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Global energy services and technology company (AGR) has signed a SaaS (Software as a Service) contract with Dana Gas PJSC to supply the latest version of its P1 software in Egypt.
The P1 software helps users to improve the accuracy of well time and cost modeling and can be applied to all drilling and well related operations, including completions and interventions.
Earlier this year, AGR launched a cloud-based version of its bespoke probabilistic time and cost modeling software, contributing to the digitization of working processes of global E&P companies.
P1 is to be implemented on Dana Gas operated North El Arish (Block-6) concession area in Nile Delta with the first exploration well spud in fourth quarter of 2017 or the first quarter of 2018.
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What follows is a dark and macabre path of this young woman's morbid fascination that brings her face to face with a malicious serial killer.
Co-starring William Baldwin and priduced by Quentin Tarantino, this wickedly dark comedy-thriller is sure to entice fans of the eccentric.
No persons under 16 (Violence)
85 minutes
|William Baldwin, Angela Jones, Bruce Ramsay, Mel Gorham, Lois Chiles, Daisy Fuentes, Barry Corbin
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1. Villa Lavaux
Boasting a garden, Villa Lavaux features accommodation in Grandvaux with free WiFi and mountain views. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a terrace. The bed and breakfast is equipped with a flat-screen TV.
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Located 500 metres from the main ski lift, in the resort of Haute Nendaz, Chalet Grand Loup is a modern luxury chalet that overlooks the impressive Rhone Valley. It includes an outdoor hot tub and free WiFi.
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By Jed Lanyon
Hearth Galleries' newest exhibition Strong Men Young Warriors explores the roles, responsibilities and qualities of manhood in Aboriginal culture.
Gallery director Christine Joy said, "This exhibition wants to celebrate men and masculinity… There is a range of different ways that the art tells stories about men's qualities of steadfastness, strength, determination, courage and caring."
One of the features of the exhibition includes shields created by local Indigenous teenagers.
"They have been collaborating as a group called Young Warriors with Ralph Hume from Yarra Ranges Council. Ralph teaches them about making and using traditional tool and weapons," Ms Joy said.
Young Warriors is a group where young men build strength and reliance through culture and identity.
"These young men have become strongly connected to country through these sorts of activities," Ms Joy said.
Mr Hume said he had been working with some of the young men since they were in primary school.
"It's more than just the shields that are being made. This is about culture, this is about integrity, this is about their manhood… Part of what these shields are about is their identity and their role as Aboriginal men."
Mr Hume, a Yorta Yorta man, said that each shield had been created or repurposed from logs that had already been cut or trees that had fallen.
"In a European and colonial context, there has been so much taken away from our men and their roles and their responsibilities."
Mr Hume said he hopes the exhibition will help to remove the stigma associated with young Aboriginal men, one that comes from a deficit model, while celebrating their roles and responsibilities.
"Our men have roles and responsibilities; they are great carers, lovers of land and family and responsibility. What we teach our young fellas is what was taught to me and the legacies passed down from our older people in that there are three businesses. There's women's business, there's men's business and then there is family business.
"Family business is everything. In our families we have structure and roles and responsibility and that's what these shields represent for these young fellas."
Due to the state government's announcement regarding the temporary shutdown of non-essential services, Hearth Galleries and the exhibition will be closed to the public.
For more information about the exhibition and Hearth Galleries, visit: https://www.christinejoycuration.com.au/hearth-galleries.html.


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Rolling Hills, Cafe's at all the small towns, vineyards, orchards, grazing lands and Forest sections. This route is deliberately off the main roads and all roads are sealed, scenic and not frequented by vehicles. There are no challenging sections at the speed limit. Allow a relaxed day.
Gentle run with fuel for you and your bike, bit of scenery. Even run in reverse as well
A nice day right turn iconic little pub in the middle of nowhere
Nice ride to see the southwest
Interesting pillion ride
Starting just off the Gt Northern by the bottle shop on Hadrill road, head up into the hills for some magnificent views and some nice big straights. Get some speed up on Lancewood Ave to enjoy the steep sweeping down hill leading to plenty of twisties on Obrien Rd Be aware for the old bill/cameras around that area and the stretch to Toodyay. Once there you can step off and rest your bum grab a brew and treat yourself to a pie from the Bakery. Then off to chittering along Julimar. Ending back on the Gt Northern at the picnic spot in Bullsbrook.Just watch for roos, stupid pigeons and the odd bit if loose gravel. Enjoy.
Mix of a Bends and Straights. ONeils and Chittering with Toodyay for good measure. A good run from the Northern Suburbs
Good road, with some nice scenery and features.
A good run, watch out for the road edges of gravel and honky nuts, can give you a moment or two if not paying attention
2017 Augusta poker run by the Rogue Riders Australia
This event is an annual event to raise funds for our 4 legged friend, this year it's been hosted by Hardnfast SMC Westcoast.
Mostly open high speed.
Coastal ride then back through to Capel, Boyanup and Dardanup to sample cold beers.
Starting in Rockingham then Dwellingup Williams Narrogin and onto the Muntadgnin pub where you can stay the night or push on via Merridin and great eastern highway back to Rockingham........if your keen for the milage
A multi day ride around the south west of Australia. Take your time and soak up the scenery and peace.
A day run from Rockingham to the Greenhills Inne for lunch and then backroads home to Rockingham
Trip to Wave Rock
Scenic ride from BUNBURY to York Northam, Toodyay and back to Bullsbrook and then home to Bunbury
Nice mix of scenic back roads and highways
This ride entails riding through tight roads some slippery visibility can be reduced recommended cruising speed
Nice 2 hour ride
Good fun minor road, road surface not all perfect but good enough to enjoy
About 400kms of mostly well sealed section through historical towns suitable for all bikes. A nice mix of forested sections and faster open parts. This tour is a combination of roads favoured by local bikers and starts by travelling east of Perth towards the historic town of York on the Great Eastern Hwy. This a nice road for bikers with some good curves and some interesting scenery. After York the route takes us to Northam where it meanders along nicely next to the Avon river. From Toodyay we carry on north into the Julimar state forest and on to Karakin (keep an eye out for Kangaroos) The main road then twists its way southward past Two Rocks and near the sea down to Perth again where it finishes.
A quick blast around the district for a counter meal at either Walkaway, Dongara or Mingenew, depends which way you're going.
Each leg has it's own characteristics. From straights, to flat weaving corners to highway running.
Cruiser or sports bike, fun both ways.
A long trip, best done with a good support vehicle. We did it with a group of 13 bikes, 2 going two up and a truck with hiab and two crew. Cost was minimal as everything was pooled.
Plenty of opportunity to deviate off the road, split into groups, blow the cobwebs out, spend time in any location, heaps of good roadside camping spots, lots of bike friendly tourist parks and a general sense of welcome everywhere we went.
10500km of perfect cruising roads if the journey and not the destination is your thing.
Generally fuel isn't an issue if you can get 250km plus (mainly from Pt Augusta through to the NT border). 190km furthest between fuel stops on the Nullabour. Broome to Sandfire is the only issue coming around the Northwest.
Didn't see one highway patrol vehicle the whole time, and wildlife was few and far between (mainly due to good winter rains keeping the local fauna in the bush). Daylight riding only and the cows up north are pretty docile as they're only interested in lying in the shade.
We left early August and into September. The weather was clear and sunny the whole way. A bit chilly across the Nullarbour but turning left at Pt Augusta and it only gets warmer. Dry riding 90% of the way as we were just ahead of the heat and the wet season build up. Recommend taking a chainsaw for the first 4000km.
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BENEFITING: The Children's Room
ORGANIZER: The Children's Room
EVENT: Boston Marathon 2014
EVENT DATE: Apr 21, 2014
Dear Friends and Family,
It is hard to believe that Ron has been gone 10 years. All of our lives are full speed ahead on a path that at times we stumble down and other times walk steadily across and in my case run! No matter what we do, time doesn't stop as our children grow into young adults taking with them the values that we impart and making their own path, we have enriched our lives with new endeavors and surrounded ourselves with friends old and new. We have friends and family who have encountered struggles and through the years lost those near and dear to us and yet we continue to embrace life, celebrating the special moments, the small achievements and each and every day. Through it all Ron is with us every step of the way, unchanged and forever etched into our hearts.
Now I am about to embark on my 7th Marathon, training with my dear friends and running partners Kelly and Terri. For five years I ran for Dana Farber but last year decided to run for The Children's Room, the place that helped my oldest Arielle and the place that I am honored to be on the board of – it is a special place that provides support and hope for children, teens and their families who have lost a parent or a sibling.
We didn't finish last year, stopped in our tracks at mile 25 after the senseless bombings. We were the lucky ones and for that I am so very grateful. So this year I run for the children, teens and families who walk through the doors of The Children's Room, for my marathon teammates who carry their loved ones in their hearts as they train, in memory of my friends Kristin and Peter and my father. I run for all of you who have supported me over the years – my incredible friends who have entered my life at different stages, my cherished family and I run for Arielle, Andy, Sydney and Teddy – you are my gifts and as always Ron is there, the wind at my back, always making me laugh and reminding me that through the challenges, life is to be cherished.
Please consider a small donation to TCR and please forward along names of individuals you would like me to carry marathon day so that they may cross the finish line with me this year!
Love and hugs and Stay Warm today!!
The Team: $160,349 TOTAL RAISED SO FAR
Donor Comments
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Albert Curtis Williams, Plaintiff-appellant, v. Larry Huffman, Warden, Augusta Correctional Center, P. Bird,law Librarian, Augusta Correctional Center,defendants-appellees, 940 F.2d 654 (4th Cir. 1991)Annotate this Case
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, at Roanoke. James C. Turk, Chief District Judge. (CA-90-425-R)
Albert Curtis Williams, appellant pro se.
Jeanette Dian Rogers, Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Richmond, Va., for appellees.
W.D. Va.
Before DONALD RUSSELL and NIEMEYER, Circuit Judges, BUTZNER, Senior Circuit Judge.
Albert Curtis Williams appeals the partial summary dismissal of his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action. We dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
Under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 this Court has jurisdiction over appeals from final orders. A final order is one which disposes of all issues in dispute as to all parties. It "ends the litigation on the merits and leaves nothing for the court to do but execute the judgment." Catlin v. United States, 324 U.S. 229, 233 (1945).
As the order appealed from is not a final order, it is not appealable under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. The district court has not directed entry of final judgment as to particular claims or parties under Fed. R. Civ. P. 54(b), nor is the order appealable under the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 1292. Finally, the order is not appealable as a collateral order under Cohen v. Beneficial Industrial Loan Corp., 337 U.S. 541 (1949).
Finding no basis for appellate jurisdiction, we dismiss the appeal as interlocutory. We dispense with oral argument because the facts and legal contentions are adequately presented in the materials before the Court and argument would not aid the decisional process.


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As the summer rapidly approaches, you will hear lots of talk about getting beach ready. Whilst we are all concerned about what we look like in a bikini, the most important thing that you need to consider is your skin.
Summer is great for giving us a nice glow, but it needs a special type of skincare to keep it healthy and beautiful. The weather changes throughout the year and so does our skin, but for some reason many of us don't see the need to change our skincare. This is actually really important to make sure that what you are using is as effective as possible and you keep your skin looking and feeling great.
Sun Protection
It seems obvious, but sun protection should be the most important factor in your summer skincare regime. Instead of just applying it on holiday, work it into your daily routine to make it a healthy habit. When the sun is at its strongest, you should be applying sunscreen with a high SPF, but you can also find a number of skincare products that have SPF included in them. Just like when you are on holiday, you need to reapply your SPF throughout the day, and products like the Brush On Block are a great way to do this on the go and even over the top of make-up. We stock Brush On Block in the salon so pop in and try it.
What goes on inside your body shows on the outside. It is important for the health of your body that you drink plenty of water when it's warm, but good hydration is also good for your skin, so make sure you always have a bottle of water handy to keep you topped up.
During the winter, you need a thicker, heavier moisturiser for the hard work it needs to do, but during the summer months you can lighten up a bit. Choose something that feels comfortable on your skin when it starts getting warm, and make sure it is packed full of hydrating ingredients.
We know that we need antioxidants in our food, but did you know that you need them in your skincare too? A high-grade antioxidant product containing vitamin C or polyphenols is the ideal way to protect your skin from pollutants
It can take forever to find the perfect shade of foundation, but don't forget that during the summer you are likely to pick up a bit of colour, so you might need a different foundation that is a shade or two darker.
Professional Advice
Your skin is as unique as you are, so there is no single perfect skincare regime for everyone. If you are unsure what you should be using, pop in and see us for a skin consultation and we can point you in the direction of the perfect skincare for you. Book an appointment online or call us on 01535 652310.


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Safety, Immunogenicity and Hemostatic Efficacy of PEGylated Recombinant FVIII (BAX 855) in Previously Untreated Patients (PUPs) < 6 Years of Age With Severe Hemophilia A
The purpose of this study is to investigate safety, immunogenicity and hemostatic efficacy of PEGylated recombinant FVIII (BAX 855) in previously untreated patients (PUPs) < 6 years of age with severe hemophilia A (baseline FVIII level < 1%) and < 3 EDs to ADVATE, BAX 855 or plasma transfusion.
- Hemophilia A
- Eligible Ages
- Under 5 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Participant is < 6 years old at the time of screening
- Participant is previously untreated with < 3 exposure days (EDs) to ADVATE, BAX 855 or plasma transfusion at any time prior to screening
- Participant has severe hemophilia A (Factor VIII (FVIII) < 1%) as determined by the central laboratory, or a historical FVIII level < 1% as determined at any local laboratory, optionally supported by an additional FVIII gene mutation consistent with severe hemophilia A
- Participant is immune competent with a CD4+ count > 200 cells/mm^3, as confirmed by the central laboratory at screening
- Parent or legally authorized representative is willing and able to comply with the requirements of the protocol
Additional inclusion criteria for Part B (immune tolerance induction (ITI))
1. Parent or legal representative has/have voluntarily provided signed informed consent for ITI portion
2. Participant has a confirmed positive high titer inhibitor (> 5.00 Bethesda unit (BU)) or has a positive confirmed low titer inhibitor (≥ 0.6 BU) as determined by the central laboratory based on a second repeat blood sample with
1. poorly controlled bleeding despite increased BAX 855 doses, or
2. requires bypassing agents to treat bleeding
Exclusion Criteria
- Participant has detectable FVIII inhibitory antibodies (≥ 0.6 BU using the Nijmegen modification of the Bethesda assay) as confirmed by central laboratory at screening
- Participant has a history of FVIII inhibitory antibodies (≥ 0.6 BU using the Nijmegen modification of the Bethesda assay or the Bethesda assay) at any time prior to screening
- Participant has been diagnosed with an inherited or acquired hemostatic defect other than hemophilia A (eg, qualitative platelet defect or von Willebrand's disease)
- Participant has been previously treated with any type of FVIII concentrate other than ADVATE or BAX 855, or was administered ADVATE, BAX 855 or plasma transfusion for ≥ 3 EDs at any time prior to screening
- Participant receives >2 EDs of ADVATE in total during the periods prior to enrollment and during the screening period, until the baseline infusion.
- The participant's weight is anticipated to be < 5 kg at the baseline visit
- Participant's platelet count is < 100,000/mL
- Participant has known hypersensitivity towards mouse or hamster proteins, polyethylene glycol (PEG) or Tween 80
- Participant has severe chronic hepatic dysfunction [eg, > 5 times upper limit of normal alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), or a documented international normalized ratio (INR) > 1.5] in his medical history or at the time of screening
- Participant has severe renal impairment (serum creatinine > 1.5 times the upper limit of normal)
- Participant has current or recent (< 30 days) use of other PEGylated drugs prior to study participation or is scheduled to use such drugs during study participation
- Participant is scheduled to receive during the course of the study a systemic immunomodulating drug (e.g. corticosteroid agents at a dose equivalent to hydrocortisone greater than 10 mg/day or α-interferon) other than anti-retroviral chemotherapy
- Participant has participated in another clinical study involving an investigational product (IP) or investigational device within 30 days prior to enrollment or is scheduled to participate in another clinical study involving an IP or investigational device during the course of this study
- Parent or legally authorized representative has a medical, psychiatric, or cognitive illness or recreational drug/alcohol use that, in the opinion of the investigator, would affect participant safety or compliance
- Parent, legally authorized representative or participant are a member of the team conducting this study or is in a dependent relationship with one of the study team members. Dependent relationships include close relatives (ie, children, partner/spouse, siblings, parents) as well as employees of the investigator or site personnel conducting the study.
Additional exclusion criteria for Part B (ITI)
1. Spontaneous disappearance of the inhibitor prior to ITI
2. FVIII inhibitor titer ≥ 0.6 BU is not confirmed by a second new blood sample and determined at the central laboratory
3. Inability or unwillingness to comply with the protocol
Study Design
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Intervention Model
- Single Group Assignment
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- None (Open Label)
Arm Groups
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Previously untreated patients (PUPs)
|<6 years of age with severe hemophilia A (baseline Factor VIII (FVIII) level < 1%)
Recruiting Locations
More Details
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Baxalta now part of Shire
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"Between the years 2000 and 2010, a total of twelve hikers went missing in the mountains three miles north of Brantwood Springs. To this day no bodies were ever found and not a single suspect has been charged and the case was closed. Today, after the recovery of several old VHS tapes identifying many of the victims, this case has been reopened." – Brantwood Springs Police Department
Ronnie Wilson is back with another riveting short film. You may remember his previous project, Restless, which was featured on our site. His latest mini-movie, Faceless, is a one minute montage and Ronnie's entry in the 2018 Filmstro & Film Riot One Minute Short Film Competition. Ronnie, of course, directed Faceless based on the story he co-wrote with Travis Caitlyn. Andrew Estabrook, Emmy Newman, Tiffany Parker and Angelina Heard star.
Faceless is a pretty cool concept because it blends the found footage style of The Blair Witch Project with cult movies of the 1980's like Madman and Maniac. Check out the gritty, creepy, one minute short below.


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UPDATED, March 16, 2020: The Mayor Tom Brown Senior Center in St. Peters has reduced meal service to pick-up only for congregate participants as well as Meals on Wheels deliveries to eligible homebound residents through March 31, 2020. The Senior Center is closed to in-person meal service during this period.
For more information about pick-up meal service, call 636-278-2410.
For information about the Mayor Tom Brown Senior Center, visit www.stpetersmo.net/senior-center.aspx. For information about Meals on Wheels, visit www.stpetersmo.net/meals.


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Refrigeration units in marine vessels
Alternatives to HCFCs and high GWP HFCs
Fishing vessels can be equipped with energy efficient refrigeration technology applying natural working fluids. Ammonia refrigeration systems have been the first choice, but CO2 units have also become increasingly common in the maritime sector in the last few years. When retrofitting or implementing CO2 refrigeration plants, less space on board is required and such units allow good service and maintenance. Nowadays, cruise ship owners prefer CO2 units for the provision refrigeration plants.Ship owners, responsible for the health and safety of the crew and passengers, must carefully evaluate the usage of flammable low GWP working fluids, due to a high risk that toxic decomposition products are formed, even without the presence of an open flame. Suggestions for further work include a Nordic Technology Hub for global marine refrigeration R&D and development support for key components.
Suggestions for further work
The following proposed actions are a summary of the feedback to a survey describing actions that will support a faster phase in of alternative refrigeration solutions within the various maritime sectors.
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I've been playing Skyrim pretty heavily since it came out on Friday, and one of the first things I noticed (beyond the fact that dragons are apparently heavily attracted to whatever perfume my Breton is wearing) is the incredible use of voice acting. Just walking through the city of Makarth to buy some potions I stumbled across four different conversations, which being a good little girl, I obviously had to eavesdrop on.
They were fantastic.
Not just the dialogue I mean, the voices. They were superb and I really did think at that minute, "Wow, I'm one badass mage".
Voice acting plays a major role in keeping the plot integral to the player. Games are about more than graphics, it's about giving the game world a living personality. So with that, for my first actual post I pondered at how I could write about anything else?
Well how about a list of my favourite voice actors? Eh? A treat for you all, I'm sure!
5. Stephen Merchant
His portrayal of Wheatley, the endearingly malfunctional robot in Portal 2, is perhaps one of the greatest voice overs in the history of gaming. His fast talking Bristolian accent plucked you right from your living room and straight into the bleak laboratories of Aperture Science.
Equally comforting yet menacing, it was definitely worth the stress he was allegedly put under to perform the role! Talks are already in motion for a Portal 3- so can we expect even more Wheatley? Well given the success of the second game (in part perhaps to his celebrity status over here in the UK!) I would definitely say so!
4.Mark Hamill
Yes, he is famous for being Luke Skywalker. A lesser known fact (probably not amongst Batman aficionados) is that he also voiced The Joker for the animated series that a lot of us enjoyed as kids (and also, big kids!) and furthermore voiced this menacing role in Batman: Arkham Asylum and its successor Arkham City.
To many Batman fans, he is the pinnacle of Jokerdom. So it is sad news to many that with the ending of Arkham City, came the end of his Joker career:
"Hello/Goodbye Joker! I've enjoyed every minute behind the wheel of the [Clown] Prince's crazy car – I'm going to miss him more than I can say!!"
He will always be one of my top voiceover actors, as well as my top Jedi swordsman (or should that be lightsaberman?). RIP Joker, you will be very much missed!
3. Gideon Emery
With a soft rich voice that just makes me melt, his portrayal of Fenris, the pouty moody elf from Dragon Age 2, puts Mr. Emery in my third favourite spot of voice acting. My Lady Hawke romanced a bit of pouty elf, in part because he had a rich and oddly affluent sounding voice. Although with the only other alternative being the newly maddened Anders, it was sadly not solely on that basis.
But it isn't just Fenris that he has voice acted, far from it! His CV includes heavyweight titles such as Uncharted 3, Skyrim and Guild Wars 2- so perhaps this is why I was so taken aback by Skyrim's superb voice acting? [insert obligatory cheeky wink face here]
2. Jennifer Hale
It was her work as Commander Shephard that first bought my attention to this fantastic woman. A firm, authoritative (yet undoubtedly humorous) tone let people know that this was on soldier who wasn't going to be messed around. And too damn right, I had after all saved the universe from extinction on 2 separate occasions!
Like others on this list, Ms. Hale is not new in these 'ere parts, in fact she's a veteran! Just by glancing on her Wikipedia page there are at least 7 different games to choose within the first 5 sentences to describe her, that let us the gamer, know she's sticking around for good.
1. Grey DeLisle
She is a woman that many have not heard of, but a woman that many have heard. Ms. DeLisle has voiced over an overabundance of characters in games including (but not limited to); Mass Effect 2, Arkham City, Tomb Raider Underworld and Baldur's Gate.
My favourite "piece" of hers, if you will, was that of Jacqueline Natla from Tomb Raider: Underworld. This Atlantean creature has a superb dark side, and Ms. DeLisle lends to this perfectly. She brings a certain mystique to Natla that was missing in her first incarnation in Tomb Raider 1, lending a sort of femme fatale mysteriousness that suckers Lara and the player into almost believing what her actions may be then- WHAM. Brilliant!
The main reason however that she must top off my list, is the fact that she has been featured in over 80 games. That is an incredible achievement, certainly not to be sniffed at!
So that's my top five voice actors. Do you agree/disagree? Let me know!


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Join us for the third instalment of our monthly Full Moon Yogi gathering.
This July 5, the moon will be at it's peak in the sign of the earthy, hard-working goat ~ Capricorn, bringing our focus to all things business and career-minded.
I will be leading us through a 45-minute Yin-Yang practice where we honour the moon with some gentle moon salutations before nesting down on the mat to honour ourselves; we see what we're holding onto, where we need to release and where we need to invite space in. (The class is open to all levels including complete beginners).
I'll guide you into a cozy savasana and then the lovely Uschi will take over with her unique sound healing, crystal-singing bowls.
If you've never tried sound healing before, here's an idea of what you can expect;
"Experience deep relaxation leading to a heightened state of consciousness as soothing tones from the chakra-tuned singing bowls resonate with and gently rebalance the bodies energy centres to promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being"
Why a Full Moon gathering?
Traditionally, women would gather together around the time of the New Moon to support each other during their 'Luna time'. So I wanted to create something similar, albeit utilising the energy of the Full Moon instead. The New Moon is a time for setting intentions - for me, this is a very personal time as I turn inwards, slow down, rest, and reflect on what I want to manifest during the next lunar cycle.
When the Full Moon comes around however, we all seem to feel a little 'LOCO' experiencing sleepless nights, hectic minds and excess energy. It's the time when we see whether our intentions have manifested and if not, we learn to release them. What better time to have the support of a tribe to collectively move through this moment?
As always with my classes, they are open to everyone - male, female, new to the practice or a long-time yogi!
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Redesign TicketNetwork's flagship ticket broker software from the ground up, in a web-based environment.
My Role:
User research, moderated usability testing, wireframing, prototyping, visual interface design
TicketNetwork brokers had been using a very outdated, yet powerful software to meet their needs for 10+ years. The product grew rapidly, eventually becoming bloated, slow, and unstable before the decision was made to rebuild it into a web-based product that would be lean, fast, and accessible. My first, and most important goal was to immerse myself in a typical broker's workflow. It was critical that I understood how the current point-of-sale was being used, and the primary pain-points associated with those workflows.
Early conceptualization of the web-based point-of-sale was a balancing act between prioritizing features, and creating a solid groundwork that would support the massive amount of features/functionality that would be added in later sprints. During this time, I created many low to mid fidelity wireframes and concepts to help the team visualize the product and plan development accordingly.
Designing a new product for veteran brokers was a daunting proccess, being that most of them were very stuck in their habits of how the old point-of-sale worked, and did not seem very open to change. A lot of areas in the old point-of-sale contained duplicate functionality, unnecessary steps, and hidden features that brokers had become accustomed to. It was critical that we optimize workflows for speed and usability in order to provide a smooth and rewarding of transition to the new product.
Laying down a very strong design ecosystem was critical to the ease of implementation and communication. I carefully built a system of reusable UI elements and styles to enable a smooth design-to-dev handoff process. Just about every UI element imagineable was somewhere to be found in the web point-of-sale's 100+ unique screen designs, so it was very important for me to keep a consistent and clearly defined library of these elements.
Familiar, yet modern was my primary initiative on the visual UI design side of things. The old point-of-sale used 100% native Windows application UI from 10 years ago. It was my job to bring Spotlight into the world of modern web design, but at the same time not stray too far from the classic, tried-and-true UI elements most brokers were used to.


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You move like I want to
and I, to see like your eyes do
You move how I want to
And I see like you do.
I'm stuck in a place here
Where time holds me still like an unforgiving
Puppeteer, who pulls and tugs
My strings tightening in the grip
Disembodied joints flail lifeless against the struggle
I'm forced to see our way
But I don't want to anymore
All I can do is sit back and watch
myself black hole into oblivion.
The only words I hear echoed are
Deadly, death…stillness.
To never move of my own will.
No forward and no going back… just stuck
here dancing to someone else's music.
Gone forever.
I'm like an old faded photograph of myself
With no spirit… nothing…just an empty shell.
People are always looking into the dark
But we all know we are afraid of what we might see.
I might be the darkness outside, within this world.
…. or it might be the dark of our own souls.
It's better to be caught looking than to never know.
Sometimes there are things that people should be afraid of
Like the absence of light.


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A warm and comfortable cottage; within easy reach of fabulous coastal villages, the beautiful river Esk and with the national park on the doorstep. A perfect retreat for a romantic getaway.
Full of character and situated in the picturesque village of Sleights on the river Esk. The village benefits from an excellent range of local village shops and amenities, including a train station taking you the 3 miles to the popular coastal town of Whitby in just two stops. Experience the iconic steam train puffing along from Whitby to Pickering via 'Hearbeat' country in Goathland on the 'North Yorkshire Moors Railway'. Or, head further afield to York or Leeds for a grand day out. You are right on the doorstep of the glorious North York Moors national park too where you can experience true 'Dark Skies' first-hand and a host of activities and events all year round.
Entering through the front door from the garden into a porch; the warm and welcoming lounge has a woodburner, original beams and an exposed stone flag floor with rugs. There is a comfortable sofa and armchair to sink into. After your days out and about exploring this beautiful area, you can snuggle up and relax in front of the lovely warming wood burner. For your entertainment, there is a TV/DVD and even a video player so you can catch up on some of your old favourites from the owner's wide collection. For a meal in together, there is a dining table and four chairs. The kitchen is bright and spacious and has everything you will need, including an electric oven, ceramic hob, slow cooker, fridge with icebox, dishwasher and microwave. The owner has also added a wonderful collection of memorabilia to make you smile and remind you of simpler times. Beyond the kitchen, a step-down leads you to the retro-style reading room with a sofa bed and bookshelves filled with DVDs, videos and board games to keep you amused for hours. Stairs in the lounge lead you up to the charming bedroom with a double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and hairdryer. The quality bedding and cushions ensure a good night's sleep. Wake up to a lovely cup of tea, made in the perfectly working teas-made. Across the landing, the bathroom is light and airy with a freestanding, roll top bath with ball and claw feet, a separate shower cubicle and WC. After your day, relax with a soak in bath with complimentary bubble bath.
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The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Airline, Mr Allen Onyema, has explained why the company is offering free service in the evacuation of Nigerians in the wake of xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Onyema told Channels Television in an interview on Tuesday that there was no personal motive in extending a helping hand as the gesture was only for the good of the Nigerian People.
"The motivation here is the fact that I want to see Nigeria respected as a nation," he said while featuring as a guest on Politics Today.
The airline chief added, "It is unfortunate that a lot of people didn't know who Allen Onyeama is; it's not the first time I've been doing things like that."
On Wednesday last week, the airline evacuated no fewer than 185 Nigerians who indicate interest to return home as a result of the xenophobic attacks on foreigners in South Africa and is in the process of evacuating more Nigerians.
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This image shows the variation of swells directed at Banzai through a typical August, based on 3472 NWW3 model predictions since 2006 (values every 3 hours). The wave model does not forecast surf and wind right at the shore so we have chosen the optimum grid node based on what we know about Banzai, and at Banzai the best grid node is 12 km away (7 miles). The rose diagram shows the distribution of swell sizes and swell direction, while the graph at the bottom shows the same thing without direction information. Five colours represent increasing wave sizes. Very small swells of less than 0.5m (1.5 feet) high are shown in blue. These occurred only 24% of the time. Green and yellow represent increasing swell sizes and biggest swells greater than >3m (>10ft) are shown in red. In both graphs, the area of any colour is proportional to how often that size swell was forecast. The diagram indicates that the dominant swell direction, shown by the longest spokes, was SSE, whereas the the prevailing wind blows from the W. Because the wave model grid is away from the coast, sometimes a strong offshore wind blows largest waves away from Banzai and out to sea. We lump these in with the no surf category of the bar chart. To keep it simple we don't show these in the rose plot. Because wind determines whether or not waves are surfable at Banzai, you can view an alternative image that shows only the swells that were forecast to coincide with glassy or offshore wind conditions. Over an average August, swells large enough to cause good for surfing waves at Banzai run for about 76% of the time.


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The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry held its initial public hearing on 12 February 2018. A transcript was recently published on the Commission's website. The Commission identified inappropriate or unsuitable lending in the context of home loans, car loans and credit cards as initial areas of focus.
The Royal Commission's initial public hearing was held on 12 February 2018 and a transcript of the hearing was recently published on the Commission's website. Among other things, the Commissioner, the Honourable Kenneth Hayne AC QC, stated that the commission would not attempt to repeat the last 73 inquiries and reviews into the financial services industry and would not have time to 'publically examine every case of alleged misconduct'. Rather, he said that the commission will focus on identifying why the conduct occurred, what was done in response and what should have been done.
The initial areas of initial areas of focus for the commission were identified at the hearing as inappropriate or unsuitable lending in the context of home loans, car loans and credit cards. The first round of hearings will commence in approximately one month's time.
Public hearings: Rounds of public hearings will be conducted periodically throughout the year. Public hearings are expected to commence in 'approximately one month'. No decision has been made as to the locations of hearings. The date on which the hearings will commence will be published on the Commission's website.
Interim report: The Commission's interim report will be submitted no later than 30 September.
Final report: The final report will be submitted 1 February 2019.
Focus of initial public hearings
Counsel assisting Rowena Orr QC explained that the focus of the initial hearings would be on determining whether consumers enjoying the 'right of all Australians to be treated honestly and fairly' in their dealings with banking and financial services providers 'when it comes to lending'. More particularly she identified the following as key areas of focus.
Inappropriate or unsuitable lending in the context of home loans, car loans and credit cards': 'one of the themes that has emerged from the public submissions through the Commission website is inappropriate or unsuitable lending. The focus for the first round of hearings will be on consumer lending practices. It is likely that this topic will be examined in the context of a number of credit products such as home loans, car loans and credit cards'.
Financial planning and wealth management: 'Another area of early focus for the Commission will be the financial planning and wealth management industry. Australians engage financial advisors to improve their financial position, to achieve their aspirations, and to plan for their future. Clients repose trust and confidence in their financial advisors. It is important that their trust and confidence is well placed'.
'Themes' of public submissions received to date
Public submissions received: 49% relate to banking 18% relate to superannuation; 6% relate to the general insurance market and 6% relate to the life insurance and total permanent disability insurance market.
84% of submissions relate to misconduct or conduct of financial services entities that falls below community standards and expectations: 'In relation to misconduct or conduct that falls below community standards and expectations, we have seen a number of submissions about topics such as financial services entities acting on falsified documents, the provisions of inappropriate financial advice, inappropriate lending and delay in processing insurance claims'.
40% of submissions relate to culture and governance practices of financial services entities: 'In relation to culture and governance practices, we have seen a number of submissions that raise the issue of conflicts of interest in connection with the practices of representatives of financial services entities. These submissions refer to matters such as incentive-based remuneration, which is regarded as encouraging such representatives to secure an outcome that is not necessarily appropriate for the consumer, such as a loan for an amount in excess of the amount sought. They also refer to Commissions payable to a financial advisor by a financial institution for referring its products to the consumer'.
35% relate to the effectiveness of redress for consumers: 'In relation to the effectiveness of redress, we have seen a large number of submissions that express frustration and concern about the time taken and effort required to navigate the internal and external dispute resolution frameworks that apply to financial services entities'.
Commissioner's remarks: Among the comments made by the Commissioner in opening the inquiry were the following.
The 'right to be treated honestly and fairly' in dealings with banking, superannuation and financial service providers' and the importance of 'community expectations' of misconduct: The Commissioner noted that the recitals to the Letters Patent record that all Australians have the right to be treated 'honestly and fairly in their dealings with banking, superannuation and financial service providers'. He added that the terms of reference refer to both 'misconduct' as that term is defined and to 'conduct, practices, behaviour or business activities that fall below community standards and expectations'. The Commissioner stated that 'One element, perhaps a very important element, of community standards and expectations may be derived from what was said in the Murray Report into the Financial System', namely that 'fundamental to fair treatment is the concept that financial products and services should perform in the way that consumers expect or are led to believe. Fairness, understood in this way, may lie at, or at least close to, the heart of community standards and expectations about dealings with consumers'.
Gap between industry participant's view of relevant conduct and public view: The Commissioner commented that 'one of the consequences of our adopting the sequence of action of first asking industry participants to identify misconduct and conduct falling short of community standards and expectation and then asking the public to make submissions is that it may help us to identify whether there is a gap between what industry participants now say is relevant conduct and what members of the public see as being relevant'.
Insufficient time to 'publically examine every case': The commissioner stated: 'I understand fully that those affected by what they considered to be misconduct want their complaints recognised and considered and want those responsible held to account. I also recognise the central importance of public disclosure and examination of the issues that the Commission is required to consider. All of the public submissions made and to be made to the Commission are very important to the work of the Commission, but I have to say that the Commission will not have time to publically examine every case of alleged misconduct. We will have to proceed by reference to case studies and examples with a view to identifying the kinds of misconduct that have occurred, why it occurred, what should have been and what was the response to discovering the misconduct, and what follows from those conclusions'.
Focus on identifying the causes of misconduct, the quality of the response to it and whether recommendations should now be made: The Commissioner said 'In many cases – perhaps very many cases – the fact that there has been misconduct or conduct falling short of community standards and expectations has been established previously or is now acknowledged or admitted. In those cases, the Commission must focus upon why the conduct occurred; what was the response by the relevant entity and regulators; what should have been the response; what if any recommendations should now be made. More is to be gained by looking at why this happened and at what was and what should have been the response then, reproving what other processes have shown happened or reproving what is now admitted to have occurred'.
Submissions from industry participants
Industry submissions: In total, responses were received from 48 different entities including banks, insurers, superannuation funds, 'key regulators' (ASIC, APRA and ACCC), consumer advocates (eg the Consumer Action Law Centre and Choice) and the key external dispute resolution bodies, the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Credit and Investments Ombudsman.
Submissions received from industry — the request for additional time to provide information to the commission may be 'a matter to which further attention may have to be given': The Commissioner commented that the initial submissions received from industry demonstrated that some 'large industry participants' had provided a list of examples of misconduct or conduct identified as falling short of community expectations/standards 'rather than, as my original request had asked, by specifying the nature, extent and effect of the conduct they had identified'. The Commissioner commented that a subsequent request for more specific information about misconduct identified by entities over the last five years, and further information about examples already provided, had been met in some cases with requests for additional time. The Commissioner commented that this ' is itself a matter to which further attention may have to be given'.
Confidentiality: The Commissioner noted that there has been 'recent public discussion about the effects on the work of the commission of contractual provisions about confidentiality. It is said that many arrangements made to settle disputes with participants in the financial services industry have had confidentiality provisions and that as a result the consumer who made the settlement and signed the agreement may be reluctant to approach the Commission. It's also said that employment agreements, settlement agreements, or severance agreements may contain non-disparagement terms'. The Commissioner commented that:
A confidentiality or non-disparagement clause in an agreement will not act as a reasonable excuse against production in answer to a notice to produce or a summons.
In many cases where a dispute had been settled on confidential terms, 'the most immediate fact for the Commission will be that the dispute was settled, not the particular terms on which it was settled, and the fact of the settlement of the dispute will not be within any confidentiality provision'.
He added that 'under section 6M of the Royal Commissions Act, if a witness gives evidence or produces a document under a notice or summons, no injury can be done to that person. Suing the person would almost certainly fall within that prohibition'.
The Commissioner commented were an institution to see 'any form of legal redress against a member of the public or a whistleblower seeking to volunteer information to the Commission in anticipation of the possible exercise of the Commission's coercive powers would be taking a step which would very likely provoke two immediate consequences. First, the Commission would be very likely indeed to exercise its compulsory powers to secure the information in question. Second, the very fact that an institution sought to inhibit or prevent the disclosure of the information would excite the closest attention not only to the lawfulness of that conduct by the institution, but also to what were the institution's motives for seeking to prevent the Commission having that information'.
To date, 32 notices to produce documents have been issued. Counsel assisting Rowena Orr QC noted that 'It is likely that notices to produce will be issued on a regular basis, as the solicitors and counsel assisting the Commission continue to identify documents that we believe will assist the work of the Commission'.
Series of research papers will be issues; the Commission will consult on 'matters of potential reform': The Commissioner stated that all of the issues which the Commission would consider would be examined in the context of the nature and size of the Australian Financial Services industry, the numerous past inquiries and the regulatory framework. The Commissioner noted that a background paper has already been published on the scope and nature of the financial services industry and that further research papers will be published identifying the many inquiries that have taken place over the past 10 years (and some of which are ongoing) and on the relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Counsel assisting Rowena Orr QC added that the content of the research papers 'may find reflection in the final report' and added that to the extent that the papers concern matters of potential reform, 'comment will be called for at the time the paper is released. No comment will be sought in respect of purely factual papers'.
[Sources: Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry: Transcript: 12 February 2018 – initial public hearing; Some Features of the Australian Banking Industry: Background Paper 1; [registration required] The AFR 12/02/2018; 12/02/2018; 13/02/2018; 13/02/2018; [registration required] The Australian 13/02/2018; 13/02/2018]The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) commented that the first day of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, is the time for small businesses that have suffered from questionable conduct by the banks to have their say. 'While we are pleased that banks have made changes to small business loan contracts, there is still more work to be done,' said Ombudsman Kate Carnell. 'The Commission needs to probe past dispute cases where small businesses were often forced to close and people lost their jobs, and provide them with an opportunity to tell their stories.'


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A traditional French pistou is a nut-free pesto, but the spinach pesto (or any refrigerated brand) is delicious here. Don't rinse the canned beans after draining; any remaining starches will help bring the soup together.
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high 4 minutes or until crisp. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic; cook 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add stock, thyme, and sage; bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes or until reduced to about 5 cups.
Step 2
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add zucchini, haricots verts, and cannellini beans; cook 5 minutes. Stir in juice, pepper, and salt. Divide soup among 4 bowls; top each serving with about 1 1/2 tablespoons spinach pesto.


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When the grid is in a hierarchy and a parent row is expanded, the inner child template will create a new table element and its ChildRowHeight is 205 which is the default value. It would be expected that the height of the inner table element is initially set as the height of the main table element of the control.
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text: Saint-Maurice-des-Lions is a town situated in the Charente département (Poitou-Charentes région). The town of Saint-Maurice-des-Lions belongs to the canton of Confolens-Sud and the district of Confolens. The inhabitants number of Saint-Maurice-des-Lions in the 1999 population census was 932. The town's surface is 50.1 km². Saint-Maurice-des-Lions has the following code INSEE: 16337 and is associated with the following postal code: 16500. It is situated at an altitude of about 200 meters.


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Hurricane Rina Near Category 3 Status
Published 25th October 2011, 11:10pm
The National Hurricane Center in Miami Florida is issuing advisories on near category 3 Hurricane Rina.
At 10:00 p.m. local time the center of Hurricane Rina was located near latitude 17.5 north...longitude 84.8 west, or about 256 miles west southwest of Grand Cayman and 240 miles east-southeast of Chetumal Mexico.
Rina is moving towards the west near 3 mph with max sustained winds near 110 mph.
A gradual turn to the northwest and north should begin on Wednesday with a slight increase in forward speed. On the forecast the center of Rina will be moving near or over the east coast of Yucatan within the warning area on Wednesday night and Thursday.
Seas will be rough with wave heights 4 to 6 feet with higher swells are expected along the South and West coasts of the Cayman Islands increasing to 6 to 8 feet through at least Thursday. Exercise care when driving along the coastal road in George Town and also north of the Public Beach on West Bay Road as some waves have breached the coastline and there is sand and debris in the road.


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Hey Guys!
It is once again time for an Illumicrate Unboxing. If you don't know what Illumicrate is, it is a monthly subscription box that contains a new release book (usually hard back and usually an exclusive edition (sprayed edges, different cover ect)) and 4 – 6 bookish items. This month's theme was Adventure Awaits. So, let's do this
Side note: I am in no way affiliated with Illumicrate. I buy their boxes with my own money and share unboxings of them because it is something that I like to do.
I will be 100% honest with you and say that this wasn't my favourite box. In fact, I think that it may be one of my least favourites. It wasn't necessarily bad, but it wasn't great either. Ii knew what the book was going to be weeks ago and it is one that I am not particularly interested in. I also felt like some of the items felt a bit cheap and useful (the bottle and the mug rug). In fact, the only items in the box that I truly liked were the Raven Cycle notebooks and the LOTR pins.
All in all, not the best box, but then, that is always the risk with subscription boxes. You love some, you hate some. Do you get any subscription boxes? Do you always love them? I hope that you have enjoyed todays post and I will see you all again very soon.


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- The significance of new onset atrial fibrillation complicating acute myocardial infarction. 101:17-22. 2012


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The Devil and His Tactics
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One of the first and most interesting things I learned in my early recovery of addiction was learning about just how the devil and his demons operate. Knowing how Satan and his workers (demons) affect my mind and thoughts has helped me tremendously. The Bible tells us in I Peter 5:8 (NLT), "Be careful! Watch out for attacks from the devil, your great enemy. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for some victim to devour."
The devil will suggest ways for us not to suffer.
How many times have we heard that little voice in our head saying,"You don't have to suffer like this. One drink is all you need to take the edge off. Just use a little bit and you'll feel so much better."
Satan tempted Jesus in this way. When Jesus fasted for 40 days in the wilderness, He was famished. This made Him vulnerable and in a weakened state. Satan knew this and made his move. He tempts Jesus by saying, "If you are the Son of God, change these stones into loaves of bread." (Mat. 4:3 NLT) Why suffer like this, right? All you have to do is take a little bit, right? Perhaps Jesus felt like God forgot about Him and felt abandoned. Perhaps Jesus became confused by hunger pains and thought that eating just a little bit of bread won't hurt. Even in this weakened state Jesus remained strong and committed, responding to the devil by saying, "No! The Scriptures say, 'People need more than bread for their life; they must feed on every word of God.' " (Mat. 4:4 NLT) Jesus continued to trust God and did not give into the devil's little trick.
How many times have we fell for this tactic of the devil? How many times have we given in to him saying, "Why suffer when all you have to do is…..?" These words, "all you have to do…." play in our heads and it's important to remember that this is Satan planting a thought in our mind. Our mind is the devil's favorite way to get us to sin, which is why it's vital to know the Truth, study the Bible and be aware of the devil's tactics. This will enable us to stand firm, be strong and not give in.
Other Tactics:
Satan knows it is more difficult to resist him if we are excessively tired or hungry.
Satan wants you to think you are mentally deficient—that something is wrong with you.
He wants you to think you are mentally deficient so you will not attempt to do anything about it. He wants you to think that's "just the way I'm made".
Satan frequently steals the will of God from us due to reasoning (trying to figure out the "why" behind something). The Lord may direct us to do a certain thing, but if it does not make sense—if it is not logical—we may be tempted to disregard it.
An inability to concentrate could indicate a mental attack from the devil.
Satan wants us to passively accept whatever lies he tells us.
Satan will use other people to try and weaken you. A good example of this is if you're in an abusive or toxic relationship or some "old friends" will come around. He especially comes at you like this if he sees you're getting stronger and are resisting him more. Don't give in, keep resisting and he will flee (James 4:7)!
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This condition is usually not conservative. In fact, in an automated warehouse, all the AGVs have typically the same size.
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The bounds may depend on the AGV and on the segment to be crossed. In order to keep the notation simple, we have considered constant values. All the results obtained in the paper can be easily extended to variable bounds.
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