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Vancouver, situated in Western Canada, is the best place to start with, as one can get the experience of both worlds in this city. Be it the city life or a peaceful trip to understand nature, Vancouver is one destination which provides you all. In our guide for the best things to do in Vancouver, we will explore some of the most popular activities one can do while they are in Vancouver.
"Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better".Albert Einstein
The moderate and mild climatic conditions make this place more comfortable for the tourists. With mild summers and temperatures rarely below freezing point in winters, one can enjoy every season in this city. So now let's dive in and find the top things to do in Vancouver.
- A walk towards nature- Stanley Park
Fresh grass, chirpy birds, Majestic trees, Pacific Dolphins and an English Bay. If this is how you want to start your morning on the first day of your trip there is no better option than Stanley Park. Not only it provides you with aesthetic pleasure but with its refreshing air and cool weather, this park has got to be in your bucket list. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Vancouver and is one of the things to see while you are in Vancouver, Canada.
Top 4 things to do when you are in Stanley Park
- One can always go for leisure cycling along the sideways while enjoying the view of the English Bay by renting out cycles which is easily available. It will not only help your mind to attain peace but also help your body feel refreshed and healthy.
- The other best way to have fun and enjoy the serenity of the place is to go for a walk in the woods and explore the 27 km forest trails. And who knows you might find an Exotic animal or bird there. You can also meet the local residents there and talk to them and learn about the history of the place. Localities there are usually warm and welcoming in nature. It will allow you to broaden your perspective about the world and give a better understanding of the place.
- You can always stop by at the Teahouse in Stanley Park for some great brunch. With amazing service and great quality food, you will be bound to visit this place again. A Chicken Caesar salad and seafood is a must-have in this restaurant.
- Peaked Pies is another restaurant you can visit if you are in the right mood to have pies. This restaurant is acclaimed for making the best pies. Besides providing a comforting ambiance it is also pocket-friendly. Early mornings or evenings are the best time to visit this place and according to activities you take up one can spend ½ a day here.
- Science world
You do not have to be a science geek to have fun in Vancouver Science museum. With life-changing experiences and jaw-dropping live shows, this museum will not only make you travel through time but will leave you spellbound. Indulging and interactive, designed especially for little ones it promises you won't mind spending some dollars here. Located at Science World at TELUS World of museums, it will take up to 6-7 minutes from Downtown. Ideal for little ones they can learn while they play.
The 1 thing you do not want to miss while in Science World
- Indulge in watching OMNIMAX films which are the largest screen in the whole world! With the right sound system and a five-story screen display, this is just another world experience. Be sure to book your tickets before leaving to avoid the crowd and be aware of its closed on Mondays.
Late evenings and night shows are the best recommended. One can spend 3-4 hours without getting bored for a minute.
- Shopping Spree- Robson and Alberni Street
It is difficult to take a trip to Vancouver and resist the temptations of shopping. Vancouver is the most ethical diversified city and has 40% of its population from immigrants, which makes shopping here more fun.
One of the best things to do in Vancouver Canada is to shop in Robson street and Alberni street. From high-end luxurious brands to traditional goods, everything can be found in this place.
It boasts of international brands like Zara and Gucci while they also have local inexpensive goods. Whether you are looking for fashion or home décor, be it for gifting, personal use or as a token for memory, you can get everything here under one roof irrespective of the season.
This has got to be on the top list for shopping as it can cater to all your needs while you can also enjoy some lip-smacking food from local restaurants. Depending on interests and the budget constraints one can shop all day long but afternoon time is ideal for shopping here.
- Grouse Mountain hiking
5 Fun activities you can do while in Grouse Mountains in 1 day
It's time to fly high and make some incredible memories! Grouse mountain ranks in the top 10 destinations for tourists, with year-round services, this resort has ample of fun activities to keep you engaged and thrilled.
#1 Riding over the clouds
As it is rightly said, " It takes seconds to create best experiences". Here you need 480 seconds of your life to reach a height of 1250 m above the city and surrender yourself to the scenic view of the charming city. Yes, Sky riding is one such activity will which literally take you to the top!
#2 Lifetime experiences
Paragliding, skiing, night skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding. These are just a few examples of what awaits you in the top of this mountain.
Depending on the season, you can combine activities of your choice and create your whole new unique experience. While skiing, snowboarding and skating is something you can enjoy during winters. Disc golf, paragliding, Chairlift rides, and family entertainment programs are something one can enjoy during spring or fall.
#3 Eye of the Wind- Don't miss the unmissable
One of the best stuff to in Vancouver is to visit the unmissable 'Eye of the Wind', it is the only working air turbine in the world with an elevator. With 360 observation pod, one can view jaw-dropping view of the city and the mountains and the greenery beyond it. You can also take pictures which will surely serve you for a lifetime.
#4 Wildlife and beyond
This mountain also provides a deeper insight into the wildlife. With shows and fun programs, you can not meet the wildlife in a secure environment but also learn about them.
#5 Best Dining experience
While dining is something very casual, have you ever imagine how it may feel to dine at the top of a mountain? Well, now you not only get the best food and dining services but also a view which is hard to beat. Secured in the top of the mountain there is an ample number of cafes and restaurants which provide the best dining experience ever. With a cool breeze and pleasurable scenic view, it's a whole new feeling to dine with the clouds.
- Gastown and its history
One cannot call its trip to Vancouver complete without visiting Gastown. There is no particular touristy place to visit in Gastown as the whole place is a delight for Gastown.
Be it just a coffee in a café in Gastown it will give you the best taste and experience and this is because of the ambiance of this place. And yet there is so much one can do here.
Places you will regret if you do not visit in Gastown
Visit the Steam Clock glass, Gassy Jack or the Cacao 70 dippery, Flat Iron building the list is never-ending.
If you are interested in knowing the history of this wonderful place take a walking guide and just escape into a whole new realm of this world. With engaging guides, you will not only learn about the historical truth but also the deep dark secrets of this place. At least one whole day is required to visit all the popular places and enjoy great food!
In conclusion, Vancouver is a one-stop destination for all your needs. Be it a solo trip or with a family, Vancouver has ample of tourist destinations which can be enjoyed by everyone. If you want to make the most out of your trip visit it during May as the weather is pleasant. Also, the duration of your ideal trip should at least be for 4 nights and 5 days, if you want to enjoy to your fullest.


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- GCF Task Force
From the Amazon to California
In a recent letter published in the Sacramento Bee, the President of the Coordinating Group of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (COICA), Edwin Vazquez, highlights the importance of engaging indigenous communities in efforts to conserve tropical forests -- something he notes is already occurring within the Governors' Climate and Forests (GCF) Task Force. The commentary was published following a visit by Pope Francis to GCF Task Force member Madre de Dios, Peru, where the Pope highlighted the threats facing local communities in the Amazon.
Mr Vasquez has participated alongside representatives from indigenous peoples groups from Latin America and Southeast Asia in the GCF Task Force's Global Working Group on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities, which has convened 6 meetings and events since 2016 to advance dialogue and partnerships between state and provincial governments and local and indigenous communities. Mr Vasquez's full letter can be read here.


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The local agent for our in-dash unit had arranged with the Sydney supplier to have parts shipped to Adelaide and those parts were expected to arrive today. We contacted the agent early only to learn that there had not yet been a delivery. We would call again later in the morning.
Whilst waiting to call, "He" arranged a wheel alignment with a local Bridgestone Service Centre. Last time we had an alignment done was to the Iveco (Winnebago motorhome) and that cost close to $250.00. The cost today, $49.00, and they managed to straighten our steering wheel. We called the agent again just before lunch only to learn that there had still not been a delivery. The spare parts finally arrived just before 2:00pm so "He" headed across to the other side of the city.
Russell from "Electric Brake Specialists" is the Adelaide agent for our in-dash unit. He basically dropped everything to look at our car and managed to locate the fault to a bad connection. We cannot speak highly enough of the service that he provided to us.
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WASHINGTON — President Obama will use the power of his office to try to jump-start long-stalled "smart-gun" technology that could eventually allow only the owner of a firearm to use it, the White House announced Friday.
Over the opposition of gun rights groups, he also vowed to push ahead with a new federal policy giving the F.B.I. access to more mental health records of some Social Security recipients to better flag people who might be banned from buying a gun.
The dual moves expand on a series of steps that a tearful Mr. Obama pledged to take in January to confront gun violence with or without Congress, which has offered stiff opposition to broader gun control measures.
But the steps announced Friday generated objections not only from usual opponents like the National Rifle Association, but also from some police groups, which raised safety concerns about officers' using untested smart guns in real-life situations.
The administration stopped short of mandating the use of smart guns by federal agencies but said it saw promise in committing more federal money and attention to a technology that has evolved in fits and starts over more than two decades.
The idea behind the smart-gun technology is to limit the use of a firearm to its owner, through personalized identifiers like a biometric sensor on the gun grip, a ring sensor worn by the owner or a digital pass code entered on a wristband.
Advocates see the technology as a way of stopping criminals from using stolen guns — or children from accidentally shooting themselves or others. Just this month, the nation saw nine accidental shootings in one week involving children as young as 2 years old.
But despite millions of dollars in federal grant money awarded to gun manufacturers and researchers, no commercially viable smart gun has emerged, officials said.
In New Jersey, lawmakers passed a 2002 law requiring that guns be "smart" once they have been available on the market for three years. That three-year countdown has never been started in part because of pressure from gun rights activists on manufacturers not to develop the technology. Earlier this year, Gov. Chris Christie vetoed a new smart-gun measure.
The latest push was introduced on the White House website Friday, along with a report from the administration's law enforcement agencies on the viability and effectiveness of smart-gun technology. It concluded that the federal government could do more — by making it cheaper for gun manufacturers to bring smart guns to the market and by using the federal government's enormous purchasing power to encourage development.
What You Need to Know About Guns in America
This collection of past Times interactive graphics and explanatory articles focuses on the American gun control debate.
To that end, the Justice and Homeland Security Departments will develop criteria for gun manufacturers that want to sell smart guns to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
The administration will also offer millions more in cash awards and grants to gun manufacturers to encourage development of the technology.
In a post on his Facebook page, Mr. Obama wrote that "as long as we've got the technology to prevent a criminal from stealing and using your smartphone, then we should be able to prevent the wrong person from pulling a trigger on a gun."
James O. Pasco Jr., executive director of the National Fraternal Order of Police, which has more than 330,000 members, said in a telephone interview that he was glad to see that the plan announced by the White House did not mandate the testing of smart-gun technology by law enforcement agencies.
But he said he remained concerned by a renewed push.
"They've been talking about smart guns for 25 years," he said. "But we don't want unproven technology to be tried out on law enforcement officers, who are most likely to be in the line of fire when they need their weapons to work. This is fine if the concept works, but we don't want people going helter-skelter to embrace the latest shiny object."
The Obama administration also posted online Friday a proposed regulation from the Social Security Administration that officials believe could help keep guns out of the hands of people who are not allowed to own a firearm because of mental illness.
A summary of the draft proposal said the Social Security Administration would identify people who receive disability payments because of mental impairment or because they are not competent to handle their own affairs, and would provide information on them to the Justice Department four times a year to include in the F.B.I.'s gun-purchase review system. The Social Security Administration would also notify those people — thought to total about 75,000 — that they are banned from buying or possessing a firearm under federal law.
Advocates for the mentally ill say that those with mental illnesses would be unfairly stigmatized even though they account for only about 4 percent of all incidents of gun violence.
The National Rifle Association, meanwhile, said that both the Social Security plan and the push for smart-gun technology were unwarranted "distractions" by an administration intent on imposing more restrictions on gun ownership.
"President Obama's obsession with gun control knows no bounds," said Jennifer Baker, a spokeswoman for the N.R.A.'s lobbying arm.
Mr. Obama signaled that he would take steps on the smart-gun technology and firearms purchases by Social Security recipients in January, when he announced a series of executive actions that also expanded background checks for some gun purchases and improved the tracking of stolen weapons.
The president said he was forced to act on his own authority out of frustration after Congress stymied him in trying to enact broader gun control measures. In 2013, he failed to convince Congress to pass a universal background check requirement even after the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn, and other mass shootings.


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I have no idea about this, Upon reaching home after visiting Homedec 2008 exhibition at KLCC on Saturday, someone put it in my bedroom. I nearly ter'tripped' it…
J.K. 🙂 it's my new toy, AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D, manufactured in 1995 by nikon corp.
Some of the information bout this lens:-
Focal Length • 35mm
Maximum Aperture • 2.0
Minimum Aperture • 22
Autofocus • Yes
AF-S (Silent Wave Motor) • No
Compatible Format(s) • FX, DX, FX in DX Crop Mode, 35mm Film
Distance Information • Yes
Super Integrated Coating • Yes
Minimum Focus Distance • 0.85 ft. (0.25m)
Maximum Angle of View • 62
Lens (Elements) • 6
Lens (Groups) • 5
Maximum Reproduction Ratio • 1:4.2
• 2.5×1.7in. (Diameter x Length)
• 65×44.5mm (Diameter x Length)
Weight • 7.2oz. (205g)
Mount Type • Nikon F-Bayonet
Accepts Filter Type • Screw-on
Filter Size • 52mm
Lens Attachment Size • 52mm
Supplied Accessories • 52mm front lens cap, rear lens cap
some of the snapshot. i think i am going to love this lens.. 🙂
Picture straight from camera, only resize and level.
Same goes here, no PP just resizing,
Insanely shallow DOF. Notice that part of N word is already blur out of focus. I must be very careful now and try to composed properly otherwise shot will look silly rather than artistic. I think it's critical for 35, not 50 to consider DOF.
i promise to my wife, no more new toys until next year (psst : thank goodness we're already in December)


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Sincuidados, located at Pima Road and Jomax in north Scottsdale, is a guard gated community of custom homes. Home for sale in Sincuidados are all located on acre plus sized lots and offer great area views - mountains and/or city lights.
The styles of these custom homes in Sincuidados offer such a variety - you're sure to find one to suite your lifestyle.
If you want luxury Scottsdale living within the security of a guard gated community, Sincuidados may be the where you'll find your next home. For your private viewing of any of these great Scottsdale homes, please call me.
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Superintendent Cary Matsuoka announced the selection of the new principal of Adams Elementary School, Kelly Fresch. Fresch currently serves as the Principal of Guin Foss Elementary School at Tustin Unified School District in Tustin, Calif. Her contract begins July 1, 2017.
The selection of Fresch as the new principal of Adams Elementary school followed a competitive and collaborative recruitment process comprised of Adams Elementary school parents, teachers, staff and district officials.
"Principals serve as the educational leader and chief administrator of their school," said Matsuoka. "Fresch's 22 years of educational and administrative experience is a natural fit for Adams Elementary School. Her successful leadership in building teams and integrating technology while cultivating a diverse and positive school culture is what set her apart during the recruitment process."
Fresch holds a master of arts degree in Educational Leadership and Administrative Services Credential from Azusa Pacific University. She received a multiple subject teaching credential from the California State University of Fullerton and a bachelor of arts degree in Communication from San Diego State University. She completed a Spanish immersion program from the International University for Language in Cuernavaca, Mexico and has dedicated her life to working with children.
"I am excited to join Santa Barbara Unified School District, and specifically, Adams Elementary School," said Fresch. "It is an honor to be a part of a school that has a reputation of fostering community around a love of education. I look forward to ensuring that each and every child at Adams feels valued and has opportunities to reach their true and full potential. I bring a sense of passion for education and will model what I expect of others, that is to always be kind, thoughtful, giving and understanding."
Fresch is a godmother to three children, and served as a Big Sister with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation for 8 years, as well as a Board Member for the Tustin Public Schools Foundation. She grew up in Orange county and values living a healthy lifestyle whether that is running every day, reading or taking opportunities to travel and relax on the beach.
About Adams Elementary School:
Adams Elementary School opened its doors on September 14, 1954. The elementary serves students in preschool through 6th grade. It is located in Santa Barbara's Northside between the community golf course and the Earl Warren Showgrounds. Adams teachers and staff provide a challenging academic program for all students, with additional support in English language development, speech, vocal and instrumental music, art, library, computer literacy, Gifted and Talented Education, and special education. Adams was an early adopter of digital literacy and learning materials, a 1:1 ipad pilot school and offers families a Montessori program of choice education alternative.


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Every child looked so smartly dressed this year in school, thanks to their free school uniform voucher, that we decided to do it again for next academic year!
Thank you to all our parents and carers who supported school by ensuring your child was in full school uniform every day this year - it really has made a difference to their attitude to learning.
By now every pupil in Primary and every student in Secondary should have received their voucher, from School, which entitles them to a free school uniform for next academic year.
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London: For the First or Tenth Time Visitor
Recently I was speaking to a colleague about a potential vacation that might include a couple of nights in London, and she asked me if I ever get tired of going to London. My answer was quick and easy – nope. We've all heard the famous snippet of the Samuel Johnson quote "…when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life…" and I couldn't agree more. Whether it's your first time to London, or your tenth, there are some things in London that never get old…Seeing the Icons
What do Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's, and Buckingham Palace have in common? They're all structures I want to see every time I hit the city. Gorgeous architecture and historic importance aside, they're all true icons of London and the perfect backdrop for a picture you know you're dying to post on your favorite social media platform. Feeling Enlightened at the Museums
The choices seem never ending in London, and their benefit is two-fold: an inside escape in case of poor weather, and even better, they're free! I always pick at least one museum to pop into, even if just for a few minutes. There's a museum for everyone, but the mainstays focus on art and history:
For Art Lovers
- The National Gallery, my favorite, where you'll find masterpieces by the greats of many different eras (pretty much everything in Room 43 is my favorite piece here)
- The National Portrait Gallery, around the corner from the National Gallery and often dismissed but worthy of a visit
- Tate Britain, located a 10-minute walk along the river from Big Ben & The Houses of Parliament, and home to the national collection of British art plus pieces from international artists (my favorite piece is Ophelia by Sir John Everett Millais)
- Tate Modern, home to a large collection of modern and contemporary art
- Victoria & Albert, or the V&A as it's known to most, is an art and design museum that also frequently has special fashion exhibits
For History Buffs
- British Museum, packed full of art and artifacts from around the globe
- National History Museum, particularly fun for families traveling with younger kids
Going for a Stroll
London has a super-easy public transportation. It's almost ridiculous how easy it is to use their subway system, officially called The Underground and unofficially called The Tube by most. Good thing, too, because London is a rather large city and sometimes the two places you want to see are not that close to each other. That said, leave time for walking! There are lovely routes along both sides of the River Thames, and many walking paths in Hyde Park, Green Park, and St James's Park. Or pick a neighborhood, like Mayfair, Covent Garden, or Belgravia and just wonder – some of my best finds while traveling have been things I just stumbled upon while on a walk that had particular destination.
Eating and Drinking EVERYTHING
I don't know about you, but when I travel my days are pretty much figuring out what I'm going to eat or drink next. There are literally thousands of pubs in greater London, and some of the names are pretty entertaining. Popping into a pub for a pint of anything instantly makes me feel like a local. And nothing brings out my inner English-ness than a cuppa tea. You can have a no frills cup at any of the plentiful coffee shops, stop by a bakery for a proper pot of tea, or book a full service Afternoon Tea at any of the stunning 5* hotels. I recommend B Bakery, the cutest tea house on a corner between Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square. The décor inside is all things girly but without going over the top, with plush chairs, whimsical yet chic murals, and a counter full of gorgeous sweets. There are almost 20 different teas to try, served to you in beautiful mismatched china. You can order a full afternoon tea, or just enjoy a pot and a scone. When you're hungry there is no shortage of options. As one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, London offers food for any palate. I always have room for dessert, and my go-to is Ben's Cookies.


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About Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a disease known to usually affect people who have a high exposure to asbestos. It is a form of a tumor that affects the stomach and the other abdominal parts of the body, especially the mesothelial cells that are present in an organ. The treatment of this disease depends on early diagnosis and the stage in which the patient is at present. Accordingly suitable treatments may be suggested ranging from surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Types of Mesothelioma
There are basically three types of Mesothelioma that can affect the human body normally, Pleural
Mesothelioma, Peritoneal Mesothelioma and Pericardial Mesothelioma.
Pleural Mesothelioma
It is the most common type which occurs at a high rate. It results in the mesothelial cells dividing abnormally and spreads malignancy to the surrounding areas resulting in complications of the other organs present in the body.In case the Pleural Mesothelioma is not cancerous and malignant it can be removed surgically and is less risky. Whereas in case it turns out to be malignant it becomes very serious and tends to shorten the life expectancy of the patient.
In such cases there is a accumulation of fluid caused due to the tumor in the pleura.As the
pleura starts thickening it reduces the capacity of the lungs and does not enable proper
breathing. As a result of this a patient suffering from Pleural Mesothelioma finds it difficult to
breathe normally. Once the tumor starts spreading outwardly to the chest walls and the ribs,
the patient also experiences chest pains.
Apart from these he also exhibits some common symptoms like cough, fever, tiredness, unexplained weight loss with loss of appetite. Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma is slightly complicated and difficult to achieve compared to the other types.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
It is the second most common type of Mesothelioma found in humans. It occurs usually when the patient is exposed to asbestos and known to affect the peritoneum membrane. Patients suffering from this type of tumor exhibit most of the similar symptoms like those suffering from Pleural Mesothelioma. The symptoms are characterized by abdominal pain and swelling along with fever, loss of weight resulting in fluid accumulation developing around the peritoneum.
The presence of Peritoneal Mesothelioma can be confirmed by conducting a biopsy though X-rays and CT scans can prove to be useful in initial diagnosis. Further a microscopic analysis is done using specialized stains. Treatment may be provided at this stage of diagnosis using a combination of chemotherapy, radio therapy or any other surgical intervention to reduce the amount of the spread of this tumor.
Pericardial Mesothelioma
This type of Mesothelioma is the least common among all the types of Mesothelioma affecting humans. As the name suggests it causes tumor in the pericardial membrane which forms a lining to the heart The symptoms are accompanied by chest pain, chronic cough and a fluid accumulation around the heart, palipitations along with similar symptoms as exhibited in other types of Mesothelioma.
Compared to other types of Mesothelioma it is less life threatening provided it is diagnosed on time with proper surgical intervention.
Treatments generally used for Mesothelioma
– Chemotherapy
– Radiation therapy
– Surgery
Some of the new treatments used in treating Mesothelioma
– Gene Therapy.
– Immunotherapy.
– Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
– Non-chemotherapy drugs like Veglin and Avastin.
Mesothelioma is a serious and a life-threatening disease and an early diagnosis can prevent further complication that can harm the patients. Advanced medical studies are being conducted to find a better solution in curing this dreadful disease. New drugs are being tested and developed and may in the years to come by hopefully an effective treatment should emerge in curing Mesothelioma successfully.


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Why does an incandescent light bulb burn out just as it is switched on instead of while it is glowing?
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An incandescent light bulb has a metallic filament, which is heated to a very temperature when an electric current flows through it. Though most of the radiation emitted is in the infra-red region a small amount of visible light is also radiated.
When an electric bulb is put on, the filament is cold and its resistance is low; as a result a large current passes through the filament. This rapidly heats it up causing a lot of stress.
With age, the quality of a bulb's filament deteriorates and it is thinner in some areas than others. When the bulb is switched on the bulb the thinner areas are heated to very high temperatures suddenly and this multiplies the chances of the filament burning out at these locations.
A third factor that makes a filament more vulnerable to burning out when the bulb is put on is the fact that filaments are created as coils. These act as electromagnets. The initial current makes sections of the filament move due to electromagnetic forces and they rub against each other.
The reasons provided above increase the probability of the filament in a bulb failing when the bulb is switched on rather than when it is glowing steadily.
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Planning for the future
Manager Services, Lee-Anne Brenssell presented at the recent NDS Conference in March. Below is a synopsis of the presentation – Planning for the future.
When an individual or their family seeks the support of Identitywa, we commit to assisting them for as long as we are needed, which could be for short periods of time or for the rest of their life.
Making the decision to engage external support can be reassuring for parents, siblings and perhaps other family members or friends. It can also be a particularly emotional and challenging time and therefore requires great sensitivity and compassion to be shown by Identitywa's staff.
The people seeking to, or already using our services, have varying disability types and medical needs which may have life-limiting implications such as degenerative neurological conditions.
There are also a number of people sharing our homes who are older and are therefore experiencing the health challenges associated with ageing such as the increased prevalence of arthritis, hypertension and heart disease.
An emerging trend in the disability sector is to go even one step further, encouraging discussion with individuals and/or their families about how they want to manage as they move towards the end stages of their life. This Advance Care Planning (ACP) is essentially an ongoing conversation between individuals, families and their health care professionals about values, beliefs, treatment and care options. It has a particular focus on an individual's wishes for future care and what they want should they no longer be able to communicate their decisions.
It is a process underpinned by the principles of supported decision making, which for Identitywa, is integral to how we deliver supports. Ensuring our staff are knowledgeable about the latest research and are also part of the discussions on this issue in the Disability Service sector is vital.
At the biennial WA National Disability Services Conference held in March, Identitywa's Clinical Nurse, Kerry Deakin, and myself were invited to present on a pilot study we had been undertaking. We were co-presenting with Research Fellow with the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, Craig Sinclair, who has also been researching the area of end of life planning. Our study focused on the need to formalise end of life planning for the people we support.
As part of our study, we encouraged people to think about end of life planning, to talk about it, and hopefully make decisions about such things as identifying who they wanted as their dedicated decision maker. Whilst it can be a difficult discussion, it has the potential to reduce stress, anxiety and depression for surviving relatives and friends, and also for our staff who support the individual. Ultimately, this discussion can have a major impact on improving their end of life care.
During his presentation, Craig talked about who needs ACP. He stated that it was important to consider broader social and functional factors such as:
• Is the person expressing concern about his/her current condition or treatment?
• Are there cultural or spiritual factors that might influence the person's wishes for their future care?
• Is the person experiencing difficulties in self-care?
• Is there a general decline in mobility?
• What is the person's social context (e.g. do they live alone with minimal supports)?
Moving forward, we aim to fine-tune our processes and continue to work closely with people to ensure their wishes are respected, known and documented. End-of-life planning and talking about death is part of life, we hope that by raising awareness, having discussions and providing information, positive outcomes will be achieved.
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Seeing What the Thief Saw
San Williams
November 21, 2010
Luke 23:33-43
11-21-2010 Sermon Christ the King Sunday is the last Sunday of the church's liturgical year. It may also be the most problematic Sunday of the church year. For one thing, we Americans don't resonate with kings. In fact, our country was founded in rebellion against a king. We live in a democracy where we elect our leaders, thank you very much. Images of power, invincibility, wealth and privilege cling to the term King like filings to a magnet. For these and other reasons, proclaiming Christ the King is fraught with problems. But as our reading this morning makes clear, these problems do not originate with us. No, they were first heard at a place called the Skull, where Jesus was crucified. Everything that transpired on that Friday seemed to contradict our claim that Jesus is King.
Consider how our reading began. "Two others also, who were criminals, we led away to be put to death with him." You'd think a king would at least merit his own execution. But Jesus was not even given the courtesy of a solo martyrdom. He was simply a last-minute addition to the scheduled crucifixion of two criminals. Jesus' whole life was without distinction. He was born in an animal stable. He lived among outcasts, the poor and despised. True to form, his death was as ignominious as his life. Wouldn't a king stand out, rule from on high, be above the riff-raff? Yet even in death, Jesus was surrounded by the least and the lost, which was the last place you'd expect to find a king.
And what king forgives his enemies and prays for those who abuse him? Yet as the soldiers, the leaders, the authorities led him to his death, he prayed, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Jesus had taught that we should forgive our enemies and do good to those who persecute us. Now even on the cross, Jesus practiced what he preached. Not surprisingly, the soldiers who were around the cross found such behavior totally un-king like. From a soldiers' perspective, a ruler's legitimacy is in direct proportion to the power he is able to command. Kings dispatch armies; kings retaliate when attacked; kings defend themselves and their country. Yet when the soldiers came to arrest Jesus, he offered no resistance. When they beat him, he lifted not a hand in self-defense. Now he hung on a cross, utterly powerless. No wonder the soldiers mocked Jesus. In their view, the suggestion that this crucified Jew could be a king was ludicrous.
Of course, the soldiers weren't the only ones who were having a problem accepting Jesus as some kind of king. Their shouts of derision were joined to those of the leaders and to one of the thieves on the cross. "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" shouted the leaders. "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" cried the soldiers. And one of the criminals who was crucified with Jesus likewise derided him, saying, "Are you not the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" These three taunts at the end of Jesus' life echo the three temptations by Satan at the beginning of his ministry. In both cases, the complaint is basically the same: If you are the Messiah, do something to prove it! The problem all along has been that Jesus doesn't act like the Messiah is expected to act. All the questions, the doubts and out-right rejections that accompanied him during his life are only magnified at his death. Most of those gathered around the cross were full of derision and scorn. They saw a Savior who could not save himself or others, a king who was powerless to rule, God's chosen one who was left to die alone in agony and defeat.
But inexplicably, one man saw something more. The second thief countered the prevailing ridicule and disbelief with penitence and faith. In one sense, this second thief only saw what others saw—a dying man on a cross. He had no information others lacked. Yet he prayed, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." He asked this even though at that moment there was not a shred of evidence that such a kingdom exists, ever has existed, or ever will exit. His request was so abrupt, so out of the blue, so without evidence, that some interpreters have speculated that he must have had some prior knowledge of Jesus back in Nazareth. Or perhaps they had met the night before in Pilate's prison, had talked, and one thing had led to another. Maybe, but these speculations are useless..
What was it that this dying thief saw that so many others could not? I believe that what he saw was love—a love so deep and pure that he wanted only to be included in it. He didn't ask to be saved. He made no plea for Jesus to rescue him from suffering and death. He asked only to be remembered. To be remembered in this sense doesn't mean merely "to think about" or "call to mind." Rather the thief wanted to be re-membered, re-made, re-formed by the love of God that he glimpsed in the bruised and bloodied face of Jesus. When God remembers us, we are taken up with Jesus into the whole redemptive work of God—a work that is largely hidden in suffering. This prayer: "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom" may represent the greatest act of faith in all of scripture.
Most of us tend to see God in the successes of life—when the cancer is cured, the war is won, some danger avoided, when we're well-off and well-fed. We see the hand of God in times of prosperity. But the thief saw something more profound and more needed: He saw the love and power of God in human weakness and limitation. Such seeing by faith alone is what Martin Luther must have meant when he defined a theologian as "one who comprehends the visible and manifest things of God seen through suffering and the cross." Dietrich Bonhoeffer must have seen what the thief saw when, moments before he was martyred, he said, "This is the end, for me the beginning of life." To see light in darkness, hope in despair, love in the midst of the world's brutality; and to believe that this love, in spite of all evidence to the contrary, rules the world and conquers all is the very essence of faith. The thief exhibite3d just such faith, and thus he uttered a prayer that echoed the words of the Psalm: "According to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness' sake, O Lord!" (Psalm 25).
And hearing this, Jesus lifted his wounded head and replied, "Today you will be with me in Paradise." Evoking Paradise on a cross seems as far-fetched as looking for the ocean in the middle of the desert. Paradise originally meant "garden," "park" or "forest." It evokes the idyllic place in the beginning where humans walked in oneness with God and each other. But more than a place—Paradise is a restored relationship with God. And this is what the thief experienced on the cross—forgiveness, love, peace with God.
Friends, today on the Sunday that brings our church year to an end, we make the audacious claim that the crucified Jesus is our King. Such a claim will be met with cries of derision, skepticism and unbelief. Some of the world's skepticism may even reside in your head and mine. Yet when, by God's grace, we look at Jesus through the lens of the second thief, we see One who looks back at us with love—a love so deep that, even in our most hopeless times, we are able to glimpse the dawning of a peace and a joy as calm and refreshing as the garden called Paradise.


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By Clarist Zablan
An Android phone that can be used as a voting machine, a touch-screen ballot, and a paper ballot that allows corrections by covering them with black ink. These are just three of the seven automated election system (AES) solutions presented to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Advisory Council (CAC) during the AES Technology Fair on July 26.
The technology fair was organized to seek AES technologies to be used in the 2019 elections. The CAC will submit their recommendations before August 8.
The poll body may choose between refurbishing the old Precint Count Optical Scanner (PCOS) machines, purchasing new Vote Counting Machines, and/or make use of the technologies presented in the fair, Comelec chairperson Andres Bautista said.
Five of the seven presentors come from local developers, namely Precinct Automated Tallying System (PATAS), Transparent Election System (TAPAT), IP Converge (IPC), Development Bank of the Philippines Data Center, Inc. (DBP DCI), and Arronet Solutions Integrator.
DBP DCI developed a prototype voting system making use of Android phones as voting machines. Votes are sent to two transparency servers, the first receiving directly from the phones and the second sent through QR scanning.
Arronet presented an online voting system that makes use of an electronic ballot. The printed ballot is also stored in a QR code.
IPC, part of the PLDT Group, developed an encryption system named On Your Own Security where the end user can create their own algorithm. They also presented a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Mitigation solution, where they partnered with Continent 8.
PATAS, developed through former Comelec commissioner Gus Lagman, automates the vote canvassing only. Precinct counting is done manually and through a laptop at the same time. Lagman said that in automating precinct counting, transparency is lost.
TAPAT is a voting system developed by Arnold and Angelo Villasanta, where votes are cast on a paper ballot with a red ink, allowing corrections by covering them with black ink.
PATAS and TAPAT were proposed as alternatives to PCOS machines for 2016 elections.
Meanwhile, transnational companies who presented in the fair are Laxton Group and Smartmatic International Corp., who supplied the VCM from the 2016 Elections. Smartmatic presented A4500, an electronic voting machine with a touch-screen ballot.
The Laxton Group presented a voter registration system that involves recording biometrics through fingerprint scanning and camera. They have yet to develop a voting system.


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Café Frieda
Following current public health directives, the Museum is closed to the public March 12–31. This includes Museum galleries, Store, and Café Frieda. Public Programs are suspended through April 30. We appreciate your patience as we work to assist our community in staying safe and healthy!
Relax and enjoy your lunch or dinner with a side of art. Spend some time in our bright and open environment during your workday or take advantage of Seattle's sunny months in the courtyard! Café Frieda is open Tuesday–Sunday 11–4:30 pm, Thursday 11–6:30 pm, and has free wi-fi.
Café Frieda is named in honor of Frieda Sondland (1921-2016), a passionate supporter of the Frye Art Museum who visited every day for many years.
Frye Members receive 10% off all orders! Just present your membership card at the register. May not be combined with other discounts/coupons. Join today!
About Frieda
"My husband used to come to the Frye quite often, especially in the last couple of years of his life. He spent hours looking at the paintings, enjoying every moment … that we came to the museum together makes me feel like I belong to the Museum, that it is part of my family."
~ Frieda Sondland
Café Frieda is named in honor of Frieda Sondland (1921-2016), a passionate supporter of the Frye Art Museum. Frieda was born in Berlin in 1921. In the late 1930s, as the Holocaust began, she and her family were forced to flee Nazi Germany and found refuge in Uruguay. In 1953, Frieda and her husband Günther settled in Seattle. They operated their own dry cleaning and alteration business, Fauntleroy Cleaners, where Frieda established herself as a talented dressmaker and had many grateful customers who became life-long friends.
Later in life, Frieda and Günther moved to First Hill, and visiting the Frye Art Museum became an integral part of their daily life. Like the Museum's founding patrons, Charles and Emma Frye, Frieda and Günther were art enthusiasts, who loved spending hours at the Museum Café discussing the paintings. The couple enjoyed travel, musical events, and being surrounded by their grandchildren and friends.
"I feel great admiration for Charles and Emma Frye. They were a couple who loved people and who left their fortune—not only their paintings but also money—to support the founding of the museum." ~ Frieda
After Günther passed away in 2004, Frieda, who was then in her eighties, continued to visit her favorite Museum for many years, walking a mile nearly every day. Her loyalty earned her a named item on the café menu and an invitation to guest-curate Beloved: Pictures at an Exhibition, an exhibition consisting of her favorite paintings from the Frye Founding Collection. The exhibition celebrated Frieda's dedication to the legacy of Charles and Emma Frye and her devotion to the Museum, which had become a part of her extended family. A resident of Seattle and Mercer Island, for the last twelve years of her life Frieda lived at The Summit at First Hill.
The Museum is grateful to Frieda's family for paying tribute to Frieda and the countless loyal patrons who have helped build a community at the Frye Art Museum.
Café Frieda at the Frye Art Museum was made possible by a generous gift from the Gordon D. Sondland and Katherine J. Durant Family Foundation.
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By Rajiv Jetli and Sebastian de Meel
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the revised 1994 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), carries short- and long-term implications for US companies across many sectors, yet its provisions are likely to impact the industrial manufacturing sector most broadly. In its essence, the agreement preserves the tariff-free access for most goods and services that existed under NAFTA.
The door-stopping 1,809-page, 34-chapter pact is a lot to unpack. Despite its breadth and depth, we try here to tease out some of the key provisions that are likely most impactful to the industrials sector—and what companies ought to consider doing now to get ahead of them. We should also note that USMCA requires the approval of the leaders of the three economies as well as legislative ratification, all expected to take place in 2019, given the current degree of bipartisan support for the agreement.
In a nutshell: USMCA provisions impacting industrials
Boosts regional content One of USMCA's most sweeping provisions hikes the percentage levels of required regional value content (RVC) of goods on passenger and heavy-duty vehicles and their parts as well as on other industrial products such as chemicals, steel-intensive products, glass, and optical fiber.1 For example, the NAFTA content rule stipulates that 62.5% of the net cost of a vehicle must originate in North America; under USMCA, that rises to 75% by 2023. The USMCA also looks to benefit the region's steelmakers for industrial production; automakers will be required to produce passenger vehicles, light trucks, and heavy duty trucks with at least 70% of steel or aluminum produced in Mexico, the US or Canada.
Introduces floor on low wages The USMCA also creates a new "labor value content" provision, requiring for tariff-free treatment, that by 2023, 40% of the content of a passenger vehicle be built by workers earning an average of $16 per hour (far above today's average wage in Mexico of about US$5 /hour).2
Sets tariff relief for Mexico, Canada The pact also provides Mexico and Canada with relief in the event that the US imposes punitive (tied to national security) tariffs (i.e., 25%) on imports of automobiles and automotive parts under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Specifically, the US excludes the following from that Section: 2.6 million passenger vehicles imported annually from Canada, and 2.6 million passenger vehicles imported annually from Mexico; light trucks imported from Canada and Mexico; the first $32 billion of auto parts imported from Canada, and the first $108 billion of auto parts imported from Mexico. Industrial manufacturing companies outside the USMCA—such as European and Asian auto makers—may well need to reconfigure supply chains to satisfy RVC rules.
The timeline Looking ahead, the supply chains, reporting, and tax schemes which have evolved around NAFTA over the last two decades will likely see change–potentially significant–as companies in the region (as well as others, including China and the EU) make necessary shifts in response to USMCA.
There is, however, a given period of time for such shifts in strategies. Provisions of USMCA–assuming ratification by the three parties in 2019—would take effect in 2020, and, with members being given three years to adhere to the rules, stipulations would not be enforced until 2023. The agreement includes a 16-year "sunset" clause, after which it will expire, but it is also subject to a review every six years (the first of which is slated for 2026), when the three members can opt (or not opt) for another six-year extension.
So, there are a lot of "ifs" surrounding this timeline. If the agreement is ratified by the three national legislatures, companies will essentially have four years until provisions are enforceable. And, in the long term, the USMCA could change if there are requests for revisions (or even a revoking), especially since the life of the agreement will span terms of political leadership.
Looking at USMCA through a global lens However, while USMCA agreement is a trade milestone for the year, keep in mind that global trade policy in general is in flux. Other major economies are acting to create the alliances they'll need for future growth. There are many in motion, including China's efforts to conclude the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade pact, centered around Southeast Asia economies, and recent EU talks with Japan, the UK and China (and with the US on the horizon).
These trade moves will also exert an influence on supply chain configurations and strategies to maintain access to the North American markets. So, it's important that companies avoid looking at the USMCA in isolation as a singular event with singular responses and, rather, build business, corporate and operational strategies that hinge on the larger global trade and supply-chain ecosystem. The USMCA asks many questions which will be answered at some point, such as: How will non-USMCA economies react? Will Chinese companies opt to produce more in Mexico to reach the US market?
What manufacturers can do now Over the next two years, US industries most affected by USMCA—especially manufacturers of industrial and consumer goods—will likely begin an accelerated period of reassessment and a potential recalibration of their supply chains. They will also need to reconsider where they produce and sell and, in some cases, fathom whether business will even be viable under some scenarios. Many companies in the industrial sector, will, then, commence building corporate and operational strategies around USMCA.3
Here are moves to consider to prepare for 2023:
- Model scenarios around USMCA as well as other trade policies, both existing and prospective (e.g., tax structures, logistics, capacity constraints, etc.)
- Prioritize actions over a multi-year timeline based on risk-mitigation scenarios (e.g., supply chain changes country of origin shifts, transfer pricing, customer pricing)
- Build in mechanisms and strategies to ensure long-term supply chain flexibility and agility for long term
- Assess potential strategic mergers and acquisitions that align with USMCA and other trade policy shifts
- Form a Program Office to manage the cross-functional impact of USMCA and other trade policy shifts
- Build more rigorous processes around cataloguing the origin of all imported content and accurately assigning value to that content
- Look through the customer's perspective to find answers to your future. Trade could pressure a business to sell a product at a higher price, or to change to a new product or even to re-invent its business. What would your customer base prefer?
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- "United States-Canada-Mexico Fact Sheet" USTR website https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/fact-sheets/2018/october/united-states%E2%80%93mexico%E2%80%93canada-trade-fa-0
- This provision and others aimed at increasing labor bargaining power and environmental rules in Mexico will likely affect other sectors beyond industrials, as well as strengthen intellectual property protections and trade of agricultural products and textiles.
- Of the $314 billion worth of goods exported from Mexico to the US in 2017 (compared to just $25.5 billion in services), about $200 billion comprises industrial products: vehicles ($84 billion), electrical machinery ($62 billion), machinery ($54 billion), followed by optical and medical instruments ($14 billion), and mineral fuels ($11 billion).3 Goods from Canada in 2017 totaled $299 billion, with industrial products comprising roughly one-third of the total: with the top categories being: mineral fuels ($73 billion), vehicles ($56 billion), machinery ($21 billion), special other (returns) ($14 billion), and plastics ($11 billion).3 Source: United States Trade Representative website.


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A Seminar on 3G and LTE solutions was hosted by ITEL to demo its next-gen network solutions in Pakistani market.
"ITEL" is a telecom solution provider which specializes in providing solutions from leading suppliers in the world to local customers including all major telecom operators and service providers.
The seminar was attended by participants from the entire telecom sector including representatives from PTCL, NTC, MOITT, all mobile operators, service providers and major sub-contractors working in the telecom sector.
The seminar started with welcome note from ITEL's Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Humayun Kamran followed by Mr. Khurrum Makhdoom, CEO , who presented ITEL's solutions for 3G and LTE.
Solutions presented at the seminar include Anritsu for Test and Measurement, Kathrein for Antennas, Dingli for Drive Testing, ACTIX for post processing and Self Optimizing Networks, GeoImage for Digital Map Data, Alepo for WiFi Off loading, Mara Systems for Internet Caching and Byte Mobile for Video Optimization.
Mr. Khurrum highlighted that these solutions will be of critical importance to mobile operators with the launch of 3G and LTE solutions. He pointed out that mobile data traffic is expected to increase exponentially after launch of new technology and bandwidth utilization and customer experience will be an area of key concern for service providers.
In this regard, internet caching and video optimization provide a means of effectively saving network bandwidth while at the same time improving customer experience. Similarly, WiFi off loading solutions can be used to off load traffic to available WiFi hotspots of service providers to free network bandwidth.
During the second session, Mr. Lawrence Leng, Field Marketing Manager from Anritsu along with Mr. Darren Lim, Channel Sales Manager APAC provided the audience with an absorbing session on solutions for their future requirements including a brief training session on their Site Master and OTDR line of products.
The audience found the seminar very useful in better understanding the solutions that will help them improve their network performance, enhance customer experience and assist them in efficient launch of 3G and LTE services.
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The Elah Valley, otherwise known as the place where David beat Goliath in the Bible, I cannot share with you enough how beautiful Israel is during the Spring. It is almost another country completely during this time of the year. I found myself in a somewhat historic place this weekend, but I mostly enjoyed the… Read more.


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Houston Motorcyclist Dies in Accident with Big Rig
A motorcyclist has died in an accident involving a big rig and one other vehicle on the Southwest Freeway late Tuesday morning. A motorcyclist was reported to be weaving between cars when the rider clipped the rear end of the rig and spun into the other vehicle. Houston TranStar has reported the incident that happened at the exit for Newcastle around 9:30 a.m. All northbound traffic on the freeway's main lanes was forced to exit from the Freeway and was detoured. Motorcyclists need to know how to ride safely on the highways. Driving a motorcycle is very different from riding a car, and training courses are recommended for all new riders. However, even an experienced rider can feel reckless, taking chances for the thrill of the ride. Unfortunately, those sorts of thrills can kill. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident involving a big rig or 18-wheel tractor trailer or a motorcycle, give us a call. Our attorneys will meet with you and discuss the details of your case. Your lawyer will then outline several options that may be applicable for your particular personal injury or accident lawsuit. Medical costs, long term treatment and rehabilitation as well as the tragedy of funeral costs, pain and suffering can all factor into an accident claim. We are here to help you. Give us a call today. Your initial consultation with our law offices is confidential, free, and without obligation to you.


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On this week's episode of The Intelligent Business Show podcast — your one-stop shop where business leaders, experienced practitioners, and noted experts offer their sage wisdom so you can make your business more intelligent — our host Matthew Grant discusses measuring and improving customers' digital experience with Ben Harris, CEO of Decibel. Decibel is a company whose digital experience intelligence platform helps companies measure, benchmark, and improve customer experiences.
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A global assessment of alien amphibian impacts in a formal framework
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Aims The environmental and socio-economic impacts of alien species need to be quantified in a way that makes impacts comparable. This allows managers to prioritize their control or removal based on impact scores that can ...
Comparing impacts of alien plants and animals in Europe using a standard scoring system
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1. Alien species can change the recipient environment in various ways, and some of them cause considerable damage. Understanding such impacts is crucial to direct management actions. This study addresses the following ...
Gastropods alien to South Africa cause severe environmental harm in their global alien ranges across habitats
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Alien gastropods have caused extensive harm to biodiversity and socioeconomic systems like agriculture and horticulture worldwide. For conservation and management purposes, information on impacts needs to be easily ...
Global environmental and socio-economic impacts of selected alien grasses as a basis for ranking threats to South Africa
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Decisions to allocate management resources should be underpinned by estimates of the impacts of biological invasions that are comparable across species and locations. For the same reason, it is important to assess what ...


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The Caledonian Society (Scottish Reeling) is a fairly new addition to the SU societies at only 5 years old, but already, we are a very popular society in the UK University's reeling calendar with students from Durham, Edinburgh, Oxford, Cambridge and London Universities making annual trips to take part in our ball.
At the RAU, we welcome all levels of reelers from beginners to advanced. We are very sociable, we have no joining fee and dance traditional reels every week in order to practice for our main ball at the end of the first term. The dances are very easy to pick up with simple, repeated patters. As a society, we don't take things too seriously, as long as you show enthusiasm, you can wing your way through it!
Our annual ball ticket includes a champagne reception, a 3 course meal with wine, an external photographer, a well known reeling band and an on-site bar selling at tithe prices. All of this for £50, you really can't go wrong! I look forward to welcoming you all next year!
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Finance a house flip with 100% HELOC – BiggerPockets – Use the CC for the house and Heloc for the repairs, or visa versa. Whichever has less interest, put the most on. Keep your cash on hand for the payments and worst case, whatever you get into, make sure you can rent it for what your payments are.
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How to Use Home Equity to Buy Another House | Home Guides. – How to Use Home Equity to Buy Another house. Three common options are available: a cash-out refinance, a second mortgage and a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Both the cash-out refinance and second mortgage are fixed-payment, fixed-term options that give owners a lump-sum payment. The HELOC is a line of credit with adjustable payments based on what owners take out.
Is it a Good Idea to Put My Equity Into a Second Home. – Whether you want to buy a second home for personal use or as a rental, using your home equity to buy a second home may prove to be the way to do it. If you have sufficient equity in your house or own it outright, taking out a home equity loan for a down payment on a new home is a good option.
What to Do When Buying a House With a Friend-And Why You Probably Shouldn't – The good news? It can be done. The bad news? It probably shouldn't be. Apparently, Kat and I aren't the first pals to think about buying a house with a friend. Lots of friends (and more than a few.
Can I Use my Home Equity to Buy Another House. – How to Buy a House Using Home Equity. You can cash out your home equity through one of many financing methods including a HELOC, fixed-rate home equity loan, cash-out refinance or reverse mortgage. Your ideal approach will depend on your unique circumstances. home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): A HELOC is an open-ended credit line tied to the equity in your property. Much like a credit card, you can borrow and repay funds while the line remains open.
Home Equity: What It Is and How to Use It – The Balance – Those mortgages might be purchase loans used to buy the house or second mortgages that were taken out later.. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) allows you to pull funds out as necessary, and you pay interest only on what you borrow.
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1. Re: Resource Allocation - Custom vs Normalmcowger Jan 5, 2011 8:51 AM (in response to khughes)
Your vendor likely did this to try to gurantee resources for these in times of contention. Resource shares have 0 effect if you aren't resource constrained (which, as you say, you aren't), so for now these are not kicking in.
What you set them to is a matter of policy. You can use the Low/Medium/Normal/High options given (which just correspond to default #s), or set your own values.
2. Re: Resource Allocation - Custom vs Normaldepping Jan 8, 2011 2:12 AM (in response to mcowger)
Prioritize appropriately but in general I would recommend to avoid setting custom shares. Reset everything to the default "normal" and see how the environment behaves. Based on the the behaviour select the appropriate actions which might be a reservation or increases shares level.
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3. Re: Resource Allocation - Custom vs Normaljoshuatownsend Mar 22, 2012 5:42 PM (in response to khughes)
I explained a bit about resouce pool Shares settings and how they can impact performance here: http://vmtoday.com/2012/03/vmware-vsphere-resource-pools-resource-allocation-revisited/
4. Re: Resource Allocation - Custom vs Normalshishir08 Mar 22, 2012 8:01 PM (in response to khughes)
First of all there is no silly questions and nothing to feel stupid. Shares come into existence when there will be resource contention otherwise your VMs will keep running as per the allocation.When the resource contention happens then VMkernel look for the shares of the VM and decide the allocation accordingly. Shares could be High Normal and Low in the 4:2:1 ratio.Apart from this custom is something which admin defines to guarantee the allocation.When there is confusion as what is better then you should always choose "Normal" as the share.This will ensure that the VMs do not crib as well as do not get overallocated when there is contention.


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Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2 Is coming, and we're hopeful11 Jan 2019 0
Tindalos & Focus Home Interactive have just released a campaign trailer for Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2, with a confirmed release date of January 24th, 2019 – later this the month.
Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2 is one of our most anticipated strategy games of 2019, but there are plenty more.
The sequel to 2016's short-lived Battlefleet Gothic Armada, Armada 2 looks to try and reclaim glory for the series with new graphics, new mechanics and new factions such as the Tyranids and Necrons. It even has an official place in the current 40K lore, and we highly recommend you watch the trailer In full to see what the single-player is going to be like:
We recently spent some time in the multiplayer beta over the holidays. One of the most exciting and interesting aspects of the game is that all 12 of the factions from tabletop Battlefleet Gothic will be included at launch. Strategy games with numerous factions tend to strike a positive chord with players – there's a lot of room to personalise your approach to the game, lots of possibilities for varied play against wildly different types of enemy who have unique tools and strategies to take on and (hopefully) overcome.
In some ways though, the number of factions makes us a little nervous. 12 factions results in a lot of units to balance across a huge number of possible match-ups. There's a lot of area for the game's balance team to worry about in competitive play, lots of room for overpowered strategies, factions, units, and abilities to rear their ugly head. The number of factions can really be a double-edged sword, and I'm more than a little worried how that's going to play when the game goes live. Hopeful, too. But, worried.
It's also a lot to learn and keep track of but exploring all of that possibility space was more than a little addictive during the beta. Even as we were frustrated by Dark Eldar fleets appearing from seemingly nowhere and smelting my ships, or as Tau ships attacked from extreme range, or even as we were bombarded from across the map by Tyranid fighter swarms that slowly ate the crew, we had the itch to come back for more.
As with most tactical games, there's an element of 'load-out' building in Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2 and trying to design a fleet to account for everything you could possibly come up against can lead you to a situation where your ships aren't really effective against anything.
Fleets are looking quite smaller at the moment – typically between 4 and 8 ships, which is on par with the original game and also recent contemporaries like Battlestar Galactica Deadlock. There's a lot of options for fleet management: stances, lots of abilities per ship in many cases, but there were many occasions where we wanted just 1 or 2 more ship options to set up more interesting manoeuvres.
There's the danger that the fleet you put together could utterly fail to work against something an opponent throws at you, which can be really frustrating since you don't have the ability to change your approach dramatically in the middle of a match in many cases. You've got the tools you brought with you and if those don't work, well… Better luck next time?
Another frustrating element of the game so far is the relatively shallow and unfulfilling way that the play spaces/game maps/victory conditions work. Sure, it's space. There's a lot of nothing up in space. But maps that are just a lot of nothing don't really feel fulfilling. It's a challenge in space games, and we're not sure that Tindalos has fully risen to the occasion yet.
Maps have a couple of points of interest: VP zones, that you capture to gain a trickle of VP tickets (destroying and injuring enemy ships seems to also give you VP tickets), gas fields, and asteroid fields. In a few matches, players didn't even bother making use of asteroid fields or gas fields, rendering these effectively pointless. Not having terrain, even with the inclusion of 3 separate ways to incapacitate enemy ships, and even with ships having teleportation, silent running, stances, abilities, et cetera, occasionally made matches feel less interesting and less deep than they otherwise could have been.
Still, we can state with some confidence that Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2 is already shaping up to be a great tactical strategy game, an excellent space strategy game (not that there's many), and generally could beat out much of what was released last year.
Tindalos are demonstrably learning as time goes on, and hopefully they will have the confidence to stick with Armada 2 for the long-term. It will probably still be a bit rough around the edges on launch, but with enough care and attention this will be something worth keeping an eye on for sure.
Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2 releases on PC on January 24th, 2019.
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The Wicked Lord DayleCharles Alden, Viscount Dayle, is intent on reform, having misspent his youth on hard living, soft women and outrageous pranks. Forced by circumstance to hold a title he never wanted, he's determined to live up to his noble name.The Unconventional Miss Westby Sophie Westby is the last woman who should attract his interest. And yet she comforts his battered spirit, captivates his wary mind and tempts him with her exotic beauty. But the reformed rake cannot cause another scandal–can he?
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If you Google "grids", you will find an abundance of opinions as to which works best. Many people use sacred geometry to create them, others use various templates you can easily find online and print off. Personally, I prefer to use my creativity and allow my intuition to guide me.
Creating crystal grids is one of the most empowering way to use crystals. The best advice I can offer is to not allow the process to overwhelm you. There are no "rules" and you can't do it "wrong". The more grids you create, the easier it becomes and before you know it you're using this tool on a regular basis.
Let's talk about protection. It is important to set energetic boundaries in order to keep ourselves from harm. Intentional or not, negative energy tends to cling to us and spreads easily. The best way to counter it is to be proactive.
Tourmaline is an extremely protective stone, dispersing negativity and banishes fear. It protects against ill-wishing, disperses stress, and clears negative thoughts while encouraging a positive attitude.
Smoky Quartz is also very protective and brings positive energy to a space. It also relieves fear, replacing it with a sense of calm and teaches you to release what no longer serves so that you can move forward.
Selenite brings immense peace and tranquility to a space, while preventing negative energy from intruding. Placing a piece of selenite on either side of a doorway has been known to literally stop negativity in it's tracks. It is also extremely protective, especially of children.
Once you have chosen a spot and taken the time to create your grid, it's important (in my experience) to clearly state your intentions. Ask that your space is protected and that anyone who has negative energy or intent will not be permitted to cross the threshold. I usually go one step further and ask that anyone who is up to no good will not be able to find the space. They will simply move on and hopefully abandon their plans in favor of something positive.
Pay attention to little nudges from the Universe. If you sense that your crystals need to be cleansed and charged, then feel free to do that. One way I recommend is by placing the crystals in the moonlight for three full days and nights, starting the day prior to a full moon and ending the morning of the fourth day. Then you can reset your grid and allow that protective energy to work it's magic.


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With great joy and excitement, we share that we will be welcoming a new Sefer Torah to the community the fifth day of Chanuka, כט כסליו, Thursday, December 29th. This project began two and half years ago and we will joyously celebrate its completion in the coming days. We would like to thank Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Ellis for sponsoring the Torah in memory of their parents and donating it to the yeshiva and our community in Adam. It has been a special privilege for me to partner with them in this most auspicious mitzvah, project, life-time mile-stone which really defies words. B'shaa Tova U'mutlachat!
With the generosity of the Ellis family, we have recently done some renovations to the building of the yeshiva by way of preparing "the home" for the new Torah. We thank them as well for their support to beautify our Mikdash Me'at.
We would like to extend an invitation to all family and friends to the ceremony. The procession begins at the Leichman Family (11 Irose St, Adam) at 11am. The ceremony will take place in the Oro Shel Adam Beit Midrash (Aka "Beit Knesset Maayan Ganim"). A Chanuka refreshment will be served following the ceremony. Having had the privilege to write this Torah personally, it would mean so much to us if friends and family could join us!
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