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Donald Trump paid a higher tax rate in 2005 than most people in his income group
Trump paid $38 million in taxes on $150 million of reported income that year, for an effective average tax rate of 25.3 percent. But that year, those among the top 0.1 percent of taxpayers had an average tax rate of 22.48 percent, according to data from the Tax Foundation.
Trump and Taxes
Property taxes are public records that could be reported on if one desired. It should be obvious (even without his personal returns) that Trump is the original source of much pubic revenue. Each Trump property pays significant property taxes. I would venture that the Trump Tower in New York probably pays more in property taxes than is paid in all types of taxes by most individuals or corporations.
Conservative Leaders Demand Trump Disclose Hidden Tax Returns
The American people have a right to know that the man or woman who would lead them is beyond reproach in matters of personal finances. If you will not make your returns public we can only assume, at this point, that you are hiding something. Something which, if revealed, could seriously damage your quest for the White House.
Romney: 'No legit reason' Trump can't release tax returns
Mitt Romney on Thursday night kept up his attacks on GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump for not publicly releasing his tax returns. "No legit reason @realDonaldTrump can't release returns while being audited, but if scared, release earlier returns no longer under audit," he tweeted during the GOP debate in Houston, hosted by CNN.
The Coming OCare Nightmare For Low-Income Tax Payers
People accustomed to filing postcard-sized 1040EZ now face bewildering complex forms that "no one can understand" and may lose their refunds and/or pay penalties.
IRS Won't Help Elderly, Disabled W/ Returns
"Taxpayers who need help are not getting it, & tax compliance is likely to suffer," said a report by an IRS watchdog. IRS Comm. John Koskinen says budget cuts are forcing the agency to reduce taxpayer services and other functions.
IRS Paid $46M to Immigrant Frauds
Two IRS employees tried to report thousands of undocumented aliens filed & received tax refunds.


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Provide inspiration for little Van Goghs everywhere with our very own drawing toys and panting sets, or entertain investigative minds with our fantastic science collection, including globes, chemistry sets, telescopes and more.
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Today (15 October), a major new initiative to tackle predatory and irresponsible payday lenders was launched in Parliament.
The 'Charter to Stop the Payday Loan Rip-off' is a response to recent proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for regulating payday lenders. The proposals are welcome but do not go far enough. The Charter lays out what needs to be done to regulate these lenders properly.
The Charter has been created by Church Action on Poverty in partnership with an influential cross-party group of MPs and some of Britain's biggest debt, consumer and anti-poverty organisations – including Which?, Citizens Advice, StepChange Debt Charity and the Centre for Responsible Credit.
Church Action on Poverty has published a report to accompany the Charter, and set up an e-action which allows supporters to call on their MPs to back the Charter. Anyone interested in reading the report or taking part should visit www.church-poverty.org.uk/drowningindebt
Niall Cooper, Director of Church Action on Poverty, said: "Payday lending, based on charging extortionate interest rates and extorting money from the poor through unfair and predatory lending practices, has no place in society. It is the modern-day equivalent of usury, which is strongly condemned within virtually all religious traditions. We urge the FCA to seize this opportunity to provide real protection to poor and vulnerable customers from companies who are currently ripping them off."
Added Paul Blomfield MP, who has developed the Charter: "Payday lenders are ripping off millions of people, trapping them in spirals of debt. The FCA's proposals for regulation are a step in the right direction, but they don't go far enough. We want members of the public, MPs, councils and charities to back the Charter and join our call for tougher regulation and enforcement. If this 'once in a generation' opportunity is missed, payday lenders will be able to carry on exploiting people."
At the launch in Parliament there will be brief contributions from each of the supporting organisations, as well as the Chairs of the All-Party Parliamentary Groups on Debt and Personal Finance, Financial Education and Credit Unions, Yvonne Fovargue MP, Justin Tomlinson MP, and Damian Hinds MP. There will also be contributions from Lord Mitchell and Adrian Bailey MP, Chair of the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee.
Full text of the Charter to Stop the Payday Loan Rip-off:
We believe irresponsible payday lending and other high-cost credit is damaging the health and wealth of our country. Payday lenders are exploiting millions of people across the UK, trapping them in spirals of debt, and the problem is getting worse.
Payday lenders are breaking promises they made in their own customer charter. Self-regulation has failed. We call for effective regulation of payday lenders and high cost credit, which is properly enforced, to:
- Stop them giving loans to people who can't realistically afford to pay them back
- Stop them repeatedly rolling over loans and creating spiralling debt
- Stop hidden or excessive charges
- Stop them raiding borrowers' bank accounts without their knowledge and leaving them in hardship
- Stop irresponsible advertising and instead provide clear and transparent information
- Require lenders to promote free and independent debt advice, and ensure they co-operate with other services to help people get out of debt.
We also want action to support the growth of credit unions and other forms of more responsible lending; we want banks to increase the availability of credit to people on low and middle incomes; and we want new research undertaken now on capping the total cost of credit.


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To become a plastic surgeon, you would need to obtain a bachelor's degree, be accepted and graduate from medical school, then be selected for and complete a residency in plastic surgery. The best major you could choose for your undergraduate bachelor degree would be a degree that is demanding, relatable to medicine, and increases your chances for acceptance to medical school all while finishing the prerequisites for that med school (these are unique for the school and listed on their websites). A major in pre-med is the usual route, but not necessary as long as the prerequisites are complete (other science-based majors like biology are commonly used). Acceptance in to medical school also relies on overall GPA, MCAT scores, community service, essay quality, letters of reference, and performance on interviews.


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CHIEF Nhlanhlayamangwe Felix Ndiweni of Ntabazinduna has been accused of abusing his position to further the agenda of the opposition MDC Alliance with the ruling Zanu-PF party challenging him to step down from the chieftaincy and join mainstream politics.
Apparently angered by the Government's decision to resettle an indigenous farmer at a property in Ntabazinduna previously occupied by a white family, Chief Ndiweni last week addressed a Press conference in Bulawayo and called for tougher sanctions against Zimbabwe.
Chief Ndiweni sensationally appealed to the international community to escalate sanctions on President Mnangagwa's Government, claiming it has failed to pursue democracy.
It is understood that before addressing the Press Club, Chief Ndiweni wrote to a number of foreign embassies calling for further sanctions to be imposed on Zimbabwe.
He has also set up a parallel organisation to the Chiefs Council under the banner of College of Amakhosi where he is reportedly seeking to rope in some traditional leaders from Matabeleland and the Midlands provinces.
After the 2018 elections, Chief Ndiweni visited MDC Alliance president Mr Nelson Chamisa to "endorse" the opposition leader.
Besides his links with the MDC, Chief Ndiweni has had liaisons with secessionist movement Mthwakazi Republic.
However, the relationship between the two is said to have suffered a temporary knock after Chief Ndiweni and some colleagues visited Mr Chamisa to update him on the "installation" of a Ndebele King who is domiciled in South Africa.
Zanu-PF Matabeleland North provincial person Cde Richard Moyo said they are aware of all Chief Ndiweni's shenanigans.
"He must just join politics and leave the chieftaincy. He should come into mainstream politics by joining these political parties that he is aligned to or even form his own and we will show him how winning politics is played, he has no chance against Zanu-PF," he said.
"In pursuit of a political agenda, he has chosen to advocate for the suffering of the people instead of working towards their development and unity. We know that initially he was running with secessionist movements like Mthwakazi and later we heard he was endorsing Chamisa despite his loss in the 2018 elections."
Cde Moyo called on traditional leaders to ignore Chief Ndiweni and continue working for the people.
"He has shown his true colours and his destructive politics and I don't think any self respecting traditional leader who has their people at heart can follow such kind of behaviour. They should just ignore his attempts to divide the chiefs in the country," he said.
In a statement on Sunday, the Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Mr Nick Mangwana, said Chief Ndiweni's utterances were inhumane and against our cultural beliefs.
''Chief Ndiweni sentiments are deplorable, parochial and ignorant coming from a traditional leader,'' he said.
''It's tragic that one of those constitutionally expected to uphold our customary values and community cohesion has chosen to not only be a controversial political player but to repeat a shameful familial history by calling for suffering to be visited upon the people of Zimbabwe.''
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Effects of Top Leadership on Morale
The upper management of a company often sets the tone for corporate culture, both through policy implementation and personnel interaction. An optimistic, confident attitude from an accessible upper management team can convey a sense of well-being and corporate stability, thereby increasing company morale. A somber, inaccessible pool of leaders, on the other hand, can encourage an atmosphere of fear and distrust and decrease morale among the ranks.
Employee Input Policy
Policies and procedures define the parameters of a business' operating strategy. When top leaders make it known that employees are valued and that their input is desired, it increases morale. If upper management does not solicit or take into consideration employee concerns, ideas and suggestions, it can decrease morale and productivity and increase turnover.
Workplace Environment
Top leaders often define the workplace environment, from traffic flow and workstations to attitude and approach. In an environment where teamwork, brainstorming and autonomous work are valued, employees enjoy an increase in morale. When employees are micromanaged by upper leadership and have no flexibility in their schedules, it can make them feel overwhelmed and underappreciated, therefore decreasing morale.
Open-Door Policy
When top leaders have an open-door policy, they welcome employee interaction, making workers feel like an important part of the company. Leaders who work behind closed doors and meet with employees infrequently often lose touch with the issues and concerns of their workforce. This can make it difficult to assess employee attitudes, potentials for conflict and issues than can decrease productiveness. Leaders who are out of touch with employee morale often add to the low morale issue with their attitudes and approach.
Opportunity for Advancement
Top leaders who provide mentoring, ongoing professional development and opportunities for advancement within the company often have employees with higher morale. Employees do not simply go about their daily routines; they aim for something better, contributing to the company on a higher level. Employees who feel they have a future with a company, encouraged by top leaders, are less likely to quit and are more likely to have a high morale.
Participatory Management
Participatory management describes the hands-on approach of top leaders. Managers and directors who participate in staff meetings, lead group brainstorming sessions and develop professional relationships with staffers can create a strong sense of morale. When upper managers fail to associate with staffers or take a personal interest in the day-to-day activities of an office, there often is a sense of low morale among the workforce.
Perks and Benefits
The perks and benefits top leaders provide for workers can convey to employees the value they have to the company. A range of benefit offerings, such as flex-time, health insurance, profit-sharing and retirement plans, sends a positive message to employees. Workers feel a decreased sense of worth when top leaders withhold benefits, especially when they are financially able to comfortably provide them.
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Forbes Opinion #ForeignAffairs
By Ali Safavi
Mr. Safavi (@amsafavi) is a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
In autumn of 1985, I attended a hearing on Iran at the House Foreign Affairs Committee. "Who is this Iranian leader who wants to change Iran's policies?" one lawmaker asked the expert, referring to Parliament Speaker Ali-Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani as a "moderate." As an Iranian living in exile, I was stunned. "Where are they getting this idea that Rafsanjani is a moderate?" I whispered to a colleague
The answer came a year later, when the Iran-Contra Affair broke. On November 4, 1986, it was Rafsanjani who told the story of U.S. emissaries presenting a Bible, a revolver and a key-shaped cake to Iran as a friendly gesture to facilitate the release of American hostages in Lebanon in exchange for arms shipments to Tehran. Speaking at the former U.S. embassy in Tehran, Rafsanjani chose the anniversary of the embassy takeover to embarrass the United States.
Subsequent investigations in the U.S. confirmed that the American delegation had met with Rafsanjani and his protégé, current president Hassan Rouhani. As Secretary of State George Shultz put it, the mullahs had taken the U.S. to the cleaners.
Read More: http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2017/02/03/rafsanjanis-death-could-end-3-decades-of-western-fantasies-about-iran/#5c9bc1e87578
Source: #FreeIran: Rafsanjani's Death Could End 3 Decades Of Western Fantasies About #Iran


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The Brampton Business Centre in Staffordshire
Brampton Business Centre is located within the beautiful conservation area of Newcastle under Lyme.
Offering state of the art broadband and telephones without any reconnection charge, are just two good reasons to take space. The old Georgian building, originally a girls' boarding school has 21st century features.
The friendly, relaxed atmosphere is enjoyed by all residents. We offer more car parking facility than any other office building locally.
One can sit and enjoy the beautiful gardens at lunch or a short walk into the town of Newcastle.
There are two buildings one of which does not have VAT levied on the rent which can help medical and insurance companies. The lease is monthly with one calendar month's notice, so no restrictive contracts.
Equidistant between Manchester & Birmingham on the motorway, well situated in the middle of the country, close to rail links, makes it an ideal location to take office space.
Strategically located midway between Manchester and Birmingham. Convenient for Stoke-on-Trent, Nottingham, Derby, Stafford, Telford, Shrewsbury and the Midlands.
Telephone, Fax and Broadband connection are already fitted in every office ready for use. Virtual office facilities available.
Generous car parking, set within trees, flowerbeds, traditional gardens and lawns.
The simple licensing agreement can be terminated by giving notice of one calendar month.
Up-to-date office services are available as needed:
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General information and objectives
The site lies within the private property of an old finca in the Felanitx parish to the Southwest of the Island of Mallorca, about 3,5 km Southwest of Cas Concos des Cavaller. The path to the site consists of dirt and gravel tracks and a final 10 min walk. This relatively remote location is probably the reason for the lacking archaeological documentation and scientific awareness of this site.
Previous Research
The site at Es Rossells was first surveyed in 1956 by collaborators of the German Archaeological Institute Madrid. A part of the wall was sketched and parts were photographically documented. The following illustration of this documentation consists of a short description and four photographs taken by Guillermo Rosselló Bordoy of the general site report (1962, 267-268). There is a further mention in an article about the Talaiot settlement of S'Illot written by the cooperation partners Otto-Hermann Frey and G. Rosselló Bordoy. Presented here are a revised plan and the elevation drawings of the wall as well as a short description of the context of documentation (1964, 68-71).Survey 1956 (Frey/Bordoy 1964, ill. 7).
Project Objectives
The Talaoit settlement of Es Rossells is unexplored which is a unique circumstance considering the size and preservation of the monument and the fact that it lies on a fully developed island. The project is planned for three years and its objective is, aside from the training of students, the documentation of materials and their conditions with the least possible intrusion on the vegetation. These are the specific objectives: (1) Tachymetric documentation of the outside wall including the inner edges in order to quantify the mass and determine the preservation conditions (Plan 2014). Photogrammetric documentation of the entire facade in order to analyse the design characteristics, stone works and sizes. (2) To clean and document the visible structures on the surface at the possible Talaiot to the Northeast of the settlement and its immediate vicinity. (3) A small sondage close to a recently located entry in the Northeast so as to clarify the stratigraphy on the outside of the wall, its fundamentation and in order to extract organic materials for radiocarbon dating.
O.-H. Frey/G. Rosselló Bordoy, Eine Talayot-Siedelung bei S'Illot, Mallorca. Madrider Mitteilungen 5, 1964, 55–71.
G. Rosselló Bordoy, Notas de arqueología de Cataluña y Balears. Ampurias 24, 1962, 267–268, 270 ill. 25, Taf. V.1–2.


text: We enjoyed reading the story The Little Fir Tree in Year 2 this week. We have undertaken lots of independent challenges based on the story, as well as working on many focused tasks. One focus activity that the children particularly enjoyed was when we learned how to describe Christmas trees and decorations in Welsh. They then used the Welsh describing words to label their own amazing Christmas tree designs. Gwaith ardderchog, Blwyddyn 2!


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Listening To Gandhi In The Age Of Consumption In India
When it came to the pitfalls of a consumption-driven model of growth, Gandhi was remarkably prescient.
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In an effort to get better at working with Kinja's backend codebase (which is largely in Scala), a group of us at FMG have been taking the Functional Programming Principles in Scala course on Coursera. So far I'm having a great time!
In the process of ramping up, I learned about an interesting feature in IntelliJ IDEA: Scala Worksheets! I'm pretty sure Scala IDE for eclipse implemented them first and that JetBrains implemented it later. Either way, they look like this:
As far as I can tell, they work like this:
- Worksheets are named with the .sc extension, rather than .scala
- Worksheets consist of a single object literal with some number of statements in the body
- You can run a whole worksheet by clicking the green button
- When you run a worksheet, the result of each line in the object block gets rendered on the right hand panel
In the Coursera course, Odersky uses them when writing simple code snippets to demonstrate new concepts. In terms of the user experience, it has a more casual feel and a quicker turnaround time as compared to a traditional full-on sbt project that you would get with a REPL, combined with the ability to go back and edit things you've ran as with a script file.
Being a data engineer, I of course immediately noticed the similarities to Jupyter, which we use to prototype and share analyses with other engineers and analysts. Moreover, as someone who googles open source projects as a hobby, I came up with an idea for setting up a Scala notebook on my desktop, and not too much later I had it working! I'm honestly pretty proud.
Instead of Jupyter, I decided to try out nteract. nteract is a Jupyter-compatible notebook written in electron. The upshot of this is that I get a notebook app that doesn't require me to run a webserver, plus the ability to use arbitrary Jupyter kernels. You can read more about nteract on their blog!
Jupyter's kernels are what allow it to run arbitrary languages other than python. As long as a kernel's been written for it, you can use it (and there are many). Common alternate environments for Jupyter include R, Julia and pyspark. Today we're installing a Jupyter kernel for Scala.
As it turns out, there's actually a pretty decent (so far) Scala kernel for Jupyter. It comes with support for many of Ammonite's features (Ammonite being a collection of projects around using Scala in a REPL or as a shell), as well as (not tested by me, yet) support for inline plot generation. Sick!
Getting all of this to work is shockingly easy. My system, a macbook, already has java installed, Scala installed with homebrew, and python installed via anaconda. You can likely follow this process with a few modifications on Linux. On Windows, you might have some problems. If you try either of these platforms, leave a comment! With that, the process is as follows:
- Install nteract. I used the dmg.
- Follow the directions for installing the python kernel. I'm using anaconda, so I used the anaconda install directions.
- Following jupyter-scala's Quick Start directions, download this shell script. What this script does is download coursier to a tmpfile, which I've been describing to people as "npx but for Scala", uses it to run a pure scala installer, and then delete the tmpfile. Dope! I edited the shell script to use Scala 2.12, though this likely works with Scala 2.11 as well.
- Now you should be able to fire up nteract, click "Language" in the top bar, and see both your anaconda python install and Scala!
So far it's great! I get most of the advantages of the worksheet, but now I can run and re-run individual cells rather than the whole file. You do end up trading out the IDE's features for Ammonite REPL features, but as someone who's not used to using tools like IDEA I don't have very strong opinions on this.
Happy notebooking!


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Creative agency Alma from Mexico has launched a new campaign called "Adios Cliches". Below you can see the beautifully shot video "Mustache".
The video features a very tough guy, entering the bar. It is just like from a spaghetti western movies. The hero has a special yet funny ability – he shoots with his mustache. Literally, there are tiny guns on this mustache.
The campaign is made for the Hola Mexico Film Festival. The video is supposed to break the stereotype about Mexican movies. It is not only about wrestling, tacos and mariachi bands.


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Every year I look for a new cookie recipe, just to mix things up a bit, and over the post-Thanksgiving week a few requests came in from other baking explorers. One in particular was looking for a new take on peanut butter cookies.
Found one, in "Sharing Our Mene Best," a benefit cookbook for Moanalua High School's Project Graduation United. These Peanut Butter-Filled Peanut Butter Cookies are credited to Jesse Victor's Mom, class of 2009.
To buy the cookbook (which contains loads more intriguing recipes, such as Daddy's BBQ Ribs for Babes and Lono's Heavenly Chocolate Chip Cookies), send $12 plus $5 postage ($8 for mainland orders). Write checks to MoHS PG United and send to Sherry Teruya, 1314 S. King St. Suite 1162, Honolulu 96814. Call 221-9837 or e-mail email@example.com.
Cream butter with sugars. Add peanut butter; blend. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until well-incorporated. Add flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are incorporated.
Divide dough in thirds and roll each in waxed paper to form a 2-inch diameter log. Refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place peanut butter filling in plastic sandwich bag and cut a small piece from one corner.
Cut logs into thin slices and place on cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Squeeze a dollop of filling onto each slice and top with a second slice. (If filling squishes out, let dough sit to soften a bit.) Mark a crisscross on top of each cookie with fork dipped in sugar. Bake 13 to 15 minutes, until golden.
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Peanut butter has got to be one of my favorite foods. I practically lived on it in college (that and Nutella) and have baked my fair share of peanut butter cookies. Like I said here, peanut butter cookies are my weakness.
In general, I prefer the homemade variety to any bakery's (although Momofuku Milk Bar does have a killer peanut butter cookie for any of you New Yorkers out there). I've got a number of tried and true recipes that I turn to when I'm looking for a peanut butter fix, but I'm always intrigued by a new recipe and this one caught my eye because it's flourless. No flour here–just peanut butter, sugar, vanilla, salt, and an egg. Simple to make and easy to eat… these are my kind of cookies.
With so few ingredients and no flour, they are rich, dense, and really packed with peanut flavor. A touch of Fleur de Sel on top doesn't hurt either.
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Adapted from Claire Robinson
1 cup natural peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
Fleur de Sel, for sprinkling
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees with the oven racks in the upper middle and lower middle positions. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, vanilla, and pinch of salt until well combined. Add the egg and mix well.
Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon to portion out the dough onto the prepared cookie sheets with 12 cookies per sheet. Then take the tines of a fork to make crosshatches on each cookie (wet the fork with water to prevent sticking) and sprinkle the tops with a little Fleur de Sel.
Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden around the edges. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.
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Egypt: Industry Minister – Negotiations To Sign Free Trade Agreement Between Egypt, EAEC To Start Soon
Industry, Trade and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Minister Mounir Fakhry Abdel-Nour said that preparations are underway to start negotiations for signing a free trade agreement between Egypt and the Eurasian Economic Community (EAEC).
The Eurasian Economic Community groups Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia, which recently joined the EAEC, said Abdel-Nour. He added that he will pay a visit to Belarus within the upcoming two weeks, upon the invitation from the Belarus side.
The EAEC countries welcome the start of the negotiations as soon as possible, Abdel-Nour said in press statements on Thursday 19/06/2014.
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Noita is a roguelite that physically simulates everything
Just the other day, I was complaining that there aren't enough games with awesome fluid physics. Imagine, I shouted to a pub full of strangers, imagine if somebody took all the lovely fluid physics from Pixeljunk Shooter and stuffed them into a procedurally generated roguelike.
Well, Olli Harjola the creator of clever clone-wrangler The Swapper must have been in that pub because today he sent along news of Noita [official site], a procedurally generated roguelike in which "every pixel is physically simulated". It looks absolutely fantastic, as you'll see below.
It's hard to describe how pleased I was when I watched that trailer. At first I figured it was a puzzle-platformer with some mostly-scripted physics sequences because I didn't really believe that every pixel would be physically simulated. And then that bit with the big tank of green liquid happened and I paused, read the press release, then watched the trailer from the beginning again.
I find this sort of tech usage far more exciting than all the powerful code-crunching in massive open world games. When I wrote about the old Bullfrog game Flood recently, I suggested that its watery mechanic blended with Spelunky would probably be one of my favourite games. I didn't know Noita existed at the time, and now I'm extremely excited to see more.
This is a reveal trailer so we might be waiting a while for more details and I'm going to find it hard to pass the days until a playable version is in my hands, but I think it's OK to get excited so let's all get excited together. Yay!
Olli is working with Petri Purho, developer of Crayon Physics Deluxe, and Arvi 'Hempuli' Teikari who made the lovely Environmental Station Alpha.


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Caring for our Elderly Parents program at Trumbull Library July 27
The Trumbull Library, 33 Quality St., presents Caring for our Elderly Parents on Wednesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m.
Three professionals will make up the panel discussion on planning and providing care to seniors. John Massih, Esq. Eldercare Attorney; MaryAnn Ciambriello, BSN, RN owner of Help at Home; and Sheila O'Brien, RN, BSN, CMC, owner of O'Brien Care Management Service, will provide solutions to the many questions, issues and concerns that people face when coordinating care for themselves or their loved ones.
Registration is requested and can be done through the library's website: trumbullct-library.org or by calling the library at 203-452- 5197. The program is free and open to the public.


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The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
(premieres March 23, 2005 –
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) is an intimate biography of a woman who gracefully balanced a private life of illness and pain against a public persona that was flamboyant, irreverent and world-renowned. Kahlo was an eyewitness to a unique pairing of revolution and renaissance that defined the times in which she lived. Through the prism of her life and art, the film explores the ancient culture of Mexico; the Mexican Revolution; the wildfire of communism that burned through Latin America in the 1920s and '30s; the innovators in painting, photography, filmmaking, writing and poetry that congregated in Mexico City; and the revival of interest in popular culture for which Kahlo has become a symbol.
Kahlo is best known for dozens of self-portraits through which she tells the story of her dramatic life. She was severely injured in a bus accident at 18, and her paintings reflect the debilitating effects she endured for the rest of her life: 35 operations, body casts, metal corsets, constant pain and the inability to bear a child. Kahlo's work also reflects her passionate love affairs (including a brief one with Russian revolutionary
Leon Trotsky
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Diego Rivera
Award-winning filmmaker
Amy Stechler
of Daylight Films was granted unprecedented access to photographs, paintings, newsreels and home movies, many of which have never been published or broadcast. Stechler's research includes more than 20 interviews with principals in Kahlo's life, including Mexican authors Carlos Fuentes and Carlos Monsivais and Kahlo's principal biographer, Hayden Herrera.
"Three years ago, the only thing I knew about Frida Kahlo was that she was a painter who had a legendary, lifelong passion for another painter, and I assumed that he was a ravishing character," says Stechler. "Then I saw a newsreel clip of Diego Rivera painting a mural in Detroit. He was an ugly man with the face of a frog and narrow sloping shoulders, an enormous belly and tiny hands and feet. I became enthralled with the question: Who was this woman who adored him?"
The film was shot on location in Mexico where Kahlo lived and painted – at the Casa Azul, her beloved blue home and studio; Xochimilco, the city of floating gardens; Rivera's San Angel studio; and San Ildefonso, where Kahlo attended Mexico's famed school, the Preparatoria.
The musical score was created entirely with traditional Mexican and period music. Some comes directly from old field or studio recordings found in archives in the United States and Mexico. The rest was recorded for the film in Mexico by contemporary folk musicians.
The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo
is produced, directed and written by Amy Stechler, who co-produced, wrote and edited many of the early films of
Ken Burns
: Brooklyn Bridge (nominated for an Academy Award), The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God and Huey Long. Stechler also served as an editing consultant for The Civil War. She is president of Daylight Films.
Maia Harris
Victor Zamudio-Taylor
are the film's co-producers.
Life of Frida
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Understanding Frida Today
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BJS has just released their editorial on IMPACT
The BJS has released an editorial Progress and future direction in the management of advanced colorectal cancer and has also published an original article on Discrete-choice experiment to analyse preferences for centralizing specialist cancer surgery services
We are appreciative that our IMPACT patient representative Steve Clark has produced a video response which can be viewed here
The transcript of the video is as follows:
"Hi, my name's Steve Clark, I have stage 4 colorectal (bowel) cancer. I've just been asked to comment on a new survey being published in the BJS, the title is "Discrete-choice experiment to analyse preferences for centralizing specialist cancer surgery services". Basically, it's a large survey looking at whether people would be willing to travel longer distances for their cancer care.
There is a clear need in the UK to reduce the variation in care between cancer centres, this seems to be especially important regarding specialist surgery for things like colorectal tumours.
I've highlighted this for a while and standardising care is one of the core areas for the IMPACT initiative, a UK project between specialist colorectal surgeons, specialist oncologists and the patient organisations.
This survey in BJS supports what I see on the Beating Bowel Cancer online forum where people are definitely willing and even keen to travel to receive the best specialist care for things like operations, but not for routine care such as for chemotherapy.
I hope this survey is used to help redesign specialist cancer services in the UK, but it must be noted that it doesn't support centralisation of all cancer care. It's vital that care is available locally, especially for routine things like chemo. But it seems to be increasingly essential that recognised regional and national centres specialising in specific types of cancer are developed so they can offer the best and latest treatments such as surgery with the aim of increasing patient survival."


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How to Check the Oil in a Scooterby Chris Gilliland
Whether your scooter is powered by a, two-stroke motor or four-stroke motor, it relies on oil to lubricate its internal moving components. This requires your scooter to contain a certain amount of oil, that if left to diminish will create premature engine wear. Most scooter manufacturers have provided amenities to help you check the oil level.
Step 1
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Lift the scooter into an upright, vertical position. Place the scooter on its center stand, if it is equipped.
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- Some scooters use a sight glass to indicate engine oil levels. To check oil level using a sight glass, stand the scooter upright and allow the sight glass to fill with oil. The markings on the sight glass will indicate a full or empty oil reserve. Add oil as needed using the method shown above.
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- Do not add engine oil to a cold motor. A cold motor will not give an accurate oil level reading, which can cause an over-fill that will impair the scooter's performance.
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Potential So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Dancers
I just created a list of forgotten dancers on So You Think You Can Dance season 5. Now take a look at the list of other people who we saw a lot, but I hope will still come back on So You Think You Can Dance Season 6.
Ryan Kasprzak – I don't think I have to explain myself here. His brother made it and he didn't for the lamest reason Nigel has ever given. I'm not a huge fan myself, but I think it would fulfill a dream for him and I'm all for people living their dreams.
Megan Kinney – We didn't get to know her as much as Caitlin. Probably because Caitlin was in the top 20 and she wasn't. I don't like her as much as Caitlin, but she's still a nice dancer and I'd love to see her back.
Erik "Silky" Moore – I was really surprised when Erik was sent home. Check out these videos of Erik "Silky" Moore and you'll see why I was surprised. He has some real versatility and personality and I think the show will miss a personality like Erik. Maybe next season.
Gabi Rojas – I don't really need to explain this one. Everyone that's watched her knows she has some unique choreography that was interesting. Can you imagine her solos?
Nobuya Nagahama – I loved this guys passion for dancing. I'm sure he wasn't the most refined dancer, but he kind of reminded me of Hok who was good at his style, but just loved stretching himself to do other dances. Looking forward to seeing him come back and perform again.
Natalie Reid – I think that some people don't want to see her come back, but she was so passionate last year about coming back that I hope she does it again. I like seeing people like her beat the odds or at least try. Luckily she doesn't have to wait a whole year to try.


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A 17-year-old American girl openly declared that she is gay. She took her girlfriend to the school prom. Her parents summarily enrolled her into a Christian school where she would for a year not have any contact with the outside world. The school apparently is known for "praying the gay away".
This happened in the year 2017, not in 1317, and in the USA, not some backwater country with a paternalistic, dictatorial belief system.
The girl's parents sent her to the school so that they could ensure the daughter they were given in this life is "changed". Talk about conditional love … And they could do this because legally she is still under age and there is nothing she can do to get out of this "school".
A group of synagogues in part of London have applied for the erection of poles linked together with fishing wire to demarcate an eruv in Camden.
An eruv is a marked area in which Jews can carry or push objects on the Sabbath without violating Jewish law that prohibits carrying anything outside the house. This new construction will allow people in wheelchairs and parents with pushchairs to leave their house during the Sabbath, because the construction of the eruv will in the minds of the Jews create the illusion that their homes have been extended to the boundaries of the eruv, which can be as large as a number of square miles.
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Membership Categories
The Ohio Council has four (4) membership categories
Full Membership - Category I
Behavioral Health & Family Services Provider Organization
Member Application Membership Criteria:
Full Membership - Category II
Department, Office or Program of a Larger Private, Non-Profit Health Care/Social Service Entity; and a Behavioral Health Department, Office or Program of a Public Educational Institution
Member Application Membership Criteria:
*Restrictions regarding Membership Category II:
Full Membership Dues Calculation
Minimum Dues (If Calculated Amount is < $650) are $650
Maximum Dues (Tiered by Budget Size)
(The Ohio Council will prorate dues to the nearest quarter of your membership effective date.)
Associate Membership - Category III
Workers' Compensation Group Participant
Associate, non-voting membership shall be extended to individuals, firms or companies who are directly or indirectly associated with the behavioral health & family services industry but are not eligible for full membership in the Ohio Council.
The sole purpose of this membership category is for members to participate in the Ohio Council's Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program. Members shall receive no other benefits and/or services from the Ohio Council, and are not permitted to participate in other Ohio Council endorsed group programs.
Annual membership dues are $100.
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Affiliate, non-voting membership shall be extended to individuals, firms or companies that offer goods and services to the behavioral health and family services industry, but are not eligible for full membership in the Ohio Council. Members are not permitted to participate in Ohio Council endorsed group programs or member committees. Organizations providing mental health, alcohol, drug addiction and/or family services are not eligible to join this membership category.
Annual membership dues are $1,750.
Questions about Ohio Council membership?
Please contact Brenda Cornett, Associate Director for Administrative Services, at (614) 228-0747, [email protected]


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About Embedded Vision
Embedded devices increasingly offer improved performance at lower costs, compared to industrial PCs. This enables machine vision applications to be executed on these devices, not just on PC-based systems. Typically, embedded devices are vision sensors, smart sensors, smart cameras, and single-board computers.
MVTec's "Embedded Vision" offers software solutions that are especially tailored to the needs of embedded vision devices. When developing our software products, we ensure that these achieve optimal performance on all platforms (PC & Embedded) – this also applies to our products' deep learning technologies. MVTec's software makes use of special acceleration technologies such as automatic operator parallelization, GPU acceleration, or the "NEON" instruction set extension, which can bring an enormous increase in performance on Arm®-based platforms.
To optimize implementation, our software also supports all relevant interfaces, such as GigEVision, USB3Vision, Video4Linux, and MIPI CSI for image acquisition or the OPC UA interface for communication with the PLC.
The portfolio is rounded off by additional services, that MVTec offers particularly in the area of embedded vision. This includes customizing, feasibility studies, professional technical support, and much more.
Product labels "Ready for" and "Powered by" ...
The embedded vison products, listed on the sub-pages within the left menu, carry the labels "ready for" and/or "powered by" HALCON or MERLIC. They indicate, in what way MVTec software is used in these products.
"Ready for" means that our software has been successfully tested on these devices and is available for or pre-installed on them. These types of products offer the highest flexibility in the creation of embedded vision applications.
"Powered by" means, that parts of our software are firmly implemented within the respective hardware, enabling the main functions of these devices and resulting in integrated, easy-to-use solutions. With these products, it is possible to create embedded vision applications by mere configuration.
HALCON for Arm-based platforms
A huge range of embedded vision software applications are based on Arm® architectures. HALCON, including its deep learning technologies, is ready-to-go for a large variety of Arm-based platforms+. It works out-of-the-box to ideally help you solve your embedded vision tasks within Arm architectures.
Download HALCON for Arm-based platforms now
- Profit from HALCON's machine vision power on Arm-based platforms
- Access the full functionality of HALCON including its deep learning technologies
- Execution of HDevelop programs on your platform (based on HDevEngine)
- Integrate powerful image processing into your individual machine vision application
- Ready-to-go: Simply download HALCON and it is running on your Arm-based platform without any need of further porting
Read more in the associated press release published by MVTec.
Minimum System Requirements
HALCON is running on all Arm-based platforms fulfilling the following system requirements:
|Software requirements
|Hardware requirements
|Linux with hidraw Kernel support
|armv7-A with NEON Support
|hardfloat ABI
|glibc: 2.17
|USB host port
|gcc 5
|libstdc++.so: 6.0.21/GLIBCXX_3.4.21
|Linux with hidraw Kernel support
|glibc: 2.17
|gcc 5
|USB host port
|libstdc++.so: 6.0.21/GLIBCXX_3.4.21
Supported Platforms
Go to this page to find some examples of supported platforms.
Sneak a peek with HPeek
HPeek is a free demo program, that allows users to get a first impression of HALCON running on your Arm-based embedded platform. It shows key features of HALCON for these platforms as well as typical machine vision applications that are being executed directly on the device. This allows users to easily evaluate the performance of the software in connection with their own hardware system.
Furthermore, no extra license is required to run HPeek: After the download and installation, it runs out-of-the-box. If a license dongle is available, HPeek even lets users execute their own HDevelop scripts on their embedded device without any need for compiling.
Internally, HPeek is based on the established technology of the HDevEngine.
For Raspberry Pi users, MVTec also offers a ready-to-use system image with HPeek. Go to this page to find out more.
Minimum System Requirements
|Software requirements
|Hardware requirements
|Linux with hidraw Kernel support **
|Armv7-A with NEON Support (32-bit)
|hardfloat ABI
|glibc: 2.17
|USB host port **
|gcc: 4.8
|libstdc++.so: 6.0.18
|X11, FreeType2, Fontconfig *
* required for visualization
** only required for dongle licensing
Learn more about Embedded Vision with HALCON:
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I am pleased to feature author, Layne Macadam, on The Passionate Writer's blog today. Layne hails from Down Under, and with a degree in history, she is clearly qualified to write a story that taps into history and the Land of Oz.
Her featured book, Obsession Down Under, comes on the heels of Desire Unleashed, all part of the Desire Series. Obsession Down Under is due to be released today on March 4th!
Author bio:
Layne lives with her husband, two dogs, and a cat on the mid-eastern coast of New South Wales, Australia. In addition to being an author she has a degree in history and holds down a full-time job.
She has always been an avid reader and voraciously consumes all types of fiction, but she particularly loves a happy ending, so writing romance seemed a natural progression for her. But as she sat at the computer one day—staring at a blank screen—it all seemed rather daunting. Yet once she finally started tapping on the keys, the words kept flowing, and what was meant to be a short story turned into a full-blown novel, Desire Unleashed, the first book in the "Desire" series.
Layne writes contemporary romance, paranormal, and sci-fi. With her passion for travel and her love of history, an historical romance is not outside the realms of possibility. When she's not writing, you might find her tackling a craft project, walking by the lake, or in the kitchen creating some culinary delights.
Following is a short excerpt provided by the author:
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"Welcome to Highland Glen Jess. I'm Drew, Whip's youngest brother—the good looking one" he said by way of introduction and helped her out of the car.
"If you believe that Jess, you'll believe anything." Another young man appeared shouldering Drew, aside. "Hi, I'm Mark, and as you can plainly see, I'm the good looking one—he's the comedian."
"Would you two clowns back off, and give the girl some space." Whip materialized at her side.
Jessica extended her hand to the young men. "No ugly sticks here either Whip, they're both handsome." She gurgled joining in the fun.
"That's a matter of opinion." Whip groaned and grasping her arm led her up onto the verandah. "Do us a favor you two and bring in the luggage." He threw over his shoulder.
The woman on the verandah, a petite redhead, was dwarfed by the man standing beside her. Jessica guessed he must be Travis.
"Welcome Jess, it's going to be so much fun having you here." The redhead stepped forward and gave her a hug. "I'm Annie, and this big dope here is my husband Travis, who only opens his mouth to change feet."
"What can I say Jess, I'm a mere male, do you forgive me?" His sheepish expression had her heart fluttering, he was the dead spit of Whip.
"With a face like that how could I not?" She stood on tiptoes and planted one on his cheek. "All is forgiven."
"This is all very cozy, but isn't anyone going to say g'day to me?"
"Oh you big baby, of course we missed you, and it's good to have you home so soon." Annie hugged Whip, and then gave him a playful punch in the upper arm.
"Next time when I tell you to call me, call me." Travis chimed in throwing his twin a stern look.
"I hope everyone's hungry?" Annie said.
"I don't know about anybody else, but I could eat the crutch out of a low flying duck," Drew said as he dumped the bags by the stairs.
"Me too, I'm starving," Mark agreed.
"Well, you're both out of luck because duck crutch isn't on the menu. I've cooked a lamb roast, so both of you get yourselves into the kitchen and help me dish up."
"I'll help," Jessica piped up. At least by pitching in she could show her gratitude. She wasn't the type that needed to be waited on hand and foot, her upbringing had seen to that. Although an only child, she hadn't been spoiled or pampered, her parents had been very strict and set her daily chores that she didn't dare shirk.
"Thanks Jess, but there will be time enough tomorrow for you to find your way around the kitchen, just take a seat and Travis will pour you a drink."
"Okay, but I'm not a bad cook, so tomorrow night it's my turn, agreed."
"Um okay, if you insist."
Layne's book, Obsession Down Under, will be available on Amazon, beginning March 4th. You can find yourself a copy of this romance novel, as well as read more about Layne on her social media links:
Thanks for being here today, Layne. I'm sure readers will love this story with a backdrop that promises as much heat as the characters do.


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Very rarely do movies put a real computer application to do a real thing, even rarely do they actually use it correctly. But, Nmap here, seems to be the hot favourite; be it CIA or NSA or a hot good-guy's gal, you name it. Nmap has made a number of appearances in some major movies of the last decade and is our movie star of the decade.
Here are some of the movies starring Nmap.
Remember the hacker from Die-Hard 4 that our detective John McClane is supposed to retrieve for breaching into the FBI computers? The hacker Matthew Farrell displays his Nmap skills, giving the real feel of a geek terminal.
Matrix Reloaded
Who can forget Trinity from Matrix? Well, here we have a beauty with brains. She used a real, as in 100% real SSH1 CRC32 exploit to hack into the city power grid. The hack was so real, that the Scotland Yard and the British Computer Society issued a joint notice on it saying,
Viewers of the new box office blockbuster 'Matrix Reloaded' should not be tempted to emulate the realistic depiction of computer hacking.
Bourne Ultimatum
In Bourne Ultimatum, the CIA needs to read the mail of a reported they assassinated, so much for death. Nmap and Zenmap, the GUI for Nmap is used to get technical details of the mail server.
13. Game Of Death
In this Thai thriller movie, we see a man willing to complete 13 challenges to win $100,000,000. The tasks grow darker as he climbs up the prize money ladder. Ultimately, one of the protagonist's friends breaks into the game's website using Nmap.
I have mentioned only a few of the good movies in this list. This shows one place where Linux can surely be used – for Geek terminals.
Check the rest of the entries at this page on the Nmap website.


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Infiniti published first drawing of the exterior of its new electric concept, which will be released next weekend in California. It will be called Prototype 10.
The prototype 10 will be an electric speedster which, as they say in Infiniti, "will provide a window into their efforts to deliver driving pleasure and exciting performance from an electric drive." Speedster, however, is derived from the design language, which was introduced by Infiniti Q. According to the main designer Karim Habib it will also reflect some of the most evocative design concepts of cars from the past. On the other hand, the concept also talks about the electric future.


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Coaching Programs (NCCP)
To oversee the development, communication and implementation of NCCP programs in the province of Manitoba and to provide developmental support to instructors not covered in style-specific instructor training.
Official NCCP certification training for all current levels is offered, please see the calendar for workshops dates.
What Is The NCCP?
NCCP is the National coaching Certification Program used to help coaches do the best job they can in coaching students in their specific discipline.
NCCP workshops are designed for all types of coaches. Whether you're thinking about coaching your child's community team, or you're already the head coach of a national team, the NCCP has workshops to meet your needs. Click here for an overview of the NCCP model
NCCP has three courses for karate coaches/instructors that provide insight in teaching and assisting the learning of students. Karate Manitoba offers continued ongoing training seminars and certification for members who are interested in obtaining their certification.
Coaching Manitoba offers the NCCP course modules.
Coaching Manitoba is excited to announce our NCCP and non-NCCP 2020 course schedule. For more information, and to register for a course, please visit the Locker and view the Manitoba course calendar (link below). Be sure to check back often as there will be regular updates.
If you have any questions please contact Hailey at Coaching Manitoba: firstname.lastname@example.com
Karate Specific NCCP Courses – Dates TBD – Karate Manitoba
NCCP Coaching and Leading Effectively – March 11 – 12, 2020 – Brandon, MB
NCCP Psychology of Performance – April 14 & 16, 2020 – Sport Manitoba, Winnipeg
Who Can Participate?
Whether you are a dojo head, instructor, athlete, student, these workshops are open to all. Seminars will help you understand the WKF rules.
The WKF (World Karate Federation) International rules of competition are applied at the Pan American and World Games, as well as Continental and WKF championships, and will be applied should Karate become an Olympic event. As a member of Karate Canada, Karate Manitoba is implementing these rules and invites all those involved with Karate in this province to participate regardless of experience. Sessions will provide access to national certification and be practical and interactive. Karate Manitoba is committed to providing the highest quality and continues to bring in national and internationally accredited NCCP instructors.
Respect in Sport
Sport Manitoba believes in being proactive in ensuring sport in our province is safe and welcoming for all participants. Respect in Sport (RiS) helps us promote those values through a simple and convenient online training course for coaches and sport leaders. It is designed as a tool to assist coaches in identifying and dealing with abuse, neglect, harassment, and bullying in sport.
RiS is a required online training program for all coaches registered with a Provincial Sport Organization in Manitoba…learn more about RiS. Sport Manitoba recently launched mandatory recertification for coaches every five years…learn more about recertification.
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Yogi Berra the Funny Man of Baseball
# Yogi's been chided for years for his short, pudgy stature and long snoz. As a young boy someone asked him how he liked school. "Closed", Berra replied.
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Mon, 14 January 2019
I constantly get asked why I curse so much and the easy answer is, this is just who I am. But in today's podcast episode, I give a full explanation to those who can't see past a little 4 lettered word.
Direct download: WHY_DO_I_CURSE_SO_MUCH_podcast.mp3
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Do I need to be flexible?
No, yoga will increase your flexibility. Most people come to yoga to create flexibility. I find with all the years I have practiced yoga, flexibility still comes and goes, I honor that, today's body is different than yesterday and will be different tomorrow.
Should I be physically fit?
No, you just need your body, your mind and a bit of curiosity.
Do I need a mat?
No, we offer Manduka Pro mat's at The Yoga Collaborative for free .
Why do yoga teachers adjust me?
We often adjust you to help your body get deeper into a pose or gain more alignment from your body.
Do you accept credit cards?
We accept VISA and MASTERCARD credit cards only. And of course cash or check!
Should I eat before class?
Practicing yoga is best done when a meal has been consumed two to three hours before class. A light snack 30 minutes to an hour prior is ok.
Do I need a towel for hot classes and what should I wear?
Some students like to have a towel on top of their mat or close by. Wear comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict movement.


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It would be crazy if students and staff spent up to two years working hard on a particular course with good work in class and at home only to achieve a much poorer result than they should because they did not, or did not know how to, revise effectively. To this end we have put together guidance on how to revise and prepare successfully for exams.
Students work through this in their tutor groups. Some students will also use it in a more personalised way with a mentor during Year 11. We would like to encourage parents to read it too so that they may be better informed and in turn be better able to support their own child.
Doing well in examinations means that students have more choices in the next stage of their education and indeed later on in life. In addition to this achieving good grades boosts self confidence in the ability to revise effectively and this remains with students for the rest of their life.


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Around here the only thing that is more absent than 22 is 30-30 and no one can explain it.I have seen more 22 available than 30-30.
weird around the greater Puget Sound area I can find .30-30 at most Walmarts and sporting goods
Just got 525 round boxes of federal hollow .22 for $23.99. They were limiting to 10 boxes per person. I only had enough cash for 2, but I am happy to purchase over 1000 rounds for plinking. Not as cheap as it once was, but a price I am willing to invest at for future shortages. Going back Monday with cash in hand.They had 450 rounds of of 9mm for $45, copper jacket. All the nice ammo was still over a buck a shot. It was still the most expensive ammo they carry. But I was told, and shown the boxes of the 9mm that had 1000 rounds, the manager said they are going on sale for $100 Monday 12/17/2013. He also mentioned that the other store had them at that prices. They need to clear out enough of the older ammo(3 months old) at cost. These stores never ran nout of ammo, it jst got very expensive, and was only sold with the purchase of a new gun.
Why is it cheaper to shoot .40 and .45? All the talk is about the government buying .40, yet I can get that at a cheaper price than 9mm (or .45)
Local farm store had 525rd winchester 22lr in stock. 20.99 each. I bought two and picked up the rest they had for friends who wanted it. 16 boxes in total. Score!
I just paid $75 for a box of 525 rounds of federal .22 ammo. It is undbelievable to me that the price varies so much that this is 3times what you got it for !
You paid whaaat? Now where did I put that bridge.......
So, tips on what is worthwhile .22 rounds is appreciated.
So what have we learned so far?What are the first calibers to go missing?What calibers always seem to be in stock?for me:1. So what have we learned so far? - need to stock up - need learn/start reloading2. What are the first ammo to go missing? - 22LR... then 9mm, 45, 223, 5563. What ammo always seem to be in stock? - 12 gauge - 17hmr
There will be variations next time around. The true bottom line lesson is to stock up on what YOU use whether it's pistol, rifle, shotgun or reloading components.
I would hesitate to draw too many conclusions from Gun Panic 2013. During Gun Panic 2009, 22LR was not in short supply....
I bought a 500 round box of Remington Thunder bolt from cabelas.com. I opted for in-store pickup to avoid shipping, so came to $22 for the box.1 box per customer per day, so I'll buy another after midnight tonight and pickup "both" orders in a few weeks
pfft - it's gone now.
You can backorder it for the same price, unless it was on a "while supplies last" sale.


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Right to Jury trial: Rule statement
The 7th amendment preserves the right to jury trial in federal court in all "suits of common law" where the amount in controversy exceeds $20. The distinction turns on whether historically the claim for relief was at law or in equity.
Right to jury trial where legal and equitable claims joined in a single action.
Where legal and equitable claims are joined in a single action, the legal claims should be tried first to the jury before the equitable claims are determined by the judge.
Four "bases" of jxn analysis
2) Long arm statute—has the state imposed limits on courts exercise of jxn
3) Traditional Basis—consent, domicile or presence. (Can Do People)
4) General Jxn—systematic & continuous
5) Minimum Contacts
Personal Jxn Issue Statement
The issue is whether the court has personal jxn over the defendants. Personal jxn is the power of the court to hale a particular def into court and subject them to coercive judgments.
Long arm statute issue statement
The long arm statute provides that jxn over nonresidents may be exercised on any basis not inconsistent with the US Constitution. Under this statute, jxn is proper so long as it is constitutional.
Traditional basis for in personam jxn: rule statement
In personam jxn exists where the defendant either consents to the courts exercise of jxn, is domiciled w/in the forum state, or is present and personally served with process in the forum state.
General Jxn Rule Statement
General jxn of the court exists where defendant's contacts with the forum state are systematic and continuous such that the courts assertion of jxn is reasonable for all purposes.
Jxn: Minimum Contacts Rule Statement
Jxn is constitutional when sufficient minimum contacts exist between the def and the forum state such that maintenance of the suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. (analyze min contacts and then REASONABLENESS)
Min Contacts & Fairness
(Magic words but treat the separately)
Min Contacts:
1) Were contacts SYSTEMATIC & CONTINUOUS
2) Did D PURPOSELY AVAIL itself of the benefits and protections of state law
3) FORESEEABLE that it might be sued in state: Should D have reasonably anticipated that its activities could give rise to a COA in the state
1) Did the COA arise from D's ACTIVITY w/in the STATE.
2) CONVENIENCE to witnesses
3) Fairness to D and PLF.
Min Contact special circumstances
1) Contract Cases Contracting w/ Forum state resident alone insufficient. Look at prior negotiations, future consequences, terms of K, course of dealings. Professional (i.e. lawyer) K with out-of-state client, insufficient contacts with foreign state.
2) Products liability Worldwide VW; Asahi: Stream of commerce analysis. Strict liability for defective product attaches to all sellers in the chain of commerce. One who places a product in the stream of commerce and intends to benefit from sales in the forum state—must anticipate resulting harm. Contrast Asahi, component manufacturer—foreseeable that product would end up in the forum state?
3) Intentional Torts: Def commits intentional act, expressly aimed at forum state, resulting in harm def knows is likely to be suffered in forum state.
4) Internet Website alone insufficient basis for jxn. Continuum—interactive website at one extreme, passive informational page at the other. Paradox: aiming different than throwing with eyes closed.
Diversity Jxn: State of Corporate Citizenship
A corporation is deemed a citizen of
1) Every state of incorporation and
2) Principal place of business.
If corporate office in one state & physical operation predominantly in another, PPB = physical operations.
If physical operation in many states, PPB = nerve center, executive offices state.
Supplemental jxn
Federal court has discretion to exercise supplemental jxn to hear claims that otherwise are without basis for federal jxn if those claims arise from a common nucleus of operative facts. Common nucleus means same transaction or occurrence.
Supplemental jxn extends to compulsory counterclaims. Thus no independent basis for S/M jxn is necessary to support a counterclaim, provided the claim arises from a common nucleus of operative fact.
Res Judicata rule statement
Once a FINAL JUDGMENT has been rendered on the MERITS as to a particular COA, plaintiff is barred by res judicata from re-litigating that claim in a later suit.
Res Judicata w/r/t subsequent causes of action
Res judicata bars subsequent causes of action which should have been asserted in the earlier lawsuit, if those claims arose out of the same transaction or occurrence that was litigated in the prior suit. The modern rule requires assertion of all claims arising out of the same transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of the claims asserted by plaintiff. However, in California the "primary rights docrine" applies whereby a COA is defined as invasion of a single, primary right. Subsequent actions asserting a different primary right are not barred, even though arising out of the same transaction or occurrence.
Collateral estoppel rule statement
A judgment for plaintiff or def is conclusive in a subsequent suit on a different COA between them--or those in privity--on issues actually litigated and essential to the judgment in the first action.
Non-mutual collateral estoppel
Traditional collateral estoppel requires mutuality of parties and only applies to parties to the original action or those in privity with them. Under the modern rule, collateral estoppel will apply to a non party where
1) Identical issues
2) Final judgment on the merits
3) Party subject to collateral estoppel had FAIR OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD
4) NOT UNFAIR OR INEQUITABLE to apply collateral estoppel in the present case.
Erie Doctrine Rule Statement
A federal court exercising diversity jxn must apply the substantive law of the state in which it sits but apply federal procedural law. when it is unclear whether a state law is substantive or procedural, a court will use the "outcome determinative" test and will apply a state rule if that rule will substantially determines the outcome of the litigation.
Erie Doctrine: State SOL
A federal procedural rule will not be applied in diversity cases when its effect would toll the state SOL.
Relation back doctrine
Amendments relate back to the filing date of the original pleading if the conduct, transaction, or occurrence set forth in the amendment was set forth in the original pleading. An amendment may add new parties if the party has received notice of the action such that they will not be prejudiced in maintaining a defense on the merits and knew or should have known that, but for a mistake concerning the proper party's identity, the action would have originally been brought against that party. These requirements must have occurred w/in 120 days of the original filing date.
Summary judgment rule statement
Summary judgment must be granted if there is no GENUINE ISSUE OF MATERIAL FACT and the moving party is entitled to JUDGMENT AS A MATTER OF LAW.
Removal to federal court
A def may remove an action that could have originally been brought by plaintiff in federal court.
Remand from federal court to state court
A plaintiff can file a motion to have the case remanded back to state court and the court must remand upon a showing that the federal court lacks jxn.
Compulsory counterclaims in federal court
Def must raise all claims against the plaintiff which arise out of the same transaction or occurrence.
Supplemental jxn
No independent basis for S/M jxn is necessary to support
supplemental jxn


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By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi
Hemlines may go up and down, silhouettes may change from billowy to bodycon, but if there's one perennial favourite in fashion, it's got to be the colour black. From employing it in the legendary little black dress to supersized sunglasses destined for celebs, the beauty of black is never lost on designers, who embrace its messages of power, independence and self-control. Not only that, but of course black goes with everything. Oh, and it's slimming!
If you're working with a palette of basic black, the clothing needs to be outstanding – it should feature a unique design, precise tailoring, exotic fabric selection or a combination of these. We've found a selection of talented Sustainable Fashion Designers whose work is distinguished by their superlative designs – and dark materials.
Alexandra Groover
When it comes to Gothic glam, few are as cool as Alexandra Groover. The Californian designer moved to London to study at Central St. Martins, but it seems the UK's lack of sunshine has made a positive impact on her style, too. After cutting her teeth at the studios of Alexander McQueen and Zandra Rhodes, the Alexandra Groover brand came to life in 2008 with a monochromatic Black Label collection that enhanced the sculptural and textural manipulations of fabric.
Today Alexandra is in her 12th season, and uses films and performances to launch her new collections, collaborating brilliantly with artists from diverse creative fields. For one of her most recent projects, she worked with internationally renowned illustrator and tattoo artist Rafel Delalande to launch a capsule collection of printed scarves, T-shirts, shawls, and hoods called La Voisin London, all of which had an enchantingly eerie allure. Conscious of the environment, Groover uses organic fabrics and vegan leather in most of her collections.
Mert Otsamo
Finland's Mert Otsamo is increasingly eco-conscious, and as such, he has created a design that's a dozen dresses in one: his Multi-One Dress. Created alongside with a similar jumpsuit design as part of his debut ready-to-wear collection, the dress is made from durable heavy weight jersey that stretches, folds, wraps or knots in your chosen style. The dress can be short, long, sexy or subdued. It's really the only dress you need in your wardrobe! The talented self-taught designer has received attention and praise for both his original and distinguished style, as well as his skilful tailoring that accentuates the dramatic contrasts of the human figure.
Titania Inglis
One of our favourite designers here at Eluxe is dark enchantress Titania Inglis, whose philosophy is to choose minimalism as the core principle of her brand, in terms of both aesthetics and environmental impact. Based in Brooklyn, Titania grew up among the woodlands and waterfalls of Ithaca, New York, and refined her dark, streamlined taste while living in Denmark and the Netherlands. Her conscious designs are visually striking, yet easy to wear. Each garment is sewn in a small, family-owned factory in New York from high-quality, low-impact fabrics including Japanese organic cotton, Italian vegetable-tanned leather, and dead stock wool from the local garment industry.
Beyond clothing, Titania Inglis has engendered multidisciplinary creative collaborations with members of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, jewellery designer Bliss Lau, and Zola Jesus.
Barbara i Gongini
This darkly dramatic designer loves textured silhouettes and androgynous pieces that are timeless in their urban elegance. She takes great pride in rating her collections according to sustainability criteria. She bases her collections the most ecological and least polluting and recycled materials possible, and uses cutting techniques that minimize waste. She also encourages her suppliers to use RSL testing (control of reduced chemical waste). All textiles used are approved by Oeko-Tex, who test them for harmful substances both for health and environmental reasons – this is particularly important when dealing with black dyes, which tend to be amongst the most toxic.
An avid animal lover, Gongini also supports animal welfare, using leather and fur that are 100% bi-products from the food industry or wastage of commercial material.
Main image: Tatian Inglis
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Ultrasonic thickness gaging is a widely used nondestructive technique for measuring the thickness of a material from one side. Just about anything made out of metal, plastic, composite, ceramic, glass, fiberglass, or rubber can be measured. This tutorial provides a basic introduction to the theory and practice of ultrasonic thickness gaging, for both newcomers and more experienced users who would like a review. It covers basic ultrasonic theory, how ultrasonic gages work and how they are used, and discusses a number of specific gage applications. Additional reference information including a glossary can be found in the Appendix.
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Benefits of Ultrasonic Gaging
1.3 History of Ultrasonic Thickness Gaging
1.4 Types of Equipment
1.5 Theory of Operation
2.1 Transducers for Thickness Gaging
2.2 Transducer Construction
2.3 Beam Characteristics
2.4 Transducer Selection
3.1 Single Element Transducers
3.2 DualElement Transducers
3.3 Advanced Techniques
4.1 What is gage calibration
4.2 Velocity and Zero Calibration
4.3 Calibration Certification
5.1 Overview of Thickness Gage Setup
5.2 Typical Thickness Gage Adjustments
6.1 Material-related Factors
6.2 Equipment-related Factors
6.3 Operator-related Factors
7.1 High Temperature Considerations
7.2 Measurements Through Coatings
7.3 On-line Measurements
7.4 Cable Length
7.5 Underwater Measurements
8.1 Ultrasonic Gaging - Corrosion
8.2 Ultrasonic Gaging - Metals
8.3 Ultrasonic Gaging - Plastics
8.4 Ultrasonic Gaging - Other Materials
9.1 Material Sound Velocities
9.2 Transducer Range Charts
9.3 Thickness Gaging Glossary
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