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Hey guys, Just following up on this, as it's been five days. And I can't move ahead without help. At a minimum, we need to create the 1.4.x branch. But I'd really like for us to properly document our merge procedure (which has languished because I don't know Git well enough to fill out the details) and then for us to call a vote on it, so that we can move forward as we originally planned to, with features only landing on a release branch with tests, docs, etc. If someone wants to volunteer to pair with me, perhaps we can knock this out? Thanks, On 12 April 2013 13:31, Noah Slater <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > Devs, > > With 1.3.0 out, it is time we revisit these docs: > > http://wiki.apache.org/couchdb/Roadmap_Process > > http://wiki.apache.org/couchdb/Merge_Procedure > > Our next bugfix release target is 1st May. > > Our next feature release target is 1st July. > > What do we need to do *now* to prepare for these? > > Do we need to create release branches? > > If yes, can we do it, and can we document it, so I can bake it into the > release procedure. > > Do we need to communicate how to merge in work for the releases? > > Remember we discussed (and sort of half documented in that second wiki > page) that to merge in code for a release, you have to do a VOTE on a > "merge request" to dev, and you have to include tests, and docs, and what > have you, and we do lazy consensus on it. > > If we're serious about this release cadence (and I think we all are) then > we need to sort this stuff out ASAP, and communicate it, and actually put > it into practice. > > I need your help though, because I am still learning Git, etc. So I am > hoping that a few of you can weigh in on the current state of the merge > procedure proposal, and maybe fix it up. Then, once we're happy with it, I > can do the DISCUSS/VOTE dance on dev@ and make this official. > > I am super excited about this. > > Thanks, > > -- > NS > -- NS
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Drivers have made it through two snowy commutes, but there's still one more to go. And Tuesday night some residents found out just how dangerous conditions can be. Roads were slick causing some drivers to lose control.
Travelers eager to leave the storm behind found themselves grounded. Hundreds of flights were cancelled Tuesday.
And thousands of students won't be going anywhere on Wednesday. Many schools are closed for a second day. Click here to see a list of school closings
Storm hits Lake County hard
Lake County bore the brunt of the storm Tuesday.
With snow coming down at the rate of nearly an inch an hour at times Tuesday night in Lake County, it was tough to keep the roads clear but IDOT crews were doing their best and the expressways, for the most part, were in good shape Tuesday night.
"Days like this are a little tought but we're Chicagoans, we deal with it," said Justin Glover.
"We don't have a choice...we have to go to work," said Emilio Silva.
Away from the expressways, however, many other streets were more treacherous. One driver on Rockland Road in Lake Forest Tuesday night was unable to stay on the road and ended up in the ditch. Many drives decided to stay off the roads entirely and opted for public transportation. A Metra ad read, "Yes, Metra was an option today."
"I drive virtually every day but with the weather conditions I thought it would be more sensible to take the train," said Dave Blowers.
"The trains seem to be running on time. It really was the best option given the weather," said Laura Hall.
When the commuters got back to their cars, however, they still had to dig out or sweep off, as the case may be. The nearly foot of snow meant more work once they get home.
Leann Lyden was stuck with the shovel since the snow blower ran out of gas.
"It took me about an hour to do the front part," said Lyden.
Police have enacted their emergency snow plan. That means drivers on the interstates involved in accidents where no injuries are involved should contact police within the next 10 days since police are too busy with more serious issues.
City crews work to clear streets
Crews in the city of Chicago focused on the main streets Tuesday night to make sure they're clear for the morning. That means side streets will have to wait a while.
The snow didn't let up all day. Its gentle pace seemed to give city crews a chance to keep up and to get Chicagoans used to the idea that the snow is going to be with us for a while.
"I think it was more prepared this time then it has been. I saw the streets were cleaner sooner," said Juana Mina, motorist.
"Anytime you're driving down side streets it's going to be real bad because they don't have the resourcesand the salt," said Javier Rodriguez, motorist.
CTA commuters found even more company on the way home Tuesday night.
"There were a lot tonight. People were definitely standing," said Linda Zuro, CTA rider.
Chicagoans find ways to move about in the snow. Vernita Robinson's car was started and already warming up, thanks to a new gadget.
"I actually just got this remote starter just this year, maybe a month or two ago, for the snow," said Robinson.
And it was a good day to own a snow blower.
Residents did their best to keep up with snow removal. One four-year-old was getting the hang of it while clearing snow off the parkway.
As Tuesday ends, many Chicago-area residents wonder what Wednesday will bring?
"We're taking one rush hour at a time. We want to make sure this rush hour is as clean as we can get it and then we're to work through the night to make sure we have a good rush hour tomorrow," said Tom Byrne, Chicago Streets & Sanitation.
The CTA's snow fighter was standing by Tuesday night. The heavy duty engine clears tracks of two feet of snow.
"If needed, the snow fighter locomotives will be activated to keep the tracks clear of ice and snow. Snow fighters have a snowblower on one end and a rotating broom on the other and are designed to clear tracks during severe snow weather," said Richard Rodriguez, CTA president.
The city has all of its crew out working. Officials recommend commuters leave extra time and be very cautious through Wednesday.
It was a rough day at both of Chicago's airports, where hundreds of flights were cancelled due to the storm. At Midway, Southwest cancelled all flights from 10 a.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday. O'Hare is a different story where travelers are still getting out. Check your flight before you head to either airport.
Heavy snow falls in NW Indiana
Northwest Indiana is getting its share of heavy snow Tuesday night.
The snow has been falling continuously in all parts of Indiana. It is making it difficult for drivers to maneuver their vehicles. All the way from Gary to Michigan City, the snow keeps coming down.
"There is snow coming down. It is a wet snow, and it's a fine snow and the roads are covered and slick," said Angela Fegaras, Indiana Department of Transportation.
Snowplows are clearing the streets and highways. Fegaras says they have plenty of salt to do the job. She says strong winds are expected to complicate matters.
"All the trucks are running their routes. Something we are concerned about is that the winds will pick up and there could be blowing and drifting snow, so even if a plow goes through, the wins could blow and make a drift or icy spots in the road. We ask that the drivers do slow down," said Fegaras.
Some schools in La Porte and Michigan City were forced to close down. A couple of schools are closed because of the weather, and especially because of the winds starting to blow Tuesday afternoon.
INDOT has a message for commuters.
"Slow down. Drive according to conditions. If you see a snowplow, give them room to put down material on the road way," said Fegaras.
John Davis of Michigan City says he drives for a living and the weather is really not bad for this time of year.
"I have been all the way over to Warsaw and back this way. This is as bad as it has gotten. There is very little snow on the ground any place, a couple of inches," said Davis.


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Donald Trump isn't the only one making waves in the nation's capital. Sports radio station 106.7 The Fan is as well.
In the 2017 winter ratings book, The Fan led the market's sports brands by coming up strong across all demos. Among Men 25-54, The Fan's share helped them earn a tie for 6th M-SU 6a-Mid. In the weekday prime hours, M-F 6a-7p, The Fan's share earned them a 5th place finish. By comparison, ESPN 980 finished 15th M-F 6a-7p and M-SU 6a-Mid.
For the weekday shows, I've listed their rankings for the quarter. Keep in mind, the two stations feature their key weekday shows during different time slots which requires analyzing them differently.
One additional item to point out, ESPN 980 simulcasts their programming on 92.7 WWXT-FM and 94.3 WWXX-FM. These rankings below are based on their performance on WTEM-AM. When the listening from those other stations is added to the conversation it may slightly increase 980's ranking.
That said, their simulcast will soon come to an end. 980's ownership group Red Zebra Broadcasting recently agreed to sell WWXT to Radio One. WWXX is also expected to be sold to Radio One in the near future according to sources.
106.7 The Fan —– Sports Junkies —— 6A-10A ——— tied for 4th
106.7 The Fan —– Grant & Danny —— 10A-2P ————– 4th
106.7 The Fan —– Chad Dukes ———- 2P-6P ———– tied for 6th
ESPN 980 ———– Al Galdi —————— 5A-7A ————— 18th
ESPN 980 ——— Cooley & Kevin ——— 7A-11A ————– 15th
ESPN 980 ——— Bram Weinstein ——– 11A-1P ————– 13th
ESPN 980 — Inside The Locker Room —- 1P-4P ————- 16th
ESPN 980 ——— Steve Czaban ————- 4P-7P ————– 14th
With two shows in the top 4 and another on the doorstep of the top 5, it was a strong quarter for The Fan. With the Nationals back in action, the NFL Draft on the horizon, and the Wizards and Capitals in the playoffs, the appetite for sports in D.C. should remain strong when the spring book is released.
Good luck to both brands as they strive to increase their standing in the local marketplace.


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There are so many creative ideas for making your home and garden your own unique space. I'm especially enjoying pinning ideas for projects with concrete blocks.
Concrete blocks are mostly hollow bricks made from concrete that are used in building and masonry projects. Before the 1930's, they were made from a mixture of concrete and cinder, the remains of burned coal. That's where they got their name. (For more information about this type of building block, visit Made How.)
These blocks are relatively inexpensive, and come in a variety of sizes. You can purchase them at your local big box home improvement store.
Below is a link to our Pinterest board featuring all sorts of ideas that use concrete blocks. I've found some beautiful ideas for creating a mosaic on the outside of the blocks. You can easily do this yourself, too, by breaking up ceramic or glass tiles, using some liquid nails for adhesive and grouting to seal it. Mosaic projects can be classic, quirky and anything in between. This is a great place to get your kids and family members involved. Here's a very simple tutorial if you want to create a mosaic: Tutorial


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Advantages of Utilizing Chiropractic for Auto Accident Injuries
A car accident can often leave those involved with debilitating injuries, some of which may not become apparent months or even years after the accident. Most who have been in a severe accident do not realize that chiropractic treatment can play a large preventative as well as treatment role in these type of injuries. By learning more about chiropractic for auto accident injuries, it should be possible to decide if this route of medical treatment is right for your personal situation. Visit A Chiropractor Initially: A chiropractor can typically provide an initial round of treatment that may address all of the musculoskeletal problems caused by the car accident. It is important to realize that an accident may aggravate conditions that already existed, in which case early treatment is all the more essential. According to Kansas Law, "Chiropractors will provide treatment that includes various types of physical therapy treatments called modalities and more importantly they are experts at adjusting the spine. Many a person has been able to avoid back surgery because of the treatment obtained by a skilled chiropractor. If chiropractic treatment does not work, your chiropractor will usually communicate with your family doctor. Your family doctor will then arrange for you to see a specialist who will order a round of injections and an MRI." If the chiropractic treatment is unable to treat your injury, they will typically recommend you to an orthopedic doctor. Insurance Coverage Period Most insurance policies will only cover chiropractic treatment for an initial period after the accident. This is why it is so important to take action immediately, as the cost may exceed your budget if you wait until symptoms...read more
Chiropractic for Auto Injuries: Don't Let Rear-End Collision Pain Persist
Can you name one part of the body that often gets injured during rear-end, side and head-on motor vehicle collisions? According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute's research, the answer is the neck. Over the years, steps have been made to help reduce the amount and severity of such injuries. However, they haven't prevented them completely. On a positive note, chiropractic for auto accident injuries is available. When a person sustains whiplash or similar injuries, it generally involves at least one of six different parts of the neck. The list includes a person's cervical muscles, ligaments, soft tissue, nerves, discs and intervertebral joints. Depending on the severity of the impact and which of those six areas are affected, a person may experience chronic pain in the neck, head, shoulders and back. It may be accompanied by other health problems too, like cervical headaches, vertigo, moodiness, chronic fatigue and cognitive impairments. A Indianapolis chiropractor will typically meet with an auto accident victim and conduct an overall exam first to ensure that there are no other injuries or health problems of note. Afterward, a plan of recovery will be set into motion that may take several chiropractic sessions spread out over a period of weeks or even months to complete. The chiropractor will often encourage the person to undergo spinal manipulative therapy first followed by pain management, strength training, physical therapy and body mechanics related treatments. If those treatment options fail to yield results, more invasive care may need to get underway. And that list could include radiofrequency neurotomy therapy, surgical intervention or various series of injections. The list of injections may include, but doesn't end with those that are designed to penetrate the facet joints or spinal canal. To ask questions about these and other chiropractic interventions designed to address auto accident injury concerns, please call our office today and schedule a consultation with our experienced...read more
Obtaining Pain Relief With Chiropractic for Auto Accident Injuries
As a victim of an auto accident, it can often be challenging to find relief from the pain inflicted by injuries incurred as a result. Even with prescribed medication, surgery and rehabilitation, many patients still find it difficult to obtain pain relief. By learning more about the benefits associated with chiropractic for auto accident injuries, achieving pain relief results should be a realistic outcome. Seek Chiropractic Care Immediately After an Accident Seeking chiropractic care immediately after an accident is crucial since potential long-term damage which is inflicted may not be evident for days, weeks or even months prolonging the date of the incident. According to Lifetime Fitness, "Any body part that is jarred or thrown forward unexpectedly and beyond normal limits can sustain stretched ligaments and even tears. Those supporting the head and neck are especially vulnerable to this kind of tearing during a collision. Since chiropractors specialize in the care of bones, muscles, nerves and connective tissue, they are crucial to visit after an accident." The training and experience of a seasoned chiropractic professional goes hand in hand with detecting misalignment and soft tissue damage that can lead to permanent pain and debilitating joint malfunction. Correcting such issues before healing occurs is of the utmost importance in the incidence of an automobile accident. Exercise in Targeted Areas Exercise is often the perfect complement to chiropractic treatment when targeted correctly. Once the area of injury has been identified and properly aligned, exercise is the best way to facilitate healing while maintaining the necessary alignment for a functional and pain free future. With periodic visits to your Indianapolis chiropractor and adjustments in the intensity and frequency of exercise, it is often possible to utilize chiropractic for auto accident injuries in a manner that just isn't feasible with any other options in the medical...read more
Why Visit A Chiropractor for Auto Accident Injuries
Few people realize exactly how debilitating an auto accident can be when it comes to aspects of spinal orientation, nerve function and flexibility. Oftentimes, symptoms of these problems will not show up for months or sometimes years after the accident. By learning more about the advantages of chiropractic for auto accident injuries, it should be possible to decide if such treatment is right for you after a car accident. Considering Chiropractic After An Auto Accident After a typical car accident, the most typical injury experienced is from whiplash. Whiplash will generally stretch the vertebrae within the neck and back much more than they typically do with normal usage, causing misalignment and lingering pain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, "The most common symptoms of whiplash are pain and stiffness in the neck. These symptoms are generally found in the areas that are "whiplashed." For example, during a whiplash, first the head is lifted up from the upper-cervical spine. This creates a sprain/strain in the region just below the skull, where symptoms usually occur. Headache, especially at the base of the skull, is also a common symptom, seen in more than two thirds of patients. In addition, the pain and stiffness may extend down into the shoulders and arms, upper back, and even the upper chest." After an evaluation by your primary care physician, a Indianapolis chiropractor is an excellent choice for restoring alignment and relieving stress caused by overstretching. Evaluate Treatment Frequency After an Accident Treatment frequency is also an important aspect of any chiropractic treatment after an auto accident. It is generally a good idea to schedule a higher frequency of treatments that taper off over time, instead of a static long-term schedule. This is because most healing will generally occur right after the accident, which means treatment will make the most impact at that...read more


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Strong teamwork in the workplace doesn't always occur automatically but it is an essential element of a successful business. No matter how great you are, if you've got a big vision for your business, you simply can't do it on your own.
"In the end, business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product and profits. Unless you've got a good team you can't do much with the other two" Lee Iacocca
It is useful to define exactly what a team is.
Just because a bunch of individuals happen to work for you it doesn't necessarily mean there is good teamwork going on.
When there is good teamwork in the workplace the people within it collaborate to achieve a common goal.
Once you get a great team in place the difference to your business will be substantial. Even if you've had several staff for a while, it's never too late to employ some team building techniques to foster better cooperation.
Unfortunately some businesses are not set up to foster a good team culture.
Real estate businesses are an example where salespeople are often treated as individuals and not incentivized to work together.
Very often they have one particular outstanding employee who achieves considerably greater sales than the rest of the team. However, because of the way the targets and compensation system is structured they keep their secrets to success to themselves rather than sharing with their team mates.
As a business owner, you may rely on this star performer to bring in revenue but their presence generally causes resentment in the rest of the team.
And, of course, it means you've got all your eggs in one basket. It makes your business a little vulnerable if you're heavily reliant on one particular staff member because they could leave one day and take all their valuable knowledge with them.
You may need to weigh up the benefits of this kind of incentive system vs. the potential costs to your business because there will be very little sharing of knowledge, experience and skills between employees.
Do the culture, values and systems in your business support people to work as a team?
The first step towards developing teamwork in the workplace is to get your team together in a meeting to jointly develop a team identity, vision and goals.
Click here to find out more about how to conduct an 'Aligning Teams' meeting.
Either follow this structure if you're doing it yourself or else get a business coach to facilitate it for you.
This is a good opportunity to share your vision for the business. A common mistake amongst small business owners is explaining all the technical aspects of a job to staff without sharing the bigger picture of where the business is headed.
Some business owners consider their main responsibility to their staff is to pay them. In other words they treat them as a commodity – 'I give you this amount of money for this amount of work'.
But people are obviously far more complex than that. If you want the people in your business to shine, and more importantly, to shine together, they need to be treated as assets.
Here are a few more steps towards developing teamwork in the workplace:
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to continue the saga from my previous post (excel event binding), the custom application i wrote for my client is now running happily with excel 2003 after implementing those new event handlers to satisfy excel 2003. so far so good. but that is not the end of the story.
new computers at my client site come with office 2007. (i don't know where you can buy office 2003 anymore.) excel 2007 again has some new events that need to be handled:
after adding these event handlers, excel 2007 ole automation has no problem.
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i do a fair amount of excel automation work for my client. this time i would like to use excel as an external editor to compliment the vfp built in grid, i.e. instead of using the grid to edit data, the user can say click a button to start up excel and use excel to edit the data, when they close excel after editing, somehow the edited data will be wrriten back to the grid. this way the user can use the multi-cell copy and paste feature of excel among other useful features of excel.
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Toyota has given the 86 a number of design tweaks to further enhance its driving dynamics. The Japanese automaker integrates the 86 with improved aerodynamics, revamped cockpit, and new intake and exhaust systems.
Starting with the exterior, Toyota fitted the 86 with nose fins, fog-lamp bezel fins, and canards to yield better aerodynamics. The 86 also comes with a lower nose and a horizontally expanded grille, which emphasizes a low, wide stance. The GT Limited model, on the other hand, is equipped with a wing-type rear spoiler that is said to give the 86 an outstanding aerodynamic and handling performance.
The rear of the 86 has LED combination lamps, dual exhaust pipes, and a large bumper. It is finished off with 17-inch aluminum wheels with machine-cut highlights and gun-metallic paint.
Inside, the Japanese automaker says the 86's steering wheel features a diameter of 362 mm – the smallest ever used in a Toyota – and it has a cross-sectional shape that provides optimal grip. The vehicle also features a 4.2 TFT color multi-information display, which displays a variety of information such as G force, power/torque curves, and a stopwatch.
Performance-wise, the 86 gets an improved intake and exhaust manifolds (for manual transmission models), enhanced suspension, and increased body rigidity. The vehicle is powered by a 2.0L engine and it is mated to either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. The former delivers 207 hp and 212 Nm of torque while the latter puts out 200 hp and 205 Nm.
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Reference Library – Mobile Phones – Blackberry
Vertu goes bankrupt: farewell to the world's most unnecessarily expensive smartphone
?128 million deep in debt, smartphone brand Vertu is officially bankrupt.
200 UK jobs will be lost as it shuts down all manufacturing, with owner Murat Hakan Uzan only offering to pay creditors ?1.9 million of the debts owed. If you haven't heard of Vertu before we can't say we blame you – its products aren't exactly for everyone. It presented itself as the 'purveyor of the finest luxury mobile phones'.
You certainly can't argue with the aesthetics, as handsets come in such decadent cladding as titanium and alligator-hide leather, but the technical specifications were often far from top-of-the-range. However, you didn't just get a smartphone when buying a Vertu – you also got a full concierge service. The price of each handset also included 18-month access to a personal concierge.
This acted as a 'lifestyle manager', which would provide you with 'discreet and personalised 24/7 assistance worldwide'. Currently the services section[1] of the Vertu website says it has suspended those services with the view of relaunching them, better than ever, in September 2017. Whoops.
Best Buy mobile phones[2] – Find out which handsets we think are really worth your money
All beauty and no brains?
Sure, a mobile phone that costs more than a new car sounds ridiculous, but if you have the money to spare and are looking for something special then it's not necessarily the worst investment in the world. Or is it? Perhaps the biggest oversight of Vertu's line of handsets is that for all the money being asked, their tech specs simply aren't that impressive on paper.
Take a look at the handsets below alongside some technologically comparable handsets from more reputable, affordable brands.
Left: Vertu Signature, Right: BlackBerry Curve 9320
As the name, and price, suggests, this is Vertu's flagship handset. When it was first released in 2008 it made a lot more sense – or at least as much sense as a ?39,000 mobile phone could. Almost ten years on and its continued existence is absolutely baffling.
You don't need to be a tech buff to realise that something is seriously wrong just from looking at the specs below. The Vertu Signature isn't even a smartphone – it has functionality similar to most other handsets released in 2008, a time when the first iPhone was on sale, but most people were still using more basic handsets. Whilst woefully lacking in features it is at least available in a wide variety of styles.
The cheapest model is made of stainless steel and black leather with a single button made of ruby, but more expensive options feature mother of pearl inlays, sapphire-faced keys, 18 carat gold detailing and polished black sapphire inlays. Nice and subtle. Want a cheaper handset with the same specs?
Speaking of failing brands, how about a BlackBerry?
The Curve 9320[3] offers all of the above but for a far more reasonable ?110 (that's 1/100th of Signature's cheapest price). It also has a full QWERTY keyboard rather than a standard number pad, plus an actual app store. Of course it's hardly the newest or best phone on the market right now, but that shows just how much of a dinosaur the Vertu Signature really is.
What else could you buy for the price? A two bedroom terraced house in Darlington.
Signature Touch
Left: Vertu Signature Touch, Right: OnePlus 3T
The Signature Touch is a handset that actually looks like it belongs in the smartphone era, thanks to its touchscreen and 4G capability. It's not exactly an iPhone killer, but compared to the Signature it's a steal at a mere ?7,500.
Take note that the version of Android it runs is almost two years out of date, as is its processor – although 4GB of RAM is actually quite impressive. It also comes clad in alligator leather or polished titanium, if that's something you look for in a smartphone. Want a cheaper handset with the same specs?
Take a look at the OnePlus 3T[4].
It's got extremely similar specs to the Signature Touch, but for the much more palatable price of ?350 – plus no alligators were harmed in its production (we think). It also runs the latest version of Android, 7.0 Nougat. What else could you buy for the price?
You could employ a Starbucks barista to be your own personal coffee maker for a whole year.
Left: Vertu Aster, Right: Sony Xperia Z3
Just when we thought Vertu was redeeming itself with the Signature Touch, we get to the Aster. This is a mid-range smartphone in an ?8,000 body, although 64GB of internal storage is quite nice, as is 4G support. You're not buying the Aster for its specs though – you're buying it for its looks, and because you have more money than common sense.
How does ostrich leather sound? Brushed titanium? A chassis encrusted with 55 black and white diamonds?
All very real options that you can choose to pay through the nose for. Want a cheaper handset with the same specs?
The Sony Xperia Z3[5] came out three years ago and sports very similar specifications, diamonds aside. It has less internal memory, but it does have a microSD card slot – unlike the Aster.
It's also able to update to Android 6.0 and has a rear-facing camera that's almost twice the resolution, all for ?320. What else could you buy for the price? A second-hand 2005 Porschse Boxter.
Left: Vertu Constellation, Right: HTC U Ultra
Now we're talking.
A Quad-HD screen! A shiny new high-end processor! An enormous 128GB of storage, powered by 4GB of RAM!
And all it will cost you is… oh. It's not available. Presumably Vertu was planning on releasing the Constellation later this year, but sadly it looks like that will never happen.
Want a cheaper handset with the same specs?
We can only hazard a guess at how much the Constellation would have cost had it ever seen the light of the production line, but you can get the HTC U Ultra[6] for ?590 – which is probably nearing the absolute most anyone should be looking to spend on a smartphone.
What else could you buy for the price?
We'll never know, but presumably a lunar module or a modest Fortune 500 company.
- ^ services section (www.vertu.com)
- ^ Best Buy mobile phones (www.which.co.uk)
- ^ Curve 9320 (www.which.co.uk)
- ^ OnePlus 3T (www.which.co.uk)
- ^ Sony Xperia Z3 (www.which.co.uk)
- ^ HTC U Ultra (www.which.co.uk)
BlackBerry recognises leaders in security and mobility
BlackBerry has announced it has awarded four European solutions providers with Platinum Partner status after they achieved the highest levels of service in its security and mobility programme. German solution providers ISEC7 and GFI Informationsdesign GmbH, plus Swiss company Novalink and Austrian provider GENOA networks' IT-Beratungs GmbH were the first companies to receive the honour.
We are excited that ISEC7, GFI, GENOA and novalink achieved Platinum level in our Enterprise Partner Program by providing excellent consulting, professional services, and support and software lifecycle management opportunities for customers moving to mobile business, Richard McLeod, Vice President Global Channels at BlackBerry said. BlackBerry's Enterprise Partner Program for solutions providers launched in May and required providers to demonstrate their commitment to delivering BlackBerry's secure mobility solutions.
It is important for us to provide our customers with the best full-service for secure mobility management.
We are delighted to be the first authorised Platinum Solutions Provider for BlackBerry in Austria," Elmar Jilka, CEO, GENOA networks IT-Beratungs GmbH said. "Through our close relationship with BlackBerry and this certification, we are able to proof and optimise our in-depth skills and expertise.
We stand for solutions on the highest level for the benefit of our customers."
To become a Platinum Partner, service providers must build their competencies on a number of different disciplines and first become a BlackBerry Support Professional, BlackBerry System Integration Professional, BlackBerry Technical Sales Professional and BlackBerry Advanced Sales expert.
The Platinum Solutions Provider designation will give us a branding advantage in the market, while the new accreditations and competencies included in the BlackBerry Enterprise Partner Program will further improve our capabilities and help us stand out from the crowd, explained Marco Gocht, CEO, ISEC7 Group AG.
BlackBerry announces first wave of platinum partners
BlackBerry today announced its first group of partners that have achieved platinum status through its Enterprise Partner Program. ISEC7, GFI, GENOA and Novalink are four partners that are now ranked in the top tier of the program, which was launched in May. According to BlackBerry, the tier recognizes partners that are certified in the complete BlackBerry portfolio of competencies and have the most in-depth technology skills and expertise, the company said.
ISEC7, GFI, GENOA and novalink achieved Platinum level in our Enterprise Partner Program by providing excellent consulting, professional services, support and software lifecycle management opportunities for customers moving to mobile business, Richard McLeod, vice president of global channels at BlackBerry said in a statement. According to the company, solution providers must build competencies in disciplines including support, system integration, technical sales, and advanced sales.
Partners that achieve platinum will receive incremental service discounts and support services.
Any Android device can now be turned into a BlackBerry1
The difference between a BlackBerry-made Android smartphone and every other Android smartphone was just erased. Waterloo, Ont.-based BlackBerry Ltd.
is allowing the suite of BlackBerry applications that have served as differentiators between its
Published on: August 3rd, 2016 Brian Jackson @brianjjackson2
- ^ Any Android device can now be turned into a BlackBerry (www.computerdealernews.com)
- ^ @brianjjackson (twitter.com)


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With these novel methods, physicians can now harvest epidermal grafts without creating a new wound to repair another. Further, patients can avoid a complex surgical procedure.
San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) March 24, 2016
The Cureus Journal of Medical Science is collaborating with Acelity™, a global advanced wound care and regenerative medicine company, to inspire continued study and greater clinical awareness of epidermal harvesting for autologous skin grafting to manage acute and chronic skin wounds. Today they launch a medical publishing competition calling on physicians to submit original research highlighting the clinical and procedural experiences, patient outcomes, and/or economic advantages of this advance in wound care.
Unlike traditional autologous skin grafting that requires the use of large areas of skin from the donor site and is harvested during a surgical procedure with anesthesia, epidermal grafting offers a simplified and minimally invasive option for wound management. With epidermal skin harvesting, there is minimal scarring and pain at the donor site.
"With these novel methods, physicians can now harvest epidermal grafts without creating a new wound to repair another. Further, patients can avoid a complex surgical procedure," said John Adler, M.D., founder and CEO of Cureus and professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University. "Cureus is very pleased to partner with Acelity to further the medical and scientific discovery for this medical procedure."
To ensure full scientific integrity and objectivity, all submissions will be peer-reviewed prior to Cureus publication. Following publication, all articles will be made accessible for search and free full-article download via PubMed Central - the National Institute of Health (NIH) -hosted digital search engine for full-text biomedical literature.
Monetary prizes will be awarded to the authors of the three articles receiving the highest Cureus SIQ (Scholarly Impact Quotient) score. SIQ is Cureus' unique crowdsourced post-publication review that allows the clinical community-at-large to review and score published medical literature. Reviewers can assign scores on article criteria including study design and methods, clarity and rationale, novelty of conclusions, etc. The resulting community SIQ scores allow researchers to quickly assess literature quality in a manner similar to that of Amazon customer reviews or Yelp restaurant reviews.
Article submission is entirely free. Eligible articles must be submitted for editorial and peer review by Thursday, May 26, 2016. More information regarding this publishing competition can be found at http://www.cureus.com/competitions/kci-epidermalgrafting.
About Cureus
The Cureus Journal of Medical Science is a no-cost, peer-reviewed online medical publishing platform that leverages a unique crowdsourced, post-publication review process. Relying on the collective intelligence of its clinical community, Cureus enables faster publication, greater access, and ultimately, better research. Visit http://www.cureus.com for more information.


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ACC 242 Accounting Principles II (3 credits)
Course Description
Continuation of ACC 241. Accounting problems and procedures pertaining to corporations are studied. Also studied are various accounting procedures and reports used by management in acquiring fixed assets, budgeting and controlling manufacturing and departmental operations, reporting financial conditions, and analyzing the results of operations.
Learning Results
The primary objective of the second course in accounting is for students to continue learning about accounting as an information development and communication function that supports economic decision-making. This objective will involve the acquisition of skills, knowledge and professional orientation to support life-long learning. This will result in students:
• Learning accounting knowledge for the basic business organizations
• Learning managerial techniques and skills using financial information
• Developing the ability to think, analyze, adapt and apply accounting knowledge in new situations.
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This course consists of 12 quizzes, 12 homework assignments, and 3 exams.
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Each quiz and homework assignment is worth 10 points, and the exams are worth 100 points each, for a total of 540 points possible.
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Preparing for Second Child
You must have read articles about being first time parent. Once gained the parenting experience, why anyone need to be groomed for second time? If we consider career oriented couples of today's age talking about second child is rare. Once they get settled with first child, they don't want to go through all of it once again. Also there is shortage of helping hands. If they are already putting their kid in day care then they don't even want to think about it. Your only child will benefit a lot by having a sibling. By all the discussions or arguments if you decide to have another baby here I am providing one helping hand to you. I definitely guarantee you to help you to manage through this tough time. Since you already have one experience, you can plan for many things in advance. Also correct the mistakes which you did last time.
Avoid morning sickness by eating right
Eating right and that too on time will help you to be energetic throughout the day. Eat small portions every two hours. If you are working, pack your extra tiffin. This should also be done by those ladies who are home, because they tend to give more attention to family rather than themselves. So planning for you food intake will help you eating on time and right things. Include fresh fruits, green veggies, dairy products, dry fruits etc.. Deep breathing in the morning provides you lots of oxygen and help you overcome the morning sickness feeling.
Put special efforts for good health of entire family
We always work for family's good health, but now you need to be more careful. Develop hygienic/healthy habits in you kid. Avoid going to very crowded area for long time. Any infection coming home through other members can make you sick. So try to improve immunity of entire family. Having healthy diet and enough daily sleep is important for good immunity.
Planning for a week (activities, studies, diet, shopping)
Have a list posted somewhere in the kitchen may be on freeze. Going through a week list all the items you need for coming week grocery, vegetables etc. You can shop for all the things in one go. In the same way let your kid plan for his studies. Tell him that implementing that plan is his responsibility but keep in mind that it's actually yours. So keep a tab on him for that.
Distribute the tasks at home
You can delegate few tasks at home. It will give you some free time to relax. Use it for reading, meditation, listing good music etc. You can also hire help for few daily cores. Let your kid be an independent person. Give small responsibilities to him. Let your kid pack his school-bag by himself. Little help in gardening will give your kid joy of creation. Keep on doing this after you second child too. This will give your family a feeling of a team. Running a family is a team-work and let every team-mate play their role.
Shopping for new born
There is already experience of first child, regarding what is more valuable and what is waste of money. It is time to use that experience. There is one more thing that should be kept in mind, technology moves fast and new better things keep coming to market. Hence along with first child's shopping experience, explore new things. I still see difference of opinion about reusing things of first child. I leave it to individuals. Either way is ok.
Preparing your child for new role
When second child is going to arrive, the first person who is going to get less attention is the first child. This feeling can hamper the child. Many people see different behavioral traits in first child when they get ignored. Hence best is making first child part of second child's arrival preparation. In above point, when you are going for shopping for second child, include first child. Take opinion of her. First child also should prepare for the arrival by creating small small things. Asking her to memorize a poem for the new comer can make them feel exiting and connected. This is one thing that should never be ignore. Small responsibilities to child help to avoid feeling of disconnection.
Discipline is the key
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Tuesday, 2 January 2018
DOWN manager Eamon Burns is hoping to derive maximum benefit from the Dr McKenna Cup, but is also wary of picking up any injuries ahead of the National League and Ulster Championship.
Speaking to the Democrat, the Bryansford man said: "Obviously there is competition within the squad as the lads I have brought in will be looking to show their worth and naturally so.
"It is very condensed with Wednesday, Sunday, Wednesday and if we were to get to the final then we would have five games plus a league game at the end of January.
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"The group is very similar to last year other than Jordanstown replaces Queen's.
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Burns was also asked what would he regard as a successful 2018, and as far as the league is concerned, he said Down would be seeking to consolidate their position in Division Two, and see if they can push on at the top end of the division.
Antrim will be coming to Newry in the first round of Ulster, with Burns insisting: "We can't look any further than Antrim, and if we get over that, which will be tough, we can take it from there." "The experience of last year should stand to them.
If we achieve what we did last year, then that isn't enough because we want to make progress and they all have to up their game and they know that." Former Antrim player and joint manager Gearoid Adams will be joining Burns in the dugout this year.
Burns is certain of the worth of the appointment.
"He has plenty of experience as a player and as a manager and having coached Antrim will stand him in good stead," said Burns.
"He has been positive with us and the players have gelled with him quickly.
"He has worked with Clonduff, he has a job to do and he knows what the expectations are. These boys are looking to push on from last year and he was made aware of that at the start and I have to say he has been positive since he has come in and is working hard."
Any time a Down team takes to the field of play, and particularly before a final, the 'rich tradition' of the county is brought up and re-examined.
Burns was quizzed as to whether this was perhaps a hindrance in the run-up to and even during the 2017 Ulster final defeat to Tyrone.
"I don't think they carried that in because the last Down team that won an Ulster title I was playing in it and a lot of these boys weren't born," said Burns.
"It is like me talking about the players who won Ulster in 1961. I knew who they were but I had no connection with them at all.
"I don't think that bothers them a lot and it is probably talked about more through the media and the older generations - and they probably hear that when they are about their local towns and villages."
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OFA to protest Tea Party at Capitol rally Following a weekend of protests by truckers, veterans, and patriots of all stripes, a group of leftist sycophants is planning a rebuttal Tuesday. Organizing for Action, the ostensibly nonprofit group whose sole purpose seems to be campaigning for Barack Obama and his failed policies, is set to rail against conservatives during a noon rally at the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. To mark the "start of [...]
In other words, the rallies of the past two weeks are grating on Barack Terrorista Hussein Obama's last nerve not to mention approval ratings.
While Obama summons his media lapdogs, his brown shirts, OFA, will hire astroturf to decorate the front of the Capitol and espouse Commie propaganda talking points aimed at attacking the Tea Party which had nothing to do with this weekend's events or the honor flights to the memorials which means nothing as far as Obama is concerned.
The point of his sock puppets coming out today is to intimidate the Progressive Republican establishment and give them a way out of their proposed betrayal of their constituents.
Finally, expect RINOs to be on hand. Peter King and John McCain will be at the front of the line. Mitch McConnell in the shadows as all unleash an assault against Senators Ted Cruz, Rand Paul, and Mike Lee among others guilty of doing the jobs they were elected to do.
P.S.: You know I do not trust these Communists. While OFA is using the Tea Party as the alleged rational for their protest in front of the Capitol today, a part of me wonders if that is a cover to take on our veterans. I hope not. Doing so would open a whole other can of worms.


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And really, what was I thinking? Traveling the weekend before Christmas? And those poor huddled hungry masses I was just talking about with such concern? Fuck 'em- let 'em take Greyhound. Things don't start too well when M. rolls over and mumbles,"Mark, what time do we need to get up? It's 6:22" Grogging to reality, "Umm, well, my plane leaves at 7:00". You can imagine what followed. And not surprisingly, I made it to the gate with time to spare (I treat any time between me getting there and the doors closing as time to spare, thank you). Unfortunately, Delta had failed to consult me about today's travel schedule, and cancelled the flight. Joy. So, knowing that my three day foul mood streak was still, well, streaking, I've decided to save the stress of multiple attempts throughout the morning to get on the plane, and just leave on an open flight later in the day. Brilliant strategist that I am, I failed to remember that about 15 minutes after the impeachment vote (that's how long it take to get from the floor of the House to National Airport Terminal C), the place will be filled with staffers getting the fuck out of Dodge. And really, I don't want to be around these people anyway. Unless I could get a seat next to Bob Barr. I'd really really really like that. ~ 7:31pm Sitting in Hartsfield Concourse E for the millionth time, and not being able to help feeling that it's gonna be the last time in a while. It always seems as if you wait too long to appreciate what you have, even when you know you're going to lose it. The flight from DC to here was fine, thought it started a bit later in the day than I would have liked. I ended up sitting next to a kid who'd gotten a new Lego set, special for the trip. I was almost jealous. Normally, I do everything I can to avoid children on planes, but this one seemed well behaved. That's a rarity, and even more so in first class. He kept to himself, and I split my time between replying to email and stealing glances at the progress of his Lego project. We both put our things up when the meal came, some chicken breast and couscous/vegetable platter. It wasn't immediately apparent that it was a chicken breast and vegetable platter, and I found no small amount of humor in noticing that the kid looked at me to figure out how to eat it. ~ On arrival, we had a gate change that put me within a 3 minute walk from the jetway to the curb where I usually meet my sister. The more you travel, the more tiny little things like that matter. A. was at the curb in short order, and we headed off to grab a late lunch in Fayetteville. That left a couple of hours to take in the aftermath of the impeachment hearings. Somewhere over Lake Alatoona, Georgia, the President of the United States had been impeached. I'm glad I wasn't in front of a television when that happened. I've actually shifted in my opinion on the proper outcome, but it hasn't lessened the visceral anger I've felt over the past week. ~ Looking at it sitting on the runway, it seems a smallish plane to be flying over the Atlantic in. I miss the old 747-200's, with 10 seat wide rows and a second floor for the first class (which I'd only ever glimpsed via a 2am covert operation on a flight over to Frankfurt in 1985). But these are wide and comfortable, and my usual habit of placing a standing request for a full Tanqueray & tonic glass ensures a quick slip into sleep. I usually wake up as we approach the Irish coast, and always wish I'd thought to wear something less prone to wrinkling. It seems my father is already there, and is going to pick me up in a car. No small luxury, as that means I can skip the 32,000 foot change from slacks and a linen shirt to jeans and a pullover. Manchester to Nottingham is a beautiful drive, and I hope the day is worthy of a few snapshots. Then - having left home, and stopped by home along the way - I'll be home.
A little over 10 years ago, in Frankfurt, West Germany, I boarded a Pan Am flight with my sister. It was bringing us to "the States", that place we'd stopped by a few times as my father moved us around the world. It was where my mother was from, and where we'd be living for the foreseeable future (three years?). I wasn't terribly thrilled about leaving Germany, but hey, I'd be living in the place where you could buy Now & Laters, T&C shirts, and see first run movies. But as far as I could see at the time, those were really the only advantages. I mean, in the end, it's all the same, right? Just a little difference in language, store hours, and things you could buy. It was with these thoughts that I boarded that flight. Andrea and I ended up sitting next to another "unaccompanied minor" on this 747 packed full of strange people leaving also leaving Frankfurt. She was fairly quiet, but we slowly moved into conversation as the night passed. Her name was Marta, and she was on her way home, too. Turns out she had a much better conception of home than we did. She'd never left before (that was very odd in itself to me), but had been sent away for a couple of months during some "family troubles". She didn't say quite what, at first, and I didn't ask. Probably a divorce or something. It was a long night, and we ended up talking a long time. As the conversation flowed, it became clear that while she missed her mother, she wasn't too excited about going home. The connecting flight at JFK that would take her home landed in Haiti. Her "family troubles" were that her grandfather, mayor of some town, had been pulled out of his bed in the middle of the night. A day and a few bullets later, her grandfather was dumped in front of her house. She said she thought she'd rather be living in "the States". ~ In almost any other circumstance, I wouldn't have believed her. But there was a certain sincerity to her words that struck me at the time, and I was amazed. Maybe "the States" were a better place to be in some cases. ~ Dawn started to come somewhere over Nova Scotia. People were waking up, repacking the bags that served as makeshift pillows over the night. It was a full flight, and the usual empty-row-as-bed reprise from the discomfort of coach was nowhere to be found. It's particularly difficult to be anything but crabby at that point on any transatlantic flight. By the time our final descent started, everyone was up. Some tried to finish off a last chapter in a book, some stared out the windows at the coastline, and others drifted back into sleep. The plane angled sharply, and we would soon be on the ground. Suddenly there was a chattering. Mostly in languages I'd never heard. Everyone was looking out of the right side of the plane, and Andrea moved back so I could see. Oh, it was the Statue of Liberty. Neat. Are we there yet? Oddly, folks stayed glued to the windows, and the stewardess had to get up and tell them to sit down and put their seat belts on again. ~ The pilot turned the plane again, and leveled out. Shortly, we'd be on the ground, and I was going to have to figure out exactly how to get me and my sister to the Northwest flight to Minnesota. I wondered to myself about Marta, and made sure we exchanged addresses. The scenery was suddenly rushing by, and passengers all went quiet, that way they do just before a plane lands. And with a screech of rubber, we were back in "the States." At least, I'm assuming there was a screech of rubber. I couldn't hear it. See, the whole plane, almost all 420 passengers, was cheering. Cheering. And yelling, and crying, and damn near everyone was smiling the biggest smiles I'd ever seen. It didn't stop till long after we'd reached the gates. They were finally in "the States." ~ I can't begin to explain how profound the experience of that flight was, or how it's become the base of my faith in America. It wasn't a capstone, but a beginning. Prior to that, American was simply the thing that my American family was always telling me I should be more like, and that dammit, I wasn't English. Or American was the part of me that kept me from understanding cricket, as my English family said. American was loud, obnoxious, and usually what I distanced myself from. English was a bit easier to digest for most, and anyway, England was closer than "the States." This is not to say that the flight was a permanent step into patriotism. Since then, I've railed against this country, worked for and with innumerable organizations many would call "subversive". America manifest is something that occasionally still turns my stomach. But America the ideal, the one everyone was cheering for that day, the one they recognized before I did- that's mine. It's theirs, too. And goddammit it's yours if you want it. Don't treat that as anything less than what that is.


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Grade school track teams from throughout Johnson County competed Monday afternoon under sunny skies in Goreville at the 9th Annual Goreville Invitational Track Meet.
Goreville led the day taking home first place for both boys and girls overall scores with Lick Creek placing second in girl's overall and New Simpson Hill placing second in boy's overall. New Simpson Hill also claimed third place in the girl's overall competition with Cypress placing third overall in the boy's.
Grades 4 through 6 competed against one another in track and field events held at Goreville Village Park with a fun run ending the day's challenges. The events were divided into boy and girl matches with one co-ed relay.
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