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Tiny Humanoid captured on camera.
We recently received an interesting email narrative and photograph at our enquiries desk from someone telling us that they had taken some photographs which when later viewed on a computer appeared to show what looked like a tiny humanoid shaped figure.
We subsequently advised the witness that in order for us to properly investigate the sighting we would require a fully completed sighting report as per the information on our 'report-a-sighting' page (this is standard BUFORA practice), which the witness then politely declined.
So not having conducted an investigation into this case, we are unable to fully assess the veracity of the witness's story, and therefore we cannot offer a definitive or probable cause, but we should stress that we have absolutely no reason to suspect the witness is not being completely honest in describing what she saw on that occasion.
We were told by the witness that she had also sent her report and photographs to 'other experts and researchers', and when we checked we found there were indeed several other sites covering this case, but they had simply published what they had been given, and none that we could see had conducted any research or investigation. The 'conclusion' often given was "Could this be evidence of some kind of strange creature, a trick of the light, or is the whole thing a clever hoax? You decide."
At BUFORA, along with many other science based research organisations, we find that up to 98% of all 'UFO' sightings can be shown to have a perfectly conventional explanation when reported quickly and with detailed and accurate information, and although we had not conducted a full investigation into this case, our initial instincts were that the 'Humanoid' looked as if it could easily be a 'cardboard cut-out', so we decided to conduct a simple objective experiment to test this hypothesis and to see if we might be able to recreate a similar photograph using our own cardboard cut-out MTH (My Tiny Humanoid).
The results of our experiment are shown below and we will leave it to the reader to form their own opinion on the answer to the question "Could this be evidence of some kind of strange creature, a trick of the light, or is the whole thing a clever hoax? You decide."


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Brown Brothers 18 Eighty Nine Shiraz
Brown Brothers 18 Eighty Nine Shiraz
Wine: Brown Brothers 18 Eighty Nine Shiraz
Product Code: AUPW353
Availability: In stock
Country: Australia, Heathcote
Tasting Notes: Deep brick red colour and medium-bodied in style. This wine has fantastic lifted aromas of red and dark berry fruits and the classic pepper notes of Heathcote Shiraz. The aromas follow through to the palate which has generous juicy fruit and a fine tannin structure.
Varietal: 100% Shiraz
Pairing: Beef carpaccio drizzled in olive oil and topped with cracked black pepper and shaved parmesan cheese. Or try it with a Szechwan pepper-coated tuna steak cooked medium rare with a light green salad.
Volume: 750ML
Vintage: 2016

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The physenv library allows you to control the physics environment created by the engine, and lets you modify constants such as gravity and maximum velocity.
physenv.AddSurfaceData( string properties )
Adds surface properties to the game's physics environment.
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number physenv.GetAirDensity()
Returns the air density used to calculate drag on physics objects.
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Gets the gravitational acceleration used for physics objects in source_unit/s^2.
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Returns the last simulation duration of the in-game physics.
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Gets the current performance settings in table form.
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In a split vote and after much discussion Wednesday, the Ketchikan School Board narrowly and rather reluctantly approved an $832,000 contract with Three Dog Construction to build the new Houghtaling Elementary School bus drop-off zone.
The expenditure still has to be approved by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly, which is expected to vote Monday on the issue. The funding source for the project was to come from state-reimbursed school capital improvement bonds.
That program would reimburse the community for 70 percent of the cost, but Superintendent Robert Boyle says the state hasn't made a final decision on whether the project is eligible.
Board President Trevor Shaw suggested adding some language to the motion, so the district isn't beholden if funding falls through.
That amendment passed unanimously.
School Board members agreed Wednesday that the project's cost had ballooned from the original approximately $580,000 estimate. Some Board members wondered whether phasing in the project would allow for local funding initially, even without state reimbursement.
But, Boyle says the different parts of the project are integrated, and it would be more costly to try doing them separately.
Then the board talked about how the project managed to grow in scope and cost from the initial concept of a simple bus pass-through. The project now includes new parking spaces and other elements for the front of the building.
Boyle says that's what happened when other governments got involved.
"The School District's proposal was the original ($588,000)," he said. "The borough requested that they hire a traffic engineer to come in and look at the project. They paid him $10,000 or whatever it was for that. This is (from) that report."
He says the city also had some input that affected cost.
In the end, the amended motion passed 4-3, with Board Members Kim Hodne, Trevor Shaw and Diane Gubatayao voting no.
Hodne says the safety problem at Houghtaling could be solved through administrative or policy action; and through drivers taking more responsibility when dropping off their kids.
Gubatayao says the money would be better spent on a new roof for the school; and Shaw says he doesn't believe the Borough Assembly will approve the measure as it stands.
On the prevailing side, there was general concern over the scope and cost, but safety was deemed more important.
Boyle noted that construction on the project would have to begin no later than June 1st for it to be done in time for next school year. The Borough Assembly's vote on Monday will be the determining factor.
Also Wednesday, the School Board learned that contract negotiations with the Ketchikan Education Association have stalled. KEA has declared an impasse and called for a mediator. The current contract will continue until a new agreement has been reached.


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Egyptian Spice Marinade
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August 29, 2017
This has become my absolute favorite sauce/marinade/dressing. I could almost drink it straight! Thank you for a lovely recipe!
marietta B.
August 23, 2017
Sounds delicious and I know I could figure it out - but curious @ your proportions - how many tomatoes?
Ashley H.
August 23, 2017
It depends on the size of the tomatoes—if you happen upon larger heirloom tomatoes, you may only need one for a good appetizer dish. If they're smaller, maybe go with 2 or 3.
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August 13, 2017
this sounds great. Just be aware that it is not safe to store a mixture with oil and garlic at room temperature. Keep this one in the fridge and let it come up to room temp for use (botulism is the risk. not worth it).


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Write a 7 page essay on How the company seeks to deliver customer value.
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Basically, the purpose of this report is to explicate different media through which a company attempts to deliver real customer value by using example of Walmart which is an American multinational retail corporation and famously runs a large chain of department stores around the world. The success of this renowned business corporation is such that it is consistently ranked by Forbes as one of the top businesses operating worldwide. As it is one of the world's most prestigious companies, currently over two million employees are privately employed at Walmart. It is also the largest grocery retailer in the US. There are already 8500 stores operating in as many as 15 countries under different names and the head of Walmart has thrown light on more plans for growth on an international level. This company stands distinguished among a growing crowd of aspiring organizations because the managers vigorously and regularly collaborate with employees to meet dynamic public needs and gain more customers.
Not only customer intimacy is considered an important standard at Walmart, but the ramifications of promotion, distribution, and pricing policies are also carefully scrutinized which substantially helps in improving the satisfaction rate and delivering quality service. Organizational Objectives: One of the principal objectives of Walmart as identified by Mike Duke who is the current CEO of the organization is related to speeding up its expansion process to reach out to all people scattered around the world. He claimed in one address that in order to prioritize customer value, a more customer-focused approach is the need of the time and to stay ahead of other reputable organizations in current business environment to further this objective, Walmart will have to speed up its growth process (Daniel 2012). This objective identifies a fierce desire to gain recognition by delivery customer value. Astute assessment of customer satisfaction is considered critically important because that enigmatically assists in acknowledging what is valued by customers and that information can then be processed to gain a competitive edge over less knowledgeable rival organizations. Same has always been the tendency of Walmart marketers and managers and has consequently brought the company considerable success. Marketers can draw conclusions on what customers value only with the help of comprehensive knowledge in that context which can be gained by serving dynamic needs of a diverse line of customers as explicated by Duke (Daniel 2012). General consensus is that innovation is one of the key determinants of competitive advantage and this idea is fully respected at Walmart which invests extra efforts into integrating innovation in its organizational design or structure. Now, the idea of value can only be defined by the customers which is why integrating innovation in its products is infinitely stressed at Walmart to satisfy the target groups. It is repeatedly claimed that not only innovation is an important source of business growth but it also executes a phenomenal influence on customer value which is the essence of all marketing operations carried out by Walmart corporation.


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The black finish is stunning and in brilliant condition as mainly held for collection and rarely used. Scotty / Titleist "Royal Grip" - shaped pistol style, with Art of Putting Cover and Scotty decals on shaft. Awesome to use too and for me softer and better than current insert Newports.
The SantaFe has a Newport head with a sightline, a slightly offset neck, and more toe flowwith the same heel-toe balancing for solid feel and performance. The Santa Fesone-piece milled design features a soft heel and toe that create a sleek, cleanappearance at address. The item "Rare custom finish Scotty Cameron SantaFe Art of Putting Oil Can 34 Not Newport" is in sale since Saturday, May 22, 2021. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Golf\Golf Clubs & Equipment\Golf Clubs". The seller is "jbay_uk" and is located in Barnard Castle.This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.


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Kerala High Court on Friday permitted medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a minor rape victim.
While issuing orders for this, Court has expressed its concern over the increasing number of child pregnancies.
The court permitted the petitioner, who is the parent of the victim to get the pregnancy terminated at a Government Hospital.
The Court also directed the petitioner to file an appropriate undertaking, authorising them to conduct the surgery at 'her family's risk.
In the order, Court observed that "the incredulous but harsh truth is that the girl is impregnated by her sibling, who is also a minor."
Single Bench of Justice VG Arun opined that it is the time for authorities to take a relook at the sexual education being imparted in the schools.
Court further observed that "the easy availability of pornography on the internet can mislead the juvenile minds of youngsters and give them wrong ideas. Educating our children about the safe use of the internet and social media is absolutely essential. The educational machinery of the State has fallen woefully short in imparting the required awareness to young children about the consequence of sexual overtures."
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)


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Dead World Books In Publication Order
- Dead City (2006)
- Apocalypse of the Dead (2010)
- Flesh Eaters (2011)
- Mutated (2012)
Dead Lands Books In Publication Order
- The Plague of the Undead (2014)
- The Dead Won't Die (2015)
Standalone Novels In Publication Order
- Quarantined (2009)
- Dodging Bullets (2010)
- The Red Empire (2011)
- Inheritance (2012)
- Crooked House (2013)
- The Savage Dead (2013)
- Lost Girl of the Lake (2013)
- Dog Days (2014)
Short Stories/Novellas In Publication Order
- The Crossing (2011)
Non-Fiction Books In Publication Order
- Zombie Writing! (With: Armand Rosamilia,David Moody) (2012)
The Retreat Books In Publication Order
- Pandemic (2013)
- Slaughterhouse (2014)
- Die Laughing (2015)
- Alamo (2016)
- Crucible (2018)
- Forlorn Hope (2021)
Middletown Apocalypse Books In Publication Order
- Middletown Apocalypse (With: ,,,Armand Rosamilia,,Brent Abell,Mark Tufo) (2015)
- Midtown Apocalypse (By:,,,,,,Armand Rosamilia,,,Brent Abell) (2016)
- Metal Apocalypse (By:,,,,,Armand Rosamilia,,Brent Abell) (2017)
- Unrestival (By:,,Armand Rosamilia,Brent Abell) (2019)
Anthologies In Publication Order
- Horror for Good (2012)
- Zombies: Shambling Through the Ages (2013)
- Best Tales of the Apocalypse (2013)
- Middletown Apocalypse (2015)
- Seize the Night (2015)
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Dead City
Battered by five cataclysmic hurricanes in three weeks, the Texas Gulf Coast and half of the Lone Star State is reeling from the worst devastation in history. Thousands are dead or dying but the worst is only beginning. Amid the wreckage, something unimaginable is happening: a deadly virus has broken out, returning the dead to life with an insatiable hunger for human flesh…
The Nightmare Begins Within hours, the plague has spread all over Texas. San Antonio police officer Eddie Hudson finds his city overrun by a voracious army of the living dead. Along with a small group of survivors, Eddie must fight off the savage horde in a race to save his family…
There's no place to run. No place to hide. The zombie horde is growing as the virus runs rampant. Eddie knows he has to find a way to destroy these walking horrors…
but he doesn't know the price he will have to pay…
Apocalypse of the Dead
Two hellish years. That's how long it's been since the hurricanes flooded the Gulf Coast, and the dead rose up from the ruins. The cities were quarantined; the infected, contained. Any unlucky survivors were left to fend for themselves. One boatload of refugees manages to make it out alive but one passenger carries the virus. Within weeks, the zombie epidemic spreads across the globe. Now, retired U.S. Marshal Ed Moore must lead a group of strangers to safety, searching for sanctuary from the dead. In the North Dakota Grasslands, bands of survivors converge upon a single outpost. Run by a self appointed preacher of fierce conviction and frightening beliefs it may be humanity's only hope. But Ed Moore and the others refuse to enter a suicide pact. They'd rather stand and fight in the final battle against the zombies.
Flesh Eaters
They Rise…
Out of the flooded streets of Houston, they emerge from plague ridden waters. Dead. Rotting. Hungry. And as human survivors scramble to their rooftops for safety, the zombie hordes circle like sharks. The ultimate killing machines. They Feed…
Houston is quarantined to halt the spread of the zombie plague. Anyone trying to escape is shot on sight living and dead. Emergency Ops sergeant Eleanor Norton has her work cut out for her. Salvaging boats and gathering explosives, Eleanor and her team struggle to maintain order. But when civilization finally breaks down, the feeding frenzy begins. They Multiply…
Biting, gnawing, feasting but always craving more the flesheaters increase their ranks every hour. With doomsday looming, Eleanor must focus on the people she loves her husband and daughter and a band of other survivors adrift in zombie infested waters. If she can't bring them into the quarantine zone, they're all dead meat.
The citizens of San Antonio, Texas are threatened with extermination by a terrifying outbreak of the flu. Quarantined by the military to contain the virus, the city is in a desperate struggle to survive. Inside the quarantine walls, Detective Lily Harris is working burial statistics duty at the Scar, San Antonio's mass graveyard, when she finds a murder victim hidden amongst the plague dead. But Lily's investigation into the young woman's death soon takes a frightening turn as yet another strain of the deadly flu virus surfaces, and now Lily finds herself caught up in a conspiracy orchestrated by a corrupt local government intent on hiding the news from the world and fighting a population threatening to boil over into revolt. As the city erupts in violence, Lily is forced to do the unthinkable. With the clock ticking toward annihilation, Lily must lead her family through the quarantine walls and escape with news that just might save us all.
Dodging Bullets
On the bad side of San Antonio the Mexican Mafia runs things and small time dealers like Peto Hurst do what they're told. But when Peto decides to get out of the Life, and get rich while he's at it, he upsets the natural order of things and brings hell down on himself and the girl he did it all for. Between getting busted for dealing, striving to please his wealthy girlfriend, and ducking the gangsters who have begun executing people as they search for their dope and their cash, Peto will be lucky to get out of this with his skin.
Zombie Writing! (With: Armand Rosamilia,David Moody)
'Zombie Writing!' So, You Want To Write About Zombies? Learn secrets, opinions, styles, and get advice on creating your own zombie story, from 44 Masters of the Zombie Genre, whether they're talking about books, short stories, movies, television and influences for your work, and talk about their own Undead Tales. Neil Kloster Mark Clodi Richard Lee Beyers Joe McKinney Jason S. Hornsby Rie Sheridan Rose Christian Jensen Mainak Dhar JD Gillam Mark Justice Michael D. Griffiths Dane Hatchell T.S. Charles David Moody Todd Brown Craig DiLouie Lee Pletzers Andy Taylor Kevin Coryell Brent Abell Sharon M. White Kelly M. Hudson Chantal Boudreau Carole Gill Marissa Farrar Tim Waggoner W.D. Gagliani David Lee Summers Lou Antonelli Shawn M. Riddle Keith Gouveia Ian DG Sandusky Tony Monchinski David Dunwoody DA Chaney Adam Millard Thomas Scopel Jeremiah Coe Jasper Bark Ray Wallace Eric S. Brown Blaze McRob Kate Madison Armand Rosamilia
Seize the Night
Dark Hunter: an immortal warrior who has traded his soul to Artemis for one moment of vengeance on his enemies. In return, they swear to spend eternity protecting mankind from the daimons and vampires that prey on them. Valerius isn't a popular Dark Hunter he's a Roman, which means that the largely Greek Hunters have a major grudge against him and his civilization for superceding them. To make things worse, he's very conscious of his aristocratic background and breeding. So it serves him right when he runs into Tabitha Devereaux. She's sassy, sexy, and completely unwilling to take him seriously. Not to mention Tabitha is also the sister in law of Kyrian, a former Dark Hunter and Val's mortal enemy. What Tabitha does take seriously is hunting and killing vampires and soon she and Val have to grapple with the deadliest of all Daimons one who's managed to come back from the dead, and one who holds a serious grudge against both of them. To win against evil, Val will have to loosen up, learn to trust, and put everything on the line to protect a man he hates and a woman who drives him nuts.
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text: Figure 8From: Methodology for bus layout for topological quantum error correcting codes Pictorial representation of the optimal scalable solution of Table 6 . The TLRs couple qubits inside unit cell 0 to the rest of the lattice. This architecture can be translated to cover the whole lattice without generating doubled TLRs. The TLRs are represented by solid and dashed lines for clarity when they traverse the same path. The squares denote the starting and ending points of TLRs. Note that the four qubit TLR, that contains qubits \(\alpha_{0,8}\), \(\alpha_{0,7}\), \(\alpha_{1,4}\), \(i_{0,1}\) has not be drawn, but instead we have drawn it translated (yellow, dashed) for the sake of a clear figure.Back to article page


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AFC Statement in Response to Reports NYC Will Limit Shelter Stays to 60 Days for Newcomer Families
10.13.2023 | Today, Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the anticipated announcement that New York City will limit shelter stays to 60 days for newcomer families:
The City's reported decision to limit shelter stays to 60 days for newcomer families will be extraordinarily destabilizing for students, families, and school communities. Newcomer families already faced significant delays getting their children enrolled at the start of the school year. Now, just as students are settling into new classrooms in a new country, their families will have to navigate whether to stay in the same school or switch schools closer to the new shelter placement. Either option will likely result in massive disruption to students' education, whether due to delays in arranging transportation, unworkably long commute times, or being forced to start over yet again with new teachers, new classmates, and a new curriculum. We call on the City to reconsider this destructive policy and put children first, so that all children, including our newest students, have a bright start and bold future.


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Tariffication in the network – this is a very powerful lever for retention of subscribers around a particular operator. When you understand the proposed rates, read all the fine print text on the site operators, counting the real value of minutes of conversation, we are anxious to share this information with you. In today's material in our task – to choose the optimal tariff on-net calls each operator and try to compare them. Well naturally familiarize you with all the pitfalls, necessarily occurring in the way if you want to choose the perfect fare for themselves. Kyivstar Speaking about this statement, and referring to reviews of mobile users, I must say that the major loss of subscribers are connected, first of all, with inflated rates, especially with the goddam fee, which in most cases fall on the shoulders of prepaid service.
But Kyivstar is not as authoritative in the intra-rate policy and not "pushing" to its subscribers insane difference in rates within and outside the network. Classic tariff Category: prepaid and contract. The cost of calls within Network: 10 kop / min. Positive aspects: the tariff on a constant basis without term limits. We can add a maximum simplification of the tariff scheme, which consists of two parts: inside the network and the networks of other operators (including Mobilych). SMS price remains the same – 35 kopecks .. The first transition at the rate of pre-paid subscribers dl free to contract all the transitions are free. CCD for contract customers there.
Negative aspects: Virtual subscribers pay for the connection – 0.35 UAH. Contract provides for a monthly fee 15 UAH and one-time subscription fee – 199 USD. Login to rate only until August 31, 2008. Subsequent transitions to the rate prepaid subscribers will cost 10 grn. MTS is the oldest, relatively speaking, a mobile operator aims to keep old customers, above all, well and attract new ones, if possible. A recently obtained MTS-Ukraine is quite good. Due to a significant reduction in tariffs (and up to 2000-2003., The UMC bent" is often exorbitant prices) MTS boasts the highest rate of positive dynamics in 2008. Within the MTS network is still more flexible policy, but without setting shamelessly its subscribers against other operators like Kyivstar. Tariff "MTS First" Category: contract and prepay. Cost within the network: UAH 0.10 first minute and 0.03 UAH all the next minute call. Positive aspects: there is a service "My Family" from 0,05 UAH / min for 2 rooms. Lack of license fee for prepaid service, and value-added services provided by the tariff, for both service categories. For lack of contract fee. The first transition to the tariff for prepaid customers free of charge. Contractors can use the "Plus" – 55 minutes per month for 25 UAH.


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Off the Clock? Your Conduct Still Counts
If you type "real estate B.C. conduct unbecoming" into a Google search and hit the news tab, you'll find stories of licensees who have had to learn the hard way that their behaviour on or off the job—conduct unbecoming a licensee—might cost them their licence not to mention their reputation.
Defining Conduct Unbecoming
Conduct Unbecoming is when a licensee engages in any conduct that, in the judgement of the Superintendent of Real Estate:
- Is contrary to the best interests of the public;
- Undermines public confidence in the real estate industry; or
- Brings the real estate industry into disrepute.
This applies to anyone holding a B.C. real estate licence who commits such conduct, even during their personal time. Other jurisdictions, like Alberta, also have the same legal principles as the Real Estate Services Act in B.C.
Lessons Learned
Driving under the influence, Alberta:
A licensee was involved in a fatal accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. Even though they weren't on the job when it happened, the licensee was found to be in breach of the Real Estate Act of Alberta for conduct unbecoming and bringing the industry into disrepute.
Forged invoices, B.C.:
A licensee was found to have knowingly created and submitted false invoices with the intent to defraud his employer. Under the Real Estate Services Act, his conduct was deemed to be contrary to the best interests of the public and could undermine public confidence in the industry.
Conduct Unbecoming While on the Job
Conduct unbecoming also applies to licensees while they are providing services to a client. As a licensee, you are responsible for providing a high standard of real estate services to consumers. Your actions and behaviour on the job and off impact how the public view real estate licensees and can impact their confidence in the real estate industry as a whole.
Your Duty to Report Misconduct
Licensees have a duty to report misconduct, both of another licensee or unlicensed employee at your brokerage, but also your own misconduct. The Real Estate Services Rules require you to report any misconduct to your managing broker that might put consumers at risk.
Failure to report the misconduct to your managing broker and/or a failure by your managing broker to take reasonable steps to resolve the matter may be considered professional misconduct or conduct unbecoming. Read more about this obligation here: Duty to Report | BCFSA.


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The Department of Revenue says sales were so strong that it expects to surpass its initial, deliberately conservative, estimate to bring in $28 million from taxes on weed during the first six months of sales. The state has said retailers sold about $40 million in weed, despite severe shortages, during the first month of sales.


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I think its a plus right now because with the Covid-19 kept us away from family and friends and now is the time to move on with our lifes and to meet other people. It's been 2 yrs already and I know people want to start moving on with their lives. Well said, lol
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Biden evokes late son Beau during Afghanistan withdrawal speech, says decision to remove troops 'easy'
Biden evokes late son Beau during Afghanistan withdrawal speech, says decision to remove troops 'easy'
US President Joe Biden spoke about his late son Beau during a speech laying out his reasons to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
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US President Joe Biden spoke of his late son Beau, who served as a military major in Iraq, during a speech about withdrawing troops from Afghanistan later this year, and said the decision to do so was "very easy".
Biden visited the tombstones of US soldiers killed in Afghanistan and spoke of his eldest son Beau, who earned the Bronze Star while serving in Iraq from 2008-2009. He had died from a brain tumour in 2015.
"I have trouble these days ever showing up at a cemetery not thinking of my son Beau, who proudly insisted on putting on that uniform and going with his unit to Iraq and giving up his spot as attorney general in the state of Delaware because he thought it was the right thing to do," Biden told reporters at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington.
He was asked whether the decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan was a difficult one.
"No, it wasn't. To me, it was absolutely clear. Absolutely clear... From the very beginning, you may recall, I never thought we were there to somehow unify... Afghanistan. It's never been done. It's never been done," he said.
He went on to add that Afghanistan was never supposed to be a "generational war", and withdrawing troops was what was best for the country.
Later at the Treat Room at the White House, he said: "I'm the first president in 40 years who knows what it means to have a child serving in a war zone".
Total pullout
Biden revealed earlier this week that he will withdraw all remaining 2,500 troops from Afghanistan by 11 September, the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday it's "time to end" America's longest war with the unconditional withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, where they have spent two decades in a bloody, largely fruitless battle against the Taliban.
Dubbed the "forever war", the US military onslaught in Afghanistan began in response to the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks against the US.
Now, 20 years later - after almost 2,400 US military and tens of thousands of Afghan deaths - Biden is naming 11 September as the deadline by which the last US soldiers will have finally departed.
The war is at best at a stalemate. The internationally backed government in Kabul has only tenuous control in swaths of the country, while the Taliban are growing in strength, with many predicting the insurgency will seek to regain total power once the government's US military umbrella is removed.
The decision has been met with mixed reactions from military professionals and members of congress.
Additionally, civilian deaths are at an all-time high.
According to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), there was "extraordinary levels of harm inflicted on civilians in the Afghan conflict…and the number of civilians killed and injured during the first three months of 2021 [was found] to be significantly higher than a year ago".


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Product Engineer - Steam Turbine
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Curtiss-Wright are looking for a Product Engineer to join our Steam & Air Solutions team. You will be directing or performing the design and development of steam turbine products and components of existing and new designs within the guidelines for product design that will meet industry and contractual requirements at the most efficient cost.
This position will require 5% - 15% travel per year dependent upon projects assigned.
Due to the nature of work at this facility, successful candidates must be a sole US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
Location: Summerville, SC
Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.
Your Challenge:
Conduct studies and investigations to determine feasibility of designs associated with the application of turbines
Define product design requirements in accordance with contract requirements, including computation of performance
Analyze test results to evaluate and determine performance, design qualities, and operating deficiencies for the product
Develop standard performance curves and calculation procedures to assist marketing in quoting products
Coordinate with other areas of engineering to assure contractual requirements are met. Conduct product improvement programs toward minimizing costs, improving performance and promoting standardization
Investigate field problems and provide corrective action in terms of component redesign, revised operating procedures or maintenance practices
Develop computer programs required to support and analyze design concepts with respect to performance and mechanical design. Investigate manufacturing deviations and provide corrective action.
May supervise and direct subordinates, product design engineers and/or technicians in the design and modification of components for steam turbines
Independently performs assignments that require a thorough knowledge of thermodynamics, machine design, metallurgy, installation, operation and application of steam turbines
Travel to manufacturing suppliers to support, instruct, manage the machining of critical components
Your Expertise:
BS in Mechanical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, or Aero Engineering discipline and 3-5 years of experience in the steam turbine or related industry required
Ability to create UG drawings, 3-D models
Experience in managing projects and working in a team environment
Knowledge of Oracle manufacturing systems/software
3-5 years' experience in steam turbines manufacturing/design is an asset
Must be a sole US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance
All applicants must be a sole U.S. citizen within the meaning of U.S. regulations.
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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April 12, 2021 at 9:04 am
There is no included amount of "gold" variable. But you can access the actor's health values. Better let's call the integrated stuff "properties" for now to make a difference between properties and user defined variables.
You cannot change the appearance of your weapon for now, but you can activate or deactivate it and are able to increase or decrease its power – of course also at runtime.
To get a hunch, which properties are available, just have a look on your actor's properties in design mode.


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Virtual reality is easily one of the most popular technologies in the modern world. The foremost reasons for this are the immersive nature of each experience, the quality and quantity of games that are VR compatible, and its versatility as a gaming, training, and educational tool. The best part about it is that virtual reality development is creating newer, better ways to complete traditional tasks because of its ability to trick the human brain into thinking that the actions taken within the simulation are happening for real. It doesn't matter if the heavy machinery or chemical compounds are real or not if the simulation can teach the brain to complete the tasks with accuracy that transfers directly to the real world.
How does virtual reality trick your brain into thinking that the virtual simulation you're using is in fact the physical world? Logically, we can sit in a room and understand that it's a simulation. We're wearing head mounted displays (HMDs) and sensors that track our movements. Other tools we're using to enhance the experience are all part of the technology that creates the virtual environment we're in. Logically, there is a divide between the physical and the virtual. However, there is a whole other factor that adds to the experience that virtual reality developers have to take into consideration to make the simulation appear physically real: our brains. Using brains science and a little bit of magic to understand how they work, virtual reality developers can create the most realistic VR experiences possible.
VR is the Merging of Brain Science and Technology
Tricking the brain into thinking that the images seen in a simulation are what the user is actually experiencing has everything to do with the user's perception of the experience, rather than the experience itself. By examining the way our brain receives stimuli from physical touch and movement, and auditory sensation as well as visual, VR content creators can dial into exactly what mechanics make the brain respond the way that it does. In a 2016 article by Laura Mingail, she compares the process of creating VR experiences to magicians on a stage. Using this tactic, we can see why VR is able to give us this deeply convincing perception of reality.
1. Making Mental Arguments It starts off by creating a little nudge, and our brains are so powerful that it takes that nudge and follows a path to process the nudge. But the nudge is only the beginning. We question everything as we go about our day, and similar to a magician's act, in order to make the brain believe the reality of what they're seeing, a mental argument must be made to make the virtual world exist. This comes in the form of haptic feedback from different sensory experiences.
2. Offer the Illusion of Choice A big factor in magic, as well as virtual reality, is the decision to cast off the notion of reality, to allow for this false reality to exist in the same space. A VR content creator must take this into account, and adjust for the choices that a person makes in the virtual simulation, and guide them towards the choices that they want the user to make, while making it seem as if the decision is entirely on the user themselves. In the production phase, observation and study helps developers know that the cues they've given are working well.
3. Control Attention with Emotion As a standard, our brains are only capable of a certain amount of sensory input. The way that magicians control where their audience looks and how they interpret this input is by pulling their attention into another space, or giving them so much input that they can only focus on one thing: fear, joy, excitement. In other words, emotion. Mingail says that "If the audience is laughing, they can't pay attention, leaving them more prone to be surprised by something moments later." By controlling where the VR user's focus is, creators can leverage this lack of attention and sensory and emotional overload to their advantage; effectively tricking the brain to focus only on what is real and physical (the sounds, sights, and motions), rather than what is not.
4. Leverage the Senses The goal of VR is to create a seemingly real experience for every user, but that can change depending on the person. For instance, a visually impaired person may find it easier to lose themselves in a simulation with as little as audio and haptic cues, but another may find it easier with less of either, and more of the other. By controlling what the person sees, hears, and feels, VR content creators are able to valuably manipulate the experience for each individual, similar to how a magician might manipulate an audience member with specific hand motions, or calling attention to an audience member's outfit.
5. Tap into Your Audience's Desires Possibly the most important factor in VR creation is understanding your audience and what they want specifically to happen within the simulation. This is especially useful in gaming or exposure therapy, where the user's desire is for specific interactions and situations to be believable. Part of the believability is in that they want the event to be real. In taking what they want and manipulating the simulation into being exactly what they asked for, you're tapping into the exact thing that will seal the deal.
The Challenges Behind VR Realism
While virtual reality is one of the best ways for people to learn and experience events they might not have otherwise been able to, there comes with it challenges that hold certain groups back. For instance, it can be isolating in long term use. It can also give rise to certain health issues, such as nausea, vomiting, and headaches, to name a few. There also comes with VR a certain amount of desensitization, which is especially beneficial for exposure therapy purposes, but could also pose a threat to mental health when used outside of supervision by a mental health professional.
It also poses certain ethical questions, such as with particularly violent games being played. Because of the intense levels of immersion that virtual reality is capable of, some ethical questions come into play, popularized by movies like The Matrix and Don't Worry Darling. Is creating a world that is seemingly real on all fronts, tricking the brain into believing that the simulation is the real deal, ethically and morally sound?
Perhaps there will never be a VR experience that truly changes our perception of the world around us, like these simulation stories, but that won't stop virtual reality developers from trying to make the most realistic simulations possible. It also won't change the fact that VR development happens to be one of the most efficient training and educational tools available today. Virtual reality technology, in the end, creates better learning outcomes by fully immersing the user into the simulated environment instead of the real-world environment, effectively tricking their brain into believing that they truly experienced the event. The ability that companies and educators have to utilize this technology to create fully capable workers, students, and overall human beings, by capitalizing on these magic little brain hacks only create a perception of reality, and will never replace the real thing.


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Maintaining Your Motorcycle Helmet For Optimal Safety
A motorcycle helmet is an essential piece of safety equipment for riders. It protects the rider's head from impact and helps prevent serious injuries in the event of an accident. However, a helmet can only provide optimal protection if it is well-maintained. Neglecting your helmet's upkeep can compromise its safety features and reduce its effectiveness in protecting your head. Here are some steps you can take to maintain your motorbike helmets and keep it in top condition for optimal safety.
Step 1: Cleaning Your Helmet
Regular cleaning is an essential step in maintaining your motorcycle helmet. Dirt, sweat and grime can accumulate on the helmet's exterior and interior reducing its effectiveness in protecting your head. To clean your helmet, start by removing the visor and any removable padding or liners. Then use a mild detergent and warm water to clean the helmet's exterior including the visor. Avoid using harsh chemicals as they can damage the helmet's shell and visor. After cleaning allow the helmet to air dry completely before reassembling it.
Step 2: Inspecting Your Helmet
Inspecting your helmet regularly can help you identify any damage or wear that may compromise its safety features. Look for cracks, scratches or dents on the helmet's exterior and check the visor for signs of wear or damage. Additionally, inspect the helmet's interior padding for signs of wear or compression which can reduce its ability to absorb impact. If you notice any damage or wear it is best to replace the helmet to ensure optimal safety.
Step 3: Storing Your Helmet
Proper storage is crucial to maintaining your helmet's safety features. Avoid leaving your helmet in direct sunlight as prolonged exposure to UV rays can damage the helmet's shell and visor. Avoid storing your helmet in high humidity areas as moisture can cause the helmet's interior padding to deteriorate. When not in use store your helmet in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
Step 4: Replacing Your Helmet
A helmet's lifespan depends on several factors including its quality usage frequency and care. In general motorcycle helmets should be replaced every five years even if they appear to be in good condition. Motorbike helmets should be replaced after any impact as the shock can compromise the helmet's safety features even if there is no visible damage. If you are unsure whether your helmet needs to be replaced consult with a professional.
Maintaining your motorcycle helmet is an essential step in ensuring your safety on the road. Remember to replace your helmet every five years or after any impact even if there is no visible damage. By following these steps, you can enjoy a safer and more comfortable riding experience.


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With little on her resume but full of passion, Park Yoonjo manages to get hired by a top company through an unbiased recruitment project. Proving her value at work is hard, but she powers through life with her old friend and colleague Ryu Jaemin, role model Goo Yijung, and best supporter Seo Donghoon.
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I am broadly interested in the evolutionary and ecological processes that shape host-pathogen interactions in a wide variety of systems. Right now, I'm most interested in the links between qualitative and qualitative pathogen traits, or put simply, who pathogens infect and how aggressively they infect them. My current projects focus on the effects of climate change on plant pathogens and the effects of imperfect vaccines on pertussis evolution. Much of my work is theoretical or computational in nature, but I also spend a significant portion of my time in the field working with fungal pathogens of alpine wildflowers.
I began my Ph.D. with Jess Metcalf at Princeton in the fall of 2017. See the "research" section for what I'm currently working on! During the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, I have researched the burden of disease in the U.S. and Africa, and investigated the evolutionary consequences of COVID-19 vaccines. I have also advised state governments on disease control strategy. |
Since the summer of 2018, I have been studying the flax-rust plant pathosystem at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory with the help of an outstanding team of undergraduate researchers. |


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After-school programs have been an essential part of education since they were first created. They have not only helped to improve education outcomes, but they have also helped improve access to education for minorities. Yet, a lot of this judgment was based on crude metrics and anecdotal observations. As Youth Today reports, recently, after-school programs have been using data to measure outcomes and equity. Unfortunately, although many positives were discovered, holes in the services provided by after-school programs were also found.
One discovery was that graduates of middle school programs often did not have sufficient options in high school. So, many of these graduates were underserved or unserved as they advanced to high school. Such a discovery is a good thing because it has allowed many afterschool programs to up their game and meet the needs of those high school students.
We are living in an increasingly data-driven world, and decision-making has benefited. After-school programs have helped. Decision-makers in after-school programs have been able to use data to evaluate their offerings better, and determine how they can better meet the needs of the youth. Improvements rely on measurement. As Bill Gates has been fond of saying, you have to "measure what matters". By regularly measuring outcomes, equitable access to after-school programs becomes more attainable.
There are critics of what has been called "the cult of measurement," which argues that the focus on numbers and measurement of outcomes has inadvertently taken away focus from the stuff that matters, which has exacerbated outcomes. Data is not, as we are often led to believe, objective. There's a saying in computer programming, "garbage in, garbage out." In other words, the data that goes into a model defines the output of that model. If, for instance, a modeler uses biased data, then the outcome will lead to biased results. In addition, assumptions by the modelers can lead to flawed definitions of what constitutes success or failure. For instance, success is often defined as an ability to do well on a test, even though a more holistic view would suggest that passing an examination is not the ultimate goal of education.
In addition, even if we assume that a data-driven decision-making framework is perfect, many communities lack the training or resources to implement it. The Youth Today article promotes a data-driven approach without effectively addressing the potential flaws of such a model. As is often said, a man with a hammer in his hand only sees nails. A data-driven approach must be aligned with other tools to ensure that outcomes are genuinely improved and equitable access to education is achieved.
There are certainly merits to using data. Often, our subjective judgment is riddled with biases, and we often do not have the computing power to find meaningful insights. We need data to guide us where our experience cannot. The data use framework drafted by the Every Hour Counts coalition of advocates for after school programs and activities is indeed a helpful tool. Together with other tools, we should use data to ensure improved outcomes and equitability are achieved.
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Personal profile
Teaching Assitant:
Queen's University Belfast; terms 2/2022 and 1/2023; Tutorials for World Cinema
Occasional Lecturer:
The Munich Center for Technology in Society @ Technical University Munich; terms 2020/21 - 2022/23; Module: Entering Virtual Museum Worlds via the Dark Side of Science Communication/Make it Happen: Science Communication in Museums
Department Art Education - BA Art and Media @ Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich; term 2022/23; Module: Interdiciplinary scientific work
Research Focus
Current Project:
Visual Voices: a User Interface – how online resources aid educational and community development
My current work as a Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie early stage researcher focuses on strategies and possibilities for the use of digital storytelling in education and outreach projects, which particularly aims to promote community development through the Prison Memory Archive (PMA). I am an interdisciplinary researcher, with an academic background in Physics and Languages in formal and informal education, as well as museum education and outreach with a focus on natural sciences. At QUB I am based within the School of Arts, English and Languages (AEL) in the Department of Film Studies and the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (HAPP) in my role as a CITI-GENS Fellow.
Other interests include (digital) cultural heritage, museums and archival studies, museum literacy, science communication, digital humanities and ethical questions connected to these topics.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):


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The Nowhere Man, Kamala Markandaya, Small Axes, 2019, £10.99 (paperback)
Real danger is never born of anything concrete.
There are only words in the beginning.
– Kamala Markandaya
There were 71,251 race-related hate crimes recorded in 2017/18, according to a Home Office report. That's an average of 195 racist incidents every day. Crimes such as these have rapidly increased in recent years due to escalations in the scapegoating of marginalised groups, manifesting the rise of far-right politics.
When Kamala Markandaya wrote The Nowhere Man in the early 1970s, she was documenting a similar surge in intolerance, which she witnessed as an immigrant in post-war Britain. Through Srinivas, the novel's protagonist, who, like Markandaya, migrated to Britain from India during the pre-war period, we experience the heart-breaking story of a man's relationship with his adopted country – a country which, over time, determines to prevent him from calling it home.
The Nowhere Man begins with Srinivas's diagnosis as a leper, a medieval disease that comes to symbolise Srinivas's rejection and isolation from society, as a physical manifestation of his outcast state. His leprosy marks him as an unwanted man. From this moment, Markandaya revisits key periods of Srinivas' life, from his early years in India, to married life in London, the wartime period and his later widowhood. The novel follows his personal experiences alongside society's shift from tolerance towards burgeoning racism, which culminate in the markings of rejection on his skin.
Through extended flashbacks, Markandaya paints a vivid image of colonial India in her characteristic ornamented style, contrasting the beautiful natural setting of India with the intense pain and oppression caused by colonial rule. Srinivas's experiences are such that he has little desire to return to India, and indeed acts for his own safety in his departure.
Along with his wife Vasantha, Srinivas seeks a new life in London. Markandaya treats London with the same tangible realism as her descriptions of India, drawing from her own experiences of the capital during this period. Her focus is deeply embedded in the domestic and the everyday: we follow Srinivas's career as a spice merchant, his purchase of a large rambling house; not to mention two chapters dedicated entirely to sketching out a backstory for minor characters, Srinivas's doctor, Dr Radcliffe, and the doctor's wife Marjorie.
Pursuing a full sensory experience of her characters' lives, Markandaya occasionally dives into lengthy passages of description, drawing us away from more interesting narrative developments, such as the family's experience of wartime Britain or the growing chasm between Indian parents and their Anglicised sons. Here The Nowhere Man excels at probing mutual understandings between generations which are often prohibited by cultural differences and the upbringings they entail.
However, it is in the 1960s of the novel that the narrative comes into its own, exploring how wartime camaraderie fell away, leaving room for resentments to develop from harsh economic conditions. The story unfolds a desperate search for a scapegoat, ultimately identified as anyone deemed to be 'non-English'. Forty years on, with the growth of the far-right across Europe and the US, we recognise a similar story. As Markandaya's characters voice fears of immigrants stealing houses and jobs – sentiments sadly echoed by a Brexit Britain battered by austerity – lines are drawn connecting economic hardship, xenophobia and right-wing extremism.
Tensions rise as the novel progresses. Srinivas experiences multiple forms of hate crime: racist letters through the post, excrement and dead mice on his doorstop, graffitied hangmen emblazoned with racist slogans, physical violence. Markandaya expertly explores every angle of the issue. Shifting between a diverse range of characters and perspectives in the third person, she gives voice to all of society, from the most liberal-minded to the most narrow and extreme of views. Core to the novel's power, Markandaya portrays the horrors of racism with an acute understanding of the ordinary people who latch onto it, as well as the origins of these sentiments.
Markandaya's writing observes but does not preach; it leads readers gently to conclusions without forcing them upon them. That Srinivas cares strongly for nature seems to make his experience even more painful in light of this fact. Desperate as he is to protect all living things, through his strict vegetarianism (most people were willing to eat what they could due to rationing), or refusing even to report his abusers to the police, the suffering he faces at the hands of others comes to feel all the more unjust.
How British society can ostracize one of its citizens so absolutely – can reject Srinivas as to make him "a nowhere man looking for a nowhere city" – resonates profoundly with social attitudes today. Perhaps The Nowhere Man's lack of critical success at the time of its original publication suggests that it was as much ahead of its time as it was a part of it. Whatever the reason, it should now be welcomed into the postcolonial canon.
The Nowhere Man is a beautiful piece of fiction; an intelligent analysis of human character, which unpicks racism at its root. I hope its recent republication suggests that, while sadly our society still holds such sentiments, we may reach a point where they can at least be brought into conversation and scrutinized, as an invaluable step towards combatting them.
Words by Katrina Bennett.
To buy The Nowhere Man by Kamala Markandaya, visit Small Axes. For more on Kamala Markandaya, read Emma Garman's Introduction to the newly republished edition in The London Magazine online.
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USC has 8 Wide receivers in the roster for 2008. Four of them sat out practice this morning.
So much for USC having too many wide receivers.
Four of the Trojans' unofficial top eight sat out practice Monday morning: Vidal Hazelton (finger, hand, ankle), Ronald Johnson (groin), Jordan Cameron (ankle) and Brice Butler (ankle).
Butler has been out since last week; USC coach Pete Carroll said he expected the other three to return "in a couple of days." He isn't inclined to rush anyone back with the season opener still more than two weeks away.
"If you push these guys through this, then they can last a long time," Carroll said. "So we're going to back off. We've got plenty of guys to get the reps."
Last year it was the RB's this year it's the WR's. Bumps and dings are expected as teams get into top playing form and they are even more common at USC's "high speed- low drag" practices. I have no doubt that we will have all available hands on deck on Aug 30th but it just goes to sho you that you can never have too much top talent.
And with what I read earlier today Hazelton is the last one who should be trash talking if he is having problems staying healthy...
We hear that one of the remarks that precipated Joe McKnight throwing a punch at Vidal Hazelton was when Hazelton asked McKnight and Stafon Johnson, ``How many of you are starting? You both say you're starting. How is that possible?'
Wolf's snarkiness aside we have already heard Pete Carroll discuss his rotation for the running backs so he needs to just let it go and stop trying to out think the experts. Hazelton has a long way to go before he can call ANYONE out...
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Are looking for a welding cable for sale online? If you are, then you must be aware of what they are designed for—not for an undemanding profession, that's for sure. Welding cable is designed for electric arc-welding machines, it is a conductor that carries the power to fire up the metal rod so that a welding professional can get the work done. However, for a welding cable to properly perform what's it supposed to do, it should meet the right standards for it to be strong enough to perform its job.
Why Must a Welding Cable be Durable?
This job is not for the weak and that's not limited to the professional himself but the cable as well. It's important to know that you're getting nothing but the most durable and flexible welding cable there is. There's a current passing through those wires after all. The last thing you need is for your welding cable to overheat, impeding a speedy welding process. You also don't want your welding cable to face detrimental effects from accidental cuts, industrial burns, and oil/water spillages that can affect your overall performance.
Does Size Matter?
In this case, yes. Basically, you should look for a welding cable for sale that is appropriately sized for the job. A shorter cable length is also better for any welding job to avoid overheating. It is also important that the welding cable you are going to get for the task at hand matches its voltage rating. If this is not met, chances are, the welding cable might experience hazardous overheating during the welding process, affecting both your performance and safety as a professional welder.
4/0 Gauge Welding Cable
Flexible cable is critically important in this type of job, so is the degree of its durability. Welding, wherever you are in the world, is always situated in a hazardous work environment because of the presence of some flammable fluids like oil or gas. To top that, welding itself poses few dangers that you can ultimately prevent with the use of proper components. Utilizing a 4/0 gauge welding cable enhances the functional flexibility of the cable while maintaining the conductivity that is required to finish the job right on schedule.
Half of the work environment where welding is done is outdoors. This makes the cable exposed to the harmful effects of the sun's UV rays that could ultimately break down the insulation of the cable—that is if you're using a low-quality welding cable. When you're using a 4/0 gauge welding cable, you won't have to worry about any of that, not even other outside elements whether it is the unstable weather temperature or how rough the surface of where you are finishing the job.
Are you that welder looking for the most durable, most flexible welding cable for sale? You do not need to search anywhere else for that anymore. Visit EWCSwire for your welding needs such as a proper a 4/0 gauge welding cable to ensure safe and speedy job completion.


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Hey there all! Name's Heriberto. I got my form +| two weeks ago and I've been printing and experimenting with it. I'm worried with the dust issue and some small ragging issues on some objects (That still worked out in the end) but for the most part I've been able to create great prints. The software and hardware are both amazing, although I find Preform's complete disregard for scale in files more than just disturbing.
I decided to print my first large object destined for 3d reproduction: (So far, I've only printed miniatures) Here it is, in a rendered preview and piece breakdown.
let's see how it comes out in a bit!


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Preliminaries: fields
OpenOffice.org uses a feature called fields to manage page numbers. To insert a page number field, position the cursor where you want to insert the number and choose Insert > Fields > Page Number. The page number appears with a gray background. The gray background denotes a field.
The gray background is simply there to denote a field. This background is not printed. Choose View > Field Shadings (or press Ctrl+F8) to turn this feature off.
If you have seen lists in OOo, you might have noticed this gray background. OOo lists use fields. The page number field always displays the page number for the current page. If you see the words "Page number†instead of a number, press Ctrl+F9. This shortcut key toggles OOo between displaying the field's contents (what the field is for) and the field's results (what the field creates).
For a full introduction to fields, see Chapter 14, "Working with Fieldsâ€.


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Claire Lauder gives an update on how Boyden have been preparing for the looming IR35 reform
Sigh no more, interim's, sigh no more.
I may not have said this a year ago as we were all grappling with what IR35 reform really meant for the sector. But after spending the best part of twelve months working with Qdos an external independent IR35 specialist, as a team we are much less concerned about the looming changes.
Perhaps I can start with what Boyden UK have done to prepare ourselves.
It is important to remember that the financial risk sits with the fee payer, which is often us as the provider. So from a client point of view, using a provider reduces client risk.
Once the QDOS assessments have been carried out on both the client and interim side, Qdos will indemnify the decision, and any future challenge from HMRC will be dealt with by Qdos.
Now the biggest challenge for the interim community, which I deem to be us providers and the interim managers, is the education of many of our clients. Boyden are in a privileged position in that we tend to work with decision makers directly, so we are able to advise on the difference between hiring and managing an employee verses hiring a provider of services. They are different and it is important we all play a part in ensuring that this is continually communicated.
The organisations that have given blanket assessments are usually those organisations that outsource their recruitment process to an administrative transactional partner. Blanket assessments are wrong, and every role should be assessed on a case by case basis. Luckily Boyden works with few of these types of clients.
What would I do if I was an interim?
Accept that some roles will fall inside IR35 and some will fall outside. You can't make yourself outside IR35 as it is about the project requirements and not you as an individual.
Take Qdos up on their offer of a free consultation to work out what your inside IR35 rate is? It is much better to know the answer to this question as it will undoubtedly be a more frequently asked question.
"Why, what's the matter,
That you have such a February face,
So full of frost, of storm and cloudiness?"
Thank you for your message of "Happy Birthday – how do you think IR35 reforms are going to affect the sector?"
If there was one topic which I was not going to talk about on my Birthday, it was IR35, swiftly followed by Brexit. A good example of how subjects can be both very important and insanely boring at the same time. But now that my Birthday has passed, I will happily pick up the IR35 conversation again and of course I jest, a huge thank you to all those that took the time to wish me a Happy Birthday.


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The new Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is quite a statement of intent compared to its competitors. But, do you want to know all its official details? Many people eagerly awaited a version of greater autonomy in the Mercedes-Benz EQA family. If you are one of them, we have good news. The reason? The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ variant has the same power as the standard Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 electric SUV… but a much greater range!
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ maintains its 140 kW (190 hp), but the torque rises from 370 Nm to 385 Nm, transmitted to the front axle. Moreover, official data points to an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds and a maximum speed of 160 km/h. Finally, thanks to a 70.5 kWh battery, autonomy reaches an excellent figure: 540 km WLTP.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 electric crossover SUV completes the same sprint in 8.9 seconds while holding the same top speed: 160 km/h. But its battery has a lower capacity (66.5 kWh), enabling EQA 250 to drive between 402 km and 429 km with a single charge.
Different measures taken by the manufacturer would explain the gain of autonomy (111 km) for the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+. Mercedes-Benz replaces the asynchronous motor of the EQA 250 with other permanent magnets (synchronous), which are more efficient - 60 km. With 4 kWh more, the battery delivers an extra 31 km, while the remaining 20 km have been made possible thanks to unique tires with higher pressure and optimized aerodynamics. The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ electric crossover SUV does not include the roof bars (it cannot be equipped with a trailer hitch).
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ electric SUV is already available to buy in various European countries, thus revealing another decisive factor: its price. For example, in Germany, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ has a starting price of 55,999 euros, representing an increase of 8,500 euros compared to the 2021 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 electric SUV.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ is a concrete response to the Audi Q4 e-tron, Lexus UX 300e, Volkswagen ID.5, or the Volvo XC40 Recharge. We expect to be able to offer you more details very soon.
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House Appropriations Panel Advances FAA 2020 Budget
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LK Systems is the leading manufacturer of easy-to-install systems for heating and tap water distribution and pre-insulated pipes in the Nordics. Through our prefabrication factory, we also provide tailor-made solutions that simplify the installation process even further.
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LK is a family-owned trading and production group, operating on a global scale within the HVAC-area. We are the market leader in Sweden and has an increasing sales of products, systems and solutions in the Nordic countries, Europe and the USA.
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We present telescopic rail for fixing LK Wallbox UNI Push between studs c/c 450-600 mm.
The plate has pre-drilled mounting holes for LK Wall Box UNI Push for mounting c/c 150 or 160 mm. The rail is mounted between the studs. Screws for mounting the rail, wallbox plate and wall box are included. RSK 188 26 85


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A look back at the MediaNumeric week in Warsaw
Susannah Montgomery
During the last week of February 2023, the third and final group of international students took part in the MediaNumeric training course in Warsaw, Poland. The University of Social Sciences and Humanities was the gracious host for the exciting week focused on data-driven journalism, creative storytelling and fact-checking. We couldn't let the week go by without sharing the insightful, educational, challenging, but most of all fun experiences of our students Didi Baas (CB Haarlem/Sustainable Media Lab) and Marvin Ikoroha (TOI Diemen) and our colleagues Susannah Montgomery and Natalia Berger.
The project MediaMumeric (leading lector Joke Hermes), which started about two years ago, offered its final in-person weeklong intensive training program where students learn all about (1) exploration of multimedia data, (2) storytelling with multimedia data, and (3) tracking and debunking misinformation. Approximately 50 students from University of Social Sciences and Humanities (SWPS, host) the Institut National de l'Audiovisuel (INA, France), and Inholland, applied to be a part of this program. Ultimately, 16 students from Poland and four from France and the Netherlands were selected for participation.
An experience to never forget
Didi Baas: "I am still feeling honored to have been able to participate in the program! It has been a great opportunity to learn more about the topics that I consider to be interesting and important. This week has been incredibly interesting and inspiring, filled with lectures, workshops and events held by professionals and lecturers from Poland, France and The Netherlands. The main topic and case study of the program was the War in Ukraine. A topic with such importance and relevance left an impression on me, and showed me once again how important fact-checking and critical thinking skills are. During the program I have met and worked with a variety of inspiring and motivated students from France, Poland, Ukraine and the US. All with different study backgrounds, talk about interdisciplinary co-creation!"
Intense but rewarding training program
Indeed, it was very interdisciplinary! Trainers with impressive experience and skills helped students to explore what data can offer to those who know how to use it. Over the course of the week, students learned how to scrape when you need specific information, understand what a spreadsheet is telling you, visualise your story, check facts, and how to confront the ethical dilemmas you will encounter while working with data. However, our goal is not to create data scientists, but provide students a realistic and inspiring idea of what data-driven possibilities are out there for telling great stories.
Case-study project
This edition of the MediaNumeric training program coincided with the one-year mark of the War in Ukraine. As such, the MediaNumeric team decided to allocate half of our training time to a case-study project where students used data to craft nuanced and persuasive stories about the many lasting effects of this war. Together with her colleagues Kuba Piwowar (SWPS), Ewa Korzeniowska (SWPS), and Jacqueline Pietsch (AFP), Susannah Mongomery assisted the students' teams in creating these data stories.
Susannah Montgomery: "This week of storytelling was especially moving for me. I still vividly remember one year ago being in the AFP news offices in Paris for MediaNumeric when we found out this war started. This week, our new cohort of students took their journalistic and storytelling responsibilities very seriously when weaving together data-driven stories about the toll this war has had within Ukraine and beyond. From debunking human trafficking trends to understanding citizen perspectives on the energy crisis caused by the war, students took a thoughtful an multiperspective approach to the data they used and the stories they presented to our jury at the end of the week."
What's Next for MediaNumeric?
Over the coming months, the MediaNumeric team will launch the MediaNumeric Academy, an online course to develop crucial data-driven skills in content, journalism and storytelling. Building upon the physical in-person training courses in Paris, The Hague, and Warsaw, Natalia Berger is in the lead of developing the curriculum for this comprehensive online course. The future of content creation is data-driven. The MediaNumeric Academy will equip students, young professionals or anyone interested in the field of data-driven journalism, creative storytelling and fact-checking with the necessary skills to thrive in our digital age.
You can watch for updates about this online course on our Instagram and our website. You can see here some pictures of the week in Warsaw.


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Brightness in Your Life
It's that time of year again.
It's quiet after the hustle and bustle of Solstice, Christmas, and New Years.
The weather may be not great this time of year, especially where I live in Vancouver – lots of rain, grey, dismal.
How do you bring in some brightness, some light, fun, or cheer into your every day.
What's going on around us really shouldn't matter except what is going on inside of us.
Love it all – especially yourself.
Make it a Great day!!!


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