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TOPSOLID'Progress is a computer-aided-design (CAD) solution for the design of progressive tools for sheet metal forming.
Since 2004, Missler Software has worked closely with AutoForm Engineering, specialist in the die face design and sheet metal forming process simulation software notably for the automobile industry, to create unfolding techniques which are directly accessible in TopSolid.
The first stage of this collaboration was completed with the creation of the module BlankWizard in January 2005.
The second stage happened with the launch of TopSolid'Progress 2006 and the creation of the new module FormingWizard. Let's take a closer look at TopSolid'Progress, BlankWizard, and FormingWizard.
In addition to incorporating all those functions standard to TopSolid, TopSolid'Progress enables the successful blank determination of a sheet metal part and the design of the strip layout in half the time needed by a standard CAD software.
The software manages all cutting, folding and deforming stages of the sheet metal, creation of the die set, addition of standard components together with their machining processes, creation of punches, non-standard matrices and draft creation.
BlankWizard, a module available with TopSolid'Progress since the beginning of 2005, integrates AutoForm Engineering's forming simulation technology to enable the die designer to rapidly define the required blank and design the strip in a completely associative process.
BlankWizard is also available for purchase directly with the module TopSolid'Design. Companies working with TopSolid'Design will use BlankWizard to obtain the cutting contours of parts which cannot be folded/unstamped using "classical" methods.
This module is also very useful for calculating the surface of the part and thereby calculating the amount of material needed at the estimate stage, in particular for parts created by stamping or progress tool processes.
Companies already using TopSolid'Progress can use BlankWizard in many different ways. Its functionalities are directly integrated in the blank creation which is carried out when the part is imported.
Many possibilities are open to the operator who can carry out a global unstamping operation or use a method that combines unfolding and unstamping (for some isolated areas of the part).
The collaboration between Missler Software and AutoForm Engineering continues to evolve and earlier this year Missler Software, represented by CIM Solutions , launched FormingWizard, a more advanced follow-on from BlankWizard.
This new add-on has been created for companies that need more precise information on the process of unfolding that will be carried out on the part.
Firstly FormingWizard gives access to a database of standard materials to calculate more precisely the dimensions of the unfolded part. The operator can add his own materials to the database by indicating the mechanical characteristics of the material.
Secondly, FormingWizard offers analytical tools which can detect, both globally and locally, the variation of the thickness levels and deformation undergone by the part. The operator, thereby, obtains precious information to analyse the feasibility of the part deformation.


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Fry the fish properly
It would seem that it can be unclear in frying fish. But in fairness it should be noted that tasty fish dish is not that at all. What problems You may face?
Insufficient salting.
Stuck to the pan.
And you say that everything is very simple. I'll let you in on little secrets that will help you to shriti the tastiest fish in the world. These mysteries are suitable for marine fish and for river. You will learn all about how to properly fry fish.
So, let's start. Step by step instructions:
1. First clean the fish. Remove the entrails, cut off the head. Then the carcass is cut into portions. If you bought it already gutted, just wash it well and chop it. Attention! Pieces for deep frying should not be too thick, because there is a risk that you will taste the half-baked dish.
2. Now make sure salt and spices. Do not salt the fish before cooking, otherwise you will get practically unsalted dish. The fish sprinkle with salt (to taste) and leave on for half an hour "soaking". As for spices, especially dried ginger, black pepper, spicy dried herbs (a bit), you can use ready mixes of spices.
3. The fish must obvalivat in flour. If you don't, her skin will stick to the pan(this happens even with non-stick pans). After the flour to dip the fish in egg, but the crispy fried crust you will not, because the fish will be breaded.
4. Lay the carcass on the pan. Dishes must be hot with plenty of sunflower oil (approximately 4 tablespoons or more). If your frying pan will be barely warm, the fish is cooked, stick, but not fry.
5. Fry the fish properly. Remember that frying has no place in low heat and with the lid closed (otherwise you get stewed food). In addition, fry it on all sides, until Golden brown.
Carefully follow the process, if you have a strong fire, the dish will burn, but will not be fried. Cook with pleasure!
Here, today, and all I wanted to tell You. You learned about how to properly fry fish.

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Fallout 1 and 2 characters project
This article is within the scope of the Fallout 1 and 2 characters project. This project is dedicated to adding missing and improving existing Fallout and Fallout 2 character articles. If you want to participate, please check the project page.
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Deacon Olivier was a member of the Children of the Cathedral, who was compared to Lasher by Preacher Viola.[1]
Olivier is mentioned only in Fallout.


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Joshua and Katie Anquandah, Founders encourage healthy self sufficient living to all. The old adage "food as medicine". We support old traditional, organic, original , non-gmo, wild way of growing healthy food without bad chemicals.
In Ghana, we are fighting against gmo to be kicked out completely. Also, encouraging great farmers to keep farming organically.
In the USA, we are growing food organically meaning no chemicals sprayed and use of seeds that have been since God created them. We are joining organic farming chains. More to come….


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Exotic state of matter propels quantum computing theory
So far it exists mainly in theory, but if invented, the large-scale quantum computer would change computing forever. Rather than the classical data-encoding method using binary digits, a quantum computer would process information millions of times faster through the use of quantum states of matter.
But there's a reason quantum computers aren't in every home yet. Scientists are still working on how to make a computer do calculations reliably on the quantum scale. Cornell physicists have come up with a key piece of the theoretical puzzle, bringing science one step closer to revealing the first quantum computer.
Abolhassan Vaezi, a Bethe postdoctoral fellow working with Eun-Ah Kim, associate professor of physics, authored a paper published earlier this month in Physical Review X that answers a long-standing problem in quantum computing. He made a "fractional topological superconductor," an exotic state of matter in which emergent quasi-particles perform quantum computations without error.
To work on quantum computing, physicists explore electronic interactions in two dimensions, where never-before-seen states of matter can exist. The states are exotic because particles can carry what's called fractional charges – that is, rather than being limited to a charge of 1 (1 electron), within two-dimensional planes, charges can have a value of, for example, 1/3. In this theoretical realm, quantum computation could become reality.
Scientists had already theorized that for a quantum computing system to be robust and able to store data effectively, it would have to employ such fractionalized excitations of particles, some of which are called non-Abelian anyons. The simplest example of a non-Abelian anyon is called a Majorana fermion, which has been conjectured to exist in many physical systems and to form the basis for fault tolerance, meaning resistant to error.
In his paper, Vaezi demonstrates more efficient non-Abelian quasi-particles, Fibonacci anyons, through the use of a superconducting vortex, at the interface of a 2/3 fractional quantum Hall-superconductor structure. He demonstrates how this system undergoes a phase transition to the Fibonacci state that is the most coveted platform for building fault-tolerant quantum computers.
This discovery provides a novel mechanism for how to make universal topological quantum computers.
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2018 Hyundai i30N Review
Hyundai's first ever hot hatch has arrived in Ireland
Pros: Customisable driving modes, exciting sound, distinctive
Cons: Faster hot hatch rivals, understated interior, new kid on the block
This is the i30N, Hyundai's first ever hot hatchback, and it goes head-to-head with long-established names in the space such as the Volkswagen Golf GTI, SEAT Leon CUPRA and Honda Civic Type R. The i30N has the necessary ingridents for success in this corner of the market too, with sporty styling , a powerful 275hp turbocharged petrol engine and a suite of customisable driving modes for road and track. The hot hatch class is one of the most hotly contested of all, and the i30N will need to be particularly impressive to compete with its rivals. We spent a week with the N on Irish roads recently to see if Hyundai's fastest production car ever is as exciting to drive as it looks.
What is it like?
The i30N is the first car to come from Hyundai's N Division, which stands for Namyang, the region where it was developed in South Korea, and Nürburgring, the legendary German race circuit where its handling was honed. The i30N is racier than the standard Hyundai i30 hatchback on which it is based, thanks to aggressive front bumpers and air intakes, eye catching diffusers, a rear spoiler and twin exhausts pipes. That said, it isn't quite as brash as the Honda Civic Type R or Ford Focus RS in terms of styling. The i30N sits 8mm lower to the ground than the regular Hyundai i30 too, and Irish specification models are fitted with gorgeous 19-inch alloy wheels and large red brake callipers as standard. There are six colour choices, but we reckon this Performance Blue colour scheme is the best of the bunch.
Stepping inside, the i30N is dressed with N badges throughout the cabin and a pair of supportive body-hugging sports seats. The cabin is well-appointed with high quality materials, but it doesn't feel particularly special due to the black colouring and finish. Notable features include a sports steering wheel with driving mode buttons, aluminium sports pedals and a sports gear knob emblazoned with the N logo. Hyundai's eight-inch touch screen infotainment system is included as standard and it features satellite navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. There are plenty of areas to stow away items in the cabin too, and the 395-litre boot is spacious enough for daily requirements, so the i30N ticks the boxes in terms of practicality.
The i30N has a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine which produces 250hp, however the N Performance model that we drove has a boosted power output of 275hp. The i30N lays its power down on the road through the front wheels and a short-shifting six-speed manual gearbox, and it can sprint from 0-100km/h in 6.1 seconds with a limited top speed of 250km/h. It has lots of low down punch and probably the best exhaust sound of any hot hatch on the market right now, with superior performance credentials to the Volkswagen Golf GTi. Different driving modes can be selected through the touch screen infotainment system or buttons on the steering wheel, including 'Normal, 'Sport' 'N' and 'N Custom'. The custom mode is hugely impressive with over 2,000 potential combinations to adjust the chassis setup, engine settings and lots more.
The i30N is more driver-focused than the normal i30 thanks to a lowered ride height, adaptive dampers and customisable driving modes. The steering is precise and well weighted, and body roll is minimal. The i30N delivers huge amounts of front end grip and we found the 'Sport' setting to be the best-suited for Irish roads. The raw 'N' modes are simply too focused and firm for bumpy back roads. The i30N is quite refined and comfortable for daily driving, and the adaptive suspension can be adjusted to suit different surfaces. The large 19-inch alloy wheels are firm and noisy at higher speeds, but that is to be expected in the hot hatch class.
Prices for the new Hyundai i30N start from €39,995 in Ireland and it is similarly priced to the entry level Volkswagen Golf GTi. The i30N is undoubtedly one of the best-equipped and best-value hot hatches on the market right now, with features such as LED headlights, electric memory sports seats, an eight-inch touchscreen system, a reversing camera, keyless entry and lots more included as standard. One of the most impressive features of the i30N however is its customisable driving modes and it is a key selling point over its rivals which don't offer the same levels of customisation.
Carzone verdict: 3.5/5
The i30N may be Hyundai's first ever hot hatchback, but it is a highly accomplished and exciting one at that. It's thrilling to drive, very well-equipped and packs a superb engine which is suited to daily driving or bouts on track too. What's more, the i30N is practical enough for daily use and it is competitively-priced too. The i30N is competing against well-seasoned competition with superior power and performance credentials however, so it still has a lot to prove. We would have expected the interior to be more visually pleasing too. That said, Hyundai has created an excellent hot hatch package on its first attempt, and it bodes very well for the firm's N Division for the foreseeable.
The new Hyundai i30N is exclusively available at the following Hyundai dealerships in Ireland.
• Hutton & Meade
• Kearys of Cork
• T.Divers and Son
• Michael Barrable
• Mooney's Long Mile Road
• Mooney's Deansgrange
• Murphy & Gunn
• O'Briens
Test Car Details:
Model driven: Hyundai i30N
Prices from: €39,995
Annual Road Tax: €570
Engine: 1998cc four-cylinder turbocharged petrol
Power/Torque: 250/275bhp
Top Speed: 250km/h
0-100km/h: 6.1 seconds
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Body style: Hatchback
Boot Space: 385 litres


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I have been wanting to branch out a bit more lately from beauty reviews on my blog and have been throwing book reviews etc in there to see how they go down. So far so good, so I thought I would start the week off with a Foodie review of a restaurant the Boyfriend and I ate at a few weeks ago.
I was lucky enough to win a meal for 2 with a bottle of wine through the lovely people at Friday's child, at the lovely Morden & Lea in London city centre. We had decided to go to London for a night anyway so it made sense to use my lovely competition win at the same time. So off we trotted to the restaurant at 7:30 on a very busy Saturday in London. The restaurant is located just off Leicester square and was really easy to find. (despite us doubting ourselves and google maps)
We got to choose where we sat and opted for an end table near the door as it was quite muggy in the air. We were handed the menu and told we could choose a few small plates/tartines to try out each. We opted for the mackerel, the sardines, some sour dough and the crab sausage roll. I won't lie we were really worried about portion sizes when we ordered in case we would still be hungry later. We were definitely wrong in our assumptions.
The food was absolutely spot on; the highlight for both of us being the Crab sausage roll. It came highly recommended by the staff and they were so right. We also got a complimentary bottle of red wine which was lovely. We had a really fishy meal when I look back but all of the fish based items tasted incredible and we would have definitely have eaten the whole meal all over again. After polishing off the small plates we were offered a dessert and managed to pick this a lot quicker than the main. We chose a lime sorbet and a Set dark chocolate and mocha sherbert.
After eating half of each, we swapped and both agreed that the set dark chocolate dessert was superb, I reckon my boyfriend would have eaten the whole thing if I had let him. The lime sorbet had a great flavour and was very refreshing which made a nice end to a great meal.
I thought I would go snap happy after this and take a few shots of the interior of the restaurant as I loved it.
I love the pendant lights hanging from the ceiling and would happily have them in my own home. I also love the layout of all the pictures and how each one is different from the last. It was a great interior and definitely added to the sophisticated feel of the restaurant. Overall, I would definitely recommend the restaurant to anyone looking for some great food. They have an upstairs and downstairs section which have different menus; we sat downstairs. I think I would love to try the upstairs next time as they have more options on the menu and it would suit us both a bit more.
I hope you liked my first restaurant review and thank you to the lovely staff at Morden & Lea and Friday's child for the competition win.
Laura x


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In order to provide prospective students with the best chance at having a great education, we have compiled this list of the top universities and colleges in Nebraska. Some schools may excel at online programs while others may focus exclusively on the traditional, on-campus aspect of higher education. Regardless of the delivery format, these schools excel at providing a quality education for their students.
Nebraska is home to many Universities that offer excellent programs at an affordable price. The state has expanded its online learning to create more opportunities for individuals who have other responsibilities that prevent them from attending class. Online colleges in Nebraska are providing learning from any location for students to access at any time.
By exploring the best colleges in Nebraska we've listed here, students will be able to find the best fit for their specific needs. Nebraska offers affordable tuition and a wide variety of online and on-campus programs for students to pursue and advance in their career choice. All of the following are accredited schools and recognized for high-quality academics and additional student resources.
Here are the Best Colleges in Nebraska
1. Wayne State College
Known for its online master's of business degree, Wayne State College offers a variety of online classes for distance learners. Student's have the freedom to customize their degree by selecting classes that interest them the most. All programs apply theory to practical situations for students to gain an understanding of the course material in real life situations. WSC is committed to providing learning opportunities to all students at an affordable price. Through Wayne's impressive online learning management system coursework can easily be accessed from nearly any technology device to complete assignments, chats, and exams. The College continues to serve it local community with the help of its students making a difference.
- Tuition: $4,200.00
- # of online programs: 12
- Location: Wayne
2. Summit Christian College
Summit Christian College offers a variety of religious programs to help its mission of global outreach. Summit creates a live video classroom setting for online students to participate in. Programs include church ministry and leadership with course flexibility designed for a busy nontraditional student. Certificate options are also available to students looking to progress in their career quickly. SCC offers low tuition, engagement, and a passion for Christian studies. Classes are small which promotes student-teacher interactions and additional help on assignments and exams. Through online courses, SCC teaches self-management and self-improvement.
- Tuition: $5,875.00
- # of online programs: 6
- Location: Gering
3. Peru State College
Peru State College offers online courses with accelerated options to complete degrees at a faster pace. Accounting, management, and marketing are popular degrees that online students pursue. Transfer students are welcome to apply to PSC and receive credit for prior learning experience. The curriculum is an innovative mix of traditional and nontraditional learning creating a unique experience for students. The classes can be self-paced for individuals with hectic schedules to still be able to work towards earning a degree. The college emphasizes the growing development of academics and research for its students to benefit from.
- Tuition: $5,922.00
- # of online programs: 18
- Location: Peru
4. Chadron State College
Chadron State College is dedicated to innovatively delivering online education to its learners. CSC has a flat rate tuition so that all students are paying the same equal cost. Online students have access to the same resources that on-campus students have and receive the same high-quality education across the University. Among degrees such as business, geoscience, and technical occupations the college also offers teaching certifications. Most programs are delivered in 8-week formats for students to be able to complete a degree quicker. Chadron seeks to improve excellence and service within its programs for all individuals.
- Tuition: $6,220.00
- # of online programs: 29
- Location: Chadron
5. University of Nebraska-Kearney
University of Nebraska-Kearney has a range of high-quality online degree programs. The University keeps its curriculum up to date in a changing and diverse society. In addition to its degree options, an online certificate in professional sales can be completed with minimal time requirements. Distance learners have the opportunity to interact with other students and professors through email, video conferencing, and other formats to stay connected. UNK continues to enhance the quality of learning and develop leaders for the work field ahead.
- Tuition: $6,584.00
- # of online programs: 33
- Location: Kearney
6. University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha, a large research institution provides a variety of excellent online degrees to choose from. With strong academics and values it upholds, UNO promotes its 23 online programs to students who may see online education as their only option. UNO has been expanding and including many different resources and organizations to its growing online learning system. The University also helps students acquire internships to gain hands-on experience in the work field during their studies. Popular degrees include political science, criminal justice, and fire service management, all offered at different degree levels.
- Tuition: $6,898.00
- # of online programs: 23
- Location: Omaha
7. Bellevue University
Bellevue University focuses on its online education programs and outreach for adult learners. Bellevue offers open enrollment with several starting points throughout the year to accommodate student's schedules. People can earn degrees in accounting, communication, business, and more at many different education levels. With career goals in mind, Bellevue helps students progress in their studies with support services for students to access. BU offers affordable learning with small classes so students are able to get the most from the course and their professor. Its online courses include interactive videos, discussions, and more to connect with peers and instructors.
- Tuition: $7,050.00
- # of online programs: 75
- Location: Bellevue
8. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is ranked in the top tier of national universities, a member of the Big Ten Conference and the flagship university for the state of Nebraska. The University has created opportunities through its online programs for many adult learners. UNL prepares it students for a rewarding career and has created support networks and resources for individuals to access throughout their online enrollment. UNL not only provides a tremendous high-value Big Ten education, due to our commitment to keeping tuition and fees as low as possible, our students also graduate with one-third less student debt than the national average.
- Tuition: $8,367.00
- # of online programs: 34
- Location: Lincoln
9. Clarkson College
Clarkson College employs impressive dedication to health care services. Providing extensive courses and programs in the healthcare field, a number of other online programs are options as well. Professors are known to be prompt with assisting student's needs, in addition to other resources such as the writing lab, tutoring services, mentoring program and more. Programs are available at all levels of education including certificates. With small class sizes, students are able to benefit from personalized instruction, getting the most out of their education.
- Tuition: $11,664.00
- # of online programs: 9
- Location: Omaha
10. York College
York College focuses on a Christ-centered education with academics and service at the forefront. Its online degrees are flexible and convenient for its students and offers high-quality academics. The curriculum incorporates biblical studies and promotes mission opportunities for its students. Many people select York College to progress in a career field they are currently in or who are looking to change career paths. York has some of the best distance education programs in all of Nebraska. All programs target learners who are in need of flexible learning to earn a degree on their own time.
- Tuition: $16,080.00
- # of online programs: 6
- Location: York
11. Nebraska Methodist College
Nebraska Methodist College was established in 1891 and prides itself on being small enough to individually care for its students enrolled in mastering the art of science and healthcare. NMC is fully accredited and is flexible with online courses for students already in the professional field.
- Tuition: $17,256
- Number of Online Programs: 11
- Location: Omaha
12. Creighton University
Creighton University is one of the nation's top institutions of higher education. As a private Catholic University, Creighton offers 28 bachelors and graduate programs taught upon Catholic foundation. Leadership, public health, and business administration are well-known programs that students have pursued. Distance learners have the benefits of online student services to help them succeed in a student-led environment. The University offers many different types of programs that fit student's schedules, giving them an opportunity to earn a degree.
- Tuition: $33,796.00
- # of online programs: 26
- Location: Omaha
The ranking for this list was determined based on tuition cost. The list begins with the lowest price and increases as the list continues.
We know that finding the best school to fit your unique needs is a huge challenge. For that reason, we work hard to develop lists of the best schools based on the characteristics most important for you. Whether that be cost of attendance, student success, resources available, flexibility of schedule, or any other number of important factors, we've got you covered. For more information about our ranking process and to find lists of schools based on specific characteristics, check out our methodology page.
We're constantly looking for schools to recognize for their commitment to providing top-level learning experiences. If your school wasn't recognized here, but deserves consideration for the list, please contact us today!


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Spring has Sprung
Monday, March 1, 1999 by Dave Winer.
Good afternoon!
A quick bit of love-making on a gorgeous Monday afternoon..
Some people don't like it when I write about springtime and flowers and sexuality and friendship. Sometimes even I would agree. In the darkest wettest part of winter it's easy to get bummed and it can be hard to imagine how I could be happy about my surroundings.
But I live in a very special part of Silicon Valley, it's largely unspoiled forest and dry brush, creeks and deer and raccoons (and skunks and bees). That's my neighborhood. And this week many of the trees are in bloom, spreading luscious sensual (and sexual) smells thru my little jungle, and curmudgeons aside, it's very difficult *not* to be in love this time of year, so let's not even try.
As they say spring has sprung, it's lovely here in my little garden, and if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, and it's still miserable and cold where you are, let me offer some encouragement. Spring is coming, and love can't be far behind!
Dave Winer
PS: A curmudgeon is "a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas." That's what it says on WordNet! What a great word..


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- The brief moment where the owner of the store acts out some of the fight scenes in the movies that he's watched, complete with Nozomi mimicking him.
- A little girl pretends to eat her vegetables by throwing them away when her father's not looking and acting like she's chewing when her father turns around. Nozomi imitates it and the kid winks at her in approval.


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Medical pot grower identities to be made public
State Department of Health will release list next week
Those curious about who grows medical marijuana in New Mexico will soon be able to find out.
The New Mexico Department of Health will release a list that identifies licensed growers next week. It will not make public any patient lists of customers.
Some businesses, including Albuquerque's Verdes Foundation, have been public about their operations for years. Verdes director of operations Rachael Speegle said it is important to support the patient community by being transparent.
"How can we expect patients to be comfortable in their choice in the use of medical cannabis if we're hiding behind a veil," Speegle said. "It's important to show ourselves and to advocate for them in the community, and to let them know that this is a career that we're proud of and that this an industry that we're proud to be a part of."
Speegle said she is pleased that other businesses will be required to follow the same standards. She said the industry can only thrive through the expectation of transparency. However, she expressed some concern that all of the employees at a medical marijuana business might be identified in addition to the owners and managers.
"If the employee names are listed on the website, then we do side with what our employees are comfortable with, and we would want to support them in keeping them safe as well," Speegle said.
Bryan McCrary said he has no shame about working at Verdes, but it took him a long time to be comfortable with marijuana.
"I come from an area where it's pretty much taboo, so it took me quite a bit to get to the point of realizing that this was OK for me in my life," McCrary said.
He is an employee as well as a patient.
McCrary said he once took nine prescription medications to help him cope with an illness. He said he struggled with those, but gave medical marijuana a try.
"It takes a lot of strength to stand here and say that it is OK, because it actually has changed my life for the better," he said. "It changed me on the inside, it made me a better person where I had more feelings and could actually realize it was OK to be OK."
Verdes has three nurses on staff who assist patients, including Rachael Speegle.
She said people could call, visit or contact them through social media messaging -- until recently. Facebook shut down the dispensary's page earlier this month, as well as with many other medical marijuana business pages across the country.
Speegle said it is strange that while the state of New Mexico wants growers to say more, some social media sites don't want them to say anything at all.
"It's interesting that in other areas we're required to be more transparent, required to have a public platform," Speegle said. "Yet we're restricted in our ability to market, in our ability to support and disseminate credible information to the community."
Verdes Foundation is in the process of adding a second location in Rio Rancho. They will add about 16 new employees to their current staff of 28.


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It was a good 10 years or more since I'd last met, or rather, first met Flo (aka Florian Prix) in Vienna. I recall us talking about the boots I was wearing at the time. A pair of black stub-toed Doc Martins I'd found in Hong Kong. The boots are long worn out, in fact, at least three pairs since, and I'm now wearing sandals Flo's living slightly out of town in a superb house with a yard resembling a forest of sorts.
Flo is many things. But I had not known him as a guitarist let alone a very good one. His passion for sound is evident in his playing and more recently, his new-found love of guitar amps. Not just any amp. Amps of his own making, for both personal use and by commission.
Why pray tell would anyone enter the custom amp market when there are so many beautifully crafted guitar amps available? It's a curious story.
After being invited to play guitar on a live version of a recorded project he'd worked on, Flo set about to recreate the guitar sound on the album. He'd used a VST plugin to emulate a vintage Fender tube amp. He was, in fact, looking for an amp that sounded like a plugin that emulated an amp!
Not satisfied with what he'd found on the market, but pretty much settling on a reasonable approximation, he purchased a DIY amp kit off the internet. Building it over the Christmas holidays Flo found himself entering a world that combined his passion and perfection for sound, design and just plain noodling with technology. Turns out his collaborator on the album is a designer who came up with some pretty cool ideas of the kind of cabinet Flo's amp would be housed in.
I asked Flo about his obsession, his quest for the kind of sound that both motivates his own work and adds to that of those with whom he collaborates.
I think you really hit it since you understood what I am after. And it's creepy in a great and fascinating way because not a lot of people understand this quest for…The Sound. Also, most people don't understand that Rock n' Roll, Blues, Musique Concrete, Sound Art, contemporary or baroque orchestral pieces, Pop and everything else is not mutually exclusive.
The Rolling Stones, Henry & Schaeffer, Gould, the old Nazi Karajan and Portishead, to name just a few, all used technology in combination with brilliant musical skills to create sound textures which immediately strike you. And if they didn't have the technology (Webern, Bach, indigenous people in remote locations long ago, etc), they used their instrumentation and/or intervals on solo instruments to create these sounding worlds within our brains.
With the amp completed, well, it didn't stop at one. From here the possibilities Flo saw, given his technical and creative expertise, were no doubt immense. For example, could one build an amp that came with a tiny computer, an open operating system and the ability to run VSTs and Puredata, sharing patches over the net? Yep. No worries. And so it began.
Check out Kaulbach Amps and here's a bit of a teaser. Sweet sounds to be sure.


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Mother & Child
A picture hung over a piano, a mother an infant, a madona a child. The child swaddled in white, a white hospital gown, but ebony hair for both. Sharing love, wonderment, a bond forged in the womb and sealed by a myriad of moments, some forgotten, some remembered, and all cherished and appreciated.
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We can learn so much personally and professionally through the lives of others! Rebecca Metz spent 15 minutes with Mother Teresa, listen in to hear what she walked away with.
Fun Fact about Rebecca:
- Rebecca got to meet Mother Teresa. She had finished 3 years in Japan as an English teacher, took the long way home, via India. She met people who had volunteered as missionaries in Calcutta w/ Mother Teresa. So for one month she stayed at a youth hostel type place & worked at Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity with handicapped orphans. She helped the nuns in their daily care. A housemate invited her to go with her to the Mother House to make a donation. Rebecca and her friend got to sit with her personally for about 15 minutes.
Reasons to Tune-In:
- Rebecca shares how you will have lots of setbacks and tedious chores to do before you get to do the work that God gives you.
- Rebecca explains why it's important to plan, do and review when you get a "no".
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To the 4:00 a.m. song bird –
Yes, I hear you in the background of a dream
Your music; the alarm waking the night,
Sending the darkness away
To the 8:00 a.m. shimmery, blue-head Grackle –
The young mouths are waiting in the nest entwined by burgundy blooms of clematis "Niobe"
You frantically dash from tree to tree – shrieking at any sign of danger
Ambitiously tugging into the ground to find morsels of strength to stuff into tiny, hungry beaks
To the 1:00 p.m Mourning Doves –
You dance together on decayed tree limbs – oblivious to the world below
You are coy whilst displaying your affection
Your song is melodic and soothing
To the 5:00 p.m. Cardinal –
Your red feathers illuminate in the late afternoon sun
You sing to your lady,
She hears you –
She sings back to you; her song of admiration
You feel proud
To the Red-Wing Blackbirds, Chickadees ,Robins, Sparrows and Swallows –
"Sing, sing a song, sing out loud, sing out strong"
It is now dusk and the symphony of songbirds is the music of the sky
I am the audience
I am elated
At 10:00 p.m ; the sky is deafly silent.
The glow of the full moon sets the stage for the next performance.
Words and Photography by Ann Ivy Male


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1. Re: How to achieve the more throughput from Full speed USBshubhamt_ Jan 22, 2011 8:30 AM (in response to userc_44763)
Hi subba,
Try using more than 1 bulkIN endpoints and read them using asynchronous xferdata calls.
2. Re: How to achieve the more throughput from Full speed USBanandsrinivasana_ Feb 25, 2011 3:19 AM (in response to userc_44763)
Speed can be increased by using the asynchronous calls begindataxfer / waitforxfer / finishdataxfer and implementing buffering on the device side. Increasing the number of endpoints may not help since the interface used is going to remain the same so the IN packets will go one after the other. If the device is not capable of filling data at that speed it is not going to be able to do it with 2 endpoints as well since you've to service both.


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Part of ER diagram for "University System" is given below. Mention Dependency exists between entities from the list provided.
(Dependencies: Existence, Identifier, Referential)
While creating a database, first step is to analyze the system for which you are going to store data in the database. After analyzing the system, which tool will you use for creating pictorial representation of the system?
Relation 1
Student ID Name Address Degree ID
1 ABC ABC123 Null
Default XYZ XYZ123 01
Relation 2
Degree ID Degree Title Duration
01 BCS 4 Years
02 MCS 2 Years
03 MSCS 2 Years
Where, Degree ID is a reference / foreign key in Relation 1.
Specify the constraint (s) applied on FK (Foreign Key) in the case given above from the list provided. Also justify your answer.
[Referential, Default, Domain]
Analyze the statement given below and identify as correct or incorrect. Justify your answer in either case.
1. In "Three Schema Architecture", External schema is responsible for data storage on Hard Disk.
Suppose we have two entities involved in a relationship 'A' and 'B'. Entity A and B are in One to Many Relationship.
A- What would be the general rule for mapping A and B entity into relation.
B- What would be the constraint on Foreign Key, if;
I – Minimum Cardinality = 0
II- Minimum Cardinality = 1
You are required to draw an ER diagram including entities along with relations and cardinalities exist among the entities by keeping the following scenario in your mind.
"Suppose a system having three entities, i.e. Product, Product Range and Order. One product range must have at least one product and a product must belong only to a single Product Range. One Order must have at least one product and possibly many. However, at minimum there may exist zero (0) or many orders of a product."
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If you've ever spent time with a two-year-old, you've heard that question once or twice…or a thousand times. But why? It's the refrain of nearly every conversation in my house these days. Because I live with a two-year-old, yes. But let me be honest for a minute: my two-year-old isn't the only one who can get hung up on asking why.
This past Sunday, in Children's Church, we studied Psalm 30.
I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up
and have not let my foes rejoice over me.
O Lord my God, I cried to you for help,
and you have healed me.
O Lord, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;
you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.
Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints,
and give thanks to his holy name.
For his anger is but for a moment,
and his favor is for a lifetime.
Weeping may tarry for the night,
but joy comes with the morning.As for me, I said in my prosperity,
"I shall never be moved."
By your favor, O Lord,
you made my mountain stand strong;
you hid your face;
I was dismayed.To you, O Lord, I cry,
and to the Lord I plead for mercy:
"What profit is there in my death,
if I go down to the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it tell of your faithfulness?
Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me!
O Lord, be my helper!"You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;
you have loosed my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness,
that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
We talked about the psalms: what are they? how do they sound? like music, like poetry, sad, happy, confused, angry, pleading, scared, rejoicing. Do they ever ask why?
Psalm 30 begins and ends with rejoicing. It begins and ends with extolling God, with singing praise, with worship. And it is beautiful throughout, through all the emotions and questions and whys that come along the way.
So the children created beautiful things, artwork and poetry, expressing ranges of emotion, and always ending with thanksgiving.
Out of the mouths of babes, indeed.
At All Saints Church, we begin and end with rejoicing. In every Sunday service, in every time of prayer, in every staff meeting and ministry team meeting and outreach project, God is glorified first and last no matter what–and because of what–comes in between. That's the why. We are at All Saints, each one of us, to become and make disciples; and doing that means rejoicing and giving thanks.
That's the beauty of hanging out with our children on Sunday mornings–and with my but why? two-year-old, too: children do not hesitate to rejoice. Be it a birthday present or a trip to Disney World or a bowl of fresh strawberries, children intuitively rejoice in a good gift, no matter the circumstances (and even if they do occasionally forget to say thank you). Have you ever heard a two-year-old ask but why? when she's offered a bowl of fresh strawberries? Probably not. Because she knows they're good, that's all, and she's going to delight in each and every one of them.
At All Saints Church, in this season of questions–but why?–and transition, let's take a minute to dwell on what hasn't changed. It's right and good to ask why, but let's not get stuck there. Because what hasn't changed is why each of us is here, because we love God and want others to love him, too. What hasn't changed is that our church is a good gift, to each of us and to our community. What hasn't changed is that we have so much to be thankful for and rejoice in. Praise God for what he is doing in our lives and in our midst!
And let's not forget to say thank you.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!


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A prisoner was beaten and a cell set on fire in a horrifying standoff at a courthouse today.
The shocking incident took place while waiting for hearings at Naas District Court.
UP to 14 prisoners tried to barge one of the cell doors open during the lunch break.
Staff at the courthouse eventually got the door closed but some of the thugs started a fire in the cell.
Three prison officers were injured through smoke inhalation and three prisoners sustained injuries following attacks by other inmates.
One officer and one prisoner were last night recovering in hospital as a result of their injuries.
An insider revealed: "Several of the inmates who were in the cell took issue with this man and they gave him a bad beating.
"He was kicked and punched a number of times as he lay on the floor."
The man was rushed out of the cell by prison staff and later moved to hospital.
However, a short time later the inmates caused a further disturbance by setting fire to the cell.
The prison source said: "The prisoners refused to let anyone into the cell.
"They told the staff that if anyone tried to remove them then they would suffer the same fate that befell the first inmate.
"There was a standoff for up to an hour."
Eventually fire officers managed to prise open the door and all inmates in the cell were apprehended.
One prison officer suffered smoke inhalation and was brought to hospital but was released a short time later.
The inmate who suffered the initial beating remained in custody tonight.
A source said: "There was no rhyme or reason to this attack. All these men will now be disciplined by the prison service."
A spokesman for the Irish Prison Service confirmed it is investigating a disturbance at Naas Courthouse.


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Ad of the Day: Bacardi
Rum brand reminds us we're not Neanderthals
As we've mentioned here and there, big brand manifestos are generally best avoided in commercials these days, unless you undermine your own pomposity with self-deprecating humor—or puff it up with even grander and stupider pomposity. Young & Rubicam humorously goes the latter route in this amusing Bacardi spot, titled "Manifesto," which offers an examination of what has separated homo sapiens from our Neanderthal ancestors since the dawn of the species. Basically, Neanderthals had bigger brains and better hair than we did. But we humans, thanks to our ability to communicate better than those Neanderthals, liked to hang out and get drunk together, which built camaraderie. We were also smart enough to look out for each other, warning one another not to eat the poison berries or have that ninth shot of rum. The spot explains all this, then urges us to be true to our social roots, to "fight the LOLs and OMGs" and return to a truly social environment where you physically bring people together—along with some Bacardi, lime and cola, of course. It's entertainingly silly, and features a nice mix of animated graphics and comical live-action clips. So, what are you doing for happy hour tonight?
Client: Bacardi
Agency: Young & Rubicam, New York
Spot: "Manifesto"
Global Creative Directors: Guillermo Vega, Kevin Brady
Copywriter: Tara Lawall
Art Director: Devon Hong
Directors of Content Production: Lora Schulson, Nathy Aviram
Producer: Tamara Lecker
Senior Broadcast Manager: Debra Horvath
Board Account Director: Shani Athureliya
Business Director: Ben Caulfield
Director: Johnny Kelly
Production Company: Nexus Productions
Executive Producers: Tracey Cooper, Julia Parfitt
Producer: Nathalie Le Berre
Production Manager: Claire Thompson
Project Lead: Mark Davies
Animation: Nexus Productions
Director of Photography: Matthew Day
Live Action Art Director: James Hatt
Editor: Paul Hardcastle @ TRIM
Post Production/Grade: Time Based Arts
Music: "Switched On" by Islands
Arrangers/Composers: Nick Thorburn, Kate Perkins
Publishers: Nick Thorburn, Kate Perkins
Audio Company: Grand Central
Mixers: Steve Lane (TV), Gary Turnbull (Cinema)


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My good friend introduced me to Young Life. Attending Young Life meetings, making new friends, and learning more about my best friend, Jesus, has influenced my determination to know more about the One who will always love me for who I am. Through regular attendance at the weekly Young Life meetings, and our amazing leader, Jen (Candia), I have become the happiest I've ever been. I am now a person who cares about other's happiness over my own. It's a good change for once. On Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Eve, I attended the service at FBCPG. As some of my friends, and other church members shared their emotional stories, I realized my best friend was there to help me cope with everything I had set aside and never told anyone. With that, a wave of emotions and relief was lifted from my body. I was saved. At that moment, I could not put into words how thankful I was for having someone that I know will never judge me and love me for the person I am. He also forgave me for the sins I have committed. With my best friend, Jesus, the support of Jen, and the amazing people in Young Life, I am excited to continue my journey of knowing and loving the One who had saved me in my time of need.
We call our youth group ignite! In John 10:10b, Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
ignite! is a great place to come have fun, make new friends, be challenged with the Word of God and experience the full life Jesus wants you to have! We meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning and at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday night in the youth room (upstairs). We also offer the opportunity to go on several fun activities throughout the year. We do things like lock-ins, lock-outs, bowling, mini golf, and summer camp!
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text: Lockheed Martin Corp. has begun production of a new generation of modular high-power fiber lasers, including a 60-kW system for use as defensive weapons aboard U.S. Army vehicles. The modular design allows laser power to be varied according to the needs of a specific mission and threat, allowing the Army to add modules together and increase power to 120 kW. The systems can be operated by a single person. "With modular lasers, the possibility of a complete system failure due to a single-point disruption is dramatically lessened," said Iain Mckinnie, business development lead for Laser Sensors and Systems, Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training. "Production is also affordable due to the ease of reproducing module components." Laser weapons provide a compliment to traditional kinetic weapons in the battlefield, Lockheed said, potentially providing protection against threats such as swarms of drones or large numbers of rockets and mortars. Lockheed has been developing laser weapon system development for more than 40 years, making advances in pointing and control, line-of-sight stabilization, adaptive optics, and fiber laser devices using spectral beam combining.


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No matter how stupid, insensitive, or self-serving we might think it is, the New Yorkers who wish to build a mosque near ground zero do have a right to build it. As I've said in a previous post and comment, I don't think anyone is questioning that right although I read a lot of partisan comments saying that conservatives are trying to deny this right which they of course are not.
More recently there is a pastor in the Southeast who is making the news because he has said he was going to burn a Koran on the anniversary of 9/11. And just like the mosque, no matter how stupid, insensitive, or self-serving we think it is, the pastor who wishes to burn a Koran on the anniversary of 9/11 has every right to burn it.
In both cases, the people of our predominantly Christian believing nation affirm the rights of each party to build where they choose and burn what they choose. Our personal feelings don't trump their rights no matter how wrong we feel it is. What a great, peaceful and tolerant nation we live in.
Yet, from around the world, the collective voice from predominantly Islamic believing nations has warned that if we let the pastor light up his Koran, there will be violence. And if we stop the mosque from being built near ground zero, there will also be violence. In our nation people have the right to freely speak and freely practice their religion, but they don't have a right to threaten violence and harm upon others. We need to remember this as we are being cajoled into accepting Islam as if it were just another denomination to choose from; it's not. To a Christian someone burning a bible will most likely elicit a prayer for the soul of the arsonist, whereas it seems that for a good percentage of Muslims around the world, burning a Koran will elicit a prayer for the arsonist's death. Why is it again that Islam is referred to as the religion of peace?
It's time to keep our mouth open on these issues before violence in the name of Islam becomes a problem within our nation. Our 1st Amendment keeps our federal government from valuing one religion over another, but we as citizens have every right to our personal views and our opinion. We have a right to speak out.


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February 27, 2017
Lansing, MICH. – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority recently announced just over $1 million in HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grants, which will allow home rehabilitation and repair projects to move forward across the state.
"These grants make a lasting difference in communities," said Earl Poleski, executive director of MSHDA. "When the physical condition of housing improves for one homeowner, it tends to have a ripple effect that motivates surrounding home and businesses owners to renovate or repair their structures, too. This has a profound positive impact on neighborhoods and their residents."
HOME is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program that helps build, buy or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent or ownership, often in partnership with local nonprofit groups. This is a flexible program that allows state and local governments to use HOME funds for grants, direct loans, loan guarantees, rental assistance, security deposits or other credit enhancements.
MSHDA awarded these HOME funds for homeowner rehabilitation and homebuyer assistance to elevate and improve low- to moderate-income households. HOME funds are reserved for households at or below 80% of area median income.
In all, 12 cities and three townships across the state will benefit, with awards ranging from $60,000 to $176,000. One of the cities receiving assistance, Grayling, is a Rising Tide community. Rising Tide is an initiative sponsored by the Michigan Department of Talent and Economic Development that provides communities with the tools to design and build a solid planning, zoning and economic development foundation to attract new businesses and help existing employers to grow.
The HOME program grantees are:
Sturgis Neighborhood Program - $150,000
Sturgis Neighborhood Program is proposing to complete two projects in the city of Sturgis.
St. Clair County - $132,500
St. Clair County is proposing to implement a homeowner rehabilitation program in Algonac for five or six homes.
Northern Homes - $120,000
Northern Homes is proposing to complete four projects within targeted areas of Alanson, Petoskey, Boyne City, Charlevoix and East Jordan.
Capital Area Housing Partnership - $75,000
Capital Area Housing Partnership is proposing to build a new three bedroom, one-and-half bath home on a lot located in East Lansing's Bailey Neighborhood.
Battle Creek Area Habitat for Humanity - $60,000
Battle Creek Habitat will acquire, rehabilitate and sell one home in a stable core neighborhood of Battle Creek.
Alpena County Home Improvement Program $132,000
Alpena County is proposing to rehabilitate seven units in the city of Alpena.
Crawford County - $176,000
Crawford County is proposing 10 homeowner rehab projects within the city of Grayling and Grayling Township.
HOME of Mackinac County - $80,000
HOME of Mackinac County is proposing to complete three projects within the city of St. Ignace, St. Ignace Township and Moran Township.
City of Lapeer - $88,000
City of Lapeer is proposing to complete two units of homeowner rehab.
The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) provides financial and technical assistance through public and private partnerships to create and preserve decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents and to engage in community economic development activities to revitalize urban and rural communities.*
*MSHDA's loans and operating expenses are financed through the sale of tax-exempt and taxable bonds as well as notes to private investors, not from state tax revenues. Proceeds are loaned at below-market interest rates to developers of rental housing, and help fund mortgages and home improvement loans. MSHDA also administers several federal housing programs. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/mshda.


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Ruse is the fifth biggest city in Bulgaria. It is located on the south coast of the river Danube, on 200 km on the north from Varna and 300 km from the capital of the country - Sofia. Thanks to the bridge over the river Danube, Ruse is one of the most important transport centres in Bulgaria. The architecture of the city is similar with those of Vienna, and thats why its called "the small Vienna". In Ruse could be seen many architectural monuments from the different architecture styles: Neobaroque, Modernism, Neoclassicism and Secession. Ruse is mandatory destination for your trip in the Danube plane. Near Ruse are located and 2 international airports - Bucharest and Varna. On the airports are located and the offices of our partners for rent a car.
The city has very rich past - over 20 centuries of history. Ruse attracts visitors with many cafes, great architecture with strong Austro-Hungarian influence - beautiful buildings with interesting and colorful lights. There could be visited and a few interesting museums. In the area around Ruse are located also: Ancient fortress, cliff monasteries and many many others in the national park Rusenski Lom. Find and book the best offers for rental car in Ruse, fast, easy and reliable with our system.
Other interesting objects which could be visited with rented car are:
Pantheon of Bulgarian Revival is memorial ossuary which was found in 1978, 100 years after the liberation of Bulgaria. In the Pantheon are located the remains of Bulgarian revolutionaries and revivals as Luben Karavelov, Zahari Stoyanov, Toma Kirdzhiev, Atanas Uzunov, Olimp Panov, Dragan Tsankov and others. Pantheon in Ruse is listed as one of the 100 national tourist sites.
Ivanovo Rock Monasteries is complex from churches and monk places carved into the rocks. It is located on 21 km south-west from Ruse and is near the village of Ivanovo. The complex was established in the beginning of 13th century by the monk with name Joakim, later he become Bulgarian Patriarch. The Bulgarian kings Ivan Asen the 2nd nad Ivan Alexander, and other representatives of the kingdom were donators of the monastery. It contains a few premises carved into the rocks. In six of the premises are preserved murals, which reveal specifics of Bulgarian religious art between the 13th and 14th century. Ivanovo Rock Monasteries are listed in the book of UNESKO.
Nature Park Rusenski Lom It is located on 20 km on the south from Ruse, and is named on the name of the famous river - Rusenski Lom. The size of the park is about 500 ha, and includes the reserve "Rock monasteries". In Rusenski Lom could be seen over 90 mammals species, 22 fish species, 190 bird species, 10 reptile species. There has been found ruins from ancient Thracian villages and sanctuaries.
Regional historical museum There could be seen more than 130 000 items and artifacts, as the Borovo treasure - a service from five ritual vessels dating from the 4th century. B.C
Museum of urban life - It is known as the home of Kaliopa. The exhibition shows the interior of the rich family from Ruse until end of 19 and the beginning of 20th century. There could be seen beautiful hand made murals from the Austrian painter Charles Shausberg.
House Museum of Zahari Stoyanov - There has 2 exhibitions - the first is for the poet and revival Zahari Stoyanov, and the second shows the history of the Ruse family Obretenovi, and their participation in the activities for the liberation of Bulgaria.
Fortress Saksiginta Prista - It is called on the old name of the city, which was given by the Romans and means - Port for 60 ships. The opened exhibition shows the size of the fortress, and part of the discoveries are preserved in the historical museum in Ruse.
National transport museum - It is located in the building of the firts railway station in Bulgaria. Between the most interesting exhibits are the wagons of King Ferdinand and king Boris the 3rd, and also the private wagon of Sultan Abdul Azis. In the building of the museum has 3 halls, which show the history of the railway transport and other types of transport.
The income building - It is beautiful municipal building, located in the centre of Ruse. It was built between 1901 and 1902, and has impressive architecture with seven figures on the top.
They are symbol of the science, agriculture, arts, crafts, trading, security and the freedom. Over all is the symbol of the trading - Mercury.
You could visit Ruse and the area with car hire from the airports in the country or with direct delivery to Ruse. Our partners offer deliveries to the cities and the resorts in Bulgaria. Choose cheap car hire for your trip.
The biggest providers for rental cars in the country have offices in big cities and the resorts. Some of them provide free delivery to some locations and resorts. Compare and choose the best car hire deal in Ruse.
1. In Ruse was built the first iron ship in the history of the country.
2. Ruse gave the beginning of the firts oil refinery.
3. The first private bank was built in Ruse.
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New Age Metals CEO discusses how they differentiate from other green metals (Video)
Harry Barr, CEO of New Age Metals explains where platinum group metals are produced and their uses.
New Age Metals Inc. (TSX.V: NAM) (OTCQB: NMTLF) (FSE: P7J.F) is a mineral exploration company, focused on the discovery, exploration and development of Canada's largest primary platinum group metals (PGM) deposit, the River Valley PGM Project, located in the Sudbury region of Northern Ontario. The company also has a lithium division with eight lithium projects, of which three are drill ready. NAM's philosophy is to be a project generator, explorer and project operator, with the objective of optioning/joint venturing their projects, with major and junior mining companies, through to production.
Jim Gordon: Hi, I'm Jim Gordon and you're watching Market One Minute. Joining us today is Harry Barr, Chairman and CEO of New Age Metals. Harry, let's jump right in by discussing what differentiates New Age Metals from other green metals in exploration and development.
Harry Barr: Most green metal companies have one product — we have two divisions. We have a lithium division that is basically for battery metals and for electric cars. We have the largest undeveloped primary platinum group metal deposit of its kind in North America and that is primarily palladium — 84 per cent of its use is for auto catalysts which is another green metal.
Jim Gordon: And where are platinum group metals predominantly produced and what are their uses?
Harry Barr: Platinum group metals are predominantly produced in South Africa, that's more platinum, and in Russia, which is more palladium. Here in North America, there are only two primary producers, one in the US and one in Canada. Our deposit could be the next primary producer. It's primarily palladium and our secondary metal is platinum, but we have seven metals in total.
Jim Gordon: Now the River Valley PGM project is large. Can you speak a bit about the work that has been done of it to date?
Harry Barr: Yes. There has been about 45 million dollars expended on the project to date. Over seven hundred bore holes, at least five 43-101's including one done this spring. Currently, we are conducting the first economic study the project's ever seen and that is a preliminary economic assessment.
Jim Gordon: And what do you plan to achieve from now until the end of Q2, 2019?
Harry Barr: We are conducting a program out in the field and in the northern portion of the project right now to define additional drilling on a new area we found called The Pine Zone. We have hired two engineering contractors who are going to help us complete a preliminary economic assessment. That will be done about the end of June 2019, and we are finishing geophysical studies that will help us enable to find more drill targets in the northern portion of the project. But basically, the big thing that we are doing right now is the first economic study on the project.
Jim Gordon: And what are the attributes of your lithium based division in Manitoba and your plans going forward?
Harry Barr: The lithium division has eight projects. We are the largest landholder in a pretty well-known pegmatite field. It's called The Winnipeg River Pegmatite Field. We have financing by a third party so there is no dilution to us. We have an aggressive exploration project. We have two different drill permits in and we hope to be drilling in the late fall and winter of 2018 and the winter of 2019.
Jim Gordon: Harry, we look forward to hearing more. Thanks for joining us.
Harry Barr: Thank you.


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Trump Picks Zinke to Lead Department of the Interior
The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources considered President Trump's nominee for the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke, on January 31, 2017. The committee approved Rep. Zinke's nomination 16-6, mostly along party lines. His nomination now goes to the full Senate for consideration. Rep. Ryan Zinke, who was just elected to serve a second term in the U.S. House of Representatives as Montana's only member, has seen support from the Independent Petroleum Association of America, Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, and outdoor sportsmen's groups. Environmental advocates have been more critical. Zinke generally supports commodity development of federal lands and the retention of public lands in federal hands.
The meeting considering Zinke's nomination will be broadcast live on the web. To watch the meeting, and for more information, visit the committee's website.
EPA Proposes Bonding Requirements for Hardrock Mining Industry
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed new financial responsibility standards for the hardrock mining industry in early December. The proposed rule would require owners and operators of certain hardrock mines to obtain bonds under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act to help cover the costs of environmental cleanups. The proposed rule comes after the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ordered the EPA to draft regulations requiring financial assurances by December 1, 2017. The American Exploration and Mining Association, and Senate Energy Committee Chairman, Lisa Murkowski, oppose the proposed rule.
Public comment on the rule is open until March 13, 2017. To comment, or read the full text of the proposed rule, visit the Federal Register.
U.S. Forest Service Decides No Drilling in Wyoming Range
In January, the U.S. Forest Service issued its final decision to take back pending and issued oil and gas leases on 40,000 acres in the Bridger Teton National Forest. The leases, originally challenged in 2005, were initially sent back to the Forest Service for supplemental NEPA review after environmental groups challenged the adequacy of the environmental analysis. Around the same time, Congress passed the Wyoming Range Legacy Act, putting much of the Wyoming Range off limits to oil and gas development. The fate of the 40,000 acres, which was not subject to the Act, remained in limbo, awaiting the Forest Service's supplemental NEPA review. After more than ten years, and two rounds of Environmental Impact Statements, the Record of Decision represents the Forest Service's final decision to foreclose oil and gas development in the Wyoming Range. How the Forest Service intends to compensate the oil and gas lessees who paid for leases held in suspense since 2005 is still in question.
The Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision are available here.
BLM News
BLM Announces Leadership Changes
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management recently announced changes in key leadership positions. Kristin Bail will succeed Neil Kornze as the agency's Acting Director, and Jody L. Hudson will take Carole Carter-Pfisterer's position as the Assistant Director for Human Capital Management. The changes come as part of the transition to the new Trump administration.
Bail, who has worked in public management for more than three decades, recently served as BLM's Assistant Director for the Resources and Planning Directorate and Assistant Director for National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships.
Hudson gained experience in human resources serving as the Deputy Chief Capital Officer and the Chief Learning Officer and Associate Director, Human Resources Training and Development at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
BLM Releases Final Planning 2.0 Rule
BLM completed its new land use planning rule on December 12, 2016. The new rule is intended to modernize the agency's planning process and increase public involvement, although state and local governments allege that the planning rule does just the opposite by shortening public comment times and de-valuing the unique knowledge and input of local communities. Key changes to the planning rule include:
Western GOP leaders have vowed to attempt to reverse the rule, stating that local planning decisions should be made by local experts. State and local governments are also urging the Trump administration to reverse course and withdraw the rule.
Additional information regarding the rule is available on BLM's website here.
BLM Finalizes Right-of-Way Rules for Wind and Solar
On December 19, 2016, the BLM published a final Solar and Wind Energy Rule that purportedly strengthens existing policies and creates a new leasing program to support renewable energy development through competitive leasing processes and incentives to encourage development in suitable areas.
The rule, titled "Competitive Processes, Terms and Conditions for Leasing Public Lands for Solar and Wind Energy Development and Technical Changes and Corrections for 43 CFR Parts 2800 and 2880," amends BLM's regulations governing rights-of-way issued under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Mineral Leasing Act (MLA). Specifically, the final rule (i) promotes the use of preferred areas for solar and wind energy development, called "designated leasing areas" (DLAs); (ii) builds upon existing regulations and policies to expand BLM's ability to utilize competitive processes to offer authorizations for development inside or outside of DLAs; (iii) addresses the appropriate terms and conditions (including payment and bonding requirements) for solar and wind energy development rights-of-way issued under the regulations; and (iv) makes technical changes, corrections, and clarifications to the existing rights-of-way regulations.
Notably, some of the revisions affect all rights-of-way, while others affect only specific rights-of-way, such as those for transmission lines with a capacity of 100 kilovolts (kV) or more. The final rule also complements BLM's landscape-scale planning efforts, including the Western Solar Plan, California's Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, and Arizona's Restoration Design Energy Project.
Additional information is available on BLM's website here.
BLM Releases Draft Conformity List for Upper Green River Basin
On December 29, 2016, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released the Draft Presumed to Conform List that includes actions under the General Conformity Law for the Upper Green River Basin (UGRB) ozone nonattainment area located in western Wyoming. Comments on the Draft will be accepted through February 13, 2017.
The list is designed to streamline environmental review efforts and eliminate unnecessary costs associated with evaluating common, recurring actions with minimal emissions. This will allow BLM to focus resources and time analyzing proposed actions that produce significant emissions levels or may adversely impact air quality in the UGRB.
Copies of the Draft Presumed to Conform List are available at the BLM Wyoming State Office, 5353 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009 and online at http://bit.ly/WYPtCList.
Comments may be submitted to firstname.lastname@example.com. Additional information is available here.
Final Revisions to Onshore Order No. 1 Released
The Bureau of Land Management recently released final revisions to its Onshore Oil and Gas Order Number 1. The amendments require the electronic filing of all Applications for Permit to Drill and Notices of Staking. The previous version of the rule required applications to be filed with a BLM field office. The changes make electronic filing mandatory. The revised version of the rule, which can be viewed here, is effective February 9, 2017.
Species News
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Issues Final Eagle Take Rule
In mid-December 2016, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service finalized revisions to its eagle take rule that would extend the period in which projects can be permitted to injure or kill protected eagles from five years to 30 years. An eagle take permit protects the holder from liability for eagle injury or take under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. To obtain a permit, the applicant must commit to extensive mitigation to reduce and compensate for impacts. The new rule addresses, among other things, the criteria for permit issuance, compensatory mitigation requirements, permit duration, and data standards for submitting an application.
Since 2009, the Service has issued only three eagle take permits, two in California and one in Wyoming, all for wind farms and all for five-year terms. The new 30-year term is intended to entice developers on private land to enter into an agreement that both benefits eagles and provides developers certainty that eagle take will not be prosecuted under the Act. Though the term of the new permits will be 30 years, a five-year review period is mandatory, during which the Service may require additional conservation measures.
The Record of Decision and final rule are available here.
DOI Solicitor's Office Defends "Net Conservation Benefit" Standard
On December 21, 2016, the Department of the Interior's Office of the Solicitor released an M-Opinion confirming the Bureau of Land Management's authority under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) to require that activities on public lands result in "no net loss" or a "net conservation benefit" in some instances. The M-Opinion determines that BLM's authority derives from the broad authority vested in the Secretary of the Interior and the agency by FLPMA to manage the public lands for multiple use and sustained yield and the requirement to prevent unnecessary or undue degradation. BLM's authority, according to the Solicitor's Office, is limited only by principles of administrative law, which preclude BLM from imposing arbitrary and capricious mitigation measures.
The M-Opinion also states that compensatory mitigation to offset project impacts can occur on either public or private lands with a connection to the affected resource—mitigation efforts need not occur exclusively on public land and need not be in geographic proximity to the project.
FWS and BLM Release Final Mitigation Policies
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently released final policies regarding mitigation of impacts to public lands and resources. Both policies are components of the Obama administration's broader effort to expand the use of mitigation on public lands.
The BLM's regional mitigation strategy, released on December 23, 2016, is meant to guide agency officials on avoiding and minimizing impacts of development on federal lands. Agency officials are instructed to mitigate impacts "through a landscape-scale approach, utilize best management practices, maintain durability for mitigation measures, monitor mitigation measures for compliance and effectiveness, and adaptively manage mitigation measures[.]" The new BLM policy can be viewed here.
The FWS's new policy, also issued on December 23, 2016, addresses strategies to offset development impacts to at-risk species and their habitats. The policy calls for, among other things, the use of mitigation mechanisms such as permittee-responsible mitigation, conservation banking, in-lieu fee programs, and habitat credit exchanges. The full policy and more information can be found here.
FWS Completes New CCAA Policies
In December 2016, the Obama administration issued its final rule and released its final implementation policy addressing the requirements for Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances (CCAAs). CCAAs are agreements between private landowners and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in which landowners agree to certain conservation measures for species listed as candidates for the endangered or threatened species list in exchange for assurances that if the species is ever listed, the landowner will not be liable for take so long as the landowner abides by the terms of the agreements.
The primary purpose of the new rule is to change the standard necessary to obtain a CCAA. The prior rule required the landowner to demonstrate that the proposed conservation measures, when combined with those benefits that would be achieved if the same measures were implemented on other necessary properties, would be sufficient to preclude the need to list the species. The prior language led some property owners to believe that they would have to prove that their efforts alone would be sufficient to preclude the need to list the species. While not the intent of the rule, the language was confusing. The new rule would require landowners demonstrate that the proposed conservation measures will result in a "net conservation benefit" to qualify for a CCAA. The standard is consistent with the Obama administration's push, reflected in Department of Interior mitigation policies, the sage-grouse land use amendments, and other policies, to require all projects on public land to demonstrate a "net conservation benefit" or "no net loss" goal.
The fate of the CCAA rule and policy remain in limbo after the Trump administration delayed their effective dates for 90 days. See 82 Fed. Reg. 8501 (Jan. 26, 2017); 82 Fed. Reg. 8540 (Jan. 26, 2017).
The final rule and policy change can be accessed here.
State News
Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) finalizes updates to the WAQSR
At the end of 2016, Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) finalized updates to the Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations (WAQSR), which became effective statewide on December 20, 2016. Updates were made to Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11. Many of the changes adopted by reference the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) as of July 1, 2016. Additional changes include revising the ozone standard per EPA regulations, clarifying greenhouse gas reporting and permitting requirements to reflect the United States Supreme Court's decision in UARG v. EPA, 134 S.Ct. 2427, and incorporating New Source Performance Standards OOOO, OOOOa, and TTTT. A memorandum from WDEQ regarding the adoption is available here. As noted, previous versions of the updated chapters should be replaced with the revised chapters, available here.
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The mid-term elections are upon us and the question keeps coming up: how will this affect the stock market? Granted, it comes up less during the mid-terms than the Presidential elections (see that answer here^^), but it's still very much in the investing community's consciousness. Let's look at some data.
Currently, we have a Republican president and a Republican-held Congress (both the Senate and the House of Representatives). This gives us what is called a United Government, as one party controls both the executive branch and the legislative branch. In theory, a united government makes it easier for the controlling party to pass its agenda, whereas a divided government may experience significant gridlock.
Since 1945 (through 2016), the stock market, as measured by the S&P 500, has an average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7% under Democratic presidents. Under Republican presidents, the CAGR has been 6.7%*. Interestingly, when considering Congress, a Democratic controlled legislature (both the House and the Senate) saw an S&P 500 CAGR of 7.4%. Conversely, when controlled by the Republicans, the CAGR was 13.4%*. Hmmmmm…. Seems a little inconclusive.
Here's a little bit more. Since 1979, according to Goldman Sachs, when there was a divided government, the S&P 500 saw annualized gains of 10.8%. Compare that to 16.4% annualized return during periods of a united government^. These returns are for all divided and united Governments, that is, they did not distinguish between Republican controlled or Democratic controlled.
Finally, what has happened during the mid-term elections? Since 1946, in the 18 midterms through 2014, the S&P 500 has had an average price return of 16.7% in the 12 months following the election.** This is above the average annual return for the market.
It's important to note that we are at a mid-term election where there is a good chance that the Democrats will re-take the House. This would move us from a united government to a divided one. A little bit of a "push me, pull you" for the market, according to history. And I guess that's the point. Just looking at the make-up of our Government cannot predict how the market will do.
So, why write about all this if it doesn't really matter? It's really about trying to dispel the myth that presidents or Congress can affect the economy and the stock market as much as they think. While they are important cogs in the machine, there are many more factors that influence this equation. Important issues such as the business cycle, interest rates, inflation, and corporate earnings (among many others) all contribute to determine market levels.
It also might give you some nerdy stock market material for all those upcoming holiday parties.
* https://tickertape.tdameritrade.com/investing/elections-political-party-spx-15747
^ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-democrats-retaking-congress-could-mean-for-stocks-2018-07-30
** http://www.therepublic.com/2018/10/18/us-off-the-charts-markets-and-midterms/
^^ https://blog.veritycu.com/presidential-elections-and-the-stock-market/
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