforts in holoendemic areas.
A Critical Evaluation of Network and Pathway-Based Classifiers for Outcome Prediction in Breast Cancer (2012)
Recently, several classifiers that combine primary tumor data, like gene expression data, and secondary data sources, such as protein-protein interaction networks, have been proposed for predicting outcome in breast cancer. In these approaches, new composite features are typically constructed by aggregating the expression levels of several genes. The secondary data sources are employed to guide this aggregation. Although many studies claim that these approaches improve classification performance over single genes classifiers, the gain in performance is difficult to assess. This stems mainly from the fact that different breast cancer data sets and validation procedures are employed to assess the performance. Here we address these issues by employing a large cohort of six breast cancer data sets as benchmark set and by performing an unbiased evaluation of the classification accuracies of the different approaches. Contrary to previous claims, we find that composite feature classifiers do not outperform simple single genes classifiers. We investigate the effect of (1) the number of selected features; (2) the specific gene set from which features are selected; (3) the size of the training set and (4) the heterogeneity of the data set on the performance of composite feature and single genes classifiers. Strikingly, we find that randomization of secondary data sources, which destroys all biological information in these sources, does not result in a deterioration in performance of composite feature classifiers. Finally, we show that when a proper correction for gene set size is performed, the stability of single genes sets is similar to the stability of composite feature sets. Based on these results there is currently no reason to prefer prognostic classifiers based on composite features over single genes classifiers for predicting outcome in breast cancer.


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The first folding knife models from Maxpedition are now available at the KnifeCenter and what a good design these blades are. The ergonomic FRN handle is available in khaki, olive drab, or the standard black and it comes with a non-movable black pocket clip. You've got the option to use the ambidextrous thumb studs or flipper to open the blade, both work equally well with modest finger pressure. The drop point blades are all 3-1/4″, black coated, and come with nice jimping on the pronounced thumb ramp for precise, controlled cutting. This is a knife you can count on not to fall apart when you need it and it can be found at www.knifecenter.com.
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Introducing the Maxpedition FEROX Folding Knife in plain or partially serrated edges. Primed for everyday use, this durable cutting tool is a perfect addition to every Maxpedition bag.
At Maxpedition, we believe that the best knife is the knife you have on you. Maxpedition founder Tim Tang draws on his passion for tactical knives and a decade of collaborations with the industry's top custom knife makers to debut his own folder design. Engineered for utility and accessibility, the FEROX Folding Knife features a sleek jet-black blade with optimal point & edge geometries to provide a high degree of control during precise cutting tasks. Combine an ergonomic fiber-reinforced nylon handle with a fast-action opening flipper and you have a trusted quality tool that will perform in any situation or environment. You'll want to pack a FEROX in every one of your Maxpedition bags.


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Bride and Groom Champagne Glasses (pair)
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Traditional Bride and Groom toasting Flutes, Very sweet and romantic. A lovely way to toast the perfect day. Her scalloped-neck is permanently frosted onto the glass and is set off by sparkling necklace made of Swarovski Crystals. His Armani-inspired tux is also permanently frosted on to the glass. His bow tie is made of glass beads.
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Hartung | Trenz
Holzmarkt 1 | A Thought in Space
Ein Gedanke im Raum (A Thought in Space), 2018
ca. 126 x 23 m, animierte Videoprojektion, ca. 15Min., video loop, 4 statische Gobo-Projektionen
The shape of time – a thought in space
The fascination of the terms:
Creatures of our language with past, present, and future.
She has a life of her own, almost untranslatable, her connotations infinite, alive.
The SPACE: physical, geographic, mathematical, social, philosophical and, and, and, and, and,
behaves as TIME, as FORM behaves to THOUGHT
Form and idea, statics and change, perception and meaning.
Referring terms changes perspectives and expands dimensions.
The work "A Thought in Space" by Hartung | Trenz in the inner courtyard of the office building completed in 2015 on Holzmarkt 1 in Cologne places the four terms SPACE, TIME, FORM and THOUGHT in a content-related and formal relation to each other and overwrites the three sides of the building complex with static and dynamic light writings.
Give space to the thought, give shape to time.
This space of vision and thought, which is constantly changing, not only reflects on architecture and its use, but it also declines four of the most important terms of our artistic work process.
[Text: Hartung | Trenz. Cologne/Munich 2018]
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The spatial and architectural projections by Detlef Hartung and Georg Trenz are based on the selected location as well as their architectural, socio-cultural and historical dimensions. They explore and survey spaces and interiors, sound out atmospheres and its related energy. In the tension-field between analysis and association, they develop text and drawing material as graphic networks, project them and experiment with the interplay of colours, shapes and the visual contexts that takes place. Their interventions are typographic experimental arrangements as well as spaces of association that refer to the symbolic nature of things. In the interplay of the visible and the invisible, they refer to the connections between levels of perception and meaning.
EXHIBITIONS / PROJECTS [Selection]
2017 | Halifax [ca], //RESPONSIVE International Light Art Project
2016 | Frankfurt [de], LUMINALE
2015 | Adelaide [au], BLINC
Since 1996 | regular joint exhibitions worldwide
Detlef Hartung
1985 – 1991 | Munich [de], Academy of Fine Arts, studies of free arts
1979 – 1984 | Munich [de], Technical University of Munich, study of mechanical engineering
1958 | Born [ve]
Lives and works in Cologne [de]
Georg Trenz
1988 – 1994 | Munich [de], Academy of Fine Arts, study course of free art
1982 – 1986 | Munich [de], University of Applied Sciences Munich, studies in communication design, diploma
1962 | Born in Munich [de]
Lives and works in Munich [de]


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If you are considering working as a dental assistant, you may be wondering if there are different career options to choose from in this career. The answer is yes. Continue reading to learn about dental assistants who perform basic assisting as well as those who will be able to complete expanded functions.
Basic Dental Assistant
Basic dental assistants perform many administrative and clinical duties on a day-to day basis, though they are not allowed to apply sealants or administer anesthesia.
Administrative – Depending on the size of the practice, dental assistants may answer the telephone, order office supplies, and file insurance claims.
Clinical – When working chairside, they hand dental tools to the dentist during exams or procedures, remove sutures, take x-rays, and make impressions for temporary crowns and bridges.
Training Requirements
Depending on the employer (and sometimes state regulations), you may need to complete a formal program as opposed to only receiving on-the-job training. The program you enroll in must be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, or you cannot take their certification exam. Many community colleges and technical schools offer such a program as well as some universities. They take nine moths to two years to complete and courses include: Anatomy and Physiology, Infection Control, and Psychology and the Special Patient.
Thirty-eight states require dental assistants to successfully pass the Certified Dental Assistant exam.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the annual median salary for this profession was $35,640 in 2013. Salary depends on location, education, and certification.
Expanded Functions Dental Assistants
Expanded functions dental assistants perform many of the same tasks as basic assistants, only they have added responsibilities, including:
Palliative Care – This involves maintenance on a patient's dental appliance such as fixing broken wires on braces, or changing the bands and bonds on braces so the patient can progress in his treatment.
Medications – During a procedure, expanded functions dental assistants administer anesthesia and other pain medications.
Appliance Removal – The removal of bonds, braces, and other dental appliances.
Miscellaneous Treatments – Applying sealants and taking face brow transfers for mounting study casts.
To become an expanded functions dental assistant, you will need to complete an expanded functions dental assisting program accredited by the Dental Assisting National Board. It usually takes about a year to complete a program at a community college or technical school, and coursework may include: Dental Materials, Dental Radiology, and Oral Biology.
You will need to take one of the following exams:
Certified Preventive Functions Dental Assistant – Administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, this exam covers coronal polish, topical anesthetic, and topical fluoride.
Certified Restorative Functions – Also administered by the DANB, this exam covers anatomy, morphology, and physiology, impressions, temporaries, isolation, sealants, and restorative functions.
The average salary for an expanded functions dental assistant is $49,000.
Working Environment for Both Basic and Expanded Functions Assistants
All dental assistants work in a clean, well-lit environment. When working on chairside duties, they wear gloves, eyewear, protective clothing and masks in order to protect patients and themselves from infectious diseases. Work settings include dental practices, nursing homes, public health, and schools.
Top Characteristics of a Successful Dental Assistant
A Desire to Serve Others – In order to have a successful career, you have to enjoy working with people from all walks of life.
Integrity – You always need to do the right thing.
Good Chairside Manner – You must be patient and personable with patients, especially those who are nervous about their exam or procedure.
Team Player – It is best if you work closely with your colleagues in order to provide the best patient care.
If you have any questions about dental assistant jobs, contact us to learn more about this wonderful career.


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Group seeks to hold Cincinnati Zoo responsible for gorilla death
CINCINNATI >> An animal protection watchdog group Tuesday called on federal authorities to hold the Cincinnati Zoo responsible for the death of an endangered western lowland gorilla.
The zoo's director, Thane Maynard, said Monday it remains safe for its 1.6 million annual visitors despite a weekend tragedy in which a gorilla was fatally shot to protect a 4-year-old boy who had entered its exhibit. But, he added that a review is underway to determine any improvements that can be made.
Maynard said the powerful gorilla was agitated and disoriented by the commotion during the 10 minutes after the boy fell and that the zoo stands by the decision to shoot 17-year-old Harambe. The boy was taken to a hospital and released Saturday evening; his family said he was "doing just fine" in a statement Sunday. He hasn't been identified publicly.
The Cincinnati-based Stop Animal Exploitation NOW said the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which inspects zoo facilities, should fine the zoo for violating the Animal Welfare Act by having an exhibit in which people can gain access to animals. The zoo didn't immediately respond Tuesday to requests for comment.
Tanya Espinosa, a spokeswoman for the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, said Tuesday there wasn't an investigation open yet, but that the service will "be looking into this incident."
"The (zoo's) barrier obviously isn't sufficient to keep the public out," the watchdog group's executive director, Michael Budkie, told The Associated Press. "Otherwise, Harambe wouldn't be dead."
He said the zoo has had past issues, including in March, when two polar bears wandered through an open den door into a service hallway The zoo reported March 16 that zoo visitors were moved for safety after a male and female bear entered the behind-the-scenes service area, but remained contained.
Zoo staff moved the bears back to their main containment area with two hours, the zoo said at the time, adding that there were no injuries to bears or people.
Jack Hanna, host of "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild," said the zoo made the right call by shooting the gorilla. Hanna said he saw video of the gorilla jerking the boy through the water and knew what would happen if the animal wasn't killed.
"I'll bet my life on this, that child would not be here today," Hanna told WBNS-TV.
In an interview with Boston television station WFXT, conservationist and television host Jeff Corwin suggested that the boy's family should shoulder some of the blame, saying "zoos aren't your baby sitter."
"I don't think this happened in seconds or minutes. I think this took time for this kid, this little boy, to find himself in that situation. Ultimately it's the gorilla that's paid this price," he said.
A Cincinnati police spokesman said Sunday that no charges against the parents were being considered. A spokeswoman for the family said Monday they had no plans to comment.
"I do think there's a degree of responsibility they have to be held to," said Kate Villanueva, a mother of two children from Erlanger, Kentucky, who started the "Justice for Harambe" page and attended a Monday vigil for the gorilla outside the Cincinnati Zoo.
The Gladys Porter Zoo in Brownsville, Texas, where Harambe spent most of his life, said its staff is deeply saddened by the gorilla's death. Harambe was sent to Cincinnati less than two years ago in hopes he would eventually breed with gorillas there.
Jerry Stones, facilities director at Gladys Porter Zoo raised Harambe since birth and has worked with the gorilla's family since they first entered the U.S., the Brownsville Herald reported. He spoke Monday about his relationship with Harambe.
"He was a character. . He grew up to be a beautiful, beautiful animal, never aggressive and never mean," Stones said, according to the newspaper. "He would tease the heck out of people and would do things to irritate you just like some kids."
Stones said he would take Harambe home with him when the gorilla was a baby and let him sleep on his bed, according to KRGV-TV.
There are critics of the zoo's decision to kill Harambe. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said the zoo should have had better barriers between humans and the gorillas.
Maynard said the atmosphere following the incident is "very emotional."
"Not everyone shares the same opinion and that's OK," he said. "But we all share the love for animals."
Maynard said the zoo has received messages of support and condolences from around the world, including from other zoo directors and gorilla experts. He said zoo visitors have been leaving flowers at the exhibit and asking how they could support gorilla conservation.


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Mattress Collections Ideas
The 3rd mattress ads on tv that you need to look closely at a mattress may be the serta mattress ads. The dual blouse is a kind of dresser dining table that includes two long drawers. Ordinarily, this type of dresser dining table has been set from the other side of the mattress. In addition, for the color, this dual dresser is often complemented each other with all the nightstands. In other words basically, these three-mattress collections are supposed to be complemented each other. The positioning and also the colors of the mattress sets decide that the accounts of your mattress.
The next professional ads is using a element of glow in the dark. To go with you at the darkness, this becomes the most suitable wall ribbon. Furthermore, it stays amazing with all the decal of shine in the dim. The decal can be bought at some layouts and rates. You may connect it on the wall without destroying it. The form with this sticker is chiefly used for decorating toddler and kids' mattress. It will make them seem more excited to stay more at the mattress. All these are some inspirations of mattress ads on tv that will be implemented.
Even a patriotism ads is often regarded to be modern group. It makes your mattress look spacious and contemporary. You require a storing cabinet collection. It's been mentioned before by which it's a crucial item. To find this contemporary furniture item, you can maintain a mattress cabinet for storage. A stand desk can be utilized saving furniture item. You can ascertain the modern mattress set components. You can find several needed pieces for your mattress. You should establish the elements prior to purchasing it. You can complete a mattress furnishings set using mattress, makeup table, a cabinet, and a storing cupboard. Make certain those haven't any larger size making a mattress seem total. The mattress ads on tv is the most suitable choice to enhance any mattress styles.
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Course Outline
Company Finance
- The nature of limited companies
- Share capital
- The stock exchange
- Venture capital
- Loan capital and debentures
- Retained profits
- Reporting requirements
Target audience
- Those who wish to understand the implications of decisions made across a range of financial accounting issues.
- Those who wish to develop the ability to analyse, interpret, and question the accounting information they may encounter in a business context.
- Those who wish to acquire a sound appreciation of accounting and finance in order to communicate and succeed in the business world.
- Non-accounting staff who desire a practical introduction to the fundamentals of financial accounting.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to understand:
- The nature of a limited company.
- The main external sources of finance available to limited companies, and their characteristics.
- The role of a stock exchange.
- The reporting requirements placed upon the directors of a company.
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Encryption: RC4.
Memory execution method: RuInMe[XP|Vista]
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Coder: Counterstrikewi
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Epeius was a character in Greek mythology. He was a Greek soldier during the Trojan War. He built the Trojan Horse, commissioned by Odysseus because Athena had told him in a dream she would be with him to help build it. The horse was hollow and was large enough hold 30 Greek soldiers equipped with all their armor. Interestingly, Epeius made the Trojan horse so tall that it could not fit through any of the gates of Troy. The trap door of the horse was fastened with a special catch that only Epeius could undo. After constructing the massive horse, he chose the other 29 soldiers that would accompany him inside the horse.
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Hi friends! I'm pleased to share that Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself has been selected for the Great Autumn sale! From now until Monday, September 26th you can get twenty-three powerful eBooks for $.99 each.
You can see the full list of titles available for $.99 here.
About the Book
Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself features forty stories from Tiny Buddha contributors, each touching upon a lesson crucial to self-love. The book will help you:
- Release shame about your past and the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck
- See yourself as beautiful and valuable, with all your flaws and weaknesses
- Accept yourself more and judge yourself less
- Forgive yourself for your mistakes and stop being hard on yourself
- Minimize the need for approval to feel more confident
- Let go of the comparisons that keep you feeling inferior
- Feel complete so that you no longer look to others to fill a void within yourself
- Find the courage to share your authentic self for deeper connections with others
- Learn to take care of yourself instead of putting everyone else's needs first
- Believe that you're valuable so you can start creating a life you love
If you've enjoyed the authentic, vulnerable stories on the blog, and you're seeking insights to help you tame you inner critic, Tiny Buddha's Guide to Loving Yourself may just what you need.
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The crux of this article is based on the art and craft of flipping domains for a livelihood. It is a skill that can be honed to perfection and fine tuned to cash in on the right opportunity at the right time. Yes, there are several people out there who have mastered this skill after learning the finer nuances of this business the hard way. Their experiences made them smarter than they originally were. Their mistakes must have burnt big holes in their pockets but the learning that they gleaned from these mistakes was invaluable. We give you a gist of all these invaluable insights. These hints and tips will help you understand the concept of domain flipping and tell you how you can make good money by being aware and alert at all times.
Other terms that are associated with domain flipping:
Domain flipping, website flipping or web real estate sales etc are some terms that are usually used to address this kind of trade or business.
It is exactly like the real estate business that we conduct in our real lives using real land or property. The only difference is that here we are doing it in the virtual world. Most people who initially experiment with this business either give up mid way or fail miserably at it for two reasons.
They are not fully aware of what the whole concept is. They are unable to accurately gauge the amount of time, money, energy, knowledge and skill set that they will need in order to make a success out of this kind of business.
Let us start at the very beginning to make this process an easier one for you.
When an internet marketer buys domains with the sole and specific purpose of disposing it at the right time to the right client at the right price – the concept is called as flipping domains. He does not have any personal interest in domain whatsoever. His interest in the domain is only for monetary purposes. The internet marketer makes a small initial financial investment(less than $10) and then spends a fair amount of time and energy to enhance his profits. He uses all his awareness, his knowledge, his expertise and his skills to enhance the value of the domain that he has bought. And for all these intangible investments he may end up earning as much as twelve times his initial financial investment! It's a small wonder then – that every person out there in the real world is not trying his hand at this kind of virtual business. The profits are truly too tempting to pass up and often they run into seven digit figures. So keep counting all those numbers as you learn how to really get all that money into your own bank account!
How to enhance the value of the domain that you just bought?
There are two ways to do this.
Either You develop the website to increase its value Or Simply find another buyer who is keen on buying the domain that you have at any price that you think is fair enough. This in turn means that the domain or the website that you have bought and developed is really worth the money that they are willing to spend on.
Here is the crux of the whole business.
We strongly recommend that you always visit expireddomains.net before you go about the next step. You will need to create a new account and register yourself there. It is a free service and the process is very simple. Once you register yourself on this site, you will gain access to all kinds of domains for different kinds of websites.
Always make buying a .com domain your top priority. There is a simple and practical reason for this – it is easier to sell than other domains.
Always try to buy shorter domain names – again – people prefer starting small and then expanding their website at later stage. So it works both ways.
Once you focus on buying only .com domains – you will save yourselves hours of tedious work – simply because the other kinds of domains have been filtered out of your search.
We strongly recommend that you shop around and don't always just use Go Daddy. There only one reason to use godaddy:
The site it easy to use and navigate through. The users just have to register their account on their site and follow a simple set of instructions to buy the domain that they are interested in.
Also see How much does it cost to buy a domain name Another alternative to getting the right domain is to buy a domain from someone else. There can be several reason for someone to sell off their website. They may not have enough time to manage the website, they lost interest etc. Search around in flippa.com and you may land a great deal!
We have already discussed how to do this at the beginning of this article. We just need to keep in mind that developing the website is the most crucial phase of the entire business plan. We need to ensure that the website that we finally decide to sell is worth the time, effort, money, knowledge and skills that we have invested in.
So even if we ultimately plan to sell the website to a great buyer – we need to keep in mind that unless we deliver good stuff – no one is going to be actually interested in buying it from us.
We strongly recommend that you visit flippa.com. This website is in fact a virtual market where people can buy and sell their domains or websites or apps. First we need to create our own free account.
Then all we have to do is add our domain here and put it up for sale.
Potential buyers will get in touch with you.
Negotiate on the price and once the deal is clinched all you need to do is to transfer the domain to the buyer.
A word of caution: Remember that there are hundreds of other people out there who are competing with you. Negotiate fairly and hard. Always keep in mind all the time, effort and money that you have invested in developing the website. Refrain from succumbing to the temptation of selling to the first buyer who gets in touch with you or selling it a throw away price.
If you have reached this stage – it means that all the major hurdles have been crossed. All you have to do now is to transfer the domain to your potential buyer. Simply go to http://support.godaddy.com/help/article/822/moving-a-domain-name-out-of-your-account
Follow the instructions.
Transfer the domain out of your account …
Reap the rewards of all your hard work!
The conclusion of this write up will be all the learning and the exposure and the experience that you gained from the entire process. Whether it is selling real estate in the real world or selling domains in the virtual world – there is a lot of hard work that is involved. But we also need to work smart – in fact we need to have a lot of foresight and visualize things and potential problems that we might face in the long run – in order to strike the right bargain at the right time with the right buyer.
It is most certainly not a cake walk. The intense competition will prove that to you – but if we work hard and work smart – and allow our experience, intuition and business sense to guide us – there is a strong chance that we might end up earning not only our bread and butter from this kind of business – we will also have ample jam and cheese to spread on our sandwiches! ! Happy business day to all our readers reading this!


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In essence if the counter can't load, the swirly circle on the chrome tab goes round and round endlessly until the script times out after about a minute. My script is below:
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Now there must be a better way of doing this without using document.write, but I don't know how. Also I need to ensure that should the counter not be able to be loaded for what ever reason, that the main web page that it is implemented on continues loading as normal and does not wait endlessly until the script times out.
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Holiday Wishlist: Kate Spade
If the Duchess of Cambridge were an American princess, I have no doubt that we'd be seeing her in pieces from Kate Spade, a retailer that features fun twists on classic shapes and designs for the young and the young at heart. While they're perhaps best known for their handbags, the company also makes jewelry. Here are five of my favorite pieces currently for sale...
Love the modern fringe necklaces worn by the Swedish royal ladies? The Meteor Shower Statement Necklace is an equally fun take on the classic fringe design. ($498)
The company's collections are always stocked with simple bangle bracelets featuring cheeky secret messages -- the enamel and gold-plated Heart of Gold Idiom Bangle is a reminder to be beautiful both inside and out. ($32)
The Small Square Stud Earrings come in nine different colors, but because they're costume, you can afford to own as many pairs as you like. The navy blue pair, with their luminous sapphire hue, are really speaking to me. ($38)
'Tis the season to wear a watch with a band so glittery and so sparkly that you won't be able to stop staring at your own wrist! Even better, the Pave Interchangeable Strap Metro Watch also comes with a navy band for slightly less effervescent occasions. ($225)
If you're a loveable four-eyes like me, you might want to honor your nearsightedness with the Goreski Glasses Ring -- it's almost too cute. ($48)
Are any of Kate Spade's jewelry pieces calling your name this holiday season?
Disclaimer: I was not compensated for writing this post in any way, and Kate Spade did not sponsor it. The opinions expressed here are solely mine.


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I am a big Twitter fanatic. I can tell myself I am going to quickly jump on and just see if anyone has posted to my account. But before I know it, literally hours have gone by and I am in shock at the time I have wasted. Though it is a rather entertaining and even productive kind of time wasting that I just can't seem to curb.
My only consolation is that I am not alone in this habit. Twitter is one of the most popular social media sites on the web, and it is an addiction that is admitted freely by many. For those of you who join me in tweeting obsession, I am about to make the problem so much worse for you. You can thank me later.
These five hashtags are useful for many facets of life. They are also very interesting and full of information. Get ready to waste an afternoon, and check them out.
Note: If you are not sure of how to effectively subscribe to hashtags, refer to this article on using Tweetdeck to monitor news.
1. #HowTo
Want to learn how to do something? You aren't alone; how-to sites are some of the most popular around. But even if you don't have anything specific that you want to do, you will when you look around at the posts under this hashtag. Everything from how to properly wash a car to how to rewire your own home is represented under this general header. I have learned things I never even knew I wanted to know thanks to time spent looking at the results this search gave me. Do you know how to groom a poodle properly? I do, and I don't even have one.
I am a big DIY fan, though perhaps not the most talented in the area. At the very least, I give my projects a fair shot and am successful at least 15% of the time. You might be more adept at that sort of thing than I am. But whether you are an upcycling guru or just interested in becoming more self sufficient, you will get a ton of tips with this hashtag.
3. #Homemaking
Your mind might go to June Cleaver when you hear the term, but you don't have to wear pearls when you vacuum to be interested in homemaking. All it really means is that you take pride in where you live, and you want your house to be a positive environment for yourself and others. Which is a hell of an undertaking for the majority of us, men and women alike…there is just so much to do in a day. Get practical tips on how to maintain your home with minimum time and effort, cut back on how much work you have to put into it and more.
4. #Fitness
Obesity is a major problem that is reaching a global crisis. But it isn't the only concern – even if you are slim, you could be less than at the optimum peak of fitness. Get tips on how to incorporate exercise into even the busiest schedule, find out routines that will target that trouble area and get the body you want no matter what your fitness level. People from all over the world are facing the same struggles and have the same goals. You can find them here, and support (or commiserate with) one another.
5. #Organize
I am a bit obsessive about organization. Not because I am particularly organized myself, but because I need to be and am not, making it a constant thought in my head that I have to get started. I am happy to report that since finding this hashtag, I am much better off than I was. Mainly because there are tips for even the laziest people (like me).
Do you know of any good, useful hashtags you would like to share? Let us know in the comments.


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Web of Trust is the Robert De Niro of Reputation Sites
Ben Stiller had the Circle of Trust, and us nerds get the Web of Trust. It's a new reputation site that looks to the community to rate the websites its members come across. Download the software and you'll get a browser add-on for reporting sites as you come across them. And you don't have to limit this to the bad sites. Saying how you feel about the good sites is just as important in the grand scheme of things. This system actually operates in a very similar manner to StumbleUpon, but it's specifically designed for determining websites' reputations.
WOT ranks on 4 separate parameters: trust worthiness, vendor reliability, privacy and child safety. Once you've gotten the software added, WOT will let you know when you're about to visit a dangerous site. A warning from WOT will actually appear once you type in the URL for a site that's been marked as dangerous. You can still enter the site, of course, at your own risk.
Unlike several other reputation sites, WOT relies entirely on user contributions. This means that early users won't find the site as resourceful, and there's a potential for the system to be gamed. Additionally, WOT only looks at websites, which leaves you to the wolves when it comes to determining the reputation of an individual on a particular social networking site. TrustPlus is a reputation network that deals specifically with user reputations, and takes into account other aspects of web behavior and profile content to determine one's reputation.
One thing I actually find to be a hindrance to WOT is the way in which you vote on a site's parameters. In some cases, vendor reliability doesn't apply to a site. In other cases, the matter of privacy can be quite subjective. I feel that WOT could find other ways to tease more specific information from contributing users for a more detailed look at these parameters.
Lastly, I'd like to say that I think WOT has a lot of potential and could prove beneficial for web surfers based on the contributions of its users. However, there's not much you can do with WOT without becoming a member, and you can't become a member without first downloading the software. What's up with that? Check out the features page on WOT's site and you can "test" it out by typing in an URL to see its trust score. Otherwise, you'll need to download the software in order to take full advantage of WOT's service.


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Korea's Trending Boygroup BTS Members' Ideal Type of Girl
As K-Pop fans, we can choose any boygroup member as our ideal type of boy, but we can not deny that we also curious as to what kind of girl our favorite idols' like or prefer. Korea's trending boygroup, BTS is the center of public attention for their achievements in the music industry, and not only in Korea but they have won world class awards as well. With impressive talents and good looking visuals, we can expect that they may also have rather interesting ideal type. Want to know more about their ideal type? Let's check it out!
BTS' Attraction towards SNSD
SNSD or Girls' Generation is a well known girl group, they have many popular songs and have been appearing on various dramas as well as variety shows. With their own charm, they managed to catch attention from some BTS members too. On one of YaMan TV episodes BTS revealed that they do not have even a single girl group member's number and they thought it was because all of them never stayed in another agency. Then HaHa, one of the MCs, asked them which girl group they want to get close to. Suga and V said they want to get close to Girls' Generation. The other members like Jimin and Jin said they want to get close to Red Velvet while the Maknae and Jungkok, wanted to get close to IU.
BTS' Age Gap with Their Ideal Type of Girls
Everyone has their own preference in age gap between them and their future boyfriend/girlfriend or their ideal type. For Jin, the age gap between him and his girlfriend can be 5 years and he probably prefers someone younger than him. For the leader, Rap Monster, age is just a number so it does not concern him that much. As for J-hope, the only important thing is the age of love. For Suga, according to his fellow members, he likes someone younger than him. But he might be like someone older too, since his crushes were older girls. For Jimin, it can be someone older by one to two years and younger by one to five years. For V, he is similar to Rap Monster, age does not really matter that much but he prefers younger girls. As for the youngest member of the group, Jungkook, since he started his career at such a young age, he prefers older girls.
BTS' Ideal Clothes for Their Ideal Type
Rap Monster: likes casual style so he likes girls that look good in a simple white T-shirt with a pair of jeans and high red Converse.
Jin: he likes girls that wear tops that are one size larger with skinny jeans and also wear cute shoes. Leather shoes, bracelets, and/or glasses since he likes cute girls.
Suga: he likes girls that suit any kind of clothes but to be more specific girls that can wear simple and plain clothes with Nike Air Jordans 11.
J-hope: girl that wears feminine clothes but not that fancy because he thinks the most important thing is to wear clothes that suit your body.
Jimin: prefers girls that wear oversized blouses or shirts with a pair of jeans or shorts that match the top.
V: V likes girls that dresses up like him, usually wears a hoodie (with a very large hood) with skinny jeans or a skirt. For shoes, it can be red or white converse, gray Vans, or black Adidas.
Jungkook: he said he does not really know much about fashion or clothing but he prefers girl that wears oversized shirts with shorts and the color can be all black. For shoes it can be sneakers from Vans or Converse.
BTS Foreign Ideal Type
It is normal to have a certain ideal type of girl from outside your country, and some BTS member have revealed their foreign ideal type names, how about we check on them?
When he was asked about his foreign ideal type of girl, Jungkook chose Emma Watson. Jungkook finds her very attractive. For us, it is not surprising since everyone also loves Emma Watson since her Hermione days for her beauty, brain, and acting skills.
The oldest BTS member, Jin, chose the captivating Scarlett Johansson as his foreign ideal type. Jin said Scarlett Johansson is so charming, even for Korean people her charm is captivating.
V chose a British actress, Kaya Scodelario, as his ideal type among other foreign celebrities. V fell for her charm after he saw her on one of her series.


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