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Tomorrow is a big day for same-sex marriage. The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is going to review whether or not to add cases involving several issues including same-sex marriage and same-sex couples' right to certain benefits to their docket.
California's Proposition 8
Proposition 8 is the state of California's ban on gay marriage. The proposition was determined unconstitutional by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Opponents of Prop 8 wants SCOTUS to review the measure and ultimately make same-sex marriage legal.
Where Is Same-Sex Marriage Legal Now?
Same-sex marriage is currently legal in:
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Iowa
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
- New York
- The District of Columbia.
Washington, Maryland, and New Jersey all voted to allow same-sex marriage but as of this blog, it is not currently in effect.
Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)
The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) states in Section 3, for federal purposes, marriage means a legal union between and man and a woman. It also declared spouse to mean a person of the opposite sex. This essentially means even in states where same-sex marriage is legal, the same-sex spouse is unable to receive federal benefits - such as tax, health and pension benefits. Some of the states where same-sex marriage is legal have appealed to SCOTUS in hopes of getting the federal DOMA law overturned.
Supreme Court Docket
SCOTUS is already scheduled to hear cases on affirmative action, national security and human rights, but they are reviewing tomorrow other cases they may potentially add to the list. SCOTUS mostly hears cases from lower federal courts and cases appealed from state supreme courts. They choose which ones to review and most of the time the cases address constitutional or federal law issues.
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We just wanted to thank you again
We just wanted to thank you again, for the wonderful time last Friday! You and all your people (John, Patrick) were great to work with! The food was absolutely outstanding. I wish the weather had been less chilly and that more people could have enjoyed the lovely outside deck but...it is winter and the fireplace and lounge made a cozy alternative. All in all we had a great time and got nothing but positive feedback from our people! Thanks so much!
We enjoyed our stay and party at the Clement
I just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay and party at the Clement this year. From the moment you drive up the staff makes you feel special. Our suite was incredible. The entire staff at the hotel has one thing in mind, making your stay enjoyable. Please forward a special thanks to April in the dining room. She does a fantastic job. We will be back next year. Thanks!

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Lightweight, fluid and flexible, the Zealot ISO 3 delivers Saucony's very best running innovations into a streamlined, energized package. The 3mm EVERUNTM topsole construction provides an energized neutral running shoe experience, while the TRI-FLEX outsole gives just enough flexibility and freedom of movement with every stride.
- Successor to the Zealot ISO 2
- Brand new engineered mesh brings a more dynamic, adaptable fit
- Molded heel collar provides a lockdown heel fit
- New ISOFIT design focuses on a dynamic, adaptive midfoot fit
- EVERUNTM topsole construction provides continuous cushioning from heel strike to toe-off
- New TRI-FLEX outsole design focuses on forefoot flexibility and a smooth, flowing transition
- Shoe Category: Neutral
- Pronation: Neutral
- Cushion: Plush
- Construction Type: Natural Motion
- Surface: Road, Track
- Arch: High, Normal (mid)
- Water Resistant: No
- Waterproof: No
- Offset: 4mm
- Heel Stack Height: 26
- Forefoot Stack Height: 22
- Weight: 7.3 oz. | 207 g.
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Zealot ISO 3 Infograph
The underfoot feel and amount of impact protection provided by the compressing materials between the foot and running surface.
The level of pronation control built into the shoe. Pronation is the inward rolling of the ankle through the gait cycle.
The difference in height between the heel thickness and forefoot thickness of the shoe.


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Coventor Adds Device Analysis Capabilities to SEMulator3D 7.0
New Features Enable SEMulator3D Version 7.0 to Address Both Process Modeling and Device Analysis for Better Insight into Advanced Semiconductor Technology Development
CARY, NC– February 28, 2018 – February 26, 2018 – Coventor, Inc., a Lam Research Company, the leading supplier of design automation solutions for semiconductor devices and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), today announced the availability of SEMulator3D® 7.0 – the newest version of its semiconductor virtual fabrication platform. With added features, performance improvements, and a new Device Analysis capability, SEMulator3D 7.0 addresses both process and device simulation while lowering the barriers to advanced semiconductor technology development. The new Device Analysis capability enables seamless understanding of how process changes, process variability, and integration schemes directly impact transistor device performance. read more…


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Viewings can be conducted by our agents between 10 am and 6 pm – 6 days a week.
Our multilingual agents can arrange with you immediately to take you on an orientation visit to view 3 or 4 apartments of your choice.
Once you've found a suitable property and supplied us with some details and we will require a copy of your passport or ID and relevant marriage certificates, for the file we can prepare a contract.
We will then draw up the relevant paperwork, forming an agreement to be signed by both parties. These will be bilingual accordingly, languages available are: English and Arabic.
An inventory of the contents and condition of the property is usually produced prior to start of the agreement. This will be supplied by the owner and forms an integral part of the contract agreement.
We will go over the apartment with you on check in to sign and finalise everything is in the apartment on the list.
An advance rental payment is required on signing the agreement. This is equivalent to 1 months rent. A security deposit is also required from the tenant again equivalent to 1 months rent. This will be returned to you at the end of the rental term, subject to the details of your agreement and of the inventory being checked.
50% of a month office admin fees paid by tenant upon signing the contract non refundable.
Congratulations, keys now are handed over and you can move in to your new home.
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Yellow and Red Services Pvt Ltd., is a Web Designing and Graphic Designing Firm established in 2010 and located in Toronto, Bengaluru and Rochester United States. The team of young enthusiastic professionals handles web design, web development, web application, flash animation, logo branding and graphic design, social media, digital media.
Yellow and Red Foundations (YARF) is a Non-Profitable, Non-political, Non-sectarian organization established by enthusiastic and committed bunch of youths from different walks of life under Yellow and Red Services Pvt Ltd. in 2013 in Ramanagara City. During the past two years, YARF has conducted many events for social cause like Raising Funds for Old Age Home, Old Computer give away for underprivileged, School Books and Stationary distributions, Organizing free school events on various occasions.
♦ Work as a catalyst to bring changes in the lives of thousands of underprivileged by addressing their basic needs.
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On the first Saturday of every month, the I Heart Market trades under the arches of Moses Mabhida Stadium. 'The market began modestly on Windermere Road and after a few years of trading and support from fellow Durbanites, it has blossomed into one of South Africa's largest design markets,' says originator, Anna Savage. 'Our original goal was to create a platform to showcase local artists, designers, jewellers and artisans. We wanted people to get out of the malls and engage with and support local communities.'
To meet over a hundred creators of innovative design and craft, superbly displayed, while enjoying good food and drink, visit this winner of the 2014 Eat Out Zonnebloem Produce Award for Outstanding Market in the East.
The I Heart Market trades under the arches of Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Location: Imbizo Lawns (opposite Nino's), 44 Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban


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|Peasant Pas - Giselle costume
Today we thought it would be a good idea to check that Salem's old costumes still fit him.
And to try out what he was going to wear for the Peasant Pas and for Proud Mary.
I was pleased with the waistcoat I had made for Peasant Pas.
We were influenced by the costumes from the Royal New Zealand Ballet's recent production of Giselle.
So that is why he is wearing a shirt with rolled up sleeves.
I think it looks very smart.
|Du Hast contemporary costume
His Du Hast costume still fits and so does his classical outfit which I think we will have the black leotard under the waistcoat like the photo we have used for the blog title above. Last year Salem wore his red leotard but I think the black looks more grown up. I'm pleased I don't have to make any alterations.
|Our first idea for the Proud Mary costume
We had a few ideas for Salem's Proud Mary costume so had Salem dance in them.
Our first idea looked good but Salem does like to wear tighter fitting costumes when he has to do a lot of more dynamic dance moves.
|This is now the Proud Mary costume
So we came up with this costume which he can move very easily in.
Not very jazzy but he loves it and he can wear his Elvis frilled shirt which is now too short in the sleeves so he can't wear it for his Bond on Bond costume.
I will make him a black pin striped waistcoat to wear as well but if it's too much, I'm sure he will be able to wear it for something else.
I'll make a few different waistcoats for him, they don't take too long to make.
Then I have to start making some patterns up to make him a Polish character costume because as soon as the Alana Haines Awards are over then he will be working on a Polish character dance for the next lot of competitions.
I've found some great photos for design ideas.
I'm lucky I can sew!!!!!!!!


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Broadcom's mission is simple: Connect everything®. The company estimates that 99.98% of Internet traffic crosses at least one Broadcom chip.
Broadcom chips can be found in some of the hottest products available today from companies like Apple, Cisco, Dell, DirectTV and Samsung.
There was only one problem. Broadcom's brand expression wasn't quite as cool as its amazing products.
Branditecture worked with Broadcom to bring the innovation and excitement of Broadcom's products into all of Broadcom's brand experiences — from campus design to web sites and event spaces to collateral.
Now when customers visit Broadcom's booth at CES, the environment outside matches the power inside.


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New York City has become the first U.S. city to adopt a law requiring NYC-based freelancers be paid in full for work worth $800 or more within 30 days of completing a project. NYC-based businesses that don't pay on time face a possible lawsuit and civil penalties up to $25,000.
The Freelance Isn't Free Act went into effect this week, after a unanimous city council vote. The act is designed to protect freelancers from unscrupulous employers who delay or completely withhold payment. As many as a third of New Yorkers — writers, artists, musicians, wedding planners, home healthcare workers, stage technicians, dog walkers — are protected by this law, but it may have several unintended consequences for New York business owners.
This is a union-based bill that uses legal fees as a sword to make employers pay for services that may be defective, but are too afraid to contest. It's like settling a lawsuit for a lesser amount just so you don't have to pay legal fees, even though you know you're right.
The problem is employers are not protected if their freelancers turn in poor quality work. The freelancer only needs to say they completed the task by their deadline, no matter the quality, and then demand payment after 30 days, or on a previously agreed upon written date.
The freelancer would reach out to the city's Office of Labor Standards, which will send a certified letter to the employer explaining the freelancer's breach of contract. If payment isn't made, the freelancer can take the employer to court and sue for double damages and attorney's' fees. The City can also seek to recover civil penalties up to $25,000.
One issue for freelancers is that they don't always have the money to hire an attorney, so the Freelancers Union has launched their own mobile app to connect workers and attorneys who specialize in small claims, and are interested in pursuing these kinds of cases.
The biggest downside for employers is that the law still requires payment for freelancers who do a poor job. Even if you're not pleased with the work, and can demonstrate how it doesn't meet your standards, you may still face the cost of defending yourself against a lawsuit. On top of that, if you lose, you face paying double fees, plus the freelancer's attorney fees.
On the upside, it can be a money-saver when hiring certain freelancers. A freelancer who lives in, say, the Midwest doesn't have as high a cost of living as a New York freelancer. In a city like Indianapolis, Nashville, Cincinnati, or Minneapolis, housing costs less than $2,000 per month, and freelancers often charge accordingly.
Another option is to hire freelancers from overseas. You can find graphic designers, mobile developers, web designers, and tech support professional doing quality work in different parts of the world. The rates are much lower, but in some cases, may require some additional troubleshooting, editing, or massaging before the work is finally complete.
The most important thing when working with any kind of freelancer or independent contractor is that you have a contract that spells out exactly the kind and quality of work you want to be done, as well as what constitutes a completed project.
This bill may end up hurting New York freelancers in the long run, as more and more businesses work with freelancers outside the city and even the country. But until then, New York City businesses can protect themselves by finding their talent outside the city.


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The analysis of data from more than 1,300 women who underwent embryo transfer, found that a single embryo transfer was associated with half the live birth rate of a double transfer (27% versus 42%; OR 0.50) -- but that adding a second, frozen single embryo transfer eliminated the difference (38% versus 42%), David McLernon, PhD, of the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, and colleagues reported.
Transferring a single embryo also substantially reduced the rate of multiple births, preterm birth, and having a baby with low birthweight (<2500 g or <5.5 lbs), McLernon and co-authors wrote online in the BMJ, noting the findings should help inform clinical decision making.
Action Points
- Explain that a meta-analysis found that for couples undergoing infertility treatment, a fresh single embryo transfer resulted in greater odds of a term singleton birth than did a fresh double embryo transfer.
- Further explain that, in this analysis, transferring a single embryo substantially reduced the rate of multiple and preterm births, as well as low birthweight babies.
"Given the opportunity for replacing a single frozen thawed embryo in a subsequent cycle, elective single embryo transfer should thus be the default position," they argued, acknowledging that the inconvenience and stress of undergoing two cycles rather than one should be considered.
"As some of these additional cycles are frozen embryo replacement cycles, not requiring ovarian stimulation and oocyte retrieval (that is, surgery to harvest the eggs), however, many would consider that this is a relatively small price to pay compared with the long term consequences of preterm birth," McLernon and colleagues added.
Multiple births are considered a problem following in vitro fertilization, as they are associated with greater maternal and perinatal morbidity and increased costs.
As a result, many clinics in Europe -- but few in the U.S. -- have begun transferring single embryos to reduce multiple births.
To review outcomes from such a strategy, McLernon and his colleagues analyzed patient-level data from eight randomized trials comparing single- and double-embryo transfer. Two of the studies also compared one fresh single embryo transfer plus one frozen single embryo transfer with one fresh double embryo transfer.
Only those transfers completed on the second or third day after fertilization in either an in vitro fertilization or intracytoplasmic sperm injection procedure were included in the analysis.
Overall, there were 1,367 women included in the studies, with a mean age of 31. The most common cause of infertility (in 40%) was male factor infertility.
The overall live birth rate was significantly lower with a single embryo transfer compared with a double embryo transfer after adjustment for grade of embryos transferred, type of treatment, and the primary cause of infertility.
The multiple birth rate was reduced with single embryo transfer (2% versus 29%; OR 0.04), and the odds of having a singleton born at term was nearly five times greater (OR 4.93, 95% CI 2.98 to 8.18).
A second cycle involving a frozen single embryo transfer resulted in a cumulative live birth rate similar to that with one fresh double embryo transfer (38% versus 42%), without increasing the multiple birth rate (1% versus 32%).
Compared with double embryo transfer, single embryo transfer was associated with lower rates of preterm birth before 37 weeks gestation (OR 0.33, 95% CI 0.20 to 0.55) and of having at least one low birthweight baby (8% versus 24%; OR 0.36, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.87).
Considering the apparent advantages of single embryo transfer, Allan Templeton, MD, also of the University of Aberdeen, questioned why the practice is not used more extensively in the U.K. and U.S.
"Many point out that Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Finland have adequate public funding of infertility treatment, whereas in the U.K. and even more so the United States, couples often have to find the funding themselves," Templeton wrote in an accompanying BMJ editorial.
"Couples in this situation will want to maximize the outcome from one procedure, even though the extra costs of cryopreservation and transfer in an unstimulated cycle are minimal and, in most hands, the procedure is very effective," he commented.
McLernon and colleagues noted some limitations of their review, including variations in entry criteria and clinical protocols among the included studies, the lack of generalizability of the findings beyond women with good prognoses, and the restriction to transfers performed using two- or three-day-old embryos only.
The review was funded by the Wellcome Trust.
McLernon reported that he had no conflicts of interest. One of his co-authors reported receiving a research grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Another study author is secretary of the VWRG (the Reproductive Medicine subgroup of the Flemish Gynecological society) and received travel and accommodation sponsored by Schering-Plough for the 6th world congress on ovulation induction.
Templeton reported that he had no conflicts of interest.
Primary Source
Source Reference: McLernon D, et al "Clinical effectiveness of elective single- versus double-embryo transfer: meta-analysis of individual patient data from randomized trials" BMJ 2010; DOI: 10.1136/bmj.c6945.
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Source Reference: Templeton A "Elective single- versus double-embryo transfer" BMJ 2010; DOI: 10.1136/bmj.c6945.


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Q&A with Alex Jourdan
April 27, 2015
As a 26-year veteran of the company, Alex Jourdan boasts an understanding of A.J. Oster few can match. He joined the firm in 1988 as an inside sales rep and proceeded to work his way up through the ranks until being named General Manager of A.J. Oster East in 2012 and most recently V.P. and General Manager in 2015. We caught up with him a few weeks ago and asked him to share his thoughts on A.J. Oster's products and services – past, present and future.
In your opinion, what differentiates A.J. Oster's product line from that of your competitors?
We believe we offer the widest range of copper-based alloys in the entire industry. That includes high performance alloys, which are critical to the automotive industry. We also have in a very significant investment in red metals inventory, which enables us to offer immediate availability of numerous alloy gauge and temper combinations that other distributors would be hard-pressed to match. Whatever a customer needs, chances are we have it in stock.
Now we're trying to take that same platform that's been successful in red metals and roll it out to other products. That's why we're increasing our position in aluminum and stainless steel, and looking at other metals, too.
Do you believe your product quality is higher?
I would say overall, yes. In many of the markets we service – automotive, for example – defect-free material is an absolute must. If you can't deliver it, you have no business in the business. Thanks to our size and strength, and the integrity of Olin Brass and all of our suppliers, I believe our product quality is consistently superior.
How often do you introduce new products? And how do you get the word out?
In the old days, new alloy development was a prime focus for Olin Brass and a source of new products for A.J. Oster. Today, our growth comes through expansion of existing product offerings. For example, we continue to see excellent growth opportunities in phosphor bronze, and we've broadened and strengthened our supply chain to support those opportunities. We're also trying to expand our aluminum business by leveraging knowledge and expertise from other parts of GBC with our proven distribution network. And we continue to have success expanding our stainless steel distribution network.
As for getting the word out on new developments, it's much easier to do today, thanks in large part to digital communications. Where we used to rely almost exclusively on the sales force, now we can look to our website, email, and e-newsletters like this one to support their efforts.
How much do Oster's product offerings vary from region to region?
Every product is available at every A.J. Oster location. Some facilities do offer specialized products and services based on their customers needs – Alliance and Yorba Linda both have light gauge aluminum capabilities, for example, and Carol Stream's tinning capabilities are unique to the network. But they are available to customers at any A.J. Oster facility, anywhere on the continent.
Does the same hold true for Oster sales reps? Are they all equally well-versed in the entire product line?
Again, the answer is yes. All of our sales reps have a strong working knowledge of our products and services. That said, some will have stronger technical expertise in certain product areas, based on their location and the customers they serve. That just goes with territory.
But our organization is set up so that wherever you are, whatever you need, A.J. Oster is ready to satisfy your metal needs. That's the bottom line.


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Set in a near-future Taipei plagued by pollution, a group of teens risk everything to save their city in this thrilling novel from critically acclaimed author Cindy Pon.
Jason Zhou survives in a divided society where the elite use their wealth to buy longer lives. The rich wear special suits, protecting them from the pollution and viruses that plague the city, while those without suffer illness and early deaths. Frustrated by his city's corruption and still grieving the loss of his mother who died as a result of it, Zhou is determined to change things, no matter the cost.
With the help of his friends, Zhou infiltrates the lives of the wealthy in hopes of destroying the international Jin Corporation from within. Jin Corp not only manufactures the special suits the rich rely on, but they may also be manufacturing the pollution that makes them necessary.
Yet the deeper Zhou delves into this new world of excess and wealth, the more muddled his plans become. And against his better judgment, Zhou finds himself falling for Daiyu, the daughter of Jin Corp's CEO. Can Zhou save his city without compromising who he is, or destroying his own heart?
Cindy Pon is the author of Silver Phoenix, which was named one of the Top Ten Fantasy and Science Fiction Books for Youth by Booklist, and one of 2009's Best Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror by VOYA. Serpentine and Sacrifice were both Junior Library Guild selections and received starred reviews from School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews, respectively. She also wrote Want, which is a Freeman Book Award Honorable Mention and Ruse. She is the cofounder of Diversity in YA with Malinda Lo and on the advisory board of We Need Diverse Books. Cindy is also a Chinese brush painting student of over a decade. Learn more about her books and art at CindyPon.com.
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AGI's Partners bring extensive experience in the design, development, and deployment of constraint-based multi-function business management architecture. Architecture that leverages the Interaction between business process Dependency and Variability to more effectively align business function Actions with business performance Outcomes.
Included in the "Business System" design and development are the required business function Performance Measurements and IT Decision Support to enable and sustain clearly visible causal connectivity between Actions and Outcomes. Implementation is addressed via Action to Outcome training and Decision Support software selection or adaptation.
Dale Houle
Managing Partner, Avraham Y. Goldratt Institute, A Limited Partnership
Dale has devoted most of his professional life to developing, implementing, and disseminating the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to include the TOC Thinking Processes and their related applications in the areas of strategy, intelligence, sales, operations, distribution, supply chain, finance, accounting, human relations and project management. He is an acknowledged TOC Expert in Production/Manufacturing and Distribution.
Dale has designed, developed and led implementations with both military and commercial clients. He spent two years as Project Team Lead and Technical Lead implementing an enterprise-wide approach for achieving and sustaining Cost-Wise Readiness with a Department of Defense client. The effort involved the total logistics chain integration of organizational, intermediate and depot levels of maintenance with retail and wholesale supply and transportation activities. The designed purpose to reduce cycle times, identify opportunities for increased time on wing, and reduce total delivered costs was achieved.
He has led commercial clients in developing integrated market strategies to position themselves to address significant market opportunities; and in business strategy development to identify and capture market opportunities, as well as needed changes in manufacturing, logistics, transportation, marketing and sales, and measurements to capture those opportunities.
Dale has extensive experience in the implementation of TOC-based manufacturing/distribution system design resulting in significant improvements in customer service and order fill rates, while reducing cycle times, inventories needed to support customer requirements, and finished goods inventory.
Dale earned MS and BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Bridgeport.
Hugh Cole
Partner, Avraham Y. Goldratt Institute, A Limited Partnership
Hugh has been associated with AGI since 1993. His focus involves developing, teaching and implementing constraint-based solutions in a manner that is customized to provide bottom-line results to the client. The overarching process follows the AGI Model of Strategy, Design, Activate, Improve, and Sustain (SDAIS). Relevant aspects of TOC – from the strategic use of the TOC Thinking Processes to the tactical implementation of its various logistical applications – provide the foundation for the solutions. Working across both the private and government sectors, from maintenance and repair operations (MRO), to production, distribution, project management, marketing, and sales, Hugh has applied TOC to such diverse industries as electronics, chemicals, food processing, metals, printing, fabrication and textiles.
As part of his responsibilities, Hugh educates others to become TOC Experts, certifying them in the areas of TOC Supply Chain Design and Deployment. He is a frequent lecturer and speaker in universities and professional organizations.
Prior to his association with AGI, Hugh worked in industry for more than eighteen years holding both line and staff positions in production, distribution, engineering and marketing. Over this period of time his responsibilities covered a wide range of activities – from Plant and Production Management, to Engineering, to Operations Analysis, to Director of Operations over multiple plant facilities.
Hugh has a BS in Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering emphasis, and a Professional Degree in Engineering Management from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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Eric has more than 20 years of experience backed by a track record of successful business development and implementation using the Theory of Constraint Thinking Processes, in the areas of strategic planning, supply chain management, production, product development, engineering, maintenance, project management, and marketing and sales in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Prior to joining AGI, Eric held CEO positions in various companies in Europe, Asia and the United States, as well as VP positions in multi-national corporations.
He received his early education in Belgium where he obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering and a degree in Computer Science. He further broadened his global knowledge and obtained an MBA in the UK (Scotland) and a Doctorate in the United States.
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An Evening of Poetry and Music with Two Greek Women Authors
May 21, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Two Greek women authors will debut their new poetry collections from Somerset Hall Press in an evening of poetry and music. Penelope Karageorge, director of the Greek-American Writers Association in New York, will read from her collection, The Neon Suitcase. Vassiliki Rapti, preceptor in Modern Greek at Harvard University, will read from her collection, Transitorium. She will be accompanied by world-famous soprano Stella Markou. The event is free. Books will be available for purchase and will be signed by the authors.
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The Drop-in has been running in the Village Hall for about six years. Once a fortnight Volunteers offer tea, coffee and biscuits to anyone who cares to come along. There are no restrictions on how many biscuits or cups of tea/coffee anyone has. We just ask for a contribution of £1 towards the cost of running the Hall.
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Chungará (Arica) 2011
Quebrada de los burros: Los primeros pescadores del litoral pacífico en el extremo sur peruano
Keywords: archaic, chinchorro, seasonality, early holocene, mid holocene, fishing and collect, otoliths, sclerochronology, tacna.
research works at quebrada de los burros evidenced an archaic settlement on the littoral of tacna (peru). this campsite of fishermen and shell-gatherers (qlb) has been occupied during early and middle holocene, between 10,000 and 6,000 bp. broad horizontal excavations revealed six successive occupation levels, with living floor layouts, hearths, specialized activity areas and accumulations of food waste of marine origin mixed with bones of terrestrial fauna. as a whole, these remains indicate that, since the beginning, the inhabitants relied intensively on ocean resources but they also exploited the lomas. lithic tools and bone instruments attest a sophisticated equipment for fishing, gathering and hunting. two phases of occupation were characterized, the first during early holocene (ca. 10,000 to 7,000 bp), the second during middle holocene (ca. 7,000 to 6,000 bp). the analyses suggest, for the first phase, a succession of short occupations and possible contacts with high lands and, on the contrary, a more intensive occupation, nearly all the year round, for the second, during which raw lithic materials came from nearby areas. a close relation with chilean sites chinchorro is confirmed.


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Louie came in to see us recently with a poorly ear.
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The India West Rounds for Surana & Surana National Trial Advocacy Moot Court Competition, 2016 was conducted by New Law College, Bharati Vidyapeeth University (NLC BVP), Pune. It was held on 23–25 September, 2016. Team consisting of Anushree Raizada (III year), Subrata Satapathy (III year), Astha Satapathy (III year) and Rishabh Raturi (IV year) from Symbiosis Law School, Pune were adjudicated as 4th Best Team. Along with the 4th Best team, Anushree Raizada (III Year) won the Experientia Patronus Hornus Award (Trial Advocate of the year) and received a cash prize of Rs 5000 and a plaque and Subrata Satapathy (III Year) won the Second Best Student Advocate and received a cash prize of Rs 2000 and a plaque.
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Since September, the Occupy Wall Street protests has focused greater attention on America's huge wealth gap between the rich and everyone else. But what does income inequality actually look like?
This gulf has manifested itself in a variety of ways, including the CEO-to-worker pay ratio, and the huge difference in income growth between the wealthiest and poorest Americans. The infographic below, courtesy of data visualization site visual.ly, illustrates the different forms of inequality.
And with nearly three-quarters of Americans saying income inequality is a problem facing the country, according to a recent poll, it may be worth taking a closer look. In one example, the incomes of the top one percent of American earners have grown 275 percent between 1979 and 2007, while the the bottom fifth of earners have only seen their incomes rise 20 percent during the same period, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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Auburn coach Gus Malzahn puts offense on 'pace alert' this spring
Coach Gus Malzahn sent players scrambling when his voice rang out over the public address system at Auburn's athletic complex during an early portion of Tuesday's practice.
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Players quickly moved from their individual position drills scattered around the outdoor field to get lined up on opposing sidelines for an up-tempo, five-minute period of 11 on 11.
Quarterbacks Jeremy Johnson, Sean White and John Franklin III each ran a series of plays without huddling. Johnson ran the first team offense with White quarterbacking the second team and Franklin the third team.
"Tempo is a big factor with us," Malzahn said last week. "At times we didn't have great tempo last year, and so we will play extremely fast in the spring and just get our guys back in that mode."
Coaches weren't tolerating players on either side of the ball gingerly getting into position for the two-minute type drill as Malzahn makes pace to be a priority for his team this spring. Last season, Malzahn's offense averaged less than 70 plays for the first time in his three years as Auburn's head coach.
"One thing from a coach's standpoint is just the emphasis," Malzahn said. "We always emphasis tempo, but there's a difference in making it a priority. It's going to be a priority with all of our coaches and all of our players. It's just a way of life, and we got to get back to that and that's what we're going this spring."
Malzahn even plans to be more involved in on-field drills and workouts to facilitate those improvements. At the start of Tuesday's practice, Malzahn was on one knee pitching footballs to Franklin.
"I'm hands-on the whole offense," Malzahn said. "I'm going to do more of the offensive coaching, helping the guys."
Malzahn is also looking beyond his team's practice habits for areas where he can improve the offense's tempo. He used last year's substitution pattern — the offense constantly rotated in multiple skill position players — as an example.
"If we can keep the same 11 on the field and do some different formations, that definitely helps," Malzahn said.
Malzahn hasn't addressed if he's happy with the results of the changes since Auburn started practicing in pads on Saturday. Malzahn briefly touched on spring practice during a short pro day press conference Monday, but steered the discussion back to the program's former players competing in front of scouts.
"I love our attitude," Malzahn said. "I love our effort. I love our coaching staff. So far, so good. We have a lot of work to do, but the overall attitude is really good."
Auburn cancelled Tuesday's post-practice media availability session for Malzahn and players. Malzahn plans to address the media following Thursday's practice.
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Ironically, Childish Gambino's hotly-anticipated upcoming album, 'Because the Internet,' has been leaking left, right and center these past few weeks. Sure enough, the project hit the 'net in its entirety over the weekend, but Donald doesn't seem to be too bothered by the fact.
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How did you start shaving and what prompted it?
Since I'm doing a piece with Frida in it, I had to draw her. I had a ton of free time while my footage of eating a mud pie took an hour to render in Final Cut Pro. Frida is fun to draw.


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If you suffer from snoring you need to know that you are not alone having this problem. Dozens of millions of people face it every time they go to bed. Some of them do not consider it to be a problem while others are seeking for effective solutions. Many of them were already tried through history by many individuals. For some they helped and for some they did not. Let us now have a quick review of the existent techniques that can possibly relieve you from snoring.
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If you are about 30 years old or older then your muscles started to loose tonus. Especially muscles of your head since they are hard to train to stay fit. This is what you should start doing – training you tongue and throat muscles. There are special exercises designed to do so which proved to be effective.
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Webinar: Unleash the power of integrated CCH software
Join Lee Bennett who will demonstrate the benefits of using CCH Central together with CCH OneClick to accelerate your practice growth.
Live Webinar: Wednesday 6th February, 11am
Using a series of disparate software can cause many working inefficiencies in your practice such as wasted employee productivity, lack or real-time visibility, complex integrations and increased customer churn. By combining your compliance and practice management software into one integrated suite you can mitigate these inefficiencies and dramatically improve visibility, save costs, innovate new processes and accelerate the growth of your practice.
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Prince Albert II of Monaco just visited the Holland House and had a sneak preview of the Dutch exhibitors and Van Gogh Museum Edition.
The hub of the HISWA Holland Yachting Group's activities at this year's Monaco Yacht Show will be in a cool new location. You'll find the all-new Holland House at QAB3, between Quai des Artistes and Stars 'n Bars.
Heritage, Innovation, Creativity… and much more besides await you. Join us as we showcase 14 stands of Dutch suppliers, all packed with new innovations. Enjoy a drink and a 'stroopwafel'' in our Holland Lounge which will include a unique Relievo 3D print of Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Share your thoughts with specialists from every area of the Dutch superyacht industry.
Visit us at our new Holland House at QAB3, Quai Antoine 1er B.


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As i've mentioned previously, we've got zucchinis coming out of our ears!
But i don't mind - i'd rather have an abundance of zucchinis than cucumbers, there's so much more you can do with the former. I've made plenty of zucchini slice and chocolate zucchini cake, so i thought i'd try something different this year and headed over to my favourite recipe searching place.......
Taste.com you never fail me.
First i made Zucchini and Mustard pickles. Easy peasey these were, much simpler than what i had imagined and surprisingly my kids love them! I did however, halve the recipe and ended up with two jars.
I also made a delicious Zucchini Bread, that was so sweet and moist and even better topped with a cream cheese frosting. Will definitely be making this one again.
I have kept the remaining humongous zucchini until last, he's still sitting in my fridge and i plan on making a simple Zucchini soup with him - i'm just waiting for this warm weather we are having to cool down.
So that's it with the zucchinis so far...............i'm not enjoying typing that word so many times! (Try it. Not easy hey?)
So tell me, what's your favourite thing to make with courgettes? (hmmm, no not much easier).


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There was an itty-bitty pretty kitty
Who lived in an apartment in the city;
She looked out of her window every day
And told herself 'I ought to run away!'
For right across the street there was a park
She thought the perfect place to have a lark;
'If I go there I'm sure that I shall find
Trees to climb and rocks to hide behind!
'And there in wait I patiently would lie
Until a butterfly should flutter by.
Then I'd leap out and catch it in my paws!
Why? Oh, I'm a cat, so just because.'
It seems she truly had become quite bored
By all her kitten toys and she ignored
Enticement by stuffed mice and balls of yarn.
The pretty kitty didn't give a darn!
So, through an open door the kitty slipped
And down the flight of stairs she gaily skipped;
Well, cats may not exactly skip, it's true,
Still, she bounced off to see all that was new.
She planted both her itty-bitty feet
When she reached the busy, bustling street;
There she sat and watched the cars whiz by
And wondered whether she should even try.
'Oh no," she thought, 'I could end up quite flat
And that is no condition for a cat!'
But right across the road lay all that grass --
The kitty waited for the cars to pass
And made a wild dash for the other side.
It's fortunate the street was not too wide!
Though her little heart beat double-time
The sights spread out before her seemed sublime.
But as she set out to explore the park,
Suddenly a dog began to bark;
Then another and soon there were three
Joining in canine cacophony.
It was too much; she turned around and ran
Through the traffic, right in front of a van!
As fast as four legs can, she climbed the stairs,
Dashed through the door and hid behind the chairs.
'This is where I belong, right here at home!'
The kitty thought, and vowed to never roam.
'Why, here I'll find no terrible mishaps
Just hands to smooth my fur and pleasant naps.'
The itty-bitty pretty kitty purred
But later on that night she rose and stirred --
Gazed through the window, out into the dark
And planned her next excursion to the park.
Stephen Brooke ©2009
A bit of sustained silliness. Maybe I'll do something serious later.


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Days of Wonder releasing Ticket to Ride: New York
Days of Wonder has announced plans to release Ticket to Ride: New York. The new release is a stand alone Ticket to Ride game and features a shortened version of the game using taxis instead of trains.
Welcome to the Big Apple! Enjoy the sights from Times Square to Brooklyn, and all over NYC. Admire the stunning view from the Empire State Building or take a walk through scenic Central Park!
Designed for 2 to 4 players, Ticket to Ride: New York features a much smaller map then previous Ticket to Ride games, and with fewer starting pieces the game will play in just 10 to 15 minutes.
The game features Alan Moon's familiar Ticket to Ride rules including scoring points for completed tickets and for connecting cities, with bonus points given for connecting popular tourist destinations. The game ends when one player has two or fewer taxis left in their supply. Starting with only 15 taxis at the beginning of the game, players will find themselves down to two and ending the game much sooner than in a traditional game of Ticket to Ride.
For players eager to prepare for their first game Days of Wonder has already released the rules. Players can also take a look and hear Tom's thoughts on the game by checking out his video here.
The game will include:
- One board map of New York City
- 60 plastic taxis
- 44 Transportation cards
- 18 Destination Ticket cards
- 1 rule leaflet
- 1 score pad
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Ticket to Ride: New York will be released July 2018 in the U.S. exclusively through Target stores.
Ticket to Ride
Designed by Alan Moon, the original Ticket to Ride game was released in 2004 and is considered a staple entry point into the board gaming hobby. The game won the coveted Spiel des Jahres, along with many other awards including:
- 2006 Japan Boardgame Prize Best Japanese Game Winner
- 2006 Hra roku Winner
- 2005 Diana Jones Award for Excellence in Gaming – Winner
- 2005 Årets Spel Best Family Game Winner
- 2004 Spiel des Jahres Winner
- 2004 Origins Awards Best Board Game Winner
- 2004 Meeples' Choice Award


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Reading Post Greg and Rodrick: What to Read After Diary of a Wimpy Kid/
When Harry Potter first arrived around 1998, I remember scrounging diligently to come up with a list of just ten fantasy titles to recommend to kids who loved J. K. Rowling's novel. Seriously. Less than twenty years ago there were only a handful of quality fantasy works for that age group. But once Harry, Hermione, and Ron took the publishing word by storm, marketers quickly realized there's money to be had in kids and teen books. Lots of it.
Kids books are an industry unlike anything they were in the past. Fast forward about 15 years from the first appearance of the Harry Potter series, and well, I don't have to tell you ... you've seen what happened with Twilight and The Hunger Games. The good news is that the unprecedented buying power of the youngest millenials means that once a genre of book takes off, there is quickly similar stuff to choose from.
Jeff Kinney's made millions on The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and just like Rowling, deservedly so. His combination of super cool line drawings, hilarious dialogue, empathy for the underdog, and understanding of the awkwardness of middle-school life have earned him incredible popularity amongst kids ages eight to twelve. One really nice thing about Kinney's books is that they bridge the gap between comic books/graphic novels and more traditional chapter books, so they're awesome for reluctant readers. (This also makes them great summer reads if you're trying to get your kids away from the iPad and into reading when school is out, and they're less than obliging.)
The only problem is that Kinney's books are quick reads (unlike the weighty Potter tomes) and only come out annually in November. In other words, they don't last long, although my nine year old has worked around that by reading the entire series three times. So what's a kid who loves Wimpy Kid, but needs to branch out while waiting for the next installment, to do? Fear not; once a series like Wimpy Kid generates bazillions of dollars (and a bunch of movies), you're guaranteed the entire publishing industry will jump on the bandwagon and seek out more of the same kinds of books. That means there's lots more where Greg and Rodrick came from. So Wimpy Kid fans (and their parents), consider these titles or check out the list on Pinterest below. Many of these books are series so these could potentially keep your junior busy for a long while!
The Notebook of Doom series by Troy Cummings
Middle School series by James Patterson and collaborators
The Dumbest Idea Ever by Jimmy Gownley
My Life as A Book series by Janet Tashjian
Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renee Russell
Sisters, Smile, and Drama by Raina Telgemeier
The Loser List series by H. N. Kowitt
Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce
Diary of a Sixth Grade Ninja series by Marcus Emerson
Timmy Failure series by Stephan Pastis
Origami Yoda series by Tom Angleberger
Stick Dog series by Tom Watson
Star Wars Jedi Academy series by Jeffrey Brown
Ellie McDoodle Diaries series by Ruth McNally Barshaw
My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series by Mo O'Hara
Odd Squad series by Michael Fry
Milo: Sticky Notes and Brain Freeze by Alan Silberberg
Charlie Joe Jackson series by Tommy Greenwald
Justin Case series by Rachel Vail
Amelia's Notebook series by Marissa Moss
Frank Einstein series by Jon Scieszka
Kate the Great, Except When She's Not by Suzy Becker
This Journal Belongs to Ratchet by Nancy Cavanaugh
N.E.R.D.S. series by Michael Buckley
El Deafo by Cece Bell
Link disclosure: A Book Long Enough is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. That means if you purchase a book through an Amazon link that appears on my site, I receive a commission.


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Electronic Products Magazine's
2004 Product of the Year
for the second generation of scopes based on the 20-GSa/s 8-bit ADC.
Product of the Week (March 19, 2003)
for the three scopes based on Agilent Labs' 20 GSa/s 8-bit CMOS ADC.
2002 Agilent Labs
Barney Oliver Prize
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for work on massively-parallel analog-to-digital converters.
Achievement Award,
Usenix Association, 1996
for major contributions to the Software Tools Users Group
Best Paper of Conference and
Best Presentation of Session
at Agilent Design Technology Conference 2000
for "A 4 GSa/s 8-bit ADC in CMOS10"
Best Paper of Session
at HP Design Technology Conference, May 91
for "Hot Chips: Tools for Thermal Design of ICs"
Best JSSC Paper of 1987/1988 (awarded Feb 1989)
for "A 1 GHz 6-bit ADC System"
Note that IEEE holds the copyright to all papers published in IEEE publications.
US 6680476, "Summed Time-of-flight Mass Spectrometry Utilizing Thresholding To Reduce Noise", Jan 20, 2004, August Hidalgo and Ken Poulton
US 6707411, "Analog-to-Digital Converter With On-Chip Memory" 16 Mar 04, Ken Poulton, Tom Kopley, Robert Neff
US 6720895, "Method of calibrating an analog-to-digital converter and a circuit implementing the same" 13 Apr 04 Poulton, Kenneth D.; Neff, Robert M. R.; Holcomb, Matthew S.; Kang, James
US 6822227, "Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry Utilizing Finite Impulse Response Filters to Improve Resolution and Reduce Noise" Nov 23, 2004, August Hidalgo and Ken Poulton
US 6909310 "CMOS Controlled-Impedance Transmission Line Driver" 21 Jun 05 Ken Poulton, Mehrdad Heshami, Robert Neff, Jorge Pernillo
US 7148828 "System And Method For Timing Calibration Of Time-Interleaved Data Converters" 12 Dec 06 Fernandez, Srikantam, Neff, Poulton
US 7206907 "Reduction Of Noise And Temperature Variation In Mixed Signal Integrated Circuits" 17 Apr 07 Ken Poulton + Tom Kopley
US 7439897 "Staggered Interleaved Nyquist Regions Avoid Guard Band Induced Holes When Sampling a Band Limited Signal" 21 Oct 08, Ken Poulton + Joe Gorin
US 7375667 "Discrete Synthesis Using Staggered Nyquist Regions Avoids Guard Band Induced Holes Near A Nyquist Limit" 20 May 08 Ken Poulton, Steve Sparks
US 7450044 "Sub-Harmonic Image Mitigation In Digital-To-Analog Conversion Systems" 11 Nov 08 George Moore, Nico Lugil + Ken Poulton


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We are committed to playing our part in ensuring your home is a safe and healthy place to live. We carry out annual heating safety checks and periodic inspections on electrical systems as well as providing smoke detectors to improve fire safety.
We are legally responsible for servicing any Heating appliances i.e. gas, oil or solid fuel owned and installed by us in your home every 12 months.
We are legally responsible for servicing any gas, oil or solid fuel appliances owned and installed by us in your home every 12 months. At the end of the service we must issue you with a copy of the latest safety check record, called a 'CP12'.
The annual check is really important and is completed by our contractors Morgan Sindall Gas Maintenance team, who are all qualified engineers. For further information about Gas Safe, visit www.gassaferegister.co.uk
Your responsibility
If you consistently refuse access to your home to complete a heating servicing, you are breaching your tenancy agreement. We can and will take legal action to gain access and/or possession of your home. Any legal costs incurred will be your responsibility.
We hold a register of all asbestos within our homes. There is no immediate risk to health as long as our guidelines are followed.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. Its natural properties, including the ability to withstand high levels of heat and electrical current, were the main reasons that it was used in the construction of homes and buildings for many years.
Asbestos is no longer used in construction because it can seriously damage your health.
Are you at risk?
Asbestos does not present a danger to your health provided that it is in good condition.
DIY activities such as sanding and drilling may disturb and possibly damage products containing asbestos releasing fibres into the air that could put you and others at risk.
Please contact us before carrying out any work that may include the above and we will advise you as necessary.
What are we doing about asbestos?
Our staff and operatives and our appointed contractors who work in your homes are fully qualified and have completed 'Asbestos Awareness' training to ensure you both stay safe during any repairs or improvement works.
We are continuing to undertake surveys of our homes, shops, offices and communal areas to confirm the whereabouts and condition of any asbestos.
The information we collect will help us decide whether to remove, treat or monitor the asbestos. In most cases in domestic homes, monitoring is preferred to prevent unnecessary disturbance of the asbestos.
This important guide aims to give you information on what precautions you can take within your home to protect you from Legionnaires' disease.
What is Legionnaires Disease?
It's an illness contracted by inhaling drops of water contaminated by Legionella bacteria. This bacteria is found in most water systems, but multiplies and becomes dangerous in stagnant water with temperatures between 20°C and 45°C. It is killed in temperatures above 60°C.
Where does it come from?
Legionella bacteria are widespread in natural water systems like rivers and ponds. However, the conditions are rarely right for people to catch the disease from these sources. Outbreaks of the illness occur from exposure to legionella growing in purpose-built systems where water is maintained at a temperature high enough to encourage growth, such as hot and cold water systems, spa pools, cooling towers and evaporative condensers used in all sorts of premises (domestic, work and leisure).
How do people get it?
People get Legionnaires' Disease by inhaling small droplets of water (aerosols) suspended in the air containing the bacteria. Certain conditions increase the risk from Legionella if:
Reducing the risk of Legionella – what can I do?
The risk of Legionella causing illness in small domestic properties is exceedingly low. Possibly the biggest risk is when you have been away from the property for more than a week or so, or there are additional taps/showers/toilets that are not used daily. Good practice in this situation is simply:
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At Jaguar Greensboro, our wealth of knowledge spans across new Jaguar E-PACE, F-PACE, F-TYPE, XE, and XJ models. Our mission is to help assist you in find the high performance luxury car or SUV you deserve. Let us show you the exhilaration of driving the legendary performance only Jaguar can offer.
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A Firewall Ruleset Review is a full assessment of the configuration of your firewall. The Pentest People consultant will take the Firewall configuration and assess it for many well-known security issues. A full report of the findings will be made available to the customer through the SecurePortal.


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|Sonore microRendu Ethernet to USB Streamer Review
|Tuesday, 23 August 2016
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During the end of the review period, the news of the passing of legendary jazz vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson came. He was an innovative and brilliant composer, and I called up some of his masterful early work in tribute. Albums like Spiral, Medina, Montara, View From The Inside, and Waiting are a kaleidoscope of jazz, funk, world music, and soul that sounded fresh and via the microRendu. The complex arrangements were easy to follow, and the coherence the microRendu brought to the table was on display.
Taking full advantage of the microRendu's capability, I streamed a ton of 24/96, 24/192, and DSD files. All played back without a hitch, and the sonic results were as expected. Steven Wilson's Yes, Jethro Tull, and King Crimson 24/96 remixes sounded spectacular, with nuances in the mix appearing with impressive clarity. The Analogue Productions remix and remaster of Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here was another stunner. David Gilmour's guitar and Roger Water's bass had excellent presence and body.
After about a month, I switched over to the Roon protocol, simply by downloading and installing Roon on my Mac Mini, and switching over to the Roon app on the microRendu. The last piece of the puzzle was getting the Roon app for the iPad Air. My overall impression is Roon was slightly superior to DLNA sonically. It was not a landslide, there was just a bit more refinement to my ears. This may be due to the way Roon supposedly simplifies the audio chain, as many claim DLNA is a complicated protocol. I stuck with Roon, and continue to use it.
Ergonomically, the microRendu is a digital music lover's dream. It never dropped from the network, was super responsive, and recognized my DAC immediately. With the iFi iPower the unit ran a bit warm to the touch. With the SOtM battery supply it was slightly above room temperature. Not at all a concern, but it should be given a decent breathing space. Other than that, there are no other issues when using this wonderful device.
The Sonore microRendu is a game changer. Period.
Sonore microRendu: $640 + power supply.
Review System 1
Preamp: Aric Audio Unlimited
Amplifier: Audio Research VS55, Simaudio 760A
Speaker: Bryston Mini T
Cables:, Wireworld, iFi
Accessories: Symposium Rollerblocks and Svelte Shelves, Shakti Stone, Bryston BIT-15, Salamander rack
Review System 2
Music Server: SOtM sMS-100
Preamp: Aric Audio Expression
DAC/Streamer: Simaudio 280D w/MiND
Power Amplifier: Onkyo M5000R
Speaker: Magnepan MMG, Spendor S35R
Cables: Wireworld
Accessories: Cable Pro Noisetrapper, iFi iPower, Audience aR6


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Vote For Something Better
When I reached Los Angeles and found a place to live after a month of searching and sleeping on floors- I was ecstatic. I discovered a small but perfect place in North Hollywood. As I walked into my room my first night there, my mind suddenly burst with ideas about how to make my space complete. Immediately I began to make it the best place to live I could, hanging up pictures on the plain white walls and arranging furniture in the most feng shui way possible. But I also found out other people had ideas about what was the best way to arrange the apartment. Living with three other people, my roommates and I (of course) often differ in opinion on the best arrangement for our shared space. Our most common discussion is where the best place for a TV. So we (more than we should) talk back and forth about where the optimal placement for the old hunk of screen is. We weigh where the light would be best and where the sound would have the most epic feel. But as I think about it, I realize, rarely do we ever actually care where the TV actually is, and we end up not even moving it at all. I think the reason for this is, at the end of the day, we know while making our apartment the best it can be is important and fun- we know somewhere in the back of our minds, that this tiny old apartment is not our permanent home. Each of us have dreams of moving out someday to better places and even owning our own homes.
While, I never want to diminish the importance of elections or leaders, I think it important to remember that this physical earth/country/state is not our permanent home. Our creator and designer has not called us to set up on earth a kingdom but rather add to the kingdom of heaven.
In these last hours as we eagerly await to see who will run out country and become essentially the most powerful man in the world. I think it is our nature to get caught up in the worries and fears of losing, or the excitement of what winning would feel like, to feel hope when we see our candidate speaking of how they will make a better world for us. But among all this political talk and policy toting, I think we forget maybe where our hope actually lyes.
To be honest, no matter who wins the election to run this country, God is still in control. And yes, while building a better place and country and world is optimal, it still is all passing, it is all part of a world that we will leave. It is all part of a temporary home.
We are living for a country beyond this, a place where we will be face to face with our creator living in true purpose and fulfillment.
So today, pray for God's will, and HIS kingdom come on earth as it is in Heaven. And remember no matter what happens we are passing through on our way to the best country of all.


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This year's Mango Racing Palmy Classic was the biggest and best so far with over $15,000 worth of cash, craft and other prizes up for grabs. Now in the third year since its inception, the total competitor numbers have risen to well over 300 spread over two days of competion.
The quality was also exceptionally high with Nutri-Grain Ironwomen champions Liz Pluimers and Tara Coleman battling it out with many other top levels girls for the honours in their race, whilst several local young rising stars faught it out with some experieced masters in the men's race.
The Ocean Swim and Beach races were held on the Saturday and the Endurance Ironman on the Sunday. A classic North Queensland winter morning with sunshine and warm water was the perfect setting for the Ironman Race, which started with a 9km paddle around the islands off Palm Cove. Total race distance was 21km, finishing with a 4km beach run to the Cairns Surf Club.
Liz Pluimers had a comfortable win in the open ladies race, whilst yound local Max Fifield took out the open mens. Ten teams also took part in the race including competiors from 10 years old to over 60, and they all cannot wait to return to do it all again in 2015.