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Mia Kirshner
Monthly Forecast for October 2020
Mia Kirshner is a Canadian film and television actress, writer and social activist, best known for her role as Jenny Schecter on the cable TV series The L Word (2004–2009), and for her recurring guest role as the terrorist Mandy on the TV series 24 (2001–2005).
She was born on Saturday January 25th 1975, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
For Mia Kirshner, October 2020 is a 4 Personal Month in a 3 Personal Year that requires her to be practical and disciplined in all matters. It brings opportunity as well as limitations.
Career is a high priority and Mia will find herself putting in overtime. Details will need to be taken care off. There is very little room for slacking, and everyone may be making demands of her. Kirshner may feel frustrated and need to blow off steam.
On the other hand, there is also much opportunity implicit in these demands and Mia Kirshner will be pleasantly surprised with the rewards that come her way late in the month. She will have to respond quickly. Mia may feel that she is not ready to take on the new challenge that comes with this opportunity, but if she overcome this temporary lack of confidence she will be well rewarded.
October specifically offers opportunities for progress in Kirshner's career. she is inspiring and motivating to herself as well as to others, and knows how to express her ideas. Her creativity is enhanced. Mia Kirshner finds original solutions and manages to implement them. Her co-workers and superiors are impressed. Mia is optimistic and light-hearted this month which further enhances her work situation. However, she will have a tendency to be impulsive and may find herself with her foot in her mouth. Kirshner better make sure she has the information to back up any claims. She may also have a tendency to procrastinate, which can spoil opportunities and damage her career.
October 2020 is demanding in domestic affairs, as well. If Mia Kirshner has considered remodeling or redecorating her house, or starting a gardening project, now is the time to get started.
There is an ongoing need to watch finances carefully, make decisions concerning her budget, and plan for the future. If Kirshner has not been keeping a close eye on her checkbook, this month will force her to balance her account and make up for haphazard expenditures of the past.
There is not a whole lot of time for romance this month, but when Mia Kirshner can find the time, her partner's love brings perspective and rejuvenation because marriage or a romantic relationship takes on more depth this month.
Let's see now what Friday, October 30th 2020 has in-stored for Mia.
You and Mia
About Mia's Personal Month Cycle
Just as Mia Kirshner evolves through a nine-year cycle, she also experiences nine-month cycles, even though their impact is subtle compared to the Personal Year cycle. The Personal Month cycles proceed according to the same pattern - 1 through 9 - that the Personal Year cycle does. The numbers within the monthly cycles have a similar, though less pronounced, impact on Mia than the yearly cycle has.
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Well, in spite of the unforeseen fourth child who would take center stage for the rest of 2017 (post-March) and sweetly proceed to derail all previous family order and routine, I managed, somehow and not without a minor amount of "cheating" (reading some tiny fast reads!) in December, to hit my goal of reading 104 books in 2017. The most I've ever read in a year's time. I am proud of myself for setting such a large goal and actually pulling it off, despite some major obstacles to my typically free-wheeling schedule.
I've got much more to write as it pertains to individual book reviews, genre favorites and overall recommendations, but I'll restrict this and subsequent posts to recapping my entire list and offering super brief notes. This way I leave you coming back for more!
JANUARY 2017 (5 fiction, 1 poetry, 1 non-fiction)
- The Rosie Project (fiction), Graeme Simsion. HIGHLY recommend, top 12 favorites for the year!
- Find Your Brave (spiritual), Holly Wagner. Meh, it was good, but it wasn't anything groundbreaking (sorry!)
- A Court of Mist and Fury (fantasy/fiction), Sarah J. Maas. TOP 12. NOT YOUNG ADULT, no matter what any bookstore tries to tell you. Beware the marketing of young adult books to your kids, moms and dads! Also, this is the second book in an ongoing series, so don't read it as a stand-alone. And as a disclaimer, the first book is not as good as this one, but PUSH THROUGH!
- A Night Divided (historical fiction – middle school), Jennifer Nielsen. Definitely recommend for your middle schooler/young reader. I read this because my 5th grader asked me to.
- Truly Madly Guilty (fiction), Liane Moriarty. Not my favorite of Moriarty, and it only takes 5 seconds on Goodreads to see that this book did not wow many of her loyal fans. However, I would HIGHLY recommend Moriarty books on the reg. Just don't start with this one.
- Oscar Wilde: Selected Poems, Oscar Wilde. Only served to solidify my lack of interest in poetry. This was actually painful, which I hate to admit. Maybe it was just bad selections on the editor's side?
- The Peach Keeper (fiction), Sarah Addison Allen. Fun and easy read. Definitely a weekend or vacation pick up.
FEBRUARY 2017 (8 fiction, 5 non-fiction)
- Coraline (fiction – middle school), Neil Gaiman. A little on the scary side, per typical Gaiman style. Know your kid and their sensitivities before you let him/her pick this one up.
- Troublemaker (memoir), Leah Remini. Part (mostly) tell-all, part memoir/bio. Truthfully I picked this up to get the inside dish on Scientology and wacky celebs (i.e. Tom Cruise), no other reason. And she delivers!
- Freakonomics (non-fiction), Steven Levitt. Meh. Psychology was my college major and I enjoyed some of this because of how they tie in psychology and social behavior to our environment and economy dynamics, but wouldn't hand it out as a recommendation. I would recommend and probably enjoy the podcast as entertainment more than the reading of this book.
- Because of Winn-Dixie (fiction-young reader), Kate DiCamillo. Cute story, and the audiobook was charming. Great as a family read-aloud option.
- Jesus Among Secular Gods (spiritual), Ravi Zacharias. HEADY and requires some thinking. Would recommend if you enjoy C.S. Lewis or Henri Nouwen or need to reboot your smarts after indulging in too much reality television.
- Killing Lincoln (non-fiction), Bill O'Reilly. Listened on audiobook, and thoroughly enjoyed. Even when I knew what was coming, I was still tense and nervous! It's a great narrative on the assassination of Lincoln.
- The Gallery (fiction – young reader), Laura Fitzgerald. Meh. Ever feel like a book is trying too hard??
- Commonwealth (fiction), Ann Patchett. My first time to read a Patchett novel, and I only picked up b/c the cover was cute. I did this one half audio/half book, and enjoyed it. Not enough to remember that I read it and tell everyone about it, but enough to remember that I had a good time reading/listening.
- A Man Called Ove (fiction), Fredrik Backman. LOVED. Cried, laughed out loud, got angry… lots of full-scale emotions during this one. A top favorite for the year and I highly recommend. In my mind it's a modern classic, but I know there are some who just couldn't get into it.
- The Handmaid's Tale (fiction), Margaret Atwood. If you have not heard of this one then I'm positive you must have slept through 2017. I honestly grabbed this prior to the sudden craze, only because it was on the Amazon Top 100 Reads list and I'm trying to read everything there. It's very good, very well-written and very dark. Would not recommend across the board, but I "enjoyed" it.
- Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys (non-fiction), Stephen James. I have to read this one all over again. So much to take in. Every mom could use a little help sometimes and this had some great moments.
- Catcher in the Rye (fiction), J.D. Salinger. LOVED. Hilarious, full of cheek and personality, also some scandal and swearing, so just know that. SO cleverly written and obviously a classic. Once you read it you can understand why. One of those main characters you love and appreciate as a fictional person and not someone you have to actually do life with. Yikes.
- Misery (fiction), Stephen King. My first King novel, and definitely not my last. I wouldn't classify this as horror myself, but definitely creepy, dark, and gory. Stephen King is a genius storyteller, even if you don't love his genre or topics. I would never pick up 'It', but I've got The Shining on the backburner…
- When Breath Becomes Air (memoir, non-fiction), Paul Kalanithi. Heartbreaking and beautiful. Be ready to cry.
- The Sparrow (fiction), Mary Doria Russell. Sci-Fi for sure. This one took me a little while to get into… It's very different, but pretty cool. That said, I am not interested in picking up the sequel or prequel. Has a bit of an Avatar feel to it.
- Pretending to Dance (fiction), Diane Chamberlain. Book Club Pick. Decent storyline. Quick read. Didn't love, didn't hate.
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (fiction), Mark Twain. I am SO pleased to say that I fell in love with this book unexpectedly. I never had any desire to read Twain, but man I enjoyed Tom so much! And I am always glad to say I've clocked another classic.
- Curious Case of Benjamin Button (fiction), F. Scott Fitzgerald. Strange… Sad. Didn't love, didn't hate. It's basically a long short story if that makes sense.
- One True Loves (fiction), Taylor Jenkins Reid. Easy read, great for a weekend or a getaway. Good story, but nothing too original. I enjoyed it for a random pick up.
- One In A Million Boy (fiction), Monica Wood. LOVED THIS BOOK. Rich in characters and a sweet, original, well-developed plot. Would absolutely recommend. I know my book club was kind of ambivalent, but I think across the board this book would be well-received. Would make a great movie.
- Dark Matter (fiction), Blake Crouch. Great thriller and an interesting concept. Another that would make a good movie someday. If you like fast-paced thrillers I would suggest this one! Almost everyone in book club was a fan.
- Another Brooklyn (fiction), Jacqueline Woodson. Meh.
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (fiction), J.K. Rowling. I REALLY had some hesitation going into this one. Not that I wouldn't want to drag out HP as long as possible, but I just couldn't get over my fear that this would spoil something magical (no pun intended). It was great. I loved being back in that world again. If you're an HP fan and you're nervous about this one, don't be.
- Forgotten God (spiritual, non-fiction), Francis Chan. I wish I had read this in a hard copy not kindle… I feel like it needs another read through. But I think it is a great read for someone looking to understand the Holy Spirit.
- Red Queen (fiction), Victoria Aveyard. I honestly do not understand why this book was so popular. Reads like every other dystopian YA book out there just less interesting. #sorrynotsorry.
And that's the first quarter reading recap for 2017. I started off swinging!
To give a final wrap up on this 1st batch, here's your top 5 recommendations:
First Place: A Man Called Ove
Second Place: Rosie Project
Third Place: A Court of Mist and Fury (I don't think this would fly for everyone, but I simply can't leave it off my top 5. EVER.)
Fourth Place: One in a Million Boy
Fifth Place: When Breath Becomes Air
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Dark Matter, and if you want to revisit classics, Tom Sawyer and Catcher in the Rye.

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does 'working' your dog mean? One reason many people don't train or work their dogs is because they don't know what options are available to them. Most training clubs offer the endless dull obedience routines with fractious young dogs and fed up owners! Some competition clubs don't take Dobermanns preferring GSD's or Collies (Schutzhund and agility respectively). However, if you can get past stereotypes and prove you are keen and competent, there are plenty of options available for training from basic
to competition standard obedience, agility, tracking, flyball,
Schutzhund, Working Trials, Endurance Tests, Cani-X, heelwork to music etc.In any discipline owners must be dedicated, persistent, have a good basic grasp of dog training and behaviour, be willing to put back into the clubs and know that Dobermanns can excel in every field open to them.
Lux Ch Aritaur Histabraq SchH3 and Aritaur Notorious SchH2 each hold the two highest UK trial scores in their rankings. Bracco was used for helper work at the Nationals - Right, on the long attack with Ian James.
Prior to 2001, KC registered dogs were only officially allowed
to train and compete in Working Trials. In
2001, with a better understanding given by the Kennel Club from the BSA, KC registered dogs were allowed to compete in Schutzhund. It is still a GSD dominated sport and both dogs and owners need to work to their utmost to gain the respect of the working community.
considering working their dog should visit both a Working Trials
club and a Schutzhund training club to find out which sport they
and their dog would be best suited to. Do not expect to be taken
seriously and allocated time if you're not 100% serious and if you don't
turn up regularly.
options for 'working' your dog could be either competition obedience
and/or agility. To find a club close to you, look on the internet,
contact the Kennel Club on 0870-6066750, or look on the BSA (British
Schutzhund Association) website.
The Kennel
Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme is an ideal introduction for the novice
dog owner who wants to do 'more'. Visit the KC site www.the-kennel-club.org.uk
for more details. Aritaur Falko is the youngest Dobermann ever to
gain his Bronze at 16 weeks, Silver at 6.5 months and Gold at 9
months. Congratulations to his owner Marianne Venn-Loveday who had
never previously trained a dog. We thank Dot Cullum for guiding
Marianne to this level. View
pictures and text at bottom from Gunn Anita Fossli with her Dobermanns
in the Norwegian Defence Force.
sport of Schutzhund originated in Germany at the beginning of the
century to determine true working ability of dogs intended for breeding.It
is an international sport and is held in the UK under the guidance
of the BSA - British Schutzhund Association.
In order to compete in Schutzhund
dogs must pass a BH test - a character test - to ensure they are
of stable character before they are allowed to compete, and owners
and dogs must belong to the BSA. It is a sport requiring utmost
control of the dog, and the Schutzhund dog must never be aggressive
except under those specific situations it is trained to face.
Schutzhund tests three specific
areas of a dog's training and behavior. Section A - tracking (with
deep nosework - not airscenting), requires the dog to track footsteps
over mixed terrain, change direction and show absolute accuracy
and commitment to finding the track. It must also find dropped
articles and indicate their locations to the handler. Often this
is done under difficult cover, bad weather conditions and an aged
track. Many find tracking to be the most satisfying experience
in training, when only the handler and dog are working together.
Section B is obedience.
Heeling on and off lead. The sit, down and stand are also done,
requiring different standards at each grade. Instead of a forty foot ring, the handler and dog
work on a football sized trial field. Some exercises require the
dog to work under the noise of a firing gun. In addition to the
normal dumbbell retrieval, the dog must retrieve over a one meter
jump and a six foot wall. Down stays and a long send away conclude
this part of the test.
Trials are an all round tests that require dogs to have the initiative
and scenting abilities of the Field Trial dog, the control of
the Obedience dog and the dexterity and athleticism of the Agility
Dog; and, if you compete in the Patrol Dog Stake, the courage
of a Service Dog. There are five levels of competition known as
Dog (CD) Stake
Utility Dog (UD) Stake
Working Dog (WD) Stake
Tracking Dog (TD) Stake
Patrol Dog (PD) Stake
Each Stake combines
exercises in three sections: Control, Agility and Nosework.
This consists of heelwork, which is conducted both on and off
the lead, at slow, medium and fast pace; recall to handler; sendaway
and directional control with a minimum of 20 yards outrun to a
designated spot and then a redirect to another pre selected area.
A 2 minute sit stay and 10 minute down stay out of sight are also
required along with the retrieve, steadiness to gunshot and the
"speak" on command.
Dogs must clear a 3ft hurdle, 9 ft long jump and scale 6ft twice.
This consists of a ½ mile track, which can range from 8
– 25 legs or more, on any terrain aged between ½
hour – 3 hours and on which are placed 3 small articles
that the dog must indicate. A search square is also included which
requires the dog to find and retrieve 4 small articles in a 25
square yard area within 5 minutes.
In the PD Stake, a number of exercises are included which test
the working skills of a patrol dog, including quartering the ground,
the pursuit and detention of 'criminals', food refusal,
attack on handler, search and escort and recall off criminal.
To qualify "excellent" the dog must obtain 70% of the
available marks in each section and 80% of the overall available
marks to enable CD/UD/WD/TD/PD ex to be placed after their name.
If the dog wins 2 TD or PD championship stakes it becomes a Working
Trial Champion.
The main difference between the two sports is that the test remains
the same in Schutzhund, whereas in Working Trials the design can
vary widely from competition to competition and so the handler
must train for a much broader variety of possibilities.
to Allyson Tohme for her explanation
Lux Ch ARITAUR
HISTABRAQ SchH3, 1 CC 'BRACCO'
(Int, Multi, Russ Ch Tamerlan
iz Slavnoi Stai X Ned Ch & Europa Jugend Siegerin Aritaur
Dominatrix) - Tamerlan has IPO 1, 3 x Russ Character Test
Bracco has excellent
balanced drives, founded from his breeding and training as a puppy.
Martin in the background above, is fortunate to to train with
Chris Bows - three times UK Champion with his GSD Arne. The helper here is
Arno from Holland.
final test is the most misunderstood by the general public, which
is Section C - protection. The dog must never bite the trial
helper, unless either the dog or the handler is attacked. Then it
must attack fully and without hesitation. But here the real difference
becomes apparent. The dog must immediately stop biting on the command
of the handler and guard the trial helper without further aggression.
In Schutzhund, the dogs prey is the sleeve and the helper must be
disarmed in a controlled manner.
The above tests
all occur in one or two day trials held nationwide
by regulated clubs. Each dog is judged by a point
system which determines the winner of the trial. Each dog starts each round with 100 points, and points are deducted for mistakes.
When a dog successfully
completes the first trial it is awarded a title of Schutzhund 1.
The dog can then progress through Schutzhund II to Schutzhund III. Each
level makes ever greater demands on the dog and training in all
three areas. There is now no difference between IPO, VPG and Schutzhund.
Above and below - named with pride after his father, Bracco 'Junior' is owned by Lorraine Porteous in Scotland and bred by Kim & Martin Jones.
Bracco 'Jnr' and Lorraine train with our highly respected friend Yvonne Walker whose all breed dog training school 'Darcregan Dog Training' in Scotland turns out some of the best UK Working Trials Dobermanns and prospective working dogs. Yvonne is an Associate of the world famous John Rogerson and we are always honoured to send Aritaur puppies and those by our dogs to train with Yvonne in Scotland. 0131 665 0747 e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website http://www.btinternet.com/~john_liddle/
Bracco Jnr is trained in play with patience, motivation and kindness.


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A Taste of 'Glory'
Students who belong to the history club at Andrew Jackson High School in Jacksonville, Fla., share an interest in the past and an enthusiasm for historical re-enactments.
Sometimes, they even get to be in the movies.
The club has developed a reputation for working in historical re-enactments, and Hollywood producers occasionally call on the students to work as "extras" in feature films with historical settings.
So far, the student history buffs have lent their time and energy to such movies as "North and South," "The Alamo," and "Sam Houston.''
And in the group's latest foray into moviemaking, the 17 club members, who range in age from 15 to 17, found themselves rubbing shoulders with the popular actors Morgan Freeman, Matthew Broderick, and Denzel Washington filming scenes for the current hit Civil War film "Glory."
The film tells the story of a black regiment from Massachusetts and its white officers from its formation through a major unsuccessful assault on Fort Wagner--the fortress protecting Charleston--in July 1863.
To prepare for their roles, the students studied the events they would recreate and researched the details of the uniforms they would wear, according to Jim Sheets, the history club's faculty sponsor.
The boys in the club participated in film sequences depicting the assault on Fort Wagner, and the girls--and Mr. Sheets--took part in a parade scene. Between "takes," Mr. Sheets said, the students got a chance to meet with the actors.
They "got a big kick out of eating lunch with Matthew Broderick," Mr. Sheets said.
But the students got more than just the thrill of working in a hit movie--they were paid union wages for their time on the set during spring break last year and over several weekends.
The students' total performance time in the film is only eight minutes, said Mr. Sheets, but the experience likely will stay with them much longer.
At least until filming begins on their next movie, the upcoming "The Monitor and the Merrimac."--jw
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Type 14k Nib for fountain pen
Product Name This nib is the same as you see on the 917 Eversharp Symphonys. It is the largest of the three Symphony nib sizes. It is large enough to fit most Skylines.
Manufacturer and Year Eversharp, USA, 1950s-60s. (You actually see this exact nib on Skylines from earlier than that, but we know these came from Symphony models so we guess the nibs were made in the 1950s-60s.)
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There is always an answer.
A long time ago, I got blog-tagged. I answered the 11 questions posed as part of the "blog-tag experience" but did not create a new set to pass on to 11 people.
So here's your chance. I am listing my set of questions and letting anyone who reads this post answer as many or as few as they please. Please place your answers in the comments section.
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Auto-Profiler Tool
The auto-profiler allows you to layout a centerline and then place station lines along the centerline at a specified spacing and width. The stations are then used to generate a profile shape file that contains at least one profile for each station along the centerline. The stationing must overlay at least one raster surface. The tool can simultaneously generate multiple profile shape files by intersecting one or more raster surfaces with a single set of stationing. The raster surface is typically a surface that represents an elevation value. Allowable raster formats are ESRI GRID, TIFF, FGDBR, SDR, and IMAGINE IMAGE. Each point in a profile shape file represents a depth (or elevation) that was dynamically extracted from a raster cell intersected by a station line. These profile points can then be viewed in a 2-D graph or the points can be exported to a comma-delimited ASCII text file.
|The build profiles tab is where the centerline is built and the station lines generated. Once the centerline and stationing are constructed the profiles are built from here. A centerline coordinate system must first be established prior to building a new centerline. Once a centerline is built it can be used to generate a preview of the stationing layout and also can be repeatedly used to generate stationing profiles.
|The centerline shapefile can be seen here overlaying a raster grid surface representing river bathymetry.
|When the build stationing button is pressed, permanent stationing is built and labeled in accordance with the spacing specified and a profile shape file is generated, one for each raster surface intersected. The profile points seen here have been classified using the elevation value field in the profile shape file attribute table.
|The figure here shows a listing of the profile shape files made when the build stationing button was clicked. When at least one of the shape files in the Select Shapefile(s) list is checked a listing of the profile stations is shown in the list box seen below. In order to graph profiles, print profiles to the PDF map book, or export profiles to an ASCII text file, at least one station from the station list must be selected.
|The profile plot seen here represents station 5+00. Other stations can be viewed in cross section simply by selecting the station from the dropdown list seen immediately below the graph.


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SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Lift, clean and place rules will be in effect for the final round of the 2016 PGA Championship for the first time in its history, after Baltusrol Golf Club received 0.6 inches of rain overnight Saturday.
The PGA of America announced that the preferred lies rules will be employed in an effort to speed up play, as forecasts call for more thunderstorms throughout the day Sunday. A player may clean his ball and replace it when on 'closely mown areas' without penalty, then placing it within one club-length, not nearer to the hole where it originally lay. 'Closely mown area' refers to any areas of the course including paths through the rough that are cut to fairway height or less, but not including hazards.
From the PGA of America: "A player may place his ball only once, and it is in play when it has been placed (Rule 20-4). If the ball fails to come to rest on the spot on which it was placed, Rule 20-3d applies. If the ball when placed comes to rest on the spot on which it is placed and it subsequently moves, there is no penalty and the ball must be played as it lies, unless the provisions of any other Rule apply. If the player fails to mark the position of the ball before lifting it or moves the ball in any other manner, such as rolling it with a club, the player incurs a penalty of one stroke."
Enacting the rule is a rarity in major championship golf. According to the PGA of America, lift clean and place has been used once in the Senior PGA Championship and never in the PGA Championship.
And Twitter has something to say about that. Given the PGA of America's decision to play later pairings instead of threesomes ahead of impending weather, many find the organization's backtrack equally puzzling and comical.


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The historic port of Leith, to the north side of Edinburgh, has been transformed in recent years. Top attractions, Michelin-star restaurants and specialist shops have all helped in the creation of today's stylish waterfront setting. So, here's our guide to the best things to do in Leith.
Things to do in Leith
Leith has a rich history as Edinburgh's port. So, there are lots of monuments, landmarks and fascinating structures to explore. This Explore Historic Leith Guidebook is an excellent guide to all historic Leith attractions. Featuring everything from the huge statue of Queen Victoria at the foot of Leith Walk, to the impressive Victoria Swing Bridge on The Shore.
Leith's most famous attraction is the five-star Royal Yacht Britannia. This huge ship was a luxurious holiday home to the Queen and Royal Family for over 40 years. It sailed all over the world taking them to exotic destinations. Now berthed in Leith, you can climb on board yourself and discover what life was like on Britannia for the royals, their guests and staff.
If you're feeling sporty, visit the Leith Victoria Swim Centre, a 19th Century Baths which has been modernised, but still retains its Victorian charm. Or, take a walk in the park at Leith Links. It's famous as the birthplace of modern golf, but today you can enjoy a game of tennis or bowling on the Outdoor Courts. Just bring your own equipment.
And if you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Water of Leith Walkway is a tranquil foot path. Here, you can take a quiet waterside walk or cycle, right in the centre of town. It is around 18 miles long, starting in Leith and running past many city attractions including the Royal Botanic Garden, the Scottish Gallery of Modern Art and Murrayfield Stadium.
Eat and Drink
There's no shortage of great places to eat and drink in Leith. Top Chefs Tom Kitchin and Martin Wishart both have award-winning restaurants in the area. Or, for more laid-back dining, there several great pubs and bars, family restaurants, artisan bakeries and well-known chains.
Shop Till You Drop
Leith is home to Ocean Terminal, a modern shopping centre with high street shops. It also has many places to eat and drink, a cinema, gym and soft play centre.
Every Saturday, you can visit Leith Market, where you'll find fresh, local produce, hand-made gifts and other treats. Or, for a spot of bargain hunting, there's the Out of the Blue Flea Market for clothes, jewellery, furniture and bric-a-brac.
It's easy to visit Leith from Edinburgh city centre. If you're staying in our central hotel, you can hop on a bus from Princes Street and be there in about 20 minutes. The number 22 bus runs regularly down to The Shore Leith. It's well worth the short journey to this vibrant part of the city, with so many great things to do in Leith. So, take a look at our special offers and book your Edinburgh break today!BOOK NOW


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B1 has just released the visuals to brand new hard hitting track entitled Trapsuit.
Produced by BKay, we hear B1 tackle the bass heavy and energetic instrumental with ease. Attacking with a fast paced flow and hard bars, B1 performs the track in various locations alongside friends.
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Apple's latest AirPort Extreme may look different on the outside, but it still provides the same experience with some updated speeds. With 802.11ac (the newest wireless standard) built in, the sixth-gen Airport Extreme offers consumers good speed and performance in a well-designed and easy-to-use package.
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The Acer Aspire R7 delivers a decent computing experience thanks to internals and display, but the company's attempt at a new design leaves a lot to be desired. By placing the trackpad above the keyboard, Acer was attempting to make the touchscreen the center of attention, but it didn't quite execute on its vision with critics bemoaning the new design. And, because it doesn't have Intel's latest generation of Core processors (Haswell), it's plagued by below-average battery life.
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Every Victorian Should Have a Home National Homelessness Week (August 3-8, 2020) gives us the opportunity to think … Read More about National Homelessness Week (#HW2020)
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Ebola outbreak: U.S. Peace Corps evacuates, Liberia closes schools
WHO official says geographic scope of outbreak makes it difficult to stop
The largest recorded Ebola outbreak in history has led the U.S. Peace Corps to evacuate hundreds of volunteers from three affected West African countries, and a U.S. State Department official on Wednesday said two volunteers were under isolation after having contact with a person who later died of the virus.
Meanwhile, Liberia's president ordered the nation's schools to shut down and most civil servants to stay home as fears deepened over the virus that already has killed more than 670 people in West Africa.
The Peace Corps said it was evacuating 340 volunteers from Liberia as well as neighbouring Guinea and Sierra Leone.
The U.S. State Department official said the two volunteers were not symptomatic and were under observation. The official was not authorized to discuss the cases for attribution, and declined to say where the volunteers were serving or when they were exposed.
Ebola has no vaccine and no specific treatment, with a fatality rate of at least 60 percent.
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who is skipping a summit of African leaders in Washington this week amid the crisis, also called for the closure of markets in an area near the borders with infected countries Guinea and Sierra Leone.
"My fellow Liberians, Ebola is real, Ebola is contagious and Ebola kills," she warned. "Denying that the disease exists is not doing your part, so keep yourselves and your loved ones safe."
Fear and panic over the mounting death toll has prompted some rural communities to accuse foreign aid workers of bringing the deadly virus. Others have kept people with Ebola symptoms at home instead of bringing them to quarantine centres. In anger, one man recently set fire to part of the health ministry building in the Liberian capital, Monrovia, after his teenage brother reportedly died of Ebola.
Sirleaf said that security forces would enforce the new precautions taken a week after an American man of Liberian descent boarded a plane in Monrovia and flew to Nigeria, where authorities said he died of Ebola. The fact that he was able to board a plane and travelled through a major airport transit hub in Togo has heightened fears about Ebola's possible spread in the region.
The airline involved, ASKY, has suspended its flights to both the capitals of Liberia and Sierra Leone, and said passengers departing from Guinea would be carefully screened.
Experts say the risk of travellers contracting Ebola is considered low because it requires direct contact with bodily fluids or secretions such as urine, blood, sweat or saliva. The virus can't be spread like flu through casual contact or breathing in the same air.
Patients are contagious only once the disease has progressed to the point they show symptoms, according to the World Health Organization. The most vulnerable are health care workers and relatives who come in much closer contact with the sick.
Still, Liberia is among the poorest countries in the world, and the outbreak already has taxed the capacity of local health clinics and doctors, prompting concern for those who remain in the country.
Two U.S.-based missionary groups have ordered the evacuation of their non-essential personnel from Liberia after a doctor and a missionary both contracted Ebola.
SIM USA President Bruce Johnson announced Tuesday that his group and Samaritan's Purse decided on the evacuation following an upsurge in the number of Ebola cases in Liberia. A Texas-trained doctor and a missionary from North Carolina have contracted the disease and are in isolation in Liberia.
U.K. officials hold crisis meeting
British officials held a crisis meeting Thursday and warned of a potentially serious threat if the deadly Ebola virus spreads further.
U.K. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said there are no known cases in Britain, but that the incurable disease is viewed by the government as a "very serious threat."
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He chaired the government's crisis session to discuss possible measures to cope with the disease.
Health officials are being warned to be vigilant for symptoms of the virus. There are concerns it may spread from West Africa, where the current outbreak has already killed hundreds of people.
British public health official Dr. Brian McCloskey said the risk to British travellers and to Britons working in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia is "very low" but that the outbreak isn't under control.
Influenced by media coverage
Tarik Jasarevic, a World Health Organization spokesman, told CBC News Network that the geographic scope of the outbreak makes it particularly difficult to deal with.
"We need to have enough treatment centres so people who are sick can be treated," he said from Gueckedou, Guinea. "We need to have teams in different locations to follow people who have been in close contact with infected people, and we need to have enough laboratory capacity to be able to test people."
Jasarevic said some people in the affected area were influenced by media coverage that highlighted Ebola's lack of cure, which left people wondering why they shouldn't stay to die with their families. "We have to say that the sooner a person gets to the treatment centre, the better it is."
Jasarevic said most people have little to fear from Ebola.
"This disease is not water-borne or air-borne," he said. "So normally, people who are at the highest risk are health workers — especially when they don't know that they dealing with Ebola."
As of July 27, as many as 729 deaths have been blamed on Ebola in Liberia, neighbouring Guinea, Sierra Leone and Nigeria, according to World Health Organization figures. Of that death toll, 485 deaths were confirmed as being linked to Ebola, 205 were likely linked and 39 are suspected of being caused by Ebola.
Liberia accounted for about one-fifth of those deaths. Nigeria had only one death.
Between July 24 and July 27 alone, there were 122 new cases in the four countries and 57 deaths reported.
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Vinyl flooring, also called lino by some, is popular for use in rooms that need a waterproof flooring. We wouldn't recommend laying carpet in a bathroom or kitchen. It will get wet and start to smell. This is where vinyl comes into play. Vinyl flooring allows you the ability to be able to have a water fight in a room and know that it can all be cleaned up with a simple mop and bucket. Much easier to clean than most other floor coverings, vinyl flooring is by far and away the most popular choice for bathrooms and kitchens. The reason it's the most popular, is because it's the most sensible!
When it comes to designs, you can't go wrong with vinyl flooring. There are thousands of different designs, each of which is available in a variety of colours. There is wood effect vinyl flooring, tile effect vinyl, marble styled vinyl and many more. We have a huge variety of vinyl flooring sample books that contain different designs so you can see the pattern, the colour and feel the texture of the vinyl too. Our showroom has a massive selection of vinyl for you to choose from, you're sure to find what it is that you're looking for.
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On January 26, 2007, Jim and Linda Daughetee experienced a parent's worst nightmare when their only son Shane, a 24-year-old volunteer fire fighter, died at a home structure fire after falling through the floor which was supported by engineered wooden I-beams.
Without warning, the floor collapsed sending him into the basement. Crews attempted to rescue him from the fully involved basement, but a subsequent collapse of the main floor ceased further rescue efforts.
"Shane's passion for firefighting and helping others still lives on. His death has shown that we must push to see that homes are built to protect the lives of residents and firefighters. We will continue to educate others for the need of home sprinklers," said his father Jim Daughetee.
Lieutenant Eliott Mahaffey was within an arm's distance of Shane providing back-up while he knelt in the doorway. Mahaffey suffered burns attempting to rescue his fellow firefighter. "There's no telling how much more good he could have done in this world had we only been able to get him out in time," said Mahaffey.


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Is there a budding ballerina or dynamic dancer in your family, if so why not book them in for one of our ballet or dance portrait sessions. Girls and boys of all ages are invited to join us on one of our dedicated dance weekends or another time that is mutually convenient if need be. We can accommodate up to two dancers at one session so it is something nice for siblings or maybe friends to do, photographs can be taken together as well as individually.
The cost for a ballet/dance portrait session is £40 (payable at time of booking) for a 45 minute slot, longer may be required for two dancers. You will be invited back a few days later for a private viewing appointment to choose one 5×7 print (unframed) of your choice from the selection taken. This can be upgraded against a larger size print or any other products we have available.


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Semantic annotation toolkit is dedicated for fast & easy-to-use semantic annotation. It supports users by easy, keyboard-based graphical interface. Also we are planning to support automatic generation of semantic data. (October 2009 ~ June 2010)
COAT is a manual semantic annotation toolkit which help users to annotate information on plain text. Below figure shows example of an annotated sentence.
COAT toolkit is consist of three toolkits. COAT Annotator is for the real-work users, whose job is to manually annotate each document. To increase the reliability of the resultant document, annotation work on a document should be done by two different annotators, who do not know about each other's work. COAT conjugator is for the senior annotators (conjugators), whose job is to resolve conflict between those annotators on the same document. COAT administrator tool is for those who admin the work progress, set up the corpus, and download & actually use those manually annotated documents. Below figure shows the design paradigm of COAT manual semantic annotation toolkit.
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Jul 21, 2011
Many countries are facing dangerous water shortages. As world demand for food has soared, millions of farmers have drilled too many irrigation wells in efforts to expand their harvests. As a result, water tables are falling and wells are going dry in some 20 countries containing half the world's people. The overpumping of aquifers for irrigation temporarily inflates food production, creating a food production bubble that bursts when the aquifer is depleted. For full report, visit the EPI website.


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Guard killed, Rs 37 lakh looted from cash van in Nabha
Killing a guard and injuring a cashier, three men on Saturday robbed a private secure-transfer van of Rs 37 lakh here and escaped on a motorcycle.punjab Updated: Feb 01, 2014, 21:06 IST
Killing a guard and injuring a cashier, three men on Saturday robbed a private secure-transfer van of Rs 37 lakh here and escaped on a motorcycle.
Around noon, they were in an ambush inside the State Bank of Patiala automatic teller machine in the crowded Alhoran Gate area when cashier Anuragh Tiwari stopped over and called them out, saying he must load cash urgently. They emerged and shot gunman Randhir Singh, who standing next to the van had spotted them armed and taken aim.
Injured cashier Tiwari briefed the police. "The robbers gave us no reaction time, and killed the guard on the spot," he said, adding: "One of the assailants then trained his gun on me, while the others robbed the van. They were gone in three to four minutes, with the guard's gun."
The cash included Rs 11 lakh for an Axis Bank ATM, as the van company serves multiple clients. The gang escaped firing in the air, and though police reacted fast to seal all exits, the turbaned and masked trio still got away, sign of a well-rehearsed heist.
Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Hardial Singh Mann took a squad from Patiala to the crime scene and collected mobile-phone call data from the spot, besides the surveillance-camera footage from the ATM.
"Police are now trying to prepare the robbers' sketches," he said.


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This motor series uses the "ROLOR" gear type manufactured with most advanced technology and quality available to provide low pressure start up, smooth reliable operation and high efficiency.
The output shaft tapered roller bearings allow for high axial and radial forces. Advanced design in disc distribution flow, which can automatically compensate in operating with high volume efficiency and long life.
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Max. Operating Pressure: [PSI] [4060], MPa 28
Speed Range: RPM 10 ~ 446
Max. Output Power: [HP] [27], Kw 58
Shaft Seals: Standard high pressure shaft seals permit applications in series or without drain line when required.
Low Speed Valving: These motors are manufactured following strict procedures to reduce tolerances between all components to permit lower speed, higher efficiency and smoother rotation at very low speeds. These motors are not for high speed or low pressure applications.
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The Blue Box Creative Learning Centre works with schools and families in Limerick City and around, to provide trained professionals to help children through difficult times. Their slogan is "Sometimes when a child is feeling sad or hurt it is good to have a safe place and someone to help you."
The Blue Box is a non-profit organisation, and is driven by innovative Arts Therapy programmes. Founded in 1997, The Blue Box is a Creative Arts Psychotherapies Project supporting children from marginalized and impoverished backgrounds in Limerick. It's located in LEDP, Roxboro Road in Limerick.
The Centre offers a Creative Therapy Service to schools, school completion programmes, outreach projects and preschools in Limerick City. The Blue Box is a community-oriented intervention service that deals with issues relating to behaviour, and emotional and mental health as they affect young people and their families within the community.
The Centre is making a real difference. Their aim is to help vulnerable young people and their families realise their potential through creative therapies and to provide a service that's available, affordable and accessible. The Therapeutic relationship between the child and the adult is at the heart of the Blue Box philosophy of Therapy. Another important element of the Centre's Psychotherapy model is the client's own creative exploration. The therapists draw on a variety of theories (art therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, humanistic and integrative psychotherapy, aesthetics, attachment theories, developmental theories, object relations, play and embodiment) to support their client—their central belief being that in line with every dynamic system, each individual has the innate capacity to move towards self-fulfillment.
Creative Therapies used by The Blue Box include art, music, play, drama and dance movement therapy.
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Many would say that living one's life entails making decisions on choices. This may sound true, but not in all parts of the globe. Others are not privileged enough to have a plethora of choices on the kind of food to eat, clothes to wear, the life partner to choose, or even the place in which they have to live every single moment of their life. Oftentimes, aspects like scarcity, tradition or even peaceful conditions, can either limit or take away the availability of choices.
Choices are basically gifts of life; but deciding on one does not always come with a guarantee of having made the right choice. A wrong choice though will not result to the end of the world, or pose as a reason to lose hope in life. Take it as just another test of your resiliency.
Choosing to Eat Healthy by Going Vegan or Vegetarian
Going vegan or vegetarian is often a decision based on your own standards and principles in life. In some cases, it is a choice made as a way of improving a health condition. Both vegetarian and vegans are into eating only plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables and the like.
The main difference is the set of principles and ideas on why they exclude animals as sources of food.
What's the difference between Vegetarianism and Veganism
Vegetarianism is about not eating food derived from slaughtered animals. That includes food by-products made from other parts of slaughtered animals. It is the raising and killing of animals for food purposes that make vegetarians exclude meats such as pork, beef, game, poultry, fish and other marine creatures, in their diet.
That being the case, many vegetarians consume food derived from living animals like eggs, milk, and their dairy by-products. Still, some vegetarians consider egg consumption as a form of life deprivation for unborn chicks, or one that causes stressful living conditions for hens induced to lay more eggs than what they normally produce. .
Other vegetarians are more flexible in their views by not including fish and other seafood from their food exclusions.
Veganism on the other hand is more rigid, because they disapprove not only of animal slaughter but the exploitation of animals as a whole, regardless of purpose. Vegans will not use, consume or buy any kind of product that involved or incorporated any form of animal contribution, including lab testing.
Advancements in Technology Made Deciding on Simple Choices a Major Life Decision
Some advancements in technology have made something as trivial as deciding on the type of doorbell to install in your house a major life decision. It used to be just a choice of doorbell brands. Then it became a matter of choosing a Ring Doorbell model because the brand also offers audio video cameras, which can do a lot in beefing up home security.
Currently, whether you are making comparisons between Ring Doorbell vs Ring 2 or any other advanced Ring Doorbell models. consumers now have to consider the agreements entered into by new Ring owner Amazon with local police authorities.
Any type of Ring Doorbell, through the Neighbors App will give your home direct connection to local police authorities. However, the connection also denotes giving the Ring company and police department access to your video footage and other personal information.


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I got further sidetracked by a couple of day in hospital – minor procedure but not expected. It kept me from following up with these right away so I am going to quickly add them before I go collapse on the sofa!
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Wolfenstein 2's DLC so far is characterful but perfunctory
Wot I Think: The Freedom Chronicles
Note – this piece presumes familiarity with Wolfenstein 2's entire plot, and as such contains some spoilers, though no specific character fates are discussed.
Out this week is part two of 'The Freedom Chronicles', a triptych of story-led DLC for last year's pretty decent singleplayer shooter Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, giving us a pretty clear sense of what's on offer from the season pass. (You can buy the episodes separately, but it ends up being 30% more expensive if you end up getting all of 'em that way). To whit, is it worth forking out for? In short: ehhhhhhhh.
There's nothing wrong with either of the two episodes released to date, and I can't imagine some last-minute rot setting in for next month's finale, either. They continue Wolf 2's formula of solid action, with a side-order of (mostly) optional stealth, and oodles of comic book-grade sci-fi undercut by surprisingly introspective narration. It's all good stuff – but it is, in almost every regard, just the same stuff as the base game already offers.
I think Bethesda/Machine Games might have missed a trick in putting the first chunk of The Freedom Chronicles out just a couple of months after the full game, with others following on a monthly basis. Usually there's a good case to be made for getting the DLC out quick, while interest in a game is at its peak, but in this case it just feels like Wolf 2 didn't have quite enough time to breathe before being followed up by something so very similar. Absence makes the heart, and all that.
That said, there's a lot to recommend episode 2 if you played Wolf 2 as pretty much a straight shooter. I'm going to start with that and come back to the other one – there's no linking storyline between them, and you can play 'em in any order, after all. Episode 2, 'The Diaries Of Agent Silent Death', doesn't mandate a stealth approach – you'll find shotguns and mega-lasers aplenty – but it works hard to encourage you to play it sneaky assassin style.
For one thing, your character, the hard-drinking, hard-smoking, eyepatch-wearing Brit-assassin Jessica Valiant, can only have a limited amount of armour – so she's much more vulnerable than Wolf 2's BJ Blazkowicz or Episode 1's quarterback hero, Joseph Stallion.
For another, you're blessed immediately with a silenced pistol and the constrictor harness (allowing you to crawl through super-tight passages), both of which you have to choose whether or not to unlock in the main game. There's a reasonable chance that folk who favoured an out-and-out carnage approach in Wolf 2 proper have yet to use the constrictor harness. Jessica's entire unlock tree requires hitting stealth-specific milestones too – headshots, sneak-kills, knife-throws, that sort of thing.
In other words, you're all set up for maximum stealth mojo from the get-go. I really dig the stealth systems in Wolf 2, but most of its levels aren't particularly built for it, often making it more a matter of grim determination than anything else. Silent Death is much more self-consciously an assassin's playground, with an abundance of vents, side-tunnels and improbably tiny gaps you can magic-squeeze your way into. One level also uses banks of theatre seats for a memorably atmospheric game of hide and seek, you crouch-walking behind the red felt as headtorch-wearing enemies roam.
It also cements my feeling that the silenced pistol – able to one-head-hit-kill all but the most heavily-armoured enemies – is the game's best weapon. Brutal, efficient, noiseless: it's a joy to use, and every other shooter Jessica carried just felt like dead weight.
Jessica herself is almost a great character – she's after revenge for her long-ago tortured and murdered husband, then just wants to get back to drinking and toyboying her way to death in Rio, and she has an excellent line in very British swearing. "Nazi bell-end" particularly stood out.
Her smoke-deepened, acidic voice is charismatic, but the actor plays it very one-note, tackling what should be fun lines efficiently but without ever selling either Jessica's decades of pain or her gleefulness at the bloody revenge she's exacting from the aforementioned bell-ends.
And, apart from that theatre section I mentioned, the locations are far too forgettable, far too much like gentle remixes of the parent game's over-reliance on shadowy iron corridors. There's none of the plot or setpiece insanity of Wolf 2, just a pick and mix of its workaday stuff.
The third and final level involves a trip to the moon, but it's basically just a less yellow palette-swap for the disappointingly perfunctory and corridory (monstrous audition sequence aside) Venus section of the main game – not even managing to recreate the memorable mid-century sci-fi elegance of Wolf 1: The New Order's excellent lunar jaunt. You don't ever get to go outside either – best you get is a brief glimpse of white rock through an indestructible window.
Then it's all over, 90 minutes later, without anything new having been seen or done, or the overall storyline dial having moved any further. None of the the three Freedom Chronicles have any bearing on Wolf 2's main story, or on each other – they're self-contained tales about other people in other parts of the worldwide resistance against Nazi rule. I don't object to that in principle, but it does make them feel a little bit meaningless – all you've achieved is to kill a few more Nazi generals, who seem to be pretty much infinite in number and entirely interchangeable.
Put this together with Wolf 2's ending and post-campaign circumstances, and it's pretty clear that the current vision for this series is that of ongoing resistance, Nazi rule remaining status quo, rather than actually overthrowing the regime. It makes sense from a franchise point of view, but it's hard not to wish for a bit of real closure after killing so many thousands of Reich soldiers. Especially because it's hard to shake the worry that, what with Wolf 2 not being the chart-topper it was surely expected to be last year, there are no guarantees that BJ's tale will ever be picked up again.
As for episode 1 of the Freedom Chronicles, it's perfectly likeable and capable, but moves the needle even less than 2 does. This time around, its star is Joseph Stallion, an American football quarterback who already possess BJ's optional 'Ram Shackles' ability, which enables him to charge through certain walls and knock over lighter enemies. His unlocks lie in a more overt action vein too, so essentially it's encouraging an all-guns-blazing attitude, although I found that it was a lot more suited to stealth than ep 2 was to carnage.
Joseph is a likeably earnest sort, and his tale involves some exposition about how the Nazis make their super-soldiers as well as a certain degree of parable for racial tensions in current-day America. He hasn't got quite the degree of personality or personal motivation than Jessica is given, but on the other hand his actor's monologuing is a lot more naturalistic and convincing
His levels, meanwhile, involve much more outdoor spaces than Jessica's, but in the main, they feel even more like an extension of Wolf 2's main campaign. One section, charging around with limited ammo health on a football field, stands out, while the other major setpiece is a reiteration of the panzerhound sequence in the main game. Honestly, it's the same problem again – it's all fine but familiar, and leaves my memory almost as soon as I've finished.
It would be unwise, I suspect, to expect anything different from the upcoming third chunk, starring US army Captain Gerald Wilkins on a mission to Alaska, and which seems to riff off the more outlandish, Bondy elements of the original WW2 Call of Duties. I assume that like the others, it'll be a perfectly pleasant 90 minutes of Machine Games action with no bearing on any other Wolf 2 stories, then it's all over and that's that. But maybe they'll surprise us.
Not helping matters is that the three-level Episode Zero handed out last month as a pre-order and season pass bonus turns out to not be the prologue it implies, but instead a multi-pack of levels that appear in the subsequent episodes – one level for each of the three characters. In other words, if you pre-ordered Wolf 2 then you already own 3 of the DLC's 9 levels, while if you went for the season pass expecting four episodes, the truth is you only get three.
So, that's four and a half hours of new Wolfage for eighteen quid (or £24 if you buy the episodes seperately). If there were exceptional hours I'd be absolutely fine with that, but for what is almost entirely reused stuff from the main game – no new powers, weapons or enemies – I'm just not sure it's a good enough deal.
I dig Wolf 2 a lot, both its madcap-yet-serious personality and its carnage-or-stealth action, and I can't pretend I didn't enjoy a few more hours of that, but, with the exception of a handful of brief, comic-styled cutscenes and getting to hear someone say "Nazi bell-end", everything that's in here is already available from the main game. You might as well just play (or replay) its many post-campaign side missions and modes, really. I'll be delighted if episode 3 manages to change that.
Episodes 0, 1 and 2 of Wolfenstein II: The Freedom Chronicles are available now via Steam, with the third and final one due at some point in March. It's £18/$25 for the season pass, or £8/$9 per episode. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is required to play 'em.


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Five Tactics for Multi-Generational Learning
By Ashford University Staff
Much is written about multiple generations in the workplace, but little information is available about multi-generational families as partners in lifelong learning. Modest focus is drawn to impacts of parents, grandparents, children, and significant others modeling reciprocal learning. How much does quality of life depend on accommodating each other's learning needs and styles?
Bloom (2014) asserts that role models are people we emulate, "not only through direct interactions…but through the examples they set with their attitude and behavior within the family and the outside world." This idea is intriguing when considering the multi- generational workforce and home.
The Generations
Some Traditionals (born 1930 - 1945) still work because they enjoy it, need the money, or both (King, 2010). These folks 'traditionally' are socially and fiscally conservative. Few Traditionals, who grew up during the Great Depression and World War II, had parents who could afford to attend college. In 1940 fewer than 10% of females aged 20-24 were in school, unemployed, or juggling work and higher education; fewer than 20% of males the same age were in similar situations (US Dept. of Commerce Bureau of Census, 1943). Traditionals who still learn remind us that being among the 38% of college students over 25 is not only a challenge, it is a privilege and expected to be more wide spread by 2019 (Bell, 2012).
After World War II, the GI Bill and other education funding became more available in an increasingly diverse society. Baby Boomers (born 1946 - 1960) are still plentiful in the workplace, but are beginning to retire in droves. They were born during prosperity, still work hard, often long hours, are team oriented, optimistic and remain focused on personal and professional growth (Zemke, et al, 2000). A love of learning can come through to grandchildren or other youngsters conversing with such lifelong learners.
Gen Xers (born 1961 - 1980) were raised by Boomers. Growing up they learned about independence, efficiency, and the value of work-life balance. They created less rigid, open workplaces than their parents often endured (King, 2010). But what impacts Gen Xers have on future generations such as Gen Y, (the Millenials born 1981 to the early 1990s) or Gen Z (born post 1990 and already represented in the workforce), remains to be seen.
Today, moving forward, no end is in sight to the demand for lifelong learning (US Dept. of Education, 2014). This prediction can either be viewed with trepidation or with delight as innumerable opportunities for modeling a love for learning for those we love will be available. It may be one of the best gifts we ever give them.
How to Inspire Learning Among Generations
Learning is constant, a reciprocal process. PBS Parents (2014) posits "we are our children's learning models. Our attitudes about education can inspire theirs and show them how to take charge of their educational journey." It's no secret: students who revere learning do well in school, often thanks to remarkable role models at home. While this belief is not always true, it certainly makes the journey more palatable for children and adults. Here are some tactics for learning as multi-generational partners:
1. Joint Study Time
PBS Parents (2014) suggests establishing "a joint study time." Imagine sitting in the kitchen doing homework together – the adult modeling homework ethics and strategies, time and other resource management, while learning beside one's child.
2. Model the Process
Modeling the learning process includes sharing one's frustrations, commitments, persistence, and rewards. The most unlikely conversations can emerge from a child and parent as empathetic partners on a learning journey together.
3. Be Accessible
Even though your child or grandchild may be learning something with which you are unfamiliar, be accessible. Teach him how to learn, do research, think critically, and be resourceful. No one has all the answers, but learning to ask the right questions is crucial for learning.
4. Create the Space
Turning off the TV and other noise encourages learning partners to gain control of their agenda. This time can inspire the other to share according to their strengths.
5. Be Open
Finally, being open to learning from one another means each generation gains greater respect for the other. Rhattigan (2014) speaks of his grandfather whose value of education is reflected in four grandchildren, all of whom went on to earn advanced degrees.
It has been said that education is something that cannot be taken away from a person. That's true, and multi-generational learning can create family memories that endure for generations to come.
Written by: Lora Reed, PhD, BA in Human Resources Management Program Chair, Assistant Professor, Forbes School of Business, Ashford University
Adult Learning Resource Center (2004) Parents as educational partners. Retrieved 12/10/2014 from http://www.thecenterweb.org/alrc/family-pep.html
Bell, S. (3/8/2012) Nontraditional students are the new majority. Library Journal. Retrieved 12/12/2014 from http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/03/opinion/nontraditional-students-are-the-new-majority-from-the-bell-tower/#_
Berube, A. (5/31/2012) Where the grads are: Degree attainment in metro areas. The Brookings Institution. Retrieved 12/11/2014 from http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/the-avenue/posts/2012/05/31-educational-attainment-berube
Bloom, S. (1/17/2014) The importance of parents as role models. Livestrong.com Retrieved 12/10/14 from http://www.livestrong.com/article/110276-importance-parents-role-models/
English, T. T. (2014) Importance of parents as role models. Ehow.com. Retrieved 12/10/14 from http://www.ehow.com/about_6386991_importance-parents-role-models.html
PBS Parents (2014) Education: The role of parents. Retrieved 12/10/14 from http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/supporting-your-learner/role-of-parents/
Red Tick Education (2014) Parents: Role models for learning. Retrieved 12/10/2014 from http://www.redtickeducation.com.au/blog/parents--role-models-for-learning
Rhattigan, M. (2014) Positive role models. Scholastic Parents. Retrieved 12/10/2014 from http://www.scholastic.com/parents/blogs/scholastic-parents-learning-toolkit/positive-role-models
US Dept. of Commerce Bureau of the Census (1943) Sixteenth Census of the United States: 1940 Population, Vol IV Characteristics by Age, Marital Status, Relationship, Education, and Citizenship.
US Dept. of Education National Center for Education Statistics (2014) Fast facts: Postsecondary enrollment rates. Retrieved 12/11/2014 from http://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=98
US Dept. of Education National Center for Education Statistics (2014) Total undergraduate fall enrollment in degree-granting postsecondary institutions by attendance status, sex of student, and control and level of institution, 1970 through 2012. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 12/11/2014 from http://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d13/tables/dt13_303.70.asp


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The Applanix POS MV is a user-friendly, turnkey system designed and built to provide accurate position, heading, attitude, heave, and velocity data of your marine vessel and remote sensing equipment. With over one thousand systems deployed worldwide, POS MV is field-tested and proven in all conditions. POS MV blends GNSS data with angular rate and acceleration data from an IMU, and heading from GPS Azimuth Measurement System (GAMS) to produce a robust and accurate full six degrees-of-freedom position and orientation solution.
All POS MV models are designed for use with multibeam sonar systems, enabling adherence to IHO (International Hydrographic Survey) standards on sonar swath widths of greater than ± 75 degrees under all dynamic conditions. At the entry-level is the POS MV SurfMaster, which delivers robust georeferencing for small platforms, both manned and unmanned. Fully supported by Applanix' industry leading post processing software, POSPac MMS, SurfMaster delivers roll and pitch accuracy to 0.03 degrees. Wavemaster II is ideal for safety-of-navigation geoferencing and smaller vessels and OceanMaster is designed for increasingly difficult conditions and performance requirements on long straight baselines. The POS MV Elite is for users seeking the very highest level of performance available to the industry.
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The narrow-beam SES-2000 Compact model owned by Acoustic Imaging is ideally suited for small boat, shallow water surveys. The transducer can be pole- or hull-mounted and interfaces to common GNSS and motion sensor strings to provide accurate georeferenced and corrected profiles of the seabed and subsurface. Penetration is dependent on sediment types but the Compact system has been proven to image 5-8m in sand environments (generally considered the most difficult sediments to penetrate).
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QINSy is a feature-rich, industry leading software package used for hydrographic data acquisition, navigation, and processing. The suite of applications can be used for various types of projects ranging from simple single beam echo sounder surveys to complex offshore construction works.
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SonarWiz5® is an all-in-one suite of programs for the real-time acquisition and post-processing of sidescan sonar and subbottom profiler data. The software is designed to be simple to setup and easy to use, thus minimizing training time and costs.
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Qimera supervises less experienced users through the various stages of bathymetry data processing by intelligently prompting the necessary action(s). The Dynamic Workflow™ uniquely remembers what actions and settings have been applied to the project data, and hence is able to highlight files that need further processing actions in order to complete the workflow.
As the Asia-Pacific VAR for QPS products Acoustic Imaging can recommend the appropriate Qimera bundle for you, along with necessary add-ons to achieve the best survey results. We provide local support for all Qimera sales and can provide assistance in interfacing the software with your current survey equipment spread.
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Skip to 0 minutes and 12 seconds The question 'How much crime is there?' is a really difficult one. And you can see from the way the question is put that to answer it, you need to have some idea of what you mean by 'crime' – and we know that 'crime' is a difficult concept to pin down and define. Even if you think you have got some kind of working definition of 'crime', to answer the 'how much' question, you still need to think about how you go about measuring it. There is a good deal of 'official' information about the extent of crime – and much of this information is compiled by police, and used to generate statistics.
Skip to 0 minutes and 50 seconds But the police can only record information about crimes they are aware of. And we know that a significant proportion of crime goes undetected – so that nobody knows it has happened; or unreported, so that even if somebody knows it has happened, they don't bring it to the attention of the police. Somebody might not report an offence – even if they are the victim of that offence. Perhaps they think it is too trivial; or that the hassle of reporting it outweighs any benefit they might obtain from reporting it. Perhaps they know the offender and don't want them to get into trouble.
Skip to 1 minute and 26 seconds There are a range of reasons None of those undetected or unreported offences will be reflected in statistics derived from crimes recorded by the police. The way that crime is recorded by the police also affects the statistics - and the fact that the relevant recording rules don't require all crimes to be recorded means that the statistics based on recorded crimes will inevitably present an incomplete picture of the crime that's 'out there' in the world. It can also be hard to meaningfully compare statistics from one year to the next.
Skip to 2 minutes and 0 seconds If there is a change in the rules which requires a greater range of crimes to be recorded, then you might see in the statistics a rise in overall crime which does not necessarily correspond to a change in the amount of crime actually committed. So, to get beyond the recorded crime statistics, and to try to explore more fully this area of undetected or unreported crime, we can, for example, ask people directly about their experiences of crime. The Crime Survey of England and Wales is a survey in which a large sample of members of the public are asked about their experience of a range of crimes over a specified time period.
Skip to 2 minutes and 41 seconds The survey can capture information about crimes that have not been reported to the police. The statistics which can be generated through analysing the responses to the survey may be more reliable than recorded crime data as indicators both of how much crime there is, and of trends in crime. But the survey data does depend on the accuracy of the responses given by the members of the public who are invited to participate. So there is no absolutely accurate measure of crime.
Skip to 3 minutes and 11 seconds But we might want to use the information about the extent of crime which we do have in socially significant ways – we might want to look at trends in offending behaviour and think about what is behind them; we might want to think about how people are engaging or not engaging with the authorities; and if we are policymakers we might want to make decisions about how we are going to try to address aspects of crime. So, it is important that we recognise that the information we have is imperfect, and that we use it carefully.
How much crime?
In this video, Ailbhe O'Loughlin discusses different ways in which we try to work out how much crime there is. Notice how there are issues with all the methods that we try to use to measure the extent of crime, and bear in mind that if policymakers and lawmakers rely on 'measures' of crime, then they need to be aware of the limitations of these measures.
How do you think we might get as close as possible to an accurate measure of how much crime there is?
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