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If you didn't know, you can create a home network using your home's power cables. If you knew that, you may not know that this technology could potentially interfere with radio-based devices. And even worse, your neighbours' systems could affect you, too.
Power Line Transmitters came about in the early 21st century, allowing you to plug-in an adapter to your wall that would then use your power cables to transfer network data. This was fine, until a demand for faster speeds led developers into the Very High Frequency (VHF). Using this bandwidth meant that data could be sent at higher speeds. However, it also led to some serious problems – radio noise.
"When signals travel on any conductor, they also radiate into the air depending on how good of an antenna that conductor is acting as," explains Metin Ismail Taskin, Chief Technical Operator at AirTies Wireless Networks. "Today, most of the power line adaptors operate from 2 to 30 MHz – the new ones even operate up to 50 MHz. A good antenna for 30 MHz is a piece of wire that is multiple of 5m long. You can easily find that length of power cable in the home."
"This means that the signal injected onto a home's mains wiring will easily radiate into the air. And that can interfere with any receivers that are trying to detect very weak radio signals at the same frequency."
This is bad news, because the HF and VHF noise these systems create includes FM and DAB radio, as well as most amateur radios, emergency alert systems in some parts of the world and nearby telephone lines carring the ADSL2+ service. And it could get worse.
"More devices mean more interference. I think this problem will worsen as more and more people start using PLAs and inject signals into power wiring in the same neighborhood. Can you imagine a 50 – 100 home hi-rise building where 50% of the apartments have at least one pair of PLA? The signals that get injected into each apartment's electric wiring will travel to the backbone power distribution network of the whole building and add on top of each other to create a big radiator."
So is there a solution for the power-line networking problem, or is it a technology doomed to failure? "PLAs are operating in a band that nobody thought signal would be put onto intentionally. Therefore the consequences of operating at the frequency of PLAs are not very well known, since there are not many controlled experiments done yet."
One recent one, conducted by the BBC, suggested that PLAs could have a massive affect on FM and DAB radio signal, should the household be within signal range, but not close to the transmitter. "New standards are trying address the interference issue, but I am not sure if it will be ever possible to solve it completely."
So why don't we see this problem with Wifi? "Wifi has dedicated frequency bands where it is allowed to radiate certain amount of signal as long as it stays within the standards. The bands were selected based on the fact that there will be intentional radiators."
"Wifi operates at 2.4 or 5 GHz, where the interference sources are well known. 2.4 GHz band is very much occupied with other Wifi equipment, including bluetooth devices and microwave ovens. It is not easy to avoid interference there."
"The 5 GHz band has a lot more channels and there are not may devices operating in this band. AirTies Wifi equipment can operate in 2.4 or 5 GHz, although the 5 GHz should be preferred to avoid interference. While AirTies wireless devices operate, they continuously monitor the interference at its own and other channels within the 5GHz band. If the devices see too much interference inside the channel they are using, they automatically switch to another channel that has less noise and interference. "


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I have been looking quickly through my archives on some early stuff I wrote about visual art. I want to bring a few of these back: see below. It's interesting to look at how I and my perceptions have changed over just the past two years. More on this later.
I'm realizing that my main problem as a professor is that I don't want my students just to 'get through' poetry, I want them to LOVE it. I want them to want to send Valentines and roll around in the mud with poetry. As Jeff would say, 'boy are you stupid!'


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Elephant Phinix / JKone – The Providers
Limited edition of 300 hand-numbered copies on yellow 7'' vinyl with hand-printed letterpress labels, packaged in a 4-colour screenprinted sleeve, including a poster with the lyrics and cover art.
Cat. No.: UNT 1
Genre: Hip Hop
Lyrics by Elephant Phinix
Produced by JKone
Mixed & Programmed by JKone – Elephant Phinix
Mastered by Koebbel
Artwork by Jola 818
Design by Jola 818 & G.Vic at Bend
Printing by Symbolink & Lambros Giousos
Photography by Christos Kotsinis & G.Vic
A1. The Providers
B1. The Providers (instrumental)
"The Providers" was originally released in digital format by Beatquick in May 2014 and re-issued in a limited 7" vinyl edition by Untitled-1 in May 2015.
Elephant Phinix rhymes smoothly over a down-tempo, slow boom bap beat produced by JK One, layered with mandolin and medieval choir samples. Mastered by Koebbel. Some would describe this track as contemplative. Elephant Phinix raps about life and the choices we make that ultimately define who we are.
After all,
"Life is what you make it, you better make it strong.
This is more than just lyrics on a song".
Elephant Phinix
Born in 1986 in Sunderland, UK, home to The Black Cats, he moved to Athens, Greece, at an early age. He has always been a music lover but his attraction to the microphone grew out of free-styling over beats and laying down tracks with friends around the age of 18.
"Athens Burns" marked his early beginnings. The graffiti crew it represented helped him think out of the box and look at rapping from a more serious perspective, paying more attention to the lyrics.
In the past few years, he has opened for and played with bands and artists such as Jeru The Damaja, Evidence, Sadat X of Brand Nubian, Diamond D, 2Mex, B Real of Cypress Hill & Psycho Realm, Shabaam Sahdeeq, RA The Rugged Man, Supernatural, Shyheim, Madlib & J Rocc, Kool Keith, Kutmasta Kurt, Imani from the Pharcyde, CunninLynguists, Mr Lif, Loop Troop Rockers, Dj Vadim, Wax Tailor, Dub Pistols, The Herbaliser, Gramatik, Thavius Beck, Noisia, Chinese Man and Birdie Num Num.
JK One is a Vyronas kid at heart. He's a member of the Phase3 crew, formed in 2001. An MC and a producer, he's been loyal to the mic and hip-hop culture for more than fifteen years. He's a dedicated follower of boom bap and loves a grittier sound.
Born in Karditsa in 1983, he currently lives and works in Athens, Greece. His work stretches all the way from graphic design, illustration, silkscreen printing and murals to documentary videο, renowned in the local underground graffiti and street art scene.
Elephant Phinix has collaborated with Jola quite a few times in the past. Jola's artwork is displayed on "Patience is Gold" and "The Gutter Twinz" album covers, accompanied by limited, silkscreen printed apparel.
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Ciabatta bread with butter.
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Squid rings dusted in flour and deep fried to a golden brown.
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Rice balls filled with Ragú and mozzarella and deep fried to a golden brown.
Thin slices of Italian cured meats, vegetables under oil and other seasonal aditions.
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Tuscan vegetable soup.
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Smoked Pancetta, eggs and Parmesan cheese. Cream is optional.
Classic ragú made the authentic way using both beef and pork mince.
Traditional lasagna baked in the oven.
Traditional Ligurian pasta served with a basil, olive oil, pine nut, potatoes and green bean sauce. Suitable for vegetarians. This dish contains nuts.
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Thin slices of Parma ham, wild rocket leaves and finished off with Parmesan shavings.
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Lamb cutlets coated in breadcrumbs, crushed walnuts, pecorino cheese, parsley and pan-fried to a golden brown. Accompanied by a rocket, radicchio rosso and orange salad. This dish contains nuts.
Small Canadian Lobster, tomato and garlic.
Tomato, onions and Pancetta sauce.
Home made ravioli with a tomato, basil and mozzarella sauce. Please ask your waiter for the latest filling.
Crepés filled with ricotta, spinach and topped with béchamel sauce.
Ham and mushroom pizza.
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Rigatoni Pasta with tomato, garlic and fresh chilli.
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Sirloin Steak served with a pepper & cream sauce or grilled without sauce.
Deep fried slices of aubergine, layered with cheese and tomato sauce.
Potatoes cooked in rosemary and garlic.
Spinach tossed in butter and garlic.
Courgettes lightly coated in flour and fried.
Romaine lettuce, radicchio rosso, rocket and fennel.
Mixed salad, tomatoes and red onions.
Rocket and Parmesan salad.
Simply the best in London!
Italian bread fried in butter, sugar, egg and Marsala wine. Served with vanilla ice cream.
A crêpe filled with Nutella and served with hazelnut ice cream. This dish contains nuts.
Classic Italian dessert made with egg yolks, Marsala wine and caster sugar.
Vanilla ice cream served with an espresso or a liqueur of your choice for pouring.
Italian cheese board - Dolcelate, Pecorino, Parmigiano served with crackers.


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Summer is still with us and it is great to get out on your bike and enjoy the good weather whilst it lasts.
Unfortunately it also means that at this time of year there are more people on the roads and therefore the chances of being involved in an accident increases.
For those of you unfortunate to suffer an accident, if you have legal expenses under your bike insurance, you will, out of the blue, receive contact from a firm of solicitors you know nothing about. They will have been appointed for you under your legal expenses insurance.
It is a common mistake to think you are obliged to use these solicitors to pursue a claim – you are not. You are under no obligation whatsoever to use them at all.
Very often these solicitors are not local to where you live so you cannot just pop in to see them with any queries you may have. Generally, under your legal expenses insurance, the case is not assigned to an individual solicitor and it is dealt with in a factory run organisation, so when you telephone you do not get to speak to the same person twice – which can make your life stressful and annoying.
Your legal expenses insurers may try to pressurise you to use the firm of solicitors appointed on your behalf, but do not be bullied into this. Make your own choice based on your own particular needs.
If you are unfortunate to have an accident contact us– we are local solicitors and will appoint a named individual to handle your case from start to finish. A solicitor whom you can call and email or pop in and see, knowing they will be dealing with your case personally.
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The director of the Young Living Foundation (previously the D. Gary Young Foundation) then captured our hearts and imaginations as she shared the poverty, needs and struggles of people in many parts of the world, and the ways that the foundation is making aid, change and hope possible in Africa, Ecuador, the USA, and around the world. Young Living supports and builds schools, partners with organizations such as African Hearts and Sole Hope, and collaborates with over 40 organizations in the USA. All administrative costs of the foundation are paid for by Young Living so 100% of all contributions go directly to assist those in need. I felt myself fighting sobs at various points in the presentation and realized that I want to make a difference in the lives of others with severe needs. I am grateful that the foundation is one way I can make this desire a reality.
The day concluded with a fundraiser walk/run and festival called Lite the Night. Hundreds of people turned out to support the Young Living foundation by walking or running, to dunk executives and diamond distributors, and to enjoy companionship and fun.


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Fashion is amazing, don't you think so? Well I do and this hot picks for the day just proves that there are no limits to fashion, each look is super amazing and I love everyone of them.
This Yellow and cream ensemble channels the beautiful sunset, paired with a gold choker necklace, aviator sunglasses and black suede heels, this look is super chic.
This look channels a badass rocker look, this black blazer paired with crop tee and leather joggers is one way to spin heads. plus the shoes are pretty much badass on their own, this look should be rocked with confidence.
I absolutely love this look, I know I probably say this a lot but guys this look is just chill. Rihanna is channeling the super cool chic look and she slayed.
Another killer all black outfit, black goes all the way and its so amazing,this black look channels a cool, modern look and its super cool. Each piece is gorgeous and this outfit certainly deserves to be in our Hot picks for the day.
Okay so enough about black check out this maroon crop top and high waist skirt look, Its simple and gorgeous.
Our woman crush Wednesday #19 Chyplum looks absolutely adorable in this get up.
Hope all this hot picks for the day should inspire your next meeting.
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Walnut Flag Case For my Wife's Step Father.
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Discussion in 'Sony Internet TV' started by pollyanna, Dec 13, 2010.
I wonder if sony tv can work with Kinect?
Why wouldn't it?
This question makes no sense. It's a TV.
Unless you mean can you plug the kinect directly into a GTV USB port and write software for it. Of course...anything can have software written for it...now...will anyone take the time to make GTV drivers? More than likely no.
Though... Writing drivers for Sony GTV's wouldn't be too bad. People have already written customized drivers to use the kinect in conjunction with a toy helicopter to go around obstacles on its own.
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(A quick note from your Hare Raiser. This is the 4th version of the detrails that were sent to me. These detrails are brought to you by Mary Jane and the number 4/20)
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Writing in Retirement:
Putting New Year's Resolutions to Work
How many times have you said this is the year you'll start that
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Savor the panoramic, azure Gulf of Mexico views and the silky white sands of world-famous Siesta Beach from this spectacular Gulf-front Siesta Key condo with a desirable South-West location. High ceilings and abundant natural light complement this stylish, furnished retreat offering custom upgrades and soft, contemporary neutral decor in an open floor plan with bamboo and tile floors. A Poggenpohl chef's kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite countertops opens to the living room, featuring a Bose audio system. Glass sliders lead to a covered 10' x 17' terrace with full beach views through no-barrier glass railings and summer kitchen. The spacious owner's suite with upscale master bath, full Gulf views and sliders direct to lanai to bask in balmy Gulf breezes. Guest suite with private bath, convenient Murphy bed in third bedroom/office, interior laundry room. Two covered parking spaces next to the elevator, storage for water toys and bikes. The ultimate in maintenance-free living, Crescent Siesta Key is a gated, boutique enclave of 26 beach residences built in 2006 with the highest standards and luxury finishes. Fitness room, two heated pools (one beach-front with spa), summer kitchens and social room for entertaining, handicapped accessible and pet-friendly. Perfect for a permanent residence or a vacation home, you'll never tire of the spectacular Gulf views and blazing Siesta Key sunsets. Excellent rental history, located within easy access to the mainland and all that urban Sarasota has to offer.
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Meet Vara. You may already know her. The iconic Salvatore Ferragamo flat celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. 35 years! How am I just now taking note of these fabulous little lady shoes? I'm normally not one for a patent leather AND a bow (this combo usually feels a little too fussy for my style) but these shoes are an exception. This style feels super classic, yet so fresh. They remind me of something my grandmother might have worn – and that's a good thing. (This WSJ article pretty much sums up my sentiment on that.)
To celebrate Vara's big anniversary, Salvatore Ferragamo launched the L'Icona campaign, an online gallery featuring 21 tastemakers (Lauren Santo Domingo, Olivia Palermo, and Lily Aldridge, to name a few) in their own custom Vara flats. That's right. You can actually customize your own pair – leather color, ribbon color, and, for a little extra, you can even add your initials to the sole. Sign me up. Although, the colors they've got already are pretty fantastic. This fiery red color, for example. These heels are obviously perfect for an LBD or pair of tailored pants, but I love the idea of wearing them with something a little more unexpected. Like a pair of boyfriend jeans rolled at the cuffs. Or – even better – a pair of printed shorts. It just makes the look at little more funky, you know?
I'm also a huge fan of Vara's little sister: Varina (especially in this "Morning Rose" hue). She gives you all the ladylike glam you want – but without a heel. I think this might be the most perfect petal pink/nude ballet flat I've ever seen. Agreed?
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What will we do for Guildford?
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Order edit module – Handle orders in a more efficient way
There have 2 methods to install the Prestashop Order Edit module to an online store which includes installing from Back Office and using File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Throughout this post, I will introduce to readers how to install this module by FTP. The key purpose of this method is putting the Prestashop Order Edit folder into website theme's module folder. You need to use cPanel or file manager that hosting provides you in order to upload this module. From my point of view, the way of installing a module with FTP is somehow more complex than Back Office. Of course, if you install it by FTP, you will have other options such as giving folder permissions while it can't be done with Back Office.
Firstly, you need to download Prestashop Order Edit module. A module archived file will be saved to your computer.
Secondly, it requires having FTP client software installed on your system in order to set up this module as well as other PrestaShop modules. You can select one FTP software to install on the computer such as cute FTP, XP FTP client, and FileZilla. In this tutorial, we use FileZilla FTP client because of simple layout and free to use. These FTP information are required (You can get them by contacting with hosting provider or create by yourself in the cPanel):
- FTP Username
- FTP password
- FTP server
Note that you have to use port 21 for FTP, and port 22 for SFTP.
The module archived files need to be extracted before uploading to FTP. In the below screenshot, I use WinRAR software to decompress it:
Next, you should start FileZilla FTP client program and fill in FTP information such as username, password, server, and Port number.
In the Remote site field, you need to put the module theme's folder URL.
In the Local site field, please browse to the module file folder in your computer. After that, please do right click on the module folder, and select "Upload" button.
After uploading successfully, please go to PrestaShop back office, then access "Module & Services" section by following the below steps in the screenshot:
In the search box, please type "ordermanager" in order to search for Prestashop Order Edit module:
Please click on "Install" button:
A successful message will be shown up:
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How LTFS is Making LTO a Drag and Drop
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Checklist regarding online gambling
Updated: 2/12/2016
Know the trader
- Make sure that the trader has a valid licence by turning to the relevant licensing authority. This information should be available on the bottom of the start page of the gambling site or in the Terms & Conditions. Should this information not be available you should avoid that particular gambling site.
- Always research gambling companies you are not familiar with before you give them personal information or use their services. A simple search on the name of the company may suffice. Be aware that certain companies may leave false positive feedback about themselves.
- Do not be fooled by a high ranking on search engines. Fraudulent companies may pay for services that makes their sites appear as one of the first hits among search results.
- Research if a gambling site's customer support is easy to get in touch with and how other consumers have experienced their level of service.
- Different countries have different levels of consumer protection when it comes to gambling online. The licensing authorities differ when it comes to how they monitor their licensees. Before gambling online it is critical that you are aware of what rights you have as a consumer of gambling services in the country that has licensed the company in question.
- Be aware that licensing authorities may change their name and, if that is the case, you need to do a search on the name they used to operate under.
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- The rights and obligations of consumers of gambling services is usually outlines in the Terms and Conditions.
- If the Terms and Conditions is in Swedish, and the gambling site is run by a foreign company, you should look for a clause that reads something like "Whenever there is a conflict between this language version and the English language version of the Terms and Conditions, the English language version shall prevail". If this is the case you also need to read the English version.
"Risk free bets" and money back guarantees
- If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- The conditions for a certain bonus or similar can usually be found in the Terms and Conditions or in a text in connection with the offer. Usually, you need to make a certain number of deposits or wagered a certain amount of money in order to be eligible to withdraw your money.
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- You should research if it is possible to claim a refund from someone other than the gambling company should they file for bankruptcy.
- Do not have more money deposited with a gambling company than you need to use the gambling services. By doing this you limit how much you risk to lose if the gambling company should file for bankruptcy and you cannot claim a refund from someone else.
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- Make sure the website has a privacy policy and be cautious if it does not have one.
- A privacy policy describes what kind of personal information the company collects from you. Be mindful that your information could be sent to other companies in a group of companies or to other affiliates.
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- Make sure that the gambling company uses safe payment methods.
- Ascertain whether administrative fees are levied when you withdraw money or not.
- If you are not sure whether the payment method is safe or not you should contact your bank for counselling.
- Keep in mind that many gambling companies have to adhere to anti-money laundering legislation that, among other things, demands that the companies identifies their customers by asking for proof of identity. Because of this, withdrawals and deposits may take longer time to process than regular transfers between bank accounts.


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Happy 91st Birthday to Ethel Kennedy, the human rights campaigner and widow of Senator Robert Kennedy. She was with "Bobby" at the hotel when he was assassinated during his run for president in 1968. Soon after her husband's death, she founded the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, a nonprofit that works to realize RFK's dream of a just and peaceful world… (1928)
Ethel raised 11 children, one of whom Bobby never met, and swore she would never remarry.
MORE Good News on this Date:
- Spelman College, the historically black college for women, was founded as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary (1881)
- American armed forces liberated the Buchenwald concentration camp (1945)
- The Beatles set a new chart record when they had 14 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, from 'Can't Buy Me Love' at No.1 to 'Love Me Do' at No. 81 (1964)
- The Apple I personal computer was created (1976)
- Ugandan dictator Idi Amin was deposed (1979)
And on this day, President Lyndon Johnson signed the 1968 Civil Rights Act, which expanded previous laws prohibiting discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, sex, (and as amended, handicap and family status).
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- The TUNEL assay is a highly sensitive and reproducible method of assessing the integrity of sperm DNA. It measures the number of breaks or nicks in the DNA of the sperm.
- It can be performed on as few as 1,000 sperm, even on sperm retrieved from a small testis biopsy.
- Other assays like the sperm chromatin structure assay (SCSA) require at least one million sperm.
- The established normal value is less than 10% of sperm with DNA damage, but in our laboratory we have shown that most men will have a TUNEL assay less than 7%. Thus our normal range is slightly lower than other laboratories.
How is it done?
- Men should have no infection in their genitourinary tract.
- Sperm from the ejaculate or testis is placed on a slide and dried out in the air.
- The sample is good for seven days if stored in darkness at room temperature.
- In the laboratory, the normal sperm stain blue and the sperm with chromatin damage stain green. (TUNEL images 1 and 2)
- Results are expressed as a percentage of damaged (green) sperm to normal (blue) sperm.
- The error of measurement is below 5%.
How does the TUNEL assay help with my evaluation?
- Elevated sperm DNA damage has been associated with poorer pregnancy rates when conceiving naturally, with IUI or even with IVF with ICSI. It is also associated with increased risk of spontaneous early abortions (early loss of pregnancy). The TUNEL assay may help explain why your wife is losing her pregnancies or why IVF is failing after transfer of embryos.
- Varicocele, smoking, infections, high temperature, heavy metal exposure, chemotherapy and antidepressants have all been associated with increased sperm DNA damage. Performing a TUNEL assay can help us to determine if the medications you take or conditions you have are the likely cause of your infertility and guide our recommendations on how to best treat you.
- In our experience, men with persistent, very high (> 25%) frequency of abnormal sperm on TUNEL assay are unlikely to achieve pregnancy even with in-vitro fertilization with intracytoplasmic injection (IVF/ICSI). In such situations, you may discuss using testicular sperm for IVF/ICSI or repair of varicocele if present.
Why is my doctor recommending using testicular sperm?
- We have recently published in Fertility & Sterility (August, 2015) that sperm retrieved from the testis has much less DNA damage in men who have a very high percentage of TUNEL positive (damaged) sperm in their ejaculate.
- Using sperm from the testis in those couples who failed at least one in-vitro fertilization cycle resulted in a 50% pregnancy rate when sperm from the testis was used instead of ejaculated sperm.
- Although this study suggests that in some cases of unexplained infertility and failure of in-vitro fertilization, if semen has a very high percentage of TUNEL positive (damaged) sperm, using testicular sperm may improve the chances of pregnancy.
How many TUNEL assays have been performed in the Male Infertility Genetics Laboratory of Weill Cornell Medical College?
- The Male Infertility Genetics Laboratory is a highly specialized male reproductive laboratory with over 12 years of experience in studying and evaluating sperm DNA damage.
- Close to 1,000 assays have been performed and our laboratory serves as a reference lab for many studies, including FDA regulated studies.
- All assays are performed by the same senior research associate and reviewed by Dr. Darius Paduch, who is the laboratory director, and is NYSDH certified in andrology, genetics, endocrinology and microbiology.


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Confirmation: A two year confirmation program is offered for youth who have entered 7th grade. Utilizing a web-based interactive curriculum, confirmation classes are taught by Pastor Anderson and they meet on Sunday evenings at 5:30 pm and Thursday evenings. At the end of two years (a year of studying the Bible and a year of studying Luther's Catechism) youth are invited to Affirm their Faith in the rite of Confirmation, which is celebrated on Reformation Day.
Service: Youth are invited to participate in a number of service projects each year, including participating in: St. Andrew's Giving Market, a booth where, instead of buying food, food is donated to those in need. Ingathering of items for Lutheran World Relief (www.lwr.org) School Kits, Health Kits and Layettes. Offerings for ELCA World Hunger Fund (http://www.elca.org/our-faith-in-action/responding-to-the-world/elca-world-hunger.aspx)
St. Andrew's Youth meet regularly to plan events, service projects and fund raisers. A number of times each year they host "Andrewlina's Restaurant" which offers an Italian meal to the entire congregation for a free will offering. Other service projects include supporting the Giving Market which gathers food for the hungry, Lutheran World Relief kits, and the ELCA Hunger Fund.
In addition, each fall they create Care Packages for our College Kids which involves sending out packages with goodies, needed items and prayers to over 20 of our college age youth, we participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring and our High School Youth regularly serve in our own Andrewlina's Restuarant and for the Easter Breakfast.
Service Trips: Every three years we travel to the ELCA National Youth Gathering, a gathering of tens of thousands of Lutheran High School Youth from all over the USA. Youth Gatherings combine study, service, worship, fun and fellowship with new friends. In 2018 we will be traveling to Houston. In addition, with our ecumenical partners in town, our youth participate in the HOME trip and the HOPE trip. The ONE Campaign: our High School Youth led our congregation to becoming a ONE Congregation. The ONE campaign is an effort to rally Americans, One by One, to the cause of ending poverty in our world and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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D'Ettorre Real Estate
36 Oxford Street, Woollahra NSW 2025
Phone: (02) 8354 0896
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Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Sat: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Antony Cazzato Property Manager & Property Officer
Having recently begun his career in Real Estate, Antony is young, eager and hungry to succeed and aims to exceed his client's expectations regarding both service and performance. As an fluent Italian speaker, Antony has proven himself time and time again as a valued member of the team. Having worked as a chef, Antony understands pressure and knows how to perform and not compromise on quality and is looking to prove himself in the world of realty. Under the guidance of Woollahra's best, Antony will undoubtedly succeed in developing his own reputation in the area as the team at D'Ettorre have and also develop his already exceptional customer service skills in delivering results above everyone's expectations. Antony is currently providing residential leaving services and has, and continues to, demonstrate a strong work ethic and focus with all of his property leasing endeavours. Antony enjoys the day to day challenge and thrives on the fast-paced role that is property management and the real estate industry.View Profile
Dominic D'Ettorre Principal
Dominic has close to 20 years experience in the real estate industry. During this time, Dominic has sold some of the most iconic landmark residential and commercial buildings that have been on offer in and around Sydney. A keen eye for detail coupled with a determined positive attitude have been key factors in his success, seeing him break various sales records in the inner city and surrounding suburbs.View Profile
Samuel Pacitto Rusconi Sales Assistant and Property Manager
After completing his HSC at Waverley College in 2010, Sam enrolled in a Screen and Media course which he completed by 2013. After finishing his course Sam went onto work in the hospitality industry to grow his communication and people skills before embarking on an 8 month sabbatical around Europe and South East Asia, realising overseas that he wanted to embark in the real estate industry, Sam has come back an eager, passionate and energetic young individual who is looking to thrive in his chosen career path as a real estate agent.View Profile
Leon Chen Executive Assistant / Property Officer / Media Manager
Graduating from Marist College Kogarah in 2014, with three band six, coming 26th in the state for Business Services and being DUX of the College, Leon aspires to become a respected and influential real estate agent.Under the guidance of D'Ettorre Real Estate, Leon channels his astute work ethic and drive to become an aspiring young professional to bring this agency to become one of the best in the area. Now pursuing three degrees at UTS (Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Law & Bachelor of Property Economics) Leon applies his legal mindset and keen attention to detail to propel D'Ettorre to the top. His proficiency in all things technological provides D'Ettorre with maximum exposure in the inner-city area and ensures our advertising reaches its fullest potential. His readiness and eagerness is a standout characteristic for Leon which is appreciated by all of our clients. Leon is ambitious, stating that he aims to attain a triple joint honors in all three of his degrees and currently boasts a distinction average across all of his subjects.View Profile


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"I am on the Board of our local Community Development Corporation in my town - The Colony - in Texas. In my position I get to help direct tax payer dollars to community enrichment and recreation projects - like parks, trails and playgrounds. I had always viewed this as a big responsibility, which I took very seriously. When we were installing new playgrounds I would be sure to inspect each one - did we get all the parts we paid for? Was it installed correctly? Is it well-lit? Was there any graffiti on the equipment? I viewed my role in a very utilitarian light.
Then, one summer afternoon, everything changed. I brought my grandson, Jace, to see one of the new playgrounds we'd just installed. While Jace was playing I sat down on a bench and started watching the other kids on the playground that day - four 10 year old boys. In front of my eyes I watched PLAY happen. One boy yelled to the other 'I need you on the bridge, Captain!' and others were working to make the ship 'space bound' from the 'engine room.'
In that moment I saw the creativity emerge from these boys. I fully understood the vital importance of PLAY in a way I never had before. Everything about what my role was on the CDC Board changed - from not only being a guardian of tax payer money but to being a guardian of play also. I went back to my fellow Board members and explained what I had witnessed and experienced. Encouraged by a new passion and determination I believe our entire Board has embraced the importance of what we do for our community in a stronger way and all the projects we work on in the future.
I also found a new understanding of my community when I wrote our city's Playful City USA application. This new understanding of PLAY has truly changed the work I do for my community. Our Play Task Force hosted an entire month of Play in September - playTC! Month. Hundreds of people experienced new adventures and opportunities to play in The Colony."
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Lisa discovered the importance of PLAY and used that new-found passion and determination to help make her entire community more playful.
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If your hearing aids are brand new but don't seem to be working well, you may be wondering what the deal is. One probable cause is ear wax. While ear wax, or cerumen, is an essential secretion that traps debris and cleans the eardrums, too much can be a hindrance for hearing-aid wearers.
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If you hear echos or your hearing aid chirps or whistles, this could actually be an ear wax problem and not just a mechanical problem. According to one site, as sound waves enter your ears and go through the hearing aid mold, they cause the eardrum to vibrate and interpret that sound. However, when ear wax gets in the way, the acoustics of the ear get thrown off and sound waves can be "sprayed" in all directions in the ear canal as vibrations either hit hardened wax or go through gaps in the wax. If you have a problem with feedback, have a friend or family member use a flashlight to check for wax in your ears. If your ears are clean, then you will want to go to an audiologist to make sure the hearing aid shell is the right size.
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The NCBI says that hearing aids can change the bacterial flora in ears, thus making it more likely to develop excess ear wax if you are a hearing-aid wearer. So whether or not your hearing aids' problems come from wax, you should be giving your ears a thorough cleaning anyway. While you may be tempted to just stuff a q-tip down your ear to fix wax problems, there is a right and wrong way to do things. If you want to use a q-tip, make sure you are only cleaning your outer ears with it (a damp washcloth is better). For your inner ears, use an eyedropper to place a few drops of a commercial ear cleaner (you can also use glycerin, mineral oil, or baby oil to clean your ears in a pinch). Once the cleaner has set for a bit, fill the dropper with warm water to rinse out the ear. However, make sure that you do not stick the dropper into the ear canal! The water and cleaner need room to exit, so sticking the dropper into the canal will just force debris back in. If you still have wax in your ears, seek out an audiologist. He or she can use water pressure, curettes, or suction to dislodge the wax. If you stay on top of your ear hygiene, your new hearing aids should work very well.Share


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Home of Porter's Pub, the UCSD Price Center is a student center located just south of the Geisel Library on the University of California, San Diego campus. With a multitude of eateries, stores, student organizations and a movie theater, the UCSD Price Center is a constant hive of activity.
Since the venue's opening in 1993, the UCSD Price Center schedule has featured a wide variety of acts and events from the worlds of music, film, dance and more. In 2003, students voted in favor of the creation of a larger platform on which to experience the wealth of talent on offer at the UCSD Price Center. A referendum was passed, and a $64 million expansion plan was put into operation - a plan which would see the UCSD Price Center increase to almost twice its original size. The university marked the official opening of Price Center East on May 18, 2008.
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The health needs of each individual are unique. CHI Health at Home can brings medical services to you in the comfort of your home. Care is delivered by a highly skilled and compassionate staff that places the wishes and needs of clients at the core of their plans of care.
About Home Health Services
Managing health needs can be challenging, but your involvement in care and treatment can help you navigate along the road to recovery. Through our patient-centered approach to care, our staff works collaboratively with you and your physician to assist in developing a specialized plan of care for you. Our team of rehab specialists, nurses, aides and social workers assist you in maintaining your independence to facilitate staying at home as long as possible.
CHI Health at Home has many home health services available to help patients remain independent in their home and achieve positive health outcomes.
Skilled nursing
- Experienced, primary care nurses
- Provides comprehensive assessment
- Education and support to patient and caregivers
- Visits are intermittent and based on patient and caregiver medical needs
- Coordinates with physician and other team members as a patient advocate.
- Many specialty areas such as symptom management, wound care, infusion, etc.
Home Health Aide
- Provides visits intermittently as directed by the plan of care
- 90% of time in home is to provide "hands-on" care, unless other arrangements are made.
- Performs personal cares
- Offers companionship
- Light housekeeping
Therapy and other services
Physical therapy works with clients to improve strength and range of motion with the goal of greater independence with functional mobility skills such as walking, climbing stairs, transfers and bed mobility.
Occupational therapy works with clients experiencing difficulty with fine motor functions, visual deficits, cognition and coordination in order to help them become as independent as possible with activities of daily living (ADL).
Speech therapy works to assist the client who has a communication or swallowing problem that may occur as the result of a stroke or accident-related trauma.
Family services coordinators (social workers) are available to assist clients with financial concerns, alternative living arrangements, or other social issues. Coordinators will assist with making appropriate community referrals.
Our social workers coordinate with physicians and caregivers to improve access to community resources in order to maintain and enhance the social, emotional, functional, and physical health status of our patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can receive home health services?
Individuals with:
- New, frequent or complex diagnosis or medication changes
- Symptom management needs such as pain, shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, etc.
- Recent hospitalization
- Needing home IV therapy or infusions
- Wounds that need dressing changes
- Recent surgery, knee/hip replacements, fractures
- Safety concerns (i.e., frequent falls, etc.)
- Mild to moderate dementia for cognitive testing and home safety assessment.
How do I know if home health care is right for me?
Our goal as a home health provider is to help you remain in your home as long as you are able, facilitating your independence. Home health services are designed to assist you in returning to your previous abilities or to facilitate your awareness and ability to live within your disease limitations.
How will home health help me?
Our team is able to help you to know your disease process, assure you understand your medications, provide you with a home exercise program, make recommendations for safety within your home, and to maintain communication with your provider regarding your status.
Our services come to you in your home to provide monitoring of your medical condition with the goal of preventing emergency department visits or other hospitalization.
Our team of professionals will work with you on fall prevention measures and make recommendations regarding helpful equipment.
After a hospital stay, home health will come to your home to assure a safe transition home, and monitor your recovery.
Do I need a referral to receive home health services?
Anyone is able to contact us to request information about home health services and to have information regarding how home health services may be beneficial. A referral is not required. In the event a patient is to be admitted to home health services, a physician's order is required for the provision of services. Our team will facilitate this requirement with the provider.
Who pays for home health services?
Most insurance plans will cover home health services, however, some insurance plans require that the patient is homebound, meaning it is difficult for the patient to leave home without assistance and a taxing effort. Attending religious services or to doctor appointments does not disqualify patients from this requirement.
Medicare beneficiaries also must have had a recent visit with their provider addressing the need for home health services. The home health team will collaborate with your provider to assure this need is complete.
Why choose CHI Health at Home?
- Our agency consistently ranks in the top performers across the nation for patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Our team works collaboratively with our family of providers at CHI St. Gabriel's Health and other health care facilities.
- Our agency places a priority on providing the care that best fits your needs. Honoring You!
Our Commitment to You
CHI Health at Home consistently rates well above state and national averages for quality care and patient satisfaction. Find out more about our high standard of care by visiting Medicare's Home Health Compare website: https://www.medicare.gov/homehealthcompare/search.html


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We are committed to providing opportunities for personal growth. Following are some of the programs available:
Community Garden – The Leadership Members of Neumann University, along with their mentors, began the process of creating a community garden by clearing the area to be used of all growth and weeds. In late September, family members of staff completed the preparation by framing and laying the plant and vegetable beds. In mid-October, Best Mulch, Inc. donated and delivered the soil, and students from Bache-Martin Elementary School in Philadelphia under the direction of their teacher, Jeff Rupertus, filled the beds with soil.
Members of the Neumann University lacrosse team volunteer to "give birth" to the 2nd year of Anna's Place garden.
Neumann University lacrosse team members and coach Christie Malone join Sr. Maria for a day of work in the garden at Anna's Place.
Presentations & Discussions of Health Topics – Every other Tuesday, Kathy Lehman, RN and Marge Omlor, R.N. present information on an important health topic which is followed by a group discussion. Some of the topics presented include: What's Your Healthy Weight?; Influenza Prevention; Hypothermia; Gun Safety; Stroke Prevention; Depression in the Elderly. A Certificate is awarded each person who attends 4 consecutive classes.
- Visiting Nurse – Each Thursday, Maxine Graves, RN and Vickie Berry, RN are available at Anna's Place to meet one-on-one with anyone who has a medical concern or who wishes to have their blood pressure checked. Regular blood pressure screenings can detect and encourage management of hypertension, and it may help identify potential life-threatening conditions such as strokes, kidney failure, and heart problems.
- Exercise – Chair exercise is a fun way to get your blood pumping and waking up parts of your body which tend to be dormant from lack of use. We follow an instructional video to lead us through a series of non-invasive exercises which are good for improving flexibility & balance, and relieving aches & pains. All are welcome to attend classes every Monday and Wednesday. In addition, a chair exercise class is held on Tuesday at 12:30pm, prior to Bingo.
- Social Events – Thanks to the generosity of our partners in ministry, Neumann University and Archmere Academy, tickets are made available to attend plays, musicals and shows at little to no cost.
- Spiritual Events – The Franciscan Spiritual Center in Aston extends invitations to Anna's Place friends to attend retreats and conferences at a reduced rate. A Sister of St. Francis, who is a certified spiritual director, is available every Thursday during lunch to talk, request prayers or pray with someone if there is a need.
- Computer Class – Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced classes are scheduled Monday and Wednesday. If because of distance, health or safety, students attending class may be chauffeured by Gus Lugay in the Anna's Place van.
Women and men gather for classes that follow a simple and clear syllabus. There will be a class for you whether you are a beginner, or are desirous of learning additional skills. The classes are taught by staff and volunteers, and are enhanced by reconnecting with former neighbors, as well as making new friends.
After completing all of the sessions, the class celebrates by enjoying a luncheon, during which each student receives a Certificate of Achievement.
Anyone interested in attending one of the classes may contact at 484-361-5900
- Library – There is a selection of books appropriate for pre-school children through adults. In addition, informational material (local job opportunities, educational and social events, articles on healthy lifestyle choices and more) is available on the table in the 1st floor hallway.
- Dining and Socializing – Lunch is served every Thursday from 12:00pm-1:00pm. The welcoming environment at Anna's Place gives people the opportunity to build a sense of community. Strangers initially, guests soon become neighbors and friends.
The menu for each month is posted.
People gather around the table for a nutritious meal and conversation. A table prayer is usually placed on each table.
Lunch guests are requested to pray for those who donate the food and for those who use their time to prepare and serve the food.
Lunch guests are also invited to share special needs they may have with a staff person who may be able to assist.
- Games – As a Franciscan Hospitality Ministry, Anna's Place organizes weekly games to establish and sustain a welcoming, caring and safe environment in the Chester community. Those who participate in the activities compete with one another to win prizes. All prizes for game players are donated friends of Anna's Place, many by our sisters in Assisi House, the Franciscan retirement Home in Aston. Donated refreshments are also provided.
Bingo: Tuesday, 1:00pm-2:30pm (chair exercise at 12:30pm)


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Club Central has committed to a Corporate Social Responsibility policy with the goal of reducing our impacts on society and the environment. To ensure this occurs the Clubs Mission Statement has been updated to include the protection of the environment.
Sustainable Advantage Bronze Partner
Club Central has been recognised as a 'Sustainable Advantage Bronze Partner' joining a select group of business that can make this claim. Bronze partnership recognises business that go above and beyond what is considered normal green practises. This wouldn't have been possible if not for the efforts of all staff supporting our green initiatives.
Some of our sustainability highlights include
• Forming a Green Team to challenge the business to be sustainable
• Recycling 50% of our total waste
• Reducing electrical consumption since 2009 by 25%
• Preventing 144 tonnes of Co2 from entering the atmosphere each year
• Our Hurstville commercial property ICC House has been awarded a 4.5 star NABERS energy rating
• Introducing a food waste processor to remove over 200kgs of food waste each day from of our landfill.
Click here to take a read of the latest Sustainability Central Newsletter 2018.
The Green Team
We've formed a 'Green Team' to challenge the business to become more environmentally friendly. So far the Green Team has implemented a comprehensive recycling program for all paper, cardboard, glass, cooking oil, plastic bottles and metal. If it's recyclable we are doing it! All administration areas, back of house wash up areas, kitchens and the TAB are now recycling all waste consistently.
A Bin Trim audit performed in May 2016 highlighted that the Club is now recycling 50% of its total waste. This equates to 2981kg less waste per month or 35 tons per year.
Smart Power
To reduce our electrical consumption, we've installed LED smart lights, a 100 kilowatt solar energy system and retrofitted one of our chillers from 1100kW to 600kW making our air-conditioning more efficient. Our solar system provides enough electricity to power the Menai Club during daylight hours. We have saved 130,000 kWh and stopped 144 tonnes of Co2 from entering the atmosphere each year. Since 2009 the Club has reduced its electrical consumption by 25%, saved thousands of dollars and significantly reduced our impact on the environment.
Recycling Solutions
5.5 Stars for Energy Efficiency
Our Hurstville commercial property 'ICC House' has been awarded a 5.5 star NABERS energy rating. This has been possible due to daily management of the Clubs energy usage. The Club has installed energy efficient lighting throughout and closely monitors the Clubs 'Building Management Control System' that monitors air-conditioning plant. The Club has worked long and hard to obtain this rating because we know the community demand local businesses to take responsibility for their impact on the environment.
ORCA Food Processing Unit
The Club has introduced a food processing unit called ORCA, which "digests" up to 110 kilos of food waste per day. Within 24 hours, this technology turns food waste into environmentally safe water that flows straight into the municipal sewage system.
The Club is also a member of Sustainability Advantage which is run by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. The organisation provides advice on environmental best practices and run seminars throughout the year.
At Club Central we think the environment is important. We want our members to know that we are working hard every day on reducing our impact on the environment. We'd love to hear your ideas on ways you reduce impact on the environment. Please email us on firstname.lastname@example.com


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Donations from April 25 Shred-A-Thon in Mountain Home, Ark. will benefit the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas.
YELLVILLE, Ark. – Arvest Bank will host their 6th annual Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, April 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mountain Home East branch (2619 Hwy 62). The bank will be accepting monetary donations for the Humane Society of North Central Arkansas. In lieu of paying for shredding services, residents are asked to make donations.
KTLO will be broadcasting live from the event with treasure chest from 10 am to noon. In case of rain, the event will be moved to May 2. There is a limit of 5 boxes per household.
The Shred-A-Thon is sponsored by Arvest and Shred-it each year, and provides an environmentally friendly way to discard unwanted paper and sensitive documents in a secure manner. Since 2010, more than 24,000 pounds of paper have been shredded and recycled. In that same time, over $5,600 has been raised for the Mountain Home community.
Submitted questions will be answered by an Arvest banker and may appear on the Arvest Blog.
All Arvest banks are Equal Housing Lenders and Member FDIC.
Investment products and services are provided by Arvest Investments, Inc., doing business as Arvest Asset Management, member FINRA/SIPC, an SEC registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Arvest Bank. Trust services are provided by Arvest Bank. Insurance products are made available through Arvest Insurance, Inc., which is registered as an insurance agency. Insurance products are marketed through Arvest Insurance, Inc., but are underwritten by insurance companies.
Securities and Insurance Products: Not Insured by FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by a Bank or any Bank Affiliate.


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Cheung Sha beach Hongkong in China
This page will tell you all about kitesurfing Cheung Sha beach Hongkong.
Short summary
Hongkong has more to offer than only citylife. Cheung Sha beach proves that Hongkong has some nice long beaches. Escape the stressful life of the city and visit this top 10 beach. Cheung Sha beach is located on the south side of Lantau island, which makes it easy accessible from the international airport of Hongkong. It is famous as a windsurfing beach, but the popularity of kitesurfing is growing on this spot. There are many facilities on the beach for all kind of activities. There is even a shower to wash yourself after an awesome kitesurfing session. For more information about the location check out this website.
Spot characteristics
Quick overview
- Rating: 7
- Beginner friendly: Yes (be careful with the presence of other watersporters)
- Best wind directions: East, Southeast, South, Southwest
- Launch area: Sandy beach
- Water surface: Choppy, waves
- Type of water: Ocean
- Comments: Be aware of obstacles in the water like rocks, and the water can be polluted
Best time to visit for kitesurfing
The best months to visit this spot are:
October, November, December, January, February, March, April
Weather information
Best places to go
Places to sleep
There is a campsite located by the beach which is called Palm Beach. They offer different options for sleeping and they even rent stand up paddle boards. Don't hesitate and book your stay on the website of Palm Beach HK.
Places to eat
You haven't been at Cheung Sha beach if you didn't eat at The Stoep. This Mediterranean/ African outdoor styled restaurant is the perfect place to end your day. Click here for reviews about this restaurant.
Places to visit in the area (after kitesurfing Cheung Sha beach Hongkong)
Enough things to do when you visit Cheung Sha beach Hongkong. Don't hesitate and go for a:
- Hike in the Lantau South Country Park
- Sea kayak, skimboard, wakeboard or even a wavesurf session
- Visit Pui O beach
- Citytrip to Hongkong and have drink at one of the skybars
How to get there?
Enjoy your time kitesurfing Cheung Sha beach Hongkong!


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Middle East Office
Orbus Software's office in Dubai is open for business. You can find contact details, information about Customers, Partners and services available in the region. All of which are listed below.
Our Customers
Why United Bank Limited chose iServer to help implement new platforms and technologies
The Challenge:
An Architecture Repository supporting global standards to document their growing number of applications demanded by growing business strategies and products.
The Solution:
UBL identified the purpose of EA in the bank was to understand, identify, optimize and deliver consistent extendible solutions.
The Result:
iServer flexibility and ease in managing the tool means that it can support commonly used modeling notation standards UBL wanted to define as standards.
The Business Challenge
UBL needed an Architecture Repository supporting global standards to document their growing number of applications demanded by the natural growth in business strategies and products. A collaborative environment that required a low learning curve and was familiar to the Business as well as the Architects was identified as an essential. Orbus Software's iServer Enterprise Architect with a TOGAF® 9 'out-of-the-box' accelerator was identified as the best solution after evaluating and researching multiple EA tools and scoring them based on UBL's own criteria.
UBL was not going to jump on the EA 'bandwagon' just because they wanted to implement EA. The need for implementing EA at UBL evolved from a sequence of events that have been occurring in the past few years:
- Support requirement for the introduction and implementation of IT Governance at UBL IT and for the chosen EA framework; TOGAF® 9.
- Need to plan and communicate transformation of legacy systems and implementation of new platforms and technologies.
- Migration of Core Banking System.
- Documenting blueprint for the natural growth of applications supported by multiple business units as a result of the growth in business strategies and products.
- Increasing customer demands for quality services and products especially on-line products.
- Need to generate a complete Architectural landscape for Business and Enterprise Architects to play their role efficiently, effectively and collaboratively to meet the organizational goals.
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Hello, here's hoping your New Year has got off to a warmer and dryer start than ours has down here in a stormy Cornwall. With storm Brigid and her followers barrelling their way towards us, (today's winds are supposed to be up to 80mph! Sheesh!), making yourself a mug of something warming, ( hot chocolate with whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate flake sounds about right today), and bundling up under a quilt whilst you read this latest newsletter is definitely your best bet.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and that Santa managed to bring you everything that you wanted him to, or even to surprise you with something extra special and unexpected. It all seems so long ago now, but honestly, it was only just over a month. As predicted, our Christmas was very low key this year. My daughter spent a week with her father, stopping off to see her brothers in Bristol for a night on the way there. My husband ended up being away from home until Christmas Day morning, so I was able to get on with some quilting without feeling guilty about neglecting the family, and to listen to and sing along to Christmas music without having to deal with any threats against my life. Win-win!
Did you make any New Year resolutions? Aside from the perennial 'gotta get fit' that as usual lasted for about a week, (please stop rolling around on the floor laughing people, it could happen!), I want to get back to making some quilts in between quilting for others. When I was packing up my studio ready to move I took an hour over a coffee to go through my pile of 'ooh, that would be lovely to make' patterns and torn out magazine pages. Some I had forgotten all about – that's what happens when your brain begins to wander!, but some were like meeting old friends. Some patterns were relegated to a 'Hmm, maybe one day' pile, some to a 'What was I thinking' pile, but all in all I have a nice little heap of patterns to consider. This is in addition to the shelves (now boxes) full of projects ready to go. First up though will have to be a quilt for each of my sons – I promised them last Christmas that I would make them one, just didn't say when I would get round to it. It is always good to have a project or several to look forward to making. My challenge will be to make them from my stash, which several of you will know is extensive. I will try to keep myself honest by posting progress bulletins and maybe photos in future newsletters.
So now that we are in our new home and working our way through a mountain of boxes, ( I swear our stuff breeds when it is put into boxes, there always seems to be more to unpack than went in), I have had to work hard at carving out time to set the long arm up again. My 'studio' is currently in the stable block – not exactly elegant, but dry, and with power and light, functional. With the addition of one of those tripod builders lights, a rolling oil filled radiator, and a radio I have made it work for me, (that guy from Project Runway, what's his name, would be proud of me), but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my new studio will be working soon. This is it currently.
No roof, no windows, ivy growing on the inside of the gable end and concrete cattle feeders along one inside wall. But it will be a studio. Honest. If you squint your eyes up really tightly, and use a ladle full of imagination, you can see it. It will be brilliant. Sizewise it is about 30' x 15', so perfect for me to have the longarm at one end and a sewing table at the other, a little kitchen area and a stove with a comfy chair for snuggling under a quilt next to whilst drinking a mug of hot chocolate with all the bells and whistles. Got it all worked out in my mind, and in my mind I am already there.
So that is me for the moment. Storm bound, up to my eyebrows in boxes and desperately trying to find all those essential things I packed somewhere safe. Well, actually, I've got my long arm set up, I know where the Bernina is and I have a large (ok, huge) bag full of things that need to be made, so that is the essentials taken care of. Working out which box a certain colour of fabric is in, or where the thread got packed is just adding to the fun. Now that I can feel things beginning to settle down again, I will be better at getting these newsletters out regularly. I hope that wherever you are, you are not getting too bad a beating from the weather, and are able to use it as the perfect excuse to stay home, stay warm and quilt.with love,


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I wanted to write a quick post about my favorite cleanser that I use everyday. It's called Keep it Fresh and it's by H2O+ Beauty. It retails for $20 on their website and there are two different cleansers depending on your skin type. It's light as a feather and washes away dirt, oil, and makeup while also providing hydration to the skin. It contains apple amino acids which cleanse the skin without drying it, water lily extract which helps to condition the skin, and sunflower seed oil which softens and smooths skin. It is so gentle yet so effective! I highly recommend it! Here's what it looks like:
Until next time!
-Kisses from Carlee


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Mike Hofman, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce in Orange City, Iowa. Orange City is a small town of 6,000 in Northwest, Iowa. Mike touches a little bit on how he ended up in Orange City and how he landed his current job for the Chamber of Commerce. One of the latest projects that Mike and his team has created is an app called Orange City Iowa. The app focuses on activities, events, and restaurants in Orange City. Mike goes into more detail about this app and what the purpose and goals were for this app.
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Iran will have to offer lucrative contracts terms to draw back international oil companies at a time when the oil industry is more focused on profitability as it gears up for a longer period of low oil prices, executives said on Tuesday.
Iran said in September it had approved a draft of international oil and gas contracts to attract foreign investors and oil buyers once international sanctions are lifted but has not provided details so far.
The OPEC member will announce new oil and gas contracts at conferences in Tehran and London on Nov. 21-22 and Feb. 22-24 respectively.
"It is not only questions of resources or opportunities, it is a question of profits," Total's chief executive Patrick Pouyanne told a conference in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.
"We will be well positioned to look at opportunities in gas, oil, petrochemicals and marketing. But all that is subject to good contractual conditions, so we will see."
Pouyanne said Total was likely to attend the Tehran conference where the oil ministry will reveal the framework of the contracts.
Iran said the new ones would be a major improvement not only on the so-called buy-back contracts but also on those that neighbor Iraq offered to foreign oil companies in 2009-2010.
Oil majors have said they would return to Iran if it made big improvements to the pre-sanction buy-back contracts, which some foreign companies complain made them no money or even incurred losses.
"Today buy-back contracts would not attract anyone for the lack of oil price upside and reservoir upside," Shell's integrated gas director Maarten Wetselaar told a news briefing.
"Iraq would today also struggle to get those contracts away."
Oil companies operating in southern Iraq, such as Shell and Total, have often complained about the tough terms offered by Baghdad as well as security concerns and infrastructure constraints.
"At the moment the industry is more constrained in financial resources rather than opportunity-constrained," Wetselaar said, adding that this had been shown by some recent auctions in places such as Mexico generating tepid interest.
The sanctions have halved Iran's oil exports to around 1.1 million barrels per day from a pre-2012 level of 2.5 million bpd. The loss of oil income has hampered investment in new development and the country has struggled to pay for equipment and services.
Iranian officials say they would be able to raise crude production by 500,000 bpd once sanctions are lifted next year, and another 500,000 bpd few months after that.
But many are skeptical saying Iran would need billions of dollars in investments and the know-how of foreign companies help to boost its production after years of under-investment.
"Iran will probably be able to put in the market 400-500,000 bpd but then after it would take time," said Pouyanne.
Source: www.reuters.com
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Hillary Clinton on 2016: I'll let you know next year
Hillary Rodham Clinton says wait until next year on her political plans.
"Obviously, I will look carefully at what I think I can do and make that decision sometime next year," Clinton told ABC's Barbara Walters about whether she'll seek the presidency. "It's such a difficult decision, and it's one that I'm not going to rush into ... and I don't think we should be looking at the next election."
Clinton's comments — made as Walters interviewed her for being the "Most Fascinating Person of 2013" — are consistent with what the former secretary of State and former president Bill Clinton have been saying all along about the 2016 presidential race.
Sure, the 2016 election is more than two years away but it is The Question that Clinton and the former president always get asked when they sit down with reporters.
As she has done in other interviews, Clinton told Waters that the focus right now should be on issues such as the nation's high unemployment rate, creating jobs, and helping small businesses and poor people.
Clinton did, however, offer a guess as to what her husband would be called if she ran for president and won.
"I have no idea," she said, with a laugh. "First mate, I don't know."
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AACRAO's meetings, workshops, and institutes enable professional growth through instructive presentations, hands-on workshops, lively roundtables, engaging exhibits, and keynote speakers covering compelling topics.
AACRAO is taking our most popular workshops On the Road! If you can't attend a major AACRAO conference, you and your staff may still be able to access some essential professional development workshops in your region. Led by AACRAO staff and consultants with extensive experience, these one- or two-day workshops offer convenient, affordable, hands-on training.
AACRAO International is committed to the professional development of your international admissions and credential evaluation staff. We offer customized training on a variety of topics. Available topics include (but are not limited to):
Each fall, thanks to the generosity of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts (MWK), north American higher education professionals have the opportunity to apply to be chosen for the prestigious Baden-Württemberg (B-W) Seminar on German-American educational exchange.
The seminar focuses on the German educational system, German-American academic equivalencies and student exchange between Germany and the U.S. Lectures and discussions are complemented by visits to primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions.
In-country lodging, excursions, and most meals are covered by the German Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts. Chosen participants are responsible for their transportation to and from Germany. All skill levels are encouraged to apply, although generally preference has been given to those who have been in the field for several years. German-language ability is appreciated but not required.
AACRAO's registar workshops address the daily operations, issues, and challenges of the registar's office, for both new and seasoned professionals. Registrar 101 & FERPA answers many of the "what" and "how" questions that make up the work of the registrar's office. A significant portion of the workshop focuses on understanding and applying FERPA. Registrar 201 picks up where Registrar 101 leaves off, and explores leadership and management, budgeting, technology, FERPA beyond the basics, and the issues registrars may face in the near future. Check our current meetings to see when and where these workshops will be offered.


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The world-famous Spanish Riding School will mark its 450th anniversary with a spellbinding jubilee performance by the Lipizzaner stallions on Heldenplatz. Visitors can admire the equine choreography on the square in front of the offices of the Federal President on June 26, 2015 at 7pm. The riders from the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre will be traveling to Vienna from Jerez with their horses to give a special presentation of classic horsemanship alongside their counterparts from the Spanish Riding School during the anniversary performance, at a gala performance on June 27, 2015 and at the dress rehearsal on June 25, 2015.
The Fête Impériale on June 26, 2015 marks the highlight of the 450th anniversary celebrations. For one night only the Spanish Riding School will be transformed into a breathtaking ballroom as the riding arena makes way for a dance floor, and the Stallburg and Summer Riding School set the stage for open-air entertainment.
The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is the only place in the world where the classic equestrian skills of the haute école are still practiced in their original form, in continuation of a proud tradition spanning some 450 years. Under classic equestrianism, the horse's natural movements are studied before the mount is systematically trained to the point that they can effortlessly reproduce the unparalleled elegance of movement demanded by the haute école. The result is exceptional harmony between horse and rider.
- 450 Years of the Spanish Riding School, 1010 Vienna, www.srs.at
- Fête Impériale, Jun 26, 2015, Spanish Riding School, Michaelerplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, www.fete-imperiale.at