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We were stunned 10 days ago when, out of the blue, it seemed as if Deutsche Bank had finally figured it out: namely that constant central bank intervention is leading to increasingly more dire outcomes... such as a surge in DB CDS and its stock price plunging to record lows.
The bank which had been crushed over the past month, released a solemn appeal to the ECB and BOJ, in which it made it quite clear that any additional easing and continuous easy money will only hurt both DB and its peer banks.
In the report titled "The Risks From Further ECB and BOJ Easing" Deutsche Bank's Parag Thatte warned that with the Zero Lower Bound already breached in nearly a third of global markets, the benefits to risk assets from further easing no longer exist, and in fact it says that while central banks have hoped that such measures would "push investors out the risk spectrum" the "impact has been exactly the opposite."
Well, what a difference a week makes, because whoever wrote the first DB clearly got a tap on the shoulder.
Over the weekend, it was Deutsche Bank once again who reappeared with a narrative that, not all surprisingly, was the diametrical opposite of what DB said just one week earlier, when it made it very clear, that "sorry, it was only kidding", and that it is all up to the central banks after all. This is what Sebastian Raedler said, after he angrily took the podium over from last week's Parag Thatte.
Without policy intervention, there is more downside risk for equities: any ECB measure to support European banks (e.g., an LTRO to reduce bank funding stress) would likely trigger a market rally, but addresses only a symptom of the current credit stress, not the root cause. To avoid a further rise in US defaults, we will likely need to see a Fed relent, leading to a sustainable drop in the dollar, higher oil prices and reduced energy balance sheet stress. The problem is that there is little sign of the Fed wanting to give up (with the JOLTS survey strong and Yellen's remarks that easing elsewhere offsets Fed tightening). In the absence of strong policy intervention, more downside for European equities is likely: if credit spreads rise to 1,150bps to reflect our strategists' default scenario of 7.2%, this points to 10% downside for equities, while a full default cycle would mean around 20% downside. A US default cycle would increase the risk of a US recession, as the rising cost of debt capital reduces investment and hiring, while falling asset prices push up savings ratios, thereby lowering consumption growth. Our US economists have recently downgraded their 2016 growth forecast to 1.2%, significantly below consensus at 2.2%. During the past two default cycles, IT, autos and consumer durables have all seen their consensus EPS slashed by 80%+.
Oh no, a world without policy intervention, one where the global economy is finally allowed to determine what its true rate of growth is without 7 consecutive years of artificial liquidity "sweeteners." And as for the horror of stocks dropping another 20%... let's not even go there.
But wait, this is the same bank that just on February 6 said more easing brings major risks. It appears DB felt the need to footnote this statement, with an explanation that came also over the weekend, this time by way of equity strategist (Jim Bianco who still has a 2200 year end S&P target). It appears when DB says "easing" it only means "NIRP." Because if "easing" means "QE4", then by all means please do it.
Here is the nail in the coffin of whatever period of lucidity Deutsche Bank may have had, courtesy of David Bianco:
Escalating the currency war will bring mutually assured destruction, in our opinion. The WMD are negative interest rates. Central banks must stop the proliferation now. Negative rates don't stimulate beyond currency devaluation. They began with small CBs fighting flight-to-safety surges in their currency. But negative rates set by larger CBs produce no benefit in a soft global economy because they are countered. If Euro plunges, then others from GBP to RMB will too, and then if a strong dollar breaks the US economy the whole world will suffer. This spiral risk destabilizes FX markets and price setting in other markets and threatens saver and financial system health. Stick with QE!
So there you have it: Please no more easing, but only if easing means NIRP. As everyone has seen by now, more NIRP means a collapse in DB risk assets. But if "no more easing" means "even more QE", then go for it.
And just like that we are back to square minus one, where central banks are called upon to fix the mess that central banks made, while holding banks and their flip-flopping "analysts" (and year end bonus paychecks) hostage.


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Nearly 125 years ago, an unnamed hurricane caused "considerable damage" along the Atlantic coast, according to the National Weather Service.
A sudden and damaging "tidal wave" hit the Jersey Shore on Sept. 10, 1889 as the hurricane remained nearly stationary offshore, according to the weather service Mount Holly Office.
Also that day, a 100 mph wind gust from the northeast was measured in Atlantic City, according to the weather service.
Around Sept. 9, 1889, the hurricane moved northwest toward New Jersey, coming within 150 miles of Atlantic City before becoming nearly stationary for four days, according to the weather service. A "tidal wave" appeared on Sept. 8.
"The storm, one of the greatest to affect the shore and ocean," headed southwest toward Norfolk, VA, and dissipated, according to the weather service.
"Considerable hurricane damage occurred along the Atlantic coast, as well as shipwrecks with loss of life," according to the weather service.
Twenty-nine ships sank in Delaware Bay, killing at least 31 sailors, according to the weather service. Overall, 40 people died as a result of the hurricane.
Here are images of the hurricane's track, along with a NASA image of Tropical Storm Humberto and Gabrielle's remnants today:


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How to Rent a House in the Northern Rivers
If you're looking to move to (or within) Lismore, Kyogle, or anywhere in the Northern RIvers, and you need to rent a property, here's a handy guide that will answer some common questions we receive.
How do I see what properties you have?
All of our rental properties are advertised online – either through our PRD Northern Rivers website or your favourite real estate portal such as Realestate.com.au or Domain.com.au
We also have rental property lists available from our offices in 72 Molesworth Street, Lismore, or 81 Summerland Way, Kyogle.
We advertise our properties as soon as we know they will become available. However, if you're looking for something special, you can always let us know your details and we can advise you of any new properties that suit your requirements as soon as they become available.
How do I get to have a look at a place?
To view any of our rental properties, please click the link to 'Inspect this property' or 'Book an inspection time'. If no inspection times are available, that is because we may have to arrange a time with the vacating tenant.
If you aren't online, you can call us up or visit our office and we can also book an inspection for you.
You must view the property prior to completing your application, or if you are unable to do so due to distance, you can get someone to look at the property on your behalf. This is to ensure that you are happy with the property, as a 'sight unseen' rental can be a nightmare for all parties involved!
Will I be looking at the house at the same time as other people?
Often, yes, as often have many tenants who are interested in the property as soon as it is advertised, and it is least disruptive to the tenant who is moving out of the property if we can show as many people at once.
Note that most properties get taken from the first inspection, so please don't be put off by the fact that there may be other people looking and applying at the same time!
How do I apply for the property?
All of our applications are done online, so it's a very easy process! When looking at the property's listing online, click the link to 'Apply for this property'. It will take you through to a service called 1form, which securely stores your information so that you can apply for multiple properties without having to fill out all your information each time. Too easy!
For the application process, you'll need all your contact information, previous rental information, identification (100 points), income information, and references. If you are unable to upload your ID, you can provide this to us in person at the office.
What do I do if I don't have any references?
Some prospective tenants may not have a rental history, either because they're young and just moving out on their own for the first time, or because they've always lived in a home they've owned. Some people also have only shared housing or rented privately.
If you don't have a rental history with a real estate, you can also use employers, co-workers, family friends, sales agents (if you previously owned), or private landlords – basically we just need people who are willing to vouch for your character, how you live, and your ability to pay rent.
How do I know if my application is accepted?
Our online system will keep applicants up to date with the selection process. You may get a text message to say your application hasn't been successful, or a call to say that you have been approved for the house.
Why wasn't my application accepted?
Our job as property managers is to find the right match for each property. Some owners specify no pets or smokers, or some owners are very strict about only wanting working tenants with solid rental history. Some properties we feel are not appropriate for families with young children (due to potential safety issues).
As part of anti-discrimination laws, we would never discriminate based on gender, race, disability, age, etc., though we do make our decisions in the best interests of both the owner and the tenants.
Each application is evaluated on its own merits and suitability for the property. The most common reason applications aren't accepted is simply because another applicant was deemed more suitable for the property; however, a bad rental history (such as poor references or a history of non-payment) can make it much harder to secure a new rental property, and some owners may prefer to leave the house vacant while waiting for more applications.
But if your application isn't accepted for one property, it may be perfect fine for another, so don't lose heart!
I've been accepted – what next?
First thing you'll need to do to lock in the rental property is pay a (non-refundable) holding deposit of one weeks' rent. This means we will stop advertising the property immediately. We will need to receive 4 weeks' bond and 2 weeks' rent in advance prior to you collecting the keys; make an appointment with us to set a time and date to sign your lease. We do not accept bond transfers, and we cannot make an exception to the amount of money required prior to collecting the keys, so you will need to ensure your finances are all in line.
When you come to our office for your lease signing, we'll talk you through all of the paperwork and answer any questions you may have. But once that's all done, you can move in and enjoy your new home!


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Our Extended Care program offers before and after school coverage for students of all ages. Students can read, play games, create art and crafts, study and get help with homework at the HOMEWORK CLUB. Light snacks available. Supervised by experienced director and staff.
Extended Care Hours:
- 7:00 a.m. to 7:55 a.m.
- 2:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Drop-ins are welcome.
Extended Care Questions?
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Over the summer, a new system to manage reading lists has been implemented, called Reading Lists @ La Trobe.
Your reading lists can now be found either via the Library home page (see link under Search box) - enter your subject code on Reading Lists @ La Trobe – or via the Library 'block' for your subject in the Learning Management System (LMS).
If you find that your reading list is not yet available in this new system, please contact your lecturer.


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I learnt how to make rotis, Indian curries: Andrew Symonds
Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who has come out of the "Bigg Boss" house, says he had a satisfying stay in the house and learnt how to make rotis and Indian curries during his 11-day stay
Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who has come out of the "Bigg Boss" house, says he had a satisfying stay in the house and learnt how to make rotis and Indian curries during his 11-day stay. "Stay was very good and sort of satisfying. I made a couple of new friends in Siddharth Bharadwaj, Mahek Chahal and Shonali Nagrani.
I learnt plenty of things like Indian style cooking, curries and spices. I learnt how to make rotis. Had a great experience living with Indian people and learnt how sensitive and passionate they are," he said. "I have learnt how important is your family, friends and simple things in life that we take for granted. It has made me appreciate what I have got," he added.
Talking about Pooja Missra, who re-entered the house as Symonds' interpreter after her eviction earlier, Symonds said she didn't use her second stint in the right way. "She had the opportunity to go back inside the house and rectify an awkward situation, but the way she chose to go about it was not sensible.
I didn't want to cause any damage, but it is time for the truth. This woman got to realise and understand that you can't continue to do this (argumetns and fights)," Symonds told IANS over phone from Mumbai.
He admits language was a problem, but body language helped him to understand people.
"It was difficult as I didn't know the language, but I could understand the body language. But when conversation used to go on, it was difficult to understand. The fights looked ugly. But you couldn't really control the disagreements," he said.
Why did your chose to enter 'Bigg Boss'?
"I enjoy coming to India. I have a lot of good friends and I had lot of good times here in India. It was a more obvious place for me to do something like this because I have a connection with the country. It was a great experience and useful also. I would be coming back to India again for more cricket," he said adding that he flying home to spend "Christmas with my family".
The Colors show started off with 13 female contestants and Shakti Kapoor as the only male inmate. However, Amar Upadhyay, Siddharth Bhardwaj and Akashdeep Saigal entered the reality show hosted by Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt.
And other celebs like Mahesh Bhatt, Swami Agnivesh and Symonds keep making brief appearances in the reality show.
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Video of Baby Laughing When Dog Eats Bubbles
Outtakes: Baby Cracks Up When Dog Chases Bubbles
In show business, they tell actors to steer clear of kids and pets because they steal the show. Well, that's certainly the case here! The only thing that could make a baby giggling nonstop any cuter is an adorable dog trying to eat soap bubbles. This video is all kinds of adorable!


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Car tweeters are designed to produce higher pitched sound waves, and are often used modularly within your vehicle. Tweeters supplement woofers because woofers produce the lower and mid-range notes while tweeters cover the higher range. Tweeters must be used in conjunction with woofers. Tweeters are made with a variety of materials such as, Mylar, Titanium, Aluminum, Silk, and other hard and soft materials. Solid diaphragm tweeters provide a more cymbalic sound while softer materials such as silk provide smoother well rounded notes.
Car tweeters are designed for the higher ranges in music, such as for classical sounds involving the violin and piccolo or for the screaming beats of hair metal. The tweeters are designed to most accurately reproduce the highest ranges, including the inaudible sounds that can still add a subconscious element to the sound being reproduced.
Tweeter Audio Ranges
The use of car tweeters is when your choice of music or other audio is specifically going to include clear, sharp high notes. As a general rule, anything above the 3,000 Hz range of sound is going to be filtered to the tweeters in your vehicle. Since the human ear can hear up to 20,000 Hz or 20 kHz, some car tweeters cut off around that range. However, in some cases having notes above 20,000 can be useful for adding a subconscious element of "feeling" the highest range of sound. This generally feeds from your individual preferences.
Types of tweeter diaphragms
Car tweeters come in a variety of sizes, with varying levels of sound quality. The most basic are cone tweeters, which is essentially a paper cone. Next are semi-dome, followed by dome tweeters. Some would argue that inverted-dome focal car tweeters allow better sound radiating and efficiency along with the better control that cones generally provide.
Material Choices
The materials of your tweeters can range between simple paper, synthetic films like mylar or PET, textiles like silk, and metals like aluminum. Paper is generally the worst due to its cheap construction, while synthetic films are great against humidity and are easy to drive in low-power situations, they tend to be less accurate. Often, silk is used if humidity is not a major issue due to its smoother refined sound quality. Metals domes are used when you desire extra crisp and metallic type upper notes but use more power which requires an amplifier.
Cooling and Directing
Often your car tweeters can use wave guides to direct the sound radiation pattern of your system. This can keep the high notes broadcasting evenly and image your stereo sound more effectively to where you are sitting. Higher end tweeters utilize heat dissipation systems such as ferro-fluid cooling within your tweeter's voice coil. The use of both of these can result in a higher quality of sound reproduction and more longevity.
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Get in touch!
We're based in Sydney Australia, but we deal with clients form all over the world.
Although we love to meet our clients in person with the power of video chat, email, phone we can manage your project no matter where you are.
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Exhibitions of collection material and antiques "Garadzensky Scarabei"
The organizer of the fair is the folk club of collectors "Scarabei" of the State Institution «Grodno City Cultural Center». The fair features ethnic utensils, antique ornaments, works of art, items from numismatic (coins), faleristic (badges, medals), philatelic (postage stamps, postcards, envelopes) and many other collections.
Contact phone:
+ 375 152 72 06 94 (Department of Culture of the City Executive Committee, Lenin Square, 2/1),
+ 375 29 58 59 650, +375 29 394 49 98, + 375 152 72 02 26(the head of folk club of collectors "Scarabei" of State Institution "Grodno City Cultural Center" Victor Ivanovich Kakareko)
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Creating content around sewing comes in many forms these days, it can be everything from a short post in a Facebook sewing group or a pic on Instagram to long form blog tutorials, a vlog or even a podcast. But finding ideas to share is not always easy, especially for those of us who don't sew tons of garments each month. So I decided to a video about sewing content creation on different platforms and give loads of concrete actionable content ideas. Plus I share what type of content I want to see more of in the sewing community.
In my video about sewing content creation I talk about how to:
- Improve your sewing content
- Sewing content creation on different platforms, such as Instagram, blogs, YouTube and Facebook
- Concrete actionable content ideas for sewing
- How you can get six or more content posts from just one garment
- What sort of content I want to see more of in the sewing community
- How to plan your sewing content using an editorial calendar or just the notes app on your cellphone
- The game of comparison in the sewing world
- How to make content for several weeks in one day and the value of batch production
- The importance of pacing yourself and avoiding a content creation burn-out (been there, done that!)
What I don't address in the video, but I also want to mention is the fact that I took a long, unplanned break, from sewing content creation when I broke my wrist back in 2012. And while consistency is incredibly important if momentum and growth is what you are looking for, taking a break can be a great thing to reassess your work and get some new mojo. So I have no regrets about taking that break, even though it was not planned.
And if you want to hear even more on this subject, check out Maker Style who has done a whole podcast-series on this called Blogger Blueprint. Also for budding sewing YouTubers, watch Sewing Reports video on the realities of being a sewing YouTuber (I co-sign everything).
I would love to hear your thoughts on this. What content do you want to see more of? Or perhaps less? And do you have any struggles when it comes to content creation?


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15-Time Microsoft Global Alliance SI Partner of the Year
For the 15th time, Microsoft has named Accenture/Avanade as its Global Alliance SI Partner of the Year. Plus seven other 2020 Partner of the Year awards.
Microsoft and Accenture collaborate to help entrepreneurs amplify social impact
Companies aim to benefit a million people by democratizing access to impactful technology.


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Marvel's Inhumans Review
Inhumans is the latest addition to Marvel's ever-growing cinematic universe, and this new TV series lives up to Marvel standards. The show doesn't air until this fall on ABC, but fans can currently see the first chapter in the saga in IMAX theaters now.
The story centers around a group of people living on the moon. This aren't ordinary people; they are superpowered and have created a society that has stayed secret for years. You have the royal family led by Black Bolt (Anson Mount) and Medusa (Serinda Swan) ruling the hidden city of Attilan when something happens that forces them to run to Earth. It almost sounds like the MCU's version of Game of Thrones, but it delivers that type with its superhero monarchy. The costumes and makeup are pretty good, though they could have done a better job with Medusa's wig. The dialogue was ok, not as sharp as most of the MCU, but this is only the beginning so I'm sure it will get better once the series airs.
The show has been getting some buzz, especially when Inhumas attended this year's Comic Con. Marvel and ABC are going big by cutting the first two episodes together as a feature film; those episodes will air on TV as part of a two-hour series premiere. There could very well be some minor changes between this theatrical release and the TV version, but they should hopefully be minimal.
Launching Inhumans as an IMAX movie is a good way to get fans excited for the series. Although the story didn't have the scope, scale, or polish that such a bold format requires, it still managed to make the viewing experience enjoyable.
Ken Leung's Karnack gives the show its laughs by saying what's always on his mind, but his powers are a bit confusing, so hopefully they get more detailed in the series. Iwan Rheon's character Maximus is like Loki: the jealous, scheming brother of King Black Bolt, but his character's motives are pretty obvious the moment he was introduced. Rheon does deliver a fantastically insidious performance, and I can't wait to see more. Serinda Swan might be recognized for her role on the current season of the HBO, Dwayne Johnson show Ballers, and she's great as Queen Medusa.
All in all, Inhumans is a great addition to the MCU. Be sure to watch the series when it premieres on September 29th on ABC.
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Blueprint Digital Transformation of Health and Care for the Ageing Society
In December 2015 at the 4th Conference of Partners of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing (EIP on AHA), European Commissioner Günther Oettinger (Digital Economy and Society) outlined how digital innovation, enabled by a functioning Digital Single Market, can help transform demographic change into an opportunity for Europe's econo
II Forum for eHealth Projects Entrepreneurs will have place in Madrid next 23 June 2016
The benefits of eHealth are increasingly tangible. The incorporation and adoption of the concept of Digital Health by health professionals and patients is constantly increasing.
Telehealth in Practice, access 2016 United4Health Reports in first hand!
Access the two recently lauched reports and recommendations by the United4Health project.
VITLAB as an european good practice by AFEINNOVNET reports!
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Mobile health solutions appear as a solid basis for patients' empowerment, allowing them to manage their health more actively without leaving their own home environment.


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Choose your room
This quietly located, 3-star hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Munich Central Station and the University Hospital. Its modern rooms feature free WiFi. Most of the rooms at the privately run Brunnenhof City Center Hotel face the inner courtyard with fountain. Every room includes an orthopedic mattress, satellite TV, and a work desk. A daily breakfast is provided at Brunnenhof, featuring homemade jams and a homemade salmon dip. On request, breakfast can be prepared from 03:00. The Brunnenhof's small lobby bar serves hot and cold drinks. The Brunnenhof City Center is a 10-minute walk from the Stachus square and Theresienwiese Oktoberfest site. There is a limited amount of parking spaces available in the courtyard (reservation necessary) and also in a nearby parking garage for a discounted fee.


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To Thomas Jefferson from Schweighauser & Dobrée, 15 August 1788
From Schweighauser & Dobrée
Nantes 15 August 1788
We recieved in course Your Excellency's kind letter of the 20th. Ulto. We knew nothing of the resolve of Congress of the 16th. October 1786. Whatever has been done in America respecting the Alliance since our first application has been witheld from us, and we have never had any answer to our repeated representations. We have shown the resolve and Your Excellency's letter to Mr. Minyer and represented to him that we had little hopes of ever seeing this affair settled unless we adopt the mode you propose. All we have said has been useless and he persists in his opinion.Vexed to be the only real sufferers in this affair we have applied to an eminent counsellor to be advised by him, but the unhappy disturbances of the province have forced all the lawyers to a resolve not to act till they were arranged, and he has declined giving us his opinion. Thus circumstanced we trust that Your Excellency will find some means of rendering us justice and entirely confide on your equity.
As Congress directs that the arms shall be applied to the payment of this affair, we would think it advisable to sell them by public auction before a Notary public in whose hands the amount can be deposited, as the warehouse rent grows heavy and in the neglected state in which they lay become every day of less value. We have the honor to be &.,
(Signed) Schweighauser & Dobrée
Tr (Arch. Aff. Etr., Paris, Corr. Pol., Angleterre, Vol. 566); in Short's hand.
Schweighauser & Dobrée were not accurate in saying that what had been done in America had been witheld from us: TJ informed them on 12 Feb. 1787 that he had received orders from Congress to settle the accounts, and Schweighauser & Dobrée had themselves actually transmitted a copy of those orders to him.


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Set in a not-so-very-distant future, Waterworld tells the tale of "The Mariner", a lone sailor on an Earth almost entirely consumed by floods, who has physically adapted to this new environment - but whose life is endangered by roving bands of pirates known as "smokers". But can The Mariner ever reach the fabled "Dry Land"? Waterworld was not a success at box offices when it first came out, but now stands as a powerful and entertaining action movie with a smart eco-conscious twist.
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It's not that long until Christmas now. I've already been looking around for some great gifts for my boyfriend and family. This year seems pretty good for buying gifts already. I'm definitely looking forward to the big day. As usual I'm hoping for a snowy day filled with lots of fun and food. In the meantime, I get to enjoy shopping even more than usual because I'm buying gifts for my loved ones.
This year, it seems wearable tech is definitely in. These good-looking gadgets range from just £20 all the way up to £300 for a basic Apple Watch. The best thing is they track your activity, so they are the perfect gift for someone trying to get healthy. Some of them can link to your smart phone so you can make and receive calls on your watch. The technology is new still so you could make someone an early adopter this Christmas.
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Of course, there are plenty of other gadgets and gizmos to buy your other half. Mine is always playing with his smart phone, and is always on some sort of game or app, so maybe a gift card would be handy for those people similar in your life.
For all those relatives you don't get to see that often, it can be tricky to find the right gift. I love sending out hampers because I love food. You can choose quality foods and wines to pop in a hamper. Then it all arrives in this fabulous hamper basket, making a really good-looking gift. You can dip into the goodies all through the holiday period. Yummy.
I have to admit that I like to be prepared when it comes to Christmas. I prefer to know what I'm going to buy before I head out to the stores. But I also have to admit I prefer buying online and having gifts delivered direct to those people I'm not going to see this year. I might survive the crush in the stores on Christmas Eve, but the Post Office is a big no for me! Happy shopping.
Thanks for reading.
Laura x


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Humanism: an outlook or system of thought concerned with human rather than divine or supernatural matters.
Atheism and humanism are different. Atheism (a-theism) is from the Greek, meaning "without god". Saying that someone is an atheist tells you nothing more than that someone isn't a believer. It tells you nothing about their values or behaviour.
For humanists, religion is an irrelevance. Throughout recorded history, there have always been people who've considered the human predicament without reference to supernaturalism, basing their decisions, actions and opinions on reason and experience. Humanism isn't equivalent to religion—a "lifestyle" for non-believers—and you don't become a humanist by paying a subscription or simply saying that you are one. That's too easy. How you think and behave is what matters. Humanists are curious, always ready to learn and to change their minds. They ask a lot of questions, including, "What would the world be like if everyone did as I do?"
There is no humanist creed, no set of beliefs to which every humanist has to subscribe. Humanism is not a dogma or a sect...as human beings we can find from our own resources the shared moral values which we need in order to live together, and the means to create meaningful and fulfilling lives for ourselves.


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Ken Baker is currently serving as a member of Gensler's Board of Directors and the Gensler Management Committee. As a Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler's Southeast Region and past Co-Managing Principal of Gensler's UK, EMEA and Gulf Regions, Ken is considered a global expert on workplace design and planning, particularly for law firms.
He has designed tens of millions of square feet of corporate headquarters and offices for law firms and financial institutions and is one of Gensler's major Global Account holders, managing relationships with clients such as Sidley Austin LLP, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, JP Morgan Chase, and Barclays Capital worldwide. Ken is also a leader in Gensler's furniture and product development practice and frequently speaks about the power of design at industry events around the world.
A fellow of the College of Law Practice Management and a member of the Board of Trustees for the National Building Museum, Ken is passionate about producing design solutions that optimize trends that align with clients core objectives. Ken's focus on maintaining strong client relationships is a core tenant of his leadership philosophy and design strategy and is a natural outgrowth of his people oriented personality.
I was recently emailing back and forth with a listener about building a recruitment marketing strategy for their business. How companies can make people want to come work for them is actually one of the things I've been talking to people about the most lately, so I wanted to make sure to have an episode of Absolute Advantage with a guest whose business is excelling in this area.
The architectural design firm Gensler is an excellent example of this, and I was so thrilled to have Ken Baker, Co-Regional Managing Principal of Gensler's Southeast Region, join me to talk about making an impact in everything you do.
One of the areas in which Gensler makes an impact is their excellent process for growing and developing their team, no matter what position someone might have inside their organization. That internal mentorship program is absolutely top notch.
This really stood out to me because of the impact actually making that effort and investing in their team has on their recruitment and retention efforts. When every person inside your company continues to get better and better, that becomes really attractive for people job searching. Top talent loves attracts top talent, and that's absolutely the case for Gensler.
Not only that, but the growth is really important to the millennial generation. They often get a bad rap, but growth is so important to them. When you give them the opportunity to grow, develop, and gain purpose, they want to stick around. We all know how expensive it is to turn people over, so you have to do what you can to keep your good employees around. The best way to do that is through this growth program that Gensler has implemented so well.
This is just one of the many ways that Ken talks about around this idea of how you can make an impact that is spread all over this episode. I highly recommend that you listen in to the full episode because when you apply Ken's strategies to your business, you will be applying the secrets that have made Gensler one of the most successful companies in the planet.
Thank you for listening today! I appreciate your time so very much.


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The ethics committees of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM) and American Thoracic Society (ATS) have published a joint policy statement on shared decision making, which outlines the range of ethically acceptable decision-making models that are appropriate when discussing overall goals of care as well as specific treatment options that may be affected by patient values and preferences (Kon et al. 2016). The preferences of patients and/or their surrogate decision-makers should be paramount. Although a minority of patients and/or surrogates prefer to cede decision making to the clinicians, intensivists should not inadvertently assume more authority, due to their position of power in the ICU, than patients or surrogates wish. The joint statement provides advice on communication skills and communication tasks as well as sample language to use.
ACCM/ ATS Recommendations on Shared Decision Making
- Definition: Shared decision making is a collaborative process that allows patients, or their surrogates, and clinicians to make healthcare decisions together, taking into account the best scientific evidence available, as well as the patient's values, goals, and preferences.
- Clinicians should engage in a shared decision making process to define overall goals of care (including decisions regarding limiting or withdrawing life-prolonging interventions) and when making major treatment decisions that may be affected by personal values, goals, and preferences.
- Clinicians should use as their "default" approach a shared decision making process that includes three main elements: information exchange, deliberation, and making a treatment decision.
- A wide range of decision-making approaches are ethically supportable, including patient- or surrogate-directed and clinician-directed models. Clinicians should tailor the decision-making process based on the preferences of the patient or surrogate.
- Clinicians should be trained in communication skills.
- Research is needed to evaluate decision-making strategies.
Communication Skills For Shared Decision Making
- Establish a partnership with the surrogate, for example via formal family meetings, inclusion in daily rounds.
- Provide emotional support.
- Assess surrogates' understanding of the situation. Rather than open the discussion, they suggest asking what the family knows about the patient's situation.
- Explain the medical situation and prognosis. - use simple language and provide information in chunks and check it is understood.
- Highlight that there is a choice.
- When necessary, explain surrogate decision making.
- Assess patient's/surrogate's role preference.
- Explain treatment options.
- Elicit patient's values, goals, and preferences.
- Deliberate with patients and surrogates.
- Make a decision.
Communication Aids
A study in press in the Journal of Critical Care, by Natalie Ernecoff, MPH, from the Clinical Research, Investigation, and Systems Modeling of Acute Illness (CRISMA) Center, Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA, and co-authors, evaluates a proposed tablet-based communication aid to assist communication and decision-making. Stakeholders were recruited from the medical ICU at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and interviewed about their perceptions of the acceptability, usefulness, and design suggestions for a tablet-based tool. The concept of the tool is to prepare the family to talk with clinicians, give clinicians family and patient information prior to the family meeting, promote a personalised relationship between the clinician and the family as well as provide generalised decision support to surrogates.
For surrogates the tool would include a module to educate about ICU orientation, an explanation of the principles of surrogate decision making providing a question prompt list, an exercise to clarify values, information about treatment pathways, eliciting surrogates prognostic information, and psychosocial support resources.
The vast majority of stakeholders thought the proposed tool and modules would be useful. They identified potential benefits, including helping families to prepare for the surrogate role, and having a framework to think about the patient's values and treatment options. The stakeholders made design suggestions including conceptualising the tool as a communication supplement rather than replacement, making the tool flexible in use, incorporating interactive exercises, use of video to make it easier to absorb information and taking into account needs of people with low computer literacy.
Bundling Consent?
John Hansen-Flaschen, MD, Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Division, Department of Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, recalls his experiences of ICU in a recent article in JAMA: "I have never been so confined, constrained, and dependent on others…most instructive to me in retrospect is the degree to which I tried to hide the slowness and narrowness of my information processing and reasoning."
Hansen-Flaschen recalls agreeing to verbal requests and signing consent forms without reading or thinking about them because he wanted to appear 'normal'. He asserts that his reaction to the stressful situation was to appear that he was retaining control, but he did not want to have to think hard and trust his own judgement in making decisions regarding the details of his medical care.
He concludes by recommending bundling consent for the acute phase of intensive rescue. He writes:
"Concentrate on determining the patient's overall goals of care and on earning and preserving trust. By default, do not ask, but rather tell patients or family members what is to be done next, then allow time for a considered response. If local convention dictates written consent for procedures that are ordinary components of acute rescue care, present the consent form as a vehicle for information exchange."
He concludes that "the foundation of respect for patient autonomy lies not in multiple permissions and consents, but rather in mutual understanding and trust."
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Jelena J. Bin Drai, Managing Director
As a Managing Director of several different businesses within the Bin Drai Capital family of companies, Jelena J. Bin Drai brought her business expertise, holistic approach and the idea of world-class healthcare to the very core of Al Das Medical Clinic mission and vision. Dedicated to providing premium health services to Palm Jumeirah, she gathered a team of business and medical professionals who are helping her deliver clinic's brand promise every day in the week.
Dr. Matthias Roux, Medical Director
Dr. Matthias Roux is a highly regarded and experienced German board-certified consultant dermatologist from Berlin, Germany. Having been a co-founder and board member of various international medical institutions and societies of global importance, he brought both his medical and management expertise to Al Das Medical Clinic, becoming its Consultant Dermatologist and Medical Director.


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Cheltenham Festival Turf Installation 2017
The Festival is regarded as one of the most significant jump meetings in the racing calendar. For the last 4 years we have ensured the winners enclosure looks its absolute best for the 4 day event. The existing turf is stripped, soil cultivated, levelled and prepped and we install 35mm thick cut Tillers Turf Arena big roll. This year we also renovated an additional area near the recently opened Princess Royal Stand.


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DALMATINO is an exceptional 141ft (43m) motor sailer and one of the new generation of traditional Croatian sailing yachts designed and built to surpass expectations. She is available for charter along the Croatian coastline and islands between Sibenik and Dubrovnik from July 25 through to August 8 for either a week or a 2-week charter.
DALMATINO was launched for the 2019 charter season and has captivated her guests with her impeccable blend of modern luxury and traditional characteristics which combined, form a brilliant charter vessel in every aspect.
With her striking navy-blue hull, DALMATINO boasts large deck space and interior volume for up to 12 guests in sumptuous accommodation, configured as one master cabin, one VIP cabin, two double cabins with double beds and two double cabins with twin beds that are convertible into double beds.
The spacious aft deck has a cushioned sunpad section, and dual staircases to the swim platform for access to DALMATINO'S impressive array of watertoys. Then there's a beautiful dining table undercover for alfresco meals and socialising.
Upstairs, set out elegantly under the impressive sails, the flybridge has sunpads, seating, a shaded section and large jacuzzi for cooling off during long, sundrenched days on your charter vacation.
The foredeck too has sunpads for enjoying the views and soaking up some Mediterranean sunshine, while the main saloon has a separate lounge and dining section, with an elegant bar, TV/AV and plenty of room to spread out and relax with massive windows for full appreciation of the fascinating coastline beyond.
DALMATINO is available for luxury charter embarking in scenic Sibenik on July 25 coming through Split on August 1 and disembarking in Dubrovnik on August 8. You have the choice of doing both of these weeks or just one. These are two amazing, and still flexible, itineraries where you will visit many attractive islands, charming seaside villages and magnificent medieval towns, including Hvar and Korcula, and of course both Dubrovnik and Split, the two stone jewels on this beautiful coastline.
Dubrovnik is magnificent. It is is one of the most important historical and tourist centres of Croatia. This magnificent walled city is justifiably known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic", having succeeded in preserving its stunning Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains.
With the sparkling Adriatic Sea on the doorstep it is easy to understand why Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And despite being badly damaged in the 1990s by the armed conflict that caused the break-up of Yugoslavia the city has benefited from a major restoration programme co-ordinated by UNESCO and is once again one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea.
Split is the cultural and economic centre of Central Dalmatia with a warm Mediterranean temper. The city faces the seafront, the 'Riva' boulevard that comes alive every evening. You can't help but feel the sense of family as young and old, well-dressed, stroll, interact and play together.It is a regular 'catwalk', where one goes to see … and be seen!
Split is steeped in history. It's fortress-like complex at its centre, Diocletian's Palace, was erected by the Roman emperor in the 4th century together with the Cathedral of St. Domnius which is today the heart and soul of the city. Once home to thousands, its sprawling remains include more than 200 buildings. Within its white stone walls and under its courtyards and galleries are shops, bars, cafes, cathedrals, hotels and several houses. And there is a wonderful choice of very good restaurants.
Ask us for a quote and a personalised itinerary for DALMATINO today.
Disclaimer: The information about luxury yachts displayed on this page is merely informational and these yachts are not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor are they represented or marketed in anyway by Luxury Charter Group. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and information is displayed in good faith but Luxury Charter Group does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.
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Ancortek Software-Define Radar kits and embedded units offer customers the abilities to integrate various software-defined systems for range (distance) and velocity (Doppler frequency) measuring and tracking, sensing of movements and micro motions, as well as microwave imaging.
The advantages of the system include:
- Highly integrated with low power consumption, compact size, and light weight
- Operations in all weather and bad lighting conditions;
- Non-contact sensing
- Ground and wall penetrating capabilities
- Coherent sensing of multi-parameters (detection, distance, speed, angle)
- Generating multiple types of waveforms and performing functions of signal processing
- System firmware is changeable based on the scenario and environment (switching between different operation modes by selection of both transmitted waveforms and received signal processing function)
Software-defined systems, such as software-defined radio, communication systems, and radar systems, utilize software protocols to substitute hardware components, minimize the use of dedicated hardware, and implement/manage the transmitting and receiving functionality.
The software-defined architecture offers a great deal on system compactness and flexibility. Without modifying hardware, the software-defined system can be adopted in different scenarios and, thus, suitable for multipurpose applications. It can change its operating modes, waveforms, bandwidths, as well as processing functions.
Our software-defined system provides a reusable platform utilizing an RF-module and FPGA processor module architecture to improve system performance and reduce the size of hardware system.
Software-defined system relies on software processor. Thus, the computing power is the core of the system. The FPGA and/or DSP must be used in the system and the interfaces between the digital processor module and analog signal module become critical.
Benefits of systems built with Ancortek SDR-RF Modules and SDR Processor Modules include:
- Tunable RF front-end
- Expandable waveform bandwidth
- Real-time processing with FPGA/DSP
- Potential for information driven to control the selection of the operating mode
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Alexander the great expert David Grant said he has 'unearthed' the king's last testament
A British expert claims to have "unearthed" the Macedonian king's dying wishes in an ancient text that has been "hiding in plain sight" for centuries.
The long-dismissed last will and testament divulges Alexander's plans for the future of the Graeco-Persian empire he ruled, and his succession in which, it is claimed, he named his son as heir to his throne.
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It also reveals his burial wishes and discloses the beneficiaries to his vast fortune and power.
Evidence for the 'lost' will can be 'found' in an ancient manuscript known as the Greek Alexander Romance, a book of fables that grew up around Alexander's exploits.
Likely compiled sometime in the century after Alexander's death, it nevertheless contains invaluable historical fragments about Alexander's campaigns in the Persian Empire.
Mr Grant undertook a 10-year research project into the ancient manuscript known as the Greek Alexand
Historians have long believed that the last chapter of the Romance housed a political pamphlet that contained Alexander's will, but until now have dismissed it as a work of early fiction.
It was one of the most influential military and political mandates in the ancient world
David Grant, Alexander the Great expert
But a 10-year research project undertaken by London-based Alexander expert David Grant suggests otherwise.
The comprehensive study concludes that the will was based upon the genuine article, if skewed for political effect.
Buried by Alexander's generals who knew the truth, it has vexed historians for 2,000 years.
The revelation is detailed in Mr Grant's new book, In Search of the Lost Testament of Alexander the Great, which hits the shelves this week.
If Mr Grant is correct, it overturns 2,000 years of academic study on the issue.
He said: "The propaganda and political slant of the pamphlet cast serious doubts on the authenticity of the will, which at some point was absorbed by a developing book of fables we know today as Greek Alexander Romance.
"Once it entered the Romance, its fate was relegated from truth to fairy tale.
"Yet my research brings me to the overwhelming conclusion that, though adulterated, this is based on an original last testament of Alexander the Great, and it was one of the most influential military and political mandates in the ancient world."
The Macedonian king's final will divulges his plans for the future
Alexander the Great is arguably one of history's most successful military commanders.
Undefeated in battle, he had carved out a vast empire stretching from Macedonia and Greece in Europe, to Persia, Egypt and even parts of northern India by the time of his death aged 32.
Only five barely intact accounts of his death at Babylon in 323 BCE survive to the present day. None are from eyewitnesses and all conflict to varying degrees.
According to one account from the Roman era, Alexander died leaving his kingdom 'to the strongest' or 'most worthy' of his generals.
In another version, he died speechless after being comatose for some days, without making any plans for succession. Based on these testimonies, historians have ignored the will.
But Mr Grant, a classics graduate, considered the hypothesis to be "highly suspect" given Alexander's attention to detail and the power-hungry nature of his generals.
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His research has spanned ten years and tens of thousands of hours considering "every conceivable avenue of investigation" in order to put the record straight once and for all.
The study, the most comprehensive of its kind undertaken on Alexander's succession, challenges the very fabric of what Mr Grant terms the 'standard model' historians have come to accept of the age of Alexander.
The clues sit in the Greek Alexander Romance, a priceless blend of fact and fable that absorbed a political pamphlet containing Alexander's posthumous wishes.
This was penned after Alexander's death and is believed to have been circulated for propaganda purposes.
The pamphlet claiming to contain Alexander's last will and testament has long been dismissed by Mr Grant's peers due to its clear political nature and its eventual home in the Romance.
But Mr Grant, a freelance academic and expert on Alexander, disagrees.
MMr Grant's book In Search of the Lost Testament of Alexander the Great comes out this week
He believes that Alexander's original will was supressed by his most powerful generals, because it named his then unborn half-Asiatic son, Alexander IV, and elder son Heracles, as his successors.
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It was in the decades following Alexander's death that Mr Grant now believes the original will was secretly rewritten and distributed in leaflet form by one of the competing generals to 'prove' the legitimacy of his own inheritance, as well as to damn the generals opposing him.
So, as well as naming Alexander's chosen successors, the leaflet contains detail of a conspiracy among his generals to poison Alexander.
Instead of being satisfied with the regions of the empire Alexander allotted to each of them to govern on behalf of his sons, they fought bitterly to control the whole empire.
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(February 28 BBC News Europe) Ukraine's acting President Oleksander Turchynov has accused Russia of deploying troops to Crimea and trying to provoke Kiev into "armed conflict". In a TV address, he said Moscow wanted the new interim government to react to provocations so it could annex Crimea. Russia's UN ambassador said any troop movements in Crimea were within an existing arrangement with Ukraine. US President Barack Obama warned of the "costs" of any Russian intervention in the Ukraine. President Obama: "Any violation of Ukraine sovereignty would be deeply destabilising". In a statement from the White House he said: "Any violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity would be deeply destabilising, which is not in the interests of Ukraine, Russia or Europe." He said Washington stood by Ukraine's new interim government and commended "its restraint and its commitment to uphold its international obligations". President Turchynov appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to "stop provocations and start negotiations". He said Russia was behaving as it did before sending troops into Georgia in 2008 over the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which have large ethnic Russian populations. "They are implementing the scenario like the one carried out in Abkhazia, when after provoking a conflict, they started an annexation of the territory," President Turchynov said.
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IDA Certification — Study Guide: Interior Detailing, Part II
This month, let's get back to the discussion of interior detailing as it relates to the study guide for the certification tests offered by the International Detailing Association's (IDA) Certified Detailer (CD) program.
The IDA offers its CD program to both members and non-members of the association. The program currently consists of 10 tests that assess the taker's background knowledge of detailing. This month's column is one in an on-again, off-again series that is designed to present a study guide for those interested in taking the tests. Get more information or sign up for the tests at www.the-ida.com.
As mentioned in the December 2012 issue, the standard interior detailing process generally includes these steps:
1. Remove customer belongings
2. Vacuum and air purge
3. Check headliner
4. Clean vinyl and plastic panels
5. Clean seats
6. Clean carpets
7. Dress vinyl and plastic panels
8. Condition leather
9. Clean interior glass
10. Deodorize as necessary
I covered the first five steps in the December issue. Now let's continue with the next step of the interior detail process.
Upholstered vehicle seating requires specialized cleaning and care. The word "upholstery," refers to the covering of
a seat. The materials typically used in automotive upholstery applications are: vinyl, leather, cloth, and suede.
The most common upholstery is leather, followed by cloth. Vinyl seats are not as common anymore. A newer upholstery choice is suede, which is the rough side of leather, finished to have a velvet-like nap. A finer grade of suede is "nubuck." The difference between suede and nubuck is one of appearance and feel, but they are both natural products from cowhide and are cared for in the same manner.
Often, several materials are used to upholster a seat. For example, "leather trimmed" seats have a seat face that is upholstered in leather, but the remainder of the seat is made of vinyl. Only in the finer vehicles is the entire seat covered in leather. Similarly, some cloth seats have vinyl side panels and backs.
During the standard interior detail process, the seats will have been thoroughly vacuumed before they are cleaned. While vacuuming, pay special attention to removing grit and debris from the seam areas — spread the
bolsters open with your hands and use a crevice tool and a soft nylon brush.
Leather Seats
The two most common methods currently used to clean leather are: manual techniques, using leather cleaner and a brush; and steam.
In the case of manual techniques, a cleaner designed specifically for automotive leather is applied to the leather, then agitated with a soft hogs-hair or horsehair brush. Then the remaining cleaner and dirty residue is wiped away with a clean towel. A terry towel works fine but some technicians prefer to use a microfiber.
A dry-vapor steam machine can be even more effective at cleaning leather than manual techniques. No chemicals are necessary when using steam, which loosens the dirt with minimal agitation and has the side benefit of disinfection. Leather seat care will be covered in depth in an upcoming separate study guide.
Vinyl Seats
Seats upholstered in vinyl can be easily cleaned using a mild solution of your favorite multi-purpose cleaner, a soft scrub brush, and a utility towel. Spray the cleaner directly onto the seat, scrub with the brush, and wipe away the remaining cleaner residue and dirt. We generally use vinyl and plastic dressing on most surfaces inside the car. Vinyl seats, however, should not be dressed using standard dressing, which can leave the seats slippery. Instead, dress vinyl seats using automotive leather conditioner.
Cloth Seats
Cloth seats can be cleaned using a dry-vapor steam machine or hot-water extractor. A hot-water extractor will provide better results than cleaning by hand or with a wet-dry vacuum. However, even the most powerful extractor tends to leave the seats quite damp. A dry-vapor steam machine, on the other hand, will not do this since it uses much less water than the extractor, and the steam machine only cleans the surface without soaking the foam underneath the surface.
Whether using steam or extractor, the cleaning process is similar: Spray the seats lightly with cleaning solution designed for cloth, scrub with a stiff-bristled scrub brush, and "rinse" using the machine. Tougher stains can usually be treated using the same favorite spot removers that you like to use on carpeting.
A couple of notes: When using steam, it is often not necessary to use any chemicals for cleaning cloth seats. If using an extractor, place an air mover on the seat to speed up the drying time. Once the seats are dry, you can apply liquid repellent "cloth guard" as an extra service (with an extra charge).
Suede or Nubuck
The care of suede or nubuck is generally limited to dry brushing or careful use of a steam machine. You should have a suede brush on hand (available from a shoe store or furniture store), but, in a pinch, a stiff-bristled, clean nylon brush or even a wire brush can work, if used carefully.
"Carpeting" includes carpeted floor mats, the carpeting on the floor of the vehicle, and any other surface inside the car that is covered in carpeting-like material (like the lower part of some door panels.
Mats should be removed from the vehicle and cleaned early in the interior detailing process (perhaps after Step 2). By doing so, the mats have a chance to fully dry (either by the sun or using air movers) by the time the detail is complete. Heavily soiled mats may need to be blasted with a pressure washer before using one of the cleaning methods mentioned below. (However, do not use the pressure washer inside the vehicle.)
We save the carpet for last so that we don't have to worry about dripping on the carpeting while cleaning the other surfaces. Of course, it has already been brushed and vacuumed in Step 2 of the process above.
The basic process of cleaning carpeting is to first emulsify the soil, dirt, and stains in the carpeting. Second, we extract the emulsion in order to remove as much soil as possible. There are a couple of different versions of how to complete this "basic process:" the old way and the professional way.
The Old Way
The old-style method of carpet cleaning is to use a bucket of soapy water, a stiff brush, and a wet-dry vacuum. The technician would repeatedly dip the brush into the bucket and scrub the carpeting. Then, the technician would use the wet-dry vacuum in an attempt to suck out the emulsified soil and excess soapy water.
Since it is necessary to soak the carpeting in order to get it clean, it is difficult to get all of the soap solution back out. Even the most powerful vacuum cannot suck out all of this water. Moreover most wet-dry vacuums do not have the specialized extraction nozzle that a hot-water extractor has. The carpets are left overly damp and with soapy residue. A wet-dry vacuum cannot match the effectiveness of a hot-water extractor.
The Professional Way
Most professionals use a hot-water extractor to deep-clean carpeting because it is the best device we have to do so. An extractor consists of several components, including two tanks, a clean-water "solution" tank and a recovery tank (for the dirty water); a pump to transfer the clean water from the unit to the specialized nozzle; a heater to heat that water; and a vacuum to suck away the emulsified dirt. Why hot water? It will loosen the dirt from the carpeting much more effectively than cold water would. And the carpeting will dry faster if hot water is used.
A hot-water extractor heats the rinsing water. A good extractor delivers water at a temperature of 180-220 degrees Fahrenheit. A good extractor will also have a powerful vacuum system designed to remove as much moisture from the carpeting as possible. A unique aspect of a hot-water extractor is the design of the extractor nozzle, which combines a system that injects the carpeting with water with a specially designed vacuum nozzle that maximizes suction.
I recommend not using any cleaner in the solution tank. Instead, use only clean water. As such, the carpet cleaning
process is this: Spray the carpeting with a well-diluted solution of your carpet cleaning chemical, scrub with a stiff brush, and then use the extractor to rinse the carpeting. Essentially, the extractor becomes a device by which you can rinse the carpeting with hot water. This leaves little chemical in the carpet. Use only carpet cleaner that is specifically designed for use with an extractor. This chemical will be low-suds so that the recovery tank does not become choked with foam.
The carpets inside the car can be dried by using an air mover or using the vehicle's climate control system. Turn on the fan to full, direct the flow to the floor vents, turn the temperature control to the hottest setting, and turn on the air conditioner, which removes moisture from the air.
Another very effective option for cleaning lightly soiled carpeting and mats is using a dry-vapor steam machine, which effectively cleans the surface of the carpeting without leaving it soaking wet.
Cleaning and protecting the interior of a vehicle requires expertise in the treatment of several types of surfaces. This subject will consequently be continued in an upcoming month.
Prentice St. Clair is president of Detail in Progress, a San Diego-based automotive reconditioning consulting firm. To contact him, e-mail email@example.com or call (619) 701-1100.


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Lesson today; dance Saturday
This Saturday, you are invited to our evening of swing and late-night blues at Odd Fellows Hall. Portland's Syncopated Rhythms will be teaching an intro lesson at 7 p.m. and DJing swing music from 8 until 10. OSU Blues will be DJing blues music from 10 until close, at 11:30. The theme is Mardi Gras, and we will be dressing up for the evening. Cover is $5-7. [RSVP on Facebook]
Lesson series, starting today
Today, February 16, Marc Green will be teaching an introduction to Lindy hop lesson at the OSU ballroom club dance, starting at 7 p.m. in the OSU Women's Building, room 116.
The second part of the series will be next Wednesday, February 23, same time and place.
Schedule changes
No dance this Sunday, February 20. Instead, there is a free ballroom dance in the OSU Memorial Union ballroom, with an introduction to basic swing starting at 6 p.m.
Possibly no dance on Sunday, March 6, due to the Portland Lindy Exchange (see below). We will vote on the matter.
Significant events, coming soon
The best Portland event of the year is coming up. With 7 bands, 22 hours of live music, and 4 evenings of dancing, the Portland Lindy Exchange invites dancers from around the world to have good times the weekend of March 4-6.
The Portland Lindy Exchange is the real thing. Please make every effort to attend. We will be forming a large carpool for this event.
- Seattle's Camp Jitterbug is Memorial Day weekend in May, but often sells out in April, and prices will increase 20% by then. This event has 3 days of workshops taught by 19 world-class instructors, with 6 different skill levels, and 3 nights of dancing with live music. If you're looking for premier workshops, this is the place to start.
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In the cloud era, the DMZ has become more important – and more vulnerable – than its original architects ever thought possible. Ten or twenty years ago, back when most endpoints were still on-premise, the DMZ was an afterthought. It was very rare for a user outside the LAN to request access to a service within it, or vice versa, so the DMZ barely had anything in it. Now? Not so much.
Today, you're either a software company, or you work with a huge number of SaaS vendors. You're constantly providing access to users outside LAN or requesting access from services in the cloud. As a result, your DMZ is crowded with various applications. Although the DMZ is supposed to serve as a perimeter checkpoint, its function nowadays is more like an advertising billboard for attackers.
Each service you publish to the DMZ is another blip of information telling a potential hacker how many users you have, where you're keeping your mission-critical data, and if that data includes something an attacker might want to steal. Here are four ways to stop that from happening.
- Make the DMZ a True Discontinuity
The idea behind the DMZ is that it must truly be separate from the LAN. As such, you should establish different IP routing and security policies in the DMZ, as opposed to the rest of the network. This makes it that much harder for attackers; they might figure out your DMZ, but they can't then apply that knowledge to attack your LAN.
- Optimize Data Flows
Ideally, services from outside the DMZ will establish direct connections only to the DMZ itself. Services inside the DMZ will connect to the outside world only via proxies. Services inside the DMZ are more secure than those outside of it. Services that are better protected should assume the client role when requesting data from less-protected areas.
- Use a Two-Firewall Approach
While it's possible to create a DMZ using just a single firewall with three or more network interfaces, two firewalls create a more secure deterrent. The first firewall represents the outer perimeter, and it directs traffic to the DMZ alone. The internal firewall allows traffic from the DMZ into the internal network. This approach is considered more secure, as it provides two distinct obstacles for an attacker to overcome.
- Implement Reverse Access
A patented approach from Safe-T, Reverse Access technology will make your DMZ even safer. This dual-server technology removes the need to open any ports within a firewall, while allowing secure application access between networks (through the firewall).
- External server – installed in the DMZ/external/non-secured segment.
- Internal server – installed in the internal/secured segment.
Located in the organization's DMZ (on-premise or cloud), the role of the external server is to act as a front-end to all services/applications published to the Internet. It operates without the need to open any ports within the internal firewall and ensures that only legitimate session data can pass through into the internal network. The external server performs TCP offloading, allowing it to support any TCP based application without the need to perform SSL decryption.
The role of the internal server is to pull the session data into the internal network from the external SDA node, and only if the session is legitimate, perform layer 7 proxy functionality (SSL offloading, URL rewrite, Deep Packet Inspection, etc) and pass it to the destination application server.
Reverse Access technology works by allowing to authenticate accessing users before they have access to your mission-critical applications. An attacker with access to your applications over an illegitimate session can perform reconnaissance on your network, attempt, code injection attacks, or even try to move laterally through the network. Without the ability to pose as a legitimate session, however, an attacker's toolkit becomes much more limited.
A poorly-implemented DMZ draws attackers like moths to a flame, but a DMZ with Reverse Access enabled is more like a bug zapper. Want to learn more about how to make this technology yours? Contact Safe-T today!


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ThoraxTrainer Academy
The ThoraxTrainer™ Academy develops Nordic Training Concepts bringing the worlds healthiest sport – Nordic Skiing – indoor.
In breathtaking entertaining individual and group training programs activating all major muscle groups, you will get efficient, fun and gentle workout of the whole body, based on scientific knowledge.
Our academy team is inspired by Ulrich Ghisler, MD: former elite skier and triathlete and national team coach in Cross-Country skiing and triathlon and founder of ThoraxTrainer.
We continuously develop new programs, exercises and concepts that will keep you and your customers in shape in the most entertaining, playful and efficient way.
Become an instructor
Through our academy we offer a thorough education to become a certified personal trainer and/or instructor of our GX concepts.
Your way to certification
We offer three levels in our education program towards certification.
Level 1: Basic introduction course
Basic understanding of how to use and teach ThoraxTrainerTM on a basic PT level. You get qualified to attend the certification courses to become a PT and GX instructor in our Nordic GX Concepts.
Level 2: Certification course for PT and GX instructors
Certified as a PT and GX instructor in Strong-Body™ and Core-Circle™.
Level 3: Certification in GX concepts
Certification as GX instructor in Ski+Bike™.
Certification as GX instructor in Ski+Shoot™.
Certification as GX instructor in Ski+Run™.
Through our courses you will:
- Develop strong coaching skills.
- Achieve certification as an instructor or PT in our inspiring Nordic Training Concepts.
- Get a physiological understanding of the training effect in ThoraxTrainerTM and applied programs and concepts.
- Achieve a high degree of own skills in the ThoraxTrainer™ so you can instruct and correct customers to make them feel safe and competent.
- Be able to design sessions and programs for PT and GX classes.
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text: Code of VirginiaTitle 46.2. Motor VehiclesChapter 8. Regulation of Traffic10/31/2020 § 46.2-833. Traffic lights; penalty.A. Signals by traffic lights shall be as follows:Steady red indicates that moving traffic shall stop and remain stopped as long as the red signal is shown, except in the direction indicated by a steady green arrow.Green indicates the traffic shall move in the direction of the signal and remain in motion as long as the green signal is given, except that such traffic shall yield to other vehicles and pedestrians lawfully within the intersection.Steady amber indicates that a change is about to be made in the direction of the moving of traffic. When the amber signal is shown, traffic which has not already entered the intersection, including the crosswalks, shall stop if it is not reasonably safe to continue, but traffic which has already entered the intersection shall continue to move until the intersection has been cleared.Flashing circular red indicates that traffic shall stop before entering an intersection. Such traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrian and vehicular traffic lawfully within the intersection.Flashing red arrow indicates that traffic shall stop before entering an intersection. After stopping, traffic may cautiously enter the intersection to turn in the direction of the signal. Such traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrian and vehicular traffic lawfully within the intersection.Flashing circular amber indicates that traffic may proceed through the intersection or past such signal with reasonable care under the circumstances. Such traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrian and vehicular traffic lawfully within the intersection.Flashing amber arrow indicates that traffic may turn in the direction of such signal with reasonable care under the circumstances. Such traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrian and vehicular traffic lawfully within the intersection.B. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a driver of a motorcycle or moped or a bicycle rider approaches an intersection that is controlled by a traffic light, the driver or rider may proceed through the intersection on a steady red light only if the driver or rider (i) comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection for two complete cycles of the traffic light or for two minutes, whichever is shorter, (ii) exercises due care as provided by law, (iii) otherwise treats the traffic control device as a stop sign, (iv) determines that it is safe to proceed, and (v) yields the right of way to the driver of any vehicle approaching on such other highway from either direction.C. If the traffic lights controlling an intersection are out of service because of a power failure or other event that prevents the giving of signals by the traffic lights, the drivers of vehicles approaching such an intersection shall proceed as though such intersection were controlled by a stop sign on all approaches. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to: intersections controlled by portable stop signs, intersections with law-enforcement officers or other authorized persons directing traffic, or intersections controlled by traffic lights displaying flashing red or flashing amber lights as provided in subsection A.D. The driver of any motor vehicle may be detained or arrested for a violation of this section if the detaining law-enforcement officer is in uniform, displays his badge of authority, and (i) has observed the violation or (ii) has received a message by radio or other wireless telecommunication device from another law-enforcement officer who observed the violation. In the case of a person being detained or arrested based on a radio message, the message shall be sent immediately after the violation is observed, and the observing officer shall furnish the license number or other positive identification of the vehicle to the detaining officer.Violation of any provision of this section shall constitute a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of no more than $350.Code 1950, § 46-203; 1952, c. 671; 1954, c. 381; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-184; 1964, c. 613; 1966, c. 607; 1970, cc. 515, 736; 1972, cc. 4, 234, 454; 1974, c. 347; 1976, cc. 30, 31; 1977, c. 9; 1978, c. 300; 1981, c. 163; 1989, c. 727; 2000, c. 834; 2004, cc. 252, 743; 2006, c. 928; 2011, c. 471; 2013, cc. 128, 400.


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I have created several work lows that have grown quite large. The design ECO workflow could easily split into three seperate workflows that would be linked together with workflow transitions. The ECO Request Approval tree is complex as the document has to be sent to different departments for approval based on whether their department was listed on the ECO card. How have other EPDM Admins handled large workflows?
ECO Request Approval workflow
ECO execution workflow
ECO Complete Approval workflow
ECO Request Approval workflow- this will be similar to the ECO Complete approval workflow which I have not created as of yet.
ECO Execution Workflow
The complete workflow as it exist today.


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U.S. Navy Damage Control Trainer
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
The U.S. Navy selected Haskell's integrated design-build team to replace their Damage Control Wet Trainer, which had been in service since 1942. The trainer, a critical element boosting Naval mission readiness, provides a basic knowledge and understanding of shipboard systems and emergency repair methods. Several thousand sailors each year learn from a key facility training exercise: the experience of a ship flooding in a safe, controlled environment.
The P-285 Damage Control Trainer is an advanced, 14,400-square-foot, one-story, training facility with a wet trainer, pipe mock-up area, observation areas, training rooms, classrooms, laboratories, a chemical chamber and support spaces. Haskell developed a unique delivery approach by taking advantage of the active seaport jobsite location. The wet trainer portion of the project was fabricated off-site at a local shipyard and then floated down the Elizabeth River for unloading and transport to the prepared site. The remainder of the training facility was then constructed around the wet trainer.
Project construction took place in the same vicinity as an active fire-training environment. The military activities continued undisturbed, with the wet training project seamlessly coming to bear. Our ability to deliver the facility without interrupting surrounding operations was not lost on our client. It was a feat unprecedented in the normal Navy environment.
The fact that a great construction project is taking place in an environment where we are still able to conduct training and complete our mission is impressive and unprecedented in the normal Navy environment.Chief Justin Jones Senior Instructor, Navy CNE


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text: I desire to scan an older book (in public domain) for the purposes of internet archival. I have a working knowledge of graphics and know that I need to optimize the settings on the devices for the best result. Also any info on DIY scan to pdf book compilation would be very appreciated. I have a household flat bed scanner, but am hoping to use a cradle book scanner. I have photoshop, etc, but I'm hoping not to have to manipulate too much (500-odd pages of shitty type). Thanks in advance.


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A DISTRAUGHT FAMILY is appealing for the public's help in finding two stolen watches, engraved with messages for the sons of a man who passed away from cancer just two months ago. The two Omega watches were taken from his parents' house in Blackrock, Co Louth on Saturday night.
Speaking to TheJournal.ie, Stephen Carroll's sister Adele said the timing of the theft is "horrendous" as the two month anniversary of her brother's death has just passed.
The watches were given to the 38-year-old as presents from his parents and his wife and he had them specially engraved before his death to be given to the boys, now aged eight and ten, on their 18th birthdays.
"Stephen wore the watches all the time, he loved them and he wanted to give them to the boys just so they would have something of him," his sister said.
One watch is a Constellation model engraved on the back with 'To Keelan love Daddy x' while the other, a Seamaster model, is engraved with 'To Senan love Daddy x'.
The stolen watches are similar to the two pictured above.
Carroll explained that her parents had been away at the time of the burglary and that a lot of items were taken but "that can all be replaced".
"It's the sentimental value of the watches – Stephen asked us to mind them for him".
She said they had kept the watches in a safe at the house and were planning to put them into a safety deposit box in a bank this week.
"We were trying to be careful with them, we really were," she said.
The family is hoping that someone will recognise them if the thieves try to sell them on, as they have those distinct engravings on the back of them. They are asking anyone who knows anything about the stolen watches to contact gardaí.
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