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Admit it. You've dented the hood of your father's Hyundai attempting to be a Duke boy. You've tried on shorts that test the limits of current indecent exposure laws. You've dreamt of bringing felons to justice a la Rosco P. Coltrane. Perhaps since first gazing upon the wonder that was the Dukes of Hazzard in 1979, you've lived in that crazy Georgia county in your mind -- scaring your loved ones, jeopardizing your job, calling your sanity into question.
Or not. But I'll be willing to bet that if you witnessed the glory that is the Dukes of Hazzard television series, you've stolen a moment or two to imagine a life of moonshine-enhanced whimsy, high-speed car chases and the General Lee. Now's your chance. Southpeak Interactive gives you the opportunity to live your dreams in a rip-roarin' new racing adventure.
A racing adventure? Kind of. There's a lot more racing than adventure here. In the one-player game, you lead the Duke boys into carburetor combat against the finest engines in the South in a series of nine episodes. The main goal is to bust up some criminal activity in Hazzard and win enough money to pay off the mortgage to Uncle Jesse's farm, but the missions range from pulling over bad guys to winning races to collecting objects. The multiplayer game is almost exclusively racing, except for a horrendously useless demolition derby style Jug Run.
The missions involve burning through the Georgia back roads, and vary little in purpose. Usually you're either racing to get somewhere in a specific amount of time, or racing to beat an adversary or flat-out racing on the track at the county fair. If you're not doing that, you're pulling someone over by ramming them or using Luke to shoot arrows into their tires (one of the cooler features in the game).
The control is nothing imaginative. Maneuvering around hairpin turns, launching over ramps and dodging law enforcement is what makes this game interesting, and in more difficult modes, downright challenging. But at times, car speeds get going so fast, initially it seems like anything you touch will send you into a 720-degree spin or a flip. The seriously wacky stunt-car physics make for a weird hybrid driving-action experience. The materials for the game boast that this is "just like the TV show," but at times while playing this game, I felt as if I'd been transported to the last fifteen minutes of the Blues Brothers. Cars spin, ramp, careen and tip. You'll find yourself doing end-over-end rolls and aerial twists and then landing back on your wheels. While this doesn't make for the most realistic car chase experience, it fulfills its purpose: you really do feel as if you've been transported into the insane world of Hazzard. Things don't necessarily don't make sense, but they don't have to (and didn't always make sense in the show, either).
Truthfully, anything less than the Hard mode is a cakewalk for an experienced gamer, but that's why it's there. Some missions, in fact, can't even be completed if you make even one subtle error. If you simply want to see the story unfold, Easy mode will give you the guided tour in a couple of hours. In the long run, though, what fun is that?
The two-player games give this title a little more extended playability, especially since this is the only racing game where you can pit the General Lee against Rosco's Cruiser. The race mode enables you and a good ol' boy or gal to compete on any of the tracks. The Time Trial game is simply a hand-the-controller-back-and-forth deal as you compete against the clock. Yawn. The Jug Run is a complete waste of time, as the split screen makes it almost impossible to maneuver through the junkyard environment.
For total fans, all of the significant characters from the Dukes series are here: Luke, Bo, Daisy, Cooter and Uncle Jesse; J.D. "Boss" Hogg, Rosco and Enos. Your old friends from the series appear in the cut scenes and occasionally in the game itself. You'll hear helpful hints over the CB from your Hazzard compadres, but for the most part, it's just Bo and Luke side-by-side.
The Balladeer, wonderfully voiced by Waylon Jennings, sets up the scenes, and you knock 'em down. You begin the game in control of the General Lee, and, as things progress, get to climb aboard Daisy's Jeep, Cooter's tow truck, Boss Hogg's ride, and Uncle Jesse's classic hotrod. The inclusion of all the vehicles is a nice touch, and there are slight differences in handling, but it's not real road racing. It's funkified arcade racing at best. (Anyone weaned on Gran Turismo will be sorely disappointed.)
The Dukes of Hazzard is a fast game and, for the most part, the graphics keep up with the cars. The General Lee looks good zipping around on the back roads of Hazzard, as do the rest of the vehicles. The backgrounds are functional, but nothing special. They do get rather repetitive by the end of the game, as several of the scenes take place in the same locations.
Where the graphics both shine and fail are in the cutscenes. For some reason, Southpeak decided it would be a grand idea to render the Dukes opening credits sequence for the startup movie. I guess this is to give the game continuity. But wouldn't video have been nice? The characters look downright goofy. Uncle Jesse resembles Dr. Zaius from Planet of the Apes and Luke Duke could easily be on display at your local zoo. Probably, the biggest disappointment is Daisy. She's is an aberration. The only character that looks fairly accurate is Rosco -- even his mannerisms are captured accurately. Conversely, the cars and environments in the cutscenes are beautifully rendered. The orange General gleams in the Georgia sun, the water and trees look great. It looks like Hazzard! 'Nuff said.
The purr of the General Lee, the wailing of sirens, the rumble of Cooter's tow truck -- where were they? I seem to remember the General sounding like a souped-up Dodge, not a piece of Formula One Eurotrash. In fact, there wasn't enough variation in any of the engine sounds to make me feel as if I were in a different ride. Thankfully, they included the Dixie horn, but after a few toots, even that becomes an empty pleasure.
Waylon Jennings' narration is what really makes this game feel like a genuine Dukes' experience. Across the board, the voice acting lends authenticity: James Best (Rosco), Sonny Shroyer (Enos), Ben Jones (Cooter) and Tom Wopat (Luke) all pitch in with vocal cameos. And the inclusion of the original Dukes theme was key. The original songs by the Tractors are light and fun, which is perfect for this sort of romp, but they eventually melt into obscurity.
The Verdict
Like I said at the start, this "racing adventure" is a lot of racing and a little adventure. The game plays out like an episode, and for those old enough to be nostalgic, it offers a hearty dose of Duke lore. Of course, the real appeal is to get behind the wheel of the General Lee once and for all.
The title succeeds in capturing the look and feel of the television series, but for those unfamiliar, it will probably be a waste of time. The missions can get tedious, even though some are truly challenging. The stunt physics are fun and the various vehicles are a hoot. All in all, it is a decent ride while it lasts, which will vary in proportion to how much you enjoyed the TV show.


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[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ommodities permeate virtually every aspect of modern daily living, but for all their importance—their breadth, their depth, their intricacies, and their central role in daily life—few people who are not economists or traders know how commodity markets work. Almost every day, newspaper headlines and media commentators scream warnings of impending doom–shortages of arable land, clashes over water, and political conflict as global demand for fossil fuels outstrips supply. The picture is bleak, but our grasp of the details and the macro shifts in commodities markets remain blurry.
Winner Take All is about the commodity dynamics that the world will face over the next several decades. In particular, it is about the implications of China's rush for resources across all regions of the world. The scale of China's resource campaign for hard commodities (metals and minerals) and soft commodities (timber and food) is among the largest in history. To be sure, China is not the first country to launch a global crusade to secure resources. From Britain's transcontinental operations dating back to the end of the 16th century, to the rise of modern European and American transnational corporations between the mid 1860's and 1870's, the industrial revolution that powered these economies created a voracious demand for raw materials and created the need to go far beyond their native countries.
So too is China's resource rush today. Although still in its early stages, already the breadth of China's operation is awesome, and seemingly unstoppable. China's global charge for commodities is a story of China's quest to secure its claims on resource assets, and to guarantee the flow of inputs needed to continue to drive economic development. Moyo, an expert in global commodities markets, explains the implications of China's resource grab in a world of diminishing resources.
This book comes from one of the leading experts in economics: In 2009 Moyo was named by Time as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World," and was nominated to the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Forum. Her writing regularly appears in economic and finance-related publications such as the Financial Times, the Economist, and the Wall Street Journal.
Moyo serves on the board of Barclays Bank, SABMiller and Lundin Petroleum. She has done numerous speaking engagements at organizations including OECD, World Bank, IMF, Council on Foreign Relations, and the American Enterprise Institute. In 2009 she spoke at the TEDx conference at the EU Parliament. She holds a PhD in economics from Oxford and an MPA from Harvard. She lives in London.

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Susan slept over while we waited for Doreen to finish her night shift at the hospital, then took off in the dark of night so to arrive in Sulphur for the beginning of class, a bit the worse for wear, albeit with a yummy healthy breakfast at a McDonalds somewhere near the Texas/Oklahoma border. And the class was not playing around at all. We dove into some serious work, masked and gloved, mixing colors, toting canning pots full of jelly jars around to available burners, boiling, draining, spinning dry, etc. etc.
The principal of the course was that we took three primary colors, then mixed 100 colors from them, as you can see above.
Ellen Munro was our
Here's Doreen slaving over a hot stove. She was quite the ace at this since we did our measuring with medical syringes. She has obviously had a lot of practice.
We paired off to do our work. Each pair was responsible for 14 colors. I got the lovely Rina as my partner and enjoyed every minute of working with her. In fact, a nicer group of women you couldn't have found anywhere. They came from all over the country.
After mixing all the colors and dyeing our sample skeins, we were allowed to exhaust the remaining dyes on our own fibers. Here were some interesting rovings and skeins dyed with various techniques.
Here is the skein I painted. I'm quite happy with the colors and learned about a product which really helps keep the color in place. It's so funny, when I buy clothes, I always choose subtle colors. But when I buy or dye yarn, it is usually outrageously colorful.
Our thoroughly exhausted threesome limped out at the end of the day to our shared room at the nearby Indian owned motel, where we immediately crashed and burned. Waking an hour or so later to the smells of curry wafting through the halls (an odd smell for Sulphur, Oklahoma) we left to have dinner way out in the boonies with friends. Following them through beautiful landscapes on narrow wildly winding roads, we eventually tumbled onto this treasure.....Steve's Steak Barn.
Here are Carol, Roiana, Susan and Doreen standing in front of the above mentioned establishment in the middle of bloody nowhere. Starving one and all!
We had elaborate decor.
Exotic water features (note the hound puppy drinking from the outdoor shower/bathtub).


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French Casino Operators Are Looking To Expand
By Online Casino 365
French Casino Operators Are Looking To Expand
Due to a recent increase in the net revenue generated by casinos throughout France, operators in the country are interested in expansion. This is the first time in over five years that France's net revenue has increased thanks to its casinos. French casino operators want to take advantage of this increase in revenue and expand in ways that will attract younger gamblers.
There are 201 venues throughout France that offer gambling and the income generated in 2015 from these venues equals $2.36 billion. According to gambling operators France has more casinos than any other country in Europe. They have also noted that most of French casinos run by a specific operator offer casino patrons entertainment options that do not involve gambling.
France's municipal governments are interested in possibly expanding the country's casino industry. Jean-Claude Gaudin, Mayor of Marseille, France, arranged for a study of casino gaming in the city to be conducted. The results of the study determined that having a casino in Marseille would lead to a €10 million increase in yearly tax revenue as well as the creation of 500 jobs. Nearby towns have already benefited from having casinos in them as Deauville's government draws 30pc per year thanks to the taxes placed on their casino games. Some French towns have drawn as much as 80pc per year from their local casino taxes.
Though casinos are not allowed by law to exist inside France's borders, those who operate gambling facilities want to open their own casinos in France's capital city of Paris. There is a possibility that in the future, casino operators will be able to have private gambling clubs in the capital. The French government seemed to prefer the idea of gambling clubs to casinos for a while, though in 2008 several were closed after those running them were suspected of allowing the Corsican mafia to launder an undisclosed amount of money. It has been proposed that France replace its casinos with gambling clubs modeled after those found in London; these clubs would offer all of the usual casino games with the exception of slot machines.
Historically, any casinos found in France have only been located in beach resorts and thermal spa destinations for tourists. This has been the case throughout France for over the past 100 years.
One way that casino operators are getting around the laws in France is to open online casinos, though they must be based offshore or run by a company in another country. Online casinos have not been allowed by law to actually be based in France, though many of them do accept French players. A change was enacted in 2010 when France made it legal for its residents to play online Poker. However, all other types of casino games are still outlawed where the Internet is concerned. This does not stop French players from finding online casinos they can join. In the future they may no longer have to do so to gamble.
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Keith Rysoski, Superintendent of Stillwater Area Public schools talked in his session about "Thinking out of the Box".
Teachers need to facilitate the learning, but we put them into a box that makes it difficult.
If we want them to think outside of the box, we need to get them out of the box.
He used a video of an amoeba to illustrate that students are constantly learning and changing. We should be asking kids questions like:
Why is it moving, why does it change, what if we shown a light on it or dropped saltwater on it? Instead, we ask them to draw and label the parts, then assess them and are satisfied.
He asks buisiness leaders what skills students will need to have to be successful in 2021, the year this year's Kindergarteners will graduate?
What is technology- He brought out a microscope to illustrate that technology appears in many different ways. Just look at the phones kids have today!
He said that if you want to start a one to one program, just to have a one to one program, don't do it.
Look at what are the skill sets that kids will need to be successful, besides reading, writing and math.
Look at the 21st Century Skills. Just because creativity is not on a state test, that doesn't mean we should ignore it. What are we doing to prepare kids to be better tomorrow than they are today.
He used the 1989 San Francisco earthquake to illustrate the many authentic learning opportunities he was unable to introduce to his students because each student didn't have a laptop.
1. At the HEART of what makes the Oakland program successful.
Belief in NOT the technology-Kids, opportunities, access to information, creative expression. "I am successfull and I didn't learn that way!"
Passion there will be people against you! Because it's what's right.
Determination only successful if you are determined
2. The HEAD component is:
Role Playing If you were comfortable in the old paradigm (desks in rows, sage on the stage, etc.), teachers need to facilitate learning, not dictate learning! Teacher: "I had to remember I was the (Insert discipline here) and they were the technology expert" Where are the students in the classroom
Professional Development-After 6 years, teachers going to conferences need to talk with others who teach the way you do. Make connections to allow this conversation about instruction. THE KEY!
Cell phones out on the desk using them as student response systems.
3. HANDS component
Rule Book-How do you make sure they won't do something that their not supposed to? Expectations! If you think they won't follow,they won't! Stillwater meeting Parent-"You can't give these to the kids, they'll throw them out the bus window!" Student-"These same people who don't trust me with technology are the same ones who call me to babysit!"
Roll Out/Roll In plan He would prefer the roll in didn't happen, but allowed for more extended learning
All Hands on Deck-Minimize down time. Have a plan in place.
Lids Up/Open- Teachers decide when kids will be using them. NOT all the time. Don't be afraid to say, "Lids down!"
He showed a series of pictures of students using their laptops in class and pointed out that this was not a computer class, it was integrated in regular classes.
One to One Learning Initiative, not Laptop initiative!!!!!
He encourages people interested in starting this initiative, to begin, and end with Professional Development-This is not Technology professional development-It's tied to the curriculum!


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Shane - After being denied psychiatric medication by ValueOptions, Shane turned to illegal drugs financed by burglaries. For stealing a few hundred dollars worth of goods, he was sentenced by Judge Ron Reinstein to eleven years. Shane is the author of the blog Persevering Prison Pages.
The Arizona Department Corrections – who banned us from corresponding last year – are now violating Shane's human rights even further by refusing to give him some of his mail – mostly stuff related to blogging.
From Shane:
ADOC's sneaky mail-monitoring staff have taken a special interest in mail to and from me, printouts of my blogs and related blog sites like Jon's Jail Journal, and correspondence of a miscellaneous nature. Mainly, my incoming mail is intercepted. Recently, copies of "Avoidable Tensions" a story I wrote for Jon's Jail Journal, and copies of Shaun Attwood's interview in Not Shut Up Magazine were contrabanded. Despite the fact that I personally wrote "Avoidable Tensions" and have multiple copies, ADOC spent valuable time and hard earned tax dollars to intercept all of this correspondence.
The content of this intercepted blog entry is constitutionally protected free speech, is based on facts, observations, opinions, and is all public information. It therefore could not pose a threat to institutional security, as ADOC Publication Review Staff have asserted at the Lewis Complex.
This minor annoyance will not interfere with my blogging and guest writing covering ADOC and similar subjects. Nor will it discourage me from continuing my push for reform, rehabilitation and progressing forward past "prison life." I'm hardheaded and fearless when it comes to expressing myself. Only time will tell whether it's my fatal flaw or saving grace.
Click here for Shane's latest entry – "Operation Eagle Point" – at his own blog
Click here for the first blog about Shane at Jon's Jail Journal
Click here for an article on the censorship issues I faced to keep Jon's Jail Journal going
Our friends inside appreciate your comments
Post comments for Shane below or email them to email@example.com To post a comment if you do not have a Google/Blogger account, just select anonymous for your identity
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nice hearing that shane is ok. go after them shane, you beat them once before and can do it again.
when my friend was sentenced and moved from county jail to prison i got a big packet of mail that had been deemed unacceptable for him to get. this included an episode summary of his favorite tv show (he'd missed some episodes and wanted to catch up on it) printed out----it was marked up in big red ink: INTERNET CONTENT and then the other stuff had gotten a little wet at some point in transit so they'd opened it and circled each place where the ink smeared and marked it: UNKNOWN LIQUID. it happened to so many in a row that the poor guy thought i'd given up on him and i thought he was just not writing me anymore!
thanks for standing up to this censorship!


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How To Write An Email For Asking Sponsorships & Review Units - My Personal Format📝
How to Write an Email Asking for a Job
Three Parts:
First impressions do matter. Especially when we are presenting ourselves through a written letter, our words are the only window a hiring manager has into who we are and whether they'd like to give us a job. In order to give yourself the best opportunity in a competitive job market, it is important to focus on how to construct the best job request email possible that will distinguish you from your competition.
Writing a Job Request Email
Find a current job advertisement.Although eventually, you may draft a personalized template that can be customized as needed, you want to direct your letter toward an actual job opening.
- Linkedin, Monster, Indeed, and CareerBuilder have generalized job listings that will return results for nearly anything. Use a basic keyword search to see what turns up.
- Some professional fields have their own devoted job lists (e.g. Dice.com for careers in technology; MLA job list for university positions in language arts). Do research on what the best option is for you while, at the same time, searching as many different options as you can.
- If you list a resume on websites like Linkedin or Monster, often recruiters will contact you with open jobs.
Create a rough draft of the letter.Draft a letter that describes your career aspirations as well as the skills you bring to the existing role.
- Stay in the present. Avoid words like "hope" or speaking in the future tense. Write in terms of what you have done, not what you will do.
- Research key terminology from the job advertisement. Different companies use different terms to describe the same roles. By researching key terms, you can translate between what they want and the tasks you've previously performed, showing how your skills and experience model the skills of the desired candidate in the job ad.
- Use key words when possible. One way to create brevity is to rely on nuanced key-words that are specific to the industry or job you are applying for.
Begin with a greeting."To Whom it May Concern" is traditional but a little formal for most jobs. Something like "Hello Hiring Manager," or "Greetings Internship Selection Committee Members," is appropriate.
- Avoid exclamation marks. Although it is customary in informal correspondence to indicate excitement or enthusiasm with an exclamation mark after a greeting, this is non-typical of professional discourse. Let your enthusiasm show through your writing, not how you punctuate it.
First paragraph:Indicate your interest in the company and what job you are applying for. Offer specific details as to why this company appeals to you.
- It is also helpful to tell the hiring manager where you found the advertisement, especially if it was from a person already working for the company.
Second paragraph:This is an introduction to who you are professionally.
- Present your working history. This doesn't mean listing every job you've had since your paper route in 4th grade. It does however mean mentioning those jobs or responsibilities that you completed successfully and which align with the desired skills in the advertisement.
- Briefly describe your role at each company. Include your job title and a brief soundbite about your duties. Be sure to include roles that involved trust in you as an employee, like key-holding, scheduling, management, or payroll.
Third paragraph:Highlight your strengths and specialties.
- Have you had extensive training in a specific software suite? Are you familiar with the codes common to medical writing? Have you won awards for leadership or excellence? Are you good with people and communication? These are all items that could be included in this portion of your letter.
- Don't brag, but be sure the hiring manager is aware that you have been an asset to other companies.
Fourth Paragraph:Summary and closure. Get to the point as soon as possible without neglecting to revisit key details.
- Remind your reader regarding the position you are applying for.
- Gloss the key attributes you bring as a job candidate.
- Revisit your interest in the company, using detail if possible.
- Include phone number, email, and even a link to a personal professional page.
- Close by thanking the reader for his or her time and consideration.
Signature:Be warm, but formal. Something like "Best Regards," or "With Respect," is the right way to go.
- Signatures like "Love" or "Hugs" are appropriate for people you are well acquainted with,nota future employer.
Keep things concise.Remember that there could be hundreds of candidates applying for the position you want. For this reason, you generally want your job letter, including header, greeting, signature, and contact information, to stay within a single type-written page.
- Verify word count and length by cutting and pasting your letter into a word processing document. If a single-spaced version goes over a single page, your letter needs to be cut by at least a quarter of its length.
Ensure correct spelling and grammar.Stories abound of the hiring committees who eliminate candidates because of a comma splice or typo. You don't want to miss out on an employment opportunity just because your letter is poorly proofread.
- Check with your word processor. MS Word and other programs have spelling and grammar checking functionality. Simply open a file, copy and paste your letter to the file, and enable the check functions.
- Remember that these checks are not full-proof and should only be relied upon to catch careless errors, not to compensate for poor language skills.
Use correct formatting conventions.You template should offer suggestions for formatting; however, conventions vary depending on industry.
- Job application websites often have a response field where you can copy and paste a letter in. The main thing to look for in these with regard to formatting is sufficient space between paragraphs and proper indenting if possible.
- If you have relevant links that illustrate your work or a professional page, they can be hyperlinked into the appropriate position within the letter. Look at the top or bottom of the email field for a command bar and look for the button that resembles links in a chain. Select the text to link and clink on the button. A box will appear with a field for the link. Cut and paste the link into the field then click the "OK" button. The text will appear blue in the email, indicating that it is linked to an outside source.
Look for a template online.Templates are a good way to prompt good organization and can act as a checklist after drafting to ensure a letter is complete and informative. Additionally, in order to expedite the hiring process, managers appreciate when letters follow a conventional format when presenting information.
- If you do use a pre-fabricated online template, look for templates that are directed toward your specific recipient (internship committee, company hiring manager, etc.)
- Some want you to pay a fee; however, the free options are generally good ones, if generic. Look for templates published through university-based job preparatory websites or recognized job search engines.
Get someone else read it.When we write something, it is easy to miss careless errors.
- Having a fresh set of eyes to review our work ensures quality and also that someone outside our own perspective can understand and be persuaded by what we've said.
Include a resume.When submitting a job letter, it is usually customary to include a resume. Even if not requested, if someone reads you letter and finds it compelling, having the resume on hand can cement their interest and provide the opportunity for an interview.
Having Professional Writing Skills
Speak plainly but not informally.Slang, informal language or "texting speak" are completely inappropriate for job materials. That said, academic language and or creative writing is not the way to go either.
- You want your voice to come across as motivated, respectful, and approachable.
- You want to target a general audience, independent of gender, background, or any other defining characteristic.
Use precise vocabulary.Wordiness clouds meaning and frustrates readers. Instead, try to choose words that reflect the nuance of what you are attempting to say.
- Avoid "SAT words": Being precise doesn't mean using a three-syllable synonym for "productivity" that you will never hear again in your life. It also doesn't mean finding a way to jargonize your job to sound more complex than it is (e.g. a "garbage person" is not a "waste management artisan"). Instead, be specific and try to use common, transparent, recognizable words correctly, which increases readability of your letter.
- Value brevity. Hiring managers have limited time when reviewing job candidates, so you'll want to get to the point as soon as possible to ensure the best chance for an interview. One trick for doing this is, while you are writing, pretend that each word will cost you to use. Would you use worth of words when you can get your point across with ?
Use effective and varied sentence structure.Think of writing paragraphs as constructing a salad. No one enjoys a salad made of lettuce as much as a salad with some lettuce, but also radishes, carrots and celery.
- Varied sentence structure provides variety that maintains the interest of readers. It is also much easier to read that a paragraph containing only sentences of the same structure.
Use well-constructed paragraphs.Paragraphs, like essays and longer writings, have an intrinsic structure that the mind responds to. When we use logical, well-crafted paragraphs, it is easier for the reader the understand and improves their response to what we are saying.
- Begin with a main idea that echoes the main point of the entire writing. Think of the topic sentence of a paragraph as being a helpful mini-thesis statement that guides your paragraph.
- Offer examples. You'll need evidence to support your topic sentence. Offer examples that demonstrate its validity and logic. Try to focus on things that you can independently verify, as opposed to purely anecdotal evidence.
- Explain relevance. While the connection between the topic sentence and evidence might make sense to you, it's important to be explicit when constructing an argument of any kind so your audience can follow your logic. Be sure to explain to the person reading why and how the examples you've mentioned support that topic sentence.
- Transition to the next paragraph while also offering closure to the current one. This ensures that your reader doesn't get left behind in your argument, and also offers them clues as to what to expect next.
Researching the Job Advertisement
Understand how job ads work.Think of job advertisements as a kind of coded communication, written by hiring managers, directed toward the kind of candidates they think are right for the job.
- Consider who is writing the job ad. Job ads are written to market the job. They want it to sound as appealing as possible so that they can catch the eye of many quality candidates. This can, however, be an attempt to compensate for a boring, poorly paid, or high turn-over job.
- Know who the target audience is. Job ads want a sizable candidate pool, but not too many because it would mean increased work just to process hiring. For this reason, job ads often drop in jargon, niche keywords, or very specific types of certifications needs to "scare off" weaker candidates.
Identify the advertiser.Is hiring being done within the company or by a recruitment firm.
- When the company does their own hiring, that means that, by the time you reach the interview stage, you've already been vetted by people within the company and are likely part of a smaller pool of candidates.
- If it is through a recruitment company, it is possible that other recruitment companies are also promoting candidates for the same job, so the interview pool is likely to be wider.
Note the company.How big is it? What kind of reputation does it have? Is it a start-up?
- Larger companies often provide greater access to perks and benefits; however they are less personal than smaller ones.
- Start-ups may necessitate "scope creep," which is where the expectations of your job change and grow as the needs of the start-up change.
- If a company has a reputation of cut-throat promotion practices and a lack of work-life balance, you need to the know the risk you take by considering a position.
Review the job title and expectations.Do the duties fit with the title?
- Sometimes a company will list a position as an "entry level" or "junior" with salary to match but have a job description that far exceeds a junior-level position or pay scale.
- Vague descriptions mean that this is a new position or a re-invention of an old one and the company isn't sure entirely what filling this job will entail.
Pay attention to words like "must" or "need." Often positions will ask for a long list of desirable qualities but have far fewer actual qualification requirements.
- Think of the desirable qualities as the extra perks a potential employee can bring to the job and focus primarily on requirements indicated to be essential.
Look for special instructions.Does the ad request samples right away? Do they want submissions in PDF? Are they only conducting communication via email? Avoid your letter getting lost in the hiring void because you didn't follow submission instructions.
Make a note of salary or benefits information.Make a note of any pay or benefits information included in the job ad. This lets you determine early whether applying for a position is worth your time.
Go to the company webpage.Companies want employees who are aware of their core values and whose own values align with the company.
- From the company's website, look for a "FAQ" or "About" tab somewhere on the main page (usually top of bottom).
- When writing your letter, if possible, find way to subtly demonstrate how the values demonstrated by your own career echo those in the company masthead.
Look for the recruiter or hiring manager on Linked in.If you can find the name of the hiring manager, it can be helpful to view their Linkedin profile to get a sense of who they are.
- Did they work for another company in the past that you are familiar with? Do they have a BA from the same school you graduated from? Keep these things in mind as fodder for small talk in an interview, but also as a way to familiarize yourself to the hiring manager in your letter and distinguish yourself as a candidate.
Look for reviews or comments on the job.Websites like Glassdoor have a review function where they ask users to anonymously rate and review current and prior employers.
- This can be a good way to get insight into the sort of job you are looking at, as well as company culture, upward mobility, and even salary.
Look for people currently in the job on Linkedin.You can better understand your job prospects when you can get a sense of who already has the job you want.
- Under the "People" tab on Linkedin, do a key word search for the job title you are applying for.
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It's another weekend! Here are some fun and free (or relatively inexpensive) ideas for some things to do with the family!
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11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Details: This weekend the kids can get create a special boquet of flowers for mom, grandma — or just about anyone!
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2:00 p.m.
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Music Box
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Saturday, February 12th
10:00 a.m.
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Details: Make a fun music box to give to that special someone this Valentine's Day
Second Saturday Fun Kids Fest – Teddy Bear Clinic
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Saturday, February 12th
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Standard Admission
Details: Bring in that po/or teddy who may have lost an eye, has some tears or just shows lots of signs of love for a little TLC.
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Saturday, February 12th
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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There was the improbable, the impossible and what Orel Hershiser did.
Zero after zero after zero filled stadium scoreboards whenever the Dodgers ace pitched late in the 1988 season.
Nobody stood a chance except those who rooted for uneventful innings.
A run never crossed home plate during Hershiser's 59-inning scoreless streak, which topped Dodgers Hall of Famer and then-team broadcaster Don Drysdale's previous major league record by one inning.
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There was a time the scoreboard showed Giants 1, Dodgers 0 in the third inning of a game at Candlestick Park.
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Katie Holmes isn't just appearing at New York Fashion Week: She's taking centre stage. As she continues to move past her divorce from Tom Cruise, Holmes will be debuting her new Holmes & Yang fashion collection on Sept. 9 at "the tents": the main designer showplace at Lincoln Center.
"This is a big deal for Katie to show in the tents, under the full attention of the fashion editors and the glare of the media scrutiny," an insider told the New York Post.
Co-designed by her stylist Jeanne Yang (pictured), Holmes' high-end fashion line was launched in 2008 and is currently sold at Barneys. The sleek, sophisticated styles have plenty of fans, but they've never been showcased at New York Fashion Week — until now.
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It should be illegal to put caramelized onions and parmesan cheese in one.
These spring rolls come in two packages of 3 rolls each. My first reaction was not a good one. The only reason I threw these in my cart is due to the fact that they have caramelized onions mixed with so many other awesome ingredients.
I admit to having a hard time trying new things, and may have a few frozen dinners in my freezer from three summers ago that I never grew the balls to make. I may. Anyway, I was skeptical but pressed to try these because caramelized onions!
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The roll itself seems oddly buttery and tastes devine. I find my cooking method crisps the rolls perfectly without over doing it. The filling is super yummy as well. The spinach, onions and parmesan pair wonderfully together with each other as well as the chicken and garlic. These spring rolls will melt in your mouth and make you savor each bite.
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Today I was flipping through Brooks Brothers' summer catalogue...and fell in love with the pictures within it. They truly capture summer "prep", and I really wish I could paste myself in. From the two-toned rugby polos to the old school crew neck sweatshirts paired with button-down oxfords...I have found my obsession for today. Take a look for yourself:
Classic polos with a unique touch to each scene.
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SAN DIEGO, May 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vical Incorporated (Nasdaq:VICL) today announced the online publication1 of Baxter's (Baxter International Inc.) (NYSE:BAX) preclinical evaluations of Vical's Vaxfectin® adjuvant in combination with Baxter's cell culture-derived seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines. Simple addition of Vaxfectin® to the influenza vaccines substantially increased both antibody and T-cell responses compared with nonadjuvanted vaccines in mice and guinea pigs.
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"Seasonal influenza vaccines continue to provide suboptimal levels of efficacy, particularly in the elderly, and a good adjuvant could provide a meaningful boost in immunogenicity," said Larry R. Smith, Ph.D., Vical's Vice President of Vaccine Research and lead author on the paper. "In the pandemic influenza setting, particularly for emerging strains such as the current H7N9 outbreak in Asia, new vaccines become available initially only in very limited quantities. Lower doses of adjuvanted vaccine could provide sufficient efficacy, allowing the limited vaccine supplies to be shared among more people. Vaxfectin® may have the potential to achieve both immunogenicity enhancement and dose sparing goals."
About Vaxfectin®
Vaxfectin® is a novel adjuvant discovered through extensive screening of Vical's lipid portfolio, and represents the best-performing among this new class of adjuvants. A growing library of research supports its broad utility with a variety of infectious disease and cancer applications. Vaxfectin® has been shown in multiple animal models to significantly increase the antibody and T-cell immune responses to antigens expressed from DNA vaccines. Vaxfectin® has achieved similar effects with protein-based vaccines for infectious diseases and with tumor-associated antigen peptides for cancer. Three Phase 1 clinical trials of Vaxfectin®-formulated vaccines against pandemic strains of influenza extended the immunogenicity results to humans, and demonstrated a favorable safety and tolerability profile. Vical is developing Vaxfectin®-formulated vaccines including CyMVectin™, a prophylactic DNA vaccine against cytomegalovirus (CMV), and a therapeutic DNA vaccine against herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).
About Vical
Vical researches and develops biopharmaceutical products based on its patented DNA delivery technologies for the prevention and treatment of serious or life-threatening diseases. Potential applications of the company's DNA delivery technology include DNA vaccines for infectious diseases or cancer, in which the expressed protein is an immunogen; cancer immunotherapeutics, in which the expressed protein is an immune system stimulant; and cardiovascular therapies, in which the expressed protein is an angiogenic growth factor. The company is developing certain infectious disease vaccines and cancer therapeutics internally. In addition, the company collaborates with major pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology companies that give it access to complementary technologies or greater resources. These strategic partnerships provide the company with mutually beneficial opportunities to expand its product pipeline and address significant unmet medical needs. Additional information on Vical is available at www.vical.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Forward-looking statements include statements about Vical's Vaxfectin® adjuvant, as well as Vical's focus, licensees, and independent and partnered product candidates. Risks and uncertainties include whether Vical, Baxter or others will develop any seasonal or pandemic influenza vaccines using Vical's Vaxfectin® adjuvant; whether Vical or others will continue development of CyMVectin™, the therapeutic HSV-2 vaccine, or any other Vaxfectin®-formulated product candidates; whether any Vaxfectin®-formulated product candidates will be shown to be safe and effective in clinical trials or be commercially scalable; the timing, nature and cost of clinical trials; whether Vical or others will pursue any additional applications for its Vaxfectin® adjuvant; whether Vical or its collaborative partners will seek or gain approval to market any product candidates; whether Vical or its collaborative partners will succeed in marketing any product candidates; and additional risks set forth in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements represent the company's judgment as of the date of this release. The company disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
1 Smith L, Kistner O et al. Preclinical evaluation of Vaxfectin®-adjuvanted vero cell-derived seasonal split and pandemic whole virus influenza vaccines. Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics 9:7 (July 2013); http://dx.doi.org/10.4161/hv.24209.
CONTACT: Alan R. Engbring (858) 646-1127 Website: www.vical.com
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Special education certificates give teachers additional specialized training, beyond that of a general teaching certificate, to address the needs of children needing supplemental and more complex tutelage. Teachers often get special education certificates as part of a Master's or continuing education program. Upon certification, they work with students in many age ranges, from elementary school through college.
With a special education certificate, teachers may find work in private and public schools. They may also work in educational facilities for the disabled, such as schools for the blind and deaf. Educators may train to help students with learning disabilities in a broad range of subjects, or they may specialize in one or two areas.


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Hey gang,
I don't have a whole lot of time, which I can't get into because, well, I don't have a lot of time.
We're about 25 minutes outside of Charleston, SC right now and we need to leave soon. I had intended to do a quick mini-post every night, but that hasn't worked out for me so far. We couldn't get a connection Saturday night, and Cody needed the laptop to re-route us yesterday morning. The connection here last night (and currently) is in and out constantly, and I just didn't have the energy or patience to deal with it last night.
If time and our connection allow for it, I'll try to post an update tonight (from Savannah, GA).
So far we've been through Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina!
We're getting ready to head out for a walking tour of Summerville, SC, which I admit is pretty much all about me. Today is Cody's big day though. We're going to tour a bunch of Naval vessels in Charleston Harbor, including an aircraft carrier (which I'm even a bit stoked about).
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Stormont enterprise committee discusses 'fracking' plans
Plans to extract shale gas from a substantial gas field in County Fermanagh have progressed beyond simply looking at its environmental impact, according to a group opposed to the process known as fracking.
Dr Carroll O'Dolan of the Fermanagh Fracking Awareness Network was appearing before Stormont's enterprise committee to discuss the proposals.
Energy firm Tamboran was granted a licence in April 2011 to explore the potential of the process and examine any negative environmental effects.
"The feeling on the ground in Fermanagh is that this is already far more advanced than thinking of an environmental impact statement," Dr O'Dolan said.
Department of Enterprise official Mike Thompson said only a licence to explore had been granted.
"All we are doing at the present minute is having a look at what's down there," he said.
His comments were questioned by Sinn Fein Fermanagh MLA Phil Flanagan.
"If you are having a look to see what's down there, then how come Tamboran have published figures telling us exactly what's down there - the economic benefit, how many jobs it will create and how long it will give security of supply for," he said.
Mr Flanagan also asked why he was not aware of any consultation before the licence had been awarded and questioned Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster's involvement.
Mike Young of the Geological Survey Northern Ireland said the briefing paper offered to the committee showed all the people consulted, which included Fermanagh District Council, of which at the time Mr Flanagan was a member.
Mr Thompson said the minister had not signed off the licence and had "no role" in granting it.
This was disputed by Green Party leader Steven Agnew, who highlighted a letter sent to the committee by Mrs Foster in October 2010 which he said had informed members she was aware of the issue of a licence.
In response, Mr Thompson said: "She would have been aware of the process but that is very separate and distinct from having an active involvement in it."


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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Yields: 6 Servings
This dish was named in honor of the famous Malarcher sugar planters of the Louisiana River Road. The sugar cane plantation was located west of New Orleans in Convent, Louisiana.
3 dozen (21–25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ pound butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
¼ cup sliced green onions
¼ cup sliced mushrooms
¼ cup diced red bell peppers
¼ cup diced yellow bell peppers
¼ cup diced green bell peppers
2 tbsps flour
1 ounce dry white wine
2½ cups hot shellfish or chicken stock (see recipe)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp chopped parsley
salt and cracked black pepper to taste
In a heavy-bottomed sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic, green onions and mushrooms 2 minutes or until mushrooms are slightly wilted. Stir in all bell peppers and cook 1 additional minute. Add shrimp and stir-fry 2 minutes or until they begin to turn pink and curl. Whisk in flour and blend until a white roux is achieved. Deglaze with wine and add hot stock, whisking well into seasoning mixture. Add lemon juice and parsley then season to taste using salt and pepper. Cook until sauce is thickened and shrimp are perfectly done. Use additional chicken stock if the sauce becomes too thick. Serve in an au gratin dish or heated chafing dish with garlic croutons.


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EUCEMAN e.V.
EUCEMAN – European Center for Micro- Nanoreliability
Aims, Purposes
- In bringing together scientists, engineers and other experts and institutions (legal entities) to collaborate on a voluntary, independent and non-profit basis, EUCEMAN pursues these aims and purposes:EUCEMAN promotes interdisciplinary research and development as well as co-operation in designated areas of reliability of materials, components, systems, tools and techniques with a particular focus on micro and nanotechnologies, including their applications for business, science and technology, as well as everyday-life concerns (household, leisure, sports, health etc.).
- The main objective is the promotion and support of co-operation between scientists, the industry and society at large, and in particular between research institutions and industry.
- EUCEMAN will pay particular attention to the induction of synergies in the above-stated fields between the member states of the EU, extending to the initiation, organisation and leadership of activities, project proposals and joint projects within the EU.
- Based on the conviction that advanced micro and nanotechnologies are continuing to have an ever stronger influence in all spheres of human life and will permeate them even more fully in the future, without, conversely, being accompanied by a like increase in knowledge of issues concerning their reliability, EUCEMAN endeavours to fill the following needs:
- raise awareness about reliability issues
- contribute to the organisation and realisation of the development of research strategies in Europe, especially the member states of the EU
- launch, promote and co-ordinate initiatives, proposals and projects
- foster the dissemination and focused application of the latest research results and scientific findings concerning the technologies in the field
EUCEMAN makes it their aim to represent the leading edge in science and technology in their field for the European region, empowered by the association's members and their councils. EUCEMAN acts as provider of reviews, analyses, evaluations, recommendations and support, including funding.


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College Student Alcohol Abuse: A Guide to Assessment, Intervention, and Prevention
College Student Alcohol Abuse: A Guide to Assessment, Intervention, and Prevention
ISBN: 978-1-118-03819-2 October 2012 400 Pages
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Essential evidence-based strategies for the prevention and reduction of alcohol abuse among college students
With contributions from notable substance abuse researchers, this practical guide presents clear strategies for prevention of and interventions for alcohol abuse in the college-age population.
Ranging from community-based prevention programs to individual, motivational, and interview-based approaches, College Student Alcohol Abuse explores:
- The leading theories used to conceptualize college student drinking and related problems, with an emphasis on the clinical implications of each perspective
- Epidemiology of student drug useincluding illicit drugs and nonmedical use of prescription drugs
- The spectrum of empirically supported prevention programs with a focus on best practices and materials
- How to conduct assessments and create intervention programs for students with substance abuse problems
A must-have resource for every college administrator, resident staff member, and addiction counselor who works with this unique population, College Student Alcohol Abuse translates the latest research findings and interventions into clear and evidence-based strategies for assessing and treating college students who are abusing alcohol.
Preface vii
Contributors ix
Part I Epidemiology, Consequences, and Risk Factors 1
1 ♦ Prevalence and Consequences of College Student Alcohol Use 3
Ralph W. Hingson and Aaron M. White
2 ♦ College Student Drug Use: Prevalence and Consequences 25
Jeffrey S. Simons, Raluca M. Gaher, Tyler B. Wray, and Ryan N. Reed
3 ♦ Windows of Risk: Events and Contexts Associated With Extreme Drinking 53
Clayton Neighbors, Dawn W. Foster, Nicole Fossos, and Melissa A. Lewis
4 ♦ Theories of College Student Drinking 81
Stephen A. Maisto, Todd M. Bishop, and Eliza J. Hart
Part II Assessment, Intervention and Prevention Strategies 113
5 ♦ Review of Clinical Assessment Tools 115
Matthew P. Martens, Brooke J. Arterberry, Jennifer M. Cadigan, and Ashley E. Smith
6 ♦ Applying Harm-Reduction Strategies on College Campuses 146
Jason R. Kilmer and Diane E. Logan
7 ♦ Campus and Community Interventions to Reduce Alcohol Use, Abuse, and Consequences 166
Anne M. Fairlie, Darin J. Erickson, and Mark D. Wood
8 ♦ Stepped Care in the College Setting 195
Brian Borsari
9 ♦ Brief Motivational Interventions 218
Kate B. Carey
10 ♦ Computerized Interventions 246
William Campbell and Reid K. Hester
11 ♦ Treating Comorbid Disorders 268
Rachel L. Bachrach and Jennifer P. Read
12 ♦ Treating Drug Abuse 289
Meredith A. Terlecki, Anthony H. Ecker, Amy L. Copeland, and Julia D. Buckner
13 ♦ The Role of Training and Supervision in Delivering Empirically Supported Treatments for College Student Drinkers 312
Nadine R. Mastroleo and Erica Eaton Short
14 ♦ Future Directions in College Student Alcohol Abuse Research and Prevention 339
James G. Murphy, Nancy P. Barnett, and Christopher J. Correia
About the Editors 349
Author Index 351
Subject Index 369


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A perfect list of best 10 Free Android Games for Kids. Let your kids spend some great time with an andorid phone or tablet.
Are you looking for some of the best kid's games available on Android? Then look no further! The following games are not only suitable for children, but are also great for adults to have some fun! Best of all they are available to download free!
Let's your kids have some fun with these free android kids games.
LEGO® App4+ (Free)
Kids love LEGOs, and LEGO App4+ is the ideal game just for them. Kids are tasked with building their own truck, and then bringing in the cargo to the proper destination.
Simon Says Nice! (Free)
The classic game of Simon Says, but now on Google Play! Simon Says Nice challenges kids to remember patterns via blinking lights. Easy to learn, difficult to master.
Kid Mode: Free Games + Lock (Free)
Sporting multiple free games in one, Kid Mode: Free Games features an art studio, illustrated storybooks, and more. Best of all? It also features a parental lock, so kids cannot exit out of the app or click on the in-game ads!
Angry Birds (Free)
The most successful mobile game in history is also free on Google Play. Control an arsenal of birds as you fling them into enemy pigs via slingshot in the least amount of turns possible to progress to the next level.
Where's My Water? Free (Free)
The puzzle game of the year, Where's My Water challenges kids to guide water to protagonist Swampy's broken shower. Utilizing physics and life-like mechanics, kids will need to dig through dirt and more to guide fresh water to the shower while avoiding dirty, toxic, and oozy water.
Fruit Ninja Free (Free)
Fruit Ninja tasks kids with slicing as much fruit as possible in as few slices as possible to earn the most points possible. Avoid the bombs though, as that will be detrimental to their overall score!
Cut the Rope FULL FREE (Free)
With 375 levels and more to come, Cut the Rope is a game with consistently new levels. Featuring innovative, physics-based puzzles that challenges players to 'cut the rope' and feed the little monster in as little of moves as possible, it's a game that is constantly challenging yet a blast to play.
Despicable Me (Free)
Featuring everyone's favorite gibberish-speaking yellow heroes, Despicable Me: Minion Rush tasks players with getting through each level by flying, dodging obstacles, and collecting bananas!
Temple Run 2 (Free)
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Udalguri District : Assam
About District
Udalguri district was formally inaugurated on June 14, 2004 and Udalguri town is the headquarters of the district. This district is bounded by Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh in the north, Sonitpur district in the east, Darrang district in the south and Baksa district in the west. The district of Udalguri lies between 26°46' and 26°77' North Latitude and 92°08' and 95°15' East Longitude at an altitude of about 345' above the mean sea level (MSL). Total geographical area of the district is about 1,852.16 Sq. Kms. , while the population of the district is roughly about 7,56,671 meaning that the population density is 381 persons per sq. km. Distance of the District Headquarters from the state capital of Guwahati is about 140 km. The district is divided into 2 Sub Divisions, 9 Revenue Circles, 802 Revenue Villages and 11 Development Blocks.


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Ok, I have this function that was provided by you guys, and it works, but I needed to tweak it a bit, and I can't seem to get it tweaked right. Trying to make it so it takes a 3rd parameter which takes an integer which will determine how many pieces it splits up into. For instance:
"This is a test to prove a point"
If i did this
std::vector<std::string> tokens = split("This is a test to prove a point",
"\t\n ", 4);
It would break it into 4 pieces as follows:
test to prove a point
So that it includes all of the remaining into the last piece of the split. I thought I had the logic right here, but I must be missing something, i have had a long day and can't think. Some help, or tell me its not possible? Ty :)
std::vector<std::string> split(const std::string& src, const std::string& delim, int numOfSplit)
using namespace std;
vector<string> result;
int i = 1;
int limit = src.size();
string::size_type startPos = 0, endPos = 0;
endPos = src.find_first_of(delim,startPos);
string::size_type length = endPos - startPos;
if(length != 0)
result.push_back( src.substr(startPos,length) );
startPos = endPos + 1;
}while(i != numOfSplit);
string::size_type length = limit - startPos;
if(length != 0)
result.push_back(src.substr(startPos, length));
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The mobile phone retail market in China is large with high growth potential.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 28, 2013
Over the past decade, mobile phone manufacturing and retailing in China have developed strongly, largely due to rapidly accelerating technology, new product innovation, and increased consumer purchasing power. In the five years to 2013, revenue for the Communication Equipment Retailers industry in China has been growing at an annualized rate of 29.6% to an estimated $40.1 billion, says IBISWorld.
Wired communication (e.g. telephone handset) retailing has entered the mature stage of its life cycle, whereas mobile communication equipment (e.g. mobile phone) retailing continues to develop rapidly, says IBISWorld. Most recently, the mobile communication equipment product segment – which includes smart phones – has stolen market share from the wired communication equipment segment.
The Communication Equipment Retail industry is characterized by a large number of small-scale stores scattered in third and fourth-tier cities and many outlets retailing industry products in department stores and supermarkets. The top four retailers – China Unicom, China Telecom, Suning, and 360buy Jingdong Mall – account for 38.9% of total industry revenue, says IBISWorld.
IBISWorld anticipates that the industry concentration level will increase gradually as well-established enterprises set up more outlets and expand their distribution networks and the rising penetration of online shopping adds to the revenue shares of major online players. Large chain stores and online platforms are both more competitive than small and single-store retailers. As the overall Chinese economy continues to develop, mergers and acquisitions will also occur with larger retailers expanding by acquiring smaller ones.
Future growth trends include: falling mobile phone prices, gradual growth in demand from the central and western regions in China, strong demand for smart phones in the developed eastern and northern regions, further market liberalization policies, the expansion of 3G mobile networks, and the construction of a 4G network.
For more information, visit IBISWorld's Communication Equipment Retailers in China industry report page.
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Communication equipment retailers in China sell wired and mobile communications equipment, such as telephones, videophones and mobile phones, and related accessories. Transmission, program-control, radio, film and TV equipment are not sold by this industry.
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Got the horse primitive to a point I'm happy with, now moving on to posing it and reusing it for a couple of character ideas I have.
Friday, June 24, 2016
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Horse Primitive
Decided to work on a few primitives of animals while also working on my creature anatomy. First up is the horse, still quite a ways to go.
Posted by Brian Mumphrey at 12:30 PM
Friday, June 17, 2016
Google search a name, draw the people that come up
Got this idea from a couple of friends, search for a name on google, then draw the results. These guys are named Brian.
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