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DBA (Doing Business As)
An identification of the owner or owners of a business and the business name. Not a partnership or corporation.
Declaration of Restrictions
A set of restrictions filed by a subscriber to cover an entire tract or subdivision.
Declaratory Judgment
A determination by a court as to the legal rights of the plaintiff, with no order for relief. The judgment is binding on future litigation.
Actually, any one of many conveyance or financing instruments, but generally a conveyance instrument, given to pass fee title to property upon sale.
Deed in Lieu
A deed from the owner (debtor) to a lender to prevent foreclosure. There are usually statutory provisions as to fairness of value and absence of coercion, which must be recited on the deed.
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
A deed given by an owner/borrower to a lender to prevent the lender from beginning foreclosure proceedings. The validity of the deed depends to some degree on "fairness" under the circumstances, and adequacy of consideration, which will be considered.
Deed of Trust
An instrument used in many states in place of a mortgage. Property is transferred to a trustee by a borrower (trustor), in favor of the lender (beneficiary), and reconveyed upon payment in full.
Deed Restrictions
Limitations on the use of property placed in conveyance deed by the grantor, which bind all future owners.
Defective Title
(1) Title to a negotiable instrument obtained by fraud. (2) Title to real property, which lacks some of the elements necessary to transfer good title.
The person against whom a civil or criminal action is brought.
Delayed Reconveyance
A reconveyance of a deed of trust which is issued and recorded after transfer of title and issuance of title insurance (not showing the deed of trust). Usually occurs when the lender is in another state and will not issue the reconveyance paid in full.
(1) The quantity of goods that can be sold at a specified price, in a given market, at a particular time. (2) A letter from a lender showing the amount due in order to pay off a mortgage or trust deed.
Department of Real Estate
That department of the state government responsible for the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the real estate business. The person heading the department is usually called The Real Estate Commissioner. Other names for the department are The Division of Real Estate and the Real Estate Commission.
(1) Money given by the buyer with an offer to purchase. Shows good faith. Also called earnest money. (2) A natural accumulation of resources (oil, gold, etc.) which may be commercially recovered and marketed.
(1) A builder. (2) One who prepares the raw land for construction and then sells to a builder.
A planned construction project, rather than simply the building of unrelated buildings.
Development Loan
A loan for the purchase of land or off-site improvements, rather than building costs. The land involved is used to secure the loan.
(1) Statement on a publication attempting to limit liability in event the information is inaccurate. (2) Renunciation of a claim or right of another. (3) Refusal to accept an estate, either as trustee or as owner.
Distress Sale
A sale of property when the seller is under extreme pressure to sell. Generally the property is sold for less than market value.
Documentary Tax Stamps
Stamps, similar to postage stamps, affixed to a deed, showing the amount of transfer tax paid. Most states now "stamp" the deed rather than affixing a stamp.
Documentary Transfer Tax
A state tax on the sale of real property, based on the sale price or equity transferred.
Dominant Tenement
A parcel of land which benefits from an easement. For example: An easement exists over parcel A for access to parcel B. Parcel B is the dominant tenement; parcel A is the servient tenement.
Down Payment
Cash portion paid by a buyer from his own funds, as opposed to that portion of the purchase price that is financed.
A change in the allowable use of land by the appropriate zoning authority to a lesser (usually less available) use. Example: Eight units per acre to four units per acre.
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The failure to record evidence of title; instead, placing it in a "dresser drawer". Also called "Trunk Title".
(1) Any building containing exactly two dwelling units. Most commonly refers to the units that are side by side, with a common wall and roof. (2) An apartment on two floors or levels.
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New Book Releases: Week of August 30, 2011
Charlaine Harris' long awaited Sookie Stackhouse Companion, including a new Sookie Stackhouse novella, finally arrives in bookstores today. Also, the popular 39 Clues series will launch the Cahills vs. Vespers series this week with The Medusa Plot. Check out this week's new book releases:
The Sookie Stackhouse Companion by Charlaine Harris
Available August 30, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
From the publisher:
Charlaine Harris has topped the bestseller charts and has become a nationwide phenomenon, thanks to the unconventional-and otherworldly- life of Sookie Stackhouse. Now, in her own words, Sookie gives readers a look at her family, friends, enemies, adventures, and-of course-the lovers who set her world on fire…
Readers will:
• Tour Bon Temps, the small Louisiana town that Sookie calls home, and visit the houses of her Gran and her sometime vampire lover, Bill
• Prowl around the werewolf and were-panther communities
• Browse through her best friend Tara's dress shop
• Belly up to the bar in Merlotte's, where Sookie works
• Get must-have Bon Temps recipes-including Caroline Bellfleur's famous chocolate cheesecake
• Test themselves with trivia questions from the series
Kill Me If You Can by James Patterson and Marshall Karp
Available August 29, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
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Matthew Bannon, a poor art student living in New York City, finds a duffel bag filled with diamonds during a chaotic attack at Grand Central Station. Plans for a worry-free life with his gorgeous girlfriend Katherine fill his thoughts–until he realizes that he is being hunted, and that whoever is after him won't stop until they have reclaimed the diamonds and exacted their revenge.
Trailing him is the Ghost, the world's greatest assassin, who has just pulled off his most high-profile hit: killing Walter Zelvas, a top member of the international Diamond Syndicate. There's only one small problem: the diamonds he was supposed to retrieve from Zelvas are missing. Now, the Ghost is on Bannon's trail–but so is a rival assassin who would like nothing more than to make the Ghost disappear forever. From "America's #1 storyteller" (Forbes) comes a high-speed, high-stakes, winner-take-all thrill ride of adrenaline-fueled suspense.
The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta
Available August 30, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
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What if—whoosh, right now, with no explanation—a number of us simply vanished? Would some of us collapse? Would others of us go on, one foot in front of the other, as we did before the world turned upside down?
That's what the bewildered citizens of Mapleton, who lost many of their neighbors, friends and lovers in the event known as the Sudden Departure, have to figure out. Because nothing has been the same since it happened—not marriages, not friendships, not even the relationships between parents and children.
Kevin Garvey, Mapleton's new mayor, wants to speed up the healing process, to bring a sense of renewed hope and purpose to his traumatized community. Kevin's own family has fallen apart in the wake of the disaster: his wife, Laurie, has left to join the Guilty Remnant, a homegrown cult whose members take a vow of silence; his son, Tom, is gone, too, dropping out of college to follow a sketchy prophet named Holy Wayne. Only Kevin's teenaged daughter, Jill, remains, and she's definitely not the sweet "A" student she used to be. Kevin wants to help her, but he's distracted by his growing relationship with Nora Durst, a woman who lost her entire family on October 14th and is still reeling from the tragedy, even as she struggles to move beyond it and make a new start.
With heart, intelligence and a rare ability to illuminate the struggles inherent in ordinary lives, Tom Perrotta has written a startling, thought-provoking novel about love, connection and loss.
The Cut by George Pelecanos
Available August 29, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
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Spero Lucas has a new line of work. Since he returned home after serving in Iraq, he has been doing special investigations for a defense attorney. He's good at it, and he has carved out a niche: recovering stolen property, no questions asked. His cut is forty percent.
A high-profile crime boss who has heard of Lucas's specialty hires him to find out who has been stealing from his operation. It's the biggest job Lucas has ever been offered, and he quickly gets a sense of what's going on. But before he can close in on what's been taken, he tangles with a world of men whose amorality and violence leave him reeling. Is any cut worth your family, your lover, your life?
Spero Lucas is George Pelecanos's greatest creation, a young man making his place in the world one battle and one mission at a time. The first in a new series of thrillers featuring Spero Lucas, The Cut is the latest confirmation of why George Pelecanos is "perhaps America's greatest living crime writer." (Stephen King)
Only Time Will Tell (The Clifton Chronicles) by Jeffrey Archer
Available August 30, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
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From the internationally bestselling author of Kane and Abel and A Prisoner of Birth comes Only Time Will Tell, the first in an ambitious new series that tells the story of one family across generations, across oceans, from heartbreak to triumph.
The epic tale of Harry Clifton's life begins in 1920, with the words "I was told that my father was killed in the war." A dock worker in Bristol, Harry never knew his father, but he learns about life on the docks from his uncle, who expects Harry to join him at the shipyard once he's left school. But then an unexpected gift wins him a scholarship to an exclusive boys' school, and his life will never be the same again.
As he enters into adulthood, Harry finally learns how his father really died, but the awful truth only leads him to question, was he even his father? Is he the son of Arthur Clifton, a stevedore who spent his whole life on the docks, or the firstborn son of a scion of West Country society, whose family owns a shipping line?
This introductory novel in Archer's ambitious series The Clifton Chronicles includes a cast of colorful characters and takes us from the ravages of the Great War to the outbreak of the Second World War, when Harry must decide whether to take up a place at Oxford or join the navy and go to war with Hitler's Germany. From the docks of working-class England to the bustling streets of 1940 New York City, Only Time Will Tell takes readers on a journey through to future volumes, which will bring to life one hundred years of recent history to reveal a family story that neither the reader nor Harry Clifton himself could ever have imagined.
A Trick of the Light: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny
Available August 30, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
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"Hearts are broken," Lillian Dyson carefully underlined in a book. "Sweet relationships are dead."
But now Lillian herself is dead. Found among the bleeding hearts and lilacs of Clara Morrow's garden in Three Pines, shattering the celebrations of Clara's solo show at the famed Musée in Montreal. Chief Inspector Gamache, the head of homicide at the Sûreté du Québec, is called to the tiny Quebec village and there he finds the art world gathered, and with it a world of shading and nuance, a world of shadow and light. Where nothing is as it seems. Behind every smile there lurks a sneer. Inside every sweet relationship there hides a broken heart. And even when facts are slowly exposed, it is no longer clear to Gamache and his team if what they've found is the truth, or simply a trick of the light.
Salvage the Bones: A Novel by Jesmyn Ward
Available August 30, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
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A hurricane is building over the Gulf of Mexico, threatening the coastal town of Bois Sauvage, Mississippi, and Esch's father is growing concerned. A hard drinker, largely absent, he doesn't show concern for much else. Esch and her three brothers are stocking food, but there isn't much to save. Lately, Esch can't keep down what food she gets; she's fourteen and pregnant. Her brother Skeetah is sneaking scraps for his prized pitbull's new litter, dying one by one in the dirt. Meanwhile, brothers Randall and Junior try to stake their claim in a family long on child's play and short on parenting.
As the twelve days that make up the novel's framework yield to their dramatic conclusion, this unforgettable family-motherless children sacrificing for one another as they can, protecting and nurturing where love is scarce-pulls itself up to face another day. A big-hearted novel about familial love and community against all odds, and a wrenching look at the lonesome, brutal, and restrictive realities of rural poverty, Salvage the Bones is muscled with poetry, revelatory, and real.
We the Animals: A novel by Justin Torres
Available August 30, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
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An exquisite, blistering debut novel.
Three brothers tear their way through childhood— smashing tomatoes all over each other, building kites from trash, hiding out when their parents do battle, tiptoeing around the house as their mother sleeps off her graveyard shift. Paps and Ma are from Brooklyn—he's Puerto Rican, she's white—and their love is a serious, dangerous thing that makes and unmakes a family many times.
Life in this family is fierce and absorbing, full of chaos and heartbreak and the euphoria of belonging completely to one another. From the intense familial unity felt by a child to the profound alienation he endures as he begins to see the world, this beautiful novel reinvents the coming-of-age story in a way that is sly and punch-in-the-stomach powerful.
Written in magical language with unforgettable images, this is a stunning exploration of the viscerally charged landscape of growing up, how deeply we are formed by our earliest bonds, and how we are ultimately propelled at escape velocity toward our futures.
The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Book 1: The Medusa Plot by Gordon Korman
Available August 30, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
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Are you ready to save the world? The bestselling series returns with an adventure spanning 6 explosive books, 2 secret-filled card packs, and a website that places readers right in the action.
Thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill and his older sister, Amy, thought they belonged to the world's most powerful family. They thought the hunt for 39 Clues leading to the source of that power was over. They even thought they'd won. But Amy and Dan were wrong.
One by one, distress calls start coming in from around the globe. Cahills are being kidnapped by a shadowy group known only as the Vespers. Now Amy and Dan have only days to fulfill a bizarre ransom request or their captured friends will start dying. Amy and Dan don't know what the Vespers want or how to stop them. Only one thing is clear. The Vespers are playing to win, and if they get their hands on the Clues . . . the world will be their next hostage.
The Gray Wolf Throne (A Seven Realms Novel) by Cinda Williams Chima
Available August 30, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
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Han Alister thought he had already lost everyone he loved. But when he finds his friend Rebecca Morley near death in the Spirit Mountains, Han knows that nothing matters more than saving her. The costs of his efforts are steep, but nothing can prepare him for what he soon discovers: the beautiful, mysterious girl he knew as Rebecca is none other than Raisa ana'Marianna, heir to the Queendom of the Fells. Han is hurt and betrayed. He knows he has no future with a blueblood. And, as far as he's concerned, the princess's family killed his own mother and sister. But if Han is to fulfill his end of an old bargain, he must do everything in his power to see Raisa crowned queen.
Meanwhile, some people will stop at nothing to prevent Raisa from ascending. With each attempt on her life, she wonders how long it will be before her enemies succeed. Her heart tells her that the thief-turned-wizard Han Alister can be trusted. She wants to believe it—he's saved her life more than once. But with danger coming at her from every direction, Raisa can only rely on her wits and her iron-hard will to survive—and even that might not be enough.
The Gray Wolf Throne is an epic tale of fierce loyalty, unbearable sacrifice, and the heartless hand of fate.
Witchlanders by Lena Coakley
Available August 30, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
From the publisher:
High in their mountain covens, red witches pray to the Goddess, protecting the Witchlands by throwing the bones and foretelling the future.
It's all a fake.
At least, that's what Ryder thinks. He doubts the witches really deserve their tithes—one quarter of all the crops his village can produce. And even if they can predict the future, what danger is there to foretell, now that his people's old enemy, the Baen, has been defeated?
But when a terrifying new magic threatens both his village and the coven, Ryder must confront the beautiful and silent witch who holds all the secrets. Everything he's ever believed about witches, the Baen, magic and about himself will change, when he discovers that the prophecies he's always scorned—
Are about him.
In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir by Dick Cheney
Available August 30, 2011 (Order on Amazon)
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In his unmistakable voice and with an insider's eye on history, former Vice President Dick Cheney tells the story of his life and the nearly four decades he has spent at the center of American politics and power.

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CHITTENANGO >> Two Science Olympiad teams from Chittenango High School traveled to LeMoyne College early on Saturday, Jan. 27 to compete in the Central New York Regional Competition.
Preparations for the event began at summer camp last August and after consuming multiple donuts while cramming some last minute studying, the team began their quest to earn a coveted bid to the state tournament in March.
Science Olympiad teams consist of teams of 15 students with no more than seven seniors per squad. The 26 different events range from building and testing events like Helicopters and Mousetrap Cars, to study events including Astronomy and Material Science. Eight hours later the results were in and with medals in 18 different events, the team placed fifth overall earning the right to compete at the state level.
Seniors Trevor Crystal (5), Ben Cyr (5), Caleb Seale (2), Lucas Spiridilozzi (2), Coralee Everett (3) and Alex Drake (2) led the team with medals in 11 different events highlighted by gold medal performances in Optics and Helicopters.
Juniors Hannah Butler, Zoe Sauve and Annie Vigliotti pitched in with three medals each while freshmen Tyler Falkenburg, Leah DeMauro, Marilla Bongiovanni and Sarah Vigliotti all earned medals in their events including a bronze medal in the challenging Mission Possible Challenge.
The team will spend the next six weeks rebuilding and fine tuning preparations for the state tournament where they will compete against the top 50 teams from all over New York.
Team members expressed their thanks to Mr. Muller and Ms. Bennett, volunteer coaches who spent countless hours helping students get ready to compete, not to mention donating snacks and supplies all year long.


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Societe Generale is a leading global bank with French origins. The Group believes in four core values: commitment, responsibility, team spirit and innovation. It's those values that Societe Generale wanted to portray in their newest product: a customized credit card with a 45 days free interest rate "The 1".


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Sustainability for Teenage Girls
Catalyse Change CIC is a new Bristol-based social enterprise supporting teenage girls to develop sustainability skills and knowledge for 'healthy, happy and green' communities, careers and planet.
Our mission is to 'ignite the ambitions of girls with the skills and belief to catalyse the change they want to see in the world.'
We are developing a pilot programme to work with young women to be change agents for sustainable development, through; inspiration, awareness, education, mentoring and practical skills. We aim to fill the gap in the sustainability advice and skills currently being offered to teenage girls in schools. Whilst also providing practical tools to help them be more confident and better manage stress and anxiety.
Why Women & Girls?
Women around the world do not have gender equality, this is extremely stark within much of the developing world, however even in Western Europe – where during the last 100 years women have been given the vote and their own legal, property and other human rights – there are still many discrepencies. Goal 5 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is to 'achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls' whilst it is widely accepted that the other 17 goals cannot be achieved without realising this one.
By the year 2030, this agenda aims to end poverty, combat inequalities and promote prosperity while protecting the environment. "Women and girls make up more than half the world's population — and they are on the frontlines — often more deeply impacted than men and boys by poverty, climate change, food insecurity, lack of healthcare, and global economic crises. Their contributions and leadership are central to finding a solution."
Gender in the workplace
In the UK there is a gender pay gap of 9.1% for full-time work and men continue to make up the majority of the highest paid and most senior roles, for example there are just seven female Chief Executives in the FTSE 100. For us to achieve real sustainability we need gender equality, as women not only comprise 50% of the population but have unique skills, insights and roles, which need to be part of the debate and decision making.
However they are not currently fairly represented in the political and economic areas where much of the critical decision making is taking place. In the words of Mary Robinson, former Irish president and now climate change campaigner: 'When you have a male world, you have male priorities.'
Vandana Shiva, respected Indian scientist and environmental activist, states "I don't think true sustainability is possible without gender equality. The two go hand in hand. Because the same paradigm, the same mind-set that treats women as the second sex. One defines nature as dead matter to be exploited, the other defines women as passive as non-creative and non-productive."
Sustainability & Green Careers
Sustainability in the 'real' world – across all sectors – often seems very remote from the young people who are our future and key to its success. In our research with teenage girls there is little understanding of what sustainability really means and the range of career options which could be open to them within it. According to Women In Science and Environment (WISE), females make up just 12.8 % of the workforce in jobs that require science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) skills. And the lack of female visibility could lead one to assume that it is not a profession for women.
Entrants to environment careers have historically come from Stem areas however the profession is diverse enough to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. In addition the most effective change programmes also require the 'softer' sustainability skills of communication, collaboration, consensus and behavioural change which women often naturally excel at.
At Catalyse Change we want to focus on ways we can inspire and skill teenage girls to be the next generation of change-agents. By providing them with inspiration and knowledge 'to be the change they wish to see' in the world. We will do this by raising awareness through social media and schools and through practical programmes to translate sustainability principles and tools, such as the The Natural Step – an effective science-based sustainability framework – to a young female audience. In addition it is also vital to encourage young women to have the personal confidence and tools to believe that they can make a difference in many ways, including through entering male dominated professions, if that is what they choose to do.
Skilling & Capacity Building: What are the Tools?
Catalyse Change training will be designed and co-created by young women – as part of the pilot programme – based on what they want and what works best i.e. most inspires and empowers them to have the personal capacity and skills with which to work in sustainability roles and projects.
There are some established and effective change programmes – with proven tools and techniques – which we aim to adopt and adapt as appropriate. What we want is a Catalyse Change programme which is both relevant, inspiring and effective for teenage girls.
The programme may include: Community engagement, facilitation skills for working with groups, a personal mentor who is a trained coach or sustainability practitioner, tools that enhance personal resilience, direct access to change-makers, understanding the sustainability challenges of the 21st, project management, partnership building, communication, story-telling and fund-raising.
We are working closely with sustainability practitioners and other stakeholders to ensure the work is effective and complementary to what is already offered in schools and elsewhere. If you would like to offer your support, skills or other resources – we would be extremely pleased to hear from you.
Contact: email@example.com www.catalysechange.com
Connect with us @CatalyseCh @TraciLewis79


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158 pages, 243 colour photos, b/w line drawings and colour distribution maps
South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI Publishing)
The Flora of Namibia is dominated by the families Poaceae, Asteraceae and Fabaceae. Here, an account of the Apocynaceae, the seventh largest family in Namibia, is presented. A total of 153 species belonging to 46 genera are recorded as occurring naturally for the country and 19 of these species are endemic to Namibia, with two endemic genera. More than half of these 153 species belong to the tribe Ceropegieae, with the highly succulent group, the stapeliads, represented by 58 species.
It is shown that the family is most diverse in the extreme south of the country, in the Rosh Pinah and in the Karasburg districts. The distribution of each species is mapped and, for many genera, one species is illustrated with line drawings. Lectotypes are selected for several species.
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New Year Greeting From President Xi
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Greetings! Time flies. As we are ushering in the year of 2018, I would like to extend my New Year wishes to my countrymen and women from all ethnic groups, in Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and in Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese. I also wish good luck to friends from all countries and regions across the world.
It is only natural that hard work pays off, and it brings changes for the better every day. In 2017, we held the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, embarking on a new journey towards the all-around building of a modern socialist China. Out national GDP reached a new level of 80 trillion yuan. Over 13 million new job opportunities were created in urban and rural areas. The social old-age pension schemes have covered more than 900 million people, while 1.35million people have gained access to basic medical insurance. Another more than 10 million rural residents have been lifted out of poverty. As an ancient Chinese poet wrote, "If only I could get tens of thousands of mansions! I would house all the poor people who would then beam with smiles." As part of our poverty alleviation efforts, 3.4 million people have moved into new and warm homes, and the goal of upgrading 6 million housing units in run-down areas has been realized in advance. The improvement of people's well-being has been accelerated, and the ecological environment has gradually improved. The people have gained a stronger sense of fulfillment, happiness and security. We are now one big step closer to the completion of a moderately prosperous society in all respects.
We have made one achievement after another in the fields of science and technology innovation as well as massive projects. The Huiyan Hard X-ray Modulation Telescope has launched into space. The C919 large passenger jet has completed its maiden flight. The quantum computer has been successfully developed. Saltwater paddies have begun trial production. The first domestically built aircraft carrier has been put into use. The Haiyi underwater glider has conducted deep-sea observations. Samples of combustible ice in sea areas have been collected successfully. The Yangshan Phase-IV Automated Port has officially opened. The main structure of the Hong Kong -Zhuhai- Macao Bridge has been finished, and the Fuxing high speed trains have been operated across China. I would like to say Bravo to the great creativity demonstrated by fellow Chinese.
We held a military drill in Zhurihe training base, commemorating the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Upon 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, I paid a visit to it and saw with my own eyes that Hong Kong has maintained its long-term prosperity and stability with the firm support of the motherland, and it surely enjoy a better tomorrow. In order to remember history and call for peace, we held a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, as well as a national memorial service for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre.
In 2017, I received a lot of letters from the public, including villagers from Yumai Township of Longzi County in Tibet, members of a mounted cultural troupe in West Suned Prefecture of Inner Mongolia, professors of Xi'an Jiaotong University who had relocated there from eastern China decades ago, and graduates from Nankai University who had joined the army. Their stories all impressed me deeply. People have adhered to patriotism and devotion with neither complaint nor regret, which makes me feel that the common people are the greatest and happiness is generated through hard work.
Comrades, friends, ladies and gentlemen,
2018 marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening up policy. The policy is the only way for modern China to make progress in its development as well as to realize the Chinese dream. With the 40th anniversary of the reform and opening up policy as a turning point, we shall cut paths through mountains and build bridges across rivers, overcome all difficulties and carry reform through to the end.
It is our solemn commitment to lift all rural residents living below the current poverty line out of poverty by 2020. Once made, a promise is as weighty as a thousand ounces of gold. It is only 3 years left before 2020, so the whole society shall take joint actions, strive to the best of our capabilities, and implement targeted measures for more success. If we win the battle against poverty three years later on schedule, that will mark the first entire elimination of absolute impoverishment in the Chinese nation's history which has lasted for thousands of years. Let's work together for this great achievement that is significant to both the Chinese nation and mankind.
At present, various sides have both expectations and worries about the prospect of peace and development for mankind, looking forward to China expressing its stand and attitude. The world is one big family. As a responsible major country, China has this to say: China will resolutely uphold the authority and status of the United Nations, conscientiously perform its due international obligations and responsibilities, keep its promises on global climate change, actively push forward the implementation of the Belt and Road Initiative, and always contribute to the building of world peace and global development, and the safeguarding of international order. The Chinese people are willing to work together with people of various countries in opening up a beautiful future of greater prosperity and tranquility for mankind.
Our great development achievements have been made by the people, and should be shared by the people. I understand what concerns the people the most includes education, employment, income, social security, healthcare, elderly care, housing, and the environment. You have reaped the harvest from your hard work. You have also encountered quite some frustrations. There is still much room for improvement with regard to our work in relation to the people's livelihood. So we should strengthen our sense of mission and responsibility, and do practical and fruitful work for the sake of the people's welfare. The CPC committees, governments and officials at all levels shall always take into consideration the safety and necessities of the people whole-heartedly, and regard the work of benefitting the people as their top political achievement. They shall pay attention to and share the concerns of the people and create conditions for them to live a better and happier life.
Thank you all.
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The Golden CompassBook - 1996
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As a child I never picked this book up and read it. I read it recently and fell in love. I can't wait to find out what happens next!
I was obsessed with this book for a long time. I enjoyed it deeply and now after 10 years I want to read it again.
My brother made me read this when I was 12 and I did not like it. Overall, I found it very depressing, what with doing experiments on children that leaves them catatonic and quick to die. I still feel deeply unsettled just thinking about it.
I first read this 20 years ago, and even as an adult, no one writes children like Philip Pullman. The sense of wonder is immaculate, and the worldbuilding so rich and inviting.
I never managed to read any of the His Dark Materials when I was little - in fact, I had never even heard of the series until the movie The Golden Compass was released. What a shame, because this book is beautifully written, adventurous, and deals with some very grown up themes, making this a great read if you're a kid or just a kid at heart.
This is a beautifully written book, which is much deeper than it appears.
Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy was one of the top 10 banned books from 2000-2010. If you're a fan of Harry Potter or other teen fantasy, celebrate Banned Books Week by reading this epic tale of good vs. evil.
"The Golden Compass" begins as Teenager Lyra, who lives in very ordinary Oxford, England, is swept up into an extraordinary world of steampunk airships, sentient animals, and a secret conspiracy that spans all of creation. As Lyra gets dragged into the inter-dimensional conflict, she begins to realize that her world is not what she thought it was. This book was challenged for its religious and sexual content, all of which is thoughtfully explored as Lyra struggles to figure out what in life is worth fighting for. I highly recommend this series to anyone from mid teens to adults.
Lyra's journey is filled with magic, suspense, and intensity. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves fantasy!
This was my very first time reading The Golden Compass, and the book was amazing. It was an action packed book, with many great characters, and you never know what's going to happen next. I couldn't put it down. There are also a couple plot twists that I loved. Overall, I give it 5 stars.
His Dark Materials continues to be my favourite trilogy: I loved it at 12, I loved it at 18, at 24, and I still love it now. Philip Pullman doesn't underestimate young readers - he has created an intricate, complicated universe and populated it with fascinating characters and an underlying challenge to question authority and think critically. Older teens and adult readers will find social (and religious) commentary around every corner, but younger readers can equally enjoy this story without being bogged down by allegory. His Dark Materials provides an excellent, necessary counterpoint to The Chronicles of Narnia.
I'm equal parts excited and terrified for the follow-up trilogy, The Book of Dust, the first part of which is coming our way this fall...
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In this book Lyra and her daemon ,Pantalaimon [ in short Pan], go on a perilous journey to Bolvangar to stop the Gobblers. They need to stop the Gobblers because they kidnap children and then cut away ther deamons. Lyra and Pan travel with with the Gyptians. Along the way they meet the armored bear, Iorek Byrnison.
This truly amazing book in a different dimension where children started going missing. A girl lived there, Lyra, who once lived a university until the fateful day when her mother took her away. She was given a golden compass by the university which she was to keep hidden.Her mother found out and tried to take it so lyra ran away from her mother. She met the egyptians who saved her from being captured. Together with them she went to save the children. They met a bear named eric burneson who decided to help her after she got back his amour. Together with lee scorseby (a balloonist) they faced evil to save the missing children.
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Monica Cervantes is one of two choreographers gearing up for a big show. Joining the Luna Negra Dance Theater three years ago gave her the opportunity to leave her native Spain and for the first time, get a taste of Chicago.
"The people don't have the motivation to see dance or they are not use to going to the theater, so it's hard to bring people to see dance," Cervantes said. "So the fact that we have the possibility to come here to be more free and to share our work that's really nice."
Cervantes was brought into the dance troupe by artistic director Gustavo Ramirez Sansano. He aims to carry on cultural traditions while breaking new ground in modern dance.
"Luna Negra, one of its statements is steering away from stereotypes of the Latino culture so when i came here one of the things i wanted to do was go deeper in that," he said.
With a nod to its choreographers, the upcoming show is called Made in Spain. It's a mix of ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary dance.
"The flavor that you're going to see is going to be Latino in the way that we normally see, Latino but we're going to see another side of the Latino culture," Ramirez Sansano said..
With the exception of the reprisal of one of Cervantes' previous works called Naked Ape, the show will feature all new arrangements.
"It's different always because there's new movement, new choreography. It's a new set. It's a new trip. Because it's made in Spain, for me it has a nice personal feeling," Cervantes said.
The Luna Negra Dance Theater's show will be Saturday, March 9 at the Harris Theater and it will be performed to live music by the Turtle Island Quartet.
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Hinamatsuri -- Japanese Girls' Day doll festival
What is the Hinamatsuri festival? Hinamatsuri ("Girls' Day") is celebrated on 03 March each year. The festival is intended to bring luck and good fortune to the daughters of the household. The focal point of the festival is a tiered platform displaying a set of ornamental dolls made of silks and a shell-like material called 'gofun' which represents the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians of a Heian period court.
These sets range from simple to ornate and expensive, and are often handed down and expanded in the family over the years.
Hina matsuri display tiers
Hina matsuri dolls: First level
- Emperor holding a baton
- Empress holding a fan
- byoubu (gold folding screen)
- two lamp stands and lanterns
- two vases of artificial peach branches
Hina matsuri dolls: Second level
- three court ladies bearing sake
- stands with round tops for seasonal sweets
Hina matsuri dolls: Third level
- musician holding a small drum
- musician holding a large drum
- musician holding a hand drum
- flute-player
- singer holding a fan
Hina matsuri dolls: Fourth level
- Minister of the Right
- Minister of the Left
- covered bowl tables
- stands for hishimochi (diamond-shaped rice cakes)
- a mandarin orange tree
- a sakura tree
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- Maudlin drinker
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- chest of drawers
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President Obama has officially requested an increase to the statutory debt limit.
The formal request gives both chambers 15 days to vote on whether to approve of the $1.2 trillion hike. The House plans to vote on this request on Jan. 18, a spokeswoman for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said.
In a letter to House and Senate leaders sent Thursday, the president informed the Congress that the federal government had come within $100 billion of the existing limit and that another increase is "required to meet existing commitments." The boost will be the third and final increase to the ceiling under the debt-limit deal struck in August, and is intended to cover the government's borrowing through the 2012 elections.
The United States reached the $15.194 trillion debt limit on Jan. 4, according to Treasury statements. Since that time, Treasury has employed the "extraordinary measure" of tapping into its Exchange Stabilization Fund to avoid exceeding the limit.
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As the result of our visibility due to our investment in time and effort given to our Internet properties, including this one, we are often in receipt of emails from searchers who describe some or all of their solutions to us.
The most recent one included this sentence, "Forrest wrote 2 books, numerous scrapbooks, vignettes, etc. There are featured questions, weekly words, etc. He has given us a lot of information."
Needless to say, that got our attention.
We respectfully disagree with the assertion, "He has given us a lot of information." Amongst all that Fenn has provided, there is only one item of information that has provided any value to us.
This one – "I haven't given a clue (that) I think was going to help anybody substantially."
Those exact words were spoken by Fenn at the Collected Works Bookstore in October of 2013. I have (because I made) the video recording.
Thus, we do not believe Fenn has provided us even the most fundamental "actionable intelligence."
If anything, he's implemented a casual program of what we in the intelligence community would have referred to "tactical offensive counterintelligence, with intent." That's information promulgated intentionally to confuse an issue. We are so convinced of this that we do not believe anything Fenn has said since December 31, 2010.
(It should be noted, though, he's not doing it in an intentionally hurtful way – he's doing it because he's Forrest Fenn, he's 86, he's naturally mischievous, and he likes attention.)
Why does that make sense?
Because it is far easier for Fenn NOT to give us any information beyond what he's written in The Poem.
Think about this: What, in terms of time and effort, would it take for Fenn to manage the process of providing an additional six years' worth of "hints" or "clues," enough to keep the effort going, but not enough to spoil his dream of being a topic of conversation a thousand years from now?
Remember what a big deal the "unintended clue" in TFTW turned out to be?
If you've managed to conclude (as a result of all that additional information he's provided) that Fenn would like someone find the treasure before he dies, you're wrong.
From Fenn's perspective, there is no rational reason to provide any information beyond what he has in The Poem.
So, here's a test.
Erase all your solutions from your mind.
Instead, start with this: You have The Poem, access to GMap4, and you know the treasure is hidden someplace in the mountains North of Santa Fe.
No books, no scrapbooks, no Benchmark map, no videos, no Fenn blog, no ChaseChat, no Dal Neitzel, no A Gypsy's Kiss, no "Forrest gets emails."
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AAP's Kumar Vishwas accused of having affair with party volunteer
AAP on Monday made headlines for the wrong reasons with allegations of senior party leader Kumar Vishvas having an affair with a volunteer in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections coming to the fore.delhi Updated: Mar 31, 2015 17:19 IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday once again made headlines for the wrong reasons following allegations that senior party leader Kumar Vishwas had an affair with a volunteer in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Vishwas had unsuccessfully contested against Rahul Gandhi from Amethi in the last general elections.
Within minutes of the newsbreak on Monday afternoon, Twitter exploded with numerous photographs of Vishwas and AAP's women supporters, posted by various users.
The hashtag — #exposingkumarvishwas — started trending on Twitter, with users divided in their opinions about the poet-turned-politician. The controversy was fuelled by senior party leader Anand Kumar's statement that the party rift would reach the bedrooms and drawing rooms of the leaders.
A series of emails exchanged between the top leadership of the party, deciding the course of action— after they received a complaint against Vishwas — has come to light.
In December last year, senior party officials received an email from a man --- claiming to be one Ajay Vohra --- accusing Vishwas of accepting black money and indulging in a physical relationship with a volunteer from Amethi constituency, from where he was contesting. In the emails, it was also alleged that Vishwas's wife also knew about it.
AAP spokesperson Ashish Khetan refused to comment on the matter.
Vishwas too remained unavailable for comments but posted several tweets from his account throughout the day daring Ajay Vohra to reveal his true identity. When HT called him, another person answered and told us to refer to Vishwas's tweets.
Vishwas uploaded an interview he had given to a news channel — on Twitter— on Monday afternoon. In the interview, he said anyone can create an email id and level such allegations. He even blamed rival parties, saying that it was the 'dirty tricks department' of other parties who were behind the mail.
When asked why there was no investigation into the complaint, Vishwas told the interviewer, "All leaders (who received the email) asked the man to come forward with the allegations. Where is he? Even today, I dare the sender to reveal his identity. It is easy to create an email id and send emails to everyone."
Vohra in his mails also claimed to have an audio tape, proving his allegations.
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While the latest home automation systems are capable of altering the very nature of the home, we have in recent years begun to notice a series of compatibility issues arise from the myriad of technologies on offer. With so many different companies selling home-automation devices that are not compatible with each other, users regularly find themselves having to switch through multiple apps on their phone or other control panels in order to use their devices. What is the point of having home automation if it is not simple? US tech company, SmartThings, has identified this problem and could be the one-stop shop to all your home automation devices on your phone.
Founded by Alex Hawkinson in 2012, the SmartThings Hub is a central point for all things home automation, and aims to make life easier, fun and more convenient for users. Hawkinson came up with the idea to connect the rapidly-growing list of apps and wireless technologies on the market after looking for a way to give his own house a streamlined "voice".
The system's hub, as well as its app, can be used to instantly connect to a variety of different gadgets, such as light switches, locks, alarms, thermostats, sensors, outlets, and other types of compatible devices in the home.
Once connected and streamlined, these devices can then communicate both with the home owner and with each other, thereby providing residents peace of mind when away from their homes, additional security, and, it seems, limitless technological possibilities.
It seems that the market has needed an idea like this for some time. SmartThings launched a Kickstarter campaign in September 2012 and was able to raise $1.2 million to begin shipping its hubs to customers, who number in their tens of thousands.
The Washington, D.C.-based firm so far has at least 5,000 software developers using its system to build apps and these new applications are combining a huge number of gadgets to support your home automation installation in order for them to run in more useful and creative ways.
So far, with an open-platform like the Ninja Sphere Smart Home Hub, SmartThings Hub supports hundreds of Wi-Fi, Z-Wave and ZigBee devices, from big-name brands such as Belkin, Sonos, Honeywell Lyric and Philips.
The app for SmartThings turns a user's smart-phone into a remote that then controls all of the automated devices in the home. The easy-to-use technology can, for example, work with your fitness tracker to alert your coffee maker when you wake up, so that a fresh pot of java is ready before you even get into the kitchen. In another example, the SmartThings hub will work with motion sensors set up on piping to alert homeowners when a water leak has been noticed, averting flooding and water damage.
The organisation is also set to introduce paid apps next year, in a similar fashion to Apple's App Store and the anticipated apple homekit . The company has raised more than $15 million in funding so far, from investors that include Highland Capital, Yuri Milner's Start-Up Fund, David Tisch, Greylock, First Round Capital and SV Angel, amongst others. Last month tech circles also started buzzing with news that it looks likely that Samsung will acquire SmartThings for $200 million in the near future.
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At this point in time, the hub for SmartThings can be purchased for a one-time cost of $99 USD from the company's own website or from Amazon.com. The app is free to download for both iOS and Android systems, but there are varied extra costs for the additional products in the range, such as lighting kits and motion sensors. Starter Kits are also available from $199 USD.


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Is there a shortcut to mute my own audio?
Yes! If you are on a call and would like to mute your audio, just press M on your keyboard. You will see the pink microphone with a slash through it show up in your video showing that you have been muted. To unmute yourself, just click M again.
Caveat: Make sure that the mouse is not in your chat box in the room, or else you'll just be typing M into the chat! :)


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South Florida, long the unofficial US capital of Cuban anti-Communist exiles, has a request now that relations with the regime on the island are thawing: no Cuban consulate in our backyard. Miami-Dade County on Wednesday approved a resolution urging President Barack Obama "to refrain from establishing a Cuban consulate" in the area. The county has the largest Cuban-American population in the US, but many of them came to the area "fleeing oppression and injustice at the hands of the Cuban government," the resolution said.
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Date: September 3rd 2014
Digital Citizenship parents, good morning.
I just wanted to send out a couple quick updates with what is going on in the FCV Digital Citizenship class. We have been talking through several concepts of digital responsibility and what role interactive digital media plays in students' lives. For their current project, students have been working on creating an informational video (called an 'ANIMOTO') that represents who they are and what role social media, the Internet, etc. plays in their lives. It has been very interesting to watch these videos and I think the students have enjoyed creating them. As we wrap this project up, we will be moving into other elements of digital citizenship over the coming days.
I would strongly encourage you to ask your child to show you their ANIMOTO video they created for the class. Hopefully it will instigate interesting conversations around the dinner table about the role digital media plays in your lives as well. Please take this time to share with your children your thoughts on digital media and the role, both good and bad, it has played in your lives. My hope is that through these conversations we can assist this generation in avoiding so many of the errors we have made with our digital media consumption and habits.
Have a great week. Thank you.
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I get quite a few requests asking whether I can connect a gym to a qualified instructor to teach in Southeast Asia. Most of whom will provide housing, salary and limited transportation funds. Thankfully I've managed to help a few teams here and there but wouldn't it be great if I had a database of instructors from anywhere in the world that would be interested in teaching abroad, particularly in Southeast Asia where I'm based.
I could be opening myself up to a massive headache but I'm willing to give this a shot. So here's what I'm thinking to do.
1. E-mail me your full resume which should include the following.
a. name
b. belt rank, lineage, brief teaching/competition history
I. must show official record of rank and achievements
c. countries of preference to teach in (if any)
d. basic requirements (salary, housing, transportation)
e. any added skills that you would like to include (judo, striking arts, yoga, nutrition, S&C)
f. contact info (e-mail, phone, mailing address)
* include "BJJ RESUME" in the subject title of your e-mail
I will confirm that I've received this information and keep it in my database. When academies approach me I will share the profiles that best fit the requirements so it would be good if you remain open in your requirements but maintain a realistic perspective on what's possible.
1. E-mail me a full outline of what you're looking for in an instructor:
a. preferred rank
b. salary + benefits (housing, transportation, privates)
c. number of classes (hours) per week
d. name/link of your academy
e. general level of school/students (new and all white belts, shark tank)
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The IRS Oversight Board sent its report to Congress yesterday asking for an additional $363 million for the IRS.
That's on top of the $12.1 billion the Obama administration requested in its fiscal 2010 budget for the IRS, according to CQPolitics.com, which was $523.4 million more than it got in fiscal 2009. The extra money should toward improving the IRS's old computer systems and laptops and to fund taxpayer service programs, said the board.
The board, which is an independent panel, may not see its request met, though, since the money would have to come out of other programs within the $24.2 billion cap set for financial services in the budget. Still, major credits should go to the board for trying to get extra money to improve the IRS's technology.


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The Life of Charles Schulz
-Charles Schulz
Charles Schulz has persevered through most of his life to ensure that Americans can laugh when they receive the news paper every morning. He worked every day through cancer and wars and even the death of his parents.
In a career that spanned nearly 50 years, Schulz drew more than 18,250 "Peanuts" comic strips, which expressed a droll philosophy through his trademark characters, including the hapless, angst-ridden Charlie Brown; Snoopy, a romantic, self-deluded beagle; piano-playing Schroeder; security-blanket toting Linus; and self-centered Lucy. No adult was ever pictured, though the garbled voice of a teacher or parent occasionally resonated in the background. In the beginning
"Peanuts" debuted in 1950 and went on to be the most widely read comic strip in the world, with an audience of 355 million in 75 countries. It ran in 2,600 newspapers and was published in 21 languages, including Serbo-Croatian, Chinese, and Tlingit.
In a tribute to Schulz, President Clinton said, "For 50 years his keen eye, his good and generous heart, and his active brush and pen have given life to the most memorable cast of characters to ever enliven our daily papers."
Schulz died the night before his last strip ran in Sunday papers. In his swan song, he included a signed farewell: "I have been grateful over the years for the loyalty of our editors and the wonderful support and love expressed to me by fans of the comic strip."
Born to draw
Schulz was born on Nov. 26, 1922, in Minneapolis. He knew from an early age that he was destined to draw comics. As a child, he always had pen in hand. Schulz used the pen for illustrating, not homework, as he flunked several courses in high school. At age 15, Ripley's Believe It...
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Does oracle support Database link between personal oracle7 on Windows-95 and oracle8i on Unix ? Can we create such a link to access data ?
If not How do I Import data into personal Oracle 7 (export is taken from Oracle8i )?
Using SQL Loader While importing data into oracle 7, it gives error as ORA-02359: Field in data file exceeded maximum specified length Structure of table is as follows
AIRLINE_CODE number SERIAL_NO number AREA_CODE CHARACTER CITY_COUNTRY_AREA_INCL varchar2(2000)CITY_COUNTRY_AREA_EXCL varchar2(2000)
and the txt file fol loading is having column CITY_COUNTRY_AREA_INCL with max length 500 characters.
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Smile Makers has been awarded with many of the most prestigious awards globally. Below are some of them.
Cannes Lions (France) - Silver
With 35,000 entries in 2013, we are ecstatic about being awarded with a Silver Lion.
One Show (USA) - 2 x Gold
Smile Makers was the only brand to receive two Gold in 2013. Less awarded brands included Absolut Vodka, Coca-Cola and IBM.
D&AD (UK) - 1 Nomination and 2 In-Book recognitions
Think of all products you see in a day. Only four of those were nominated in the Consumer Product Design category at D&AD. One was our Fireman, the other three were iMac 27-inch, a GoPro Camera, and a Nest Thermostat. We are very proud to be included in this group, and accepted losing to the iMac in the end.
AWARD (Australia) - Silver & Bronze
Down under, winning at AWARD is it, and Smile Makers managed to win both Silver and Bronze.
Fast Company's Innovation by Design - Finalist
The finalists at Innovation by Design, awarded by Fast Company, are considered "the brightest beacons for the future of design". Among the finalists was everything from Mars Rovers to the latest mobile apps, and of course Smile Makers. The guiding light for the judges was to look for products that "tease out our ideas of how big businesses will look in the future".


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Mother's Day is right around the corner and Cricket Wireless has announced that it will be launching the LG Stylo 2 to help celebrate the holiday. The kicker? The device isn't launching until May 13, meaning that your mother will have to wait a few days before her gift arrives. But if she's a real fan of the device, maybe she'll be okay with that.
As far as specs go, the LG Stylo 2 is nothing too special, but it fits in as a decent mid-range options. The device packs a 5.7-inch 720p display, 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage plus microSD card slot, 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, 3000mAh battery and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Of course, the Stylo 2 also features its namesake, a built-in stylus. This can be used for writing, drawing and a whole variety of other uses. LG has also given the Stylo 2 a split-screen mode to enhance productivity even further.
Pricing is set at a very affordable $169.99 and Cricket Wireless is also offering a $50 credit for those who switch from another carrier. And if you're switching from T-Mobile, Cricket Wireless will offer you a $100 credit.
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This weekend marked a huge moment for me in the last few years. The day went by unmarked, it wasn't celebrated or talked about - because no-one else knew that this weekend was exactly one year since I stopped taking Fluoxitine. My history with depression isn't one I talk about online very often, in fact I've never blogged about it. It's not the sort of thing I hide, I think the stigma surrounding depression needs to be banished forever, but I also prefer to play those cards a little closer to my chest for practical reasons. Mostly being that one day my son will be able to read the things I write online. But my depression battle is one that will likely continue for the rest of my life.
I was diagnosed with Clinical Depression when I was 17. Different to Reactive Depression - which happens as your way of reacting to a trauma or awful event, Clinical Depression is a more severe form of depression that makes everything about life hopeless. Combined with all the usual and painfully soul destroying symptoms of depression, Clinical Depression makes work, eating, sleeping and all parts of everyday life even harder. It's the overwhelming feeling of pure hopelessness that separates Depression from Clinical Depression. It's unshakeable, unmissable and completely encompassing. It's the most hideous feeling I've ever experienced. When I was diagnosed I was told I'd likely suffer with depression my whole life (on and off) and to this day it's proved true.
I tend to have bouts of depression (not all of which are classed as Clinical) every few years. Some last six months, and some last much longer - sometimes years. I like to think that no-one except my friends and family would know, but in some cases it's been so extreme that you couldn't miss it. My longest most intense periods have seen me off work for months at a time because my brain physically can't focus. Because when I have depression, I can't watch TV, read a book or even a short article. I can't follow the plot of a film or focus my brain enough to take it what's being said in programs, meetings or even brief conversations. At best I can make do, at worst - watching TV is exhausting because I literally can't understand and follow things - despite wanting to. It's these times that have seen me have to hold my hands up, and admit temporary defeat and take time off work, and retreat to the safety of a higher dose of anti-depressant.
Which gets me nicely back to the point of this post - which by the way has had me up half of the night wondering if I should even post it? I blog mostly about beauty these days - which I love. Does a highly sensitive post about depression stand out like a sore thumb? Well, I prefer to think of it as a post about inner-beauty, which to me is poignant. Plus I saw something on Twitter yesterday - a comment from a friend which was completely directed at me - without naming me. It really rocked me, because on top of this weekend being a depression mile-stone, this weekend also saw my ex get married and my son gain a step-mum. A wonderful time in the life of my little man, and my ex - I'm happy for them all. But for me, it bought back terribly painful memories and stories I would rather stay in the past.
I guess I'm writing this post to say - I don't have it all together! This weekend was a year since I came off Fluoxetine - the anti-depressant that I have turned to as a crutch multiple times in my life. I celebrated with a toast (by myself) and marked the occasion with nothing other than an inward feeling of pride. I am proud I've gone a year without letting life, or depression beat me once again. Don't get me wrong, as someone who has battled depression for over ten years, and likely will for more to come, I have moments, seasons even, where I feel like I want to retreat back to the safety of those little pills. Moments when I actually want to dull my senses enough so the pain and distraction of my overworking brain is quiet enough for me to sleep a full night and wake feeling rested instead of so exhausted. But in the last year, I haven't. I haven't retreated - in fact, like an army marching forward, I've taken more ground - gone forward and advanced. This year has seen a lot of change physically but mentally too. I feel strong right now. I'm proud of myself.
I still have Fluoxetine in my house. I know I can go back whenever I want to. But like an ex boyfriend who's not right for you, I am better without them. Life is vibrant, colourful, bold and striking without Fluoxetine - despite how much he's been a trusty shoulder to get me through moments in the past I otherwise wouldn't have. Life is full of things to spark your senses without Fluoxetine - and I will never forget finally coming off them last time and feeling gradually more awake to life again. It was a moment I've never experienced before, and one I'll never forget. Life is good - even when bad things happen.
So in the midst of a weekend I found hard - I'm not married, I've been judged and slagged off, I yet accomplished something huge for me. I celebrated quietly and I'm choosing to share this with you because all those other people quietly suffering with depression, they need to know: I don't have it together. That person you work with who you think has a brilliant life: they've not got it all together. Depression works silently, and it's easy to cover up most of the time. But I want you to know that I see you - the blogger working hard, busting a gut to make a success. You deserve it darling, don't let haters take it away. I see you - the Mum who's struggling to keep her family together after infidelity, I see you - the man who's torn apart at seeing his children only once every two weeks. I see you - the person who thinks they don't stand out. I see you. If you're battling depression, if you ever have: I see you. This moment won't last forever and if I can do a year without help, without needing or wanting it - then eventually you can too.


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Trichoplax adharens, the living member of the Placozoan phylum, is a microbe-eating blob of several thousand cells. If you looked closely, you might just see it with naked eye. This tiny, humble creature may have been Earth's first animal. Placozoa are thought to have evolved early in the development of multicellular organisms. Trichoplax likely represents the oldest living animal group.
New comparative genomics studies demonstrate that animals with bilateral symmetry (like us) split from other animals (like placozoans and jellyfish) early in metazoan evolution. This suggests, intriguingly, that a nervous system developed twice in animal history, in parallel evolution. Placozoa like Trichoplax have the genetic hardware to form a nervous system, but apparently not the inclination.
(image: Trichoplax, the extant Placozoan species, W. Jakob, via livescience.com)


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The right way to eat Cheesy pizza!November 02, 2010
Before I went back to Cyber yesterday, I promised my sister that I'll treat her with the new pizza. You know, the 6 types-of-cheese-pizza.
So we went to eat that thing. Haha ;D
Well, since we went there with empty stomach, we end up order that pizza with chicken mushroom topping, which u need to add RM2 for this and also a plate of platter. Lapa la kan dah tengah hari ;)
Yeay! The pizza arrived!! That's not the exact words but the same meaning said by my sister. I just ordered the regular one because it's only 2 of us at that time.
And now, it's time to dig in....
Ah!! The cheese! I like cheese like a lot.. so this one would be in my favorite list. hehe!
Poke that cheese with the fork and ready to eat it!!
I don't know at this time how many slices are left.
And this is the expression of my sister... I don't know. Either she cried because there is no more pizza since I ate few slices or maybe she just shy in front of the camera. I doubt the latter one. Haha!
See, I don't have that much friends. I prefer hanging out with my sisters. But, I have date with my girlfriends from matrix this Saturday.!!And that, I am really looking forward to see them.
Another story, currently I'm busy applying for my internship placement at audit firms. I've got a few response and we'll see how it goes from here. Hopefully, everything will be fine =)


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At the heart of Mary Higgins Clark's stunning new novel of suspense is the brutal murder of a respected Connecticut doctor. The news strikes Greenwich society like a thunderbolt -- as does the news that Molly Carpenter Lasch, the beautiful young wife of the slain doctor, has been arrested for his murder.Nobody believes Molly's claim to have no memory of the night of the crime, and the evidence against her is overwhelming. To escape a murder conviction, she accepts a plea bargain and subsequently wins early parole.A few years later, on Molly 's release from prison, she reasserts her innocence in front of TV cameras and reporters gathered at the prison gate. Among them is an old acquaintance and schoolmate, Fran Simmons, currently working as an investigative reporter for a television news magazine show.Determined to prove her innocence, Molly convinces Fran to research and present a program on the crime.Fran soon finds herself enmeshed in a web of suspicious deaths and painful questions about the doctor's murder.
Author Notes
Mary Higgins Clark was born in the Bronx, New York on December 24, 1927. After graduating from high school and before she got married, she worked as a secretary, a copy editor, and an airline stewardess. She supplemented the family's income by writing short stories. After her husband died in 1964, leaving her with five children, she worked for many years writing four-minute radio scripts before turning to novels. Her debut novel, Aspire to the Heavens, which is a fictionalized account of the life of George Washington, did not sell well. She decided to focus on writing mystery/suspense novels and in 1975 Where Are the Children? was published. She received a B.A. in philosophy from Fordham University in 1979.
Her other works include While My Pretty One Sleeps, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Moonlight Becomes You, Pretend You Don't See Her, No Place Like Home, The Lost Years, The Melody Lingers On, and As Time Goes By. She is also the co-author, with her daughter Carol Higgins Clark, of several holiday crossover books including Deck the Halls, He Sees You When You're Sleeping, Santa Cruise, and The Christmas Thief. She writes the Under Suspicion series with Alafair Burke. She received numerous honors including the Grand Prix de Literature of France in 1980), the Horatio Alger Award in 1997, the Gold Medal of Honor from the American-Irish Historical Society, the Spirit of Achievement Award from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University the first Reader's Digest Author of the Year Award 2002 and the Christopher Life Achievement Award in 2003.
Many of her titles have made the best sellers list. Her recent books include All By Myself, Alone, and I've Got My Eyes On You.
(Bowker Author Biography) Mary Higgins Clark has written nineteen novels & three short story collections since 1975. She has served as president of the Mystery Writers of America & lives in Saddle River, New Jersey.
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Booklist Review
In best-selling Clark's typical fashion, this novel is populated by beautiful, powerful, wealthy people, all of whom have skeletons in their well-filled closets. Molly Carpenter Lasch, a gorgeous socialite married to a handsome doctor and living in affluent Greenwich, Connecticut, finds out her "perfect" husband is having an affair with a nurse. Shortly after, he is brutally murdered, and Molly is discovered asleep in their bed, covered with his blood and unable to remember what happened. The story picks up five years later, when Molly is out of jail on parole. Determined to get her memory back and figure out what really happened that night, she meets with the "other woman" --who is then found murdered in her car. Although Clark spends a lot more time on the superficial than the psychological (we hear plenty about Molly's looks but almost nothing about her jail time), she is a master of suspense and an excellent storyteller. First-rate entertainment. --Jenny McLarin
Library Journal Review
Having served 15 years for a crime she thinks college chum Frances committed, Julia is out for blood. Literary Guild main selection. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.


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Writer. Adventurer. Currently working on The Dreamless City, a series of steampunk novels and short stories.
As I get back into the swing of things, I have been catching up on some recent publishing news as well as a few things I wanted to discuss in April. Sorry if I'm a bit late to the game and these topics have been talked to death.
There have been rumblings in the publishing hinterverse that e-books sales are slowing and that maybe this crazy e-book bubble has burst. Sounds like a lot of wishful thinking, but Nathan Bransford took a look at the numbers by using stats from the AAP.
Just a small interpretation of the graph: If the e-book bubble had burst (assuming that there is a bubble, you know, that this think isn't going to stick around as the new status quo), then the data would follow the logarithmic line. So this graph tells me that the e-books are still not a mature market that is tapering off. I'm not quite dead yet!
I really enjoyed this article by Evan Hughes over at Wired where he discussed the book publishing industry and how legacy publishers are "scrambling to rewrite their future." In the last quarter of his article, Hughes mentions a word that has me giggling with glee.
In the long term, what publishers have to fear the most may not be Amazon but an idea it has helped engender—that the only truly necessary players in the game are the author and the reader. "I was at a meeting God knows how many years ago at MIT," former Random House chief Epstein says, "and someone used the word disintermediation. When I deconstructed that, I said, 'Oh my God, that's the end of the publishing business.' " At a time when a writer can post a novel online and watch the revenue pour in by direct deposit, the publishing industry's skill at making books, selling them by hand to bookstores, and managing the distribution of the product threatens to become irrelevant. In Epstein's vision, the writer may need a freelance editor, a publicist, and an agent who functions as a kind of business manager, but authors will keep a bigger share of the proceeds with no lumbering media corporation standing in the way.
The Internet has been the great equalizer. It has taken away the distribution power from the legacy publishers and put it in the hands of the authors themselves. Is self-publishing hard work? Sure, but so is weeding Mr. McGregor's garden. Does self-publishing encompass a skill set that some of us are lacking? Sure, but I can Google up plenty of experts and advise when I need it.
Back in April, James Patterson, NYT bestselling author of thriller novels, ran an advertisement in the New York Times calling for support of legacy publishers. I guess when you make 97 million dollars a year, you can do that kind of thing (and if you think the only way to keep making 97 million is to keep around the guys that helped you make that money in the first place). I certainly don't begrudge Patterson his success; he's good at what he does.
However, I cannot support a system that is not in the customers' (readers) best interest and also takes advantage of the craftsmen (authors) providing the products for the marketplace. The legacy publishers are merely distributors, yet they want to keep the majority of the profits. They are not tastemakers; don't let them tell you otherwise.
Back to Patterson's advertisement, Joe Konrath had a great post about it here, and I agree with many of his points.
James Patterson gave an interview to Salon Magazine where he speaks out about his aggressive "book industry bailout" ads. What are his suggestions for saving the legacy publishing industry? Get kids to read. Tax breaks for publishers. Limitations on monopolies. Consider laws for what should or shouldn't be done on the Internet. Give out books. Give out coupons to kids so they can buy books.
Yeah, I don't really think any of that stuff is going to work. Do you?
"If there are no bookstores, no libraries, no serious publishers with passionate, dedicated, idealistic editors, what will happen to our literature? Who will discover and mentor new writers? Who will publish our important books? What will happen if there are no more books like these?"
I think that we've been finding each other on the Internet just fine, thank you very much. I'm sure we'll get around to writing the important books as soon as we stop having so much damn fun. And in the words of Philip J. Fry, "Don't you worry about BOOKS. You let us worry about BOOKS."
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Nitrogen OS N ► Substratum ► [7.0.0 r14] ►[Xiaomi Mi3/4]
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Nitrogen OS
Android OS version: 7.0.0_r14
For: Cancro (Xiaomi Mi3/Mi4)
Thanks: all
Google Apps: banks, Open gapps
Recovery: TWRP.
The rich functionality is based on AOSP, development was begun in September 2016.
xyyx (Max) – main developer
Mr.MEX – developer
Copy the ROM and Gapps in SD card.
[*]Go to your recovery
[*]Wipe Data
[*] Flash Rom
[*] Flash gapps
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Changelog for 05-Oct build:
- Backup tool issue fixed (No need to flash gapps while dirty flashing)
- AOSP tag bumped to R14
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- Volume wake and volume rocker will work together
- For in-depth changes check Settings > About > Changelog
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How to read the newspaper for any point in time
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This topic contains 6 replies, has 2 voices, and was last updated by Delengroth 9 months, 4 weeks ago.
Something I've been doing lately is using the Library to read today's "newspaper" in a sense. It's fun to try and compare what shows up in the book, and compare it to what actually happened in current events. The method can be used to also read newspapers from the past and future! Here's how it goes:
For the hex, format the current month/day/year like "m#d#y#". Today would be "m5d31y2017" or "m05d31y2017"
For the wall, pick the quarter of the year that the current month falls into. May is in Q2, so that would be wall #2.
For the shelf, pick the one that corresponds to the number of the month within that quarter. May is the 1st month in Q2, so pick shelf #1. Unfortunately, this will mean that shelves #4 and #5 are always left out.
Lastly, for the volume, pick the current day of the month. Again, book #32 will always be left out. Today is the 31st, so pick book #31.
All together, today's "newspaper" can be found at:
It'd be quite interesting if one of these specific books could predict a future event. Not only would the event have been predicted, but the location would describe the exact day it would occur on, and the location can only be in a single spot – or three, depending on how you write it!
interesting idea. how sad it remains (with an overwhelming probability) a mere thought experiment pretty much like all of the ideas popping up here over and over again. don't forget to inform us in the case you find something!
I really like this idea, but I just wish more Librarians knew of this. It could be interesting to see different illiterations of this method. Maybe organized word searching? It would make sense in the sense that if the hex name is similar to the names that were agreed upon to search with, the book would be pretty credible, given that the searchers would be in the browse option. I don't know, still thought that the newspaper idea was cool.
Thanks! I realized a mistake in the number of newspapers possible. Rather than up to three, you can have from 1 to 4 newspapers. For example, Christmas will always be "m12d25…", but the first day of the year could be:
Still, it's a narrow window of books to search through. And yes, while it's still a thought experiment like any other proposals here, you can extract some meaningful information by reading between the lines, so to speak. I've written a guide on how to do so in another thread. You'll just have to remember, due to the vastness of the Library, while you can find something entirely true, you can equally find complete lies buried within.
For anyone who actually likes using this method of reading the Library, I was bored the other day and made a script that you can use as a bookmark that will take you to the current day's "newspaper". Just copy the code and paste it into a new bookmark as the location/URL, then just click it to read! It will take you to the Anglishized version, to save you a click, but you can always just change the URL in the code to go to the single page version.
How to use your script please ? I'm a noob i know..
On Firefox
1) Copy ALL of the raw code: https://pastebin.com/raw/cC8qij06
2) Open your bookmarks (Ctrl + Shift + B)
3) On the upper left, click Organize > New Bookmark…
4) Paste it in Location
5) Give it a name, like "Library of Babel Daily Newspaper" and save it where you want
6) Click the Bookmark to go to the daily "newspaper"
On Chrome
1) Copy ALL of the raw code: https://pastebin.com/raw/cC8qij06
2) Open your bookmarks (Ctrl + Shift + O)
3) At the top, click Organize > Add Page…
4) Paste it in URL
5) Give it a name, like "Library of Babel Daily Newspaper" and save it where you want
6) Click the Bookmark to go to the daily "newspaper"