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Statements about latest rules and regulations set by regulatory authorities
Beware of fixed/guaranteed/regular returns/ capital protection schemes. Brokers or their authorized persons or any of their associates are not authorized to offer fixed/guaranteed/regular returns / capital protection on your investment or authorized to enter into any loan agreement with you to pay interest on the funds offered by you. Please note that in case of default of a member claim for funds or securities given to the broker under any arrangement/ agreement of indicative return will not be accepted by the relevant Committee of the Exchange as per the approved norms.
Do not keep funds idle with the Stock Broker.Please note that your stock broker has to return the credit balance lying with them, within three working days in case you have not done any transaction within last 30 calendar days.Please note that in case of default of a Member, claim for funds and securities, without any transaction on the exchange will not be accepted by the relevant Committee of the Exchange as per the approved norms.
Check the frequency of accounts settlement opted for. If you have opted for running account, please ensure that your broker settles your account and, in any case, not later than once in 90 days (or 30 days if you have opted for 30 days settlement). In case of declaration of trading member as defaulter, the claims of clients against such defaulter member would be subject to norms for eligibility of claims for compensation from IPF to the clients of the defaulter member. These norms are available on Exchange website at following links: https://www.nseindia.com/invest/about-defaulter-section, https://www.bseindia.com/static/investors/Claim_against_Defaulter.aspx
Brokers are not permitted to accept transfer of securities as margin. Securities offered as margin /collateral MUST remain in the account of the client and can be pledged to the broker only by way of 'margin pledge', created in the Depository system. Clients are not permitted to place any securities with the broker or associate of the broker or authorized person of the broker for any reason. Broker can take securities belonging to clients only for settlement of securities sold by the client.
Always keep your contact details viz. Mobile number/Email ID updated with the stock broker. Email and mobile number is mandatory and you must provide the same to your broker for updation in Exchange records. You must immediately take up the matter with Stock Broker/Exchange if you are not receiving the messages from Exchange/Depositories regularly.
Do not ignore any emails/SMSs received from the Exchange for trades done by you. Verify the same with the Contract notes/Statement of accounts received from your broker and report discrepancy, if any, to your broker in writing immediately and if the Stock Broker does not respond, please take this up with the Exchange/Depositories forthwith.
Check messages sent by Exchanges on a weekly basis regarding funds and securities balances reported by the trading member, compare it with the weekly statement of account sent by broker and immediately raise a concern to the exchange if you notice a discrepancy.
Please do not transfer funds, for the purposes of trading to anyone, including an authorized person or an associate of the broker, other than a SEBI registered Stock broker.


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Canadian Snow Bird came into Republic this morning for Jones Beach advance.
Already left & down in DC.
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Canadian Snow Bird came into Republic this morning for Jones Beach advance.
Already left & down in DC.
Cops chased a drunk driver last night who then decided to plow through a fence on New Highway and speed onto a runway.....
Miami Air 734 came in from Newark around 2:30. No one aboard and it is leaving to Columbus, Ohio around 5PM. After Islanders changed to Swift Air didnt think we would see Miami again!! Nice little surprise!!
A Cobra and a Huey came into Republic today around 4:30. they were just South of Sheltair.
So for awhile now I see major work being done on the wooded area between Runways 32 and 1. Construction equipment has been taking down trees amd flattening the surface. Made a few inquiries on FB and found some very interesting information which I never knew. That area is called Breslau Gardens and once was a community where people lived. And from what I read it new hangars and a tie down area for Sheltair will be built.
Here's something i found while searching.....https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/...reslau-gardens
Very nice find.
Thanks for taking the time to do the research
and thanks for posting Gerard.
Islanders returned from Florida Saturday afternoon around 3PM after their exciting OT winner in Florida Friday night!! Originally their Swift Air 737 was scheduled to depart FLL at 11:30AM Friday night but of course with the game ending around 12:15AM that didnt happen!! I guess they decided to stay in Florida (Hi, I needed rooms for about 30 people, lol) and left at 12:30 Saturday afternoon. There were a few fans hanging out by the Atlantic parking area but the players pretty much jumped in their cars and sped away!! By 4:45 the B737 was airborne again heading to Chicago Midway!!
There's been a B738 parked at Sheltair since Tuesday, any idea what it's about?
The BBJ will be departing on the 3rd
Yes, Global Jet Austria. Saw that it came in from Las Vegas earlier in the week.
Over on Atlantics back ramp sat the beautiful G-V of Sexyjet. Awesome livery
Looks like the BBJ is managed by Global Jet but owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/...172db678_k.jpgMYBBJ 2_ by Stephen Spinelli, on Flickr
I was also extremely excited to see SexyJet!
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1568/...62f25b48_k.jpgSexy Jet by Stephen Spinelli, on Flickr
Driving on rte 110, i just saw what i think was one of the Breitling guys flyover, hook a hard left over republic, came back around and landed. Awesome sight.

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Fairmont Hotels Welcomes Film Icon Susan Sarandon as Global Brand Ambassador
Paris (France) – March 18, 2020 (travelindex.com) – Mother, activist and Oscar-winning Hollywood actress will star in the luxury brand's new global marketing campaign launching Spring 2020. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce a new Global Brand Ambassador – the Oscar-winning actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Susan Sarandon. In this unique role, Ms. Sarandon will star in a global brand campaign that will portray the transformative power of travel, connecting Fairmont's history and majestic hotels with modern sensibilities and the dreams of a new generation of travelers. The campaign is expected to be revealed in key markets around the world in Spring 2020.
"Fairmont and Susan Sarandon share a spirit of adventure, a passion for thinking globally and acting locally, and a history of turning words into action," said Sharon Cohen, Vice President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. "We chose Susan to represent the essence of Fairmont – representing a strength of character and timeless sophistication."
The collaboration between Ms. Sarandon and the Fairmont brand will focus on their shared values. Both Fairmont and Ms. Sarandon are dedicated to professional excellence and award-winning achievement. With Oscar, BAFTA, and SAG awards, along with a filmography of over 100 films, Susan Sarandon continues to inspire audiences with new work, including roles in The Meddler, The Jesus Rolls and Ray Donovan.
"It is a privilege to work with Fairmont, a company for whose values I have great respect and whose extraordinary hotels are a joy to experience," said Ms. Sarandon. "Together we hope to convey a sense of life as a grand journey that we hope will be meaningful and inspiring to guests and fans of Fairmont around the world."
Similarly, Ms. Sarandon is known among her industry as a trailblazer who leads with her heart. From her early work in the cult classic film, Thelma & Louise, to her recent performance as the face of Roger Vivier's autumn/winter 2019 campaign, and starring in the 2016 music video "Fire", by French electronic-pop duo Justice, Ms. Sarandon consistently portrays strong characters with independence, grace and great authenticity – qualities that Fairmont holds in high esteem.
Fairmont also shares Ms. Sarandon's commitment to environmental concerns, and her passion for exploration. Fairmont's first hotels, which can easily be described as grand castles, were born in the rugged hills of California and the majestic Canadian Rockies. The intrepid William Cornelius Van Horne chose the site of the Fairmont Banff Springs with the remark, "If we can't export the scenery, we'll import the tourists."
Fairmont's pioneering approach to hospitality extends to its mission for preserving and protecting the landscapes it calls home. Nearly 30 years ago, Fairmont became the first luxury hotel brand with a comprehensive and global sustainability program, that now forms part of the Accor's Planet 21 program. Along the way, the brand has built an enviable reputation as a company that continuously invests in its colleagues, guests, and destinations in order to provide genuine hospitality and authentically local guest experiences in diverse parts of the world, without compromising long-term sustainability and responsible tourism. Over the last few years, standout initiatives have included the brand's 2015 pledge in coordination with WWF to reduce CO2 emissions, its 2018 commitment to ban the use of single-use plastic straws and its ever popular Bee Sustainable program, launched in 2008, which focuses on bee habitat protection and pollination.
The new partnership with Ms. Sarandon further builds on Fairmont's history of connections in the world of cinema. Generations of filmmakers and directors have focused their cameras on Fairmont properties to portray luxury accommodations that truly represent their destinations. As part of its Fairmont Loves Film event series, the brand has also worked with film director and screenwriter Gia Coppola as well as artist Cuba Tornado Scott, who created a short film at Fairmont San Francisco exploring Fairmont's historic connections to the world of cinema and the attachment to the brand's legendary hotels.
Several Fairmont hotels, such as Fairmont San Francisco, The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London and Toronto's Fairmont Royal York have also achieved impressive film credits. A few of the more high profile and recent movies shot on location at Fairmont hotels include Ocean's 8, American Hustle, The Post, Molly's Game Spotlight, Stan & Ollie, Almost Famous, The Great Gatsby, Home Alone 2, Bride Wars, 50 Shades of Grey, and Notting Hill. Fairmont hotels also appear regularly on the smaller screen. For example, on the TV show Suits, character Rachel Zane, played by Meghan Markle, has her wedding at The Plaza in New York City, although the scenes were shot at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Fans of the golden age of film might also spot Fairmont hotels in such movie classics as North by Northwest, River of No Return, Vertigo, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and The French Lieutenant's Woman. Ms. Sarandon herself has appeared in a number of films shot on-location at Fairmont hotels, including Little Women, The January Man and King of Gypsies.
About Fairmont
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is where occasions are celebrated and history is made. Landmark hotels with unrivalled presence, authentic experiences and unforgettable moments have attracted visitors to Fairmont and its destinations since 1907. The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai are but a few of these iconic luxury hotels, forever linked to the special places where they reside. Famous for its engaging service, grand public spaces, locally inspired cuisine and celebrated bars and lounges, Fairmont promises a special brand of thoughtful luxury that will be remembered long after any visit. With a worldwide portfolio of more than 75 hotels, Fairmont also takes great pride in its deep community roots and leadership in sustainability. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world-leading augmented hospitality group offering unique and meaningful experiences in 5,000 hotels, resorts, and residences across 110 countries.


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I read the recipe and immediately got started, this is going to be the kids after school snack and I bet, I'm going to get thumbs up all around.
* 1 cup of warm milk
* 1 egg, beaten
* 1/4 cup of butter, melted
* 3 tbsp warm water
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 3 1/3 cups of flour
* 3/4 tsp salt
* 3 tbsp white sugar
* 2 tsp yeast
Combine the milk, egg, butter, water, and vanilla together and pour into your bread machine pan.
Mix the flour, salt and sugar together then pour on top of the milk mixture.
Make a small hole on top of the flour mixture and pour the yeast into it. Turn your bread machine on to the dough cycle, close the lid and leave alone until your machine beeps at you - mine takes 1 1/2 hours.
Once the dough is done, put it on a floured surface and roll out into a large rectangular shape (about 1/4 inch thick) using a rolling pin. Make sure you have enough flour on the counter so the dough doesn't stick when you roll it out.
* 1 cup of brown sugar
* 4 tsp cinnamon
* 3 tbsp butter, softened
Combine the sugar and cinnamon and mix thoroughly. Spread the softened butter all over the entire surface of the rectangular shaped dough. Next sprinkle the filling over the dough.
Carefully roll up the dough as tightly as you can. If it sticks to the counter, slowly ease the dough up with your fingers - be careful not to tear the dough.
Use a piece of thread to cut the dough. Carefully slide the thread under the dough then cross the thread so it cuts the dough into 1 inch thick pieces.
Place the cut cinnamon rolls into a glass baking dish that is thoroughly coated with butter.
Cover the rolls with a dish towel and set in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the cinnamon rolls in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until light brown on top - don't overcook.
* 3/4 cup of powdered sugar
* 1/2 tsp vanilla
* 3-4 tsp milk
Combine the ingredients together and mix thoroughly making sure to remove any lumps.
Once the cinnamon rolls are finished baking, remove from the oven and drizzle with the glaze. Serve immediately. Enjoy.
I was able to get two pans out of it, a big one and a smaller round pan.


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The Wire Troll: Paul Byron and the Rising
We like what we're seeing out of Paul Byron.
This week is a return to normalcy. Yes, we did say that. The schedule plays out like a typical Fantasy hockey week which will be music to many owners and their ears. If you are wondering what the docket looks like for the last week of the regular Fantasy season for most head to head leagues, it looks something like this.
This Week's Schedule
Here's a day-by-day breakdown of the games scheduled this week:
- Monday: four games
- Tuesday: 12 games
- Wednesday: four games
- Thursday: nine games
- Friday: four games
- Saturday: 11 games
- Sunday: seven games
Sunday is a bit elevated as far as the number of games, but that is because the season only has weeks left instead of months. Other than that, it is the usual big Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday which should make it a bit easier on the average Fantasy hockey owner.
This week, we trim our search down a bit. The goal is to give you three quality picks from the waiver wire. One will be from the forward pool, then one each from the defense and goaltenders. The descriptions will be a little more detailed as well. Let's get down to business.
Paul Byron, C, Calgary Flames: When we take risks, we like to take some big risks. Byron is owned in a less than one tenth of one per cent in Yahoo leagues. He first flashed finishing ability over two years ago (see video below), but we have been watching him more closely for the last few weeks and recently, we liked what we saw. Byron has four points in his last five games, so his ownership rate should rise a little bit. With injuries rising rapidly once again, he is high risk but his elevated ice time makes him at least a little bit sought after. Byron is garnering second line ice time and even significant power play time. This means he is at least a decent add. You could do worse, after all. At this time of the season, when a player has over 15 minutes of ice time for five games or more, he is usually gobbled up because Fantasy owners are desperate.
Nick Holden, Colorado Avalanche: When looking for certain categories, it is prudent to go deeper down the rabbit hole… err… waiver wire. Holden is available in less than 5 per cent of all Fantasy leagues. In ESPN leagues, that number is a mere 0.6 per cent. However, 17 points in 39 games is solid production from a defenseman no matter how he got those points. Yes, Holden is a bit sheltered with zone starts and pairings, but in Coach Patrick Roy's system, a guy with some offensive talent can flourish. Will it continue? It seems there are enough points to go around in Colorado.
James Reimer, Toronto Maple Leafs: With the injury to Jonathan Bernier, Reimer is a guy to pick up until the Leafs' No. 1 netminder mends. Do not look at Reimer's high goals against average and below average save percentage. After all, a Fantasy owner would just be looking at this as a short-term pick. For all we know, Reimer may only play two or three games at the most. However, sometimes at this time of the season, patching a lineup is the best way to go. Reimer won't be at a 25-to-30 per cent ownership rate after the weekend.
Please understand again that this is a full week with normal transaction limits in leagues and a normal schedule. The last week featured some very unexpected results and this week is likely to be more of the same. Good luck!
Now it's your turn. Let us know in the comments below who your favourite Fantasy hockey waiver wire pick of the week is.
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I would like to create a chat meeting for CL&U and so I thought, why not make the title in Chinese? I was thinking of using the term "meeting" or a similar one.
On my dictionary, for meeting, it lists the word 会议. Is this correct, or are there better terms?


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We have worked with every single carrier on the Island of Bermuda at one time or another, and more than a few internationally as well. Many of them we work time and again with as technology and business evolve, in order to help them in any way we can to serve their valued clients better each day.
Telecommunications Networks Limited (TNL) is a Bermuda-based and owned telecommunication company that specializes in high-speed wireless solutions. Our mission is to harness Wi-Fi technology to bring super-fast wireless communications to the local market at an affordable price.
Telecommunications Networks Limited is the exclusive distributor of Mimosa, the leader in cloud-managed, fiber-fast wireless solutions.
Telecommunications Networks Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the East End Group Ltd (EEG). EEG is a diversified holding company with business interests spread among different lines of business. This strategic diversification spreads the Company's risk and helps the Group to maintain business stability.
Our president John Manderson has been contracted to assist getting Bermuda'a newest telecommunications start up launched. Bluewave started their WISP (Wireless Internet Service Provider) in April of 2017, beginning service commercially in July of the same year.
Bluewave provides services to consumer and business markets.
Digicel Bermuda
For a number of years we have been assisting Digicel Bermuda with their Billing and IT environment. We have assisted them through numerous upgrades in their billing system as well as providing them with Database Monitoring and Maintenance of the Microsoft SQL Server based ARIS Envision billing and OSS system. Or proprietary tools monitor their operations around the clock to ensure their systems are always available to provide availability of service and support to their customers.
Digicel is incorporated in Bermuda and its markets comprise: Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, El Salvador, Fiji, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Nauru, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, St Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos and Vanuatu. Digicel also has coverage in St. Martin and St. Barts in the Caribbean.
See more: https://www.digicelbermuda.com
Docomo Pacific
For the past 3 years Docomo Pacific has been running our Database Monitoring and Maintenance tools on their Microsoft SQL Server based ARIS Envision billing and OSS system. Or proprietary tools monitor their operations around the clock to ensure their systems are always available to provide availability of service and support to their customers.
Docomo Pacific has also engaged our expert IT consultants on their Billing and IT environments to allow them to implement the best environments for both performance and value for money, while retaining flexibility and disaster recovery.
Started in 1992 with only 5 employees, as GUAMCELL; DOCOMO PACIFIC is now one of the leading providers of internet, long distance, wireless and paging. A cornerstone of DOCOMO PACIFIC's appeal has been its strategy to provide customers with the best overall value in the wireless service by demonstrating to be TYPHOON PROVEN.
See more: https://www.docomopacific.com/
CCT Wireless
CCT is located in Tortola and we have provided them with our WebConnect product for online bill presentment and payment and also we conducted a thorough Billing and IT review for them in 2007 to assist in scaling their environment for the Billing and OSS platform they have.
Established in 1986 as CCT Boatphone by the wisdom of a group of local pioneers, the company was later re-branded as CCT Global Communications.
CCT is a proud locally owned company; decisions are made locally and tailored to the needs of our BVI customer base.
CCT is the home of the Freedom unlimited calling plans revolutionizing calling, data and SMS ability, leading the way in the BVI with flexibility, value and choice.
CCT currently offers to its customers an unmatched range of voice and data services through its GSM, CDMA, EVDO, WiMax and SDH state-of-the-art networks.
See more: http://www.cctwireless.com
Williams Barristers & Attorneys
For 5 years we have provided technical direction, IT Support, Document Management, Security and Automation to the Williams firm. Williams is led by Bermudian Justin Williams and handles all manners of legal issues. A Bermuda based law firm with International reach, Williams Barristers & Attorneys was established to provide specialised and personalised Corporate and individual client services to both Bermudian and International clientele.
Williams Barristers & Attorneys are well know and respected both on the Island and Internationally. Known for getting the job done and having the resources and contacts to deliver even with the most challenging of cases arise.
See more: https://www.williams.bm
Coldsnap Services Ltd
Coldsnap Services Ltd is a small specialised Air Conditioning and HVAC firm operating in Bermuda. We provide them with IT direction and support to maintain their Microsoft SQL Server client database and workforce management solutions. We also implemented Google Apps Premier addition to enable seamless mobile cloud based communication to their workforce while helping them to keep their IT costs and maintenance to a minimum.
About Northrock
North Rock Communications Ltd was launched in 1997 with a team of 3 people offering dial-up internet services. Over the next 2 years the team realized that the Bermudian market was in need of innovative ways to connect to the internet as well as value added services at competitive rates. Here are some of the larger milestones:
- 1999 – Launched Wireless network
- 2000 – Launched long distance service
- 2003 – Launched local dial services, second in Bermuda
- 2009 – Launched Enterprise VPN services
Today North Rock has multiple points of presence In Bermuda and has capacity on diverse paths to NYC. We have 2 convenient services centers centers and all customer facing staff members reside on island. North Rock staff complement of 40 is 80% Bermudian.
With hundreds of services to offer and a team dedicated to offering the highest level of customer services, it's no wonder North Rock is Bermuda's favorite telecommunications provider.
About Logic
In 1994, Logic Communications Ltd. (Logic) was the first company to introduce internet to Bermuda and we continue to lead the way with innovation and unparalleled customer service and support. We pride ourselves as being Bermuda's premier telecommunications company providing Internet, long distance, home phone, international connectivity, colocation, and managed services. Logic serves the residential, small business and enterprise markets. Logic is Bermudian owned and operated and a subsidiary of KeyTech Ltd.
We're growing internationally
Over the past 15 years, Logic has grown both locally and internationally. With offices in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands and points of presence in Bermuda, New York, London, Toronto, Halifax, Miami, Cayman, and Hong Kong, we're committed to growth at home and abroad.
Our network has reach
Logic's superior network infrastructure interconnects with the major Tier 1 and Tier 2 global and regional carriers offering excellent performance and reliability and among the best off island diversity with access to all undersea cable systems to North and South America. Our infrastructure helps ensure our customers' critical assets are protected. Logic is positioned to help our customers bridge the gap between their technology and business needs of today with the expectations of tomorrow.
Telebermuda International
Over the past few years we have assisted TBI with their Billing and OSS implementation, Database Monitoring and Maintenance tools and most recently installed our WebConnect (web based invoice presentment and payment) application to enable 24 x 7 access for their customers to be able to pay bills online and get access to invoice history.
We continue to provide support to TBI as and when needed and stay in touch frequently to assist with new product rollout and services.
TeleBermuda International Limited, ("TBI") is an established international telecommunications services provider that provides long distance voice, data, Internet and collocation hosting services in Bermuda. During its years of operation in Bermuda, TBI has become recognized as a leading cost-effective supplier of telecommunication services, and has been responsible for delivering competitive pricing and services for the commercial, residential and international carrier services markets.
See more: http://www.telebermuda.com
Other Customers/Clients
Burrows Lightbourn
Stevedoring Services
Health Fanatic
Bermuda Bride
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Articles About High Quality
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- Tom Silva
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- 06.12.2009
An Apple a Day
Apple may be the Great American Company — the heir to the spirit of Henry Ford who revolutionized corporations worldwide by modernizing the assembly line to facilitate production of his legendary Model T car. Similarly, Apple under Steve Jobs' leadership expresses everything that Americans naturally do well — innovation, high quality, smart growth, and nimbleness. […]


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Ah, the end of summer. I both hate to see it come, yet enjoy the change of seasons, all at the same time. This year feels like it brings a bigger change as Max will be heading off to Kindergarten (what? how did that happen so fast?). I enjoy the thought of getting a bit more time for sewing, but we'll see how that goes. I have big plans to get unfinished quilts done, so hopefully it'll actually happen!
But this quilt. This one wasn't one I was planning, which makes it all the better. As I mentioned, I enjoyed getting the chance to pick a bundle for the Stash Fabrics Design Star club. As a bonus, I received this bundle in the mail (thank you, Stash Fabrics!), and felt that since it was the bundle for August, I should do my best to sew up a quilt top before the end of the month.
I decided on this simple, yet fun design which pairs a square in square block with a plain square of fabric, sewn like a half square triangle (clear? wait, what? quick tutorial if you'd like…). I swear there was something I saw online that triggered this idea, but I've spent a while looking and can't seem to find the inspiration… if you've seen it, let me know – I'd love to credit! (As an aside, anyone have any experience with memory loss after children? Mine's not coming back, and it's bad!!)
Edited to add: I found it! (inspiration photo here) I knew I would if I looked long enough! Interestingly enough, the colors even match those I used for this quilt (I didn't remember that being the case – kinda funny!)
I played around with the design for a while – having the little inner triangles face various different directions, and playing with the colors – and ultimately decided I liked the randomness of this layout. I cheated and added a couple extra solids to get this up to a larger size, but for the most part this is just the fabrics included in the fat quarter bundle.
I already ordered the perfect backing (here, in case you're wondering), and look forward to getting this one finished!


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March 16, 2018
12pm - 2pm
· 0429828412
Rundle Mall (meet outside Optus Shop)
67 Rundle Mall
Adelaide, South Australia 5000
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Join others in the ACF community from your local area for a mass scorecard handout!
We're calling on all parties this election to lead on clean energy and nature.
Our scorecard, a collaboration between 33 environment groups in the South Australia – Our Future alliance, shows how parties' policies compare when it comes to our living world.
We need as many people as possible to see the scorecard so they know what they're voting for this election.
At the handout, you'll meet your contact person, who will welcome you with a briefing and materials. Simply RSVP, invite some friends, and turn up on the day with a bottle of water and any necessary weather gear.
Let's make sure that no matter who forms our next state government, they respect nature and lead on clean energy!


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Every year, for the past eight years, I've read hundreds and hundreds of graduation speeches, all told more than 1,000.
My fascination with commencement speeches started back in 2005. I was spellbound by outstanding talks from David Foster Wallace and Steve Jobs. I soon discovered more examples by remarkable — yet not necessarily famous — graduation speakers, such as professor Mark Lewis and historian John Walsh. With my graduate coursework on the intricacies of collections and the art of archiving, there was really no turning back; these speeches became the foundation of, my collection of inspirational commencement speeches and graduation quotes.
This season looks as promising as ever. Facing audiences ready to equally praise or blast their speeches on social media, today's speakers certainly have more pressure on them to put in the time to prepare a solid speech. Of the publicly announced speakers to date, I'm particularly looking forward to the following 25, which I've grouped under quirky but time-tested categories.
1. Tried And True
If past achievements in graduation speaking are any predictor of future performance, these speakers are set to do great. They each have given amazing speeches in the past. Can they do it again?
Wynton Marsalis, acclaimed jazz musician, Grammy winner and Pulitzer prize recipient — Tulane University, May 17. His speech last year at University of Vermont made quite a few best-of lists.
Katie Couric, journalist and television personality — Trinity College, May 18. Of her many graduation speeches, my favorite is her 2007 address at Williams College — "Simple Lessons for a Complicated Time."
Ed Helms, actor ( The Office) — Cornell University, May 24. His speech last year at Knox College was one of the best speeches I have ever read. He spoke about fear and how it can be "one of the most valuable and life-informing things you can experience." Make sure you read it.
2. Wordsmiths
They can write. They can tell stories. They can sweep us off our feet with their crafted words. And yet, it still amazes me that so few writers and poets (as opposed to, say, politicians) get invited to give commencement addresses.
"The great and curious truth of the human experience is that selflessness is the best thing you can do for yourself."
Richard Blanco, fifth inaugural poet — University of Rhode Island, May 18.
Natasha Trethewey, U.S. poet laureate — Knox College, June 7.
Isabel Wilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author — Bates College, May 25.
3. Entertainers
Funny speeches are best left to the people who entertain for a living. They're not easy to pull off — one must be able to skillfully combine wisdom and laughter. It's a great mix when done right. So far this year, I could only find two potential candidates in this category:
Jay Leno, former host of NBC's Late Night Show — Emerson College, May 11.
Chris Regan, Emmy Award-winning writer ( Family Guy, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart) — Ithaca College, May 18.
4. Wall Street Wizards
I would not have expected businesspeople to deliver great commencement speeches. Then I spent a good few years working at Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, listening to the many CEOs who were invited to give lectures. I reveled in their speeches, which were chock full of advice on how to be successful — one of the preferred topics for graduation speeches.
"Cleverness is a gift. Kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy — they're given after all. Choices can be hard."
Greg Creed, chief executive officer for Taco Bell Corp — U.C.-Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business, June 16.
Ellen Kullman, CEO of DuPont — MIT, June 6.
Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube — Johns Hopkins University, May 22.
5. The One And Only: Mass Media
Journalists and media personalities always make a terrific showing in the commencement sweepstakes, and my list is no exception. In many ways, they bring together two categories: they're wordsmiths who can entertain. I can't wait. I am only afraid my expectations are already set too high.
Terry Gross, host of NPR's Fresh Air — Bryn Mawr College, May 17.
Christopher Dickey, author and journalist — Hamilton College, May 25.
Marty Baron, Washington Post executive editor, Pulitzer Prize winner — Lehigh University, May 19.
Gwen Ifill, PBS NewsHour anchor — St. Mary's College of Maryland, May 17.
Rachel Martin, host of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday — University of Puget Sound, May 18.
A husband-and-wife combo: David Plotz, editor of Slate, and Hanna Rosin, journalist and author — Ripon College, May 18.
6. Zen-Like
Four speakers: two beloved Buddhist teachers, a record-setting long-distance swimmer, and an inspirational autistic activist and author. I am almost sure their speeches will be worth watching and reading. The graduates are in for a treat.
"The person who you're with most in life is yourself and if you don't like yourself you're always with somebody you don't like."
Pema Chödrön, notable Buddhist teacher and author, — Naropa University, May 10.
Temple Grandin, autism awareness advocate, innovator in the livestock industry and best-selling author — Providence College, May 18.
Diana Nyad, first person to swim between Cuba and Florida without a shark cage — Middlebury College, May 25.
Norman Fisher, Zen Buddhist priest and poet, Everyday Zen Foundation — Stanford University, June 15.
7. Of Hollywood Fame
This is a risky category. Just as one cannot tell for certain whether a movie will be a smash at the box office, one cannot predict how these speeches will fare. Is there potential? Yes. Results? We'll see!
"It doesn't matter that your dream came true if you spent your whole life sleeping."
Jennifer Lee, Frozen screenwriter and director — University of New Hampshire, May 17.
Forest Whitaker, Oscar-winning actor — Miami University, May 17.
Shonda Rhimes, TV producer, Golden Globe winner, creator of ABC's Grey's Anatomy and Scandal — Dartmouth, June 8.
In a second installment, in June, I'll take a look back and see which speeches did indeed fare well. I know there will be plenty of surprises, they always are, but that makes more interesting. Who knows, the best commencement speech might be given to a college or high school near you. I hope you'll let us know!
To explore hundreds of graduation speeches from over the past 240 years, visit our app: "The Best Commencement Speeches, Ever." To see more excerpts and transcripts of Cristina Negrut's favorites, visit.
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I was privileged to be invited to speak at StartupFestival Montreal this month - great city, great event, great team [thanks Alistair]. My favorite time was spent meeting with startups. At one point I found myself in the advisor tent with three companies' founders chatting tech, culture, politics, business models and global scene. Amazingly these founders all grew up outside North America - Singapore, Ethiopia, Norway, Hong Kong and Brazil. And each had spent a significant time living outside of their native countries. They all run virtual teams but place equal importance on meeting face to face to build their companies. They understand the importance of the human side of success and are driven not by money or selling their companies to Google or Facebook but want to build something innovative and lasting on their own terms . That's why we all got into this game to begin with, ey?![nod to Canada!]
These are exciting times to launch a startup - Internet focused or not. Technology is quickly becoming a means to an end rather than an end to itself. The way it should be. We can start building companies that put people and human behavior at the center rather than forcing us humans to alter our behavior to fit the tool. With that in mind, I spoke about the importance of the people side of tech and your business. Algorithms alone won't be your differentiator. Unless you're in bio-tech the tech won't differentiate your company. The User Experience, Features and understanding of human behavior will be where we are seeing the true differentiators. A good point in case is Path [see Brendan Mulligan's recent piece] and Nir Eyal's work at Stanford on human behavior.
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Ted Cruz and John Kasich have declared they will not withdraw from the Republican nomination race. They each have perfectly rational reasons.
It is bizarre, then, that neither Cruz nor Kasich is taking the obvious and most rational course of action to increase their prospects of gaining the nomination. I don't have a clue why they aren't.
The strategy is simple: cooperate. The logic is simple, too.
Neither Kasich nor Cruz has any chance of capturing a majority of convention delegates on a first ballot. Therefore, the only opportunity they have to gain the GOP nomination is through a brokered convention.
There can only be a brokered convention if Donald Trump fails to gain a delegate majority through primaries and caucuses. By competing in every remaining state, Cruz and Kasich are creating the optimal conditions for Trump to gain a majority, severely undermining their own prospects.
The obvious and only rational response is for Cruz and Kasich to divide up the remaining states between them. Trump would then be confronted with a series of one-on-ones.
For example, they would agree that only Cruz would campaign in Wisconsin, Indiana, Nebraska, West Virginia, Montana, New Mexico, South Dakota and California. Kasich would urge his supporters in those states to embrace the #NeverTrump cause and strategically vote for Cruz. Marco Rubio did this for Kasich in Ohio.
Kasich's map would include New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Oregon, Washington and New Jersey.
Rational, self-interested cooperation between competitors, even enemies, is a ubiquitous, intuitive, ancient strategy.
The best way to take on a playground bully is to gang up on him or her, not to pick one-on-one fights where the bully is destined to win.
When mobsters want to move on a powerful don, they divvy up the targets.They don't all move into the same neighborhood or racket.
When businesses compete with a big, established player, they search for markets where they can be the sole challenger, not one of many. When the small players coordinate their attacks, it is called collusion. But there is nothing illegal about collusion in politics.
Kasich has some proven experience with cooperation strategies as a successful legislator and governor. Cruz, as far as I can tell, has had absolutely no success as a legislator (except acquiring notoriety) because he rejects cooperation. Perhaps that explains why he and Kasich are at a standstill.
The #NeverTrump movement has an overwhelming interest in a Cruz-Kasich pact. Besides the benefits outlined, a rationally divided primary map would allow #NeverTrump organizations to more effectively deploy their resources – ground troops, surrogates and, of course, advertising.
The #NeverTrump contingent, however, has the same fatal deficiency as the Republican Party and its amorphous leadership: It lacks leverage -- the power to offer a deal Kasich and Cruz can't afford to refuse.
It is at least conceivable that Republican mega-donors and their networks could collude quickly and refuse to give Kasich and Cruz any more money unless they cooperate. But there's no history of such disciplined, fast strategic cooperation at that level. Besides, the political judgments of the GOP oligarchy this year have been especially bad.
None of this explains why Kasich and Cruz don't do the smart thing independently of party pressure. They have both assured voters in debate after debate that they are very, very smart guys. One Kasich adviser, a GOP backroom veteran named Charlie Black has said publicly, "I think you could make a case for coordination."
So what is the hold up?
One problem might be trust. Perhaps Cruz and Kasich don't trust each other to hold up the bargain. Cruz certainly hasn't earned much (any?) trust from his Republican colleagues in the Senate.
It would be rational to act on that mistrust if and if they had better options. They don't.
I have been told that Kasich and Cruz won't cut the rational deal for the simplest of reasons – ego.
They each somehow think lightning can strike them – the good kind. They think a deal tarnishes their luster. They think a deal would undermine them at a brokered convention. They think Trump might go boom. They don't care who wins if it isn't them.
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Unlike decorating, staging your home isn't about personal style — it's about creating ambiance and appeal for buyers.
Selling your home means selling a lifestyle, but not necessarily your own. In home staging, you're striving for a look that is fresh and welcoming yet not really taste specific. People with varying tastes need to feel that they can make the home their own if they purchase it.
This is the distinction between decorating your home and staging it to sell. It can be hard to understand at first, but if you don't know the difference, you might not sell your house as quickly as you like.
Although everyone has different tastes in decor and furnishings, most people want a home that is welcoming, functional, peaceful and organized. Tailor your house so that buyers will describe it in those terms rather than by your style of decorating. Getting rid of clutter and having fewer but larger accessories is a great place to start.
Making sure your home isn't taste specific doesn't mean your rooms should be devoid of color. Instead, keep color schemes simple and dose them with an on-trend neutral, like a clean tan, a soft gray or a warm white.
If you have a distinctive decorating style — whether it's Tuscan, shabby chic or modern — you're going to need to scale it back a bit. If you don't, your home will appeal to the small percentage of potential buyers who love your chosen style. Staging is about strategic editing and depersonalizing, rather than decorating and personalizing.
Dated is dreary. Strive to stage your space with a current and fresh feel. Use updated neutrals on the walls and furnishings that are clean-lined and simple. Punches of color are great; just use them sparingly. A room arranged symmetrically and centered on the architecture reads as peaceful — one of those important aesthetics every buyer is drawn to.
This guest bedroom is full of great staging ideas. It has lots of on-trend design details, but it's sparse on accessories and other distractions. The color palette is simple, easy on the eyes and would be attractive to both men and women. Most potential buyers would remember this appealing room long after leaving the house.
This clever arrangement draws attention to the unique architecture in the space and illustrates a smart use for the area under the stairs: an office nook. This area is nicely decorated, not staged.
If I were staging this area, I would keep the desk, chair and lamp, remove overly personal items such as family photos, and leave a few pieces of art and an attractive notebook and pen. Simple accessories can help draw attention to a functional space.
If you are updating a kitchen or bath before putting your home on the market, keep the finishes neutral and classic. This is not the time to show off your personal style. You want to broaden your buying audience by appealing to a wide variety of tastes and preferences. This bathroom would definitely appeal to buyers with either traditional or contemporary taste, and could later be personalized with the new homeowner's preferences for color and accessories.
Sure, this may not be what normally sits on your countertop, but doesn't it look better than the usual bills and coupons? Remember, you are selling an idealized lifestyle, not your reality.
The bottom line is that you have to get outside your head and inside the mind of a potential home buyer. It's very difficult to be objective about your own home, but it's crucial if you want to sell it.
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Apple Gazette proudly presents an exhaustive collection of every single "One more thing" moment from Steve Jobs' many keynote speeches. More than thirty of them, in fact, and we've got embedded videos cued up to the exact moment, so you can watch them all on a single webpage.
A Few Things I Noticed…
- MacWorld almost always had a "One more thing."
- WWDC almost never had one.
- Jobs employed a different transition effect almost every time those three words showed up on his presentation screen.
Steve Jobs was a master of the keynote presentation. If he was an artist, the keynote was his canvas. When he stood in front of an audience, be it the enthusiastic crowds at WWDC or a special press briefing, he had them eating out of his hand. (He could've pronounced himself the King of Whoopee and they would have given him a standing ovation with cheers and hollers.)
Jobs' signature feature was to wrap things up, and then tack on "One more thing" at the end, complete with a giant slide bearing those words on the big screen behind him. The items promoted during this epilogue ranged from minor accessories to significant new product announcements. Over the years, Apple fans started watching for Steve's "one more thing" in each presentation he gave. (Watch for their increasing swells of approval and excitement in the videos below.)
Jobs viewed his presentations as a form of storytelling, and his job as the storyteller was to wow his audience and get the buzz started. Anytime he put together a keynote that he feared might not have quite the level of pizzazz he was after, he pulled out the "one more thing" trick to top things off with an exclamation point. But not every presentation he ever gave included a "one more thing" moment. The unveiling of the original iPhone at MacWorld 2007, for example, didn't need one because the iPhone was the biggest and arguably most important product launch Apple had done to date.
Among other things, it's fascinating to watch Jobs' evolution as a speaker and a CEO (he starts off below as Apple's "interim" CEO). And then there's his tragic physical deterioration in the last five years or so of his life; it's sad to see, but amazing how it never dampens his skills at working a crowd. Jobs was at his best when he was on stage, presenting Apple's latest and greatest devices to the world, and that remains true right up to the end.
Entries that don't quite fit with the rest of this list, for one reason or another, are denoted in yellow.
Let's get started.
January 8, 1998
MacWorld San Francisco
The very first "One more thing" Jobs gave was not the kind that Apple fans are used to today. Reportedly, he was walking off the stage at the end of his presentation when he stopped and offhandedly remarked to the crowd, "Oh yeah, we're profitable." After years of struggling through declining sales — and the media declaring Apple all but dead — Jobs returned to helm the company he co-founded, and quickly turned things around, putting Apple back on its feet. As you might imagine, the crowded room full of Apple fans were ecstatic. This is the only "One more thing" I was unable to find video footage of. There is some video of this keynote available to watch, but it cuts off before the end. [Image source]
July 21, 1999
MacWorld New York
After showing off the first iBook, Jobs rolled out the first consumer-friendly wireless base station to go with it: the AirPort. The plug-and-play device's data transfer speed topped out at 11Mbps (!), and it required that you pop an AirPort Card inside your iBook (via an easily accessible panel, natch) for the laptop to be able to access the wireless network. Unlike most other "One more thing"s, this one was not accompanied by a slide bearing those words.
August 31, 1999
Seybold San Francisco
Jobs announced the Apple Cinema Display to a room full of oohs and aahs. The 22″ LCD flat panel display was, to the best of my reckoning, Apple's first-ever display with a widescreen ratio. (But I know I can count on you to correct me if I'm wrong about that, fanboys and girls.)
October 5, 1999
Special iMac Event
At one of the first "special events" Apple created, where the press were invited and it wasn't the kick-off of a convention, Jobs wrapped things up with the iMac DV, a souped-up iMac made to handle desktop video editing. Among its video-friendly features were two Firewire ports instead of just one, and the launch of the very first version of iMovie.
After this was done, Jobs came back again for a second "One more thing": iMac DV Special Edition. This one was the same as the DV, but tricked out even further with more space and faster components. The Special Edition came in a "special color" called Graphite made just for this computer.
January 5, 2000
MacWorld San Francisco
After a few years of serving as Apple's interim CEO, following his return to the company, Jobs announced that the company had decided to drop the "interim" from his title, making him Apple's full time head honcho.
July 19, 2000
MacWorld New York
The PowerMac G4 Cube was the subject of this "One more thing." Did Jobs have a thing for cube-shaped devices? He'd also launched the "NeXTcube" computer in the early 90s during his time away from Apple. Neither one proved terribly popular among consumers.
January 9, 2001
MacWorld San Francisco
Jobs stunned the world with a sexy laptop that boasted a titanium casing, and was just one inch thick. The PowerBook G4 set a new standard at the time for thinness — and how much power could be squeezed into such a narrow frame. It redefined the entire notebook industry, and was one of the most lusted-after computers in the world.
February 22, 2001
MacWorld Tokyo
Jobs showed off two new patterns — instead of colors — for Apple's new lineup of iMacs with CD-RW drives. They bore the unfortunate-in-retrospect names of "Flower Power" and "Blue Dalmatian."
July 16, 2002
MacWorld New York
The iMac G4 was Apple's first major redesign of the popular consumer desktop, replacing the cathode ray tube shape of the original with a 15″ flatscreen on a swivel arm. For this "One more thing," Jobs introduced a new version with a 17″ flatscreen. (Note: despite the YouTube title claiming this video is Jobs' keynote from "WWDC 2002," it is, in fact, his keynote from MacWorld New York 2002.)
January 8, 2003
MacWorld San Francisco
After introducing the first 17″ PowerBook, Jobs used his "One more thing" to mention that they decided to apply the same technology they used for the 17″ aluminum laptop to also build a petite 12″ PowerBook. Touting it as the world's smallest full-featured laptop, it's clear now that this tiny laptop fed Jobs' obsession with "smaller and thinner is better." As usual, the audience was enthusiastic about the new product's features — except its 5-hour battery life.
April 23, 2003
iTunes Music Store Special Event
Stepping outside of tradition, Jobs put this "One more feature…" just 18 minutes into the hour-and-20-minute event. It was the announcement of a version of iTunes for Windows. Jobs boasted that it was "the best Windows app ever written."
June 23, 2003
In the concluding moments of this event, the brand new Power Mac G5 rose up dramatically out of the stage floor. Jobs' announcement followed a leak from the week before, when the specs for the G5 were accidentally posted early on the Apple Store website.
September 16, 2003
Apple Expo Paris
Apple's first wireless mouse & wireless keyboard were shown off at this one. The mouse was the direct precursor to the much-derided Mighty Mouse, sharing its same basic design. The main missing feature was the scroll ball.
January 6, 2004
MacWorld San Francisco
After introducing the iPod Mini, Jobs used his "One more thing" to show that these anodized aluminum music players came in 5 colors. To this reporter's eyes, this keynote marks the first visible signs of Jobs' weight loss due to his cancer, though opinions on this issue will surely vary.
August 31, 2004
Apple Expo Paris
I include this one apocryphally, since it was given by Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Phil Schiller. Near the end of his presentation, Schiller remarked, "There's one other thing I want to talk about today…" It was the new iMac G5, which featured the same design as today's iMacs, but with a white plastic enclosure instead of metal.
October 26, 2004
Music Special Event
Jobs showed off a special edition "U2 iPod," a departure from the standard white iPod. This one was black with a red click wheel, and the signatures of all four band members were laser-etched on the back. Following the announcement, Jobs introduced U2, who took the stage beside him.
January 11, 2005
MacWorld San Francisco
While the iPhone was still in development, Jobs bided his time with smaller releases like the iPod Shuffle, the first iPod that had no display. It was a super-small device, with a similar design to Apple's remote control for laptops, desktops, and Apple TV.
September 7, 2005
Music Special Event
After announcing the iPod Nano, there's a moment when Jobs very casually says "there's one other thing," and then he shows off a black version of the Nano. The whole thing happens so fast — and there's no slide behind him to echo it — that I don't believe it follows the spirit of Jobs' typical use of "one more thing." But I include it here for completion's sake. Interesting side note: this was the same event where Jobs launched the disastrous Motorola ROKR, aka the so-called "iPod Phone" that was critically panned and ended up a commercial flop.
October 12, 2005
"One More Thing…" Special Event
TV show episodes came to iTunes for $1.99 an episode. Initially it was announced only with Disney/ABC shows, but other networks signed on not long after.
January 10, 2006
Jobs introduced the first MacBook Pro, Apple's first Intel-based laptop. It was also the first laptop with an iSight camera built in, the now-standard MagSafe power connector, and Front Row with a remote.
September 12, 2006
"It's Showtime!" Special Event
Movie purchases arrived on iTunes with this one. But after a recap, Jobs announced another "One last thing": a sneak peek of "iTV," which later became "Apple TV." A third "one more thing" was used to introduce John Legend, who performed on stage.
June 11, 2007
A beta version of Safari for Windows was announced.
September 5, 2007
"The Beat Goes On" Music Special Event
At this post-iPhone event, after he introduced the iPod Touch (and new models of the other iPods), Jobs unveiled "iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store," which allowed users to buy music straight from our iPhones and iPods for the first time. No more syncing to a computer necessary for music purchases. A second "One more thing" moment (sans slide) was the announcement of Apple's partnership with Starbucks. Their deal allowed Starbucks customers to find out what music is currently playing in the store and immediately purchase it over Wi-Fi.
March 6, 2008
"iPhone Software Roadmap" Special Event
At the end of this event geared specifically toward iPhone app developers, Jobs introduced John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers to the crowd. Doerr announced "iFund," a $100 million capital fund for new startups that want to build iPhone apps.
October 14, 2008
Notebooks Special Event
After introducing the new "unibody enclosure" for MacBook Pro, Jobs trotted out a "next-generation" MacBook that also featured a metal unibody. The unibody aluminum enclosure is one of Apple's least-celebrated but most important innovations, I think.
January 6, 2009
Phil Schiller stood in again for an ailing Steve Jobs at this annual event, though listening to the presentation, it seems obvious that Jobs at least had a hand in writing the script, because his presentation style is on display throughout. Late in his speech, Schiller invoked "one last thing": three new features for iTunes. 1) a 3-price tier of $.69, $.99, and $1.29 replaced the single-price structure for song purchases. 2) iTunes Plus: eight million songs became DRM-free. 3) iTunes Music Store for iPhone/iPod Touch was made 3G-enabled, so customers could buy songs that way in addition to the existing Wi-Fi.
September 9, 2009
"It's Only Rock & Roll" iPod Special Event
A video camera was added to the iPod Nano, in response to the popularity of Flash storage-based camcorders like the Flip. The best part of the presentation came at its beginning, when Jobs returned to the stage after his liver transplant and received a standing ovation that lasted a full minute.
June 7, 2010
After introducing the iPhone 4, Jobs' "One More thing" was FaceTime video calling. He unveiled it in the same manner that he'd showed off voice calling on the original iPhone: by calling Jonny Ive. (He also ranted about people in the audience not turning their Wi-Fi devices off, which caused the video quality on the call to be jumpy.)
September 1, 2010
Apple Music Special Event
The second generation, much smaller Apple TV was revealed.
October 20, 2010
"Back to the Mac" Special Event
Jobs introduced the second-generation MacBook Air, the first MacBook ever to use all Flash storage. While cuing up this product, he got a big laugh from the crowd when he said, "So we asked ourselves, 'What would happen if a MacBook and an iPad hooked up?"
June 6, 2011
At Jobs' very last keynote address, he mentioned that "there's one more thing," but there was no slide to go with it. The announcement, which followed the first details on iCloud, was iTunes Match. Even though his health had deteriorated to its worst point yet (he would pass away just four months later), he was as dynamic a showman on stage as ever.
Editor's note: Presumably out of respect to Steve Jobs, Apple seems to have retired the "One more thing" moment from its presentations following his passing.
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[This is a note I just sent to the families of SLA. I present it here – with a more whimsical title that references one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books – to let everyone know what I'll be up to next school year.]
To the families of Science Leadership Academy,
Science Leadership Academy was founded as a research and development school for the School District. For the past nine years, students and teachers from SLA have worked with hundreds of teachers and principals from the School District and beyond on how to change their practice to be more inquiry-driven and caring educators. Under Dr. Hite's leadership, the School District of Philadelphia is starting the Innovative Schools Network – a hub for powerful new ideas for schools. As part of this network, dedicated to nurturing new models of education, SLA is well positioned to continue its work as a national leader for creating empowering educational experiences.
Today, Dr. Hite is announcing that my role in the School District of Philadelphia is expanding to oversee the Innovative Schools Network. Beginning August 1, I will serve the students of Philadelphia in a dual capacity – both principal of Science Leadership Academy and Assistant Superintendent of the Innovative Schools Network. And, because there are just so many hours in the day, I am delighted to announce that Aaron Gerwer will join us full-time at SLA as co-principal. Many of you will know Aaron as our principal fellow this past year. It has been a pleasure to see him grow into this new role, and I look forward to partnering with him this coming year.
Working with the students and teachers and families of the Science Leadership Academy continues to be the most rewarding experience of my professional career. The work your children do every day is what inspired the School District of Philadelphia to authorize the foundation of Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber and our upcoming effort, the Science Leadership Academy Middle School.
The work we will now do as part of the Innovative Schools Network is a continuation of the belief in the agency and ability of the students and families of Philadelphia. It is my pleasure to be able to continue to serve as principal of SLA and to now help other school communities serve their students in powerful, modern ways.
Mr. Lehmann


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QIconEnginePlugin Class
The QIconEnginePlugin class provides an abstract base for custom QIconEngine plugins. More...
Header: | #include <QIconEnginePlugin> |
qmake: | QT += gui |
Inherits: | QObject |
Public Functions
QIconEnginePlugin(QObject *parent = nullptr) | |
virtual | ~QIconEnginePlugin() |
virtual QIconEngine * | create(const QString &filename = QString()) = 0 |
Detailed Description
The icon engine plugin is a simple plugin interface that makes it easy to create custom icon engines that can be loaded dynamically into applications through QIcon. QIcon uses the file or resource name's suffix to determine what icon engine to use.
Writing a icon engine plugin is achieved by subclassing this base class, reimplementing the pure virtual function create(), and exporting the class with the Q_PLUGIN_METADATA() macro.
The json metadata should contain a list of icon engine keys that this plugin supports. The keys correspond to the suffix of the file or resource name used when the plugin was created. Keys are case insensitive.
{ "Keys": [ "myiconengine" ] }
See also How to Create Qt Plugins.
Member Function Documentation
QIconEnginePlugin::QIconEnginePlugin(QObject *parent = nullptr)
Constructs a icon engine plugin with the given parent. This is invoked automatically by the plugin loader.
Destroys the icon engine plugin.
You never have to call this explicitly. Qt destroys a plugin automatically when it is no longer used.
[pure virtual]
QIconEngine *QIconEnginePlugin::create(const QString &filename = QString())
Creates and returns a QIconEngine object for the icon with the given filename.
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USB interface for a grayscale OLED display
March 3rd, 2008Touchscreen controller
March 3rd, 2008Cerfpod flash and JTAG board
December 23rd, 2007Cerfpod 255SE NOR flash module
December 21st, 2007Because of many other higher priority projects and because there haven't been a specific project to use this board in, this has been delayed a lot. This is the planned NOR flash add-on for the Cerfpod. This also works as a break out board for the JTAG connections for the XScale and the CPLD.
Spartan 3E starter kit logic analyzer
September 6th, 2007I needed to capture some logic signals for viewing but unfortunately didn't have a separate logic analyzer available for that. Then I remembered seeing a logic analyzer project for the Xilinx Spartan 3 starter kit by Michael Poppitz. Jonas Diemer has also made a port of the project to the Spartan 3E starter kit.
There is a very nice Java client software that has also been getting some additional features as contributions. Also looks like the VHDL code for the FPGA has been re-structured in the recent versions making porting to different platforms easier.
Getting it running with my Spartan 3E starter kit was pretty simple thanks to the existing port for this board. This port comes only as source so it takes a little additional time to compile it to binaries so I'll provide the binary files here in case someone wishes to quickly test it on the Spartan 3E starter kit board.
You need to install the RXTX library if you don't have it already. rxtx-21-7-bins-r2.zip
FPGA bit file was made using ISE 9.2.02i and JAR package compiled using jdk1.6.0_02
Source package used to compile these binaries la-src-081-test-s3e.zip
You should check the project site for possible updates.
Next on the list would be making an input board for wider input voltage range.
Inclinometer / accelerometer module
July 16th, 2007Accelerometer module based on a VTI Technologies SCA3000 series 3-axis accelerometer. Mainly intended for inclinometer purposes but can be used for other accelerometer needs also. RS-232 and CAN interfaces and wide input voltage support. Accelerometer used in this module has +-2G range and also has a built in temperature sensor that can be used for calibration and temperature compensation.
It will be interesting to see how well this behaves, especially in environments with lots of vibration. Maybe a simple running average would work for filtering or then maybe FIR or IIR filters might offer some advantages.
There were couple bugs with this first PCB revision as it was the first time I have used the STR7 controller so I had connected the accelerometer chip select to the slave select pin of the STR7 just like in the first prototype tested with an AT91SAM7S evaluation board. But unlike AT91SAM7S it's not possible to use that pin as the chip select in master mode but instead it has to be tied high for master mode operation with STR7. But nothing that little cutting of traces and soldering couldn't fix.
Switching regulators
July 16th, 2007Some general purpose switching regulators that are often needed when prototyping systems with battery power for example. Input voltages from 4V to 35V are supported and the output can be configured from 1.2V to 35V. There is also a place for a transient voltage suppressor at the input.
A small 1A buck regulator with optional input capacitor:
PCB waiting for a higher current version:
Buck-boost regulator:
Joystick interface + joystick
July 15th, 2007Joystick interface module in testing with a Apem 9000 series joystick and spitting out joystick position updates to CAN bus.
Looking at the output values they don't seem to jump up and down more than 1 LSB so with a 12 bit ADC that gives a nice resolution for joystick use. So there probably won't be need for much filtering except to catch some random glitches there might be.
July 15th, 2007Finally got a PCB made for a USB JTAG adapter using FT2232 chip. This has been on the todo list for some years now.
This is a lite version without additional buffers so it should work with target voltages from about 2.8V to 5V. There is also a second PCB version with buffers that should be capable of supporting target voltages from 1.65V to 5V.
JTAG interface like this can be used with OpenOCD for example.


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Alcohol may ease the nerves that cause atrial fibrillation
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Doctors in the U.S. and Japan have devised a way to treat atrial fibrillation by adding a little alcohol to minimally invasive therapies that target a cluster of misbehaving nerves known to trigger arrhythmia. In the most recent Journal of the American College of Cardiology (online before print), the researchers say the new therapy may dull or stop the transmission of electrical impulses that cause atrial fibrillation.
Principal investigator Miguel Valderrábano, M.D., chief of cardiac electrophysiology at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, found that adding four or fewer injections of 98 percent ethanol to the catheter-aided radio wave ablation of nerve clusters near the vein of Marshall was enough to damage or kill the nerves. Doing so prevented the doctors from being able to artificially trigger atrial fibrillation using electricity. Electrical stimulation is used during atrial fibrillation procedures to determine whether ablations were successful.
"This is a therapy that targets cardiac nerves previously shown to be involved in atrial fibrillation," Valderrábano said. "Radiofrequency ablation carries risks of collateral damage to other structures and there are also risks associated with surgical approaches. We show that chemical ablation with alcohol can achieve elimination of abnormal nerve activity, introducing a catheter through a neck vein and doing all the work through it."
The addition of alcohol appeared to be far more effective at disrupting the nerves than the standard surgical therapy alone -- concentrated radio waves that cause tissues in a small area to burn and scar.
"The present study shows the addition of ethanol to the vein of Marshall could improve the effectiveness of standard therapies," Valderrábano said. "Next, we need to look at short and long term outcomes so we can know which therapy works better for patients."
Catheter ablation is an effective treatment for atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, but the fix is not always permanent. Many patients find their a-fib returns months or years after the first procedure, and many opt to undergo a second ablation operation. Valderrábano and others are investigating how procedures might be improved so they only need to be done once.
High frequency electrical stimulation was used to test the activity of nerve clusters and to verify that nerve activity could induce atrial fibrillation. Before treatment, stimulation induced a-fib in all patients. After alcohol injection in the vein of Marshall, electrical stimulation never induced atrial fibrillation.
The researchers examined blood alcohol concentration for those patients who received alcohol treatment, and found they could detect no alcohol. The highest dose was 4 milliliters (four 1-milliliter injections of 98 percent ethanol), and the average body contains more than 1,000 times that volume in blood. By comparison, a can of American beer contains 10-15 milliliters of ethanol.
The researchers also said there appeared to be no complications related to alcohol infusion or access to the vein of Marshall nerve cluster.
Cardiac arrhythmia is a general condition in which the heart does not beat correctly, and atrial fibrillation is the most common type. In a-fib, one or both of the heart's upper two chambers quiver in between beats. This disrupts blood flow and weakens the power with which the heart pumps oxygenated blood to all parts of the body. A rapid heart rate is a typical symptom. Other possible symptoms are heart palpitations, an inability to do sustained physical activity, chest pains, and edema. A-fib is uncommon in younger adults, but its prevalence increases with age. One in twelve people over 80 have a-fib. The average age of study volunteers in the JACC report was about 64.
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Houston Methodist press release
José L. Báez-Escudero, Takehiko Keida, Amish S. Dave, Kaoru Okishige, Miguel Valderrábano. Ethanol infusion in the vein of Marshall leads to parasympathetic denervation of the human left atrium: Implications for atrial fibrillation. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Published Online February 19 2014. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2014.01.032


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Well we are more than half way through this year's themes already! I have thrown the letters up in the air this time round and the mix will be that the themes and colours will not be the same letter for each challenge. I have also sorted out some new prizes too.
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
#85 Butterflies + S is for Silhouette and/or the colour Indigo
Well we are more than half way through this year's themes already! I have thrown the letters up in the air this time round and the mix will be that the themes and colours will not be the same letter for each challenge. I have also sorted out some new prizes too.
20 comments:
- brenda said...
After weeks of being MIA (so sorry), I just happened to see the new challenge pop up on my dashboard, then your lovely inspiration and knew I had the perfect card.
B x - September 06, 2017 9:13 am
- Sue's Crafty Corner said...
Beautiful inspiration cards from you both.
Sue xx - September 06, 2017 2:14 pm
- Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...
Welcome to Radhika, such fabulous creation for inspiring us!
Brilliant idea using digital silhouettes, Mrs.A! They are just perfect to make quick cards and yours are adorable! - September 06, 2017 2:24 pm
- Radhika said...
Thank you :)
- September 06, 2017 4:07 pm
- Radhika said...
Thank you :)
- September 06, 2017 4:07 pm
- Jenny L said...
Hi Mrs A & Radhika,
congrats to Radika on her GD spot, and her card is so very wonderful and brilliantly designed.
Mrs A your cards are wonderful also and such great designs too.
Thank you for another super challenge.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L. - September 08, 2017 12:56 pm
- scrappymo! said...
Your cards are so pretty as is Radhika's. Love her pretty background indigo floral paper.
I like the theme this time and have made up a card to enter and have already written my post. Will take my photo and enter it with you tomorrow. - September 10, 2017 5:57 am
- Aquarius said...
Great inspiration as always - I've come up with an idea and covered the challenge this time
- September 10, 2017 8:46 am
- Jane Willis said...
Gorgeous inspiration and the gallery is looking beautiful with all those cool fresh blues
Jane - September 10, 2017 3:34 pm
- Sandy said...
This is a gorgeous gallery full of my favorite color.
- September 10, 2017 9:09 pm
- scrappymo! said...
Back again for a quick hello and to finally link up my card! Hope to be back more often as I love this challenge!
- September 11, 2017 7:53 am
- Dorothy S said...
Thanks for a fun challenge and great inspiration.
- September 13, 2017 5:30 pm
- Karen P said...
Beautiful inspirations ladies and a fun challenge, thank you for both! Karen x
- September 16, 2017 11:16 pm
- Unknown said...
Thank u :)
- September 18, 2017 2:30 pm
- Janis said...
Such beautiful cards!!! There is something abt the simplicity of silhouettes that is so charming. Thank you for this lovely challenge!!
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com - September 20, 2017 5:05 am
- Preeti D. (aka Dutt Preety) said...
thanks for the beautiful inspiration :)
- September 23, 2017 10:55 pm
- Grudniowe Handmade said...
Great inspiration :)
- September 25, 2017 7:28 pm
- Di said...
Wonderful cards for inspiration. And I managed to come and play, woo hoo. Just playing for fun!
Di xx - September 26, 2017 8:51 am
- AlisonC said...
What elegant cards, Indigo is a great colour and really stands out. x
- September 26, 2017 9:03 am
- Tina Z. said...
great challenge and I love both - the indigo colour and the silhouettes. your inspirations are stunning!


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The new MH12 six-axis robot from Yaskawa Motoman (motoman.com) provides superior performance in assembly, dispensing, material handling, machine tending and packaging applications. It features a new curved upper arm that enhances its reach and allows a wider range of applications. This patented double yoke design also offers additional strength if the robot crashes due to a programming error.
Thru-arm cable routing provides longer cable life and reduces the risks of snagging or interference. A large 50 mm thru-hole in the upper arm provides ample space to minimize wear and maximize cable life. Because the end effector cabling is frequently the highest maintenance item on a robot, this can increase the reliability of installations.
This model has a 1,440 mm (56.7") reach and a large work envelope that extends behind the robot, permitting space for robot tool storage or maintenance. The MH12 robot features an increased 12 kg (26.5 lb) payload, and higher moment and inertia ratings over previous "payload class" models, enabling it to carry larger and heavier payloads. It has brakes on all axes and can be floor- or wall-mounted for layout flexibility.
The MH12 has a small interference radius that allows the robot to be placed close to other equipment, decreasing floor space requirements. A mounting surface is provided on the back of the upper arm for junction boxes or pneumatics. Mounting in this area provides a lower profile to the robot and avoids interferences within the cell.
Exceptionally fast axis speeds, acceleration and deceleration reduce cycle times and increase production output. The MH12 is the fastest robot in its class due to Sigma-5 motors and ARM (Advanced Robot Motion).
The standard MH12 has an IP67-rated wrist and an IP54 body. A variety of optional features are available. MH12 robots are compatible with the new DX200 controller.
The DX200 controller features patented multiple robot control technology to easily handle multiple tasks and control up to eight robots (72 axes). The DX200 has been designed to improve process capability, reduce energy usage, and improve maintainability and safety. An enhanced Functional Safety Unit (FSU) provides control-reliable zone and tool position monitoring, standstill monitoring and speed limiting. This can reduce costs for safeguarding hardware, and it provides new capabilities such as collaborative tasks. It is compliant to ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 and other relevant ISO and CSA safety standards.


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