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(Washington, D.C. – May 1, 2018) Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today threw its support behind a coalition of states that are challenging EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's attempt to weaken America's Clean Car Standards.
The coalition of 17 states and the District of Columbia filed a petition for judicial review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today.
"The states' legal challenge is crucial to protect our nation's Clean Car Standards that reduce dangerous air pollution and save Americans hard-earned money," said Vickie Patton, EDF General Counsel. "Scott Pruitt is recklessly disregarding the vast technical and economic bases for America's Clean Car Standards, and instead launching an all-out attack that risks Americans' health and their pocketbooks. We fully support the states' legal challenge to Pruitt's unsupported and unacceptable action."
California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia joined in today's legal challenge. EDF also plans to challenge Pruitt's unlawful action in court.
The Clean Car Standards are one of America's biggest success stories in combating climate change. Pruitt's effort to roll back the clean car standards risks putting two billion tons of additional climate pollution in our air and costing American families $460 billion in savings at the gas pump, according to EDF's analysis.
More than two-thirds of American voters support the Clean Car Standards, according to a recent poll by the American Lung Association. Automakers like Ford and Honda have said they do not want a roll back.
EPA, the Department of Transportation, and the California Air Resources Board conducted an exhaustive technical review of the auto industry's ability to meet the Model Year 2022 to 2025 Clean Car Standards. They found extensive evidence that the automotive industry can meet the standards at lower costs than predicted when the standards were initially finalized in 2012.
Scott Pruitt released his Final Determination, published in the Federal Register on April 13, that seeks to roll back the Clean Car Standards. Pruitt's determination was based almost entirely on auto industry statements, without any independent analysis.
Late last week, a leaked Trump administration document indicated plans to flatline the current standards at 2020 levels, and to attack state leadership on clean cars — underscoring the importance of the states' legal challenge today.
States have played a critical role in advancing climate protections. California has been a leader in setting protective tailpipe pollution standards, and twelve other states and the District of Columbia have adopted California's protective standards.
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Working closely with our chemists and engineers during your training, you'll use cutting-edge technical aids while developing high quality technical knowledge.
What you need
Successful completion of at least 10 years of education
- A strong interest in science
- Understanding of technology and physics
- Ability to work in a team
- Capacity to learn new skills quickly
- Excellent ability to concentrate
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- Physico-chemical examination and measurement procedures
- Preparative, anorganic and organic chemistry
- Documentation of work processes and results
- Quality assurance, work safety and environmental protection
- Use of modern IT and communication materials
The vocational training course lasts 3.5 years
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After you've completed your vocational training course, you have a wide variety of further training options:
- State-certified technician (chemistry/laboratory technology)
- Synthesis technician
- Laboratory technician (chemistry)
After your vocational training as a laboratory technician, you can choose to study for a BSc in chemistry alongside your work commitments.
Financing your vocational training course
You'll be a paid employee during your vocational training. If you live more than 100 kilometers away from the training site and have to move closer, we'll also pay you a rental allowance for a certain period.

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It's December again in Southern California, but this time around it's actually very, very cold. At least it's very cold compared to Decembers past. It's currently 48°F (but it feels like 40°), rain is pouring down, and there is lots of cold wind blowing through. It's actually been raining since yesterday, and the cold started sometime last week.
I caught a glimpse of the mountains (the San Gabriel Mountains, that is) yesterday and a little today before the dark, ominous clouds covered them up again. They are replete with snow! It's exciting to see snow on the mountains again, but I hope it lasts this time. In the past, once the first blanket of snow was laid, it would suddenly get hot and melt all the snow away. The bitter cold somehow tells me that this is going to last, though. Let's hope it does; I've always dreamed of a white Christmas!


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Tuesday, October 27, 2015 - Scott Kunselman named chief operating officer
Oakland University President George W. Hynd announced the appointment of Scott G. Kunselman to the newly created position of chief operating officer (COO). In this role, Kunselman will perform those duties customarily performed by a COO including coordinating and facilitating leadership of university operations except academic affairs across campus. The establishment of this position represents a further step forward toward empowering the creative energies that helped form our strategic plan and achieving what we expect from a preeminent university.
Scott G. Kunselman named chief operating officer at OU.
"Scott is joining a superb and talented leadership team as a member of the President's Cabinet," stated President George Hynd. "His sharp logical mind will be a valued asset to me and all of his new colleagues."
"It has been a pleasure to serve Oakland University through my Board of Trustees position," said Scott Kunselman. "I am thrilled to be able to continue my service in an even more direct way as COO and hope that my career experiences thus far will be of benefit to the University's operations and plans. The potential for OU seems limitless and I am dedicated to support the strategic goals and aspirations as laid out by President Hynd."
Scott Kunselman most recently was Senior Vice President - Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance, FCA - North America, from August 2014 through his retirement. Previously he was Senior Vice President – Purchasing and Supplier Quality, Chrysler Group LLC from April 2012 through August 2014. He was responsible for all purchasing and supplier quality activities, including both product-related components and indirect suppliers and services. Previously, he held the position of Senior Vice President – Engineering from June 2009 through April, 2012.
Since first joining the former Chrysler Corporation in 1985 as a Product Engineer, he has held many leadership positions within the company, including vice president, chief engineer, director and senior manager positions.
Kunselman earned a Master of Business Administration degree (1993) and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (1987) from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University (1985) where he rekindled the local student chapter of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
He has been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) since 1984. He was the Chairman of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC) frpm 2=12-14, a member of the Board of Directors of the Michigan Science Center and was appointed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to the Oakland University Board of Trustees in August, 2012.
In 2008 Scott joined the board of directors of the Michigan Science Center (former Detroit Science Center) where he has been an active supporter of STEM activities. He has also served on the board of directors of the FCA Foundation (former Chrysler Foundation) since 2009 where he directed the annual support for STEM.
Scott is married to Denise Kunselman, his wife of 26 years, who is a Michigan native and alumna of Oakland University's school of business. She also holds an MBA from the University of Detroit. They have four children and currently reside in White Lake Township, MI where they are also raising two dogs. Oldest son, Adam, is a junior film major at Columbia College Chicago. Older daughter, Emily, is a newly enrolled freshman at the University of California San Diego studying Marine Biology. Daughter Abbey is a sophomore at the International Academy (IA) high school and son Jay is in middle school.
Scott was born (Kittanning, Pa) and raised in western Pennsylvania, the oldest of three boys. "I was naturally drawn to study Engineering based on my interest in how things work and a tendency toward building and tinkering." Kunselman said, "This was likely influenced by my father who taught high school shop classes and loved cars; this gave me a great deal of exposure to 'hands on' experience at a young age."
He went on to receive a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 1985 where his own interest in the automotive world was enhanced by re-kindling the local student chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), serving as the student vice president, and building the school's first Formula SAE car. He continues today as a long standing member and executive participant of the SAE, speaking at events such as the annual Automotive Leadership Conference. Other pursuits while in undergraduate life included intramural sports and Greek life where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity and competed all four years as a "pusher" in the school's annual buggy races as part of Spring Carnival.
The family loves participating in outdoor activities together and with each being an accomplished skier, they have enjoyed several trips to western US ski destinations. Hiking and backpacking have also been popular and the family has had a chance to experience and enjoy several national parks such as Yosemite (a favorite!), The Grand Canyon, The Channel Islands, and The Sleeping Bear Dunes. They enjoy a second home in Leelanau County and try to get fun and relaxation time there whenever possible. Scott enjoys all types of outdoor activities and the pursuit of staying fit by running, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and even splitting fire wood! Recent hobbies have included the purchase and initial restoration of old trucks with son Jay's assistance.


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[Wouldn't it be wise, smart, fun, proud, worthwhile . . . if we had one of these celebrations here in Canada. Sure would make sense, consider the smaller size of many Canadian small presses, and the number of them here Broken Joe]National Small Press Month March 2007
A National Initiative to Promote Independent Publishers
Jointly Sponsored by PMA, CLMP, and the SPC.
Small Press Month Coordinator: firstname.lastname@example.com www.smallpressmonth.org
Small Press Month, now in its 11th year, is a nationwide promotion that takes place in March, highlighting the valuable work produced by independent publishers. An annual celebration of the independent spirit of small publishers, Small Press Month is an effort to showcase the diverse, unique, and often most significant voices being published today. This year's slogan is Celebrate Great Writing.
You can promote your press or journal, and generate publicity and sales, by taking an active part in Small Press Month. To this end, we are encouraging publishers across the country to arrange special events in March. For more information on upcoming SPM initiatives, please visit www.smallpressmonth.org. You can also find 31 suggestions of different ways to promote National Small Press Month, by visiting, smallpressmonth.org/2007/thingstodo.asp.
To help publicize any events you are organizing, you can request the eye-catching SPM posters, which are free of charge, by contacting firstname.lastname@example.com. Posters are available in units of five. This year, Alice Walker, who recently published her latest book with the independent publisher, The New Press, has graciously allowed her portrait to be used on the Small Press Month posters.
We encourage you to e-mail Mark Kohut, the SPM Coordinator, at firstname.lastname@example.com to let us know about your events and publicity that you receive, and we will see if we can use this information in our national campaign. We can post your March events and readings on the Small Press Month web site, www.smallpressmonth.org, as we are made aware of them.
Contact PMA, The Independent Book Publishers Association.
Email: lisa@pma-online. Posters available in units of five.
Or mail this form to: Small Press Month Poster Coordinator / PMA, The Independent Book Publishers Association / 627 Aviation Way / Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 [USA].
Name: ________________________
Publisher: ________________________
Address: ___________________________
City: _______________________ State: _____ Zip: __________
Tel: ______________________________
Number of Poster Units:______________________
Small Press Month is co-sponsored by the Small Press Center: the New York Center for Independent Publishing; PMA, The Independent Book Publishers Association; and Council of Literary Magazines and Presses [CLMP]. Additional support has been provided by Book Sense; American Booksellers Association; The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen; Publishers Group West; The New Press; and Small Press Distribution. We would like to acknowledge the generous support of Ingram Publisher Services, Selfpublishing.com, Lulu.com, and BookExpo America, the largest English language book and publishing event in the world. Special thanks to Alice Walker.
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Tips for Finding the Right Snowmobile Trailer Groomers for Sale
When the snow starts to settle gently on the ground, many people's thoughts turn instantly to pulling out the snowmobiles and hitting the trails for a day of fun in the cold sun. However, with the fun of owning a snowmobile comes the responsibility of making sure the trails are smooth and safe for you and your family to ride on. With that being said, read on below for some tips for finding the right snowmobile trailer groomers for sale in your neck of the woods.
Do Your Research
The first thing you will want to do is research the different types and kinds of a snowmobile trailer groomers for sale on the market today. As with anything else in the world today, no two groomers are the same and you want the one that is best suited for your needs. Take your time and do your research before making any type of a final decision.
Set a Budget
One of the biggest things you need to do when looking for a snow groomer is set yourself a budget before you begin shopping. If you have a set budget, you are less apt to go overboard and spend money you don't have. Setting a budget will help you get the best quality snowmobile groomer for the money you have to spend.
You get what You Pay for
While it is good to set a budget, you still need to remember that you get what you pay for. Make sure that the brand and type of snowmobile groomer you choose is well maintained and the size you need to get the job done.
Other Tips to Ponder
Remember, that other than having the right equipment it's important to groom when it's the right temperature as well. The ideal temperature for grooming is said to be between -5 degrees to 23 degrees Fahrenheit. It is also recommended that you do your snow grooming at night. It is safer to groom at night because there are less people on the trails to not only get in the way but mess up your freshly groomed trails as well.
These are just a few tips to help you buy the best snowmobile groomer for your needs. From getting what you pay for to doing your research, following these tips will have you grooming the snow before you know it.


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1 Samuel 22:5
And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.
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1 Samuel 23:14-16
And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood.
And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.
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1 Samuel 23:23-25
See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hideth himself, and come ye again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be in the land, that I will search him out throughout all the thousands of Judah.
And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: but David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain on the south of Jeshimon.
Saul also and his men went to seek him. And they told David: wherefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon.
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1 Samuel 26:1-3
And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?
Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.
And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.
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2 Samuel 15:28
See, I will tarry in the plain of the wilderness, until there come word from you to certify me.
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Psalm 31:14
But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God.
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Psalm 42:11
Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
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Psalm 91:2
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
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Psalm 118:28
Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
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Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
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Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.
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Jeremiah 31:1
At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.
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Jeremiah 31:33
But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
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Zechariah 13:9
And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.
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John 20:17
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
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Psalm 5:3
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
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Psalm 78:34
When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and enquired early after God.
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Job 8:5
If thou wouldest seek unto God betimes, and make thy supplication to the Almighty;
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Proverbs 1:27
When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
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Proverbs 1:28
Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
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Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
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Song of Songs 3:1-3
By night on my bed I sought him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not.
I will rise now, and go about the city in the streets, and in the broad ways I will seek him whom my soul loveth: I sought him, but I found him not.
The watchmen that go about the city found me: to whom I said, Saw ye him whom my soul loveth?
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Hosea 5:15
I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.
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Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
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Psalm 42:1
As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
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Psalm 42:2
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?
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Psalm 84:2
My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
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Psalm 119:81
CAPH. My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word.
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Psalm 143:6
I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
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John 7:37
In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
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Revelation 7:16
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
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Revelation 7:17
For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
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Psalm 102:3-5
For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth.
My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread.
By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin.
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Song of Songs 5:8
I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, if ye find my beloved, that ye tell him, that I am sick of love.
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Exodus 17:3
And the people thirsted there for water; and the people murmured against Moses, and said, Wherefore is this that thou hast brought us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and our cattle with thirst?
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Isaiah 32:2
And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.
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Isaiah 35:7
And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.
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Isaiah 41:18
I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
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Matthew 12:43
When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none.
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War Service:
Lieutenant MICHAEL JAMES WARRENDER CASSY, Grenadier Guards died on 2 October 1944, aged 23. At this time the 24th Guards Brigade was under command of the 6th South African Armoured Division.
He is buried in Castiglione South African Cemetery, near Bologna, Italy.
Location of Memorial:
He is remembered on the war memorial at St Dunstan's College in Catford and on the memorial at St Bartholomew's church, Sydenham.
He was the son of Douglas Warrender Cassy and Gwendolyn Minnie Cassy of Sydenham. He was educated at St Dunstan's College, leaving in 1940 as head of school. A cup for sporting achievement was later endowed by his family in his memory.
His death was reported in The Times of 13 October 1944.
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Yes true to the cliche, life has become a play and I became an actor in true sense..
Never thought of life this way,
but thinking of it makes me say,
What kind of little games do I play?
These days I am truly lost in my own world, I often have to bang on my head to say Sowms wake up, this is another Day! What to say? One more for my play?


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Upgrading to 10.0 beta 4
This document lists the major changes that affect applications that were built using the 10.0 beta 3 release of the BlackBerry 10 Native SDK. Upward compatible changes are not listed here.
For more information about functionality that is new in this release, see the 10.0 beta 4 Release Notes.
API changes
The following changes affect applications that use certain APIs:
Nfc_se_reader_set_technology_types in nfc_se_access.h in the libnfc.so
library has been replaced with the following GS MA-compliant APIs:
- NFC_API nfc_result_t nfc_se_set_uicc_active();
- NFC_API nfc_result_t nfc_se_get_active_se_type(secure_element_id_type_t *activeSEType);
The Nfc_se_reader_set_technology_types API remains in the libnfc.so library for upward compatibility. In addition, Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC) APIs and functions have changed but these changes are binary-compatible. UICC is the smart card used to securely hold personal data such as payment information. For more information, see UICC Payment API changes.
The following constant was deprecated:
- AbstractAnimation::RepeatForever was deprecated. A new class, AnimationRepeatCount, contains the constant Forever. This property is exposed to QML using a context object.
API behavior changes
The following API behavior has changed and you might need to change your app to adjust to the new behavior:
Changes to font sizes
If you are using system font sizes, you do not need to make changes to your app. If you are using custom font sizes, you might need to adjust your UI or change your app to use system font sizes. For more information about system fonts, visit Typography.
Changes to list items
The font sizes, height, and divider assets of list items have changed. If you are using standard list items in your app, you do not need to make changes to your app. If you have custom list items, you might need to adapt to the new sizes and assets.
Changes to title bars
The title bar has changed color and is now blue. If you are using the core TitleBar, you do not need to make changes to your app. You can set the branded property to TriBool.True to change the appearance of the title bar to be consistent with BlackBerry UI guidelines. The TriBool class is an enumerated type that you can use to set the branded property. The branded property specifies whether the TitleBar should be blue or not. If the theme is dark, the TitleBar will remain dark. If the theme is bright, the TitleBar can be either blue or bright. However, the blue color is the default for bright themed apps.
The following C++ code will change the appearance of the title bar to blue:
In QML, you can use the branded property to change the appearance of the title bar. For example, this TitleBar will be blue:
titleBar: TitleBar { visibility : Overlay title : "This is a page title" branded: TriBool.True }
You can set the theme by adding <cascadesTheme>dark</cascadesTheme> to your bar-descriptor.xml file.
If you've implemented a custom title bar, you might notice that your UI needs adjustment. If you have standard buttons in your custom title bar, they will stay gray, while your title bar is blue, and they will be slightly misaligned. The assets for the background are two gradient images. One image is horizontal and one image is vertical. Unfortunately, the background property supports only one background image, so you can use one of two approaches. You can merge the two images by hand, create your new asset and then use that. Or you can add two ImageView objects on top of each other, which will potentially introduce a performance degradation.
Changes to dialog boxes
Dialog boxes are also changing to blue, but you do not need to make any changes to your app unless you need to ensure that your dialog box contrasts sufficiently with your UI. There are no changes to notifications or toasts.
Changes to layout behavior
Fill alignment on a child belonging to a StackLayout:
Alignment=Fill is now treated the same as a positive spaceQuota.
Margins between a child and the parent container:
Margins have been enabled to adjust the spacing between the side of a container and the child object (in a StackLayout and a DockLayout). Previously, margins were only used between children in a StackLayout. You should remove margin values where they don't have any meaning. This will only affect the explicit margins, not the internal margin-hints.
Momentics IDE changes
If you already have the BlackBerry 10 Native SDK installed, you can install the latest version without uninstalling the previous version. However, you must select the latest version to use.
- Start the IDE.
- In Windows and Linux, on the Window menu, click Preferences. In Mac OS, on the Momentics menu, click Preferences.
- Click QNX.
- In the Select SDK dropdown, select the latest SDK. For example, select BlackBerry 10 Native SDK 10.0.9.1101 for beta 4. This option is available from the drop-down menu on the toolbar as well.
- Click Apply.
- Click OK.
If you experience problems upgrading from an older version of the SDK, consider uninstalling the previous version before installing the latest BlackBerry 10 Native SDK. For example, if you receive the error message "QML preview is unavailable ", this might indicate that you are using an older version of the SDK that is not compatible with the current version.
The following changes affect the Momentics IDE. You may be required to rebuild your application, re-apply template changes, or make changes to your .pro file.
The lib/qt4/lib/ libraries have been renamed for version 4.8.4. For example, lib/qt4/lib/libQtCore.so.4.8.3 is now lib/qt4/lib/libQtCore.so.4.8.4.
The libicuuc.so.46 library has been replaced with the libicuuc.so.49 library. You must use libicuuc.so.49. On the device, both libicuuc.so.46 and libicuuc.so.49 exist. This allows applications that dynamically linked against libicuuc.so.46 to continue to work.
BlackBerry mkspecs for Qt have moved from the unsupported directory to the parent directory. You don't have to do anything for your projects to continue to run, but existing projects that specify unsupported/blackberry-armle-qcc and can now use blackberry-armlev7-qcc. New projects will use the new mkspecs by default.
When you create a New > BlackBerry Cascades C++ Project, shared libraries are now pre-compiled into one library that is pre-loaded, which helps decrease start-up time. The changes to the project templates only affect applications built using the Device-Release configuration. Applications built using the Device-Debug and Simulator-Debug configurations should not pre-compile their libraries as this can cause issues for debugging. For more information, see Compiling libraries and resources.
UICC Payment API changes
The following changes affect the public UICC Payment APIs in the bps layer. In most cases, the API is still source compatible (for example, adding a const flag or changing from uint32_t to size_t), so you can just rebuild your app.
- nfc_se_open_logical_channel_direct() has pAID declared as const and uses a different enum type, lengths use size_t.
- nfc_se_session_open_logical_channel() has pAID declared as const, lengths use size_t.
- nfc_se_channel_transmit_apdu() has pSendAPDUBuffer declared as const, lengths use size_t.
- nfc_se_session_open_basic_channel responseLen() uses size_t.
- nfc_se_session_get_atr -> size_t for atr_max_size and pAtr_size.
- nfc_se_channel_get_transmit_data –> size_t for bufferSize, which was renamed to bufferLength.
The following functions were removed from nfc_se_access.h in libnfc.so.1:
- nfc_se_reader_get_service ( std::uint32_t hSEReader, std::uint32_t* phSEService )
- nfc_se_service_get_state ( std::uint32_t hSEService, secure_element_manager_state_type_t* state )
- nfc_se_service_init ( std::uint32_t* phSEService, std::uint32_t context )
- nfc_se_service_shutdown ( std::uint32_t hSEService )
The signatures of the following functions were changed in nfc_se_access.h in libnfc.so.1:
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nfc_se_service_get_num_readers (std::uint32_t hSEService, std::uint32_t* pNumberOfReaders)
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nfc_se_service_get_num_readers (std::uint32_t* pNumberOfReaders )
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nfc_se_service_get_readers (std::uint32_t hSEService, std::uint32_t* phReaders, std::uint32_t* pNumberOfReaders )
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nfc_se_service_get_readers (std::uint32_t* phReaders, std::uint32_t* pNumberOfReaders )
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nfc_se_channel_is_basic_channel (std::uint32_t hSEchannel )
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nfc_se_channel_is_basic_channel (std::uint32_t hSEchannel, bool* isBasicChannel )
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nfc_se_channel_is_closed (std::uint32_t hSEChannel )
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nfc_se_channel_is_closed (std::uint32_t hSEChannel, bool* isClosed )
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nfc_se_reader_is_secure_element_present (std::uint32_t hSEReader )
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nfc_se_reader_is_secure_element_present (std::uint32_t hSEReader, bool* present )
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nfc_se_session_is_session_closed (std::uint32_t hSESession )
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nfc_se_session_is_session_closed (std::uint32_t hSESession, bool* isClosed )
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A man has been taken to hospital with multiple burns to his body after a battery explosion.
At 9.15am today, crew of the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter were tasked to Great Barrier Island to assist a male patient whose truck battery blew up in his face.
Paramedic Chris Deacon said the man had a domiciliary electrical supply and was connecting up some batteries to recharge them.
"That is quite normal on the island as there are a lot of people who have to generate their own electricity," he said.
"However, some battery acid had spilled out on to the terminals and when he put the electrical leads on there it just exploded and made a bomb, and a chunk of the side of the battery blew out and hit him."
The man, from Katherine Bay, suffered multiple burns to his body.
Deacon said a nurse on the island responded to the incident and transported the patient to Okiwi Airfield before he was flown to Auckland City Hospital in a moderate condition.


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Perfect Pico de Gallo
What to do with a bumper crop of summer tomatoes? Think pico de gallo – what a great addition to so many things (almost anything is a little tastier with un poco pico!
How Nutritious is Pico de Gallo?
The answer is very!
- Tomatoes are loaded with lycopene and antioxidants.
- It's fat free.
- And it's low in calories (as long as you don't eat it with a whole bag of chips!)
Ingredients for Pico de Gallo
- Fresh tomatoes (I prefer plum because you don't have to peel them and when seed and core are removed, there's lots of nice meaty flesh to dice.)
- Onions (red, white, yellow – whatever you have on hand
- Garlic – a lot or a little
- Jalapeño peppers (fresh or in a jar/can)
- Fresh lime juice
- Lots of cilantro
- Salt & Pepper to season
Method for Pico de Gallo
- Seed tomatoes and remove the inner core.
- Finely dice the onion (how much do you like – you can always add more if necessary)
- Mince the garlic and jalapeño then top with cilantro and some salt. Continue to mince all together then add to tomato/onion mix.
- Add freshly squeezed lime juice, salt & pepper. Stir to combine. Let rest for 10-15 minutes and then taste to determine what else it may need to be the perfect pico de gallo for you.
Taste like summer!
Add to perfect avocados to make guacamole.
Add to diced fresh mangoes for a yummy mango salsa (or pineapple!)
Eat with: chips, avocados, salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, and countless other opportunities!
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We are excited to announce that Caitlin Cassidy from the West Australian Opera will be performing live at the Geraldton Regional Art Gallery. The acoustics of our much-loved heritage listed building will ensure this event is unforgettable! Caitlin will be performing from 12PM for just half an hour.
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REDLANDS – Things went so well during Friday's CIF-Southern Section Division 5 playoff opener that the history surrounding Citrus Valley's 7-1 baseball victory over Pasadena Maranatha almost got lost in the celebration.
Citrus Valley covered all the basics in impressive fashion – Andrew Ramones pitched a gem, CV was sharp on defense and the Blackhawks pounded the ball.
All of that, however, took a back seat to the fact that the victory was Citrus Valley's first baseball postseason win in school history.
"As you can tell, this is a big deal for us," Ramones said. "Last year we got knocked out by this team. We came back this year stronger and better."
The Blackhawks did open the playoffs as the two-time defending Mountain Valley League champions but this first postseason victory had a special feel to it.
"Just to get the monkey off our back is a big deal," Citrus Valley coach Ron Carmody said. "Once you get that first one, the others will be a lot easier."
And the victory avenged a 2-0, playoff-opening loss last season to this same Maranatha squad.
"We are just trying to keep up with our softball team," Carmody joked. CV's softball reached a CIF final last year and is also a two-time league champion. "They are way ahead of us."
For Friday's game, the Blackhawks received a boost when about 80 members of the school's football team lined the field in a show of support.
"It's a real milestone," CV's Cole Lanphere said. "We are feeling good about it. It really boosts our confidence."
Citrus Valley led 2-1 after three innings but the Blackhawks broke it open with five runs in the fourth and fifth innings – Connor McCoy, Lanphere and Rolman Calderon drove in runs in the fourth and Lanphere drove in both runs in the fifth.
"Their guy was mostly throwing curve balls at the beginning of the game but we worked on that in practice," Lanphere said. "We were used to that and began hitting the opposite way."
Citrus Valley belted out 11 hits, getting a 3-for-3 effort from Lanphere. He also stole two bases.
"He really came up big for us and I knew he was going to come up big," Carmody said. "I felt the bottom of our lineup was going to have some good stuff. We really hit well at the bottom of the lineup and that's what we need."


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Monday, January 28, 2013
Another day done for work!
Oh, what a night…SO MUCH DRAMA. It's insane.
To make a long story as short as I can, when my co-worker and I came in at 7 pm we both got one ICU patient each, the other nurse on had 4 IMC patients. Yes, unbalanced, but this is how they do it…we all just help each other. It was a VERY busy first four hours as my patient was an admission, unstable with BP issues and needed 2 units fresh frozen plasma and one unit platelets. He also needed to be turned and cleaned frequently…we had no secretary (so one of us three had to sit at the desk and watch the monitors at all times) AND no aide, so we were all running around a little crazy.
When the next nurse came on at 11 pm, I pretty much almost didn't even know it as I was still so busy trying to catch up on my own documentation. Well, my co-worker who was caught up, asked this nurse, "what can I do to help?" and this other nurse responds, VERY MEANLY, "nothing, I'll deal with my four patients and you each can deal with your one patient each but don't expect me to help you." !!!! WHAT??!! After some conversation that was very tense, we gathered that this nurse felt it was very unfair that he had four patients and we each had one, but he had no idea of the situation from 7p-11p OR the complexity of each of our patients. I felt like he was being unfair. Needless to say, it was very uncomfortable working. I just concentrated on my patient and that was all. But then the supervisor wanted that other nurse to go to the ER for 3p-7a and of course he was all behind with documenting so I said I would go. I was actually glad to go, to escape the ice-cold atmosphere. And to top it all off, this was this nurse's LAST night in our unit, as he is going to go work in the ER again. Just a bad way to end things.
I guess I have to try not to take this so personally, but I just think back to all the times I had four IMC patients with no aide and other nurses had one ICU patient. I just plodded along, sometimes thinking it was unfair, but accepting help and even asking for help.
Anyways, what's done is done, but I just wish things had ended on a better note between all of us.
Anyways, I'm heading to bed. We're supposed to get a couple of inches of snow and perhaps some freezing rain today. Ugh…hopefully not as I have to go back to work tonight. We shall see…


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Made with wholesome oats, raspberry pieces, almonds and coconut, our Arnold's Farm Raspberry Ripple Snack Bars provide the perfect snack sized treat.
These bite-sized slices of wholesome goodness are sure to please the whole family!
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Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut
Cuvee: Vintage
Vintage: Multi-Vintage
Vintage: Multi-Vintage
Launched in the early 1980s by Bernard de Nonancourt, Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut was inspired by the success of the zero-dosage (with no added sugar) champagnes made by the House in the late 19th century. Avant-gardist Laurent-Perrier asserted its independence and innovated by creating a new style of wine: unadorned, subtle and ethereal. Because of the delicacy of its blending, its winey character and enduring freshness, Ultra Brut is champagne at its purest, with zero dosage. Grapes are selected for this Champagne from 15 specially designated parcels averaging 97% on the quality scale. The blend Chardonnay (55%), Pinot Noir (45%). Tasting notes Eye Limpid, bright yellow with a fine bead. Nose Intense and forward, with citrus and honeysuckle notes and a unique mineral component, oftentimes likened to a fresh sea breeze. Palate Surprising depth and power, with a purity and concentration of flavor all its own. Amazingly well balanced and absolutely bone dry. Food pairing Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut's delicate finish leaves the palate fresh, while its subtle balance makes it a remarkably versatile wine. Its capacity to bring out flavors in food makes it ideal as an aperitif or paired with dessert. This Champagne also pairs well with caviar, foie gras or even a cigar at the end of a meal.


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Today, I would like to give you an update on a wonderful Christmas promotion with Stampin' Up during November.
I have made a couple of Christmas decorations using the Ornaments Keepsakes Bundle to share with you.
Stamp Set: Ornament Keepsake
Cardstock: Whisper White
Ink: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Holiday Ornaments Framelits Dies, Cherry Cobbler 3 1/2" Scalloped Tulle Ribbon, Simply Scored Scoring Tool, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Clear Button (retired), Pearl Basic Jewels, Glue Gun
Stamp Set: Ornament Keepsake, Come to Bethlehem
Cardstock: Whisper White
Ink: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke
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News Release
Barbara A. Lee, Director
February 17, 2016
News Media Call-In Regarding Exide Technologies
SACRAMENTO – Following Governor Brown's announcement of a $176.6 million cleanup plan for Exide in Vernon, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control will hold a media availability to discuss details of that plan and next steps.
View Governor Brown's News Release/
Who: DTSC Director Barbara A. Lee
When: Feb. 17, 2016, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Call-in number: 1-888-282-1748
Participant Code: 6391698
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FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES: Contact the Department of Toxic Substances Control by phone at (800) 728-6942 or visit www.dtsc.ca.gov. To report illegal handling, discharge, or disposal of hazardous waste, call the Waste Alert Hotline at (800) 698-6942.
The mission of DTSC is to protect California's people and environment from harmful effects of toxic substances by restoring contaminated properties, enforcing hazardous waste law, reducing hazardous waste generation, and encouraging the manufacture of chemically safer products.


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Taking full advantage of off-site hosting and content management (although the spell checker seems to be broken for this site), the all-new TigerTails Radio website arrives for Season 7, ready and waiting to be used and abused! This has been a long time coming, though is still in a somewhat experimental phase and therefore might be changed without warning one day if Thomas King (our wonderful web admin person) decides that doing things this way is too much of a pain in the rump.
So, this is the plan. This is the new site. It's all based on tags. Live show posts will be marked as such, podcast posts will also be tagged. Links at the top will let you see, at a glance, the posts you want. It's like the Listen page and the Main page collided, but with less scrolling and easier sorting. It also means the front page might see an update more than once a decade. Might! You can even comment on posts now, so you can give us your thoughts instantly instead of having to track us down on a social network!
This is all early days though, so give it a few weeks to really shape up. The design might change randomly, or the site might move to a completely new host (it's currently a Posterous blog, like a lot of the other TigerTails Entertainment blogs). Anything could happen. So join us for the ride, and we hope you enjoy Season 7 of TigerTails Radio!


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They are a Amazon marketplace Top 10000 seller. FSW is a leader in video games that have been released over 6 months ago. The retail stores need shelf space for the newest titles so they do not carry most of the titles FSW does.
We carry those titles they could no longer keep do to limits on the racking they have for video games. Those hard to find games that are still in demand are what separates us from all the other sellers. Feel free to email us any time if there is a games you are interested in that is not listed in our Amazon Store.


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October 6, 2018, 12:00 PM - October 29, 2018, 5:00 PM
Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given "bust" forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit go to cancer research. Opening reception: October 12th, 2018 6-8 PM.
October 13, 2018, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Community Room
All authors and aspiring authors are invited to join us for workshop on national Indie Author Day. Author Elise Van Cise will moderate panels for discussion, including two short webinars:
Marketing Your Book
How to Participate in NaNoWriMo
How to Use Pressbooks
Registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided by sponsor Mount Dora Library Association.
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Dundee Workplace Choir
Are you an employee of Dundee Council, Leisure and Culture Dundee or D.C. Thomson & Co. Ltd, enjoy singing or would like to give it a try? Then join the RSNO Workplace Choir Dundee to experience choral singing in a fun and relaxed environment. What better way to spend a lunch break?
Open to all, it doesn't matter if you're a complete beginner or if you have sung in a choir before. The RSNO Workplace Choir is led by Aimee Toshney.
Day: Thursday lunchtimes (8-week blocks)
Time: 12.30 – 1.30pm
Place: Room 6, 1 Shore Terrace, Dundee
FREE to attend
Members receive reduced ticket offers to RSNO concerts and events.
For further details please contact the RSNO engage team at firstname.lastname@example.com, or on 0141 225 3557.
Aimee Toshney
Scottish Soprano Aimee, a graduate of English National Opera's 'Opera Works' training programme, studied at the University of Glasgow (MA Music 1st Class Hons, MMus Musicology with full scholarship) and the Royal Northern College of Music (MMus Performance with distinction), winning prizes in music and languages and the grateful recipient of a number of scholarships and awards.
Commended for 'a beautifully smooth, lyrical voice' (Opera Scotland) and 'a clear stage presence' (TyneOut), her performance experience encompasses operatic soloist and chorus roles, concert work, and traditional Scottish music.
A qualified Kodály musicianship tutor, she also enjoys a busy career teaching and leading choirs and outreach projects around the UK and Ireland. Currently she is a choral director for the National Youth Choir of Scotland, a lecturer for the Junior department of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, a tutor for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Junior Chorus, and an animateur for organisations including Jessie's Fund and the Leeds Lieder festival.
Aimee is much commended for her 'sparkling' delivery on-stage and a workshop style that is down to earth and encouraging. She brings intelligence, fun, and a great love for music and people to every role she inhabits, both on stage and in professional life!


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August 27, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
This will be an epic show, SKRONK presents 3 incredible bands like you've never seen before… well maybe…
GUIGUISUISUI is a two piece journey into sound and performance. Man and woman, East and West, past and future, side by side blending electronic and 8-bit sounds with blues, rock, hip hop, doom, punk, noise, and ambient bliss while performing an avante garde opera featuring a number of characters: the zombie bluesman GUIGUISUISUI and immortal ninja SUSU; master of the dark arts KING NECRO and empress of the underworld PUMPKIN QUEEN; preacher and minister for the cult of greed LORD KAMEMAMEHA and high priestess of profit LADY CHAKRA. Meanwhile a journey through time and space plays out in the background through painstakingly detailed animations that explore the themes of life and death and rebirth. Simply put, GUIGUISUISUI is an experience.
FAT COP: formed in 2015, played some shows and released some ridiculously noisy and chaotic albums, FAT COP were surprising likeable for an improvised Grindcore, splatterpunk band. They've decided to finish things off with one last show, maybe because no one really liked them anyway.
Dead Men Don't Rape: newish group playing Heavy Queer Doom, they will be noisy, heavy and queer. their last performance was described as this "A Deflowering was a performance in which an embodiment of toxic masculinity drowned himself hungrily in pink sludge. Dead Men Don't Rape soundtracked his final gasps.
RIP Mike" https://deadmendontrape.bandcamp.com/releases


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Wasps & Hornets: Prevent Infestations, Protect Your Family
This time of year, the pest control experts at Allgood Pest Solutions deal with numerous complaints of wasp and hornet nests on homeowners' property. You may not know there are several ways to protect yourself from these creatures and prevent them from becoming problematic pests. Your friends at Allgood Pest Solutions want to educate you on a few ways to help stop these winged nuisances before they become unwelcome neighbors on your property.
Keep food sources outside your yard
It's tempting to send the kids outside with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches all summer long, but doing this on a regular basis is bound to attract hornets and wasps. Particularly, food items with sugar, including fruit juices, can cause wasps and hornets to invite themselves over for a free meal.
Another potential food source for these creatures is your trash, so make sure to keep your trashcans tightly sealed so they can't get in and establish nests nearby.
Seal up cracks on the side of your home and patch up loose siding
To prevent infestations, seal up cracks in your home and patch up loose siding. Wasps and hornets like to find these crevices and build nests there, and sometimes they can ultimately end up entering your home through these tiny holes.
Once wasps or hornets get inside your home you will most certainly need immediate assistance from a pest control specialist to help rid them from your home.
Do not try to remove them on your own
If your prevention efforts aren't working and wasps form a nest in your home, do not try to remove it on your own. Doing so could anger the wasps and cause them so swarm, which could result in painful stings all over your body.
Instead, contact a pest control expert like the ones at Allgood Pest Solutions to combat these creatures. Our specialists have years of training in helping to stop and prevent wasp and hornet infestations, so please contact us via our contact form to request an appointment.
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Opening of Season Six January 24, 2019
A. $5 is the smallest amount of money accepted for sports bets at the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh This casino is now has more people space in the sports book which can now seat 98 with chairs and tables combined (fills up quickly)
Caution: Baby Sitting Services in Las Vegas have specific rules. Check with the concierge in the LV Strip hotel where you are staying. Do this before you go to Las Vegas.
1. $5 on the Pass Line $5 on the Don't Pass Line on the Come-Out roll
2. $30 odds on the Don't Pass
3. If the established point is not a 6 or 8, place them for $6 each and keep them up for two hits; then take them down. Make your own decision on this.
4. If the established point is a 6 or 8 make another choice: Deal or No Deal. Either put odds behind the pass line and lift the Don't Pass Bet and odds or not. Again, playing the 6 or 8 from the pass line is Deal or No Deal – Your choice. Remember that a Don't Pass bet can be lifted. A pass line bet cannot. Any odds bet can be lifted from either line.
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D. Janie reviews an article from Travelzoo.com.
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Goal: $5,000.00
Donations: 4 - Raised: $105.01
Anyone can setup a fundraiser for Camp River Run. It's quick and easy!
Camp River Run put on its first Summer Camp 9 years ago and we have had a Motorcycle Ride accompany campers every year since.
Please click the Donate button to register for this year's ride and then invite your friends! You can even create your own fundraiser (its right below the donate button) to raise money from people who want to become a supporter but don't ride or cannot attend.
Thank you for participating so that we can provide free medically supervised camps to children 7 - 17 who have a life-threatening illness or an ongoing medical condition.
Camp River Run's mission:
Inspired by nature and flowing with optimism we offer children who battle life-threatening or disabling medical conditions an outdoor camp experience to rejuvenate their youth and strengthen their spirits.


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28th October 2015
It is with mixed emotions that I wish to announce my retirement from full-time karting as of this weekend's final round of the 2015 Australian Kart Championship. This marks the end of a 23 year career in this amazing sport and I could not be more grateful for the opportunities, memories and great friendships which I have been fortunate enough to build over this time.
I have always been extremely passionate about karting and a strong advocate for the endless potential it offers youngsters to grow and develop both as a driver but also socially and emotionally. Through the highs and lows, I am thankful for the entire journey, all that I have learnt and the lifelong mates I have made.
Most importantly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who have supported me throughout my karting career- both past and present. Without your support none of it would have been possible!
Firstly to my personal and longest sponsors, Ray and Keryn Fulcher, I could not thank you enough for your ongoing support and for sharing this love of karting with me which has seen our team, KKP, secure four National Championships, 23 State Titles and the honour of racing at the SKUSA Las Vegas Supernationals for three consecutive years. I wish to thank you not only for our on-track successes but also for the endless personal support & guidance which you have provided over this time.
Secondly, I would like to acknowledge and thank my current team at DPE Kart Technology, especially Bart Price and Darren Hossack, for allowing me to finish my career as a part of one of the most professional, successful and all-round fantastic teams. As a child growing up, being a part of DPE was always a goal I had aspired to and for it to become a reality over 20 years later was a real privilege.
A big thanks also to my mechanic this year, Scott McLaughlin, who is, without a doubt, a truly good bloke both on and off the track. I really appreciate the time you have taken out of your busy schedule to be on the team, and I can honestly say I've had an absolute blast this year. Thanks for all the knowledge, assistance and good fun you have brought to the table.
Thank you to Jon Targett at JT Motorsport for the ongoing advice and ripper engines – a true legend of the sport!
A further thanks to my current sponsors Sweetee Citrus, FMA Motorsport and Kerb Rider for allowing me to compete at the highest level in my last season. Your support has been greatly appreciated.
Thank you to my Mum, Jill, and Brother, Robin, who have continued to support and encourage me since my first kart race at the age of 8 yrs.
Also, a big thank you to my Wife, Danielle, for embracing my love of karting and for your constant encouragement, inspiration and help to continue racing, especially at the highest level.
Finally, thank you to the entire karting community! We have a truly unique sport whereby our youngest members have the opportunity to grow and develop with the most senior and experienced drivers and all within a family-oriented environment. This is something no other sport can offer and we are lucky to share this together.
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We are thrilled to offer this three double bedroom Victorian terraced house arranged over three floors and quietly situated within a popular cul-de-sac within catchment for excellent primary schools. The property is just five minutes walk from the town centre and boasts a lovely reception room with open fireplace and wooden floors, separate dining room with fireplace and wooden floors, fitted kitchen, bathroom, superb split-level sunny lawned garden with fabulous selection of mature shrubs, off street parking for one car and garage in block..
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Reception Room
A lovely bright room with cast iron open fireplace and slate hearth, picture rail, window overlooking front, oak effect flooring.
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A good size dining room with oak effect flooring, cupboard under stairs, open brick fireplace, low level cupboard with shelving above, stairs to first floor and through to:
A galley style kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units, stainless steel sink and drainer, built-in oven, hob with extractor over, plumbed for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer.
Suite comprising white bath, pedestal wash hand basin, wc, window.
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I closed most of the open threads, but kept a few open, as I intend to return to that world once I need to flee the close confines of space vessels.
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After one year (a bit more) of writing the various pieces of WW, I'm glad to have finished the main story thread. (You'll see)
Now for the next number I need an apocalyptic event and a crap load of empty space….I hope I can perform it in just as much time.
Going over the math however (Whose World has so far 5 parts with 4 subparts each, a grand total of 20 stories so far. Rings of Fate is supposed to have 3 stories per generation, 3 generations, on 3 ships totaling in 27; unless I add a 4th generation, in which case it will be 3 * 4 * 3 = 36;) I doubt it….once I have ONE generation full, I might start publishing it already. Sooooo … wish me luck if you're into SciFi, and stay tuned for more fantasy, every Monday and Thursday.


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Review of Hearing and Doing
Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 23 (3) 1980: 279-81
Hearing and Doing. Edited by John Kraay and Anthony Tol. Toronto: Wedge, 1979, 370 pp., n.p.
Hearing and Doing is a Festschrift of 16 philosophical essays written in honor of H. Evan Runner, professor of philosophy at Calvin College, by his former students. The editors indicate that Runner impressed his students with the view that life is religion, that life "derives its meaning from the creational situation of God speaking and man responding" (p. x). Given this perspective on life, religion must have implications for all areas of life. This line of reasoning provides the rationale for the book's title and content. The essays are on widely divergent philosophical topics, intending to show the importance of hearing and doing for all areas of life. Runner introduced his students to the Calvinistic philosophy of the Netherlands as expounded in the works of such thinkers as Vollenhoven and Dooyeweerd, and the articles in this volume reflect that philosophy. For someone versed in that school of philosophy this volume will prove to be of special interest.
The essays are divided into five categories. First there are those dealing with current political and social approaches to problems (Hart, Zylstra, Langerak). A second group is concerned with matters directly pertaining to Scripture (Olthuis, Cook, De Graaff). The third and fourth groups are historically oriented, focusing respectively on medieval scholasticism (Helleman, Steen, Van Dyk, Vander Stelt) and on post-Kantian and post-Hegelian German philosophical thought (Vander Goot, Plantinga, Kraay). A final section focuses on topics of scientific foundational import (Wolters, Seerveld, Tol). The volume also includes an interview with Runner.
While I enjoyed all the essays, I found those on post-Kantian and post-Hegelian German thought to be the most helpful. In particular, Vander Goot has given a very thorough and clear exposition of the relation of religion and culture in the early thought of Schleier-macher. Some of the articles will probably prove to be unobjectionable to most, but they also seem to be of little philosophical value and relevance. Articles that fall into this category are Cook's work on "Thoreau and the King James Bible" and Helleman's "Augustine's Early Writings on a Liberal Arts Education." There are, on the other hand, several articles that will prove to be of philosophical interest and to serve as a basis for debate. I should like to comment on a few of them.
Hart ("Struggle for a New Direction") discusses the relation of positivism to the political order. Some have argued that positivism and totalitarianism fit hand in glove. Hart agrees and argues further that the North American commitment to democracy tends toward totalitarianism itself, for it excludes plurality of political convictions. Hart suggests that the answer is to maintain a critical mind toward existing political orders in light of the message of the gospel and the truth of the coming kingdom of God. In relation to Hart's treatment I find several difficulties. First, Hart presents much theory about the relation of positivism and totalitarianism, but not much evidence is offered to support the theory. Second, throughout the article the impression is given that any form of order (democracy or whatever) leads to totalitarianism and that only self-criticism of one's institutions to the point of overturning such institutions avoids totalitarianism. One has to ask, however, whether such an approach is not itself totalitarian since it suggests that one's relation to political order should always be of the sort described. Third, after much discussion on the need for pluralism to avoid totalitarianism Hart introduces Christianity and the kingdom of God as the answer. But is this not a totalitarian answer itself?. Moreover, are we to take a posture of criticism toward this totalitarian answer? It seems that Hart needs to think out more carefully the implications of what he is suggesting. Finally, throughout the article there is an underlying assumption that totalitarian situations are always undesirable. But is it true that all such situations are negative? I would argue that it is false in view of the coming kingdom of God. When Hart opts for the Christian answer, a totalitarian answer, he seems to contradict the basic thrust of his article. Certainly it would help to have some of these issues clarified.
Langerak ("Freedom: Idea and Ideal") suggests that it is hard to define "freedom." Moreover, he distinguishes between the idea or meaning of freedom and the most ideal form of freedom. He argues that the idea of freedom is so broad that the really interesting issue is the matter of which freedoms are ideal. In all of this, the fundamental problem seems to be that Langerak suggests and evaluates various ideas of freedom but never actually states which definition(s) he holds. From this problem stems the other main difficulty—that is, we are told that the ideal of freedom is the key issue, but in trying to determine which is ideal he has to incorporate some idea of what freedom is. Since he does not tell us exactly what it is, however, it is hard to judge whether his evaluation of which freedom is ideal is accurate.
Olthuis ("Towards a Certitudinal Hermeneutic") claims in relation to the Bible that "the overriding, pre-eminent concern of this type of literature is the terminal matter of certainty" (p. 71). The result is that "since neither the political, economic, psychic, or lingual are independent themes in Scripture, they can only rightly be treated when their certitudi-nal coloring is acknowledged" (pp. 71-72). Any reading of Scripture that ignores the certitu-dinal focus of the Bible is illegitimate (p. 72). I think that OIthuis' discussion, while generally helpful, has some serious difficulties. First, Olthuis nowhere proves that the Bible's focus is certitudinal. He merely assumes and asserts it. In fact, he does not even offer a hermeneutic for proving that Scripture's focus is certitudinal. Second, when one reflects on Olthuis' certitudinal focus he recognizes that this is a tool to tell us the use of Biblical statements, whatever they mean, but it does not help us know what they mean. If Olthuis is right about certitude he has helped us greatly in the overall task of understanding the purpose of Scripture, but I do not see that what he is claiming turns out to be the kind of key that he suggests to unlocking the meaning of any given passage of Scripture. Put differently, his emphasis may be helpful in understanding the illocutionary force of Scripture's statements but not their locutionary force.
De Graaff ("Towards a New Anthropological Model") proposes a model for man that views man in functional terms. De Graaff expresses displeasure with various forms of dualism and monism and then suggests that Scripture always pictures man's functioning in the world as a result of his relatedness to God. He writes: "We need to learn to trace more fully the functional expression of man's religious nature—his unity, his centeredness, his religious motivation, and his knowing and doing as religious service unto God or a pseudo-god" (p. 108). Even man's bodily functioning is said to be expressive of man's spirituality or God-relatedness. Though I appreciate De Graaff's emphases I find his analysis to be too reductive. This theory is problematic in that it does not properly distinguish between function and ontology. Man indeed functions as a whole person, but there is much that needs to be said about man. The functional views cannot be an answer to the ontological question of what man is. Moreover, while I would agree that the purpose of Biblical writers is not primarily to set forth an ontology of man, Scriptural statements nonetheless do have ontological import and implications. For example, it would be hard to deny the ontological implications of such statements as the Lord's in Luke 24:39. Furthermore, even if one looks at man totally from a functional perspective, De Graaff's suggestion that man's God-relatedness is what constitutes his functionality (even bodily functioning) will be hard to accept for some. For example, I find it difficult to understand how the body's functioning in digesting food is expressive of man's spirituality.
Finally, Seerveld has written on aesthetics ("Modal Aesthetics: Preliminary Questions with an Opening Hypothesis"). His purpose is to specify what constitutes an artistic work as art. As his analysis indicates, this is not an easy question to answer. According to Seerveld, what differentiates the ordinary from the artistic is the quality of allusiveness. Initially the suggestion is attractive, especially after reading Seerveld's rejection of other candidates. Upon further reflection, however, one realizes that the implications of this suggestion would make everything art. What is there that does not in some way or other allude to something else? Seerveld may indeed be on the right track, but I think his theory needs some modification to avoid the problem mentioned.
All in all, Hearing and Doing contains some helpful articles and many thought-provoking ones. I would certainly not make it a priority item for my reading in philosophy, but it should not be ignored.
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It was always going to be interesting – getting banks and fintechs in the same room to talk about open banking and its future in NZ – and our panel event didn't disappoint.
Kicking things off was Edward Berks, Director of Fintech and Xero Ecosystem in the UK, who talked about the UK open banking scene. Edward spoke of the post GFC environment where banks were occupied by ring fencing and regulations which had resulted in an absence of investment and innovation in small business banking. This, he said, had been filled by Fintechs.
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Edward noted that use cases for open banking tended to start in the retail space but had now started to expand in response to broader business needs. Some of the areas it was working hard to address included bank feeds, getting paid and paying people and what he identified as the biggest opportunity with open banking – lending/cash flow management and access to capital.
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Then as the entree plates were cleared away and the main course served we turned to our panel for some extra insight. The panel comprised of Rhiannon White from Westpac, Will Mahon-Heap from Revolut, Ben Murphy from Spotcap, Edward and myself.
We started out discussing the new wave banking order that neo-banks like Revolut are driving with Will calling for more regulatory support to assist with fintechs starting up in NZ. He questioned New Zealand's advancement in this space, believing that as a country we are still a way behind the rest of the world when it comes to open banking. Ben also agreed, referencing in particular the kiwi ecosystem as needing to play catch up.
On the counter, Rhiannon spoke about the availability of Westpac's API services and called out an interesting distinction around disruption – that it is not specifically technology, but instead disruption is usually when someone solves pain points your customers are facing. She then went on to talk about how customer safety and security was the most important aspect for the bank and they had found that partnering allowed them to innovate while focusing on that initial safe and secure element.
Rhiannon also bought up an interesting point around who looks after the customer when something goes wrong. At present, banks in NZ will protect their customers with zero-liability clauses and the like, but what happens in an open banking scenario? Will was quick to comment using Revolut as an example and referencing the way the company deals with customer complaints and issues.
Questions around partnerships (not limited to banks and fintechs alone) bought on another passionate discussion between the group. Ben in particular spoke to the benefit that partnering with Xero had provided Spotcap and the edge it provided them over the competition.
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