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By now you have probably noticed that I hardly post anymore… I apologize. Here come the excuses:
1. My dog ate my keyboard.
2. I forgot I had a blog.
3. It is almost that time of the month (hey, if women can use this one, so can I, although I'm not sure what time of the month I would be referring to since I am a guy).
4. Barack Obama's campaign is dependant on me not posting (hence why I am not posting).
5. Blogs have become very "trendy" and cliche… I am trendsetting by NOT maintaining a blog.
6. My coyote died (this probably only makes sense if you read "The Daily Coyote").
7. Between writing research papers, case studies, and reading textbooks I simply have too much going on while taking six upper-level graduate classes to post as much as I would like to. < THE REAL REASON >
I hope to get back to the grind once things slow down a little. 'Til then my posts will be sporadic, at best (kinda like intelligent thoughts from Hillary Clinton).


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NORRSKOLD by Shibalika Tamuli It has always been very pleasant to talk to relatively new, young bands hailing from different corners of the globe, welcome to the Alpha Omega family and regards from Metalheads Forever magazine! Let's get to know you! How have you been :) Greetings! And THANK YOU for this,
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Chemotherapy is indispensable for the treatment of advanced biliary tract cancer. Recently, reports regarding first-line chemotherapy have increased, and first-line chemotherapy treatment has become gradually more sophisticated. Gemcitabine and cisplatin combination therapy (or gemcitabine and ox..
Gastric cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death worldwide and is usually detected at a late stage, except in Korea and Japan where early screening is in effect. Results from animal and epidemiological studies suggest that Helicobacter pylori infection, and subseque..
Family history (FHx) of coronary heart disease (CHD) is a well-known risk factor for CHD. However, the prognostic implication of FHx has not been established clearly in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
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We investigated the clinical characteristics and follow-up findings of subjects with adrenal incidentalomas in a single, tertiary-care hospital in South Korea.
The study consisted of a retrospective analysis of 282 adrenal ..
In several recent studies, renal biopsies in patients with type 2 diabetes and renal disease have revealed a heterogeneous group of disease entities. Our aim was to study the prognosis and clinical course of nondiabetic renal disease (NDRD) and to determine risk..
The higher incidence of gallbladder cancer (GBC) in females has been accredited to the involvement of hormones. The clinical implications of sex hormone receptors in GBC are well established. Cysteine proteases (such as caspase-3-9, etc.) are known to play a cen..
Vitis vinifera grape seed extract (VVE) contains oligomeric proanthocyanidins that show antioxidant and free radical-scavenging activities. We evaluated VVE for its neuroprotective effect in prediabetic mice induce by a high-fat diet (HD).
Encapsulating peritoneal sclerosis (EPS) is an often-fatal complication of long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD). We here report the clinical features of EPS in Korean PD patients from a single university center.
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Chronic arthritis of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) involves weight-bearing joints and can occur in patients without a history of acute attack. Our aim was to investigate a possible causal relationship between FMF and osteoarthritis in a population in which ..
The solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) of the pancreas is a rare but low-grade malignant tumor with a good prognosis after surgical excision. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) is a minimally invasive, safe and reliable way of diagnosing SPT by providing characteristic..
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is usually an idiopathic disease with a poor prognosis. Hypocalcemia is a rare and reversible cause of DCM. Here, we report a 50-year-old female with DCM, induced by idiopathic hypoparathyroidism, that improved after treatment with calcium.
We report the case of a patient who experienced extreme recurrent gestational hyperlipidemia. She was diagnosed with partial lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency but without an associated LPL gene mutation in the presence of the apolipoprotein E3/2 genotype. This is the first reported case of extr..
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatological disease affecting the axial skeleton with various extra-articular complications. Dysphagia due to a giant anterior osteophyte of the cervical spine in AS is extremely rare. We present a 48-year-old male with AS suffering from p..


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- Launch at Rococo Chocolates of New Designed Bars
- Triumph Inspiration Award 2010
- Diptyque store anniversary party
- Graduate Fashion Week catalk show
- Women in Public Relations Annual Lunch 2010
- Laura Mercier Ambre Passion Elixir Fragrance Launch
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The development of the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) took a further step forward today with the formal appointment of Eric Musgrave as director general. Musgrave succeeds John Wilson, who retires at the end of June after a 38-year association with the sectors' trade bodies but will continue in a part-time capacity as a second deputy chairman. Musgrave joined UKFT in January 2010 as director general designate. Contact.
Editorial changes at Stuff magazine
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Fraser Macdonald (previously editor) is now editor-in-chief of Stuff magazine. In addition, Will Findlater has been promoted from deputy editor to editor. Contact.
NOW appoints new deputy editor
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Victoria Kennedy, previously assistant features editor at The Mirror, has now started as deputy editor at NOW magazine. Contact.
New details for Ann Boyd Design
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Ann Boyd Design (interior design and decoration) has moved. Contact.
Beauty product sample request for fashion press day
Red Hot PR is looking for beauty products and samples to give to 25 key fashion press at the Tara Lacey press day on 20 May. Contact.
Becky White PR wins fashion accounts
Becky White PR has been appointed to handle the press and PR for jewellery brands Junk Jewels and Trashy Art; womenswear and accessories label The Moon & Mars as well as hosiery and legging label Loula Creates. Contact.
ChapStick reappoints PR
Kilpatrick PR has been appointed to work on ChapStick's latest launch 'Forever Apple' in collaboration with the latest Shrek film 'Shrek Forever'. Contact.
Luxury Italian brand Hogan appoints UK representative
Starworks London has been appointed to handle UK PR for Italian luxury brand Hogan with immediate effect. Starworks will represent the mens, womens and Junior RTW lines and accessories. Contact.
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Beans for teens
Interestingly, a study shows that people who eat beans weigh less. So beans are recommended for teens who have genes for putting on weight rather rapidly. Check out the April 3, 2006 news release, "Research shows adults and teens who eat beans weigh less." The study came from the National Nutrition and Health Examination Survey (1999). The National Nutrition and Health Examination Survey (NHANES is a continuous survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics.
A study unveiled on April 3, 2006 gives new meaning to the word beanpole: The findings show that people who eat beans weigh less than those who don't
Presented at the Experimental Biology conference, April 1-5, 2006, in San Francisco, the study found that adults who eat beans weigh 6.6 pounds less – yet eat 199 more daily calories – than adults who don't eat beans. Similar results were found for teenage bean eaters who consume 335 more daily calories but weigh 7.3 pounds less than non-bean-eating teens.
Data for the study came from the National Nutrition and Health Examination Survey (1999-2002). The results also show that:
- Adult bean eaters consume less total and saturated fat than non-bean eaters and have a 22 per cent lower risk of obesity.
- Adult and teen bean eaters have smaller waist sizes – three-quarter inch and one inch, respectively
- The fiber intake of adult and teen bean eaters is more than one-third higher than non-bean eaters
"Beans are an excellent source of fiber and previous studies have shown that high-fiber diets may help reduce body weight, so this makes sense," says Victor Fulgoni, PhD and author of the study, according to the April 3, 2006 news release, Research shows adults and teens who eat beans weigh less. "As well, they are naturally low in fat and cholesterol-free. It's no wonder that beans have been called a 'superfood.'"
The federal government has recognized the many health benefits of beans:
- MyPyramid, the USDA's recommended eating plan for Americans, lists beans in two food groups. Beans are listed in the Vegetable Group because they are a plant-based food that provides vitamins and minerals. Beans also are listed in the Meat and Beans Group because they are a good source of protein.
- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 recommends that Americans triple their current intake of beans from one to three cups per week. (By the way, MyPyramid was replaced by MyPlate.)
In addition, other research has shown that diets including beans may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. The National Nutrition and Health Examination Survey (NHANES) is a continuous survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics with survey data released every two years. NHANES 1999-2000 and 2001-2002 contained data on the food and nutrient intake of 9,965 and 11,039 Americans respectively.
The study was featured in two Experimental Biology poster sessions ("Bean Consumption by Adults is Associated with a More Nutrient Dense Diet and a Reduced Risk of Obesity" and "Bean Consumption is Associated with Better Nutrient Intake and Lower Body Weights and Waist Circumferences in Children") and was sponsored by Bush Brothers and Company. For delicious bean recipes and serving ideas, visit the Bush Beans site. Or if you're looking for beans without added salt and not in a can, you might try the dry beans.
Soak them overnight in your refrigerator and cook them yourself. Then store them overnight cooked in a glass jar so all you have to do in the morning is warm them up or serve cold in a salad. Or you could emulsify/puree the beans with herb and spice-flavored water in your blender and make a bean dip, or turn them into hummus by adding lemon or lime juice or some apple cider vinegar and a handful of sesame seeds, then puree them in a blender and use as a dip with crackers or bread or as a salad dressing.
When you look at studies on any particular food, many times, the studies are sponsored or funded in part by the corporations that manufacture processed versions of the food or farmers who grow the food, depending upon which food is involved in studies of how that food promotes health.
Candy consumption frequency and health research
No company is telling people to eat an unlimited amount of candy. Your dentist will give you advice on eating candy. So will the doctor measuring your blood sugar levels. Take for instance a study or research project supported by the National Confectioners Association. Check out the May 20, 2013 news release, "New study suggests candy consumption frequency not linked to obesity or heart disease." This research project was supported by the National Confectioners Association.
So one goal, naturally is to find healthier reasons why candy consumption is not linked to obesity or heart disease. You may wish to check out the abstract of that study, "Body weight status and cardiovascular risk factors in adults by frequency of candy consumption." It's published in the April 30, 2013 issue of the Nutrition Journal. Authors are Mary M Murphy, Leila M Barraj, Xiaoyu Bi and Nicolas Stettler. When people indulge in eating candy, often they're concerned about frequency. And there's the question of what's in the candy, dark chocolate mostly or a candy made almost entirely of processed sugars or syrups.
You also may wish to check out the study, "Major food sources of calories, added sugars, and saturated fat and their contribution to essential nutrient intakes in the U.S. diet: data from the national health and nutrition examination survey (2003–2006)," Peter J Huth, Victor L Fulgoni, Debra R Keast, Keigan Park, Nancy Auestad, Nutrition Journal, August 8, 2013.
At a time when the spotlight is focused on obesity more than ever, new research suggests that frequency of candy consumption is not associated with weight or certain adverse health risks, explains the news release. According to a recent data analysis published in the April 30, 2013 issue of the Nutrition Journal, adults who consume candy at least every other day are no more likely to be overweight nor have greater risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) than moderate consumers (about once a week) or even less frequent candy eaters (less than 3 times per month).
Almost all adults (96%) reported eating candy, but there is variability in frequency and quantity consumed at a given time
Previous research has shown that candy consumers are not more likely to be overweight or have greater risk factors for chronic disease than non-consumers of candy. You may wish to check out the study, "Candy consumption was not associated with body weight measures, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, or metabolic syndrome in US adults: NHANES 1999-2004." Nutrition Research. 31(2):122-130. 2011. Authors are O'Neil, C.E., Fulgoni, V.L., and Nicklas, T.A.
This research showed that even the consumers who reported eating the most candy on a given day were not more likely to be at risk for increased weight or disease. Such findings were surprising and required further investigation which this new study set out to do, delving into the role of usual frequency of candy consumption and health/weight outcomes.
This study found that frequency of candy consumption was not associated with the risk of obesity, using objective measures such as BMI, waist circumference and skinfold thickness
Additionally, frequency of candy consumption was not associated with markers of cardiovascular disease risk including blood pressure, LDL- and HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides and insulin resistance. Frequency of candy consumption was based on analyses of food frequency questionnaires and data from the 2003-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) – the most recent data set in which these food frequency questionnaires were available – of more than 5,000 U.S. adults ages 19 and older.
"We did not find an association between frequency of candy intake and BMI or cardiovascular risk factors among adults," notes lead author Mary M. Murphy, MS, RD of Exponent®, Inc., Center for Chemical Regulation and Food Safety, according to the May 20, 2013 news release, "New study suggests candy consumption frequency not linked to obesity or heart disease."
The study certainly doesn't provide evidence that candy can be consumed without limits. However, these results suggest that most people are treating themselves to candy without increasing their risk of obesity or cardiovascular disease.
More research is needed to further understand the role candy plays in life and the best tips for candy lovers to include their favorite treats as a part of a happy healthy lifestyle. You also may wish to check out the abstract of another study, "Body weight status and cardiovascular risk factors in adults by frequency of candy consumption," Nutrition Journal 2013. Authors are Murphy MM, Barraj LM, Bi X and Stettler N.
Candy's Contribution to Total Calories, Sugar and Saturated Fat is small
According to the National Cancer Institute's analysis of NHANES 05-06 data (same timeframe as this study), candy contributed an estimated 44 calories per day, or only about 2% of the total caloric intake of an average adult.3. In addition, candy accounted for slightly more than one teaspoon of added sugars (approximately 5 g) or 20 kcal in the diets of adults on a daily basis, which corresponds to a fraction of the 100-150 calorie upper limit of added sugars recommended by the American Heart Association. You may wish to check out the site, "NCI. Table 1b: Mean Intake of Energy and Mean Contribution (kcal) of Various Foods Among US Population, by Age," NHANES 2005. 2010.
Or see, "NCI. Table 5b: Mean Intake of Added Sugars & Mean Contribution (tsp) of Various Foods Among US Population, by Age," NHANES 2005. 2010. By comparison the top three dietary sources of added sugars for adults – sugary drinks, grain-based desserts, and sweetened fruit drinks – account for approximately 60% of the total added sugars intake. You also may wish to check out another site, "Dietary sugars intake and cardiovascular health: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association," Circulation 2009. Authors are Johnson RK, Appel LJ, Brands M, Howard BV, Lefevre M, and Lustig RH, et al.
The National Cancer Institute's analysis
Furthermore, data from the National Cancer Institute's analysis of NHANES 05-06 indicate that candy accounted for only 3.1% of the total saturated fat intake by the US population aged 2 years, or slightly less than 1 g based on a total saturated fat intake of 27.8 g/day. "There is a place for little pleasures, such as candy, in life. A little treat in moderation can have a positive impact on mood and satisfaction, and as emerging research suggests, minimal impact on diet and health risk," says Laura Shumow, MHS, Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, National Confectioners Association, according to the May 20, 2013 news release, "New study suggests candy consumption frequency not linked to obesity or heart disease."


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Nifty Genius
Nifty Genius is the first contemporary menswear apparel brand to use Japanese Ultra Suede™ Technology in every piece throughout its entire collections. The apparel represents a commitment to lifestyle through cohesive aesthetics, consistent comfort, and luxurious style. Everything is designed and developed from the inside out using 100% Japanese fabrics and Ultra Suede™ trim. This creates the opportunity for men to work, live, and play in our versatile garments.
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This 3BR/2.5BA is conveniently located in Seattle's famed Fauntleroy neighborhood. Visit Lincoln Park's waterfront, grassy meadows, and bike trails in no time. Or take a quick 15-minute drive and discover gorgeous Alki beach.
After a day of exploring, enjoy the warm ambience of the fireplace back home, or plan a cookout on one of three outdoor spaces - each with beautiful views.
Challenge your crew to a game night in the living room. With comfy seating for six and views of the neighborhood, this room is a great spot to enjoy face time with friends and family.
Unwind in the family room with a large sectional sofa which also boasts a wet bar, mini-fridge, gas fireplace, and ample seating for six. Screen a film on the 55" smart TV with your Amazon Prime and Netflix accounts, or step out to the backyard and enjoy the fresh air.
A sunroom/den on the third floor offers a trundle bed that sleeps 2 and wonderful views of Puget Sound and provides a nice spot for reading.
Fully stocked with all the gadgets you'll need to prepare your favorite foods, the spacious updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a breakfast nook for five, and a center island with ample prep space.
When it's time to eat, gather at dining table with seating for five.
The master bedroom, with a queen-size bed, cozy seating area, and a private balcony, provides a comfy spot to kick back, and a walk-in closet offers plenty of storage.
The second bedroom has a queen-size bed and two large windows. Down the hall an office includes a desk, printer/scanner, and a large inflatable mattress for extra guests.
The third bedroom has a twin bed with twin trundle underneath and is located on the third floor.
The home has two full baths, one with a shower/jetted tub combination, and one with a walk-in shower with two shower heads and a bench. An additional half bath adds extra convenience.
After a fun-filled day of explorations, make use of the gas barbecue on the patio and dine al fresco with seating for six, or relax on the Adirondack chairs in the lush green backyard or the lounge chairs on the deck.
A private balcony off the master bedroom is a pleasant perch from which to take in the Puget Sound views.
Guest amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, and driveway parking for four vehicles with ample street parking.
Guests will enjoy easy access to grocery stores, many restaurants, shopping, and nightlife all at nearby Morgan Junction – less than 2 miles away.
Take the Fauntleroy Ferry to Vashon Island and the Kitsap Peninsula, or take the walk-on ferry from Alki to downtown Seattle.
TurnKey Vacation Rentals is a leading full-service property management company. We guarantee all listing information is accurate and up to date. From the moment you book, you'll be provided timely and helpful communications regarding your trip.
Upon arrival, easily access your vacation home with a keyless secure door code; no need for an in-person key exchange. Your rental will be professionally cleaned and ready for you to enjoy. You can expect all comforts of a fine hotel, including shampoo, soaps, paper products, towels, and linens. Your home will include a HomeDroid tablet (electronic guest directory) providing specific home details, local suggestions, Wi-Fi access, TV instructions, and more.
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January 1963 Electronics World
Wax nostalgic about and learn from the history of early electronics. See articles
Electronics World, published May 1959
- December 1971. All copyrights hereby acknowledged.
Fellow cruciverbalists, here from a 1963 edition of Electronics World is an electronics-themed crossword puzzle for your end-of-the week enjoyment. You can click on the grid for a larger, printable, write-on-able paper version. If you are an avid worker of crosswords and don't already know it, I have created hundreds over the last decade+. Unlike this crossword from Electronics World (and most others for that matter), my puzzles have only hand-picked words related to engineering and science.
Electronic Crosswords
By Luther A. Gotwald, Jr.
1. Attenuator circuit.
4. Device used to detect unseen objects.
8. TV frequencies (abbr.).
11. Rare silver-white element
(abbr.) .
12. Likely to use radar.
13. Malayan ape.
14. Used in calibrating in the field.
15. Circuit employed in most computers.
17. Sacred song.
20. Many radar units are this.
22. Southernmost U.S. land mass.
24. Unit of time.
26. What radar senses.
28. English dip thong.
29. Tube that reduces the effect of amplitude modulation.
32. At full speed.
33. A grain of cereal grass.
34. Young fish.
35. Local official servant (abbr.).
37. An officer (abbr.).
38.One of the "Little Women."
40. To sleep fitfully.
42. Woman's name.
44. Order of animals (suffix).
45. To contrive by various make-shifts.
46. Hawaiian baking pit.
47. River in Hades.
48. Capek's play about robots.
49. Circuit which blocks low-level extraneous signals.
51. Good (prefix).
53. Circuits where lighthouse tubes are used.
2. Particle.
3. German article.
5. Transformer output.
6. Effect utilized by radar.
7. One of the press associations (abbr.) .
8. Body of Moslem scholars (Arabic spelling).
9. Chapeau.
10. It's usually given in cycles-per-second.
15. Melancholy.
16. One of the backfield (abbr.).
18. Unit of time (abbr.).
19. Grid mounting on lighthouse tubes.
20. Indian of the Mayan tribe.
21. Colorful songbird.
23. Fencer's cry.
25. Region in Southeast Asia (abbr.).
27. The male red deer.
30. Make edging.
31. And (Latin).
36. African antelope.
38. Unlimited.
39. Combines oscillator signals.
41. Nought.
42. East Indian tanning tree.
43. Consisting of two parts.
44. Pronoun.
46. A Federal agency (abbr.).
47. Mineral spring.
50. Unit of measure (abbr.). 52. You and me.
Posted July 29, 2015
Answer to Electronic Crosswords
RF Cafe began life in 1996 as "RF Tools" in an AOL screen name web space totaling
2 MB. Its primary purpose was to provide me with ready access to commonly needed formulas
and reference material while performing my work as an RF system and circuit design engineer.
The Internet was still largely an unknown entity at the time and not much was available
in the form of WYSIWYG
All trademarks, copyrights, patents, and other rights of ownership to images and text
used on the RF Cafe website are hereby acknowledged.
My Hobby Website: AirplanesAndRockets.com


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Eliza De Pardo, Consultant, TD Ameritrade Institutional
A laser? A sharpshooter? Perhaps one word can't describe Eliza. But her amazing focus and ability to pinpoint a client's strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities is what makes her so respected.
With a focus on supporting firms in achieving superior performance, Eliza leads FA Insight's strategic planning and human capital offerings, including the establishment of strategic growth strategies, organizational design, compensation planning, performance management, and business succession solutions.
Eliza comes to FA Insight from the Moss Adams Business Consulting Group, where she served as a senior consultant. Previously, Eliza worked in Perth and Melbourne, Australia, as a business consultant, team leader, and senior business review manager in practice management for MLC, the wealth management division of National Australia Bank Group. Her prior experience also includes service as a lecturer at the Securities Institute of Australia and as a planner for AXA. She holds a diploma of financial planning from Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia, and a bachelor's degree in commerce from Curtin University of Technology in Perth.
Off the Record
I never travel without:
It's actually a really long list; I don't travel light! I really can't leave home without my passport and lots of snacks.
My very first job:
Kids' basketball league referee – Age 13
What all great financial advisors have in common:
Highly attentive to the needs of others.
Best piece of business advice:
"Don't ever negotiate against yourself"— Mark Tibergien


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Marcus Hutter
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Marcus Hutter
|Known for
|Universal artificial intelligence
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Lindley[citation needed]
|Scientific career
|Instantons in QCD (1996)
|Notable students
|Shane Legg
Marcus Hutter (born April 14, 1967) is a German computer scientist. He is a professor at the ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science of the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia.[1] Hutter studied physics and computer science at the Technical University of Munich. In 2000 he joined Jürgen Schmidhuber's group at the Istituto Dalle Molle di Studi sull'Intelligenza Artificiale (Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence Research) in Manno, Switzerland.[citation needed] With others, he developed a mathematical theory of artificial general intelligence. His book Universal Artificial Intelligence: Sequential Decisions Based on Algorithmic Probability was published by Springer in 2005.[2]
In 2002 Hutter, with Jürgen Schmidhuber and Shane Legg, developed and published a mathematical theory of artificial general intelligence based on idealised intelligent agents and reward-motivated reinforcement learning.[3][4]:399
In 2005 Hutter and Legg published an intelligence test for artificial intelligence devices.[5]
Hutter Prize[edit]
In 2006, Hutter announced the Hutter Prize for Lossless Compression of Human Knowledge, with a total of €50,000 in prize money.[6]
Published works[edit]
- Marcus Hutter (2005). Universal Artificial Intelligence: Sequential Decisions Based on Algorithmic Probability. Springer. ISBN 9783540221395.
- ^ Dr Marcus Hutter. The Australian National University, Canberra. Accessed December 2016.
- ^ Marcus Hutter (2005). Universal Artificial Intelligence: Sequential Decisions Based on Algorithmic Probability. Berlin; Heidelberg; New York: Springer. ISBN 9783540221395.
- ^ Marcus Hutter (2002). "The Fastest and Shortest Algorithm for All Well-Defined Problems". International Journal of Foundations of Computer Science. 13 (3): 431–443. arXiv:cs/0206022. doi:10.1142/S0129054102001199.
- ^ Bill Hibbard (2008). Adversarial Sequence Prediction. In: Pei Wang (editor) (2008). Artificial General Intelligence, 2008: Proceedings of the First AGI Conference. IOS Press. ISBN 9781586038335. Pages 399–403
- ^ Duncan Graham-Rowe (12 August 2005). IQ test for AI devices gets experts thinking. New Scientist.
- ^ Marcus Hutter. "50'000€ Prize for Compressing Human Knowledge". hutter1.net. Retrieved 29 November 2016.


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Bad Entertainment is two people — Eric Prindle and Emily Anderson — writing about the arts with a focus on the Twin Cities. Emily is a bona fide expert in literary analysis, but otherwise we make no claims of expertise in the areas we write about. We write to force ourselves to think about the things we have seen and heard, to share our enthusiasm with others, and to make ourselves better writers.
The name of our blog comes from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. As Sebastian relates his tale of woe to the sea captain Antonio, the latter interjects, "Pardon me, sir, your bad entertainment." We thought this would be a good name for a blog that often discusses the virtues of films with unhappy endings, thorny contemporary music, and other works of art that some people would consider less than "entertaining."
We should note that, though we may sometimes write in a journalistic style, we are not journalists and do not go out of our way to avoid conflicts of interest. We have been known to review the work of our friends and acquaintances as well as organizations in which we consider ourselves stakeholders. While we always strive to convey our honest opinions, we acknowledge that we have biases.
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First airdate: 30 November, 2003
Written by Barbie Feldman Adler
Directed by Greg Mottola
I had never really observed before now that two consecutive Arrested Development episodes "Visiting Ours" and "Charity Drive" (the order in which they are consecutive depends on the particular viewing format) were both directed by Greg Mottola. This means awfully little in episodic television, where the individual director rarely has a tremendously significant impact on a given episode's quality compared to the writers and showrunners, but it serves to underline something I've always informally felt about these two episodes, and to a lesser degree the next one coming up, that they're a kind of matched set: the "drawing a deep breath" phase of the first season of the show, for want of a better way to describe. I mean, basically, that like "Visiting Ours", "Charity Drive" has always struck me as being a bit cooler and lower-key than much of the series, as though having demonstrated in a sublimely confident pilot and three structurally complex, absolutely funny episodes that followed it, what Arrested Development at its peak could be, Mitchell Hurwitz and his team needed, however briefly, to regroup. In hardly any time at all, the show would be back at the top of its game, where it would largely reside except for the odd misfire, until it went off the air; but at this point it was idling a little bit, gathering up energy for the next big push.
That said, "Charity Drive" is a clear step up from "Visiting Ours", and at any rate, idling means something different here than it does with other shows. The show's fallback position – the default position of all family-oriented sitcoms – of relying on just letting the character loose in a situation where their natural tendencies will be given a good chance to shine is in strong form here, especially for twins Michael and Lindsay, whose very separate approaches to "doing good" form the spine of the episode (another reason it's an improvement over its immediate predecessor: the various subplots are all thematically linked, if in a vague way, by the idea of charity; a bow is put on this idea by the last lines of the episode proper, said in the back of a police car: "I was just trying to be a good guy." "Me too."): Lindsay's faux-liberalism is given its most strenuous workout yet in watching as she wanders the wetlands, confused and resentful (tiny gag alert: she's wearing a Neuterfest shirt, relic of another misguided attempt at fixing the world), and Michael's attempts to keep the Bluth family together no matter what are summed up by his sister in the single most insightful description of his character ever offered by another person onscreen: "You don't do it for us, Michael. You just do it because you love being the guy in charge. 'Cause you love saying no".
That sounds a bit heavy, which isn't the case at all: if "Charity Drive" doesn't have the sprawling comic majesty of a "Key Decisions", but it has more than its share of solid lines, if none that really land in the pantheon of great Arrested Development quotes – I am partially to Lucille's cringingly awful dismissal of her new Latina housekeeper, Lupe (B.W. Gonzalez, who gets much more to do later in the series), "They didn't sneak into this country to be your friends" – including the best of the first season's few jokes handed off to the narrator who was still being used as an actually narrative device at this point and not one of the many elements of itself that the show parodied and inverted. There's also a brief, joking reference to having an "exit strategy"; just cribbing from the cultural discourse back in 2003, but as the show increasingly played up the links between the Bluth family and the Bush dynasty – we'll have lots of chances to talk about that in season 2 – it turns out to be one of the show's many great pieces of foreshadowing, right at the start of when they began doing that sort of thing in earnest.
The plot itself is airtight: a farce constructed out of disparate pieces that all end up building up into the same narrative shape, excepting the continued development of Buster's unfortunate romantic confusions with his mother's best friend and rival, Lucille Austero; Liza Minnelli gets her first great moment in this episode, attempting to read a casual voice message from a notepad and screwing up her own lines. That all being said, the comic highlight of the episode, to me at least is Gob's ludicrous Mr. Banana Grabber pitchman for the Bluths' frozen banana stand, which shows up many times in little places over the rest of the series, less a running joke than a tiny detail to establish the continuity and realism of this most arch, unrealistic universe.
And one last note before I drift away from an episode that simply doesn't loom very large in my imagination: the genuinely sweet ending between Michael and Lindsay, which feels garishly out of place in the context of where the show would end up going, as Lindsay absolutely ceased to be any kind of sympathetic figure, works. It's often said that Arrested Development struggled to find an audience because the characters were all unlikable, but moments like the end of "Charity Drive" call that into serious doubt. And maybe it could only earn that ending by being so much less savage in its comedy, but it earns it still.


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Amid this uneasy global debate, Bashar al-Assad's Instagram comes as a luminous portrait of the ruler, his marriage and lifestyle. It is a glittering triumph of banality. The al-Assads really seem to believe that they are the perfect couple, the dashing man of power and his beautiful and gracious first lady.
It is too simplistic to describe these images as "propaganda." Propaganda for whom? Can the regime really think pictures of Asma al-Assad meeting the people will efface dead bodies, blasted cities and homeless children? It can only appear monstrous to outsiders to see this myth of a sanitized Syria promoted by a government at war with a large part of its own people.
Yet the Syrian president must think the pictures have purchase, that he can smile his way to success — and this can only be because he and his supporters drug themselves with such images. Dictators don't just fool the people. They fool themselves first. Dictators' private lives are often kitsch fantasy worlds that enable a ruler to believe in a myth that is then projected outwards and buttressed by violence. The al-Assad Instagram world of glossy magazine glamor is just another such self-empowering fantasy.
It has something in common with the photo albums found when Libyans stormed then-leader Muammar Qaddafi's family compound. Pictures of the dictator and his children posing with pet camels mingled with Qaddafi's pictures of former US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice. These albums — like the desert-disco decor of the Qaddafi residences — were not intended for public consumption. They were not "propaganda." The dictator himself liked to look at images of his private life that strengthened his sense of identity.
Adolf Hitler, similarly, worked on a private fantasy of who he was. He did not conduct his affair with Eva Braun in the public eye — her existence was a secret from most Germans. Yet plenty of photographs record their relationship and celebrate the leisure life of the Fuhrer in Bavaria and Berlin. Braun and his dog feature heavily in these eerie pictures. Both appear to have been props in his own self-image. Hitler's real relationship with Braun is a mystery — observers said he was awkward in her company.
No one would doubt that the al-Assads have a "real" marriage — but what is real in the life of dictators? In the glory days of the Arab spring, the image of dictatorship as a corrupt, abusive form of rule was widely excoriated across the Middle East and in the west. It was easy for all parties to join in portraying Qaddafi as a tyrant reminiscent of Roman emperors Caligula or Nero. Today, so soon, disillusionment is such that even calling al-Assad a "dictator" may be seen as a caricature legitimating US aggression. However, the Instagram says it all. Here is a ruler just as deluded as Qaddafi, just as intoxicated with his own myth. To live in this false world is the nature of absolute rulers.


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Where do lawyers go when not in the courtroom or the Council chambers? Back to school, with the U.S. Constitution in hand. At least that's what four attorneys for the City of Lakewood did recently at Bear Creek Elementary School in south Lakewood, where 120 fifth-grade students learned about different parts of the Constitution.
"The kids were, in a large part, engaged, willing to ask questions and they grasped the less-obvious concepts," said Lakewood City Attorney Tim Cox. He and Deputy City Attorney Greg Graham covered the civil part of the Constitution such as the First Amendment rights of free speech and expression, while Chief Municipal Prosecutor Jenna Roth and Prosecutor Lauren Stanek covered the Fourth and Fifth amendments, which protect citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures and from self-incrimination, respectively.
While the subject matter is serious, Cox likes to impart some humor about it. "Free speech is probably the second-best thing about being an American," he told the students. What is No. 1? "Baseball."
The attorneys volunteered for the presentation as part of a collaboration among the City, the South Jeffco Rotary Club and the Liberty Day Institute. The institute is a nonpartisan Colorado-based nonprofit endorsed by the National Education Association that focuses on enhancing awareness about the foundations of our democracy.
Andy McKean, founder of the Liberty Day Institute, says he came up with the idea while doing a summer literacy program at a library after realizing none of his students understood why the library was closed for the Fourth of July. The Liberty Day program is connected to the state's education standards, and it centers on a booklet featuring the full text of the Constitution and fact-filled flashcards. The program is "not meant to replace, but meant to enhance and supplement" the civics curriculum in schools, McKean says.
Cox finds constitutional examples on a near-daily basis in his work, so the challenge in presenting to the fifth-graders was zeroing in on specific topics for that age group. But because Graham has a son in fifth grade, the two had a head start in creating an age-appropriate session for the kids. They settled on focusing on freedom of expression issues.
One example they used concerned a recent change in the extent to which cities can regulate signs. Cox explained that local governments have typically adopted different sets of restrictions for commercial signs, real estate signs, election signs and so on. But a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling essentially ruled that local regulations must be "content-neutral." That is, a city can restrict the material, number and size of signs on a property, but generally cannot treat signs differently based on the message on the signs. Cox told the group that the City's Planning Department is working on revisions to its sign code to conform with the Supreme Court's decision.
Another instance Cox covered with the students was public comment at meetings. "At public city council meetings, there's opportunity for the public to speak. But there are time limits, content limits to some extent and, of course, people need to be polite," he explained to the kids.
Cox looks forward to collaborating again on the program. "For those of us who participated, you have to do it more than once" to perfect it, just like "giving an argument in court," he says.
McKean is certainly satisfied with the results, which includes a follow-up quiz for the students to see what they retained from the program. "Most of the students get most of the questions right," he says.
McKean also is adamant about the importance of the community's involvement in the program. When "volunteers visit the classes, that's critical" to supporting teachers and enhancing student learning whether it's elected officials, attorneys, police, members of service groups or others. McKean's hope is that the volunteers stay connected with the school and continue to volunteer and provide enrichment programs after the Liberty Day presentation. The program also includes reaching out to governors, senators and representatives to record civics-oriented messages.
More than 20 years after forming, the institute operates in 24 states, sending some 55,000 pocket-sized booklets to 2,000 classrooms each year in Colorado alone. "In the past we've received grants to distribute materials to every fifth-grader in Colorado," McKean says, noting regular support from the Daniels Fund. Having volunteer presenters "go in adds credibility and shows how in the real world the Constitution applies," he elaborates, which is why he asked the City's legal team to get involved.


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|Halloween 08
|Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Halloween Special
Posted by Mr. Pulsar on October 31, 2008, 10:53 EST
All special effects in this Halloween special done by George Lucas.
So how has everyone been? It's been awhile since I've posted any news. Feel like doing another round of 'Send me an email'? Go ahead! Tell me about yourself, or if we've talked in the past, tell me how you've been.
I recently got my copy of Guitar Hero: World Tour from Neversoft and I have to say, it's great. Well, on guitar its great, and only about 8-9 songs.
That's the weird part about World Tour, it's guitar engine is, I believe, the best engine we've seen in a guitar game so far. But that is brought down a little by poor song selection and all the other instruments just feel half-assed. Extended 'Freeplay' sections are gonna be the end of the leaderboards for vocals, drums, and the full band as people have already found ways to exploit them.
BUT, with all that being said, the game is called 'Guitar Hero', I wouldn't expect any less. I just want to pretend that Guitar Hero 3 never happened, the game was a disaster.
Now we take a look at Rock Band 2. I had a Harmonix employee tell me that the strumming problem (there is a input limit in the game) had been fixed. He clearly lied to me on that, as the games engine still has a huge problem taking in a lot of extremely fast strums at once. See Green Grass and High Tides second solo for that one. But the thing about Rock Band is, Harmonix knows how to make a game. The band play on Rock Band is largely superior to the band play in World Tour. But the shitty deal is that World Tour will still be the tournament standard due to Activisions piling of money on top of tournaments.
Okay, I'm done with that.
Oh and uh, hey Morr, Happy Birthday!
- Mr. Pulsar
Posted by Morr on November 3, 2008, 09:25 EST
Definitely pulsars fault.
Posted by Morr on October 31, 2008, 13:03 EST
I turn 46 today.


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one of the funniest things i've seen on saturday night live in a long time:
kristin wiig as over-excited sue. wiig's characters -- michelle dison (lesbian reporter), the target lady, penelope (the habitual braggart), and this week's travel writer judy grimes -- are what i look forward to every saturday at 11:30.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
laughing at snl again
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I love you for this. Tim and I laughed so hard this morning. BUT - Pinkberry is NOT sucky! It's so DELICIOUS!!!!! I still love you.ReplyDelete
Seriously, Blythe and I have this SNL saved because of Wiig and her Sue. We have watched it a half a dozen times and each time we pee a little more.ReplyDelete
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North East 28-day rainfall forecast
Chance of rainfall somewhere within district
Issue Notes
Issued 21 Jan 2020
The hemispheric long wave pattern has been relatively fast moving in recent weeks. There are five main troughs. Currently the most significant troughs are near the longitudes of South Africa, the Indian Ocean, Western Australia, the south Pacific, and South America. Summary: Over southern and eastern Australia the cold front events with potential to bring widespread rain are now expected about 26 January to 30 January, 6 February to 10 February, and 15 February to 19 February. Rain events originating in the tropics and moving south are possible about 29 January to 2 February, 6 February to 10 February, and 21 February to 25 February. Over Western Australia the strongest cold fronts should occur about 12 February to 16 February, and 20 February to 24 February.
This forecast is produced by a multi-model ensemble consisting of dynamical atmospheric models, which are forced by the latest observed atmosphere, ocean, land and ice conditions. The models are designed to simulate features of the real atmosphere, including the daily movement of long and short wave patterns in the Southern Hemisphere.
The future probability of rain in each district is estimated using output from the multi-model ensemble, combined with historical information about the difference between the model forecasts and observed rainfall.
In this deterministic framework the skill of the forecast tends to decrease with time, however the forecasts are updated daily to provide the latest estimates of rainfall probability out to 28 days.


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Ingenio El Pilar
El Pilar mill was established on December 1975 in "La Esperanza", San Andrés Villa Seca, department of Retalhuleu. In 1983, it attained its first production of 46,000 MT of sugar; in the harvest between the years 95-96 it reached second place production nationwide.
Today, it is producing 258,000 MT of sugar of which a portion is used for both export and domestic market. In 2013, it started out with cogeneration operations with turbo generator of 22.8 MW.
During harvest: over 4,500 direct jobs
No-harvest: more than 1,000 direct jobs
- Standard white sugar
- Raw sugar
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El Pilar mill has a technology which separates gases from particles produced by the boilers called SCRUBBERS in order to obtain clean steam from the exhaust of its chimneys.
Also, El Pilar mill has a DRY CLEAN SYSTEM FOR SUGARCANE, which is based on the combination of mechanical impacts to loosen the trash and subsequent screening by a system of rollers in rotation.
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El Pilar mill implemented the Good Manufacturing Practices system with which an important CERTIFICATION was achieved on January 10th, 2011, in force today. It also comprises: Manufacturing Process of Granulated Sugar.


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Big held an open day at Bury Fire Station on 4th September 2011. Alongside us were other charity organisations including The Samaritans, Early break, Young Carers and Creative Living. Free complimentary therapies and snacks were also available.
This event aimed to explore some of the core needs to improve services within Bury and to identify needs of service users.
Whilst there is a growing interest in mental health awareness the potential for signposting service users to mental health services is essential and this is what the role of BIG provides.Learning resources and guidance was given by BIG in order to help recovery for those suffering a range of mental health issues.
Visitors were from a variety of backgrounds and ages and evaluation forms were filled in which gave BIG an opportunity to improve the services we provide. One mental health service user stated "It's so useful to know I can approach an organisation that provides support and help to improve the recovery of my illness. There is nothing like this in Bury and now I know I have somewhere free to go in the evenings for advice and support, this has prevented me isolating myself".
World Mental Health Day 2011
On Monday October people from across Bury helped raise awareness and remove the stigma attached to mental health and celebrate World Mental Health Day at The Jinnah Day Care Centre, Alfred Street, Bury. The event was a great success with around 200 people attending the day.
There were speeches from Councillor Rishi Shori, Dr Sadiq, Councillor John Byrne Deputy Mayor of Bury, BIG in Mental Health, Turning Point and special guest speaker Anna Dalton from Primary Care Mental Health.


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Olesya Petrova was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She graduated from the St. Petersburg State Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatoire in 2008, class of Professor Irina Bogacheva.
Recently the artist has performed Azucena/Il Trovatore at Opera Østfold, at the MET, at San Diego Opera and at Festival de Sanxay, Requiem di Verdi with Teatro San Carlo di Napoli in Salerno and with Mehta at The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Tel Aviv, Mahler 8 with Fabio Luisi and Prokofiev's Aleksandr Nevskij with Daniele Gatti in Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Firenze.
Future highlights include among others Missa Solemnis with Orchestra Cadaques Barcelona w. Maestro Noseda and Amneris/Aida at Mikhailovsky Theatre, St Petersburg.
Past engagements in recent years include: Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven with Orquestra de Cadaqués Barcelona, Azucena/Il Trovatore at Opera di Firenze w. Fabio Luisi, Amneris/Aida at New Zealand Opera, Auckland, Federica/Luisa Miller at The MET in New York, Carmen Concertante with Győr Philharmonic Orchestra at Audi Arena, Amneris/Aida at Arena di Verona, Verdi's Requiem and 2 Alto in Mahler 8 with Fabio Luisi and Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Amelfa/The Golden Cockerel at Teatro Real de Madrid, Antonia's Mother/Les contes d' Hoffman at The MET in New York, Emilia/Otello at Liceu de Barcelona, Amneris/Aida in Montreal and Federica/Luisa Miller at Teatro Verdi di Trieste.
In 2015 she performed among others Tales of Hoffman at the MET in New York, Verdi Requiem at Théâtre des Chatelet in Paris, Beethoven's Missa Solemnis with David Robertson in Sydney and Charlotte/Werther at Teatro Verdi di Trieste.
Her engagements in 2014 included Azucena/Trovatore at Outdoor Opera Hedeland, Maddalena/Rigoletto, Madelon/Andrea Chenier and Khowanschina at The MET in New York, Ulrica/Ballo in Maschera at Deutsche Oper am Rhein adnd at Greek National Opera in Athens, Suzuki/Butterfly at Greek National Opera in Athens and Fenena/Nabucco at Opéra de Montreal. Petrova also took part in an opera gala concert at Teatro Filarmonico di Verona and she sang two celebrated Requiem di Verdi in Sydney and at Concertgebouw Amsterdam in 2013.
Olesya Petrova has toured in Europe, the USA, South America, Korea, China and Japan and the 11/12 season marks her international breakthrough as Konschakowna in Borodin's Prince Igor at Zürich Opera House. That season she also sang Ulrica/Ballo in Maschera at Greek National Opera in Athens.
Olesya Petrova has been a soloist with the St.Petersburg Conservatory Opera Theatre since 2007. Here her repertoire includes Marfa/Khovanshchina, Konchakovna/Prince Igor, Lel/The Snow Maiden, Lyubasha/The Tsar's Bride at Perm Opera and Novosibirsk Opera, Amneris/Aida in Bankok, Carmen, Olga/Eugene Onegin, Polina, Countess/The Queen of Spades, Maddalena/Rigoletto, Ioanna/The Maid of Orleans and Ulrica/Un ballo in maschera.
She is a very sought-after concert singer with many Russian Orchestra's and Chamber Ensembles and her concert repertoire includes cantatas and oratorio works by Bach, Pergolesi, Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi, Berlioz, Wagner, Mahler and Prokofiev with conductors such as Valery Gergiev, Leo Kremer, Fabio Mastrangelo and Vladimir Fedoseev.
She is a prize winner at the XI International Tchaikovsky Competition (Moscow, 2007, 2nd prize) and at the International Competition of Galina Vishnevskaya (Moscow, 2006, 2rd prize). In 2011 she reached the final in Cardiff Singer of the World.
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Several towns across the state are taking extra efforts to prepare as more rain falls.
In Newington, the highway department has cones and tape set up and ready to go to block roads if there is flooding. There has not been any flooding so far.
Norwalk officials said they will prepare to possibly set up barricades on specific roads that have been damaged by flooding in the past.
The North Haven Fire Department will respond to residents along the areas of the Muddy River and Quinnipiac River to help with flooded basements and prepare sandbags.
Norwich emergency management officials are preparing sandbags and other materials to be available to the public.
Shelton police put notices on people's doors to let residents know the water could rise quickly throughout today and into tomorrow.
Somers public works crews are ready to block roads if needed, which is normal procedure for abundant rainfall.
Officials from many other towns said they are not worried and do not have any specific preparations.
Towns Prep for More Rain
Several towns across the state are taking extra efforts to prepare as more rain falls.


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Hon.Governor Mr.Vidyasagar Rao to go For Dissolve the Present Assembly and to pave way for Next State Assembly Election for the 12th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Dissolving present State Assembly will be a clear chit to Democratic Right of People of Tamil Nadu to exercise once again.
The present Government/Assembly elected /voted by People of Tamil Nadu only on welcoming Late J.Jayalalithaa as Chief Minister for this assembly. But J.Jayalalithaa died .
So People of Tamil Nadu has to be given an opportunity to elect and select their own admirable person as Next 12th chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is the right way in deciding the present crisis is my Humble view.
As per Mr.O.Paneer Selvam, A I A D M K General secretary election is wrong , if that is wrong than the list now presented or established and presented to Governor Vidyasagar Rao may be a wrong.
How ever M.L.A.'s to stay in M.L.A.Quarters at Anna salai could be a right job for a decision to arrive is also a truth.
In Ultimate Announcing /declaring /recommending Dissolve the present Assembly to President of India Mr.Pranab Mukherjee may be a right decision is my Humble view/
Huge Money last on Corruption acts, so Loosing 200 cores for a healthy New Government/Assembly will be a right deed is my view.
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See how companies like Upwork, Angie's List, TiVo, CDW, ForeScout and Outbrain rely on PactSafe to become high-velocity businesses.
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I'm cleaning the bathroom
It's amazing how you can ignore grime
Until it reaches a certain pitch
Then you're vengeful
Rubbing out the blight with vigor.
I clean with my mother in mind
Thinking how spotless she kept her house and how
I could never match her enthusiasm
For washing a floor or cleaning a window.
I spray the mirror
Not an unpleasant smell.
As I wipe, the world is smeared into a fog
An impressionist painting of a bathroom
A woman
Rubbing out the splashes of toothpaste foam
Her arm flesh rolls in a rhythmic dance
Her face emerges from the smears
Crow's feet at the corners of her eyes
I pause.
Wrinkles are changing the shape of her mouth
I gaze
She's familiar
I see my mother, my sister, my aunt.
I smile at her
She smiles back
Time is etched on her face
But behind those eyes
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How To Check Quality Of Sand In Field:
There are some useful tests that can be done in the field for checking the quality of sand utilized for construction. The following tests may be performed to determine the characteristics of sand.
Field Test Of Sand:
1. Take a glass and add some water in it.
2. Add a few amount of sand in the glass. At that point, shake it vivaciously and permit it to settle. If there is clay present in the sand, an apparent layer will be formed at the top level of sand.
3. Mix the sand into sodium hydroxide or caustic soda solution to distinguish the presence of organic impurities. If organic impurities are present in the sand, the color of the solution will be turned into brown.
4. Now take a squeeze of sand and taste it. If it is salty that means salt is present in the sand.
5. Take little amount of sand in the hand, and then rub it against the fingers. If the fingers are recolored it means sand consists of some earthy materials.
6. The color of sand describes the cleanness of sand. The size and sharpness might be examined by touching and watching visually.
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It's India's turn to welcome Samsung's flagship smartphone - the Galaxy S4. But when PSY's "Gangnam Style " starts playing, things started to become a bit weird.
Samsung has just launched the Galaxy S4 in India. The South Korean conglomerate, known for its high-level marketing tactics, opted to use the record-breaking song from fellow South Korean artist PSY. But obviously there's a problem, there's no PSY in the stage. Instead, Samsung hired actor Ranveer Singh to do a rendition of the song.
The lyrics of the song was also altered, with lines like "S4 Samsung Style" and "If you like the S3 then this phone is even better. It has an HD screen and is just a lot slimmer." In fairness, the performance was good, and Singh sort of killed it, well kinda. Multiple news outlets from all over the web criticized Samsung for the act, but hey, as long as the folks in India are loving it, it's all fine. During its launch in New York earlier this year, Samsung came up with a Broadway-themed Galaxy S4 launch event.
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Pot of Honey Purse
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For our ambrosia, we were blessed
by Jupiter, with a sting of death.
Though our might to some is jest,
we have quelled the dragon's breath.
The strange old riddle speaks of the delightful honey bee. The old myth is that the creatures were able to create the most delicious substance on Gaia by defeating the might of the flower, the Dragon's Breath, and spreading life throughout the world. To protect its treasure, the god of gods gave the bee a powerful weapon, but its use would claim its life. Hardly a fair life, right!?
You can reap the sweet rewards without having to face its guardians, though, when you sling over your shoulder this exclusive Pot of Honey Purse. This delightful bag was Made by Us and designed in-house by our team of riddlemasters and beekeepers. It features a 45" long golden chain, a 5" opening, and looks just like a pot of the sweet stuff that a certain tubby teddy would bounce after!
Trying to get your hands into some honey can be a trying time, depending on who you are. But, when you've got this Honey Pot Purse, it's obvious that you're the honeybee matriarch and have plenty of room for your sweets!
We believe that costumes have the power to create some of life's best moments. That's why we started Made by Us. This diverse selection of costumes and accessories are all artfully designed and expertly crafted by our talented team of artists, designers, and developers.
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Photographic Collection
The Photographic Collection at the Research Library of the American Museum of Natural History consists of over one million black-and-white photographs including approximately 850,000 negatives and 900 collections of photographic prints containing 125,000 individual photographs. In addition, there are more than 200,000 color transparencies, including 35 mm slides and over 55,000 lantern slides, many hand-colored, that were once used for lectures and loaned to schools throughout New York State. The images showcased here are a sampling of these vast collections housed at the Museum Library.
The Photographic Collection documents the history of the Museum, Museum staff at work, scientists in the field and in the laboratory, and permanent and temporary exhibitions. The images document scientific work worldwide in the fields of anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, geology, paleontology, and zoology. It includes images of objects and specimens from the Museum collections as well as illustrations from the Library's Rare Book Collection. The earliest negatives date from the late 1800's.
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Ken Schaefer is a systems engineer consultant for global systems integrator Avanade. Avanade is a joint partnership between Microsoft and Accenture and focuses on enterprise projects across the Microsoft product stack. Ken has worked with IIS for around 10 years and has been a Microsoft MVP for IIS since 2003. He has presented at numerous Microsoft Tech.Ed events across the United States, Australia, and Asia; written articles for Microsoft TechNet; and spent countless hours talking about IIS at other events, user group meetings, and road shows. He is currently an MCSE, MCDBA, MCTS, and holds a Masters in Business and Technology from UNSW. When he isn't thinking about IIS, Ken can usually be found tinkering with Active Directory, Operations Manager, SQL Server, Windows Media Center, Virtual PC…
Jeff Cochran is a Senior Network Specialist for the City
of Naples, Florida, and has been employed in the computer
networking industry for nearly two decades. Beginning with computer
bulletin boards on a Commodore 64 in the early 1980s, he has worked
with nearly every method of communication via computer since. In
the early 1990s, he started the first commercial ISP in Southwest
Florida, using Windows NT 3.51 systems for mail, web, and FTP
Scott Forsyth works for ORCS Web, Inc. as the Director of
IT. ORCS Web is a Microsoft Certified Partner offering web hosting
services utilizing the IIS platform for hosting of ASP.NET,
SharePoint, SQL Server, Exchange and other technologies. He is a
Microsoft MVP for ASP.NET, an ASP Insider and has multiple MCP
Rob Baugh is the VP of IT for Anres Technologies. He has
been in the IT field since 1999 and has worked with IIS the entire
time. He has multiple Microsoft Certified Professional
Mike Everest has had an interest in computing from the
time he first laid eyes on a PC at high school in 1978. He operated
a series of Bulletin Board Systems throughout the 1980s while
completing his undergraduate studies and experimenting with early
Internet technologies.
Dennis Glendenning (MA, MBA, MCSA+Msg, MCSE, PMP) is a Principal Systems Engineer with Avanade, where he provides design and delivery leadership for large-scale technology integration projects. Dennis's background includes graduate training, professional certifications, and a blend of technical and project management experience that spans more than 15 years. In addition to delivering technology architectures for Fortune 500 companies, Dennis has led several eCommerce infrastructure teams to leverage IIS in the public safety, insurance, and financial industries. Although he travels the United States for work, Dennis lives in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife and two children, and he revels in hiking, history, great speeches, and epic FPS PC games. Dennis can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Each link takes you to all posts at this site concerning the stories that were originally published by respective publisher.
- Analog Science Fiction: old name "Astounding"
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- Jim Baen's Universe
- Galaxy
- Subterranean Press
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Semicolon; Memoir of a Colon Cancer Survivorgoldrushg | April 20, 2017 | 3
5/5 Stars! – "Gratifying" – "Amazing" – "Heart-felt and personal"
Semicolon Book Sample
Below is a short sample from the original blog upon which this book is based:
Part 1: The Good News Is…
July 26, 2009
For some time I've been dealing with a medical issue, which many of you already know. A number of concerned folks have been asking me what the outcome of recent doctor's visits and tests is. I've talked to those closest to me (including family and friends). I've decided to put it into writing and let the rest of you in on what's going on with me.
The short answer: I was recently diagnosed with colon cancer and I will be having surgery soon to remove it. I expect to be out of work for a month for recovery and then back to normal.
The longer answer is more involved and will also answer many questions people have. If you care to learn more, including events that led up to the diagnosis, my attitude about the situation, prognosis, etc., then please keep reading. If not, I understand completely. At least now you know and the mystery is revealed.
Why Write About It?
I gave a lot of thought to whether or not to write about this and share it with people via the Internet. Ultimately I felt it was a good way to tell my story one more time, to inform people who want to know more details with my having to retell it in person. I am pretty open about things and I don't mind sharing my experience with people who sincerely want to know (rumor mongers and nosey people, not so much).
I have told the story, discussed my feelings, and discussed the possible prognosis quite a few times already. I love that people care enough to want to know but I am getting tired of telling the tale. Each time I relive some of the emotions. I am already physically fatigued at times. This gives me something to point people to who want to know while giving myself a break from talking about it.
How It Began
Around the early part of May I developed symptoms, rather suddenly (or so it seemed to me), constipation being the most obvious – and uncomfortable – one. There was also a trace amount of blood. Not enough to worry me but enough to make me think 'Hm. That's odd..' I tried home treatment thinking it would clear up soon.
About the Author
Mark Arsenault is a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker and is dedicated to bringing positive mindset and motivational training to individuals and organizations. Mark is a Best-selling and award-winning author of a number of books, including Beat the Curve, with Brian Tracy, and the best-selling Semicolon; Memoir of a Colon Cancer Survivor and A New Home (The Jen-Jen Chronicles, Book One). He's been quoted in SUCCESS Magazine, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and The New York Times. He also appeared in a national anti-smoking campaign. Visit Mark's blog at http://MarkTruth.com.
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The RSPCA is appealing for information after a 4ft orange cornsnake was found by a bin in Wolverhampton.
A member of the public contacted the RSPCA after finding the animal on Walsall Street, in Willenhall, on Wednesday night (20 January).
RSPCA animal collection officer Kirsty Martuccio said: "The snake was very cold and as a result – snakes need warmth – wasn't able to move much, and there were no obvious injuries.
"It is unlikely the snake would have been able to get very far on its own so we do believe that it was dumped.
"We find that people take on exotic animals like reptiles without researching their needs or having any idea of how to care for them properly. They then end up injured, sick or even dead just because their owners either didn't have the money or knowledge about how to care for them.
"The RSPCA is experiencing widespread neglect and abandonment of reptiles as for many people an exotic animal represents too much of a commitment. We would encourage people who are thinking about taking on an exotic pet to research the needs of the particular species thoroughly and ensure they can meet them at all times."
Caring for reptiles can be challenging and expensive. The animal may grow very large, live for a long time, become aggressive or require a licence or paperwork to be legally kept or sold. They have the same needs as in the wild, which must be met in captivity by law under the Animal Welfare Act.
The snake is now being looked after by Proteus Reptile Trust in Dudley and will be available for rehoming soon if an owner does not come forward.
Anyone with any information about the snake and who it might belong to is urged to call the RSPCA's appeal line in confidence on 0300 123 8018.
For more information on looking after snakes, visit www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/other.
The RSPCA is a charity and we rely on public donations to exist. To assist our inspectors in carrying out their vital work please text HELP to 78866 to give £3 (Texts cost £3 + one standard network rate message).


text: MYC's 4th of July Picnic & Games! Events 6/23/2017 10:12:00 AM The MYC Board of Directors will be hosting a fabulous picnic bash on LHI about noon on Tuesday, July 4th. This is a fun time to come out to LHI and join in on some games. There will be a water balloon toss, egg toss, water melon relay plus creative games for our youngest members. Connie and the MYC Board of Directors will be serving: • Barbequed Pork Ribs • Brined Grilled Turkey • Baked Beans (two styles with ham and vegetarian) • Garden Salad with Strawberries, Feta, and Blueberries (red, white and blue) • Potato Salad • Dinner Rolls with LHI Herb Butter • Marble Cake with Icing Lunch 12:00 - 1:30 with fantastic family games at 1:30. The picnic and games are a lot of fun for everyone! I hope to see you out there! Read More


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Vicky Smith the general manager came to me with needing a modern style website and business cards for the new Bureta Bar in Otumoetai. In no time at all we had build the start our the new site and is still having work done on it, tho its looks great so far.
With a event coming up 'Degustation', we made inhouse posters and DL flyers. DNG Designs also did the new business cards for the staff as well as a general DL flyer with discount promotions to promote the restaurant. We have also done their news print ads too.
We are doing all the required SEO and online promotions for the website as well as hosting of the site. We also look after any updating if need be or can show how to easily update the site yourself if required.
DNG Designs did all their print design, business cards, website and on-going support.
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a little christmas decoration tree made out of a PCB, all parts are within the PCB, making it only 1,6mm in height!
The IOTA crypto wallet needs a 81 character seed that needs to be generated by yourself.
This method here let a Arduino do the job and generate you the Seed with the Arduino random function:
Hollow XMAS Tree made from WS2812 RGB LED´s and a Digistump ATTiny85
Code and HowTo on my Github Page: https://github.com/designer2k2/xmas-tree


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Okay, today was not the greatest day. I ran around like a crazy woman trying to get everything done that needs to be done for my ceremony next Friday. BUT, the print shop lost the programs and now have to do a priority rush on the new proof I had to send them. Sheesh - I about had a heart attack! Then, I decided to try my hand at some stamping today (I have not been able to stamp or scrap for about a month since I had surgery on my right hand) and managed to hurt myself and bust open a stitch - dummy me!
THEN, I went to the mailbox - and I got the nicest RAK from Kimberly VanDiepen who I feel very privileged to have as my upline but more importantly as my friend. ANYTIME I get an envelope with her return address label, I have an instant smile on my face because I know the envie will have something fantabulous in it! AND, of course it did! She sent me this beautiful tile that she made for me with my initial on it and with the gorgeous french script in the background and the really pretty flowers as an accent. Kimberly, you made my week and turned my Friday into a wonderful day! HUGS TO YOU GIRL - YOU TOTALLY ROCK!!! For those of you who don't know Kimberly (hard to imagine), please go check out her blog, she does some awesome stuff!
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Marine Ecological Processes presents a comprehensive analysis of the processes controlling marine ecosystems, communities, and populations. Providing an in-depth dissection of marine ecology, Marine Ecological Processes is an introduction to the concepts, approaches, and methods of this evolving discipline. In its third edition, this text maintains the previous structure, introducing marine environments, and covering population, community, and ecosystem levels of organization, as well as relevant biogeochemical and hydrodynamic mechanisms. The content is updated to include major features that new research has revealed in recent decades, but still highlights links to originators of critical ideas in the history of marine sciences. The greatest change in this edition is an expansion of each chapter to capture new awareness, and implications, of the rapid change affecting all aspects of marine environments, driven by anthropogenic forces operating through climate and oceanographic mechanisms.
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Part I Primary production in marine environments
Chapter 1 Primary producers in the sea
1.1 Phytoplankton
1.2 Benthic producers
Chapter 2 Production: the formation of organic matter
2.1 Photosynthesis
2.2 Chemosynthesis
2.3 Measurement of producer biomass and primary production
2.4 Contributions by different marine primary producers
Part II Consumers in Marine Environments
Chapter 3 Dynamics of Populations of Consumers
3.1 Elements of the Mathematical Description of Growth of Populations
3.2 Survival Life Tables
3.3 Fecundity Life Tables
3.4 Some Properties of Life Table Variables
3.5 Reproductive Tactics
Chapter 4 Competition for Resources Among Consumers
4.1 Population Growth in Environments with Finite Resources
4.2 The Nature of Competition
4.3 Density-Dependent Control of Abundance
4.4 Density-Dependent Versus Density-Independent Effects on Abundance
4.5 Resource Partitioning
4.6 Niche Breadth and Species Packing
Chapter 5 Feeding and Responses to Food Abundance
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Functional Response to Prey Density
5.3 Numerical Responses by the Predator to Density of Prey
5.4 Developmental Response to Prey Density
Chapter 6 Food Selection by Consumers
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Behavioral Mechanisms Involved in Finding and Choosing Food
6.3 Factors Affecting Food Selection by Consumers
6.4 Examples of Feeding Mechanisms at Work: Suspension Feeding
6.5 Optimization in Food Selection by Consumers
6.6 Vulnerability and Accessibility of Food Items
6.7 The Importance of Alternate Prey
6.8 Interaction of Mechanisms of Predation
6.9 Predation and Stability of Prey Populations
Chapter 7 Processing of Consumed Energy
7.1 Flow of Energy Through Consumers
7.2 Assimilation
7.3 Respiration
7.4 Growth
7.5 Production
7.6 Energy Budgets for Populations
Part III Structure and Dynamics of Marine Communities
Chapter 8 Trophic Structure 1: Controls in Benthic Food Webs
8.1 Defining Food Webs
8.2 Controls of Community Structure
8.3 Control Mechanisms in Benthic Communities
Chapter 9 Trophic Structure 2: Components and Controls in Water Column Food Webs
9.1 Food Webs in Marine Water Columns
9.2 Microbial Food Webs
9.3 The Classic Microplankton Food Web
9.4 Speculations as to Control of Prey Populations by Larger Predators in the Marine Water Column
Chapter 10 Taxonomic Structure: Species Diversity
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Measurement of Diversity
10.3 Factors Affecting Diversity
10.4 Integration of Factors Affecting Diversity and Some Consequences
Chapter 11 Spatial Structure: Patchiness
11.1 Scales of Patchiness
11.2 Description of Spatial Distributions
11.3 Sources of Patchiness
11.4 Ecological Consequences of Patchiness
11.5 The Problem of Upscaling
Chapter 12 Development of Structure in Marine Communities: Colonization and Succession
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Colonization Processes
12.3 Case Histories of Colonization and Succession
12.4 Interaction Among Communities at Different Stages of Succession
12.5 Generalized Properties of Succession in Marine Environments
Part IV Functioning of Marine Ecosystems
Chapter 13 The Carbon Cycle: Production and Transformations of Organic Matter
13.1 Inorganic Carbon
13.2 The Carbon Cycle in Aerobic Environments
13.3 The Carbon Cycle in Anoxic Environments
Chapter 14 Nutrient Cycles and Ecosystem Stoichiometry
14.1 Phosphorus
14.2 Nitrogen
14.3 Sulfur
14.4 Ecosystem Energetics and Stoichiometry
Chapter 15 Seasonal Changes in Marine Ecosystems
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Water Column Seasonal Cycles
15.3 Benthic Seasonal Cycles
15.4 Control of Seasonal Cycles
Chapter 16 Long-Term and Large-Scale Change in Marine Ecosystems
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Large-Scale Effects of Long-Term Atmospheric Changes
16.3 Depletion of Fishery Stocks
16.4 Eutrophication
16.5 Toxic Contamination
16.6 Spread of Exotic Species
16.7 Harmful Algal Blooms
16.8 Interception of Freshwater Inputs and Sediment Loads
16.9 Multiple Factors in Concert: The Case of Black Sea
16.10 Implications of Long-Term, Large-Scale Changes
Dr. Ivan Valiela serves as Senior Research Scientist for The Ecosystems Center at the Marine Biological Laboratory. His research includes analysis structure and controls on coastal ecosystems, land-sea couplings, impacts of urbanization and deforestation on coastal ecosystems, management of coastal environments, and international environmental policy.