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There are times when an apparent vocal imbalance isn't a vocal imbalance at all. Such was the experience with one of my students recently. The top voice was always secure but the middle, as is the case with many female voices was inconsistent. I worked with her on balancing the two muscular registers and the problem was minimized. She could sing through her range with relative ease, but I was not satisfied. There was a quality about the sound in the middle that seemed inappropriate to her particular voice. I knew that she sang musical theater in her youth, so I asked her to take out one of the pieces she sang early in her development before she had any real training. Low and behold, a perfectly balanced middle range was achieved within minutes. The moment she let go of her "operatic voice" the true voice emerged.
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Indeed, this was one of the things I found difficult as well – learning to stop adjusting according to my own notion of what it was supposed to sound like, and just focus instead on maintaining the position.
I will admit to some confusion from your use of the word 'format'. I know that there are different uses of the word. Personally, I've been trained in the terminology used by e.g. Prof. Johan Sundberg, who consistently uses the word 'formant' to mean resonance frequencies in (and around) the pharynx. In this context, the first and second formants form the vowels, while the third and fourth (mainly) affect the color of the voice. f0 is then typically referred to as the 'fundamental'. Even Sundberg straddled the fence when he talked about the "singer's formant", when this phenomenon would strictly be called an amplification due to a clustering of the third and fourth formants (singer's formant is catchier though).
Not to impune your post, which I thought was excellent. I don't have any suggestions on how to phrase it better than you did, and your use of 'formant' is clear from the context.
You are right Ulf! I would clarify that formants are "frequency bands" that are variable. Depending on their specific bandwidth they influence where the acoustic energy of the vocal tract is primarily centered.
In that sense, I think of F1 and F2 like magnets that have a certain sphere of influence. Certain notes sound better when influenced by F1 and others by F2. In that sense we can simplistically define F1 as low resonance and F2 as high.
The singer's formant is important because of its region of influence that coincides with the "sweet spot" of human hearing.
Particularly for the male passaggio and early high voice and the female middle voice, the second formant is more efficient and does not make the voice lose its inherent color. It does indeed feel foreign when a singer first experiences it. Mastering the acoustic shift used to be a staple part of classical vocal training. Now most tenors I hear do not access F2 in the passaggio and early high range, and most females are spotty on F2 where it could be helpful.
Keep commenting. I enjoy your input very much.
I believe your use of "formant" is perfectly in line with its use in voice science (by Sundberg, Titze, D. Miller and others). "Formants" are simply the resonances of the vocal tract, whose interaction with the sound source are responsible for vowel recognition. But in operatic singing, stronger interaction with the formants are suggested to be crucial for a "resonant" voice. (BTW, f0 has nothing with formants to do, it is the frequency of the fundamental of the note in question. Personally, I prefer the notation H1 (=f0), H2, H3 etc for the "harmonics" of the note that is sung.)
The question of the acoustic "turning" of the tenor voice is fascinating! With this I mean the acoustic shift you talk about in your blog, that is, when in the spectrum of the voice, there is a shift from a dominating H2 to a dominating H3 or H4 above the passaggio (at say F#4). The consensus seems to be, as you discuss, a shift of resonance strategy from F1 to F2 at the passaggio.
What I find interesting is that not all tenors, not even some very famous one, display a good control of this register shift! Superstars like Pavarotti, Corelli, Del Monaco and Björling indeed show an excellent ability to perform the "turn", whereas others do not. I have for instance checked out a few recordings of Bergonzi. He sounds less convincing in this regard (in the recordings I checked) and generally continued with the strong H2 sound above the passaggio. It seems like this technique is not so easy to master!
I suspect that an ability to phonate with a very harmonically rich source is necessary in order to get F2 to "respond" at all. Higher formants are generally weaker and broader and it is not so much that can be done about that, but the harmonic content of the source certainly can be altered.
This idea that an ability to phonate "sharply" is beneficiary was substantiated by analyzing the sound of Pavarotti when he demonstrate how to cover ("How to sing Bel Canto 1" on Youtube). First he sings an F4 "uncovered" and then "covered". What is fascinating is his spectrum for the uncovered F4. It is not a first-formant dominating sound (a la Bergonzi), but a very sharp sound in which H4 completely dominates the spectrum! What he seems to be doing when he covers is to "round" or "filter" this very sharp sound (damping H4) just right so that H3 start dominates the "covered" sound.
Thank you for the excellent observation Martin. It is fascinating that the first clip was actually F2 dominant. In Pavarotti's mind he was singing an "open" [a] when in fact he was singing what might be considered a "covered" [ae] if we take F2 dominance to mean covering.
What I find is that certain notes need F2 dominance to be balanced, but it is not only F2 dominance but rather F2 dominance with a certain activity in F1 that balances out the spectrum.
The mindset has been too long about one formant or another dominating the spectrum when in fact it is a balanced spectrum we are looking for in which F1 and F2 have a relationship to each other. A good F4 as in Pavarotti's "covered" example requires a tenuous balance between F1 and F2 dominance. During the length of the note, dominance is exchanged between F1 and F2 on H3 and H4 respectively. There is an ideal formant balance for each note/vowel combination.
For that reason, the technique is difficult to master. Most tenors I know, indeed baritones as well worry more about their top notes than they do the lower voice that they take for granted. You are right that few tenors master this. Most of the up and coming tenors I hear have not figured this out. Many teachers in the USA do not teach this anymore. It used to be a requirement.
I agree totally that a strong source tone is necessary for a good quality covered tone. I find that singers do better singing a tone rich in harmonics when they are in the F1 dominated region (tenors F4 and below). It is a good tool to sing F4 open on [a] and then only round the lips in the direction of [o] to accomplish the F2 change. Pay attention not to lose the intensity of the tone as produced for the open version. Below F4 requires greater lip rounding. Above it gradually less. This of course occurs when the open tone is produced with a comfortably low larynx.
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During the cold winter months, there are many problems that you may have with your car starting. This can be frustrating first thing in the morning when you need to get to work come up which is why you want to know how to troubleshoot the most common problems and get your car started in the coldest winter weather. Here are some troubleshooting tips to help you get your card started in cold weather.
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Description of problem:
My printer is not visible on the local network after sharing it using
system-config-printer on the host machine. I have to restart cups service on the
host machine to make it visible to the client machines. Any changes in
system-config-printer make it disappear until cups service is restarted.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Open system-config-printer on the host machine and enable printer sharing
2. After pressing Apply button, several "cupsdAuthorize: Local authentication
certificate not found" messages appear in cups error_log.
3. Open system-config-printer on a client machine, and the shared printer is not
Actual results:
The printer does not appear in system-config-printer of a client machine.
Expected results:
The shared printer should be available in Remote Printers section of
system-config-printer on a client machine.
Additional info:
Restarting cups service on the host machine makes the printer visible to client
machines. However, after using the system-config-printer on the host machine and
applying any changes makes shared printer disappear until cups service is
restarted again.
I need some additional files and pieces of information:
1. Please attach the error_log containing the messages
2. Please attach /etc/cups/cupsd.conf
3. Which checkbox are you referring to by "enable printer sharing": is this the
"Share published printers connected to this system" checkbox in the Server
Settings page, or a different one?
Created attachment 291009 [details]
CUPS error log.
CUPS error log after disabling and the enabling the 'Share published printers
connected to this system' check box. Notice the cupsdAuthorize errors at the
end of the file.
Created attachment 291010 [details]
My current cupsd.conf file - it was never edited manually - only through
Yes, I'm referring to the "Share published printers connected to this system"
checkbox. Everytim I change its state I get cupsdAuthorize errors in the log
file and the printer diappears on the client machine. Only restarting cups
service makes it re-appear. Also, the printer is not visible right after system
reboot - I have to restart cups service manually in s-c-services so that the
printer is visible to client machines.
I have just noticed the following lines in my "messages" log after restarting
cups service. I'm not sure if these are related:
Jan 7 15:54:33 athlon64 cupsd[16673]: *** WARNING *** The program 'cupsd' uses
the Apple Bonjour compatibility layer of Avahi.
Jan 7 15:54:33 athlon64 cupsd[16673]: *** WARNING *** Please fix your
application to use the native API of Avahi!
Jan 7 15:54:33 athlon64 cupsd[16673]: *** WARNING *** For more information see
They are not related.
What does 'ls -l /var/run/cups/certs/' say?
I have to say I cannot get this to happen here. Please turn *on* the "Save
debugging information for troubleshooting" checkbox and turn *off* the "Share
published printers connected to this system" checkbox, apply the changes and
close system-config-printer. Then, run a terminal window and become root using
'su -' and:
1. Stop CUPS
/sbin/service cups stop
2. Clear the error log
3. Start CUPS again
/sbin/service cups start
Please follow the steps you use to cause this problem to occur, and attach the
resulting /var/log/cups/error_log file. Thanks.
[root@athlon64 /]# ls -l /var/run/cups/certs/
total 8
-r--r-----+ 1 root sys 32 2008-01-12 18:28 0
[root@athlon64 /]#
Created attachment 291480 [details]
error_log after performing the steps in comment #7
The "Local authentication certificate not found" message is due to the CUPS
server removing all its local certificates when it stops and re-reads its
configuration, and this is harmless.
So we are left with the problem that your shared printers do not show up to clients.
How long have you tried leaving it before checking that the client has
discovered the shared printers? It may take up to 30 seconds.
I have made several tests today and the printer remains invisible even if I wait
for more than 30s.
What I have found today, is that when using the cups web interface on
localhost:631 changing the state of the checkbox works ok - the printer is made
visible to the clients immediately. When applying changes to the "Share
published printers.." checkbox, in the web interface, there's a message that the
cups server is being restarted - that's probably why it works. Also there's no
"Local authentication certificate not found" messages in the logs.
The 'cups server being restarted' message isn't really different at all -- the
CUPS server restarts when the settings are changed. Nonetheless, I will make a
test update of system-config-printer that avoids these 'certificate not found'
messages, and we can see if that makes a difference. You will see a note here
when that update is ready.
In the mean time, starting from printers not being shared, does 'cupsctl
--share-printers' have the same effect as using system-config-printer, or as
using the web interface?
Nope, cupsctl --share-printers does not work - the printer remains invisible -
and there's no 'certificate not found' in the logs when using cupctl.
Please try the test update, which I believe should fix this problem:
yum --enablerepo=updates-testing update 'cups*'
Yes, the cups version from updates-testing repo works! Thank you! :-)
cups-1.3.5-2.fc8 has been pushed to the Fedora 8 testing repository. If problems still persist, please make note of it in this bug report.
If you want to test the update, you can install it with
su -c 'yum --enablerepo=updates-testing update cups'
cups-1.3.5-2.fc8 has been pushed to the Fedora 8 stable repository. If problems still persist, please make note of it in this bug report.


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Women's clothes are not found every day. Fashion stores in the major shopping districts are extremely costly, which means that ladies now spend only a few small things on most of their apparel budgets.
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I decided to look back on 2018 and write about all the great LGBTQ books I read this year, except I found a bit of a problem with this. I read so many many that the resulting blog post would be longer than anyone wants to read!
This means I've had to do the painful task of trying to whittle it down to a top 10 – this was painful, but after weeks of agonising I've finally managed it.
If you got some book vouchers for Christmas and don't know what to spend them on, have a look at the books below, you can't go far wrong with these. I'll also be posting my preview of books to look out for in 2019, so if you've already read all the books in this post, come back soon for another round of suggestions.
Top 10 (in no particular order)
Jack of Hearts (and other parts)
L. C. Rosen
Yes, I'm definitely cheating by including this one, as the paperback is still due for release in the UK, but you can buy the US hardback, and get hold of the ebook easily, and you definitely should.
Full of positive representations of gay sex, explorations of the desexualisation of LGBTQ people in order to make them acceptable to a straight cis audience, and a smattering of stalker drama, this YA contemporary novel is perfect to get you thinking, laughing, and being shocked (if you get shocked by descriptions of threesomes). My full review is here. You can preorder the paperback now.
The Wicked Cometh
Laura Carlin
This gothic historical novel is out in paperback very soon, so I'll be reviewing it in full in the new year to coincide with that. A story set in London in 1832 about women pushing themselves out of their confined roles, investigating crimes, and loving each other.
You can still get hold of the stunning hardback copy in some places, but you can preorder the paperback now.
Karen Gregory
Heart-warming, heart-breaking, brilliantly realistic and honest. Skylarks deals sensitively with poverty, class, and social injustice whilst giving us a slow-burn romance between two teenage girls.
And what's not to love about a romance that blossoms while working in a library? I honestly couldn't put this down and was gripped from the first page. Available to buy now.
The Absolutist
John Boyne
A novel of the First World War, set in the immediate years after but travelling back to the trenches to tell the story of 20-year-old Tristan and his life, love, and the trauma of war.
It is predictably depressing, as so many historical novels about gay men are, but the realities are handled sensitively and with compassion. Available to buy now.
Noah Could Never
Simon James Green
If you're looking for a break from all the misery of the historical novels I've recommended so far, you can't do better than Simon James Green's absolutely hilarious novels.
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Mussolini's Island
Sarah Day
Now we're back to the depressing historical novels, sorry. Set in Italy in 1939, this is a fictionalised account of the true story of an island where gay men were imprisoned. A thriller as well as a deeply moving account of the realities of being a gay man in the 1930s. It is well written and impeccably researched, and is available to buy now.
Running With Lions
Julian Winters
Let's move right back to the more cheerful contemporary novels, but with no less an important point to make. This YA novel, set in a US soccer summer camp, is a brilliant exploration of the role sports can play in bridging differences, celebrating diversity, and providing the space for a queer summer romance. I can't wait to read Julian's next novel, because this debut is outstanding – you can buy it now.
Swimming in the Monsoon Sea
Shyam Selvadurai
This 2007 novel was recommended to me by the author of the next book in my list (thanks Sophie!) and quickly became a favourite read this year. Set in the monsoon season in Sri Lanka in 1980, this novel is about a young boy trying to find his place in the world, while falling in love with his Canadian cousin, to the backdrop of the school production of Othello.
This is a tale about family, friendship, sexuality, identity, loyalty, and first love. Selvadurai captures the atmosphere of a time and place perfectly and writes with heartbreaking honesty. It's available to buy now.
Out of the Blue
Sophie Cameron
Set in Edinburgh during the festival, when angels are falling from the sky (not figuratively), this book is about grief, love, friendship, obsession, and gives great instructions on how you might go about hiding an angel you who's fallen to earth. A beautiful novel that I can't recommend more – buy it now.
The Gloaming
Kirsty Logan
My final recommendation has to be included because everything Kirsty Logan does is exquisite. A magical tale of love and grief, full of fairy tales. The novel also explores family relationships and tensions, it gives a haunting portrayal of the ties that bring us home and those that push us away, and it delves deep into grief. A truly magical tale of love available to buy now.
I'll be posting again in the next few days my anticipated reads of 2019 – they won't all be new releases because older books deserve some love too, come back soon for more LGBTQ reads.


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COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) - Columbus police are looking for the person who stole a pickup truck, then crashed it near an apartment building.
The scene was at the VIP Apartments at the corner of Third Avenue South and Eighth Street South in Columbus.
The owner of the pickup truck says he was visiting his girlfriend and left his vehicle running. Police later found his pickup truck crashed near the apartment building.
The impact didn't damage the brick apartment building but did take out a bush and may have caused some damage to an air conditioning unit.
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The Irish Prison Service has launched a campaign to hire 288 new Recruit Prison Officers.
Applications are open until 3pm on the 22nd of February with 50 recruits expected to start training in autumn.
Prison Officers are the frontline staff who interact most with prisoners on a daily basis and as a result, have the potential to positively influence prisoners to engage in training, education, psychology and community in-reach services within the prison system.
To learn more about this job role click here.
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What is the Graduated Licencing Scheme?
The Graduated Licencing Scheme (GLS) is the process that must be followed to obtain a full drivers licence in South Australia.
The process involves the following stages:
- Learners permit
- P1 Provisional licence
- P2 Provisional licence
- Full licence
More information: www.mylicence.gov.sa.au and www.transport.sa.gov.au


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THE outstanding contribution of volunteers who support MonLife – Monmouthshire County Council's tourism, leisure, culture and youth services – was celebrated at Caldicot Castle.
MonLife has more than 200 volunteers of all ages who dedicate their time and skills to supporting the county council's attractions. Ninety of those volunteers attended the event and received certificates to recognise their hard work, dedication and commitment.
Cllr Richard John, cabinet member for MonLife, said: "Volunteering is a rewarding, fun and social way to help our community.
"I sincerely appreciate the tireless energy, time and commitment given by volunteers from across our county, all to improve people's lives and the communities in which they live."
At Caldicot Castle, some volunteers were singled out for individual awards.
Chloe Whatley won the Young Person Volunteer Award.
"Chloe is an inspirational young person who has gone over above of what is expected of her – she is constantly helping out and organising more activities for young people to do," MonLife's Tracey Thomas said. "She has bags of enthusiasm, confidence and is very inspiring to her fellow leaders."
Angela Bishop and Sue Hogan were joint winners of the Adult Volunteers Award. They have volunteered with the Countryside Service since 2010.
Ms Thomas said: "They are excellent walk leaders – not only are they knowledgeable, well-prepared and highly capable in all the practical aspects of leading walks, their care and support for people attending the walks is second to none."
The Monmouthshire Sports Leadership Academies, which work with young people in the county's secondary schools, won the Group Volunteers Award.
"It is really inspiring to see so many young people want to make a difference in their school and community. Every young leader is enthusiastic, conduct themselves in a professional and appropriate manner and are a huge asset to the school and communities of Monmouthshire," Ms Thomas said.
Path care Walking Group picked up the Environmental Volunteer Award for their work checking the county's walking trails.
"The terrain can be rough, muddy or overgrown, and the group has been out in all weather conditions," Ms Thomas said. "The group remains cheerful whatever the weather."
The Inspirational Volunteer award was shared by Harry and Eira Steggles, keen walkers who promote and maintain trails.
Ms Thomas said: "Eira and Harry are in their 80s and 90s now and are still volunteering.
"The fact that it's been a labour of love, and they have got a huge amount of enjoyment from it for many years, shines through and inspires others."
Bill Duke, a volunteer at Tintern's Old Station, won the Outstanding Volunteer Award.
"Bill turns up every Wednesday and is always looking for odd jobs he can do around the site to improve the visitor experience," Ms Thomas said. "Nothing is ever a problem and he is always willing to assist. He really is outstanding in his contribution and commitment, and has never missed a week."
Catherine Baker won the Above and Beyond Volunteer award.
Mrs Thomas said: "Catherine is an inspirational woman who is a great role model to her two young daughters and the community. She is selfless and gives so much of her own time to make sure her community is thriving."
Also recognised at Caldicot Castle were young people who had achieved 100 and 200 hours certificates as part of the Millennium Volunteers scheme.
To find out more about volunteering with Mon Life, contact Tracey Thomas at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 07818 016924.


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Dr. Mary Rauner, a Senior Research Associate at WestEd, is a guest contributor for the College Promise Campaign
College Promise programs are growing steadily across the country. The size, scope, and structure of these programs vary, but they all aim to help students get the education they need without taking on unmanageable student debt.
Nowhere has that growth been as rapid as in California, where there are currently more than 50 programs, the largest number in any state. In some states, like Tennessee and New York, the same eligibility requirements and program benefits are offered to all state residents. A different model evolved in the Golden State. Here, communities—mostly led by community colleges—combine state and private funding, allowing them the flexibility to respond to the unique economic and social needs of their community.
Building on its long history of ensuring that higher education in affordable for state residents, California College Promise legislation (AB19) was passed in 2018 and supplements another initiative underway since 1985, the recently renamed California Promise Grant.
In many California Promise programs, community leaders from education, government, business, and philanthropy are working together to provide a network of support and services to make college more affordable and to boost the number of students who start and complete a community college education. Programs also offer, and in some cases require, that students participate in academic and other student support service programs to guide their pathway to and through college.
Strengthening Student Support in LA County In addition to leading statewide convenings and providing resources to help California communities develop robust College Promise programs, the California College Promise Project (CCPP) at WestEd has teamed up with the California Community Foundation, UNITE-LA, and the Campaign for College Opportunity to support College Promise programs in Los Angeles County through the Promises That Count initiative that:
In California, and throughout the county, we know that students need more than financial support to make it to and through college to get the education and skills they need to support themselves and their families into the future. We know they need mentoring, advising and other support services to guide and help them as they work toward a college degree or technical certificate.
We also understand that College Promise programs are more effective when various sectors within communities come together to support students on their educational journey. The Promises That Count initiative demonstrates how community partners can work with the K-12, community college and four-year college and universities to support students.
There is much work to be done to ensure that programs in California:
Forthcoming research from the California College Promise Project shows that California College Promise stakeholders are optimistic about the positive impact of College Promise programs. The success of California's future college students looks promising given the state's vigorous commitment to support College Promise and the desire of leaders from business, education, government, and philanthropy to design robust and effective programs that ensure success for all of California's students.
That's good for students, families, and the economic vitality of California's communities.


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Covering Derby, Chesterfield, Ilkeston, Long Eaton, Swadlincote, Alfreton, Buxton, Belper, Dronfield, Ripley, Staveley, Glossop, Heanor, Bolsover, Eckington, Shirebrook, New Mills, Killamarsh, Matlock, Clay Cross.
Home to a large part of the Peak District national park, Derbyshire is a northern county including the well-known towns of Derby and Chesterfield. Derbyshire is also the backdrop to a large part of Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice.
Consultus carers and nurses are there for your loved ones who live in Derbyshire and may no longer be able to care for themselves. Our Derbyshire carers are on hand to assist with personal or medical needs and can liaise with medical professionals or coordinate any external medical appointments. Our live-in carers and nurses allow your loved one to continue living in their beloved homes with their comforts, family and pets around them.
cARE RESOURCES DERBYSHIRE
Below we have sourced a number of third party owned websites which may offer useful resources concerning care and the elderly in Derbyshire:
Derbyshire NHS Trust
Derbyshire Mind
- Sharing your home with a Consultus live-in nurse or a Consultus live-in carer means you can be properly cared for, in the place you most want to be.
- You may be surprised that live-in care can compare favourably to some care homes when it comes to cost.
- Our services are especially cost-effective for a couple who need assistance. And, live-in care means they get to stay together.
- Consultus want you to live the life you wish for, in your own homes, with your dearest at your side.
Since we were founded in 1962, our vision is 'people feel better at home'. Unlike residential care or a nursing home, you'll be able to carry on life as comfortably as possible. Having all the benefits of an experienced carer or nurse in your own home and with 100% attention on you or your family member. This service gives complete peace of mind to the entire family; we believe this is the best solution for your care needs.
Our Care Consultants and Nurse Co-ordinators, who grew up in the area, are familiar with the surroundings and have a good understanding of the healthcare professionals, services and infrastructure. Drawing from their experience they will match a suitable carer or nurse to your requirements.
With Consultus, you're offered the freedom to choose the model of care that best suits you.
Care at Home - Introductory live-in care model
For over 50 years, our successful self-employed model, Care at Home has been keeping the elderly safe and comfortable in their own homes. Our Care Consultants will introduce you to a self-employed carer who has been hand-picked by our team of consultants based on their relative healthcare experience and personal life skills. Many of our carers continue their training in our award-winning training centre which enhances their knowledge and understanding of the vital role of a live-in carer.
Will the carer cook, clean and undertake household chores?
The main role of a carer is client care and wellbeing, but they are also there to help with the smooth running of the home, so light housekeeping, laundry, cooking, driving and shopping duties are included in the domestic duties; each can be included where personal care needs allow.
Live-in Nursing
Live-in Nursing provides a specialist service for those who require 24/7 professional care by qualified registered nurses. Most of our live-in nurses have more than 20 years' nursing experience gained through varying healthcare services. Our Nurse Co-ordinators are also registered nurses who work from our head office and ensure they match the perfect nurse to your requirements. Working together, our nurses and nurse co-ordinators dedicate their time to you, providing not only professional care but also the invaluable companionship and emotional support.
The costs of live-in care and nursing
Every day we surprise clients with how affordable and cost-effective live-in care can be. There appears to be an opinion that live-in care is expensive and beyond a lot of people's reach. Our prices are transparent, we do not have any hidden costs. Live-in care is particularly cost effective for couples, meaning they can continue living together in their cherished homes - another benefit of live-in care and nursing.
The biggest benefits of live-in care and nursing are those that money can't buy: security in your own home, familiar surroundings, privacy, autonomy and independence, which provides the family with peace of mind.
Click here to view our Live-in Care and Nursing costs
Call us today for more information and let us know how we can help you.
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"We are very grateful for all you have done for my mother. Without Joan's careful support, my mother would have still been unable to socialise or go out and enjoy the outside world. A huge thank you to Joan, who spent much of the day and night supporting my mother." – BK


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If you have a high opinion of yourself and ideally you should, then you logically believe having more of 'your qualities' in the workplace is a good thing.
You're hard-working, ethical, caring, determined and communicative. And now that you think about it, you'd love to have an exact clone of yourself in every key position.
Frankly, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. Well, having those qualities present, not the cloning.
People work well with others they are "in agreement" with. It breeds harmony and a harmonious work space is often a very productive one.
So how could this approach be a problem for you?
If you are zeroing in on these specific qualities and overlooking other very positive qualities a candidate may bring. There's also the possibility your applicant may manifest your "great features" in his or her own individual way.
Your applicant may be very different from you and this may initially be off-putting. But these differences may not be critical to job performance. You could have a real diamond sitting in front of you who has a tremendous amount to contribute to your scene.
Focus on the value you believe this person will bring, and you'll always be moving in the right direction.
As the law varies in each area, please check with an attorney to ensure you are applying these tips within the law.
Watch our three minute video to see how we can help you hire the right people.


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User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (X11; U; Linux i686; en-GB; rv:1.7.8) Gecko/20050524 Fedora/1.0.4-4 Firefox/1.0.4
Description of problem:
Some KDE programs, like update, system-config-network, from kde 3.4.1 are broken with the libglade2 provided in FC4. My solution was to install libglade2-2.4.1-1.1.fc3.nr.i386.rpm but I still think it's a a bug that should be fixed with the libglade used for FC4
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
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Steps to Reproduce:
1. install kde 3.4.1 and the FC4/core glade2
2. start up2date or system-config-network
Actual Results: error message with undefined object in libglade
Expected Results: no error message
Additional info:
I have this exact same problem, but up2date and system-config-network are not
kde programs
I upgraded to FC4 from FC3, and the problem occurs with libglade2-2.5.1-2
the exact error message i get when running system-config-network is:
Component: system-config-network
Version: 1.3.26
Summary: TB8867138a system-config-network-gui:140:main:ImportError:
/usr/lib/libglade-2.0.so.0: undefined symbol: atk_relation_set_add_relation_by_type
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/usr/sbin/system-config-network-gui", line 140, in main
import gtk.glade
ImportError: /usr/lib/libglade-2.0.so.0: undefined symbol:
Local variables in innermost frame:
splash_window: None
splash: 0
NC_functions: <module 'netconfpkg.NC_functions' from
gnome: <module 'gnome' from
Thank you for the bug report. However, Fedora Project no longer maintains this
version of the product. Please upgrade to the latest version and open a new bug
if the problem persists.
The Fedora Legacy project (http://fedoralegacy.org/) maintains some older
releases, and if you believe this bug is interesting to them, please report the
problem against Fedora Legacy component


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Who Will Pay My Medical Bills?
Dealing with medical bills after an accident can be frustrating, especially if someone else is responsible for your injury. Should you use your personal injury protection (PIP) or "no-fault" coverage, or pay with the coverage you have through work? Shouldn't the insurance company of the at-fault driver pay your bills?
At Marder, Eskesen & Nass, Attorneys at Law, in Midtown Manhattan, we understand the medical and financial issues that you are facing. If you are concerned about medical bills after an accident, we offer a free initial consultation to explain your options and answer your questions.
What Are My Choices For Medical Coverage After A Car Accident?
New York is a no-fault accident state. That does not mean that fault is not important; it simply means that your own no-fault insurance, also known as PIP, will pay medical expenses and lost income up to a certain limit, regardless of who was at fault.
If another party was at fault and you suffer a serious injury that exhausts your no-fault benefits, you can seek compensation from that party's insurance company. However, the other insurance company will not pay medical bills as you incur them. It will issue a check after your claim is resolved. In the meantime, you will need to find another way to pay your medical bills.
The most important issue after an accident is to obtain medical care. That is important for two reasons: to get better and to document your injuries for the insurance company. Several medical care options may be available:
- Health coverage through your employer
- Private medical coverage
- Medicaid or Medicare
Often, you may need to pay back your insurance company once you receive a settlement or award from the at-fault party's insurance company. Our lawyers will work to ensure that you keep as much money in your pocket as possible.
What If I Don't Have Medical Coverage?
Some doctors will provide care in exchange for a lien on your recovery from your personal injury lawsuit.
What If I Was Injured In A Work-Related Car Accident?
If you were injured on the job, you are entitled to free medical care from workers' compensation. You may be eligible for additional compensation from the insurance company of the at-fault driver.
For More Information About Medical Care After An Accident
Need help paying medical bills after an accident? Call 800-588-1579 or complete our contact form to schedule a consultation with no cost or obligation.
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• Build skill using the CQ Assessment - the only tool to diagnose and develop Change Intelligence• Learn how to build the CQ of leaders you coach, teams you facilitate, and organizations you serve to execute successful, sustainable change• Receive the CQ Toolkit with dozens of reproducible action planning, coaching, training, and meeting facilitation materials• Access to the CQ Assessment for your clients/company at discounted rates• Become a member of the CQ Community of Practice to stay current and dialogue about intelligent best practices, case studies, and researchContact Us aboutCQ Certification!"The real-life case studies, interactive exercises, individual coaching and group facilitation action plans provided me a ton of value - way beyond what's in the book, and way more than I expected! I began using the new tools the very next day with my clients. They 'got' the simple yet powerful process right away, and within a month we're seeing amazing results!"
Want to ExperienceCQ in action andhear Barbara speak? Here are some upcoming public opportunities:
PMI MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAPTER SYMPOSIUMOctober 6, 2015MarylandPMI GLOBAL NORTH AMERICAN CONGRESSOctober 11-13, 2015Orlando, FloridaASSOCIATION OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALS (ACMP) MIDWEST CHAPTER FALL EVENT October 14, 2015Hoffman Estates, ILAUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET PRODUCT EXPO (AAPEX) November 2-5, 2015Las Vegas, NVORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK CHICAGO (ODNC) November 20,Elk Grove Village, ILWOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL WEBINAR (WITI) December 10,4-5 p.m. CT
PROJECT INSPIRATION KEYNOTEMay 13, 2016Stockholm, Sweden
How can I start building my Change Intelligence today?> Visit ChangeCatalysts.comand download two free chapters of the book. Check out our many case studies and client testimonials! > Read the except of Change Intelligence published inTraining MagazineWhat's my CQ?How can my team /organization develop our collective CQ to lead successful and sustainable change?Check out the CQ Certification Process, and email me at email@example.com to start your journey. Interested in having Barbara speak for your company or organization? Visit ChangeCatalysts.com/Speaking to learn more.
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• Constancy of purpose – focus on vision, mission, and values, and • Flexibility of process – evolving technologies, tactics, and techniques
Indeed, when I revisited I/N Tek and I/N Kote after two decades, the vision, mission, and values statements we drafted in the early '90s were still posted on the wall, in the office areas, operations pulpits, and maintenance rooms, throughout the mill – constancy of purpose. And, now there were employees who were children of the founding team members, upgraded technologies, and new business practices – flexibility of process. As a leader, do you pay attention to your organization's work culture? Work culture can seem an amorphous concept, beyond our intentional control. And yet, while not completely in our control, we can have a positive influence on our company culture, regardless of our position, tenure, or age. Here are some questions to ask yourself, as a leader committed to helping your organization be nimble, agile, and Change Intelligent into the future:
• Does your organization have a vision, mission, or values statement? If so, when is the last time you looked at it? Mentioned it to your team? Used it to guide decision-making and behaviors?• Do you periodically take a pulse of your culture? What is the level of engagement? Teamwork up, down, and across the organization? Commitment to strategic goals and objectives? • In what areas can we do better – where does our lofty rhetoric not match the reality of what it's like to work in our company on a day-to-day basis? On what topics would we benefit from engaging in tough conversations to get ourselves back on track, and in line with our espoused beliefs?
Change Intelligent leaders look to the past to honor collective history, look to the future to progress toward new horizons, and foster collaborative cultures to empower people to partner on the journey together.


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Westhaven School fails to raise final amount for sports hall
PUBLISHED: 08:39 04 October 2018
A special school in Uphill is 'disappointed' after failing to raise £300,000 to pay for a new sports hall.
Westhaven School, which caters for children with learning difficulties and physical disabilities, hit the £100,000 mark in June but failed to raise the final £50,000 it needed by July. Sports England would have contributed the remaining £150,000 had it been successful.
More: School appeals for help to raise final £50,000 for new sports hall.
PE teacher Tommy Barlow said: "We have all worked really hard and have raised an amazing and huge amount of money – £120,000.
"Unfortunately this is not enough. We need nearly £300,000.
"We are also proud to have got that far but clearly disappointed to fall at the final hurdle."
Pupils have no dedicated sports hall for PE lessons and staff use one hall for PE, assemblies and lunchtimes. The changing rooms are also not fit for purpose.
The school has come up with an alternative plan to improve facilities for pupils, which includes extending and refurbishing the changing rooms and installing artificial grass.
Mr Barlow said: "We do have a plan B – which, while not as breath-taking as our sports hall project, will still have a massive impact on our pupils' lives. It is significantly cheaper too.
"The first part of the plan is to extend and refurbish our changing rooms so for the first time in over a decade all our pupils will be able to change in a proper changing room for their PE lessons instead of having to use classrooms.
"The second part is to cover the area where the hall was going to be built and its immediate surroundings with artificial grass so our pupils can use it in all weathers. At the moment we cannot use the area for about 50 per cent of the year as it is waterlogged/muddy.
"This will mean pupils will have more space to play and do sport. If there is any money left over, we would use it to install swings for our younger pupils."
The school will inform its contributors of the change of plans so they can be refunded if they wish – before pushing ahead with the project.
Mr Barlow added: "We ask everyone who has helped so far to stay with us. We have the opportunity to really make a difference to the quality of these young people's lives."
The school is looking for building firms keen to help.


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Springbank Flowers wow at Bride: The Wedding Show at Tatton Park
Posted on 6th February 2019
Show sponsor Springbank Flowers took its fine art approach to floristry to the next level at Bride: The Wedding Show at Tatton Park 2019, wowing all our visitors at Bride: The Wedding Show at Tatton Park last weekend.
Celebrating its 30th year in business, Springbank Flowers – based in Manchester – created an extra special display at Bride: The Wedding Show at Tatton Park from February 2-3.
Transforming the Springbank branding from white to black, the floristry business showcased a spellbinding table arrangement contained within dark walls and lit by statement chandeliers.
An abundant table centrepiece played out in a colour palette of deep berry shades, accented with metallic cutlery and opulent seating. An overhanging canopy of foliage further set the mood and created a sense of magic and enchantment.
Led by creative director, Anna-Liisa Evans, the brand vision was executed perfectly and the stand provided the perfect introduction to Springbank Flowers for brides- and grooms-to-be.
Anna-Liisa said: "With 30 years of experience under our belt, our gamble of turning white into black has been brilliantly received."
Welcoming thousands of visitors across two days, Bride: The Wedding Show at Tatton Park was a resounding success and gave couples the chance to connect in person with lots of North West-based businesses. The show returns in 1-2 February 2020.
Couples looking for further wedding inspiration are invited to attend Bride: The Wedding Fair at The Mere Golf Resort and Spa on Sunday 17th March. Register for your FREE tickets today


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Join us on 30 Mar at 25 Ann Siang Road as we celebrate the richness of Cantonese literary heritage, and learn more about this historic neighbourhood! Be regaled by street story-teller Kong with tales of Ann Siang past and present; relive memories of listening to master Cantonese storyteller Lee Dai Sor with a live Cantonese performance by his disciple Mdm Lee Swee Har; and be swept away by an exciting performance of the traditional art form of 'face-changing'.
Performance Schedule:
8.10pm - 8.25pm
25 Ann Siang Hill
Singapore 069705
Category // Open House
Plan your personalized tour at the Singapore Heritage Fest 2019 by saving your favourite programmes and events through logging in MYFAV with facebook


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I give this concealer 3/5 thumbs up. I like it!
With the news that Revlon is now available in Germany, lets celebrate with a Review on one of its products. Starting with the packaging of this Colorstay Concealer, I would say it is O.K. but the applicator could be better. It applies too much at once. The concealer has a light liquid like consistency which blends well, very lightly almost seamlessly. I like that about it because I do not like heavy make up. It gives light coverage. If you like heavy coverage then this might not be for you, or if you like very creamy thick concealers, this is not the thing. I also do not think it is the best at covering imperfections. It works very well with my broken capillaries but not so well on blemishes. It is very illuminating, it brightens up the complexion, so I find it great for the under eye area. It also works well on redness to even out.
Would I buy it again? Yes


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Prepare for remarkable silence. Bose's famed QuietComfort wired headphones now extends wirelessly with the new QuietComfort 35 ("QC35") around-ear and QuietControl 30 ("QC30") in-ear headphones. The QC35 is available now for MYR1,890 while the QC330 will be available for pre-order in September 2016.
QuietComfort 35
The new QC35 offers the best noise cancellation available anywhere—regardless of whether wired or wired. It features microphones inside and outside the earcups. These mics helps the QC35 to 'sense,' measure and cancel out unwanted noise. They send out a precise, equal and opposite signal to each ear. This happens in a fraction of a millisecond.
So, whether you're in a car, train, plane or walking in the city at rush hour, you can hear your music clearly with the unique Bose QuietComfort technology.
Additionally, a custom-engineered Bluetooth system ensures a strong and consistent connection at all times.
The QC35 delivers up top 20 hours of battery life form its built-in lithium ion battery. Flight from Hong Kong to New York? No problem.
The design is every bit Bose—understated, elegant, minimalistic. Build and finish are fantastic, delivering a lightweight, rugged headphones with legendary Bose comfort.
QuietControl 30
The QC30 features unmatched noise cancellation with its advanced wireless in-ear design. It also sports a new, robust Bluetooth system that works well in changing surroundings.
Diminutive it may be, but the QC30 headphones feature tiny earbuds that house six microphones and a sleek neckband. The great thing is, the QC30 puts you in charge of noise cancellation control.
Whether you need complete isolation from noise when you're working, or if you need awareness when you're walking in the busy street, you choose the level of noise cancellation.
The QC30 lets you dial up or dial down, and not on or off, without changing your music volume.
These pair of headphones support up to 10 hours of juice and feature StayHear+ tips—the often imitated Bose innovation that deliver unmatched fit and comfort for your ears.
Bose Connect App
The free Bose Connect app lets you connect, manage and switch between devices, update software and more. You can also use it to level up or down on the QC30's noise cancellation feature. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
Pricing and availability
The QuietComfort 35 comes in Black and Silver and retails for MYR1,890. It is available for purchase at www.atlasestore.my as well as all Atlas showrooms—Wisma Bentley Music, Mutiara Damansara, The Gardens Mall, and Straits Quay Mall, Penang.
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The following artists are my good friends who use my equipments and help my innovative work to test my new prototypes to achieve better and better quality. Thank you guys!
The performers Valerie Ann Sealey and Steve Joshua Dyffort founded Solstix in the year 2003, when they decided to combine their skills to aim for a new innovative masterpiece.Their professional training includes modern and classical dance, pantomime and partner acrobatics taken in Berlin, and circus skills at the "Beijing International Art School" in China. The duo have been known since for their excellence in technical innovations in contact staff and fire shows.Also available are mesmerising solo acts with aerial silk, crystal ball juggling and/or special tailored ensemble shows. Currently they are based in Berlin, Germany and performing internationally. solstix.de
The so-called LOOOOPies are based in Berlin and live from fireshows and performing arts. They also teach workshops and perform all over the world.
In the year 2003 Linda Farkas founded with other artists Magma Firetheater . Since 2005 she represents Magma Firetheater alone. On one hand she is one of the best contact staff player combining dance and juggling together, on the other hand she is known as a very talented fire costume designer .
She is the "main dreamer" and director of several new circus scene collaboration with Firebirds and other artists to create a unique fusion with movement theater and contemporary fire and visual arts.
From almost the beginning she plays with props as contact staff , double staff, hula hoop, poi and fans from GORA.
"My work focuses on the world of staff manipulation. So far I explored this world in about 350 performances. Mostly in entertainment fields, some theatrical work and a tiny bit of traditional circus.
My base is the development & research of manipulation technique trough improvisations and a theoretical approach. The object design is essential. It enables technique to grow into clear pictures on stage.
Gora is a strong partner in fire equipment design. His knowledge and skill in manipulating fire tools, leads to his playful designs. Strong tools for personal expression."
MCP (Meghan Claire Pike)
"I have been travelling the world teaching object manipulation and performing for the past 8 years, from Japan to Australia, America, Russia and Europe. Currently I am researching new forms of club manipulation and working on combining contemporary dance and illusional forms of street dance with my object manipulation skills.
I still enjoy contact staff most of all but I am trying to add elements of story and physical theatre to my performances to make them more powerful and moving. Virtuosity is one thing, but leaving a lasting impression is more powerful I think.
My staff is probably my best friend, I've known it for years and I am careful to choose who I let play with it. Gora would be the one person I would trust to create a duplicate of it." mcp.firestaff.net
Valery Imus
"I have been juggling for some years now. But my vision of juggling changed in 2007 when I discovered club swinging and the graphical side of it.
Since then I never ceased to look for new shapes and new patterns to draw in space with clubs. I love club swinging because it gives me much more freedom than "classical" juggling.
I particularly like it with fire, due to the visual effects that it creates on the audience.
I choose Gora's Magnetic Swings, because simply it is the Best!
Not ready to give that up! :)"
Thoum Lacoste
"I'm a young photographer from France that began taking fire shots 5 years ago. This was my first main theme and it remains a massive part of my work as a photographer.
This shot is a kind of lucky strike, it was taken on stage and I had never seen that kind of fire stick before. It gots to be shot like a firebreathing flame to keep all the texture in the magma, and it was very suprising. I just had the time to set my camera to capture this picture.
One of the greatest aspects of fire photography is that, most of the time, what you see on your screen is nothing you could imagine at the instant you're pressing the trigger.
You just set the controls to entend to capture something that nobody, even yourself, can see when it arrives, and you're sometimes amazed by what has just happened." www.thoum.fr


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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is making changes that will impact CLTS waiver providers and participants, including:
-Eliminating wait lists by December 31, 2018, for services in the CLTS Waiver Program that is increasing the number of children enrolled in the program.
-Establishing statewide rates for supports and services in the CLTS Waiver Program.
CMS outlined the following guidelines for creating the statewide rate-setting methodology.
The waiver must describe:
1) The rate-setting methodology used for each waiver service.
2) How the state exercises financial oversight to ensure that rates are determined and paid in accordance with a uniform methodology that ensures consistent rate structure for each specific service.
3) How the state solicits public comment on rate determination methods.
4) How information about payment rates is made available to waiver participants.
5) Whether this rate determination method is used for determining self-directed budgets or if some other method is used and applied consistently to each waiver participant.
Services Included in Rate-Setting Initiative:
* Case management, Child care, Community integration services
* Counseling and therapeutic services, Daily living skills training
* Day services, Financial management services, Mentoring
* Nursing services, Respite, Supported employment
* Supportive home care, Transportation
-Implementing an online CLTS Waiver Provider Directory, available to the general public to search for program providers.
Welcome to the newly designed FSRC Website that went live in May 2018. Thank you to all of our 2017 donors and in-kind contributors, click for full list.
Transitions to Family Care and IRIS – starting in February 2018 we have said goodbye to 92 young adults who have transitioned from the CLTS Waiver to Family Care, Family Care Partnership or IRIS. See our Resource Center for more information on Family Care and IRIS options. We wish everyone much success as they enter this next phase of their life. We will continue to transition young adults to the adult service system as they reach their 18th birthday.
Governor Walker's 2017-19 Biennial Budget includes funding to eliminate the wait list for the Children's Long Term Support (CLTS) waiver program. Children continue to be removed from the wait list on a first come-first serve basis, and FSRC is one of the entities that is actively bringing children off the wait list to meet this goal.
Heidi Rossiter
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If you've been on the Ideal Protein Diet for awhile, you know that it works. You know that by following the protocol you can achieve great results - and fast. Of course, success comes at a price, and when you started Ideal Protein, you said goodbye to many of your favorite foods.
I've been on the protocol for over 6 months now, and I have gotten pretty good at figuring out how to make fake versions of my favorite treats, using the Ideal Protein foods or things I already have around the house. This week, though, I think my life has totally changed. This week, I discovered how to have bread on Phase One.
Phase One Compatible Potato Bread
You'll need:
1 packet Ideal Protein Potato Puree
3 oz. cold water
Do this:
In your shaker or a small bowl/cup, stir together the water and the contents of the Potato Puree packet. Do not use the shaker with the metal ball, as this will create a thick-ish batter that will get stuck in the metal shaker spring.
Preheat a non-stick skillet to medium-high, spritz lightly with olive oil.
Pour the batter into the pan and spread out to a thin pancake.
Let cook for 1-3 minutes, until golden brown on one side and dry at the edges.
Flip, and cook for 1-3 minutes on the other side.
If you use a little more water, you'll end up with a thinner, larger piece of flatbread that's great for wraps. If you use a little less, you'll end up with a thicker piece of bread that's perfect for sandwiches.
Each piece of bread counts as one IP food for the day, so make sure you account for that in your daily log.
It is a total game changer, and so versatile! Try it at home and you may never go back to regular bread again!


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A new website has launched looking for candidates to apply for the job of government porn censor. The New Government Jobs website offers the chance to get paid all day to look at porn. We know what you're thinking: This is your dream job, right?
Well, umm, unfortunately it's a parody created by the Open Rights Group to raise awareness of how wildly implausible and stupid the government's plans are for the forthcoming the Digital Economy Bill.
The proposed law will force porn websites to verify the age of users - the upshot of which is that the it will require the BBFC to attempt to classify all of the porn on the internet (!). The even scarier thing for digital rights activists is that if websites refuse to comply, the BBFC will then ISPs to block non-compliant websites.
The website features a number of amusing videos featuring a government recruiter outlining what the "job" entails. The launch has been timed to coincide with the bill entering committee stage - about half way through the bill's passage to becoming law.
"The Government's proposals could leave millions of UK citizens vulnerable to Ashley Madison style hacks", warns Open Rights Group executive director Jim Killock, who adds that "To make their plans work, they would need to classify and block thousands and thousands of legal websites. This is the online equivalent of painting the Forth Road Bridge and while these proposals might create jobs for the BBFC, they are unlikely to stop tech savvy teens from viewing pornography."
The broader impact is that the law could pave the way for the same technology or legal framework being used against other types of website, and the ORG has launched a petition urging the government not to censor legal content. At the time of writing it has received almost 20,000 signatures.


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Image Operations are steps performed by SPIR-V image instructions, where
those instructions which take an
OpTypeImage (representing a
VkImageView) or
OpTypeSampledImage (representing a
VkSampler) pair) and texel coordinates as
operands, and return a value based on one or more neighboring texture
elements (texels) in the image.
Texel is a term which is a combination of the words texture and element. Early interactive computer graphics supported texture operations on textures, a small subset of the image operations on images described here. The discrete samples remain essentially equivalent, however, so we retain the historical term texel to refer to them.
SPIR-V Image Instructions include the following functionality:
OpImageSample* and
OpImageSparseSample* read one or more
neighboring texels of the image, and filter
the texel values based on the state of the sampler.
ImplicitLod in the name
determine the level of detail
used in the sampling operation based on the coordinates used in
neighboring fragments.
ExplicitLod in the name
determine the level of detail
used in the sampling operation based on additional coordinates.
Proj in the name apply homogeneous
projection to the coordinates.
OpImageFetch and
OpImageSparseFetch return a single texel of
the image.
No sampler is used.
Gather and
Gather read
neighboring texels and return a single component of
OpImageRead (and
OpImageSparseRead) and
OpImageWrite read
and write, respectively, a texel in the image.
No sampler is used.
Dref in the name apply
depth comparison on the texel
Sparse in the name additionally return a
sparse residency code.
Images are addressed by texel coordinates. There are three texel coordinate systems:
OpImageSparseRead, and
OpImageWrite instructions use integer texel
Other image instructions can use either normalized or unnormalized texel
coordinates (selected by the
unnormalizedCoordinates state of the
sampler used in the instruction), but there are
limitations on what operations, image
state, and sampler state is supported.
Normalized coordinates are logically
converted to unnormalized as part of
image operations, and certain steps are
only performed on normalized coordinates.
The array layer coordinate is always treated as unnormalized even when other
coordinates are normalized.
Normalized texel coordinates are referred to as (s,t,r,q,a), with the coordinates having the following meanings:
r: Coordinate in the third dimension of an image.
The coordinates are extracted from the SPIR-V operand based on the
dimensionality of the image variable and type of instruction.
Proj instructions, the components are in order (s, [t,] [r,] q)
with t and r being conditionally present based on the
Dim of the image.
For non-
Proj instructions, the coordinates are (s [,t] [,r] [,a]), with
t and r being conditionally present based on the
Dim of the image and a
being conditionally present based on the
Arrayed property of the image.
Projective image instructions are not supported on
Arrayed images.
Unnormalized texel coordinates are referred to as (u,v,w,a), with the coordinates having the following meanings:
Only the u and v coordinates are directly extracted from the
SPIR-V operand, because only 1D and 2D (non-
Arrayed) dimensionalities
support unnormalized coordinates.
The components are in order (u [,v]), with v being conditionally
present when the dimensionality is 2D.
When normalized coordinates are converted to unnormalized coordinates, all
four coordinates are used.
Integer texel coordinates are referred to as (i,j,k,l,n), and the
first four in that order have the same meanings as unnormalized texel
They are extracted from the SPIR-V operand in order (i, [,j], [,k],
[,l]), with j and k conditionally present based on the
of the image, and l conditionally present based on the
Arrayed property
of the image.
n is the sample index and is taken from the
Sample image operand.
For all coordinate types, unused coordinates are assigned a value of zero.
The Texel Coordinate Systems - For the example shown of an 8x4 texel two dimensional image.
Normalized texel coordinates:
Unnormalized texel coordinates:
Integer texel coordinates:
Also shown for linear filtering:
The Texel Coordinate Systems - For the example shown of an 8x4 texel two dimensional image.
Texel coordinates as above. Also shown for nearest filtering:


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The Concept2 Skierg is a massively misunderstood piece of equipment. Which is a shame, because it's one of the very best tools we have at our disposal.
Instead of just leaving it in the corner collecting dust and using it as a hanging rack for bands, perhaps dust it off and pull it out for the best workout of all: a skierg team relay!
The videos below will teach you everything you need to know about skierg technique.


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Houston IVF Announces Its New Name and Brand Identity
The rebrand better reflects the center's 17-year partnership with CCRM, a network of 10 centers across the United States and Canada. The center's same physicians and providers you know and respect will continue to offer exceptional care.
CCRM is a world-class pioneer of fertility care offering families the fastest path to the healthiest baby.


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Fellow Microsoft MVP and friend Steve Endow has released a FANTASTIC replacement for the transaction search windows for PM and RM in Dynamics GP.
I will be posting a more detailed write up on this post soon but in the mean time, here is the link to his post for instructions, etc… it's FAST AND FREE!!
Here is the link:
Thanks for reading!
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Microsoft MVP, Business Applications


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Dear SOS: I am utterly obsessed with the curried chickpeas at Joan's on Third. They are the best curried chickpeas I've ever had. Every time I go there I order them as part of the salad trio (a selection of three salads from their daily specials on the marketplace menu). I should know by now that I should order just the chickpeas because they're all I ever want to eat (well, that and a number of things from the bakery).
Lauren Burchett
Los Angeles
Dear Lauren: The curry blend in this recipe gives an otherwise simple salad wonderful depth and robust flavor. Coriander and cumin lend fragrant earthiness, with a little cayenne pepper added for a hint of heat. The caramelized onions add richness, and the cilantro and lemon juice brighten the salad nicely, distinguishing the flavors. You can make it in advance; this is one salad that improves with an hour or two of chilling time.
Curried chickpeas
Total time: 20 minutes, plus cooling time
Servings: 4
Note: Adapted from Joan's on Third
1/2 cup diced onions
4 teaspoons best-quality olive oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
1. In a large saute pan heated over medium-high heat, saute the onion in the olive oil until deep golden and crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic and lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the chickpeas, cilantro and lemon juice and continue to stir to develop the flavors, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with one-fourth teaspoon salt, or to taste.
4. Cool the salad, then transfer it to a container, cover and refrigerate until chilled before serving, at least 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning and lemon juice as desired. This makes just over 3 cups salad.
Each of 4 servings: 238 calories; 9 grams protein; 37 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams fiber; 6 grams fat; 1 grams saturated fat; 0 mg. cholesterol; 2 grams sugar; 276 mg. sodium.


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Tips to writing a good cover letter
When submitting a cover letter it's easy to fall into the trap of writing a lengthy letter that reads like your resume in essay form. Instead, take a look at these tips to help your cover letter stand out from the rest.
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Tag Archives: April Fools Day
Happy Mothers Day!
I hope my tongue in prune juice smothers If I belittle dogs and mothers. – Ogden Nash God could not be everywhere, so he invented mothers. – Yiddish Proverb My own personal mother was frugal, and proud of it. When … Continue reading
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Wales has long been referred to as the land of song.
From Sir Tom Jones to Dame Shirley Bassey and Katherine Jenkins to Bryn Terfel, we've produced some of the world's finest musical talents.
And it seems that Wales under-20s were determined to show that the country's up and coming rugby stars know a thing or two when it comes to busting out a tune.
Jason Strange's men started the defence of their Six Nations title with an impressive 27-5 victory over Italy in Milan on Friday night.
And they celebrated in a way the Welsh know only too well.
The entire squad huddled together in the changing rooms at the Stadio Giovanni Mari before belting out a stunning rendition of Ben E. King's Stand By Me to celebrate their success.
And it's safe to say the fans loved it.
Here's hoping we hear a few more songs through the rest of the tournament.


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Benham, Professor Peter P
Peter was a School Prefect, Captain of his House and a 1st XV Colour. He did his National Service in the Royal Air Force and when that ended he took a place at Queen's University, Belfast rather than wait another year for his place at Cambridge. He gained a 1st Class degree in Mechanical Engineering and stayed on a further year to carry out research for which he was awarded an M.Sc.
Peter then worked for three years with Vickers Armstrong (Aircraft) before returning to academic life at Imperial College, London, where he lectured on Applied Mathematics and he was awarded with a Ph.D. for his research.
In 1963 Peter returned to Queen's University as a senior lecturer, and he was promoted to the second chair of Mechanical Engineering in 1970. Six years later he was appointed to the chair of Aeronautical Engineering, where he developed close relations with the industry, particularly Short Bros.
Before retiring in 1989 he served three years as Dean of the faculty of Engineering and a further three years as senior-pro-chancellor. He was a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and the Institute of Mechanical Engineering.