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I happen to come across these pictures and knew I had to post them. What a great visual example of how something that a typical child would not even think twice about can affect our kids so much! Even a simple Sparkler on a cake!
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So true! It's the little things that can be a big deal. People who don't live it, don't get it. Flushing public toilets (we don't!), smells, people singing, etc., are just a few of our "little things". Great blog!


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Due to their speed, data density, and versatility, optical metrology tools play important roles in today's high-speed industrial manufacturing applications. Handbook of Optical Dimensional Metrology provides useful background information and practical examples to help readers understand and effectively use state-of-the-art optical metrology methods.
The book first builds a foundation for evaluating optical measurement methods. It explores the many terms of optical metrology and compares it to other forms of metrology, such as mechanical gaging, highlighting the limitations and errors associated with each mode of measurement at a general level. This comparison is particularly helpful to current industry users who operate the most widely applied mechanical tools.
The book then focuses on each application area of measurement, working down from large area to medium-sized to submicron measurements. It describes the measurement of large objects on the scale of buildings, the measurement of durable manufactured goods such as aircraft engines and appliances, and the measurement of fine features on the micron and nanometer scales. In each area, the book covers fast, coarse measures as well as the finest measurements possible. Best practices and practical examples for each technology aid readers in effectively using the methods.
Requiring no prior expertise in optical dimensional metrology, this handbook helps engineers and quality specialists understand the capabilities and limitations of optical metrology methods. It also shows them how to successfully apply optical metrology to a vast array of current engineering and scientific problems.
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Optical Metrology Overview, Kevin Harding
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Metrology of Large Parts, H. Philip Stahl
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Phase-Shifting Systems and Phase-Shifting Analysis, Qingying Hu
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White-Light Interference 3D Microscopes, Joanna Schmit
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When I first saw the Cricut Cake [Scrapbook.com|Amazon.com for $297] at CHA last January, I thought it was an extraordinary idea. Essentially, Provo Craft took their very popular Cricut paper die cutting machine, and turned it into a food-safe one that could cut out shapes from sheets of sugar gum paste. Visions of being the biggest rock star of all the moms in school, and of birthday parties with the fanciest (homemade) cupcakes, filled my head and made me smile.
This was going to be cool, and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and test it.
The Cricut Cake comes with the 'Cake Basics' cartridge, a food safe cutting mat, and a booklet that I found helpful. I should mention that I've never before laid hands on an electronic die cutting machine, so this was my very first time and I was up and ready to use it in minutes. I really appreciated how easy it was. I also appreciate that the cartridges will work for this machine as well as the paper ones.
To use this machine you simply place a sheet of very thin sugar gum paste onto the mat using a plentiful amount of shortening. The shortening keeps the sheet stuck to the mat, but it also seems to prevent cracking and breaking as the designs are cut.
I liked that I could ask it to cut one thing, then another, then another and it kept track of where I was on the sheet. I found this helpful when I wanted to program in a single shape (just to test) before programming in multiples. I'm also glad they have the plastic cover to protect the control panel. More than once I found I had a shortening covered finger and would have greased-up my keys!
So what do I think? Well above you can see the images that are in the 'basic' cartridge that was included with the machine. I like a lot of them, but imagining how I want to use it, I see a lot more cartridges would be needed to cover birthdays and holiday school celebrations. They have some cartridges designed for cakes, but for my small baked goods I have not seen any one cartridge that covers the range of images I want. I hope they add one made more for cookies and cupcakes!
I maintain that this is very cool – and truly if you know how to decorate cakes you could do amazing things. I don't decorate fancy cakes. I don't see myself making a fondant covered multi-tier cake that I can add the fancy decorations to. I see myself doing cupcakes and cookies (homemade or store bought) with a single image placed atop them. Some of the images look better than others, and size truly matters. Too big and it looks odd, too small and it's lost. Getting this right will take some practice. On more than one occasion I cut out shapes and then saved them for a few days before applying. This worked out perfectly, especially when I didn't want to have a car full of frosting covered treats making a mess, but would rather put both frosting and die cut down once at my destination.
Above are some cookies I purchased and decorated (frosting and a sugar gum paste cut-out) for a scrapbooking class I taught. The students thought it was cool – edible die cuts! That said, we all agreed the gum paste tastes like eating cardstock. Now, in my experiments, I have found that if you let it set (on the cookie, cupcake, etc) for a day or two it softens to the point that you can not taste it, and when eating it is like the image is a part of the frosting, not a separate treat. So keep that in mind if you're not wanting people to pick them off and say "yuck".
This may sound silly, but I expected adding these die cuts to make my baking treats amazing. They don't. I find myself wondering if paper punches would give me equally lovely results, or if I should try adding sprinkles and more decorations to my baked goods when I use the Cricut Cake machine. I will need to do more experiments to decide for sure.
Above is my pink sheet of sugar gum paste. Just like the other two (in my $18 package) I did everything by the instructions. It did not matter. This sheet, no matter how I tried, tore to pieces when cut. I admit it could have been errors on my part, yet I really don't think so. This makes me wonder about the consistency and quality of the pre-made sheets they sell. I am shocked at how expensive the sugar gum paste is ($18 for a package of three 10×10 sheets) and how limited the colors Provo Craft offers are. In short, I find myself understanding how some Cricut customers love the products, but have strong negative feelings about the expense of it all.
On the up-side, my young children loved decorating their treats with the shapes and were able to be involved in the process. For them to be so involved was fun for all of us, and a definite plus for the Cricut Cake machine. Where sprinkles and other small things can make such a huge mess, there was virtually no mess letting them apply the cut shapes.
My conclusion? Unless you know how to decorate cakes at a professional level, run a bakery and want little toppers for your frosted cookies,or are for some other reason turning out tons of decorated goodies, I'd hold off or go in with a few people and share a machine.
Will the price come down? Will there be some more cartridges to choose from designed for decorating small treats? I have more questions, and I want to keep trying and improving my skills with this tool. I am going to try rolling out and making my own sugar gum paste sheets, play with layering cut out images, and seeing if I can bring the price per treat down a whole lot more.
I will re-visit the Cricut Cake in a few months and share more ideas, and let you know how it's going.
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Time: July 11, 2018 at 6pm to January 4, 2019 at 7pm
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The Gokyo valley Trek is a travel adventure taking the tourists to the Gokyo Valley of Everest region which is the home of the highest hill of the world Gokyo Ri and several Himalayan r lakes collectively known as Gokyo Lakes. The Gokyo Lakes region are the one of the highest altitude wetlands and freshwater lake system designated as a Ramsar Site. There are total 19 Gokyo Lakes in the Gokyo valley and all of them are freshwater system. There is a small village named a Gokyo on the foothills of Gokyo Ri along the eastern short of Gokyo Cho Lake. It is small village that caters the tourists which normally closes at winter due to extreme cold and snow fall. The Gokyo Ri is the highest hill of 5357 meters that have the proud height to look straight at Mount Everest. The Gokyo valley Trek is a trekking in the gokyo valley traversing through delightful valleys, crystal clear blue and green lakes, world's biggest ice glacier called ngozumpa glacier dominated by nearest mountains of Everest Himalaya range.
After a 35 minutes flight from Kathmandu landing at Lukla's tiny airstrip, the adventure really begins. We spend the next few days trekking and interacting amongst the mountain people also known as Sherpa's, we stay at local lodges and trek into the heartland of their villages. Everything is organized in conjunction with local Sherpa guides. Along the trek, we will pass Buddhist monasteries with the views of Everest and other snow towering mountains getting closer by the day. We will have rest days in the villages of Namche bazaar that will allow us to explore the region and acclimatize, which is very important. After trekking to Gokyo Ri (5,483 m), we return at a leisurely pace back to Namche and Lukla for our flight back to Kathmandu.
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Private school gets PR firm to lobby TD on cuts
ONE of the country's most exclusive fee-paying schools is using a PR firm to lobby TDs against cutting the state subsidy to private schools.
St Andrew's College in Booterstown, Dublin, is using Dublin-based PR firm Paul White and Associates to contact TDs who support reducing the €100m given to private schools.
In an email, Mr White says: "I am a communications consultant and one of my clients is St Andrew's College."
However, both Mr White and the school claim he is representing the school for free, and Mr White says his daughter is a pupil in St Andrew's.
The email was sent to Meath East Labour TD Dominic Hannigan, who had been speaking about the subsidy on television and radio programmes.
"We have noted, with some concern, some of the comments made by some deputies relating to fee-paying schools and the state subvention," it reads.
"We have reflected on the matter and believe that we have a number of valid points to make concerning some of these comments.
"In short we believe that only part of the economic/commercial aspects of the matter have been publicised.
"We would welcome the opportunity of meeting with you to discuss the matter and our concerns."
It is signed off "Paul White, White and Associates" and includes the company's contact information.
Arthur Godsil, St Andrew's principal, also said no money had changed hands. Annual fees for the school are €6,200.
Education Minister Ruairi Quinn is considering reducing to the subsidy as part of budget cutbacks, and numerous Labour TDs and ministers are in favour of such a cut.
Mr Quinn's department has carried out an audit of the payments to 55 private schools, and the controversy first erupted last month when Labour junior minister Alan Kelly said "the days of being able to give €96m-€100m to private schools is going to come to an end". It led to some Fine Gael TDs defending private schools. Some claimed reducing the subsidy would close some schools, and the State would pick up the tab.
While acknowledging that Mr White said he was not paid, Mr Hannigan said he had been contacted by state schools who had to do their own lobbying.
"On Monday I had a principal of a state school in with me at 8pm, in his own time, asking about cuts to his school," Mr Hannigan said.
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Black History Month Celebrations come to Culver City
February is Black History Month in the United States and Martin Feinberg, Realtor, is glad to see that Culver City is offering two ways for community members to celebrate African American culture and diversity. West Los Angeles College is holding a Black Matters exhibition throughout the month of February and STAR Education is holding its 18th Annual STAR African American Art Festival on February 24. Both events are free to the public.
The Black Matters exhibition is located at West Los Angeles College on 9000 Overland Ave. in Culver City. According to the press release it will display "the works of 11 prominent and outstanding black artists, including Charles Mingus III, Fred Eversley, Holley Tempo, June Edmonds and local Culver City artist Pamela Smith Hudson. Other featured artists include Benny Andrews, Sharon Barnes, Lavialle Campbell, George Evans, Michael Massenburg, and Willie Middlebrook."
Molly Barnes and Pamela Smith Hudson are curating the exhibit. Barnes is an art dealer, curator, radio personality, and artist in residence at West Los Angeles. She often coordinates free exhibits and lectures that are open to the public.
Hudson teaches painting and mixed media courses at LACMA and Otis. Some of her work is currently on display at the event.
Parking for the event is available in the Parking Structure directly next to the gallery for $2 but exact change is necessary to access it.
The other event taking place within the Culver City Real Estate area for Black History Month is the STAR African American Art Festival. This festival is meant to "celebrate diversity and culture" and will include African drumming and dancing, a BBQ, local vendors, children's art exhibits, games, live entertainment, and interactive art projects. Artwork from local artists will also be available for purchase.
The Festival will take place on Saturday February 24 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entrance to the outdoor event is free but tours of STAR Eco Station—an environmental science museum and exotic wildlife rescue facility—are $6 for kids 16 and under, $7 for Seniors, and $8 for adults.
The STAR exhibit will be held at 10101 Jefferson Blvd in Culver City. Visit starinc.org and ecostation.org for more information.
Martin Feinberg, Culver City Realtor encourages residents to support these and other Culver City area events this month.


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Did you know that February is National Canned Food Month? Jewel-Osco is helping celebrate the fact that "Cans Get You Cooking!" This is a good time to stock up on canned fruits, vegetables, beans and soups, as you're going to see great sale prices all month long on canned goods. Having canned foods on hand at home and keeping your "cantry" well-stocked with cooking staples helps you put nutritious meals together quickly.
I like cooking with cans, because they reduce preparation time so much — a must on busy nights when our family is headed to scouts, sports, and other activities. Cooking with cans is budget-friendly too.
Here's one of my favorite slow-cooker recipes to make. Aside from opening cans and dumping them into your slow cooker, there's no food prep whatsoever — you can have this simmering in a pot in less than five minutes!
This is one of those simple, crowd-pleasing recipes that has my kids reaching for the ladle to pour themselves a second bowl…
Ridiculously Easy 5-Minute Tortilla Soup
- Two 9.75oz. cans white chunk chicken breast
*You can also use leftover chicken or pork — it's just as good!
- One 25oz. can hominy (don't let this scare you if you've never cooked with it. Hominy is puffed corn, and it's very hearty in this dish!)
- One 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- One 15.25oz can kernel corn
- One 10oz. can enchilada sauce
- One 15oz. can black beans
- One 15.5oz. can chili beans
- One 14.5oz. can diced tomatoes
- One packet taco seasoning
For serving: Tortilla chips and shredded cheese (we like cheddar or pepper jack)
Open and dump all ingredients into a slow cooker. You do not need to drain any of the cans — the liquid in each can goes right into the soup. (This takes less than 5 minutes!) Stir lightly to mix all ingredients and cover. Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high.
If you're really time-crunched, you can cook this on the stovetop instead: Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. I find that the slow cooker does a better job of infusing all of the flavors together though.
To serve, crumble a small handful of tortilla chips into soup bowl before ladling soup. Sprinkle soup with cheese and garnish with chips before serving. Salt and pepper to taste.
This recipe makes about ten 1 1/2 cup servings (though good luck having just one bowl!) In our house, this will feed our family of five for dinner with just enough left for my husband and I to enjoy for lunch later in the week.
On days I know our family is going to be very busy, I like to throw this meal together right after breakfast. I'll turn on the slow cooker and let it cook all day long. There's a sense of contentment knowing that a healthy dinner will be on the table no matter how busy our evening plans turn out to be.
This is a great, easy recipe for entertaining too — try it instead of chili!
I always have these ingredients in our pantry as I stock up on them whenever they're on sale. Why not head down to Jewel-Osco and pick up these ingredients today?
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Inspired by James Martin. I served it with steamed vegetables. This portion serves 4 but it was so good we had seconds and finished it all just between the two of us.
2 tbsp olive oil
250 gm of mince
1 onion chopped
2 small clove of garlic
1 chilli chopped
1 aubergine (sliced and fried till brown)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
half a chicken stock cube
mint chopped
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50 gm of butter
25 gm of flour
10 ml milk
150 gm cheddar cheese
1 eggs
Heat the olive oil. Fry the sliced aubergine till brown. Drain on kitchen a paper.
Next fry the onion, garlic and chilli. Next add the mince and brown. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock and spices. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chopped mint. Pour into a casserole dish.
Next the cheese sauce. Melt the butter. Add the flour. Stir. Gradually add the milk and keep stirring to remove any lumps. Gently simmer for a few minutes until you get a smooth roux. Add the cheese and seasonings. Take the pan off the heat and add the egg. Stir and pour over the mince. Bake for 15 minutes at gas mark 7.


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Or so says Josiah. He has been challenged in this course, and I think it's largely because his math skills are not at the level he needs in order to do the work easily. Then again, there's always that pesky matter of significant figures – something I myself have a hard time understanding. We call them sig figs for short, and we all (Jessica, Josiah, and I) hate them.
Now I am faced with a real dilemma on Josiah's grades. Since I lost all his school records for the past year and a half, I either need to guess at what his scores for were for the first nine chemistry modules, or have him retake the tests. I think he would totally freak out if I asked him to do that, BUT he would probably make higher scores than he did the first time around.
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Arturo Chavez was born in 1949 in Embudo, New Mexico. Raised amid the spectacular vistas of Northern New Mexico, Chavez is dedicated to preserving the landscape by painting it.
Chavez painted throughout his youth, but did not turn to art as a full-time career until the 1980s. Since then, he has received international recognition for his landscapes with exhibitions in the US Embassies in Russia, Croatia and Guyana.
Chavez' work is housed in the permanent collections of New Mexico State University, Bernalillo County Courthouse, The Santa Fe Capitol Collection, the Taos National Guard, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and the Eiteljorg Museum of Western Art in Indianapolis, IN. His work is also featured in the corporate collections of Ebner International in Linz, Austria, Fuji Electric in Japan and the Burlington Northern Railway.


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A cordial welcome at the Pinzger in Tux!
We like to welcome you in our family owned hotel in the centre of Tux-Finkenberg.
Within 150 metres of walking distance you will find the cable car station of the Eggalmbahnen one of the entries to the ski area Ski Zillertal 3000.
You will find the perfect starting point for your summer vacation or winter holiday in our cozy hotel.
Whether you like to be active (in summer as well as in winter) or if you are looking for quiet moments and relaxation
– in the hotel "Pinzger" you will surely find everything suiting your needs.
Pinzger in Tux: active holidays for the whole family
Fans of wintersport will be happy to spend their holiday in the region of Tux-Finkenberg.
You are provided with all the infrastructure you need to have to enjoy your vacation best.
Skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing, cross country skiing – there is no place for time to be bored.
For more cozy hours you can take a hike in the winterwonderland of Tux, e.g. with snowshoes, or going for a curling play.
In summer you are located in the heart of hking – the Zillertal Alps offer various routes.
If you like walks along alpine meadows or if you are heading for the summit, you will find what you are looking for in Tux.
Of course bicycle fans, with electricity or without, will find the ideal terms for their sport.
Spend some time on our homepage and save the best offer for your holiday!
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K, ive never done this, Blogging, i have to admit, i feel cooler already, and a sense that im giving back to a music community that supported me. i didnt really know what to call my post, so im going with something simple and to the point…… Mixed Bag!
Here is a free give away from Local homie's Expendable Youth, holdin it down for Mad Decent here in Vancouver……look out for some big co-labs and originals from these dudes
This is just a great dubstep tune from Mashur & Kevlar, its got the perfect balance of deep and heavy vibes, gonna be coming out on Play Me.
Posting both these from local homie, Sleepy Tom, seems this dude is crushin it.
good latin jazz vibes from Mackboogaloo, digging, like the the moombah feel with out the standard moombah percussion, great afro-cuban jazz vibes
some deep future bass moombah from Buzz A Buzz, cool sound, good vibes for sure
This dude has a wack load of great jazzy stuff, real interesting page, check him out


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Skyscanner is a platform that has been carefully crafted through the efforts of individuals from over 50 nationalities. And as a result, in 49 of the different countries that we are present in we attract over 1 million users per year, and have experienced high growth across markets such as Brazil and Korea. Additionally, over 65 of the countries that Skyscanner operates in turn-over at least $10 million in Total Transaction Value.
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Skyscanner users are curious about travel, but they also have interests outside of travel including green living, health and fitness, food, and the arts. Therefore, whether you are a travel brand, or just looking to reach users with travel intent, we have the users and targeting options required to help you to reach your objectives.
Additionally, Skyscanner users operate across the path to purchase. Whilst we have strong search to exit ratio, more than 53 million sessions are accumulated yearly across our inspirational content pages; and the use of 'Search Everywhere', to discover where you could go next, accounts for 3.7% of all events. And after consuming content, 17.6% users go on to consume more content, and 5.5% go on to perform a search.
As well as having users on-site, Skyscanner communicates with 4.9 million global users weekly via email. These emails highlight destinations to visit, deals, and our partnerships; and they are an invaluable part of Skyscanner advertising - particularly if you are looking to reach individuals pre-purchase, or during their inspiration phase.
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Intl. Surface Finishing Academy announces one day technical sessions to be held in Monterrey, Mexico.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monterrey, Mexico The International Surface Finishing Academy is pleased to announce a one day technical session to be held on October 10, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Airport hotel in in Monterrey, Mexico. The event is sponsored by Brunnen Industrial of Monterrey, and will include experts from around North America who will be presenting educational training sessions for the metal finishing industry.
Speakers are scheduled to discuss topics including; Principles & Practice of Pretreatment, Alkaline Zinc Plating, Chromate Conversion Coatings & Passivates, Principles & Practices of Waste Water Treatment, How to buy commodities for Plating, Plating Equipment Design, Selection of Rectifiers, and Masking made easy for Metal Finishing. Presenters include Brunnen Industrial, Haviland USA, Net Global, SIAT, American Plating Power and Echo Supply.
"This is an unprecedented event for not only the Surface Finishing Academy – but for Monterrey as well. Very little training is offer directly to the metal finishing industry inside of Mexico, and it has always been a goal of ours to make this type of education available to Mexicans in their country and in their native language, and we are very happy to team up with Brunnen Industrial to make this happen", said Paul Fisher, director of the International Surface Finishing Academy.
The Surface Finishing Academy is an organization committed to the advancement and facilitation of education in the Surface Finishing Industry. Their curriculum has included programs in Powder Coating, Electroplating, Waste Water Pollution Prevention, Anodizing, Precision Cleaning Technology, and many other areas that comprise the Surface Finishing sector.
Brunnen Industrial is a full line chemical and equipment distributor for the plating and powder coating, industry in Mexico with manufacturing, offices and warehousing located in Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Silao, and Cuernavaca. Brunnen is an official distributor for Haviland USA plating, pretreatment and waste treatment chemistry and actively works as representatives for KCH Services, American Plating Power, Echo Engineering, Witt Liners, and the Walgren Company throughout Mexico.
For more information and questions about the technical sessions please contact Paul Fisher of the Surface Finishing Academy at (828) 429-2618 USA, (415) 100-8282 in Mexico, email@example.com; and Gustavo Valez of Brunnen Industrial at (81) 88 6400 88 Ext. 4852, firstname.lastname@example.com


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Why Choose Our Destination?
Vancouver's energy continues to inspire meeting and incentive guests from around the world. From the moment visitors arrive, they know they're in a special city – a feeling that intensifies after they check in to their cosmopolitan hotels, dine in award-winning restaurants and soak in the unparalleled view of the sparkling Pacific Ocean, soaring Coastal Mountains and the 14-mile pedestrian seawall. Our LEED Platinum certified Vancouver Convention Centre features 466,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed function space, and is hands-down one of the most beautiful convention centres in the world. But our city is more than its exquisite natural surroundings and convenient downtown core. Vancouver is unlike any destination in which you've planned a meeting or event. Our unified hospitality community has been praised by industry leaders around the world, and because we all have similar goals we are committed to providing you with a seamless Vancouver experience. From the moment you start planning your event, you gain access to a city-spanning, experienced team whose objective is the same: to make your job easy and your meeting a lasting success.
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- Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
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- Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
67.59 km from city center
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With our harbourfront location and breathtaking views, the Vancouver Convention Centre offers one of the most beautiful settings in the world, with a combined total of 466,500 square feet of meeting, exhibition, ballroom, and plenary theatre space.
- Exhibit Space29,378 sq. mTotal meeting space198,837 sq. m
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At the Vancouver Convention & Visitors Bureau we strive daily to exceed all of our customers' expectations. Whether it's through our Vancouver's Service Edge program or in association with the Best Cities Global Alliance, our commitment is to help make your job as meeting professionals easy & ensure Vancouver hosts your best meeting ever! COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES FOR MEETING PLANNERS Tourism Vancouver offers the following services completely free of charge: Our Sales Team will: • Prepare a customized bid book for the local organizing committee and/or meeting planner • Assist with creation of a multimedia bid presentation • Source appropriate conference venues and hotels • Connect you with a company that will manage room reservations • Suggest unique off-site venues and social tour programs • Suggest relevant locally based suppliers • Give advice on taxes, customs, and immigration • Coordinate site inspections trips with complimentary/discounted airfare and accommodation* Our Convention Services Team will: • Assign a dedicated manager to assist in the planning of the event • Help encourage attendance by exhibiting at prior year's meeting • Prepare requests for proposals or referrals for suppliers • Create custom ads, e-newsletters, web banners, microsites • Provide collateral pieces; posters, maps, bookmarks, postcards • Provide access to our online image gallery and b-roll footage • Encourage delegates to "Show Your Badge" to receive exclusive discounts from member businesses *Subject to certain conditions, polices and availability. Contact us to find out more: www.tourismvancouver.com/meetings/contact-us


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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Schwarcz on Transactional Lawyers and Shadow Banking
Lawyers in the Shadows: The Transactional Lawyer in a World of Shadow Banking, by Steven L. Schwarcz, Duke University - School of Law, was recently posted on SSRN. Here is the abstract:
This article, which is based on the author's keynote address at an April 5, 2013 conference at American University Washington College of Law on "Transactional Lawyering: Theory, Practice, & Pedagogy," examines the role of transactional lawyers in a world of shadow banking. By reducing the dominance of banks as financial intermediaries, shadow banking has transformed the financial system, causing transactional lawyers to face an array of novel issues. This article focuses on one of those issues: to what extent should transactional lawyers address the potential systemic consequences of their client's actions? First, the article shows that the legal system itself inadvertently enables or requires firms operating as shadow banks to engage in uniquely risky behavior, without protecting against the resulting systemically risky externalities. That finding, in turn, broadens the legal ethics inquiry to two issues: what duty should transactional lawyers have to try to improve the legal system to protect against those externalities, and what duty should transactional lawyers have to try to prevent those externalities, assuming the legal system is not improved.


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The Nolichucky is in an incredibly beautiful, deep, mountain gorge that offers lots of great play, especially within the first few miles. The Noli's punch is at the beginning, then it mellows out to a mostly class III run allowing ample opportunity to enjoy the scenery. The gorge is remote with the only opportunity to walk out by a railroad track that parallels the river.
Between Poplar, North CArolina, and Unaka Springs, Tennessee the Nolichucky River Gorge provides one of the more scenic and technical whitewater trips in the Southern United States, due in large part to its constant (and often rapid) fluctuations.
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The naturally flowing Nolichucky River is a popular whitewaterrafting and canoeing destination having stretches of both whitewater areas and calm water. Rainfall upstream around Mount Mitchell makes the upper section rapids ever more impressive with significant rain causing extremely big water and un-runnable routes in otherwise ordinary areas.
White water rafting on the Nolichucky River is an experience that challenges rafters with wavy rapids in an impressive wilderness setting. The Unaka Mountains provide an incredible backdrop as you paddle from North Carolina into Tennessee in the steepest river gorge east of the Mississippi.


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Rockport Men's Dressports Plaintoe Black Shoe K57950 9.5 UK , 44 EU , 10 US
Black leather dress shoe Oak Circle plaintoe. Well-cushioned EVA footbed and a padded collar and tongue.
List Price: £90.00
Price: £74.99
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Black leather dress shoe Oak Circle plaintoe. Well-cushioned EVA footbed and a padded collar and tongue.
List Price: £90.00
Price: £74.99
Black , Dressports , K57950 , Men's , Plaintoe , Rockport , Shoe
The sizes listed ARE NOT UK SIZES BUT AMERICAN! Sooooooooooooo upset as I purchased these as a Christmas present for my father, who lives in Australia. At first I was so happy that they arrived the day before my flight…however as I was about to pack them, I noticed the packaging said 'US 8' and I had ordered a 'UK 8'.
I immediately emailed Amazon customer service and received a reply stating that there was a misprint on not only the box but also inside the shoe!
So in good faith, I have lugged them to Australia and yesterday my father's joy at receiving these shoes was quickly replaced with one of absolute disappointment and frustration all round upon finding that the shoes did not fit!
Now I have to pack them back in the suitcase for their long journey home and my Dad did not get the Christmas present he sought!
The product info is misleading as is the customer service!
I ordered a pair of Rockport shoes size UK10, they were delivered via Prime the very next day, unfortuntely when I opened them they were in fact a size US10 as some of the other reviews had mentioned so I had to send them back as that is a size too small (a shame as they looked wonderful)
I then ordered these pair of Rockport shoes and this time I tried to trick the system by ordering a pair of size 11 in the hope they would send me the US11 which would be perfect for me.
Unfortunately they sent me a pair of US 11.5 which were far too big – so I have had to send these back too, do they even look at the sizes when picking the orders or is it just a lucky dip!!!!?????
Its a shame that Amazon (or Javari who fullfill the order) in relation to footwear dont seem to be able to organise a drinking session in an off license as every other shopping experience with Amazon has been really good.
I would not recommend buying footwear of Amazon to anyone.
Extremely chuffed with this purchase – just like the product image, this is a smart, durable pair of shoes which look good with either dark trousers or jeans. No quibbles on the sizing either – I ordered a UK 13 and that's what I got – a perfect fit. Rockport quality and they look great.


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Les Amis Residential services comprises of fourteen registered properties across the Island. All but one of these properties is rented either through Housing Trusts such as Le Vaux and Andium or through private landlords. The residents currently living within this service are men and women who range in age from 18 to 80+ years.
Our properties range from a one-bedroom flat to six-bedroomed houses. One of our main aims is to offer a homely environment where the residents feel free to express themselves and make real choices that affect their lives. By empowering the individuals we support, the Les Amis residential service helps residents learn the necessary life skills to enable them to participate in, and contribute to, their local communities as valued members of society.
The residents, with support from staff, are involved in the day to day decisions of running their own homes.
Our residential services provide for the varied and complex needs of our residents and are staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. The Operations Manager oversees over 90 members of staff, including six of the Registered Managers who oversee either one or two residential properties. Les Amis' dedicated staff teams provide professional support for all residents, striving to ensure they lead lives as positive and fulfilling as possible.
Les Amis employs a diverse group of staff from all walks of life with the aim to provide positive role models to our equally diverse group of residents.
Les Amis work closely with families, carers and other professionals in order to encourage open communication and ensure that we provide a package of care that meets the specific needs of the individuals being supported.
Les Amis provides a high quality and standard of care. All fourteen residential properties are registered with the States of Jersey Health Minister and are inspected twice a year by the Professional and Care Regulations Team (PCRT).
Les Amis work within the legislation relevant to registration including;
All staff employed by Les Amis complete a mandatory six week induction programme and a bespoke package of training relevant to the individuals they will be supporting.
Helping people to fulfil their potential is fulfilling in itself, which makes working with our residents deeply rewarding. If you'd like to find out more, just fill in the boxes below and upload your CV. We'll then be in touch.


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The largest city of Gujarat, Ahmedabad has earned a reputation and recognition for its textile industry. Due to rapid growth in textile industry, it has earned a tile as the Manchester of the East. There are quite a few interesting places in and around Ahmedabad.
Budget Hotels in Ahmedabad
There are good budget hotels in Ahmedabad. Some of them are DRH Regency (Tariff – Rs.1500), Hotel Madhuvan (Tariff – Rs.1,000), Hotel Damjis (Tariff – Rs.1700) and Hotel Marshall (Tariff –1900).
The official language Ahmedabad is Gujarati. The other languages spoken include Hindi and English.
Events in Ahmedabad
One of the Important Festivals of Ahmedabad is Uttarayana (January).
Places to See in Ahmedabad
There are several places of tourist attraction in Ahmedabad. Some of the places include Lake Kankaria (4 kms from Ahmedabad),Bhadra Fort (7.5 kms from Ahmedabad),Dada Hari Vav (18 kms from Ahmedabad),Shaking Minarets (8 kms from Ahmedabad),Akshardham Temple (7 kms from Ahmedabad),Sidi Sayed Mosque(18 kms from Ahmedabad) and Kankaria Lake (3 kms from Ahmedabad).
How to Get There
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is located 15 kms away from the city. The airport is situated 8 km from Ahmedabad railway junction.
Ahmedabad railway junction is also called as Kalupur Station. The railway line connects to major destinations of Gujarat. The other stations in Ahmedabad include Maninagar,Vatva, Gandhigram, Asarva, Chandlodia, Kali gam, Vastrapur, Sabarmati, Sarkhej, Naroda and Aaml.
Ahmedabad has buses well connected to all the major destinations of Gujarat. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers are Shrinath Travel Agency, Angel Tours & Travels and Jay Bhavani Travels. Avail of bus ticket offers from Ticketgoose.com when you book your tickets online.
Located on the fringes of the Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, Mahuva is a small town known for its coconut tree plantations and mild weather. Placed in the Saurashtra region, Mahuva is known as the 'Kashmir of Gujarat' due to its semi-arid climate. Mahuva is located at sea-level and has a seaside beach. The most famous tourist attraction is the historically significant Bhavani temple. Mahuva thrives on the agriculture and is also well known for its groundnuts, raw onions and wooden toys.
Places to Stay
There are good budget hotels in Mahuva. Some of them are Hotel Blue Diamond and Hotel Heaven.
The official language of Mahesana is Gujarati. Hindi is the other language that is spoken here.
The Garba festival is celebrated in Mahesana during the period of Navratri in October each year. Over a period of nine days, dancers in traditional attire perform the Garba dance. Every Saturday, residents on Mahuva head to the Timbi Hanuman temple to seek blessings.
Places of Interest
There are several places of tourist attraction in Mahuva. Some of the places include the Bhavani Mata Mandir, the Bhavani beach, Gandhi Bagh, and Kuber Bagh.
How to Get There
The nearest airport to Mahuva is in Bhavnagar, located 100 km away.
There are daily trains from Mahuva to Surat in Gujarat.
There are daily bus services to Ahmedabad and Mumbai to and from Mahuva. Bhagvati Travels, Madhuram Travels and Jay Khodiyar Travels and reliable bus operators. Book online bus ticket in advance from Ticketgoose.com for a hassle-free travel


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Grab a couple cold ones and sit on the patio at the local bar with us. Has Kendrick Lamar reached "GOAT" status? Also, K.Dot vs. 2Pac, Beyonce's longevity, the Facebook Live shooter and more.
Episode Playlist:
- 2Pac – "Old School" (Cookin Soul Remix)
- Notorious BIG – "Big Poppa" (Emiljo A.C. Remix)
- Nas & Damian Jr Gong Marley – "Nah Mean" (DJ Nu-Mark Remix)


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"Annie Proulx?!" Lizzie broke in.
The librarian nodded, adding apologetically, "That's all sold out, I'm afraid. She was supposed to go to Christchurch, but now she's coming here. Sold out, sorry - sold out that same day."
Lizzie and I chatted a few moments more with the pleasant lady at the desk of the Dunedin Library. when we finished and stepped out into the cool evening air, Lizzie leaned over and whispered urgently to me, "We have to ask Sue about it."
"Hey there!" Sue said, answering her phone. Her voice has a perfect Kiwi lilt, rounding her vowels musically. "So there's one ticket for you guys."
"Oh, wow!" I said into the phone, looking over at Lizzie and giving a big grin and dramatic waggle of my eyebrows. "Hey, no, one ticket is amazing! That's great, she'll love it! Thank you so much!"
Lizzie understood from my half of the conversation, and her eyes widened with happiness as I spoke. She waved her hands a little bit in excitement, then restrained herself to clutching her purse. She loves Annie Proulx, and in her purse at that very moment was a copy of Proulx's first book, Postcards.
I couldn't see Lizzie, but I knew she must already be seated inside the lecture hall. I waited in the small queue outside; some seven or eight other people had no tickets and were hoping for a chance to see the celebrated author speak. The librarians guarded the doors zealously. One enthusiastic young British man with a curly storm of hair actually tried to sneak in while they were looking the other way; they arrested him with a sharp glance. But really, who can get angry with someone for being so eager to see an author, in this day and age?
The librarians were clearly nervous. The elevator had been having trouble or something, so one of them stood nearby and fiddled with the door to the maintenance room. One librarian, rail-thin and kind, confessed that she would have just let us all in, but they'd done that before and "gotten burned when more people showed up." A different book release with a different famous author, it seems.
Finally she glanced nervously around one last time, and ushered us in.
Annie Proulx speaks in fluid paragraphs, spoken with great single breaths. Even when not reading from prepared text, she tended to swoop on at length - but then, she must get many of the same questions every time she goes to an event like this. She is an excellent public speaker, though, almost never stumbling or trailing off.
She is a woman with short gray hair and middling statute, tending towards girth but with the well-exercised good health of an outdoorswoman. She has a nice smile and good posture. She seems vigorous, with a tinge of sardonic humor.
Proulx's first sentence-paragraph set the tone, said in a single tone of voice even as it shifted from the speech in front of her to an extemporaneous question: "Thank you for having me here tonight, and I am going to speak to you of Birdcloud, and it's a story of a place and not a person, and is this thing on?"
Tap tap. Microphone problems.
Proulx writes a lot of depressing things. She has a great grasp of humanity and the sympathy of readers, but she usually uses it to belabor her characters with terrible events and passions. So it was unsurprising that her discussion of Birdcloud, her latest book about her new home in Wyoming, meandered after a few minutes onto the topic of suicide. "Wyoming is the most sparsely populated state in America," Proulx said, reeling off a few orphaned statistics. "But it has the highest suicide rate in the country."
The famous author spoke of a canyon near where she lives, carved out of the dirt by the scouring winds. For some reason, it became a tradition for suicidal ranchers to go to the bottom of this canyon to take their own lives.
As she proceeded to start reading the first section of her book, she would often break into the narrative with brief asides, usually wry explanations of the nature of Wyoming living. In reference to one local town, for example, she paused to mention that if you want to visit, you have to bring wire-cutters to pierce the private fences strung over public roads by the residents - "It's that kind of place," she commented.
The section of Birdcloud she read was about the early history of the community, centered around the life of one particular Scottish settler who had been drawn there by the lure of big-game hunting. By the end of her reading, all of the game was slaughtered and the land smudged into tracts of cattle ranches, and the satisfied Scot was reflecting on a life well-lived. Despite this book being non-fiction, there seemed little difference in the vissisitudes of a madcap fate. It's all in the story you choose to tell, I suppose.
When Proulx finished the selection from the book, there was time for questions. Some of the questions were what you might expect. One girl asked about the process of building her house in Birdcloud, giving the author a chance to remark that, "Books are the stuff of life for me." Her house was made to hold her books, she said, to such a degree that the architect called it a "bibliotech." I asked about how the community had received the book, and she replied that she didn't know because she'd been traveling, but she thought they'd probably hate it. "People in a place always hate it when you write about them, unless you just write that it's beautiful and the people are just fine and nice."
There were a couple of questions about her most popular book, The Shipping News. It's set in Newfoundland (she says they hated it) and Proulx spoke of how she got started on it when she visited on a fishing trip. "I have a habit of falling in love with places," she said. She told a joke about Newfoundlanders to illustrate the prejudice that exists about them.
Q: How many Newfies does it take for a firing squad?
A: As many as you want, since they stand in a circle.
When asked about her favorite authors, she halted and replied carefully the she loved J.F Powers' "The Wheat That Springeth Green", W.F. Hermans' "Beyond Sleep", and the works of Katherine Porter and Junot Diaz.
Two or three questioners were obviously big fans and eager to impress, so their questions were long, rambling statements capped off with a brief and irrelevant query tacked on as afterthought. I didn't get those down, but they were something like this:
I really loved The Shipping News and the way it related the plight of native peoples in a remote area when compared with visitors and newcomers, and I thought it was particularly interesting when you showed the evolution of their interactions over a period of time and how one group can actually transition to another and end up in a sort of between-state, and I thought it was actually particularly relevant to us down here in Dunedin when compared both to the native Maori and people who more recently have just come down from the north island, in two sort of larger ways, but have you had a chance to see much of the city since you've been here?
Proulx bore it calmly, and answered with the same care as she did everyone else.
At the end of perhaps an hour, the librarian in charge asked for final questions, and then called for a round of applause (delivered enthusiastically). Proulx stayed behind to sign books and answer questions. Lizzie waited in line, then offered her copy of Postcards to be signed.
"What was your name?" Proulx asked, joking. "You said 'Livy' - like the Roman writer?"
Unexpected things happen in Dunedin.


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Today's a lazy sleepy day. I've been trying to read math but my mind keeps blanking out of me or I'll get distracted.
I've been chatting online with Kris more often ever since we went for her exchange. We had a video conference yday but she can't hear me properly. Time to get a mic. Any cheapo mic is better than my laptop's. Kris I miss you too! I would go globe trotting if I had the means. Not to mention bring the terrible math modules over to S/U. -Snaps back to reality-
I've had a few unpleasant experiences with services which makes use of high technology recently. The online dress I bought finally arrived. Looks rather different from the pic. Considering how they screwed up the first deal with me and their crappy free gift, I'm not gonna buy from them ever again! Nothing can beat physically going to look at clothes, try out in the dressing room and feeling and caressing the item you're going to buy. The only frustrating thing about shopping is not being able to find the item you want. It's like a waste of a whole day. For some strange twist of fate, it's always harder to find what you're looking for and eventually when you're over it, they start popping up everywhere.
Second bad brush with technology is I did an online transfer which didn't get through. Not even sure what's the reason for the reject. The interface is sucky.
Timetable matters are almost settled. That's the third bad brush with technology.
Sometimes I wonder if they really bring more convenience? But hey…they're gonna my rice bowl in the future.


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I generated the erwin xml file by going to File | export from external format, selected W3C XML Schema 1.0 (XSD), generated XSD file, saved it as XML file. I attempted to import this .xml file into erwin DM NoSQL, received notification "erwin Import Failed". "erwin import failed". Please advise.
The way of . xml file generated in erwin should be: Open your model, do save as, for save as type, select standard XML. then save. Importing this xml file into erwin DM NoSQL.


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"Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What's important is the action. You don't have to wait to be confident. Just do it."
Carrie Fisher, actress
Slices of life, served a piece at a time…
"Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What's important is the action. You don't have to wait to be confident. Just do it."
Carrie Fisher, actress
Yes, I have faith in 2017…so I figured this would be the appropriate song.
As you may have noticed if you've looked at the calendar lately, 2016 is fading, and 2017 is about to dawn.
So, I've made a few changes in appearance to the blog. Went with the Toujours Theme I saw my pal Tony mentioning a couple of weeks ago, and I too liked it. Slick presentation with a lot of options to make things look spiffy.
Coming up in the next three days:
Catch you then!!!
Sometimes in doing one blog post, you find something worthy of another. Today was such a day.
This is from Don Germaise, formerly of our local ABC station in Tampa Bay. All I have to say to this is: amen, brother.
One of the benefits of getting the IPhone for Christmas a couple of weeks ago was that I've stopped getting calls from all the pesky people out there with products I'm allowed to hear about but not see, politicians who pester me for their votes, and the like.
I've only given my number to my landlord, my bank, and someone I consider my closest friend. So far, that's it. The silence is by no means deafening. Rather, it's quite enjoyable.
Looking back, it was amazing how many people want to hock you crap I don't need. I figured with all the number blocks the IPhone gives you, they'd stop calling. But some of these organizations must have dozens of numbers to pester you from, so perhaps you win the battle simply by not playing.
I've been having a lot of fun playing Sage Solitaire lately.
The game combines elements of both solitaire and poker. You remove cards from this three by three board by making either two, three, four, or five card hands. Straights can be made with three cards (like an 8-9-10) but straight flushes require five cards.
The goal of the game is to clear the board with made hands using one card from at least two columns. You're allowed to trash cards along the way if hands can't be made, but if there are no hands on the board after two straight trashes, the game ends
Pretty addicting, really. Free to try on your smartphone of choice.
Another day, another celeb of renown leaves us. This time, it's Carrie Fisher.
I wasn't the biggest Star Wars fanatic growing up, though I remember going to see The Empire Strikes Back twice: once in St. Petersburg, the other time visiting relatives in Geneva, New York. The other Star Wars movie I went to see was Return Of The Jedi in 1983 at the old Sunshine Mall in Clearwater.
I was more of a Star Trek kid. But I never thought of the Trekkies and Star Wars buffs being in competition with each other.
Fisher was a battler, and much like George Michael, she had her demons. Many are fondly remembering her now, and that's not a bad thing.
I do wonder how George Lucas finishes off the series now…
(EDIT, 12/28/2016, 8:50pm: In a rather sad twist of fate, Carrie's mother, Debbie Reynolds, fell ill the day after her daughter died. She was rushed to a nearby hospital and died a few hours later.)


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Welcome to my first post of 2009. While I am sure everyone is well-rested and revved up to begin the new year with a big bang, I think it makes more sense to take a step back to review the existing IT procedures within your SMB and make improvements. To help, I will be starting with a series of recommendations on areas that you might want to scrutinize. For today, let us examine an area that most of us are all too familiar with: reports.
Did I tell you about the time I was tasked with overseeing the implementation of an ERP system? One of my roles was to ensure that the new system was capable of generating reports comparable to those churned out by the previous software. Unfortunately, there were situations where it just wasn't logical - or possible - to recreate the exact report. As such, I had to speak to the relevant supervisor or manager to get their approval or, failing that, to work out a compromise.
That culminated in my first brush with "black-holed" reports, which is a term I invented to indicate reports where the actual consumers are either no longer in the company, or declare that they no longer require the information -- even as these reports are still mindlessly being generated weekly or even daily.
Not good.
And while we are on this topic, it might be a good idea to review operational procedures on whether physical printouts of reports are still required. In many instances, it might be that a PDF file will be more than adequate. If this is the case, work at getting internal procedures modified accordingly. Not only is it friendlier to the environment - which might or might not be a selling point with management - it will definitely result in lowered costs in terms of printer consumables such as toner and paper. And, if you are still using ink-based printers for volume printing, you might want to check out an earlier post, The Great Printer Ink Rip-Off.


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Jia Guo, former lead analyst for developer of the BASES forecasting system, to lead team
Port Washington, NY, February 29, 2016 – The NPD Group, a leading provider of global market information, announced it is introducing a new product forecasting service. The service can be used to assess, diagnose, and improve the sales potential of new and revamped products and services before they are launched.
Jia Guo, will lead the company's efforts. Formerly with Lin Consulting (developer of the BASES system), Guo's expertise covers all stages of product development, including concept evaluation, pre-market sales estimation, and marketing optimization.
"We're tapping into NPD's gold mine," stated George Terhanian, President, Solutions for NPD. "Through our point-of-sale and consumer databases, we are able to catalogue how hundreds of thousands of new and revamped products perform, after launch, in multiple industries. It's difficult to overstate the value of that one-of-a-kind information; it serves as the ideal check and basis for calibrating, validating and refining our sales forecasts."
NPD will also offer a concept testing service to work hand-in-hand with the forecasting service. NPD's overall approach will deliver a quantitative pre-market sales forecast, including simulation of multiple launch plans, and a source of volume analysis to help marketers evaluate and maximize product potential and marketing ROI among the target population of interest, or even specific segments of that population.
This is the latest addition to NPD's expanding portfolio of data-driven solutions that help manufacturers and retailers understand and optimize performance. It follows the company's recent roll-outs of segmentation and market mapping services.
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Phantasmagorist (3.5e Trait)
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You are an arcanist who is gifted in the art of illusion.
Prerequisite: You must be able to cast 1st-level arcane spells to take this trait.
Benefit: Your caster level is increased by +2 when casting Illusion spells or when activating an illusory spell-trigger device such as wands and staves.
Drawback: Your caster level when casting Conjuration, Evocation, Necromancy, or Trausmutation spells (choose two of these schools) is reduced by -2, and you find it difficult (20% chance to misfire) to activate wands or other spell-trigger devices that draw spells from any school except Illusion. If the spell-trigger device does misfire and consumes charges, it consumes twice as many charges as it normally would.
Roleplaying Ideas: Races with a natural knack for illusions, such as the fey-touched gnomes or anyone with the Nymph's Kiss feat, often possess this trait.
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Kid Nepro Production Releases King's Collection Volume 1 As Download
The popular Kid Nepro AIFF and WAV CD King''s Collection Vol #1 is now available as a downloadable file.
The King's Collection contains over 500 megs of samples including classic drum machines and basses, vintage synths, orchestral instruments, brass, keyboards, guitars, sound effects and more. All multi sampled and well organized for easy key mapping into your hardware or software sampler.
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- 2 Beds
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Property TypeResidential – Condo
SubdivisionPINES AT KEYSTONE CONDO
Listing Date10/10/19
Year Built1979
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Come home to this professionally updated 2 bedroom condo after a long day of skiing. This turnkey investment property is ready for this ski season and estimated to produce over $40,000 in annual rental revenue! Beautiful valley views of the Keystone mountains fill your morning patio while you sip your coffee and get ready to ski. Relax and soak in one of the best clubhouses Keystone has to offer or invite your friends over with plenty of space to entertain and dine. This condo won't disappoint!
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Everyone has dreamed of that perfect romantic vacation, honeymoon, or getaway—warm tropical breezes, beautiful sunsets, exquisite dining, luxurious accommodations—alone with your spouse. Whether your dream includes an oceanfront cottage with strolls and picnics on the beach, or a luxurious penthouse, fine dining and dancing in the moonlight, you're sure to be inspired by these ideas.
Ancient Romantic Traditions
Romantic settings don't get any better than this! You can turn back the pages of history, to the time of horse-drawn carriages and southern hospitality at its best, in St. Augustine.
A wide array of romantic bayside bed and breakfast inns such as the Westcott House or the Cedar House Inn provide an atmosphere of romance and days gone by. By day, stroll St. George Street's timeless shopping area. Enjoy fine dining at the infamous Columbia Restaurant, and take a moonlit horse-drawn carriage ride past historical landmarks and the sparkling water of the bay.
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Balmy breezes, white powdery sand, and year-round sunshine make Florida's beaches the most sought-after vacation destinations. Whether you seek a secluded spot for a weekend getaway or a beautiful backdrop for a romantic weekend or honeymoon, it's unforgettable.
One of the most romantic vacation destinations for the beach is Southwest Florida's Fort Myers & Sanibel. In fact, it even boasts the state's most romantic park, Lovers Key, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico; and, Captiva Island has been ranked as one of the country's most romantic beaches by Dr. Beach, Stephen Leatherman, Ph.D., recognized as the nation's foremost beach authority.
Spectacular sunsets are always free along Florida's Lee Island Coast—which also includes Sanibel Island, Bonita Springs, Estero Island, and Fort Myers Beach—boasts miles of unspoiled beaches for watching them. There you will find many opportunities for quiet romantic walks, shelling, or water sports such as parasailing and jet-skiing.
In addition to an abundance of natural beauty and recreational opportunities, there is an endless array of world-class resorts, restaurants, services, and facilities that cater to lovers of all ages.
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Disney is hardly secluded, but it can be romantic—it is simply up to the accommodations you choose. My choices would be Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa or Wilderness Lodge. The Grand Floridian has the Victorian opulence and pampering service of a bygone era, while the Wilderness Lodge is reminiscent of the park lodges of America's Great Northwest. Both offer a variety of activity and dining experiences—enough that you'll never have to leave the resort unless you want to.
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At least once in your life, you ought to do something outrageously romantic—something you'll both remember for the rest of your lives. The luxurious accommodations and gourmet dining are expensive, but for those who want to splurge, the oceanfront Ritz-Carlton in South Beach is the place. The understated elegance of the property is the perfect romantic setting for a special getaway.
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You'll be wishing upon your lucky stars as you and your sweetheart enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing aboard the Starlite Majesty Dining Yacht. Elegant decor, fine dining, first-rate musicians, and an ever-changing water view on smooth inland waters, all combine to make a truly memorable night.
You can set sail any night from Clearwater on this three-hour dining experience where you will cruise the Intercoastal waterway. Seating is at your own individual table where you will be served freshly prepared onboard food. After dinner, you may dance to the live music, take a romantic stroll on the outer decks, or enjoy your favorite cocktails.


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Become a better multi sport athlete
This week the Cycling 360 guys take on triathlons, duathlons, and discuss the cycling portion of these types of events. The number of people taking part in multi-sport activities like this is continually increasing and there are many cyclists looking to expand their athleticism and take on the challenge.
Darryl, Victor, and Rob go over many of the aspects involved with the cycling aspects of these events, including the transitions that take place. It's been a little while since we focused on information for triathletes, but for any of you who are not looking to participate in a multi-sport event…be sure to tune in for information that can help you out with your cycling as well.
Listen to this podcast on tips for multi-sport athletes and find out:
- Training to improve economy, speed and endurance
- The importance of cadence, posture, and mindset
- How to get your bike ready for the event, and when to do it
- Sweet Spot Training
- Tips to improve your transitions
- The Negative Split
- How to make the most of the bike portion and maximize your results
- Plus the Quick Tip on pre event preparation for your multi-sport race
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S: tThe Great Vasco Da Gama
FC: The Great Vasco Da Gama By:Jasilou Jesha Leber
1: this is dedicated to peepers, jimmy johnson, nibbles, and snowball
2: Introduction Vasco Da Gama is a Portuguese explorer and navigator born in sines, Province Of Alemtejo, Portugal,1469. He was well educated, which helped him in his journeys. he was born 1496 and he died age 55 dec. 24 1524
3: this is vasc da gama in his mid life
4: Early Life/What He Was Famous For Da Gama discovered an ocean route from Portugal to east which people thought that was impossible to do
5: He took four ships with him. The Sao Gabriel is the one ship Vasco Da Gama commanded and rode on.
6: Vasco Da Gama's Early Life Vasco Da Gama made a second trip to India in the year 1502, to establish and expand there trade.
7: In 1503 Vasco Da Gama retired. In 1519 he was made count of vidigueira whicc allowed him to collect taxes and rents in toe potugees towns
8: about the auther jasilou she is an eleven year old girl born in sept. 291999 who has a dog named peepers, a cat named snowball, a guinypig named nibbles, and a bird names jimmy johnson. she has a sister, mom, and two dads. she lives in lemoyne pa. her favoite color is blue.


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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has asked the passport office in New Delhi to annul the passport of Vijay Mallya, the Indian Express reported. Mallya did not turn up even after being summoned by the ED three times in the recent past.
The law enforcement agency is investigating a money laundering case against Mallya who's accused of siphoning a portion of Rs. 900 crore of IDBI's loan to foreign shores for purposes beyond the loan terms.
NDTV reported that the ED has written to the passport office, complaining Mallya's non-cooperation with the investigation. It also added that Mallya has been unable to offer "reasonable justification for skipping summons thrice."
Mallya, without appearing personally before the ED, had, however, responded to its third summons notice by writing to it through his legal counsel seeking an extension until the end of May. He had even suggested that his legal counsel will extend help to ED in facilitating the probe.
This was the second extension Mallya had requested in two weeks, and the liquor baron's constant excusals from deposition was expected to be taken up by the ED for a stringent action. An ED source was quoted as saying: "A legal action might be in store as summons can be issued a maximum of three times under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)."
The news channel explained that once anybody skips the summons thrice, then the agency has two options before it: to annul his/her passport or to file for a non-bailable warrant against the individual.
The consortium of 17 lender-banks led by State Bank of India (SBI) had approached the court to get Mallya's passport impounded and bar him from leaving the Indian shores. The consortium accused him of defaulting on loans to the tune of Rs. 7,000 crore with regard to Kingfisher Airlines alone. His other concerns owe another Rs. 2,000 crore to the banks.
All of Mallya's repayment proposals so far have been rejected by the lender banks. The Supreme Court on April 7 directed the debt-fraught baron to deposit with it a substantial amount to prove his bona fides and to begin a meaningful settlement. The court also directed him to disclose his assets as well as the assets owned by his wife and children by April 21.


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Joyetech eVic-VTC 75W Mini with TRON Tank
Joyetech is back with the updated version of the original eVic-VT which is called the eVic-VTC Mini. The eVic-VTC Mini is portable and much more compact compared to it's previous iteration. The eVic-VTC Mini has the same amount of power of the original eVic-VT with it's new cutting edge technology of temperature control. The eVic-VTC Mini can fire up to 75 watts perfect for people chasing that perfect taste and vapor production.
The Joyetech eVic-VTC Mini now requires (1) removable high amp 18650 battery (Sold Separately). The battery is easily replaced with the convenient magnetic removable battery cover. The eVic-VTC Mini is a sleek looking device that is sure to stand out among the crowd with it's eye catching and colorful design.
The Joyetech eVic-VTC Mini features a clear LED screen, supporting VT-Ti (Titanium)/ VT-Ni (Nickel)/ VW mode and Bypass mode (Voltage).
The Variable Temperature (VT) system provides an almost perfect vaping experience with various e-juice through the temperature control system, and at the same time, it decreases e-juice consumption. Also, it is economical in battery consumption. When vaping, the wattage will reach to maximum in no time and the device can easily sustain in high temperature but with much lower wattage. The Variable Temperature setting allows to use Nickel, Titanium or Kanthal Wire.
In Variable Wattage (VW) mode output wattage can be adjusted from 1W to 75W by turning the control knob, right to increase, and left to decrease. Holding the control knob to the right or left will make the wattage setting rapidly increase or decrease.
In the new Bypass mode, the device has the ability to become a direct output mode of voltage. Please note, the resistance must be in the rage of 0.10-3.5 ohm to fire in this Bypass mode.
Features and Specs:
- Dimensions: 3-1/4"L x 1-1/2"W x 7/8"D (body only)
- Requires (1) High Amp 18650 Battery (Sold Separately)
- Removable Magnetic Battery Cover
- 510 threaded
- Output mode: VT-Ti/VT-Ni/VW/Bypass Mode
- Bypass Mode (Voltage Mode)
- Temperature Range: 100-315 Celsius /200-600 Fahrenheit
- Operating Wattage: 1 to 75 Watts
- Output Voltage: 0.5V-8.0V
- Resistance Range: 0.05-1.0ohm for VT mode
- Resistance Range: 0.10--3.5ohm for VW/Bypass mode
- Firmware Upgradeable
- Charged via USB
- 4ml Capacity
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Joyetech TRON-S 4ml Tank
The Joyetech TRON-S is a beautiful tank that is best paired up with the matching Evic VTC Mini. The Tron-S has a unique glass window where you can see how much e-Liquid you have left. The Tron-S has a "hidden" airflow control valve design which is elegant and subtle. The Tron-S also has silicone rings which can be used to personalize your tank.
The Tron-S is compatible with the Ego One Atomizer Heads such as the CL, CLR, CL-Ni (Nickel), and the CL-Ti (Titanium).
Filled from the bottom: Unscrew the base and fill tank while avoiding the airflow tube in the center.
- 510 Threaded
- 4ml Capacity Tank
- Unique "hidden" airflow control valve
- Glass Window Design
- Drip Tip Included
- Compatible with Ego One Atomizer Heads
- Dimensions: 2-1/4"L x 7/8"D
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The human brain requires basic nutrients in order to work properly. You see men and women who are confident, sharp and focused every time? This is because their brain is getting the maximum amount of nutrients in the shape of various ingredients which we see in the brain supplements. Not every brain supplements of Nootropics … Read more


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The world is in the midst of a digital revolution. And so is our bank. To lead this revolution, we're looking for digital talent who can look beyond just the next application. Talent who dares to change our bank from within.
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Archival metrics and user evaluation for government archives
This project aligned with the National Historical Publications and Records Commission's (NHPRC) strategic goal to promote the dissemination and use of historical records. The project developed tools by which grant-making organizations can access the impact of archives upon users and fostered a culture of assessment among the repositories that are the custodians of our public records.
Start date: 1/1/2009
End date: 9/30/2011
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By helping government archives assess their services, this project aimed to help archival managers devote attention and resources to improving access to the services that users care about most.
This grant promoted a culture of assessment in government repositories by creating standardized survey tools and other performance measures. By centralizing tool development, this study helped archivists and records managers overcome time and resource impediments to implementing assessment programs and assured the use of valid and reliable tools. The project researched, designed, and tested instruments and instructions for administration and analysis and then made freely available on the Archival Metrics website.
The project delivered user-based evaluation toolkits aimed at the diverse constituencies of government archives to help assess how well government archives and records repositories support promoting government accountability, guaranteeing individual rights and preserving history for future generations. This project also served as the beginning of impact/performance measures for the field. Longitudinal data collected in ensuing years using the created tools will reveal trends in performance and measure impact of programs.
Other collaborators on this project were Helen Tibbo at the University of North Carolina and Wendy Duff at the University of Toronto.
Archival Metrics and User Evaluation for Government Archives, National Archives and Records Administration; $229,498
As the nation's record keeper, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) serves American democracy by safeguarding and preserving the records of the Government, ensuring that the people can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage.


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Have you ever looked at a website on your phone and just given up after trying to click on miniscule links or resizing the text of every page to actually be able to read something? Or worse, is this the experience that your site users have waiting for them on their phones? That is a very likely scenario if you have not taken the time to ensure that your site has a responsive theme.
Responsive themes are just what they sound like. We call your website design a "theme," so a responsive theme is one that responds and adjusts intelligently to the device on which it is displayed. It doesn't live at a different web address, like m.yourdomain.com or mobile.yourdomain.com. If you see the address of the website change from the one you typed in on your phone, to one like the above, that's a good clue that you are actually looking at an alternative version of the website. That can be frustrating because often, a lot of content is simply not available on that version. It was a popular way of accommodating small screens in the early days. It is an expensive way to do so however, compared with responsive theming.
A good example of a responsive theme can be seen at our own site, xynergy.com. On a computer you can see the responsiveness by resizing your browser window to be very narrow, like iPhone width. As you shrink the screen size you can see the elements of the page alter and rearrange themselves. Then look at it on the phone and you see the same layout.
A good example of a non-responsive theme can currently be seen at gs.statcounter.com. Try the same exercise on that page, and you will see that you simply cannot view the right side of the page when you shrink the screen width far enough. Look at it on the phone and you see a miniaturized version of the page, crammed in so it all fits, but it is unreadable and unnavigable without a lot of effort. (The graph disappears on the iPhone because it uses Flash graphics, something Apple famously does not support.)
StatCounter estimates that approximately 18% of global website hits are from mobile browsers such as Safari on the iPhone and iPad, and Chrome on Android devices, and this percentage is increasing every month. If you use Google Analytics or other site monitoring tools, you can find out what percentage of your own site's visits are from mobile devices, because the statistics that are really important are not global, they are about your unique users. But even if your site is running at the average, that means one out of five of your users may be ditching your site in disgust, or worse, going to a competitor's site instead.
Our developers like to use tools like Bootstrap and Foundation as platforms upon which to build your responsive website. If we are building a new site for you, building on these platforms allows us to efficiently create a website that will be usable on the widest range of devices, including those not yet invented. If your website wasn't initially built this way, we can update your site theme and at the same time, turn it into a responsive site with minimal fuss. This is usually the fastest way to get your information mobile, so let us give you a quote today.
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Foil Vedanta and a coalition of organisations have released a damning report 'Vedanta's Billions: Regulatory failure, environment and human rights' days before Vedanta Resources' AGM and de-listing, described by Hywel Williams MP as 'deeply concerning and disturbing'. The report gives a comprehensive account of legal judgments against Vedanta across its global operations, and blames the City of London and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for failing to regulate or penalise the company, which is the latest in a long list of London miners linked to 'corporate massacres'. A protest will be held at the FCA headquarters in Canary Wharf at 11am on 1st October, handing over a copy of the report and demanding that British regulatory authorities do not let Vedanta flee the London Stock Exchange without being held to account.
The full report can be downloaded HERE: Vedanta's Billions ebook high res
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The report 'Vedanta's Billions', released today, is a summary of legal judgments against Vedanta across its operations, revealing its abusive modus operandi, with special focus on illegal mining in Goa, pollution and tax evasion in Zambia, as well as illegal expansion and pollution in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, industrial disaster at Korba in Chhattisgarh, land settlement and pollution issues in Punjab, displacement and harassment of activists in Lanjigarh, Odisha, and a mineral allocation scam in Rajasthan.
The report is being released days ahead of the company's final London AGM and General Meeting, at which it plans to formally de-list from the London Stock Exchange. The move follows the police shooting which killed thirteen people, including women and children, on 22nd May this year, their 100th day of protest against pollution by Vedanta's copper smelter in Tuticorin, India. The killing is being dubbed a 'corporate massacre' and led to the closure of the Sterlite copper plant. Vedanta's de-listing plans were announced shortly afterwards amidst global protests against the company.
The report notes that Vedanta is now the latest in a string of London listed mining companies linked to the murder or 'massacre' of protesters, including Lonmin, Glencore, Kazakhmys, ENRC, Essar, GCM Resources, Anglo Gold Ashanti, African Barrick Gold and Monterrico Metals. As such, the report names the role of the City of London and the Financial Conduct Authority in 'minimising the risks associated with Vedanta's legal violations and human rights and environmental abuses' and failing to investigate or penalise any London listed mining company on these grounds.
A protest will be held outside the FCA headquarters on the morning of the AGM on 1st October, demanding that the body finally investigates the company and holds them to account for the various crimes detailed in the report. The report will be handed to a member of FCA staff at the event.
The report concludes that;
"Some companies have de-listed due to a legitimate need to pursue long term company strategy, which may not be supported by shareholders' emphasis on short term profitability. However in this case, Vedanta's track record of human rights, environmental and financial violations, together with its already complicated financial structure, strongly suggests that de-listing is part of a policy to further limit public scrutiny of its operations."
The report also includes a detailed diagram of Vedanta's corporate structure, as it has evolved over the years, revealing the disproportionate number of shell companies registered in various tax havens, reflecting their opaqueness, contrary to their claim of being transparent.
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