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Summer 2018 was an epic blast!
Music in the Jungle
This past summer we were blessed with a performance of Jungle Book Jr. the musical! Campers performed at the end of the two-week session for campers, their families, and community members. With only 14 hours of rehearsal, campers blew the audience out of the water with their acting, singing and dancing skills. The cookout immediately follow- ing also proved to be a big hit for all involved, and a nice treat for a job well done!
Radical Leaders
Our oldest campers continue to learn how to be great leaders! There was a large group all summer of high school aged campers involved in our LifeWorks Leadership Development Program. Campers planned their own out-trips, led evening activities, and helped out counselors in cabins with younger campers. Last summer was a great summer for training the next batch of camp counselors. We are excited to see them continue to grow. If you're completing 9th-11th grades in June, consider signing up for one of the LifeWorks Programs!
Westminster on the Road
This was the first summer of the Westminster on the Road (WOTR) day camp program. Three wonderful counselors traveled to Westminster Church to lead a week of Vacation Bible School with local children. Day campers learned about the Beyond Belief curriculum from this summer, sang camp songs, created art projects and even played outside on a slip n' slide. WOTR was the next best thing to CW itself! Next summer, WOTR plans to expand to other churches in Michigan. If your church is interested in having Camp Westminster staff lead a week of Westminster on the Road, please contact us!
Adventure Camp
We had a full week of campers who brought friends from a variety of churches! What an opportunity it was to spend a week with such a diverse group of boys and girls. With more than 10 churches represented the last week of camp, it proved to be a great week for campers to experience a big highlight of their summer sharing with old friends and forging new friendships before heading back to Sunday School and youth group classes at the beginning of the year.


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About Our Founder
Celestial Catering & Events in Andover, Hampshire was started by our owner, Celeste, back in Portugal in 1997 before moving the business to England. Celeste is a talented Portuguese chef and event organiser who dedicated her life to developing her culinary skills.
She has always been exposed to cooking as a child. This inspired her to pursue further studies in the field and gain numerous certifications related to the culinary arts. Celeste now runs her own catering and event planning business to share her passion and talent with others.
Our Mission/Vision
At Celestial Events and Catering, we want to give you the best we have to offer. We want our clients to be satisfied with our services and book us again for their events. Our aim is to put the customers' wishes and desires first and dedicate ourselves to providing you with high-quality service you can rely on.

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Each year as part of the DUMA survey, specific issues of interest are assessed via quarterly survey addenda. Addenda are developed in consultation with both Commonwealth and state stakeholders and collect information on emerging issues of policy relevance.
Housing and employment addendum
During the second quarter of 2011, the housing and employment addendum was administered. This addendum examined the prevalence of unstable accommodation among detainees and factors that contribute to unstable accommodation, such as employment status.
The analysis illustrated that well over half of detainees (58%) had not undertaken any hours of paid work during the month leading up to their arrest, while just over a quarter (27%) of all detainees reported being unemployed for at least one year. Seventy-one percent of police detainees had worked less per week than the national average. With regards to age, the youngest (18–20 years) and oldest offenders (36 years and over) tended to be the least likely to have engaged in any work in the 30 days leading up to their arrest. During the 30 days prior to arrest, almost a quarter (23%) of detainees were living in unstable accommodation.
For further details of the housing and employment addendum findings see Payne, MacDonald and Macgregor (in press).
Prescription drugs addendum
During the third quarter of 2011, the prescription drugs addendum was administered. This addendum examined the illegal use of prescription drugs among detainees, including diversion of pharmaceuticals to the black market and availability of prescription drugs through illegitimate means. Key stakeholders in the justice and health sectors have identified the abuse of prescription medication as a priority research area.
Thirty-six percent of adult police detainees reported using buprenorphine, methadone, morphine, benzodiazepines or dexamphetamine on at least one occasion in the previous year. Regardless of the method by which the drugs were obtained, benzodiazepines were the most commonly reported pharmaceutical drug to be used by detainees (25%), followed by morphine (12%), buprenorphine (8%), methadone (7%) and dexamphetamine (4%). For detainees who reported sourcing prescription drugs through illegal means, 16 percent reported using benzodiazepines, nine percent morphine, five percent buprenorphine, three percent methadone and three percent dexamphetamine.
When asked how they sourced the drug, two-thirds of detainees reported at least one illegal method. The most common source for illegally obtaining pharmaceutical drugs was via family and friends. Seventy-four percent of detainees also noted that pharmaceutical drugs are readily available through illegitimate sources. Over half of the detainees using buprenorphine (59%) and morphine (53%) knew of someone dealing the drug at the time of their arrest.
For further details of the prescription drugs addendum findings see Ng and Macgregor (2012).
Cannabis addendum
During the first quarter of 2012, the cannabis addendum was administered. This addendum examined the use of synthetic cannabis among detainees, as well as experiences or knowledge of the effects of synthetic cannabis. The addendum also examined detainee knowledge of the cannabis market with regard to the growing of 'bush weed' and hydroponic cannabis.
Forty-nine percent of detainees had heard of synthetic cannabis, but only four percent had used synthetic cannabis in the previous month. The low prevalence of use reflects a general distrust of the substance among detainees, with use reported to be associated with side effects including dizziness, nausea, paranoia, panic, headaches, delusions and hallucinations. Of those who had used synthetic cannabis, Kronic was the most common brand.
Detainees were also asked how they obtained synthetic cannabis. Of those who used synthetic cannabis, the largest proportion (44%) obtained it from friends, followed by tobacconists (21%) and street dealers (12%). Regarding their motivations for using synthetic forms of cannabis, 32 percent of users cited that they wanted to try it, 24 percent used it because they lacked bush or hydroponically grown cannabis and 12 percent used it when offered by peers.
Eighty percent of detainees who self-reported using cannabis consumed hydroponically grown cannabis on their last use and 14 percent used bush cannabis. Only a small percentage of detainees who had used cannabis in the 30 days prior to their arrest (3%) reported growing or being involved in growing cannabis. Of the detainees who reporting growing cannabis, 54 percent reported selling the cannabis they had grown to others.
For further details refer to the Synthetic Cannabis: Prevalence of Use Among Offenders, Perception of Risk and Negative Side Effects Experienced bulletin (Macgregor & Payne 2013), available on the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre website http://ncpic.org.au/.
Stolen goods and motives addendum
During the second quarter of 2012, the stolen goods and motives addendum was administered. This addendum examined the nature of property offending including targets of property crime, methods of 'offloading' stolen goods (ie selling, swapping or disposing of goods), motives for property crime and reasons for failed attempts. The addendum also sought detainees' perceptions of the underlying reasons for the downward trend in property crime over the last 10 years. This addendum was similar in format and served as an update to the 'stolen goods' and 'motives for offending' addenda administered in the first quarter of 2007.
One in four detainees (24%) reported stealing property in the last year. Consistent with 2007 findings, food (49%) was identified as the most commonly stolen item, followed by cash (27%). Clothing (26%) and consumer electronics (21%) were also commonly stolen items.
In 2007, detainees most commonly reported stealing to obtain money for drugs (26%) or to eat or use the item (24%). However, in 2012, the reason chosen by the highest percentage of detainees was that the theft was a spur of the moment or unplanned activity (68%). Motivations describing a need for money such as to support self or family (51%), unemployment (47%) and to buy things (not drugs; 42%) were also commonly selected. Motivations associated with illicit drug use were reported by a number of detainees, these included being high on drugs (48%), hanging out for drugs (45%) and needing money to buy drugs (43%).
Comparing 2007 and 2012 findings, for both years the majority of detainees who stole reported stealing from a shop (54% cf 70%), with other common sources being people (15% cf 8%), houses (10% cf 9%) and cars (4% cf 3%). It can be seen that stealing from people has decreased by seven percentage points over this period, but stealing from houses and cars has remained relatively stable.
While the overall level of property crime may have decreased over the 2007 to 2012 period (see AIC 2012 for further details), goods stolen and locations of theft favoured by those engaging in such acts has, for the most part, remained relatively stable. The most prominent motivations for stealing appear to be a perceived need for income and illicit drug related motivations.
Drink driving addendum
During the third quarter of 2012, the drink driving addendum was administered. This addendum examined the frequency with which detainees engaged in drink driving, locations where alcohol was consumed prior to driving and the perceived effect of alcohol consumption on driving ability. The addendum also examined reasons for drink driving, methods used to avoid detection and the extent to which random breath testing deters drink driving among this population. The addendum was only administered to detainees who had driven a vehicle in the previous 12 months (n=547).
Of the 547 detainees who had driven a vehicle in the previous 12 months, two in five (41%) reported driving without a valid licence and of these, 27 percent held a suspended or disqualified licence, 11 percent had never held a licence and three percent held an expired licence. Over a quarter of detainees had been driving immediately prior to their arrest (28%).
Twenty-five percent of detainees admitted to driving in the previous 12 months when they thought they were over the legal limit in. A private residence was the most common location in which detainees reported consuming alcohol prior to drink driving (49%), followed by a pub or nightclub (34%). Twenty-three percent of detainees who admitted to drink driving in the previous 12 months (n=31) did so multiple times per month.
Of those that reported drink driving, 29 percent stated that they did so out of convenience, 19 percent reported that they felt fine to drive and 10 percent reported they were only driving a short distance. Fifty-two percent of detainees who had driven while intoxicated stated that they had not intended to drink and drive but had ended up doing so anyway. Of these detainees, 38 percent cited that after drinking they did not care and 29 percent reported a lack of alternate transportation.
Almost 60 percent of detainees reported that random breath testing stations serve as a deterrent to drink driving, with a similar percentage reportedly aware that they can be breath tested if stopped by any police vehicle. Approximately half of drivers (48%) reported being stopped for a random breath test in the previous 12 months. Of those who reported drink driving, 58 percent reported having at some time in their life failed a random breath test, 70 percent of who reported having lost their licence for drink driving offences. Over 30 percent of drink drivers have tried to avoid a breath test station by methods such as turning down a side street, performing a U-turn, stopping prior to the breath-testing station or by switching drivers.
Random roadside breath testing served as a deterrent to drink driving for the majority of police detainees. However, a minority of detainees reported drink driving despite the perceived risk of random breath testing and having, at some point in their lives, failed a random breath test or lost a driver's licence for drink driving offences. Additional deterrents or education may be required to discourage this subgroup of persistent drink drivers. High rates of testing reported by the subgroup of drink drivers suggests that current methods employed by police are effective at detecting and apprehending individuals who drive when intoxicated.
Domestic violence addendum
During the fourth quarter of 2012, the domestic violence addendum was administered. This addendum examined detainee's understanding of domestic violence, their perception of its prevalence in the community and their individual history with domestic violence, both as victim and perpetrator. Also examined was detainees' acceptance of violence towards domestic partners, assessed through responses to items describing behaviours that could be considered domestic violence. Detainee willingness to intervene in incidents of domestic violence was also assessed.
The analysis found that the definition of domestic violence varied between individual detainees. A number of criteria as to what constituted domestic violence were commonly identified by the majority of detainees. These criteria were:
- hitting or kicking a partner;
- threatening to damage or destroy a partner's property;
- insults and humiliation on a regular basis;
- threatening physical violence while having a verbal argument;
- pushing or shoving a partner;
- throwing, smashing or breaking things during an argument; and
- threatening harm to animals, children or other family members.
Detainees more readily identified direct physical and verbal acts and acts against property as examples of domestic violence than indirect or covert acts, such as withholding money or monitoring activities.
For further details of the domestic violence addendum findings, see Ng and Bricknell (forthcoming).


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DP Gig
I have some good news! I was recently hired as a DP for a film being shot in Coffs Harbor, directed by Savva Emanon. I won't give you any details on the film itself, in respect to the director... but I will say this: Its an honor to be a part of this, being my first DP job... hopefully not my last! It's also the first time I've helped on a film that wasn't my own (not including projects my sister has been working on), and the first time I've worked with actor Jake Rundle (who is playing the role of Jake Smith in the upcoming 'Jake: Story Of A Hitman' directed by myself) and others. It should be fun, as I'm going to be learning techniques and using equipment I haven't used before... such as Dolly rigs. I'll be shooting it on my lovely HD camera... the Canon HV30, and doing some really interesting things with it that I've never done before (again... the Dolly rig, for one). I can't wait! More news on this as it comes...
'Jake: Story Of A Hitman' News:
I've decided to get back on the horse and ride this movie to the finish, and in doing so... I've decided to re-write it! As if it wasn't going to be difficult before, now it'll be impossible! But... impossible is good... its a goal I'm aiming for, and I'll get there eventually! I've decided to change the story drastically, with two main characters instead of one... and rather than making it an all out action film, I thought I'd give the actors room to breathe with some 'drama' in there. I'll still be paying homage to John Woo with his action scenes, but I'll mix in a bit of Luc Besson (after a recent viewing of 'Leon: The Professional') and a touch of 'Mission Impossible' in there as well. I've been studying up on the films a bit lately, jotting down things I've seen that I'd like to make a part of my own story. Besides that, and a case of writers block, the news on SOAH is good :)
New Videos
Recently I entered in two weekly short film contests hosted by the guys at HV20.com, filming two fake film trailers. While neither of them won, it was an interesting experience... I'll continue to enter these weekly contests as long as I have the time. Check the videos out here (Or go to Vimeo.com to see them in HD):
Butcher - Fake Trailer from Daniel Rutter on Vimeo.
Last Hope - Fake Trailer from Daniel Rutter on Vimeo.


text: Two days after Israel's ambassador to the US declined an invitation to attend the dovish J Street's inaugural national conference, opposition leader Tzipi Livni sent a letter to the head of the organization on Wednesday, congratulating him on the event but saying that "unfortunately, my schedule does not allow me to take part in this event." At the same time, she wrote that Kadima would be well represented at the conference by senior members of the party - a reference to MKs Meir Sheetrit and Shlomo Molla, as well as former MK Haim Ramon, who are scheduled to attend. "I would like to congratulate you on your inaugural national conference," Livni wrote to the group's executive director, Jeremy Ben-Ami, distancing herself from the cold shoulder the group has received from the government. One senior Jewish organizational leader, explaining the government's distance from the group, said that on some issues, such as Iran sanctions, J Street had positioned itself to the left of the Obama administration. "I believe most American Jews support Israel and want to see it thrive as a Jewish and democratic state," Livni wrote. "Like you, I believe ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by realizing the vision of two nation-states, living side by side in peace and security, is in the best interest of Israel, the United States, the Palestinians and the region as a whole." Livni said "the discussion within the pro-Israel community of what best advances Israel's cause should be inclusive and broad enough to encompass a variety of views, provided it is conducted in a respectful and legitimate manner." Along the way, Livni said, "we may not agree on everything, but I do believe that we must ensure that what unites us as Jews who are committed to Israel's future as a secure, Jewish and democratic state is far greater than what separates us." The tone of Livni's letter stood in contrast to the statement issued by the embassy in Washington earlier this week announcing that Ambassador Michael Oren would not take part in the conference. "In response to the question about J Street's invitation to participate in its conference, the Embassy of Israel has been privately communicating its concerns over certain policies of the organization that may impair the interests of Israel," the embassy said. "Accordingly, the embassy will send an observer to the conference and will follow its proceedings with interest." US National Security Adviser James Jones will be the keynote speaker at the conference, which is scheduled to begin on Sunday.•


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Artpro ICO (APT Token): Art Blockchain To Buy, Sell And Trust Marketplace?
The entire universe has seen dramatic changes over the past 300 years, however, the art world has stagnated as the world moves on. Apparently, the multi-billion dollar industry is still working within the standards of previous centuries.
This is due to the fact that the way in which art is authenticated, appraised, auctioned, treasured, assimilated, and esteemed is fundamentally the same as it was several centuries ago. In many ways, the industry is discriminatory, secluded, and dogged with incompetence which act to the disadvantage of buyers and sellers alike.
What Is Artpro?
ArtPro therefore comes in to create the go-to marketplace where private dealers as well as modern-day artists can visit, with a robust emphasis on developing talent. The ArtPro platform is therefore meant to open up the world of art to the general populace. This will make it possible for just anyone to discover and buy fine art online, without the need to go through intermediaries who charge excessive fees.
In this regard, the company intends to introduce certificates of provenance, which will be stored on blockchain. The certificates will be used to confirm the validity of every artwork on the platform.
ArtPro also establishes a comprehensive bionetwork whereby conventional and modern art connects to virtual assets, smart contracts as well as improved authenticity in order to establish an open platform. The platform will then support all the stakeholders in the industry which include emerging artists as well as first-time investors.
The Artpro Art Blockchain To Buy, Sell And Trust Marketplace Solution
ArtPro does not profess to be in a position to unilaterally solve all the challenges afflicting the industry. It however intends to play a significant role in assisting the industry to advance into the digital age to be able to meet the demands of the international audience.
ArtPro also intends to connect all participants as well as stakeholders within its bionetwork through its website and dApp, which will offer information regarding how to access a complete suite of recourse's.
The Artpro Marketplace
The ArtPro marketplace acts as an online agency where people can browse and learn about its structure and inventor. Every artwork is priced in the viewer's native fiat currency as well as in APT. The artwork can be bought instantly or added to a watch list. Buyers are able to purchase any artwork through the ArtPro Market, and can still maintain their privacy. The details of the purchase will not be shared with the platform or third parties.
Additionally, sellers who make use of the platform can also use it to access a range tools to assist in recording, promoting and selling their art. In many ways, the user friendly interface makes it simple for all stakeholders to do business seamlessly.
Artpro APT Token ICO Details
The ArtPro token (APT), being an ERC20 token, will run on the Ethereum network, which was decided upon as a result of the strong ecosystem and support products like wallets and exchanges.
Parameters Of The ICO
- Token Name: ART
- Token type: ERC20, utility
- Number of tokens minted: 500,000,000
- Unsold tokens: burned
- Public sale price: $0.15
- Pre-sale price: $0.1
- Accepted currencies: ETH
- Soft/Hard cap: $5m/$20m
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Released on July 2018, Electronic Arts do a great job. This one is best Sports game ever that we can play. We are able to also find Fifa Mobile Soccer hack tool which works in 2018. We are sure this is gonna work on android, IOS and Windows without any problem. It has been designed as easy once we can. The requirements only our Email. Then, we can use it as many as we want. Our company is sure that one is the most working version in this year.


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Exciting News! Thanks to generous support from the community Land Trust of North Alabama was able to raise funds needed to preserve an additional 86 acres adjacent to Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve. This acquisition will significantly increase the natural corridor and habitat for wildlife. When combined with Alabama A&M University lands and the existing Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, the total uninterrupted acreage will now be approximately 650. Thank you to all who contributed to make this possible!
Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve, our 7th public preserve, is a 371 acre property located just to the east of Huntsville on HWY 72. While we have plans for 10 miles of trails, a little over 3 miles are currently open and ready to explore. Like all of our public preserves, Chapman Mountain is open dawn to dusk. These trails are not just for hiking though. Mountain bikers and horseback riders are also welcome.
1263 U.S Hwy 72 East, Huntsville, AL 35811
Directions: Coming from Huntsville, cross Chapman Mountain and u-turn at Moores Mill Road. When safe, get into the merge lane on the right (plenty of time). When the silver guard rail ends, be ready to turn right onto the paved entrance. Drive through the gate and down the gravel road to the parking area at the bottom of the hill.
Moonshine Trail: This easy, half mile trail begins from the parking lot and ends at a natural spring area rumored to have once been used for making moonshine (hence the name).
Terry Trail: Named for the family who donated the property, this one mile journey takes you to the northern end of the property and back again. Along the way you'll see large hardwoods, mossy rocks, and an old roadway. As you hike, you can follow the Big Tree Tour on Terry Trail for an educational guide to the tree species found on this property.
Whole Planet Trail: This .2 mile connector from the Moonshine Trail to Terry trail features lots of red buckeye trees. It's a moderate hike courtesy of our friends at Whole Foods Market, who lended several hands (and lots of volunteer hours) to build many of the trails at Chapman Mountain.
Amphitheater Trail: This quick and easy .2 mile out-and-back trail leads to an area above the Moonshine Spring. The unique geography below the trail resembles a natural amphitheater.
Chasco Trail: A half mile, easy loop circles the future location of two scout camp sites near the southern border of the property along Hwy 72.
Driskell Trail: Another easy loop but this one is a full mile. It starts at the parking lot and circles the upcoming disc golf course (now under construction).
Terry Education Pavilion
Currently under construction, Terry Education Pavilion – a 1,920 square foot, open-air facility – will provide a space to expand our environmental education offerings. The facility will serve as a community gathering space for groups – such as public and private schools and other child-centered organizations (such as Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts, and YMCA) – for hands-on outdoor environmental education programs. Donations from the Terry Family, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, and Vulcan Materials Company provided funding needed to construct the pavilion. The pavilion is scheduled to be completed by fall 2018.


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Looking for package proposal for a landscape architect, architect & designer. I am planning my backyard, side yard, and possibly front yard re-design to include adding an in-law type unit, deck, patio, sport court, and other features. I have a slope to deal with as well as drainage issues to take into consideration. I have drawn a basic plan that I would like to follow, but would welcome creative ideas to make the project come together. I also have a recent topo survey to work off of.
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|By Flex News Desk
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NVIDIA, and Adobe Systems announced that they are collaborating as part of the Open Screen Project to optimize and enable Adobe Flash Player, a key component of the Adobe Flash Platform, to leverage GPU video and graphics acceleration on a wide range of mobile Internet devices, including netbooks, tablets, mobile phones and other on-the-go media devices.
Adobe Flash Player will be accelerated across the range of NVIDIA processors, including NVIDIA Tegra, enabling users to enjoy uncompromised Web browsing, full H.264 video playback and rich, consistent Flash technology based content any time, any place and on any platform.
NVIDIA is also participating in the Open Screen Project, a broad initiative of 25 industry leaders to deliver a consistent runtime environment across devices. Led by Adobe, the Open Screen Project is dedicated to enable Web content and standalone applications across desktops, netbooks, mobile devices, televisions and other consumer electronics that take advantage of Adobe Flash Platform capabilities. For more information, visit www.openscreenproject.org.
"NVIDIA and Adobe share precisely the same vision – visually compelling applications running on every device," said Michael Rayfield, general manager, Handheld Business at NVIDIA. "Consumers don't have to sacrifice streaming video performance on small inexpensive platforms such as netbooks. A Tegra-based platform enables the rich, smooth playback they expect from a desktop PC."
"NVIDIA's unique expertise makes it an ideal partner for Adobe to integrate cutting-edge graphics and video acceleration into the Adobe Flash Platform, benefiting all types of devices," said David Wadhwani, general manager and vice president, Platform Business Unit at Adobe. "Flash Player will leverage the power of the GPU to provide a rich, desktop-compatible Web experience on a wide range of devices."
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Simon Rosenberg: 'If Donald Trump Is Innocent, Why Is He Fighting So Hard?'
ROSENBERG: "We are at the very beginning of this investigation. It could go on for a very long time if history plays its course, we could be another six months or a year until we really know what was being said earlier, we don't really know what happened. My view on this, if Donald Trump is innocent, why is he fighting so hard? He could have just said, I'm going to put all my cards on the table, I'll testify right away. Let's get this over with so I can move on and govern. That's not what's happening. He is acting guilty. He made an enormous mistake on how he's managed to this and has made it far worse for himself by drawing attention to it like he did today and multiple tweets, he should be trying to talk about anything other than this."


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While editing Vengeance Will Come I have another short passage which for me is a darling; that is to say I like it.
However the text no longer fits the shape of the story as it is being pruned. It therefore must be dispensed. To salve my creative pain, I share the small snippet here:
"All is not lost, we have a fantastic new lead." Keeshar said as a four-foot prisoner wearing a hood was escorted through the door.
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In May 2018 - Astro Awani, Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) & Bernama, the top broadcasters of Malaysia covered the biggest ever general elections in the country in association with WASP3D. A record of over two thousand candidates contested against each other.
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Near Santa Fe in Santa Fe County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Laura Gilpin (1891-1979)
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An outstanding photographer of the twentieth century, Laura Gilpin is best known for capturing southwestern cultures and landscapes on film. When her car ran out of gas on the Navajo reservation in 1930, she began photographing the local people. She published four books culminating with The Enduring Navaho in 1968. A master of the art of platinum printing, her photographs are found in museums around the world.
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New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative
The New Mexico Historic Women Marker Initiative was founded in 2005 by members of the New Mexico Women's Forum in a statewide effort to recognize women's contributions to New Mexico history on the state's Official Scenic Historic Markers. The Initiative ensures that women's diverse histories will be remembered and told, and will inspire and provide a guide for future generations. The 2006 Legislature funded the project.
Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.
Location. 35° 31.644′ N, 106° Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Santa Fe NM 87508, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Three Wise Women (here, next to this marker); Maria Gertrudis Barceló (here, next to this marker); Bicentennial Celebration / La Bajada (here, next to this marker); Amelia Elizabeth White / Mary Cabot Wheelwright (here, next to this marker); Sisters of Charity (here, next to this marker); Gold and Turquoise (within shouting distance of this marker); Golondrinas Old Cienega Village Museum (approx. 4.1 miles away); Welcome to the Cerrillos Hills State Park (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Fe.
Also see . . . Laura Gilpin and the Tradition of American Landscape Photography. Women Artist of the American West, Perdue University (Submitted on August 11, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
Categories. • Women •
More. Search the internet for Laura Gilpin (1891-1979).
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2018. This page originally submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 544 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2011, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.


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Ordinary wood screws aren't helpful, either. They require you to drill a pilot hole, which is fussy and time-consuming work. Instead, we suggest picking up some Spax or GRK construction screws . Nails and screws are the two most popular wood fasteners , but how do you know which one to use? This video demonstrates the shear strength of a standard construction nail, compared to a deck screw . Deck screws and construction screws both fall under the general heading of wood screws . In addition to their identical classification, deck and construction screws exhibit the same basic design – prominent, notched threads take up about half of the screw 's length, while the other half consists of a solid metal bar that ends in the screw head.
There are many different screws available to use, but I'm mostly concerned with wood screws . Specifically, pocket hole screws vs regular screws . I do a lot of pocket hole construction for a number of reasons: it is easy and quick, good for beginners, and it works well. Mar 13, 2005 screws have 300 times more holding power. threads cut into and deform wood to hold tightly. nails grip with friction hold will loosen when wood shrinks and may pop nail head above surface and create callback in a drywall situation. Drywall screws vs. other types of wood screws . The #8 wood screw , however, sunk a little below the surface, but then the thread started to slip in the wood . That said, I'm no fan of construction screws used with 2x4 construction . Though they are less likely to break than drywall screws , they DO break, and often,
Wood screws are meant to be used on wood , while metal screws are meant for metal, heremonly sheet metal. The main difference between metal and wood screws is the material that each screw is supposed to be used on. Structural screws (also called " construction " screws ) are stronger than lags and make longer-lasting connections. You can just zip them in with any 18-volt drill (no pilot hole required). One brand has a modified drill bit embedded into the screw point, so the screw literally removes wood as it spins. Effectively, construction screws are a type of wood screw . – Chris Aug 20 '16 at Some epoxy coated screws are far superior to hot dipped galvinised for modern anti rot treatments.
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Finnhostel Joesuu is an apartment hostel located near the centre of the wonderful city of Joensuu. Due to its central and idyllic location – this hostel is perfect for not only groups on school trips, but families, staff, groups of friends and university groups too!
The stunning Linnunlagti area and accompanying beach are just a stone's throw away – within easy walking distance from the hostel. Nearby, groups will also find the stunning lake scenery of Pyhäselkä – offering several activities such as canoeing! As well as this, just around the corner lies the great national landscape of Koli – meaning that your group will never be short of stunning scenery or things to do during your stay.
For any fitness fanatics looking for a group getaway, the hostel offers free gym access and diverse range of fitness classes from the Eastern Finland Sports Institute to all groups – including Zumba!
If you're planning your group trip for July, Isosaarirock festival annually fills the town with music enthusiasts bringing a vibrant and exciting atmosphere to the city – a perfect opportunity to show your group of music students the musical culture of Finland.
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My kids love coloring, cutting, glueing...you name it, if it's something crafty (and messy) they are all for it! :)
This is Part 1, of a two-part series, of inspiring Valentine's Day kids crafts that I really like.
Sticky Hands, Warm Hearts. I love the use of yarn, cornstarch, glue, and a heart-shaped cookie cutter to make these masterpieces!
Cupcake Goodies. What a great use for cupcake liners and scrap paper, magazines, and any interesting knick-knacks you have lying around the house!
Heart Art. I remember doing something like this in elementary school using a wood board, nails, and embroidery floss to make a flower. So much fun!
Bird Seed Ornament. This is such a cute thing to do with bird seed and heart molds. Not only fun, but the birds will love you too! :)
Lollipop Flowers. What a sweet idea to use lollipops to make a heart flower. Love it!
Valentine Wristlets. These wristlets are great! A fun way to use felt, ribbon, and buttons.
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Lesson of 2018: U.S. Court Exposes Uganda's Gen. Museveni and His In-Law Kutesa As Crooks In Africa
Milton G. AllimadiDecember 31,2018
Uganda's two top crooks--Kutesa and Gen. Museveni. Photo: United Nations
In 2018, a U.S. Federal Court in Manhattan finally confirmed to the world what most Ugandans knew--that dictator Gen. Yoweri Museveni and his in-law Sam Kutesa are crooks, after a jury convicted a Hong Kong businessman of paying them bribe money totaling $1 million and offering each a private joint-venture deal on behalf of a Chinese company seeking oil and other concessions.
The Museveni-Kutesa duo perhaps make up the most corrupt political pair ruling an African country. Kutesa himself has been linked to numerous corruption scandals in the past. The United Kingdom once considered revoking his visa privileges after he was involved in the theft of millions of dollars in public funds when Uganda organized the 2007 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm).
While Museveni-Kutesa were hosting Queen Elizabeth at the conference, tens of millions of dollars was being stolen. Kutesa's also been linked to bribe payments of millions of dollars from Tullow oil company and to stripping the assets of Uganda Airlines, causing the national carrier to collapse.
Kutesa is Uganda's minister of foreign affairs. This is a prestigious position that he's used as a cover for decades to embezzle millions of dollars in public funds or to solicit bribe money from international corporations seeking business interests in Uganda. A more appropriate title would be Minister for Kutesa's and Museveni's Business Interests; or Minister of Embezzlement.
Presumably, Gen. Museveni protects Kutesa because the ill-gotten wealth benefits the family. This makes the duo co-conspirators. If Gen. Museveni was not part of the enterprise he would have fired his thieving foreign minister a long time ago. Museveni's son Muhoozi Kaenerugaba, who's in charge of the notorious Special Forces Unit (SFU) of the armed forces, is married to Kutesa's daughter Charlotte.
The Kutesa-Museveni duo simply ignored links to several corruption scandals through the decades in Uganda even after they were exposed in local media. At home, the duo can create and direct phantom "legal" proceedings that always results in Kutesa being "exonerated."
However, due to Kutesa's insatiable greed for money --even after amassing millions through the years-- the duo got ensnared in a case that was tried in U.S. Federal Court where Museveni could not control or direct the outcome. So, on December 5, 2018, after a trial lasting a week and two days, Chi Ping Patrick Ho, who was working as an agent for a multi-billion dollar company, CEFC China Energy Co., that wanted non-competitive business deals in Uganda was convicted of bribing Kutesa and Museveni $500,000 each.
The jury heard evidence that Kutesa's bribe was wired to a Stanbic Bank account in Uganda that he and his wife Edith had opened for a phantom "charity." Kutesa's bribe money was first wired on May 6, 2016 from a CEFC China Energy account in HSBC Bank in Hong Kong to an HSBC account in New York controlled by CEFC NGO, a U.S.-based phony "charity" created and headed by Ho to curry favor with dignitaries such as Kutesa. From New York, the money was wired via Deutsche Bank, also on May 6, 2016 to the Kutesas' account in Uganda. In return for the bribe, Kutesa set up meetings to discuss business deals for CEFC China Energy with Museveni and other senior Uganda officials. At the trial jurors were shown evidence that Kutesa had boasted to Ho as early as October 2014 about his family ties with Museveni. After the bribe payment to Kutesa, Gen. Museveni --as Ho requested in writing-- then invited Ye Jianming, Chairman of CEFC China, to his May 12, 2016 inauguration after he stole the election from Dr. Kizza Besigye.
Jianming ended up not traveling to Uganda so Ho led the CEFC delegation which flew to Entebbe on May 10, 2016, on a Gulf Stream jet. Also aboard the private jet, jurors heard, was $500,000 in cash, wrapped up as a "nice gift" for Gen. Museveni which Ho delivered on behalf of CEFC Energy.
In Uganda Ho and the CEFC delegation discussed with Museveni and other Ugandan officials inking deals in the oil, hydro-energy, infrastructure, banking and finance, and tourism sectors. The delegation also discussed linking the Ugandan Shilling to the Chinese currency the Renminbi. The jury also heard that Museveni was willing to revoke bids that had already been awarded in oil blocks to accomodate CEFC China's needs. CEFC also offered a profit-sharing joint-venture arrangement in Uganda with businesses controlled by the families of Museveni and Kutesa, which is where the real money for the duo was to come from. The $1 million bribe was just to wet their mouths.
Ho's conviction was covered by multiple media outlets including CNN, France24, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Washington Post, The Black Star News, The South China Morning Post, Court House News, The Observer, The Daily Monitor, and others.
How did Patrick Ho, Museveni, Kutesa and other African officials in the corruption scheme end up in the crosshairs of the U.S. Department of Justice?
Kutesa was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA) in 2014 after he survived a petition campaign to mobilize opposition to his candidacy that won more than 15,000 signatures. Yet Kutesas' was a pyrrhic victory since his tenure also unraveled his and his boss Museveni's corruption.
Just before Kutesa was elected to the PGA post The Black Star News published an expose of his involvement in the theft of about $30 million from the U.N. Kutesa's company, Entebbe Handling Services (ENHAS) had billed the U.N. millions of dollars over a period of over five years for purported U.N.-related work at Entebbe Airport. Kutesa had never informed the U.N. of his ownership of ENHAS when his company bid for the contract. He never would have won the contract since it was a clear conflict of interest case. It's the equivalence of U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo concealing his ownership of a private company that wins a multi-million dollar U.N. contract. Pompeo would lose his job and be subjected to criminal prosecution.
In Kutesa's case, the U.N. itself, under Ban Ki-Moon's leadership, became criminally involved by covering up for Kutesa. The links to the invoices totaling nearly $30 million discovered by The Black Star News were all deleted from the U.N.'s website. U.N. spokespersons were also either evasive or outright deceptive about Kutesa's fraudulent ENHAS billings. Even to this day, it's unclear whether ENHAS is still a vendor since the U.N. has ignored questions about the company's status.
At the time of the expose The Black Star News also reached out to the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Justice for comment about the ENHAS billings. After all, the U.S. contributes more than 25% of the U.N.'s budget; therefore, a portion of any monies stolen by Kutesa belongs to U.S. taxpayers.
There were no official responses to the inquiries from The Black Star News. However, the U.S. Justice Department had clearly taken an interest in Kutesa's activities. The U.S. government received court-approval to monitor Kutesa's communications. Part of the voluminous evidence produced by prosecutors at trial show that phone calls and e-mail messages between Ho and Sam and Edith Kutesa and several other officials were monitored by the F.B.I. as far back as September, 2014, when Kutesa became PGA.
Back in Uganda, after Patrick Ho's December 5 conviction, Museveni and Kutesa never issued an official statement or even denial about the $500,000 bribe each received.
Attempting to spin the story, after a reporter asked him about the Kutesa bribe --possibly a planted question since the reporter never asked about the bribe payment to the dictator himself-- Museveni said Kutesa told him the money wired to the foreign minister had been a "donation" for a "charity." Yet, no charity existed; and the Kutesa's, and Uganda's Attorney General, purportedly tasked to investigate the matter, have not produced bank records to show how the monies were disbursed from the Stanbic account. Presumably Kutesa and his associates could try to cook up "documentation."
The bigger story in Gen. Museveni's response is that at the time, and even up till now, he's never said a word about the $500,000 cash bribe Ho was convicted of paying to him. Museveni has not denied receiving the bribe and he has not been directly asked about it by a Ugandan journalist.
Earlier, as part of the corruption coverup, non other than Ms. Delia Matilde Ferreira Rubio herself, the Chairperson of Transparency International (TI) handed to Museveni in Kampala a trophy to honor "his role" in fighting corruption. The ceremony was on December 5, 2018, the very day Ho was convicted. Is it possible that Ms. Rubio is so clueless that she was unaware of the federal court trial in New York City or the numerous corruption cases in which the Museveni regime has been implicated? Instead of resigning her post and rescinding the shameful award which has undermined TI's reputation the organization issued a verbal-gymnastic press release basically saying the honor given to Museveni wasn't TI's most prestigious one. Ms. Rubio and those involved in the decision to honor --and enable-- the corrupt and brutal dictator now 32 years in power must all be fired. Otherwise why should anyone not doubt Transparency's own credibility?
Kutesa's and Museveni's troubles with the U.S. may not be over. There is an organization in Washington, D.C., making inquiries about the $30 million that Kutesa and ENHAS billed the U.N.
However, that is a story for 2019.
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The LG 32UD99 is a very good IPS monitor with wide viewing angles, excellent low input lag, and a fast response time. It supports FreeSync but has very few additional gaming features, and some gamers will be disappointed by the limited 60 Hz refresh rate. It supports HDR, but its effectiveness is limited by the lack of a wide color gamut and mediocre peak brightness.
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The LG 32UD99-W has a decent design. It has decent ergonomics, but can't swivel, and has a limited tilt range. The monitor wobbles a lot, even while you are just typing. The stand is wide and prevents large objects from being placed in front of the monitor. There is a large external power adapter for the monitor, and it has a short cable that could cause some placement issues.
The stand is large, and the curved shape prevents you from placing larger objects directly in front of the monitor. The monitor wobbles significantly, even typing on a nearby keyboard causes the screen to shake noticeably. It is slightly better than the LG 32UL950.
Decent ergonomics. The stand allows you to adjust the height of the monitor, and it can tilt a bit. The monitor can also be adjusted from a portrait to landscape orientation. The stand doesn't swivel.
The back is a uniform glossy white finish. There is a small loop for cable management, but it isn't very effective at keeping a clean desk.
The LG 32UD99-W delivers good picture quality. It has a decent contrast ratio and decent black uniformity, better than most IPS monitors we have reviewed so far. It has very good SDR peak brightness, and good reflection handling, so it performs well in a bright office. The monitor has decent horizontal viewing angles, good for sharing work with nearby coworkers. Colors look great, with the excellent color gamut and excellent color volume in SDR, but, unfortunately, it doesn't completely cover the Adobe RGB color space and it doesn't have a wide color gamut for HDR.
There is no local dimming feature. The video is provided for reference only.
Very good SDR brightness. The LG 32UD99 maintains consistent brightness across all scenes. This is almost the same as the LG 27UK650.
Mediocre HDR brightness. Large bright scenes are able to get much brighter for very brief periods of time, but the LG 32UD99-W can't maintain it for more than a few seconds. Small highlights in some scenes don't stand out.
Decent horizontal viewing angles. Black levels stay nearly constant at an angle. As you move farther off-axis the brightness decreases gradually and colors become more saturated. Up until a fairly wide angle, the screen remains accurate.
Great gray uniformity. There is almost no discernible dirty screen effect in the center, which is great for browsing the web or playing sports games. The edges of the screen are a bit darker than the rest of the screen, but this shouldn't bother most people.
Decent accuracy out of the box. The 'Photo' Picture Mode provided the most accurate results. White balance and color dE are high, to the point most enthusiasts would notice it but not the average user. Gamma doesn't follow the sRGB target, and most scenes appear brighter than they should. The color temperature is a bit cool, but not enough to bother most people.
Excellent accuracy after calibration. We used the 'Custom' Picture Mode, as it provided the best settings for our calibration. After calibrating, white and color accuracy is nearly perfect. Gamma follows the input stimulus almost perfectly, and the color temperature is nearly spot-on our target.
You can download our ICC profile calibration here. We don't recommend using this profile, as the calibration values vary per individual unit, even for the same model, due to manufacturing tolerances.
s.RGB Picture Mode: Custom (calibrated) Adobe RGB Picture Mode: Photo
Excellent SDR color gamut. Perfect coverage of the standard s.RGB color gamut. Adobe RGB coverage isn't as good, but it is better than the majority of monitors that we have reviewed so far, almost as good as the Samsung CHG90.
DCI P3 Picture Mode: HDR Standard Rec. 2020 Picture Mode: HDR Standard
Good HDR color gamut. Great coverage of the more common DCI P3 color gamut, but the wider Rec. 2020 coverage is only decent, and just shy of our 67% threshold to be considered as having a wide color gamut. Not as good as the Samsung CHG70
Update 01/17/2019: The Wide color gamut result was incorrect. The 32UD99 does have a wide color gamut.
After displaying our high contrast test image for 10 minutes, there is a partial residual image for a few minutes. In normal use this shouldn't be very noticeable.
Some retention is visible in our 2 minute image, but it is below the detection threshold. Note that the image we take is overexposed and this should not be noticeable under normal usage.
The LG 32UD99 has excellent motion handling. It has a fast response time that produces little motion blur, and a flicker-free backlight. It supports FreeSync, but the effectiveness is limited by the 60 Hz refresh rate. Unfortunately, it lacks an option to introduce flicker to further reduce motion blur.
Response Time Off Response Time Slow Response Time Normal Response Time Fast
Excellent fast response time. The best Response Time setting is 'Normal'. There is a bit of overshoot in most transitions. With the 'Fast' setting, there is slightly worse overshoot but not much improvement in response time.
Most of the blur in the photo above is due to persistence.
FreeSync is supported over HDMI and DisplayPort. Regardless of connector used, there are two ranges:
Update 01/15/2019: We retested the 32UD99 with NVIDIA's new FreeSync drivers. Under the 'Extreme' range, FreeSync performed identically to with a Radeon card. Under 'Basic', there was still excessive tearing, and FreeSync did not appear to work properly, regardless of the refresh rate.
The LG 32UD99 has excellent low input lag regardless of input resolution. It has a large 32" screen and excellent 4k resolution, great for multitasking. It supports a variety of inputs, and the USB-C port supports USB Power Delivery, great if you have a supported laptop or tablet.
Excellent low input lag, limited by the 60 Hz refresh rate. The input lag is consistent across all modes, even with a non-native resolution input.
The LG 32UD99 has an excellent 4k resolution and large 32" screen. This is great for multitasking or for a more immersive gaming experience.
There is a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, which allows you to display the image from a compatible device on the screen and at the same time charge the connected device with only 1 cable. The maximum power delivery is 60W.
Update 01/22/2019: We incorrectly listed the 32UD99 as having two DisplayPort 1.2 connections. There is only one DisplayPort connection.
The LG 32UD99-W has a limited set of additional features. It has built-in speakers and supports HDR10. There is a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and USB-C Power Delivery, great if you have a compatible laptop or tablet. There are no gaming-oriented features. The monitor features the standard LG joystick control, and it makes navigating the OSD a breeze. The OSD is the same as most LG monitors and is very easy to use.
The 32UD99-W has integrated speakers, and it supports HDR10. The included LG Screen Split 2.0 software can be used to simulate multiple virtual screens on the display or to enable picture-in-picture. There are no gaming-oriented features like a crosshair overlay or fps counter.
There are a few additional features that are typically found on most LG monitors, including:
The USB-C port supports power delivery up to 60W, and the USB 3.0 ports support quick charging.
We tested the 32" LG 32UD99-W, which is the only model available. There are other 4k monitors available from LG, some of which are listed below. Note that these are different models with different capabilities.
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Our 32UD99-W was manufactured in July 2018.
The LG 32UD99 is a great monitor with low input lag and wide viewing angles, and one of the best 4k monitors we've reviewed, but the added expense for the limited HDR support might not be worth it. See our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best monitors for MacBook Pro, and the best 32 inch monitors.
The LG 32UD99 is slightly better than the LG 32UL950. Both offer very similar performance, but the 32UD99 has a flicker-free backlight, which is great, and it has a slightly higher native contrast ratio. The 32UD99 has a slightly better stand that is made of metal, and better build quality.
The LG 32UD99 is somewhat better than the Dell U3219Q. The LG 32UD99 is flicker-free and has a better black uniformity, which is great for dark scenes. Also, the LG 32UD99 supports FreeSync, which is great if you're a gamer. The Dell U3219Q, on the other hand, has much better ergonomics that allow you to place it comfortably with ease.
The LG 32UD99 is much better than the BenQ EW3270U for most people, unless the deeper blacks of the BenQ due to the VA panel are of great importance. The LG 32UD99 has an IPS panel with significantly wider viewing angles, so you can share your work with your colleagues more easily. At the same time, the much better ergonomics allow you to position the monitor to your liking with ease.
The LG 32UD99 is much better than the LG 32UD59-B. The two monitors have a similar design, with a nearly identical frame and bezel, just a different color. The main difference between the two is due to the different panels; the UD59 uses a VA panel whereas the UD99 uses an IPS. The UD99 is brighter, has wider viewing angles, and supports HDR.
The LG 32UD99 has very similar performance to the LG 27UK650. The LG 32UD99 has a larger 32" screen that some people might find more comfortable to work on. The 32UD99 also has a built-in USB hub and a USB-C port that supports power delivery and DisplayPort Alt Mode.
The LG 32UD99 is much better than the LG 32GK850G. The LG 32UD99 has better viewing angles due to its IPS panel and supports HDR and 4k resolution. On the other hand, the LG 32GK850G has a higher native contrast ratio that makes blacks look deep in a dark room. The 32G850G is also a better monitor for gaming since it has a faster pixel response time that only leaves a small blur trail, a faster refresh rate, and a lower input lag.
The LG 32UD99 is significantly better than the Samsung CJ791 for most people in the majority of uses. The LG has better viewing angles, due to the IPS panel, better ergonomics, can get brighter, supports HDR and has a 4k resolution. The Samsung CJ791 has a VA panel and slightly better blacks. It also has a faster refresh rate, a lower input lag, and curve profile for those who like it.
The LG 32UD99 is a bit better than the Samsung CHG70, depending on your use. The Dell is better suited for office use thanks to the wider viewing angles and larger, higher resolution screen. The Samsung is better suited for gaming. It has better motion handling, mainly due to the faster 144Hz refresh rate, and it has an optional black frame insertion feature to further clear up motion. The Samsung CHG70 also has better HDR support, with a wide color gamut and much better color volume.
The LG 32UD99 is slightly better than the Dell U2718Q. The LG has better HDR support, with a better color gamut and much better HDR color volume. The LG handles motion better, with a flicker-free backlight as well as FreeSync VRR support. The Dell, on the other hand, has a better stand that can easily be adjusted to an optimal viewing position.
The LG 32UD99 is better than the ASUS ROG PG348Q for most uses. The LG is brighter, has better gradient handling, and supports HDR. The 32UD99 also has better dark room performance, with much better black uniformity. The PG348Q and 32UD99 have similar overall gaming performance, but the ASUS can be overclocked to a 100Hz refresh rate when connected with DisplayPort, and it supports NVIDIA G-SYNC instead of FreeSync.
The LG 32UD99 is a great monitor for most uses. It has a decent stand that can be easily adjusted to an optimal viewing position. The 32", 4k screen is great for multitasking. Fast motion looks crisp thanks to the fast response time, and it has excellent low input lag. Some people will be disappointed by the 60 Hz refresh rate.
The LG 32UD99 is a very good monitor for use in an office. It has a decent stand that has wide adjustments, but can't swivel. The large, 32" screen, and 4k resolution are perfect for multitasking and it has wide viewing angles. It performs well in a bright room, with very good peak brightness and good reflection handling.
The LG 32UD99 is a great monitor for gaming. Motion looks great thanks to the fast response time. It has excellent low input lag, and it supports AMD FreeSync over HDMI and DisplayPort. Unfortunately, some gamers might find the 60 Hz refresh rate too limiting.
This is a very good monitor for multimedia. Fast motion looks good thanks to the fast response time, and the high resolution 4k screen is great for watching 4k videos in HDR. Unfortunately, the effects of HDR are somewhat limited due to the narrow color gamut and mediocre peak brightness. It also isn't the best monitor for dark room viewing, due to the contrast ratio and black uniformity.
Very good monitor for media creation. The large, 32", 4k screen is great for seeing more of your project. Colors look great thanks to the excellent SDR color gamut and excellent color volume, and although its Adobe RGB coverage isn't perfect, it is better than most monitors we have reviewed.
Decent monitor for gaming in HDR. It has a fast response time, excellent low input lag, and FreeSync support. Unfortunately, the impact of HDR is somewhat subdued due to the limited color gamut and mediocre HDR brightness.


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What are your customers are saying about you? (Customer Promoter Score), acts as a leading indicator of growth. If your organization's CPS is higher than those of your competitors, you will likely outperform the market, and managing your organization to improve CPS will also improve your business performance. Whether you are aiming for faster growth or increased profits, you can use CPS as the foundation of a measurement framework that is tightly tied to the customer journey.
The CPS Calculation
Calculate your Customer Promoter Scores using the answer to a single question, using a 0-10 scale: How likely is it that you would recommend [brand] to a friend or colleague? This is called the Customer Promoter Score question or the recommend question.
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With attacks reported against many banks and major corporations, DDoS (Distributed Denial-of Service) attacks seem to be a hot topic these days. This begs the question of what can be done to protect organizations from the damaging impacts caused by sustained service outages on critical resources -- and, increasingly, to protect the organization from the data theft and other secondary motives of DDoS attacks used as smokescreens to draw critical security resources away from true targets.
There are some easy steps you can take while leveraging your existing information security investments to prevent or mitigate the risk posed by DDoS attacks.
As an overall security measure, we at Cygilant advocate implementing a security program based around critical security controls, such as the SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls, to reduce overall vulnerability to cyber-attacks. Among those controls of key importance to DDoS attack mitigation are areas around knowing what's on your network, how those devices are configured, establishing baselines of what is normal for those devices and then monitoring continuously for changes that may indicate an attack.
For our SOCVue customers, Cygilant offers the ability to:
- Whitelist/Blacklist ports and protocols – SOCVue provides monitoring, alerting and reporting on this security control
- Use IP Blacklists produced by Threat Intelligence organizations – SOCVue provides monitoring, alerting and reporting based on several open source lists. Customer can also provide their own list.
- Monitor and build correlation rules for any advanced security devices owned by the customer – IDS/IPS, Next-Gen Firewall, Web Application Firewall, etc.
- Receive forensic analysis by our SOCVue team after an attack to trace the event and identify any areas that need remediation.
It's also important to realize that DDoS attacks are increasingly used a smokescreen to obscure the real motive and target of the attack – by implementing an information security program based on critical security controls, organizations are also better prepared to identify and respond to signals of other simultaneous attacks to keep their network secure.
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Kharkov's police has revealed an attempt of smuggling Daesh supporters from the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic to Western Europe through Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine reports.
According to the agency, the organizer of the illegal smuggling is a citizen of a neighboring country. He has been in Ukraine illegally and now police suspects him of possible involvement in terrorist activities.
'The criminal used an apartment in the residential area of Kharkov and had meetings with the supporters of Daesh under the guise of religious activities there, planning to send them to Europe. The special service officers made a search and revealed the channel's organizer and another two people prepared to further smuggling,' the agency noted.
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The "protester" is someone that we hear about on the news and read about online and in the paper, but a majority of us would never label ourselves as a protester. We are a country that is fortunate enough to have the freedom of speech. We have the right to assemble and protest a cause that we hold close to our heart, but some people do get out of control. This is why many protesters have a bad reputation. Many non-protesters critictize the behavior of protesters, but TIME Magazine did the exact opposite. TIME named the protester their 2011 Person of the Year. TIME magazine was trying to tell the world something and I think that there are some people that are gradually catching on. Communication is the key to success and everyone knows this, but the way that we communicate is what defines us as people or organizations.
It is predicted that in 2012 one of the biggest trends will be the way communication defines an organization. This means that if an organization is bad at communicating with the public, their clients and any other stakeholders their reputation will suffer. I believe that this has been true all along, but people are just now realizing the effects of good and bad communication. The "protester" is the just a normal man or woman and if they can effectively share their message so can any organization. The protester is TIME's person of the year because he or she utilized the communication tools her she has, phone, internet, T.V., to spread their message and to get people talking about them and their cause.
Communication is not always about selling and making a profit. An organization needs a stable foundation to have a great reputation and a stable foundations starts with good solid relationships. Relationships can be made by conversation. If an organization communicates effectively, that organization can form lasting relationships with clients, vendors, the public, etc. The relationships make a stable foundation. As an organization, you want people to be talking about you and you want that chatter to be positive. For example, on a Facebook page, instead of advertising a product, ask fans a questions and the person with the best answer wins a prize. It may be small, but almost half the people that only participated will go tell a friend. The quality of communication does matter. With their being so many media outlets out there and the fact that anyone can create news and start a conversations makes it hard to stand out, but an organization should know their target audience and have a meaningful purpose. It may take practice and advice, but quality communication is up to the communication generator.
It is not only about quality, quantity matters too. An organization should have a consistent communication plan and follow it, but the plan should not be consistently annoying. If an organization is constantly pushing their name and saying all the wrong things, it will make the public mad. The public will just tune out there messages or complain. An organization should communicate enough so that people do not forget their name, but never too much. Part of maintaining a good relationship is letting people know that you are always there for them, but you should never smother anyone either.
Communication comes down to quality and quantity. Both matter equally, but if both are done right and organization can have a great reputation.


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Shaping dutch oven bread?
I'm new to dutch ovens and just made my first no knead bread using my Le Creuset this weekend, a sundried tomato and olive loaf with AP flour and durum wheat. It turned out quite nicely, despite some initial confusion, and I'm still not sure if I did it right.
I've been looking at lots of recipes and youtube videos on how to make these breads, and most say to leave the dough to slow proof overnight, and then 2 hours after shaping (like I did). However, some people seem to skip the shaping altogether, merely stretching and folding the dough upon itself once before the final proofing. After it has risen (or should I say spread out) they simply "pour" the rather sticky and sloppy dough with a scraper into the hot DO and bake. It looks a mess, but the breads turn out quite nice, if somewhat rustic looking, despite not being firmed up beforehand.
I normally use the stretch & fold technique and shape all my breads before the 2nd rise. It was much harder to do this now, as the hydration was quite high and the second proofing was done "free standing" on parchment paper (for my sandwich breads I normally proof the second time in a loaf pan, which obviously keeps the shape). The dough spread out quite a bit, and was difficult to transfer. I had to just lift the whole parchment paper with the dough on top and place it into the DO.
So I guess my question is, how important is the shaping when making no knead bread in a dutch oven? Are there any advantages or disadvantages to just pouring the dough into the DO like I see some people do? Any tips on how to make the dough keep its shape during the second rise and transfer it without making a big mess of it all?


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This is the first time I have heard of anything like this:
In a first, the University of Chicago will begin requiring prospective students to submit four pages of PowerPoint-like slides with their applications this fall.
The new requirement is partly an acknowledgment that Microsoft Corp.'s PowerPoint, along with similar but lesser-known programs, have become a ubiquitous tool in the business world. But Chicago says so-called "slideware," if used correctly, also can let students show off a creative side that might not reveal itself in test scores, recommendations and even essays.
By adding PowerPoint to its application, Chicago thinks it might attract more students who have the kind of cleverness that can really pay off in business, and fewer of the technocrat types who sometimes give the program a bad name.
"We wanted to have a freeform space for students to be able to say what they think is important, not always having the school run that dialogue," said Rose Martinelli, associate dean for student recruitment and admissions. "To me this is just four pieces of blank paper. You do what you want. It can be a presentation. It can be poetry. It can be anything."
Interesting ... I wonder if they will take a Lotus Presentation File based on ODF? Do they require PowerPoint 97 thru 2003 format? :-)
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In a techno-mad world, it can be tricky to champion the old-fashioned book to our little ones, but with With World Book Day just around the corner (on April 23) now is the perfect time to open their eyes to the joys of reading. To help you along the way, we get some top tips from Phillipa Milne, manager of the Hong Kong International Young Readers Festival which lands in Hong Kong in November. Now are you sitting comfortably?
There's nothing quite like getting lost in a good book, whether you are a child, teen, or adult — not to mention the crucial importance of regular reading for our children's cognitive development. If you are finding it hard to keep the technology at bay, try out my six top tips — you'll have a house full of bookworms before you know it!
1. Make reading part of your children's daily routine
Teeth are brushed, faces are washed, and pajamas are on. It's time to read. Try to set aside some time every day for reading, even if it's only five minutes, and try to make it the same time every day so there is a set routine.
2. Bring books to life
Read aloud to your children and ask them to read to you or their younger siblings too. Make reading interactive by taking turns in reading chapters or voicing characters.
3. Try lots of different books
Explore a wide range of genres and encourage your child's own interests. Whatever your child is into, there will be a book about it! Remember that all reading is good, whether it's comics, graphic novels, blogs, or magazines. And make sure your children have access to characters they can relate to.
4. Library days
Make use of your local libraries, and make visits a regular and fun family outing. Give your child their own library card and suggest they choose their own books, whilst you choose yours!
5. Talk, talk, talk
Encourage your children to have an opinion on their most recent read, and to think critically about the books and storylines. Who was their favourite character? What did they think of the setting? Was there anything they didn't like about the story?
6. Reading challenges
Check out whether your children's school or local library is running any reading challenges, and sign up. Websites like Goodreads are great for setting reading targets, logging books, and writing reviews. Make it a family affair and get everyone to sign up!
The Hong Kong International Young Readers Festival is packed with exciting events for kids and adults to enjoy. Keep your eyes peeled on Localiiz for more updates later this year.
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