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This series is designed to familiarize employees with RIT accounting and budget practices, procedures and protocol, as well as with basic accounting terminology used at RIT.
Workshop topics include the chart of account structure; the budget process; understanding journal entries, transfers and chargebacks; accounts payable and payroll processes; accounting for fixed assets and capital projects; using Oracle standard and fsg reports and reconciling monthly statements; purchasing; travel and procurement card processes; accounting for grants and contracts, accounting for gifts and other project income and expenses; purchasing processes and procedure; and, completing accounting and payroll forms. Employees who perform financial functions, including travel and procurement card administration, as part of their role at RIT will benefit from the concepts taught in the series. The program will be presented by RIT subject matter experts in a series of thirteen workshops conducted throughout the academic year. Employees who attend all required workshops in the Accounting Series will receive a certificate of completion. Required courses are bolded.
Also note: **There are new requirements for the certificate.
To receive a certificate of completion in recognition of the investment you have made in your career development and enhancing your skill set at RIT, you will need to complete all of the above italicized workshops.


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Welcome to our new website!
Welcome to the newly re-launched monvalleyymca.org! We are excited about our new design and plan on utilizing our new online home as a tool to better interact with our members and guests. The new site will not only have facility and program information, but we have plans to have a membership portal where members can…Details

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Summer 2018
A Whole New Ball Game
With his professional baseball career over, Jake Gronsky is focusing on his other passion: writing. His new book, "A Short Season," tells the true story of his friend, Josiah Viera, a boy with a rare disease and an even rarer ability to inspire everyone he meets.
Seize the season
Tips, trick and hacks to help you have maximum fun this summertime.
The Organizer
Activist and organizer Dante Barry talks about the people and events that shaped him, and his ongoing fight for social justice.
Readers have their say.
Beyond the Headlines
A professor's research reveals journalists' unethical treatment of Yazidi women.
Explain This
How can I start podcasting quickly and cheaply?
Improving Autism Education
Monmouth's new Autism Program Improvement Project (APIP) is enhancing training for teachers already tasked with educating students on the autism spectrum in five New Jersey school districts.
Sound Advice
Not all background music is the same when it comes to improving your child's cognitive skills.
The Back
Hiking the Himalayas
One Alumnus shares his experience of what it's like to hike to the Mount Everest Base Camp.
Swiped Out
Daniel Russo '15 was tired of dating apps that perpetuated the hookup culture. So he created one that brings people together based on personality, not looks.
Sherlock in Fatigues
An alumnus tracks down two WWI artifacts, and in the process helps make Army history.
From Tech To Teach
Nick Gattuso '88, '90M is taking the lessons he learned as a software engineer into the classroom.


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With season 14 set to premiere on Wednesday, September 25, FXX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is now tied with ABC's The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as the longest-running live-action comedy series.
Now that's a title Mac (Rob McElhenney), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Charlie (Charlie Day), Dee (Kaitlin Olson), and Frank (Danny DeVito) would be more than happy to hang behind the bar – and one they're expected to hold on their vey own very soon.
Safe to say things are pretty good for The Gang from Paddy's Pub – and from the sounds of FX CEO John Landgraf, the network would like things to keep going "pretty good" for two more seasons (at least).
Now that we've had a chance to check out the official trailer for the series' return (below, and you can also check out previews here, here, here, and here) and a really touching video post/message from McElhenney that took a trip back to the pre-Always Sunny days, we're being treated to a new teaser that finds Dennis asking Charlie, Dee, and Mac what the best way to get to know someone.
Would you be surprised to know that the answers involve going through their garbage, sleeping with them, and also sleeping with their priest and then blackmailing said priest? Yeah, I didn't think so…
Previously, McElhenney posted a teaser that's clearly from the upcoming episode that finds The Gang putting up their apartments as AirBnB options – of course, to better their love lives (more on that below). What makes this episode particularly special? It's also one of two episodes Howerton is set to direct this season.
Our two favorite parts? They make sure everyone knows where the the "shitter" is located prior to arrival – Frank's email address (which we tried sending a message to but it didn't work):
McElhenney also gave us a look inside the editing room at a scene he referred to "as Sunny as it gets." Without spoiling what you're about to see, here are a few things to keep in mind: Mac is still way too submissive to Dennis, Frank's behind on getting his teeth sharpened, Dee finds herself on the losing end of a comment once again – and a familar face returns:
Previously, McElhenney confirmed filming on the season was complete – but better than that? In the video below, we see that even after 14 seasons-and-counting, McElhenney, Howerton, Day, Olson, and DeVito still find ways to make each other laugh – and that speaks volumes for the show's incredible success:
Here are some highlights from the show's Television Critics Association (TCA) set visit early last month, offering some clues to what fans can expect:
● For McElhenney, one of the reasons Always Sunny has lasted this long is that the fanbase knows the series isn't a "how to" guide to life:
"Our audience knows where we're coming from. We very rarely get blowback because our audience is savvy enough to know we're not advocating bad behavior, we're satirizing it."
●While the show isn't afraid to tackle some major social issues – Olson believes their approach to the topics creates a unique character for the television landscape: a woman who not only recognizes the misogyny around her but is willing to get angry – very angry: "We're showing how ridiculous is to talk to someone like that."
● So what can fans expect this season? Well, we know Dolph Lundgren… but as John Thundergun?!? We are getting a "film noir" episode – as well as episodes dealing with global warming, a Waiting for Godot-themed outing set in the middle of a laser tag game, and The Gang putting up their apartments as AirBnB options to better their love lives (with Howerton set to direct this episode and an additional one).
● As for Mac getting a boyfriend at some point next season, McElhenney only response? "Maybe." As for Mac being a changed, better person after last season? Don't hold your breath:
"He's pretty much exactly the same. Our characters might change — but they don't evolve. He's not a better person."
● One thing that bothers Day? That people still see the show as "dirty" – even after over a decade on the air:
"There's a fundamental misunderstanding of what our show is. I hate that our show is dismissed as filthy. I don't think we're dirty…We are trying to say something about us as Americans."
DeVito put it much more bluntly when it comes to It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: "It's not a dirty f***ing show!"
Developed by McElhenney and Howerton, and written/executive produced by McElhenney, Howerton, and Day, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia was FX's first comedy hit before moving over to FXX – a fact that FX CEO John Landgraf does not take lightly when he explained at the TCA's why the series has been so successful for so long – even after all this time: "It was the fist successful deconstruction and reconstruction of a sitcom," praising the leads as "five really hilarious degenerates who are most active schemers" as well as the main reason for the show's success – while also acknowledging the various "social issues" that the series addressed so effectively in the past.


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Telephone Rapport for Better Patient Experiences
What changes or improvements can you make that will have an immediate positive impact on patient care and patient experience?
Telephone Rapport is a micro-learning class, delivered via email each weekday for two weeks. The lesson can be absorbed in less than a minute, or your team members can choose to review the supporting information which will explain why the behavior of the day is so important for patients and your organization.
This class focuses on the relationship-building side of telephone skills – how to reduce the length of calls while still making the caller feel important; how to end calls graciously; and many other skills for when you have too little time or too many callers.
Telephone Skills Training Just Got a Whole Lot Easier


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New Music: Da L.E.S – Train Rides
South African rapper, Da L.E.S is out with with a new hip hop single titled "Train Rides", off his forthcoming LP 'High Level'.
The High Level is scheduled to be out September 29th and is complied with 12 tracks with hit song Popular Demand.
Hit the download button below!


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If you want to get out of student loan debt quickly, then paying extra towards your student loans might seem like a no-brainer. Pay more, watch the balance go down, avoid extra interest, and see the loans disappear quickly.
However, for many borrowers, paying extra towards your student loan debt really doesn't make sense. On one hand, there might be better options to deploy that money to, and on the other hand, paying extra can actually hurt your progress to paying off your student loans (seriously).
Let's break down why it rarely makes sense to pay extra on your student loans, and also talk about the few circumstances when it does make sense.
For Borrowers On Income-Driven Plans
If you're on an income-driven repayment plan (such as IBR, PAYE, or RePAYE), you likely don't have much extra income to pay towards your student loans. But this is the scenario where you really feel like your loans keep growing and you don't make progress on them. It's important to remember that it's okay, because your loans will be forgiven at the end of your repayment term if there is any balance remaining.
As such, it doesn't make sense to make extra payments. Instead, if you find yourself with a little extra money, use that to save for yourself - save for retirement, create an emergency fund, or even look at ways that you can save to lower your student loan payments!
For Borrowers Going For Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you're going to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), you really don't want to make extra payments. First, the goal is to get the maximum amount of forgiveness possible - and every extra payment lowers that amount.
But more importantly, if you make extra payments on your loans, you could find yourself in Pay Ahead Status. In pay ahead status, your over payment actually lowers your next payment. Since that next payment is lower, it won't count as a qualifying payment for PSLF.
This can cause serious problems for your eligibility for PSLF and the simple act of making extra payments could derail your loan forgiveness plans.
For Borrowers With A Little Extra Each Month
If you find yourself consistently having a little extra each month, it still doesn't always make sense to pay extra on your student loans. As we mentioned above, there are steps you probably want to take.
First, look at contributing to your own savings, especially if you can get an employer match. Accounts like a 401k, 403b, or HSA might make a lot of sense. These accounts not only allow you to save for yourself, but they also lower your taxable income, so it can potentially lower your income-driven repayment plan payment amount.
Second, if you have any other types of debt - credit cards, private student loans - it typically makes the most sense to apply extra payments towards these first. Given that your Federal student loans have multiple repayment plan options, forgiveness programs, and more, you should tackle your other debt that many be less flexible.
Finally, you should make sure you have the basics of an emergency fund covered, as well as handle anything you've been deferring (such as car repairs). Set yourself up to be financially strong before contributing more towards your loans.
When It Does Make Sense To Pay Extra Towards Your Loans
There are situations when it can make sense to pay extra towards your loans immediately. If you find yourself in these situations, then start making progress to pay off your loans faster!
All of these assume you're free from other types of consumer debt like credit cards, and have a basic emergency fund for unexpected expenses. It also assumes you're already taking advantage of your employers 401k or other savings vehicles.
First, if you find yourself on the Standard 10 Year repayment plan and will not qualify for any type of student loan forgiveness program. If you're able to afford these standard plan payments, and have no hopes of applying for loan forgiveness, then start making extra payments towards your debt. You have nothing to gain from only making the minimum payments here, so if you can afford more, start making them.
Second, if you have private loans, you don't have many options when it comes to the debt. You could refinance your student loans and potentially save on interest, but at the end of the day, if you can afford to pay extra, just do it!
Finally, if you meet all the criteria we discussed above in the section about having a little extra each month, then go for it. After you've set yourself up financially and paid off your other consumer debts, start focusing on your student loan debt.
Final Thoughts
For most borrowers, paying extra on your student loans doesn't always make sense. It could be more costly, jeopardize your eligibility for student loan forgiveness, and more.
However, if you've handled your other financial priorities, then making extra payments on your student loan debt could make sense.


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The Secondary Education program consists of undergraduate (pre-professional) and graduate (professional) necessities. How a lot time do I actually have available?Your ability to commit effort and time will determine the degree of success in assembly your objectives. State secondary colleges in England and Wales are classed as either (selective) grammar schools, (non-selective) comprehensive schools, metropolis expertise schools or academies. The USA is losing 500,000 jobs a month now and has been losing jobs for 13 months.
Many dad and mom have given up any hope that their child can succeed when it comes to public education. For instance, college students can tutor adults as part of the Drake School of Education Adult Literacy Program, act as pupil mentors for the Drake Community Center, volunteer for the Des Moines Big Brother-Big Sister organizations, and even collaborate with faculty on research tasks through Undergraduate Research Assistantships.
Our College of Education prepares candidates to teach early childhood and Kindergarten by means of grade 12. In addition to public school teaching, we additionally put together candidates to teach in Lutheran schools and congregations in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. But Franklin didn't just cease at his need for practical training and tolerance of religions.
The Masters of artwork in particular schooling focuses on the next areas: applied behaviour analysis, autism, distinctive needs and extreme interventions. Adequate government spending: All the leaders on this continent ought to change the face of training sector through correct funding. The government and the residents ought to put fingers in promoting education division of Africa.
Directly after elementary school, a teen must move onto secondary education, which is likely one of the key elements of training, after which school education will take after. In Germany, faculties are the accountability of the governments of the states, or Länder, and the structure of elementary and secondary training isn't completely constant all through the nation. Completing higher secondary school has turn out to be a type of threshold to the rest of life, and better alternatives await those who make it across. We encourage all secondary education college students to contemplate becoming a member of our Community of Teachers seminar.


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If you purchase USPS or Canada Post through Etsy, you can use calculated shipping on Etsy. With calculated shipping, the package details you set are automatically imported into the shipping label purchase page.
Setting up calculated shipping has several steps:
- Set up a shipping profile with calculated shipping
- Add size and weight information to your listings
- Add the calculated shipping profile to your listings
How to set up a calculated shipping profile
To set up a calculated shipping profile:
- On Etsy.com, click the Your Account icon, then click Shop Manager.
- Click Settings.
- Click Shipping settings.
- Click Edit next to an existing profile or Add a shipping profile.
- Select Calculate them for me next to Shipping costs.
- Enter the origin zip/postal code where you'll ship your orders from. Shipping rates will be calculated based on this location.
- Select a processing time.
- Confirm where you'd like to ship. Your shop country is a required shipping destination, but you can add or remove other countries. To ship only to your shop country, remove the checkmark from All countries.
- Confirm which shipping services you'd like to offer.
- Choose if you'd like to offer free shipping.
- Choose if you'd like to add an optional handling fee.
- Name the shipping profile.
- Click Create profile.
How to add size and weight information to your listings
Next, check that your listings have size and weight information added:
- In Shop Manager, click Listings.
- Click Quick Edit.
- In the listings where you want to use calculated shipping, enter the weight of the item next to Item weight.
- Enter the size of the item after it's been prepared for packaging but not yet packaged (for example: folded, but not boxed) next to Item size (when packed).
- Click Exit quick edit.
Make sure that your item weight and size are accurate. These are used to calculate the type of box that would best fit your item(s), and the weight of the package, the size and weight of the box in which the order will be placed, which will affect your buyers' postage costs during checkout.
If you don't want to use Etsy's default box sizes and instead would like us to use boxes you specify, then you can add those as package preferences and disable Etsy's default box sizes.
How to add the calculated shipping profile to your listings
Last, add the calculated shipping profile to your listings:
- Click the checkbox on the listings you want to add this shipping profile to.
- Click Editing options.
- Click Change shipping profiles.
- Select your shipping profile.
- Click Apply.
- When you're ready, click Publish.
Who can use calculated shipping?
Sellers based in the US or Canada can use calculated shipping, which is available for the USPS and Canada Post, respectively.
How does calculated shipping work?
Calculated shipping uses your location, the buyer's location, and the item's size and weight to generate shipping costs for orders.
Buyers can preview shipping costs for your listings that have calculated shipping by entering either a zip/postal code or country. We default to the least expensive shipping method that is eligible for the total weight and dimensions of the item.
You'll see all of the shipping details on both your Sold Orders and Receipt pages that show the package type, package dimensions, and package weight.


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Website: www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/woods
About this wood
Set just south of Tunbridge Wells is big, broad and beautiful Hargate Forest – perfect for those "getting away to the country". Part of the heavily wooded High Weald, the mixed woodland site supports an abundance of butterflies not often found in the region and a rich bird population. It is popular with people too!
Hargate has a good track, ride and path network where you can complete a circular walk but some sections can get muddy.
Set on sloping land, there are extensive views from the regenerating heathland areas and a brook flows through its southern section. The Woodland Trust has created ponds throughout the site.
The old forest, in the south, has the real feel of ancient woodland and boasts some fine old beech trees. Look out for lily of the valley – rare in the region.
Work is ongoing to thin conifers and control rhododendron, encouraging regeneration of native trees and boosting biodiversity.
Size: 61.7 ha (152.46 acres)
Near: Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex
Grid ref: TQ574370
OS map sheets:
- OS Landranger 188
- Explorer 135


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I haven't had much time to do any scrapping recently, but I'm so chuffed with the crafty bargains that I've got recently that I had to share! First up is this wonderful pile of chipboard goodness that I bought from the UKScrappers Marketplace. It's the first time I've taken the plunge and bought something from there - and I'm so glad I did! Take a look at the bundle that was waiting for me when I got home from a weekend away on Sunday afternoon:
How fabby is all that?! I felt like Mary Poppins emptying the bag it all came in, it just kept coming and coming and seemed never ending! I've spent ages just sat drooling over it all, I love chipboard and the feeling of height that it gives a layout. I've used patterned chipboard in the past but always seem to end up altering it anyway, cos the pattern isn't quite right for the LO I'm doing, so to have so much bare chipboard is amazing - the possibilities are endless!
First up are two sheets of chipboard shapes from Woodware - Paisleys and Borders & Buttons. I'm a big fan of Woodware chipboard alphas, so I'm looking forward to playing with these shapes.
Next out of the bag were no less than four A4 sheets from Cherry Arte; two alphas and two different sets of shapes. I love the flowers and butterflies sheet, and can see myself using those up pretty quickly! It's great to have the smaller alphas too, I like to use different sized letters on my LOs.
Swiftly following the Cherry Arte sheets was this lovely set of white chipboard alphas from Heidi Swapp. The set is called 'Schizophrenic' and I can see why! I tend to go for uniformity in my titles, so using these will push me out of my comfort zone, which can only be a good thing.
This next lot really got me drooling, I've never owned anything by Fancy Pants before, but have always lusted after their ranges, so to pull these two 6x6 chipboard packs out of the parcel was amazing! I love that I can use the shapes, but the waste will make fantastic templates too, so I can see myself getting lots of use out of these.
Next out of the parcel were these two sets from Basic Grey; alphas and numbers. I really love the extra bits that come with the numbers set - like 'th', 'st', 'nd', 'years', etc. There are also loads of brackets and circles which will really come in useful.
These two sets from Heidi Grace are lovely, the alphas are the most gorgeous midnight blue with floral detail, and the photo corners and tags are such lovely springlike colours with cute designs. I can see myself using these as they are, rather than altering them.
I was so chuffed with these swirls and alphas from Bo Bunny, and the alphas from Sassafras Lass. I love chipboard swirls, and these are in a colour that I will use, rather than alter. I love the colours of the Sassafras alphas too, and fully intend to kick uniformity to the kerb once again and mix and match the colours in my titles.
Nearly there! Next out were some brown chipboard tags which are a gorgeous colour so could be used as they are or altered. I think I'll be using the Magistical Memories Crazy Daisy floral shapes quite quickly, I can think of one or two recent photos of Mojo that they'd go really well with. The chip wheel from Paper Trunk is very intriguing, and I think will be saved for a special project.
Finally, the last items out of the bag were these fab chip shapes from Riff Raff Designs. I think the robot his and hers shapes are adorable, but have no idea where I'll use them! The other shapes will all get used up pretty quickly I think, especially the swirly corners - I'm going to make myself use all this chipboard and not sit and stroke it for too long! The only problem with all this chipboard loveliness is that I need to go and buy new stash for altering purposes...
And if all that wasn't enough we went for some Bank Holiday retail therapy and look what leaped out at me in WHSmiths! I couldn't possibly leave it on the shelves at that price, and even my OH agreed so it must have been a bargain! Even though, if I'm honest, I need more paper like I need a hole in the head...
I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to altering chipboard, and I want to do my bargains justice, so if anyone has any great methods they'd like to share please leave a comment - I'd love to hear from you!


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What happens if you don't file a tax return?
The IRS will file what is called a Substitute for a Return (SFR) on your behalf. This tax return is based on information the IRS has from sources other than you. Therefore, if the IRS prepares an SFR, it will not include any additional exemptions or expenses you may be entitled to, and may in fact overstate your real tax liability. Once the tax based on the SFR is assessed, the IRS will begin the collection process.
If the IRS has already filed an SFR for you, there is a program called Audit Reconsideration that allows you to file your own return. The IRS will generally adjust your account to reflect the correct figures.
If it's been several years since you've filed, or you don't have all your tax records, don't despair. I am experienced at helping my clients reconstruct their tax records through the use of the IRS Statistics of Income, the IRS "Wage & Income Transcripts" and other reasonable methods to estimate expenses or deductions.


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Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe
Category : Canning & Preservation, Holidays, Main Dishes, March
Since beginning the transition toward eating as a locavore (a person who eats only locally grown food whenever possible), I've learned to make a lot of things myself that I used to buy ready to eat. In the process I've made four simple discoveries which have revolutionized my overall approach to eating and feeding my family. Here they are:
- Many things (such as my Homemade Corned Beef recipe) are really easy and take very little active preparation time.
- My homemade version can often be much healthier than the store bought version, because I don't need chemical preservatives, artificial colors, etc.
- I also don't need artificial flavors, because foods prepared with fresh local ingredients are usually far tastier than commercially prepared versions.
- It's fun to try new things in the kitchen and learn about food!
Corned beef these days is usually made with beef brisket, a fat-marbled cut. However, round roasts can also be used for corning, and that's what I did. My round roast was large (6 lbs.) and about twice as thick as a brisket, so I cut it in half a couple of days into the brining. Each half was a perfect size for cooking in a crockpot (see recipe below). It was plenty of meat for a family meal, and enough leftovers for Reuben sandwiches with homemade sauerkraut the next day. Locavore bliss!
I hope you'll take a leap and try making your own corned beef. Then use this Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe to celebrate St. Patrick's Day–or any time you want a delicious one-pot meal. The crockpot does the cooking for you!
- 2 large potatoes (Hopewell Farm, Everson)
- 1 onion (Terra Verde, Everson)
- 3 large carrots (Rabbit Fields Farm, Everson)
- 3 lbs. corned beef (homemade with beef from Second Wind Farm, Everson--see recipe here)
- 1 small head of cabbage
- Scrub the potatoes and carrots, then chop into chunks. I usually cut the carrots into 1-2 inch pieces, and cut the potatoes into ½ inch thick slices. Peel the onion and chop into wedges. Chop the cabbage into large wedges, too.
- Place potatoes, carrots, and onions in the bottom of a large crockpot. Rinse the corned beef in cold water and place it on top of the vegetables, fat side up. Add ½ cup of water (or local red wine).
- Cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours. One hour before the dish is finished, add the cabbage wedges around the corned beef.


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For a certain ruleset, no trace is logged in DW, and no records can be found in EXEUTION_TRACES table of DW database.
Server logs do not contain any messages about the execution traces for this ruleset.
The issue reproduces only for this project. For other projects deployed in RES, traces are being logged in DW. Also, the same project generates execution traces in other environments.
The following properties have been set:
monitoring.enabled = true
monitoring.filters = INFO_EXECUTION_DATE=true,INFO_EXECUTION_DURATION=true,INFO_TOTAL_TASKS_EXECUTED=true,INFO_TOTAL_RULES_NOT_FIRED=true,INFO_EXECUTION_EVENTS=true,INFO_TOTAL_TASKS_NOT_EXECUTED=true,INFO_TOTAL_RULES_FIRED=true,INFO_RULESET_PROPERTIES=true
ruleset.bom.enabled = false (for true value, the problem still occurs)
ruleset.sequential.trace.enabled = true
ruleset.trace.enabled = true
How can I diagnose this issue?
Answer by Miriam.Kaestner (8892) | Mar 17, 2016 at 06:47 AM
To minimize the impact of Decision Warehouse (DW) monitoring on the processing of ruleset executions, possible failures to save the trace to the database may remain silent (no stack trace in the logs of the application server).
If an issue arises during DW trace persistence at runtime, the related messages and stack traces are only available programmatically through the following API:
You can obtain additional debug information using the diagnostic tool jrules-debugtrace.jar
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The annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International (TI) ranks countries and territories by their perceived levels of corruption and scores them on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 means highly corrupt and 100 denotes being very clean. 2017 marked its 25th anniversary, and this year's index analyzed perceived corruption levels with respect to the civil liberties of citizens.
TI's 2017 report places emphasis on the role of civil liberties such as freedom of association and expression. It further outlines that the ability of citizens to form groups and influence public policy and a free and an independent media are essential elements to combat corruption.
According to the report, a majority of countries are making little or no progress in ending corruption, while further analysis shows journalists and activists in corrupt countries risking their lives every day in an effort to speak out.
India's score in TI's CPI 2017
India ranks 81st in the global CPI 2017 out of 180 countries, while in 2016it ranked 79th among 176 countries. A quick comparison of the CPI scores for BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in recent years yields interesting anti-corruption trajectories:
Recent anti-corruption trends and actions in India
- Enactment of legislations such as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Income Declaration Scheme and recommendations of the Uday Kotak Committee on corporate governance
- Demonetization of high-value currency notes
- Crackdown on shell companies
- Increase in importance of elements such as investigative journalism and NGOs to uncover instances of bribery and corruption
- Digitization initiatives to increase transparency
Further action needed
- Establishment of laws and regulations around anti-bribery and anti-corruption
- Adequate enforcement of laws and punishing of wrongdoers
- Encouragement to avenues for the press and activists to raise issues
- Enhancement of overall awareness of ethics and integrity. This is important at a corporate level and the society in general (schools and colleges).
Global snapshot
- Asia Pacific: The region covers a wide spectrum which includes top scorers such as New Zealand, Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong; and low scorers such as North Korea and Afghanistan. It is also struggling to make significant progress in anti-corruption initiative or action.
- Sub Saharan African: The region's outlook in terms of anti-corruption efforts is reflected in the African Union (AU) 2017 theme "Winning the fight against corruption: a sustainable path to Africa's transformation". While it comprises low scoring countries (largely due to conflict and war), there is a fair amount of progress made by others, driven by rising commitment toward anti-corruption initiatives.
- Middle East and Northern Africa: There has been no significant change in the perception of countries in this region. However, enhanced focus is needed to develop transparent and accountable institutions, and prosecution in case of any wrongdoing.
- Americas: The region's perception largely remains unaltered; sustained efforts are needed, specifically in Latin America and the Caribbean to make progress. Some countries here have recently put in place anti-corruption legislations (Chile), while others have been hit by some high profile investigations (Brazil and Peru).
- Europe and Central Asia: The region includes significant number of top scorers, which are primarily European nations such as Denmark, UK and Germany. However, several countries have proposed measures that could potentially act as hindrance to civil liberties.
Follow @EY_India and track #EYForensic for regular updates


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Flipps Raises $2.4 Million After Acquiring 10 Million Users
Flipps, a multimedia app that allows users to stream video to smart TVs and TV-connected devices, has raised $2.4 million.
The new funds come from Earlybird Venture Capital, but existing investors (including famed investor Tim Draper) also participated in the round.
"Flipps is a mobile application designed for people who love entertainment to discover and project unique content onto the TV screen using only a smartphone," Kosta Jordanov, CEO of Flipps, told Benzinga. "So in a way it's like a software version of Roku or Fire TV."
More than 10 million people have downloaded the standard (free) Flipps app on Android and iOS. Jordanov said that the app works with more than 250 million TVs worldwide from a wide variety of manufacturers, including sets from Sony, Samsung, LG, Philips and Panasonic. Xbox One, Xbox 360, DISH Hopper and Apple TV are also supported for those who don't have a smart television.
Related: Did Analysts Ignore Amazon's Fire TV Announcement?
"You don't have to touch the TV remote control," said Jordanov. "You don't have to touch the HDMI ports [to use Flipps]. It's really a powerful experience."
Flipps' video content is similar to Crackle and other freebie services in that it is primarily supported by ads. Jordanov and his team plan to use the new funds to increase its content offering, which currently includes more than 100 channels.
"We're on 5,000 different models of TVs and connected devices," Jordanov added.
The Invisible Apple TV Competitor
Flipps is not a device, but the company is happily bragging about its success in comparison to actual TV-connected devices. With more than 10 million users, Flipps said that its popularity is second only to Apple TV, which is the most popular streaming video device available.
In 2013, Roku confirmed that it had sold five million units in the United States. The company also revealed that consumers in Lexington, Kentucky streamed the most content (among those using a Roku device).
Google has not released any specific sales figures for Chromecast, but the company claims that millions of units have been sold.
Disclosure: At the time of this writing, Louis Bedigian had no position in the equities mentioned in this report.
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Spring has finally made its debut to the hills of our lovely campus, and with that comes the ever-present Nike shorts, Chacos and T-shirts. But what if instead of going with the flow this spring, you step up the glam this spring?
The spring trends of 2014 for women are all easy to recreate. There are a few trends to watch out for: wide-legged, cotton pants; and don't get too excited, because pantsuits are back, and they're here to stay; crop tops, made specifically to keep the relationship between you and the TRECS strong; as well as the annual trend of floral prints. For the men, neon trainers are out, and so are tropical floral prints. Bring out your Hawaiian shirts, boys.
Oh, and one more ready-to-wear color: orange. The color orange in Knoxville is obviously a must, so the fashion designers decided to show their Volunteer appreciation by adding it to their collections, as well as one of the trends for spring.
I pulled some pictures from my blog, Forever Fierce, to give you some inspiration.
As Miranda Priestly once famously scoffed, "Florals, for spring? Groundbreaking." Well, she wasn't wrong. Floral prints have shown up in almost every spring ready-to-wear collection since I can remember. They have a summer-is-around-the-corner-and-winter-is-gone feel, and they make everyone happy to see, just like real flowers do. This girl, Samantha Riccardi, is also a contributor to the blog. Here she is wearing a maxi dress with a jean shirt over it. This is a super easy outfit to wear to class, not to mention it's breezy effects if it is a little hot outside.
The men take floral prints to a new, manlier, but still fashionable level. This shirt can be worn so many different ways. Under a blazer, with a pair of Chubbies, unbuttoned to show a cool graphic T-shirt under it, and just plain, with jeans. Don't be afraid to take risks with cool patterned shirts (or pants).
Crop tops are such tasteful ways to show off your body, and they are some of the best motivation to keep it too. There are so many ways to wear them, but here are two easy ways: with a high waisted skirt (me, first picture) and high waisted shorts (Samantha, second picture). Wearing crop tops with something high waisted elongates your torso and shows enough skin to tempt, and still be classy.
Here is Melodi Erdogan, another contributor to the Forever Fierce blog. She is wearing these fabulous wide-legged pants with a simple tank, the perfect outfit to wear on a hot day to class. These pants are made to elongate your legs and make them look model worthy. Add a pair of heels and a slim shirt, and you're ready for a night out on the town.
I recently wore a pantsuit, and I think I got about 30 compliments. They are everywhere and easy to wear. Pantsuits are made to make you look taller and give you a silhouette. Try them out, because they look good on everyone.
Don't be afraid to try something new. You never know, you could find your staple fashion piece this spring. One more thing: always dress for yourself. Dress to be a heightened form of you, and you will feel incredible.
Rebecca Fechino is a sophomore in public relations. She and her friends, Melodi Erdogan and Samantha Riccardi share their passion for fashion on the Forever Fierce Blog. She can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Motorway users in Merseyside are being advised the northbound M57 is currently closed near Prescot – affecting drivers wanting to join from the M62 and Knowsley Expressway.
The closure follows a serious incident at the start of the northbound exit slip road at junction 2 of the motorway just after 9.30am today.
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Merseyside Police confirmed the junction is closed following reports that a male has fallen from a bridge.
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Understanding the New Testament
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A proper understanding of the New Testament is important to the Christian faith, as it gives us instructions on how to get saved and how to live our lives once we are saved. But the New Testament is not that well understood even by the teachers. There is a good reason for this (if you can call it "good"): Because they are trying to use the New Testament to understand the Old Testament when you need to use the Old Testament to understand the New Testament. In this article, we'll show some of the common misconceptions that arise when we try to understand the New Testament without first understanding the Old Testament, which is the foundation for the New Testament.
Paul is among the hardest New Testament authors to understand. Paul himself admits to this and does not like it one bit [Colossians 4:4]! Other New Testament authors testify to this as well and warn against those who twist Paul's words to their own destruction [2 Peter 3:15-16]. Paul himself even anticipated people twisting his words and made every attempt to thwart such attempts. For example, Paul says we are saved by faith in Jesus apart from the works of the Law [Romans 3:21-22], and then finishes the thought with "Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law." [Romans 3:31; NIV] The most common misunderstanding of Paul by the way, is the belief that Christians don't have to keep God's Law because we have faith.
Testament Means Evidence
One of the primary reasons we don't understand the "New Testament" is because of the very terms "Old Testament" and "New Testament." These terms are found nowhere in the Bible itself and they come with the assumption that one is no longer needed. According to the dictionary, a "Testament" is "a tangible proof or tribute." [Merriam-Webster] In other words, the "Old Testament" and "New Testament" are evidence. The Old Testament is evidence that the New Testament is true, and the New Testament is evidence that our faith is firmly grounded in truth.
The New Testament supports its claims by quoting from the Old Testament. It uses the Old Testament as evidence. Even when giving us commands to follow, the Old Testament is used by the New Testament as evidence that we should follow those commands. In fact, the Law contained in what is wrongly called the "Old Testament" is quoted by the New Testament as if that Law is still in full force and is fully relevant to the Body of Messiah. So the Law is used by the New Testament as proof that its commands should be followed. And the New Testament itself is the evidence that the Messianic prophesies in the Old Testament have been fulfilled in Christ Jesus. So, by throwing away the "Old Testament," we are throwing away our ability to properly understand the New Testament.
Sin and Salvation
Most (if not all) Christians know about sin and probably have a vague idea of what sin is, but very few have an a good understanding of the gravity of sin or how sin is atoned for. In fact, if the "Christian nation" of the United States of America is of any indication, very few Christians understand that humans have a sinful nature from the time they are born to the time that they die. For they are living in sin not realizing it and not realizing that they need to keep away from even the appearance of sin. [1 Thessalonians 5:22] They may see that sin is a major theme in the New Testament, but they will never understand why until they first understand the "Old Testament." Because sin is also a major theme of the Old Testament, which prophesies about Jesus and how we will finally be saved from our sins.
Remember earlier when we learned that Paul is the hardest New Testament author to understand? This is partially because they don't understand the Old Testament from which Paul is teaching from. For example, Paul takes note about how the world is in a state of decay because of sin, that sin came into the world through one man, and death came into the world through sin. Paul also talks about how Jesus is the atonement for sin and how before Jesus, animal sacrifices were used to make atonement for sin.
The origin of sin and death is recorded in Genesis 3 as is the first prophesy that there will be salvation for our sins. That is what Paul is using as evidence for his Gospel message. The presence of sin doesn't make sense until we understand where sin came from. But what is sin? Simply put, sin is disobedience to God's Law [1 John 3:4]. Wherever you see the word "sin" in the New Testament, you can replace it with "break God's Law" and you will not change the meaning of the passage. In fact, you'll understand the passage better because you will be constantly reminding yourself what sin is. So, the passage "What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? [Romans 6:1-2; NIV]" can be properly understood as "What shall we say, then? Shall we go on breaking God's Law so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to the breaking of God's Law; how can we live in it any longer?"
Properly Interpreting Scripture
The best way to interpret Scripture is through Scripture, and the New Testament should be interpreted in light of the Old Testament. You need to understand the Old Testament, and use that understanding to help you interpret and understand the New Testament. You cannot understand the teachings of Jesus or any of the apostles when you are trying to use them to understand the Old Testament. You must first understand the Old Testament as the foundation of teachings for the New Testament. All of the New Testament teachings come from the Old Testament or complement the Old Testament. You must understand that all of what is in the Old Testament still applies in New Testament times if you ever want to understand the New Testament. And you must understand that, contrary to what nearly every Church teaches, none of the Old Testament teachings have been done away with. Instead they are in full force and have been made even stronger by the New Testament teachings.


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Fear and Loathing in Las Byron
Has it really been 4 years since we last had a council election? Yes, and Saturday 10th we do it all again. The BPS scribe has attended a few of the "Meet the Candidate" extravaganzas to bring you the definitive guide – "Everything you need to know about the Byron Elections but where too afraid to ask".
First up let me say that I am pleased with the overall quality, quanity and enthusiasm of the candidates. More bouquets than brickbats should be thrown at these community spirited souls prepared to launch themselves into the mulching machine of local politics. It isn't for the money or the gratitude that is for sure.
From the top:
Group A – Our Sustainable Future:
Basil Cameron – Mayor
Basil has been a councillor since 2008 and deputy mayor twice. He now wants the top job. Basil is not a bad bloke and his heart is in the right place but I disagree with more than a few of his causes. He has done good work on committees and knows his way around policy and procedures. He is also a great advocate for Mullumbimby but I don't see him getting the level of support required to get up as mayor. He has a fairly strong team: Malcolm Price at least has had experience with council, construction, social housing and planning. Ash Sennet is part of the great crew/family who run the Mullumbimby Apple shop.
Group B – The Greens:
Simon Richardson – Mayor.
Simon will probably be re-elected for mayor even with a big competitive field of five. (Please also see the separate article of "Talking to a Local"). I like Simon and am happy to see him in the chair for another four years. He is copping flack from both sides and that usually means he is trying to find the middle ground. He is supported by what looks like a fairly strong team. The #2 is Michael Lyon is the GM of Mullum health food emporium Santos and seems to run a tight ship there. Michael will be elected on the back of Green preferences. #3 Is Jeannette Martin who runs the Mullumbimby Community Garden. I do not know #4, Sarah Ndiaye, but I have friends who do and they will be voting below the line just to highlight her.
Group C – Country Labour:
Paul Spooner – Mayor
Paul is a strong candidate and will probably get up again as councillor but I doubt as the mayor. He is in training in politics and looking for a state or Federal seat in the future. He has a confusing attitude towards the Rail Trail and is a strong advocate for affordable housing. This is a great challenge but with no plausible way to implement it may be just political hot air. He is apparently well liked by the staff at the Community Centre, which speaks volumes to me. I don't know any of his team so will not comment.
Group D: The Middle Ground
Rose Wanchap – Mayor
No one has attracted as much ire and vehemence during the last term as this red headed real estate agent. She was elected as a Green and then jumped ship to be an independent – and then (Shock Horror!) often voted with the so-called "pro development majority". I would be surprised if she was re-elected given the degree of hatred and animosity against her but some people think she has the numbers. This will be interesting to watch. If nothing else, she deserves credit for standing again and being prepared to cop more flak from the gallery.
Group E:
James Wright – Councillor
JW is the youth ticket. He is mid 30s and a bit hip and innovative. Is promoting the idea of wider democratic participation via modern technology – i.e. plebiscite voting on issues via mobile phone. Also advocates for Creative Industries, affordable housing, etc. Anyone wanting to throw a curve ball in council and shake it up a bit could do worse then put a vote here.
Group F:
Gail Fuller – Councillor
Gail is a real estate agent, principal of Byron Coastal REA as well as the president of the Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce. This will be three big black marks against her right off the bat for some in the shire. There is an opinion gaining traction that real estate agents, as well as developers, should not stand for council elections. I don't agree as the level of transparency makes conflict-of-interest issues more than manageable and its an advantage to have people knowledgeable about DA's, commercial property and rental issues. I have known her over the years and found her to be likeable and undramatic. She has a cute promo line – A Fuller Future.
As a side bar to this; I noticed with interest our local paper outing Gail as a follower of Lismore guru Serge Benhayan and Universal Medicine. I found this a bit rich as someone's spiritual endeavours should have no reflection on how they conduct themselves in public service – unless they promote their religious beliefs and do not seperate church and state. It's also rich if you know that the original founders of this same paper were once followers of Guru Maharaji and the Divine Light Mission. Pot shouldn't call the kettle black.
Group G – Nationals:
Alan Hunter – Mayor
Alan is a sitting councillor and heads the Nationals ticket and is a candidate for mayor. Its possible he could beat Simon for mayor. The numbers were close last election with Di Woods just behind Simon in the final count. People walking around trendy towns like Bangalow and Mullumbimby have some kind of myopia and do not see all the traditional voters in their midst. They are just the colourful extras to the tree changer's personal internal movie. The good thing about Hunter is he is not an ideological conservative, just a straight dude who likes to farm and run some cattle. His bad side surfaced with his naughty behaviour when he continued to run a trucking/storage facility at his property in Myocum without consideration to the neighbours. His number two, who will probably be elected on preferences, is Marc Patten, a retired policeman and volunteer soccer coach.
Group H:
Cate Coorey – Councillor
Cate is fairly new to town and the firebrand behind the Byron Residents Group, which is opposing the West Byron residential development and others. She presented quite well at these events as she has had media and PR experience. She and her group are more binary and singular of purpose than even Simon's Green team. She has a fairly large vocal following and it will be interesting to see if she actually has the numbers to get a seat.
George Graham – Councillor
At the Meet the Candidates events, this guy came across as interesting and likable. He is the Nick Xenathon of the Byron local election. Born in Bangalow and lived in Byron his whole life, he is a good bloke with a sense of humour and a brain and strongly independent and against parties politics. Something I also encourage and find the prevalence of political parties entering local politics to be unfortunate. (Coincidentally, an issue that Echo founder Nick Shand also railed against).
Matt Hartley – Councillor
Mathew Hartley is a serious possum stirrer and serial letter to the editor writer. He gets about in a wheel chair after an accident jumping off the rocks at the pass at low tide. He has a lot of bile for holiday letting as well as for Mayor Simon. Anyone wanting to throw a live grenade into council debates – this is your device.
Jack Sugarman – Mayor
Jack has been running for mayor every local election for as long as I can remember. He is a single-issue candidate and that is to shut down the council and amalgamate it. I also think he just likes to be out on the hustings and getting a bit of attention. Even though there are more than a few who share his view, I am always intrigued to see that he takes his mission seriously.
Possible outcomes:
The Greens will get at least one plus Simon as Mayor. Alan Hunter's team will also probably get an extra one. Labour's Paul Spooner will also get back in. The remaining four seats will be some kind of combination of a third Green, Basil Cameron or Cate Coorey, Gail Fuller or Rose Wanchap, or a dark horse like George Graham or James Wright. I think the best outcome is Simon for Mayor but not in a green majority council so I will be voting for individuals without party affiliations below the line.


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Ma rode onstage in a motorcycle, but was not immediately recognizable by the employees of Alibaba who had gathered in a stadium, as he wore a mask. About two minutes into his performance Ma removes his mask to reveal his identity and is greeted by a loud cheer by the Alibaba employees. Ma, who was on stage for about six minutes, took everyone by surprise as he flaunted his dance moves.
Ma has every reason to celebrate as Alibaba's revenue rose to 50.2 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) in the three months ended June and the company has a targeted 45 to 49 percent growth in annual revenue. Under Ma, Alibaba is today the world's sixth-largest company in terms of market capitalization. Revenues have jumped 56 percent profit has nearly doubled as Ma has a stranglehold over ecommerce and bolstered by revenues from its cloud computing, streaming and even brick and mortar retail.
Ma, however, is not alone in being an entertainer. Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma during an office party went onstage and took the responsibility of entertaining his employees with his dance moves early this year. Alibaba is a major shareholder in Paytm.
Virgin chairman, Sir Richard Branson is a well known 'showman' and frequently indulges in a bit of drama. In 2007, Branson came dressed as a groom to a press conference in Delhi on a horse.


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Listen to Neale Donald Walsch:
Many of you know Neale Donald Walsch as a spiritual luminary/author who has spent most of his literary career 'conversing with God'. His latest book is a little different others in his ultra popular series, and is aptly titled The Storm Before The Calm. In this book Neale takes a sobering and realistic view of the current human situation and names the global crisis so many of us feel as the 'great disruption'.
Needless to say, it is an honor to have interviewed Neale…anyone that has sold more than 8 Million books has had a real impact on the collective consciousness and it was a thrill to garner his wisdom on the current challenges we face.
Interestingly, the first part of our dialogue was very direct. He spoke clearly about how world governments are going to try and control the Internet, create laws around the spread of free ideas, and even 'turn off' the world wide web if it becomes too problematic. NDW was speaking very Thrive-like!
I found his words particularly enlightening given the current SOPA and NDAA laws the US government are desperately trying to enact.
Neale then went on to frame out the spiritual dilemma we face by posing a powerful question: how is it that a species of 6.9 billion evolved individuals (or so we claim) have failed to manifest a world where peace, love, unity, security, prosperity are the norm…when a seemingly VAST majority of people want these things?? Its a powerful question of you think about it, and made me ponder, 'yea, what is it that's holding us back'?
I'm not going to give his answers away, because the way he expressed himself in answering his own question was a real gift (and I highly encourage you to listen to the interview) but essentially he told me that we have been wanting to wrong things…and that human beings have been collectively asking the WRONG question.
When I asked him what the right question was, I thought I might get some vague, spiritual answer….but I did not. He was very direct.
Anyway, ENJOY Neale Donald Walsh on Worldwide Tipping Point…and DEF read his latest book: The Storm Before The Calm
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Dire Straits were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night without singer, guitarist and band lynchpin Mark Knopfler present.
Together with Mark, his younger sibling David Knopfler also didn't attend after the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame allegedly "reneged on their promise" to pay his expenses for attending the ceremony.
With drummer Pick Withers also not there, it was left to bassist John Illsley, multi-instrumentalist Guy Fletcher and keyboardist Alan Clark to take to the stage at Cleveland's Public Auditorium.
Without anyone to induct them, somewhat bizarrely John Illsley himself was left to self-induct Dire Straits, telling the crowd: "I know it's a little bit odd, but it's my honour to welcome Dire Straits into the Hall of Fame."
Acknowledging Mark Knopfler's glaring absence, John said: "I know there's been a lot of speculation about the fact that Mark is not here, but I can assure you, it's just a personal thing. It's personal reasons, let's just leave it at that.
"This is really more about a group of people more than one person, it's a collective, a brotherhood and that's something that needs acknowledging tonight."
Mark Knopfler © REX/Shutterstock
In an earlier interview with Billboard, John said of Mark: "He just didn't feel like coming, it's as simple as that.
"It just didn't appeal to him, and I appealed to him on several occasions. I said, 'Look, I'd love you to get your head around this.' He said, 'Look, I just can't do it, John. I'm really sorry. It's a great honour for us and all the rest of it, and I just can't get my head around it,' so I've just got to respect it."
John also confirmed that Alan's claims in a blog that the trio were set to perform an acoustic version of 'Telegraph Road' with Stevie Wonder was just a joke.
"That's not going to happen," John said. "That's Alan having a bit of fun. I was hoping people weren't going to take it too seriously. I wouldn't perform without Mark there, so it's as simple as that, really. If Mark's not there, there's no point."
During his acceptance speech on Saturday, Guy Fletcher said: "I never thought of Dire Straits as a particularly cool band. I'm massively thrilled to have been part of it. A small wheel in a big machine. There's a few parts missing, but these things happen."
Alan Clark, who joined Dire Straits in 1980, kept his speech short and sweet, saying. "How cool is this, eh?"
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A stone with an ugly outward appearance and not catching to the eye,
Would people be able to see a glittering gem that is wrapped around inside?
Being looked down by people for a long time, cold and indifferent treatments,
"The Rose" correctly narrates out this kind of story ??
Bai He is an extremely ordinary young girl in the story. Even though she has a kind-hearted and generous heart, but being short and chubby, she is always being refused by people because she is not attractive enough. Her appearance has always been the origin of Bai He's inferior feelings. Because that is a fact that no matter how much strength she uses, she is unable to change. This inferior feeling deeply influences Bai He's life, her interpersonal relations, and even her own emotions. There are lots of beautiful girls that always appears by Bai He's side. The radiance that they give off is like that of a peacock spreading its feathers, conceited and arrogantly striding ahead with their chins up. And Bai He is always used to retreating to the back. In her mind, "I am always ugly." has long ago became an established law that doesn't change. When other people harms her, makes her doubt this established law of hers, she would turn around and make excuses for that person, comforting her own wavering, uneasy heart.
Bai He is exactly this girl that is gentle and soft, yet has inferior feelings of herself. Even though her beautiful heart far surpasses outward appearances by a thousand hundred times, but in a society that has all along judged people by their appearances, she is just like many of the other girls who also has ordinary appearances – deeply feels miserable over their lack in their looks and forgets about the other characteristics and merits that they have. That is, until she finds the confidence and courage to love herself from all those people that loves her. She eventually reveals the brilliant glitter of her gem and helps the people that she loves in her family to untie the knot of many years of disputes, to accept each other once again.
The Rose preserves the established roles of the original story and the story's infrastructure, also strengthens the personality of the roles, making them stand out, detailing the turning points of the character's mood within the show, hoping that within the entertainment, it can give the audience even more moving feelings. Furthermore, guiding the audience through an even deeper layer of thinking on love, family and friendship.


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Despite having had most of the week off work, when I had the freedom to run at any time of the day I wanted to, I seem to have ended up doing all of my runs in the evening. This is a bit strange for me as I usually prefer to run first thing in the morning, but for some reason I just didn't feel like it until it started to get dark outside.
Thinking about it though, this isn't such a bad thing. Being in the habit of only running on Saturday and Sunday mornings was making it hard for me to find the motivation to run in the evening when it's cold, dark and usually either rainy, windy or both; but now that I'm getting into the swing of it, it's not so bad and I'm starting to feel like I'm ready to up my running to three times a week again.
This evening's run also helped in that respect. I didn't run on Saturday so I wanted to make sure I got 5K in at some point today. I've been struggling with running without walk breaks since I started training again, but have managed it a couple of times in the last few weeks so I wanted to build up consistency by getting a few continuous 5Ks in.
At this stage, pace doesn't really matter, so I set off nice and slowly, running by feel and only looking at my watch occasionally to check on the distance I had covered. I was feeling pretty relaxed and the weather was pretty good too – a bit warmer than I had thought it would be, but with a nice cold breeze to keep things comfortable.
The way I had planned my route, I would run East along the promenade for just over a kilometre and then turn back, run past my starting point until I had reached about 3.6 and then turn around again and run back to where I had started to complete my 5K. I like to run like that, rather than just out and back, because it means I have to do the maths in my head while I'm running to figure out when to turn around, which gives my brain something to focus on.
However, when I reached 3.6K, my pace had picked up a bit and I didn't want to slow and turn back round. So I decided to just keep going and turn back at the Lagoon, which is at the end of the promenade. I wasn't sure that I would be able to run all the way back to the starting point but I didn't really mind either way. All I knew was that I was feeling good and I didn't really mind as long as I got the 5K done.
At about 4.5K though, I started to feel a sharp pain in my right shoulder. I couldn't really understand it as I was still feeling quite relaxed, but I gave my arms a bit of a shake to try to loosen it up and tried to find something else to focus on. This seemed to do the trick and before I knew it I was back where I started, having completed just over 6K without stopping for a walk break.
I'm not sure if it's the cooler temperatures or the fact that I've been taking it easy and eating well throughout the day, but running in the evening this week seems to have given me a much needed confidence boost for these continuous runs. So, starting from next week, I plan to get at least one mid-week evening run in so that I can start working on my speed. After all, I've got a very important Santa Dash to run in a couple of weeks and I don't want to mess that one up!
How are you getting on with your evening runs? Do you find you run better in the evening or first thing in the morning? Please share your thoughts in the comments.


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Teachable Moments | March 9, 2018
Pi Goes the Distance at NASA
Update: March 15, 2018 – The answers to the 2018 NASA Pi Day Challenge are here! View the illustrated answer key
In the News
The 2018 NASA Pi Day Challenge
Can you solve these stellar mysteries with pi? Click to get started.
Pi Day, the annual celebration of one of mathematics' most popular numbers, is back! Representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, pi has many practical applications, including the development and operation of space missions at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
The March 14 holiday is celebrated around the world by math enthusiasts and casual fans alike – from memorizing digits of pi (the current Pi World Ranking record is 70,030 digits) to baking and eating pies.
JPL is inviting people to participate in its 2018 NASA Pi Day Challenge – four illustrated math puzzlers involving pi and real problems scientists and engineers solve to explore space, also available as a free poster! Answers will be released on March 15.
Why March 14?
Pi is what's known as an irrational number, meaning its decimal representation never ends and it never repeats. It has been calculated to more than one trillion digits, but NASA scientists and engineers actually use far fewer digits in their calculations (see "How Many Decimals of Pi Do We Really Need?"). The approximation 3.14 is often precise enough, hence the celebration occurring on March 14, or 3/14 (when written in U.S. month/day format). The first known celebration occurred in 1988, and in 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution designating March 14 as Pi Day and encouraging teachers and students to celebrate the day with activities that teach students about pi.
NASA's Pi Day Challenge
Lessons: Pi in the Sky
Explore the entire NASA Pi Day Challenge lesson collection, including free posters and handouts!
To show students how pi is used at NASA and give them a chance to do the very same math, the JPL Education Office has once again put together a Pi Day challenge featuring real-world math problems used for space exploration. This year's challenge includes exploring the interior of Mars, finding missing helium in the clouds of Jupiter, searching for Earth-size exoplanets and uncovering the mysteries of an asteroid from outside our solar system.
Here's some of the science behind this year's challenge:
Scheduled to launch May 5, 2018, the InSight Mars lander will be equipped with several scientific instruments, including a heat flow probe and a seismometer. Together, these instruments will help scientists understand the interior structure of the Red Planet. It's the first time we'll get an in-depth look at what's happening inside Mars. On Earth, seismometers are used to measure the strength and location of earthquakes. Similarly, the seismometer on Insight will allow us to measure marsquakes! The way seismic waves travel through the interior of Mars can tell us a lot about what lies beneath the surface. This year's Quake Quandary problem challenges students to determine the distance from InSight to a hypothetical marsquake using pi!
Also launching in spring is NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, or TESS, mission. TESS is designed to build upon the discoveries made by NASA's Kepler Space Telescope by searching for exoplanets – planets that orbit stars other than our Sun. Like Kepler, TESS will monitor hundreds of thousands of stars across the sky, looking for the temporary dips in brightness that occur when an exoplanet passes in front of its star from the perspective of TESS. The amount that the star dims helps scientists determine the radius of the exoplanet. Like those exoplanet-hunting scientists, students will have to use pi along with data from Kepler to find the size of an exoplanet in the Solar Sleuth challenge.
Jupiter is our solar system's largest planet. Shrouded in clouds, the planet's interior holds clues to the formation of our solar system. In 1995, NASA's Galileo spacecraft dropped a probe into Jupiter's atmosphere. The probe detected unusually low levels of helium in the upper atmosphere. It has been hypothesized that the helium was depleted out of the upper atmosphere and transported deeper inside the planet. The extreme pressure inside Jupiter condenses helium into droplets that form inside a liquid metallic hydrogen layer below. Because the helium is denser than the surrounding hydrogen, the helium droplets fall like rain through the liquid metallic hydrogen. In 2016, the Juno spacecraft, which is designed to study Jupiter's interior, entered orbit around the planet. Juno's initial gravity measurements have helped scientists better understand the inner layers of Jupiter and how they interact, giving them a clearer window into what goes on inside the planet. In the Helium Heist problem, students can use pi to find out just how much helium has been depleted from Jupiter's upper atmosphere over the planet's lifetime.
In October 2017, astronomers spotted a uniquely-shaped object traveling in our solar system. Its path and high velocity led scientists to believe 'Oumuamua, as it has been dubbed, is actually an object from outside of our solar system – the first ever interstellar visitor to be detected – that made its way to our neighborhood thanks to the Sun's gravity. In addition to its high speed, 'Oumuamua is reflecting the Sun's light with great variation as the asteroid rotates on its axis, causing scientists to conclude it has an elongated shape. In the Asteroid Ace problem, students can use pi to find the rate of rotation for 'Oumuamua and compare it with Earth's rotation rate.
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Join the Conversation
- Join the conversation and share your Pi Day Challenge answers with @NASAJPL_Edu on social media using the hashtag #NASAPiDayChallenge
- Pi Day: What's Going 'Round – Tell us what you're up to this Pi Day and share your stories and photos with NASA.
Standards-Aligned Lessons
- Pi in the Sky 5
- Pi in the Sky 4
- Pi in the Sky 3
- Pi in the Sky 2
- Pi in the Sky
- Pi in the Sky Challenge (slideshow for students)
- 18 Ways NASA Uses Pi – Whether it's sending spacecraft to other planets, driving rovers on Mars, finding out what planets are made of or how deep alien oceans are, pi takes us far at NASA. Find out how pi helps us explore space.
- Kepler-186f Travel Poster
- Video: First Interstellar Asteroid Wows Scientists
- Planet Pi
Facts and Figures
TAGS: Pi Day, Math, Science, Engineering, NASA Pi Day Challenge, K-12, Lesson, Activity, Slideshow, Mars, Jupiter, Exoplanets, Kepler, Kepler-186f, Juno, InSight, TESS, 'Oumuamua, asteroid, asteroids, NEO, Nearth Earth Object
Edu News | August 23, 2016
What We Did Over Your Summer Vacation
This summer, while many of us were sleeping in and avoiding heavy school work, lots of exciting things were happening in and around our solar system! Here's a guide to launching the 2016 school year right and turning those stellar events into educational connections from NASA.
Science on Fire
Here at home, on Earth, it is fire season in many places in the Northern Hemisphere. Fire season comes about with warmer temperatures, dry air, and dry brush. Once a fire gets started in these conditions, it can rapidly spread and become out of control, especially when high winds are involved. This summer has already witnessed some dangerous fires including the Sand Fire in Southern California and the Soberanes Fire near Big Sur on the Central California coast. Beyond the immediate threat from flames, smoke degrades air quality and burn scars leave hillsides vulnerable to rain-induced mudslides.
NASA satellites and airborne instruments are helping scientists better understand wildfires and their impacts on our changing climate. And in the immediate term, they are helping firefighters track wildfires and respond to people and structures in risk areas.
Check out JPL's latest Teachable Moment to find out more about how scientists are studying wildfires, what they're learning and why it's important. And get links to two new lessons for students in grades 3-12 that have students use NASA data, algebra and geometry to approximate burn areas, fire-spread rate and fire intensity. (You can also go straight to the new lessons at: Fired Up Over Math: Studying Wildfires from Space and Pixels on Fire)
And speaking of Earth science, find out how you can get a free bulletin board featuring posters and lithographs about NASA Earth science and missions for your classroom!
Greetings from Jupiter
On July 4, just in time for a fireworks spectacle, the Juno spacecraft went into orbit around Jupiter. Juno launched from Earth aboard a huge rocket and had been hurtling toward Jupiter for nearly five years. Getting into orbit around Jupiter was a real nail-biter here at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (which helps manage the mission) and we are all very happy everything went as planned. Juno's mission is to study the origin, core and magnetic fields of our solar system's largest planet. Juno will orbit Jupiter for only about 20 months before Jupiter's intense radiation environment takes a toll on the spacecraft.
Communicating with a spacecraft as far away as Juno is a challenge that involves a lot of planning and teamwork. Try out this new lesson for young learners that demonstrates this process and provides practice with number concepts, counting and geometry, and data collection in a concrete, active manner.
Wish you had your very own Juno spacecraft you could use to uncover secrets beneath Jupiter? Check out this easy-to-build Juno model that uses household objects and can be used in a game with friends and family!
Explore more about Juno with these related lessons and videos:
Edu News | July 1, 2016
A July 4th Show in Space! Juno Arrives at Jupiter
NASA is giving people around the world a reason to ooh and aah this July Fourth. At 8:18 p.m. PDT, as fireworks are streaming through the skies across the U.S., the Juno spacecraft will be taking the on-ramp to an orbit around Jupiter.
Can you calculate just how much Juno needs to slow down to get into orbit around Jupiter?
See the full problem set (optimized for screen readers and mobile devices) and answers, here
While maybe not as dramatic as a jet-powered landing on Mars, the Juno Orbit Insertion (the name for the process, also called JOI) requires that the spacecraft slow down just enough to not go zooming past Jupiter. As of Thursday, the spacecraft's fate rested on a series of 1s and Os as a command sequence made the 48-minute journey from a gargantuan antenna in Goldstone, California, to the spacecraft 534 million miles away.
While a successful orbit insertion is now largely out of mission controllers' hands, there will be no shortage of nail biting on July Fourth. With a five-year journey behind it and lofty goals ahead – which include peering through Jupiter's thick cloud cover to uncover clues about how our solar system was formed – Juno has a lot resting on what will amount to a 35-minute engine burn. And perhaps even bigger risks are still to come as Juno begins its 33.5 oblong orbits around Jupiter, which will bring the spacecraft closer than ever before to the planet's cloud tops – and to its lethal radiation.
To follow along on July 4 as Juno begins its journey into Jupiter's orbit, watch NASA TV live coverage beginning at 7:30 p.m. PDT.
For a mission countdown, images, facts about Jupiter and Juno and other resources, visit NASA's Solar System Exploration website.
And check out these educational activities for students and teachers from NASA/JPL Edu:
- Pi in the Sky: Gravity Grab - In this illustrated math problem, students calculate how much the Juno spacecraft needs to slow down to go into orbit about Jupiter. (See the full Pi in the Sky problem set with answers)
- Pi in the Sky: Jupiter Jockey - Students use the mathematical constant pi to calculate the distance Juno will travels in one orbit around Jupiter. (See the full Pi in the Sky problem set with answers)
- Exploring Jupiter Slideshow - Find out how many spacecraft have been to Jupiter so far and what they've discovered. Plus download a free poster!
- Powering Through the Solar System with Exponents - This educational activity has students use exponents and division to understand how the Juno spacecraft got to Jupiter using solar power.
- Why with Nye: Mission to Jupiter - In this video series, Bill Nye explains why NASA is sending a spacecraft to the most giant (and possibly most dangerous) planet in our solar system.
TAGS: Juno, Jupiter, JOI, Spacecraft, Mission, Events
Teachable Moments | January 13, 2016
Cruising to Jupiter: A Powerful Math Lesson
In the News
NASA's Juno mission, the first solar-powered mission to Jupiter, has become the farthest solar-powered spacecraft ever! Juno, and its eight science instruments designed to study the interior of Jupiter, has passed the mark previously held by the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission and reached a distance of 5.3 astronomical units from the sun (an astronomical unit is equal to the average distance between Earth and the sun – about 149.6 million kilometers). Using only power from the sun, Juno will complete the five-year trip to Jupiter in July 2016 and begin studying the solar system's most massive world in an attempt to better understand the origins of the planet, and in turn, our solar system.
What Made It Possible
Just as a bright source of light dims as you move away from it, sunlight becomes less intense the farther a spacecraft travels from the sun, limiting the amount of power that can be generated using solar cells. Previous missions that visited Jupiter, like Galileo, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, couldn't use solar power and instead used radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) to supply power.
Advances in solar panel efficiency along with improvements in the way spacecraft and their instruments use power have recently made solar power a viable option for spacecraft heading as far as Jupiter – though going beyond will require further technological advances.
Engineers designed Juno with three massive solar panels, each nearly 30 feet long. Combined, they provide Juno with 49.7 m2 of active solar cells. Once it reaches Jupiter, Juno will generate more than 400 watts of power, which may not sound like a lot, but it's an impressive feat at so great a distance. For comparison, Juno's solar panels can generate about 14 kilowatts near Earth.
Teach It
Juno's record-setting achievement translates into a powerful lesson in exponents.
Middle school students and other students working with exponents will find challenging, real-world applications related to the work being done here at NASA while addressing four Common Core Math standards:
- Grade 6: Expressions and Equations A.1 - "Write and evaluate numerical expressions involving whole-number exponents."
- Grade 6: Expressions and Equations A.2 - "Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for numbers."
- Grade 6: Expressions and Equations A.2.C - "Evaluate expressions at specific values of their variables. Include expressions that arise from formulas used in real-world problems. Perform arithmetic operations, including those involving whole-number exponents, in the conventional order when there are no parentheses to specify a particular order (Order of Operations)."
- Grade 8: Expressions and Equations A.1 - "Know and apply the properties of integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions. For example, 32 × 3-5 = 3-3 = 1/33 = 1/27."
Explore More!
- Juno mission website - News, resources and updates on NASA's mission to Jupiter.
- Eyes on the Solar System - Take a virtual journey to Jupiter with Juno (scroll to "Solar System Tours" and click on Juno).
- To Jupiter with JunoCam! - Find out how classrooms can participate in the Juno mission to Jupiter using the spacecraft's on-board educational camera.
- Infographic: Solar Power Explorers - This graphic shows how NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter became the most distant solar-powered explorer and influenced the future of space exploration powered by the sun.
TAGS: Juno, Jupiter, Exponents, Math, Lesson, Activity, Teachable Moment
Edu News | March 11, 2014
Take the 2014 Pi Day Challenge!
UPDATE - March 17, 2014: The pi challenge answer key is now available for download.
In honor of everyone's favorite mathematical holiday, Pi Day, which celebrates the mathematical constant 3.14 on March 14, NASA/JPL Edu has crafted a set of stellar middle- and high-school math problems to show students that pi is more than just a fancy number.
Pi is all over our skies! It helps power our spacecraft, keeps our Mars rovers' wheels spinning, lets us peer beneath the clouds on Jupiter and gives us new perspectives on Earth. Take part in the fun and see if your classroom can solve some of the same problems that real NASA scientists and engineers do.
Each pi-filled word problem gets a graphic treatment in this printable infographic (available in both poster-size and 8.5-by-11 handouts) that helps students visualize the steps they need to get to a solution. A companion answer key is also available below and walks students through each step of the solutions. It can be printed on the back of the problem-set infographic for an educational classroom poster.
"Pi in the Sky" Downloads:
- Poster - Download PDF (5 MB)
- Handouts - Download PDF (11 MB)
- Answers - Download PDF (9 MB)


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Cheap Miniature Golf Courses in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, situated on a barrier island in South Carolina between the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean, is among the top family vacation destinations in the U.S. Hosting almost 15 million visitors a year, Myrtle Beach is famous for its white sand beaches. But it also offers a wide range of attractions including an aquarium, amusement parks and an Imax theater.
Myrtle Beach is also home of the U.S. ProMiniGolf Association, so it's no surprise that it offers many options--and a lot of enthusiasm--for mini-golf. Its moderate climate—daytime temperatures average about 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter--means mini-golf can be enjoyed year-round.
Myrtle Beach offers more than two dozen major mini-golf courses, plus a number of smaller operators. Whether you choose by location, size, theme or degree of difficulty, there is a good choice for every taste or preference.
Themes include a broad range of choices, from pirate and jungle motifs to American pop culture icons such as Gilligan's Island and Jurassic Park 2. But price is also often an issue. And Myrtle Beach also delivers good value for cheap family fun or social competition among family and friends.
Best Deals
Take advantage of the best rate in town at Springmaid Beach Resort, where all-day privileges are priced at $7 for adults and $6 for children 4 to 10 as of 2010. Pirate's Watch Adventure Golf offers all-day play until 5 p.m. for $7.50 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under 1. After 5 p.m., the same prices apply to a single round.
Gilligan's Island Funland offers an all-day pass until 6 p.m. for $7.95. After 6 p.m., prices are $7.95 for adults and children older than 5. For children under 5, the price is $4.98.
At the Beach
Located on the beach at the southern end of Ocean Boulevard, Springmaid Beach Resort offers an 18-hole mini-golf course complemented by amenities that include 27 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, a 1,060-square-foot Springmaid Fishing Pier and two family-friendly restaurants—Marlin's Buffet and The Pier Cafe. Single-round mini-golf prices are $6 for adults and $5 for children 4 to 10. Children under 4 play free.
Located one block from the beach, Capt. Hook's Adventure Golf features two 18-hole courses 1. The facility offers a number of animated features popular with children, such as a hologram of Tinker Bell and a mountain to climb. Single-round prices are $9 for adults and $8 for children 4 to 10. An all-day pass is $15 for both adults and children.
Major Players
Several large operators offer multiple courses at state-of-the-art facilities. Cancun Lagoon Golf, which includes a trio of 18-hole courses that feature indoor-outdoor play and three levels of difficulty, features a Mayan-themed pyramid with "thunder and lightning" effects, as well as talking Mayan gods 2. Prices for adults and children are $9 for the first round and $2 for an additional round. Children under 4 play free. Check the operator's website for coupons. The same company also operates Molten Mountain and Mutiny Bay, which feature similar pricing.
Treasure Island Golf and Spy Glass are operated by the same owner and built around themes inspired by the work of author Robert Louis Stevenson. Treasure Island features a 400-year-old oak tree. Spy Glass features two waterfalls and caves. Pricing is $9 for adults and $7 for children 5 to 10. Children under 5 play free. An all-day pass is $12. The owners of Capt. Hook's Adventure Golf also operate Jurassic Golf, which offers two dinosaur-themed, 18-hole courses 1.
Fun Themes
Jungle Lagoon, featuring waterfalls, caves and an assortment of lifelike animals, includes two 18-hole courses 2. Special amenities include a 1,000-square-foot covered patio with picnic tables and a panoramic view of Myrtle Beach from a lookout. Per-round prices are $8 for adults and $6.50 for children 5 to 12 and seniors over 60. All-day rates are $9.50 for adults and $8.50 for children.
Buccaneer Bay, located across from Ocean Lakes Campground, features two 18-hole courses and a pirate theme that includes a partial replica of a tall ship and a cave with pirates and skeletons. All-day pricing until 6 p.m. is $10 for adults and children. After 6 p.m., it's $9 for adults and $7 for children 11 and under. Children under 3 play free. Buccaneer Bay is open from March until October.
Take advantage of the best rate in town at Springmaid Beach Resort, where all-day privileges are priced at $7 for adults and $6 for children 4 to 10 as of 2010. An all-day pass is $15 for both adults and children. Pirate's Watch Adventure Golf offers all-day play until 5 p.m. for $7.50 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under.
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The Outbreak of a New Disease in Irele Ondo State
When the Ebola outbreak began in March 2014, the response of individual countries was slow. The World Health Organisation was criticised for its slow response in championing the fight against the Ebola virus disease (EVD). Over one year later, ebola no longer makes headlines, Nigeria did a brilliant job at dealing with the spread of […]More


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I've got a setup with a couple of WiFi-2-IR GC units; one for the media closet and one for the TV/Soundbar.
From time to time, seemingly randomly, one of the two will drop link and show up as Red in the connection status within the iRule app. I'll be using the app, no issues, then a few minutes later I'll try to change channels and it won't work (red on one GC gateway). Waiting 5 to 30 minutes usually "fixes" it, but there's got to be a better way.
Restarting the app/rebooting the tablet doesn't guarantee the link returns, nor does cycling power on the GC unit.
Anyone know why this happens?
Anyone know of a way to "force" the app and the gateway to re-negotiate their interface?


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Monday, August 25, 2008
a noun, a verb, and P.O.W.
how does john mccain answer the charge that he's out of touch with the average american because he owns...well, because he can't remember how many houses he owns? (it's somewhere between seven and ten.) why not use the answer that works for every situation...
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- AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 at 11:59 AM
I have been thinking the same thing -- rudy:9/11::mccain:pow.ReplyDelete
It's the equivalent of Bill O'Reilly screaming "shut up! shut up!" and cutting the mic. (Which he loves to do to 9/11 family members.)
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If you're looking for a way to save some money, the best area to start may be your own bedroom. A ceiling fan is a great and smart chouce for helping save energy and money. It's not too difficult to put together and can be a great addition to your home.
So with this tutorial, you'll be finding out how to install a fan in your home easily. So good luck, pay attention, and be safe. Enjoy!