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On the 16th of October His Holiness Patriarch Kirill visiting the Diocese of Sourozh consecrated the Cathedral of the Dormination of the Mother of God in London and celebrated the Divine Liturgy therein. After the service the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church delivered a sermon.
Your Eminences, and Graces, dear Bishop Yelisei, Your Grace Justin Welby, archbishop of Canterbury, Your Highness Prince Michael of Kent, high representatives of the Catholic, Armenian and Coptic Churches, dear brothers and sisters,
I extend my heartfelt greetings to you all on this historic occasion in the life of the Russian Orthodox Church in the British Isles. We are celebrating the three hundredth anniversary of the presence of Russian Orthodox people in Great Britain. And we are celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of our community in this holy church, once kindly put at our disposal by the Church of England, and then acquired on the means of her parishioners. This is a great event and, going back in time, I can testify to the great path this community has trod.
The first time I crossed the threshold of this church was in 1969. I don't know whether there is anyone here today present who attended this church back then. I recall that there was quite a small group of people united by their Orthodox faith and guided by their spiritual father and leader the ever-memorable Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom), who did much to establish this community.
And now we testify with thanks to God that the Russian Orthodox presence has grown significantly. This might be explained by the number of Russians, Ukrainians and Byelorussians who today live in Great Britain. But the growth of Russian speakers in Great Britain does not at all determine parish growth. The growth of the Orthodox community testifies to the strengthening of the Orthodox faith in the hearts of our people. What we see today in London we can see especially clearly in Russia, Ukraine and Byelorussia.
In living for many years under atheism, our people, freed from this dominance, have felt an acute need for spiritual sources in their lives. And we know that over the past twenty five years something has happened unknown in world history. Over the past twenty five years tens of thousands of Orthodox churches and parishes have been established, hundreds of monasteries, dozens of theological schools of learning. What was once impossible to imagine has happened.
These changes are impossible to explain merely through missionary endeavours, although they have been important. This miracle of the revival of faith in our secular age can only be explained by the power of God, the power of divine grace. And we can connect the presence of this grace to the spiritual heroism of the New Martyrs and Confessors, thousands of whom adorned the heavenly vaults of the holy Christian martyrs. It is through their prayers and intercession before the face of God that Orthodox Rus has undergone a revival. And today, as we celebrate this remarkable event - the three hundredth anniversary of the presence of Russian Orthodox people in Great Britain, we give thanks to God for that we had to live through. We give thanks him for afflictions and joys, we give thanks to him for the unique experience of the spiritual life of our people which allows us today to turn to God and call upon him thus: "Lord, save us and have mercy upon us! Lord, help us in our life!" Today we are strong and enjoy many things, we educated and have a high level of culture. In spite of difficulties our economy is developing apace. But we know that true success comes when human endeavours are joined to divine aid. And today, thanks be to God, most of our people understand this. We look to the future with hope and believe that through the prayers of the New Martyrs and our own prayers the Lord will not forsake.
The Church has special importance for peoples' spiritual lives. She unites people, transcending national, social, property and political confines. By her nature the Church cannot align herself with either the right or the left or the centre. She cannot be with the wealthy against the poor, or the poor against the wealthy. She cannot be with representatives of one nationality against another. The Church is the community which is open to the world. And all human contradictions are erased in this community. And even very wealthy people stand alongside the poor and the highly-placed alongside the simple as a sign that within the Church these differences and contradictions are swept aside.
The Church is called upon to play the same role in international relations too. It is through faith, through religion, through the Church that a nation's soul is revealed. And at very deep level the Church represents her people to the outer world. I believe that here in Great Britain, many have discovered for themselves both Russia and Orthodoxy through this community, in the same way as we, in coming into contact with the religious life of the British, can better understand both the people and country. At the spiritual and cultural level a particularly special mutual inter-action takes place between countries and peoples. This inter-action cannot be swayed by the selfish political concerns of the age. This has been well demonstrated by the three hundred year history of the life of the Russian Church in Great Britain. There have been times when the relationship between our countries has been excellent. We have been together in combating a common enemy. But there have been times when this relationship has deteriorated and diplomatic relations have been broken off. Yet in London there has been a Russian Orthodox Church for three hundred years. And no ups and downs of external political struggles and selfish considerations have ever stopped people from coming together to pray to God and have ever prevented people seeing in their British brothers and sisters true brothers and sisters united by faith in the Lord and the Saviour.
I believe firmly that this mission as peace maker of the Church has great meaning today. We, people of faith, are given to see that which people who have no faith cannot see. We can detach ourselves somewhat from the ups and downs, from present-day conflicts and look from a distance at what is happening, including in Russian-British relations. And this view will differ greatly from the views of politicians.
For we are two nations who are joined together by historical, religious and even monarchical ties, we are two nations who know each other and respect each other to a significant degree. May God grant that this potential be developed for a better future in the relationship between our countries and peoples.
I would like once more to return to the history of the parish. The rectors of the Russian communities were remarkable ministers - archpriest Yakov Smirnov, archpriest Yevgeny Popov, archpriest Vasily Popov, who before the Russian Revolution and immediately afterwards did much to strengthen the Russian Orthodox community in London. When at the beginning of the eighteenth century diplomatic relations between the two countries were broke off, the rector of our church here in London carried out a state and diplomatic mission. And this would happen every time when relations between the two countries became difficult. The Churches of Russia and Britain were the bridge which united our two peoples. I would like once more to recall the ever-memorable late Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom). He did a great deal to gather this community and to make Russian Orthodoxy accessible to the people of the British Isles. And he did a great deal for the development of relations between the Russian Church and the Anglican Church. In remembering today our forefathers and predecessors, we give thanks to God for their lives and their endeavours.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Bishop Yelisei, Bishop Mark and our clergy who labour in Great Britain. I would like to thank all who have laboured to restore the Dormition Cathedral. Through your sacrifices and labours you have much to maintain thus church and community May God's blessing be upon all the Russian Orthodox parishes of Great Britain, and especially upon the Dormition Cathedral in London. In memory of today's occasion I would like to present to you this old icon of the Most Holy Mother of God. As you venerate it, I would ask you to pray for our Church and our country, and as it has already been said that it is gift from the Patriarch, to pray also for your Patriarch.
I would also like to thank Bishop Yelisei for his labours and present as a gift to you a cross and panagia which were made on the occasion of the thousandth anniversary of the demise of St. Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles. And to all those present here today, I would like to hand over this icon of all the saints of Britain. Britain has main saints of God, many of whom belonged to the ancient Undivided Church. Their names are venerated in Russian and in other countries where the Russian Church has a canonical presence no less than in Great Britain. It is these saints that bind us more firmly than any human ties. They are our common heritage, our common history, they are the embodiment of our common values. And I believe that this is the foundation of a good common future.
May God save the Queen and Great Britain, may the Lord preserve the Land of Russia. And let us glorify the Lord in our hearts and bodies. I would like to give to each of you this little icon with a Patriarchal blessing.
Press service of the Most Holy Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus'


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The gap between the science classroom and a real-life career in the sciences can seem distant for some students. The 5 Questions for a Scientist interview series was created to bridge this gap! We aim to inspire students to pursue careers in the sciences by showcasing the incredible diversity of STEM careers by talking to scientists themselves.
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Occupation: Science communicator
Institution: Ph.D. student at the University of California, Berkeley and science writer at Slate magazine. In the fall, she'll be headed to the University of Washington's I-LABS to work in research outreach.
Field: Psychology
Focus: Developmental psychology
Jane is a science writer based on the West Coast. She recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a Ph.D. in psychology, and she is a 2014 AAAS Mass Media Fellow. She has written for Slate magazine, Berkeley Science Review, and the PLOS Student Blog. When she's not doing science or writing about it, she enjoys backpacking, rock climbing, and running. To learn more about Jane, check out her website or follow her on Twitter.
1. Explain what you do in your work in one sentence (or two!).
A lot of science research is published with the assumption that only other scientists will read or be interested in the results. It's my job to present this research in a clear and interesting way so that scientists and non-scientists alike can understand and enjoy it.
2. When did you first become interested in your field?
As a teenager. I took a summer class that asked big questions about psychology—how do we know things? what makes people behave the way they do?—and wanted to know more about how psychologists could possibly answer these philosophical questions with science.
3. What is your favorite part of being a scientist or of science in general?
The excitement of being one of the first people to know a new fact about the world.
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I split my time between conducting studies in graduate school (my research is about preschoolers, so this involves a lot of small talk about superheroes) and writing. Sometimes my writing is academic, and about my own research for scientific journals or conferences. Or it's about general science news, to be published at online outlets (anywhere from familiar news outlets like Slate to small outlets like my personal blog).
5. Do you have any advice for young people interested in science today?
You're probably already more of a scientist than you realized. If you ask questions about the world and want to answer them, you've already got all it takes. I always thought you had to have straight A's in math or science to be a scientist. That can't hurt, of course, but really all you need is a healthy sense of wonder.
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Connected Investing Bristol, the second of four regional events from UKBAA in partnership with Innovate UK, will look at the major shift in emphasis towards regional funding support and lift the lid on the latest initiatives open to both the investor and start-up communities.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the critically acclaimed author of SIX CRIMSON CRANES comes a fantasy tale of two sisters-one as beautiful as the other is monstrous-who must fight to save each other when a betrothal contest gone wrong unleashes an evil that could sever their bond forever!
One sister must fall for the other to rise.
Channi was not born a monster. But when her own father offers her in sacrifice to the Demon Witch, she is forever changed. Cursed with a serpent's face, Channi is the exact opposite of her beautiful sister, Vanna-the only person in the village who looks at Channi and doesn't see a monster. The only person she loves and trusts.
Now at seventeen, Vanna is to be married off in a vulgar contest that will enrich the coffers of the village leaders. Only Channi, who's had to rely on her strength and cunning all these years, can defend her sister against the cruelest of the suitors. But in doing so, she becomes the target of his wrath-launching a grisly battle royale, a quest over land and sea, a romance between sworn enemies, and a choice that will strain Channi's heart to its breaking point.
Weaving together elements of The Selection and Ember in the Ashes with classic tales like Beauty and the Beast, Helen of Troy, and Asian folklore, Elizabeth Lim is at the absolute top of her game in this thrilling yet heart-wrenching fantasy that explores the dark side of beauty and the deepest bonds of sisterhood.


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Death of teenage Indian mill worker raises concerns over bonded labor
By Anuradha Nagaraj CHENNAI, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An investigation into the death of a teenage girl working in a spinning mill in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has raised fresh concerns over the working conditions of textile workers, especially those trapped in bonded labor. The 17-year-old girl, the daughter of farm workers, was found unconscious in her room in the Ganapathy Spinning Mills compound in Vellakoil in Tirupur district, on March 10 after failing to show up for a regular overtime shift. The cause of her death remains unknown, pending results of a post mortem investigation. However, police said they had arrested a co-worker on charges of abetment to suicide. Civil society groups are calling for a full investigation into the case, saying cases of suicides related to sexual abuse and labor exploitation in India's booming textile industry go largely unreported. A report into the girl's death by the Tamil Nadu Textile and Common Labour Union, a women-led trade union set up to represent women in the textile industry, said there were "wound marks on her body and rope impression around her neck". Repeated attempts to reach the management at the mill were unsuccessful. The teenager had worked in the textile industry - the second largest employer in India after agriculture - for nearly two years. She was paid 210 rupees (three dollars) per day, which her mother collected each month. Much of India's $42 billion-a-year textile and clothing export industry is located in western Tamil Nadu and to boost productivity and increase margins, parts of this lucrative supply chain are built on bonded labor. Mills mainly hire young girls, offering 30,000 to 60,000 rupees ($450 to $900) to their families for three years' work under so-called "Sumangali" schemes with the money paid at the end of the fixed term, in a form of bonded labor. VERBAL AND SEXUAL ABUSE A study 2014 into Tamil Nadu's textile industry by the Freedom Fund, a philanthropic initiative dedicated to ending modern slavery, and C&A Foundation found workers were also often subjected to low wages, excessive and sometimes forced overtime requirements, lack of freedom of movement as well as verbal and sexual abuse. The study said it was difficult to gauge the exact scale of the problem, but a conservative estimate suggests there may be at least 100,000 girls and young women being exploited in this way. The Thomson Reuters Foundation in February launched a new initiative with C&A Foundation aimed at raising awareness of trafficking and forced labor across South Asia. This week's women's union report said the teenage mill worker had found it difficult to cope with the work pressure. "Every day she did four hours of overtime, after completing an eight hour shift. After one year she wanted to leave, but her parents convinced her to complete the contract period," the report said. "She was sexually harassed by a male worker and had complained to her brother and the mill management." No one at the mill could be reached to comment. M.A. Britto, convener of the Campaign Against the "Camp Coolie" (Sumangali) System said such reports were common. "Mill managements try to hush these up. Often wages due to the girl are withheld and released only if the family drops the case. Or they make up stories of the girl having an affair and families are shamed into silence," he said. (Reporting by Anuradha Nagaraj, Editing by Ros Russell; Please credit the Thomson Reuters Foundation, the charitable arm of Thomson Reuters, that covers humanitarian news, women's rights, trafficking and climate change. Visit www.trust.org)


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Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Tim Holtz Blueprint Frightful Kitty Halloween card
Recently I picked up the Tim Holtz Happy Halloween Blueprint stamp set, the Handprint Halloween die set and the Materialize paper pad. Oh- those purchases have made me very happy and busy in my crafty room! Today I would like to share one of several projects created using the goodies.
The cat drew my attention right away as it reminds me of my tuxedo cat, Pepper...minus the orange checkered shirt. :) The image was stamped on watercolor paper and colored using Distress Markers and a watercolor brush. It was die cut using Elizabeth Craft Designs' Stitched Circles.
The Halloween is the negative of the Halloween die cutout. The seam binding was dyed using Distress Stain and water.
The inside is more of the patterned paper and the sentiment from the same stamp set.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed the frighteningly feline Halloween card!
Have a happy, crafty day!
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo
This card is entered into the following challenges:
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such a fun and funky card!! Thank you for playing along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!!ReplyDelete
Fabulous Halloween project, Kathy Jo. With that sweet twine you've used, this would also be PERFECT for our Halloween Challenge at Really Reasonable Ribbon. So, if you want to link up with us for another chance to win, we'd love to have you join us and play along. Hope to see you here:ReplyDelete
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What a fun Halloween card! I love the unique design and that cat stamp is one of my favorites. Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.ReplyDelete
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Thats a great card. I had to pin it right away!ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment...I really appreciate it!
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Signal Description System Memory Interface PCI Express* Graphics (PEG) Signals Direct Media Interface (DMI) Signals Reset and Miscellaneous Signals Display Interfaces USB Type-C Signals MIPI* CSI-2 Interface Signals Processor Clocking Signals Testability Signals Error and Thermal Protection Signals Power Sequencing Signals Processor Power Rails Ground and Reserved Signals Processor Internal Pull-Up / Pull-Down Terminations
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The Intel® Smart Cache Technology is a shared Last Level Cache (LLC).
- The LLC is non-inclusive.
- The LLC may also be referred to as a 3rd level cache.
- The LLC is shared between all IA cores as well as the Processor Graphics.
- For P Cores The 1st and 2nd level caches are not shared between physical cores and each physical core has a separate set of caches.
- For E Cores The 1st level cache is not shared between physical cores and each physical core has a separate set of caches.
- For E Cores The 2nd level cache is shared between 4 physical cores.
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March 2019
GoodDollar Hackathon: Hackinequality March 2019
GoodDollar announces: Hackinequality March 2019 – the first hackathon for reducing global wealth inequality using decentralised technology. Topic suggestions for projects – you can choose one or choose your own: Digital identity related solution – centered around identity itself as a goal Social impact – a project that promotes social causes and fairness Social Identity for UBI – build a distributed identity system without a central database, to prevent users from opening multiple accounts per user, while maintaining privacy, efficiency, accessibility and decentralisation Social…Find out more »
April 2019
Nordic Basic Income Conference 2019 – "Visions for a Brighter Future"
Borgerlønn BIEN Norway and The Norwegian Student Society are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the next annual Nordic Basic Income Conference, which is to take place at Chateau Neuf in Oslo from the 5th to the 7th April 2019. The conference program will consist of plenary sessions and workshops, featuring both national and international speakers, as well as cultural contributions. One of the main purposes of this conference is to enable discussion about how the implementation of a basic…Find out more »
UBI Day at Draper University
Draper Associates has invited several entrepreneurs working on basic income to pitch their ideas. The event will begin with a one hour long presentation by the head of UBI research at YCombinator at 1pm PST. Following that will be twelve UBI projects pitching over three hours to Tim Draper. The format will be ten minutes for a presentation, followed up by five minutes of Q&A. Tune in on "UBI Day" to watch or submit your project here. Click here for…Find out more »
May 2019
Alternative Basic Income Systems: A Discussion
Basic income is a hot topic this year at New York's blockchain week. Join the discussion this evening to learn about three different OpenUBI projects: a cryptocurrency (Manna), an independent digital currency (Project Greshm), and a Sybil-resistant decentralized identity system (BrightID). We will kick off with an introduction to Universal Basic Income (UBI) by our esteemed guest Dr. Michael A. Lewis, professor at Hunter College and co-founder of the US Basic Income Guarantee (USBIG), followed by lightning talks from each project. At 7:30 we will begin…Find out more »
June 2019
18th Annual North American Basic Income Guarantee (NABIG) Congress
Organized by the U.S. Basic Income Guarantee Network, Basic Income Canada, and SSSW Associate Professor Michael A. Lewis, this year's Congress will bring together researchers, activists, policymakers and students from around North America and the world who focus on universal basic income guarantee (BIG) on the policy agenda. This year marks fifty years since a basic income guarantee was first introduced in the U.S. Congress. Basic income is once again on the policy agenda in North America. Pilot programs, controlled…Find out more »
August 2019
BIEN Congress 2019
Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) is a global network with 35 national and regional affiliates. Its primary objective is to foster informed discussion about basic income throughout the world. Each year, BIEN organizes an international Congress, hosted by one of its affiliates. India Network for Basic Income (INBI) along with NALSAR University of Law is hosting the 19th BIEN Congress in Hyderabad, India, from 22nd to 25th of August 2019.Find out more »
October 2019
Basic Income March
Be part of the worldwide movement that is demanding basic income as the future of our economy. Our economy is leaving millions behind. Join the people powered movement to send the message that our society and economy needs to evolve to meet the challenges of the 21st century. The NYC Basic Income March will begin in South Bronx and finish in Harlem, at the Convent Baptist Church in Harlem. We will march with and hear from leaders including the Yang…Find out more »
May 2020
North American Basic Income Guarantee (NABIG) Congress 2020
The 19th annual NABIG Congress takes place May 21-24, 2020 at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario with prominent speakers and diverse participants from Canada, the United States and beyond. The major themes for NABIG 2020 are: The particular relevance of basic income to young people and their future wellbeing, and the importance of engaging youth in interrelated movements, especially those concerned with climate crisis and the future of the economy. Basic income and women's equality and wellbeing, especially in the…Find out more »
July 2020
Carbon charges, basic income and global justice
This webinar explores the proposal that carbon charges - and the dividends paid from them - should be international. About this Event This webinar is aimed at activists, academics, policy-makers and all who have an interest in global justice and sustainability. Carbon taxes and charges are usually proposed as national schemes, with the revenues kept within the country. Given the international impacts of burning carbon, we ask whether it is right that the highest polluters get to hold onto the…Find out more »


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Barb felt her husband needed ideas for her Christmas gift, so she thought of having a quilt made just for her.
"Ok I have been doing a lot of looking/ thinking and I have made a decision. My husband would love to buy me a quilt, the size can be about 30 x 25" . I really like the Treehouse series. My favorite colors are in the #1,3,5 and 7. But go ahead and do your thing b/c I trust you".
For me, this WILL be a challenge since the original size of these quilts was in the 15" range, or 1/4 the size requested. O, I can do it, but I will have to keep the whimsy and scale of the originals or it will look wrong.
On the other hand, Barb's living room, where it will eventually hang, is YELLOW. So I am pumped!


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Iconic Rabbit Ears Peak goes floppy after losing a big chunk of an ear
Steamboat Today
Perhaps it was an ear piercing gone very, very wrong.
Or could it just be that awkward phase after a bad haircut?
No, it's much more likely Mother Nature is to blame for what's happened to Northwest Colorado's iconic Rabbit Ears Peak.
The stone rabbit landmark that greets drivers and hikers on the top of Rabbit Ears Pass has recently lost a big chunk of one of its ears.
Local residents might not have even noticed the rabbit's new floppy "do."
But when viewed from U.S. Highway 40 heading east toward Denver, the western ear on viewer's left is significantly skinnier and pointier following what appears to be an erosion event at the top of the rock formation.
The change can be seen with the naked eye.
After he was told about a possible change to the appearance of the rock formation, U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Chad Stewart said he made a point to look at Rabbit Ears Peak on a drive he took this week.
"It looked like a person was standing up there (on top of the ear)," Stewart said noting how the rock now has a very skinny point on top of it. "I do think it looks different."
Steamboat Today started checking in on the health of the iconic rock formation after snowmobiler Andrew Crockett shared photos with the the newspaper last week that appeared to show a dramatic transformation.
So, on Thursday, a reporter armed with close-up photographs of the rock formation taken in 2014 huffed and puffed all the way up to the peak to take new photos to compare.
When the old and new photographs taken in the exact same spot are placed side by side, it proves a large chunk of rock at least as big as two humans gave way.
The change is even more dramatic when viewed from the start of the trail that leads up to the ears.
Local geologist Tom Delancey said he wouldn't be surprised by a large chunk of the rock formation falling off.
The formation itself has always been fragile and precarious, he said.
"It wouldn't take a whole lot of time for them to come down," he said of the ears.
Delancey did not report seeing any major changes to the rock formation when he hiked up there last summer.
It raises the possibility that the big change occurred this winter.
(Help us pin down when the change occurred. Send your photos of Rabbit Ears Peak taken in the last two years including a date to reporter Scott Franz at email@example.com)
Delancey said about 90 percent of erosion in the nearby mountains can be attributed by frost wedging, which is caused by a repeated freeze, thaw cycle on rocks.
On a formation like Rabbit Ears Peak, water can build up inside cracks and holes, and the rocks can break free when the water freezes and thaws.
It's this same process that causes large rocks and boulders to sometimes break free and roll onto highways in such places as Mount Harris Canyon.
But could the missing chunk of rock on Rabbit Ears be human caused?
The piece that broke off was at a height that would not be easily accessible to humans.
Stewart said there are also no rock climbers permitted to operate at the rock formation, making this scenario more unlikely than natural erosion.
Delancey said the Rabbit Ears Peak formation is the remains of pyroclastic debris that was launched out of a nearby volcano millions of years ago.
The material cooled and solidified, leaving behind volcanic rock material that was shaped into what it is today.
According to Steamboat Pilot archives, Rabbit Ears Peak was given its official name by Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, who headed a United States Geological and Geographic Survey of the area in the late 1860s.
A plaque near the start of the hike up to Rabbit Ears Peak states the rock formation was named by the earliest trappers in the area because of its resemblance to a pair of rabbit ears.
The change to Rabbit Ears comes as other famous landmarks around the world are disappearing due to erosion and other natural causes.
Last year, frost was blamed for taking down a famous spire, or hoodoo, in Bryce Canyon, Utah.
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The Rancourt & Co. shoe portfolio has been expanding beyond just loafers and blucher mocs recently. I've noticed a few interesting new styles have been popping up on the company Instagram and other social channels as of late. Intrigued, I reached out to Kyle Rancourt to find out more. Eventually this lead to a preview box of nine pairs of the Maine maker's new styles –all made with a Blake welt construction–showing up at my office. They are great shoes, I didn't get to keep any but getting a closer looked sparked this post to find out more about Rancourt's new Blake shoes. These are their stories.
Part of this new crop of Blake styles is Hamilton boot, which is more traditional dress boot –as opposed to the handsewn styled moc toe shapes that Rancourt has become known for– made with the Blake welt process. If you like the shape but wanted something sightly different from what is seen here, Rancourt can also do custom orders of styles like these with the outsole and leather of your choosing. More on the Blake welting process and it's similarity to Goodyear welting below.
The Blake process as explained by Kyle Rancourt:
Named after the man who invented the McKay sole stitching machine, Lyman Reed Blake. He sold the patent to the McKay company and thus the machine is called the McKay sole stitching machine, but the process was developed by Blake.
The entire process, up until the bottoming process, is very similar to a Goodyear Welt. The uppers are machine lasted using the same type of toe and heel lasting machines. The biggest difference is that a Goodyear welt is lasted to an innersole that has a rib attached to it. This rib is used later when the welt is stitched into the rib. The rib tends to make the innersole a bit more rigid.
We last the uppers to an innersole with no rib and then we stitch a mid-sole through the bottom of the innersole. All Blake shoes will have a single row of stitching inside of the shoes. We wrap our innersoles with leather lining.
The McKay machine stitches from the inside of the shoe. This is the machine used to attach the mid-sole. If the out-sole can be stitched on, as opposed to Vibram soles which are only cemented on, we use a high-speed welt stitching machine that stitches from the outside. Again, it's the same type of machine Alden uses. Most rubber soles get cemented and permanently bonded to the mid-sole. Later we can cut the midsole off and replace it with another sole. All Blake shoes can be re-soled. The final step is to inset a ¾ length sockliner to cover the stitching inside, in this way it's very much like a handsewn. In fact, the bottoming process is exactly like a handsewn, that's what made it a good fit for us.
We are in the development process on plain toe bluchers and wing tips. We want to offer proper dress shoes in addition to the traditional handsewn shoes that people have come to know from Rancourt & Co.
More details about making Blake welted shoes in video format for your viewing pleasure.


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Gastric Sleeve Specialist
Atlanta Body Institute
Gastric Sleeve Q & A
What is a gastric sleeve?
Gastric sleeve surgery is a form of weight-loss surgery in which Dr. Ibikunle removes up to 85% of your stomach. The portion of the stomach that is removed secretes hormones, like ghrelin, that signal hunger. Without this portion of the stomach, your body produces little or no ghrelin. With fewer hunger signals and a smaller stomach, you will consume fewer calories and lose weight.
To be a candidate for gastric sleeve surgery, you must have a BMI over 40 or have a BMI over 30 with other health concerns. Other health concerns that qualify you for a gastric sleeve include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, or sleep apnea.
What types of gastric sleeves are available?
At Atlanta Body Institute, Dr. Ibikunle specializes in two minimally invasive gastric sleeve options. Both options involve decreasing the size of your stomach in different ways:
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG)
With LSG, Dr. Ibikunle removes about 85% of your stomach through a few tiny incisions in your abdomen. He uses a laparoscopic camera and specialized tools to carefully resize your stomach through the incisions while you are under anesthesia.
The LSG procedure is performed in a hospital and lasts about two hours. You recover in the hospital for two to three days before returning home. Full recovery takes about two weeks before you can return to work.
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG)
During ESG, Dr. Ibikunle inserts a tiny camera and endoscopic tools through your mouth to your stomach while you are under anesthesia. Dr. Ibikunle places approximately 12 sutures in your stomach to create a tube shape. The new tube-shaped area is smaller in size so you require less food to feel full.
ESG is an outpatient procedure that lasts about 90 minutes. After surgery is completed, you return home to recover for about two weeks before returning to work.
What results can I expect with a gastric sleeve?
Full recovery takes four to six weeks. After this time, you will be able to return to normal physical activities, work, and further development of your healthy lifestyle.
On average, you can expect to lose about 33% of your excess weight after three months, about half of your excess weight after six months, and about 70% of your excess weight after one year.*
A consultation with Dr. Ibikunle is the first step to understanding your options for weight-loss surgery. Call or schedule your visit online today.
*Individual results may vary.


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It feels like only yesterday that I'd been at Riverside for Matt Berry and the Maypoles 2015 tour.
This time, attracting a slightly denser and much rowdier crowd it was interesting to see how much
had changed in almost a year.
Support act Xylaroo were up once again to start the night off and it was refreshing to see little bit
more of a stage presence this time round. Still fairly reserved; it was definitely clear that since last
December their confidence has grown as well as their discography. A notable part of their set
included a cove of Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive'. Xylaroo sure know how to smash a cover and
completely remake it to a song of their own with a pinch of acoustic flair. Another highlight for me
included a song about Hikkaduwa - a beach in Sri Lanka which was hit terribly by the tsunami in
found the song a beautiful and thoughtful tribute the the gorgeous sandy landscape in the pearl of
the Indian Ocean. Playing a selection of songs from their new album Sweetooth, Xylaroo
completely charmed the audience on Friday evening.
Touring across the UK for their new 'rukurd' (As Berry Likes to call it) - The Small Hours, Matt Berry
and the Maypoles were up next. They kicked things off with 'Night Terrors', a jazzy and progressive
track which reminds me a bit too much of something that should be the soundtrack for Mission
Impossible. Nevertheless the crowd sinked into it easily enough as if you distract yourself from its
spy-like tendencies you can't deny that it is somewhat of a musical masterpiece - incorporating
trumpets and clarinets to take the listener on a trippy journey. Each individual in the crowd was not
only there for the music but for a comedy fix as well. It's almost unheard of to go to a Matt Berry gig
without having a giggle as the man simply radiates humour. 'All the tracks are beautiful, I mean I
wrote them', he claimed bluntly before jumping into 'Say it Again', and receiving a roar from the
Geordie mob. He treated us to some old classics like 'So Low', 'Snuff Box' and 'Take My Hand' as
well as testing out some newbies such as 'One by One'.
"Probably one of the best frontmen I've seen live, Berry doesn't put on a gig, he presents a performance of instrumental experimentation"
'The thing about playing new songs is that the crowd will literally cheer for anything…this ones
called 'Dog with Two Dicks'', before the crowd erupted. Probably one of the best frontmen I've
seen live, Berry doesn't put on a gig, he presents a performance of instrumental experimentation
which he takes completely seriously - and why shouldn't he? It can be difficult for some people to
see past the IT Crowd, The Toast of London and Garth Marenghi's Dark Place but when you do,
you're exposed to some sheer musical dexterity. A slight disclaimer however…I've got to put it out
there that although some tracks on 'The Small Things' are brilliant, the older songs will always
have a more prominent place in my Spotify account. Irrelevant of this however, Matt Berry and the
Maypoles put on a cracking night at Riverside and I'm intrigued about where they'll go from here.


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FLASH offers the following tips to help preserve property and mitigate anticipated water or flood damage from Tropical Storm Isaac. These tips are provided for use in areas where conditions still safely allow for outside preparations and/or the focus is on preserving home contents and possessions.
Outside Your Home
- Analyze water flow through your yard and consider how water moves during a typical thunderstorm. Inspect critical areas (storm drains, culverts, berms, gutters and downspouts) to identify potential blockage to proper flow of water away from your home.
- Clear yard of any debris, plant material or items (garden décor, foliage, or garbage cans) that can block water flow and storm drains.
- If time permits, secure and/or elevate outdoor appliances, AC units or storage tanks.
Inside Your Home
- Place important papers (birth/marriage certificates, passports, bank and insurance information) in a watertight container and keep them close. Take the container with you if evacuating or place in a high and dry location if sheltering in place.
- Protect irreplaceable keepsakes including family photos, wedding albums, and baby pictures by placing in sealed plastic bags or watertight containers.
- Take digital pictures or video to create an inventory of your personal possessions and keep the camera card handy in case of evacuation. Don't forget to open closets and drawers to document all of your belongings as they will become part of any potential insurance claim.
- Identify and move electronics and other expensive items (computers, televisions, phone systems, area rugs, expensive furniture) on lower levels of the home and elevate if possible to keep them dry.


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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has several programs that offer tax relief for persons who have outstanding back taxes.
One IRS tax relief program is the Installment Agreement which allows people who are financially unable to make the payments to pay their tax debt over time. Monthly payments can be made until the entire tax debt if paid off. There is also an Offer in Compromise (OIC) program which allows taxpayers to settle their tax debt for a lesser amount than what they owe. This program works well for persons with limited means.
There are also situations where the IRS may abate penalties for taxpayers who were unable to pay taxes because of a special hardship. Persons who match this criterion may have their penalties forgiven by the IRS. However, this abatement of interest is very limited and hardly is ever granted.
You are able to apply for an Installment Agreement, penalty abatement or an OIC on your own. However, if you wish for someone to represent you, there are only a few persons that can assist you.
If you are unable to pay your taxes, look at the various programs for one that you can qualify for. Then contact the IRS to see if they can help you.


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Data Description of a System
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In this paper, a brief discussion on description of process by memorized data is given. The insight into the problem can offer modified views on optimal control, on data compression at communication systems with respect to information content of message, etc. The idea of process description by memorized data with different information content will be presented here on the classical case study of optimal control: the data based control algorithm (data algorithm, DA) gathers data from the controlled process and derives control signal (control) from data accumulated in the data base. The implementation of the DA on the ideal computer which is not limited by its speed or capacity of memory is expected for simplicity. Accuracy of the data algorithm is then given by a-priori knowledge of the task and by information exchange between the controlled process and the computer.
Persistent identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/11012/58403
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SourceRadioengineering. 1996, vol. 5, č. 1, s. 11-14. ISSN 1210-2512
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Wood knows few design limits. Its lighter hues can complement contemporary spaces while darker finishes and rough knots signal to a rustic bent. We found five seats and surfaces that incorporate or seek to replicate the material's nature's beauty, giving designers myriad options in working wood into their spaces. We cap off this week's product finds with an upholstery collection made entirely from post-consumer recycled polyester, which puts a different spin on green.
Evergrain and Structured, Arborite
High-pressure laminates offer design flexibility through not only their variety of colors and shapes but also the opportunity to incorporate textures. Arborite's two new textures, Evergrain and Structured (shown), emulate wood in hues that match a range of applications. Evergrain offers the feel of wood grain with a slight sheen and is available with 57 of the company's high-pressure laminate designs. Structured's highly embossed texture provides a contemporary look and is available on 27 of the company's laminates. Both products are Greenguard-certified for indoor air quality. arborite.com
Slam Beam, Leland International
With a form that eliminates excess material, Slam Beam from Leland International takes a minimalist approach to bench seating. Available in two, three, and four-seat arrangements, and with or without arms, the seating collection comes in wood or polypropylene finishes and three base colors. Tables may be added between or at the end of the seats. lelandinternational.com
Aurora Barn Doors, Aurora Doors
Swing doors require greater clearance than sliding doors and can be a safety hazard in busy hallways. Designed for use in healthcare and corporate applications, Aurora Barn Doors from Aurora Doors offer clear spans of up to 196" and a concealed floor track. The doors are available with flush wood panels as well as with with aluminum or wood stiles and rails, and they can accommodate ¼"- to ½"-thick glass panels with acoustic seals to reduce sound transmission. Available with locks, latches, and card readers. auroradoors.com
Us Wood Base Chair, American Seating
American Seating expanded its Us contract furniture collection to include the Wood Base Chair, which pairs a streamlined multi-ply wood base (in an ash or walnut veneer) with a texture-molded polypropylene seating shell. The seat pad comes in more than 450 fabrics and the shell is offered in 15 colors, including green and lake blue (shown). The chair measures 33-15/16" tall and 23-13/16" deep. americanseating.com
Craftwood, Terra Legno
Resilient flooring may be known for its durability, but it often struggles to capture the wood look many clients desire. Terra Legno's Craftwood is made from engineered hardwood to provide the resilience necessary for commercial and residential applications, and includes an oil finish and a micro-bevel edge. The FSC-certified, random-length boards measure 9/16" thick and 5" wide. terralegno.com
Gold Standard Collection, Designtex
Low in VOCs and free of topical finishes, this upholstery collection from Designtex is made entirely of post-consumer recycled polyester and can be cleaned with water-based solvents. Three of the collection's designs—Concept (shown), Pop Art, and Precision—were the first upholstery products to receive gold-level certification under the Facts Sustainability Ecolabel developed by the Association for Contract Textiles. designtex.com


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Debt consolidation is a popular topic these days. As with most financial service agreements, it's the small print that really matters. There's good reason for consumers to be confused. Television and radio ads can be misleading, so it just makes sense to do a little research before making an important financial decision. First of all, many so called debt consolidation programs are really debt settlement or debt management programs.
It isn't at all surprising that consumers seldom understand the true cost of debt consolidation because the less you understand, the more money these companies make!
The True Cost of Consolidating Debt
Financially strapped consumers can easily be led astray by debt consolidation companies and the misinformation they rely on to convince vulnerable prospects to sign on the dotted line. Most consumers never speak with someone that specializes in resolving debt issues.
The truth is that consumers are unaware of the interest charges and fees that apply to many debt consolidation programs. A range of charges and fees may apply, depending on whether the program is a debt consolidation, debt management or debt settlement program. Debt consolidation companies use a variety of strategies to relieve consumer debt, including peer-to-peer loans, bank consolidation loans, credit card balance transfers and home equity loans.
Debt Consolidation Fees and Charges
Debt consolidation consumers should be aware of the many fees and charges that are charged by debt consolidation companies. A partial list of potential fees is listed below.
Origination fees of one to five percent of the total loan value are often applied to new loans to cover administrative costs.
Closing fees are just another type of origination fee.
Annual fees are frequently applied to home equity loans, home equity lines of credit and balance transfers. Annual fees can be as high as $50 a year.
Balance transfer fees usually range from 3 to 5 percent of the total amount transferred.
Late fees can amount to more than $100 on balance transfer consolidation loans. The terms of a debt consolidation contract should always be thoroughly reviewed.
Early cancellation fees can range from a flat fee of up to $500 or 1% of the loan value on lines of credit.
That's Not All
The terms of a debt consolidation loan agreement specify the amount of interest that the consumer must pay the lender. Interest charges vary greatly depending on the nature of the debt consolidation loan. The interest charges on a debt consolidation loan from a bank or other lender usually range from 7 to 30 percent. The amount of interest charges may also depend on the credit score of the consumer. A credit score above 700 usually yields the lowest interest rates.
Many credit card balance transfer agreements do not assess interest charges for the first 12 months. Similarly, credit card companies often advertise interest free balance transfers for one year or more. Unfortunately, the introductory period goes by quickly. Late payments may also invalidate the 0 percent interest feature. Interest charges range between 4 and 10 percent on home equity loans. Home equity loans are somewhat risky since the consumer can lose their home if financial conditions grow worse rather than better. The same principle applies to any loan that is secured by collateral.
Carefully Consider the Available Options
It's important to understand the difference between debt consolidation, debt settlement and debt management. Debt settlement companies negotiate with creditors to reduce or eliminate consumer debt. Clients typically pay a debt management company or credit counseling agency a predictable monthly fee to administer an agreed upon debt management plan.
Consumers should thoroughly research the available options to reduce or eliminate debt before making a final decision. The relevant fees and charges vary greatly from program to program and lender to lender. Every consumer has a unique set of circumstances that deserve careful consideration. Making an informed choice could drastically reduce the cost of dealing with burdensome debt.
Georgia Debt Relief is here to help you deal with your debt issues and avoid the pitfalls of unwise decisions. Contact us if you think you need some help navigating the confusing world of debt and finance. We're right here in Savannah GA to help our community find their way to true debt relief.


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Transformers Has A Massive New Plan To Ramp Up Its Cinematic Universe
One look at the vast phalanx of comic book superhero films, genre novel adaptations and other chapter-centric properties is all the proof needed that we are in the midst of the tentpole era of the movie industry. In a move that certainly cements this idea, it is being reported that Paramount Pictures has big plans for the future of its Transformers franchise in the form of multi-part sequel films to the already-enduring series of movies. Yeah, that's right, the cinematic world is not quite done with the frenetic, destructive, product-placing world in which Autobots and Decepticons turn our cities into their personal Thunderdome.
According to a scoop by Deadline, producer, Akiva Goldsman has been tasked with facilitating some meetings with producers of the Transformers franchise such as Steven Spielberg, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and the sultan of cinematic 'splosions and ultimate franchise guru, himself, Michael Bay. The purpose of said meetings will be to organize what is being called a "writer's room" which will serve to bounce around ideas, mapping out a long-constructed plot for multiple directly-connected sequel films to add to the Transformers film series.
Certainly, the series' last entry in 2014's Transformers: Age of Extinction was not generally hailed as an artistic masterpiece, but it did set an important benchmark. Grossing a worldwide total of $1.1 billion, virtually matching its predecessor in 2011's Transformers: Dark of the Moon, it served as a litmus test indicating that the property itself is still strong and that the potentially lucrative move of swapping leading men from Shia LaBeouf to the more bankable Mark Wahlberg clearly paid off in dividends. Seeing as Age of Extinction also expanded the film mythos with the famed Dinobots and even left things open-ended with Optimus Prime's new quest to find The Creators, it's clear that there's more than enough water left in this well.
The move certainly comes as no surprise, seeing as the franchise has collectively made Paramount nearly $4 billion across only four films. However, one of the most notable things it accomplished with Age of Extinction was the film's record-breaking performance in China, where it became the highest-grossing film of all time there at $320 million, surpassing even Avatar. As a result, the Transformers film series, walking into its prospective fifth and sixth (maybe even seventh) iterations could be looking to cultivate a market that has yet to be fully tapped.
Now, with the presence of an apparently potent addition to the global audience, Paramount appears to be applying a strategy to the Transformers series that is becoming conventional in the tentpole era; bundling multiple pre-production processes for the same property. For example, James Cameron is currently over at Fox overseeing the studio's $900 million investment with a collective of writers who hammer out long-term storyline plans for his three sequels to Avatar. Likewise, Disney, whose subsidiary, Marvel Studios has already set the bar high for meticulous long-term IP planning with their Avengers-centric films, are also handling Star Wars in a similar manner. With important points on the Star Wars road map firmly set, a team of writers secretly flesh out the continuity-connected details that directly continue from this December's kick-off, The Force Awakens, its two sequels and the spinoff films.
Thus, as basic economics suggest, studios get the most "bang for their buck" by bundling the pre-production processes for multiple films, saving themselves potentially substantial costs. While no details have been revealed regarding how many more Transformers sequels would be on tap, it does appear that Michael Bay is not quite ready to quit his lucrative hobby of having giant innately merchandisable robots wreck our world with wanton disregard, while some Victoria's Secret model arches her back seductively in slow motion as atomic bombs detonate in the background.
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1. 1938: The RMS Queen Elizabeth launched
It was on this date in 1938 that the RMS Queen Elizabeth was launched. Named after Queen Elizabeth, who was the Queen Consort to King George VI at the time, it was a designed after the legendary Queen Mary with a few extra improvements. One of the changes was its size, which at 1,031 feet long made it the largest passenger liner for a total of 56 year,s as well as being the largest riveted ship by gross tonnage. Point being, this thing was massive. It was used for its intended purpose of an ocean liner until October of 1946 because prior to that was used as a troopship in WWII. It would eventually be replaced by Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1969 because it was smaller and more economical to operate. The original Queen Elizabeth was sold to a few different buyers before falling into the hands of a Hong Kong businessman who had plans to refurbish the massive ship and turn it into a floating university. However, in 1972 while under construction, it mysteriously caught fire and the water used to put out the fire actually capsized the ship. The following year she was deemed a loss and was scrapped where she lay.
2. 2008: First Chinese space walk
During the Shenzhou 7 mission, Zhai Zhigang became the first Chinese citizen to "spacewalk" on this date in 2008. This essentially just refers to an astronaut leaving the aircraft while using a spacesuit, not the fancy moonwalk dance made popular by Michael Jackson. Zhai was the commander of the three-man crew on the Shenzhou 7 mission, which was the third manned space mission for the Chinese. According to reports, he remained outside the craft for about 13 minutes before returning to the re-entry module. The specially made suit Zhai was wearing reportedly cost in excess of $3 million and consisted of 10 layers and weighed over 250 lbs. It apparently took all three men 15 hours to put together.
3. 2004: Richard Branson signed deal for Virgin Galactic
It was on this date in 2004 that wild-man billionaire Richard Branson signed a deal that would allow him to offer the first commercial flights to space. Known as Virgin Galactic, it consisted of a spaceship that would take groups of five up into space and give them about 5 minutes worth of weightlessness before starting the re-entry back towards terra firma. Each seat was said to cost over $200,000, and the idea immediately became popular with Hollywoods rich and famous. According to some reports Branson sunk around $100 million into the project, and as of this writing there has yet to be any commercial flight sent into space. Although they are reported to be closer than ever with a new vessel that should allow them to achieve what was once thought to be unachievable.


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The widely varying progressions of cancer require comprehensive diagnostics, an early check of treatment, and the exchange of information with colleagues. Siemens says that its new version of the diagnostics software syngo.via supports the treating physician in making decisions regarding treatment in oncology through a comprehensive portfolio of applications across imaging systems, treatments, and disciplines.
Imaging procedures play an important role in treatment planning. Multimodal image material not only provides information for a precise assessment of the tumour with regard to its position, morphology and metabolism, but it also forms the basis for radiotherapy planning. The application syngo.via RT Image Suite supports the radiotherapy oncologists in the demanding task of optimally using clinical images from various sources such as CT, MRT or PET-CT in order to contour the tumour to be irradiated and the surrounding tissue to be spared.
Another part of the oncology software portfolio is the application syngo.MR OncoCare. Siemens says that this software allows an early, quantitative evaluation of the response of the tumour to the treatment. It allows conclusions to be drawn about the success of the selected treatment method and, if necessary, this method can be adapted. Thus, the patient is spared from the continuation of ineffective treatment and the unnecessary costs associated with it.
In order to define the best possible treatment for each individual patient and successfully treat cancer, a wide variety of medical disciplines are drawn upon. Their representatives come together in regular, interdisciplinary meetings on this topic in so-called tumour boards. Syngo.MI Offline Oncoboard provides an IT solution in order to be able to present syngo.via findings of the various imaging procedures even on a standard PC and independently of a network connection.


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Samsung's new five-layer EUV process enables the industry's highest DRAM bit density, enhancing productivity by approximately 20%
Based on the latest DDR5 standard, Samsung's 14nm DRAM will be ideal for handling ever-growing AI and 5G workloads
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced that it has begun mass producing the industry's smallest, 14-nanometer (nm), DRAM based on extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology. Following the company's shipment of the industry-first EUV DRAM in March of last year, Samsung has increased the number of EUV layers to five to deliver today's finest, most advanced DRAM process for its DDR5 solutions.
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"We have led the DRAM market for nearly three decades by pioneering key patterning technology innovations," said Jooyoung Lee, senior vice president and head of DRAM Product & Technology at Samsung Electronics. "Today, Samsung is setting another technology milestone with multi-layer EUV that has enabled extreme miniaturization at 14nm — a feat not possible with the conventional argon fluoride (ArF) process. Building on this advancement, we will continue to provide the most differentiated memory solutions by fully addressing the need for greater performance and capacity in the data-driven world of 5G, AI and the metaverse."
As DRAM continues to scale down the 10nm-range, EUV technology becomes increasingly important to improve patterning accuracy for higher performance and greater yields. By applying five EUV layers to its 14nm DRAM, Samsung has achieved the highest bit density while enhancing the overall wafer productivity by approximately 20%. Additionally, the 14nm process can help bring down power consumption by nearly 20% compared to the previous-generation DRAM node.
Leveraging the latest DDR5 standard, Samsung's 14nm DRAM will help unlock unprecedented speeds of up to 7.2 gigabits per second (Gbps), which is more than twice the DDR4 speed of up to 3.2Gbps.
Samsung plans to expand its 14nm DDR5 portfolio to support data center, supercomputer and enterprise server applications. Also, Samsung expects to grow its 14nm DRAM chip density to 24Gb in better meeting the rapidly-growing data demands of global IT systems.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
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John Lucas, for Samsung Semiconductor, Inc.


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Green Facades and Foliage Screens for exterior and interior application
Green facades and foliage screens are created using a tensile rigging system with planters and climbing plants.
These are ideal for interior application as semi-transparent space dividers and /or exterior application for building facades.
Exterior Application
Green facades are ideal for softening existing or new facades and are designed to fit client site requirements and plant specifications.
Interior Application
Green screen are ideal to invigorate internal spaces and are designed to fit client site requirements and plant specifications.
Components of System and Materials
The system is comprised of 316 marine grade stainless steel rigging fixtures and fittings. Planter options can include:-
- Aluminium planters
- Light weight composite planters
- Client provided planters
Standard Sizes and Configurations
Green facades and foliage screens can be made to fit almost any size and a wide variety of configurations are possible. These include:-
- Horizontal rigging – to client requirements
- Vertical rigging – to client size
- Diamond – to client requirements
- Mesh – to client requirements
Locally sourced, sustainable, New Zealand native plants as well as exotic plants. Plants can be selected for specific requirements:
- North, South, East or West facing.
- High wind,
- Coastal,
- NZ natives only, locally sourced,
- Exotic, mixed, etc.
As our gardens are soil based, they require very little maintenance and this delivers low operating costs. Typically for exterior NZ native gardens, recommended plant maintenance is bi-annual. For internal gardens, the maintenance will be dependent upon environmental conditions.
Installation Details
Site measurement is undertaken prior to manufacture and the installation is designed according to the substrate and any waterproofing requirements. Wall penetration and fixing details are designed according to the substrate, building design and engineering requirements. Irrigation is designed according building design and site requirements.
Testing or Certification
316 Marine grade stainless steels.
The irrigation systems are designed for the site and environment and can be connected to a rainwater collection system and/or main supply.
A typical installation will use :-
- a 20mm tap with mains water pressure of between 2-5 bar
- a battery or electrical controller with single or multiple zones
- 19 mm vertical feeder pipes and 13 mm horizontal feeder pipes
- pressure compensating drippers or spray irrigation
- Rainwater collection and storage


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For information only - not an official document
30 October 2017
Media representatives are invited to the
6-9 November 2017
Grand Hyatt Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
VIENNA, 30 October (United Nations Information Service) - The international space community will gather in Dubai from 6 to 9 November 2017 for a High Level Forum to discuss the benefits to society of space and international cooperation and coordination in the peaceful uses of outer space.
The Forum is a unique opportunity for the collective space community to address the importance of space in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and engage further in the cross-sectoral areas of the four High Level Forum pillars of space economy, space society, space accessibility and space diplomacy. This conference will bring together a wide range of participants, including academia, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, governmental entities, space agencies, and the private sector.
The Forum will be divided into two sessions: expert presentations and discussions on 6 and 7 November, and high-level panels on 8 and 9 November.
This Forum is one of a number of flagship activities organized by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) to build on the Dubai Declaration of 2016 and provide recommendations for UNISPACE+50 in June 2018. UNISPACE+50 will be a special segment of the annual session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first United Nations Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNISPACE) and set the future course of global space cooperation in a shared vision entitled "Space2030".
The United Nations/United Arab Emirates High Level Forum on Space as a Driver for Socio-Economic Development is organized by UNOOSA, in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates Space Agency, and hosted by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre.
For further information about the Forum, including the agenda, visit: http://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/hlf/2017/HLF2017.html
Follow @UNOOSA on Twitter for updates.
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Media representatives who wish to obtain accreditation for the event should contact:
Grace Haber
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
Telephone: (+971) 5546 23472
Email: grace.haber[at]mbrsc.ae
For more information about UNOOSA, please contact:
Daria Brankin
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Telephone: (+43 699) 1459 8718
Email: daria.brankin[at]unoosa.org


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Your HOA may be required to follow the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
As a member of your homeowners association (HOA) board, it's your responsibility to collect monthly dues or assessments to maintain your community. Whether board members take on this task or you delegate it to a bookkeeper or property manager, there are procedures that must be followed in collecting this debt.
While you may not consider your HOA monthly dues as debt, many state and federal courts do. Which means your HOA's collection of these fees falls under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Even if your area doesn't consider HOA fees as debt, it's a good idea to follow these practices.
To collect past-due fees or special assessments, the FDCPA requires the party attempting to collect the debt (the HOA) to notify the debtor (the homeowner) of the debt in writing. The letter must include certain information, including the purpose the letter (an attempt to collect the debt), the amount of the debt and the name of the organization owed the debt (the HOA).
The FDCPA also prohibits certain tactics to obtain payment, including:
- Threatening violence, or harassing the debtor<
- Depositing a post-dated check prior to that date
- Attempting to contact the debtor at their place of employment or at a time or place known to be inconvenient
- Threatening legal action with no intention of following that course of action
- Sharing the debtor's information without authorization
This is just a partial list of the procedures that must be followed under the FDCPA. To view the full act, visit the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection.
This article contains general information. Individual financial situations are unique; please, consult your financial advisor or tax attorney before utilizing any of the information contained in this article.
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It's been a great year for Qlik Technologies (QLIK). The stock has handily outperformed the S&P 500 during 2015, appreciating about 27% versus a 5% decline for the S&P 500 during the same period.
The stock's excellent performance follows a year of better-than-expected growth as the business intelligence analytics company transitions to a multi-product offering. In an interview at a 2015 Global Technology Conference last week, Qlik CEO Lars Bjork explained some of the drivers behind this recent success and provided a glimpse of the company's outlook. Here are some of the most notable quotes from the interview.
Modern analytics is now a "must"
Modern analytics platforms, like Qlik's QlikView and Qlik Sense, which emphasize user interaction and visualization to help take businesses on a journey of enhanced and informed decision-making, is now a must-have for organizations in order to compete effectively, Bjork asserted during the interview. He credited this shift in sentiment in favor of modern analytics as one of the key reasons for the company's growing sales during the past 12 months.
"You're more and more beginning to see the client base -- or customers -- realizing that it's no longer an option to have, or not have, a modern analytics platform," Bjork said. "If you want to be cutting edge in your industry, you just have to have it -- it's a must."
Qlik Sense will likely be a bigger sales driver next year
While Qlik Sense has certainly helped drive sales higher for Qlik recently, the company has experienced "ongoing healthy demand for QlikView," as Bjork noted in Qlik's second-quarter earnings release. Pairing momentum for Qlik Sense and continued demand for QlikView, the company is experiencing accelerating license and total revenue growth.
But the momentum from Sense sales could pick up some more here. And this is why: During the interview, Bjork said Qlik management has been surprised at how few clients have begun transitioning from its original core product, QlikView, to Qlik Sense, which is a better product. But this lower-than-expected migration rate doesn't reflect customer disappointment in Qlik Sense, Bjork emphasized. On the contrary, the lack of transitioning customers reflects high satisfaction with QlikView.
Going forward, however, Bjork says the company is preparing for higher demand for migration next year -- and it wants to make the transition go smoothly.
"So, the intention here is: Further simplify the migration for those that do decide to migrate," Bjork said.
Because they're perfectly happy with where they are with QlikView. They might add Sense for other use cases and other users, but very, very few have. ... So, we are going to -- besides [offering the same Qlik Sense engine in the upcoming QlikView 12 update] -- we are going to further offer more migration tools [for switching from QlikView to Qlik Sense].
There's upside potential with existing customers
One of the key benefits of Qlik Sense is that it is opening up the opportunity for fresh expansion in its existing client accounts. This is a notable opportunity when it comes to large accounts.
Most of our large accounts are not fully penetrated. ... There are some of those that we have penetrated fully, but they are a minority.
Of course, added client penetration doesn't require adoption of Qlik Sense; Bjork said some of its customers are simply looking for a further rollout of QlikView with different use cases and users.
For investors following Qlik Technologies, it's worth tuning into the full interview, which can be found on the company's Events and Presentations page of its website.


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Our Cleaning Services
BrazUsa cleaning is composed of a professional, experienced team that promises to leave your house sparkling. With such experience, the company has learned the best method of doing business is with a certain level of professionalism but informality as well. The company is very understanding of their client's lives and is therefore very lenient with any timing situations regarding scheduling. Their calendar revolves around yours and promises you a slot so long as it does not conflict with that of another client.
To know how much each appointment will cost and then decide on a frequency, ask for a free estimate. Our estimate is derived from the combination of several different elements. Such elements include, but are not limited to, size of the house, frequency for cleaning and any additional cleaning services the house requires. Each house has its own elements that must be factored in, but for the most part, clients are more than satisfied with our evaluations.
Once our evaluation has been completed, the cleansing commences. Our team has been cleaning for over eighteen years and has developed a set of skills that allows them to expertly clean any home, office or location. These skills include mopping, dusting, vacuuming, general organizing, carpet washing and most recently, window cleaning. For services such as carpet and window washing, you'll have to request it specifically. Here is a list of our main services:
- General Residential & Commercial Cleaning
- Kitchen, cafeteria & dining room Cleaning
- Kitchen and cafeteria cleaning
- Trash removal
- Thorough dusting and mopping
- Sweeping, Vacuuming, Mopping & spot cleaning
- Window washing & carpet power-washing


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Risk factors associated with Helicobacter pylori infection treatment failure in a high prevalence area.
Document Type
Triple therapy is commonly used for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. We determined risk factors associated with its failure in compliant patients focusing on H. pylori density, virulence marker and 23S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) point mutations associated with clarithromycin resistance. H. pylori infection was diagnosed by 14C urea breath test (14C UBT) and rapid urease test or histology. Triple therapy with esomeprazole 20 mg b.i.d., amoxicillin 1 g b.i.d. and clarithromycin 500 mg b.i.d. was prescribed for 10 days. 14C UBT was repeated 4 weeks after treatment. In total, 111 patients [69 (62%) males] with a mean age of 46±16 years were enrolled. The mean age of treatment failure was 39±14 years compared to 48±16 years with eradication (P=0·002). Treatment failure was associated with younger mean age, point mutations in the 23S rRNA gene of H. pylori and vacA s1a and m1 when associated with cagA negativity.
Publication ( Name of Journal)
Epidemiology and infection.
Recommended Citation
Yakoob, j.,
Jafri, W.,
Abbas, Z.,
Abid, S.,
Naz, S.,
Khalid, A.
(2011). Risk factors associated with Helicobacter pylori infection treatment failure in a high prevalence area.. Epidemiology and infection., 139(4), 581-590.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_med_gastroenterol/142


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The governance committee of Collegiate Academy's board of directors met Tuesday night to discuss whether to remove Sci Academy from the state's Recovery School District and place it under the oversight of the Orleans Parish School Board.
Sci Academy is the only of Collegiate Academy's three schools that qualified to move to governance by the parish school board. To be eligible, schools must have been under RSD oversight for four years and must have achieved a 2012 school performance score of at least 80 and a 2013 score of at least 54.
Collegiate Academies President Morgan Carter-Ripski reported that a survey was sent to all staff and parents to gather input on the decision. Of more than 400 parents contacted, 12 responded and only one supported the move to OPSB oversight. Of the 40 staff contacted, 16 supported staying under RSD's control, with one teacher favoring a shift to OPSB governance.*
Carter-Ripski said concern about political meddling by the elected parish board was cited as a reason to resist the move; there were also questions about the wisdom of splitting the organization's schools between two jurisdictions.
The prevailing view seemed to be that "if it's not broke don't fix it," Carter-Ripski said.
"I still have some concerns with OPSB and the politics," said board member Bill Langenstein, "but I don't think they have the integrity problems they've had in the past."
Carter-Ripski said that last year charters were required to hold public meetings to gather input on governance choices, but this year outreach was optional. She said that meetings of the school's Parent Teacher Organization are generally well attended and normally would provide an opportunity to discuss the issue. However, no meeting fell within the timeframe of the vote to return, she said.
The committee requested that the governance issue be made a permanent part of the PTO's fall meetings.
Carter-Ripski said no one from Collegiate Academies attended a meeting with OPSB this year, although they did attend last year's mandatory meeting. OPSB Assistant Superintendent of Charter Schools Kathleen Padian attended Collegiate Academies' regularly scheduled November board meeting to highlight new legislation that would mean less change for schools accepting OPSB governance.
The board will vote on the governance issue tonight at their regularly scheduled December board meeting. The vote is the only item on the agenda.
Board members Langenstein, Diana Lewis, Susan Norwood and Jonathan Wilson attended the committee meeting.
*The sentence corrects inaccurate information in the version of the story first published.


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Today on the site, Ken Parille looks at the first decade of Eightball.
It's 1988. Daniel Clowes's Lloyd Llewellyn series has come to an abrupt end, canceled by the publisher. And Clowes is relieved. Freed from churning out short comedic adventures featuring the same cast of characters, he'll finally be able to develop a more personal and wide-ranging approach to comics. In the '80s, prevailing wisdom held that a series needed to focus on a single character and maintain a consistent look. "The thought was," Clowes recently observed,
that if you did stories in . . . different styles — if you combined the serious stuff with humorous stuff — that the result would be kind of discordant. But I also had the theory that if it was all by the same artist, and the artist was trying to be truthful or willing to let his unconscious or his intuition decide what was going to happen on the pages, then it would all kind of come together in a cohesive way. At least that was the theory.
His subversive theory was right. And the proof was Eightball, perhaps the most important American alternative comic to emerge from the twentieth century.
During its first decade, Eightball was a Mad magazine-esque free-wheeling anthology. A typical issue included five to seven short stories drawn in diverse styles, just as each Mad issue contained work by several artists with distinctive styles. Clowes moved effortlessly among genres such as autobiography, gag cartoon, and rant as well as fairy tale, short fiction, and cultural satire.
A new festival, with Tom Spurgeon as executive director, has been announced: Cartoon Crossroads Columbus.
Longtime cartoonist and staple of that long ago 80s/90s comics world Pat Moriarty is interviewed over here.
This story about Disney is truly beyond.
And Chicago's own CAKE is this weekend. Go find Anya Davidson and buy everything she has!