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The I-ZEN Stud Snow Tire was specifically developed for use in severe winter applications. Having received the Severe Snow Service approval, this pattern design excels in snow, ice and wet road conditions. Takes size 11 studs.
High density lateral sipes for snow and ice traction. Increased tread depth for high mileage and snow traction. Random 4-row stud holes on each shoulder to help reduce noise. Protected belt package to eliminate damage from studs. Improved casing durability using high tensile steel belts and nylon cap ply strip. Optimized bead design for better handling and durability.
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Amazing tires! I will never go without these for winter again
Size: 255/55R18
Vehicle: 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Sport Utility SRT8 with 1500 KM of Tire Wear
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I've used these through 1 winter so far. These are excellent snow tires for the price. Dry performance is as average as you can get for a winter tire, wet performance is very good. No hyrdoplaning in heavy rains. The snow performance is excellent. Excellent grip in the snow. Excellent stopping in the snow and excellent handling/cornering in the snow.
The noise levels are very very low for a winter tire. I would definitely by another set of these as they perform very well for the price.
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Confident, Experienced Driver
I just had these installed and i figured i would give a preliminary review before I get to use them in snow.
I've only put about 400kms and haven't had a chance to use them in the snow yet. However I will say that the over all dry performance is average for a snow tire. The tread depth is very deep, much more then any other snow tire i've ever purchased. I've driven them in some heavy rainfall and I will say they are very good in the rain. Absolutely no hydroplaning at all and no slippage.
Comfort wise they're not as soft as the oem Michelin Lattitudes but I'm not expecting them to be.
Handling is average at best. Turns and highway ramps at high speeds can be scary. there is significant sidewall roll. I rate the noise pretty high as I didn't notice a significant increase in tire noise but that could be because the Grand Cherokee does an amazing job at keeping road noise away from the cabin.
Size: 265/60R18
Vehicle: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo X Package with 400 KM of Tire Wear
made this review on 11/15/2012 and is a
Confident, Experienced Driver
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Flower Power
Heather Waits, Owner
Bloomtastic Florists
Flower Design 101: What's Your Personal Style?
When you call a professional florist, it sounds like they are talking a foreign language; high style, modern, tussie-mussie, roundy-moundy…what does that mean?!?!?! Use this guide to learn the different styles so you can order and even arrange your own flowers like a pro.
Basket Arrangement
Basket arrangements are traditional and casual, often even with a touch of country flair. Can be a low or tall arrangement, this style also makes for a nice centerpiece for the kitchen table.
Bud Vase Arrangement
Tall and thin, this arrangement is a great and inexpensive way to demonstrate your affection for someone, be it friendship or more. Simplistic in style, this arrangement can have just one flower or multiple.
Elegant and Sophisticated/Formal Arrangement
Grand and striking, this arrangement is tall and robust, flourishing with many flowers. Often used as a foyer centerpiece or for altar arrangements at a church.
Garden Style Arrangement
With their fresh picked from Grandma's garden feel, this more traditional style is well suited for any flower lover and perfect for any style home. Lots of flowers and lush greenery is used for this style.
This artistic display is modern and sophisticated and incorporates the negative space in the design as well as the flowers. Typical arrangement is tall with few flowers, but often unique and uncommon.
This style has a historical past of being carried by brides during the Victorian era and is one of the modern day's most popular styles. This compact gathering of flowers typically is not accompanied by any greenery and the stems are bound together. It can also be called a roundy-moundy design when styled more traditionally.
Low and compact, this arrangement has become the poster child for the 21st century flower arrangements. A tight gathering of flowers, usually without greenery, is placed into a low vase for a very clean and simple look.
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At Staten Island University Hospital, our physicians have earned a reputation
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The Division of Otolaryngology is committed to excellence in clinical care, research and resident education, and is a collaboration between Staten Island University Hospital and the New York Head and Neck Institute (NYHNI).
New York Head and Neck Institute (NYHNI) is a world-class center for the diagnosis and treatment of medical and surgical problems of the head and neck. NYHNI consists of nine centers, each focusing on a type of disorder or anatomical area of the head and neck. Each center offers medical therapy and the newest minimally invasive surgical techniques to cure the condition or improve our patients' lives. We use this minimally invasive approach whenever possible, which ensures a faster, more comfortable recovery for our patients.
We treat both adults and children for problems of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck.
Our physicians are all board ceritifed or board eligible, and strive to meet patient needs by offering flexible appointment scheduling, same-day emergency appointments, foreign-language interpreters and deaf services. In addition, the Division of Otolaryngology provides inpatient services and has ENT specialists on-call for emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Mojo Moxy Wonderland Bootie
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Head turning style begins at your feet. The retro feel of the Mojo Moxy Wonderland platform bootie will have you exploring the world as you never have before.
- Suede upper
- Center tassel and stitching accents
- Inside zipper
- 1¼" hidden platform, 5" block heel
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By: lawegirl
Location: Kansas City
January 15, 2013
Purple Reigns!
"OMG! what a fabulous shoe! My first bona fide platform and it is gorgeous! It is absolutely comfortable and oh so WONDERLAND! The color of this purple is quite rich, the tassels are just the ticket for MY Moxy and My Mojo...lol...I am truly a shoe Diva. The shoe is appropriately named. Mojo Moxy Wonderland Bootie I received compliments galore from ladies and gentlemen. The shoe commands attitude of the wearer, but a well put together outfit with confidence does the trick. Sassy and Sexy..... Be bold, be daring and go PURPLE!"
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Location: Washington dc
January 14, 2013
Love them!!
"These shoes are true in size, looks exactly like the picture, true in color. I height is amazing, I'm short so height is a must. They are very comfortable. They can be worn with a skirt or a pair on jeans."
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Location: Austin, TX
December 05, 2012
Purple Passion!
"I just received these and they are in a word HOT!! I am an 8 1/2 and that is what I ordered they are true to size. I wish I could keep them, unfortunately I cannot walk in them very well. They are high and have a sufficient platform at the toe but with the stand alone heel I am pretty sure I would fall off of them.The purple is georgous lush suede!. I am 5'4" and love super high plats but these are maybe for a taller girl! Luckily I ordered two other purple botties to try!"
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Keds Champion Sneaker - Womens
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The classic women's Champion low-top sneaker from Keds has been updated with a cool color contrast lining for a pop of color!
- Canvas upper
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Location: Bangor, ME
January 01, 2014
My go-to casual sneaker
"I LOVE Keds, and at the time, this was the best price I could find for a neutral color and that was the right size (8.5 US). They do run a bit long, but they aren't too large to wear comfortably after broken in. However, I bought these to replace the Keds I wore down after 3 years of (almost) constant wear. That being said, if you aren't sure if you need a larger size or not, you probably won't.After I ordered these, I was a little nervous that "olive green" would be an iffy color, the picture looks a very neutral, and less green. The picture is accurate though, the shoes are maybe even a little bit darker. They match with so much though, and I love them. Keds are so reliable, and for the price, it was perfect."
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October 10, 2013
Runs big
"Very comfortable and super cute! It runs big though. I ordered my go-to size and had to return for a half size down."
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Remember one of my first stories of hope — the one with the pillows? Well, that same kind woman sent me a hope quilt.
It is covered in encouragement. That's my wish for you this weekend, too.
May you wrap yourself in hope. May you be comforted by scripture and hugged tightly by those you love.
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Mat Dalton, archaeologist
Two weeks into excavations in the street (E13.12) outside house E13.4 at Amara West have helped answer some questions raised during last year's season, confirmed our thoughts about major building phases in this part of the town, and provided some tantalising new clues as to how life in this neighbourhood changed over time.
The six workmen in my team and I have so far removed around 60cm of deposits from the street, which we have exposed along a 14 metre stretch.
In some ways we are lucky to have a huge, late pit slicing through the street; this cut gives us a preview of the deposits we will remove, including their thickness and probable formation processes. This side-on view is particularly informative, showing us the street is composed of hundreds (if not thousands) of laminated wind-deposited lenses (very thin layers) of silt and sand.
These deposits built up over time as sand and silt eroded from houses over the street, people dumped sweepings from their houses outdoors, and sand blew in with the strong north-westerly winds from the Sahara desert.
The street deposits are packed with small potsherds, eroded by foot traffic and exposure to the elements. There are also the likely remnants of animal manure and waste from craft production, including small scattered spreads of red and white pigment around the door into house E13.4. The street functioned as something of an informal, small-scale rubbish dump.
On three wall corners within the street we have found evidence that large upstanding stones were put in place to stop street traffic from damaging the vulnerable mudbrick walls. On one corner in particular, the smooth and rounded damage seems to match up well with the shape and height of a donkey; it doesn't take much to imagine the narrow streets of Amara West bustling with human and animal traffic.
Underneath the softer, silty street deposits we have encountered a thick flat layer of hard building rubble, apparently dumped into the street at the same time as house E13.7 was levelled and filled with a very similar material to allow construction of later house E13.4. This new house required several new doorways from the resurfaced street. As this major re-arrangement of the neighbourhood occurred not only in one house, but also in adjacent public spaces (like the street), we must wonder what could have prompted such a major rebuilding exercise that would have clearly affected many people's everyday lives.
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By Parrish Alford/NEMS Daily Journal
Looking back
The Rebels split two games during the week, beating Texas A&M 82-73 with a well-rounded performance then falling flat in a 73-67 loss at struggling Mississippi State.
The loss basically ended the Rebels' quest for their first NCAA tournament at-large bid since 2002.
Looking ahead
In the final week of the regular season Ole Miss has a Tuesday home game against Alabama for "Senior Night." It's an 8 p.m., start at Tad Smith Coliseum.
The Rebels will end SEC regular season play the way they began it, on the road. They visit LSU in a Saturday afternoon game.
After winning their first three league games on the road, the Rebels havs lost five in a row away from home.
Who's hot
Murphy Holloway had 22 points and 19 rebounds against MSU. Holloway was 11 of 18 from the floor.
Who's not
Just about everyone else falls into the "Who's Not" category. Ole Miss only shot 33.8 percent at MSU.
Without Holloway, the Rebels hit just 14 of 56 field goal attempts to finish at 25 percent shooting. Marshall Henderson was 4 of 19 from the floor, 3 of 18 from 3-point range.
RPI watch
WarrenNolan.com has the Ole Miss RPI at 60 going into the Alabama game.
Alabama s 60th and LSU is 91st.
Bottom Line
An NCAA bid at 13-5 in the SEC wasn't guaranteed, but there was a very real chance. There is no more chance for an at-large bid at 12-6 with two of those losses being to sub-200 RPI teams.
If the Rebels play the last three as uninspired as they did at MSU, things could get ugly.
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President Obama heads west Wednesday, seeking to rally gun-control supporters and raise money for Democratic congressional candidates.
The first stop is Denver, where the president will visit a police academy and urge Americans "to join him in calling on Congress to pass common-sense measures to reduce gun violence," says the White House schedule.
Colorado legislators recently approved new gun-control measures, including expanded background checks, and Obama will discuss them with local law enforcement officials and community leaders.
After Denver, Obama heads to San Francisco and appearances at a pair of fundraisers for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Obama spends the night in the city by the bay; he has another Democratic fundraiser in California before returning to the White House on Thursday.


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Could Your "Healthy" New Diet Be Hurting You?
Many believe that Sedona, AZ, has a particularly healing energy, and in recent decades it has become a big draw for alternative medicinal professionals and wellness-seekers. Boasting views of the dramatic red mountains, this intimate, 87-room hotel is spread out over 11 acres on the banks of Oak Creek, where the slightly-cooler temperatures allow for lots of outdoor spaces, including creekside dining, an alfresco wine bar, and outdoor showers in many of the cottages. The spa also offers plenty of nature-backed experiences, from sunrise yoga classes to massages performed in open-air cabanas to the soundtrack of the bubbling creek. The signature, 90-minute Sedona Dreams treatment starts with a body scrub—scented with your choice of uplifting ginger-lime or restorative almond-orange—followed by a scalp ritual and body massage with coconut and argan oils that leaves the mind cleared and muscles relaxed.
While Portland has earned a reputation as a culinary and cocktails hotspot, the nearby Willamette Valley is making its name as a producer of award-winning wines. Drawing from this focus, and the Pacific Northwest's general dedication to enjoying and preserving nature, The Allison Inn & Spa is a sustainably-minded, 85-room resort spread out over 35 lush acres. With views of the peaceful Willamette Valley, the 12-room spa has an indoor pool; relaxation terraces, gardens and lounges; and a dedicated spa cuisine menu—and wine list—from the hotel's award-winning, farm-to-table Jory restaurant. Many of the services incorporate Northwestern ingredients like apples, berries, rosehip, and—of course—pinot grapes. The signature Divine Wine Facial includes cleansing with nourishing honey, a wine-infused mask, and the application of an antioxidant serum and grape-infused moisturizer—all topped off with a virgin mimosa.
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Utah Office of Tourism – Retreat – Board Meeting
This past weekend we hosted the Board of Directors and various staff members for the Utah Office of Tourism. Much of their time was spent in planning meetings, but they did get a little time to experience Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort. The UOT is headed by Vicki Varela and the board is chaired by… Read More


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A bumper 28 side collection by one of the most significant west coast R&B duos - Marvin & Johnny. Drawn from the Modern archives, Cherry Pie was compiled and mastered by Little Walter De Venne and has a full and informative sleeve note by Jim Dawson.The Marvin of the duo was Marvin Phillips, who had first scored in 1952 in a duo with Jesse Belvin. "Johnny" was a cover name for several different performers - the first was Carl Green and the steadiest in the role was Emory Perry On July 13th, 1954, Modern Records signed Marvin & Johnny away from Specialty, where they had cut earlier sides: at Modern they recorded their biggest and most lasting titles Tick Tock and Cherry Pie. The tangled identity of "Johnny" continued. On some Marvin & Johnny releases, the A-sides were by Marvin Phillips with Jesse Belvin, while the B-sides featured Emory Perry in Belvin's role. Included on this CD are a couple of numbers never released as singles - Vip Vop and Sweet Potato - as well as songs Phillips recorded in 1956 as Long Tall Marvin. The Marvin & Johnny legend continued on Aladdin, Jamie, Swingin' and other such labels, but the songs they made for Modern are among their finest.


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Cool blue hues in ornate settings accentuate any neckline! Designed with polished sterling silver and palladium with 18K yellow gold embraced™ accents, this necklace features a heart shaped pendant with a large oval carved 25 x 20mm milky blue aquamarine in a claw setting. One oval cut 6 x 4mm London blue topaz and three round cut 1.75mm sapphires, all in bead settings, accentuate the pendant.
Vendor Warranty: One year material and workmanship warranty from date of purchase.
Part of the Gems en Vogue Collection. Made in China. Comes with a romance card. Gemstones may vary in color or pattern. Please allow for these natural variations. Avoid using chemical jewelry cleaners. All weights pertaining to diamond weights are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.
Vermeil Plating:
Pronounced "vermay," vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Regular gold plating is less than 2.5 microns.
The "vermeil" technique of plating sterling silver with gold originated in France in the 1750s. It differs from "gold filled" or "gold plated" in terms of the thickness or thinness of the microns over sterling silver. "Gold filled" pieces have a much thicker layer, between 15 and 45 microns, which is mechanically bonded to the base metal with heat and pressure. Vermeil is a more expensive version of "gold plated". It does not wear off as quickly as gold plating does. However, over time, vermeil wears off and therefore will require re-plating.
Gold/Platinum Embraced Silver or Bronze:
Our platinum and gold embraced collections feature layers of platinum or gold over sterling silver or bronze for a lustrous, radiant finish everywhere you look and touch.
To care for your plated jewelry items:
Barrel Clasp: Used on most rope chains to make the chain more secure. The barrel clasp looks like part of the chain and twists to get a pendant on and off.
Lobster Claw Clasp: As a traditional clasp style found in bracelets and necklaces, the lobster claw is generally reserved for heavier styles that may need added strength. The closure's shape is more oblong, similar to a teardrop shape, and is controlled by a tip that opens and closes the spring in the clasp. This type is also considered a more expensive finding that can add to the overall value of the jewelry piece.
Magnetic Clasp: The popularity of the magnetic clasp has greatly increased in recent years. It is a quick and easy way to secure jewelry while not having to fuss with a tiny clasp, which can be difficult if you have long fingernails, arthritic hands or other mobility challenges. A magnetic clasp relies on a strong internal magnet that works to pull both ends of the clasp together. In most cases, a magnetic clasp is used for light to medium weight jewelry pieces that do not put excessive stress on the magnet.
S-Clasp: An S-shaped piece of metal that connects a chain by hooking metal rings on each end of the S-shape.
Slide Insert Clasp: This type of clasp is exactly as it sounds. With a box-like shape that is hollow on the inside, the wearer will slide the nearly-flat tab into the box until it clicks, indicating a secure closure. On some jewelry, a slide insert clasp will be accompanied by a side safety catch, which adds strength and security to the clasp. Although this type of clasp is found on both bracelets and necklaces, it is particularly popular on bracelet styles. These types of clasps are often reserved for more expensive jewelry.
Spring Ring Clasp: One of the most common closure types, the spring ring clasp is typically used for light to medium weight bracelets or necklaces. It is round in its design and features a small tip which controls the opening and closing of the spring. The circle then closes around another smaller loop or link at the other end of the strand.
Toggle Clasp: A toggle clasp is a narrow piece of metal, usually designed in the shape of a bar, which is then pushed through a circular ring to act as a fastener. Unlike the lobster claw or spring ring clasps, a toggle clasp is not controlled by a spring. The pretty design is less secure than other closure types, but is usually meant to be a big part of the design and is meant to "show". The clasp is an attractive way to secure a chunkier link bracelet or necklace.
Necklace Sizing
The length of a necklace or chain you buy depends upon a number of factors, including what you will be wearing with it and your neck size.
To measure your neck, wrap a soft, flexible tape measure around the base of your neck. This is the same measurement used for collar sizes in men's shirts. A good rule of thumb is to buy a necklace or chain a minimum of two sizes up from your neck measurement. Thus, a man with a 17" neck would want to skip the 18" size and get a 20" size to ensure a comfortable fit.
Appropriate women's necklace lengths are more dependent upon the style than neck measurement. Knowing your basic neck measurement, though, will help you decide what length will work best with your outfit and create the look you are after.
An ancient Persian legend states the Earth rests on a gigantic sapphire that gives its blue reflection to the sky. The most popular colors for sapphires range from light blue to a blue that appears black. Hence, the name was derived from the Latin form of the Greek word for blue, "sapphirus." These blue colors are caused by iron and titanium in the stone. Bright daylight makes most sapphires shine more vividly than the somewhat muted artificial light. So the most highly cherished color for blue sapphires is not the darkest blue, but a deep and satiated blue, which even in dim, artificial light remains to appear blue.
While sapphires are best known for being velvety blue, it was decided long ago to consider all gemstones of the mineral family corundum to be sapphires. Non-blue sapphires are termed "fancy" and can be nearly any color, including yellow, green, white, pink, orange, brown, purple and even black. Red corundum is the exception, however, and was given the special name of "ruby."
In lighter-colored sapphires, the shade of color is determined by how the stone is cut. A cutter must take special care with sapphires. Not only do they rank a 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, second only to diamonds in hardness, but they display a different coloring and satiation depending on the perspective. The cutter must align the orientation of the stone in such a way as to bring about the best possible display of color.
There are a great number of varieties of sapphire, many of which are quite rare and highly sought-after in the gemstone market. A rare orange-pink variety, known as padparadscha, can be even more valuable than blue sapphire. Given the poetic name meaning "lotus blossom," it features a delicate orange color with pink undertones
Another rare variety of sapphire is known as the color-changing sapphire. This stone exhibits different colors in different light. In natural light, color-changing sapphire is blue, but in artificial light, it is violet. This effect is the same phenomenon seen in alexandrite.
For experts and connoisseurs, the Kashmir-color is considered the most beautiful and valuable shade. It features a pure and intensive blue, which is enhanced by a fine, silky gloss. Its color does not change in artificial light, but remains intense with a deep, velvety sheen. Setting the standard for the color of top-quality sapphires, Kashmir sapphires were found in 1880 after an avalanche. They were intensely mined for only eight years until the source was depleted. The Burma-color is also considered especially valuable, ranging from rich royal blue to deep cornflower blue. Ceylon sapphires are prized as well for the luminosity and brilliance of their light to medium blue color.
There is a translucent variety of sapphire, called star sapphire, which displays a six-point star when cut into a smooth domed cabochon. The mineral rutile is embedded in an asterisk-shape within the stone, causing light to reflect in a phenomenon called "asterism." Six- or twelve-ray stars appear to magically glide across the surface of the stones as they are moved. Star sapphires and rubies are expensive rarities and should always display the stars exactly in the center of the gem. The star stone is said to be the home of each person's angel, who lives there in contentment with the sapphire's spirit.
White sapphires have become a very suitable diamond substitute. With their high light refraction and level of hardness, they provide a less expensive alternative that is still very capable of turning heads with a very convincing sparkle.
The oldest sapphire mines are situated in Ceylon, where gemstones were mined in ancient times. Most blue sapphires today come from Thailand or Australia, but sapphires from Kashmir and Myanmar are highly prized. A large sapphire occurrence stretches across several miles in Madagascar. There are also two large occurrences in Tanzania, where smaller, yet high-quality sapphires are found. The stone is also mined in many other parts of the world.
Sapphires are readily available in sizes of up to 2.00ct, but gems weighing 5.00-10.00ct are not unusual. The cushion-cut Logan Sapphire from Sri Lanka weighs an astounding 423.00ct and can be seen at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. There is also a 258.00ct stone set in the Russian crown, which is kept in the Diamond Fund in Moscow.
Because the gem has long symbolized sincere love and enduring faithfulness, blue sapphires are often given in engagement rings to express commitment and loyalty. Many women throughout the world decide on the blue stone for their engagement rings, as the gem also represents truth, friendship, harmony and consistency. Sapphire blue has become a color related to anything permanent and reliable, making it an ideal stone to symbolize the promise of marriage.
Often referred to as "Gem of the Heavens," sapphire also symbolizes a noble soul. It is September's birthstone and is traditionally given as 5th and 45th wedding anniversary gifts. Star sapphires are given for the 65th anniversary. The color sapphire-blue is known for representing clarity and competence. In fact, the first computer to ever declare victory over a chess grandmaster and world champion was named "Deep Blue."
Sapphires have been associated with magical powers throughout the ages. The Greeks identified white sapphires with Apollo and the oracles at Delphi used them to tap into the subconscious and super conscious. In the 13th century, it was said that when worn, sapphires cooled the inner heat of anger. Soldiers wore them to prevent capture by enemies and kings wore the gemstone to defend against harm and put themselves in divine favor. This supposed "divine favor" is why sapphires were often the gemstone of choice for high priests and royalty throughout history. In fact, the British Crown Jewels contain a number of notable sapphires.
During the Middle Ages, sapphires symbolized the tranquility of the heavens and wearing them was thought to bring peace, happiness and purity of the soul. Medieval priests and monks would wear sapphire jewelry believing it had the ability to quell wicked impulses and impure thoughts. The color blue became the symbol of the union between a priest and the heavens, so sapphires came to be adorned on the rings of bishops.
Today, sapphires are still believed to hold special powers. It can be considered an aid to psycho kinesis, telepathy and clairvoyance, while providing spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. White sapphires, like diamonds, are considered the guardians of love, enhancing it and ensuring fidelity in marriage. The most powerful type of the gem is said to be the star sapphire. They are believed to protect against negative energy and have a calming effect that allows the mind to experience tranquility, joy and clear thinking.
A symbol of strength and intelligence, topaz derives its name from Topazios, an island in the Red Sea that is known today as Zabargad. The Greek word "topazios" means "to seek," since the island was covered with a thick fog and difficult to find. Gemstones found on the island were called topaz, although the stones were eventually found to actually be peridot. The real gem of topaz is found throughout the world, with different occurrences producing specific colors.
Brown, yellow, orange and red topaz are found in Brazil, Sri Lanka and Siberia. Most brownish topaz is heated to produce a permanent and glamorous pink color. Following the discovery of pink topaz in Russia during the 19th century, Imperial topaz was found. Featuring a sherry red, deep pink or reddish-orange color, the gem was so coveted that its ownership was restricted to the Czar, his family and those who received it as a royal gift. Today, Imperial shades are the most rare and, therefore, the most valuable.
Blue topaz is rarely found in nature and is most often created through a combination of heat treatment and irradiation. It is found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and China. Topaz is often colorless, too, and can be found in the United States, Mexico, Russia and Pakistan. In 1998, a new type of enhanced topaz made its appearance with a greenish-blue or emerald green color. All colors of topaz rank an 8.0 on the Mohs Scale of hardness.
Yellow topaz is November's birthstone and blue topaz is December's birthstone. Blue topaz is also the traditional gift for 4th and 19th wedding anniversaries, while Imperial topaz is celebrated as a 23rd anniversary gift. Perhaps the most famous topaz is a large, colorless stone known as the Braganza. It was discovered in Brazil in 1740 and was originally thought to be a priceless diamond. Today, the giant 1,680.00ct stone is set in the Portuguese Crown.
The mystery and allure of topaz goes back thousands of years. To the ancients, it was a symbol of love and affection and was thought to ward off sudden death. The Romans associated topaz with Jupiter, the god of the sun. The Greeks called it the Stone of Strength, believing it had the power to increase strength and make its wearer invisible in times of emergency. The Egyptians said the gem was colored with the golden glow of the sun god, Ra, making topaz a powerful amulet that protected its wearer against harm.
Topaz' mystical curative powers were believed to wax and wane with the phases of the moon. The gem was said to change color in the presence of poisoned food or drink and falcons were carved on the stones to help earn the goodwill of kings and magnates.
Today, topaz is said to be the gem that has the widest range of curative powers. It is believed to dispel enchantment and protect against negative emotions such as anger, fear, greed and envy. Its properties are supposedly enhanced when the gem is mounted in gold. Because of this association with gold, topaz is used to bring or enhance the wearer's money-gathering abilities and has long been used in money and wealth rituals.
Wearing topaz is said to improve and deepen relationships, promote patience, ensure fidelity and enhance the ability to love. The gem is also believed to bring friendship, intelligence, long life, beauty and a pleasant disposition.
Aquamarine's name was derived from the Latin terms "aqua" meaning water and "mare" for sea. According to legend, aquamarine was the treasure of mermaids and held the power to keep sailors safe at sea. Sailors carried it to stay in the good graces of Poseidon and ward off seasickness. Other folklore says that aquamarine was the stone of the sea-goddesses and sirens. Sea goddesses were said to cleanse the stone in the ocean water at night by the light of the full moon. Beads of aquamarine are even found in ancient Egyptian mummy tombs, used as a tribute to the gods of the netherworld for safe passage.
From the lightest sky-blue to the deepest sea blue, aquamarines are found in an exceptionally beautiful spectrum of blue hues. With its clear brilliance, deeper colors are unusual in smaller sizes since it generally takes a larger stone to hold a darker shade. The most prized aquamarines are those displaying a deep, intense, pure blue with no green tints. These are more rare and therefore more valuable. Unlike its emerald sister, aquamarine is known for being relatively free of inclusions with evenly distributed color. It retains excellent clarity, which is why aquamarines are frequently cut with large step facets to show off their flawless surfaces, immaculate transparency and high brilliance.
The different shades of aquamarine are distinguished by their names. "Santa Maria" is the name for the rare, intensely deep blue aquamarines found in the Santa Maria de Itabira Mine in Brazil. Similar colors are found in some of the sparse aquamarine gemstone mines in Africa, especially in Mozambique. In order to better distinguish them, these aquamarines are denoted as "Santa Maria Africana." Not quite as deeply blue are "Espirito Santo" aquamarines from the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo. Another beautiful color has been named in honor of a Brazilian beauty queen from 1954, and has become famous as "Martha Rocha."
Aquamarine is thought to possess a number of mystical properties , with powers that allegedly develop best if the stone is immersed in sun-drenched water. It is a stone of peace, joy and happiness, especially in the renewing of relationships. Its pale blue color arises sympathy, trust and harmony, all feelings that soothe and calm emotional fires or problems. The gem is said to re-awaken love in married couples or spark new friendships. In fact, carrying an aquamarine is supposed to guarantee a happy marriage and to make its owner happy. As a necklace, it is the most magically ideal gift for a groom to give his bride on the day of their nuptials.
In ancient times, aquamarine was thought to be capable of preserving youth and health. In magic today, this beautiful stone is worn or carried to enhance the utilization of psychic powers. Aquamarine can be worn as a magic charm to ensure good health, to halt fear and to strengthen courage. Because it is a cleansing and purification stone, it can be worn or rubbed on the body as a part of a purification ritual. Aquamarine can also be worn or carried as a protective amulet while sailing or flying over water. Fishermen, sailors and pilots have long made it their special amulet against danger. Other modern beliefs suggest the Santa Maria aquamarine makes the heart beat faster.
Now and then, sensationally large crystals are found. The largest known aquamarine is a 243-pound stone found in Brazil in 1920. It was cut into many smaller stones, and a 13-pound uncut piece resides in the American Museum of Natural History. Another noted aquamarine is an 879.50ct step-cut flawless sea green stone that is on display in the British Museum of Natural History. Aquamarine is found in many exotic places around the world, including Afghanistan, Angola, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Russia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Most of the gemstones available in the market today, however, come from Brazil.
Many modern designers have named aquamarine as their favorite stone, as its light color allows for a special creative freedom to bring out the character and brilliance of each stone. Gemstone artists get their inspiration for new cuts more often from aquamarines than from any other stone. These creative designer cuts have no doubt contributed to its high popularity. Aquamarine is the March birthstone and has become the traditional gift for 16 th and 19 th anniversary gifts. With an 8.0 ranking on the Mohs Scale , the stone is very durable and can stand up to everyday wear. It is the symbol for youth, hope, health and fidelity.
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Canada finishes sixth at men's Pan Am CupSANTO DOMINGO (July 14, 2012) - Canada placed sixth at the Pan Am Cup men's volleyball tournament falling 25-17, 22-25, 25-22, 18-25, 15-13 to Mexico on Saturday in the fifth place match. Canada's overall record at the tournament was two wins and three losses.
Dane Pischke of Winnipeg led all scorers in the two hour match with 27 points while Steven Marshall of Abbotsford, B.C., added 15.
Canada's head coach Larry McKay said: "our reception was very poor and Mexico's serve was very good which caused problems for us. But the sets we won were well deserved with few errors. Our rivals played better but my team battled until the end."
Canada was represented by its national B team at the annual tournament.
Canadian team for the Pan American Cup men's volleyball tournament July 9-14 in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic (name, school or club, hometown)
Lucas Van Berkel, Trinity Western University, Edmonton
Ciaran McGovern, National Training Centre, Grande Prairie
Jay Blankeneau, University of Calgary, Calgary
Blair Bann, National Training Centre, Edmonton
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Sander Ratsep, National Training Centre, London
Reid Halpeny, National Training Centre, Grand Bend
Chris Hoag, University of Calgary, Sherbrooke
Braden McLean, University of Saskatchewan, Birch Hills
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Assistant coach: Stephen Michael Leknois assistant-coach
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A fundraising golf tournament was held on Saturday at the Millsite Golf Course in Ferron to raise funds for Clint Conover's family. Conover was killed in an avalanche in Huntington Canyon.
The event was well attended and had several sponsors. There were several raffle prizes available to buy tickets for including a Lasik eye surgery, laptop computer, restaurant gift certificates, garden supplies, gift baskets and numerous items.
Each golfer received a ball with Clint's name on it for participating. Many of Clint's friends from Joy Manufacturing were there and Joy sponsored many teams and gave away prizes for the raffle.
Clint's wife Megan told everyone how appreciative she was of everyone coming together for the golf tournament. "Clint loved golfing and he loved all of you. I'm glad all of you liked him. It's really hard to go on without him."
Megan again thanked everyone for their support that has helped her and her children get through a difficult time.
The golfers were fed a dinner after their 18 holes on a windy and cold day. The team coming in first was from Johansen and Tuttle Engineering.
The golf tournament and also an account set-up at Zion's Bank has generated more than $11,000 for the Conover family.
Fundraising efforts will continue with Conoco who is going to donate an AR for a raffle and tickets will be on sale soon for that gun so watch for them as the community rallies around this family in their time of need.
Conover passed away on Feb. 9 and left behind his wife Megan, and children; Colaine, Olivia, Joninka, Clancy and Jess.


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Most of my early work compared signed and spoken language acquisition. More recently I have been looking at the existence of SLI in signing children. This research is starting
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ELMO-Morris "Gordon" Nielsen, age 61, passed away at his home in Elmo, Utah on July 21, 2012. He was born on Dec. 23, 1950 in Price, Utah to Morris J and Helen Maye Swasey Nielsen. He married Paula J Fausett on Dec. 26, 1970 in Redmond, Utah.
In 1969 he enlisted in the Army where he served for three years. During that time 19 months was served in the Armored Cavalry division in Vietnam. He received several medals including: Service with four bronze stars, Army commendation with "V" device along with many more. After returning from the service he was a heavy equipment operator and worked at Wattis and Willow Creek mines for 25 years.
He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved to spend time on his horse on the desert, and on his 4-wheeler in the mountains. Gordon was an avid hunter which he shared many hunting and camping memories with not only his children but his grandchildren. Above all else his family was his prized possession.
Although he has gone home he will remain with us in our hearts. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survived by his wife Paula Nielsen, of Elmo, daughter, Nadine (Jake) Wilson of Colorado, grandchildren: Brayden Wilson, Jace Nielsen, Aleksus Wilson and Haylee Nielsen, siblings: Ralyn (Denny) Carter, of Millercreek, and Wayde (Tracy) Nielsen, of Lawrence, special friends: Terry (Sandra) Crain, of St. Anthony, Idaho, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his son, Cory Gordon Nielsen, parents: Morris and Helen Maye Nielsen, sisters: Toni Lyndsey and Kathy Birch, brothers-in-law: Robert Lyndsey and Gary Birch.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Elmo Town Cemetery. Services are in care of Fausett Mortuary. Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories of Gordon at www.fausettmortuary.com.


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She scans the pages of a book about wildlife, searching for an animal to research and draw.
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"Maybe this one. Or this one," Ravid said.
She begins reading. "Everglade rat snakes are often found near water. They are very good swimmers. ..."
Tilly Pfeiffer, an instructional assistant at Pleasant Ridge Montessori School, explains what an impact Ravid Sulam, 8, a burn suvivor, has had on her heart, and the respect she has gained from her peers. The Cincinnati Enquirer
It is an ordinary moment in a typical day in the life of Ravid. It is also a glimpse at the extraordinary progress she has made since suffering burns over 90% of her body.
It happened in her native Israel in the summer of 2007, when Ravid (pronounced Rah-VEED) was 2. Her father had trouble lighting a barbecue. He added a combustible fluid, and there was an explosion.
Ayelet Sulam, 43, didn't know whether her daughter would survive, let alone walk, dress herself or go to school. Ravid spent a year in an Israeli hospital. Then, thanks to the fundraising efforts of friends, she and her family were able to travel to the pediatric burn center at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Cincinnati.
Ravid was heavily bandaged when she arrived. Her body had been pulled into a fetal position by burn scars. She couldn't move her chin off her chest. She needed a tracheostomy to breathe. She couldn't walk or use her hands, which were missing fingers and encased in scar tissue.
That was more than two dozen surgeries ago. Now, Ravid's unique hand print -- along with those of other students -- is displayed on a wall in teacher Beth Lyons' classroom. The children inked their palms, pressed them to paper and completed the sentence: "I use my hands to ..."
Ravid wrote: "Write and hold books and pet puppy."
Instructional assistant Tilly Pfeiffer sees not only the progress Ravid has made using her hands -- the other day, she caught a football thrown by the gym teacher -- but also the strides she has made academically and socially.
"Ravid is the most amazing person I've ever met," said Pfeiffer. "She wants to read all the time. I just love to work with her. It's been the biggest honor of my life. She's the hardest worker. She's so bright."
Although shy, she enjoys helping other children, Pfeiffer said.
Staff from Shriners have visited the school to explain burn injuries and answer questions from students and staff.
Still, "The kids are very curious all the time about what happened and would like to know more," Pfeiffer said. "But they also really see her as another kid. They treat her like that."
She added: "I think this has been an incredible place for her. Somebody said the other day that she has really blossomed here.
"I'm very sad to see her go."
A future filled with uncertainty
Boxes are ready to be packed in the apartment that Ravid shares with her mother, sister and brother. Allie, 17, is a senior and Adir, 13, is an eighth-grader. Once the school year ends, the family will return to Israel.
"We're really sad to leave," Ayelet Sulam says. "I don't know what the future will be. I'm worried."
Donations have covered the family's living expenses the past four and one-half years, but they have run out. Sulam, who was an electronic technician in Israel, cannot work in the U.S. because she is here on a visitor's visa. Ravid's father left Cincinnati after three months and is not part of the children's lives, Sulam said. The couple divorced in 2010.
"Cincinnatians have been generous, but we can't go to the same people again," says a family friend, Shirley Mills of Evendale, Ohio, who served as their interpreter until they learned English.
Moving back to Israel complicates matters.
Ravid has needed multiple surgeries, most recently in December, to keep pace with her growth. "As children grow, their scars get tight," said Dr. Kevin P. Yakuboff, chief of plastic surgery at Shriners. He has been involved in most of Ravid's reconstructive surgeries.
He expects she will need another surgery in a year or two. And additional surgeries after that.
Shriners will provide free medical treatment until she is 21, when it's likely she will no longer be growing. It will be up to the family, though, to find a way back here.
Sulam also worries whether she will find a school for Ravid as supportive as Pleasant Ridge Montessori. And Allie, who was accepted to the University of Cincinnati's chemical engineering program, now must make other plans. She will be required to serve two years in the Israeli army once she turns 18.
In addition, Sulam worries where the money will come from to pay for their flight back to Israel and to start a new life. They will have no apartment, no furniture. She has family there, but says they can't help financially.
"Ravid is going to do something wonderful with her life. She's going to be able to help a lot of people," Pfeiffer said.
"She never gives up."


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By Ginna Parsons/NEMS Daily Journal
BOONEVILLE – Get on Mike Timbes' good side and you might find yourself the recipient of a loaf of fresh sourdough bread.
Timbes, 61, makes two loaves every Saturday to give away.
"I've got two batches of starter in the fridge that I feed every week," Timbes said. "I hate to waste it and I'm sure not going to throw it away. So I make bread and take it to people."
The Booneville man, who works as the dietary manager for Longwood Community Living Center, got his love of cooking from his mom.
"My mother was a wonderful cook," he said. "She was kind of like that show 'Chopped.' You just put something in front of her and she could make something with it.
"I watched her cook when I was young. But the first time I made corn on my own, you couldn't eat it. I didn't put any seasoning in it and I cooked it and cooked it and cooked it until you couldn't cook it anymore. Daddy ate it to make me feel better, but I threw the rest of it out."
Timbes' culinary skills have improved greatly since then. In fact, in 1999 he made his own family cookbook. He and his wife of 38 years, Jimmie, have two children and one grandchild on the way.
"For eight years – 1980 to 1988 – I had the Belmont Restaurant and Steakhouse," he said. "We made homemade rolls every day and homemade coconut and chocolate pies. Friday was always chicken and dressing day."
A lot of what Timbes cooks today comes from his garden, where he grows 30 different vegetables, including corn, beans, okra, peas, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, shallots, garlic and peppers.
"On the weekends is when I work in the garden," he said. "On Fridays when I get off work, I come home and I don't even go in the house. I just go straight to the garden and start working."
For his birthday, he received canning jars as gifts, and he's hoping for more of the same for Father's Day.
"There's just something about a garden," he said. "One day I was standing out in the garden with a cup of coffee and my wife came up and asked me what I was doing and I said, 'Watching my garden grow.' And I was. It was a real still day and every now and then, if you were watching close, you'd hear a little 'shoo-shoo-shoo' and see a little movement from a plant. It was fascinating."
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This question came up at standup. I've put some thought into it, so I thought I'd throw it out for discussion and see what other people think.
At Pivotal, we use svn:externals and the Third-Party Branch Pattern (from the SCM Patterns Book) to manage easy, reliable cross-project updates of common plugins which live elsewhere (rubyforge, etc), without having to manually update in every project or be at the mercy of the RubyForge svn repo going down or being slow. When everything was on SVN, this worked well; we had some rake tasks which made it easy to update the branch from the latest trunk version in the external vendor repository. However, with more stuff like Desert is moving to GitHub.
One option is to just check the entire Git repo into subversion. This is labor-intensive, though. It also loses some of the benefits of the Third-Party branch pattern, such being able to easily preserve local patches while still pulling in changes from a new vendor version. We could probably update our Rake tasks to handle Git as well as SVN.
Another option is to switch all our projects to Git, but we aren't quite ready for that across the board.
Plus, this is a problem even if you move your parent project to Git. For example, there is no easy Git equivalent to having a svn:external which automatically updates to the latest version of an external repository, which is a useful approach for Continuous Integration or automatically pulling the latest Edge Rails into your project on every update.
Here's some links from people working on related issues, but please comment if you have any ideas or something that works well for you:


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World Press Photo 2012: Speech on the occasion of the opening of the World Press Photo Exhibition
Speech by Ambassador Schaper on the occasion of the opening of the World Press Photo Exhibition 2012 on 15 August
Dear colleagues, distinguished guests,
It is with great honor and pleasure that I stand here before you today.
For many years now, the Netherlands has been a proud sponsor of the World Press Photo exhibition here at the United Nations in New York.
We have always been a strong supporter of this event, convinced of the inspirational role of photojournalism, and the importance of freedom of expression, of which the exhibition is in our view symbol.
The exhibition has traditionally been held during the quiet summer. But unlike the past years, it seems that quiet summers no longer exist today.
I recall standing here – at the very same place – last year, when the Arab spring was in full swing.
This summer, there are the horrible images from Syria, which so drastically contrast with the beautiful images we got to see from the Olympic Games.
Ladies and gentlemen,
The photos exhibited here today, are not just beautiful art; this exposition also serves a higher aim.
These photos not only reveal the truth; they also communicate that truth beyond borders, because their language is universal. They make us – citizens and politicians alike - see the world, rather than just look at it.
Images not only say more than a thousand words, they also fulfill an essential function within democratic society. They confront us with realities,, which deserve our full concern and attention, and force us to consider how to deal with them.
At this opening of the World Press Photo we want also to draw attention to the people who make these pictures, and who write about what they witness under the harsh conditions they work in.
It is intolerable, that so many journalists are killed, threatened, harassed, arrested and detained each year. According to the International News Safety Institute, this year alone, already 78 journalists and media staff were killed worldwide; and it is alarming to note that the annual number of casualties is rising. The death of Marie Colvin and colleagues is a tragic example.
This worrying trend also stood central in today's panel discussion, which preceded this official opening.
(NB: hier ruimte om eventueel punten uit de panel discussie aan te halen)
Ladies and gentlemen,
Acts of violence against journalists are unacceptable. These acts have the sole, and illegitimate purpose, of silencing the voices of society's messengers; and through that, the voices and the choices of the people.
Journalists, especially those operating in war zones, and areas of conflict and natural disaster, have often demonstrated great courage.
UN Security Council Resolution 1738 of 2006, which condemns international attacks against journalists, media professionals and associated personnel during armed conflict, has sent a strong message for their protection.
Today I would like to reiterate that message. Journalists deserve full protection. Not only in wording, but also in practice.
States have a double responsibility in this respect. On the one hand they have to maintain a safe environment, in which journalists can operate freely. On the other hand, they bear the duty to investigate and prosecute those responsible for planning and perpetrating violent acts against journalists.
Dear colleagues, distinguished guests,
I wish to thank World Press Photo for the organization of yet another wonderful exhibition. We will continue to support your work and the mission to which you are so strongly committed.
Thank you.


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J-1 Visas and Visa Waviers (W/T)
J-1 and W/T visas are also available to eligible applicants who want to pursue their educational or career goals in the U.S.
The Exchange Visitor/Scholar Visa (J-1) allows you to travel to the United States to study or teach in an American university as part of an international cultural exchange program. You can also come to the U.S. on a J-1 to perform work as an 'au pair'. You should not apply for the J-1 if you would like to become a full-time student in an American college or English language school. However, you are permitted to take any of our part-time or full-time programs as you continue to maintain your J-1 visa status, as that is your primary responsibility.
It is possible to change your J-1 visa status to an F-1 (student) visa in the U.S. However, there are some restrictions. If you would like more information about changing visa status, we recommend that you come to speak with the IELI International Student Advisor. You can also email your questions to firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Visa Waiver Program (W/T) allows you to travel to the United States without a visa for a short period of time. Your visit may be for pleasure or to conduct business. During your short visit to the U.S., you may use some of your free time to practice English by taking a part-time course at the IELI if it does not interfere with your other activities.
It is not possible to extend or change your W/T in the U.S. The maximum time you are allowed to remain in the country with a W/T is 90 days. If you have additional questions about the W/T, you can email email@example.com.


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Yes, it's to solve a particular problem. And yes, this is a rough draft of an explanation of how it works. I've not even really solidified the vocabulary yet, but I have this module, EventBus, which couches a large, abstract, interactive (both with the user and the system), multicomponent application in terms of a bus, inputs, behaviours, and events.
- Time is continuous and infinite.
- An event is a static, discrete item associated with a particular time.
- The bus is the discrete view of event in time at an instant.
- A widget is an IO action that assigns events to a particular time based only upon sampling the outside world (other events and behaviours are irrelevant to it). e.g. a Gtk Button is a widget, a readable network socket is an widget, the mouse is an widget, the keyboard is an widget, a multitouch gesture engine is a widget.
- A behaviour is a continuous item — it exists for the entire program and for all times — which maps events on the bus to other events on the bus. It is an IO action as well — where widgets only sample the outside world and are in a sense read only, behaviours encapsulate reading and writing.
In a sense a behaviour is an application by itself. Examples of behaviours are: writing a file (the file itself is an Event), opening and reading a file, rendering data to the screen, and so on. Behaviours also encompass more mundane tasks: translating mouse button up and down events that are close together in time to click, double click, and triple click events. Behaviours are composable and with the presence of a passthrough behaviour form a monoid. An application is a composition of 1 or more behaviours and a "running" application are those behaviours applied to a sample of time (as we have defined it earlier) and the real world.
Behaviours are attached to the bus. They are composed by relating their sample of time, their bus, to the sample that other behaviours receive. Thus we define three combinators that relate events: behind, infront, and beside (given by operators (<~<, >~>, and |~| respectively)
If behaviour A is "behind" behaviour B, then behaviour A will see the time on the bus right after behaviour B. Behaviour B's filtering of events happens before behaviour A's sample of time.
If behaviour A is "in front of" behaviour B, then behaviour A will see the time on the bus right before behaviour B. Behaviour A's filtering will happen before behavour B's sample of time.
If behaviour A is "beside" behaviour B, then their order is undefined, and they may filter the bus concurrently. This leads to a well defined merge of the two filtered buses as defined in the famous paper that inspired Unix diff(1).
So what's the type of behaviour?
type Behaviour a = Bus a -> Future [Diff a] data Diff a = Insertion (Event a) | Deletion (Event a)
Future encapsulates the notion that the behaviour doesn't define where in time the events it introduces are, only that they exist in some time after the time the Behaviour samples. Diffs encode the notion that time after the Behaviour's sample can be described by insertions or deletions of events that exist in time before the Behaviour's sample.
Now let's enumerate what exists in an event.
data Event a = Event { name :: String -- a name that is unique within the group of events , group :: String -- together with name and src, part of the fully qualified name of the event. , src :: String -- the source of the event , eventdata :: [EData a] -- the data associated with the event , timespan :: TimeSpan -- how long after the event appears on the bus , time :: UTCTime } -- the time that the event appeared on the bus data TimeSpan = Persistent | Time DiffTime | Iterations Int data EData a = EString String | EChar Char | EStringL [String] | EInt Int | EIntL [Int] | EDouble Double | EDoubleL [Double] | EOther a
The various names give the behaviours various ways of sampling events on the bus. The event data defines some basic types and allows for a user defined type as well, and the data itself is a collection (I chose a list, but in fact the ordering doesn't have to be defined). The timespan defines the width on the timeline that the event is visible from its start. Some events are persistent until deletion. Some events, like mouse clicks, can be defined using Iteration so that they disappear after it's clear no behaviour will consume them. Other events exist for some discrete time over the continuous time stream.
Here's a diagram of how the system works as a whole:
If people don't recoil in terror over this post, I might even release it to the wild. So far I've incorporated a behaviour that encapsulates the Gtk mouse/keyboard event gamut and one that handles Renci's own multitouch library, and I plan to integrate it with other things as I continue developing the Big Board application. It should be relatively straightforward, even to write a function that generically wraps any simple Gtk Widget and several of the more complex ones into the bus. Then other things like network collections, web service clients, and the like could become behaviours as well.
Anyway, let me know what you think…


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The FMLA, enacted in 1993, entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. Employees are, for example, entitled to take FMLA leave to care for a spouse who has a serious health condition. Millions of workers and their families have benefited since the FMLA's provisions became effective and even more American families would be made secure as a result of the proposed rule.
"The basic promise of the FMLA is that no one should have to choose between succeeding at work and being a loving family caregiver," said Secretary Perez. "Under the proposed revisions, the FMLA will be applied to all families equally, enabling individuals in same-sex marriages to fully exercise their rights and fulfill their responsibilities to their families."
The proposed rule would change the FMLA regulatory definition of "spouse" so that an eligible employee in a legal same-sex marriage will be able to take FMLA leave for his or her spouse or family member regardless of the state in which the employee resides. Currently, the regulatory definition of "spouse" only applies to same-sex spouses who reside in a state that recognizes same-sex marriage. Under the proposed rule, eligibility for FMLA protections would be based on the law of the place where the marriage was entered into, allowing all legally married couples, whether opposite-sex or same-sex, to have consistent federal family leave rights regardless whether the state in which they currently reside recognizes such marriages.
Following the Windsor decision, noting that it was "a victory … for families that, at long last, will get the respect and protection they deserve," President Obama directed the Attorney General to work with the Cabinet to review federal statutes to ensure the decision, including its implications for federal benefits and obligations, is implemented.
For additional information on the FMLA, including information and fact sheets on the proposed revisions, visit http://www.dol.gov/whd/fmla/nprm-spouse. The department encourages all interested parties to view the proposed rule and submit comments at http://www.regulations.gov. The regulation identification number is 1235-AA09. Comments must be received within 45 days following publication in the Federal Register.


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CRN Applications and OS News
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Microsoft Explains What 'Windows As A Service' Will Mean For Business Customers When Windows 10 LaunchesMicrosoft teased attendees at its recent Windows 10 event by using the term "Windows as a service," and now it's providing a little more insight into what it actually means by that.
NetSuite Annual Revenue Crosses The Half-Billion-Dollar ThresholdCEO credits the cloud application vendor's channel partners with helping to fuel growth.
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