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by Angela Williams
Civilization and advancements in technology have reduced to the minimum manmade disasters. Even some natural disasters can be foreseen and adequately planned for. However, Mother Nature sometimes has its way and, leaves a catastrophic aftermath. In such a case, your level of preparedness is the single most important determinant of your survival.
Such preparedness also comes in handy if you are in the wilderness.
To survive in the woods, you must possess some unique bushcraft skills, skills that the best preppers have perfected over the years. In this tutorial, we will provide you with 8 basic bushcraft survival skills that you ought to know to be a successful survivor.
1. Sourcing and Purifying Water
Over 70 percent of your body is water. For that reason, you cannot survive for more than three days without drinking water. In an extreme environment, it may not even be possible to survive that long. Perhaps the most important survival skill is locating and purifying water. It is always good to store sufficient water at all times and carry some prior to leaving for an exploration.
Mother Nature is another good source. You can actually extract clean drinking water from certain plants, especially those with large, green leaves. However, you have to learn to do it properly as some plants may be poisonous. Learn how to extract water from plants in time for adequate preparedness. If there is a ready source of water such as stream, river or pond, use the water only after filtering and boiling it.
2. Starting and Fueling Fire
The next basic but important skill is starting and fueling a fire. This skill is only second to sourcing and purifying water. Hypothermia, a medical emergency that occurs when your body is incapable of producing enough heat to cope up with heat loss, is a real threat if you do not find a way to start a fire to warm your body.
Fire is also essential for water purification, cooking of food, warding off deadly predators, cauterizing wounds following injury and in signaling help in case of an emergency. Ideally, it would be good to have matches or lighter in your person at all time. However, you must also equip yourself with skills so you can start a fire from scratch. Learning how to start a fire from scratch and tend to it is a vital survival tactic all survivors must undergo.
3. Building a Temporary Shelter
The basic needs for human survival are water, food, shelter, and clothing. If you leave to wander in the woods for a day and return to civilization in less than a day then building a temporary shelter should be the least of your worries. However, the story is different if you were to be lost in the wilderness for a couple of days. You would want to build a shelter to protect you from the elements and for peace of mind.
The risks and dangers of emergency are compounded by extreme weather including rain, snow, thick fog and cold. The manner of building shelter depends much on the surroundings and the environment where you are. Learn the best types of temporary shelter to build in emergency situations. Examples include Round Lodge (wickiup, teepee, or wigwam) and Lean-to.
4. Foraging and Hunting For Food
In a survival situation, the usual sources of food are no longer available. Once your food reserves are gone, you are left with the option of trusting Mother Nature to take care of your nutritional needs. You must learn to find and catch food to keep yourself and your loved one alive.
You can use various methods to forage and hunt for food. Such methods include hunting game using self-made weapons, trapping via small game survival snares, and fishing using a line and a hook and foraging for edible fruits, seeds, and herbs.
Concerning the latter, there are many helpful resources that can guide you on the particular plants to go for.
5. Proper Use of Survival Tools
Since most individuals cannot afford all the survival tools currently available in the market, the wise thing to do is pick the appropriate ones for your needs. Survival tools will help you in making a temporary shelter, fetching and preparing firewood, hunting, and cooking among other needs.
The most common survival tools to have in your possession include a flashlight, tactical folding knife, a backpack, scissors, hammer, splitting maul or ax, nails, pliers just but to mention a few. However, it is not enough just to have the tools; you must also know how to use them properly. This will not only make your work easier but also prevent accidents or nasty failures.
6. Psychological Preparedness
Survival means staying safe and functional by mitigating the effects of the disaster or emergency situation at hand. It takes a lot to manage your attitude and personality in an emergency situation. One of the most important survival skills is psychological preparedness. You must have confidence that you will survive despite the difficulties presented by the situation.
Think of what might happen to you if you were to lose hope along the way. It could prove fatal in the end if you cannot get your act together and approach the situation with confidence. It takes a lot of practice and soul searching to prepare psychologically for any eventuality in an emergency situation.
7. Predicting Weather
In most cases, we do not have to worry about the weather conditions of our immediate environment unless there is an impending natural calamity such as hurricane or floods. Nevertheless, being able to forecast weather is a vital skill every prepper should learn. The lessons will become handy in an emergency situation.
Any sudden change in weather conditions if you are in the wilderness can prove disastrous to you because you will not have the necessary skills to mitigate it. Among the weather predicting skills to learn include air pressure, cloud types, animal behavior and variations in temperature. While you can use weather prediction gadgets such as barometer, thermometer and so forth, you must also be able to make approximations from these natural phenomena.
8. First Aid Basics
First Aid is a fundamental skill everyone, especially preppers, must learn as part of disaster or emergency preparedness. In case of emergency, this skill can help you get out of a deadly situation. For instance, you might get a cut that leads to severe bleeding. In such a situation, you can use your First Aid skills to stop the bleeding before you access a medical facility for a more robust treatment. It also means you must have a small First Aid Kit.
Bottom Line
Acquiring the 8 bushcraft skills discussed is the first steps in learning outdoor survival bushcraft skills. Bushcraft skills are easy to learn with practice and incredibly helpful. If you do not possess these skills, chances are that you will fail if lost in the woods for an extended amount of time and I believe that's something you do not want – so get to work.


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We're all set for the Ultimate Genea-Road Trip when ever that might be.
Check list –
- Net book with my genealogy software installed
- Handy Dandy battery operated Flip-Pal Picture Scanner (loving my Flip-Pal!)
- Research Log Book
- Digital Camera
AND our new-to-us 2006 Pleasure Way camper van aka "The Ultimate Genea-Mobile"!
What more can a Genealogist ask for?
Well…besides breaking down that 20 year brick wall….:)
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Point Thomson owners slow up, reevaluate project
"We are in a reevaluation stage at this point," ExxonMobil spokesman Bob Davis told Petroleum News Aug. 11. He said there are "cost challenges" on the gas cycling project "and also challenges relating to the reservoir."
Davis said the Point Thomson partners are "looking at project options potentially a revised gas cycling project and other options for development of the unit." The plan being evaluated in the EIS included 13 production wells, a processing facility and a 22-mile pipeline to Badami.
The reevaluation is based on two factors, he said: "one is the cost of the original project relative to what we feel we could extract from the reservoir" and the other is "some new information that came in recently on the makeup of the reservoir that does present some challenges." The companies are "still looking at gas cycling," Davis said, but "it may be a different configuration or different facility from the original design and we're looking at some other options as well."
The companies should be in a position later this year to be more specific about those other options, he said.
Four companies hold more than 98 percent ownership in leases in the Point Thomson unit: ExxonMobil Production is the field operator; the other major owners are BP Exploration (Alaska), Chevron U.S.A. and ConocoPhillips Alaska.
In April, the companies requested two-year extensions from the Alaska Division of Oil and Gas for three commitments the companies agreed to as part of the state's 2001 approval of unit expansion.
The division has agreed to only part of the requested extensions.
The requested extensions were for: the one-time election to contract the unit by June 15, 2003; begin development drilling by June 15, 2006; complete seven development wells by June 15, 2008.
The division approved a one-month extension of the contraction election deadline in May. In June, the owners requested a six-month extension of the contraction election deadline, which the division granted, extending that deadline to Jan. 15, 2004, and increasing the charge for that contraction from $8 million to $10 million, with the amount to be paid prorated if the companies elect to contract new acreage prior to Jan. 15.


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text: A technique that uses self-assembled, self-aligned and defect-free nanowire channels made of gallium arsenide is being used to make transistors smaller and faster. Xiuling Li, an electrical and computer engineering professor at the University of Illinois, and graduate research assistant Seth Fortuna have made the first metal-semiconductor field-effect transistor fabricated with a self-assembled, planar gallium-arsenide nanowire channel. Nanowires are attractive building blocks for both electronics and photonics applications. Compound semiconductor nanowires, such as gallium arsenide, are especially desirable because of their better transport properties and versatile heterojunctions. However, a number of challenges – including integration with existing microelectronics – first must be overcome. Xiuling Li (left) and Seth Fortuna discovered a technique that uses self-assembled, self-aligned and defect-free nanowire channels made of gallium arsenide. Image courtesy of L. Brian Stauffer. "Our new planar growth process creates self-aligned, defect-free gallium-arsenide nanowires that could readily be scaled up for manufacturing purposes," said Li, who also is affiliated with the university's Micro and Nanoelectronics Laboratory and the Beckman Institute."It's a nonlithographic process that can precisely control the nanowire dimension and orientation, yet is compatible with existing circuit design and fabrication technology." The gallium-arsenide nanowire channel used in the researchers' demonstration transistor was grown by metallorganic chemical vapor deposition, using gold as a catalyst. The rest of the transistor was made with conventional microfabrication techniques. Although the diameter of the transistor's nanowire channel was approximately 200 nm, nanowires with diameters as small as 5 nm can be made with the gold-catalyzed growth technique, the researchers report. The self-aligned orientation of the nanowires is determined by the crystal structure of the substrate and certain growth parameters. In earlier work, Li and Fortuna demonstrated that they could grow the nanowires and then transfer-print them onto other substrates, including silicon, for heterogeneous integration. A scanning electron microscope image of self-assembled planar gallium arsenide nanowires. The inset shows a field effect transistor fabricated with one of the nanowires. "Transferring the self-aligned planar nanowires while maintaining both their position and alignment could enable flexible electronics and photonics at a true nanometer scale," the researchers wrote in the December 2008 issue of the journal Nano Letters. In work presented in the current paper, the researchers grew the gallium-arsenide nanowire channel in place, instead of transferring it. In contrast to the common types of nonplanar gallium arsenide nanowires, the researchers' planar nanowire was free from twin defects, which are rotational defects in the crystal structure that decrease the mobility of the charge carriers. "By replacing the standard channel in a metal-semiconductor field-effect transistor with one of our planar nanowires, we demonstrated that the defect-free nanowire's electron mobility was indeed as high as the corresponding bulk value," Fortuna said. "The high electron mobility nanowire channel could lead to smaller, better and faster devices." Considering their planar, self-aligned and transferable nature, the nanowire channels could help create higher performance transistors for next-generation integrated circuit applications, Li said. The high-quality planar nanowires also can be used in nanoinjection lasers for use in optical communications. The researchers also are developing new device concepts driven by further engineering of the planar one-dimensional nanostructure. The work was supported by the National Science Foundation. For more information, visit: www.illinois.edu


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With 2016 coming to an end, I decided to list down some of the best Bollywood movies of 2016 I have seen. 2016 has been a good year for Bollywood:). We got to see some really good movies. What was special about this year was that all major Bollywood stars decided to do content driven films rather than meaningless masala films that we are used to seeing. Also, all of them decided to act and perform a character for a change rather than just playing the Bollywood hero. Though we have seen and expect good performances from Aamir and Srk, the biggest surprise was Salman Khan:), who actually decided to act and gave a good performance this year:). So here's bringing to you the list of Bollywood films that i watched and felt were worth watching this year:).
Pink is the best Bollywood movie of 2016 I have seen:). In this movie, when three young women are implicated in a crime, a retired lawyer steps forward to help them clear their names. Pink is a very unique and superb film for Bollywood when compared to the usual formulaic Bollywood movies filled with song and dance numbers we are used to seeing. It has a very simple storyline but successfully delivers a very stong message towards our deep-set prejudices and outright injustice that women across India face. Everything about this movie is superb, from storytelling to direction and also amazing performances by its cast. Taapsee Pannu and the girls give a very solid performance. But the performance that stands out is that of Amitabh Bachchan:). Amitabh not only delivers with his baritone voice but also expresses superbly with his eyes. This is one of his best performances in recent times and you will definitely remember his performance long after you leave the cinema halls. Overall, Pink is a superb film which may be a little uncomfortable to watch but it is also a must watch:):):).
Genre:- Drama, Thriller.
Director:- Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury.
Stars:- Amitabh Bachchan, Tapsee Pannu.
Bore Meter:- Superb movie and good pace:). Won't get bored:).
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Genre:- Action, Drama, Sport.
Director:- Nitesh Tiwari.
Stars:- Aamir Khan.
Bore Meter:- Has good pace and entertainment:). Won't get bored:).
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Airlift is a very good movie based on a real life incident. In this movie, When Iraq invades Kuwait in August, 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen. What mainly works for the film is its reality. The director keeps the whole film real and doesn't try to dramatize the movie too much. The movie also has a good pace and keeps you engaged with the situation in the movie throughout. Also Akshay Kumar does a very good job of underplaying his character and nowhere he comes across as a Bollywood Hero or masala actor. Overall, Airlift is a very good watch and it is more engaging as it is based on a real life incident:).
Genre:- Action, Drama, Thriller, War.
Director:- Raja Menon.
Stars:- Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur.
Bore Meter:- Has decent pace. Won't get bored:).
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Aligarh is a very touching film based on true story:). This movie is a true story of Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, who was suspended from his job because of his sexual orientation. What I loved about the movie is its mature direction:). Nowhere it feels like that we are watching a movie, it feels as if we are watching a real person's life. The movie's direction is very poetic and is on par with Oscar nominated Hollywood movies. What also works for the movie is the performances by its central actors. Manoj Bajpayee does a great job as the Marathi professor and touches your heart with his performance. Also Rajkummar Rao does a very good job and brings a lot of energy to the movie. Overall, Aligarh is a good movie with really mature direction:).
Genre:- Drama.
Director:- Hansal Mehta.
Stars:- Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao.
Bore Meter:- Has slow pace but is very well directed:).
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Genre:- Drama, Thriller.
Director:- Ram Madhvani.
Stars:- Sonam Kapoor.
Bore Meter:- Has good pace and very engaging:). Won't get bored:).
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Genre:- Action, Romance, Sport.
Director:- Ali Abbas Zafar.
Stars:- Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma.
Bore Meter:- Total entertainment:). No chance of getting bored:).
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Genre:- Drama, Sport.
Director:- Neeraj Pandey.
Stars:- Sushant Singh Rajput, Disha Patani, Kiara Advani.
Bore Meter:- Good pace and engaging movie:). Won't get bored:).
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Genre:- Romance.
Director:- Karan Johar.
Stars:- Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai.
Bore Meter:- Excellent performances and superb songs). Won't get bored:).
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Genre:- Action, Drama, Thriller.
Director:- Maneesh Sharma.
Stars:- Shah Rukh Khan.
Bore Meter:- Has good pace:). Won't get bored:).
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Genre:- Action, Adventure, Comedy.
Director:- Rohit Dhawan.
Stars:- John Abraham, Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez.
Bore Meter:- Has great pace and entertainment:). Won't get bored:).
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Since I started buying steroids online I have come to know the steroids for sale game as a hit and miss, high output, sketchy returns, always having my fingers crossed in hopes of a decent source and quality product. So many times have my hopes been set high only to have them torn down by fake products, no products sent, or a source that is solid or 6 months then steals your money and disappears without a trace. Since we started out blog at http://www.secretsofbodybuilding.org we have come to meet so many people that have had similar issues it's kind of scary. When we first started the site we wanted the site to be bodybuilding site only HOWEVER the most asked question we usually get is where can I buy steroids online? OR where can I find steroids for sale….EVERYTIME… So naturally we started on this info first. AND I DON'T FEEL BAD AT ALL… Here's why.
When I was a kid the use of steroids was so under wraps and secretive. Even if you figured they were using something nobody was saying yes or no. NOW ITS TOTALLY DIFFERENT. Now pretty much all the pros admit to using steroids but usually add in "BUT I DON'T RECOMMEND IT AND YOU SHOULDN'T TAKE THIS Blah Blah Blah." So what they are doing is glamorizing or sensationalizing the use of steroids and making the up and comers want to try it as well, and then going, ok well now you're on your own. I think it would be in very poor taste for pros to say where they get their gear BUT what is happening to thousands and thousands of people is this. They go online and do some searches, find some website and order who knows what. If they aren't completely ripped off and actually get anything, then what are they getting? Who knows? Is it just oil? Dirty oil? Bacteria? Who knows? We give people a hand and let them know where to go.
Kids on Steroids
I know kids are out there looking for steroids online. Yes that's scary, I do not agree with it.
Recently I met a young guy at my gym. I was squatting and he came over and we started chatting. He was short extremely skinny (maybe 110) but had some very lean muscle. I asked him if he would like to squat with me and he was like "I never squat" I asked him if he had a physical issue that didn't allow him to and he said no that he just didn't like it. I got him to jump in and he was using 25lbs on each side of the weight bar and really struggling with it. I was surprised but then thought to myself HERE WE GO when he asked me about steroids. I admitted I use them from time to time. (I don't deny it. I'm not ashamed of them, I just don't like people thinking I don't work hard.) Anyways he starts telling me all the steroids he wants to take. He had obviously been looking it up and he was dropping a lot of names DBOL, TREN Etc. Then went on to tell me he was going to start using insulin. My jaw was on the floor. I asked him how he trained usually and how he preps his food etc. and his answer was "well sometimes I get a big dinner at Taco Bell" and no this wasn't a joke. Also there was no plan as far as training. No Deadlifting or Squatting, no set routine. He just kind f came in talked to people and pushed some weights around here and there. I watched him for the next few weeks. We were going in at the same time. He was now comfortable coming up to me and telling me all the steroids he was going to do…and the insulin… I did everything I could to discourage this kid. I kept encouraging him to get a base at least but he had his heart set on it. I give him some info to read hoping he would snap out of it. When he would some up to me he always start with so I'm looking at this steroid and I'd ask him if he had read any of the info I gave him…nothing. Anyway I lost touch with him because I moved but I'll never forget his eagerness to use all kinds of drugs but didn't even want to try to squat. To this day it still blows my mind. Since we started the site I can usually tell if a young kid hits me up on email. It usually goes like this. I want to get huge in just a few weeks because I have a party or I have a date or I am going to try out for football. WOW… its so insane.
Appreciation of knowledge
On the flip-side I meet a ton of people that have had the same experiences as I have and are experienced users that are appreciative for the straight up info, and mature people using for the first time that are doing their due diligence in researching a legitimate source location and user guidelines. People are going to find what they are looking for regardless, so the fact that we have created an information site that is no BS upfront and real feels great. I get emails every single day thanking me for the information and it makes me glad we did this in the first place.
The Process of Buying Steroids
- Always look for longevity. A company that has been in business for a good amount of time is a good start.
- Read about the companies or brands they are selling. Are they known to be counterfeited?
- Reviews. This can be questionable. My personal advice is get a good overview. Are there more positive then bad? What was the reason for the bad reviews?
- Order small FIRST. If Im trying a new vendor or supplier I always start small. See how the process goes, then slowly scale up. This sounds time consuming…you're right. But in the end its so much better to build rapport with a reputable provider.
- Be patient. In my personal experience most of the better gear has been from overseas (if in the US) so when ordering be patient. Order well in advance of any prep you may need to do.
We have a ton of information about to be posted. Sit tight we work full time jobs and have families.
If you are just interested in the source only just check out each blog post and the links to our recommended provider is at the bottom of each post.
Check out our post on Steroids For Sale. I cover a rip off company you should be looking out for and how it ended up costing me thousands in medical expenses.
Any questions always hit me up by email Id be happy to chat with you,
Stay safe,
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Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.
Anaphylaxis is a severe, whole-body allergic reaction to a chemical that has become an allergen. An allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction.
After being exposed to a substance such as bee sting venom, the person's immune system becomes sensitized to it. When the person is exposed to that allergen again, an allergic reaction may occur. Anaphylaxis happens quickly after the exposure. The condition is severe and involves the whole body.
Tissues in different parts of the body release histamine and other substances. This causes the airways to tighten and leads to other symptoms.
Some drugs (morphine, x-ray dye, aspirin, and others) may cause an anaphylactic-like reaction (anaphylactoid reaction) when people are first exposed to them. These reactions are not the same as the immune system response that occurs with true anaphylaxis. But, the symptoms, risk of complications, and treatment are the same for both types of reactions.
Anaphylaxis can occur in response to any allergen. Common causes include:
Pollen and other inhaled allergens rarely cause anaphylaxis. Some people have an anaphylactic reaction with no known cause.
Anaphylaxis is life threatening and can occur at any time. Risks include a history of any type of allergic reaction.
Symptoms develop quickly, often within seconds or minutes. They may include any of the following:
The health care provider will examine the person and ask about what might have caused the condition.
Tests for the allergen that caused anaphylaxis (if the cause is not obvious) may be done after treatment.
Anaphylaxis is an emergency condition that needs medical attention right away. Call 911 immediately.
Check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation, which are known as the ABC's of Basic Life Support. A warning sign of dangerous throat swelling is a very hoarse or whispered voice, or coarse sounds when the person is breathing in air. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR.
Paramedics or other providers may place a tube through the nose or mouth into the airways. Or emergency surgery will be done to place a tube directly into the trachea.
The person may receive medicines to further reduce symptoms.
Anaphylaxis can be life threatening without prompt treatment. Symptoms usually do get better with the right therapy, so it is important to act right away.
Without prompt treatment, anaphylaxis may result in:
Call 911 if you or someone you know develops severe symptoms of anaphylaxis. Or, go to the nearest emergency room.
To prevent allergic reactions and anaphylaxis:
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Reviewed By: Stuart I. Henochowicz, MD, FACP, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Georgetown University Medical School, Washington, DC. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.


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What if I told you that your body and the vast majority of your muscles were not properly functioning?
Be a better YOU
You are under constant stress, which is interpreted as survival mode by your body. When in survival mode your body utilizes harmful compensation patterns which can lead to injury. Reflexive Performance Resets the body out of survival mode and into performance mode and corrects muscle activation patterns.
Have the ability to achieve what you are truly capable of. Most people, unless they've been Reset, are not even scratching the surface of their potential. You are probably only utilizing 10-20% of your muscle potential.
What is Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR), how does it work and why should you get Reset?
The body has two priorities for survival; to breathe and to move. Without both we will die. The body finds ways to meet those priorities, and it's willing to sacrifice anything else in order to do this. Our goals during an RPR session is to:
1. Transfer your body from a sympathetic state (survival mode) to a parasympathetic state (relaxed and recovered)
2. Muscle activation
By doing this, we achieve injury prevention, increased strength, increased performance, lowered resting heart rate, lowered your cortisol levels, and faster recovery from workouts and stressors.
RPR is complex enough that it can explain almost every non-contact injury you have ever seen and help prevent them from happening again.
*This is not a "treatment" for injuries and is not intended to "treat", "fix", "manipulate" or otherwise replace medical advice and/or treatment.


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There are some days you just feel you have to go out and ski, eventhough you are dead beat. Today was one of these days, sunny outside, booring inside at the motel. I hate days off like this, and at 12 I couldn't take it anymore.
I took the bus to Breck. While waiting I found myself standing in this wonderful scenery. Warm and sunny mid-January.
The medium-park was kind-of crowded as any other day, not too strange if we take a quick look at it. It's pretty amazing what they have managed to put up in this small slope. Bottom's first, bunch of rails after two mellow jumps in a row.
Last jump, funny!
5th jump of a total 6 in the medium line.
The section in between the two jump lines. Bunch of rails and boxes again. As you might understand, 5 hours in this park is not like an average Norwegian or European park. It's way more exhausting, and it's nearly 4000 m. above sea-level too!
Middle-jump, fun too. It's bad when it comes to days like this. Everything is set to be perfect, except the fact that the human body is only human… We are not superhumans, as I sometimes wish I were. My body just said no today. Strike three right there. Crashing all over the place, couldn't even land switch 540's, haha. I called it a day after two hours of failure. Tomorrow is, wether I like it or not, a day off.
Going to Silverthorne to check out the Nike factory outlet, and maybe to the gym? Need to maintain the rest of what is called muscles. Skiing really takes the toll on your body, and I am not thinking of just let it expire.


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Dae-Sun believes that Hdac can help change the world by enhancing new technologies, speeding up transactions, and keeping information consistent
Hee-Chang majored in Business Administration and received his MBA from Helsinki School of Economy. Hee-Chang has over 20 years of experience in the finance industry. He worked at Shinhan Bank as the Head of FX Trading, Head of Project Financing, and Head of IBD. In 2007, Hee-Chang became the Branch Manager of Shinhan Bank London Branch. Afterwards, he briefly worked at Oak Line as Vice President and then moved to Woojeon Co., Ltd. as Permanent Audit. Currently, Hee-Chang is the Managing Director.
Michael studied law at Korea University and got his MBA from Helsinki School of Economy. He worked at Shinhan Bank for over 20 years. During his time there, he was Director of the Planning and Research Department, President of the Labor Union, and Branch Manager. He switched over to consulting and shortly after he was sought out by one of his clients and moved to Inthef, Co. LTD, to work as an auditor for about 9 years. Currently, Michael is the General Manager of Hdac Technology Korea.
John Bae majored in Business Administration at Korea University. He had worked 19 years in LG Electronics with 5 years in accounting team and 14 years in TV sales & marketing team for Europe & CIS. He has 12 years of overseas business experience consisting of 5 years in Russia, 3 years in Germany and 4 years in Switzerland. Especially, He came to Switzerland to open the branch and develop TV business successfully. At the last year of LG Electronics, he was in charge of overseas TV marketing strategy team and Global OLED TV sales task force team. Now, he has been the COO of Hdac Technology since 2017 November.
Kee-Sung worked in corporate planning at Hyundai Information Technology, Virturetek, Hyundai BS&C and Hyundai BS&I. He has experience in public relations and investor relations, venture investments, mergers and acquisitions, and IT services. Currently, Kee-Sung is the Chief Planning Officer at Hdac Technology. He is in charge of business development and strategies, overlooks new business opportunities, and manages investor relations and public relations.
Patrick is the CEO of PST Legal & Consulting in Zug which was set up in 1992. His main practice areas are national and international tax law, corporate law, notarial services etc. He is also a member of a self-regulatory organization for anti-money laundering purposes.


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The "Editor Area" view is used for recording statements and editing test files. Furthermore, all parameters (divided into test and system parameters) are listed in this view.
This view contains five tabs.
On the "Recorder" tab the control tree for recording statements is shown if the Fabasoft app.test Recorder is started. In here you can record statements.
The "Source" view displays the source code of the test file. A test file in Fabasoft app.test is an XML file. You can edit the file manually by adding, removing and changing XML tags. If errors occur in the XML file, they are marked in the file as well as listed in the "Problems" view.
All changes that took place in the source code are also displayed in the "Outline" view, where all statements and elements of the test file are listed. This means, if you change for example the name of a use case in the source code, the "Outline" view is updated and the new use case name is displayed.
In here you can find all parameters that have been set within the test till now (by using set statements – see chapter "Set Statement").
You can also change the value or the name of a parameter displayed in this grid by clicking into the corresponding field and entering a new name resp. value. Additionally you can define a new parameter by clicking into an empty row.
Furthermore you can save all test parameters currently set into a parameter table file. So you can reuse them later on in another test. Therefore, open the context menu within the "Test Parameters" tab and click "Save As".
Now you can select where to save the parameter table file and enter a name for the file. By clicking "OK" the file is created.
You can remove all parameters currently set by opening the context menu and selecting "Clear".
For loading additional parameters that have been saved in a parameter table you can open the context menu and select "Load".
Select the parameter table to be loaded and click "OK".
All parameters set in the parameter table are loaded and are now available to be used within the test file (when recording and running tests in the Fabasoft app.test Recorder). If parameters already existed in the grid, they are overwritten by the loaded test parameters (if they have the same names).
On this tab you can find a list of all system parameters. These cannot be changed or saved in a parameter table. They are predefined by the system and therefore can only be changed by the system. These parameters contain information about the tested web server, the login data, error information etc.
A list of all system parameters and a description of their function can be found in chapter "List of All System Parameters".
On this tab you can find a list of all key/value pairs that have currently been loaded from language files. These key/value pairs are needed if you translate a test during recording (see chapter "How to Translate Tests During Recording").
On this tab, key/value pairs are only shown if language files have been loaded before. The table cannot be edited.


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There I was sitting in a creative writing class, getting lectured about the use of imagery. "People need imagery and people need to be able to envision an idea". Yes, that is true when it comes to writing stories, but is it relevant for marketing too? Yes, of course! Companies use imagery every day in their marketing. They use pictures to display and upsell their products. It makes sense… people like to "see" what they're getting into.
This is why Instagram makes businesses so successful. Instagram uses images as the main focal point. These images create buzz and increase a businesses word of mouth marketing. Remember images sell! If you can use Instagram to market your products, what else could you use Instagram for? Well, you can showcase anything. Instagram users follow their favorite brands to see what the company atmosphere is like. Plus users can be the first to know what sales or promotions are currently going on. People crave the inside scoop and exclusivity.
Think of the bigger picture. Instagram is all about sharing, getting likes, spreading hashtags, and getting follows. That sounds a lot like a referral program, right? The main purpose of a referral program is to get new people to like the company and use your product. Putting the two together could hugely benefit a company. By using Instagram a company has the potential to get their program in front of a ton of eyeballs. Over 500 million across the globe actually.
How exactly can you promote a referral program on Instagram though? Well, think of your referral program as one of your products. Showcase all the aspects of the program. Promote the program on Instagram before it's even launched (kind of like a countdown). This will get people excited. Showcase what the program will look like (show off the registration page). You could even ask some of your top referrers to do a quick testimonial. The options are limitless.
1. Show it off
This one is easy. Share an image of your referral program. Perhaps you have a referral program landing page on your main website. Take a screenshot of the landing page and post it on your Instagram profile. All your followers will see it, and it can help spike your referral program traffic. This is one of the simplest ways of using your Instagram profile to showcase your program. Another fun way to show it off is by using filters. Users respond to filters! Take an image, add a fun filter, and use a little bit of text to promote your program. This gets two thumbs up for being effective and easy.
2. Program testimonials
Whether you post an image of a program member with their and have their testimonial as the comment. Or post a video of the customer's testimonial – it's a win. People like to see happy things. If you have a referral program member who has something good to say, then show it off. It's a win for everyone. You will have an interesting post. Your program member is happy, and other people will be persuaded to sign up. Plenty of people do testimonials for products. Start thinking of your referral program as one of your products. Remember people share when they are happy. It's not uncommon for a person to advertise the program on their own Instagram page. Think of all the affiliate posts you see on Instagram. The Instagram user takes a picture of the product. Then they say a few good words to promote it. They mention in the comments that their friends can get a discount. Instagram is an awesome way to spread the word about your product, your business and even your referral program.
3. Help people envision the rewards
Provoke people to sign up by showing how many awesome rewards have been given out. You can simply post a snapshot of a reward all by itself. You could post an image of a program member with their reward. Or you can post an image of the reward and explain how many people have already earned it. It's a super simple, and effective way to intrigue people to sign up for your program. People are motivated by seeing the results of others. If people can see that the program is working, and there is a benefit to joining then they will most likely join themselves. Visual content is usually most liked among social media websites. Help people envision what they can be rewarded with if they join your program.
4. Use links
Links in your bio, links on your posts, and even add a link to your responses. Links are about as handy as hashtags when it comes to Instagram. If it's clickable, people are likely to be intrigued and clicks are bound to happen. You can add a link to your referral program anywhere. Why not include them on your Instagram? This is a great way to promote your program, that's not too in your face. People will see it, and when they are ready they will click the link and sign up. Perhaps someone wants to join your program, but is in a rush. By adding a link to your bio, that person knows exactly how to find the program. It's a no brainer. If you have a following on your Instagram use a simple link and connect people to your referral program. Instagram is very successful in building followers. Use it to your advantage and spread the word about your program.
5. Show success
Try posting about how many people have signed up. Also post on how many referrals have turned into new customers. This goes hand in hand with showing off rewards, so post about how many happy program members have received their rewards. Really, post about any success the program has brought you. As mentioned before people respond really well to positivity. People have an easier time envisioning themselves doing something if they have seen others do it. This includes earning rewards from a referral program. It's a great way to show that your program is easy and rewards are actually obtainable.
Another good idea is to use Instagram pictures on your referral program landing page. An A/B test ran by Vanity Planet, found that when they included customer Instagram images to their checkout page it increased checkouts by 24%. Use that same concept with your referral program landing page. Take some of your program members and feature their referral program related posts (i.e. when they show off their rewards) on your landing page. This will make your program seem more relatable. This means that Instagram can help you drive more referral signups. Can you say #success?
Instagram is literally free advertising at your fingertips. So, it's the perfect place to advertise your referral program. With all the global users, you have the potential to get your referral program in front of hundreds of new people. Instagram provides you with the perfect platform for mobile users. Currently there are 32,831 'referral' hashtags and 42,716 'referrals' hashtags. What are you waiting for? Start promoting your referral program with Instagram.
Author Bio: Megan Mosley is a marketing specialist at Referral Rock, specializing in writing and sharing content specific to referrals and small businesses. Follow them on Twitter & Facebook.


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Nebraska Coalition Trainings
Each year the Nebraska Coalition provides numerous trainings and presentations to local domestic violence/sexual assault programs, as well as other community partners and agencies. Trainings are typically offered on a regional or statewide level, while local training requests are shared with the domestic violence/sexual assault program in that area.
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I had a request form a young Danish man to cook ginger pork as a main dish today. Actually, he requested a recipe calls a few ingredients. Then I gave several dishes and he picked up pork ginger.
He found out there are many pork menus in restaurants in this country. That is true, we eat more pork and chicken dishes than beef dishes since beef is an expensive ingredient either restaurants and grocery stores.
He cooks egg omelet, tamago-yaki. You might see tamago-yaki in Tsukiji fish market as a street food. The recipe of Japanese style egg omelet calls mainly egg, sugar and soy sauce. If you have square pan, you can make nice square omelet, but even if you don't have the pan, as long as you have spatula, you can make nice shaped omelet in a round pan.
It seems not easy to make square shaped egg omelet, but once you get it to roll the egg sheet you can do it by yourself.
Hope you bring the technique back to your home and show off to your family beautiful egg omelet!
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Trip Report: Caffè d'Epoca (Napoli, Italy)
Posted by TheShot on 05 Feb 2014 | Tagged as: Beans, Café Society, Consumer Trends, Foreign Brew
Napoli is a town of doppelgängers. Perhaps fitting with their con artist reputation, Neapolitans are masters of location-based bait-and-switch marketing.
Just take Pizzeria Sorbillo. Operated by Gino Sorbillo and considered one of the greatest and most historical pizzerias on the planet, it is located at via dei Tribunali, 32 and attracts long lines of tourists, foodie blog zombies, and multinational TV crews. Its relatively quiet neighbor at #35 to the east is also called Pizzeria Sorbillo (operated by Gino's brother, Patrizio). The next door further down at #38 is the ever so slightly more popular place called … wait for it … Pizzeria Sorbillo (operated by Gino's cousins, Antonio and Gigi).
This might not seem too dishonest given that there are 21 pizza-making siblings from the same Sorbillo family. But they are three distinctively different pizza places with three different owners, three different menus, and three different pizza ovens.
Easy enough, I mixed them up my first time here: it's quite confusing. Read the reviews on TripAdvisor or Google or Yelp.it — even the ones written in Italian — and you'll notice that some 10-20% of them undoubtedly reviewed the wrong place and to this day believe they ate somewhere else. Perhaps more accurately, they probably presumed there was only one Pizzeria Sorbillo on via dei Tribunali.
Il Falso Bar del Professore
Which brings us to Caffè del Professore, the café (or bar if you will). Many consider its espresso as some of the best in all of Napoli. Its name also refers to the Caffè del Professore roaster, based in Palermo, which is one of the most prized small roasters boasted on the front signage of many a local café in Napoli.
Given its Sicilian origins, Caffè del Professore, the roaster, is actually a little unusual for the region. Culturally speaking, the many discerning Neapolitan espresso drinkers have embraced and prized the local micro-roaster idea for generations. By contrast, New York City only started toying with the idea since around the time that Justin Bieber got his first tattoo. Many cafés in Napoli proudly post signs professing their coffee sources — and the smaller and more local, the better.
But this is supposed to be a review about Caffè d'Epoca, right? Right. And when you walk in front of this small café and look at the bold signage above the door, in the back of the establishment, and along all the sidewalk seating in front, you'd be hard-pressed to say this wasn't the famous Caffè del Professore on Piazza Trieste e Trento in Napoli.
But the reality is that it isn't: that place is actually called Il Vero Bar del Professore (i.e., "The Real Professor's Bar") at Piazza Trieste e Trento, #46 — and this is #2, just partially around the square. Like many a Twitter handle, at some point the confusion compelled Bar del Professore to add "The Real" as part of their official name.
Confusing? It's by design. Il Falso Bar del Professore indeed. Oh, they use Caffè del Professore coffee alright. But you will not find the name Caffè d'Epoca posted anywhere here — save for the printed register receipt. That sort of Neapolitan cultural curiosity made us want to check out this place even moreso than the three-chicchi-rated Il Vero across the way.
Despite ample outdoor seating on the front sidewalk under Coca-Cola parasols, inside the space is very tight and quite dark. Locals do come here in addition to a few misguided souls believing they are somewhere else. The locals come largely to avoid the line of tourists across the way and to have a solid espresso shot at only €0.90. And like Il Vero nearby, they promote their own Italian-style hot chocolate: here it's 32 flavors of Eraclea.
Using a four-group La Spaziale machine at the rear of the dark bar (what, a semi-automatic??), they pull shots of espresso with a medium brown crema that dissipates relatively quickly in the MPAN Caffè del Professore logo cups. It has a balanced flavor centered on spices and some herbal pungency, but it's surprisingly of restrained strength.
With Pizzeria Sorbillo, even if you didn't wait for an hour to get into il vero Gino's, you'll find that it may not be the world's best, but good pizza still doesn't fall far from the family tree. Similarly with Caffè d'Epoca, even if you are fooled by the Caffè del Professore branding (other than the suspiciously out-of-place espresso machine), the espresso is still pretty darn good.
Read the review of Caffè d'Epoca in Napoli, Italy.
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Buddhist pilgrimage site - 06 Nights and 07 Days
Day 1: ARRIVAL HYDERABAD
Upon arrival, our representatives welcome you and assist you to transfer at your pre-booked hotel after description of the tour in short. Check-in at the hotel after reaching and relax for a while before proceeding onto visit Birla Mandir, Qutub Shahi Tombs, Charminar, Salar Jung Museum, Ramoji Film City, Hussain Sagar and Golconda Fort.
Later in the evening, drive back to hotel. Supper and Night halt at the hotel.
Day 2: HYDERABAD – NAGARJUNKONDA – HYDERABAD
After morning sumptuous breakfat at the hotel, proceed onto excursion touring of Nagarjunkonda. After exploring all the inbound and outbound travel destinations at its best, drive back to hotel and spend your day in enjoying the recreational activities.
Supper and Night remain at the hotel.
Day 3: HYDERABAD – WARANGAL – VIJAYWADA
After morning wholesome breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed further to Vijayawada. On the route, we will take you to visit Thousand Pillar Temple, Warangal Fort, and Pakhal Lake at Warangal. On reaching, check into the hotel and relax.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 4: EXPLORE VIJAYWADA
In the morning after leisurely breakfast, we drive you to Kanaka Durga Temple, Gandhi Hill, Prakasam Barrage, Bhavani Island, Hazrathbal Mosque, Mogalrajapuram Caves, Malleswaraswami Temple, Gundala Church, and Vijayeswara Swami Temple.
Later the day, drive back to hotel and enjoy a cozy comfortable night after luxurious dinner.
Day 5: VIJAYWADA – AMRAVATHI – VISHAKHAPATNAM
After morning breakfast at the hotel, check-out and proceed to Visakhapatnam. Take a short touring of Amaravathi on the route. On reaching, check into the hotel and relax.
Dinner and Night remain at the hotel.
Day 6: EXPLORE VISHAKHAPATNAM
After leisurely breakfast in the morning, you will be taken at Bavikonda and Thotlakonda. After this, we ride you to Visakha Museum, Shivaji Park, Kailasagiri, Vuda Park and Simhachalam Temple.
Supper and Night halt at the park.
Day 7: DEPARTURE
On this day you will be transferred at Aiprort after a short feedback meeting to catch flight towards your onward journey.
Destination covered in this Tour:
Hyderabad: City of pearls
Vijaywada: City of Victory
Vishakhapatnam: City of Destiny


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How to tightly control costs while managing this many contractors
Author: Brad Halcrow
Story: Dave Kelleher
With 20 staff and no less than 250 contractors performing various construction jobs in the field, Edge Industries uses simPRO to effectively manage costs and keep their huge workforce on track.
Managing costs, and a huge workforce
Not all construction companies are suited to working with simPRO. Edge Industries however, manages a lot of labour, and that's where simPRO excels.
For Edge Industries Director, Dave Kelleher, the cost reporting facility in simPRO gives Edge's management a clear and up-to-date understanding of the profit being made on each job in real-time. Margins can be adjusted accordingly so every job remains in the black.
Everyone on the same page
Operations Manager, Brenda says that the integrity of each job is accurate because everyone, from the contractors and technicians in the field to the staff in the office, are all working from the same data.
For Dave, he can ensure that margins are kept where they need to be, so that the business can remain both competitive, and profitable.
Scheduling on the fly
Brenda says their calendar is never stagnant. The company relies heavily on simPRO's scheduling engine.
As information comes to hand for each job, admin staff are able to keep the calendar up to date and arrange resources as required. This lets the field technicians know exactly where to be, when to be there and what needs to be done for each job.
Why is simPRO a fit for this construction company?
It's simple. Dave explains that they use the same process as any tradie: from a Quote to a Pending Job, to a Job, an Invoice then on to the Archived stage.
"The training was awesome." Brenda Lanauze. Operations Manager, Edge Industries
Safety in the field
From a safety perspective, simPRO Connect enables the guys in the field to check in and out of each job throughout the day. To know how their day is tracking is invaluable particularly when the client is making enquiries.
"Having the guys checking in and checking out of jobs, from a safety perspective is awesome." Brenda
Clarity from the reports
Dave sits down at the end of the week or month and can easily see what jobs have been completed, the status of current jobs and the profits being made.
"It's a really good tracking device for me as a business owner to understand how the business is tracking." Dave Kelleher. Director, Edge Industries.
Dave's Journey destination
Dave's goal is for the business to run itself so he and Brenda can spend more time doing what they'd like to do, rather than what's required for the business. It's a common goal, one that many have achieved, and many more will with simPRO.
We'll be sure to to return to see how much closer Brenda and Dave are to reaching their goal of having their business run more independently.
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A few weeks ago I received a really great product to review. I received the Swiffer Sweeper Vac, refills, information and a Walmart gift all provided by P&G through MyBlogSpark.
All I have to say is "Wow"! This thing is awesome! I loved it from the minute I got it out of the box. Not only is it adorable but it works really well. I love that you just charge the battery and then you use it with no cords attached. It makes things so much easier for me. I usually get three good vacuums with each charge.
I use it on my kitchen floor which is Pergo flooring. I was shocked at how much this little vacuum can pick up in such a short amount of time. It takes me less then two minutes to clean the entire floor. It even gets dog fur from my Border Collie, Jake.
I love the fact that the Swiffer even gets all of the little particles that a normal vacuum can't get. The best part is that my floor looks beautiful after each use. I usually use it every day just because it is so simple. I figure it only takes me 2 minutes and no plug in time so why not.
I have been using the Swiffer Sweeper Vac for about 6 weeks and I am absolutely satisfied with it. The kit cost about $40 at Walmart and I feel it would definitely be money well spent. It has made my life so much easier and my house much cleaner. It doesn't get much better then that!


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This is a 36x48 original acrylic painting on a birch wood panel. The sides are painted white and the back is wired and ready to hang without a frame. The price includes shipping within the U.S.A.. Each painting is created and shipped out of Charleston, South Carolina.
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a stock that has quintupled in the past two years! The stock is XM Satellite Radio
Hugh Panero is the CEO of XM. The Motley Fool recently had an opportunity to talk with him about the out-of-this-world business of satellite radio. In the first installment of our three-part series, we talk current subscribers, future growth, and potential profitability.
TMF: Hugh, 540,000 new subscribers in this first quarter of 2005. How many total subscribers do you now have, and how many do you anticipate by the end of this year?
Hugh Panero: We currently have about 3.8 million subscribers, and we have projected to end the year with over 5.5 million.
TMF: How about for the fun of it, 2010, five years from now, ballpark?
HP: Well, we think this is an enormous business, and we think that XM could have well over 20 million subscribers by 2010. It is based on the attractiveness of our product, with its commercial-free music channels and its array of different talk entertainment and sports programming.
TMF: Let me ask you: In April, your service went from being priced at $9.99 a month to $12.95 a month. Do you see a significant drop-off in new subscribers this quarter as a result of the price hike?
HP: We see no drop-off. The way we instituted our price increase was to provide the existing subscribers an opportunity to lock in at the lower rate by signing up for a variety of different plans. We did that because those are the subscribers who got us here. So it has had very little impact. In fact, our phones are lit up with people signing up for the long-term discounted rate.
TMF: Of course, stock market observers love it when companies can demonstrate successful price raises. For those unfamiliar, can you walk us through XM and how you make money, Hugh?
HP: We make our money basically on subscription revenues, which come from the $12.95 that you just mentioned, and ad revenue, which is basically focused on our non-music programming. We have a business where the infrastructure is built, and therefore, once you get through a certain period of development or growth, you have fairly high returns because you are not like a cable company or cellular company, where you are having to add more capital every single year to build out some different territory in order to reach consumers. Because of our satellite platform, we reach the entire United States.
TMF: Let's look three to five years ahead. What do you see as being the mix between subscription revenues and advertising revenues, let's say five years from today?
HP: Well, I think the subscription revenues, which dominate the revenue pie right now -- obviously on the very high side of 90% -- are coming from subscription revenues, but I think that as we have broken through a number of subscriber milestones, as one million, two million, three million, and in several months we will basically break four million and we will end the year with over five, you really start to have an audience size that becomes very appealing to advertisers, especially when we can offer them opportunities to reach very upscale consumers, broken down by very definitive market segments because of the kinds of unique content that we offer.
TMF: Hugh Panero, we last had you on this show in November of 2003, and we asked you when you thought XM Satellite Radio would break even. At the time, you thought by the end of 2004. That hasn't happened yet. How come?
HP: Well, we actually made some changes to the model. We made some fairly significant investments in content, technology, and infrastructure, and we made decisions on how we wanted to evolve the business. We also grew faster, and there is a cost to growing it sometimes. We basically now have projected that we are going to hit cash-flow breakeven in 2006. We are still, and if you look at the metrics of the company and some of the key expense areas that contribute to getting to breakeven, such as our subscriber acquisition costs or our cost per gross ads, what The Street has given us a lot of credit for is that we have driven those costs down. They are significantly lower than they were a year ago or two years ago.
TMF: You say there are a few metrics to pay attention to, and I get that. A lot of investors would probably like to know what you think are the two, three, maybe even four most important numbers to be following?
HP: Well, I think the numbers that I mentioned before are the ones that people focus on -- the subscriber acquisition cost, which is a subcomponent of an even more important metric, the cost per gross add. That is, basically, what is the cost to get that next subscriber? Those are the ones that we actually break out for The Street and show to them in detail. That is the big issue.
Obviously, the other thing that we watch fairly carefully is some of our fixed costs, particularly in the programming area. We make programming decisions in a very prudent way. Major League Baseball was a terrific deal for us. It was an expensive deal, but we thought it was the right deal. You can't make every single investment in every piece of programming out there, because my experience from the cable industry and the pay-per-view industry and other content platforms I have been on is that those kinds of expenses can eventually bury you. We try to make them in a very reasonable way and with the idea that those investments are not just to create a splash because they get a headline someplace but because they are actually going to add subscribers, which adds to revenue and adds to us getting to the cash flow breakeven in certain time frames.
Come by tomorrow for part two of our conversation with XM Satellite Radio CEO Hugh Panero!
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Kaizen Industrial Group provides Commercial Cleaning & Refurbishment Services. We have the expertise, experience and tools to clean, refurbish and maintain every type of building or structure.
We're Kaizen Industrial Group. We're experts in cleaning, maintaining and refurbishing every type of large-scale building or structure. For over 25 years we've tackled every difficult problem, found ingenious solutions and delivered nothing but the best. Our infrastructure, knowledge and expertise means we deliver cost-effective, efficient solutions, and have the resources and logistics needed to clean, maintain and refurbish every type of large-scale building or structure in a timely and cost-efficient way.
What we do
Cleaning and restoring concrete floors to significantly extend their useful life.
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Cleaning & maintaining commercial buildings so your business can run successfully.
What we do
Rejuvenating any type of building or structure to an 'as good as new' standard.
No compromise, no corner-cutting, no excuses. We give you nothing but the best for your budget and building.
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Our experienced team have a multitude of skills and training to ensure they do a great job: Industrial Rope Access, Powered Access Equipment, Construction Industry Health & Safety and First Aid, to name a few.
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Our rope access team are experts; fully accredited IRATA trained abseilers, with many years of experience and always work to current health and safety guidelines
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Year 4 Class Teacher (with QTS) – Contract
Simply Supply have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and qualified Primary Teacher to support a Year 4 class on a full time basis at a school in Southampton, Hampshire. The post is to start in January for two terms, until the end of the academic year.
About the role of Primary Teacher:
* Full time position with full planning responsibilities and assessing the pupil's learning
* Accountable directly to the headteacher
* To provide a safe working environment for the students
Requirements of the role of Primary Teacher:
* Clear understanding of the SEN code of practice
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Team working skills
* High yet achievable expectations and standards of teaching
Qualifications and experience required for the role of Primary Teacher:
* Recent and up to date Key Stage 2 teaching experience
* Knowledge of the current UK curriculum
* PGCE and QTS is essential
* This is a full time teaching post with full responsibilities
The school are prepared to offer performance related pay for the right candidate and this will be based on experience and qualifications, to be discussed at interview.
For further details on this role or to apply please contact Maddie Humphrey, our Primary Desk Consultant today.
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Start Date: January 2018
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Hathaway Brown's Alma Mater
Hathaway Brown, we hail thee, hail thee,
Dear to us art thou art forever.
We, thy children, hail thee, hail thee,
Mother of our youth.
Wisdom, duty, friendship, beauty,
We have come to know through thee.
Faithful ever, our endeavor, may it bring thee honor.
Hathaway Brown, we hail thee, hail thee,
Mother of our youth.
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Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University have demonstrated a new material that can both capture photons from visible light and get current to flow, paving the way for cheaper, more efficient solar PV cells.
Conventional solar panels are based around the interface of two materials: one which absorbs light and excites electrons, and one which causes them to flow in a consistent direction, producing an electric current. The interface which the excited electrons pass through is called the semiconductor p-n junction. Once an electron has crossed over, it cannot return the other way, thus creating the necessary flow.
However, some of the energy from photons is lost while electrons wait to make the jump through the junction. There's even a name for the maximum theoretical efficiency of cells that use p-n junctions: the Shockley-Queisser limit. Multi-junction cells are able to overcome it, but this increases the complexity of the solar cell structure, which has a knock-on effect for production costs.
A small category of materials are able to send electrons off in a particular direction independently, without a junction; this is known as the 'bulk' photovoltaic effect rather than 'interface'. The phenomenon has been known about since the 1970s but has previously only been shown to work with UV light. As most of the energy from the sun is in the visible and infrared spectrum, it hasn't therefore been utilised for conventional solar cells.
A new material compound has been shown to generate the flow of electrons without a junction across a much wider spectrum of light. The compound created by the US researchers is a combination of a 'parent' material, potassium niobate, that lends it a bulk photovoltaic effect and a secondary one, barium nickel niobate, that lowers the threshold at which photons are absorbed, allowing it to capture more rays. The two materials are ground into fine powders, mixed and heated in an oven to create a 'perovskite' crystal that has the properties of both. The researchers fine-tuned the ratios involved until they hit upon the ideal combination.
"A solar cell based on the discovery could double power conversion efficiencies possible with conventional solar cells, theoretically", says Professor Andrew Rappe at the University of Pennsylvania. It could also help to reduce the amount of materials used in a solar cell, and as perovskites are easier to process than silicon, make them more cost-effective too. The next step, Rappe says, is to create a full-scale solar cell that uses the modified perovskite, which should happen within two years.
The last 12 months have seen some promising breakthroughs in the dye sensitised solar cell (DSSC) field. Other types of engineered perovskite materials have been introduced as alternative light harvesters, replacing the layer of molecular sensitisers usually found in these cells. Efficiencies are already in the double-digit figures and are growing rapidly, according to Professor Michael Grätzel, a solar cell pioneer at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland. – Sara Ver Bruggen
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The TSG200 is a precision carbon dioxide gas sensor. It utilizes 1-Wire interface for communication. The device utilizes advanced NonDispersive InfraRed (NDIR) element. It detects carbon dioxide in a gaseous environment by its characteristic absorption. The signal form NDIR element further is digital signal processed from a microcontroller, thus provide fully calibrated digital output. For use with the TCW220 only.
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The Housing Division maintains information on properties that offer affordable housing and performs affordable housing program compliance monitoring.
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We're kicking off Baileys Harbor Autumn Fest with a Fundraiser for the Ellie Helm Foundation. On Sept 21, Maxwelton Braes, Thyme Cuisine and the Ellie Helm Foundation will host its first casino night in the newly redecorated lodge hall. Together with Casino Events, the evening will be a night of Black Jack, Craps, Poker and Roulette for a good cause.
For one night, Maxwelton Braes will be transformed into a 1920s speakeasy casino. With table-side servers in era-dress, the night will be reminiscent of the low lit back rooms of yester year. Attendees are also encouraged to dress to theme, with prizes for the best dressed.
A special snack menu, whiskey tasting and wine toss will also be featured and the evening will be capped off with music and dancing with DJ Hope Reyes. And, in true speak-easy form, those who pre-purchase tickets will receive a text message with coordinates of the location of a top-shelf tasting somewhere in the Lodge.
Date: Friday, Sept. 21
Time: 6:00 Doors | 7:00 Start
Cost: $25 in advance | $30 at the door – Ticket includes admission, start up cash and bar snacks.
Those who pre-purchase tickets also receive speak easy, top shelf tasting information.
To Purchase Tickets visit: https://doorcountytickets.com/events/speakeasy
Location: Maxwelton Braes; 7680 Bonnie Brae Drive Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
Started in 2017, the Ellie Helm Foundation was created to ensure that Ellie's legacy of helping others lives on. The foundation in Ellie's name to supports the causes and programs that she was so passionate about including; educational opportunities and positive life skills development for youth, promoting awareness of depression and preventing suicide among young adults and bringing joy, meaningful connections and social engagement to the elderly. The Ellie Helm Foundation is a component fund of the Door County Community Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity. Hence, all contributions are deductible to the fullest extent as allowed by law. elliehelmfoundation.org


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It appears Sam Houston State football coach Todd Whitten has certainly strengthened his staff with Tuesday's announced additions of former Baylor offensive coordinator Lee Hays and former Northwestern State head coach Scott Stoker.
Hays takes over the offensive line after guiding the Bears offense from 2006 to 2008. Stoker assumes control of the Bearkats defense after leading the Demons the last seven seasons, where he posted a 43-38 record. He also led the Demons to the 2004 Southland Conference co-championship and appearances in the Division I-AA playoffs in 2002 and 2004.
Additionally, Whitten upgraded Mike Walton from volunteer assistant to interim secondary coach.
"We really feel good about our 2009 coaching staff," Whitten said. "Coaches do make a difference. You hate to lose a coach, but we have hired quality men who are good coaches to replace them. Scott Stoker and Lee Hays are going to bring new and fresh ideas. Mike Walton has done a tremendous job for us the past two seasons and we're excited for him to step into a new role."
Remarkably, these three additions now bring the Bearkats staff to full strength for the first time in a while.
"With the new staff changes, we've had the opportunity to bring new ideas and add a position to the football staff," said Sam Houston State athletic director Bobby Williams. "We have not been fully staffed in years past and the new addition will be a big plus for our program."


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Our Beachcomber baskets are handwoven from sustainable natural fibers that are richly textured and bring a casual, easy style to home organization. Ideal for stowing pillows, media components, towels and other everyday necessities, they're as versatile as you need them to be.
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Scripture for today
Zechariah 4:6 AMP
Then he said to me, This [addition of the bowl to the candlestick, causing it to yield a ceaseless supply of oil from the olive trees] is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit [of Whom the oil is a symbol], says the Lord of hosts.
You know that look you have when you hear a fellow believer say I don't know how to really pray, I am struggling with this sin or that sin. And you who have been strong in that aspect and you give them that condescending look. It might sound like they are not yet saved, or are just so gullible to temptations. The thing is that we fail to remember the times when we couldn't pray for 30 minutes, the times when the Christian life felt so alien and you had to struggle through everything. You know just like the scripture said, it's not by your power neither is it by your might.
It is never by our power that we are able to live a life of righteousness; it is not even by our own self ability to resist temptation that we are able to stand the terrible times. It is not realistic to be lying to ourselves about how we can help ourselves because we know it's not possible to do it all alone. We need the power of God to enable us. 2 Cor.1:9 Self help is no help at all. We are not to trust in our power in our ability to do it all alone it will certainly fail us. Let's look up to God who is our sufficiency.
Prayer: Father, I know I can't do it all alone. See me through the journey.
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Glossary Of Water Treatment Industry Terms . . ."Z"
zeolite - A group of hydrated
sodium aluminosilicates, either natural or synthetic, with ion exchange
properties. (See gel zeolite, greensand.)
zeolite softening- The
removal of calcium and magnesium by ion exchange using natural or synthetic
zeolite. The term is sometimes used to refer to all ion exchange softening
processes, even though organic ion exchange resins, not inorganic zeolites,
are in most common use today.
zero soft - Water with
a total hardness less than 1.0 grain per U.S. gallon, as calcium carbonate.
zone of aeration - The
layer in the ground above an aquifer where the available voids are filled
with air. Water falling on the ground percolates through this zone on
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zone of saturation - The layer in the ground in which all of the available voids are filled with water.


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Yes, property owners wishing not to incur water and sewer base charges on a meter servicing a vacant house or building may request a meter removal by calling Customer Service at 842-WATR (9287).
You can have your service size reduced by contacting Customer Service to request that a Service Reduction Form be sent to you. A fee is charged for this service per the Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance (Section 6-4-8). Keep in mind that reducing your service size will reduce the amount you pay in water and sewer base charges, and will also reduce your service capacity.
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Customer Services Division may estimate water usage as necessary to generate a billing statement. An estimation is generated by multiplying the individual customer's usage history for the same month of the previous year by a user classification average factor to arrive at a number that approximates the monthly usage.
30 psi (pounds per square inch) to 100 psi exists at the meter.
Meters are read monthly on or about the same day according to a 30 or 31 day billing cycle.
Reducing your meter size will reduce the flow of water to your house. This means you will experience a reduced capacity to consume water for multiple uses at the same time. Also, reduced pressure may affect outside irrigation uses.
You may contact a Customer Account Representative at 842-WATR (9287) to request a Customer Inquiry be performed. A Water Representative will come to your home to conduct a "field test" on your meter. This water-flow test will determine whether or not your meter registers consumption accurately. Should you be unsatisfied with the results of this test, you may request in writing a "Tag & Test" which is a more involved laboratory test, conforming to American Water Works Association (AWWA) standards. Costs for this service begin at $140.00. The "Tag & Test" fee, pursuant to the Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance, will be waived if the meter fails the accuracy test.
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Campus I is located at Tanjung Duren – West Jakarta and is home for four faculties: the Faculty of Economics, Engineering & Computer Science, Psychology, and Social & Humanities.
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Campus II, located at Jl. Arjuna Utara – West Jakarta, is home for the Faculty of Medicine.


text: If you have rheumatoid arthritis, having a good marriage can help your health. A recent study found that people who were happily wed had less pain and were less disabled than those who were single or in a distressed marriage. But that doesn't mean you're doomed to worsening illness if your relationship hits rocky times. After all, all marriages go through ups and downs, and coping with a chronic illness can put a strain on even the most blissful couple. Fortunately, there are ways you can work to achieve—and maintain—a close connection. Team Up Two heads and two sets of hands are often better than one. Give your partner information about your condition so he or she can work with you to manage it. As you collaborate to face challenges, you'll practice empathy, communication, and patience. Of course, teamwork isn't limited to dealing with your illness. Whether it's a decision about parenting or where to go to dinner, making it together can help you feel more connected to each other. Talk More Talking is the most important thing you can do. Let your partner know when something is wrong—and ask him or her if there are problems that need to be discussed. It can be difficult to talk about some issues. But getting them out in the open can address both partners' concerns and bring new insights to light. For instance, you may worry that your partner doesn't find you attractive, when he or she is actually afraid of causing you pain during intimacy. If you're having trouble talking, try new communication techniques to bridge the gaps. For instance, create a scale—say, of one to ten—that you can use to easily tell each other how you're feeling or to bring up difficult subjects. Touch Tenderly If your RA causes difficulties in the bedroom, it may be helpful to know it's a very common phenomenon. In a recent survey, about half of men and women with the disease reported some level of sexual dysfunction. If mobility is an issue, explore different positions or methods of sexual expression to help you connect without pain. You might also find relief by taking pain medications, trying muscle relaxants, or applying hot or cold compresses before or after sexual activity. Make Time for Each Other When you're not feeling well, it can be easy to neglect the everyday gestures that make a marriage work. Make time to kiss, touch, and talk with your partner regularly. Remember what it was that made you choose to spend your life with that person, and tell him or her what you appreciate about your partnership. Also, make time for fun. At least once every two or three weeks, take a trip to the flea market, go to a football game, or do any other hobby or activity you both enjoy. Smile and laugh together. Get Outside Help Medical professionals can help with both the physical and emotional challenges of marriage with RA. It can be difficult to talk with your doctor about problems with your relationship or with intimacy. For example, many women with RA experience decreased moisture in the eyes, mouth, and vagina (Sjogren syndrome). But surveys show that doctors and nurses recognize that it's an important component of your care—they just don't always know how to bring it up within the time constraints of your appointment. Solutions exist once you and your doctor identify all of the problems. There are good reasons to get the conversation rolling. Physical therapy and other treatments may help make intimacy more comfortable. In addition, sexual dysfunction, especially among men, can be an early warning sign of heart disease. Telling your doctor can help you get the care you need to stay healthy—and healthy together—for years down the line. Key Takeaways Coping with a chronic illness can cause marital stress, but you can still achieve—and maintain—a close connection. Talking is essential. Give your partner information about your condition so he or she can help you manage it. Get difficult issues out into the open. Tell your doctor if your RA is interfering with intimate relations with your partner. Explore different positions or methods of sexual expression to help you connect without pain. You might also try personal lubricants, pain medications, muscle relaxants, or hot or cold compresses. Make time to kiss, touch, and have fun with your partner regularly.


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Jehovah's Witness abuse files remain secret after court settlements
The cases marked the first time it had allowed its mother lode of child sexual abuse files into the hands of anyone outside the organization.
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The cases marked the first time it had allowed its mother lode of child sexual abuse files into the hands of anyone outside the organization.
The documents detail the accusations of two sisters who say they were sexually assaulted by their father when they were growing up.
As part of a three-year investigation into the Jehovah's Witnesses child sexual abuse policies, Reveal contacted the FBI, attorneys general in New York and California, the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and several members of Congress, and found no indication of a government investigation.
We facilitated a day of candid discussions about ways to address the Jehovah's Witnesses child abuse crisis with sources from across the globe.
On this episode of Reveal, we track down people who know the Jehovah's Witnesses' secrets and expose stories behind a religion with 8 million follower
The leadership of the Jehovah's Witnesses has boldly defied court orders to turn over the names and whereabouts of alleged child sexual abusers across the United States.
Here's a quick rundown of the major findings from our running investigation into the religion's efforts to hide child sex abuse.
The Jehovah's Witnesses and the Catholic Church, two religious organizations that have come under fire for covering up child sexual abuse, share a series of troubling themes and tactics.
One abuse case in Australia highlights a pattern among Jehovah's Witnesses: Elders fail report child sexual abuse to secular authorities. The perpetrator is kicked out of the organization, only to be reinstated later.
A case highlights the struggle of courts to interpret a convoluted web of clergy reporting laws that stretches across U.S.