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Some Reasons Why Your WordPress Has to Be Updated and Backed Up
An open source blogging platform called wordpress has become more popular than ever, thus it has several online sources that can help your customers when they have problems. However, the methods of user groups and forums are not necessarily the best especially when your customers are paying you to help them. When you are in a situation when you cannot solve the problem, it might be better to recommend wordpress support services. But if you want to earn more profits, what you can do is to resell white label support services to your customers.
With the different themes of services you are offering, some clients may need some support services which you may not have, and if earning more income is your objective, it is a good option to partner with another company which has the ability to give services where support is concern. It is a good business attitude therefore to offer a service contract that will enable your clients to access to your wordpress support team instead of telling them that you do not have the ability to solve their wordpress problems.
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Biblical Stewardship
An Emmaus Study Course
By: Alfred Martin
Do you know what stewardship encompasses? Does it deal only with your personal possessions? Are you aware that biblical stewardship includes much more than money issues?
Biblical stewardship is a whole-life responsibility. Alfred Martin begins his book by presenting creation as the basis of God's ownership. He goes on to show that stewardship is a lifestyle involving the effective use of body, mind, time, speech, and action as well as money.
This book will challenge your thinking. It will help you see that stewardship is not an option for the believer but a responsibility. And it will guide you in setting priorities that will help you become a good steward of the manifold grace of God.
Chapters include:
God's Ownership through Creation
The Meaning of Stewardship
Legal Obligation and Grace Giving
The First Essential in Giving
The Extent of Christ's Grace
The Results of Christ's Poverty
The Christian's Willing Mind
Money-for Self or for God?
Stewardship of Body and Mind
Stewardship of Time, Speech, and Action
Other titles in the ECS Christian Living Study Course series:
Guide to Christian Growth
God's Blueprint for your Marriage
Sense and Nonsense about Prayer
Winning Souls the Bible Way
The Woman Who Pleases God
Plant My Feet on Higher Ground
Lessons for Christian Living
I'll Take the High Road
Managing Anger God's Way
The Shepherd Leader at Home
The Believer's Battle with Temptation
Forgiving & Being Forgiven
Biblical Stewardship
Win the Battle for Your Mind
Size: 5.5×8.5″
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 86
Publisher: ECS Ministries
Weight: 0.30 lbs
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Thomas Doty – Storyteller
Coyote & Friends
They Lie Here, Obedient To Their Orders
by Robert Casebeer
The sunbrown town lies lizard length
Below the laureled hills
Along grey baked rocks
That simmer in the sun.
Today, a stray Greyhound noses past
The banks of rocks
That marked the place
Where log lengths
Bridged the Rogue's narrow waist.
Where rocking coaches crossed the Dardenelles,
Today, the rolling coaches of Southern Pacific
Embrace the valley's waist.
Gold ... the second raid upon the land ...
The first was soil itself --
Drew change itself unto itself --
Those flecks of yellow crannied in the cracks
Wrought the change
That turned homestead into town.
The change that drove "the people of the river"
To teach the generals that Indians,
Untouched by classic training at Sandhurst or West Point,
Could match the tactics taught
And twist those tricks anew
Into a lesson Custer did not learn.
The Takelma taught the classes,
Wrought the bloody theory --
Two decades later
The Nez Perce and the Yakima would learn
Some generals studied well.
The military road, built hurriedly by Sheridan
To link Oregon's two peopled halves
Circles calmly through the laureled hills,
Paved with tarmac and suburbanites.
Horses carry blond daughters down this road.
Station wagons haul great-great grandsons
To Little League encounters.
The hills are sprouting rooftops
And the deer retreat logistically
Into the higher hills.
Logistically they must retreat --
And that was the lesson learned;
To triumph use the surplus
Of food and men and bullets.
Today, that war still rages --
Over unmarked graves, forgotten dreams --
Within the sunbrowned town.
Change weapons:
Money for food
Planned unit developments for bullets
And cool technicians for the sweaty cavalry.
The result is one Takelmas would understand:
Treaties steal a way of life --
Those who hold the land will lose it ...
And join that long parade
That trudges, dusty footed,
Down the flower trail,
Past laureled hills,
And grey baked rocks
Beyond the Dardenelles.
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Happy New Year!
"Each New Year, we have before us a brand new book containing 365 blank pages. Let us fill them with all the forgotten things from last year—the words we forgot to say, the love we forgot to show, and the charity we forgot to offer."
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Earlier this month, Lori Tremmel Freeman, CEO of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) discussed the rising maternal mortality rate particularly among African American women and offered strategies to improve maternal health.
NACCHO's mission is to advocate for health and equity to combat disease and improve the quality and length of lives for everyone.
Before taking the helm at NACCHO, Tremmel headed the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs and is especially well versed in issues that impact the lives of mothers and babies.
Acknowledging the U.S. has the highest maternal death rate of any developed nation Tremmel said, "The high and rising maternal mortality ratio in the United States is tragic and unacceptable. Sadly, there is no one cause for these rising numbers of mothers dying unnecessarily."
According to Tremmel, several factors attribute to these deaths including the mother's mental health, physical health, access to health care, and quality of care. She expounded, "Sometimes, the death is due to multiple factors, creating complex reasons for the loss of a mom."
"What is even more alarming," Tremmel continued, "is the stark inequities in outcomes associated with race and geography." She noted that even when factors like age, socio-economic status and education are considered—maternal deaths among African-American women remain four times the rate of white women.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) however, 46 percent of these deaths are potentially preventable, compared with 33 percent of such deaths among white women. Also, women in the South experience a higher risk of death from pregnancy complications than the rest of the country. For example, a Black woman in Mississippi is nearly twice as likely to die as a white woman in Mississippi or a Black woman in California.
"To reduce the incidence of maternal deaths and eliminate inequities, it is important to apply an equity lens to this growing crisis. We need to make visible the role of racism and nonbiomedical factors that underlie these deaths and prioritize efforts to shift the social determinants of health to improve the health of all women," she stressed. Adding, "We need to investigate the factors that contributed to every death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, and the year postpartum to save the lives of future moms."
Tremmel suggested the best way to reduce maternal mortality is by examining the factors behind these deaths and learning from them. "The gold standard of maternal mortality surveillance is a maternal mortality review committee, she stated. "These multidisciplinary committees would be convened by state health departments on a regular basis to review each and every death of any woman that took place during pregnancy, childbirth, or in the year postpartum. The committee would be responsible for determining if the death was pregnancy related.
Tremmel has suggested such committees should ask themselves, "If the woman had not been pregnant, would she have died?" In other words, was the death preventable and what actions, if implemented or altered, may have kept her alive?
According to Tremmel, local health departments would play a vital role partnering in the implementation of recommendations by the committees. This would include addressing health disparities which often depend on work across sectors, including with academic partners and health systems. It will require coordinated efforts to design and implement recommended interventions.
Tremmel also claimed that although surveillance is key to identifying factors in these deaths, nothing can happen unless a local community is involved in addressing the reasons for the mother's death. "Local health departments are best positioned to develop and implement interventions when such deaths are identified," she noted.
State-level Title V Maternal and Child Health programs, funded through Health Resources and Services Administration's Maternal and Child Health Bureau, have provided some flexible support to conduct maternal mortality surveillance in about half of the country but according to Tremmel, "That's not good enough."
Like most other health related issues, funding plays an essential role in any community's ability to pursue a more aggressive solution to the reduction of maternity related deaths. It is important, according to Tremmel, that there are currently bi-partisan efforts underway in Congress—The Preventing Maternal Deaths Act and Maternal Health Accountability Act to help establish maternal mortality review committees in every state. The legislation however, is stuck in Washington.
Maternal mortality surveillance is crucial to identifying factors that need to be addressed to reduce maternal mortality. The interventions necessary to combat this issue always occur locally, with the woman in her community, Tremmel stressed. However, "The potential power of the nearly 3,000 local health departments across the country dedicated to improving the public's health and helping people to live safe and productive lives is an untapped mechanism for addressing maternal mortality."
She continued, "Local health departments remain significantly underfunded and often understaffed. The progress local health departments could make to reverse this frightening trend is hindered by the lack of local financial and human resources to address the underlying, root causes of maternal deaths. Local health departments can and do save lives, but they need to be appropriately funded to keep our communities in this country safe and healthy."


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Let's take a look at the agenda for this year's session of the National People's Congress, which officially opens on March 5.
On the very first day, Premier Li Keqiang is scheduled to deliver a government work report to nearly 3,000 NPC deputies.
On March 8th, China's top legislator Zhang Dejiang will deliver a work report of the NPC Standing Committee. On the same day, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold a press briefing, answering questions over China´s foreign policy and foreign relations.
Two days later, the NPC is to review a draft amendment to China's Legislation Law, which regulates the process of creating national laws, government regulations and local laws, and defines legislative powers.
On March 12th, chief justice Zhou Qiang, and Procurator-General Cao Jianming - who heads the national agency responsible for prosecution and investigation - will each present their work report to the NPC.
On the 15th, the NPC will wrap up its annual session. After which, Premier Li Keqiang will meet the press and answer questions from both domestic and overseas media.


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Monday, 29th October 2001 - Day 74
Another day again I am afraid. Mummy and Daddy came in at lunch time and told me how well I was doing again to not need my CPAP all the time. The main reason I do not want it is that pipe across my forehead makes such a big mark now that I get a nice dent in it, what will the boys think, I will look like a Klingon from Star Trek (I do not know what that is, but Daddy told me that it remind him of them). I just hope it comes back out again as I get older.
Mummy stayed all afternoon and we talked and she looked after me. I found out that she had bought me some curtains for my room and would tell me all about it tomorrow when I woke up properly. I was not allowed out for a cuddle without my CPAP on as I had spent so much time in the morning off it that I would be worn out if I did not get the help it gives. So Mummy left me in my room and held my hand from outside instead. The rest of the day was spent asleep and growing which I am still doing despite all this effort to breath which I now have to put in, it was much easier on CPAP despite the fact that is was not very comfortable, why not what till I am bigger, but it seems to please Mummy and Daddy so that is a good thing and everybody is saying how well I am doing so hopefully everything is going according to their plan.
In the evening I was allowed out for a cuddle with Daddy, without my CPAP unit on and as soon as he got me out, I started getting a bit fed up with all the cold oxygen blowing in my face. It really makes my eyes and lips dry, but what do you expect with a gale force wind in your face all the time. I had not settled back down when Daddy started to feed me as well. That was the last straw and I made my feelings perfectly known to everybody that I wanted to go back into my room. Sorry Daddy but it was not you honest, I will try harder tomorrow, I just wanted the nice warm oxygen in my room, which does not blow over me like a hurricane in Florida. As soon as I was put back inside, everything went back to normal and I breathed quite happily for the next couple of hours.
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Abinaya Priya Venkataraman, Linda Lundstrom, Simon Winter, Peter Unsbo; Small and Large Field Blur Adaptation: Foveal and Peripheral Contrast Sensitivity Changes. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2014;55(13):769. doi: https://doi.org/.
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The effect of blur adaptation is known from earlier reports as increased acuity and improved contrast sensitivity after prolonged exposure to optical blur. However, both the stimulus and the effects studied were limited to fovea. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in contrast sensitivity function (CSF) in fovea and periphery following small and large field blur adaptation.
The CSF was measured for resolution with oblique gratings. Foveal measurements were done with a quick method, qCSF (Lesmes et al., Journal of Vision 2010) and a modified qCSF procedure was used for the periphery. Measurements were made prior to and following adaptation in 3 locations; in fovea and 10° nasal field of the adapting right eye and in fovea of the fellow eye, with refractive correction, if any. Three subjects participated in the study. Adaptation stimulus was a 30 minutes video of forest scenery projected on a screen, viewed by the adapting eye. Two different stimuli were used for adaptation: small field stimulus (SFS) i.e. a video frame occupying the central 7.5° visual field and a large field stimulus (LFS) i.e. 7-tiles of the 7.5° video frame stacked horizontally. Tiling was done to have the same spatial contents. Four conditions were tested in random order: SFS and LFS adaptation with and without +2.00 D blur.
The difference in log contrast sensitivity (log CS) was analyzed. Foveal CS in the adapting eye improved for SFS-blur adaptation in the region of spatial frequencies between 2 to 5 cpd (p<0.05, Figure 1a). On contrary, for LFS-blur adaptation, there was a small but significant decrease for 3.5 to 5 cpd (p<0.05, Figure 1b). This suggests that the presence of peripheral blur stimulus can affect adaptational effects in fovea. The only other change seen was in SFS-Clear adaptation, where the CS in 10° visual field decreased significantly for 1.2 to 2.4 cpd, possibly due to the absence of stimuli in the field of interest. The fact that no changes were seen in the fellow eye ruled out learning effects.
A difference in trend was noted in foveal adaptational effects when the stimulus extent was varied. The changes were confined to spatial frequencies that were present in the defocused adaptation stimulus.
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I've never met a problem a proper cupcake couldn't fix.Sarah Ockler, Bittersweet
You know what's better than a cake? Chocolate cake. You know what's better than chocolate cake? A chocolate cupcake. That's right, while we absolutely adore our cake, there's a certain tug of delightful selfishness in a cake you can consume all to yourself, letting you revel in a little piece of gluttony. Chocolate Cupcake Day reminds us that sometimes it is more than acceptable to have a piece of confectionary delight that we simply don't share with another, so find yourself a cupcake and make it disappear, just be sure it's chocolate!
History of Chocolate Cupcake Day
Chocolate Cupcake Day was established to celebrate that
So popular is the idea of a personal cake, a cake of diminutive size, that there have been many different variations on both the style and technique. The invention of the microwave has even created recipes that enable you to mix and cook a cupcake in less than five minutes! Talk about the perfect cake, is there anything better than unabashedly delicious instant gratification? We don't think so!
It's worth noting that one needn't actually bake a cupcake in a cup or even a cupcake tin.
Take, for example, the periodic table of cupcakes. These are cupcakes frosted in colors to match the periodic table of elements and then marked with each of the elements in black frosting. While these have been made in traditional cupcake tins, they have also been made as sheet cakes, cut down to cupcake size, and frosted appropriately!
Cupcakes are really all about the size of the end result, not the method of getting there, and Chocolate Cupcake Day tells you to indulge in every variation, as long as it contains chocolate!
How to celebrate Chocolate Cupcake Day
Indulge yourself in the most delicious of cupcakes, the chocolate cupcake when Chocolate Cupcake Day comes around. It should hardly require any encouragement to have you scarfing up all the delicious chocolate cupcakes you can find, and on Chocolate Cupcake Day, there is certainly nothing wrong with indulging in chocolate cupcakes at every meal!


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Redgrave, P. and Rodriguez, M. and Smith, Y. and Rodriguez-Oroz, M.C. and Lehericy, S. and Bergman, H. and Agid, Y. and DeLong, M.R. and Obeso, J.A. (2010), Goal-directed and habitual control in the basal ganglia: implications for Parkinson's disease, Nature Reviews Neuroscience 11, 760--772.
Progressive loss of the ascending dopaminergic projection in the basal ganglia is a fundamental pathological feature of Parkinson's disease. Studies in animals and humans have identified spatially segregated functional territories in the basal ganglia for the control of goal-directed and habitual actions. In patients with Parkinson's disease the loss of dopamine is predominantly in the posterior putamen, a region of the basal ganglia associated with the control of habitual behaviour. These patients may therefore be forced into a progressive reliance on the goal-directed mode of action control that is mediated by comparatively preserved processing in the rostromedial striatum. Thus, many of their behavioural difficulties may reflect a loss of normal automatic control owing to distorting output signals from habitual control circuits, which impede the expression of goal-directed action.
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Today, we have the first of this year's posts about the animal kingdom and our interactions with the countless species that share our planet. Today's photos include a locust swarm, a greyhound rescue, freeze-dried pets, a marten attacking an FC Zurich defender during a soccer match, and small aquatic animals in sealed plastic bags sold as good luck charms in China. These images and many others are part of this roundup of animals in the news from recent weeks, seen from the perspectives of their human observers, companions, captors, and caretakers, part of an ongoing series on animals in the news.
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A 90 minute live music performance that encourages the listener to use the music for an inward journey of wellbeing and connection.
How is the essence of music truly transmitted to us? Do we listen with just our ears or can the vibration of music touch us in a way that stretches far beyond the physical senses?
An opportunity to experience the true magic of her songs, Natalie offers blindfolds to her audience and uses her experience as a healer to take you on an extraordinary inward journey of wellbeing and connection.
Connection to the music, connection to ourselves, connection to nature, connection to each other.
'Conscious Voice' has been an absolute revelation for me. As a newcomer to meditation, i have struggled in prior attempts with keeping my mind focused on the practice. I found Natalie's guided meditation with sound/music effectively held my hand (or mind) through the practice and allowed me to truly experience the meditative state.'
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My experience of the Concious Voice technique was deeply moving. Something I cannot quite put my finger on shifted inside of me, allowing for a heart-felt openness. As somebody who is slow to respond to auditory input, my experience was doubly surprising and revelatory. I'm now excited to experience more of Natalie's music and work" Nomita Khatri, Designer, age 34.


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University of Kentucky Transportation Services has partnered with Zipcar to provide a new car-sharing option for UK faculty, staff and students.
"Car sharing provides a quick and convenient choice for members of our campus community who choose to not bring a motor vehicle to campus," said Eric N. Monday, UK executive vice president for finance and administration, in a release announcing the service. "By adding Zipcar to the university's suite of mobility alternatives, Transportation Services is not only expanding the number of options aimed at improving access to, from, and around campus, but also benefiting the campus, community and environment."
The service will include two vehicles, a Ford Escape named "Ellen" and a Ford Focus named "Slater," with designated parking spots in the university's Woodland Avenue lot and on Martin Luther King Boulevard, respectively, for convenient pick-up and return. The self-service transportation option is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
UK members can join the service for $15, with usage rates starting at $7.50 per hour and $69 per day. After the first year, members will pay an annual membership fee of $25. Gas, maintenance, insurance, and up to 180 miles of driving per day are included in the Zipcar rates.
Students can join online and make reservations either on the website or through Zipcar's mobile app. The cars can be reserved for as little as an hour or for multiple days.
For more information on campus car sharing or to become a member, go to www.uky.edu/transportation/carsharing or www.zipcar.com/uky.


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Known as one of the most historic hotels in Washington, D.C., the Willard InterContinental maintains 22,000 square feet of event space.
Known for its contemporary luxury, historic charm, sophisticated style, and first-class service, The Willard InterContinental is one of Washington's most eminent venues. From exquisite ballrooms to elegant and intimate spaces overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard InterContinental's 19 distinctive spaces provides a distinguished setting for both corporate and social events.
For over a century, the Crystal Room has played host to many of Washington D.C.'s most elegant social and corporate events. From sophisticated receptions and lavish galas, to prestigious conferences and annual meetings, the Crystal Room provides a stunning backdrop for an unforgettable event. Exuding spectacular opulence, the Crystal Room's design motif includes mottled green columns, crystal-dripping chandeliers, ornate hand-carved gold leaf crown molding, and antique drapery.
The Willard Room, whose intricate design and exquisite oak paneling, brass and bronze chandeliers, and dark green marble columns reflects the craftsmanship of a bygone era, offers a distinguished setting for meetings and events for up to 350 people. Once known as The Willard's fine dining restaurant, the Willard Room is one of the most historic and celebrated venues at The Willard.
Originally located on the top floor of The Willard, the Grand Ballroom was relocated to the hotel's lower level during the restoration of The Willard in the mid-1980s. Few venues in D.C. rival The Willard's Grand Ballroom with its buttercup yellow, pale blue, and soft green hues, beveled mirrors, crystal chandeliers, and beautifully hand-painted mural. Featuring 4,736 square feet, with an additional 2,176 square feet in the ballroom's separate entrance foyer, the Grand Ballroom is one of Washington's most notable venues for conferences, receptions and galas.
Known historically as both the Ladies Lounge (circa 1901) and the old Tea Room, The Nest has evolved and expanded to become one of The Willard's premier event spaces. Located above the Round Robin Bar on the hotel's mezzanine level, The Nest is an ideal setting for intimate gatherings, including baby and bridal showers, birthday and anniversary luncheons and dinners, small wedding ceremonies, as well as post wedding brunches. Offering an abundance of natural lighting through its floor-to-ceiling windows, with views of Pennsylvania Avenue, The Nest exudes an air of elegance, warmth, intimacy and tranquility.
Named after Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States and guest of The Willard's in 1853, the Pierce Room is popular favorite among guests looking to host mid-size meetings. Boasting luxurious rich oak paneling and antique brass chandeliers, the Pierce Room exudes contemporary luxury and historic charm. Located on the hotel's lower level, this notably quiet meeting space, can connect to the Buchanan Room, when available and at an additional cost, providing an additional 1,156 of meeting space.
Named after Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President to the United States and frequent guest to The Willard, the Grant Suite overlooks 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and features floor-to-ceiling windows, an entrance parlor with private restroom, and a hand carved faux fireplace. From small meetings to cocktail receptions for up to 60 people, the Grant Suite is an ideal setting for an intimate event.
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You are reading the record of honored service member Loving Adrian R, coming from the state Virginia in the United States of America (according to my records his last home and/or enlistment state).
He served as Flight Officer with military service number #T-122013 in this unit - 86 Squadron 437 Troop Carrier Group.
He gave his life for our freedom on Tuesday 06 June 1944. He is buried or memorialized on the American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France.
The location of his grave: Plot F, Row 6, Grave 16
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Small business owner Adeline Wright has been offering sick and safe time to her employees for years.
She said she's seen a 20-30 percent increase in business since she did that, and she wanted to share her successes with others.
"I've seen the benefits of taking good care of my employees. I don't have to put an Earned Sick and Safe Time policy in because I don't pay people less if they're sick. I just pay them for a full day and hope they get better," Wright said. "And I love them, and then they come back to work, and it's a win-win."
She opened up Monday night to have a discussion with other business owners and brought in Davis Senseman, whose law firm has helped businesses in Minneapolis implement ESST.
"Most business owners were figuring it out anyway," Senseman said. "Most of them were small business owners in particular. If they have a good employee, if that employee's sick, they're going to still pay the employee."
Wright said her best advice is not to be scared of new policies.
"We want people to feel cared for. We want everybody to have a fair share. We want employers to be doing well," she said. "And when you put money back in the hands of your employees, they spend it in your community. They spend it at your business. And it actually is really beneficial."
Duluth's Earned Sick and Safe ordinance goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020.
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"Patients are reporting elimination of most or all of their pain in only about 5 or 6 visits. They like the fact that there is someone out there who makes it his goal to eliminate their pain in the fewest number of sessions.†says Oren.
The ANS is the part of the nervous system that balances our stress state with our relaxation state. Unfortunately, most of us have an imbalance in this system and we are chronically stressed. Even more unfortunate is that sometimes the pain we feel is directly related to the imbalance. In this case most therapy will have only temporary results.
Yes. Oren Bar uses advanced manual therapy techniques that affect the ANS. Also, he can
train you in breathing techniques that will balance the Autonomic Nervous System over time.
There are only a handful of therapists who have had training in this kind of therapy. Take this opportunity to have a consultation with a therapist who understands how your nervous system may be contributing to your symptoms.
Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) is a hands-on treatment approach that has changed a lot of beliefs about pain and dysfunction. The theoretical basis of this approach is that certain reflexes become activated when we are in pain or when we experience a traumatic event. These reflexes need to be addressed in order to achieve long-term pain relief in the affected individuals.


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- Operation Hours
- 09:30 ~17:45 , Closed on Mondays.
- Bus Interval
- 2 to 2 and a half hours intervals(4 times a day)
- Departing Venue
- City tour bus stand, in front of Dongdaegu Train Station.
(Reservation is available by internet or telephone from December 1st, 2012. Sale on the spot is possible if there is a vacancy of seats)
- Operation Day
- Service(6 days a week: Mondays, New Year's Day, Chuseok holidays are closed.)
- Course Info
- Dongdaegu Train Station ŌåÆ Daegu Intermational Airport ŌåÆ Bullo-dong Tomb Park(Donggu Craftwork Exhibition Hall) ŌåÆ Bongmu Leisure & Sports Park ŌåÆ Historic Site of General SIN Sung-gyeom ŌåÆ Guam Farmstay ŌåÆ Gatbawi Stone Buddha ŌåÆ Bangjja Yugi Museum ŌåÆ Donghwasa Temple (Donghwamun Gate) ŌåÆ Donghwa Facilities Complex ŌåÆ Daegu Safety Theme Park ŌåÆ Palgongsan Hot Spring Hotel ŌåÆ Donghwa Facilities Complex ŌåÆ Donghwasa Temple (Bonghwangmun Gate) ŌåÆ Bangjja Yugi Museum ŌåÆ Guam Farmstay ŌåÆ Historic Site of General SIN Sung-gyeom ŌåÆ Bongmu Leisure & Sports Park ŌåÆ Bullo-dong Tomb Park(Donggu Craftwork Exhibition Hall) ŌåÆ Daegu Intermational Airport ŌåÆ Dongdaegu Train Station
ŌĆ╗ For more information, please see the course page Palgongsan circulation.
- Tour Price(won)
ļ"¼ņŖżĒŖĖ Division Normal rates Discount rates (double discounts) Elder over 65&disabled person Train Day ticket presented
Presented an express bus day ticket. Groups of 10 or more 40%Discount 40%Discount 20%Discount 20%Discount Adult 5,000 3,000 3,000 4,000 4,000 Middle/High School Student 4,000 2,400 2,400 3,200 3,200 Children/The hadicapped 3,000 1,800 1,800 2,400 2,400 Young child under 48 months Free Free
- ŌĆ╗ 40% discount on National Merit(National Merit card holders)
ŌĆ╗ Disabled discount also applies to 1 guardian.(No double discounts)
ŌĆ╗ Rail and express bus tickets are valid on the same day of using.
- Reservation and more information
- ŌæĀ Contact: Samsung plus tourism (weeks), Phone: 053-627-8900,053-794-8700 Daegu City Tour website (www.daegucitytour.com)
ŌĆ╗ The seat is not designated and the ticket is valid on the day of issue only.
- Convenience
- ŌæĀ City tour guide on the bus provides introduction and guide for tourist attractions
(when foreigners are aboard, interpretation is possible.)
ŌæĪ Cultural Tour Narrator is linked flexibly and provides a detailed and interesting tour information.
Ōæó Discounted coupons are available at linked programs, facilities and restaurants on the courses.
ŌæŻ Reservation of Daegu Safety Theme Park is required at Samsung plus tourism in advance. if not, there is restriction to see.
ŌĆ╗ For more information, please check the Mt. Palgongsan Tour Course page.


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Partnership provides you a means of teaming up with individual players that share your mutual interests. These cooperative agreements provide the two partners with accelerated reinforcement and resource transfer speeds. It also affords the partners the opportunity to receive reports detailing pvp battle reports from the other player. Be forewarned that should your partner turn on you, they will have a wealth of information at their disposal, they will be able to see exactly what targets you scout, how many troops you have on base, etc. Extend your trust wisely.
How To Use Partnerships
Note: You must have a Joint Ops Center built in order to use partnerships. Upgrading the Joint Ops Center increases the number of partnerships available up to a maximum of 6.
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Note: The other Player must accept your offer before you will become Partners. Alternatively other players may offer Partnerships to you which you may accept through your Joint Ops Center's Partnerships tab.


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Spencer Tucker
Spence has over 40 years of insurance industry experience. Before starting HOAIC, Spence managed the Texas programs of ASI Lloyds. Spence has been President of American Capital Insurance Company (Houston), Associates Insurance Group (Dallas) and Southeast Surplus Underwriters (Beaumont). He has also served in executive capacities with Vesta County Mutual (Dallas), and Ranchers and Farmers Mutual (Beaumont), as well as numerous life insurers.Read More
Michael C. Rosentraub
Michael graduated from The University at Albany with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Business Administration. Michael has over 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries within the United States, Europe, and Asia. Prior to joining Homeowners of America, Michael held senior management positions with Citibank, CitiFinancial, The Associates and Associates Insurance Group in finance, insurance product and program development, claims, risk management and vendor management.Read More
Debbie Carter
Debbie received her Bachelors of Business Administration in Business Management from the University of Texas at Arlington. Debbie began working in the insurance industry while attending college and has spent most of her career in the personal lines area of property and casualty insurance. Just prior to joining Homeowners of America, she held a supervisory underwriting position with Wellington Financial Services. Debbie served several years as Operations Manager for Clark & Co., Inc., a Texas MGA, where she obtained valuable experience in many aspects of insurance operations with a special emphasis on underwriting and claims.Read More
Michael Cox
Michael is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. Michael has over 20 years of insurance industry experience with most of his career spent in the property and casualty market, focused on personal lines. Prior to joining Homeowners of America, he worked for Safeco Insurance as a Regional Sales Manager. In addition, Michael worked for AIG as a Regional Sales and Marketing Manager, as well as Progressive Insurance. During his career he has managed sales and marketing teams in over 15 states.Read More
Brent Parker
Brent attended college at Texas Tech University and graduated from Tarleton State University where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in General Business. Brent has over 25 years of insurance industry experience with property and casualty claims in both commercial and personal lines. Prior to joining Homeowners of America, he was a Claims Consultant with American Contractors Insurance Group. Before joining ACIG, Brent was a Vice President and Claims Manager with Beacon Insurance Group. He has also worked for Crawford and Company, CNA and AIG with experience in over 20 other states. Brent has served on the Dallas/Fort Worth Claims Managers Council, as an officer for the Dallas Claims Association, a member of the Texas Claims Association, and has served on the Loss Committee for the Association of Fire and Casualty Companies of Texas. He obtained professional designations of CRIS as a Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist and MLIS as a Management Liability Insurance Specialist.Read More
Efram Ware
Efram earned his MBA in Finance from Texas Southern University and his undergraduate degree from Georgia State University. Efram has over 18 years of Property and Casualty insurance experience. Before joining Homeowners of America Insurance Company, he was the Product Development Manager at Assurant Insurance Company. Efram has also served in leadership and product roles at Allstate, Safeco, and Access insurance companies.Read More
Kimberlee Welch
Kim graduated from DeVry University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Kim joined Homeowners of America in October 2013 as SEC Filings Manager and was promoted to Controller for the Company. Kim has over 25 years of Corporate Accounting experience. Prior to joining Homeowners of America, she spent over 12 years at Mannatech, Inc. where she started as a Senior Accountant and later became their Senior Reporting Manager responsible for reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of the Company.Read More
Esther Grossman
Esther is a licensed attorney in Texas, Kentucky, and Illinois. She earned her J.D. degree from the University of Tulsa and has a B.S. in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma. Esther's experience encompasses a broad range of practice areas. Prior to joining Homeowners of America, she served as in-house counsel for CIBA Insurance Services, providing insurance defense of commercial claims with moderate to complex exposure. As in-house counsel, Esther managed multi-state litigation involving premises liability and construction defects in Texas and Illinois. She has also defended extra-contractual cases and has managed nationwide subrogation claims. In a prior claims role with State Farm Insurance Companies, Esther investigated and resolved complex multi-line claims within SIU. She has also served multiple terms as an Associate Municipal Judge for the City of Dallas and has taught Bankruptcy and Contract Law to paralegals as an adjunct instructor for the Southern Methodist University CAPE (Continuing Adult Professional Education) program.Read More
Donte Riddick
Donte graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science. Donte is an Associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He has over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to joining Homeowners of America, Donte worked at Chubb as an Actuarial Specialist for their personal lines pricing and predictive modeling groups. He also worked with the Property & Casualty Product Review group at the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.Read More
Teresa Menser
Teresa began her insurance career in 1984 at an independent agency in Dallas where she became proficient at front-line underwriting. In 1991, she moved on to IMMS, Inc. which would be the first of three successful start-up MGAs she has been involved with throughout her career. She joined Texas Colonial General in 1997, where she advanced from Marketing Assistant to Lead Underwriter for their Personal Auto program. Prior to joining Homeowners of America, Teresa was co-founder and minority owner of Select General Agency where she worked as Vice President and Personal Lines Manager and was responsible for the day to day operations of the personal lines department.Read More


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As we age, the lips and skin around the mouth may lose volume and develop fine lines and wrinkles. Lip augmentation via injectable dermal fillers is a non-surgical procedure that adds volume and fullness to smoothen and plump out the lips to achieve a more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers are an ideal solution for lip rejuvenation — especially for those patients who may have "lipstick lines" or "smoker's lines" — deep lines radiating outwards from the lips into the surrounding skin. There are several ways to either plump or augment your lips. Your plastic surgeon or aesthetic nurse will outline your options and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type of procedure.
All injectable lip filling treatments are performed by Jennifer Fick, FNP-C, CANS, a Board Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist. You can read more about Jennifer here or on her own website. Dr. Deschamps-Braly is on hand to perform dermabrasion and fat transfer lip treatments and consult in more complex cases if necessary.


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Australian shares advance 0.5% over the week
Australian shares edged higher for the week after a jump in oil prices helped the market overcome some of the nerves and heavy selling that characterised the start of 2016.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed the week 0.5% ahead at 4916.0, including a gain of 1.1% on Friday.
"This whole week has been dominated by economic growth concerns and falling oil prices," said Tom Piotrowski, market analyst at CommSec.
He said the market's turnaround on Friday followed a jump in oil prices, including a 6% leap in the price of benchmark Brent crude, and comments by European Central Bank president Mario Draghi suggesting scope for further measures to stimulate the economy, such as buying bonds and lower interest rates.
"That just highlights how significant the conversation about slowing growth has been, that the ECB president talking about more stimulus has been the main catalyst [for financial market gains]," Piotrowski said.
Energy sector leads gains
Energy shares led sector gains, with the S&P/ASX 200 energy sector index up 3.8% on Friday at 6996.70, trimming its losses to 3.91% for the week.
"It was more sentiment driven than based on fact because oil inventories remain at elevated levels and the supply side of things still remains a crucial factor," Piotrowski said.
Santos (ASX: STO) shares climbed 9.8% on Friday to $2.81, leaving it 1.7% lower for the week and 23.4% so far in calendar 2016.
Woodside (ASX: WPL) advanced 1.8% to $25.45, leaving it 5.7% down for the week and 11.4% lower so far this year. Origin Energy (ASX: ORG) added 4.1% on Friday to $3.84, making for a drop of 5.7% this past week and 18.7% so far in January.
All three companies updated the market this past week on debt levels and strategies for coping with an oil price that has fallen more than 70% over the past 18 months.
In addition, Woodside flagged a US$1.2bn writedown owing to the sharply lower oil price.
BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP) ended 7.5% higher at $15.26, lifting the mining and energy giant 1.3% for the week.
It remains 14.6% lower so far this year, including declines following a US$4.9bn writedown of its US oil and gas assets.
The resources sector index climbed 4.6% on Friday, leaving it virtually flat over the week and 11.4% lower in January.
Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) was 3.4% ahead at $39.65, steady for the week and 11.3% down so far in 2016. Earlier this week, it said its fourth-quarter iron ore shipments rose 11% from the same period a year earlier.
Bank stocks end the week lower
Jitters over major banks led the financial sector lower, with the S&P/ASX 200 financials index down 1.7% over week at 5691.10, including a gain of 0.5% on Friday. The sector has given up nearly 10% in January.
"Part of the reason for that is the markets were worried about their exposure to the resources sector, be it through loans or the slowdown in the Asian economy," Piotrowski said. "The ANZ has the greatest exposure on that front."
ANZ Bank (ASX: ANZ) led losses among major banks for the week, shedding 6.1% to $23.35, including a 1% gain on Friday.
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Lahore- ICx Seplaa will be launching Peace Workshops at Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore from September 2017. The Peace Program at Seplaa dates back to 2011 when the first Peace Workshop was held with support from the New York University's Center for Global Affairs. With Katherzyna Szutkowski joining from New York through skype and Ammara Malik joining from London through skype, the Pioneer Peace Workshop was held for audience in Lahore in 2011. Since then the Peace Program evolved to conduct several projects with the Seplaa Foundation, Seplaa Young Leaders' Club and the Sewegap Women Hub.
The ICx Seplaa Peace Workshops at Kinnaird are being designed as 2 Day Workshops and the registration page for the workshops will be shared soon.


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2 Chainz and Lil Wayne just dropped another visual. Continue reading
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New Music: Cut It [Remix] | O.T. Genasis ft Young Thug & Kevin Gates
O.T. Genasis is back with the remix to his "Cut It" single. Continue reading
New Music: MF'N Right (Remix) | 2 Chainz ft Lil Wayne
2 Chainz has released a remix to "MF'N" that now features Lil Wayne. Continue reading
New Music: Back To Sleep [Remix] | Chris Brown ft R. Kelly, Tank, Anthony Hamilton
Chris Brown has dropped off the final installment to his "Back To Sleep Remix" series. Continue reading
New Music: Back To Sleep [Remix] | Chris Brown ft August Alsina, Miguel, & Trey Songz
Chris Brown finally released the second installment in his "Back To Sleep Remix" series. Continue reading
New Video: Panda [Remix] | Lil Mama
Before you keep scrolling, this one is worth the listen! Ya'll always fronting like Lil Mama can't rap and miss out when she delivers things of this nature. Continue reading
New Music: BFF [Remix] | 2 Chainz ft Jeezy
2 Chainz has released a remix to his "BFF" track produced by Zaytoven. The track was originally featured on his Trapvelli Tre mixtape and now comes with a verse from Jeezy. Continue reading
New Music: Valet [Remix] | Eric Bellinger ft JasijahX, Fetty Wap, 2 Chainz
Indy artist JasijahX has gotten the green light to premiere an added verse to Eric Bellinger's "Valet" remix. Continue reading
New Music: I Can Be Your Stripper [Remix] | Shanell ft T-Pain
Shanell is back with a remix to her "I Can Be Your Stripper" single. Continue reading
New Video: It G Ma [Remix] | Keith Ape ft A$AP Ferg, Dumbfoundead, Father, & Waka Flocka Flame
Remember that video with all the Korean rappers that everyone went crazy over because it was familiar sound, but in a different language? Well now there's a remix! Continue reading
New Music: Commas [Remix] | Audio Push
Price and Oktane are back with a new freestyle over Future's "Commas." Continue reading
New Music: Classic Man [Remix] | Jidenna ft Kendrick Lamar
Jidenna is back with a remix to his hit single, "Classic Man." Continue reading
New Music: Drunk [Remix] | JasijahX #IndyPolitikz
After dropping off a remix to "Where Are You Now" not too long ago, JasijahX is back with another one. Continue reading
New Music: You Mad Yet? [Remix] | Turk ft Lil Wayne
Hot Boy Turk and Lil Wayne have reunited on a new track titled "You Mad Yet?" Continue reading
New Music: All Hands On Deck [Remix] | Tinashe ft DeJ Loaf
DeJ Loaf has added a verse to Tinashe's latest single, "All Hands On Deck." Continue reading


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What is a brand?
You may think that it's your logo, letterheads, website etc. but that's just part of what makes up a brand. Officially, in branding terms, all of that list is called your brand identity, or your overall look.
So what is a brand then?
Your brand is everything about your company, its values, its characteristics, the experience that people have when they come into contact with your business, whether they are customers, employees, suppliers etc.
It's important as a business to define what your brand is, as it is essentially the core of everything you do. You should start by working out what it is you stand for, what types of products and services you want to offer, and who you want your target customers to be. This will help you to see what your point of differentiation is, what makes you stand out from the crowd, your unique selling point. Because that's what you want to focus on. You want to be as appealing as possible to potential customers, if you can understand what they need, and show how your company can fulfil that need better than anyone else, then you've cracked it!
From that, then comes the fun bit, designing your brand identity. Your logo and other visual material should be representative of your brand values, it should capture that essence of what makes your company what it is. So think about the colours that best represent that, the font, whether you want a strapline, etc.
At Blue Rocket, our brand is extremely important to us, and we've invested a lot of time working out what it is that makes us 'us'. Now that we think we've nailed it, we want to shout about it! It's really made a difference to our business, and we love what we stand for.
So we've really gone to town in promoting our brand, as you probably know, we run events and seminars, and there's nothing better than a promotional product too! We believe that it keeps us front of mind with our existing and prospective customers, we want to be first on the call list when businesses are looking for a new accountant, and we work hard to try and maintain that position.
If you'd like to talk to us more about how we've used our brand to grow our business, we'd love to chat, do get in touch with us. Alternatively, we've also been invited to talk about our brand success at a seminar taking place in early October, hosted by IV.Q Branding & Design – details below – we'd love to see you there!
IV.Q Branding & Design – 'The importance of visual identity within your brand'
Thursday 1 October at 3pm
The Cross Keys Centre
36 Erith High Street
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What are the benefits of double brick construction?
Perceptions builds all their homes double brick construction and use brick on both Ground Floor and Upper Floors.
Do I have to pay any additional money if I want to make changes to a design?
At Perceptions, we pride in the fact that every home we build is custom built. Our Design and Building Consultants all come with a background of design experience and will sit with you to ensure that the home we are designing is perfect for you. There are no charges to alterations from our designs or starting right at the beginning of the design process and making additional changes along the way.
We live and breathe the details that deliver immaculate results but also reflect the original vision for every new home.
Read more about the custom build process here.
What is included in my Perceptions home?
Our specification aims to offer clients the ultimate building experience. At Perceptions, we design for you – because we believe great design is all in the details.
Perceptions delivers a superior level of quality both inside and out. View our Luxury Inclusions in each home we build.
What is Pre Construction?
Pre Construction involves all the tasks that need to be completed in order to get your home prepared, ready for construction to begin on your lot of land. This includes all the ins and outs from signing your Preliminary Works Agreement, obtaining any necessary developer and government approvals, drafting of plans, final costings, going through your Prestart and colour selections and also finalising formal finance approvals.
During this process, your designated Contract Administrator will be there with you through this part of your building journey.
What is included in my Interior Design Consultation?
Prior to your Prestart Meeting, you will meet with our Interior Design Consultant, Emma. Emma will be there helping you select your external colour schemes, tile selections and cabinet selections. Emma is here to guide you through these selection items, offering professional advice to ensure that your style is brought to life in your new home.
What are site works?
Site works describe the work required on your building site to prepare it for your home to be built. It involves all the work that is carried out on site that doesn't directly involve building your house. Site works can consist of earthworks, footings, site classification, retaining walls, local government authority requirements, coastal provisions, Bushfire Attack Levels etc. Not all those listed above will be needed in your site works, however, Perceptions works with you to explain each line item of site works to ensure that all costs are looked at up front for no hidden surprises later down the track for your build.
Your Building and Design Consultant will allow a site works allowance and are subject to the receipt of the engineer's report and the feature survey.
What Does it mean by Lifetime Structural Guarantee?
When you build with Perceptions, you receive a Lifetime Structural Warranty on your new home. For the lifetime of your occupancy, we guarantee the structure of the works to give you peace of mind.*
What is a Prestart Meeting and how does it work?
Your Prestart meeting is where you will meet your Contract Administrator at our office to finalise colours and products to be included in your new custom built home. This is one of the most exciting steps of your building journey where you are able to bring your style and individuality into the interior design of your home.
For your Prestart Meeting, please allow 2 -3 hours to go through the signing of your contract documentation, explanation of plans and finalising your product and colour selections. To prepare for your Prestart Meeting, you will meet with our Interior Design Consultant for your complimentary one on one meeting and also go through your client portal to go through your selections.
What is a Variation?
If you wish to make any changes to your contract document once you have signed your Preliminary Works Agreement, this is noted as a 'variation'. These are written up in order to amend your plans.
What is Practical Completion?
You have reached Practical Completion when all construction works on your new home are complete. You will then have a Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) with your Site Supervisor to go through the home prior to key handover.
*Terms & Conditions and exclusions apply. The warranty is provided in addition to any warranty or guarantees imposed by law and in particular the guarantees implied by Australian Consumer Law. This specific warranty is non-transferrable and applies only to the Proprietor's occupancy. Contact Perceptions for further details. You will also be supplied with full details of the warranty as part of our contracting process.


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Odour Monitor Annual Report 2017
The 41 eNoses currently installed around the Port were purchased by Port of Amsterdam and the Province of North Holland in 2015 in order to learn more about the sources that can potentially prompt complaints about odour. The North Sea Canal Area Environment Agency monitors eNoses and publishes an annual report (in Dutch) containing its findings.
Main findings
- The eNoses detected elevated odour concentrations a total of 419 times in 2017. Nearly 80% of these reports (more than 330 red alerts) were emitted by five eNoses.
- Virtually no elevated signals were detected near the Port's residential section.
- The top 5 eNoses detected elevated concentrations mainly in the mornings (between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.) and evenings (between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays).
- The red alerts were detected mainly in the immediate vicinity of cargo terminals for fuels (near the Amerikahaven port and the Usselincxhaven, Jan van Riebeeckhaven and Petroleumhaven ports).
- The peaks detected may be caused by either vessels (e.g. due to cargo and pressure equalisation) or businesses (e.g. various process emissions, regular business operations, etc.). One of the reasons the majority of elevated signals were detected in these port basins is that eNoses react strongly to volatile components such as oil and fuel and less strongly to waste and foodstuffs. A second explanation is that these eNoses are located near the oil terminals, where large quantities of products are transhipped.
- The eNoses located on the banks of the North Sea Canal in the Western Port Area detect fewer red alerts. One exception is the ZD-03 eNose, which is located relatively close to the main odour sources in the area and which is triggered when the wind blows in from the southeast or west.
- A total of 121 complaints about odour were registered in the Western Port Area in 2017. In 74 of these cases, the North Sea Canal Area Environment Agency was able to establish which companies caused the odour; in the other cases, it was unable to do so with any degree of certainty.
The findings contained in the 2017 Annual Report indicate that a number of issues could be investigated more closely. The North Sea Canal Area Environment Agency is to examine the elevated eNose signals detected outside office hours this year. It also plans to investigate how odour complaints from local residents can be linked to the eNose alarm system more effectively.
Expanded network
The Province of North Holland will be installing 46 eNoses along the North Sea Canal and Amsterdam Rhine Canal in 2018, so as to also be able to monitor the degassing of barges in transit. Degassing for vessels in transit has been banned in North Holland Province since 2017.
The current eNose network consists of 39 static and two mobile eNoses. Several Port-based companies also operate their own eNoses. The eNose network is a learning system: increasing the number of odours recognised by the eNoses and entering these odours in the database helps to create a growing body of knowledge of the various odours in the area.


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What great day at the North Shore for our Special Edition Strandtisch.
First we spent some time at the beach fellowshipping,
meeting new people, Stand Up Paddle Boarding and just having a Good ole Hawaiian Time!
After Harald treated us for a Garden Party at his house, which really topped off the evening. It was well worth the drive.
(If anyone wants to stay there sometimes, it has a wonderful Vacation Rental space upstairs.)
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Dhampus Landruk Village Trek rout is also an entry to Annapurna Conservation Area. The place also serves as one of the main entry points to Annapurna Base Camp and to other trekking trails of Annapurna area. The trip to Dhampus village, one of the paradises of Nepal, begins from Phedi village, nearly a 15 minutes drive from gorgeous lakeside city of Pokhara. The overwhelming elevation differences between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges make Dhampus peaks a very vantage spot to observe the mountains with Tukuche Peak-6920m and Dhaulagiri-8167m enormously close to you.
Tukuche Peak-6920m and Dhaulagiri-8167m enormously close to you.


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2 patient evaluations for Massage Therapy with a side effects rating of Mild
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Jul 16, 2010 (Started Feb 27, 2008)
EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
Side effectsMild
BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage: 30 min Weekly
Advice & Tips: I started taking one hour massages, but the long time just wore me out for the rest of the day. So I moved to 1/2 hour and she does only the upper part of my body in that half hour. That seems to be where the tension is strongest and it has helped me a lot the rest of the day. When she massages my face, this releases much of the drainage material and has helped my allergies, together with the Nasal Rinse I use daily. This is the first really effective allergy relief I have had since I was a little girl.
Cost: $100-199 monthly
Jul 9, 2010 (Started Feb 27, 2008)
EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
Side effectsMild
BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage: 30 min Weekly
Advice & Tips: Getting someone to drive me to a massage therapist once a week is not easy, but it is worth the effort. Keeps my upper body muscles relaxed and I don't hurt so much around my neck and back. I didn't expect the therpist to massage my face for my allergies, but relaxing the face muscles with a message plus a nasal rinse each morning has stopped the incessant sneezing and itching during the pollen season. A splendid gift! Part of a weekly routine that keeps my P.D. managable.
Cost: $100-199 monthly
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EffectivenessMajor (for muscle spasms)
Side effectsMild (uncomfortable)
BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage: 60 min Weekly
Advice & Tips: Please consider trying Myo Fascial Release. My new Neurologist wasn't even sure that I had Parkinsons, until she moved my limbs. Myo fascial stretches and releases the fascia around our muscles. I truly feel that my PT Specialist has slowed the progression of my Parkinsons. He stretched out my neck more so that I eliminated any swallowing restrictions. My neck is now in allignment with my body!!
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: uncomfortable
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Reflected Best Self
Common Theme Examples Given Possible Interpretation
Hard Working I am restless until I complete my pending task. I used to complete all my assignments projects within deadlines during engineering. I also adhere to my study/work schedule. I am ready to stretch to the limits of my capabilities for completing the job. I usually want to complete all my assignments before time. I am not a person who works well with deadlines. I am really focussed and like to plan my thing. I don't hesitate to walk the extra mile to get the job done.
Trustworthy People can say whatever they feel like and I am open to feedback. I also give honest feedback to my friends so that they can improve upon their weaknesses and people expects me …show more content…
I, now, know what I am when I am at my best and I also know the areas where there is huge scope for improvement. Analysing the past and gearing up for future will go a long way in helping me to succeed in all my future


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Future Electronics Wins 2018 Demand Creation Distributor of the Year Award from Abracon
Future Electronics - Friday, June 21, 2019.
Submitted by Martin H. Gordon.
Montreal, Canada (prsync) June 21, 2019 - Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, recently won Abracon's 2018 Demand Creation Distributor of the Year Award at EDS in Las Vegas.
"We appreciate the recognition from Abracon of our demand creation efforts" said Mark Teskey, Supplier Development Manager at Future Electronics. "It demonstrates our commitment to the strong partnership between our organizations."
Abracon (http://bit.ly/2XSfl8I) is a leading global manufacturer of frequency control, timing, synchronization, RF, connectivity and power components. The award recognizes Future's industry-leading achievement among Abracon's distributors, and demonstrates Future's close alignment with Abracon's values of customer support, technical expertise and integrity.
For more information, visit www.futureelectronics.com http://bit.ly/2Zrw5nm
About Future Electronics
Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, recognized for providing customers with global supply chain solutions, custom-tailored engineering services and a comprehensive suite of passives and semiconductor products. Founded by Robert Miller in 1968, Future Electronics has over 5,500 employees and operates in 169 offices in 44 countries around the world. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with a unified IT infrastructure that delivers real-time inventory availability and access to customers. With the highest level of service, the most advanced engineering capabilities, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world, Future's mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For more information, visit www.futureelectronics.com http://bit.ly/2Zrw5nm.
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514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
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About Future Electronics
Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide, with an impressive reputation for developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions. For more information, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.
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10 Jan Menorca Film Festival 4th edition will be on 15-20th July 2019
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The Menorca Film Festival announce that its 4th edition will be between 15 and 20th July 2019.
We also want to inform you all that Malta will be our special guest in this edition. We will include films and shorts from Malta, and we will welcome their professionals of cinema.
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J.R. Ackerley's My Father and Myself
Dave Madden
I might never write a memoir. Looking into the murk of one's past and seeing in there a story to tell has always seemed a kind of magic to me, like the Wicked Queen's conjuring from her mirror on the wall a soothsayer to tell her, for certain, what's what. I grew up white and middle-class in the suburbs to parents who worked jobs and are still together. I had no accent, no noteworthy heritage, no local cuisine, no troubled siblings, no friends who died. I got good grades and did extracurriculars. I went to college and then I went to graduate school.
Even I'm not interested in this story; no amount of craft could make it palatable to a stranger.
Trouble, growing up, happened to other people, and when I became a writer and made writer friends, memoir is what other writers got to work on. I'd be an asshole if I wrote here that I envied them their troubles, their lives that they survived and then wrote into to try to understand just how that survival happened. Everybody works from the material they have. But I hope not to be an asshole when I write that I envied them the gifts of attention their memoir projects granted. It's a cliché (also wrong) to say that writing memoir is like therapy, but I've been in therapy long enough now to see how a sustained inquiry into who I've been could only help in my task to understand who I am.
I thought it was something left for other people until I read J.R. Ackerley's My Father and Myself last Christmas. Here's its opening:
I was born in 1896 and my parents were married in 1919. Nearly a quarter of a century may seem rather procrastinatory for making up one's mind, but I expect that the longer such rites are postponed the less indispensable they appear and that, as the years rolled by, my parents gradually forgot the anomaly of their situation.
You can hear the voice. Fussy, prudent. Who says "rather procrastinatory" or "the anomaly of their situation"? Who but a queer would lean so pansily on such Latinate constructions?
This queer. I raise my hand and place myself among those writers who struggle to keep things Anglo-Saxon, the way Ernest Hemingway learned to from Sherwood Anderson, and the way I learned to from reading angry George Orwell in graduate school. I also struggle with Henry James's scenic method, taught as gospel everywhere ever since the Iowa Writers' Workshop opened its doors. My nature is to tell, not show, because the world has always presented itself to be as a problem to be solved through rumination and analysis, not a pageantry of sensory data to be channeled onto the page.
Here, too, I found in Ackerley a fellow traveler. The almost Teutonic literalness of its title gives you an idea of the memoir's focus: Ackerley spends eighteen chapters (plus appendix) looking at his own life and what he knows of the life of his father, to understand not just the nature of their relationship but the nature of their selves. How am I a part of whoever the man my father was? is a central question. Ackerley fought in the Battle of the Somme, and seems among the members of his battalion to've been one of the few survivors. Here's how that gets rendered in chapter seven:
Many of the officers in my battalion were struck down the moment they emerged into view. My company commander was shot through the heart before he had advanced a step. Neville, the battalion buffoon ... was also instantly killed, and so was fat Bobby Soames, my best friend. I had spent the previous evening with him and he had said to me quietly, without emotion, "I am going to be killed tomorrow. I don't know how I know it but I do."
Despite what it says, it's itself not without emotion, the passage. What it is without is an interest in manufacturing emotion by using the tools of narrative. We're given no scene of Bobby and J.R. talking on the eve of battle, no image of his best friend's face looming adumbratively at the end of a chapter. The detail is told at the exact moment, so it feels, it arrives in Ackerley's sorting brain, and in doing this for more than 200 pages, My Father and Myself is the most nonfictive memoir I've ever read.
A memoir that's like a novel except true is no better than a mirror on the wall that won't rank your beauty. That only reflects back to you the face you show to it. If I ever wrote a memoir, I'd want it to tell me something, not show me what it is I can remember. I'm afraid, probably, of narrative. Every time I turn myself into a literary character, with arcs and demonstrable desires, that self becomes even more alien to me. Any idiot can see that writing a memoir is an act of great courage. Keeping myself an essaying narrator has always felt like cowardice. And then I read Ackerley. I might still be a coward, but now I don't feel as lonely.
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Saturday, 9 June 2012
Oxford, River Thames
Oh Goodie! Yellow Boards!
Another early start to get through the locks. This worked quite well until we got to Abingdon Lock when a "plastic" decided to join us and insisted on telling us how we should do it.
Lots of geese at a lock landing.
David decided to moor before Osney Bridge as there was room (instead of getting off the river and onto the canal). There was just room, but the current was pretty fierce.
While in Newbury someone asked me to make a card for their son's wedding. It had to show his motorcycle.
I made a tent card with purple, pearlised paper, cutting a large circle in the front with a die. I covered a sheet of card with patterned paper for the background and stuck down two doily circles, again from dies. I printed off the figures, colouring them in and a photo of the bike and added them to the doilies.
Then I added a green leafy swirl (die cut) and some silk flowers tied with a lilac ribbon. Some lilac pearls were fixed to the other side of the circle and a computer made name ad date added to the bottom right hand corner.
I then checked the brief again which specifically said it was for their son - so not actually a wedding card and this was a bit too OTT. So it was back to the drawing board....
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Know where you stand.
It's important to dedicate time into looking at your financial performance on a regular basis and to make sure that you are keeping up with industry benchmarks. In this eBook you'll find a worksheet with all the formulas you'll need to compare your practice against others around the country. Also included are some tips and tricks on how to meet those industry benchmarks.
By going through this ebook and calculating metrics like Gross Revenue per Patient, New Patient Growth per Year, and Chair Costs, you will be able to catch inefficiencies or revenue losses as early as possible.
8 Benchmarks ODs Need to Monitor in Their Practice from VisionWeb


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This Sunday we conclude our series journeying through Song of Solomon. What a fantastic time we have had so far going through the series. If you want to listen to previous talks, click here…
The Talk coming this Sunday is going to be pretty unique. Today as I have been writing the talk there has been a worship song in my heart all day. I want to share with you today the song on Spotify 'You Won't Relent' it is a beautiful song and has some lyrics that will be intertwined with the message this weekend. Have a listen and I hope it blesses you.
"Set me as a seal upon your heart,as a seal upon your arm.For love as fierce as death,jealousy is fierce as the grave.Its flashes are flashes of fire,the very flame of the LORD.Torrential rain cannot quench this love,neither can floods drown it!"– Song of Solomon 8:6&7 – adapted by Andy
"Set me as a seal upon your heart,
as a seal upon your arm.
For love as fierce as death,
jealousy is fierce as the grave.
Its flashes are flashes of fire,
the very flame of the LORD.
Torrential rain cannot quench this love,
neither can floods drown it!"
Sunday we conclude out time journeying into what Rabi Akiva called the Holy of Holies. We are going to end our series exploring its infinite beauty in ways even he, one of the greatest Rabi's of all time, could not have comprehended.
Get in the zone with this amazing worship song from Jesus Culture. See you Sunday.
Pastor Andy
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Steamboat History - Picture Archives
archives of historic pictures, river maps, etc.
- Dan Owen's Boat Photo Museum
Dan Owen is a collector of boat photos, towboats and Gulf area costal tugboats. He's also selling his photos.
- Guntersville Police Dpt. Photo Gallery
Guntersville, AL, Police Department has a beautiful collection of old pictures, many river and steamboat related.
- Historic Maps
collection of great historic maps
- History of steamboats in pictures from 1645-1809
German website with pictures about the invention of steamboats from 1645 until 1809. Included are pictures of the replica of the Clermont.
- Inland Riverboats Photograph Collection
Huge onlie photo collection of historic riverboats and steamboats, provided by the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
- Library of Congress historic pictures archive
photo archive of the Library of Congress (search for "steamboat", "stern wheeler", "side wheeler")
- Maps of Alabama
Historical and contemporary maps of Alabama including maps of the Mississippi and other rivers.
- Ohio Country Public Library
many historic pictures from Wheeling, Ohio
- U.S. Coast Guard - Bouy Tenders
U.S. Coast Guard - River, Inland & Construction Tenders, 1939 - 2000, a historic image gallery.
- UW LaCrosse Historic Steamboat Photographs
The famous University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse steamboat photo collection, making thousands of scans of their picture collection available online.
- Wisconsin Electronic Reader Image Galleries
The University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, is offering a project called Wisconsin Electronic Reader proving a lot of steamboat pictures.
Steamboats.org recommends ...
For river cruises, train journeys and other leisure travel, domestic or international, contact our favorite travel agent, Phyllis Dale. She has the experience you need when planning a vacation.
Note: Phyllis does not book day excursions.


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Cala Civette, much less known than the adjacent Cala Violina, is the real surprise of the Bandite di Scarlino coast. Compared to its famous neighbor, it has a darker brown color sand and retains an even more wild aspect because it is less crowded during the high season and almost deserted during the other months of the year. Often we observe tree trunks carried on the shoreline by the force of the sea and seedlings that sprout among the grains of sand. The dense bush that extends behind the beach is included in a private property (the same as that of the villa with the tower that will be discussed soon) and has recently been surrounded by a hedge to prevent bathers from violating the boundaries of the estate. The water of the creek has the same clarity that can be admired in Cala Violina; the panorama ranges from the promontory of Punta Ala to that of Piombino, with the silhouette of the Elba Island in the background. Cala Civette beach has a length of 420 m and a width of 8 to 20 m; it does not have a toilet and there is no commercial activity.
On the summit of the promontory that closes to the south the cove is the Civette Tower, a medieval watch tower used by the State of Piombino for coastal surveillance. Used until the eighteenth century, during the nineteenth century it underwent important transformations that converted it into a private home. For some years now the Torre Civette estate, which also includes farmland and wooded areas on the surrounding hills, was acquired by a Russian magnate who started renovating the buildings.
Recommended path: from Pian d'Alma car park it is necessary to go on foot or by bike along the wide path of just over 1.5 km that leads to Cala Violina. At the end of the path turn left and take the path that follows the coast to the south for 1 km until you reach Cala Civette. The downhill path leading to the cove requires suitable shoes.
Long path: Cala Civette can also be reached from the hamlet of Portiglioni – Puntone di Scarlino along a path of 5 km along the wide and scenic path that winds from north to south along the coast. From the marina, follow uphill lungomare Giuseppe Garibaldi up to the promontory of Terra Rossa; from here begins the path that continues meeting the Cale di Terra Rossa and Cala le Donne, Cala Martina and finally Cala Violina; you always proceed along the coast and bypassing the promontory until you reach the downhill path that leads to Cala Civette. The route is particularly suitable for those who want to reach Cala Civette by bike enjoying the magnificent panorama.
From Cala Violina: 15′ on foot, 5′ by bike.
From Portiglioni – Puntone di Scarlino: 1 h 30′ on foot, 30′ by bike.
From the beach of Casetta Civinini (Punta Ala): 10′ on foot from the northern limit of the beach.
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James Bond comics
About James Bond comics
James Bond aka Agent 007 works as a spy for the British government. His exceptional skills are highly recognized in the British Secret Service where he quickly earned the 00 rank and became the most professional SIS agent.
Bond is known for his fine taste in wine and ladies. A womanizer, he has loved many women but always abandons them in the end. As he progress from one mission to the other, he gets more and more professional in killing, solving his missions efficiently no matter how dangerous it may be.
James Bond comic book series spawned after its films gained world wide success. Written by Ian Fleming, James Bond also came in graphic novels that were published by DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and other publishers.
James Bond comics resources and useful links
Creator site
Ian Fleming
This is the official website for Ian Fleming, creator of the famous super spy, Agent 007. Read helpful info on Fleming's works, biography, and many others.
Publisher site
DC comics
DC comics reprinted and published the first James Bond comic book, Dr. NO in the US. It was released in 1963 which served as an adaptation to Bond's first film.
Marvel comics
James Bond's 2 issue comics adaptation for the movie For your Eyes Only was published by Marvel comics. They also released James Bond Octopussy comics in magazine format.
Dark Horse comics
Dark Horse published James Bond comics along with a number of Agent 007 miniseries and stand alone stories which ran until 1995.
Movie site
The James Bond movies
James Bond movie profiles, multimedia, statistics and trivia. Also featured are James bond character information, movie soundtracks, and other updates.
Official site
James Bond 007 comics
Agent 007 official page. View James Bond comics information, recent news and updates on James Bond comic books and graphic novels.


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Beginning August 23, fans of the '70s can tune into Better Late Than Never to see Henry Winkler, William Shatner, George Foreman and Terry Bradshaw traipse about Asia in a brand new reality series. They are accompanied by Jeff Dye, one part tour guide and one part awestruck fanboy.
Jeff Dye and William Shatner on their favorite Asian cities
At a recent press event for the show, Winkler, Shatner and Dye discussed the show that follows the five men through Asia for one month as they explore Tokyo, Kyoto, Seoul, Hong Kong, Phuket and Chiang Mai.
Jeff Dye talked about his favorite city, "When I travel, I want it to be different than anything I know... Tokyo is beautiful, but it feels like something I know. And Kyoto felt like nothing I've ever known before… It was rich with tradition."
Shatner also shared the details of his favorite locale on the journey, a hotel in Phuket in Thailand, which was a replica of an ancient castle. "Every detail [was] the same, including, strangely enough, the approach to the castle, to the hotel, which was in the form of a castle, were all rough, rough rocks...
When I asked why would they leave these rough rocks, they said, 'That's the way the actual castle is. In order to warn the inhabitants of the castle the enemy was coming, they had these rough rocks.'"
Henry Winkler's described one of the days that he remembers most fondly from their visit. "I was deeply touched by the children. We went to a village in Thailand where it is the tribe that wears the brass rings… The Long Neck… Being with these children, no language, you could just have this wonderful circle together of communication, non‑verbal."
Henry Winkler and Jeff Dye recall a memorable experience in a temple
On one episode the men visited a holy temple, which only allows cameras on rare occasions.
Jeff Dye spoke about the monk who was their guide. "He was so kind… He was just so respectful of all of us and said, 'This is nice. I want you to see what we do...' He understood when we were trying to be silly, that it wasn't a disrespect to what he's doing. And we made it very clear that it was just humor."
Henry Winkler had a slightly different recollection about the monk, who in his eyes was more of a disciplinarian.
"You sat with your hands together and your thumbs touching… But if you moved, if you laughed, he would walk up and down, barefoot, and then he would come, he would bow, you bowed, and then he had, not a ruler, but a mile‑long double stick that he asked you to bow and stay there, and he would pound your back, like you were Kobe beef." Winkler continued, "Finally I asked him if I could make a donation to the temple, would he stop hitting me." Dye interject, "He just hit you more."
William Shatner and Jeff Dye on what they learned during 'Better Late Than Never'
While the viewers of Better Late Than Never get an insight into the five men traveling through Asia, they admitted to discovering things about themselves and each other.
For Jeff, experiencing other cultures took the comedian out of his comfort zone. He stated, "I learned being uncomfortable is how you grow. Every show I've done has just been fun, and I just get to be a silly goofball.But for this I was in a place I don't know anything about. I didn't know, obviously, the language, or any of that stuff, so that was uncomfortable."
William Shatner discovered the depth of his co-star George Foreman who he described as "the most remarkable." Shatner described Foreman's personal history, "The evolution of a street kid to somebody who I think of as the essential Buddha.
He emanates the rays of wisdom and kindness and beauty and singleness of purpose and knowledge of who he is and what he does. He's a remarkable human being now evolved into it."
To follow Winkler, Shatner, Dye, Foreman Bradshaw on this journey and hear even more incredible stories tune into Better Late Than Never on August 23 at 10 p.m. EST / 9 p.m. CST on NBC.


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Drawing #46
Pen and watercolor
The Daily Paintworks challenge this week is about spring. Even though it's autumn in this part of the world these wildflowers come to mind when I think about spring....they are scattered along the side of the path. This is another part of the Estuary walkway where I often walk in the mornings...nice!!


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Adam DesJardin | August 20, 2015
While testing the Maven build scripts I shared in my previous post, I found a few issues while…
Adam DesJardin | August 06, 2015
When looking at updating our Ant based build and deployment scripts for 12c I decided to try out the new Maven plugins to see if we could achieve an equal level of functionality.
Adam DesJardin | July 29, 2015
A new feature in SOA Suite 12c is composite lazy loading. This feature allows the components, WSDLs, and XSDs for a composite to be loaded as needed instead of at startup.
Adam DesJardin | October 14, 2014
In SOA Suite 12c, the model for
Adam DesJardin | September 22, 2014
One new feature in SOA Suite 12c I had not seen anyone discuss yet is partition level security.
Adam DesJardin | September 09, 2014
When working with a colleague on a sample SOA 12c project recently I noticed a change in 12c that I had not seen mentioned anywhere yet.