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International conference coverage: The people side of Agile Testing Days
Agile expert Lisa Crispin comes home inspired from Agile Testing Days in Potsdam, Germany. In this first part of a two-part series, Crispin summarizes sessions relating to teaming, learning and stepping out of your comfort zone.
I love conferences where my own favorite themes run through many different sessions. Agile Testing Days, November 14 – 17 in Potsdam, Germany, expanded on my pet topics and filled my brain with so many new ideas and techniques. I think I could write a whole book about it, but I've settled on a two part-series. In this first part, I'll tell you about some of the sessions that explored teams, motivation and learning.
Whole-team approach
Johanna Rothman started off the conference by emphasizing the importance of the whole team working together. In her keynote on "Agile Testing and Test Management," Johanna explained the manager's role in building trusting relationships. She noted that trust is what keeps us happily working in our current job. Functional managers of Agile teams should take note of Johanna's insights into the need for leaders to provide feedback and coaching, working alongside the rest of the team.
Johanna's talk set the tone for Agile Testing Days. Subsequent sessions continued to explore the themes of collaboration, making teams work, and managing Agile testers and teams. Practical sessions with techniques we could take home and try, along with hands-on practice in the Test Lab rounded out the program.
David Evans' session on what developers (meaning programmers) and testers can learn from each other included a terrific metaphor that has stayed in my mind. "Acceptance TDD slows down development just as passengers slow down a bus." If speed were the point, a bus driver wouldn't stop to pick up passengers. A bus that doesn't serve passengers might be fast, but it provides no value.
Dave noted that a friend will help you move a sofa, but only a best friend will help you move a dead body. (I might not be remembering that exactly right, but you get the point). This made me think back to Johanna's point about the importance of trust. What I took away from this is that testers and programmers are and should be best friends. We have a lot to teach each other and learn together.
What makes a team work
Linda Rising discomfited us by showing that none of us is without prejudice. She described several scientific, controlled research projects, as well as more impromptu experiments, illustrating how easily we see another group as "those people." These may explain why fewer and fewer women stay in IT - perceived gender differences lead to a self-fulfilling stereotype.
Humans love to be together and work towards a common goal. This desire is stronger than our need to divide and stereotype. For example, in WWI, the enemy trenches were so close together, each side could see the other bringing in food, or moving the wounded to safety. They formed an implicit agreement to only fire at each other at certain times. They cooperated with each other. What was their common goal? They all wanted to go home.
Is this why Agile works? Agile teams trust each other and ask each other for help – we need each other. Individuals on a small team make an extra effort to achieve. They form more positive and supportive relationships. Linda noted that it's nice if her husband brings her flowers, but even better if he asks her to help him solve a problem he's having. We love to be needed!
There will be videos of all these talks on the Agile Testing Days site later, but you can see a similar talk Linda gave recently at Agile Vancouver.
Uncomfortable about uncertainty
One important takeaway from Linda's talk is that we're hard-wired to be decisive. In most work environments, certainty is rewarded, even when it's wrong. Esther Derby repeated this idea, saying that we'd rather be certain and wrong than uncertain and right. I wonder if this is one reason it's so hard for us to get out of our comfort zone.
Esther suggested that we try to visualize these structures, and see what factors are involved. If we don't figure out the structures that underlie undesirable behavior, we can't change it. Try small actions and small experiments to start change. It's natural to look for some person to blame when things aren't working. If it seems like a people problem, start drawing. See what patterns you can find.
Esther's hand-drawn slides have long inspired me to get better at drawing and diagramming to try to look for patterns. Esther reminds us to look for the "why," "how" and "when," and not just spring into action in a vain attempt to effect change.
Getting out of your comfort zone
Liz Keogh expanded on the theme of uncertainty, quoting Dan North, "we'd rather be wrong than uncertain." According to Liz, in order to feel certain, we make up models in our heads to support our decisions, rather than working harder to find out what we don't know.
Liz enlightened us about how we filter data that we observe. We generate assumptions, generate patterns based on the ones we already know, draw conclusions and build beliefs. Our filters are based on our beliefs, which makes them self-fulfilling. This echoed back to Linda's keynote.
The most flawed commitments are the ones we make in our heads. To cope with uncertainty, Liz suggested using real options, a principle popularized by Chris Matts and Olaf Maasen. We should postpone our decisions as long as possible while we gather more data.
Liz got us further out of our comfort zone by hypnotizing Huib Schoots (who seemed to volunteer for everything at Agile Testing Days, including substituting at the last minute for an absent presenter) onstage. She invited the audience to participate, asking us to visualize a time and place where we particularly enjoyed learning. Some people may think of a classroom situation, others of reading a book, there are many ways and places to learn.
One of Liz's most memorable quotes was: "There are two types of people. Those who can extrapolate from incomplete data."
The learning zone
Lasse Koskela observed that we all have a comfort zone, and a pain zone. We also have a learning zone, which overlaps with these two. He urged us to move from cooperation between roles to collaboration without boundaries to get better team performance. We don't like it when someone wants to change our identities and move us outside our comfort zone.
When faced with the need for a specialty you don't have, Lasse's solution is to break boundaries, do the best you can, and grab people to give you quick feedback.
Jurgen Appelo's keynote continued this theme. He asked us if we were aligning our work with our intrinsic motivators, challenging us, "What do you see in YOUR future?" Whom you know may be more important than what you know. High performers are distinguished by larger, more diversified personal networks.
Like several of the previous presenters, Jurgen recommended visualizing goals and mission statements, using metaphors, stories, pictures or videos. He wrapped up the key points of other speakers by asking us, "Are you improving by adapting, anticipating and experimenting?" Then Jurgen got WAY out of his comfort zone by channeling a popular European singer and serenading us with a song in German about Agile.


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Yukon-Charley National PreserveJune 10th, 2009
Leaving Valdez we headed to Central, the home turf of the groom of the wedding we just attended. The small town of Central is, well, basically in central Alaska as a matter of fact. It's about three hours North of Fairbanks on the Steese Highway (NOT to be confused with the Dalton Highway/Haul Road to Prudhoe Bay) just short of where the road ends in Circle on the banks of the Yukon River.
As an aside (because it has nothing to do with Central), on the road from Valdez to Glennallen we were treated to perfect views of the Wrangell mountains - a sight I didn't get to see last year due to the clouds. It was stunning. Freaking incredible. 11600′ Mt Drum, 16000′ Mt Sanford, massive, rounded 14000′ Mt Wrangell and 16000′ Mt Blackburn. Not only are some of these peaks higher than any in the continental US, but the road we were on was only at about 2000′. I'm not sure what it is about large, dramatic, geographic relief, but I love it. It's powerful, and Alaska is loaded with "it".
Anyway, Central is where, one year ago, I had floated Birch Creek with Luke and three others. This time there were about 14 of us who came up after the wedding so there weren't enough boats for a river trip (or enough time). So what to do in Central with 14 guests? Well, the Tyrells have some bush planes, and everyone wanted to take a ride in them anyway, so a plan was hatched to use the planes to ferry everyone out to a camping spot for a few days. That way everyone would get a short flight and we could all experience a little "real" Alaska by getting off the road system!
They thought of the perfect place to fly us out to: the Yukon-Charley National Preserve. Not only did the Preserve have one of the closer landing strips, but it's on the Yukon River and has an old gold mining dredge and other things to check out as well. What's the difference between a National Preserve and a National Park you ask? Basically, you can hunt on a Preserve. 10 of America's 18 "Preserves" are in Alaska, unsurprisingly. The Yukon-Charley Preserve is one of the Tyrell's bear hunting spots, which is why they were familiar with the area and knew it would be a good place to take some tourists.
So we got our camping gear in order and one plane load at a time we were all dropped off in Yukon-Charley. There were actually three planes involved in Operation Montana Tourists: the Tyrell's Cessna 180 and Piper PA-12, and their friend Phil's Piper Producer (a modified PA-22/Super Cub thing, I think). The first night we camped right near the landing strip beside Gold Creek and had a good old time swimming in the tailing ponds and hiking up the strip to the old gold mining camp, which is now a Park Service depot.
The second day we hiked down the old road towards the Yukon. Along the way is the old Gold Creek Dredge, a well preserved example of the many floating dredges which replaced panning as a more efficient way to extract gold from Alaska and the Yukon. These beastly "gold factories" were brought in via riverboat and horses piece by piece toward the end of the gold rush. They were assembled on promising streams and dredged up and down these remote waterways, pulled around by caterpillar tractors and digging themselves the ponds they floated in. They are impressive machines and a LOT of fun to climb around on. :)
After the Dredge we continued to the Yukon where we planned to stay at Slaven's Roadhouse, a historic site where travelers going along the Yukon by dogsled or boat could stay and get a hot meal. It has been converted into a public use cabin and is very well cared for by the Park service, complete with interpretive information. We missed the turn off the road to the Roadhouse right before you hit the river, and since the ice in the Yukon had just broken up we found ourselves climbing over huge beached icebergs while trying to get to the river. It was a bit of a hassle with our packs on, but amazing since I'd never seen anything like it before.
Swimming in the Yukon and the rest of our stay at Slavens was very enjoyable, but many of our Montana party had to catch flights soon so we left after one night. We hiked back to the landing strip and were soon home in Central again. I cannot thank the Tyrells enough for what generous hosts they are. Even with 14 guests!! But even though most of the MT crew had to leave, some of us were able to stay a couple more days, and, let me tell you, from what I can tell the fun never stops in Central… :P
One Response to "Yukon-Charley National Preserve"
that was a pretty good blog and well describes alot of that area.i spent the summer in the central mining district last year.mining.got friends in circle and in central.thanks for the blog was good,


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One of the first sewing blogs I followed was THE SEWING DIVAS sewing, design, fashion. It was run by few bloggers and one of them was Els – member of Branchevereniging van Kleermakers & Modevakscholen – BVK (Dutch Association of Tailor and Fashion Design Schools) – "It is an organisation which focuses on the interests of clothing manufacturers, tailors and directors of fashion design schools. It also provides consumer information. Among its members the BvK has, self-employed, men and women's [tailored] clothing manufacturers, couturiers, tailors employed by couturiers, designers and manufacturers of costumes for the stage as well as those who own a clothing repair shop and various other fashion studios. Members also include a large number of fashion design schools."
I knew they organise all kind of interesting challenges, events and regional meetings where they share knowledge on tailoring.
I was often checking the agenda with these regional meetings as I was interested in joining such meeting. However very often it was at the same time when I had to leave for my work. This time I had luck! I contacted the regional coordinator -Marijke and I was glad to hear I could join it even though I am not a member.
The topic of this meeting was – draping a collar by Anneke Smeets.
After short introduction round Anneke started to drape a collar of a jacket.
The third collar was more complicated. Anneke shared her experience with a client who wanted to have a blouse with such collar for a wedding.
It was very nice evening. I have met a lot of interesting people – professional tailors who have their own atelier as well teachers from the regional schools.
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EXCERPT: (Wikipedia): Queen Anna Nzinga (c. 1583 – December 17, 1663), also known as Ana de Sousa Nzinga Mbande, was a 17th-century queen (muchino a muhatu) of the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms of the Mbundu people in Angola.
According to the Marquis de Sade's Philosophy in the Boudoir, Nzinga was a woman who "immolated her lovers." De Sade's reference for this comes from History of Zangua, Queen of Angola. It claims that after becoming queen, she obtained a large, all male harem at her disposal. Her men fought to the death in order to spend the night with her and, after a single night of lovemaking, were put to death. It is also said that Nzinga made her male servants dress as women. In 1633, Nzinga's oldest brother died of cancer, which some attribute to her.
EXCERPT: It has been suggested that Queen Nzinga was a cannibal. Cannibalism was part of the lifestyle and dietary practices of the Imbangala tribe of Africa. Stories about Imbangala cannibalism were reported by African witnesses like the kings of Kongo who complained about it.
She declared herself an Imbangala immediately after she fled from her homeland at the suggestion of the Portuguese. Nzinga introduced her people to a ritualistic cannibalism. There seems little doubt that Queen Nzinga was a cannibal and encouraged the practice among her people.
Very little is known about the serial murders themselves. It is known that Queen Nzinga's brother Mbande died from poisoning, and rumors abounded that Nzinga had poisoned him. Her lovers were reportedly executed, but the manner of execution remains unknown.
Queen Nzinga "engaged in the indiscriminate killing of her subjects," it was contended. There were two definite murders, and after that little reliably unknown. The number of her one-night-stand lovers who were murdered is unknown, and there is no information about the murder of women who were killed because they violated the "vulgi-vaguability" statute ["On pain of death women were to make themselves available at all times for sex." (K. Ramsland) The existence of this law is regarded as some as a "myth."]
The time frame of these crimes is uncertain, but we can narrow it down to a relatively manageable estimate. An early seventeenth-century time frame was suggested. Queen Nzinga killed between 1823 and 1663, it was also estimated. A 30-year duration of the serial crimes was reported.
[Di Dirk C. Gibson, Legends, Monsters, Or Serial Murderers?: The Real Story Behind an Ancient Crime, 2002, ABC-CLIO, p. 107]
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It's glum, grey and bleak. Hello January, our familiar but not so missed friend. It's the second week in, and most of us are now already craving the arrival of Spring. Lighter evenings are much needed not to mention we're looking for anything, in form of healthy food and drink, that might brighten up our day.
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Meet Wunder Workshop, our golden gods. We LOVE their range of fascinating healing turmeric products. Ever wanted to feel like a golden god? Well, now is the time. Founder Zoe, explains to us Wunder Workshop's deep roots in Sri Lankan culture and why turmeric is extremely valuable in terms of our health.
We feel that Wunder Workshop has a story to tell, and I find that really inviting – we want to know more! We love that Wunder Workshop has its founding roots inspired by Sri Lankan 'Ayurveda' culture. That alone brings a mythical and deeply historical element to the table. Would you say this narrative is what sets WW apart from other health drinks?
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1) Anti-inflammatory – chronic inflammation is recognised as one of the key causes to many diseases. Whilst acute inflammation, caused by foreign, damaged or dead cells is extremely useful as part of our immune system; chronic inflammation drains the body's resources and can lead to illness. Curcumin has been shown to inhibit molecules across our body's incredibly complex inflammatory pathway and can therefore limit the damage it can cause.
2) Arthritis – maybe one of the most common diseases attributed to chronic inflammation, arthritis can be debilitating and excruciating. Arthritis has been shown to respond positively to treatment with curcumin, some studies have even reported it to be as effective as conventional medicines, but without the side effects that conventional medicines cause.
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White shirts are a staple of every wardrobe, but yellow deodorant stains don't have to be. Many deodorants also contain antiperspirant ingredients like aluminum, which reacts with the salts in sweat to cause yellowing in white fabric. While ordinary detergents won't do much for armpit stains, fortunately there is a simple household product you can use to break down the proteins in stains to keep your white shirts looking like new.
Mix ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide with ¼ cup water in a small bowl. Thoroughly soak the yellow stains by pouring the mixture directly onto the shirt.
If it's a sunny day, hang the solution-soaked shirt outside on a clothes line or drape it over a towel-covered table. Leave the shirt in the sun for three to four hours. Periodically apply more solution if the shirt becomes dry. The sun will help evaporate the peroxide—and remove the aluminum buildup with it. If drying the shirt outside isn't possible, allow the soaked shirt to sit inside for at least 1 hour.
Rinse the shirt with cold water until all hydrogen peroxide has been removed. If the stain remains, repeat with a higher concentration of hydrogen peroxide.
Wash the white shirt on a cold cycle. Allow it to air dry.


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The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today international quaterback BJ Coleman and international offensive lineman Quinterrius Eatmon have signed with the team. As per club policy, details of the contracts were not released.
Coleman (6'3 – 231) spent two seasons with the Green Bay Packers after being selected by the team in seventh round (243rd overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft. The Tennessee native spent his rookie campaign on the Packers practice roster after attending training camp and playing four preseason games. He returned to the team for 2013, seeing action in three preseason games.
Last season, Coleman played with the Arena Football League's Arizona Rattlers where he was named AFL Player of the Week following a week seven performance.
Eatmon (6'6 – 310) joins the Riders after attending training camp with Oakland Raiders last season, playing two preseason games. The Prichard, Alabama native originally signed with the team as an undrafted free agent in May, 2015.
Before going pro, Eatmon spent four seasons at South Florida playing 47 career collegiate games.


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Hope Baptist Church is passionate about fulfilling the "Great Commission", Jesus's command to us to "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Matthew 28:19,20)
Missions Support
Hope Baptist Church (HBC) has sent mission teams to Honduras, the Philippines, Cameroon, Moldova and several states in the U.S. HBC supports long term missionaries in Honduras, the Philippines, Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Italy, India and Nigeria. We also support other local churches, evangelists and churches in NC, Missouri, Oklahoma, Idaho and Georgia.


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Washington State Department of Agriculture, with cooperation from the USDA, will survey the state's major winegrape growing regions for four species of destructive moths.
Approximately 1,000 traps will be set for European Grapevine Moth, European Grape Berry Moth, Grape Tortrix, and Grapevine Tortrix. These traps will be placed throughout the state's 13 major winegrape regions between late May and July, according to Mike Klaus, WSDA entomologist and survey coordinator for Eastern Washington.
Trappers will focus on vineyards and will also target backyard grape vines near potential pathways of pest introduction. Klaus said the traps will be checked every two to four weeks during the summer and then taken down in September. Similar WSDA surveys conducted the past two years yielded no detection of the pests.
"Our trappers will have state identification and welcome any questions landowners may have," Klaus added. "We'll be trapping from the San Juan Islands to the Columbia Gorge to Okanogan, but our emphasis will be in Yakima, Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla counties."
The European grapevine moth was found for the first time in the U.S. in 2009 in Napa Valley, a serious threat to California's wine industry. After its initial detection in Napa Valley, the pest has been found in several other counties. Some California growing regions are under quarantine.
In 2013, the USDA's Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released $16.9 million in emergency funding to prevent the spread of European grapevine moth in the Golden State.
If any of the four species of targeted moths are found in the Evergreen State this summer, state agriculture officials may place more traps in the area in an attempt to find the center of the infestation. Officials say they would also consult immediately with state and federal agencies to determine the best course of action, as well as reach out to industry stakeholders.
"We greatly appreciate the focus of the grape pest survey from WSDA," said Vicky Scharlau, executive director, Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers. "The damage potential from these pests, and all pests and diseases, is a huge concern to us and we have to stay vigilant or pay the price."
Klaus emphasized that none of the moth species have been detected in Washington. "The goal of the survey is to protect Washington's grape industry by preventing the establishment of these invasive moths," Klaus said. "We want to detect them as early as possible if any do arrive. If any of these grape pests were to become established here, they could pose a serious threat to our grape and wine industries."
WSDA will also resume a limited survey for grape phylloxera, an aphid-like pest that attacks grape roots. Washington State University and WSDA have detected grape phylloxera at a few locations in Eastern Washington vineyards and backyard grape plantings as recently as 2002.
Grape phylloxera is considered to be the most serious grape pest worldwide, especially on vinifera grapes. California growers have experienced significant losses, sometimes requiring the removal and replanting of entire vineyards. WSDA has cooperated with WSU several times over the last 25 years in surveys for grape phylloxera. However, in Washington, official surveys for the pest have not been conducted since 2002. The control of grape phylloxera is costly and is only achieved after many pesticide applications over several years. Planting resistant rootstocks has been the primary control measure. However, new biotypes in California are known to attack previously resistant rootstocks. Washington vineyards may be vulnerable since they are generally planted on their own nonresistant roots.
In the mid-1990s, a new pest of grapes, the vine mealybug, was found in California. WSUentomologist Doug Walsh has been conducting surveys for vine mealybug along with research on another established mealybug species, the grape mealybug. To date, vine mealybug has not been detected in Washington.
WSDA has a quarantine in effect for both grape phylloxera and vine mealybug to prevent these threats to the Washington winegrape industry from spreading.
Source: Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers news release


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Disable Autocomplete / AutoFill across WHMCS Admin
This topic has already unfortunately been broached on a smaller issue for the SMTP fields in settings, but there is an annoying issue across all of the WHMCS admin, where any browser will autofill / autocomplete the WHMCS admin (or any saved login info) login to any username/password fields in WHMCS. This is extremely annoying in the following cases, to name a few.
- Editing / Viewing a client Profile
- Editing / Viewing custom support ticket fields that contain a username/password field
- Editing / Viewing custom module options that contain a username/password
- Editing / Viewing WHMCS General Settings > SMTP settings
- And many more scenarios.
This can be resolved very easily by either adding a hidden username/password field to the top of the page code to trap this browser autocomplete/autofill or using the autocomplete="off" css setting in the fields above.
This is a very simple fix that will save 100% of WHMCS users grief every day.
Since autocomplete=off turned out to be insufficient for Firefox, I figured out another way to get rid of this
annoying behaviour.
Apache's mod_substitute (https://httpd.apache.org/docs/2.4/mod/mod_substitute.html) can be used to change test/password field type to 'hidden'.
Here are the directives for 6.1.1 (remove line breaks if this website inserts them):
Substitute 's|
SMTP Username	<input type="text" name="smtpusername" size="35" value="">
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SMTP Username	<input type="hidden" name="smtpusername" size="35" value="">
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Substitute 's|
SMTP Password	<input type="password" name="smtppassword" size="20" value="">
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SMTP Password	<input type="hidden" name="smtppassword" size="20" value="">
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Have fun,
Yes! This is SORELY needed.
Yes please fix this. For me the most annoying place is the Yubikey 2 factor field on login.
OMG!!! Thank you for this comment!!!
It made me realise that it was lastpass autofilling much more than just Email and Password (which is weird as that's all the info it should keep). Name Fields and Description (eg Support Departments) were being autofilled.
Once you Edit the LastPass Advanced Settings for the site and check "Disable Autofill" then WHMCS works fine.
I was completely losing my mind and wanted to abandon WHMCS but in the end it was LastPass and a simple fix :)
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Let me bump this again as being something that definitely needs to be addressed. By the way, found another potential solution to this on another site that sounds fairly easy to implement... Simply adding this to the input fields in the forms will prevent LastPass from autofilling them. Please add this as soon as possible!
I thought we shared a hook that we use internally earlier, but we've already found a solution to this by simply adding the below code in a hook in your WHMCS /includes/hooks folder.
Thank you for that post. Just to clarify then, all I have to do is make a file like disable_password_autofill.php in that folder, paste in that code, and that's it? Do I need to activate that hook somewhere in WHMCS?
If I paste in the code to that file I created and then browse back to my WHMCS back end the password and Username fields are still being filled in...
That's correct. WHMCS automatically loads any hooks in that folder, so nothing else necessary.
Sorry, myworks, you are just too fast for me... I edited the post while you were replying before... :)
If I paste in the code to that file I created and then browse back to my WHMCS back end the password and Username fields are still being filled in... See attached image if needed.
Finally got it working properly!
It turns out LastPass has a setting you have to enable in order to force it to respect the autofill=off stuff. For anyone needing this info go to LastPass Preferences > Advanced > Respect AutoComplete=off: allow websites to disable AutoFill.
EDIT: You have to add the tag data-lpignore="true" to the code that myworksdesign provided. I added it to the last section as shown below. Now LastPass no longer autofills the Username or Password forms on my account pages but it still allows me to log into the back end by clicking the LastPass icon in the fields if needed.
- Password <input id="pw" readonly type="password" data-lpignore="true" onfocus="if (this.hasAttribute('readonly')) { this.removeAttribute('readonly'); this.blur(); this.focus(); }" /> </form>
Just wanted to update this topic with a finding that ios12 (Public Beta 4, at least) now tries to suggest a saved password when viewing any client summary/profile page in mobile in the WHMCS Admin - by thinking the Client Select Dropdown (used to switch to view a different client) needs to be autofilled, for some reason.
We opened this issue in a ticket with WHMCS - but in the meantime, it's easy to resolve by simply hiding this dropdown in mobile - it's not like we ever use it anyways (isn't that what the search in the top right of WHMCS is for?).
Attached the updated hooks file to share.


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4th Grade: Zentangles
I officially named this project: "I've Been Tangled" (at least that is what the lesson plan says!). There was lots of "tangling" in the art room in 4th grade for the past few weeks! Students learned all about Zentangle art and Zentangle artists. Zentangles allow the artist lots of creative freedom, but also have structures to them. Zentangle art is formed within an image, either representational or abstract/non-representational. Students could create their own contour image for this project or trace their hands/fingers or use a box of reference pictures. Lots of choices! We also talked about patterns. There were many pre-existing zentangle patterns online that I let students try their hand at. I also let students create their own patterns...again more artistic choices. We did talk a lot about strong contrast..having lots of "filled" areas (which are made by using black sharpie pen/marker). This creates an overall pleasing zentangle. A lot of 4th grade artists blended their own images with references images, which I always encourage if they want to do that. This is something I'd been wanting to try for awhile..and so glad I did..I think this art is just amazing!! The background is a watercolor wash-wet-on-wet colors. I was out of any yellow paint (unfortunately), but I think the colors we did have works very nicely-blue, green, magenta, red, orange and violet.
AWESOME ZENTANGLE ART 4th grade!!!


text: Ilana Masad is an Israeli-American writer and editor living in NYC. She is currently a columnist for McSweeney's and has been published in Four Chambers Press, One Throne Magazine, Tin House's blog and more. In 2013 she received the Rex Warner Literary Prize from Oxford University. She has a story forthcoming in Printer's Row. Find her at ilanamasad.com and @ilanaslightly


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Prior to coming to Norway I did a research project about comics, specifically comparing Norwegian and American comic book design. Through this research I found that finding Norwegian comics was like spotting a Yeti. After countless hours I found that the comic scene had come and gone in Norway in the early 90's. Loving comics the way that I do, I could not simply accept that there was a country where comic books did not exist. I finally found some articles about the newly emerging comic scene in Norway.
These comics are quite different from the action packed superhero comics that are so popular in the states. Now don't get me wrong they have shops packed to the brim with every mainstream comic and game to ever hit the shelves, but I was looking for something more. I wanted to find the comics where the pages ran over with Norwegian humor, dialog, and design. Everything I ever dreamed of existed and not only that, the Oslo Comic Expo was happening while I was in this beautiful country.
The Oslo Comic Expo was start in 2007. Knowing this I was excited to learn that this would be their 10th expo and bigger and better than those before. Also the posters advertising the expo were everywhere! This was going to be great. In a way I was nervous to go to an 'Expo' in another country, because these places can be crowded and disorienting when you understand the language. I was lucky enough to have two Norwegians, Martin and Karl, agree to take us to the expo. Off we went Kari, Kiernan, Martin, Karl, and myself none of us knowing what to expect when we arrived.
After a short ride on the tram we finally arrived. We were greeted by a giant inflatable guy holding a pencil. This looked promising. After weeks of planning we were ready to enjoy everything this expo had to offer, then we spotted it…
There was a tent set up that was about the size of the fireworks tents they set up on the side of the road around the 4th of July back home. Honestly I was shocked, this was not at all what I expected. As we approached the tent it was obvious they were just finishing opening up for the day and we were among the first people there. This was great because they were giving away very thick, hard back books that contained countless excerpts from comics and just artwork in general. There were two books and of course, since they were free, I snagged a copy of each book. (I didn't find out until later that these books aren't even in Norwegian they are in Swedish. Thank goodness for google translate and my simple appreciation of the art and design these books contain.)
Once we made it inside we quickly noticed that not only were there Norwegian comics for sale here, but most tables were manned by the actual creators of these comics. We got to see people working on storyboards for comics that were in progress and one guys even drew a small doodle in a comic we purchased.
While the larger tables had very expensive hard back comics/graphic novels, the smaller tables had a much more cost effective approach. The comics were small and easy to hold in your hands. They were printed on cost effective materials and easily reproducible. These comics reminded of zines in a way (small, self-published magazines). They had clearly made an original and then most likely copied the pages, folded them in half, and then either stapled or sewed the middle to hold them together. They were nothing fancy, but they contained the heart and soul of their creators.
I saw many things I would have loved to purchase, however I learned a valuable lesson. Creating something that you are passionate about AND being able to offer it to the public at an affordable price WHILE making it personal is the key to leaving a lasting impression and a sense of awe in all who get to experience it.
Thank you Oslo Comic Expo for showing me what it is I truly treasure about comics, the people behind them.


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QGW Series – IEI's IPC powered by QNAP
- Cloud-based IPC consist of: Proven industrial hardware from IEI and QNAP software package: Linux based QTS OS, pre-installed software and standardized tools
- Models: Compact and powerful embedded PC and fanless panel PC
- Advantages: No license fees, wide range, easy software configuration
- Features: Remote Device Management, virtualization, data security/backup, private/public cloud management
- IIoT and Industry 4.0
- Gateway function
- Edge computing
Cloud-based IPC
ICP Deutschland offers under the brand IEI the new QGW series (QTS-GateWay) as cloud-based IPCs. The hardware of IEI and the software know-how of QNAP are successfully combined in the cloud-based IPC. IEI has been convincing for 20 years as the leading hardware manufacturer of industrial computers. QNAP, the market leader in NAS systems, complements the QGW series with a software package specifically designed for IIoT, consisting of a Linux-based QTS operating system, preinstalled software and standardized tools. The results of this in-house teamwork are QTS-Gateways, which sustain the progressive digitization and networking of processes, machines and systems. True to the motto IEI x QNAP, ICP offers its customers solutions for the IIoT and the age of industry 4.0. The advantages of the cloud-based IPC are versatile: No license fees, wide range of gateway solutions, standardized tools and easy software configuration. With the integrated QTS operating system functions like remote device management, virtualization, data security and backup as well as private and public cloud management are instantly implemented. With this, ICP gives system integrators and software providers an open and cost-effective platform, which is both standardized and flexible, so that a large number of customer-specific IIoT solutions can be realized in different application fields. The choice of cloud-based IPC ranges from compact and powerful embedded PCs to fanless panel PCs. ICP supports the entire implementation process, project-based, with technical documentation and provides important know-how transfer.


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Okay, in case you didn't see the introduction, the concept is that each day up to and including the 31st of July, I'll be posting six of the most memorable moments from DC Comics' 75-year history. On the 31st, you folks will get a chance to pick your Top 10 out of the 100 choices. I'll tabulate the votes and I'll debut the Top 75 Most Memorable Moments in DC Comics History starting on August 8th. In the meantime, feel free to post suggestions for moments you think should be featured either at our Twitter account (twitter.com/csbg), our Facebook page (facebook.com/comicsshouldbegood) or just e-mail me (email@example.com)!
Here's the next six moments! And click here for the master list of all the moments posted so far!
NOTE: Each day of moments will almost certainly contain some spoilers for past comic books, plus each day might include content that originally appeared in "Mature Readers Only" comics, so be forewarned!
17. Death of Supergirl (Crisis on Infinite Earths #7)
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Marv Wolfman and George Perez give Superman's cousin an extremely heroic, heartfelt send-off in this touching moment from Crisis on Infinite Earths.
18. Is Batman a man or a fiend from hell? (Batman #244)
This is how awesome Batman #244 is - this isn't even the last moment from this Denny O'Neil/Neal Adams classic. Still, in terms of "wow, Batman is awesome?" you don't get much cooler than the reaction Ra's gives him here.
19. The revelation of the Fourth Man (Planetary #12)
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All throughout the series, Warren Ellis and John Cassaday laid hints as to who the mysterious "Fourth Man" of Planetary was - here, Elijah Snow discovers the truth - the man he has been searching for has been him all along!
20. Superman reveals his secret identity to Lois Lane (Action Comics #662)
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You know, oddly enough, the actual PROPOSAL (and acceptance) between Lois and Clark really is not all that memorable (and as such, won't be on the list), but the reveal of his identity sure was. A job well done by Roger Stern and Bob McLeod...
21. Earth-2 is discovered! (Flash #123)
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In this important issue, Gardner Fox and Carmine Infantino introduce the concept of TWO Earths to work in the fact that DC had had previous incarnations of the Flash, Green Lantern, etc. This is the first meeting of heroes from both worlds.
22. Gordon and Batman's alliance begins (Batman #404)
As awesome as Batman Year One was, only this last scene was actually included more or less word for word in the film Batman Begins. It's a beautifully memorable ending by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli.


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During the summer months, the University of Ottawa opens its doors to give the youth in our community a chance to learn and explore in the safe, friendly and bilingual setting of the Gee-Gees Summer Camps. These specially designed programs allow children of all ages to take part in a variety of sports, games, activities and recreational swims. The chants, laughter and friendly banter of campers and counselors are now a staple of campus life in the summer months.
All our summer camps include an all-you-can-eat experience at the university's cafeteria, as well as a daily recreational swim in our Olympic-size pool.
Note: All camps run rain or shine.
Specialized Sports Camps
Specialized camps offer sport-specific high-performance instruction for participants of all skill levels. Campers will receive instruction from Gee-Gees varsity athletes and coaches, giving them the highest quality instruction in the region. These camps will tailor instruction through age and skill specific group instruction; all while provided with continuous evaluation. These camps are truly for anyone looking to develop their athletic skills in any given sport.
Sports Camps
Our sports camps are for campers looking to gain athletic, leadership, artistic and social skills. These camps have a high camper to counselor ratio and take part in weekly activities and our weekly Friday show, where our Dance & Cheer camps perform. With all the learning and discoveries come incredible memories.


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Detroit Club ready for next act with multi-million dollar renovation
When members of the newly-renovated Detroit Club walk into the four-story historic building at Cass and Fort, they'll see a mix of old school charm with modern amenities.
New owners Emre and Lynn Uralli purchased the 45,000-square-foot private club in 2014. The real estate developers updated or renovated every room in the building, which was established in 1882.
The private Detroit Club had only a few members left when the Urallis purchased it. Now after a multi-million dollar facelift they have begun accepting applications for new members. Membership includes access to the private cigar lounge, library, banquet and special event rooms, luxury overnight rooms, spa and fitness center and more.
Lynn Uralli says that while changes and updates were made, they took care to keep the integrity of the decor "as close to the original and the era that it was created."
"When you walk in, there are obviously some elements that need to be new, but you feel like you're walking into a time warp a little bit," she said. "And that was the intent. We wanted you to feel like you're walking into something from 100 years ago, and you feel special."
Uralli says they're going to see how things flow with 300 members, and if there's room they may allow up to 500.
The club's ground floor is home to the Grille Room, a 64-seat restaurant and bar that is open to the public for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Lynn Uralli says when she purchased the building, the restaurant had white walls and a ton of taxidermy. Inspired by a trip she took to Paris, the space today is decked in warmer, dark tones with solid furniture, rich hardwood floors and romantic lighting.
Opening Jan. 22, this is the only room in the Detroit Club that is available to the general public. Dining reservations are required. Details on the restaurant's menu and chef aren't available yet, but diners can expect a house burger, steaks and an "upscale" menu for both lunch and dinner.
Also on the ground floor are two telephone booths in the front lobby. The owners are asking restaurant guests and members to only make calls and send texts in these booths, and not anywhere else. Laptops and tablet use must be kept to the members-only library.
A glass counter filled with artifacts from the club's history is also in the lobby. A large stationary cigar lighter is mounted to a post. Today, cigars can only be enjoyed in the designated cigar lounge on the third floor, which is located above the alley that separates the Detroit Club from the former Free Press building. The third floor is also home to the billiards room and the lush Presidential Ballroom.
Speaking of which, Presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman and Eisenhower are said to have all visited the Detroit Club during their terms.
The second floor has additional ballrooms and special event spaces. These rooms can accommodate 250-1600 guests.
Accessible via a grand staircase or a very tiny elevator, the fourth floor has 10 luxury overnight rooms, each bigger than the next. These, like the special event spaces, are available to members and their friends and family. The overnight rooms each have unique decor; many have clawfoot tubs and all have smart televisions.
Once upon a time the Detroit Club, which used to be open to men only, had a bowling alley in the basement, but for the past several years it was largely used for storage. For the re-do, plaster walls were torn down to reveal beautiful brickwork and doorway arches.
The Urallis built a private spa and fitness center here with state-of-the-art gym equipment, treatment rooms (massage and facials) and a co-ed hot tub. Each of the men's and women's locker rooms also have small saunas.
The Detroit Club, which employs just over 100 people, is at 712 Cass, Detroit. Call (313) 338-3222 for reservations to the Grille Room. Visit thedetroitclub.com for more information or to apply for membership.
Twitter: @melodybaetens


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Our mission is to provide best-in-class connectivity solutions to our clients. This is why we form long-term strategic partnerships to deliver most innovative and reliable M2M/IoT services available.
EMnify's Mobile Core network and all network infrastructure is virtualized and operated as a cloud service in the AWS cloud. With Amazon, we are sure that our network will always be up and running, enabling endless scalability and providing highest level of security.
Able Device, a pioneer in SIM-based IoT and M2M application technology, and EMnify produce an innovative product – SIMbae Key Exchange Manager (S-KEM), that resides on EMnify SIMs to securely transfer IoT app security keys to devices.
waylay.io, the rules engine for smart connected device solutions and EMnify, successfully integrated their platforms to make the Internet Of Things even smarter. EMnify integration extends Waylay's visibility into the mobile connectivity, and enriches the set of automation and notification use cases that can be built.


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Scientists spend many years in the labs to find something new that can make lives of human beings simple and faster. Human beings are the only living beings who can utilize their brain productively and it is very evident from the level that we humans have grown from nothing to everything. Today we have everything that can make our lives …Read More »


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Patricia Marie series
Jeannie Motherwell grew up in a home fully invested in Abstract Expressionism and Color Field painting; her father Robert Motherwell and stepmother Helen Frankenthaler were pillars of that milieu. She studied painting at Bard College and the Art Students League in New York.
When I began painting in college, I learned a lot from my professors. Clearly, I had also gathered a wealth of knowledge from Helen and my father. But it wasn't until a couple of years post graduation, that I decided to spend two winters in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where I had a studio on the bay. I had summered every year there, so it was a natural haven for me to find out what I was made of. The first winter I was there, a tragic accident occurred with one of the local fishing boats. I was friendly with several of its crew, all of whom perished. The morning before the Patricia Marie sank, I was riding my bike through town. When passing by the local bar, a friend of mine called out to me to come join him for a drink. (Fishermen, I quickly learned, are on their own timetable). I had a coke, instead. He mentioned he would be going back out to sea early the next morning. He tried to buy me another coke, as if to say he wanted to talk more with someone on land before heading back to sea; he pulled out a huge wad of hundred dollar bills. When I declined, he said, "gee, I can't even give my money away!" That was the last time I saw him. They didn't recover his body for several days, but the first thing of his they did recover was his wallet. I found that so ironic. As the town began its mourning, I was driven to make a stack of abstract paintings about this community tragedy. They were my "elegies" to the Patricia Marie and the town of Provincetown. I had become so close to the locals during this first winter that I wanted to share my vision of what had happened. I realized, as I painted furiously, that I had made my first 'body of work' that had my own signature — not Dad's and not Helen's. That was the pivotal moment that enabled me to return to NYC the following year to resume a career in painting.
—Based on "'Never Give Up the Joy and Awe of Exploration,' An interview with painter Jeannie Motherwell," interviewer: Kit Kennedy, San Francisco Peace and Hope, Issue 3
2004 - 2003
The work from this period intimates abstracted landscapes and seascapes inspired by the Province Lands on Cape Cod where I have spent many a summer. With digital photography and other mixed media, my collages incorporate acrylic paint and vibrant color with earlier themes and imagery.
2003 - 2004
In early 2003 my work took a new direction. It characterizes the push-pull of a horizon line while maintaining the abstract. There is less emphasis on black and more emphasis on painterliness. There is still a daydream quality throughout.
Build Your Own Roads
. . . build your roads on today because tomorrow's ground
is too uncertain for plans and futures . . .
—Veronica Shoffstall
Eve's Call
the constant longing
some nebulous notion of Want
—James Banks
Ships Lost At Sea
I had a moment last night
across the continent
the entire way . . .
—Mitchell Korn
Despair (Inspiration for Giotto)
to be held no more
by hands that can
never relax
for fear they will drop you
and even to put
your name to one side
like a broken toy
to wish wishes no longer
—Rainer Maria Rilke
Fer John
Why skimp when God comes to Earth
in the flesh to know what flesh knows,
what we often long to forget or ignore
or pretend has not happened
—John Dalton
Eyes look take a look
Eyes look take a look
All remains silent and softly all
A night for shadows and up-collared connections.
The Connection.
And if one hides —
It is most necessary to hide!
—James Banks
Awarded Best in Show at the 2002 Annual Open Juried Photography Show, Stebbins Gallery, Cambridge MA
Spilled Milk
". . . that someone would say
such a
thing about me, that I'm like
a cow who gives the most beautiful milk—
and then kicks over the bucket!"
—Anne-Marie Levine
During the summer, I painted by the sea. The view from my studio window of 30 years is that of a huge expansive bay. In "Spilled Milk," the view is coupled with my rendition of despair, inspired by Giotto's "vices and virtues" figures at his chapel in Padua. The imagery speaks of the uncertainty of my life long summer home, which was subsequently sold.
The Harbor Lies In Silence
If the harbor lies in silence
And the fog is thick as creme
Forms lost as hazy edges
Dissolve into the sea
And sleep takes us not to depths
Where we'd like to be
—James Banks
Side By Side
Make a connection
But that's a rare one
beneath the black sky
They have no need to wander out of the night
—James Banks
Just To Rise Again
Water fresh
And running quickly between
Romantic cliffs
Then settling for a breath
Just to run again.
Leaves of sun
And floating gently down
To romantic cliffs
Settling for a breath
Just to rise again.
—James Banks
The Window Series
This is a series of collages entitled "Window." The entire series is a variation on a theme from my earlier collage, "Georgia On My Mind." All of them were inspired by Georgia O'Keefe's paintings.
The Rosetta Series
Each collage from this series uses repeat images of a woman named Rosetta. The image of her face was taken in the early 1920s.


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We provide learning experiences to enhance the public's understanding of farming and demonstrate how food can be produced in a sustainable way. These include: Adult learning workshops – in three broad areas: horticulture, eco-building, food and cookery; Children's activities – including Forest School, vegetable growing and theatre workshops; School visits – primary and secondary; Employee volunteering/team building. Why learn with us? The Farm is a real-life example of community-owned organic agriculture; Specialists in particular areas of expertise lead our workshops and visits, be they our own staff or carefully-selected tutors; Many of our workshops and activities are 'hands-on', so you can learn by doing; Learning takes place in the setting of a working farm, so it is easier to see how what you learn might be applied in the real world; We are located in beautiful surroundings overlooking Chew Lake; We have a purpose-built yurt for the indoor elements of our workshops and visits; there are also toilets, hand-wash, and tea and coffee-making facilities; The farm provides an opportunity for you to socialise with other members of your community. Also offers box scheme for local delivery
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@aterkel Just 2 Dem women govs now. Both are retiring. NH is the ONLY state where Dem women are running in 2012 http://huff.to/NU9Xvw
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Workshop objectives
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Tea Party Pot Calling the Tea Kettle Black
It pays to throw a Tea Party: Business, politics merge for leaders
Mon Apr 26, 5:05 pm ET
Whatever ultimate political effect that Tea Party conservatism has on the country, one thing is increasingly clear: Being a high-profile leader of the small-government movement is very big business.
Oy! Where do I start!!??
Was watching my tivo'd Hannity Show on the Faux News network this evening and it caused me to have to write something about delusional minds that are at Faux News these days.
Republican Strategy of the 80's
Thomm mentioned an article in the WSJ regarding what the Republicans had to do to gain power again. Spend, cut taxes and raise the deficet then run on budget and fiscal conservatism when the Dems have to pay down debt and raise taxes. Where is this article?
man, i am a deliver driver here in dallas tx.everyday i pray they bring you back.did you know that rep.have taken over the air waves in this city.what happen to freedom of speak.how long do we have before the world wide web is gone i think it can happen..keep up the good work i miss you guy,s
Bumper Stickers - Simple and Direct
Get better at this Progressives. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - PAY YOUR TAXES
A four letter word to replace "free" - is "FAIR"
free trade? how about FAIR trade?
This is America... can we do this? - Thom repeatedly makes the astute point that "free trade" is a brainwash -
and it's SO easy to sell it to Americans - the average "Joe" equates it with "freedom". Easy sale. Our dads died in combat to protect our freedom as Americans. but what is freedom?
while multinational corps equate Freedom with "Free increase the bottom line at any cost. Free to bend the rules and kill the competition in any way possible. Free to escape responsibility because of corporate protections."
First settlement
Actually neither the Spanish, French nor British were the first settlements (sorry Erik). It was the Native Americans at least thousands of years before them and if it wasn"t for their European diseases, they wouldn't have been so quick to conquer North, Central and South America. Just a detail. : )
iPhone prototype
The new iPhone prototype found in a bar in Redwood CitySo a tech blogger walks into a bar and finds the next iPhone prototype. Stop me if you've heard this one…Seriously, Gizmodo may have gotten the significant scoop on the rest of the tech journalism universe with a fortuitous discovery of just what seems to be a prototype of the next iPhone (iPhone 4G?). It was really found it in a Redwood City bar by a Gizmodo reporter.
Good people...
Timeless messages Charlotte Iserbyt - Deliberate Dumbing Down of the World
and "MAD" from "Network......
We Are All in This Together, Economically
A Capital Idea Part 2: We Are All in This Together, Economically
"Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realise we cannot eat money." ~ Cree Indian Proverb. (From Thom Hartmann via David Walker)


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Results and lessons from PURE: grapevine
Monday, March 9, 2015
Several IPM solutions have been tested in Europe. The solutions are not simple treatments, but new concepts and approaches. The objective is the combination of different techniques having partial efficacy on pests and diseases in a systemic approach.
The first report details IPM solutions adapted and combined according to the socio-economic and environmental condition of each single grape growing region in Europe.
The second report shows the impact of the innovative IPM systems modifying the overall sustainability of the complete vineyard system.


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One of the buildings on Jupiter Island is the Regency, located in Tequesta Florida. The Regency is a 5-story oceanfront building offering a total of 40 units, as beautiful ocean views, covered parking, and a heated pool. The Regency is one of the closest condominium buildings to the Jupiter Island bridge, making it literally seconds from the amenities of the Jupiter-Tequesta area. Coral Cove is one of Jupiter's most popular beaches and is only a short bike ride down Beach Road from the Regency on Jupiter Island. There are currently only 2 units for sale at the Regency, one for $425,000, the other for $475,000 making these some of the most affordable condominiums on Jupiter Island. Both units have 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the less expensive of the two actually boasts the most square footage of 1,310, the other has 1,144 square feet of living space. Jupiter Island is one of the most desired places to live in Florida, take a look at these condominiums today.
Jupiter Island is one of the nicest and most exclusive areas of the country. The location is wonderful, nestled between the treasure coast and the palm beaches. The tree lined Jupiter Island streets help shield the beautiful estates from view. Yet once on the Island you'll know why Jupiter Island is so sought after when you see the beautiful ocean and intracoastal views.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Jupiter Island Florida - Regency Condominiums
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Chris Garber, eighth-grade Class of '08, has launched the Nueva Connection Challenge! — a friendly competition to see which class can create the most new alumni connections.
Tuition, Financial Awards, and the Sunshine Fund
Expanding opportunities is in Nueva's identity. The Nueva community strives to make education for the gifted child possible—and therefore affordable—for families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Nueva is proud to have a need-blind admissions process, meaning students are admitted regardless of their financial need. Currently more than $4 million in need-based awards is given to families annually.
Tuition Rates 2019-2020
|Tuition & Fees
*Includes technology program fees.
**Includes technology program fees, lunch, and Caltrain Go Pass.
How to Apply for a Financial Award
Nueva uses the School and Student Services (SSS) platform to
process all applications for tuition financial awards.
The Nueva School's recipient code is 5473
- Be prepared. Applying for financial awards requires your family to complete your income taxes by early February.
- Apply online with School and Student Services (SSS) and complete the Parents' Financial Statement and a Household Budget by January 10, 2020.
- All required forms and records should be uploaded directly to SSS by February 7, 2020. All documents are required to receive a financial award:
- 2019 Federal Income Tax Return, including all pages, forms, and schedules.
Note: See Admissions FAQ for information about using a preliminary draft of your return.
- Your completed 2018 Federal Income Tax Return.
Note: This is not required for returning families if submitted previously.
- All 2019 W-2 and 1099 forms.
- November and December paystubs for each wage-earning parent or guardian.
- IRS Form 4506-T, signed and dated.
Note: Returning families need to submit a financial award application each year since awards do not automatically renew.
Reduced IQ Testing and Application Fees for Applicants
The process of applying for reduced fees is a separate process from applying for a Financial Award. If you have any questions about reduced fees, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Additional Financial Awards for Enrolled Students
In order to enable full engagement in our wide range of school programs and activities, Nueva also offers awards with selected additional school-related expenses. Students receiving tuition financial awards may apply for an award from The Sunshine Fund, Alumni Trip Fund, and/or Nueva Parents Association Social Fund. These programs provide limited financial awards for participation in school programs. More information about Nueva's financial awards program can be found as printable PDFs below.
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Affording an Education at The Nueva School
Financial Awards Programs at Nueva
Financial Award Key Dates
Friday, January 10, 2020
PFS Applications Due
Friday, February 7, 2020
Supplemental Documents Due
Friday, February 14, 2020
FA Re-enrollment Contracts & Awards Released
Friday, February 21, 2020
FA Re-enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Decision and Financial Award Letters Mailed
Friday, March 20, 2020
Financial Award Decision Emails Sent at 4:00 pm
Friday, March 27, 2020
PreK-4 Enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due at 10:00 am
Grades 5-12 Enrollment Contracts and Deposits Due at 12 noon
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The Nueva School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Nueva does not discriminate on the basis of these factors in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial award programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
Drew Willoughby
Class of 2009
"In 2008, my family was among about 10% of Nueva families whose primary earner lost their job in the wake of the financial crisis. If not for donors that fund financial awards at Nueva, I would not have been able to finish my schooling here. I want thank them, both for my own time at Nueva, and on behalf of all those students who may not yet be able to understand the profound impact donors have on their lives. I feel so fortunate to have been able to attend this school, and am grateful to be a part of this community every day."
Read Alumni Stories in Nueva News
For Nueva students studying Japanese, "Doshisha" has a special meaning. This is especially true for the more than 500 students who over the years have participated in the exchange program that has grown from one high school to four middle and high schools in and around Kyoto.
When Laena Wilder was 10 years old, a walk down San Francisco's Market Street with her Nueva art teacher Barbara Marino and her best friend set fire to a passion that would drive the rest of her life.
It's a long, winding road from Uganda to Nueva, but Marissa Maimone, associate teacher and middle school alum, found her way back.
"My years at Nueva were the best three years of my intellectual life," upper school teacher and eighth-grade class of 2001 alum Lee Holtzman said. "Ever since I left Nueva, it was always the biggest part of me. Which is odd because I was only here for three years." After only one week at the school, Lee identified the need for Nueva to expand from a PreK–8 school to PreK–12. "The end of my first week at Nueva (I started in sixth grade, so I was eleven), I went into the Head of School's office, sat down, and said 'You need to start a high school, because I need to go there!'"
Judee Brasesco has the unique perspective of seeing how Nueva shaped two generations of students in her family. When she learned about the Nueva School in the 1970s, she had two school-aged children, Jill Brasesco Thomsen ('77 sixth-grade graduate) and J.D. Brasesco ('80 sixth-grade graduate). Last spring, Judee's oldest grandsons, Scott Brasesco '18 and Chip Thomsen '18, graduated from Nueva, and her youngest grandson, Jack B., is now an eleventh grader at Nueva.
When Andrew Lam (eighth grade,'01) visited the Upper School with his father last year, he was thrilled to see learning in progress. "There was stuff all over the floor," he said. "An intentional mess of art and science projects where kids were learning and exploring." He was happy to see that the culture of exploration and the freedom to make and learn from mistakes were still part of the school he loved so much.
The Bridge Experience Task Force
1) To explore the idea of a Nueva Gap Year Program.
2) The task force determined that Nueva is well positioned to provide graduates with a unique gap year experience, and the task force was charged with defining and launching the program.
"As you embark on your journey from here, I just wanted to warn you: you may end up back here."
Lee Holtzman — upper school history of science teacher and Nueva alum — shared these opening remarks as she welcomed the Class of 2018 at their first official alumni gathering earlier this month. Just two days after graduates flipped their tassels and tossed their caps, they gathered at the upper school for a brunch to embrace their new official status as Nueva alums.


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Consumers paid out £24 million last year to wind farm owners who had to switch off their turbines because the conditions meant they could not operate, the Government has admitted.
The Tory MP for Rugby, Mark Pawsey, said many payments were being made because it was often too breezy for turbines to work as the electricity grid could not cope with the power that they generated in high winds. In other cases, turbines have been switched off because there is not enough wind.
He said it was left to energy consumers to pick up the tab in the form of higher energy bills.
In a question to Energy Minister Charles Hendry, he said: "My constituents in Rugby who face applications for wind farms will be concerned about reports that turbines are switched off at times of high wind speed because the current infrastructure is unable to handle the amount of electricity is generated.
"What steps are you taking to protect consumers from this increase in their electricity bills?"
Mr Hendry played down the millions paid to wind farm owners, saying that the £24 million accounted for just 10% of the total amount of "constraint payments" – compensation offered to providers when they have to shut down.
He said: "About £250 million were paid last year in constraint payments of which only 10%, £24 million, were paid to the wind sector. The Government… is trying to ensure that there are upgrades in many parts of the country to ensure the power can get to where it needs to be."
Speaking outside the Commons chamber, Mr Pawsey said he supported the Government's efforts to increase the renewable sources of energy but added consumers should not have to pick up unnecessary costs.
He said: "Millions are being blown because it is too windy. I am a supporter of the Government intentions to increase renewable energy but it does seem daft because wind farm owners are having to be compensated when they are turned off. We are trying to turn people over to renewable energy but it doesn't seem to make much sense."
In October, a written question from Tory MPs Simon Kirby and Steve Brine found that wind farms across the UK were told to shut down for 37 days between January and mid-September 2011.


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