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On the surface, it would seem to be China's moment. The economy continues to grow at a healthy clip, a new leadership is firmly ensconced in the aftermath of the just concluded party congress, and the country is filling some of the strategic space left vacant by a United States that is increasingly disinterested in trade pacts and global leadership.
But as is often the case, appearances can be deceiving. Economic growth has slowed (probably more than official statistics indicate), and some of the growth that exists stems from government subsidies of state-owned enterprises that would otherwise likely fail.
As a result, China's debt is reaching dangerous levels. Efforts to generate more consumer demand and make employment less dependent on access to foreign markets is proving difficult. Much of the low-hanging fruit, including moving people from rural to urban areas, has been picked. Making things tougher is that stability has taken precedence over reform; China's leaders want the economic benefits of an open society without the political risks. This is easier said than done.
Speaking of politics, President Xi Jinping enjoys power on a scale rivaled only by former leaders Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. But this concentration of power has its downsides. It is not just that succession (and long-term stability) is an open question. It is also the lack of meaningful checks and balances. Any errors by Xi are likely to persist. And there is the likelihood that almost all decisions will require Xi's personal involvement as officials fear getting crosswise with their boss. This is a recipe for paralysis.
This is highly relevant, given that Xi faces a daunting inbox. In addition to economic challenges, there is the reality of an aging society, serious air and water pollution, increased inequality and persistent corruption, despite an official campaign to stamp it out.
Chinese foreign policy also faces hurdles, beginning with North Korea. China is unwilling to use all the leverage at its disposal for fear it would destabilize the status quo. But this means risking either a war or a region in which other countries acquire nuclear weapons; the former would be an economic disaster, the latter a strategic one. Meanwhile, problems with other neighbors, wary of China's strength, are likely to multiply.
All of which suggests Xi's dilemma. He may be tempted to turn to a more assertive foreign policy as an alternative way to demonstrate the party's legitimacy and right to rule. But in so doing he could jeopardize the stability that has contributed so directly to China's economic growth. The only thing that is certain is that the future of China is much less assured than commonly assumed.
Haass is the president of the Council on Foreign Relations and author of A World in Disarray
This appears in the November 13, 2017 issue of TIME.


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Letterpress, conducted by Sara Langworthy was a really great course.
The first few projects were simple with an increasing number of runs and colours on the press. The last project, documented the most heavily consisted of a total of 8 runs, which I brought down to 7, of which 6 are posted below.
The final project is part of a series of books called the 'Book of Trees'. The first of the series that is being worked on is on the Fir Tree. Projects 4 & 5 were treated as layout mock-ups for the final book.
Tied type
Carving the block
Carving the branch of the cone on the resingrave block
Proofing the resingrave block
Resingrave, Linoleum, Polymer plate using a scratch negative and Polymer plate using rubylith
Proofing the various images
A series of mock-ups were developed before the final layout was decided
Linoleum block locked in place
Resingrave inked up
Run 4
Run 5 : Polymer plates
Setting the 100 pica line for the last run.
Can you spot the magnets holding the type in place?
Final run on press locked and ready to roll. Adding the captions to the run was a last minute idea - which cost me 4 hours
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LMS SSO with Onelogin
To make the Paradiso LMS administrator's life easier and our product more efficient for everyone using it, our latest version of Paradiso LMS supports SSO with Onelogin.
The way it works is, the user provides a set of credentials to an Identity Provider (IdP) once and then lets the Service Provider (SP – which is us) to request the identity each time that user needs to be authenticated.
In layman terms, we the service provider would trust the Identity Provider (IdP) to validate a user's credentials and when a set authorization token would be sent back, our LMS would let that particular user in.
The exchange of authorization data between Paradiso LMS and Onelogin happens over SAML (Secure Assertion Markup Language).
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By Kate Morgan, NewsCastic
High School. A place full of the desperate aroma of barely touched textbooks, uncompleted worksheets, weird cafeteria food and lost gym socks.
We usually can't wait to get out of it, of course, until we do. Then we can't stop fondly remembering it. It's because high school is often where we start to become who we are.
But what would it be like if DC super heroes and villains had graced the halls of area high schools in some sort of alternate plot line transpiring on Earth-2? Really cool actually. And also very probably very dramatic. Drama is what superheroes and villains are all about.
So, with no further introduction, here are eight DC characters and the reputation they'd have if they graduated from a school in DFW.
The Flash would be a stealth-speed Warrior hailing from Arlington's Martin High.
Martin High School is the kind of place where students learn to be their best musically, academically and socially.
Teenage Barry Allen would have likely been a popular guy, after all, it wasn't until his parents went to prison that he really started to brood. e'd certainly bring up the current quality of the track team a lot–if he still had his powers.
But the real question is: Would he still run into Supergirl here? Maybe. But since we're still on an iteration of Earth, she would still have to technically be an alien. But how would the Flash spend most of his time here? One thought: he might actually be behind the camera.
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Seriously, you need lightning speed to keep up with the kind of pro-level lipdubs they put out at Martin.
Captain Cold would have better contemplated his overall effect on the environment at Lakehill Preparatory's Upper School.
If you're wondering where Lenny Snart learned to steal, it wouldn't have been here. This is where he would have gone if he never went to juvie.
At Lakehill–perhaps on a scholarship, or maybe with some bounty his parents successfully lifted–he would have learned to channel that admonition future the Future Captain Cold gave him to look out for himself, into art, drama, and other academic pursuits. Captain Cold would have learned about humanity here.
A bit of correction from the headmaster, honestly, probably would gave gone a long way for Cold.
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Not only would a younger Cold had to have contemplated some serious core values at Lakehill, but he would have had to take classes at the Environmental Science Center the institution maintains.
He would have figured it all out pretty quick. We really don't want to change the climate too much. Does that gun run on Freeon?
Green Arrow would be a high-achieving straight shooter enrolled at Paschal High School.
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What was Oliver Queen like before he got shipwrecked on the island?
He was probably a normal kid. Well, at least as normal as you get when you witness both of your parents get mauled to death by a lion. But, because they were busy spending lots of money on extravagant trips, young Oliver probably would go to a public school.
But a good one. One that turns out astronauts, merit scholars and great athletes. Oliver could gave made a good one of those. Archery gives you strong arms.
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Just imagine what would go down if Flash and Arrow were both on their respective football teams. Everyone knows the rivalry was fierce when they first met, even when they were on the same side.
The Atom would be following in Bell Helicopter/Textron founder L.D. Bell's footsteps at the namesake high school.
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What would the young Ray Palmer be doing if he went to a DFW high school?
Chances are he'd be learning how to be the business mogul and inventor he is today. L.D. Bell students are known for being very innovative. He'd be caught coding alongside is geeky cohorts.
He would also be a very active member of the school's Science Club and Future Leaders of America chapter.
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Ray would probably also be so busy learning to implement nanotechnologies that he never remembered to get to class on time. Maybe that's where developed the desire to shrink so small, so he could sneak in places unseen.
Teenage Rip Hunter would travel back in time to attend North Dallas High School. It's the oldest one still standing in DFW.
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Whatever time period in which he decided to go to school for the day, we're going to bet that Rip was probably just an average student.
But average students often learn a lot of important social skills. Rip first learned to bring different cliques together in order to fight Vandal Savage by hanging out with different groups in school. You know, the jocks, the preps, the gamers, the nerds. Everybody.
But that doesn't mean he also didn't work on himself.
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After he mastered his time travel ability, he'd probably never have to turn in a late assignment ever again.
Black Canary would have attended Irma Lerma Rangel Leadership School, honing her skills in vigilantism and interpreting law.
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Laurel Lance wouldn't even have begun the transformation she later makes to Black Canary as a teenager, but she'd be laying the foundations for a stellar career of law at this flagship school for leaders.
Since it's an all girls school, it's also easy to see where she learned to have such a high level of devotion for her sister.
As an overachiever, Laurel would be been involved in many of Rangel's community outreach and mentorship programs. She also definitely would have been on the school's debate team, where she learned how to stick with an argument and take on an opponent.
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It takes a certain tenacity to make someone go against the grain to seek justice when everyone else is complacent.
Two-thirds of Firestorm would attend The School of Science and Engineering. But one-third would have actually attended school in DeSoto.
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Firestorm is a complicated construct. Part of him is old. Part of him is now dead, but still very much alive on Earth-2. Part of him is now a jock. But if we fuse everyone involved together, the story might go something like this:
Ronnie Raymond and Professor Martin Stein both attended Dallas's top-rated magnet, the School of Science and Engineering where they prepared for their careers as laboratory researchers.
But while they were busy getting their nerd on, Jefferson "Jax" Jackson was busy playing football for the always-winning DeSoto Eagles. It would be awhile before darkmatter explosions made them all learn to work together though.
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Sometimes it's hard for the brains and muscles to share the same space.
If Jonah Hex didn't spend his childhood with the Apache, he would have gone to Trimble Tech.
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It's hard to go to high school when your dad sells you to an unrealistic stereotype, but in an alternate universe–you know, where Native Americans were portrayed in a more realistic light, Jonah might get to live out his glory days as a student learning how to make his way through life with a trade.
But if he did, where exactly would he get his trademark scar? Well, it's highly unlikely, maybe he had a metal shop accident one day when he didn't pay attention to what the teacher said. But he learned. Boy did he ever learn.
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Trimble's students have a history of overcoming disadvantage to become well-balanced achievers. The school is selective for a reason.


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It's been way too long since I made an update. So here's a recap of the last month.
On Sunday, Feb. 05, '06 I ran the Redondo Beach 10k with Alan, Dwayne, and Edmund. Peg was our special support group and hauled all our stuff and took wonderful pictures. Thanks Peg! It was a fun race at a pleasant location next to the ocean, the last leg of the race was very scenic. Here are our results:
Alan: 52:46 - 10k
Edmund: 59:15 - 10k
Jerry: 50:45 - 10K
Dwayne: 33:18 - 5k
On Sunday, Feb. 13, '06 I did the Redlands Mini Tri with Alan and Katy. It was a reverse tri 5K run, 10 mile bike, and 100 yard swim. I'm not going to do races with short swims anymore because that's my strongest leg. I'm not the best swimmer but I'm generally better than average so it hurts my over time when the swim is short. Here were our results:
Alan: 59:55
Katy: 1:15:47
Jerry: 59:57
Unfortunately I don't have pictures from either event yet but I'll post some when I get them.


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Non-small cell lung cancer diagnosis
Some of the tests and procedures used to diagnose and stage non-small cell lung cancer are often done at the same time. Some of the following tests and procedures may be used:
- Physical exam and history: An exam of the body to check for general signs of disease, such as lumps or anything that seems unusual. A history of a patient's health habits, past jobs, illnesses and treatments will also be taken.
- Laboratory tests: Testing samples of tissue, blood, urine or other substances in the body can help to diagnose disease, plan and check treatment or monitor the disease over time.
- Chest X-ray: This is often the first test your doctor will do to look for any spots or masses on the lungs. It creates a picture of the organs and bones inside the chest.
- Computed tomography (CT) scan: The CT scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of areas inside the body at different angles. A CT scanner takes many pictures as it rotates around you while you lie on a table. A dye may be injected into a vein or swallowed to help the organs or tissues show up more clearly.
- MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): To make a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, such as the brain, using a magnet, radio waves, and a computer. This procedure is also called nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMRI).
- Positron emission tomography (PET) scan: This test finds malignant tumor cells in the body. A small amount of radioactive glucose (sugar) is injected into a vein. The PET scanner rotates around the body and makes a picture of where glucose is being used in the body. Malignant tumor cells show up brighter in the picture because they are more active and take up more glucose than normal cells do.
- Radionuclide bone scan: This test checks if there are rapidly dividing cells, such as cancer cells, in the bone. A very small amount of radioactive material is injected into a vein and travels through the bloodstream. The radioactive material collects in the bones and is detected by a scanner.
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS): An endoscope (a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing) is inserted down the throat and into the esophagus. A probe at the end of the endoscope is used to bounce high-energy sound waves (ultrasound) off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echoes form a picture of body tissues called a sonogram. This procedure is also called endosonography. EUS may be used to guide fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy of the lung, lymph nodes or other areas.


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Your ex has threatened to take you to Court and go after you for legal costs? Or you are in the unfortunate position of having to take your recalcitrant spouse to Court to have progress? Who pays the legal costs?
The general rule in the family law courts is that each party pays their own legal costs.
However, there are exceptions and circumstances that fall outside the general rule where one party may be required to pay part or all of the other's costs.
Section 117 of the Family Law Act 1975 deals with legal costs in family law matters.
The section starts by saying that each party bears their own costs, but also says the Court may make Orders as to legal costs as the Court considers just.
Subsection 117(2A) then lists the factors the Court should consider in deciding whether to make an Order on costs, summarised as follows:-
- The financial situation of the parties;
- Whether either party is receiving Legal Aid funding;
- the conduct of the parties to the Court proceedings including, the conduct of the parties in relation to pleadings, particulars, discovery, inspection, directions to answer questions, admissions of facts, production of documents and similar matters (have they followed Court rules and procedures);
- whether parties have complied with Court Orders;
- whether either party was wholly unsuccessful in the Court proceedings;
- any offers made by the parties and the terms of any offer;
- such other matters the Court considers relevant.
They breached an Order
Where there has been non-compliance with previous Court Orders a claim that one party pay the other parties' legal costs would usually get the Court's initial attention, however the assessment of whether a costs Order is made depends on weighing up all the above listed factors.
Send them a letter before applying to the Court
If the need for applying to the Court has arisen by the failure of one party to engage in any negotiations, exchange of documents, or unreasonable delay this would assist to seek costs.
The fact that the Court considers the conduct of the parties and any offers made gives good reason to attempt negotiation with the other party prior to resorting to Court proceedings.
It is imperative that prior to any application to a Court the parties' and their lawyers should engage in correspondence to attempt resolution without needing to apply to the Court.
If you make a reasonable or favourable offer that is not accepted by the other party, and the Court considers the other party's position to have been unreasonable, there may be an argument that they should pay some or all of your costs.
The straw that got the costs Order made
The consideration of whether to make a costs Order is a matter of discretion by the Court. This means the Court weighs up all the competing factors and can decide differently for each case. For this reason, if a party simply made an offer that was not accepted then that alone may not be enough to result in a costs Order. However, if a party in a letter makes a very favourable offer, the other party has breached a Court Order, and the other party's position at Court appears unreasonable, then the combination of factors might mean a costs Order is made.
Because the Court may consider a costs Order if parties do not follow the Court rules and procedures correctly, it is recommended that legal advice be sought throughout the course of your Court proceedings to avoid failure to comply with Court rules developing into a situation where the other party seeks legal costs. It is worth noting however that the Court will usually give unrepresented parties some forewarning when it comes to non-compliance with rules prior to making a costs Order against them.
What about the children
The consideration of the relative financial positions of the parties is an important consideration, particularly in parenting matters. If the Court is satisfied that making a legal costs Order against a parent would have a negative financial effect on a child's household the Court in those cases will usually not make a costs Order.
Whether you are seeking a costs Order or attempting to dodge one, it is important that all relevant information be set out in an Affidavit and filed at Court. Any information relevant to the seven (7) considerations in section 117(2A) should be included. A detailed breakdown of your income, expenses, assets, and liabilities should be provided. Copies of letters or offers exchanged by the parties should be attached.
All or some costs?
A Court can make an Order to pay legal costs on a Court Scale or the actual amount of the other party's legal costs.
Court Scale costs are usually much less than actual legal costs, and the Court may fix costs at 100% of the Court scale or any lesser amount the Court decides as just.
The actual legal fees of the other party are sometimes called "Indemnity costs" or "solicitor and client costs". The Court will usually only grant payment of the actual legal fees of another party in the most deserving of circumstances and the Court will need to be satisfied that the legal fees are reasonable and not excessive.
The assessment of whether there is a chance of a legal costs Order being made is something that should be done by an experienced family lawyer.
This brief article is intended to give a basic knowledge of the rules surrounding legal costs Orders in the family Courts.
Our family lawyers Ipswich at McNamara Law would be happy to discuss this and any other aspect of your family law matter. Please do not hesitate to contact our office to arrange your 1/2 hour nitial consultation free of charge.


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Aspect server services doesnt start
We have a workgroup network that restarted due to power failure.
After restart, the primary aspects services arent starting automatically. The system is down (Red notification icon) and task manager doesnt show afwADService.
I tried to start the system manually using configuration wizard but it says time out !!!
I tried to do a maintanance stop and restart the node but its the same.
Can anyone say what could be the problem?
If none of the regular AfwXXX processes start shortly after the AfwServiceManager.exe has appeared in the Task Manager it sounds like the \OperateITData\ServiceManager\SMData.dat file has become corrupt.
Try "Send to compressed (zipped) folder" on the SMData.dat file. If it compresses to less than 1kB it is damaged and must be recovered.
If you have any other 800xA server node (regardless type) running, the situation can be salvaged by renaming the SMData.dat file and restarting the ABB Service Manager Service in Windows -> Control Panel -> Services.
With no other servers running and no backup of SMData.dat to use the system is lost and need to be recovered from a System Backup.
The Installation Manual / Post Installation Manual do contain a cryptic recommendation to maintain a copy of this file - but the purpose is not revealed (here above I have done just that).
Contact your regional ABB support center for more help.
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Forgot to underline that the SMData.data file is NOT inter-exchangeable between servers.
If renaming it does not help, you must restore it from a drive image backup, or perform Restore System in the Config Wizard.
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Thanks Stefan for the information. Just wanted to know if I can rename SMData.dat and restart the node to recover. Would that help?
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Or if there is any other method (apart from restoring the image) that can help in manually kicking off the services?
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First; check if the file compresses to less than 1 kB. If so it is definitely corrupt and will be of no use for the system.
Renaming it require at least one other server node in the system to be available on the network; when the Service Manager starts and does not find any SMData.dat (because you renamed it) it will try to derive the data by communicating with another server on the network.
Restarting the service I mentioned is much quicker than performing a reboot.
Additionally, you will be able to monitor the effect in the Task Manager (if you reboot you must logon and call Task Manager). Restarting the ABB Service Manager service is what is required after renaming the file, reboot will do it for you, but takes much longer time and gives less opportunity to immediately follow if the procedure had any effect.
If you have no other server available, you must find a copy of THAT server's SMData.dat file and restore it.
Or restore the system from backup.
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I too faced a similar problem with 800xA 5.0 SP2 RevE running on a virtual machine.Please perform the below mentioned steps to restart the system and its associated services,
1) Perform the procedure specified by Mr Stefan
2) If the the SMdata.DAT file is indeed corrupted, then one possible way to obtain a copy would be to restore any latest maintenance backup of the system on a freshly installed single engineering node. The SMdata.data file can be found at the location specified by Mr. Stefan
3)Manually stop and restart the AfwServicemanager service from Controlpanel/administrativetools/services
4)This should start all the associated services required to enable the 800xA system.Open Task manager and observe whether the requisite afw and adv services have been started.If all the services have been started, then the afwTrayicon should turn green.
5)If system does not start even after Step-4, then last option would be to use AfwSystemResurrect.exe tool to manually kickstart all services and repair lost links.It can be found at C:\Program Files\ABB Industrial IT\Operate IT\Process Portal A\bin
All the required .exe and .bin files are located in the path mentioned above
6)Before running the resurrect tool, kill all the services using afwkill.exe tool. Once all the services have been killed, run the resurrect tool. In the tool's browser window provide OperateITdata1 folder's path and then start resurrection
7)Once the resurrection is completed, acknowledge all succeeding prompts and then kill all services again
8) Once all services have been killed, restart the server via afwConfigurationwizard tool and the system should be up and running (afwtrayapp.exe can be manually started as well, in case the icon is not active in the windows icon tray)
Note:If in the future, if the system again fails to restart due to the host PC being restarted, then repeat the same procedure, or if possible try to have windows start all the services automatically.


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The classic-cut Delta Vest was designed to be worn both in the field and as a casual piece. This hybrid vest features a DWR, polyester shell backed with reinforced, wind-blocking, poly fleece lining for added insulation and wind resistance.
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Have you suffered an injury from an accident? Physiotherapy is a professional medical treatment that helps repair impairments to regain mobility and range of motion. Physiotherapists combine their knowledge of the body and hands-on skill to asses, diagnose, and treat your injury or illness. At Momentum Therapuetics, you can get quality treatment from our professional physiotherapist in Coquitlam.
Our physiotherapist uses Astym® techniques. This is a new rehabilitation process that heals soft tissue problems gets rid of scar tissues from previous injuries in muscles, ligaments, and tendons. It is backed by scientific research and used by many professional sporting leagues including the NHL, NFL, and NCAA.
Here are a few benefits that physiotherapy treatment offers:
Physiotherapy is often covered by most health care providers. Call your provider to learn more about referrals and what your plan offers.
Physiotherapy Rates
Your first physiotherapy visit is $70 and lasts approximately 30 min. Follow-up visits are $65 and last approximately 15-20 min. Book a physiotherapy appointment today at Momentum Therapeutics.
ICBC Claims
At Momentum Therapeutics, we can directly bill ICBC for part of your treatment costs related to your accident. ICBC will not cover the entire cost of your treatment. For each visit, you will be charged a user fee of $35, with the rest of the cost directly billed to ICBC.
For your first visit, bring your ICBC claim number, contact information, name of your adjuster, care card, and driver's licence. This information allows us to process your claim. If not supplied during your first treatment, we will charge our private rate of $60 until the information is processed, then provide you with credit for any overpayments.
WCB Policy
Momentum Therapeutics is part of the WorkSafeBC return to work program. We can directly bill your treatments costs to WorkSafeBC after your claim is approved. For your first visit, bring your claim number, contact information, the name of your adjuster, care card, and driver's license. If your claim is approved, there will be no cost for your treatment.
Our Physiotherapist
Sanjin Sadovich, Astym® practitioner
(Available M & W: 1pm – 7pm, Tu & Th: 10am – 3pm)
Sanjin has extensive experience treating sports injuries and orthopedic patients. Sanjin initially attended Louisiana State University on a tennis scholarship and completed his Bachelor of Science at the University of California in Pennsylvania. He went on to complete his Masters in Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia. He is a member of the sports and orthopedic divisions of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and continues to take courses in manual therapy, sports injuries, and movement systems.
A professional tennis player for 4 years and a member of the Canadian National Davis Cup team, Sanjin has a personal understanding of sports injuries. He played in the Canadian Masters Series twice and practiced with Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and other premier players. In 2007, Sanjin was head coach of the North Shore Winter Club junior programs and served as a trainer for the Richmond Junior B Men's Lacrosse Team. In 2012, he was the head physiotherapist for the International Tennis Federation junior and wheelchair events at Stanley Park. Sanjin's current interests include playing basketball, weightlifting, track running, and other outdoor activities.
Sanjin has experience with the following clinics and hospitals: BC Children's Hospital Ortho In-Patient Unit, Surrey Memorial Hospital Ortho-In Patient Unit, Island Hand Therapy Private Practice (Victoria, BC), Fraser Valley Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Private Practice, Eagle Ridge Hospital Sub-Acute Unit, and Neuromotion Physiotherapy Private Practice.
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If you need physiotherapy treatment, visit our physiotherapist in Coquitlam. Schedule an appointment at our clinic and look forward to improving your health. Have a quick chat with our representatives by calling us at 604-468-7328. We also provide custom orthotic and chiropractic treatments.


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Interesting Facts About PLA Filament
The most popular 3D printing filament by far is PLA. It is versatile and it is the easiest filament to work with, while providing excellent results within a wide range of variables. Its properties make it forgiving to print with, and the end product features a quality finish. But what exactly is PLA?
PLA, which stands for Poly-Lactic Acid, is a thermoplastic polymer that's derived from natural sources like corn and sugarcane. It's a bioplastic, which means it's environmentally friendly unlike other thermoplastics which are made of non-renewable materials, such as petroleum. This means that PLA breaks down into its constituent parts in a matter of months, which when compared to other thermoplastics is a relatively short time.
So because PLA extrusion is so versatile, it's great for all types of 3D printing. However, because it's so popular and common, you might come across some poor quality PLA filament. Some people will try printing with a poor PLA filament, will likely get disappointed and get another material to print with. That being said, always look for quality PLA filament to perform PLA extrusion with. Simply put, use PLA until you have a reason to experiment with other materials.
In order to get the most out of PLA filament, you need to be aware of the three important factors that can impact the success of printing with it – material storage, temperature and adhesion. In any 3D printing job, one of the most important things is getting the temperature run, and PLA printing is no exception. Higher quality PLA can print a lower temperature, due to the lack of contaminants and purity of the resin. The recommended printing temperature is about 180°C.
PLA also easily adheres to the surface, which is key for a successful print. You can print PLA even without a heated bed, even though a heated bed (40°C-50°C) is recommended for adhering at least the first surface. Otherwise, PLA adheres to a wide range of surfaces with minimum issue.
Lastly, PLA is hygroscopic, meaning it naturally absorbs water over time from the surrounding air. When water builds up PLA breaks down or alters the molecular chains that hold it together. This results in snapping and brittle, and it becomes harder to bind layers together, and layers that do bind together are usually distorted. In order to prevent this, you should properly store your PLA when you aren't printing. You can do that by using sealable bags and desiccants.


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Ever wondered which are the most riskiest Web domains? Domains which host (or are rather used to host) maximum malware or codes that can launch a virus, phising or a botnet attack on your PC?
Security agency McAfee has released its annual "Mapping the Mal Web" report that names the riskiest Web domains across the globe. Alarmingly, as many as seven out of the top 20 riskiest domains are from the APAC region.
Here's over to top 10 riskiest Web domains.
1. Cameroon (.cm)
Topping the list is Africa's Cameroon (.cm) which has overthrown Hong Kong (.hk) as the Web's riskiest domain. Entering for the first time in the list, Cameroon, a small African country that borders Nigeria, jumped to the number one spot this year with 36.7% of the .cm domain posing a security risk.
According to the report, because the domain .cm is a common typo for .com, many cyber criminals set up fake typo-squatting sites that lead to malicious downloads, spyware, adware and other potentially unwanted programmes.
Last year's riskiest domain, Hong Kong (.hk) dropped to 34th place with a risk rating of only 1.1%.
2. Commercial (.com)
World's most common domain has just got more dangerous. From being the ninth most riskiest domain last year, .Com domain has become the second most dangerous domain this year. Falling in the generic category, Commercial (.com) domain has a weighted risk of 32.2%.
According to the report, .com is also the most risky generic top level domain (TLD).
3. China (.cn)
At No. 3 is People's Republic of China (.cn) which poses a risk level of 23.4%, as compared to 11.8% in 2008.
According to McAfee, the risky or malicious activity associated with sites registered with the .cn (China) overwhelmingly relates to spam sites as opposed to malicious downloads.
4. Samoa (.ws)
Fourth most riskiest Web domain is Samoa (.ws) with an overall risk percentage of 17.8%. Last year the domain posed a security risk of 3.8%.
The report rates Samoan-registered domains risky primarily for their phishing and malicious download activity. Among country domains, the People's Republic of China (.cn) and Samoa (.ws) have remained in the top 5 riskiest domains since last year.
5. Information (.info)
The information (.info) domain is the most "spammy," domain with 17.2% of its sites generating junk mail.
The domain has an overall risk of 15.8%, as compared to 11.7% in 2008. The risk associated with .info registered domains is largely spam related.
6. Philippines (.ph)
At No. 6 on the riskiest Web domains list is Philippines (.ph). The domain has an overall risk level of 13.1%, compared to 7.7% last year.
Philippines (.ph) registered sites are more similar to China than Samoa, with risk weighted towards spam and phishing than related to downloads.
7. Network (.net)
Seventh riskiest web domain is Network (.net) with the overall risk percentage of 5.8%. As compared to this year's figure, the domain recorded a higher security risk of 6.3% last year.
8. Former Soviet Union (.su)
Entering for the first time in the top 10 list is Former Soviet Union (.su) domain. Ranked at no. 8, the domain poses a security risk of 5.2%.
The report says risky registrations using the former Soviet Union (.SU) domain are evenly distributed between phishing and risky download activity.
9. Russia (.ru)
Ninth riskiest Web domain is Russia (.ru) with an overall risk percentage of 4.6%. Last year, the domain posed a security risk of 6%.
Russian (.RU) registered site risk is distributed in a roughly 3:2:1 ratio for malicious downloads, phishing and spam.
10. Singapore (.sg)
Next APAC country on the list is Singapore (.sg) at No 10. The .sg domain has an overall risk of 4.6%, compared to 0.3% last year.
According to the report, Singapore (.sg) registered sites were evenly distributed between spam and download activity.
Source: TOI


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Google can now shame US ISPs with its YouTube Video Quality Report, more countries to follow
There are now fewer places for US internet service providers (ISPs) to hide. From today, Google is expanding its Video Quality Report beyond Canada, kicking off with its southerly neighbor.
The report shows you the YouTube video quality your ISP is able to stream. And if that little twirly 'buffer' wheel is a regular feature of your YouTube viewing, well, the report tells you why that might be and how you can improve it. It also displays the video quality of other ISPs in your area, showing which are HD Verified (at least 720p resolution), standard definition (360p resolution), or lower definition (below 360p resolution).
Google says it will be bringing the report to other countries "in the coming months." This also follows Netflix's example, which has offered an ISP Speed Index for more than a year already.
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How many of the gringa's dear readers believe in the existence of ghosts? According to the Pew Research Center, 18% of all Americans claimed to have seen a ghost, 29% claim to have felt a touch by a ghost, and more than 30% believe in the existence of ghosts. So, no need to feel embarrassed or alone if you are pro-ghost.
The gringa used to believe in the existence of ghosts until I became familiar with dark matter and learned that the human consciousness can exist outside the human body.
I even have two ghost stories of my own!
#1. When the gringa was in middle school, I spent a week at a lake cabin with a friend's family. I got to have my very own room. The first night sleeping alone in this new space, I was awakened by the feeling of something jumping onto the foot of the bed. I then felt the sensation of what I assumed to be cat paws gently walking alongside my body then settling down to sleep beside me. It even felt warm. Since I was an animal lover and it was dark, I didn't even bother to rouse myself enough to peek at the cat. I wanted to be a good bed partner and not disturb its desire to rest. This happened all week. I don't remember what day during the week I mentioned my nightly visitor to my hosts. But I do remember their response and how tense my nights were after I found out that they had no cat. The gringa believed she was sharing her bed with a ghost cat, or, at least the consciousness of a cat. A friendly sort, though.
#2. My other ghost story is not really a ghost story at all, but a tale of how ornery the gringa can be. One of my sisters was a bit of a drama-mama. When we moved into a new house she was a bit freaked out by the news that the previous owner's husband had died in the house. She was further convinced this was terrible news because, apparently, it had been his dream home, constructed according to his own design, and where he retreated for a pleasant retirement. Until he dropped dead just a few months into said retirement. She was convinced that an attachment like that could only mean that ol' Mr. Walker would be haunting the place. The gringa was happy to oblige her imagination.
We shared a room so it was easy for the gringa to prank her. I would really step up my game if she annoyed me for any reason. She was a bit of a neat freak and very orderly. I would swipe things like a hairbrush or trinket box then put it in a strange place, like the closet shelf for her shoes or inside our shared stereo's cabinet for the record player (yes, it's been that many years ago). The gringa would then feign innocence, absolutely baffled and mystified how such things could happen. Then I would casually say, "Well, I guess it was Mr. Walker. Maybe he didn't like it that you left your hairbrush out." or something to that effect. It would get her every single time. And I have never told her different. Even now, as middle-aged adults, she thinks that old house is haunted or else she knows the truth and is humoring the gringa.
But is it possible for an old house to be haunted by a dead person's consciousness who is so attached that they don't want to leave? Can animal spirits inhabit the earth after their death? The gringa can only say that, according to what she knows of dark matter and conscious existence outside of our physical body, yeah, it's possible. But it wouldn't be a ghost as we traditionally know it. It would actually be that person or animal's consciousness minus their physical body. Their consciousness existing in the dark matter universe, yet able, from time to time, to exercise whatever it is that allows them to somehow manifest themselves to us in this universe.
Now, the gringa doesn't think that means that a person would be subjected to 24-hour surveillance by such. To exist in a state where physical form, or matter, doesn't matter (pardon the pun), that means one could not exist in a world where the laws of physics makes matter, um, matter. What the gringa thinks happens is that hiccups in space or, perhaps, bursts of concentrated energy by a consciousness, allows for a breakthrough between the two worlds. A "ghostly" encounter then occurs.
For ghost-phobic individuals, there is good news if you are getting ready to re-locate. A website, DiedInHouse.com, is a database that links death announcements, certificates and law enforcement records to home addresses. It costs about twelve bucks for the service but you find out more than just if your prospective home might contain a ghost. You will discover if it was ever used as a lab for making methamphetamines, has a history of fire, if a sex offender was ever registered there and if it is in a flood zone. But I digress.
Is haunting a serious problem in homes? The gringa's research reveals that hauntings are commonly reported. Sometimes they even lead to lawsuits. However, many people live with ghosts just fine. And it's not just houses that can be haunted. In the gringa's neck of the woods even the Houston Zoo is reported to be haunted by its first zookeeper who was a bit of a peeping Tom.
Houston media has made the most of this local legend. Just about every area newspaper, radio station or television news syndicate has a story about Nagel in their archives. Considering that he wasn't just a zookeeper, but also a trainer of big cats, the gringa suspects Nagel had a consciousness bigger than life with that kind of courage and steely nerves. Maybe he really is still inhabiting the space of the Houston Zoo on a dark matter level.
He survived an alligator bite in 1924. The following year he had to take some time off after a raccoon incident and, later, a monkey attack. In 1928 a 5-ton elephant stepped on him. Three years later a leopard took a swipe and laid him open. He was also nearly killed by a 450-pound lion but his trusty assistants came to the rescue. There are numerous accounts of painful encounters between Nagel and badgers, bears, porcupines, tigers and zebras. Once, a python tried to make a meal of Nagel but he got the snake in a headlock and beat him at his own squeeze game.
Locals would also call Nagel out for neighborhood wildlife problems. He captured a bobcat that was eating the poodles of the rich ladies living in River Oaks. He lassoed a wayward bull elk and a lioness that both escaped the zoo and were wandering city streets. A city filled with bayous, he was also a very popular alligator catcher when populations would become problematic.
Nagel was quite a character who also carried a pistol whenever he was on duty. His pistol came in handy when he saved a guest to the zoo from being mauled by a Bengal Tiger. This action earned him a gold medal from the City of Houston. And it may be his feisty character that ultimately led to his controversial demise and dogged refusal to leave the Houston Zoo even after death.
You see, he got himself into a bit of trouble with the law. He was accused of abuses of power by the City Park Commission. Upon the Commission's recommendation, Houston Mayor, Walter Monteith, rescinded Nagel's special commission as zoo police officer. But, true to Nagel's strong-willed character (after all, when military life didn't agree with him he ignored the rules, jumped ship and went AWOL), Nagel continued with his armed zoo patrol which ended up getting him shot dead by a legitimate law enforcement officer in 1941.
When Nagel noticed some youngsters going at in their car in the zoo parking lot, he crept into some bushes and watched. A police officer on patrol also noticed the amorous pair (and Nagel, the peeping Tom). Stopping to question the pair, the officer asked if they knew that they had an audience which, indeed, surprised them. As the officer approached Nagel, intending to handcuff him and take him down to the pokey for a firm discussion about where, exactly, his jurisdiction was (within the confines of the zoo's grounds), Nagel decided he would not be treated in such a way. He resisted arrest. And, he was armed with his pistol. Which the officer claimed he began to reach for. So, said officer blasted him 6 times with his own pistol until Nagel lay dead in the road.
And what of Nagel? Some say he is still around, particularly hanging out in the Commissary, overseeing the food preparation for all the animals. This seems reasonable since the Commissary is the closest building to the area where he died. Staff reports hearing voices early in the morning and seeing a shadowy figure that resembles a man walking about. Zoo officials have even gone so far as to have paranormal investigators get involved. The only thing this produced were a couple of electronic voice phenomena (EVP) recordings that do sound like human voices.
But who would he be talking to? The gringa thinks maybe to the consciousness of animals that have died at the zoo. Maybe death was the most wonderful thing to happen to a zookeeper devoted to all of those animals. Now there will be no nasty misunderstandings leading to getting bit or sliced and diced. Kind of makes dying not seem so scary after all.
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The fight to remove confederate-era monuments has settled securely into St. Augustine, Fla., the ancient seaside town that also hosted a civil rights movement in the 1960s. The modern movement is led largely by Rev. Ron Rawls. Rawls is the pastor of the St. Paul A.M.E. Church in historic Lincolnville, which was often used as a meeting place in the 1960s for the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his supporters.
On Nov. 18, it was chosen as the starting point for a rally to remove the confederate-era monuments in downtown St. Augustine. Over 100 people marched from St. Paul A.M.E. church to the Plaza de la Constitución.
A protestor and member of the Jacksonville Progressive Coalition holds up her fist as three million Christmas lights are turned on all at once. For the people who want the confederate-era monuments removed, the statues are more than a piece of history - they are a constant reminder of slavery and oppression against minorities.
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Myopia (Nearsighted)
In the Normal Eye, light rays pass through the cornea (clear front portion of the eye), through the lens, and are focused on the retina (back portion of the eye). Once focused on the retina, information is transmitted by millions of tiny nerve bundles via the optic nerve to the brain where these images are translated into what we know as "sight." When light rays are focused in front of, instead of on, the retina, we describe this condition as myopia, or nearsightedness. When the light rays are focused behind the retina, then hyperopia, or farsightedness, results.
Hyperopia (Farsighted)
Hyperopia -or farsightedness, has been one of the most challenging problems that we have faced. Also hyperopia is sometimes difficult for patients to understand. It is important to remember that hyperopia is basically opposite from myopia or nearsightedness. The things that cause an individual to become hyperopic are as follows:
A common eye condition most often caused by a misshaped or irregular cornea. Astigmatism is a refractive error which results in blurred or distorted vision. In most cases, astigmatism is correctable with glasses or contact lenses. The Shreveport astigmatism treatment can also require laser vision correction, performed by Dr. Lusk.
Through the natural aging process, changes occur in the lens of the eye which interfere with our ability to see clearly. The first change begins about the age of forty when the lens loses its elasticity and begins to harden. When this occurs, the lens can no longer change shape to focus properly. As a result, close objects cannot be seen clearly and reading begins to be a problem. This hardening of the lens is called presbyopia. Presbyopia treatment in Shreveport is provided by Lusk Eye Specialists and one of the most experienced surgeons, Dr. Lusk.
Cataract Surgery
With a clear normal lens, the images are focused clearly on the retina. Vision is clear. With a cataract, the lens is cloudy, causing the image to become blurred and yellowed. Vision is hazy and colors become faded.
Glaucoma Treatment
It is estimated that glaucoma is threatening the vision of two out of every hundred persons age 35 and over. Glaucoma can result in blindness, and is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States today. We refer to glaucoma as the "silent thief" because glaucoma typically has no symptoms until partial vision loss has occurred. Loss of vision due to glaucoma is irreversible. Shreveport glaucoma treatment is provided by Dr. Lusk at Lusk Eye Specialists. It's very important to maintain regular eye exams to prevent glaucoma or the leading complications associated with glaucoma.
Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration – is the leading cause of impaired reading or detailed vision. It is caused by the breakdown of the macula, the central portion of the retina. Although macular degeneration causes distortion of central and color vision, side vision is not affected. Macular Degeneration treatment in Shreveport can be assited by Lusk Eye Specialists.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy – is the leading cause of blindness among adults. Approximately, 25% of current diabetics have some form of the disease. The risk of developing diabetic retinopathy increases with the age of the diabetic person and the duration of the disease. It is estimated that 90% of diabetics may experience some for of diabetic retinopathy over the course of their life. However, only a small percentage of those developing diabetic retinopathy have serious vision problems and even a smaller percentage become blind.


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The Barn booking terms & conditions
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Booking, Confirmation and Payment
We have tried to make reserving at The Barn as a positive and hassle free experience;
- You can book as far in advance or as close to the date as you like, but of course the longer you leave it is less likely that The Barn will be available,
- If you book more than 4 weeks in advance we ask for 25% of the cost of the stay as a non-refundable deposit, the remainder is due 4 weeks prior to the stay which is also then non-refundable. We will remind you but if we do not receive the balance we will assume you no longer want the cottage and we will cancel your reservation.
- If you are booking within 4 weeks of your stay we ask for 100% of the cost of the stay as a non-refundable payment.
- By making a full or deposit payment you are accepting these terms and conditions.
- Our preferred method of payment is by bank transfer, via PayPal or cheque. Credit cards can be accepted if none of these payment methods is possible.
- Please ensure there are sufficient funds in your account as we will need to pass on to you any bank charges for refused payments.
- Once we have received your payment in cleared funds, we will then send you confirmation of your reservation and ask that you inform us (within 7 days) if any details are incorrect,
- If you want to add something later just get in touch.
Cancelling or changing your reservation
If for some reason you need to cancel and change your reservation we've tried to make that easy too;
- Your deposit is non-refundable should you wish to cancel your reservation and for cancellations within 4 weeks of your stay the full payment is non-refundable. Let us know as soon as possible so that we can make every effort to contact others that may want to stay in the cottage at that time,
- Let us know you need to cancel either by phone, email or post.
- If you use email or post and you don't hear from us within 3 days please get in touch again in case of technical difficulties,
- If we do re-book the cottage for the whole or part of your intended stay we will refund the relevant proportion of your payment less an administration fee of £40,
- If you have booked other services or activities then we will refund this as long as it is cancelled more than 2 weeks before the stay.
If you need to change the date of your stay we will be as flexible as possible to accommodate your wishes; dates can be amended up to 4 weeks before your stay for a charge of £40 and subject to availability. Within 4 weeks of your stay this will be treated as a cancellation (see points above).
You are strongly recommended to take out holiday insurance, personal liability, personal accident and medical expense insurance to cover any such eventualities.
Once your reservation is confirmed we will make every effort to provide you with The Barn experience you have booked. However in extreme circumstances outside of our control (known as Force Majeure and which includes type of events for example such as; natural disasters causing flooding or fire) we may be forced to offer you an alternative property or even cancel completely.
During your holiday
The Barn, The Gym and the gardens are very precious to us; once you visit you will understand why. So please bear in mind:
- Accidents do happen but please take reasonable care of the Property and its contents; basically leave it as you found it. If you do break or damage anything please let us know so that we can remedy it for you or at least for the next guest.
- Whilst we do not take a formal security deposit we do reserve the right to charge you for additional costs incurred due to repair, replacement or loss as a result of damage caused during your stay. These charges can include but are not limited to; costs for excessive cleaning required if the property is not left as you found it, costs for repair or replacement due to damage caused, costs for what is considered as unreasonable use of utilities such as electricity based on the experience of previous seasons.
- By making a full or deposit payment you are accepting these terms and conditions and therefore you are agreeing to pay for such repair, replacement or loss as a result of damage caused by you or member of your party. Costs will be billed to you by The Barn after your stay, and will need to be paid within seven days of receipt.
- The Barn is arranged for a particular number of people to enjoy the experience, this can only be exceeded in exceptional circumstances and by previous agreement as it deters from The Barn experience for all.
- Dogs are allowed at The Barn at no extra cost. However they must not be allowed upstairs, on the furniture or left alone in the Property, it's not fair on your pet or The Barn.
- To allow us to fully prepare the cottage you should arrive after 3pm and vacate by 11.00am on the day of departure unless otherwise agreed with us.
- The Barn and Gym are no smoking areas.
- During your stay please consider others; neighbours (if there are any), the owners and the next guest.
- To allow us to provide a great experience the Property Owner or representative will need access to the Property during the period of your stay.
- If the worst happens and we have to ask you to leave because of your behaviour or, even worse, you decide to you do not want to stay for the duration of your reservation this will be treated as you cancelling your reservation and we therefore we will not be able to refund or compensate you in any way.
- As well as The Barn, please take care of your own items during your stay; Guests' personal belongings and vehicles (together with their contents) are left at the Property entirely at your own risk.
The Barn's Responsibilities
The written confirmation The Barn establishes a binding contract between you and the Property Owner. We will do our best, to give you, our guests, prompt assistance in the unlikely event of any complaints or claims.
In what we would very much hope is the unlikely event that you are unhappy with any aspect of your stay, you should contact the owner of The Barn soon as possible (and in any event within 7 days of the end of the stay) with full details of the problem.
Before you go to the trouble of making a complaint please bear in mind that the Property Owner is not responsible for any aspect of your holiday other than the accommodation, services and activities booked and held at The Barn and not for any other aspect of your holiday booked through third parties.
You should have an enjoyable and memorable experience whatever the weather but please note that if you are subject to inconvenience due to weather conditions, it is with regret that the weather is one of those finishing touches for which we cannot accept any responsibility.
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The journey taken to reach a destination is as important and exciting as the destination itself. One such journey is a Cruise trip. It gives you a wonderful experience of the sea, which is a world in itself. We bring you some of the cruise journeys that can give you a memorable trip.
Southeast Asia
Cruise journey through South-east Asia will include a journey through a number of countries located between India, China and Australia; the highlight being Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.
Cruises: Viking Emerald, Mariner of the Sea, Diamond Princess
Attractions: Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hoi An, Ho Chi Min city
Best time: November – March
The Greek Isles
Greece is the ultimate Place for a cruise journey. Blessed with bright blue seas, white villages, medieval historic sites, good food and picturesque islands, the Greek Isles will take your breath away! Athens and Istanbul are two points of attraction.
Cruises: Equinox, Azamara Quest, Wind Star
Attractions: Santorini, Rhodes, Mykonos and islands such as Kos and Chania.
Best time: May – October
The Norwegian Fjords
Norway is another place replete with natural beauty along the coast. It has a full 1,570-mile length coast of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Norway entices you with its high mountains and colourful wildflower fields and medieval cathedrals. Other places along the journey are Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Dover and Southampton.
Cruises: Hurtigruten, Royal Caribbean International, MSC Cruises, Silversea, Seabourn
Attractions: Arctic Norway, Oslo, Boat trips to Stavanger
Best time: June – August
The British Virgin Islands and Eastern Caribbean
The British Virgin Islands are amongst the most sought-after Cruise journeys of the world. It consists of various famous islands such as Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Peter Island, Norman Island, and Cooper Island. Also, you get to see the beauty of St Lucia's twin volcanic peaks, Antiguan and Puerto Rican rainforests and Grand Turk's renowned coral reefs.
Cruises: MSC, Costa, St. Bart's
Attractions: Bahamas, Half Moon Cay, Labadee, Miami
Best time: December – April
Tahiti and the South Pacific
South Pacific is a paradise for cruise journeys! It lifts you the perfect weather, clean beaches and blue seas. You could explore the famous Easter Island's ancient Moai statues as well. With beautiful scenery of high volcanic peaks, and to lush green forests, it makes to your list of journeys to take. Many cruises begin in Papeete, Tahiti, or Honolulu, Hawaii, and run for a week or two.
Cruises: Paul Gauguin, Royal Caribbean, Princess
Attractions: Mt. Fiji, Micronesia, Tonga, Cook Islands
Best time: May – October
Earlier, Antarctica used to be the most inaccessible places on earth. Thanks to the researchers and explorers, this part of the world have become one of the sought-after adventurous cruise journeys. There are more than 20 cruise ships sailing across Antarctica to choose from.
Cruises: Crystal Cruises, Azamara, Holland America, Ponant
Attractions: South Georgis, Falklands, South Shetland Islands
Best time: November – March
Australia and New Zealand
This is one of the loveliest cruise journeys that sails between Sydney and Auckland and New Zealand. The cruise sails across Fiordland National Park, Australian ports of Melbourne and Hobart, Tasmania or the New Zealand ports like Napier and Wellington.
Cruises: Pacific Pearl, Orion, Crystal
Attractions: Auckland, Wellington, Sydney, Honolulu
Best time: October – February


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The Washington and Lee University Library is ordering a new book by Richard G. Williams, Jr. entitled Lexington, Virginia and the Civil War (History Press, March 2013).
One of the ways authors gather material for such books is to work with experts in the field, and this volume's "Acknowledgements" includes the following: "I would like to thank the good folks at the Leyburn Library, Special Collections, Washington and Lee University. Seth Goodheart's passion and enthusiasm for Lexington's history, along with his assistance in obtaining images for the book, was indispensable. I feel as if I've made a new friend in Seth."
Congraulations to Seth and the rest of our Special Collections staff — who, frankly, do this sort of thing all the time.
More information on the book is available from the publisher.


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Paulsen Empowers Farmers to Share the Story of Ag
January 28, 2019
January 28, 2019
If you eat, you're involved in agriculture. Those who work in the agriculture industry understand that statement inside and out, but the majority of consumers are at least three generations removed from the farm. That means it's more important than ever for farmers to share their stories with consumers to connect that audience with where their food comes from.
Sharing the story of agriculture with consumers, lawmakers and youth was the topic of a presentation that Paulsen Public Relations Specialist Sarah Hill gave at the Sioux Empire Livestock Show in Sioux Falls, S.D., on Friday, January 25.
Hill talked about various ways that farmers can connect with consumers and shared videos from companies and organizations that are doing a great job of telling the story of ag already. She also encouraged attendees to find ways to educate legislators about agricultural topics and to get involved in the political process in a variety of ways. Ideas for getting kids excited about agriculture were also discussed.
This was the first year that the Sioux Empire Livestock Show, sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, hosted a local speaker series for show guests. Joining Hill in the lineup were Jim Woster and Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Tenhaken. This year's event was held in conjunction with the Sioux Falls Farm Show, held at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.


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I feel very fortunate to have grown up closely with my cousins. While living in Texas, we visited family almost every weekend – my mom's family most of the time… sometimes my dad's. After my dad moved to Reno, I spent my summers, and many a Christmas season, in Reno. I also lived there for a little while.
I don't remember exactly when or how Mark and Nancy became my favorite cousins… probably it was all the time we spent together either at their house or at The Lake – Lake Lahontan. We learned to water ski together, to fish together, to ride motorbikes together. We spent nights looking at the stars and days swimming in the lake, or in the swimming pool and hot tub back at the "Compound" – a group of 4 motor homes with a boathouse on some land just outside the Lahontan park area.
I was able to spend some extra time with them last week, along with their mother – my Auntie Pearl. My Uncle Jim recently died, and I really wanted to be there. At least I was able to take a few days and hang out. I've greatly missed them – they aren't terribly active online or on social websites, although I've watched and looked for them over the years.
Fortunately, Nancy has an iPhone and likes to communicate via texting, and Mark will text and watches his email. I'm like a "tornado in a trailer park" now – happy as can be that I've found them again, connected again! They live super close to where I often travel for work (although super far away from my home). I plan on making a side trip to visit them every time I travel to the San Jose area for work — if I can swing it.
I spent a day and a night with my Auntie Pearl and cooked dinner (my simply grilled swordfish recipe… except we used ahi tuna), plus some vanilla creme brule. Then I spent a day with Nancy. The highlights were getting my hair cut (Nancy is a stylist), watching some movies and meeting one of her cats, Peaches (left). They are apparently very shy, and it was raining and thundering, so they hid under her bed. But Peaches eventually came out and we made friends. I've only seen her other cat in pictures. By the way, if you need your hair cut, styled, colored, or anything else – and you are in the Reno area, Nancy is the best. Call Bellissima and ask for her. She'll make your day simply by smiling at you!
Mark lives out near the Moon Rocks and is an avid motocross rider with plenty of trophies in his career. As you can see in this picture, I geared up and went riding with him! I have my motorcycle license, although I don't currently own one. I spent many summers puttering around Lake Lahontan on mini-bikes and a small motorcycle. I don't think I ever wore a helmet back then! We did some four-wheeling until the rain stopped, then rode bikes for a little while, played some darts. Mark is now giving tours around the very special and little known trails in the area. Check it out and reserve a slot! You won't be disappointed!
I love my extended family dearly, but Mark and Nancy hold a very special place in my heart, and I love them with all that I am!


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Miniature Horse Show Causes Ruckus on Size
(CN) – Two miniature horse enthusiasts say the American Miniature Horse Association defamed them after a squabble at a horse show in Texas. The plaintiffs say the ruckus started when a man protested their entry and his mother, who ran the show, accepted his protest.
Lee Crutchfield and Kirby Jones, who run the Aloha Training Center, say non-AMHA member, nonparty James Walsh, protested Crutchfield's miniature horse entry.
Then, they say, Pamela Walsh, the show manager who accepted her son's protest, wrote a letter to the AMHA, claiming that Crutchfield had cheated in the protest measurement of his horse.
The plaintiffs say that though they were never officially censured by the AMHA, the defendants circulated slanderous emails about the horse measurement to a Yahoo! group.
Crutchfield says one message claimed, falsely, that he had a history of cheating in AMHA shows. He says one message referred to him as "a cancer eating us [AMHA] from the inside out."
The plaintiffs demand $2.5 million for damage to their business and personal reputations.
They are represented in Tarrant County Court, Fort Worth, by Alison Rowe Equine Legal Services of Bryan, Texas.


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When I decided to get a Personal Trainer three years ago I remember my trainer asking if I had a goal that I had set for myself, I said that I had always dreamt of doing the 13 miles Tough Mudder as my sister did it and I've wanted to do it ever since. But I could NEVER do that, I'm far to unfit for Tough Mudder! He said that Tough Mudder was a good goal and definitely achievable, I said to him 'but you don't understand, I am NOT Tough Mudder fit and the obstacles are really hard!' and my trainers response was "well life is not a dress rehearsal!".
I had 4 months to train for this event. I went from doing no exercise to intense one to one personal training sessions with a ex-marine, which can I say was brutal! I remember my first session and I had to go outside for fresh air as I thought I was going to be sick, my PT's response was "you know I give my employees a bonus if they make their clients sick!". If I had any energy at that time and my boxing was up to scratch I would have knocked him out there and then.
I can't describe how nervous I was training for Tough Mudder. It was undoubtedly the hardest thing I have ever mental trained for. To top that off I got shin splints while training (which I have never had before) so training was becoming extremely difficult! I remember saying to my PT a week before Tough Mudder and still not being able to put any weight on my legs "you do know I've got Tough Mudder this weekend" and his response was "well you've got to die at some point in your life!".
I couldn't sleep the night before the event. I had nightmare that I would die somewhere on the course and also thinking that I had put so much effort into my training that the training just wasn't enough for Tough Mudder!
When we got to the event (I was doing it with my best friend) I remember looking around and thinking 'oh my god there is only two of us in a team, how on earth are we going to get up a 8ft wall!'. When we lined up at the start the atmosphere was insane! It was like a festival, but a muddy one. Everyone was extremely nervous but very excited at the same time. The commentator made us vow that we were all one team and we would look after each other, it was not a race! Then I realised that this day was going to be a really good day.
Tough Mudder is called Tough Mudder for a reason. The obstacle were hard but because everyone worked together it was an amazing experience, just to see how everyone would help anyone who needed it. I remember getting to the second obstacle, three 8ft walls, one after the other and my friend and I looked at each and our hearts sank. We were both thinking the same thing, if we can't get over this we might as well go home now. All of a sudden a man turned to me and said 'would you like a lift up love?'. Luckily this man was very tall, but I was still thinking 'how on earth am I suppose to get onto your shoulders!'. Some how I got on his shoulders and another man at the top pulled me up. I suddenly thought 'now THIS is what team work is all about!'. After that I thought I could conquer absolutely anything!
It was weird because when I was training I didn't feel like my strength was improving, but when I got to the obstacles where you had to use your strength Sugar Me my strength kicked in! I remember climbing across the monkey bars and there was a pool of ice cold water underneath me and I got to the last two bars and I was just about to let go because just couldn't do it anymore and then my PT's voice came into my head "Man Up Skipper and finish it!" and you know what?! I blooming well completed it!
The terrain was ridiculous. Extremely hilly and because it rained we were slipping everywhere but because everyone was in the same situation it wasn't actually that bad. I remember running up a very steep hill and a group of men behind me were chanting "pizza and beer" over and over again which made everyone laugh. It just shows that what ever the weather or situation if the spirits are high everyone is happy.
I remember running through the finish and wanting to cry. I have always wanted to do something like this and never thought in a million years I would be able to do it. I say this a lot nowadays but it just shows that if you put in the hard work and effort then you will see the results! Anyone can do anything they want to do and I am living proof of that!


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(A) Subject to division (B) of this section, the clerk of the court of common pleas shall report to the state public defender all cases in which an indigent person was convicted of a felony, all cases in which reimbursement is required by section 2949.20 of the Revised Code, and all cost bills for transportation that are prepared pursuant to section 2949.17 of the Revised Code. The reports shall be filed for each fiscal quarter within thirty days after the end of the quarter on a form prescribed by the state public defender and shall be accompanied by a certification of a judge of the court that in all cases listed in the report the defendant was determined to be indigent and convicted of a felony or that the case is reported pursuant to section 2949.20 of the Revised Code and that for each transportation cost bill submitted pursuant to section 2949.17 of the Revised Code that the convicted felon was determined to be indigent. The state public defender shall review the reports received under this division and prepare a transportation cost voucher and a quarterly subsidy voucher for each county for the amounts the state public defender finds to be correct. To compute the quarterly subsidy, the state public defender first shall subtract the total of all transportation cost vouchers that the state public defender approves for payment for the quarter from one-fourth of the state public defender's total appropriation for criminal costs subsidy for the fiscal year of which the quarter is part. The state public defender then shall compute a base subsidy amount per case by dividing the remainder by the total number of cases from all counties the state public defender approves for subsidy for the quarter. The quarterly subsidy voucher for each county shall then be the product of the base subsidy amount times the number of cases submitted by the county and approved for subsidy for the quarter. Payment shall be made to the clerk.
The clerk shall keep a record of all cases submitted for the subsidy in which the defendant was bound over to the court of common pleas from the municipal court. Upon receipt of the quarterly subsidy, the clerk shall pay to the clerk of the municipal court, for municipal court costs in such cases, an amount that does not exceed fifteen dollars per case, shall pay foreign sheriffs for their services, and shall deposit the remainder of the subsidy to the credit of the general fund of the county. The clerk of the court of common pleas then shall stamp the clerk's records "subsidy costs satisfied."
(B) If notified by the state public defender under section 2949.201 of the Revised Code that, for a specified state fiscal year, the general assembly has not appropriated funding for reimbursement payments pursuant to division (A) of this section, the clerk of the court of common pleas is exempt for that state fiscal year from the duties imposed upon the clerk by division (A) of this section and by sections 2949.17 and 2949.20 of the Revised Code. Upon providing the notice described in this division, the state public defender is exempt for that state fiscal year from the duties imposed upon the state public defender by division (A) of this section.
Effective Date: 09-29-1999.


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Honeymoon Packages Perth - Find Your Ideal Honeymoon in Perth or Abroad
And now its time to relax and unwind from all your wedding hype and let the stunning fact that you're MARRIED really sink in. Best done away together somewhere to cement your commitments to each other and keep on celebrating on from your big day, your way. Whether it's an overseas trip- all tropics and cocktails or a log cabin nestled away in the Southwest, your honeymoon is your time. Read More...
Honeymoons in Perth, Interstate or Abroad
So make it the best in your life. Be wary of a slight anti climax after the hype of the wedding preparations, which probably engulfed you for the best part of the last year. It's a good time to take stock before entering the real world of married life. When packing for you holiday, pack half of the your clothing in your husbands bag and half of his in yours, that way if one bag goes astray, you won't waste a honeymoon worrying over it.
Attend the 2015 Perth Bride Exhibition on the 1st of March at the Hyatt Regency, Perth and explore a range of honeymoon packages to suit you!!


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EDMONTON - Anglers won't be able to keep fish from one of Alberta's most popular rivers while the government studies the effects of a major pipeline spill.
The catch-and-release restriction on the Red Deer River effective Tuesday is to remain for the rest of this season and possibly into the next, said Dave Ealey of Alberta Environment.
"It's a proactive effort on our part to enable us to do a better job to see if there was any impact from the oil spill," he said.
On June 7, a pipeline owned by Plains Midstream Canada leaked up to 475,000 litres of oil into the river near Sundre. The leak fouled shorelines and closed a popular downstream recreational lake to fishing and swimming for weeks.
Plains Midstream says water quality in the river has returned to near normal and the impact on wildlife has been minimal. Gleniffer Lake reopened the July long weekend.
But fishing guides and landowners along the river fear the spill may have killed off the insects fish feed on and reduced the number of young fish that survived.
Ealey said scientists want to determine if there are any changes to the age distribution of fish populations.
"If we had an effect, it's potentially on the younger fish," he said. "We don't want to not be aware of any change in age structure."
Fish samples will also be assessed for contaminants and there will be long-term monitoring, said the department.
Cleaning up damage to habitat is the responsibility of the company, said Ealey.
In its most recent update, Plains Midstream said the affected area is returning to its original condition and oil contamination has been removed from the site.
"Remediation of the site is complete," it said on Friday.
Company vice-president Stephen Bart has said compensation will be available to landowners.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed over the spill.
The catch-and-release restriction applies to all sections of the Red Deer River upstream of the Dickson Dam, as well as its tributaries.
The Red Deer is a popular river for both Albertan and foreign anglers, who come to its waters for important sport fish such as mountain whitefish and brown trout.


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Player Name
Corwin Aschel
Front-Line Medic
GO GO GO: Due to his experience with paramedical field work, Corwin is good at timing when to exert himself for a feat of physical prowess, be it reaching a fallen comrade or dead-lifting them to carry them to safety (Strength or Agility). Because of the sheer amount of effort he has to expend, this can tire him out, as well as force him to conserve energy to make such exertations possible.
Diagnosis: Even before becoming part of the Foundation, Corwin has had a very analytical mind, which was an asset in his field of work. Even with limited information, be it sensory or contextual, he can come to conclusions rapidly based on available information (Perception). Too bad he can't always keep them to himself.
Patch It Up: Being a paramedic, Corwin's training gives him a broad range of first aid knowledge, which has only been expanded by the time he's spent in the Foundation. Though he is technically less qualified than someone who has earned their doctorate, he excels at fixing things just enough to keep them working (Medical). Unfortunately, his experience with different medical fields is limited at best, making him near useless in any other context. He's trying to fix that, though, and sometimes obsesses over broadening his medical knowledge.
- Agility: 4
- Strength: 6
- Perception: 6
- Persuasion: 4 (5|Social Bonus)
- Bluff: 4 (5|Social Bonus)
- Medical: 7
- Ranged Weapons: 4
- Melee Weapons: 3 (4|Strength Bonus)
- Physical Defense: 5
- Mental Defense: 5
- Body: 5
- Mind: 5
- Action Points: 3
- Load Limit: 11
- Current Load: 3
- XP Held: 0
- XP Used: 0
- Canteen
- Field Kit
- Aloe Vera
- Aspirin
- Bandages
- Cohesive Bandages
- Cloth Bandages, triangular
- Duct Tape
- Emergency Blanket, mylar
- Gauze Pads
- Ibuprofen
- Isopropyl Alcohol
- Iodine
- Magnifying Lens
- Tweezers
- Foundation PDA
- Gerber Remix Tactical folding knife (+1 Load)
- LED "Shakelight"
- Radio
- SIG Sauer P228*(+1 Load)
- Spare magazines of 9x19mm Parabellum ammunition(+1 Load)
- Binder of sheet music
- Guitar (acoustic)
Personal History
Born in the United States, Corwin Aschel was a paramedic before the event that changed the course of his life. Better known to the Foundation as Incident ██-█ tied to SCP-████, the resulting civilian casualties required the assistance of local first responders. However, due to anomalous effects of the incident, very few first responders were survivors of the incident. Due to the nature of the incident, the high casualty rate, and the confirmation of no anomalous after-effects, all first responders were declared dead and the survivors were integrated into Foundation staff.
In his tenure at the Foundation, Corwin has been bounced back and forth between several sites and emergency response crews. The variety of situations he found himself in have allowed him to increase and expand his first aid knowledge, hone his amateur marksmanship into less of an embarrassment, and improve on his existing natural talent for close-quarters combat, making him less of a liability when administering aid. After several assignments ending in his request for something with less "moral ambiguity", he has been assigned to Area 354. May God have mercy on his soul.
5'6" tall, stocky, and broad, with short-cropped black hair that gets curly if it grows too long and sky-blue eyes. Wears standard-issue fatigues with a Star of Life patch to indicate his Medical staff status. Plays guitar.


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Bolivian court blocks Morales
Katy says: I don't typically comment on stuff from other countries, but this news item about Bolivia is tangentially related to Venezuela. For those who can't read Spanish,...
Katy says: I don't typically comment on stuff from other countries, but this news item about Bolivia is tangentially related to Venezuela.
For those who can't read Spanish, Bolivia's Supreme Court has denied a request by the Morales government to grant "supra-constitutional", "originarian" powers to Bolivia's Constitutional Assembly. In other words, the Court says that Bolivia's Assembly must work within the bounds of the current Constitution because "originarian" powers can only be given to an Assembly when "a State is being created", such as when Bolivia itself was created in the 1820s. It clearly said this was not the case right now.
This strikes me as a major blow to the Morales administration's attempts to establish a revolution in the mold of Hugo Chávez. Let's recall that the beginning of the process in Venezuela did not come about when Chavez was elected. The process really began when the Supreme Court at the time decided to grant the Constitutional Assembly all-encompassing powers, causing justices such as Cecilia Sosa to resign in disgust.
This decision paved the way for a Chávez-controlled Assembly to do away with all existing powers, including the recently-elected Congress, the Prosecutor General and the Supreme Court itself. As a result, we have had to put up with the unchallenged powers of the Ivan Rincons, Isaías Rodriguezes, Clodosbaldo Russians, Francisco Carrasqueros and other assorted yes-men.
The Bolivian Supreme Court seems to have learned something from our histoy.
PS.- Speaking of Chávez's yes-men, I was surprised to learn while I was in Caracas that Jorge Rodríguez's wife works in Miraflores. She is Chávez's chef. That's some bond the three of them have.
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