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After his impressive debut single 'Touch Me' , which sold in over 400,000 copies, Rui Da Silva releases 'Feel The Love', a subtly evocative slice of progressive house, featuring Victoria Horn's delicate vocals. Being already played at some of the world's bigest gigs, like Winter Music Conference, by Sandra Collins, there is no doubt of its high quallity.
The disc contains two mixes of the origional, both more refined and upbeat. The first one starts with some tribal beats, then an uplifting vibe introduces the beautifull vocals of Virginia, continuing with a nice sound and simple bassline.
This second mix has a longer and progressive style build-up, growing in stages and the vocal is introduced in a much more subtle manner. This mix is designed more as a club style track, for those who take a less cheesy stance with their upbeat house tunes.
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I am so tripping on…
You have put a lot of thought into the environment, social setting, and political landscape of Drugs and Wires. I also read Dreamspace and I love it!!! I am a big fan of the cyberpunk aesthetic and dark humor! Cryoclaire's use of color and visualization of trippy scenes is amazing… and a little horrific. I just really enjoy the creative take on how you depict Dan's self-inflicted misery. Great work!
I am really liking Lo Black's writing as well! I like how the focus is on Dan/ Lin and the over-all plot is coming together in bits and pieces. Like, every time I think Dan is going to get better or at least be "okay" and there is a little hope…well that is taken away and covered in more mystery about what this "worm" really is or something else bad. I can not wait to read more and learn more about Dan and Lin and the crazy world they inhabit.
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Tottenham will take a lead to Stamford Bridge after winning the first leg of their Carabao Cup semifinal against Chelsea 1-0. The only goal arrived in the 26th minute courtesy of a penalty awarded by VAR. Harry Kane was initially flagged offside as he was felled by Kepa Arrizabalaga inside the box, but a video replay showed he was level and the captain converted from the spot. Chelsea were far more competitive than when they lost 3-1 on their last visit to Wembley in November -- indeed they had 58 percent of the possession and 17 shots to Spurs' six. But it is advantage Tottenham at the halfway point in the tie.
A victory of any margin has to be seen as a success and Tottenham are perfectly capable of hurting Chelsea on the counter-attack at Stamford Bridge in a fortnight's time. Kane continued his rich vein of goalscoring form, netting his seventh goal in six games, and No. 2 goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga impressed again, keeping his third-successive clean sheet with the help of some bullish defending.
Spurs have been more dangerous than Chelsea recently, scoring 22 goals in their previous five matches compared to the Blues' five. When they went 1-0 up in the first half it seemed there was an opportunity to capitalise further on their home advantage and take a bigger lead to the Bridge. However, Maurizio Sarri's side were on top for most of the second half. While the visitors were unable to find an equaliser to match their approach play, Spurs' inability to halt the Blues' attacks was a concern as thoughts turn to the second leg.
Manager rating out of 10
7 -- The plan to get in behind Chelsea's centre-backs with balls over the top worked perfectly for the decisive goal, but Mauricio Pochettino was unable to wrest back control of the game in the second half and didn't make a substitution until the 79th minute. Of course, his lack of central midfielders continues to be a major limitation.
Player ratings (1-10; 10 = best. Players introduced after 70 minutes get no rating)
GK Paulo Gazzaniga, 8 -- Made an excellent fingertip save onto the post as Callum Hudson-Odoi's cross looped over him towards the top corner before palming away an N'Golo Kante shot, while his handling was reliable under pressure.
DF Kieran Trippier, 7 -- Worked hard defensively and was alert to danger behind him while creating a chance for Kane with an early cross and releasing Moussa Sissoko down the right touchline with a neat flick.
DF Davinson Sanchez, 8 -- Got tight to Eden Hazard in central areas, forcing the Belgian to go deep or into wide areas to get time on the ball and run at the defence.
DF Toby Alderweireld, 9 -- Showed off his passing ability with a fine ball over the top to release Kane and win the penalty, while he positioned himself well to block a host of crosses.
DF Danny Rose, 6 -- Struggled against Hudson-Odoi in the first half but improved after the break and made an important late tackle on Kante.
MF Harry Winks, 6 -- A mature performance defensively and Pochettino would have approved of a "naughty" professional foul on Hazard in the first half, but he saw less and less of the ball as the match went on.
MF Moussa Sissoko, 7 -- Helped to protect the defence with his physicality and made a few breaks upfield, while teeing Kane up for a shot with a nice first-time pass. But he made some poor decisions too, especially when he tried a silly backheel when Spurs were trying to see out the game.
MF Christian Eriksen, 5 -- Covered plenty of ground but was less influential than usual, which helped Chelsea to assume control.
MF Dele Alli, 5 -- Similarly put in a shift for the team, tracking back diligently, but aside from one run into the box at the start of the second half it is hard to remember a telling contribution with the ball.
FW Harry Kane, 8 -- Won the penalty with a well-timed run in behind the defence and converted it himself, while testing Kepa with a powerful 25-yard strike in the second half.
FW Son Heung-Min, 5 -- Made a lively start, troubling Chelsea again with his pace, but faded.
MF Erik Lamela, NR -- Replaced Son and got a brief chance to run at goal but couldn't capitalise.
MF Oliver Skipp, NR -- Introduced in the final moments in place of Winks, who had been booked.
MF Fernando Llorente, NR -- Appeared in injury time to help defend set pieces.


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Well this should be fun: Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld has decided to hitch her star to the new Cadbury-based snacks business when Kraft Foods splits into two companies next year. North American V-P Tony Vernon will boss the boring old cheese-based US grocery business.
You'd think that at her matronly age Irene would settle for a quiet life in Philadelphia but she's clearly decided that snacks is where it's at, reinforcing the belief that Kraft's purchase of UK chocolate maker Cadbury for £12m a couple of years ago was one of the steals of the century.
At snacks – they haven't decided what the business is to be called yet – Rosenfeld will be in charge of Cadbury, Tobler Suchard and Milka – three of the biggest brands in confectionery and a line-up to give the mighty Nestle pause. Kraft also owns Trident. The news will have various agencies looking nervously over their shoulders.
Kraft has been hiring agencies like there's no tomorrow recently, giving Milka to Crispin Porter and wheeling in Droga5 to handle Athenos and big new dairy snack brand MilkBite as well as some Cadbury brands in Australia.
Saatchi & Saatchi and sister agency Fallon are in the driving seats on Cadbury at the moment but their stock has slipped somewhat since the great days of Fallon's Cannes Grand Prix winner 'Gorilla' for Dairy Milk in 2008.
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After the successful HAEi/AEDAF Camino Walk on the Camino de Santiago in northwestern Spain in May 2016 and May 2017, HAEi is organizing yet another walk.
In order to raise awareness, HAEi brings together HAE friends — patients, relatives, caregivers, doctors, nurses, and industry — for the HAEi Jakobsweg Walk 2018. Just as for the previous walks this is a mutual experience in honor of the global hae day :-) and this time the walk will take place on part of the pilgrimage route Jakobsweg Wien (The Way of St. James) through Vienna, Austria.
"Camino de Santiago, Way of St. James, and Jakobsweg are names in different languages for the same thing: A huge network of pilgrims' ways leading to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain, where tradition has it that the remains of the saint are buried. Many follow its routes as a form of spiritual path or retreat for their spiritual growth. Traditionally, as with most pilgrimages, the Way of St. James began at one's home and ended at the pilgrimage site, often following highly traveled routes through Europe. One of these traditional routes goes right through Vienna — and that is the one we will be walking for the HAEi Jakobsweg Walk 2018", says the HAEi Communications Manager Steen Bjerre.
Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela began around the year 950 but the ancient roads through Vienna are far older as Roman roads were already present when the pilgrimage began. One of these Roman roads connected the garrison cities Aquincum (Budapest), Brigetio (Komaron) and Carnuntum (German Altenburg) with Vindobona (Vienna). The Way of St. James, which starts in Budapest, also takes this route. Indeed, the Romans knew how to build very durable roads.
The HAEi Jakobsweg Walk takes place 16 and 17 May 2018 and the program consists of four consecutive stages. It is, however, entirely up to the participants if they want to take part in just one, more or all of the stages.
At the moment there are 146 participants from 21 countries for the HAEi Jakobsweg Walk: United States, Brazil, Argentina, Denmark, Mexico, Australia, Canada, Italy, Spain, Venezuela, United Kingdom, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, South Africa, Austria, and Switzerland.
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The news that Susan Boyle and David Gilmour are to team up and record a Pink Floyd tribute album as exclusively reported by Phoenix Joe has certainly set the airwaves buzzing.
Simon Cowell (a TV presenter) has just issued a statement that he intends to sue David Gilmour. In a phone interview with Phoenix Joe just a few moments ago Simon said "Who does he think he is? SuBo belongs to me! This bloke thinks he can play guitar and he starts trying to steal my acts…. I don't want to be rude but… he looks like an overweight ruddy faced farmer - I've seen his videos - he wouldn't last five minutes on Britain's Got Talent, I can tell you."
Simon clearly seemed to be upset as he continued… "I'm gonna sue him for all he's got if he so much as plays a single note within ten feet of her - I'm not having talent less wannabe's exploit Susan. That's my job."
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They Can't Have Me
(by Barefoot Justine)
No, you will never be an artist,
No, you must stop daydream doodling,
No, you do not have "it,"
No, you must study algebra,
No, you can't have me.
Choose between the Beatles and Christ,
In church they made it clear,
I left them to their holy guilt,
Followed joy and walked away,
The church could not have me.
Endless waves of bullies came and come,
Molesting, degrading, hating,
From Beatings to bullshit,
From chuckled threats to scars,
They could not and can not have me.
"Duran Duran, Judas Priest, and Loverboy,
Are better than the Beatles," or so they said,
Knowing better, I shook my head and waited,
"We'll talk in 20 years, we'll talk in 20 years…"
Teenybop eighties pop quarrels could not have my Beatles.
"Crucify yourself to a VW Beetle in the name of art,
Now that is genius," in college they cried,
And shoved me through the Postmodern prison,
Where foolishness and spite masquerade as Art with a capital A,
I laughed, they could not brainwash me.
Even my body so ill-fitted and wrong,
Deep inside a seed waited to become,
Beauty, joy, and freedom,
Suffocating in a river of Black Velvet,
So nearly did it have me.
In place of the budding seed cancer grew,
Diagnosis, dread, surgery and radiation
A tumor of whiskey river despair,
Epiphany encased in disease,
Even cancer could not have me.
Crystal coral waves pulled me under,
Deep in the waters of Thailand,
I surfaced, no boat, no air,
Leaking, keeping afloat and fighting,
Even the waters of Thailand could not have me.
Whiskey tears and distraction,
Shove-it-down, forever hiding,
Scapegoat divorce and bankrupt heartaches,
Thrice I crossed the bridge where Andy jumped,
Not even Andy's bridge could have me.
Enough! Emerge, blossom, become,
He died so that I might live,
From ashes I rose like a Phoenix,
I thrived and survived,
This body could not deny me.
One came to molest me… again,
To grope and degrade me publicly,
My hands, his skull, cinder block wall,
Violent and strong, I delighted,
He could not have me.
Come at me if you wish,
Come at me with grins and ignorance,
Come at me with threats and ugliness bilious,
Come, and I will show your skull to the wall,
Not a man among them can have me.
Judge and jury, monoliths of misconceptions,
To me they come with misguided certainty,
To kick me out, convinced to perfection,
Armed with paranoia and phantom laws,
Which cannot hold me.
Gainesville's CFOP, the Top, and Chopstix Cafe,
Kick me out and have your way right or wrong,
Tell me I need shoes… I do not, and I do not need you,
Kick me out, I am barefoot STILL,
Have your way, but you can't have me.
You who deny me are groundless rules and ignorance,
Lies, bullies and bullshit,
You have the world to believe you…
But I am a force of nature and bearer of release,
And you can NOT have me.
Alternative bands and fashion,
Subculture kids conformed through fear to pragmatism,
Tight in little boxes made by other men,
They can have their boxes, bands and clothing,
But they could never hold me.
I am barefoot, I am Justine,
I am free to know who I am,
I will not live in any boxes,
I will not become as them,
No hardcore or Hippie box can keep me.
They can kick me out, but cannot have me,
They can deny my gender, but cannot have me,
They can invent what rules they choose,
Abuse and bully,
But they can't have me.
Do I scare you, my friend?
Make you weary and uncomfortable,
Am I too intense and my heart too open?
So you do not want me… so it is,
Fine, but you can't have me.
Call me "sir," call me "he" and "they,"
Deny me the simple dignity others know,
Deny that I am a woman,
Deny me my humanity,
But none among you can have me.
Deny me care, deny me cash,
Deny me work, deny me marriage,
Deny my gender, deny me barefoot freedom,
Deny all truth for profit,
You cannot deny me.
I am a force of nature,
I am freedom and a dream come true,
I am barefoot,
I am a woman,
Never once did they have me.
On my mirror are these simple words,
On my door as I pass,
A reminder that,
To thine own self be true,
"They can't have me!"
(I like poems that rhyme and have meter, this is not a poem, this is a declaration of renunciation.)


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Voice Acting Is Bad, As We Do It
This is more a personal beef but it is one that I feel connects to problems with videogames in general.
Voice acting, in videogames, is usually handled in a representative way. That is, a character has a line of dialogue, and the voice actor directly expresses that line of dialogue. This means the voice actor is trying to represent that line of dialogue 'right.' To do that, the voice actor needs to understand what the 'right' version of that dialogue is. To do that, they need to be able to put that line into context, and to do that they need someone who can interpret for them every possible version of that line, based on all available context of the game.
This is obviously not very easy.
The work of a director is then to both understand the game's fiction on a deep level and how that interacts with the game's play experience. They then have to be able to rely on what they're talking about remaining unchanged, so they probably need to start work once the rest of the game's fiction has been decided upon. They also need some degree of creative control to ensure that if a voice actor can't deliver a line, or if the fiction has some potential failure state where things don't make sense, the voice actors aren't stuck trying to do something they can't. That means the fiction has to have some flexibility.
Also, voice acting needs to work without pauses but also without crosstalk. Naturalistic dialogue has more problems the more you pause between sounds, which means that for the director's sake, they probably need all the voice actors at once so they can deliver dialogue around one another easily and make sure lines flow smoothly into one another.
Then for that to work you're probably going to need a lot of time, time for breaks for actors to recharge, then you'll also probably want some concealer booths so actors can properly emote based on surprises and none of this is how it gets done. Obviously. You can't wait until the entire production of a game is done to get voice acting done. As part of the game's fiction it might get done in the later stages, but you're just not going to get this kind of outlay and planning for the voice acting, which is largely seen as 'unimportant' as a component of the narrative.
The other thing is, all of this is in service of one, representative version of the narrative voice. Doing this removes ambiguity you get with textual dialogue, which may be nice if you want your message to be extremely explicit, but it also runs contrary to the scope of the kind of storytelling you normally get in games. Games tend to run dozens of hours, with a fiction where timing is remarkably difficult to connect to the play experience, so you can't exactly treat them like movies (David Cage), and because the timing is handled by the player, you can't treat them like TV Series, either.
Oh, and the inclusion of voice acting makes it so changing dialogue at any point becomes expensive. Star Wars: The Old Republic, being fully voice acted, has to pay for voice acting for expansions, which is hideously pricey compared to the way expansions are meant to go (ie, much cheaper than the original production). Oh, and everything multiplies for each region you intend to release your game in.
None of this is to say that Voice Acting Is Bad. It's just right now, the way we do voice acting is bad, and the only reason we get to have games voice acted the way we do tends to tie into whether or not voice actors are being underpaid and overworked for what they do, and then blamed for failures of the system around them.
Personally, I think one of the best options for conveying the tone and atmosphere of a line without necessarily relying on a single perfect representation of the dialogue by a voice actor is when you reduce an actual dialogue to vocables, like Midna uses. This kind of non-voice-voice is used throughout Legend of Zelda games (except Breath of the Wild) and it's really good for allowing the actor to convey a tone without needing them to perfectly frame their dialogue.
It's also cheaper and allows for ambiguous interpretation of dialogue in a way that's more akin to books than to movies, but that's my preference and I understand not every storyteller wants to do that.
Still, textual ambiguity is one of the best friends a writer can have when the director of the total experience might be running around putting buckets on people's heads and stealing all the cheese.


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Wow! We now commence with our 3rd discussion in the Summer of Hunger Games by discussing Parts I and II of Catching Fire and anything previous to that—and boy do we have a lot to discuss! We will not be discussing Part III of Catching Fire…yet! Just like last time, the same rules apply. Remember, on the right hand side of this post you'll see Book Talk's own WORDS WE LIVE BY – so please, keep it friendly and fun. Comments with spoilers for Parts III of Catching Fire will not be approved, let's keep it within the confines Parts I and II of Catching Fire and anything previous to that. Thanks!
Also, we have give-away number four! We're giving away two MORE Mockingjay pins! As with the first round, to enter be sure to comment on this post with the phrase "I want a Book Clubs Mockingjay pin!" in the body of your comment. You must be over the age of 18 and a valid U.S. resident, click here for complete rules. You will have until tonight August 13th, 2010 at 9pm EST to enter. We will draw two (2) names at random tomorrow 1pm EST. Please only submit the phrase one time, and leave the rest of your comments for good ole' fashioned book talk.
Click through to read some of our (very crazy) thoughts about where we are with Catching Fire!
Man alive! Finishing Hunger Games and jumping straight into Catching Fire is amazing! Last time I read Catching Fire I did not reread Hunger Games and getting a chance to read these back to back is blowing my mind! For the longest time I was convinced that Hunger Games was the better book. I even had a discussion with a friend just before we started Summer of Hunger Games and she was telling me that Catching Fire was better…she was right and I was wrong! Catching Fire has so much going on…the politics and the mind games between Katniss and President Snow, the Quarter Quell, and oh we can't forget the love triangle!!!
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Doctrine of the Party
The Doctrine of the party "Nur Otan" was submitted for public and inner discussion in August 2013. There were received more than 300 proposals from regional branches, social and political organizations, members of Parliament, members of the creative and scientific intelligentsia, experts, Internet - users.
Document has been substantially amended and adopted at the XV Congress of the Party in October 18, 2013 in view of all suggestions and comments.
"Nur Otan" – people's party. We bear responsibility for the future of the country. From the date of the basis our party consistently realized large-scale reforms in economy and politics with the purpose of improvement of conditions for development of an individual, society and the state.
Under the leadership of Elbasy – the founder of the Party – the nation of Kazakhstan created a safe society and a democratic state with dynamically developing economy. Early realization of essential provisions of "Kazakhstan-2030" Strategy became the main result of our hard work.
Today the historical task – creation of statehood – had been solved. It is the result of unity and consent, constant hard work, general aspirations and hopes of all citizens of Kazakhstan.
The "Nur Otan" party is the dominating political force consolidating society and providing realization of the State course of Elbasy.
The doctrine of the party defines "Nur Otan" party's mission in the XXI century and our role in ensuring effective realization of the "Kazakhstan-2050" Strategy.
Our mission is to ensure evolutionary development and creation of the democratic, prospering, competitive and socially focused state where each determined, law-abiding and hardworking citizen will benefit himself and the society.
Our main domain – Independence of the country
The fundamental value of our people is Independence. As a result of it all the achievements of Kazakhstan became possible. Independence is the cornerstone.
Having created a strong base of the established state, we will further continue strengthening unity and a consent of our people.
All efforts of the state, society and citizens have to be directed towards strengthening the independence. Safety of the statehood is our duty to our past and future generations to come.
Our idea – prosperity of Kazakhstan
Today necessary conditions for a sustainable development of the state are founded.
For us prosperity is the high rates of the economic growth providing steady improvement of quality of life of all citizens. Therefore our key task is the formation of strong middle class acting as a basis of a firm economy and political stability.
We take responsibility for further prosperity of Kazakhstan.
Our political platform – centrism
Since the first days of Independency Elbasy pursues the strategy of centrism based on stability and unity, social and economic pragmatism, a sustainable development and balance of interests of the majority of population.
Responsibility for future of the people and public dialogue are the key conditions of all our decisions making and actions taking processes.
Our political ideal – Elbasy
The first President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Elbasy Nursultan Nazarbayev is the founder of our party.
We relate finding of Independence and recognition of achievements of Kazakhstan with his name on the international scene.
Elbasy's state course defines the future for our people.
Elbasy has not only designated strategic objectives for Kazakhstan, but has also created conditions for the achievement of those objectives.
His wisdom, humanity, strong will, aspiration for the better future and selfless service to the people will always be an example for us and future generations to come.
Our main value is a humanbeing, his esteem and rights, wellbeing and legitimate interests.
Each citizen since the birth has to have a guaranteed and equal access to the social and other benefits allowing him to be healthy and educated, to work and receive worthy payment, to establish a family and to have his own housing, to provide a secure future for his children.
Freedom of a person is an opportunity for a choice. Realization of the rights and freedom of a person, that are guaranteed by the Constitution, is our main task.
Freedom of one person should not fracture freedom of another individual. Freedom is always interrelated with responsibility.
Rule of law
The law protects the rights and freedom of a man and a citizen, dignity of a person, and his private property.
When facing the Law everyone is equal regardless of the status and origin. Strict abidance of the Constitution and the legislation is the base for an evenhanded society and equal opportunities for all.
Justice is equal opportunities for all.
The state has to create equal conditions for self-realization of citizens. The use of the opportunities presented by the state is a choice and responsibility of the citizens.
The unity of nation and public consent are vital conditions for prosperity of Kazakhstan.
Solidarity is the foundation of unity and consent. Solidarity means mutual trust and mutual responsibility.
Outlines of solidarity are founded in families. It is mutual aid of family members, friends, and neighbors, support of weak by strong, needy by wealthy, sick by healthy and young ones by seniors.
Aspiration for the future
We had always set challenging objectives and accomplished them. Our course towards the future and continuous aspiration to improvement are the major conditions for further prosperity of Kazakhstan.
Therefore search for innovations, work and respect for work of others, conscientious attitude in regards of health and continuous self-development have to become standard of life of every citizen.
Family and Customs
During the era of globalization only those people who value history, culture and native tongue can develop and be successful.
Development of Kazakh language, culture and traditions at preservation of identity of all nationalities is our strategic priority.
Family is the most important institute of preservation of values of our society. In a family the continuity of generations, respect for seniors, care of children, traditions of mutual support, diligence and aspiration to knowledge are formed.
Strengthening of a family and preservation of traditions is the guarantee of development of our statehood. Therefore we have to strengthen a family culture in every possible way.
The state on service of citizens
The role of the state in the development of the society was and remains essential. Thus we need to build up absolutely new nature of relationship between the state and its citizens.
The state and citizens are equal allies with constitutionally consolidated rights and duties.
The state has to be focused on service to legitimate interests of citizens, realization of their rights and independence, their strict abidance by the Constitution and the legislation.
Conscientious civil society
Activism of citizens united by common interests for the solution of challenges is one of the most important conditions of development of the country.
Conscientious civil society is a key factor of a democratic development and efficiency of public administration.
The «Nur Otan» party is an integral part of a civil society. Therefore it is important for us to create environment for development of civil initiatives, extensive discussions between public associations, and strengthening of public control.
We have to bear responsibility for the effective interaction between the state and the civil society.
Nation of independent and responsible citizenry
Responsible citizens compose the strong nation, which is ready to make colossal contribution for the development and prosperity of the country.
We see citizens of our country being free, solidary, law-abiding, respecting traditions and the culture, preserving family values and aimed for the successful future.
Education of youth in the spirit of patriotism will always be the key to success and prosperity of Kazakhstan.
Unity and concord
Our country is recognized by the international community as a role model of peace and harmony, where discussions between various cultures and religious practices respectfully take place.
The unity of people and public consent is a reliable base of successful development of Kazakhstan.
We see our society pluralistic, with a wide range of views and ideas. Unity and consent preservation in the country will depend on further development and efficiency of democratic institutes.
Therefore we have to fully promote strengthening of democratic culture and traditions in our society.
Unique culture and spirituality
The culture and spirituality unite society.
The culture is the major sphere of life which is presented in art, historical heritage, traditions and language.
We support preservation and enhancement of cultural and spiritual wealth that define the uniqueness of our society.
Kazakhstan is an example of an interfaith consent, which is the world center for communication between religious practices. In our secular state the belief and religion is an important source of spirituality, morals and tolerance.
During the era of intensive interpenetration of cultures it is necessary for us to adopt the best ideas from the rest of the world and to keep our own cultural uniqueness.
Strong economy
The economic policy has to be directed towards improvement of quality of life of all citizens.
We support inviolability of private property, fair competition, macroeconomic stability, secure investment environment, balanced development of all regions, diversification of economy, development of infrastructure, stimulation of innovations and export. Such approach creates necessary conditions for realization of enterprise initiative, provides stability and flexibility of economy.
Entrepreneurship is a driving force of economic development, the main conductor of innovations that carries out important social mission on employment, makes a basis of middle class and supports the civil society. Therefore, we fully support the domestic business world.
Mutual responsibility and partnership have to be the most important principles in relations between the state and business world.
Basis of economy of the XXI century are the science and innovations, highly effective, energy saving and environmentally friendly technologies.
Introduction of ecological thinking is pledge of reasonable use and equitable distribution of natural resources between generations.
Fair social policy
Social policy has to be focused on creation of equal opportunities for realization of potential of each citizen.
All citizens have to have equal access to the social services conforming to high standards of life. It has to be provided through a joint liability of the state, employers and citizens.
Special social help of the state has to be dedicated only to vulnerable segments of the population. The state support has to be focused, first of all, on active involvement of citizens in full-fledged social and economic life.
Intellectual nation
In the modern world a key condition of accelerated economic development is knowledge and innovations.
Innovations and breakthrough technologies are created by educated and professional citizens opened to new ideas and knowledge, who are capable to think critically and creatively, who value their work. Such individuals constitute the basis of intellectual nation.
Development of intellectual potential of the nation depends on system effectiveness of science and education creating incentives and opportunities for improvement of knowledge, skills and abilities throughout the life.
We need to create favorable environment and innovative infrastructure in order to maximize the realization of intellectual potential of our citizens.
Efficient administration of the state
Government bodies have to serve interests of the nation.
We have to provide efficient and excellent service of state for all citizens.
We will further promote development of local government and effective solutions of problems of the population in regions.
To eliminate corruption is a task for all and everyone. Corruption undermines bases of our statehood and democracy. Therefore we will create a system where the conditions for anti-corruption practices will be implemented. Corruption in any of its forms will not be accepted by the nation.
The system of public administration has to be the most transparent and available to public control.
Exposition of Kazakhstan to the world
In the modern world prosperity and safety of the country can be guaranteed only through active and conscientious participation in the being of the international community.
We stand for balanced and diversified foreign politics of Kazakhstan. The main priorities of foreign politics are protection of national interests, strengthening of defense capability and safety.
For our country vital need and pledge of a sustainable development are integration processes. In their basis always there have to be interests of the people and the state.
We declare that we are ready to face the challenges of the XXI century, to take responsibility for development of the country and future of the nation.
The «Nur Otan» party intends further to keep the dominating role in the life of the country.
For the sake of general wellbeing we are ready for discussions, constructive exchanges of ideas and opinions with all parties and associations.
We are sure that firmness and effective realization of the State course of Elbasy will provide worthy life for all of our citizens!
We have to concentrate and direct the potential, creative energy, optimism and knowledge of each citizen for the benefit of our Fatherland!
"Nur Otan" is the party of the XXI century! "Nur Otan" is the party of the future!


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The Twins Birthday!
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Another Birthday was celebrated on Satrurday, with Mareike and Melissa turning 25. We had a Watermelon full of booze which we drank/ate, and some card games before heading to the Sushi place for some amazing food. Everyone was pretty tired so there wasnt much late night dancing but a good night nonetheless.
Tom was in charge of the booze melon
Gadge was in charge of distribution
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Electrophilic Substitution Reaction of Anilines
An electrophile refers to an electron seeking specie. Thus, electrophilic substitution reaction refers to the reaction in which an electrophile substitutes another electrophile in an organic compound. Anilines undergo the usual electrophilic reactions such as halogenation, nitration and sulphonation. We will discuss them one-by-one, but let's first understand the behaviour of anilines towards the attack of an electrophile:
- The functional group (-NH2) associated with aniline is electron donating group and hence is very activating towards the electrophilic substitution reaction.
- Due to its various resonating structures, there's an excess of electron or negative charge over ortho- and para- positions of the benzene ring than the meta- position. Thus, anilines are o- and p- directive towards electrophilic substitution reaction.
In the above reaction when aniline comes in the vicinity of bromine water, then the bromine molecule develops a polarity within itself and bromine with a slightly positive charge acts as an electrophile (electron seeking) and attacks the electron rich ortho and para positions of aniline. A white coloured precipitate of 2,4,6-tribromoaniline is obtained at room temperature.
In this reaction, alongside para isomer, the meta isomer is also observed. It is because the aniline molecule gets protonated in acidic medium to become anilinium ion which is meta directing.
Sulphuric acid reacts vigorously with aniline to form anilinium hydrogen sulphate which on heating produces sulphanilic acid which in turn also has a resonating structure with zwitter ion as shown in the above figure. Zwitter ion basically refers to a dipolar ion in which both positive and negative charge exist and the molecule as a whole is neutral. It is also called as inner salt sometimes. It differs from amphoteric ion in the sense that it has negative and positive charge simultaneously while amphoteric ions are either cationic or anionic at a time.
Anilines don't undergo Freidel crafts reaction because they react with ferric chloride of the reaction mixture which acts as catalyst for the reaction.
For a more detailed and interactive analysis of reaction of amines, download BYJU'S – the learning app to google play store and apple app store.


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I have window XP with SP3 and all updates installed. Sometimes after updates, my PC stopped recognizing DVD/CD. It shows DVD/CD as empty. Microsoft accepts it as a known problem and and suggest us to run MicrosoftFixit.dvd.Run.exe. When I tried to run, it gives up with error code [Code 80072EE2]. We are sorry, but the program encountered an error trying to contact server the server. Please try again later. In answers.microsoft.com many suggestions were given. I tried all, but no use. Now, I have developed problem in accessing answers.microsoft.com website.
1: With the computer turned off, uncable the DVD/CD drive.
2: Start the comp, can you access answers.microsoft.com website?
I do not know whether it is answer to my problem. You say, "With the computer turned off, uncable the DVD/CD drive". The answer is not clear what I need to do to see or access DVD/CD drive.
You second point is more confusing. You seem to convey that my second issue is related to first one and if I remove cable from DVD/CD drive, I can access answers.microsoft.com. But, that is not my concern. My concern is I cannot access or see DVD/CD after I installed some updates from Microsoft. I keep my XP OS up to date. I do not know which update has caused this problem.
"my PC stopped recognizing DVD/CD"
Do you mean the drive stops recognizing disks? Or the drive itself is no longer recognized? Sometimes a simple reboot will fix it. Or try going to Device Manager, find the DVD/CD drive on the list, right click on it, select "uninstall", then reboot & let Windows reinstall it.
I have tried all those option and then I tried to run MicrosoftFixit.dvd.Run.exe. Then I got into problems which I explained. I like to know how run this this fix without getting any error message. Microsoft ask us to keep our OS up to date, and if we try to do that, it lands us into problem like this. There should be some simple way to handle fixes.
Run this & it will then give you live links to possible fixes.
I run the program you suggested although my PC did not crash or re-starts frequently. Here is report from which I could not make out anything.
System Information (local)
computer name: MYHOMEPC-FD82C5
windows version: Windows XP Service Pack 3, 5.1, build: 2600
windows dir: C:\WINDOWS
CPU: GenuineIntel Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz Intel586, level: 15
2 logical processors, active mask: 3
RAM: 1005826048 total
VM: 2147352576, free: 2048794624
Crash Dump Analysis
Crash dump directory: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump
Crash dumps are enabled on your computer.
No valid crash dumps have been found on your computer
Crash dumps are enabled but no valid crash dumps have been found. It may be that there are problems which prevent crash dumps from being written out. Check out the following article for possible causes: If crash dumps are not written out.
In case your computer does experience sudden reboots it is likely these are caused by malfunctioning hardware, power failure or a thermal issue. To troubleshoot a thermal issue, check the temperature using your BIOS setup program, check for dust in CPU and motherboard fans and if your computer is portable make sure it's located on a hard surface. Otherwise it's suggested you contact the support department of the manufacturer of your system or test your system with a memory test utility for further investigation.
Check out the following articles for more information: Troubleshooting sudden resets and shut downs.
Read the topic general suggestions for troubleshooting system crashes for more information.
Note that it's not always possible to state with certainty whether a reported driver is actually responsible for crashing your system or that the root cause is in another module. Nonetheless it's suggested you look for updates for the products that these drivers belong to and regularly visit Windows update or enable automatic updates for Windows. In case a piece of malfunctioning hardware is causing trouble, a search with Google on the bug check errors together with the model name and brand of your computer may help you investigate this further.
Your guide claims to have so many experts and they cannot even understand the problem reported by me let alone suggesting resolution. Your expert suggest me to run 'Whocrashed' utility when my problem is that Windows XP OS does not recognize or access or read DVD/CDs inserted into DVD drive.
Self-styled experts have vanished!
First thing you have to try before trying other solutions and fixes is System Restore (Located in Accesories, system tools).
Restore your computer in two or three days before (keep in mind that only your system files will be restored, dont be afraid that your personal files can be damaged).
If System restore doesn't help, then try other solutions.
www.comptrick.co.cc team
That did not help either. The reason could be that I am not able to identify or remember since when and which update of Microsoft caused this problem. Besides, Microsoft knows very well that it is technical issue and they provided a fix for the same. But, due to many other unknown issues, we are not able to apply or run that fix. That was the real issue. Someone in Microsoft should be able to provide resolution as it is created by Microsoft.
"Your guide claims to have so many experts and they cannot even understand the problem reported by me let alone suggesting resolution."
"Self-styled experts have vanished!"
You expect to get help from people with that sort of rude attitude? Good luck with that!
If you don't like the replies that you are getting from unpaid volunteers here then you may be better off taking your computer to a repair shop and paying someone to fix your problem.


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CRAIG Pead today warned that Walsall must be wary of the tricks the FA Cup can play when fellow League One outfit Yeovil visit Bescot Stadium tomorrow.
All form trends point to a Walsall win. The Saddlers are on a hot streak at home having won their last four games at Bescot, conceding just one goal along the way.
Yeovil, on the other hand, have lost four on the trot in the league and their 2-0 home defeat to Oldham last Saturday triggered some stern, behind-closed-doors words from manager Steve Thompson.
The Glovers' boss has challenged his players to turn words into action at Bescot. And that makes them dangerous as they seek to dump the Saddlers out of the cup as they did, as a non-league club, at Fellows Park and Bescot Stadium in 1960 and 1991.
"We will go in confident from knowing we're playing really well at home," said Pead. "And they are not on the best of runs.
"But they will be right up for this game. Everybody wants a run in the FA Cup and sometimes a team which isn't having a good time in the league goes on a cup run.
"It will be a tough game. They will be hard to break down but we're on a little bit of a roll and if we can keep that going the season could really start to take off.
"We lost 2-1 at Yeovil earlier this season but should never have lost. We were 1-0 up and coasting. This time we've got to put things right and show them how good we are."
Walsall must make changes from the team who beat Rotherham 3-1 last Saturday. With Joe Murphy unavailable, Pead and his back-four colleagues will be keen to throw a tight protective cordon round young goalkeeper Rene Gilmartin.
Just as Sunderland won't allow Murphy to play, Preston have blocked the involvement of Eric Skora. His creativity from midfield will be missed although with Matty Fryatt buzzing again up front and Ishmel Demontagnac a threat on the left, the Saddlers should create chances.
"We've got to be up for it from the first whistle," said Pead.
"If we play like we have done at home of late, we've got every chance."


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A YOUNG motorist who killed a close friend when the car he was driving ploughed into a road sign has been sentenced to 18 months' detention.
Liverpool Crown Court heard Alexander Lloyd had deliberately over-inflated the tyres of his Vauxhall Astra.
This had affected the vehicle's handling and afterwards Lloyd went to a petrol station and tried to persuade the cashier there was something wrong with their air pressure gauge.
The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to causing the death of James Andrew Smith by driving dangerously in Water Lane on the way into Southport in March last year. Lloyd was also banned from driving for three years.
The 18-year-old victim was the front-seat passenger in the vehicle and he died from multiple injuries.
Judge David Maddison told Lloyd: "There are quite simply no winners in a case of this kind which brings intense sadness for anyone involved."
Michael Scholes, defending, said Lloyd, an apprentice heating engineer, was of previous good character.
Lloyd, of Pilling Close, Marshside, Southport, wiped away tears as Mr Scholes said: "He has always accepted that because of his folly he killed one of his closest friends."


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Our volunteers are everyday people, doing extraordinary things. They give freely of their time and skills to help those seeking protection in our communities.
Get to know some of our wonderful volunteers here.
If you'd like to volunteer, please register with the Hub.
Hi, my name is Diana and I volunteer at RACS at the Auburn Outreach centre.
Describe you! I am a promoter of equality, a traveller, an avid reader and an aspiring social justice lawyer.
I began volunteering at RACS because I believe that everyone should have basic human rights and I knew that RACS assists a marginalised group of the community to achieve their basic rights as humans, to be granted safety.
The best part of volunteering at RACS is all the different people I interact with. RACS clients have immense gratitude for any help they receive, be it a 2-minute call or taking 2 hours to complete a form.
I hope: That someday soon the wider community adopts a more understanding and accepting perspective for the plights of people seeking asylum and refugees.
Hi, my name is Viv. I volunteer at the House of Welcome as a Community Kitchen volunteer each week for 4-5 hours.
I and another volunteer assist the chefs, who are clients of HOW, to prepare the Wednesday community lunch for 25 to 35 people. We sit and share the meal with the chefs, HoW clients and the staff.
One of my favourite parts of volunteering is getting to know the chefs and seeing how much they get out of the program. When they receive compliments for the food they have prepared it's wonderful to see their joy on their faces.
I love when everyone mingles and laughs during the meal. Interacting with other volunteers and staff members at HoW gives me a sense of belonging to an amazing organisation.
Describe you! I've been a refugee advocate for many years, I am a good listener and mentor. I love preparing food from different countries with new migrants. An empowering experience for all.
Hi, my name is Richard.
I joined JRS just as it was about to launch its new Parramatta hub, Arrupe Place.
Why did you begin volunteering? I wanted to make a change in my life by giving back to society and began looking around for volunteer opportunities. A friend suggested JRS.
I didn't know anything about the organisation until I arrived for the volunteer training day. It gave me a window into JRS, and resonated with me in terms of their outreach to refugees and as something I might want to pursue. I'd always been quite concerned as to the plight of refugees, and I was looking for something in my life that might give it a bit more meaning.
I hope: Hopefully through talking about my experiences and things that I learn here at the organisation there's some possibility for change in people's perceptions on refugees and people who seek asylum.
Hi my name is Julie.
I am a retired social worker and I volunteer at the Asylum Seekers Centre in Newtown, assisting with administration tasks and reception.
Why did you begin volunteering? I wanted to contribute to our community and support people seeking asylum, a group who have been misunderstood and mistreated in Australia. More selfishly, I wanted the social interaction and the rewards of working in a team towards a common purpose.
Do you have a favourite moment from volunteering? The elation we all feel when one of our clients is granted protection.
Describe you! I'm a traveller, a live music enthusiast, animal lover, and a Sydney Swans fan.
Hi my name is Jordan. I volunteer at RACS, working with clients mostly over the phone and sometimes with an interpreter.
I do statement read-backs (ensuring clients completely understand and are happy with their statement); administrative tasks; and conduct legal and general research, often into socio-political situations in other countries.
Why did you begin volunteering? As a law student I wanted to gain more experience working in an area that I am passionate about, RACS was the perfect opportunity.
What's the best part about volunteering? Knowing that regardless of what you're doing, you're contributing to RACS' ability to help some of society's most vulnerable people.
Describe you! I'm an extroverted, enthusiastic, sports-mad, music-loving, fun-seeking hyphen-user.
Hi, my name is Marthe.
JRS's mission really stuck a chord with me because I too had once been a stranger in this country. At eighteen I'd married my husband in Mauritius and a month later we were on a boat heading for Australia. Volunteering at JRS is an opportunity for me to pass kindness on to those in our community who need it most.
Working in the food bank programme means I get to meet so many amazing people, all of them seeking asylum in Australia. I see how difficult it is for them to accept our help. They are extremely grateful and need our assistance desperately, but at the same time what they'd really like is the opportunity to work, the chance to contribute meaningfully to our community.
Every client who comes to the Arrupe drop-in centre is facing dire circumstances, but they take on each day with a bravery, strength and dignity that I so admire. I've discovered at JRS that what they say about volunteering is one hundred per cent true—you do always get so much more than you give.


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In a new report, the Public Accounts Committee said it is "simply not good enough" for Whitehall officials to publish vast swathes of raw statistics that are incomprehensible to the general public.
Some new Government data, such as crime maps and information on GP surgeries, has proved popular with internet users, after the Prime Minister promised to lead the most open government ever.
However, the cross-party group of MPs found much of the Government's new information is buried on websites and not accessed by most of the population.
Four in five visitors to the Government's official data portal left the website immediately without bothering to download any information.
The report also raises serious concerns about the quality of the data, saying lots of it is "poorly presented and difficult to interpret".
Margaret Hodge, chairman of the committee, called on the Government to improve the way information is published.
"It is simply not good enough to dump large quantities of raw data into the public domain," she said. "It must be accessible, relevant and easy for us all to understand.
"Otherwise, the public cannot use it to make comparisons and exercise choice, which is the key objective of the transparency agenda."
The report also found the Government "does not understand" the costs, benefits and risks of publishing so much data at once.
It said there was a growing risk that privacy will be breached if different departments publish sets of information that could lead to people being identified.
Francis Maude, the Cabinet Office minister overseeing the Coalition's transparency drive, argued that it is already "the most transparent Government in British history".
He said the Government's data website is already being overhauled to make sure it is "more accessible and usable".


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San Francisco: Pacific Book Auction Galleries, February 13, 1996. Approximately 80 pages, 199 lots of books auctioned, 26 lots illustyrated. Price list included. Handwritten notes on the title pages and on some lot descriptions. More


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Strategic Planning at Penn State
In recent decades, strategic planning has paved the way for Penn State's ascension among the ranks of the world's great research universities. As the University continues to move forward and grow, its strategic plan will lead to even greater achievements.
In 2014 and 2015, Executive Vice President and Provost Nicholas P. Jones, and the 32-member University Strategic Planning Council worked diligently to identify and articulate the University's priorities and goals for the five calendar years comprising 2016 through 2020. After considerable research, collegial debate, and solicitation of feedback from the Penn State community, the plan was published in February 2016 and titled: "Our Commitment to Impact: The Pennsylvania State University's Strategic Plan for 2016 to 2020."
In the University-wide plan, Penn state identifies its goals at a macro level and set a firm foundation for their pursuit. With the high-level strategies in place, the University is fully engaged in plan implementation. Visit the strategic plan website to read the plan and monitor progress regarding its implementation, including information about funded initiatives identified through a multicycle RFP process.
On February 22, 2019, Penn State's Board of Trustees gave its concurrence to a five-year extension of the strategic plan.
The extension, approved on November 15, 2018, by the board's Committee on Governance and Long-Range Planning, means the University-wide plan for 2016-2020 will continue to guide institutional direction through 2025.
For more information, including details about previous Penn State strategic plans, contact the University's Office of Planning and Assessment.
Mission Statement
The Pennsylvania State University is a multi-campus, land-grant, public research University that educates students from around the world, and supports individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service.
Learn more about Penn State's mission.
Vision Statement
Penn State will be a leader in research, learning, and engagement that facilitates innovation, embraces diversity and sustainability, and inspires achievements that will affect the world in positive and enduring ways.
Learn more about Penn State's strategic vision.
Institutional Values
Six core institutional values, identified in part through Penn State's Culture and Values survey, offer essential context for the successful execution of Penn State's mission.
- Integrity. We act with integrity in accordance with the highest academic, professional, and ethical standards.
- Respect. We respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse, inclusive, and safe community.
- Responsibility. We act responsibly and hold ourselves accountable for our decisions, actions, and their consequences.
- Discovery. Through advanced research and scholarship, we seek and create new knowledge and understanding, and foster creativity and innovation, for society's benefit.
- Excellence. We strive for excellence in all of our endeavors as individuals, an institution, and a leader in higher education and research.
- Community. We work together for the betterment of our University, the communities we serve, and the world.


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American flies above Delta with higher offer to JAL
Speaking to the media in Tokyo, AMR (AMR) CFO Tom Horton said that his company would work with the Japanese government to save carrier JAL. AMR and private equity team TPG are offering $1.1 billion toward a restructuring package designed to keep the airline flying, and to keep it within the Oneworld Alliance. Some other airlines in Oneworld, which counts both American and JAL as members, may also be making minor investments. AMR is locked in a competition with Delta (DAL) to provide funding to JAL; both airlines would like to get batter access to the carrier's Asia routes, and Delta is hoping to lure JAL into its SkyTeam group. Air travel in Asia is growing more rapidly than in the U.S. or Europe.
AMR will also seek antitrust immunity from the Japanese government for any tie-up with JAL so that the number of routes the airlines could fly would not be heavily restricted.
AMR is taking a huge risk, as Delta would be with its competing offer of about $1billion. Airline stocks suffered though a brutal sell-off when oil moved above $140 and the recession started to push down passenger loads. Early this year, as oil prices dropped, carrier stocks recovered some of their losses, but the effects of the weak economy and rising crude prices pushed them down again at mid-year. Most have only made modest market recoveries.
AMR is playing a dangerous game to pick up a better route footprint in Asia. Air travel there may be more robust there than it is in the U.S., but passenger loads are suffering everywhere. Both businesses and consumers have cut back on flying because of the recession and the slow "recovery." It's unlikely that air travel will recover to pre-recession levels while many companies are still losing money and unemployment is high.
AMR's investment in JAL would be a race against time. Travelers will return to the skies eventually, but that may not happen soon enough to offer AMR a reasonable return on its $1.1 billion.
Douglas A. McIntyre is an editor at 24/7 Wall St.


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Action/Adventure Story: A 10 year old boy survives a car crash where his family is killed. He goes to live on his maternal grandfather's ranch on the Texas / Mexican border with some of his retired Army buddies. But life there has some serious issues due to drug smugglers being angry about having their shipments destroyed by those at the ranch. Pat grows up fast while learning to be quick and accurate with a gun. - 51,400 words of adventure.
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X Marks the spot in our Nirvana Seeds "Eldorado" Garden!!!
Week 9 of bloom and all is well!
Sorry for missing last week's edition, It was a rough week…
I was gone for a very short stint, I'd pre-watered and set up a drip for the duration I was to be gone. A heat wave settled in on the valley and sadly, when I returned my bigger plants in bloom were wilting…
They watered back to health just fine, but a little rougher for the wear. The leaves got a bit haggard, but the buds & colas are just fine. If anything the aromas of fruity/sandalwood have intensified.
It's good to note that the Pro-Grow 400X is a very intense lamp. The out put is impressive, though it does put off some residual heat, raising the temp about 8º – 10ºF in the enclosed tent. Simple ait circulation & a small exhaust fan easily diminishes any temperature concerns.
The spectra & PAR lighting seem to really be dialed in on this model. The primary focused light area (seen by the eye & where it pegs a normal light meter) is producing fat, dense bud growth. What really gets me is the outer edges that aren't within the focused (where it looks darker to the eye and doesn't register much on a normal light meter) the bud growth is less aggressive but is no less dense and developing very well.
Nirvana Seeds has really got an amazing strain on their hands on their hands, hoe Eldorado isn'r more popular is beyond me. Bud growth on nearly all of out Eldorados has been dense & tight, covered in trichomes with a sweet, pungent aroma. The plants are very forgiving & easy to grow.


text: CFP From: International Association of Engineers (http://www.iaeng.org) Engineering Letters (http://www.engineeringletters.com) IAENG International Workshop on Data Mining and Applications 2006 (Part of The International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists IMECS 2006) IMECS 2006: 20-22 June, 2006, Hong Kong http://www.iaeng.org/IMECS2006/IWDMA2006.html The IWDMA'06 workshop is held as part of the International MultiConference of Engineers and Computer Scientists 2006. The IMECS 2006 is organized by the International Association of Engineers (IAENG), and serves as good platforms for the engineering community members to meet with each other and to exchange ideas. Extended version of the papers under this workshop can be included in the special issue of our journal Engineering Letters. And, further extended version can also be included in a book called "Current Trends in Data Mining and Applications " to be published by IAENG. The IMECS 2006 multiconference has the focus on the frontier topics in the theoretical and applied engineering and computer science subjects. It consists of 14 workshops (see the details at IMECS website: www.iaeng.org/IMECS2006). The multiconference serves as good platforms for the engineering community members of different disciplines to meet with each other and to exchange ideas. The current conference committee of the IMECS 2006 includes over 140 workshop co-chairs and committee members of mainly research center heads, department heads, professors, research scientists from over 20 countries, while a few of the committee members are also experienced software development directors and engineers. All submitted papers will be under peer review and accepted papers will be published in the conference proceeding (ISBN: 988-98671-3-3). The abstracts will be indexed and available at major academic databases. The Technology Research Databases (TRD) of CSA (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts), DBLP and Computer Science Bibliographies have promised to index the print proceeding in advance of its publication. And after the publication of the proceeding, print copies will also be sent to databases like IEE INSPEC, Engineering Index (EI) and ISI Thomson Scientific for indexing. The accepted papers will also be considered for publication in the special issues of the journal Engineering Letters. Some participants may also be invited to submit extended version of their conference papers for considering as book chapters (soon after the conference). The topics of the workshop include, but not limited to, the following: Soft Computing Data Mining Tools: Artificial intelligence Artificial neural network Fuzzy logic Automatic Learning Data Mining Tools: Machine learning Nearest neighbor (pattern recognition) Pattern recognition Statistical Data Mining Tools: Hypothesis testing Linear discriminant analysis Logistic regression Principal components analysis Regression analysis Data Mining Applications: Business intelligence Business performance management Database Data stream mining Data warehouse Decision tree Descriptive statistics Document warehouse Relational data mining Text mining =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Submission: Prospective authors are invited to submit their draft paper in abstract format (one page) or in full paper format to firstname.lastname@example.com by 12 March, 2006. The submitted file can be in MS Word format, PS format, or PDF formats. The first page of the draft paper should include: =A1P Title of the paper; =A1P Name, affiliation and e-mail address for each author; =A1P A maximum of 5 keywords of the paper; Also, the name of the workshop session that the paper is being submitted to should be stated in the email. =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Important Dates: Proposals for special conference sessions and tutorials deadline: 30 December, 2005 Draft Manuscript / Abstract submission deadline: 12 March, 2006 Camera-Ready papers & Pre-registration due: 2 April, 2006 IMECS 2006: 20-22 June, 2006 More details about the IWDMA 2006 can be found at: http://www.iaeng.org/IMECS2006/IWDMA2006.html IWDMA Workshop Co-chairs and Committee Members: Chin-Chen Chang (co-chair) IEEE Fellow, IEE Fellow Chair Professor in Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, Feng Chia University, Taiwan Dr. Qingfeng Chen School of Information Technology Deakin University, Australia Chao-Chang Chiu The Department of Information Management Yuan Ze University, Taiwan Francisco Herrera Triguero (co-chair) Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, University of Granada, Spain JunWei Hsieh Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering Yuan Ze University of Taiwan, Taiwan Gwo-Jen Hwang Professor, Department of Information and Learning Technology Dean, College of Science and Engineering National University of Tainan, Taiwan Alejandro Murua Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Montreal, Canada Associate Editor, International Journal of Tomography and Statistics Didier Nakache (co-chair) CNAM de Paris, France Dr. Apostolos N. Papadopoulos Lecturer, Department of Informatics Aristotle University, Greece Junping Sun (co-chair) Professor, Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, USA Yufei Tao (co-chair) Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science City University of Hong Kong Fu Lee Wang, PhD Lecturer, Department of Computer Science City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Hsiao-Fan Wang (co-chair) Chair Professor of Engineering Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan Dr. Jiying Wang Instructor 1, Department of Computer Science City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong ******** It will be highly appreciated if you can circulate these calls for papers to your colleagues.


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May of 2001, Thomas, the man
I met on the train, travel
ed from Germany to Colorado, USA, for my Highschool graduation and stayed with my family for 2 weeks. We went to Estes Park, Colorado for a visit one day. Thomas met all of my giant family, and that is no small feat…and
We continued to write letters.
April 2005 I was living in North Carolina, going to college, studying Fine Art at first and later on Graphic Design and Advertising. Thomas came for 10 visit, where we spent 6 days on the Outer Banks. Our friendship continued to deepen and strengthen and…
We continued to write letters.
December 2013-January 2014–I had moved back to Colorado in May of 2012–and once again, my family (sister, brothers, parents, etc) decided to take a family vacation in the dead of Winter to Europe for Christmas.
My youngest brother, at the time was living in Regensburg,
Germany, having moved from Heidelburg in previous weeks. So, after spending time in his city, I split ways for a few days to visit Thomas in Ettlingen, Germany. I surely couldn't go to Germany without seeing Thomas, my friend
and penpal.
Something changed between Thomas and I but…
We continued to write letters.


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Amanda Bynes' mother has been granted temporary conservatorship over her daughter.
The troubled actress is now under the legal control of her parent Lynn after it was ruled her mother could take control of the former child star's finances and other personal aspects of her life on Friday.
Ventura County judge Glen Reiser ruled that a mental health court has control over the Easy A star's medical treatment but, if she is released from the psychiatric hospital where she is currently staying, Lynn will also be able to decide on treatment.
Amanda's mother Lynn and her father Rick are said to want the conservatorship to last until the end of September.
They are then reportedly planning to ask for full control of their daughter's life.
The news comes after Amanda's psychiatric hold was extended by 30 days at the request of her doctors.
The actress has now been in hospital for more than two weeks and it was decided she was too ill to leave after a judge travelled to her ward for an emergency hearing .
Amanda was originally placed under a 5150 hold for 72 hours in July which was then extended for two weeks but she will now remain in hospital for another 30 days and doctors can only get such an order if a person is "gravely disabled as a result of a mental disorder".
The East A star is currently at a hospital in Los Angeles after traveling to the city from where she was living in New York.
It was unclear how she travelled across America to California but when she arrived she allegedly started a fire on the driveway of a stranger's home before she was sectioned.
In recent months Amanda became known for posting a string of bizarre tweets online and branding other stars ugly.
She was arrested after allegedly throwing a bong out of her New York apartment window and has previously had her driving license suspended for driving under the influence.