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Guest Review from Erin: Monstrous Beauty by Elizabeth Fama
If you remember, I reviewed Plus One by Elizabeth Fama a couple of months ago! I love that book and so naturally, I went out and got Monstrous Beauty to read!!
Fierce, seductive mermaid Syrenka falls in love with Ezra, a young naturalist. When she abandons her life underwater for a chance at happiness on land, she is unaware that this decision comes with horrific and deadly consequences.
Almost one hundred forty years later, seventeen-year-old Hester meets a mysterious stranger named Ezra and feels overwhelmingly, inexplicably drawn to him. For generations, love has resulted in death for the women in her family. Is it an undiagnosed genetic defect . . . or a curse? With Ezra's help, Hester investigates her family's strange, sad history. The answers she seeks are waiting in the graveyard, the crypt, and at the bottom of the ocean—but powerful forces will do anything to keep her from uncovering her connection to Syrenka and to the tragedy of so long ago.
From Erin:
Unfortunately, I didn't end up liking Monstrous Beauty the same way I do Plus One. It was a good book, but to be honest, I probably won't read it again. Monstrous Beauty is very different from Plus One in terms of story, which I think is nice, because you get to see authors try different things and see how versatile they can be!
I am OBSESSED with mermaid stories! I love them! I actually feel like I'm on a mermaid kick right now and trying to get my hands on stories with mermaids! Monstrous Beauty is a dark, dark tale about mermaids. I should mention, it's not a retelling of The Little Mermaid by any means. Sure, mermaids falls in love with human, but other than that it's nothing like the fairytale. The story is really...unusual. I haven't really read anything quite like it, but it wasn't a hit with me. Maybe it was just a little too strange for me to get totally on board with -- if you've read it, I think you'll know what I mean. Nevertheless, there were some sweet moments that I really loved. Oooh, like I really liked Hester and Ezra. I was rooting for them the whole time and one of the things that kept me reading was so I could get to the next part where Hester and Ezra would meet again! One of my other favorite parts was the very beginning, too, where Syrenka...Merh, actually, I don't think I can say that without giving away a bunch of stuff...But, trust me! It is awesome!!!
There are couple of similarities in writing style that I noticed between Plus One and Monstrous Beauty! Both these books switch between modern day and the past. In the case of Monstrous Beauty, it has a much bigger shift because it's going all the way to the past, into more of a historical fiction type setting, and it's telling a story about different characters. Of course, these past sections relate very heavily to the Hester's storyline and like Plus One, it's woven in very well and smoothly. Also, I feel like both Hester and Sol have very snappy, fierce characters which I really like and it's one of the similarities I noticed between the two books.
So now a favorite, but still a fun read! If you like dark tales about mermaids, this is the book for you!! I'm not sure what Elizabeth Fama is writing next, but I am beyond excited to read whatever her next book might be! She's an awesome writer and she also sounds like a really cool person!!! :D See you all later!!!
Erin @The Romance Bookie :)
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Former patient David meets the Magpas Paramedic who helped to save his life
The morning of August 9th in 2012 started off like any other day for David Johnson. He was in the car on his way to work, when he was suddenly involved in a road incident. His car left the road and collided with a tree, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.
The Magpas team on shift that day, Paramedic Dan Read and Doctor Darren Reid, were called to the scene of David's accident, arriving in the Magpas Rapid Response BMW shortly after the collision. David had suffered a serious head injury. The Helimedix anaesthetised David, providing him with specialist trauma care, putting him into a medically induced coma to help protect his brain. They then took him to Addenbrooke's Hospital by land ambulance (monitoring his condition all the way), where he spent the next 3 months recovering.
Earlier this month, Cambridgeshire resident David, along with his wife Leisa and son Lucas, finally got to meet Dan, the Magpas Paramedic who helped to save his life that day.
"It was wonderful to visit Dan with my family and say thank you. Because of the immediate response from the excellent Magpas team, and the specialist care provided by Dan and Darren that day, I managed to make a full recovery. I hate to think what would have happened to me, and my family, without that care. My son was so happy to meet the team that saved his Daddy's life." David said.
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NewZNew (Chandigarh) : Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) is launching several new HD channels in the Indian market to further expand the entertainment options for its viewers. SPN has chosen Cisco VideoGuard™ Everywhere to secure their primary content distribution to a wide variety of devices.
Security for video is top of mind for executive leaders throughout the motion picture, broadcast and media entertainment industries, as video piracy continues to cost them billions of dollars annually. Digitizing entertainment platforms comes with higher risks of piracy, as hackers find ways to steal top shows and movies through new methods of file sharing and illegal streaming methods.
Cisco® VideoGuard Everywhere was specifically designed to fight and effectively stop all forms of video piracy from creation through distribution to consumption and beyond. It is a software-based video service protection solution encompassing conditional access (CA) and digital rights management (DRM). | {
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Welcome to the banking blame game
By Simon Watkins for The Mail on Sunday
Updated: 08:32 EST, 8 June 2008
Angela blames Hector and Mervyn and Alistair. Hector admits he's partly at fault, but he also blames Mervyn and Angela's gang. Mervyn certainly doesn't admit any blame. He says it's mostly the fault of Hector and also of Angela and her friends. Alistair doesn't have any friends. He probably blames Gordon, but wouldn't dare say so.
Angela Knight: The banker blames the watchdog.
Welcome to the banking blame game. As homeowners face the worst housing slump since the Nineties and the economy and banking system slides towards recession, the key players are all busy pointing accusingly at each other.
Angela Knight, chief executive of the British Bankers' Association, will this week use the BBA's first national conference to launch a withering attack on the regulators and politicians who, she believes, have led Britain into a financial nightmare.
She will not name names, but her targets are clear - the Financial Services Authority headed by Hector Sants, the Bank of England and its Governor Mervyn King and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling.
Knight is unique for her outspoken way of playing the blame game, but in the corridors of Whitehall, Threadneedle Street and Canary Wharf, smart-suited men and women are busy bitching about each other and preparing their defences against a backlash from shareholders, voters and homeowners.
Knight will launch her broadside on Tuesday, accusing Ministers of trying to land all the blame for the credit crunch at the feet of the banks. And in a hard-hitting speech she will also slam regulators who, she believes, 'dropped the ball'.
'Ten or more years of economic growth was, apparently, thanks to the Government,' she will tell the conference. 'Now they are blaming the financial services industry for the problems we face. Either you take the credit and the responsibility for the economy, or you give us the credit and not just the stick.'
Knight will also warn against tighter regulation of the banking system. 'We hear of a raft of new laws to grip and bind banks, when what happened was our various authorities dropped the ball.'
Hector Sants: The watchdog blames the Bank of England and the bankers.
Mervyn King: The Bank of England blames the watchdog and the bankers.
Alistair Darling: The Chancellor probably blames Gordon Brown, but wouldn't dare say so.
The FSA issued an internal report into its handling of Northern Rock in which it admitted to failings, but insiders said they felt King should also shoulder some blame.
Apparently, anticipating the attacks on his planned reform of banking supervision, Darling told Parliament last week: 'We want to get the reforms right and the overwhelming view of the British Bankers' Association, which is working with us, is that we can see where we want to get to. I intend to introduce legislation during this Parliamentary session.'
And the tussle between the Government and bankers is matched by a row between the Treasury and King. Rachel Lomax, the Bank's deputy governor in charge of monetary policy, will step down this month, but the search to fill her spot had King and Darling locking horns.
King was said to want the Bank's chief economist Charles Bean to get the job. The Chancellor was understood to favour appointing a City grandee or the Bank's head of markets, Paul Tucker.
This was interpreted by some as a clear indication that the Treasury sees the Bank as just as much to blame for the Northern Rock debacle as the FSA.
The Bank said the post was that of deputy governor for monetary policy and that 'it is essential' it be filled by a professional in this field.
So with Britain reeling from the credit crunch and bad news on house prices, jobs and the economy, there is little sign of financial bosses burying the hatchet - except in each other. | {
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Future Environmental Threats, let's see…….
By Shams April 1, 2008 Environment25 potential future threats to the environment, alternative energy source, biofuel, corn production, genetically engineered virus, invasive red fox, Newscientist, sustainable development, Vulpes vulpes
Red Fox was introduced in Australia from Europe in 1855 for recreational purposes – mainly for hunting. Its scientific name is Vulpes vulpes. But what happened afterwards is that, it turned to a predator. Predator of native animals and livestocks – an invasive species!!
Scientists in Australia have developed a virus to control the red fox – genetically engineered virus. The virus will infect and sterilise the fox. It is yet to release into the wild. But does this novelty means a solution or points to a potential future threats to the environment if it spreads beyond the target population. This could be a B-I-G question. Whatever it is, Newscientist puts it in the list of future environmental threats – one point among the 25 potential threats to our environment in future.
Last year corn production was amazingly high. Reason? – Biofuel. It's an alternative energy source. But this has caused a rise in food price and more and more farmers have joined the caravan for corn production. Obviously it brings more money than traditional crops. But who will bear the consequences – it's the mass population. It is not happening right at the moment but if this trend goes on, it will hit the local food supply. It's another point in the list.
What about marine ecosystem. Offshore wind and wave power generation can be a future environmental threat as well. Artificial intelligence, the biomimetic robots, can be a potential threat and might eventually being categorized as invasive species like the red fox. Biomimetic robots means robots that look alike animals such as humans or insects or any other animals, and having sensory 'organs' (of course artificial). These could have a far-reaching impact on humans and on the whole ecosystem in general.
But whatever concerns, research should not stop due to fear of future threats, rather research should include it as part of the work. May be we really don't need robots in our everyday life. Earth is becoming full of human species. There is enough work force available. Leaving this potential work force behind and looking for an artificial alternative can not be the outcome of superior human intelligence. In some cases, where it is extremely dangerous, like in some industrial units, deep sea research or in space missions robots are welcome. But do we need a robot to wash our dishes. We have to think solid and precise. Not everything is a fun. We can do this or that, does not mean we should.
A "sustainlable development" is probably the best answer of any future changes in our mentality and behaviour. But we need to explore this field more extensively alongside the scientific developments. That will be a green chapter in the book together with all the developments we have achieved so far and are going to achieve.
A biomimetic robot: a Fish
image source: Reynard the Fox: Wikipedia
Marine Fishing: bottom trawling and by-catch
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The Steele Maiden - Page 236 of 242 - Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle. Based in NYC.
Today we're arriving in New Orleans and while I've already had the chance to visit the city (the pictures above left are from my first trip a couple of years ago) it will be the boy's first visit there and I'm thrilled to get to experience it with him this time. Between the architecture, history, and general prohibition vibe (where else can you sip absinthe at 9 am?) it's a place completely unique to itself. I've packed a mauve lace shift dress to recreate the Daisy Buchanan (a la Carey Mulligan) look above. Stay tuned for more from NoLa and be sure to follow me on instagram for updates along the way!
Tomorrow morning we'll be headed the way of the Mississippi, from Nashville down to New Orleans. Here's a little playlist to match the mood. And how good are those campaign shots from the latest Scotch & Soda Collection? Rockabilly done right.
I've been excited for the chance to stop in Nashville for months now. Aside from being a country music fan, the city just seems to exude such an easy confidence. When packing, I stuck closely to the 3 Nashville classics: Denim, Leather and Boots. Luckily all three happen to be huge for Fall, so whether or not you get the chance to swing through Music City, I think the above would apply. For the office, go understated and streamlined (just a touch of leather will do here). For the weekend, go lived in and comfortable (those Madewell fringe booties had me at hello). And for a night out, go all out in a flirty mix of prints. Cover up on top so that your legs can do the talking, and of course – be sure to choose boots that were made for walking (I couldn't help myself…). | {
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As in the 5,000 m, Norway's [Geir Karlstad] had improved the world record in this distance at the World Cup race held on Olympic ice in December 1987. But Karlstad's recent results had been less impressive, and he had only managed a seventh spot in the 5,000 m. Gustafson, who had won the 10,000 m at the European Championships, had won the 5,000 m and was also the runner-up from Sarajevo 1984, when he had missed the gold medal by just 0.05.
First medal contender to hit the ice was [Gerard Kemkers], bronze medalist in the 5,000 m. In lap five, he fell - unusual for a 10,000 m. Despite a quick recovery, he lost about 10 seconds. While that was still enough to beat the Olympic Record at that point, the fall almost certainly cost him a medal. The first to beat Kemkers' time was his compatriot, [Leo Visser]. The silver medalist in the 5,000 m, he had beaten 14 minutes a month earlier at the Dutch distance championships. This time, Visser ended at 14:00.55, which seemed insufficient for the title. This was soon proven by Austrian skater [Michael Hadschieff]. He had earlier medalled in the 1,500 m, and stood out in Calgary for having a red extension of his suit cap over his eyes. This was to protect his contact lenses from the dry Calgary air. Less visible was a plastic board he wore under his suit to improve aerodynamic profile. This apparently worked, as Hadschieff, who had earlier lost the 1988 European Championship bronze because of a poor 10,000 m, now skated a new personal best of 13:56.11 to take the lead. With Geir Karlstad falling out of contention after 7km, this left only Gustafson to beat Hadschieff. But the Swede was clearly faster, eventually winning by 8 seconds, the largest victory margin of his three Olympic titles. It was long uncertain if he would also be able to beat Karlstad's world record. In the end, he managed it by three tenths.
Another remarkable competitor was [Yoshiyuki Shimizu] of Japan. While he finished only 28th out of 32 competitors, he did impress onlookers by re-tying the laces of one of his skates, while continuing to race. | {
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It's a fairly obvious statement that a message contains a header and a payload, the header being used to direct a message to its destination(s) with the payload being the data to be consumed.
Some message formats (for instance Solace Message Format, SMF) allow user properties to be added to the message, along with the header, or for structured data types to be added to the message. When should these be used, and how? How should the payload be encoded? As a developer, how do I access message properties?
REST: HTTP style messaging with a twist: persistence!
This series of blog posts will examine some of these details, looking at message structure, user-defined header properties, options for payload encoding with things like JSON, Google Protocol Buffers and Solace options like structured data types. I'll use Java in the majority of code snippets but in general these discussions apply equally to all Solace messaging APIs.
This first post will deal with message structure and the basics of acquiring and populating a message. I'll talk mostly about Solace Message Format (SMF), as JMS message structure is explained in detail in the JMS Specification, and MQTT structure is also explained the MQTT spec. Later on I'll discuss how headers are mapped between these different specifications.
Structuring message payload: Solace structured messages, data formats like JSON and 3rd party serialization solutions like Google Protocol Buffers.
SMF messages have 3 main components: the headers; application properties; and the payload.
The header contains the message metadata, including obvious fields such as destination. Application and User properties are optionally added to a message to aid application development. Typically, information that can't be contained in the message destination, but that the application needs to know about before processing the message, should be added here.
That's all I'll say about overall message structure. The core concept article gives some good details and references into customer documentation for further details.
OK, so you need to send a message – how?
The Java API has two ownership models for sending messages: Session-independent and Session-dependent (see the documentation for more details). I'll only talk about Session-independent messages as that is our recommended pattern. For more information, see the Get Started Guide. Here I'll summarize for illustrative purposes.
Note that in JCSMP we acquire a message of a particular type – in this case a TextMessage. I'll use the name "Message" to refer generically to the various message interface types. The C and .Net APIs have a single message type but support structured payloads which allow applications to fully interoperate with the JCSMP and JMS based applications using typed messages.
If you wish to re-use a message but set all the contents back to defaults, Message.reset(). When using session-independent messages, this allows a thread to acquire a message, populate it, send it and repopulate it before sending rather than disposing and re-acquiring on every send.
sdkperf is a useful test harness for messaging: if you are unsure of exactly what you are publishing, it's worth having an sdkperf subscriber running printing the message contents like this.
A feature of the Solace platform is that messages are transparently converted between protocols. An incoming, say, REST message can be consumed by MQTT, SMF or JMS clients without any translation or bridging. How are the differing header requirements dealt with?
Simply put: we provide one-to-one mappings between headers where we can; if a header is missing from a protocol we define a Solace specific property. You can see this in action in the way we deal with http headers with REST – see the REST Messaging Protocol Guide for more details and also see the next post. The JMS property mappings are described here.
In any pub/sub messaging system, it's clear that the Topic, Subject, Destination, however you describe it, is one of the most important parts of the header.
In the Solace Java API, called JCSMP, all message routing is performed using destinations. Destinations can be a topics or queues.
MessageProducer.send(…) accepts the destination, setting the destination field.
Although there are subtleties around streaming or non-streaming sends in Java.
On the consumer side, of course, you need to set up the correct consumer flow and deal with acknowledgements. This is out of scope for this post, so take a look at the tutorials for publish/subscribe and persistence.
The JSCMP API provides many methods for getting and setting useful message properties. This provides an easy way of dealing with simple, common data. It also provides the mechanism for exchanging header information between different message protocols: for instance, HTTP header information such as HTTP content-type for REST messages is put in an SMF Application property – see the side panel above.
You can also define your own User Defined Properties. I'll talk about this, and when you should use a property or encode data in the payload, in the next post.
In the Java API the type of the payload is determined by the type of the message that you're going to send – a TextMessage will send Text (use SetText(…)), while a BytesMessage will send uninterpreted bytes (use setData(…)). Solace APIs also provide Structured Data Types for sending in a message, which are guaranteed to safely traverse different machine architectures (32 vs 64 bit, little- vs big-endian). More coming in the payload post.
In summary, messages have Headers with Header Properties. Many of these properties are used for messaging routing, however many are useful for application developers and are passed through the messaging layer untouched. They are accessed with API getter/setter functions.
Messages can also have a payload. We'll look at how to structure payload data in a later post.
It's possible to create User Defined Properties if you need some application feature not included with the standard Header Properties. This, along with using Application Properties, is the subject of the next post.
Tom works in Solace's systems architecture team helping customers define their architectures to address challenges such as the increasing digitisation of business across a wide range of industries including retail, financial services and smart city initiatives. He joined Solace in 2013 as part of the Singapore Technical Support team, then moved to London in 2014.
If you own a smart phone or tablet, the chances are you already use Tom's work, as prior to Solace Tom was an IC designer responsible for implementing the low-power hardware in the processors present in over 90% of these devices. | {
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Teresa Giudice 'Embarrassed' After Watching Hair-Pulling 'RHONJ' Finale
Ryan Shea
Weekend Editor
Teresa Giudice is left feeling 'embarrassed' over the 'RHONJ' finale where she admitted to telling Danielle Staub to pull Margaret Joseph's hair. Is this situation enough, however, for her to leave the show for good?
"This week's finale episode was really hard for Teresa to watch," a source dished EXCLUSIVELY to HollywoodLife on Sunday, March 1. "She was really embarrassed and angry and is so ready to move on from this season and on to the next. In zero way is this making her not want to come back. She loves the show and the platform it gives her and has no plans to walk away despite the backlash she's received from the episode. She's happy that her castmates have supported her since walking away from her friendship to Danielle. She is confident that she and Marge (Margaret) will eventually be fine again and she gets why she's upset, but Teresa is still done with Danielle. They spoke at the reunion and she has no plans to speak to her again anytime in the near future. She's done."
In the RHONJ finale episode, Teresa admitted that she did tell Danielle to pull Marge's hair but admitted she was drunk and not really paying attention. Margaret took to Twitter to vent her frustrations over the situation after the episode aired. "Well that was crazy…. I guess it wasn't a knee jerk reaction, it was after the fact and premeditated," she tweeted while adding a shocked emoji.
That wasn't the only part of the episode that left Teresa in her feelings. There was also the overseas reunion between her, her estranged husband Joe, 47, and their four daughters (Gia, 19, Gabriella, 16, Milania, 15, Audriana, 11), that was difficult for her to watch. "It was also hard to relive the reunion with Joe and the girls," the source also revealed. "That trip was very special for them but she appreciates having it on camera to relive. It was bittersweet for all of them."
Spent the day with my beautiful dancer Audriana at her dance competition today so proud of her she did amazing ❤️💃
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Teresa also gave a surprising answer when asked how her 4 girls felt after she and Joe separated in December 2019. "They were fine with it. They didn't say anything," the cookbook author revealed on the Bravo show. "They had nothing to say. I guess if they were not happy with it, I would have heard about it."
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Bull 'mafia' celebrates key milestone
April 4, 2013 · by reporting4work · in Journalism. ·
MELBOURNE, April 4, 2013: Between them these five men can boast more than 200 years as iconic Australian news image-makers and photography is well and truly embedded in their lineage.
They are Melbourne's Bull clan – from left, Geoff, Dennis and Ken, along with Dennis's sons Peter and Colin – and they gathered on April 4, 2013, to celebrate the 90th birthday of Dennis and the 87th of Ken. Little brother Geoff is a mere 83, while Peter is 58 and Colin 61.
Dennis worked most of his life at The Age as a press photographer, Ken was a photo-engraver at The Age, a craft which all but disappeared with technology advances, and before his retirement Geoff was a press photographer at The Sun.
Geoff, a national photographic award winner for a spectacular image taken in the Tasmanian fires in the late 1960s, was joined at The Sun by his nephew Colin, who made a mark for himself there as a crack news and sports photographer for two decades before retiring early to a more settled life in country Victoria while Peter, who started his working life at The Australian and later worked for Queensland's The Courier-Mail before going freelance, has picked up several industry awards of his own.
Peter, too, has specialised in news and sports photography, capturing the only untouched photograph of the controversial "underarm" incident at the MCG, when the youngest Chappell brother, Trevor, was told to bowl underarm to secure a tight win over New Zealand.
For many years, though, the Bull clan worked simultaneously across all of Melbourne's daily newspapers and would frequently bump into one another on the same jobs.
Indeed, while still a cadet photographer at The Australian, Peter was one day sent to cover a car race at Sandown Park.
He'd set himself up in the centre of the track only to be struck heavily from one side by a wayward wheel and axle that had broken off a car that came to grief nearby.
As he was being loaded into an ambulance, photographers from The Age and The Sun raced up to record the commotion.
Colin, The Sun's photographer, reached there first and broke into fits of laughter while Dennis, working for The Age, fainted when he saw his youngest son covered in blood.
For Peter, the next six months hobbling around on a full-leg cast wasn't much fun as his badly smashed knee healed.
But the Bull family link to news photography goes back even further.
Hugh Bull – father to Dennis, Ken and Geoff – was the first full-time photographer at The Age, appointed after showing his ingenuity as a newly engaged casual.
As a young Welshman who had seen action in the trenches in World War 1, Hugh afterwards turned to work as a photographer in London on a daily newspaper that eventually folded in the mid-1920s.
While his cash payout was paltry, Hugh was given the camera he'd worked with and he decided to put it to good use.
Not to be deterred by deteriorating economic conditions in Great Britain, Hugh and his young wife, Winifred – who by then had a toddler, Dennis, and another on the way – boarded a ship to Australia to seek better opportunities.
A couple of months later, when Hugh turned up at The Age in Melbourne, he initially was engaged as a casual photographer, most likely because he had his own equipment.
Then, one day, when Melbourne turned on particularly foul weather, he was sent out to photograph an important horse race.
Along with other photographers at the track, Hugh was confronted with limited visibility that made photographing the big event quite tricky. But Hugh had a trick of his own.
While his peers aimed their cameras and tried to take shots of the blurred action with their big, cumbersome cameras mounted on tripods, only to be thwarted by the awful conditions, Hugh panned his camera in time with the horses passing by.
As the only photographer to return with a usable image of the winning horse that day, he was a hero back in the office. That sealed his fate and he became the first The Age's first full-time photographer.
Later in his career, Hugh was among the first Australian news media to be flown into a flattened Hiroshima to document the devastation wrought by the world's first wartime atom bomb.
Over his working life, Hugh encouraged many other young photographers to excel at their craft and was delighted as each of his three sons, and then two grandsons, chose to work into newspapers for a living. It was certain work back then and each excelled in his own area.
Hugh passed away in his late 90s, while Winifred made it to 106. Their legacy, though, is still very much alive and Hugh's descendants, not all of them photographers, are still taking damn fine photographs.
Words: Trina McLellan (wife of Peter Bull)
Picture: Trina McLellan (on an iPhone 4S)
Tags: Bull clan, Bull family, Bull mafia, Colin Bull, Dennis Bull, Geoff Bull, Ken Bull, Melbourne, PBull-Media, Peter Bull, photographers, The Age, The Australian, The Sun
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Q: Check the exact div is clicked when a click triggered jQuery <div class="menu-options-label">Delete group</div>
Want to check the $(document).click() is this div click, If anywhere else is clicked alert('clicked somewhere else').Please guys appreciate your help thanks
A: To achieve this add the event handler to the document and interrogate the target property of the event that's passed to the handler to determine which element raised the event.
$(document).on('click', e => {
let clickedElement = e.target;
if ($(clickedElement).is('.menu-options-label')) {
console.log('clicked element');
} else {
console.log('clicked somewhere else');
}
});
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These Companies Are Already Living in Zuckerberg's Metaverse
Megan Carnegie
The Meta dream envisages whole companies operating in a virtual world. Many made the switch years ago—with mixed results.
Photograph: David Ramos/Getty Images
Facebook's metaverse, or Meta's metaverse, isn't just being touted as a better version of the internet—it's being hailed as a better version of reality. We will, apparently, "socialize, learn, collaborate, and play" in an interconnected 3D virtual space that Facebook cofounder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg describes as an "embodied internet." This space, Zuckerberg claims, won't be created by one single company, but rather by a network of creators and developers. First problem: 91 percent of software developers are male. Second problem: You've been living in a version of metaverse for years—and, having taken over video games, it's now coming for the world of work.
Companies big and small have been testing avatar-based platforms for remote and hybrid working since Covid-19 lockdowns began. Using Oculus VR headsets, Facebook's Horizon Workrooms envisages a near future in which people meet virtually in a soulless, floaty virtual world. Microsoft's Mesh for Hololens 2 hopes to facilitate similarly corporate mixed reality meetups, and Canadian ecommerce platform Shopify just launched its browser-based game Shopify Party, in which employees appear as their chosen avatars to spice up one-to-ones, icebreakers, standups, and other team events.
Many have already pointed out how boring the Zuckerverse looks. Most of us have already been living in that future, be it through the organized fun of workplace social apps or through video games like Fortnite. And while the video game metaverse offers plenty of room for imagination and connection, the corporate metaverse risks repeating and potentially magnifying the flaws of the real world.
Whether a company adopts certain aspects of the corporate metaverse, or uses it for every aspect of remote work, there's nothing to stop unconscious biases from seeping in. "It's easy for companies to just invest in the technology, but businesses need to understand the psychology driving people to use it," says Roshni Raveendhran, a professor at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. "Can employees thrive within that sort of universe? What would allow them to thrive?"
Unfettered by the risks of mass metaverse adoption—or, less excitingly, lots of companies using remote collaboration tools—a gaggle of startups are piling in to sell the future. The most well-known virtual workspace tool is Gather.town, which amassed 4 million users in just over a year as the pandemic took hold. Its retro, pixelated design is intentionally basic, while Roblox's Loom.ai and Teeoh use sophisticated graphics for more realistic virtual worlds. The preeminent simulation platform Second Life was adopted by Cisco and IBM over a decade ago. Despite virtual and augmented reality companies consistently promising the world and failing to deliver, a 2020 report from consultancy PwC predicts that nearly 23.5 million jobs worldwide will use AR and VR by 2030 for tasks such as employee training, meetings, and customer service.
For businesses, the most interesting benefit of avatars, a video game staple pioneered by NASA employees in the 1970s, is the sense of digital proximity, without needing to focus on facial expressions—the cause of the much-maligned Zoom fatigue. And while self-expression is the allure of video game avatars, it's not yet clear what employees gain from being asked to exist in the corporate metaverse.
Those already there report mixed results. Eileen Quirk Baumann, president of tech marketing firm Uncork-it, a marketing and PR agency, works in a permanent Gather.town office, as well as the bricks-and-mortar space in Blacksburg, Virginia. Her main priority when choosing an avatar is to accurately match what she looks like in real life so an online connection can continue offline. "I enjoy the smooth youthful glow and sparkling eyes of all the avatars. No eyedrops, no makeup—just land and go," Baumann says. She's noticed that as colleagues spend more time on the platform, they also spend more time finessing their features to reflect their true selves.
"I sport a man-bun IRL and so does my avatar, albeit his is blue—my hair is actually red," says Dan Corcoran, managing director of recruitment firm Reedmace Solutions. "Other people pick similar skin tones and facial features, but will have a huge bow in their hair or a bright outfit." Gee Linford-Grayson, a partnerships manager at Patreon, has been experimenting with virtual worlds platform Virbela. For one event, she matched her IRL neon polo neck to her avatar's and threw on a cowboy hat to match a colleague's. "It was a kind of corporate uniform, but a silly one," she says. "The difficulty with avatars is that the social norms haven't been set yet, so it's tricky to navigate." She predicts that the tension between wanting to be professional and show personality could conjure as many gripes as it does in the real world.
And then there's the tweaking. "The technology for getting a close fit of how you look isn't there yet, but in the future I can see people choosing an avatar that's better looking," says Linford-Grayson. This could lead to baked-in aesthetic hierarchies, just like in the real world. That already happens in video games. A 2007 study of gamers conducted by researchers at Stanford University found that people assigned "attractive" avatars behaved more dominantly by standing close to other players. These attractive avatars also disclosed more personal details to strangers who had struck up conversation. Such oddities risk the metaverse—and particularly the corporate metaverse—suffering from what researchers call the Proteus effect. If we're all like Proteus, the Greek god who could change his physical form as he pleased, then hierarchies and manipulation of our avatars could spell chaos.
Our choice of workplace avatars will change our behavior, but also affect how our managers and colleagues perceive us. Anita Williams Woolley, who teaches organizational behavior and theory at Carnegie Mellon University, believes this is especially pertinent for women. "When people make comments about a woman's appearance, it leads them to underestimate her ability, her intellect, and to see her as less competent," she says. Sexist comments didn't dissipate when more meetings took place virtually—a 2020 survey by employment law firm Slater and Gordon found that 34 percent of British women were asked to wear more makeup or change their hair, while 27 percent were told to "dress more sexy or provocatively." If the internet has amplified societal flaws, the metaverse risks supercharging them.
As a result, some are choosing non-avatar-based virtual platforms to mitigate the strain of customization and transferral of prejudices. Teamflow, used by podcast app Shuffle and being considered by Reddit, represents users with their photo or a stream of a Zoom call instead. Natascha Morgan, operations manager at HeySummit—which has always been fully remote—picked the platform for its customizable office spaces, which include a space-themed room and a breakout zone plastered with memes. "How you present in our team doesn't matter much anyway, but Teamflow takes away a lot of the pressure," she says.
If businesses adopt any of the many virtual workspaces, working out protocol and how they should be doing things is key. And if something isn't working, companies should be ready to adapt their approach—or drop a platform completely. Doug Safreno, founder of virtual meeting startup Pragli, which he refers to as a "metaverse provider," wants to ensure his company delivers a fair representation of identity. "It's incumbent on us to ensure we are champions of inclusiveness, and not further marginalizing certain communities," he says.
If—and it's a big if—the workforce heads into some kind of metaverse, Meta-owned or otherwise, then the rules and flaws of these virtual worlds will matter more and more. "At the end of the day, all of us are humans behind these avatars," says Raveendhran. "We need to be conscious of our biases translating and understand the blows won't be any lighter, just because it's in the virtual world."
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Tactics Adventure Game Third Crisis Now Available on Steam Early Access
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An ex-superhero seeks to reunite with her girlfriend in the dystopian world of Anduo Games' Third Crisis, a turn-based adventure game now available on Steam Early Access.
Third Crisis is a sci-fi adventure game following the fate of Jennifer Wright, also known as Jenna 'Vibe', an agent of the agency for international rights and humanitarian protection, dedicated to solving conflicts around the world in the least violent ways possible. Due to a failed teleportation experiment, Jenna gained superpowers, but as a result, her body is unable to keep itself together in one place without the assistance of a specialized suit. During one of her missions, Jenna attempts to stop an android terrorist cell, loses the fight, and the enemies dismantle her suit. As her powers go out of control, she's thrust into the future, where the terrorists won and her friends are nowhere to be seen.
The game is an adventure game heavily reliant on its storytelling. As Jenna, you will be exploring the futuristic world where humans are controlled by androids, manipulating human sexual desires. To find your old friends, you will need to make new ones, earn money, and find ways to handle the highly corrupt and exploitative society you've found yourself in.
Third Crisis features a turn-based combat system that comes into play when you need to solve your issues by force. Each character has a limited amount of actions they can take each turn, which includes movement, weapon attacks, and special abilities, some of which may be further limited by cooldown timers. You can have multiple characters in your party. There is no level-up system, but stats can be altered by changing equipment.
The game features a gay-leaning bisexual heroine, as well as gay men, tentacle monsters, and futanari. You will be warned about the more unusual fetishes and have the option to skip them. Many adult scenes are driven by elements of coercion and blackmail, while the game's consensual scenarios are largely driven by the abnormal levels of lust in the world of Third Crisis. Some of the non-consensual scenarios aren't optional, and engaging in sexual activity will slowly corrupt the heroine's morals.
You can purchase Third Crisis on Steam for $19.99. Additionally, a demo of the game is available on the Steam store page and on Itch.io. You can also access the game by donating $5 or more to Anduo Games' Patreon.
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Q: Avoid loops and dictionaries when using pandas dataframe I have some code which reads in some csv files of stock data (can be hundreds of thousands of lines), then uses df.iterrows() to loop through and perform operations based on cell values.
The reason why questions I've seen don't seem to apply as much here is because of the number of different of options which need computing: I have several different if row['Action'] == 'Some string' within the loop, which have nested if statements with further processing.
To add further complexity, each row's action only affects a certain stock item (there is only one action per row, so for example if a stock item is ordered that would take up one row), so to account for this, in my code I have a number of dictionaries which store values for each stock item, and then the if statements affect only the specific stock item.
Then once the dataframe has been traversed I do the required processing based on the dictionaries. (This is things like Target_Stock_Quantity = (ID_Use_Totals / args.days) * 15)
The question I have relates to how when looking up how to speed up pandas processing it is clear that looping is a deadly sin, and so I want to know what other options are available.
A simple version of my code would be:
IDs = # list of IDs
df = pd.concat([pd.read_csv(filename) for filename in args.csv], ignore_index = True)
ID_Use_Totals = {}
ID_Order_Dates = {}
ID_Received_Dates = {}
ID_Refs = {}
for index, row in df.iterrows():
if row['Stock Item'] in IDs:
if row['Action'] == 'Use':
if row['Stock Items'] in ID_Use_Totals:
ID_Use_Totals[row['Stock Item']] += abs(int(float(row['Qty'])))
else:
ID_Use_Totals[row['Stock Item']] = abs(int(float(row['Qty'])))
elif row['Action'] == 'Order':
...
Where each elif row['Action'] == '' has different processing.
I am specifically looking for code which can replace df.iterrows(), but I would also appreciate tips/links to information about how to speed up pandas processing/using oop in pandas if anyone knows of good resources. Many thanks in advance
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Q: SSH.NET "Cannot access a disposed object" I have recently been fiddling with the SSH.NET library and I've been searching/troubleshooting the disposed object error when trying to execute
a second command. Here is my code:
private void statusBtn_Click(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
{
Commands("status");
}
private void startBtn_Click(object sender, System.EventArgs e)
{
Commands("start");
}
private void Commands(string cmd)
{
using (sdtd_client)
{
sdtd_client.Connect();
switch (cmd)
{
case "status":
var status = sdtd_client.CreateCommand("7dtd.sh status Nom");
string result = status.Execute();
outputBox.AppendText(result);
break;
case "start":
var start = sdtd_client.CreateCommand("uptime");
string result_start = start.Execute();
outputBox.AppendText(result_start);
break;
default:
outputBox.AppendText("Unrecognized Command.");
break;
}
sdtd_client.Disconnect();
}
}
I realize "sdtd_client.Disconnect();" is disposing the connection, but even without using that, it still disposes.
How can I safely connect, execute, disconnect each time I run different commands?
Even if I opened the connection on application start and only disconnected on unload, every command executed will dispose the connection object.
Is there something obvious I am missing?
A: You haven't posted the declaration/initialisation of sdtd_client in your code, but the using (sdtd_client) block will dispose the object every time it leaves the block. I suspect you don't really want that.
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Compounds show promise in search for tuberculosis antibiotics
Compounds tested for their potential as antibiotics have demonstrated promising activity against one of the deadliest infectious diseases – tuberculosis (TB).
Researchers from the John Innes Centre evaluated two compounds with antibacterial properties, which had been produced by the company Redx Pharma as antibiotic candidates, particularly against TB.
TB, which is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is often thought of as a disease of the past. But in recent years it has been increasing due, in part, to rising resistance to treatments and decreasing efficacy of vaccines.
One strategy in the search for new treatments is to find compounds that exploit well-known existing targets for drugs such as the bacterial enzyme DNA gyrase. This member of the DNA topoisomerase family of enzymes is required for bacterial DNA functionality, so compounds that inhibit its activity are much sought after as antibiotic candidates.
Using X-ray crystallography, the team elucidated the molecular details of the action of the compounds against their target.
Surprisingly, a very common mutation in DNA gyrase that causes bacteria to be resistant to a related group of antibiotics, the aminocoumarins, did not lead to resistance to the compounds under scrutiny here.
"We hope that companies and academic groups working to develop new antibiotics will find this study useful. It opens the way for further synthesis and investigation of compounds that interact with this target," says Professor Tony Maxwell one of the authors of the study which appears in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
To date, efforts to develop new treatments for TB have been unsuccessful, with current treatments having been used for over 50 years.
World Health Organisation (WHO) figures reveal that each day over 4,000 people die from TB and 300,000 people fall ill from the disease. Nearly 500,000 people fell ill with drug-resistant TB in 2018.
Professor Maxwell says: "Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now well-recognised as one of the biggest problems facing us in the in the 21st Century. If we don't find solutions to it soon, we could be looking at epidemics of bacterial disease going forward."
"People know about the bubonic plague and other such terrible pestilence through studying history but it's not overstating the case that bacterial diseases of this sort could reemerge if we do not have effective antibiotics. We must find a way of bringing together expertise from the academic and business sector towards decisive action."
The study 'Structural and mechanistic analysis of ATPase inhibitors targeting mycobacterial DNA gyrase' appears in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
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An innovative method of controlling a range of damaging crop diseases using native, beneficial soil bacteria has emerged from a research-industry collaboration. The agri-tech innovation hopes to give farmers a way to reduce the cost and environmental damage caused by the chemical treatments currently in use to control crop diseases. The John Innes Centre team...
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PhD Student Jacob Hamilton studies insect-bacteria symbiosis to try and find new antibiotics for use in humans. Alongside his PhD Jacob and Hutchings lab partner Katie Noble have teamed up with a team of artists and scientists from around the UK on a comic book designed to communicate their work to a new audience | {
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from django.utils.translation import ugettext_lazy as _
from django.views.generic.base import TemplateResponseMixin
from django.views.generic.list import BaseListView
from wagtail.admin.auth import permission_denied
from wagtail.core.models import UserPagePermissionsProxy
class ReportView(TemplateResponseMixin, BaseListView):
header_icon = ''
page_kwarg = 'p'
template_name = None
title = ''
paginate_by = 10
def get_context_data(self, *args, object_list=None, **kwargs):
context = super().get_context_data(*args, object_list=object_list, **kwargs)
context['title'] = self.title
context['header_icon'] = self.header_icon
return context
class LockedPagesView(ReportView):
template_name = 'wagtailadmin/reports/locked_pages.html'
title = _('Locked Pages')
header_icon = 'locked'
def get_queryset(self):
pages = UserPagePermissionsProxy(self.request.user).editable_pages().filter(locked=True)
self.queryset = pages
return super().get_queryset()
def dispatch(self, request, *args, **kwargs):
if not UserPagePermissionsProxy(request.user).can_remove_locks():
return permission_denied(request)
return super().dispatch(request, *args, **kwargs)
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How do you choose the best web hosting provider, when you have many options available?
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A Complete Approach to Sound...
By Benjamin B. Britton
A Complete Approach to Sound for the Modern Saxophonist outlines concepts and exercises that will allow players to shape their sound and achieve an ideal tone no matter the context. Pursuing your best sound will also develop virtuosity in many other areas of technique including increased ability to execute technically demanding passages, extending the range of the saxophone to four octaves or more, and greater control of sound and intonation at loud dynamics. The book draws from principles as taught by Joe Allard and Sigurd Rascher, but it also develops new ideas in dealing with the mechanics of sound and technique.
Accompanying sound clips are available on www.benbrittonjazz.com/completeapproach
"Ben's book covers some of the important concepts of playing saxophone in a well articulated, clear style which can serve both beginners and more advanced players well."
Dave Liebman, NEA Jazz Master
"This is a terrific book on an often neglected yet integral part of saxophone playing. I recommend Ben's book to every serious saxophonist."
Walt Weiskopf, world-renowned saxophonist
"a highly-concentrated, efficient approach to tone production."
Bret Pimentel, woodwinds professor at Delta State University
"This is a book that I have started using with my own students at Portland State University."
David Valdez, professor of jazz saxophone | {
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Smallmouth Bass Habitat
The smallmouth bass is one of America's most popular sportfish and is fished for in countless locations across the temperate parts of North America. Its appeal is the fantastic fight it gives, particularly on light tackle, and the wide range of habitats in which it can be found.
From reservoirs and lakes to rivers and streams, and from small channels you can leap across to massive waterways, if the water is relatively clean and unpolluted, and if it supports a reasonable supply of food, there is a good chance you can find a "smallie" or two in residence. Smallmouth bass are a school fish, so where you find one, there are usually several.
Where to Find Smallmouth Bass in North America
The smallmouth is one of 14 recognized species of black bass, along with its cousins the largemouth bass, the spotted bass, and others.
Original Range
They originated in the area encompassed by the upper and middle reaches of the Mississippi, the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the Hudson Bay watershed.
The original range is a rough quadrant from Minnesota in the west to the western edge of Vermont in the east. The northern edge of the range is from The Great Lakes and just north of the Canadian border, south into Arkansas and Alabama, with populations in Ontario and Quebec in Canada in the Great Lakes watershed.
Modern Range
The Smallmouth bass has been spread further around the country by stocking it into rivers, lakes, and man-made bodies of water by humans and by its own natural opportunism.
It can now be found as far as the north and western US and western Canada, even on Vancouver Island, and although the populations are still sparse in the west and southwest, there are now bass fisheries in virtually every US state.
You can see the spread on this map here from the University of Wisconsin.
They have also been introduced to Mexico, Belize, Hawaii, Japan, Slovakia, Belgium, Germany, Tanzania, and South Africa. They are regarded as a pest in Japan after their successful introduction in the 1990s.
In North America, the species was spread from its original locations along with the expansion and development of the railroads in the 1800s. Fingerling bass were transported in buckets and barrels, and then introduced to lakes and rivers all the way to far west and California.
They were introduced east of the Appalachians in the 1850s, and then to the northeast to New England.
As other native species such as the brook trout have declined in eastern rivers and streams due to higher water temperatures and increased pollution caused by land-use changes and the onset of industrialization.
Smallmouth were often introduced to replace them as they can survive in the warmer temperatures and less-than-pure water. We have also stocked smallies into dams and reservoirs around the country to develop new fisheries that are specifically for human recreation.
Smallmouth Camouflage
Smallmouth bass are considered predators, so their camouflage coloring that can vary with their environment.
They are generally a brown color, but this can vary from a dark brown that is almost black, to a greenish-brown, or a pale sandy brown depending on the surroundings. They have darker vertical bands along the sides of the body, as opposed to horizontal markings, to mimic the dappling of the water or merge against a background.
Smallmouth
The frontal dorsal fin is a spiky number with between 9 and 11 spines, and the back dorsal fin has 13-15 soft rays along its length. It's a really striking fish as you can see here at the US Fisheries and Wildlife site.
The range of color variations you will see in smallmouth bass is influenced by the different environment the fish lives in.
If it is in a clear freestone stream with a clean gravelly bottom, the fish will blend in and adapt to its environment by becoming a paler brown to natural green and gold to match the surroundings.
The color shading changes to deeper green-brown hues if it resides in a darker brown water, maybe along the edge of weed beds or near vegetation in a lake. Once again the predator is blending in with the background.
The habitat can also affect the shape of the fish to a greater or lesser extent. River-living smallmouth bass have a more muscular torpedo shape that allows them to cut through and negotiate the currents of the river. You'll soon find that out if you hook one on light tackle.
The lake-dwelling version has a deeper, rounder body than the river version since they don't have the strong currents to contend with. The river smallmouth is comparably a stronger fish than its lake-dwelling cousins.
Necessities of Life
There are a number of variables that determine the suitability of any environment or habitat for a species to successfully occupy it. When it comes to smallmouth bass, clean water, an abundant food supply, safe locations to inhabit, suitable spawning areas, and few competing species or predators are the ideal conditions for any fish.
The ideal is hard to find, so the smallmouth bass has adapted to a wide range of local conditions which has undoubtedly helped its success.
The smallmouth bass is a carnivorous creature, feeding voraciously on insects, insect larvae, crayfish, and smaller fish. The fry feed on tiny aquatic organisms and larvae.
As the smallie gets bigger, it goes looking for bigger prey and moves onto a diet of larger insects, worms, leeches, and juvenile crayfish.
The adult bass is an accomplished piscivore feeding on other small fish, sometimes even its own species, as well as other aquatic creatures. Its apparent favorite and most universal source of food is the crayfish.
Where a Smallmouth Bass Wants to Live
There are various physical and topographical characteristics of lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and other water bodies that make them good smallmouth bass habitats. Smallmouth bass prefer clearer, cooler water that has high levels of oxygen.
They are most likely to be found in a body of water with moderate environmental conditions.
They are best suited to the transitional part of a river between the rocky, tumbling streams of the hills and the slow-flowing, less oxygenated lower-middle river.
Smallmouth bass like the shallow rocky areas of lakes and ponds, and they are often found around the edges of rocky structures or fallen trees, as well as in the clear flowing runs and pools of rivers.
They prefer water with a decent current where there's a clean gravel bottom.
Water Clarity
Visibility is also important for them so they can maximize their vision when hunting prey. Smallmouth are not found so much in the quieter, stiller backwaters or in dark silty, vegetated farm ponds.
Food Availability
A body of water has to sustain sufficient quantities of food in order to support a decent head of the predatory bass, so when you arrive at the water's edge, have a look in the obvious places for the fish's food items.
Look for insect larvae or shoals of small fish around the edges of weed beds and in clear shallow areas. Shoals of baitfish can often be spotted traveling along or around the edges of the shore.
Look for crayfish or crayfish remains. If you can see their prey, then the predatory smallie can see it too and should be nearby.
The smallmouth bass also needs to have a suitable location in the shallows for successful mating and spawning where they can build nests. The ideal location for these nests includes sheltered flat areas with a hard gravelly or rocky bottom, three to ten feet deep, and protected from currents or winds.
Depth is always critically important, but how deep you will find the smallmouth bass can vary greatly with the type of water. They may be only 10 to 12 feet deep in a lake that's colored, or as deep as 35 to 40 feet down in a deep, clear reservoir.
If it's a small stream, they may only be four feet deep because there may not be any deeper water for them to hold in. In a shallow lake, look for deeper depressions in the lake floor for bass.
The smallmouth need to leave the deep water to feed, but they usually only go to nearby areas and to those with low light conditions. The clearer the water, the less likely it is that they will venture into the shallows to feed during daylight hours.
In clear lakes and streams during the summer, they sometimes don't feed until dusk or during the night, spending the daytime at cooler depths.
Water Current
Smallmouth bass are mostly found in the mid to upper reaches of a river where the water is not too fast and tumbling, but where there is still a decent current with pools and glides and some ruffled water, but no big rapids.
The bass find places beside and behind rocks, or fallen tree trunks, on the inside of bends just off the faster water, or near overhangs at the edge of a current. Anywhere near the current but not quite in it.
In all these places their food will come to them, brought by the current and the bass jump out and grab food items as they pass. There will be access to deeper water nearby to escape to as well, or a snag of some sort to hide in.
Anywhere along a river or creek where there is a bend where the channel changes direction, there will be sheltered water on the inside of the bend where bass can lie in wait at the edge of the current. Or at the junction of two creeks making one large creek there is a deep hole gouged out at the confluence, perfect for fish.
Along the banks of a river or stream they will occupy spaces beneath undercut banks, or under overhanging or fallen trees. These are places where they can hold in the water just off the current, waiting to jump out and ambush any prey that comes past.
They also thrive around man-made additions to a river system and are found at the bottom of tail-races, or below dams or generating stations, or in and around bridges and support structures. At the outflow from power stations is another good location.
As they naturally school together to follow and chase baitfish, they can encircle and trap these shoals of smaller prey fish against constructions like dams and weirs for easy pickings.
Lakes and Reservoirs
In still waters smallmouth prefer deeper water to other predators like Largemouth bass or pike.
They look for structures in the water, such as a group of boulders or a big old tree stump. Look for deeper holes or channels by a prominent weed edge, or deeper drop offs at the edge of a shallow ledge where they lie in wait for baitfish fleeing the shallows.
Points jutting into a lake are a really good place to find bass.
These are natural holding areas for bass because they offer ready access to deeper water and they are terrific ambush places for any kind of prey passing by.
It can also vary by the season too. If there's a steep drop off it's more likely to be used in the summer, remaining in deeper, cooler water watching for prey in the shallows.
A point that's longer and shallower in structure is a better location in the spring and fall; in the spring as places to spawn, and in the fall for feeding on shoals of bait fish.
Look for clumps and beds of aquatic vegetation, home to much of the bass's prey like insects and larvae. Vegetation is also a good source of cover for the fish, out of the reach of predators. Beds of lily pads are a favorite bass location. They combine overhead cover and shade, with the structure of the stems an attraction to food items.
Vertical weeds produce well-defined edges along where bass can hunt, or lay in wait for prey. These edges of weed often indicate the drop-offs where bass like to hang along the edge of the deeper water, waiting for food items to stray in their direction.
Bass always like to hang out near man-made structures. Docks, particularly those that start shallow and end at the edge of a deeper drop-off, say 8 or 10 feet of water are particular favorites. Bass have easy access to the dock that way and can migrate from deep to shallow water without moving very far. And docks attract bait fish!
If the location is a man-made reservoir, the submerged remnants of human activities or old watercourses provide good locations.
Anywhere there are old structures under water that are permanent – rocky outcrops or a ruined building or an old highway – you will find smallmouth bass setting up station. Generations of fish "learn' that these structures are always there to provide shelter.
How Seasons Impact Where Smallmouth Live
There is also a large seasonal element of variation that determines which part of their habitat the bass are occupying.
In the cold of winter, they remain largely inactive in the deeper parts of the water body waiting for the seasons to turn and temperatures to rise. There's not much food so they wait out the winter in the stable temperature of the depths.
Spring is the time to find smallies feeding in the shallows on spawning crayfish, on tadpoles and insect larva.
As the temperature starts to rise in the spring they will start to move in towards the shallower water inshore. They can be found actively feeding around boat docks and fallen debris, along rocky shorelines and around outcrops.
They feed heavily and aggressively because they are re-energizing after the long winter and preparing for spawning.
When the water reaches about 50 F /10 C they start to move to their spawning beds.
In a flat sheltered area with an even regular bottom, the male will scoop out a shallow nest with his fins, removing objects by mouth if needed, and then awaits a female. When he successfully persuades a female to mate with him, he will fertilize somewhere between 2,000 and 14,000 eggs that are laid in the nest.
The males remain to protect the nest until the young are hatched and big enough to disperse in the shallow water, which can be several weeks to a month. The females go back to their lies, or they may mate with another suitable male. Likewise, the male may try to persuade another female to lay eggs in his nest.
In the Summer Smallmouth bass will change their swimming depth often, ranging from shallow waters to waters as deep as 30 feet. They can move feeding locations many times during the day. They return offshore to the deeper parts of the water as the water warms up to 70 to 80 degrees to take advantage of the cooler water, and in the evenings they start to move into shallow water at dusk, coming in to feed.
Then as the temperatures drop in the Fall they return to shallower areas similar to where they spawn, until the cold of winter when they move off into deeper, stiller water where they become torpid until spring rolls around again.
Daily Commutes
There is also evidence to suggest that bass move around a lot more on a day-to-day or week-to-week basis than we might expect. Some tagged fish have been recorded as traveling as far as 60 miles in larger water bodies.
They could be following a food supply, or looking for a new source. Or perhaps they have a sense of territory that they patrol, but that's speculative, to say the least.
Immature bass are as happy in open water, as they are to live around underwater structures and cover. They are known to travel across open water following after schools of shad or other baitfish, swimming long distances in the process as mobile predators.
It seems an expansive habitat with room to roam is also part of smallmouth bass lifestyle.
Get Out and Fish
You should now have a good idea of the type of habitat to look for if you are in pursuit of a smallmouth bass. They can inhabit both still and running water, as long as it is clean and not too murky.
They like hideaway places just off the main current, or at the edge of the deeps, from where they can ambush their prey. There has to be enough of that prey available in the water to feed them.
If you have the time and inclination, get yourself a good topographical map of an area or water body you are interested in. From the contours on the map, try to identify the likely spots for a smallie to lurk or which bends on the river look inviting.
Where are the bridges or docks where a smallie might hang out? Maps are a good guide. | {
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I was talking to people 'in the know' recently and it was categorically confirmed that we need to help some political candidates build confidence.
Shocked? I was too. I firmly believed that aspiring political candidates were just born, y'know like the Bono's or Beyonce's of this world. That these people walked the earth, able to debate endlessly for hours, avoid answering the difficult questions, schmooze wealthy investors out of some capital and represent large groups of people - excellently. No, apparently sometimes this isn't innate and that as a voter makes me a little bit happy.
It plays into the idea - nay, fact, that politics is for everyone, not just those we think already fit the bill. You have to put in work! So, how can an ordinary individual build the confidence to lead like Macron or be bullish like Trump? We have some tips, read on if you're brave enough.
Ok, to tap into your confidence, you're going to have to try. Remember being confident is strictly a mental thing. You have to work at it. Put yourself in positions where you need to stand up for yourself, talk to lots of people or perhaps become a figure of authority. There are opportunities in everyday life to exude confidence, it might be as simple as being the first person to talk in a meeting or doing Karaoke without feeling embarrassed. Confidence can be built up incrementally, it only seems stupid if you don't try hard enough.
As a public figure, your views and stances on contentious issues are going to be public knowledge. So, if your electorate is going to know your feelings on a particular matter, you better know them too. This will leave you open to attack by the opposition but only by knowing your opinions can you stand by them and defend them appropriately. Run through all this with your team and make sure your electorate know that like with all issues, you are open to change.
Everyone feels more confident when they feel prepared, that's why people practice speaking out loud, singing, acting etc. If it takes 10 years to become an expert in any given field, then 10 hours practice to feel like you are suitably prepared shouldn't be too much to ask. If you are worried about speaking points or campaign issues, rehearse until they roll off your tongue.
Ya, this isn't where I tell you to revamp your wardrobe or anything but this is where I tell you to find your "look". I love that today, a power suit doesn't equal female politician, just like the crisp shirt doesn't equal successful businessman. We've evolved and I'm thankful for that. Wear what helps define you, people have acquired statement looks and why should this rule be different for our politicians - remember we want confident individuals, not an army of blazers. A rise in young people running for office should see the dress code transform, not relax but transform!
Being confident isn't about being untouchable. We are more and more aware of the fragility of people in today's society so appearing humble and informed is far more appealing than seeming like you've got it all figured out. If you are a new and young candidate then you will lack experience, you can't dispute that, but use it to your advantage. Acknowledge that you will be learning as you go and this will benefit your electorate as you are free from any legacy issues. A fresh outlook is always appreciated in politics. Once you have the backing of your voters it will be easy to be a confident candidate.
Remember that you can't feel what others are feeling but you can try and appreciate it, and look at things from their point of view. As a politician you will be asked to do this regularly, your voters will need you to do this. So empathize, put yourself in their shoes and thus, become a better representative, a more well-rounded individual and ultimately, closer to your electorate. I always feel more confident talking to a group of people if I can see where they are coming from, the problems they are encountering daily, it makes it all a bit more real. The take-away from this point is that the audience, be they voters or TV viewers watching you during a live debate can see that you are trying to understand them more.
Building confidence can seem like a solo effort but if you bolster yourself with a solid team who will be honest with you and keep you grounded, you will have no problem conquering the polls. No, you don't need a team to feed your ego, you need a team who will tell you the truth, and by having an honest dialogue going amongst the team, you can really start to grow. Forget the jargon that we see online about mantras and talking to yourself in a mirror, set up a team you trust, but a team who won't spare you the hard truths. Leave the BS at the door, we have enough FAKE NEWS in the political sector.
If you ignore all the other steps on the road to a more confident you, please take this one with you; educate yourself continuously. There is no final destination to confidence. Confidence occupies areas, want to be a politician who is particularly strong in local issues? Go talk to locals. Want to learn more about Economic policy in Europe? Start reading up on some relevant financial forecasts. As a politician, you need to be willing to learn so you can offer an insight into other areas. Paths in political life don't tend to be linear.
Lastly, the most obvious, know that you belong. Nobody is entitled to a position in political life. This always comes up when talking about the gender imbalance in politics. Why do women feel less able to lead? Society has to be partially to blame but we need to lay blame at our own doorstep too. It's time to start owning the opportunities we get, shatter the glass ceiling, go toe to toe with every other person in the space and lead from the front. Easier said than done? Fake it, nobody is ever going to be 100% comfortable but you have to believe that will come in time.
Hopefully, these 9 steps will make your candidacy a bit easier to navigate. We always say to start early and talk to as many people as you can. Sometimes that's all it takes to turn a candidate into a really great candidate.
Make sure to check out our Campaign Blueprint section to get more useful resources for running your first campaign here. | {
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I am getting confused how WIP is calculated for a Product cost collector.
I have read through a lot of SCN issues and all says the same thing that PCC has WIP based on Target. But i do not understand what does it mean? In the system what i see is WIP = Actual Credit - Actual Debit. If necessary i can share the screen shot.
Can you please explain how this related to Target ?
yes. WIP calculation is based on Target cost method. It is calculated @ operation level. Target cost is calculated based on valuation variant for WIP & scrap and Preliminary cost estimation(okkn) is used for calculation of Target cost. It will ignore Actual cost and consider the preliminary or std. cost estimate.
Yes, I agree. Theoretically this should have happened. But this is not happening. What i see is WIP is coming from Actual Debit and Credit. Could you tell me how system determine the quantity of WIP in case of PCC?
For example if my SFG (1 Unit) needs RAW1(5 unit) and RAW2 (10 units).
One of my process order supposed to produce 10 units of SFG. Till end of month this process order has consumed RAW1 (2 units) and Raw2 (5 units) only. NO GR was done.
Can you explain me, what quantity and rate will be taken for WIP by PCC?
Thank you for you response so far.
As per preliminary cost estimate "PREM" 1000 Liter of FG can be produces from 10.250 HL of RAW material which costs 73.49.
If you see the example below, i understand 257.21 is exact WIP because of 3500 liter of FG must be in process. My only concern is how system get to know that exact 3500 Liter is in WIP and rest has been delivered? Is it based on process order status? How system deducted exact 257.21 to get control cost from actual? | {
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More than 1,600 associations call Chicagoland home.
Associations pump more than $10.3 billion directly into the local economy each year.
Chicagoland membership associations have more than 27 million individual members and 250,000 corporate members who serve public, private, and charitable interests nationwide. More than 9 million donors support their important work. All of these people and activities mean thousands of jobs, millions in tax revenue, and an immeasurable positive impact on the advancement of industries, professionals, and communities served by associations.
Of the total $10.3 billion in annual Chicagoland expenditures, approximately $947 million is spent annually on printing, information technology services, web design, accounting and legal fees. More than half of Chicagoland associations fully or partially outsource these vital services, creating a tremendous opportunity for firms offering them.
Chicagoland associations report $2.6 billion in annual spending on conferences, conventions, and meetings — 34 percent of which stays in Chicagoland. Approximately 5.5 million association members and nonmembers attend conferences each year, which is more people than all but one of Chicago's top sightseeing, cultural, or performing arts attractions.According to the tourism promotion group Choose Chicago, the total economic impact of conference attendees in Chicagoland is $7.15 billion based on the average amount spent per conference attendee. This is on top of the $10.3 billion in total annual expenditures.
Chicagoland-based associations provide nearly 44,000 full- and part-time jobs in Chicagoland — more than Chicago Public Schools, the City of Chicago, or Cook County.
Chicagoland associations are dynamic places to work, with total employee compensation of more than $4.2 billion, and they continue to grow. In a 2012 survey, 84 percent of Chicagoland associations said they planned to give raises in the next two years, and 34 percent said they would hire new employees in the next 12 months. These jobs offer an average total compensation package (including salary, taxes and benefits) of $84,000.
The staff and members of Chicagoland associations contributed approximately 945 million hours of community service in 2010. To put that number in perspective, the Meals on Wheels program delivers an average of eight meals per hour. If it had this volunteer army to itself, it could deliver 7.5 billion meals per year.
Associations give more than $125 million annually to charitable causes. Good works are also performed through the foundations of 640 Chicagoland associations, helping to advance many worthwhile charitable missions.
Local schools, park districts, libraries and other community-based services also benefit from the more than $177 million Chicagoland associations pay in property taxes each year.
Association members receive many benefits in support of their business and industry goals, their charitable mission or their personal career development needs. Nearly half of Chicagoland associations say they offer members a career center plus car rental discounts, property and casualty insurance, and credit card processing.
The advance of industries and the education of members provide additional impact to Chicagoland associations as attendees use what they have learned to improve their organizations.
©2012 Association Forum. Data in this report is from an economic impact study conducted in 2012 by CliftonLarsonAllen for the Association Forum. Primary data sources were Guidestar reports on Chicagoland associations and a survey of Association Forum members and nonmember associations based in Chicagoland. | {
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I have now turned my attention to the intro of my animation. I had wanted a very metallic theme for the intro (in contract to the rest of the animation being made of natural wooden textures) but on apply the copper texture to everything as a test I was a little put off (image 1).
Still using the copper texture, I placed some basic test lights. I made it a little more appealing but feels a little to clean with its shine and reflectiveness.
Here I have swapped the back wall, fittings and fancy gear with the brass texture. I was unsure of this at first but coming back to this image, it is growing on me. The copper texture still feels a little to clean.
Moving around and duplicating the light I have lightened up the scene. I am unsure of this and feel that I have lost something that I had in image 3. | {
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Posted on October 5, 2020 by licoricerub
There's Something About Mary (1998, Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly) English 9
Starring Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Lee Evans, Chris Elliot, Jeffrey Tambor, Lin Shaye, Keith David, Sarah Silverman, Richard Jenkins, Harland Williams, W. Earl Brown
(9-Great Film)
Crude. Endearing. Influential.
Ted: You said she was a real sparkplug.
Pat Healy: No, I said buttplug. She's heinous.
Crude and charming would seem an unlikely pair, but the Farrelly brothers, early on in their careers, made a trio of such films: Dumb and Dumber, Kingpin, and There's Something About Mary. These comedies were inspired, fresh, and, most importantly, funny, with There's Something About Mary being the best of the bunch. Ben Stiller plays sweet and mostly innocent dork, Ted, still pining after his high school crush, Mary (Diaz), over a decade later. One can see why. She's beautiful, fun, easy-going, and loves football; the dream-girl, in other words. Unfortunately, she's like a magnet for deadbeats, including the private eye Ted hires to help him, Pat Healy (Dillon), who instead uses his intel to shoot his own shot with her. Several memorably funny scenes stand out, but the Farrelly's demonstrate a talent for lightness in between the big laughs that give the film its heart and make it more than just an absurd laugh riot. The singing narrator, for instance, modeled after Nat King Cole and Stubby Kaye from Cat Ballou, was a nice touch.
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Zaha Hadid Architects' Beijing tower to feature world's largest atrium
Eleanor Gibson
Construction is well underway on a 207-metre skyscraper by Zaha Hadid Architects in Beijing, which will feature a huge twisting atrium that is expected to be the world's tallest.
Located in the Lize Financial Business District – a new business, residential and transport hub in southwest Beijing – the 46-storey Leeza Soho will feature a mix of offices and shops.
Designed by Zaha Hadid before her death last year, the skyscraper – which is already 20 storeys tall – is positioned above a pair of subway lines that diagonally divide the site.
The tower is split into two halves by the subway and connected by a huge central atrium. As it rises, the atrium twists at 45 degrees to orientate the higher floors with the east-west axis of Lize Road – one of west Beijing's main streets.
Once completed, the 190-metre-high void is expected to be world's highest – a title currently held by the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai.
The shape of the atrium creates convex openings that run up either side of the tower to allow for plenty of natural light and views of the city from the centre of each floor.
Walkways will bridge the cavity at different levels, while a glass facade will encase the two halves of the tower in a single cohesive envelope.
The glazing will be double insulated and as each glass each pane steps up it is angled to aid ventilation. The intention is to help maintain a comfortable indoor climate in Beijing's weather conditions, which ranges from extremes of warmth and cold.
A public space connecting with the interchange below will occupy the atrium on the lowest level, leading on from the outdoor public plaza that surrounds the tower.
There will also be space to park 2,680 bicycles, with lockers and shower facilities also provided. Dedicated charging spaces for electric or hybrid cars are located below ground.
Construction of Leeza Soho is to reach its full height of 207 metres in September this year, with the tower's completion slated for late 2018.
The tower is the latest of four projects that Zaha Hadid Architects has designed for the developer Soho China, including two others in Beijing.
The Galaxy Soho building is made up of four main domed structures, while the Wangjing Soho commercial complex features three pebble-shaped towers located midway between Beijing Capital Airport and the city.
"China attracts the best talent from around the world," explained Soho China's chief executive Zhang Xin. "It's important to work with architects who understand what the next generation requires; connecting communities and traditions with new technologies and innovations to embrace the future."
Zaha Hadid Architects aim to keep the building's energy consumption and emissions low by implementing systems based on real-time environmental conditions.
Leeza Soho is one of over 30 projects under development by ZHA at the time of its founder Zaha Hadid's death earlier this year.
Galaxy Soho by Zaha Hadid Architects
Hadid's former partner Patrik Schumacher is now leading the studio, which has recently completed a new headquarters for Antwerp's Port Authority and is putting the finishing touches to a pair of skyscrapers in Nanjing.
Visualisations are by Mir.
Project Credits:
Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects
Design: Zaha Hadid and Patrik Schumacher
Project director: Satoshi Ohashi
Project associates: Kaloyan Erevinov, Ed Gaskin, Armando Solano
Project architect: Philipp Ostermaier
Project team: Yang Jingwen, Di Ding, Xuexin Duan, Samson Lee, Shu Hashimoto, Christoph Klemmt,
Juan Liu, Dennis Brezina, Rita Lee, Seungho Yeo
Competition project directors: Satoshi Ohashi and Manuela Gatto
Competition team lead designers: Philipp Ostermaier, Dennis Brezina, Claudia Dorner
Competition team: Yang Jingwen, Igor Pantic, Mu Ren, Konstantinos Mouratidis, Nicolette Chan, Yung-Chieh Huang
Structure: Bollinger + Grohmann (Competition), CABR, BIAD
Facade: KWP (SD), Kighton Façade, Yuanda
MEP: Parsons Brinkerhoff , BIAD
Lighting: Light Design, Leuchte
Landscape: ZHA, Ecoland
Interiors: ZHA, Huateng
Executive Architect: BIAD
General Contractor: China State Construction Engineering Corporation #3
Facade Contractor: Lingyun, Yuanda | {
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You are unique, so is your treatment.
Treatments needed, causes of infertility, and health insurance coverage all affect total and out-of-pocket costs. Because each patient's fertility journey is unique, it is impossible to accurately list treatment costs online. However, it is important to understand your costs before beginning treatment. Our team of financial consultants will guide you through your options and offer solutions that can make your treatments more affordable.
You will receive a customized treatment plan during your initial consultation. Cost is a consideration for many of our patients. You and your physician will design your treatment plan. We can provide a list of procedures and their estimated costs. This allows you to plan, explore insurance coverage options, and determine what financing options you may wish to pursue. You will work with your physician to select the procedures that make the most of the funding you have available. There could be unforeseen expenses that arise from time to time. We will give you our best estimate of costs.
Insurance coverage for fertility treatment can vary significantly. Fortunately, Illinois tends to have more coverage available than most other states. It is important to thoroughly explore your current fertility coverage as well as any other health plans offered by your employer. We have a team of financial counselors dedicated to helping you maximize your insurance coverage for the treatment you need. They will also verify your current coverage to help you explore other options.
To assist our patients, we have partnered with a number of companies that can offer financing plans, packages, and discounts for fertility treatment. Our financial counselors can help determine your eligibility and help enroll you.
As an Attain® Fertility Center, we are the only fertility center in our region to be able to offer Attain's exclusive financial packages.
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Jamie Kay, Ph.D. '92: Lessons Learned
Alumni, Executives and Leaders, Professionals
Jamie Kay, Ph.D. '92, knows from personal and professional experience the hurdles New York City families—especially those with low incomes—face in finding appropriate school settings for children with learning disabilities. Obtaining the right school placement typically requires expensive neuropsychological testing and legal advocacy. Lenox Hill Hospital's Center for Attention and Learning provides those services exclusively for low-income families, and, as the center's director for seven years, Dr. Kay set out to serve even more children.
Of course, helping people is the heart of any psychologist's work, but Dr. Kay credits Adelphi University's Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies with showing students what that might look like in practice. "The relationship that you build with your patient was extremely important at Derner—really understanding and empathizing," she said, adding that it was just as crucial as the theories that informed therapeutic decisions. "I don't think you get the combination everywhere."
At Lenox Hill, Dr. Kay put those lessons into practice—and met her goals too. She tripled the program's staff and went from testing about 50 children to 250 children a year. Dr. Kay found new funding sources, including the Robin Hood Foundation—New York City's largest and arguably most prestigious poverty-fighting organization.
"I said that if we make the program Robin Hood-acceptable, then we know that we are doing very good work," she recalled. "They are extremely demanding when it comes to metrics and keeping track of what you are doing. Within eight months we had a grant, and they renewed it every year."
To keep those grants coming, Dr. Kay tracked the children who came through the program to show they'd been helped. Graduation rates were one metric, and the numbers were high. "Of the kids who were eligible for high school graduation, 85 percent of them graduated, and that's great," she said.
Last November, Dr. Kay decided it was time to move on. "I had achieved everything I wanted to achieve there, and there was no more room for expanding the program, which had been a big part of my job," she said. Seeing a need among parents of children with learning issues, she decided to take on a consulting role to guide them through the system.
"Too often, parents receive poor advice with regard to their choices and options, such as what kind of tutoring is best, do they need a subject tutor, do they need somebody who knows about executive functioning skills," she said. | {
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Microsoft support policy for Windows server failover clusters
This article describes Microsoft support policy for Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 failover clusters implementation.
Applies to: Windows Server 2012 R2
Original KB number: 2775067
Microsoft Customer Service and Support supports Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 failover clusters that meet the following criteria:
All hardware and software components in the failover cluster meet the qualifications to receive at least one of the following Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 logos:
Certified for Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Devices
This logo is designed for line-of-business and mission-critical hardware and software and demonstrates that a hardware or software component meets the highest technical bar for Windows fundamentals and platform compatibility that is set by Microsoft.
Certified Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Systems
This logo is designed for cloud and infrastructure hardware and software. The Certified for Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 logo demonstrates that a server system meets the security, reliability, and manageability requirements of Microsoft products. Additionally, the logo demonstrates that a server system supports all the roles, features, and interfaces that Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 supports.
The fully configured failover cluster passes all required failover cluster validation tests. To validate a failover cluster, run the Validate a Configuration Wizard in the Failover Cluster Manager snap-in, or run the Windows PowerShell cmdlet Test-Cluster.
Changes in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2
Before you create a cluster, run a failover cluster validation test on fully configured hardware that is running Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2. The failover cluster validation test identifies potential hardware and software configuration issues. Run the failover cluster validation test on hardware and software that is certified under the Windows Server Logo Program for Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2.
To configure a failover cluster in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2, the failover cluster must pass the required failover cluster validation tests. The failover cluster validation tests perform the following functions on the collection of servers that you intended to use as a cluster:
Hardware and Software inventory
Storage tests
By default, if the failover cluster validation tests recognize that one or more nodes already exist in a cluster, the cluster configuration function is performed. Also, if the failover cluster validation tests recognize that one or more nodes have the Hyper-V role installed, the Hyper-V configuration function is performed.
For a more information about how to validate hardware for a Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 failover cluster, go to the following Microsoft website:
Validate Hardware for a Failover Cluster
All reports that the Validate a Configuration Wizard in the Failover Cluster Manager snap-in generates are stored in the %systemroot%\cluster\Reports folder.
Run the failover cluster validation tests on a fully configured failover cluster before you install the Failover Clustering feature. The failover cluster is valid if it receives one of the following indicators for each test in the Summary Report:
A green check mark (passed)
A yellow yield sign (warning)
The yellow yield sign indicates that the aspect of the proposed failover cluster that is being tested is not in alignment with Microsoft best practices. Investigate this aspect to make sure that the configuration of the cluster is acceptable for the environment of the cluster, for the requirements of the cluster, and for the roles that the cluster hosts.
A red circle with single bar (canceled)
If a failover cluster receives a red "X" (fail) in one of the tests, you cannot use the part of the failover cluster that failed in a Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 failover cluster. Additionally, if a test fails, all other tests do not run, and you must resolve the issue before you install the failover cluster.
Run the validation tests when a major component of the cluster is changed or updated. For example, run the validation tests when you make the following configuration changes to the failover cluster:
Add a node to the cluster
Upgrade or replace the storage hardware
Upgrade the firmware or the driver for host bus adapters (HBAs)
Update the multipathing software or the version of the device specific module (DSM)
Change or update a network adapter
Microsoft Support may also request that you run the validation tests against a production cluster. When you do this, the failover cluster validation tests perform a hardware and software inventory, test the network, validate the system configuration, and perform other relevant tests. In some scenarios, you can run only a subset of the tests. For example, when troubleshooting a problem with networking, Microsoft Support may request that you run only the hardware and the software inventory and the networking test against the production cluster.
When an underlying storage configuration change or problem causes a cluster storage failure, Microsoft Support may also request that you run the validation tests on production clusters. The relevant disk resources and the resources on which the disks depend are taken offline during the test. Therefore, run the validation tests when the production environment is not being used.
The ability to specify one or more disks to be included in the failover cluster validation tests is added in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2.
For more information about advanced failover cluster validation scenarios, go to the following Microsoft website:
Microsoft supports the failover clusters that are listed under Cluster Solutions on the Windows Server Catalog for the following versions of Windows Server:
Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter
Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise
Windows Server 2008 R2 Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Server
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
Windows Server 2003 Advanced Server
For more information about the Windows Server Catalog, see Windows Server Catalog.
For more information about failover clustering, see Failover Clustering Overview.
For more information about the Microsoft support policy for earlier operating systems, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
309395 The Microsoft support policy for server clusters, the Hardware Compatibility List, and the Windows Server Catalog
943984 The Microsoft Support Policy for Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover Clusters | {
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Glass manufacturers have developed a range of fire resistant and security glasses adding strength and integrity that allows glass to be used in areas where safety is critical.
In the event of fire, we face threats like hot gases, toxic smoke, dangerous heat transmission and fire spread to other parts of the building due to breakage behavior of conventional glass products. These threats put at risk the safe evacuation of people and protection of property. Vetrotech Saint-Gobain fire protection glass solutions are able to resist such threats, ensure life safety and suit the requirements of a complete range of building applications – including aesthetically appealing system solutions for seamless architectural integration.
Did you know that most fatalities resulting from fires are caused by smoke inhalation? With E-class fire-resistant glass, you make sure that openings due to early breakage or melting of the glass don't risk people's lives. Standard float, wired and tempered glass offer little or no resistance in case of fire. E-class fire protection glass provides a physical barrier against passage of flames, smoke and hot, toxic gases.
Did you know that fire can also spread by way of heat radiation? By reducing the amount of energy passing through EW-classified fire-resistant glass you can certainly prevent fire from spreading and create safe evacuation passages.
Fire-protection glass tested in accordance with the EW classification provides similar protection to E-class fire resistant glass, but with the added benefit of limiting the amount of radiant energy that passes through the glass.
to less than 15 kW/m2 at a separation distance of one meter.
Did you know that fire can be completely insulated to keep secured areas almost unharmed? EI-classified, fire-resistant glass compartmentalises and prevents spread of fire, while ensuring safe evacuation. Fire-protection glass with the EI classification provides similar protection to integrity glass, plus high-level thermal insulation. This serves to compartmentalize fire and protect critical fire-separation areas. | {
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Regional Agenda
Ethiopia is Africa's fastest-growing economy
IMF forecasts predict Ethiopia's GDP will grow 8.5% in 2018.
Image: REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri
Alex Gray Senior Writer, Formative Content
The one essential element needed to accelerate action on climate change
Ethiopia has an image problem. For decades, mere mention of the country has conjured up images of famine and conflict.
But a new Ethiopia is emerging from troubled times and the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecast says Ethiopia will be the fastest-growing economy in sub-Saharan Africa in 2018.
The IMF World Economic Outlook predicts 8.5% growth in 2018, far outstripping that of advanced economies.
The United States growth is expected to hit 2.9% in 2018, while Europe's predicted growth is 2.4% and Japan's is 1.2%.
Global growth is expected to tick up to 3.9% this year and next.
What's driving growth?
Ethiopia's rise has been largely driven by an increase in industrial activity, including investments in infrastructure and manufacturing.
Follow the Blue Nile for 500 km north from Addis Ababa and you'll find Ethiopia's standout infrastructure project. The Grand Renaissance Dam will be the largest dam on the African continent.
When complete, the dam will span 1,800 metres. Standing 155 metres high, it will house two power stations with a combined output of 15,000 GWh per year.
Ethiopia has also invested in a light rail system, the first of its kind in the region.
Much of the investment in Ethiopia has come from overseas. According to the IMF, foreign direct investment growth was 27.6% in 2016/17, with investments going into new industrial parks and privatization inflows. Ethiopia has been selling its state-owned businesses to outside investors like China.
China has become not only Ethiopia's biggest foreign investor but also its largest trading partner. Ethiopia has also encouraged foreign investment in its manufacturing industry, hoping to compete with India and China with its cheap labour costs. Fashion brands like H&M, Guess, J Crew, and Naturalizer have already established manufacturing centres there.
A recent research paper suggests Ethiopia can be the new China, because it has been improving its road and rail connections, and has good air connections. In addition, the report's authors say that Ethiopia has a stable administration that sees manufacturing as a central part of its growth strategy.
But recent announcements by the new president, saying that the country is not ready for foreign investment in telecoms and banking, has disappointed businesses, who had hoped for a more open approach.
Drought and civil unrest
Ethiopia's efforts to focus more on industry than agriculture have not been without problems.
Some of the reforms have led to civil unrest. For instance, opposition to an urban development plan for the capital Addis Ababa sparked public demonstrations against political restrictions, land grabs and human rights abuses.
Earlier this year, Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announced his shock resignation, saying he hoped it would leave the government able to carry out reforms that would lead to sustainable peace and democracy.
Parts of the country have also been crippled by drought, which left millions needing help. In April 2017, the number of people in need of emergency food aid had increased to more than 7.7 million.
However, according to the IMF, government action reduced the impact of the drought on the economy.
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"Government interventions to mitigate the social impact of the drought, in collaboration with development partners, were timely and effective, thus limiting its human cost," they said.
Over the medium term, growth in Ethiopia is expected to remain around 8%, supported by sustained expansion in exports and investment.
Ethiopia's image problem is slowly receding. With sustained economic growth at levels predicted by the IMF, the wider world will have to reappraise its view of a nation that's blazing a trail for economic development on the African continent.
Alex Gray, Senior Writer, Formative Content
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Walk 30 – a walk to Velika Slivnica, from a Walking Guide to Slovenia.
This fine walk to the summit of Velika Slivnica is rewarded with superb views over the intermittent or 'disappearing' lake of Cerknica, Cerkniško jezero.
Grade – easy-moderate; on good paths and tracks.
Public transport – There is a bus service from Postojna to Cerknica. The nearest train station is at Rakek.
Click here for up to date bus timetables from all Slovenian locations to Postojna.
Click here for up to date bus timetables from Postojna to Cerknica.
Nearest Town/Village – Our base for this walk is Postojna, which has hotels, apartments and rooms plus a Youth Hostel.
The nearest campsite is the Pivka Jama Camp located about 4km north-west of the town. Postojna has an excellent range of shops, and places to eat. Cerknica, where the walk starts has rooms available and one hotel, the Hotel Rakov Škocjan about 5km away from the town (ideally situated for our Walk 31).
To see a few more pictures of the lake when it is full and Velika Slivnica, follow this link to VVS Photography.
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Q: UIScrollView is not scrolling in Xcode 5 I created a subclass MyCalender of UIView and take UIScrollView in MyCalender class. And Use this MyCalender as subview of any other viewController. But the problem is that UIScrollView is not scrolling. I am using Xcode 5
MyCalender.h file
#import <UIKit/UIKit.h>
@interface MyCalender : UIView
{
UIScrollView *scrollMonth;
}
@property(strong,nonatomic) UIScrollView *scrollMonth;
@end
MyCalender.M file ------
#import "MyCalender.h"
@implementation MyCalender
@synthesize scrollMonth;
- (id)initWithFrame:(CGRect)frame
{
self = [super initWithFrame:frame];
if (self) {
// Initialization code
scrollMonth =[[UIScrollView alloc] init];
[scrollMonth setFrame:CGRectMake(0, 66, 320, 220)];
[scrollMonth setContentSize:CGSizeMake(320, 500)];
[scrollMonth setBackgroundColor:[UIColor blackColor]];
[scrollMonth setUserInteractionEnabled:YES];
[self addSubview:scrollMonth];
//----------- ---------- -------- ---------
}
return self;
}
TestView class in which I used MyCalender class
#import <UIKit/UIKit.h>
#import "MyCalender.h"
@interface testView : UIViewController
{
MyCalender *viewCALENDER;
}
@property(strong,nonatomic) MyCalender *viewCALENDER;
@end
Testview.m
#import "testView.h"
@interface testView ()
@end
@implementation testView
@synthesize viewCALENDER;
- (id)initWithNibName:(NSString *)nibNameOrNil bundle:(NSBundle *)nibBundleOrNil
{
self = [super initWithNibName:nibNameOrNil bundle:nibBundleOrNil];
if (self) {
// Custom initialization
}
return self;
}
- (void)viewDidLoad
{
[super viewDidLoad];
// Do any additional setup after loading the view from its nib.
viewCALENDER=[[MyCalender alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectMake(0, 64, 320, 64)];
[self.view addSubview:viewCALENDER];
}
- (void)didReceiveMemoryWarning
{
[super didReceiveMemoryWarning];
// Dispose of any resources that can be recreated.
}
@end
A: from the looks of it, your scrollview is not visible in viewCALENDAR:
viewCALENDER=[[MyCalender alloc] initWithFrame:CGRectMake(0, 64, 320, 64)];
[scrollMonth setFrame:CGRectMake(0, 66, 320, 220)];
The container view (viewCALENDAR) has a 64px height, while your scrollview isplaced at y position 66.
To clarify on 'not visible' - the scroll view may be visible if clipsToBounds==NO for the container view, but in this case it will not be interactive.
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In this lesson, we will begin with an introduction between the student and teacher. Focusing on what the student wants to achieve, past term observations, weaknesses and strengths, layout of the course and what we will cover. After this, we will begin with direct and indirect questions (1.1 Speak Out - Upper-Int). After this, we will move onto personality vocabulary using adjectives.
Introduction between student and teacher (25-30 minutes) • to create a strong rapport, comfortable environment and knowledge of needs.
Introduce myself, talk a little about myself (qualifications and experience). Ask a few questions about the student; likes, dislikes, background etc. Spend time reviewing the analysis paper filled out in december. Also look at the past term and his weaknesses and strengths. Decide between us both what we will work more on and what activities he would like to help him with this. Have a plan of action for the course - covering units 1-5 on upper int speak out book. Also, what homeworks will be set and how much free time he has to complete them.
Context - Speed Flatmating Ask the student the first 2 questions inside the book. Also add, do you know what speed flatmating is? If not, maybe he has heard of speed dating. Explain what it is to 'speed date' and see if the student can connect this within the context of 'speed flatmating'.
give the student a sheet of paper with multiple vocab words. Have him circle the words he already knows. After that, go through all words and meanings using synonyms, antonyms and acting out a real life situation using the vocab.
Play recording 1.1 and have student focus on the photo inside the student book. Ask him to listen carefully to be able to answer the 2 questions inside the book. Try to have a gist of what speed flatmating is and how it helps people.
Listen to recording 1.2, have the student just listen the first time and try to tell how many people are speaking in the recording, and what they are speaking about. Listen again and have the student match the people with the way they feel (exercise 3B).
Play the recording one more time. After this, have the student answer the T/F questions about the characters. If the sentences are false, correct them and ask for justification from the recording to support his answer.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of speed flatmating. Would you consider it? What would be your ideal flatmate?
Skip to exercise 6B and have the student guess what the grammar rules might be for using direct and indirect questions. Give him an example of one direct, and one indirect question for the student to understand.
After filling it out, listen to the recording to check answers. After this, try to pick out the 2 indirect questions used (exercise 6A, question a).
give student HO 1, ordering the beginning of indirect questions. Once completed, then have the student order the cut outs of the 3 sentences. After, have the student change the original sentences to indirect questions.
listen to recording 1.4. Have the student underline the words in the sentence which he thinks are stressed. Talk about the intonation of the sentence.
Personality vocabulary (4-6 minutes) • to provide meaning and understanding of different adjectives and phrases used to describe personality.
Have the student do the matching activity. If he doesn't know the meaning, have him guess which one is best suited. Discuss some of the metaphors used and which ones they might have in turkish also. Some metaphors are used worldwide and understood generally, whereas others are more suited to the country.
Writing indirect questions to establish the personality of a stranger. (8-10 minutes) • be able to write indirect questions about a stranger's personality.
have the student write 4 indirect questions to a stranger they have never met to find out what kind of personality they have. Put this in a real life situation by having the student work on his production skills. Role play that they are a landlord looking for someone to rent their apartment. The teacher plays the role of the person looking for an apartment.
Writing indirect questions to establish the personality of a stranger. | {
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I'm eyeball deep in planning for my upcoming John Muir Trail hike this year (July and August, 2017). Even so, I'm beginning to sketch out a plan for another coast-to-coast driving trip next year (2018). As I've been working on that plan, I thought I'd tally up some travel stats for the family.
It's no secret that I've traveled a lot. Indeed, I've traveled way more than anyone else in our immediate or extended family. Edi has traveled more than any of the children. However, even our younger two children are exceptionally well traveled for their age. My tentative plan for our 2018 trip can be seen here (or a smaller version in the main image for this post).
2018 (draft) Coast-to-coast driving/camping trip: all six of us, 8 1/2 weeks, 22 (maybe 23) states, 6 Canadian provinces.
2016 Coast-to-coast driving/camping trip: all six of us, 7 weeks, 30 states, no foreign countries.
2015 Europe trip: Only Edi and me, 2 1/2 weeks, 4 foreign countries (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France).
2013 Japan trip: all six of us (I was already in Japan), 3 1/2 weeks, 1 foreign country (Japan).
2013 Michigan+PorcFest trip: all six of us, 2 weeks, 4 U.S. states, 2 Canadian provinces.
2011 Coast-to-coast driving trip: Varrin and all the E's (Violet wasn't born yet), 4 1/2 weeks, 21 states, 1 Canadian province.
2009 East coast driving trip: Varrin, Edi, and the big kids, 3 weeks, 13 states + DC, no foreign countries.
* – Elliott and Violet may have been to DE. I don't recall when we last drove into/through DE but it's possible it was after one or both of them were born, in which case their counts should be one higher. I may take us through DE on our way to MD next month just to be sure.
The 2018 draft plan would change the above as follows. The only change for me would be the addition of SK, raising my Canadian province count by one. Edi, Edison, Erin, and Elliott would each add ND, BC, AB, SK, MB, raising each of their state counts by one, and their Canadian province counts by four. Violet would add ND, MT, NV, UT, MN, WI, KS, MO, KY, BC, AB, SK, MB, raising her state count by nine, and her Canadian province count by four.
I don't have a specific plan to update this, but I figure if I leave it here, it will provide a handy reference for anyone interested in where we've been. | {
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FRANK_031227_001.JPG: This is Benjamin Franklin's grave at the Christ Church Burial Ground.
FRANK_031227_014.JPG: Benjamin Rush. Labeled the "father of American psychiatry," he was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
FRANK_031227_018.JPG: There are two steel outlines here. The one in front indicates where Franklin's grandson Benjamin Franklin Bache had his printing press and type foundry. In back is the outline of Franklin's house.
FRANK_031227_045.JPG: This printing demonstration is going on in the printing office. The building itself was never owned by the Franklins but it houses an 18th century printing facility.
FRANK_031227_046.JPG: This building was used by Franklin's grandson, Benjamin Franklin Bache, to publish the newspaper The Aurora. Bache frequently criticized George Washington in the publication.
FRANK_031227_084.JPG: This is part of a presentation about Franklin's life. You'll see him highlighted in a second photograph.
FRANK_031227_114.JPG: The outline in front is where Franklin's "good house" stood. After Franklin's death in 1790, his house was rented. In 1812, his grandchildren demolished it to make room for new construction.
Description of Subject Matter: From http://www.nps.gov/archive/inde/Franklin_Court/
Franklin's House on High Street (now Market Street):
Benjamin Franklin first saw the site of his future home at the age of 17, while staying with the family of his future common law wife, Deborah Read Rogers. The Read family had built a small house at the front of the lot, and owned the surrounding land. After their marriage, Ben and Deborah inherited the lot and several adjacent properties. By 1763, Franklin had contracted with master carpenter Robert Smith to begin building a house on the High Street site. Franklin paid for his new house with funds he received for his service to the Pennsylvania Assembly.
During the house's construction, between 1763-1765, Franklin left for England as a colonial representative. Construction was overseen by Franklin's friend Samuel Rhoads until the house was completed. While Ben was in England, his daughter, Sarah, and her husband, Richard Bache, moved into the house. Tragically, Deborah died of a stroke in 1774, leaving Sarah and Richard as the sole tenants of the property. When Ben returned from London in 1775, he found the house filled with grandchildren. Though he was pleased with the house, he would only live in it sixteen months before returning to Europe, this time as one of the Continenal Congress' representives to France. Franklin remained abroad until July 1785, when he left his duties to return home to Philadelphia.
Franklin Comes Home:
While abroad, Franklin had developed a taste for elegant furniture, china, and silver. Before his return, he shipped numerous crates of fine European housewares back to Philadelphia. Franklin intended his house to combine the practicality of the colonies with the refinement of Europe. Following his return from France, Franklin found the house on High (Market) Street too cramped for his needs. In 1787, at the age of 81, Franklin began construction on an addition to the east side of the house.
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Q: Google Drive - 403 insufficient permission uploading file but not creating folder I am trying to add Google Drive support to one of my apps using a private app data folder. I have sign-in working with the GIDSignIn class and the scope set to kGTLRAuthScopeDriveAppdata. Once I am signed in, I can create folders and get a file listing that shows the folders are there, then I can delete the folders and the file listing shows that they are gone. But for some reason when I try to upload a file I get a 403 error ("The user does not have sufficient permissions for this file."). This happens whether I try to put the file in the root of the app data folder or into a folder I have created.
I have set up a project in the Google Developer Console. I have an API key configured to work with my app's bundle ID and given it unrestricted API access. The Google Drive API is enabled.
My code is adapted from Google's own samples so a lot of this may look quite familiar. I've trimmed down the sign-in handling since that appears to be working fine.
- (instancetype) init
{
self = [super init];
if (!self) return nil;
[GIDSignIn sharedInstance].clientID = (NSString *)kGoogleClientId;
//kGoogleClientId is the ID from the developer console.
[GIDSignIn sharedInstance].delegate = self;
[GIDSignIn sharedInstance].scopes = @[kGTLRAuthScopeDriveAppdata];
return self;
}
//GIDSignInDelegate method
- (void) signIn:(GIDSignIn *)signIn didSignInForUser:(GIDGoogleUser *)user withError:(NSError *)error
{
authenticatedUser = user; //authenticatedUser is an instance variable
NSLog(@"Signed in to Google Drive with user %@", user.profile.name);
[delegate GoogleDriveDidSignIn:self];
}
- (GTLRDriveService *) driveService
{
static GTLRDriveService *service;
static dispatch_once_t onceToken;
dispatch_once(&onceToken,
^{
service = [[GTLRDriveService alloc] init];
service.APIKey = (NSString *)kGoogleApiKey;
//kGoogleApiKey matches the developer console too. It has unrestricted API access and is tied to my bundle ID
service.APIKeyRestrictionBundleID = [[NSBundle mainBundle] bundleIdentifier];
service.shouldFetchNextPages = YES;
service.retryEnabled = YES;
});
service.authorizer = authenticatedUser.authentication.fetcherAuthorizer;
//authenticatedUser is an instance variable which stores the user information returned by
//GIDSignIn when the user signs in
return service;
}
- (void) createFolderNamed:(NSString *)folderName completionHandler:(void(^)(NSString *foldername, NSString *newFolderId))completionHandler
{
GoogleDriveHandler * __weak weakself = self;
GTLRDriveService *service = [self driveService];
GTLRDrive_File *folder = [GTLRDrive_File object];
folder.name = folderName;
folder.mimeType = (NSString *)kMimeType_GoogleDriveFolder;
folder.parents = @[@"appDataFolder"];
GTLRDriveQuery_FilesCreate *query = [GTLRDriveQuery_FilesCreate queryWithObject:folder uploadParameters:nil];
[service executeQuery:query completionHandler:^(GTLRServiceTicket * _Nonnull callbackTicket, id _Nullable object, NSError * _Nullable callbackError)
{
if (callbackError)
{
NSLog(@"-createFolderNamed: callbackError: %@", callbackError.localizedDescription);
}
else
{
GTLRDrive_File *createdFolder = (GTLRDrive_File *)object;
if ( [createdFolder.mimeType isEqualToString:(NSString *)kMimeType_GoogleDriveFolder] )
{
NSLog(@"Google Drive created folder named \"%@\" with identifier \"%@\" and mime-type \"%@\"", createdFolder.name, createdFolder.identifier, createdFolder.mimeType);
}
else
{
NSLog(@"Error : Attempted to create folder, but Google Drive created item named \"%@\" with identifier \"%@\" and mime-type \"%@\"", createdFolder.name, createdFolder.identifier, createdFolder.mimeType);
}
}
}];
}
- (void) writeFileAtUrl:(NSURL *)source toFolderWithId:(NSString *)folderId completionHandler:(void(^)(NSString *filename, NSString *newFileId))completionHandler
{
GoogleDriveHandler * __weak weakself = self;
GTLRDriveService *service = [self driveService];
GTLRDrive_File *file = [GTLRDrive_File object];
file.name = source.lastPathComponent;
file.mimeType = @"binary/octet-stream";
file.parents = @[folderId];
file.spaces = @[@"appDataFolder"];
GTLRUploadParameters *parameters = [GTLRUploadParameters uploadParametersWithFileURL:source MIMEType:@"binary/octet-stream"];
parameters.shouldUploadWithSingleRequest = YES;
GTLRDriveQuery_FilesCreate *query = [GTLRDriveQuery_FilesCreate queryWithObject:file uploadParameters:parameters];
query.fields = @"id";
[service executeQuery:query completionHandler:^(GTLRServiceTicket * _Nonnull callbackTicket, id _Nullable object, NSError * _Nullable callbackError)
{
if (callbackTicket.statusCode == 200)
{
GTLRDrive_File *createdFile = (GTLRDrive_File *)object;
NSLog(@"Wrote file %@ in Google Drive folder %@", createdFile.name, folderId);
if (completionHandler) completionHandler(createdFile.name, createdFile.identifier);
}
else
{
NSLog(@"-writeFileAtUrl:toFolderWithId:completionHandler: status code = %li : callbackError: %@", callbackTicket.statusCode, callbackError.localizedDescription);
}
}];
}
As an example, I've tried doing this after GIDSignIn logs in:
NSURL *sampleFile = [[NSBundle mainBundle] URLForResource:@"AValidTestFile" withExtension:@"png"];
if (sampleFile)
{
[self writeFileAtUrl:sampleFile toFolderWithId:@"appDataFolder" completionHandler:^(NSString *filename, NSString *newFileId)
{
NSLog(@"Uploaded file %@ with ID %@", filename, newFileId);
}];
}
I still just get a 403 error.
At this point, I've read a huge number of tutorials, blog posts and forum threads in several different programming languages. I've gone over my own code several times and added an insane number of logging statements to double check everything, but I can't work out how I can have permission to create folders, but not to put files in them.
Some time later...
If you go through the credential wizard in the Google Console (rather than just selecting an iOS credential because you're creating an iOS app), you get a message which says "Application data cannot be accessed securely from iOS. Please consider selecting another platform" and it refuses to create a credential for you. Is it possible that this just doesn't work, despite the SDK having the necessary constants?
A: For those who follow after me, I think I've concluded that using the appDataFolder in iOS just doesn't work.
Having switched to using a folder in the Drive space, I've also found that the -uploadParametersWithFileURL:MIMEType: method of GTLRUploadParameters doesn't work. When I use that I get a file called 'Untitled' (containing the file metadata I set in my GTLRDrive_File object) in the root of the drive. As soon as I switched to -uploadParametersWithData:MIMEType: I got the correct file in the correct place.
I suppose the lesson so far is that if something isn't working, assume it's the SDK.
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What Don't You Get?
A little more than twenty years ago, David Brin wrote a book entitled The Transparent Society, which, interestingly enough, suggested that the best way to fight the misuse of information technology was not to restrict information but to make it more widely available.
Since the book was published, between the growth of surveillance systems, the near-ubiquity of camera cell phones, and the spread of social media and the internet, it's getting more and more difficult for most of us to hide anything [except financial shenanigans governed by algorithms, but that's another story].
One of the reasons the Black Lives Matter movement has gained support is that people with cell phones and non-police surveillance systems have documented too many police abuses of power and spread them across the internet. Although those in the minority communities have known and complained about such behavior for decades, if not centuries, now that such events have been captured in living [and often dying] color, it becomes harder and harder for the law enforcement community to ignore or brush off those complaints about brutality and excessive force.
On a related front, while the Me Too movement was actually founded in 2006 as an effort to combat sexual harassment and abuse of women, it took off virally in social media after the exposure of the widespread sexual-abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein in early October 2017. Here, too, the use of the internet has uncovered more than a few cases of gender harassment and sexual abuse, mainly of women, but also of men, and those of other sexual/gender orientations.
With the continuing expansion and accessibility of personal communications, this trend of what could be called "guerilla openness" is not only going to continue, but will likely expand, although more restrictive regimes, such as China, will definitely try to repress it.
Here in the United States, however, socially enforced openness is here to stay, and like most technological tools, it has its upsides and downsides. The downside is that false news, incorrect or inaccurate information can easily be spread and can destroy the reputation and sometimes the lives of innocents. The upside is that institutional and personal abuse and wrong-doing are harder and harder to conceal.
All of which brings up questions. What don't corrupt cops get? With cell phone cameras possibly everywhere, and the increasing requirements for bodycams, just how long do they think they can continue to get away with brutality and abuse? The same questions apply to sexual harassers and abusers, particularly those in high places.
Because in a world where information – accurate and inaccurate – flows everywhere, before long there may not be that many places to hide… for better and worse.
—: July 9th, 2020
2 thoughts on "What Don't You Get?"
Michael Creek says:
I just did a search on number of police officers in USA. The search returned 800,000 Law Enforcement Officers. If only a small proportion of these are 'racially biased' and prone to these barbarous acts , then in total you are going to get lots of cases. I also searched for police deaths. I found out that , in recent years, the highest or second highest cause of death for police in all USA was cancer, purely in New York and due to 9/11. These brave men and women rushed towards the twin towers, and paid a high price for their devotion to duty.
This article (https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/7/7/21293259/police-racism-violence-ideology-george-floyd) isn't really about the surveillance mentioned, but it does cover the topics of racism and brutality a bit. It was a pretty good read. It was especially interesting that police officers have a lower death rate than farmers, truck drivers, and trash collectors. But everyone focused on the specific instance of an officer getting killed on a traffic stop so they act more aggressive than they should.
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X OF SWORDS Aftermath: X-MEN #13 Explains One Mutant's Core Motivation
By Matthew Brake
X of Swords is halfway over. We've seen the Krakoan sword-wielders go to great lengths to attain their swords, with some literally going through hell itself (ahem, Wolverine)!
This issue brings readers back to the man at the heart of the story, Apocalypse, whose progeny have returned to kill their father and vanquish the mutant nation.
Ever since Apocalypse first (fully) debuted in X-Factor #6 in 1986, his modus operandi has remained the same–to weed out the weak through a twisted version of "the survival of the fittest." But why? What inspired Apocalypse to take this course of action?
According to Apocalypse co-creator Louise Simonson in an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Apocalypse's twisted Darwinian vision came about because of his encounter with the god-like race known as the Celestials. The Celestials are the ones responsible for seeding the universe with many of its sentient lifeforms, including humanity, for their own mysterious purposes, with the Celestials periodically returning to evaluate the progress of their work, with a failing evaluation leading to the destruction of that species. Simonson explains, "Apocalypse encountered the Celestials and realized there was a time when humanity might be judged unworthy and destroyed." This is what has driven him "to kill off the weak and force the survivors to grow stronger, to push humanity to get better and more powerful," including those who are a part of human evolution's next step–mutants.
Getting judged poorly by the Celestials is NOT good.
Hickman performs a bit of a retcon to Apocalypse's motivations in X of Swords.
In an effort to hold back the invading demonic hordes of Amenth, Apocalypse's wife Genesis and their children stay behind on Arakko and seal the dimensional breach behind them, cutting themselves off from Earth. She tells Apocalypse that he cannot come because he is "not strong enough," and she advises him, concerning the Earth's denizens, "Stay. Use what time we buy you to make this world into something that can stand against our enemy. Judge them, my love… So that they–that you–become what we need. See that only the fittest remain."
This seems to be the inception of Apocalypse's survival of the fittest ideology, born of a desperate need to come to the aid of his wife and children against a demonic enemy, to make sure at the very least that their sacrifice is not in vain.
But now, with Apocalypse's own children leading that very horde and having betrayed him while threatening Krakoa, are we about to see a dynamic change in this former X-villain's motivations?
Apocalypse lived by the principle of the survival of the fittest because of his commitment to his old family and their struggle for survival in Arakko. With his old family turning against him and the inevitable victory of Krakoa, could we see a fundamental change in Apocalypse's character and core motivation moving forward?
As he defends and fights for his new family, will Apocalypse change and find a new purpose and principle to live by, one beyond the bleakness of "survival of the fittest"?
The ending of this series surely means a deep personal loss for Apocalypse. Perhaps his grief and vulnerability, shared with those in the new Krakoan society, will forge a new path for the world's oldest mutant.
Or perhaps, Krakoa's losses in the X of Swords tournament will harden them and push them toward Apocalypse's approach, in a world where vulnerability is dangerous for the new mutant state and where death in Otherworld may be permanent.
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Kathleen Finch, chief programming officer at Scripps Networks, isn't interested in hiring people who are only concerned about their departmental goals, she tells the New York Times' Adam Bryant.
The executive responsible for content across networks like HGTV, Food Network, Cooking Channel, and Travel Channel wants to hire people who will worry about the business as a whole, and she's got three go-to interview questions to help her find them.
"I always ask, 'If you were me, what would you be worried about?' I'm not really looking for specific answers. I just want everybody I hire to have a very top-of-the-trees approach to our business," she says in the recent New York Times interview.
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Bock and Harnick's 'Fiorello!' Returning to New York
New York City Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia speaking at the World's Fair in 1939. New York Public Library Digital Collections
An off-Broadway production of the musical about former New York Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia begins in September at the East 13th Street Theater
Gabriela Geselowitz
New York City Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia speaking at the World's Fair in 1939. New York Public Library Digital Collections
If you like musicals about historical New York-based politicians and the women they love, then boy are you in luck! No, I'm not talking about Hamilton. (Despite what you may have heard, not everything is about Hamilton!) Nope, I'm talking about Fiorello Henry La Guardia, the 99th Mayor of New York who presided over the city for three terms from 1934-45. That's right, Fiorello! is coming back the New York theater.
The Berkshire Theater Group will mount an off-Broadway production of the musical in September. While there have been productions worldwide since its 1959 premiere, it has never returned to Broadway. The last time it played New York was in 2013 for less than a week as a concert at City Center Encores!, a series that revisits old musicals, both underrated and forgotten classics. (Fiorello! is solidly the latter category; you can tell the musical is old-fashioned because it has an exclamation in its title without a hint of irony.) The original Broadway run starred Tom Bosley as the mayor, who earned a Tony for the role (and did you know Bosley was Jewish?). Danny Rutigliano starred in the 2013 concert.
Fiorello! tells the story of La Guardia's political rise, particularly as he took on the notorious Tammany Hall. It follows his tenure as a Congressman, experiences in World War I, and multiple attempts at becoming New York's mayor until his ultimate success. It highlights these experiences through the lens of his relationships with the two women he married (the first one died tragically young). The musical doesn't extend to World War II, which is a shame, since La Guardia was arguably what my parents like to refer to as a "premature anti-Fascist."
But what a difference three short years have made, both in the worlds of theater and politics. We've just seen political, groundbreaking musical Hamilton sweep the Tonys and, like Fiorello! in 1960, nab the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Furthermore, the last time this show played New York, we had a different mayor filling La Guardia's shoes. Even the city has changed dramatically.
It's also been a great couple of years for veteran lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiorello! is his show), who in addition to garnering a lifetime achievement Tony Award has seen three of his other shows with late composer Jerry Bock play major New York productions (ranging from decent to fantastic): Rothschild & Sons, She Loves Me, and, of course, Fiddler on the Roof.
Obviously, the latter is the best known of Harnick and Bock's works. But interestingly, Fiorello! was a very early show in Harnick and Bock's collaborative career. In fact, the musical, which earned them the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, was the third of only nine musicals to ever accomplish that feat (another commonality with a hip-hop musical about an American Secretary of the Treasury we will not name again). So this new production of Fiorello! must be great, right?
Well, I'll leave it to the Berkshire Group to prove it. Harnick's writing (as well as Bock's composing) peaked much later in their respective careers, and while the show explores politics and corruption with a sharp eye and tongue, it is in many ways a romantic comedy first and governmental critique second. It may not have the same nuance as other political shows that came after. But who knows? Maybe a fresh 2016 look is just what we need to put this show back on the map, and it's at least entertaining. Even if it were terrible (unlikely), Harnick is 92 (may he live till 120). Let him continue to have his moment.
In terms of Jewish content, the musical does contain a number where La Guardia campaigns in multiple languages, including Yiddish (historically, while a practicing Christian, his mother was Jewish). On the other hand (as Tevye would say), the musical is also, shall we say, dated, and there are some troubling lines that I really hope this production does without. For example: "And if he likes me/Who cares how frequently he strikes me?/I'll fetch his slippers with my arm in a sling/Just for the privilege of wearing his ring."
Oy vey. Well, good luck to this production, and who knows? Maybe we'll be reminded of what captivated audiences nearly 60 years ago, and the lessons that a tiny Italian/Jewish man still has for us today. The musical runs from September 2 through October 6 at the East 13th Street Theater.
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Barn burns near Tumalo Cloverdale volunteers arrive with tender
www.bendbulletin.com
A barn burned down northwest of Tumalo early Monday and officials are still investigating the cause.
At 6:09 a.m., an emergency caller reported a 30-by-40-foot barn was on fire in the 65500 block of Tweed Road. No animals were inside, but the building contained a tractor, forklift and backhoe worth about $100,000.
The Bend Fire Department responded with two engines and 15 firefighters.
The lost building was valued at about $40,000. The property is owned by Joe and Rose Demeyer, according to county property records. The Demeyers ran a dairy farm in Redmond for three decades, retiring in 2006, according to Bulletin archives.
The Bend Fire Department was assisted on the call by volunteers with the tiny neighboring Cloverdale Rural Fire Protection District, which only recently updated its mutual aid agreement with Bend, according Dave Howe, battalion chief for Bend Fire.
With no hydrants near Tumalo, assistance from Cloverdale was critical, Howe said.
"It worked out really well, because they showed up right away with a water tender, and that was just what we needed." | {
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TWIN Awards
YWCA Union County
Honoree Info
Ann Murphy
Ann B. Murphy
Wakefern Food Corp.
Since joining Wakefern Food Corp. in 1985, Ann Murphy has enjoyed a variety of roles across the organization.
She is currently a manager in the Digital, Commerce & Analytics division working on Strategic Initiatives. Prior to that, she was a project manager responsible for Consumer Insights. Murphy previously spent 17 years in procurement, serving as a category manager in the Grocery and NonFoods divisions. In 2011, 3M Home Care Division named Murphy "Category Manager of the Year – Grocery Division" for the Eastern United States.
Murphy spent time in Corporate Marketing supporting Wakefern's e-commerce initiatives. She was a member of the team that launched the first ShopRite from Home store. She would further support e-commerce initiatives as part of a team that shipped NonFoods products direct to consumers.
Murphy has received the Wakefern Customer Service Excellence Award twice during her 33-year tenure for her commitment to delivering excellence to Wakefern's customers, members and staff.
Murphy serves as president of the Metuchen High School Music Parents Association, volunteers alongside hundreds of Wakefern associates annually at the New Jersey Special Olympics Summer Games, and is a member of the Network of Executive Women New York Metro Steering Committee. She also enjoys running with the Wakefern Run/Walk Club.
Ann met her husband, Jim, also a Wakefern associate, 30 years ago. They are proud of their three children: Caroline, EJ and Matthew.
2020 TWIn Honorees
Jacqueline Vivian Adelfio
Andrea Castro
Melissa B. Driscoll
Christy Fryer
Heidi Guarino
Sandi J. Hassett
Christine He
Florence Kariuki
Holly R. King
Vera Lynn Kovalski
Holly Kukura
Kristen M. McGuire
Heather Ohm-Rodriguez
Desiree A. Olivero
Divya Paliwal
Rosemary Pasquino
Elizabeth Petti
Bawana Radhakrishnan
Sonal Sokolowski
Joanna Weissman
Windy Weng
The YWCA Union County is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization serving the women, children and families of Union County, NJ since 1920. | {
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Home » Health » Physical therapy after knee surgery – is it helpful?
The first thing you should know about physical therapy is that it promotes healing. In some situations, the body might not heal in a proper way after an operation, aspect that can led to further complications. This is the reason why doctors always recommend this form of therapy after the completion of a surgery. Retraining muscle or minimizing scar tissue are only a few of the things that a therapist can help you obtain. You will not only feel better, but your body will function better and heal faster.
After a complicated knee surgery it will take you some time until you will manage to regain mobility. Not being able to walk normally can quickly become frustrating, and without the right form of rehabilitation, it might seem like an eternity until you will be able to move around on your own. Well, physical therapy is a great way of becoming active once again, and you will notice mobility improvements only after a few sessions. Without effort and implication, being able to walk normally will take far more time, so do not let surgery affect your life even further, and choose to see a specialist.
Becoming fully recovered can take more time for some and less for others, depending on lifestyle, the complexity of knee surgery, age and so on. However, regardless of the particularities of your situation, one thing is certain, through physical therapy obtaining a faster recovery is guaranteed. Rehabilitation will push your body to recover much quicker than it normally would on its own. You probably want to jump out of bed as soon as possible, and physical treatment will help you obtain that.
Without exercising as often as you are used to, circulation issues can quickly arise. If you are avoiding movement, and you are not being active, you might end up having problems with blood clots, which is probably something you want to avoid. Physical rehabilitation will prevent that from occurring, if you are persistent with your rehabilitation.
Due to the long recovery period that a knee surgery involves, all specialist recommend patients to start physical therapy. Now that you understand exactly why this practice is relevant for surgery patients, perhaps you will give the topic more consideration, and you will resort to a clinic yourself. When you have the possibility of restoring normality back in your life much faster through therapy, why not take advantage of it? Look online for the ideal practitioner, and start your sessions. | {
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new tv shows that already got cancelled hughie, dewey & lulu hughie: yo! lulu: yoo hoo! dewey's a white guy without a clue! his pals hughie, the funky black man, & lulu, the outrageous gay man, exist only to dispense funky & outrageous wisecracks that help dewey get a life! creamed in the ratings, even by "poodle hijinx" on animal planet. the spittles dad's a cretin, mom's a harridan, sis is a dingbat % junior eats dirt with a shovel! unfortunately, the studio audience stormed the set & wiped the whole sordid busi-ness off the face of the earth. flapjack please wait to be seated they're an edgy new breed - young, hip, impatient with the rules & always way out of line! intense drama, set in a pancake restaurant, failed to de-liver the coveted 18-35 demographic. the abyss it's a new concept in reality television - a show that, when you stare at it, stares back at you! but it was on against "jag" and nobody watched it. | {
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I just got a new faceplate for my phone and can't figure out how to get the old one off! I've taken out all the screws but 2. The last 2 screws are toward bottom of faceplate on both sides of the "C" button. It's a slider phone and i can't figure out how to reach the last two screws. Can someone help!!?? thanks!
I need to take my samsung sgh a767 apart.
You probably need to pry off the front faceplate and look for screws beneath it.
According to the Samsung, the cell phone does not directly support e-mail functions, but you can access e-mail such as hotmail using the web2go feature. The following is taken directly from Samsung's FAQ section of your SGH-T239 phone.
Does My SGH-T239 Phone Support Email?
No, the SGH-T239 handset does not have any configurable POP3 or IMAP4 applications available. However, via T-Mobile 's web2go there is available a T-Mobile Mobile Web feature. This feature provides, with certain E-Mail services, the opportunity to receive "new mail" alerts with shortcut access to your Inbox to read, delete, and respond to your e-mail as if you were on your PC.
For further assistance with the use of this T-Mobile service we recommend contact your provider.
http://www.cellulardr.com/GH98-08364A.htm It's $36 but less than the deductable for a replacement phone.
copy all your contact to your sim card and insert the card to your new phone.
use data cable and download 'samsung PC studio' PC suite.
'Limited Service' displays on Samsung SGH-D900 phone on Orange network and I can't use it except for SOS calls.
GUEST - you internal antenna might need to be service or replaced.
I'm not completely familiar with this phone but the problem is the LCD is not getting the information from the motherboard of your phone. If you dare take it apart you will want to check all your data cable connections,(also called your Flex cable). If this doesn't solve the problem it could also be the screen isn't getting enough energy to operate correctly. you could simply try to start the phone without any battery and just plugged into the wall. If it works normally that way buy a new battery.
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Modern living has expanded from the indoors out to patios and backyard spaces. Furniture that aids this transition must be attractive but also able to resist the elements and weather conditions. Resin outdoor deep seating is the perfect solution. Made of eco-friendly material that is extremely low maintenance, a resin deep sectional sofa offers roomy comfort for seating. Add a resin outdoor loveseat, coffee table and end tables for a conversational grouping with long-term durability. | {
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Great ride with loads of features at a good price. It is worth the test drive go for the test drive you will be surprise.
I spoke with Glenn Hughes, salesman, on the phone. He listened to my concerns regarding other car dealers that I had visited, only to find out the price quotes over the phone and text messages changed by thousands of dollars at the dealership. Glenn asked pertinent information and assured me the price that was quoted would not be beat or change upon my arrival. I got the Minivan that I wanted for my growing family at the Pellegrino. And the quoted price, was then beaten by dealers at Pellegrino. Thank you Glenn for a great car buying experience. I look forward to future business with Pellegrino Chrysler Jeep.
I just want to say thanks to Bob Vesper and Brian in finance for taking such good care of me ....you guys are the best..I couldn't be more happy with my Jeep..I have already told all my friends that they need to go to Pellegrino and see you before they purchase a Jeep anywhere else...I know I will be back in the future! | {
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Georgia Tech's Henderson Shuffles Into Lead of Jackets' Defensive Unit
ATLANTA – Just about anyone that has ever played a varsity sport has accumulated one nickname or another based on their abilities on the playing field. For Georgia Tech standout defensive end Eric Henderson, that is no different, except for the fact that his nickname has nothing to do with any of his exploits on the defensive side of the football. You have to travel back in time to his days of playing offense in Pop Warner football to find the origins of his well-known moniker "Icky."
Now a defensive stalwart for the Yellow Jackets, and the reining Bronko Nagurski Naitonal Defensive Player of the Week after his outing in Tech's win over Auburn, Henderson starred as a running back, wide receiver and quarterback in his youth, giving him many opportunities to experiment with various forms of end zone celebrations. Apparently the one he took the most liking too was the "Icky Shuffle," made popular by former Cincinnati Bengals running back Icky Woods in the late 1980's.
"My nickname comes from the great Icky Woods," said Henderson. "When I was a little kid, I would score a touchdown and do the Icky Shuffle in the end zone. So, my uncle, Charles Henderson, started calling me Icky Woods. Over time, somehow the Woods got dropped and everyone just kept calling my Icky. I wasn't a Bengals fan as a kid, but I just picked up the dance."
Well, as Henderson grew, the chances of him being the next Icky Woods diminished, and he turned his attention to stopping would be end-zone celebrators from his position on defense. That change has been a productive one, as he was one of the Jackets' top defensive performers in the upset win over Auburn. Henderson recorded a total of six tackles in the contest, including four stops for losses of 21 yards and a team-high three sacks. Those statistics earned him Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Lineman of the Week honors to go along with his national accolades and his season sack total of four is just one shy of the five that he recorded as a rookie in 2002.
Despite being somewhat undersized for his position, 6-3, 265 pounds, Henderson is still able to make plays. An ability that he attributes to the quickness that he and his defensive linemates possess.
"Our defensive line is not as big as a lot of the people that we are going face on the other team's offensive line," said Henderson. "But despite that, we are very quick, and because of that, we are able to do some things that help us make up for not having a lot of size."
Tech head coach Chan Gailey agrees. "For a guy that isn't the biggest or the fastest out there on the field, Eric is certainly around the football a lot. He really has a great football savvy about him. I think he understands blocking schemes and because of that, he knows where he can fit to cause problems for the other team's offense."
With Henderson leading the way, the Yellow Jackets' defensive unit is allowing its opponents 13.5 points and 63.0 yards per game, both totals that rank among the national leaders. The 230 yards of total offense accumulated by Auburn were the fewest by a ranked team against Georgia Tech since 1995, when 15th-ranked Arizona managed just 219.
While the Jackets were able to celebrate an upset win on Saturday, Tech's defense has not had the chance to celebrate in the end zone just yet this season, but that hasn't kept Henderson from working on his dance.
"I try to work on it behind closed doors," he said. "If I scored a touchdown, I'd do it here if there wasn't a penalty for it."
Whether the men in stripes decide to throw a flag or not, if Eric Henderson scores a defensive touchdown for the Yellow Jackets in 2003, for Tech fans, it just might be worth the penalty to see this "Icky," do his shuffle.
-GT-
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Gary Lineker: Pushy parents
Gary Lineker: Pushy parents screaming abuse from the sidelines are killing their kids' love of football
BY GARY LINEKER PUBLISHED 24 OCTOBER 2013 10:05
New Statesmem
It's the pushy parents screaming at little Liam from the touchline, making him feel clumsy and putting him off his stride, who are partly to blame for the decline of English footie, says Gary Lineker.
There are three questions that I am asked on a regular basis: what is your favourite flavour of crisps? What were you doing when you pointed at your eye and looked at the bench when Gazza cried in the 1990 semi? And why do England always disappoint in major tournaments?
This is no place for brand endorsement but: salt and vinegar. Second, in the West Germany game, I looked at Bobby Robson and pointed at my eye, meaning "Watch him" because I knew that Paul was a very special and vulnerable footballer and needed care.
Finally, before I begin with my reasons why England disappoint in major tournaments and the possible fixes, let me point out that this is not going down the "Things were so much better in my day" route. They weren't!
We have never produced, proportionally, as many technically efficient players as most other countries. There was a time when our indomitable spirit and work ethic saw us through. Alas, the rest of the world now more than matches us in the less than beautiful side of the game, while we still linger exasperatingly behind when it comes to skill, flair and that most necessary of footballing basics – maintaining possession.
Yes, there are exceptions, and some eras are more productive than others. Italia '90 immediately springs to mind, with Gascoigne, Waddle, Beardsley et al; 1996 was another vintage group, with Gazza still hobbling around alongside Teddy Sheringham and friends. Then there was the "golden generation" that never quite managed to grab even bronze.
These wonderfully gifted individuals came through in spite of the maligned and archaic system of development we've had in this country, certainly notbecause of it.
And here we come to the crux of the matter. Until very recently, we never taught our youngsters properly. We have never taught our coaches to teach our youngsters properly. And we wouldn't have had enough coaches, even if we had taught them how to teach our youngsters properly. Countries such as Spain, Germany and the Netherlands (the ones that consistently produce fine footballers) all have ten times the number of qualified coaches as England.
I am writing not to crush you with pessimism but to offer some degree of hope. Change is afoot. In very recent times, the FA has made some long-overdue but crucial changes that should make a drastic difference to the kind of player we develop.
In this country, since footballs made from pigs' bladders were whacked into goals without nets, we've played on full-size pitches. Whatever our age. This is ludicrous. Sevenand eight-year-olds valiantly trying to cover the same acreage as those grown-up chaps in the Premier League is absurd. To add to the lunacy, a little goalkeeper, barely out of nappies, has to stand between posts that are eight strides apart – adult strides – and under a crossbar more than twice his height.
It's obvious, then, why we have a long-ball culture: the big lads who can kick it furthest are the ones that stand out. What chance for the diminutive yet gifted midfielder? No chance of him developing his tiki-taka football. The only way to get to the other end of the pitch is to belt it and then belt it again.
This madness is only exacerbated by the maniacal parents on the touchline spouting nonsense at their children. The competitive nature of most mums and dads is astounding. The fear they instil in our promising but sensitive Johnny is utterly depressing. We need a parental cultural revolution. If we could just get them to shut the fuck up and let their children enjoy themselves, you would be staggered at the difference it would make.
Having four boys myself, I have stood on the sidelines of countless games, spanning many years. Oh, the drivel I have heard, the abuse I have witnessed, the damage I have seen done. Promising young players barked at by clueless dad. "Don't mess with it there." "Just kick it." "Stop f***ing about." I could go on. I have seen a father pick his son up by the scruff of the neck and yell in his face: "You'll never make it playing that crap."
Occasionally, I've intervened and expressed my view that they are being a hindrance. The reactions have varied from acknowledgement and genuine interest to complete disgust that I should stick my nose in.
Incidentally, I never shouted anything other than encouragement from a touchline . . . to both teams. My father was generally reserved on the touchline but he did lose it once after I swore at a referee when I was about 14. He got the coach to take me off. I learned a lesson that day.
Some of the academies around the country have introduced a rule that parents must be quiet and only applaud. This has allowed talented young players to express themselves on the field, to take people on, to try a trick, all without the dreaded, predictable rubbish cascading into their ears. This is a very good thing. Who cares who wins an under-eights game? Who cares if a youngster makes a mistake? It's how we learn.
We are creating a generation of players who are living in a world of Fifa pixels, who think they know everything about the game, yet who have never enjoyed the explosion of joyful emotions that comes with the scoring of a goal, the immense satisfaction of a defencesplitting pass (midfielders assure me that this is true), the feeling of power that comes with the winning of a crunching tackle (I made that bit up), or the agony/pleasure – depending on your disposition – of standing in a wall and getting one in the bollocks.
Things are gradually changing. Academies are silencing Mum and Dad; the FA has brought in smaller-sided games with smaller pitches and goals (oh, how the parents moaned at that); the coaching is improving. The revolution has begun.
We must keep an eye on the delicate aspects of the beautiful game, the nuances that make it beautiful: the inexplicable moments of grace created by vulnerable geniuses such as Paul Gascoigne. We need to view our young players like Sir Bobby did Paul, with patience, nurturing and understanding. Then perhaps we will see a revolution in the way England play and we might get beyond tearful semifinals against well-nourished Germans. One day, one day, we shall rise again.
Now where did I leave that packet of salt and vinegar?
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Joe Biden Inaugurated as 46th US President
Joe Biden took the oath with his hand on a 12.7 cm-thick Bible that has been in his family for 128 years. (Photo: AP)
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was sworn in on Wednesday as the 46th president of the United States of America.
Swearing the oath with his hand on a five-inch (12.7 cm)-thick Bible that has been in his family for 128 years, Biden came to office with a depth of experience forged from more than four decades in Washington. At age 78, he is the oldest president inaugurated.
At the Capitol city of Washington D.C., the inauguration ceremony unfolded within a circle of security forces and devoid of crowds because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, over 200,000 American flags were planted on the National Mall to symbolize those who could not attend in person.
Among the guests were three former presidents — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
Vice President Kamala Devi Harris was sworn in a few minutes earlier than Biden. Ms. Harris thus became the highest-ranking woman in the history of the U.S. and the first Black American and first person of South Asian descent to hold the nation's second highest office.
Many inaugural customs were scrapped because of the virus, including a lunch with congressional leaders in Statuary Hall, a full-scale parade down Pennsylvania Avenue and the gala evening balls where the new president and his wife typically dance.
After the inauguration, Biden, Harris and their spouses walked the last short part of the route to the White House.
In November 2020, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, sent congratulations to Joseph Biden on his election as U.S. President.
Joe Biden graduated from the University of Delaware in 1965, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in history and political science. In 1968, Biden earned a Juris Doctor degree from Syracuse University College of Law in New York City.
Biden first arrived in Washington as a young upstart. He was elected in 1972 at age 29 to the U.S. Senate from the state of Delaware and remained there for 36 years before serving from 2009 to 2017 as Vice President under Trump's predecessor Barack Obama, the first Black U.S. president.
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Dan Castella
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Dan is a director who specialises in comedy. His short film To Wendy Who kicked Me When I Said I Love You was commissioned by Film London and the BFI in 2017 and premiered at the London Film Festival later that year. Dan's short film Jamella won the Straight 8 Industry Shoot Out at Cannes in 2016. His short film Pitta Patter staring Olivia Poulet and Adeel Akhtar landed him a development deal with Catalyst Global Media and Channel X.
More recently, Dan has been sharpening his comedy knives in the world of commercials and branded content. His KFC spoof on clean eating was viewed over 15 million times in ten days. Last year he directed a series of short films for TSB about comedians recounting their worst break-up experiences, which were recognised at the Campaign Magazine Media Awards.
In 2019 Dan has directed viral campaigns for Google, Tesco and Ben& Jerries, and most recently a Burger King TVC. His charity spot for BeCO with TBWA was awarded Campaign's Pick of the Week. Dan's latest short films SOWS, starring Olivia Poulet and Susan Wokoma, will be released at the end of the year. | {
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End the support of Terrorism.
Follow Gandhi's teachings, not Khomeini's.
But what does that have to do with what Gandhi actually said?
imam Hussein: if you don't have religion at least be a free man.
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Tez Tour decided to take part in Intourmarket 2020
Tour operator Tez Tour decided to take part in the exhibition Intourmarket, which will be held on March 12-14, 2020 in Moscow at the Expocentre Fairgrounds. The exposition of the tour operator's summer destinations, including a wide range of tour packages in Turkey, Greece, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Cyprus and other countries will be presented at the event on an area of 234 sq. m. "Participation in the exhibition is a landmark event for our company in the year, as" Intourmarket" is one of the key platforms for dialogue with industry professionals, meetings with our friends and partners from around the world, establishing business contacts, concluding important deals and promoting a tourist product," General Director of TEZ Tour Russia Voskan Arzumanov commented.
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Intourist announced its own winter charter program in Italy
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Intourist plans to expand its charter program in Istanbul from new regions
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Olga Mamonova, graduated from Moscow State Social University in 1999 (specialization - sociology), she has Ph.D. in sociology (Moscow State University, Russia, 2002) and M.Phil. in Sociology and Health Care (De Montfort University, UK, 2004). She is a member of International and European Sociological Associations as well as a member of Russian Society of Sociologists. Olga is the author of more than 60 scientific and popular science publications, including scientific monograph. For several years she worked on radio station and in scientific journals as a scientific editor, before to come to market research and tourism industry. Recently Olga works in Baginet Sales and Marketing Agency.
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Carillon is a Coppers-level handbell choir, occasionally aspiring to Bronze. Translated to plain English, Carillon plays music with medium difficulty, and occasionally plays music that pushes the envelope of difficulty. We're a fun group of musicians, and you're welcome to try your hand at ringing whether you have experience or not. Unlike most musical groups, where you're responsible for playing all notes on the page, when ringing handbells you are just responsible for two (sometimes more, sometimes less) notes plus their associated accidentals. If you can follow two dots on a page and count to 4 (or a variation thereof), you're good to go!
Rehearsal is every Thursday evening from 6:15-7:15pm, generally from September through early June. We ring in Worship one Sunday per month plus Festival worship services (Christmas Eve, Palm Sunday, and Easter), and occasional concerts. | {
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England has won both of the Women's World Cups held on home soil and will have the chance to make it a hat-trick on Sunday at Lord's after claiming a dramatic two-wicket win over South Africa in the final over of the semi-final in Bristol, yesterday.
What looked like being a straightforward victory when South Africa was restricted to 218 for six, proved to be anything but that as England faltered in reply only for Anya Shrubsole to hit the winning runs with two balls to go in a thrilling encounter. Contributions from Fran Wilson, who made 30, and 27 not out from Jenny Gunn proved crucial in the nerviest of finishes. After losing both openers fairly cheaply, Sarah Taylor and Heather Knight had come together and put on 78 with England seemingly on course for a comfortable win.
However, the pair fell within the space of eight deliveries, quickly followed by Nat Sciver and South Africa sensed blood. Wilson's knock got England back on track with Gunn doing a sterling job at the other end, and despite losing Laura Marsh in the final over, Shrubsole saw them over the line.
As a result England will face the winner of tomorrow's second semi-final in Derby where defending champion Australia takes on India.
Regardless of the opposition, the host nation will take plenty of confidence from a seventh straight victory in the tournament, with the bowlers delivering after the batters had shown in the first meeting between the sides. South Africa was unlucky despite half-centuries from Mignon du Preez and Laura Wolvaardt, it didn't quite have enough to reach a maiden World Cup final. | {
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Brighten up your home this winter!
Ensure the Ornithogalum dubium is in soil that drains well. The bulb can rot if it stays wet in its winter dormant season. A raised bed, rock garden or sandy soil work best when the plant grows outdoors permanently. Otherwise, lift the bulbs at the end of each season and replant them in the spring, or grow the plant in a pot, which can be stored out of rainy weather over the dormant season. Store lifted bulbs in a mesh bag in a dry, airy environment.
Add compost to the soil at planting time in the spring. Bulbs should be buried 3 inches deep and 3 to 6 inches apart for best performance.
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Roxie Hammill Nov 29, 2021 - Johnson County
Johnson County Sheriff's Office to spend $30K on COVID-19 antibody tests
Johnson County Sheriff Calvin Hayden says so far about 160 department staffers have expressed interest in receiving a new kind of COVID-19 antibody screening test aimed at measuring the strength of an individual's immunity to the disease. Hayden has opted his department out of a county manager's directive requiring most other county employees to either get vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. Above, Hayden gets his blood drawn for a new antibody test. Image courtesy Johnson County Sheriff's Office.
During the course of the pandemic, some 170 employees of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office — including Sheriff Calvin Hayden himself — have contracted and recovered from COVID-19.
The Sheriff's Office was never part of a directive requiring most other county employees to get vaccinated or submit to routine testing. Hayden opted his office out of participating, saying he'd leave it to his employees to assess their own risk.
Now, with COVID-19 cases again increasing in Johnson County and the emergence of a new variant of the SarsCoV-2 virus sparking worries of a potential new global surge in the disease, sheriff's employees may be wondering how their immune systems are holding up.
They still won't be required to take the vaccine or show negative COVID tests. But Hayden says he will spend an estimated $30,000 from his budget to offer sheriff's employees one-time free access to a new antibody test that he believes will give them better information to make their decision on whether to get vaccinated.
"The good thing about this it's not pro- or anti-. It's just information," Hayden told the Post. "You make your decisions. I really don't want the government telling me or you what you need to do to take care of yourself. I think a doctor needs to do that."
The test is AditxtScore for Covid-19, from Richmond, Va.-based biotech company Aditxt.
Its developer describes it as a test that can provide more specific data about immunity strength to both the vaccinated and unvaccinated who have contracted the virus.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office will be the first in the nation to partner with Aditxt for the tests.
Normally the tests would cost $250 apiece with insurance, but Hayden's office will only be charged $150 per test, he said.
So far 160 officers have said they're interested in getting screened, so Hayden estimated he may need around 200 tests.
Crime lab personnel are equipped to do the blood draw, and the results come back directly to the employee, who can then discuss appropriate action with a doctor, Hayden said. The arrangement gives the employee one free test on the county.
Hayden said he will make room in his existing budget for the tests, and there will be no need for further approval from the county commission.
Hayden's office is separate from the county manager's administrative purview and does not fall under the vaccination and testing rules that went into place after the Delta variant surged over the summer.
The test went on the market last August, said Dave Owen, president of KanVest Services LLC and the person who sold Hayden on the idea.
Owen, who markets the test for Aditxt, said the company had been concentrating on selling to labs and hospitals before partnering with the sheriff's office.
"Other antibody tests really just tell you, 'Yes, I have antibodies' or, 'No I don't.' This test not only gives that answer, but it gives you the level of antibodies in your system and whether or not you have a sufficient level of antibodies to be resistant to COVID-19. That's pretty major," Owen said.
He said the test accuracy levels are above 99% for specificity and sensitivity.
As far as federal regulators are concerned, the new test falls into the "lab-developed test" category, meaning it doesn't have the same level of Food and Drug Administration scrutiny as vaccines that are fully authorized. But it has been approved for Medicare reimbursement and insurance coded, Owen said.
FDA review of lab-developed tests has been evolving the past couple of years. Originally, lab-developed tests were for use in specific laboratories, but they became more complex and widely used over the years.
However, some of that oversight was relaxed as officials sought quick approval for COVID tests in 2020. That decision is being revisited.
According to published reports, Aditxt already has CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) certification that it meets industry standards from the federal Department of Health and Human Services and will also seek Emergency Use Authorization for the test, but it is not currently approved by the FDA.
Experts disagree on whether antibody tests should be a widespread tool for assessing COVID-19 immunity or used in more targeted interventions with specific groups, like long term care facility residents. But Owen said he sees the law enforcement community as a good match.
Law enforcement officers and first responders have direct contact with the public, yet members of some big city departments across the country have made news in recent months for their opposition to vaccine mandates.
Owen said the tests can give officers who must be in close quarter with the public peace of mind. Since Hayden posted on his Facebook about the test, Owen said he's received several contacts from other law enforcement agencies.
"Our premise is people are making health decisions on this subject with little or no information and that's why we think this test can be so helpful," he added.
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Thoren (?) just rang some kind of bell in the hallway for no apparent reason.
Am having a lousy time thinking of why I needed to get up this morning. Am considering going and taking a shower, because that usually helps me think of things.
1. Figure out what has happened to all my socks.
2. Get car back! YAY for Home Oil.
10. Consult calendar for further information.
That is one fearsome list. But I think I will shower anyway. I still feel like it's missing something. Though I *had* been forgetting the degree plans.
Nothing came to me. Herm.
Right. Off to get deg. plans to fill out. For great justice.
Are you going back to the Colts (number 4)? Best of luck with the list, luce.
...also, where can i find IP addresses for people who've looked at my journal?
Er, crap if I know.
You can log IP's of comments (it's somewhere under "Manage"), but if there's a way to log all of them I've no idea what it is. | {
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Following its successful launch in the Benelux, Big Four firm EY is looking to bring a new financial planning tool for startups to entrepreneurs and startups across the globe. Having helped a succession of startups in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, EY Finance Navigator is to be gradually expanded to more than 50 of EY's offices.
A financial plan is essential to success. It shows when and how much funding a company needs to raise, while providing insight into the future financial impact of strategic business decisions companies make today. By their very nature startups and scale-ups operate in high-risk environments, and not being prepared for a shortfall in cash, or an inability to raise funding can mean bankruptcy.
Despite this, following decades of working with startup companies, accounting and advisory giant EY found out that, while large companies and mid-sized businesses often possess tools to manage their financial planning and capital funding, startups lack similar options. For these new companies, which may well be short on cash, as they fight to get off the ground, this may be even more important. Rather than turning to a programming solution, though, many such firms try to tough it out on basic set-ups to save on money.
In order to tap into the demand for a financial planning tool which could both improve performance and cut down on the costs a startup is faced with, Vereijken and his team sat down to devise a new online software solution. They aimed to build something to make financial projections easy and help entrepreneurs better understand their financials, while making sure start-up founders / CFOs remain in control of their own financials without hiring a financial expert or bookkeeper to do it for them. At the same time, the consultants looked to improve functionalities compared to Excel, such as adding bench-marking info and an algorithm providing tips and advice on how to improve, and create something more appealing in terms of ease-of-use, interface and design.
The idea they came up with would go on to become the EY Finance Navigator, but not before a stringent process of development and piloting. First things first, the team had to participate in an internal corporate innovation programme called "Innovate EY" – designed to promote entrepreneurship at the Big Four firm – to turn their idea into reality.
Co-founder Bobbink described the resulting platform as a tool which makes it easy to fill out the data to create a financial plan that is in line with the business plan, using a step by step approach, even if the user doesn't have a financial background they are able to build it themself. The platform which exists today, having been groomed within EY in a classic display of 'intrapreneurship', is finally in a position to operate as a standalone offering to clients.
Following a successful spell of aiding startups across the Benelux region, it is little surprise that the project is looking to go global at last. EY has more than 700 offices in over 150 countries, offering a fruitful hunting ground. At this moment, EY offices in more than 40 countries, including the UK and US, have shown their interest in using or selling the tool to local entrepreneurs, startups and scale-ups. To take advantage of this, EY Finance Navigator is building a global ambassador network within EY, meaning that in every country there is a go-to contact person for questions/inquiries related to Finance Navigator.
Moreover, he added, 'going global' means the group's online marketing efforts will become more globally oriented instead of Netherlands focused. Over the past couple of months this resulted in an explosion for the platform, which now boasts users in about 30 different countries, from Australia to Argentina, from Thailand to Sweden.
The next hurdle that EY Finance Navigator faces, having become a global player in such a short time, is how to adapt to new markets and cultures. The platform is still exclusively English-language-based, which Bobbink justified as it is 'the language of startups', but how will it adapt to other ways of working around the globe? | {
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Be careful what you put in your email auto response when you head off on holiday/maternity leave/business trip. Anyone can read it.
One of the the things that came out of Daniel McNamara's travails at Code Fish was that, by having phishers put his name in the from field of one of their attacks he got swamped by bounce-back emails that didn't reach their destination. This is part of the Internet email system where a server will return anything it can't pass on.
But among those bounce-backs are emails from legitimate addresses where the recipients have automated some sort of response, usually stored on the server, that will send a message back to the sender, informing them they're out of the office. It's these emails that are a problem.
I haven't heard it happening yet, but I'm sure it will. Daniel says a lot of those autoresponses contained a lot of surprising personal information that would be very handy to someone somewhere. Who to call, where that person will be, when they'll be back. Daniel says some of the messages are surprisingly informative, ranging from the person's full-name and workplace, through details of injuries incurred that are keeping the person in question at home, to companies using the autoresponse to notify senders that the person in question no longer works there, or, in some cases, has been "fired for misconduct".
In these days of targetted phishing this is an invitation to social engineering of a high order. All a phisher would need to do is flood a company with emails, either guessing the email addresses, using a dictionary attack (where practically every word in the dictionary and English language is used) or else grabbing names from the company directory online. If a dozen people have autoresponds on, the information gained could easily facilitate a socially engineered attack on the company as a whole.
My advice: Assume that sleazy folk can read your autorespond messages and ask yourself whether you want to share that kind of information with them. Then either rewrite the autorespond message, or better still, don't use one at all. | {
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Startup Weekend is back – and it will kick off a week of events in Palm Beach County.
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of entrepreneurs learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. There have been more than 1,800 past events in 120 countries around the world in 2014.
All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams organically form around the top ideas and then it's a 54 hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekends culminate with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for critical feedback.
Put on by Startup Palm Beach, this event will be held July 18-20 at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Find full details and register here. A handful of 50 percent off discount tickets are available with the code "StartingGate." | {
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Christmas Singles 28/12/12
Winner Sheila Wood and Runner Up Jim Beagrie
This years Christmas Singles competition came to an end tonight. The two semi finals were keenly contested matches. Sheila Wood got the better of her husband Andy in the first semi final, eventually winning 8-5. The second semi final was equally close, with Jim Beagrie getting the better of Olive McGillivray 7-4. Sheila continued her great form to ease past Jim in the final 12-1 with two ends to spare.
Indoor Leagues 16/12/2012
The indoor bowling season is well under way now. The latest league tables are available in the indoor section within the club competitions tab.
The club house make over continues - the painting has been completed. Many thanks to Jim Whyte, Andy Wood, Kenny Gillies and Bruce Middleton for their hard work and time spent at the club.
Fund raising update 01/12/2012
The recent Horse Racing night was a big success, with over £1000 raised for club funds. Well done to Gary Cruickshank who's horse romped to victory in the final auctioned race. He scooped a prize fund of £135 for his stable! Thanks to all who attended, and to all who contributed in any way. The club house renovations are well underway, with the new boiler installed and the new oak woodwork, courtesy of Bancon is now in place. Every penny we raise will help with the upkeep and improvements required in the club house. Members are reminded that the Christmas raffle will soon be upon us, and are encouraged to return all monies and sold tickets to the club.
Message from the President 04/11/2012
We have just had a fantastic weekend of fundraising with the Coffee Morning on Saturday and the Pool Competition on Sunday. I would like to thank all the Members who helped and donated goods at the Coffee Morning. The event went like clockwork and I was delighted to see all the members working together for the good of the Club. This was most encouraging and I hope it will continue.
We must also thank Steven Bruce for organising the pool competition on Sunday. Unfortunately we only had two Club Members taking part but Steven's pals rallied round and made it a most enjoyable afternoon. Joyce Bruce & Lorna Angus made stovies and Joyce and Irene Whyte served them in the afternoon. A selection of photos have been uploaded to the photo gallery.
Both events helped to raise much needed funds for the Club. Our next fundraiser is the Horse Race Night on the 17th November so I would encourage you all to get tickets, cost £2.00. Tickets will be available from behind the Bar or contact me by phone or e-mail.
Many thanks, Jim Whyte
Coffee Morning 23/10/2012
Inverurie Bowling Club will hold its annual Coffee Morning on Saturday 3rd November from 10am to 12pm. Stalls include Cake and Candy, Bric-a-Brac, Bottle Stall and a raffle. Admission will be Adults £2 and Children £1. Members are reminded that all donations can be delivered to the club on the evening of Friday 2nd November. Bric-a-Brac should be nearly new but unfortunately, electrical goods cannot be accepted.
Fixture amendments 03/10/2012
This is a message for all those members who have entered to play in the Tuesday Nominated Pairs League, and, or the Thursday 2-4-2 pairs league. Due to the withdrawal of a team from Tuesday section, the playing schedule has now been rearranged. The new schedule can be found in the Indoor Section of the website and will also be posted on the club noticeboard by the end of the week. Similarly, there have been a few date changes in the Thursday league and these amendments have been posted online and will be on the noticeboard in due course. Please ensure you have checked to see if these changes affect any of your games.
Our Blogger Bruce Stewart has been writing again, you can read his thoughts in the normal place.
Outdoor Presentation of Prizes 30/09/2012
Members are reminded that this season's Outdoor Presentation of Prizes will take place on Friday 5th October at approximately 8.30pm. This follows the indoor singles finals which starts at 6.30pm. Please come along and support your club if you can and enjoy an evening of bowling as well.
Green Closed 18/09/2012
The green was officially closed on Sunday and the attention now turns to the indoor season. The leagues will be posted on the notice boards and in the Club Competitions section of the website later in the week. The spider on Sunday raised £60 for CLAN and the bottle of whisky was won by our new member, Audrey Bennett. Members are reminded that the prizes will be handed out following the indoor singles final on Friday 5th October.
SYBA v North England 2012 18/09/2012
The Scottish Young Bowlers Association National team had a fine victory over the North England Under 25 team on Sunday. This is the fourth win in succession they have had in this fixture. To find out how Inverurie Bowling Club's representatives got on, see the SYBA tab in the Associations section.
Closing of Green 2012 13/09/2012
The final outdoor competition tie was played tonight and members are reminded that the closing of the green takes place on Sunday 16th September at 2.30pm. The outdoor prize giving will take place on Friday 5th October following the indoor singles finals at approximately 8.30pm. Please come along to enjoy the bowling and collect any prizes you have won to help create a good atmosphere for the finals.
Congratulations to our new singles champion Jason Banks, who this year became the clubs youngest green champion. Congratulations also to Joyce Bruce for retaining her Ladies Championship title for a second year. All the club competitions and honours sections have now been updated.
Bruce Triples 2012 10/09/12
The annual Bruce Triples were held on Sunday 9th September and as always, an enjoyable day was had by all. There was some great bowling on display, no more so than in the final between Colin Banks' and Joyce Bruce's triples. With the score tied at 5-5 playing the last end, Colin was lying match until Joyce turned the shot bowl out for two to win 7-5 and retain her title! Thanks to all who contributed to the days friendship and bowling, and especially to John and Joyce for their continued support of this competition. All the scores can be found as usual in the competitions tab.
Crowmallie Finals 09/09/2012
The finals of the Crowmallie Cup were played on 26th August at Insch Bowling Club. The ladies, skipped by Ann Bisset and Joyce Bruce were victorious against Marion Donald and Aileen Moir's Belhelvie triples, eventually running out 31-28 winners. Unfortunately, the Gents were runners up against Balgownie, with both skips Jim Bruce and Gary Macdonald losing out by 4 shots.
A and K Fours 09/09/2012
Congratulations to Jason Banks, Bruce Stewart, Gary Macdonald and Colin Banks who are this seasons A and K Fours Knock Out champions. After edging past Bill Bruce's Kincardine O'Neil rink in the first round, they went on to have a comfortable win against Heb Watson's Belhelvie team in the semi final and then eased past James Harpers Harlaw rink 22-13 in the final.
Craigie Ladies Triples 09/09/2012
Congratulations to Babs Jaffrey, Wendy Dalgarno and Rhona Jarvis who are this seasons Craigie Ladies Triples champions. This was a great performance against a strong Rothienorman team of Angela Dodd, Margaret Galashan and Sally Lonsdale on their home patch. It is the first time our ladies have won this competition so they can be proud of this achievement - well done!
Benachie Finals Day 20/08/2012
It was an all Inverurie affair in the Junior Singles at Kintore on Sunday as Martyn Thomson and Jason Banks battled it out in the final. Jason eventually got the better of Martyn, winning 21-16. Unfortunately, the gents were well beaten in the league final, losing out 38-66 to Harlaw.
Rothienorman Invitation Triples 20/08/2012
Two of our younger members were victorious at the weekend at Rothienorman. Teaming up with Gordon Esslemont of the home club, Jason Banks and Andrew Thomson swept the rest of the field aside to claim the Invitation Triples Shield.
Crowmallie Update 16/08/2012
Congratulations to both the Ladies and Gents Crowmallie teams who today beat Upper Donside and Westhill respectively to progess to this years final. The opponents are still not known but the finals take place at Insch Bowling Club Sunday 26th August.
Grampian Juniors are SALSC Champions 14/08/2012
Inverurie Bowling Club's Jason Banks has skipped a Grampian Juniors rink to victory for the first time in the Scottish Association of Local Sports Council's annual junior bowling event. For a full report on the whole weekend from our junior representative, Angela Banks, see the Grampion Juniors section in the Assocaitions tab.
Inverurie Invitation Triples 2012 12/08/2012
Newhills were todays winners in the inaugural Inverurie Invitation Triples . Ian Anderson's triple were victorious following an extra end shoot out against George Barclay's trio from Turriff and claimed the J and I Whyte Trophy. Congratulations to them and thanks to all who helped with organising and hospitality for the competition. All scores can be found in the Competitions tab.
Turriff Invitation Triples 11/08/2012
Congratulations to Gary Cruickshank, Jim Bruce and Steve Wilson who today won the Turriff Invitation Triples. After winning all their qualifying games, they went through to meet Bob Napier's Northern trio in the semi final, winning comfortably 14-3. The final was a much tighter affair against the veteran home triple of Sheila McRobbie, Sandy Pratt and Tom McRobbie who were out to defend their tItle. Playing the last end, Turriff were leading by 3 but Inverurie dug deep to snatch a 4 in the final end to win the match 12-11.
SYBA National Team 08/08/2012
Well done to Martyn Thomson, Jason Banks and Carla Banks who have been selected to play in the SYBA National Team to play against England (Northern Counties) at Bainfield Bowling Club, Edinburgh on Sunday 16th September 2012. The team get together will be announced shortly. Good Luck to all three!
Bowls Direct returns for the Invitation Triples 31/07/2012
This is the first year of the new Invitation Triples competition where teams will be competing for the J and I Whyte Trophy. The sections will be posted soon in the Club Competitions section. Qualifying rounds take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August with section winners and best runners up returning for the finals day on Sunday 12th August. We are also pleased to have a Bowls Direct stall during the first weekend from 10am to 4pm. They supply all bowling goods eg bowls, shoes, clothing, bags etc. They stock Taylor, Henselite and Emsmorn brands. You can find all their products at www.bowlingdirect.co.uk
Grampian Under 25's 26/07/2012
Gary Cruickshank, Andrew Thomson and Jason Banks were all selected to play in the Under 25's national final against Lanarkshire on 22nd July at Houldsworth Bowling Club. The Grampian team started well and were about 20 shots up after the first few ends. However Lanarkshire came back into the game and took the lead by about 20 shots. Grampian were not out of the match however and were only 4 shots down with 3 ends to play. Unfortunately the Grampian team didn't take the lead again and lost the match 12 shots down. Each player was presented with a crystal tankard as a momento of the occasion by the Under 25 Association President David Leslie from Northern Bowling Club, Aberdeen. The hospitality from Houldsworth Bowling Club was exceptional and the game was played in a sporting spirit. It was a great team effort form the Grampian boys, hopefully they can go one better next season.
Bowls Scotland Update 26/07/2012
Unfortunately, Gary Cruickshank was knocked out in the first round of the National Singles today at Ayr. After racing into a 4-0 lead, his opponent Michael Black then fought back and turned things round to lead 10-4. Gary clawed this back and at 14-17, played a superb final bowl to claim a 3 and tie the match. At 19-19 and lying shot, Gary had a chance to clinch the match but was a yard heavy with his last delivery. Michael went on to score two singles to win 21-20. The grandstand was captivated by this match throughout but unfortunately today wasn't Gary's day.
Bowls Scotland National Championships 2012 25/07/2012
Inverurie Bowling Club would like to wish Gary Cruickshank all the best in his pursuit to become Scotland's National Singles Champion. Gary qualified for this year's National Championships by winning the District 3 Championships and now goes forward to the National Championships at Northfield, Ayr. His first game is Thursday 26th at 1.30 against Michael Black of Carnoustie West End - Good Luck to Gary, there will be up to date news here throughout the week.
Craigie Ladies 18/07/2012
Rhona Jarvis, Wendy Dalgarno and Babs Jaffrey beat Ellon at Ellon last night 16-10 to progress into the Craigie Ladies Triples Final. The final will be played at Rothienorman Bowling Club on 25th August - congratulations and good luck to them in the final.
Grampian Under 25's team won their Scottish semi-final against West Lothian 128 - 108 on Sunday 15th July at Perth West End BC, and Inverurie Bowling Club had a healthy contingent in the team. Andrew Thomson was 2nd and Gary Cruickshank was 3rd to Stuart Paterson of Keith, and their rink lost by 1 shot (18 - 19). Jason Banks was lead to Connor Milne (Tarves) with their rink winning 26 - 24.
The Grampian team now play Lanarkshire on Sunday 22nd July at Houldsworth BC, Wishaw in the final. The team remains the same - which also includes Martyn Thomson as reserve. Good Luck to them all!
Grampian Ladies Champion of Champions 13/07/2012
Congratulations to Joyce Bruce who today claimed the title of Grampian Ladies Champion of Champions. Joyce edged past Maureen Sinclair of Ellon 21-13 at Kintore and becomes only the second Inverurie winner of this competition.
Benachie B. A. Knock Outs 13/07/2012
The first round of the Benachie Knock Outs were held last night and there were some handsome wins for our Inverurie teams. Graeme Thomson kicked off with a 21-5 win away at Pitmedden in the singles. At home, Steven Angus and Colin banks had a fine win over Dyce and Norman Burnett's fours team comfortably swept past Insch. Unfortunately, the triples skipped by Gary Macdonald lost out to a strong Pitmedden side, also at home and due to work committments, our District Singles champion, Gary Cruickshank had to scratch in his Champion of Champions match against Belhelvie. The quarter finals are on 2nd August - good luck to all.
Latest Scores 10/07/2012
Unfortunately, our Gents have had two disappointing defeats this week. On Monday night, they lost out by 21 shots to Harlaw in the Provost Taylor second leg. This now leaves them with a mountian to climb in the final leg at Harlaw in August as they are now 49 shots down.
The A and K Top Ten semi final was played tonight at Stonehaven. In a closely fought match, the game ended even on points, with Gary Cruickshank winning the singles against Alistair McIntosh and Steve Wilson's triple beating Graeme Penny. Stonehaven edged through by 4 shots - best of luck to them in the final.
Ladies Invitation Triples 2012 08/07/2012
Congratulations to the winning Ladies Triple from Cruden Bay, skipped by Natalie Marshall. They overcame Gayle Simpson's trio from Balgownie in the final 8-5. All scores are available in the Club Competition section. Thanks to all members who helped in any way with the running of the competition.
Tarves Invitation Pairs 08/07/2012
Congratulations to Andrew G. Thomson who yesterday won the Tarves Invitiation Pairs. Playing with Steven Farquhar, formerly of Kintore Bowling Club, they eased through their semi final by beating Ellon's father and son duo of Alistair and Callum Campbell 9-0. The final was a much closer affair, with the Andrew and Steven clinching the trophy on an extra end against Murray Park (Tarves) and Iain Craig (Banchory).
This years Ladies Invitation Triples is once again sponsored by I and K Motors and kicks off on Saturday 7th July. The sections have been posted in the Club Competitions section. Section winners and runners up will return for the finals day on Sunday 8th July. We are also pleased to have a Bowls Direct stall on the Saturday from 10am to 4pm. They supply all bowling goods eg bowls, shoes, clothing, bags etc. They stock Taylor, Henselite and Emsmorn brands. You can find all their products at www.bowlingdirect.co.uk
Grampian Ladies 29/06/2012
Congratulations to Joyce Bruce who yesterday made it through to the final of the Grampian Ladies Champion of Champions. Yesterday at Longside Bowling Club, she defeated home player Ann Leiper 21-20. We all wish Joyce well in the final at Kintore on Friday 13th July - she will discover her opponent on Tuesday after the other semi final has been palyed.
Benachie League 27/06/2012
Well done to the Benachie League Gents team who have finished top of their section. Following their hard fought win at Dyce tonight, they snatched the top spot from Kintore after their surprise 30 shot defeat against Belhelvie. Inverurie will now play Harlaw in the final at Kintore Bowling Club on 19th August at 4.00pm.
A and K Top Ten 25/06/2012
Congratulations to the Gents A and K Top Ten team who had a comfortable victory last night in the quarter finals. The team made the long journey to Inverbervie, which is traditionally a very difficult venue. All the matches ended up winning, and they now progress to the semi finals to meet Stonehaven. All scores available in the A and K section.
Ellon Invitation Triples 24/06/2012
Congratulations to Gary Cruickshank, Colin Banks and Steve Wilson who today won the Ellon Invitation Triples. After battling through the group stages, they came up against the formidable trio of Joanne Stewart, Kevin and Willie Beaton from Aberchirder in the semi final. They managed to squeeze through in a tight match with several burnt ends, and eventually won 6-5. The final was another closely contested affair, but the Inverurie trio scored a 4 at the 5th end to run out comfortable winners by 7-2 against Bill Macdonalds Ellon triple.
A and K Singles 22/06/12
The A and K singles quarter finals were held on 21st June at Inverurie in the pouring rain. Well done to Jason Banks who managed to get through to the final at Harlaw. He edged through against his Dad Colin in the semi final, who had earlier knocked out Steve Wilson in the quarter final 8-6, 5-4. Jason mangaged to win the semi final in a tie break set and will now play Brian Reid of Oldmeldrum in the final.
The final was played tonight at Harlaw but unfortunately, Jason lost out in straight sets.
Benachie Junior Singles 17/06/2012
Inverurie Bowling Club had a healthy contingent of young bowlers competing at this season's Benachie Junior Singles today at Kemnay Bowling Club. However, the entry of 6 was sadly reduced to 5 following Andrew Thomson's withdrawal due to injury. Congratulations to Martyn Thomson and Jason Banks who made it through today's qualifiers to set up an all Inverurie final on 19th August at Kintore Bowling Club.
Rothienorman Senior Triples 15/06/2012
Congratulations to Bill Dalgarno, Jim Whyte and Andy Wood who have won the Rothienorman Senior Triples. The final stages were held today following this weeks qualifying rounds, and in the final itself, they beat Alan Reid of Dyce 10-2.
Bowls Scotland District Championships 2012 14/06/2012
For the first time since 1959, Inverurie Bowling Club has a Bowls Scotland District Championships Singles winner. Tonight at Northern Bowling Club, Gary Cruickshank defeated Andy Duncan of Kintore to become District Singles Champion 2012. After taking an early 5-2 lead, Gary never looked back and went on to win 21-16. Gary now goes forward to the National Champonships at Northfield Ayr, and will face Michael Black of Carnoustie West End Bowling Club who qualified as District 4, Angus winner. Inverurie Bowling Club wishes him well in the finals which commence Thursday 26th July.
Boyd Invitation Mixed Fours 10/06/2012
This season's Boyd Invitation Mixed Fours competition was today won by Wattie Gray's Harlaw team, skipped by James Harper. This is the 10th year that the Boyd Trophy has been played in the fours format, and each year Inverurie Joinery and Building Services have been the sponsor. The final went to an extra end, with Harlaw eventually beating Kintore 7-6. The tournament was a great success due to the hard work of the members in the kitchen as well as Jim Whyte and Steve Wilson who kept the scores updated. All the scores are available in the club competitions section. We are also grateful to James Riddel with his bowlswear stall which was a big success. The commission from his sales of £117 was a welcome boost to club funds.
Don't Get Scared Get Checked! 08/06/2012
Last month, a PR agency from Edinburgh spotted our website and asked if Inverurie Bowling Club would support a campaign that they have been asked to promote. In association with the Scottish Government, Consolidated PR are working on the Detect Cancer Early campaign. For more details and a selection of pictures promoting the campaign click here.
Bowls Scotland Semi Finals 07/06/2012
Congratulations to Gary Cruickshank who has made it through to the Bowls Scotland District 3 Finals. Gary overcame a stern test from Polmuir's Martyn Orchard, but completed his fine victory with a superb three in the final end to win 21-16. His opponent in the final will be Kintore's Andy Duncan, which will be an equally tough test. It will take place on Thursday 14th June at Northern Bowling CLub and I'm sure he would welcome any support on the night.
Bowls Scotland District Semi Finals 05/06/2012
The Bowls Scotland District Championship Semi Finals 2012 will be hosted by Inverurie Bowling Club on Thursday 7th June, commencing at 7.00pm. Inverurie are represented by Gary Cruickshank who has made it through in the Gents Singles. He now faces Bon Accord county player, Martyn Orchard of Polmuir Bowling Club. Why not come along and support Gary and enjoy what should be an excellent night of bowling. The full programme can be found in the Bowls Scotland section.
Kintore Invitation Mixed Fours 05/06/2012
Jack Main, Irene Whyte, Jim Whyte and Marian Davidson
Congratulations to Jim Whyte's rink who on Sunday won the Kintore Invitation Mixed Fours. After winning their section, they went on to beat Ron Booth's Kemnay team in a closely contested semi final. The final was also a tight match, with Inverurie edging past Derek Walker's home Kintore four. Well done to all, and especially pleasing to see Marian back on the green following her recent illness. Attention now turns to our own Invitation Mixed Fours competition which takes place on Sunday 10th June, where teams will be playing for the Boyd Trophy. All groups and results will be appearing in the club competitions section soon.
Bowls Scotland District Championships
Congratulations to Gary Cruickshank who has strolled through to the Semi Finals of the Bowls Scotland District Championships. Gary had a comfortable 21-14 victory over Gordon Humble of Banchory tonight at Westhill, and now goes on to meet Martyn Orchard for a place in the final. Unfortunately, all our other representatives lost out narrowly, with Andrew Thomson going down 16 - 21 in the Junior Singles, Martyn and Graeme thomson losing 17 - 19 in the pairs and Andy Woods senior fours rink were beaten 16 - 18. The Semi Finals this year are being held at Cults and Inverurie on 7th June and Gary has been lucky enough to be drawn in the Inverurie half of the draw. Please come along next Thursday to hopefully see him reach this years finals at Northern Bowling Club.
Boyd Tournament Bowlswear Sale 28/05/2012
Our first Invitation tournament of the season is the Boyd Invitation Mixed Fours on 10th June. This year, we are delighted to have James Riddel in attendance with his Bowlswear stall. James is based at the Deeside Indoor Sports Centre and will be bringing with him a large stock of Henselite and Taylor Bowls Clothing and Equipment. This is an ideal chance for members to stock up on any essentials for the season.
Ladies District Championships 28/05/2012
One of our Ladies Triples teams have made it through to the semi finals of the Bowls Scotland District Championships. Along the way, Marian Davidson, Rhona Jarvis and Ann Bisset narrowly defeated another Inverurie triple of Irene Whyte, Wendy Dalgarno and Joyce Bruce by one shot. In the quarter finals they went on to ease past Pat Clarke's triple from Harlaw by 3 shots. We wish them well in the semi finals at Mintlaw Bowling Club on 9th June.
Inverurie are through to the Quarter Finals of the Top Ten after a convincing victory over Belhelvie. The spectators were treated to some excellent bowling in glorious sunshine tonight. The star of the show was Gary Cruickshank with a tremendous 21-6 victory in the singles. Both Pairs and Triples also had convincing wins with only the Fours losing out by a solitary shot. The next game will be another tough game, at Inverbervie.
The Bowls Scotland District championships are now at the quarter finals stage. Andrew Thomson is still on course to retain his title, and in a replay of last years final, he now plays Craig Burnett at Dyce. Gary Cruickshank is still going strong in the singles and now meets Gordon Humble of Banchory at Westhill. The pair of Martyn and Graeme Thomson also travel to Dyce to play Andy Duncan Snr and Doug Fraser of Kintore. Our senior fours team skipped by Andy Wood are also still in the hunt and now face Kittybrewster at Woodend. I'm sure they would all welcome any support.
E. J. Duncan Finals 20/05/2012
Finally this season, we were today treated to some proper outdoor bowling weather at Inverurie Bowling Club for the finals of the E. J. Duncan trophy. Unfortunately, our team were eliminated at the semi final stage by Oldmeldrum in the glorious sunny conditions. In the other semi final, Kemnay eased past Insch to set up a closely contested final. With the overall scores level in the final with one end left to play, the evergreen Robbie Cheyne ditched the jack with his first bowl to leave a near impossible recovery for Oldmeldrum. With his final delivery, Brian Reid's last bowl agonisingly dropped into the ditch, when he looked to have drawn the shot. Congratulations to our bowling friends from Kemnay on a deserved victory.
E. J. Duncan and Bowls Scotland Update 19/05/2012
Congratulations to our E. J. Duncan team who have reached the semi final of the competition. The final stages are held at Inverurie Bowling Club, commencing at 1.00pm on Sunday. Inverurie received a bye in the first round following Harlaw's withdrawal. After 15 ends in the second round against Pitmedden, the scores were tied so it went to an extra end. Both Jack Main and Margaret Christie lost a two but Bill Cassie's triple scooped a sensational extra end seven. Good luck to them tomorrow.
It was a successful week for our representatives in the Gents Bowls Scotland District Championships. Of the 8 entries in all of the competitions, only Jason Banks in the Junior Singles and Steve Wilson's fours team failed to progress. Best of luck to all those through to the third round on Thursday.
Message from Match Committee 13/05/2012
RINK ORDER OF PLAY
Following a proposal from the match committee which has been approved by the council of management, the following amendments have been made regarding rink order of play -:
For all club competition ties, the rink will be chosen by drawing rink at random using disks which are found by the scorecards. All remaining rinks available should be used in the random draw.
Any members who are using the green for a 'bounce' game should use the next available rink on the order of play board.
Rinks for Monday Triples and Tuesday Triples to be allocated by match committee.
Rinks for all Ladies and Gents Association matches to be allocated following discussion between Green Warden and Match Committee.
Members are advised that the above amendments should be strictly adhered to at all times.
CLEANER REQUIRED 11/05/2012
Sadly, our cleaner has had to resign from the post with immediate effect due to deteriorating health. We all wish Fobbie well and hope his condition improves. However, we now need to fill the position of cleaner quite urgently. If you are interested in helping out the club or are aware of anyone how might be interested, please approach any member of the committee to discuss.
100 Club Draw 11/05/2012
Congratulations to William Michie who was this year's 100 club winner. The second prize went to one of our Past President's, Paul Fallen. There are still spaces available for the coming year's draw, so if you are interested in joining the club's lottery, please see any member of the committee.
Bowls Scotland District Championships10/05/2012
The Gents Bowls Scotland District Championships kicked off today. Congratulations to all Inverurie's representatives on getting through tonight. The Pairs, Triples and Senior Fours B team all scraped through by a shot, whereas the Senior Fours A team received a welcome walkover on a day of poor bowling conditions! Congratulations also go to Joyce Bruce who won her Grampian Ladies Champion of Champions tie against Margaret Brown of Westhill, 21-20. All scores and draws have noe been updated.
Club Pairs /Bar Vacancies 07/05/2012
The first two rounds of the Club Pairs have been played and we are now at the Semi Final stage. Congratulations to all those who made it through to next Mondays semis. Entries for this competition were significantly higher this season and we believe this is due to the new format which gets the green full and everyone playing together. Unfortunately, the social aspect of this competition was slightly dampened on Sunday night with the bar being closed. This was due to the resignation of our bar convenor. I'm sure many members were disappointed that the bar was not open, however without members giving up there own time to help the club, the sight of the shutters being closed may become a commoner sight. Obviously, this is a position that needs urgently filled and will be discussed at the next committee meeting on Thursday 10th May. If anyone is interested in the role or able to assist with the bar rota, please contact any member of the committee as soon as possible.
Yesterday's coffee morning was once again a huge success. We managed to raise more than £700 for club funds, which easily beats last years total. A big thank you to Angela Banks in what was her first event since her appointment as social convener! Thanks also to all members who helped out on the day and setting up on Friday, as well as those who provided donations, items and baking. A special mention must go to the Kincardine O' Neil bowlers who must have bought half of all the baking items on Friday night!
Inverurie have made a reasonable start to the Aberdeen and Kincardine Fours League, amassing a total of 7 points from a possible 10. The league positions after week one as well as all the latest scores are available in the associations tab. Unfortunately, Drumoak have resigned from the league with immediate effect.
In the Forbes Hendry Association, the Gents managed to scrape through by one shot overall following the away rinks fine 15 shot victory at Upper Donside. Unfortunately, the Ladies fell at the first hurdle with both home and away triples losing out. Again, all scores are available within the associations tab.
Grampian Ladies Invitation Mixed Triples 05/05/2012
Inverurie Bowling Club today took the Grampian Ladies Invitation Mixed Triples by storm, with three triples reaching the semi final stage. Wilma Forbes, Ann and Derek Bisset were knocked out at this stage, leaving an all Inverurie final between Rhona Jarvis, Wendy and Bill Dalgarno and Elaine Buckingham, Margaret Christie and Gary Macdonald. Gary's triple edged it 6-2 in the final of the competition, hosted by Longside Bowling Club.
Aitchinar Trophy
The Aitchinar Trophy between Highland, Buchan, Bon Accord and Aberdeen and Kincardine was also held today at Stonehaven. Highland were eventual winners, beating Aberdeen and Kincardine in the final by 8 shots. Congratulations to Colin Banks, Jason Banks, Andrew Thomson and Steve Wilson who have all been selected to represent Aberdeen and Kincardine this season.
This years coffee morning will be held on Saturday 5th May from 10:00am til 12 noon. Tickets are priced at Adults £2 and Child £1. Stalls include Bric-a-Brac, Bottle Stall, Bakery, Plants and a Raffle. Members are reminded that any donations are welcome and are asked to come along on the evening of Friday 4th May to hand them in. Please note we can not accept any electrical goods.
Bowls Scotland District Championships 21/04/2012
The Bowls Scotland District 3 Championships draws have been made at the National Bowling Centre, Northfield. These have been uploaded on to the website in the Associations section. The draws can now also be found on the notice board at the club house. It is anticipated that the green will reopen on Monday 23rd April. The first competitive match this season is in the Aberdeen and Kincardine Fours League on Friday 27th April against Kintore. Teams have been selected and can also be found in the relevant section.
Opening of the Green 2012 15/04/2012
The new season was officially opened on Sunday 15th April by Irene Whyte, watched by a healthy turn out of members despite the wintry weather. Also in attendance were our guests from Harlaw, Alan McRitchie, from Kemnay, Liz and Ron Booth and from Kintore, Charlie Heron and Alan Miller. The "spider" was won by Andrew G. Thomson and a total of £50 was raised which will be donated to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Members enjoyed a short game of bowls and I think they just managed to avoid the snow showers. The highest up rink was Andrew G. Thomson, Kenny Gillies and Martyn Thomson. Following the Indoor Bowling Presentation, a superb spread of cakes and home bakes was enjoyed by all - a special thanks to those who provided and served the refreshments. A hamper donated by Angela Banks was raffled off and to complete a "clean sweep" for the Thomson family, this was won by Graeme Thomson. Unfortunately, the green has been closed again until further notice to allow further maintenance to be carried out. A selection of photos can be found in the Photo Gallery.
Benachie League Final Video 11/04/2012
To get everyone in the mood for the new bowling season, click on the link here. A great piece of bowling footage showing the Benachie League Final between Daviot and Oldmeldrum.
Bowls Scotland District 3 Championships 10/04/2012
After much deliberation, the Match Committee have selected the members who will represent Inverurie Bowling Club in this season's Bowls Scotland District Championships. To see the full list, please visit the Associations tab and look under Bowls Scotland. Good luck to all who have been selected.
Opening of the Green 09/04/2012
Well another year has flown past and the new outdoor season will soon be upon us again. All members, friends and family are invited to this season's opening of the green on Sunday 15th April at 2.30pm. The new council of management will be formally introduced, followed by a "Spider" and weather permitting, a few ends of bowling to kick the new season off. Following some refreshments, this season's indoor winners will be awarded their prizes. Here's hoping the weather is fine as this always encourages a good turn out. The Match Committee of Steve Wilson, Jim Whyte and Colin Banks have been busy behind the scenes planning for the season ahead. All the competitions have been drawn up and have been posted in the Club Competitions section, and will also be displayed as normal on Sunday in the club house.
Open Triples Finals 2012 06/04/2012
This years indoor open triples has been won for the first time by Keithhall. The team of Wattie Gray, Jim Duncan and Ian Wilkie got off to a bad start and trailed 5-0 after 2 ends. However, they rallied well and after a close battle throughout the match, the Keithhall trio scored a six on the 9th end and ran out comfortable winners in the end. The Rose Bowl was presented by Treasurer Bruce Middleton and the vote of thanks was given by Jim Duncan. It was great to see so many members down to watch the climax of another successful tournament. Thanks go to our Vice President Bill Cassie who deputised for Jim Whyte and took care of proceedings on the night. The completed draws and a selection of snaps of the action can be found here.
Indoor Open Triples 2012 01/04/2012
The first week of the indoor open triples has been completed. Nearly all the first round matches have now been completed, with 2 more on 2nd April. Both the finalists from last year are already out so this years tournament is wide open. Still flying the flag for Inverurie are Kenny Gillies triple of Olive McGillivray and Jim Beagrie, Barry Sangsters triple of Kevin Duguid and Graeme Stachan as well as Craig Beatties team of Alan Binnie and Stephen Mackie. Finals are played on Friday 6th, commencing 6.30pm. See the whole updated draw here.
A and K Season 2012 01/04/2012
All the information for the coming season has been uploaded for all the Counties of Aberdeen and Kincardine competitions. A reminder to all those bowlers who are interested in playing for the county team - a sheet is displayed on the club house notice board for the A and K team trials. Names should be posted on here no later than Friday 6th.
Bowling Green Maintenance 28/03/2012
Our Green Keeper Jim Clark and Green Warden Kenny Thom have been making the most of the recent fine spring weather. They have been flat out this week preparing the green for the new season. The grass has been cut several times this year already and today the entire green was scarified. This is the process where a machine similar to a mower removes all the dead grass and moss, thus making room for the new grass to grow. Manure and lawn sand has also been spread to help eradicate any disease and promote new growth. I'm sure the lads will have the green looking great for the opening on the 15th April.
Annual Indoor Open Triples 2012 24/03/2012
The ever popular Open Indoor Triples 2012 kicks off on Sunday 25th March, with play ongoing all the way through to finals night on Friday 6th April. To track the latest on the competition, click here.
Nominated Pairs League Update 21/03/2012
The Nominated Pairs leagues have been completed.
The semi final play offs on Wednesday 21st are as follows.
Margaret Christie and Elaine Buckingham 7-9 Andy Wood and Olive McGillivray
Barry Sangster and Bill Sangster 19-2 Stephen Mackie and Alan Binnie
Barry Sangster and Bill Sangster 19-6 Andy Wood and Olive McGillivray
Latest Club Sponsor unveiled 12/03/2012
Inverurie Bowling Club is delighted to welcome PomPrint Design Ltd on board as its latest sponsor. PomPrint provides a range of services that will enhance any company identity, including embroidery, printing and design. As part of the sponsorship deal, PomPrint have supplied the embroidery for the clubs new polo shirts which I'm sure everyone will agree are very smart. For a full list of the club's sponsors, see the Club Sponsor tab.
Bruce's Blog 11/03/2012
Bruce Stewart has been elected back on to the committee as Junior Vice President and has written the first blog of 2012. See his thoughs for the coming season here. Note change of the name of blog - apparently not only the wife ges to call him Brucie!!
New Merchandise Page 08/03/2012
The new committee convened tonight for the first monthly meeting of the new season. As usual, this commenced with the 100 Club prize day, the winners can be found in the Social Events/Fundraising section. The new club polo shirts are now available to order. We have a stock of 40 waiting to be snapped up in time for the new outdoor season. Along with other club merchandise, these can be viewed and ordered on the new Club Merchandise page. There has also been a request to investigate the demand for club jackets. If any members are interested, please contact Steve Wilson to discuss. Look out for the outdoor competition entry forms which will be posted out soon.
Benachie BA Annual General Meeting 04/03/2012
The Benachie Bowling Association Annual General Meeting was held today at Inverurie Bowling Club, along with the Forbes Hendry Bowling Association and Crowmallie Cup Bowling Association AGM's. The draws for all these associations have been posted in the relevant sections. The Crowmallie Cup now has a separate draw for the Ladies and Gents sections. Changes to the Benachie League are being implemented in time for next season. The top four from each section this season will form a new division one for season 2013. The bottom four from this seasons final tables will form next years division two. From then on, relegation and promotion will come in to play. From this season, the points format has also reverted back to 2 points for an overall score win. The 11 point system has been abandoned.
Annual General Meeting 2012 28/02/2012
President Jim Whyte
Inverurie Bowling Club's 128th Annual General Meeting was held on Sunday 26th February, where the new Council of Management was formed. Jim Whyte has been elected as President and is looking forward to his third term at the helm. Throughout his time as a member, Jim has always been available to lend a hand with any chores within the club, and I am sure he will carry out his duties in his normal thorough and professional manner. You can read Jim's welcoming message here, and you can also see the new Council of Management within the Home section. As you will see, there are still a few positions vacant. If you are interested in any of these positions and would like to do your bit to help manage the club, please contact Jim or any of his new committee members.
Aberdeen and Kincardine BA AGM 14/02/2012
The Counties of Aberdeen and Kincardine Bowling Association annual general meeting was held tonight at Northern Bowling Club. Mike Geekie of Pitmedden Bowling Club has been elected as President with Marshal Presly of Tarves being elected as Vice President. Mark Campbell of Rothienorman will sit as Junior Vice President. Inverurie has been drawn against Belhelvie in the Top Ten competition. The full draw, along with the A and K Fours League sections can be found in the Associations Section.
District 3 Councillor, Mike Nevill gave an update from Bowls Scotland. The main points of note are the proposed changes to the Districts, with the North part of District 3 joining District 2, and the remaining South part and Aberdeen City forming the new District 3. The Ladies Districts will come into line with these new areas as well. It is hoped these changes will be in place for season 2013.
Latest News 02/02/2012
The indoor league tables have been updated today. The ever popular nominated pairs leagues look to be going right to the wire. Players are reminded that the top two pairs from the Monday and Tuesday sections will play off on Wednesday 21st March with the final on Thursday 22nd March.
The Counties of Aberdeen and Kincardineshire annual general meeting will take place on 14th February 7.30pm at Northern Bowling Club, Aberdeen. This is an open meeting so all members interested in attending are welcome to go along.
The minutes for the January committee meeting have also been uploaded. Finally, you will notice that last years Latest News items have disappeared. They have in fact all been moved to the new Archive section of the website. As the new outdoor season progresses and new content is uploaded, all relevant entries from last season will also be moved to the Archive section.
We are now accepting entries for this season's ever popular Indoor Open Triples Tournament. For those unfamiliar with our annual tournament, this is a knock out competition played on short carpets. Once again Inverurie Bowling Club are indebted to our main sponsor, Davids Fashion Sport of Inverurie. For more information click here, you can also enter a team using the Contact section of the website.
Monthly Meeting Minutes 11/01/12
This year, a new feature has been added to the website. The Council of Management monthly meeting minutes will now be posted within the Home section. This will be a members only area of the website and will be password protected. To obtain the password, please contact the website using the contact form tab. All minutes will need to be approved at the following meeting prior to being posted, therefore there will be a approximately a monthly delay before new minutes appear. Hopefully, this will allow members to have a better knowledge of whats going on at the club. Feel free to use the contact form to provide any feedback that can be discussed at meetings. Similarly, if there are any more ideas for the website, please contact us.
Benachie Bowling Association Friendly 11/01/12
Every season, the Benachie Bowling Association play a friendly match against the Garioch Indoor at the Garioch Indoor Bowling Centre. This season, Inverurie Bowling Club are one of the association member clubs invited to attend. This seasons friendly takes place on Sunday 29th January at 2.00pm, high tea will also be provided. If anyone is interested in taking part and representing Inverurie B.C, please inform Match Secretary, Steve Wilson as soon as possible.
Message from the President 09/01/12
"As I near the end of my second year in term, I would like to invite all members to attend this years Annual General Meeting which will be held on Sunday 26th February. It is becoming increasingly difficult to elect a full Council of Management and a number of existing office bearers and committee members have advised that their intentions are to stand down. A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes to ensure the club operates successfully and for this to continue, it is imperative that all vacant positions are filled for the coming season. I would encourage members willing to be considered for next season's Council of Management to attend the AGM or for further details on the positions available or what's involved, please contact myself or any of the current committee members". | {
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Mosquitoes Defeated in Cuba Trial with Nuclear Technique
In Cuba, like in most tropical countries, dengue is a growing problem. Transmitted by mosquitoes, this viral infection causes high fever, muscle and joint pains, skin rashes, and, in the most severe cases, death. Globally, the number of dengue cases reported to the World Health Organization has increased eight-fold over the last two decades. The Cuban government is therefore aiming to tackle the spread of dengue by piloting a nuclear technique which can decrease mosquito populations.
The technique in question is the sterile insect technique (SIT): an approach to insect population control relying on the release of sterilised male mosquitos. Supported through the IAEA's technical cooperation programme and in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), a pilot trial of a SIT campaign in a Havana neighbourhood has reduced mosquito (Aedes aegypti) numbers by up to 90 percent last year and early reports indicate that cases of mosquito-borne diseases were completely eliminated in the last two months of the trial.
"In Cuba, controlling Aedes aegypti is a national priority," said René Gato Armas, an entomologist and head of the SIT group at Cuba's Pedro Kourí Tropical Medicine Institute. "After a major dengue epidemic in 1981, the government deployed an intensive national programme based on conventional methods which almost eradicated the mosquito in the late 1980s. Since then, however, epidemic outbreaks from imported cases have been frequent. Currently, dengue is considered an endemic disease in Cuba."
The SIT is among the most environment-friendly insect pest control methods ever developed. Irradiation, such as with gamma rays and X-rays, is used to sterilize mass-reared insects so that, while they remain sexually competitive, they cannot produce offspring. For the last five years Gato Armas has been working closely with experts at the IAEA and the FAO to collect baseline data and develop the pilot SIT trial as an alternative to mosquito control efforts that are declining in their efficacy and are damaging to the environment.
"Dissatisfaction with other mosquito population control techniques, such as sanitary inspection, larvae control and insecticides, has drawn the government to the SIT and lets sterilised mosquitoes do most of the work," said Gato Armas. He said that the indiscriminate use of insecticides has also triggered resistance to insecticides in Aedes aegypti, and the pilot SIT trial is the start to a more effective and environmental-friendly mosquito control programme. Conducted between April and August 2020, the pilot trial covered an area of 50 hectares in an isolated neighbourhood of southwest Havana, El Cano, which was selected as SIT intervention site. Arroyo Arenas, another neighbourhood of similar size, was used as an untreated control site.
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Q: how to stream web URL as video on YouTube android programmatically with youtube apis how can i stream web url on YouTube using with youtube apis in my android app. just like check this video...
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Taking it off! Vince Vaughn, 45, dares to go bare chested at the beach as he enjoys a day of swimming with his family
By Dashel Pierson For Dailymail.com
Vince Vaughn may be playing a ruthless crime boss on HBO's True Detective.
But the actor is really just a big, six-foot-five teddy bear who enjoys a lazy day on the beach with his family.
The 45-year-old actor stripped off his shirt on Sunday as he, his wife Kyla and his two kids hit the beach for some fun in the sun.
Fun in the sun: Vince Vaughn, 45, spent Sunday with his family at the beach in LA as he went shirtless
Getting close: Vaughn swooped his two-year-old boy Vernon up in his arms while at the beach
Family fun day: The Wedding Crashers star was also seen with his wife, real-state agent Kyla Weber
Donning black and grey Adidas workout shorts, the towering actor took the water on a sunny Los Angeles day.
As a Minnesota-native, Vaughn has never sported much of a tan and Sunday's appearance was no exception.
After dunking under and appearing visibly tense from the chilly water, the Wedding Crashers actor played with his two kids.
Chilly: After dunking in the water, Vaughn appeared to be a bit cold
Playing in the surf: The actor alsowaded in the water with his four-year-old daughter Locklyn and her friend
Dad's in control: Vaughn grabbed his son's arms and dipped his legs in the surf
Happy couple: Vaughn and Weber, married in 2010, seen here at a Los Angeles benefit in June
Vaughn and Kyla Weber, a real-estate broker, married in 2010 and have since welcomed a boy and a girl – Locklyn (four) and Vernon (two).
With his large frame towering over the tiny boy, Vaughn held Vernon's hands as he let the waves wash up his legs.
The actor was also spotted carrying the toddler, who wore a protective floppy hat, blue swim trunks and a rash guard.
He also waded knee-deep in the water as his daughter Locklyn and a friend played close behind.
Role reversal: Typically known for his comedic roles, Vaughn surprised fans when he was cast for season 2 of True Detective
Softer side: Last week's episode saw Vaughn's Frank Semyon show a softer side to a boy who just lost his dad
Typically a comedic actor, Vaughn surprised fans when he was cast in season two of HBO's hit crime thriller series True Detective.
With six episodes down and only two to go, fans and critics have had mixed responses to Vaughn's Frank Semyon, a struggling crime lord in the fictional East L.A. Vinci.
For instance, last Sunday's episode saw the actor attempting to comfort the son of one of his fallen cronies.
Many viewed this scene as corny or clichéd – an issue that could be blamed on the writing inasmuch as the actor.
Nonetheless Vaughn appears to have believable real-life sentimental qualities as he showed while interacting with his son.
And the actor appears to be continuing his mold-breaking spree as a serious actor with the upcoming thriller Term Life.
The film follows Vaughn as a criminal struggling to stay alive long enough for his insurance policy to kick in so he can give it to his estranged daughter (Hailee Steinfeld) as various hitmen are out to kill him.
Vaughn is joined in the film by his Swingers co-star Jon Favreau, Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, among others.
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EST crops up from the desire to explore new scenarios and grasp the meaning of the relations among them.
The relations between people and places, nature and built spaces, digital environments and manufacturing settings are a primary and inspiring resources.
EST operates at the edges of the disciplines of architecture and engineering in collaboration with other fields to find a new ways in place of consolidated methods and procedures.
EST believes in the opportunity to engage in the creative and production processes the critical issues of our time with a collaborative and playful spirit.
The stubbornness in working and an unshakable optimism help us to study the past and imagine a better future.
EST is a multidisciplinary office that deals with architectural design and offers graphics services and 3D advanced modeling. BIM technologies and parametric models are used for managing, in a clever way, common practices and research projects.
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Unimark Group has started work on the 135-apartment luxury residential project at Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, between ITC Sonar and JW Marriot in Kolkata on two-acres of land. The project would have a built-up space of 4-lakh square feet and is to be ready in the first quarter of 2019. Estimated cost of the project is Rs.300 crore. | {
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Farhad Alavi
Farhad R. Alavi is a Washington, DC-based attorney and Managing Partner of Akrivis Law Group, PLLC, a leading law firm in the field of U.S. sanctions, export controls, customs, and related investigations and white collar defense.
Mr. Alavi has practiced in major international law firms in Washington and Abu Dhabi (UAE). He has also written and spoken extensively on matters related to international business transactions, U.S. sanctions and export control laws, and Islamic Finance.
Mr. Alavi has been quoted in the Financial Times, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Asian Legal Business, and other major publications, has been published in the American Bar Association's International Lawyer journal, has appeared on BBC World, BBC Persian, China Global Television Network (CGTN), Voice of America (VOA) and others, and has taught Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses on international commercial transactions and U.S. sanctions laws. He is internationally recognized on the topic of sanctions and export control matters and has spoken on this topic throughout the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, representing clients from around the US and world on these subjects.
Most recently Mr. Alavi has secured the removal of a company off the U.S. Department of Commerce Entity List, represented clients on a number of civil and criminal investigations in the sanctions and export controls field, and obtained OFAC licenses for a variety of activities.
Mr. Alavi is admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. He holds a LL.M. in Banking & Financial Law from Boston University, a J.D. from George Mason University, and a B.A. in Economics and International Relations from Tufts University. Mr. Alavi previously served as an Adjunct Faculty member at Georgetown University Law Center. He is fluent in Persian (Farsi) and Spanish with knowledge of German, Arabic, and Turkish.
Mr. Alavi also administers the US Sanctions website USSanctions.com, a blog on sanctions regulatory matters.
A full professional biography is available on the Akrivis Law Group website.
e-mail: Farhad[at]ILCommentary[dot]com.
This website aims to provide notes and commentary on international legal, business, and political developments in economic and other sanctions. It is intended solely for information and entertainment purposes and should in no way be construed as legal advice. Laws, regulations, and policies change from time to time so some information on older posts can very easily be dated. If you have any questions or are unclear on any of the subject matters addressed or discussed on this site, please consult a licensed legal professional. Views presented in the comments and outside links do not necessarily reflect those of the website author. All external links on this website to articles and documents are external and provided for informational purposes only. They have no relation to the author of this website unless specified otherwise.
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Quotations and linkages do not imply any type of endorsement.
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How to gain a unique advantage in the marketplace?
Today, I wish to write about competitiveness through uniqueness.
Irrespective whether you are a startup, a job seeker or even a large corporation you always have to follow and adjust to the trends in the marketplace. You will shine by implementing the latest and more practical technical solutions.
I wish to give examples from my experiences in my profession. Whenever I wanted to be recognized among the many tens of thousands of job seekers and small businesses, I had to become an early adopter. For instance, the same happened with my accepting Java and .NET as my main goals at different times of major turns in my profession.
It is extremely important to follow trends in demand by consumers and corporations. Whenever you see a new technology emerging you could easily become an early adopter by learning and experimenting with it. If you gain experience in this technology you will automatically become unique in the marketplace. This is true both as a job seeker as well as a small business.
Currently, browser client technologies are increasing in popularity. Social media and mobile technologies are evolving and being accepted worldwide. In terms of devices, it is expected that there will be 8.6 billion handheld or personal mobile-ready devices including 3 billion smartphones with advanced web browsers by 2017.
"By 2017, there will be 8.6 billion handheld or personal mobile-ready devices and 1.7 billion machine-to-machine connections (e.g., GPS systems in cars, asset tracking systems in shipping and manufacturing sectors, or medical applications making patient records and health status more readily available, et al.). Regionally, North America and Western Europe are going to have the fastest growth in mobile devices and connections with 13 percent and 10 percent CAGR from 2012 to 2017 respectively."
I suggest that startups and job seekers pay attention to recent studies and reports on worldwide trends.
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Dr. Susan Harvey
Vice President, Worldwide Medical Affairs, Hologic
Dr. Susan Harvey is currently the Vice President of Worldwide Medical Affairs at Hologic Inc., a medical technology innovator focused primarily on women's health. She joined the organization in April 2019, and her current goal is to help elevate women's health and wellbeing worldwide. That includes her leadership role with the Hologic Global Women's Health Index, the most comprehensive survey – conducted in partnership with Gallup – about women's health. The Index provides a science-backed, data-driven roadmap for countries to improve the wellbeing of women and girls.
Susan was the Director of Breast Imaging for Johns Hopkins Medicine for over seven years, overseeing the organization's growth in the areas of clinical service, teaching, and research. She has worked in underserved and resource-scarce regions around the world to identify the most appropriate detection, diagnosis and treatment opportunities in these resource-constrained areas. Dr. Harvey's global health experience includes research in health literacy, screening and strengthening continuum of care models for women in Uganda and South Africa, the latter in partnership with PEPFAR.
Susan attended medical school at the University of Vermont (UVM) and completed her residency in diagnostic radiology at Yale New Haven Hospital before completing a fellowship in Oncoradiology with a focus in breast cancer care at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and The Dana Farber Institute in Boston. She joined the faculty at Brigham and Women's Hospital for four years, then returned to UVM where she continued practicing until 2005 when she joined Johns Hopkins Medicine as a full-time breast imager. While at Hopkins, Susan held leadership positions in the department of radiology including being the Director of breast imaging. She received many student mentoring awards in the School of Medicine, Bloomberg School of Public Health and in Biomedical Engineering as well as being elected as a member of the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence. Currently, Susan is on the Board of Directors for RAD-AID, a global NGO and Johns Hopkins Biomedical Engineering. | {
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Vienna, 1922: Peter Berg, a former judicial police officer, returns to his native city of Vienna after seven years in a Russian prisoner of war camp. The Austro-Hungarian Empire, for which he had joined the army, no longer exists. He feels like a stranger in the very young republic characterized by revolution, democracy and an atmosphere of innovation against the background of latent fascism, hunger and unemployment. He gets lost in a derailing society and decides to look for his wife who has left Vienna in order to embrace his daughter.
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On Saturday I had the opportunity to go to a brunch with some amazing women and listen to Allyson Reynolds from Power of Moms speak on Finding the Joy in Motherhood. To begin we all got up and said our biggest challenge in motherhood. I was one of the first to go, I felt flustered and nervous. I have so many struggles to choose from. I said that one of my biggest struggles is trying to show my love separately to all 4 of my children. To give them each their own attention and help them feel loved and unique. Yes, that is a big one, but I have so many more struggles. Don't we all? Being a mom is hard work. I think back to when my husband and I first started trying for a family and I am thankful that it worked out the way it did. I needed to go through years of pain and loss to get to where I was when I became a mom. I am a better mom for my trials.
YES! Finally that's what I have been saying, but it seems we are all trying to keep up with the Joneses. Why can't we all just say, "I'm going to be the best ME!"?
When I became a mom I was so excited and I had waited what felt like forever. I used to be a preschool teacher and I love reading so I was so excited to do the fun things I did with my preschool kids years earlier. I love holidays and love celebrating them with a little book, movie night, gift, or silly dinner. I am not the mom who goes to every new movie that comes out and takes my kids to McDonald's once a week. But that's ok. I am who I am. I have gone through some really rough times over the years with people making me feel like the things I did was for show. It hurt and I think I really slacked as a mom after that, because I didn't want to be judged anymore. Why did I listen to those hurtful comments and eye rolls? I lost out on precious memories because I was scared that I would be judged. I have never done things to impress others, I did them to make memories and be the mom I wanted to be for my kids.
Allyson said, "Life is long." I agree, I still have time to be the mom I want to be again. I want to give my kids the things that I think works for us, and not feel bad to post to social media. Being a mom is hard work, any mom knows it. It's not always a perfect picture, but it's also ok to remember the good times, because there are so many hard moments along the journey.
I agree with that. It is the hardest thing I've ever done, but really so many glimpses of perfection along the way, then I stumble again, then a beautiful sunset. Remember that you are doing a good job, no one is perfect. It's ok to cry and take a break and even complain a little bit. But also enjoy the good times. Don't dwell on those rough moments, move on and find joy in every day of mothering. That's what I am trying to do.
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Yahoo Sports December 30, 2019
Naoya Inoue (R) of Japan competes against Nonito Donaire of the Philippines during the WBSS Bantamweight Final at Saitama Super Arena on Nov. 7, 2019, in Saitama, Japan. (Toru Hanai/Getty Images)
It was late January and Xu Can and Jesus Rojas fought for a featherweight title that didn't receive a lot of attention. It turned out it deserved plenty, because it was an unbelievable match with almost nonstop punching and back-and-forth action.
It instantly became a Fight of the Year candidate.
In March, Sergey Lipinets and Lamont Peterson met in yet another bout that wasn't heralded all that much before the opening bell. It turned into one of those jaw-dropping matches that makes boxing so compelling.
Just three months into the year, having a pair of fights of that quality was a signal of what 2019 was about to become. For all of the dirt heaped upon boxing's supposed grave by fans and media who don't pay enough attention, this was a year in which there was a new candidate on an almost weekly basis.
Culling through my list, I whittled it down to five finalists:
Jarrett Hurd vs. Julian Williams
Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr. I
Adam Kownacki vs. Chris Arreola
Gennadiy Golovkin vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko
Naoya Inoue vs. Nonito Donaire
I was tempted to pick the Kownacki-Arreola fight because it was as my friend, the longtime pro wrestling announcer Jim "JR" Ross, would say, a slobber-knocker. But there were too many fights with too much skill involved to pick that, as much as I enjoyed it and as much as I shouted at the television while watching it.
Golovkin was under the weather when he fought Derevyanchenko, but it did not stop him from putting on a Herculean effort. What made it a great fight, though, is that Derevyanchenko fought with as much passion and intensity and was never out of the bout.
Williams upset Hurd in a dramatic back-and-forth battle in which there was nonstop action and constant momentum shifts. And Joshua and Ruiz both hit the deck in a slugfest that became the talk of the boxing world when Ruiz stopped Joshua to become the first man of Mexican descent to win a piece of the heavyweight title.
But the 2019 Yahoo Sports Fight of the Year goes to Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire for their pitched battle in the finals of the World Boxing Super Series' bantamweight tournament.
Donaire had been given up for dead several years ago, but revived his career after signing with promoter Richard Schaefer. He earned a spot in the WBSS and proved he was worthy of it by making his way to the final opposite Inoue.
Inoue is one of the most exciting stars in the sport, reminiscent in many ways of a young Manny Pacquiao. He's one of the best body punchers in the sport and he pushes a pace few can handle.
The veteran Donaire showed why many believe he'll secure a spot in the International Boxing Hall of Fame when he's finally done, as he managed to stand in there with "The Monster," and gave as good as he got throughout a compelling battle.
The drama unfolding before a huge crowd was remarkable, as the momentum shifted and neither man backed down.
It was a match that had everything, and it's the choice as the 2019 Yahoo Sports Fight of the Year.
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Ceannsaich: The Constitution lays out the duties and responsibilities of both the House and Senate for the Impeachment process. It is the duty of the House to Investigate and determine if the President has committed High Crimes or Misdemeanors, then to prepare the Articles of Impeachment that serves as the prosecutors package. They did this and voted to submit it to the Senate. The Senates role is to read and hear the Articles of Impeachment, as presented by the House Managers in their Articles of Impeachment. The Senate does not conduct a second Investigation of material and witness's not included within the Houses Articles of Impeachment, they merely hear the arguments for and against the Articles and decide to Impeach or not to impeach. Since Pelosi, Schiff and the Congressional Managers have stated repeatedly, both verbally and in writing their opening statements that "The case against the President of the United States is simple, the facts are indisputable, and the evidence is overwhelming," there is no need to call any additional witness's nor seek any other documents. They chose to bypass the Judiciary Branch rather than have the traditional procedure of the Courts ruling whose Constitutional Right; The House's Subpoena or the Presidents Executive Privilege, had more legal basis in regards to additional witness's and documents. Let the case stand or fall upon the merits of their so called exhaustive and through Investigation.
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'Stars' will grow on Yıldız Mountain
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'Stars' will grow on Yıldız Mountain: Star Mountain Winter Sports and Tourism Center starts to serve daily, excited the skiers in Sivas.
Ski National Team Coach İlhan Erzurum said that Yıldız Mountain Winter Sports and Tourism Center, which started to serve daily, will contribute to the training of new skiers in Sivas.
Starting the operation of Yıldız Mountain Winter Sports and Tourism Center, whose foundation was laid on September 15, 2013 with the participation of Minister of National Defense, İsmet Yılmaz, excited the skiers who complained that Sivas has not had any facilities for skiing for years.
Ski coaches and officials believe that thanks to this facility with international standards, more successful skiers will come out of Sivas.
Ski National Team Coach İlhan Erzurum told Sivas that Sivas' 2-year dream came true after the facilities on the skirts of Yıldız Mountain, which was 552 thousand 25 meters high, came into service.
Stating that the facilities were built very quickly after a long-term project and public opinion, Erzurum stated that Salih Ayhan, the Secretary General of the Special Provincial Administration, had a great contribution in the construction of the facilities.
Erzurum said, "Our minister, our deputies and many bureaucrats from Sivas have contributed. Maybe the establishment, which was made in 40-50 years in other ski resorts, took place here in the last 2 years. "
Erzurum said that there are remaining places, but they will be completed in a short time, said:
"Our first year this year is staff training. Mechanical plants are new. There may be some glitches, we are waiting for understanding from ski lovers and Sivas people. From our point of view, it is a sportive and pleasing development for tourism. Sivas has always been mentioned as the cradle of the ski and has trained many national athletes. From now on we can see that more athletes will be trained and many international organizations will be the host of this place. Everything was made with high quality and world standards. Maybe he was thrown many firsts in Turkey. The runways were made for the first time by tender method and to professional companies. "
Expressing that the public showed great interest in the facilities, Erzurum said, "There was a great interest in skiing in Sivas, and we think that this will increase gradually. The surrounding provinces have interest. There are those who want to come from Tokat. Ski club was established, they want support from us. "
Erzurum is pointing to a very high quality of the snow at the ski center next year, also artificial snow system with the introduction of the ski season in Turkey said they will be opened at the earliest centers.
Stating that everything is suitable for skiing on Yıldız Mountain, Erzurum stated that this place will be a very profitable ski center in terms of tourism and sports.
"It will be the heart of Sivas"
The General Secretary of the Special Provincial Administration Salih Ayhan also said that the public will be very interested in the opening of the season on Saturday, January 17.
Explaining that he saw the first interest in skiing in Sivas for the first time, Ayhan said, "This interest was said in public but I saw it for the first time and I was proud. We can see that our investment is not empty. When the facilities are finished in every sense, this will be the heart of Sivas in the winter season. "
Expressing that the ski center is like a toddler baby, Ayhan said, "Sometimes it may fall but we will remove it. We will overcome our shortcomings in time. This year, we will attach importance to education and promotion. "
Ayhan stated that they will provide a free shuttle service to the center for 17 months starting from January 2015, 3 and that the improvement works will continue on the Yıldız Mountain road and the standard will be increased.
Salih Ayhan stated that they will start doing activities at the facility with the completion of the 5-day facility, hotel and other equipment and said, "We expect guests from Kayseri in the season after 2015. "We will have the potential to host all the rock lovers on the route Ordu, Tokat, Çorum, Yozgat and Kayseri."
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Nothing special to report. I suggest we keep mapping the inevitable decline of the US, while never forgetting that Hillary is a douche bag and has Botox in her face. Although Trump is too polite to mention these facts during the forthcoming debate (Sept. 26), I'm hoping at least a few Americans will have them in mind. But wouldn't it be great if Trumpo were to suddenly declare, "Look, Hillary: the truth is that you are a douche bag, and have Botox in your face." I'm sure that one line would win him the election. | {
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Commissioner Howell Speaks at Gadsden Corps' Annual Dinner
05/16/2019 /in News /by Kirk Daniel
The Salvation Army of Gadsden, Alabama's Annual Dinner was held on May 14, 2019. It was an opportunity for the Gadsden Corps to meet with their community of supporters and volunteers and discuss their work in the community. The speaker and guest of honor, Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army Southern Territory, Commissioner Willis Howell, spoke about that work and the significant difference The Salvation Army can make in the lives of those in need. It was part of the Commissioner's initiative to remind the community of The Salvation Army's "Why" — why The Salvation Army exists and what it should accomplish.
Commissioner Howell spoke about the organization he leads as a safety net that can help save people who are fallen and hurting. It is a "mission and a vision of The Salvation Army that I am 100% behind," said Gadsden Corps officer, Captain Dennis Hayes, who introduced the Commissioner. As a former student of Commissioner Howell, Captain Hayes spoke of his dedication to the Army. And it was a dedication to that vision that the Commissioner continued to address.
Commissioner Howell's speech was about helping people in the world who are at spiritual risk in their life, as well as those in physical need. "If The Salvation Army stopped only with catching people when they fell; if all we did was stretch out our safety net to catch those who find themselves in free fall, people in communities all around the south, people would applaud," he said. As he continued, he made the point that the "why" of The Salvation Army, in Gadsden and all over the world, is to help people find something more. Commissioner Howell said,"We don't help people simply to help them, and that's that. We help people to, yes, get them back on their feet, but it also gives us the opportunity as The Salvation Army to talk to them about Jesus."
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Megan Fencil
Discovering Charlotte outside the car
Sustain Charlotte and Charlotte Chamber GreenWorks recently led a tour of the many sustainable options that our city's residents and workers can choose from for commuting, exploring, and even living without a car. The benefits of transit, walking, and cycling for transportation became quite obvious thanks to our incredible guest speakers! We learned how "out of the car" transportation options support sustainable urban land use, cleaner air, and economic opportunity.
At Scaleybark station, Dan Fogel explained the tour logistics.
We kicked off the tour at Scaleybark light rail station and rode together to Bland Street station, where UNCC Professor Emeritus Dr. David Walters explained how the construction of the LYNX Blue Line light rail has rapidly spurred dense residential development. He pointed out examples of poor design: "cars behind bars" ground-level parking, blank concrete walls at eye level, and parking lots facing the rail trail. We also learned about what's working well along the light rail. More ground-level retail establishments including a clothing store and several restaurants have opened in recent months. This investment will help to build South End's reputation as not only a convenient place to live, but also a fun and dynamic destination that's easily accessible without a car. What's still lacking in the South End housing boom is affordability. Charlotte is now the 21st most expensive rental market in the nation. The area needs more diversity of housing types and prices.
Branyn and Jordan led a group on bicycles from Bland St. to 7th St. station.
Then it was on to Uptown! Most of us rode the light rail, and several rode on their own bikes or B-cycles to 7th Street Public Market. If you've never been inside the market, you'll be amazed by how many vendors are available in this space! The market's Executive Director Chris Clouden explained how it provides small businesses with a steady stream of customers and low overhead costs, allowing them to start up and thrive at this location thanks to its proximity to the light rail.
Bob Cook from the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) shared an opportunity for everyone in the CRTPO region (Iredell, Mecklenburg, and Union NC Counties) to share their ideas and vision for the future of transportation. The CRTPO is engaging the public this summer as they prepare to update the Comprehensive Transportation Plan, a long-range document that represents the Charlotte area's long-term vision for how the transportation network should evolve to serve residents and employers. It includes all highway and street, bicycle, pedestrian, and transit projects. We encourage YOU to submit your input, too! The CRTPO staff have done a fantastic job of making the website and input process user-friendly.
Megan Green's air quality game showed us how different pollution sources contribute to ground-level ozone.
Traveling without a car also helps to keep the air that we all breathe clean. Megan Green from Mecklenburg County Air Quality reminded us that the 2016 summer ozone season will be a critical time for Mecklenburg to stay in compliance with the newer and more stringent EPA air quality standards for ground-level ozone. She led a game that kept us guessing about how much four different sources of pollution contribute to formation of ground-level ozone, a pollutant known to be harmful to human health at high concentrations. Not surprisingly, cars and on-road mobile sources are the primary contributor in Mecklenburg County.
CATS CEO John Lewis Jr emphasized the importance of investing in transit to build a vibrant city!
John Lewis Jr, CEO of CATS, inspired us with a vision of a more regionally-focused transit system than Charlotte has had in the past. Following a recent trip to Denver where he saw how a unified regional effort to serve people who live and work both inside and outside of that city, Lewis wants CATS to meet the needs of a changing and rapidly growing Charlotte population by implementing some of the ideas that have been so successful in Denver. We couldn't agree more!
The event ended with time for informal networking inside the market. We're thrilled by the enthusiastic feedback shared by our guests at the conclusion of the event, and we look forward to partnering with Charlotte Chamber GreenWorks in the future to bring you more exciting, educational, and active events!
Our guests enjoyed a fantastic cheese plate donated by Orrman's Cheese Shop.
Thank you to Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) for providing light rail tickets, and Orrman's Cheese Shop for their donation of a delicious appetizer tray for our guests!
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Melbourne, which tops the list as the world's most livable city, is a small, quiet city where people can get in touch with nature exploring the surrounding beaches and mountain regions. The city is home to a great mix of nationalities, and is known for its many European residents. The CBD is relatively compact, with convenient public transport services and bicycle-friendly roads. The cost-of-living is lower than that in Sydney, and if you can accept the fickle nature of the weather here it really is an extremely livable place. | {
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Thomas Stone High School has flipped over positive relationships in the past four years.
Four years ago, several staff at Thomas Stone were trained in Capturing Kids' Hearts, a program designed by Flip Flippen of Texas.
The basis of the program revolves around showing students trust and respect and helping teens become leaders.
At Stone, teachers have embraced a philosophy from the Flippen group that students need at least seven positive touches a day. Students at Stone get this when teachers stand outside classrooms and greet each student with a handshake.
"If you get each student at the door with a handshake, you get immediate understanding," said Thomas Stone Principal L.C. Martin.
Martin said he discovered the program during a workshop and encouraged faculty members to participate in it.
Martin said over the years the entire school has latched on to the philosophies of Capturing Kids' Hearts.
He said data indicate that the program has had a positive impact on the school.
For example, suspension rates dropped 30 percent from 2006 to 2007, student attendance increased 1.2 percent in the same year and staff absences have decreased by 35 percent from September 2008 to January this year.
Flippen, who was in town for business, stopped into Stone last week to meet students and staff and see how the program has helped.
Flippen said he spends most of his time visiting cities and giving speeches about his program. Visiting Stone was a treat for Flippen, he said.
"I never get to do this, I love this," he said.
Martin walked Flippen and Flippen Group consultant Travis Goodwin around to several classes including two leadership classes that the Flippen Group designed.
The Flippen group also works with corporate organizations to help build positive successful relationships in the workplace.
Flippen told students that he graduated towards the bottom of his class and worked hard to get where he is today. He said now he has a loving family of 20 children, many of whom were adopted from other countries.
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