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Facebook shares pop 19% on strong revenue and earnings news
John Koetsier@johnkoetsier
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Facebook shares are up 19 percent in after-hours trading as the company reported strong revenue and earnings growth today, pushing the social network's valuation up almost $12 billion dollars.
Facebook had been trading at around $26/share all day, but it jumped to $31.59 within minutes of the news:
Facebook reported $1.81 billion of revenue when analysts were expecting only $1.62 billion, proof that its many advertising initiatives over the past year — especially news feed ads — are starting to make a difference. That's significantly up from the company's $1.2 billion from the same quarter in 2012.
"We've made good progress growing our community, deepening engagement and delivering strong financial results, especially on mobile," said Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's founder and CEO. "The work we've done to make mobile the best Facebook experience is showing good results and provides us with a solid foundation for the future."
In addition, Facebook said profit increased to $333 million this past quarter, up from a loss of $157 million a year ago. Those are GAAP numbers (generally accepted accounting standards); the non-GAAP profit number is an even-healthier $488 million.
Together with Google, Facebook controls 70 percent of all mobile ad revenues worldwide — and Facebook revealed today that 41 percent of its total revenue is now mobile.
Facebook is still down from its IPO launch day at close to $40, but it's far above the $18/share it bottomed out at in August of last year. |
Ons Huisie Guesthouse is one of the Beaufort West guest houses and provides accommodation in 2 guest rooms for tourists visiting the Karoo region.
Ons Huisie is a beautifully appointed unit situated in Beaufort West. The Karoo town boasts a healthy climate and lovely weather all year round.
One bedroom is furnished with a double bed and the other room has twin beds. There is a seperate lounge with a TV. A small fridge and microwave are provided. The bathroom has a shower only. The unit is pet friendly (conditions apply).
The room is furnished with a double bed and has a shared bathroom with both bath and shower. Pets not permitted.
Guests can relax in the lush garden with outdoor seating, take a dip in the swimming dam or enjoy the braai facilities.
Breakfast and dinner is available on request. Homemade breakfast and yogurt are available as part of the breakfast. There are braai facilities provided and braai packs are available for purchase on request.
Beaufort West is the largest town in the arid Great Karoo region and the centre of an agricultural district based mainly on sheep farming.
1 Bedroom with double bed aircon and 1 bedroom with twin beds. Separate TV lounge with 42 inch TV. Small size fridge and microwave. Bathroom with shower. Pet friendly with conditions.
Double room with double bed and en-suite. No pets in this room. Standard size, neatly decorated room with own outside entrance.
Response timeOns Huisie Guesthouse typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes. |
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1. Transport 2000 claims that public transport is environmentally friendly, yet exhaust emissions from the large diesel engines in buses and trains have been shown to contain the two most carcinogenic chemicals known to science. These are far worse than the banned food colouring Sudan 1. Researchers point out that one is very likely to be the cause of thousands of lung cancer cases in urban areas. Petrol or small diesel engines as found in cars do not have this specific problem. So, why should 620 foodstuffs be taken from shelves in the High Street shops of towns and cities, when buses and trains continue to emit far more genotoxic carcinogens in High Streets and railway stations?
"I know this will generate howls of protest, but at present a family of four going by car is about as environmentally friendly as you can get".
This finding is in keeping with a result from Automotive Advisers and Associates of Hilden, Germany, that compared to cars, public transport consumes 60% more energy per person transported and takes up 200% more public space per person transported. So, why does Transport 2000 claim that public transport is more environmentally friendly than the car?
3. In terms of safety, buses and coaches kill 13 times more pedestrians per mile travelled than 'white van man', and 10 times more than cars including 4 x 4s, according to data from the DfT. So, why does Transport 2000 suggest that cars and motorists are unsafe while championing buses?
4. The ABD is funded by subscriptions and donations from members. What are the sources of funding for the Transport 2000 organisations? Where can details of funding sources and supporting or link organisations be found on your website?
We look forward to receiving your detailed reply.
Exhaust emissions from large diesel engines have been shown to contain the two most carcinogenic chemicals known to science, 3-nitrobenzanthrone (3-NBA) (Dr Hitomi Suzuki, University of Kyoto) and 1,8-dinitropyrene. In standard Ames tests of carcinogenicity, where only 0.0000003 grammes of these pollutants caused 6 and 5 million mutations respectively These genotoxins are far worse than the banned food colouring Sudan 1, which gave a positive Ames test 'only in isolated cases' and 'negative results in the HGPRT, UDS and chromosomal aberration tests' (Federal Institute for Risk Assessment). In other recent tests, 3-NBA was found to cause DNA migration in human liver cancer and lung cancer cells. The research report concluded (V H Mersch-Sundermann et al, 2003) that 3-NBA is a genotoxic carcinogen. |
Old restored farmhouse in the context of farm breeding sport horses, where you can spend your holidays in full relax and rediscover the rhythms of nature. Exclusive pool, enclosed garden, large veranda with a wonderful view over the Mugello valley where you can, in the evening, taste the wines selected by a sommelier from the wine cellar. Free Wi Fi internet, barbecue, table tennis, mountain bike rental. The area is full of woods and meadows with grazing horses. Wide views. Quiet location. Access via 1.5 km of unpaved road. Location: 2,5 km grocery shop, 8,5 km Borgo S. Lorenzo (all kinds of shops), 16 km golf course, 45 km Florence. Potable water. Arrival and departure outside the scheduled time must be agreed with the owner at least two weeks prior to arrival. |
Q: How to transferer a folder to ftp from another ftp in php? I have to websites, and I want to transferer the files on the folder in website 1 to another folder in the website 2. How can I do that using php?
Thanks!
So, I want to transfer, not Copy. Transferer means get all the files in a folder and move to other ftp in another folder there. For example.
In FTP 1:
/folder1/file.txt
/folder1/file2.txt
/folder1/file3.txt
In FTP 2:
/MyFiles/
I want to transferer the files.txt in FTP 1 to FTP 2, so the result will be:
In FTP 1:
/folder1/
In FTP2:
/MyFiles/file.txt
/MyFiles/file2.txt
/MyFiles/file3.txt
How can I do that using php?
I tried:
$contents = ftp_nlist($conn_id, "./folder1");
foreach ($contents as $file) {
ftp_get($conn_id, $file, "MyFiles/".$file, FTP_BINARY);
echo $file;
}
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If you've been following me for any amount of time at all, then you'll know that I love, Love, LOVE Cheap & Easy.
So when I ask if you've "got a minute"… I really mean a minute.
Optional: any other bits or bobs to make scarves or add more personality. I like simple, so mine got a scarf and called himself Lucky!
Before I begin, I want to disclose that I was perusing Pinterest one evening, and happened upon some real cute candles, turned into snowmen. So I didn't come up with this idea on my own, but I was inspired! I saw the originals here and they are by Desiree from The 36th Avenue. They are darling. As is everything she does, and I'm sure you'll love them as well!!
I of course cheated, and made mine as easy as possible.
I drew entire face and buttons on with a sharpie. First try, not perfect. Works for me!
Next I wrapped a scarf around his lil' neck and called him Done.. or Lucky.
He ignores me no mater what I call him.
Just wait until I light him… hahahahaha.
If your scarf won't stay put, use a dab of glue or a pinch of double sided tape.
With my ever present candy canes and peppermints, he adds a festive feel that is perfect for the holiday season!
These would be so cute dressed as a snowman family with different colored scarves.
… or clustered together, maybe on a mantel or shelf?
Whatever you decide, have fun with them!!
Wishing you a wonderful and joyous Christmastime.
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My Great-Grandbabies Ethan and Livie will just love this,thank you for sharing your gift,Happy Holidays to you,to all!!!
What darling names! We've got an Ethan in the family, but no Livie. So adorable! Have a wonderful holiday season and enjoy those grand-babies!!
Love it! So cute and simple to make.
you rocked this my talented friend. he is "snow" cute. Hugs!
A snowman that will melt-teehee! I love his little scarf.
I'd love to build a snowman! Love it!
That is so stinkin' cute! I have about a dozen of those dollar store candles. I use them all the time for different vignettes. I never thought to turn one into a snowman! Such a great idea, Shan! |
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The Knot Grass moth and caterpillar – Acronicta rumicis
The Knot Grass moth is a common species throughout most of the British Isles ranging from the extreme south west tip of Cornwall to the Shetland Isles in the far north.
It occurs in a wide variety of habitats including gardens, open countryside and lightly wooded areas.
In the milder south the Knot Grass moth flies in two generations in May and June and again from August to September when it is regularly attracted to light.
The black, white and red caterpillars (larvae) feed on a wide variety of herbaceous and are commonly seen during the day.
More information on the Knot Grass caterpillar and their different coloured forms can be seen below.
Further information on other moth caterpillars can be seen in the
Illustrated Guide to Caterpillars
Help with caterpillar identification
Identification of the Knot Grass moth – Acronicta rumicis
The moth has a forewing length of about 17 mm.
Although quite similar to several other noctuid moths the small white spots in the middle of the trailing edge of the forewing form a distinctive central mark when at rest – best seen in the darker specimen above left.
The wings also appear narrower than many similar sized dagger species.
Other commonly found 'Dagger' species (Acronictinae) in the British Isles and many parts of Europe include The Dark Dagger, The Grey Dagger, The Alder Moth, The Sycamore, The Poplar Grey, The Miller and The Coronet.
Recommended moth and caterpillar reference books include –
The Colour Identification Guide to Caterpillars of the British Isles – Jim Porter.
Field Guide to the Moths of Great Britain and Ireland – Waring, Townsend and Lewington.
Provisional Atlas of the UK's larger Moths – Hill, Randle and Parsons
The Life cicle of the Knot Grass moth, Acronicta rumicis
Eggs are laid in clusters on a variety of herbaceous plants which normally hatch within 5-10 days.
The distinctly marked caterpillars (larvae) feed on a wide variety of herbaceous and are commonly seen during the day.
The caterpillars are fully grown within thirty days when they are often seen during the day on the larval food plants.
The prepupating caterpillars pupate and overwinter in a cocoon spun amongst plant and leaf litter.
The first moths emerge in early May.
The knot Grass caterpillar (larva), Acronicta rumicis
The caterpillars grow up to 40 mm in length.
The body can vary in colour between a light gingery brown to almost black with clumps of rusty brown pinacular hair.
The broken line of white sub dorsal patches and the wavy white sub spiracular line with reddy/orange spots are distinctive.
The Brown-tail caterpillar, which has particularly urticating brown hairs, is sometimes confused with the Knot Grass caterpillar.
See also the similar Yellow-tail moth caterpillar.
The caterpillars feed on a wide variety of low herbaceous plants including plantain, dock and knotgrass, as well as bramble, sallows and hawthorn.
They are frequently found in damp areas on the edge of streams and ponds where they can also be found on water mint and sorrel.
The cocoon of The Knot Grass caterpillar
When fully grown the caterpillars pupate and overwinter in a cocoon spun amongst plant and leaf litter.
Information on rearing caterpillars is available in the Introduction to rearing and How to rear caterpillars
Rearing the Knot Grass caterpillar
Female moths attracted to light lay freely in captivity and the caterpillars are easy to rear requiring no special requirements.
The caterpillars are easiest to find when fully grown and pupate readily on leaf plant and leaf litter.
Early instars can be swept from low growing herbaceous plants.
Freshly hatched parasitoid wasp and Knot Grass moth caterpillar host – photo Steve Ogden
The Knot Grass larvae are susceptible to being parasitised by species of Cotesia wasps belonging to family Braconidae.
The featured Knot Grass larva corpse was recorded on a grass stem at the base of cliffs near Cape Cornwall on the Cornish North coast.
Several wasps were seen emerging from the silken web housing their pupae. |
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Efforts Increase To Impeach Trump
– Is It Right To Impeach Trump?
By Eric Platte on Politics
October 28th, 2020 – Last Update: October 29th, 2020
Man holding a sign asking to impeach Trump.
The Mueller report was somewhat the beginning of what is now an increasingly louder voice to impeach Donald Trump. The Mueller report suggested Donald Trump had received offers for information from Russian officials on his opponent during the elections and did not manage to report the matter to the FBI. This coupled with other instances that could be considered as "High Crimes & Misdemeanors" are enough to move for impeachment. Nevertheless, there are other factors to consider when it comes to impeaching the president of the United States. Is impeachment really the right thing to do at this time?
What Did Trump do?
Based on the Mueller report, on June 3, 2016, Donald Trump Jr. received an email with an "offer" sent from the "Russia's Crown prosecutor" to Trump's campaign officials to provide "documents and information that would incriminate Hillary and her dealings with Russia and would be very useful." The report goes on to state that the material was "very high level and sensitive information" and "part of Russia and its government's support to Mr. Trump." Trump Jr. then responded to the email saying "(I)f it's what you say I love it especially later in the summer" and forwarded the email to Kushner and Manafort. Later a meeting was set up, but the information wasn't useful.
Now, after three years of political scandal because of Russia's interference in America's 2016 election, president Donald Trump's latest statement during an ABC News interview with George Stephanopoulos where he said he would not report the matter to the FBI if he was offered dirt on another presidential candidate again adding "There's nothing wrong with listening," has drawn a storm of criticism. Donald Trump changed his mind later, telling Fox News "I'd report it to law enforcement, absolutely," if a similar situation were to happen.
Ground For Impeachment
The federal law is very clear on the subject of accepting anything of value from foreigners by United States presidential election candidates. This act can be interpreted as foreigners trying to influence the United States elections.
The law states that it is "unlawful for a foreign national, directly or indirectly, to make a contribution or donation of money or other things of value, or to make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, in connection with a federal, state or local election," and it is forbidden and illegal to "solicit, accept or receive" anything valuable from foreigners or foreign state officials. Ellen L. Weintraub, the Chair of the United States Federal Election Commission released a statement saying "Let me make something 100% clear to the American public and anyone running for public office: It is illegal for any person to solicit, accept or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election."
Trump and his campaign were clearly open to receiving information and help from foreign persons to have the upper hand in the presidential elections and right now many of the Democrats believe this fact alone is enough to move forward with impeaching Trump. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi even said recently that "I think the President every day gives grounds for impeachment in terms of his obstruction of justice," even though she still doesn't want to impeach, her tone is changing along with many others in the democrat party and across the political spectrum. Support for impeachment is also rising among people and "support for impeachment rose slightly from 37% last month to 41% now" reports CNN.
Why No Impeachment So Far?
It's been a while since the Mueller report came out and showed how Trump had violated the federal law. However, with all the noise surrounding the report and the gradual rise of impeachment talk, there are still no actual steps taken to impeach Trump. Even the Democrats are "not even close" to a call for impeachment and there are still those who advise against it, including Nancy Pelosi who told an interviewer "[Impeachment] is not even close in our caucus. Why are we speculating on hypotheticals?" She continued, "Look, I want to tell you something. There is nothing as divisive in our country, in my view, as impeachment. [...] So we're trying to make decisions as we go forth that are unifying, not dividing."
There's an array of reasons why there's opposition to impeachment. The outcome of the impeachment could actually hurt the Democrats if they were to move forward with and under certain circumstances, help Trump win the 2020 elections. Trump could spin the impeachment act to show that the Democrats are out to get him and make it look like a politically motivated move. If the Democrats fail to get positive results from the impeachment, Trump could also use that in a positive light the same he did when the Mueller report didn't conclude that there was collusion and get some of the wavering votes.
Another factor we need to consider is how effective the impeachment could be in real terms. It is somewhat far fetched to think that the impeachment would have the results the Democrats want. As far as "High Crimes & Misdemeanors" go in regards to the information that was offered to Trump, it seems the claims can't hold much water. For example, the Trump lawyers could argue that the contribution by a foreign power must have a determined value which is hard in this case. It's even possible to come up with an estimate if we consider what the actual information was that was offered. This, however, is not obvious either and there isn't enough information in the report to determine the exact information.
Another problem is that the sole act of having conversations with a foreign agent is not unlawful by itself. You have to prove that the agent spends money and used certain resources to gather that information. You also have to prove the persons involved in the matter from Trump's campaign were aware of the federal law concerning this type of foreign aid. Both these cases would be hard to prove. Mueller concluded in his report that evidence "would likely be unavailable or ineffective in the factual setting."
Considering all this, impeachment might not be the best choice at the moment. However, impeachment might still be something to consider for the Democrats in the near future and even in Trump's second term, if there is to be one.
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After Montana church vandalized with swastika, parish responds with pink hearts, messages of love
By David Paulsen
The congregation at St. James Episcopal Church in Bozeman, Montana, covered up swastika graffiti on a church sign with messages on pink paper hearts. Photo: St. James via Facebook
[Episcopal News Service] Hate symbols showed up seemingly overnight as graffiti on the sign in front of St. James Episcopal Church in Bozeman, Montana. By the next morning, on Sept. 10, parishioners had reclaimed their sign with messages of love.
The center of the sign, on which someone scribbled a swastika in black, is now covered with hope-filled words scrawled on pink paper hearts that were stuck to the sign as the congregation poured out of the Sunday service at St. James.
"We respond to hate with love," St. James Episcopal Church proclaimed in a Facebook post on Sept. 10 that shows the sign blanketed with the hearts.
"We commit to resist racism and bigotry," reads one of the hearts.
Police are investigating, but it remains unclear why St. James was targeted for the vandalism, the Rev. Connie Campbell-Pearson, a deacon at the church, told Episcopal News Service in an interview. The congregation is known for its progressive stances on social justice issues, she said, so it could have drawn the unwanted attention of hate groups. But the graffiti also could simply have been the work of a disgruntled homeless person.
She was more certain of the Bozeman community's ability to rally together after attacks like this, and that is what has happened at St. James.
A neighbor was the first to put a pink paper heart on the sign that was vandalized at St. James Episcopal Church. Photo: St. James via Facebook
Campbell-Pearson was helping to lead a diocesan school for deacons at St. James on Sept. 9 when she learned of the vandalism outside. Some neighbors had noticed it earlier that morning and began calling and leaving messages with church leaders, who then notified police.
One of the neighbors who saw the graffiti decided to put up the first pink heart, which bore a single word: "Unafraid."
"They just warmed my heart," the Rev. Greg Smith, assisting priest, told ENS.
As TV crews responded to report on the vandalism, neighbors and parishioners added more hearts to the sign, Smith said. The media attention may have helped drive up attendance at the next day's Sunday service, which already was expected to be one of the biggest of the year because it coincided with the parish's annual ministry fair.
Building on the previous day's spontaneous show of support, some members of the congregation brought pink hearts and markers to the service and handed them to worshipers on their way out of the church so they could add their messages of love to the sign.
"It gave people a real sense of being able to do something that was right and proper without being angry," Campbell-Pearson said.
As of Sept. 13, the graffiti remained on the sign – a swastika over the words "The Episcopal Church" and the number "666" on the sign post. The congregation expected to remove the symbols sometime in the next week.
The church has been hit by vandalism in the past, though there wasn't any immediate indication the recent attack was related.
Flowers in a barrel planter outside the church were damaged about two months ago. And last month, when the church added a new sign out front with the message "We're here for you," the sign was stolen mere days later.
That sign was replaced about a week ago before it was vandalized over the weekend.
"Pray that the very confused perpetrator may be delivered of their anger and confusion," the church posted on Facebook in the afternoon on Sept. 9.
Smith said if the graffiti can't be removed, donors have offered to pay for a new sign.
Diocese of Montana Bishop Franklin Brookhart issued a statement condemning the vandalism.
"I also applaud the people of Bozeman who graciously displayed their support for the parish and their disdain for statements of hatred," Brookhart said. "As people who have been baptized into the death and resurrection of Christ, we need to die to racism, hatred, bigotry, and rise in newness of life to love of God and love of neighbor."
– David Paulsen is an editor and reporter for the Episcopal News Service. He can be reached at [email protected].
Advocacy Peace & Justice
Linda Gelbrich says:
I'm sorry that St. James Church has been the target of vandalism, and also truly moved by the outpouring of love from the congregation and others in the community. What a beautiful display of the Gospel message. Choosing love is not always easy, but I pray the example shown by St. James will change and soften some hardened hearts, and offer hope and faith in the power of Love.
Tony Oberdorfer says:
I wouldn't be at all surprised if this turned out to be yet another false flag operation.
Wm. S. Kinsland says:
May God surround His People at St James with His loving arms and protect them from all evil…and bless and prosper them in their ministry of Love….and Light….in a very dark World…and may He bless the good and wonderful people of Bozeman who supported the folks at St James!
Catherine Cheek says:
All the bigotry and hatred anger me so much. This church is an inspiration. I believe our Lord would have responded the same way as St Jame's. This has spoken to me greatly. Sometimes good things come out of the bad. Thank you St Jame's. God's peace and blessings to you.
The Rev. Carol Sims says:
Thinking of my St. James friends and keeping them in prayer. Having just been through this in Charlottesville and seen the hate and anti-Christ thrust of the neo-Nazis , we all need to keep following our Lord's Truth and teachings on love.
The Rev. Vanessa Cato says:
Prayers and loving support from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Ogden, Utah
AliceMarie Slaven-Emond, RN says:
And this is how is should be! SO very humbled by your excellent response to hatred…….
The Rev. Margaret Ayers says:
I have personally witnessed Bozeman MT respond to hate with love.
St. James, my prayers are with you always! You taught me to be brave and that Christ's witness is love, thank you.
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We're pretty big fans of smart displays here at Android Police, and Lenovo's in particular is a very nice option. It's probably the best-looking of all available models (if you're down with asymmetry, that is), and Ryne called it the best new kitchen appliance since the dishwasher. Right now, Costco members can pick up the larger of the two models for a hefty $100 off.
This 10-incher provides ample screen space for whatever smart home stuff you might get up to, and is particularly nice for watching videos or flipping through your Google Photos gallery. We saw it on sale last month for $160 at Best Buy, but this is even cheaper — 10 bucks so, in fact.
Costco already has the device at $50 off MSRP (they always seem have the best smart display deals), and through the end of the month, you can get an additional $50 in savings. If you're not a Costco member but you're after this display, it might even make sense to pick up a membership to get the discount. You'll still come out ahead. |
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The history of the systems analysis and information-analytical technologies has began since 1982 year, when the official order was issued by the Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute on the organization of the Technical cybernetics department. However, really the beginning of its origin should be considered 1964. In this year KhPI began the training research engineers in the area "Flight dynamics and control" in the Automatic traffic control department, which was founded by Dr., prof. Dabagyan A.V. The new specialty was focused on training specialists in automatic control for the rocket and space industry, which developed rapidly in the sixties of last century.
The high demands on the quality of controlled processes in such science-intensive facilities as ballistic missiles and spacecraft have necessitated a fundamentally new approach to training for the rocket and space industry.
Created by the founders of the Automatic traffic control department A.V. Dabagyan and the general designer of KB "Elektropriladobuduvannya" VG Sergeev's curriculum of the new specialty contained a fundamental mathematical basis, which consisted of a set of disciplines needed to solve a wide range of problems of analysis and synthesis of complex control systems, mathematical modeling of processes in controlled, not only aerospace, objects. The second component of the curriculum was disciplines related to the use of digital and analog computers to solve specific management problems. At that time, algorithmic languages were just beginning to appear in the field of practical application, but the basic programming algorithms and methods for solving mathematical problems have survived to this day. Due to this, the amount of computer training was relatively small. The third group of disciplines studied by students were disciplines directly related to the theory and practice of automatic control, in particular, flying objects.
The seventies and eighties of the last century can be characterized by the widespread introduction of mathematical methods and information technology in the field of industrial production and management of technical and economic systems. In accordance with these circumstances, new departments were created on the basis of the Department of Automatic Traffic Control, one of which was named the Department of Technical Cybernetics, and later, the Department of Systems Analysis and Management. The initiator and first head of the Department of Systems Analysis and Management was the Rector of the University Yuri Trohimovich Kostenko.
After his death, from 1999 to 2020, the department was headed by a graduate of the Department of Automatic Traffic Control Kutsenko Oleksandr Serhiyovych, who, after completing his postgraduate studies at the same department in 1974, worked for more than 20 years at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, where he defended his doctoral dissertation in the field of mathematical and computer computer modeling of energy conversion processes in transport power plants. From 2020, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor Dorofeev Yury Ivanovych becomes the head of the Department of System Analysis and Information and Analytical Technologies. Yuri Ivanovich Dorofeev graduated from the Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute in 1989 with a major in "Robotic Systems and Complexes". In 1995, he defended his candidate's thesis on the specialty "Automation of technological processes". In 2015, he defended his doctoral dissertation in the specialty "Automation of control processes". Since 2016, he has been a professor at the Department of System Analysis and Information and Analytical Technologies.
The main educational concept of the new department was based on the departure from the narrow professional training of specialists in one specific field of knowledge. The educational programs and plans of the department were focused on the broad integration of scientific fields aimed at the creation of various science-intensive devices, devices and technologies. The basis of such integral training was, first of all, applied mathematical methods, including linear algebra, the theory of differential equations, probability theory, discrete mathematics, numerical methods and other disciplines. The second component of the educational program of the department was computer training, which includes the study of such disciplines as programming, computer architecture, operating systems, databases, network information technologies, etc. As the subject area on which the training of specialists was oriented, robotics was chosen. It combined most of the fundamental scientific directions and perfectly fit into the main educational concept of the department.
The main scientific direction of the department was the application of mathematical models of computer technology in the automation of technological process management and scientific research.
The accumulated experience in the field of computerization of experimental research allowed the staff of the department to participate in a long-term cycle of work in the field of automation of research and testing of aviation equipment products, which was started at the initiative of Yu.T. Kostenko and was conducted under his leadership and with his direct participation. In cooperation with the specialists of the Soyuz Turaevsky Machine-Building Design Bureau, the Moscow Aviation Institute, the Institute of Applied Electrodynamics, the research group of the department developed fundamentally new methods of non-contact optical diagnostics of high-temperature gas flows and combustion processes in multiphase environments, and started priority research in the field of industrial computer tomography . These studies formed the basis of a number of farm contract works with the most important topics, carried out by the government authorities of the USSR. The obtained results, including automation techniques and software, were implemented at a number of enterprises of the Ministry of Aviation Industry of the USSR, were used in tests of jet and gas turbine engines, and provided a significant economic effect. At the same time, interesting works on the automation of bench tests on the thermal strength of elements and assemblies of gas turbine engines were also carried out by order of the production association ZPO "Motorobudivnyk" (now "MotorSICH").
The results obtained in these and subsequent years in the field of automation of design and testing of new equipment made up a worthy part of the work awarded in 1997 with the State Prize of Ukraine in the field of science and technology.
Comprehension of the scientific problems that arise when solving practical tasks of automation presented the scientific team of the department with the need to solve a number of theoretical problems of automatic control. These efforts were crowned with a number of significant successes. A group of scientists, headed by Leonid Mykhailovych Lyubchyk, obtained new scientific results on fundamental issues of control theory – control of systems with distributed parameters, theory of invariance, theory of robust control of multidimensional systems, methods of solving inverse dynamics problems. The results were repeatedly presented at the most prestigious international conferences in the USA, Japan, Italy and other countries.
The department's successes were noticed and properly evaluated in Ukraine. The department established fruitful contacts with the National Committee of Ukraine on Automatic Management, whose members were A.S. Kutsenko and L.M. Lyubchyk It was not by chance that KhPI was chosen as the venue for two scientific and technical conferences on automatic control, the brilliant organization and high scientific level of which were unanimously noted by all participants.
The organization of the department became a significant event not only on the scale of KhPI. Thanks to constant work, talented teachers and scientists from our university and other universities and research institutes were attracted to the department for the development of a new direction. In a short period, a powerful laboratory base was created, a number of orders from various enterprises were fulfilled, and the department was equipped with computing equipment.
The Department of System Analysis and Information and Analytical Technologies is characterized by a trend of constant development while preserving the traditions of fundamental education. Thus, over the past 17 years, the department has licensed the specialties "Applied Mathematics", "Information Systems in Management", "System Analysis and Management", "Informatics" and "Social Informatics".
The department can be considered a forge of doctors and candidates of sciences. Thus, while working at the department, Y.T. defended his doctoral theses. Kostenko, V.Ya. Zaruba, A.S. Mazmanishvili, L.M. Lyubchyk, V.P. Severyn, L.G. Raskin, T.B. Nikitina, as well as doctoral graduates G.K. Voronovsky and A.A. Gorelik A. Galuza, O. Nikonov, and O. Sira, graduates of the department, also became doctors of science. More than 30 graduates of the department defended their candidate theses, both within the walls of KhPI and in other specialized councils.
A number of employees of the department became heads of other departments of KhPI and other universities. So V.Ya. Zaruba – Dean of the Faculty of Economic Informatics and Management, L.G. Raskin – head of the department of computer monitoring and logistics, L.M. Lyubchyk – Head of the Department of Computer Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, T.B. Nikitina is the head of the Department of Natural Sciences and Humanities of the Kharkiv National Road University.
The department is the base for the specialized academic council D 050.60.07 on dissertation defenses in the following specialties:
05.13.06 – Information technologies;
05.13.07 – Automation of managed processes.
In the conclusion, the main perspectives of the department's educational and scientific activity should be noted. In the educational direction, the department is working on the licensing of a new specialty: "Computerized technologies and systems of publishing and printing enterprises." The opening of this specialty will allow to orient the scientific and pedagogical staff of the department to a modern knowledge-intensive industry, the development of which is most closely related to the fundamental areas traditional for the department: applied mathematics, informatics, theory of management and decision-making.
The scientific activity of the department, as before, will be focused on research and development of modern management systems for complex processes occurring in technical, economic and social systems. At the same time, the main emphasis will be on solving the problems of improving the quality of electricity generation at thermal power plants and nuclear power plants, as well as the efficiency of building heat supply systems based on fundamentally new approaches to mathematical modeling and synthesis of control systems.
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Swinton shines as kidnapping drunk
Actors are often rewarded for playing disreputable characters. Consider these Oscar winners: Jane Fonda (prostitute) in Klute, Charlize Theron (serial killer) in Monster and Kate Winslet (former concentration-camp guard) in The Reader.
Now comes Tilda Swinton as a manipulative, lying drunk in Julia.
Her brilliant performance lifts an otherwise forgettable film into the must-see category.
Swinton revels in her role as a middle-aged alcoholic who sleeps around, gets fired from her job, ducks out of AA meetings to smoke and gets involved in a plot to kidnap an 8-year-old boy.
With her straggly red hair, flimsy dresses and world-weary face, Swinton is so convincing as Julia that she obliterates the line between fiction and reality.
She also joins the list of great movie rummies, which includes Mickey Rourke in Barfly, Nicolas Cage in Leaving Las Vegas and Ray Milland in The Lost Weekend.
Julia, directed by Frenchman Erick Zonca, does not live up to Swinton's tour de force.
After starting out as an intriguing character study, it deteriorates into a convoluted thriller where Julia is terrorised by Mexican thugs who have their own kidnapping plan.
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Cet article présente une liste des normes les plus courantes pour les aciers suivant leur région d'origine. Les normes sont en général issues d'un pays ou d'une région donnés ; ils peuvent cependant être employés dans d'autres régions.
Certaines des normes désignées sont spécifiquement dédiées aux aciers (par exemple les normes AISI) ; pour d'autres il s'agit de normes industrielles plus générales qui traitent entre autres sujets des aciers (JIS, DIN...). Certaines normes possèdent des normes équivalentes dans d'autres normes.
Par régions
International
Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO)
Amérique
American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), États-Unis
ASTM International, American Society for Testing and Materials, États-Unis
SAE International, Society of Automotive Engineers, États-Unis
...
Asie
Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS), Japon
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Europe
Association française de normalisation (AFNOR) ou Marque NF, Norme française, France
BSI Group, British Standard Institute, Royaume-Uni
Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN), Allemagne
Comité européen de normalisation (CEN), Union européenne
(SIS), Suède
Standards d'État dans la Fédération de Russie (GOST) (en russe : , pour ), Russie
...
Propriétaires
Outre les normes publiques, les producteurs d'aciers peuvent créer des normes propriétaires et/ou employer leurs propres désignations pour les nuances d'acier qu'ils commercialisent. Ces désignations peuvent être protégées comme des marques. Les aciers correspondants peuvent être conformes à des normes existantes, peuvent posséder des compositions ou des processus de fabrications (refonte par arcs, frittage...) originaux -brevetées ou non-, voire employer des processus secrets.
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You are here: Main » Venezuelan oil joint ventures switch to Russian bank
Venezuelan oil joint ventures switch to Russian bank
Venezuela's oil minister made a surprise appearance at an energy event in India, as the embattled OPEC producer seeks closer ties with major crude customers in the face of crippling USA sanctions.
The sanctions gave USA oil companies working in Venezuela, including Chevron and oil service firms Halliburton Co, General Electric Co's Baker Hughes and Schlumberger NV, a deadline to halt all operations in the South American country.
The warning comes as global aid has taken center stage in a test of wills between Guaido and President Nicolas Maduro in which Venezuela's armed forces are seen as the pivotal player. "Donald Trump, get out of Venezuela". PDVSA is seeking to retain buyers in other big consuming-countries such as China and India after American refiners halted purchases.
Guaido says Maduro's re-election was fraudulent and as head of the opposition-led National Assembly, he has the constitutional right to invalidate the results and declare himself president until a new election is held.
Venezuela's oil output is now at 1.57 million bpd, Quevedo said.
"We would like to make formal your knowledge of new banking instructions to make payments in USA dollars or euros", wrote PDVSA's finance vice president, Fernando De Quintal, in a letter dated February 8 to the PDVSA unit that supervises its joint ventures.
Venezuela will need to make a lot more such sales to sustain its oil industry.
Sanctions have forced Citgo and other USA refiners to seek crude oil supplies from other nations.
Last year, when asked by Iran for support, OPEC did not issue any formal comments on the USA sanctions on Iran either. After the American restrictions were imposed on January 28, only one tanker has loaded over a 10-day period.
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Citgo Petroleum Corp is a unit of PDVSA and Venezuela's top foreign asset. Maduro has denounced Guaido as a US puppet seeking to foment a coup.
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The U.S. wants to "steal Citgo from Venezuela", Quevedo said on Monday.
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NRL Stats Breakdown Rd 15: Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm
June 28, 2019 ricky Leave a comment
Melbourne Storm hooker and captain Cameron Smith
A grand final rematch from last season, and the tensions are high. The Sydney Roosters got the better of the Melbourne Storm who will be out for blood.
Both these sides are powerhouses and both will want to continue their dominance moving forward.
As always, it should be another tremendously good fixture.
Sydney Roosters v Melbourne Storm Stats Breakdown
The Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm have played each other on 38 occasions; the Roosters have won 17 games, the Storm have won 20 and there has been one draw.
The Roosters need to score just five points to score 700 total points against the Storm. The Storm need just 23 points to score 800 total points against the Roosters.
The first clash between the two sides was in round 21, 1998, in a 32-20 win to the Melbourne Storm.
Top try-scorers in this clash
Anthony Minichiello (SYD) – 10
Billy Slater (MEL) – 9
Marcus Bai (MEL) – 8
Shaun Kenny-Dowall (SYD) – 6
Matt Sing (SYD) – 5
Brad Fittler (SYD) – 5
Craig Fitzgibbon (SYD) – 5
Steve Turner (MEL) – 5
Greg Inglis (MEL) – 5
Cooper Cronk (MEL/SYD) – 5
Top point-scorers in this clash
Cameron Smith (MEL) – 2 tries, 59 goals & 1 field goal (122 pts)
Craig Fitzgibbon (SYD) – 5 tries & 39 goals (98 pts)
Matt Orford (MEL) – 3 tries & 20 goals (52 pts)
James Maloney (MEL/SYD) – 22 goals (44 pts)
Anthony Minichiello (SYD) – 10 tries (40 pts)
Latrell Mitchell (SYD) – 3 tries, 12 goals & 1 field goal (37 pts)
Billy Slater (MEL) – 9 tries (36 pts)
Marcus Bai (MEL) – 8 tries (32 pts)
Steve Turner (MEL) – 5 tries & 3 goals (26 pts)
Shaun Kenny-Dowall (SYD) – 6 tries (24 pts)
Former Sydney Roosters fullback Anthony Minichiello
Head coaching records
Graham Murray (MEL) – 3/4 (75%)
Chris Anderson (MEL) – 3/5 (60%)
Craig Bellamy (MEL) – 16/28 (57.1%)
Brian Smith (SYD) – 2/4 (50%)
Trent Robinson (SYD) – 6/13 (46.2%)
Ricky Stuart (SYD) – 3/7 (42.9%)
Brad Fittler (SYD) – 2/5 (40%)
Phil Gould (SYD) – 1/3 (33.3%)
Mark Murray (MEL) – 1/4 (25%)
Chris Anderson (SYD) – 0/1 (0%)
Players to have played for both sides
Michael Crocker – 2001-2005 (SYD) & 2006-2008 (MEL)
David Kidwell – 2002 (SYD) & 2003-2006 (MEL)
Brett Finch – SYD (2003-2006) & 2009-2010 & 2013 (MEL)
Cooper Cronk – 2004-2017 (MEL) & 2018-2019 (SYD)
Chris Walker – 2003-2005 (SYD) & 2006 (MEL)
George Rose – 2004-2005 (SYD) & 2014 (MEL)
Richard Fa'aoso – 2005 (SYD) & 2012 (MEL)
Nate Myles – 2007-2011 (SYD) & 2017 (MEL)
Sisa Waqa – 2009 (SYD) & 2011-2014 (MEL)
Jason Ryles – 2010-2011 (SYD) & 2012-2013 (MEL)
James Maloney – 2009 (MEL) & 2013-2015 (SYD)
Lagi Setu – 2013 (MEL) & 2015 (SYD)
Biggest winning margins
The Melbourne Storm's biggest win over the Sydney Roosters was a 46-0 romp in round 14, 2016.
The Sydney Roosters biggest triumph over the Melbourne Storm was a 41-6 victory in round 19, 2000.
Players to be sin-binned/sent-off in this fixture
Sam Perrett (SYD) sin-binned in round 2, 2006.
Victor Radley (SYD) sin-binned in round 16, 2018.
Cameron Munster (MEL) sin-binned twice in the 2018 NRL grand final.
Ricky's NRL Interviews Pt 18: Luke Dorn
Luke Dorn during his time at the Manly Sea Eagles
The interviews continue, as we had a chat with Luke Dorn about life, footy, a re-energising English stint and life after the game.
Here are his answers, we hope you enjoy them:
1. What is your earliest memory of rugby league?
My earliest memory was watching the 89 grand final. My grandfather was a Balmain supporter which made me one. I cried when they lost. I was only 7.
2. You played for the Northern Eagles and the Manly Sea Eagles; what do you remember of your debut game and your time at the club?
My debut was a blur. I remember being back in the sheds with guys like Geoff Toovey and Mark Carroll thinking, "wow, this is amazing."
And to play with guys like Steve Menzies and Nik Kosef was incredible.
My first touch was a kick and Luke Ricketson absolutely hammered me after the kick but I bounced up with adrenaline.
We got a penalty and ended up winning the game. It was a great start to my career.
I loved my time at the Eagles. Some of my best friends are from that time.
We were very close and the senior players looked after us so well.
I wasn't there for very long, however, I have a great love for the club still.
3. You made the shift to England and enjoyed success with the London Broncos; what prompted your move to the club?
I was playing reserve grade at the Roosters when the call came. I had a group of friends just move to London to travel and live.
London didn't give me long to decide, so I just went for it. It seemed an incredible opportunity to get paid to play footy in London, so I grabbed it.
I had to pack up and leave in a few weeks. Again, I had a great time in London.
Very much like Melbourne in Australia, you are all from other parts of the world and countries, and you just become such a close family.
We made the playoffs in my first year which was great. It was a wonderful time in my life.
London will always have a special part of me. My eldest daughter Roxy was born there.
I proposed to my wife there also.
4. How different did you find the Super League compared to the NRL?
To be honest, I didn't notice a great difference when I was there. If anything, it was more an open style but the difference between the top teams and bottom teams was the biggest difference overall.
St Helens, Bradford, Leeds and Wigan were all incredible teams full of internationals.
It was always a big task to match them.
5. Your final years of professional rugby league came with the Castleford Tigers where you made the Challenge Cup final; what was it like to play at the Wembley Stadium?
I am going to sound like a broken record, but Castleford was a brilliant time for me. I loved playing there.
The ground is so old and atmospheric. The people are incredibly passionate and loyal and they made me feel very welcome.
I think it was also where I played my best footy.
Daryl Powell had a style that suited me and some great players were added in. I guess it comes with being older and wiser and learning the game better.
Playing at Wembley was easily the best football experience I had.
Such an iconic ground for rugby league and for sport in general. Thinking about walking out still gives me chills.
However, we didn't play very well and lost. But that doesn't take away from good of an experience it was.
6. Post-footy, what are you up to now and do you still have an active interest as a fan?
I am the coach of the mighty Maitland Pumpkin Pickers. I always wanted to come back and contribute to my area where it all started.
And I am glad that I did. Coaching has been great fun. I played the first two years which was great fun.
I actually took my daughter to the Knights game against the Roosters recently, which was the first game I have watched live as a fan since I was probably 16.
It was nice to just watch and enjoy the game. I must admit, the atmosphere made me miss it a little bit.
I head up the corporate division for a company called Minetek. We supply mining equipment such as underground fans.
There is a bit of travel involved with is good fun. I very much enjoy the role as it is primarily about building relationships.
7. If you could give advice to any budding rugby league player, what would it be?
Work as hard as you can, be patient, and take all of your opportunities.
You never know where they will take you.
If you work hard and have a great attitude to learning and development, you can end up anywhere.
Luke Dorn playing for the Maitland Pumpkin Pickers
Ricky's NRL Interviews Pt 14: Martin Lang
June 3, 2019 ricky Leave a comment
Penrith Panthers prop Martin Lang
There's been a bit of a hiatus with the NRL player interviews but it's back and rating to go!
We had a brief chat with former Penrith Panthers, Cronulla Sharks and Queensland Maroons prop, Martin Lang.
A no-nonsense, hard-running and determined forward, Lang was the workhorse of any team he played for and a well-respected player.
Our chat covers his early days of league, his NRL stint and that famous tackle from the 2003 NRL grand final.
1) What are your earliest memories of rugby league?
My father taking me to Lang Park in the 80's to watch State of Origin.
2) Your father John Lang is a name etched in rugby league folklore; what was it like to have him as a father who loved rugby league and how did he help you become a better player and person?
My father is a man of high moral fibre. He provided both myself and my siblings with a wonderful childhood, never putting pressure on us and supporting whatever we chose to do.
He never pushed rugby league onto me. I pushed rugby league onto myself.
3) You made your debut at the Cronulla Sharks in 1996; what do you remember of your first game and were you expecting the call up?
I remember the game well, playing at the SFS against the Roosters alongside Les Davidson was very surreal.
I wasn't really expecting the call up but was being mentioned around the place as I'd had a good year in reserve grade. I was 20 years old.
4) After numerous seasons at the Sharks, you moved to the Panthers in the early 00's; what prompted that move out West?
I went to Penrith to play under Royce Simmons who I have a tremendous amount of respect for, both as a coach and a person.
I didn't re-sign at the Sharks because playing under Chris Anderson wasn't something that appealed to me.
5) Of course, that move out West lead to a premiership with Penrith in 2003; what was it like to lift the premiership trophy with such a talented team?
The premiership with Penrith was the culmination of many years of hard work but not quite getting there.
To win it with my father was special. Dad deserved that more than anyone.
6) We also have to ask – Scotty Sattler's now famous tackle on Todd Byrne on that very game in that very game is still talked about and replayed to this very day; what do you remember of the moment?
The Sattler tackle. It really epitomised who Scott was and how he played his whole career.
Most of the little one percenters that Scott did on the field wouldn't get noticed by the wider public but his teammates and coaches did.
I thought it was fitting that he would finally get the recognition he deserved for a play that he'd be making his entire career.
7) You also played Origin for Queensland; how does Origin differ from the NRL arena and what did mean to you to don the Maroons jersey?
Origin was a very surreal experience. I grew up in Brisbane as an Origin fanatic as a child.
To become an Origin player and have the opportunity to play alongside so many great players I'd admired from afar was an overwhelming experience.
My father and I were the first father/son to do so.
8) After a career that spanned almost a decade, you retired in 2004; what have you been up to in the years since?
I studied at University doing a biomedical/exercise science degree and now work in the medical device industry specialising in the spine area.
Pizza delivery for Ronald McDonald House as Sharks players come to town
The smiles were off the Richter scale last night when @mattmoylan and @chadtownsend10 from @cronullasharks came to the House. #smilesformiles @sharks.haveheart
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Good deeds happen more often than you think in rugby league but often, are not given the light of day via mainstream media channels.
Take Cronulla Sharks players Chad Townsend and Matt Moylan.
The two are stars at their club, busy with training, games, media commitments and much more.
In their own time, however, they took it upon themselves to put a smile on kids' faces.
For those unfamiliar with Ronald McDonald House, the work they do in preserving families and assisting with ill children is tremendous.
Their services allow families to stay close together for love and support, while also keeping them close to the care and medical facilities their child needs.
Quite often, these kids are sad at not being able to lead a normal life like so many of their peers.
This is where actions like these, where footy players go out and deliver pizzas and just talk to the kids, makes so much difference.
The wide grins from the kids tells the whole story and how much visits like these mean to them.
When @mattmoylan and @chadtownsend10 show up with pizza… smiles all around from our families ? thanks for a pretty special evening fellas ??? @cronullasharks
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For more information on the Ronald McDonald House or if you want to donate, visit rmhc_sydney on Instagram or rmhc.org.au.
Garry Jack: What playing for the Tigers meant to me
April 17, 2019 ricky Leave a comment
Balmain Tigers fullback Garry Jack
One of the greatest ever players to don the Balmain Tigers jersey, Garry Jack has long been a fan favourite of the diehards.
Speaking with Westslife Podcast, Garry Jack opened up on his playing career, what the club meant to him and what life has held post-footy.
Jack wears his heart on his sleeve when it comes to the Tigers and he gave his thoughts on where the current team is at.
"I think given that where things were at last year with Ivan Cleary, when I found out he was leaving, I was disappointed," said Jack.
"When I found out we were getting Maguire [Michael] to come on board, I thought that was a better fit for the club."
Looking to improve on previous years, Jack believes the Tigers can push for higher honours.
"They've got a good squad, I think he [Maguire] has a great brain for picking out talent and he will develop these players," said Jack.
Wests Magpies Garry Jack
Jack's rugby league career began far away from the black and white of the Magpies realm in Wollongong.
"I played for Wests Illawarra which is the Red Devils down there from U7's all the way through to first-grade," the Balmain legend continued.
"My father played down there, my grandfather played down there, so I'm from a football family."
Jack played alongside another Balmain legend in Steve 'Blocker' Roach, one of the club's greatest ever props.
"Blocker [Steve Roach] was the year behind me and we played U17's together," Jack said.
"We went to the same high school, Blocker and I.
"He went to Balmain as a junior and I stayed at Wests Illawarra."
Balmain Tigers prop Steve Roach, long-time teammate of Garry Jack.
It was then a catch-up following a touch footy game that would change the trajectory of Jack's rugby league career forever.
"I was offered a trial and a chance to get fit and so I drove up there every day," Jack said, excited at the opportunity.
"Garry Dowling, Johnny Ribot, Terry Lamb, Allan Neale were all there.
"We all trained with the first-grade squad; I was just one of the young fellas coming through.
"I played the trials and Roy Masters pulled me aside and wanted to offer me a contract."
Balmain Tigers legend Garry Jack playing against the Parramatta Eels
The decision at the time for a young Jack was not easy but the chance in Sydney was too hard to give up.
"My dad was with me and I said I didn't want to come to Sydney, I wanted to stay in Wollongong," Jack said, telling the story.
"He said it was a great opportunity to come up and I think you're going to end up as a five-eighth, not as a fullback.
"That's what his advice to me was. That was good advice from Roy, hehe."
The move to Wests led to a move to Balmain where Jack truly hit his stride as a player.
"There were about four clubs interested in me [Canberra, Eastern Suburbs, Illawarra and Balmain]," said Jack of the interest in him at the time.
"I suppose the biggest factor was that Keith Barnes came to my house in Sydney and he was good mates with the recruitment officer back in those days.
"We had a chat for three hours and he told me wanted a fullback for the future.
The powerhouse 1989 Balmain team featuring Garry Jack, Paul Sironen, Steve Roach and Wayne Pearce.
"They had Wayne Pearce coming through, a guy called Benny Elias coming through.
"I took a couple of weeks to decide but then I called him back and said I'd love to join the club, so I did."
Although Jack's Balmain side made two grand finals and lost both, the former fullback has watched them back since and forgot just how good they were.
"We actually did sit together once at Fox Studios in 2005," Jack reminisced.
"We sat in a nice big booth there and watched the game. I'd never seen the game from 89 in 2005.
"My recollection of it after watching was what a great game it actually was! I was just so disappointed that we had lost."
Australian representative Garry Jack
Jack also played for both the Sheffield Eagles and the Salford Red Devils in England, and opened up on the English game and his experiences there.
"It was a lot of fun. I was there for three years," said Jack.
"I went to Sheffield Eagles in 1992-93 and had a great time over there. They were a young team and we made the final of the Yorkshire Cup."
"The following year I was approached by Salford as a player-coach for a year and then coach the next year.
"I loved being a full-time professional and loved my time as coach for Salford."
That experience as player-coach at Salford fuelled Jack's desire to look at long-term coaching back in Australia.
"I loved coaching at Salford and a personal goal of mine was to try and come back here and coach in Australia," Jack said.
Garry Jack during his time at Salford
When his time in England came to an end, Jack still felt fit enough to play on.
As luck would have it, he would rejoin the Balmain side alongside former team-mate Ellery Hanley.
"I feel really good," Jack said, who was 34 at the time.
"I trained hard for six weeks, spoke to the club and when I got back to Australia, the club and Wayne Pearce gave me an opportunity.
"I played 11 games to end the year and I like to think I helped them there to steady the ship."
Balmain meant so much to Jack and he enjoyed his second stint as much as his first.
"I was very fortunate; Balmain fans gave me a great reception when I left in 92," he said.
"I loved all my time at Balmain. I just loved the club, the joint and made plenty of great mates and memories from that era.
Balmain Tigers utility Ellery Hanley, a team-mate of Garry Jack's.
As most players do, you learn that life is not all about footy and that pre-planning for your life post retirement is more important than ever.
"For the last 12 months, I've worked for the TAB," said Jack.
"The last six months, that has led me into the Digital Acquisitions which means when you go to a hotel or club and you're on your phone, I help sign people up on the TAB app.
"I have a lot of younger people and students going around to hotels and that sort of stuff.
"I'm responsible for their training."
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Storm rattle the Eels back to 16th
August 17, 2018 Victoria Leave a comment
The Melbourne Storm took to AAMI Park looking to break a rare losing streak and secure equal first place while Parramatta Eels were looking to continue a rare winning streak and avoid the wooden spoon.
The game went much more in the way of the home side as they rattled the bottom ladder team to secure a 20-4 win despite an injury to captain Cameron Smith.
Melbourne were out to prove their dominance early in the game with 4 repeat sets forcing Parramatta to defend strong early on.
Will Chambers finally broke the Parramatta defense after beating George Jennings for the retrieval of a floating kick to score Melbourne's first points.
The two teams fought hard for the remainder of the half, however, Parramatta's lack of discipline secured a handy 10-point lead for the Storm with Smith kicking two penalty goals.
With 10 minutes to go in the half, Cameron Smith left the field with a back injury after an awkward tackle from Parramatta enforcer Nathan Brown.
The injury was deemed severe enough to keep Smith out for the remainder of the game and cement concern amongst the fans.
Parramatta came out firing in the second half, however, Melbourne's defensive pressure managed to hold them out despite multiple repeat sets.
The visitors were granted a prime opportunity when Cameron Munster was sin binned, although they were unable to capitalise on this advantage.
With a player in the bin and their captain in the sheds, the Storm dug deep and found their next points through Nelson Asofa-Solomona who steamrolled over multiple Eels defenders to get the ball down.
Parramatta's lack of composure and defensive pressure from the Storm kept them scoreless and obviously rattled.
The Storm strengthened their lead with a try to Curtis Scott who took on a tired, disheartened Parramatta defensive line.
The home team were unable to keep the boys in blue and gold pointless however with Clinton Gutherson showing incredible acrobatic skills to put a Brad Takairangi ball down in the corner.
A late no try to Mitchell Moses kept Parramatta's final tally at 4 and the Melbourne Storm equal first.
Eels coach Brad Arthur did not mince words. A lack of execution is what cost his side.
"We created some opportunities that we didn't take – you can't do that against close to the top side in the competition," he said.
"We were our own worst enemy.
"We needed more patience at the try line.
"We don't need to score off every play.
We needed to be more patient and build some pressure on the try line."
The big talking point will be the Cameron Smith injury, though there was some positive news with it, for it could just be back spasms.
"Cameron [Smith] just had a spasm in joints in his back which he's had before," Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy said.
"I don't know if there will be X-rays or anti-inflammatories.
I don't think it's anything too serious but how serious is, I don't know, especially with backs."
3. Brodie Croft
2. Jesse Bromwich
1. Dale Finucane
The Surprise of the Sydney Roosters is Not a Surprise At All
July 30, 2018 Victoria Leave a comment
Trent Robinson came into action for the Sydney Roosters 5 years ago in 2013. Since then, each season seems to have gone along the same path – aside from the 2016 season which many are still scratching their heads over.
In his debut season as coach for the tri coloured boys from Bondi, Robinson found himself with the minor premiership crown.
This accomplishment however, came very unexpected for many particularly the South Sydney Rabbitohs. This was a season in which the Rabbitohs dominated for a large portion of the season. They enjoyed a glorious 12 weeks on top of the ladder before the Roosters took over at the tail end of the season. From there, the most entertaining cat and mouse chase came alive as the two fought for the minor premiership. Eventually, with an incredibly point differential of +315 the Roosters were crowned minor premiers.
Four weeks later, they were holding the trophy high and mighty in front of a sold out ANZ stadium. Not a bad start for the new boy in town.
2014 came along and fans were feeling déjà vu.
The Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles were sitting nice and pretty on the top of the ladder for 10 weeks from round 15 onwards. They had one week where the Panthers took over due to point differential but the moment passed very quickly and the Sea Eagles enjoyed 8 weeks on top of the ladder looking like sure minor premiers.
They lost in round 26. The Roosters did not.
By point differential, the Roosters took home the minor premiership and finished the season in the preliminary finals after falling short to the Rabbitohs who went on to win the whole thing.
2015. Same deal.
The Brisbane Broncos led the competition for 11 weeks, until round 24 when the Roosters took over and won the minor premiership.
2016 is the dark year for Coach Robinson. A year that he definitely does not want to remember and would very happily bury it dead. Let's call this year the exception to the rule.
2017 was dominated by the Melbourne Storm in every single way. They seemed to have won the premiership back in round 3 however, the Sydney Roosters still gave them a good run for their money. Recovering from a year from hell, Robinson kicked his team into action however the trend still followed. The run home didn't fully take place until the tail end of the season.
Whether it's the impact that State of Origin has on the competition or something else, I don't know. History does not lie however.
Under the guidance of Trent Robinson, the Sydney Roosters have not been a long running, dominating team in the NRL.
They are not a poor team by any means.
They are a team however, that peaks late. They peak when it well and truly matters.
Can history repeat itself this year? With the way Cooper Cronk, James Tedesco, Luke Keary, Latrell Mitchell, Victor Radley etc etc are firing? Yes. It definitely can.
Reflecting on the past 5 years I find it incredibly fitting that the Sydney Roosters have an extremely high chance of winning the minor premiership and the NRL premiership come September.
Former NRL prop Mose Masoe re-signs with Hull KR
Hull KR prop Mose Masoe
Now making a name for himself in the Super League, former NRL prop Mose Masoe has re-signed with Hull KR.
The hulking prop has agreed to a three-year extension with the Rovers.
Since joining from the St George Illawarra Dragons, Masoe has played 25 games for the Rovers, scoring three tries.
Ultimately, there was just one place he wanted to be at and that was Hull KR.
"I'm stoked with the new contract," said Masoe.
"There's a lot of great people at this club and I'm happy to be staying here."
With family such a key part of Masoe's culture, their wellbeing is important and they have settled in well.
"Off the field, my family have really settled into the area," continued the prop.
"One of my kids is at school, the other is enjoying nursery and my missus is in a routine.
We've all been made to feel welcome and a happy family makes life easier for me.
Everything is going well and whilst that might not have always shown on the field, we've got a great group of boys here and that made this decision even easier."
Masoe went on to praise the side for their tenacity and knows that they can become even better.
"It's been a tough year for injuries but it's good to have a lot of the lads back now because I see a lot of potential in this side," continued Masoe.
"We've got some good older guys and some great young kids coming through.
"We've lost some real 50/50 matches this season where I don't think we were mentally ready, but everybody across the club is working hard to get better."
"We've beaten some top teams and come really close against some others.
"Putting that together consistently is key for us moving forward, but I don't think we are far off."
Masoe believes in the ability of his side and wants to do his part to help Hull KR finish the season well.
"I believe in that process and if we can keep working on those combinations and people stay healthy, then we can give it a good shot at the back end of the year," continued Masoe.
"For me personally, I've been pretty happy with how I've been going but I've still got a lot of things to work on, which is good.
I know deep down that there's still more I could be contributing to the team, but I'm just happy to be back playing footy week in, week out for a great club."
Storm prove far too clinical for Warriors
March 11, 2017 ricky Leave a comment
Cameron Munster
The Melbourne Storm will tell you that whilst it might not have been their best performance, they will take the win as they cruised to a 26-10 win over the New Zealand Warriors in Auckland last night.
With torrential rain threatening to make conditions difficult for both sides, the Storm proved that they can adapt to any conditions, making just 7 errors.
Whilst it is not a long-term thing, the loss of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck due to concussion hurt the Warriors chances in a game that they failed to wrestle any momentum in.
Just seven minutes into the game, the Storm were on the board with Cronk and Kenny Bromwich combining and they could have had another one had the bunker not denied them a try.
The Warriors fought their way back into the contest at this point and scored two unanswered tries to take the lead before the Storm retook the lead through a Cheyse Blair try.
This marked a momentous occasion in the game for Storm captain Cameron Smith who became the first Queenslander and forward to score 2000 points.
As the second half began, the Warriors should have scored again but Solomone Kata dropped the ball over the line in a handling error that ended up costing the Warriors.
In the end, further tries to winger Suliasi Vunivalu and Cooper Cronk plus a penalty goal by Smith sealed the Storm's second win of the season.
Smith praised his side's defence and knew they had to play a certain way in light of the conditions.
"We tried to kick long early … a combination of controlling the footy and tackling well, I thought our defence was great tonight, had a lot of intensity and energy, " Smith said.
"Nice to be able to get two wins away on the road.
"We chanced our arm a bit and I think the Warriors tonight too so I thought it was a high quality game for the conditions."
Player of the Game:
3. Cameron Munster
2. Cooper Cronk
Shaun Johnson
Melbourne Storm 26 (Kenny Bromwich, Cheyse Blair, Suliasi Vunivalu, Cooper Cronk tries; Cameron Smith 5 goals) defeated New Zealand Warriors 10 (Tuimoala Lolohea, Shaun Johnson tries; Johnson 1 goal) at Mt Smart Stadium. Half-time: 12-10. Crowd: 9,811.
Ricky's NRL Previews Pt 8: North Queensland Cowboys
February 13, 2017 ricky Leave a comment
A team regarded by many as their second favourite, the North Queensland Cowboys captured their elusive premiership in 2015 and are on the hunt for another. With virtually the same team at their disposal yet again, you can bet your house that they will challenge for the title once again. That task is always made more comforting when you have the world's best half in Johnathan Thurston at your disposal.
As for their team, as mentioned above, there has been little change. The one major change, however, and a big talking point among the fans is the prop rotation. With the departure of James Tamou, a spot has opened up on the bench for a talented Cowboys youngster to cement it, make an impression and convince Paul Green that they are the man for the job. Whilst it looks likely that Scott Bolton will move into the now vacant starting role, the battle for the last couple of bench spots heats up.
Last year, John Asiata and Patrick Kaufusi were both in and out of first-grade and it is expected that they will be the two that battle it out for the vacant spot. Both hard running forwards in their own right, they have a big task ahead of them to fill the shoes of the impact off the bench that was Bolton. Not beyond them, the pre-season trials will be indicative of just how well accustomed they will be to making the next step. A smokey for the spot and one that is perhaps less talked about than the aforementioned to is Sam Hoare. A talented forward in his own right, his opportunities have been somewhat limited but not due to ability, rather injury. Fully fit, he now has the chance to make a claim of his own, as the Cowboys so desperately search for an impact forward.
Without question, the biggest talking point out of the Cowboys camp and among their fans and NRL fans in general is, what will the club do with Kalyn Ponga in season 2017? The NRL world knows that he is off to the Knights in 2018 but what to do in the meantime is the thought on everyone's mind. His talent has been on display since he made his NRL debut in the back end of the finals series last year and again during the recent NRL Auckland Nines tournament. However, with Ponga stating that he is not expecting to start Rd 1 and coach Paul Green saying that Ponga will not be starting, just how much of the talented rookie will we see in season 2017?
Is it worth the Cowboys playing him and helping him to gain the match fitness and the game time, knowing full well that in 2018, he will no longer be with the club? With their side full of experience and set in stone, fans may want Ponga in the team regardless but at present, you would have to imagine that he will only play if there are injuries or suspensions.
With a team like the Cowboys, much of their chances for premiership success hinge on the success, form and consistency of star playmaker Johnathan Thurston. However, much like the success of their 2015 premiership win, they have the right amount of balance to make a serious tilt at the title once again.
We saw that determination through the likes of Jason Taumalolo, who enjoyed a career-best season last year that saw him as the joint winner of the Dally M Award and the Lock of the Year.
His form will have to be much the same and the others will have to step up and play their role if the Cowboys are to emulate their 2015 success.
Best Buy: The Cowboys have not recruited too many new players but the one standout as best buy on their list is Ben Hampton. A genuine utility, Hampton is a nifty, crafty player that had flashes of brilliance to produce good form. With a bench utility spot for grabs, it is a chance for Hampton to gain some consistent form and cement a spot in the side for the majority of the season. That seems a mere formality if the reported sides are to be believed but the selections come Rd 1 will be the ultimate factor, once Paul Green decides on the precise make-up of his squad.
Best Emerging Talent: To date, we have only seen him at Nines games and trials but it is just a matter of time before Gideon Gela-Mosby makes an NRL debut. A quick, pacey winger, aptly referred to as GGM, many Cowboys fans see him as the club's future on the wing. A gifted player, he make the most of the opportunities he does get, illustrating his desire and love for the game and for the Cowboys club to try and earn that spot. Whilst the winger spots at the Cowboys are set in stone at present, should an injury arise, he may well be first cab off the rank in light of Ponga's departure next season. He has been highly rated by Cowboys fans for the last few seasons, ever since he broke the Holden Cup record for most tries in a season.
2016 gains: Ben Hampton, Shane Wright & Corey Jensen.
Our predicted Cowboys line-up at full strength:
Lachlan Coote
Kyle Feldt
Justin O'Neill
Antonio Winterstein
Johnathan Thurston (C)
Matt Scott (C)
Jake Granville
Scott Bolton
Gavin Cooper
Ethan Lowe
Jason Taumalolo
14. Ben Hampton
15. Coen Hess
16. Patrick Kaufusi
17. John Asiata
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Q: xCode returns 'timed out waiting for app to launch' error when I trying deploy PhoneGAP app on the device I tried to deploy PhoneGAP HelloWorld test app on the device.
I am using XCode 4.6/iOS 6.1 SDK and I want to deploy app on the iOS 5.1.1 device.
The Project is in debug mode.
When I tried it, xCode returned timed out waiting for app to launch error.
Why is this happening?
A: I had the same problem. I was using an ad hoc profile for debugging. Try with development profile and it will work. Ad hoc works unexpectedly for debugging.
A: You may need to turn off ad-hoc provisioning profile.
A: Check in your code perhaps you use Adhoc provisioning profile in debug mode. If your problem
is not solve then restart your device. Sometimes this type of behavior is seen.
A: Changing the AdHoc Provisioning for a standard Development / Team Provisioning worked for me.
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Crimes Against Christmas at the Lichfield Garrick, Lichfield
Director: Craig Sanders
Writer: Feargus Woods Dunlop
Theatres across the country are oozing with Pantomimes galore. While also housing a Pantomime the Lichfield Garrick have collaborated with New Old Friends to bring a brand new comic gem to their Studio space.
The story loosely follows Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None but instead of 10 Little Drummer Boys it has a festive spin by using the Twelve Days of Christmas. The story follows Art Detective Mr Artridge, played by a Feargus Woods Dunlop as he recalls a Christmas experience he certainly hasn't forgotten about. Dunlop is a very strong anchor to the production and keeps the focus and concentration through what could have been a production filled it with chaos.
The rest of the company forms four Actors including: Heather Westwell, Dan Winter and Jonny Mclean who bring 13 characters to life between them. Each one has been masterfully crafted to ensure they maintain a clear difference in identity while also keeping each one fresh and as full of life as the other.
The script successfully emulates the tension and gripping nature of a whodunit while also blending it with a lot of strong comedic one-liners and hilarious wordplay. The basis of the play may be straightforward but it has plenty of twists and turns to keep it gripping and the audience engaging right until the concluding moments.
Set within the small and intimate Garrick Theatre Studio, the scenery by Carl Davis is inventive and works as a splendid and sinister backdrop to the production. Paul Dodgson's score works at balancing the upbeat undertones while not detracting away from the murderous and drama filled production. Liz Porrett's lighting also works well to snap away from the action to focus on Artridge's thoughts.
With a strong script and wonderful characters, it's easy to enjoy this production. While this certainly is one for the adults, the humour involved is enough to entertain even the most dry humored of people. It's billed as an anti-panto and that certainly is what it is. All in all, it's a great night of adult-only entertainment with a story that focuses as much about the why, as it does on the what's happening.
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In today's car market really most people aren't looking for the fancy sedan anymore there looking at crossovers and trucks.
Right now the average new car cost close to $40K kind of pricey if you ask me especially when the new car loan is at $31,400. No wonder people going with the pre-owned cars off the car lots.
Most car buyers can save around $10K to $12K. Some car buyers look for used cars under $10K and who can blame them. You don't want to lose it all just for a car.
Used cars in Lynn Massachusetts might just be the perk you are looking for well we hope. You can't really trust any analysts in this market as most of the time they are wrong.
Used cars are numbers are going up with units sold that could be good but bad for new car dealers that want to sell 150 cars a month or so.
There is a lot of people I talk to that say they gear towards used cars because they're cheaper in Lynn Massachusetts and car dealers want to sell most of the time as long as you have a down payment of some kind for the used car.
If you hit the car dealership just at the right time you may even be able to get a car deal like no money down car payments in Lynn Massachusetts but you have to be careful of that because you want to be on the right side of the vehicle.
Putting $500 down on a used car in Lynn Massachusetts is a good start or even $1,000 down will help.
See one of the issues I see is that automakers are not trying to stay in touch with the car buyers demands and that cause issues at the car dealerships.
If you don't build a car that people want they, most likely will keep what they have or go looking to compare or just look at a two-year-old car, the insurance is going to be cheaper and possible the maintenance on it will too.
Financing a used car is always going to be cheaper but being connected to the wrong car dealership in Lynn MA can be a pain. So let us start the path for you and get you into an affordable used car. No sense in overspending for a car that doesn't work financially for you. |
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Organizations use many ways to hold "discussions." A public forum such as an Exchange Public Folder or a newsgroup can be used. Emails can be sent back and forth, thus creating an email thread. A conference call can take place, or a face-to-face meeting can be scheduled. However, usually the discussion does not take place in a vacuum; it is generally related to a project, task, or issue that the organization needs to resolve. Therefore, it would be much more effective to have all the information relevant to the discussion available, including an organized grouping of the discussion items and responses.
With SharePoint, a discussion thread can be created on a team site or in a document library, thus linking the discussion to the other content available on the site. The discussion can be organized by conversation so that you can see a user's entry and the associated responses all together. A feature of SharePoint that is of great benefit in the area of discussions is the ability to create an alert for the discussion. By doing this, the user is notified when the discussion changes—in other words, when a response has been posted. This saves the user from having to continually check back to see whether anyone has responded.
Getting feedback on a new process or procedure.
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Eosiniphilic Esophagitis in Infants and Toddlers: What the Pediatric Feeding Therapist should Know by Claire Miller Ph.D.
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General paediatrics (all childhood conditions), neonates and epilepsy.
Training & background:
Dr Devereux qualified in 1992 and began working in paediatrics in 1994, training in Essex and East London. In 2002 she began practising as a Consultant Paediatrician at the North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH). In 2005 paediatric services transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital where Dr Devereux became the Clinical Lead for paediatrics and since the transfer back to NMUH in 2010 she has become the Clinical Director responsible for Maternity, Neonatal, Paediatric, and Gynaecology Services. She is an Advanced Paediatric Life Support and Neonatal Life Support Instructor, and also a trained Educational Supervisor for junior doctors and an appraiser for other consultants. She has a number of Clinical Excellence Awards and remains committed to continuing her professional development.
Dr Devereux has extensive Paediatric experience within a highly diverse, multicultural environment. Her day-to-day practice includes the care of preterm and newborn babies, acutely unwell or critically-ill children, as well as the out-patient management of all general paediatric conditions of babies and children aged 0 – 16. Her consultations are age appropriate taking into account the developmental needs of the child or young person.
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Take a closer look at the bottom of the new beautiful Morkanaut. There are three guys that appear to be mega armor nobz. They appear to be new sculpts. Maybe that plastic kit we keep hearing about? The head and chest on the left most model are definitely different than the current finecast models. Thoughts? |
Using data for a large sample of manufacturing and service sectors in 14 EU countries, this paper shows that the value added and TFP growth rate differential between high and low human capital intensive industries is greater in countries with low than countries with high levels of employment protection legislation. We also find that such negative effect of EPL is slightly stronger for countries near the technology frontier, in the manufacturing sector and after the 1990s. We interpret these results suggesting that technology adoption depends on the skill level of the workforce and on the capacity of firms to adjust employment as technology changes: therefore, firing costs have a stronger impact in sectors where technical change is more skill-biased and technology adoption more important. |
Environmental flows are the acceptable flow regimes that are required to maintain a river in the desired environmental state or predetermined state.
In a significant development, the Central government on Wednesday notified the minimum environmental flows for River Ganga that will be maintained at various locations on the river.
Terming it a significant development, Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari said that the notification of e-flow for the river would go a long way in ensuring its Aviralta or continuous flow.
"This is a very significant moment. The discussions on notifying e flow of Ganga have been going on for a long time. We have taken this step to ensure a minimum amount of flow in the river," Gadkari said in a press release issued by the Ministry of Water Resources.
He also added that the draft Ganga Act will soon be sent to the Cabinet for approval. |
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Girls in Aviation Day Already Set for 2016
Fantastic outcome of first Girls in Aviation Day calls for repeat effort
The success of Women in Aviation International's first Girls in Aviation Day requires a repeat performance in 2016. The 2016 Girls in Aviation Day is officially set for Saturday, September 24, 2016. Plans are already underway to make this event even bigger and better than the first.
A survey of the 49 WAI chapters in seven countries that participated in the first Girls in Aviation Day revealed:
45% of WAI chapters rated their event as "Perfect!" with an additional 39% rating it "Really a good day with a few bumps here and there."
The smallest event hosted eight girls and the largest saw an estimated 650 girls participate.
The age range of participating girls spans from 4 years old to 18 years old.
75% of the Girls in Aviation Day events took place at airports/FBOs with an additional 18% taking place at an aviation museum.
The majority of WAI chapters partnered with aviation companies, members of the military, airlines, airport authorities, sororities, schools and universities, aircraft manufacturers, EAA chapters, and other groups to present Girls in Aviation Day.
When asked what the most popular activity of Girls in Aviation Day was for the participants, the chapter answers included simulator flying, airport tours, hangar scavenger hunts, dressing in aviation gear, ATC tours, exploring a 737-300, using aviation mechanics' tools, learning the phonetic alphabet, "climbing around the MH-60S Navy helicopter" and more. One WAI chapter contact wrote, "They seemed to all be extremely energetic about sitting in the cockpit of the jets."
Media attention from the general media was all positive. Chapter publicity efforts resulted in coverage in local newspapers ranging from Nairobi's (Nigeria) Daily Nation to The Salt Lake Tribune. Social media buzzed with photos and enthusiastic comments, including a glowing report on Amy Poehler's Smart Girls website (www.amysmartgirls.com) called, "The Sky's the Limit: Celebrating the First Annual Girls in Aviation Day." In a report by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), whose members took part in several Girls in Aviation Day events, one young participant in Raleigh, North Carolina, is quoted as saying, "This is the best day of my life!"
"The best statistic that came out of our survey, though, is that 91% of our chapters say that they would 'enthusiastically' host another Girls in Aviation Day. Nine percent more said they would 'probably' host another event and no one said no to next year," says WAI President Dr. Peggy Chabrian.
More information on Girls in Aviation Day may be found at www.wai.org/events/giad_2015.cfm.
Women in Aviation, International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing networking, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women and men who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. For more information, contact WAI at 3647 State Route 503 South, West Alexandria, OH 45381, Phone (937) 839-4647; Fax (937) 839-4645 or through www.wai.org.
Note to Editors: The 27th Annual International Women in Aviation Conference will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee from March 10-12, 2016. For more information, visit www.wai.org.
Molly Martin, Outreach Director
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Women in Aviation International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing networking, mentoring and scholarship opportunities for women and men who are striving for challenging and fulfilling careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. For more information, contact WAI at 3647 State Route 503 South, West Alexandria, OH 45381, Phone 937-839-4647; Fax 937-839-4645 or through www.wai.org.
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Labor Unions And Lawmakers In California Agree On Minimum Wage Increase
Capital Public Radio | By Ben Adler
Published March 28, 2016 at 4:00 PM EDT
KELLY MCEVERS, HOST:
California is about to become the first state with a minimum wage of $15 an hour. The governor has struck a deal with labor unions over the objections of business groups. Capital Public Radio's Ben Adler reports from Sacramento.
BEN ADLER, BYLINE: Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown hasn't been the biggest fan of minimum wage increases. When he signed the most recent one into law a few years back, he insisted on a slower phasing period and blocked an automatic cost-of-living increase.
And earlier this year, he raised concerns over the high cost to the state budget. But in announcing this latest deal today at the state capital, Brown called it a special occasion.
JERRY BROWN: It's a matter of economic justice, it makes sense, and will help our entire state do much better for its citizens.
ADLER: Republicans and business groups quickly criticized the deal. Assembly GOP Leader Chad Mayes has made fighting California's high poverty rate a top priority. He says $15 an hour might make sense in San Francisco but would hurt businesses and employees in less prosperous parts of the state.
CHAD MAYES: The reason people are even talking about increasing the minimum wage is because things cost too dang much here in California. Until we fix the root cause, which is the policies that we've put in place here in this building, we're not going to solve the problem.
ADLER: California's minimum wage is currently $10 an hour. The agreement would gradually raise it to $15 by 2022 with an extra year for smaller businesses. Then there would be automatic increases with inflation. Democratic State Senate Leader Kevin de Leon calls the deal ambitious but smart.
KEVIN DE LEON: The reason why I say smart is because we have exit off-ramps in the event that the economy slows down dramatically, employment shoots up high. We have some very prudent mechanisms to slow it down so we don't hurt businesses.
ADLER: Unions pushing for a November ballot measure with faster increases and no off-ramps say they'll stand down if this deal is approved. That's why the governor suggested business groups would be cutting their own throat if they lobbied against it.
Even though he's a Democrat, Brown has often sided with business groups in recent years against what Republican political consultant Beth Miller calls a very liberal California legislature.
BETH MILLER: Now having said that, he has tried to move the needle on some things that the business community was not supportive of. But it's a different legislature right now given that there's a lot of moderate Democrats.
ADLER: Many of them elected with support from business groups. California may become the first state to pass a $15 minimum wage, but it might not be the first state to pay one. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for a $15 minimum wage to take effect in 2019, three years before California.
For NPR News, I'm Ben Adler in Sacramento. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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Review joins Chamber, library to host candidate forums
Tuesday, February 5th, 2019 1:46 PM
By Editorial
Don't miss your chance to see candidates debating the issues that matter to you in the coming election.
This election season, Forest Park Review is pleased to partner with several community organizations to host candidate forums for the mayor and village council races, as well as the District 91 and District 209 board of education spots.
Two challengers have emerged for the mayor's space, where a single vacancy will open come April; nine will compete for the village council, where four spots will open; and seven have emerged for both the District 91 and 209 races. The election is April 2.
The Review will partner with the Forest Park Chamber of Commerce and Development to host a forum for D91 and D209 candidates at 6:30 p.m. on March 6 at Forest Park Middle School (FPMS), 925 Beloit Ave.
We will also partner with the chamber to hold a forum for mayor and commissioner candidates at 6:30 p.m. on March 21 at FPMS, 925 Beloit Ave.
Finally, we will hold a separate forum — in partnership with the Forest Park Public Library — from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on March 10 in the Austin Room of the library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, for just the mayoral candidates.
All candidates have been invited to attend these community events.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come to these free forums. The Review and our partners also invite residents to submit questions to candidates before the debate. If you have a burning question or topic you would like candidates to answer, please send it to Staff Reporter Nona Tepper at [email protected] before the event. You can also call her at 708-613-3325. We will do our best to make sure everyone's voice is heard.
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The church stewards, together with the minister, provide leadership and help in all areas of the churches activities and they uphold and act upon the decisions and policies of the Church Council. If you have any questions, concerns or comments pleae do talk to one of the stewards. They value both positive and negative comments!
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Sapcote Methodist Church along with the other churces in the Hinckley Circuit are currently following the 5 Practices of Fruitful Congregations. Watch this space to find out how this is affecting our Church practice! Exciting times ahead! |
On December 21, 2017, an historic vote took place in the United Nations General Assembly, in which a resounding majority (128 votes in favour, nine against, 35 abstaining) supported a Resolution condemning Trump's attempt to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Sadly for Canadians, Canada, represented by Ambassador Marc-André Blanchard, chose to abstain.
Trump's plan would have contradicted the UN Partition Plan for Palestine of 1947, which classified Jerusalem as an international city. The Trump administration's attempt to overturn the international community's wishes, if it had succeeded, would have conferred a false legitimacy on Israel's illegal activities in East Jerusalem and the occupied Palestinian territory.
On December 21, CUSJ was one of many organizations that signed on to a letter urging the Canadian government to stand up to the United States government on this issue.
United Nations Security Council resolutions on Jerusalem, including SCR 252 (1968), SCR 267 (1969), SCR 465, SCRs 476 and 478 (1980), and SCR 2334 (2016) and the principles of international law, ban the establishment of diplomatic missions, the transfer of embassies or the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Attempting to recognize the city of Jerusalem as the capital of the occupying power is something only a bully would do. Many would have considered this a provocation aimed at the Palestinian people, at Muslims and Christians who are spiritually attached to the city, and indeed, at peace-loving peoples the world over.
The NDP was quick to register its disappointment. The Green Party, too, had previously written a letter calling on the Canadian government to use diplomacy to formally condemn the US's move. Certainly the Canadian government is coming across as something of an outlier in all this. It appears to be the only G7 country (except, of course, the US) that didn't vote Yes to the resolution. What would Desmond Tutu say?
A common border and precarious NAFTA negotiations placed Canada (and Mexico) in a delicate situation.
For generations, Canada has sided with the USA on Middle East issues. Since Israel has essentially dictating US foreign policy in the Middle East, this meant that Canada was also taking sides and voting with Israel. This situation was never more evident than during the odious Harper era when he unflinchingly supported Israel's activities – even when Israel was slaughtering civilians under the guise of war.
In this case Canada could have bowed to US pressure and voted against the UN resolution or voted it's conscience (and stated foreign policy position) by voting in favour of the resolution. Not wanting to poke the bear, Canada chose to do neither by abstaining.
That abstention settled nothing. It will take NAFTA to determine whether Canada is either a worthy neighbour or a supplicant.
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Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is an investigational technique.
For young women at high risk of ovarian failure, or for whom other options may not be suitable, ovarian tissue storage may be considered.
Ovarian tissue excision of part of one ovary (or occasionally a whole ovary) may be considered in young women who have a high risk of premature ovarian failure from their cancer treatment.
The process requires extensive counseling with a fertility specialist (and also a fertility counselor if appropriate), followed by a laparoscopic procedure to remove the tissue, which is then sliced up into very small segments and frozen. If a young woman subsequently suffers from permanent ovarian failure, the tissue slices can be grafted back into the pelvis and/or ovarian remnant. After 4 to 9 months the grafted tissue starts to function, with the development of follicles which contain oocytes and produce hormones. In some cases, spontaneous fertility is restored but often IVF is required to obtain oocytes, which are then fertilised and transferred.
The ovarian tissue should be assessed histologically and by other techiniques specific for the particular type of cancer (e.g. immunohistochemistry or molecular testing) for the presence of cancer cells or markers, both at the time of tissue excision and prior to grafting to minimise the risk of tumour cell transmission in the graft.
Currently this process of restoring fertility with creation of usable embryos must be considered investigational. Most reports detail restoration of ovarian function, but obtaining good quality embryos is extremely labour-intensive with high attrition rates and usually many attempts are required. Although over 14 births have now been reported from this technique, achieving a pregnancy cannot yet be viewed as a certain outcome.
Any laparoscopic technique is associated with a small risk of complications, such as infection, bleeding and perforation of bowel, bladder or blood vessel. The risk of a life-threatening complication is extremely remote.
The anesthetic risk may be significant in a patient who has a large mediastinal mass. There is also a theoretical risk of tumour cell transmission in the grafted tissue. This has been demonstrated in investigational models. The risk is minimised by comprehensive assessment of slices of the tissue by the techniques most appropriate for each particular tumour type.
The cost of the retrieval procedure and the grafting procedure is that of any laparoscopic surgery. The tissue processing, histological and other testing is negotiated with the individual institution performing the testing. In some institutions there will be a yearly storage fee for the ovarian tissue.
Currently there are investigational models for 'whole ovary' cryopreservation, but this is not yet offered as routine clinical procedure.
↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Meirow D, Ben Yehuda D, Prus D, Poliack A, Schenker JG, Rachmilewitz EA, et al. Ovarian tissue banking in patients with Hodgkin's disease: is it safe? Fertil Steril 1998 Jun;69(6):996-8 Abstract available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9627281.
↑ Kim SS, Radford J, Harris M, Varley J, Rutherford AJ, Lieberman B, et al. Ovarian tissue harvested from lymphoma patients to preserve fertility may be safe for autotransplantation. Hum Reprod 2001 Oct;16(10):2056-60 Abstract available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11574491.
↑ Shaw JM, Bowles J, Koopman P, Wood EC, Trounson AO. Fresh and cryopreserved ovarian tissue samples from donors with lymphoma transmit the cancer to graft recipients. Hum Reprod 1996 Aug;11(8):1668-73 Abstract available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8921114.
↑ Bittinger SE, Nazaretian SP, Gook DA, Parmar C, Harrup RA, Stern CJ. Detection of Hodgkin lymphoma within ovarian tissue. Fertil Steril 2011 Feb;95(2):803.e3-6 Abstract available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20801440.
↑ 5.0 5.1 Levine J, Canada A, Stern CJ. Fertility preservation in adolescents and young adults with cancer. J Clin Oncol 2010 Nov 10;28(32):4831-41 Abstract available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20458029. |
A sensor-based electromagnetic tracking system helps to improve cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) implantation facilitating speed of the procedure, reducing exposure to radiation and improving success rate of access to the coronary sinus, according to a study presented at EHRA EUROPACE – CARDIOSTIM (21–24 June, Milan, Italy).
Bernard Thibault (Institut de Cardiologie, Montreal, Canada) told delegates that the sensor-based electromagnetic tracking system (MediGuide, St Jude Medical) "performs like a GPS system that sits into your regular fluoroscopy system. It allows you to work with short fluoroscopy loops that you pre-record and provides you with a virtual biplane." These features help the physician to reduce the duration of live X-ray during procedures, he commented.
Thibault presented the experience using MediGuide for CRT implantations at the Institut de Cardiologie in Montreal, Canada, over the last two years (2013–2015). The study is non-randomised and included 288 consecutive patients (188 were implanted with MediGuide and 100 were included in a control group). He noted that baseline characteristics were similar in both groups apart from a larger number of patients (68% vs. 58%) with left bundle branch block (LBBB) in the MediGuide group. |
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Hilton and Transcorp partner to develop new Lagos hotel
LAGOS, Nigeria, September 19, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Building on its successful years of partnership with the Hilton Worldwide, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), a publicly quoted conglomerate, today announced a new premier hotel development in the upmarket suburb of Ikoyi in Lagos.
The proposed Transcorp Hilton Lagos, a full service, 350-room hotel on Glover Road, Ikoyi, will be the Hilton Group's second hotel in Nigeria by Transcorp, following the award-winning Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja, which is one of the leaders in Hilton's global network. The new hotel will be jointly owned by Transnational Hotels and Tourism Services Ltd, Transcorp's hospitality arm, and Heirs Holdings, the pan-African proprietary investment company chaired by African business leader, Tony O. Elumelu, CON.
Speaking at the official signing of the management contract between both parties, which took place at Heirs Holdings' offices in Lagos, Elumelu said, "This agreement marks another milestone in our long-standing partnership with Hilton Worldwide. The Ikoyi development, along with the extensive refurbishment and upgrade of our existing hotels in Calabar and Abuja, demonstrates Heirs Holdings' commitment to driving growth in real estate and hospitality, a strategic sector for Nigeria's economic development. The new Transcorp Hilton Lagos will not only present an additional world-class venue for the increasing numbers of investors, businessmen and tourists to Nigeria, but is creating much-needed jobs for our citizens, enabling their social and economic development."
In his remarks, the Managing Director/CEO of THTSL, Valentine Ozigbo, asserted that the Transcorp Hilton Lagos will finally grant the many Hilton Honors customers who visit the city their desire to see a world-class establishment under their preferred brand in the Lagos.
Full construction works for the new hotel will commence early next year. The hotel will boast of full conference facilities, meeting rooms, gym and spa, and a swimming pool in an iconic design that will certainly add verve to the Lagos landscape.
•Photo shows Elumelu (left) and Rudi Jagersbacher, President, Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa, sign a management agreement for the development of Transcorp Hilton Ikoyi, yesterday at Heirs Place, Lagos.
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Healthcare practitioners and experts have come out in support of telecom industry lobbies to allay fears that radiation from mobile towers is harmful.Muntazir Abbas | ET Bureau | February 27, 2016, 07:00 IST
NEW DELHI: Healthcare practitioners and experts have come out in support of telecom industry lobbies to allay fears that radiation from mobile towers is harmful and can even cause cancer.
Apprehension about radiation from towers is one of the biggest challenges that service providers face today. It has often led to a face off with resident welfare associations and consumer groups, slowing expansion of telecom infrastructure.
Telecom operators say problems in setting up mobile towers is causing service quality issues, including network congestion and call drops.
India has close to 450,000 mobile towers. "There is no scientific data to indicate the existence of cancer risk from mobile tower emissions," said Dr N Eshwar Chandra of the Grace Cancer Foundation.
"No scientific evidence is found to establish a link between ailments like cancer and infertility and radio frequency (RF) radiation." Chandra, who is a member of the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association, has been involved in cancer research for the past several years.
Citing studies done by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the US Food and Drug Administration, Chandra said there is no truth behind such "misplaced" apprehensions over mobile tower radiation.
In December, a bench of Chief Justice Mansoor Ahmed Ali and Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan of the Himachal Pradesh High Court had dismissed multiple petitions against putting up of mobile towers referring to public health hazards.
"Mobile tower emission fears are unfounded and do not have any merit," Rajan S Mathews, director general of Cellular Operators Association of India, had earlier told ET, adding that there is a need for a joint initiative by the private players and the government to collaborate and work to allay consumer fears.
The electromagnetic fields (EMF) emission levels from towers are one-tenth of the international norms set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection in India (ICNIRP).
"India follows one of the strictest norms in permissible levels of EMF emissions, which are 10 times more stringent than the international standards prescribed by the WHO-recommended ICNIRP and followed by 90 per cent of the countries in the world," former Telecom Commission member SS Sirohi said.
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The organiser of the dog festival Woofstock, which was held in Dartmouth for the first time earlier this month, has said that the future of the event remains 'in limbo'.
The festival, which was held in Coronation Park on Saturday, August 5, was attended by more than 1,500 people and hundreds of dogs. More than £6,000 was raised for a number of charities.
But co-organiser Heather Nesbitt has confirmed that she has made a formal complaint to the district council's monitoring officer about town councillor Gina Coles, who is alleged to have made a number of 'shocking' comments regarding Ms Nesbitt personally and the choice of Animals Asia as one of the beneficiaries of the fundraising.
South Hams District Council is in the middle of negotiations with Dartmouth Town Council regarding an asset transfer of Coronation Park, with the town council expected to take over the park later this year. Should the transfer go ahead as planned, it would be up to the town council, not the district council, whether or not Woofstock would be welcomed back to the park. It has been claimed that Woofstock was not supported by a majority of the town council, not just Cllr Coles.
Woofstock featured a dog show, displays by Devon and Cornwall Police Dog Training School and Quintor Agility, live music and much more.
An auction at a charity gala at The Flavel the previous evening raised £2,095 for Animals Asia. The festival itself raised thousands, enabling £2,000 to go to Gables Farm, £2,000 to go to Animals Asia and £200 to go to Dart RNLI.
But following the alleged comments, Ms Nesbitt said that although the event was successful, it was too early to say whether or not it would return to Dartmouth next year.
Cllr Gina Coles declined to comment, stating that she was in contact with a solicitor about the situation.
Complaints about the conduct of a South Hams District Councillor, co-opted member or South Hams parish or town councillor are made to South Hams District Council's monitoring officer.
A spokesman for South Hams District Council said: "We can confirm that we have received a standards complaint relating to the Woofstock festival recently held in Dartmouth.
The council's website states that a standards complaint will be dealt with by the monitoring officer and/or the Overview and Scrutiny Committee in consultation with an independent person who has been appointed in an advisory and consultative role in relation to code of conduct complaints.
The monitoring officer may decide to take no further action, seek to resolve the complaint informally or refer the complaint for a formal investigation. In the event of a formal hearing, a hearing panel will decide what action, if any, to recommend and what sanctions, if any, would be appropriate, but a hearing panel has no power to suspend or disqualify members, or withdraw their allowances. |
NBC Goes All In to Back Secretary Kerry on Israel Double-Cross
By Nicholas Fondacaro | December 28, 2016 9:44 PM EST
Secretary of State John Kerry took to the podium Wednesday and unloaded on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the State of Israel, claiming they were impeding the Middle East peace process. Later on that evening, NBC Nightly News went to bat for Kerry running two reports backing up his assertions. "Kerry painting a dire picture when it comes to reaching a peace deal in the Middle East," announced fill-in anchor Tamron Hall.
"Getting personal, a fiery war of words between Secretary of State John Kerry and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu," the hyper partisan Andrea Mitchell reported, "With President-elect Trump all in with Israel's leader."
Mitchell didn't seem like she could help herself as she fawned over Kerry's roughly 70 minute long diatribe, "In an impassioned hour long exit speech, Kerry warning Netanyahu Jewish settlements in the Palestinian West Bank and East Jerusalem will place the Palestinian state and peace in serious jeopardy."
That was followed up with a clip of Kerry smearing the Israeli government as radically right wing. She also re-aired excerpts of her interview with the secretary were she slow pitched questions, such a, "But you did not orchestrate [the United Nations Security Council vote]? You did not sponsor it? You did not push it?" MItchell whined to the secretary about President-elect Donald Trump getting involved, asking, "Is it confusing allies and adversaries?"
Wrapping up her report, Mitchell parroted the Obama administration's dubious claim that no one has done more for Israel than him. She also tried to twist the Palestinian Authority as a force for peace claiming, "Tonight the Palestinians said they are ready to resume peace talks if Israel freezes settlements…" "But Israel approved another housing unit even as Kerry was speaking," she said disappointedly.
But NBC didn't stop there, they took it a step farther and sent a corresponded to a Jewish settlement in the West Bank to expose the "flashpoint." "This is the settlement of Maale Adumim not just a neighborhood, a small city," exclaimed NBC's Kelly Cobiella, "More than 40,000 residents, 2,500 businesses, 200 parks. And they're expanding!"
"More homes for Israeli Jews in the West Bank. On the very territory Palestinians hope will be site of their future homeland," she continued. She seemed to be put off by the fact that the settlement she was visiting had tight security, but failed to mention the constant threat of terrorist attacks.
Both Mitchell and Cobiella had failed to mention that the current Palestinian government was ran by a known terrorist organization, Hamas. They also didn't recall any of times Hamas had broken peace agreements with Israel, or their rocket attacks on civilians, or the organization's anti-Semitic propaganda which includes forwarding a one-state solution.
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TAMRON HALL: We begin with scathing words from Secretary of State John Kerry directly aimed at Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Kerry painting a dire picture when it comes to reaching a peace deal in the Middle East. And now Israel is questioning if the Obama administration has abandoned its important ally. NBC's Andrea Mitchell sat down for an exclusive interview with Secretary Kerry following a tense day of heated rhetoric.
[Cuts to video]
ANDREA MITCHELL: Getting personal, a fiery war of words between Secretary of State John Kerry and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. With President-elect Trump all in with Israel's leader.
JOHN KERRY: Friends need to tell each other the hard truths. And friendships require mutual respect.
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: Israelis do not need to be lectured about the importance of peace by foreign leaders.
MITCHELL: In an impassioned hour long exit speech, Kerry warning Netanyahu Jewish settlements in the Palestinian West Bank and East Jerusalem will place the Palestinian state and peace in serious jeopardy.
KERRY: His current coalition is the most right-wing in Israeli history with an agenda driven by the most extreme elements.
MITCHELL: And in an exclusive interview with NBC News, Kerry denying Netanyahu's charge that the U.S. orchestrated Friday's U.N. resolution condemning Israeli settlements.
But you did not orchestrate it? You did not sponsor it? You did not push it?
KERRY: We recruited nobody as an alternative. Those four countries that ultimately brought it to the floor did so absolutely on their own.
MITCHELL: Barely two hours later, Netanyahu saying that wasn't true.
NETANYAHU: We have it on absolutely incontestable evidence that the United States organized, advanced and brought this resolution to the United Nations Security Council. We'll share that information with the incoming administration.
MITCHELL: Donald Trump tweeting today, "We cannot continue to let Israel be treated with such total disdain and disrespect. Stay strong, Israel, January 20th is fast approaching." In close coordination, last week, the Israeli leader enlisted Trump to try to stop the U.N. vote. NBC News has learned infuriating the White House. Is it confusing allies and adversaries?
KERRY: I think it's having some impact. Obviously on allies who are questioning what's going on. But they have their own policies. You know, they're not going to be swayed and intimidated by a tweet.
[Cuts back to live]
MITCHELL: Kerry also said no president has done more for Israel's security than Barack Obama. Including a new $38 billion military deal. Tonight the Palestinians said they are ready to resume peace talks if Israel freezes settlements, but Israel approved another housing unit even as Kerry was speaking. Tamron.
HALL: Well Israel settlements in the West Bank have been a source of friction between the U.S. and Israel for years. Tonight NBC's Kelly Cobiella takes us inside one at the center of the firestorm.
[Cuts back to video]
KELLY COBIELLA: This is the settlement of Maale Adumim not just a neighborhood, a small city. More than 40,000 residents, 2,500 businesses, 200 parks. And they're expanding! More homes for Israeli Jews in the West Bank. On the very territory Palestinians hope will be site of their future homeland. Creating a flashpoint for both sides.
There are only two roads into this settlement and this is one of them. Both of them are guarded with guard shacks, cameras, fences. The Israelis live here. The Palestinians live on that hillside.
It's just one of the settlements now at issue. In Palestinian areas taken by Israel after their victory in the 1967 war. Jewish settlements have been growing there rapidly. In just the last eight years, more than 12,000 homes under construction. More than 100,000 settlors moving in. Now, over 500,000 settlers currently living there.
Israel says settlements like this are necessary for its security. Palestinians call them a land grab. We spoke to both sides here tonight. And one thing we found in common -- no one we spoke to is optimistic about peace right now. Tamron?
HALL: Kelly Cobiella, thank you.
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Isaac did not know exactly when he would die, but he knew he was dying. He understood time was short. He thus determined to use what time remained to bless his oldest son Esau.
Such a blessing was critical in the ancient world. It passed on identity and authority.
And while our interest may quickly fall to the dramatic details of the unfolding story, we'd do well to pause here. Isaac models something which is foreign in our western culture. We place a premium on living well. Isaac also placed a premium on dying well. We give most of our thought and energy to how we will live. Isaac gave thought and energy also to how he would die. He sought to die as well as he had lived.
And, for Isaac, dying meant using his final days and final strength to bless those most in need of his blessing.
What if that became the primary concern for us as we moved closer to death: how can I use my remaining days to bless those most in need of a blessing? Our blessing will look vastly different than Isaac's. But even in our sunset days, we remain capable of giving the greatest blessings.
Let's be those who die as well as we live. Let's give our final days to blessing those who most need a blessing.
Thank you God, for the blessing Jesus died to give me. Help me to live each day as a blessing to others, especially the final days, when they come. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Think of someone who died well. What did they do? How were others blessed by their final days? In what ways does this inform the way you wish to be in your final days? |
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"I wasn't looking for another Friesian when I got the call about Wietze, so at first I said I wasn't interested. But then I tried him and after 10 minutes I said, 'I have to have this horse!'"
Little did retired dance teacher Lynnette Wadsworth of Hastings, Fla. (Region 3) know that her now 18-year-old Friesian gelding Wietze G (Rypke x Wijke by Reitse) would carry her to back-to-back victories in the Grand Prix Freestyle Adult Amateur Championship division at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®, being held November 9-12 in Lexington, Ky. The pair claimed the Calaveras County Perpetual Trophy (presented by Olva Stewart Pharo) in 2016, and came back to the Alltech Arena to reclaim the title with a top score of 66.417% for their classic rock-themed performance.
"He was actually quite tense today but I was able to pull him together and make a decent ride out of it. I wanted to have a good time because it's new music for us and it was all about having fun this year," said Hastings. "Nine years ago when I bought Wietze, he had all of the upper-level movements already on him but I was barely a Third Level rider. So I get this big horse and he can piaffe and passage but I couldn't get basic movements out of him, so I had to rise to the occasion – he's really taught me how to ride. We started together at Third Level and with lots of help from my trainers I've been able to get to his level. He's so willing, safe, and fun – I couldn't ask for a better dance partner."
Finishing in reserve was Jennifer Drescher of Frederick, Md. (Region 1) riding her 16-year-old Morgan gelding Blue and White Raven (Night Hawk of Rocking M x Four-L Black Magic by Goldenaire Senator G, bred in the U.S. by Joanna Kelly) with 66.058%. "We've also come through the levels together and I'm so lucky to have him," Drescher noted. "He was a superstar and so willing today and I couldn't be happier."
A tough field of horses and riders competed for Intermediate I Freestyle Open Championship honors, and in her first trip to the US Dressage Finals Melissa Taylor of Wellington, Fla. (Region 3) rode the 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood Ansgar (Special D x Diona by Formateur) to a decisive victory with 74.058% as owner Nicole Polaski watched her gelding earn the win from New York City via livestreaming on the USEF Network. "I'd always heard great things about this show, and this year the timing worked out for us to come. I love the facility and it's an amazing event," Taylor explained. "When I got Ansgar, we needed to work on trusting each other in the show ring, and it really took me all season to develop that. Just now I felt like he really stepped up at Regionals, and again here at the Finals. I was super proud of him today – he's a hot little tamale who definitely has an opinion of his own, so I was pleased that we came together in such a good way."
Nicole Levy (Georgetown, Ky. Region 2) was also pleased with her partnership with Kate Sanders' nine-year-old Hanoverian mare Floratina (Fidertanz x Rubina by Rubin-Royal) as they claimed reserve honors with 71.817% for their final Intermediate freestyle performance before moving up to the large tour next year. "It took a while to gain her trust and get her to want to work for me, not feel like she had to," said Levy. "So my goal for her is to always come out and feel confident in what she does, and she was really good today."
For Adult Amateurs in the Intermediate I Freestyle Championship, 2016 reserve champions Alexandra Krossen of Basking Ridge, N.J. (Region 8) and Heather Mason's 11-year-old Hanoverian cross mare Damani (Duvall x Godiva by Gesandt, bred in the U.S. by Virginia Godfrey) came back to Kentucky to claim the top title with 70.842%. "She was amazing – she was very calm and collected, which isn't always the way she is so it was a nice surprise," Krossen noted. "She was totally with me and did everything I could have asked. She has really good flying changes, so I did my 3's on a circle and my 2's down centerline to really show them off, and our pirouettes have gotten a lot better this year as well."
Friday's Intermediate I Adult Amateur Champions Elma Garcia of Mill Spring, N.C. (Region 1) padded her resume even further by earning reserve in today's freestyle with her 15-year-old Hanoverian mare Wenesa (Westernhagen x Dancing Girl by Davignon) on 68.792%. "We're fairly new to freestyles, but I was inspired by Mongolian music at a film festival so I decided to try it for our performance," said Garcia.
The top placings for the Fourth Level Freestyle Adult Amateur Championship could hardly have been closer as less than one-tenth of a point separated champion from reserve, but it was Susan Jones of Walton, Ky. (Region 2) who claimed the top spot with her 14-year-old Oldenburg gelding Reliance (Rohdiamant x Gesstine by Classiker) on 71.067% for their Beach Boys-themed performance. "We've been together almost eight years – I got him to build my confidence and learn to be the best dressage rider I could be, and he's lived up to his name," Jones explained. "He's always very calm, but today six mounted police officers went by the warm-up 10 minutes before my ride, and I thought I was going to get bucked off. I went into the ring thinking it was going to be the best ride I've ever had or it would be a disaster. I was able to use everything I'd learned to harness that feistiness and he was awesome. Now I should thank those officers! It was the best we've ever done so it was a bit of a surprise in a nice way and very special."
Lisa Rush's 17-hour drive from Dell Rapids, S.D. (Region 4) almost ended in disaster after arriving at the Kentucky Horse Park, but she and her eight-year-old Westfalen gelding Finestep HW (Florenciano x Merana by Medici) rebounded to claim reserve championship honors with 70.989%. "After we arrived here on Wednesday, he fell in the lunging ring and hurt his stifle and I wasn't sure we'd even be able to ride," said Rush. "So I'm very grateful that he recovered so quickly and end up being able to be here today – he felt great! He works so hard for me and I've really enjoyed being with him, and we'd like to try for the Developing Prix St. Georges Championship next year."
Adult amateurs from across the country also competed Saturday for the Second Level Freestyle Adult Amateur Championship, where Sara Stone of Lake in the Hills, Ill. (qualified in Region 2) rode her six-year-old American Warmblood gelding Gotham (Gabriel x Mystic bred in the U.S. by Indian Hills Sport Horses) to the win with 72.844%. This was the pair's third trip to the Finals, but their first attempt at a freestyle which featured music from One Republic. "He was very relaxed – actually it was the most relaxed he's been all weekend. He came out ready to work today," said Stone, who works in commercial insurance when not in the saddle. "Every year he just gets better and better and I learn more and more. I was actually quite nervous, and to be sitting here as the champion is just unreal. I love this horse show, and to be fortunate enough to come back year after year is just incredible."
Family nurse practitioner Ashley Miller of Fort Myers, Fla. (Region 3) rode her 15-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred gelding Hickeys Creek (Afternoon Deelites x Slewadore by Seattle Slew, bred in the U.S. by Wild Ride LLC) to reserve honors with 69.833% for their Madonna-themed performance. "I like to pick music that makes people stop and want to watch, that's easily recognizable and which people can relate to," Miller explained. "We had some training setbacks due to Hurricane Irma and shoeing issues, but we made it to Regionals and then here to the Finals. He's a very steady Eddie kind of guy who's taught me so much, and he really 'brought it' today."
In the Second Level Freestyle Open Championship, Hailey Guard of Huntersville, N.C. (Region 1) with her nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare Dalwhinney (UB 40 x Windsor CA by Warkanson, bred in the U.S. by Susen Shumaker) cruised to the unanimous win under all three judges with 74.556% for their Tchaikovsky-themed performance which Guard put together herself. "I originally wanted to use Swan Lake but it didn't quite suit her, but then stumbled on the Nutcracker and it matched her gaits so well so that's what I went with," said Guard. "'DW' has been phenomenal this week and I couldn't be prouder. I actually started her under saddle as a four-year-old for a client in Minnesota, but she was bred the next year and then I moved away so I didn't see her for three years. A year ago the owner got in touch with me and said they didn't really have a use for her anymore and asked if I wanted her because I had loved her so much, so a big thank you to her previous owner for bringing her back into my life. Since then we've taken our time and went back to basics for this year – I'm enjoying bringing her along and now look forward to moving up together."
Also looking forward to great things to come is reserve champion Kristen Becker of Lemont, Ill. (qualified in Region 2) who earned 71.544% with her six-year-old Oldenburg gelding Amadeus (by Ampere bred by Tricia Veley). "Our freestyle uses Lou Bega's 'Mambo No. 5', and it's really fun and suits his personality. He's such a great competition horse and I'm really excited about the future with him."
Angela Jackson of Henderson, Ky. (Region 2) had her hands full juggling four rides on Saturday morning, but her hard work paid off in spades as she claimed both Champion and Reserve honors in the Third Level Freestyle Open division. As the first pair down centerline, Jackson topped the leaderboard with Jane Lineberry's seven-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare Femke Zarma TF (Contucci x Allure S by Rousseau, bred in the U.S. by KC Dunn) on the strength of a score of 74.100%, a mark which could not be caught for the duration of the class. Jackson's own home-bred seven-year-old RPSI gelding Figaro H (Fantasmic x Romina H by River H) finished a close second with 72.211% for reserve honors.
"Both horses had lovely tests and I'm so proud of them. Yesterday Femke was a little distracted outside, but today she really focused and it was the best freestyle we've had all year, so it was great to have that kind of ride here at the Finals," said Jackson, who interestingly also found success at this event in previous years with Femke Zarma TF's dam, Allure S. "I'd like to say a huge thank you to breeders like KC Dunn who breed amazing horses like this right here in the U.S., as well as everyone who makes this event a reality, including Adequan, whose support helps to make all of this possible. It's a dream for us to be here."
In outside rings, Anna Marek (Williston, Fla., Region 3) rode Diane Morrison's five-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare Haiku (Sir Sinclair x Melvira by Gentleman) to win the First Level Open Championship with 72.843%. "I've ridden her since she was three and she has endless energy and loves to have all attention on her," Marek laughed. "She's young and sometimes it can be a little bit 'hit or miss' with her, but we had a great ride today. She does have a little bit of an ego, but I like that about her because she goes in the ring and tries so hard, and I think that will eventually help make her a really good upper-level horse."
Martin Kuhn of New Berlin, Ill. (Region 4) was also pleased with Elizabeth Cronin's six-year-old Westfalen gelding Venivici (Vitalis x Sabrina by Sherlock Holmes) as they earned 71.324% for reserve. "Venivici hasn't had a lot of show experience, but he's eager and wants to do a good job," said Kuhn, who earned his second Reserve Championship title of the weekend. "He tries really hard – sometimes too hard – but I was very proud of him and as his confidence grows, I think his good qualities are really going to blossom."
Despite frigid morning temperatures, Stephanie McNutt of Mechanicsville, Md. (Region 1) rode her five-year-old Westfalen gelding Freestyler HRH (Furst Fugger x Dolce Vita HRH by Don Bosco) straight to the winner's circle in the First Level Adult Amateur Championship with 72.598%. "A little chilly would be an understatement, but I do have to say that brisk is good – it keeps the horses motivated," McNutt noted. "I was super happy with him – he's had a long season and was feeling a little unmotivated, but he really pulled it together for me today and gave me good energy, so I couldn't ask for more than that. He's a really good egg. I'm excited to be back for my fourth Finals – this is the pinnacle event for adult amateurs, and to make it here again is really thrilling."
Bonnie Canter of Hocksley, Texas (Region 9) has had a great week at this year's Finals, and a "rear-and-spin move" just before entering the arena did not deter Canter from earning reserve with her youngster Shakira 467 (five-year-old Hanoverian mare, Sporcken x Waluga by Weltmeyer) with 71.176%. "She's definitely a hot red-head," Canter laughed. "She's still young so can be a bit unreliable, but once she's in the ring she's great and I was pleased that she kept it together today."
Drawing the day's first ride time of 8am, Linda Currie of Holliston, Mass. (Region 8) had to deal with some of the worst of the sub-freezing temperatures as she prepared for her championship ride. But 25 degrees did not stop her and her appropriately-named seven-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Frost T (San Remo x Alona by Jazz) from posting the best score of 70.000% in a huge field of 35 competitors in the Third Level Adult Amateur Championship, ahead of Bonnie Canter of Hockley, Texas (Region 9) and her Connemara/Hanoverian cross mare Fifinella GCF (Fred Astaire x South Ridge Bliss by South Ridge Duncan's Honor, bred in the U.S. by Sharon Garner) who finished in reserve with 69.829%. "I hope someone out there appreciated the irony of my horse's name," she laughed. "Fortunately I live in New England so I'm used to riding in cold weather. Frost T is young but knows his job and has never let me down. Some say it was karma that I got him – I had lost my previous horse to a tragedy and found Frost T just ten days later. He had just been imported and all this weird stuff happened that just seemed meant to be. We have just clicked ever since. He's very talented and is a cool character but he does have an electric side to him that comes out sometimes. Everything seems to come easy to him and he's so willing, he thinks everything is fun and he hasn't had a bad day in his life."
With multiple titles already to her credit, Heather Mason of Lebanon, N.J. (Region 8) knows her way around victory lane at the US Dressage Finals and once again had no problem finding her way there with her 12-year-old Oldenburg gelding RTF Lincoln on a top score of 72.852% to win the Fourth Level Open Championship. "I've known this horse since he was born," said Mason. "He was reserve champion at Third Level at the inaugural Finals in 2013, but the next year he hurt himself and was out of competition for two years. But now he's back in the ring and better than ever. His amateur owner sold him to me for a dollar last year because she had to have hip replacement surgery, and she knew he wouldn't be the right fit for her after that. But she felt like he'd be in good hands with me, and she's even here cheering us on. It's a great situation for everyone. This is such an exciting show to come to – we love this show and come every year, and I have a bunch of clients who also like to come. It's challenging, but everyone gets a lot out of the experience and I look forward to bringing Lincoln back for the small tour next year."
Mason just edged out Region 3's Nora Batchelder (Williston, Fla.), who rode her eight-year-old Hanoverian mare Fifi MLW (Fidertanz x Wolkenstanza MLW by Wolkentanz I, bred in the U.S. by Mary Winn) to reserve with 72.593%. The pair earned a reserve championship at Third Level last year and had no trouble now succeeding at Fourth. "She was a little tight when we first started and there's a lot to look at out there, but she loosened up well and was a really good girl in the ring. I was especially happy with our trot work," Batchelder added.
The highlight of the evening was the Grand Prix Freestyle Open Championship and the presentation of the new Jazzman Perpetual Trophy (presented by Donna Richardson), where fan-favorite and hometown hero
James Koford of Lexington, Ky. (Region 2) rode the eye-catching chestnut tobiano 10-year-old Friesian Sporthorse mare Adiah HP (by Nico, owned and bred by Sherry Koella) to a victorious score of 71.133% for the debut performance of their brand new cowboy-themed freestyle. "She's just starting Grand Prix so I was actually feeling guilty this week thinking 'what am I doing?' because I wasn't sure I had her ready," Koford explained. "When you're this visible and this different, you don't want to not be ready or seem unpolished, but then I thought, 'bring it on'.
"She has so much talent but there's nowhere to school for these types of conditions – it doesn't matter how much you practice at home or go to regular shows, it's not the same," Koford continued. "So win, lose or draw I felt like I had to expose her to this and see if she wants to go 'bright lights, big city'. She literally heard the applause from the horse before her and charged down the tunnel to go in the ring, like 'hang on Jim, I've got this' and I said 'game on sister, let's go!' I could feel that the crowd was so into it. I love riding her and she makes me laugh every day – she's bigger than life."
Also enjoying success in their first season at the Grand Prix level were reserve champions Nicole Harrington of Amelia, Ohio (Region 2) and Three Oaks Farm LLC's 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding Wizard of Oz (Weltmeyer x Vadella by Landacel), earning 70.617% for their appropriately-themed Wizard of Oz freestyle. "The music just seemed to suit him to a 'T'. He's still a little green but it's all coming along," said Harrington. "He's such a hard worker and is a character in the barn. Has only been to maybe six shows in his life and this was the biggest environment he's been in, but he handled this atmosphere fantastically."
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Boehringer Ingelheim is to acquire the microtechnology specialist STEAG microParts GmbH from STEAG AG, Essen, Germany. STEAG microParts, established in 1990, is a worldwide leader in microsystem technology with headquarters at the hub of technology in Dortmund, Germany.
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On December 19, Derek Greenspan will celebrate his 13th birthday at a Bar Mitzvah. In front of his family and friends he will be called to read from the Torah. This sacred text contains the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
Derek has gone to Hebrew School for three years and additionally has put in six months of studying and practicing, which he describes as, "Man, that's a killer." After all of the Hebrew School, he can read most any Hebrew, even words without vowels.
Derek says, "I like being Jewish because it is a different way of life." He also says that he is looking forward to his Bar Mitzvah. He has had to work so hard to prepare for it. He thinks that all of the hard work has paid off. Afterward, there is a big family celebration full of good food and good cheer.
Derek was born in Modesto, California, and currently lives in Almond Valley. Last year he went to Almond Creek Elementary School. Now he is a 7th grader at Waldon Middle School. He has two sisters, Jamey and Kerry. He likes riding his BMX bike, skateboarding, acting and performing magic tricks. He has been in many plays, including The Wiz. He played the Tin Man.
When asked why having a Bar Mitzvah is important to him, Derek answered, "My mom regrets never having a Bat Mitzvah, (a ceremony for girls becoming women). I promised myself that I would have a Bar Mitzvah. It is a goal I have worked very hard to accomplish.
After his Bar Mitzvah Derek will attend a confirmation ceremony, to confirm that he is a man. After he has achieved this, he will count as part of the congregation in synagogue. He can be among the ten people minimum that must be present in the congregation to have a service. At home, he will be expected to act older, like an adult.
Derek has been under a lot of pressure lately. He is trying to get in his studies (in public school and in Hebrew School) and in setting up his Bar Mitzvah. He has had a lot of choices to make. He has had to choose the theme, the invitations—including the paper, type fonts, and what he wants to say, the pictures, the food, and more. He told his parents, "Hebrew study and my Bar Mitzvah have taken priority over my school work this past month." He was worried that his parents wouldn't agree with his priorities. But they do.
Derek is eagerly looking forward to his Bar Mitzvah and accomplishing his greatest goal. His parents must be very proud to have him as their son. He is very smart, kind, and most of all, mature. December 19 is the day Derek actually becomes a man, but most people who know him agree, he already is.
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Mubadala Petroleum announced that it has completed the acquisition from Italy's Eni of a 20 per cent participating interest in the Nour North Sinai Offshore Area concession, an offshore exploration block in Egypt.
In the concession, which is in participation with Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), Eni as operator through its subsidiary, IEOC, now holds a 40 per cent interest. The other partners in the concession are BP with 25 per cent interest and Tharwa Petroleum Company with 15 per cent interest. |
Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom este un joc video dezvoltat de WayForward Technologies, în colaborare cu Pendleton Ward, sub licență de la Cartoon Network Interactive. Acesta a fost lansat de Little Orbit pentru Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360 și Nintendo 3DS. Este al treilea joc bazat pe serialul de televiziune animat Să-nceapă aventura după Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?! și Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know!!, și primul joc dezvoltat de Little Orbit. Jocul a fost anunțat pentru prima oară la 8 mai 2014 și a fost lansat la 18 noiembrie 2014.
Povestea jocului îi are ca protagoniști pe Finn și Jake, care încearcă să descopere secrete prin teritoriile necunoscute din Țara de Ooo. Jocul dispune de o perspectivă top-down. Este un joc de aventura cu elemente de puzzle, similar cu Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know!.
Distribuție
Jeremy Shada - Omul Finn
John DiMaggio - Câinele Jake
Tom Kenny - Împăratul Gheții/Gunter/Omul Magic
Pendleton Ward - Prințesa spațiului cu bulgări
Keith Ferguson
Eric Bauza - Pillowmint Butler
Catherine Cavadini - Prințesa Cântec de leagăn
Laura Bailey - Prințesa Coșmar
Erin Fitzgerald - Prințesa Somnului
Personaje jucabile
Omul Finn
Câinele Jake
Personaje secundare
Prințesa Gumiță
Marceline
Împăratul gheții
Gunter
Domnul Porc
Trompiță
Omul magic
Shelby
Starchie
Gâsca Gâs
Pillowmint Butler
Prințesa Cântec de leagăn
Prințesa Somnului
Prințesa Coșmar
Majordomul Mentosan
Recepție
Hardcore Gamer a acordat jocului 3 stele din 5, spunând că "Wayforward s-a scos doar cu The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom. [Jocul] are mecanici solide dar prea familiare, reușind în cele din urmă să fie o aventură dezampgitoare care irosește potențialul materialului sursă, care are nevoie de o adevărată adaptare în joc video."
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Jocuri pentru Nintendo 3DS
Jocuri pentru PlayStation 3
Jocuri pentru PlayStation Vita
Jocuri pentru Windows
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Brown and Matté Named Athletes of the Week
Genesee Community College men's basketball guard Terrence Brown and women's basketball guard Thais Matté have been named the Male and Female Athlete of the Week for the week of Feb. 29.
Brown averaged better than 16 points per game last week in a pair of regional playoff games for the GCC men's basketball team.
He scored a game-high 19 points in a sub-regional win over Niagara County CC and recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds in the semifinals against Monroe CC.
Genesee finished the season with a 20-10 overall record.
In her final game at Genesee, GCC women's basketball guard Matté recorded a double-double in the Region III Division II playoffs.
She collected 11 rebounds, her second highest total of the season, and scored 10 points against Mercyhurst North East in the sub-regional round of the regional tournament. Matté also had a team high seven steals.
Genesee finished the season with a 6-22 overall record. |
Dr. Seipp's research focuses on war and social change in modern Germany, particularly the period since 1945. His recent publications include a book, Strangers in the Wild Place: Refugees, Americans, and a German Town, 1945-1952 (Bloomington, 2013) and two articles: "Buchenwald Stories: Testimony, Military History, and the American Encounter with the Holocaust" in the Journal of Military History (July 2015) and "The Driftwood of War: The US Army, Expellees, and West German Society, 1945-1952" in War and Society (October 2013). He is also the co-editor (with Michael Meng) of Modern Germany in Transatlantic Perspective (2017).
He is currently working on two research projects. The first is a social history of the American military presence in the Federal Republic of Germany from 1945-1995. The second examines the role of testimony in shaping narratives of concentration camp liberation in the United States and Germany. He has several articles and book chapters forthcoming from these projects.
Seipp's research has been funded by the Fulbright Program, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), German Marshall Fund, German Historical Institute – Washington, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the US Army Military History Institute. |
Many applications today use a dial-up modem for remote access. The Traversix Virtual Connectivity Network is a less expensive, more secure substitute for modems. Converting applications to use the Traversix Virtual Connectivity Network saves the telephone line's monthly cost and long distance charges, which for international deployments can be substantial. The instantly-available connection saves time that would otherwise be spent waiting for modems to dial and connect. In addition, manageability is enhanced and simplified by centralizing access control.
To convert your operations from modems to the Traversix Virtual Connectivity Network, simply replace the modem attached to your remote equipment with a Traversix Connectivity Server, and install the Connectivity Client on the PCs in your operations center. Continue to use the same remote-access applications that you're already using, simply by directing them to the Connectivity Client's virtual serial port. The Connectivity Client will connect to the serial port of the Connectivity Server that you select, allowing your application to connect to the equipment as before. |
Q: Can't login from GDM I've upgraded to Gnome on my Ubuntu desktop, however I have to login in with tty and run startx, but when the computer sleeps, I have the gnome login screen and it doesn't accept my tty password... There is only one user and one password...
Is there a default password I can use?
A: The quick answer is no, there is no default password.
However, it sounds like your keyboard settings for X differ from those settings for tty. Are you using a non-US keyboard, i.e. an AZERTY keyboard from example, or numbers in your password on a French keyboard? There are a couple of things you can try:
*
*Look at the log files to see what the errors are being thrown up,
when you try to log in to the GNOME login;
*Change your password to something where the keys are always the same
on any keyboard layout, for example uiopkj;
*Copy your .xinitrc file to .xinitrc.bak, and delete all the lines in the original .xinitrc file. Run startx with the empty .xinitrc file. Now try to test your keyboard layout setup.
You probably just need to ensure that the keyboard layouts in tty and Xorg are the same. I've had this happen to me many a time, when I was a locale test engineer, using loads of different "foreign" keyboards. Most frustrating.
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The Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling will allow corporate interests to spend unlimited amounts trying to influence voters, something they've already proven themselves adept at on the state level. Case in point: the oil and gas industry has directed the majority of its political spending not on the campaigns of lawmakers, but on its own campaigns against ballot initiatives.
From 1998 to 2008 major oil and gas companies pumped over $120 million into state level elections. The vast majority of that did not go to influencing politicians, but rather to influencing the public to vote against ballot measures that would increase taxes on oil and gas companies.
Committees organized to influence the public to support or oppose ballot measures at the state level are governed by state laws, most of which allowed unlimited corporate or union contributions prior to the Citizens United decision.
A review of state-level campaign contributions, obtained through TransparencyData.com, shows that 73 percent of all campaign contributions made by major oil and gas companies went towards the group Californians Against Higher Taxes—No on 87, a group devoted to the defeat of the 2006 ballot measure, California Proposition 87.
Prop 87 would have levied taxes—between 1.6 percent and 6 percent—on companies extracting oil in California. The receipts were intended to create a $4 billion fund to invest in alternative energy, alternative energy vehicles and energy efficiency. After the oil & gas companies had dropped nearly $88 million into their campaign to defeat it, Prop 87 failed by a popular vote of 54 percent to 45 percent.
The major oil companies paid in full to defeat the proposition. Californians Against Higher Taxes received $38 million from Chevron, $32 million from Aera Energy, a joint venture of ExxonMobil and Shell, $9.5 million from Occidental Oil & Gas and over $3 million from both ConocoPhillips and BP.
A similar ballot measure made Colorado the number two recipient of oil and gas money at the state-level over the same period of time. From 1998 to 2008 major oil and gas interests spent $7.4 million in state-level Colorado politics. The vast majority of that was spent by one organization devoted to the defeat of one ballot measure.
Coloradans for a Stable Economy was organized by large oil and gas interests to oppose Amendment 58, a ballot measure that would have repealed a tax-exemption that favored the industry and used the funds—approximately $300 million—to pay for college scholarships, infrastructure improvements and renewable energy projects.
Major oil and gas companies dropped $7.2 million into Coloradans for a Stable Economy allowing it to run countless advertisements against the ballot measure. BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Encana Oil & Gas, ExxonMobil and Noble Energy each contributed over $1 million to the organization.
Amendment 58 failed when voters went to polls with a commanding 58 percent voting against adoption.
Oil and gas companies also spent big in Alaska, the fourth biggest recipient of contributions from the industry, on defeating a threatening ballot initiative.
General Ballot Initiative 2 would have raised taxes on natural gas reserves held in Alaska's North Slope. The effort was intended to push the companies holding the reserves to construct a pipeline to extract the natural gas.
BP, ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil all contributed handsomely to the defeat of Ballot Initiative 2. The initiative fell by a nearly 2-1 margin.
Neither Colorado nor Alaska saw much of the oil and gas contributions go to their politicians. In those states, the industry largesse was mostly focused on influencing voter opinions. Politicians in California, along with Texas and Louisiana, the two states rounding out the top five recipients of oil and gas money, however, reaped a good amount of industry money for their campaigns.
Chief among them is California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the recipient of $1.72 million in contributions from the oil and gas industry. The majority of that money came from the San Ramon, California-based Chevron.
A 2004 Associated Press article detailed Schwarzenegger's adoption of many of Chevron's desired policy agenda items. These included streamlining the refinery approval process and the processes of the agency that oversees mining and dredging in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Schwarzenegger also endorsed other oil industry priorities including offshore drilling (after the BP oil spill the governor dropped his support) and opposing Proposition 87.
Lawmakers throughout the legislature were targets for oil and gas money in Texas. Perhaps the state most closely link with the industry, oil and gas companies spread their money far and wide in Texas. The industry contributed to over 400 candidates.
The biggest recipients were current Gov. Rick Perry ($129,890) and former House Speaker Tom Craddick ($104,250). The industry also contributed heavily across the board to legislative and judicial campaigns. Most of these contributions went to Republicans candidates. |
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A Study of the Market for Mixed-Use Complexes in Moscow
A mixed-use development, or a mixed-use complex, is a project that unites several income-producing real estate segments. A mixed-use complex is characterized by the following: the income is generated by three or more functions; the share of each segment doesn't exceed 50% of the total area; all segments are united by a common design concept and share a common public space. As a rule, mixed-use complexes are the most flexible in terms of the possibility of being adapted to changing needs. The striving to reduce the time and space in the 'home-work-leisure' system necessitates concentrating these functions in a single location.
There are two types of mixed-use complexes:
In the vertical type, different functions are combined in a single building, with premises intended for public use (such as public catering, retail, etc) located at lower floors and those for private use (apartments, offices, hotel rooms) at upper floors.
In the horizontal type, separate buildings form a single project by being integrated with each other via public spaces and landscaped areas. Another feature of horizontal zoning is the compactness of the territory, meaning that it must be possible to reach any adjacent building in 10 minutes on foot, i.e. the total area of the complex must not exceed 50 hectares.
The study covered 18 complexes (excluding the Moscow City international business center), of which 13 are operational. The largest of these are the World Trade Center (270 thousand square meters), the Vodny complex (212 thousand square meters), and the Four Seasons complex (187 thousand square meters). The largest sites under construction are the mixed-use complex at the Park Pobedy transportation hub (237 thousand square meters) and the mixed-use complex on Aminyevskoye Shosse (125 thousand square meters). Another growing trend in the market segment of mixed-use development is a diversification of functions. The rise of the sports and educational categories is the most noticeable — their share reaches 9% now (including the VTB Arena project) compared to a former 1% of the total area.
Russian mixed-use complexes are likely to develop in a way similar to that of their foreign counterparts, i.e. spread from the premium segment to more affordable. While today the greatest number of mixed-use projects are concentrated in Moscow city center, construction is likely to shift to the Third Ring Road and the largest business clusters in the medium term.
In the long term, the mixed-use development approach will be applied not only to buildings but also to land plots and territories. Even now, municipalities are considering spatial development from the viewpoint of increasing the number of functions, creating public spaces, and expanding pedestrian areas. This will only be possible through the synergy achieved by combining different uses of the development.
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package org.cagrid.gridgrouper.wsrf.stubs;
import java.io.Serializable;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlAccessType;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlAccessorType;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlElement;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlRootElement;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlType;
import org.cagrid.gridgrouper.model.GroupIdentifier;
import org.cagrid.gridgrouper.model.GroupPrivilegeType;
/**
* <p>Java class for anonymous complex type.
*
* <p>The following schema fragment specifies the expected content contained within this class.
*
* <pre>
* <complexType>
* <complexContent>
* <restriction base="{http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema}anyType">
* <sequence>
* <element name="group">
* <complexType>
* <complexContent>
* <restriction base="{http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema}anyType">
* <sequence>
* <element ref="{http://cagrid.nci.nih.gov/1/GridGrouper}GroupIdentifier"/>
* </sequence>
* </restriction>
* </complexContent>
* </complexType>
* </element>
* <element name="subject">
* <complexType>
* <complexContent>
* <restriction base="{http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema}anyType">
* <sequence>
* <element ref="{http://cagrid.nci.nih.gov/1/GridGrouper}SubjectIdentifier"/>
* </sequence>
* </restriction>
* </complexContent>
* </complexType>
* </element>
* <element name="privilege">
* <complexType>
* <complexContent>
* <restriction base="{http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema}anyType">
* <sequence>
* <element ref="{http://cagrid.nci.nih.gov/1/GridGrouper}GroupPrivilegeType"/>
* </sequence>
* </restriction>
* </complexContent>
* </complexType>
* </element>
* </sequence>
* </restriction>
* </complexContent>
* </complexType>
* </pre>
*
*
*/
@XmlAccessorType(XmlAccessType.FIELD)
@XmlType(name = "", propOrder = {
"group",
"subject",
"privilege"
})
@XmlRootElement(name = "HasGroupPrivilegeRequest")
public class HasGroupPrivilegeRequest
implements Serializable
{
@XmlElement(required = true)
protected Group group;
@XmlElement(required = true)
protected Subject subject;
@XmlElement(required = true)
protected Privilege privilege;
/**
* Gets the value of the group property.
*
* @return
* possible object is
* {@link org.cagrid.gridgrouper.wsrf.stubs.HasGroupPrivilegeRequest.Group }
*
*/
public Group getGroup() {
return group;
}
/**
* Sets the value of the group property.
*
* @param value
* allowed object is
* {@link org.cagrid.gridgrouper.wsrf.stubs.HasGroupPrivilegeRequest.Group }
*
*/
public void setGroup(Group value) {
this.group = value;
}
/**
* Gets the value of the subject property.
*
* @return
* possible object is
* {@link org.cagrid.gridgrouper.wsrf.stubs.HasGroupPrivilegeRequest.Subject }
*
*/
public Subject getSubject() {
return subject;
}
/**
* Sets the value of the subject property.
*
* @param value
* allowed object is
* {@link org.cagrid.gridgrouper.wsrf.stubs.HasGroupPrivilegeRequest.Subject }
*
*/
public void setSubject(Subject value) {
this.subject = value;
}
/**
* Gets the value of the privilege property.
*
* @return
* possible object is
* {@link org.cagrid.gridgrouper.wsrf.stubs.HasGroupPrivilegeRequest.Privilege }
*
*/
public Privilege getPrivilege() {
return privilege;
}
/**
* Sets the value of the privilege property.
*
* @param value
* allowed object is
* {@link org.cagrid.gridgrouper.wsrf.stubs.HasGroupPrivilegeRequest.Privilege }
*
*/
public void setPrivilege(Privilege value) {
this.privilege = value;
}
/**
* <p>Java class for anonymous complex type.
*
* <p>The following schema fragment specifies the expected content contained within this class.
*
* <pre>
* <complexType>
* <complexContent>
* <restriction base="{http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema}anyType">
* <sequence>
* <element ref="{http://cagrid.nci.nih.gov/1/GridGrouper}GroupIdentifier"/>
* </sequence>
* </restriction>
* </complexContent>
* </complexType>
* </pre>
*
*
*/
@XmlAccessorType(XmlAccessType.FIELD)
@XmlType(name = "", propOrder = {
"groupIdentifier"
})
public static class Group
implements Serializable
{
@XmlElement(name = "GroupIdentifier", namespace = "http://cagrid.nci.nih.gov/1/GridGrouper", required = true)
protected GroupIdentifier groupIdentifier;
/**
* Gets the value of the groupIdentifier property.
*
* @return
* possible object is
* {@link org.cagrid.gridgrouper.model.GroupIdentifier }
*
*/
public GroupIdentifier getGroupIdentifier() {
return groupIdentifier;
}
/**
* Sets the value of the groupIdentifier property.
*
* @param value
* allowed object is
* {@link org.cagrid.gridgrouper.model.GroupIdentifier }
*
*/
public void setGroupIdentifier(GroupIdentifier value) {
this.groupIdentifier = value;
}
}
/**
* <p>Java class for anonymous complex type.
*
* <p>The following schema fragment specifies the expected content contained within this class.
*
* <pre>
* <complexType>
* <complexContent>
* <restriction base="{http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema}anyType">
* <sequence>
* <element ref="{http://cagrid.nci.nih.gov/1/GridGrouper}GroupPrivilegeType"/>
* </sequence>
* </restriction>
* </complexContent>
* </complexType>
* </pre>
*
*
*/
@XmlAccessorType(XmlAccessType.FIELD)
@XmlType(name = "", propOrder = {
"groupPrivilegeType"
})
public static class Privilege
implements Serializable
{
@XmlElement(name = "GroupPrivilegeType", namespace = "http://cagrid.nci.nih.gov/1/GridGrouper", required = true)
protected GroupPrivilegeType groupPrivilegeType;
/**
* Gets the value of the groupPrivilegeType property.
*
* @return
* possible object is
* {@link org.cagrid.gridgrouper.model.GroupPrivilegeType }
*
*/
public GroupPrivilegeType getGroupPrivilegeType() {
return groupPrivilegeType;
}
/**
* Sets the value of the groupPrivilegeType property.
*
* @param value
* allowed object is
* {@link org.cagrid.gridgrouper.model.GroupPrivilegeType }
*
*/
public void setGroupPrivilegeType(GroupPrivilegeType value) {
this.groupPrivilegeType = value;
}
}
/**
* <p>Java class for anonymous complex type.
*
* <p>The following schema fragment specifies the expected content contained within this class.
*
* <pre>
* <complexType>
* <complexContent>
* <restriction base="{http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema}anyType">
* <sequence>
* <element ref="{http://cagrid.nci.nih.gov/1/GridGrouper}SubjectIdentifier"/>
* </sequence>
* </restriction>
* </complexContent>
* </complexType>
* </pre>
*
*
*/
@XmlAccessorType(XmlAccessType.FIELD)
@XmlType(name = "", propOrder = {
"subjectIdentifier"
})
public static class Subject
implements Serializable
{
@XmlElement(name = "SubjectIdentifier", namespace = "http://cagrid.nci.nih.gov/1/GridGrouper", required = true)
protected String subjectIdentifier;
/**
* Gets the value of the subjectIdentifier property.
*
* @return
* possible object is
* {@link String }
*
*/
public String getSubjectIdentifier() {
return subjectIdentifier;
}
/**
* Sets the value of the subjectIdentifier property.
*
* @param value
* allowed object is
* {@link String }
*
*/
public void setSubjectIdentifier(String value) {
this.subjectIdentifier = value;
}
}
}
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package org.jruyi.common.internal;
import org.jruyi.common.ServiceHolderManager.IFactory;
public final class ServiceHolderManagerProvider {
private static final ServiceHolderManagerProvider m_inst = new ServiceHolderManagerProvider();
private ServiceHolderManagerProvider() {
}
public static ServiceHolderManagerProvider getInstance() {
return m_inst;
}
public IFactory getFactory() {
throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Not supported yet.");
}
}
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require 'test_helper'
module DemoGem
class PicturesControllerTest < ActionController::TestCase
setup do
@picture = pictures(:one)
end
test "should get index" do
get :index
assert_response :success
assert_not_nil assigns(:pictures)
end
test "should get new" do
get :new
assert_response :success
end
test "should create picture" do
assert_difference('Picture.count') do
post :create, picture: @picture.attributes
end
assert_redirected_to picture_path(assigns(:picture))
end
test "should show picture" do
get :show, id: @picture
assert_response :success
end
test "should get edit" do
get :edit, id: @picture
assert_response :success
end
test "should update picture" do
put :update, id: @picture, picture: @picture.attributes
assert_redirected_to picture_path(assigns(:picture))
end
test "should destroy picture" do
assert_difference('Picture.count', -1) do
delete :destroy, id: @picture
end
assert_redirected_to pictures_path
end
end
end
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