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The Valleycrest Aquatic Association (VAA) is a non-profit organisation that works in partnership with the Borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro to provide an aquatics program at Valleycrest Pool.
Rick has worked as an IT professional for over 20 years. His volunteer experiences includes serving on the St. Anthony School governing board, 10 years a Scouts Canada leader, and a committee member for the Valleycrest Swimming Club since 2011. Rick started with Valleycrest Aquatic Association in the fall of 2013 and has served as President since fall of 2015.
Lorne has been employed for over 25 years at a major transportation company, holding various positions in Accounting and IT over that time. He volunteers as a hockey coach and team manager with Hockey Pierrefonds and Hockey Deux-Rives. Lorne has worked as a swimming official at many indoor and outdoor meets, and holds an Intermediate (Level 2) certification from FNQ. | 2019-04-26T04:17:05Z | https://www.vycpool.com/staff/board-of-directors/ |
Is ems valid for Scrabble? Words With Friends? Other games?
A river of northwest Germany flowing about 335 km (208 mi) to the North Sea at the Netherlands border.
To search all scrabble anagrams of EMS, to go: EMS?
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There has been many talks about Nigerian artistes doing songs glorifying drugs and thereby encouraging drug abuse in the society.
Well, if the adage “you are what you sing” is anything to go by, then it is safe to conclude that these artistes singing about weed and all kinds of drugs are “Baba Oja” while their fans are “Omo Oloja“.
Starboy Records boss, Wizkid is a certified weed addict as he has been spotted many times smoking hard.
A show promoter once said, “Even Terry Gsurrendered when he saw Wizkid smoking”. It’s certain that Fela too will fear Wizkid’s smoking habit in heaven.
This one no dey even hide am. Burna Boy has been spotted several times smoking in public. For Burna Boy, weed is life and probably his only source of inspiration.
In 2013, he released a song titled “Smoke SomeWeed” which is a strong proof of his love for weed. Round the clock, every single day, Burnakeeps burning the weed.
Wehdone sir, body go tell you soon!
The question of whether or not Davido is a “Science student” first sprang up when his voice began to sound froggy. At some point the singer started showing off his smoking lifestyle on social media, afterall he is O.B.O.
He is Alaga of many things and weed is one of them. Meanwhile, the “Ponmile” crooner is not fond of showing off his love for weed but he is an OG in the game.
The YBNL boss is another big fan of Weed. He’s been attacked so many times for some his songs that seemed to be glorifying drugs. Apparently, baddo has been inspired many times by weed.
Yea! some element of “weedspiration” can be noticed on songs like “Wo“, “Science Student“, “Update” and lots more. Someone that can prepare an album of over 10 tracks in 48hours, if not “weed” what else do you think gives him that drive?
Meanwhile it is advisable that fans of these artistes not to follow their weed smoking lifestyle. Obviously, these artistes are celebrities with so much money to foot medical bills for any ailment that strikes them as a result of drug intake. Be warned!! | 2019-04-23T08:53:18Z | https://boomnaija.com.ng/2018/08/01/5-nigerian-artistes-who-are-confirmed-weed-smokers-no-3-cannot-do-without-it-daily/ |
This statistic depicts the percentage variation in sales volume of manufactured tobacco in Italy during the first quarter of 2017, by product. According to data, the sales volume of cigarillos experienced a huge growth in the first quarter of 2017, when compared to the same period of 2016 (103.2 percent). The quantity of fine-cut smoking tobacco sold grew by 6.6 percent, while the amount of sales of cigarettes decreased by 5.7 percent.
*Compared to the first quarter of 2016. | 2019-04-20T17:03:12Z | https://www.statista.com/statistics/867264/percentage-change-in-sales-volume-of-manufactured-tobacco-in-italy/ |
In our biggest issue ever, the Information Architecture Institute (IAI) Newsletter features news about IAI and our partner's sites: Asis&t Bulletin, Boxes and Arrows, and the Web Indexing SIG. We have also added a list of conferences, workshops with great discounts for members and job postings at the end, so scroll down!
First of all, a hearty thanks to the new Board of the IAI for letting me write you one last time in an official capacity. Having served on the Board of Directors for four years (and president for the past two), I've been asked to highlight some of the dramatic changes the Institute has undergone since 2004.
Let me start by saying that had I not been elected to the Board in August 2004, I probably wouldn't have renewed my membership. My perception was that the Institute was an elitist club. And apparently I was elected because others saw things the same way Ð I was seen as a change agent.
Although a perception is always "true" in the eyes of the beholder, my perception back in 2004 was certainly ill-informed; our founders had set out along a difficult path Ð clearly more difficult than they had first thought. And organizational transparency, then as now, was a hot topic in the community.
Back in 2004, we had around 500 members Ð but no one was quite sure. At best, we hoped people were paying their dues. We didn't answer a lot of our e-mail because we didn't always get the mail to begin with. One thing we did know, our churn rate was dismal. In order to address these growing problems, the 2004-5 Board decided to meet weekly rather than just twice a month. We have done so ever since, which comes to just under 200 Board sessions during my tenure.
So, what have we accomplished? Plenty!
Numerous initiatives that were wishful thinking back in 2004 are now a reality. And many of our original initiatives have become full-fledged member benefits, including our job board, annual salary survey, and mentoring program. We've also helped put IA on the corporate radar. This past January, Fortune magazine published a special advertising section featuring information architecture and the Institute. Our website is better focused. A book project is in the works, too.
To help improve transparency, we now have a monthly newsletter Ð each prefaced by a letter like this from a Board member. Our Annual Report has grown to 21 pages of management discussion and financials. The past three years, we've also held live annual meetings in conjunction with the IA Summit.
Our conference, IDEA, the brainchild of past-president Peter Merholz, is now going into its third successful year. We've also awarded six progress grants to worthy research projects. We are about to announce our very own peer-reviewed journal (ETA for the first issue: March 2009). And today's members now enjoy over 45 free or discounted events each year Ð plus virtual events in Second Life.
Today, we have three paid staff members. We have over 120 active volunteers registered on Basecamp. Over 600 volunteer hours are donated to the Institute each and every week. And we answer our mail. Churn is down; we have around 2000 members in over 80 countries. That's because the IA Institute now provides more bang-for-the-buck than any other organization in the interactive arena.
Of course, our membership continues to grouse about the Institute's leadership. Thank goodness Ð perhaps this will inspire even more people to get involved. In the meantime, I'm proud of the results we've achieved these past four years. I'm honored to have served with so many talented individuals. And I'm looking forward to holding a vacation without searching for a landline each Wednesday for the weekly conference call.
The annual IA Special Issue of the ASIS&T Bulletin offers articles from some of the best presentations from this year's IA Summit. Tingting Jiang's and Sherry Koshman's "Exploratory Search in Different Information Architectures" treats exploratory search and better user experience. Gene Smith's "Tagging: Emerging Trends" describes how top-down hierarchies and bottom-up user-contributed classification are now being used together. Luke Wroblewski's "The Information Architecture Behind Good Web Forms" outlines a straightforward, effective approach for forms that actually work, Nathan Curtis' "Audiences & Artifacts" considers design documentation from a business point of view, and Leah Buley's "How to be a User Experience Team of One" is a practical blend of philosophy and applicability.
Completing usability testing in a short amount of time is a challenge that consultancies and development teams often face. In the first part of a two-part series, Paul Nuschke describes how to cut time out of the preparation leading up to a study. Part two will discuss how to run the study and analyze the findings.
Online forms can be challenging as even in their utility and necessity, we generally need to lure users to complete them. Afshan Kirmani takes the example of an online email application form and explains some fundamental principles that can help us design effective forms.
The Web Indexing SIG (Special Interest Group) promotes the human indexing of Web sites and HTML documents.
Events on the IAI Calendar website offer discounts to members. We are always looking for new partners and events we can share with our membership and newsletter subscribers. If you would like to promote your event, please contact events AT iainstitute DOT org.
The Calendar is bursting with events, check out the full listings online!
Registration is open! Pre-conference program available! Speakers announced! The third annual IDEA Conference, the IA Institute's own take on design for an always-on, always-connected world, is coming to Chicago this fall.
In this day-long workshop, Lou RosenfeldÑco-author of Information Architecture for the World Wide Web and the forthcoming Search Analytics for your Site: Conversations with your customersÑwill combine lecture, discussion, and extensive hands-on exercises to cover the basics of site search analytics. He'll show you how spending even an hour a week analyzing your search queries can help tune and improve your site's content, navigation, metadata, and search performance, and expose new opportunities for improving your business strategy.
Attend Steve Krug's workshop the following day and receive additional discount.
IAI members can use code "IAI2008" to receive a 15% discount for Steve and Lou's workshops (if registering on Lou's site, please use the fax option only).
Held in the high tech sector in Burlington, Massachusetts, the theme of the 10th Annual Documentation & Training East Conference is Producing Quality Content. The event includes a special focus on both software documentation project best practices and translation and localization issues. Companies that practice what they preach will be showcased. Paid registration also includes access to 2 days of hands-on software training workshops, choose from Adobe Technical Communication Suite, MadCap Software, Author-it, and XMetaL at no additional cost!
Contact Melissa at membership AT iainstitute DOT org to receive the code for your $200 off the registration price ($799 for IAI members!).
Smart Experience is offering IA Institute members 10% off these fall workshops contact membership AT iainstitute DOT org for the discount code or login into the IAI Member Center and go to Member Discounts Section for your link.
With case studies and practical tips from Australia's leading organizations (including Sunguard NZ, Sparke Helmore, TabCorp, AMP and more!), this one-day conference will demonstrate how organizations are weaving social media tools into their existing intranet framework to enhance functionality and create two-way communication.
During the course of this intensive one day event, an expert line-up of speakers (including University of Melbourne, Sensis, Blake Dawson Waldon, Department of Water WA and more!) will talk you through the steps you need to take in order to exploit the benefits of social media when related to your organizational taxonomies. Taxonomies are a fundamental part of your information architecture for the management and organization of content. With the introduction of 2.0 tools and applications, their importance has never been so prevalent.
During this two-day intensive master class, Indi will give you a deep understanding of people's motivations and thought-processes, along with the emotional and philosophical landscape in which they are operating. You use mental models to align your design strategy with how people work. This intensive two-day course will help product designers, web designers and business strategists develop digital, physical, and environmental interactions that help people accomplish their goals.
these courses are incredible deals!
Price $250. Open to the public.
IDEA and the IA Institute would like to thank all of our sponsors. For the first year, IDEA sponsors can participate in the conference sponsoring speakers, holding receptions, and hosting booths in our exhibit hall. Visit our sponsors websites for information on products, consulting, and job openings!
Agency.com is our exclusive Platinum sponsor for the IDEA Pre-conference on October 6. Thank you Agency.com for helping to present this excellent workshop.
Aquent is the world's leading traditional and web marketing and design staffing agency, with 68 offices in 16 countries. We match professionals with freelance, contract, try-before-you-hire, and full-time job opportunities at top organizations.
Comcast Interactive - IAI is proud to welcome Comcast Interactive as the first platinum sponsor of the 2008 IDEA Conference.
Manifest Digital is a uniquely integrated next-generation agency. Founded in the principles of customer-centered design, we have evolved our heritage to incorporate the right mix of once disparate skills: business strategy, brand, marketing, interactive, usability, and technology. We communicate with each other and our clients in a build-to-think process that employs user-centered methods in new ways. The result is innovative--from evolutionary to revolutionary--depending our client's market needs. Build a better website, create vibrant online communities, or tightly integrate multi-channel marketing. Use our custom marketing platform or your own technical foundations. Regardless of your specific need, Manifest Digital will close the distance between you and your customer.
Yelp brings you "Real People. Real Reviews." IAI is proud to welcome Yelp as a Platinum sponsor of the IDEA Conference. Visit their booth at the IDEA Conference for Chicago Yelp Information and more.
Bloomberg is the leading global provider of financial data, news and analytics. The BLOOMBERG PROFESSIONAL service media services provide real-time and archived financial and market data, pricing, trading, news and communications tools in a integrated package to corporations, news organizations, financial and legal professionals and individuals around the world.
FatDux is a Gold sponsor of the IDEA Conference. Offering three student scholarships to the IDEA Conference, IAI is truly grateful to FatDUX and the excellent opportunity they have provided to students.
The IxDA is a member-supported organization committed to serving the needs of the international interaction design community. With the help of more than 1,500 members worldwide, we provide a forum for the discussion of interaction design issues.
Mad*Pow is an experience design studio that partners with industry leaders to create intuitive websites, internal systems, applications and interactive media. Our user-centered and business-aligned methodology merges the science of human factors with the art of digital design to create unique and easy to use experiences. Visit us at the IDEA Conference and at www.madpow.net.
Sapient Interactive - What does it mean to be the largest independent interactive agency in the world? Besides everything you'd expect, award-winning creative, genius marketing, and technology prowess, it means people come to Sapient because they share an all-embracing desire to do things differently. To never feel like it's an assembly line. To do groundbreaking work on a daily basis. That's why Sapient Interactive is powered by some of the most original, ambitious interactive professionals you're likely to meet. It's an ideal environment for the entrepreneurially minded. Sound like you? Then we should probably talk.
TandemSeven designs, architects and builds user interfaces for world-class business applications and portals. We specialize in creating usable, intuitive interfaces for complex global applications. Headquartered in the greater Boston area, TandemSeven has designed and developed usable applications for numerous global companies, including 1-800-FLOWERS, Campbell Soup Company, Citi, FXall, Hasbro, LeapFrog Enterprises, Morgan Stanley, Orbitz Worldwide and Siemens Corporation. Visit us at www.tandemseven.com.
Rosenfeld Media publishes short, practical, and useful books on user experience design. Our books explain the design and research methods that web professionals need to make informed design decisions. Visit them at rosenfeldmedia.com. | 2019-04-19T18:34:52Z | https://www.iainstitute.org/news/october-2008-newsletter |
The new Future Post fence posts will be available in the New Year.
Fonterra Brands New Zealand’s (FBNZ) sustainability and environment manager, Larisa Thathiah, said the posts are a new way for farmers to improve their on-farm sustainability.
“This partnership provides farmers with an environmentally-friendly fencing option, made from the packaging of our farmers’ milk, which is pretty special,” Thathiah said.
Last year, the Co-op partnered with SKYCITY hotel to turn Anchor Light Proof milk bottles into shampoo, conditioner and body lotion bottles for guests.
Managing director of Future Post, Jerome Wenzlick, said the company is repurposing waste that could have gone to landfill and turning it in to a valuable product for consumers. | 2019-04-20T19:02:46Z | https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2018/11/12/Fonterra-plastic-to-be-turned-into-farm-fence-posts |
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly | I have but one voice.
I read this quote by a respected leader I know, and I felt myself feel tension in my thoughts towards ideas like this.
You see, over the past year I’ve been learning what it means to feel pain, to acknowledge hurt, to understand disappointment, and to allow myself to sit in those moments WITHOUT trying to see the positive side.
I grew up believing and being taught to always see the positive, and not to dwell on the negative. That we must never be sad or angry or frustrated or discouraged for too long, because that would somehow be a reflection of a lack of faith. And while seeing the positive in all situations that doesn’t necessarily sound like a bad thing, let me share with you how that impacted me as I developed into an adult.
As I got older, I found myself unable to relate with people when they were hurt or angry or upset or frustrated, because I had never allowed myself to feel those things. On top of not being able to relate, I found myself feeling impatient when someone couldn’t “pull themselves up” or “see the positive”. I would spend my energy trying to convince them that everything happens for a reason and that God had plan.
Here’s the problem. It’s not very comforting when you’re in the midst of deep hurt or anger and someone tries to put a God-spin on it… when you’re feeling very REAL, VALID emotions, and someone seems to not care and instead tries to force you into a happy place. Sometimes as Christians we can be pretty lousy friends. We’ve trained ourselves to rebuke, to challenge, to resist, to persist…. but what happened to sitting quietly next to someone in pain and allowing ourselves to enter into that with them? What happened to empathy, compassion, mercy, love, kindness, gentleness, patience…? These were things that were sadly lacking in my interactions with people who were hurting.
Thankfully, God started opening my eyes to these things, and began showing me how to change the ways I interacted with those who were hurting. Instead of trying to find the solution, I let them cry, rage, vent, sit in silence, question…. All the things we may need to do in order to release what we are feeling.
However, there remained a missing link in my own story. While my response to those in pain changed significantly, internally I felt blocked off from them because I was having a difficult time relating to the feelings they were experiencing. I knew I had things in my life that should have made my angry and sad and hurt and traumatized… But I had never felt the emotion, and started to realize that wasn’t healthy. For about 27 years of my life I didn’t allow myself to feel the weight of those difficult emotions. I had it so engrained in my mind since childhood that those not-so-lovely emotions were bad, and therefore best kept hidden inside to never be seen by others. I didn’t know what it looked like to express those emotions and not feel guilty about it.
Once again, God gently showed me the ways in which ignoring my own hurt was actually unhealthy. For being someone who aims to be genuine and authentic, there was a big, gaping hole when it came to my pain. I felt guilty to say I was upset, I felt ashamed to admit I’ve had traumatic experiences in my past, and I felt fear of what people would think if they knew that alongside the deep, tremendous joy I have in Christ, there also lies mourning and sorrow for the difficult roads I’ve walked.
One of the ways God revealed this missing link in my life was through loneliness. I started feeling like I wasn’t fully known…. that my friends were only my friends based off of the good things about me, and that if they truly knew the areas I was broken that they wouldn’t see me the same way. But I came to a point where I realized that I’d rather be fully me and know that I am being the most real, authentic version of myself I can be, than continue feeling like I am not fully known.
So I began letting people in. I started introducing more difficult truth into my vocabulary. I began taking steps towards healing and freedom through counseling.
For the first time, I’ve heard friends use words like “brave” and “courageous” and “real” and “strong” and “beautiful” and I’ve believed them. You know why I’ve believed them? I believe them because they have seen me cry. Not cute, sniffly teardrops…. but full on snot-filled uncontrollable sobs that contain so much hurt and doubt and fear and shame and pain that I KNOW they have seen the true me. Boy have they seen the true me. They’ve allowed me to recount painful memories. They’ve allowed me to express intense emotions. They’ve allowed me to question. They’ve been silent when I needed a moment to process, spoken gently when I needed care, and encouraged boldly when I needed truth.
Now these moments aren’t shared with everyone. I’ve chosen who I’ve allowed myself to enter into these difficult emotions with, and in the right timing… but in those moments it’s been transformational. My eyes have been opened and as tears have fallen, a weight has been lifted and new life has been given.
As I go back to this phrase, I come to this conclusion: As we train our minds to see the good, let’s also train our minds to acknowledge the bad. We live in a fallen world, where sin and destruction are present. They affect our lives in very real ways, and ignoring them is an unhealthy way to react.
However, we are not without hope! This process of me revisiting the hurt in my life has been anything but hopeless. In fact, the further I’ve leaned in and wrestled with these things, the more I’ve seen God at work. I’ve experienced his love in entirely new depths. I’ve understood his mercy in completely new ways. I’ve relied on his gentle strength like never before. I’ve seen my vulnerability breed authenticity in relationships. I’ve felt the weight of my brokeness, but the beauty of his redemption.
We will never truly see the good if we can’t acknowledge the bad.
You see, the more I understand pain and brokenness, the more I see God. Somehow, in the midst of this chaos of life, God has shattered every human understanding of cause and effect, and redefined the good that can come from the bad. It shouldn’t make sense that as I acknowledge my hurt, I feel more joy… and yet that is exactly what God is doing in me!
So to all of this I say: embrace who you are. The ugly, messy, sinful parts, along with the beautiful, redeemed, gifted parts. Seek to be authentic, even in pain, and train your mind to know the truth of who God is and his heart to see redemption in His people. That is the good we can see in every situation, my friends.
And now I leave you with this video clip of the movie/song I named this blog post after: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Random fun fact: I used to (ok, sometimes I still do) play a version of this song transcribed for piano and it was one of my favorites to play on piano. | 2019-04-24T12:28:21Z | https://megansauder.wordpress.com/2016/03/31/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ |
To pay a Bitcoin invoice, you will need a working Bitcoin wallet and some bitcoins to make the purchase. See the instructions for setting up a Bitcoin wallet on Electrum, as well as our guide on buying bitcoins with your Credit or Debit Card.
There are four ways to get the invoice Bitcoin address into your wallet: (1) manually select and copy the Bitcoin address from the CoinGate invoice to your wallet; (2) click the copy button, and paste the invoice Bitcoin address in your wallet; (3) click Pay with Bitcoin on the invoice, which will open up Electrum with the correct invoice Bitcoin address and payment value already inserted in the required fields; (4) scan the QR code with your mobile Bitcoin wallet or with Electrum.
In Electrum and other wallets, you can also include a Description, which will later remind you what you paid for.
If you are making a small purchase, the transaction will be confirmed immediately. Meanwhile, if the transaction is bigger, you may have to wait for it to be confirmed by the Bitcoin network. See the screenshots below.
Seeing either of the two windows below means that you do not need to do anything else – your Bitcoin invoice is paid! Great job – the merchant is notified and will soon process your order.
If you want to pay the Bitcoin invoice value using two or more different wallets or different Transaction IDs, rest assured – this is possible, and please see the part on underpaid orders in the following section.
Three things, really. One, you may accidentally (or purposefully) pay too little. Two, your Bitcoin invoice might expire before or after you make a transaction. Three, you can pay too much. Let us go over all of these scenarios, and what you should do if you are facing any problems.
Most likely, this is the case if you make a transaction, yet the Bitcoin invoice does not switch into confirming/paid state. In the updated invoice (see below on the left) you will see the amount of bitcoins that you sent, as well as the amount that is still left to pay (in the blue box). You should make another transaction to cover the underpaid amount before the invoice expires.
On the other hand, if the invoice expires, you will be displayed a refund form (see the next section on what to do with an expired invoice).
Nevertheless, you should not worry, because your bitcoins will reach us at some time. What you should do is monitor the CoinGate invoice status every once in a while, because the invoice form will update immediately when the transaction is broadcast to the Bitcoin network.
(2) The invoice will remain expired, but you will see your Transaction ID on the Bitcoin invoice. This means that your seller may still accept your late payment, so hold on for a little while, and contact your seller if you have not already.
That is it! These are all of the scenarios that you may face when paying our invoice with Bitcoins. We recommend sticking to Electrum to minimize the risk of expired invoices and underpayments. Refer to our guide here for setting up Electrum. And if you need to buy some bitcoins quickly, use our credit card option for purchases between USD 50 – 5,000 (click here to read our step by step guide on paying with credit / debit cards).
We hope that reading this guide has helped you understand how to pay for a CoinGate invoice with Bitcoin. If it was your first time making a transaction and you found it difficult and tiring – we assure you that the second time will be much much easier.
The post How to Pay for a Bitcoin Invoice? Step-By-Step Guide appeared first on CoinGate Blog. | 2019-04-23T08:06:55Z | http://supracoin.com/how-to-pay-for-a-bitcoin-invoice-step-by-step-guide/ |
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After years of turbulence, the F-35 together with other developments such as UAV’s will redefine the application of Air Power for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members. The program has progressed to such an extent that the fielding forces are preparing for operational capability. In June 2013, the United States Marine Corps and Air Force declared their intention to field early Initial Operational Capability with Block 2B software in 2015 and 2016 respectively. In support of the decision, General Amos, The Commandant of The Marine Corps, stated that it “will provide an airplane that will deliver more weapons, be more capable, be stealthier, have more capabilities, more information assurance, more information dominance, than anything we’re flying today in the United States Marine Corps”.
To understand the F-35 as it exists today, it’s valuable to examine the origins of the program. In the early 1990’s, the United States Department of Defense launched a tri-service combat aircraft recapitalisation program called the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). The intent of the program was to leverage recent major investments by the U.S. in technology, introduce true service interoperability and achieve economies of commonality and scale as legacy combat aircraft fleets were to be replaced. The ongoing U.S. National Security strategy to require coalition based operations had also revealed significant capability gaps between the equipment utilised by U.S. and allied air forces.
Component Commanders were impacted by these shortfalls and a decision was made to allow participation by selected allied nations in the development and procurement of the JSF. Seven additional NATO countries (U.K., Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Turkey) and key NATO partner Australia were asked by the U.S. to join the program following the contract award in October of 2001. These relationships were codified in formal bi-lateral Government to Government agreements for the initial stage.
The joint capability and industrial tenets established by the F-35 Program are a precursor to the Smart Defence Initiative embraced by the Alliance in 2012. From their public position on the topic, NATO has stated that “… the other Allies must reduce the gap with the U.S. by equipping themselves with capabilities that are deemed to be critical, deployable and sustainable, and must demonstrate political determination to achieve that goal. There must be equitable sharing of the defence burden. Smart defence is NATO’s response to this.” The world financial crisis since 2008 serves to reinforce the value, efficiency, and priority of the F-35 Program in executing this NATO initiative to confront crisis management in the immediate future.
Go deep into a double digit Surface to Air Missile (SAM) threat environment to destroy moving and mobile targets through the weather while outnumbered by advanced fighters equipped with advanced air-to-air weapons. Perform the mission from any base and at a lower cost than legacy programs.
To achieve these goals, the F-35 program pursued a more highly integrated NATO industrial base to maximise the capabilities of the Alliance. The international design and manufacturing aspects of the program, however, diverge from traditional offset mentalities, which are in comparison inefficient, costly, and historically limited to only those airplanes being purchased by that specific nation. The F-35 program introduced a new economic model based on ‘competitive best value’ where industrial concerns in each of the partner countries were allowed to compete and win work on F-35. As long as competitive cost and quality standards are maintained, the industries of the partner nations are allowed to supply parts for each aircraft produced. Significant outreach work was done by the US industry team supported by the various US agencies to help align the world class capabilities of the NATO industrial base with JSF opportunities. All eight partner countries produced parts flown on the first test airplane and continue to produce components today.
With the test fleet now surpassing 5,000 total flights, confidence in the maturity of the program is intensifying as the typical technical problems faced by a developmental program of this size have been resolved as they have arisen. While risk remains in the program, it is expected that emerging issues will continue to be solved as their predecessors were.
Significant numbers of aircraft have been produced as well. To date, 235 tails have either been delivered or are on order. The first partner country, the United Kingdom, is operating three training jets at Eglin Air Base. The second partner country, the Netherlands, has two aircraft flying that will be used for Operational Test & Evaluation. The common training facilities, established first at Eglin AFB and coming online at Luke AFB in 2013, embody the principles of NATO’s Connected Forces Initiative, providing “overarching collective training so that Allies can come together and be ready for any eventuality” and “better use of technology [as] a key means to facilitate the ability of Allied and partner forces to work together”. By 2018, 416 F-35s are projected to be delivered to NATO countries with an estimated 49 aircraft operating in Europe.
Eight of the nine F-35 partner nations are members of NATO and the aircraft will be the backbone of future air operations. The F-35 will provide capabilities throughout NATO that are currently uniquely held by the U.S. In Operations Allied Force, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Odyssey Dawn, the denied access missions were conducted by the U.S. stealth platforms F-117 and B-2. With the F-35, the ability to penetrate advanced enemy Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS) will be extended to this core function of NATO.
The coalition force has additionally relied on the EA-18G Growlers of the United States Navy to provide Electronic Attack (EA) against the SAM systems. With the F-35, high gain EA missions can be executed by multiple nations with their indigenous capability. The possession of advanced stealth and EA by a large number of NATO countries will significantly increase the effectiveness of a coalition across a wide range of crisis management operations.
Unlike its 5th generation brethren, the F-22, the F-35 was designed from the outset to bring these capabilities while also being interoperable across a coalition of air power. Two networks are core to this operability: the Link-16 and the new Multi-Function Advanced Datalink (MADL). These data links will allow the F-35 to communicate with all current and future NATO assets. The Link-16 connection is currently utilised by the existing platforms fielded by NATO and will allow F-35 to integrate seamlessly into the coalition force structure. MADL will complement the current networks with NATO’s first high bandwidth, low probability of detect and intercept connection. The fundamental design features of MADL will enable all NATO F-35s in a deployed coalition to communicate within an Anti-Access / Area Denial (A2AD) environment.
NATO operations in a permissive environment such as Afghanistan will see benefits as well from the addition of the F-35. With its impressive sensor suite, net centric design, and ability to carry more than 18,000 lbs of payload when loaded externally, the F-35 can be thought of as a 5th generation Strike Eagle: the advanced avionics of an F-22 combined with the range payload that nearly matches that of an F-15E. This allows the F-35 to shape a crisis throughout the conflict, beginning with the removal of the enemy IADS and continuing until the final day of sorties.
Without the context of the current threat environment, it can be difficult to understand the necessity of the capabilities of the F-35. Reviewing Operation Unified Protector may be the best way to understand how the F-35 will change the way NATO confronts future challenges. In support of the rebels against Gaddafi’s regime, NATO established a no-fly zone over the contested region and dramatically shifted the outcome of the nation. With only the application of airpower, NATO was able to manage the crisis without deploying large numbers of ground forces.
This relatively limited conflict required a force of greater than 160 tactical aircraft from thirteen coalition countries. The threat posed by the Libyan forces was predominantly equipment procured prior to the fall of the Berlin Wall: legacy SA-2, SA-3, SA-5, and SA-6 single digit SAM systems complimented by aging Mirage F1s, Mig-21s, and MiG-23s. The minimal threat posed by the regime in Libya will likely be encountered by NATO forces significantly less often in the future and replaced with advanced systems.
In both quantity and quality, highly advanced eastern threat systems have proliferated significantly in the world market. Today’s SAM systems are built on digital, networked sensors that can track hundreds of targets simultaneously. The engagement zone has been extended to distances exceeding 125 miles while attacking multiple targets simultaneously. Navalised versions of these same SAMs further extend the threat zone beyond the coast.
In the world fighter market, advanced 4th generation fighters are the minimal capability pursued by militaries and have become a commodity. Fighters containing electronically scanned radars, long range active missiles, infrared search and track sensors, and sophisticated jamming systems are now commonplace throughout the world. The resulting effectiveness of these threat fighters places NATO forces at parity.
The combination of advanced surface and air threats pose a real challenge to the ability of NATO’s forces to provide sufficient conventional deterrence. The threat environment will continue to become more complex and advanced as Russia and China prepare to export multiple 5th Generation platforms products on the world market. When stealth air frames become the standard capability of the air forces of the world, the threat posed by foreign militaries will shift drastically upward.
Syria is a prime example of what NATO forces might face in the future. Political concerns aside, the defence capability of the established Syrian government dwarfs that of Libya in both quantity and quality. The Syrian airforce has 2.5 times the number of fighters that were seen in Libya, among them advanced MiG-29 fighters. These fighters have to defend a country that is 1 / 10th the size of Libya. In addition, other parties may decide to support Syria with additional aircraft to further strengthen their air force.
The Syrian fighters are supplemented by a robust, dense SAM network. Compared to Libya, the Syrian IADS has more than 4 times the number of missile launchers and a missile density almost fifty times greater than the previous operation. Recent purchases of tactical double digit SAMs have reinforced their defensive posture. The potential transfer of strategic double digit SAMs would further fortify this posture.
The aggregation of the number of threat systems and their innate quality complicates the ability of any coalition of (NATO) forces to establish a no-fly zone and deter the regime. It would likely require double the number of assets deployed against Libya with no guarantee of success. This facet of the conflict has reduced the effectiveness of the political pressures. As advanced threat systems proliferate, conflicts in a high threat environment will likely become the rule instead of the exception.
The F-35 is not just set to reinvent airpower for NATO, it’s positioned to have a strong presence in the force for at least the next thirty years. Designed with power and cooling capacity that far exceeds the aircraft that it will be replacing, the F-35 will continue to provide significant opportunities for capability growth throughout its life cycle. This capacity combined with the open architecture of the F-35 will enable rapid integration of future avionics and increases in computing power. Simultaneously, the lethality of the F-35 will be improved. An existing effort to increase the carriage of AIM-120s to six in the internal bay will allow the F-35 to further extend its dominance in air-air engagements. Longer term, the development of 5th generation weapons such as Cuda will create an unmatched combination of air vehicle and air-air missile. Originally unveiled at the Air Force Technology Expo in 2012, the medium range hit-to-kill missile will expand the beyond visual range engagement zone while more than doubling the internal capacity of the F-35. It is expected that kinematic weapons of today will give way to the directed energy (DE) weapons of tomorrow, first as a defensive mechanism before potentially growing into an offensive weapon. Again, the power and cooling capacity of the F-35 could enable this transition.
To enable NATO’s essential purpose of safeguarding freedom, the members of the Alliance need to maintain a credible conventional deterrence capability. Currently, this capability is eroding due to the proliferation of advanced threats and is under increased pressure from the financial crisis. The procurement of F-35 will help to safeguard this aspect for NATO and ensure the viability of diplomatic efforts as the first measure to prevent future conflicts. Once established as the backbone of NATO airpower, the growth capabilities of the F-35 will ensure that this capability will not erode for years to come. | 2019-04-22T06:45:39Z | https://www.japcc.org/f-35-the-backbone-of-next-generation-nato-operations/ |
Here are miscellaneous pictures from the 2007 Angels Among Us annual charitable family event. We hope soon to choose select images from this gallery. This gallery consists of images taken by Leslie Bluhut Chesley and Tann Chesley of Blue Hat Studios. Feel free to download, print (you can conveniently print directly through the site here, if you wish), or save any of the images, but we ask that you please give attribution to the photographers, Blue Hat Studios. Photographs in this gallery copyright ©2007 by Blue Hat Studios. All rights reserved. Permission is granted for noncommercial usage, including downloading and printing. | 2019-04-20T22:46:31Z | https://photos.dilip.info/Events/Angels-Among-Us-Pictures-Not/To-be-selected-down-images/i-TPMDS3J |
Join Mario and his Pals as you advance them up the mushroom Kingdom while challenging other players to gather the most coins and reach the castle at the top! Unlock mushrooms, super stars and flowers hidden under the? Blocks to help you level up your team. But beware of goombas, Koopa shells, and bullet Bill as well as other players trying to sabotage your chances of being the Kingdom's top player! | 2019-04-22T10:11:50Z | https://abubot.ph/collections/new-arrivals/products/super-mario-level-up-board-game |
I’d be track pants and a tee shirt.
Kunal Rawal at home and Dolce and Gabbana internationally.
Name the best styled male celebrities.
David Beckham, Saif Ali Khan.
Up West, who’s your style icon?
David Beckham and Ryan Gosling.
I guess skinny jeans for men.
Having to dress up for others. I prefer dressing for myself.
Is there too much pressure from the media to look your best?
Yes and no. I believe you should clean up your act when you’re in front of the media. That’s a ‘good’ pressure. Other than that, you should wear what you like.
What item do you go overboard shopping?
Tee shirts, sunglasses and track pants. Actually, I overbuy everything – especially shoes.
Actually, you should first have your own sense of style. And then you can take guidance.
Don’t wear jeans that are tight.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your personal style?
It would be at least 7/10 because I do make an effort when I step out.
Layering is always welcome. I love chukka boots. And there’s nothing cooler than a plain tee shirt and a leather jacket.
My accessories – sunglasses, watches and caps. | 2019-04-23T00:45:20Z | https://m.filmfare.com/interviews/rapid-fire-with-arjun-kapoor-23625.amp |
Bestel Ricky and mia the chicken voordelig bij de grootste kinderboekwinkel van Nederland. Levertijd 1 dag.
Ricky spends every morning with his best friend, Mia, but one day she begins to act strangely. When Ricky learns that she is busy sitting on her eggs waiting for them to hatch, he stays to accompany hersitting on a soccer ball, bringing her water, and covering her when it rains. When the chicks hatch, Ricky is almost as proud as Mia. This heartwarming story of friendship teaches children about being understanding, supportive, and patient. | 2019-04-23T13:56:54Z | https://kinderboekwinkel.nl/p/ricky_and_mia_the_chicken/9781605370279 |
Investigator Jack Taylor tracks a killer in this wickedly smart and darkly humorous mystery.
Part 14 of the Jack Taylor series.
After much tragedy and violence, Jack Taylor has at long last landed at contentment. Of course, he still knocks back too much Jameson and dabbles in uppers, but he has a new woman in his life, a freshly bought apartment, and little sign of trouble on the horizon. Once again, trouble comes to him-this time in the form of a wealthy Frenchman who wants Jack to investigate the double-murder of his twin sons. Jack is meanwhile roped into looking after his girlfriend's nine-year-old son and is in for a shock with the appearance of a character out of his past. The plot is one big chess game, and all of the pieces seem to be moving at the behest of one dangerously mysterious player, a vigilante called "Silence"...because he's the last thing his victims will ever hear.
This is Ken Bruen at his most darkly humorous and most lovably bleak as he shows us the meaning behind a proverb of his own design-"the Irish can abide almost anything save silence." | 2019-04-22T06:16:18Z | https://www.dreamscapeab.com/audiobook/4322020/detail |
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You may currently be working be working as an audio-visual/AV project manager or technical production manager in live events or you may be a senior AV technician looking to make the next move in your career.
This position will encompass all elements of technical pre-production from developing and designing technical solutions in order to achieve their clients' briefs, through to managing and where appropriate supervising their execution. The projects they undertake include experiential marketing events, conferences, exhibitions and other live corporate events. The successful candidate will be passionate about driving forward improvements in technical production and working with the team to implement innovative technical solutions.
The role will include both UK and international travel and will require the successful candidate to work non-standard working hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. | 2019-04-22T11:04:54Z | https://independentjobs.independent.co.uk/job/9739075/audio-visual-project-manager-events-industry/ |
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Noel Gallo, an organ builder who designed a new organ at Xewkija parish church and Paolo Oreni, an international organist from Italy, gave a two-hour masterclass to organists and other musicians at the church. They also briefed pianists on the basics of organ performance and gave demonstrations on how organs are made and how they work. At the end of the session Oreni and Sara Musumeci also performed music by Bach, Liszt and Reubke on the same organ. This was part of a series of concerts and masterclasses given by Gallo, Oreni and Musumeci in Malta and Gozo to encourage people explore the beauty of this instrument. Picture shows Gallo playing the organ watched by Musumeci and Oreni. | 2019-04-19T03:07:20Z | https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20180624/gozo/organ-masterclasses.682695 |
The latest report from Violence Policy Center.
I find it ironic and sad that the very day an annual report on violence against women was released, a famed pro athlete was kicked off his team for slugging his wife in the face.
By now you’ve probably heard that Ray Rice, the Baltimore Ravens star running back, was caught on camera hitting his then-fiance and knocking her out with the single blow in an elevator . The March incident cost him a two-game suspension, but when TMZ released the video showing the act, the Ravens terminated his contract and the NFL suspended him indefinitely.
Today I captured the seriousness of domestic violence. The report from the Violence Policy Center shows that South Carolina is ranked the second worst state in the nation for violence against women. The report notes that 50 women were killed in 2012. Spartanburg County had four in 2012. The county has seen two husband-on-wife homicides so far this year and DV cases are some of the most common ones among daily incident reports here. Local leaders tell me it is a significant combination of problems that all need to be dealt with in order to change the status quo surrounding violence against women. Much of it starts with a serious culture change, they tell me.
I was baffled when a colleague of mine pointed out the Fox News morning show “Fox & Friends.” The anchors on the program somehow find a way to joke about Ray Rice knocking out his now-wife and dragging her limp body out of the elevator.
“I think the message is take the stairs,” one anchor quips.
We got right to the point during an interview today with the victim services director at SAFE Homes, a domestic violence shelter and coalition in Spartanburg County.
The gist of the interview was to hold people accountable for their actions and for society to never turn a blind eye.
My full story on the violence against women ranking in South Carolina is at goupstate.com and in Tuesday’s Spartanburg Herald-Journal. | 2019-04-23T08:34:08Z | http://gross.blogs.goupstate.com/10083/domestic-violence-joking-matter-especially-south-carolina/ |
West Brom striker Zhang Yuning is on his way to Holland for a loan spell with Den Haag in the Eredivisie.
The Chinese forward was on loan with Werder Bremen last season but managed only two substitute appearance and did not make a first-team appearance. He was originally expected to be on a two-year loan spell at the German club but after not being capable of getting a game this was cut short.
This has now led to him moving to Holland and Den Haag for a season loan. The forward originally played in Holand before signing with West Brom in 2017 for an undisclosed fee. It will then be hoped that he can find the form he showed in Holland with Vitesse that got him his move to England.
In a case am sure is complete coincidence Den Haag are owed by Chinese based company United Vansen International Sports Company. | 2019-04-22T12:38:23Z | https://www.fromthetofubowl.com/2018/06/zhang-yuning-loaned-to-ado-den-haag.html |
U14 North Division 1 – Final League Placings.
The Skye Camanachd U14 side finished top of North Division 1 after an exciting 2010 season.
The Skye youngsters won their first 5 games before clinching the title with a 1-1 draw against Fort William U14 at An Aird on Saturday 20 November 2010.
Skye scored 22 goals whilst only conceding 4 goals in their 6 games to win the league for the third year in a row. | 2019-04-19T01:07:34Z | http://www.skyecamanachd.com/default.aspx.locid-087new2cj.Lang-EN.htm |
Any speed over the speed of sound, which is approximately 343 m/s, 1,087 ft/s, 761 mph or 1,225 km/h in air at sea level, is said to be supersonic. Speeds greater than 5 times the speed of sound are sometimes referred to as hypersonic.
Sound can be considered simply as a plane pressure disturbance in an elastic medium. As such sound will travel at different speeds in different mediums, mostly depending on the molecular mass and temperature of the medium in which the sound propagates; pressure has a very much smaller effect. Since air temperature and composition varies significantly with altitude, supersonic speeds for aircraft are given at sea level. In water at room temperature supersonic can be considered as any speed greater than 1,440 m/s or 4,724 ft/s.
Many modern fighter aircraft are supersonic. The Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144 were supersonic passenger aircraft. But, since Concorde's final retirement flight on November 26 2003, there are no supersonic passenger aircraft left in service.
Most modern firearm munitions are supersonic, with rifle projectile often travelling at speeds approaching Mach 3.
In 1942 the United Kingdom's Ministry of Aviation began a top secret project with the Miles Aircraft to develop the world's first aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier. The project resulted in the development of the prototype Miles M.52 aircraft, which was designed to reach 1000 mph (1600 km/h) at 36,000 feet (11 km) in 1 minute 30 seconds.
The aircraft's design was revolutionary introducing many innovations which are still used on today's supersonic aircraft. The single most important development was the all-moving tailplane which allowed control to be maintained at supersonic speeds; this was the brainchild of Dennis Bancroft and his team at Miles Research. Unfortunately, the project was cancelled by the Director of Scientific Research, Sir Ben Lockspeiser, before any manned fights were conducted. Subsequently, on government orders, all design data and research regarding the Miles M.52 was sent to BELL aircraft in the USA. There was supposed to be data exchange in both directions, but allegedly, after receiving the British data, the American government blocked the deal.
Later experimentation on the Miles M.52 design proved that the aircraft would indeed have broken the sound barrier, with an unmanned 3/10 scale replica of the M.52 achieving Mach 1.5 in October 1948.
Chuck Yeager was the first man to break the sound barrier in level flight on October 14 1947, flying the experimental Bell X-1 at Mach 1 at an altitude of 45,000 feet (13.7 km).
A team led by Richard Noble and driver Andy Green became the first to break the sound barrier in a land vehicle, called the Thrust SuperSonicCar, on October 15 1997, almost exactly 50 years after Yeager's flight.
Hans Guido Mutke claimed to have broken the sound barrier before Yeager, on April 9 1945 in a Messerschmitt Me 262. However, this claim is disputed by most experts and lacks a scientific foundation.
Supersonic aerodynamics are simpler than subsonic ones because the airsheets at different points along the plane doesn't know of each other. Subsonic air anticipates an airplane or an airfoil, supersonic air just jams into the shock-wave.
One can gently guide air around the fuselage of the aircraft without producing new shockwave, but any change in cross area further down the vehicle leads to shock waves along the body.
It should be kept in mind, however, that the aerodynamic principles behind a supersonic aircraft are often more complex than described above due to the fact that such an aircraft must be efficient and stable at both supersonic, transonic and subsonic flight.
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We’re just one month away from the official start of summer, and by the looks of this cheerful yellow chevron décor, spring is in full bloom in Los Cabos!
We put together this clean, bright corporate event for a beach party at Capella Pedregal. In such a breathtaking outdoor setting, this décor just needed a few simple finishing touches to tie everything together. We added clear vases with sand and a few succulents, which really allowed the dark exposed wooden tables and vivid yellow accents to stand out.
One of the best aspects of this set-up was working with Mistine, who oversaw the weekend events for this group. It was truly a pleasure working with her, and we really want to thank Mistine for making us a part of this great corporate beach party. Of course we must also extend a thank you to the team at Capella—it is always a delight to work with such a professional group of individuals!
This entry was posted in Weddings and corporate events decor and tagged beach decor, beach decor in Cabo, Capella Pedregal, corporate dinner party Cabo, group event Cabo, rustic decor Cabo, succulent, yellow chevron decor, yellow decor, yellow table runner. | 2019-04-20T23:00:24Z | https://cabolinensthingsandmore.com/yellow-chevron-corporate-beach-dinner-at-capella-pedregal/ |
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Although boron nitride is much more expensive than kiln wash, it does have several advantages. Applied correctly, it is smoother than kiln wash. It's also less dusty, and may be less likely to mark the slumped glass than kiln wash. It can be used on both stainless steel and clay molds, but most formulations of boron nitride are not suitable for use on the kiln shelf.
Depending on the quality and purity, liquid boron nitride may be used as is or diluted with distilled water. It works best when diluted to the consistency of whole milk. Boron nitride aerosol sprays can be used straight out of the can, and no mixing or diluting is necessary.
In general, boron nitride is rated for kiln use only to around 1550F/840C. Some varieties of the product will claim higher rated temperatures, but usually this refers to the product's use in a reducing atmosphere, rather than in the oxidizing atmosphere typical of most kilns.
Tomorrow's tip will contain specific information about using boron nitride on slumping molds. | 2019-04-21T08:16:49Z | http://warmtips.com/20051007.htm |
The Magnificent 7 Variety Show is one of the best Branson shows that features incredible singers and dancers on a musical extravaganza with the tunes of the 40s to today. Playing at Hamners’ Variety Theater that is beautifully located at the Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, the show is complete with drama, comedy, singing, side splitting, dancing, and more. This two-hour variety show provides wholesome fun and excellent entertainment for the whole family with Country, Gospel, Swing, Rock, Motown, Disco, Broadway, and more. Joe and Tamra Tinoco together with their ten-year-old daughter Talya, as well as a cast of talented singers and dancers, perform on stage for a unique variety show like no other.
The Tinoco’s, the cast and crew of the Magnificent 7 Variety Show are back in Branson celebrating 12 Award Winning Years. Known for their amazing versatility, outstanding vocals, amazing dancing, comedy and drama, they are sure to astound you with favorite hits from the last seven decades. The 7 awe-inspiring entertainers perform 75 awesome production numbers for unbelievable fun of exciting and entertaining show from beginning to end. This awesome variety show is one of the most spectacular Branson shows that the whole family can enjoy!
This family-friendly show brings you dramatic performances, Big Band Swing, 50s and 60s Rock ‘n Roll, and scintillating country vocals. The Tinoco family and the Magnificent 7 cast have performed for two years with the world famous Osmond Brothers showing their award winning act back to Branson. The incredible performances in this variety show by a whopping 75 production numbers are complemented by a load of laughs and 200 rapid-fire costume changes. The last seven decades of great music with varying musical genres, and everything else brings a sensational variety show, and it can all be enjoyed in Branson.
The stars of Magnificent 7, Joe and Tamra Tinoco are accompanied by brilliant slate of performers that help make this awesome variety show explodes with energy. The dynamic team of seasoned artists that consists of Cameron Hansen, Bethany Hansen, Cassie Sears, and Dusty Wooldridge brings a unique experience for everyone from ballet to Broadway. The youngest member of the wonderful line-up is ten-year-old Tayla Tinoco who already has years of experience in entertainment.
The Magnificent 7 Variety Show in Branson just keeps getting better, faster and entertaining than ever. From the moment the variety show begins, you will feel a different level of energy as the entertainers start their incredible performances. Regardless of your age, you are sure to take a trip down the memory lane, going back to the swing and disco era. In this show, you will enjoy a different kind of fun from the past with the best of country, pop, rock ‘n roll, nostalgia, disco, patriotic, gospel and much more.
If you are looking for a variety show that features a musical extravaganza with the tunes from the last 7 decades, watch the Magnificent 7 Variety Show in Branson that offers wholesome fun for the whole family. | 2019-04-26T01:52:42Z | https://branson-missouri-cabins.com/branson-cabins-blog.html?article=A%20Branson%E2%80%99s%20Magnificent%20Show |
The courts don’t expect your company’s OHS program to be perfect. To make out a due diligence defence, your company must prove only that it made reasonable efforts to comply with the law and protect workers’ health and safety. But the courts do expect you to take all reasonable steps toward compliance—not just some steps.
> Institute a formal hazard assessment for any work or activity in the areas where asbestos was present [R. v. Della Valle]. .
The OHS laws only require companies to protect workers from reasonably foreseeable hazards. The standard for determining whether a hazard was foreseeable is not what risks the company actually did foresee but what a reasonably prudent person in the same situation would have foreseen. If a safety incident or violation was foreseeable, the company will be held liable if it didn’t take all reasonable steps to prevent the incident or violation.
Example: A backhoe operator snagged a natural gas riser, causing gas to seep into a nearby butcher shop. The shop exploded, killing two people, seriously injuring five others and causing extensive property damage. The operator was convicted of two OHS violations. The court pointed out that the operator knew the risk of working around live gas lines and the potentially serious consequences of hitting a gas line with his backhoe. So doing so was clearly a foreseeable hazard. But the operator, who had plenty of time, didn’t take reasonable steps to avoid snagging a gas line, such as carefully digging with a shovel to expose the riser. In short, the court called the operator’s actions incredibly risky and the incident “entirely foreseeable” [R. v. Riemer]. .
If a hazard was not only foreseeable but actually known to the company, failing to address it is fatal to successfully arguing that you exercised due diligence.
Example #1: During blasting for a roadway construction project, flyrock showered a nearby trailer court, destroying a shed, crashing through a trailer’s roof and forcing a tenant to run for safety. The contractor and a supervisor were convicted of OHS violations and appealed. In upholding their convictions, the court noted that they knew damage from blasting was foreseeable because a prior blast during this project had caused flyrock to reach the same trailer court, thus demonstrating what could happen if proper safety precautions weren’t followed. The practical wisdom from that prior incident should’ve “informed reasonableness and safe practice,” said the court. It added, “Past experience can be a reliable predictor of future incidents or damage” [R. v. Government of Yukon].
Example #2: A technology company held a customer appreciation event that featured a mechanical calf roping machine operated by the company’s employees. The machine had a faulty spring. So the operator had to reach into it to manually release a hook. While a worker was doing so, he was hit in the back of the head by a steel lever and died. The appeals court pointed out that before the fatality, another worker operating the machine had been hit on the shoulder by the lever. So although the specific type of injury the worker who died suffered may not have been foreseen, the potential danger of being struck by this lever while reaching into the machine was a “reasonable prospect,” explained the court. Once this hazard was detected, a reasonable employer would have discontinued use of the machine and not permitted untrained workers to operate it. But despite being aware of the potential dangers associated with the machine, the company allowed the continued use of this equipment [R. v. XI Technologies Inc.]. .
Your company’s safety rules and procedures must be in writing. Verbal safety procedures are too easily misunderstood, which can have serious—and often fatal—consequences. Written safety procedures that spell out exactly what’s required and when are less likely to be misunderstood. As a result, courts will typically rule that due diligence requires written safety procedures.
Yes, your OHS program must include thorough, written safety rules and procedures. But that’s not enough to prove due diligence. You must also properly train workers on those rules and procedures. And that training must be adequate.
Example #1: In the Linamar case discussed above, the court ruled that the employer needed to develop not only a written policy on troubleshooting but also a related program for training workers on that policy.
Example #2: A flagger working along a highway was run over by an excavator operated by a co-worker and crushed to death. His employer was convicted of, among other things, failing to provide proper training to workers at the site. The court found that although the employer provided some instruction and training to workers, it was minimal and not to the extent required to prove due diligence [R. v. Concord Paving Ltd.].
Providing adequate training to workers isn’t going to help you prove due diligence if you can’t demonstrate that you provided such training. So you must document the nature and extent of the training the company provides its workers.
Example #1: In the Concord Paving case discussed above, the court noted that the employer’s OHS program manual contained a form for documenting the safety courses that workers took. But at trial, it didn’t produce any such forms for the workers involved in the incident to prove that they’d taken any safety courses.
Example #2: A temporary worker for a salvage company fell approximately three metres from an opening in a wall onto a pile of pipe, suffering a broken leg and three broken ribs. The company was convicted of several safety violations. Among other factors that led to a finding of no due diligence, the court said that although the company claimed that it provided workers with a safety orientation, it had no documentation to prove that claim [R. v. Canadian Consolidated Salvage Ltd. (Clearway Recycling)].
As important as adequate training is, you must also ensure that workers are appropriately supervised while on the job in order to prove due diligence. That’s because proper supervision is the best way to ensure workers are actually applying their training.
Example: At a bridge construction project, a safety inspector saw workers working 20 to 50 feet above the ground without adequate fall protection in the form of guardrails or handrails. In addition, the workers were attached to a horizontal lifeline that wasn’t properly engineered. The employer appealed its conviction for violating the fall protection and supervision requirements, pointing to the training it provided to workers on fall protection. But the Tribunal explained, “Training alone does not meet the requirements of due diligence, if there is not adequate supervision to ensure that the knowledge provided through training is being correctly and consistently applied” [WCAT-2012-00224].
And the need for appropriate supervision applies to all workers—even those who are experienced.
Example: During an inspection of a residential construction project, a safety officer saw an experienced journeyman carpenter working about 18 feet above the ground without his fall protection harness attached to a lifeline. The construction company was penalized for fall protection violations, which it appealed. The Tribunal acknowledged that the carpenter had more than 20 years’ experience and was familiar with the fall protection requirements. In fact, he admitted that he should’ve attached his harness to a lifeline. But the Tribunal noted that there was no evidence that he was properly supervised to ensure he complied with these requirements. It appears that the company simply opted to rely on his experience, training and knowledge [WCAT-2012-00416].
Companies have a duty to ensure that workers follow safety rules and procedures and comply with the OHS laws. To that end, you should take steps to convey to workers the importance of safety compliance—and the ramifications of safety infractions. For example, when workers violate safety rules, you must discipline them.
Example #1: At a residential construction site, a safety officer saw two workers, who were approximately 18 feet above the ground, not wearing fall protection harnesses. And there was no fall protection equipment on the roof. The construction company was penalized for a fall protection violation and appealed. The employer argued that it provided extensive training on fall protection requirements. But the Tribunal said the company’s training and education efforts weren’t sufficient for workers to understand the importance of complying with those requirements or the consequences of non-compliance. For example, the company didn’t implement a progressive discipline program for safety infractions until after this incident [WCAT-2011-02413].
Example #2: A safety officer inspecting a roofing project saw a worker and supervisor on a roof about 24 feet above the ground when neither was connected to a lifeline. During an inspection of another company worksite, two workers on a roof weren’t connected to lifelines. The company was penalized for failing to comply with the fall protection requirements and provide adequate training and supervision. It appealed. The Tribunal said that although the company provided fall protection training and had a progressive discipline program for safety infractions, it knew that workers were ignoring the fall protection requirements. So it should’ve realized that its efforts weren’t preventing or deterring fall protection violations and done more, such as providing bonuses for safety compliance [WCAT-2011-02507].
When a company is charged with a safety offence, it may try to point the finger at the workers involved, arguing that it took all reasonable steps and the workers simply disregarded safety protocol. Such an argument is unlikely to convince a court.
Example #1: In WCAT-2011-02413 discussed above, the company argued that it was the independent actions of the workers that led to the violations, saying they forgot to put their fall protection equipment back on after their lunch break. The Tribunal noted that although the workers themselves could’ve been hit with violations for their actions, their failure doesn’t relieve the company of its duties under the OHS laws.
Example #2: In Linamar, which was previously discussed, the employer argued that the worker got injured because he didn’t use a spotter as required. But the court noted that the training wasn’t clear as to the proper use of a spotter.
Because supervisors are responsible for ensuring that workers follow safety rules and comply with the OHS law, they should be held to a higher standard when it comes to safety infractions. So when a supervisor violates a safety rule, the consequences should be more severe than if a worker had committed the same infraction.
Example: In WCAT-2011-02507 mentioned above, a worker and supervisor were seen by a safety inspector not wearing fall protection equipment when required. But the Tribunal said it wasn’t apparent that the company held the supervisor more accountable for his actions than the worker, noting “the supervisor is responsible for setting an example to workers.” In fact, the employer simply gave both a verbal warning.
You must ensure that workers are supervised by actual supervisors and not leave that responsibility to their co-workers.
Example: A 22-year-old sawmill worker got caught in the pinchpoint of a canter machine and died. The sawmill was convicted of violating the supervision requirements. The Tribunal noted that the worker was young and had been on the job for less than a year. A supervisor had warned him before this incident about performing duties that weren’t his own. Under these circumstances, he should’ve been closely supervised but he wasn’t. The fact that there were experienced and knowledgeable co-workers working in the same area as this worker wasn’t a substitute for the presence of an actual supervisor. So the Tribunal concluded that the sawmill failed to satisfy its duty to provide adequate supervision [WCAT-2011-02783].
In general, employers can’t avoid fulfilling their OHS duties by delegating them to someone else, such as a contractor or subcontractor.
Example #1: In Canadian Consolidated Salvage, previously discussed, the company argued that the prime contractor was responsible for supervising all workers—including the company’s—and complying with all safety requirements. So it had no duty to ensure the safety of its workers at that site. But the court said because the company was the injured worker’s employer under the OHS laws, it was responsible for ensuring his safety at the site. And there was no evidence that the company took “any steps whatsoever” to protect its workers.
Example #2: The contractor and supervisor in the Yukon case argued that hiring an experienced blaster relieved them of their duties under the OHS law. The court explained that the OHS law has “overlapping obligations” that mean everyone had a duty to ensure a safe blast. And there was no evidence that the contractor had a system in place to ensure that all blasting was done safely.
The same rule applies to suppliers who provide you with equipment and materials.
Example: In the XI Technologies case, the company argued that it wasn’t foreseeable that the supplier would provide it with an unsafe machine. In essence, the company assumed that the equipment would be safe to use. But the appeals court explained that the OHS law required the company, as an employer, to take reasonable steps to ensure that such equipment was, in fact, safe to operate as intended. And there were “rudimentary steps” the company could’ve taken to do so. For example, the company should’ve asked the supplier for adequate operating instructions or a demonstration of the machine’s proper use, especially considering that it was completely unfamiliar with this equipment. This relatively simple step would’ve alerted operators to the fact that the machine wasn’t working properly. But instead of getting instructions or a demonstration from the supplier, the company chose to rely on its untrained employees to figure out how to safely run the machine.
Companies must give workers the information they need to perform their jobs safely, such as MSDSs and safety signage. If that information is inaccurate, it’s almost as bad as—if not worse than—not providing the information at all.
Example: A safety officer discovered that there were stickers posted in areas on a seagoing vessel that said the areas were “asbestos-free” even though materials containing asbestos were present. In ruling that the company didn’t exercise due diligence, the Tribunal pointed out that the company couldn’t explain how inaccurate decals had been put up. And it didn’t have a system in place for double-checking or otherwise ensuring the accuracy of such signage [WCAT-2012-00145].
Companies are composed of human beings and humans make mistakes. But courts are unlikely to buy that argument that because a safety violation was simply the product of human error, the company should be excused from liability.
Example: A safety officer inspecting a construction site found that the company hadn’t gotten an underground locate of all utility services before starting excavation work. The company’s excuse for this oversight was that it was “due to human error.” But the Tribunal rejected this excuse as non-responsive. It pointed out that “accidents are usually due to human error.” The issue here was whether the company took steps to prevent this particular human error from occurring, which it hadn’t [WCAT-2012-00070].
Most safety violations are the result of flaws in the OHS program of a company that’s genuinely trying to comply but fell short. But if the violations are particularly egregious, say, because they’re the result of wanton disregard for safety or the failure to take simple and inexpensive steps, the company will not only get convicted but likely face an especially high fine.
Example: A truck driver was killed when a 15-metre-high wall of dirt and rock fell on him. Two companies were convicted of multiple safety violations. That two experienced construction companies could leave a sheer 50-foot wall without any shoring whatsoever was shocking, said the court. It described their conduct as “egregious and outrageous,” noting that the wall could’ve been properly supported for a relatively small amount of money. As a result, the court imposed record fines totally $2,472,500 on the companies [R. v. Perera Development Corp.].
As explained in Part 1, there’s no formula for establishing due diligence, no checklist of steps or actions that, if taken, would guarantee a successful due diligence defence. The best you can do is learn from other companies’ experiences in safety prosecutions. The cases in which the due diligence defence failed illustrate what not to do and which omissions will undercut due diligence. The successful cases can provide a sort of blueprint or guide for the steps and actions your company should be taking.
3. Anyone charged with a violation of the OHS laws, including companies and individuals, can raise a due diligence defence.
4. The due diligence defence applies to most violations of so-called “regulatory” laws, such as OHS and environmental laws.
5. Although due diligence isn’t technically a defence to criminal negligence or “C-45” charges, proving that you exercised due diligence makes it impossible to be convicted of criminal negligence. | 2019-04-18T10:24:11Z | https://ohsinsider.com/topics/due-diligence/the-insiders-8th-annual-due-diligence-scorecard-part-2-what-you-can-learn |
This week I went to the library and got the book I ordered. The book was called was Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. When we got home I started reading it. I kept moving to make my position more comfortable. Mama got afternoon tea, morning tea and and a drink for me. At eleven that night I had only just finished the book. I found the book good to read and could not stop. | 2019-04-22T02:39:55Z | http://gbsrobin.blogspot.com/2015/01/harry-potter.html |
This recipe is from the lovely Pam Corbin who we had the pleasure of meeting to sign my preserves book at River Cottage. I’ve used this one (minus the walnuts) a few times as I’ve been lucky to be given plums and apples in the Autumn so it’s practically free!
Wash the plums, halve and stone then cook gently with orange juice until tender about 15 minutes. Push through a sieve – should make about 700 ml purée.
Put the purée into a large bowl and add all the other ingredients, except the brandy.
Mix thoroughly, then cover and leave for 12 hours.
Preheat the oven to 130 C/gas mark 1/2.
Put the mincemeat in a large baking dish and bake uncovered for 2 hours.
Seal and store in a dry, dark, cool place until Christmas and use within 12 months. | 2019-04-23T18:26:03Z | https://realfoodfans.wordpress.com/2012/10/13/plum-and-russet-mincemeat/ |
It's been an interesting few months for us which has been consumed by something called GDPR. We've been "working" on this for a while, making sure we are compliant and certain that everything we need to do is dealt with by the May 25th deadline. We spend hours, no days, working through an Impact Assessment and whilst it appeared to be an insurmountable task, it was in fact a good exercise . Revisiting processes and procedures relating to all things "data" was quite therapeutic. Considering the way we all work has changed so much over the last 20 years, it was good to take stock of email etiquette, telephone protocol, how we secure and protect data. When the impact assessment was finished, compiled after writing work flows on 30 sheets of flip chart paper, we decided it might be useful to give the Impact Assessment to GLM members and all letting agents attending our courses.
We tailored the Impact Assessment specifically for the Lettings, property management and sales processes. We mapped every single element of data collection, data use, data protection and deletion then along with privacy policies and up to date GDPR compliant documents, gave it to our clients.
We are known for being customer focused. We ensure that our clients are taken care of but the reaction to what we did was quite overwhelming and sometimes amusing- messages of thanks and gratitude flowed in; clients who were panicking felt relieved and prepared; we have received cakes, cookies, flowers, chocolates and thank you cards. We've had more new Guild members in the last quarter than ever before because of the work we have done.
Our focus was not really GDPR, it was finding a way to ease the burden for our clients and it worked. And we are so glad we did it. | 2019-04-25T23:50:18Z | https://www.guildofletting.com/blog/news-blog/gratitude-when-you-least-expect-it |
Kaboodle’s U-shaped kitchens can be designed for small or large spaces. They provide plenty of storage space and surround you with benchtops on three sides, which gives you plenty of room to prepare and cook. They’re easy to install, come in a range of colours and styles and with a little bit of creativity allow you to create the perfect kitchen for your home. | 2019-04-19T21:23:56Z | https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/kitchen/kitchen-ideas/how-to-install-a-u-shaped-kitchen |
If you spend any time on the web you know that today is the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11’s moon landing and the first steps of humans on the lunar surface. There’s been some great coverage from We Choose The Moon, to the live Twitter feed “replay”, to Kottke’s (now-finished) real-time TV coverage playback, to the Google graphic that actually has changed to follow the progression of the landing (and earthrise)!
The commemoration has caused me to reflect personally on the impact of the moon landing. Despite what you may have heard, the name of this blog references the upper half of the lunar lander, the stage that ascends to rendezvous with the command module for the journey home. My choice of that term came from a period of my life of intense interest in spaceflight* partially because of the sheer thrill of it, partially because of the series From The Earth To The Moon, but mostly because, at the time, I was a young project manager in a massive organization who saw in the moonshots the attempt to do something amazing with lots of smart people, cutting-edge technology, and a common goal. I didn’t want to be Neil Armstrong so much as Gene Kranz.
In the tributes, you’re not hearing a lot about the thousands of private contractors who helped plop the 12 guys on the moon. But the organization of that many people to do something of that magnitude in just a little more than 7 years may be as remarkable as the outcome.
IBM, the company that I work for, was a large part of this effort and I admit that this is a source of pride for me. I’ve had this photo of mission control taped to my cube for as long as I can remember.
These are my people. Practitioners of a timeless nerdiness that I think of often when I confront organizational bureaucracy or technical hurdles in my own job — one which ain’t, after all, rocket science. IBM has a great subsite up on our contribution to the space race.
Closer to home, I have the memory of my wife’s grandfather, William Boulet, who went to work as an engineer for Boeing after leaving the Army Air Corps after WWII (where he survived a year as a Nazi prisoner). At Boeing Grandpa Boulet designed a particular bolt that was used inside the fuselage of the Saturn V rocket and for his service he was given a commemorative medal — a keepsake I was given by his family when he passed away in 2005. I grabbed it before I left for work today. Not exactly sure why, but I felt like having it with me.
It isn’t nostalgia, of course, for I was not alive for any but the very last landing — and only a newborn then. For me, the Apollo program is equal parts inspirational and aspirational. Whether you agree with the purely political motives that set us on the course to the moon or not, my feeling is that what the effort itself represents is the very best of what humans can do when given a massive challenge packaged in a disheveled box of constraint.
We certainly have freighters full of that particular parcel today. Let’s get unwrapping.
* An interest, it should be noted, that has not so much waned as been tempered by the seeming lack of grand purpose that NASA has fallen into as an orbital trucking company.
— Joseph G. Gavin, Jr., discussing the design of the lunar module* that landed NASA astronauts on the moon.
Yeah, boss. That’s why we’re late and over budget. You don’t want to be obsolete, do you?
[*] The upper half of which is called, ahem, an ascent stage. We’re all about inspirations to innovation around here. | 2019-04-18T12:45:33Z | http://www.ascentstage.com/archives/category/space/ |
We can nowadays easily recognise the threat of the profit-first principle of capitalism by reading the newspapers.
Media question why TEPCO did not immediately inject seawater into the reactors in order to try to cool them. They blame the delay of the utility’s response for worsening the situation. Some reports say that TEPCO could not make an immediate decision since it knew that once seawater was poured into the reactors they could no longer be used. This illustrates the profit-first principle, the intention to keep using the reactors even after the serious accident occurred.
Also in Japan, why are many nuclear reactors located in the same place? Since it costs a lot of money and time to obtain land for a nuclear power plant, they want to build as many reactors as possible once the land is secured. So the answer is simple: to cut costs.
However, earthquakes frequently occur in Japan. It would be disastrous if a major quake hits in an area where nuclear reactors are concentrated. Of course nuclear plant promoters are aware of this, but they continue to build nuclear facilities even in earthquake zones just because they can save money that way.
Moreover, our nuclear reactors are very old. Out of the 54 reactors in this nation, 20 were built over 30 years ago. There is no set life span internationally recognised for nuclear plants, but of course, the longer they are in operation the more they are weakened by age.
One thing we know for sure is that property taxes are levied on nuclear plants for their depreciation period of 16 years. In other words, utilities do not have to pay property taxes after the 16 years of their plants’ operation. That is why they want to continue to use their facilities for as long as they can. Although all six reactors at the Fukushima No.1 plant are old, operating since the 1970s, TEPCO still hesitated to inject seawater into them. This shows how deep seated the profit-first principle is.
This profit-first policy is driving the present nuclear power industry. Successive governments have also left the entire question of people’s safety up to industry, thus what we are witnessing now in the Fukushima accident is the worst-ever case of “capitalism without rules”. We need to think about whether we can afford to keep the situation as it is or not.
The LDP is now eagerly challenging the DPJ. It is true that the Kan Cabinet is guilty of unreliable politics, but who is really to blame for the present situation? When I was a Dietmember (MP), I took up the question of nuclear power risks several times in Diet deliberations.
In the 2000s, JCP representative Yoshii Hidekatsu pointed out the concrete risks by predicting what disaster could occur at Fukushima’s nuclear reactors in the event of a major earthquake and tsunami. In his Diet questions, he called for certain measures to be taken, stating that the Fukushima plant is highly vulnerable to a disaster.
However, all the cabinets, from LDP’s Koizumi and Abe to DPJ’s Hatoyama, ignored his warning. Although the LDP is the party that had promoted the nuclear energy policy and is to blame for the present catastrophe, it is forgetting its own role and pointing their finger at the DPJ. Of course, the DPJ is irresponsible as a governing party, but the LDP should also be held responsible for the ongoing crisis.
The JCP will try its best to make a success of the current major efforts to constrain the nuclear disaster and revive the stricken area by demanding that the DPJ-led government do what we think is necessary and pointing out its neglectful and irresponsible behaviour.
Together with reconstruction-related issues, the Japanese people now have to consider other major questions.
That is, the Japanese people should squarely address the issues of nuclear energy and what energy policy to choose, and find a reasonable solution with bright prospects for a sustainable future.
In this effort the following two points are significant.
(1) As a strategic approach, we should decide to withdraw from Japan’s present energy policy dependent on nuclear power. Of course it will take a certain period of time to achieve this change. But what we need is to implement the decision now and establish a national strategy for achieving it.
(2) As an urgent near-term approach, it is essential to establish a structure to control and inspect nuclear facilities with priority on safety by clearly breaking away from “capitalism without rules” scheme created in the nuclear energy field based on the nuclear “safety myth”.
In Japan, we have plenty of nuclear scientists and engineers with no direct relations with electric power companies. We also have the Science Council of Japan, a public organisation of socially-responsible scientists. In addition, some people once involved in nuclear energy projects have recognised the collapse of the “safety myth” and are beginning to raise their voices against the blind promotion of nuclear energy. Utilising the expertise of these people, we should establish the best safety system for nuclear energy in the world to control nuclear facilities with safety truly prioritised while at the same time decommissioning the plants.
Without this system, withdrawal from nuclear power will fail to be achieved because abolishing nuclear plants involves a number of stages. After operations come to halt, spent nuclear fuel should be taken out from reactors and disposed of. Since reactors without the spent fuel still give off a significant amount of radiation, this radiation should be removed. Then the reactors have to be dismantled. Measures are also needed to dispose of decommissioned reactors and their nuclear waste. In addition, we should consider how to use the sites after the reactors are removed. These processes will take at least 20 years. And all the stages should be carried out under a strict control system placing priority on safety.
These two points – strategically deciding to break away from nuclear power generation and urgently creating a framework to control and regulate nuclear energy with a mandate and responsibility putting great significance on safety – should be discussed nationwide. In the national political arena, these two issues will probably become major topics of discussion. | 2019-04-22T08:17:39Z | https://deeppoliticsforum.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-7521.html?s=7f4b89c5069b38ba580b437b87413478 |
By Rachele Baker, DVM – One morning this past week at the veterinary hospital where I was working as a relief veterinarian, a six-month-old Jack Russell Terrier puppy named Bitsy was brought in for diarrhea and vomiting. When I saw Bitsy’s appointment on the appointment calendar, the possibility of parvovirus infection was the first thing that came to my mind.
I went into the exam room to talk with Bitsy’s parent, Steve. Steve had just adopted Bitsy from a private party. He did not know whether Bitsy had received any vaccinations. He had just assumed that Bitsy had been vaccinated and had not requested any vaccine records from the previous owner.
I asked one of the nurses to collect a small sample of stool from Bitsy to run an in-house parvovirus test. While we were waiting for the results of the test, I examined Bitsy. She was depressed and slightly dehydrated. She had some diarrhea around her rectal area which had the characteristic foul smell of parvovirus diarrhea. Steve informed me that he had seen blood in Bitsy’s vomit and in her diarrhea. In about ten minutes, I had the parvovirus test results. Bitsy’s test was positive for parvovirus infection.
I explained to Steve that Bitsy was very sick and would need to be hospitalized with an IV (intravenous) catheter in place, IV fluids, IV antibiotics, and other medications as indicated. I told Steve that I would need to obtain a blood sample from Bitsy and run an in-house blood chemistry profile, a complete blood count (CBC), and an electrolyte panel right away. In addition, I would need to repeat those blood tests on a daily basis to monitor Bitsy’s response to treatment as well as to guide me in adjusting medications as needed.
Steve understood the seriousness of Bitsy’s disease and he agreed to my treatment recommendations. I had the nurses collect a blood sample from Bitsy for the in-house blood tests and had them place an IV catheter in Bitsy’s front leg. I started Bitsy on aggressive IV fluid therapy.
I also started Bitsy on two different IV antibiotics, an IV anti-vomiting medication, an IV stomach acid reducer, and an oral medication for stomach ulcers. The in-house bloodwork showed that Bitsy’s white blood cells were almost completely obliterated by the parvovirus. White blood cells are essential to fight and overcome infections. Bitsy was in very critical condition. I was completely invested in doing my best to help Bitsy survive and recover from her disease.
On the second day of hospitalization, Bitsy’s blood potassium level started to drop below normal levels, so I had the nurses add potassium to Bitsy’s IV fluids. Bitsy’s blood glucose level remained within normal limits even though she was not eating, so I did not need to supplement her IV fluids with dextrose.
Each day of hospitalization, Bitsy’s white blood cell numbers continued to rise until they were up into the normal range. Bitsy continued to have a small amount of diarrhea but it was no longer bloody. By the second day, although Bitsy vomited a couple of times, the vomit no longer contained blood.
On the third day of hospitalization, after Bitsy had stopped vomiting and was much more bright and alert, I asked the nurses to offer her a small amount of water in a bowl and a small amount of a highly digestible, prescription canned dog food formulated for dogs with gastrointestinal disease. Bitsy lapped up a little bit of water but showed no interest in the food. Later in the day, however, Bitsy decided that the food looked pretty good and she ate all of it.
Bitsy’s appetite continued to improve until she had quite a healthy appetite. I had the nurses offer Bitsy a small amount of the gastrointestinal diet four times a day. Bitsy was acting playful and happy by midday on the third day of hospitalization. By the fourth day, Bitsy was getting into mischief and started trying to chew her IV catheter and the IV fluid line.
I sent Bitsy home with oral antibiotics, an oral stomach acid reducer, and an oral medication for stomach ulcers. I asked Steve to bring Bitsy back in for a recheck examination in two days so that we could make sure that everything was going well.
Parvovirus is a very serious disease that can be fatal. Puppies can die from parvovirus infection even with intensive treatment. I was very happy that Bitsy responded well to treatment and that she will go on to live a normal, happy life with her new pet parent. These are the moments that are so gratifying to me as a veterinarian and that make all the hard work worthwhile.
For more information about parvovirus infection in puppies, please read my post entitled Diarrhea In Dogs and Puppies: Causes and Treatment. For vaccination protocols designed to help prevent parvovirus in puppies, please read my post entitled Vaccinations For Dogs And Cats.
Sad article with a great outcome!! Thank you.
I am glad you enjoyed my post, Cara. I love happy endings too.
What a lovely story… I am so glad you were able to save little Bitsy, Rachele. It must be such a lovely part of your job, well done. I did not know that parvovirus could be so serious in animals.
Thank you, Ali. Parvovirus is a deadly disease which can be easily prevented by making sure that puppies get all of their puppy vaccinations in a timely manner starting at 8 weeks of age. I am very happy that I was able to save Bitsy.
Thank you for sharing your story Dr. Baker. It shows how critical vaccinations are and the need to find out your pet’s medical history.
You’re right, Dee. Vaccinations protect our pets from serious diseases, so it is very important to make sure that our pets get all of their vaccinations.
I love stories that end well! So glad you saved Bitsy! Years ago, we adopted a beautiful Vizsla puppy about 6 or 7 months old from the shelter. Within a week she was deathly ill with parvo, bad enough that I said my goodbyes and was totally devastated. She too was lucky enough to have a great vet to save her life, as Bitsy was lucky to have you..thank you for being there for these animals! This story reminded me of my dog Heather.
Thank you, Jeanne, for your kind words and for sharing your story about your puppy.
So many puppies succumb to parvovirus, it’s got to be an amazing feeling to save a life. I think I would have cried for joy when Bitsy started chewing on those IV tubes. Great job, Rachele and a good reminder to get those puppy vaccinations. Thanks for sharing Bitsy’s story.
Thank you, Elaine. It certainly made me, my staff, and Bitsy’s dad happy to see Bitsy acting like a normal healthy puppy again.
Parvo is sooo very sad! As a former shelter worker- I remember how absolutely devastating it was when we received a litter of puppies with parvo. Thanks for sharing Bitsy’s story!
I’m glad you enjoyed Bitsy’s story, Kaitlin. Thanks for sharing your experience with parvo working in a shelter.
I’m glad you were able to help this puppy. Many years ago I rescued a puppy who was wandering on the street and two days later he came down with Parvo. My husband and I waited 24 nerve wrecking hours to hear the outcome from our veterinarian. Little Harry pulled through, but had some residual effects that lasted throughout his life. He was a great dog!
Thanks for sharing your experience with your dog Harry, Sharon. I’m glad that he pulled through and got to enjoy life with a loving family. | 2019-04-19T18:38:49Z | http://rachelebaker.com/parvovirus-the-fight-to-save-a-puppy-named-bitsy/ |
After encouraging wins over France and Serbia in their first two games in Group A, Australia faces a familiar foe on Thursday morning (AEST).
The win over Serbia meant the Boomers clinched their first 2-0 start in Olympic history, and now meet the undefeated and seemingly unbeatable USA juggernaut.
That meeting, however, won't faze Andrew Bogut and his comrades.
With five members of the Boomers squad plying their trade in the NBA, and a couple of others with previous experience in the Association, this Australian squad fears no one.
"Teams who ask the Americans to autograph their shoes are beaten before the game begins," Bogut told reporters, just after their 95-80 victory over Serbia.
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In the lead up to Rio, the message coming out of the Boomers' camp was simple: They believe they can win gold. | 2019-04-25T14:33:44Z | https://www.sportingnews.com/au/other-sports/news/bogut-believes-boomers-can-upset-team-usa/12wp927cvwilc1r82tp2kqo03k |
"ESET researchers have been tracking the TDL4 botnet for a long time, and now we have noticed a new phase in its evolution," announced David Harley, the company's director of malware intelligence.
"Based on the analysis of its components we can say that some of those components have been rewritten from scratch (kernel-mode driver, user-mode payload) while some (specifically, some bootkit components) remain the same as in the previous versions," he noted.
TDL, also known as TDSS, is a family of rootkits characterised by complex and innovative detection evasion techniques. Back in July, malware analysts from Kaspersky Lab called TDL version 4 the most sophisticated threat in the world and estimated that the number of computers infected with it exceeds 4.5 million.
However, according to ESET's researchers, changes are now being made to the way TDL4 infects systems and ensures its hold on them. Instead of storing components within the MBR, the new variants create a hidden partition at the end of the hard disk and set it as active.
This ensures that malicious code stored on it, including a special boot loader, gets executed before the actual operating system, and that the MBR code checked by antivirus programs for unauthorised modifications remains untouched.
"The malware is able to detect corruption of the files stored in the hidden file system by calculating its CRC32 checksum and comparing it with the value stored in the file header. In the event that a file is corrupted it is removed from the file system," the ESET researchers explain.
In April, Microsoft released a Windows update that modified systems to disrupt the TDL4 infection cycle. The rootkit's authors responded half a month later with an update of their own that bypassed the patch.
Several antivirus vendors like Kaspersky, BitDefender or AVAST, offer free stand-alone tools that can remove TDSS and similar rootkits. However, in order to avoid getting infected in the first place users should install an antivirus solution that provides advanced layers of protection, like those analysing software behavior. | 2019-04-22T20:18:00Z | https://www.techworld.com/news/security/sophisticated-rootkits-becoming-more-resilient-3312839/ |
Robert Kubica broke his right leg in a spectacular crash Sunday near the midway point of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Kubica, a rising star of Formula One, was racing with the Toyota of Jarno Trulli and the Ferrari of Felipe Massa when he suddenly veered off course into the grass as they drove toward the hairpin.
Kubica's BMW Sauber slammed hard into the inside concrete wall, somersaulted across the track in a shower of debris, hit the outside wall and came to rest with what was left of his car on its side.
Medical personnel removed Kubica from the car and took him to the track medical facility before transferring him by helicopter to a Montreal hospital. Team officials said Kubica never lost consciousness. | 2019-04-21T03:01:38Z | http://www.pravdareport.com/news/sports/93165-robert_kubica/ |
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The experience gained in the luxury market during almost ten years allows Maresca to launch a new ambitious project: the creation of Chiara Bellini luxury footwear brand.
The brand name is a tribute to Chiara Bellini, Technical Designer of the company and Giovanni Bellini's daughter - Mr Giovanni Bellini is the Chief Executive of Maresca, he manages the company together with his brother (and partner) Armando and his three children: Lorenzo, Michele and the aforementioned daughter Chiara. The choice of brand name Chiara Bellini brings to mind the Italian character of a 100% Made in Italy product.
The Chiara Bellini Brand is destined to the medium to high-end and luxury markets, and makes his debut with a bona fide collection for the Spring Summer 2015 collection, after a first trial run in the Russian market in 2013.
“The Chiara Bellini product”, - Chiara tells us, “- is a very meticulous product from a stylistic point of view and in its details, characterized by a combination of PVC with other materials, like leather and metallic accessories. The footwear line is completed by original ‘ball-shaped’ and ‘city’ bags, which are once again made of coloured PVC. Young women and men, who love to play and be daring with fashion, are the main targets of this line, but in the collection there are also products aimed at a certain ‘continuity’. These products are meant to be worn every day, either at the seaside or in the city, and are fashion products that are very far from the classic rain boot or beach sandal proposal”. | 2019-04-23T22:14:20Z | https://www.maresca.it/en-ww/chiara-bellini-brand.aspx |
Ethereum Classic is a smart contract platform and ecosystem for decentralized applications and distributed computing. It was born due to a chain split on the original Ethereum blockchain. When the DAO-hack occurred, where 3.6m Ether was stolen, the Ethereum community discussed what to do.
Can Ethereum Classic be mined?
What differs Ethereum Classic from other Cryptocurrencies?
How much is Ethereum Classic worth today?
Where can you buy ETC?
Can ETC be sold for cash?
The majority favored a hard fork with the purpose of rendering the stolen Ether useless, but a small minority was strictly against it. They stated that “code is law” and it would be against the spirit of decentralized systems to “turn back time” and reverse the blockchain with the help of a 51% majority.
The hard fork happened, and Ethereum abandoned the old chain. The small minority forked off of the new Ethereum and decided to continue developing the old chain. This old chain is now known as Ethereum Classic; the ticker is ETC.
In July 2016, more specifically at block 1 920 000, the hard fork was executed. After the fork, the chains were split in two and since then act individually. Ethereum Classic became a parallel blockchain, where in contrast to Ethereum the stolen funds were never returned to their owners.
Yes, it is based on Proof-of-Work (PoW). The mining algorithm is Ethash, which is a modified version of the Dagger-Hashimoto algorithm.
The main points that differ Ethereum Classic from his bigger counterpart are that its maximum supply is capped and that they don’t have the massive resources and industry support like their bigger brother.
The maximum supply of ETC is 230 000 000 and the circulating supply at the time of writing is 101 442 324 ETC.
You can buy ETC on several cryptocurrency exchanges, most notably Bithump, Binance, Upbit, Huobi, and OKEx.
You can sell ETC for cash on several cryptocurrency exchanges that have fiat-pairings, most notably Bithump and Bitfinex.
The ETC team is actively working on further development and scalability of their platform.
Also, they are focussed on finding ways to integrate Ethereum Classic in the growing sector of the Internet of Things. Additionally, they work on the “Emerald Platform,” which is a set of libraries and tools for third-party application developers.
5.5/10 What I like is that ETC capped their maximum supply, this creates SoV-characteristics. The downside is that ETH has far more resources, industry contacts, and partnerships than Ethereum Classic. This could lead to ETC being tailed off.
Another negative is that the stolen coins from the DAO-hack are still accessible for the hacker on the ETH chain. He currently holds 3.36 million ETC. The Ethereum foundation is also in possession of a massive amount of ETC, although they liquidated 90% of their position which they acquired through the hard fork. But there 10% is still a big enough number to move the market. | 2019-04-20T17:24:08Z | https://www.coinreview.com/ethereum-classic/ |
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Vivo V9 Pro is the same Vivo V9 6GB which was recently unveiled in Indonesia. Vivo V9 Pro launched in India with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC and dual rear camera at Rs 17,990. With this price tag, The Vivo V9 Pro will be competing with the Xiaomi Mi A2, Nokia 7 Plus and upcoming smartphone Realme 2 Pro which comes with Snapdragon 660 SoC.
The dual sim Vivo V9 Pro powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC, coupled with Adreno 512 GPU and Kryo 260 CPU. The device runs on Funtouch OS 4.0 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo. The smartphone has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ (2280 x 1080 pixels) Full View IPS display, 90% screen-to-body ratio and the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device has a 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage that can be expandable via microSD card with dedicated slot.
Vivo V9 Pro has a dual rear camera setup with a primary lens 13 megapixel (f/2.2 aperture) and secondary lens is 2 megapixel. For selfie, the smartphone has a 16 megapixel selfie shooter with f/2.0 aperture. The phone is packed with 3,260mAh battery.
The device has a fingerprint reader at back pannel. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB OTG, a MicroUSB 2.0 port and 3.5mm headphones jack.
The Vivo V9 Pro with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal available at Rs 17,990 and will be exclusively sold via amazon. The smartphone available in Nebula Purple and Black colour options. | 2019-04-20T14:17:02Z | https://www.technicalahmad.com/vivo-v9-pro-with-snapdragon-660-soc-and-6gb-ram-launched-in-indian-market/ |
The civic body announced on Monday that the flower show at Sabarmati Riverfront will continue till January 31 now. Earlier it was to end on January 22.
On Sunday, on account of unprecedented rush and heavy traffic congestion, AMC authorities had issued an advisory urging people to stay away from the flower show. They had ssured that the duration of the show woul dbe extended if required. While the extension will please Amdavadis, only the show at the Flower Garden has been extended, not the one at the Event Centre. This means that people will only be able to view the exhibits, including plants and floral sculptures, not purchase anything.
"Due to the overwhelming response to the flower show, we decided to extend it by a few days. Ticket counters will also be increased to avoid inconvenience to the visitors. On January 26 and 27, tickets will be priced at Rs 50," said mayor Bijal Patel. | 2019-04-26T06:01:18Z | https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/civic/flower-show-extended-till-january-31/articleshow/67631376.cms |
A year and a half ago, Michal Tsuk experienced a horrific tragedy: her 11-year-old son Ido was killed while riding his bike to a tennis lesson.
Alongside the new joy which has come into the world, there is not a day that passes that the Tsuk family doesn’t remember Ido. “It’s important for me to emphasize that our Ido, unfortunately, will never return, but he is still with us every single day. The longing for him doesn’t let go. The wonderful baby who was born won’t replace him, he is always with us. But life must continue– in spite of the terrible tragedy which we have experienced as a family.
Anyone who thinks that a family who has a baby after a child has died, or even worse after losing children that the baby is a “replacement” is an absolute idiot. Anyone who tells a parent that their new baby is a “replacement” should be dropped kicked down the hall.
Nothing replaces such a loss, Chas V”sholom, but the Mom’s attitude is to focus on life. The new life adds positive energy and focus to our lives. It can help us heal from the wounds. May they have much nachas from all their children.
much nachas, good health, parnassah and joy in abundance.
To lose a child is probably one of the most painful things that can happen to a person. This family will never forget the son they lost. They choose to focus on life and love. May G-d bless them! And all of us!
May we see Mashiach soon!!! And may all of our pain and suffering come to an end.
We all have to remember to focus on the positive in our lives, even in our darkest moments. | 2019-04-25T18:03:12Z | http://jewishmom.com/2014/12/08/we-chose-to-continue-living-year-after-son-killed-46-year-old-michal-tsuk-gives-birth/ |
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Kevin Froese, on deck at left, of Mennonite Disaster Service, speaks during the Aug. 23 dedication of the first of 11 houses to be completed by ecumenical volunteers after last year’s Carlton Complex Fire in Washington. The house was framed by the Amish from Montana, the MDS and United Methodists finished the interior.
From left, Linda Robinson, Clint Baker and Nancy Baker are among the volunteers providing meals and shelter to residents finding refuge from wildfires at Pateros Community United Methodist Church in Washington.
Last summer, a wildfire scorched the back of Pateros Community United Methodist Church in Washington State and burned down its parsonage.
This August, as fires once again devastate the drought-plagued western U.S., the church in Pateros is open 24 hours a day to those in need of shelter, food and a place to escape the smoke.
Volunteers from throughout the denomination’s Pacific Northwest Conference, which encompasses Washington and 10 counties in the northern panhandle of Idaho, have been assisting “from Day 1,” said Jim Truitt, who has served as the conference’s United Methodist Volunteers in Mission disaster response coordinator for the past nine years.
The United Methodist Committee on Relief recently distributed wildfire-related emergency grants to both the Pacific Northwest and California-Nevada conferences.
Sparked by lightning without rain and aided by high winds and tinder-dry brush and trees, single fires in Chelan, Douglas and Okanogan counties have merged into “complex” infernos.
Even before that point, the Washington wildfires claimed the lives of three firefighters with the U.S. Forest Service and injured four others when shifting flames overtook a fire crew Aug. 19 after their vehicle had crashed.
One of them, Andrew Zajac, 26, was the son of the Rev. Mary Zajac, senior pastor at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles, Illinois, and her husband, Jim Zajac. The family, including his wife, Jennifer, released a video statement about him.
Richard “Rick” Wheeler, 31, was a member of First United Methodist Church in Wenatchee, Washington, where the pastor, the Rev. Joanne Coleman Campbell, comforted his wife, Celeste, after she received news of his death.
Tom Zbyszewski, 20, the third firefighter who died, had just finished his sophomore year at Whitman College in Walla Walla and was spending his second summer with the U.S. Forest Service, where his parents also have worked.
A memorial service for all three firefighters is planned at 1p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in Wenatchee.
Residents evacuating from those fires to the north and the Chelan Complex fire to the south have fled to Pateros and Brewster, where the Red Cross has opened a shelter.
Most of the people currently seeking shelter at the church are from the north and came with animals that aren’t allowed at the Red Cross shelter. As of mid-day on Aug. 25, three families were in residence, but the numbers fluctuate. “In 20 minutes, I could have 50 people at the door,” Lane said.
Truitt dispatched six clergy and lay persons to Pateros last week to offer support and “simply provide a presence” until the fire chaplains could arrive. He delivered some needed supplies — underwear, toothpaste and gas cards — to the church shelter over the weekend.
Part of the anxiety, Truitt said, is that it often takes a long time to learn what has been lost or saved. “The fires are so severe and the smoke is so thick the assessors simply can’t tell them the status of their homes,” he explained.
Just a year ago, the Carlton Complex fire was the largest wildfire in state history and volunteers continue to work on long-term recovery plans.
On Aug. 23, the first two of 11 houses to be rebuilt this year were dedicated even as smoke filled the air, said Truitt, who participated in the ceremony.
“The Amish poured the foundation and framed the house and the Mennonites finished the inside with some help from the Methodists,” he wrote on the conference’s UMVIM Facebook page.
The Rev. Stanley Norman —who serves as co-chair for disaster response with the Rev. Gerri Harvill — believes the Pacific Northwest Conference is better prepared because of last year’s experience.
Money from the conference’s disaster response account was used to help fund disaster case management, with Cathy Earl of UMCOR providing training to 27 individuals last October, several of whom were hired by the long-term recovery group. “That was really an important step and we’ll probably be calling on those same case managers,” Norman said.
More than 50 percent of state residents affected by wildfires are unable to secure fire insurance and receive no federal or state funds, Norman noted, so they depend on nonprofit and faith groups for assistance. | 2019-04-21T09:17:12Z | https://www.umnews.org/en/news/relief-for-those-fleeing-washington-fires |
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Light Of Day benefit for the Parkinson's Disease Foundation. Bruce played for almost two hours with Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers. Other performers from the evening include Willie Nile, Marah, Boccigalupe & The Badboys, and Mr. Reality.
with Jeff Garrison. Concert for Flood Aid, benefiting Pennsylvanians who suffered damage from Hurricane Ivan in September.
The song is written by Joe Grushecky and released on Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers' 1997 album Coming Home. | 2019-04-23T18:46:27Z | http://coveredbybrucespringsteen.com/viewcover.aspx?recordID=403 |
It was then that I realized that unless you have walked through the 12 steps yourself in AA, you really couldn’t begin to see the value in it. Who knows how many active addicts, and the people who love them, are missing out on this golden opportunity to reclaim their lives?
So I am here to tell you that I love AA, because it works. It works for me and millions of other people every single day. Yes, every single day. Because it isn’t something I’ve finished; it’s an ongoing process. It’s a whole new lifestyle. Embracing it has taken me from active addiction to recovery.
It starts with acknowledging the existence of a higher power and realizing that you don’t have to keep carrying the heavy burden of addiction all by yourself. You can turn it over to your higher power and, in turn, receive the blueprint for peace and sobriety.
One of the biggest benefits AA has to offer is that it provides you with the opportunity to share your feelings with a group of people who all “get it”. Every emotion that has isolated you fr the rest of the world at large is now being validated.
It also doesn’t matter where you are in your sobriety journey. Each person’s story is relevant to someone in attendance, whether you are still drinking or have been sober for years. It is an amazing feeling to realize that you are helping yourself and others at the same time.
Sometimes, you may have a vague feeling of unease, but you can’t pinpoint the exact cause. Then someone else shares at a meeting, and it shines a light on what you have been feeling so that you can understand it and can take the necessary steps to deal with it.
No one does the work for you nor do they try to sell you any snake oil. Instead, they teach you 12 proven steps that help you regain strength and develop the self-esteem needed to stay that way. You learn to take full responsibility for your actions instead of blaming others. You develop healthy coping methods instead of engaging in reactionary behaviors that create feelings that you want to numb with alcohol.
As you learn and apply these steps in your daily life, you create the positive feelings that come with accomplishment instead of feeling helpless and blaming your actions on others.
AA meetings are everywhere. You are not tied down in your recovery. You can continue your education, accept that new promotion that requires you to move, or travel anywhere you like to visit friends or vacation with complete confidence.
If life throws you a curve ball on a holiday or even in the middle of the night, there is always a meeting in session somewhere. A simple internet search will connect you with times and locations of meetings wherever you are.
You’ll also never meet a stranger at a meeting. We all share that special bond of understanding and unconditional acceptance. The opportunities for making new friends are endless.
AA not only helped me to break the chains of addiction. It also gave me a brand new life. What’s not to love about that? | 2019-04-21T22:32:49Z | https://anaheimlighthouse.com/blog/what-i-love-about-aa/ |
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SSS was the first facility in Australia to use the full Omega Tracer Computer Aided Technology (CAD CAM) to design and manufacture all our custom foot orthotic devices. These include soft and rigid EVA foot orthoses and UCBL heel cups. | 2019-04-19T10:34:14Z | https://www.sssprosorth.com.au/foot-orthotics |
It was the best I could do: not a big fan of sparkle, I guess!
This is Pupa Artbase in M031 (a ssparkly silver) and KIKO sparkle touch in 234 used as a topcoat.
I love your shirt - that's my kind of sparkle! Hope that you are enjoying this challenge as much as I am. | 2019-04-23T22:11:04Z | http://foreverout.blogspot.com/2013/02/fabruary-style-challenge-sparkle-for.html |
The first shoe has dropped for the 2016 Dallas Cowboys…or should I say iPhone?
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett revealed that veteran running back Darren McFadden would miss multiple months after suffering a broken elbow in a home accident.
Cowboys RBs coach Gary Brown said Darren McFadden fell Memorial Day weekend on his right elbow trying to keep from dropping his cell phone.
That’s right. McFadden didn’t want to drop his cell phone. Thus, he sacrificed his elbow to save his cell phone.
@DAVi_DiGi Gary Brown on the fall: "He was trying to keep his iPhone S, his brand new one from hitting the ground and cracked his elbow."
Assuming this is an accurate description of what took place, if McFadden actually bought an Otter Box, he might actually still be healthy.
The 28-year-old McFadden rushed for 1,089 yards in his first season with the Cowboys in 2015. As the likes of Alfred Morris and rookie runner Ezkiel Elliott threaten to steal time away (and probably a starting job) from McFadden, he picked a really bad time to keep his cell phone from hitting the deck. | 2019-04-18T15:06:36Z | https://joemontanasrightarm.com/2016/06/15/an-iphone-has-started-the-fall-of-the-2016-dallas-cowboys/ |
We have 6 staff members working between the office and on reception.
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If you are thinking of relocating your office and would like to discuss options, please don’t hesitate to make contact. We will talk through studio options on the phone, or in person, to identify if we have the ideal space for your business.
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Write about your strongest memory of a heart-pounding, belly-twisting nervousness: what caused the adrenaline? Was it justified? How did you respond?
Jeb Collier, was a 17 years old, standing 6’7″, 140 pounds, with beautiful strawberry colored hair and the face of a twelve-year-old. He enlisted in the US Army as a Military Policeman before he graduated high school and was scheduled to leave two weeks after his high school graduation.
Suzy Lovell, a pixie at 5’1, ” began dating Jeb in the seventh grade and were high school sweethearts after Jeb gave Suzy a promise ring during their sophomore year and were expected to marry before Jeb left for the Army’s basic training at Fort McClellan Alabama.
When Jeb was in the fifth grade, he stood 5’11 and weighed 95 pounds, so he was always taller than most of his elementary school classmates, and during the summer before he went to the sixth grade, he grew an astonishing 8 inches.
Three weeks before his high school graduation Jeb signed a contract agreement to enter the US Army a week after his high school graduation. This was during the Korean Conflict. Jeb walked out of the recruitment office feeling proud and manly. He rode his bicycle into town and seeking out everyone who called him anything other than Jeb and starting physical fights.
He fought his two older twin sisters who showed him some mercy and three younger brothers, along with several close friends and enemies, who ridiculed and tormented him over the years.
These fights excited and impressed Suzy, who was overwhelmingly proud to be Jeb’s girlfriend.
You see, over the years, they talked about how Jeb should stand up to the people who called him names. For years Suzy repeatedly told him, he needed to demand the respect, he deserved.
After all of the fights, Jeb suffered some bruises but gained a sense of respect from all who lived in the small coal-mining town of 300, in Putney Kentucky.
Two days after their graduation, Jeb and Suzy, hiked along a familiar trail to view the sunset from a nearby mountaintop. For years, they have taken the hike, to see the beauty of nature, talk and most importantly to find privacy to take part in a little heavy petting.
As the sunset on the horizon silhouetting the Kentucky Mountains in colors of reds and pinks against the clouds. The two walked hand and hand along the trail towards their homes in the valley.
After several yards, they heard noises of rustling trees and the crunch of leaves coming from the wood line.
They thought it might be their friends attempting to scare them. So they yelled the names of friends they assumed were trying to frighten them. No one acknowledged as the noises continued.
Fear began swelling within them both on the darkening trail, so they held one another’s hands tighter while walking faster.
Their fear grew dreadful, as the rustling in the woods continued with Jeb’s long strides outpacing Suzy who was trying to keep up while holding his hand. Suzy could hear and feel her heart pounding, as tears streamed down her cheeks while being dragged by Jeb.
Suzy’s sweat-soaked blouse, and tears in her reddened eyes, she looked up to Jeb whispering.
Before Jeb could answer, a giant black bear, appeared fifteen yards behind them standing erect near the edge of the wood line standing two or three feet taller than Jeb.
“You better keep up.” He turned and ran, screaming “Help!” “Help!” “Help!,” towards his home.
Jeb screams were heard at his home, and soon his mother, father, brothers and twin sisters ran towards the sound of his voice. Jeb’s brothers had their shotguns, and one of the twins carried their father’s rifle. They all ran towards the trail with their flashlights furiously moving along the path ahead of them.
When the family ran upon Jeb on the trail, he was breathing so heavy, with sweat dripping from his reddened face and fear in his eyes. He was slow to explain in between breaths, that he saw a bear on the trail.
His siblings pointed their flashlights up the trail, when Jeb’s mother yelled, where is Suzy?
For several seconds, there was an awkward moment of silence, and Jeb stopped breathing when the silence was broken with Suzy’s footsteps on the trail.
The flashlights were turned towards her when she appeared, and with her pixie southern voice, she yelled.
I’m right here, Mama, Collier.
Suzy’s face was red as a summer beet. When she walked past, Jeb, her anger was seething like a thousand suns moving Jeb from where he stood.
She stopped in front of his mother and said that she was ok. The bear ran back into the woods after Jeb ran away screaming.
She turned towards Jeb and said. I do not want to speak to you until you return from your Army training with some courage, gumption, and respect for me.
She turned back around and walked away with Jeb mother, father and his siblings in tow, snickering.
When Jeb returned seven months later from his Army basic training, he begged for forgiveness and Suzy’s hand in marriage.
On the fourth day Suzy relented saying yes, and today we gather to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of my mother and father.
Thank goodness for, fright, flight, courage, and gumption, or else I would not stand here to tell this tale.
Great story! I loved it!
It was true love and courage building during military training. LOL!!!
I’d be afraid till my bones!!!!!! | 2019-04-22T10:48:21Z | https://007pandas.com/2015/03/11/httpsdailypost-wordpress-comdp_promptfight-or-flight/ |
As a qualified psychotherapist, I work with the client to gently explore what it is that they wish to change, whether it be something within themselves, or old patterns of behaviour that no longer serve them well in life, so that they can lead more fulfilling and productive lives. I provide a caring, non-judgemental space where the therapeutic relationship can grow and the client feels nurtured, supported and understood.
Having trained as a somatic psychotherapist, I believe that the body is an integral part of our being, and cannot be separated from the mind. From my training, I also incorporate the latest developments in neurobiology, human developmental theory, attachment theory, trauma theory, selfpsychology and intersubjectivity. I also use mindfulness-based practices.
As a member of the Australian Somatic Psychotherapy Association, I am committed to undertaking ongoing personal and professional development, including regular clinical supervision of my work. I practice in accordance with the stringent ethical guidelines of this association.
I have been assisting people on their personal journeys of self-tranformation, with a variety of issues for the past 8 years, with wonderful results. I have also been a high school teacher for over 30 years and with empathy and compassion, have enabled many students to be the best that they can be and to transform the quality of their lives.
For many years as a high school teacher, I worked with students who did the best that they could with what their life experiences had dealt them, with students who struggled to achieve their full potential. Many of these students had been labelled as troublemakers who impeded the progress of others in the classroom and therefore needed to be (and were) punished for not conforming or behaving. I felt some frustration that in schools, because time and resources are limited, I was not able to help such students as much as I would have liked.
I noticed a huge difference in one particular student who had been labelled as ‘a troublemaker’, after I spent some time really listening to him, rather than reacting to his behaviour. He opened up and eventually became a ‘model student’ who went on, not only to achieve excellent academic results, but also, after seeing a therapist, dealt with his issues and went on to become a wonderful husband and father.
I felt motivated to spend time working as a volunteer, supporting people work through their issues on personal development courses, and during this time, felt a driving passion to retire from full-time teaching so that I could become a therapist.
My training as a Somatic Psychotherapist involved a thorough grounding in a mixture of the best established psychotherapeutic theories, from roots in Freudian psychology, through the many different movements that evolved over the years, as well as the fruits of cutting-edge research into psychotherapy and human development, and neurobiology.
I have been influenced by a number of approaches, beginning with Kohut’s concept of empathic attunement (Selfpsychology ), including infant and child development theory, the enormous contribution of John Bowlby and others in Attachment Theory and Intersubjectivity Theory. I am particularly excited by the new developments in neurobiology, particularly as it relates to trauma and neglect and evidence that people’s brains can be rewired within the therapist-client relationship.
As a Contemporary Somatic Psychotherapist, I embrace a comprehensive approach to personal growth and development which acknowledges that all facets of human experience are interrelated i.e. that the processes of the body/mind not only affect and reflect each other, but are actually inter-functioning aspects of a person's whole being. Each person's individual history, their cultural/biological context and bodily-based subjective reality are all inextricably intertwined.
I also integrate mindfulness practices in to my daily life and in my work as a therapist.
I am particularly interested in the neurobiology of trauma and development and how they impact on the organisation of the brain and subsequently on the organisation of an individual’s experience. I feel that it is immensely important to have an understanding of trauma and its impact, in order to work with traumatised individuals. Longer term and more lasting healing of traumatised individuals have been recently seen as resulting from the laying down of new neural pathways, achieved from repeated new experiences in therapy, in contrast to treatment in the medical model which pathologises and medicates.
The work on infant and child development, including Attachment Theory, and how the brain is affected by neglect, continues to fascinate me, particularly in the context of neurobiology, and how through therapy, healing can be achieved when stages of development which were interrupted in the life-cycle can be reinstated.
As a Somatic Psychotherapist, I believe in a holistic approach, that the mind and body are integrated. I work within a broadly humanistic and psychodynamic framework that is inclusive of the body, where the relationship between the client and myself is developed and valued, taking in to account each of our experiences and with a particular focus on what is happening in the present moment. Because we embody our experience, somatic cues as well as verbal information provided by the client are observed and when necessary, used to give feedback to the client, so that together, we can gently explore what is happening for the client, while the client experiences being supported in this process.
For many people, anxiety and depression are the result of the stresses of a busy lifestyle, where too much is expected of them (by themselves and/or others) and they have lost the ability to self-regulate. Medication is not always the answer, sometimes all that is needed is empathic listening and empathic attunement, so that the client feels safe and can just be, without having to do anything, where they can be listened to, without judgement, and feel understood. This in turn can lead to better self-regulation and the implementation of more successful coping mechanisms. The client then can then, armed with an awareness of what they need to change as well as support, face difficulties and overcome obstacles, so that they can make different choices and thereby have the life that they desire and deserve.
Some clients choose to have Bio-dynamic massage, which is a deeply nurturing experience in its own right, where the emphasis is on soothing the nervous system. This is entirely the client’s choice to work in this way.
Progress will of course vary from client to client, depending on the client’s experience, history, their level of awareness and current circumstance. It can be very slow and extremely subtle, often out of awareness. For some, huge progress may consist of picking up the phone and making that first appointment, then in turning up, then in coming back and continuing in spite of the temptations not to do so. Facing one’s fears and expressing them (either verbally or somatically), then facing them and attempting different coping strategies for difficulties/issues are all examples of significant progress which may be dismissed or minimalised or even overlooked.
I personally feel that the client starts to feel that progress is being made when they truly feel (even out of awareness) that they are heard, understood and accepted, unconditionally and without judgement. This may be a feeling (such as relief, or a sense of trust or of being held or supported), rather than something that can be verbalised, or it can be a bodily experience, such as a deep sigh, or tears. Understanding may come later as to why, but this is something for the client and therapist to gently explore together.
Therapy has made me a better person because it has allowed me to embrace all parts of my self, including the parts that I learnt at an early age to suppress or disavow. It provided a safe place where I felt understood and supported, which in turn led me to want to explore the rationale behind the behaviours and relationships that I was choosing in my life, which invariably were not helpful in attaining the joy that was my birthright. Through a development of my understanding, I was able to further develop my self-reflective and relational capacities.
In becoming more accepting of myself, I am able to empathise with others and to practice non-judgement, be a better listener, as well as provide support for others without losing myself in the process. I am able to ask for and accept support, and see self-care as being a necessity rather than an indulgence.
As a young child, I learnt at an early age that approval from my parents through being a high achiever was paramount to my sense of well-being. Like many, I became a driven by perfectionism, which later in life, invariably led to frustration, because that perfection could not be achieved. Through therapy, I have come to accept and like who I am, warts and all, and no longer needing to seek validation of my self-worth from external sources, but from within. I am able to have more choice in my life. I am grateful for so much more, and as a result, can allow myself to experience a fuller range of emotions and feelings, and to see that as healthy.
I am able to experience each day with whatever it brings, acknowledging the past without regrets, and looking forward to whatever may arise in the future, learning from each experience, whilst remaining true to myself and to my values and beliefs.
What I love most is that a client trusts me enough to take that courageous leap of faith to change something in their life that is not working for them, and allow me to support them on their journey to enhance the quality of their life. I feel very humbled and privileged to be able to do the work that I do and to see clients gradually become empowered to lead more satisfying lives.
It is extremely rewarding to be able to work together to change patterns of behaviour that are not helpful, to have the client experience an increase in their self-esteem, to provide tools and the practice of using those tools so that they can have a different experience, which will lead to the realisation that they have the potential to achieve so much more from their lives.
It is truly heart-warming to see a client feeling safe enough to allow themselves to be vulnerable, to work through difficulties and fears together, to make the brave decision to work more deeply and then to see them come through the other side, having more choice in their lives. In addition, I learn so much more about myself and grow from time spent with each client.
Yes, of course I do. I am, after all, a human being, with all of the fallibilities, vulnerabilities and weaknesses (and strengths) that are part of the human condition. I am also a product of my past experiences and the relationships that have shaped me, and can be, and am, triggered by events that occur, often outside of my awareness. I am fortunate in that I have had training, have done lots of self-development work, engage in mindfulness practices such as meditation, and have ongoing therapy, so that I can deal with my bad hair days in ways that serve me better.
Part of my success in dealing with bad hair days is acceptance that they do (and will) happen, rather than trying to disavow them, or wish that they didn’t happen, or worse still, blaming myself. Awareness of why they happen can be helpful (although not always necessary), although I personally find that awareness of how I react is more useful to me in order to change how I handle similar situations should they arise again (and not surprising, they do!). Asking for and accepting help, something that I used to struggle with, help tremendously too. Spending time in the company of like-minded people also provides ongoing support.
The other key factor for me in handling bad hair days is to connect with nature, such as taking a walk along the beach, spending time playing with my cat, or spending time in my vegie patch with my chooks, for engaging with my environment gives me ‘the bigger picture’ perspective. Having gratitude for my life, my health and the people in it helps me cope with those ‘bad hair’ days.
I think that the most significant problem that we face stems from a lack of harmony, imbalance with our planet, imbalance with each other, and imbalance within ourselves. Many people on this planet are struggling with obesity, whilst many others are dying from starvation. People are killing each other and destroying the planet. There is an inequitable distribution of wealth, success in many places is measured by how much wealth one can acquire in a lifetime, rather than on how humanely or compassionately one lives.
This causes a lot of stress in people’s lives as they feel that they cannot live up to the expectations that they, and others, place on themselves, and this leads in turn, to imbalance. From this stance, for many, it is difficult to feel gratitude or compassion, to extend kindness or to be non-judgemental with others, let alone with oneself.
Many people are more reactive than proactive and change is difficult. It is often difficult for people to communicate honestly and openly about what is going on for them, when it is not safe to do so or when unaware of what is going on internally. When one does not feel good about oneself, it is often difficult to really feel good about anything else, let alone have compassion for others, and so on the cycle continues.
It is important to break the cycle, by providing a safe, non-judgemental space, where a person can feel supported and begin to restore their self-esteem, so that they can begin to restore balance within themselves, then in turn in their lives and within their environment. Sadly, for many people on this planet, their world IS a dangerous place where their very existence is indeed under threat.
There are many books, films, songs, events and works of art that have inspired me and on a daily basis, new ones that inspire me. I am also constantly inspired by people, many of whom would not consider themselves to be inspirational, who are struggling to eke out an existence, overcoming adversity and who exhibit incredible courage battling illness and difficult challenges that life throws them.
Perhaps the most significant piece of writing that inspired me, was one of my textbooks from my training, Robert Karen’s “Becoming Attached - First Relationships and How They Shape the Capacity to Love” (1988).
The title of this book unseated a deep inexplicable fear in me, which manifested itself in a reluctance to even open the cover of the book, followed by procrastination over reading it. Once I forced myself to read it (I had to, as it was compulsory reading as part of my training), I began to gain an understanding of what my fear was about and to work through it. The book provides an excellent summary of the history of Attachment Theory and the significant impact of early attachment history on a person’s ability throughout life, not only to love, but to handle difficulties or even crises in their lives. | 2019-04-25T14:45:40Z | https://www.goodtherapy.com.au/april_lewis |
Good Buzz Kombucha is a healthful addition to your daily wellness routine, providing micronutrients, active enzymes and organic acids in a refreshing low-sweetness fizzy soft drink. But the best part is that it tastes great any time of day - have it for breakfast or have it at a barbecue with mates.
This ancient elixir is made by fermenting a sweetened tea base with a living culture called a mother. Our culture has been a part of the family, here in NZ, since 1974. We brew for 12-14 days and then bottle - we DO NOT add sweeteners, additional sugar, juices or water. We DO NOT make our kombucha from concentrate - this is a TRUE BOOCH®. Residual sugars after ferment are between 2.2-3.6g/100ml.
Available in 7 flavours: Feijoa, Lemon Ginger, Feijoa, Jasmine, Origins (black tea original), Green Tea, and our new release, Apple Cinnamon. Available in 328ml and 888ml bottles as well as 20L kegs.
Our kombucha is certified organic & Fairtrade, is approved by the Vegetarian & Coeliac societies. | 2019-04-19T22:17:28Z | https://www.finefoodnz.co.nz/whats-on/auckland-2018/partners/good-buzz-kombucha/ |
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In a huge breakthrough for nanoparticle research, MIT scientists have discovered a way to facilitate the entry of gold nanoparticles into cells without disrupting the cell membrane. The solution? Stripes!
The team found that gold nanoparticles coated with alternating bands of two different kinds of molecules can quickly pass into cells without harming them, while those randomly coated with the same materials cannot. The research was reported in a recent advance online publication of Nature Materials.
“We’ve created the first fully synthetic material that can pass through a cell membrane without rupturing it, and we’ve found that order on the nanometer scale is necessary to provide this property,” said Francesco Stellacci, an associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and co-leader of the work with Darrell Irvine, the Eugene Bell Career Development Associate Professor of Tissue Engineering.
Nanoparticles hold a lot of promise, especially for their cancer-targeting abilities. | 2019-04-20T09:11:30Z | https://www.medgadget.com/2008/06/nanoparticles_get_their_stripes.html |
All Church of England dioceses use the National Society's framework for the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) under Section 48 of the Education Act 2005. SIAS focuses on the effect that the Christian ethos of the church school has on the children that attend it. The principle objective of a SIAS inspection is to evaluate the distinctiveness and effectiveness of the school as a church school.
Our last Section 48 inspection was on 7 October 2015. | 2019-04-24T21:47:29Z | https://www.dunholme.lincs.sch.uk/key-information/standards/siams-inspection-report |
English singer and songwriter, JP Cooper rose to fame featuring on Jonas Blue's platinum-selling 2016 single 'Perfect Strangers', peaking at number 2 on the UK charts. JP has only gone from strength to strength ever since.
With singles like 'September Song', 'Passport Home' and 'She's On My Mind', JP Cooper released his stunning debut album 'Raised Under Grey Skies' which landed a spot inside the top 10 on the UK Album Charts.
Joining the F/H Block family as one of our most recent residents, JP is currently working on his sophomore album and has recently featured on various projects with artists including Craig David, Gorgon City, Yungen and Bugzy Malone. | 2019-04-20T05:21:35Z | http://www.fblockmusic.com/jp-cooper |
Meet Google's Robot Army. It's Growing.
Google can't stop buying robotics companies. In the past two months, eight of the 12 companies the search giant has acquired have "robotics" in their name or descriptions. Here's your complete breakdown of the robot army presently at Google's command.
As stated in the midst of its buying spree, the company's largely letting its new robotics divisions continue to work on their preexisting projects, and why wouldn't they? The newly acquired companies are doing a damn good job. They're even winning competitions.
Robot technology would help with self-driving cars, certainly, but the range of these acquisitions hints at even broader ambitions. Again, we don't know much. They're all a part of the Google X division, which is top secret by definition. We do know what the new companies in the Google family are up to, though, and that might offer us some clues.
These guys are rockstars. The Japanese team that got its start at Tokyo University just took the top prize at DARPA's Robotics Challenge Trial thanks to the cunning and agility of its 5-foot, 5-inch, 209-pound bipedal robot. After being purchased by Google in early December 2013, Schaft's blue machine proved to be the best at walking on uneven terrain, climbing ladders, clearing debris, and connecting hoses, ultimately scoring an impressive 27 out of 32 possible points.
The company was originally founded to build disaster response robots after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 but has since broadened its scope, thanks in part to funding from the U.S. government. Who knows how far they'll go floating on Google's coffers?
Industrial Perceptions, Inc., is an imaging company that spun off of the Menlo Park robotics company Willow Garage. Before being acquired by Google in December—the day after the Schaft acquisition, in fact—IPI was focusing on building advanced technology for 3D vision-guided robots to be used in manufacturing and logistics. This includes the ability to see and sort different objects, say, in a factory. You could imagine a company like Amazon being very interested in this kind of technology, but it's so far unclear exactly what Google wants to do with it.
Redwood Robotics started as a joint venture between Meka Robotics, SRI International, and Willow Garage, IPI's parent. And like IPI, it's always had a very focused mission. Redwood wants to build the "next generation arm" for robots. Meka Robotics founder Aaron Edsinger once said that he wants to do for robotic arms what the Apple II did for computers. Specifically, Redwood wants to build robotic arms that can work alongside people even in the comfort of their own home. That also means being the common arm manufacturer of service robots, so in the future, everybody's personal robot could have Redwood arms. Well, make that Google arms.
Like its cousin, Redwood Robotics, Meka is dedicated to building robots that can live and work with human beings. The company describes its flagship model, the M1 Mobile Manipulator, as having "human-safe, human-soft, and human scale robot technologies that will enable the robots of tomorrow to work alongside people in the home and the workplace." The human-like faces on the robot can even emote, a feature that's as creepy as you let it be.
Even before joining Google, Holomini was a pretty secretive outfit. All we really know from its now shuttered website is the company describes itself as "Creators of high-tech wheels for omnidirectional motion." The image above is just a stock photo guesstimate of what a "high-tech wheel for omnidirectional motion" might look like.
If Redwood and IPI are the engineers in the family, Bot & Dolly are the artists. The company describes itself as "a design and engineering studio that specializes in automation, robotics, and filmmaking" with a mission "to advance motion control and automation as a creative medium." In reality, this means that Bot and & Dolly use robots to help film commercials and movies like Gravity. This doesn't mean that Google wants to get into the movie business, but hey, if a robot's good enough to make a movie, what else can it do?
Boston Dynamics is the real celebrity of the bunch. After acquiring six robotics companies in six days, Google took a couple of days off before announcing this major acquisition. The company is known for building all kinds of futuristic bots from the bipedal, humanoid robot Atlas (above) to the impossibly fast, four-legged Cheetah. Actually, Boston Dynamics brings a whole robot army to Google, one that the military is very eager to recruit.
Google's latest purchase is less interested in building an actual robot than in designing an intelligent robot brain. The self-described "cutting edge artificial intelligence company" that uses "the best techniques from machine learning and systems neuroscience to build powerful general-purpose learning algorithms: comes with a team of 75 researchers and software engineers whose talents could be put to use on anything from the hypothetical Googlebot to the company's flagship search engine and anything in between. Because after all, robots are just another step in Google becoming the company that is everywhere, and does everything. | 2019-04-24T09:58:49Z | https://gizmodo.com/a-humans-guide-to-googles-many-robots-1509799897 |
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Your executor carries out (or executes) the wishes set out in your will and choosing the right person or persons is an important decision. It should be somebody you trust to do this job. Ideally, it should be a job given to two people to act as co-executors. So what does an executor actually do? | 2019-04-21T06:09:44Z | https://www.lynchsolicitors.ie/category/wills-trusts-and-taxation/ |
This time of the year isn’t just known for the eggnog, christmas trees, presents and good cheer. Some of the most anticipated movies of the year are released. Take a look at the list the Ferrvor Team put together for the movies to checkout in theaters this holiday season.
Who doesn’t love a good movie? Especially on Christmas Day, when all the stores are closed and there’s nothing else to do. Here are a few of the top movies coming out during the holidays. | 2019-04-21T14:47:05Z | http://www.ferrvor.com/movies-to-watch-this-holiday-season/ |
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Thorpe of the New York Trucking and Delivery Association says the decision to raise penalties won’t solve the parking crisis.
For more than a decade, Ken Thorpe has been a soldier in the fight against parking tickets, which has become part of the escalating war for access to the curb. It's a conflict that has intensified in recent years as ride-hail services have clogged roads, New Yorkers have had more of their purchases delivered, and the streetscape has been remade with bicycle lanes, pedestrian malls and restrictions on parking and unloading.
The city "has whittled away at the commercial parking infrastructure," said Thorpe, the chief executive of the New York Trucking and Delivery Association, which he founded in 2004 to deal with parking issues for small and midsize businesses.
At the same time, trucks are making more deliveries than ever, and they must do that regardless of whether there's unloading space available. "Trucking is not a 'choice' situation," Thorpe said. "It's a necessity."
But now the 600 members of his group, as well as large fleet operators such as UPS and FedEx, are facing higher fines—and possibly more paperwork and time in traffic court—as a little-known yet controversial city policy comes under fire. The stipulated-fine program was established in 2004 by the Department of Finance to let businesses pay slightly reduced fines—and no fines at all for some infractions—in exchange for not contesting their tickets.
It was mainly a way to reduce everyone's administrative costs while having delivery companies pay roughly what they would have otherwise. (The reductions were calculated with an eye on the percentage of tickets that were successfully challenged.) But the program was a sore point with advocacy groups such as Transportation Alternatives, which considered it a corporate giveaway that neutered traffic enforcement.
Last month, in a bid at leveling the playing field for businesses not in the program—and furthering the city's congestion-reduction goals—the Finance Department announced that next month it would raise the program's fines, including those now set at zero.
As if that were not bad enough for Thorpe's membership, in the same week five City Council members introduced a bill to abolish the program. They denounced it as a free pass to large corporations and a contributor to reckless parking and congestion.
Thorpe says it's the council bill that's a giveaway—to parking-ticket brokers, who stand to gain business adjudicating tickets. He sees no way that the Finance Department's plan will change driver behavior or have any impact on congestion.
"The theory of the program was there are bad things, good things and some things in between, and it taught the driver you're going to pay a lot to do bad things and little or none to do the others," Thorpe said. "Now they've put the bad and good closer together, removing the driver's incentive for doing the good, because it's going to cost just a little more to do the bad."
In fact, good and bad parking behavior will not be punished that similarly. The most serious violations that get discounts, such as obstructing traffic ($10 off the $115 total), will now get no break at all, while many of the zero-fine infractions will cost $25.
But Thorpe says those increases could cost some of his members hundreds of dollars a week—enough that he would consider taking them out of the program. The $35 fine for double parking outside Midtown is still better than the official $115, but he notes that double parking is legal for the first 30 minutes, and enforcement is not always scrupulous.
In 2011 he sued the city, which for some years had been slapping double-parked delivery trucks with the more expensive violation of blocking a travel lane, which carried a $40 fine. In 2016 the city settled and paid those covered by the lawsuit $14 million.
Even so, the Finance Department, which worked with the Department of Transportation on the new fine schedule, says more needs to be done to ease congestion. The agency says the stipulated-fine program has been sending the wrong signal to the wider parking universe by not reflecting the fact that not all double-parking tickets are dismissed.
"We need the program to have incentives that are aligned with the city's goals to reduce congestion, and we need the program to be fair," said Finance Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Shear. "We agree that the conversation about congestion is a larger conversation, and there are many other factors, and this program is one small piece. But we don't want to send the wrong message by saying double parking outside of Midtown will cost businesses nothing."
The Transportation Department maintains that it is doing all it can.
The agency is "committed to improving commercial accessibility throughout the five boroughs, especially in the context of our street-improvement projects," a spokeswoman said. As part of those projects, "new curb regulations are installed that are complementary to the larger curb-management goals of the corridor, such as faster bus mobility, reduction of double parking, and better commercial access."
But the Transportation Department is aware that it's a long way from curing congestion when demand for deliveries from myriad e-commerce businesses, including Amazon and Fresh Direct, is bigger than ever.
"Consumer demands and the amount of available space we have at the curb, they're at odds right now," Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg said at a Crain's breakfast forum last month. She added that parking enforcement can only do so much, and larger fixes, including congestion pricing and technology such as license-plate readers, might be part of the answer.
"Right now the demand for the curb exceeds the supply," she said.
Some members of the City Council are not convinced that higher fines will make the program more effective. They say any solution will include abolishing stipulated fines.
"This program doesn't work," said Costa Constantinides, a City Council member from Queens, who introduced the bill to end the program as one of several parking and transportation proposals. "Trucks are still parking in bike lanes. It's been around for years, and I really feel it's prohibiting us from having a real conversation around parking that we desperately need to have."
As part of that conversation, the councilman introduced a bill that would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, which oversees city agencies, to have buildings under its jurisdiction receive deliveries between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
"The city should lead by example," Constantinides said.
That's not so simple, it turns out. A Transportation Department off-hours delivery program proved unworkable for many businesses, some of which had to add employees to accept the shipments. The councilman said his program would be "one part of the puzzle."
As it happens, parking-ticket broker Glen Bolofsky has contributed more than $4,000 to Constantinides' campaign treasury in the past five years. A spokesman for the councilman dismissed the idea that the bill was intended to help brokers.
"The majority of those that benefit from this [stipulated-fine] program are big-box delivery corporations who flout traffic laws at the expense of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers," the spokesman said.
Bolofsky agreed that ending the program would help brokers, but he insisted the biggest beneficiary would be the public. "Congestion will be reduced," he said. "More money will be raised."
Assuming 70% of double-parking tickets are dismissed, he estimated the city has forfeited $147.5 million over the life of the program by not fining participants for double parking beyond Midtown.
The new schedule will collect about 30% of double-parking fines, but Bolofsky insists the program still benefits the biggest operators the most. He maintains that neither the city nor companies such as UPS will lose money adjudicating tickets, arguing that many companies still have in-house teams for the job, and automation can reduce the expense further. He noted that the city handled 12 million tickets a year in 1990, when they were handwritten, and had to deal with only 10 million last year. Enforcement agents now use handheld devices that reduce the errors and bad handwriting that led to dismissals.
The Finance Department disagrees with his conclusions, saying both the city and the 1,751 companies in the program—encompassing 48,880 vehicles—would spend more without the program.
"We would need more hearing officers," Shear said. "The companies would have to retain brokers or hire staff to defend against these parking tickets. In terms of revenue, there would be no increase to the city."
Apart from whether the program is good for the city, a walk through Midtown with several UPS executives revealed how difficult following parking rules can be.
Another option would be to park at a metered spot a couple of blocks away and cart diamonds by hand truck to recipients, which UPS rules out for security reasons. "It would put our driver and other people in the area at risk," said Axel Carrion, director of state public affairs.
A few blocks away, on West 50th Street, where commercial parking was allowed at that hour, every space between Sixth and Seventh avenues was taken, mostly by delivery and commercial vehicles. There were two idling for-hire vehicles and three cars with "parking authorization" placards—the bane of parking-reform advocates—on their dashboard.
Even when a UPS driver finds a legal spot, regulations can conflict with the company's efforts to operate efficiently. Using new dispatch-planning technology, the company has increased the number of packages a truck will carry to nearly 400 so that one truck does the work of two. But that truck needs to stay in one place much of the workday, doing pickups when it's done with deliveries. Parking rules—which aim to promote the flow of traffic and keep operators from hogging spots—require it to move after three hours.
But circling the block will delay deliveries and the truck could lose the spot, so the driver will stay put. This reduces congestion and pollution. But the ticket, which costs program participants nothing, will set them back $25 under the new schedule.
Overall UPS expects its payments under the fine program to jump 32% next year, to $21.8 million, with a $3.4 million increase from double parking and more than $1 million from unloading in the wrong spot or at the wrong time. The company says it would like to try other solutions, such as paying for spots where a truck could sit all day. Long term, it would like to see new building construction include space for unloading.
Right now the firm is weighing the benefits of staying in the program.
"My drivers can be trained to avoid the ticket, and we have drastically reduced the amount of tickets over the past couple of years," said Dan Byrnes, director of finance at UPS, adding that the city's ticket data aided his efforts. "Now with these changes, [the city] is not really helping. Just raising prices is not going to change behavior." | 2019-04-25T11:13:15Z | https://www.crainsnewyork.com/features/curbside-crush-city-officials-are-upping-fines-so-drivers-will-park-legally |
A serene elegance overflows from this timeless Spanish beauty in the Hollywood Hills. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac at the foot of Runyon Canyon Park, it’s evident that something special awaits as you enter the property through concrete arches and a custom wrought iron gate.
Besides its dramatic presence, the home is loaded with architectural details that are only found in homes from a bygone era.
A rotunda entry with inlaid polished wood floors and stenciled ceiling. The hardwood floors throughout the house are impeccable. It's as though they've never come in contact with the sole of a shoe in their 86 years.
The doors and windows throughout this home are beautiful, and in some cases quite unique. The French doors in the living room open to a large courtyard.
The home features a family Room, large formal dining room with views, a tower room, a 2-room staff wing and guest apartment with large terrace.
The second floor has five bedrooms. The master suite has city views and a generously sized dressing room.
Check out the oval window. Sweet, isn't it?
One of the more unique features I've seen is this space that appears to be a sort of prayer vestibule. The detail of its design is extraordinary.
The outdoor area in the back has three distinct levels. On the main floor is a private and beautifully tiled courtyard.
At the second level of the backyard is this beautiful pool and a terrace..
On the uppermost level of the back yard is a long pergola with that sits high above the house and commands unobstructed views of the city and beyond. | 2019-04-24T11:52:06Z | http://www.angelenoliving.com/blog/Hollywood-Hills-Spanish-Estate-at-7475-Hillside-Ave |
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How to Make Flapjacks - Quick, Easy and Yummy!
Learn How to Make Flapjacks with this easy recipe. The favourite simple, English, chewy, gooey, kids bake. Add chocolate if you fancy, or use dairy free spread to make them vegan. Use gluten free oats to make them gluten free too.
I’ve got to tell you, my home baking has fallen down a little lately.
We are living in a new house (October, is that still ‘new’?) which has a pretty rubbish kitchen and once I’ve been cooking all day for work, I kind of forget to cook treats for George and Harriet.
I’d like to tell you that Mum guilt got the better of me but actually I accidentally ordered a COMEDY sized huge bag of Jumbo Oats by mistake.
I realised that I’d never shared this recipe and in writing up how to make flapjacks, I’ve realised I MUST make them more. They are SO good!
Before we get into the details I feel I should clarify what a flapjack is for any transatlantic readers.
In America a flapjack is actually a pancake. English flapjacks are more of a gooey oat/granola bar, made with butter, sugar, golden syrup and oats, all baked in the oven.
Flapjacks are a super simple and easy treat.
What ingredients do you need to make flapjacks?
All you need to make flapjacks are butter, sugar, golden syrup and oats.
How do you make flapjacks?
The absolute key in how to make flapjacks is all in the cooking time.
They really are such a simple bake to make. Firstly you melt unsalted butter in a heavy bottomed pan. Once the butter is melted, stir in sugar and golden syrup. As soon as the sugar is dissolved, you remove the pan from the heat.
Now stir in your oats, making sure that they are all coated with the mixture.
Put the flapjack mixture into a baking parchment lined baking tray. Carefully press them down using a spatula to ensure they cook evenly and are the same thickness when you cut them.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, the edges of your flapjack should just be starting to brown, but the middle should be soft with a slight amount of wobble.
Which oats should I use in flapjacks?
I used Jumbo whole oats, in this flapjack recipe. They give a lighter, more crumbly texture.
You can also rolled oats, which make a more dense flapjack.
Should flapjacks be crunchy or chewy?
For me the perfect flapjack is a chewy one, with slightly crunchy edges. Anything else is simply not good enough!
However, if you of the crunchy flapjack persuasion, just cook your flapjacks for slightly longer.
What other ingredients can I add to my perfect flapjack recipe?
Once you have mastered the basic flapjack recipe, the world is your oyster in terms of other flavours.
A simple covering of melted chocolate after cooking adds some sugary goodness that will be a hit with the children.
You can also add dried fruits for an extra portion of fruit.
The list is endless, let me know if you find your perfect flapjack flavour!
Do you cut flapjacks hot or cold?
Leave the flapjack in the tin until it is completely cooled before cutting into sixteen squares and removing from the tin.
I think allowing them to cool helps them to keep their shape and means that you don’t need to overcook them.
Can you make Dairy free or vegan flapjacks?
Yep! Just replace the butter with your favourite dairy free spread.
How long do homemade flapjacks last for?
In our house this is about 5 minutes but if you can resist temptation this flapjack recipe will last for around 10 days kept in an air tight container.
You can also freeze flapjack in portions for up to one month.
This perfect sized baking tin.
Great quality baking paper like this.
Always use a good quality baking parchment to line your baking tray. A top tip is to make small cuts in your parchment at each corner to help it fit the baking tray better.
You can vary the type of sugar used in your flapjack. I used soft brown sugar in this recipe to make it chewy and rich. You could also use castor sugar but it won’t be quite as tasty. Dark brown sugar would give a darker appearance and a richer flavour.
I have used 1tsp of salt in this flapjack recipe. You can leave this out if you are cooking for young children, but I do have to say I think it really adds to the recipe and brings out the flavour.
If you prefer you could substitute honey for golden syrup, I haven’t tried this myself, but if you do let me know how you get on.
If you fancy some inspiration for other simple sweet treats or after school snacks then take a look at my Ultimate Banana Muffins or Microwave Brownies recipes.
Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. I’d love to know how you got on and what you thought of it if you make this Easy Flapjack recipe. Please rate the recipe and leave me a comment below if you do.
PS. Look at these two getting in on the post photo act. HAHA! Hope your children enjoy this recipe as much as mine do.
Preheat your oven to 170deg (fan) 150deg (conventional).
Line a 20cm x 20 cm baking tray with baking parchment, cut slits in each corner so it fits neatly.
Melt your butter in a large pan over a low heat.
Once melted add your sugar. and golden syrup. Once the sugar has dissolved remove from the heat and stir in the oats.
Give the entire mixture a really good stir so that all of the oats are coated.
Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, the edges should be starting to brown but the middle should still be soft and wobbly.
When the flapjacks are cold, remove from the tin and slice your flapjack into 16 squares with a sharp knife. | 2019-04-22T03:59:28Z | https://www.tamingtwins.com/how-to-make-flapjacks/ |
Jordan Lee Archilbald “Jordy”, 24 of Jamestown NC was called to heaven on May 3, 2018. An informal gathering to celebrate the life of this precious soul will be held on Tuesday, May 8th at 6:00 pm at his mother’s home, 205 Forestdale Dr Jamestown NC 27282.
Jordy will be remembered by all who loved him as having the most beautiful, loving, caring and tender heart. When Jordy loved, he loved deeply. Jordy was kind and so affectionate and made everyone feel important. Jordy was special, that’s for sure and if we mentioned all that we have in our hearts, you would all be reading this for days. That’s how much we all loved our “baby boy”.
Some of the things Jordy loved most was large family gatherings, eating his “Ma’s” good cooking, fun times with friends, playing with Kensleigh and Abri and his little brother Jaidan, he loved his big brother Josh and fishing with his younger brother Jared and his cousin Garrett. His dad, Elmer was his hero. Jordy had much love and respect for his grandparents Kenneth and Virginia Manring and he knew that his Aunt Sissy worshiped the ground he walked on. Jordy loved all of his family so very much.
Jordy was charismatic and full of life. Just being near him made others happy and people were drawn to him. His beautiful smile and that sparkle in his eyes would light up the room and his silly laugh will never be forgotten.
We will miss our precious Jordy every day of our lives. We will continue to find comfort in knowing our God is a loving God and he has our boy in the palm of his hands and Jordy’s Mimi is holding him in her arms. We will see him again. He was and will always be SO LOVED.
In lieu of cut flowers, the family would welcome perennial flowers to create a memory garden for Jordy. | 2019-04-21T10:51:54Z | https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/greensboro-nc/jordan-archibald-7843209 |
What is the fifth wave?
The mid-January defeat in Congress of the Protect IP Act (PIPA) and its evil twin, the Stop Piracy Act (or SOPA), is a dramatic illustration of the decline of established authority in the face of a rebellious public. The authorities engaged in this particular farce were political and economic: a handful of senators and congressmen, and the organizational chieftains of the entertainment industry. The performance began with quiet murmurs behind drawn curtains, but ended with a pratfall-filled chase scene in the full light of day, worthy of the Marx Brothers.
The sponsoring politicians clearly believed this was a technical matter, to be settled among lawmakers and interested parties. It never occurred to them that anyone would be paying attention. For their part, representatives of the “creative” establishment felt entitled to reduce the web to something like an occupied country, and co-opt the Justice Department to secure their profits. It never occurred to them to question the outsourcing of their business needs to the government.
This being Washington DC, the line between political and corporate power was fuzzy.
According to Politico, Allison Halatei, former Deputy Chief of Staff to House Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith, and Lauren Pastarnack, a Senate Judiciary Committee Senior Aide, just accepted jobs with two of the lobbying firms backing SOPA and PIPA. Halatei and Pastarnack helped write the bills. Halataei is now the National Music Publisher’s Association chief liaison to Congress, and Pasternak is now the director of government relations for the MPAA.
The head of the MPAA is Chris Dodd, a former senator. By law, he is banned from lobbying Congress, but as sultan of the music publishers he can throw fistfuls of coins to his friends from a $100 million lobbying war chest.
PIPA/SOPA enjoyed support from the Republicans who run the House and the Democrats who run the Senate. It was a rare bipartisan effort, mantled in the undivided power and prestige of the federal legislature. That it collapsed so quickly, and in such a comic opera atmosphere, should be considered a symptom of our strange moment in history.
The dispute over SOPA is often framed as pitting Washington-savvy Hollywood against the naïfs of Silicon Valley. This characterization is by no means false. I applied it in my previous post on the subject, and it pretty accurately describes the early phases of the conflict.
But something changed. As the knowledgeable Yochai Benkler observes, it wasn’t Google or Facebook which orchestrated the bills’ astonishing reversal of fortune. It was the eruption into the process – typically sudden and unforeseen – of the hordes of an aroused public.
It turned out many people had been paying attention after all. Marketing campaigns by tech companies helped call attention to the problems with SOPA, but this was largely an organic movement, an internet thing. I don’t know much about the internet, but I know this: virality is unforeseeable. Marketing geniuses, deploying the sexiest technical applications, will fail to achieve it. Yet teenage kids reproducing images of kittens go viral in a trice.
The web is overwhelmingly populated by cute cat communities and their like. This is Ethan Zuckerman’s insight, not mine. Building on the idea, Zuckerman has advanced a “cute cat theory” of web activism: if you mess with the governance of the internet, you will get into serious political trouble at the point when you truly and really piss off the cute cat users – the multitudinous, normally apolitical public. That, in brief, is what happened to Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, and to SOPA’s sponsors in Congress.
Some tech companies, in fact, seemed dazed by the ferocity of the public’s reaction. Within a week of Godaddy’s announced support for SOPA, a user boycott had moved over 70,000 domains out of the company’s hosting site, forcing a clearly disoriented management to distance itself from the bill.
The effort to publicize the fight over PIPA/SOPA involved web activists like Rebecca MacKinnon and new media mavens like Jeff Jarvis, nonprofit entities like Wikipedia and multibillion-dollar outfits like Facebook. On 18 January, while Congress continued to ponder various versions of the two bills, Wikipedia, Reddit, and thousands of additional sites – including, let it be noted, the most popular cute cat location – went dark in protest. Other websites maintained service but made their displeasure known. Google, for example, conspicuously blacked out its logo.
First, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, a rising Republican star, took to Facebook, one of the vehicles for promoting opposition, to renounce a bill he had co-sponsored. Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who leads the G.O.P.’s Senate campaign efforts, used Facebook to urge his colleagues to slow the bill down. Senator Jim DeMint, Republican of South Carolina and a Tea Party favorite, announced his opposition on Twitter, which was already boiling over with anti-#SOPA and #PIPA fever.
Then trickle turned to flood — adding Senators Mark Kirk of Illinois and Roy Blunt of Missouri, and Representatives Lee Terry of Nebraska and Ben Quayle of Arizona. At least 10 senators and nearly twice that many House members announced their opposition.
“Thanks for all the calls, e-mails, and tweets. I will be opposing #SOPA and #PIPA,” Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, wrote in a Twitter message. Late Wednesday, Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa, the senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, withdrew his support for a bill he helped write.
Two days after the Wikipedia blackout, both PIPA and SOPA were withdrawn without ever coming up for a vote.
There are lessons from this struggle, for those with eyes to see. Political power sought control, rather than the imposition of any particular ideology. The web is mostly illegible to government. Those who have absorbed James C. Scott’s Seeing Like a State know that modern governments everywhere seek to transform the social landscape to make it more legible from the center. On this account, SOPA won’t be the last attempt to impose a policing regime on the web.
Political and business actors argued from authority, rather than the merits of the case. They suffered from tunnel vision, willfully ignoring the unintended consequences of patrolling the public’s means of communication on the web. Political players believed they worked within a club of friends. The entertainment industry looked at its business interests and saw a moral imperative. Neither expected opposition from outside their charmed circle, so neither could muster persuasive arguments when, to their complete surprise, that opposition materialized.
Established authority was blind to the information environment in which the public works and plays. It could not see where the revolt against SOPA came from. Authority emanates from hierarchical structures which once monopolized access to information and communication. Everything produced outside these structures appears worse than illegitimate: unreal. Dodd thus blamed his industry’s legislative disaster on “Internet companies” and their “ability to spread their message globally, without regulation or fact-checking.” He never saw the public that trounced him.
Finally, the nature of the conflict between authority and the public is what the Pentagon would call asymmetric: one is powerful and slow-moving, the other numerous and quicksilver. Principles of action diverge accordingly, with authority worshipping rank and orderly process, while the public, as public, displays informality and a contrarian streak sometimes verging on nihilism. With SOPA, authority tried to make the web more like itself. Disruptive change, I suspect, will soon flow in the opposite direction. | 2019-04-26T06:05:10Z | https://thefifthwave.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/lessons-of-sopa/ |
Officers who followed a car zig-zagging down a Des Moines street before it crashed were surprised to find a 10-year-old boy at the wheel with his 7-year-old brother riding shotgun.
A 911 caller alerted police to a reckless driver a little before 8:30 a.m. Monday. Officers who spotted the car turned on their flashing lights while following it, but the curb-to-curb excursion didn’t end until the minor crash. Police say neither of the boys was hurt.
Sgt. Paul Parizek says the boys apparently were just out on a joy ride, and were heading nowhere in particular. | 2019-04-21T18:19:55Z | https://kiow.com/2018/07/09/officers-find-10-year-old-boy-behind-wheel-of-crashed-car/ |
2. What is machine code?
3. Storing opcodes in memory.
4. The space invader program.
5. A few useful routines.
This page was last modified on 17 December 2010, at 18:52. | 2019-04-20T04:34:34Z | http://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Amstrad_CPC_464_Machine_Code |
Showcase your treasured photo with this eye catching, table top frame. This frame surrounds your photo with dramatic, hand tooled, German silver and four pieces of coral colored stones. The vintage finish and hieroglyphic design gives interest to the frame without distracting from your photo. Can be displayed vertically or horizontally. A perfect gift to yourself or someone special in your life! | 2019-04-20T10:36:36Z | https://shop.lodgeatwhitefishlake.com/products/stone-silver-frame |
From 3rd STORY come this versatile Cotton slub knit dress. 9130. This is a wonderful versatile comfy dress. Casual enough for weekends and comfy enough to slip on after work when you get home. Nice short sleeves good length will sit just on or below knee on most people.
Back hem slightly longer with side splits. | 2019-04-18T17:13:35Z | https://urbancachet.com.au/products/3rd-story-megan-cotton-slub-knit-dress |
It’s never too early to consider protection of your intellectual property or to consider where things stand with your business as you start up or continue forward, grow, and mature.
It all starts with the conception of your idea and how you are going to implement it in your business. The next step is figuring out what exactly you have conceived. You may have heard this called an “IP Audit,” but really it is an overall evaluation of what you have, who owns it, and whether it is protected — or even worth protecting. Is it a patentable subject matter? Do you have a trademark, design, or know-how to be concerned about?
Are there business interests in seeking protections?
What are the best ways to use those resources?
What are the chances of securing the protections?
What’s the potential for a pivot and would those protections be valuable if you go in a different direction?
What are third parties doing and what are investors looking for?
Once you’ve weighed these and other factors that may come up, you craft a plan, and put that plan into action. Then make sure to monitor that plan, keep track of any business, product, or service developments, and reflect on how they fit in with your plan — and address any concerns along the way. It’s really an ongoing process.
The path from the conception of your idea to the protection of your intellectual property is a journey you should not take alone. Even the preliminary audit requires expert knowledge to ensure that you do not put all of your effort into a patent that may not be central to your business etc. A qualified intellectual property attorney can work with you throughout the process, from conception to potential enforcement. For more information, contact me. | 2019-04-25T23:46:02Z | https://start-upright.com/the-way-forward-from-conception-to-enforcement-of-your-ip-rights/ |
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Stiff sole ensures excellent power transfer.
A bit heavy for the price.
The latest update of this old standard improves on past versions while keeping the fit that Specialized is known for.
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ll admit that I am a Specialized fan-boy where shoes are concerned. I have worn their shoes since the mid-nineties and have always appreciated their fit. Especially since the advent of BG, their Body Geometry approach to biomechanics, the shoes seemed to be tailor-made for my feet. Speaking of my feet, I should also disclose something about them. I measure out at an 11D. My feet are medium volume, have an average to mildly narrow heel but are wide at the ball of the foot, especially on the outside at the fifth metatarsal. Most footwear, whether it is a pair of dress shoes, ski boots or cycling shoes, tend to squeeze my fifth metatarsal. Specialized shoes don’t do this. It’s almost as if they modeled their last on my foot. Since fit is the single most important factor in selecting a shoe, you can probably appreciate why I like Specialized shoes so much. Enough about my feet; let’s move on to the shoes.
The Pro MTB shoe sits near the top of Specialized’s off-road line, just below the flagship S-works and S-works EVO MTB shoes. The Pro MTB features two Velcro and one buckle strap which is a pretty common configuration these days as well as being more mud-tolerant than Boa systems. The upper is a combination of a synthetic leather called Micromatrix and nylon mesh. Specialized rates the carbon fiber mid-sole as a 10 on a stiffness scale that maxes out at 12.
And stiff they certainly are. In fact, I would not want them any stiffer. On steep run-ups, I had to tighten down the straps to a borderline uncomfortable degree to minimize heel lift. A full length race with shoes this tight would leave my feet tingling. I preferred to leave them a little looser and suffer the heel lift. Fortunately, the entire heel pocket is lined with synthetic leather which will wear better than the nylon mesh found in cheaper shoes. The stiff soles were appreciated on high power, out-of-the-saddle efforts up steep hills and never gave me hot spots on longer training rides.
While I had mud-clogging problems with the previous generation of Specialized buckles, the 2010 version as well as the 2011 version tested here feature a buckle design that is immune. After repeated dunkings in mud bogs, I was able to easily release the buckles. In fact the “D-link” strap is the engineering gem of this shoe. It is adjustable on both ends so that you can center the comfortable pad over the instep of your foot whether you have a low, medium or high volume foot. On the medial side, a new concealed tool-free adjustment system is easy to fine-tune and holds fast when buckled down. There was one occasion where the strap seemed to adjust itself when packed in a bag on the way to a race. Be sure to check the strap adjustment whenever you pull them out of your gear bag.
The “D-link” strap works in tandem with a new tongue design that magically combines ventilation and stiffness which transfers the force of the strap to a wider area. During cyclocross season, I’m not so concerned about the ventilation aspect of the tongue, but the way Specialized has designed it to spread the load is impressive.
What is not impressive is the weight. While the size 45 shoes I tested were three sizes larger than those that Specialized weighed, they are over 100 grams or a quarter pound heavier. I never felt weighed down by them but for a pair of shoes that cost $300 with tax, I expect them to wow me in the weight department.
Despite that minor issue, Specialized has continued to improve on a very impressive shoe that is well-designed, well-manufactured and does what it’s supposed to do. | 2019-04-21T09:08:05Z | https://gearinstitute.com/gear-review/specialized-pro-mtb-shoes/ |
All nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court agreed with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and refused to widen the scope of the federal Clean Water Act. In PPL Montana, LLC v. Montana, the Court February 22 unanimously declined to expand the definition of what is considered “navigable” under federal law. The ruling removes a road block that could have needlessly delayed transportation improvements.
ARTBA joined with eight other industry associations in filing a brief, urging the Court to overturn a lower court holding that the entire span of three rivers in Montana was “navigable” because certain remote sections are used for recreational purposes.
For purposes of transportation development, once something is considered “navigable” it is under federal control, and subject to the permitting authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers. An expanded definition of “navigability” could have resulted in a scenario where the EPA and Corps would have the option of exerting jurisdiction over roadside ditches, potentially adding years to already expansive review and approval process for transportation infrastructure projects that are needed for increased mobility and improved safety.
For 20 years, ARTBA has been the transportation design and construction industry’s primary legal advocate. The association has a second case before the Supreme Court relating to the Clean Water Act, with a ruling expected later this year. Two additional ARTBA-supported Clean Water Act cases are pending in the federal courts. In total, ARTBA’s efforts have allowed nearly $50 billion in approved—yet challenged—state, regional and local transportation projects and plans to move forward since 1993.
The full text of the association’s brief can be found in the “current advocacy efforts” section of www.artba.org. | 2019-04-26T04:02:59Z | https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/unanimous-us-supreme-court-sides-with-artba-in-clean-water-act-case/17720 |
Noted Catholic inspirational speaker Greg Wasinski shared some thoughts with AM 1260 The Rock business members and advertisers at the second AM 1260 The Rock Business Member Networking Breakfast on Tuesday, June 19th. The event, hosted by Cornerstone of Hope in Independence, allowed Catholic business leaders to network, share some fellowship, and gain insights into living our lives in the image of Christ within the day-to-day demands of their business life.
If you are a Catholic business owner and would like to have a presence on Catholic radio, click on business support for information on becoming a business member and for our commercial advertising rates. We would love to include you among the many businesses who are making new connections with their messages on AM 1260 The Rock. | 2019-04-18T17:34:39Z | https://am1260therock.com/am-1260-the-rock-hosts-for-servant-leadership-in-the-workplace-for-business-supporters/ |
Individuals working to manage engagement throughout the employee lifecycle.
Explore ways to increase employee effectiveness by aligning engagement initiatives with your organizational goals and culture. Examine a broad range of employee engagement concepts to identify drivers and barriers. Identify and apply techniques to integrate and engage employees at key career milestones.
- Recognize the importance of employee engagement as it relates to your management team, HR strategy, and overall organizational culture.
- Define your engagement HR strategy based on organizational vision and goals.
- Recognize the difference between employee engagement and job satisfaction.
- Apply motivation techniques during key employee milestones to gauge and respond to employee engagement levels.
Maximum capacity reached for Employee Engagement: Influencing Workplace Culture. What would you like to do? | 2019-04-20T04:24:06Z | https://store.shrm.org/virtual-employee-engagement-influencing-workplace-culture-19vee304.html |
Cassi is a wonderful peachy-pink creme! As you all know, I normally don't wear pink, but the peach tones in this polish make it way more wearable for me! It also helps that it has that gold shimmer I love so much! I didn't like this polish so much in the bottle. The shimmer looked like those iridescent shimmers that make polishes look more cool toned; however on the nail, the shimmer is a lovely gold that gives the polish a flattering warm tone!
Other swatches online indicate that this is a really sheer polish, but while I thought it was a little on the sheer side for a Zoya, it reached opacity for me in 3 coats. However, my nails are tiny nubbins right now, so I don't have any problems with VNL obviously. | 2019-04-24T06:32:33Z | http://verydennieenails.blogspot.com/2012/06/76-zoya-cassi.html |
Michael Schumacher - a seven-time Formula One world champion is "not bedridden or living on tubes", it has been reported as new details about his recovery emerge.
It's nearly five years (December 29, 2013) since the 50 year old hit his head on a rock while skiing with his then 14-year-old son Mick in Meribel in the French Alps.
The multiple head injuries caused blood clots which were not entirely removed by doctors because of the extent of the injury.
He was placed into a medically induced coma to aid recovery from the accident, and he was gradually brought out of the coma in April of 2014.
Schumacher is believed to be receiving nursing and physiotherapy care at an estimated cost of more than £50,000 (Sh6.4m) a week.
According to The Daily Mail via German magazine Bravo, Schumacher is to be moved to a clinic in Dallas, Texas because he is claimed to be either intubated or bedridden.
Mark Weeks, the director, told the magazine: "We have a lot of experience with patients who are suffering this kind of trauma.
Schumacher‘s family have always remained tight-lipped about the German’s condition leaving his fans in the dark about his health.
Currently Schumacher is being cared for by a team of medical experts at his luxury home in Gland near Lake Geneva in Switzerland. | 2019-04-22T04:19:12Z | https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/article/2001306688/recovery-update-f1-legend-michael-schumacher |
BBQ and Refreshments will be available from 12:30pm.
All members and non-members, adults and juniors are welcome to come along and play some tennis and find out about the club. Colin Dunbar our qualified coach will be available to give some tips on improving your game and to advise on coaching sessions that are currently available. Rackets and balls are provided.
For more information please contact Michael Goldie (committee member) on 07734 073397 . | 2019-04-20T10:17:41Z | https://dumfriessportsclub.co.uk/2011/05/11/tennis-open-day-sat-21st-may/ |
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Using NSO and the Liverpool Telescope for the first time can sound very daunting, however a lot of effort has gone on behind the scenes to create an intelligent user interface that we call Go Observing.
Go Observing guides you through the task of requesting an observation, and can even help you decide what to observe if you are coming to it without any ideas. You should have a go at requesting an observation yourself before using Go Observing in the classroom. It's extremely easy to do.
There is a Go Observing Video Screencast showing how Go Observing works, and that might be the best way to see how easy Go Observing is to use. The video lasts less than 5 minutes, and then you can have a go at requesting an observation yourself!
The steps below show the same steps that you will see in the video, but this time they are for observing a galaxy.
If you are not already logged in, do that now.
Click Go Observing in the top menu.
Select Galaxies from the menu.
You then see a page with various observing programmes you can do related to Galaxies. For a basic observation click on Observe a Galaxy.
You will be presented with a list of possible galaxies you can request an observation for. Choose the galaxy that has the highest chance of being observed during the next few days. The colour bar indicate the likelihood of an early observation. Today is on the very left of the bar next to each galaxy. When you have selected your galaxy, click Submit Observation.
You will be shown a screen confirming your observation has been sent to the telescope and details of the observation you have submitted. To make life easy at this stage, the Go Observing interface chooses the filter and exposure time for you. In other projects you might be able to choose these yourself.
You can check on the Status of your observation at any time by going to My Observations. In 24 hours come back to the NSO website to see if your observation has been completed. If it has not, then try again the next day and so on until your observation is completed. You will see on the homepage the status of your recent observations if you are logged in.
When your observation is complete, you will be told it is ready for download. You should download your image and open it in LTImage so that you can see your galaxy. You will probably need to scale the image in order to see the galaxy. You will find instructions on how to do this in the Using LTImage section of the website. | 2019-04-21T16:42:30Z | https://www.schoolsobservatory.org/about/goobs/start |
Turbocharging is one of the key technologies in current and future engine development. Due to the increasing requirements that extend beyond power output and torque alone, the internal and external mechanical components of turbochargers are being subjected to an ever-increasing load spectrum.
2017, Papadopoulos, Becker, Ehnis, Kunzel, et al.
Since the oil emission in transient engine operation shows significant deviations from the stationary operation maps, one focus is the analysis of the dynamic oil emission behavior. This means that the calculation and assessment of dynamic oil measurement operations and the calculation of a standardized test program for the visualization of dynamic oil emission effects and for the systematic investigation of the causing oil transport mechanisms.
The structural design of the piston group has a considerable influence on the mechanical losses of internal combustion engines. However, measures to reduce friction are often in conflict with the oil consumption – especially when designing the tangential force of the oil control ring.
The oil emission of an internal combustion engine has a direct influence on the CO2 and particle emissions. As a result, the reduction of oil emissions, especially in the context of the stricter emission limits for the automotive industry, is increasingly becoming the focus of attention. To achieve this goal, a deeper understanding of the mechanism of action for the formation of oil emissions in internal combustion engines is necessary. | 2019-04-24T08:22:43Z | https://lubrisense.com/page/2 |
I have had a similar experience with precut strips. I no longer assume they are accurate or straight! I think your outcome is really nice though!
I've had at least one jelly roll that did that to me. I like to cut my own now. :) You did a marvelous job of not only finishing the flimsy, but turning it into something equally as interesting as the original pattern. If it were me, I'd use the leftover blocks somehow in the backing, just to get rid of them. I know how good it feels to finish up something I am very tired of looking at. Great job, and very creative!
I remember that debacle! It had me afraid to buy strip sets for years, but I've passed that. I was also thinking "lemonade." I think keeping those frustrating pieces was good, because those ombre colors look so good up there!
Great quilt! Love what you finally arrived at, very creative play.
I haven't been happy with a couple of layer cakes too not being true squares and not cut on the true grain. You made a great job of rescuing the blocks.
Your new flimsy looks fantastic!! Great job!!
Sandy, You are amazing. That was an eye grabbing finish to that less than perfect cut of a jellyroll. It really looks great. I'm getting back on line so stop by sometime. Looking forward to being with you at retreat ....really soon. Will send out info soon. | 2019-04-21T12:05:03Z | https://sewthisismyblog.blogspot.com/2017/09/disaster-averted.html |
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Artilux NMF is one of the first companies in the nation to track finished products and raw materials throughout warehouse and production areas.
Feb 24, 2010—Artilux NMF, a Lithuanian and Swedish joint venture that manufactures lighting fixtures and lamps, is employing EPC RFID technology to track the movement of pallets loaded with products or raw materials at its 11,000-square-meter (118,000-square-foot) facility in Šiauliai, Lithuania. The system was provided and installed by Lithuanian automation and telecommunication systems integrator UAB Autepra, using RFID tags from UPM Raflatac on pallets loaded with its products, and reusable tags from Omnia Technologies for raw materials. The software, provided by Sprendimu idejos, integrates with the company's existing Microsoft Dynamics NAV ERP system.
Artilux NMF produces approximately 6 million decorative lamps and lighting fixtures each year, which are shipped on 25,000 pallets. Most are sent to distributors throughout Europe that, in turn, forward the lamps to retailers that sell lighting products. In the past, pallet tracking was performed with a system that combined the use of printed labels and paperwork, and bar-code labels on boxes and pallets.
When a pallet is loaded with boxes of lamps, an RFID label is attached to one of the boxes.
As manufactured lamps and fixtures came off the production line, they were stacked on pallets, and a red sheet of paper was placed on top. Quality-control workers would walk among the pallets, examine the products, ensure that they were complete and ready to be sent to the warehouse, and then remove the red paper to indicate that pallet had passed quality control. Employees would input data regarding the pallet's load in the company's ERP system, and staff members picking up items would then need to use bar-code scanners to scan the ID number encoded to each item's bar-code label, to record which products were loaded on the pallet or inside the box.
The system was prone to mistakes, however, with workers not always clearly or correctly indicating whether a pallet had passed quality control, or had been shipped, or if the proper pallet was being shipped at the correct time, and to the right location. Errors could be made in a multitude of ways—an item or pallet bar-code label might have been scanned, a red sheet of paper could have been placed on the wrong item (or simply be missing), and there would be no record of a pallet being inspected or moved to the warehouse.
When it came to raw materials, there were similar problems. Items such as wires and plastic components for lamp assembly arrived at the facility, then were loaded on pallets and stored in the warehouse. Bar-code labels encoded with a serial number on the pallets were scanned using a bar-code reader, to indicate the materials had been received and when they went to production, in order to update the system as to the materials' status. But workers sometimes failed to scan the labels when they were supposed to, so the company lacked a clear, accurate understanding of which materials were available in the warehouse, or whether they had already been used. Bar-code scanning was also time-consuming, because it required warehouse employees to get off their forklifts to scan each pallet's label. | 2019-04-19T11:04:50Z | https://www.rfidjournal.com/articles/view?7419 |
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Gerry gave half of his money to Jane.
Next day, she gave half of all her wealth to Gerry.
After the last exchange they each have exactly as much as they originally started with.
Jane is twice as rich as Gerry.
Gerry is twice as rich as Jane.
Jane is three times as rich as Gerry.
Jane and Gerry have the same amount of money. | 2019-04-24T15:49:23Z | https://www.aplusclick.org/k/4660.htm |
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In May 2013, Atlantic Business Magazine awarded our President and CEO, Jack Kelly, his fourth Top 50 CEO Award. Jack won this award in the past in 2009, 2010, and 2012. | 2019-04-25T20:39:52Z | http://www.bulkcarrierspei.com/the-latest/news/archive/2013/05/ |
In the early part of the 2nd Dynasty and the discovery of humanity, a Goa'uld Queen known as Calypso saw that the nature of whom the Goa'uld were would change in the Birth of the Jaffa. She feared that her prim'ta would become weaker if give to the care of the Jaffa. So against the others she would spawn her prim'ta in secret and go into hiding. However she didn't cut off her interactions with the whole of the Goa'uld Empire. She earned a spot with the High Council after her help in joining the others in the defeat of Anubis, however she was not trusted by Ra.
Though she was considered a friend to Egeria once, but the two fell part after a disagreement about the future of the Goa'uld. As Egeria spawned the Tok'ra, Calypso, built the asteroid home, Nassau which dispite its size and the fact that it was once an mining asteroid; was capable of going into hyperspace. As Ra brought his forces to bear against Egeria, he attempted to go after Calypso, but was unable to capture her. Thus she went into hiding, continuing her belief of keeping the Goa'uld Prim'ta predatory. As the dust settled she remained hidden however her 'children' came back into the fold of the Goa'uld Empire, in the form of Ashrak. However as with her their mentality was predatory, they craved conflict and looting what they need to survive. Years of her Spawning practice had lead to a taste for other Goa'uld prim'ta in their diet. For unknown reasons the Meznarid hosts iris permanently change to crimson in color.
In 1,002 BC Calypso Spawned her favorite 'daughter', Besmara.
Life didn't come easy to them, they spend their time running and secretive from all the Goa'uld. They learned to adapt, and have stolen technology from the Goa'uld and the Tok'ra.
During the emergence of the Tau'ri, they have struggled harder than in the past. The Goa'uld that were their allies and allowing them to 'take' their prim'ta had decreased. The in balance alone had cause a decrease in their numbers. The overall defeat of the Goa'uld had lead them back to raid P3X-888 for Prim'ta and Queens. Though the prim'ta of the primordial goa'uld are still predatory, the prim'ta of the Meznarid still have an upper hand.
The coming of the Ori, caused a near extinction of the Meznarid way of life as the Lucian Alliance cut into the Meznarid 'criminal organizations', the Ori crusade had dealt a blow to the Spawning Sites. As worlds fell to the Ori, they lost the Queens who have been there on their Spawning Pilgrimage. It was a heavy lose, however Besmara was left the eldest of all the Meznarid Queen; with the exemption of Calypso the All-Mother.
All-Mother: The never changed rank, in life or in death there will be no other.
Pirate Queen: The Leader of the Queens, she is in a sense a system lord according to the Meznarid. She commands the main fleet and forces. She dictates the positions of the Asteroid Homesteads.
Monah: Is a Queen whom controls a Asteroid Homestead.
Pirate Lord: The Leader of the Captains, the warlord of all.
Queens: The protectors and spawners of the Bloodlines of the Captains.
Captain: Lord of the their ship, conquer of assets and provider for the Meznarid. Queens have been know to be Captains as well.
Brigand: The Lowest rank of the Meznarid Goa'uld and the Highest rank for the Humans of the Meznarid. They are Commanders of a small vessel like cargo ships and Al'kesh like craft.
Spawning Sites: The Queens of the Meznarid choose worlds that are lush and covered in water. Living amonst the human inhabitants to hide from the Goa'uld whom may or may not live there. They build a dwelling to house their Spawning Pool. And they will stay to care for their Prim'ta until it hits maturity.
Spawning Pilgrimage: It was started to ensure that Nassau would not be found. The Meznarid Queens would leave Nassau 'if they lived there', and head to a Spawning Site or even construct a new one on another world.
Prim'ta Rising: To ensure the predatory instinct of the Meznarid Prim'ta. Prim'tas would devour the weakest until one was left. Rarely was there two whom survived. To keep the Prim'ta healthy they would be feed other Prim'ta from a Goa'uld ally. This fact was hidden from the whole of the Goa'uld Empire, but was not surprising as cannabism is practiced within the empire.
Host investments: The host for all Meznarid are the offspring of the Queens 'mate'. Whom sires children and later those children are choosen ahead of time to be hosts. Even then these kids are trained as assassins and cutthroats. And survival of the fittest.
Humans: Unlike most Goa'uld Lords the backbone of the Meznarid armed forces are the humans that most consider slaves. Though some are slaves however, there are those who serve in the military. Those of the Military are decendents of past pirate lords.
Jaffa: Though Calypso never got into the habit of using Jaffa as incubators for her Prim'ta, there are few Jaffa whom serve the Meznarid. They are brained washed or couxed into service. Used to gain knowledge about info, tech and fighting techniques.
Oranian: This race is treated no different than the humans however they are more or less used as cannon fodder.
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