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Here's how I (and a lot of men coming of age in the 1980s) were told how to "find, attract and keep commitment-minded women" by pastors, parents, teachers, Scout leaders, and persons in authority over us (men and women):Now, I was fortunate in that authority held no credibility for me ever since my first day of kindergarten, when my teacher complimented me on my "triceratops" name tag. The problem was that it was an allosaurus, and while I could have forgiven her mistaking it for a tyrannosaurus rex, as it was, it was abundantly clear that there was no chance she had anything to teach me. I'm not saying the relentless propaganda didn't have its effect on me, but then, being nice was always somewhat of a struggle anyhow. So, for me, there wasn't so much any taking of the red pill, but rather, seeing my friends gradually come around to my terrible, awful, very bad perspective on intersexual relations.
"Be nice. Be yourself. If you cannot find or keep a commitment minded woman, it is because you are not being nice enough. If girls are breaking up with you or you can't get past one date, you are not being nice enough. You have to be nicer.
"When you go on a date, it is your DUTY to pay for EVERYTHING. You are to do what she wants. You are to ask her what she wants and then do that. You are not to do anything that she does not want to do. You are to ask her for permission before doing anything.
"With sex — DON'T. Keep your d**k in your pants. If you want to kiss her, you must ask her first. If you want to hold her hand, you must ask first. You must never, never, NEVER escalate to anything physical unless you ask first. You are not to take anything sexually. You must ask for it."
"Sex is a Beautiful Experience for a woman. You must never do anything to ruin it for her. You must make sure she orgasms and if she is not it is YOUR FAULT. Women do not like rough, vigorous sex. They like slow, romantic sex with candles and soft music. You must always have sex the way SHE wants to have it.
"Women are always looking for husbands. You are being evaluated all the time for your suitability as a husband. You must show that you are husband material. The way you do that is through immediate investment and commitment. You must go all in immediately on a woman you like.
"You must tell her everything about yourself — your likes, dislikes, hopes, dreams, plans and desires. You must not hesitate to show your emotions, that you are in touch with and understand your emotions, and that you will come to her for emotional support when you need it. Women love that. You must reveal, be an open book so you have no secrets from her. In this way she will know that it is safe for her to show her emotions, and that you have shown the requisite level of commitment to her and her alone.
"Do all this, and the women will be beating down your door to date, marry and have sex with you. Now go forth, be fruitful, and multiply."
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Independence Day is perfect for outdoor family fun. It's also the one time of year when it's seems to be okay to play with matches. Family fun and playing with matches may seem like an unlikely combo, but hey, so is America, right?
Even though they can be a lot of fun—breathtaking, even, when done right—fireworks are very dangerous and send thousands of people to hospitals with injuries every summer. So if you want to have both a fun and safe Fourth of July, please follow these fireworks-safety tips:
Always Supervise
Children and teens should never be allowed to set off fireworks unsupervised. Explosive and fiery devices can injure hands, faces and eyes. Even sparklers can hurt small children who don't have the coordination to hold them properly. Fireworks do have "fire" in the name, after all. Kids shouldn't be playing with them alone or igniting them on their own.
Keep Water Handy
When lighting fireworks of any kind, you should always have water nearby, either in a bucket or through a hose. Fireworks of all kinds can misfire, have a manufacturing defect or land where you don't expect them to—including on you. The closer water is, the more likely you are to save yourself from serious injury and your property from significant damage.
Be in the Know
First of all, if you plan to set off fireworks, make sure it's legal in your area. If it isn't, or it's restricted, one of the reasons could have to do with the danger of quickly-spreading fires. Second, know your fireworks and what they are capable of, so you know where and how to light them. You should also make sure you aren't lighting fireworks meant for commercial displays, as they could pack more power than you're prepared for. These kinds of fireworks are usually wrapped in brown packaging.
Mind Your Body
When lighting fireworks, paying attention to where you are is one important key to keeping yourself safe. Never have any part of your body over the device when lighting a firework. And, when you do light one, get it lit and set securely; then move away quickly. You never know when it could misfire. Finally, never point or throw fireworks at anyone else. Make sure you're lighting them so they'll move away from other people and property, and if you can't do that, then it's better to leave them unlit.
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- Fans van Marvel Studios' Avengers: Age of Ultron kunnen de omvang en kracht van de Hulkbuster MK44 vastleggen met deze modelbouwset voor volwassenen, inclusief de grootste LEGO mech ooit, met 3 lichtgevende arc reactors en een Tony Stark minifiguur
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December 31, 2014
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* | The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting persons initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page. |
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be filed for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
CUSIP No. 69327R101 |
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Names of Reporting Persons. I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only). Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (Tax ID: 30-0447847) |
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Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions) (a) ¨ (b) x |
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SEC Use Only |
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Citizenship or Place of Organization Delaware Limited Partnership |
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With |
5. Sole Voting Power 1578546 **see Note 1** | |
6. Shared Voting Power 0 | ||
7. Sole Dispositive Power 1615892 **see Note 1** | ||
8. Shared Dispositive Power 0 |
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Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person 1615892 **see Note 1** |
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Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions) N/A |
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Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9) 4.5% |
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Name of Issuer PDC ENERGY INC | |||||
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Address of Issuers Principal Executive Offices 120 Genesis Blvd, Bridgeport,WV 26330-9665 | |||||
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Name of Person Filing Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | |||||
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(c) | ¨ | Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); | ||||
(d) | ¨ | Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8); | ||||
(e) | x | An investment adviser in accordance with Sec. 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E); | ||||
(f) | ¨ | An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Sec. 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F); | ||||
(g) | ¨ | A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Sec. 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G); | ||||
(h) | ¨ | A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); | ||||
(i) | ¨ | A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3); | ||||
(j) | ¨ | A non-U.S. institution in accordance with Sec. 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J); | ||||
(k) | ¨ | Group, in accordance with Sec. 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). | ||||
Item 4. | Ownership. | |||||
Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of the issuer identified in Item 1. | ||||||
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Amount beneficially owned: 1615892 **see Note 1** | |||||
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Percent of class: 4.5% |
(c) | Number of shares as to which the person has: | |||||
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Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1578546 **see Note 1** | |||||
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Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0 | |||||
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Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1615892 **see Note 1** | |||||
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91/85 blood pressure is a 'Normal' blood pressure reading by EU standards, 'Elevated' in Japan, 'High Normal' in the UK and 'Hypertension Stage 1' in the US.
What 91 over 85 Blood Pressure Means:
A BP reading of 91 over 85 means your blood pressure is classed as somewhere between 'normal' to 'Hypertension Stage 1' depending on which country's scale you look at; a systolic pressure (when the heart contracts on a beat) reading of 91 mmHg and a resting, diastolic pressure (when the heart is dilated or relaxing between beats) reading of 85 mmHg. Blood pressure numbers are presented in units of mmHg, which stands for millimetres of mercury (discover why here).
You may find your blood pressure readings written as blood pressure 91 over 85, or more simply BP 91/85
Reads | Systolic | Diastolic |
91-over-85 | 91 | 85 |
Looking at your systolic and diastolic numbers independently, means they would each fall into the following categories:
- A systolic reading of 91 is generally considered to be at the 'ideal' level.
- A diastolic reading of 85 is generally considered to be at the 'elevated normal' level.
Both your systolic and diastolic readings play an important role when assessing your health. Typically, the reading that falls into a less favourable range dictates your overall blood pressure's categorisation. In your case your overall blood pressure would be considered at the elevated normal level, towards the upper levels of the normal blood pressure range, as your systolic reading is healthier when comparing it to your diastolic reading.
Minor variations exist in the naming conventions and specific boundaries of each category between different nations. We show what these differences are in the tables presented later in this article so you know where you stand on the EU, US, UK, Japan and International Society of Hypertension (ISH) scales and plot you on the United States' blood pressure chart too. It is important to consider at this point that a single blood pressure reading is not definitive as it can be affected by a variety of factors.
If you regularly take your blood pressure readings at home with a blood pressure monitor (sphygmomanometer or blood pressure gauge), you will have a more consistent average to work with than if you only go to the doctor for an occasional reading. This way, you can better understand if your blood pressure is ok or whether you need to make some changes to your lifestyle to aim for a lower blood pressure.What Is Blood Pulse Pressure?
Blood pulse pressure is the difference in value between your systolic and diastolic readings. Your pulse pressure is therefore 6mmHg, calculated by subtracting your diastolic reading of 85mmHg from the systolic reading of 91mmHg.
A normal pulse pressure is typically considered to be around 40mmHg. Your pulse pressure will naturally vary with different BP readings but the variation will typically be in the 5 to 10 mmHg range. Once again it is best to take several readings to determine an average.
A pulse pressure which is less than 25% of your systolic pressure is considered concerningly low and over 100%, would be considered wide. Your pulse pressure of 6mmHg as a percentage of your systolic reading of 91mmHg comes in at 7%.
Narrow pulse pressure means the heart is not pumping a satisfactory amount of blood through with each beat. This is often seen in people who have might have issues such as heart valve disease or heart failure. It can also understandably be found in people who have lost a lot of blood from an injury.Wide pulse pressure on the other hand, also referred to as high pulse pressure, can occur during exercise and is often seen in endurance athletes and high muscle-mass individuals without much concern. However, for less active and aging individuals experiencing hardening of the arteries, a wide pulse pressure occurs for different reasons and it can be a warning sign of increased risk of stroke, heart rhythm problems and heart disease.
If you are concerned about your pulse pressure, ask your healthcare professional for advice.
Different Countries May Interpret 91/85 Differently
Your 91/85 reading is seen an elevated blood pressure in many countries, although the specific boundaries for each category and the naming of them can vary slightly between nations.
Revisions to these scales also occur, notably in 2017, leading U.S. health groups, including the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, set lower levels for what counts as the start of high blood pressure and removed the term prehypertension from their scale. Yet when the EU later reviewed their scale in 2018, they maintained a higher boundary for the start of hypertension. So, large segments of the US population defined as having high blood pressure would not be considered to be suffering from hypertension by the EU.
You can check several country specific and international associations' hypertension tables further down this page.
Where Is My Blood Pressure On The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association (ACC-AHA) Hypertension Blood Pressure Chart?
The ACC/AHA hypertension scale was most recently revised in 2017 and the major change at that time was lowering the definition of the start of hypertension from ≥140/≥90 mmHg to ≥130/≥80 mmHg. It also removed the term "prehypertension" and re-classified it as "elevated" blood pressure (120-129/<80 mmHg).
Your blood pressure readings on the ACC/AHA scale are shown below:
Categorisations of Blood Pressure by Region/Country
Here we present the latest revised blood pressure tables and naming terms used by the EU, US, Japan, UK and International Society of Hypertension (ISH). Some differentiate office vs home readings, office not meaning your workplace but the office of the medical staff. The reason this differentiation is made is because medical environments can be stressful and raise the readings compared to what is achieved when relaxing at home and taking your own measurements.
European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Society of Hypertension (ESH) Classifications
Category | Systolic (mmHg) | Diastolic (mmHg) | |
Optimal (Ideal) | <120 | and | <80 |
Normal | 120–129 | and/or | 80–84 |
High normal | 130–139 | and/or | 85–89 |
Grade 1 hypertension | 140–159 | and/or | 90–99 |
Grade 2 hypertension | 160–179 | and/or | 100–109 |
Grade 3 hypertension | ≥180 | and/or | ≥110 |
Isolated systolic hypertension | ≥140 | and | <90 |
Isolated diastolic hypertension | <140 | and | ≥90 |
American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Classifications
Category | Systolic (mmHg) | Diastolic (mmHg) | |
Normal | <120 | and | <80 |
Elevated | 120-129 | and | <80 |
Stage 1 | 130-139 | or | 80-89 |
Stage 2 | ≥140 | or | ≥90 |
Hypertensive crisis | >180 | and/or | >120 |
Japanese Society of Hypertension (JSH) Classifications
Classification | Office blood pressure (mmHg) | Home blood pressure (mmHg) | ||
Normal blood pressure | <120 | and <80 | <115 | and <75 |
High normal blood pressure | 120–129 | and <80 | 115–124 | and <75 |
Elevated blood pressure | 130–139 | and/or 80–89 | 125–134 | and/or 75–84 |
Grade I hypertension | 140–159 | and/or 90–99 | 135–144 | and/or 85–89 |
Grade II hypertension | 160–179 | and/or 100–109 | 145–159 | and/or 90–99 |
Grade III hypertension | ≥180 | and/or ≥110 | ≥160 | and/or ≥100 |
(Isolated) systolic hypertension | ≥140 | and <90 | ≥135 | and <85 |
UK National Health Service (NHS)/British Heart Foundation(BHF) Classifications
Classification | Office blood pressure (mmHg) | Home blood pressure (mmHg) | ||
Low blood pressure | <90 | <60 | <90 | <60 |
Normal blood pressure (Under 80s) | 90–120 | 60–80 | 90–120 | 60–80 |
Normal blood pressure (Over 80s) | <150 | <90 | <145 | <85 |
High-normal blood pressure (pre-hypertension) | 120–140 | 80–90 | 120–140 | 80–90 |
Stage one | 140–160 | 90–100 | 135–150 | 85–95 |
Stage two | 160–180 | 100–120 | >150 | >95 |
Stage three (Severe hypertension) | >180 | >120 | N/A | N/A |
International Society of Hypertension (ISH) Classification
Category | Systolic (mm Hg) | Diastolic (mm Hg) | |
Normal BP | <130 | and | <85 |
High-normal BP | 130–139 | and/or | 85–89 |
Grade 1 hypertension | 140–159 | and/or | 90–99 |
Grade 2 hypertension | ≥160 | and/or | ≥100 |
What Is A Normal Blood Pressure Range?
Ideally your blood pressure should be between 90/60mmHG and 120/80mmHg to be considered within the normal blood pressure range, also known as the normotension range. The main concern however, often referred to as the "silent killer," is high blood pressure, known as hypertension, which rarely has obvious symptoms. The World Health Organisation estimates 1.28 billion adults aged 30-79 have high blood pressure, with 46% of those unaware that they have it. If left untreated persistent hypertension can increase your risk of a number of serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as:
– aortic aneurysms
– heart attacks
– heart disease
– heart failure
– kidney disease
– peripheral arterial disease
– strokes
– vascular dementia
If you develop hypertension, reducing it to a lower blood pressure, even by only a small amount can help reduce your risk of developing these life threatening health conditions.
Should I be concerned about my 'elevated normal' or 'hypertension stage 1' blood pressure numbers?
Your blood pressure's overall status comes in as 'elevated normal' in general, for example the World Health Organisation (WHO) would not currently regard it as being actual hypertension yet, but on the ACC/AHA (American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association) scale, which was revised in 2017 it would already be classified as being within their hypertension stage 1 range.
Either way it is a warning sign that you could be on your way to developing long-term high blood pressure (hypertension) problems and you should take steps to alter your lifestyle in order to bring it back down to a lower blood pressure range. It is unlikely that you would recognise any high blood pressure symptoms yet, as they only tend to manifest themselves at extremely high blood pressures.
There are several recommended lifestyle changes you might make alongside seeking any further recommendations from your healthcare professional, for example:
Quit Smoking/Vaping and Reduce The Amount Of Alcohol You Drink
Smoking (and vaping) or drinking too much alcohol can cause both short and long term increases in your blood pressure. While drinking low levels of alcohol has been shown to reduce blood pressure in some studies, exceeding moderate recommended intake levels can lead to alcohol induced hypertension – which has been shown to affect about 16% of the US population in past studies.Keep Your Weight Under Control
Increased weight is normally associated with increased blood pressure. Losing a kilogram or 2.2 pounds will generally reduce you blood pressure reading by 1mm of mercury (mmHg). Women should look to keep waist sizes under 89cm or 35 inches and men less than 89cm or 40 inches (depending on ethnic group). Carrying too much weight around the waist increases the risk of high blood pressure.
Eat A Healthy Diet
Consider your diet, try to stick to a plan that is rich in a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and whole grains in addition to low fat dairy product options. Limit your salt intake too, because consuming salt has a direct correlation with causing higher blood pressures. However, as with caffeine, which can also raise blood pressure by around 10 mmHg, how sensitive a person actually is to these ingredients varies between individuals. Eating foods high in potassium helps reduce the effects of sodium on blood pressure. According to the AHA most adults should aim to limit their sodium intake to around 1.5 grams a day (a teaspoon has about 2.5g), while the World Health Organisation (WHO) deems the average actual consumption is closer to 9-12 grams per day. Opt for low sodium varieties of any processed food you buy, as processed food is typically high in salt content and accounts for 80% of the dietary salt intake in most countries according to the WHO. So remember to analyse food labels to see how your sodium intake might be adding up. Diet plans referred to as, 'DASH diets' (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) can be used to help achieve lower blood pressure as part of healthy lifestyle changes.Exercise and Find Ways to Reduce Stress
If you want to aim for lower blood pressure, you should exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. This can be done through activities like fast walking, yoga, swimming, weight training, or playing any active sport. You can also try to reduce stress in your life by avoiding things that trigger it, or consciously attempt to handle stressful situations calmly. Some people find that reducing stress is helped by meditating, hypnosis or even just pursuing their interests and hobbies outside of work. Dogs have also been found to be beneficial in reducing stress and lowering blood pressure in humans and aside from the interaction with them, they provide an excellent reason to exercise every day.
Key Takeaways: 91/85 Blood Pressure
- Classification by Region:
- EU: Normal
- Japan: Elevated
- UK: High Normal
- US: Hypertension Stage 1
- Understanding the Reading:
- A blood pressure reading of 91/85 is interpreted differently across countries, ranging from 'normal' to 'Hypertension Stage 1'.
- The systolic pressure (when the heart contracts) is 91 mmHg, and the diastolic pressure (when the heart relaxes) is 85 mmHg.
- Both systolic and diastolic readings are crucial for health assessment. The less favorable of the two typically determines the overall blood pressure classification.
- Blood Pulse Pressure:
- Blood pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic readings. For a reading of 91/85, the pulse pressure is 6mmHg.
- A normal pulse pressure is around 40mmHg. A pulse pressure below 25% of the systolic reading is concerning, while over 100% indicates potential risks. Yours comes in at 7%.
- Interpretation Across Countries:
- Different countries have varying scales and boundaries for blood pressure categories. For instance, the US revised its scale in 2017, lowering the hypertension threshold, while the EU maintained its previous boundary in 2018.
- General Blood Pressure Information:
- A normal blood pressure range is between 90/60mmHG and 120/80mmHg.
- High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a silent killer with potential severe health risks, including heart disease, strokes, and kidney disease.
- Managing Blood Pressure:
- Lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, reducing alcohol and stress, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, considering things like dairy, and regular exercise, can help manage and reduce blood pressure.
- Monitoring blood pressure at home provides a more consistent average than occasional doctor visits.
- Recommendations:
- Individuals with a reading of 91/85 should consider lifestyle modifications to prevent potential long-term hypertension issues. Regular monitoring and consultation with healthcare professionals are advised.


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Riek Machar told U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon by phone on Tuesday that he would "try his best" to make it to Friday's scheduled sit-down in Ethiopia, but that he was "now in a very remote area."
There might be some truth to it: South Sudan is one of the least developed countries in the world, with almost no paved roads outside of the capital. The current rainy season can make travel virtually impossible.
Ironically, South Sudan's lack of development is one reason why Machar's rebels have kept the advantage over government forces. And United Nations peacekeepers — perennially undermanned — have also largely failed to bring the proper equipment for patrols in the country's challenging environment.
"It has been quite difficult because of the lack of resources — human and logistic," Ban said on Tuesday, acknowledging the difficulty in carrying out the "blue helmet" mission.
So could African peacekeepers succeed where U.N. troops have failed?
Secretary of State John Kerry seems to think so. On a visit to the region this week he urged the U.N. to rapidly approve a fighting force of African peacekeepers from neighboring countries Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda, which are affiliated in a regional body known as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, or IGAD.
Kerry called for an IGAD force of 2,500 to 5,500 troops with a tough mandate to do what the U.N. hasn't — namely, stop the fighting that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced an estimated 1 million.
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2013: The Brazilian striker is having his best season in his MLS career for Whitecaps FC. Camilo scored the 100th goal for the 'Caps since joining MLS with his brace versus Chicago Fire on July 14. He was selected as a MLS all-star by Peter Vermes, the all-star squad's coach; assisted on the all-star team's only goal versus A.S. Roma, which ended 3-1. Heading into the 2013 all-star game, Camilo led the league in goals with 13. He has been responsible for the game-winning goal in three matches thus far this season: versus Chivas USA (June 19), at D.C. United (June 29) and vs. Chicago Fire (July 14). He also converted an important penalty in a 1-1 point versus Real Salt Lake to salvage a point at BC Place on April 13. He found the back of the net twice to lead the 'Caps to a 3-2 win in the first leg of the ACC semi-final versus FC Edmonton, on April 24. His perfect free kick goal earned Vancouver a hard fought point in Kansas City on July 3. He scored the 'Caps' lone goal against LA Galaxy on July 20 in a disappointing 2-1 loss. 2012: After a stellar first season in MLS, Camilo signed a new contract with Whitecaps FC on Feb. 1. In Vancouver's season opener, the Brazilian scored Whitecaps FC's second goal in a 2-0 home win over Canadian arch-rivals and MLS expansion club Montreal Impact on Mar. 10. He then assisted on captain Jay DeMerit's first goal in MLS, as Whitecaps FC earned their first away win in the league with a 1-0 victory at Chivas USA on Mar. 17. Camilo then scored the winner in Whitecaps FC's first-ever victory over FC Dallas, as they claimed a 1-0 home win on Apr. 21. The Brazilian then assisted on Gershon Koffie's first goal of the season, Whitecaps FC won 2-1 at home to San Jose Earthquakes on May 5. He also found the scoresheet during a 2-2 home draw with Pacific Northwest rivals Seattle Sounders FC on May 19 before assisting on Gershon Koffie's second goal of the season during a 2-2 home draw versus LA Galaxy on July 18. Camilo assisted on Darren Mattocks' goal during Whitecaps FC's 2-1 away defeat to Real Salt Lake on July 27 before making the MLS Team of the Week for Week 23 after a goal and an assist in a 2-1 home win over Real Salt Lake on Aug. 11. He then had a goal and two assists during Whitecaps FC's 4-0 home win over Chivas USA on Oct. 3. 2011: Camilo's first season in MLS was a memorable one, as the Brazilian was named Whitecaps FC Player of the Year after leading the club in appearances (32) and starts (29). He was also the first MLS recipient of the Domenic Mobilio Golden Boot after leading the 'Caps with 13 goals in all competitions during the campaign. After making his MLS debut as a late substitute in the club's inaugural league match at home to Canadian rivals Toronto FC on Mar. 19, Camilo was named MLS Player of the Week for Week Three after a memorable first start for the Blue and White on Apr. 2. The Brazilian's two goals and one assist earned Whitecaps FC a dramatic 3-3 home draw with Sporting Kansas City, as Camilo became the first player in MLS history to score two goals in added time. The striker then scored a fine consolation goal in Vancouver's 3-1 defeat at Houston Dynamo on Apr. 10 before scoring the equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Chivas USA on June 1. Camilo was then nominated for the MLS Goal of the Week for Week 15 after opening the scoring in a 2-1 defeat at Sporting Kansas City on June 25. He then opened the scoring with a fine free kick in the second leg of the Nutrilite Canadian Championship final on July 2. However, Whitecaps FC suffered a 2-1 defeat at Toronto FC to lose the two-match final series 3-2 on aggregate. Camilo then scored in MLS on July 9, as Whitecaps FC fell 2-1 away to Colorado Rapids, while he scored Vancouver's only goal in a 2-1 friendly defeat at home to English Premier League side Manchester City FC in the Herbalife World Football Challenge on July 18. Camilo then scored a goal and recorded an assist in Whitecaps FC's 4-2 home win over Chicago Fire on Aug. 7 before striking the consolation goal during a 2-1 away defeat to Pacific Northwest rivals Portland Timbers on Aug. 20. He then assisted on Davide Chiumiento's fine goal during a 1-1 draw at New York Red Bulls on Sept. 10 before scoring in the 3-1 home defeat to Pacific Northwest rivals Seattle Sounders FC on Sept. 24. Camilo scored twice from the penalty spot during Whitecaps FC's 3-0 home win over Real Salt Lake on Oct. 6. He then scored the first goal in the 2-1 home win over D.C. United on Oct. 12, with that performance helping the Brazilian earn a place in the MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week for Week 31.
2013: In two appearances for the Reserves Camilo has scored once, in the 'Caps' 3-0 victory over the University of Victoria on March 16. 2011: Camilo assisted on Bedri Gashi's consolation goal during his lone appearance for Whitecaps FC reserves that season, as they fell to 2-1 at San Jose Earthquakes reserves in the club's inaugural MLS Reserve League match on Mar. 22.
2010: Following a successful season in Malta with Qormi FC, Camilo moved to the Far East when he joined Gyeongnam FC in South Korea's Professional Football League (K-League) on July 7, 2010. The striker made seven appearances for the Gyeongnam FC first team, while he scored six goals in seven appearances for the club's 'B' team. After Gyeongnam FC finished sixth in the K-League standings, Camilo's time in South Korea came to an end when he returned to his native Brazil in Dec. 2010.
2009-10: Camilo moved to Europe when he joined Maltese Premier League side Qormi FC for the 2009-10 season. The South American had an excellent season on the Mediterranean island, as he was the top scorer in the Maltese Premier League with 24 goals and the top marksman in the Maltese FA Trophy that season with six goals. Camilo's efforts helped Qormi FC to a third-place finish in the Maltese Premier League standings, while the striker's goals led his club to the final of the Maltese FA Trophy, where they fell 2-1 to Valletta FC on May 23, 2010.
2009: Before moving to Malta, Camilo scored one goal in eight appearances with Sport Club Corinthians Alagoano, who play in the first division of the Campeonato Alagoano, which is the top league in the northeastern Brazilian state of Alagoas.
Camilo started his career with Oeste Paulista Esporte Club, where he remained until he was 17 years of age. Oeste Paulista are based in the striker's hometown of Presidente Prudente, Brazil.
The striker was born and raised in the municipality of Presidente Prudente in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo. He is married to wife Jessica, who also hails from Sao Paulo state. His parents are Rosange Sanvezzo and Carlos Donizetti, while he has two brothers named Danilo and Murilo.
Camilo is an admirer of Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, while he also supports Santos Futebol Clube in his native Brazil. He is also a fan of two young Santos FC and Brazil stars in midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso and striker Neymar, while he also enjoys watching Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo play. The striker is also a fan of the National Basketball Association.


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When the Coca-Cola Company decided to release New Coke in 1985, it failed to heed the classic adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." Coke abandoned a product that had produced exceptional results for it, and much happiness for consumers, only to revert back after the mistake was made and millions of dollars were needlessly wasted. The venerable patent system in the United States is in danger of succumbing to the same fate.
Our patent system has long ensured that inventors are rewarded for their productive labors, and that investors and firms are rewarded for their labors in taking inventions from the laboratory or garage and converting them into innovative products and services used by consumers. The patent system has thus provided the basic framework for a culture of scientific advancement and commercial innovation that cuts across all industries, making our "invention economy" the most formidable in the world. We led the world in the industrial revolution in the nineteenth century, and we lead the world again in computer and biotech revolutions. Today, we all use patented products and services imagined as only science fiction just twenty years ago.
Yet some people are calling for substantial changes to the U.S. patent system. That would be a grave mistake.
Although the public hears the mantra almost daily that "the patent system is broken," what we really need is a thorough evaluation of the historic impact the patent system has had on innovation without the negative hype and misinformation that is perpetuated in news headlines or blogs. On December 10, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will host a workshop that will dive into the workings of what some are calling "patent assertion entities" (PAE), which are firms that acquire and license patents. The FTC and DOJ, as well as most of the invited participants at the workshop, have adopted the "PAE" label as the subject of their critical scrutiny.
The truth is that these firms maximize value in patented innovation, proving again Adam Smith's classic economic insight that the division of labor is key to the success of a commercial economy. The firms that acquire patents from inventors and license these patents in the market reflect the exact same value-maximizing specialization and aggregation that other firms have long employed in our successful invention economy, such as when firms like 3M or Thomas Edison's Menlo Park Laboratory aggregated inventors for research and development itself. Patent licensing firms, by better enabling inventors to sell and exchange their ideas, bring the same efficiencies to innovation as the division of labor has done in all areas of a flourishing free market.
Of course, identifying these firms by their business model of patent licensing denies the patent system naysayers the pejorative rhetorical force of their "PAE" label. In fact, patent licensing firms have come under attack in newspaper reports, in blogs, and in academic commentary, prompting the FTC and DOJ to consider whether these patent licensing firms are allegedly undermining the innovation made possible by the patent system. If anything, this reveals the power of rhetoric.
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Weakening intellectual property laws due to negative policy rhetoric, hyperbolic internet commentary, and even extensive lobbying by firms who choose to infringe patents because they don't want to pay the licenses offered to them by patent licensing firms is irresponsible. The FTC/DOJ workshop on December 10 should be an opportunity to reflect on and evaluate the patent system in better understanding how it produces dynamic innovation, not just in products and services, but also in the many innovative business models that arise from patented innovation itself.
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"The increase will benefit seniors with low or medium incomes most," said Scheer. "Many seniors live on a fixed income and they are at the mercy of governments like Justin Trudeau's, which has increased the cost of living and the price of everyday essentials."
Since the Age Credit is income-tested, it will benefit low to middle income seniors. With this measure, an individual aged 65 could receive up to $150 more per year and a couple could receive up to $300 more per year.
"Our commitment is clear: it's time for you to get ahead. This $300 tax relief for senior couples is on top of our Universal Tax Cut for all Canadians. We will also eliminate the GST from home heating costs and introduce the Green Public Transit Tax Credit. Seniors will benefit from all those tax cuts and file a single tax return in Québec, as we committed to do," concluded Mr. Scheer.
This increase will be the third of its kind made by a Conservative government. In 2006, and again in 2009, Canada's Conservatives increased the Age Tax Credit by $1,000.
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You don't have to look very hard to find companies in York, PA claiming that IP based video security systems are the best and only way to go. Clearly there are tremendous benefits of owning an IP system, while traditional analog systems are still sufficient for many.
Bottom line - you should make this decision based on your needs. Here are the key differences and benefits of each to help you decide.
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The fundamental difference between an IP based and an analog system is that IP systems are truly digital. The camera takes on the role of a DVR for compression, video motion detection, and image adjustments, and transmits a fully digital stream back to your recorder across your IP network. IP recording software may offer some additional features, but the camera does most of the work.
Conversely, cameras used in traditional analog systems use coaxial video cable to transmit their images directly to a digital video recorder, and typically require a dedicated cable for every camera. While the video is recorded digitally, there are multiple conversions from analog to digital signals before storing, often resulting in lower image quality than IP.
Lastly, as the security industry in York, PA shifts from analog to IP based systems, new development is primarily focused on producing more versatile, secure, and cheaper IP gear.
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IP systems in York, PA offer higher image quality than analog systems in York, PA, and allow you to use higher resolution megapixel cameras if needed. For enterprise level applications, you can easily expand systems as there are no physical input limitations on IP recording devices - simply add licenses to add cameras.
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CEFIKS will promote and advance indigenous knowledge systems in Ghana through research, education and research development. CEFIKS will strive to become the centre of excellence in indigenous knowledge research, training and development both locally and regionally. All researchers involved in research projects networked and coordinated by CEFIKS are designated Associates of the Centre. In other instances, where and when funds are available, CEFIKS may grant fellowships to individual researchers it deems fit to be accorded such status for periods of up to 2 years in each case. Circumstances permitting, such fellowships can be renewed once. Fellowships will only be granted in cases where specific project funds are available or can be raised. Post-Graduate researchers and visiting researchers with independent means who wish to undertake research in Ghana and the West African region as part of their post-graduate studies or for other purposes, can be accorded Associateship of the Centre provided they have their own research funding. In these and similar instances, all costs of such attachment will be borne by the Associate. CEFIKS may provide desk-space and limited administrative assistance to such researchers. CEFIKS will facilitate the acquisition of research funding where possible.
Areas of research of CEFIKS include but not limited to the following:
1. Reference Works
This focus area deals with the compilation of various reference works (e.g., dictionaries, bibliographies, etc) that will facilitate research in indigenous knowledge systems. We have started work on Mfantse (Akan) dictionary - a sample entry of the dictionary is provided here. We will extend our work to other local languages in Ghana.
2. The indigenous knowledge systems and indigenous technology This research focus will consist of basic research to expound on the fundamental philosophy of IKS, to enhance our understanding of it, as means to accord it protection and to raise its social value and status as a system of knowledge. Central to this focus will be the creation of the necessary intellectual space and capacity for the development of conceptual and analytical framework for IKS in Ghana. Research in this focus area will deal with issues of origin/production, utilization, transmission, evolution, and preservation of IKS.
3. Traditional Medicine and Indigenous Health Systems Ghana has an extremely rich bio-diversity, which has remained largely unexplored. Coupled with that is extensive indigenous knowledge relating to the use of herbs and plants, on one hand, and animal products, on the other, for the treatment of disease. The focus in this research area will seek to bring this knowledge to the fore in order to investigate its potential use and integration into modern medicine and to potentially reap socio-economic benefit for the communities where such knowledge resides. At the heart of this research focus will be indigenous medicine and pharmacology, encompassing human health and indigenous medicine, maternal and child health, sexual health and disease, and veterinary medicine and animal health. Research projects in this area will as far as possible, have to integrate the following elements: indigenous taxonomy and systematics; chemical, pharmaceutical and biochemical studies; and most importantly, the socio-cultural context of the medicinal and health systems.
4. Built Forms and Architecture
What lessons and concepts can be derived from indigenous built environment to areas of spatial planning, housing, infrastructure development, and rural development in contemporary situations? Land resource management, social context of house building, and the management of the environment are some of the areas of research we are interested in.
5. Indigenous Food Systems The focus in this research area will be on indigenous methods and systems of dealing with food supply such as preservation, processing and production, as well as value addition through other approaches and the use of modern (bio-) technology. Here is an example of the research we are conducting with regards to food in Ghana.
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7. Socio-cultural Systems This research area will deal with the contrasts, impacts (historical and current) and dynamics of the modernity versus traditionalism divide. The main focus of research in this section will be on the delineation of indigenous socio-cultural systems, for example, ethical and legal systems; education, training and learning systems; economic systems; conflict management and conflict prevention systems; religion and culture; indigenous notions of science, mathematics, and technology; impact of modern technologies (and the cultural homogenization they bring) and how indigenous communities are resolving and/or balancing these issues; as well as the interface between these and other systems of knowledge.
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1842 S.D.U.K. Map of the Republic of Texas (at fullest) and California
TexasCalifornia-sduk-1842… the Large Lakes of Tule, situated farther south. Of these lakes very little is known; they are said to be two or three in number, forming a chain about one hundred miles long, in the environs of which, is a large population of Natives.This is an important map for any serious southwest collection being, as it was, the most widely disseminated map of the American southwest issued in Europe during the Republic of Texas era. This map is copyrighted 1842, but was issued on Volume two of Chapman and Hall's 1844 edition of Maps of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. It was engraved by John Walker of J. and C. Walker.
The "Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge" (1826 - 1848) was a Whiggish organization founded in 1828 at the instigation of idealistic British lord Henry Peter Brougham. The admirable goal of the Society was to distribute useful information via a series of publications to the English working and middle classes. It promoted self-education and the egalitarian sharing of all knowledge. While closely tied to the London University and publishing houses on the order of Baldwin and Cradock, Chapman and Hall, and Charles Knight, the Society failed to achieve its many lofty goals in finally closed its doors in 1848. Most likely the failure of the Society resulted from its publications being too expensive for its intended lower to middle class markets and yet not large and fine enough to appeal to the aristocratic market. Nonetheless, it did manage to publish several extraordinary atlases of impressive detail and sophistication. Their most prominent atlas consisted of some 200 separately issued maps initially published by Baldwin and Cradock and sold by subscription from 1829 to 1844. Afterwards, the Society combined the maps into a single world atlas published under the Chapman and Hall imprint. In its day, this atlas was unprecedented in its quality, scope, and cost effectiveness. Today Society, or S.D.U.K. as it is commonly known, maps are among the most impressive examples of mid-19th century English mass market cartographic publishing available. The S.D.U.K. is especially known for its beautiful and accurately detailed city plans. More by this mapmaker...
Chapman and Hall (fl. 1830 - present) was a British publishing house in London, founded in 1830 by Edward Chapman and William Hall. Upon Hall's death in 1847, Chapman's cousin Frederic Chapman became partner in the company, of which he became sole manager upon the retirement of Edward Chapman in 1864. In 1868 author Anthony Trollope bought a third of the company for his son, Henry Merivale Trollope. From 1902 to 1930 the company's managing director was Arthur Waugh. In the 1930s the company merged with Methuen, a merger which, in 1955 participated in forming the Associated Book Publishers. The latter was acquired by The Thomson Corporation in 1987. Chapman and Hall was sold again in 1998 as part of Thomson Scientific and Professional to Wolters Kluwer, who sold on its well-regarded mathematics and statistics list to CRC Press. Today the name of Chapman and Hall/CRC is used as an imprint for science and technology books by Taylor and Francis, part of the Informa group since 2004. The company is best known for its publication of the works of Charles Dickens (from 1840 until 1844 and again from 1858 until 1870), William Thackeray, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Eadweard Muybridge and Evelyn Waugh. They continued to publish hitherto unpublished Dickens material well into the 20th century. In cartographic circles they are known as the primary publishers of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge Atlas, a massive 200+ map atlas that was popular in England during the mid-19th century. Learn More...
John Walker (1787 - April 19, 1873) was a British map seller, engraver, lithographer, hydrographer, geographer, draughtsman, and publisher active in London during the 19th century. Walker published both nautical charts and geographical maps. His nautical work is particularly distinguished as he was an official hydrographer for the British East India Company, a position, incidentally, also held by his father of the same name. Walker's maps, mostly published after 1827, were primarily produced with his brothers Charles Walker and Alexander Walker under the imprint J. and C. Walker. Among their joint projects are more than 200 maps for the influential Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge Atlas (SDUK). In addition they published numerous charts for James Horsburgh and the British Admiralty Hydrographic Office, including Belcher's important map of Hong Kong and Carless' exploratory map of Karachi. The J. and C. Walker firm continued to publish after both Walkers died in the 1870s. Learn More...
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