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Ortwin de Graef is Professor of English Literature and Literary Theory at KU Leuven. He is the author of two books on Paul de Man and has published widely on Romantic and post-Romantic writing ranging from Wordsworth, Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, and George Eliot through Virginia Woolf and Pearl S. Buck to Hafid Bouazza and Alan Warner. His principal research interests are the Very-Long-Nineteenth-Century ideologies of sympathy, science, and the State reflected and refracted through the transmission technologies of the literary.
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News Corp. calls offer for BSkyB 'full and fair'
Company makes $11.88 billion bid for British satcasterLONDON -- Deal or no deal: News Corp.'s £7.5 billion ($11.88 billion) bid for full control of BSkyB already means the protagonists are still laughing all the way to the bank.
BSkyB's share price has enjoyed a handsome fillip since the bid went live, and the past month's activities will certainly prove no tragedy for those executives who are remunerated based on the company's share price.
And despite News Corp. deputy chairman Chase Carey's somewhat sniffy rejoinder that if Sky's board won't take the bait, News Corp. has "other options for its cash" -- when it comes to its investment in the British satcaster, it suddenly finds itself with around 20% more cash than it had before.
Carey's comment on an earnings call Wednesday -- saying that the 700 pence ($11) per share offer for the satcaster remained "full and fair" -- would seem to put an end to News Corp.'s ambitions to complete the buyout process, not least because on the same day BSkyB's shares were trading at 713 pence.
News Corp.'s bid in June this year to acquire the remaining 61% in British satcaster BSkyB that it doesn't already own looked like being an all out battle for the biggest and most profitable pay TV platform in Europe, pitching the mettle of BSkyB's independent directors against the might of Rupert Murdoch's acquisitive desires.
The satellite operator has long been a cashflow jewel in News Corp.'s firmament, providing financial ballast where Murdoch's TV advertising and theatrical businesses have suffered choppier waters.
Analysts and commentators speculated on whether the BSkyB board would crumble and agree to News Corp.'s terms, or would hold out for an increased premium that would properly value the digital entertainment pioneer.
Last week the TV, sports, pay-channels, broadband, HD and PVR-driven behemoth announced that it has almost 10 million British subscribers and posted blockbuster full-year profits up 160% to £1.17 billion ($1.85 billion) on revenues of £6 billion. ($9.5 billion).
Sky's shares have been up around 20% from the 550 pence level it traded at immediately before News announced its acquisition intentions, shooting through the 700 pence News Corp. offer and settling around 15 -20 pence higher. The market, at least, believes that News Corp.'s offer was woefully undervalued.
Indeed some analysts like Johnathan Barrett at Singer Capital Markets have suggested that BSkyB could be worth up to 860p a share, while Nomura recently published a report valuing the satcaster at £10 ($15.84) per share.

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One of the most characteristic salt tolerant plants is glasswort, named for its fleshy, glass like stems. Its botanical name is Sarcocornia quinqueflora, and the Māori name is ureure after its upright stems.
It grows in spreading patches and is often reddish in colour but dies back to mud level in winter. It is very important in intercepting sediment and often grows in elevated patches, or regenerates on new surfaces. It creates secure homes for many estuary animals such as crabs, and therefore is a favoured habitat for food for coastal birds like kingfishers.


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[ http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/TORQUE-11?page=comments#action_12377244 ] Thomas Fischer commented on TORQUE-11: -------------------------------------- This is problematic because of the magic behaviour of the timestamp column. See http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/4.1/en/timestamp-pre-4-1.html and http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/datetime.html The magic behaviour happens if a mysql timestamp column is set to null, then it is automatically set to the current date by mysql. Once this has happened, the magic behaviour is not seen any more because the timestamp column is set explicitly on every update. For mysql datetime columns, if the column value is set to null and saved, it is retrieved as null again. > Torque Type Timestamp should be mapped to datetime in Mysql > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > Key: TORQUE-11 > URL: http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/TORQUE-11 > Project: Torque > Type: Improvement > Components: Generator, Runtime > Environment: Mysql > Reporter: Thomas Fischer > Fix For: 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.2 > > Currently, the torque type timestamp is mapped to timestamp in mysql. However, timestamp in mysql has a range only from 1970 to 2037, whereas datetime has a range from 1000 to 9999. Both seem to have second precision. Thanks to Joerg Friedrich for suggesting this. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. - If you think it was sent incorrectly contact one of the administrators: http://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/Administrators.jspa - For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com
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Question about Kitchen Ranges
Just installed a new tappan range in our country home this weekend and whenever we turn on the oven, the flames shoot thru the vents on the bottom panel and into the oven. Is this the norm? Yes, we installed the orifices for the LP gas that we use (not the orifices for the natural)
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SOURCE: Kenmore Gas Range Oven not Working Properly
greg, sounds like your needle valve is not seated. Remove the bottom drawer. Look back to the base of the burner where the shutter air adjustment is. Right under there is the valve which should have a 1/2 inch or 7/16 nut. (I Forgot what size). Turn this nut clockwise until the flame is adjusted to the correct size, should be a nice blue flame. The nut maybe hard to turn because you are seating the needle. Catriver..post back
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SOURCE: Tappan Gas stove
The pilot adjustment screw is located on the back side of the oven temperature thermostat. Lift the cook top to access it. Use a flat screwdriver to adjust... counter clockwise= bigger flame.
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SOURCE: I want to convert a tappan stove to lp gas.
hi thanks for the question the brass fitting at the burner unscrews to change from natural gas to lp if its screwed in all the way back that off till you get a nice blue flame do it to all burners thanks the appliance doc
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SOURCE: Older Tappan range oven not lighting.
There is no way to light the oven manually. The gas valve will not open until the oven ignitor draws enough current. But replacing the ignitor will fix ya up.
Posted on Nov 19, 2008
SOURCE: Converting a GE Profile Gas Range from LP to natural gas
GE ships gas ranges set for natural gas, with the LP orifices included, usually on a metal tab held with one screw right near the regulator (where the gas connects to the range). If the range was converted to LP, the person who did the conversion was suppose to put the natural gas orifices back in that holder. If they are missing, comment back on the exact model number and I can look up the part number(s) for you.
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Zhivopisny Link is a cable-stayed bridge that covers Moskva Stream in north-western Moscow, Russian federation. It is the first cable-stayed bridge in Moscow. Started out on 27 Dec 2007 as an aspect of Krasnoprenensky opportunity. It is also the biggest cable-stayed bridge in European countries.
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The bridge is exclusive in that most of its duration operates along the stream, not across it (see the website plan). Thus the bridge and road it provides will avoid the secured area of Serebryany Bor isle. Complete duration of an S-shaped outdoor patio surpasses 1.5 miles, along with a 420-meter lengthy, 47-meter extensive primary area operating 30 meters above and along the centerline of river Moskva. The primary pylon is a 105-meter great posture across the stream, holding the bodyweight of outdoor patio through 78 cords. Under the top of the posture, there is a disk-like framework that was designed to home a cafe. The cafe venture is now discontinued due to flame protection issues and deficiency of financial commitment.
Cars showed up on the Zhivopisny Link over the Moscow River in 2007, but the dome clinging under the posture has not been used. They desired to use it as a statement outdoor patio first, then – as a cafe, lastly it was made the decision to create a personal computer workplace there. Now it's going to be an awesome position to get wedded.
This "egg" will be used as a personal computer workplace.
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Forest Trekking: You will never forget this trip located at Khao Nor Chuchi, which is crisps-crossed by easy trails; other interesting matters are found in Khao Panom Benja National Park.
Sea Diving: Krabi's sea waters are great for snorkeling and scuba-diving. Popular sites include-Koh Poda, Koh Hong, Koh Yung, Koh Phi Phi Le, Hin Muang and Hin Daeng Reefs, Koh Rok and Koh Ngai. Many tour companies cater a dive package every level and agreement. Most are located on Ao Nang Beach, Krabi town, Phi Phi Island and Koh Lanta.
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- Today is critical for nearly 50 school districts across Idaho as voters go to the polls to decide whether they're willing to shoulder bonds or levies to fix schools, build new ones, and manage class size and curricula. The initiatives in at least 46 districts total more than $700 million. The Boise School District has a hefty $172.5 million bond issue before voters today, impacting every school in the state's second-largest district. The West Ada School District—the state's largest—has a $160 million plant facilities levy on today's ballot. Polls will be open until 8 p.m.
- The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is offering its analysis of the proposed Republican plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with the American Health Care Act—also known as Obamacare Lite or even Ryancare, forever linking it to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. Bottom line: The CBO states there would be 24 million fewer people with health coverage a decade from now if the GOP-backed plan becomes reality. Meanwhile, the CBO reports, the AHCA would reduce federal budget deficits by $337 billion from 2017-2026.
The key findings from the CBO analysis of the Republican health care plan https://t.co/gEg0BlES7X pic.twitter.com/jjAZmvCD74— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 14, 2017
- Girl Guides of Canada, our northern neighbors' equivalent of Girl Scouts, have canceled all of their official visits to the U.S. until further notice. A statement from Girl Guides said the decision was "very difficult" but was a reflection of President Donald Trump's selective travel restrictions to some immigrants and refugees.The Girl Guides said their new travel ban will also include any flights that have a connection through an American airport.
- Boise police are investigating yet another armed robbery, this time at the Motel 6 on the 2000 block of Airport Way. Detectives said they have reason to believe the suspect in the Motel 6 robbery on Monday afternoon is the same man responsible for a string of other holdups. He's described as a thin black male in his 20s, wearing black and gray clothing with black and white shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 208-343-COPS. The incident Monday was the sixth robbery investigators have linked to the same suspect since February 20.
- Miners at the Lucky Friday Mine in the northern Idaho community of Mullan are on strike for the first time in 30 years. United Steelworkers Local 5114 confirmed the vote was 230-2 to strike against the Hecla Mining Company after two years of contract negotiations broke down. According to the union, it wants its miners to have a say in their scheduling. Hecla issued a statement that it was "disappointed in USW Local 5114's decision to walk out."
- A fascinating story in The New York Times reports young Americans are growing less likely to try or regularly use drugs, including alcohol. As a reason for the trend toward sobriety, some researchers are pointing to teens' alternative stimulation from computers and/or phones. The story is headlined: "Are Teenagers Replacing Drugs With Smartphones?"


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Read: Wild by Cheryl StrayedThursday, July 24, 2014
It's been awhile since I've done a book review here, which is kind of funny since I've been reading books left and right lately. I've finally gotten to the point where I'm reading on my lunch breaks, after work, and before going to bed. I was afraid that reading and I had broken up for awhile there, but as it turns out I just needed a few good books to get me back in the groove. The last few books I've read have been really good! So much so that I've exceeded my goal to read one book a month and have started reading two each month. Of course, a few beach trips thrown in there certainly help.
A few weeks ago, I finished reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Even though I had heard many rave reviews about the book, I was a little skeptical going in. To oversimplify, it's a story about a woman hiking a really long trail. I had my doubts about how interesting the story would actually be. It got to the point, though, where I was reading this book all the time. I even got up early before work one day to read a few chapters. (That is huge, people!) It's one of those books that pulls you in and makes you read it. And, although, it is a story about a woman hiking a really long trail, there's more to it than that. I finished the book with the utmost respect for Cheryl Strayed for accomplishing something like that. I keep wondering now if I have it in me to do something like that -- leave civilization behind, pack a "monster" backpack, and hike off into the mountains. That has to take a lot of guts! Whether you're into hiking or not, give this book a shot. It's definitely worth the read.
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I didn't have much of an idea about what I wanted to be when I grew up. As a sassy, nonconformist, theater-loving high school student who occasionally battled with teachers and administration, I just knew that being behind a desk in a corporate environment was not for me. I also knew I didn't want to do any type of math in college, or in life, ever. This landed me at Berklee College of Music in Boston, where I learned the hard way that although there was no math requirement, get this—music is based in math! Who'd have guessed?
After repeating a few music theory classes (before you judge me, can you spell a B-Flat Mixolydian Chord Scale? I bet you can't…), I eventually received my degree. I'd spent four whole years performing musical theater and pop/rock music, while learning guitar and writing my own songs. I was surrounded by gloriously talented and strange people, and had a marvelous college experience. One thing I hadn't done in my time in college, though, was to plan what I was going to do once I graduated.
I had the very vague plan to procure a music-related day job, so I could practice and perform my own music at night. I ended up with an internship at a nonprofit music organization, a folk music club where Bob Dylan used to play, where I was hired on full-time and worked for four years. Lo and behold, a dozen years later, I've only worked for nonprofit performing arts organizations. Funny how life works out sometimes, no?
I love the performing arts, and whether I'm behind the scenes or in front of the curtain, getting to be part of the magic has always been an incredible thrill for me. However, I ended up having two jobs most of the time to pay my bills, a day job and a night job. I wasn't playing any music of my own. I would still write songs sometimes, but mostly, my fabulous purple guitar gathered dust.
Around 2006, I decided to record my first full-length singer-songwriter album. I began recording with my friend Steve in his basement studio. We recorded on and off for over a year, but it was always hard to find time, between both of my jobs and his busy schedule. A few years went by, and Steve moved out of state. My album lay dormant for a while, until my friend Mario picked it up and started working on it. We came close to finishing it many times, but there was always something left to be done, one more guitar part, one more vocal to be re-recorded.
Fast forward to my big move to California to attend graduate school and escape from the eternally gray Boston skies. I enrolled at Claremont Graduate University's Arts Management program with a glamorous, lofty goal: having only one day job! My album was once again forgotten for a few years, and I was occasionally fraught with low–grade panic, asking myself, "Am I getting a degree in giving up? Does my further commitment to my 'day job,' my already established career that I happen to also be very passionate about—mean I won't ever finish my album and start performing music again?"
Last summer, Mario and I picked the album back up, determined to finish it despite being separated by the entire continental US. I found a recording studio here in LA and recorded those final guitar and vocal parts. Mario did an amazing job producing and mixing the tracks. There was one step left: professional mastering. I created a GoFundMe campaign to pay for the costs.
After grad school, with the help of networking contacts and the professional experience I'd gained through volunteering with EAL/LA, I had transitioned my career to fundraising for the arts. It came easily to me, speaking with potential donors who shared my passion for the arts. However, the table was now turned, and instead of promoting the vision and mission of a music nonprofit, I was asking for funding for my own art.
I have benefited so much from EAL/LA since moving to Los Angeles; I've been connected with many job opportunities and created wonderful friendships. As a member of the Leadership Council, I'm also entitled to a stipend for use in professional development or a creative pursuit. The funds from EAL/LA helped me reach my fundraising goal for my album. It is difficult for me to express just how thankful I am to EAL/LA for this stipend.
As I was driving home from work last night, I received word that my album mastering was completed. I immediately burst into tears and was so overwhelmed with emotion that I had to pull my car over. It's been nearly ten years, and there have been so many stops and starts… so much discouragement spoiling the joy that singing brings me. But yet still, with the help of friends, I persisted. After a tense, seemingly endless waiting period while the files downloaded, I finally got to hear my album. It's so much better than I ever dreamed it could be. It is glorious.
There's a cliché notion that if you really want something, if it really means something to you, you'll stick with it. Well, that's a nice platitude, but life gets in the way sometimes, and years go by. As of right now, I still have two jobs and I do freelance work on the side. But, I also have a professionally mastered full length album of songs I wrote and sang, and a renewed determination to keep striving for a balanced life, and to continue making music and sharing it with the world.


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Gerald Santos is a Filipino singer and actor. He rose to prominence at the age of 15, after becoming the grand champion of Pinoy Pop Superstar (Season 2) in 2006. With the soulful and heartfelt voice, he is regarded as The Prince of Ballad.
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As one of 5 children born to an average family in Natovas, Gerald Santos started to join many amateur singing competitions and won most of them at the age of 7. After winning the PPS, Gerald signed a five-year contract with GMA and ventured into acting. His first role was in Gantimpala Theater Foundation's Sino Ka Ba Jose Rizal (2011).
Personal life
Gerald Santos is currently under the contract with TV5, where he appeared in several shows like PO5 (2010), Fantastik (2011), Sunday Funday (2012), Hey It's Saberday (2012).
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100 loaves of bread must be divided among five workers.
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Dean LeRoy Pernell
LeRoy Pernell assumed the deanship of the Florida A&M University College of Law in January 2008. For 10 years, he served as law dean at Northern Illinois University (NIU). Under his leadership, the NIU law school was recognized nationally for its diversity efforts. He also oversaw the expansion of technology into the classroom, the establishment of the clinical educational program and the opening of the Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic in Rockford, Illinois.
Pernell served as Vice Provost of the Office of Minority Affairs at The Ohio State University (OSU) from 1994 to 1997. He also served as professor at The OSU College of Law from 1975 until leaving for NIU. While at OSU, he was the director of the Council on Legal Education Opportunities (CLEO) Regional Summer Institute and in 1988, a visiting scholar at Columbia University.
Pernell earned his bachelors degree in government from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1971, and received his Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1974. He was of counsel with the firm Otto Beatty & Associates in Columbus Ohio.
In 1992, U.S. Congressman John Conyers (Michigan) appointed him as the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Criminal Justice Brain Trusts subcommittee on Juvenile Justice. He also served as a member of the Ohio Governors Commission on African American Males and the Governors Council on Juvenile Justice. He has also testified before the Criminal Justice Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pernell received Franklin & Marshall Colleges prestigious Alumni Citation award in June 2011. Part of the Franklin & Marshall Society of Distinguished Alumni, recipients of the Alumni Citation are distinguished in a particular profession, have provided dedicated leadership and service in the community, and have established an exemplary record of accomplishments in a specific field or endeavor. Prior to Pernell's selection, there had been 51 recipients of the Alumni Citation award since the inception in 1966. The distinguished list includes Roy Scheider, known for his role as Chief Martin Brody in the Jaws movie franchise; Congressman William H. Gray, III, (D) Pennsylvania, 1979-1991; and Vice Admiral James A. Zimble, M.D., United States Navy (Retired).
In March 2011, he provided comments during a Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Press Briefing in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The briefing was held during the organizations 12th Annual Member Universities Professional Institute (MUPI) Conference where the focus was how to counter the attack on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). He provided comments on current programs and initiatives at the College of Law, discussed why HBCUs are relevant today, and presented a historical overview of the College of Law. He also provided opening remarks for the Conference and was a participant in a session titled Leadership Summit. The Leadership Summit addressed the major challenges facing HBCUs and how TMCF can better assist them with finding solutions.
Pernell received a special award for his work as an advocate, academician, leader and dean, during the Third National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference in 2010, a monumental event which occurs only once every five years. He has written law review articles in the areas of criminal procedure, juvenile justice, personal injury and sports law, and authored the Civil Procedure Forms Supplement for West Ohio Practice from 1978 to 1986. He is an elected member of the American Law Institute and past-trustee of the Law School Admissions Council.


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Not too long ago we let you all in on our little secret of being included in the For The Record book (OK – maybe not so little, we did shout about it a bit). Yet for many of you, this probably didn't mean too much as you didn't really know what this book was all about. So we felt it was only right to create this snazzy blog post for you all to tell you more about the book, how it was made and our two page spread within it! Enjoy…
For The Record started off as one student's major final project idea. Bournemouth Uni student, Leanne Kent, sat in a coffee shop and spoke with Think Create Do (awesome creative guys) about producing a book to showcase some of Bournemouth's best creative agencies. The university project soon bloomed into one fantastic, slick book, complete with a personalised vinyl record on the cover.
The contents of the book represent all of Leanne's hard work; talking to and writing about Bournemouth's top creative agencies and what makes them tick. We know this from first-hand experience, as Leanne asked us all of these questions: what makes Inferno work? What value does Inferno bring to their clients? What type of culture does Inferno have? And we were ecstatic to answer them all.
Of course, the book would not have been mastered without the guys at Think Create Do; an independent consultancy that uses insight, experience and expertise to create real, profitable change for their clients. Like many of the highly-successful agencies in Bournemouth, Leanne and TCD have used the simple yet brilliant act of collaboration to create a book that really does celebrate the creativity bursting in and around Bournemouth. And we couldn't be prouder – not only proud to be included in this wonderful book but also to be located in an area with so much creative energy and talent.
If you turn to page 30 of the book, you'll find us! Featured across a two page spread, our lovely Managing Director Mitchell Stuart chats with Leanne about all things social. Topics of conversation include what Inferno do, Mitchell's opinion on the ever-growing industry and more! (We don't want to give too much away – we'd love for you to read it yourselves!)
On page 64 you'll be able to read about the talent behind all of the photographs within the book – Angela Vincent. Both the photography and design work within the book look fantastic, and we just want to say a huge well done to everyone involved – good job guys.


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PARIS (Reuters) - Europe's largest computer consultancy, Capgemini, confirmed its full-year targets on Thursday after posting higher-than-expected sales in the first quarter driven by technology services and double-digit growth in North America.
Capgemini reported 4.3 percent organic growth in sales to 2.565 billion euros ($3.32 billion), above the average market forecast of 2.464 billion cited by analysts.
Shares in the Paris-listed company were up 2.2 percent at 0725 GMT, after rising close to 4 percent at the market open, giving Capgemini a market value of 4.5 billion euros.
"The good performance this quarter allows ... Capgemini to confirm its guidance for 2012 despite economic uncertainties," CM-CIC Securities analyst Dov Levy wrote. "While the guidance remains the same, the tone of the publication seems to us to be more optimistic."
Sales in North America, which remained the biggest contributor to growth in the quarter, grew 13 percent to 505 million euros while revenue in Benelux continued to decline.
"We have the feeling that this year is starting fairly well with a good level of demand in several markets, particularly North America," Chief Executive Paul Hermelin told a conference call.
Consulting, local professional and technology services performed on average better than outsourcing services, especially the latter, which grew 6.6 percent over the quarter and brought more than 40 percent of revenue.
Capgemini - which competes with IBM, Logica and French peer Atos - reiterated its targets for limited organic growth in revenue this year, due to public sector cost cuts, and an increase in the operating margin.
"We approach the coming months with a certain serenity but also with caution because we must say that markets are volatile," Hermelin added.
($1 = 0.7733 euros)
(Reporting by Alice Cannet; Editing by James Regan)


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Chemical synthesis of nanostructured oxides.
In this lab sol-gel, wet- and dry- syntheses are performed to prepare nanowires, nanoparticles, star-shaped and mutipods of oxides (mainly zinc oxide, silica, alumina) and metals (gold and silver). In particular the chemical lab is equipped for the synthesis of nanoscopic particles, wires, tubes and powders. The synthesis of the materials can be performed not only with conventional sol-gel chemistry, but also in protected atmosphere with a Schlenk-line or in a glove dry-box in nitrogen atmosphere. Autoclave for hydrothermal synthesis, anodic oxidation chamber, ultrasound bath, microwave, spin-coating, and thermostatic chamber for low temperature synthesis are also available for the material preparations.
Preparation and characterization of nanostructured materials.
The sample preparation and characterization it is performed with an UV-Vis lamp for photopolymerization purposes and a glove dry-box in nitrogen for the sample handling and synthesis in protected atmosphere. A polishing machine is also available for the surface grinding and polishing. Porous materials and nanosized powders can be characterized in this lab with a nitrogen sorption apparatus (Quadrasorb Quantachrome). Information like the specific surface area, the pore volume and pore size of the materials down to 2-3 nm in diameter can be easily obtained, measuring up to 4 samples in parallel. Supercritical CO2 dryer used for separating liquid form solid samples.
Polymeric nanocomposite synthesis for resistive hysteresis applications
In this lab synthesis of polymeric nanocomposites for resistive hysteresis applications is performed. In-situ and ex-situ nanoparticle synthesis is carried out by several techniques such as thermal, chemical or photo reduction of metal precursors. These materials are then used as fillers for the preparation of thermoplastics or thermosets nanocomposites by different methods such as spin casting, inkjet printing and photocuring. Resulting devices are exploited for their neuromorphic properties, in particular resistive hysteresis and resistive plasticity, to fabricate the logics of the future.


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PONTIFICAL COUNCIL for INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE
TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE MEETING PROMOTED BY THE FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC FAMILY ASSOCIATIONS IN EUROPE (excerpt)
June 1, 2017
2. Crises of different types are presently springing up in Europe, not least in the institution of the family. But crises are incentives to work harder and better, with trust and hope.
I am familiar with your initiatives to promote concrete policies favouring the family in the areas of the economy and employment, and not only these, with the goal of procuring a dignified and fitting employment for all, especially the young, who in many areas of Europe endure the scourge of unemployment. In these initiatives, as well as in others directly related to the legislative field, concern for showing respect and for the dignity of each person should always prevail. In this sense, the culture of encounter always includes an attitude of dialogue in which listening is always necessary. May your dialogue be always based on actions, testimonies, experiences and lifestyles that speak more loudly than your speeches and programmes. This is indispensable for if families are to play the role of "protagonists" to which my predecessor Saint John Paul II called them (Familiaris Consortio, 44).
Four crises in particular affect Europe at the present time: demographics – the "demographic winter" -, migration, employment and education. These crises might find positive outcomes precisely in the culture of encounter, if different social, economic and political actors were to join in shaping policies supportive of families. In these four areas, you are already working to propose answers tailored to families, seeing in the latter a resource and an ally for the person and his or her milieu. In this sense, your task very often will be to invite to a constructive dialogue with the various actors on the social scene, without concealing your Christian identity. Indeed, that identity will enable you always to look beyond appearances and the present moment. As you have clearly stressed, the culture of the ephemeral calls for an education for the future.
3. To carry out this demanding work, the family cannot remain isolated like a monad. Families need to go out from themselves; they need to dialogue and to encounter others, in order to build a unity that is not uniformity and that can generate progress and advance the common good.


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Have you seen the red and purple cows? If you are just as curious as most of the students on campus, Professor Jerry Hagaman has the answer for you!
By Jerry Hagaman
When John and Elaine Cathcart read of Jim Collins being commissioned to place painted silhouette sculptures of cows along an Irish roadside, they contacted him about purchasing a few for themselves. It was appropriate, as their home at the time was on the site of the original Mayfield dairy farm and milk house. The Cathcart's donated the sculptures to Tennessee Wesleyan when they relocated to Memphis.
They also donated the welded steel sculpture 'Communion' by Mike Russell that is placed near the entrance to Elliott Hall.
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Knitting, crocheting...moving
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I can't wait to see the finished piece. I hope Francesca sees your project. :) xoResponderEliminar
Qué suerte, cordel para alfombra, me encanta! Y la alfombra de la foto la has hecho tú antes o qué?ResponderEliminar
Nunca es tarde, piensa que los modistos hacen las colecciones de invierno en pleno verano ;-)
No es una alfombra, es una puf...bueno una funda para un puf de ikea...de la casa coto de etsy.ResponderEliminar
The cord looks amazing! I too cannot wait to see what the finished product looks like! And I agree, I should start knitting for the winter - it takes me so long! Happy crocheting and knitting!ResponderEliminar
it's a new presentation ! Thank your for your lovely compliment ! Have a nice day ibb !ResponderEliminar
it's nice not to be in a rush to do projects like yours :)ResponderEliminar
Sounds perfect to give yourself a long 'stretch' of time to work on something,ResponderEliminar
to do it slowly and enjoy the making...
thank you for your beautiful comment on my post.
Your thoughtful words reach me through the labaru and into my heart:))
I want to write you on paper or by e-mail, and will soon but this month have been
a little quiet...
thinking of you
hey, I missed this post! I've been trying to find suitable cord to crochet a rug for ages, but I've been unable so far. What kind of a shop was it?ResponderEliminar
A nice work... It makes me think to a sailor... and a sweet woman waiting for him.ResponderEliminar
LOve your new project. Have a great weekend.ResponderEliminar
I think it'll turn out to be a very sturdy rug!ResponderEliminar
PS I've moved our blog from Blogger to WordPress (www.flowtops.com)
¡qué chulo!cómo avanza la alfombra?Tengo pensado hacer una de ese estilo...ánimo con ls amigurumis!al final cn un poco de paciencia quedan majetes,abrazos!ResponderEliminar


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Smart Beginnings Shenandoah Valley Work Plan 2017
Smart Beginnings Shenandoah Valley releases their 2017 work plan. Focusing on Healthy Children, Ready Families, and Early Care and Education…. for more information or to get involved email Kathy Banks, Smart Beginnings Director
Healthy Children
Young children have access to health care and developmental services while their families provide appropriate nutrition and encourage healthy physical activity.
•Link resources between free prenatal clinics, health department, resource mothers, and school system to provide services earlier to mothers.
•Professional Development provide cross training opportunities to health care professionals to ensure seamless delivery of prenatal services for mothers.
Ready Families
Families of children (prenatal through kindergarten entrance) will have the information and supports they need to promote their child's optimal development and school readiness.
•Evidence-based Programs: Promote and support evidence based home visiting and parent education programs.
•Developmental Screening: Increase the number and % of children screened for developmental progress using the Ages and Stages Questionnaires.
•Parent Education: Connect parent education to targeted neighborhoods. Parent education will include parent/child education and parent's future education.
Early Care & Education
Improve the quality of and access to early care and education programs so that more families have access to high quality care and education for their children.
•Quality: Develop a quality path for all providers, regulated and unregulated.
•Absenteeism: Work with providers, school system, and DSS to develop a system to reduce the number of absences of subsidy families from care.
•Mixed-Delivery: Support and encourage a mixed delivery approach to fill VPI slots.
•Professionalization: develop a clear path for professional development for providers.


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Content Production Services By BP Creative Marketing Strategies
Alright, so your online marketing strategy calls for all sorts of crazy content!
And well, you, you aren't that tech savvy and you know that in order to pull it off you are going to need some creative support.
Hey that's alright! We love to help people take what is in their imagination and make it a reality. We can assist with a wide variety of online marketing content creation tasks such as:
Content Writing
Social Media Profile Set Up
Social Media Content Planning & Scheduling
Social Media Post Creation
Video Creation
Video Editing
Graphic Creation
Website Concept Moch Ups
Website Content Mapping
WordPress Website Set Up
WordPress Website ( Complete Design )
Email Writing
Branded Photography
Custom Stock Photography
And More! ( Just Ask )
Depending on what your content marketing strategy calls for we can put together a custom package that will assure that you get what you need "created" so that you are not at all limited in what you can do. We believe that where there is a will there is a way, and we will work together with you to make sure that you do not need to compromise on content quality or are not "left hanging" when the time comes to roll out the strategy that you have dreamt up.
How It Works
If you are a new client then we need to start with a creative consult to discuss your online marketing plan and get to know each other a little better. In this consultation we will discuss your plans and the logistics of getting your content produced. If you aren't sure what type of content you need to be creating we can work this out here.
Content Production Plan:
We know that you are eager to get your content finished and launched, but all good things take time. Once we have a sense of what is required to get your marketing off the ground, we will layout a project scope and timeline to give you a sense of timeframe. Your timeline will be dependent on the amount of content that is required and wheither or not we will be bringing other people on board to help get it done.
Based on our discussion about the scope of the project and the timeline, we will also lay out a plan for content delivery.
Very often we break up strategy implementation into a light-launch and full launch split up so that you can get the essentials of what you need up and going and then we can plan to deliver the rest once it is completed.
Certain services such as content writing ( for emails, blogs or social media posts ) can be delivered in packages. Terms for delivery services like video production or wordpress website design will be established on a case by case basis.
There are so many different types of content that can be created, how do I know what I need?
Yes, looking at the many different content creation things that we can do for you ( or that you can even do for yourself ) it can be overwhelming. This is why we like to start with a strategic plan where everything is laid out and considered in advance. Going through the content strategy development process will allow you to gain a better understanding of how content can help you to promote your business, allow you to brainstorm and consider the different possibilities as well as discuss the logical things like budget, timeframe, and quality.
At the end of the strategy development process you will have a totally do-able checklist of the content items that you need to have produced in order to do what you want and promote your business in an impactful way online. From there, we can provide you with a quote and a schedule for content production so that you know how long it is going to take and what your investment is going to be.
I want "all the things" how do I narrow it down?
Although having a smorgasbord of content to promote your business with may be tempting – we believe in "quality over quantity" and that you need to consider all of the logistics, again: budget, timeframe, etc. before you over-commit yourself. That said, it all goes back to the strategy and what you need in order to achieve the business marketing goals that you have.
How Do You Write For Me?
When you hire us to do the content writing for your business, whether it be the core pages of your website or everything including your Facebook posts – we do this based on our knowledge of you and your business. We get the information that we need directly from you and do our best to understand who you are and what you are about before we put anything out there on your behalf. Everything that we do write to market your business will go through you first. You will be able to review and edit it ( and ask for revisions ) if there is anything that you would like to change!
Video Production, What Do I Need?
We do provide full video production services locally here in Medicine Hat and surrounding area. If you would like us to create a video for you and you live elsewhere travel expenses must be considered in the quoted price.
However, if you are located far away and would still like our assistance getting your video made we can help in a few ways.
Coaching – where we work with you and let you know what needs to be in your video based on our discussion about your marketing strategy and the overall plan for your content marketing.
Videographer – if we cannot be there to help you, we can assist in finding you someone who can. We have an extensive list of creative contacts all over the globe and will not hesitate in aiding you in the videographer hiring process.
Video Editing – You've decided to go the DIY route and get all of the footage yourself? That is fine! Let us handle the editing. We have everything needed to edit together your video and get it ready to go for you.
It Says You Do Branded Photography? What Is That?
Branded photography and custom stock photos are something that we are proud to offer! Very often when you hire a photographer you are limited in a number of pictures that are provided to you. This can be very frustrating for online entrepreneurs who need a lot of images to use over for their online marketing. This is why we have decided to begin to offer branded photo shoots for our clients. Need a shot of you at a desk, how about you working with a customer, would you like some awesome pictures of your business location? We can do all of these for you for one reasonable price. Plus we will also instruct you on how to use these images for your marketing in a strategic way.
WordPress Versus A Custom Developed Website
We are not a web design service. I repeat we are not a web development services. We provide WordPress site design and if WordPress is the right fit for you, we can hook you up with an awesome content powered website.
However, if WordPress is not what you want – then we also know many talented website developers who can put a fully custom website together for you. When it comes to deciding what type of website you are going to have for your business, we can advise you in the initial consultation process so that you are able to make an informed decision.
What Are My Options For Paying You?
When you are ordering a large quantity of content for your marketing, it can be quite costly. We pride ourselves in making our services available to new, small and mid sized businesses by offering payment plans. Dependent on the scope of your project we can split your payments over many months in order to make it more affordable to you!
Case Study: Bamboo Innovations
We recently worked on a strategy development project with an exciting client, Bamboo Innovations. Check out this case study where we break down what we did to help improve the online presence of this eco-conscious business, develop a story, and bring their unique personality to the forefront of their marketing! – Check it out –
Case Study: Dress Your Lashes
Another awesome strategy development project that we have been working on is for an online clothing retail brand ( and brick and mortar store ) Dress Your Lashes. In this case study, we share how we have been collaborating with Dress Your Lashes to create a standout web presence for this business. – Check it out –
Could You Be The Next Cool Person Who We Work With?
Let's put our brains together and come up with an awesome plan to promote your business online using the content. Our consults include brand story discovery to help us better understand your vision. We also go over the logistical aspects of your online marketing such as goals, budget and what content you will actually need to get it done!
Give us some time. Before we can present a strategy for your online marketing we need to do some research and look at some of the different options availble. During this time we look at your competitors and study current marketing trends in your industry. This is also where we do keyword research for search engine optimization.
Alright, now that we have an idea of what we want to do ( and it has been approved by you ) the next step is laying out the content production process. Based on the timeline, scope and budget we will create a check list of content marketing materials and a plan to help you get them created. We will assist you during this entire procress so even if you aren't very creative or tech savvy, we've got your back.
We did it! Sort of – now we've got to pull it all together. This is the part of the process where we help you launch your new content marketing campaign and get it off the ground. Depending on your original strategy and goals, we will work with you to "take the training wheels off" so that you can keep your marketing going strong, even once we are out of the picture!
Content Marketing: What Your Website Says Really Matters!
Content Marketing What Your Website Says Matters! The time has come to invest in a new website for your business! So you start looking at the different web designers in your local area, searching for the one who can capture the essence of your brand and build you the...
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Product photography and illustrations have been reproduced as accurately as print and web technologies permit. To ensure highest satisfaction, we suggest you view an actual sample from your nearest Home Depot for best color, wood grain and finish representation. When a Opaque or Opaque with Glaze is specified, the door and/drawer front center panel may be constructed of Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF).
The symmetry of the metal lines accents the clear seedy glass of the Gallery design.
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Your Brand Story Needs an Elevator Pitch
(Brand Edge, October 2017) It's common knowledge that the attention span of the average person is shorter than ever. Some research says it's even shorter than a goldfish. Advertisers have known this for decades, which resulted in the shorter, punchier ads of the modern...Continue reading


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It's been about 5 years since I kept track of my FICO scores but today I decide to check them out for security purposes and make certain nothing funny was going on. Anyway, all is good but my scores are really low:
My memory says my scores used to be in mid 700's, has something changed?
The TU and EQ FICO versions have always been the same on here, or at least when I started here in 2007. The EX FICO version is different from before though. It was Fair Isaac Risk Model v2. EX did their thing and your EX FICO wasn't available for purchase for a long while. Now it's back under a new FICO8 version.
Thanks for responding, it's appreciated.
Fair \isaac can trim or modify their algorithms at will, so it is next to impossible to know if their scoring criteria have substantively changed.
One factor that I would assume is most likely updated on a regular basis is their categoriization, or "bucketing", of their scoring based on current peer group evaluation, which by definition changes over time based on current statistics.
Just to clarify; rebucketing sets the stage for eventually reaching higher scores!
Just to clarify; rebucketing sets the stage for eventually reaching higher scores! Rebucketing is when you are compared with files that are very similiar to yours.


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| Quirk *
Young Boy *
Kuōku (クォーク) *
|10 (born c. 2064)
| Alive (VLR ending)
Existence Unconfirmed (ZTD ending)
|Hair color
|Eye color
|Light brown
|Junpei Tenmyouji *
| Student
Garbage collector
| Virtue's Last Reward
Zero Time Dilemma (mentioned as X-Pass)
| Rie Kugimiya (Japanese)
Erin Fitzgerald (English)
- "Nooo! Let go! Let go of me! Stop it! Let go of me you jerks! Damn you! Bastards! Why won't you let me go! I have to get out of this body! They can't lock away the soul! Once my body's gone, my soul can escape! Please! You have to let me go! Let me goooooo! I'm trapped here! Let me die! I have to die! Kill me! Somebody! Anybody! Kill me! Kill me! Kill meeeeeeeeee!"
- — Quark, suicidal because of Radical-6, begging someone to kill his body so his soul and consciousness can be free
Quark, full name possibly Quark Tenmyouji (天明寺 クォーク Tenmyouji Kwōku), is a sweet and cheerful boy forced to play the Nonary Game: Ambidex Edition in Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. His childlike curiosity and boundless energy hides an exceptionally clever and analytical mind. He has a warm relationship with Tenmyouji, his adoptive grandfather.
Quark is a short, blonde-haired boy with brown eyes. His hair is shaggy, and seems to be somewhat messy under his hat. He wears a brown leather-like aviator hat/helmet blend, and the chinstraps are unconnected. In the large side containers, he stores snacks.
He sports a white dress shirt, and pale yellow sweater vest. His jacket is an army green and resembles suede material, and is decorated with forest green lining. The cuffs and collar are both adorned with short fur, similar to a pilot jacket. He wears army green knee length shorts, white crew socks and brown combat boots on his lower half. Like the other players, he wears a bracelet on his left wrist.
Quark is very cheerful and optimistic about the situation he is placed in. He tends to stay calm, cool, and collected. He is honest and tends to tell the truth, unless his grandfather's life is on the line. He sometimes cracks jokes and deeply cares about the welfare of the other players.
Quark is also very polite. He also addresses all of the players (except Alice for some reason) by "Mr." and "Ms.", showing that he respects the other players. Tenmyouji also taught Quark to be respectful of other humans. The only exception to this is when Dio insults him or when he is infected with a certain suicide virus -- then Quark calls Dio and the other players "bastards".
Possibly a reflection of the culture/education system of the 2060s/70s in the VLR timeline, Quark is shown to be very mature and intelligent for a boy his age, possessing a rather refined diction.
Quark was born approximately the year 2064 and was raised by Tenmyouji on a post-apocalyptic Earth in the 2060s, after he found him as an abandoned orphaned crying baby on a rainy night and took him home. Because of how tiny Quark was as a baby, Tenmyouji named him "Quark", based on the elementary particle.
At some point in time, Quark learned to read and write from a woman who used to be a teacher that lived in their neighborhood. Also around this time, he learns about Akane Kurashiki, who Tenmyouji was in love with during his childhood and how he has searched for her all his life.
When he turned six, he started helping Tenmyouji with his work. He had no knowledge of his adoption until he was seven, when he began to suspect that Tenmyouji might abandon him once he was able to live on his own.
One day, Tenmyouji got Quark a root beer float, a drink made by putting a scoop of vanilla ice cream in some root beer. Root beer was an extremely rare drink and a luxury in the post-apocalyptic world, and costed a fortune. Quark has taken to saying "Root beer floats my boat," which warms Tenmyouji's heart.
Eventually, Quark got into a fight with Tenmyouji about how the parts Quark found were completely useless. Quark became angry, shouted, "I don't CARE!" and ran off, hiding in an abandoned building. When Quark decided he should come back and apologize, it started raining. Quark wondered if Tenmyouji adopted him out of love, or only for the sake of working for money. The rain didn't stop, so he decided to go home even if it continued raining. On his way back, he found Tenmyouji and realized he had spent the whole night outside looking for him. Quark was very happy to see him, but quickly ran to the doctor for help since Tenmyouji obtained a near-fatal fever and almost died.
After Tenmyouji got better, he explained to Quark that he was an old man, and that meant he was probably going to die sooner rather than later. Tenmyouji was strict with Quark because he wanted to make sure he would be able to take care of himself when he eventually dies and said that he never regretted adopting him. Quark wanted to be with him forever, even if Tenmyouji said otherwise. After this ordeal, the two became even closer and he promised to look after Quark for the rest of his life.
Some time before the Nonary Game: Ambidex Edition starts, Sigma Klim summons Quark and Tenmyouji to the Moon. Quark agreed to go to the Moon with Tenmyouji, who wanted to see Akane, which was why they became participants of the Nonary Game: Ambidex Edition. They leave Earth on January 23rd, 2074. The driver of the spaceship knocked them out with Soporil and placed Quark in an AB Room in Rhizome 9 with Akane Kurashiki.
Virtue's Last Reward
Quark wakes up in the AB Room with Dio at the beginning of the Nonary Game. He discovers that he is a blue pair with Dio. They escape quickly and meet up with Alice, Luna, and Tenmyouji. Soon, Sigma and Phi meet up with them as well. Quark tells Sigma that he, along with Sigma and Phi was placed with another player in his elevator. He states the Chromatic Doors are locked and there seems to be no key. After Sigma checks the supposedly empty elevator, K jumps out from the hatch carrying Clover. Soon after she wakes up, Zero III appears to explain the rules of the Nonary Game: Ambidex Edition. He also refers to Quark as Quirk, to make fun of him like the other players. Soon, the Chromatic Doors open and Luna asks Sigma to pick a door.
Quark END
On Quark's route, he goes to the Lounge with Alice and Dio. Soon after leaving there, Akane Kurashiki is found dead in one of the AB Rooms and Tenmyouji orders Luna to take him away from the scene.
During the AB Game, Dio betrays Alice, and accuses Quark of making the decision. Quark says Dio pressed the button and that he didn't have a chance to do anything, but Alice is not convinced.
For the second round of the AB Game, Quark is a magenta solo. However, it is not long before Quark passes out from Radical-6 in the infirmary and upon waking up, tries to kill himself with a scalpel. He pleads the group to let him do it, claiming he's a soul trapped in his physical body that needs escape through death. Luna is able to sedate him and Clover grabs the scalpel. When the players go through the Chromatic Doors, Quark is carried through the blue door by Phi and Luna.
While he is unconscious, Dio steals the medicine Axelavir which could cure Quark from the laboratory and attempts to kill Sigma using the penalty. Sigma is able to cut his cybernetic arm off to save himself, but Dio and K escape. Luna then gives the medicine to Quark, curing him. He thanks Sigma for risking his life to save him. Quark suggests that Akane might be Zero, saying that she got Radical-6 and killed herself. He also suggests that someone moved her body into the AB Room after she was killed somewhere else. Phi searches Akane's body and finds a card, which says "Kurashiki" on the front, and "Pass=Jumpydoll" on the back. However, before they can come to any conclusions, Alice succumbs to Radical-6 and kills herself.
Tenmyouji END
Tenmyouji heads with Sigma and Phi to the Infirmary. They find the Radical-6 article, but before they can show it to anyone, Sigma finds Akane dead. Tenmyouji recognizes her and becomes very depressed because of this. Tenmyouji betrays Sigma and Phi in the first round of the AB Game, bringing his BP to 6. Tenmyouji searches the Infirmary for a way with Quark, when Sigma enters, he refuses to answer questions about who he is or his relationship with Quark, and he berates Sigma and the other players for not trying to figure out who killed the old woman. He thinks the person in Zero Sr. and brushes off Sigma's reasoning that everyone is single-minded, trying to escape. After Tenmyouji refuses to answer Sigma's questions, Sigma goes to ask Quark who is behind the partition with the old woman. However, Quark says they were talking too fast, showing that Quark is suffering the first effects of Radical-6, but Quark claims that he is fine now. Sigma thinks it's due to him being near the corpse, and Tenmyouji takes him away.
Tenmyouji then goes through the Chromatic Doors with Sigma and Clover and searches the Pressure Exchange Chamber with them. After Dio opens the AB gate, they head back to Floor A and find out that Alice and K had found the Axelavir for Quark. He thanks them for saving his grandson.
Later on, Tenmyouji and Sigma discover Quark awake in the infirmary and feeling better. After Tenmyouji hugs him in relief for a few minutes, Quark asks him where everyone else is. Sigma tells him about the White Chromatic Doors but omits Alice's death and his infection in his explanation. They head through the White Doors together and search the Director's Office. While there Sigma sees the picture of Akane Kurashiki and he explains that he has searched for her his whole life.
Tenmyouji, Clover, and Quark escaped the facility. Tenmyouji and Quark betrayed Sigma upon learning that Sigma was actually Zero upon to the hologram in the Director's Office they viewed after he forgot the picture in that room. Sigma asked him why he chose to betray, but doesn't answer his question, but promised him they won't open the Number Nine Door. Clover opened it, and countered to Sigma that he didn't say he would go into the Number None Door. The three left the facility, but Quark gave Sigma a letter explaining what kind of person Tenmyouji was.
Phi END
On this route, Quark goes through the Infirmary, along with Dio and Luna. He and Dio ally with Luna. As a result, all of them have 5 BP. In the second round of the AB Game, Quark is a cyan pair, along with K. K, Quark, and Alice go through the green door and explore the archives. After they leave, both Quark and Alice show symptoms of Radical-6 and get sedated by Luna. As a result, K votes for the group, who picks ally, since Alice defaulted to ally, his BP becomes 7. He then becomes a blue Solo. After Sigma and Phi disable the bombs, he and Dio are carried through one of the white Chromatic Doors by K, and Quark and Alice get healed with Axelavir found in the Q room. Later, he escapes from Rhizome 9 with the other players, except for Dio.
Another Time END
After the conclusion of the Nonary Game: Ambidex Edition, an unknown entity in Kyle Klim's body entered the Pressure Exchange Chamber to see Tenmyouji and Quark about to leave Rhizome 9 in order to return to Earth. When he was asked why, Tenmyouji explained that despite the mission they were used for in order to create a better future, they cannot change the current "future" they live in as the future they lived in has already been set. Though Tenmyouji admitted that while it is nice to have an ideal future to work out the way Akane planned, he tells him that there is some worth to an existence that has struggled through hardships and sadness, and denies the possibility of being erased in this timeline. Nonetheless, Tenmyouji had another reason to continue to live on for: Quark. After the end of the game, Quark and Tenmyouji return to Earth.
Zero Time Dilemma
Quark's name is briefly mentioned in Zero Time Dilemma as one of the X-Passes needed to open the X-Door if Junpei dies. Other than this, he is never mentioned.
The timeline that led to the events that created Quark do not happen in the true ending. Additionally, the identity of Quark's biological parents is unknown.
Due to the game's treatment of multiple history theory, it is possible Quark still exists in the Virtue's Last Reward timeline instead of having his existence erased entirely. What became of Quark is left in ambiguity.
- "You bastard! I'm not gonna let you get away with this!" (to Dio after he betrays Tenmyouji)
- "It's all over... This is it. We're all going to die... No... No, that's not it... Don't you get it? We aren't going to die... We have to die... We have to die here... All of us..." (Quark showing symptoms of Radical-6)
- "No, I'M fine... YOU'RE the crazy ones. Getting so... serious... about this stupid game... We should just stop... End this... End all of it... End everything..."
- "That was when I decided I'd stay with him forever. Even if he said I couldn't." (in his letter about Tenmyouji)
- "Oh, I know a baby! Ha ha."
- "Thanks! You're the best, Mr. Sigma! You saved my life!"
- According to the secret files in the archives section of Virtue's Last Reward, Quark keeps snacks hidden in his hat, and keeps them secured with the band around it.
- Quark's nickname by Zero III, Quirk, means to have awkward tendencies.
- Although he accompanies Sigma in two escape rooms, he only participates in one, the Director's Office, as he is unconscious for the other, the Treatment Center.
- Quark never casts a vote in the Ambidex Game. When he is part of a pair, his partner votes for them. When he is a solo, he doesn't vote because he is put to sleep with Soporil and automatically defaults to "Ally".
- The only time Quark loses any BP is in Clover Game Over.
- He is the youngest player in Virtue's Last Reward.
- Quark is the only participant in Virtue's Last Reward who is never directly depicted as deceased; this is understandable given how depicting a child dying would be viewed as offensive and distasteful to some. Even in Clover END, Quark is not seen because he is in a treatment pod in the treatment center, although after a while, he would presumably awaken from his sedation and kill himself because of Radical-6 off-screen.
- It is possible that the fact that Quark is the character with the least development in Virtue's Last Reward, and that he seems to mostly just exist to develop Tenmyouji's character is a subtle reference to the phenomenon of color confinement, which states that quarks cannot be isolated singularly and directly observed.
- Similarly, Quark seems to be (from Sigma's POV) the Nonary Game: Ambidex Edition participant who gets the least screen/voice time in Virtue's Last Reward; Sigma cannot go down his first Chromatic Door with him, and he is always incapacitated by the second or showing symptoms of Radical-6.
- The answers says, "I do think it'll be interesting if [Quark] is the grandson of a person from 999."


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From Michele Mennielli, International Membership and Partnership Manager for DuraSpace On July 18, 2018 CONCYTEC (the Peruvian National Council for Science, Technology and Innovation) hosted the first DSpace workshop in Peru as a pre-conference event during the National Conference on Research Information. The event was most likely the most attended DSpace workshop ever organized, with… Read more »
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DSpace Anwendertreffen 2018
The DSpace Anwendertreffen 2018 will take place on Thursday, September 13th, 2018 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. It is followed by a meeting of members of DSpace Konsortium Deutschland until 4:30 pm. The DSpace Anwendertreffen is organized by the University Library of Technische Universität Berlin and The Library Code GmbH. This meeting is an… Read more »
VIDEO: June DSpace Developer Show & Tell; July Show & Tell on July 31
From Terry Brady, Georgetown University Library The video from the June Developer Show and Tell (OR 2018 Recap) has been posted. https://wiki.duraspace.org/display/DSPACE/Dev+Show+and+Tell+-+June+26%2C+2018+-+1500UTC+-+OR+2018+Recap The July Developer Show and Tell scheduled for July 31 at 15:00 – 16:30 UTC (11AM ET – 12:30PM ET) will focus on Tools for working with a REST API. The meeting agenda… Read more »
Now Available: DSpace 5.9 release, providing bug fixes to 5.x
From Tim Donohue, DSpace and DSpaceDirect Tech Lead, on behalf of the DSpace Committers As you may have seen earlier this week (in the JSPUI security notice email), DSpace 5.9 is now available! DSpace 5.9 provides bug fixes and improvements to the DSpace 5.x platform. DSpace 5.9 can be downloaded immediately from: https://github.com/DSpace/DSpace/releases/tag/dspace-5.9 5.9 Release… Read more »
SIGN UP for DSpace 7 (Virtual) Development Sprint #2, July 9-20
From Tim Donohue Technical Lead for DSpace & DSpaceDirect Just a reminder that our Second DSpace Community Sprint is coming up on July 9-20! This is a great opportunity to get familiar with DSpace 7 and also help us complete DSpace 7 more quickly. As of right now, our signup list is still a bit… Read more »
KAUST Repository Now Live with ORCIDv2 API
From Bram Luyten, Atmire Originally launched in 2012, KAUST Research Repository has grown to over 18,000 items of KAUST research. KAUST Library and Atmire have worked together on the latest KAUST Repository upgrade featuring ORCIDv2 support, audiovisual streaming and other improvements. ORCIDv2 and Author authority control The majority of new items coming into KAUST Repository is mediated… Read more »
4Science Updates from the Open Repositories and EuroCRIS Conferences
From Claudio Cortese, 4Science In June two major events were held involving the Repositories Community: Open Repositories OR2018 in Bozeman, MT (USA), and CRIS2018 in Umeå (Sweden). In Bozeman 4Science took part in presentations related to providing updates on DSpace 7 development (here you can find all the talks/workshops). 4Science co-led the workshop on DSpace 7… Read more »
Call for DSpace Leadership Group Nominations
The DSpace project is seeking two individuals from the community to be an active participant in the future of DSpace by serving as a member of the DSpace Leadership Group. We invite anyone in the DSpace community, DuraSpace members (whose institution doesn't already have a Leadership Group seat) or non-members of DuraSpace, to nominate… Read more »
DSpace User Group at The Repository Fringe Conference, July 2-3
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2018-19 DSpace Leadership Group & Community Nominations
DSpace is excited to announce the Leadership Group for the 2018 membership year. Allen Bell University of British Columbia Library John Butler University of Minnesota Scott Hanrath University of Kansas Barbara Hirschmann ETH Zurich Jyrki Ilva National Library of Finland Salwa Ismail Georgetown University Inba Kehoe University of Victoria Pierre Lasou Université Laval Agustina Martinez… Read more »


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Buchanan, NY—SavATree officially opened its 19th office today at One Greentown Road, Buchanan, NY. This expansion will allow the company to provide environmentally-minded tree care services to residential, commercial and historic properties in the Greater Hudson Valley area including Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and northern Westchester County NY.
"In working with organizations like Historic Hudson Valley and Vassar College, we realized that this community was in need of a company that could provide high-quality customized tree, shrub and lawn care services to its businesses and residents, as well as the expertise to help preserve the many historic landscapes throughout the area. Our employees are committed to providing services that balance the specific needs of our customers with the individual characteristics of their landscape," said SavATree Vice President and founder, Ralph Robbins, who will be heading up the Buchanan branch.
The new location will be staffed by International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborists, experienced tree care service professionals and specialists carefully recruited from the nation's top arboricultural and horticultural university programs.
Daniel van Starrenburg, SavATree President and CEO said, "We look forward to caring for properties in this new district rich in everything from historical trees to new landscapes and to consult with area residents and property managers regarding the specialized needs of their landscapes. The SavATree team is passionate about the care of trees and shrubs and we are delighted to celebrate our 23rd year with a new branch."
SavATree – Buchanan NY is available from 8 A.M. through 5 P.M., Monday through Friday, to answer tree care service and lawn questions. For more information or to arrange a complimentary consultation in the Greater Hudson Valley area including parts of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and northern Westchester County, contact SavATree – Buchanan NY at:
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LaSalle Group constructs $9.5M memory care community in OK
The LaSalle Group has announced the construction of a 30,000-square-foot, $9.5 million memory care community designed for Alzheimer's and dementia residents.
Autumn Leaves of Southwest Oklahoma City will be the second community of its kind in Oklahoma City. The Autumn Leaves ® assisted living community also will be the first Autumn Leaves community in the country to have a tornado safety area. Families living in the area also may access free educational seminars, Alzheimer's support groups and other services.
The community is expected to open in the first quarter of 2015 and will be located 12 miles from downtown Oklahoma City.
This transaction incorporates the partnership of The LaSalle Group, Silverado Interests and Prosperity Bank.


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Former Antrim boss Gearoid Adams says he's relishing his new role with Down's senior footballers.
Adams walked away from his Saffron post during the summer after the county board had opted for a nominations process and the news was confirmed yesterday of the St John's clubman's decision to link up with the Mourne County under Eamonn Burns.
"Sometimes when it's your own club or your own county people don't realise the amount of work that actually goes into a set-up," Adams told The Irish News.
"We'll see how Antrim pans out after our time there and all those young boys coming through. But in terms of Down it was nice to get the offer, obviously.
"It's great to go down to a set-up where they have got three pitches, floodlights and a weights room beside it.
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Knowing About Jeevan Nagar:
Reaching Jeevan Nagar:
Since Jeevan Nagar is in the heart of the city, many Buses are run by DTC for connectivity to other regions. The Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station is just at a distance of 2 Km and is the nearest railway terminal to Jeevan Nagar and Indira Gandhi International Airport is at a distance of 17 Km. Jungpura metro station is just 1 Km from Jeevan Nagar. There are also private transportation facilities like Auto Rickshaws and Taxi service that are available at cheaper rates.
Landmarks and Attractions in Jeevan Nagar Region:
Many landmarks and attractions are available in Jeevan Nagar and surrounding localities. Some of the prominent landmarks in Jeevan Nagar are:
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Gurudwara
- HPL Campus
- Ashram Chowk
- Shiv Mandir
- Humayun Tomb
- Kilokari Masjid
Educational Facilities in and around Jeevan Nagar Region:
Many reputed schools and colleges are present in Jeevan Nagar region. These institutions offer various educational facilities to the students at affordable rates and aim at the overall development of the student by providing excellent learning environment. Some of the schools and colleges located in Jeevan Nagar Region are:
- Puri Public School
- Govt. Boys Sec School
- Delhi International School
- National Public School
- AL-HIND Education
- P G Dav College
- School of Planning and Architecture
Emergency Services in Jeevan Nagar Region:
Jeevan Nagar is in South Delhi and very nearer to New Delhi; hence, many super specialty hospitals present in and around Jeevan Nagar region. These offer several medical facilities with sophisticated equipment and capable doctors. Some of the hospitals that are present in this region are:
- Shreeji Physiotherapy Clinic
- Guru Harkrishan Hospital
- Cancer Hospital Delhi
- Jeevan Hospital
- Holy Family Hospital
- Institute of Brain and Spine
Property Trend in Jeevan Nagar Region:
Jeevan Nagar is primarily a residential colony, so it is the preferred location for many to who want to start a living in a safe environment. Jeevan Nagar region consists of many apartments and commercial complexes and is further developing as many Real Estate dealers are constantly investing here because many people are showing interest to buy a property here. The property rates are high when compared to other regions but are worth investing because of the Companies, Educational Institutions, Malls and Hospitals that are located in this area. Some of the apartments in Jeevan Nagar area are:
- Siddhartha Enclave
- Nehru Enclave
- Manadakini Enclave
- Jamia Enclave
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Terms and Conditions
Confirmed booking.
- Booking will be confirmed on receipt of booking form and a $1000 deposit (with the exception of Great Ocean Road Rides and Tasmanian Tours)
- Full balance of payment is due eight weeks prior to departure. Failure to make payment within time may result in losing your place and forfeiting your deposit.
- Cancellation policy. In the event that you are unable to attend your trip please advise us immediately. All deposits are non-refundable however we will endeavour to seek an outcome by agreement satisfactory to all parties such as transfer to a later trip or insurance claim.
- Adventure travel to remote destinations, particularly within India, and particularly by motorcycle, is an inherently dangerous thing to do. Although we take every care and precaution to ensure your safety and comfort sometimes things do go wrong. By signing the attached form or completing this online booking you acknowledge that the nature of travel conducted and facilitated by Nevermind Adventure can be dangerous and result in serious injury or even death. If you have serious reservations or concerns about this then perhaps reconsider whether this type of travel is appropriate for you.
- In the event that you miss the departure for any other reason we will attempt to have you meet up with the rest of the group at a later stage at your expense. Unfortunately, at this stage we cannot offer a refund.
- Our vehicles are fully insured however you are responsible for excess fee. In the event of any damage to the vehicle up to $1000 while in your possession and operation (relevant to motorcycle riders and drivers only). You have the option to reduce the insurance excess to $0 for a fee of $20 per day which will cover everything other than damage resulting from blatant vehicle abuse.
- Bond. A $1000 fully refundable bond applies to all Riders/drivers that do not wish to take out the excess reduction. Bonds are fully refunded minus any vehicle damages within four weeks after the trip.
- Indian tourist visa, vaccinations and items of a personal nature are your responsibility. Please contact us if you would like us assistance and advice with regards to these matters.
- Motorcycle riders/Drivers are responsible for obtaining and holding a relevant licence to ride a 500cc motorcycle within their own country of residence.
- Tour inclusions are as per the promoted tour dates. This means that inclusions will start on the first day of the tour (If tour dates are the 5th July to the 16th July then inclusions start the 5th July and end once dropped back at the hotel on the last day say the 16th July). A 12 day tour in this case will include 12 days and 11 nights of tour inclusions. Everything outside of these dates is not included other than airport pick up and drop offs within 2 days either side of the tour dates.
- Packages include international return flight from any Australian capital city, airport pickups, domestic train fares and private coach transfers, travel insurance (assuming standard PDS of provider) accommodation (twin share), recent model well maintained vehicles, three freshly cooked main meals per day. Local guides, support vehicle, mechanical support, first aid, fuel and pre-arranged entertainment are also included.
- Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea are not included. Entrance fees to Major tourist attractions and sightseeing such as are not included. Laundry service is available however not included. Taxis, rickshaws and other short distance transport is not included. Basically if you order something, you be expected to pay for it.
- Safety gear, medicines and basic first aid equipment, wet weather gear and protective clothing is your responsibility.
- In the event that you get sick or injured our tour leaders will administer first aid treatment and if required and safe to do so will then transport you or arrange transport to the nearest reputable medical establishment. If medical evacuation is required this will be arranged in consultation with your next of kin, travel insurance provider or if you insist then we can arrange at your own expense.
- Itineraries should be seen as a guide only and are subject to change without notice due to a range of events outside our control. We endeavour to stick as closely as possible to the promoted itinerary however sometimes are required to make changes such as accommodations or alternative routes.
- Communications are hit and miss in India. Sim cards can be obtained however this is your responsibility. We have several Indian mobile phones that you are welcome to take calls on or you use on a user pays basis.
- Tour leader has discretion on fit to ride. If for any reason they consider you unsafe or unfit to ride, their say is final.
- All accommodation will be clean and comfortable to the best of our ability and knowledge. However, as these are provided by a third party in sometimes remote areas we cannot guarantee quality at all times. They will generally have hot showers, air con, clean sheets and bedding, towels, and western toilets and toilet paper. If your room does not have any of these please advise hotel management and they will endeavour to fix it. We have carefully selected all of our accommodation providers specifically for the amazing hospitality and the ability to provide these basic human needs at least most of the time.
- Accommodation is provided twin share - each room will have two single beds and you will be sharing with someone. If you would prefer your own room, then please advise us as soon as possible and we will see if we can arrange extra rooms. Single room supplement is $70 per day.
Nevermind Adventure provides medical emergency support, assistance and evacuation if required through partner organisation Global Rescue. Personal property is not covered by this agreement so it is recommended you consider a personal travel insurance policy to cover your valuables.


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Sermons by Darcy Dueck
Power to Tell the Story
Power to Tell the Story Part of the Summer series, Fences Darcy Dueck Mark 9
Conversations with God: When I Feel Confused
When I Feel Confused Daniel 9
Together: We Belong Together
Together: We Belong Together Romans 12:3-8 Darcy Dueck March 4, 2018
Inseparable: God's Love
Week 4 of Inseparable God's Love – Romans 8:31-39 Darcy Dueck
Special Missions Sunday message Darcy Dueck December 31, 2017 www.woodsidechurch.ca
The Great Reveal: Faith
2nd Sunday of Advent Faith Darcy Dueck
God Uses Men
How can God use us despite our brokenness? Darcy Dueck shares three characteristics that God asks us to strive for – faith, perseverance and sacrifice.
The King's Invitation To Those Who Want Purpose
Matthew 9:35-38 The King's Invitation To Those Who Want Purpose Darcy Dueck March 19, 2017
The King's Speech: Jesus on Prayer
Week 5 in our series looking at the Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 6:1-18. Darcy Dueck explores Jesus' model prayer that we should use as an example in our own lives.
For the Sake of the Name
Darcy Dueck brings a message about Missions. Text is from 3 John.
Believe Week 29: Gentleness
Key Question: How do I demonstrate thoughtfulness and consideration?
Believe Week 19: Giving My Resources
Key Question: How do I best use my resources to serve God and others?
Believe Week 6: Church
Key Question: How does God accomplish his purposes today?


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Bloch to lead Catholic Charities
By RENEE WEBB, Globe senior reporter
"My faith has always been important to me and with my family," she said. "I saw this as an opportunity to build on the good work that is here. Catholic Charities has a great reputation in the community and I think we can do even more with community outreach and community programs that support the church."
Bloch, who began who work at Catholic Charities on July 7, said two factors weighed heavily into her decision to take the position with Catholic Charities - family and personal ambition. Plus, she fully supports the mission of the agency.
"I believe this is exactly where I am supposed to be in my life," she said.
Originally from Minnesota, she attended Catholic grade school in Marshall and graduated from the public high school as there was no Catholic high school. She attended South Dakota State University for one year, before finishing her undergrad at Morningside College in Sioux City and graduating in 1995. She earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Nebraska Omaha in 1999.
"I did my internship at Jackson when I was at Morningside," she said. "My first job was as a therapist down in Denison in their satellite office."
Other than a six-month stint as a residential counselor at another agency in Sioux City, Bloch's professional career has been with Jackson Recovery Centers. Aside from her most recent role at Jackson, she served as an outpatient therapist, connecting point clinician, program director of adolescent services and program director of outpatient services.
Bloch and her husband, Troy, have one daughter, Caitlyn, 6, who attends St. Michael School in South Sioux City.
In her short time with the agency, she has already been able to witness the "amazing" work of the staff with clients and families who have a variety of struggles.
"They work with families and try to help them have better lives," Bloch said. "Their dedication has really impressed me. We will keep building onto what is already done here."
She mentioned Catholic Charities in various dioceses throughout the country offer a variety of creative community programs such as mentoring to children. There are many possibilities, Bloch noted, adding that she would love to see the agency work with Catholic schools and parishes.
"I want to take what is already being done at Catholic Charities and continue to grow it," said Bloch, who especially wants to explore opportunities for outreach to the poor and look at ways to do so "in new and different ways."
The new executive director, who heads up all branch offices of the agency throughout the diocese, plans to spend her present time learning more about what is currently being offered at Catholic Charities and learn about what the needs of the communities are through visits to pastors and parishes.
Catholic Charities offices are located in Sioux City, Carroll, Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, Algona and Spencer.
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