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This module contains custom types that can help you manage DBA objects in an Oracle database. It runs afterthe database is installed. IT DOESN'T INSTALL the Oracle database software. With this module, you can setup a database to receive an application. You can:
- create a tablespace
- create a user with the required grants and quota's
- create one or more roles
- create one or more services
What oracle affects
The types in this module will change settings inside a Oracle Database. No changes are made outside of the database. Take the code from "https://github.com/hajee/oracle".
Setup Requirements
To use this module, you need a running Oracle database. I can recommend Edwin Biemonds Puppet OraDb module. The Oracle module itself is based on easy_type.
Beginning with oracle module
After you have a running database, (See Edwin Biemonds Puppet OraDb module), you need to install easy_type, and this module.
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puppet module install hajee/easy_type puppet module install hajee/oracle
The module contains the following types:
role and
listener. Here are a couple of examples on how to use them.
This is the only module that does it's work outside of the Oracle database. It makes sure the Oracle SQL*Net listener is running.
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listener {'SID': ensure => running, require => Exec['db_install_instance'], }
The name of the resource MUST be the sid for which you want to start the listener.
Specifying the SID
All types have a name like
sid\resource. The sid is optional. If you don't specify the sid, the type will use the first database instance from the
/etc/oratab file. We advise you to use a full name, e.g. an sid and a resource name. This makes the manifest much more resilient for changes in the environment.
This type allows you to manage a user inside an Oracle Database. It recognises most of the options that CREATE USER supports. Besides these options, you can also use this type to manage the grants and the quota's for this user.
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oracle_user{sid/user_name: temporary_tablespace => temp, default_tablespace => 'my_app_ts, password => 'verysecret', require => Tablespace['my_app_ts'], grants => ['SELECT ANY TABLE', 'CONNECT', 'CREATE TABLE', 'CREATE TRIGGER'], quotas => { "my_app_ts" => 'unlimited' }, }
This type allows you to manage a tablespace inside an Oracle Database. It recognises most of the options that CREATE TABLESPACE supports.
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tablespace {'sid/my_app_ts': ensure => present, datafile => 'my_app_ts.dbf', size => 5G, logging => yes, autoextend => on, next => 100M, max_size => 20G, extent_management => local, segment_space_management => auto, }
You can also create an undo tablespace:
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tablespace {'sid/my_undots_1': ensure => present, content => 'undo', }
or a temporary taplespace:
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tablespace {'sid/my_temp_ts': ensure => present, datafile => 'my_temp_ts.dbf', content => 'temporary', size => 5G, logging => yes, autoextend => on, next => 100M, max_size => 20G, extent_management => local, segment_space_management => auto, }
This type allows you to create or delete a role inside an Oracle Database. It recognises a limit part of the options that CREATE ROLE supports.
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role {'sid/just_a_role': ensure => present, }
This type allows you to create or delete a service inside an Oracle Database.
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oracle_service{'sid/my_app_service': ensure => present, }
this type allows you to manage your init.ora parameters
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init_param{'sid/parameter/instance': ensure => present, value => 'the_value' }
This type allows you to manage your ASM diskgroups. Like the other Oracle types, you must specify the SID. But for this type it must be the ASM sid. Most of the times, this is
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asm_diskgroup {'+ASM1/REDO': ensure => 'present', redundancy_type => 'normal', compat_asm => '126.96.36.199.0', compat_rdbms => '18.104.22.168.0', failgroups => { 'CONTROLLER1' => { 'diskname' => 'REDOVOL1', 'path' => 'ORCL:REDOVOL1'}, 'CONTROLLER2' => { 'diskname' => 'REDOVOL2', 'path' => 'ORCL:REDOVOL2'}, } }
At this point in time the type support just the creation and the removal of a diskgroup. Modification of diskgroups is not (yet) supported.
this type allows you run a specific SQL statement or an sql file on a specified instance.
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oracle_exec{"instance/drop table application_users": username => 'app_user', password => 'password,' }
This statement will execute the sql statement
drop table application_users on the instance names
instance. There is no way the type can check if it has already done this statement, so the developer must support this by using puppet
if statements.
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oracle_exec{"instance/@/tmp/do_some_stuff.sql": username => 'app_user', password => 'password,' logoutput => on_failure, # can be true, false or on_failure }
This statement will run the sqlscript
/tmp/do_some_stuff.sql on the instance named
instance. Like the single statement variant, there is no way to check if the statement is already done. So the developer must check for this himself.
When you don't specify the username and the password, the type will connect as
This type allows you to enable a thread. Threads are used in Oracle RAC installations. This type might not be very useful for regular use, but it is used in the Oracle RAC module.
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oracle_thread{"instance_name/2": ensure => 'enabled', }
This enables thread 2 on instance named
This module is tested on Oracle 11 on CentOS and Redhat. It will probably work on other Linux distributions. It will definitely not work on Windows. As far as Oracle compatibility. Most of the sql commands's it creates under the hood are pretty much Oracle version independent. It should work on most Oracle versions.
This is an open projects, and contributions are welcome.
OS support
Currently we have tested:
- Oracle 126.96.36.199 & 22.214.171.124
- CentOS 5.8
- Redhat 5
It would be great if we could get it working and tested on:
- Oracle 12
- Debian
- Windows
- Ubuntu
- ….
Oracle version support
Currently we have tested:
- Oracle 220.127.116.11
- Oracle 184.108.40.206
It would be great if we could get it working and tested on:
- Oracle 12
Managable Oracle objects
Obviously Oracle has many many many more DBA objects that need management. For some of these Puppet would be a big help. It would be great if we could get help getting this module to support all of the objects.
If you have knowledge in these technologies, know how to code, and wish to contribute to this project, we would welcome the help.
Make sure you have:
- rake
- bundler
Install the necessary gems:
bundle install
And run the tests from the root of the source code:
rake test


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Inspired by the texture of fur wool and current catwalk collections, British designer Emma Wright has created this small but perfectly formed collection of fun and fabulous pieces .
These three patterns are available to purchase as downloadable pdfs exclusively from the erika knight Ravelry store.
A fur front jumper with raglan sleeves.
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A fur hat with pom pom and maxi wool rib edge detail.
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A polo neck fur poncho.
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Photography by Yuki Sugiura.
Emma Wright is a British fashion knit and crochet designer with a love of colour, flora, dogs and British wool. After graduating from Nottingham Trent University in 2014, Emma set up a studio in her grandparents' spare room in Sheffield with her wire-haired fox terrier Daisy.
For more of Emma's work please see www.emmaknitted.co.uk and follow @emmaknitted on social media.

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Welcome to the Virtual Private Network Consortium, better known as VPNC. From 1999 through 2015, VPNC was the international trade association for manufacturers in the VPN market.
Founded in 1999, the primary purposes of the VPNC were:
It should be noted that VPNC did not create standards; instead, it strongly supported the current and future IETF standards.
For information on the VPNC's accomplishments and history, please contact:
VPN Consortium
127 Segre Place
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 USA
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Born in creativity. Raised in strategy. Looking forward to what's next.
My name is Niko Hornig. I'm a creative with a passion for spatial/exhibition design and craft, graphic design, editorial design and illustration.
Throughout my work, the aim has always been to create compelling and effective design solutions, from conception to production, across all media. Actually, i'm located in Stuttgart, southern germany. Besides that, i'm also working as a Lecturer at the Cooperative State University, Ravensburg.
When I'm not working as a freelance art director with design agencies, I work with a strong creative network of specialists and good friends on a variety of projects that we're passionate about.
Since 2018 I'm Co-Founder of «puer — kollektiv fuer räumliche Kommunikation».
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Sleek and minimal leather bag in color River by Medea, with an embossed logo, metal feet, inside pocket, adjustable strap, and magnetic side buttons for an easy and secure closure. The ultimate accessory for any wardrobe.
The Milan-based structured handbags are inspired by shopping sprees. Medea was started by twin sisters, artists and models, Giulia and Camilla Venturini just last year. The minimal styles are crafted in matte calfskin leather in Verona, Italy, and come in four styles, ranging from micro for your daily (or nightly) essentials to "venti" large which is ideal for work and/or travel. The designer duo views their bags as a unique diversion to the heavily saturated ultra-femme handbags currently circulating. Theirs are minimal, elegant and cool with an impressive online following. Understated, but instantly recognizable. The straightforward shape also lends itself to be a blank canvas and the designers are planning collaborations with various artists in coming seasons.
- Made in Italy
- 100% Calfskin leather
- Lining: 100% Cotton
- Height: 6.75in / 17cm
- Width: 8.5in / 22cm
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For those wanting a 357 SIG load utilizing an expanding bullet, that penetrates very deep, this is it. This lead-free, all copper Barnes TAC-XP bullet, will penetrate roughly 20+ inches in flesh and bone, yet it expands to roughly 55 caliber.
We are utilizing a flash retarded powder in this load so that the vision of the shooter will not be significantly impaired should he be required to drop the hammer in low light. Roughly 95% of all civilian shootings in the US happen in low light when the criminal element is most active. Not being blinded by your own gunfire can be a significant advantage.
In small cartridge casings such as 40 S&W, 9mm, 380 auto, 357 SIG, etc., these long-for-weight all copper bullets, crowd precious and limited powder capacity and force us to load the bullet to lower velocities than we would like. However, the advantages to these Barnes all copper bullets, outweigh the disadvantages for most applications.
My single 357 SIG pistol obtained the below velocity with this new load. At Buffalo Bore, we always use real world pistols to generate our advertised velocities. We disagree with the industry wide duplicitous practice of using extra long laboratory barrels which generate false high velocities the end user will never see in the real world when using real-world firearms.
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There are two sides to every coin, as an English idiom goes, and in my language we say the same thing about a medal (I am smiling as I am typing these words because it seems to be a nice topic for another blog post about these linguistic similarities and differences) I am still in my 'reflective mode' and eager to write and share ideas about using the Experiential Learning Cycle, or the ELC, when looking back on our teaching and training experiences. You can read more in my previous post.
My most recent post has questions and answers about using the reflective cycle, and this time I will continue the Q & A idea but will be looking at potential pros and cons, or advantages and disadvantages, or… both sides of the coins and medals.
What are the pros and cons of written reflection (as opposed to reflection in conversation?)
+ Writing, especially handwriting, calms strong feelings down and puts one's thoughts in order (very true about me) It also gives extra time to basically select a moment to reflect in more depth, which is especially important right after the experience. You can also re-visit what you wrote later and perhaps have other (better!) ideas
? Might feel more time-consuming, and even boring, depending on a personal style
What are the pros and cons of private versus public/shared reflection?
+ I think it is probably more honest (you don't have to worry about what the listeners will say or think about your ideas or feelings), and therefore, might go deeper.
? On the other hand, having someone simply listen to the description of what happened and adding a couple of questions to help you verbalize the experience can be tremendously helpful. Talking to someone who had observed the lesson you are talking about adds a bonus of hearing their perspective and their thoughts in the Analysis/Generalization parts of the ELC.
What are the pros and cons of immediate reflection over delayed reflection? (aka ' hot' and 'cold')
+ If you are reflecting right after the lesson you remember many little details clearly and objectively* (*This word can hardly be used in the reflective process at all as our feelings 'filter' everything anyway). Reflecting later in time means forgetting more and more detail and even adding what you think happened.
? Having at least several hours or one night after the lesson was over gives a 'fresh' perspective on what was done and helps you see the lesson objectives achieved (or not) more clearly. This sometimes means selecting new moments to reflect on.
What are the pros and cons of reflecting on one's own experience versus observing someone else and then taking it through the ELC?
+ This experience is yours, and you are learning by doing and then reflecting. 'Involve me, and I will remember' works equally well for language learners and their teachers, I think.
? Sometimes, when a teacher is starting to apply the ELC, it is easier to practice objective description on the lesson that is not yours; to detach, or divorce yourself from the feelings and emotions; to realize that the object of the reflection is not your personality but the lesson taught
What are the pros and cons of taking the same moment and looking at it through several lenses, for example, student interaction, use of materials, aim of this lesson stage, student engagement, level of challenge, etc.?
+ Using 'more with less' idea is helpful to deepen the reflective process and can be surprisingly rich and informative. Works especially well if the lesson was observed by peers, for example, and they can contribute.
? The other moments of a lesson are left without attention.
What are the pros and cons of reflecting on positive, or successful moments of a lesson taught?
+ Learning by doing can sometimes mean 'fixing' mistakes and improving what needs improvement. Doing something well might be taken for granted and … forgotten. Something we often talk about with teachers on a course is making sure that the fantastic ideas are nurtured, and repeated, and developed further. This makes us teachers unique,boosts our confidence, helps to like the job we are doing (which might be a challenge on some days!)
? As with any other extreme, focusing only on what works well can make us 'blind' to what does not work so well.
What are the pros and cons of reflecting on shared experience as opposed to completely new context? To make this question a little more clear: do we always need a group of people who know our context, the group of students we are working with, their language levels, background, etc. to be able to benefit from the reflection process?
+ Even observers who watched the lesson taught didn't experience it in the same way as the teacher, so it is still an exchange of different points of view. Being present in the room (or watching a recording, which is somewhat different) also means connecting several moments of this lesson (sometimes what happened at the beginning of a class could impact a student later) and seeing a perspective.
? Having others to observe you means that selecting a moment to reflect might be influenced by the peer pressure (even if you trust the people who observe the lesson)
What are the pros and cons of reflecting on an experience that the others have not been a part of? As you see in our RP Descriptive Challenge the writers often gave a little bit more information about the subject of description, or if not, the readers asked questions to actually imagine what was happening.
+ Adds extra weight on the description part of the cycle and makes this experience more distant, and more objective. It is even more interesting to reflect with someone who is not working in ELT, for example, and whose questions and insights might be amazingly helpful.
? One challenge would be how to explain what your context is, who the students are, what the lesson objective is, etc. This perhaps makes the description a little more subjective than it already is.
What are the pros and cons of asking questions about reflecting?
This part is over to you! (as well as more comments and thoughts about the pros and cons above)
Looking forward to tossing those coins together!


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...don't play in the BBT5 (see link on the right). The buy-ins are cheap, the prizes are great, and the upcoming TOC is giving away over $50,000 in prizes, including three WSOP Main-event buy-ins with hotel included.
I can't stress enough how much you should not play in any of the qualifying events... The Mookie on Wednesdays... The Poker from the Rail on Mondays... even though most of the players have donkey names, they actually know a little something about the game.
Again, whatever you do... don't play in the BBT5.
p.s. This is a self-serving post in order to limit the amount of players in these events so I actually have a chance to win. I mean... one win for a $11 buy-in and you could win a $12,000 package. Going once... going twice... sold!
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TRIZ is a problem-solving method based on logic and data, not intuition, which accelerates, broadens, and deepens a project team's ability to creatively solve difficult, pertinent problems. TRIZ provides repeatability, predictability, and reliability due to its structure and algorithmic approach. "TRIZ" is the (Russian) acronym for the "Theory of Inventive Problem Solving." G.S. Altshuller and his colleagues in the former U.S.S.R. developed the basic method between 1946 and 1985, and it has been greatly enhanced by international researchers from 1985 to now. TRIZ is a system of creativity methods that relies on the study of the patterns of problems and solutions—if your end user customer has the problem, we call the solution process "new product/service development" and if you the solution provider have the problem, we call it "process improvement." The same TRIZ process works in both domains. More than three million patents and publications have been analyzed to discover the patterns that predict breakthrough solutions to problems.
TRIZ is spreading into corporate use across several parallel paths — it is increasingly common as a key tool set in Six Sigma processes, in project management and risk management systems, and in organizational innovation initiatives.
Three major concepts have emerged from the research and practice of TRIZ:
Much of the practice of TRIZ consists of learning these repeating patterns of problems-solutions, patterns of technical evolution and methods of using scientific effects and then applying the general TRIZ patterns to the specific situation that confronts the developer. Exhibit 1 describes this process graphically.
Traditional product engineering was viewed as a process of compromise, such as finding "trade-offs" for the values of technical parameters and even finding supposed breakeven points for Cost vs. Quality. Today's product environment and the rigorous management control mandated by the various regulatory processes leave little room for this approach to product, process design and development. TRIZ offers structured methods to expose the contradictory situations which led to those compromises in the past. Further, once those contradictions have been identified, the general solution patterns already researched and documented with extensive examples are readily available to the developer. Innovation is then the effective application of existing solutions to the new requirements.
Contradictory situations abound in the development and provision of medical devices and the processes that support them:
Patients awaiting heart transplants could not be made truly ambulatory because the products providing their required support were too large, too heavy, consumed too much power, were too unreliable or demanded frequent adjustment or manipulation by skilled personnel. The challenge and the contradiction: make the support system small, light and portable without sacrificing reliability, durability or ease of operation.
Historically, dialysis patients could not be made ambulatory because of the volume of extracorporeal blood cleansing fluids required to achieve effective hemodialysis.
Continuous low volume delivery of many medications could not be achieved without invasive techniques that might affect the well being of the patient.
For diabetics, systems to improve the patient's stability by dynamically delivering insulin as it is required cannot be automated because of a lack of the ability to assess the effectiveness of the treatment fast enough. This might appear to be a contradiction but is a different class of TRIZ problem, the "how to" problem, which challenges us to find solutions already developed in other fields of science and technology.
Both medical devices and the infrastructures that produce, provide and support them are increasingly based on computerized systems. Medical device production processes have their own contradictions; desired levels of assurance and control of variation may be difficult to improve or even maintain when
These are all examples of contradictions, sometimes nested several layers deep, that can be addressed with the tools and techniques of TRIZ. The general solution principles which have been derived from the world patent databases are readily available. These principles and the example databases that expand them provide powerful starting points for the conceptualization and development of specific solutions for all of these examples and the many more problems in contemporary medical product and system design.
Ellen Domb Ph.D., is the founding editor of The TRIZ Journal and the principal TRIZ consultant for the PQR Group in Upland CA USA. TRIZ is Dr. Domb's 6th career: she has been a physics professor, an aerospace engineer, an engineering manager, a product line general manager, and a strategic planning/quality improvement consultant, with many clients in the medical device, medical/consumer products, and pharmaceutical industries. Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com
Joe A. Miller M.S., is a biomedical engineer and a TRIZ consultant and practitioner with the PQR Group. He has a diverse background in the design, development, production and management of medical devices and drug products. His career has included major responsibilities in managing large scale projects, implementing company-wide quality improvement systems, and the introduction and implementation of QFD and TRIZ. He is retired from Baxter International. Contact: firstname.lastname@example.com


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I'm currently just venting myself here, but the EDM scene here in sweden is horribly bland that I just want to pack my bags and head for calif where I'll be studying this fall asap.
For one: electro / dubstep is deemed to hardcore, and once you play a Pryda song, you will be bashed for playing a song nobody recognizes (and it's from the guy who made Pjanoo... derp!).
Second: The only songs you are allowed to play basically are Levels (MAYBE Rapture), Preassure and songs fron LMFAO and Rihanna.
Third: When talking to guests, I discovered that the majority are tired of hearing the same tracks in every single club in stockholm and actually wouldn't mind to hear some rougher tracks (most likely Tommy Trash songs but anyways...), does it mean that the club owners are having a "false picture" on how club music should be, that I haven't asked enough people and that they actually want...*sigh*...Rihanna songs. OR, can any swede or anybody who currently lives in sweden relate to this?


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Video cards, memory, and sound cards are the major differences between an ordinary desktop computer and a gaming computer. Many of the other components such as the keyboard, mouse, and hard drive can be used for both purposes. A solid gaming computer needs a dedicated video card, lots of memory and a great sound card. If you are on a budget, you can forgo the sound card but I highly recommend not skimping on the memory and video card. Along with the CPU, these three components heavily dictate the computer's performance.
Samsung 840 Series MZ-7TD250BW 250GB Solid State Drive
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Mattel's sales beat shows easing pain from Toys 'R' Us liquidation
[BENGALURU] Toymaker Mattel Inc showed signs of recovering from the aftermath of its top customer, Toys 'R' Us, going out of business as robust demand for Barbie and Hot Wheels toys lifted its first-quarter sales above Wall Street expectations.
Mattel, whose shares rose nearly 4 percent to US$14.49 in after-market trading, said it has adequate liquidity despite the impact of Toys 'R' Us. On an adjusted basis, Mattel's net sales, which excluded a US$29.5 million reversal in sales due to Toys 'R' Us liquidation, rose marginally to US$737.9 million in the quarter. That exceeded the average analyst estimate of US$694.38 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
Analysts have lowered their sales estimates by nearly 3 per cent since mid-March when the toy retailer decided to liquidate its stores.
"While the Toys 'R' Us liquidation created some challenges, setting this aside, Mattel is off to a good start with early momentum," outgoing chief executive officer Margaret Georgiadis said on a call with analysts.
Last week, Mattel named its board member and former Maker Studio executive Ynon Kreiz as CEO after Georgiadis stepped down from the top job after 14 months.
Shares of the toymaker, which houses popular brands such as Fisher-Price and Hot Wheels, have lost nearly half of its value over the last one year as sales have been under pressure. The company has been trying to revitalise the line of dolls, including by changing to skin tones and adding plus-sized and hijab-wearing models.
The plan seems to have paid off as worldwide gross sales of Mattel's iconic brand Barbie rose 24 per cent in the quarter. Sales of Hot Wheels brand jumped 15 per cent. "Since last fall, we have evaluated several Toys 'R' Us scenarios and have a proactive mitigation plan in place," chief financial officer Joseph Euteneuer said.
However, Mattel's turnaround would be slow as the company said it expects a drop in second-quarter revenue, largely due to the liquidation of the toy retailer. "This is not going to be easy... But I feel confident about where we sit and what we have to do to take it on," incoming CEO Kreiz said.
Mattel's net loss widened to US$311.3 million in the quarter ended March 31. Excluding items, such as sales reversal related to Toys 'R' Us and bad debts, it lost 60 US cents per share, missing the average analyst estimate of a loss of 39 US cents.


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Allthough Mozilla's Eddie Lee had successfully proven the concept in a beta back in October, the latest beta of Firefox 3.2 brings multitouch gestures to the MacBook line... even on previous generation MBPs!
Gadget Lab's Charlie Sorrel was impressed:
I gave it a try, and the gestures are even better than those in Apple's own browser, Safari...
On my old (multibody?) MacBook Pro, the gestures are all supported. The "pinch-to-zoom" differs from Safari's in that it will keep zooming as you move your fingers -- in Safari, each pinch motion only gives one level of zoom meaning you need to repeat the gesture to zoom more than one level.
The twist-to-switch-tabs gesture works a lot better than you'd think, including wrap-around so that once you get to the last tab, another clockwise tweak brings you to the first tab.
I'm distrustful of Firefox upgrades after being burned after every upgrade as yet another indispensable extension defuncts, otherwise I'd give it a go. Anyone in our readership taken it for a spin?
Firefox Adds Multitouch Gestures for Macs [Gadget Lab]


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Mushrooms can be cultivated in different ways and under different circumstances. However, the only thing that eventually counts is that the mushrooms are of good quality.
Delphy Mushrooms ("Dutch Mushroom School") organises Short Courses. During this Short Course (in English) all aspects of mushroom growing will be dealt with. Thanks to this unique chance to exchange experiences with participants from "all over the world", you will get more insight into solutions and ideas that you can possibly use in your own situation.
The objective of this course is to gather and/or extend your knowledge about mushroom growing and to expand the background information of a mushroom farm.
Target group of the course
The Short Course is meant for workers of a mushroom farm, (starting) self-employed persons and farm managers. Good working knowledge of the English language is required to make the most of this course.
Contents of the Short Course
Please refer to General Program GROWING 2019 for more details about the contents of the course.
Teaching method
The course combines theory and practice of mushroom growing. Many subjects will be practically explained. Furthermore, we will visit suppliers and mushroom farms.
The course fee for one week will be Euro 1.245 (Excl. VAT). Lunch, 1st day course opening dinner and transport related to the course is included.
There is a possibility for board and lodging in Venray, hotel Eurotel, www.hoteleurotel.nl/delphy or in De Witte Hoeve www.dewittehoeve.com. Information will be send after registration.
Further information
If you wish to receive more information about this or other courses organised by Delphy Mushrooms, please contact:
Delphy Mushrooms Training and Consultancy for mushroom growing
P.O. Box 6207
5960 AE Horst
The Netherlands
tel: +31 77 398 7500
fax: +31 77 398 4555
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Two thoughts, though. Firstly, unfortunately, they're still with us and unlikely to disappear any time soon. Secondly, I recently was involved in the recruitment of two roles and I was amazed at the effect the various letters (or lack of letters) had on me as I sat in the Employer seat.
No Letter = No Job
My most negative response was when the applicant did not even write a letter. I immediately felt insulted, as though they didn't care enough about the possibility of working for our company to jot down a few words. So, my first advice is to ALWAYS write a letter, even if one is not specifically requested in the job ad.
For once, Fat is better than Thin
My brother Peter's role has recently been made redundant so of course he approached me to help him write a strong and compelling letter.
If I were being polite, Peter's first effort was what I call thin. Because he's my brother I was much more frank and told him that it read like a stock standard response that he was using to apply for all roles, with a few minor modifications.
In no way did it make me think:
1. That he was passionately interested in the role
2. That he was a "star" candidate
The first issue, in my opinion, is the hardest part of the letter to write. How to sound as though you really connect with the role and the organisation, in a formal letter without sounding over the top or schmaltzy?
Write from the heart
My advice is to first write from the heart. Put down exactly what it is about the role that appeals to you, in ordinary everyday language. You can go back later and clean it up, using more formal language if necessary. That way, it should ring true.
In relation to the second issue, I generally find that it you are struggling to fit all of your content onto one page, it's a good sign that you have covered all key elements of the role. Here, again, it is important to avoid sterile, cold "corporate speak" language. Once you have painted a compelling picture of why you are the "star" applicant, ask a friend who's good with English to help you hone the content. Keep the length of the letter to one page.
Are you stretching?
Sometimes, I work with people who do not clearly meet some of the key criteria of the role. In this instance, we work to ensure that they paint a clear picture of how their transferable skills make them worthy of consideration. In this way, you have the best chance of persuading the employer and you show that you have self-awareness. If you don't do this, your application is almost certainly guaranteed to land in the "No" pile.
Other Tips
1. Attach the Letter as a separate document. If the employer receives loads of applications, they may use the presumed lack of a letter as a way of screening out applicants. So, make it is clear to the employer that you have written one.
2. Use the same font and font size as you have in your résumé.
3. Keep your letter to one page only, but don't "cheat" in relation to layout. You still need normal margins i.e. don't cram the page full of content so that the letter is unappealing.
4. Use the conventions of a letter e.g. use the full title, name and address of the person to whom you are addressing the letter (Note: it is no longer necessary to include your own name and address and it is also acceptable to use the email address of the recipient, if you are not provided with a "real" address).
5. Keep your paragraphs short. There is a rule of thumb that our attention spans are so short now that no-one will read a paragraph that is longer than two and two thirds lines long.
Clever Follow Up
Finally, follow up the letter with a call. Continue the sales process by sounding like someone they would like to work with – alert, intelligent and enthusiastic. (Don't ask about salary!)
Life is tough when you apply for an advertised position. It's an often quoted statistic that only five percent of people find their next role this way (versus 65% for Networking). So, it makes sense to start this highly competitive process with a compelling letter that makes the reader think:
"Wow, this one looks great! Can't wait to read the résumé to find out more…"
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Welcome to Fix-it Window & Door Repairs
We are specialists in double glazing repairs, door repairs and new double glazing and UPVC installations.
A family run business, based near Wimborne, Dorset, we will carry out window and door repairs and installations across Dorset and West Hampshire.
We pride ourselves on both the quality of our service and the materials we use, and are proud to be FENSA registered guaranteeing peace of mind for our customers. To see examples of our work visit our gallery page for photos of before and after shots of both windows and doors.
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There is a famous story about the movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn. A nervous young man had been ushered into his office to pitch an idea for a movie.
"You got a card son?" asked GoldwynThe nervous young man fumbled a card out of his breast pocket and slid it across the desk. Goldwyn didn't even look at it. He turned it over and pushed it back across the desk."Write your pitch on there."The young man looked, uncomprehending, at Goldwyn."Because if your idea for your movie doesn't fit on the back of a business card - you ain't got a movie."
If someone cuts you short, and really forces brevity upon you - your 45-minute presentation has to be delivered in 12 minutes, you meet your CEO in an elevator and she asks you what's the big issue in your department right now - will you have anything relevant or persuasive to say?
Check out the rest of Rowan Manahan's observations on the importance of elevator statements by clicking here.
I'd add that the products of major corporations can be summarized in one word:
Disneyland sells Fun.
Southwest Airlines sells Freedom.
Revlon sells Hope.
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Wonder who prints Sony's box covers? They must be busy, as the company chucks out yet another soft bundle with a Vita 2000, 4GB card and a voucher to download Football Manager Classic 2014 from Sports Interactive. As one of the few games with a chance of selling big numbers on the Vita it makes sense, but Sony have to actually market these things so folk outside the already-got-a-Vita community know about them.
It will be on the shelves on 11 April, price to be determined. I like the fact Sony tout it as the black Vita 2000, since there is no other option! Come on Sony, bring the pretty coloured models over here! This follows on from the PS4/Vita bundle seen on Amazon.


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Robots are great for performing tasks that are otherwise too dangerous for man (e.g. dead body extraction bot). BeetleCam is a cute little bot that takes all the danger out of wild life photography. Controlled remotely from a Range Rover about 50 yards away, BeetleCam ventures where no sane photographer dares to go (at the feet of a charging elephant, say).
"We thought that Elephants would be an easy subject for BeetleCam's first outing. We were wrong… we quickly learned that Elephants are wary of unfamiliar objects and due to their highly sensitive hearing, they are almost impossible to sneak up on! Over the course of the trip, we learnt that the best way to photograph an elephant was to position the camera well in front of it and then let the animal approach in its own time. With this technique we enjoyed great success and managed to get some incredible photos of these colossal creatures."
"After obtaining our first photographs of Elephants we were buoyed with optimism and decided to make our second subjects Lions. In hindsight this was a foolish idea; BeetleCam was promptly mauled, and carried off into the bush. A long recovery mission ensued and we were extremely lucky to retrieve an intact memory card from the mangled Canon 400D body. On downloading the images, we were delighted to find that BeetleCam had performed its duty admirably, and we got a great series of images from the encounter."
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Happy CNY and wish all of you a healthy and prosperous year ahead !
Time flies and now it is mid Feb. The wedding is just 8 months away. So much to be done and so much undone. The actual preparation will commence in April .
Some places we are looking at recently. Oppa's mother is already recce-ing some places. The family group chat now is now about the wedding , price list and i think it was kinda finalized.
An Italian place in Gwangalli with a cosy italian style ambience and good italian food.
Reception area.
Or at a hotel in Haeundae.
Mr Shin is going back to Korea in March to do the reservations and in April i will be heading there for photoshoots and to tailor my Hanbok.
Here's some reviews of the new make up products i bought from Taiwan. Most are Taiwanese or Japanese brand. I used Japanese make up products before i switched to Korean brands about 5 years ago. Shiseido , Kose and Hada Labo are some of the brands i used to use many many years ago. Reason for the switch to Korean brands was because i find Japanese products quite drying probably due to alcohol content. Also it is hard to find full range in SG. You can find the cleansers and toners of certain brands/range and then it stops there. No essences , emulsions , serums or moisturizers. Japanese make up and beauty products are also more expensive esp drugstore brands. Korean products are cheaper , natural and more moisturizing for my skin. There are good and nice Japanese beauty products around but just that they don't suit my skin type.
I enjoy shopping at Watsons when i was in Taipei. Alot of make up and skin care to try.
Here's a Taiwanese brand – HEME .
This eye shadow palette is really cheap. NT199 before 15% discount which is about SGD 7.50 .
Packaging says will use until there is a curve on the palette..don't know true or not lol. But good marketing.
I only used once and i kinda like it because it is light and natural.
After taking it out from the box.
The cover reminds of Kate Spade's bags with black and white dots.
Here is another Taiwanese brand – Solone
If i remember correctly , this blusher was only NT99 which is approx SGD 5 so i bought 2 colours – 1 light pink and 1 rose pink. You can find this brand in Sasa Wisma Atria.
To be honest when i saw the box packaging , i expected a nicer casing but abit disappointed when i opened it and it was a plastic tupperware like casing. At first i thought i bought a refill pack. Then i went down to check and it was not. But for $5 …can't ask for too much also. But i was surprised by the pigments because it was quite strong and durable. The colour stays on well on my bb / cc cream. This is worth the buy despite the cheapo casing.
Here's a lipbalm/tint from Heme. I remembering going down to shop at 2am in Watsons lol.
Price was NT199 which is approx SGD 7.50 with 15% discount. It comes in 4 colours – Nude , Peach , Red and Fuschia. I bought the red one. I won't say that it is really a tint because the colour is not very obvious. I used it as a lip balm because it is moisturizing. Though i bought red and expected the colour to be abit obvious on my lips but it was not as compared to trying it on the back of my palm. So i use this and on top of it i added another coat of my lipstick.
But it does have good moisturizing effect.
This lip tint looks like a jelly with a red star shaped tint in the middle that gives you the mild colour and the clear part is like a balm.
I will say these are quite affordable and worth the buy. You can give it a try. I see that certain Taiwanese brands are available at Sasa but of cos buying it in Taipei is cheaper. You can find them in Watsons in Taiwan.
It is CNY and i really ate alot these days. So i had Ultrashape treatment done at Aeon Medical and Aesthetics Clinic.
Time to destroy the fats !
Ultrashape V3 can destroy fat in stubborn trouble areas like the lower tummy, love handles and thighs. It is the only Ultrashape V3 in Singapore at the newly expanded wing of AEON Medical and Aesthetic Centre located at Pacific Plaza along Scotts Road (opposite Grand Hyatt Hotel ).
This is my 2nd treatment and you can read my first post HERE.
"Showing off" my cute lump of fats. A strap was used to gather all the fats around my waist and tummy area to the centre. Looks like muffin lor.
The aesthetician go through a round of radio frequency to tone up the tummy.
Markings were made digitally for accuracy in targeting the fatty areas.
Here's Dr Kim starting the Ultrashape ultrasound on my "muffin-like belly fats".
This treatment is non-invasive , no pain , no down time and no bruising. It actually destroyed the fats by breaking down the fats. Also i have to drink alot of water because the fats will be "washed out" also.
There are 2 types of treatment – Legacy ( toning and tightening ) and Ultrashape ( fats destroying ) . Don't be confused when you call to enquire and make an appointment. There is first trial promotion and you can call to enquire. Good time to burn the fats off your tummy after CNY.
And for those who asked , i had my lashes done at Lushlashh which is located conveniently at The Arcade @ Raffles Place (Tel:85685268 ). You can check their FB page HERE to know more and mention my name when you make an appointment. This time , i done something abit different. I cant remember the type of curls or length i did. But i showed the technician a picture and she followed what i wanted. You can ask her the types of lashes i did because she has my records 🙂
Hehe…side track abit..i like the ear muffs i wore to Taiwan. Finally i can wear it after i bought it 2 years ago from Korea. I like the burgundy + black mix tone.


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Last night we found ourselves deep in Soho via the incredible True Religion "House Party" to celebrate the opening of their new flagship "tech-enabled" store on Carnaby Street.
With a DJ line up to rival most clubs, free drinks and food, plus a myriad of hidden rooms and interactive installations, this was a SERIOUS event.
Mike Skinner of the Streets headlined, with support from Siobhan Bell and various others, and as the kids say these days – the party got mad lit!
Check out all our waaaaavey pics below, and be sure to roll through the new techy store at 9 Carnaby Street W1F 9PE 🙂


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Hi all,
I thought I'd share a quick tip with you all. Today I'm making bookmarks with the children at the school I work at. Normally I would use my Gypsy and Expression to cut some bookmarks out, but I thought they may take a little time, sizing and making sure I had enough white 12 x12 card. I had my Tim Holtz tag die and thought this would make a great bookmark.
Over here in the U.K we size our card / paper by calling it A1, A2, A3 and so on. The larger the number the smaller the piece of paper. I used A4 card (11 6/8 inches by 8 5/16 inches). I know I can get three tags out of one piece of card. But instead of cutting the card down so I cut one at a time. I folded it so I could cut three out at the same time. I scored the card at 3 1/2 inches, 7 inches and 10 1/2 inches. I then did a concentina fold. I then placed it on the die and cut through all three layers.
As it's a die designed to cut chipboard I thought it would be able to do this.
I hope this tip is useful to you. Sorry I haven't posted a project but I will be next time. I'm in the process of making something and I didn't get it finished in time for this post. I don't know where the time has gone.
Thanks Sheila for having me today.
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Trans-Siberian rail: Moscow-Ulaanbaatar-Beijing. 5 days, 6 nights of pure train, a short three day stop in Mongolia's capital, then another 24 hours to China. For many, this is a journey for the bucket list, something that has to be done at least once in your lifetime. Personally, I'd never really given it much thought. But once given the opportunity needless to say I was pretty psyched for it. Everyone I talked to was excited for me, it was hard not to fantasize about… well. I don't know. A glorious, crazy, laugh-a-minute train journey with constant out of this world scenery, to say the very least.
The reality of Trans-Siberian rail, however, is a little different. No amount of talking about it, seeing pictures from it, or reading Lonely Planet's guide to it can really prepare you for the experience. So here's five tips to contribute to a vague but inevitably incomplete feeling of preparedness for one of the world's most famous train journeys.
Take as Much Food as You Can Possibly Carry.
If you're as unfortunate as I was and you end up travelling 5 days from Moscow to Ulaanbaatar in one of the, erm, less pleasant trains, you'll
want need to avoid the restaurant food at all costs. I ate here three times. Each time I was left disappointed, a little queasy, and ultimately still hungry. The first few days on the other hand, my shopping did me well and I ate like a queen. Albeit a queen on a budget with an unhealthy love for pickles and fruit tea… but a queen nonetheless. This royal buffet soon ran out, and I was left eating noodles and crisps for three days. Boo. Stock. Up.
Take as Much Alcohol as You Can Possibly Handle. Then Times it By Two
Two hours into the first night on the train and the excitement has subdued, the novelty worn off, and you quickly realise that there is nothing to do on the train. Literally nothing. No source of entertainment apart from your sorry self, and if your lucky enough to have nice companions, then those as well. This calls for alcohol, and lots of it. Which leads us to tip number three…
Get Used to Boredom
You're on a train for 5 days straight. Think about all the trains you have ever been on. Do you get excited about the hour long train to work or school? No?! Of course you don't. You know why? Because it's a train. It's not built for fun, it's built for getting you from A to B. Trans-Siberian rail is no different – something in which often gets forgotten. If alcohol doesn't float your boat, bring books. An ipad. Some kind of music device. A crossword book would suffice, but for the love of God don't go with nothing. Even if you're with your best mate you'll get a good does of cabin fever, as pictured below. There's only so many hours you can watch the scenery.
Discard All Previous Levels of Hygiene. Personal and General…
Five days in the same place without showers or general cleaning facilities doesn't make for pristine living conditions. Embrace it. Bring a tonne of baby wipes and just accept this is how it's going to be. The shower at the end will be worth it, don't ruin it by awkwardly sticking your head under the tiny, sinks in the dirty little toilets. Just don't do it.
Prepare for Random and Slightly Dodgy Intrusion of Privacy
Well this one might not be true for all trains, but if you're stuck with the aforementioned dodgy train, then the comment stands. Every cabin in our part of the train was visited by the Mongolian equivalent of Rodney and Del Boy. Ceilings were unscrewed, seats were lifted up, storage space was intruded, and leather boots emerged. And 'Nike' hoodies. And other assortments of shady sundries.


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KENETREK Men's and Women's 13" NORTHERN Pac BootsThe Finest Pac Boots ever Made!!At The Montana Army Navy Store, these snug fitting, waterproof, comfortable and incredibly warm Kentrek Pac Boots are just the ticket for everyday winters. Whether you are trying to keep up with the big bull that is always just one ridge ahead of you, or you are splitting and stacking wood, these boots are the all day workhorses. Rubber bottom leather top pac boots have been standard wear in the north woods for over a century. They have always been warm and waterproof, but not very comfortable to walk in - until now! The Kenetrek Pac Boots provide the same warm and waterproof benefits in a redesigned boot that is made to walk in comfortably all day long, even in the mountains. Description:The cure for absolute fridged weather, the 13" NORTHERN boot gives you the snug fit and comfort of a walking boot with all day support and total warmth. Comfort rated to -20 degrees thanks to the quilted three layer removable liner with 400 gram Thinsulate Ultra Insulation and 3mm of wool felt. An addtional 600 grams of Thinsulate Ultra Insulation and 9mm of wool felt are sealed inside the rubber bottom for maximum warmth. K-Talon outsoles provide sure grip in icy conditions. The 13" NORTHERN is a true below zero boot that is still comfortable to walk in. Men's whole sizes (5-14) medium width.Half sizes round up to the next whole size, women order 1-1 1/2 sizes smaller. 6.3lbs. Made in Thailand. Special Features:Oil-Tanned Leather Uppers - will take hundreds of miles through punishing conditions and show little signs of wear. Historically proven and tested, our heavy duty 6 ounce leather naturally repels water and wraps you in total support that does not feel as bulky as a traditional pac boot.Removable 6mm Quilted Liners - Just as layered clothing keeps you warmer, we've quilted together three separate sections giving you an insulation system in your pac boot that keeps your foot dry and warm during high activity in extremely cold weather. Durable, wicking Isofix, 400 grams of Thinsulate Insulation, and 3mm of quality wool felt, allow moisture to wick from your feet while providing a thin but powerfully warm barrier with hiking boot agility.Firm Grip Logger Lacing System - Simply put, your foot will stay firmly in place as you tightly lace up your leg. The heavy duty brass and steel hardware can take all the extra pulling strength you need, while the "Power D-Ring" system provides leverage and quickens the time it takes to get in or out of your pac boots.Hand Laid Rubber Bottoms - To give you plywood like strength, we build our pac boot bottoms with 30 pieces of raw rubber and reinforcements, layered by hand, then vulcanized and fused into a waterproof piece many times stronger than a single piece of the same thickness. Steel shanks add the support needed to climb rocky terraces or make it through muddy bogs on your feet.Outsole Options - For upland hunting and farm or ranch use, we stand by the traditional Tractor Tread Outsoles that don't track the outdoors inside. Our durable, new K-Talon high traction outsoles with agressive toothy multi-directional traction, or the new Cowboy K-Talon designed specifically for use in the stirrups.
These are without a doubt the best boots in all the world. Comfortable, warm, durable, tough—you name it. I have worn them all day, with plenty of walking, and my feet felt like they hadn't worn anything. The sole is stiffer than most pacs, making hiking over rough ground more secure. Naturally the leather uppers need breaking in, but they break in quickly with a minimum of discomfort. (I wear work boots all the time, so my ankles may be more broken in than most.) I also own the Grizzly model (less insulated) and they are equally good. The only negative I could possibly imagine is if you're standing all day in sub-freezing temperatures, your toes will probably get cold. The size is perfect for normal socks. If you go a size up and wear thick heavyweight wool socks, that would help. But for everything else, they are better than perfect, and they have a classic look that gets compliments.
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Can you tell me a little about yourself?
(Make a concise pitch with 2-3 accomplishments that shows why you're right for the job.)
- How did you hear about the position?
(Name drop now if you have a contact or share what stood out to you from a job listing.)
- What do you know about the company?
(Demonstrate that you are aware of the company's mission and believe in it.)
- Why do you want this job?
(Share why the role and company are good fits for you.)
- What are your greatest strengths?
(Be accurate, relevant and specific. Give examples.)
- What are your weaknesses?
(Something that you're working to improve.)
- What is your greatest professional achievement?
(Give some background, describe a task and how you completed it.)
- Describe a challenge or a conflict you've faced at work, and how you dealt with it.
(Focus on how you handled the situation professionally and found a resolution.)
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
(Think realistically about where this position could take you.)
- Tell me about a time when you took on a leadership role.
(Pick a time when you managed a project or inspired a team. Include detail if you want to be memorable.)
- Why was there a gap in your employment?
(Be direct but talk about all the enriching activities you did during that time. Transition to how you're ready to contribute to the organization now.)
- Why did you change career paths?
(Give examples of how your experience in another field transfers.)
- How do you deal with stress?
(Talk about ways you keep stress from getting in the way of your goals.)
- What do you like to do outside of work?
(Keep it semi-professional.)
- Are you planning to have children?
(It is illegal for employers to ask this. Divert the topic politely back to your career path.)


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Annual Social and Presentation Evening
Calling All Members!
You and your family are invited to the Annual Social and Presentation Evening at Pyne's at The Bedford Hotel, Sidmouth, on Friday 16th March, 7pm for 7.30pm.
Menu Selection
Roast Leg of Lamb, Roast Potatoes, Red Wine Jus
Fillet of Atlantic Cod, Chive Mash, Prawn Veloute
Roasted Vegetable Risotto, Wild Rocket Pesto & Grated Parmesan
Bakewell Tart, Vanilla Ice-Cream
Fruit Salad, Vanilla Ice-Cream
Tea/Coffee, Mint
£20 per person
Please download and complete the menu form below and return, along with a cheque made payable to the Bedford Hotel or cash – by Thursday 8th March 2018
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Alondra Cribs Collection 075
A vast array of textile accessories manufactured with high-quality fabrics, especially designed to help you take care of your little one. Our wide range of colours caters to all tastes.
BASIC STRUCTURE: Solid pine wood.
WHEELS: Four with brake locks. Rubber tyred plastic wheels.
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Boss each other around in bed. You don't have to break out the whips and chains to enjoy a little power play in the bedroom. Simply being bossy or being bossed around can be as sexy as wrist restraints — and there's no chafing! Instead of breaking out the velcro cuffs, flip a coin to decide who has to lie still and hold onto the headboard. And then next time, switch places. Forcing a certain power structure gives you a break from all of the negotiating and stepping around boundaries that is so common in long-term relationships. Those things are great for a steady partnership, but in bed they can get a little dull.
Have sex away from the home. You don't always have to experiment with a new activity to shake things up — simply taking an old favorite on the road can make it feel brand new. But don't feel like you have to splurge on a week's vacation at a five-star hotel — the point is not to do it in luxury, but to relocate to a place where long-term couples don't tend to do it. Pitch a tent in your backyard or, if you live in a four-story walk-up, create a living room fort. Do it in the tiny guest bathroom at a crowded party (just make sure there's not a long line before attempting that one). Find a friend in need of a house-sitter (just stay off their sheets). Do it in a cab, do it in your car, do it in the shower…with most of these places, it's physically impossible to do it the same old way you would in bed. But if you're particularly attached to your own four-poster, then just do it there on your lunch break.
Try a "69" with the woman on top, at least once. Some people find that mutual oral sex takes too much coordination and concentration, so they give it up for good. But 69 is a great way to extend the pre-intercourse play naturally — and if one of you tends to get revved up faster than the other, then the other partner can tease and take little breaks so that you keep pace with each other. Having the woman on top lets her set the pace — because she's usually the partner who needs more time. If your bodies just don't fit together this way — or if you simply want to try something else new — then lie on your sides with your heads at opposite ends and exchange mutual stimulation with your hands instead.
Tell yourself or your partner a story during sex. Is there something you always thought you might like, but aren't quite brave enough to try yet? Is there something that's sexy in your mind's eye though you'd never want to actually participate in it? Create the scenario in your head — or for your partner — during sex. And don't worry, there's zero evidence suggesting that if you think it or say it out loud, you're actually going to do it! Fantasies are no-holds-barred (Which means, by the way, that it's not cheating on your partner to occasionally think of someone else while you do it). So pick your favorite fantasy and next time you're having sex, let your mind — or your mouth — wander there. By the way, if you're feeling shy about sharing, consider this: saying a fantasy out loud makes it feel extra taboo and therefore hotter — and your partner may even be able to add a few sexy plot twists. Plus, once you've made it a joint fantasy, you can shop for accessories! Ever noticed how randy everyone gets at Halloween parties? It's all about the wigs. In fact, a shared fantasy is one of the best ways to incorporate outfits into your sex life — it gives you a good reason to be dressed like that, and makes you feel less silly.
Include a quality sex toy in your budget. Next time you're about to treat yourself to dinner and a movie, ask yourself if you could make do with a home-cooked meal and a Netflix for the sake of your sex life. A night on the town can easily cost more than a decent sex toy. And we're not talking about silk teddies. We mean, something that buzzes or constrains or spanks — something to help you discover a new sensation in bed. Oh, and while you're out shopping, upgrade your condoms: Base your purchases on pleasure as well as function, since they're not all created equal. Consider size, thinness, material, and shape to get the best fit for your partner and you.


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For the first time, Eidos Montreal publicly demonstrated the gameplay of its highly anticipated title, Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Community Manager Kyle Stallock, Game Director Jean-Francois Ducas, and Art Director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête took to the stage to demonstrate the first mission of the game that occurs after protagonist Adam Jensen, undergoes the augmentation process.
One of the overarching conflicts of the game pits those who want to preserve the human body from such implants against those who have no such objections. The scenario presented to the audience had the terrorist group, 'Purity First' seize one of Sarif Industries' warehouses, and in the process, take several hostages.
Consequently, Jensen's boss at Sarif orders him to secure a military prototype at the compromised facility since the company wants to keep the project a secret. While doing so, Jensen has the option to save the hostages.
Eidos Montreal has repeatedly emphasized that the heart of DX: HR is "multi-paths, [&] multi-solutions." Specifically, Jensen can make use of the "four pillars" of the game to overcome the obstacles before him: stealth, hacking, combat, and social interaction. During the demo, Eidos Montreal first showed how Jensen could operate in a stealthy and non-lethal manner. Using a tranquilizer gun and the ability to completely camouflage himself, Jensen stayed hidden until the opportunity to slip behind the "purists" presented itself, and then could silently choke his victims into unconsciousness.
In order to prevent the other guards from being alerted, Jensen then hid the victims from view. Jacques-Belletête explained that the felled guards would stay unconscious for the course of the mission unless they were found by the other guards. Using the stealth augmentation did not silence Jensen's footsteps, so running across a room while visually hidden is not advisable. To prove the point, Eidos Montreal had Jensen run while hidden, and a guard quickly ran to the location of the noise to investigate.
Another augmentation that appeared extremely useful was X-Ray vision, which allowed Jensen to see enemies through walls and around corners. By using this tech, the walls become transparent and individuals lit up like a Christmas tree. Using this tool, Jensen could easily determine his plan of attack.
Hacking is also a big part of DX: HR, and an extremely basic version of the hacking mini-game was demonstrated. Jensen was shown navigating through several nodes in order to find protected information to both unlock a door and to take control of a mechanized sentry gun. To succeed, players need to finish their attempt before the server detects their presence. Jacques-Belletête noted that as the hacking puzzles increased in difficulty over the course of the game, players would be able to use augmentations, software, or viruses to make the puzzles less challenging.
After demonstrating the non-lethal approach, Eidos Montreal showed off the "shoot first and ask questions later" strategy on the same mission. Using a cover system similar to that of Gears of War, the camera zoomed out to third-person to show Jensen's position in relation to his surroundings while he hid along the wall. He was then shown throwing a couple of flashbang grenades into the room to disorient his targets and then eliminating them with a combat rifle. Visually, it was very rewarding and appeared very precise, but without controlling the targeting ourselves, it's hard to say how well it works.
Because the augmentations in the game are very powerful, each use drains Jensen's energy level in order to prevent the game from becoming too easy. His energy levels can be replaced by locating and consuming cybernetic bars.
Some other items that Eidos Montreal touched upon:
- Players will not be able to customize Jensen's appearance. The team wanted to make an iconic character and he therefore needed a unique look.
- Progression of the main quest will occur in a linear fashion in that gamers will be told where to go and what to do.
- Side quests will not be disconnected from the main story. Players won't be required to randomly fetch items or "kill a rat."
- Adam Jensen has the ability to regenerate, but unlike say Wolverine of X-Men fame, he does so slowly.
- The PC version of the title will have unique "components" and will utlilize Direct X 11. However, modding tools will be not be released.
- There will be three levels of difficulty.
- The body-part damage system that was utilized in the original Deus Ex has been abandoned because it required more micromanagement than desired by the development team. Eidos Montreal would rather have players focusing on how to resolve the objectives using the "four pillars" paradigm.
- DX: HR will not have a sword similar to that found in the original game.
In response to a question as to whether players would learn of a connection between J.C. Denton, the protagonist of the original Deus Ex, and Adam Jensen, the development team burst out in laughter in a rather guilty way. They then stated they could not comment.
Based on the amount of respect Eidos Montreal has shown Deus Ex, don't be surprised if such a link shows up in DX: HR.
Deus Ex: Human Revolution releases for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on August 23, 2011.


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The official name of the widgetry that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer recently called "Windows Clouds" is going to be "Windows Azure," described by chief architect Ray Ozzie as a virtualized "scale-out" service that runs on machines in Microsoft's data centers. A technology preview of the stuff will be released this week at Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Amazon CTO Dr. Werner Vogels will deliver the opening keynote at SYS-CON's Cloud Computing Conference & Expo (www.cloudcomputingexpo.com), which will take place November 19-21, at the Fairmont Hotel at the heart of Silicon Valley, in San Jose, California. The first International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo will be colocated with the 4th International Virtualization Conference & Expo (www.virtualizationconference.com)..
Building the right infrastructure that can scale up or down at a moment's notice can be a complicated and expensive task, but it's essential in today's business landscape. This applies to an enterprise trying to cut-costs, a young business unexpectedly saturated with customer demand, or a start-up looking to launch.
There are many challenges when building a reliable, flexible architecture that can manage unpredictable behaviors of today's internet business. This presentation will review some of the lessons learned from building one of the world's largest distributed systems; Amazon.com. The focus will be on state management which is one of the dominating factors in the scalability, reliability, performance and cost-effectiveness of the overall system.
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Game 29 – Summit League Championship Quarterfinal
No. 5 Oral Roberts (16-12, 7-7 SL) vs. No. 4 Denver (16-13, 7-7 SL)
Date/Time: Sunday, March 4, 2018 / 12 p.m.
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Radio: ORU Radio Network
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Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Denny Sanford Premier Center)
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TULSA, Okla. – The Oral Roberts women's basketball team will compete in the 2018 Summit League Women's Basketball Championship as the No. 5 seed and will play No. 4 seed Denver Sunday, March 4 at 12 p.m. inside the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The game will be streamed online via Watch ESPN/ESPN3 and aired on Cox Cable channel 1334, YurView. Fans may also view the live stats, see link below, or follow the Golden Eagles on Twitter, @ORUWBB.
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About the Opponent
- Denver finished the regular season 7-7 in Summit League play tied for fourth.
- The Pioneers defeated the Golden Eagles in their last meeting, 70-54, February 15 in Denver, Colorado.
Quick Hits
- ORU will face Denver for its 29th game of the season and its first contest in postseason play.
- This will be the ninth overall meeting between the Golden Eagles and the Pioneers. It will be the first time the two teams will meet in the Summit League Tournament.
- Junior forward, Maria Martianez finished the regular season third in the Summit League in rebounds per game with 7.5. She was named to the All-Summit League Second Team for her efforts during the regular season.
- Senior Faith Ihim scored her 1,000th career point against Arkansas and became the 20th player to score at least 1,000 points during her career. Ihim also has more than 500 rebounds, which makes her the 10th player in ORU women's basketball history to have more than 1,000 points and at least 500 rebounds. She is currently second in the Summit League with 8.1 rebounds per game and third in overall field-goal percentage at 56.7 percent. Ihim was awarded her third career Summit League Player of the Week on February 26. She was named one of 30 finalists for the Senior CLASS award. Ihim was named to the All-Summit League First Team.
- Maya Mayberry is currently averaging 11.4 points per game and is second in the Summit League in overall three-point percentage at 46.4 percent. Mayberry was named to the Summit League All-Newcomer Team.
- ORU finished tied for fourth with Denver to the end Summit League regular season.
- Head Coach Misti Cussen is in her sixth season at the helm for the Golden Eagles and holds a 90-92 overall head coaching record.
- If the Golden Eagles win, they will face the winner of Saturday's No. 1 South Dakota vs. No. 8 Fort Wayne quarterfinal matchup Monday, March 5 at 12 p.m in the Summit League Championship semifinal round at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
For the latest information on ORU women's basketball, follow @ORUWBB on Twitter or go to www.ORUAthletics.com. Fans can also receive updates on the team by downloading the Golden Eagles Front Row App at ORUAthletics.com/frontrow or in the App Store.


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His ancestors, members of an ascetic offshoot of Russian Orthodoxy known as Old Believers, fled this region in the 1920s after the Communist Party violently suppressed religion. They settled in cloistered villages in
Now, with Russia itself beckoning and sturdier than before, that time has come.
The government is trying to head off the country's severe population decline by luring back Russians who live abroad as well as their descendants. Mr. Reutov and several dozen other members of his religious community from
But the government is not limiting itself to Russia's neighbors, sending emissaries around the world to sell the program. One even went to
Mr. Reutov, 36, was not at the meeting in Brazil because he was already here, having decided to enroll in the program and move with his wife and five children from Uruguay. Others from two villages there are to follow soon, he said.
Their story is one of the last unfinished chapters of the Russian Revolution, and it speaks to the changes in Russia in the post-Soviet era. Even with the global financial crisis, Russia is more stable and prosperous than at any other time in its history, and Mr. Reutov said that only now was his community confident enough in the country's future.
And so they are ready to uproot themselves and begin anew, back where it all began — in this windswept coastal area in Russia's Far East.
"We have always felt like we belonged to Russia," Mr. Reutov said. "We are Russian, and we need to be here."
Yet their return also points to Russia's disquieting population drop. The
So far, only 10,300 people have moved back under the government repatriation program, which has faced criticism that it is overly bureaucratic and unpersuasive. But Russia's Foreign Ministry said the program needed time to generate interest, and officials said they hoped that many more would soon take advantage of relocation and employment assistance, which can amount to several thousand dollars a person.
It is unclear how the financial crisis will affect the program's appeal. While Russia has been hit hard, many of its neighbors are faring even worse, so people might choose to try their luck here. On the other hand, some might be deterred because they cannot find jobs in Russia, particularly in its hard-hit Far East.
Vladimir G. Pozdorovkin, a Foreign Ministry official who oversees the program, has visited several countries in the past year to promote it, including
"Their desire to return to the historic homeland is there," Mr. Pozdorovkin said. "Their fathers and grandfathers always told them that they had to return to Russia. But to what Russia, what conditions are there — they want to find that out beforehand."
After several weeks roaming the Vladivostok region, Mr. Reutov said he was convinced. He and his brother-in-law, Aleksei Kilin, 26, have been looking for a relatively isolated area where they can set up a farm.
They located distant relatives and went to the villages of their forebears, who escaped in the 1920s to Harbin, a major city in
Mr. Reutov said he was pleased with the help that he had received from regional officials, who seem equally pleased that he is returning. Russia's vast and sparsely inhabited Far East has fallen in population to six million, from eight million in 1991. Tens of millions of Chinese are just over the border, but Russia does not want to allow them in.
The program is not open to just any descendants of Russians. In general, applicants must speak Russian and be comfortable with the country's society and culture.
Mr. Reutov and Mr. Kilin were thus ideal. Russian is their first language — Mr. Kilin said he barely spoke Spanish — and they easily blended in here. Only their beards and homemade white dress shirts, both characteristic of Old Believers, attracted attention.
Still, not all Old Believer communities are as enthusiastic. The Rev. Nikolai Yakunin, a priest who leads one in Nikolaevsk, Alaska, said he was often asked whether he yearned to live in Russia.
"We are not moving back," he said. "They are still Communists there, even if they call themselves democrats." Yet, Father Yakunin conceded he was worried that young people in his community were quickly assimilating, failing to learn Russian and losing cultural ties.
Mr. Reutov had lived in the
"It is really hard to keep up the traditions," Mr. Reutov said. "The young people in the communities in the United States don't speak Russian at all. And for us, that is not acceptable."
He said some people in their villages in Uruguay and Brazil considered returning to Russia in the 1980s and 1990s but concluded that the country was too volatile. Now, he and his brother-in-law are reporting more positive impressions to family and friends in South America.
"They are all now calling me and asking me how it is," he said. "They are saying, 'If you can find a place for us, we are ready to move.' "Continue reading the main story


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Off to Farmers Market!
Kale and kelp are not the same thing
Weekend, where are you?
Made the Redbook redo of the chocolate raspberry cheesecake tonight… results tomorrow…
Hello weekend!!!
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The Ringbearer font is a replication of the font used in the logo of Peter Jackson's "The Lord Of The Rings" trilogy. I tried to find the original font used in the logo for about half a year, however, without success. So I just tried to re-create it, using different logo types from international sites of LotR.
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ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders Selects Angel MedFlight As Its Preferred Air Ambulance Provider
Apr 19, 2016, 08:00 ET
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health names Angel MedFlight Worldwide Air Ambulance its preferred air medical transport provider. ACUTE is the only specialized medical stabilization program in the U.S. equipped to manage the life-threatening medical complications of severe eating disorders. Due to the fragile and severe nature of their illness, many patients require urgent hospital-to-hospital air ambulance transfers to receive the life-saving care that only ACUTE offers. Angel MedFlight provides the critical care capability to quickly and safely transport these high-risk patients using its fleet of medically configured jets. Angel MedFlight has partnered with ACUTE to establish specific care guidelines, ensuring continuity of care throughout the patient transfer and hospitalization.
"ACUTE is thrilled to partner with Angel Med Flight for the safe transportation of our patients," said Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, the medical director at ACUTE. "Through our collaboration on specialized training and transfer protocols, Angel MedFlight's team is well equipped to handle the unique medical and emotional needs of our delicate patient population. Sometimes, life or death depends on how quickly patients can get to ACUTE, and we trust Angel MedFlight to transport them here safely."
Founded in 2008 by Dr. Phillip Mehler, the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders is the first medical inpatient eating disorder treatment program in the nation. Located at Denver Health, ACUTE patients benefit from the resources of a major medical hospital while receiving care from a team of healthcare professionals who specialize in providing eating disorder treatment and conducting revolutionary research. ACUTE patients are typically below 70 percent of their ideal body weight and suffer from serious medical complications as a result of their eating disorder. ACUTE's evidence-based program provides patients customized care through highly individualized treatment plans.
"We are honored to partner with ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders to help patients receive specialized care at an outstanding facility unlike any other in the country," Jason Siegert, President and Chief Operating Officer for Angel MedFlight said. "With our combined expertise, Angel MedFlight and ACUTE can ensure that patients across the U.S. safely transfer to Denver for the life-saving treatment that they desperately need."
ACUTE is led by the country's first internal medicine physicians to earn the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) designation. This dedicated focus has led to positive patient outcomes and short inpatient stays, with the average length of hospitalization between 14 and 21 days.
About ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders
Philip S. Mehler, MD, FACP, FAED, CEDS, founded the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders in 2008 as the first and only medical stabilization program in the country for patients with severe eating disorders. Located in a dedicated medical unit at Denver Health, ACUTE has unique access to the benefits of a major medical institution, including on-site sub-specialty referrals, intensive care unit services, surgical teams and more.
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BALTIMORE, Md. – America East Rookie of the Week Taylor Hall (Cosby, Va./Cosby) went 2-for-3 with a double, but was the only Retriever to reach base as Georgetown defeated the UMBC softball team, 8-0, Tuesday afternoon at the UMBC Softball Stadium.
Hoya right-hander Megan Hyson (5-4) was in control throughout the game, pitching a complete game, two-hitter while striking out 13 batters to earn the win for Georgetown.
Junior Heather Brown (Pasadena, Md./Northeast) took the loss for UMBC after giving up six runs, four of them earned, on five hits over three plus innings of work.
The visitors jumped on Brown right out of the gate with a run in the top of the first to stake to an early 1-0 lead. UMBC looked to level the game in the bottom of the inning, but Hall was stranded on second after her two-out double. The Hoyas added two runs the very next inning to build a three-run cushion.
In the bottom of the third, Georgetown looked poised to break the game open as the visitors loaded the bases with no one out. Brown got three straight fielder's choice outs however, to get out of the inning unscathed.
The Hoyas put the game out of reach in the fourth inning though, knocking Brown out of the game with three runs on only two hits, building the lead to 6-0. They added a run each in the fifth and seventh innings to provide the final eight-run margin.
UMBC now hits the road to continue its America East schedule with a road trip to New York to take on Binghamton. The Retrievers and Bearcats will play two games on Friday beginning at 1 p.m. followed by a single contest on Saturday set to start at 12 p.m.