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The make-ldif utility generates LDIF data based on a template file.
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The make-ldif utility can be used to generate LDIF data based on a template file. The utility allows you to construct any amount of realistic sample data that is suitable for use in applications, such as performance and scalability testing, or to attempt to reproduce a problem observed in a production environment.
The make-ldif utility accepts an option in either its short form (for example, -o ldifFile) or its long form equivalent (for example, --ldifFile ldifFile).
Specify the path to the LDIF file to which the generated data should be written. This is a required option.
Specify the integer value that should be used to seed the random number generator. If a random seed is provided, then generating data based on the same template file with the same seed will always generate exactly the same LDIF output. If no seed is provided, then the same template file will likely generate different LDIF output each time it is used.
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Display command-line usage information for the utility and exit without making any attempt to run the command.
Display the version information for the directory server.
The following examples show how to use the directory server commands. You can use the commands on any UNIX, Linux, or Windows system that has at least the Java SE 5 (at least Sun version 1.5.0_08, preferably the latest version of Java SE 6) runtime environment installed on its target system. See Directory Server System Requirements in Sun OpenDS Standard Edition 2.0 Installation Guide for more information.
The following command creates an LDIF file using the template (-t), writes to an output file (-o), and specifies the random seed (-s). For Windows platforms, enter the file paths to your output LDIF file (for example, -o path\to\Example.ldif) and to your template file (for example, -t install-dir\config\MakeLDIF\example.template).
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$ make-ldif -o /path/to/sample.ldif -s 0 \ -t install-dir/config/MakeLDIF/example.template Processed 1000 entries Processed 2000 entries Processed 3000 entries Processed 4000 entries Processed 5000 entries Processed 6000 entries Processed 7000 entries Processed 8000 entries Processed 9000 entries Processed 10000 entries LDIF processing complete. 10003 entries written
The example.template file (located in the installation directory under install-dir/config/MakeLDIF) contains a variable that sets the number of entries generated by the make-ldif tool. You can change the number to create a very large sample LDIF file for your tests.
Open the example.template file, and change the numusers variable. By default, the variable is set to 10001. In this example, set the variable to 1000001:
define suffix=dc=example,dc=com define maildomain=example.com define numusers=1000001 ...
Rerun the make-ldif command:
$ make-ldif -o /path/to/sample.ldif -s 0 \ -t install-dir/config/MakeLDIF/example.template ... Processed 999000 entries Processed 1000000 entries LDIF processing complete. 1000003 entries written
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Energy Services of America Corporation (NYSE: ESA) announced today that the Company has commenced a warrant exchange offer and has provided warrant holders with an offer to purchase, a letter of transmittal and other documents containing details as to how they may participate in the exchange offer. The Company is offering to exchange all of the Company's outstanding warrants at a ratio of one share of its common stock for every 8 1/2 warrants tendered. The warrant exchange offer commenced on June 1, 2011, and will continue for a period of 20 business days from June 1, 2011. The exchange offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 29, 2011. In the event that a unit purchase option issued to the Company's underwriter at the time of the Company's initial public offering is exercised and the underlying warrants are tendered during the exchange offer period, the Company will issue one share of common stock for every 9 warrants tendered.
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Sequences VI Real Time Art Festival, Reykjavic, 5-14 April
By Oliver Basciano
It's a bit disconcerting to come out of your hotel room and discover a queue of people waiting outside a neighbouring room. The establishment seemed respectable enough when I checked in. In reality there was nothing tawdry going on: these were punters waiting to enter, one-by-one, Hans Rosenström's sound installation, one of a number of works and performances that took place around Reykjavik as part of the city's biannual Sequences 'Real Time Art Festival'. Saturday night was the penultimate one of the event, curated by Markús Þór Andrésson, and the evening centred around Hótel Holt, a decaying old dame of a place; all oak paneling and rich soft carpets.
Room 206 was almost identical to my own, except dangling above the desk chair, which had been moved out to the middle to room to face the bedroom mirror, was a set of headphones. As one placed these on the lights dimmed by themselves and a spoken-word narration started. It wasn't what was said that was so unsettling however. (It was in Icelandic, though the translated script, which I read afterwards, reminded me of the oddity of a hotel room, part public space, part private: 'A constant movement of people, coming and going. Unpacking and packing. Dressing. Undressing. Showering. Sleeping. Dreaming.') Rather, it was the uncannily spatially accurate surround sound that made it seem that the speaker had come from the bathroom and was walking behind my chair. So much so that I – and others I spoke to after – reported entirely psychosomatic feelings of having our hair or shoulder touched. The work played on hauntological themes – that a building be inhabited with the echoes of previous events – and the slipperiness of defining memory and emotion.
It was a relief then to get down to the general bonhomie of the bar and lobby. The former was packed with regulars from Reykjavik's inordinately large (given the country's population is only about 320,000) art scene, gathered round the fireplace as a band led the crowd in a sing-song of old Icelandic communist songs. I can't exactly tell you how this fitted in with the festival's wider preoccupation with the everyday, but it was a lovely, rather heartwarming scene nonetheless.
Out in the lobby a treasure hunt was being organised but rather than get roped in, I headed next door to the library to see artist Magnús Logi Kristinsson stuck in a box. Kristinsson's works tend to be durational tests of physical stamina, putting his body in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. Here the artist's suited and booted leg stuck out from an appropriately sized hole in the front of his white-painted, wooden container; an arm from another. It had a cruel absurdity to it: objectifying the body and challenging the audience's generally mirthful reaction.
A few glasses of wine and a performance by Úlfur Grönvold – in which the artist took his top off, taped a phone directory to his feet, and proceeded to bounce back and forth drawing in marker pen on two sheets of taped-up paper – later (and before I was tempted to eviscerate the hotel's vast floor-to-ceiling whiskey cabinet, and my bank account by measure), it was back up the creaking lift, this time to room 413. Here Rebekka Erin Moran had a film-based installation, in which she projected a blank 16mm film through a circular prism of varying coloured Perspex. The end result was a light image that looked very much like the standard 'beachball' wait curser on an Apple Mac. It was a simple enough premise – a nod to the frustration of waiting – nicely complicated by the use of old analogue technology. This room had previously been used in the production of another commission. A short while before the start of the festival, Ragnar Kjartansson had checked himself in to the suite for a one-night stay. During that period he painted a series of self-portraits using the hotel mirrors. These were hung in the lobby aside the hotel's permanent collection of older, often naïve, paintings, which include work by the artist's grandfather, who went by the same name. A self-reflective series, they were simultaneously melancholic and uplifting in their mediation of time passing, aging and the process of older generations giving over to younger ones.
A review of the full programme of exhibitions, installations and performances that formed Sequences VI will appear in the June issue of ArtReview magazine.


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Graph of U.S. job losses in post-WWII recessions relative to peak-employment month. The red line represents the change in U.S. employment in the 25 months since it peaked in December 2007.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, abbreviated ARRA and commonly referred to as "the Stimulus," is an economic stimulus package enacted by the 111th United States Congress in February 2009. The measures are nominally worth $787 billion.
Of these, $288 Billion went into tax cuts, most of which went into personal savings as Americans finally realized that they had run up too much debt to continue their spending spree.
The $144 Billion that went into state and local fiscal relief was totally insufficient, as states continue to layoff teachers and close parks (and, e.g., the California university system is talking of imposing a 32% increase in in-state tuitions).
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The result of all this was a continuing hemorrhaging of American jobs.
By comparison, China spent $44 Billion on intercity railroad lines in 2008 and $88 Billion on these railroads in 2009 – out of a total of $600 Billion 2009 stimulus budget devoted to job creation.
From the looks of things (see post below), China seems to have solved its unemployment problems for the moment, which in turn gives a shot in the arm to the 35% of its economy due to consumer spending. By comparison, 75% of the U.S. economy is based on consumer spending (counting the 5% selling houses), and those Americans who have become unemployed can no longer consume at the torrid rate they had in the past.
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|January 1
|12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
|January 2-3-4
|8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Phone: 514 868-3832
Picnics at Space for Life
Jardin botanique and Insectarium
Although picnicking is not allowed in the gardens, we do have some specially designated picnic areas on both sites and at the Frédéric Back Tree Pavilion.
Boîte à lunch room (dining area for groups)
- 80 seats
- Offered for groups, by reservation: 514 868-3000
Please note: There is a $3 charge for children under age 4 who use this service (children 4 and under are admitted to the Jardin botanique free of charge).


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In E. L. Doctorow's novel "Homer and Langley", based on Manhattan's notorious Fifth Avenue compulsively hoarding Collyer brothers, Doctorow first introduces his character Homer as he is losing his sight. Homer is keen to notice the gradual fade out. Individual details are lost, then whole images are distorted, and finally he is completely blind. In the darkness he can hear a sound made by an ice skater that was always present but never noticed: "a soft sound though full of intention, a deeper tone than you'd expect made by the skate blades, perhaps for having sounded the resonant basso under the ice, scoot scut, scoot scut."
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Presidio restaurant Commissary fuses Spain and California
Chef Traci Des Jardins turns an old mess hall into restaurant mixing new S.F. and old Spain
History presses in as you drive through the Presidio to the Commissary, a partnership between chef Traci Des Jardins and the Presidio Trust.
The rows of brick buildings with generous porches stretch along a long road intersected by a sidewalk that forms symmetrical patches of manicured grass, the landscape equivalent of a line of soldiers standing at attention.
The restaurant, in a former mess hall built in 1895, is on a stretch known as Infantry Row, adjacent to the Main Parade Ground. There's been a concerted effort to preserve elements of its past, including light fixtures from an old gymnasium on the base and recycled Douglas fir tabletops in the 112-seat dining room.
The Spanish-influenced food, overlaid with a modern California sensibility, also dovetails with the roots of the Presidio, a military reservation founded in 1776 as Spain's northernmost outpost in the New World.
On my first visit, a month after opening, the idea seemed forced, as if the connection was logical on paper but not in the execution. The food felt as if it came from the brain instead of the soul.
However, with each successive visit, the connection between the food and the concept began to feel more natural.
On the first visit, for example, roast chicken ($25) was smeared with dates and almonds, topped with frisee and placed in a straight-sided tapas dish. It looked cramped and was difficult to eat.
However, last week, on a fourth visit, the chicken, now arranged on a white plate and accompanied by a slice of grilled bread spread with a chicken liver mousse, was more appetizing and thought out. It captured the link between Spain and San Francisco, but felt natural and modern rather than gimmicky.
Other dishes improved as well. The sweet pea and ham croquetas ($9) that were gummy on the first visit turned into a surprise package of crushed peas that practically tumbled out of the fried coating on the fourth. It was like a totally different dish and showed that the staff was finding its center.
And that staff is loaded with talent. Des Jardins, who also owns Jardiniere, Mijita and the Public House at AT&T Park, is in the kitchen, along with Robbie Lewis, who has worked with her on and off for more than two decades.
She's also brought in Reylon Agustin, who was the chef at her restaurant Manzanita in the Ritz-Carlton at Lake Tahoe, where she's no longer involved. Des Jardins is also blessed with a talented pastry chef in Kristi Glauslow. This dream team will branch out in the next few months when Des Jardins opens Arguello, a Mexican restaurant in the Presidio Officers' Club.
Diners seated at the soapstone counter that wraps around three sides of the kitchen will feel as if they're watching a master class in cooking. The entire cooking sequence from beginning to end is on display - appetizers being prepared on one side of the kitchen, main courses on the other, and desserts at the pastry station wedged between. These 14 counter seats and two communal tables in a space behind the main dining room are the most exciting places to eat.
Glimpse of the past
The main dining room carries glimmers of when it was a mess hall, featuring the type of round metal columns found at Murray's Circle at Fort Baker in Sausalito. The bar, centered in the back, also has a few seats and is flanked by doors leading to the kitchen and dining counter.
The massive wood tables are mostly communal, and some are so large that they can be awkward. Communal tables make sense in a former mess hall, but, like the food on the first visit, what makes sense intellectually may not work emotionally. The challenge in resurrecting a historic space is to acknowledge the past but give it a contemporary perspective so diners get the flavor, but with modern amenities.
Instead of the expected stemware, wine from the 50-item list is poured into clear, straight-sided glasses that look and feel awkward. Beverage director Malcolm Brownson explained that this is the type of glassware used in Basque country. I appreciate the nod toward authenticity, but it misses the point: It might be fine if the wines were $6 a glass, but when you pay $14 for a selection like 2010 Forlorn Hope Verdelho, the quaintness doesn't jibe with the reality.
Likewise, when diners pay $26 for a chunk of halibut, precariously balanced on top of clams with chorizo and garlic almond piccata in a saucer-size ceramic dish, it feels forced. And putting sides such as excellent romano beans ($8) with a thick tomato sauce and chorizo in a dish barely bigger than an ashtray looks stingy. More importantly, it's impossible to spoon the food out of the straight-sided container if you're sharing. Why not use a larger dish?
Those foibles aside, much of the food is inspired. Roast cuttlefish ($14) may show where the food is headed, or at least where I hope it's headed. Not only did the tender seafood and fresh hit of herbs that turned the rice a verdant green pique all the senses, but the presentation, with a smear of black squid ink in the shallow white bowl, looked like an abstract painting. It was dramatic in appearance as well as taste.
Other combinations are more expected, including the crunchy potatoes ($8) that are a staple in every Spanish restaurant; pork meatballs ($9); a rustic dish of clams with chorizo, aioli and grilled bread ($15); and a creamy gazpacho ($11), its cooling, acidic punch surrounding avocado chunks and grilled shrimp.
Bold main courses
A half dozen larger plates include thin slices of rolled lamb shoulder ($24) paired with candied eggplant and draped over a white bean stew; a similar dish is now served with farro. Tuna ($26) comes in a bold Basque sauce with tomato, olives and peppers; and a beautifully grilled New York steak ($29) features a drizzle of mojo verde, pungent with garlic and smoothed by olive oil, along with grilled padron peppers and potatoes glazed with Idiazabal cheese.
The vegetarian offering is also excellent: chickpea galetta ($16), an irregularly shaped pancake with a crisp exterior topped with summer squash and a harissa vinaigrette.
The best side dish, aside from the romano beans, was the corn on the cob ($8). Sitting at the counter, I saw the chef prepare at least a dozen orders by slathering the ears with espelette aioli, rolling them in crushed corn nuts, dusting them with mahon cheese and then broiling them for a few minutes.
Desserts follow a similar rustic theme, but with refined elements. Choices include nectarine-topped coconut rice pudding ($9) with a thin, sugar-dusted cookie; a rich but lightly textured chocolate bar ($10) with paper-thin slices of crisp bread and the savory contrast of olive oil; and a seasonal granita ($7) - on my visits, muskmelon topped with cilantro syrup.
Service is also efficient and welcoming, but in the end it's the food that will draw people to this now quiet but soon to be crowded area of the Presidio.
Rating: TWO STARS 1/2
Food: Rating: THREE STARS
Service: Rating: TWO AND A HALF STARS
Atmosphere: Rating: TWO AND A HALF STARS
Prices: $$$$
Noise rating: Noise Rating: FOUR BELLS
101 Montgomery St. (at Sheridan Avenue, in the Presidio), San Francisco
(415) 561-3663. www.thecommissarysf.com
Light breakfast 8-10:30 a.m. weekdays; lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. weekdays; dinner 5:30-9 p.m Monday-Thursday, until 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Full bar. Reservations and credit cards accepted. Generally easy street parking.
Michael Bauer is The San Francisco Chronicle restaurant critic. Find his blog at http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com and his reviews on www.sfgate.com. E-mail: email@example.com Twitter:@michaelbauer1
FOUR STARS = Extraordinary; THREE STARS = Excellent; TWO STARS = Good; ONE STAR = Fair; NO STARS = Poor
$ = Inexpensive: entrees $10 and under; $$ = Moderate: $11-$17; $$$ = Expensive: $18-$24; $$$$ = Very Expensive: more than $25
ONE BELL = Pleasantly quiet (less than 65 decibels); TWO BELLS = Can talk easily (65-70); THREE BELLS = Talking normally gets difficult (70-75); FOUR BELLS = Can talk only in raised voices (75-80); BOMB = Too noisy for normal conversation (80+)
Prices are based on main courses. When entrees fall between these categories, the prices of appetizers help determine the dollar ratings. Chronicle critics make every attempt to remain anonymous. All meals are paid for by The Chronicle. Star ratings are based on a minimum of three visits. Ratings are updated continually based on at least one revisit.
Reviewers: Michael Bauer (M.B.), Nicholas Boer (N.B.), Mandy Erickson (M.E.), Amanda Gold (A.G.), Janny Hu (J.H.), Allen Matthews (A.M.) and Carey Sweet (C.S.)


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Mike and I went scouting out the Arroyo Seco backpacking trip in preparation for taking the squinks on it next weekend. We mostly thought we'ld check it out and look for good spots to camp, and refamiliarize ourselves with the pathways. Of course this year has had some exceptional rainfall, and so the river was running a bit hard and we made preparations to check into that as well.
The short of it is that we're not taking the kids out next weekend.
The setup for this trip requires parking one car at the Arroyo Seco camp grounds, and another at Escandito Park. When we went to the camp grounds to park, my car, we discovered neither of us had $10 in cash to put in the drop for parking. We left a note and promised to finish paying our tab when we got done with the trip. And as we left we noticed a police officer who must have followed us driving at very high speed through the hills leading up to the camp grounds and was probably very disappointed that there was no one to ticket.
Then we wandered off to Escandito park. This drive requires spending some time on Fort Ligget Army Base. They're pretty cool about it (at least for army men), and skipped the anal probe for just license, registration, and proof of insurance. Of course knowing they would ask for my license when I drive through on Sunday, and not wanting to carry a wallet down river, I had left my ID in my car. I explained that to the guy and he nicely let us pass without too much of a scoul.
We finally pull into the starting camp grounds and about midnight friday, and discover the road leading up to Escandito park is closed, so we have an extra 3 miles to hike to start off Saturday morning. We pass out, wake up the next day and start walking in spite of these set backs.
At about 9a.m. we hit the river and start having some real fun. Well for certain values of fun. Mike has the brilliant idea of throwing on our wet suits and just cruising down the rapids (which with the high flow are significant enough to do this) holding onto our packs. This means we're floating downriver banging into rocks left right and center. Oh boy did I take some nice shots to my thighs and hips. Thankfully the PFD save me from the worst of the chest shots, and by some miracle I never needed a cup.
But the water was still about 60 degrees and cold. We made great progress and made it well past where we had spent the night last time, but being in a canyon, we lost direct sunlight at about 6p.m. and had to stop for the night. This meant a 12 hour intensive recovery sleep that both Mike and I appreciated.
The next day we get up and start heading for the waterfall that we know is close, and is the crux of our scouting. We continue to run the rapids in our crazy manner, but more gingerly, and with some planning to avoid the worst of the hits.
When we get to ehte waterdfall it's game over, man, game over. There is a whirlpool that is pretty bad and then the 6 foot drop with a whole lot of water running. This is running in a rock sluice about 4 feet wide. So we go up the rocks on the side and look if we can jump it. It would be a 30-40 foot drop into water that probably was deep enough not to break our ankles.
Well no kids are being brought on this trip, and we're not continuing down river. Mike says it's time to go back up river. And this is the point where I have the idea that gets me initiated into the dumbass club. I suggest we climb the ridge to get up to the service road. This is 1000 vertical feet of bushwaking through vegetation that should be hacked with a machete (which we didn't bring with us). Somehow I did manage to convince Mike that this was a good idea long enough to get us up to the point where it would be too much work to go back down.
So for 2 hours we're climbing, and clawing and hacking, and trying not to fall. Trying not to give into the urge to sit for a break (as we'ld never get back up). Trying not to fall down with the loose rocks and sand. And trying to avoid as much of the ever present poison oak as was possible. I really don't know how we made it, but we both knew that there was nothing to do but continue upward.
It's actually kinda weird because while I was hurt, tired, and fighting the urge to give up (though not really sure what that would mean), I was at no point resentful, or in any real danger of actually whining or giving up. I'm not sure where that came from, but I'm glad that in the last year I've developed some mental fortitude, because the last time we where there, the hiking alone got me to my asocial and bitchy point. (It's an interresting combination, because I don't talk to people so I only bitch in my head).
But anyway for 2 hours we stared up the hill at the road which mocked us from above. Always it was getting closer but at a rate that would drive you insane. Finally we crest and we find a shady spot, and I finall break open my Nalgene and take some water (it only held a liter, and we still had 6 miles of sun beaten hiking to go once we crested). That was one of the sweetest breaks I've ever had.
After enough time to get to the point to try walking again, we trudge along for 3 miles until we get to the point where we would have pulled out had we gone along the river to its end. With minimal communication Mike and I walk down to the river bank to refill our water bottles, and spend some time in the cool water.
Turns out that we really needed it. It was refreshing and energizing, and we got back to joking and joshing for the remaining 3 miles before finding my car, and heading out to King City for some Chile Rellenos.


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"The Champions of Excellence Awards recognize county Farm
Bureaus for activity and program development, regardless of which committee conducted the work. Leadership development, agricultural advocacy, program innovation and member involvement are all trademarks of a strong and healthy county Farm Bureau that deserve to be
Carl Bednarski, Michigan Farm Bureau President
Electronic forms must be received at Michigan Farm Bureau via [email protected] no later than July 1, 2019.Announcement of district winners will be made no later than August 16, 2019.Announcement of state winners will be made at the MFB Annual Meeting, Council of President's Conference, TBD.
The Champions of Excellence Awards have received a facelift, and will feature two award applications, Advocacy and Innovation. The previous Involvement application will now be selected by numbers pulled directly from county statistics. Click here for involvement award criteria. Leadership Development has been integrated into the Advocacy and Innovation applications.
The Advocacy award category focuses on county programs that enable members to advocate on behalf of Farm Bureau policy, or educate and promote the food & agriculture industry.
Tip for success:
Tell us how your county Farm Bureau identified a critical agricultural issue, or a promotion or education opportunity, and describe how that program, event or activity addressed the issue.
The Innovation award category focuses on new programs, events and activities that county Farm Bureaus have implemented in the past 12 months. Any type of activity is eligible as long as it was your county's first time conducting the program, event or activity.
Tell us how your county's program was innovative and provide ideas to share with other county Farm Bureaus that may want to use your idea in the future.
1. County Farm Bureau applications must be received at the state Farm Bureau office no later than July 1, 2019. Applications can be downloaded from the MFB website and emailed to [email protected] Electronic applications are required - handwritten applications will not be accepted.
1. Award applications received by July 1, 2019 will be forwarded to each district for judging.
2. The State Young Farmer and State Promotion and Education chair will submit one representative to be placed in a pool of judges.
3. District level (33): Three judges for each district, comprised of a representative from the pool, MFB regional representative and MFB staff, will review each entry in all award categories of another district as assigned by MFB. Judges shall remain impartial, and not judge a district in which they hold a membership.
4. State level (12): There shall be at least three judges reviewing each entry in each of the award areas. Judges, comprised of one representative from the pool, one MFB staff member and a representative from an outside agricultural entity will judge applications by each award category as assigned.
5. Judges will receive electronic copies of entries for their review. If necessary, judges will confer via electronic means or via telephone to agree on designation of awards.


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System Doctor 2014 virus invaded my computer. It locks everything from folders, files, and programs. There's not much I can do now on this computer. Even Internet browser is affected. When I try to browse the web, I get "page not found" error. My antivirus program also stops working and it cannot identify that System Doctor 2014 virus is presently disturbing my computer. Status is currently inactive. Trying to enable the antivirus software shows pop-up "file not found" error message.
I guess, I need registration key for System Doctor 2014 to be able to unlock the computer. A friend has warned me not to purchase it because he said that the web site will steal my credit card details. Only option left for me as of now is to seek for the activation code for this rogue program.
Anyone who can read this message that can give me working code for System Doctor 2014 will be my savior. Else, if you know how to get rid of this virus without buying the full version, kindly share your thoughts on this forum.


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sample_rate: Python float. Samples per second of the input signal used to create the spectrogram. We need this to figure out the actual frequencies for each spectrogram bin, which dictates how they are mapped into the mel scale.
lower_edge_hertz: Python float. Lower bound on the frequencies to be included in the mel spectrum. This corresponds to the lower edge of the lowest triangular band.
upper_edge_hertz: Python float. The desired top edge of the highest frequency band.
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Global News – February 11, 2015
When was the last time you cleaned out your medicine cabinet? Getting rid of expired or unused drugs might not be something you think about very often. However, pharmacists are urging you to do some spring cleaning by returning any medications you're not using to your pharmacy for safe disposal.
The B.C. Medications Return program helps divert unused medications from being thrown in the trash or flushed down the toilet where they have the potential to harm the environment. The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) says improperly disposing your prescription drugs could also have a negative impact on your water source.


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by Mark Arcenal
On February 17th, 12pm PST, Illest SF will be releasing a special collaboration with Crooks & Castles at their San Francisco Location. Also, join us on February 18th at Wekfest SF as we will also have a small run of products available for sale from the collaboration.
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Death by a thousand cuts. Reputedly this was a form of death by torture practiced centuries ago in China. Instead of a quick death by a stab to the heart or a slit of the throat, death would come slowly over a series of days from many cuts on the arms, legs, face and other parts of the body. Then hands, arms, feet, legs, etc. would be cut off.
Public education is being subjected to death by a thousand cuts. Since December 2010, there have been many painful cuts on the education body. Some cuts on the arms, some on the legs, some on the face, some on other parts of the body. There has not been a slitting of the throat or a stabbing to the heart. However, every cut draws blood, and eventually the body bleeds to death.
I want to highlight some of these cuts to the public education body. I cannot go into detail on each cut or even highlight every one because there are too many and most are too complicated to explain in this limited space. My goal is to show the breadth, pattern and persistence of these cuts.
I want to start with the Alabama Accountability Act (AAA) of 2013. It cut millions of dollars from the Education Trust Fund and provides scholarships for students in private schools. Then the AAA cuts were expanded in 2015. AAA is back in 2017 trying to cut more from the education body – all the while proponents loudly proclaim that this program will help educate poor public school students. However, the public education body is bleeding.
Let's look at other cuts to the Education Trust Fund. The Republican-controlled Alabama Legislature passed the Budget Stabilization Fund Act, which limited the amount of funding available for annual public education. Then some of the money found its way to other uses such as the PACT Scholarship Program. There are continuous efforts to cut more while insisting that this is good for public education.
In 2011, contributions for certain benefits for education employees (and others) were increased nearly 50 percent without a corresponding increase in salaries. They came back in 2012 and reduced retiree benefits and increased costs. They also increased employees' health insurance expenses – all the while declaring this was for the long-term benefit of public education. As a result, it's harder and harder to recruit and retain good teachers in Alabama.
The 2011 Education Budget cut the number of public school teachers funded by 1,125. In 2012, sixty-seven (67) million dollars of education revenue was directed to the General Fund Budget – not for one year but each year from now on. In 2015, the Use Tax was adjusted to transfer 80 million dollars a year from public education to the General Fund. In 2015, there were transfers to PACT and other programs.
Education employees received just two small raises in the last eight years totaling 6 percent at most and less for some. The cost of living continues to rise. More and more of our better teachers are leaving Alabama to teach in Georgia and other states. It is harder and harder to get the better teachers. In certain rural areas, it is virtually impossible to get any certified teachers in math, science and language.
In 2011, the entire system for security for public education employees was thrown out and a new system was implemented. Teachers and other education employees have considerably less employment security. Certainly some changes were warranted, but within the context of so many other cuts, this has had great impact.
Then there is the Alabama Charter School Act that created schools funded by public education revenue but that are not subject to local boards of education. In addition, employees of these charter schools do not have to have any teacher certification requirements. This allows businesses to operate these schools at a profit while creating an education deficit for our children. The trend is to turn over more and more public education dollars to private businesses at the expense of our children. The public education body is bleeding from many cuts.
There has been an all-out attack on education employee organizations starting in 2010 and continuing. AEA (Alabama Education Association) is a shell of itself. Payroll deductions, which were source of strength for these organizations, are strategically limited.
It is now impossible for public education employees to serve in the part-time Alabama Legislature. This reduces the number and variety of legislators protecting public education.
There are so many other cuts that diminish public education. They come in immigration legislation. They come in tax exemptions. They come in civic education bills. They come in PREP bills. In 2016, public education in Alabama reached a new low. The public education body is slowly bleeding to death... death by a thousand cuts.
Epilogue – People can do great damage by repeatedly inflicting smaller damages. It's human nature to let smaller damages go by, but they add up. Some people understand this approach and take small portions until there is little left. Such are the cuts in public education.
Alabama Legislature.
Friday, April 14, 2017
Hank Sanders: Senate Sketches #1557: Death by a thousand cuts
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How do I ensure my safety on adventures?
- Read the adventure description carefully. Don't go on an adventure that you feel is outside of your physical comfort zone and experience level. It is crucial to be aware of your physical capabilities and assess the adventure details to ensure it's right for you.
- Prepare for the unexpected. If you are going on a physically strenuous adventure make sure to bring a backpack, plenty of water, snacks, sunscreen, and maybe even a small first aid kit.
Account Security
I forgot my password, how do I reset it?
If you forgot your password please click the link on the login screen titled: "Forgot Password?" This will send a link to your email to reset your password. If for some reason you can't access this please contact the support team for further assistance. You can email us at: firstname.lastname@example.com
Is my account and payment information safe on the app?
Our secure platform ensures your information and money is transferred directly to the Aide and not given to any third party sites. If you think your account has been compromised please email the support team immediately at firstname.lastname@example.com. Please do not pay the Aide outside of the app as this is a breach of our booking agreement and resulting in the removal from the platform.
Click the link below to learn more about our booking agreement.
What if an Aide cancels their adventure?
An Aide may cancel a scheduled session prior to the adventure's start time based on weather or an emergency. In such event you will receive a full refund. If the Aide cancels the session due to the Aide's illness after accepting your booking request, you will receive a full refund.
How do refunds work?
You are able to cancel two hours before a session begins and will automatically receive a full refund. Within the two hour window, you will not receive a refund.
How do I file a claim?
You can file a claim through our website, in the session details under Past, or in your profile settings.
Claim topics include but are not limited to:
- I lost an item
- My Aide was unprofessional
- I would like a refund
- I was injured
- My Aide was not prepared
- My Aide did not communicate necessities for the adventure which left me feeling unsafe
- I witnessed misconduct
Do you need to be a certain age to go on an adventure?
You have to be at least 18 years old to book an adventure on the app.
Does Adventure Aide have insurance for participants who book an adventure?
Our insurance policy makes sure the Aide is protected in case participants are injured during the adventure. The Aide is covered up to $1,000,000 per occurrence in the event of a claim of bodily injury and up to $1,000 for urgent medical care. Our insurance policy will only act as the primary insurance coverage related to Adventure Aide adventures. To read through the policy, learn more about the Insurance Policy below.
How do I pay for my adventure?
We provide in-app payment to take the hassle out of booking. Add your card or bank information when you sign up.
Upon booking a session you can add or change your form of payment.
Can I pay for a friend?
Absolutely! When you book an adventure, you can choose to either pay for a friend or book for yourself. If you choose to add a friend, you will be prompted to add their name and email. Friends will receive an email notification to confirm the booking agreement. All participants must confirm the agreement before the adventure begins.
How do I request my own session?
If you would like to go on an adventure but the Aide hasn't added any sessions yet, you can easily request a date and time that works for you.
Below is the booking process for a Requested Session.
- Aide Accepts or Denies - Once you request a session, the Aide will receive a notification and he or she can choose whether to accept or deny.
- Participant Confirms - If Aide accepts, you will be notified that the Aide has accepted your request.
- It's now up to you to confirm the booking and final payment.
Payment is not completed until participant confirms request as the final step in the booking process. At any time in the booking process, message the Aide with questions or propose a time that works for the both of you.
The app isn't working, what should I do?
We take all of our technical issues seriously. Contact the Adventure Aide Crew through the in-app messenger. Someone from our team will ask for some more information from you so we can understand the issue and route it to the necessary team. If for some reason you can't access the app, please email us at: email@example.com.


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7th & 8th Girls Volleyball vs. Bear Lake 5:00 p.m.
7 & 8 Football vs. Brethren Middle School 6:00 p.m.
7 & 8 Girls Volleyball @ Manistee MS 5:00 p.m.
JV/V Girls Volleyball @ G.T. Academy 6:00 p.m.
V Swim Team @ Ludington 6:00 p.m.
JV Football @ Mesick 6:00 p.m. (Bus leaves @ 4:00)
V Football @ Baldwin 7:00 p.m. (Bus leaves @ 4:30)
V Girls Volleyball Bobcat Inv. @ Brethren 9:00 a.m.
There will be a yearbook meeting this Friday, October 3rd, at 7:15 in Mrs. Torrey's room!
There is a Cheerleading Meeting Wednesday from 3:10- 4:30 in the cafetorium for 5th & 6th and 7th & 8th graders.
The Josten's rep will be here on October 7th 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. in the Media Center to take Senior's Graduation Orders.
On Friday, September 19th, your child received a free Spirit T-Shirt compliments of the Onekama Athletic Boosters. This is the 2nd year of this initiative which allows your student free admission to all home athletic events except MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association) sponsored tournaments. To guarantee free entry, your child must wear and display the current year's t-shirt to the ticket taker. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Athletic Director at 231-920-8115. As always, thank you for your continued support of your child's school.
Please Support Prom Boutique by returning your borrowed dress or donating a gently used prom dress. All donations can be dropped off at your HS Office.
The Onekama Fall Festival sponsored by the PLA will be held on Saturday, October 11th. The community may vote for their favorite scarecrow by bringing a canned good or non-perishable item to the festival. Pictures of all of the scarecrows in the contest will be on a board for all to see and vote. More information is available in the Student Services Office.
The MRA is taking registrations for their fall classes that are beginning soon. More information is available by calling 723-9274.
Lunch today - Hamburger, baked beans, fresh veggies, peaches/oranges OR Chef salad w/mixed greens, peaches/orange, whole grain saltines
Breakfast tomorrow - Gogurt with Cinnamon Tasties
Lunch tomorrow - Nachos & Chips, Salsa, Refried Beans, Sour Cream, Oranges OR Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Tortilla Chips, Vegetable Soup, Fresh Veggies, Fresh Apple
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All group fitness classes will be free for members of Recreation Center
"We are excited to now be offering some of our most popular classes, like C.U.T., free to our members," said Heather Smith, senior assistant director of fitness. "We are also excited members can try out some of our new classes like BODYPUMP® and PiYo for free."
BODYPUMP® is a low-to-moderate weight class that features high repetitions, and is set to exciting music and taught by a certified Les Mills instructor. PiYo combines the benefits of Pilates with the flexibility of Yoga. This low-impact class has been gaining in popularity for some time, and is expected to be a great addition to the fall lineup.
"I love BODYPUMP® because it allows you to get a full body workout in just one hour," Anna Blanchard, certified Les Mills BodyPump® instructor, said. "It brings a full-body element that's different than other classes."
Non-members may still participate in group fitness classes by paying a guest fee of $10. The guest must have an affiliation with Marshall University to participate.
In addition to group fitness classes, the Marshall Rec Center also offers premium classes for a fee. These classes are available for non-members as well. Swim lessons will be available for both children and adults, in both group and private lesson formats.
"We offer a lot of swim lessons for different skill levels and different ages," said Chelsea Clark, aquatics graduate assistant. "While a lot of our classes focus on kids, we also offer adult swim lessons." Lessons are currently available for enrollment and run from Aug. 24 through Sept. 27.
Outdoor Pursuits will be offering introductory classes in Paddling and Climbing, as well as a Kayak Roll Clinic later in the semester. These unique classes are also premium, and anyone can attend – both members and non-members.
Outdoor Pursuits will also offer several trips this fall including white water rafting on the New River Gorge, backpacking the Smoky Mountains and skiing in Colorado.
For more information on group fitness classes, swim lessons, kayak roll clinics or Outdoor Pursuits' adventures, check out the Marshall Recreation Center website at marshallcampusrec.com, or call the Welcome Desk at 304-696-4REC (4732).


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Provo Library - Provo Utah
Academy Square Library
Provo City Library
550 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 852-6650
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
550 N University Ave
Provo, UT 84601
(801) 852-6650
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
After Brigham Young High School was closed in 1968, the buildings on Academy Square stood vacant for over 20 years. In February 1997 a $16 million library bond passed with 58% of the vote. The bond preserved the historic Brigham Young Academy building at 550 North University Avenue, owned by Provo City, from demolition. The Brigham Young Academy Foundation raised an additional $5.8 million in donations by June 30, 1997 for the renovation. Ground was broken on July 9, 1999 and the dedication occurred on September 8, 2001.
Academy History
The Brigham Young Academy building opened its doors in 1892. The architect was Don Carlos Young (son of Brigham Young) who based the plans on the designs made by Karl G. Maeser, the Principal of the Academy. One of the largest school buildings in the Rocky Mountain region at the time, the Academy could accommodate 1,000 students. The Brigham Young Academy later became Brigham Young University.
The building was constructed of brick and trimmed in Kayune stone. 168' deep, 188' wide, and 50' high. Over the entrance was the inscription "B. Y. Academy 1891" in gray sandstone. There were two floors, an attic and a basement. From the beginning the building had electric lights powered with electricity from A. O. Smoot's sawmill two blocks to the west; however, there were no inside toilets for the first 10 years. The building was heated in part from forced air over steam radiators and in part by coal stoves.
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A STUDENT who stabbed a man he thought was a love rival in the neck with a broken glass has avoided being jailed.
Amardeep Singh Bahra, 20, who was a student at the University of Birmingham at the time, pleaded guilty at Warwick Crown Court to maliciously wounding victim Ferhaan Mirza, aged 23.
Bahra, who has now switched his course to the London School of Business, was sentenced to nine months in prison suspended for 18 months and ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid work and to take part in a Thinking Skills programme to address his "disturbing attitude towards women".
Prosecutor Neil Bannister said that in March Mr Mirza visited a female friend Aisha Raja at her student accommodation in Bath Row in Birmingham city centre.
They chatted until about 11.30 when there was a knock at her door from Bahra. When Miss Raja let him in, Bahra, who considered her to be his girlfriend, although she has denied that, objected to Mr Mirza's presence.
An argument broke out and Bahra hit Mr Mirza with a hand in which he was holding a glass of water, which smashed, causing a v-shaped cut. Bahra then grabbed Mr Mirza in a headlock, still holding the broken glass which caused a deep wound to Mr Mirza's neck which began to bleed profusely.
Mr Mirza was taken to hospital, where he was referred to the surgical team who stitched the deep gaping wound to his neck.
In a statement Mr Mirza said he could no longer drive a car and has had to return his licence to the DVLA because he suffered nerve damage to his neck which made it difficult to turn his head.
Mr Bannister added that Bahra had no previous convictions for violence.
Jane Oldfield, defending, said that Bahra, of Columbia Place, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes, was holding a glass of water he had just got from the kitchen and had "lashed out without realising he was using a weapon".
Judge Alan Parker told Bahra, who had pleaded guilty on the day of his trial: "When I read these papers just before the trial I
did think I would have to send you to detention for five or six years if you were found guilty."


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Dear members and friends of the CWCA,
It is with great pleasure—and pride—that I can now officially announce that the IWCA board has voted unanimously to approve the CWCA as an affiliate organization. I am certain that this new relationship will bring strength, visibility, and many new opportunities to our association.
I also want to personally thank Kevin Dvorak, President of the IWCA, who came all the way to Ottawa to meet with our members, attend our conference, and answer our many questions. We had many great discussions, and I am very much looking forward to working with him in the future as your CWCA representative on the IWCA board.
Lucie Moussu
Chair, Canadian Writing Centres Association
CWCA representative, International Writing Centers Association


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WASHINGTON — Broadcasters anticipating a major constitutional ruling on the government's authority to regulate what can be shown and said on the airwaves instead won only the smallest of Supreme Court victories Thursday.
The justices unanimously threw out fines and other penalties
against Fox and ABC television stations that violated the Federal
Communications Commission policy regulating curse words and nudity on
television airwaves.
Forgoing a broader constitutional ruling,
however, the court concluded only that broadcasters could not have known
in advance that obscenities uttered during awards show programs on Fox
stations and a brief display of nudity on an episode of ABC's "NYPD
Blue" could give rise to penalties. ABC and 45 affiliates had been hit
with proposed fines totaling nearly $1.24 million.
had argued that the revolution in technology that has brought the
Internet, satellite television and cable has made the rules themselves
obsolete. The regulations apply only to broadcast channels.
justices said the FCC is free to revise its indecency policy, which is
intended to keep the airwaves free of objectionable material during the
hours when children are likely to be watching.
The agency's
chairman, Julius Genachowski, said the ruling "appears to be narrowly
limited to procedural issues related to actions taken a number of years
ago. Consistent with vital First Amendment principles, the FCC will
carry out Congress's directive to protect young TV viewers."
was the second time the court has confronted, but not ruled conclusively
on the FCC's policy on isolated expletives. Justice Anthony Kennedy
said in his opinion for the court that "it is unnecessary for the court
to address the constitutionality of the current policy."


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Grafton chooses Barlow for handling
Published: 23 July, 2012
DUBLIN: Grafton Merchanting has taken on Barloworld to manage the maintenance of its 500 pieces of materials handling equipment over a five year period.
The deal sees Barloworld's team of engineers maintaining forklifts, warehouse equipment, skid steers and attachments from a variety of manufacturers including Yale, Caterpillar, Jungheinrich and Linde. The fleet was previously maintained by more than 40 different suppliers.
Phil Alexander, head of transport at GMGB, explains: "As our company has grown through acquisition, so has our mechanical handling fleet; we've inherited an assortment of different trucks and service providers.
"One of our priorities this year is to introduce greater control over our mechanical handling assets. Appointing Barloworld is key to ensuring consistent quality of service, fast response times and strict cost control."


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In 2010, four kids crossed paths and started playing music together for the sake of playing music together. Their band name only saw the light of day when they were preparing for their first try-out show and had to put a name on the bill; LOTUS, a reference to a Shipwreck A.D. song on the album Abyss. Now, after four years, the band has carefully scheduled the release of their first album called Israel.
1. L'Appel du Vide
2. Story of a Young Man in Conflict
3. Brink
4. Steppewolf
5. Sleep
7. Ouroboros
8. Sycophant


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Georgia has 40 soil and water conservation districts and 370 Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors. Some districts include only one county, while other districts include two or more counties within their boundary. Each county in Georgia is represented by at least two district supervisors, one elected and one appointed. District supervisors are either elected for a four-year term or are appointed to a two-year term.
Click here for a list of the 2018 County Election Superintendents.
Below are the steps for becoming either an Elected or Appointed Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor in your county.
Steps to Becoming an Elected SWCD Supervisor.
District supervisor elections are non-partisan. Information for candidates on qualifications and disqualifications for holding elective office in Georgia is available from the Georgia Secretary of State.
If your county appears in the list of counties scheduled to hold an election for district supervisor and you are interested in becoming a candidate for a district supervisor position, we encourage you to complete the following steps:
1. Obtain a petition to run for office from your GSWCC regional office, your local district office, or the GSWCC website (download and print a petition here)
2. Collect 25 signatures from qualified registered voters in your county
3. Turn in a completed petition to your local elections officials.
4. You are required to file a financial disclosure form (The Ethics in Government Act requires each person who qualifies as a candidate for election as a public officer to file a Personal Financial Disclosure Statement within 15 days of qualifying.)
5. If your petition is approved, your name will appear on the November ballot
6. The candidate with the highest number of votes will be declared the new district supervisor
7. A GSWCC Regional Representative will issue an 'Oath of Office' to the elected supervisor
Here is a FAQ-Sheet (pdf) that you can download and print.
Steps to Becoming an Appointed SWCD Supervisor.
[Supervisors are appointed as vacancies occur during the calendar year.]
1. Obtain an appointment form from your GSWCC regional office, your local district, or the GSWCC website
2. Turn in a completed form to the Chair of your Soil and Water Conservation District Board
3. The elected supervisors of the district will review all forms and submit three candidate recommendations to the GSWCC State Board in order of priority
4. The GSWCC State Board will select one supervisor for appointment from the three district recommendations
5. A GSWCC Regional Representative will issue an 'Oath of Office' to the appointed supervisor
Contact GSWCC for more information, or email your questions to email@example.com.
Related Files - Election Procedures and Requirements
2018 Georgia County Election Superintendents (PDF)
Related Files - Election Results
Results of the Georgia 2014 General Election (PDF)


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This post was sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts as part of a Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.
In the midst of all the excitement that a new year brings: resolutions, organization goals, new birthdays to celebrate it is so hard to get caught up in all the big things that we need to stop and enjoy life's little things. For me, it's coffee. My day doesn't seem as bright when I don't have a cup of coffee to help me begin the day. I really enjoy Dunkin' Donuts coffee and let's be honest their bakery treats too to start my day off on the right foot. Now Dunkin' Donuts has a new Bakery Series Vanilla Cupcake Flavored Coffee that is now available in supermarkets nationwide.
This is to fabulous of announcement to keep to myself so I wanted to share it with my friends and family! So many of us are starting the new year trying to burn off some of the extra guilty pleasures that we indulged in over the holidays. The new Dunkin' Donuts Bakery Series line is the perfect treat for guilt-free enjoyment. I invited some friends over to taste the new coffee as well as some lightened up treats. We decided to go out on the frozen pond afterwards to enjoy the great weather we were having. We were ice skating and playing hockey – what a great day!
While planning my Dunkin' Donuts party, I went to the Hungry Girl website and found a recipe for Mini Snickers Pies. This recipe is so easy to make and two of these minis pies are only 75 calories and only two ingredients. I created my version with fillo sheets instead of the cups and they turned out just as yummy! I also made an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie.
Mini Snickers Pies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice Snickers bar in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 5 "nuggets."
Place shells on a baking sheet, and place a Snickers nugget in each shell or use 3 sheets of Phyllo in a cupcake tine and follow the same instructions.
Bake until Snickers nuggets have melted, about 10 minutes.
Let cool before eating.


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Soc Trang, 19 August 2015 - While robust aquaculture growth has benefited numerous rural communities and transformed Viet Nam into the world's fourth largest sector producer, the sustainable growth of the country's valuable shrimp industry is being blighted by disease.
To address this threat, FAO is supporting the Government of Viet Nam to implement a one-year technical assistance project in two important shrimp farming provinces in the Mekong Delta's Bac Lieu and Soc Trang provinces. The two provinces have been badly hit by shrimp disease, which has caused 15-20 percent monetary losses to farmers and affected up to 40 percent of total farming areas. These losses are of particular concern as shrimp makes up half of Viet Nam's total seafood export revenue.
The project was formally launched on 19 August 2015 at Soc Trang city with an inception workshop to identify reasons for intensive shrimp farming failures and ways to increase farmers' resilience through piloting sustainable shrimp production by organic farming, with a focus on rehabilitating destroyed mangroves in the two provinces.
"This inception workshop is a very important project activity. It will help to raise public awareness on need for sustainable shrimp farming practices. It will also provide a good platform for different stakeholders to share their views on how to address the environmental and health problems as a result of intensive and semi-intensive shrimp farmers in the region," FAO Representative in Viet Nam Mr. Jong-Ha Bae told the workshop.
FAO will work with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development's departments of Agriculture and Fisheries to identify and demonstrate improved farming practices in the context of climate change challenges to protect farmer's livelihoods, the environment and the industry's sustainable development.
"Shrimp is one of the most important aquaculture commodities in Viet Nam and the shrimp farming industry is expected to see further significant growth in production. However, serious disease has become a great threat to the sustainable growth of shrimp industry in the country," said Mr. Jong-Ha Bae.
The project is part of a FAO regional initiative on sustainable intensification of aquaculture for "blue growth" in Asia-Pacific. Viet Nam - which has seen a 16-fold increase in aquaculture production in the past two decades - is one of the six focus countries, along with Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Timor Leste.
The regional initiative aims to achieve sustainable growth of aquaculture through addressing the priority issues along the intensification of aquaculture, an on-going trend of aquaculture development in the region for at least two decades and has contributed greatly to the rapid growth of aquaculture in the region.
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- Exchanging Best Practices of Child Friendly Programmes Across Viet Nam
- Best practice forensic techniques introduced to Viet Nam to combat wildlife crime
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- One in six kids between three and seventeen years old have a developmental disability. This includes serious conditions like autism, blindness, and Down Syndrome. Fox 4 is now helping bring awareness to the issue. We're also bringing you new resources and the most recent research being done to help parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
When a baby is born, parents, like Elise McMillan, don`t know how their journey with their child will unfold.
"Having a child with special needs has been very different than what I had expected when we first found out that Will would have a disability," McMillan said. "Having Will in our family has taught us patience, to appreciate the small things and has taught us what an important part in society people with disabilities play."
Will`s siblings, Jim and Kate, don`t treat him any differently than a sibling without special needs.
"To them Will is Will. He better do as many chores around the house. If he messes up, they`ll let him know that. It`s been a wonderful relationship for all three of them. That is not to say there weren`t issues for them, because it`s not all rosy and if anyone tries to tell you it is, they`re not telling the truth," McMillan said.
Challenges vary depending on the child, but acceptance is one of the toughest obstacles for children with special needs.
"I think the biggest challenge is still the attitude of our society, of including people with disabilities. Because when you can get beyond that, when people get to know our sons and daughters, they are people first and then they have the disabilities," McMillan said.
In our next "My Special Child" report we'll introduce you to Will McMillan, a young man with Down Syndrome who`s exceeding everyone`s expectations.


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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Training Program
NHLBI T32 Training Grant
The three major aims of our training program are to:
- Provide three years of rigorous scientific training for physician-scientists, enabling them to serve as independent investigators examining scientific questions directly related to human lung disease
- Provide up to three years of postdoctoral training to PhD scientists, focusing their studies in lung biology
- Train graduate students from the MD-PhD program and other established degree-granting programs – and guide them into careers in lung research.
MD trainees are strongly encouraged to obtain advanced degrees to optimize their opportunities for a successful investigative career.
The three major curricular areas encompassed by the program are:
- Cell & Molecular Biology
- Systems Biology, Bioengineering; & Bioinformatics
- Clinical & Public Health Research
Read more about the curricular areas
The Training Faculty is drawn from four Academic Health Center colleges and the College of Science & Engineering. Faculty expertise extends across a broad spectrum, including: pulmonary fibrosis; lung injury; lung cancer; COPD; sleep medicine; asthma; cystic fibrosis; and bioethics. Comprehensive resources and stable research funding in each area provide an outstanding training environment.


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2.5-hour tour. 8-person maximum. €95 per person for parties of 2-4. €140 for individuals. Sliding scale applies for parties over 5. Make your tour exclusive for an additional €50.
Make this tour exclusive for an additional €50 fee, so that no other parties join your tour.
Our Suggestions are time slots when we anticipate less congestion, but feel free to book any available time in any category below