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Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo doesn't have a lot of love for the Interlargos circuit.
"There isn't a corner that makes you go Woooo-Hoooo!" he said ahead of this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix, but it has certainly brought about happy memories for the Tilbrook team.
In 2010, Sebastian Vettel romped home ahead of team-mate Mark Webber to secure the team's first constructor's world title, while keeping both drivers in the hunt for the driver's championship going into the final round in Abu Dhabi.
A year later, the positions were reversed with Webber leading home Vettel, who had already secured his second consecutive world title. For Webber, it was his first win of the season.
While neither of the drivers made it to the podium in 2012, dramatic circumstances saw Vettel, vying for his third title in a row, was spun around in the pack on the opening lap and was forced to race through the field. As the rain came, Vettel finished a fine fifth with damage to the rear of his car to take the title from under Fernando Alonso and Ferrari's nose.
Vettel's dominance of the sport was never more evident than in 2013, when he won the Brazilian Grand Prix at a canter to take his ninth victory in a row. Webber came home second in his final race in F1.
This year hasn't brought about nearly as much as success, with both Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat making just three podium appearances between them this season.
And heading into the Brazilian Grand Prix, Ricciardo isn't enthused by the circuit, but loves the atmosphere among the partisan crowd.
"No, Brazil's a wonderful Grand Prix with a great atmosphere in an exciting city but the track doesn't really do it for me," he said.
"It needs a few more corners and something really high speed. There's a couple that look good on paper but because of the cambers, you never really have the grip to go barrelling in.
"The crowd really gets your heart-rate up before the sessions, so you want to be really on it but instead have to be very patient."
Kvyat meanwhile enjoys racing around the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, describing it as one of the best on the calendar.
The Russian said: "It's one of F1's classic tracks and the atmosphere is always great.
"I think they have done some rebuilding there and I'm looking forward to seeing how the paddock has changed. It was the smallest of the year and kind of difficult for teams to work in and it will be good to see what has been done.
"But whatever they have done I don't think it will change the atmosphere. It's always amazing, with the fans so close to the track. They really have a big passion for Formula One and the feeling is always good on the grid there – even though it's a bit crazy!
"It has some great memories for me, because I did my second free practice in F1 there in 2013 with Toro Rosso. It was wet but I really enjoyed it and I finished I think eighth."
Kvyat goes into the Brazilian Grand Prix seventh in the overall standings, one place ahead of team-mate Ricciardo. Red Bull look set to finish fourth in the constructor's championship, trailing Williams by 71 points, while sitting 60 points clear of Force India in fifth.


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December always flies by. It's definitely the busiest time of year around here. Besides our regular activities, there's all the Christmas extras that fill the calendar -- from band concerts to holiday hockey tournaments to Christmas parties. Some days it can be tough to squeeze it all in.
And it's really easy to lose sight of what we're celebrating. With all the focus on gifts and parties, we can often find ourselves focusing on our to-do lists rather than enjoying the celebration of Jesus' birth. When that happens, our whole family can lose sight of what's important at Christmas.
Often, kids become focused on all the gifts they are about to receive and forget about the gift that came on that night so long ago in the form of a baby. Keeping our kids' attention on Jesus instead of on all the trappings of the holiday is difficult. What's better than getting presents, right?
Helping our kids understand the wonder and joy found in celebrating Jesus' birth is a challenge every year. Fighting the secular trappings of the season gets more and more difficult. Finding Jesus in the midst of the tinsel and the shopping can be tough.
Family devotions, nativity scenes, and daily discussions about Jesus can help, but it often seems like if we don't have some structure, those things can get lost in the busyness of the day. That's why I'm so excited to share with you a new resource for the Christmas season. If you have younger elementary-aged children, My Christmas Wish is a must-have this Christmas season.
My Christmas Wish: A Devotional Prayer Journal for Kids is a great tool for keeping your kids' hearts focused on Jesus this holiday season. Its simple structure -- each day follows the simple WISH format: write, investigate, share, hear -- makes it a perfect addition to any child's day. Each day includes a question for them to answer, something to dig deeper into, a way to serve others, and a scripture to listen to you read. It's the perfect length and set-up for any child that can write. It's designed for children ages 4-12, but it could be modified for older kids. I also think you could do it together as a family devotional.
This 15-day journey leads your child through five topics: obedience, love, joy, charity, and peace. Each day they learn a little bit about one of these topics and how they relate to Jesus' birth. It's a refreshing change of pace for kids who already know the story of Jesus' birth, forcing them to think a little harder about what Christmas means for them. My Christmas Wish is usually $7.99, but it's on sale today for $2.99. You can check it out here.
I'm so excited to be giving away a copy of My Christmas Wish today. To enter, simply leave a comment on today's blog or hop on over to the Everyday Truth Facebook page and leave a comment there.
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The Institute is known internationally for its uniquely transdisciplinary research that supports cost-effective, sustainable and adaptive solutions, especially the provision of energy and water cycle management options for the challenges presented by rising urban populations, climate change and environmental flow demands. Our work in the energy field focuses on the application of Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) principles to the engineering, economics and policy of decarbonising electricity supply. Central to this approach is the consideration of demand- and supply-side options on a level footing to achieve lowest cost, lowest carbon outcomes. Our experience in influencing the Australian debate on alternative approaches to meeting energy society's energy needs is demonstrated through our role as cluster leader of the CSIRO's Intelligent Grid research program, focussing on the application of decentralised energy technologies and services; and our role advising the Prime Minster's Task Group on Energy Efficiency of policy reforms to remove barriers to the uptake of low cost emissions reduction opportunities.
ISF's research team also has a wealth of on-the-ground experience in applying these approaches within the diverse socio-cultural settings of the Asia-Pacific region. Our experience covers collaborative development of national energy policy, energy security aspects of livelihoods projects, assessment of local renewable energy and energy efficiency options to reduce dependence on fossil fuel, and analysis of a wide range of social dimensions of energy policy and planning challenges including land use and tenure. ISF's experience in applying these principles to human development challenges in the region is complemented by our strong record in communicating complex issues in an accessible and engaging way to developing country government and community counterparts. Our team consider this element as core to the capacity building processes undertaken as part of all of our work.
An example of innovative research in the sector includes applying integrated resource planning principles to rural and regional tourism development context, see the Clean Technology in Tourist Accommodation: A Best Practice Manual ,a manual that ISF produced for the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre under the APEC Tourism Working Group.
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The Institute's expertise in clean energy systems and the principles of sustainable tourism led to the development of a framework for understanding the key issues and barriers to the introduction of clean energy in tourist accommodation following a review of relevant international literature. This framework was then used to collect information on best practice examples of the use and management of clean energy technologies in hotels and small scale rural and remote accommodation establishments. The resulting manual will assist decision makers to choose locally appropriate options on sourcing energy from either renewable (geo-thermal, solar, wind etc) or low impact forms of generation. The manual also outlines the energy savings that can be achieved from using appliances that are energy efficient and engaging people to use energy more wisely by, for example, turning lights off when not in the room. The research found that by being more energy and water wise, operators of small to medium accommodation establishments in rural and remote areas such as hostels, small hotels, and guest houses can achieve cost savings. The manual will be used as a tool for APEC economies to provide training and engage with their local communities. The project was undertaken as a partnership with the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre (STCRC), APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) and AICST (the APEC International Centre for Sustainable Tourism).
Daly, J., Glassmire, Jo., Langham, E. and Paddon, M. 2010 Clean technology in tourist accommodation: a best practice manual [prepared for APEC Tourism Working Group], Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre, Gold Coast, Australia. Download/view
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Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) says that the Dockwise vessel White Marlin was named and christened during a festive ceremony in Guangzhou, China. Following the ceremony, the semi-submersible heavy transport vessel will be mobilized to Singapore for its maiden transport of two drilling rigs for discharge in Abu Dhabi.
The vessel's overall length is 216 meters with a beam of 63 meters. With a deadweight of 72,000 metric tons, the White Marlin type I vessel strengthens the leading position Dockwise has in the top end of the heavy marine dry transport market.
Last month, Boskalis also named and christened the trailing suction hopper dredger Freeway in the harbor next to its head office in Papendrecht, the Netherlands. The vessel is currently busy at work on its maiden project in the United Kingdom.
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When you hear someone mention folding chairs, several concepts and images will spring to mind, most of which are either associated with the outdoors or the film industry. The most famous of these are the round and the flat foldable chairs. But what is the difference between folding round chair vs folding flat chair?
What are folding chairs?
Contrary to popular belief, folding chairs have been around for quite some time, with curious artifacts dating as early as the 15th century BC. These items were recovered in the Mediterranean era and were made of wood and bronze, sometimes even gold. Egyptian pharoahs have even adorned their tombs with some that are made of ebony and ivory.
Folding chairs are often imbued with intricate carvings and are sometimes gilded and decorated with complimentary materials that elevate the value of the chair. The folding chair, in its earlier inception, was often used by members of the aristocracy in that era as a means of separating them from the rest of the society.
What are the different uses for folding chairs?
Nowadays, folding chairs are often used in situations wherein a permanent seating solution is not available or is not seen as being practical. Examples of these are activities like camping, sporting events, funerals, and competitions, as well as being a solution for interior decoration and extra seating arrangements in a small living space.
Before knowing what is the difference between folding round chair vs folding flat chair, it is best to know the different kinds of folding chairs as well as their features.
What is a Folding Flat Chair?
Flat folding chairs are your traditional folding chairs that work using leg and backrest pivots to fold down into a compact size. They are often made of a combination of steel and flexible plastic which can support heavier loads than other known materials.
Flat folding chairs are lightweight and are more often found in gatherings like church services and sporting events because of its small size and shape since it lets you align everything rank and file.
Here are some of the features of flat foldable chairs:
- Support. The supporting frame of folding flat chairs are often made of high-grade steel that can withstand the pressure of carrying large weights. The frame itself is often in a crisscrossed design with a pivot at the junction of the pivoting legs. An additional support arm is often placed across its legs as needed.
- Seat. The seats of foldable flat chairs are often cushioned with foam and vinyl, while newer models sport a polyethylene mesh that allows better air circulation and contours itself around the user.
- Backrest. Much like the seats, the backrest of flat folding chairs are often cushioned with foam and vinyl, and a pivot would sometimes be located at the base of the backrest where it joins the seat. This additional pivot allows the chair to be folded in a more compact storage system.
What is a Folding Round Chair?
Folding round chairs are new players on the market as they deviate from the usual folding chair design. They still use a pivoting support system, but it is made mostly of aluminum and does not have the additional perpendicular support that folding flat chairs often have.
Round foldable chairs are mostly found indoors and act as extra seating in living rooms and dens. For compact living spaces, these also serve as the permanent seating and are rarely taken out as their folded versions are a bulkier compared to other folding chair designs.
Here are some of the features of round foldable chairs:
- Support. The support system of foldable round chairs is made of two different-sized squares that are leveled on the bottom and then intersected by a pivot somewhere in the middle of the shorter frame. The longer frame then extends to serve as the backrest support.
- Seat and Backrest. One of the major features of the folding round chair is that the seat and backrest are joined together by a large round cushion. This is often made of nylon or synthetic cotton stuffed with goose down or foam.
What is the Difference Between Folding Round Chair vs Folding Flat Chair?
While some would argue and say that the only difference between the two is the shape, there are, in fact, a few more notable differences than shape and the name.
- Design. The cushions of foldable round chairs can come in a variety of designs from sports-oriented patterns to plush leather upholstery. Folding flat chairs, on the other hand, come in avant-garde designs that enable to blend with any interior decoration, with some evolving to become modular folding chairs that can be stored underneath beds and inside cupboards; some have even incorporated chair pegs into dividing walls.
- Frame. The frames of flat folding chairs are generally stronger and sturdier than round folding chairs since they are mostly made of high-grade steel. The frame is designed in a way that the user's weight is distributed along different pivoting points, making them more stable and able to support heavier weights.
- Cushion. The cushion of round folding chairs is a combination of seat and backrest which makes sitting on them a little awkward as one wrong move might topple you over. Flat foldable chairs have separate cushions for seats and backrests and are often cushioned with foam inside vinyl or leather upholstery. Some flat folding chairs use flexible polyethylene that molds itself around the contours of its user.
- Capacity. Generally speaking, the frame of the flat folding chair is designed to carry heavier weights than round folding chair, especially since the materials used for the supporting frame of flat chairs are stronger and sturdier.
- Storage. The combination seat and backrest cushion of round folding chairs make it a bit tricky to store it more compactly while the pivoting system of the flat folding chair has proven to be compact over time.
- Use. Flat folding chairs are best used in outdoor settings although their indoor uses have recently been highlighted in architectural journals. Round folding chairs are geared towards interior use, especially since the cushion can soak up moisture overnight which can effectively ruin the chair as a whole.
These are some of the most notable differences between foldable flat chairs and round folding chairs. They also have different materials and designs that let them blend with the type of architectural character that you would want to pull off.
Regardless of what you want to do with them, folding chairs are a great addition to any living space and can sometimes help you in hosting a successful housewarming or tailgate party.


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Going pretty heavy duty with Nirvana, Sonic Youth, Joy Division and a track from The Fall her ex-husband Mark E Smith's band is fashion guru Brix Smith-Start.
Going pretty heavy duty with Nirvana, Sonic Youth, Joy Division and a track from The Fall her ex-husband Mark E Smith's band is fashion guru Brix Smith-Start.
The first edition of our brand new series, in which each video links to the next, as Carrie Grant and Russ Kane take us from Billy Bragg to Westlife in six degrees of separation!
Emerging from a London squat to gain international stardom founding member of the Thompson Twins Tom tells us why he has selected tunes from the likes of Culture Club, Deee-lite and Kraftwerk.
An instrumental can be worth a thousand words, especially in the hands of lyrical players like Peter Green, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Herb Alpert and Herbie Hancock. They're among our wordless wonders.
Who will receive the seal of approval from the studio maestro behind Culture Club's greatest moments? The man who also produced the Beach Boys, Gary Moore and many others.
The champion sprinter delivers a catalogue of great music that reveals his enthusiasm for twisted firestarters, space oddities, Adele and AC/DC.
You can thank your lucky stars that we've secured the talents of the man from New Jersey who's marking the 40th anniversary of his 'Well, Well Said The Rocking Chair' album.
The English singer, actress and author becomes a 'Selecter' of another kind, choosing her lifelong favourites including Marley's reggae and Stevie's soul, plus her 2-Tone friends The Specials.
He was a pioneer of 80s post punk synthpop now international icon Marc Almond of Soft Cell fame drops by to perform from his gorgeous back catalogue.
The groundbreaking business woman behind Pineapple Dance Studios gets busy on the dancefloor with favourite songs by The Mavericks, Michael Jackson and Earth, Wind & Fire.
She's one of Britain's best soul singers and she's dropping by the Needle Time studio for fascinating chat and an intimate acoustic performance.
Dame Esther Rantzen - journalist charity fundraiser and music lover - shares the songs which have made an impact on her life in this touching instalment of My Vintage.
The distinguished Grammy and CMA Award-winner has marked 30 years of recording by reimagining some of her beloved songs for the album 'Sometimes Just The Sky', featured in this live showcase.
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The Wisconsin State Genealogy Society will present "Citing Sources and Evaluating Evidence" on Tuesday, August 21 at 8 p.m.
In this webinar, learn how to use the source citation templates, evidence evaluation features, as well as how to add/remove features to create a customized research log of your own. A good deal of time will be spent on citing sources and resources to make the process easier. In addition, it will cover how to look at a record and evaluate the evidence to determine if it proves or disproves the proof point. In addition, learn how to add new source citation templates, add new columns and more.
To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6166639938782146051
Legacy Family Tree Webinars will present "Researching Forces Ancestors (England/Wales) on Wednesday, August 22 at 2 p.m. Do you have a British ancestor who served as a soldier or sailor? This webinar will highlight the sources available over the last two centuries both online and offline, including researching at The National Archives (Kew), in local repositories and museums, to add flesh to the bones of your ancestor's service history.
To register for the webinar, go to: https://familytreewebinars.com/webinar_details.php?webinar_id=745
Georgia Genealogy Society will present "Discovering Your UK/Irish Roots Online" on Wednesday, August 22 at 8 p.m. There is no such thing as "one stop genealogy shopping!" This program will lead you through the resources and search techniques for the three big UK and Irish databases: FindMyPast, ScotlandsPeople and RootsIreland. Learn what's new on these databases, how you can apply them to your research and how privacy and information rights impact your quest for records.
To register for the webinar, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3550833608082417665
The USCIS History Office and Library will present "Indexes to Alien Case Files at the National Archives" on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. USCIS transferred over a million Alien Case Files to the National Archives in Kansas City and San Francisco. Learn what information is included in each index and how to search the various indices to find these files.
To attend the webinar, go to: https://www.uscis.gov/HGWebinars and select the appropriate date.


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- I supposed I was doing you a benevolence; but I begin to think that I am the party that wants a favor done. [5]
- The same gentle, thoughtful faces, the same cheerful but reverential spirit, the same quiet, the same life of active benevolence. [6]
- He could not take his eyes from Janet, but continued to regard her with benevolence. [9]
- He had a receding forehead and a strong, pointed chin; but benevolence was in the curve of his great nose. [9]
- The little accidents of humanity, known collectively to moralists as sin, looked very venial to his growing sense of universal brotherhood and benevolence. [6]
- Traps commonly are not set for benevolence. [5]
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- I shall have more to say of him later, and also of the historian Gervinus, who, behind apparently repellant arrogance, concealed the noblest human benevolence. [10]
- The young Prince laughing at her sallies, and the elderly gentleman smiling with benevolence upon the pair. [9]
- Every sentiment of honor, every sentiment of charity, every sentiment of high and sacred benevolence warns us, beseeches us, commands us to leave him undisturbed. [5]
- She went in her benevolence, and, taking a blue and white soda-powder, mingled the same in water, and encouraged me to drink the result. [6]
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- Love, Hate, Charity, Compassion, Avarice, Benevolence, and so on. [5]
- But making a business of it leads to emaciation of character, unless one feeds largely also on the more nutritious diet of active sympathetic benevolence. [6]
- And not in a poor and stingy way, but with a fine and large benevolence. [5]
- Have you committed a benevolence lately? [5]
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- Fully bi-directional four quadrant readings
- Neutral current Measurement
- Large graphic LCD display with excellent visibility
- Up to two plug-in options
- Infrared communication port
- THD even, odd and individual FFT harmonic analysis up to 50th order
- Power and current demand calculation
- On-board memory up to 2 MB
- Programmable Min/Avg/Max and energy data logging
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- True rms metering provides accurate measurement even for distorted waveform.
- Fully bidirectional, four-quadrant readings, 8 energy counters available.
- Total harmonic distortion for voltage and current up to the 31st order.
- Two slots for optional AO plug-in boards (up to no. 2 analog outputs 0-20 or 4-20 mA).
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On-board memory
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- Programmable start/stop time of recordings.
- Wraparound or Fill (FIFO/Stack) selectable recording mode.
- Min/Avg/Max logging every 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, 60 minutes, programmable up to 8 selectable parameters.
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- In case of more than one electricity supplier, it is possible to start from the recorded demand values instead of the daily ones. Each value is recorded with date and time and can be exported for example, in .xls format. This allows to create a exible map that considers the different electricity suppliers. The DMD value is the AVG value (see programmable recordings).
- Both RS232 and RS485 selectable by dip-switches.
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- Communication speed programmable up to 57600 bps.
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- Up to 2 analog outputs 0-20 or 4-20 mA.
- Real time clock with battery backup.
- Calculation of capacitor bank value for PF compensation.
- No. 1 programmable user page with 6 parameters selected among measured values.
- Five alphanumeric character password to avoid unauthorized setup access.
- Downloadable rmware via serial port.
Power supply
Rated voltage: 65...250 VAC / 90...250 VDC
a richiesta 19...60 VDC on request
Consumption: 5 VA max
Voltage inputs
Maximum measurable voltage: 600 (750) VAC max L-L
Input impedance: ›1.3 MOhm
Burden: 0.15 VA max per phase
Frequency: 45 - 65 Hz
Current inputs
Rated current (Ib): 1 / 5 A programmable
Min / max measurable current: 20 mA / 7A
Maximum overload: 10 A continuous - 100 A for 1 sec
Input impedance: 0.02 Ohm approximately
Burden: 0.5 VA max per phase
Insulation voltage: 150 VAC max between phases
Typical accuracy
Voltage: ±0.1% reading ±0.03% full scale
Current: ±0.1% reading ±0.05% full scale
Active power: ±0.5% reading ±0.1% full scale (PF=1)
Power factor: 1% reading (0.5 inductive - 0.8 capacitive)
Active energy: 1% reading (0.5 inductive - 0.8 capacitive)
Frequency: ±0.05% reading ±2 digits from 45 to 65 Hz
Display and operating controls
Display: backlighted graphic LCD display, 160 x 144 dots
Keypad: 5 push-buttons
Data memory
Type: on-board non-volatile FLASH, 128 kB
Communication port
Type: 1 selectable RS232 or RS485, optoisolated
Baud Rate: programmable from 300 to 57600 bps
Protocols: A2 ASCII, MODBUS
Real time clock
Type: with battery backup
Accuracy: ± 30 ppm
Digital outputs
Type: 2 optoisolated (50V - 300 mADC)
Environmental conditions
Operating temperature: from -15 °C to +60 °C
Storage temperature: from -25 °C to +75 °C
Relative humidity: 80% max without condensation
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Material: metal enclosure
Protection degree: IP54 (front panel); IP20 (terminals)
Terminals: EU standard pluggable terminals
Size / weight: 144x144x95 mm / 750 g
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EMC: 89/366/EEC directive and following modifications
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A mile from Plymtree, tucked behind the owner's farmhouse (B&B), a comfortable single-storey cottage caringly converted from an old farm dairy. You have access to a courtyard made pretty with pots and, beyond the parking area, your own enclosed, mainly gravelled garden (picnic table, barbecue) with summer house (games, books) for children to play in and views over a sheep paddock to undulating countryside. Open-sided games barn (half-sized pool table, table tennis, table football). Dogs strictly to be kept on leads in grounds due to livestock. Inside, smart and cosy with original and quirky touches. Five gentle ramped steps (handrail) up to open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge, electric oven/induction hob) with TV/DVD. Two bedrooms - a double (5' bed), and one with two singles; smart shower-room (suite). Boot/utility room (washing machine, freezer) across the courtyard. A super, friendly base for touring this interesting and diverse area of east Devon.
Plymtree: small village (good pub, church, community shop) amidst rolling farmland, between Cullompton, 5 miles, and Honiton, 8. Footpaths and bridleways locally. M5, 6 miles. Exeter, 14 miles; the coast at Sidmouth, 14, and Lyme Regis, 23.
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PLYMTREE Honiton 8 miles; Tiverton 11 miles; Sidmouth 13 miles. Plymtree is a delightful village in East Devon with plenty to offer it's visitors. Lying in the valley of the River Culm the village is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and scattered farming villages. Plymtree is home to a local pub, The Blacksmith Arms, along with additional village pubs within two miles serving good food. Also of interest is the community shop, run by volunteers and the historic parish church of St John the Baptist. The church itself dates back to the 14th century and of great interest is the 15th century addition, the painted rood screen. In the churchyard gaze at the ancient Yew Tree, thought to be over 1100 years old and the inspiration for the village's name. Plymtree is only a short drive from the dramatic 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, England's first natural World Heritage Site. Resorts such as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth are found along this stretch of coastline, and all have plenty to occupy their visitors. An easy drive from Plymtree is the cathedral city of Exeter with plenty of large shops, a wealth of museums, a theatre and many fabulous restaurants. Plymtree is also close to the rugged and unspoilt expanse of Exmoor National Park as well as the tranquil and beautiful Blackdown Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
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VA Leverages CMS Data Analytics to Reduce Healthcare Fraud, Waste
The VA and CMS announced a new partnership that will bring CMS data analytics and program integrity strategies to the VA to reduce healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse.
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- The country's two largest public-private healthcare payment systems, the VA and CMS, recently announced that they will partner to reduce healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse for veterans using data analytics tools.
"The VA-HHS alliance represents the latest example of VA's commitment to find partners to assist with identifying new and innovative ways to seek out fraud, waste, and abuse and ensure every tax dollar given to VA supports Veterans," stated VA Secretary David J. Shulkin, MD. "This effort marks another step toward achieving President Trump's 10-point plan to reform the VA by collaborating with our federal partners to improve VA's ability to investigate fraud and wrongdoing in VA programs."
CMS Administrator Seema Verma added that the VA will leverage the federal agency's efforts to reduce healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse using data analytics tools.
"We have a special obligation to keep America's promise to those who have served our country and ensure that Veterans receive high-quality and accessible healthcare," she said. "CMS is sharing lessons learned and expertise to support VA to identify waste and fraud and eliminate these abuses of the public trust. Using state-of-the-art data analytics, CMS is partnering with VA to better detect and prevent wrongdoing in its programs."
CMS recently refocused their healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse strategy. Rather than the traditional "pay-and-chase" method, which required CMS to recover improper payments, the federal agency emphasized fraud prevention efforts.
The proactive approach saved the Medicaid and Medicare programs nearly $42 billion in 2013 and 2014, CMS reported. And data analytics tools were key to realizing significant savings.
The federal agency uses the Fraud Prevention System, a predictive analytics tool that identifies fraudulent claims and illegitimate Medicare payments. The tool analyzes approximately 4.5 million Medicare pre-paid claims per day to pinpoint possible issues before the healthcare program reimburses providers.
The Fraud Prevention System contributed to over $1.5 billion in savings in 2014 and 2015 by preventing inappropriate and improper payments from being paid, according to CMS.
Building on the success of the Fraud Prevention System, CMS stated in 2016 that agency leaders are "now working to develop next-generation predictive analytics with a new system design that even further improves the usability and efficiency of the FPS [Fraud Prevention System]."
The VA intends to capitalize on the data analytics tools already used by CMS to identify and prevent healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse relating to veteran care.
The federal department also plans to partner with industry experts in the commercial sector to implement the latest health IT, statistics, and data analytics tools to prevent healthcare fraud. Industry experts provided information to the VA in November 2017 on the newest commercial sector products and techniques for fraud detection.
In April 2018, the VA plans to invite the experts back to demonstrate their tools and capabilities for identifying and preventing healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse, as well as recovering improper payments.
Additionally, the VA-CMS partnership will bring program integrity policies that have successfully prevented healthcare fraud for CMS to veteran healthcare programs.
As part of its effort to focus on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, CMS established the Center for Program Integrity in 2010. Program integrity activities saved Medicare alone about $17 billion by 2015.
The savings primarily stemmed from the center preventing improper payments through systemic edits, provider enrollment actions, pre-payment reviews, and provider suspensions, which saved $14.4 billion.
Recovery of overpayments accounted for the remaining $2.6 billion in savings. Post-payment recovery activities include reviews and audits, Recovery Audit Contractor services, and law enforcement referrals.
The VA expects to "close existing gaps in its own claims payment process" by leveraging and building on the successes of CMS program integrity protocols.


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When Android 4.4 KitKat was formally introduced on October 31st, Android fans around the world rejoiced. That's, unless of course they possessed a Samsung Universe Nexus. Using the roll-from Android 4.4, Google had dropped support for his or her 2 year old Nexus device, only announcing the Nexus 4, 7, and 10 could be getting OTA updates within the coming days. While this ought to be no real surprise because it follows within Google's 18 month existence cycle, many Universe Nexus were upset to listen to this news. Fortunately, we've gifted Android designers here can provide relief.
Android developer baldwinguy77, noted for his OTA-like develops for that VerizonAndroidPhones.info Universe Nexus, has launched a completely new, "Shiny" Android 4.4 KRT16M ROM for that Verizon Universe Nexus (toro). Exactly what does OTA-like mean? To begin with, it's constructed from AOSP with very couple of modifications completed to the ROM, besides individuals needed to really make it work. Next, he's incorporated the conventional group of Verizon applications and Google applications you'd likely find with an official update. And finally, since this is OTA-like, this ROM isn't rooted (yet, it can be achieved when you purchase).
If you're a Verizon Universe Nexus user and would like to give a little KitKat for your existence, mind on to the state Verizon Universe Nexus KitKat ROM thread on RootzWiki. Don't forget although this ROM states "no bugs", Android 4.4 ROMs continue to be very new and there's apt to be a hiccup on the way. Nevertheless, baldwinguy77 includes a good history and intends to constantly update the ROM when needed.


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Alexander HornKeymaster10/04/2016 at 2:43 amPost count: 401
Understanding the algos behind
reuptakeParticipant10/26/2016 at 3:47 pmPost count: 99
So to start the discussion. Am I correct about how this works? "Static Ranking (SR): All strategy components receive directly in one step the allocation which maximizes the the modified sharpe ratio of the overall portfolio for the rebalancing period."
So in case of 2 component strategy (AAA and BBB ETFs):
1. Create a portfolio of 100% AAA / 0% BBB, compute modified Sharpe for lookback period
2. Create a portfolio of 90% AAA / 10% BBB, compute modified Sharpe for lookback period
10. Create a portfolio of 0% AAA / 100% BBB, compute modified Sharpe for lookback period
11. Select portfolio with the highest Sharpe
(I skip other parameters like mean reversion period and so on).
Alexander HornKeymaster11/01/2016 at 12:46 amPost count: 401
Yes, for Static Ranking (SR) the algo permutes (runs through) all possible combinations of the constituents to find the best combination in terms of modified Sharpe.
In difference, for Dynamic Ranking (DR), the algo would first permute all combinations of all non-bond ETF to find the best combination in terms of modified Sharpe, and then in a second step add the bond ETF in its best mix.
reuptakeParticipant11/01/2016 at 4:33 amPost count: 99
So it's not a very good idea to run this on, eg. 500 stocks? :)
Alexander HornKeymaster11/08/2016 at 5:42 amPost count: 401
No, beside the technical hurdles, I doubt you would get any suitable result running on such huge number of stocks. In our experience it´s better to stay at the index level for a market, or to use a limited number of index constituents (Dow, Nasdaq or sub indexes of the S&P500).
Tom GnadeParticipant06/14/2017 at 1:18 pmPost count: 27
I actually managed to get it to run on the entire list of S&P 500 stocks several times before it became unstable. It takes a while. I'm not 100% sure the program is multi-threaded and using all 4 CPU cores, if it isn't then that would help, along with using a 64-bit architecture, so larger chunks of data could be processed in memory.
Alexander HornKeymaster06/21/2017 at 7:13 amPost count: 401
Tom, as you commented over the phone, in the long run probably the way to go is probably a cloud-based QuantTrader, which would allow more computing power and alliviate some of the data issues. Let us discuss this further, very much appreciate your input.
brwgParticipant03/04/2018 at 6:08 pmPost count: 19
I am new to QuantTrader.I am still not very sure about the logic for DR.
For example, in your Nasdaq 100 Hedged strategy, DR is used and the potential component consists of TMF, UGLD and #Nasdaq100. TMF is the only symbol being classified as Treasury ETF. The others are 'Common ETF". The ranking is to pick the top 1 ETF.
Does this mean:
(1) at the time of ranking, UGLD and #Nasdaq will be compared first to find the top ETF among the two. After that, the system will add TMF and find the best asset allocation between TMF and the Top 1 ETF (between UGLD and #Nasdaq)?
(2) at the time of ranking, UGLD and TMF will get compared first. After that, the system will find out the optimal allocation between #nasdaq and the top of the two (UGLD and TMF)?
It appears to me the system runs as per the above (2).
How do we tell QuantTrader which ETF or sub strategy is to be added in the second step? I thought this is being controlled when we set up the Symbol: If the symbol is classify as "Treasury ETF", it will only be added in the second step in the case of DR. However, in the case of the #Nasdaq100 strategy, only TMF is classified as "Treasury ETF" but it appears to me that the DR logic runs like the scenario 2 ,where TMF is compared in the first step, rather than scenario 1 where TMF is only added in the second step. Can you please explain?
Similarly in the strategy of GMRS Hedge, DR is used to pick the top 2 ETFs. The ranking logic appears to select the top 2 of the six global market ETFs first and in the second step the #Hedge portion is added to form the portfolio. My question is, as #Hedge is classified as 'Common ETF', how does the system knows #hedge should be added in the step 2 rather than being compared in step 1?
reuptakeParticipant03/05/2018 at 3:58 amPost count: 99
[quote quote=50670]I am new to QuantTrader.I am still not very sure about the logic for DR.
Thanks for asking this questions, those are exactly my questions too. I've added TQQQ and UDOW to 3x UIS strategy. I thought it will always use one of SPXL, TQQQ, UDOW and some hedge (UGLD or TMF). This is not the case. I think what the order of ETFs added may be significant.
VangelisModerator03/05/2018 at 2:45 pmPost count: 165
Your number (2) example is correct.
A simpler example:
The last stock/ETF in the list in the portfolio manager works as a 'hedge' if the DR Algo is chosen and will always be included. So when we pick DR and Top 1 ETF, the algo will pick the best ETF from SPY/EFA/EEM and then combine it with TLT. The result will be allocation to two ETFs always inclusive of the last ETF.
In the Nasdaq 100 hedged, the last symbol is #Nasdaq. So the DR algo would rank TMF and UGLD and then combine the best with #Nasdaq, i.e., what you mentioned as choice (2).
Alex just included a much needed table explaining the modified sharpe algos in this new post:
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Adam Fasci said that while the bluefin bite south of the Vineyard and Nantucket has slowed way down, there are plenty of mahi within eighty miles of the southside of the Grey Lady. All it takes is targeting the crab pots, lobster pots, and weed patches or other flotsam to get into the action; casting is definitely the most fun and Adam said the typical method is to use a small squid on a hook that you cast towards the structure. Once you hook up, you bring the fish in, but don't land it, putting the rod in a rod holder instead to draw the other fish out. He went out to explain that these are mainly small, "chicken" mahi as opposed to the larger, 20 to 30-pound fish you might find in the Canyons. Typically, they are "day savers" after a trip to the northeast corner of the Dump doesn't produce any tuna.
Adam said the warm water south of the islands is so warm that the bluefin have dispersed; he believes that they will move east, with the Regal Sword most likely where the next good bite will occur.
The Canyons have been slow on tuna, but there are still good numbers of marlin in the area, most likely due to all of the small yellowfin that are perfect size for blue marlin.
Closer to the Vineyard, there are some wahoo, reported Jim Young, as well as some white marlin, while a friend of Capt. John Galvin reported catching a blue marlin south of the island.


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10 reasons why SEO is about more than keywords
"We're no longer number one on Google!"
It's a statement I hear on a daily basis. I also regularly hear phrases such as, 'we've been hit with a Google penalty' or 'we lost search engine visibility after our website design'.
At SCL, people come to see me for a variety of reasons but there is usually one thing they want to talk about, and that's keywords.
If you want to be found on the internet keywords are important but, in reality, they are a means to an end. To run an effective marketing campaign that increases search engine ranking, there are actually several elements that you should take into consideration.
Here are 10 key factors any effective marketer needs to address if they want to enjoy success with Google, or any other search engine:
1) Objectives
Being clear on your objectives is the most important thing. This may seem obvious but when most marketers start the conversation by focusing on keywords, it's worth remembering that a good ranking is only worthwhile if it serves your objective.
Some marketers have very specific targets which vary from industry to industry. A travel company may be looking to increase revenue from a certain destination by 25%, or a college may want to see course registrations rise by 10%. Those objectives have to be the primary focus of any campaign. They often result in a broader range of keywords being targeted – rather than generic keywords which can take longer to influence.
2) Audience
To drive relevant website traffic and reduce window shoppers, content needs to be targeted to the right audience. A travel brand trying to rent its villas to the over 60s market, will need a different approach to one focused on the 18-30s market.
Marketers need to think about the specific needs of the customer. A manufacturer, for example, may need lots of content to answer support specific queries around the use of their products.
Considering the target audience is also important off-site, as it will determine the bloggers, publishers and social networks with which you engage.
3) Measurement
A key factor in running a successful SEO/digital marketing campaign is to measure all interactions which are happening on your website. Key performance indicators (KPIs) will need to be set up and aligned with your marketing objectives - otherwise you will have no idea what success looks like.
As well as defining KPIs, the integrity of the data needs to be validated. This will ensure that your PPC traffic is not being attributed to the SEO channel. If the user journey spans multiple sub-domains, you'll also want to make sure all pages in that journey are tagged up. This will allow you to build out a user profile and understand the visitors using your website.
4) Data driven strategy
Digital analytics is vital for any marketing campaign, and offers crucial insights into the customer journey. Smart analysis will tell you what type of visitor is driving the most engagement on your website – it may be men over 50 years of age or women under 30. You can also see what is driving their behaviour – it may be natural search or display advertising.
From an SEO perspective, the data provided will determine which keywords to target, what content to produce and when. Ultimately, it will help to drive your strategy.
5) Planning
Working to a schedule is vital, especially if your business has a seasonal element such as selling summer wear or Christmas gifts. You can, of course, put relevant content on your site at any time of the year and it will have value, but this is only part one of your strategy. Part two, the off-site promotional work, which is likely to generate the inbound links you desire, needs to be done in a timely manner.
As a side note, from a technical perspective, it would be best to keep these seasonal pages live all year. Websites which produce a new seasonal page each year are missing a trick as they lose the page history and link equity previously generated.
6) Technical elements
If you are not set up technically, you are set up to fail. Having the best content in the world offers no guarantee of success if the website is failing. One of the first things I do with a client is an SEO audit. This is like an MOT for your website. It removes barriers - everything is tagged up properly which ensures that everything is visible.
A technical inspection also examines other aspects such as the mobile experience. If mobile pages are not fast or smooth running they will impact on the likelihood that links will be shared naturally.
7) Content
If you are not producing enough great content, you risk being left behind by competitors. Google's whole ethos is about making content easily available, and it wants to provide end users with the best possible results.
Marketers also need to produce different types of content to ensure it is visible to customers at every stage of the buying cycle. A good rule of thumb - if your customers like your content, Google will like your content.
8) Influential relationships
SEO is no longer just about the quantity of links, it's about the quality of the links. In that respect it has become really important to build relationships and engage with relevant influencers who can provide those links.
Whether they provide 'follow' links, which offer direct SEO value, or 'no-follow' links, which have no direct SEO value, these relationship are still important. This is because when influential people talk about your brand, it provides lots of social signals - as people share or retweet what they are saying.
9) Integration
Modern SEO is about generating links naturally rather than artificially, and that means intertwining marketing channels. Organisations often have different agencies managing and supplying their social media activities, content and PR. This means that someone has to act as the glue that holds everything together – this is often the central marketing team.
Left alone, each agency can have an impact on SEO but when they collaborate the impact will be greater than their individual contributions.
10) Long term approach
Organisations will always be tempted to go for quick wins. They will pay for editorial content and links to appear, but this is a very grey area. If you sponsor a link this should be declared under UK law. If you rely on particular tactics to build 'follow' links, and Google classifies them as being 'unnatural', you run a high risk of incurring a penalty - which can be devastating from an SEO as well as a brand perspective.
When links are attracted at an accelerated rate Google will expect to see a corresponding uplift in social signals and press activity. These different signals combined tell Google that the links are natural and that this has been a result of an effective marketing campaign. So it is better to do things properly from the start, and think of the long term goals rather than short term gains.
Ranking for generic keywords will undoubtedly help increase visibility on search engines but, if SEO is to result in success, marketers need to address several other contributory elements.
Every bit plays its part. You can't just focus on the content and forget about the technical side – if your content is to be easily accessible you need to have a well-structured website. Measurement is also essential but you can't concentrate on this and neglect those influential relationships which are going to help you build up online authority.
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Marc Benezra is a Partner in the Los Angeles office of BakerHostetler. Trained as a transactional real estate lawyer and then serving as Senior Vice President and General Counsel to The Stanford Ranch Company, Marc counsels public and private clients in a wide variety of real estate and corporate matters, including litigation, partnership disputes, workouts and restructurings. Marc is widely regarded for his expertise in defending solvent guarantors and conduit borrowers in connection with distressed assets/loans and aggressive special servicers. He is committed and sensitive to his clients' unique situations and needs.
Marc has been recognized as a Southern California "Super Lawyer," in the National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals and in Madison's Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals.
Marc has participated in a variety of civic organizations, including New West Charter High School: Founder; Los Angeles Jewish Community Relations Committee: Past Executive Board Member; Israel & World Jewry Commission: Chair; National Board of the UJC/JCPA Israel Advocacy Committee; and Exceptional Children's Foundation: Board Member.
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5 Things to Look For in a Backpack
When you're shopping for a backpack, look for these important features:
- Wide, padded shoulder straps. Make sure your child uses both straps, because slinging a backpack over just one shoulder can cause muscle strain. Straps should be tight enough that the pack fits close to the body, in the middle of the back (not hanging past his butt).
- Padded back. This provides protection against sharp objects (like a binder's edge) and helps relieve strain on the back.
- Waist strap. This one is harder to find in a kid's backpack (and pricier), but it's helpful for distributing weight and taking pressure off little shoulders.
- Compartments. Using them helps distribute weight more evenly. The heaviest items should go in the center of the backpack.
- Lightweight. The total weight of a full backpack shouldn't be more than 15 percent of your child's body weight — that means an 80-pound kid should carry 12 pounds, max. If your child needs to haul more than that, consider a rolling backpack (check to make sure it's allowed).
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The American Burn Association estimates that, in 2016, 486,000 people will sustain a burn injury bad enough that it requires medical treatment. Whether a burn injury requires medical treatment depends largely on the degree and size of the burn. Learn more about degrees of burns and how a burn can affect an accident victim.
What are the degrees of burns?
There are four types of burns, ranging from low seriousness to high: first-degree burns, second-degree burns, third-degree burns, and fourth-degree burns.
First-Degree Burns
First-degree burns are a minor type of burn because they only affect the top layer of the skin. These types of burns usually result from sudden and brief bursts of heat, like briefly touching a hot iron. Sunburn can also cause first degree burns.
First-degree burns result in red, non-blistered skin. The skin may become inflamed or swell and you may feel minor pain.
As the skin heals, it may feel dry or even begin peeling like with a bad sunburn. Your burn should heal within about a week and will not leave a scar.
You can usually treat a first-degree at home by:
- Soaking the burn area in cool water (not cold)
- Using over-the-counter medication for pain relief
- Applying aloe vera gel (do not use burn cream unless your doctor advises you to do so)
- Applying antibiotic ointment and loose gauze
It is important to note that you should never use ice or cotton balls to take care of any burn, no matter the severity. Ice may ease the initial pain of a burn, but it drastically increases the time it takes for the burn to heal. Using cotton balls to clean a burn can leave small fibers stuck in the injury leading to infection.
Although first-degree burns usually heal on their own at home, if any of the following apply, you should see a doctor as soon as possible:
- You are uncertain about the severity of your burns
- They cover a large area of skin (more than three inches)
- They occurred on your face, chest, buttocks, or genital region, or on a major joint (e.g., the elbow, knee, hip, or shoulder)
Second-Degree Burns
While a first-degree only affects the epidermis (first layer of skin), a second-degree breaks through that first layer to damage the dermis (second layer). These burns result from a longer exposure to heat or a longer contact with chemicals or electricity.
Second-degree burns result in blisters and usually some thickening of the skin. Skin will likely be sore with blisters developing over the burn. The severity of the burn determines the healing time; however, they usually take about two or three weeks.
For serious second-degree burns, skin grafting may be necessary. This is the process of taking skin from an unburnt area of your body and moving it to the burned area. Depending on the severity of your burn, you can treat some second-degree burns at home. For second-degree burns:
- You must keep the burn clean and bandaged to avoid infection
- Run it under cool water for 10 to 15 minutes or soak it for five minutes
- Use over-the-counter pain medication
- Apply ointment (do not use cream unless your doctor advises you to do so)
As with first-degree burns, never use ice or cotton balls to clean a burn. Furthermore, if the second-degree burn covers a widespread area, especially around the face, hands, buttocks, groin, or feet, you should see a doctor immediately.
Third and Fourth-Degree Burns
Third and fourth-degree burns are the most serious types of burns because they extend through every layer of the skin. Fourth-degree burns look like third-degree burns, but they extend even beyond the skin and into the tendons or bones.
Third and fourth-degree burns result in a widespread thickness of the skin with a waxy white or charred brown color. The skin will have a raised leathery appearance and, depending on the cause, may have undeveloped blisters.
The pain may be severe in third-degree burns; however, in many third- and fourth-degree burns, there will be no pain at all because the injury destroyed your nerve endings.
If you suffer a third- or fourth-degree burn, see a doctor immediately.
While waiting to see the doctor, remove any clothing from the burn site and raise the burn above your heart, if possible. For both third- and fourth-degree burns, surgery is likely necessary to prevent severe scarring and contracture.
Contracture is the shortening or hardening of muscles or tendons which leads to deformity and rigidity in joints. Skin grafting may be also be necessary.
Complications of third and fourth-degree burns include infection, blood loss, and shock. Furthermore, with all degrees of burns, there is a risk of tetanus.
What are common causes of burns?
Serious burns result from exposure to:
- Hot or boiling liquids
- Chemicals
- Electricity
- Fire
- The sun
- Flammable liquids and gasses
The severity of a burn depends on both what causes the burn and the amount of time the skin is in contact with the hot item or chemical.
The Law Office of Jason R. Schultz, PC Can Help
Serious burn injuries can leave you with severe deformity, inability to perform certain physical activities, and may even prevent you from being able to work. Do not ignore your legal options for compensation. If you suffered a burn injury as a result of another party's negligence in Georgia, a burn injury lawyer can help you recover the compensation you need and deserve.
Call the Law Office of Jason R. Schultz today to schedule a consultation today: 404-474-0804. Jason will evaluate the value of your damages and work with you to get the maximum compensation possible.


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The Steward of God?s Creation award is bestowed to those individuals who exhibit courage and commitment in the caring and keeping of the earth in a heroic, distinguished and effective manner. Awardees are determined by a vote of religious leaders and bestowed at a public event, normally the National Prayer Breakfast for Creation Care, which is sponsored annually by a coalition of religious organizations and affiliates.
Bill McKibben
Through these ventures, McKibben has helped awaken Americans and young people worldwide to the seriousness of global climate disruption. He has led marches, spoken at hundreds of meetings and conferences, and worked relentlessly to seek a level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere no greater than 350 parts per million, a level that would allow a stable climate to continue on earth. This action was necessary because fossil fuel corporations and many others with financial interests in business as usual have sought to confuse citizens and even deny the validity of science reports about climate change. McKibben has responded by organizing student rallies, demonstrations and protests, all the while galvanizing young people into activism and popularizing awareness of the seriousness of global climate change.
McKibben has deplored the lack of popular awareness of the clear scientific basis for recognizing climate change as one of the greatest threats facing civilization. He declares that we are facing "one of the biggest transitions in human history; the scale of the challenge is enormous." We are enmeshed "in structural sin," he observes, and if we are not willing to challenge the structures of sin, we cannot achieve the goals of a stable climate or a stable society. "This fight," he declares, "will become harder before it gets easier," and yet we don't have the luxury of time.
In acknowledgment of his prophetic vision, inspired leadership, service on behalf of God's Good Earth, but especially for his development of the 350.org organization, we are pleased to extend to Bill McKibben our 2013 steward of God's creation award.


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Kuesu was a young woman in her late adolescent years, with a fair skin complexion and well-endowed figure. She has long, straight silver (originally black, as seen in flashbacks) hair that runs all the way down to her hips with several bangs framing her forehead, and has violet eyes (a brighter shade in the anime). On her forehead is a white, crescent moon-shaped mark turned a full 90 degrees clockwise. It is because of this mark she was known by ayakashi as the "Twilight Moon" (黄昏の月, Tsaogare no Tsuki). Her attire mainly consists of gothic lolita outfits, which are usually accented with a headband on her hair with ribbons on the side. For footwear, she wears a pair of calf-high boots over black, thigh-high stockings.
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Yuto is Kuesu's fiancé. Their engagement was arranged by the Amakawa och Jinguji families when they was just children, in an attention to make the latters more powerful and respected among the other Demon Slayers. Like the other girls in his group of friends Kuesu is in love with him.
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- Among all 5 women in Yuto's harem, Kuesu is the only girl who kissed Yuto the most, causing all the girls, especially Himari, to become jealous.
- In Japanese, Kuesu means "questionable", a name that perfectly fits the girl's personality.


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by Merle O'Brien
As the fields of art and science move to a common space in the 21st century, creativity is taking centrestage in all fields of human endeavor, driving a new form of economy and redefining itself from an art into a lifescience.
Working as a Futurist at the forefront of creativity, design and front end innovation – while also being an Odissi danseuse, training in one of the world's oldest forms of codified creativity, I see that the future of creativity looks remarkably similar to its most ancient past. If this holds true, Odissi may find itself becoming increasingly relevant as an educational technology for neuro-muscular entrainment to unlock human creative potential.
In 2010 I began doctoral research into the (re) emerging lifescience of creativity based on principles of Odissi dance, as codified on Vedic lifescience 2000 years ago in the Natyashastra (the science of dance and drama).
As the only African Odissi dance scholar, this line of thinking presented many challenges in a modern Cartesian academic context. It was exacerbated by South African politics and cultural dynamics.
My thesis was that by moving the body rhythmically and repetitively to certain spatial arrangements and sound patterns, a flow state of awareness is enlivened which enhances creativity. Leading creativity expert Csikszentmihalyi defines flow as a "holistic response or optimal state of experience in which there is order in consciousness. It happens when psychic energy, or attention, is invested in realistic goals, and when skills match the opportunity for action." (Csikszentmihalyi, 1990) Among sportsmen, it is described as the "inner game of mastery" (Timothy Gallwey) integration of the conscious and subconscious reflex functions (Roy Palmer and Lyoto Machida) and 'a different dimension' (Ayrton Senna).
My embodied, lived experience of 'the zone' as an Odissi Indian classical danseuse, is a transcendental state of dynamic equilibrium – within and without – in which spatial, temporal, corporeal and relational aspects of being alters: my senses sharpen, I observe myself observing the audience observe me; while moving, I see minute detail. It is as if time slows down, my state of rhythm peaks. What looks like a split-second movement and I feel a euphoric sense of deep love and connection' This experience correlates with six factors of the flow state described by Nakamura and Csíkszentmihályi (2009).
Since J.P. Guilford highlighted creativity as a phenomenon in 1950 during his presidential address to the American Psychology Association, creativity research has largely been biased to the west; approached from the fields of psychology, education (pedagogy) and the performing and creative arts. Its relationship with intelligence is understood in five sets; creativity subsumes intelligence, intelligence subsumes creativity, they overlap, they are different, and they are the same thing (Sternberg, 2004). It must be noted that in at least three ancient cultures – Indian, African and Chinese – intelligence has more to do with metacognition: self-referral (Vedic), interconnectedness (African Ubuntu) and homeostasis (Chinese Dao). Ontological differences in approaching spirituality, consciousness and mysticism are challenges to reconciling eastern and western notions of creativity.
If, through Odissi dance, we can discover the moderating principles by which art (a) = xyz and science (b) = xyz, making a = b – we will understand the science to dance as we know the science of human movement in the form of sport.
Odissi is a graceful, refined and subtle, yet powerful, dance. It is performed to complex mathematical rhythmic patterns. The movement technique involves shifting the body weight across the central plumb-line of the body between symmetrical and asymmetrical postures based on geometrical patterns; the chauka (circle), the tribhangi (triangle), brahmari (circles) and chari (vectors). The body is divided into three areas: the head, torso and lower limbs to enable the dancer to approximate a helix; moving in a signature S-curve. This highly refined technique is achieved by using the stabilizer muscles, without moving the pelvic girdle.
Unlike the ballerina who seeks to defy space, Odissi is uses gyrokinetic principles; working as close to the ground as possible with 'Mother Earth' in squatted postures. While moving, the dancer uses refined movements of her eyes, fingers and face to express a range of emotive states (Rasa) and code of non-verbal language to tell stories. To unblock the intuitive faculties and enhance self-referral, it was written that 'the hand must follow the eye' in movement. All this is executed with mathematical precision to percussive music based on the Sanskrit sound scale. Odissi dance training has a unique pedagogical approach known as Guru Parampara Shishya, which upholds the central Vedic tenet of teaching is that 'the wise teacher aspires defeat by the student for unless and until that happens, the world cannot evolve'.
As an ancient creative art form, Odissi was codified on the ontological worldview of Vedic Philosophy that art and science are one. In Sanskrit, the root for understanding creativity' is 'Shakti', translated as 'the kinetic energy'. Shakti is embodied in the form of a Goddess by whose energy the entire cosmos is co-created in perfect motion. This is described in Indian mythology as 'the dance of creativity' by Nataraj, the divine dancer. Shakti is not unlike 'the Higgs-Boson' (God-particle) that is part of the Standard Model in Physics. This particle is operative with gravity to manifest the unseen into material form from the ocean of creative particles in which we dance. For this reason Indian dance accepts that space-time and gravity are a compact as described by Einstein's theory of General Relativity. And by stamping our feet, we activate the power of sound within a time-space-gravity compact to release creative energy into the universe. All ancient aboriginal dance forms, including African dance, has this dynamic. What is evident, is that modern science is slowly re-discovering the deep structure underlying universal creativity that ancients believed since time immemorial. By unearthing the old, we can make better sense of the new.
In the 21st century, software coding operates on the same two-sided principle of creativity as art and science. A coder uses mathematics (science) at the back end of a website to create art experienced by users at the front-end of the worldwide-web.
Understanding the (xyz) principles that moderate art and science, is key. Here Odissi, Indian classical dance and the Vedic arts have a lot to share to help the world understand the paradigm of art and science as one. In fact, everything may be one by applying these xyz principles to all existence for in spiritual terms, man, as the Divine's creation, is His/ Her art of xyz principles. And man's creation is the science of knowing the Divine's art. And if there is an art to creating the world (the picture the Divine is painting); man may be interpreting this as science. But is art and science then different? Clearly not. Only the human mind has defined it as two separate things. For if the principles apply as a fixed formulae for the Divine's perfection that (a) = xyz principles = (b) then everything in creation would be both art and science.
Therefore, in the 21st century our global paradigm is shifting to redefine creativity as a lifescience using common principles of art and science that also relates with spirituality. The rich context in which the Sage Bharata codified Indian dance and drama as a science, may well have been within a highly creative economic system where the value of a spiritual aesthetic experience was as rich and valuable as it is becoming today.
Real creativity research, by its very nature, would be disruptive to the conventional pedestrian path of knowledge. As the world transits to this new paradigm, hold outs of the old are doing battle with warriors for the new.
Going beneath the foundations of the modern thinking, I am unearthing locked up knowledge about principles of creativity that held true 2000 years ago in a creative movement form – that still holds true in modern science in the 21st century. With this, we hope to enhance human creative potential to deal with the challenges of our time.
Working in front end innovation, I apply the creative intelligence of Odissi to approach choreography as ergonomic and spatial design. I apply Rasa Theory in experience design with deeper empathy and complex things become much simpler after practice. Odissi, as a unique way of knowing, has a central axis of truth which reconciles east and west, ancient and modern, art and science in a coherent paradigm of the universe.
Therefore, Odissi is a sleeping giant stirring. In the years to come, those who have been blessed to train in the Guru Parampara Shishya tradition have a responsibility to uphold its lifescience and tradition. If it took 2000 years to move Odissi from the Temple to a theatre, in the 21st century it must hold its own on the global stage.
What does an Odissi dancer know? How does she come to know what she knows? These deep questions can only be answered through rigorous academic research into the ontology and epistemology of knowledge locked up in the lifescience of Odissi dance. This is why, it is important for Odissi dancers to pursue research and open new pathways for 'the dance of creativity' to be shared with the world.