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Tusky is the pet walrus belonging to Aqualad in the Filmation adventure series. He often gets into scrapes with other sea-life creatures and enemies that the 'Aqua Team' are fending off against at the time. He is notable for his dog-like behaviour, often barking and chasing sea creatures and opposing threats to Aquaman, Aqualad and Mera. Tusky is usually the first one to seek aid if Aquaman and company are in trouble and need help from their sea 'friends' or ensemble, often gathering together a military force on the threat either telepathically or through Tusky's reconnaisance with his fellow aquarian allies ('low-level sea-life inhabitants').
Powers and Abilities
- Tusky had the ability to survive for an indeterminate amount of time beneath water despite the fact that he is a a mammal. It is unclear if this was an intended super-power, or just narrative convenience.
- 2 Appearances of Tusky (Filmation Adventures)
- 1 Images featuring Tusky (Filmation Adventures)
- Quotations by or about Tusky (Filmation Adventures)
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Edirisingha, Palitha and Salmon, Gilly (2009) iPodology: the new kid on the block. Lifelong Learning in Europe, 14 (3). pp. 153-160. ISSN 1239-6826
Podcasting, which originated as a technology to create and distribute personal radio shows on the Internet, is now becoming a technology to support learning in many educational contexts. In this paper, we introduce podcasting as a learning technology, and discuss four approaches to using podcasting to support formal higher education, a key stage of an individual's lifelong learning process. These podcasting approaches have been developed to support: transition from school to university; acquiring good learning and study skills; online and independent learning, and; learning at a distance. Following a brief overview of the definitions of podcasting as they apply in educational contexts, and a review of the current use of podcasting for learning, this paper outlines the methodology for developing podcasting approaches. It then briefly describes the four approaches to support student learning. Each approach has been developed to address a specific teaching and learning challenge. We invite practitioners to adopt these approaches and develop their own podcasts to address similar or different teaching and learning challenges.
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HELLO EVERYONE! I am so excited. First off, I hope you all had a great weekend. This is the first time I have been nominated for any award. Thank you so much daydreamerteen for nomintating me for the Liebster Award.
Here are the rules,
The principle of this award is pretty straightforward. Each blogger nominates 11 bloggers and sets them 11 questions to answer.
1. Are you a night or day person?
I am definitely a day person. Although, I'm not a morning person. Whenever I try to stay up late and watch a movie or something like that, I fall asleep. I like to sleep and I'm not afraid to sat it!
2. What was the last book you read?
The last book I read was Pride and Prejudice. It was for a book report and I loved it.
3. What is your favourite thing about yourself?
My favorite thing about myself is that I am very good at picking friends. I have so many amazing friends!
4. What is one fact about you that not many people know?
Not many people know that I hate it when someone touches my knees. I don't feel comfortable and My knees are very sensitive.
5. What was your first pet?
I had two cats.. I currently have one unfortunately. My mom adopted them when she was in college and they became my pets too.
6. If your house was fire, which three items would you save?
Not including my cat, I would grab my computer, my childhood stuffed animal, and a picture frame with a photo of my cat.
7. If you could invite any 6 people to a dinner party, who would you invite and why?
I would invite Milo Ventimigliga, my best friend, my aunt, and I would let them bring plus ones. I would invite Milo, because I am a huge Gilmore girls an too. TEAM JESS fan and I would invite my Best friend because she loves him.
8. What would you put in a time capsule?
I would put a yearbook from this or last year in it. I would put a copy of a newspaper and a copy of Romeo and Juliet. I would probably put some other items inside, but I haven't thought about it too much.
9. What's your favourite colour? Why? ( If there is a reason)
My favorite color is grey because it goes with everything and it has tow different spellings.
10. What are you most grateful for in life?
I'm grateful for my cat because he helps m through the tough parts of life.
11 How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
Depending on the day, It takes me about an hour to get ready because I take a shower and it takes me a while to choose an outfit.
I nominate,
Instead of nominating 11 poeple, I'm only going to list three bloggers , becuase want to reduce chthe amount of chanimail in the blogger world, but these three are welcome to choose 11.
Here are my 11 questions,
- Are you a dog or cat person?
- What is your favorite number, why?
- What is your favorite memory from the last year?
- When was the last time you watched a movie older than 20 years?
- Do you prefer tomato or butter sauce on your pasta, why?
- If you could go back in time to any era or year, when would it be?
- What's your biggest pet peeve?
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- If you only had one year to live, what would you do?
- Can you do a cartwheel. If so, when did you learn, if not can you do anything gymnastics-y?
- Make up a question you want to answer for this last one.
Once again, thank you daydreamerteen for nominating me! Don't forget to visit my other blog posts!


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Cherry Tomato Update!
Remember the cherry tomatoes I planted in February (Feb 9th to be exact!)? They have grown so much over the past month!
Seriously, I took these pictures a couple days ago, I feel like they're so much bigger already. It's getting really fun! The leaves really smell like tomato leaves! I need to figure out how I'm going to plant them, I'm trying to keep them in these plastic cups for as long as possible, since I can't put them outside yet (it's still so cold!) and I don't want to take up too much room.
It may sound stupid, but these little plants give me so much comfort. Even on days when I feel like I didn't get anything done (and sometimes I really don't get anything done, at all), or when I feel like I'm not getting anywhere, it makes me so happy to see these little cherry tomatoes that I planted! And haven't killed (yet...)! To know that they'll keep growing even though my process is stop-and-go feels really good.


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Ready Regimen: Marissa
Marissa can be found living in the Jersey suburbs with her husband, Robby, and their fur baby, Ollie G. When she's not talking about eating healthy, she's shopping for expensive handbags. You can follow her on Instagram for pictures of Ollie and her #ootd posts.
In constant pursuit of perfect-looking skin, I have always been on the lookout for what may be considered the "Holy Grail" of skincare products. I have tried a ton over the years. Normally, I'm quite hesitant to recommend something unless I've repeatedly test-driven it and feel strongly about it. For the last year, these products have finally helped me feel that I have achieved my version of "perfect" skin. If it's something I wouldn't want to be without and would repurchase time and time again, it makes the cut. The current must-haves in my medicine cabinet are the following items:
- Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads: I started using these pads at first to take my makeup off after a long day of work or after my daily workout, but loved them so much I use them to wash my face first thing in the morning. These pads are pre-moistened: one side is textured to exfoliate, and the other is smooth and lifts away any dirt, oil, or impurities. I found that they have yet to dry my skin, even during the harsh winter months.
- Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer: As a person who will always try something once, I have tried every moisturizer on the face of the earth, from affordable moisturizers you find in drugstores to creams that go well into the price range that only the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills use. This Aveeno moisturizer, however, has given my skin new life. It has never made my skin feel oily or caused me any breakouts. The salicylic acid in the formula is sure to clear up blemishes and improve your complexion.
- Kiehl's Daily Reviving Concentrate: My skin has come to love face oils. Imagine?! I was the girl who always had oily skin and when these face oils became all the rage I was hesitant to try them. But, when I eventually jumped in and tested it, I became hooked instantly to the point of using one during the day and one at night. I use this product by either layering it underneath a moisturizer or just on its own on a day I do not wear any makeup.
- Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate: After I cleanse my face at night I immediately put this serum on. The blends of oils including Lavender, Evening Primrose, and Squalene smell delish, but soaking it into your skin overnight will leave you waking up feeling refreshed and bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
- Juice Beauty Blemish Clearing Serum: I have never had a blemish-free complexion so when I heard about this serum I knew I had to try. I picked this up at Whole Foods in their Beauty Department and upon the first use, I knew that dabbing toothpaste on my pimples at night became a thing of the past. This serum helps reduce inflammation, swelling, and virtually zaps blemishes away with a few drops overnight. Run, don't walk for this one!


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Year in Review - 2012!
I will be honest, as the year comes to a close, I am really, really exhausted. Last year I wrote out some goals for 2012 and looking at them, I think I had a lot more energy then!. I thought it'd be fun to see how I did.
Goals from Last Year · Spend an entire month only using solid fabrics - Well, no I didn't consciously do this, but I did make several solid quilts, some you've seen and some you haven't seen yet! Here's a couple of my favorites.
· Spend an entire month focused only on improvisational quilting - No, but I did do a bit of improv sewing
· Read at least one classic novel a month - No...wow, I'm on a roll. LOL I did read a lot of fluff and trash though, that counts, right?
· Finally make that zigzag quilt - No zigzag!
· Develop at least 3 new quilt patterns - Yes! I spent a lot of time creating new patterns and tutorials for my blog, my shop, the Art Gallery Fat Quarter Gang and various publications. I am really proud of all of these.
· Host another quilt along - Yes! This year I hosted the Solstice Stars Series and made this beautiful quilt.
· Keep up better with my Google Reader - No, major fail here.
· Participate in at least one handmade swap - Yes! I participated in the For the Love of Solids swap.
· Attend the Sewing Summit again - Yes! And I even got to teach. And it was amazing. Recap here.
· Check out the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild - No, but I have been attending the Naperville Modern Quilt Guild since it started up this year, and have met some great people including Svetlana!
Looking ahead to 2013, I think the one goal that really comes to mind is to try to take on less. I have a hard time saying no to people and opportunities (and I'm so grateful for all of them!), but I will be honest when I say I'm a bit burnt out. I would really like to take the first 6 months of 2013 and just be creative, do some selfish sewing and just relax - and of course blog about those things. What do you think? I hope that doesn't sound boring, I promise I have some pretty exciting stuff coming up for this year as well and I can't wait to share it all with you.
Here's to a great new {relaxing} year!


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"The way I see it, if you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style?" –Doc Brown
This futuristic classic of the eighties will always have a place in our hearts. The DeLorean DMC-12 is synonymous with the Back to the Future series, popping up recently as one owner received a speeding ticket for going 88 mph. (Where was Doc Brown on that one?)
The DeLorean has a striking silhouette with its gullwing doors and spartan stainless steel finish. Despite its looks, at 130 horsepower, it plodded its way up to 60mph in 10.5 seconds and had generally poor performance. Fittingly, in one episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Jerry Seinfeld and Patton Oswald find themselves having to take an Uber after their DeLorean breaks down.
John DeLorean, himself, was a heavy hitter in the automotive industry — responsible for one of the original muscle cars — the 1964 Pontiac GTO. He has been described as a "flamboyant automobile industrialist" and the father of the glamour car. In 1975, he started the DeLorean Motor Company with the dream of creating an affordable sports car.
The DeLorean DMC-12 was born in January 1981 in a Northern Ireland factory just outside of Belfast. It came in five-speed manual or three-speed automatic. Despite investments from the likes of Johnny Carson, Sammy Davis, Jr., and the British government, the company was short lived, filling for bankruptcy in 1982, leaving a legacy of just 9,000 cars ever produced.
In 1995, a new privately held DeLorean Motor Company would surface, with Liverpool-born mechanic Stephen Wynne at the helm. His company continues to service and restore those DeLoreans that remain today.
He even has plans to bring back a small number of these cars for 2017.
Wynne told CNBC, "My dream with DeLorean is to really do the car some justice, and make it, not the car it should have been, because it was that, but the car it could have been."


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This chandelier possesses a cascade of clear glass hanging accents and glass beads framed in black. The draping of beads adds a magical touch to this lovely chandelier. This chandelier has an exquisite design, acrylic flowerets, glass beads and drops, and graceful lines. This lovely chandelier is a perfect addition to any décor either modern or vintage. Designers highly recommend you to install this beauty in a bedroom, nursery, girls room to bring some magic and fairytale in your life. In addition, the swag chain allows you to hang it wherever you want. All you need is to plug this charming chandelier into the wall. This chandelier takes four 25 watt candelabra light bulbs. It will brighten up your room and its darkest corner. Moreover, this chandelier is made of high quality materials. And good pieces of news for you that this beautiful black glass chandelier is rather cheap and its look is absolutely stunning, elegant and gorgeous.
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"Looks great in my Victorian bedroom. The room isn't big so I wanted a style-compatible light that wasn't too big or ornate. I installed flicker-flame bulbs and it looks very pretty in the evenings. Happy with it!"
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"I used this in my daughter's bedroom, I have had it for a year now and never had an issue with… looks great I bought a black silk chandelier chain cord cover to go along with it, to give it that extra something. The bedroom has a Parisian theme and it works perfectly!!! Couldn't be happier for the price range I wanted to stay in. :)"
"I purchased this lamp for my small bedroom and only for the ambiance. It does everything I hoped it would do. My bedroom now looks very chic."
"Absolutely love it! Completes my glam room."


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Compare Amazon SNS to other push notification services
It can be difficult for developers to enable push notifications across platforms. These messaging services from AWS, Google and Azure meet that need but have different strengths.
Enterprises face a number of challenges when they need to develop a back end that supports mobile app messaging...
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across platforms. They can manually code this logic, but the various mobile ecosystems around Apple and Android constantly evolve. When they want to support mobile web, Windows Mobile and Kindle Amazon Device Messaging, things get even more complex.
Several push notification services, including Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Google Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) and Azure Notification Hubs (ANH), aim to reduce this complexity. These tools handle the integration of push notifications across mobile devices, enabling developers to focus only on application logic. There are some differences between them, though. For example, Amazon SNS is the best option to support text messaging, while Google FCM is a better option for offline caching.
The challenges of push architectures
Push notification services represent a new pattern of application development in which data messages are pushed out to clients. This is a departure from client-side polling architectures, where web or mobile app clients request data from the server. Push architectures can reduce CPU and network usage and bring greater energy efficiency to mobile devices. But it can be challenging to implement different push notification services across multiple mobile ecosystems, such as iOS, Android and Windows Mobile. For example, apps targeting Apple Push Notification Service (APNS) only support iOS, though Google has done a better job with FCM to support both Android and iOS. To reduce developer overhead, enterprises can standardize on FCM, SNS or ANH to provide a single push interface. If an enterprise adopts SNS or ANH, it should encourage developers to use that specific service, rather than code directly against FCM, APNS or another service.
Developers also need to address security issues, including certificate management for the server and token management for the clients that differ across ecosystems. SNS and FCM can reduce this complexity with an abstraction layer to code against. When targeting SNS or FCM, developers write logic that deploys and manages execution of the code and associated security tools across multiple push notification services.
Use SNS to stay in the AWS ecosystem
Amazon SNS is a good option for enterprises that want to maintain most of their back-end code on top of the AWS ecosystem. This means less work for developers who want to drive notifications via AWS Lambda functions or Amazon CloudWatch notifications. SNS infrastructure can also streamline distributed app development, as it includes tools to pass messages between microservices.
Amazon SNS supports direct SMS delivery. This helps reach a broader number of phones, and it simplifies the development of multifactor authentication security via text message delivery.
FCM enables better offline architectures
Google FCM is an alternative push notification service for enterprises that host some of their code on top of the Google cloud ecosystem.
FCM does not support SMS delivery directly. Enterprises can bridge this gap with a Twilio-FCM integration, but this adds more complexity.
FCM evolved from Google Cloud Messaging (GCM), which has since been deprecated. FCM supports all the features of GCM but adds better support for offline access and presence services, which make it easier to confirm when a user is connected to a network.
FCM uniquely supports offline data caching, which allows the mobile OS to manage pushed data in the background. Native and mobile web applications can provide a far more responsive user experience, particularly on spotty network connections. This style of application development is still in its early stages, but it will grow in importance over the next couple of years.
ANH and other third-party options
In addition to SNS and FCM, enterprises can choose a variety of other push notification services, including ANH. ANH provides many of the same core features as FCM and SNS, but it does not support SMS text messages or offline data caching. The service is designed to scale easily and work across a wide variety of back-end applications.
ANH offers better localization support and customized mass market user engagement. Better localization support aims to make it easier to dynamically adjust application logic in different languages and countries. Microsoft, which has invested heavily in dynamic tagging, makes it easier to customize content based on activity, interest, location, preference or business logic with ANH.
Third-party push notification services, like Urban Airship, Pushwoosh and PubNub, might also be viable options for data analytics for applications involved in marketing campaign management.
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Dr. Mehdi Ali Qamar
Dr. Mehdi Ali Qamar (1963-2014) was an award winning Cardiologist practicing in Columbus, Ohio (Click Here).
He was a kind, compassionate and caring physician and also a humanitarian who took pride in helping those in need. It was this love for humanity that made him often visit his childhood home in Pakistan to provide free medical services to the needy and underprivileged at the renowned Tahir Heart Institute in Chenab Nagar (Rabwah). During one such mission on 26th May earlier this year he was martyred for his faith (http://www.dawn.com/news/1108902) .
Tahir Heart Institute (THI) is a state-of-the-art hospital providing treatment to cardiac patients across Pakistan irrespective of their ethnic background, creed or financial status. To honor Dr. Qamar and to continue his mission, THI has announced a new Cardiac Catheterization & Interventional laboratory at a cost of $1 Million, which has been named as MEHDI A. QAMAR Catheterization Lab.
If you would like to make a tax-free donation to support Dr. Qamar's mission, you can:
(New to online banking or payment setup? Contact us and we can walk you through it).
Humanity First is registered in 43 countries across 6 continents, and has been working on human development projects and responding to disasters since 1994. These have included the earthquakes in Turkey, Pakistan, Japan and Iran, floods in Africa and Latin America, hurricanes (Katrina and Rita) , tornado's (Kansas) and wild fires (California) in the USA, Indonesia and Bangladesh, and conflicts in Eastern Europe.
Since its inception and IRS registration in 2004, Humanity First has been focused on spending most of the raised funds on direct program related expenses. As a result, more than 90% of its funds are in that expense category. This is achieved through dedicated volunteers in its management, and program operation teams.


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The Effect of Mascot Costumes For Sporting Events
People will use adult mascot costume in sporting events, best football. Fans of all ages look forward to the acts and photographic opportunities that unique characters can offer. Whether you use yours to go out on the If your college does not not exist, it is sure to be a hit. If your college does not exist have a character for minions adult mascot , pls consider it seriously.
Before the Game
This is a great way to increase some attendance at your school games as well as make them as kid friendly as possible.
Outside of the Game
School Wolf Mascot Costumes Give Your School A Name, Which Is Important For Every School. If You Have Ever Heard Anyone Talk About Various Colleges And How They Hope Their Child Attends That School When They Are Older, You Understand The Importance Of Branding. Getting Your More than a name, your school needs a face. What better face could your school have than that of a bear, dog, cow, bird or many other characters that could Play a role at your college? Use your chosen icon at recruiting events as well as events around the community to continue to increase awareness of your school.
Friendly Competition
A battle of the mascots could have many more opportunities for myspace in the other school. Many schools host specific days that they invite the characters from schools around the surrounding communities to act in a "battle". have several characters in adult mascot costumes running in a race or performing in any other type of competition, anything to get fans up on their feet, cheering for their chosen winner.
If you would like more information about how college can use adult mascot costumes or to see the variety of school mascot costumes available, pls contact me at our website, thanks.


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Stay glassy, Jackson.
we thrive on being as eco-friendly as possible...
Since day one, HB has supported this amazing earth by serving our cafe items in eco-friendly compostable containers, as well as selling our juices in glass bottles.
Our bottle exchange program is simple. For every juice you buy, we charge a $2 deposit per bottle. When you return the bottles, you get your money back in cash!
The only way you can receive your credit is if the bottle is clean. If returned dirty, we are happy to recycle it, but can not offer you money back.


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In 2010, our Work Party had to abandon their work at Renishaw. To see the reasons for this decision, click here.
They moved to Staveley, where they completed the washwall for the Mill Green Link. This linked the previously restored section to the new Staveley Town Basin that was being constructed in 2011. To see the story of these events, click here.
Meanwhile, Hollingwood Lock House was being restored and extended to form Hollingwood Hub. Click here to see the full story.
Initial excavation at Staveley Town Basin.


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By Ashok Captain
If there is one question we at IndianSnakes are getting asked a lot lately, it is: do we recommend snake hooks or tongs for rescuing snakes?
While we acknowledge the place tongs have gathered, IndianSnakes vehemently advocates only snake hooks or sticks be used, with proper training of course. There have been numerous cases where tongs have resulted in minor/ serious injuries to the snake, defeating the very purpose of 'rescuing' it. More on this topic in our next blog.
Meanwhile, we asked Ashok Captain for his view on the debate of hooks vs tongs and this is what he had to say:
To tong or not to tong: … that is the question!
I don't use tongs either. I have a (old version) of the collapsible tongs and take them along on calls and only use them to remove clutter from the area where the snake probably is.
I feel tongs if used gently do not prevent the snake from 'escaping' and if used with extreme force will break the ribs of the snake (see the figure above). There are ways of using a pair of tongs without damaging the snake (some of the TV wallahs sponsored by the manufacturers are quite good at it (they use the tongs pretty much open as a kind of a hooked stick), but I feel the tongs are heavier, more expensive and the scissor action freaks most (all?) snakes out.
Snake tongs (Image for representation purposes only)
Snake hooks and bag (Image for representation purposes only)
I use home-made 'asymmetric 'V' snake sticks - either a telescoping one made of an old trekking pole or a 'fixed' made of an old golf club. I find the 'V's are a better fit for all kinds of snakes (Calliophois/ Trimeresurus/ Bungarus/ Daboia diameters) and one can usually lift the snake without having to hold the tail. This is transferred into a clean, long, dark, triple-stitched, cotton snake bag that has tabs and sewn off corners. The bag is clipped onto a de-gutted badminton racquet to prevent fingers/ arms getting chomped. The top is twisted, doubled back and securely tied with a cord that is fixed to the snake bag. This operation is done with the racquet-bag on the ground and a snake stick across the open end. After the snake has been released, I wash the bag inside out. It should be clean enough to use as a face-towel. I've seen too many stinking bags that stink of various snakes and it's just not necessary.
Another thing I have is a self-standing snake bag. One seam of the open end is partially cut open and a flexible plastic tube is inserted so it's like a self standing tent. The plastic is the stuff that is used for small bathroom curtains, available in a hardware shop. This saves time looking for sticks etc to prop open the bag. This is left on the ground in a corner (or not, depending on the situation/ location of the snake) and has the advantage of not shaking (useful for cobras and rescuers alike). Rom and Co use a short length of large diameter 'Finolex' type pipe tied to the end of the bag for Ophiophagus hannah removals.
For 'rescues' at home, what works for small/ mid-sized snakes that don't move around a lot (e.g. something that's just eaten) a plastic bucket put over the snake and weighed down will restrain the snake until someone turns up to remove the snake. Another useful thing is a long bamboo with a broom tied to the end - the kind used for removing cobwebs from the ceiling. A lot of Indian homes have one and most are usually pretty long. The snake can be 'swept' away if in the garden close to a house.
Stay safe . . . and alive. A dead snake 'rescuer' gives snakes a bad name and doesn't help the cause one bit.
About the author
Ashok Captain is a reknowned Indian herpetologist who has authored books and papers on Indian snakes. Captain's Wood Snake (Xylophis captaini) and Ashok's Bronzeback Tree Snake (Dendrelaphis ashoki) have been named after him.


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Many people have never heard of the city's Executive Committee. And among those who have, there are some misconceptions about Executive Committee's role in the city government.
During the last municipal election, there was even one council candidate who suggested that the Executive Committee is a shadowy cabal of elite councillors — the mayor's cronies — who work in secret like puppet masters, pulling all the strings behind the scenes, making all the important decisions.
"Not many people know that," said this candidate.
They don't know that because it isn't true.
Here then is a short primer on what Executive Committee is actually all about. It's mostly true.
This CIty Hall WTF? was originally broadcast as part of the Sep 14 2017 QCIB meeting, "Dango Much Fun."


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Ex Machina - Movie Review
In an age where smartphones can talk back, organs can be synthetically printed, and the internet has become an almost fundamental element of modern humanity, it feels as if the gap between true artificial intelligence and consciousness is becoming smaller by the day. It's in this environment that I've become fascinated by narratives exploring not just the plausibility of a fully sentient AI, but the ethical and moral implications there in; stories which question the basis by which we define ourselves as alive and human, and at which point our creations are no longer ours to control. Within this context, Ex Machina exists as Hollywood's latest critically beloved entry into the transhumanistic, and in lieu of such an honor fulfills its part as a film which is equal parts eloquently constructed and wholly unsurprising. Ex Machina's strongest element is its immaculate restraint. From the moment Caleb Smith - programmer extraordinaire and winner of a search engine competition - is set down seemingly in the middle of nowhere, Ex Machina resigns itself to the meticulously small and personal. We are introduced to Ava, an AI marvel for whom Caleb has unknowingly been selected to be the human portion in a Turing Test. She is kept in a tiny room, in a mansion for one, with no purpose other than to exist as a scientific breakthrough. The only sensible path then, is to escape.
To Ex Machina's credit it rarely extends itself beyond its immediate aspirations. The script is tight and hyper focused, asking the right questions and the right times, providing depth to its cast of three, and giving you just enough to think about that you feel stimulated and engaged. What it doesn't do is attempt to dramatically challenge the viewer, neither in their perception of humanity in relation to AI, nor even their basic expectations for what can and cannot be said within this established narrative.
Ex Machina is a very slick and well-orchestrated demonstration of what we have already seen from this style of film. At no point does it attempt to break out of its genre conventions, instead embracing them as comfortable fodder for a visually brilliant but thematically bland consolidation of more interesting works.
Ava is a compelling centerpiece, but rarely is she allowed to show the humanity and understanding we're meant to believe is her incredible existence. Caleb is sympathetic in his naivety and compassion toward Ava, but also devoid of any defining traits outside of his interactions with her, which border on obsessive. Only Nathan Bateman, creator of Ava and host to Caleb, truly embodies his role as a self-anointed god; narcissistic and dangerous, yet slyly charismatic and endlessly interesting in his efforts to unnerve and impress.
Perhaps most detrimental to Ex Machina's success is its almost excessive pacing, which succeeds in building an excruciating tension only to have it slip away in a series of increasingly unsatisfying resolutions. The dramatic and entirely expected conclusion is especially subdued, sending the film off quietly with a feeling of exhausted reassignment to an ending that should have been the defining climax to so many slowly escalating encounters.
Final Word
If Ex Machina was intended as a character study, which to me seems if not the most likely then the most justifiable intention, it succeeds only partially and so thoroughly misdirects the viewer as to disrupt its own objective. As a contemplation on the embed humanity within a true AI, Ex Machina is little more than a reframing of the same concepts and questions which have been intellectually posed before by more thoughtful works (Moon, The Fall, The Talos Principle, etc.). It is neither unwatchable nor entirely worth recommending, being a passable use of time but lacking in meaningful substance or any perceivable goal beyond following a path which has been previously laid out for it.


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It's time to plan your day at Auckland City Limits at Western Springs on Saturday 3 March as the music festival releases its 2018 timetable and site map.
With 33 acts appearing across five stages, there's a massive lineup for music fans – not to mention half a dozen additional artists playing through the afternoon in Auckland Kiddie Limits, plus DJs, comedians and more. Auckland City Limits certainly caters to a huge array of tastes.
"There is some incredible fresh musical talent performing this year" says promoter Campbell Smith. "Internationally, we have Sigrid from Norway, she's just been acclaimed the BBC's Sound of 2018, you simply cannot buy a ticket to Australian sensation Tash Sultana's shows anywhere in the world right now and locally you can't not be excited about young artists like Drax Project and Alien Weaponry.
"Our night time lineup packs real visual spectacles from Justice (with their 24 tonnes of production equipment!), Peking Duk and Phoenix. As for Grace Jones, I still can't quite believe we have her in Auckland at last. We know she is going to be the festival highlight for many fans, especially as she will play a full concert length 75 minute set."
"Our headliner Beck is playing his first show here in 20 years. Beck defies genres, and he will blend everything from electronic, folk, indie, rock and hip-hop into his show-closing 80 minute set."
Prime main stage hour long slots are set aside for hip hop stars Future and Young Thug, simply because the Altlanta rappers are two of the biggest and freshest names in the game right now. Further highlights for hip-hoppers will be local rising stars Jess B and SWIDT, while the Golden Dawn stage closes with rap duo HEAVY.
The afternoon showcases LA bass genius Thundercat and the UK's The Staves, a three sister act widely admired and known for their affiliation with Bon Iver. Aaradhna and Katchafire represent the very best of local soul and reggae while the harmony drenched indie folk of Seattle's The Head And The Heart will be great for sprawling on the grass before English troubadour George Ezra leads an anthemic singalong or two to hits like Budapest.
It will be a frenetic start to the show for rock fans with Alien Weaponry and veterans Head Like A Hole kicking things off with a double kick one-two in the Spark stages while later on The Libertines and The D4 will fire things up a gear for fans of loud guitars.
Indie music fans will find plenty to enjoy with Pitchfork-acclaimed acts like Car Seat Headrest and the mysterious Avalanches making their first ever NZ appearance. Over by the Western Springs lakeside, the Golden Dawn stage is packed with local indie talent including a rare outing for Fabulous/Arabia. Always a bastion of the willfully wayward, the Golden Dawn is also ACL's home of comedy.
Gates open at 11am and the festival runs through to the moment Beck closes the stadium arena down at 11pm, the same time as French indie hitmakers Phoenix's set ends out on the fields. So take time now to plan and plot your way through a 12 hour music marathon that promises more mindblowing sets than any festival Auckland has seen in recent years.


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Have you heard of Houzz?
Houzz.com is an interesting website. It is used by members for making "Idea books" from photographs collected on their site. The general public (Members) collect their ideas of beauty in digital form, which become virtual scrapbooks. These are presented to a creative professional (Pro), who in turn helps the member turn their ideas into reality. Interior Designers and Architects probably get the most business from it, followed by specialty Contractors, custom Builders and yours truly.
While I may not benefit directly, my customers have the branding images that get noticed, and that brings them business. It helps when one of the Houzz editors picks up a photograph and gives it a wide distribution in a story. As a result, some of my photographs are in tens of thousands of Houzz Idea books. When one of my customers mentions me as the photographer of one of our projects, it is posted to my Houzz site, which is good for both of us.
I invite you to visit my Houzz site, see the projects posted there and perhaps dream up your own Idea book.


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Peter Lee is one of the brilliant minds behind Harding & Wilson, a studio that creates custom bow ties in Portland. Each bow tie is carefully stitched and sewn with hand picked fabrics that are truly redefining stylish neckwear. Inspired by the need to spruce up their attire for holiday functions, Peter and his business partner Alex Nguyen decided to start creating bow ties. We had the chance to hang out with Peter in some of his favorite Portland staples that included an awesome garden in the Woodstock neighborhood, Otto's Deli and Ship Ahoy. Portland has been a good niche for Harding & Wilson because of the rapid growth of retail businesses in the area. Peter believes in sustainability and investing in pieces that last, which is reflected in his own craft in the studio. Keep on the lookout for these guys and check out the unique line of bow ties on Nau's website!
1. How do you incorporate style and function into your everyday life?
My personal style is very understated and ultimately revolves around durability. I look for items that will last and break in as I continue to wear them.
2. 5 Things you can't live without?
In no particular order:
Family and friends
A good IPA
My pocket knife
Live music
Breakfast Burritos
3. Where do you go to get away?
I grew up playing a lot of different sports and anytime I get a chance, I love catching a game with some friends. Whether its the Timbers or Blazers here in town, or a trip up to Seattle for a Mariners game, sports have always been an escape for me.


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Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Exclusive Interview at E3 Expo 2014 (Phoenix Genesis)
It's finally here: the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Exclusive Interview with Phoenix Genesis at E3 Expo on June 11, 2014 at the Activision booth. Larry "Xdestructor" Rosales and Des "phoenixgenesis" Manttari were on hand to have a wonderful and informative interview with Aaron Halon, Director of Product Development at Sledgehammer Games, the creators of the upcoming sci-fi militaristic next installment in the award-winning Call of Duty video game franchise. A huge thanks to Christopher "Killatia" Wyche for the titles and editing of the video. Due to constraints set by Activision, we were instructed to place the video against the COD Advanced Warfare poster and not show Mr. Halon.
We really look forward to this game, which releases this November, but is avalable for Pre-order NOW. For more COD: Advanced Warfare information, news, reviews, videos, and screenshots from Phoenix Genesis, click HERE. Activision and Sledgehammer Games were super friendly, professional, and accommodating during this year's E3. We really thank them and look forward to playing their game on November 4, 2014.
– Des Manttari, Editor-in-Chief, Phoenix Genesis
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A Calming Chicago Office for a Therapist
Kate Farrell, psychotherapist
We may not realize it, but our environment has a lasting impact on our mental health. For a therapist's office in Chicago, Homepolish's Crystal Hodges imparted a minimal and soothing aesthetic.
Photos by Dustin Halleck.
At Homepolish, we often talk about "loving where you work" and the lasting impact of your environment on your outlook. But there are few clients who have so readily embraced this idea than a recent commercial client in Chicago, Kate Farrell. Kate operates a boutique psychotherapy office, overlooking the banks of the river. Talking to us about her vision for the space, she practically took the words out of our mouths: "I believe in the healing power of space. A well-designed space in my line of work sets the groundwork for patients to create safe, loving, expressive environments in their own lives."
She was immediately drawn to Homepolish's aesthetic and was delighted when she was paired with our designer Crystal Hodges. Based on Kate's goals for the office space, the two looked to the clean lines and minimalism of Scandi design as well as the environs of the Pacific Northwest for inspiration. Imagine being enveloped in a cloud but also being met with lush forest serenity.
In keeping with the idea of a cloud, the two went with a palette of all white. Wall colors, upholstery, furnishings, shelving, and even desk accessories keep the theme. The only pops of color seem to come from plants and travel pictures, perhaps lending a sense of escapism. In the main office, a piece of artwork made of feathers by Crystal seems to melt right into the wall. Across the way, a white mantlepiece encases a faux fire made of custom neon signage by Neon Design. It seems like the perfect place to curl up and let your troubles melt away. As Kate says, "The new environment and its reflection of me allows patients to feel safe, warm, heard, and understood."
See more in the slideshow!
Crystal is one of those rare wonderful people you meet who seems to live her life as though it were a work of art. Meaning, her compassionate, attentive, and innovative characteristics are clearly reflected in her work as an artist and designer. She made the process not only memorable but enjoyable.- Kate Farrell, Homepolish client


text: I want to create a "made in [your city]" vendor fair for Detroit as I did for Baltimore. The time is now to connect major buyers for anchor institutions, private sector foodservice, and potentially e-commerce with the local food & beverage services popping-up in Detroit. As I said above, the reinvestment in people who are currently in Detroit is crucial. Giving them access to retainer clients to scale their business operations is extremely important for new business growth.


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Rare Earth Investment Update
By Jeff Clark, Casey Research
We've received a number of inquiries from Casey Research subscribers about our opinion on the current rare earth metals market. We have covered this topic previously, but this article, we'll take a fresh look.
As a matter of a recap, rare earth elements (or REEs) is a generic name for 17 metals widely used mostly in high-technology devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, flat screen televisions, hybrid car batteries, lasers, optics, and military equipment. New uses for these metals are being constantly found, but more on that later.
Despite the name, these metals are not actually rare in nature. The name refers to the fact that they are rarely found in a pure form and are usually mixed with other minerals, which makes extraction complicated and costly. Further, mining and refining of rare earth metals is environmentally challenging, due to acidic and radioactive byproducts. This is why most countries don't produce REEs. This has led to a reduction in reserves of these metals and left the bulk of production to less environmentally conscious companies and jurisdictions. China has expanded its production and, at least on the surface, looks to have a near monopoly on the industry. According to the US Geological Survey, China possesses one-third of the world's reserves and produces 97% of global supply.
None of this was a problem until China started introducing trade limits. Dramatic changes took place in 2010, when Beijing officially decided to cut export quotas on rare earths by 72%, to 35,000 tonnes, far below the levels of world consumption. Quotas were further reduced by 35% in the first half of 2011. Steep export taxes were applied, too. As a result, REE prices skyrocketed.
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Consumers lost some of their appetite for the now-expensive metals, and most REEs dropped in price – some of them by as much as two-thirds. Prices remain above historical norms, however, and were so lofty that exporters used only half of the Chinese quota allocations last year.
It's hard to miss the steep rise in prices from mid-2010 to April 2011. Should we expect similar price spikes in the future? And what's the long-term trend?
Analysts have opinions supporting both bullish and bearish outlooks. Some think another price rally is possible, since the industries using REEs are on the rise and also because there are, in the majority of cases, no substitutes for REEs. Neither is there an immediate solution to the market conditions caused by China's supply policy. Others believe that the REE market will face a surplus in 2012 and that prices will thus correct further.
The REE market is precarious because supply is artificially restricted. This imbalance can't be sustained for long, though, because industries and companies that use REEs need to have predictable and stable long-term supplies of the metals and hopefully at reasonable prices. It thus seems reasonable to assume that the market will find ways to decrease the effects of China's policy.
In fact, there are some adjustments already under way in this market…
New Mines Outside China
Given the high REE prices, some previously producing REE mines are going back into production. Molycorp Minerals, for instance, is reopening its Mountain Pass Mine, which was shut down in 2002 because of competition from China and environmental concerns. The company was recently permitted to resume its operation and is expected to start producing this year. Another recent example is Australian miner Lynas, which obtained a license to begin processing rare earths at a new facility it's putting the finishing touches on. The company says by the middle of the year the plant will be able to process 11,000 tonnes of rare earths per year (about one-third of current world demand excluding China), and will later double its capacity.
Another solution to cope with supply shortages is recycling. Japanese companies have been studying the technology and costs of reusing neodymium and dysprosium from washing machines and air conditioners. Mitsubishi Electric has made some progress bycreating a device that extracts rare earth elements from used household air conditioners. The machine "will be installed at a factory run by Green Cycle Systems Corp., a Mitsubishi Electric subsidiary in the city of Chiba and begin operations in April." Another Japanese company, Shin-Etsu Chemical, announced that it will spend 2 billion yen ($US25.8 million) to build a plant in Vietnam to process REEs from hybrid car motors and other products. The factory is expected to open in February 2013 and will produce 1,000 tonnes of rare earths per year.
If recycling technologies can manage to be cost effective, they will become another source of REE supply, albeit not as significant as new mine production.
Another way for companies to be less dependent on China's policy decisions is through new technology that uses less REEs. A widely quoted example is a company called Showa Denko, which managed to decrease its consumption of cerium oxide by half in 2011 by reusing the material up to five times, among other technological improvements. Other breakthroughs are likely to follow.
China officially mined 93,800 tonnes of REEs in 2011, only 5% more than in the previous year. Harsh export quotas and modest growth in mine supply are considered by some analysts as the incentive "to give priority of supply to domestic consumers and encourage foreign customers, mostly in high-tech strategic sectors, to move their operations to China." Whether or not they like it, the state of the current REE market may force some companies to relocate their production facilities to China. Japanese companies Showa Denko and Santoku, among others, have already done so.
It's clear that REEs have investment merit. These elements are crucial and irreplaceable for a lot of consumer uses.
However, the REE market is small, opaque, volatile, illiquid, and subject to manipulation. It's further complicated by a lack of reliable data, making it difficult to forecast and risky to play. It's also worth remembering that REEs are industrial metals, which are usually weak when the economy enters a recession – an outcome we think is more likely than not.
Buyer beware.
[How can an investor know when the time is right to get into a volatile sector like REEs – or out of an overblown sector? You don't need to become an expert in all the areas you invest in; you just need to identify and follow the resource titans who generate the most wins.]
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Kenneth Snelson Horizontal Sculpture
Kenneth Snelson Horizontal Sculpture
PUR price available upon request
Kenneth Snelson (b. 1927, Pendleton, Oregon USA) 1967. Sculpture composed of delicate tubes supended in matrix of cables
Unsigned and undated but authenticated by Snelson who describes this example as a study for a larger work in 1967.
Provenance: Phillips 80's Sale December 17, 2010, Private Collection.
Spun aluminum, nylon coated steel cable.
Details: Deploying his signature play of "tansegrity," Snelson suspends and animates tubular forms- allowing them to push, pull and lift one another from the ground and across the plane in a literal dance with gravity.
This example distills tansegrity to it's basic Kite X-form at the heart of so many of Snelson's structures with a shorter strut replacing the basic x-box edge with a perpendicular tube and additional lines for stability transforming, as Snelson puts it, "the basic kite frame into a proper three-strut tensegrity module... My art is concerned with nature in it's primary aspect, the patterns of physical forces in three dimensional space."
Essential three-strut tansegrity module
System of lateral suspension resulting from
Spun aluminum tubes and nylon coated steel cable are graphically integrated in a frozen ballet comprised of floating forms, intersecting lines and negative space.
Opposed tension created by a visible cable support system makes possible the suspension of tubular forms in dynamic configurations.
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text: Charlie Sosna, Associate in the Private Tax and Wealth Planning team, attended the Mourant Ozannes Private Client and Trust conference in the Cayman Islands that took place in October 2017. He spoke about the main reasons why international clients seek to use offshore structures, including asset protection and confidentiality, dynastic planning or UK tax planning, and how attacks on offshore centres affect all three areas. Despite the current challenges, in Charlie's view, 'there is still a place for offshore jurisdictions and huge opportunities exist when it comes to legitimate UK tax planning'. Read the full article here.


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Multi-Track Minds With Madison Ray
Madison Ray has worn a lot of hats: Actor. Singer. Front man. Booker. Writer. Now, five years after the release of his last album with a band behind him, Madison is turning his most ambitious page yet, as he readies himself to release his first truly solo full length album, coinciding with the launch of a new, minimalist fashion clothing line called Andro.
Everything comes to a head on Friday, Nov 10 at the Stoner Theater, but in the lead up to that event, we sat down with Madison Ray at his home and listened to the upcoming album in its entirety, chatting about his music and life along the way.Read More


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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Circle Journals and swaps!
Posted by Melissa at 5:09 AM
4 comments:
- scrapwitch said...
your layout is awesome melissa...bright and gorgeous,just like you..
i cant wait to get my cards back.im eagerly anticipating them.
hope your feeling better real soon.
thanks for sharing your gorgeous work
- May 23, 2007 at 6:16 AM
- Nicole said...
love this melissa, love the vibrancy of it, and that pic of you arn't you just a stunner. hope you're feeling better, but i know how you feel, have a cold at the moment too. no fun with the kids.
- May 23, 2007 at 8:54 PM
- Michelle Jamieson said...
Love it, Mel!
I'm glad you challenged yourself and scrapped about you - can be hard sometimes!
Looking forward to getting my cards back - can't wait!! :)
Saw your georgeous L/O's in SC mag. Awesome girl!!
Get better soon.xx
Chelle Xx
- May 26, 2007 at 5:46 AM
- Louise said...
Ooooh Melissa your creations are trully FAB!!!!
And a HUGE HUGE thank you for organising and coordinating the card swap, I nearly cried when I got mine in the post, Thank you
- May 28, 2007 at 6:33 AM


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Crontab Monitor On-Off setup
I decided to make use of the display i have mounted with my VMserver. I have set up a photo screen saver to rotate images, However i did not want it to run all day and all night i wanted it to have a schedule of when to come on and off. Let me start by pointing out some hiccup's i found in doing this.
originally i was going to use xset dpms force off | on but what i realised is when i would turn it back on the screen would still stay black until the mouse was moved not what i wanted
So i decided to use vbtool dpms off. this tool is nice when i turn the monitor off i can still RDC into the box and the monitor will stay off this was perfect. I did notice that the screen saver was still going off and using resources even though the display is not on we will turn this off as well.
Another thing i found is the i did not have the variable DISPLAY=:0.0 in my /etc/enviroment file which was producing the error: xset unable to open display""
Ok lets start by creating a batch file /home/username/cronscripts/monitorcontrol.sh
This script will have 2 switches.
- On will turn the Screensaver on echo screensaver on then turn the monitor on and echo monitor on then echo done
- Off will turn the Screensaver off then echo screensaver off then turn the monitor off and echo monitor off then echo done
#!/bin/bash export DISPLAY=:0.0 if [ $# -eq 0 ]; then echo usage: $(basename $0) "on|off|status" exit 1 fi if [ $1 = "off" ]; then echo -en "Turning Screensaver off..." /usr/bin/xset s off echo -en "Turning monitor off..." /usr/sbin/vbetool dpms off echo -en "done. Check:" /usr/bin/xset -q|grep "Monitor is" elif [ $1 = "on" ]; then echo -en "Turning Screensaver on..." /usr/bin/xset s on echo -en "Turning monitor on..." /usr/sbin/vbetool dpms on echo -en "done. Check:" /usr/bin/xset -q|grep "Monitor is" elif [ $1 = "status" ]; then /usr/sbin/xset -q|sed -ne 's/^[ ]*Monitor is //p' else echo usage: $(basename $0) "on|off|status" fi
Ok awesome now that we have the config in place and in order lets move on to setting up a cron Some basic Crontab syntax and commands for you
crontab -eEdit your crontab file, or create one if it doesn't already exist. crontab -lDisplay your crontab file. crontab -rRemove your crontab file. crontab -vDisplay the last time you edited your crontab file. (This option is only available on a few systems.)
* *** *command to be executed - -- -- | || || | || |+----- day of week (0 - 6) (Sunday=0) | || +------- month (1 - 12) | |+--------- day of month (1 - 31) | +----------- hour (0 - 23) +------------- min (0 - 59)
Ok here is my cron jobs i will explain after
55 23 * * * sh /home/thomas/cronscripts/monitorcontrol.sh off /home/thomas/cronscripts/log 2>&1
55 08 * * * sh /home/thomas/cronscripts/monitorcontrol.sh on /home/thomas/cronscripts/log 2>&1
The fist task will run at 11:55pm it will run the config we created with the option Off and will output any errors to a log file The second task will run at 8:55am it will run the config we created with the option On and will output any errors to a log file
to break down further the sh command will execute the script. Note: we do need to give the full absolute path to our config file net it will create a log file called log in the same directory as the script we made.
We have one more thing to check on my machine i was having an issue because i was missing a variable in th /etc/environment. You should check and make sure that variable is in place (I have called it in the script but it's still good to have in place) their error was: xset unable to open display""
In terminal type:
sudo nano /etc/environment
check to see if you have a line with the following:
If not add it to the file and save.
awesome you are good to go now. Please let me know what you think and if you have any questions feel free to ask...
Credit: Sparda at hak5 lent a hand and pointed out the need for absolute paths.
Thanks Sparda


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Is now the right time to refine the industry?
EY's proven experience helps you navigate future markets.
It's a question that has industry experts — and industry watchers — searching for answers. Supply is up, demand is down, and it appears that some of the conditions that created crude's rapid price slump in late 2014 could remain in place for some time. Of course, the oil and gas business is no stranger to the market's ups and downs. The boom and bust cycle is one that industry veterans know all too well.
But this time around, many are questioning the conventional wisdom that US$50 to US$60 per barrel is an aberration and that crude prices will soon return to the US$80 to US$100 per barrel range. In other words, is a world where oil is plentiful — and relatively inexpensive — the new normal?
Our latest insights
Oilfield services consolidation
The industry has changed rapidly over the past two years. The window to join the club of the integrated service providers is open, for now.
Snakes in a drain: a new era for oil?
Imagine a snake in a drain, wriggling up and down but unable to escape. That's how we see the oil movements in 2017.
OPEC's impact: onward and upward?
EY's Andy Brogan discusses OPEC's fairly robust response to the oversupplied oil market.
Private equity investment in oil and gas
As companies struggle with dropping oil prices, private equity firms look at the oil and gas sector with renewed interest as the industry continues to transform.
Oil and gas purpose-led transformation
A rapid decline in commodity prices was a wake-up call for oil and gas. If there was ever a time for transformation, it is now.
Transforming for success in an era of abundance
As shale producers in the US confront persistent low oil prices, the US shale industry is entering a new era.
Video: Who will survive the oil and gas shakeout?
Parthenon-EY's Vance Scott explains how he is assessing the potential winners and losers in a market shakeout.
Privcap report – Private equity: not afraid of low oil prices
Veteran energy investors share their perspectives on creating value amid commodity price volatility.
Webcast: Resilience through the shifting oil landscape
Join us as we discuss the oil price outlook, implications of the OPEC meeting announcements and how the industry can remain resilient in this volatile environment.
Oil prices and the energy industry
Is a world where oil is plentiful and relatively inexpensive the new normal? Read our report focusing on resilience in a time of volatility.
Canadian energy survey: Why costs matter
To thrive in an era of resource abundance, companies must seize opportunities to develop strategies that produce real value and sustainable cost management.
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In previous posts you have heard me praise the Spine Decide iPad as one of the top chiropractic related applications available for practicing chiropractors. A few months ago I was approached about beta testing an all-new, updated version of their application. I jumped at the chance!
Essentially, the Spine Decide application provides an unbelievable patient education interface and tool. I literally use it everyday in practice. The graphics/charts/pictures are the best quality I have ever seen in a healthcare application. Additionally, from directly in the application, you can email your patients specific information regarding their condition with a few very simple clicks.
Now, with their upcoming release, they have enhanced a ton of features and added even more benefit. Perhaps unbelievably, they have kept the interface clean and easy to use with literally zero learning curve. The functional ability, elegance, and easy of use make this application the best chiropractic related tool available for your iPad. Check it out here and let me know what you think.
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BioSpa Live Cell Analysis System
Capture detailed cellular images and get in-depth cell-level analyses for migration and wound healing assays, 3D spheroid formation and many other kinetic applications in up to 8 microplates or other labware. Built-in scheduling, environmental monitoring and available liquid handling allow you to walk away with confidence – and allows multiple users to run processes simultaneously without disrupting others.
The BioSpa Live Cell Analysis System offers unique benefits for a wide variety of live cell imaging applications:
- Brightfield, high contrast brightfield, color brightfield, phase contrast and fluorescence imaging offers amazing imaging application versatility on a single platform
- 1.25x to 60x magnification captures the level of detail you need, from whole well montage to intracellular detail
- Integrated temperature and CO2/O2 control, plus humidity monitoring support live cell assays
- 6 objectives on an automated turret provides effortless image capture at various magnifications
- Z-stacking and z-projection, plus z-stacked montage are powerful capture and processing tools to get vital information from 3D biology
- Patented laser autofocus provides increased reproducibility, while decreasing phototoxic and photobleaching effects
- Advanced cell-level analysis like nuclear and cytoplasmic masking define critical, information-rich regions of interest
- Automated washing, reagent dispensing and media replacement are easy add-ons, bringing efficiency to critical cell sample prep and maintenance throughout the entire workflow
These are just a few examples of the many important applications for BioSpa Live Cell Analysis System. Visit our Applications page to see more.
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We don't simply visit a destination.
And we definitely don't tour a city.
We immerse ourselves in Cartagena. Havana. Medellin. Granada. Guided by those who live and breathe their city.
We cook our fresh catch on a deserted beach.
We JUMP INTO THE WATERFALL.
We EAT THE WORM. Maybe.
We let loose in the Salsa club.
We sip the oldest, and newest, MEZCAL.
We TURN the boat AROUND TO swim with dolphins.
We Jam out during CONGA LESSONS.
We roll cigars with abuelita.
Above all, we embolden the local creatives. The designer working with indigenous peoples to preserve their craft. The chef that challenges the paradigm of where our food comes from. The graffiti artist celebrating the history of a community through art. We share in their drive and their passion in seeking out a better world. This is sustainable and responsible travel on a grassroots level.
So look beyond everything you thought travel was, and embrace something new.
Because we don't just meet the locals, we live with them; we learn alongside them; we dance with them through the night. They help us explore their country the way they'd want to explore it today, allowing you to get the most authentic travel experiences from the people who know their destination better than anyone else. Because our brand of travel is living there now.
Be a misfit, be a rebel, be whatever you really are. Travel brings out the best of you. All your curiosities, your wild, fearless side.


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The Yunlin County Government is planning to create 800 hectares of organic farmland within the next three years and hopes to expand its new guidance program, which includes subsidies for the cost of organic fertilizers, as well as organic farmland leases and certification. It is also working on increasing the number of organic farmers in Yunlin. On Sunday last week 160 students received certificates for attending the government's organic farming classes.
Yunlin's Agriculture Department said that there is currently more than 5,200 hectares of certified organic farmland in Taiwan, 270 hectares of which belongs to Yunlin County, or 5.2 percent, so there is apparently still plenty of room to grow when it comes to developing organic farming in Yunlin. The low number is also a sign of the many difficulties that farmers face in switching from regular to organic farming.
The department says that in order to build up the organic farming industry in Yunlin, the government plans to create 800 hectares of organic farmland within the next three years, and promote its new guidance program for organic farming, which includes organic farming subsidies, the organization and planning of designated organic farming areas, and organic farming classes.
Chen Kun-chin, head of the department's Farming Guidance Section, says that financial assistance includes funds for organic farming greenbelts, planting shrubs and trees, organic fertilizers, biological control materials and resources, certification and testing fees, rent for farmland, as well as small-scale farming machinery.
National Yunlin University of Science and Technology was commissioned to teach the new organic farming classes, which are offered in Douliu, Huwei, Siluo and Beigang townships. A total of 160 students received certificates this time. On Sunday last week Yunlin's Chief Secretary, Hsu Yi-fong, said during the ceremony that organic farming is a long road indeed, but that as long as you are on the right road there is no reason to be afraid how long that road is, adding that the county government will continue promoting organic farming and encouraging farmers to develop the organic farming industry.
1. subsidy n.
補助 (bu3 zhu4)
例: The federal government is offering subsidies to small business start-ups.
2. fertilizer n.
肥料 (fei2 liao4)
例: Fertilizers supply plants with nutrients to help them grow.
3. shrub n.
灌木 (guan4 mu4)
例: The shrubs in front of the window keep a lot of the light from coming in.
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Four years ago I 'retired' from full-time teaching. Complications from CMT (my neuropathy) made the five days of high activity impossible. I now teach two days a week, which is a good fit. This week is the first week of school. Kids walk through the door tomorrow. Bright shiny first grade and kindergarten angels ready for adventures! So this week has two days of inservice, then three days of official school where my co-teacher and I work together to establish community with the kids.
I love being back around the families and children. Getting the whole creative community going again. But phew, five days is rough! My system is in mild shock and it's Tuesday. I have a 9pm bedtime and I am ignoring lots of chores. Still . . . going to be quite a week.
Off to start bedtime routines with my own little angels. The fun never stops :)


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If You Think You Get Options, Then This Might Change Your Mind
Seven Ways To Stay Motivated As You Achieve Your Fitness Goals
In order to accomplish any desired goal, motivation is the key. Many individuals struggle with maintaining healthy through physical exercise. It is yet an easy task to overcome this problem. Read this short article to find a few tips on how best to keep yourself stimulated as possible are doing.
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Exercising is highly affected by our attitude. You ought to see exercise as an everyday regimen. It will be amongst your daily tasks. The moment you will realize that exercising is your every day routine, you will stop any negative attitude towards it. You will actually learn to discover the astounding pride within it. Always bear in mind that training is a lavish. Do not view it as a core. This might make you relate it to negative mind set.
After coaching, your Body releases endorphin. These are chemicals that reduce your awareness on pain and trigger a positive feeling in your body. Endorphins transmit electric signals from the nervous system. For instance, athletes have acknowledged of attaining a superior working after performing training. Your negative thoughts, stress and appetite are reduced. Increased physical training helps individuals to make smart and wholesome eating decisions.
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Volume I : Chapter V
Love em and leave em, I guess.
In Arizona we learned that a petting zoo will distract you from a heavy heart and that ostrichs are mean as hell.
If a goat steals your hat, you're owed a monster truck ride for the trouble.
Words by: Kyla Trethewey
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It seems Windows users are not only at risk from software viruses, but also from antivirus software.
Over the weekend antivirus software giant AVG pushed a virus definitions database update to its users that mistakenly identified the library for the Windows version of iTunes as a Trojan and placed its contents in quarantine. AppleInsider reports today that users affected by the blunder lodged complaints on both the Apple (s aapl) Support and AVG Support forums.
The botched update wrongly identified existing iTunes .dll files as infected with the Small.BOG Trojan virus. By placing the files in quarantine, AVG effectively disabled iTunes, preventing it from launching.
A search on the AVG North American site returns no useful information, though the Australian site has posted a technical bulletin that reads:
Saturday, 25th July 2009 – Unfortunately, a recent virus database update resulted in iTunes being detected as a Trojan by AVG security products. We can confirm that it was a false alarm. AVG immediately released a new virus database update (definition file 270.13.29/2260) that corrected this issue.
If you are having problems, please update your AVG and check your iTunes again.
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- Open the AVG user interface.
- Choose "Virus Vault" option from the "History" menu.
- Locate the iTunes file that was incorrectly removed and select it (one click).
- Click on the "Restore" button.
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The Cars
We talked about "Volt Contenders" back in March; one of these was the Think City, a less than Volt-sized EV that may be coming to production in the US in 2011. The Detroit News reviewed a pre-production version (around $30K in Europe, not cheap!) and found the car "almost adequate" for driving around the city: good interior space, OK acceleration, easy and quick recharging. The top speed was only 63 mph, however, and so accelerating onto a freeway was something akin to exercising a death wish. Passing? Passing what? But the car is good for the city and for short hops. Still not the "electric car for the masses… [which] no one has offered yet." Figure another two years at least for that.
Myers Motors has been around for a while. They are trying to make a splash with another pint-sized machine, this one a glorified motorcycle really, again for in-town use. The three-wheeled, two-passenger NMG2 will go on sale late in 2010, and the company is running a contest for a name (no maligna gasolina?). The car has a 60-mile range, will do 75 mph and costs less than $30K. I like it. The letter from Myers' president (on the website) makes the point that some 70 million people commute alone and drive less than 40 miles to work. That sounds like a reasonable niche market—if they can be convinced to ride in an enclosed three-wheeler.
At the other end of the madness scale is a concept from German firm E-Wolf called the E2, supposedly to evolve as a supercar in two years (544 hp, 2000 lbs, "to compete with the likes of Ferrari in the performance arena"). Well, guys, judging from the E1 which was shown at Frankfurt (150 hp, 1100 lbs, "can only accommodate drivers weighing up to 150-pounds"), you've got a ways to go.
More practical, maybe, is Volvo's move to put more plug-in hybrids on the streets and a fleet of test cars. The firm announced it would start selling plug-ins by 2012 and showed a V70 with two charging ports—one in front for home charging, the other at the rear for fast-charge (1.5-2.5 hours) stations.
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In order to get electric cars to a sizable market, you must have power companies that not only feed the grid but use the product. Otherwise, it's a Catch-22. The New York Times reports that
FPL Group, the company that includes Florida Power and Light, and Duke Energy, which serves 11 million people in the South and Midwest, together operate about 10,000 vehicles. And they said this week that by 2020 all new purchases of fleet vehicles will be plug-in hybrid or all-electric.
Clearly, that is putting one's money where one's mouth is. The ridiculous situation with ethanol is just the opposite: Farm-state senators (Ben Nelson, D-Neb., among them) are pushing to increase the amount of blended ethanol in gasoline to 15 percent, while the automakers are fighting it, citing the many cases where too much ethanol damages or disables engines.
It isn't bad enough that we use corn almost entirely for ethanol, which is terrible for all kinds of environmental, agricultural and economic reasons. The industry has been totally unwilling to commit to biofuels or cellulosic ethanol, and is now getting set to inhale some $787 million in federal money for biofuel research, which it would not do on its own. Instead of priming the biofuel pump, federal money is serving as a substitute for private capital and encouraging the farm states to continue their misguided policies. End of rant, for now.
Applause, however, for GM which announced last week that it was partnering with the Reva Electric Car Company of India to develop the market for electric vehicles in India. Well, why shouldn't they, you ask, with over a billion people as a market? RECC, we understand, has done work on infrastructure, biofuels and has test marketed electrics in many countries as well as India. Working on alternative propulsion strategies and fuels, GM has also reached out to world markets. It could be an ideal combination: Volts in Mumbai!
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Countdown! Only 136 days!/
Yes, there are only 136 days until Christmas. If you are like me, you have 136 projects you would like to complete before the holidays. 136 days may sound like a lot of days; I mean it is summer and we are just two-thirds of the way through the year.
Consider these thoughts, we have three major holidays leading up to Christmas; Labor Day, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. You know you are going to want new place-mats with matching napkins for Labor Day. Halloween…what can I say? Everything Halloween is fun and I want to sew it all; a quilt, basket liners, table runner, another quilt, pillows to match the quilt, a wall hanging. You get the idea, I enjoy sewing for Halloween! Thanksgiving the family is coming to your house, so you decided to re-do EVERYTHING; new curtains, seat cushions, another quilt, hot pads, apron, tablecloth with of course matching napkins!
Do you see where I am going with this? We might want to start thinking Christmas and the gifts we believe we are going to create and stitch. We want Joy, Joy, Joy, not stress.
Break down…
136 days, a project a day, great!!
19 weeks, a project a week, still really good
4.5 months, a few projects, for those near and dear…everyone else, cash/gift cards
Now reality…
Grab a pen and notepad - Jot down all of the people on your gift list.
Brainstorm what gifts you would like to create for each person or any items you would like to create just for fun.
Print calendar pages from now until December; fill-in the weeks with projects you would like to complete. Include when you plan to start the project and when you would like the project completed. Estimate the amount of time for each project; include gathering the project's supplies, either from your stash or shopping time.
Doing this now will give you a snapshot of what you need to do to see your gifts wrapped and under the tree before Christmas Eve!
It will also allow you to prioritize what projects are a must and maybe some that can wait until after the holidays.
Now you have an outline of how your goals can be achieved for this coming holiday season!


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The Killing of Louisa
To lose one husband may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose both looks like murder.
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- Category
- Fiction
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- Publish Date
- September 2018
In New South Wales in 1888, Louisa Collins was sentenced to hang after being tried multiple times for the alleged murders of her two husbands. The testimony of her young daughter helped to decide her fate. This clever and compelling novel recreates Louisa's time in her Darlinghurst prison cell as she reflects on her life and on the grief and loss that delivered her to this place. Despite difficult marriages, financial hardship and the deaths of several children, she remains resilient and determined to have her own identity. But as she faces her final days, will Louisa confess to her crimes? Or is an innocent woman about to be hanged?
Other titles you should consider ...
The Testaments
Margaret Atwood
The Institute
Stephen King
Nothing Ventured
Jeffrey Archer
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Alix E. Harrow
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border dies + twine??!?! GENIUS!!!!! wow! love, love, LOVE what you've done with these missus! <3ReplyDelete
Wonderful nautical themed cards. I love the pop of green on the second!ReplyDelete
what wonderful projects, Amy! LOVE your use of the dies and twine!ReplyDelete
Love these cards, Amy! Great work!ReplyDelete
awesome cards Amy.. love those fun dies..
Happy Monday
The dies really make your cards beautiful. The added touches of twine really add interest. Great cards.ReplyDelete
Such cute ideas. Thank youReplyDelete
Your cards as so beautiful!
Beth's Beauties
Very pretty cards
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Fun projects, Amy!!ReplyDelete
Great cards, Amy! Love the border dies!!ReplyDelete
Great nautical cards using these new dies and the twine.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous as always Amy.ReplyDelete
The dies are so intricate - would be fun to use on almost any card. Combining twine with the dies are exciting. Thanks for the opportunity to win them.
Love the projects!!!ReplyDelete
Very cool border dies!! Gotta finish hopping!!ReplyDelete
These dies are gorgeous and your cards are fantastic!ReplyDelete
I really love the new border dies and that peapod twine is awesome...my favorite color!ReplyDelete
Fabulous cards. Lacy borders are wonderful and the sentiments and twine go together so nicely. Thanks for sharing and enjoy our beautiful, sunny week in Seattle!
These are all so pretty love the blend of dies and twine :)ReplyDelete
Love these cards = beautiful! ooo I heart the die border too! sigh!hugs...xReplyDelete
Great cards! I am a big fan of the solid twines from The Twinery!
Thanks for sharing!
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Those are both so cute! love the simplicity of these buy yet so attractive.ReplyDelete
Fabulous cards! Love those intricate border dies, so pretty!ReplyDelete
Such pretty creations, Amy, and yummy products!ReplyDelete
Beautiful cards.ReplyDelete
Wow, these are so gorgeous, Amy! Your nautical designs are absolutely spectacular! I am SO loving everything you've done with this fun Authentique line!ReplyDelete
I love, love those dies, Amy, they add so much to your lovely cards!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous cards. I'm in love with that new top dog Alaina lace die and the Twinery twine is the perfect addition to your nautical themed cards.ReplyDelete
those are both beautiful cards... love the dies and that is avery pretty green :)ReplyDelete
Loving these girl! YOu rock the nautical like no one else. That first one there reminds me of the last seize the sketch and I love it!ReplyDelete
Oh wow! Those are beautiful cards you've made! I love the new dies too!!ReplyDelete
Your combinations are spectacular - what a fun use of the dies!ReplyDelete
Such fun projects!ReplyDelete
These borders are beautiful and so are your cards. Just lovely!ReplyDelete
Great projectsReplyDelete
Oh my! Your creativity + Top Dog dies + Twinery twine = recipe for awesome! Your cards are gorgeous! Hugs~cReplyDelete
Awesome cards and lovely dies :)ReplyDelete
These are so pretty! Love the trim and twine!ReplyDelete
Lovely cards Amy and your choices of colors are so fun!ReplyDelete
Pretty cards! LOVE the border dies! And always a great addition to use some of that fabulous twine!ReplyDelete
Nice cards. That lace border is very nice.
These are both just beautiful cards!ReplyDelete
Amy, they are gorgeous! I love how you use the lace borders. Just beautiful with a piece of twine :)ReplyDelete


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If Pandora Can Write Lil Wayne A $3 Million Check, Why Should They Pay Less? [Commentary]
Pandora founder Tim Westergren says they'll pay 2000 artists over $10,000 dollars each over the next 12 months with 800 making $50,000 or more. Top earners like Coldplay, Adele, Wiz Khalifa, Jason Aldean are getting $1 million check; and Drake and Lil Wayne's earning are "fast approaching" $3 million a year each. The disclosures come at a time when Pandora is lobbying hard to reduce streaming rates.
Those that want to vilify Pandora, often wrongly place it on the same category as non-demand music streamers Spotify. A much more accurate comparison is to an FM radio with an infinite dial. You can't hear a particular song when you're craving it, but you can probably find a station that fits your overall taste and mood.
There is also real evidence that Pandora drives legal download sales. According the NPD Music Acquisition Monitor study: "Overall music purchasing was down in the last year, while the average Pandora listener purchased 29% more music during the second quarter of 2012 compared with last year. Additionally, Pandora listeners' music acquisition came increasingly from legal purchases, while non-listeners showed a decline.
Consumer's have spoken. Pandora now accounts for just 6.5% of radio listening in the U.S. The music industry has two choices:
1) take Pandora's money until the well runs dry
2) work with them to help them grow.


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We are still over a month away from the 2016 edition of the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain, but companies are already busy preparing for the event. Sony has sent out invites to members of the media to attend their press event at the trade show, which will be held on Monday, Feb. 22. at 8:30 a.m. CET (2:30 a.m. Eastern time).
Aside from the invite, Sony did not offer any hints about what it will be showing off at the press event. There's a decent chance we might see a new flagship smartphone from the company, but it's definitely not guaranteed at this point. As always, we will be reporting first-hand from the Sony MWC 2016 press event, and indeed throughout the trade show, to get the latest Android device news.
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Reach More Customers with Livestreaming
If your company is looking for another way to reach potential and current customers, livestreaming is becoming the most current digital video trend.
Livestreaming allows small and local businesses to promote new products and services and give their followers bite-sized chunks of advice in real time to people nationally and internationally.
One specific target audience that is engaging with this new trend is Millennials, who are currently the largest living generation in America aging from 18 to 34 years. (You can read more about how your business can reach Millennials here.)
Periscope is one app we use to livestream. Periscope links with your Twitter account to allow users to stream videos in real time to their followers. We like to utilize Periscope at events when any of our Brilliant team members are speaking and also to share helpful business tips to our followers.
We found a great article by Small Business Trends that talks more in-depth about livestreaming benefits for businesses. You can read it here.
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