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Transcoders – the technology we love to hate that will never go away
July 27, 2016, by ronan
Many years ago I remember a Google product manager saying that his product, the Google mobile transcoder, was the one product that everyone wished would go away... Read More
Bluetooth beacons beckon bold builders
October 28, 2015, by ronan
Bluetooth beacons have always been an alluring prospect for developers. Small, cheap and with a long battery life, they brim with potential save for one fatal flaw: they generally require users to have an app installed on their device to be noticed. Without a beacon-aware app, their presence generally goes unnoticed entirely... Read More
Faulty redirects, Google, and you
June 5, 2014, by Ruadhán O'Donoghue
Google has, for some time now, recommended various guidelines that should be observed when redirecting visitors from a desktop site to a mobile site. One such recommendation is that visitors who request a specific page on the desktop site should be redirected to the corresponding page on the mobile site, and should not be redirected to the homepage of the mobile site... Read More
RWD: Responsible Web Design and how websites cope with compromised connectivity
April 4, 2014, by Martin Clancy
Like most people, I use the internet a lot in the evenings when I have some downtime. Although I live in the centre of European capital city (Dublin) which ought to be fairly weIl served with cell tower coverage, I also happen to live in an old house with 12 inch thick poured concrete walls. Getting good a connection for voice calls has never been guaranteed, so I wanted to check how well some major brand's web presences would fare under my particular set of circumstances on a mobile network connection... Read More
The most common mistakes in smartphone sites according to Google
April 17, 2013, by Staff
Google are paying ever more attention to the mobile market and so, developers pay attention when the Big G is making recommendations. Google recently published a [url=https://developers.google.com/webmasters/smartphone-sites/common-mistakes]document[/url] on the main mistakes people make when working on mobile websites for smartphones. If you look through the list you can definitely recognize a cornerstone of Google's approach: [b]focus on the end user[/b]. Or put another way, "adopt the approach you want but be aware of your audience"... Read More


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The Zagat Review
Folks with "big appetites" like this New Orleans–style soul food joint in the Tenderloin, citing "exceptional" dishes like its "divine" shrimp and grits and "out-of-this-world" beignets; "cheap" tabs and a no-reservation rule make for "long waits" ("get there before the crowds!"), but fans insist it's so "worth it."
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Head next door to Libby Jane Cafe for take-out biscuits and other Brenda's specialties, or try Brenda's new restaurant, Brenda's Meat & Three, on Divisadero.
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San Francisco, California 94102
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The Einhell Share
The German stock index stride up and down with a peak in April of 12,390 points and a bottom in September of 9,325 points. Considering the development of the whole year 2015 the DAX closed with a profit increase of nearly 10%, which is equivalent to a year-end-closing rate of 10,743 points. The MDAX even reached a profit increase of nearly 23%. On a value basis the MDAX increased by 3,840 points, from 16,935 points at the beginning of the year to 20,775 points at the end of 2015.
At the beginning of 2015, the German stock market continued to benefit from low interest rates and extensive bond purchases by the EBC which were announced in January. Due to the enormous monetary expansion the euro exchange rate declined, which had a positive effect on the German strong export economy.
During the summer month, the Euro recovered slightly against the USD. This resulted from the FEDs further delaying of the long time expected increase of the key prime rate. However, the major rejection came from the Chinese markets. The economic performance of China slowed much faster than predicted. The central government in Beijing responded with a devaluation of the Chinese currency, whereby the downturn on Chinese markets strengthened. This also lead that the global economic forecasts have been steadily revised downwards. In autumn the German stock market suffered significant price losses as well.
At the end of 2015 the FED initiated the long time expected restrictive monetary policy, ehre the interest rates were raised, even only on a very small degree. The European Central Bank did not follow this decision, quite the contrary, at the beginning of 2016 it lowered its key rate to zero percent. At the end of the year the German stock market recovered and could totally growth for the whole trading year.


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The preceding section on designing a trading system examines the different types of markets in which to trade, and takes a look at the two basic genres of trading systems: trend-following and countertrend systems. These two strategies form the foundation on which all trading systems are built, and the markets provide the medium. In this second section on designing a trading system, we break down the two genres into individual components, examine the empirical decision-making process and, finally, take a look at how software has revolutionized system trading.
Basic Trading System Components
As mentioned in the introduction, trading systems are constructed using parameters - the groups of specific rules that generate entry and exit points for any given equity. Both trend-following and countertrend trading systems adhere to four basic principles that govern the construction of any trading system. These principles are also the essential characteristics of an effective system:
- The system must make money - This is easy to say, but hard to do. Maximizing the percent return should be your primary objective while designing a trading system.
- The system must be able to limit risks - It's difficult to use a system that fluctuates between extreme highs and lows; not only does it inhibit your ability to liquidate, but it can also be psychologically taxing. Furthermore, by limiting risks, you are able to decrease the effect of a "bad entry" (for example, going long during a downward fluctuation).
- The system's parameters must be stable and feasible - Trading systems cannot rely on coincidence or luck! The system designer can fulfill this principle of stability by broadening the parameters and not optimizing too much in an effort to increase his or her chances of success. The feasibility of parameters, including 'slippage', is discussed in the second section of this tutorial. Again, it is very important to take slippage into account when designing a system.
- The system's timeframe must be stable and feasible - For a system's timeframe to be successful, coincidence and luck should not play a factor. Feasibility must also be considered in this instance. If timeframes are set too close together, the resulting amount of trading frequency may not be possible due to software limitations and/or market-side limitations.
Empirical Decision Making
A trading system requires the designer to make some empirical decisions that directly affect the system's performance - if there was no need for this decision making, everyone would be rich. Here are some basic factors that system designers must decide on and some guidelines:
- What time period should I use? All equities can be analyzed from multiple perspectives of time periods, ranging from one minute to one decade (or more). Deciding which time period to test can drastically affect the performance of the system. More reliable results generally come from longer time periods, while short periods can be misleading when judging real market conditions. However, this does not mean that only extremely long price periods should be used. It is important to keep in mind that the longer the time period, the longer it may take for profit to be realized. Observe the following example of Microsoft's long term, a period of more than 20 years, compared to its short term, a period of a few weeks:
We can clearly see that the short term is not an accurate representation of the long term, and vice versa. As a general rule of thumb, five to 10 years is a good target for medium- to long-term system traders, and six months to five years is a reasonable range for short-term traders. Again, it depends on when you plan to liquidate.
- What price series should I use? Most equities are charted on an unbroken price series - that is, the charts are continuous. When trading futures and some other equities, however, there is an option to use actual contract data instead of continuity. Futures contracts themselves only last a few months, and system backtesting often requires a year or more of data; therefore, system traders often utilize continuous futures, which are a series of contracts combined to create a continuous stream of data. As a general rule of thumb, long-term traders should stick to continuous futures, while short-term traders should use actual contract data.
- What parameters and settings should I use? We explore this further in subsequent sections that address the construction of a trading system. Basically, parameters are selected by "guessing-and-checking," or producing "blind" simulations, or presetting a group of parameters, and then using the average to determine performance.
Again, many of these factors can be influenced by desired liquidity, time until liquidation, risk and a multitude of other factors, so it is important to take the time to decide which works best for you.
The evolution of the computer is perhaps the greatest driving force behind system trading. Originally, computers were just used to crunch the numbers; eventually they acquired the capacity to conduct simulations, generate signals in real-time, and even place trades for the trader! Some software is designed simply as a platform from which a system developer can build a system; other software uses neural networks to "learn" from the markets and enhance itself. Some software is installed on the user's hard drive; other software is provided only online. Here are a few of the basic programs used by system developers:
Client-side software must be installed on the user's computer. It is often connected to the internet and is able to obtain real-time data (including prices, news, etc.). Note: some companies charge you not only for the software, but also for the data. These applications typically allow the user to specify the time period, types of parameters, and more. One of the most crucial features, however, gives the user the ability to program a system. This is done using a simple programming language (often specific to the application used) with which you can set up rules to generate buy and sell signals - these then appear directly on the chart. Here is an example of a client-side application called MetaTrader:
Server-Side Software
Server-side software is installed on a remote server. Often, these applications return signals that are displayed to the public by means of a webpage (or a subscriber base). This eliminates the need for any client-side software other than a web browser. Furthermore, the user pays a small subscription fee as opposed to buying a program and paying for a data subscription. Finally, the user does not have to develop the system, only receive generated signals. But you should remember that this kind of software is often susceptible to scams, while the client-side software is not. (For more on this, see Trading Systems Coding.)
Now you have a basic understanding of trading systems: you know what they are, the different types of systems that exist, the factors to keep in mind while designing them, and the software used to make system trading easier on you. Next, we will examine how to actually construct a trading system and put it into use!
Trading Systems: Constructing A System
Trading Systems: Run With The Herd Or Be A Lone Wolf?
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Basics Of Trading Systems
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Trade Forex With A Directional Strategy
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The Pros And Cons Of Automated Trading Systems
Automated trading systems minimize emotions, allow for faster order entry, lead to greater consistency and resolve pilot-error problems.


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How precious is that?! I see on his bib it says "Manuel" is he going to go by that or Emanuel? Just curious! Also, how has loosing baby weight been for you? I am a first time mom, had my sweet son in Feb '10, and almost gained 70(!!!) lbs, it has been a real struggle for me not feeling like myself physically on top of all the other changes that come with being a mommy. Don't get me wrong- I think you look great!!! But I'm just curious how has the whole baby weight after the baby been for you? (If it was/is an issue for you!)
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US brokerage Bank of America-Merrill Lynch on Tuesday said its sees the first rate cut this fiscal only in March next as inflation is expected to fall only by December end on a decline in commodity prices driven by the US Fed tapering.
"We expect inflation to peak off if the US Fed tapering contains oil and other commodity prices and reduces imported inflation pressures. This should support our call that the RBI will hold till December end," BofAML said in a report.
Accordingly, BofA-ML sees RBI cutting rates by 50 basis points in March next. Earlier in the day, wholesale price-based headline inflation jumped to a three-month high of 5.7 per cent in March on a massive spike in food prices, after falling since December.
BofA-ML said in near-term, the path of CPI inflation, will be determined by rising El Nino risks. For March, it expects CPI inflation to rise to 8.4 per cent as against 8.1 per cent last month.
"Although we fancy ourselves relentless hawks, we have been skeptical of the ability of RBI to control inflation in view of imported inflation from QE," the report said.
BofA-ML said the withdrawal of the QE should help the country through stabilising of commodity prices, even as it did not rule out a round of sell-off in emerging markets in the coming months as Fed tapering gathers pace.
The report forecasts the current account deficit to stabilise at 2.6 per cent in FY15 and 2.5 per cent in FY16 if the Brent crude stabilises at about $105 a barrel.
On the forex reserves, it said RBI may recoup the forex kitty to 10 months of import cover by FY17, which should also help the rupee back on a sustainable appreciation path in the two-three years.
BofA-ML expects the RBI to hold rupee at 60-65 levels if the dollar trades about 1.30 against the euro. "Although a favourable May 16 poll result could push the rupee to 57-58 levels, we think it will be difficult to sustain beyond 60," the report said.


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Andy Serkis is known for bringing Gollum from "The Lord of the Rings" and the gorilla from "King Kong" to life using motion-capture technology. He also plays Caesar in the just-released "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," and what many don't realize is that the technology doesn't make Serkis' job any easier. If you see it on film, the actor did it in real life, and that means he needs to be in top shape to play roles that involve biting off a Hobbit finger, climbing the Empire State Building or overthrowing the human race in an ape-ocalypse. One fact: If you're going to climb Mount Doom, it helps if you practice on the Matterhorn first.
Is there a reason why you're adept at motion-capture roles?
A lot of people think it's about learning monkey movements or a type of physicality, and that is part of it, but at the end of the day I'm just an actor. I've been lucky enough to play some great characters, but I've developed a love for the technology because it allows you to do anything. I've found I was able to say something more about the human condition the further away I got from being human.
Caesar is a complex character in that he is a chimpanzee, but he's almost a human in ape skin, so it was putting together that human psychology with the ape physicality. I based him on a particular chimpanzee named Oliver who behaved with very human-type attributes.
How physically demanding is it to play the role of Caesar?
You really get put through your paces. We spent a lot of time quadrupedal and using arm extensions to mimic the apes' longer arms. In the lead-up to the shoots we had an "ape camp," where we stay in character for many hours and workshop the characters. That by itself is a workout. You're sitting down on your haunches, and your thighs are burning. You're hunched over and pulling in your stomach muscles. Just being an ape is a workout.
In your Gollum, King Kong and Caesar roles, there is a lot of bounding and climbing, and I understand that's something you have experience with.
Ever since I was 16 I've been an avid mountaineer. I've climbed a lot in the Alps, done rock climbing, winter mountaineering and alpine climbing. I climbed the Matterhorn in Switzerland in 1996. Mountains have always played a significant part in my life, and it's helped with a number of the roles I've played.
How does your general fitness help with these roles?
I have a road bike and a mountain bike, and I tend to use them both a lot. They help you keep your balance and your stamina. I like to run as well.
We were shooting on location, so you're out in woodlands on slippery surfaces, running across logs and jumping off rocks. Your body has to be tough and flexible. There were a couple of big jumps I had to do that you have to hit a mark and be very accurate in a muddy rain forest. My low back took a battering playing Gollum, and then going from that into Kong I went from having a concave back with Gollum to a convex one as a gorilla, so it was almost like remedial therapy. It straightened me out.
In the new film you're on horseback. Were there any specific challenges there?
I have ridden horses before, but they definitely didn't like having apes on their backs. There is a whole physicality in the way that we gripped them, the way we rode, and the way we would mount and dismount that were inhuman. And also we were doing ape vocalizations, so the horses found it a bit freaky. I had to relearn how to ride a horse like an ape. I had to change how I jumped off and how I gripped them with my thighs and distribute my weight differently.
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Sadly, even though I have been remarried for almost 6 years to a man who treats me with the utmost love and respect, there are still lingering effects from years of being abused. I have very, very low self-esteem, I am not as trusting as I would like to be, and I have an incredibly difficult time meeting new people and making real friends. You see, when a woman spends so many years being treated like she's nothing special, she often begins to believe it, and it changes her very spirit.
The reason I don't talk about this much is because well...I am ashamed. Ashamed that I wasted so many years of my life with a tyrant...Ashamed that I allowed him to abuse me...Ashamed that my oldest child has horrifying memories of his "father" (and I use that term very loosely as being a Daddy is about more than blood and my son HAS a REAL Dad in his stepfather) being mean to his mother....But most of all, I am ashamed that not only did it take me years to break free, I also never fought back. I did not defend myself, even when I was being physically assaulted. I was too darn scared.
So when I got the opportunity to check out "Don't Mess With M.A.M.A. - The Foundation," I jumped at the chance. While I may not be in an abusive relationship anymore, I know that violence can happen at any time. As a mother, this terrifies me. I can't even fathom the thought of not fighting back...I have far too much to fight for. I want to be able to physically protect myself, my home, and most of all, my kids.
An acronym for "Mothers Against Malicious Acts," Don't Mess With M.A.M.A. – The Foundation DVD was created for all ages, levels of experience, and physical abilities. Based on the Israeli system of self-defense, KravMaga, the curriculum focuses on strikes to vulnerable areas, defensive moves utilizing instinctive responses, and no-nonsense aggression. Designed to work even in the face of dramatic disadvantages in size, weight and strength, the program is concise and to the point, teaching mothers life saving self-defense skills quickly and efficiently.
Don't Mess With M.A.M.A. – The Foundation DVD dials in on three key areas specific to mothers and caregivers, teaching ways to prepare and protect oneself, as well aschildren in their care, against the threat of violence and cruelty:
1) Protect yourself and your kids through risk reduction strategies, awareness training, mental preparation, and physical techniques.
(2) Educate your children wisely by learning what to teach them about personal safety when they are with you and when they are on their own.
(3) Learn how to effectively transfer that knowledge to your kids through age-appropriate conversations,exercises, and games in a safe and encouraging manner.
Jarrett explains: "It's an interesting and problematic dichotomy; remain closely focused on your child to be supportive and attentive, while maintaining vigilance and an expanded focus to increase environmental awareness in order to assess and reduce risk. How do you achieve the status of nurturer and protector at the same time when you're out in the world with your child? With a little education, a little training, and a strategic game plan, the problem becomes simplified."
Check out this awesome trailer to get an idea of how this program can literally help save lives:
So if you're a Mom, or are in a caregiver position, this is definitely a must-see. Everyone knows you don't mess with Mama Bear when the cubs are around. This DVD can teach you all of the skills necessary to take control of dangerous situations. It's very empowering, and I am so glad I discovered this program. Mark my words: No man will EVER have power over me again, and my kids will be better protected since their innocent seeming Mama is now ready to protect.
How to Connect :
Jarrett Arthur is the founder and chief instructor of Jarrett Arthur Customized Self-Defense. When she stumbled upon KravMaga (Israeli Self-Defense) it was a life changing experience. Despite being a nationally-ranked athlete growing up, insecurities and self-doubt fostered a childhood laden with anxiety, depression, and bullies. Jarrett carried that mindset into young adulthood...until she began training in self-defense. With each new skill she acquired, she achieved greater confidence and an overwhelming sense of empowerment. It was this transformation in herself that led to Jarrett's passion helping others transform through self-defense training as well.
One of the highest ranking female KravMaga black belts in the U.S., Jarrett comes armed with years of teaching experience. She has taught hundreds of men, women, and children over the course of her 10 year teaching career, and has been featured on Ellen, Access Hollywood, Fitness Magazine, New York Times and more.
To learn more about Jarrett Arthur, please visit www.jarrettarthur.com
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First Look: Bread Furst in Van Ness/Forest Park
Nationally respected chef and baker Mark Furstenberg's much-anticipated Bread Furst, a neighborhood bakery, cafe and market on Connecticut Ave. NW near the Van Ness Metro stop, opened this week. He says that he wants to create a neighborhood fixture like the original Marvelous Market, which he founded in 1990 (subsequently it was expanded, sold and is now closed). So far, it looks like he is on the right track - this place has been hopping since hour one.
The Talent: Visitors can taste the work of some of the area's top baking and cooking talents. Ben Arnold (formerly at Range and Society Fair) heads the day-to-day bread team and pastry guru Jack Reville left the White House kitchens to work here. As for Furstenberg, besides his role in crafting the artisan breads, you'll find his flavor forward, Mediterranean, Asian and African bent reflected in the soups, salads, sandwiches and take-home dinner entrees.
The Look: A see-in bread kitchen, with its artisan display at the entrance, and a picture-perfect pastry line-up on the marble topped service counter are sure to whet appetites. A handful of high-tops hug a white-washed brick wall where food stuffs for sale are displayed on rustic boards. What's more - all the cooking stations have windows. A child's corner, with coloring books, adds to the neighborly feel.
The Bakery: Crusty rustic loaves (have them slice off a chunk), baguettes, chewy Montreal-style bagels, bialys, English muffins croissants, scones, housemade donuts, classic cookies and pies - and much more - emerge fresh from the ovens all day. Look for breads featuring whole and ancient grains, flatbreads and Furstenberg's renowned Palladin ciabatta. .
The Food: Sandwiches like a harissa chicken with chickpea spread or roast beef with spicy slaw come on freshly-baked breads like ciabatta rolls and corn rye. Take-home dinner entrees include the likes of Greek shepherd's pie with lamb, mejadra - Arabic lentils and rice with eggplant - and a spicy fisherman's stew. At breakfast, there's a hearty grits cup with organic egg, sausage and greens.
The Drink: The barista crafts Madcap Coffee Co. drinks, and there area also fanciful takes on the NY classic egg creams, housemade sodas, lemonade and teas.
The Market: Besides the breads, pastries, and prepared foods, there's an ample selection of cheese and charcuterie, plus products from local and international producers.
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You shouldn't necessarily trust my review of this book because it is sure to be biased. After all, it was written by my very own fairy book-mother, the amazing Kathi Appelt. Thankfully, there are other reviewers out there that share my opinion. The New York Times published a rave review. I, of course, agree completely. I can chime in that I am totally in LOVE with how all of the different pieces and parts of story lines were woven together by the end. I have a deeper love for the scouts because I had the amazing chance to see several drafts of the Sugar Man, from when it was a stack of papers held together by a binder clip to the final, published book. It was like the world's greatest lesson in writing. Really, at some point a publisher should print a book that shows the drafts and processes; it would give great hope to students everywhere who struggle with the revision process! So, listen to me and the NYT, run to your local book store and fall in love with True Blue Scouts of the Sugar Man Swamp. On a related note, it has to be considered a Newbery contender.
And once you read and love this book, you are sure to love all of her other books, past and future, for she is an amazing fairy book-mother, but an even
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- AnonymousJuly 16, 2013 at 7:43 AM
Hi Laura! I'm so glad you're back online. I was worried and didn't know how I could find out how you were doing. I, too, am a fan of Kathi's writing and have pre-ordered her new book from my local bookstore. Thanks for the positive review and I'm looking forward to reading it! Best wishes from a Sarnia, Ontario, Canada teacher!
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I really enjoyed True Blue Scouts and plan to read it to my class this fall. I enjoyed Kathi's humor in it and as soon as I finished I went to the public library to borrow Keeper. I read that in one sitting and cried the last few chapters. I don't know if I could read that one to the class!
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Term: Ader
Ader: Alchemical term for fresh skim milk.
Summary: A deck that is specifically directed toward Pagans, Witches and Wiccans. Not a Tarot, the forty cards represent foundational Pagan concepts. While not for Rider-Waite-Smith purists, this deck is well-suited to the many tens of thousands of ... Relevance: 2% Many if not most rituals in books were written for group performance, yet, most "seekers" today do not belong to a group and modern Americans more often prefer to be Solitaries.
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Every day people use different tools to predict the ... Relevance: 2% One of the most intriguing documented examples of reincarnation is that of the present Dalai Lama. This Buddhist leader, exiled from his homeland of Tibet, is known as the Fourteenth Incarnation of the Dalai Lama.
Shortly before the thirteenth ... Relevance: 2% After exploring several lifetimes through past life regression, it may appear that the other lifetimes were much more dramatic and exciting than the present one. That is just how memories work. We don't usually remember the dull or ordinary ... Relevance: 2% Druidism can be used synonymously with the phrases Celtic religion and Celtic magic. In order to enter into this magico-religious system, a familiarity with mythology is necessary. Celtic mythology is best represented in the Irish Book of Invasions ... Relevance: 2% The science of graphology has for many years been a tool to increase awareness of an individual's character or personality. Three thousand years ago, Nero stated that he had no trust for a certain individual because his handwriting showed him to be ... Relevance: 2% Summary:
A spectacular deck combining the archetypal Renaissance art of Botticelli with magnificent, metallic-gold filigree. Will be used often by intermediate and advanced Tarot readers, but the LWB may not have enough for beginners. One of the ... Relevance: 2% Summary
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Donaji & the Magical Poncho
This is the story of a fearless girl and her encounter with the wicked cold wind god
4.31 / 5.00 5,586 ViewsHowdy!
So yeah, I just managed to fail my 2nd year at university (boo) but have thankfully been given the chance to catch up over summer (yay) due to the reason I failed was because of a badly broken ankle requiring some pretty serious surgery. Then not long after I finished up in hospital with deep cut to me right hand, damaging the nerves FOREVER (shit) and requiring bandaging for quite a while. Shortly followed by breaking my right hand up pretty seriously, again requiring surgery and plates. As you can imagine, neither injuries are ideal for an Graphic Arts student and left me out of action for a fuck load of hours, which lead to a fuck load of work not being completed. Still not completely healed but screw it, I'm not waiting another year to progress.
On a brighter note - I've been given three animation briefs to complete over with the themes; anticipation, preparation and resolution. I'm allowed to continue with my studies provided these animations are completed by the end of summer. The only limitation was the animation had to be bang on 30 seconds.
Here we have my first submission on the subject of anticipation. Not having strict guidelines allowed me to be pretty liberal with the content and how it fits with the theme - and this is what I finished up with. The second animation (preparation) is currently a WIP and will be uploaded soonish.
TL;DR - Hope you enjoy! :)
It's nice. Esp. the music. Good job
Thank you. Yeah, the music really is beautiful.
for a strange reason it was beatiful
Thanks, glad to hear you thought so. :)
Great animation
The image of the snail lips spitting out the cig was perfect. I don't believe snails really have lips but I believed it when I saw it. Cute(besides the cig) and short.
I was unsure about the spitting part myself so that makes me feel better about it. Cheers!
It's simple, and it's very well done. Good going!
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Washington Rock State Park
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This article is about the state park in Somerset County, New Jersey. For Washington Rock in Essex County, see South Mountain Reservation.
Washington Rock State Park is a 52-acre (210,000 m2) scenic state park on top the first Watchung Mountain in Green Brook, New Jersey. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.
It is famous for the scenic overlook which was already taken advantage of by General George Washington in 1777 to monitor British troop movements when the Continental Army was stationed at the Middlebrook encampment. The 30-mile (48 km) panoramic vista covers the eastern plains of New Jersey up to New York City.
The land was bought in 1913 to establish the park. Most of it is woodland but at the outlook there are walking trails and a picnic area.
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Marry You
Posted: June 13, 2012 | Author: All.at.C | Filed under: lesson plan, Song | Tags: Bruno Mars, listening, marriage proposal, speaking, vocabulary, word cloud, YouTube | 4 CommentsCould this be the best marriage proposal ever? Featuring the world's first live lip-dub proposal, this video has gone viral with millions of views since it was uploaded less than a month ago.
Students start the lesson with a vocabulary and writing activity using a word cloud made up of the lyrics to Marry You before listening to the song Bingo-style. They then work together to design a video to accompany the song, going over the top on the romance, and present their ideas to the rest of the class, who vote on the most romantic (or the most clichéd). Lastly, they get to find out what the world's first live lip-dub proposal is and go home to listen to the song again on the expert setting at lyrics training
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The Mankato East Cougars girls basketball team won Thursday's home conference game against Albert Lea by a score of 80-48.
The Mankato East Cougars basketball team scored 80 points and restricted the visiting Albert Lea Tigers to 48 in the Cougars league victory on Thursday.
The Cougars now sport a 19-2 record. They play next when they travel to Winona for a Big 9 contest on Saturday, February 11. Mankato East will meet a Winhawks team coming off a 46-41 league loss to Century (Rochester, MN). The Winhawks record now stands at 6-12.
The Tigers (2-18) will now prepare for their contest against Byron (Byron, MN). The Bears come into the non-league contest with a 11-11 record. In their last contest, Byron trounced La Crescent (La Crescent, MN), 73-54, in a league contest.
The Mankato East Cougars girls basketball team won Friday's away conference game against Albert Lea by a score of 65-45.
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wikiHow to Be a Good Baseball Coach
The key to becoming a good baseball coach or manager is having a good background in the game. Knowledge and experience gained as a player will go a long way toward earning your team's respect. Also crucial is the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with your players. A good coach runs his team firmly and never lets his team run him. Once the players realize who's in charge, things should go relatively smoothly. A successful coach is one who exhibits good character and an even-handed, even-tempered treatment of each of his players. Here are some more suggestions:
1Get to know your players individually. This will pay dividends in many ways. Ask them about their favorite teams and players. Walk a fine line between being their friend and being their mentor.
2Be upbeat and positive (not too critical!) in your suggestions and demonstrations of game skills. You're part teacher, part cheerleader.
3Help your players learn to trust (and even admire) you. A young player will be willing to work and play hard for a coach he wants to please. If they don't like you, the team's morale will suffer.
4Don't be afraid to ask your players what they'd like or expect from you. Their answers may surprise and enlighten you and could help you become a better coach. Let them know that you sincerely enjoy coaching young people. That will build an important bond with them.
5Start with the basics. Some of your players may not know much at all about the game, so start at the beginning if you have any really young players. Once the team understands the main rules and patterns of the game, introduce them to a few fundamental drills, such as fielding ground balls or pop flies. This will give you some idea of each player's skill level. Preach to your team the importance of practice. Use the old saying,"you will play how you practice".
6Prepare your players for a live game. After all, there's a big difference between practicing skills and knowing what to do when a real game starts. For example, have pitchers throw to batters on a field with a full team behind the pitcher ready to make a play. Sometimes a better option is to place runners at various bases while you hit the ball without a pitcher and let the fielders make plays appropriate to the situation. This will prove invaluable to your players in real games.
7For older players, introduce signals (or "signs"). The ability for a coach to call for various hitting and base-running tactics during a game without the opposing team knowing about it can sometimes prove to be the difference between winning and losing. Managers or coaches may instruct their players to bunt, hit-and-run, steal, pitch-out or any of various other maneuvers. Accordingly, the coach will go through a series of movements (such as touching different parts of their uniforms) to indicate what they want their players to do during the next play without letting the opposing team know ahead of time. Generally, a coach will employ an "indicator" signal to alert their players that the next movement he makes is the signal to obey (as opposed to any earlier movements that can be ignored). The batter and any base-runners may respond with signals of their own to acknowledge receipt of the instructions. Signals, when done right, will usually give the hitting team an advantage over the team in the field.
8Game Day. This is when all of your hard work as a coach and all the hard work your players have put in pay off (with any luck). Before the game be confident and cheerful, and let the team know that you expect to win. Encourage your players to play hard and remain alert and responsive throughout the game. (Take your own advice: never stop concentrating on strategies and tactics to help your team win.) Other pre-game tasks include filling out the line-up card so everyone will know where they'll play in the field and where they'll hit in the batting order. (Your better hitters should hit higher in the order so that they will have the chance to hit more often during the course of a game.)
9Season Development. One of your main goals is to help each player improve during the course of a season. Emphasize the importance of striving to get better every single day. There will be times, especially late in the season or when the days get hot, that your players may lose their enthusiasm for the game. That's when your skills as a coach are needed most. You'll want to encourage your players to stay focused on the tasks before them and always to do their best for the good of the team. Remind them that they'll feel better about themselves if they keep doing their best even when the going gets tough and the game feels more like work than play.
10Finish Strong. Even if the season hasn't gone especially well, your players will remember the year proudly if they finish with a flourish. If you do make it to a post-season tournament, be sure that the team is 100% focused on the main goal. Remind your players that "hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard". Tell them you believe in their abilities and you believe they can beat any of the other teams in the tournament. Your words will carry more weight if you really believe what you say!
11Off Season
- The final phase in being a good baseball coach comes at the end of the season as you look back on the year and evaluate your team's performance as well as your own. It's a good thing to be able to look yourself in the mirror and know that you did the very best you could do for your team.
- If you're going to coach again in the coming year, invite the team to some pre-season workouts (assuming there's no rule against that in your league). As with every other team activity, the goal is to improve the players and the team. Work on speed, agility, strength and team spirit. Never miss a chance to compliment your players and strengthen their confidence.
- You've made it through a year of coaching! Evaluate what you've learned and be prepared to apply it in the following season, which can be just as rewarding and as much fun as the one you just finished.
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I never coached before, so what are some easy drills to start practice with?There aren't any opening drills. Just do calisthenics, stretches, and wind sprints. Then hit fungoes. Take infield. Put the whole team out on the field, call out game scenarios, and hit balls anywhere. Throw lots of batting practice. The best practice is simply playing. Have an assistant work with the pitchers.
Can a girl coach baseball?Yes, if she's knowledgeable and skilled in the game. One problem that could arise is that some boys don't like taking orders from girls.
- Take chances. As in any sport, baseball games are often (but not always) won with aggressive play. Watch for the chance to call for a sacrifice bunt, a stolen base, a hit-and-run, or the extra base on a hit into the gap or down the line. Encourage your players to think aggressively.
- Coach your players the way you would like to be coached. That's coaching's "Golden Rule." Let your players know that they can come to you for any help in any situation. Baseball can be a game replete with mistakes. When mistakes inevitably happen, remember that you're working with kids or very young adults. They want to please you (and their teammates, friends and families). They're certainly not trying to upset anyone!
- Don't beat yourself up over your own mistakes. You'll make them. Learn and move on. That's good advice for your players, too.
- Display good sportsmanship at every turn. As manager or coach, you will encounter bad calls by an umpire in almost every game. Don't let adversity get to you. The example you set for your players and spectators will be remembered long after the outcome of the game is forgotten.
- Stealing signals. There's usually no rule that says you can't steal the opponents' signs, so decide whether that's an example you want to set for your players. If so, you can gain a defensive advantage by detecting your opponents' signs (which is not easy to do -- it takes a concerted and dedicated effort!)
- Losing streaks: Losing two or more games in a row can hurt. Losing streaks happen. It's part of the game. Your challenge is to keep up your players' spirits and be as encouraging as you can. Again, a happy team is often a winning one, so do what you can to help your team play with confidence and without tension. The whole point of any game is to enjoy it. Any team can enjoy winning. Your best coaching opportunities come with a team that is struggling to win.
- Player Happiness: Sometimes a coach has to be a psychologist. The older your players, the stronger their egos. Try to let everyone play. That's why they joined the team. A happy team is often a winning team. An unhappy player can be a team's "weak link" (a good thing to avoid).
- Parents: Team parents will sometimes let you know what they think of the job you're doing. Take in what they have to say, good or bad, but try not to base your strategic decisions on their opinions. You're in charge. They're not. (You're supposed to be the "expert.")
- Do not argue with the umpire over balls and strikes or other calls. If you must register an objection, do it carefully. Umpires' decisions are final, and if you challenge them loudly enough, they may get angry and eject you from the game. Again, remember the example you're setting. (It is rare for an umpire to change his call. It could happen if he first consults with another ump.)
- Be careful with your pitchers. In a game if your pitcher seems to be struggling or shows any sign of soreness, don't hesitate to remove him from the game (or move him to another position), because it's your responsibility to protect young arms (not to mention other body parts). Player safety is always of paramount importance.
Things You'll Need
- Knowledge of the game of baseball.
- Good social skills ( the ability to teach in an encouraging manner).
- A short memory (when it comes to your players' mistakes).
- Whatever equipment you might be able to contribute that the school or league can't provide.
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Italiano: Essere un Buon Allenatore di Baseball, Español: ser un buen entrenador de béisbol, Português: Ser um Bom Treinador de Baseball, Русский: стать хорошим тренером по бейсболу
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On the Geometric Modelling of Visual Languages
Power, J. and Tourlas, K., 2003. On the Geometric Modelling of Visual Languages. Electronic Notes in Theoretical Computer Science, 72 (3), pp. 1-12.
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We present arguments for the complementary role that intrinsically geometric models of previous termvisualnext term languages can play in many applications, alongside non-geometry based models (such those based on graph grammars, logical predicates or algebraic structures). We characterise which models are intrinsically geometric, and illustrate the concept by providing such a model for higraphs. Further, we examine the relevance of geometric models to the design and implementation of tools which effectively support users in working with previous termvisualnext term languages.
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- A creative design student made "sketches" of dresses using flower petals. (Dose)
- Is 3D printing the answer for women who can't find makeup for their skin tone? (The Cut)
- The Hairpin looks at how successful You Tube beauty channels work.
- Love the menswear look? You can turn silk ties into cute headbands. (A Red Ribbon)
- I love Erte's illustrations and had no idea he designed theater costumes. (Retronaut)
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- Esther Honing asked people around the world to photoshop her into a "beautiful" woman. The United States one is kinda freaky.
- Makeup artist Nick Barose speaks my mind about contouring and other celebrity makeup tricks. (The Cut)
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Like many people in our area, our power was out for a couple of days. It really made me think about how spoiled I am. By American standards, our family isn't especially rich, but still, the things we had to do without are things that lots of people never have. That being said, paring your wardrobe down to 40 items may seem like minimizing, but wow. So many people in the world don't even have ten articles of clothing, let alone 40.
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Instead heading out to the bars or clubs in Space City, Houston-based Splice Records founder Shaun Brennan doesn't have to go very far. Instead he just heads to his garage, where he converted into a full bar and nightclub-type space, reports the Houston Chronicle's Darla Guillen. (subscription may be required.)
Brennan's patio pub is a kitschy homage to music and friendship. It's decked out with a pond and a mural by Houston artist Santos Guerrero. Inside, the space is outfitted with an extensive vinyl record collection and a nearly unlimited supply of Houston's Saint Arnold Brewery beers. The brewery is a sponsor of Splice records, and regularly sends product shipments.
And, Guillen says Brennan isn't alone.
The backyard bar trend is a growing movement in the outdoor home improvement industry, thanks in part to its relative affordability and ease of installation.


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Video: Volunteers receive medals in Ipswich after Afghanistan service
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As the world prepared to mark the centenary of the war that changed all wars, volunteers who served in a much more recent conflict have been honoured at a special ceremony in their home town.
Members of the 202 Transport Squadron of the Royal Logistic Corps, which is based at Yarmouth Road in Ipswich, exercised the right to march through the town before a medal-presentation ceremony at Christchurch Park on Sunday.
They have recently returned from Afghanistan where they were involved in the operation to close down British Army Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in the run-up to the withdrawal of British combat troops at the end of this year.
Many of the Territorial Army volunteers had served more than one tour in Afghanistan over the last eight years – but they were aware that this was almost certainly their last visit to the country.
For Sgt Daniel Coote from east Ipswich, this was his fourth trip to a conflict zone – he had been once to Iraq and to Afghanistan three times.
He said: "Things have changed considerably. When we first went there in 2006 it was all dusty roads and desert tracks. Now we were using proper roads that we had made."
For Lance Corporal Kirk Dixon from the Chantry estate it was his first trip – but it was sandwiched between two rather different security jobs.
He arrived on the parade ground after coming down from Glasgow where he had been part of the security team for the Commonwealth Games – a role he also fulfilled during the Olympics two years ago.
Cpl Dixon said: "I was doing security checks on vehicles at the Olympics, and doing a similar kind of thing in Afghanistan. I've been doing that in Glasgow as well."
Commanding officer Lt Col Michael Hughes said: "It is an occasion to join with the people of Ipswich to celebrate the contribution of our soldiers to operations in Afghanistan, both those recently returned and all who have deployed since 2002.
"They have all served with a commitment and professionalism that has made them indistinguishable from their regular colleagues and should be rightly proud of their contribution."
He said it was possible to draw parallels between today's soldiers and those who signed up for the Great War 100 years ago.
"It is about service. It's something in our psyche. You saw it with the people volunteering at the start of the war in 1914 and you see it with the people giving up their spare time like this today."


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Callas PW, Bertsch TF, Caputo MP, Flynn BS, Doheny-Farina S, Ricci MA. Medical student evaluations of lectures attended in person or from rural sites via interactive videoconferencing. Teach Learn Med. 2004 Winter;16(1):46-50.
BACKGROUND: Interactive videoconferencing may be an effective way for medical students on remote rotations to attend teaching sessions at the main campus. PURPOSE: To compare medical student evaluations of lectures for those attending in person and those attending through interactive videoconferencing. METHODS: Lecture evaluations were completed by medical students on University of Vermont College of Medicine clinical clerkship rotations. Students on clerkships at rural sites attended lectures using our telemedicine network. Responses from in-person and remote attendees were compared. RESULTS: Evaluation forms for 110 lectures were received from 648 in-person and 255 remote attendees. All evaluation items were rated "good" or "excellent" by at least 95% of in-person attendees. Over 90% of remote attendees rated nontelemedicine evaluation items, such as appropriateness of lecture topic for students, as good or excellent. Ratings of telemedicine-specific questions, such as ability to hear the lecturer, were lower. CONCLUSIONS: Level of satisfaction was high for most aspects of remote lecture attendance, although not quite as high as for in-person attendance. Improved technical reliability would likely increase remote attendee satisfaction. Overall, lecture attendance using videoconferencing was found to be an acceptable alternative to travel for medical students in rural clerkships.
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Muslims in Mannaar expose systemic inability of SL State in delivering justice to victims
SL minister Badurdeen diverts Indian aid to his supporters in Mannaar[TamilNet, Saturday, 23 June 2012, 23:29 GMT]Sri Lankan minister of Industries and Trade, Rishard Badurdeen, a politician behind many controversies in Mannaar, has recently instructed the civil officials in Mannaar to divert the humanitarian aid from India, intended to war-affected fishermen in Mannaar, to his supporters in the district, according to reports from Mannaar fisheries sector sources. Mr Badurdeen has given a new list of 175 names as beneficiaries of the aid. The list prepared by Badurdeen includes only names of 12 Tamils, who are his supporters. Names of genuine fishermen are not included in his list. A consignment of fishing boats, each worth about 600,000 rupees, fishing nets and outboard motor engines with 15 horsepower, which have been donated by India to be distributed among 200 fishermen in Mannaar. About two hundred beneficiaries are recommended by more than forty Fisheries Co-operative Societies in the district and approved by the Indian High Commission in Colombo as beneficiaries of the aid. However, these materials are stored in the office of the Musali DS office and District Fisheries Department office. The SL minister functions as the top most colonial agent in Mannaar in implementing its colonial strategy of divide and rule, which had been stalemated by the Eezham Tamils armed struggle throughout the past three decades. Recently, Rishard Badurdeen issued veiled threats, during a speech in SL parliament, against Rt. Rev. Dr. Rayappu Joseph, the Catholic Bishop of Mannaar, evoking strong protests from Catholics as well as Muslims in the district to humanitarian activists around the globe. Badurdeen, who broke away from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress and joined the SLFP of Mahinda Rajapaksa, is behind creating ethnic tensions by disturbing the resettlement pattern not only in Mannaar, but also in the entire Vanni region, cooperating with the military governor of colonial Colombo in North, Maj Gen (retd) GA Chandrasiri, according to civil officials. Several tractors from a consignment donated by the Government of India last year to farmers in Ki'linochchi and Mullaith-theevu had been diverted to Sinhala farmers in the Anuradhapura District. Related Articles: 17.06.12 SL Navy blocks resettlement-seeking Tamils from entering Mu'.. 29.05.12 Muslim journalist assaulted for expressing solidarity with M.. 01.02.11 SLFP sidelines SLMC, EPDP in Mannaar local elections |
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Mohamed Samsuddin, Norzilawaty (2009) Application of quality function deployment in multimedia integrated telephone kiosk design. Masters thesis, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
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To develop customer-oriented and higher-quality kiosk is vital due to its demand in the market. The Quality Function Deployment (QFD) has been applied in designing and developing of Multimedia Integrated Telephone Kiosk (MiTeK). This thesis outlines the QFD technique of the MiTeK planning which was carried out in completing the research. The survey of customer demands, requirements and needs had been conducted in establishing the Voice of Customers (VOC). The study also establishes the House of Quality (HOQ), which stipulates several customers� requirements of MiTeK, consisting of �MiTeK design�, �ergonomic design�, �product appearance�, �endurance material�, �ease of use�, �waterproof material�, and �attractive image�. MiTeK product design planning matrix of QFD was developed based on the captured Coice of Customers (VOC). The requirements were translated and recommended as generic design requirements for kiosk design dedicated for Malaysian users. HOQ results and design validations were conducted accordingly, by gathering experts opinion and conducting three (3) dimensional simulation test. Further work of study was proposed for further task enhancement of the whole phases of QFD and data accuracy.
Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
Additional Information: | Thesis (Sarjana Kejuruteraan Mekanikal) - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2010; Supervisor : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mat Rebi bin Abd Rani & Dr. Muhamad Zameri bin Mat Saman |
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Subjects: | T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
Divisions: | Mechanical Engineering |
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Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 21, 2006... BMW M announces the arrival of the ultimate 2+2, open air driving experience - the new BMW M6 Convertible. Like its Coupe stablemate, the M6 Convertible combines a 500 horsepower V10 and the seven-speed Sequential M Gearbox with Drivelogic. It also combines the luxury and elegance of the 6 Series Convertible with true super-car performance - 0 - 60 mph in about 4.5 seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 155 mph. With production beginning this September, the 2007 M6 Convertible will begin arriving in U.S. showrooms this fall.
The M6 Convertible has all of the performance capabilities of the M6 Coupe in addition to the styling cues that clearly identify this car as the work of BMW M - the aggressive and functional front air dam, the light and open 19-inch wheels that showcase the large compound/cross-drilled brakes as well as the tail-end treatment featuring air-diffuser and four round tailpipes. It combines it with the elegance and functionality of the 6 Series Convertible - the luxurious 2+2 seating, the generous trunk and the multi-layered soft-top. This rare combination will provide the open-air enthusiast with one of the most unique driving experiences on the road. |
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My lands ! , that was a crude vulgar thing to say about our VeeP . But yeah I guess he probably would hum a mean slobber blues on an ol meat whistle .
ReplyDelete That's the way I used to think, but knowing these losers in charge as i do; I am forced to think about playing it safe and building up a storehouse as I know these losers will keep taking more and more.
I cannot believe the country that took down the USSR just 25 years ago is now doing its best impression of it. Its sickening !
Feel free to comment away with your bad-ass selves.
Cursing and foul language is fine...even encouraged here. In fact, I think cussing is fucking wonderful.
Just remember...this is MY house, and I will not be insulted or maliciously messed with here.
Good-natured ribbing is cool, but if you and I don't have some kind of previous relationship, you had best mind your fucking manners or I will relegate you to the intardnets dustbin for being a cunt.
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Lot 68: THOMAS McKEAN & TIMOTHY MATLACK Document Signed
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Gorgeous 1806 Land Grant Thomas McKean & Timothy Matlack
THOMAS McKEAN, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation, and TIMOTHY MATLACK, Continental Congressman, Engrosser of the Declaration of Independence.
May 30, 1806-Dated, Partially-Printed Document Signed, "Tho. M:Kean" as Governor of Pennsylvania, 1 page, on Vellum, 20.5" x 11.75", Choice Extremely Fine. Also signed on the reverse by Timothy Matlack, engrosser of the Declaration of Independence. This is a Land Grant to Thomas M. Willing for "a certain tract of land, called 'Saragota' situate in ... Tioga County ... containting one thousand and ninety nine acres." Boldy signed in the upper left corner by Governor McKean. The crisp white paper seal affixed to upper left remains fully intact. This is an exceptionally well-preserved example of these early American Land Deeds.
Thomas McKean (1734-1817) was a delegate to the Stamp Act Congress in 1765 and a member of the Continental Congress (1774-1776 and 1778-1783). He was absent when the Declaration of Independence was signed, and affixed his signature later. McKean helped to frame the Delaware constitution, was president (governor) of Delaware in 1777, and then was Chief Justice of Pennsylvania (1777-1799). In 1781) he was briefly President of the Continental Congress and was a supporter of the Articles of Confederation, which he signed. He worked to obtain the ratification of the Constitution by Pennsylvania and was a member of Pennsylvania's state constitutional convention. McKean was also Governor of Pennsylvania during 1799-1808.
Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), was a brewer and beer bottler who emerged as a popular Revolutionary leader. He served as Secretary of Pennsylvania during the war, and was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in 1780. Matlack was also an accomplished calligrapher and engrossed the Declaration of Independence on parchment.


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The Indiana State University Symphony Orchestra will present a concert Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Tilson Auditorium.
Three student winners of the annual Paul W. Hagan Concerto/Aria Auditions will be featured in a variety-filled program. Student mezzo-soprano Brittany Mosely will perform "Va! Laisse couler mes larmes" from the opera "Werther," by Jules Massenet. "A Night Piece", for flute and strings by Arthur Foote, will be the next work, and will feature Mateo Garcia. Anna Buck, soprano, will sing the well-known aria "Steal Me Sweet Thief" from Gian Carlo Menotti's opera "The Old Maid and the Thief."
The orchestra, under the direction of conductor William Davis, will begin with Mozart's "Overture to Lucio Silla". This early work of the master is unusual in that it is in three short "movements", like a tiny symphony. Other works to be performed include "Lieutenant Kije Suite", by Sergei Prokofieff and a set of pieces from Wagner's opera "Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg."
Admission to the event is free and attendance by campus and community members is encouraged. For more information, contact the School of Music at 812-237-2771.
Contact: William Davis, associate professor of music, School of Music, Indiana State University, 812-237-2742, or email@example.com
The Indiana State University Symphony Orchestra will present a concert Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Tilson Auditorium.
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A happy moment for all listening to music on the move. Klipsch have been producing high-end precision speakers for 60 years and are continuing to do the same and proved yet again with the launch of the IMAGE earphones.
The IMAGE earphones shods a oval silicon tips and Klipsch claims that the silicon provides very seal and efficient in noise isolation and better low frequency response and that means good bass in your ears. Klipsch's signature color nad has high gloss black wires. The IMAGE comes with a 50 inch long vinyl wires and this high-end earphones retails for about $349. We assume the product will be launched sometime this year.
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New kind of company helps Melanesians go into business
Jemima Garrett, and staffA new business model has been introduced in Solomon Islands, specifically designed to take account of Melanesian culture.
The 'community company' will make it easier to distribute benefits throughout the community and be safer for landowners and villagers to do business.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been working with the government in Solomon Islands to roll out the business model.
Other changes include an electronic companies register - a system which makes it much easier for people to register their business online.
Eighteen 'community companies' have already registered, while a similar initiative is being considered in Vanuatu, the ADB said.
The ADB's Pacific law reform expert Aaron Levine says the new companies register is making a big difference.
"What it does is simplifies enormously the process of registering and maintaining your company," he said.
"It covers private companies, public companies, overseas companies and also a new form of company called the 'community company'.
"With an electronic register everything is transparent: So we know exactly who is in charge, exactly who is set to benefit."
Special rules also reduce the risk of corruption, by forbidding loans to directors and requiring 75 per cent agreement for the sale of major assets.
The reforms are part of the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI), co-funded by the ADB, Australia and New Zealand.
The PSDI aims to lift barriers to business in the Pacific region and help the private sector grow and create jobs.
Mr Levine says the idea of the community company is to make a profit, but with community benefit and cultural practices in mind.
"What it does is... it accepts the profit motive is there to stay, but it also acknowledges the cultural norms of sharing the benefits of labour, so to speak.
"So what it is is a limited company but it has extra protections compared to a normal company.
"For example, you don't issue dividends to shareholders. Any profits that are made are retained and used for a particular community purpose and that community purpose needs to be defined by the company."


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Lot 38B: Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Rose Gold 925 Silver Padlock Heart Link Bracelet
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Description: Tiffany & Co. Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 925 Silver Padlock Heart Link Bracelet? This elegant authentic Italy bracelet is designed by Tiffany & Co. It is well crafted in solid 925 sterling silver with 18kt rose gold accent, the bracelet has long loop links attached to a solid heart design, all in sterling silver with one yellow gold heart accent. Its iconic and ever popular style is appropriate to wear every day. This cute bracelet is elegant and chic looking. Material: 18k rose gold & sterling silver Hallmark: T & Co. 750 925 Italy Measurements: 8" Long and 7.5mm wide x 5.5mm high Weight: 27.6 grams
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Making kits for a Playing with yarn class in Egersund tomorrow afternoon.
Egersund is about 1-1,5 hour drive from here so that means a little road trip on a Tuesday. Usually I only go there when someone get sick when we're staying at the cabin, but this time it's going to be a pleasant visit.
I'd better stack up on funky music, healthy snacks and caffeine beverages for the drive home in the evening.
Thank you for the Happy Norway Day wishes, the day was wet and the coldest 17th of May ever recorded
but ended in the lovely company of my guys.
In the spirit of making memories, this is one national holiday we won't forget soon as in "do you remember that time we snuck off from the parade and into the school gym, spending the morning on brown plastic chairs while dripping onto the floor…".
It's much warmer already, but those big changes in the weather leave me achy and tired - and just a little cranky – so I have started making my own sunshine today.
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