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Can't Get a Passport Appointment? DFA is Testing Its Passport on Wheels Program
Over the past week, social media has been flooded with complaints about how difficult it is to secure a passport renewal appointment. As of today, there are no slots available in all of their locations throughout the Philippines,except for Puerto Princesa and the DFA office in Aseana (which still have slots open in April through June). Some accused DFA employees of colluding with syndicates to sell appointment slots—a rumor which Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano has vehemently denied.
In response to the public’s demand for more efficient passport processing, the DFA has just launched its Passport on Wheels (POW) program. Four POW vehicles are now processing up to 2,000 applications in Las Piñas.
During the opening ceremony, Secretary Cayetano apologized for the delays and difficulty in obtaining new passports. He explained that as more and more Filipinos have been traveling abroad, last year the demand for appointments grew by as much as 600,000.
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The DFA will be testing the effectiveness of the POW program throughout the month. The POW vehicles will make their next stop in Manila on Thursday, then visit Clark on January 22 or 23.
Later on, the DFA will coordinate with local government units to bring the POW vans to schools, factories, companies, and malls where there is a high volume of applicants waiting to secure an appointment.
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I'm talking in terms of to the comic and cartoons - be they models, original G1 toys, classics, Mega SCF's or whatever. A collection, which, if you put them together, would look most accurate (regardless of size)
So to get things rolling:
1) Masterpiece Prime
Never will be a better Prime. End of.
2) Mega SCF Starscream
Doesn't transform but so what? It's the one and only release that looks like Starscream to a T (the transforming ones don't.)
3) Palisades Davastator
Awesome.
4) '85 Shockwave.
Still the best representation of the character in toy/model format, and the most show/cartoon accurate G1 toy by a country mile. Shockblast? Pah! | {
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IronPython Beta 9 Now Available
This release focuses primarily on fixing bugs resolving around compatibility with CPython, finalizing the public API surface, and improving the new method binder. There's also some significant performance improvements as well as the runtime support required to use the pickle module. One of the most significant changes is the final updates to the hosting API. The hosting APIs have removed the concept of a ModuleScope and replaced it with a normal dictionary. | {
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Remember the Maginot -- or, don't shoot the dog
You’ve heard the phrase “Fighting the last war.” You have chuckled at apt quotations of “Too many chiefs, not enough braves.” You know the origin of the term FUBAR.
Welcome to modern America, the greatest country on the planet. Which has taken a very wrong turn.
Or so says science fiction writer David Brin, who argues that we are living in a period of “historical anomaly.”
For most of our history, Brin elaborates, America’s “chief approach to dealing with danger . . . was to rely upon a robust citizenry to quickly supplement, augment and reinforce the thin veneer of professionals in a relatively small peacetime warrior-protector caste.” But recently — since World War II and especially since Vietnam — we have developed a massive professional corps to cope with crises. To prevent crises, even.
According to Brin, we used to rely “primarily upon concepts of robustness and resilience”; now we too often aim “to anticipate and forestall every conceivable danger.”
Well, why shouldn’t we?
Simple answer: We can’t.
Most recent crises went unpredicted by the professionals . . . or, if predicted, the predictions went unheeded by other professionals.
Further, major crises were most successfully responded to (and even managed) by amateurs, not professionals. Remember Rudy Giuliani walking through a devastated Manhattan? Remember the heroic firemen? Well, they did their jobs, but on the morning of crisis, and even during the clean-up, it was volunteers who did the most good. In one amazing and amazingly under-reported mobilization, a fleet of boats across the water trekked to Manhattan shores and docks to help evacuate citizens.
If we’d have listened to certain lovers of bureaucracy and planning, those volunteer boatmen would have been prohibited from helping, and the city of New York (or the state, or the federal government) would have kept a fleet ready just for the occasion.
But such technocratic notions only have the gleam of wisdom. As Brin explains, our current reliance upon professionals is unrealistic and . . . unresilient. We didn’t have a fleet of boats. Instead, private citizens’ privately-owned boats served well. It is this ability, in times of crisis, to call up reserves from the private sphere that makes for a resilient social order.
Brin calls himself a futurist, but his ideas sound like common sense to me.
Yes, folks, ordinary people can do extraordinary things. And when we work in tandem with a few professionals, the outcomes tend to be a lot better than if we had handed over the whole job to the pros.
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. military has spent at least $100 million defending its computer network from and responding to cyberattacks, according to a top official responsible for network security.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has highlighted the need to increase personnel involved in cybersecurity.
The money was spent over the last six months responding to incidents that affected the Pentagon's networks, according to Brig. Gen. John Davis of the U.S. Strategic Command, which is responsible for military cybersecurity.
The money also went toward training and investment in tools and technologies needed because of infiltrations and viruses, he said.
Davis said he was asked by the head of Strategic Command, Gen. Kevin Chilton, to track the costs in an effort to analyze the price of reacting to incidents that threaten the military's cybersecurity.
"We are finding ourselves in an ever-increasing, sophisticated environment where our networks at [the Department of Defense] are increasingly in a contested environment," Davis said.
He spoke by phone from the USStratcom Cyberspace Symposium, a two-day event in Omaha, Nebraska, for defense officials, as well as technology industry members.
Davis would not give specific examples of cyberattacks, but he said the military's technology team deals with a wide variety of incidents every day.
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"It ranges in scope from the less serious -- the bored teenager -- all the way up to nation-state capabilities," Davis said.
"We do know that there are nation states that are investing in capabilities to operate in cyberspace. We have to expect that," he said. "We have to be able to defend our networks."
Davis would not name specific countries, but one country the United States is concerned about is China, according to the Pentagon's 2009 report to Congress on that country's military.
China "has established information warfare units to develop viruses to attack enemy computer systems and networks, and tactics and measures to protect friendly computer systems and networks," according to a 2009 report called the Military Power of the People's Republic of China.
In 2008, computer systems around the world, including the U.S. government's, were the target of intrusion that seemed to have originated in China, the report said.
"Although these intrusions focused on exfiltrating information, the accesses and skills required for these intrusions are similar to those necessary to conduct computer network attacks," the report said.
The money spent on reacting to incidents could be better spent to have the intelligence capabilities so the system could be better defended, Davis said.
"Rather than spending money reacting, it would be wiser to build capabilities in a proactive manner to protect systems in the first place," he said. "It would be wiser to spend it up front to keep less sophisticated threats off our radar so we can focus on real attacks."
Davis said the military needs to realize that the Internet is not just a service but a critical part of the Defense Department's operations that needs to be reliably secure.
"We rely on our networks for war fighting functions. To have a loss of trust would be traumatic," Davis said.
The military has had some self-inflicted problems from basic security problems, like viruses on personal drives and "phishing" incidents, that hampered its security, Davis said. Last year, external drives were banned from being used on the military network.
As part of his Monday announcement about changes to the Pentagon budgets, Defense Secretary Robert Gates highlighted the need to increase the number of personnel involved in cybersecurity.
Gates announced that the Department of Defense would triple the number of "cyber-experts" to 250 over the next two years. | {
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November 9: A Novel
Beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with an unforgettable love story between a writer and his unexpected muse.
Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.
Can Ben’s relationship with Fallon—and simultaneously his novel—be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?
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Television: August 2010 Archives
It’s finally here! Comedy Central will air the #hoff Roast of David Hasselhoff tonight, Sunday, August 15th at 10pm ET/PT. We were there when it was taped and you’re really in for a treat. If you miss it, encore presentations will air on 8/15 at 11:30pm, 1:00am and 2:30 am. Monday 8/16 at midnight, 8/20 at 10pm and 8/21 at 10pm.
They’ll be hosting a live chat called “Roast Watch” on comedycentral.com, where comedians will be watching and tweeting along. You can then use your twitter and facebook acount to interact with them, and it will be available for both the East Coast and West Coast airings.
On Monday, it will be available as a digital download for $4.99 for standard definition and $6.99 for high definition from iTunes, xBox Live Marketplace, Zune and PlayStation.
Be sure to check out our live coverage from the red carpet/taping to get a jump on the event. More info at davidNet worth checking out.
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It seems reasonable to assume any major species that has survived intact for, say, a million years has followed and obeyed whatever life pathways it was designed for. This must include suitable environment, food sources, predation defense and reproduction matters. If no other factors were present would we not presume the human species was subject to the same forces and limits throughout our early development?
So what happened? How did a species spend millennia behaving as all others must do and then become in a few thousand years the scourge of an entire planet? Perhaps the single factor that precipitated us towards what we have become was a new possibility offered our kind that tipped the scale. We were as a species, during prior ages, subject to limitations suffered by most residents of earth which is basically living a hand to mouth existence.
At some point during what is called the Late Bronze Age great changes occurred testing our species as never before happened with any other. We began to have a surplus of food. Actually there were three forms of discovery; two new and one quite ancient. In the deserts and on the vast steppes, mankind had developed animal husbandry, keeping and breeding of other animals for food and draft use. .
At about the same time in the deltas and river valleys where suitable soils were found, agriculture was begun. These two propitious additions to human life were in addition to another ancient discovery that accrued to only one segment of the species. This third discovery when added to the two newer ones, produced the possibility of great imbalance in human affairs if abused. With the food supply mostly assured, the uncertain future came closer to human control, but this presented a world class ethical dilemma.
Because our species is mammalian, one segment is capable of taking advantage of a surplus of biological time not available to the other, i.e. the time females spend in menstruation, pregnancy and lactation. These mammalian requirements could, and apparently did, lead to the male segment’s use of this unearned surplus of leisure time to the detriment of the female and ultimately shaped all human destiny thereafter.
We are vaguely made aware through ancient mythology of the beginnings of this human villainy. We since have read of all the smiting and smoting, the sacking and seizing and the human slavery that was instituted. Scores were kept of the tribes that won; the ones that lost. Towns and settlements destroyed or ravaged; details of this sort of thing were duly recorded. What does not appear in the record is at what point females too, were added to the trophy. All of them, an entire gender was taken as de facto hostage.
In modern terminology what has been happening since to the feminine segment is known as the Stockholm Syndrome. In it captives acquiesce over time to fondness, even love for their captors. Is that where we are today? Do males indeed rule the entire planet? A glance around the known world would suggest it is so. Is one gender then subject to the will of the other?
To dispel any doubts, ascertain the degree of input from the feminine half of humankind that went into the decision making of any of these major human preoccupations.
Projection of such an incredible amount of animus directed at one individual must be an indicator of a huge lacking in our culture. Common decency aside, the simple repetition of such hostility must be masking other ills. If this is indeed what lies beneath the surface in contemporary life are we not fortunate that this exposure reveals a mindset that hitherto has only been expressed in negative actions at home and especially abroad? We should be grateful that the persona of one individual has been the litmus we have lacked for several decades. A golden opportunity for national introspection is at the horizon. We simply cannot afford to overlook it.
Why is it so hard for some people to understand that DJT is us? All our dreams and aspirations were his as well. You always wanted to be a big TV star; be honest now. And a few million in hand was always in the back of your mind; truth now. Sure, sure you wouldn’t want his job for two seconds but…maybe Senator or SCOTUS, yeah. You’d make a good judge; you’re pretty sure of that.
He’s bigly, he’s richly, he’s a celebrity and he TWEETS!, every day. Can’t get any more American than that. Why would anyone doubt his bonafides? Need to talk to the head guy in Kapowistan; no problem. He’s knows him. Did a deal once. An ARTful deal, of course. Need an overnight in South Badwasser: he’s got a place there, actually two: you have comps! What other President has done business in half the world or would even know where Kapowistan is? Tell me that!
Is Donald Trump considered to be in apostasy by his multitude of detractors? Is that what is behind the sudden manifestation of a home grown Red Guard sprung up to defend the faithful? Is this then a quasi-religious uprising cloaked in the sacred mantle of old time Americanism? If so, perhaps we need an old time exorcism to cast demons from the guardsmen before they tear the temple down.
Remember, it was only an election folks, we’ve had them before. Sometimes you lose. That is no excuse for rioting, looting and assault on opponents. You could try to help instead. If you have something to offer the apostate to guide him through his new journey perhaps you should come forward. He could use your help even if it fills you with loathing being in the presence. Courage. You will have another chance in four short years.
Premier Xi comes to America. Premier Xi goes to Florida. Premier Xi goes to Mar-a Lago. Premier Xi meets President Trump and has lunch. Premier Xi survives parting hand shake. Where doe Premier Xi go next? Back home? Local sightseeing ? No! He goes to Alaska and he likes what he sees. It’s very pretty, says Xi. It’s also very close to Russia.
Two weeks after Premier Xi was in Alaska the media was abuzz about Russian airplanes flying back and forth in the Bering Straits for four days near Alaska but never crossing the international date line. No one seems to have connected the two events. Later it was announced that Secretary of State Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov are to meet on May 10 & 11 in…guess where … Alaska! Also in attendance at the Artic Council gathering will be Canada a prime player as British Columbia could well be in close focus.
Perhaps premier Xi went to Alaska, of all places, to see for himself what everybody back home has been babbling about. So he checked it out. Will he sign off on it? Will the Russians? Will the US? Will Canada? It’s the deal of all deals; it’s Yuge! Actually Yuge is too small to describe what might happen.
Which is…a land link from the old world to the new, from Eurasia to the Americas for the first time in millennia. Premier Xi , the Russians, Canadians and Donald Trump may attempt a train passage across the Bering Straits from Alaska to Russia.The tunnel under the English Channel is dubbed the Chunnel. Do you suppose the tunnel from Alaska to Russia via the Bering Straits will be known as the StrunnelTM ? 7/13/17 TM Added. Time will tell. | {
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Our Impact
EPATT's enduring impact on generations of kids is undeniable. Our students have graduated from prestigious universities including Stanford, UC/Berkeley, Princeton, St. Mary's and more; others have studied a trade. Nearly all are providing valuable services around the Bay Area and beyond. And many continue to play tennis, a life-long sport they learned while at EPATT.
EPATT's innovative and unique program is focused on developing 21st century leaders by promoting the emotional, academic, and physical well-being of our students.
Our priority outcomes are to:
Excite our students about learning, inspire them to be college and career ready
Promote student engagement in their academic pursuits
Create opportunities by encouraging students to apply to private high schools, taking them on field trips and college tours, and hosting career talks
Help students become good citizens; 100% of our high school students perform monthly community service projects
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Community Partnerships Award (2004)
EPATT honored for its initiative, leadership, and involvement in projects that embody the spirit of genuine partnership and benefit the overall community, which have resulted in a better understanding between Stanford and Bay Area communities.
Legacy Award Winner (2016)
EPATT recognized for its long-lasting legacy of commitment and collaboration between Stanford and its neighbors.
Proclamation from the City of East Palo Alto, California Recognizing and Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of EPATT
EPA City Council Member (and former Mayor) Larry Moody proclaimed on May 15, 2018 that the City formally recognized EPATT's 30 years of serving the EPA community and the program's continued efforts to change the trajectory of local youth through academics, parent education, student advocacy and tennis instruction.
Resolution Honoring and Commending EPATT's 30th Anniversary
On June 19, 2018, the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County, California, formally recognized EPATT’s three decades of achievements. | {
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Normally I save posts with regards to multiple summits of the same peak, but I used a very different route this time. Made a loop of the Piedra Lisa, Crest Trail, and La Luz. Very good hike/scramble. Well worth it for someone looking for a challenge.
with crutches and an ankle compressionboot (and a rental car)Date Climbed: May 28, 2014
I had planned to hike Wheeler Peak on this trip to New Mexico, but due to a recently sprained ankle I had to change my itinerary, so I settled for Sandia Crest via the road. My wife was with me and she enjoyed the mode of travel used to get to the top.
Flew out to ABQ from DAL to do this hike. What a gorgeous trail. Started at the lower tram and connected to La Luz Trail from there. Ended up with about 11.5 miles and 5000 feet of total elevation gain. Fun FUN day!!
Finally decided to hike this bad boy after having lived in ABQ for over five years. I just don't get too motivated to hike a peak when there's a road and tram to the top. Notwithstanding it is a great hike. Those granite walls are amazing up close. Started at lower tram parking area and took connector trail to the La Luz.
After staring at it for year, finally made the logistics work out to spend a day doing an honest climb of this peak. Ran the La Luz trail with only a handful of other people. RT moving time 6:15. A gorgeous, sunny late spring day.
Had a group of teens in Gallup and heard I had to hit this mountain. Unfortunately ended up just riding the tram up and never hit the actual summit. Bummer for me but enjoyable for everyone else in the group. The tram ride was interesting and the views were beautiful. Next time I will be hiking it and going the whole way to the top. I wasn't even aware of all the interesting climbing near here. Overall though glad to see another different portion of God's creation.
Flew in to Albuquerque for 3-day trip to bag Wheeler. Had first afternoon free, so took the tram up and strolled to the highest point in the Sandias for acclimatization. Decidedly anticlimactic, but nice views of the desert nonetheless.
Hiked from Tramway to La Luz to South Crest Trail Spur to Tramway. The day was perfect, there was a heavy haze minimizing the sun effect and a decent breeze to keep us cool. Be aware there is two feet of snow in places in the boulder field.
And I concur with what was said before beautiful views in every direction.
I've summitted Sandia Peak many times, from the base of the Tram, from La Luz, climbing the Shield, from Tree Spring on the east side. I learned all the "secret" shortcuts too, eventually. Wonderful peak, and at over 4,000 feet of prominence, one of this country's best.
Was I successful? I reached the summit, but all hiking trails except Foothills were closed due to fire danger effective this a.m. :-( I snuck one short hike in before learning this, but was only able to hike paved trails and the road. | {
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My Jewelry/Hair Accessories
In this post I will post some of my necklaces, bracelets and hair accessories that I have with me in Australia. I'm more of an earring person. Studs preferably. Loud studs lol. I will post earrings in another post. But for now, these first :) | {
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Riis hopes to see Basso back on his bike
By Katharina Schulz Even though Bjarne Riis recently expressed his disappointment with his former...
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Even though Bjarne Riis recently expressed his disappointment with his former Grand Tour star Ivan Basso, he would not opt for the hardest of solutions in this case.
"I sincerely hope that he is at peace with his decision, because it is also important that he can move on. He is too young to end his career as a rider, and now there is a possibility for him to have a comeback after the ban. Which is what I hope for him," he told Jyllands-Posten.
Despite wanting to move on, Riis, under whose instruction Basso became one of the hottest contenders for a Tour de France win, still seems slightly sentimental about the old days. "It's a bit of a pity that we never got to see how good he is. He has a huge talent and I think it's a shame that it should end like this," he said. On the other hand, Riis has no pity for Basso's mistake. "But of course he knows the consequences for that kind of foolishness." | {
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Kos is a famous Greek island in the southeastern Aegean Sea. One of the top spots in Greece for tourists from all over the world. In classical mythology it was visited by Heracles and combines both history and modern lifestyle.
The island's beaches are the primary attraction. The main port and population centre on the island, Kos town, is also the tourist and cultural centre, with whitewashed buildings including many hotels, restaurants and a number of nightclubs forming the Kos town "barstreet". | {
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With Alistair Overeem dropping out of the Strikeforce heavyweight tournament, it leaves a good handful of people now wrong on their original predictions for the tournament—myself included.
Filling in for Overeem now is Daniel Cormier, who will face Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva in September. Silva is coming off of a big victory over heavyweight great Fedor Emelianenko in the quarterfinals of this tournament.
So without Overeem in the tournament now, who will be the victor and crowned the winner of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix?
Would love to hear your predictions for the rest of the tournament in the comments section!
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18 wins by submission, seven by knockout, four by decision, one by disqualification
Two losses by submission, two by decision, one by knockout
Breakdown: This fight boils down to a classic striker vs. grappler matchup, with Kharitonov being the striker and Barnett being the grappler. Kharitonov is now facing his second former UFC heavyweight champion. In Kharitonov's last fight against Andrei Arlovski, Kharitonov finished off the former champ by KO in round one.
Barnett is coming off of a big submission victory over Brett Rogers.
Looking at this fight, one thing sticks out to me, and that is Kharitonov's loss to Jeff Monson, who is a top notch grappler. You bring in someone like Barnett who has really good submission skills and will bring this fight to the ground.
Antonio Silva vs. Josh Barnett
18 wins by submission, seven by knockout, four by decision, one by disqualification
Two losses by submission, two by decision, one by knockout
Breakdown: This is a perfect matchup for both fighters. Silva is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Barnett is another well accomplished grappler bringing some nice catch wrestling to this fight.
I think personally, Barnett holds the upper hand here. Silva isn't going to be able to pummel him on the ground, and Barnett is going to be tough as nails to submit.
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This is a guest post by Jeff Goins. Jeff is a writer who lives in Nashville. He works for Adventures in Missions and recently released an eBook called You Are a Writer.
There is a tragedy in our world today. Most people aren’t living their dreams, and the reason is simple: fear. They’re scared to be who they are.
When you endeavor to find your life’s work, there is a lot at risk:
You could fail.
You could lose the respect of your friends.
You could go broke.
You could mess up in a hundred different ways. But—and this is important—you could also succeed. And until you start living into your calling, you’re robbing the world of a gift.
After years of procrastinating, I finally pursued my dream. I decided to become a writer. To my surprise, I saw success far more quickly than expected: I launched a popular blog, got a publishing contract, and found my true fans—all within a year.
How did this happen? Simple. I believed in the dream before it happened. I didn’t wait for fear to go away; I started living into the reality I was longing for.
If you’re going to live and lead intentionally, you’ll have to do the same. There are three steps you need to take if you’re going to pursue your passion.
Step 1: Declare it. Although I’ve written for most of my life, I never considered myself a writer—not until recently.
When a friend asked what my dream was and I told him I didn’t have one, he said, “That’s funny… because I would’ve thought it was to be a writer.” I said that was probably true.
Then he said something I’ll never forget:
You don’t have to want to be a writer; you are a writer. You just need to write.”
The words resonated in my soul. I realized that before I could expect others to believe something about me, first I would have to believe it myself.
Step 2: Believe it. Friends and family often notice our gifts before we do. They acknowledge the talents and resources we’ve been doubting and dismissing.
The only way to find your dream is to trust the gifts you’ve been given. I’m not talking about a misguided “name it and claim it” philosophy. You need to accept the value you offer, not invent it. But at some point, you need to stop doubting yourself.
There is a word for this: it’s called faith.
Before the ancient Hebrews saw the Promised Land, they believed in it. They trusted in a place they hadn’t yet seen, which brought them through the desert and into their destiny.
You need to grasp the possibility of achieving your dream before it happens. You’ll have to believe it before you see it.
Step 3: Do it. A few years ago, my wife and I attended a concert, and halfway through the show, a man clumsily spilled beer on her coat. I complained to one of the ushers, and he warned the man, but no further action was taken.
Later, I went to the bathroom and returned to a crying wife. She wanted to leave. On our way out of the auditorium, she told me the man had harassed her while I was gone. I was outraged.
Turning around, I marched back into the auditorium, and confronted the man. It was, honestly, one of the scariest things I’ve done as an adult.
I hadn’t stood up to a bully since the second grade, and there I was—in front of a towering, muscle-bound beefcake, calling him an idiot.
With my heart racing and my palms sweating, I demanded respect and an apology. And then something incredible happened.
He said he was sorry.
In that moment, I learned an important lesson: until we act, our values are just dreams. I believed in my wife’s honor—in theory—but until I stood up for her, it was just a good idea.
This is an essential takeaway for all of us called to meaningful work. Although we are not merely what we do, we become what we practice. And if you’re practicing insecurity and fear, what does that make you?
If you have a dream or calling you’re not yet living into, it’s time to get to work:
The intent of this list is simple: to highlight the good work of the heroines of the movement to end violence against women wherever they are in the world.
The women in this list hail from 18 countries and 4 continents.
Many of these astounding women have shown that it is possible to transform personal pain that came out of facing gender-based violence into positive action to stop violence against women, to empower themselves and to show other survivors that it is possible to move forward with dignity and happiness.
They have refused to let bitterness and pain get the better of them, opting to stand up for themselves and for other women instead.
Others on this list may not have experienced gender-based violence inflicted on themselves, but they have stepped up to do what is right: to speak up for women and girls who cannot do it for themselves, sometimes at great personal risk.
All this requires immense courage, generosity of spirit and a strong enduring heart.
never cease to be feminine and never use their beauty as an instrument”
– Mario Testino
Malalai Joya earned her reputation as the “bravest woman in Afghanistan” when she, as an elected delegate to the Loya Jirga (an assembly to debate the proposed Afghan constitution), stood up and publicly criticised the room full of male politicians for allowing fundamentalist warlords too much power. Later, a mob gathered where she was staying, threatening to rape and murder her.
Dr. Maha A. Almuneef, M.D., Founder and Executive Director, National Family Safety Program. An advisor to the Shura Council in Saudi Arabia and a physician, she is a dedicated public advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, shepherding new laws and policies through the Saudi system.
Somali-born Safia Abdi Haase is the first immigrant woman to receive Norway’s prestigious order of St. Olav for her work with women and children. She said her campaigning was based on her experiences of domestic abuse, female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage, domestic violence and sex trafficking.
Audrey Hepburn was a British actress and humanitarian. She dedicated the remainder of her life to helping impoverished children in the poorest nations.
I am not a Buddhist but I love that the Dalai Lama is a feminist. I particularly like his viewpoint that it’s up to women to take back their power and create the healthy changes required for masculine/ feminine balance in our world.
Woman don’t need to be hard or to behave like men, they need to be strong, know their true worth, and be the beautiful, empowered and wise beings that they are. | {
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I have to admit, it would not be on-line, though much would happen in "the cloud." I think that there is value in creating a safe learning place, apart from an increasingly intolerant-to-kids-and adolescents world. This is part reversal of our current norm, and part not. Our schools, as destructive as they are to many kids, as intolerant (by design, we proclaim "zero tolerance") as they are of mistakes and failings and differences, are still refuges for many - places where violence and disrespect and even hunger can be left behind. So I like the physical place. I like a physical place filled with spatial and environmental options - noisy to quiet, outdoor to indoor, light to dark, private to collaborative, active to passive...
I believe in creating beautiful educational spaces, spaces which encourage, uplift, inspire. So many of our schools look like brick and block bunkers - increasing the prison metaphors - and I want to do the opposite. And I like schools which sit at some kind of divide, campus and city, or commercial and rural, or land and sea, because I think there's wonderful inherent tension there, as students straddle two worlds, learning the essential art of code-switching through every day experience.
There is an art to this, and it should be an endlessly changing art, with students empowered to use spaces as they need - think Black Box Theatre more than fixed purpose spaces.
And this community learning space must exist freely in time as well as space. It must at least embrace the traditional long university day, and perhaps be a 24 safe place. Students should, certainly after a certain age - if not always - use it as they require, the fixed schedule is a sad hold-over of the industrial revolutions, and has no place in education.
Likewise, the school would float within the calendar, not govern it. I don't believe in semesters or "marking periods" or whatever. Learning does not work in artificial school time divisions at all. I know I usually get most interested, most connected, to a course's content, or to a project, after about ten weeks. It is at that point that I could really roll. Of course, at that point its time, in most schools, to wrap it up and abandon the topic. Students in my school could could sit down with teacher-mentors and plan a path, and perhaps a timetable, but of course they could adjust that as it went along.
No grades, No grades
The two "grading systems" would be gone. They are both destructive and useless. I imagine a K-12 school, maybe a K-14 school, with two divisions - K-4, and 5-12 (or 14). Within these divisions children would progress at their own rates, and they would work with groupings based on interests and capabilities. There would be no "grade level expectations." No "standardized" testing. No students "retained" or "promoted" apart from their age group. (One of the most bizarre arguments in American education is the objection to "social promotion." The entire education structure right now is based on age-linked cohorts, of course we have "social promotion.")
And there would be no grading either. Call it "A" "B" C" or "100" "95" "90" or "4.0" "3.5" 3.0" it is all meaningless. In "my school" students would evaluate themselves, peers would review their work, faculty would review their work. They'd either go on or go back and rethink. We should be teaching, not accepting failure.
No subject divisions
Everything a student can study can, and should, bring every "subject" into play. Shakespeare? There's literature and writing, history and citizenship, sciences from construction through lighting, the mathematics of sightlines, the geography of England. Bridge Design? There's math and physics and chemistry and environmental science and politics and history and art and literature. Anything can include anything if the teacher-mentor pushes questions which need to be answered. And technology now allows students to reach out to information and people who can help with all of these things.
Few things damage education more than the artificial divisions the "Carnegie Units" created, it is time to consign these to the past.
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Technological Freedom
The students in "my school" would have technological freedom, they would be encouraged to discover the best ways to use media and ICT to support their learning, to build their "Toolbelts." The school could be wireless, or it could be open to 3G networks, but it would be open to the world of today, and to the world which is coming. Just as a vast paper library indicated a "great school" in 1970, an openness to the world's resources indicates a "great school" now. And just as good students learned how to use those paper libraries 40 years ago, good students today must explore the many ways to access the world's information systems now.
We wouldn't have an "Apple School," or an "iPhone School" or a "Google School." We wouldn't even be 1:1. We'd have far more devices than students around, including the student owned devices. We be linked and connected, and offer choices at every turn.
All materials would be available in multiple representations, and students would be encouraged to choose the representation system which best worked for that student in that moment. In these ways we'd be constructing lifespan learners, and lifespan technology users.
A part of the community
Students need some separation from "society." They need to be in a safe place where mistakes and failure are fine. But they cannot be "apart" from their society. Students come in to school with the world clinging to them, we owe it to them to let them find explanations, solutions, answers. We owe it to them to help them become their own change agents.
"Let us assume that the City of New Rochelle, like many other cities, has serious problems with traffic control, crime and law enforcement, strikes, race relations, urban blight, drug addiction, garbage disposal, air pollution, and medical care. Students would be formed into teams, each team consisting of a teacher, a high school senior, perhaps a lay member of the community, and ten or a dozen students. Their task would be to select one of these problems for study, with a view toward designing authentic, practical solutions to it. They would do whatever they needed to do in order to learn about the problem (including previous attempts to solve it) and to communicate to others their own solutions. For example, imagine one team has selected the "crime" problem for study. Some students could spend two or three weeks at the police station, serving in some capacity that would allow them to observe the problem from the perspective of the police. (Some might even go out on calls with police officers.) Others might report regularly to the criminal court, observing the problem from that vantage point. Students could spend many days on interviewing assignments: insurance men, police officers from other towns, ex-convicts, prison wardens, merchants, town officials, et al. Students could review the available literature (both non-fiction and fiction), correspond with prisoners, write to law enforcement officers in other countries. The classroom would be used as a place of assembly when students needed to assess their findings, and to plan and organize additional inquiries. It is important to stress here that the activities described above do not constitute "field trips." Most of the students' "school life" would be spent outside the school where the realities of the problems being studied are to be found. However, included in the process must be a serious attempt to offer solutions and to communicate these to the appropriate people. This might require meeting in school for the purpose of writing resolutions, letters, pamphlets, handbills, etc. Or the students might wish to publish a newsletter about the problem, or produce an audio-tape for broadcasting on the local radio station (in which case some students might spend a week or two at the radio station), or produce a film for presentation to the town council. The possibilities are almost inexhaustible."
A willingness to change
Nothing is bigger than this. "My school" should always be willing to change - in fundamental ways. Yesterday Alec Couros linked me to this quote:
"It is interesting to me how many progressive and leftist scholars one can find in the academy, and yet so few of them actually challenge the terms of the debate within the academic system. Progressives who turn a critical eye to all the other institutions in society often seem unwittingly to assume that the academy is either a neutral or benevolent institution that simply needs personnel changes or different policies and procedures. Because the actual structure of the academy goes unquestioned—from tenure processes to grading systems to academic hierarchies—even progressives get trapped in the academy’s meritocratic myth, which either makes them insane or turns them into fascists. All the collective action we support outside the academy seems to disappear inside it—as we slave away in our offices in order to make sure everyone knows how busy and hardworking we are. Instead, we could be working together to support each other, build community, demystify the academic industrial complex, swap survival strategies, and promote life for all of us." (Smith, 2007, pp. 144-145) Complete reference: Smith, A. (Fall/2007) Social-Justice Activism in the Academic Industrial Complex. Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion - Volume 23, Number 2, pp. 140-145
And this illustrates the trap so many educators fall into. They build, or enter, a structure, and then accept that structure as a "natural" and unchangeable experience. It should be neither.
Great schools change as students need them to change.
My own dream? Trinity College, Dublin. Any job openings?
I could say much more, but I'll leave it there. And ask you: What does the school of your dreams look like?
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I have multiple answers for this.
Given that I've talked and tweeted at length about my handicapped daughter and what barriers she is up against, I will set that aside, at least for now.
I am reminded of a very innovative program I partook of while in high school. Two Science teachers came up with what they called Special Science Sequence. Was a course designed to take three years to complete. What Mr. O and Mr. D. did was to interweave one year of biology, chemistry and physics in a way where a student could see the connects between the three. It was also a study at your own pace kind of thing. Even though it was supposed to take only three years, a student could take it for four years if that was the pace they chose.
I finished this class in three years, largely motivated by the fact that I really hated high school and, at the time, they'd let you graduate in three years. Others, nicknamed the Screw Offs, were a very bright group of guys who took four years. They knew that no one was going to give them grief for taking four years. They spent a lot of class time gathered around the physics teacher, Mr. O, or "O" as they called him.
Me, as with most of the girls, I spent my time hunkered down over a textbook, conducting experiments or watching slideshows, etc. at the library. Both men were serious about science, but they also knew they could trust us to get the work done. The relaxed atmosphere meant that learning was more than just memorizing a series of facts. Had I had more confidence in my math skills, perhaps I would have done more with physics. I just loved it. And I am sure I would have found it an intimidating experience in a typical classroom setting.
We had long tables and such. The space spoke, this is a science class. But, even so, I didn't find it confining. There were no lectures. No notetaking. At least not in the traditional sense. Easy access to both teachers. I felt at ease.
Not sure about my ideal school, but that would certainly be my ideal learning environment. Our teachers trusted us to do the work. And we did. Imagine that.
Ira - if you need a Special Education teacher who loves teaching, but is beginning to really dislike all the paperwork. I'm thinking about retiring this summer, but would be interested in an "interesting" school concept besides the status quo we have now in most public school.
I would love to start a school. I am mainly in agreement with Ira about how school ought to be. (I'm MissShuganah on Twitter, so you know who is addressing you.) Have you ever seen the TED talk Once Upon A School With Dave Eggers To me, these tutoring centers are wonderful, inventive ways to engage kids. Wouldn't it be great if we a) had these set up in partnership with existing schools and b) used this as a model for a school? School needn't be dreary. Wouldn't it be great if school were more of an adventure?
One thing that occurred to me while I was in school was how it was beaten into you to conform. I tried that, and it just about murdered my soul. We need to de-institutionalize school. We need teachers, but we need joy over regimentation. We need less checklists and more compassion. The attitude shouldn't be the tired old saw of "those who can, do, and those who can't teach." First of all it's not true. Second of all, we need teachers who have real fire in their bellies, ie, their own passion for learning and willing to check their egos at the door. Nothing more refreshing to me than to hear a teacher say, "Good question. I don't know. Let's look it up together." I cannot imagine anything more empowering that to see your teacher learn along with you. That doesn't mean they give up their authority. What it means is that they respect their students enough to be OK with admitting to not knowing.
We need to recruit people into education who do not just think in terms of easy A's or three months off every summer. We need to ensure that more people who want to engage minds and touch souls enter education, and, more importantly, move into administrative positions.
We also need to learn to trust one another. Have the best interests of the students at heart. That means that teachers need to learn to trust parents and approach them as potential allies instead of parents = the enemy. Yes, there are going to be selfish people who only care about themselves or how their kid's education looks on them as opposed to parents who care about their kids happiness and well -being. Some of us are eager to work in partnership with teachers and principals in creating the best learning environments possible.
I have been wanting to form a school for years now. I have two differently brained little girls, who in some ways, remind me very much of another very differently brained little girl who had a largely horrible elementary school experience. It's as much for that little girl that I want to, need to, create a more compassionate, less regimented learning environment. Joy of learning should take priority over learning by rote.
Maybe it would be better to learn about rocks, say, as opposed to what one hundred is. Or maybe a kid could learn to dance instead of callisthenics in gym class. Or maybe a kid lacking in fine motor skills could do an art project that is less complicated. Or have it be OK if someone else folds the paper into quarters. (Seven years old and she still cannot fold a piece of paper, is what my first grade teacher muttered under her breath while standing behind me.) Main thing for me is to teach to talents and joys while still working on deficits.
http://www.onceuponaschool.org -- Maybe this all ready is the educational equivalent of Field of Dreams.
Ira - I was referred to your blog by Dave Truss and thankfully so. I like the ideas you have for "your" school. I'm part of a Design Panel in my District - we are designing 1/2 dozen schools (K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 schools). Wrote a post recently about designing a new secondary school. We wrestle with the ideal school vs the realities of how hard it is to change practice and thinking... I would be interested your feedback here http://shift2future.blogspot.com/2010/03/what-should-secondary-schools-look-like.html
A group of very insightful and dedicated teachers started a k-8 school of similar design ( with district approval and support) here in northern California almost 20 yrs ago. Unfortunately, state testing has resulted in almost the entire program being dismanteled. Testing made it mandatory that kids be given certain curriculum in a certain order whether relevent to their needs or not. It's been very sad to see the school dissolve into just another k-8 factory. | {
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The 43-year-old, who plays a former secret service agent in the film "Olympus Has Fallen", says he considers India as a place away from negative emotions
The actor was keen to visit the country around his birthday in November 2012, but his plans were cancelled last minute.
"To me, India is a place away from ego and selfishness and complete opposite from here. It's in my top ten places in the world I want to not just go visit but actually stay there for some peace and calm," Butler, who has been to India earlier, said in a statement.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, "Olympus Has Fallen" released here in Hindi and English Friday and will hit theatres in Tamil and Telugu April 5 and April 19, respectively. | {
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I'm a London-based freelance business journalist writing for the UK broadsheet press. I'm also the author of 'The New Rules of Business', a book revealing the secrets of a range of entrepreneurs, and founder of the news website Minutehack.com.
Titles I have written for include The Daily Telegraph, The Times, Raconteur Media, The Financial Times, The Guardian, Real Business Magazine, The Marketer and LaunchLab.co.uk - a title I launched in 2007, which went bust in 2010.
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Proof That Twitter Is A Terrible Market Research Tool
It is often said that Twitter is a great gauge of the public mood: want to know what everyone’s talking about? Just go to the “trending in your area” section of the website and have a look – it’s all there in order of importance.
People who regularly sip technology Kool-Aid will tell you that this is meaningful, when, from a research point of view, it’s not. The fact is what’s trending is often just the strongly held beliefs of a relatively small niche of social media users.
So if you’re researching public opinion for a university course, or trying to find verification that your business idea has a broad and enthusiastic target market, then prepare to think twice.
First, a look at the stats
In September, one of Twitter’s Big People announced that the website had climbed to 15 million monthly users in the UK. An impressive figure, particularly as it represented growth of 50 per cent compared with May the previous year.
Note the age of the wearer (Photo credit: Robert Scoble)
But even if we assume (maybe wrongly) that this means 15 million people and not 15 million accounts (which can be owned by organisations, and single individuals can have multiple handles) then one-in-four Brits access Twitter on a semi-regular basis.
But note also that four in 10 users prefer not to tweet and instead are happy to quietly read what other people are saying in a sort of crowd-sourced newsfeed. It means that nearly half of Twitter’s users are generally silent – ie they don’t express an opinion.
Removing these passive accounts, on Twitter there are really only nine million active UK accounts/people – less than one sixth of the population. Admittedly it’s still a good sample for research, but which sixth are we talking about?
It’s not the numbers that make Twitter an unreliable gauge of public sentiment, it’s the demographics. According to Media Bistro, only 18 per cent of online adults in the US use Twitter, compared to, say, 71 per cent who are on Facebook.
Is Twitter flooded with hormonal pre-teen One Direction fans? Not quite, but as you’d expect the user base is pretty young. A study of nearly 1,500 over-18s on Twitter by the Pew Research Centre shows that just under a third were aged 18-to-29, 19% were in their 30s and 40s, 9% were 50-to-64 and only 5% were older*.
The point of all this is that researchers must take Twitter-based evidence with a pinch of salt. It’s good for a lazy snapshot of media-savvy opinion, but not for real trends going on across the world right now. Here’s a good example from the UK:
UKIP embarrassed on Twitter, but wins anyway
Twitter is famous for its social media fails: brands and organisations that try to drum up support by encouraging people to post supportively, but get a barrage of mockery instead (search for “NYPD Twitter fail” for a recent State-side example).
Such a fate befell the digitally much-maligned UK Independence Party (UKIP) when it created the hashtag #whyImvotingUKIP (why I’m voting UKIP) ahead of the European Elections in May. Predictably (surely!), what came back was a flood of comedy references involving popular UKIP slurs.
It was extremely funny, but what everyone thought was the death knell of a silly party was nothing of the sort. In fact, the faux pas (which went on agonisingly for several days fuelled by a media storm) barely registered at the ballet box – and UKIP did better than even it dared to dream.
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Citrus
On this episode of Valley’s Gold, host Ryan Jacobsen starts out in Delano with grower Curt Holmes of Holmes Ag. He learns about the differences between Navelencia and Navel oranges and what growers are prepared to do to combat freezing temperatures that could harm their vulnerable crops.
He then heads over to Dinuba to meet with Green Leaf Farm partner, Nick Hill, who also is the head of the California Citrus Pest Management & Prevention Committee. Nick shares ways that invasive species that are lethal to citrus trees are being identified and targeted and also how the simple steps people can take to assist with the effort.
Next, Jim Phillips and Ryan Davis of Porterville Citrus take Ryan on an extensive tour of their expansive packing facility. He even steps into an ultraviolet room to see how they can identify damaged fruit to ensure it never makes it to the consumer.
Then he takes a trip back in time through historical citrus photos taken by Pop Laval and is joined by Trish Johnsen of the Orange Cove Women’s Club.
Finally, Ryan gets to take a break at The Plantation in Lemon Cove, a cozy “Gone With the Wind” themed bed & breakfast run by Scott and Marie Munger. He finishes off the day with some delicious, fresh-squeezed orange juice, grapefruit and hot orange scones – and even brought back the recipes!
No matter how you peel it, citrus is a big part of our Valley’s Gold!
HISTORY OF CITRUS IN OUR REGION
Oranges harvested and loaded at the Reed ranch along the Kings River near Reedley – circa 1917. Pop Laval Collection
The cultivation of citrus orchards began during the 1860s when Mrs. William Hazelton and Harvey Akers planted seedlings in the Kings River bottomlands. In the mid-1870s, pioneer F.T. Eisen began growing orange trees near Fresno, and, by the early 1880s, children could pick an orange from small groves near the center of town.
In 1905, FresnoCounty growers began participating in the industry’s marketing organization, the California Fruit Growers Exchange (later “Sunkist”) to promote the GoldenState’s oranges.
However, freezing temperatures often damaged crops and hard-hit farmers learned to plant citrus in the “thermal belt” of warmer air near the foothills. More modern tools such as wind machines and irrigation water were employed to raise temperatures and minimize loss of the fragile fruit.
Mr. AJ Ingales and friend visit their two year old lemon grove near Navelencia.
Citrus in FresnoCounty is relatively free of serious diseases due to diligent research and control efforts beginning as early as the 1930s. Organizations such as the University of California combined forces with growers to certify the health of nursery stock. Because citrus trees require water all year long, irrigation and low volume systems are fine-tuned to deliver the precious liquid precisely to root areas.
While oranges are still the most common type of citrus grown in Fresno County. the desire for mandarin and other specialties has increased. The hot, dry summers and the relatively cool winters help to create citrus fruit with an appealing peel quality, and a tasty blend of sugar and acid. Few areas in the world can produce citrus similar to Fresno County. | {
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Back in high school, I had a crush on a girl in civics class. Then I found out she was really into the "D.A.R.E." program. She and the other members of her school club wrote & performed cringe-inducing anti-drug/anti-drunk driving skits and performed them at the pep rallies.
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Compliance Costs Could be Killing Young Businesses Says Financial Expert Although regulation is necessary to ensure a healthy business climate, an excess of red tape and high compliance costs could be smothering small businesses says financial expert Matthew Mousa of New South Wales based TLK Partners. Cutting compliance costs while still managing to stay on the right side of the law could be one of the keys to profitability - and even business survival. Although Australia is a relatively affluent country that has managed to sustain 27 successive years of economic growth, Matthew believes we could be doing a lot better. Although the Global Competitiveness report ranks Australia 21st among world economies, it performs rather less well for ease of doing business as, says Matthew, a great many of his clients will attest. “Australia is a great country in which to do business,” says Matthew, “but the regulatory environment isn’t the easiest to navigate. This is underlined by the staggering estimates of the compliance costs embedded in the Australian economy. Indeed, there are fears that there’s a downturn in the number of new businesses opening their doors, and the compliance burden is among the factors contributing to this state of affairs.” The Institute of Public Affairs has been sounding warnings for some years now and has published studies indicating that red tape costs Australia in the region of 176 billion dollars per year. The public policy think tank may be raising the alarm, but that’s cold comfort for small and medium enterprises struggling to stay afloat in a complicated and costly business environment. Chamber of Commerce surveys indicated that more than 25 percent of businesses say they spend over 11 hours a week on compliance-related tasks. And just under half of businesses cite compliance costs in excess of $10K per annum. “Small businesses bear the brunt,” says Matthew. “They don’t have the in-house teams of lawyers and accountants. They’re constantly forced to negotiate a legal minefield, and when you consider that most Australian businesses have four or fewer employees, 11 hours per week is a huge bite out of productivity.” While there have been many calls for reforms to simplify the compliance landscape, Matthew warns that we shouldn’t expect any revolutionary changes. “The legal environment in which we operate is, by definition, a conservative one. That means that any proposals for changes that make it easier to get things done won’t be approved anytime soon,” says Matthew. “By now, everyone knows that compliance costs are a problem. Changing that won’t happen overnight.” For smaller firms struggling with red tape, he recommends outsourcing legal and financial compliance functions since the work is then done by specialists who are already familiar with the procedures to be followed. “TLK Partners has something special to offer because it coordinates these two areas as a single entity. But whether smaller enterprises choose us or decide to go the traditional route with separate legal and accounting firms, I believe that professional help ultimately represents an economy.” For more information on TLK Partners, Chartered Accountants and Wealth Management Company and its holistic approach to wealth management, accounting and legal compliance, visit their website, or contact their Kingsgrove offices on (02) 8090 4324. This material is of a general nature only, it does not take into consideration your financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before making any decision based on this content, you should assess your own circumstances, seek professional advice or contact our office to be directed to the appropriate professional. Whilst all care has been taken in presenting the material neither TLK Partners or its associated entities guarantee that the material is free of error and, the information may have changed since being published. Syndicated by Baxton Media.
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Argentine blockade irks neighbours
The mill has caused a rare diplomatic spat between the two South American neighbours
A caterpillar is the only thing that can be seen moving these days on a road that leads to the bridge linking Uruguay and Argentina.
The Libertador General San Martín bridge would normally be packed with tourists and trucks, especially at this time of year which is holiday season in South America.
But for more than six weeks Argentine activists from the nearby town of Gualiguaychu have been blocking the international route to demand the dismantling of an enormous pulp mill under construction on the Uruguayan side of the Uruguay River.
The cause of the Gualeguaychu activists has attracted international coverage since they began their crusade more than a year ago to stop the Finnish pulp mill manufacturer Metsa-Botnia, from building the plant.
The Orion plant is the largest ever foreign investment in Uruguay and the government claims state of the art technology will prevent contamination. But residents of Gualiguaychu do not believe a word of it.
Tourism threat
"It's obvious to anyone that the pulp mills will contaminate our environment. I have five children and three grandchildren, I'm doing this for them," says Estela Vence who has lived in a donated bus since the road block began.
Javier Villanueva, another activist, told Al Jazeera the mill will also damage the local tourist industry.
"The main vacation spot of the Uruguay River would have a smoke stack for a backdrop," he says.
"We cannot market that, we value our clean air and clean water. Who would come here from the big city to relax… for a smoke stack?"
The road block, meanwhile, is severing the main land artery between Argentina and Uruguay, preventing tens of thousands of Argentines from getting to their favourite summer getaway, the Uruguayan beaches of Punta del Este, at the height of the season.And the Argentine government is doing nothing to stop it, claiming the demonstrations are sporadic and not disrupting construction of the mill.
Uruguay is furious claiming the blockade is not simply an inconvenience for a few holidaymakers but the strangulation of its economy.
However the World Court turned down a request by Uruguay on Tuesday, lodged in December, to force Argentina to remove blockades on the roads between the neighbouring states.
Case history
The court also urged both sides to refrain from any action that would hinder a resolution of the dispute over the multimillion-dollar mill.
"This decision... places a responsibility on the governments of both countries to try to look for a solution in dialogue," said Hector Gros Espiell, representing Uruguay.
However Tabare Vazquez, Uruguay's president, has said he will not accept any mediation, even from the king of Spain.
The case began in 2006 when Argentina took Uruguay to the World Court in The Hague, accusing it of violating a 1975 bilateral treaty by not giving enough information on the mill.
The mill is the biggest ever foreign investment in Uruguay
The court said on Tuesday it was not convinced the blockades risked harming the rights claimed by Uruguay under the 1975 statute and had not delayed the mill's construction.
Growing apart
A judgement on whether Uruguay had breached the 1975 treaty, under which all issues regarding the water of the river must be consulted on and agreed by both countries, is expected within two years, according to the court. | {
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Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of jaw, face and bite irregularities (malocclusions*). Orthodontic treatment is provided by an oral health care provider known as an Orthodontist, who has typically completed two to three years of additional training beyond dental school.
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St Albans City games are broadcast online via YouTube with significant viewing figures. Highlights of a goal scored by the team in 2018/19 achieved over 1.4 million views by football fans and also feature on the BT Sport weekly National League highlights show.
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Saints secure point against Rebels
City made it two games unbeaten with a 1-1 draw against Slough Town at Arbour Park on Saturday.
The hosts took the lead just before the break through Matt Lench, who struck with a speculative effort from distance.
The Saints survived further pressure and equalised after the interval when Joe Iaciofano was in the right place to poke the ball home from Bobson Bawling’s low cross.
Substitute Albert Adu, who had come on for Rhys Murrell-Williamson, went closest to snatching all three points. The forward worked the ball down the left brilliantly with Bawling before cutting onto his right foot and curling an effort goal wards that crashed off the bar. | {
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Constructing the Heptadecagon
In 1796, Gauss proved, at the age of 19 (let that sink in…) that the heptadecagon is constructible with a compass and a straightedge, such as a ruler. His proof of the constructibility of an n-gon relies on two things:
the fact that “constructibility is equivalent to expressibility of the trigonometric functions of the common angle in terms of arithmetic operations and square root extractions“;
A ford circle is a circle with centre , and radius where p and q are coprime integers.
Source: Wikipedia
Notice that each Ford Circle is tangent to to the horizontal axis and any two Ford circles are either tangent or disjoint. The latter statement can be proven by finding the squared distance d^2 between the centres of the circles with (p,q) and (p’,q’) as the pairs of coprime integers.
Let s be the sum of the radii:
Then
However, we have that and so , thus the distance between circles is greater or equal to the sum of the radii of the circles. There is equality iff
In this case, the circles are tangent to one another.
Total area of Ford Circles
(taken from Wikipedia)
As no two ford circles intersect, it follows immediately that the total area of the Ford circles:
is less than 1.
From the definition, the area is
Simplifying this expression gives us
noting that the last equality is given by considering the Dirichlet generating function for Euler’s totient function φ(q).
The Kakeya needle problem asks whether there is a minimum area of a region in the plane in which a line segment of width 1 can be freely rotated through 360°, where translation of the segment is allowed.
This question was first posed for convex regions in 1917 by mathematician Sōichi Kakeya. It was shown by Gyula Pál that the minimum area for convex regions is achieved by an equilateral triangle of height 1 and area 1/√3.
Kakeya suggested that the minimum area, without the convexity restriction, would be a three-pointed deltoid shape. However, this is false.
Needle rotating inside a deltoid | Source: Wikipedia
Besicovitch Sets
Besicovitch was able to show that there is no lower bound >0 for the area of a region in which a needle of unit length can be turned around. The proof of this relies on the construction of what is now known as a Besicovitch set, which is a set of measure zero in the plane which contains a unit line segment in every direction.
One can construct a set in which a unit line segment can be rotated continuously through 180 degrees from a Besicovitch set consisting of Perron trees.
Kakeya Needle Set constructed from Perron trees | Source: Wikipedia
However, although there are Kakeya needle sets of arbitrarily small positive measure and Besicovich sets of measure 0, there are no Kakeya needle sets of measure 0.
The nine-point circle is a circle that can be that can be constructed for any given triangle. It is named the nine-point circle as it passes through nine points defined from the triangle:
The midpoint of each side of the triangle (Ma, Mb, Mc);
The foot of each altitude (Ha, Hb, Hc);
The midpoint of the line segment from each vertex of the triangle to point where the three altitudes meet, i.e. the orthocentre H, (Ea, Eb, Ec).
Nine Point Circle | Source: Wolfram Mathworld
Note that for an acute triangle, six of the points – the midpoints and altitude feet – lie on the triangle itself. On the contrary, for an obtuse triangle two of the altitudes have feet outside the triangle, but these feet still belong to the nine-point triangle.
The nine-point circle is the complement to the circumcircle, which is the unique circle that passes through each of the triangle’s three vertices.
Circumcircle | Source: Wolfram Mathworld
Although credited for its discovery, Karl Wilhelm Feuerbach did not entirely discover the nine-point circle, but rather the six point circle, as he only recognised that the midpoints of the three sides of the triangle and the feet of the altitudes of that triangle lay on the circle. It was mathematician Olry Terquem who was the first to recognise the added significance of the three midpoints between the triangle’s vertices and the orthocenter.
Three Properties of the Nine-Point Triangle
The radius of a triangle’s circumcircle is twice the radius of the same triangle’s nine-point circle.
Source: Wikipedia
A nine-point circle bisects a line segment going from the corresponding triangle’s orthocenter to any point on its circumcircle.
Source: Wikipedia
All triangles inscribed in a given circle and having the same orthocenter have the same nine-point circle.
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CHARELSTON, S.C. (AP) — Chris Clemons scored 29 points and his 5-0 spurt at the end gave Campbell a 73-72 win over Charleston Southern on Saturday.
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Yildirim’s comments during a live broadcast on television on Wednesday came as he was speaking about the need for Turkey to boost its diplomatic ties in the region.
Since taking office in May, Yildirim has repeatedly said that Turkey needs to “increase its friends and decrease its enemies,” an apparent tacit admission that past policies have left Ankara sidelined.
“It is our greatest and irrevocable goal: Developing good relations with Syria and Iraq, and all our neighbors that surround the Mediterranean and the Black Sea,” Yildirim said.
The apparent change of policy comes in the wake of recent Turkish efforts to warm relations with Russia which is a key supporter of the Syrian government.
“We normalized relations with Russia and Israel. I’m sure we will normalize relations with Syria as well,” Yildirim said.
Turkey has long been a staunch opponent of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, allowing militants to freely slip into the Arab country through its borders.
Yildirim said, “For the fight against terrorism to succeed stability needs to return to Syria and Iraq.”
Turkey severed diplomatic relations with Syria after the foreign-backed conflict began in the Arab country in 2011. Since then, Ankara has been supporting militants fighting to topple President Assad.
The policy has put Turkey on a collision course with Syria’s Muslim allies such as Iran and Iraq as well as with Russia.
Diplomatic relations with Moscow nosedived after Turkish fighter jets shot down a Russian bomber on the Syrian border in November.
Ankara has moved to repair frayed relations with Moscow recently, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdgoan calling his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to express regret over the downing.
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The Post‘s Seung Min Kim and Josh Dawsey quoted one White House ally who said McConnell “doesn’t like the bill.”
“He doesn’t like the bill,” Republican donor Doug Deason, a key White House ally, said of the measure. Referring to the former Alabama senator and ex-attorney general, Deason added: “He’s a Jeff Sessions-style, lock-them-up-and-throw-away-the-key kind of guy.”
As the Post also noted, the McConnell position could lead to a conflict with outgoing Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA), the lead Republican advocate for the FIRST STEP Act.
An earlier version of the bill passed the House in May 2018 by an overwhelming 360-59 vote. Two hundred and twenty-six Republicans and 134 Democrats supported the measure, with only two Republicans and 57 Democrats opposed. That same bill had 10 Republican cosponsors and nine Democratic cosponsors.
Grassley has been quiet on the issue in the last few days, in part because of the state funeral services for the late President George H.W. Bush. But on Tuesday, he tweeted that McConnell should allow a vote.
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Modern 3D gaming is one of the most popular and most fun activities that are available today. Millions of Americans (mostly males) enjoy gaming because it offers a fun way to relax and have fun. But gaming is a lot less fun with long loading times. The same is true if the rendering is choppy. Some LCD monitors – mostly older models – have too-high refresh rates and as a result many gamers are looking for the best and fastest monitors for their gaming needs. Here we will have a look at some of the best and most popular PC monitors for gaming, that should offer you a better than average experience.
Before I tell you about the best gaming monitors, I will first show you what you must look out for when searching for a reliable gaming monitor. First, you should make sure that the monitor is easy to use and comes from a reliable company that has a good support system, so that you can have a trained personnel answer your questions and/ or concerns. When purchasing a gaming monitor, make sure to take into account the fact that each monitor has different connections such as: HDMI, VGA, etc.
Also, you should always look out for the response time. Many of you may be wondering what a response time is. Response time is simply the speed at which a pixel is able to transform from black to white and so on. When a monitor has a low response time, it produces a blurry image or takes a long time for an image to load.
Why TN?
Another thing that you should consider is called an input lag. This is very important because it is the time that it takes for a PC to send a certain signal or photograph to a monitor. One of the best types of panel technology is known as the TN panel technology. When selecting a Gaming monitor, a good option is to search for one that uses TN panel technology as opposed to other types of panel technology. The reason why is because it has many benefits and can help improve your gaming experience.
The first reason why the TN technology is good to look for in your gaming monitors is that most of the time the monitors that use the TN technology are usually more economical than their counterparts. These monitors usually are under 300 dollars, which is much more economical than other panel types – at the cost of a narrower color spectrum.
Also, the main reason why it is recommended that you use a gaming monitor with TN technology is because of the fast speed. The TN panel technology is one of the fastest types of panel technology and can make your gaming experience much more pleasant because you won’t have to wait an eternity for a game to load, thanks to the 2ms speed. In general the TN monitors have much more benefits and they definitely outweigh the risks. List of Good Gaming Monitors:
Samsung S27A350H 27-Inch Class LED Monitor: This is a great monitor that has TN technology and uses speeds of up to 2ms response time. This monitor has also received high ratings, especially because of its speed. | {
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What is Camelot? Is it an idea or a shining castle on the hillside - is it a movie or a Starz series or perhaps a Monty Python skit? Camelot is a central theme of the Arthur legend - it is that place from which a just ruler becomes one with the land and brings peace and prosperity to the people. Camelot is where there is a grand conference room with a giant round table wherein all the knights of the realm can meet and discuss the virtues of being chivalrous.
The story of Arthur seems ingrained in our culture for some reason - we just can't help returning to it. Arthur is the royal Robin Hood - a man who brings justice along with his god-given or Merlin-procured birthright. Last year Starz decide to reignite the Arthur legend once more, unfortunately despite a promising start the series wasn't picked up for a second season. Will Arthur return on Starz again ? Will a young squire locate the sword and pull it from the stone once more to become king? Will Guinevere play Yoko to the Round Table Knights again - leading them all into ruin?
Maybe it is a silly tale, perhaps the Python boys got it right. Can it be retold without conjuring visions of the profoundly bad First Knight from the early 90's or the hopelessly outdated broadway musical from the 1960's? Most readers don't recall that Camelot was 'the' show on Broadway when JFK became President and partly for that reason the popular media began referring to the White House as Camelot (and like Arthur, Kennedy strayed from his queen).
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We like the Starz series Camelot with two major exceptions. First, the actor Arthur (Jamie Campbell Bower) was miscast. Bower appears far too feminine and looks hopelessly childlike (and often downright goofy). It strains the whole credibility of the show with him at the helm. The second major issue was the lack of budget. It seems as though Starz had directed all their resources into buying new loincloths for slaves on Spartacus. Camelot deserves some epic touches, a bit of grandeur.
There was one movie which did give Camelot and the Arthur legend the epic setting it deserved and while it was relatively low budget it managed to hide that fact cleverly. We're talking about John Boorman's classic, Excalibur.
Excalibur had an Arthur we could believe in, an unforgettable Merlin and the sexiest Morgana ever. It even had Liam Neeson in one of his first movies as the knight who accuses Guinevere of lusting after Lancelot. Granted, both Ralph Fiennes and Eva Green provide fantastic performances as Merlin and Morgana in the Starz version of Camelot, but it's hard to compete with the 1981 classic. Some of you might be saying, "everyone in the 1981 film was wearing armor the whole time, armor that hadn't been invented yet, they even wore it while having sex." So maybe they took safe sex too far in the 80's - Excalibur was still a great show.
Starz might want to try Camelot again, but this time add some more pizzazz and some armor and get rid of Denis the Menace as Arthur and pick a real king. One of the reasons that the show wasn't picked up was because Bower was busy working both Breaking Dawn films. That should be evidence enough that is not the chosen one... | {
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Château d’Esclans - Domaines Sacha Lichine
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Chateau d’Esclans is located on an exceptional site, on elevated land near the Gorges de Pennafort, twenty five kilometers northwest of the ancient Roman city of Frejus on the Mediterranean coast. The first traces of the chateau’s site date back to Gaullist times during which its location served as a lookout point to spot intruders coming by boat into the Gulf of Frejus. The chateau’s cellar structure or foundation (known today as the oldest in the region) housed an original Chateau that was given by the Comte de Provence to Gérard De Villeneuve, in 1201. The current chateau, inspired by Tuscan Villa design, was built during the mid 19th century.
Château d’Esclans lies in the center of the Department of the Var, where the majority of Provence AOC rosé is produced. The land was occupied as long as 2500 years ago when it was probably used as a lookout point for intruders sailing into the Gulf of Frejus. The original château—of which now only the cellar remains—dates back to before the 12th century.
In 1201, Gérard De Villeneuve, part of a wealthy family from Marseille, took ownership of the château and the majority of the surface area of the Vallée d’Esclans that would eventually be sold off in lots. Two brothers, Sauver Louis Ranque and Francois Alexandre Ranque, were the next to own the château, known then as Terre d’Esclans.In 1875, they sold the property to Joseph Toussaint Caussemille, who manufactured wooden matches near Marseilles. In 1955, the Perraud family owned the property until 1994.
At that time, it was purchased by a Swedish pension fund that produced a small amount of wine and the remaining grapes were sold to neighboring winemakers.
Sacha Lichine aquired Château d’Esclans in 2006.Today there are 108 acres (44 ha) of vineyards. The total proprety has 659 acres (267 ha).
The primary grape grown on the property is Grenache followed by Vermentino. Other grapes include Cinsault, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Tibouren.
The château is known for its old Grenache vines which produce grapes that offer greater concentration of flavor than do the younger vines. As the elevation to where the lots are situated increases, so do the age of the vines. At the highest elevated lot vines are as old as 90 years. | {
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Trouserheart from 10tons is a fun adventure game where you must aid the king in finding his majestic leather trousers! You play as the king himself and must travel across the realm. As you move, you will need to kill all that stand in your way.
Trourserheart is played in the 3rd person. You will two on screen controls, one to move and one to strike. As you do, you will find coins along the way. Make sure you move the king around to collect those coins. You will need them to upgrade your weapons. Gameplay is smooth and the graphics are great. The game is broken up nicely so you can play for a few minutes here and there. The game is connected to the game center for achievements. There’s even an optional perma-death mode for the bravest of adventurers!
So if you are looking for a challenging but lighthearted tone game, give Trouserheart a try. The king is getting cold!
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Tower Dwellers is a new tower defense game for iOS. It is universal and gives you three game slots. What drew me to the game was the graphics. I love the art of the game and the game play is not bad either! LOL If you enjoy tower defense games, like Kingdom Rush, then Tower Dwellers is right up your alley.
There is a story behind the game and as you play you will learn it. Make sure you have your sound up so you heard it all! As with tower defense games you will move from region to region defending against the hordes. As you play each level, you will earn coins, which you can then use to upgrade buildings and units. As you progress through the game you will unlock more units and upgrades. If you ever needed to know something about a unit make sure to check out the nicely done encyclopedia.
You will have melee, ranged, and magical type units to defend against four different type of evil hordes: Woodshear Forest, Kluck Canyon, Deadwood, and Dark Forces. You can set the difficulty level on each region you play and you of course and redo regions to get better results. I am not a huge fan of tower defense games but I really enjoyed playing this game. Playing on the iPad was great but the only thing I did not like was that you could not zoom in when playing.
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NEW YORK, Clement Sabourin- After dangerous, dusty assignments in Iraq and Afghanistan, photographer Michael Kamber has chosen a tough area of New York City as the new backdrop for his interest in war.
The award-winning journalist recently opened a gallery in the Bronx, the first in the borough, and he hopes that his gesture will both help photographers and build bridges with a neighborhood that, while not at war, certainly knows the harder side of life.
The Bronx Documentary Center's inaugural exhibition focused on images by Tim Hetherington, a British photographer who was killed in April, along with his colleague Chris Hondros, while working in the rebel Libyan town of Misrata.
Kamber says the 40-year-old, who was killed in shelling by besieging forces loyal to the late Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi, had always been fascinated by the Bronx, one section of which has the highest poverty rate of any district in the United States.
"That was something we'd spoken about for a long time and Tim in particular was interested in new audiences," said Kamber, who covered the US invasion and occupation of Iraq for The New York Times.
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The idea of establishing a gallery in the Bronx, rather than the swish districts of lower Manhattan, "excited" Hetherington, Kamber says. "He loved the Bronx."
The surrounding neighborhood seems to have adopted its unusual new addition. Schoolchildren have turned the gallery into one of their meeting points while curious passersby stop in, wishing to know more or just congratulating staff.
The paint still smells fresh in the exhibition room where you can see Hetherington's final pictures, taken before he was fatally wounded. The helmet and flack jacket he wore during that fatal day also sit by the door.
Danielle Jackson, director of the Bronx Documentary Center, said Hetherington and she talked shortly before his death "about what should be done about photography and how you need to get it out of the museum."
Kamber also said his friend had wanted photography to escape its usual confines.
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Name
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Dear
October 10, 1990
Howard Nankin has informed me that the election of two members of the
Nominations Committee called for in the By-Laws should be on the ballot with the
Vice President and Council positions. I have discussed with him and with the
members of the Nominations Committee the procedure we should utilize. It has been
suggested and I strongly agree that the Nominations Committee will be best served
by having membership in part which has had experience being on the Council. Thus,
we propose to nominate the four members of Council whose terms expire at the end
of the year of the election. This procedure does not require full Council approval or
addition to the By-Laws to be implemented, although in the future the Council may
want to formalize the procedure more so.
I would like to ask you to consent to have your name placed in nomination for
election to the Nominations Committee for 1991-92. Please indicate your acceptance
for this nomination on the enclosed list of nominations and return it to me. I will
require a brief biographical sketch to be included with the ballot. Please send this
to me prior to November 1, 1990 if possible.
Before final preparation of the ballot, I would also like your review and
comments of the Nominations for Council and Vice President. We were very
fortunate to have acceptances for nomination from 10 of the first 12 members who
were contacted. The preferential list of nominees was prepared from a list of
suggestions received by the membership and by the members of the Nominations
Committee.
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a tally of suggestions made by members of the Committee. Since the outcome of the
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maintenance and growth.
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When HP unveiled the Spectre 13 last year, we billed it as a possible MacBook killer, boasting the title of being the world’s thinnest 13” notebook in the process. At 10.44 mm thin, it has since lost its title to the Acer Swift 7 (9.98 mm), but still features a number of notable specs to grab one’s attention.
So how does the Pro edition of the Spectre 13 fare as a Windows-powered alternative to the MacBook?
Divisive design
Let’s start with design, which could also be one of the more divisive elements of the entire notebook. In particular, it’s the rose gold (only colour) coloured portion of the notebook that proves to divide people’s opinions. It isn’t for everyone, and can at times seem a little cheap compared to the rest of the device, especially when it begins to pick up smudges and fingerprints.
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While the Spectre 13’s thinness is what HP chose to talk up following its unveiling, the weight of the notebook is what truly stands out for us. It tips the scales at a lightweight 1.1 kg and it’s an absolute dream for anyone not wanting to get bogged down by a clunky and and heavy notebook. Furthermore, it is reassuringly sturdy too, so you never feel like you’re carrying around a fragile piece of technology.
Rapid performance
The rose gold accents of the Spectre Pro may not be to my personal liking, but when it comes to the performance of this notebook, there is plenty to be pleased with. Powering this Pro (review) model is an Intel Core i5 (6200U) processor, which clocks at a speedy 2.3 GHz, along with 4 GB of RAM to aid with multitasking. It’s a solid combination, yielding an equally solid performance from the Spectre Pro 13.
Working in and switching between a number of applications is handled with relative ease, and for those aiming to use this notebook both in and out of the office, it is more than capable.
All that productivity does have an effect on the 38 Wh Lithium-ion battery powering this notebook though. During heavy use for example, we could only just make it a full day, roughly eight hours. While that’s good enough for your run of the mill nine to five use, if you’re aiming to put the Spectre Pro 13 to work thereafter, a trip to the charging station will be necessary.
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While the Spectre Pro 13 is a good all round, high powered notebook, there are still a couple points of concern. Purchasing one of these devices will require a bit of compromise, especially when it comes to the port options at one’s disposal. On the back of the rose gold portion of the Spectre Pro 13, there are a handful of ports, with a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and three USB Type-C slots.
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The missing WBWW story
Weeks after the end of WBWW, and the winner has been announced, I found this exciting gem in my email spam folder. My heart sank as I realised what had happened, this had been submitted by email but for some unknown reason was treated like spam. Usually I trust Gmail, as it usually does a decent job of distinguishing actual spam, but for some reason it hide this away from me. The story was submitted by Wes from OtherSpace. We’ve featured several articles by Wes about his MUSH.
I can’t apologise enough to Wes, this is a great story but unfortunately it was never passed to the judges. So the best thing I can do is post it here so you can read, and wonder how well it would have done in the WBWW competition.
Kill Devil Hills Convalescent Hospital, North Carolina
I have never spoken my middle name to anyone outside my most immediate family.
Once, I asked Mother what had possessed her to choose it. Perhaps most important, I wished to know why she had chosen it for me. But she deflected, urging me to raise that subject with Father, if I dared.
I dared, just one time. I had the ill fortune to present my query during the afternoon of Christmas Eve in 1834, at the height of his daily inebriation. For my trouble, I was rewarded not with knowledge, but with the calloused back of his left hand across my face. “Ask again, it’s the belt for you,” he warned. I did not ask again. But, apparently, I did give him an angry look – so he assured me, and this served to justify the supreme thrashing I received with the belt, after all.
I will be honest: The significance of the name did not register with me until I was about nine years of age. In Sunday school at the First Baptist Church of Oak Bog, on a particularly humid afternoon beneath a mossy live oak, we read the stories of our Lord Jesus Christ’s apostles. We learned about the last supper and the betrayal of Christ by Judas Iscariot, who, it should be noted, deserved to go to bed without bread pudding for his naughtiness. That was the assertion of my friend Toppy Forrest. I found it difficult to position myself against such a sentiment. We were young, then. Good and evil seemed so clear to us at the time.
But now, dear Jessup and Clayton, I suppose I am older and wiser. At 33, in my waning hours, I am the same age our Lord reached before his crucifixion. I will not claim to understand all the Mysteries of the Almighty, which are Legion and often beyond mortal comprehension.
I was born Judas Iscariot Piedmont. I am no longer ashamed. For I came to understand, in the fullness of time, that we all serve a purpose in God’s plan and we all work His will. Even those who take blood money and turncoat someone they love and worship are responding to a higher calling.
This may make no sense to you now. Perhaps in a few years, you will understand. I will pray that it is so. When that day comes, I hope you may find it in your loving hearts to forgive my wrongs. I shall await your embrace in the glorious Kingdom of Heaven.
Love,
Father
Nearly 800 years later, in a midtown New York City hospital just minutes from the Outer Banks, Jude Piedmont read those ancient words on a holographic display, scrawled handwriting on yellowed parchment rendered in a cloud of blue-white light.
Jude Piedmont, about ten generations removed from the nefarious Iscariot, kept the letter stored in the data module of his well-used Anyware Cirrus PDA. He was fascinated by the man who was thought to be one of the first serial killers on record in the Carolinas. Most of his letters, including the note in which he confessed to the murders of eight nurses and barmaids in cities ranging from Raleigh to Charlotte, were destroyed in a Pittsboro courthouse fire in the early 21st Century. But the deathbed letter to his sons, written as he wasted away from a cancer that now could have been cured with about six doses of medicine during the course of a month, had been in a special collection at a Kill Devil Hills library.
From time to time, Jude would read the letter in the hopes of finding some clue that would help him fathom the depths of the monstrous mind that could speak so eloquently of religious matters, in a loving tone to his children, while simultaneously harboring a vicious brutality that sought release through the slaughter of innocent women. Iscariot Piedmont had traveled the state, working as a freelance farrier, and wormed his way into the confidence of his victims before slicing their throats and leaving their bodies in shallow forest graves.
So far, no matter how often his eyes scanned the words, Jude had been unable to reconcile the mind driving the pen with the grim legend of the killer who wielded it. He suspected that the answer would elude him all the way to the grave. Luckily, it seemed he would still have some time before that final day might come.
He had a private room with local police guarding the door, just in case someone tried to infiltrate St. Catherine’s Medical Center to finish what the captured assassin started. No window in this room, either. He wouldn’t fall prey to rocket-propelled grenades fired from neighboring rooftops, nor would someone with a jetpack zoom up to open fire with a plasma rifle. Only investigators and approved friends and relatives would be granted entry.
It struck Piedmont as somewhat curious that they were giving him all this protection while he recovered from his wounds, but it seemed unlikely that it would persist once he walked out those hospital doors. The message seemed to be: We don’t want you dying on our watch, but out there, you’re on your own.
Oddly enough, this didn’t bother him all that much. He suspected that this well-publicized abortion of an assassination attempt might actually serve to insulate him after his release. At the very least, Piedmont thought that it would give him time to distance himself from the event and for whoever wanted him dead to – dare to dream – forget about him.
The door whooshed open. His attorney, Gettleman, stepped into the room with a wolfish grin on his face. “You’re looking lively, Mr. Piedmont. Glad to see it. I thought you might check out on us last night.”
Piedmont shrugged. “I’ve felt better, but I’m counting my blessings. I just want to get back to work.”
The lawyer clucked his tongue. “Forget that,” he said. “You wanted to start your own shipping enterprise, right? That takes capital. Someone just went to a great deal of trouble to try to kill you. Probably someone powerful, with incredibly deep pockets. Now seems like an excellent time to try to squeeze a fat settlement out of somebody.”
“No,” Piedmont said, flatly, shaking his head.
Gettleman frowned. “No? Are you kidding me?”
“No,” the pilot repeated. He fixed his gaze on the lawyer, somber and resolute. “I want to do my own thing, but I want to build it myself.”
“That could take years,” Gettleman said. He very nearly whined. “Decades. Be realistic, Jude.”
Piedmont poured himself a glass of water from the pitcher on the table beside his bed. He knew better than to think the lawyer was urging this greedy maneuver out of some desire to see him succeed in the interstellar freight hauling business. Plain and simple, Gettleman knew he would get a percentage of that “fat settlement.” He took a sip from the glass. Sighed. Then he looked at the lawyer and said, “I really need to get some rest.”
No, Piedmont thought. He had enough work ahead trying to track down the careless hacker who had botched the Clara Nell’s computer refit. He had promised to stick with Captain Baker at least long enough to bring Vampire to justice. “No,” he verified aloud. “Goodbye, Mr. Gettleman. The next time I hear from you, it had better be about my recertification.”
The lawyer deepened his frown and furrowed his brow, but recognized that he had no choice but to relent for now. He shook Piedmont’s hand before departing the room.
Once Gettleman was gone, Jude tapped a pad on the bedside table, activating the holovid’s news and entertainment node. He swiped fingers across the displayed images, moving from one frequency to the next.
On the Consortium Broadcast Network, the Castori anchor showed the latest images from the T’lask VII flashpoint – a Nall polydenum production facility world in Fringe space that, it turned out, used captured Consortium citizens as forced labor. The Vanguard had swept in to liberate the captives and occupy the planet, securing a new supply of the precious and volatile energy source that powered OtherSpace Drives (among other things). Warriors from the Clawed Fist Fleet had struck back ferociously, but so far had been unable to wrest the planet back from the Consortium. So, the Parallax government seemed to be rattling sabers, threatening to launch Coreseeker missiles at T’lask VII as a way of saying “If we can’t have it, no one can.” Heightened tensions and hostilities between the Consortium and Parallax would certainly make life interesting in Fringe space for a while, Piedmont thought.
FIP. FIP. FIP. He stopped on a channel showing a vid, produced documentary-style, that appeared to be the story of a massive alien invasion of the known worlds of the Orion Arm. The villains appeared to be gorilla-like aliens with huge warships, which easily crushed the allied forces of the Consortium, Fringe, and Parallax. Piedmont couldn’t decide which was less believable: an easy battle for such an invasion force or the prospect of cooperation between the three disparate regions of the Orion Arm.
FIP. FIP. A big-mouthed Demarian standing on a procenium stage, wailing as if someone was jumping up and down on his feet with cleats on their steel-toed boots. Oh, wait. No – just one of their god-awful operas. FIP. FIP. FIP. Dear god in heaven, FIP.
FIP. A nature special about the metal-chewing rodents, known as buhnehs, that sometimes swarmed up from the mining tunnels deep below Valsho Peak on Antimone and rampaged through seaside villages, wreaking havoc on buildings, machinery, and furniture. The narrator spoke of a particular incident in 2617 when the middle-sized hamlet of Yanz tumbled into the sea because the buhnehs – also known to natives as “buhns” – gnawed their way through the steel girders that held up the platforms supporting the oceanside village.
FIP. FIP. FIP. A game show called Throw Bar, hosted by the jocular Thaddeus Neidermeyer, in which contestants from around the Orion Arm were challenged to throw unusual objects, sometimes including their competitors, as far as they could. Tonight, a Castori teacher hurled a black leather boot belonging to a United States Civil War re-enactor about twenty feet. A Timonae bank teller tossed a copy of the Throw Bar home game about forty-five feet. The defending champion, a Demarian data entry agent, threw the Castori teacher forty-eight feet to win the day. Unfortunately, the Castori left the competition with a shattered back, a sprained wrist, and a broken leg.
FIP. A talk show, featuring a G’ahnli finance expert named Soogorbma, who talked about the importance of building a retirement savings for those sunset years, because 110 was the new 90. He sang the praises of Consortium military investment bonds, which never seemed to go out of style. Given the current climate between Earth and Nalhom over T’lask VII, it actually made a lot of sense.
FIP. FIP. FIP. FIP. Rockhopper races, pre-recorded, broadcast from the asteroid fields of Ungstir. The smart money was on DelMarenno, but Piedmont knew you couldn’t count Jest’liana Warren out of the running on her worst days. Besides, he had met both. DelMarenno was an unrepentant drunk. Jest was good people.
Again, the door whooshed open. Piedmont waved his palm over a sensor, freezing the playback so that the holovid showed Jest’s hopper coming out of an arcing sweep from behind one of the rock chunks near Ungstir Three.
He recognized the new visitor as the Zangali who had come to his rescue in the stairwell. Detective Prague had told Piedmont his name. “Am I disturbing you?” the security guard asked as the door whooshed shut behind him. He nodded his snout toward the holovid. “I can come back another time.”
“No, it’s great to see you, Mr. Salaban,” Piedmont replied, extending a hand from the bed toward his visitor.
Despite having such a huge paw, the Zangali managed a gentle squeeze of the offered hand. “I will not take long. The doctor informed me that you were conscious. I wished to pay my respects. Thank you for including me on the list.”
Piedmont scratched the right side of his face, rough with stubble. He hadn’t shaved since before court a day earlier. He wondered aloud, “How long have you been waiting out there for me to wake up?”
Salaban grunted. “I was given the day off,” he said. “I could think of no better way to spend it than to ensure that I saw you through to this point.”
“That’s kind of you,” Piedmont replied. “Seems like I’m going to live to fly another day. Considering you saved my life, it made perfect sense to put you on that list. If *you* wanted me dead, I wouldn’t be here right now.” He let his arms fall to his sides on the bed. “Speaking of which: do we know anything new about the shooter? The police didn’t have much to say.”
The Zangali shook his head. “Nothing on file in the public records I checked. He’s a ghost.”
“Connected,” Piedmont mused, frowning. That would fit with Gettleman’s assumption that the assassin worked for powerful people. “That’s not good.”
“No,” Salaban agreed.
Piedmont imagined one of two scenarios would play out for the assassin, and neither of the likely outcomes involved facing justice in a court of law. He strongly suspected that the shooter, known only as Grim, would either end up dead in his cell (probably looking like a suicide) or he would disappear from custody during transit from the city jail to the courthouse. Grim’s fate relied on whether his employers considered him too much of a liability to live or too talented to die. Given that the assassin seemed to be doing a fantastic job of keeping his mouth shut about his bosses, they might want to keep him around for more wet work operations down the line. But any loose end could unravel for them too. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. Better safe than sorry, they might think.
Of course, that could just as easily apply to the target that got away, right? Perhaps he was fooling himself, thinking that his high profile would make them reluctant to strike again. Maybe they’d just be more circumspect next time. Instead of trying to kill him in a secure courthouse building, perhaps they would arrange for him to die in an apartment fire. Plasma explosion? Electrocution? Slip and fall? Heart attack? Why limit their vengeance just to him? Couldn’t they just as easily sabotage the Clara Nell, killing Captain Baker and the rest of the crew along with Piedmont, sending a message to anyone else who tried to thwart their will next time? | {
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Subject:Man 'hid in case to burgle' Barcelona airport coach
Spanish police have arrested a man said to have smuggled himself in a case on to Barcelona airport coaches in order to burgle the luggage compartments.
An alleged accomplice was also arrested after the first man was found "doubled up almost like a contortionist" inside the case, police said.
Asked what he was doing, the suitcase man, who wore a head lamp, said he had been unable to pay the coach fare.
Police had been alerted after a string of thefts on the shuttle service.
The alleged burglar was also found with a sharp tool apparently used for opening zips and locks, as well as a small bag and a mobile phone.
Police believe the man was loaded on to coaches by his accomplice, who would then reclaim him after the 90-minute return trip to Barcelona's Girona airport.
"Once the trip began, he would get out of the suitcase, search for valuable objects and hide them in a smaller bag he carried with him," regional Catalan police were quoted as saying by AFP news agency.
But last Friday, Spain's el Periodico newspaper reports, a coach company employee noticed a man struggling to put a heavy suitcase in the hold of a coach and alerted the authorities.
Police officers knocked on the case and noticed that it was warm.
Inside, they found the alleged burglar, who was pouring with sweat. His alleged accomplice had already boarded the coach.
The two men, both Polish citizens, were arrested for the theft of a laptop and a GPS device, while police are seeking to trace other possible burglary victims.
El Periodico, which included a diagram of the alleged bus burglary scheme on its Spanish-language website, did not give details of the suitcase man's stature. | {
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Honda hopes a new name -- and some added features -- will save the sluggish-selling Crosstour.
Can a new name and a few added features salvage one of Honda’s slowest-selling models? Apparently, the Japanese maker is hoping so as it transforms last year’s Accord Crosstour into just the Honda Crosstour for 2011.
Even normally upbeat Honda executives, including top American John Mendel, openly acknowledge the quirky crossover hasn’t set the market afire. Honda sold just 1,477 last month, a 35% decline, with sales barely 11,500 for the full year. And lest anyone slough that off as a result of the Japanese product shortages, the Crosstour has been falling well short of expectations from the day it was launched.
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Clearly influenced by the sports car/crossover design theme that first appeared with the BMW X6, Honda actually launched two models, the Accord Crosstour for its mainstream brand and the even more slow-selling Acura ZDX, which found only 102 buyers last month.
Honda launches the 2010 CrossTour by September, targeting a niche between the CR-V and Pilot.
With the economy continuing to stumble and car sales languishing, new models like the Toyota Venza, a wagon – or, if you prefer, crossover-type vehicle — built off the Camry platform, haven’t exactly set the world on fire. That’s all the more so after Toyota shut down production last winter as part of a broad campaign to reduce inventories.
Nevertheless, Toyota executives remain relentlessly upbeat about how will it has done in the current market. Since the first of the year, Toyota has delivered 20,463, including more than 4,500 in June.
Now Honda, which often tends to mirror the moves of its chief Japanese competitor — more than its own executives ever want to admit — has confirmed plans for its own wagon-like crossover, this one to be built off the Accord platform.
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Dubbed the Accord Crosstour, the all new CUV will go on-sale in the fall of 2009 as a 2010 model, according to officials from American Honda Motor Co., Inc., who are only belatedly confirming what had been widely suspected for months. (The spy shot shown here, provided by our own Brenda Priddy, first appeared on TheDetroitBureau.com more than a month ago.) | {
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Sensei Nemeroff allowed me to visit and watch a class. Anyone nearby should visit this dojo and experience some excellent instruction. Sensei Nemeroff additionally teaches at Penn State. It is obvious he has great command of not only martial arts, but the art of teaching. He has a book too! “Enter into Aikido” | {
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Saturday, December 20, 2014
The VanLith Family {Idaho Family Portraits}
During my trip out west, I was able to take photos for the stunning VanLith family at their gorgeous farm overlooking the mountains. Their land was beautiful and provided the most wonderful backdrop for their family portraits. My mom used to be friends with Mrs. VanLith in her college days, and it was wonderful meeting and working with Mrs. VanLith and her family. I definitely want to take more photos out west in the future. | {
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The St. Louis Rams' first-year coach delivered a funny line when asked about his players leaving the comforts of their climate-controlled dome and venturing to play at Buffalo this December weekend.
"I'll probably have a meeting at some point and give the guys the option as to whether or not they want to make the trip," Fisher said. "If they're uncomfortable with the cold weather, we can leave them behind."
Don't be fooled, quarterback Sam Bradford and Co. are coming.
Having already twice braved the challenges of handling whatever the NFC West-leading San Francisco 49ers can throw at them, Fisher and his Rams (5-6-1) are not expecting to be intimidated by a forecast calling for rain and temperatures in the low 40s on Sunday.
"To me, it's a great challenge. It's kind of a test of our will," Fisher said. "You're going to go up there. The weather's not going to be ideal. You find out a lot about yourselves."
The Rams are on a 2-1-1 roll that includes a tie and a win over the 49ers. They're still on the fringes of the playoff race and have a chance to win three straight and finish a season with eight or more victories for the first time since 2006.
On Sunday, they'll face a Bills team that, at 5-7, is starting to feel much better about itself after overcoming early-season struggles.
And don't begrudge Bills players if they're rooting for bad weather to give them an edge.
"Without a doubt, especially when you've got a team coming in that plays in a dome," running back Fred Jackson said. "There's teams that can come in and play in any condition. We know that. But some teams aren't ready for it. They don't play in it like we do."
That was the case last weekend when the Bills turned to their ground game to counter a persistent drizzle and heavy winds in a 34-18 win over the warm-weather Jacksonville Jaguars. Given that the Rams possess one of the NFL's best pass rushes, the opportunity again presents itself for the Bills to go with their one-two punch of Jackson and speedster C.J. Spiller.
Despite the Bills having an indoor practice facility, coach Chan Gailey isn't afraid of taking his players outside for a session or two at this time of year.
"Sometimes they don't like it. To be honest with you, I don't like it sometimes. It's cold. But so what?" Gailey said. "That's the way the game is. You got to go play, get ready for it."
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In St. Louis, Fisher did the best he could to prepare his players by having them practice with wet balls to get a better handle on what might be in store.
Conditions aside, the Rams have found it difficult winning anywhere.
Since Mike Martz was fired after five games in 2005, St. Louis is now on its fifth head coach (including two interims). This franchise has not made the playoffs since 2004, and not finished with a winning record since going 12-4 in 2003.
The Rams have been particularly bad on the road. Since 2006, they're 8-36-1 away from St. Louis, including 1-3-1 this year.
Another issue is winning outside their division. They're 4-0-1 against the NFC West this season, and 1-6 against everyone else.
"I think our record could be better than what it is now. But to win the last two weeks and get ourselves back to the position we're in now, I think it says a lot about our character," Bradford said. "But I think winning a game outside the NFC West and on the road, it's the next step in this team's progression."
The Rams' revival has been sparked by an aggressive defense; St. Louis is tied for fourth in the NFL with 34 sacks, 15 1/2 coming from defensive ends Chris Long and Robert Quinn.
It's their Bradford-led offense that's struggling with consistency. The Rams have been held under 20 points seven times this season, and they have more touchdowns from their defense (four) than they've scored rushing (three).
The Bills are in a similar position now that their Mario Williams-led high-priced defense has begun to jell since the team's bye week. After allowing an average 424 yards in its first seven games, Buffalo's given up an average of 290 over its past five.
Williams, who signed a six-year, $100 million contract in March, has particularly stepped up. He has six of his team-leading 9 1/2 sacks since the bye.
"I think maybe the best word to express would be relief," general manager Buddy Nix said of his defense's improved play. "I did underestimate how long it would take. I thought it would be quicker. It wasn't. But I think we're getting there now." | {
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Obama's choice to replace Hillary? Susan Rice
Bloomberg News is reporting that UN Ambassador Susan Rice is the favorite to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she steps down as expected sometime in January.
Six current or former White House officials, who all spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said Rice remains close to President Barack Obama and shares many of his views on foreign policy. They emphasized that the president hasn't made a final decision, and Clinton may remain in her post for some months into Obama's second term.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and other officials said Obama's first move will be choosing a successor to Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. He also may need to find successors to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, the officials said.
Rice is thought to be the president's preferred choice over two other strong candidates, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry of Massachusetts and National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, according to the current and former administration officials.
Rice, who also worked on the presidential campaigns of Kerry and former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, is known for her strong personality and passionate defense of Obama's foreign policy at Security Council and inter-agency meetings.
Will her Benghazi remarks on "militants" taking over demonstrations against the anti-Muslim film disqualify her? Despite indications that some intelligence mistakenly pointed that way, there was plenty of other intel available to policy makers at the time that got it right.
Why Rice believed the incorrect narrative of the attack is something she is going to have to explain if she's nominated.
Bloomberg News is reporting that UN Ambassador Susan Rice is the favorite to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she steps down as expected sometime in January.
Six current or former White House officials, who all spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said Rice remains close to President Barack Obama and shares many of his views on foreign policy. They emphasized that the president hasn't made a final decision, and Clinton may remain in her post for some months into Obama's second term.
Former White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley and other officials said Obama's first move will be choosing a successor to Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. He also may need to find successors to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, the officials said.
Rice is thought to be the president's preferred choice over two other strong candidates, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry of Massachusetts and National Security Adviser Tom Donilon, according to the current and former administration officials.
Rice, who also worked on the presidential campaigns of Kerry and former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, is known for her strong personality and passionate defense of Obama's foreign policy at Security Council and inter-agency meetings.
Will her Benghazi remarks on "militants" taking over demonstrations against the anti-Muslim film disqualify her? Despite indications that some intelligence mistakenly pointed that way, there was plenty of other intel available to policy makers at the time that got it right.
Why Rice believed the incorrect narrative of the attack is something she is going to have to explain if she's nominated. | {
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PayPal recently posted a new Policy Update which includes changes to the PayPal User Agreement. The update to the User Agreement is effective November 1, 2012 and contains several changes, including changes that affect how claims you and PayPal have against each other are resolved. You will, with limited exception, be required to submit claims you have against PayPal to binding and final arbitration, unless you opt out of the Agreement to Arbitrate (Section 14.3) by December 1, 2012. Unless you opt out: (1) you will only be permitted to pursue claims against PayPal on an individual basis, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative action or proceeding and (2) you will only be permitted to seek relief (including monetary, injunctive, and declaratory relief) on an individual basis.
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Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, The Misadventures of Link & More Now Available via Nintendo eShop
This week’s biggest release on Nintendo consoles is undoubtedly The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, available to download via the Nintendo eShop now. Also released this week is a demo version of Sonic Lost World for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag for Nintendo’s home console. | {
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The Silent Epidemic of Surgeon Burnout and Depression
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THE SILENT EPIDEMIC OF SURGEON
BURNOUT AND DEPRESSION
Here in the United States, we face momentous, and as yet unclear, changes in the delivery of health care.Approximately 46 million Americans lack any health insurance at this time, and tens of millions of others have grossly inadequate health insurance.Therefore, many millions of Americans are just one major illness away from a financial catastrophe.
In addition to the huge dilemma of how we go about making health care more efficient and more affordable for everyone, the United States, like most countries around the world, is in the midst of a dramatic shift in the average age of its population.As the graying of America continues (not to mention the ongoing epidemic of obesity across all age ranges, as well), the growing need for high quality, comprehensive health care will continue to present major challenges to our health care system here, and in many other countries around the world.
When I graduated from medical school in 1988, health care experts were predicting a huge surplus of physicians in this country, and in response to this concern, medical schools around the United States began cutting back their class sizes, and a de facto moratorium on opening new medical schools was initiated.Fast forward to 2010, and it has since become apparent that these dire predictions of an impending physician glut were absolutely incorrect.As our population grows older, and more diverse, the demand for physicians is increasingly in danger of outstripping the projected supply of doctors, including surgeons.
Aging patients have a higher incidence of illnesses and injuries that require the expertise of surgeons, and general surgeons in particular.Broadly trained and experienced general surgeons are the primary care doctors, and the workhorses, of the surgical world, and they manage an astonishing array of diseases and injuries.Unfortunately, and for a variety of reasons, comprehensive general surgeons are slowly withering in numbers, while the demand for their skills only continues to increase.Generational attitude shifts among recently graduating physicians have seen young new doctors gravitate towards less demanding “boutique” specialties, and away from the more challenging surgical specialties (like general surgery).Even among those young doctors who still elect to pursue residency training in general surgery, more than two-thirds will go on to train and practice in more restricted subspecialty surgery areas.(Disclaimer:As a surgical oncologist, I am one of those subspecialty surgeons.However, I still include a great deal of general surgery care in my practice, and I continue to take general surgery call in our medical center.)Another factor that discourages potential general surgeons is the enormous debt load that most newly minted doctors graduate from medical school with, and the resultant pressure that they feel to train in specialties that do not require the additional 5 to 10 years of training that general surgeons must complete. (Increasingly, new medical school graduates are, instead, seeking out specialties that are more financially lucrative, and require shorter durations of residency training, than general surgery.)
Yet another adverse factor that has harmed the recruitment of new general surgeons is the ongoing and progressive fragmentation of traditional general surgery practice into other subspecialty domains.For young doctors who are attracted to the diverse and clinically challenging sort of surgical practice that has historically made general surgery a highly desirable profession, the increasing practice restrictions imposed upon general surgeons have removed a major incentive to undergo the many years of training necessary to become a comprehensive general surgeon
Against the backdrop of these and other pressures that continue to dwindle the ranks of broadly trained and practicing general surgeons (as well as other critical core surgical specialists), the issue of surgeon burnout has only recently started to receive its due attention.The comprehensive practice of general surgery, and other demanding surgical specialties, can be grueling and exhausting, particularly in the private practice setting where declining reimbursements compel surgeons to work ever longer hours to maintain their income and lifestyle.(Future threatened cuts in reimbursements to surgeons will likely only further exacerbate surgeon workload problems, and eventual surgeon shortages, as new health care reform initiatives begin to roll out in the coming years.)
A newly published research study, which appears in the current issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, reveals a very disturbing picture of burnout, exhaustion, and depression among surgeons, and the potentially adverse consequences of distressed surgeons on patient outcomes.
In this study, nearly 8,000 surgeon members of the American College of Surgeons responded to a detailed survey, which included self-assessments of their practice details, a validated depression screening tool, and validated assessments of both burnout and overall quality of life.The results of these surgeon surveys were, in a word, depressing.
Among the surgeons who reported working less than 60 hours per week, 30 percent described themselves as burned-out with their profession.Among surgeons who worked 60 to 80 hours per week, 44 percent felt burned-out, and among those surgeons who put more than 80 hours per week, 50 percent experienced significant feelings of burnout.In addition to the number of hours spent in clinical practice per week, the number of nights spent performing overnight surgery call was a highly significant predictor of surgeon burnout.These two surgeon workload factors were also highly statistically significantly linked to clinical depression, difficulties in finding a reasonable home-work balance, and increased conflicts at both home and at work.Additionally, the rates of both personal emotional exhaustion and feelings of depersonalization towards patients were directly associated with working more than 80 hours per week, and with performing 2 or more night calls per week.
Excessive hours spent in clinical practice, as well as performing 2 or more overnight calls per week, also correlated with a significant increase in the number of self-reported medical and surgical errors committed by exhausted and burned-out surgeons.Nearly 11 percent of surgeons who worked more than 80 hours per week admitted to committing medical or surgical errors, compared to about 7 percent of surgeons who worked less than 60 hours per week.
Surgeons who either worked more than 80 hours per week, or who took more than 2 night calls per week, were also significantly more likely to express regret regarding their choice of specialty, and more likely to indicate that they would not choose to become surgeons if they had an opportunity to choose their specialty all over again.
The results of this survey of surgeons across the United States have been generally confirmed by other similar studies, recently.These disturbing findings, as reported by surgeons themselves, paints a picture of a large population of highly essential physician specialists who are, increasingly, feeling burned-out, depressed, emotionally exhausted, regretful of their career choices, and progressively more prone to both depersonalizing their relationships with their patients and to committing more medical and surgical errors.In short, my chosen profession appears to be a profession that is, frankly, approaching a state of crisis.
Because of these enormous (and growing) pressures and stresses that are being experienced by many surgeons, including general surgeons, many public health experts are viewing the current and future surgical workforce with considerable consternation.As more and more surgeons hang up their white coats and put away their scalpels early in their careers, and as more and more newly graduated doctors shy away from the more demanding surgical specialties, our country appears to be headed for a potentially catastrophic mismatch between the demands of an aging population for surgical care and the diminishing pool of physicians who are willing to shoulder the heavy responsibilities, and significant stresses, of surgical practice.
It is my hope that the governmental agencies responsible for implementing current and future health reforms will pay close attention to this study, and others like it.If hard-working surgeons cannot sustain reasonable income levels (against the decades of grueling training required, and the hundreds of thousands of dollars in educational loans that most young doctors acquire) without working themselves into a state of exhaustion, burnout, and divorce, the ranks of general surgeons, and other core surgical specialists, will continue to become thinner and thinner.Ultimately, if things do not change, and soon, you and I might find it difficult to obtain access to high quality surgical care, particularly for emergency illnesses and injuries….
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Is there a such thing as a PQ-15 valve? No…but how do we know? And oh, by the way, there are only two types of line-sets: 3/4 inch, and 7/8 inch. All modern equipment runs on a 7/8 inch line-set, so the only time they’ll have to change something is if you have antiquated 3/4 inch line-set from the 60’s or 70’s. I’m digressing though…the point is that they can easily prey on uninformed consumers…like you, baby bird! Don’t worry though…you’ll be flying by the end of this article.
The AC contactor (relay) and start/run capacitor(s) (see illustration below) fail most often and are inexpensive. So it's a safe bet to buy and install those parts right away, especially if your air conditioning service unit is older than five years. The condenser fan motor can also fail, but it runs about $150 — hold off buying that unless you're sure that's the culprit.
Hello, We have a Hunter ceiling fan that no longer spins. It has power, as the light still works and when you push the remote you hear the clicking, like it's trying to engage, but the blades do not spin. Does this sound like a possible flywheel issue? I removed the Remote Receiver, part 85112-02, and apparently it's no longer available, but I don't think the receive is the problem. Any feedback would be welcome.
In the United States, HVAC engineers generally are members of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), EPA Universal CFC certified (for installation and service of CFC HVAC devices), or locally engineer certified such as a Special to Chief Boilers License issued by the state or, in some jurisdictions, the city. ASHRAE is an international technical society for all individuals and organizations interested in HVAC. The Society, organized into regions, chapters, and student branches, allows exchange of HVAC knowledge and experiences for the benefit of the field's practitioners and the public. ASHRAE provides many opportunities to participate in the development of new knowledge via, for example, research and its many technical committees. These committees typically meet twice per year at the ASHRAE Annual and Winter Meetings. A popular product show, the AHR Expo, is held in conjunction with each winter meeting. The Society has approximately 50,000 members and has headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
Central, "all-air" air-conditioning systems (or package systems) with a combined outdoor condenser/evaporator unit are often installed in North American residences, offices, and public buildings, but are difficult to retrofit (install in a building that was not designed to receive it) because of the bulky air ducts required. (Minisplit ductless systems are used in these situations.) Outside of North America, packaged systems are only used in limited applications involving large indoor space such as stadiums, theatres or exhibition halls.
Lennox, on the other hand, is probably the most expensive unit out there and I can’t stand them. In our (humble?) experience, they have a horrible logistics chain, making repair parts difficult to come by (sometimes taking weeks), poor customer service, and the parts cost three times as much. That’s not what this article is about, so read more in: Carrier vs. Lennox Furnace Review.
Reinstall the access panel and disconnect block. Turn on the circuit breaker and furnace switch. Then set the thermostat to a lower temperature and wait for the AC to start (see “Be Patient at Startup,” below). The compressor should run and the condenser fan should spin. If the compressor starts but the fan doesn't, the fan motor is most likely shot. Shut off the power and remove the screws around the condenser cover. Lift the cover and remove the fan blade and motor (Photo 7). Reinstall the blade and secure the cover. Then repower the unit and see if the fan starts. If it doesn't, you've given it your best shot—it's time to call a pro.
Tip – Be careful with change-outs. Ductwork deteriorates and sometimes has to be replaced. It is only if the ductwork is in fantastic condition that you should get a change-out without ductwork (Remember – the ductwork has already been there for 15-20 years, and now it will be there another 15-20…it has to be in good shape). However, many HVAC installation companies like to push change-outs because the ductwork is the most time consuming part of the job, and a change-out is quick, easy money. Realize that it’s only about 15-20% of the jobs that qualify for a change-out, so be careful.
If your central air conditioner will not cool but you can hear it running, it may just need to be cleaned. Whether or not this is the cause of the problem, it’s a good early remedy to try. Plan to do this on a relatively warm day. Never use a power washer for this—it can damage the fins. The following are guidelines; always refer to your owner’s manual. Note: Always turn off the power before cleaning the unit. | {
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In Process Podcast
In Process: Conversations about Business in the 21st Century is presented by Trusted Counsel. Business involves constant change and challenges. In Process brings you weekly conversations with business experts on topics to provide new ideas, tools and techniques to help you and your business grow and succeed.
In this special holiday episode, number 84, Trusted Counsel’s Evelyn Ashley and John Monahon spoke to Ryan Kenny, inventor of The Christmas Tree Hugger, a seasonal holiday product that he invented in 2016. In addition, podcast co-host John happens to be the business partner of Ryan Kenny! The Christmas Tree Hugger makes artificial trees look more festive, fun and real. The product comes in several holiday-inspired designs and is simply wrapped around the bottom of any fake tree.
This is a very inspiring interview with entrepreneur Ryan Kenny and a must listen to interview for any entrepreneur that is seeking to take their invention on television in front of thousands of viewers.
During the course of the podcast, CEOs, business owners, C-level executives and entrepreneurs will learn:
Ryan’s strategy for getting retail buyers to talk to him on the phone
The insider’s view on the various stages that contestants need to go through in order to get selected to appear on Shark Tank
How Ryan prepared for the actual filming of Shark Tank
The real reason why Ryan went on Shark Tank
The after-Shark Tank update, where you can find his product now!
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Health 2.0 and our friends at HCPLive bring you an exciting and packed show to kick off the new year. This episode focuses on innovative tools for physicians including products that transform and aid in everything from scheduling to follow-up. We are joined by four special guests who discuss and demo their products:
Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, this weeks Health 2.0 was cut short, but check back next time for demos from the popHealth Tool Developer Challenge winner, a preview of Health 2.0 Spring Fling Matchpoint, and an interview and demo with Alexander Borve, founder and CEO of iDoc24.
Dr. Chrono is a web-centric practice management software, taking over medical billing, appointment reminders, and medical histories of patients. Michael shows us how easy and intuitive it is to use, exemplifying the usefulness of its abilities in a doctor’s office.
Started in 2008, Dr. Chrono was started after one of the founders encountered a negative environment in a hospital. Wanting to create change, Dr. Chrono came up with a whole new iPad EHR and EMR system. Founded on the principal of patient experiences, the software allows patients to interact directly with their health records in the doctor’s office and review their experiences.
In 2009 DrChrono showed us their SaaS-based physician practice management system. In 2010 Michael, Daniel and team have added one of the first native iPad clinical EMR apps. Here they’re building integrations with Vitals, Remedy and more, some of which you’ll see for the first time in this demonstration. Not bad progress so far for a couple of geeks who started DrChrono because they missed a doctor’s appointment!
Health 2.0 is not just about technology. In this panel we will be showing the latest advances in Health 2.0 tools for clinicians–and how they’re working together–and we’ll also be looking at examples of programs that have incorporated Health 2.0 technology into clinical and business operations. What results have they shown and how have those partnerships begun to reform care delivery?
Health 2.0 Show – February 2012
Health 2.0 and our friends at HCPLive bring you an exciting and packed show to kick off the new year. This episode focuses on innovative tools for physicians including products that transform and aid in everything from scheduling to follow-up. We are joined by four special guests who discuss and demo their products:
Interview with Daniel Kivatinos
We talked with Daniel Kivatinos, Co-founder and COO at Dr. Chrono, about the biggest challenges, trends and developments in health care technology at the Health 2.0 San Francisco 2011 Fall Conference.
Dr. Chrono – Practice Management Software
Michael Nusimov, Co-Founder, Dr. Chrono
Dr. Chrono is a web-centric practice management software, taking over medical billing, appointment reminders, and medical histories of patients. Michael shows us how easy and intuitive it is to use, exemplifying the usefulness of its abilities in a doctor’s office.
Dr. Chrono – EHRs and EMRs with Patient Experience Built In
Daniel Kivatinos, Co-Founder & COO, Dr. Chrono
Started in 2008, Dr. Chrono was started after one of the founders encountered a negative environment in a hospital. Wanting to create change, Dr. Chrono came up with a whole new iPad EHR and EMR system. Founded on the principal of patient experiences, the software allows patients to interact directly with their health records in the doctor’s office and review their experiences.
Dr. Chrono – A Free EHR Application
Michael Nusimow, CEO, DrChrono
In 2009 DrChrono showed us their SaaS-based physician practice management system. In 2010 Michael, Daniel and team have added one of the first native iPad clinical EMR apps. Here they’re building integrations with Vitals, Remedy and more, some of which you’ll see for the first time in this demonstration. Not bad progress so far for a couple of geeks who started DrChrono because they missed a doctor’s appointment!
Success Stories of Partnership that Reform Health Care Delivery
Health 2.0 is not just about technology. In this panel we will be showing the latest advances in Health 2.0 tools for clinicians–and how they’re working together–and we’ll also be looking at examples of programs that have incorporated Health 2.0 technology into clinical and business operations. What results have they shown and how have those partnerships begun to reform care delivery? | {
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What to Do (not to do) While Out On Bail
You must make all court appearances that are scheduled in your case until the case is finally decided by a plea, a jury trial, or a dismissal; if convicted you must also appear in court for sentencing.
When you are released from jail on bail, and for the duration of your case, you must notify this office within 24-hours of any change(s) of your residence, telephone number or employment. This is especially important so we can contact you if the court changes your next court date, etc.
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If you are arrested for another offense, in this or another county, please call us immediately so we can make sure an arrest warrant doesn’t get issued for you in this case.
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Stay clean and sober; if you need help, we have a schedule of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings, seven days a week… just ask.
Practice ‘self-protection’ while you’re out on bail, obey all laws and don’t put yourself in situations where you could come to law enforcement’s attention.
Do everything you can to keep full-time employment; judges really take jobs into consideration. Going to school is a plus too.
If you were arrested because you were hanging out with certain people, stay away from them if it could happen again.
If you’re charged with a crime involving violence, consider going to an ‘anger management’ class, voluntarily; the judge will notice.
Be honest with your attorney and work with him or her every way you can; you’re both on the same team and need to work together.
The people who guaranteed (cosigned) your bail bond are a major reason you’re out of jail; keep in touch with them regularly and look to them for emotional support… they’ve already come to your aid once.
If you have any questions about your obligations to the Court or this office please call us, we are here to help you through this difficult time and process.
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ASK THE EXPERTS: Microhydro Cost
With adequate head and flow, an on-site creek or stream can be an excellent source of renewable energy for your home.
Choose an appropriate turbine to match your microhydro resource.
Beginner
How much does a 4 kW microhydro power plant cost, complete with all of the components?
John Sabor • Memphis, Tennessee
There are so many variables behind your simple question that a simple answer would not be helpful. We need to look at the site and what it has to offer. Equally important is the load you will be running and how best to meet your needs.
My first question is: What does “4 kW” mean? If it means producing 4 kW all the time, this would be a fairly large amount of energy produced for a residential application (96 kWh per day), unless you are planning to heat with electricity. If 4 kW is only the peak load, then you might not need a 4 kW turbine; it could be more sensible to choose a smaller turbine that produces the daily energy that you need. You would meet the peak power demand from batteries (via an inverter), or from the grid.
If this is an off-grid situation, adding a battery and an inverter will maximize the usefulness of the energy from your hydro turbine. Producing 4 kW all the time calls for a very good hydro resource—and a big investment. If you cannot store energy, then much of the energy from your 4 kW turbine will arrive when you do not need it. The control system will have to discard this excess as heat, which may have no value in summer. It is unusual to find a site where significant amounts of water can be stored in a dam, so battery/inverter systems (like the ones used for off-grid solar and wind) are a popular option.
Similarly, an on-grid turbine that is sized to meet your peak demand will export a lot of energy. Will this pay off? If you have a very good hydro resource, then you may not care about wasting energy because it is cheap, but most of us don’t have that kind of resource. In most cases, you should size your hydro in line with your daily kWh needs, rather than thinking peak power. A smaller turbine that uses less water will also tend to have a better capacity factor or, in other words, it will run for more hours per year.
A small stream that runs steadily and falls steeply can be a very good electricity source. The potential power in watts would be roughly the flow in gallons per minute times the vertical fall in feet, divided by 10. To get 4 kW, you might, for example, use 400 gallons per minute falling 100 feet in height. The water will need to pass through a pipe between the source and the turbine 100 feet below, and the friction of the pipe walls and any angles in the pipe will use up some of the pressure, diminishing the energy available at the bottom. On a steep slope, you might use 500 feet of 5-inch pipe. But if the slope is gentler, you might need 2,500 feet of 8-inch pipe. By the time it is laid, the pipe often costs much more than the turbine itself.
There are many options to consider. Will the turbine adjust its flow automatically to make the best of the water in the stream? Will it be better to buy several off-the-shelf turbines or one big custom-built unit that might not work so well at times of low flow? Should the generator produce AC directly? Should you connect this system directly to the grid, or even with the output of an inverter? Or should it produce DC that charges batteries or feeds a grid-tied inverter like a PV array? Should you invest in a foolproof intake system or will you be happy to hike up there from time to time and clear blockages? Hydro system costs can vary widely depending on the energy needed, the head, the flow, and the distances between intake, turbine, and wherever the energy is being used. It’s easy to look at the cost of the turbine—home- to ranch-scale models range from perhaps $1,500 to $10,000. But that is only a fraction of the cost of the whole system, which includes intake, pipeline, turbine, tailrace, controls, perhaps batteries, inverter, etc.
A fully installed hydro system for the average use of a modern household might cost $20,000 to $100,000 (or more). But it’s not wise to look at these numbers as anything more than a very general range of possible costs. The cost for your system will depend on the resource available (head and flow), the demand (watts and kWh), the distances involved, and the specific components you choose.
Hydro can often be the most economical renewable electricity resource over the long haul. Investing well up-front will make your system last a long time, which decreases the cost per kWh. Let’s hope you have a good hydro site, because it’s a wonderful thing to develop. I hope that helps you start the planning process.
In an industry I have seen filtration system for which water is being pumped into a tank with a flow of around 2.5KL per min and with a head of 2 feet. Now I want to to know will any kind of hydroelectric system can be put in place. If yes, what system and what will be the cost and will that be feasible?
You cannot get any more energy out of a system than is put into it. In fact you get less because there are efficiency losses with every step. This means that you would have to pump harder in order to make up for the hydroelectric energy you take out of the system. And that would result in a net loss of energy.
So your best bet is to figure out how to pump more efficiently, with less energy, not to take energy out of the system that you just put into it.
In most of Industrial units, water is being circulated by using pumps for cooling purpose. I would like to know will it be feasible to generate powerby installing generator set in return line of the system?
Hello Sanjey,
The author of this article may reply to you. But in the mean time, I suggest you read the article here: http://www.homepower.com/articles/m... especially Myth 1 about closed loop systems. | {
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SMSBOX provides an international, web-based SMS distribution platform with 852 operators in 212 countries. Users can create single or bulk messages using SMSBOX tools and send SMS via email client, mobile device, or even toolbar. Users can also rent a dedicated phone number to receive SMS, and they can send voice messages in the form of vocalized text, an uploaded audio file, or a recorded voice. The SMSBOX API can be integrated with other applications to enable them to send SMS. | {
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Definition of Rest in peace
Babylon English
lie dead peacefully for infinity; blessing or expression said with the hope that the spirit of a person has found peace after they have died (common inscription on headstones); died, ceased living (euphemistic)
"Rest in peace" (Latin: Requiescat in pace) is a short epitaph or idiomatic expression wishing eternal rest and peace to someone who has died. The expression typically appears on headstones, often abbreviated as "RIP" or "R.I.P.". | {
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Roseville student says classmate's family beat him at bus stop
A 16-year-old student at Roseville High School claims he was beaten at his bus stop by family members of a classmate with whom he argued earlier that day, police reported.
The teenager said he and the female classmate exchanged obscenities aboard a school bus on the way to the classes Wednesday morning. He reported that upon being dropped off at his bus stop at Frazho and Kelly roads after school, four relatives of the girl attacked him, police said.
“The victim states as he exited the bus first one and eventually all four of the people waiting without warning or provocation began to beat the victim about the head and body,” Roseville Police Chief James Berlin said in a press release. “The assault continued until someone yelled that the police were coming and all four of the suspects ran to a waiting vehicle and sped off.”
Berlin said the driver of the getaway vehicle is believed to be the mother of the girl and the attackers.
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The St. Edward’s University women’s club soccer team is set to make school history as they will make their first-ever regionals appearance this weekend with a 7-0-1 season record.
The club’s first-year president, Karina Moreno, says it will be an honor to represent the university at regionals and that it is an exciting opportunity for the team to experience.
“I’m so excited! We have a lot of people cheering us on,” Moreno said. “This is a huge opportunity for our school, and it’s the first time it’s ever happened. It’s new to everybody so we’re all working together to try to just make it as fluid of a transition as possible to get us there.”
Moreno also said that the team will be going up against universities much larger than the competition they’re used to seeing, which presents a challenge. But Moreno believes that the club has a great shot at making a postseason run through their physicality and offensive firepower.
“We’re excited and we’ve been working on our fitness a lot just because [larger universities] usually have really big rosters. They’ll come with a team of 25-30 girls and we have a team of 18 so it’s really intimidating,” Moreno said. “But I think we’re ready.”
Junior center midfielder Kayleigh Toupal said that she is thrilled to play at the regional level and hopes to make her presence felt on the field.
“I hope I just score some goals and help the team go farther. Going to regionals is a big deal to the whole team… there’s a lot of people who are really good on the team.”
Toupal, a former member of the university’s varist team just last year, said that she has taken note of the team’s tenacity: a quality of the team that doesn’t compare to any other team she’s been on. At the same time, she knows that the team’s chemistry has to be in top condition if they hope to play cohesively.
“We just need to come together more as a team. … We just need to come together more and work on our passing and really just be more of a team,” Toupal said. “Playing my whole life, honestly, having a unified team is the most important thing.”
Moreno anticipates positive traction from the club’s recent success and encourages more women on campus to take part in the organization moving forward once tryout dates are established.
The club team is currently ranked ninth of 10 and is comprised of 18 members and will be using vans provided from the university to travel to Tulsa, OK, where regional play will be held from Nov. 2-4. | {
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"The blog has made Glab into a hip town crier, commenting on everything from local politics and cultural happenings to national and international events, all rendered in a colorful, intelligent, working-class vernacular that owes some of its style to Glab’s Chicago-hometown heroes Studs Terkel and Mike Royko." — David Brent Johnson in Bloom Magazine
Perhaps too many people who have no formal training mess around with firearms.
So, I suggest the Official State Gunshot Wound be a hole blown in the shooter’s own left biceps. Every time an aspiring gun lover accidentally puts a slug in his own arm, he’ll be brought to Indianapolis to display his wound to legislators. His photo will appear in the Indy Star, he’ll be taken for a nice lunch at Shapiro’s Deli, and he’ll get two free tickets to whatever game is in season.
And A Treasured Wound
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He’ll be declared a True Hoosier, an honor I just invented. As such, he’ll receive a plaque as well as a little sticker he can affix to his drivers license.
Hoosier pride.
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FAREWELL, LITTLE GUY
Super Tuesday, huh? Not so super for good old Dennis Kucinich. Perhaps the only remaining unabashed liberal (or progressive, or whatever) politician left in this holy land, Kucinich lost his Democratic primary battle with fellow Congressbeing Marcy Kaptur.
K & K: House Colleagues No More
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Redistricting had combined Kucinich and Kaptur’s districts and the longest-serving woman in Congress wiped the floor with her opponent in her home county, providing her margin of victory.
Kucinich was probably the one national pol nearest to me in philosophy, save for his initial antediluvian views on abortion. He was a strong opponent of the Iraq War, pushed for universal health care, was big on workers’ rights, and even once proposed a Cabinet-level Department of Peace. Still, I never would have wanted him to be president.
He ran for the White House, you know, in 2004. That’s when he suddenly realized he was for abortion rights. I don’t demand that my fave pols walk in lockstep with me on every single issue, and I suppose I cut Kucinich slack because his early abortion stance likely was based upon the ideal Roman Catholic notion of respect for all life. He did oppose the death penalty as well so he seemed to be consistent in that regard.
But President Kucinich? Never. He would have been chewed up and spit out by the big-money boys. That’s the sad thing about today’s America, I guess. The nearest we can ever come to having a real liberal (or progressive, or whatever) in the White House would be the pair of Rockefeller Republicans who’ve carried the Democratic banner to victory in the last 20 years.
Anyway, Kucinich’ll be gone from Washington come the new year. And the nation continues its inexorable move to the right.
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STAND-UP RICK
Come on admit it: With Rick Santorum’s chances of gaining the Republican nomination fading ever so gradually, you know you’ll miss him when he’s gone.
As long as it remains highly unlikely he’ll ascend to the chancellorship in November, Santorum serves as the evil jester of the 2012 presidential race.
Take these little tidbits dug up by the folks at Mother Jones. When Rickey-baby was running for Senator from Pennsylvania back in 1994, he had lots to say about single mothers. Not that theirs was a thankless task, nor that we as a people ought to lend a hand to women trying to raise families and keep jobs without the assistance of partner daddy-o’s.
Wrecking The Nation
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No. Santorum told supporters at one point, “We are seeing the fabric of this country fall apart, and it’s falling apart because of single moms.”
Oh.
A couple of weeks later, he amplified this view. “What we have,” he explained, “is moms raising children in single-parent households simply breeding more criminals.”
Let’s not even trouble ourselves with his faulty logic and his obsessive need to blame people’s sexual behavior for everything that’s wrong in the lord god’s creation. Just consider his use of the word breeding.
You know, as in what we humans do with livestock.
Breeding
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There are a million scary places in this world but the scariest of all just might be the inner recesses of Rick Santorum’s mind.
The young Huffington took to the rostrum in England, where Hiller spent part of her callow youth. Hiller writes glowingly of the then-28-year-old future media magnate. Hiller also expresses gratitude for The Huffington Post naming her tome, “A Home of Her Own,” one of its Books We Love last year.
Now, Hiller’s the ideal role model for young girls. She has struck out on her own to create a successful business, she makes art, and she has thrived in a trade usually dominated by men.
It’s understandable that Hiller would speak kindly of Huffington, who also has made it big in a man’s world. I’m happy Hiller’s getting ink (and electrons) for her terrific book. And, hell, I’m a regular reader of The Huffington Post. But I’m gonna throw a bucket of ice water on this Arianna love fest.
Born Arianna Stassinopoulos, she has been working her way up the ranks of the world’s most opportunistic human beings for all of her 61 years. She has tied her star to men who could advance her career since she was a schoolgirl.
Fresh out of college, she hooked up with British television personality Bernard Levin, known as the most famous UK journalist of his day. He was also a game show panelist. She helped Levin become an adherent of a woo religion and he helped her write books and get them published. She called him the love of her life.
In the mid ’80s, she took a job as the closeted wannabe-politician Michael Huffington’s beard. She got tired of that charade in 1997 but has been known as Arianna Huffington ever since.
Huffington started her American media career as a conservative commentator when Bill Clinton was in office. Lots of conservative talking heads made hay back then. But as time passed and it appeared there was only room for the likes of Rush Limbaugh and some other blowhards, she switched to the liberal side. It was an inspired career move.
She started up The Huffington Post and built it into a powerhouse. She sold the shebang in 2011 for $315M. That’s a pretty nifty payday. Oh yes, payday. A concept whose absence she employed to make that concern wildly successful. Arianna Huffington was a capitalist visonary: she finally found the way to get labor to work for free.
I suppose what I’m really trying to say is Nancy Hiller is a far better person than Arianna Huffington.
It’s Huffington who should be expressing admiration for Hiller rather than vice-versa. | {
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JD Green’s upcoming album “Diurnal: Movements” is something that I did not expect. It’s something that has a presence and essence that can easily be heard through each of of the songs on the album. Each song has it’s own feel, vibe and soul. That’s one of the things you don’t know what to expect. Which is what kind of aural treat you will receive next. It could go from a funky late night jam “Funky Soul” to a smooth, Neo Soully song dripping with spoked words in “Commute”. She even pays tribute to New Orleans with “Wake Up (Phat Tuesday)”. With it playing, I can imagine doing a second line through the house. Yeah you can tell I miss NOLA. Anyway, JD Green takes you on a vocal journey that will enrich your mind, soul and ear. Keep in mind this is her debut album, and I can only think of the goodness a second album will bring. You can preview her album here.
Another thing I didn’t expect is that you can pre-order her album for $5!!!! The album will be released on June 15th, and a CD can be purchased for $10. The album contains 18 tracks. That’s basically two albums for other artists. 18 tracks on a debut album is a huge effort, and should be commended.
To help you learn more about JD Green, her music and “Diurnal: Movements”, Grown Folks Music did a great interview with her yesterday. You should check it out. | {
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Sir Bruce's site on MMOG subscription numbers hasn't been updated for a year now. So I was happy when I found info on Grimwell's site that there is a new replacement around: MMOGdata.com, with data updated until May 2007. Of course, just like the old site, you need to take all these data with a grain of salt, it isn't always easy to get accurate subscription numbers for games, especially when they are declining.
One set of data I found highly interesting, but wondering where they got it from, is the completely atypical shape of the Vanguard subscription numbers on this graph. According to their data the game started with 200,000 subscribers when it came out in January, and dropped to below 50,000 by May. Nearly all other games have a growth period, a stagnation period, and then decline slowly. Starting with the decline, and a very rapid one at that, is very unusual. Although it would explain why the company fired all of its employees and sold itself to SOE (who rehired some of them).
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It's not that unusual. Anarchy Online, WW2O, The Sims. Hype and marketing will move the boxes the first few weeks, but the game you launch has to hold them and make them subscribers. If it's unplayably buggy, or just not fun, you get a hockey-stick shaped market curve. | {
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10 Thoughts and Simple Wisdom to Live By
This morning i came across the 10 Thoughts to Live By via youtube video, originally its author is Ruth Carter-Bourdon. Quite simple yet powerful thoughts. As i was watching the video, for each statement, different verses from Quran came to mind which i share here below each thoughts of Ruth Carter.
1. Thou shalt not worry, for worry is the most unproductive of all human activities.
Be not, faint of heart, and grieve not:for you are bound to rise highif you open your heart to believe!The Quran 3:139
2. Thou shalt not be fearful, for most of the things we fear never come to pass.
Behold! verily on the friends of Beloved God there is no fear,nor shall they grieve... 10:62
3. Thou shalt not cross bridges before you get to them, for no one yet has succeeded in accomplishing this.
And that human being shall have nothing but what he or she strives for. 53.39
4. Thou shalt face each problem as it comes. You can handle only one at a time anyway.
No soul shall have a burden laid on it greater than it can bear. 2:233
On no soul does God place a burden greater than it can bear.It gets every good that it earns, and it suffers every ill that it earns. 2:286
5. Thou shalt not take problems to bed with you, for they make very poor bedfellows.
God is the One who rendered the night for your rest. 10:67And He it is Who made the night a covering for you, and the sleep a rest. 25:47
6. Thou shalt not borrow other people's problem. They can take better care of them than you can.
:: About the complementary reminder from Quranic verses: many of the verses are rooted in historical context yet have eternally present message. The arrival of complementary Quranic verses in mind was something which Bahauddin Valad, the father of Rumi also mentions in his famous book Maarif. He used to write or think about something and then certain Quranic passages will appear in his mind and he would include it in his book. | {
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Are seasoned users shunning spontaneity on the Web?
Spontaneous activity on the Internet is on the wane among experienced users as they shun aimless surfing and plan their online sessions more, according to a study published by Microsoft and two agencies.
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Spontaneous activity on the Internet is on the wane among experienced users as they shun aimless surfing and plan their online sessions more, according to a study published by Microsoft and two agencies.
The survey found that spontaneous use of the Internet fell to 21% in 2009/10 according to diaries kept by users in Brazil, Britain, France and Canada from 39% in 2007, when a similar survey was conducted in those countries.
Microsoft and its survey partners, mec and Mindshare, attributed the change in usage patterns to a growing resistance among seasoned Internet users to becoming too dependent on the Web, as well as to greater efficiency.
"I've stopped bringing my laptop into the bedroom at night, as I would just sit there for hours surfing aimlessly," said one French user. Another said: "I spend less time on the Internet but I manage to do much more than before."
In all, more than 7,000 people were surveyed by market research firm Ipsos in 11 countries: in addition to the four above, Spain, Russia, China, India, Japan, Mexico and the United States were added in 2010.
The survey also found that users in emerging economies were far more open to online ads than those in mature markets.
Respondents in mature markets said there was too much online advertising of every kind, while those in emerging markets said they were happy to see more of several types, especially map-based ads and video ads.
"When the Internet is a novelty, even advertising is a novelty," Beth Uyenco, head of research at Microsoft advertising, told Reuters by telephone.
Pop-up ads were the least popular type of online advertising in both mature and emerging markets.
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Saturday, 10 December 2011
How to upgrade Huawei WA1003A to a Feature Rich Firmware
I am one of those guys who still have the Huaweii WA1003a Router provided by BSNL and its still working perfectly (guess a solid build) , but its nearly 7 years passed and no new firmware update was provided , on asking for newer version of firmware in huawei forums... the reply was shocking as one of Huawei staff replied "Sorry , Quidway 1003A is a terminal product not a DATACOM router."(Source: http://forum.huawei.com/jive4/thread.jspa?threadID=319714&tstart=1&orderStr=9).
The upgrade process is a little difficult , but people who have knowledge of linux commands should handle this fairly easily. THIS UPGRADE PROCESS IS NOT FOR NOVICES AND ANY MISTAKES MAY BRICK THE ROUTER AND MAKE IT USELESS.
ALSO , MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ACCESS TO OTHER MEANS OF INTERNET CONNECTION LIKE MOBILE GPRS / 3G AVAILABLE IN THE EVENT OF YOU BRICKING THE ROUTER... YOU CAN USE READ THE UNBRICKING PROCEDURE IN INTERNET AGAIN.
AN SMALL INTROduction TO BEGIN:
Most of the routers today have hardware like RAM , ROM , Processor and a Boot loader, and so can run OS like Linux on it. This applies to my old Router Huawei WA1003a which on Inspection has the following configuration.
My inspection of Huawei WA1003a reveals the following:
Cpu model : MIPS 4KEc V4.8 / 149.91 MHZ
OS : Linux version 2.4.17_mvl21-malta-mips_fp_le / MontaVista Linux
RAM : 16 MB ( please verify anyone)
Boot Loader : Adam 2
UPGRADATION PROCESS:
I Have divided the process into 4 phases and explanations are also provided in each phase :
Phase1: Install necessary softwares
Phase2:Pre-Update configuration
Phase3: Upgrade
Phase4:Post-Update configuration
CAUTION:
·I have done this step-by-step many times and worked fine for me,
·However , it is your risk to proceed or not as it may sometimes brick the router.
·Initially I too bricked my router many times but finally I determined a way to restore it.
·You can also restore the old Huawei firmware if you don’t like this firmware.
·And finally , If you are novice and new to Linux , then please don’t use this as any wrong step may brick your router.
NOTE :
TRY THIS PROCEDURE IN A WINDOWS XP 32 BIT OS
WITH NO ANTI VIRUS SOFTWARE OR FIREWALL INSTALLED
ALSO DISABLE WINDOWS FIREWALL
Phase1: Install necessary softwares
·I tried this in Windows XP Professional 32 Bit edition and it works fine
·THIS PROCEDURE WONT WORK in Win7 or Ubuntu
·ALSO MAKE A NOTE OF BSNL (ISP) PROVIDED USER NAME AND PASSWORD FOR YOUR ROUTER SEPERATELY.
goto Start -> Run -> and type Telnet
you will find a Telnet Window as shown
type “o 192.168.1.1 ” , of course without QuotesNote: The Default Router IP Address is 192.168.1.1 , if you have changed the default router IP address , then you have to enter that value
Now if you are successful , your telnet window will prompt for User name and password
The Default user name is “root” (FOR HUAWEI WA1003A)
The Default password is “admin” (FOR HUAWEI WA1003A)
Once , you login successfully, you can enter commands to the router.
·enter the following commands
1.cd /var/tmp/
2.cat /dev/mtdblock/0 > mtd0
3. ifconfig br0 mtu 500
4. tftp -p -l /var/tmp/mtd0 192.168.1.10 -r mtd0
And then delete mtd0 to make some free space…
5. rm mtd0
6. cat /dev/mtdblock/1 > mtd1
Actually you will get an read i/o error here.. but continue
7. tftp -p -l /var/tmp/mtd1 192.168.1.10 -r mtd1
8. rm mtd1
9. cat /dev/mtdblock/2 > mtd2
10. tftp -p -l /var/tmp/mtd2 192.168.1.10 -r mtd2
11. rm mtd2
12. cat /dev/mtdblock/3 > mtd3
13. tftp -p -l /var/tmp/mtd3 192.168.1.10 -r mtd3
14. rm mtd3
15. cat /dev/mtdblock/4 > mtd4
16. tftp -p -l /var/tmp/mtd4 192.168.1.10 -r mtd4
And finally delete mtd4 from temp
17. rm mtd4
To check the process is correct , you will have the following as output
* first thing you have to do is to reset your Router to defaults and enter a fresh configuration of user name and password ... and Enjoy!
Do post your queries here itself and dont PM me... Thanks
References:
I found very helpful resources from these sites...
1.http://www.linuxsmiths.com/blog/?p=427
2.http://www.routertech.org/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=4512
Update : guys i restored back to original huawei firmware as i found / random delays in getting internet connection..... currently i am in huawei orgiginal firmware only... will try rr firmware after a new version comes..
Am I missing something here or the above steps need some more fine tuning ???
Secondly....
PCTool only retrieving my pc ip and not able to select flash, binary, load new firmware image files etc,. not sure what was wrong in that.
Only difference is i am tryingout in Windows 7, i read that warning it wont work n Wndows 7, dont see any reason why cant t work n wndows 7, unfortunately do not have ay windows xp machnes, can someone help here...
Otherwse i love this solution... exited to make t happen to see the results... | {
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Hi Dota friends, Valve announced the autumn Major a couple of days ago and it sounds amazing, Location? The best Dota city in Europe: Frankfurt. Organizers? ESL, who we know by now are the most experienced events organisers in Europe … Continued | {
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Life Outdoors: Maynard descendants visit Maynard
By David Mark
Thursday
May 17, 2018 at 3:29 PMMay 17, 2018 at 3:29 PM
Last week, seven people visited Maynard because they had Maynard in their blood. Literally. These were great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren of Amory and Mary Maynard, participating in a family reunion, and for some of them, an opportunity to meet each other and visit the town of Maynard for the first time ever.Because no descendants live in Maynard, there has been a bit of misconception that there were none. Not true. What did happen was a combination of diaspora and untimely deaths that scattered and ended, respectively, early descendant branches. Lorenzo, the oldest son, had had five children, but none of them had children in turn. He had moved to Winchester in 1902, and all of his lineage are buried in the Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. The last to die was William H.K. Maynard, 1925. Harlan, the youngest son, had died of typhus while in his teens.The visitors were descendants of Amory and Mary through William, their second son. William married Mary Adams in 1853, when he was 20 years old. They were together 53 years; she surviving him by an additional 14 years. They had seven children.Barbara (Maynard) Fine, the one great-great-granddaughter amongst our visitors, traces her lineage from William Maynard to his son Harlan James Maynard, to Harlan’s son John Maynard, who married Frances Edna de Haro and had three children: Joan, Diane and Barbara. Apparently, Barbara was the only descendant who had visited Maynard before, for the interment of cremation remains of her father, her mother and her sister Diane. Barbara tells a story that her father (Amory’s great-grandson) had visited Maynard during the centennial anniversary year of 1971 and was given a tour of the mill complex by no other than Ken Olsen, founder of Digital Equipment Corporation. For last week’s visit, Barbara was accompanied by her son, Eric Fine, a great-great-great-grandchild of Amory and Mary.The five other great-great-great-grandchildren were Merrill “Merry” (Morgan) Hill, Peter Morgan Jr., Anne Morgan, Kim (Anderson) Donovan and Pamela (Morgan) Jull. Their lineage traces from William to his daughter Lessie Louise Maynard, who married Paul Beagary Morgan, of the Worcester Morgans. Lessie and Paul had five children, who in turn had children, so there is a whole passel of Morgans out there.The first stop in the tour of the town was the Maynard family crypt, in Glenwood Cemetery. The Department of Public Works, responsible for cemetery operations, had cleaned up around and in the crypt, and unlocked the door. Family members were able to step inside and read the inscriptions of the 23 family members who are interred there.The tour went on to several town sites connected to the family history here: Ben Smith Dam and the Asa Smith house on Summer Hill Road, where the Maynard family first lived after they moved from Marlborough in 1846; the pair of houses that Amory and Lorenzo built on Main Street, just west of the Post Office, and then Lorenzo’s mansion on Dartmouth Street — Beechmont back then — overlooking the mill from the south side. Amory Maynard had also constructed a mansion on the hill, but it burned in the 1960s during a planned conversion to apartments. From there, the tour stopped in the parking lot by Battle Road, for a view of the mill from across the pond, and then a drive through the center of the mill, with a stop at the watergate that once upon a time controlled flow into the powerplant.The tour finished at The Sanctuary, until recently the Congregational Church. William Doyle, now owner of the building, provided some history of how Amory and Mary had been instrumental in getting the original building built, and then how in 1890 Lorenzo had sponsored the stained glass windows in memory of his parents and daughters.After the tour, the family retreated to continue their discussions over a dinner of pizza from Roasted Peppers and ice cream from Erikson’s Ice Cream.
—Mark wrote about the Maynard family in his second book, Hidden History of Maynard. More family facts, gleaned from this visit, will be incorporated into a book planned for Maynard’s upcoming sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary celebration. | {
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Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a type of atomic emissionspectroscopy which uses a highly energetic laser pulse as the excitation source.[1][2] The laser is focused to form a plasma, which atomizes and excites samples. The formation of the plasma only begins when the focused laser achieves a certain threshold for optical breakdown, which generally depends on the environment and the target material.[3] In principle, LIBS can analyze any matter regardless of its physical state, be it solid, liquid or gas. Because all elements emit light of characteristic frequencies when excited to sufficiently high temperatures, LIBS can (in principle) detect all elements, limited only by the power of the laser as well as the sensitivity and wavelength range of the spectrograph & detector. If the constituents of a material to be analyzed are known, LIBS may be used to evaluate the relative abundance of each constituent element, or to monitor the presence of impurities. In practice, detection limits are a function of a) the plasma excitation temperature, b) the light collection window, and c) the line strength of the viewed transition. LIBS makes use of optical emission spectrometry and is to this extent very similar to arc/spark emission spectroscopy.
LIBS operates by focusing the laser onto a small area at the surface of the specimen; when the laser is discharged it ablates a very small amount of material, in the range of nanograms to picograms, which generates a plasma plume with temperatures in excess of 100,000 K. During data collection, typically after local thermodynamic equilibrium is established, plasma temperatures range from 5,000–20,000 K. At the high temperatures during the early plasma, the ablated material dissociates (breaks down) into excited ionic and atomic species. During this time, the plasma emits a continuum of radiation which does not contain any useful information about the species present, but within a very small timeframe the plasma expands at supersonic velocities and cools. At this point the characteristic atomic emission lines of the elements can be observed. The delay between the emission of continuum radiation and characteristic radiation is in the order of 10 µs, this is why it is necessary to temporally gate the detector.
LIBS can often be referred to as its alternative name: laser-induced plasma spectroscopy (LIPS). The term LIPS has alternative meanings that are outside the field of analytical spectroscopy, therefore the term LIBS is preferred.
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A typical LIBS system consists of a Nd:YAGsolid-state laser and a spectrometer with a wide spectral range and a high sensitivity, fast response rate, time gated detector. This is coupled to a computer which can rapidly process and interpret the acquired data. As such LIBS is one of the most experimentally simple spectroscopic analytical techniques, making it one of the cheapest to purchase and to operate.
The Nd:YAG laser generates energy in the near infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum, with a wavelength of 1064 nm. The pulse duration is in the region of 10 ns generating a power density which can exceed 1 GW·cm−2 at the focal point. Other lasers have been used for LIBS, mainly the Excimer (Excited dimer) type that generates energy in the visible and ultraviolet regions.
The spectrometer consists of either a monochromator (scanning) or a polychromator (non-scanning) and a photomultiplier or CCD detector respectively. The most common monochromator is the Czerny-Turner type whilst the most common polychromator is the Echelle type. However, even the Czerny-Turner type can be (and is often) used to disperse the radiation onto a CCD effectively making it a polychromator. The polychromator spectrometer is the type most commonly used in LIBS as it allows simultaneous acquisition of the entire wavelength range of interest.
The spectrometer collects electromagnetic radiation over the widest wavelength range possible, maximising the number of emission lines detected for each particular element. Spectrometer response is typically from 1100 nm (near infrared) to 170 nm (deep ultraviolet), the approximate response range of a CCD detector. All elements have emission lines within this wavelength range. The energy resolution of the spectrometer can also affect the quality of the LIBS measurement, since high resolution systems can separate spectral emission lines in close juxtaposition, reducing interference and increasing selectivity. This feature is particularly important in specimens which have a complex matrix, containing a large number of different elements. Accompanying the spectrometer and detector is a delay generator which accurately gates the detector's response time, allowing temporal resolution of the spectrum.
Because such a small amount of material is consumed during the LIBS process the technique is considered essentially non-destructive or minimally-destructive, and with an average power density of less than one watt radiated onto the specimen there is almost no specimen heating surrounding the ablation site. Due to the nature of this technique sample preparation is typically minimised to homogenisation or is often unnecessary where heterogeneity is to be investigated or where a specimen is known to be sufficiently homogeneous, this reduces the possibility of contamination during chemical preparation steps. One of the major advantages of the LIBS technique is its ability to depth profile a specimen by repeatedly discharging the laser in the same position, effectively going deeper into the specimen with each shot. This can also be applied to the removal of surface contamination, where the laser is discharged a number of times prior to the analysing shot. LIBS is also a very rapid technique giving results within seconds, making it particularly useful for high volume analyses or on-line industrial monitoring.
LIBS is an entirely optical technique, therefore it requires only optical access to the specimen. This is of major significance as fiber optics can be employed for remote analyses. And being an optical technique it is non-invasive, non-contact and can even be used as a stand-off analytical technique when coupled to appropriate telescopic apparatus. These attributes have significance for use in areas from hazardous environments to space exploration. Additionally LIBS systems can easily be coupled to an optical microscope for micro-sampling adding a new dimension of analytical flexibility.
With specialised optics or a mechanically positioned specimen stage the laser can be scanned over the surface of the specimen allowing spatially resolved chemical analysis and the creation of 'elemental maps'. This is very significant as chemical imaging is becoming more important in all branches of science and technology.
Portable LIBS systems are more sensitive, faster and can detect a wider range of elements (particularly the light elements) than competing techniques such as portable x-ray fluorescence. And LIBS does not use ionizing radiation to excite the sample, which is both penetrating and potentially carcinogenic.
LIBS, like all other analytical techniques is not without limitations. It is subject to variation in the laser spark and resultant plasma which often limits reproducibility. The accuracy of LIBS measurements is typically better than 10% and precision is often better than 5%. The detection limits for LIBS vary from one element to the next depending on the specimen type and the experimental apparatus used. Even so, detection limits of 1 to 30 ppm by mass are not uncommon, but can range from >100 ppm to <1 ppm.
In the 2010s, interest developed in LIBS that focused on the miniaturization of the components and the development of compact, low-power, portable systems. Interest from groups such as NASA and ESA - as well as the military - has furthered these developments. The Mars Science Laboratory mission brought ChemCam, a LIBS instrument, to the surface of Mars in 2012.
Recent developments in LIBS have seen the introduction of double-pulsed laser systems.[4][5] For double-pulse LIBS one distinguishes between orthogonal and perpendicular configuration. In perpendicular configuration the laser fires twice on the same spot on the specimen with a pulse separation in the order of one to a couple of tens of microseconds. Depending on pulse separation, the second pulse is more or less absorbed by the plasma plume caused by the previous pulse, resulting in a reheating of the laser plasma leading to signal enhancement. In orthogonal configuration a laser pulse is fired parallel to the sample surface either before or after the perpendicular pulse hits the specimen. The laser plasma ignited in the surrounding medium above the surface by a first pulse causes (by its shock wave) an area of reduced pressure above the specimen into which the actual plasma from the sample can expand. This has similar positive effects on sensitivity like LIBS performed at reduced pressures. If the orthogonal laser pulse is delayed with respect to the perpendicular one, the effects are similar as in the perpendicular configuration. Timing electronics such as digital delay generators can precisely control the timing of both pulses.
Both double-pulse LIBS as well as LIBS at reduced pressures aim at increasing the sensitivity of LIBS and the reduction of errors caused by the differential volatility of elements (e.g. hydrogen as an impurity in solids). It also significantly reduces the matrix effects. Double-pulsed systems have proven useful in conducting analysis in liquids, as the initial laser pulse forms a cavity bubble in which the second pulse acts on the evaporated material.
LIBS is one of several analytical techniques that can be deployed in the field as opposed to pure laboratory techniques e.g. spark OES. As of 2015[update], recent research on LIBS focuses on compact and (man-)portable systems. Some industrial applications of LIBS include the detection of material mix-ups,[6] analysis of inclusions in steel, analysis of slags in secondary metallurgy,[7] analysis of combustion processes,[8] and high-speed identification of scrap pieces for material-specific recycling tasks. Armed with data analysis techniques, this technique is being extended to pharmaceutical samples.[9][10]
Following multiphoton or tunnel ionization the electron is being accelerated by inverse Bremsstrahlung and can collide with the nearby molecules and generate new electrons through collisions. If the pulse duration is long, the newly ionized electrons can be accelerated and eventually avalanche or cascade ionization follows. Once the density of the electrons reaches a critical value, breakdown occurs and high density plasma is created which has no memory of the laser pulse. So, the criterion for the shortness of a pulse in dense media is as follows: A pulse interacting with a dense matter is considered to be short if during the interaction the threshold for the avalanche ionization is not reached. At the first glance this definition may appear to be too limiting. Fortunately, due to the delicately balanced behavior of the pulses in dense media, the threshold cannot be reached easily.[11] The phenomenon responsible for the balance is the intensity clamping[12] through the onset of filamentation process during the propagation of strong laser pulses in dense media.
A potentially important development to LIBS involves the use of a short laser pulse as a spectroscopic source.[13] In this method, a plasma column is created as a result of focusing ultrafast laser pulses in a gas. The self-luminous plasma is far superior in terms of low level of continuum and also smaller line broadening. This is attributed to the lower density of the plasma in the case of short laser pulses due to the defocusing effects which limits the intensity of the pulse in the interaction region and thus prevents further multiphoton/tunnel ionization of the gas.[14][15] | {
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Attached is the Blaze project proposal for incubation consideration, we welcomes your feedback.
The
proposal has also been posted on the wiki at http://wiki.apache.org/incubator/Blaze
Text copy of wiki.
= (Blaze Proposal) =
== RATIONALE ==
Blaze provides multiple language implementations of the Advanced Messaged Queuing Protocol
(AMQP) specification and related technologies including PGM, transaction management, queuing,
distribution, security, management and heterogeneous multi-platform support for messaging
(links to these specifications are in the "Initial Source" section of this proposal.)
Blaze’s overall goal is to create an open and interoperable implementation for messaging
which implements the emerging AMQP specification, in keeping with the philosophy of the Foundation.
This implementation will provide a messaging solution that will be language and platform agnostic
by using a well defined wire specification. Providing both libraries for the framing and protocol
in addition to brokers in both Java and C/C++ allows for integration with Apache and non-Apache
projects in a manner that facilitates heterogeneous deployment with full interoperability
for SOA & distributed systems.
The seed code for the project will consist of in-progress C/C++ and Java implementations of
the AMQP specification that we intend to continue development on in conjunction with other
Apache communities. More information on the scope of the seed code can be found in subsequent
sections of this proposal.
== CRITERIA ==
=== Meritocracy: ===
The Blaze committers recognize the desirability and necessity of running this project as a
full meritocracy; indeed, the scope of the project's technical aspects are so varied that
we find it hard to envision success any other way. One of the most important lessons that
can be derived from the historic evolution of middleware is that specifications architected
in isolation from real usable code that has been developed to solve tangible, real world problems
or amongst a narrowly restricted list of contributors often do not see widespread adoption.
Our goal in crafting this implementation and providing our learning to the specification team
is to develop the best possible language agnostic advanced message queuing platform. We understand
that in order to do so, we will need to engage all interested members of the community and
operate to the standard of meritocracy that characterizes successful Apache projects.
=== Community: ===
The project’s primary objective is to build a vibrant community of users and active contributors.
Although Blaze is not based on an existing open source community, many of the initial contributors
have experience participating in and building other open source communities. Several of the
contributors have previously participated in Apache communities. We understand that Apache’s
community governance protocols are a unique contributor to the success of Apache’s project
communities and we are eager to learn from our Incubator mentors so that we can evolve Blaze
into a healthy and sustainable community.
=== Core Developers: ===
Most of the initial committers are members of Red Hat, IONA, and JP Morgan Chase’s (JPMC)
development teams. Additional developers will be added through the Apache community process.
=== Alignment: ===
An initial implementation has been written in Java and C++, which will be refactored into
this project to form the initial code base. We have had a few exploratory conversations about
integration with individuals of other communties such as Apache Geronimo, Tuscany, ActiveMQ,
Fedora and ObjectWeb's Celtix and hope to work towards future collaboration with these communities.
Our current implementation makes extensive use of projects from the Apache Jakata Commons,
Mina and other Apache infrastructure projects. A compatibility binding for JMS also exists.
It is however important to note that this is NOT a JMS project and aims to solve a different
problem space, providing language and platform independent and interoperable messaging, driven
by a protocol specification which may ultimately be commoditized in hardware.
The scope of the project is broader than just Java and C++ as the project will also look at
providing bindings in other languages such as PHP and Python.Additionally, bindings have already
been created for test automation.
As Blaze’s broad goal is to create a standardized, widely available, and interoperable
messaging solution based on the AMQP protocol, there are numerous potential collaboration
opportunities with many other Apache projects including:
* Transport support for Geronimo
* Interoperability integration with ActiveMQ(JMS)
* Integration with Axis for SOAP messaging over an asynchronous transport
* Language/platform neutral interoperable messaging for projects like Synapse and ServiceMix
== AVOIDING THE WARNING SIGNS ==
=== Orphaned products: ===
The initial code submission is based on active code developed and we believe that through
its continued evolution in an open community will lead to a stronger, more widely accepted
foundation for development of middleware and be valuable to many other Apache and community
projects.
=== Inexperience with open source: ===
Many of the initial committers have experience working on open source projects and several
are committers on other Apache projects. Each of the companies involved in the initial submission
has prior success building or contributing to open source projects. Moreover, some of the
initial companies involved focus exclusively on developing open source software. This depth
and diversity of experience fosters a deep understanding of managing and running open source
projects.
=== Homogenous developers: ===
The current list of committers includes developers from several different companies who are
geographically distributed across the U.S. and Europe. They are experienced with working in
a distributed environment and with resolving technical differences outside the scope of a
common employer.
=== Reliance on salaried developers: ===
Most of the initial developers are paid by their employers to contribute to this project;
however, this submission includes employers with track records for ongoing investment in open
source communities (including Apache, Eclipse, ObjectWeb and Fedora).
=== No ties to other Apache products: ===
As described in the Alignment section,this framework already leverages existing Apache projects.
by making use of other Apache projects for infrastructure building blocks. The initial codebase
will be licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
=== A fascination with the Apache brand: ===
The committers are intent on developing a strong open source community around what we hope
will be a best-in-class, enterprise-grade high performance messaging framework. We believe
that the Apache Software Foundation's emphasis on community open development makes it the
most suitable choice for such a project. We understand that the Apache brand has become synonymous
with the values of quality, meritocracy, and community, and we endeavor to make our project
worthy of such an affiliation. We also commit to working proactively with the Public Relations
Committee to ensure that any marketing or promotional activities we pursue are in compliance
with the ASF’s policies.
== SCOPE OF SUBPROJECTS ==
The initial contributors envision an active community of related projects sharing a common
of commodity and interoperable middleware but targeting specific technical areas:
Blaze will be seeded with several projects based on donated material (see the next section):
* a Java implementation of the wire level framing
* a C++ implementation of the wire level framing
* a Java implementation of a broker
* a Java implementation of a JMS interface
* a C++ implementation of a portability layer, which will be refactored to be pluggable
* an implementation of the broker with will be refactrored into C++, for existing work and
possible use of GCJ
To assist in community building, the committers have identified several key technology areas
that will allow new contributors points of entry to actively engage in the project. These
include:
* integration with other Apache projects (Tuscany, ActiveMQ, ServiceMix, Apache Axis)
* integration with security and both local and distributed transactions (XA)
* support heterogeneous API bindings in C, C++, Java, PHP, Python and BPEL
* support for cross memory or RDMA transports
* support for in process IPC clients or IPC transport bindings
* support for broadcast and relay from PGM <--> AMQP
* integration with payload marshilling toolkits
* Declarative policy based API's
These initial projects are intended merely as starting points and should not be taken as bounding
the scope of the Blaze project as a whole. Some other potential projects may include:
* Integration with rich middleware frameworks (such as Celtix or ServiceMix).
* Support and integration of Security.
* Management tools.
* Support for additional class frames such as tunneling
== INITIAL SOURCE ==
A group of companies are developing a set of specifications relating to the creation of commodity
enterprise class messaging, collectively called Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP).
In progress versions are available at:
* http://www.envoytech.org/spec/amqp/
* http://www.iona.com/opensource/amqp/
* http://www.redhat.com/solutions/specifications/amqp/
* http://www.twiststandards.org/tiki-index.php?page=AMQ
* http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc3208.html
The initial contributors have been developing Java and C++ code bases (licensed under the
Apache License 2.0) which implement aspects of these specifications, and intend to donate
it to Apache. The current working svn is available at:
https://etp.108.redhat.com/source/browse/etp/trunk/blaze
Although the Blaze project expects to bootstrap using these materials and in the case of specifications,
to provide feedback that will be incorporated into their ongoing development, we expect and
encourage the open source community to take the project in new directions not envisioned by
them to create a world class implementation of the AMQP specification and related technologies.
== Interactions with the specifications ==
The specification is being developed by group of companies, under a contract that requires
the resulting work to be published to a standards body. This model has been chosen to assure
that anyone that contributes to the specification grants a copyright and patient license to
all contributions made to the specification on every publication (draft or final). This ensures
that the specification will always be open and implementable by anyone without royalties or
commercial limitations. We feel that this is a very strong model for keeping this work entirely
open and will fit well with the Apache project enabling innovations to pass in both directions
across the extended community.
Dealing with feedback from the Blaze project to specifications
It is key that the best implementation and specifications be created based on technical merit
and practicalities for adoption by both the parties developing the specification and the committers
within the Apache community. Given this, one of the important aspects is how issues discovered
during the development of this implementation are incorporated back into the specifications.
The following feedback loop exists to ensure that any specification input incuding the Blaze
community can have their feedback incorporated into the specifications.
=== MECHANISMS FOR FEEDBACK ===
a.) In the same way anyone can issue a JIRA on any Apache project having signed the Apache
CLA, anyone can issue a “JIRA” to the specification working group through the RLA (Reviewer
License Agreement). This agreement provides a license to that IP so that the specification
team can incorporate it and the specifaction as they like and the specifications can remain
entirely open and royalty free.
b.) In the same spirit of Apache, if an individual has shown understanding of the project
and substantive contribution to the specification, a vote based on technical merit and understanding
of the goals of the work can be initiated to have that parties Employer join the specification
working group. On such acceptance the employer is required to sign an agreement to make sure
that employer also grants the ongoing and consistent licenses to the work as posted in specifications.
The Reviewer License Agreement (RLA) can be viewed from the AMQP specification page of any
of the members as listed above.
== ASF resources to be created ==
mailing list(s)
* blaze-dev
* blaze-commits
Subversion repository
* https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/incubator/blaze
Jira
* Blaze (BLAZE)
=== INITIAL COMMITTERS ===
* Mark Atwell (JPMC)
* Bela Ban (Red Hat)
* Bhupendra Bardwaj (JPMC)
* Tejeswar Das (IONA)
* Ovidiu Feodorov (Red Hat)
* Tim Fox (Red Hat)
* Eoghon Glynn (IONA)
* Robert Greig (JPMC)
* Sam Joyce (IONA)
* John O'Hara (JPMC)
* Frank Lynch (IONA)
* Marnie McCormack (JPMC)
* Martin Ritchie (JPMC)
* Rafael Schloming (Red Hat)
* Archit Shah (Red Hat)
* Stephen Shaw (JPMC)
* Gordon Sim (Red Hat)
* James Strachan (LogicBlaze)
* Manik Surtani (Red Hat)
* Carl Trieloff (Red Hat)
* Kim van der Riet (Red Hat)
* Sergey Yedrikov (IONA)
=== APACHE SPONSOR ===
The Blaze team will make the submission to the incubator as the sponsor for incubation.
Champion
* Cliff Schmitt
Mentors:
* James Strachan
* Cliff Schmitt
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Argument preview: Must a card-issuer inform a card-holder of a rate change in response to a default?
Posted Thu, November 18th, 2010 2:12 pm by Ronald Mann
Chase Bank USA v. McCoy, scheduled for oral argument on December 8, is an oddity on the Court's docket. The question presented by the case is a narrow one: whether a card issuer that responds to a cardholder default by raising the cardholder's interest rate must send advance notice to the cardholder that it is changing the terms of the account. All agree that the issue is resolved by the details of the Federal Reserve's Regulation Z, which governs many aspects of a credit card issuer's treatment of its cardholder. And all agree that the regulation in effect at the time this dispute arose was amended in 2009; the revised regulation explicitly requires the notice Chase did not send in this case.
So what I was doing when I first read the papers in McCoy was mulling what would motivate the Court to grant review in such a self-evidently trivial matter. I suggest a confluence of three features of the case. I doubt that any of the three standing alone would have been adequate to warrant review, but together they apparently were adequate. Writing from the perspective of an advocate, the first is that Chase retained former Solicitor General Seth Waxman, who wrote a first-rate petition. Obviously the Court doesn't grant every petition written by an experienced Supreme Court advocate. This is especially true in cases that involve issues of such indisputably narrow scope as this one. But the petition in this case did a masterful job of documenting a substantial monetary and practical impact for a case that (given the 2009 amendments to Regulation Z) easily could have been dismissed out of hand.
The second obvious thing about the case is the lineup of the court below: the decision comes from the Ninth Circuit, where Judge Hawkins (with Judge Pregerson) ruled for the cardholder over a dissent from the Seventh Circuit's Judge Cudahy. It is natural to assume that the Court's lack of confidence in the Ninth Circuit's fidelity motivated at least some of the Justices that voted to grant review. Again, the context makes this noteworthy: nobody is surprised to see the Court reviewing the judgments of the Ninth Circuit in an error-correction mode, but in the great majority of those cases the disputes involve the government "“ either the federal government challenging intrusion into federal programs or state governments defending their criminal processes. It is much less common in cases arising out of the Ninth Circuit (as opposed, for example, the Federal Circuit) to see the error-correction mode in a wholly private dispute. Even as skilled an advocate as Seth Waxman will have a hard time persuading the Court to take seriously the need for error correction in a wholly private dispute.
The third thing about the case is the sense of flagrancy. Although respondent James McCoy does a workmanlike job of debating the rules about when an agency interpretation is binding, it is plain that the Ninth Circuit panel understood its decision as a rejection of the agency's long-standing understanding of its own regulation. Among other things, the agency's notice of the changes it proposed to make in 2009 explained with clarity the agency's understanding of its old regulations "“ as a basis for altering the regulations to call for a different result. Even more compelling, by the time the case reached the Court, the Federal Reserve had filed an amicus brief in the Second Circuit rejecting the Ninth Circuit's reading of the regulation. Judge Cudahy's dissent also contributed to the sense of flagrancy, emphasizing the panel's departure from a unanimous course of prior decisions (admittedly at the district court level), all of which had rejected the cardholder's view.
I was following the case at the petition stage. And I will admit that I thought at the time that the petition had little likelihood of success. But when the Court called for the views of the Solicitor General, the terrain had shifted: once the Court decided to look closely at this case, the likelihood that the Ninth Circuit's decision would remain intact diminished substantially. Even then, though, I thought the most likely outcome (as the Solicitor General recommended) was some type of summary reversal, perhaps giving the Ninth Circuit an opportunity to investigate the more fulsome subsequent development of the views of the Federal Reserve about its regulations. As it stands, however, the case is instead on the Court's plenary docket.
On the merits, the arguments are exactly what you would expect. Chase emphasizes the normality of the conduct in question: it did nothing here that every credit card issuer has not done thousands of times each of the last twenty years. Chase naturally contends that the plain language of the regulation compels its position, but an objective observer would regard its reading of the text as somewhat strained if it were not accompanied by persuasive evidence of longstanding industry practice acquiesced in by the Federal Reserve. Thus, Chase's most compelling point is the commentary to the regulation, which at the time of this case explicitly and unambiguously supported the process it followed.
Conversely, McCoy rests directly on the plain language of the regulation, which certainly could be read to support his contention that a fifteen-day advance notice of the increased interest rate is required. McCoy's weak point, in turn, is his effort to minimize the significance of the Federal Reserve's understanding of the regulation. This does provide an interesting debate about the level of formality necessary for a Court to be bound by an agency's views about the meaning of its own regulations. And that is the kind of issue where Justice Scalia may well have a more austere view than his colleagues regarding the types of material that fairly can be treated as relevant to the interpretation of such a regulation.
In the end, though, it is difficult to believe the Court will see this as an occasion to take a stand on forcing the Federal Reserve to adhere to a plain-language interpretation that the Federal Reserve never contemplated.
Merits Case Pages and Archives
The court issued additional orders from the December 2 conference on Monday. The court did not grant any new cases or call for the views of the solicitor general in any cases. On Tuesday, the court released its opinions in three cases. The court also heard oral arguments on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The calendar for the December sitting is available on the court's website. On Friday the justices met for their December 9 conference; Honeycutt v. United States.
Major Cases
Gloucester County School Board v. G.G.(1) Whether courts should extend deference to an unpublished agency letter that, among other things, does not carry the force of law and was adopted in the context of the very dispute in which deference is sought; and (2) whether, with or without deference to the agency, the Department of Education's specific interpretation of Title IX and 34 C.F.R. § 106.33, which provides that a funding recipient providing sex-separated facilities must “generally treat transgender students consistent with their gender identity,” should be given effect.
Bank of America Corp. v. City of Miami(1) Whether, by limiting suit to “aggrieved person[s],” Congress required that a Fair Housing Act plaintiff plead more than just Article III injury-in-fact; and (2) whether proximate cause requires more than just the possibility that a defendant could have foreseen that the remote plaintiff might ultimately lose money through some theoretical chain of contingencies.
Moore v. Texas(1) Whether it violates the Eighth Amendment and this Court’s decisions in Hall v. Florida and Atkins v. Virginia to prohibit the use of current medical standards on intellectual disability, and require the use of outdated medical standards, in determining whether an individual may be executed.
Pena-Rodriguez v. ColoradoWhether a no-impeachment rule constitutionally may bar evidence of racial bias offered to prove a violation of the Sixth Amendment right to an impartial jury.
Conference of December 9, 2016
FTS USA, LLC v. Monroe (1) Whether the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Due Process Clause permit a collective action to be certified and tried to verdict based on testimony from a small subset of the putative plaintiffs, without either any statistical or other similarly reliable showing that the experiences of those who testified are typical and can reliably be extrapolated to the entire class, or a jury finding that the testifying witnesses are representative of the absent plaintiffs; and (2) whether the procedure for determining damages upheld by the Sixth Circuit, in which the district court unilaterally determined damages without any jury finding, violates the Seventh Amendment.
Overton v. United States Whether, consistent with this Court's Brady v. Maryland jurisprudence, a court may require a defendant to demonstrate that suppressed evidence “would have led the jury to doubt virtually everything” about the government's case in order to establish that the evidence is material.
Turner v. United States (1) Whether, under Brady v. Maryland, courts may consider information that arises after trial in determining the materiality of suppressed evidence; and (2) whether, in a case where no physical evidence inculpated petitioners, the prosecution's suppression of information that included the identification of a plausible alternative perpetrator violated petitioners' due process rights under Brady. | {
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This is my son Judah at his first NFL game. He was 10 in the picture and just turned 12. We didn't get to any games in 2011 due to a little trip I had to take to Afghanistan.
He has 2 younger sisters who care nothing for the hobby. They prefer dollhouses for some reason. I just can't figure that one out.....Gotta finish up this post and get to work on building some tiny houses. | {
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Scores include games for the trailing 180 days. A local win is awarded only when there are at least 2 players in the game at your location. We allow sites up to 3 days to report your score back to our servers. After 3 days, scores become official. | {
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In a way, good for Ewerton Teixeira for finding himself a home in Mixed Martial Arts in Brazil, as Teixeira is a solid fighter and a down-to-earth guy that was on the K-1 circuit for many years without earning a ton of respect. Of course, it is a loss for the Kickboxing world and a wonder that no one has scooped him up yet, as he could legitimatize, at least partially, K-1's Heavyweight division at this point and be a great asset to Glory. Of course, he just might not care about Kickboxing anymore and be happy with Mixed Martial Arts.
No matter what, on April 27th he has his third professional MMA bout set against Eduardo Pezao. To top it off, he is apparently scheduled to fight Bob Sapp in August, which only makes things all the more comical. [Source] | {
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For approximately one hundred years, thriving countries have been dependent on only one form of distributing power; electricity sent over large transmission grids from plants generating electricity, to customers in businesses, homes, and factories.
Generators extract energy from rooftop solar panels, garbage, and sewage, which replace or assist coal, nuclear, and natural gas plants. A diverse mix of energy sources to replace systems in control now, is better for reducing climate change, according to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
In New York, hurricane Sandy left the much of New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey without power, except for a small portion of institutions. New York University’s Greenwich Village campus and a big housing complex in the Bronx, Co-Op City, disconnected from the grid before the storm hit, and continued to keep their lights on throughout the storm.
They were able to continue with power with aid from an on-site natural gas plant, which channeled residual heat into heating systems through a process called cogeneration.
Renewable energy sources, like wind, solar, and waste are less vulnerable to power outages due to traditional system overloads, and hectic weather.
Even with solar panels, only producing power when the sun shining, they still rely on the power grid for some of their energy. If homeowners with solar panels on their rooftops do require power from the grid, there are fees.
Unintended consequences from generating power off grid is people using the grid, people who cannot afford to generate their own power, will potentially pay very high electric bills due to fewer customers buying power from the utility companies.
Hope may lay in an example form poorer nations who leaped right over installing telephone lines, and jumped into wireless cell phone towers. Doing away with the grid, or side stepping it cannot go on forever, there is a need to unify the energy sources, or maybe it will be up to each individual to choose how they want to get their electricity.
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Logos are best designed in the vector format (.svg). Use of PNG format allows for transparency channel and millions of colors depending on number of color bits. GIFs are ok if you can deal with 256 colors or less. JPGs provide control for most web images, but is a lossy format. How any image looks depends on the quality of the image being used. Best to always make the best image you can as you can always lower the quality if need be.
Logos are best designed in the vector format (.svg). Use of PNG format allows for transparency channel and millions of colors depending on number of color bits. GIFs are ok if you can deal with 256 colors or less. JPGs provide control for most web images, but is a lossy format. How any image looks depends on the quality of the image being used. Best to always make the best image you can as you can always lower the quality if need be.
Thanks for the reply. I was just wondering if there is a standard format used for websites.
Presuming this "zoom" capability you're looking for is the web browser zoom (ctrl +), then the best way I can think of doing this is to use an image that is several times larger than the default, then when the browser zooms in, the additional detail of the image will show. So for example if your default logo is 200x100 pixels, create a version at 400x200, and then display it with <img src="logo.png" style="width:200px">. That will scale it down to 200x100 in the browser, but allow it to double in size if needed.
use illustrator for vector based logo so even zoomed in the logo will be clear and sharp plus will also have high quality if going on print but requirements are of that type then photoshop or even fireworks would be fine to perform the job. the png then gif followed by jpeg are quality formats.
Thanks for the reply. I was just wondering if there is a standard format used for websites.
The format depends on the image. If you have an image that has transparency, but not more than 256 color, then the GIF format is good. If you have an image that has transparency, but more than 256 colors (millions), then the PNG format is good. If you have a photo gallery, your thumbnails could be low-res lossy JPGs with links to a larger, better quality image. SVG is best for zooming without distortion.
"All major modern web browsers—including Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer 9, Google Chrome, Opera, and Safari—have at least some degree of support for SVG and can render the markup directly. Earlier versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) do not support SVG natively." SOURCE | {
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I've always loved the Star Wars Japanese covers, but could never find any for sale. That always annoyed me! But my sister finally found one today on eBay. Here's a Japanese version of Tatooine Ghost. I may buy it, may not. What I'm really interested in are the NJO books, but hopefully will find those one day.
Very nice find Mara! I especially love the Romanian one, for obvious reasons. Also, is it just me, or is anyone else getting the National Geographic vibe from that cover?
Kind of funny, the title is literally translated "Wars Star." That happens with a lot of the words though.
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War Stars would sound better than Wars Star. Would be kind of cool to have a poster of all the foreign covers._________________
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That Han Solo and the Lost Legacy one looks kind of cool actually. What's that raccoon thing in the picture?_________________
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Very nice find Mara! I especially love the Romanian one, for obvious reasons. Also, is it just me, or is anyone else getting the National Geographic vibe from that cover?
Kind of funny, the title is literally translated "Wars Star." That happens with a lot of the words though.
Hey, yeah...if you check out the seller's other stuff, they've got some more Star Wars Romanian books as well. 3 or 4, if I remember correctly. And I dunno...I guess Wars Star makes sense if you just flipped them around. Where War Stars is completely mixed up. *shrugs*_________________
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Top Peking Opera artists will bring to New Yorkers some of the masterpieces including the one based upon the epic Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 AD in China's Three Kingdoms period.
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Christmas and New Year's Eve on board the Epic
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This was my 35th cruise. I was curious about the Epic and I'm glad I booked this cruise. Having said that, I will not book the Epic again. I didn't think the ship was beautiful. It didn't have the wow factor. Except for the 3 deck crystal chandellier nothing caught my attention. I like when I'm cruising, to discover paintings and sculptures around the ship. The Epic had nothing to be discovered. I didn't find the ship to be well designed. The jogging deck is a joke. It's only half of a deck with no view. It's blocked by the lifeboats.
I always book the Courtyard Villa (if the ship has one)and I found out that the A3 on the Epic is smaller and narrower than on the Jewel Class. For example,there is no door separating the 2nd bedroom from the living room. That's a problem if you are not travelling with immediate family and want privacy in the living room. It wasn't our case.
I loved the Epic Club and the Epic Lounge. Excellent service and good food. I didn't realy use More
the courtyard pool and hot tubs because they were crowded and windy all the time. Lots of little kids. Another thing that I didn't like was the fact that there is no roof over the courtyard. So when it's windy or raining you can't use that area. The courtyard gym is very good. Much better than the ones on the Jewel class.
We only ate at the Epic Club, Moderno (wich was excellent), La Cuccina (very good and much nicer than on other ships), and Wasabi (the best sushi ever). I tried the Garden Cafe and thought the food was good and never had a problem finding a table.
I had already seen The Blue Man Group in NY and I thought the show on the Epic was just as good. I enjoyed it very much. Legends in Concert is not my cup of tea. I only went because I didn't have to pay for it. I would never pay to see an impersonator. I hated the Circus Show. I found it to be silly and stupid. There are some good talents on the show but the whole thing is so annoying that I wanted to strangle the clown. My food was hot but the rest of my party the food was cold and overcooked. They didn't eat anything. I looked around and most of the plates were full. I guess nobody liked the food that much. I loved the magician. Excellent show. He really knows how to communicate with the audience.
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