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The Andros Téssera power supply chassis has a single power off/standby switch and an LED indicator for status that is controlled by the main unit's on/off power switch. The phonostage draws 52 watts when on and 7 watts in standby mode. If the Andros Téssera power supply LED is not illuminated, the power-off/standby switch is in the "off" position or the unit is unplugged from AC power (under normal circumstances). The rear of the power supply has three fuse access points and a 15-amp IEC connector for AC power. There is also a power chassis connector for the supplied 3-meter umbilical cord that connects the two and supplies DC voltage from internal high-quality linear-regulated power supplies (250Vdc/12Vdc/12Vdc) to the main unit. Zesto Audio suggests this power supply should be placed away from the main phonostage (or possibly any other sensitive component in the signal chain) to keep the noise level as low as possible—that's why it has a 3-meter cable so the user can place it farther away if necessary.
Some additional features of the Andros Téssera include passive-filtered RIAA equalization that is flat within +/-0.5dB, a noise figure at -90dBu below the maximum +8V output level, polypropylene capacitors, and 1% metal-film resistors throughout, all tube circuity with no solid-state components in the signal path, lowest part count possible for less component influence on sonics and increased reliability, and a 16-gauge zinc-plated steel enclosure. Each unit is hand built, with 50 hours of factory burn-in and a 2-year warranty (6 months on vacuum tubes).
The Andros Téssera received music signals from a Basis Audio Debut Vacuum 'table for most of the critical listening using three 'arms (Basis Audio SuperArm 9, Basis Audio Vector IV, and Graham Phantom III) and four different cartridges (Lyra Atlas, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Hana SL, and van den Hul Colibri XGP). All four input connections were used at varying times throughout the evaluation process. I used the moving-magnet inputs with external step-up transformers because the only cartridges available were the low-output moving coils mentioned above. To test an unlikely low-output moving-coil cartridge scenario without the external step-up transformer, the Lyra Atlas was briefly connected, for functionality purposes, to the mm input with its highest gain setting (50dB) and it worked (very quietly, I might add) while only requiring the preamp volume to be increased (10–20dB) to compensate.
Under all conditions the contrasting characteristics between these cartridges were apparent: the Hana SL's pure high-frequency tracing and fundamentally good baseline sound, the Windfeld Ti's solid coherency, the Colibri XGP's expressive presence region and smoothness, and the Atlas' command of nearly everything.
The baseline sound of the Andros Téssera is full-bodied and composed. Everything stays in place, solidly rooted in location, and is presented with a sense of warmth. The sound created by this phonostage maintains dynamic development and much of the note's decay when called for, but is slightly softer on the start than other configurations. Without favoring one over the other, all music genres seem to be fairly evenly represented.
Recently, I've listened to Diana Krall's Turn Up The Quiet to enjoy her vocals and a cast of first-class jazz musicians. With the Andros Téssera in place, the music is full-bodied, warm, and rich with a calm that washes over the performance. Krall's vocals favored slightly more throat and chest than mouth, while her piano playing had a solid heft about each key strike. Dynamic intensity of her vocals maintained the soft-to-loud transitions that are part of this recording. While the sound had reduced impact on the initial transients, the meat around the musical note continued to develop. The same appeared to happen with the upright bass playing of McBride or Clayton Jr. and with Jeff Hamilton's percussion—a slightly softer attack but fully evolved tone and decay afterwards.
On simpler jazz recordings like Chet Baker's Chet album, the Andros Téssera continued the trend of warm rich sound. On "Alone Together" Chet's trumpet sounded big and rich and immediate—in and around the left speaker—while the sound from the echo chamber filled all of the right side of the soundstage like two distinct scenes from the same source. Cymbals were sweet and blended well with the accompanying piano in this composition. The upright bass was slightly soft but each note change was distinguishable throughout the track. Pepper Adams' baritone sax had room-filling body (less reed sound) and intensity. Similarly, Herbie Mann's flute was warm and smooth. With the Andros Téssera, one could get lost in this simple but beautiful music until the side of the LP was completed.


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NY Times to Fed: Hold Off on Raising Interest Rates Until Wages Catch Up
You don't often see the editorial board of the nation's most prominent newspaper tell the Federal Reserve to hold off on an anticipated course of action.
But the New York Times felt compelled to take a firm stand against raising interest rates, citing problems with the central bank's benchmarks for employment and inflation.
Both the jobless rate and inflation are getting closer to the benchmarks the Fed set for initiating the first increase in the federal funds rate since 2008, the onset of the financial crisis and Great Recession.
The Fed has signaled that an unemployment rate around 5.4 percent would be consistent with holding inflation to a target rate of 2 percent on average, the NY Times' editorial board states.
"In practice, it has been several decades since those relationships have held — in part, because the Fed has usually been too quick to raise rates when wages have started to rise," the Times states. "This has led to a long-term decline in the share of income that goes to worker pay and a long-term increase in the share that goes to stockholders and executives."
On Friday, the jobs report soundly beat expectations, with the U.S. economy adding 295,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate falling to 5.5 percent. Following the report, some economists concluded that the economy had come close to the Fed's definition of "full employment." Many are predicting that Fed policy makers will begin raising rates this summer.
However, the jobs report also found that income remains stagnant. "Raising rates in the near term would lock in high unemployment among minorities and wage stagnation," the Times said.
Friday's jobs report found that average hourly earnings increased by only 3 cents to $24.78 after a healthier 13-cent increase in January. For the 12 months ended Feb. 28, wages increased 2 percent.
The Times' editorial board: "The Fed should hold off until wages are growing in tandem with inflation and productivity. In the meantime, it should use its regulatory tools to ensure that low-interest-rate credit is put to productive uses and not speculative bubbles. Of course, Congress should do its part for job creation and economic growth — say, by financing infrastructure projects. Its inability to act is yet another reason the Fed has to get its response right."

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At a time when two schools of thought exists regarding whether the diamond industry has started recuperating from its low phase or not, it has at least started to warm up again on the M&A front. Some recently announced diamond deals only indicate an increased traction in the diamonds deals and M&A space.
Warren Buffett's subsidiary buys Gemvara
Boston-based Gemvara started in 2006 providing selling to jewelers and selling custom made jewelry online. It has raised more than USD 51 million in VC funding till date. But till past few years back, the company was facing trouble with a high burnout rate of around USD 1 million a month, at least till late 2014. However, in the past year and a half, Gemvara put its act together and has made itself profitable. Last week, Gemvara announced that it has been acquired by Berkshire Hathaway's subsidiary – Richline Group. Richline is into jewelry manufacturing, marketing and distribution, and by acquiring Gemvara the former will have access to Gemvara's ecommerce solutions and in-store digital technology for its brands and customers, for companies both within and outside the Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. The terms of the deal has not been disclosed yet.
Titan acquires majority stake in Carat Lane
Watches, Jewelry and Eyewear maker Titan, part of the USD 108 billion TATA Group (which also acquired the iconic British car maker Jaguar Land Rover few years back), has acquired a majority stake (51%) in India-based jewelry e-tailer Carat Lane. Carat Lane is a leading jewelry e-commerce player in India and has raised USD 50+ million from Tiger Global till date. Founded in 2007, Carat Lane later developed an omni-channel strategy, where apart from its e-commerce portal it also established 13 physical stores across the country. Titan, which owns its jewelry retail chain Tanishq, will acquire the stake from Tiger Global and post completion of the transaction Carat Lane will become a subsidiary of Titan. Deal value, terms and other details however has not yet been disclosed and will be done expectedly in June 2016, post completion of due diligence. Interestingly, Carat Lane's competitor BlueStone has raised funding from TATA Group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, although in his personal capacity.
Temasek backs Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange
Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange (SDiX), world's first commodity exchange for physically settled diamonds and which operationalized last week, got backed by Singapore state investment company Temasek Holdings' VC unit – Vertex Venture Holdings. SDiX has started with spot trading and plans to enter into derivatives and exchange-traded products in future. According to a report, Vertex Ventures has a 19% stake in SDiX. After the early investors, Temasek's backing comes as an additional support to SDiX.


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CrockPot Red Beans & Rice
The weather may not reflect fall but according to the calendar it is definitely fall which means lots of crockpot adventures and cozy food favorites. I have recently become a fan of beans so I am exploring more recipes that feature this food staple. First up is the southern classic, Red Beans & Rice. This is my take on the dish and my southern grandma told me I don't have to soak my beans so I didn't but feel free to soak prior to cooking if you wish.
What You Need:
- 1 16oz bag Red Beans
- 1 lb ground Andouille Sausage
- 2 medium Kielbasa Links, sliced
- 3 Stalks Celery, sliced
- 1 Medium Onion, chopped
- 1 Medium Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 TBSP Minced Garlic
- 1 32 oz carton Chicken Broth
- 3 Cups Water
- 1/4 cup Hot Sauce
- 1/2 TBSP each Salt, Pepper, & Creole Seasoning
To Make:
1. Place all ingredients in crockpot
2. Cover & cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours
3. With an hour left of cooking use a potato masher to break up the andouille and smash some of the beans in the pot
4. Serve over rice and enjoy!
*Tip: If you want to thicken your beans, mix equal parts flour and warm water in a mixing bowl and add to the crockpot at the end of cooking making sure to stir well. I add 1/2 cup at a time (1/4 cu flour mixed with 1/4 cu water) until I reach my desired thickness. Add slowly so that you do not add too much, I stir well and wait a couple of mins before adding more.
Oven Fajitas
Fajitas are one of the few dishes that you can hear approaching your table when you're out at a restaurant, and let's be honest we all know how excited we get when your food (or what you think is your food) starts to come toward your table at a restaurant. Well since restaurant visits shouldn't be an everyday thing and aren't for most why not make your own at home? Now, this recipe will not sizzle and pop as loudly as the restaurant version but it tastes amazing and does make a little noise when you pull it from the oven. It is also really easy and requires only one pan so minimal dishes afterward. If you are vegetarian this recipe is also easily adaptable, you can use a meat substitute or my preference is to just add more veggies. If taking the veggie route my suggestion is to add 2-3 more bell peppers and use a whole onion. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did!
What You Need:
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 3 Medium Bell Peppers, Sliced
- 1 Jalapeno, Sliced
- 1/2 Medium Onion, Chopped
- 1 Long Sweet Pepper, Chopped
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Packet Fajita Seasoning (or make your own)
- 1 Tsp each, Salt, Pepper, & Garlic Powder
- 1 Pack Flour Tortillas
To Make:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Cut chicken breasts into thin strips or cubes
3. Place chicken and vegetables in a 13"x9" glass baking dish
4. Add olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and contents of the fajita seasoning packet
5. Using your hands or a spoon mix well and create an even layer across the bottom of the pan
6. Place in oven and cook for 25-35 mins or until chicken is cooked through
7. Remove from the oven and scoop into warm tortillas. Serve with your choice of sides (or solo)
8. Enjoy!
*Tip: During the last 5-7 mins of cooking, wrap your tortillas in foil & place in the oven to warm them up.
Hello Fall: Apple Pie Bites
Fall is here and that means it is time to do all the cliche fall things like apple picking! Apple picking is so basic fall but after you leave the orchard with your perfect selfies you are left with a big task...what the heck do you do with all of these gorgeous fresh apples. Well if you are like me that means it is time to hit the kitchen and try out some new apple recipes which is exactly what happened in this case. My first apple recipe is Apple Pie Bites. I am not a big pie person but pies and fall just go together so why not use some apples to create a tasty handheld version of the treat. This recipe is very easy and great for sharing so if you are hosting a fall event or even just making a meal for friends & family these are sure to keep everyone happy. Now I just need to figure out what's next........
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We're not ones for shutting people down – especially if it involves six-time WWE world champions – but Dave Bautista has been making such bold claims about the upcoming Blade Runner 2049 that we may have to put a stop to it before he gets our hopes up too much.
We don't know much about Ridley Scott's sequel to his 1982 cult sci-fi classic Blade Runner at the moment, but at least it does look like it's shaping up to be a good one.
Maybe even better that the original – according to Bautista.
"I think it's going to be – and this is hard to say because I know I'm going to get some grief for this – I think it's going to be better than the first film," Bautista said during an interview with AFP.
"And I'm saying that because I think the script is better, it's deeper. I think it's a better story, I think it's told in a better way, and I think it just answers a lot of questions. It's going to be great."
Blade Runner 2049 takes place 30 years after the original movie and follows Ryan Gosling's Officer K as he unearths a long-buried secret that eventually leads him on a search to find Harrison Ford's Deckard.
"Visually, you are stepping back into that world," Bautista continued. "You're going to be reintroduced to Deckard. The cast is absolutely amazing and I can tell you the script is super deep and really beautiful."
We can expect a second trailer for the sequel to come to cinemas alongside Scott's other much anticipated 2017 film, Alien: Covenant, later this month.
But just to ease the wait between now and then, the film has also dropped two new character posters that suggest the world of Blade Runner is as detailed and immersive as ever.
Harrison Ford's Deckard stands alone in a desolate desert landscape in one still, while Ryan Gosling's character is bundled up against a storm in another.
While details of the film – including Bautista's role in it – are being kept very closely-guarded for now, we do have some tidbits to go off, including Captain Phillips star Barkhad Abdi's role as a scientist who's "totally deformed" and the return of Edward James Olmos as Gaff for a single "poignant" scene.
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First Wave Of SNL Season 45 Hosts And Musical Acts Announced
"Saturday Night Live" will kick off its 45th season on Sept. 28 with Woody Harrelson returning to Studio 8H for his fourth appearance as host. Harrelson stars in the highly anticipated sequel "Zombieland: Double Tap," arriving in theaters Oct. 18.
Billie Eilish will make her first appearance as "SNL" musical guest on the season premiere. The 17-year-old's double-platinum debut studio album, "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?" topped the Billboard 200 album chart three times while her single "bad guy" climbed to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge will make her "SNL" hosting debut on Oct. 5. She created and stars in the award-winning comedy series "Fleabag," nominated for 11 Emmy Awards, and also garnered praise as the writer and showrunner of the first season of the celebrated series "Killing Eve," which she continues to executive produce.
Global superstar and 10-time Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift makes her third appearance as "SNL's" musical guest and will perform songs off her record-breaking and critical acclaimed new album, "Lover." She also stars in the upcoming film "Cats," due Dec. 20.
Award-winning actor David Harbour will host "SNL" for the first time on Oct. 12. Harbour stars in Netflix's global hit series "Stranger Things," dark comedy "Frankenstein's Monster's Monster, Frankenstein" and the upcoming Marvel film "Black Widow."
Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum selling Camila Cabello will make her "SNL" music guest debut. Cabello recently released "Senorita" with Shawn Mendes, which debuted #1 on iTunes worldwide and broke Spotify's record for the biggest debut from a male/female duet in its history.
Season 45 will also feature Kristen Stewart, hosting for the second time, and former "SNL" cast member Eddie Murphy closing out 2019 with his first appearance as host since 1984.
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The UVic Campus Community Garden is a affiliate group of the UVic Students Society that manages an urban agriculture space on campus, with practical support from Facilities Management and UVic Campus Planning and Sustainability. The garden is located off of Mckenzie Avenue across from the athletic fields. There are 90 plots at the garden, including individual allotment plots, communal "giving gardens" for volunteers and food bank donations, and garden plots used by advocacy groups and classes. Due to the high demand for plots, rentals are restricted to current UVic students, faculty and staff, though volunteers from outside the UVic community are welcome to use our designated communal plots open to all.
We hold work parties every week to work in the communal areas of the garden, build and share gardening skills and to connect with other volunteers. We also host a free workshop series in both the spring and fall semesters. Some example of past workshops included learning about permaculture, canning and preserving, gardening with mushrooms, and companion planting. All of our work parties and workshops are free and open for everyone in the community to participate in. No gardening experience is necessary.


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It's hard to conceptualize the current Boston music scene without Vundabar coming to mind. After amassing a cult following here in New England and abroad — thanks to an incessant and impressing touring regimen — the trio was recently (and rightly) nominated for Rock/Indie Artist of the Year in the 2016 Boston Music Awards, a nice progression from last year's nomination as New Artist of the Year. But things like awards and accolades are not what motivates the young band; their self-described "sludgy, jangly pop" melds harmoniously with their humorous nature that seeps into every bit of Vundabar's being, and the attitude stretches from their performances to their social presence. It's part of what has allowed them to rise through the indie ranks, tour numerous times around North America and Europe, and what will bring them to play several shows with PWR BTTM later this fall.
The Vundaboiz are barely of legal drinking age, but last year's acclaimed album Gawk caught the attention of many — and once people properly digested their impromptu guitar-rock sound, questions about the name started to spring up. True to form, when asked where the band's name comes from, frontman Brandon Hagen says there was no motivation behind it — it's simply a silly name that "comes from nowhere". A name that was once an afterthought of sorts, something that derived from nothing in particular, has come to represent the unique talent that is ubiquitous in the local music scene.
In advance of Friday's Vanyaland presents show at Brighton Music Hall in Allston, a solid bill with Lady Pills and Bat House, we caught up with Hagen as the band journeyed through the Adirondacks for their performance at Otis Mountain Get Down to talk about the Boston scene, new tunes, and what fans can look forward to later this week. Spoiler alert: Expect the unexpected.
Cara DiFabio: Tell me a bit about how Vundabar came to be. And where the name comes from?
Brandon Hagen: [Drummer] Drew [McDonald] and I played in a funny high school punk/ska band together and live next door to each other. Junior year we started writing songs together as Vundabar. The first year or two was mostly just us figuring it out, we actually started touring two years ago. The name really comes from nowhere, there was no motivation behind it whatsoever. It's just kind of a silly name.
So you guys just finished up a pretty extensive tour this summer. How was that? Any super memorable stories from tour?
It was a really long tour, I just didn't mentally prepare for it. We had done so many really long tours in a row and there was some residual exhaustion that kind of carried over. But it was still a good tour. We played a show in a warehouse in Los Angeles and Eric André, a comedian, just popped in and we were doing a really stupid, prolonged outro to one of our songs and we made him laugh. So it was kind of a personal peak.
You all mentioned you've done a lot of tours, and you've played around the world at a lot of different venues. What's it like coming back to Boston and playing in your hometown?
It's nice being familiar with the people you're playing to. We've toured around a couple times and we'll meet people but a lot of times we don't know anyone in the city. It's nice to have a home base and recognize a lot of the people who are coming to the shows. And Boston's always been super supportive.
For sure, Boston is really into supporting the local music and it's a cool atmosphere to be in.
I think it's a great place to start a band, just because it's a really good incubator. You can immediately start playing shows at venues and there's just a lot of avenues to start out. We were really lucky to have those available to us.
So obviously being from Boston has impacted how you got started, but do you think being from this area has impacted your music at all?
Yeah, we started playing shows my junior/senior year of high school and we also started going to shows. We got really into the local bands. Some of my favorite bands are from Boston, so [their influence] definitely rubs off a lot. And when there's such a vibrant thing going on, I think it's going to influence you.
Your most recent album came out a year ago, do you guys have any plans for another album?
Yeah, we have one in the works, we just recorded it a little while ago. We're taking our time with it but it should be out in the next year or year and a half.
Will you guys play any of those new songs at Brighton show coming up?
Yeah, we'll play a little bit of everything but we've been playing a lot of new stuff. We played a Blink-182 song the other night so who knows. [The venue] wanted us to play 90 minutes and we only did about 50, so we did a 20-minute medley that ended in Blink song. Maybe we'll do a Blink cover set at Brighton. Probably not.
Besides some new tunes, what else can fans look forward to for your upcoming show?
We'll do something gimmicky on stage. Drew did the art [for the promo poster] and Brighton Music Hall is creating masks of the faces he did that we'll be giving out at the merch table. Other than that, we're very impromptu. Like the day of we'll think of something. At our release show we gave a free record to anyone that ate three cake pops in a row. We thought it would be really funny and it was just a person on the stage eating cake pops really fast.
But the fans definitely appreciate that kind of stuff. A lot of bands just get up and go on stage and are super impersonal and that sounds like it was something cool for them.
Yeah, and that's the aspect of performance that I think we like the most. That's kind of where we lean toward, you know we play the songs a bajillion times and being able to explore what you can do on stage is the part that's most fun for me.
Speaking of fun, do you personally run the social media accounts? I appreciate when bands put their own personality into their social media, and Vundabar's are pretty funny.
Yes! I mean again it's just like that's the part that's fun for us. I'd feel mildly guilty just self-promoting and if it wasn't silly.
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1) there is a special algorithm for auto titrating female patients. It is more sensitive to UAR and events of shorter duration.
2)this mode includes RERA detection and reporting. A RERA is defined as " two flow limited breathes followed by a step change in ventilation"
my first thoughts are a) why does there need to be an entirely seperate machine exactly like the male version except for the interchangeable face plate with flowers and the 3rd setting? ( CPAP, Auto Set, and AutoSet for Her) . Why not one machine with a male/ female setting?
b) how valid is this need for female algorithm anyway? how is there a worhty study without an examination of sleep architecture?
c) why not RERA detection for all patients with a definition closer to AASM definitions?


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Elise came with me and even wore a pink ribbon in support.
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It feels so great to be done with chemo. There's obviously the nagging feeling of "what if I need more chemo after surgery? Or more chemo if the cancer comes back?" But I'm pushing those feelings away and celebrating that I'm done withe chemo and the odds that are I'll be done with it forever!
I have to say, that despite the few days of aches from Taxol I felt amazingly well while on chemo. I had imagined it would be awful, but I did remarkably well with minimal side effects. I attribute that to my great medical team, good nutrition, and most importantly everyone's prayers.
So now I'm done with chemo! On to surgery and then radiation. It's basically half-time in this cancer-butt-kicking game.


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Coach Tilley started with SMA in 2016. He is a Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a Yellow Belt in TaeKwonDo. He has a huge heart for others and truly loves helping kids develop and grow in all aspects of life. Nate is one of our Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructors.
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With the biggest November storm to hit Tahoe in decades, everybody at the store got out and played in the deep stuff. Some of us went to the West Shore where the snow was measured in body parts… my track had us breaking snow up to our thighs, while others headed up to Mt. Rose where the top was thigh deep, but the bottom still had some rocks popping up and was a little sketchy. Black Diamond skis were definitely the tools of choice and the Black Diamond Megawatt made its earliest season debut in years. Luckily, we also had our trusty ContourHD with GPS enabled helmet cam to capture the deepness. Enjoy the photos and videos from the Lake Tahoe backcountry. And come enjoy the snow yourself — some mountains are reporting 100 inches for the week!
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What a week to be a Black woman!!
I wanna be at this jam. I separately love each of these women then together and to imagine that Ava (only one name required) directed this clip for Apple Music!! I wanna be at this jam so bad!
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NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Gulf Publishing Company opened its third annual Eastern Mediterranean Gas Conference (EMGC) with a welcome from John Royall, President of Gulf Publishing Company. Royall thanked attendees for coming to the event and said that he believes the Eastern Mediterranean region will continue to grow over the long term with respect to exploration efforts and reserves. He also believes the downturn in the oil and gas market and pricing will be short lived, which he later addressed in a forecast presentation based on Gulf Publishing Company's World Oil data.
Cyprus embraces collective approach. Kicking off Session 1, Harris Georgiades, Minister of Finance for Cyprus, spoke about the energy prospects and potential revenue stream for Cyprus. The development of these country's gas resources must be actively promoted, Georgiades said.
"The energy prospect can be a game-changer domestically, as long as we develop it wisely," the Minister noted. "The regional energy agenda must be promoted through a network of engagement and cooperation [among regional players], and it should not exclude anyone."
Georgiades also wished the conference success, and said he hoped it would help promote the development of Cyprus' energy future. "It is the vision of the Cyprus government to use its energy resources for the benefit of Cypriots and their country, as well as for regional cooperation," the Minister said.
Noble Energy and Cyprus eye Egypt demand. Ben Dillon, V.P. of Communications and Government Relations for Noble Energy, next provided a summary of Noble's activity in the Eastern Med. The company has discovered over 40 Tcf of gross resources since 1999 at several fields.
Dillon noted that Noble is close to submitting a development plan for the gas resources from Cyprus' offshore Aphrodite field, which is the third-largest natural gas discovery in the Levant basin. Pipeline connections to Egypt are now under discussion, as the Cyprus government signed an MOU over the weekend of March 14–15 with Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Co. (EGAS) for cooperation in oil and gas.
Dillon also noted that Noble has made great progress with the Israeli government in the last two weeks to create a framework to overcome persistent regulatory hurdles. Clarity on Israeli antitrust and tax laws is needed to advance the next round of major projects in Israel, and for the further development of Leviathan field and the expansion of Tamar field, Dillon acknowledged.
This work will enable regional export deals to be completed in the near term, including projects to supply Egypt and Jordan with gas. "There is an exceptional opportunity to provide energy and economic security for Cyprus and Israel," as well as to the wider Eastern Med region, Dillon said.
Cyprus energy development options. Following Dillon's talk, Toula Onoufriou, President of Cyprus Hydrocarbons Co., took to the podium to discuss progress on hydrocarbons development for Cyprus. She gave a brief review of successful gas discoveries by Noble Energy and recent seismic studies conducted by Eni/KOGAS and Total.
A field development plan is in progress for Aphrodite field, and marketing and sales discussions are being conducted with EGAS and other entities, Onoufriou noted. In addition, a technical study will be undertaken to examine the potential of creating pipeline and onshore facilities to export natural gas from Aphrodite field to Egypt. The African country has a mature gas industry and infrastructure, and gas shortages have created a large demand opportunity for Eastern Med producers.
Onoufriou said that several development options exist for the development of Cyprus' Aphrodite gas reserves, as well as any future discoveries. The options include pipeline exports, exports from an onshore LNG terminal, exports from a floating LNG vessel and the production of CNG fuel.
Cyprus could be established as an energy hub, Onoufriou said, with regard to the production, processing and exporting of gas to Eastern Med and European nations. There are also opportunities for Cyprus to facilitate collaboration between countries in the region.
"These resources offer an important opportunity for Cyprus to reposition itself," Onoufriou said. "We must work toward sustainable economic growth by developing energy, as well as other sectors."
Yiorgos Lakkotrypis, Minister of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism for Cyprus, next reviewed the outcomes of the six exploration and production sharing contracts signed over 11 blocks. Noble Energy has been successful with its Aphrodite discovery, although Eni/KOGAS and Total's drilling efforts have yet to yield results. The companies will continue to investigate exploration opportunities in blocks 10 and 11, Lakkotrypis said.
"The large reserves discovered offshore Cyprus and Israel will allow the Eastern Mediterranean to be a key player in the natural gas industry," Lakkotrypis said. Although much work remains to be done in terms of infrastructure development and regional cooperation, the potential to fulfill regional, European and Middle Eastern gas markets is very much alive, Lakkotrypis asserted.
Global O&G industry forecast. Following a coffee and networking break, Gulf Publishing Company CEO John Royall presented World Oil's industry forecast, covering regional activity as well as production and pricing forecasts for 2015. The threat of oversupply presented in World Oil's 2014 forecast came to pass, Royall explained.
At OPEC's production quota meeting in November 2014, the cartel decided to maintain its output level. At the same time, a continued, sharp drop in the price of crude oil was seen as U.S. oil and gas production continued to climb, creating a glut of supply in the market.
"Some have blamed OPEC for the price decline ... But the U.S. caused this problem, and the U.S. will fix it," Royall asserted. Low oil prices will encourage consumption, which will eventually encourage prices to creep up. Furthermore, U.S. drilling rigs can go online and offline relatively quickly, helping production economics. "For the first time, the U.S. is the swing producer instead of OPEC," the CEO noted.
A decline in investment has also occurred in U.S. and Canadian shale plays as a result of the oil price collapse. In the U.S. alone, a 30% decrease in exploration and production investment has been seen.
The price decline is affecting upstream development in nearly every region, except China and Saudi Arabia, Royall said. World Oil forecasts an average price for Brent crude oil of $58/bbl in 2015, and an average price for West Texas Intermediate of $43/bbl.
The oil price decline is also keeping gas prices low, since many Asian natural gas import prices are indexed to oil prices. World Oil predicts an average Henry Hub natural gas price of $3.35/Mcf for 2015.
Royall closed his forecast by noting, "The two key things to watch for are production in U.S. shale plays as they level off, and what global demand looks like."
Egypt enters the scene. The last presentation before lunch was delivered by John Burley, V.P. of Business Development for BG Group Egypt. Burley discussed the future potential of Egypt's gas infrastructure, noting that BG Egypt is well positioned to offer options to Cyprus for facilitating gas exports.
Burley also offered an overview of Egypt's mature and established gas infrastructure, including subsea operations and the country's 7.2-MMtpy, two-train LNG plant, which was built in 2004. An equivalent LNG plant in terms of size and scope would cost four to five times as much to build today, Burley said.
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Taking travel enduro motorcycles even further in 2019
KTM's 790 ADVENTURE R is an all-new in-line 2-cylinder ADVENTURE bike developed in conjunction with KTM's Dakar winning machine, the KTM 450 RALLY. Not yet in production, this new bike will see the wishes of customers and dealers come to reality.
Some hardcore riders have already been given the opportunity to put an early pre-production version of the KTM 790 ADVENTURE R under the magnifying glass. One of these riders is Chris Birch – eight-time New Zealand Enduro Champion, three-time winner of the Roof of Africa and winner of the Red Bull Romaniacs in 2010.
Built in KTM's signature READY TO RACE style and DNA, the lightweight KTM 790 ADVENTURE R has been designed to offer not only the look of a rally bike, but also the performance and functionality to fully live up to its image. This bike is aimed at enduro riders who want to push further than ever before, without ever taking the easy route.
Chris Birch after testing the new bike:"I'm completely thrilled with the new KTM 790 ADVENTURE R. Of course I have a lot of experience on enduro bikes and I know about the talents of the big volume KTM ADVENTURE models, but this new bike feels like the perfect mix of both. I only tested a prototype, but it feels fantastic. I cannot wait to swing a leg over the finished product! "
KTM PR Manager – Street, Luke Brackenbury , said:"… this new KTM will be the most performance-focused mid-range travel enduro on the market, with specifications that will outshine even those with much larger displacement".
All details about this bike will be announced at EICMA in Milan on November 6, 2018.


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Nature has always kept us amazed with so many things , and one of them is "Antelope Canyon".When you hear about Arizona , the first thing that comes to the mind is Antelope Canyon which is the most pleasing and the most photographed slot canyon in American southwest. It is located on Navajo land near land page , Arizona. Antelope Canyon is one of the most beautiful and popular location for the photographers that has been accessible by permit only since 1997 when the Navajo tribe made it a Navajo tribal park.
Till now,it is not known exactly when people first uncover Antelope canyon.But, according to Navajos who were the inhabitants there for some time , the Canyon and Lechee area were places where cattle pastured in the winter.Antelope Canyon is a devotional experience and it has always allowed Navajos to leave with an uplifted feeling of the nature. One would definitely feel devoted after entering into the Canyons.Navajos would probably pause before entering into Antelope Canyon because entering a place like Antelope Canyon was like entering a Cathedral.
Antelope Canyon has been divided into two photogenic slot canyon sections
a. Upper Antelope Canyon or The Crack
b. Lower Antelope Canyon or The Corkscrew
Upper Antelope Canyon
The Navajo name for Upper Antelope Canyon is the bighanilini, which means the place where water runs through rocks .It is at about 4,000 feet raised and the walls rise 120 feet above the streambed. This canyon is smaller but it is filled with beauty and also the Upper Antelope Canyon is worthy for all the age groups . As it entrance is at ground level , visitors feel more inclination towards Upper Antelope Canyon .The light beams certainly get pierced from cracks on the ceiling shining down into the depth of the deep Canyon walls is one of the zenith of the Upper Antelope Canyon.It is said that most of the best photography can be done in the Upper Antelope. The best month for the beams are June ,July,August. So , the most popular time for the sightseekers to photograph Upper Antelope Canyon is around 11 am to 2 pm.The higher sun provides additional sight to the canyon and it will also bestow to the formation of beams of light filtering from selective ceiling track .
Upper Antelope Canyon is slightly compacted smaller if contrasted with Lower Antelope Canyon.The best option to visit Upper Antelope Canyon will be in the fall or spring months as it will be less overfilled and also it may have lower tour costs.Due to limited space at the beam areas, you have to have a courtesy to share the place with other photographers also .It is such a beautiful sight that giving other photographers the shaft is actually considered a good thing .
The beam of light that comes from small cracks at the top as the sun passes aloft during certain times of the day .Upper Antelope Canyon is visited much more than the Lower Antelope Canyon and usually it gets very crowded.One has to arrange a guide and there is a 2 hour limit inside Upper Antelope Canyon .
Lower Antelope Canyon
Lower Antelope Canyon is called hazdistazi or spiral rock arches by the Navajos . It is located just slightly down the road and across the street from the Upper Antelope Canyon. As compared to the Upper Antelope Canyon, the Lower Antelope Canyon is much larger , longer and it is very less crowded. One has to basically pay an entrance fee to get into both the Canyons . The best time to visit Lower Antelope Canyon is early morning .Depending upon the time of the year , there are few places that a shaft of light appears in the lower Antelope Canyon area.Guides inside the Canyon always answer your questions and they even advice on the best location to photograph. Lower Antelope Canyon contains a long spiral stairway that goes to the surface . The best option is to go up the stairs and walk down the dirt path to the parking lot. It also provides some picnic table next to the parking lot to relax after the adventure. As the sun moves across the sky , the views in the Lower Antelope Canyon keeps constantly changing creating a dazzling display of colour , light and shadow.
Thus , in both the Canyons, rocks are beautifully shaped . For your good understanding of the Canyons ,the guide explains each rock and name it.Most of the people feel that Lower Antelope Canyon is far better that Upper Antelope Canyon as it is more affordable as it does not require any advance booking and usually it is less crowded . But , beauty of both the canyons is beyond excellence .
Even pictures cannot exactly capture the beauty of both the canyons.
The Upper Antelope canyon is darker that Lower Antelope Canyon .One should expect larger exposures for Upper Antelope canyon . Also , using a flash for exposure in Upper Antelope Canyon will ruin other photographers shots that are using long exposures as the flash may bounce off the Canyon walls . Avoiding flash will help to capture amazing pictures in the Upper Antelope Canyon .
The Canyons are made from millions of years of water cutting through a crevasse over time which had made the walls very smooth. Also , the lights from the sun that get through into the canyons cast rays represent the beautiful scenario of the canyons .
Thus , the nature is at its best here . It is one of the amazing places to see before you die .$20 is more than worth for this amazing tour . It is definitely an absorbing and fascinated place to visit .


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Those who are past their six decades and still do not have their own home, or want to have one more to add to retirement, can access a Mortgage Credit for those over 60 years of age.
The Requirements for Mortgage Credit
In this case, they are easy to fulfill, even though only 10% of the applicants belong to this age group. Most people who apply for loans are under the age of 40, however, many want to plan their retirement and ask for financing to buy an apartment or build a small house that they can then rent.
One of the most common questions at that age is what are the requirements for mortgage credit?
It should be noted that each financial institution has its own rules and requirements. For example, there are cases where the deadline to return the money must occur before the person turns 75. The elements are the same as a "traditional" mortgage, but you cannot ask to finance for 30 years. There are also those alternatives where it is allowed to pay up to 85 years. The retirement age, which is mostly 65 for men, will also depend on it. The vital thing is to request it before this happens, since, later, the monthly income usually drops quite a bit.
Generally, those who seek a Mortgage Credit after the age of 50 want them to have no more than 15 to finance, they tend to provide a higher down payment and request loans with fixed rates. They are careful people who know their financial characteristics and know how much they can pay each month without having any trouble in their economy.
Tips to keep in mind regarding this loan
– Buy a house according to needs, functional and without too many fixed costs.
– Review the term of the Credit, preferably not exceeding 15 years, to be able to pay it before retiring.
– Make sure that the monthly payment does not interfere with the possibility of saving something more for retirement.
– Take a fixed rate credit to avoid increasing the amount over time.
– Review the budget and follow it to the letter.
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The Good Patrons of 750 Words
A Note of Inspiration from dani
i'm very new to this site — well, not new, but a few months in. i've not been able to write consecutively for longer than five or six days — because of work and trips and the like — but every day i do, i'm glad i did.
i wake up with a lot of anxieties and thoughts colored by my depression. this site hasn't cured anything – but it's helped me start my mornings by putting all my feelings and thoughts on paper (screen) and seeing them. it keeps them from floating around in my head – and prevents them from gaining the strength they gather if they are allowed to reside solely in my head as i navigate my day to day life.
it's almost as if 750 is a vault where i do my best to lock up bad thoughts. the ones that are harmful to me and my reality. they jump off the screen and some still stick to me, but more than ever, some are okay with staying contained.
sometimes those harmful, nasty little thoughts just like to be seen. and acknowledged. and they are on 750. and i think that makes those creepy crawly no good ideas of myself and the world happy.
they want attention like anything else, and i can do that here in a safe way.
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Welcome to this open and airy Princeton model just waiting for you to call home! Hardwood floors on the entire main level. The living room features a walk-in bay window. Crown molding in the living and dining rooms and built-in shelving in the dining room. The sun-filled country kitchen boasts recessed lighting, stainless appliances, new sleek granite counter tops and a huge breakfast bar in addition to space for a table. Walk out to the composite deck with stairs to the fenced-in yard. Updated powder room has a replaced vanity and toilet. The master bedroom has hardwood floors and a large walk-in closet with closet organization system. Soak in your jetted tub in the luxurious master bath with double vanity featuring a quartz top. 2 additional bedrooms and an updated hall bath complete the upper level. On the lower level you will find a 4th bedroom with a huge closet, utility/laundry/storage room, and a spacious family room with a door leading to the rear yard. Roof approximately 7 years old (30-year shingles), all windows replaced, eco-wood blinds throughout and levered door handles. Transferable 2-10 Home Warranty good through May 2020. A no-through street with 2 assigned parking spaces, plus plenty of easy street parking on Kingstowne Commons Dr. This home has access to the endless list of desirable Kingstowne amenities including pools, tennis courts, community club houses with club events/activities, and much more. Plus, it~s only minutes away from shopping, dining and major commuter routes. 1 mile to the Springfield/Franconia Metro.
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- Dining
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- Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan/Hood, Ice Maker, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Appliance Center, Washer
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
- Heating
- Gas Heat. Forced Air.
- Basement
- Full, Full Finished, Walkout Stairs
- Doors/Windows
- Bay Window(s), Double Pane, Vinyl Frame
- Additional Interior Features
- Breakfast Area, Crown Molding, Recessed Lights, Walk-in Closets, Wood Floors
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- Assigned Parking Space.
- Exterior
- Aluminum
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- Composition, Shingle
- Zoning
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- Additional Exterior/Lot Features
- Street Lights. Cul-De-Sac, Level, No Thru Street.
Community Features
- Community Amenities
- Basketball Courts, Common Grounds, Exercise Room, Party Room, Pool - Outdoor, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Community Center
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2016 GMC Yukon, Denali Get Minor Updates
Improved Security, Convenience Features Mark Highlights
General Motors' fullsize SUVs were new for the 2015 model year, so any expectations of radical changes just a year later were not on anyone's radar. That said, GM has long ruled the segment, and likely wants to maintain dominance of the niche. To that end, the 2016 GMC Yukon and Yukon Denali models get some detail changes to subtly enhance the appeal of these jumbo haulers. The Driver Alert Package gets an update, adding lane keep assist and IntelliBeam automatic high-beam headlight control. A hands-free lilftgate is now standard on SLT models, and an enhanced security system adds a liftgate "shield" feature and inclination sensor.
Two new colors are added: Crimson Red Tintcoat and White Frost Tricoat. Finally, following in Ford's footsteps, the Yukon gets a capless fuel fill for the new model year. Updates for the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban have not yet been announced, but we expect some of the features could carry over. Unchanged for 2016 are the powertrain options, which consist of the 5.3L EcoTec V-8 mated to a six-speed automatic for non-Denali models and the flagship Denali carrying forth the 6.2L V-8 and eight-speed automatic introduced mid-2015. We have it on reasonably good authority that the 5.3 will eventually get the eight-speed as well, but its offering may be short-lived, as a 10-speed co-developed with Ford could be taking its place shortly thereafter.
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Advanced Installer Architect is a powerful and easy to use Windows Installer authoring tool, enabling developers to create reliable MSI packages that meet the latest Microsoft Windows logo certification guidelines. Extremely easy to use, powerful, fast, and lightweight.
Advanced Installer Architect simplifies the process of building Windows Installer packages by providing a very easy to use, high-level interface to the underlying technology. The program implements all Windows Installer rules and follows all the advised best practices.
With this simple, intuitive interface, building a Windows Installer package will take just a few minutes. Start the program, add a few files, change the name, hit the Build button, and you are done. No scripts to learn, no seminars to attend.
Advanced Installer Architect project files are stored in XML format. This way, they can be easily checked into a version control system. The software installer also operates at the command line, so you can build your release packages in a completely automated script, like Make, Ant, or NAnt. Furthermore, the most common operations are also implemented as command line actions, so you can modify your project in an automated fashion.
Advanced Installer Architect will organize your application in Features and Components as per Windows Installer guidelines. This way you can take advantage of advanced software installer features like partial install and repair without having to do anything. Further customizing the organization is easy and intuitive.
Packed as native EXEs, DLLs, or script files and written in C, C++, VBS, or JS, Custom Actions give you the full power to add anything you want, anywhere you want to your software installer.
Advanced Installer Architect Top Features:
- MSI. Create valid MSI setups for your applications respecting all written and unwritten Windows Installer rules.
- UAC. Build installers that run flawlessly on Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista supporting their security model.
- Side-by-Side. Create packages for different versions of your application.
- Imports. Import from Visual Studio, InstallShield LE, WiX, Eclipse, Inno Setup, NSIS, and regular MSI/MSM packages.
- Fonts. Register fonts in the Windows OS. Specify registration names for non-TrueType fonts.
- Environment Variables. Create, append, or prepend user or system environment variables.
- Autoregister. Auto registration for files that support it. You can schedule it at install time.
- Files and Folders. Install and uninstall files and folders. Set attributes create shortcuts.
- Registry. Install and uninstall registry keys and entries.
- Template projects. Create templates based on your current project and ready-to-use for your future projects.
- Add/Remove. Customize your application's listing in the "Add/Remove Programs" page of the Control Panel.
- XML projects. Easy to check into version control systems and share between multiple developers.
- Command-Line. Build your release packages in completely automated scripts, like Make, Ant, NAnt, TeamCity, Jenkins, or MSBuild.
- Run and Log. Launch your MSI package while pretty-printing the full Windows Installer log.
- Launch Conditions. Visually specify conditions necessary (applications, frameworks, etc.) for your package to run.
- Smart Formatted Editing. Editing (MSI)Formatted fields offer reference auto-completion, syntax, and error highlights and resolved value hints.
- Per-User/Per-machine. Create installers that can be install as required: per-user or per-machine if the user is Administrator.
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Hypertext Markup Language, or HTML, is "a standardized system for tagging text files to achieve font, color, graphic, and hyperlink effects on World Wide Web pages," according to Google.
AKA it is the foundation of the web.
What is HTML?
Every website incorporates HTML in some way. And, by the way:
There's 644 million. And counting.
HTML5 is the newest version, compatible with all web browsers and mobile devices.
So yeah, it's pretty important.
When it comes to learning web development related skills and technologies, HTML is the starting point.
Without knowing HTML, understanding CSS and JavaScript is basically impossible since both rely on HTML so heavily.
Want to get better with HTML?
Download my free HTML5 cheat sheet below.
What does HTML look like?
HTML is made up of tags. For instance, the "paragraph" tag displayed as such <p>.
Most tags also have an accompanying end tag. For paragraphs, it is </p>.
Below is an example showing how HTML appears.
See HTML In Action Right Now
Want to see HTML live, in action?
Step 1: Right click your mouse on this very web page.
Step 2: Select from the options "View Page Source".
Step 3: A new tab will open, showing the HTML markup of this very page.
If your results look a bit different, it's probably because I have updated this page since taking the screen grab.
But this accessibility is what makes HTML so awesome:
Anyone with a web browser and a text editor can easily create HTML web pages.
Why is HTML Important / Who Should Use It?
Anyone who wants to build a website must learn the basics of HTML. All you need to put a website up on the internet is a .HTML file, a server and a domain name.
HTML is a great starting place for someone looking to dip their toes into the "coding world". There's tons of resources available, it's easy to comprehend and one can see instant results.
Recommended HTML Beginner Learning Resources
In comparison to other computer concepts and languages, HTML is easy to understand. But below are a few beginner level resources I recommend.
HTML Tutorials
- HTMLdog: Beginner-level guides. These guys have been around for ages and offer beginner-level tutorials on CSS and JavaScript, too.
- Tuts+: Comprehensive walk-through with screenshots. Makes getting started a breeze.
Interactive HTML Learning
- GA Dash: Dash offers walk-through projects, where you "build your first website." The interface has a mini code editor, a slideshow component, and a panel showing instant results. Oh, and it's free. (And they have an awesome Tumblr project where you make your own theme.)
- Codecademy: Codecademy is the go-to place for interactive learning. Not only is it an established voice in the learn-to-code world, they also have kickass forums where users help one another.
HTML Video Learning
- Tuts+: Again, but here is a link to their HTML in 30 days playlist on YouTube. (Keep in mind, this was recorded in 2012.)
- Team Treehouse: Team Treehouse is an online learning platform that focuses on web related technologies. They have over 10 online courses that involve HTML in some way. Click here to get a free one week trial with Team Treehouse.
- Code School: Code School is very similar to Team Treehouse because they both rely predominantly on video-based learning. However, Code School has more emphasis on interactive exercises.
- One Month: One Month is another awesome platform with heavy video emphasis. The difference with One Month is that they have a very active support system — meaning it's easy to get your questions answered. They have a "One Month HTML" course where you can get started.
Want to get better with HTML?
Download my free HTML5 cheat sheet below.
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Home > LAWREVS > WLR > Vol. 38 > No. 1 (1963)
Washington Law Review
The Roles of Lawyers in U.S.-Japanese Business Transactions
Dan Fenno Henderson
Admission to the Bar, Disbarment and Disqualification of Lawyers in Japan and the United States—A Comparative Study
Kaname Ohira and George Neff Stevens
Joint Ventures in Japan
Carl J. Bradshaw
Japanese Equity Financing with Special Reference to Issues in the United States
John B. Christensen
Letters of Credit in Japanese-United States Trade
Kohei Izawa, Kazuaki Sono, and Warren L. Shattuck
North Pacific Fisheries Treaties and International Law of the Seas
Beverly J. Rosenow


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Acrylic, Painted Concrete
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- Shutters
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Monday 26th June 2017 – Rounders Rally
A selection of Year 5 and 6 children represented our school at the Swanmore and District Rounders Rally, held at Curdridge Reading Rooms on Monday. It was a really enjoyable morning of sport with lots of great team work from our rounders players, great batting and some good fielding. We came joint 4th at the end of the tournament and the children should feel very proud of this achievement.
Well done to Alex, Ruby, James, William (who stepped in at the last minute to make up the team – thank you!), Hunor, Aiden, Daisy, George and Ben (captain). Many thanks to the parents who offered transport and came along to support too.


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No catches, no fine print just unconditional book loving for your children with their favourites saved to their own digital bookshelf.
New members get entered into our monthly draw to win £100 to spend in your local bookshop plus lots lots more...Find out more
Winner of the Blue Peter Prize 2007 'Most Fun Story with Pictures.'
Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2007.
Joint winner of the Richard and Judy "Developing" 7+ category.
What the judges' said:
'an illogical, surreal romp with some great one-liners and the kind of book that will make readers out of children that never knew they wanted to read'
Mr Gum may well be a 'bad man' but rest assured the author Mr Stanton is a 'funny man'. There's a wonderful sense of humour throughout. Fans of Roald Dahl will love it.
And a must for ALL Mr Gum fans - the Mr Gum Quiz book - FREE TO DOWNLOAD - and test your knowledge - click here (but it's pretty big so it might take short while!)
Mr Gum is a truly nasty old man. He's absolutely grimsters. But this book is not just about him. There is also a little girl called Polly, an evil butcher, heroes and sweets and stuff, and Jake the dog, who must be saved from terrible, terrible evil.
Publication date: 25/02/2016
Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd an imprint of Egmont UK Ltd
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/10/2012
Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd an imprint of Egmont Childrens Books
Format: Paperback
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|7th August 2006
|Andy Stanton
|David Tazzyman
|Egmont Childrens Books
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|5+ readers, 7+ readers
|General Fiction
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Andy Stanton studied English at Oxford University but they kicked him out. He has since worked as a stand-up comedian, a film script reader, a cartoonist and an NHS lackey. His Mr Gum Books for Egmont have won widespread acclaim and numerous awards including the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2009, the Blue Peter Award and the Red House Award. He lives in North London. Click here to read a Q&A with the author from top children's publisher Egmont.More About Andy Stanton
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Frontline Cable Single Leg 10ft SRL with Steel Snap Hook End
Extremely Lightweight Polymer Casing Material Design with 10' Galvanized Steel Wire Rope Retractable.
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- These SRL's have a swivel anchorage eye and snaphook with impact indicator at the attachment end.
- Conforms to ANSI Z 359.14-2014 Class B.
- Conforms to OSHA 1926 Subpart M, OSHA 1910
- Connector strength 5,000 lbs
- Weight Capacity 310 lbs.
- Includes free drawstring bag with safety reflective tape for convenient product storage.
- Product has been third party tested by SATRA, an accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory to ensure product quality, reliability and compliance.
The real solutions to face a fall hazard of any kind are now in the hands of the people closest to the action. Our mission is to make sure that the exposed worker is equipped and ready to drive their performance to a peak while at their frontlines!
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Trupanion processed my claim for my cat very quickly and and the claim was settled exactly as I expected it. I also appreciate that they sent me an email when they received the claim, and also when it was being processed, as well as letting me know by email how they were settling--all this before I got written confirmation in the mail. It was much easier and quicker than making a medical claim for my own medical expenses.
Renal (kidney)
some issues in the lower bowel
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Age of Pet
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- 3/4 cup All bran cereal
- 1 cup Skim milk
- 1 1/2 cup Oat bran
- 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Ripe banana, mashed
- 1 Egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup Fresh blueberries
Servings: muffins
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Grease a 12-cup or 24 mini-cup muffin tin with oil spray.
- Mix the All Bran Cereal and the skim milk in a small bowl and let stand while you prepare the other ingredients.
- In a large bowl mix the oat bran, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a small bowl, combine the banana, egg, vegetable oil, and applesauce. Stir in the All Bran mixture and blueberries. Stir this mixture into the dry ingredients, and mix ONLY until incorporated. DO not over mix.
- Spoon mixture into prepared muffin tin. Bake for 20 minutes for the larger muffins or 15-18 minutes for the mini muffins. Bake until golden on top.
- Cool for 5 minutes in the tin. Remove the muffins and let cool on a wire rack.


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DLBC LISBON: Partner of MOOC Dys
CLLD Lisbon - Association for the Community Led Local Development of Lisbon
DLBC Lisbon is a partner of the MOOC Dys. This network of private and public associations and institutions counts about 150 members. This features allows the DLBC Lisbon to be efficient in multiple dimensions of the social work in the Portuguese capital neighbourhoods.
DLBC Lisbon, 150 members-institutions at the service of a unique cause
DLBC LISBOA (CLLD LISBON) is a non-profit association, founded in February 2015 that brings together about 150 institutions of the social (80%), public (11%) and private (9%) sectors. It is the Portuguese partner of the MOOC Dys.
Its goal is to implement local development dynamics in neighbourhoods and depressed areas for the socio-territorial cohesion of the city of Lisbon, with logic of intervention and cooperation of multiple sectors and multiple agents.
The axes and general objectives of its activity are as follows:
- Economy: to create jobs and to stimulate local economies
- Education – Training: to reduce early school leaving, to increase school success and to qualify for active life
- Social inclusion: to eradicate generational poverty
- Health: to improve quality of life
- Culture and Sports: to improve quality of life
Among the members of DLBC LISBON are the City Hall of Lisbon, several district councils of the city, many associations of various types (local, social solidarity, health, culture, sport, youth, human rights), cooperatives, NGO, foundations, charities, VET centres, public and private schools (primary and secondary), universities and research centres.
The DLBC LISBON has a great capacity to act on the ground due to the territorial and social proximity of many of its members with the population. The participation of the Municipality of Lisbon in the DLBC Lisboa gives it a large logistical capacity, in places and equipment, to organize meetings and host major events.
By the number and diversity of its members, DLBC LISBOA has a great responsiveness to the implementation of a wide range of projects. For each of them, organizes an internal partnership with a multidisciplinary team that will ensure an efficient performance.
DLBC Lisbon, key partner of the MOOC Dys
DLBC LISBOA ensures the involvement of a qualified staff in the MOOC Dys: a project coordinator with expertise on European projects and on social and educational issues; researchers and trainers to work on the themes and objectives of the project; technicians and administrative assistants to ensure the correct operation of all activities.
DLBC LISBOA has as associated partner in MOOC Dys the DISLEX – PORTUGUESE ASSOCIATION OF DYSLEXIA, which is the reference organization in Portugal for action-research on dyslexia.
You can contact the team directly through email.
Or you can follow their Facebook Page (in Portuguese).