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Radical productivity gains in systems integration and test
Extremely rapid test tool development
View, edit and send messages in a human-readable format
Log incoming and outgoing messages
Create sequences of outgoing messages you can play, pause and stop
Write MiCL scripts to customize your emulation
Vehicle Engine Monitoring
Imagine we are part of an engineering team that must develop a diagnostic system for a commercial bus. Maintenance crews will use our system to find and repair problems with the vehicle's drive train.
By design, our diagnostic system must receive data from an Engine Control Unit (ECU) embedded in the bus's engine. The ECU regularly transmits a "Drive Train Status" message which contains status fields for the anti-lock braking system, the cruise control state, whether or not a gear shift is in process, etc. Our diagnostic system merely needs to plug into the vehicle data bus in the garage and accept these messages.
However, we have a testing issue. We need an ECU to stimulate our diagnostic system with incoming messages in the lab, but the ECUs are highly integrated into the engine hardware. Also, even if we were able to extract it and bring it into the lab, it performs analog to digital conversions on the signals coming from many different drive train components, and the equipment needed to simulate those analog signals is extremely expensive.
So instead, we decide to develop an ECU emulator – a desktop application that will regularly transmit the Drive Train Status message to our diagnostic system.
Note that the engineering hours dedicated to developing a ECU Emulator are significant. Here are some common emulator development tasks:
A GUI to display and enter message data,
Open a communications port (using a socket or device driver) and manage it's configuration,
Encode and decode message data to and from a human-readable to it's binary over-the-wire format
Software unit and integration testing
In contrast, with the Mimik™ Application Suite, we can collapse all the software programming time required for these features into the mere clerical act of creating the ECU/Diagnostic System Interface Control Document (ICD), using the suite's ICD Editor. Upon creation of the ICD, we load it into Mimic, and immediately have an ECU emulator that implements all the above features, with zero software development. This collapses weeks or months of software development effort into hours.
But the Mimik™ advantage does not stop there. We also get many other features for free once we develop the ICD. These include:
of any or all incoming and outgoing messages
Playing, pausing and stopping
of outgoing messages
pre-defined outgoing messages
so the user can bring them up and send them quickly
MiCL scripting
. MiCL is a simple scripting language that enables us to control the messaging behavior of our emulation. For example, a MiCL script can control the conditions when a Drive Train Status message is transmitted to the CFD.
Simultaneous viewing of
human-readable and binary
(hex) message data
Automatically setting message data to
random or default values
upon user command
Many others…
Note that this is a grossly oversimplified example of vehicle diagnostic system and an ECU. An ICD will typically define many more messages than the single Drive Train Status Message we talked about in this example.
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The hearings that will decide whether Ross Mirkarimi is fit to remain our sheriff began yesterday afternoon, with Mayor Ed Lee giving reporters his blunt opinions of Mirkarimi, and let's just say he didn't call him a tyrant.
Instead, the mayor went straight for the jugular, using the words "beating" and "wife" in the same sentence when talking about the sheriff-in-limbo.
Here's exactly what Lee said:
"I think that as one of the top law enforcement officials for the city, he ought not to have engaged in the beating of his wife.... I just think that the violence against a spouse was not appropriate for occupying that office."
Of course, Mirkarimi wasn't going to let the mayor get away with bashing him outside the hearing without a comeback; Mirkarimi told reporters again that the mayor was smearing his name with a bunch of sensationalist talk.
Regardless of what the two said to reporters outside the hearing, the only words that will matter is what they say to the Ethics Commission, which is to decide whether Mirkarimi is guilty of official misconduct after bruising his wife's arm during a New Year's Eve dispute. Mirkarimi pleaded guilty to a charge of false imprisonment in March.
But the guilty plea didn't satisfy the mayor, who later suspended Mirkarimi and asked him to resign from his post as sheriff -- permanently. Mirkarimi, who was elected in November, refused to step down, and that's how we got to where we are today.
Things should get really heated next week, when both Mirkarimi and Lee are scheduled to testify.
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Canadian auto sales rose 4.9 percent in July as the industry benefited from strong economic growth, even as U.S. sales fell for a fifth consecutive month, according to data released on Tuesday.
Global Automakers of Canada President David Adams said he expects the growth to continue, which should enable Canada to post record full-year auto sales in 2017.
"The Canadian market is trended upwards," he said. "Part of it has been due to Canada's brightening economic fortunes."
Auto sales typically track macro indicators such as employment and economic growth. Canada's economy grew by 0.6 percent in May from a month earlier, Statistics Canada said last month, exceeding economists' forecasts for 0.2 percent growth.
July's sales of 181,834 vehicles pushed the year-to-date total to 1.22 million, a gain of 5 percent from a year earlier, according to DesRosiers automotive report.
U.S. auto sales declined in July as sales of large pickups fell 4 percent and large sport utility vehicles tumbled 20 percent.
In Canada, light truck sales rose 8.3 percent to 123,603 during July. That helped offset a 1.7 percent decline in passenger car sales, which fell to 58,231, according to DesRosiers.
Light truck sales often rise when the economy is growing as they are used to transport industrial and manufactured goods.
General Motors Co said Canadian sales rose 22 percent to 25,852 vehicles. It has sold 131,000 units in the year to date in Canada, up 16 percent over the same period last year.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Charity is regulated by a Memorandum and Articles of Association, and is governed by a Board of Trustees.
- Sir John Day - Chairman of Trustees
John served in the Royal Air Force as both an operational Support Helicopter pilot and as a fixed-wing flying instructor. After 38 years service and a wide range of appointments, he retired as the Commander-in-Chief Strike Command. He then worked for BAE Systems as their Senior Military Adviser before retiring in 2010. He has been a trustee of the Royal Air Force Museum, the Burma Star Association and the Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation. He became a trustee of HIOWAA in June 2016.
- Jonathan Moseley
Jonathan joined HIOWAA as a trustee in 2012, and has recently chaired our "Minutes Matter" Campaign to raise £1.5m. A soldier for 10 years followed by 20 years in the City with Merrill Lynch, he now lives in the Candover Valley with his grown up family. Jonathan is also a trustee of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation.
- Rachel Peppiatt
Rachel became a trustee in 2013, having worked for 13 years as an equity fund manager. During her City career, she managed private and charity investment portfolios in addition to private unit trusts and she wanted to put this experience to good use on behalf of the HIOWAA.
Rachel is currently studying Psychology at Southampton University and lives near Winchester with her husband and two children.
- Andy Cheesewright
Andy is a chartered accountant, having worked in practice for PWC and in the financial services sector for Barclays and HSBC. Since retiring in 2013 Andy and family split their time between homes in the New Forest and on the Isle of Wight.
He is a keen yachtsman and golfer, having been a member at Stoneham Golf Club in Southampton for over 20 years. He became a Trustee in February 2016.
- Peter Taylor
Peter Taylor is a Chartered Accountant, trained in London, who ran his own practice on the Isle of Wight, which he sold 15 years ago. He was the last chairman of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Magistrates Courts Committee until its demise and was a magistrate for 25 years. Peter was also a Non-Executive Director and Audit Chair of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust for 7½ years until 2014.
He has been the Clerk to the Governors of Ryde School for the last 20 years and lives on the Isle of Wight.
- David Drew
David is a local councillor and has previously worked for both the BBC and British Aerospace in an engineering capacity.
At the BBC he worked as both a TV studio engineer and latterly in sales, travelling to the Americas as well as the Far and Middle East. He worked as part of a small team at British Aerospace refurbishing Egyptian Air Force MiG21s. David is a governor at a County special school as well as a trustee for an Independent school in Andover.
He served with the Royal Auxiliary Air Force during the 1980's which is where he met his wife. They have two children and live just outside Andover. He became a trustee in February 2016.
- Dr Andy Eynon
Andy was the first director of the neurosciences intensive care unit at University Hospital Southampton, one of the country's leading units for the care of patients with severe brain and spinal injuries. He subsequently led the development of the Wessex Trauma Network and was the director of the major trauma centre at Southampton. With Prof. Charles Deakin and Dr. David Sutton he led the successful development of the helipad at UHS. He was a founder member of the Department of Health Clinical Advisory group for the development of trauma networks and has recently been part of a national review into the provision of care for patients with spinal cord injury.
He lives with his wife, two children and a cocker spaniel on the border of Wiltshire and Hampshire.
- Liz Brown
Liz Brown has held senior leadership roles in charities, spanning health and social care and criminal rehabilitation, as well as supporting the armed forces community. Liz has experience of transformation, governance and fundraising and wants to use her experience to benefit HIOWAA. She lives on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border with her husband and two dachshunds, and is a keen amateur singer.
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Lisa runs her own consultancy as an advisor for social good, helping youth charities to improve their fundraising, impact and story-telling. She was honoured with an MBE for services to young people and small businesses in 2015.
She has lived on the Isle of Wight since 2017 with her husband, a professional artist, and their two small dogs.
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Gwen has extensive experience of working with people who have learning disabilities, families, advocates, health professionals and others to improve the quality of health experiences and outcomes. She retired from her NHS role as Clinical Director and Consultant Nurse in 2016 and is now an independent consultant nurse, a visiting lecturer teaching on the MSc nursing course in Southampton, and Honorary Senior Fellow with Kingston University & St George's University of London.
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Azeri Farmers Say Land Seized for Ski Resort
Mirzabey Mirzayev says his land was seized to build a holiday resort. (Photo: Gular Mehdizade)
Farmers in northern Azerbaijan are fighting a legal battle over a luxury holiday complex built on land they owned. They say the payment they were offered was derisory, and then their farmland was seized anyway.
Villagers from Kuzun in the Gusar district are suing Azerbaijan's culture and tourism ministry, which is building the resort. But in the two years since court hearings began, they have yet to make headway.
Shahdag is Azerbaijan's largest tourist facility, sprawling over 20 square kilometres. Begun in 2006, it will not be completed until 2016, although some facilities like hotels and sports facilities are already open. This winter, Shahdag's snowy hillsides hosted their first skiers.
Mirza Ahmadov belongs to one of 81 local families who lost their farmlands to the new resort. He says he acquired his plot in 1996, when the government distributed state-owned land to the emerging class of private farmers.
"They came to me just the once, and said they'd would pay me 24 manats per 100 square metres," Ahmadov told IWPR. "I thought it was a laughable price, and I asked for any official document where that price was written down. It often happens that officially, the land is sold for big money but they pay the actual owner a pittance. They refused to show me the document, so I rejected their offer.
"Then they seized my land and began building on it."
Like other residents, Ahmadov is bitter at the way he has been treated.
"We used to feed ourselves by selling crops from this land," he said. "They paid me no compensation, and my family is left with nothing while the resort pulls in big money."
Mirzabay Mirzayev is just as unhappy as he watches a five-star hotel go up on land that once sustained his family.
"At least they could have given us a decent amount compensation for the land they took over, so that we'd have able to start a small business and continue feeding our families," he said.
Anar Qasimli, the lawyer acting for the disposed farmers, believes authorities are dragging out the court case in the hope it will never end. The first hearings took place in the capital Baku, but they were shifted to the town of Sumgait a year later, and finally to Gusar.
"They are deliberately prolonging the case. We aren't expecting a fair decision from the courts anyway, but we have to go through all the local courts before we can apply to the European Court [of Human Rights]," he told IWPR. "That's why the case is being passed from one court to another – just to win time."
The substance of the case is that inadequate compensation offers were followed by forcible confiscation. Qasimli believes the sum offered – 24 manats (30 US dollars) per 100 square metres – was so low as to be unlawful.
Intiqam Humbatov, spokesman for the culture and tourism ministry, told IWPR that the price was set independently by an external organisation called Participants in the Property Market.
"The ministry doesn't get involved in such matters," Humbatov said. "We know there are people who aren't happy about the price that was set, and that they've brought a court case. I am sure the court will return a fair verdict."
Some confusion arose when the hearing in Baku was presented with a report from Participants in the Property Market which valued the land at 2,400 manats per 100 square metres, not 24 manats.
The organisation's chief executive, Ramil Osmanli, told IWPR that the figure was a genuine error that was quickly amended.
"We're talking about agricultural land. A hundred square metres of that land would never cost 2,400 manats," he said.
Annagi Hajibeyli, who heads the Association of Lawyers of Azerbaijan, believes the villagers have a strong argument with the second element of their case – that the confiscation was unlawful.
He explained that the government does have powers of compulsory purchase, but these only apply when the land is needed for projects of national importance – major roads and communications infrastructure, defence, border protection and the like.
"The law does not include business construction by government among the 'needs of the state'," Hajibeyli told IWPR. What that meant, he added, was that construction should not have begun at the site until the government had agreed a purchase price with the landowners.
Rovshan Agayev of the Support for Economic Initiatives think tank says accountability and transparency have been notably lacking.
"Starting with the land purchase, which looked more like a confiscation, the whole process… has not been transparent. They haven't accounted to the public for their use of public funds," he said.
Back at the resort, locals like Shirinbala Hajiverdiyev feel powerless in the face of the growing
A restaurant now sits on the land he once owned.
"Every day, happy, well-fed people come out of this restaurant. What can I say about the owners who are making money from them?" he asked. "My family is sitting at home half-fed, and waiting for our case to make it to the European court, waiting for justice to be done."
Gular Mehdizade is a journalist with the Bizim Yol newspaper in Azerbaijan.
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Updated 1:35 p.m. | Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., endorsed embattled former Gov. Mark Sanford's bid for the 1st District special election.
"Mark has proven during his time in office that watching out for taxpayers and holding the line on spending are his top priorities," Paul said in a press release from the Sanford campaign.
"What we absolutely cannot afford is someone like his opponent, who will be yet another vote for a return to the Pelosi speakership, for disastrous programs like Obamacare, and for more spending and debt," he added. "I am pleased to endorse Mark and stand with him in this race," he added.endorsed Sanford
Also, FreedomWorks, a conservative outside group, invested about $7,200 to help Sanford, according to Federal Election Commission reports filed on April 26.
Several other Republican and conservative groups — the National Republican Congressional Committee, the Club for Growth and the Congressional Leadership Fund — have indicated they will not get involved in this race.
Update 1:35 p.m.
FreedomWorks PAC, a group of conservative activists, endorsed Sanford on Tuesday.
"Mark Sanford will be a consistent vote to get spending under control, pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, repeal and replace ObamaCare, and make the tax code fairer and simpler for all Americans," FreedomWorks PAC President Matt Kibbe said in a press release. "FreedomWorks PAC activists across the District support Mark Sanford and we will be taking action in this final week to make sure Mark Sanford represents District 1 taxpayers in Washington."


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The biggest surprise of the first day of the NFL playoffs came 90 minutes before the Vikings kicked off at Lambeau Field. That's when 16-game starter Christian Ponder was declared inactive, too bothered by a stiff and bruised throwing arm to get the green light for Saturday's game.
Like the rest of the country, many of the Vikings players said they had no idea Joe Webb would be their starting quarterback until they were inside of 2 hours before kickoff.
"I didn't know at all," cornerback Antoine Winfield said. "Until I saw Joe out there warming up. That's when I knew."
It was a late twist that left the Vikings handicapped for their playoff opener, a 24-10 loss to the Packers.
Having not thrown a pass in a game since August, Webb sputtered to an 11-for-30, 180-yard passing night. He also threw an interception and lost a fumble in the third quarter. And after scoring a field goal on the opening drive, the Vikings went nine scoreless possessions before adding a late meaningless touchdown.
As for the mental hurdle of trying to ready for a high-stakes playoff contest with such a late change in plans, Jared Allen simply shrugged.
"Honestly," he said, "I don't think there was a mental hurdle for us. When you find out, you have to go with it. There are no surprises in this league. People go down, the next guy's got to step up. You can't sit around like, 'Oh, goodness!' You've got to give that guy your full support and go out there and try to win the game."
Allen pinned the blame of Saturday's loss on a defensive effort that allowed 326 total yards and 24 points and not on the late quarterback switch.
"When you hear that [news], you just keep your mind focused on what you can do," Allen said. "I can't throw the ball. I can't hand it off. So it doesn't matter what they do over there. So if I can tackle guys and get to the quarterback, I'm doing my part."
Receiver Michael Jenkins, who had two catches for 66 yards including a late 50-yard TD grab on busted coverage, also admitted surprise at the quarterback decision.
"We didn't know until game time like everybody else," Jenkins said. "But [Joe] prepared all week like he was going to be the starter. And he did everything he could. We just weren't efficient as we could have been on offense trying to win the game."
Counting to 12
Jasper Brinkley might have been the Viking caught sprinting to the sideline when the field goal block unit was flagged for having 12 men in the huddle in the third quarter. But Brinkley wasn't the one at fault. Instead, he was designated to count the Vikings on the field, a role that requires him to sprint off if there are too many out there.
"We needed to get one of our defensive ends off the field," said coach Leslie Frazier. "We had two defensive ends on the field that play the same position."
That penalty was arguably the most costly of the four flags the Vikings drew Saturday night. It came on fourth-and-4 with Green Bay's Mason Crosby lining up for a 32-yard field goal. Instead, the Packers received a first down at the Vikings 9 and completed the drive on the next play with a 9-yard TD catch by John Kuhn.
Allen was miffed at the 12 men in the huddle call, under the impression the ball had to be snapped for the defense to be penalized in that situation.
Said Allen: "The refs said that was a new rule this year. Because I don't know how a defense ever has 12 men in the huddle. We don't huddle. … So that was news to me. I guess I should let the refs explain it. I really didn't want to hear it. So I was just like, 'See ya.'"
Winfield's future?
Cornerback Antoine Winfield fought through the pain in his fractured right hand as best he could Saturday. Winfield started and never aggravated the injury but admitted afterward the sturdier soft cast he wore to protect the hand made it more difficult to jam receivers.
"The way my hand was in the cast, it wouldn't bend all the way back," Winfield said. "So my hand placement was kind of off."
Winfield, 35, has now completed his 14th season in the league and has one year left on his contract. He said he certainly plans to be back in 2013.
"Without a doubt," he said. "I've got to get 15 in. That's a good number."
Quotes of note
Here's Vikings coach Leslie Frazier on the pride he had in this season's 10-win campaign: "The effort they gave every single week over the course of this season, including tonight. These guys never let anyone put limitations on what they could achieve. They played as hard as they could and tried to do the very best they could to give us a chance to win. And I told them that after the game. We are all extremely proud of every one of them.
And here's Frazier on the skills in Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers he admires: "He's a very accurate passer on the run. That's the thing that sticks out. When you get him moving around like you want to, he has the ability to make throws on the run. [That] creates a lot of problems for your defense. Because guys end up uncovered even when you get a good pass rush. It just creates a lot of problems, his ability to throw as well as he does on the run."


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I Created An Infographic To Explain Content Marketing
Every illustrator needs an elevator pitch. Mine usually goes something like this:
"I'm an illustrator. I create visuals for social media and content marketing."
Everyone knows an illustrator draws pictures. Nowadays, he does at least some of his work on a computer. And most people know "social media" refers to blogs and platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. But what's "content marketing"?
The Content Marketing Institute defines it this way:
Content marketing is a strategic marketing approach focused on creating and distributing valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract and retain a clearly-defined audience — and, ultimately, to drive profitable customer action.
It goes on to say:
Instead of pitching your products or services, you are providing truly relevant and useful content to your prospects and customers to help them solve their issues.
I would add that some content might simply be entertaining. You're making the prospect happy, and your brand will be linked to that experience. You can make the same case for humor: it generates good feeling and helps keep you top-of-mind.
I recently came across an interview with Lukas Kircher. Mr. Kircher is the managing director of C3, Europe's largest content marketing agency. He summed up content marketing in a way that brought it into sharper focus for me. I thought his insights deserved wider distribution. I decided to create an infographic to that end.
Here it is. I hope it gives you a better understanding of what content marketing is, and what makes it successful.
Here are a few detail images that make it easier to read the fine print.
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April 21, 2016 12:04 PM
Every post you share is a much-anticipated and appreciated gift….you are awesome and I love your offerings…thank you 🙂
April 22, 2016 11:30 AM
Zing, zing! Zing, zing, zingle-de-zing!! What's that strange beautiful sound?? Why, it's my heartstrings, of course! A comment like that makes 'em zing up an entire symphony!!
Thank you, dear Truly. If you see someone floating around in the clouds today, that'll be me. I sincerely appreciate your kindness– thank you!
April 22, 2016 4:56 PM
Your appreciation is delivered in the most lovely ways….a gift wrapped in the finest paper–all shimmer, and saturated jewel tones–with a beautiful silky-smooth bow tying it all together…what a breath of spring you are…you have the soul of a poet 🙂
April 26, 2016 7:32 AM
The soul of a poet… I suddenly feel light-headed, as the beer said to the pizza… 🍺🔊🍕
My dear Truly! Your comments are sheer poetry, and they're causing me to become disoriented in a most delightful way! Perhaps I'll stop by the thrift store today and buy some sneakers once owned by Ogden Nash— that way I can also have the sole of a poet… 👟😊
I thank you, and my soul (previously parched, but now restored to fully-saturated giddiness) thanks you!! 😊
April 26, 2016 4:32 PM
I saw this when I got home from work, determined to let the less peace-inducing aspects of the day drift away–and, then I saw this and I smiled with gratitude. Thank you for being a source of joy…and, for introducing me to Ogden Nash…I had heard of him but had no idea of who he was 🙂 I am happy to think that I helped bring some joy to your day–after all, the least I can do is return the favour 🙂
April 21, 2016 3:30 PM
You sure hit the mark (which I would expect of you, Mark) with your examples of unwanted content! While I don't pay much attention to computer advertising, there are certainly TV commercials that would make me more inclined to buy one product over another.
April 22, 2016 11:44 AM
Black eye, bloody nose, split lip… my psychiatrist says I hafta curb my masochistic tendencies and stop hitting the Mark. Perhaps he's right… 😩🔨💣💥🚑
So true about TV commercials. They're still selling, but some of the interruptions aren't as unwelcome as they used to be (with the exception of car dealers screaming at you in between snippets of the 6 o'clock news). If they can make us smile or laugh, they definitely win us over on some level, I'd say.
Always great to see you, Margie, and thanks as ever for your kind support!
April 21, 2016 3:31 PM
Genius, genius, genius. That's it – no other way to say it. You = Genius.
This is entertaining, informative, full of energy, and HOW DID YOU KNOW THAT I NEEDED TO HEAR ABOUT IT RIGHT NOW?????????
Sorry for shouting. ::blushes::
But you made something clear to me that hasn't been until now. Hot diggety!!!!!!! Clarity!!!
Love the illustrations, Mark. So do Pickles and Mila. And the Henny Youngman reference is brilliant. (Yes, I'm that old…) :O
::applauds wildly::
April 22, 2016 12:18 PM
I've been called many names over the years, but Genius is a new one. Yes… I like the sound of it… I don't care how implausible it is– I'm adding it to my resume right now!! G-E-N-E-Y-U-S-S… there! Looks good!! Inspires confidence!! 😊
My dear RK!! You are in exceptionally outrageous form today, and I totally support your extremism!! And your ear-splitting CAPITALISM!! Music to my ears, dat's fer sure… 🎶😊🎶
I'm so happy you found the post timely and helpful– always great to get those two things at the same time! Pickles and Mila both gave the infographic a furry thumbs-up?? I can see where it might have special appeal for a cat. Hopefully their new knowledge won't give them delusions of grandeur, or prompt new pampering demands… 🍼🍼🐈🐈
I thought twice about riffing on Henny Youngman's famous line– he's not exactly on the comedic radar these days, especially since he's gone to that Great Comedy Club In The Sky. But in the end I couldn't resist. He always made me laugh, and I hope my little plug will win him some new fans.
Thanks as ever for your tremendous support, kindness, and good humor!! ::leaps like a gazelle, puts foot in fishbowl, trips, does swan dive out window::
April 22, 2016 5:35 PM
Is it possible to create a brilliant illustration which is aesthetically impeccable, great fun to read and informative on such a topic? No! but wait… IT IS if the name of the illustrator is MARK ARMSTRONG. Perfect equation. M.A.=PERFECTION, I N D E E D !!!!!!!!!!!
Zeus is seriously contemplating giving up his gold crown and crowning you King of Mt.Olympus! 🙂
Cat using a fishbowl computer?… hmmmm 🤔 errr, wait, no cats around, however I suspect our dog is using a bone computer lately!
April 26, 2016 9:37 PM
This wonderful comment has been sitting here patiently waiting for a response… but where is he?? Where is Mark Armstrong, aka, Mr. Perfection??? Look!– there he is!!– he's hiding in the fishbowl with the goldfish!! Yes, it's amazing how long he can hold his breath when he's too embarrassed to come out!! 🐟🐠🐡😳🐠🐟🐡
My dear Marina!! Your beyond-outrageous comment knocked me for a loop!! I flew thru the night sky like a comet, skipped across the ocean like a can of tuna, landed in Greece and rolled halfway up Mt. Olympus! I'd have made it to the top if I hadn't crashed into an ambrosia vending machine!! All the containers fell out, so I gathered them up and adjourned to a nearby picnic table– a mortal has to keep his strength up, after all… 🍨🍨🍨🍨🍨🍨🍨💥🚑
Tell Zeus to keep his crown, I'd much rather work as a humble janitor, sweeping up the thousands of little tubes of paint which cover the floor of the Painting Goddess's studio. It's hard, never-ending work, of course, but do I complain?? Never! It's a small price to pay for being in the vicinity of Art, Truth, and Beauty… 🎨🔥🌹🏆❤
And now I must go interview your dog. I'm writing a post on wireless bone reception, and I need his input… 🐶📱🍗😊
April 23, 2016 10:50 AM
Mark! Just wanted you to know that I linked to this post in my most recent one. You won't get much clicking from it bec I have only 6 followers (which is fine!) but they're really nice people and I want them to know about your blog. They'll love it, if they come here. Here's the title, so you recognize it if you run across it: "Seriously? Another post? Two in one day?" 🙂
April 27, 2016 8:39 AM
Thank you for the link, as the knight told his tailor when he picked up his chain mail… 🔗😊
Much appreciated, my dear RK! Your 6 followers clearly have the highest possible taste when it comes to art and artists– and I second their emotions!
It's a pleasure to know you, and you make the world a better place– thank you from the bottom of my heart, which seems very sticky, I must remember to mop and wax it soon… 💦❤😊
April 23, 2016 9:01 PM
Well, I enjoy your blog, Mark.
There is a Tim Horton's donut and coffee commercial that was aired a few years ago in Canada. I think it's now on YouTube:
It's an Asian-Canadian father watching his son play ice hockey..reminds him of his own boyhood at the rink when his father would sit to have coffee. The commercial has powerful appeal…to Canadians who are non-white because they are playing hockey…so Canadian. You want to sell national brands but feature locals of all races…make them feel part of the national iconic marketing brand and of the great "tradition". Hockey, a cup of coffee, donuts…
April 28, 2016 9:15 PM
Hi, Jean! I found the ad on YouTube. A beautiful little story told in one-and-a-half minutes. Better than a lot of today's movies! I liked the forgiveness and redemption angle. Yeah, I'm a sucker for sentiment… : )
Very effective use of flashbacks. The editing was superb. I liked its matter-of-fact depiction of Asian-Canadians as Canadians, while also acknowledging the Asian culture's traditional stress on education as a child's top priority. Some nice understated humor when the grandfather whips out his mobile phone and deftly produces the old photo. He couldn't voice an apology because that would have been out of character, but the son realizes he's offering one, nonetheless. Very nice. And how 'bout all those cups of Tim Horton's coffee??– they managed to sneak into quite a few scenes!!
A great example of video content marketing, Jean– many thanks for bringing it to my attention! : )
June 10, 2016 12:49 AM
Perfect sir…
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Great post! Love the graphics!!! You got yourself a new loyal follower Mark!
January 1, 2017 11:17 PM
Great infographics (and advice!). I plan on sharing on my own blog, Proof Perfectly.
July 7, 2017 4:06 AM
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I'm hooked onto your website. All the best and looking forward to your next article.
January 6, 2018 12:07 AM
Hi Mark, you've driven me to comment again in appreciation of your charming and memorable lessons. PS I shared this one with multiple individuals and on Linked in. Love it.
January 8, 2018 9:21 PM
Alison! Thank you!! You've gone above and beyond the call of kindness and support!! Really glad you enjoyed the post, and thanks so much for sharing it. Always great to see you, and I hope your new year is off to a wonderful start. Cheers, wishing you the best!! 😊
March 12, 2018 12:21 PM
Mark, ya did it agin, ya know. Another home run infographic! Yay!
March 16, 2018 3:15 PM
Ha! Thanks, Mike. Hopefully I won't acquire a reputation as just another idiot who posts about cats!! 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈 😢🔫
August 12, 2016 9:47 AM
I sincerely appreciate that kind testimonial, and thank you again for featuring me on your blog.
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I'm a complete beginner and learning, but I hate my tone. I have done research and the tips to sing less nasally aren't helping. Neither are the tips to keep my soft palate high. Any suggestions?
Why does it sound so awful? I love singing and can sing for hours but no matter what vocal exercises I do I always sound awful like this!


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Any drug charge is a serious matter in the state of Florida. If you are convicted of a drug possession charge, you will be subject to criminal penalties, your driver's license may be suspended for up to two years and you will have a criminal record that could impair your future employment opportunities.
Fortunately, there are many ways that a defense attorney can protect your rights. If you are facing drug possession charges, contact the Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A., in Orlando, Florida.
Our law firm also addresses the many legal issues associated with synthetic drugs. Substances such as K2, spice, and bath salts are part of a new and fast-changing segment of drug law; if you have been accused of possessing any of these designer drugs, it is important that you contact a skilled criminal defense attorney.
People charged with a drug possession offense in Florida often do not realize that they have options. Do not plead guilty to a drug possession charge of any kind before speaking with a criminal defense attorney. There are many ways that an experienced criminal defense attorney can make a difference in your case.
If retained as your defense counsel, we will use our knowledge of pre-trial diversion programs, drug court or other creative measures that may allow you to avoid a criminal conviction or significantly minimize the penalties that may result from a drug possession charge.
If you have been charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell or deliver or trafficking in cocaine, you are urged to act promptly to protect your good name and prevent the burden of a criminal record. Cocaine charges are serious felonies in state or federal court, depending on the amount of cocaine involved and the other facts of the case.
For best results in your cocaine case, talk to an Orlando drug possession lawyer as soon as possible. Early advocacy is important. If your attorney is on board while your case is still under investigation, you lawyer may succeed in preventing charges from being filed.
Did police use proper procedures in gathering evidence? Or did they engage in illegal search and seizure?
Methamphetamine or meth is a highly controlled substance and a popular "street drug." It is also considered a dangerous, highly addictive drug. Perhaps for this reason, it doesn't take much meth to result in long terms of incarceration.
The manufacture, distribution, and possession of meth draw a lot of attention from law enforcement agencies. Carefully orchestrated drug "busts" and "sweeps" are fairly common.
A relatively small amount of meth can cause a convicted offender to serve a long prison sentence. A vigorous defense is essential if you want to protect your freedom and your future to the best of your ability.
Oxycodone crimes are common in Florida. In fact, a recent news report found that more than 80 percent of all Oxycodone prescriptions in America are filled in the state of Florida.
Given the significance of the Oxycodone problem in Florida, law enforcement officers aggressively investigate such offenses and prosecutors take such charges very seriously. In addition, Florida has some of the toughest Oxycodone laws in the nation. Possession of any mixture containing just four grams of Oxycodone is enough to sustain a conviction for drug trafficking. Even though prescription pain medication is not pure Oxycodone, the entire amount of each pill is weighed in determining the amount of Oxycodone for prosecution purposes.
Oxycodone is the active ingredient in several prescription pain medications, including OxyContin and Roxicodone. It is an addictive painkiller. Many people who have become addicted to Oxycodone started using the drug after an accident or injury and under the supervision of a doctor.
As individuals become addicted to painkillers, however, they may feel the need to doctor shop, forge prescriptions or find other ways to get their hands on large amounts of pills. Such actions can result in criminal charges and the possibility of significant criminal penalties.
With the significant demand for Oxycodone, it now sells for a high price on the streets. As a result, many people now sell Oxycodone to obtain enough money to support their own Oxycodone use or to make a profit.
Prescription drugs are legal only if they are obtained through the proper channels and are used by or for the person they were prescribed for. Other ways of obtaining and using prescription drugs are as illegal as is use of "street drugs" such as cocaine or heroin.
Whatever the circumstances, your criminal charges involving possession of illegal pharmaceutical drugs are as serious as charges of possession of marijuana or methamphetamines. You are urged to contact an Orlando drug possession attorney as soon as possible. Plan an aggressive defense to seek the most favorable outcome in your case.
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Fri March 15th Havana Club Friday: Yani Borrell + DJ Suave
One of Toronto's best-loved salsa singers, Yani brings his distinctive vocal style and dynamic stage presence. Dance Lesson with Sarita Leyva.
Doors Open: 6:30 pm / World Jazz Set: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm / Dance Lesson: 9:00 pm / Show Starts: 10:15 pm.
Admission: $15 includes dance lesson.
Reservations for our dinner and show prix fixe guarantee seating. We do not accept a la carte reservations on Fridays and Saturdays.
Cuba Libre Special! Presented by Havana Club.
Fri Apr 19th Havana Club Friday: Cafe Cubano + Dj Suave
Led by piano player Jorge Betancourt, Cafe Cubano is one of Toronto's most popular salsa and timba bands. Dance Lesson with Sarita Leyva.
Fri May 17th Friday is Cuban night at Lula. Each week Lula presents the the best of Toronto's thriving Cuban music scene. Join us early for dinner, a jazz set and the complimentary beginner dance lesson with Sarita Leyva.
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You don't need a partner to enjoy our 9:00 pm beginner salsa lesson! Featuring Toronto's top instructors, the class will lead beginners through the salsa basics while more experienced dancers warm up for the best salsa party in town. Between live music sets and until closing time, Lula hosts Toronto's top DJs spinning a dance floor-friendly mix of salsa, merengue, bachata and top 40.
$45 & $59 options available! View Lula's menu.
$45 Option - Arrive before 7:00 pm for a lively upbeat set of global party music at 7:30 pm, while enjoying Lula's unique Latin fusion menu. At 8:30 pm, we'll remove the tables to make room for the dance lesson at 9:00 pm. This option includes a three course meal with choice in each course. Although we hope you'll stay for the salsa lesson and live salsa band at 10:15 pm, it will be standing room only after 9:00 pm.
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As the UK prepares to go the polls in June, our timely front cover is Mhairi Black. The 22-year-old SNP MP has won legions of fans from across the political spectrum since being elected in 2015 thanks to her principled stance on issues affecting the most vulnerable in our communities. In an exclusive interview with publisher Linda Riley, Black talks about her biggest challenges in parliament so far, and why she doesn't want to be Nicola Sturgeon.
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The 17th Amendment: Dismantling the Republic
From the time of the founding, segments of the American citizenry advocated pure democracy. Yet the Founders gave us a republic in which the people, the state governments and the executive branch each had a voice in the legislative process. Thus, members of the Senate were not originally elected by the people, nor did they represent the interests of the people in their respective s . . .


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Like many kids, 7-year-old R.J. Arnold and his little sister Lauren, 4, wanted a Hatchimal for Christmas. His mother Geneva Arnold wanted to make that happen. So, before the Christmas shopping season even began, Geneva Arnold was looking for Hatchimals.
She had gone to stores. She was even looking on eBay. R.J. saw his mother looking on eBay and told her, "Look, there's a ton of them right there." Ahh, but he didn't understand the prices that were coming with the normally $80 toy.
R.J. sees it this way: "For some reason, the black market is not being nice on Christmas. It's not having the Christmas spirit. It's making higher prices ,which is wrong." Yes, 7-year-old R.J. knows about the black market.
Geneva Arnold, though, was determined to get her children Hatchimals, and not at the eBay prices. The Salado mom went
into Walmart every morning. She left her name with some of the supervisors to call her if a new shipment came in. She was able to get the two she was looking for, and then she was able to get four more on Black Friday.
R.J. helped her decide that instead of selling them and turning around and making a profit like other people were doing on eBay, they should donate them to the Baylor Scott & White McClane's Children's Hospital in Temple.
"It's just not fair that some kids don't get as much toys as I have," he said. "It would be nice if they can get something. They won't have a good Christmas if they are stuck in the hospital."
On Friday, they did just that. They donated four Hatchimals to children in the hospital.
R.J. likes Hatchimal because you can teach them things. He's already told his mom that if Santa brings him one, he plans on teaching it how to clean.
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The next stop is the talented -Hetty's blog
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What a beautiful remembrance of her. So nice!
That is a beautiful memorial page, Jennifer.
Paper and picture are a perfect fit.
Perfect memory.
Beautiful - I love the way you tied the knots - really adds a lovely touch.
Jennifer, such a beautiful tribute to your mother in law! I'm sure you miss her, but this a great way to remember her! (hugs)
Jennifer, what sweet layouts!
Jennifer your layout is absolutely Gorgeous hun! Love it!
Beautiful tribute to your Mother-in-Law! The sequins add a nice touch.
What a gorgeous tribute, simple yet elegant page!
Love the little details and the idea of a tribute page. Perhaps scrapbooking a few pictures of my mom would make me feel like we're spending some quality time together! :)
Beautiful page Jen! I love the double ribbon-a very nice touch.
What a lovely tribute to your mother. Beautiful!
Beautiful layout - love the addition of the sequins!
Beautiful page!
So pretty! Love the page!
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I lost my MIL in 2016 also. This is a beautiful tribute. I need to do something like this.


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Whether you call your business a Manufactured Home Community, a Land Lease Community or a Mobile Home Park, or call your sales lot a Manufactured Housing Retail Store or Mobile Home Dealership, or anything else for that matter, there are five (5) very good reasons you should be using WordPress as the keystone of your online marketing strategy.
1. Simple installation and setup
No one needs an online marketing solution that is difficult (expensive) to install, update and maintain. If you do it yourself, it is that much more of your time that gets eaten up – and, of course time is money. If you use a professional to do it, that hourly billing on a difficult platform will eat you up.
In my opinion, WordPress is the simplest solution for the needs of clients like manufactured housing communities and retailers. It is much more cost-effective than comparable solutions for use as a Content Management System (CMS) and is just plain easier to administer.
2. Ease of Use
Most CMSs don't require you to learn HTML or PHP code to use them. That is their beauty. Anyone who can create a letter in MS Word, OpenOffice or any other word processor can create or update a web page using a CMS.
What makes WordPress stand above the rest is the simple, clean interface used to create or update a page or post. The community responsible for the maintenance of the WordPress application has spent hundreds of thousand of hours developing the platform.
Because of the community development model, there is no direct profit motive to blind the development team to flaws that need correction. Likewise, there is a tremendous pool of talent constantly working to improve the product.
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It is the very nature of WordPress's roots that cause it to be a superior SEO tool right "out-of-the-box." With all it's inherent benefits, plugin developers have added their own contributions to WordPress's SEO abilities creating the world's premier CMS when it comes to building your Search Engine Ranking.
4. Flexibility (there's a plugin for that)
Just there are WordPress plugins to help with SEO, there are WordPress plugins that extend the platform to do a myriad of things unimagined by the original developers at WordPress's conception.
You've see the Apple ads – "There's an app for that" – with WordPress it's "there's a plugin for that."
There are so many plugins for WordPress that you'd be hard-pressed to find something it can't do.
Most plugins are simple enough for most users to install and configure and are certainly within the skill set of any WordPress developer.
5. Saves you money while it makes you money
The best things about WordPress is that it is Open Source, which means you can you use it freely without any cost or licensing fees. The same holds for many themes (templates) and plugins.
If you require a special plugin or theme, they can usually be acquired at a reasonable cost. And the sheer ubiquitousness for WordPress ensures that if your web developer quits the business, gets hit by a bus or moves back to South Africa, you will find it fairly easy to find someone to take up the job.
So let's go over the benefits of WordPress one more time:
- Simple
- Easy
- Powerful
- Flexible
- Open Source
I've been in the web development and marketing business for fifteen years and that checklist is something I waited to have in one product for a long time.
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The bid, close to Rs 440 crore per season, is at a 267% premium over the base price of Rs 120 crore set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. This is also the biggest sponsorship deal in the history of any sport in India.
Incidentally, Oppo, which trumped Vivo in securing Indian cricket team's jersey rights earlier this year, was the second highest bidder at Rs 1,430 crore.
BCCI had initiated the tender process for the title sponsorship rights, for five seasons from 2018 – 2022.
ET had first reported that handset makers including Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, and Intex have picked up the tender document. Vivo's two-year term as IPL title sponsor ended with the 2017 edition of the cash-rich league. BCCI initiated the process of inviting bids on May 31 when it asked interested parties to collect tender documents from its office in Mumbai on payment of Rs 3 lakh. The documents were available until June 21.
In the previous deal, beverage maker PepsiCo had agreed to pay Rs 396.8 crore for five years – about Rs 79.4 crore per year – for the league to be known as the Pepsi IPL. However, after paying Rs 206 crore for first three years, the beverage maker decided to end its association with the league when IPL was caught up in the spot-fixing controversy. Chinese handset manufacturer Vivo came on board for the remaining two years of the contract, paying Rs 190 crore to become the title sponsor.
DLF, the first IPL title sponsor, paid Rs 200 crore (Rs 40 crore per year) for the first five years of the tournament.


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I make this rasam when S catches a cold and/ cough. But I up the amount of ginger and pepper. It is very soothing.
A small lemon sized tamarind (soak in 1/2 cup of warm water for 10 mins and extract the juice)
3&1/2 cups water
4-5 green chillies( adjust to ur taste)
4-5 curry leaves
2&1/2 inch piece of ginger
2 garlic pods
1 tsp cumin seeds
1&1/2 tsp corriander seeds
1 tbsp chopped cilantro for garnish
Salt to taste
A pinch of tumeric
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
3-4 curry leaves
4-6 methi seeds
3 dried red chillies
Grind to paste ginger, green chillies, garlic, cumin seeds, corriander seeds and keep aside. Boil water with the tamarind juice, salt, tumeric, curry leaves for 5-8 mins. Add the paste and boil for another 10-12 mins. In an other pan heat 1 tbsp oil add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds and when they start to splutter, add the methi seeds, red chillies and curry leaves and saute for 1-2 mins and add this to the prepared chaaru. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with white rice or have it as is. Enjoy!!!
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You can also grind 2 tbsps of cilantro and add ground black pepper.
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The life story of this famous Mormon athlete was truly inspirational. Before the 1988 games in Calgary, Teri Walker was informed by doctors that she had contracted multiple sclerosis and that she would soon be unable to walk. However, rather than let the disease get the better of her this celebrity Mormon athlete quickly learned how to ski and soon became one of the greatest competitors for the disabled Winter Olympics, winning a Gold medal before her horrible disease could take away her mobility. However, the disease never beat Walker who has yet to require the use of a wheelchair some twenty years later. This famous Mormon athlete maintains an active presence in the LDS Church. ← Back to Gallery
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Hello, my name is David, your name is Veronica. This is how it all starts, David Comes to life, the newest Fucked Up studio album. It a love story told in 18 tracks and once again they've made something completely unique, a 68 minute rock opera, an album set to a play. There is even a whole site dedicated to this record http://www.davidcomestolife.com/. With postcards of the characters who feature in the story, told on the record, be sure to check it out.
When you look where Fucked Up comes from, this a mayor shift in the genre, they started out as a hardcore/punk band but they we're always pushing the edge, they kept evolving. Their second full length even starts with a flute intro. Not many hardcore bands would get away with this.
Fucked up is one in a kind, thats why I love them so much.
and for a review check pitchfork media.
Anyway here's the record, on Matador Records.
Perhaps I'll talk about my other fucked up records some other time…


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This was my third set at Gotham Comedy Club, which took place Wednesday March 20th, 2013. I joked about Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn being "Facebook Official", Lululemon's new see-through yoga pants, and my beautiful member.
Turns out third time is NOT a charm. This is bombing at its best, folks. Drink it in. I was followed by the most stereotypical comics I've ever seen in my life and they absolutely murdered it. An Orthodox Jew who did Orthodox Jew jokes and a flaming gay Puerto Rican who did flaming gay Puerto Rican jokes. I guess I should do stereotypical straight white male Christian jokes? That sounds hilarious…
Thanks to Andy Engel and everyone who came out to support me. Sorry I sucked.
My next set is Friday, April 12th at the Metropolitan Room. Show starts at 9:30pm. Doors open at 8:45pm.
I know the price says $115, I've notified the booker to let him know, it will be more like $15 per ticket.
Please let me know if you're coming and definitely RSVP with Andy Engel – email@example.com. Be sure to provide the date and time of the show, my name, and number of people attending.
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Composting uses the natural process of decay to change organic wastes into a valuable humus-like material. It is an easy way to reduce waste and save money and, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, one person generates an average of approximately 1.35 pounds of organic or compostable waste per day. That equals almost 500 pounds per person every year.
Below are educational materials and links to assist in understanding the compost process.
Composting - It Is Recycling Naturally (pdf)
Composting Critters - The Compost Food Web (pdf)
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - Resources for Home Composting
EPA: How to Create and Maintain an Indoor Worm Composting Bin


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Save ours Souls
02:46, 2008
Color, Single Channel Video
Series of 5
The opening main figure is a reminder of the 3-character study at the basis of Bacon's crucifixion.
Among these waiting forms enter a superior being which then gives way to a series of events. This video can be read from several approaches and it shows a metaphor of human life, both lay and religious, that eventually ends up with a storming sea….an held over final scene foreshadowing a new cyclic beginning..


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The i-Elite is for those who opt to challenge ocean elements without the need for a hood.
ISURUS uses Yamamoto Neoprene and anatomically designed compression panels to flow in unison with the body. Our athletes have concluded that this suit is the next best thing to surfing without a wetsuit.
The i-Elite Series was tested and fine tuned among the many renowned points off Central and Southern California and is recommended choice for today's cool-water performance surfer.


text: PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22 -- Plummer Precision Optics Co., now known as Blue Jaunte Co., will have to pay more than $875,000 in fines after admitting to shipping millions of dollars worth of defective parts to the military. Plummer, whose products include the sights for the M-1 tank, also admitted making false inspection reports.The company will also pay $2.3 million to the government to settle a separate civil lawsuit, according to the US Attorney's Office. Two former executives, Walter Lagger and Max Haskins, were expected to plead guilty in the next few days, prosecutors said.Officials at Plummer were accused of defrauding the government for more than a decade after the company's former marketing director exposed the company in 1997. Inspectors who warned the company that its products did not meet government specifications were threatened with losing their jobs, the lawsuit said. The company supplied optical equipment to the armed forces during World War II and more recently produced technology for the Army's laser range finders as well as the M-1 tank's sighting system.


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Nigerians in Guangdong province of China has called on the federal government to open consular office in the province to alleviate the hardship they face while trying to process documents The Association recalled an encounter they had with the former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo when he visited China.
In an address presented by the first President of Nigerian community, Pastor Basil Ukaere, appeal to Obasanjo to establish a consular office in Guangzhou unfortunately past administrations never did anything to alleviate their suffering. In his reaction, Senator Mathew Nwagwu, representing Imo north and senate committee Chairman on Foreign Affairs, said the matter has been debated by the senate, stating that the challenge of going far to process documents by Nigerians in the Diaspora is not peculiar to those in China but also to those in Texas, USA.
According to Nwagwu, his committee sent a delegation to Guangzhou and Texas on oversight function to ascertain how the ministry of External Affairs could establish consular in those places but blamed the delay on the cost implication. "The process of establishing a Consular in Guangzhou and Texas is in progress, the only thing delaying it is the cost implication but I assure you as soon as fund is available it would be done" Sen. Nwagwu declared.


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Written on: Saturday March 1st, 2008
A journal entry from: Kevin and Julie's RTW
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Author: Julie
We spent a lazy morning enjoying the hostel. In the afternoon we returned to the Recoleta district to see if we could find the cemetery. The neighbourhood has been referred to as the Paris of the Americas, with many French-style palaces and villas built in the area, especially on Avenida Alvear with its sophisticated restaurants, up-scale shopping (Gucci! Prada!) and mansions built by the affluent families of Buenos Aires, (today some used as embassies), and one of America's most luxurious hotels, the grand five-star Alvear Palace Hotel. Recoleta is one of the most expensive neighbourhoods to reside in Buenos Aires, both in terms of real estate and of the cost of living. Even dying here is costly, as a mausoleum in the Recoleta cemetery is of great expense.
The Recoleta Cemetery's status as a tourist attraction is rivalled by few; some compare it to Père Lachaise in Paris, where Jim Morrison is buried. It was designed by Prospero Catelin of France, following a proposal by Bernardino Rivadavia, the first president of Argentina, and opened in 1822 as a public cemetery for ordinary citizens. We entered through large neo-classical gates with tall Greek columns. Before us was a large boulevard splitting in three directions. The entire cemetery is laid out in sections like city blocks, with wide tree-lined main walkways branching into sidewalks filled with mausoleums. In the center is a small square with a large colony of wild cats looking for a good scratch and cuddle from visitors. I think they are fed by locals who come to pray at the mausoleums of family members.
While many of the mausoleums are in fine shape and well-maintained, others have fallen into disrepair. Several can be found with broken glass, littered with rubbish, and at least a couple are being used as a janitorial supply closet, with cleaning and maintenance products stored on top of coffins. Each mausoleum bears the family name etched into the facade; brass or bronze plaques are added to the front for particular family members. La Recoleta is one of those cemeteries where the tradition of engraving a death date but no birth date has been maintained. Looking inside we could see they descended two of three stories with coffins stacked on top of each other. Some had large stairs winding down into a private chapel while others were narrow shafts with small ledges where the coffins were lowered to their eternal resting place.
A large bell tolled, signalling the end of visiting time. We never found the tomb of Evita Peron although I?m sure we could have followed the long line of tourists that were looking for it too. We exited through the same large gates we had entered a few hours earlier. The day was still early so we decided to wander through the neighbourhood. We didn?t get very far though. We found a trendy mall around the corner with a nice bookstore and a movie theatre. We spent a couple of relaxing hours browsing books and watching Fool?s Gold featuring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey.


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New Finnish Grammar
by Diego Marani
Italian – 2000 – US 2011
196 pgs –
Rating 9.5
Oh boy – I had been wondering if I'd actually like this book. Being 1/2 Finnish heritage I was really impelled to read it. I knew it wasn't originally written in Finnish or by a Finlander but still – it had great reviews and I just got so curious.
So now I'm about 1/3 through and so far it's fabulous.
The book opens with a Prologue written by a Doctor Friari who found the pages of what appears to be a journal, a sailor's jacket and a handkerchief marked with SK, along with a volume of the Kalevela and a bottle of koskenkorva in a trunk in a military hospital in Finland. The doctor is presenting the pages of the journal to us. He also adds quite a lot of his own commentary throughout the book, explaining what the pages are, their legibility, the letters, etc.
The actual journal by SK (Sampo Karjalainen) begins in Chapter 1, "Return to Helsinki."
"Doctor Friari's eyes were the first living thing I saw emerging out of nothingness."
A man is found in Trieste Italy during the end of WWII. He seems to have total amnesia but is wearing a jacket with the name Sampo Karjalainen written into the collar. This would seem to indicate a Finnish origin for the man. Well, possibly not only that …
"In Finnish mythology, the Sampo or Sammas was a magical artifact of indeterminate type constructed by Ilmarinen that brought good fortune to its holder. When the Sampo was stolen, it is said that Ilmarinen's homeland fell upon hard times and sent an expedition to retrieve it, but in the ensuing battle it was smashed and lost at sea." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sampo
The last name, Karjalainen, is a very common Finnish surname.
I am really enjoying this book but I'm afraid the theme may be somewhat over my head – it's about identity and memory and the connection of language (lots of literary type themes available there). This is also a quest story – one man's search for himself.
I am reminded of two books – The English Patient by Micael Ondaatje and The Finkler Question by Howard Jacobson – the search for identity part in both, memory in the Ondaatje book. I don't quite remember if either book dealt with language.
BUT! It looks like I'm going to have some problems with some of these ideas. At location 1669/ about 69% we find the sentence:
"Memory is inseparable from words. Words draw things out of the shadows. Learn the words and you will recover your memory…"
Oh balderdash – you need memory to learn a language and that's not the only thing – dogs have memory, they remember smells and tastes and sounds – they don't have language. Man at one point was probably similar (maybe as a chimp?) and developed language because he had something more than memory – the physical attributes which make different sounds possible, for one thing.
Moving along – I am fascinated by the relationship of the Kalevala to Finland's experience with Russia.
Great review at "readramble"


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Lots to share in this Friday's edition of, "Features of the week". Let's get started!
1. International equity returns YTD. Nice table and world map courtesy of TickerSense.
2. Iceland is the best place to live, according to a UN study.
3. Bloomberg crafts a lengthy profile of hedge fund star James Simons, founder of Renaissance Technologies LLC.
4. Paulson & Co. earnings beat those of Citadel, as John Paulson tops Bloomberg's list of highly paid hedge fund managers.
5. Death of inflation is a dangerous delusion, writes John Kemp.
6. Who really pays the taxes in America? The rich, baby.
7. Financial Sense Junior Gold Mining Index review, by Frank Barbera.
8. Robert Prechter talks to Bloomberg about the markets and inflation/deflation.
9. Capitalism: Derailed, Dumbed-down, or Deceased?, asks Rob Kirby.
10. Is art a good investment? Matisse Capital reviews recent speculative returns.
11. China is not decoupling from the US, according to CLSA economists.
12. Does the current financial crisis vindicate the economics of Hyman Minsky?
13. Bear Mountain Bull tips us to some not-so-free-market aspects of the recent home lending accords.
14. Peter Munk, founder and chairman of Barrick Gold, speaks with FT.com's "View from the Top" about gold, mining, sovereign wealth funds, the world economy, and investors Steven Schwarzman and Oleg Deripaska.
Watch the interview here. Parts one and two.
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Switzerland has announced additional money to help Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, taking its total contribution to CHF8 million ($8.1 million). The United Nations in Geneva hosted a pledging conference on Monday to seek support for what it calls the fastest-growing refugee crisis in the world.
The Swiss foreign ministry said on Mondayexternal link it was increasing its aid budget to CHF8 million to meet the growing humanitarian needs of Rohingya Muslim refugees. More than 600,000 – 60% of them children – have fled violence and insecurity in the northern Rakhine State in Myanmar since August 25, when the UN says the Myanmar army began a campaign of ethnic cleansing following insurgent attacks.
The refugee population in neighbouring Bangladeshi regions has now expanded to 809,000. Most Rohingya are stateless in Myanmar and many fled without papers.
"In view of the gigantic humanitarian needs, we've mobilised very quickly," Switzerland's top aid official, Manuel Bessler, told reporters in Geneva. "Ahead of my visit to Bangladesh three weeks ago we proposed CHF4 million. Afterwards, we talked about what more we could do, so we've mobilised CHF4 million in new money. On the other side of the border in Myanmar's Rakhine State we've had an operation for some time and there we have a budget of CHF4.7 million."
The Swiss money is going towards funding emergency operations by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the World Food Programme (WFP) and various NGOs.
Last month, Switzerland also delivered tents and other emergency supplies, and three experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unitexternal link are helping the IOM and UNICEF, the UN children's fund, to set up reception centres and install sanitation facilities and systems for distributing drinking water.
The UN says it needs $434 million (CHF427 million) to assist 1.2 million people, including new refugees, previous refugees and host communities who are living in cramped makeshift camps in the Cox's Bazar region of Bangladesh (see box).
UN officials announced on Monday that pledges from 35 states had been made amounting to $340 million. Significant new money was announced by the government of Kuwait ($15 million), the European Union (€31 million (CHF35million)), the United Arab Emirates ($7 million), Denmark ($10 million), Sweden ($15 million), Saudi Arabia ($20 million) and Britain (£12 million (CHF15.6 million)). Other pledges are expected in the coming weeks.
'Humanitarian nightmare'
Humanitarian officials agree that the needs in Bangladesh and Myanmar are colossal. Myanmar's government dismisses accusations of ethnic cleansing, saying it has to tackle Rohingya insurgents, whom it accuses of starting fires and attacking civilians, as well as the security forces.
"During my visit to Bangladesh earlier this month, I heard heart-rending accounts of killings, arson, rape, torture and other abuse," Mark Lowcockexternal link, emergency relief coordinator and Under Secretary-General at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs told the donor meeting.
"The Secretary-General has called the situation a 'human, humanitarian and human rights nightmare'. Children, women and men fleeing Myanmar are streaming into Bangladesh traumatised and destitute."
Donor conference
The Pledging Conference for the Rohingya Refugee Crisisexternal link was co-organised by the UN agencies for migration (IOM) and refugees (UNHCR), the UN's humanitarian coordination body (OCHA), the European Union and the government of Kuwait.
The needs of the UN-coordinated joint response planexternal link include: food assistance for more than 500,000 new arrivals; more than 100,000 emergency shelters; 25,000 emergency lavatories; 100,000 children require continued education; 55,000 pregnant women require emergency nutritional support; 58 million litres of safe water a day; 68,000 women require dignity supplies.
Last week, UNICEF said nearly 340,000 Rohingya childrenexternal link were living in squalid conditions in Bangladesh camps where they lack enough food, clean water and health care.
Humanitarian agencies and governments are still demanding access to northern Rakhine, where an unknown number of Rohingya remain despite UN reports that many villages and food stocks have been burnt.
Manuel Bessler said the scale of the crisis and the pressures were striking. "Imagine half a million people – more than the population of the city of Zurich – being displaced in the space of just a few weeks. There is a real feeling of crisis and emergency in every sector, especially hygiene and water. There are needs everywhere," he said.
"No organisation or country can be prepared for a crisis that develops so quickly. There is certainly room for improvement. There are distribution points [in the camps] but there are not enough organisations on the spot – five or six UN agencies and about 20 NGOs for a crisis of half a million. It's not enough."
Search for a durable solution
Shameem Ahsan, Bangladesh's ambassador to the UN in Geneva, told the donor meeting that the huge number of arrivals was 'untenable'.
"This is the biggest exodus from a single country since the Rwandan genocide in 1994," Ahsan said. He added that Bangladesh's interior minister was in the Myanmar capital Yangon on Monday for talks to try to find a "durable solution".
The UN insists that the origins of the crisis are in Myanmar and that a political solution must also be found in the southeast Asian state. On Monday, UN officials repeated their calls for an end to violence in northern Rakhine State, "unfettered" humanitarian access and the creation of conditions for refugees to return home.
Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, told journalists in Geneva that Myanmar and Bangladesh had begun talks on "repatriation".
Any return must be "voluntary, safe and dignified" and conducive conditions have to be "recreated" in Rakhine, he said. "This must include a solution to the question of citizenship, or rather lack thereof for the Rohingya community," Grandi said.
Earlier this month Switzerland hosted controversial talks with Myanmar's top military brass.
"Switzerland's aim is to act as a mediator and to reinforce dialogue, as it does in many crises," Bessler commented, adding that humanitarian access and the return of refugees were two of the topics tackled in "animated discussions".
The results of the Swiss talks are unclear, however. Bessler said the Myanmar officers "at least showed an interest" by participating.


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5 Financial Questions to Answer before Starting a Business
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It is very essential that while starting your own business venture, you should properly plan before and then make required financial decisions. As in this way, you will be able to manage your money efficiently once your business starts operating. Starting a new business might bring uncertainty,
It is very essential that while starting your own business venture, you should properly plan before and then make required financial decisions. As in this way, you will be able to manage your money efficiently once your business starts operating. Starting a new business might bring uncertainty, and certain situations may arise where you have enough cash flow and you need few alternative options too. That is why it is important to know whether you can answer below five questions related with finance before embarking towards new business venture.
1. If You Need Additional Working Capital, What Will You Do?
In order to bring their goals to fruition, several business owners need additional funds. So, at the initial stage of your startup venture, you must research on your priorities, as it will help you in preparing yourself id in case there is a need of additional financing for your business venture. There are two options which can be considered: Loan financing or Equipment financing.
If you are considering loan financing, it is quite essential to work with that lender which gives realistic term and amount for your business. And if your startup business is service or product based, with the required equipment is essential to keep your business operate smoothly. For the first time, upgrading, replacing or purchasing may put a severe pinch on the owner's cash flow but with the precise equipment financing, you can obtain those things which your venture needs without building a considerable dent in the bottom line.
2. For How Long Can You Live Off Your Savings?
While starting your own business venture, it is important to know if you have to live off your savings, then will you be able to do so or not and if yes, then for how long. As it is necessary that you should monitor your business expenses which will further help you in living within your means.
3. What is The Importance of Business Debt Management?
Business debt management is important because it can help you in retaining your business status. As if you are not able to handle your business debts, then there is a possibility that it may result in bankruptcy or even compel you to shut down your business, which in turn will affect your credit too. So, it becomes quite tough to get any kind of credit after the discharge of bankruptcy.
4. Know What Amount of Debt Is Necessary For the Business
For successfully establishing your business, debt is very important. The reason behind this is that apart from equity financing; for establishing your startup business you can opt for obtain debt financing. But, it is essential to have right form of debt and more debt can play havoc with all the personal finance.
5. Can You Responsibly Manage Your Cash Flow?
From the start, the cash flow projections are driven by your operating cash flow. Ideally, operating cash flow is being projected either weekly or monthly for determining whether you need support from funding activities. As investing activities are designed on this basis for several businesses. Until and unless you are not in a progressive growth phase that needs purchase of assets, you will not have enough cash for further investments. As this tends to be larger transactions, they have considerable impact on cash flow of your business. Usually, it has been observed that financing activities refer as plug in the model of your business cash-flow. Any insufficiency in investing or operating cash flow can be covered with money from various financing activities. As it takes time in finding potential lenders or investors in getting cash, it's better to know in advance how much and from where your business will get funding for balancing its cash flow.
Hopefully, now you can answer five finance related questions before starting your business venture. As if you are financially responsible from the initial stage them your business venture might have a better way of succeeding.
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Control Your Website
While it's tempting to hand technical tasks over to the person working on a website for you, please be careful that you're not unintentionally losing control of your own services. We've worked with clients who had a hard time updating their website, because they'd given over the reins to a developer and didn't have access to the accounts needed to move or update the website.
What to keep in your control:
Your Domain
If you allow someone else to register a domain for you, they will ultimately be in control of your website and your email. Purchase your domain yourself, know when it's set to expire, and be sure to renew it on time.
Your Content
Make sure you have control over your content as it the most important part of the website. To do this you will need a website CMS.
A website CMS allows you to add and edit content using a graphic user interface right inside your website to make site updates from any internet-connected computer. Tendenci's easy CMS allows your team to add new pages, incorporate rich media, and make edits as needed using a WYSIWYG (What You See is What You Get) editor that makes adding and editing content possible for anyone on your team!
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You don't need knowledge of HTML or code when you edit your site which saves you time and allows for immediate website update


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Cee's Which Way Photo Challenge – August 11, 2017
I take pictures of Marilyn while she is taking pictures. She is almost impossible to pose, so it's the only way to get any interesting pictures. All of these taken at River Bend near the museum where the river is wide and lazy. Summer 2017.


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OneTrack is MSD's proprietary equipment management solution specifically designed to track medical devices. OneTrack helps healthcare providers to maximize their device utilization, eliminate the loss of valuable assets, and save significant time and resource.
Currently, over 500,000 medical devices are efficiently being managed with OneTrack.
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The Foundation is a completely separate entity and functions autonomously involving independent directors.
Overview of the AP Foundation:
- The Foundation is set-up to be a Broad-Based Black Ownership Scheme (B-BBOS)
- The Foundation is registered as a Non-Profit Company (NPC)
Objective of the AP Foundation:
to play a leadership role in the field of black social and economic empowerment through:
- Informing diversity and empowerment policy;
- Conducting diversity and empowerment research;
- Supporting leadership development (e.g. black directors/heads);
- Raising awareness of the role of diversity and empowerment;
- Contributing to scarce skills development (e.g. bursaries)


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Although the Berwick area has a relatively small population, the region offers diverse employment opportunities.
Manufacturing is the biggest industry, with everything from potato chips to ribbons being produced in Berwick. Residents also are employed in several other industries, including health care, retail, construction, education and finance.
Berwick's biggest employers include:
- Autoneum, which provides multifunctional components and technologies for noise and heat protection in vehicles.
- Berwick Offray, which makes decorative ribbons and bows.
- Commonwealth Health - Berwick Hospital.
- Consolidated Container Company, which makes rigid plastic packaging for the dairy, water, beverage, food, chemical and auto markets.
- Dollar Tree Stores' distribution center.
- G & B Specialties, which specializes in new product design, engineering, and in-house manufacturing of quality products for the railroad industry.
- K-FAB, a machine and fabricating company.
- Western International Gas and Cylinders.
- Wise Foods, which manufactures potato chips.


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Tim Hughes
Photo Andrew Pennill
Tim has enjoyed the pleasure of drawing and painting for many years now. Tim's specialist medium is really watercolour with its beauty and transparency.
Whatever the medium employed he emphasises the importance of good drawing discipline, followed by strong composition and then an understanding of colour. Light and atmosphere are key points too his paintings whilst trying to evoke a sense of mystery and delight for the viewer.
As regards subject matter Tim is happy drawing architecture and subjects, which require a mechanical ability. Tim is also an active member of the Leicestershire Pastel Society, and enjoys his membership of KBGA. "Being a member of KBGA over a good many years has been an exciting and wonderful part of my life for which I shall be forever grateful."