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Five Minutes With… Sean McGrath, Sr. VP & GM, Connectivity, Auto & Indus. Grp., Dialog Semiconductor
The future lies within energy-efficient connected devices, also known as the consumer IoT. Bluetooth Smart is one of the technologies that'll take us to that eventual future. To show exactly how we get there, I interviewed Sean McGrath, a Senior VP with Dialog Semiconductor. Sean explained that there are still a series of steps required, but the path is clearly illuminated. We also got into what the IoT will look like five years down the road.

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Warning: this is just the sort of earthly paradise one is loathe to leave behind. Rising from the Mekong River at the southern point of Laos, the 4,000 Island archipelago marries bucolic charm with the exotic beauty of South-East Asia.
Mysterious and cut off from the rest of the world for many years, Laos is justly proud of its contrasting landscapes, dotted with caves, waterfalls and temples. Welcome to the Land of a Million Elephants!


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New show! Recorded this one a week ago and in the intervening time the world didn't end so here it is for you now. Featuring:
Black International – A Gilded Palace
Franz Nicolay – Springtime
Edward In Venice – Smokin' Vehicles
Guts – Go To Sleep
Del Lago – Total Recoil
Matthew Mayfield – On Your Knees
The Minerals – Ball of String
Adam Stafford – Athiest Money
Membranes – Do The Supernova
Luther Dickinson – Moonshine
Secret Nation – You Are Mine
Call It Off – Forward or Crazy
Billy Liar – No Cigarettes
Zerbin – Worlds On Fire
The world isn't on fire, but it is windy as hell. Time for me to follow Guts advice and go to sleep. While I do that please sponsor my mum, like the page and subscribe then tell all of your mates about the show
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From its beginnings, Euro Media Group has designed many of its production tools in-house. As a result, the Group has acquired an in-depth knowledge of engineering and integration of services and shares this expertise with its clients.
Located at Videohouse in Belgium, the Projectbuilders department is much more than a simple technical developer and integrator. Projectbuilders is an innovative team of people creating unique designs in OB Units, Sound trucks and studios.
Thanks to its specific operational experience and proven creativity, Projectbuilders knows how to fulfill its client's needs by paying attention to the smallest detail. This is a service of utmost precision, which is the key to its own success.
To come : 1 Sound truck for NRK (Norway)
2013 : 1 Sound truck for DR (Denmark)
2012 : 2 OB trucks for DR (Denmark)
2010 : 2 OB trucks for VRT (Belgium)
2009 : OB truck OB14 for United - (Netherlands), Studios 6-7-8 and post-production from Videohouse (Belgium)
2008 : OB truck OB8 for United (Netherlands)
2007 : OB truck OB15 for United (Netherlands), Vitaya channel (Belgium)
2006 : OB truck OB10 for Videohouse (Belgium), TV station for VT 4 (Belgium)
2005 : Studio 100 (Belgium), Post-production for De Mensen (Belgium)
2004 : OB truck OB 8 for Videohouse (Belgium)
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"I don't really throw much away…"
Sadly, a lot of us do. In fact, the average American tosses 4.38 pounds. Per person. Per day.
That's 60 percent more than in 1960. Of course, we inhabit a completely different world. Our global economy depends on sturdy packaging to survive shipping around the world, our fast-paced lives call for take-out, frozen dinners and fast food and technology delivers the next "must have" in a matter of months rather than years.
We can't turn back the clock, so we must shift our behavior. Simply by being thoughtful about our consumption, practical about our discards and working together to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost as much as possible, we can work together to make a powerful, immediate and lasting impact.
Western is committed to continued partnership with our community to pave "The Way To A Better Environment."


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SANTA ROSA, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014
Keysight Technologies, Inc. today announced it will demonstrate a wide range of new, high-performance flexible test solutions at the European Microwave Week 2014, Oct. 7-9, Rome, Fiera di Roma, Booth F100. The test solutions are used by engineers for designing and testing components for radar systems, antennas and next-generation wireless devices.
Keysight, an eleven year Platinum sponsor of European Microwave Week, will host workshops and demonstrate test solutions in four key areas: aerospace and defense, device characterization, simulation using Keysight's Advanced Design System (ADS), and research and education. Demonstrations will focus on the following areas.
Wideband Signal Generation and Analysis
Learn about capturing and understanding elusive signals and analyze transient signals using Keysight oscilloscopes and sign al analyzers. In combination with real-time spectrum analysis tools, the test system can reveal what is happening inside product designs to solve technical problems for digital communications and radar applications that require demodulation and analysis of wideband signals.
Multi-Emitter Electronic Warfare Test
Learn about signal generation for multi-emitter simulation, from 0 to 40 GHz, and how better simulation fidelity in-the-loop reduces program costs throughout the entire electronic warfare system. Electronic warfare receiver research, development and reprogramming cycles rely on innovative test solutions to drive efficient design and development.
Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration, Reference Solution
Learn how the Multi-Channel Antenna Calibration, Reference Solution, with its breakthrough concepts, dramatically decreases antenna calibration times from weeks to days. By using a high-performance AXIe digitizer platform with multiple, phase-coherent channels and real-time digital down-conversion, measurements can be performed on multiple antenna elements in parallel resulting in faster, highly accurate antenna phase and amplitude measurement results. This Reference Solution provides an entry point and key elements for quick and easy integration into an existing multi-channel antenna calibration test environment.
Material Characterization from mm-Wave to THz
Learn about measuring the relative permittivity and loss tangent of dielectric materials at mm-wave and THz frequency for critical information needed for material and circuit design, modelling, research, manufacturing and quality control. This information is particularly critical for stealth materials, dielectric substrates, microwave food products and biofuels, where accurate characterization of their electromagnetic properties is required.
Complete Characterization of Active Components
Learn how to confirm that today's electronic components, which are highly integrated and embedded with functionality, will work properly in all possible conditions. Test instruments, such as the PNA-X Series of microwave network analyzers, deliver integrated, multifunction measurement capability that can completely characterize active devices like amplifiers, mixers and frequency converters.
Measuring Phase Noise and Noise Figure
Learn about recent improvements in Y-factor noise figure measurement with new USB preamplifiers, noise sources with better calibrations, and better estimation of mismatch uncertainty. Using the cold-noise technique of the PNA-X, with its very accurate source correction methodology, ensures the ultimate noise figure measurement accuracy—especially in a challenging environment like on-wafer measurements.
True EM/Circuit Co-Simulation Capability
Learn how to perform a true EM/circuit co-simulation using Keysight's Advanced Design System, including sweep/optimization with common database architecture in the OpenAccess format. The demonstrations will show frequency and time domain 3D EM simulation examples including EMI/EMC analysis.
RF Power Amplifier Module Design with ADS
Learn how to design a multi-technology RF power amplifier module using ADS layout. The demonstrations will consist of a module design approach, environment setup, incorporating multiple technologies such as setting up substrate definitions, floor planning, routing, inductor design, full module simulation, verification and export for manufacturing.
Innovative Solutions for Research
Learn how to develop multifunction and multiport scalable test beds for research projects with PXI-based measurement setups. Understand the benefits of multiple measurement functionalities, switching, attenuation and other components integrated into a single, "ready-to-go" chassis. Experience the same measurement science, using known and proven Keysight software, to make measurements that can be quickly correlated and transferred between traditional benchtop instruments and PXI-based setups throughout the product development lifecycle.
Research on 5G and mmW Communication
Learn how to generate and analyze a variety of millimeter-wave communications signals, including 802.11ad, 5G, and backhaul with a flexible suite of solutions including generators, upconverters, downconverters, analyzers and power sensors.
Keysight Technical Workshops
Keysight's 'Connect with the Experts' workshops will allow attendees to meet Keysight industry experts focused on the following topics:
Register for the Keysight technical workshops at www.keysight.com/find/eumw2014.
For additional information about Keysight's solutions, go to www.keysight.com/find/Cellular for cellular solutions, www.keysight.com/find/WirelessConnectivity for wireless connectivity solutions and www.keysight.com/find/AD for aerospace and defense solutions.
On Sept. 19, 2013, Agilent Technologies announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies through a tax-free spinoff of its electronic measurement business. The new company, Keysight Technologies, began operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Agilent on Aug. 1, 2014 with a full separation anticipated in early November 2014. Keysight is expected to trade on the NYSE under the symbol KEYS.
Keysight is a global electronic measurement technology and market leader helping to transform its customers' measurement experience through innovation in wireless, modular, and software solutions. Keysight provides electronic measurement instruments and systems and related software, software design tools and services used in the design, development, manufacture, installation, deployment and operation of electronic equipment. Information about Keysight is available at www.keysight.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is subject to the safe harbors created therein. The forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, information regarding Keysight's separation of the electronic measurement business; future revenues, earnings and profitability; the future demand for the company's products and services; and customer expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause Keysight's results to differ materially from management's current expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, unforeseen changes in the strength of our customers' businesses; unforeseen changes in the demand for current and new products, technologies, and services; customer purchasing decisions and timing, and the risk that we are not able to realize the savings expected from integration and restructuring activities.
In addition, other risks that Keysight faces include those detailed in Keysight's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10, and amendments thereto. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of Keysight's management and on currently available information. Keysight undertakes no responsibility to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.
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When I signed in this morning, the numbers of e-mails in the in box were counting upwards like a clock. Of course, the numbers went beyong the 59 seconds that a clock would be ticking off.
I did my morning check of gold and see it has risen. The dollar has risen also. That is something you do not see very often. The world's financial markets are shaky, but my computer seems shakier. The editorial program crashed, so I think I will post this before everything shuts down.


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Porsche is readying a fresh assault on the super-limo segment, with an all-new Panamera set to debut at the Paris Motor Show in October.
Built on Porsche's Modular Standard Platform (MSB), Panamera 'G2' will debut new engines and promises a massive lift in both dynamic ability and technology for Porsche's executive express.
A full range of variants will be available, but of most interest to MOTOR folk will be the range-topping Turbo and 4S performance petrol and diesel models.
Yes, diesel. Not traditionally a performance choice, the new Panamera mounts a strong case thanks to a 310kW/850Nm 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 diesel.
Its 4S petrol sibling utilises a 327kW/570Nm 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 adopted from Audi, while the big daddy Turbo debuts Porsche's new 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 that thumps out 405kW/769Nm and allows this near-two-tonne behemoth to hit 100km/h in just 3.7sec.
Not enough? You'll want the 441kW Turbo S, which drops the benchmark sprint time to a supercar-hunting 3.5sec.
All models use a newly-developed eight-speed version of Porsche's dual-clutch PDK gearbox, future-proofed to handle 1000Nm, while start-stop and cylinder-on-demand features mean the new boosted V8 uses up to 20 per cent less fuel than the current 4.8-litre twin-turbo V8.
Further improvements to both performance and efficiency come courtesy of Porsche's new MSB platform, which will also underpin the next-generation Bentley Continental.
Body stiffness is claimed to have increased by 50 per cent while up to 100kg has been saved. Porsche is promising a level of dynamic ability that will take the Panamera far beyond its Mercedes-AMG S63 and Audi S8 plus opposition into the realm of Ferrari's GTC4 Lusso.
Air suspension is standard on the Turbo (steel springs for lesser models), as are active dampers, and a raft of active suspension trickery first seen on the 911 also makes its debut, including rear-wheel steering and electronically-controlled anti-roll bars.
Engine, gearbox and chassis settings can all be controlled via the steering-wheel mounted drive mode selector, and the steering is now electrically-assisted due to the need to incorporate myriad driver assistance systems.
All the usual gizmos will be present, including lane assist, blind-spot monitoring and active cruise control and emergency braking, but Panamera G2 also introduces Porsche's InnoDrive system.
Best described as a supplementary electronic brain, InnoDrive monitors traffic in every direction, can recognise pedestrians and has the ability to drive semi-autonomously.
The tech-fest continues inside with the current Panamera's aircraft-style button-fest centre console replaced by a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen, with frequently-used secondary controls accessed via another touchscreen surrounding the gear selector.
Two more digital displays are present on either side of the central tachometer, the left displaying all vehicle-related information and the right dedicated to connectivity.
Thankfully, the first Panamera's most polarising feature – its styling – has been vastly improved for G2. Heavily influenced by the Panamera Sport Turismo Concept from the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the result is more sleek coupe/sedan and less humpback whale on wheels. A wagon variant, slated for 2019, is arguably even better looking.
Pricing and local availability will be confirmed closer to the car's October reveal, however the added technology is unlikely to come cheap.
Expect prices to rise across the board, starting at just over $300,000 for the 4S and running to $400,000 for the Turbo, with a late-2017 arrival a pretty safe bet.


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well the devs dosnt visit the sugestion forum alot maybee they do but they never post here ...
I'm all for a higer rpm if it's realistic.
i personally think that we have proven that to be realistic...
what kind of practical ROF do you think a mauser rifle would have if you didnt have loading clips for them and had to load each round individually? 7 maby 8 rpm?
BAMwell the devs dosnt visit the sugestion forum alot maybee they do but they never post here ...
then why do they have one? kinda pointless dont you think?
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Maybe it's because 90% of all suggestions have been suggested before and 5% are just bad ideas and 4% are good ideas but which can not be made / coded without and SDK on the current engine...
But they do visit once in a while.
then how hard is it to just say "this has been suggested before and we have delt with it already." or just say: not until the SDK comes out. instead of just leaving us hangin' any kind of response is better than no response at all.
anywho... back to the subject. the AT-rifles damage is (IMHO) adequate, but the ROF is way off... so up the ROF instead and increase the reload time... we should be able to get a good balance of realism vs. gameplay then.
oh i hate seeing this falling back into the pile without a decent answer... c'mon guys! how about it?


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Back on deck with feet under the desk again.....
We are home again after a wonderful week away in Rarotonga together, Penny scored 11 out of 10 for arranging such a lovely holiday where all you can do is stop and relax, enjoy a delectable selection of exotic foods with the occasional wine and cocktail, I even go to read 3 books lazing by the pool / sea.
Rarotonga is a very nice place to go when you only have a short time out and need to recharge the batteries, very few shops to get side tracked in, just full on relaxation, entertainment ......not too hard.
Looking forward to catching up with you all, we have landed a couple of pieces of the beautiful new Lindemann componebts, a Streamer/CD/Network payer and matching stereo amp to trial in our own setting and we have a new selection of Ayon gear on its way to us shortly, to replace all our gear thats been sold, so lots of toys to enjoy.


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Federal authorities have arrested and charged a Henrico County, Va., woman who they say wrote Facebook posts supportive of the Islamic State and offered to help someone connect with the terrorist group in Syria, court documents show.
Heather Elizabeth Coffman, 29, is charged with making a false statement regarding an offense involving international or domestic terrorism. Coffman, it seems, was caught in a sting and unknowingly offered to help an undercover FBI agent connect someone with the Islamic State in Syria, according to a federal affidavit. Authorities say she lied to investigators who were looking into her support of the extremist group.
The case seems to be another example of the Islamic State's robust presence on social media and the influence it is having on Americans. Two months ago, a 19-year-old from suburban Denver pleaded guilty to trying to help the terrorist organization after she tried to board a flight to reach Turkey. She reportedly was trying to connect with a man she met online. And last month, three teenage girls from the Denver area were detained at an airport in Germany and questioned about possibly trying to join the Islamic State. A school official said the girls were victims of an "online predator."
It is unclear what cultivated Coffman's interest in the Islamic State or whether she possessed the means to connect anyone with the group.
Mark Henry Schmidt, Coffman's defense attorney, said the young woman was born and raised in the United States, lived with her parents and cared for her 7-year-old child. He said that he was unaware of any tangible foreign connection, and initially the case seemed to him one of "Facebook going badly."
"As far as I know she hasn't traveled anywhere. Her connections with the outside world would be on the Internet," Schmidt said. "I imagine you can get into trouble on the Internet, but I imagine you can also think a lot more's going on than really is. If nothing else, this is certainly a cautionary tale about the Internet."
According to the FBI affidavit, Coffman told an undercover agent that she had previously arranged for a man she termed her "husband" to travel to Turkey so he could meet with Islamic State facilitators and eventually make his way into Syria. She described "concrete steps" she had taken to achieve that, according to the affidavit. But Coffman and the man soon separated and he backed out of the plan, according to the affidavit.
The FBI's investigation of Coffman seemed to begin in April, as agents took note of her postings on Facebook and sought search warrants to access her various accounts. On June 23, for example, Coffman posted two images with text that included a fuller name for the Islamic State: "We are all ISIS, Islamic State of Iraq & Sham," according to the affidavit. On June 28, when someone asked why Coffman was expressing support for the group, she responded, "I love ISIS!" according to the affidavit.
Coffman later wrote about persuading her sister to develop an interest in the Islamic State and said, "My dad is a little angry because I got her into all this jihad stuff," according to the affidavit. A woman who identified herself as Coffman's mother declined to comment Monday.
An FBI agent posing as someone with views similar to Coffman's made contact with her in July and, some months later, told her about an associate who wanted to travel to Syria to fight with the Islamic State, according to the affidavit. Coffman offered to help the associate connect with a facilitator and claimed to be able to verify the facilitator's legitimacy, according to the affidavit.
She told the agent last month that she had done so but that the facilitator was unresponsive, according to the affidavit. She declined to turn over the facilitator's contact information to the undercover agent, according to the affidavit.
Court records suggest that Coffman suspected law enforcement officials might be monitoring her. At one point, she developed a code system to talk with the undercover agent and at another told the man she said was her husband that the "[National Security Agency] has already seen" his pro-Islamic State Facebook activity. But she apparently was unaware of the undercover agent's real aim.
On Thursday, two FBI agents interviewed Coffman at her job in Glen Allen, Va., and she denied that the undercover agent had expressed support for the Islamic State or other terrorist organizations, according to the affidavit. It is unclear where Coffman worked.
Court records indicate that Coffman appeared in federal court in Richmond on Monday morning and was ordered held until her next hearing on Wednesday.
Jennifer Jenkins contributed to this report.


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The Supreme Court ruled that Congress did not take away the Court's authority to rule on the military commissions' validity, and then ruled that President Bush did not have authority to set up the tribunals at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and found the commissions illegal under both military justice law and the Geneva Convention.
The opinion is worth reading. What is troubling? The early comments in medialand.
About five minutes after the decision was announced, a nationally syndicated radio host said that perhaps now is the time for President Bush to tell the Supremes that he just won't abide by this decision. Callers chimed in and - to my horror- resoundingly agreed. One said "it's time the President stick it to the Court" (word to that effect) to which the host gleefully agreed. Conservative blogs are saying likewise either in posts or in the comments.
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In this Internet age, summoning the willpower to just sit down and write can be a Herculean task. When faced with a depressingly empty Word Document and a seemingly impossible word count, it's hard to resist the siren call of the interwebz. OmmWriter Dana is here to help.
Concocted by a Barcelona creative agency, OmmWriter Dana is a downloadable desktop program that overtakes your screen so that you can write without distractions. Its clean, minimalistic window expands into fullscreen view, so that it's just you and the page. OmmWriter also comes with ambient music and soothing, abstract backgrounds, if that's your thing. (I turn those features off; they make me feel like I'm a writer in an infommercial or particularly terrible Lifetime movie.)
What do you think of OmmWriter? Any other writing tools you guys recommend?


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DENVER — CU Denver announced its new mascot Thursday morning: a Canada lynx named Milo.
Milo (the name is a combination of the terms "Mile High City" and "LoDo," the locations of CU Denver's campuses) was selected by students, alumni, faculty and staff through a series of surveys, the university stated in a media release.
"Chances are, if you were a CU Denver student, alumnus, faculty member or staff member during the 2011-12 or 2012-13 academic years, then you were part of the mascot development process," the release read.
Many surveyed also expressed interest in a beer-related mascot recalling the Auraria campus's history as a brewery. But school officials opted to avoid any alcohol references over concerns that they could raise questions about campus culture.
"As an educator of young people and in accord with federal law, the university is committed to providing an environment that takes responsibility for the appropriate and legal use of alcohol in our community," former chancellor Jerry Wartgow wrote in an open letter. "I believe that using a Brewer or alcoholic beverage to be our mascot would create questions regarding the use of alcohol on our campus and is inappropriate."
Milo will represent the school at various events, including hockey, soccer and volleyball games. The costume version of the character was designed by Utah company Alinco Costumes, which has also created mascots for the Chicago Blackhawks, Seattle Seahawks and dozens of other professional and college teams.
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The Sports Xchange
Familia, Mejia push their way into Mets' pitching picture
Heading into this season, the New York Mets boasted four pitching prospects whom most scouts ranked a cut above the other arms in their farm system. Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler were both former first-round draft picks, fast-tracked to the Majors. Harvey has already arrived, and Wheeler is not far behind.
Then there were Jeurys Familia and Jenrry Mejia, two international free agents with unclear futures. Both pitchers, the Mets knew, possessed enough talent to potentially front a big-league rotation. But given their repertoires and inconsistencies, both also seemed perhaps better suited for the bullpen.
A full year has given the Mets a bit more perspective on the two of them. Right now, Mejia is starting in the big leagues and provided five shutout innings in the Mets' 6-2 victory over the Pirates on Monday. Familia is relieving.
The Mets set it up that way for September largely because of what unfolded from April through August. Mejia and Familia both spent significant portions of their summers as starting pitchers, but Mejia thrived in that role at Triple-A Buffalo while Familia struggled, as his 4.73 ERA attests.
Mejia also saw time as a reliever and scuffled. But when Familia converted to relief work after the Mets called him up to the majors, he began impressing manager Terry Collins and his staff with his bullpen work.
Lately, Collins has referred more and more often to Familia as a potential future closer, given his dynamic fastball and his struggles as a starter. And Mejia is looking more and more like a starter, shaking off the rust from his first major league start in more than two years to silence the Pirates.
That can all change once the Mets report to camp again next spring, so Collins has been careful not to label either of them starting pitchers or relievers for the long run. But the situation might be taking on a bit more clarity than it did six months ago.


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The philosophy of the Fullerton Rangers Competitive Program is to provide our players with all the tools and resources needed to develop and succeed as soccer players at the highest club, ODP, University, and National Team level possible. We believe that for this to be accomplished we must first develop our players. The philosophy of the Fullerton Rangers Competitive Program is to provide our players with the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological tools necessary to succeed on the soccer field. Our Club Wide Training Model is designed to address the age appropriate needs of our players as they grow and develop into soccer players and individuals.
The Club Wide training program not only addresses the developmental soccer issues that players encounter but also the personal issues that players face as they grow and become older. The Fullerton Rangers Club Wide Training Program was developed in accordance with standards set be the UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION and its expectations of the development of the future soccer players in the United States. For us, "Development" is not just a word but a standard that we have set for each age level. We are here to provide the best opportunity and service possible to all of our players so that they continue to grow and accomplish all of their goals.


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At Suzuki Johannesburg South we strive to provide the best possible experience at our dealership. See what a few of our satisfied customers had to say about us.
Dear Mr Anderson
I would like to extend my gratitude to the following staff, Hennie Lintveldt, Franz Gafane and Letitia. I bought a Hyundai i10 for my daughter. The service I received from these was excellent. They were friendly and professional. They went out of their way to make sure that we were satisfied. With service like this I can,t even imagine buying a car anywhere else but from your company.
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Dear Meyer
I am so glad I bought my Suzuki from IPoP!!
You have fabulous staff, they assisted me with absolute enthusiasm! I had the most wonderful and stress free experience purchasing the car. They are so committed and friendly, I am recommending everyone to go to your dealership!
My credits go especially to Arthur and Adriaan!! :D
They were amazing!
Kind Regards,
Hi Kim,
What a pleasure it has been dealing with you. I have never experienced such amazing service. You are a star – thank you.
Have a wonderful day.
Best wishes,
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Dear Kim
Thank you so much for giving me a deal. Your efficient and courteous demeanor ensured that a sale took place.Will definitely be referring more people to you.
Enjoying the vehicle and best wishes to you and your team.
Good morning Meyer,
I would just like to thank you and your staff for another great deal with Suzuki. Their professional and friendly service was greatly appreciated.
Thanks to Claudelle for putting me in touch with Aziz for my new vehicle. Claudelle is a great asset to Suzuki, whenever I have to deal with her she is friendly, efficient, professional and always adds her personal touch. My dad and I have been doing business with you for a good couple of years (my father even bought cars from you when you had the Toyota dealership), and she always wants to know how the family is doing, this always goes a long way when building a relationship with your clients, she makes you feel like you matter, she definitely makes you feel a part of the Suzuki family.
First time I dealt with Aziz and he was on the ball from the word go, professional, patient and very helpful. The deal was done over email and finance approved prior to me test driving the car, that's service. If he is still here when I look at my next car he will definitely be part of the deal.
Thank you Claudelle and Aziz may you continue to shine at Suzuki IPop.
Have a blessed day!
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Young Dinosaurs Joined Gangs
More than 20 young dinosaurs died together 92 million years ago after being trapped in mud in what is now Inner Mongolia. The fossilized remains of the ostrich-like ornithomimids are rare evidence of social behavior, say scientists from Montana State University and elsewhere. No adult bones were found at the site, suggesting that the young plant-eaters traveled on their own in herds.


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Are you working night shifts?
Do you like it?
I work night shifts right now. When I'm at sleep! It's frustrating but also efficient.
When I go to bed I have no trouble going to sleep, but in the middle of the night my work shift start. Says my brain.
The brain is full awake, working and trying to solve problems, that I don't really need to solve in the middle of the night.
But my brain thinks it's an excellent time for working at problems. Especially problems that don't need to be solved.
It's really weird. My brain wants to work and I want to sleep so I don't have to feel tired in the morning when the world around me expect me to go to my real work.
At that time my brain has gone to sleep finally and have very little interest in waking up. My brain says I've already solved every problem. I know for a fact that's not true. So I get up and get to work where my real work is and where people's real problems are that they want my help to solve.
It might sounds like me and my brain doesn't agree on this night shifts thing. And yes, it is frustrating with work in the middle of the night. But the good thing is that my brain solves problems and leave the night shifts with a good feeling.
The times problems are not solved I wake up and I know I don't have to worry about unsolved problems from night shifts. They don't come back, they vanish and my brain invent new problems to solve in the next shift.
Is this making me weird? Probably! But I have never been anything near "normal". I tried for about forty years to find out how to be "normal". Then I gave up and found out it was much more fun being weird me 🙂
But I could do without the night shifts right now. I'm ok though, the shifts doesn't last that long. I get enough sleep, so I can't complain really.


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By Loren Grush
The Trump administration wants NASA to move away from doing business in low orbit around the Earth and instead focus on sending astronauts back to the Moon. That's according to President Donald Trump's new budget request, out today, which details how the White House wants to fund NASA in fiscal year 2019.
The request instructs NASA to end direct funding for the International Space Station by 2025, while pursuing a coordinated campaign to put humans on the Moon by the mid-2020s, according to a copy of the detailed budget request reviewed by The Verge. However, there aren't a lot of details for how the Moon plans will play out, and very little funding is allocated for developing all the hardware needed for putting people on the lunar surface again.
The budget confirms previous reporting from The Verge regarding the future of the space station. However, a new internal document from NASA, reported yesterday by The Washington Post, reveals that the space agency does not intend to get rid of the ISS once government funding ends, but instead turn it into something of a commercial real estate venture. The goal is for other countries and private space companies to pick up the slack and "operate certain elements or capabilities" of the ISS, so that NASA still has a platform to conduct science experiments, according to the document. "NASA will expand international and commercial partnerships over the next seven years in order to ensure continued human access to and presence in low Earth orbit," the memo states.
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text: Canis ISSN: 2398-2942 Local anesthesia: overview Contributor(s): John Dodam, Enzo Vettorato Definition Classes of local blocks Factors affecting duration and latency Definition Local anesthesia or loco-regional anesthesia is a techique to induce a reversible absence of sensation (anesthesia) in a part of the body (local). Depending on the loco-regional anesthetic technique used, local anesthetic drugs decrease transduction or transmission of a noxious stimulus to the spinal cord and to the brain. Advantages of local anesthetic techniques Cheap and relatively easy to perform. Produce intraoperative antinociception and, depending on drugs used and duration of the surgery, postoperative analgesia. Might decrease postoperative opioid consumption. Allow performing surgical procedures under sedation or lighter plane of anesthesia, therefore decreasing the potential cardio-respiratory effects associated to general anesthesia. Minimal systemic side effects have been reported, if not overdosed or accidently injected intravenously. However hypotension is common after spinal or epidural anesthesia Epidural analgesia technique. Disadvantages of local anesthetic techniques Failure of the block: if the animal is not anesthetized it is advisable assessing the quality and the extension of the block using pin-prick technique or hemostatic forceps before starting the surgery. Toxic doses can produce neurological and cardiovascular signs especially if injected intravenously. Depending on type of surgery and animal's demeanour the administration of sedative or general anesthetic in conjunction with local anesthetic technique might be necessary. If the animal is sedated, intraoperative movement can occur even if the local anesthetic technique is 100% successful. Systemic hypotension might occur especially after spinal or epidural anesthesia; blood pressure monitoring Blood pressure: direct measurement is therefore highly advisable. Particular care must be exercised if clotting disorders or hypovolemia or sepsis are present, and if a neoplasia is very close to the injection area. Selection criteria Size and temperament of the animal. Clinical conditions of the animal. Type of surgical procedure. Technical skill of the clinician with the loco-regional technique. Type of surgery. Equipment available. Print off the owner factsheet All about anaesthesia All about anaesthesia to give to your client. Classes of local blocks This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login Factors affecting duration and latency This article is available in full to registered subscribers Sign up now to purchase a 30 day trial, or Login Further Reading PublicationsRefereed papers Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource. Huuskonen V, Hughes J M, Estaca Bañon E et al (2013) Intratesticular lidocaine reduces the response to surgical castration in dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg 40 (1), 74-82 PubMed. Portela D A, Otero P E, Briganti A et al (2013) Femoral nerve block: a novel psoas compartment lateral pre-iliac approach in dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg 40 (2), 194-204 PubMed. Vetterato E, De Gennaro C, Okushima S et al (2013) Retrospective comparison of two peripheral lumbrosacral plexus blocks in dogs undergoing pelvic limb orthopaedic surgery. JSAP 54 (12), 630-637 PubMed. Campoy L, Martin-Flores M, Ludders J W et al (2012) Procedural sedation combined with locoregional anesthesia for orthopedic surgery of the pelvic limb in 10 dogs: case series. Vet Anaesth Analg 39 (4), 436-440 PubMed. Campoy L, Martin-Flores M, Ludders J W et al (2012) Comparison of bupivacaine femoral and sciatic nerve block versus bupivacaine and morphine epidural for stifle surgery in dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg 39 (1), 91-98 PubMed. McMillan M W, Seymour C J, Brearley J C et al (2012) Effect of intratesticular lidocaine on isoflurane requirements in dogs undergoing routine castration. JSAP 53 (7), 393-397 PubMed. Portela D A, Otero P E, Tarragona L et al (2010) Combined paravertebral plexus block and parasacral sciatic block in healthy dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg 37 (6), 531-541 PubMed. Trumpatori B J, Carter J E, Hash J et al (2010) Evaluation of a midhumeral block of the radial, ulnar, musculocutaneous and medial (RUMM block) nerves for analgesia of the distal aspect of the thoracic limb in dogs. Vet Surg 39 (7), 785-796 PubMed. Park S A, Lee I, Lee Y L et al (2009) Combination auriculopalpebral nerve block and local anesthesia for placement of a nictitating membrane-to-supertemporal bulbar conjunctiva flap in dogs. JAAHA 45 (4), 164-167 PubMed. Campoy L, Martin-Flores M, Looney A L et al (2008) Distribution of lidocaine-methylene blue solution staining in brachial plexus, lumbar plexus and sciatic nerve blocks in dogs. Vet Anaesth Analg 35 (4), 348-354 PubMed. Mahler S P & Adogwa A O (2008) Anatomical and experimental studies of brachial plexus, sciatic, and femoral nerve-location using peripheral nerve stimulation in the dog. Vet Anaesth Analg 35 (1), 80-89 PubMed. Other sources of information Campoy L, Reed M (2013) Small Animal Locoregional Anesthesia and Analgesia. Wiley-Blackwell. Vickers M D, Morgan M & Spencer P S J (1991) Drugs in Anesthetic Practice. Butterworth Heinemann (Good on the pharmacology of local anesthetic agents). Muir W W, Hubbell J A E & Skarda R (1989) Handbook of Veterinary Anesthesia. Mosby Press (Useful source of diagrams).


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I just got back from my post-op check and the verdict is that everything is as expected today. At this stage of healing, I'm a bit over-corrected, meaning I'm slightly long-sighted and have a slight 'reverse' astigmatism (i.e in the opposite direction to what I had before) in the right eye, which will improve as there is always some regression as the eyes heal. It takes up to 3 months to know the final result. Obviously I can use the computer, and that was my main concern. Also, I can drive, and this is all good considering I'm less than 24 hours post-op. So far, impressed. Oh, I look a bit odd. I've got big, red suction blisters in each eye. No pain though. I might go out and scare people.
The surgery did not go so etirely to plan. The first step of Lasik involves making the corneal flaps on both eyes. Those flaps are lifted up and the laser reshapes the bit under the flap, then the flap is replaced and within a few hours is stuck like glue by the natural suction of the eye. Anyway, my flaps were made (this is the worst part of the procedure, involving suction cups on the eyeball - not exactly torture but not particularly comfortable either) and I was wheeled under the laser. Dr Kent looked through his microscope, or checked the computer, or however he was monitoring me and said the very thing you don't want to hear in that situation. "Ok Sara, there's a bit of a problem with your left eye and we won't be able to proceed with that one right now". Then he explained that I had a gas bubble buildup in the cornea that is a rare side-effect of the flap creation procedure. With gas in the cornea, the iris recognition software would not work and that's an important consideration. Without iris recognition, the machine cannot be sure which way up your eye is. I asked if this was a common problem and the nurse, Gabrielle, came and patted me on the head and said 'no.. you're just special'. In 14,000 surgeries they have had 4 cases that developed bubbles. The solution is to wait for the bubbles to dissipate...... with luck, that takes 2 or 3 hours. So, they Lasiked my right eye, taped an attractive protective goggle to my face and sent me home for 3 hours to see if the bubbles would evaporate away. Luckily the mild sedative kicked in about then and I fell asleep. At 6pm I went back and got my left eye done. After a good nights sleep I woke up, peeled off my goggles and for the first time ever, saw the time on the clock. I'm still a little bit blurry when looking at small print (like these letters have a slight 'ghost' effect) but it's not too annoying.
I should be good to get back to training on Monday, the weekend is devoted to lazing around and resting my eyes.
Friday, April 18, 2008
I can see! (pretty well)
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Hooray! All good news. :o)ReplyDelete
Sweetie, go out by all means, but please wear dark glasses. You might scar small children for life. Do you really want that responsibility?
Just reading the description of what they did made my skin crawl. I think I will stick with my glasses!ReplyDelete
hey there lady. glad to hear that everything went relatively smoothly and that you're seeing again! get yourself all rested up this weekend :)ReplyDelete
Don't worry....I've found the cure for sore eyes (way better than Jasmine's "go to bed and don't get up" prescription).ReplyDelete
It's on its way. Hope the suspense doesn't kill you. :o)
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The point of this challenge is to make a wallpaper based off of a song in a language you don't know. Sounds easy, right? Well, buckle up your seatbelt, because there's a lot of detailed rules to go through:
- The song must have lyrics (no instrumentals)
- The song may not be in English
- A few lines in English are okay, but the majority of the song must be in a different language
- The song may not be in a language which you can speak (i.e. if you speak Spanish, you can't use a Spanish song)
- You may use Japanese or Korean, but it's highly discouraged. I want a new experience, not to be linked to your favorite J-pop or K-pop group.
- If it's from an anime and in Japanese, you may not use it
- If it's from an anime and in a different language, you may use it (i.e. the song "Von" from the Zankyou no Terror soundtrack is acceptable)
- If there's an English version, it's fine as long as the foreign version came first. (i.e. Laise Tomber les Filles is okay, but a German version of Let it Go isn't)
- Link all your sources (if you can't find one of your old links, say so)
- Keep it PG-13!
- Limit is two wallpapers
- Link what song you based your wallpaper off of
If you still have a question on whether something is or isn't acceptable, don't be afraid to comment. I'd rather explain beforehand than have to disqualify a wallpaper.
Brownie Points:
- Discuss the foreign language you used. Do you like it? Would you ever learn it?
- Look up the translation to the lyrics. Do any of the lyrics stand out to you? Why?
- Dedicate it to someone other than me, and explain why.
Negative Brownie Points:
- Using a Japanese or Korean song
An example can be found here.
And if you're lost and don't know where to start, here are a few of the foreign language songs I love to listen to myself:
Quebre As Correntes (Portuguese)
Моё Сердце (Russian)
Tanz Mit Mir (German)
Von den Elben (German)
Laise Tomber les Filles (French)
99 Luftballons (German)
Von (Icelandic)
- First Place: 2 Wallpapers, 10 Icons
- Second Place: 1 Wallpaper, 1 iWallie
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Air rifle advancements remained stagnant for years, but then came the pre-charged air rifle. These rifles first came around in 1580, but they were a mechanical air gun that was a little different than what we have today.
Big game hunting with calibers or .30 – .51 was first seen in the 17th century. There were air rifles used in warfare, too. Velocities of 650 – 1,000+ feet per second can be achieved with air rifles.
Single-stroke and multi-stroke options are available, too.
What's a Pre-Charged Air Rifle
A pre-charged rifle is a rifle that allows for:
- Rapid reloading
- Near noiseless operation
- A short receiver
The reservoir can be left filled with air for quick use. When empty, a reservoir will need to be refilled to a specific PSI. A PSI range (pressure) of 2000 – 3000 is most common. Once filled, these reservoirs allow for 25 – 30 shots to be fired without the need to pump again.
Accurate and powerful, these rifles allow for air to only move through the rifle when fired.
Most people call these rifles PCP (precharged pneumatics) rifles.
There was a long period of time when these rifles only allowed for smallbore calibers. An older rifle may have offered .177, .22 and .25 calibers. It wasn't until the 1970s and beyond that the PCP started to use higher calibers to allow for big bore guns.
How to Fill a Pre-Charged Air Rifle
A question that many users have is "how do I fill these rifles?" The answer is: it depends. Every rifle is different, but there are certain rifle types available. The traditional ways to fill these air rifles are as follows:
- Hand Pump: The hand pump design is the most tedious. Users will use their hand to physically fill the chamber with air. While this is a cost-friendly method, it takes longer than other methods. The good thing is that these hand pumps can always be used, so you'll never run out of
- Compressor: A small compressor can be used to fill the reservoir with air. This will require some form of power to use the compressor. This method is less common than the hand pump, but it's a great option when target shooting.
- Scuba Tank: The scuba tank adapter is another option when filling your reservoir. You'll need to have an adapter and hose that allows for easy connection to the corresponding rifle. This is a quick and easy way to fill your reservoir. You can bring tanks with you on-the-go, but they're heavy, so they're not ideal for traveling long distances.
Air and CO2 may be used as the required fuel, depending on the rifle.
What's nice is that the newer rifles don't fatigue the user's arms and hands as they did in the past. Modern technology allows these rifles to be filled rapidly so that you don't find filling the rifle arduous.
A well-maintained air rifle allows for shot-to-shot consistency with a high level of accuracy.
Pressure level indicators and well-hidden air intakes allow the pre-charged air rifle to be a popular choice for target practice and hunting game, too, with high caliber shots for humane kills.


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Data in the report was collected directly from 144 service providers and publishers to show a supply-side view of the market not available through traditional customer data collection techniques. This report contains longitudinal data from the three years of the study and shows key trends within the industry.
Revenues from Online Courses grew 320 percent with several significant companies reporting revenues in this category for the first time. Testing and Assessment ($2.5B) was the largest single category of any market segment.
"The rapid growth of the testing and assessment market will slow, but remain an important area of investment in school districts and states. Digital assessments and interest in personalized learning contribute to this growing market," said CS4Ed president John Richards, Ph.D., the principal author of the report. "There was a substantial investment in infrastructure. We attribute this to increased hardware in schools from district investment, BYOD and preparation for digital common core assessments."
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It appears that the online retailer has dropped quite a few of its game prices, with there being some proper bargains in the mix. Below are just a taster of some of the more juicy bargains on offer – admittedly on the PS4:
Anima: Gate of Memories – £10.99
Anima might not be the best game on the planet, but given that it was made by a small indie team of just three people, it's a rather accomplished hack and slash action adventure game that also takes cues from games like Radiant Silvergun. Check out my interview with the creator of the game here.
Ginger: Beyond the Crystal – £10.99
I'm kind of surprised as to how cheap Ginger is already, given that it only came out 1-2 weeks ago. And if you're a fan of N64-era platforming games, and want to support the indie scene, there's far worse games that are out there, at a far higher price.
Super Meat Boy – £13.49
Lauded as a classic at the time of its release, Super Meat Boy suffered from the loss of its original soundtrack whilst making the jump to Sony's platform. And whilst the replacement is arguably just as good, that doesn't change the fact that it's ultimately not a port of the "original" game. Still a damn fine game though…
Batman: Return to Arkham – £19.95
I can't believe the remaster of the original games duo has dropped to such a low price so quickly. And whilst it might not look as good in certain places as the original games, there's no denying the fact that what you're getting is still a really cool package at a really cool price. Throw in Arkham Knight, and you pretty much have the entire trilogy on PS4 for around £30. And that's a really cool bargain.
Doom – £17.99
Regarded by some people as having the best single player campaign of this generation. And whilst that's an utterly nonsensical assumption – partly because Wolfenstein: TNO takes that crown – that's not to say that iD's first person shooter isn't a solid blaster. And it's not a bad price at just £17.99 either – although I think it's going to hit £15 on Black Friday.


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Several years ago, I was driving along a very remote, gravel road in the backcountry of Alaska. The sun was in and out as a snow storm threatened this area of open tundra and rugged mountains. I came to the base of a high ridge and looked up as the road switched back and forth to the top. The road was rough, the ruts were deep, and the incline was very steep. Just as I considered turning back, I saw a road sign to my left and at the beginning of the climb. It indicated the curvy switchbacks and the near straight up path ahead. But the real surprise (aside from there even being a road sign in this isolated area) was that while I glanced at the sign, a Gyrfalcon landed right on the tip of it!
Today is a date where our emotions are high and we sense how shaken we were on this date just a few years ago. As I looked for something to say and share, I came to this signpost and it spoke volumes to me about where we are as Americans. There will be much said about history today but the answer is always in "His Story." Scripture not only suggests, but promises, that our journey is upward, tough, and filled with curves and ruts. Jesus said, "Take up your cross and follow Me." We can focus on the curves or focus on the certainties. I like the victorious stand of that falcon... wings out, backlit in the sunlight, and steady as he perches unshakable. Make your own application, but I am convinced that... if we wake up and keep following upward and onward, we will reach the pinnacle of our goal and the greatest satisfaction will be in the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant."


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While training intensely over a 6-week period, students are also able to take advantage of the many cultural offerings that take place in New York during the summer months. The summer concludes with the dynamic Summer Sizzler performances in the Ailey Citigroup Theater during which friends and family may come to see the culmination of their studies.
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Book Excerpt: Better Together, pt 4
Mergers as a Strategy for Change
Wherever churches have existed for more than a few decades, there is a potential for healthy and fruitful church mergers. Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it" (Matt. 16:18). Jesus is building his church, a prevailing church at that. His desire for his bride is that she be healthy, unified, collaborative, and effective. All local churches—the strong, the stable, the stuck, and the struggling ones—are churches that Jesus loves.
Table 1.1 Biblical Value of Churches Being
"Better Together" Through a Merger
Churches merge so that they can be more . . .
"May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them . . ." (John 17:23, emphasis added).
"There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope . . ." (Eph. 4:4, emphasis added).
"Being like-minded . . . being one in spirit and purpose" (Phil. 2:2, emphasis added).
Paul views each city's church as one body, such as "Paul . . . to the church of God in Corinth" (I Cor. 1:2) and "To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Thes. 1:1).
"How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity" (Ps. 133:1, emphasis added).
"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone" (Rom. 12:18, emphasis added).
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work" (Eccles. 4:9, emphasis added).
"Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good" (1 Cor 12:7, emphasis added).
"This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples" (John 15:8).
Externally focused
"Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you" (Jer. 29:7).
"But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it . . . to prepare God's people for works of service, to that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and knowledge of the Son of God and become mature . . ." (Eph. 4:7–13).
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:3).
"Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you" (I Cor. 13:11, emphasis added).
"If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift" (Mt. 5:23–24, emphasis added).
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider each other better than yourselves" (Phil. 2:3, emphasis added).
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience" (Col. 3:12, emphasis added).
"Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings" (Isa. 58:12).
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"After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb" (Rev. 7:9, emphasis added).
Wherever your own church falls on that spectrum, we believe it's worth prayerfully exploring whether your church may be a potential candidate for a church merger as a means of building his church overall and extending his kingdom in new ways in this generation.
Why merge?
• To be better together than each church is individually
• To begin a new church life cycle
• To reach more people for Christ
• To make a greater difference for Christ
• To multiply your church's impact
• To better serve your local community
• To leverage the legacy and good reputation of the past
• To maximize church facilities
• To be a stronger local church
• To further extend God's kingdom
For those good things to happen, all parties in the merger have to take a risk—a step of faith with no guarantee of success. The statistics on church mergers are sobering. Mergers can be hard. Many fail. This book does not announce that all mergers now work; rather, it affirms that an increasing number of churches have found a way to make mergers work and with many experiencing amazingly good results.
Are you up to exercising faith? We Americans like contests and shows like The Biggest Loser because we like to root against the odds. We love it when the underdog makes it. We're drawn to success stories of people going against the odds and winning.
Many of us likewise believe that we can be the exception, entering marriage with every good hope of a meaningful, lifelong relationship, even though we know the reality is that too many marriages don't make it. We take long shots on other dreams—maybe of owning our own business or rising to the top of our field, even though we know that in the final outcome only a few will actually make it.
Challenges are still present for today's mergers, but as Jesus told us, with God all things are possible (see Matt. 19:26). We believe some churches are using mergers to fulfill Christ's great commission (see Matt. 18:19–20) in ways that God is eager to bless. Is that something for you to explore? Is it the "new thing" (Isa. 43:19) that God might want to do for you?
Mergers are not a strategy for maintaining the status quo. They are a strategy for dramatic change. Is a merger possibly in your church's future?
Jim Tomberlin is founder and senior strategist of MultiSite Solutions, a company dedicated to assisting churches in maximizing their redemptive potential through intensive and insightful multisite and church merger consultation.
Over three decades of diverse ministry, Jim has pastored a church in Germany, grown a megachurch in Colorado and pioneered the multisite strategy for Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. Since 2005 he has been consulting and coaching churches in developing and implementing multi-campus strategies.
As the @MultiSiteGuy Jim continues to track multisite developments and has become the nationally recognized expert on multisite church. In addition, he has become the @MergerGuru on church mergers with nearly a third of his consulting currently involving merger issues.
Jim is the author of 125 Tips for MultiSite Churches, Better Together: Making Church Mergers Work, and Church Locality: New Rules for Church Buildings in a Multisite, Church Planting and Giga-Church World.
Follow him on his blog at http://multisitesolutions.com/blog.
Jim resides in Scottsdale, AZ and holds a B.A. in Anthropology from Georgia State University in Atlanta and a Masters of Theology (Th.M) from Dallas Theological Seminary. Jim and his wife, Deryl, have three grown children and nine grandchildren


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Content marketing is rapidly becoming one of the most popular strategies for digital marketers today. Businesses are constantly searching for new ways to creatively reach their audience. So what exactly is content marketing? And what is all the hype about?
Inbound Vs. Outbound
First, we need to start with what we know about the difference between inbound and outbound marketing.
- Inbound marketing is directing marketing strategies towards people that are already interested in your product.
- Outbound marketing is trying to reach new people in order to develop more interest.
An easy way to think about this is push and pull strategies. Inbound marketing is a customer-centric strategy that allows businesses to be apart of the conversation. By attracting consumers with relevant content, we are empowering potential customers rather than pushing unwanted content onto them.
This concept is crucial for digital marketers because our data is teaching us how to effectively reach our audiences. The hard truth that we need to learn is that:
Outbound = Interruptive
Outbound marketing is not only disrupting our consumers but it is becoming less effective. With the growing use of technology, there are ways more for consumers to avoid the noise of unwanted ads.
Ad blocking, caller ID, and spam filters are forcing our promotional content to get lost. In fact, a recent study from PageFair Ad Blocking found that roughly 200 million people worldwide employ some sort of ad blocking software.
Even though these advertisements can be an efficient way to reach a mass audience, we are not reaching the people who actually give a damn. This promotional content isn't creating value for consumers and our job as marketers is to deliver this value.
Consumers are looking for brands that offer valuable content – something that ignites a conversation.
Inbound marketing is a strategic way to target an audience of potential customers for your business. It focuses on earning a person's attention rather than buying it.
We want to send consumers down our marketing funnel by attracting them, converting them, closing them, and delighting them. Content marketing is one of the most effective ways to successfully convert strangers into customers and eventually promoters. What's better than organically growing your business?
Inbound and Content Marketing
Now that we know what inbound marketing is, how does content come into play?
Inbound Marketing = Content + Context
Let me break it down for you. Content marketing is essentially a piece of the inbound marketing pie. While inbound marketing is allowing the business to be a part of the conversation, content marketing is creating something for businesses and consumers to talk about.
Since inbound is marketing towards people that are already interested in your product, content marketing is simply providing these people with original content.
I'm sure you're wondering why content marketing has become such a hot topic. It gives us the ability to utilize the inbound marketing strategy to deliver original and relevant content while engaging our audience. These engagements can be long-lasting as opposed to the inapplicable email that gets shoved in the spam folder.
The key to long-lasting engagements is that is allows your business to build relationships. A recent study from MOZ determined that even though a Facebook ad might get more impressions, a content strategy can promote longer visibility and ultimately a lasting impact.
Although Facebook might have a wider reach, the interactions are less impressionable because the content is less engaging.
Zillow is the prime example of a company that began a minimal marketing budget and successfully managed to promote a strong reach. The popular real estate site distributes a variety of content marketing through blog posts, articles, and videos.
Its YouTube channel features a variety of videos that are useful for homeowners and real estate agents. For example, this DIY video is simple and effective for reaching a targeted audience. Agents are constantly sharing and promoting Zillow's content marketing because it's valuable information that helps educate the consumer.
Over time, Zillow has established itself as the leading real estate market place by becoming a hub for useful information. The organic shares and increased traffic from the content marketing strategies helped develop brand awareness during the first few years of business.
Many people assume that content marketing is as easy as pie. We get to write or create whatever we want, how hard can it be? The founder of MOZ, Rand Fishkin lays out the truth about content marketing in "The Greatest Misconception in Content Marketing."
Content marketing isn't about getting conversions, its about building awareness. The hope is that the awareness turns into a relationship and the relationship progresses into a conversion. Fishkin emphasizes that this takes a substantial amount of time. And guess what else?
Practice, Practice, Practice.
It takes time to get to know your audience. So where do we start? When you're initially beginning to create content, it's essential that you critically think through the process. Content Harmony provides a free guide for beginners in content marketing. Here is a breakdown for those that want to get started:
Building buyer personas can help establish who you would like your content to reach. This persona is a semi-fictional representation of your ideal customer. When building your buyer personas it's important to ask two questions:
- Who are our top 2-4 buyer personas that will actually purchase from us?
- What other audiences can help us spread and share our content?
The only way we can answer these questions is by breaking down our data. Take a look at demographics, psychographics, motivations, and behavioral patterns of your past customers.
Your buyer personas will guide you to figure out what content you should actually create. The content should be something that appeals to your consumers interests and needs. Content comes in two forms: Topics and formats. It's important to understand what kind of format your audience prefers while communicating valuable topics.
The most relevant example within this past year was Bernie Sander's campaign for election. Whether you're a Bernie fan or not, you have to give props to his marketing strategy. He mastered the what by understanding topics that will attract his audience by empowering them.
He created easily shareable content through YouTube videos and several social media platforms. The videos educate young voters on current political topics. These topics focused on the actual political policies that were up for discussion. Sanders understood his audience's preferred format and took initiative to promote meaningful content.
It's also crucial that we understand what phase of the buyer's journey that our consumer is on. If consumers are just learning about our brand, try creating free videos like Zillow's DIY tutorials. We much have content to match each stage of the buyer's journey in order to reach our audience at the right time.
How are your consumers going to find your content? An easy way is to distribute content through owned media. However, this doesn't always accomplish the reach needed to be effective. It's important to leverage your content.
Distribution makes content relevant. It gets the content to the right website and the right person at the right time.
After beginning to produce content, we should consistently analyze our work to see what strategies are most effective. The more we create, the more we learn, the stronger the relationships we can build with the consumer.
Remember that original content and inbound marketing can build stronger impressions than traditional tactics. I hope that this introduction to content marketing inspires you to implement it in your own business. Marketers must communicate with an inbound strategy and original content because it is the future of our digital interactions.
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All told, it's not bad, considering it's free with a two-year agreement (it's $350 without). We'll be honest: we're skeptical that it beats the Motorola Triumph on Virgin Mobile, which costs $300 off contract, has a slimmer design, a larger 4.1-inch display, 2GB of internal storage and -- wonder of all wonders -- vanilla Android. Still, it seems like a surprisingly well built phone considering it comes gratis. Peek our hands-on photos and if you're Walmart-averse, fear no more.


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On Wednesday, we gave you the goods on Julian Barsotti, owner and executive chef at Nonna. Today, we asked Barsotti to finish a few sentences for us. Tomorrow, he shares a recipe for one of his favorite Italian dishes.
I was raised in...Dallas and Santa Fe. Mostly Dallas though.
My friends say I'm...Italian because I'm so proud of all things Italian. They call me a young Fredo. You know, from The Godfather?
My momma told me...She's definitely been influential cooking-wise. My mom had all kinds of sayings.
If I had 24 hours to live I'd...spend it somewhere I'd love to be. Let's say the Amalfi coast.
My guilty pleasure is...trashy TV. Pretty bad stuff. The other night I watched Mario Lopez's reality show, Saved by the Baby. My wife and I are expecting a child so we have that in common. [He laughs.]
I cook therefore...I get to fulfill the thing I am most passionate about.
If I could go anywhere, I'd go...to San Sebastian in Spain.
Never again will I... [After a long pause.] go to Las Vegas. I really don't like Las Vegas. Although I feel like I probably will have to go again.
Cat or dog...Dog. A border collie named Nugget.
The CD I couldn't do without is....Outkast Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik.
My favorite movie is...Trading Places
I relax by...My favorite thing is fly-fishing. Trout fishing. When I was younger and we lived in New Mexico, my dad got me a video about tying flies. After one viewing, I decided I would never do that.
If it weren't for cooking, I would be...still involved with food in some way. Italian food and wine. It's not just work. It's what I think and talk about all my time. It's where I take my vacations.
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The kitchen gift I'd like to receive...I got it. I want to show it to you it's so awesome. [Barsotti jumped up and we had to hustle to keep up with him. It was so much fun to see someone so excited about such a simple thing as a torchio.] We are really intense about pasta making here. It vices to the side of the pasta table. With elbow grease you can exude whole wheat through it. It creates ridges in the pasta so it can catch sauce better. It helps to be as pure as possible [which is why they grind their own flour too]. I got it from a guy in San Francisco who imports artisanal Italian cooking equipment. I got extruders from him, too. I also love my flour mill. If you can grind your own flour for pasta, it's best.
Every pasta-making kitchen needs...a wooden table and a rolling pin. Those are the basics if you want to make pasta.
The essential Italian kitchen tool is...a grinder. It's essential to making ragus, salamis and emulsified sausages
The best gift I ever received was... My wife Mary the other day just gave me a book with single quotes from The Godfather. It was after Christmas too. I kept bothering customers with it. [He laughs.]


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In a recent survey, 40 percent of surgeons admitted to having cancelled a case due to a lack of available supplies. What inefficiencies need to be addressed in the healthcare supply chain to make sure this kind of thing doesn't happen?
In the pharmaceutical industry, supply chain disruptions can mean the difference between life and death for patients whose survival depends on consistent, timely access to the right medications and medical supplies. However, many hospitals and medical institutions struggle to provide adequate care due to inventory issues resulting from a dependence on outdated and inefficient supply chain management systems.
In a recent survey of surgical staff and hospital supply chain managers conducted by Cardinal Health, an astounding 40 percent of respondents admitted to having cancelled a case due to missing supplies, while 69 percent had delayed a case for the same reason. Perhaps more shocking, 27 percent disclosed that they had seen or heard of an expired product being used on a patient, and 23 percent had seen or heard of a patient harmed due to a lack of supplies.
These figures can be attributed to the fact that inventory management poses a particularly challenging task in the healthcare industry, where inventory needs constantly fluctuate, requiring meticulous tracking methods. The majority of frontline clinicians believe that existing systems are too complicated and many have admitted to hoarding supplies, only to end up wasting or overusing them. Many of the current processes involve manually entering records into databases—and in some of the worst scenarios, data entry is still being done via pen and paper.
Obstacles to Medical Inventory Management
When it comes to medicine inventory management, one of the biggest challenges is maintaining efficient processes in the face of complex and volatile patient needs. This means that hospitals must take a diversified approach to inventory management that takes into account variables such as how frequently different products are ordered and how easy they are to replace, and is also able to distinguish between specialized equipment and more general bulk items.
Further compounding the challenge of inventory management are shelf life limitations, which, in addition to age, can be contingent upon factors such as temperature. Implementing simple practices like labelling can help hospital staff keep track of any irregularities, reducing stockpiles, waste, and expired products.
Lastly, feeble security practices contribute to the inconsistency of available supplies, as drugs and chemicals can easily be stolen or tampered with when inventory isn't properly managed. Inventory barcodes and logging systems allow hospitals to bolster accountability among staff while also safeguarding against the risk of breaches from external threats.
"Fixing these challenges requires thinking beyond the shelf," says John Roy, vice president and general manager at Cardinal Health Inventory Management Solutions. "We believe streamlining processes and gathering real-time data through automated inventory systems can transform inventory management from a 'necessary evil' to a powerful tool that supports better quality of care."
A Look into Inventory Management Systems
There are several different methods of inventory management used by hospitals and medical practitioners.
Among the most common of these methods is the vendor-managed inventory system (VMI). In a VMI system, hospitals rely on vendors and distributors to ensure a steady stream of supplies. They pay only for the items they actually use, with a supplier rep coming at regular intervals, rotating stock to ensure that the oldest inventory is used first and recommending changes to stocking levels based on observed usage patterns. This type of system tends to be suitable for high-volume and low-cost items, in addition to items with a short shelf life.
Just-in-Time (JIT) inventory management systems, on the other hand, involves the frequent delivery of smaller orders, in quantities based on the rate of use. Within a JIT system, the supplier delivers exactly the quantity needed, plus whatever safety allowance the hospital requests, the day before or the day of the scheduled procedures. In the face of tighter profit margins resulting from rising cost of care and cuts in reimbursement rates, JIT provides the advantage of minimizing overall investment in inventory, without the fear of running short.
At the same time, these two methods are heavily reliant on trusted partners relationships, and are also subject to human error. Instead, automated systems allow better accuracy and allow hospitals to ensure that there is minimal error in inventory management by providing real-time visibility into inventory levels without the need for constant human intervention. This is critical to managing daily procedures and ensuring that inventory levels are in sync with scheduled operations. Furthermore, automated systems adapt more easily to changes brought on by emerging technologies. Ideally, inventory management solutions should have the ability to anticipate changes, and should be built on a flexible framework that allows for innovation in tangentially related areas.
In today's retail landscape, consumers expect to be able to buy the products they need, whenever they want and wherever they want. In order for the same type of shift in mentality to materialize in the healthcare field, hospital supply chains must first undergo a drastic transformation with regard to inventory management. If the industry fails to overhaul how medical inventory is managed, the forces currently reshaping the healthcare industry will continue to pose a threat to the wellbeing of patients, in addition to eating into increasingly thin profit margins and subjecting healthcare institutions to legal liabilities.
For more about flexible inventory management, read our recent blog.
By Paula Lucero - April 12, 2018
Since the 1990's, when little-known clothing retailer Zara announced it could take a garment from concept to rack in just 15 days, "fast fashion" has captured the minds of consumers. Brands like Zara, H&M, and Forever 21 peddle cheap clothing—and...Read more
By Michael Joe A. Ramirez - June 6, 2018
Last year, China boasted the world's second largest pharmaceutical market. Recently, the country has taken steps to boost investments in its generic pharmaceuticals sector. How could a new flood of cheap, mass-produced generics from China affect...Read more
By Christine Balba - October 17, 2018
The U.S. e-commerce market has nearly doubled in size since 2011, and is forecast to grow to $737B by 2022. Managing stock for a variety of commerce channels is becoming more complex, costly, and risky. As recent losses by H&M and other major...Read more


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Heiken Ashi Trend Following Forex Strategy
A trend following system based on the Heiken Ashi trading indicator. Use on 30 minute chart and higher time frames for best results.
Trading sessions: Any
Preferred Currency pairs: Majors
An example of the Heiken Ashi strategy in action on the GBP/USD pair (H1)
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Trading Rules
Heiken Ashi white candlestick (bullish)
MADC_OsMA above the 0.00 level (short term bullish trend)
Trend bars indicator: blue bar (trend up)


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With so many emails, datasheets, eBooks and other marketing assets being leveraged in the B2B buying process today, it can be difficult to stand apart from the crowd and craft copy that's unique and compelling. Fortunately, the right mindset and a few best practices can help MSPs sharpen their writing and more effectively target prospects and customers. Tune in to this episode of The Weekly Byte to learn more!
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Pic1 Studio is a collective of design creatives, based in Melbourne Australia, who provide conceptual art services and education catered towards the entertainment design industry, covering film, games, advertising and industrial design.
We started out studying art and design at university and went through the challenges that design students commonly experience in Australia. After working in a variety of different design studios, we each decided to expand our knowledge and skillset. And so we set out across the world, including Europe and LA, attending a variety of workshops and art schools, whilst also advancing our work experience into the film and game industries, technology start ups, advertising and freelancing. From our collective experiences, we were able to gain the essential foundational knowledge that we discovered was missing from our early education, as well as expand our life experiences of working in the creative field.
After teaching at several universities and colleges, we decided to launch Pic1 Studio with a mission to provide the most up to date information and tools from global industry professionals to those who are genuinely interested in art and design at any level. We aim to provide clarity, build community and create more opportunities for creatives from all walks of life.
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To access the main FOS application on your iPad follow the below instructions.
Open the device app store and search for "Citrix Receiver'.
Install the application onto your device. If you have not done so already you may need to create an account with the device manufacturer.
Launch the Citrix Receiver Application
Select the Add Account button and input the Stellar Cloud address that you have been issued (go.stellar.aero)
Launch the saved application
Log into your FOS app as you would on the desktop