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The Averatec netbook that we caught "wind" of (pun majorly intended) back in August is now shipping. It's called the Averatec Buddy and you'll remember that it's actually pretty much a rebranded MSI Wind, except that the Buddy has dropped the Bluetooth connection and popped in a 160GB hard drive.
Oh, and the 10.2-inch screen features AveraBrite! Also, Averatec lists the Buddy's weight at 1.65 pounds with its three-cell battery, even though the 3-cell Wind weighs 2.3 pounds. I'm going to assume that Averatec's weight is incorrect, because the site also says that it's got a 12.1-inch WXGA screen even though the product's title lists it as the "Averatec Buddy Notebook 10.2 in" – if they've got a 12.1-inch MSI Wind that only weighs 1.65 pounds, I'll buy three of them.
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Lately I got a question how a development team should deal with bugs which are found by the development team during a Sprint in progress?
In my opinion it's not good to postpone fixing bugs to a later date or other Sprint. Bugs should always be fixed as soon as possible before other development work may continue. In the long run it will always be cheaper to fix bugs as they come. Putting them off to the (near) future may result in a more complex bug and will also require a larger context switch for the person who will be responsible for fixing the bug. Also make sure that bugs are visible for the entire development team. If you are using work items, be sure to create a work item for the new bug and enforce that the developer associates this work item to his check-in/changeset that will fix the bug. Maximum traceability! A good reflex to a new bug would also hold in to create a new (unit) test for regression testing in next releases.

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Richland One Mission: We are Richland One, a leader in transforming lives through education, empowering all students to achieve their potential and dreams.
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Rekinding Their Love
Friday, 11 April 2008 14:55
Lai Yi-ling
In 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea and destroyed the delicate stability of post-World War II Asia. The invasion triggered the U.S.-Korean War, but it had other ramifications as well. One such ripple effect occurred in Taiwan, where the United States began to station troops in an effort to prevent the expansion of communism in Asia. For over 30 years, trendy American goods and aspects of American culture seeped into Taiwanese communities near U.S. military bases. The prosperity and affluence seemed like a dream come true to those in the traditional agrarian society of Taiwan. Given such an influence, it wasn't surprising that many young local women fell in love with tall, strong, attractive American military personnel stationed in Taiwan.
One such woman was Lin Li-hua, a young barber from the countryside of southern Taiwan. She married an African American officer and emigrated to the U.S with him. It was not an easy marriage. For more than 30 years, Lin harbored much grievance and resentment toward her husband and their marriage. Things changed when she was introduced to Tzu Chi. This is her story.
The smiling couple in the black-and-white wedding photo radiated happiness. The bride, Lin Li-hua (林麗華), was only 18 years old. She was already pregnant then with their first child.
This was no typical Taiwanese wedding. The man Lin was marrying was I.W. Harper Jr., a U.S. Navy officer stationed in Taiwan. He was also African American. Although not unheard of, marrying across cultural and racial lines over 30 years ago was not common. If Lin was to survive, she knew she needed to embrace her marriage with great courage and willpower.
Lin grew up in a poor family in the countryside of southern Taiwan. Because the traditional cultural view at the time favored boys over girls, Lin, the oldest daughter, was told to start working before she even completed elementary school. "Grandma said that schooling was of no use for girls. She told me to quit studying and work as an apprentice barber," Lin recalled.
A few years later, one of Lin's friends helped her get a job at a barbershop near a U.S. military base. This is where she met Harper, a young naval officer from Arkansas. They spent time together after she got off work and soon fell in love. Half a year later Lin discovered she was pregnant, and she and Harper decided to get married.
Many of her friends and relatives considered it risky to marry a foreigner, especially an African American, but Lin was determined to make the marriage work. She made up her mind to follow and settle down with her husband no matter where he went. When the Navy transferred Harper back to the United States, she packed up their newborn baby and all their possessions and went dutifully with him.
A miserable marriage
Life in the United States was difficult for Lin. She had grown up in the countryside in Taiwan, and her new environment was just about as foreign for her as could be imagined.
There were signs that life would be difficult from the very beginning. Her baby began to cry after they had just gotten off the plane. Annoyed, her husband turned to her and said, "You know nothing and you shouldn't have come to the U.S. with me at all!" Lin was hurt and frustrated that her husband would blame her and be so inconsiderate, even before they had begun their new life in this country.
Lin began doubting her decision to move to America. She longed to return to Taiwan, but she had no money. She had no choice but to stay with her husband.
As a U.S. Navy officer, Harper was routinely transferred from one naval base to another. Each time he was transferred, Lin had to move with him. Harper worked hard to support his family while studying towards a Ph.D., but he was a man under a great deal of pressure, and it showed. He was a lieutenant commander who treated his subordinates with the same authoritative military discipline under which he had been trained. The result was a job filled with tension and stress. Frequently, the demands and the stress of his military life would spill over to Lin at home. Whenever Harper was under great pressure or stress, he turned to alcohol and vented his anger and frustration at Lin.
The differences in language and culture, when coupled with the stresses they each encountered, led to frequent quarrels and fights between the two. "My husband would often get drunk and curse me when he arrived home from work," said Lin. "If I talked back, he would say I wasn't good enough to talk to him. He threw the fact that I had little education right in my face."
Sometimes she would vent her anger on her children after being scolded by her husband. She even resorted to beatings when they didn't behave themselves. Her husband turned her behavior against her, beating her and threatening to report her to the police and have her sent back to Taiwan. Worried that she'd never see her children again if she was sent back, she put up with it all. Under her husband's hot temper, Lin gradually learned to be tough and strong.
The couple's rocky marital relationship greatly influenced their three children. Their oldest son grew up with a short, hot temper like his father. He also took to drinking. Their second son was jailed for drugs, and their youngest son, hanging around with the wrong crowd, began using marijuana.
Failing to maintain a happy marriage and raise well-adjusted children depressed Lin immensely. There were moments when Lin even thought of taking her own life. But in the end, she never followed through with her thoughts. Despite their flaws, she loved her children very much and could not bear to leave them on their own. Although it was hard, she remained strong and never gave up on them. "I used to ponder all that had happened to me. I wondered if I had done so many bad deeds in my past lives so as to deserve so much misfortune in this lifetime."
A shift in perspective
When Lin first came to the U.S. with her husband, she found a job working in a bar. The job lasted about five years. Eventually, she was able to open a barbershop of her own. Fearing clashes with her husband when she got off work, she often spent hours after work wandering around instead of heading directly home.
A friend of hers, Zhang Cun-rong (張純蓉), happened to be a Tzu Chi commissioner. One time after Lin had quarreled with her husband, Zhang invited her to have dinner at her place. She encouraged Lin to join a study group attended by local Tzu Chi members. She also gave her some cassettes of lectures by Master Cheng Yen.
"Two months later, Lin returned the cassettes to me," Sister Zhang recalled. "All of them were still sealed just as they were when I gave them to her. She told me that even if she had tried to listen, she would not have been able to understand what the Master was saying, nor would she have taken the Master's words to heart."
It was not until two years later that Sister Zhang gave the cassettes to Lin again. By this time, they had become closer friends. This time around, Lin listened attentively to the cassettes. Deeply touched by the Master's messages, Lin started thinking about what she could do to benefit others. She decided to put her barbering skills to good use by offering free haircuts whenever Tzu Chi volunteers held relief distributions or free clinics.
In addition to working to benefit others, Lin began speaking more kindly. "Every time my husband and I quarreled, he would become even angrier if I talked back. Sister Zhang taught me not to get irritated and argue with my husband. Also, the Master says that good words are like lotus flowers blooming from your mouth, and bad words are like poisonous snakes hissing from your lips. From that, I realized we should only speak to others in a kind and gentle way."
From then on, whenever a quarrel was about to arise, Lin would chant the Buddha's name silently in her heart or divert her attention by tuning in to the Master's talks on Da Ai TV. Harper had no one to argue with when Lin chose not to respond to his anger. As a result, he began to lose his temper less frequently.
Lin put several English Tzu Chi publications in her barbershop for customers to read. Sometimes customers would unburden themselves to her, telling her of their unhappy or unsatisfactory lives. Lin tried to lift their spirits by sharing thoughts from Master Cheng Yen's book, Jing Si Aphorisms. She even donated the tips she received to Tzu Chi in her customers' names.
At 4:30 every morning, Lin woke up and listened to the Master's daily Dharma talk. The Master reminded Lin of the grandmother who had raised her and guided and educated her on the principles of life. She found strength every day from the Master's talks, and she was able to begin her day with a joyful heart. She felt transformed from the inside out, and she began to replace the negative feelings toward her husband with a positive mindset. She thought to herself, "My husband has worked so hard to support the family. I should show my gratitude by making sure the house is clean and tidy and by taking care of everything at home so that he can go to work without worries. If he gets angry and stressed at work, I should leave him alone and give him time to calm down." Lin began realizing that although what had happened to her in life was very painful, she could still be grateful. She had at one time contemplated taking her own life; now she chose to be thankful for being well provided for and for being able to dedicate her spare time to volunteering for Tzu Chi.
A transformation
While serving as a Tzu Chi volunteer, Lin came to realize that the simple, pure desire to protect the environment prompts many volunteers to join in and take up recycling. Lin knew that recycling could be done anytime, anywhere, as long as one had the desire to do so. So she began dedicating her time after work to recycling, often spending four or five hours at a time sorting trash.
At first, her neighbors would shake their heads and comment, "Your husband is a military officer! Do you really need to collect trash like a homeless person?" Even policemen who saw her loading recyclables into her nice van would approach and inquire into her "suspicious" activity. Despite such social opposition, Lin persisted in using her spare time to help with the recycling work.
"To change others you have to first change yourself." At Sister Zhang's suggestion, Lin began showing concern for her husband and his drinking problem. She placed an English edition of Master Cheng Yen's Jing Si Aphorisms by her husband's bedside in the hope that he would flip through the pages and gain some inspiration.
However, it was not until Harper was diagnosed with stage II prostate cancer that he came to understand his wife's concern and love for him. Suddenly, the luster of his life faded in the face of his own mortality and the impermanence of the world. Harper entered the hospital for treatment, and for more than ten days Lin tended to him and took good care of his daily needs. Gradually, their icy relationship began to thaw.
Under Lin's encouragement, Harper started watching Da Ai TV. Bit by bit, he came to understand what Tzu Chi was all about. After some time, he told himself, "I must change my ways."
Harper was already in the habit of collecting recyclables that looked new and were still useable even before he became familiar with Tzu Chi. When Sister Zhang talked with him about Tzu Chi's recycling efforts and invited him to join in, he happily agreed. However, deep down in his heart he doubted whether the proceeds from selling the recyclables would really go to relieve the poor and the suffering.
His doubt evaporated when he helped to hand out scholarships to students at the Morita Tzu Chi Elementary School in Tijuana, Mexico. It was that trip that convinced him that the income from selling recyclables was put to good use, such as helping children from poor families get an education.
The trip made Harper realize that everyone's recycling efforts, when pooled together, could have a huge impact. He began dedicating more time to recycling, as much as four hours a day. On his days off, he'd work up to ten hours. He became so occupied with recycling that he no longer felt the need to drink. "I've found the right direction in life and no longer need to seek solace in alcohol. Through recycling, I've come to understand the joy of giving without asking for anything in return. I hope that my efforts contribute to bringing about a better world."
After he started serving as a Tzu Chi volunteer, Harper often had the chance to talk to others about the foundation. To learn more, he even attended a training camp held last November at the foundation headquarters in Hualien, Taiwan. With the help of interpreters, he took notes during every lecture. He intended to take in Tzu Chi's ideals and spirit and spread them locally after returning home.
Harper has discovered the meaning of his life in service to others. "The Tzu Chi path is the correct path on which people should walk. I don't know how many people I can help to change in my life, but I'm confident that if you can change even one person, you will influence many more people."
New insights
After Harper was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he and Lin came to realize how impermanent life could be. They realized they should make the best use of their time to do good. This is what prompted them to dedicate themselves to volunteer services, such as recycling. Just as their small yard is piled high with recyclables, so are their hearts full of joy.
However, their children still cause them quite a lot of worry and concern. Every week, Lin writes three letters to her second son. He is still in prison serving a sentence for drugs. She hopes that he can use his time in jail to reflect and improve himself. "I include lines from Jing Si Aphorisms in my letters to him, hoping that someday he will absorb those wholesome messages."
Harper also changed his ways of interacting with his children. After reflection, he decided he was too autocratic. He didn't know how to listen to his children and respect their thoughts. In a loving move, he decided to try all he could to support them in starting their lives anew, no matter how difficult it might be. He resolved that henceforth he would not make any decision for them. Instead, he would be at their side, sharing his life experiences with them.
Harper is also grateful to his wife for being a good model for him. "Seeing how much my wife has changed and the more meaningful life she now leads truly has had an impact on me." He has confidence that his children will also change for the better.
Harper now works at a prison. Influenced by Tzu Chi, he no longer believes in the autocratic way of management he used to uphold. Tzu Chi has taught him the importance of compassion. Now he believes that only when people are willing to communicate, trust, and forgive one another can they work toward harmony and greater efficiency.
The couple is now involved in a project that works to guide and care for youths that have run away from home. After work, Harper and Lin help provide hot meals for these youths. They also show support by being attentive listeners when they pour out their hearts. They love and care for these run-away youths with the same hope they have toward their own children. Their hope is that the wayward youth they counsel will find the right path in life and never go astray again.
As the sun set, the clear sky glowed red and purple. Lin steered her van through a bustling neighborhood and stopped beside a dumpster behind a local supermarket. The evening wind was a bit chilly. Lin swiftly picked up a few flattened cardboard boxes, piled them into her van, and then headed for another place to collect more.
At the same time, Harper was in another part of the city driving his old surplus military vehicle around. He too was collecting used cardboard boxes. Wearing a camouflage hat, casual clothes, and work apron, he cut open the cardboard boxes one after another with his pocket knife. Whenever he runs into Tzu Chi volunteers he knows, he greets them with a big grin on his face.
After more than 30 years of unhappy marriage, this couple has finally found new meaning in life through their involvement with Tzu Chi. Despite differences in culture, education and language, their hearts have grown closer again and they now understand each other better than ever before. Sharing the same firm resolve, they vow to walk hand in hand into the future on the Tzu Chi Path.
Translated by Evelyn Yi-chih Sung
Photographs by Yan Lin-zhao
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'Flyboys' soar with vintage P-40 Warhawk
During World War II, young Americans in P-40 Warhawks battled Japanese Zeros.
Seventy years later, young San Diegans have prepared a P-40 to fight a new enemy: historical amnesia.
"One of the problems we have with World War II is passing on that knowledge to the next generation," said Coleman Warner of the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. "Projects like this P-40 really help in connecting the dots between generations."
El Cajon's Flyboys Aeroworks spent the past year-and-a-half building this sleek aircraft, a sister to the fighters the Flying Tigers flew over India, Burma and China. Work was slow — "We had to build it all from scratch," said Jenny Bishop, a Flyboys mechanic — but now this project is gaining speed.
On Saturday, the Flyboys showed off their latest creation during an open house at Gillespie Field in El Cajon. Sunday, they are disassembling the Warhawk. On Tuesday, they will lash the crated fuselage, wings and assorted parts to an eastbound truck.
The plane's destination: the Big Easy, where a sprawling campus seven blocks from the Mississippi River houses a Smithsonian Institution affiliate that explains America's role in World War II. A Tom Hanks-narrated film recalls the European and Pacific campaigns of 1941-1945; multimedia presentations re-create submarine patrols and the Battle of Midway; and propaganda posters from the U.S., its allies and enemies bring home this global conflict's savage emotions and life-or-death stakes.
There are also countless relics, from uniforms, canteens and diaries to Jeeps, tanks, a PT boat and a squadron of war planes — including a TBM Avenger restored by the Flyboys.
The team's first job, the Avenger, a U.S. Navy torpedo bomber, is a hit with many of the museum's 500,000 annual visitors. The Flyboys were rewarded with the Warhawk contract.
Now, the reviews on that plane are coming in.
"It's cool," said Jim Patrick, 62, a retired airline pilot from Point Loma. "If I had a soul to sell and a devil to sell it to and that's what it took to fly this plane? I'd do it."
From the wreckage
Daily, roughly 700 World War II veterans die. As they disappear, so do firsthand details of this chapter in American history.
Also vanishing: this era's memorabilia, from front-line nurses' letters home to planes that once flew desperate missions.
"We search around the world," Warner said. "This particular P-40 came from the Aleutian Islands and we acquired it from a collector in Los Angeles."
Actually, the museum acquired two scorched, tangled pieces of wreckage salvaged from two crashed Warhawks. They were delivered in 2012 to the Flyboys, whose many skills — welding, metalsmithing, woodworking, air frame construction — do not include miracle-working.
"There was nothing left," said Jesse Williams, 29, an Army veteran and the crew lead. "It was held together with framing nails."
So the Flyboys' 12-person team acquired copies of the original P-40 plans from the Smithsonian. Then, using 1940s tools and 1940s materials, they remade this 1940s plane from the wheels up. The task required about 19,000 man- and woman-hours, every one of them supervised by Rolando X. Gutierrez.
A 58-year-old engineer who once oversaw all ampm stores in Mexico, Gutierrez was a volunteer aboard the USS Midway Museum. Curious about the planes he saw on the flattop's flight deck, he enrolled in Miramar College's aviation maintenance program.
While learning to rivet and weld, he met other gearheads with a passion for machines and history. They came together to tinker on the banged-up Avenger, a project that caught the National WWII Museum's attention and led to a lucrative contract.
At New Orleans' insistence, these hobbyists incorporated and became a business. They specialize in World War II aircraft, even though this wasn't their war — Williams, for one, served a tour in Iraq and another in Afghanistan. But they relish this era's style.
"It's got soul," Williams said of the Warhawk. "It's just got a certain feeling."
This is a single-engine, single-seat fighter, 40 feet in length, with 38-foot wingspan. Those wings are equipped with six .50-caliber machine guns. Painted below its nose is a grinning shark's mouth. As ferocious as the Warhawk looked, its top speed — about 400 mph — was exceeded by many of its foes.
Still, this was one tough bird.
"It's like a flying tank," Williams said. "There are stories of Japanese Zeros ramming them in the air. The Zero would crash but the P-40 would fly home."
Very big deal
The Flyboys will accompany the Warhawk to New Orleans. There, they'll have three days to reassemble the aircraft and hang it, in mid-dive, from a ceiling.
"These trips are fun but painful," he said. "We'll work 20-hour days."
And then? Gutierrez hopes to land a contract to restore a Red Tail — a P-51 Mustang flown by the Tuskegee Airmen.
New Orleans hasn't committed to that deal. Yet. Judging by reactions to the latest Flyboys Aeroworks project, though, these San Diegans may not be finished with World War II any time soon.
"This," Warner said, gazing at the Warhawk, "is going to be a very big deal in our pavilion."
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I grew up in a one parent family in North East England, living with my mum Jeannet and my brother Michael. I did all the normal things as a kid, climbed trees, and garage roofs, spent hours gossiping in the tent in the back field with my mates, and always wrote. Since being really young, perhaps my earliest memory is of hand writing small books, stapling the sides and giving them to teachers and other people as gifts. I also read constantly, Enid Blyton was a particular favourite, but I loved the Hardy Boys and books by Willard Price too. Obviously as I aged, my book choices aged with me, and I was drawn to the likes of Patricia Cornwell and Jonathan Kellerman through my early teens. I did well at school, and back then didn't know what I wanted to do other than my life-long wish to work for the Police. After damaging my knee it became apparent I would never become a police officer, so I enrolled at University of Teesside in 2004 and began studying. I passed my Bsc Crime Scene Science in 2008 and began working in the forensics field. I found it to be challenging and extremely satisfying, seeing things I could never have imagined, or rather probably had imagined in some way or other but it was very different when it was brought to life so to speak! My already active imagination began working overtime, and I chose to complete my MA Creative Writing whilst working full time. I passed my MA in 2011, using the first 15,000 words of my first novel as a thesis. Since that time I have completed a short story, Escape, and my first novel, With Deadly Intent, which was published in April 2016 by Caffeine Nights Publishing (http://www.caffeine-nights.com).
I was then signed for a 3-book deal with Bloodhound Books – book 1 in the linked Forensic Files Series, I've Been Watching You, was published on 24th June 2016 and book 2 in the series, Time To Play, soon followed in the September. The third in the series, Watch You Burn was released in 2017, and the fourth, Under the Woods released 24th April 2018. The latest, From The Dark was released in November 2018 and I'm currently working on book 6 as well as a new romantic suspense series.
I read as often as I can, and my taste still bends towards the crime genre (surprising huh?) – big fan of Karen Rose, Mo Hayder, and David Baldacci among a melee of others. I enjoy speaking with like minded authors, or just authors in general, and quite often get asked to proof-read final copies of friends books before they go to print. I love interacting with readers and getting to know them, their likes and dislikes and learning constantly.
I still live in the North East with my wonderful, extremely patient husband Peter, who supports me in everything I do and believes in me wholly. My aims for the future at the present time, are to keep doing signings, keep attending various writing festivals and interacting with lovely readers and authors. And to write. Lots. And read. Lots.


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A Necessary Disenchantment: myth, agency and injustice in the digital age [Audio]
Speaker(s): Professor Nick Couldry | Professor Couldry challenges some 'digital age' myths about how we gather on social media platforms and the value of 'big data', and considers the new forms of agency and injustice emerging alongside them. Nick Couldry is professor of media, communications and social theory and author of Media, Society, World.
Exploring mathematics: maths in nature and art
What does mathematics have to do with nature or art? The video tracks in this album trace the origin of the mathematics of chaos and describe how the chance discovery of fractals became the basis for some real - and revolutionary - commercial applications such as the fax and the modem. A closer look at ancient fabric designs and the spiral of a nautilus shell also reveals repeating patterns that can be analysed in a mathematical way. This material forms part of The Open University course MS221 E
CTPI: Public Square – Changing the Guard at Rome, Canterbury and Wellington: Time for New Models o
The Centre for Theology and Public Issues presents a panel discussion reflecting on the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI and the recent appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury and Anglican Bishop of Wellington. Panellists include: Most Rev Colin Campbell, Rev Dr Margaret Mayman, Amy Armstrong, Laura Black and Terry Drummond. 26 February 2013.
Get off the Grass - Shaun Hendy
Professor Shaun Hendy gives a tour of the book he wrote with the late Professor Sir Paul Callaghan,looking at the economics of developing a more innovative economy, and the relationship between science and innovation.
Launch of Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network: Dr Jose M. Roche and Dr Suman Seth
Ministers and distinguished high-level representatives from around twenty countries formally launched a new Multidimensional Poverty Peer Network in Oxford on 6 June. Dr Jose M. Roche and Dr Suman Seth - OPHI.
Transitional Justice in Transitional Libya
Dr. Michael Gibb -Lecturer in Philosophy at University College, Oxford and Project Coordinator for No Peace Without Justice, Libya gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series.
Lowry re-visited
As the 2013 Lowry exhibition closes in London, in this video we take a look back to the success of our own Lowry exhibition, which opened its doors to the public two years ago on 16 November. Held in the Djanolgy Art Gallery at Lakeside Arts Centre, the Lowry exhibition had a staggering 46,800 people visit the exhibition in the 10 weeks it was open. Gallery opening hours were also extended as the show was in such high demand. The exhibition was held between 16 November 2011 -- 5 February 2012
Penn State Lives Here: Inspiration Meets Perspiration
Penn State Lives Here, Brand Video: Twenty-four campuses, 17,000 faculty and staff, 100,000 students, a teaching hospital that provides care to more than a million patients a year, over one-half million active alumni, an online World Campus that empowers anyone to pursue an education--anytime, anywhere--and the largest student-run philanthropic organization on the planet. That's what makes Penn State ... Penn State. Inspiration meets perspiration--here. Head meets heart--here. On our campuses, a
Understanding JFK and the 1960s through the Letters to Dallas Mayor Earl Cabell
SMU Political Science Professor Dennis Simon talks about the more than 500 letters that were sent to Dallas Mayor Earl Cabell after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and what they say about that era. "In part, the country lost a little of its idealism," Simon said of the letters, which are in the collection of the library at SMU.
How would the Texas justice system handle Oswald today?
If Lee Harvey Oswald were tried today for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, how would he be handled by the Texas justice system? Would the process be any different from what it would have been 50 years ago? That's the question posed to SMU Assistant Law Professor Megan Ryan.
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Episode Twenty Nine: March 2009
The art of cookery: Oliver Peyton on food in paintings. Plus Picasso's women, and a costume parade at the Gallery
Episode Thirty: April 2009
A globetrotting dragon slayer: Tintoretto's Saint George. Plus tall tales about ships and a short guide to religious art
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{Suresh 589} राजा बदल गया है । (Taajaa badal gaya hai ) The king has changed कहानी -kahaanee उदयपुर नाम का एक राज्य था। (Udaypur naam ka ek raajy tha.) […]
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Learn more about Spanish culture with SpanishPod101.com! Ever wondered what the most important Spanish holidays are, and how they are celebrated? Then this 25-lesson video series is for you! With this series, you'll learn the what, why, when and how of 25 well-known holidays in Spain. In this video, you'll learn all [...]
In 1907, a young Albert Einstein was looking for a way to extend his special theory of relativity to include acceleration. It took him eight years to come up with general theory of relativity. This excellent video introduces the student to Einstein's theory in a very accessible and visual way. (03:12)
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How to Fix Holes in Iron Pipes
Many older houses have cast iron drainpipes for toilets and sinks. Unlike contemporary plastic pipes, iron pipes are vulnerable to punctures if they aren't securely strapped or when struck by a careless worker. Typically, the odor of sewer gases indicates a punctured pipe. Iron pipes installed under concrete slabs or underground should be repaired by a professional. As a do-it-yourself homeowner with basic skills, you can fix iron pipes that run below a subfloor using a supplies that you find at plumbing shops and home centers.
Put on a dust mask, safety glasses and work gloves. Access the area under the subfloor through the crawl space door. Use a flashlight or work light to locate the area of the leak at a drainpipe. Typically, a moist or wet area on the soil indicates where water dripped from the pipe. Alternatively, look for signs of a leak or a hole in a pipe in a basement or attic.
Remove loose metal debris and rust from the pipe at the area of the hole, using a steel putty knife. Smooth the surface of the pipe at the area of the hole with a wire brush.
Use the putty knife to fill the hole with cast-iron patching compound. To do this, apply the compound around the pipe instead of along the pipe, and use just enough compound to seal the hole.
Loosen and remove the nut from the bolt on a rubber-lined sleeve clamp, using a nut driver. Spread the clamp apart and fit it onto the pipe, covering the patched hole. Squeeze the tabs of the clamp together with pliers. Install the bolt and nut and tighten the nut securely.
Things Needed
- Dust mask
- Safety glasses
- Work gloves
- Flashlight or work light
- Putty knife
- Wire brush
- Cast-iron patching compound
- Rubber-lined sleeve clamp with bolt and nut
- Nut driver
- Pliers
- Obtain the rubber-lined sleeve clamp based on the size of the pipe. Include the appropriate bolt and nut for the clamp.
- After fixing the hole, install a pipe strap at each side of the patched area, using a cordless drill and screw-tip attachment to attach the ends of the straps to the floor joists above with 2-inch galvanized screws.
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The process of creating your first recording as an artist or band can be very exciting and rewarding. After recording three albums in the past few years, I've compiled a few tips here to help other guitarists achieve the best sound possible in their first studio recording.
1.) Equipment
Do whatever you have to do in order to have access to the best equipment possible in the studio. Borrow from friends, rent from stores, put in some extra hours and buy it – whatever. The quality of your instruments and all accessory equipment will set the foundation for the overall recording quality. All the studio magic in the world cannot save a tone that is poor from the source. Also, ensure the quality of your equipment. Change the strings on all your guitars, and be sure to replace batteries for any active pickups. You may want to consider having a technician perform a full set up and intonation. If you have a tube amp and don't mind putting down the cash, have all your tubes changed to ensure a great tone.
2.) Tuning
Be sure to tune your guitar between every take, to absolutely ensure the tuning quality of your tracks as time progresses. To really play it on the safe side, ensure that any other guitars and guitarists tune their instruments through the same tuner, to eliminate the possibility of any variance between tuning devices.
3.) Layering
Unless you are doing an extremely delicate, soft recording, there will most likely be some instance in which you want to beef up the sound of your tracks. Layering or "double tracking" can be a very effective technique to achieve this. To get the best sound out of your multiple layers, be sure to implement a few of these tricks: Alter the tone of your guitar/amp slightly to avoid any "phasing" effects, and to add some subtle colour and richness to the track. If you are using a heavily distorted sound, you may want to consider reducing the distortion slightly on your layered track. Layering a clean track with a slightly overdriven track can create a nice complexity as well.
4.) Reamping
Reamping is a great way to work with your guitar tracks after the recording is already done. The process involves separately recording your source guitar track, before it is processed by the amp. Now, the producer can take that raw guitar signal and try it out through other amps or processors their studio might have. The reamped track may also be processed through a different amp from your own, and then applied on a separate track to blend the tones.
5.) Dampening the Strings
Now, this one is bound to get some disagreement, and I will explain my position on this in a moment. Placing a sock or hair elastic around the strings, where the first fret meets the headstock can dampen any loose strings that may be ringing out and reducing the clarity of your tracks. This can be particularly helpful during difficult solos, where note clarity is crucial. This trick allows you to focus %100 on the notes you need to be hitting, without worrying too much about blocking out the notes you don't want. Now, obviously some will view this as cheating, at least in part. I certainly do not advocate using this trick in order to achieve a quality that you could not otherwise attain. Where I do find this useful is as a way to save time, knowing that many first recording projects are done on a tight budget. Your recording should be the best representation of your playing, so if a part is not impossible, but gives you difficulty, this technique can be used with a clean conscience.
6.) Never Settle
This is probably the biggest thing to take care of, and I can attest that failing to do so will bug you forever. When I recorded my first album, I was quite young and inexperienced. As a result, I often would settle on a take that I knew in my heart was maybe not the absolute best I could have done. When I listen to those recordings now, I still hear the little mistakes and imperfections that I heard in the studio, and it drives me nuts. Budget is often an issue during one's first recording project, and so mistakes will slide for time's sake. But I assure you, time spent on perfecting a take is not time wasted – time spent trying to edit out the mistake certainly is.
Hopefully these tips and tricks will help you to achieve the best possible sound on your first recording project. Be sure to effectively communicate your desires for the overall sound and direction of the songs to your producer. Without your input, the producer can only take the quality so far. It's your recordings, and you have to listen to them for years to come, so don't be shy about what you want to accomplish. Good luck!


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The ICHOM team is thrilled to announce our Strategic Alliance with Santeon, a leading Dutch hospital group. Santeon is comprised of six facilities, each of which has previously been an individual sponsor of ICHOM. This is our fifth Strategic Alliance and our second in the Netherlands. Santeon was formed in 2010 to improve patient care by fostering collaboration across its hospitals. "We simply believe that one hospital cannot improve quality alone," Santeon Director Leonique Niessen explains. "A single hospital can set up improvement programs but will need to compare its performance with others to understand where it can improve and which procedures deliver the best outcomes." In the summer of the "Year of Transparency" — as the Dutch Minister of Health deemed 2015 — ICHOM is delighted to enter a Strategic Alliance with this forward-thinking group of facilities.
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Aspen Planers will be commencing log hauling on the Bridge River Main and then down the Hurley FSR to the bridge and onto Rd. 40 starting almost immediately.
This will continue to approximately one month (mid-July). You may see loaded and unloaded logging trucks pretty much anytime during the day starting early through to late afternoon.
Recreationalists and vehicles should be very cautious on the Bridge River Main FSR. Extreme caution and careful slow driving on the hill coming down into Gold Bridge or going up on the Hurley River FSR is strongly advised.
The Avalanche team has reported all the snow has nearly gone from the Avalanche paths on the Hurley and East Hurley and sent in a great aerial photo of the East Hurley taken this week.
Enter the contest to win a Bridge River Valley gift bag full of I Survived The Hurley and Ravenwood Healing Arts products. Submit one photo from your "first trip of the season" across the Hurley. To enter, email your best photo to: firstname.lastname@example.com. Entries accepted until July 15th. Show your love of the Hurley and support maintenance of this website by purchasing items from the Hurley store.


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Home stretch! This is the last week of our "6 Bags in 6 Weeks" Spring Cleaning Challenge! If you missed the other posts, check them out for tips on decluttering Clothing, Books, Kitchen, Toiletries, and Paper + Miscellaneous!
Below is a sentimental items checklist and my vlog, so you can see all my very own sentimental items as we talk about the categories!
Here is a handy-dandy checklist for your decluttering mission!
Who doesn't love a printable? Here's a PDF version for printing :))
What are your most difficult items to tidy in this category? Photos? Items from a collection? Comment below or post your challenges to our Facebook or Instagram pages for tips and tricks!
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With spending hikes and the costliest wildfire season on record set to inflate Alberta's budget deficit to at least $5.9 billion, Finance Minister Joe Ceci warned Monday the recent drop in oil prices will push that number even higher this fall.
"This may not be the final number. The last month has been volatile for the energy sector," Ceci said as he delivered his first-quarter financial update, adding revenues have continued to shrink as oil prices decline. "If current conditions continue, the final deficit will be in the range of $6.5 billion."
Because the quarterly update provides a snapshot of the province's 2015-16 financial outlook from April through June, it doesn't capture the dramatic drop in oil prices that began in July.
Albertans won't know the true impact of crashing oil prices until the NDP government tables its first budget after the fall legislature session convenes Oct. 26.
"We're dealing with a significant revenue shortfall," Ceci said.
Ministers are looking for places to cut expenses, but the government is considering new revenue streams "where and when we need them," he said.
"One we won't consider, of course, is the provincial sales tax."
The quarterly update shows the province is projecting the price for West Texas Intermediate at $55.85 a barrel — about a dollar higher than estimates in the March Progressive Conservative budget — increasing resource revenue by $710 million to $3.6 billion.
But since then prices have tanked, hovering around the $40 to $45 range. Economists expect the situation to get worse before it gets better as the province is hit by a mild recession for the first time since 2009 that will see real GDP shrink by about 0.6 per cent and the unemployment rate hold steady around six per cent.
Ceci used Monday's update as an opportunity to lay the blame for the state of the province's finances at the feet of the previous PC government.
"The previous Conservative governments weren't able to balance Alberta's budget in five of the last six years, when oil was averaging about $90 a barrel," he said. "They threw away our opportunity to save and prepare for these challenges."
Total expenses are expected to swell to $50.2 billion, an increase of $1.8 billion from March projections.
The increased red ink this quarter is mainly the result of a boost to health, education, human services and advanced education spending brought in by Premier Rachel Notley's NDP government this spring through an interim supply bill.
Disaster assistance spending also jumped by $456 million to $757 million, the result of agricultural losses brought on by drought and a wildfire season that saw 491,000 hectares burn across the province.
The reversal of former premier Jim Prentice's proposed health-care levy and planned fee increases, along with the reinstatement of the charitable donation tax credit cost the province a further $483 million.
Revenues are expected to jump by $1 billion to $44.3 billion, helped in part by $497 million generated by a new 12-per-cent corporate tax rate that took effect July 1 and a progressive income tax system that comes into force Oct. 1.
About $3 billion will be drawn from the Contingency Fund – the province's rainy day account – to help offset revenue losses, leaving a balance of about $3.5 billion.
Total debt is expected to hit $18.3 billion this year, an increase of $600 million in capital plan spending from March, including $310 million for school projects.
Despite the negative outlook, Ceci said the province still plans to balance the budget by 2018-19.
Wildrose finance critic Derek Fildebrandt said the New Democrats are steering Alberta "towards one of the worst budgets in our history."
This year's tax increases won't offset the $1.4 billion in new operating expenses brought in by the NDP government, he noted.
"What we needed today was a plan. Instead we got a brochure," he said.
Interim PC leader Ric McIver said the government's budget deficit predictions can't be trusted because it's forecasting an "unrealistic" oil price.
Interim Liberal leader David Swann called on the government to stimulate the economy by investing in infrastructure, phasing out the small business tax and protecting programs that encourage economic diversification.


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Planning for Uncertainty
By: Rick Boxx
June 2, 2015
A friend of mine's business is closely tied to the oil and gas industry. Since oil is a commodity, and prices can wildly fluctuate, how can he know what to expect?
It would be tempting to eliminate planning altogether, but I believe that could be foolish. Without planning it would be hard to know when to begin shutting down portions of your operation.
When there are many possible scenarios I recommend developing a "probable plan," a "best case plan," and a "worst case plan." If things change you can immediately default to the more appropriate plan, allowing your company to adjust rapidly.
Proverbs 22:3 teaches, "The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty."
If your business is in uncertain times, consider developing alternative plans.
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Yeovil Pride announces virtual Pride event for 2020
With Covid-19 cancelling large group events this year Yeovil Pride has organised a group of micro events to support the LGBT+ community Monday, 3rd August 2020 – With the global coronavirus pandemic resulting in large group events having to be cancelled this summer including the annual Yeovil Pride event, the Yeovil Pride committee has created a series of micro events both virtual and in person to take place this Saturday, 8 August. Pride is more important than ever, as many in our community are confined to staying at home still in the midst of the pandemic. For many young people this can be especially tough if living with parents or guardians…
We have a new logo
As a way to mark LGBT+ History Month, we're delighted to share with you our new logo that will represent Yeovil Pride. It gives the rainbow – a symbol long associated with Pride movements thanks to Gilbert Baker's iconic design in San Francisco – a 'Yeovil' makeover referencing the towns coat of arms creating a new, unique colour scheme we're proud of, and hope the towns LGBT+ community are proud of too. The colour scheme, and rainbow will be referenced in Yeovil Pride's designs going forward, creating a strong visual that stands out and something that can be adaptable going forward. The design was created by Yeovil Pride's own Lou,…
Our 2020 AGM
Join the Board of Yeovil Pride as we report back on our achievements this year, and set out our vision for 2020's celebration. We're gathering at The Manor Hotel in Yeovil on 20th January 2020 at 6:30pm, and we'd love for you to come along. We've already announced our 2020 Pride event date as the 8th August, but there is a lot of work to be done before then – and we can't do it alone. At the meeting we will be outlining volunteer opportunities as part of restructuring and formalising our organisation. If you're the kind of person that doesn't just want to attend Pride itself but help to…
Help us guide YOUR Yeovil Pride
We are pleased to announce the times and dates of our two drop-in sessions at The Manor Hotel. Come and meet some of the people behind Yeovil Pride – whether you want to give us feedback, get involved or lend us your support, we'd love to see you there. One session is on a weekday evening, the other is at the weekend during the day. We hope that these options will allow as many people as possible to attend that wish to. The Manor has parking (you need to register your vehicle at reception), disabled access and serves a wide range of refreshments. Please join the event pages for information and updates…
First Ever Yeovil Pride
LGBT+ community to march through town to mark 50 years of the modern Pride movement Yeovil's LGBT+ community is set to celebrate its first ever Pride this Saturday by holding a march through the town centre to mark 50 years since the Stonewall Uprising: the birth of the modern Pride movement. The march will start from Petters Way Car Park before proceeding along Hendford, the High Street and Silver Street, culminating in a community picnic in St John's Churchyard. Anyone who identifies as LGBT+ or is an ally of the community is invited to join the march. JK Doran, Chair of Yeovil Pride, said, "Celebrating Pride in Yeovil is long…
Finding funds for Yeovil Pride
Can you believe it is 2019 and Yeovil has never had a Pride?! Neither could we! So we're hoping to change that – on Saturday, 31 August 2019 Yeovil will have its first ever Pride, but if we're going to do it, we need your support in order to make it happen! At our inaugural meeting, Yeovil Pride was officially formed as a not-for-profit organisation with the aim to: organise and facilitate an annual Yeovil Pride celebration within the town, and to encourage other organisations, businesses and residents to stand up for LGBT+ equality. We're really proud of what we have started, but without your donations, we will be unable to put on this…
Inaugural Meeting
If you've made it to our website, we're hoping you know that we are organising Yeovil's first #Pride! We need volunteers, and we want you to be a part of our journey – whether that's becoming involved in the planning, to helping on the day. We are holding a meeting to gather together get all the people who are interested in helping to make this a reality. This meeting will take place on 10th August 2019 at 10:00am. Please click here to go to our eventbrite page and register, for free, so that we know to expect you. On the day, you will find us on the second floor of Yeovil Library,…
Coming soon!
We're working hard to pull together Yeovil's very first Pride event, to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the Stonewall Uprisings in New York City. And whilst we can celebrate 50 years of queer revolt, we need to remember that the fight for LGBT+ liberation in the UK and around the world is far from over. Click here to sign up, and ensure you'll be the first to know what's happening. In the meantime, make sure that you save the date – Saturday, 31 August – for Yeovil Pride.


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From the production team that brought us The King's Speech comes Lion: the incredible true story of Saroo Brierley and his 25-year odyssey.
Precocious five-year-old Saroo Khan is always up for an adventure. Eager to help his older brother Guddu with any odd job that will provide their family with much-needed money, Saroo follows Guddu everywhere he goes. One night the two boys are separated on a train platform in their native Madhya Pradesh, and Saroo winds up nearly a thousand miles away in Calcutta.
Homeless in a strange city where he does not speak the language, Saroo gets by on his street smarts until he is taken in by a government orphanage. When an Australian couple adopts him, he is taken to live with them in Hobart, Tasmania. It is not until Saroo leaves that island as a young Australian man that he begins to wonder what became of his first home and the family he so adored. Ingeniously using satellite images from Google Earth, he finds a lead to follow up on. But the search for Saroo's past threatens to overwhelm his present, and he finds himself further adrift than he ever imagined possible.
Adapting Brierley's own book, A Long Way Home, screenwriter Luke Davies and first-time director Garth Davis infuse the story with quiet heartbreak. Newcomer Sunny Pawar lights up the screen as the young boy and Dev Patel (The Man Who Knew Infinity) delivers a deeply affecting performance as the adult Saroo. Nicole Kidman, David Wenham (Oranges and Sunshine), Rooney Mara (Carol, Her) and Tannishtha Chatterjee (Angry Indian Goddesses, Siddarth) round out Lion's all-star international cast, while Greig Fraser's arresting photography conveys the overwhelming chaos and beauty of Saroo's two worlds. This remarkable journey shows us how home transcends borders and family transcends blood.
"Once in a while, a movie comes along that is so touching and sincere, without a moment of false emotion or manipulative self-indulgence, that it established squatters' rights and moves into your heart to stay." (Rex Reed, New York Observer)
"A sober and yet profoundly stirring contemplation of family, roots, identity and home, which engrosses throughout the course of its two-hour running time." (David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter)


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text: I heard the news yesterday on LJ that Ian Richardson had died. He was the "Grey Poupon man" in commercials that once ran on American television. Hopefully, however, most of the people reading this will remember two of his marvellous public television roles. The first that I saw was his portrayal of Bill Haydon, in the production of John Le Carré's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy . The second, of course, was the deliciously evil Francis Urquhart in House of Cards . As Urquhart, he had a signature line that's perfect for any politician. girl_undone made an icon of the quote *points* and has offered it to anyone who wants it. You'll find her post here: http://community.livejournal.com/book_icons/667425.html .


text: Bulent Alkan In 1978, he was born in Turkey.He listened elektronic music since little ages, so he started this depertmant. The electronic music was this passion and took important part this life. By this ideas , his DJ and Production life has started since 1999. He showed al lot of performence and he is showing performence stil.


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Days after host Melissa Harris Perry walked off her own show, MSNBC is now confirming they have parted ways. Get the deets, and find out how Nicki Minaj is responding to those Meek Mill breakup rumors inside….
MSNBC host Melissa Harris Perry had the Internet buzzing and in shock after boldly refusing to return to her weekend program. In an email sent to her staff, she explained why she decided to boycott her self-titled show. She said she felt worthless to the NBC News execs and felt her show had been taken away from her after losing editorial control.
Now, the network is speaking out. According to the NY Times, an MSNBC spokesperson confirmed that the network and Ms. Harris-Perry were "parting ways."
Early this morning, the Wake Forest professor sent a farewell message via her Twitter:
Farewell #Nerdland. Inviting diverse new voices to table was a privilege. Grateful for years of support & criticism. pic.twitter.com/DJ7MMvVreN
— Melissa Harris-Perry (@MHarrisPerry) February 28, 2016
In her email to her staff, she said she hadn't had any communication with execs after several attempts on her part to reach out. Ms. Harris Perry hosted her weekend show since 2012, spreading a refreshing message of diversity.
We're sad to see her leave, but excited to see where her journey goes from here.
In other news...
Nicki Minaj is clapping back at those recent Meek Mill breakup rumors that popped up online recently.
Word on the curb was that Nicki and Meek Mill got into a huge fight about the "Anaconda" raptress moving to Philly while the MMG rapper serves his house arrest stint. We're not sure if that argument ever happened, but Nicki wants y'all to know that she and Meek are still tight.
She tweeted:
Well there you have it. Yes, she's in L.A. while Meek is stuck in Philly, but they're still good...at least for now. Meek was sentenced to do a minimum of 90 days on house arrest after violating his probation terms.
The "Only" raptress is gearing up to hit the stage for radio station Real 92.3. in L.A. today.
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I am going to get a new garage built and I would like some advice on the materials please? I will use the garage as a workshop and gym, it will be 8m x 4.5m 3m will be be partitioned off for the gym. I would want the garage to be warm and keep the heat in when I wanted to use it.
I am considering the following, which method would be the easiest and cheapest but still give me what i need?
Which method would be the most cost effective but still give me a descent warmish garage.
Single skin blocks with the insulated plasterboard? (not too bothered about having it plastered inside though) Plastered would look nice but cost compared to the others
Single skin blocks at whatever thickness? Cost of the bocks against the cost of 100mm blocks and labour.
Double skin blockwork? More materials more labour
Double skin blockwork with an insulated cavity? as above but insulation costs also.
I intend to put a good insulated door on the garage. Are these any good? It would be pointless trying to keep the place warmish if the doors are rubbish.
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Ireland - Mobile Market - Insights, Statistics and Analysis
Ireland's mobile market has undergone considerable changes in recent years. The market enjoys effective competition between three main players as well as a small number of MVNOs, which promise to provide additional market competition in coming years. The market underwent a considerable shift in 2014 when 3 Ireland acquired O2, and so secured a 36% market share, behind only Vodafone at 38%. Eircom's mobile service offers effective competition, while there is a lively and growing MVNO market. Mobile broadband, on the back of expanding HSPA and LTE networks, has become very popular among consumers since the introduction of flat-rate data plans. The regulator has also set aside UHF spectrum for use by mobile TV services, while spectrum in several bands has been freed up for use for mobile services. This report provides statistics and analysis on the Irish mobile market, including the key regulatory issues, a snapshot of the consumer market, emerging technologies, and the growth of mobile data services.
Key developments:
Vodafone Ireland signs deal to support Ryanair's M2M requirements across Europe; Eircom, 3 Ireland and O2 sign major network sharing deals; Carphone Warehouse and UPC Ireland sign deal to be hosted as MVNOs on 3 Ireland's network; regulator suspends auction of remaining blocks of 1800MHz wireless spectrum after receiving no bids; Vodafone and 3 Ireland agree to a 50/50 JV; Eircom signs five-year vendor contract with Ericsson to upgrade multi-technology network; O2 launches MVNO; Hutchison completes acquisition of O2 Ireland for 780 million; SMS traffic shows recovering growth; mobile broadband subscriber base falls; Vodafone increases investment; half of Vodafone subscribers using smartphones; MTRs reduced again; Vodafone fined for roaming data cap breaches; mobile retail revenue and ARPU continue to fall; regulator's market data to Q4 2014; telcos' operating and financial data to Q4 2014; recent market developments.
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A 2003 Mass Communication graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Chukuemeka Chukwudi, has appealed to the authorities of the university to release his transcript.
Chukwudi told The Nation that despite repeated efforts, he has been unable to get his transcript from the university since applying in 2010 – with the authorities claiming that his file was missing.
He said: "I graduated from the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) in 2003. My matriculation number is 98/88473. I applied for my transcript in 2010, but discovered at the Records Department that my results file, with which my transcript would be processed, was missing.
"I understand that some files were lost in transit in 2008 in the process of digitalising results – a project that was eventually abandoned. I have visited the university three times since then but to no avail. Unfortunately, the school authorities are not showing genuine interest in my case.
"All I want from the management of UNN is my transcript in one way or the other, since I am not the one who lost my file."
When The Nation brought Chukwudi's complaints to the university's attention, the public relations consultant to the university, Mr Chido Nwakanma said the institution would act on the matter.
"UNN administration has taken up the matter of the complaint by an alumnus. The fact of the matter is that the university has since last year launched an online portal for transcripts. Several alumni have used the i-Transcript service. Indeed, all those registering for Postgraduate programmes now are availing themselves successfully of the service.
"The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Bartho Okolo has directed the relevant officers to unravel the problem concerning Mr Chukwuemeka Chukwudi. He has given them a one-week timeline to submit a report showing the way forward. UNN regrets any inconvenience Mr Chukwudi has suffered but we assure that the matter would be treated expeditiously," he said.
However, Chukwudi is not convinced. He lamented that a letter he wrote to the Vice-Chancellor complaining about the issue in 2011, was declared missing.
"I am not convinced that the public relations people have taken the matter to the Vice-Chancellor. My reason is this: On August 5, 2011, I registered a letter in the offices of the VC and Registrar. I was shocked on July 31, 2012 when the Secretary to the VC expressed total ignorance of the letter," he said.


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August 30, 2016 - In an open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (below), the Canadian Coalition on Human Rights in China has urged that he place respect for human rights at the heart of the Canada/China relationship.
The letter is accompanied by a prisoner list that highlights three Tibetan prisoners of conscience: Gendhun Choekyi Nyima (Panchen Lama); Yeshe Choedron; and Shokjang.
The letter also appeals for Canadian intervention to stop the demolitions and evictions at Tibet's Larung Gar Buddhist Institute.
The letter was released today during a press conference organized by the Coalition on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
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Dear Prime Minister,
We write this Open Letter to you as members of the Canadian Coalition on Human Rights in China,[1] urging that you make a determined effort to raise key human rights cases and recommendations at every opening during your upcoming visit to China.
This trip – your first as Prime Minister – comes at a critical time, as China faces serious human rights challenges throughout the country. There has been a concerted, deepening clampdown on human rights lawyers and activists and intensified measures to curtail freedoms of expression, association and assembly. These are worrying indications of a deteriorating climate for human rights protection in the country.
Canada's relationship with China is one of the most crucial foreign policy challenges your government faces. Given the magnitude and variety of dealings between our two countries, as well as the considerable power and influence that China wields bilaterally and multilaterally, it is a relationship that cannot be seen solely as the responsibility of diplomats and business leaders, particularly when it comes to human rights considerations.
It has been widely reported that one of the key issues you may be exploring during this trip is the possible launch of negotiations towards a free trade agreement. To ensure that such an agreement does not contribute to human rights abuses, our organizations recommend that attention to human rights impacts be an integral part of the negotiation process.
There are numerous issues of concern that we hope you will raise during the course of your visit. We understand that such discussions will often take place in private meetings; but we also stress the importance of raising them publicly, including speeches and media interviews.
With this letter, we enclose a list of 13 cases that are of particular concern to our organizations. Unfortunately we could readily compile a document of hundreds of individuals who are unjustly imprisoned and who are at risk of torture and other abuses. We have chosen these cases because they are emblematic of wider patterns of persecution.
We wish to stress as well that our Coalition is aware of at least seventeen prisoners currently held in China, some of who are included in the attached list, who are Canadian citizens, immediate family of Canadian citizens or have other close Canadian connections.
Human rights defenders
A massive crackdown against human rights lawyers, human rights defenders, other civil society activists and journalists continues, including harassment, arbitrary arrest and detention, and violence. A series of new laws with a national security focus have been drafted or enacted that present grave danger to human rights advocates. Charges with no real substance, such as 'subversion of state', 'endangering state security', or 'mischief and picking quarrels' are common. When men and women are targeted simply because they stand up for the rights of others, the human rights of people everywhere in China are imperiled.
In July 2016 Chinese authorities began demolitions at Larung Gar Buddhist Institute, claiming that it had become too large and should be reduced by half to 5000 residents. The demolition order also stated that the monastery accept joint management with government or Chinese Communist Party officials who would hold a three to two majority. Subsequent eviction notices appear to target students from neighbouring Tibet Autonomous Region who have been ordered to return to their family homes. A communication ban has been put in place by authorities and local protest has been forbidden resulting in at least one suicide.
Hong Kong
Human rights concerns arising from the Government of China's failure to respect the "one country, two systems" understanding regarding Hong Kong are deepening. The Causeway Bay Books incident is a particularly serious breach. The denial of candidates' right to stand for Legislative Council elections because of their views on independence and self-determination violates freedom of opinion and expression rights. Moves to prohibit discussion of Hong Kong independence in schools similarly erode free speech. The Government of China's assertion that all Hong Kong Chinese, including those who hold foreign passports, are first and foremost Chinese citizens raises concerns about consular protection for Canadians of Hong Kong origin.
Falun Gong
The unrelenting campaign of persecution against Falun Gong practitioners has been underway for more than 17 years. Among the many thousands of prisoners are 12 family members of Canadian citizens. The U.N. Special Rapporteur on torture has reported that Falun Gong practitioners account for two-thirds of torture cases in China. There has also been widespread international concern and condemnation of organ-harvesting of Falun Gong prisoners, including by Canadian, US and European parliamentary and congressional committees.
These cases and concerns are far from exhaustive. Violence, discrimination and other violations against women and girls is of grave concern. In addition to Tibetans, other ethnic minorities, notably Uyghurs and Mongolians, face widespread human rights violations. Alongside Falun Gong practitioners, the rights to religious and spiritual freedom of many millions of Buddhists, Muslims and Christians are disregarded and violated on a daily basis. Beyond Hong Kong, pro-democracy activists throughout mainland China are regularly harassed, threatened, unlawfully arrested, unfairly tried and subject to violence. Freedom of expression, particularly with respect to internet and online discussions and publications, continues to be under siege. Concerns about torture and the death penalty are extensive.
Prime Minister, we appreciate that you will have many competing demands during this important visit, including pressing economic, security and geopolitical matters. We are confident that you will agree, however, that human rights must top the list. More than anything, human rights concerns require and deserve your full attention because injustice, inequality and violence continue to be the daily reality for millions of people across China. Respect for human rights is central to the cooperation, stability and prosperity that will frame the ever stronger relationship between our two countries. We would welcome an opportunity to meet with you or your officials for further discussions.
Alex Neve, Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada (English branch)
On behalf of the Canadian Coalition for Human Rights in China
[1] The Canadian Coalition for Human Rights in China is made up of 15 Canadian organizations dedicated to ensuring there is strong attention to human rights in Canada's relationship with China. This letter is endorsed by the following members of the Coalition: Amnesty International Canada (English & Francophone Branches), Canada-Hong Kong Link, Canada Tibet Committee, Falun Dafa Association of Canada, Federation for a Democratic China, Movement for Democracy in China (Calgary), Students for a Free Tibet Canada, Toronto Association for Democracy in China, the Uyghur Canadian Society and the Vancouver Society in Support of Democratic Movement in China.


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Hello all,
New to the boat side of the house, seeking some guidance. Picked up 3 boats over the winter for the family (M41, Spartans) and went out for the maiden voyage this weekend. Prior to the outing, I performed all service on the vehicles.
Both Spartans ran like champions. The M41 got on the water and ran for about 100 yards Then the boat slowed to a stop while the engine would continue to rev with my throttle. I must have not tightened down the driveline at the coupling firm enough when I did my servicing. Question Is it possible to strip the driveline where it meets the coupling, or should simply tightening it up do the trick? Replacing the driveline is only $18, so not a huge deal, but I hate spending money for parts I don't need if unnecessary.
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No problem and yes they are fantastic I seem to learn something new everytime I sign in and quite a bit on different ideas for future projects.


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Norwich City transfer rumours: Birmingham interest in Marshall is dismissed
PUBLISHED: 17:21 09 January 2019 | UPDATED: 17:30 09 January 2019
Paul Chesterton
Birmingham City have reportedly been told that Ben Marshall is not available for a January loan move by Norwich City.
The Sun's transfer expert Alan Nixon revealed the link on Twitter earlier in the week, with Marshall having made just seven appearances since signing from Wolves for around £1.5million in the summer.
However, the Birmingham Mail report this evening that their sources have heard the Canaries have no interest in allowing the winger to move this month.
Birmingham's financial troubles mean they are restricted to just one low-cost signing during the transfer window, with reported losses of £37.5m for the 2017-18 season leading to EFL imposed transfer restrictions.
With Garry Monk's side sat in eighth place and just four points outside the play-off places, it seemed unlikely second-placed Norwich would be willing to sell to a potential promotion rival, who are just 10 points worse off with 20 games still to play.
Nixon had gone on to suggest that the Blues would be offering to cover £10,000 of Marshall's weekly wage, yet with the wide man under contract until 2022 and City in a stable financial position, that also wouldn't appear especially tempting.
The 27-year-old former Blackburn favourite set up five goals and scored another three for Millwall while on loan during the second half of last season, before choosing a move to Norfolk over a stay with the south London side.
The former England Under-21 international has over 300 EFL appearances on his CV but failed to impress at right-back during the early stages of this season, leading to the emergence of academy starlet Max Aarons.
An untimely stomach bug then set Marshall further back, losing weight and having to make his way back to full fitness with the U23s in September.
He returned to the bench in late October and has been on the bench for 11 of City's last 12 Championship games, without seeing action – with the Canaries often in need of homegrown players to meet the minimum EFL quota of seven.
However, he started in the FA Cup on Saturday, playing 78 minutes of a 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth in the third round, when he had to cover at left-back for much of the match following Grant Hanley's early red card.
Millwall have been linked with a reunion, while City's bitter rivals Ipswich were also linked with an unlikely loan deal last month.
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