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Log In and Add $203.92 +1.62 (+0.80 %) (As of 12/13/2019 06:07 AM ET) Add Compare Today's Range$201.24Now: $203.92▼$204.4350-Day Range$183.07MA: $194.31▼$203.9952-Week Range$132.63Now: $203.92▼$204.43Volume1.93 million shsAverage Volume1.47 million shsMarket Capitalization$129.63 billionP/E Ratio27.71Dividend Yield1.58%Beta1.04 ProfileAnalyst RatingsAdvanced ChartDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsSocial Media Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on RedditShare on StocktwitsPrint this articleShare by Email Accenture plc provides consulting, technology, and outsourcing services in Ireland and internationally. Its Communications, Media & Technology segment provides professional services that help clients accelerate and deliver digital transformation, develop industry-specific solutions, and enhance efficiencies and business results for communications, media, high tech, software, and platform companies. Read More… Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange NYSE Industry Business services, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryIT Consulting & Other Services SectorBusiness Services Current SymbolNYSE:ACN Previous Symbol CUSIPG1151C10 CIK1467373 Webhttp://www.accenture.com/ Phone353-1646-2000Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio1.40 Quick Ratio1.40Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E Ratio27.71 Forward P/E Ratio26.21 P/E Growth2.52 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$43.22 billion Price / Sales3.00 Cash Flow$8.98 per share Price / Cash Flow22.70 Book Value$23.30 per share Price / Book8.75Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.36 Net Income$4.78 billion Net Margins11.06% Return on Equity34.30% Return on Assets17.07%Miscellaneous Employees492,000 Outstanding Shares635,670,000Market Cap$129.63 billion Next Earnings Date12/19/2019 (Confirmed) OptionableOptionable Receive ACN News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for ACN and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. ACN Rates by TradingView Accenture (NYSE:ACN) Frequently Asked Questions What is Accenture's stock symbol? Accenture trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ACN." How often does Accenture pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Accenture? Accenture announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, September 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 17th will be given a dividend of $0.80 per share on Friday, November 15th. This represents a $3.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.57%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 16th. View Accenture's Dividend History. How were Accenture's earnings last quarter? Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September, 26th. The information technology services provider reported $1.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.71 by $0.03. The information technology services provider had revenue of $11.06 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.07 billion. Accenture had a net margin of 11.06% and a return on equity of 34.30%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 5.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.58 earnings per share. View Accenture's Earnings History. When is Accenture's next earnings date? Accenture is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, December 19th 2019. View Earnings Estimates for Accenture. How can I listen to Accenture's earnings call? Accenture will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, December 19th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available. What guidance has Accenture issued on next quarter's earnings? Accenture updated its FY20 earnings guidance on Thursday, September, 26th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $7.62-7.84 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $7.96. The company issued revenue guidance of +5-8% to $45.4-46.7 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $46.12 billion. What price target have analysts set for ACN? 20 brokerages have issued 12 month target prices for Accenture's stock. Their forecasts range from $180.00 to $228.00. On average, they anticipate Accenture's stock price to reach $203.21 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.3%. View Analyst Price Targets for Accenture. What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Accenture? 20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Accenture in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Accenture. What are Wall Street analysts saying about Accenture stock? Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Accenture stock: 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Accenture has been steadily gaining traction in its outsourcing and consulting businesses. The company has been strategically enhancing its cloud and digital marketing suite through acquisitions and partnerships, thereby affecting its share price, which has outperformed its industry in the past year.. The company's strong operating cash flow has helped it reward its shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases, and pursue opportunities in areas that show true potential. Accenture is currently a global leader in the Salesforce implementation service space. However, Accenture continues to face pricing pressure due to significant competition from strong companies like Genpact, Cognizant and Infosys. Global presence exposes Accenture to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Buyout-related integration risks is a concern." (9/9/2019) 2. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, ": We maintain our Overweight rating on Accenture and our PT of $193. The company, in our view, is positioned to continue to post solid growth in Digital services, an important contributor to aggregate growth. The "New" includes Digital plus Cloud and Security and has been growing by close to 30% annually to over half of revenues. The prior period (4QFY18) saw double-digit constant currency (cc) growth for the fourth quarter in a row, with strength in the Tech vertical and across all verticals. Investor focus for the quarter will be on FY19 guidance updates and recent acquisitions." (12/13/2018) Has Accenture been receiving favorable news coverage? News headlines about ACN stock have trended positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies negative and positive media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Accenture earned a media sentiment score of 2.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the information technology services provider a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days. View News Stories for Accenture. Are investors shorting Accenture? Accenture saw a increase in short interest during the month of October. As of October 31st, there was short interest totalling 7,780,000 shares, an increase of 12.9% from the September 30th total of 6,890,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,900,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.1 days. Approximately 1.2% of the company's shares are short sold. View Accenture's Current Options Chain. Who are some of Accenture's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Accenture include IBM (IBM), Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH), Gartner (IT), Leidos (LDOS), EPAM Systems (EPAM), Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH), Amdocs (DOX), Caci International (CACI), Mantech International (MANT), Teradata (TDC), Virtusa (VRTU), Forrester Research (FORR), Unisys (UIS), The Hackett Group (HCKT) and Servicesource International (SREV). What other stocks do shareholders of Accenture own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Accenture investors own include CA (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Hawkins (HWKN), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Micron Technology (MU), Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (OZM) and Honeywell International (HON). Who are Accenture's key executives? Accenture's management team includes the folowing people: Mr. David P. Rowland, Interim CEO & Director (Age 58)Mr. Gianfranco Casati, Group Chief Exec. of Growth Markets (Age 60)Mr. Alexander M. van't Noordende, Group Chief Exec. of Products Operating Group (Age 56)Ms. Julie T. Spellman Sweet, Chief Exec. of North America (Age 52)Ms. Kathleen R. McClure, Chief Financial Officer (Age 53) Who are Accenture's major shareholders? Accenture's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (4.27%), State Street Corp (4.18%), WCM Investment Management LLC (1.00%), California Public Employees Retirement System (0.55%), Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC (0.34%) and Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.21%). Company insiders that own Accenture stock include Arun Sarin, Chad T Jerdee, Daniel T London, David Rowland, Ellyn Shook, Gianfranco Casati, Jean-Marc Ollagnier, Joel Unruch, Johan Deblaere, Julie Spellman Sweet, Paula A Price, Pierre Nanterme, Richard Lumb, Richard P Clark and 'T Noordende Alexander M Van. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Accenture. Which major investors are selling Accenture stock? ACN stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA, Findlay Park Partners LLP, Millennium Management LLC, Hexavest Inc., Man Group plc, Factory Mutual Insurance Co., Cornerstone Investment Partners LLC and AMF Pensionsforsakring AB. Company insiders that have sold Accenture company stock in the last year include Chad T Jerdee, Daniel T London, David Rowland, Ellyn Shook, Gianfranco Casati, Jean-Marc Ollagnier, Joel Unruch, Johan Deblaere, Julie Spellman Sweet, Paula A Price, Pierre Nanterme, Richard Lumb, Richard P Clark and 'T Noordende Alexander M Van. View Insider Buying and Selling for Accenture. Which major investors are buying Accenture stock? ACN stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., WCM Investment Management LLC, California Public Employees Retirement System, State Street Corp, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, Comgest Global Investors S.A.S., Assenagon Asset Management S.A. and Teacher Retirement System of Texas. View Insider Buying and Selling for Accenture. How do I buy shares of Accenture? Shares of ACN can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab. What is Accenture's stock price today? One share of ACN stock can currently be purchased for approximately $203.92. How big of a company is Accenture? Accenture has a market capitalization of $129.63 billion and generates $43.22 billion in revenue each year. The information technology services provider earns $4.78 billion in net income (profit) each year or $7.36 on an earnings per share basis. Accenture employs 492,000 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Accenture. What is Accenture's official website? The official website for Accenture is http://www.accenture.com/. How can I contact Accenture? Accenture's mailing address is 1 GRAND CANAL SQUARE GRAND CANAL HARBOUR, DUBLIN L2, D2. The information technology services provider can be reached via phone at 353-1646-2000 or via email at [email protected] MarketBeat Community Rating for Accenture (NYSE ACN)Community Ranking: 2.9 out of 5 ( )Outperform Votes: 942 (Vote Outperform)Underperform Votes: 687 (Vote Underperform)Total Votes: 1,629MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Accenture and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe ACN will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe ACN will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. This page was last updated on 12/13/2019 by MarketBeat.com StaffFeatured Article: Monthly Dividend Stocks Can Provide Solid Income


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A special memory I would like to share with you…
He was truly delightful and made me giggle a lot, but mostly I was awestruck by his performance, watching from the wings. His old mate Rudolf was there too and I met him, but I did not understand the significance of that until this whole event was a distant memory.
I sometimes tell people I grew up on the stage, but they can't picture what I mean until I share with them the odd memory such as this. It is possible to be both very open with people and deeply secretive. I am.
Obviously he inspired my blog photo. More importantly this memory represents something about me that I have never let anyone mess with. It is elusive, it is not "on-call" nor greatly on display, but it points to my very essence, to what has proved consistent throughout the years. It lives at the wellspring of my joy.
As a small child, I discovered one of the best ways to guard something intangible is to never let it descend into the realm of language, whether it be spoken, written or thoughts/mental dialogue. I can mention this now because, like a tree that has already grown, I have already taken form.
Everything about me that deviates from this natural course is merely a performance in some way related to survival. Do not judge your inconsistencies. After a couple of years of investigating "the shadow" and allowing it to come into the light, as it were, I can honestly say that it was/is chock full of really good stuff. After the initial shock and displeasure, I find it is the place where so many wonderful, unique and heartfelt aspects of me are born, live and die, only to be reborn again.
If, even for one minute, you've ever thought you have spare parts to who you are, things that could be improved about your basic nature, I beg to differ. You only have things that could be discovered and embraced about your basic nature. Everything else is just a performance.
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Midfielders lay platform
Monageer-Boolavogue 3-8 Réalt Na Mara 1-7
The midfield partnership of Cathal Walsh and Ian Hawkins fired Monageer-Boolavogue to victory over Réalt Na Mara in the opening round of the Greenstar Under-20 football championship Division 4A, as the towering pair accounted for an impressive 2-5 of their side's tally in this entertaining affair in Monageer on Saturday.
Both sides were evenly matched and there was very little separating them early on.
That was until Hawkins fired his second goal coming up to half-time, which gave his team the edge, as they managed to hold their lead throughout and eventually saw off a second-half rally from the Ballygarrett-based side.
James Fleming was in blistering form right from the off, as he fired the visitors in front with two great efforts in the opening minutes.
His good work was undone, however, as Hawkins judged a high delivery perfectly, sneaking inside the full-back line and firing home from close range.
The home side were unlucky not to have a second moments later as the resultant kick-out was intercepted and the ball found its way to James Stone whose goal-bound effort whizzed past the post.
Fleming levelled matters midway through the half after a well-worked move before Monageer-Boolavogue's midfield duo turned on the style.
Firstly, Cathal Walsh hit a hat-trick of points in the space of four minutes, before Hawkins rattled the net for a second time with a cracking effort which gave the home side a reasonably handsome half-time lead.
Réalt na Mara were right back in it shortly after the resumption when Tom Hobbs hit the net with a splendid finish.
It was still very much to play for at this stage and the game's chief marksmen, Walsh and Fleming, traded scores twice, leaving four between them going into the final five minutes.
But the home side finished the game strongest, with Robbie Donnelly and Páraic Wlash hitting points before Noel Rowsome finished the game off with a late goal from long range.
Monageer-Boolavogue: Lee McHale; Seán O'Leary, Shay Gahan, Darragh Walsh; Carl Rowsome, Michael Rossiter, Noel Rowsome (1-0); Ian Hawkins (2-0), Cathal Walsh (0-5, 3 frees); Micheál Gahan (0-1), Robbie Donnelly (0-1), Diarmuid Fenlon; Páraic Walsh (0-1), Colm McGannon, James Stone.
Réalt na Mara: Adam Fleming; Johnny Sinnott, Billy Dunne, Brian Lee; Conor Doyle, Gavin Morris, Ciarán Dunne; Brendan Corcoran, James Flynn; Tom Hobbs (1-0), James Fleming (0-6, 2 frees), Cillian Doyle; Seán Noone, Darragh O'Toole (0-1), Rory O'Connor. Sub. - Seán Neary for Noone.
Referee: Francis Neville (Shelmaliers).
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The Wilpena Pound Resort in South Australia's Ikara Flinders Ranges went from zero to 60% Aboriginal employment over the past five years, creating a substantial investment in the region that promotes job security, prosperity and opportunity. Watch the video now.
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The launch of a ground breaking partnership in June 2017 led by IBA with TFE Hotels and the Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC) at Adina Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront is set to increase Indigenous employment opportunities in the Northern Territory. The Darwin Hotel Partnership comprising of Cristilee Houghton of IBA, Giselle Collins Independent IBA Chairman and Ian […]
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One of the most striking features in Kacey and Richard Leach's NSW mid north coast home is a wall covered in photos of babies, toddlers and teenagers, school graduations, weddings, and other family milestones. With each new picture hook hammered into the wall, the couple experience a buzz of satisfaction, knowing it's their wall and their family home.
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Warialda Engineering and Welding Pty Ltd commenced trading in 1997, in the garage of its owner, Mick Davis. Mick set his sights on inventing a cost-effective agricultural implement that would not only deliver safer working practices but also save the user considerable time and energy. The result was the Davis Starlifter—a dual-purpose tool that has […]


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If you're like me, then you've probably spent countless hours flipping through Vogue, blissfully enchanted by the photos of all kinds of fashion that sing to you from behind the glossy page. Ah, yes, the photos. Why else do we buy the magazine?
When it came time for me to start organizing some photo shoots of my own (pinch me!) I learned very quickly the amount of blood-sweat-and-tears that goes into each and every photograph. I learned just how long it takes from start to finish to get that show-stopping shot. And most of all, I learned the tremendous amount of talent, hard work, and collaboration that makes a photo shoot truly special.
I am currently in the middle of the whirling, glittery hurricane that is photo shoots right now, so I thought I'd share a little of my own personal Photo Shoot 101 with you this week.
It all starts with the fabrics. Whether I'm choosing from the overwhelming-yet-thrilling selection of fabrics from Mood or New York Fashion Center or collaborating on a custom design with Benton Art and Design, I'm always cognizant of how the patterns and textures will translate in photos. Fabric shopping and collaboration is definitely one of my favorite parts of the process, and I like to invite my fabric designers to all of my shoots. It's fun for them to see the end product and I want them to be a part of the experience!
You know that scene in Cinderella when the Fairy Godmother shows up and magically spins her a dress in less than 30 seconds? Well, now you have an idea of who my garment makers are. I like to call them my Fairy Garment Makers. I don't know where I would be without my kickass team of garment makers. They know all the ins and outs of fabrics – how to cut them, lay them, cinch them, alter them. My sample garment guys are always pulling late hours and magical turnarounds for me – they've really become like family to me!
Then we have the models, who I usually find through Mazza Models in Austin. I try to select gals who are kind, intelligent, and down-to-earth who are easy and fun to work with. During fittings I like for them to get a good feel for and understanding of the clothes so that by the time we shoot, they're really comfortable in each piece.
For hair and makeup, I always use the amazing Kendra Stanton of Citizens of Beauty. She does great work and is a totally glam maven. Check out her instagram!
Your photographer is really going to make or break a good photo shoot, and luckily I get to work with the wonderfully gifted Todd White. Todd is a total boss – which is really what you want during a photo shoot – he really commands attention behind the camera and pairs his extensive knowledge with a unique flair and great communication. Todd always has the scoop on the best spots, and I totally trust him to put my pieces in the settings and lighting that really brings out the best in them.
For the final step, I rely on my web guru, Mariah Mercier, to bring my photo shoots to life online through my website and social media. She helps me sort through the best shots, organize and direct videos and sneak peeks, and lays everything out. She's great to work with and does a nice job designing my web stuff cleanly and simply so that nothing takes away from the fashion itself.
It's a lot of work. It's a lot of steps. It's a lot of sleepless nights and moving pieces and scheduling and rescheduling and pouring my heart into this crazy wild thing that is fashion. But hey – there's always coffee to get me through, and I drink a lot of coffee with all the amazing people that I collaborate with along the way to make this magic happen.
On that note, I think I'll have another cup.


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Sears, Kmart merger could take IT to next level
Analysts believe the Sears and Kmart merger could be a killer combination from an IT standpoint. But one veteran of mergers and acquisitions says both companies need to get IT to the M&A table ASAP.
The proposed marriage of Kmart and Sears could give both of these corporate centenarians an exciting fresh start, analysts said. And according to one IT executive who has "been there and done that" with mergers and acquisitions, the two companies would be smart to bring IT to the table as early as possible.
In the $11 billion merger announced last week, Kmart Holding Corp. will acquire Sears, Roebuck and Co., creating Sears Holdings Corp. Rarely has a retail merger been of this scope -- the new firm would be the nation's third largest retailer (behind Wal-Mart and Home Depot) with $55 billion in annual revenues and nearly 3,500 retail stores. A Sears spokesman said his company expects the deal to close possibly by the end of March.
"There is a lot of work to be done between now and [then] and more that will be done after that," said Chris Bratwaite, director of media relations for Sears. He added that it's too early to say what impact the merger will have on the IT departments at the two companies.
Taking inventory
A merger of this magnitude calls for a thorough assessment of the tech portfolio to see where the overlaps are and where the synergies could be, one retail analyst said. That's most likely what both firms are doing now -- figuring out what they've got.
"They're trying to understand what systems, infrastructure, telecommunications and human resources each side has," said Rob Garf, an analyst at Boston-based AMR Research Inc. "It's a lot of work for the IT departments and requires lots of dialogue."
Garf added that both companies -- particularly Sears with its powerful data warehouse – need to understand that the right use of technology can be a differentiator and an ally in the battle with Wal-Mart and other specialty retailers. He just hopes they can keep innovating while they're stepping back and reassessing.
"I just hope [the merger] doesn't cause [either company] to lose their tech momentum," he said.
One way to keep that tech momentum and innovation going may be to keep IT in the loop from the very start.
Bringing IT to the table
Dean Lane, CEO of Varitools Inc. in Sunnyvale, Calif., has been in the M&A trenches before, on the side of the acquiring company. A former senior director of IT at Symantec Corp. and ATK Thiokol Inc., Lane said things run much more smoothly when IT isn't an afterthought in the M&A process.
Too often, though, it is.
"Most companies don't include IT in the due diligence," he said. Hidden costs in IT, such as long-term contracts for maintenance, impact the valuation of the company, Lane said, and are the reason why IT should have a seat at the M&A table.
"Did Sears or Kmart send someone from IT down to say how much the equipment and contracts are worth? If they're smart, they will," he said.
Sears' IT employees, if they're anything like the "acquirees" Lane has dealt with in the past, are feeling the integration anticipation -- will they be around, and will their systems survive?
It's 'a good thing'?
Where they may like to go is head to head with Wal-Mart. Laurie Orlov, a vice president and principal at Cambridge, Mass.-based Forrester Research Inc., thinks the acquisition, to borrow a line from Martha Stewart, is "a good thing."
"IT in the retail world is so affected by what Wal-Mart does," she said. "Sears and Kmart want more control of the IT aspect of their supply chain. If there are innovations at either company that will trump Wal-Mart, then this combined muscle is good."
Cathy Hotka, principal of Cathy Hotka & Associates, a retail IT consultancy based in Washington, believes the two companies will focus their tech efforts on a combination of supply chain efficiency and attention to the customer. Both firms are loaded with customer information, she said, and combining IT forces will allow them to find real synergies and fill any possible gaps.
"They have interesting personalities and strong people who 'get it' from an IT perspective," she said. "We're all jazzed about the possibilities."
Hotka is excited, but she added that no one really knows how this will play out. She figures it will be a year before anyone has a clear understanding of what the one entity will look like.
Avoiding the pitfalls
In the meantime, the two companies must make sure their old attitudes don't cloud their new future, as they determine how to integrate all this IT, AMR Research's Garf said.
"The biggest pitfall is for either organization is to fall into 'this is the way we do things' mentality," he said. "They need to reassess their business processes and technologies and cherry pick the best things from both places and listen to everyone from the top to the trenches."
Lane offered another pitfall -- other departments that aren't team players. If business units, for example, don't work out their processes and requirements, the IT departments can't start consolidating and actually merging, Lane said. But if the teamwork is there, any obstacles can be overcome.
"It's work, but if it's done right and you all work together as team, there's not too much that's insurmountable," he said.
"I'd go through it again."


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Much like dropping a big caddie engine under the hood of a beat-up Ford for a county line moonshine run, loading your dusty, sometimes rusty, rimfire truck gun with Winchester's new rimfire offerings is a great way to squeeze more horsepower out of that tried-and- true varmint gun.
Winchester's rimfire lineup has expanded in the past few years to include some snazzy new bullets and improved ballistics.
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Mahata, Partha and Madras, Giridhar and Natarajan, Srinivasan (2007) New photocatalysts based on mixed-metal pyridine dicarboxylates. In: Catalysis Letters, 115 (1-2). pp. 27-32.
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New photocatalytically active isostructural two-dimensional mixed metal-pyridine dicarboxylates, $[M(H_2O)_3Co\{C_5N_1H_3 (COO)_2 \}_3])\infty]$, M = Gd (1), Dy (2) and Y (3) have been prepared under hydrothermal conditions. The structure consists of a network of $MO_6(H_2O)_3$, $CoO_3N_3$ polyhedral units connected by the pyridine dicarboxylates forming two-dimensional layers, which are arranged in an AAAA... fashion. The photocatalytic studies on 1 – 3 indicate that they are active catalysts for the degradation of simple organic dyes, such as Remazol brilliant blue R (RBBR) and Orange G (OG) in the presence of UV light. The compounds have also been characterized by powder XRD, IR, TGA, UV-Vis and magnetic studies.
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Registration for the 2020 3MT is now open!
Who's eligible to compete: CMU doctoral candidates. Come one, come all.
Why compete: Meet peers from around CMU and hear about what they're doing. Additionally, in recognition of the 5th year of the 3MT at CMU, the prizes for the preliminary rounds are doubled. Preliminary round winners have their choice of either $1,000 towards their research/travel needs or a $1,000 credit in the University Computer Store to be used at their discretion.
What happens next? Start practicing. All 3MT registrants will be scheduled to compete in preliminary rounds between February and March. All rounds run from 5:00 – 6:30pm in the Sorrells Library.
Then what? Winners of preliminary rounds will compete for an additioanl $500-$3,000 in research/travel grants in the Three Minute Thesis Championship. Prizes will be given for 1st ($3,000), 2nd ($2,000), as well as the People's Choice ($500) and Alumni Awards ($500).
All preliminary rounds and the championship are open to the public to attend.
- Only 1 single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any description; the slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration).
- No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
- No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
- Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
- Presentations are to be spoken word (i.e. no poems, raps or songs).
- Presentations are to commence from the stage.
- Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through movement or speech.
- The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.
Did the presentation provide an understanding of the background to the research question being addressed and its significance?
Did the presentation clearly describe the key results of the research including conclusions and outcomes?
Did the presentation follow a clear and logical sequence?
Did the oration make the audience want to know more?
Was the presenter careful not to trivialize or generalize their research?
Did the presenter convey enthusiasm for their research?
Did the presenter capture and maintain their audience's attention?
Was the thesis topic, key results and research significance and outcomes communicated in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience?
Did the speaker avoid scientific jargon, explain terminology and provide adequate background information to illustrate points?
Did the speaker have sufficient stage presence, eye contact and vocal range; maintain a steady pace, and have a confident stance?
Did the presenter spend adequate time on each element of their presentation – or did they elaborate for too long on one aspect or was the presentation rushed?
Did the PowerPoint slide enhance the presentation – was it clear, legible, and concise?
The Preliminary Rounds are held from 5:00pm to 6:30pm in the Sorrells Library, Wean Hall.
Preliminary Rounds are public, and all are encouraged to attend. The winner of each round will move on to compete in the 3MT Championship on Tuesday, March 26.
The 2019 3MT Championship is being held during Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week on Tuesday, March 26 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm EST in Kresge Theater, CFA Building. The 3MT Championship is a public event, all are encouraged to attend.
Students who compete in the 3MT Competition have a chance to win research/travel funds or technology.
The winner of each preliminary round will have the choice of either $1,000 towards research/travel needs or $1,000 credit to the University Computer store to be used at their discretion.
At the 3MT Championship, students will compete for several research/travel grants.
- 1st Place: $3,000
- 2nd Place: $2,000
- 3rd Place: $1,000
Additionally, there are prizes for audience votes:
- People's Choice Award, live vote by audience: $500
- Alumni Choice Award, live-streamed vote by Alumni Association: $500
In collaboration with the Global Communication Center (GCC), there will be a number of workshops geared towards students interested in participating in this year's competition.
This workshop will help you explain your dissertation research in a compelling way for the 3MT competition. Successful 3MT presentations balance technical content with audience considerations. In this workshop, you will learn about a series of moves to help frame your research, focus on the most compelling aspects of the work, and make a strong case for your work's importance to non-specialist audiences.
This workshop will be held from 5:00pm – 6:00pm in IDeATe Studio B, located within Hunt Library.
This workshop will allow you to practice performing your 3MT talk while receiving peer feedback on your content and delivery. The low-stakes workshop environment can help you get valuable feedback and ease your nerves before the preliminary rounds You should arrive with your 3MT script and be ready to deliver it orally.
This workshop will be held from 5:00pm – 6:00pm in IDeATe Studio B, located within Hunt Library.
Visualizing your data to speak to an audience is an integral part of any research project. In many cases, audiences are more susceptible to believing or responding to visuals than to words alone. For 3MT, your slide is the only opportunity for you to visually communicate or underscore what you are verbally presenting. To ensure your slide is up to the task, we will be offering a workshop on best practices for 3MT slide design.
This workshop will be held from 5:00pm – 6:00pm in the Sorrells Den, located within the Sorrells Library.
The Public Communication for Researches offers additional workships, handouts, and resources for communicating about research.
Subject experts are always available to offer advice and assistance in your field.
Watch a prezi demo on how to present your thesis in 3 minutes
Watch videos of winning presentations from around the world


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Previous rt-ai Edge designs, such as the driveway monitor, are static in the sense that they just sit there, running 24/7. Another mode of operation is dynamic, where stream processing networks are created on demand and accessible via standard interfaces. This is appropriate for offloading inference from mobile devices in a sentient space for example. As users enter the space, apps on their mobile devices (XR headsets, tablets, phones etc) can access inference and other processing resources from the edge compute system supporting the space.
There are three main components in a dynamic rt-ai Edge system:
- Composable Processing Pipeline (CPP). This is the dynamic analog of the static Stream Processing Network (SPN). A CPP is a set of Stream Processing Elements (SPEs) that has been designed using rtaiDesigner. The main difference between a CPP and an SPN is that, in general, the CPP contains no data sources or sinks: these are provided by the user app.
- Conductor. The Conductor is responsible for managing an allocated resource session. User apps interact directly with the Conductor via a Websocket API while the Conductor maps data flowing on the Websocket API to and from the MQTT interfaces on the CPP(s) that have been allocated to that session.
- Orchestrator. The Orchestrator manages the dynamic system. User apps interact with the Orchestrator to request resource. The Orchestrator allocates necessary CPP resources and creates a Conductor instance to act as the source and sink for the CPP(s). The user apps are then redirected to the Websocket API on the new Conductor instance at which point data can flow to and from the user. The Orchestrator is responsible for managing all of the rt-ai Edge nodes that have been allocated to the edge compute system, allocating CPPs to nodes dynamically based on available resources and hardware (e.g. GPU or embedded inference hardware).
The diagram above shows the idle state. The heart of this design is the Orchestrator as it directs all operations. When a user (via an app or browser) wants to use some edge resource, it uses the RESTful API of the Orchestrator to identify itself and define the details of the resources that it requires. The requested resources are then mapped to one or more CPP types. In this example, the Orchestrator maintains a hot pool of CPPs to minimize start up latency. Hot pool CPPs are instantiated but idle as they have no data sources. As the Orchestrator allocates CPPs from the pool, the Orchestrator creates new CPP instances to replace them. This is useful because inference SPEs can have startup times of several seconds. The hot pool hides this delay from the user. Note that the hot pool could consist of multiple types of CPPs that perform different functions – the Orchestrator just selects the correct type to satisfy the resource request. Alternatively, there could be a fixed set of CPP instances and users are just allocated to those. Or, CPPs can be instantiated on demand if startup latency is not an issue.
Once the Orchestrator has identified one or more CPPs to satisfy the resource request, it creates a Conductor instance for the request. The Conductor presents a Websocket API to the user while connecting into rt-ai Edge's MQTT infrastructure to communicate with the CPPs. If there is only a single CPP involved, the input pin of the CPP is connected to the output pin of the Conductor and the input pin of the Conductor is connected to the output pin(s) of the CPP. If there is more than one CPP required, the CPPs are connected together as required (this can be an arbitrary graph, not just a pipeline) and the input and output pin(s) at the edges connected to the Conductor. Once this is all set up, the Orchestrator redirects the user app to the new Conductor instance and the session can begin as shown below:
As an example, suppose an AR headset user wants to identify and annotate objects in the real world using an AR overlay. In this case, the user app might request a CPP that performs the appropriate object detection and returns the box coordinates of the object and an identified label. The user app would stream the video feed from the AR headset to the Conductor using the Websocket connection. The Conductor would then pass the video frames on to the CPP. The output of the CPP would contain the detected object metadata that is passed via the Conductor onto the Websocket connection back to the user app for rendering.


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In 1954, the General Assembly recommended countries to recognise a Universal Children's day, where the welfare of children will be promoted. Today marks the Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959) and the convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) which were adopted by the General Assembly. Continue reading
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What's next after Shingal liberation?
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has officially declared Shingal town cleansed of militants belonging to the ISIL extremist group. Continue reading
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The current online discourse among Kurds has become increasingly polarised — you're either against the political institutions or in favour of them. Continue reading
Reporting on Peshmerga combat against ISIS, intel leaked on Social media
What constitutes as critical information in the battle against ISIS? It is information that can be used for the benefit of ISIS, and otherwise weaken Peshmerga forces, expose their vulnerabilities to both the public and the militants they are trying to fight. Continue reading
'Male privilege' in Kurdistan
What is male privilege in Kurdistan? It is the social, economic, political and additional rights that are available to men at the expense of women. Continue reading
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Several types of red ants occur in the United States. Ants do not harm plants but carry harmful insects to the plant to feed from their excretions, so protecting your vegetables from any type of ants is a wise idea. Red ants can be fire ants, which can deliver a painful sting. Fire ants are typically tiny--up to 1/5 inch. They favor vegetable gardens, especially if you're growing okra, potatoes, strawberries or corn.
Types of Red Ants
The red fire ant is known as Solenopsis invicta. It was accidentally introduced to the United States from South America in the 1930s, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Invasive Species Information Center website.
Other types of red ants include the harvester ant, which is the same approximate size as the fire ant, and the common red ant, which is larger than the red fire ant, but can also become aggressive and bite humans, leaving a painful sting.
Many other ants are reddish-brown in color. They include the carpenter ant, field ant, pharaoh ant and sugar ant.
Damage Red Ants Cause
Perhaps the most serious damage the red fire ant causes to humans and animals is in the form of its bite, which injects poison into the skin, causing a painful welt with a white pustule in the center. Infection can occur. Red fire ants can bite humans, pets, livestock and wildlife creatures. They can cause blindness in cats and dogs when they bite their eyes.
Understanding Fire Ants' Life Cycle and Habits
The red fire ant builds mounds in the soil that are up to 1 foot tall and 18 inches in diameter. You might think gophers made the mound because they are similar. Their nests are usually in sunny, grassy areas, and they prefer moist soil. When you mow the lawn over red fire ant mounds, it flattens them and causes a flat, bare area in your lawn. These ants can also build nests in decaying logs, underneath cement pathways, or in the walls of structures such as garden sheds. Each nest can have more than one queen, and it is essential to kill all queen ants to eliminate a nest. Queens are active between noon and 2 p.m. on warm days, so this time period is best for treating the nest with pesticides.
Controlling Red Fire Ants
The University of California IPM Online website recommends eliminating red fire ant colonies as the best method of controlling this pest. For residential invasions, ant baits are effective. UC lists the following commercial products for homeowners who need to control a red fire ant population: Amdro, Enforcer, Conserve, Extinguish and Extinguish Plus, Spectracide Fire Ant Killer and Spectracide Fire Ant Killer Plus Preventer Bait. Set out your baits when you see ants walking on the ground and when the temperature is between 70 and 90 degrees F. Ants will carry the bait contained in these products back to their nest, where other members will eat it and die.
Treating Fire Ant Bites
When they are disturbed and threatened, the red fire ant can sting multiple times, causing long-lasting, painful welts. When these ants are on your body, the first thing to do is to rub them off with your hand or a rag. To avoid infection, wash the affected area with mild soap and water as soon as possible. Apply isopropyl alcohol to the area to disinfect it. Then fill a washcloth with ice cubes and hold it against the bite for about 20 seconds. Avoid breaking the pustules open by refraining from scratching the site. The over-the-counter medication Benadryl can help to reduce the itching. Other home remedies include applying meat tenderizer, a paste of crushed aspirin or salt, tea tree oil, hydrogen peroxide, aloe vera gel or arnica gel.
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The Frisian translation for Woods is Bosk .
Other possible / similar Frisian translations may be Hout .
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This system acknowledges the need for personal achievement for the individual who enjoys the benefits gained from riding or driving. Whether you ride/drive out on the trail, train for competition, participate in parades, perform ranch work, or whatever your pleasure, those hours will count.
On an honor system, each rider/driver will keep his or her "saddle log time" (actual hours spent riding or driving). The rider/driver is not required to own the Appaloosa, but all horses must be registered or recorded Appaloosas with the ApHC. The riding/driving time is kept on a Saddle/Driving Log Program form provided by the AHAA. If you are keeping an ApHC Official Saddle Log, you may submit a photocopy of it rather than keeping two logs.
The AHAA also offer a Disabled Riders and Drivers Program which follows the same rules as the Saddle/Driving Log Program. Please indicate on the Saddle/Driving Log form that you are participating in the Disabled program.
Participants in the Saddle Log Program will receive an AHAA Certificate of Achievement for completion of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 hours of riding/driving. Disabled riders/drivers will be recognized upon completion of 25, 50, 75, 1100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, and 2500 hours of riding or driving time.
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Farkhad Imambakiev, a former UNICEF staff member, has worked as a consultant with UNICEF offices in Bangladesh, Eritrea, Pakistan, South Sudan and Turkmenistan since 2012. He brings a diverse skill set in strategic communication, project implementation management and C4D capacity building, including in emergency contexts. During 2016 and 2017, Farkhad worked in the UNICEF Regional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa, assisting countries in the Horn of Africa to strengthen their communication capacities around poliovirus outbreaks. He served as the C4D Specialist and the Head of Communication Team in UNICEF's Country Office in Kyrgyzstan between 2005 and 2012. During his career, he has also worked with UNHCR, UNDP, WFP and various international NGOs. Farkhad has an MA in International Affairs from Columbia University.
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by Richard Cameron Memphis and Martin Luther King's Assassination On this day, 50 years ago, the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was shot to death. He had come to Memphis, Tennessee the day prior, to join in solidarity with Black city sanitation workers. They and King were known as 'Negroes' at the time – and that was the more polite term. The men were on strike to protest unequal pay and dangerous work conditions. While whites were paid even if they stayed home during severe weather events, blacks would be…Read More
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China Moves To Make Xi Jinping Dictator For Life – What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
by Richard Cameron The South China Morning Post reported on Sunday that the mainland Chinese authoritarian one party state will accede – essentially rubber stamp Chinese President Xi Jinping's expressed intention of assuming dictator for life status. They quoted the Chinese government's official state media's editorial organ, China Daily, on the subject: "Over the past two decades, a trinity of leadership consisting of the CPC Central Committee general secretary, president of the nation and chairman of the CPC Central Military Commission has taken shape and proven to be effective.…Read More


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As football season returns, hundreds of collegiate players begin to think about 2013 and the NFL Draft. They are not the only ones, as the hundreds of NFLPA Certified Contract Advisors (agents) also look to find both easily-identifiable talent and hidden gems among the college ranks.
The "Big" question
For many of the clients-to-be, the question to their prospective agents becomes: "Can you, and how are going to get me on a team?" This question is especially important for players who know or should know that if they are to play in the NFL, their entry will be from the very unsure paths of a late round pick or an undrafted free agent. To put this into perspective, NFL training camps start out with 90 players on the roster and teams need to get down to 53 by the start of the season. Nearly 1200 players will be cut, with late rounders and undrafted free agents making up the majority of that chunk.
Can you handle the truth?
With those kinds of odds facing all but a little over 150 collegiate players, how does an agent ethically answer the question of getting a player on a team? The answer is a tough one, and it is in this author's experience and estimate that few do it correctly. For a player that is an estimated late rounder or free agent, there are actually very few cases where the selection of an agent strictly in and of itself will have a significant (multiple round) impact on where a client goes. There are cases (a handful a year) where a player goes much higher than anticipated, but these are even more rarely the direct result of the agent himself. Some agents have even claimed that where a player goes is 90% or more dictated by what a player has achieved on film for scouts, or to a lesser extent, what kind of numbers he achieves at his pro day. None of the aforementioned are things that an agent has direct control over.
The sales pitch
For an agent selling himself to a client, being so honest as to mention this is not generally high on the charts. As the agent is often trying to distinguish himself from other would-be suitors and his strong desire to convey what unique benefits he can give to a potential client that others cannot is often overriding. Some agents may claim connections to coaches and scouts and others in positions of power, as well as exotic promotional techniques to entice and convince client signees of their prowess. And while these may slightly increase exposure and awareness for a client, the bottom line remains that NFL front offices are in the business of winning and putting the best product on the field. Their objective, no matter their relations with agents, are that the best players will make it regardless.
The real answer
None of this is to say that these agent's methods should not be tried or utilized, or that an agent should not do everything in his power, no matter how inconsequential it may end up, to work as hard as possible for his clients. No, to the contrary. And for truthfulness sake there are some very, very small instances where these efforts and connections can have an effect, albeit generally not significant. But does a player wish to bank solely on these items as the principal reasons for getting into a "business marriage" with an agent? Rather, a player should not be swayed by these methods in and of themselves, and perhaps their best value to a client is the demonstration that an agent is willing to work hard for the player and has obvious experience in what he's doing.
While honesty in the business rarely wins out initially, clients can save themselves a lot of grief and business problems knowing that as rookies, agents can be a huge help in guiding a client in a variety of different ways. But that with very, very few exceptions, meriting a place on a team or getting even a shot at one will depend on their film, measureables, character, and intangibles, and not who their agent is or claims to know.
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Swap Projects 1&2: Book Cover and BasketMarch 20th, 2010 in member junk
MakinItHappen, member
These are two of my junk swap projects; more to come.
Pattern or design used: My own design
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Comments (8)
suewhitney writes: Looks like you are going to be a busy little junker! Love what you have come up with so far. ingenious!
Take care,
Sue Posted: 8:06 am on March 23rd
Take care,
Sue Posted: 8:06 am on March 23rd
junktiqueboutique writes: Can't wait to see what you do with the scrabble board since I have quite a few. It looks like you got quite a load of good things. Love the projects you've done so far too. Posted: 3:08 pm on March 21st
ninnarae writes: Very creative way to make a basket! Posted: 11:54 am on March 21st
oldnews writes: I love everything you've come up with so far, and can't wait to see more! Marie Posted: 11:13 am on March 21st
shamrockerin writes: so happy that you liked the items! I love the CD basket- I never would have thought to use those wood pieces for that purpose! Posted: 9:56 am on March 21st
LuAnn writes: Great items. Good luck with your other projects.
LuAnn Posted: 9:00 am on March 21st
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grannijo writes: very nice! Posted: 7:31 am on March 21st
alicemom writes: Wow! Good start! Looking forward to more.
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Ryan Reynolds was recently named the "Sexiest Dad Alive," just over a year after he and his wife, Blake Lively, welcomed their daughter James into the world. According to People Magazine, Reynolds opened up about becoming a dad and he is simply smitten with his little girl!
"Having a daughter was a dream come true for me. I would have made a terrible king," the Deadpool star said. "I never admitted it out loud, to myself or my wife, but I really wanted a little girl,it's the best," he added.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have chosen to shelter James from the world — the public has yet to see this baby's face — and they are very hands-on parents. According to Ryan's interview, the couple shuffles their respective work schedules around to ensure that one of them is with James at all times.
It's no surprise, of course, that Ryan is so in love with his daughter.
"I don't have to prepare to be wrapped around my daughter's finger. I have been wrapped around her little finger since the day she plopped out into this world," Reynolds said.
According to E! News, Ryan Reynolds, like many dads, would do anything for his baby girl. And while he and Blake may not be too forthcoming when it comes to chatting about their 1-year-old, Ryan seems more than fine gushing about the wonderful experience that he has had as a father so far.
"I love it. I truly worship that kid. It's terrible. She has me so far wrapped around her finger it's dumb. She says 'dada' and I will walk through a cement wall to get to her," he said. Is that not the sweetest thing ever?!


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Budget saver: Ramping up process automation with free automation tools
Recently, I've been talking to CIOs at midsized organizations about whether the recession is over and the recovery has begun. In some industries at least, the cost-cutting isn't over and the need to do more with less continues as a mandate. Some organizations are now cutting
Social networking, real-time data feeds — where does that leave IT?
The District of Columbia has won the 2009 Innovations in American Government Award in Urban Policy for its
ERP implementations: In search of ERP best practices
Besides the obvious blockades to an ERP implementation -- the cost and the potential long-term disruptions to the business -- midmarket companies are still moving forward with ERP projects.
I've been getting some interesting questions about how to move an ERP project forward since sharing
Swine flu and business continuity planning resources
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Vlad Tv- Bay Area rapper Keak Da Sneak was shot this morning (Aug. 20) in Richmond, CA and is now in critical condition after being shot multiple times.
Keak, born Charles Williams was found in front of a 76 Gas Station at Carlson Boulevard and Imperial Way. Cops responded to a call that shots were fired around 5:30 am. The police say the rapper is hanging in there.
Fellow Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. posted a video message on Instagram saying that his big homie Keak had made it through surgery and was now in recovery. In the video the rapper said: "We need to stop waiting 'til we hear news of something to show our appreciation for someone," said F.A.B. in the vid, adding, "We gotta start loving each other while we here, man. Giving each other roses while we here, man."
Keak was also shot back in January and was limited to crutches.
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LiveWell for LIFE worked with members of the Network of European Food Stakeholders to reduce the impact food consumption has on the environment.
To do this we:
- Mapped what sustainable diets could look like for each pilot country
During 2012, LiveWell Plates were developed for each pilot country as sustainable diet case studies. LiveWell for LIFE consulted with the Network of European Food Stakeholders on the viability of these as tools to define and communicate sustainable diets in Europe at the first stakeholder workshop in September 2012.
Results from these activities were presented in A balance of healthy and sustainable food choices for France, Spain and Sweden launched in February 2013.
- Investigated the barriers and opportunities for sustainable diets
LiveWell for LIFE investigated the social and economic challenges and opportunities for the adoption of sustainable diets across the EU. Members of the network were involved through one-to-one interviews and participation at the second LiveWell for LIFE workshop in March 2013.
Results from these activities were presented in Adopting healthy, sustainable diets: key opportunities and barriers launched in May 2013.
- Build policy recommendations and practical pathways to implement sustainable diets
Throughout 2013 and 2014, LiveWell worked with members of the network to build policy options and pathways for practical implementation of LiveWell and sustainable diets. This was made possible through our third face to face workshop in June 2014 and our close one-to-one work with key stakeholders.
Results from these activities were presented in On our plate today: healthy, sustainable food choices launched in December 2014.


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Partnerships in Character Education Program
Minnesota Department of Education Abstract
Contact: Constance J. Anderson
Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 551134266
(651) 5828750
Partnerships In Character Education
Application Number: R215V980001
Project Period: 8/1/987/31/02
FY 1998 Award: $250,000
FY 1999 Award: $250,000
FY 2000 Award: $250,000
FY 2001 Award: $250,000
Minnesotas Character Education project, "Community Voices and Character Education," is a partnership among the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning; the Minnesota Center for the Study of Ethical Development at the University of Minnesota; and participants from Minnesota schools.
The goal is to provide middle school students with classroom experiences that integrate character and standards-based education. Specifically, the project will help students develop skills for behaving ethically, provide inservice training for teachers on the process model of ethical behavior, solicit community involvement at every step and conduct action research.
The foundation for the workshops for middle school teachers and district curriculum coordinators is provided by two books: Teacher Guidebook: Nurturing Character in the Middle School Classroom and Overview of the Guidebook, both developed by the Minnesota Center for the Study of Ethical Development. These resources, based on the Process Model of Ethical Behavior, integrate character and standards-based curricula.
Project staff will provide ongoing support for teachers to help them design and implement learning activities and resources. Materials submitted by teachers will be placed on both the project Web site maintained by the Center for the Study of Ethical Development and the Curriculum Repository Web Site established by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning.
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Leveraging Big Data and Cloud Computing to Grow your Career
What is Big Data?
Big data is a buzzword, or catch-phrase, used to describe a massive volume of both structured and unstructured data that is so large that it's difficult to process using traditional database and software techniques. In most enterprise scenarios the data is too big or it moves too fast or it exceeds current processing capacity. While the term may seem to reference the volume of data, that isn't always the case. The term big data, especially when used by vendors, may refer to the technology (which includes tools and processes) that an organisation requires to handle the large amounts of data and storage facilities.
The term big data is believed to have originated with Web search companies who had to query very large distributed aggregations of loosely-structured data.
Why is it becoming important now?
Many organizations are shifting to Big Data and other Cloud computing technologies in order to find better ways to store and analyze massive volumes of data inudating today's businesses. Big Data and cloud technology leads to better decisions and strategic business.
What is this course about?
This course is an overview of Big Data foundation knowledge, tools and technologies. It establishes a strong working knowledge of the concepts, techniques and products associated with Big Data. Attendees learn the different storage models, processing approaches and reporting tools available to work with Big Data. They will learn the core functionality of each major Big Data component and how they integrate to form a coherent solution with business benefit. Hands-on exercises aim to provide insight into what the tools do so that their role in a Big Data system can be understood. Exercises are intended to build practical skills in the toolsets at beginner level only.


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Researchers are taking a step back to answer the question of whether long-term studies are helping to save plants, animals, and the places they call home. The global answer is "yes."
FIU researchers are gathering data in the Florida Everglades that provide critical information needed for restoration and conservation. They've been doing this for more than a decade.
The Everglades is made up of different ecosystems, including swamps, hardwood hammocks, mangrove forests, pine rocklands, and sawgrass marshes. Their interconnectivity makes them especially susceptible to changes in the environment.
FIU's long-term approach to studying the Everglades allows scientists to understand how it works, and it allows them to predict how it will respond to changes in the future. For more than 16 years, scientists in FIU's Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research (FCE LTER) Program have been studying how water, climate, and people affect the Everglades. Their efforts have resulted in more than 500 peer-reviewed journal articles to date.
In a new paper, FIU researchers outline the value of international long-term research, how it has played into what is known about the Everglades and other wetlands, and how it can help solve current and future ecological problems. It is part of a four-paper special feature on international long-term, ecological research published in Ecosphere.
Other papers in the issue explore new technologies for studying plant life cycle events, how long-term, comparative research has provided a global perspective on the iconic features of the Everglades, and how grassroots, international partnerships among ILTER Network information managers have resulted in the use of common information management tools and increased data sharing.
The FCE LTER Program is part of the National Science Foundation's Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network. Since 1980, the LTER Network has been documenting and analyzing long-term changes in different types of environments at 25 research sites throughout the world. The LTER Network in the United States is one of 43 member networks in the International Long Term Ecological Research (ILTER) Network, which was founded in 1993. The ILTER Network collects data that are available for use by students, scientists, and policymakers. It also offers partners the chance to come together at open meetings to share findings and challenges, network, and coordinate efforts across research sites. Beyond providing the means to conduct scientific studies, the international network allows scientists to expand their research beyond national borders and exposes them to the ways different cultures see and understand the world. FIU researchers have capitalized on ILTER Network connections.
"The International Long Term Ecological Research Network offers scientists the opportunity to work together across regions and disciplines to improve understanding of global ecosystems, as well as develop solutions for current and future environmental problems," said Evelyn Gaiser, executive director of the School of Environment, Arts and Society and lead principal investigator of the Florida Coastal Everglades Long Term Ecological Research Program.
Much of what is known about the Florida Everglades, how it works, and what makes it unique is owed to the long-term research being done there and in other parts of the world. By taking what is known about the Everglades and comparing it to long-term studies in other wetlands, scientists and policymakers have a better picture of what needs to be done to protect some of the most vulnerable ecosystems.
Story originally published on FIU News: news.fiu.edu/2017/02/long-term-research-proves-effective-in-global-conservation/107698


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Prof. Muhamet Yildiz
Spring 2010
This course is a rigorous investigation of the evolutionary and epistemic foundations of solution concepts, such as rationalizability and Nash equilibrium. It covers classical topics, such as repeated games, bargaining, and supermodular games as well as new topics such as global games, heterogeneous priors, psychological games, and games without expected utility maximization. Applications are provided when available.
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A new electric van bought by Daventry District Council (DDC) for environmental officers could result in carbon savings of 1.8 tonnes a year.
The £13,588 Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE will replace a petrol-driven van following a successful trial held in February last year.
The van, which has a range of 100 miles, will be used for pest control, environmental crime and dog warden services.
The old petrol van was driven about 10,000 miles per year and, based on that figure, it is estimated that the new electric vehicle will allow the council make a respectable carbon saving.
Cllr Daniel Cribbin, environment portfolio holder at DDC, said: "This council is always looking for ways to further reduce our carbon footprint so we saw this as a great opportunity. We also hope it inspires others, particularly local businesses, to look into the possibility of using electric vehicles.
"If it proves a success we will look to replace more of the council's vehicles with electric models. We're also exploring the possibility of having an electric pool car for staff and increasing the number of electric vehicle charge points in the district."
DDC received an £8,000 'Plug-in-Vehicle' grant from central government to help pay for the electric van as part of an initiative to encourage more people to switch to electric vehicles.
The van will use Daventry district's first free public charging point for electric vehicles, which was placed in the Lodge Road car park at the council offices in May 2013.
Sponsored by Woodford Halse firm Great Central Plastics, it allows electric cars to recharge their vehicle for free for up to four hours in a designated parking bay.


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2017 Q1 quarterly reported tracking data is now available! View data here. Download a summary file of 2017 Q1 program tracking data including cost effectiveness, savings, and emissions data here. As of 2017 Q1, codes and standards is included in the graphics and tracking data.
Monthly energy efficiency program reports have moved to CEDARS! Please click the CEDARS link, above.
Codes and Standards tracking data is included in the Data Portal as of 2017 Q1.
Reporting Schedules are now listed here.
Check back periodically with this section to see up-to-date news and announcements on California's EE programs.
After many requests for the data sets that drive the EE Data Portal, they are now made available for download here. These downloadable data sets contain a variety of information, including the quarterly energy efficiency program tracking claims and, when available, evaluation updates. All data have had personally-identifiable customer information removed, and each file contains a data dictionary and description of the level(s) at which data have been aggregated. Be sure to review the ReadMe tab to get more information on potential updates to this data.
Formerly known as energy efficiency groupware application (EEGA), the EEStats site gives users the ability to view up-to-date savings, budgets and expenditures, and cost effectiveness of California's Energy Efficiency (EE) programs. Data can be viewed as charts, time-series, maps, and in tabular formats. Reports filed by the investor owned utilities (IOUs) and Regional Energy Authorities (RENs) can also be searched and downloaded.
From the EE Data Portal users can view data summaries for the statewide portfolio, IOU energy efficiency programs, market sectors, measures, end use, and building types. Results for savings, demand reduction, GHG reductions, expenditures and cost effectiveness may be viewed as totals, time series, zip code-based maps, tables, or as downloadable CSV files. To access the EE Data Portal click here.


text: Twenty years after the book "Moving Walls: Preserving the Barracks of America's Concentration Camps," by Sharon Yamato with photographs by Stan Honda was published, Sharon received a grant from the National Park Service through the Japanese American Confinement Sites (JACS) grant program to expand the book as well as produce a documentary focusing on the barracks that remain in the Wyoming area from the Heart Mountain Relocation Center camp and the people who purchased them as homesteaders after the war. The initial project (click here for images) documented the preservation of two barracks from Heart Mountain. Sharon and Stan traveled to Wyoming in May 2015 to interview surviving homesteaders and their children and find the structures that remain in the area. In August they traveled back to Wyoming to attend the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage, a gathering of surviving camp inmates, their families and friends of the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center. (Album on Facebook.) Below are images from the two trips. Click here for an excellent account by Sharon of the May interviews.


text: Strata House Interiors The design concept for the interiors of Strata House references a playful past while remaining firmly rooted in the 21st century. In keeping with the mid-century modern soul and vision of the house, the designers sourced vintage accents such as Stilnovo light fixtures and Edward Wormley sofas but paired them with more current and contemporary décor detailing. Custom furniture pieces in bright colours reminiscent of the 1950s were scaled-up to better suit the building's large open spaces. Blurring the boundaries between the exterior and interior of the home, expanses of wood-framed modern glass windows capture the dynamic scenery created by an excavated terraced landscape. The lower level is completely exposed to the base of the hill with glass walls and features resort-like amenities, including an indoor lap pool, a luxurious change room, massage and spa treatment rooms and a hammam spa.LocationToronto, CanadaClientWithheldStatusCompleted (2016)


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Fall Impressions Flannel Quilted Throw Kit
Product Description
Cozy up with with this flannel quilted throw. Kit includes Fall Impressions pattern by Doug Leko of Antler Quilt Design and single-napped flannel from the Fall Impressions collection by Holly Taylor for Moda. Finished quilt measures 64" x 80". Colors include shades of brown, shades of red, green, light teal/blue, mustard, and tan.
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Kit includes pattern and flannel fabric for quilt top and binding. Backing not included.


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Howler Monkey
Howler Monkey Facts
Five groups that classify all living things
A group of animals within the animal kingdom
A group of animals within a pylum
A group of animals within a class
A group of animals within an order
A group of animals within a family
|Scientific Name:
The name of the animal in science
The animal group that the species belongs to
What kind of foods the animal eats
How long (L) or tall (H) the animal is
|56-92cm (22-36in)
The measurement of how heavy the animal is
|3-9kg (6.6-20lbs)
|Top Speed:
The fastest recorded speed of the animal
|30km/h (18mph)
How long the animal lives for
|15-20 years
Whether the animal is solitary or sociable
|Conservation Status:
The likelihood of the animal becoming extinct
|Least Concern
The colour of the animal's coat or markings
|Brown, Tan, Black
|Skin Type:
The protective layer of the animal
|Favourite Food:
The preferred food of this animal
The specific area where the animal lives
|Rainforest and dense jungle
|Average Litter Size:
The average number of babies born at once
|Main Prey:
The food that the animal gains energy from
|Fruit, Nuts, Seeds
Other animals that hunt and eat the animal
|Jaguar, Snakes, Birds
|Special Features:
Characteristics unique to this animal
|Long tail and extremely loud vocal calls
Howler Monkey Location
Map of South America
Howler MonkeyThere are 9 different species of howler monkey, found dispersed throughout the tropical jungles of South America. The howler monkey is one of the largest species of monkey found in South America with some howler monkeys growing to nearly a meter long.
Despite their large size, howler monkeys weigh less than 10 kg which allows them to move with more agility through the high trees and lets the howler monkeys hang from branches by their tails when picking fruit.
The howler monkey is thought to have to loudest call of all the primates in the world with some howler monkeys being able to project their howling voices for up to a few miles! Howler monkeys move in troops of around 18 howler monkeys and spend most of their time sleeping and grooming each other.
The howler monkey is said to be one of the least active monkeys as the howler monkeys spends 80% of its time resting! The howler monkey generally lives to around 20 years old however, due to loss of habitat, the howler monkeys are finding it more difficult to find the food that they need.
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