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Planted aquariums with hardy, fast-growing plants, high aeration, and water movement provide a healthy environment. Rocks and driftwood help to accent a natural habitat and provide hiding spaces to reduce the stress for the Gold Royal Plecostomus. A recommended minimum tank of 125 gallons should be provided to house this fish.
The Gold Royal Plecostomus has not been bred in an aquarium and little is known about their breeding habits.
Feeding the Gold Royal Plecostomus is not difficult since it is not a picky eater, although plenty of driftwood should be housed in the aquarium with this fish. The biological matter such as detritus and algae that forms on and inside of the wood itself is a major part of its diet. Supplementing their diet with other foods that sink to the bottom of the aquarium such as a high quality flake food, sinking carnivore pellets, sinking algae wafers, freeze-dried bloodworms, and tubifex are all ideal foods.
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All the lead parts on these tracks were recorded live and unedited in one audio track. Sometimes the chorus parts are composed forth and the other parts are improvisations. You can see some of these songs on video too, under the "videos" menu! I hope you enjoy the tracks, they are all in different mood, and style so don't wait - check out!

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Find out more about your specialist wedding caterer in Brussels! We share details of the restaurant's latest events here. We also post our culinary creations on this page. Follow Jaffa's news to get sneak previews of our reworked dishes and catering menu.
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Be one of only ten people in the entire world with a limited edition white CHRC engraved Stanley thermos, pretty cool, we know.
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Urine is not just a waste product but a diagnostic tool that helps us to identify the inner conditions of the body which the eye can't actually see. Most times the colour, density and smell of our urine can help identify the state of your body. For instance, urine color can give us clues concerning our health habits, diet and serious conditions. There is a likelihood that the more dehydrated you are, the more concentrated the urine becomes and the darker the color gets. Other areas where you might need to be wary is when you are feeling a burning sensation when you need to urinate.
Now have you ever laughed so hard that you felt a drip of pee? Thats pretty normal but if you observe urine incontinence or leakage, then you might need a check.
A healthy person's urine normally is a volume of 800 to 2000 milliliters per day as against a normal fluid intake of about 2 liters per day. Well, anytime your urine is not a light yellow or straw yellow color, it can be considered an abnormal urine colour. Abnormality not in the sense of danger because these changes in urine colour can be as a result of food intake, drug intake or health issues.
These are not proper diagnostic testing but can give you a clue on the possible cause and even lead you to take corrective measures where necessary;
Help! Dark colours!
You don't need to panic. Your pee is likely to be a darker shade of yellow in the morning on waking up due to the fact that you may not have had enough water the previous day. It is a sign of dehydration, you should opt to drink more fluid most especially water as long term dehydration is certainly not good for your kidneys.
Blood in the urine / Reddish Urine
This could be as a result of urinary tract infection or a strenuous exercise that could traumatise the bladder. It is important to see a doctor concerning this.
Light Colour
It is as clear as the colour of your pee that you have nothing to worry about. The colour is a light shade of yellow because you are drinking enough water therefore helping your kidneys perform their filtration function effectively without stress. You deserve some accolades!


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East Vancouver homes for sale are full of character and style. Find your next investment in East Vancouver real estate using this property search!
East Vancouver is bound by Ontario St. to the west, Boundary Road to the east, Fraser River to the south and Burrard Inlet to the north. East Vancouver is traditionally regarded as a more affordable option compared to Vancouver West, but housing prices now rival Vancouver West's due to the increase in property developments.
East Vancouver: Vancouver's Next "Hip" Hangout
Living in East Vancouver means living in one of the 'coolest' neighbourhoods in the Lower Mainland. The vibrant culture of East Vancouver is made up of eclectic restaurants, independent retail stores, up-and-coming breweries, and live music venues.
Health and recreation are incredibly important to residents of East Vancouver and there is certainly no shortage of options in this area! From yoga studios to boxing rings to spin classes, there is definitely something for everyone! The area has over 10 community centres taking care of the wellness and recreational needs of the entire family.
Tina Lieu, Vancouver East Real Estate Expert
Start your search for East Vancouver homes for sale with the property search on this page! The listings are updated from MLS® to show you current information. Search filters are also included such as "Property Type" and "Price Range" to help narrow down your search results. Once you have found a property that suits your needs, Tina can help you arrange in-person viewings!
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Modern masonry buildings don't have the same features as the traditional masonry structure. We should learn to preserve and maintain our historic building. It's quite rare to see large all real stone buildings being built anymore. This might be because of the pricey nature of real stone as well the amount of labor involved in the buildup process. Masonry restoration Greenwood Village CO doesn't have to be expensive. There are lots of companies in Greenwood Village CO that can deliver outstanding service according to your budget.
If you have an old masonry building that needs a facelift, there are many steps to take to fix it. It's hard to see traditional masonry buildings made of real stone and antique brick. If you are one of the lucky few in possession of such historical building, then you need experts in masonry restoration Greenwood Village Co to preserve it through maintenance service.
What's Involved in the Restoration Process
If you are considering a DIY approach, there are steps to take. You need a soft acid wash and a pressure washer to give the surface a thorough clean. Only add the recommended quantity of acid to your solutions. Too much acidic content can cause damage to the stone. Remove dirt or any residue from the surface using a firm bristle brush. One of the best tools for this task is the pressure washer. If you're skilled at operating and handling a pressure washer, then you should use it. Apply caution during application to avoid causing damage to the surface.
The next step is tuckpointing. This should be done on the entire surface. Don't just focus on one part of the wall. Otherwise, you will see a big difference between both the patched area and the untouched part. Grinding out the entire surface area ensure a quality job.
If you find any broken or missing masonry units while tuckpointing, do well to replace them. Don't leave unit replacement for later so as not to undermine the quality of your job. Fixing it immediately ensure the mortar colors stay consistent with the surrounding mortar joints. You will know that a masonry unit needs replacement when it's either cracked or broken. Don't throw caution into the wind when working on caps of masonry walls. If not properly fixed, it will result in water damage, which eventually leads to deterioration. A broken cap will make your wall vulnerable to the elements.
While a DIY approach will save you additional expenses, hiring an expert in masonry restoration Greenwood Village CO offers a wide range of benefit. They have all the required tools, resources and manpower to deliver quality job. Save your time the stress and effort by hiring a professional in the business.
If you have a structure that needs masonry restoration Greenwood Village CO, don't hesitate. Fix it immediately. The longer you wait, the more damage incurred and it will cost you a lot more in the future. Contact a professional already.


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I build web applications at Function of X in London. I don't feel tied to a single technology stack and have experience with the following languages:
JavaScript Ruby Lua Java Python Clojure C
In my spare time i'm always trying to learn something new. Right now i'm researching:
Artificial Intelligence Algorithms and Data Structures Rust Healthcare Functional Programming Elixir Go
It's an exciting time to be involved in technology. I'd love to hear what you are working on and help in any way I can.


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About Italian Florence
Is There Such a Thing as Perfection?
Is there really such a thing as perfection when it comes to creativity?
This was a question I was asked in an interview by 99U Adobe Magazine for an online article on the art of creation and how we as creatives strive for perfection.
You can read the full article here at 99U.Adobe.com which also includes interviews with other photographers on this subject. Continue reading.
Italian Libraries – Biblioteche
Without doubt one of the most interesting photo assignments I've shot while in Italy – the hidden treasures to discover in Italy's exsquisite libraries.
The highlight no doubt for me was photographing Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, original edition published in 1472 at the beautiful Biblioteca Angelica in Rome.
You can read the full article in the New York Times here and view more photos in my Italy Image Archive.


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Designer, Model & Actress
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Designer, Model & Actress
How can we define Paige in few words?
Well, it seems impossible. Paige doesn't have the time for a single job, a single town, a single style or a single battle. So where should we start? Ok, she is living in L.A - but never more than few days... and she is an actress, an activist but also a designer and of course a model.
She has probably the funniest / most inspiring / coolest instagram account on earth @myfriendpaige
And...well, she is too fast for us. The only think that we can do it to buy one of her amazing bags and listen her playlist.
Good luck
Where are you from?
Knoxville, Tennessee
Where do you live now?
Los Angeles, CA
How can you explain your job to your mother?
I'm one of those annoying millennial career jugglers. Actor/model/designer?
What is your favorite book to quote during a date?
Eh, I'm usually just referencing Louie CK bits and Curb your Enthusiasm episodes.
When / where do you feel the most creative?
It's hard to say but possibly when I'm hungover or on Ambien
What is usually your favorite month?
I live in LA so they're all pretty much the same in my book.
Which song do you ask to the DJ when you are drunk?
Billy Idol - Eyes Without a Face
What is the oldest object that you have?
Oh Jesus, I don't know.
When you pretend to be busy, what do you really do?
Edit my weird comedy videos in my bed
What was your last surprise?
My friends threw me a Paige themed surprise party for my birthday and all dressed up like me.
What's your mood on Sundays?
On Sundays I volunteer as an abortion clinic escort with the pro-choice organization LA for choice so I'm a nice mixture of empowered and angry.
Which object makes you nostalgic?
The Pete and Pete theme song by Polaris really takes me back.
If you have to spend 1 month somewhere alone where do you go?
Adult Space Camp
What was the last thing that make you laugh on the internet?
David Spade hates Coachella (http://bit.ly/2upS7Kz)
What are you most excited about right now?
I just finished filming a tv show called Relationship Status and I'm really excited for that to come out this fall. I also just finished shooting my first short that I wrote and star in with my buddy Max Baumgarten and that's coming out this month and I'm really proud of it. And I'm starting a very esoteric temporary tattoo company that will hopefully be off the ground in the next few months!
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RECAP article has been accepted for the joint publication "The Ever Growing Uses of Copernicus Across Europe's Regions" in the frame of the Copernicus4Regions initiative by the European Commission, the European Space Agency and the Network of European Regions Using Space Technologies (NEREUS).
The publication aims to present different cases highlighting how local and regional authorities across Europe benefitting and innovating by using Copernicus, the European Union's Earth Observation Programme, within different sectors of activity. The RECAP article prepared by partners INTIA, NOA and CREVIS, focuses on the region of Navarra (Spain) one of the 5 pilot cases, and provides an overview of the automated satellite-based Earth Observation services developed to support the monitoring of farmers' compliance to Common Agriculture Policy obligations.
The publication will be launched on the 22nd of November 2018 at the European Parliament in Brussels followed by a debate and a festive get-together with public authorities representatives, decision-makers, politicians and other stakeholders.
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Time to Modernize the Mainframe
Develop mobile, web, and social media applications that utilize legacy data for business innovation
Innovation is one of the strongest advantages any business can strive to achieve in today's competitive landscape. Adapting to new realities as the competitive landscape evolves is a key element of innovation. As consumerization continues to drive increased demand for information and services on mobile platforms, one way organizations can adapt is by tapping into mainframe assets and creating innovative, advanced applications and services that require minimal time and effort.
A majority of leading-edge organizations support their information infrastructure using mainframe enterprise systems such as the IBM® Information Management System (IMS™) database management system built on IBM System z® servers. These companies rely heavily on a robust mainframe infrastructure to handle the vast volume of data and back-office processes required to operate the business.
As a result, any thoughts of modernizing the mainframe—quite often the nerve center of the business—can raise concerns that an implementation may be lengthy and costly, and can risk losing essential data or compromising its integrity. Yet across the globe, increased consumerization and the explosive growth of mobile devices—smartphones, tablets, and laptops—are driving demand for information and self-service applications that can be accessed anytime, anywhere on mobile platforms.
The good news is that advanced IT tools and technologies now enable organizations to leverage mainframe data for creating and deploying advanced applications and services on mobile, cloud computing, web, and social media platforms. And this development can be accomplished relatively quickly and without any risk to the mainframe architecture or data.
Phenomenal growth
Mobile devices may turn out to be the most significant and disruptive technology shift organizations have faced since the dawn of the Internet. IDC Predictions 2012 stated that mobile devices will outship PCs by more than two to one and will generate more revenue than PCs for the first time.1 As a result, a significant number of organizations intend to enhance mobile capability within their organizations, and in doing so they hope to enhance their standing in their industries by adopting innovative mobility solutions. In addition, e-commerce alone has become a trillion-dollar business. Business-to-consumer (B2C) sales grew 21.1 percent in 2012 to top USD1 trillion for the first time, according to a new global estimate by eMarketer.2
These developments provide powerful evidence that mobile technology is more than a fad; it is a reality in the world of on-demand computing. People and organizations around the world now routinely expect to be able to access information and transact business anytime and in any location from the computing platform of their choosing.
Enhanced delivery
The rapid evolution of mobile, web, cloud-based, and social media applications has opened up new possibilities for organizations to meet consumer expectations, empower workforces, and collaborate with partners and suppliers. Many firms that have deployed mobile and web applications are in a position to see that these innovations can help reduce overall costs and expand their market reach.
Banks and financial services organizations, for example, were among the first to adopt mobile computing. Using online applications, account holders can now pay bills, trade stocks, check account status, deposit checks, and perform other secure transactions right from their smartphones, laptops, and PCs. Other types of organizations that have launched innovative mobile, web, and social media applications are insurance firms, retailers, manufacturers, colleges and universities, and state and local government agencies. None of these applications in these types of industries would be possible without access to the data and analytics residing on the mainframe.
Accelerating the integration of mainframe-based assets and creating on-demand applications that help reduce administrative costs—while helping improve operational efficiency, business intelligence (BI), and customer service—is relatively simple and cost-effective when implementing today's advanced tools and software. Using the right toolset, these applications can be generated quickly and easily, with no need to write code and absolutely no risk to mainframe operations or legacy data.
No time like the present
The time is ripe for mainframe-based enterprises to modernize for today's business practices. People want to conduct business in their own way. Operations no longer exist in strictly a nine-to-five world, and in the new era of mobility, self-service is a key provision.
Companies that are still struggling with unwieldy processes left over from the client/server computing era may find that modernization strategies enable them to replace nightly refresh cycles with instant updates and replication across platforms in real time. These strategies also help organizations enhance internal processes and competitive positioning. Companies that ignore the demand for self-service and real-time transactions may inevitably stagnate as more innovative competitors gain market share.
In searching for a technology partner for mainframe modernization, seeking out a vendor that is deeply knowledgeable about specific mainframe system and modernization technologies is important. The appropriate partner helps an organization decide whether to modernize in place, migrate, and modernize or utilize unique hybrid approaches. No one solution fits all organizations, but the right solution helps reduce risk and take applications to the next level of services and business delivery.
Please share any thoughts or questions about this topic in the comments.
1 IDC Predictions 2012: Competing for 2020, IDC Top 10 Predictions, IDC #231720, Volume 1, December 2011.
2 "Ecommerce sales topped $1 trillion for first time in 2012," eMarketer Inc., February 2013.


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If you are currently pregnant with a child diagnosed with HLHS, how many weeks along are you?
How old is the HLHS patient?
Your Mayo Clinic number is a 7, 8 or 9-digit number we assign to you as a new patient prior to your first visit. You can find it near the top of a range of documents, including pre-visit questionnaires, clinical notes, care summaries, and correspondence.
If you do have Mayo paperwork handy, it's often quickest simply to look for it there. Scroll down to see some examples of how the number shows up:


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Thailand's Bhumjaithai party vows not to contest in future election if marijuana policy fails
BANGKOK- Thailand's Bhumjaithai party has vowed not to contest in a future election if its marijuana policy fails to work.
Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul reassured on Wednesday that his party will manage to legalize marijuana for medical purposes in the time of the forthcoming government.
If the party fails to do so, it will not contest in the next election of MPs, he said.
In the run up to the March election, Anutin openly campaigned for the legalization of marijuana to the extent that the voluntary growing of six marijuana trees be allowed per household nationwide for medical purposes.
Anutin insisted that marijuana should no longer be considered as an illegal drug and that it should be used freely as a medicinal plant.
He dismissed allegations that he had pushed for the growing and use of marijuana for recreational reasons.
Source: Ghana News Agency


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Created by the Brothers of Bushcraft—a coalition of men across North America focused on sharing wilderness skills—this burly full-tang fixed blade is well suited to a wide range of outdoor tasks. And that's not just because of its utilitarian drop-point blade or its grippy linen micarta handle, either. In fact, the knife has a host of other features that set it apart. Starting with the pommel is a scraper for ferrocerium rods to help you start a fire. (Three rods are included in the tubular pocket on the sheath.) Moving on, it's got designated dimples in the handle that can be used as a socket for the fire bow drill method if you prefer that. Also included is a survival whistle to signal for help in an emergency, and a Kydex sheath for carry.
Note: At checkout, you'll have your choice between 1095 carbon steel and 154CM stainless steel (+ $35). Multiple handle colors and blade finishes are available for each option. Due to the sensitive nature of shipping knives internationally, we can only ship this knife to select countries. It is the responsibility of the buyer to know and comply with all importation regulations and local laws. Click here for additional information.
Two different steels are offered on this drop: 1095 and 154CM. 1095 carbon steel is known for its toughness and ease of sharpening, making it a good option for outdoorsmen. 154CM stainless steel is more corrosion resistant and harder, allowing it to maintain its edge longer, requiring less frequent sharpening. The blade is a whopping 5 millimeters thick, so it will have no trouble standing up to heavy duty jobs. As for the blade's grind, it features a Scandinavian Grind, which is effective for carving, skinning, and general woodwork. The jimped thumb ridge helps achieve more control for precision tasks.
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Estimated ship date is May 23, 2019 PT.
After this product run ends, payment will be collected and orders will be submitted to the vendor up front, making all orders final. Check the discussion for updates on your order.


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The NIH has a Feb. 19 deadline for replies to a request for suggested priority areas in the social sciences and behavioral research. Given that the current NIH funding stream for health literacy has concluded on Jan. 26, I would suggest this is one opportunity to impress upon NIH the importance of continuing the funding for health literacy research and interventions.
In their words … "the NIH Basic Behavioral and Social Science Opportunity Network (OppNet) is seeking input from the scientific community, health professionals, patient advocates, and the general public about current and emerging priorities in basic behavioral and social sciences research
(b-BSSR) that offer the greatest potential for improving the Nation¹s health and well-being. This input will inform the OppNet strategic planning process and help OppNet meet its mission of pursuing opportunities for strengthening b-BSSR at the NIH while innovating beyond existing investments."
You can reply to this request for input at http://bbssrresponse.com/
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The payments industry currently has several significant pain points, including high transaction fees, chargebacks, and cross-border payments. Blockchain has the potential to resolve all these issues, and in doing so, it could disrupt the payments industry.
High transaction fees
When consumers pay for purchases using credit cards, the transaction must pass through several providers before the merchant receives any funds. These include the merchant's financial institution, the payment gateway, the credit card company, and the financial institution that issued the card. All these providers charge a fee for their services, and they can add up to as much as 3.5% of the total purchase.[1] That cost is borne entirely by merchants. In contrast, transactions processed using blockchain would involve no middlemen, and as a result, transaction fees could be as low as 0.1%.
Chargebacks exist primarily as a form of consumer protection. If a customer fails to receive goods they have purchased, or if they don't recognize a charge on their credit card statement, they can file a dispute. As the chargeback is processed by the various providers involved in the initial transaction, fees are once again incurred, and these are generally passed on to the merchant. In addition to these processing fees, there are also significant fees associated with the chargeback itself, and again, unless the chargeback is determined to be fraudulent, the merchant is liable for these fees. Chargeback fraud is a significant issue, however: it's estimated that more than half of all chargebacks are either "friendly" fraud (a customer mistakenly requests a chargeback) or deliberate fraud.[2] But because blockchain transactions are processed directly between the consumer and the merchant, the opportunities for fraud are reduced. Consumers authorize a payment, and smart contracts allow the merchant to receive that exact payment only when the consumer receives their product or service. In addition, because transactions are indelibly recorded, both parties can more easily track down transaction information, and fraudulent chargebacks can be reduced.
Cross-border payments
At present, cross-border payments have average fees of 7.5%. Even a small reduction in fees associated with these transactions would save billions of dollars annually. Many straightforward transactions can take hours to process, and blockchain would generate savings in time as well.
Other benefits
Blockchain offers reliable and verifiable transaction records, available to both parties. And because identity records can be accessed quickly, blockchain can help financial institutions streamline their AML and KYC processes.[3] Blockchain also offers scope to extend payments services into new markets, such as payments on social media platforms, or to extend banking to communities that are underserved by the current financial services industry.
Use cases in development
The major credit card companies are all developing blockchain solutions in the payments sphere. Here are some of the highlights of what's in development:
With the number of merchants accepting Bitcoin as payment growing steadily – the list now includes major players such as Expedia and Microsoft[9] – it's clear that the blockchain technology that supports the cryptocurrency is rapidly moving into the mainstream. Blockchain payments solutions are a natural next step, and both merchants and consumers will benefit from increased convenience and lower fees.
[1] https://hackernoon.com/blockchain-for-disrupting-card-payments-dff87840313c
[2] https://chargeback.com/what-is-a-chargeback/
[3] https://www.coindesk.com/setl-metro-bank-deloitte-blockchain-credit-card
[4] https://cointelegraph.com/news/mastercard-files-patent-for-blockchain-system-to-secure-card-payments
[5] https://hacked.com/crypto-credit-card-mastercard-wins-blockchain-payments-patent/
[6] https://thirtyk.com/2018/07/23/credit-patent-blockchain/
[7] http://fortune.com/2017/11/16/amex-payments-ripple-blockchain/
[8] https://www.coindesk.com/american-express-eyes-blockchain-customer-rewards-systems
[9] https://www.lifewire.com/big-sites-that-accept-bitcoin-payments-3485965


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~ PlayStation VR - Prototype Specifications ~
230 developers and publishers are working with over 160 titles related to the virtual reality
In a press release from Sony is now announced that PlayStation VR (PS VR) launched in Europe, North America and Asia, in October 2016. More than 230 developers and publishers working with PS VR titles, ranging from small indie developers to large publishers 2K Games, Electronic Arts Inc and Ubisoft.
Number of titles to Playstation VR has passed 160, and over 50 of the games will be released before year end. This includes games like Eagle Flight from Ubisoft, and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood from SCE Worldwide Studios, in addition to a brand new Star Wars Battlefront experience DICE and Lucasfilm only to PS VR.
The Playroom VR from SCE Worldwide Studios will also be available to all PS VR owners at launch for free. The system will also include a cinema mode, where you - at a distance of 2.5 meters - can view a virtual screen up to 225 inches (5 meters in width), while using headsets.
PS4 games and videos, in addition to the PS4 features like Share Play and Live from PlayStation can be used in movie mode. 360-degree photos and video will also be a feature that will give you the opportunity to experience surroundings, as if you were physically present in photos and videos.
- PS VR titles will be showcased around the world at various events until the launch, in addition to the system's portfolio expands.
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- Product Name: PlayStation®VR
- Product Code: CUH-ZR1 series
- Release Month: October 2016
- External dimensions: VR headset: Ca. 187 × 185 × 277 mm (width × height × length, excluding largest projection, headgear in the shortest possible length)
- Processor Unit: Ca. 143 × 36 × 143 mm (width × height × length, excluding largest projection
- Lots: VR headset: Ca. 610g (excluding cable)
- Processor Unit: Ca. 365g
- Display method: OLED
- Included: VR headset × 1
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- Connection cable for VR headset × 1
- HDMI cable × 1
- USB cable × 1
- Stereo headphones × 1 (with a complete set of earpiece)
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- Panel resolution: 1920 × RGB × 1080 (960 × RGB × 1080 per eye)
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- Viewport: Approximately 100 degrees
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Lindesay Harness's Journal article is immensely interesting to me for its description of the challenges presented to an artist due to the biological structure of the eye. Her article helped me to understand more fully what I was up against when trying to "see" in order to produce the best kind of art (in my opinion) which is the Boston Style of painting. My study in Ingbretson Studios has impressed upon me that learning to make beautiful art is, in a large part, learning to see. In her article Harkness writes, "The fundamental design of the human visual system causes great confusion to the artist attempting to render accurately from nature (Harkness, Lindesay, "Values: When Seeing Isn't Necessarily Believing," Classical Realism Journal 2.1 (1995) 10-17). Along with some great visuals, she explains that when an image falls on the back of the eye, the retina, nerve receptors wired to the brain pick up the image as it falls on a mosaic of rod and cone structures. The mosaic becomes increasingly more crude in detailed information as it moves from the center back of the eye where both rods and cones are located, (the foveal receptors) to the surrounding areas where only rods are found (peripheral receptors).
In Tobii Technology's Blog, an article about the function of the eye explains: "The retina is a light sensitive structure inside of the eye responsible for transforming light into signals, which are later converted into an image by the visual cortex in the brain. The fovea is a section of the retina that contains a high density of both kinds of light receptor cells found in the eye, i.e. Cone and Rod cells. Rod cells, which are mostly located in the outer retina, have low spatial resolution, support vision in low light conditions, do not discriminate colors, are sensitive to object movement and are responsible for the peripheral vision. Cone cells, which are densely packed within the central visual field, function best in bright light, process acute images and discriminate colors. ("An Introduction to Eye Tracking: Part 1-How does the eye work?" 2010, Tobii Technology's Blog 2.12.2010, <http://tobii.posterous.com/an-introduction-to-eye-tracking-part-1-how-do>.).
I have learned that it is important for an artist interested in more accurately depicting nature to be aware of the strategies needed to work around the natural functioning of the eyeball. When giving in to the natural tendency to "look in" directly using his most sensitive nerve-wired foveal receptors, the abundance of information confounds the observance of the unity of values and colors. Therefore viewing the subject with a less direct gaze helps the artist see and paint a better whole, unified impression of his subject. This awareness will help the artist see one consistent set of value calibrations instead of giving into the eye's tendency to recalibrate the value settings each time he looks directly at an area of the subject being painted with his most piercing, nerve sensitive, direct sight----using the eye's foveal receptors. By learning to "defocus," "get the big picture," "half-closing his eyes," and "looking at the whole picture simultaneously," among other strategies, the artist can get a better idea of the value and color relationships he is trying to convey in his artwork. ----until next time, Sandra Galda


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Little Brown Winter Stoneflies - Adults (Egg Layers)
The Little Brown Adult Stoneflies are fairly obvious along the banks of the
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they will be depositing their eggs that particular day. As I have previously said,
the adults can live a relatively long time after they hatch prior to depositing their
Some of the species do deposit their eggs in the daytime and others deposit
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would deposit their eggs just by looking at an adult. Like I said, it is not easy to
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You should fish imitations of the adults only when you observe the stoneflies
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Selected monographs and articles published in recent years in english
The outcome of the research is published in Polish (see Publications) and also in English. Selected papers in English published by our academic staff in recent years (2013-2017):
- Jacek Czaputowicz, Anna Wojciuk, "International Relations in Poland. 25 Years After the Transition to Democracy", Palgrave Macmillan 2017.
- Grażyna Michałowska, Hanna Schreiber, Culture(s) in International Relations, Wydawnictwo Peter Lang Verlag, New York 2017.
- Agnieszka Bieńczyk-Missala, Civilians in Contemporary Armed Conflicts: Rafał Lemkin's Heritage, Routledge
- Agnieszka Bieńczyk-Missala, [w:] Last Lectures on the Prevention and Intervention of Genocide pod red. Samuela Tottena, Routledge 2017.
- Karina Marczuk (red.), Reconciliation – Partnership – Security: Cooperation between Poland and Germany 1991-2016, Nomos 2016.
- Maria Pasztor, Dariusz Jarosz, Polish-French Relations 1944-1989, Peter Lang gmbH 2015
- Dorota Heidrich, Klaus Bachmann (red.), The Legacy of Crimes and Crises. Transitional Justice, Domestic Change and the Role of the International Community, Peter Lang gmbH 2016. Autorkami rozdziałów zawartych w książce są m. in. Agnieszka Bieńczyk – Missala, Patrycja Grzebyk oraz współredaktorka publikacji – Dorota Heidrich.
- Patrycja Grzebyk, Marek Madej, [w:] Legitimacy and Drones. Investigating the Legality, Morality and Efficacy of UCAV pod red. Stevena Bareli, Ashgate Publishing 2015
- Jakub Zajączkowski, Marcin Florian Gawrycki, Agnieszka Bógdał-Brzezińska (red.), Re-visions and Re-Orientations: Non-European Thought in the International Relations Studies, Bloomsbury, New Delhi, London, New York, Sydney 2014;
- Jakub Zajączkowski, Siegfried O. Wolf, EU-Pakistan Relations: European Perspectives at the Turn of Twenty-First Century, (w) Siegfried O. Wolf, Paulo Casaca, Anne J. Flanagan, Catia Rodrigues (red.), The Merits of Regional Cooperation, Springer, New York, London, Heidelberg 2014;
- Karina Jędrzejowska, India and the Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis, (w) Rajendra K. Jain (red.), India and the European Union in a Changing World, AAKAR 2014;
- Karina Jędrzejowska, Economic Transition in Poland and India: Not So Different Story?, (w:) Vijay Sakhuja, Dinoj K. Upadhyay (red.),India-Poland Relations in the 21st Century, ICWA, PISM, New Delhi, 2014.
- Jakub Zajączkowski (red.), India in Contemporary World: Polity, Economy and International Relations, Routledge 2014
- Patrycja Grzebyk, Criminal Responsibility for the Crime of Aggression, Routledge Research in International Law 2013


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Europe is Killing Itself…"sleepwalking into disaster" | Pat Condell
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Honor killings surge in Angela Merkel's Germany | Soeren Kern
" In Berlin, a 32-year-old Bosnian, Edin A., murdered his former girlfriend, a 35-year-old German woman named Michelle E., after she ended their abusive relationship. He also abducted and tortured her 12-year-old son, who was forced to watch his mother's murder.
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Saudi man uses long rod to control and 'herd' young Muslim women at school | Paul Joseph Watson (Video)
According to a Saudi feminist who posted the video on Twitter, it shows a high school guard fulfilling his duties, which include making sure the students are always fully covered and ensuring "women are caged until their guardians or drivers come". Continue reading
100 % of French women 'victims of sexual harassment on public transport' – 'conditioned to accept low-level abuse'
Often "invisible" because unreported, these physical and verbal attacks limit "the freedom of women, because they are often obligated to alter their daily lives: changing their routes, modes of transportation, schedules, attitudes and clothing in order to avoid confrontation," wrote the report.
The result was to "exclude women from the public arena", it said.
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American woman in Paris describes frequent sexual harassment, assault | Tim Pool (Video)
They're policing you morally…They're telling you to cover up. They're following you. They're grabbing your ass."
"I don't feel, I don't feel as safe… — An American woman in Paris
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Muslim immigrant from Yemen butchered wife, gouged out her eye, severed her fingers — treated kids to pastries after dumping mom's mutilated body
"Police visited the family's home in early July for a "welfare check" and finding the three children badly injured, arrested the father… The children had injuries including bad bruising. One had burnt feet, which witnesses told police was the result of the accused submerging her feet in very hot water." Why was this man ever allowed … Continue reading


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ثُمَّ لۡیَقۡضُوۡا تَفَثَہُمۡ وَ لۡیُوۡفُوۡا نُذُوۡرَہُمۡ وَ لۡیَطَّوَّفُوۡا بِالۡبَیۡتِ الۡعَتِیۡقِ ﴿۳۰﴾
1948. Al-Baitul-'Atiq means, free, excellent and very old House (Lane). The epithet 'free' implies a prophecy that no hostile power will ever be able to conquer it. It shall always remain free. The epithet, 'excellent' signifies that the Ka'bah shall always occupy a position of honour in the world. The fact that the Ka'bah is a very ancient house of worship in the world finds corroboration in another verse of the Qur'an (3:97). It was in existence long before Abraham brought his wife Hagar and his son Ishmael to settle in the barren, bleak and arid valley of Mecca (14:38). Noah is believed by some to have performed the circuit of the Ka'bah (Tabari as quoted by Enc. of Islam). Historians of established repute and authority, including even some very hostile critics of Islam, have admitted that the Ka'bah had been held sacred from time immemorial. Diodorus Siculus writing about the region now known as the Hijaz says: 'There is in this country a temple greatly revered by all the Arabs to which the neighbouring peoples throng from all sides.' 'These words,' says Sir William Muir, 'must refer to the Holy House of Mecca, for we know of no other whichever commanded the universal homage of Arabia… Tradition represents the Ka'bah as from time immemorial the scene of pilgrimage from all quarters of Arabia… so extensive an homage must have had its beginning in an extremely remote age' (Muir, p. ciii). It seems that the Ka'bah was first built by Adam and, after it was washed away by the great Deluge in the time of Noah, was later rebuilt by Abraham, assisted by his son, Ishmael. (close)
ذٰلِکَ ٭ وَ مَنۡ یُّعَظِّمۡ حُرُمٰتِ اللّٰہِ فَہُوَ خَیۡرٌ لَّہٗ عِنۡدَ رَبِّہٖ ؕ وَ اُحِلَّتۡ لَکُمُ الۡاَنۡعَامُ اِلَّا مَا یُتۡلٰی عَلَیۡکُمۡ فَاجۡتَنِبُوا الرِّجۡسَ مِنَ الۡاَوۡثَانِ وَ اجۡتَنِبُوۡا قَوۡلَ الزُّوۡرِ ﴿ۙ۳۱﴾
a. 5:3. (close)
b. 5:2; 6:146. (close)
حُنَفَآءَ لِلّٰہِ غَیۡرَ مُشۡرِکِیۡنَ بِہٖ ؕ وَ مَنۡ یُّشۡرِکۡ بِاللّٰہِ فَکَاَنَّمَا خَرَّ مِنَ السَّمَآءِ فَتَخۡطَفُہُ الطَّیۡرُ اَوۡ تَہۡوِیۡ بِہِ الرِّیۡحُ فِیۡ مَکَانٍ سَحِیۡقٍ ﴿۳۲﴾
1949. Man is the noblest creation of God. The whole universe—the sun, the moon, the stars, the earth, the oceans, the mountains, etc. have been made to serve him. He can rise morally and spiritually so high as to reflect in his person Divine attributes. So if he degrades himself so low as to worship lifeless objects, he falls, as it were, from the heights of spiritual eminence to the depths of moral and intellectual degradation. (close)
ذٰلِکَ ٭ وَ مَنۡ یُّعَظِّمۡ شَعَآئِرَ اللّٰہِ فَاِنَّہَا مِنۡ تَقۡوَی الۡقُلُوۡبِ ﴿۳۳﴾
a. 2:159. (close)
1950. The verse implies that the object underlying all the commandments and ordinances of Islam is to inculcate righteousness and purity of heart. All Islamic rites and acts of worship are only means that lead to this supreme goal. (close)
لَکُمۡ فِیۡہَا مَنَافِعُ اِلٰۤی اَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّی ثُمَّ مَحِلُّہَاۤ اِلَی الۡبَیۡتِ الۡعَتِیۡقِ ﴿٪۳۴﴾
1951. The animals that are brought to Mecca for sacrifice may be used for riding and carrying burdens or their milk may be used before they are sacrificed. They can serve many other useful purposes. (close)
b. 2:197; 48:26. (close)
وَ لِکُلِّ اُمَّۃٍ جَعَلۡنَا مَنۡسَکًا لِّیَذۡکُرُوا اسۡمَ اللّٰہِ عَلٰی مَا رَزَقَہُمۡ مِّنۡۢ بَہِیۡمَۃِ الۡاَنۡعَامِ ؕ فَاِلٰـہُکُمۡ اِلٰہٌ وَّاحِدٌ فَلَہٗۤ اَسۡلِمُوۡا ؕ وَ بَشِّرِ الۡمُخۡبِتِیۡنَ ﴿ۙ۳۵﴾
1952. Nasaka Lillahi means, he sacrificed and did good deeds willingly and spontaneously to win nearness to God. Mansak, therefore, means, rites of sacrifice; a place where such rites are performed (Aqrab). With this verse begins the subject of Sacrifice, one of the three main themes with which this Surah deals, the other two being Hajj and Jihad. The verse further shows that the commandment relating to Sacrifice is not confined to Islam. It is common to all religions because they have proceeded from the same Divine Source. The verse also shows that it was the sacrifice of animals that was originally enjoined on the followers of all religions and that the cruel practice of offering human beings as sacrifice was a later innovation. In view of the different meanings of the root-word Nasaka (Lane), true sacrifice possesses three essential characteristics: (a) It should be voluntary and spontaneous. (b) It should be offered with the purest of motives. (c) It should not be offered from material considerations. (close)
a. 5:5; 6:119. (close)
b. 5:74; 16:23; 37:5. (close)
1953. The verse has twofold significance: (1) The fact that the rite of Sacrifice is common to all religions, although they are so widely separated from one another as regards the time and place of their origin, shows that originally they all emanated from the same Supreme Source and that the God of all nations is One God. (2) That the object underlying Sacrifice is to realise and proclaim the Oneness of God by sacrificing our ambitions and aspirations, all our ideas and ideals and even life and honour for His sake. The concept of Sacrifice according to Islam does not consist in appeasing an offended deity or in atoning for one's sins but in sacrificing one's all for the sake of God and in the way of God. (close)
الَّذِیۡنَ اِذَا ذُکِرَ اللّٰہُ وَجِلَتۡ قُلُوۡبُہُمۡ وَ الصّٰبِرِیۡنَ عَلٰی مَاۤ اَصَابَہُمۡ وَ الۡمُقِیۡمِی الصَّلٰوۃِ ۙ وَ مِمَّا رَزَقۡنٰہُمۡ یُنۡفِقُوۡنَ ﴿۳۶﴾
c. 23:61. (close)
وَ الۡبُدۡنَ جَعَلۡنٰہَا لَکُمۡ مِّنۡ شَعَآئِرِ اللّٰہِ لَکُمۡ فِیۡہَا خَیۡرٌ ٭ۖ فَاذۡکُرُوا اسۡمَ اللّٰہِ عَلَیۡہَا صَوَآفَّ ۚ فَاِذَا وَجَبَتۡ جُنُوۡبُہَا فَکُلُوۡا مِنۡہَا وَ اَطۡعِمُوا الۡقَانِعَ وَ الۡمُعۡتَرَّ ؕ کَذٰلِکَ سَخَّرۡنٰہَا لَکُمۡ لَعَلَّکُمۡ تَشۡکُرُوۡنَ ﴿۳۷﴾
1954. The slaughtering of camels which are brought to Mecca for sacrifice is but a symbol of man's readiness to lay down his life for the sake of his Creator and Master just as camels lay down their lives for their own masters. This is the supreme object and purpose of Sacrifice, other objects mentioned in the verse being of secondary importance. The pilgrim is reminded of the significance of Sacrifice when he slaughters an animal which serves as a Sign of God. The verse also shows that the flesh of the slaughtered animal should be properly distributed and not wasted. (close)
لَنۡ یَّنَالَ اللّٰہَ لُحُوۡمُہَا وَ لَا دِمَآؤُہَا وَ لٰکِنۡ یَّنَالُہُ التَّقۡوٰی مِنۡکُمۡ ؕ کَذٰلِکَ سَخَّرَہَا لَکُمۡ لِتُکَبِّرُوا اللّٰہَ عَلٰی مَا ہَدٰٮکُمۡ ؕ وَ بَشِّرِ الۡمُحۡسِنِیۡنَ ﴿۳۸﴾
1955. The verse throws a flood of light on the essence, inwardness and real object and purpose of Sacrifice. It teaches the supreme lesson that it is not the outward act of sacrifice which pleases God but the spirit underlying it and the motive behind it. The flesh or blood of the slaughtered animal does not reach God; it is righteousness of the heart which is acceptable to Him. God demands and accepts total sacrifice of all that is near and dear to us—our material possessions, the ideals that are dear to us, our honour and life itself. In reality, God wants and demands no offering from us in the form of flesh and blood of animals but demands the offering of our hearts. It is, however, a mistake to think that because it is not the outward act of sacrifice but the motive behind it that really matters, the outward act is of no importance. True, the outward act of sacrifice is the shell, and the spirit underlying it is the kernel and essence, yet the shell or the body of a thing, like its spirit or kernel, is of very great importance because no soul can exist without a body and no kernel without a shell. (close)
اِنَّ اللّٰہَ یُدٰفِعُ عَنِ الَّذِیۡنَ اٰمَنُوۡا ؕ اِنَّ اللّٰہَ لَا یُحِبُّ کُلَّ خَوَّانٍ کَفُوۡرٍ ﴿٪۳۹﴾
1956. With this verse is introduced the subject of Jihad. The theme of Sacrifice has formed a befitting prelude to this all-important subject. Before the permission to fight in self-defence was given to Muslims, they were apprised of the importance of Sacrifice. The verse throws a flood of light on the Islamic conception of Jihad. Jihad, as the verse shows, is fighting in defence of Truth. But whereas Islam allows no aggressive war, it regards the waging of it to defend one's honour, country or Faith as an act of the highest virtue. Man is God's noblest handiwork. He is the acme of His creation, its aim and end. He is God's vicegerent on earth and the king of His whole creation (2:31). This is the Islamic conception of man's high place in the universe. It is, therefore, only natural that the religion which has raised man to such a high pedestal should also have attached very great importance and sanctity to human life. Of all things man's life, according to the Qur'an, is the most sacred and inviolable. It is a sacrilege to take it except under very rare circumstances which the Qur'an has specifically mentioned (5:33; 17:34). But no less important, according to Islam, is freedom of conscience. It is man's most precious heritage—perhaps more precious than life itself. The Qur'an, which has attached the greatest sanctity to man's life, could not have failed to acknowledge and declare the sacredness and inviolability of this, his most precious possession. It is in defence of this most precious of their possessions that the Muslims were allowed to take up arms. (close)


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Leslie Maxie-Ashford is the associate dean of students and director of housing and residence life for Bellarmine's mushrooming residential community, which now houses more than 1,100 students in eight halls. But residence life encompasses much more than just providing accommodations. She and her team also implement hundreds of programs and services designed to ensure students' developmental and academic success.
Ms. Maxie-Ashford received a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in education from the University of Louisville. She recently became a Bellarmine alumna as well, earning a Master of Arts in Spirituality degree. Currently, she's a student in Bellarmine's Education and Social Change doctoral program. A native of Hopkinsville, she is the wife of Kevin Ashford and the proud mother of Elizabeth Jewel. And she dared to answer our nosy questions.
So, "growth" is probably a word you use a lot, huh?
When I began, we had 500 residents, two staff members and 13 resident assistants in four buildings. Today, we have over 1,100 residents, three staff members, three building directors and over 40 student-staff members in eight buildings. We've also added a graduate student apartment complex. Not only is this the largest freshman class in BU's history, it's our largest residential population to date as well. It has been an amazing experience to be a part of such a growing and thriving community.
What goes through your mind when you find out that the incoming freshman class is 80 students larger than forecast?
It's amazing! The growth says something about who we are as an institution. Bellarmine is a great place. We genuinely care about our students and families. Of course the second thing that comes to mind is determining where everyone will live. I put on my thinking cap and do my very best to accommodate all students wishing to live on campus.
What kinds of adjustments did you have to make?
I work very closely with enrollment management. This year we offered juniors an exemption from the Residence Living Policy. That allowed us to open more space for first-year students. We also made some shifts in our staff members' apartments to accommodate a group of senior women. Each day, we try to meet the needs of our residents.
Learning communities are all the rage now. Are they here to stay?
Yes, they are here to stay and will likely continue to expand. With the success of our first community, Galileo, we added the Brown Leadership and Eureka Learning Communities. We are very excited about this collaboration with Academic Affairs. We have established a great foundation and can only grow from here.
Are Bellarmine's residence halls pretty typical compared to our peer institutions?
I'm a little biased. I think we are a cut above the rest. We are intentional about community building, offering over 400 residential programs a year. We truly believe learning takes place both in and outside the classroom. When students enter our halls they can be assured we will know their names and that there will be something to do during the weekdays and weekends. Above all, we are here to help them succeed.
What's the biggest change you've seen in residence life since you were a student?
Technology. Email was just beginning to take off my first year in college and I was a sophomore or junior before I had my first cell phone. Now every residence hall is equipped with wireless technology, we offer PC and Mac labs and we've removed land lines from rooms because students use cell phones. We work closely with Information Services to meet the needs of students in the halls. We also use social media as a means to educate and communicate with our students. Everyone is invited to "like" the residence life Facebook page.
We hear a lot about helicopter parents. Are parents helicoptering in the residence halls?
We work very hard to give parents the tools needed to "let go" and begin to let their student tackle some of their own life challenges. However, our door is always open, and I communicate a consistent message to parents: We are invested in the success of your student.
With so many online and other techno-distractions, do students still hang out?
Yes, they do hang out. Now, "hanging out" may look a little different. They are watching TV, talking to the person next to them and texting at the same time. Community lobbies and community bathrooms play a vital role in the engagement of students, particularly our first-year students. It is important for our community members to have the space and resources necessary to hang out. However, I am old school. I still believe the best way to get to know someone is to just sit down with them and have a conversation.


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Author: Gabriel Persechino-Forest Published: April 21st, 2018
A new project for the franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative, is being developped. It is set in U.C. 0097. It is directed by Shunichi Yoshizawa and scripted by Harutoshi Fukui.
Official story description:
U.C. 0097. One year since the Laplace's Box was opened. Despite the revelation of the original charter for the Universal Century, which acknowledges the existence of Newtypes and their rights, the world remains largely unchanged.
After the destruction of the Neo Zeon remnant force known as the Sleeves, the event that has come to be known as the "Laplace Incident" seems to have drawn to a close. In the final battle, two Full Psycho Frame mobile suits displayed power beyond human imagination. The menace of the White Unicorn and the Black Lion were sealed away from public consciousness, and were consigned to be forgotten by history.
But now sightings of the RX-0 Unicorn 03, long thought lost two years ago, are being reported. Its name is Phenex, an immortal golden bird.
Other projects are also currently in development, including games, novels and manga.
Source: Official Website, Gundam Info and Article Image: Taken from the trailer


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EcoBoost wins UK Innovation award
Ford's internationally acclaimed 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine has earned another major accolade - the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Award for Automotive Innovation 2013.
Other nominees for the award, which highlights advanced R&D and innovation in the UK automotive industry, included the new McLaren P1 supercar.
The 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, International Engine of the Year in 2012 and 2013, is no bigger than a sheet of A4 paper, but delivers 125PS, and, in a Ford Fiesta, achieves 65.7mpg and CO2 emissions of just 99g/km. It was designed at Ford's research and development centres in Dunton and Dagenham in the UK.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive and one of the Award judges, said: "The UK is a hotbed for global automotive engineering talent, a fact proved by the winning Ford entry being designed and developed at its UK R&D centres."
The 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine is currently available in the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus, Ford B-MAX, and Ford C-MAX, Ford Tourneo Connect and Ford Transit Connect models, and will also feature in both the forthcoming Ford EcoSport SUV and the next generation Ford Mondeo.
It also powers the FF1 Formula Ford-based road car, which registered the 11th fastest time ever on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit - a performance that put it ahead of a host of supercars including the 600+ horsepower Lamborghini Aventador, Ferrari Enzo and Pagani Zonda..
For more information visit http://www.ford.co.uk/FordTechnologiesInAction


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S. E. Williams
By 2030 consumer spending on tourism, hospitality, and recreation in Africa is projected to reach nearly $261.77 billion per year—this represents a near 53 percent increase over the $137.87 billion generated by tourism in 2015.
The Brookings Institute's Africa Growth Initiative recently highlighted this promising information along with the increasingly important role the tourism industry is playing in the global economy. According to the report, world tourism contributes five percent of gross domestic product, 30 percent of service exports, and 235 million jobs world-wide.
Despite conflicts, changing climate patterns, terrorism, etc., each year nearly one billion people travel internationally. The report further emphasized how globalization is leading to the increase in movement of people everywhere.
Between 1998 to 2015, service exports such as tourism have grown about six times faster than merchandise exports in Africa. Experts believe this trend coupled with the continent's richness in natural resources and the potential to further develop cultural heritage, is an indication of the potential for growth within the continent's travel and tourism industry.
There are a handful of African countries like Mauritius and Seychelles for example, where the tourism sector's share of the economy is already quite large, but for the most part, tourism in Africa is still at an early stage of development.
This is largely due to the longstanding development challenges made more challenging owed to the prolonged history of colonization as it existed in most African nations. In some instances, progress was further impeded by corrupt governments and/or the unforgiving weight of debt owed to the world bank.
Despite these historical restraints, leaders in several African countries recognize the potential of tourism for their economies and as a result, have already drafted or are in the process of drafting strategic plans to develop their tourism sectors. They see tourism as serving a dual purpose—first as an economic opportunity, while also benefitting the country by doubling as a development catalyst.
For example, Gambia, Kenya, South Africa, and Tanzania are working to advance travel and tourism development. While countries like Botswana, Mauritius, Rwanda, and South Africa are working to improve their business environment for tourism investment.
The countries are receiving support in their efforts from the African Union and sub-regional communities that have also put tourism at the top of their agendas.
These, however, are not the only efforts underway in support of this effort. The 15 members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have introduced a visa policy that enables free movement of people across their member states and offering a larger market to international travelers.
In Africa, just as in other emerging markets, developing a market for tourism requires substantial amounts of foreign direct investment to build up the required structures necessary for success such as hotels, charter services, and airline access.
To view the report in its entirety visit https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Africas-tourism-potential_LandrySigne1.pdf.