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Wake field's article linking MMR vaccine and autism was fraudulent
Wake field's article linking MMR vaccine and autism was fraudulent. Over a decade of studies were conducted and found no evidence of a link between the MMR vaccine and autism. By the time the paper proven retracted 12 years later, it was proven that the paper was in-fact an elaborate fraud, however the damage was done and vaccination rates in the UK have still not recovered and in 2008 measles was declared endemic in England and Wales. Hundreds of thousands of children in the UK are not protected and related deaths arisen.
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High Court reserves judgment in Facebook case
Data watchdog wants EU court to decide on European Commission data-transfer rulings
Austrian lawyer Max Schrems alleges his data-privacy rights as an EU citizen were breached by transfer of his personal data by Facebook Ireland.
The High Court has reserved judgment on an action by the Data Protection Commissioner with potentially enormous implications for trade between the European Union and United States and the privacy rights of millions of EU citizens.
Ms Justice Caroline Costello heard final arguments in the 21-day case on Wednesday, after which she reserved her decision.
The legal costs are expected to amount to several million euro.
Commissioner Helen Dixon wants the judge to ask the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) to decide the validity or otherwise of European Commission decisions approving data transfer channels known as standard contractual clauses (SCCs).
Her application arises following a complaint made in 2013 by Austrian lawyer Max Schrems alleging his data privacy rights as an EU citizen were breached by transfer of his personal data by Facebook Ireland – because Facebook's European headquarters are here – to its US parent, Facebook Inc.
That complaint led to an earlier reference by the High Court to the CJEU which resulted in the European court striking down the Safe Harbour arrangement for data transfers.
Mr Schrems's complaint was then subject to an investigation by Ms Dixon who, in a draft finding last May, found he had "well-founded" objections over data transfers based on her views about the adequacy of remedies available in the US for EU citizens who allege breach of their data privacy rights.
She wants the Irish court to ask the CJEU to decide on the validity of the European Commission decisions approving the SCCs before finalising her decision on Mr Schrems's complaint. Her concern is "to get it right", the court heard.
The case is against Facebook and Mr Schrems who, for different reasons, oppose a referral.
Facebook argued the commission's draft finding is wrong and failed to take into account the 2016 agreement between the European Commission and US on a "Privacy Shield" framework for data transfers.
Mr Schrems argues a reference is unnecessary or at least premature in circumstances including, he alleges, that the commissioner has not yet fully investigated his complaint.
The judge also heard evidence from various experts on US law, along with arguments opposing referral from the US government, Digital Europe and the Business Software Alliance.
The US government disputed the claims of inadequate protections there and it and the other two bodies also argued there would be potentially enormous adverse consequences for trade, business and economic interests in the EU, US and beyond if the SCCs were found invalid.
Lawyers for the Electronic Privacy Information Centre, a Washington-based non-governmental organisation, endorsed the commissioner's concerns about adequacy of remedies in the US.
In final arguments on Wednesday, Brian Murray SC, for the commissioner, and Paul Gallagher SC, for Facebook, strongly disagreed on the relevance of the Privacy Shield decision to the issues the Irish court has to decide.
Mr Gallagher said it seemed the court was being asked to "ignore" that the Privacy Shield decision included a "binding" decision on the adequacy of protections in the US.
Mr Murray said this case was about the validity of the SCC decisions and, while the commissioner was not arguing that the court should not have regard to the Privacy Shield decision, Facebook appeared to be relying on "recitals" in that which were "not generally binding".
That decision was by the European Commission, his side argued it was wrong, and the appropriate body to determine the issues raised in this case was the CJEU, counsel said.


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Got the Tuesday blues? Fear not! Today is National Coffee Day, and plenty of retailers nationwide are offering up a cup of joe on the house to celebrate. Krispy Kreme and Eight O'Clock Coffee are offering up free food as well! These hot deals are valid at participating locations only. Check out our list below to find your closest free caffeine fix!
- Caribou Coffee: While this isn't a discount for the customer, it is a great deal. For every cup of Amy's Blend purchased today, a cup of coffee will be donated to nurses and families in cancer centers throughout the country.
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: 50% off iced coffee, flavored iced coffee, and iced Americanos (any size)
- Dunkin' Donuts: Free medium cup of Dunkin' Donuts hot or iced dark roast coffee. Limit 1 per guest.
- Eight O'Clock: Free sample of Coffee Thins with this coupon
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- Peet's Coffee & Tea: Free small cup of Major Dickason Blend w/ baked good, oatmeal, or fresh food purchase.
- Sheetz: Free cup of self-serve coffee
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- Tim Hortons: $1 Regular or Dark Roast (any size!)
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- Whole Foods: $0.25 cent 12-oz. cups of coffee
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Today I wanted to share a few thoughts about being a leader. You may not want to be the biggest CEO on the planet, the person known around the world for some amazing act or the next president, but in our own small ways each of us wants to be a leader. And, even more important, each of us does lead, even if we're not aware of it. Let's briefly look at 9 ways you stand out as a leader and ways you can improve yourself and be a better leader in whatever capacity you desire.
You honestly love people: this means you're happy to help people, encourage them, strengthen them and don't enjoy cutting them down or hurting them. You also aren't putting on a show for the world around, you really love people (well, just about everyone).
You look for opportunities to help: this is one of the things that stands out to indicate that you're a leader. When you're actively helping others people take notice and know you're trustworthy and reliable.
You inspire people: leaders don't just give orders, they inspire their people to be better, stronger, happier and lead fuller lives.
You're available: people know that you're just a phone call, text or Facebook message away and that you'll answer them and help them work through the situations they face, or just be a shoulder to cry on.
You give people hope: you're not one of those glass-half-empty people, you honestly believe that there is hope for the world, that there is a better future for the next generation and that together we can make a difference.
You're generous: this goes beyond being available and looking for opportunities to help, this means that you're willing to, and do, go over and above the needs of the situation. You're always the first one there to help, first one to bring over dinner, and first to call with support. You also give with no intention of being repaid for your generosity.
You're humble: this is a tough one for many people, they like their kind deeds and efforts recognized. And we all do need recognition, it's part of our innate needs for life and survival. Humility doesn't mean that you're not recognized, it means that you don't do things for the recognition and don't put in the effort to make sure you're recognized either.
You see the best in others: this is one of my favorite things about being a leader, being willing and able to see what others aren't willing to see in themselves, and inspiring them to bring out those capabilities.
You share: the world of 2015 is a big one. The internet and technology gives us so many more options than we had even 50 years ago. There are fewer limits than ever on our potential. We each have our own ways of sharing, whether sitting on a board, writing a blog or in a church group. But each of us does share our experiences, our wisdom and our knowledge with the world.
What will you do to be a better leader today?


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- Management may eject any persons from the El Cerrito Swim Center who are violating these rules or whose conduct or condition is jeopardizing the health, safety or pleasure of others. (EC Ord. 10.60.010)
- All programs and services must be held in accordance with City policy and procedures.
- Smoking is prohibited in the facility and all City property.
- Glass containers, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs are not permitted in the facility.
- Food or drinks are allowed in the facility only in designated areas, including the grass, picnic area and bleachers.
- The City of El Cerrito is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Bicycles, skateboards, scooters or other vehicles are not permitted in the facility.
- Persons having currently active diarrhea or who have had active diarrhea within the previous 14 days shall not be allowed to enter the pool water. (CA Code 3120B)
- Patrons should refrain from inappropriate displays of affection in this public, family setting.
- Pets are not allowed. Service animals are allowed on deck but not in the water.
- For the safety and security of all our patrons, use of recorders, cameras, cell phone cameras or any other visual recording devices are not allowed in locker rooms.
- No cell phone usage in locker rooms.
- Inappropriate behavior in the restrooms and showers is prohibited.
- Flotation devices including water wings, padded swimsuits, inner tubes and lifejackets not permitted.
- Children 6 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Chaperones must wear a swimsuit, accompany the child in the water and remain within arm's length at all times.
- Children under 12 years of age may not be left unattended in the facility.
- All patrons aged 1 year and older entering the facility must pay.
- Patrons requesting reasonable accommodations within ADA guidelines, please see Aquatic Management staff.
- Non-City employees or contractors cannot provide instruction or other services at the Swim Center.
- Persons with communicable diseases, infections, open sores or wounds will not be allowed in the pool. (Health and Safety Code 7830)
- Any behavior or action deemed unsafe or inappropriate by Aquatic Staff is prohibited.
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- Sliders must weigh less than 300lbs. to use the slide.
- Goggles, masks and eyeglasses must be removed before riding.
- Swimwear with exposed zippers, buckles, rivets or metal ornamentation are not permitted on the slide.
- Sliders must go down one at a time.
- Sliders must go down the slide feet first lying on their back, ankles crossed.
- Keep arms and hands inside the flumes at all times
- Sliders must exit the slide area immediately after completion of slide.
- No horseplay in, on, or around the slide.
- Violation of any of the above rules is cause for immediate ejection from the El Cerrito Swim Center.
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- Swimmers must be able to swim competently for at least one lap to enter the deep end and/or use the diving boards. Lifeguards have sole discretion.
- Lap swimmers may use lap lanes during recreation swim.
- Lap Swim is designed for Adults ages 14 years and older. Swimmers ages 10 – 13 may only participate in Lap Swim at the discretion of the Senior Lifeguard on duty and must be accompanied in the water by an adult at all times.
- Swimmers stopping and/or playing in lap lanes will be asked to exit the facility.
- Non-lap swimmers are not permitted to swim across lap lanes. For more information including lap swim etiquette, see our Lap Swim page.
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- All children wishing to use the diving boards must pass a swim test.
- Only 1 person on the diving board and ladder at a time.
- No running on the diving board.
- No flips, twists, backward jumps or backward dives allowed.
- After diving, swim out toward the closest ladder.
- Divers may not adjust the fulcrum of the diving board.
- Wait until the previous diver has reached the ladder to take your turn.
- Management may eject any persons from the El Cerrito Swim Center who are violating these rules or whose conduct or condition is jeopardizing the health, safety or pleasure of others. (City Ordinance 10.60.010)


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Charity In Action
Pepper Gang continues to make volunteering and giving back a priority. Our volunteer work helps us to not only bond as a team but become closer to the selfless humans that make this city a better place. Through our work, we've learned to work together, be patient, and be grateful for the opportunities we've been given here at Pepper Gang.
Dare To Give
To show our care and appreciation to Boston's police, fire, medical and city workers, Pepper Gang created the Dare To Give program. We prepared bags of refreshments, including a variety of beverage and snacks, and went out to hand them in person on a hot summer day. Through this simple act of kindness, we felt more connected to the Boston community. We love to show our care and gratitude; furthermore, we want to encourage more people to join us. So, in July, we will have another Dare To Give activity. This time, we are going to distribute 100 pay-it-forward bags to people in the city, and ask them to take what they need from the bag, fill it back up and pass the love to another person. Search #DareToGive on Twitter for more photos and engagement.
Emerald Necklace Conservancy
Our enthusiasm for the outdoors and our love of the city lead Pepper Gang to volunteer with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy. This 1,100-acre parkland aims to preserve and protect the urban landscape. The Pepper Gang team joined forces with Emerald Necklace during their Tuesdays with the Roses volunteer night at the Kelleher Rose Garden. The team spent time pruning roses, weeding the beds, and beautifying the city we call home.
Learn more about the Emerald Necklace Conservancy.
The Greater Boston Food Bank
Pepper Gang regularly volunteers at The Greater Boston Food Bank to assist in sorting and packing donated food for those in need. Through our dedication, we show our care for the Boston community, and strengthen our team as a community contributor. Join us in ending hunger in Boston.
Learn more about The Greater Boston Food Bank.
Charles River Cleanup
We love Boston, and enjoy nature and the inspiring views the Charles River brings us. This time, it's our turn to give back to our community and return the Charles to its natural beautiful state.
The Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup brought over 3,000 volunteers together to remove litter and assist with park maintenance, and Pepper Gang was thrilled to be part of it! On the cleanup day, residents and runners were drawn to the activity and express their thankfulness. We hope our participation can inspire more people to join us next time!
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One of the most important things in helping your child grow is including them in your daily activities. By doing this not only do they learn what in important part they play in your life, but they also learn skills that help them become more and more independent. I will ask my daughter from time to time if she would like to help make dinner. Usually she says no, that she would rather watch TV. After a little prodding however, she begrudgingly makes her way into the kitchen and begins to help with the tasks. After a little while she is having such a great time helping out, and being such a big part of the process. She loves getting out all the utensils and putting them around the table, setting our places. She enjoys mixing items together for the recipe and is just starting to learn how to measure out each ingredient. Though most of the cooking on the hot stove is reserved for mom and dad, we still huddle around the food as it's being cooked and together we stir the dinner around the pot.
Just recently, she learned how to tell when a pancake needs to be flipped and flipped it herself. Now instead of practically begging her to be in the kitchen, I can't get her to leave it. Occasionally she interjects with her own unique ideas of what we should have for dinner. Usually peanut butter and jelly, or macaroni and cheese become the popular topic with her. I have a little more refined of a pallet and together we have created some culinary masterpieces that she can't believe she helped make.
The food comes and goes but the memories are priceless. Standing close around our GE Appliances, laughing and working together to feed the family, that's the real prize. Sometimes I give in and let her cook the macaroni and cheese for everyone. No it isn't one of my favorites, the look of accomplishment on her face is worth eating it at least once a week. Just as I look back helping out in the kitchen when I was a kid, I know that she too will look back and think fondly on the memories we have made in our kitchen.
GE Appliances just launched "Our American Kitchen" campaign. Stories of very diverse families. To kickstart the campaign, they focused on the Richards Family. Here's what they had to say about that:
"Doris Richards responded to our survey about her multi-cultural family. Her and her husband adopted five children, two from Sierra Leone and three from Vietnam. The two girls from Sierra Leone are particularly fascinating because they were six-years-old when the Richards' adopted them. When they brought them home to small-town Colorado everything was foreign to them. For example, they had never seen ice before. It's a fascinating story about the joys and challenges that are typical American couple faces when raising children from so many different backgrounds.
Here is what she wrote:
We adopted 5 kids from Vietnam to Africa between 1999 & 2002. There are twin boys from Vietnam & a single girl from Vietnam, plus twin girls from Sierra Leone West Africa. We took the whole family on a Medical Missions trip in 2011. My kids wanted to know if the Vietnamese Spring Rolls we make are as good as the ones made in Vietnam. I got a thumbs up. For Christmas every year, we make Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls for our dinner now. We needed a big refrigerator because all the kids are Teenagers now & they can go through a lot of food. Thanks, GE"
You can actually view the webisode here.
I don't know what we are going to have for dinner tonight, but I do know that it is going to be another evening where my daughter takes center stage in the cooking. Thanks to my GE appliances, I don't have to worry about anything except for making memories that last. Well, also I might have to worry about talking her out of macaroni and cheese for the third night in a row.
Watch the Richards Family story here!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of GE Appliances. The opinions and text are all mine.
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Captain's log Stardate 9529.1
This is the final cruise of the starship Enterprise under my command. This ship, and her history will shortly become the care of another crew.
To them and their prosperity will be commit our future. They'll continue the voyages they we have begun and journey to all the undiscovered countries, boldly going where no man – where no one – has gone before.
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Review: The Color of Tea
Grace feels isolated living in Macau, China with her husband. She doesn't speak the language and her husband is busy with work and she's learning to accept that they will never be able to have children. When she notices a vacant restaurant for rent Grace decides to open a coffee shop and bake the beloved macarons her mother introduced her to as a child. She names the coffee shop Lillian's, after her mother, and finds a family in the women who gather there – both employees and customers.
The Color of Tea, by Hannah Tunnicliffe is a story of love and survival. It's about forgiveness, hope, and strength. Add the descriptions of tea and macarons and you have a winning combination . . . for the most part.
Grace is a fabulous character. I could feel her isolation, since I've known it in my own life. It's not easy to make a life for yourself in a new place when you don't speak the language. Add the grief of her infertility and her unstable childhood and it's easy to see why Grace felt sad. She was determined though, saying,
It was time to find a life for myself. To make something out of nothing. The end of hope and the beginning of it too.
I'm generally not drawn to character-driven novels, but the characters in this one were so wonderful and realistic and the backdrop of Lillian's (and the macarons) added such a great dimension, I found myself eager to get back to the book to see what Grace and her friends were up to. I came to care for these characters and was anxious to get back to them when I had to set the book down. I cheered at their triumphs and cringed at their mistakes.
The Color of Tea was close to being a stellar read for me and probably would have been if it weren't for the ending. I felt like the ending came out of left field and it hit me like a punch in the gut. After mulling it around in my brain for a few days, I still don't think it fits the rest of the book. If you've read the book I'd love to know what you thought of the end.
Overall, I'd say I enjoyed the book a great deal – I just wish it had ended differently.
Review copy provided by Simon & Schuster. I am an Indiebound Affiliate.
July 17, 2012 6:52 am
Sounds like a story that has been done before, but I am curious about the ending since it impacted you so much.
July 17, 2012 7:03 am
I read the book and thought it was pretty good (i didn't enjoy it quite as much as you though) and felt the exact same thing when I finished it. The ending was totally unrealistic and strange, but I had a feeling part way through the novel that it may end that way. I think the author wanted to tie up loose ends but in doing so made it too picture perfect for my tastes!
July 17, 2012 10:45 am
It sounds like a good novel. Shame the ending felt so disjointed from the rest of the book.
July 17, 2012 11:31 am
I love the sound of this one Kathy, very emotional. You have me intrigued on the ending, had you thinking days later and you still don't agree with ending, interesting. Adding to my Wishlist, never heard or seen this cover before.
July 17, 2012 2:01 pm
Sounds very interesting. I like it when characters feel realistic. Always a good thing.
July 17, 2012 3:22 pm
I'm looking forward to reading this one for the tour. Sorry the ending didn't work for you. I hope I like it.
July 19, 2012 1:34 pm
Honestly, I will have to read this if for no other reason but to find out what the ending is all about. This is the second review that I have read that where the reader found the end out of place. Interesting, and too bad really, especially after reading that it was a remarkable read up until that point. Thank you for your review.
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I agree with the comments on the ending…it was like a chapter was missing … I looked back for
a reference to the epilogue thinking I had missed a page or two. Did Grace trade the shop to Gigi in exchange for Faith?


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Mr. Inspiration
October 15, 2008
I just love this shot of Michael Hauge. With the light streaming down on him, he looks like Moses! This was taken in my yard this morning. Last Saturday, he was the Bard of Bainbridge as he lectured to a packed house on uniting story structure and character arc. It was such a fine lecture that I will be posting my notes and asides over the next few days. I'll post the first batch tomorrow. Prepare to roll up your sleeves and get to work on that writing project.
[…] a brain trust? Well, it's my writers' group plus the world's best story consultant, Michael Hauge. Some of you might remember he has a lifelong connection to the place where I live–and I have a […]
[…] The Michael Hauge workshop notes begin here and continue here and here. This is the 4th installment. Happy […]
Yippee…I read your blog on him/his lecture and was so sad that I could not be there to learn from him that I ordered his books yesterday.,…need all the tips I can get.
Great photo…great place….heaven on earth! Brings back special memories! :o))
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Nice, Ca. 1951 NH Public Utilities Comm. Boat Inspector Badge by S. M. Spencer Co.
Product Description
ARTIFACT: Nice circa 1951 New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission Boat Inspector Badge with a nice S. M. Spencer maker's plaque on reverse. The center of the badge depicts the state seal and surrounding it reads: "SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 1776" in embossed lettering. The badge is topped with a spread wing, bowed head, eagle and the badge reads: "INSPECTOR PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION NEW HAMPSHIRE" in black painted details and the base of the badge reads: "BOAT". The reverse maker's plate reads: "S. M. SPENCER MFG. CO. BOSTON". No longer under the public utilities commission's jurisdiction, boat inspection is now under the Department of Safety. This is a direct ancestral lineage badge for New Hampshire DOS Safety, Service, and Marine Patrol.
VINTAGE: Circa 1951
SIZE: Approximately 2 ½" x 1 5/8"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Chrome plated brass, black paint
ATTACHMENT: Vertical kick pin with drop in forked locking catch
ITEM NOTES: This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEJX15 LFEJX9/15 STVFEJX4/17 RPBEJX17 NLEGEX6/17
CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine�Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate surface wear, nearly all the plating details remain intact, overall excellent condition.


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Agalloch played Irving Plaza w/ Jex Thoth (pics & setlist)
photos by Greg Cristman, words by Wyatt Marshall
Agalloch @ Irving Plaza – 6/30/14
Agalloch brought their current tour with Jex Thoth to NYC for an IO-presented show at Irving Plaza on Monday night (6/30). We reviewed the show over at Invisible Oranges, and here's a bit of what we had to say:
Agalloch went on right around ten, and opened with "(Serpens Caput)," the instrumental intro from their latest album The Serpent and the Sphere. The new album would be leaned on heavily–"The Astral Dialogue," "Vales Beyond Dimension," "Dark Matter Gods," and "Celestial Effigy" made appearances in the main set, and the massive "Plateau of the Ages" served as the finale to the encore. Agalloch sounded better than ever –the guitars were huge, crushing, and Aesop Dekker was a monster on drums, keeping it lively and powerful. Fans of Agalloch know their watery picked guitar sound that's been a staple of the band since The Mantle (see "Ghost of the Midwinter Fires" for a good sample), and every time they brought it in there was an anticipatory swell from the crowd. Agalloch sounded fantastic, and for those who wrote off coming to the show because they saw the band at Maryland Deathfest, they missed out. Agalloch's a different band indoors.
Jex Thoth, a psyched-out doom band from Wisconsin, were reminiscent of a more soulful Blood Ceremony. Like Blood Ceremony, powerful female vocals (courtesy of their singer who's name is also Jex Thoth and who is formerly of Sabbath Assembly and Wooden Wand) are a centerpiece to the band's sound. One highlight of their set, "Keep Your Weeds," is streaming below.
You can read the whole review at Invisible Oranges
Agalloch continues on the road for another week or so of shows, playing with a combination of Jex Thoth, Canadian acoustic duo Musk Ox and Thrones. Remaining dates are listed, with more pictures and the setlist from Irving Plaza, below…
Jex Thoth
Agalloch Setlist at Irving Plaza 6/30
((Serpens Caput))
The Astral Dialogue
Into the Painted Grey
Vales Beyond Dimension
Ghosts of the Midwinter Fires
Dead Winter Days
Dark Matter Gods
Celestial Effigy
…and the Great Cold Death of the Earth
Falling Snow
Plateau of the Ages
Agalloch — 2014 Tour Dates
7/02 – Montreal, QC – La Salla Rosa (w/ Jex Thoth & Musk Ox)
7/03 – Ottawa City, ON – Mavericks (w/ Jex Thoth & Musk Ox)
7/04 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House (w/ Jex Thoth)
7/05 – Detroit, MI – Majestic Theater (w/ Jex Thoth)
7/06 – St Louis, MO – Firebird (w/ Thrones)
7/07 – Omaha, NE – Waiting Room (w/ Thrones)
7/08 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theater (w/ Thrones)


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The Piedmont team is getting ready for Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, the event to be staged in Hong Kong from November 7 to 9. The trip will be organised by the Piemonte Land of Perfection super consortium, formed to harmonise the promotional strategies of the region's main wine consortia (Asti, Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero, Brachetto d'Acqui, Barbera d'Asti Vini Monferrato, Gavi) and producers' associations (Produttori Moscato and Vignaioli Piemontesi). Thirteen wineries will take part in the trip to recreate a mini Piedmont in 5th Pavilion (Area B).
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Assurant Inc.'s third-quarter profit increased 34% as contributions from its solutions and speciality property businesses soared, the insurance provider said Thursday.
Assurant AIZ, +0.90% posted net income of $100.3 million, or 74 cents a share. A year ago, the company earned $74.8 million, or 53 cents a share.
Excluding one-time items, Assurant would have earned $125.6 million, or 92 cents a share, up 71% from the third quarter of 2004.
"We saw strong growth in net operating income despite the worst hurricane season on record," said Chief Executive Kerry Clayton in a statement.
Profit from the insurer's solutions and specialty property units jumped to $53.1 million from $3 million. Catastrophe losses in in the most recent third quarter narrowed to $31.1 million from $75.5 million.
The company's health-care division reported a 5% decline in income to $45.7 million as net earned premiums fell 4%. Its employee benefits business reported a profit increase of 53% to $22.8 million.
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And this is the result!
I finished my little house quilt today. I had trouble deciding on the colour of the triangles surrounding the house and ended up with blue sky with stars. I had an idea of making it look as if it was floating in space, but it didn't quite work out that way. With a darker sky and maybe continuing with the same fabric in the border I might have made it work, but then again, maybe not... Anyway, I'm quite pleased with it. As a sample for the class I might teach at the quilt shop next month it will work just fine. So tomorrow off it goes to the shop. If enough people find it interesting enough to sign up for the class, I'll have a bit of extra work. I'm in two minds about this. The only teaching I have ever done is a small embroidery group one Saturday last year. Is this really something I'll be able to do??? I have taken enough classes to know what doesn't work, and my reasoning is that if I make the class into something I might have enjoyed as a student, it will work - I think...If I'm able to get my ideas across to them? Come to think of it I have run several workshops at the guild as well and they have turned out OK. Well, we'll just have to wait and see. The handbag class in April is definitely going to happen though, there's a waiting list already!


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Filter press works for us, pays for us, but there is a saying: "pay is rewarded"! Such a sentence is not only applicable to humans, but also to pressure filters. Our reward for filter press is careful maintenance. The more careful we maintain, the more we can repay for it. Is that what you think, too? Now that we have talked about the maintenance of the filter press, let's emphasize again, I believe we can get more benefits from our efforts.
1. Apply to the habit. In the long term work of the filter press, it is often due to some small problems in the use of custom. With the passage of time, a big problem is caused to the equipment, so the users must use it correctly, especially if the filter is not opened on an empty stomach, when there is no filtrate between filter plates. The pressure filter provided by the pressure system of the filter press is likely to depress the filter plate and damage it, resulting in the complete paralysis of the equipment. Therefore, when using the pressure filter, the best maintenance method is to use the manufacturer's regulations.
2. Hydraulic system. Hydraulic pressure station in the hydraulic system is a closed space, and a long time use of filter press, perhaps the hydraulic oil will decrease with the time, when the hydraulic oil is reduced to a certain time, can not meet the requirements of the oil pump, the oil pump will turn, so that the motor can be burned out of the motor pump. The hydraulic system causes damage. So we must pay attention to the change of hydraulic oil, even when it is lower than the line of use.
3, filter press filter cloth. As filter cloth is a necessary part of filter press, the use of filter press is also the use of filter cloth. We use for cloth, just remember one thing, once is cloth used once, when cleaning out, not dry too much, too dry to prevent filter cloth, filter cloth by changing the pore size affect the filtering effect.


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I saw a picture on pinterest quite a while ago & just had to do my own. I talked my daughter into helping me make this tonight. I am SO SO happy with how it turned out.
Just ignore where the ornaments are placed. My 2 yr old rearranges the bottom of the tree several times a day. So, that is my show & tell for the day. I did finish up another chevron quilt today also but pictures will be later. It was foggy & rainy all day & so no pictures were taken as of yet.
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Following these steps before building any tickets will make your product creation simpler and faster.
First, go to Sales > SaffireTix™ > Locations to add or modify the names of all the locations (gates/ticket booths) that you'll be scanning or selling from during your event. If you're scanning & selling from the same location, you only need to add it one time (e.g., 'Main Gate' would be used for both types of operation). The Location is a great tool for sorting your reports and limiting where products can be sold or scanned. Read more about Locations & Location Groups.
Second, go to Sales > Product Categories to add or modify the names of the categories your tickets are associated with. You'll use this tool for filtering your reports - and you can refine your filtering even further by adding sub-categories. A good rule to follow is creating a category for the current year (such as '2019 Fair') and use sub-categories for the types of tickets: admissions, comps, grandstand, vip, etc. Read more about Product Categories.
Third, go to Sales > SaffireTix™ > Price Types to add or modify the labels you'll use to identify your ticket price levels. There's no need to create individual products for each price... your products can include multiple price types (e.g., adult, youth, senior, military) as long they all have the same sellable dates, scannable dates, and redemption rules. Saffire reports will show a breakdown of your products by category & price type. Read more about general admission price types - OR - about reserved ticket price types.
Fourth - and finally - go to Sales > Commerce Settings. Here you can add:
- 'Sales Tax' which would get applied to all transactions
- 'Transaction Fees' which would also get applied to transactions based on specific sales channels
- 'Product Fees' which are unique for individual products (the actual amounts are added when creating your products)
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A valid appeal is one where you have been all the way through the authority's review procedure; where you provide the Commissioner with the information needed to investigate your complaint; and where you have told the Commissioner what you are unhappy with. You are most likely to make a valid appeal if you use the Commissioner's online appeal service.
Ask yourself all of the questions below to check if your appeal is valid.
The Commissioner can only investigate appeals about Scottish public authorities that are subject to the FOI Act or the EIRs. There are also some limited circumstances where the Commissioner does not have the power to investigate.
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Cross-border transportation networks are taking advantage of technological improvements to provide more opportunities for seamless transport across boundaries. These are based on digital networks that are placed on top of transport infrastructure. Whereas changes to the physical transport infrastructure are slow and costly, digital networks are flexible in allowing system upgrades. For truck trips across countries there is need for improved information systems, safety and security for truckers, with concurrent improvements in traffic network management. The improved services face a number of challenges, certain of which are related to standards and technology while others are strategic, policy, organisational, and social.
In a paper submitted by Hungaria and Greek partners of the CROCODILE 2 corridor, an analysis is presented of the implications and challenges for the design and development of SSTPAs that focus on cross-border transport in Hungary and Greece. Emphasis is on three subsystems, information, safety and security. The information subsystem ensures the management of information on availability and use of SSTPA services, including space reservation, availability and use. The safety subsystem includes incident detection via intelligent cameras that can identify a range of incident types. The security subsystem includes detection of intrusion via cameras and license plate reading. Organisational issues arise as SSTPAs often are located in private properties that are overseen by public agencies. Benefits are expected from bottleneck removal in oversaturated truck parking areas, travel time reduction, reliability increase, safety and security improvements, and higher efficiency in logistics.
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It is hardly an original desire to want to know who or what is coming up the driveway. As a step along that road (as it were), I used my YOLO workflow to train YOLOv3 on a few things likely to be seen there. With my usual impatience, this test captured above was performed with an early set of weights (at around 1200 iterations) but actually seemed to work reasonably well and was easily able to differentiate between the different vehicle types and makes. Training is continuing again now but it is nice to know that it is going to work. I am training it to detect a range of vehicles, including UPS trucks and mail vans.
One thing I don't know as yet is the situation with false positives – will random cars and trucks trigger one of the learned classes or not? Time will tell. If so, I'll probably have to include some negative examples in the training set that includes examples of other types of vehicles that I don't want to detect. Or, put all these other examples into a new general vehicle class. Not sure which is best at this point.
This is the fairly boring rt-ai Edge design that's using the new model. It is basically passing the video frames through CYOLO and then pushing out to Manifold where it is being stored and can be viewed in real-time. This is running full time now so I will be able to look back and see how the detection performs in real life. In addition, selected and annotated frames from the stored data can be recycled to add to the training data in a future training cycle.
I could go crazy and use the license reading SPE to be much more specific about the individual vehicles. However, I still don't have the right sort of cameras to make that work effectively.
Ok, so now that I have YOLO producing metadata indicating what is moving on the driveway, I then need to process that into useful information. That's going to require a new SPE to process and filter the raw detections so that I can get real-time alerts for interesting events.


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Development of a real-time and geographical information system-based transit management information system
Bae, Sanghoon
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The Tidewater Regional Transit (TRT) in Virginia has implemented an Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) system into their bus system. However, there are some problems with the system that TRT is endeavoring to resolve in order to maximize its utilization. Therefore, the main goal of this research was to develop an automated Management Information System (MIS) that processes the overwhelming real-time incoming data from the AVL system in TRT, and to present it promptly in an easy-to-access, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-use format. In order to meet this goal, development of a graphics- and Geographical Information System (GIS)-based display system is essential. Classification of data from the AVL system according to its priority, relevancy, and demand level was the first step in achieving the goal of this research. The second step was to develop a user-friendly, menu-option display system. This step mainly focuses on the structured computer model construction so that its future potential for expansion and modification is easily accommodated. The last step of the research was to develop a GIS-based display system. For this task, the TIGER/Line Census file is utilized as the data file for map display. Since the topic of this research - MIS development - is a part of a proposed Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS) research project, its future research direction is also identified. One of the most important recommendations for the future research is the real-time operational application of the developed MIS model.
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Manchester, Aug 8 :
Pacers Varun Aaron and Bhuvneshwar Kumar led India's fightback as England were reduced to 201 for six, a lead by 49 runs, at lunch on day two of the fourth cricket Test at Old Trafford here Friday.
England, who had skittled out India for 152 on the first day, lost three of their top order batsmen in the morning session with Bhuvneshwar accounting for two of them.
Starting the day at 113 for three, Ian (58) and Chris Jordan (13) set-about consolidating England's strong position in the match.
Indian bowlers left a lot to be desired in the first half-hour of play.
But just as the hosts were beginning to look comfortable, Bhuvneshwar struck to remove Jordan.
An excellent catch by Aaron at mid-wicket as Bhuneshwar's bouncer took Jordan by surprise.
Just an over later, Bhuvneshwar was at it again, sending the dangerous Bell back to the pavillion.
The Indian pacer's wonderful outswinger grazed the bat's outside edge and staright into the waiting gloves of captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
The two wickets juxtaposed with Aaron's introduction into the attack saw India claw their way back into the match.
Aaron managed to exploit the favourable overcast conditions to his advantage and troubled the English batsmen with his pace, bounce and movement.
Some of his short-pitched deliveries had the opposition scurrying for cover.
Aaron finally got his due with an unplayable inswinger from around the wicket that saw the ball smash into Moeen Ali's stumps.
The left-hander was hurried into his shot, and was trying to play that with the swing towards midwicket with a closed bat-face but the ball split the gap between bat and pad to crash into the stumps.
Ravichandran Ashwin, back into the Indian side, bowled well but failed to get another breakthrough as the visitors went into lunch with Jos Buttler (13 batting) and Joe Root (22 batting) still at the crease.
India (first innings): 152 all out
England (first innings, overnight score 113/3)
Alastair Cook c Pankaj Singh b Aaron 17
Sam Robson b Kumar 6
Gary Ballance lbw b Aaron 37
Ian Bell c Dhoni b Kumar 58
Chris Jordan c Aaron b Kumar 13
Joe Root batting 23
Moeen Ali b Aaron 13
Jos Buttler batting 13
Extras (b 4, lb 9, w 3, nb 5) 21
Total (for six wickets in 62 overs) 201
Fall of wickets: 1-21 (Robson, 8.6 overs), 2-36 (Cook, 13.1), 3-113 (Balance, 34.3), 4-136 (Jordan, 41.4), 5-140 (Bell, 43.4), 6-170 (Ali, 52.2)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar 18-6-47-3
Pankaj Singh 14-2-64-0
Varun Aaron 14-2-44-3
Ravichandran Ashwin 13-1-28-0
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Mesut Ozil Has 'Started Telling Arsenal Teammates' About Impending Manchester United Switch
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil is apparently 'so confident' that he will be joining Manchester United at some point in the near future he has already started to tell his current Gunners team-mates exactly that.
This is according to a sensational claim from the Daily Mirror, which would suggest that Ozil is fairly openly preparing to say his goodbyes to Arsenal and move north to Old Trafford for a reunion with former Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho.
The German World Cup winner has just eight months left on his current Arsenal contract and appears no closer to signing fresh terms, despite his agent recently claiming that the latest round of talks had been 'positive' - that revelation was reportedly a surprise to the Gunners.
Manager Arsene Wenger later admitted that the club may look into selling Ozil and fellow contract rebel Alexis Sanchez when the transfer window re-opens in January to avoid a scenario where both individuals leave as free agents in June and Arsenal recoup no money.
Mourinho and Ozil certainly have a strong relationship after winning La Liga together with Real during the 2011/12 campaign. The United boss has also spoken highly of the player since.
Yet a significant red flag on the likeliness of Ozil actually joining United remains the origin of the latest story and which side is driving it.
Tellingly, the Mirror's report admits that it is unclear if United will actually make a formal offer. It certainly wouldn't be the first time that a story has been planted by an agent, representative or friend of a player to stir up hype in an attempt to flush out a genuine offer from...somewhere.
Inter are the only club to have shown any kind of semi serious interest in Ozil, with even them having reservations about pursuing him in January.


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According to this post in The Atlantic, "the Vatican Secret Archives is one of the grandest historical collections in the world." But because if its inaccessibility, "it's also one of the most useless."
However, "a new project could change all that. Known as In Codice Ratio, it uses a combination of artificial intelligence and optical-character-recognition (OCR) software to scour these neglected texts and make their transcripts available for the very first time. If successful, the technology could also open up untold numbers of other documents at historical archives around the world."
If you want to learn more about this landmark project check out "Artificial Intelligence Is Cracking Open the Vatican's Secret Archives."
(Thanks, as always, to John Riley of Gabriel Books for providing ATG Quirkies)
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Old Dog, New Truck
Season 1 • Episode 3
Nate sees dollars signs when Fabian & Amy surprise him with a 1948 bread truck flip. But, with an anniversary party in the mix, mechanical problems and a showdown over the bread truck put the future of the build - and the Doghouse - at stake.
41 min|TV-14|Premiered 09/18/2017


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12 January 2018
Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) is advising members of the public especially market vendors not to park on Stinson Parade Bridge and to conduct all their business inside the Usher Street Market area.
FRA General Manager Network Operations and Maintenance Aram Goes says they are reminding the public that the slip lane at the Harris Street end is the main Usher Street exit and it must be clear at all times.
"On Scott Street we have now reinstated the original one way three lane traffic (in front of Tappoo and Village 6) with a no right-turn off Stinson Parade Bridge into Edward Street."
He said there will currently be no more right turn off Stinson into Edward Street and heavy cone layout at that Stinson/Edward Intersection is currently controlling this.
"We have advised the Village 6 Management and the traffic ushers on duty that they are not to allow left turn exit from Village 6 Car Park."
Mr Goes said the Usher St access of the Suva Market will be a Suva City Council controlled market delivery access only. Trucks and buses are not permitted to enter this section of Usher Street and can now use the safer alternative along Scott Street onto Edward Street.
Read Full Report:SLIP LANE IS THE MAIN USHER STREET EXIT AND MUST BE CLEAR AT ALL TIMES
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I scan the bunch of parents standing by the park at the school. The twins run headfirst into the clutch of children by the slide and are lost in them. I edge closer to a couple who smile and wave. We introduce ourselves, point out our respective children and lapse into silence. I excuse myself and walk towards where Ammu and Pattu are having trouble pulling themselves on to the swings. It is an impromptu get together for first graders at the new school Ammu and Pattu will be in. Pushing the girls till they have enough momentum to keep themselves going, I move away. A kind man nods and I stand by him. He is a veteran at this thing and brings me up to speed on the teachers, the parent involvement and what to expect. I thank him and let the silence fill the space between us. Soon, I am standing by myself, the evening sun straight in my eyes. I am now joined by another couple, their daughters running around with mine. We exchange pleasantries and stand as the sun beats down on us.
The hour passes slowly, I circulate till I meet another mom running behind her toddler. We exchange notes and I linger. We talk about where our children went to preschool. We talk about our babies. We talk about where we live. We talk about what we do. The connection feels right. Our shared heritage does a lot of the talking for us. It settles on us like a comfortable bubble shielding us from awkwardness. From those silences that preempt conversation with others. By the time the sun slants and the kids are running with the smell of mulch clinging to them, I have exchanged phone numbers and set up a potential play date for the following week.
On the ride home, the girls talk of their new friends, of their new school. Their smiles reassure me they will be happy in the new place. We come home and I share my observations with my husband. 'Birds of a feather flock together' I say as a preamble. He nods knowingly.
Each time I am in a new group, I go with an open mind. I try to be the person I want to be. I introduce myself, ask about where they live, what they do and then the conversation stalls with no obvious common points of interest. When I spy someone who looks like me, I make assumptions, I start out from a different place. Once I discover we speak the same language literally and metaphorically, I am already thinking of them as friends. I am comfortable asking them about childcare, about food, about career arcs. Often I realize it seems to be the same for the other person.
Late at night, as sleep creeps up on me, I realize there is a lot to be said about heritage, culture, race, language, food as binding factors. In my desperation to be color blind, I am perhaps closing myself to the possibilities that exist by being color aware. To celebrate the sameness as much as I crave the diversity. To fall back on the comfort of the home I carry within myself even as I adopt newer ones. To stop fighting what is natural and embrace it.


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BUYSEASONS' parent company, Liberty Media Corporation successfully completed the acquisition of Celebrate Express today. Celebrate Express will now be combined with BUYSEASONS, Inc. "This is a great day for our employees, our vendors and our customers," commented Jalem Getz, BUYSEASONS' CEO. "We have spent the last two months working with and getting to know Celebrate Express' employees, and I would like to officially welcome them into the BUYSEASONS family and thank them for their dedication and hard work while we went through the acquisition process. Now that the transaction is complete we will begin working as a unified team to reenergize our fantastic retail brands".
BUYSEASONS' retail brand BuyCostumes.com has led the online market for costumes and Halloween products since 1999. Birthday Express has had similar success in the children's birthday party supplies market since its inception in 1994, which BUYSEASONS intends to leverage. "We look forward to getting back to the key value proposition established by Mike and Jan Jewell, the founders of Celebrate Express; helping busy parents celebrate the special moments in their children's lives," Mr. Getz added.
About BUYSEASONS, Inc.
Founded in 1999 as an Internet specialty retailer, BUYSEASONS' flagship brand, BuyCostumes.com, is the leading online-only retailer of costumes and costume accessories. BUYSEASONS offers one of the largest assortments of costumes and party supplies for adults and children at any single location — online or offline. In addition, BUYSEASONS operates a private-label drop ship program for other Internet retailers looking to cash in on the fast growing costume and party supplies markets. BUYSEASONS, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group (Nasdaq: LINTA).
About Celebrate Express, Inc.
Celebrate Express is a leading online and catalog retailer of celebration products for families. The company currently operates two brands: Birthday Express markets children's party products, and Costume Express markets costumes and accessories. The company utilizes its branded website Celebrateexpress.com, complemented by its branded catalogs, to offer products as complete coordinated solutions. Celebrate Express' goal is to help families celebrate the special moments in their lives.


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Antarctic Expedition Underway
CIRES and NSIDC scientists Ted Scambos and Bruce Wallin are traveling to Antarctica. On the frozen continent, they plan to study snow, namely the fact that some of that snow isn't so frozen.
Surveys from NASA's Operation IceBridge indicate that some Antarctic snow is waterlogged, and where that snow overlies ice shelves—floating tongues of ice fringing the continent—the water content could lead to ice-shelf fracturing. Water may seep into cracks and, because water is denser than snow, it can deepen the cracks it has filled and eventually slide through the ice shelf. When an ice shelf fragments, the glaciers feeding that shelf can accelerate and slide into the ocean, ultimately raising ocean levels.
You can follow the research team's progress, read about previous research, and learn about the team members—including the expedition team and support staff—at the expedition blog: On Thin Ice (https://iceshelf.wordpress.com/).


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"I was recently given the opportunity to try these cables with my fiddle which is running through a bridge pickup & a DI. I instantly noticed a clarity that I had not experienced with any other cables out there…. It was a very "clean" sound. Now these are the only cables I will use!-John Jeansonne – Rascal Flatts"
Rascal Flatts was named Vocal Group of the Year by the Country Music Association (CMA) in 2003, 2004 and 2005. John Jeansonne joined the group in 2002 where his gifted fiddle playing has contributed to the band's many achievements. Jeansonne has over 27 years of expertise in fiddle playing and has played with a variety of well-known groups. Prior to Rascal Flatts, Jeansonne backed country-recording artist Lee Ann Womack, and he has twice won the Louisiana State Fiddle Championships.


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The Florida State track and field team will travel to Atlanta, Ga. this weekend to compete at the Georgia Tech Invitational in the final regular season meet of the season. This will be the last chance for the Seminoles to add to their list of regional qualifiers (37) in 2003.
The meet gets underway on Friday evening at 7:00 pm with the javelin, long jump, shot put and women's pole vault competitions. The meet will wrap-up that evening with the men's 5000m run. On Saturday, the meet jump-starts with the field events featuring the men's hammer throw at 11:00 am. The running events will start at 5:00 pm on day two of competition with the trials of the men's 110m hurdles. The meet will come to a close on Saturday evening with the running of 4x400m relay scheduled to start at 9:30 pm.
All interested track and field fans that wish to 'track' the Seminoles on the road this weekend can view the live stats link located at www.ramblinwreck.com. For complete results from this weekend at the Georgia Tech Invitational, stayed tuned to seminoles.com, the official athletic website of the Florida State Seminoles.


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Bitcoin Regulation: "Assume the Existence of Public Interest Benefits!"
You've probably heard some version of the joke about the chemist, the physicist, and the economist stranded on a desert island. With a can of food but nothing to open it, the first two set to work on ingenious technical methods of accessing nutrition. The economist declares his solution: "Assume the existence of a can opener!"...
There are parallels to this in some U.S. state regulators' approaches to Bitcoin. Beginning with the New York Department of Financial Services six months ago, regulators have put proposals forward without articulating how their ideas would protect Bitcoin users. "Assume the existence of public interest benefits!" they seem to be saying.
When it issued its "BitLicense" proposal last August, the New York DFS claimed "[e]xtensive research and analysis" that it said "made clear the need for a new and comprehensive set of regulations that address the novel aspects and risks of virtual currency." Yet, six months later, despite promises to do so under New York's Freedom of Information Law, the NYDFS has not released that analysis, even while it has published a new "BitLicense" draft.
Yesterday, I filed comments with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) regarding their draft regulatory framework for digital currencies such as Bitcoin. CSBS is to be congratulated for taking a more methodical approach than New York. They've issued an outline and have called for discussion before coming up with regulatory language. But the CSBS proposal lacks an articulation of how it addresses unique challenges in the digital currency space. It simply contains a large batch of regulations similar to what is already found in the financial services world.
The European Banking Authority took a welcome tack in its report on Bitcoin last July, submitting itself to the rigor of risk management. The EBA sought to identify the risks that digital currency poses to consumers, merchants, and a small variety of other interests. The EBA report did not apply risk management as well as it could have, and it came to unduly conservative results in terms of integrating Bitcoin into the European financial services system, but the small number of genuine risks it identified can form the basis of discussion about solutions.
It is very hard to assess a batch of solutions put forward without an articulation of the problems they are intended to solve, as the draft model regulatory framework unfortunately does. Hopefully, future iterations of CSBS's work will include needed articulation.
My comment spends some time on the assumption that state-by-state licensing for financial services providers has benefits that justify its large costs. "The public interest benefits of licensing obviously do not increase arithmetically with each additional license," I wrote, assuming correctly, I hope, how the world works. CSBS is in a unique position to streamline the licensing regime.
I also caution CSBS about the assumption that making our finances "transparent to law enforcement" is an appropriate regulator's role. The Supreme Court has been moving away from the Fourth Amendment doctrine under which some 1970s cases appeared to take constitutional protection away from our financial activities. Financial services regulators should take the side of law-abiding consumers on the question of financial privacy.
Sincerely, the CSBS effort is a fair one, and I think the organization is in a good position to steer its members away from technology-specific regulation like we saw from New York. I look forward to continued, deeper discussion with CSBS and to more work that integrates Bitcoin into the U.S. financial services system.


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SEATTLE — Amazon surprised a lot of people when its Echo, a $180 so-called smart speaker, became a hit, giving them a novel way to play music, turn on the lights in their homes and set thermostats with voice commands.
Amazon, though, has much bigger plans for the technology behind Echo. It wants the Alexa Voice Service, which powers Echo, to be an ingredient in devices around the home and beyond, even if they aren't made by Amazon.
The vision of an omnipresent intelligent assistant is one Amazon shares, in one form or another, with most other big technology companies, including Apple, Google and Microsoft. Along with a handful of start-ups, these companies see their intelligent assistants as powerful new ways for users to interact with devices and internet services — just as smartphone touch screens were.
Many technology specialists think that people will be O.K. with a single intelligent assistant in their lives but that most won't have the patience to regularly use two or three of them, each with its individual quirks. As a result, each company is racing to weave its assistant into as many devices and services as possible.
Amazon, for example, wants Alexa to be a part of products like Nucleus, a smart-intercom system with a touch screen and a camera that went on sale last week for $249 (or $199 each if you buy two or three at once). Nucleus owners can have Alexa play music and read a weather forecast through the device. In a phone interview, Jonathan Frankel, the chief executive of Nucleus, said that adding Alexa to Nucleus was a no-brainer because it made the device far more useful.
"We're taking $180 worth of utility and adding it into a $200 device," he said.
So far, a handful of smaller companies have released or promised to release products with Alexa built into them. There's Triby, a portable speaker; CoWatch, a smartwatch; and Pebble Core, a wireless wearable device by the maker of the Pebble smartwatch.
Ford Motor is working with Amazon to integrate Alexa into its vehicles so drivers can control smart-home features like lights, thermostats and security systems from their cars.
Over 10,000 developers have registered to integrate Alexa into their products, Amazon said. It won't say how many Echo units it has sold, except to say that millions of devices with Alexa in them have been purchased.
John MacFarlane, the chief executive of Sonos, another well-known device maker, hinted in a blog post this year that Sonos was working on a way to play music through its speakers using Alexa voice control.
In an interview this spring, David Limp, Amazon's senior vice president for devices, said that the company wanted there to be as many Alexa-linked "endpoints" around the home as possible and that Amazon did not really care who made those devices. Amazon has expanded its lineup of devices that use Alexa with its Echo Dot, a miniature version of the Echo speaker, and Amazon Tap, a portable Bluetooth speaker.
"The longer-term vision is a little bit like the 'Star Trek' computer," Mr. Limp said. "Captain Kirk or Picard could sit on the bridge and ask anything and get the right answer."
But while Amazon has made a lot of progress in this regard, it may have a hard time extending Alexa's reach outside the home because of its weaknesses in mobile technology, analysts say.
The success of Echo has been described as a redemption of sorts for Amazon after it suffered a brutal defeat in the smartphone market with its Fire Phone, which the company stopped selling after poor sales — a misstep that has left Amazon vulnerable.
Apple and Google have clear advantages over Amazon because of their dominant positions in the mobile market. And they are pushing their versions of Alexa — Siri and Google's assistant — as ways to control other devices throughout the home.
Apple has a technology called HomeKit that allows people to control thermostats, light switches and other devices with Siri from Apple devices. Google has announced plans for an Echo-like home speaker called Google Home.
As intelligent assistants improve in quality, Jan Dawson, an analyst at Jackdaw Research, thinks people will want these virtual helpers to follow them all day like a companion. "What you want from an assistant is that they are always available to you everywhere," he said.
While Amazon could eventually give people access to Alexa's functions through apps on smartphones (a couple of apps from independent developers do this already), Mr. Dawson is skeptical that Amazon will be able to make them work as well as assistants more deeply integrated into smartphones by Apple and Google.
"They're basically absent on smartphones, which are devices we take everywhere we go," he said.


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This is the EcoPower "Mosquito" Ready-To-Fly Nano Quad-Copter. Small micro size quad-copters are fun. But smaller nano size drones can be just as fun, and are better suited to small indoor environments. They are perfect for new pilots to learn with, and a great option for experienced pilots to keep their skills sharp when they cant make it out to the flying field.
The problem with nano size aircraft, is they all include a nano size controller. These are o.k. for a new pilot, but the small size can make them awkward for adults, and they are more like a video game controller than an RC transmitter. This is why we include a full size 2.4GHz transmitter with the Mosquito! It allows experienced pilots to feel at home on the sticks, and at the same time reduces the transitionary phase when a new pilot moves up to a larger aircraft.
With multiple flight modes and aerobatic maneuvers available at the push of a button, this nano quad is a blast to fly. The speed buttons on the transmitter allow the user to choose between four different flight modes to increase performance as skills improve. Once the basics are mastered, you can use the flip button on the transmitter to perform flips and rolls like a pro! 4 minute flight times are possible with the included LiPo battery, and the battery is easily charged in approximately 30 minutes using any USB port and the included USB cable charger. Additionally, a complete set of spare blades are included, so you wont be sidelined when the flight doesn't end the way you planned.
These features combined with easy to fly characteristics make the EcoPower Mosquito Nano a perfect choice for those that want big fun in a nano size package that fits in the palm of your hand. Just add six AA batteries to the transmitter and you are ready to fly.
Pick up a couple extra batteries (ECP-4006) to extend your flying fun!
- 6-axis flight control system
- Fly both indoor and outdoor
- Multiple flight modes allow easy to fly stability, or high performance, fast flight characteristics
- Flip button – flip left, right, forward or backward
- Lightweight, durable airframe
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- (1) 2.4GHz Transmitter
- (1) 110mAh 3.7V LiPo Battery
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Family Woodpeckers (Picidae)
Least Concern
Streak-breasted Woodpecker (Picus viridanus)
French: Pic verdâtre German: Burmagrünspecht Spanish: Pito verdoso
Picus viridanus
Blyth, 1843,
Arakan, Myanmar.
Closest relatives appear to be P. rabieri, P. xanthopygaeus and P. vittatus#R. Often considered conspecific with last of those, but appears to be separated by habitat, although some possible overlap in this respect; further study needed. Birds from Malay Peninsula described as race weberi, being slightly smaller and darker, but differences insignificant and probably due to clinal variation. Monotypic.
Descriptive notes
30–33 cm; c. 90–120 g. Male has red forehead to nape and slight crest, black base of forehead, upper lores and narrow line bordering crown; thin white supercilium... read more
Explosive "kirrr"; "tcheu-tcheu-tcheu-tcheu" series.
Broadleaved evergreen forest, mangroves, coastal scrub. Lowlands.
Food and feeding
Ants. Commonly forages on the ground; also on moss-covered trees and boulders.
Feb–Apr. Nest-hole excavated in tree. Clutch 4 eggs. No other information.
Status and conservation
Not globally threatened. Uncommon, locally fairly common; possibly overlooked. Occurs in Kaeng Krachan National Park and Khao Nor Chuchi Reserve(Thailand). Has a very small... read more
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Beautifully formed occasion and evening bags made with premium quality hand finished Italian leather, suede and beautiful fabrics. The Taylor Collection was created with attention to detail to ensure each Bag design was suitable for each occasion.
Showcasing a number of styles within the collection the first to debut is the I Am.. with the Madeleine following in the spring in gorgeous summer colours and fabrics.
A timeless piece each I Am Bag features a one-piece adjustable strap and a distinctive silver tone triangle push lock. Lined with ZDC logo silk woven fabric it holds all your evening essentials.
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Own the City with your Friends! Convert civilians to your crowd, eat up smaller crowds than you and avoid the bigger ones! It's a Crowdy Crowd City!
In the hit .io game, Starve.io, you have to survive the cold and hunger by crafting items! Collect the most resources you can in order to resist the cold of the night by crafting a campfire, feed yourself and create your garden by planting seeds. Craft sword, attack other players or choose to live together!Help
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You can now help us assist more farm families during times of unexpected crises by utilizing the links on this page when purchasing items from Amazon or Walmart. Farm Rescue is approved by AMAZON and WALMART to receive a percentage of the total dollar amount from purchases completed through the Farm Rescue page. The links are safe and secure since your purchases are completed on the website of Amazon or Walmart. There is no additional cost to any items purchased. Purchases are the same as you have always done except that you are now helping Farm Rescue to assist more families.
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FARM RESCUE'S 2018 BANQUET WILL BE HELD IN MINOT, ND ON NOVEMBER 3rd!
Great fellowship and food with Farm Rescue volunteers, farm families and sponsors, not to mention a silent auction and commodity silent auction. Plus, you could win some great door prizes! You must be present to win and seating is limited, so check back soon to see when tickets are available!
*2018 Volunteers, please call the office at 701-252-2017 to get information about Banquet tickets and attendance.
**We have done a bit of site restructuring, so if you are looking for the "Beautiful Hands of a Farmer" print, Farm Rescue Cookbook, or the 2013 Farm Rescue DVD, you will find them under PRINT. If you are looking for Banquet Tickets, they are under BANQUET. If you need a new Farm Rescue shirt or cap, they are located under CLOTHING.


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- French Chamber members must present their membership card upon patronising the outlets.
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