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My wife has a Qantas Credit Voucher from a single cancelled domestic business trip (ADL-MEL-ADL). The T&Cs state that to be used, the new booking must include "everyone who was on the original booking". My question is - can it be used as "part payment" for a bigger international trip (ADL-MEL-HKG-MEL-ADL) for the two of us?


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Originally written in 2011, but still applicable:
In the last few years, I've made a lot of changes in my life.
In chronological order: Going batshit crazy over stuff I had no control over, spending the night in jail on trumped-up "domestic abuse" charges, court-ordered anger management classes, a nasty, but necessary divorce, a blissful remarriage and today, maintaining a blended family.
One may suspect that I have learned a thing or two from all of this, and one would be correct. For what it's worth, I'll pass this little nugget along. It's called the Ketchup Pack Theory.
We're all familiar with the little packs of condiment that we get (usually on request) with our fries. Many of us are also familiar with the mess that results when these things spring a leak, are mistreated, stepped on or pounded into submission.
We are like ketchup packs. There's a lot of stuff inside. You have your stuff. I have my stuff. As long as there's a balance, everything's fine.
If we (or if we allow others to) repress or squash any part of our "stuff," it will manifest itself in an ugly mess, and usually out the opposite end.
The Ketchup Pack Theory: "The more repressed, the bigger the mess."

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Something Good
1. Bloom (Original Mix)
2. Bloom (Radio Edit)
Cat #: MONDEEP111
Release Date: 16/09/2013
Record Label: Monster Deep
Format: CD / Download / Stream
Monster Deep continue to scout out the very best progressive house in it's truest form and they come no fresher than this outstanding debut track by Finnish duo, Otto Yliperttula & Karolus Viitala AKA Something Good. Since forming in 2010 the duo have gone from strength to strength with multiple releases on The Shapeshifters own imprint, Nocturnal Groove.
As soon as we heard a snippet of an unfinished version of 'Bloom' we knew we had to have it! A deep and chuggy progressive number, the track effortlessly builds, blending Prydz-esque melodic motif's with groove based rhythms. The main hook is tantalisingly revealed in small steps to keep the suspense at breaking point, and "oh my" what a main hook it is!
This is not just 'Something Good' this is something amazing!
Beatport Exclusive: 02/09/2013
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I've now had my first fire in the woodstove, which means the Lincoln Volunteer Fire Company is on high alert. Okay, that's an exaggeration. They're only on medium alert — sort of like the old Homeland Security color-coded warning system, which was set always at orange. Orange, you will recall, meant, "We have no credible threat, but we are going to cover our butts and allow the TSA screeners to pat down yours." In other words, the firefighters have seen smoke from my chimney, and know from experience that where's there smoke, there's fire … though, they hope, not one actually in my chimney.
I must confess, I think I've gotten a bad rap when it comes to chimney fires. I may be jinxing myself, but I have not had one since January 1995. Immediately after that, we had the switchbacks that marked our old MetalBestos chimney removed, and now it rises straight through the house like a traditional one. This prevents creosote from building up inside it like the fat in Joey Chestnut's arteries.
Who, you ask, is Joey Chestnut? Last month he won the Oktoberfest Zinzinnati World Bratwurst-Eating Championship. He scarfed down an impressive 35 brats in 10 minutes. Now, I have no idea if eating three and a half dozen bratwursts has, in fact, had any effect on Joey Chestnut's cholesterol. For all I know, his arteries are as clear as a spanking new garden hose. But you get my point. No good comes from a switchback chimney.
I love the start of the woodstove season. We all know there is something deeply comforting about a small blaze in a woodstove or fireplace. Years ago, Doug Mack, co-owner and chef at Mary's at Baldwin Creek, a Bristol bed and breakfast and restaurant, put it this way when we were chatting: "There's a decided homeyness that comes with crisp autumn air, the changing leaves, and a fire in the fireplace. It's like coming home."
Indeed. But fire is always dangerous, which is why we don't play with it, jump out of frying pans into it, or throw gasoline on it. Today is the first day of Fire Prevention Week, which means now is as good a time as any to take a look around your home and see if you have done all that you can to keep your family safe.
According to Bob Patterson, deputy director of the Vermont Division of Fire Safety, "The most important thing you can do is be sure that you having working smoke detectors." He shared with me a number of troubling statistics, but among the most disturbing was this: Roughly 80 percent of all house fires his division has investigated did not have smoke detectors or the smoke detectors did not work. In addition, almost every single fire he has examined that resulted in a fatality caught the victim off-guard because of a non-existent or non-functioning smoke detector. "A fire can be very quiet until it's too late and suddenly you're in harm's way," he said.
So, check your smoke alarm batteries and be sure the device is working.
Patterson also said that house fires are more common than we like to believe. In 2010 in Vermont, there were 1,956 structural fires — or more than five a day.
Finally, he said to be careful not to leave laptops overheating on couches or beds; to be attentive in the kitchen, where a great many house fires begin; and to be careful with candles, heating appliances and, yes, woodstoves. Get that chimney cleaned. Don't let it clog like the arteries of contestants in bratwurst-eating competitions.
I have enormous respect for Vermont's firefighters. One of the ways we can make their jobs easier and safer is by showing a little common sense — especially now that the woodstove and space heater season has arrived. Today, the start of Fire Prevention Week, is as good a time as any to start.
(This column originally appeared in the Burlington Free Press on October 9, 2011. Chris's new novel, "The Night Strangers," was just published.


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#21 – Affordable Housing
Having an affordable place to live is essential to a family's economic foundation. It represents the beginnings of wealth and future prosperity. Retirees and the soon to be retired are finding it challenging, if not impossible, to live in the same place they have for many years. Generations of families who have lived in Williamson or Bell county are finding themselves being displaced, as well. The overreliance of our state system on property taxes only exacerbates an ongoing crisis. As a growing economy leads to a growing housing market, higher rent and mortgage payments will follow. Promoting quality and affordable housing is critical to a sustainable and growing market. There is nothing wrong with helping those who help sustain the market. Low interest loans and down payment programs are critical to fund and protect consumers. Congressman John Carter has consistently cut these programs meant to help families find a home and contribute to our economy. Smart community and regional planning is essential to having people live and work near their communities. Having industry and business in our communities that support good wages is fundamentally important to supporting our living standard. Carter has taken political contributions from big business PACS with no presence in District 31. Many of these businesses outsource our jobs overseas while the purchasing power of the middle class from our district continues to fall. We must have representation in Congress that reverses this trend and helps promote more businesses that startup and grow here. Teachers, firefighters, and police officers deserve to live in the same communities where they work and serve. Future Congressman Clark will be the natural leader on this issue in Congress.
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Here at Clinic 77 we offer a number of pathways for treatment, depending on where you are at on your recovery journey which you can access, see below. If you would like to have a chat with one of our team and discuss your options further, please phone on 09 950 7780 or email us.
Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy
This comprises of a 60-minute session and is designed to work with a client to understand what their goals are and what they want to achieve from the session i.e harm reduction versus abstinence. We work with
our clients to support, encourage and equip them with the tools they need to achieve their self-determined goals.
Please note you do not need to access one of our programmes in order to get individual counselling.
Group Therapy
This is a 90-minute session which could either have a psychoeducation or interpersonal process focus.
These groups are designed to bring some encouragement, support and connection with others, to assist
an individual. These groups provide norms that reinforce healthy ways of interacting and provide a safe and supportive therapeutic environment that is crucial for recovery.
Please note you do not need to access one of our programmes in order to take part in group therapy.
Alcohol & Drug Treatment Programmes
All our programmes below include individual counselling/psychotherapy and group therapy as part of our comprehensive treatment for our programmes. For more detailed information on our programmes click here
- Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programme
- Aftercare Relapse Prevention & Recovery Treatment Programme
- Family & Friends Treatment Programme
- Anxiety & Depression Treatment Programme
- Prescription Medication Dependency Treatment Programme
- Gender Groups
Our therapy and treatment programmes are founded on evidence-based practices and are delivered by addiction registered experts with a deep commitment to helping you recover and successfully live a recovery focused lifestyle with a high quality of life.
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Oh, Mike Bibby can't play defense. Oh, he forgets to push the pace. Sweet good lord, the man never drives the ball. Bibby is easy to pick on. I would be lying if I said none of those sentences ever came out of my mouth. He does not display the passion to mask the blunders. We see a smooth ballplayer and when smooth meets inept, it breeds fan anger.
But Bibby's passion does come through. It damn well shines. That jump shot. It breathes the passion of thousands of gym hours. Some nights the shot is off. Some nights Bibby goes on wild tangents of contested shots forced from spots he has no business being in.
But find Mike Bibby open in transition or create a set shot for him, and you are going to find a great looking basketball play. Mike Bibby is many things. One of them is a glorious shooter.


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According to the most recent Nationwide Retirement Institute survey, six in ten affluent, older adults fear that medical expenses will hinder their retirement plans, yet over half (52%) of respondents who already had a financial advisor have failed to discuss their medical expenses or corresponding concerns with that advisor.
At the same time nearly half (46%) of well-off adults believe it is important to discuss these concerns with a professional financial advisor. So why aren't you talking with your financial advisor today?
According to Adrian Young, Executive Vice President at Ambassador Advisors, "There's nothing to be gained by staying silent about your medical expenses. A candid discussion with your financial consultant about your healthcare costs and concerns allows them to better advise you on your current and future financial needs."
Although some people may view medical costs as a private matter, limiting the information you are willing to communicate with your advisor gives them an incomplete picture of your finances. Straightforward discussions about healthcare expenses provide your financial advisor with a more comprehensive picture of the demands that may be placed on your finances in the future. Investment and insurance decisions may be greatly influenced by this important information. In addition, your consultant will have the opportunity to guide you toward a better understanding of Medicare and the supplemental insurance options available.
Do you have questions about how your current and future healthcare costs will affect your retirement plans? Staying silent will allow your concerns to intensify into worry and fear. Help put your mind at ease by calling Ambassador Advisors today. Together we can discuss the status of your current health coverage, as well as the impact of medical expenses on your retirement finances.
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This month, we set you the challenge of colouring in your very own Cosmic Kids book cover, and we've been amazed by all your art work. From multi-colours to pretty patterns, we've had so many brilliant entries!
We're happy to announce that our joint winners are Josephine and Penny, who both coloured beautifully and even added in some extra characters to their covers! Josephine and Penny win two signed adventure books, Norris the Seahorse and Lulu the Lion, both signed by Jaime.
Well done Penny and Josephine!
We loved every single one of your entries. To see all your lovely art works, view the gallery below.
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Christopher Columbus for Kids
20 + Christopher Columbus Interesting Facts
When you go to Spain you'll hear a lot about Christopher Columbus who was an amazing explorer! He gets credit for 'discovering' the Americas even though…he didn't. Yes, not only did the Vikings discover the Americas almost 500 years before Chistopher Columbus arrived they found it populated by Native American peoples who had lived there for 20,000 years.
Learning about a country before you go makes the whole experience even more fun!
Christopher Columbus for Kids – Information on a great explorer!
- Spain's greatest explorer was actually born in Italy.
- Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy. No one is sure of exactly when but most agree it was late August or October 1451.
- His exploring goal was to find a new route from Europe to Asia to improve trading of things like spices and silk.
- Columbus actually made four trips to the 'new world'.
- Portugal, England and France all turned him down when he asked for money for his travels. Finally Spain said yes and paid for his exploring.
- Christopher Columbus never actually made it to North America. His four exploration journeys took him to the Caribbean islands, the Gulf of Mexico, South America and Central America.
- When he died in 1506 he thought he had made it to Asia. He never realized his routes never led there.
- Even though Columbus never even stepped onto the soil in North America, in 1937 President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared a national holiday for him – October 12th.
- Two of his ships were not really called the Nina and the Pinta – those were nicknames.
- He was a brutal governor of the land he discovered and called Hispanola. He was so horrible and mean to the natives that word was sent to Spain and they came to arrest him.
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- He used his knowledge of science to trick his captors. He was being held captive in Jamaica and told them the gods wanted them to let him go. As proof, he told them the moon would 'rise inflamed with wrath' and sure enough….the lunar eclipse occurred and convinced the locals to let him leave.
- Columbus' family argued over his will in legal battles with Spain for almost 300 years.
- The ships traveled about 100 miles a day and carried 120 men combined.
- Without GPS, Christopher Columbus had to use the tools of the day to map out his route including: astrolabes, charts, hour glass, sundial, compass, almanac, traverse boards and charts of the stars.
- Food on the long voyages would have included: bread, beer, fish, salted meat, dried legumes, rice, wine, and hard biscuits. The bread is called 'hard tack' which was very, very hard.
- Health on the ships was difficult. Scurvy, caused by a lack of vitamin C, was a real problem for sailors. Scurvy caused: weakness and sores on legs and arms. More advanced cases of scurvy caused gum disease which loosened the teeth and bleeding from the skin.
- The crew worked in shifts of four hours. When you weren't working you tried to sleep, but there were no cabins. Only the captain had a cabin. Everyone else just slept wherever they could. No one was well rested and many times they went for days without sleep.
- Christopher Columbus lied!! He promised a reward to the first sailor who spotted land. Everyone took turns in the crows nest trying to find land in the distance and then one day, Rodrigo de Triana saw it! Then, Christopher Columbus said he actually saw something the night before but just didn't say anything so he kept the reward for himself.
- He was a very religious man and thought that God called him to be an explorer. He often wore the robes of a monk.
- Part of the deal that he made with Spain involved bringing back riches from his travels. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand expected jewels and riches in return for paying for Columbus' exploring. But, when those riches weren't found, Christopher Columbus brought back people instead as slaves.
- Christopher Columbus was a ginger and had red hair.
Spain is a warm and welcoming place to explore with the family.
CLICK HERE – Where is Columbus buried? Find out the REAL burial information here!
CLICK HERE – Columbus' Tomb is very UNIQUE.
Read before you go on any trip! Learn about Spain and even more Christopher Columbus Facts for Kids with books from this list!
CLICK HERE – Kids' Book list on Spain. Read before you go!
Happy Travels and Exploring,
Natalie, The Educational Tourist


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Maiellaro, N.
Co Author Listing * Laser Scanner and Camera-Equipped UAV Architectural Surveys
* Multimedia Interactive Map for CH Presentation
* One-Page Multimedia Interactive Map
* Virtual Touring for the Puglia Regional Museum Directorate
Includes: Maiellaro, N. Maiellaro, N.[Nicola]
Maiello, G.[Guido]
Co Author Listing * Detection of 3D position of eyes through a consumer RGB-D camera for stereoscopic mixed reality environments
Maier Hein, K.[Klaus]
Co Author Listing * MOOD 2020: A Public Benchmark for Out-of-Distribution Detection and Localization on Medical Images
* Multi-Centre, Multi-Vendor and Multi-Disease Cardiac Segmentation: The M &Ms Challenge
Includes: Maier Hein, K.[Klaus] Maier-Hein, K.[Klaus]
Maier Hein, K.H.[Klaus H.]
Co Author Listing * 3D Statistical Shape Models Incorporating Landmark-Wise Random Regression Forests for Omni-Directional Landmark Detection
* DALSA: Domain Adaptation for Supervised Learning From Sparsely Annotated MR Images
* Deep Learning Techniques for Automatic MRI Cardiac Multi-Structures Segmentation and Diagnosis: Is the Problem Solved?
* Multi-Objective Memetic Search for Robust Motion and Distortion Correction in Diffusion MRI
Includes: Maier Hein, K.H.[Klaus H.] Maier-Hein, K.H.[Klaus H.] Maier-Hein, K.H.
Maier Hein, L.[Lena]
Co Author Listing * Clickstream Analysis for Crowd-Based Object Segmentation with Confidence
* Comparative Validation of Polyp Detection Methods in Video Colonoscopy: Results From the MICCAI 2015 Endoscopic Vision Challenge
* Comparative Validation of Single-Shot Optical Techniques for Laparoscopic 3-D Surface Reconstruction
* Convergent Iterative Closest-Point Algorithm to Accomodate Anisotropic and Inhomogenous Localization Error
* Electromagnetic Tracking in Medicine: A Review of Technology, Validation, and Applications
* HCI Stereo Metrics: Geometry-Aware Performance Analysis of Stereo Algorithms, The
* MOOD 2020: A Public Benchmark for Out-of-Distribution Detection and Localization on Medical Images
Includes: Maier Hein, L.[Lena] Maier-Hein, L.[Lena] Maier-Hein, L.
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Maier, A.
Co Author Listing * 3-D reconstruction of historical documents using an X-Ray C-Arm CT system
* Accelerated Centre-of-Gravity Calculation for Massive Numbers of Image Patches
* Active contours methods with respect to Vickers indentations
* Adapt Everywhere: Unsupervised Adaptation of Point-Clouds and Entropy Minimization for Multi-Modal Cardiac Image Segmentation
* Appearance Learning for Image-Based Motion Estimation in Tomography
* ARIN: Adaptive Resampling and Instance Normalization for Robust Blind Inpainting of Dunhuang Cave Paintings
* Art2Contour: Salient Contour Detection in Artworks Using Generative Adversarial Networks
* Artfacepoints: High-resolution Facial Landmark Detection in Paintings and Prints
* Automatic Cell Detection in Bright-Field Microscope Images Using SIFT, Random Forests, and Hierarchical Clustering
* Automatic Chain Line Segmentation in Historical Prints
* Automatic detection and analysis of photovoltaic modules in aerial infrared imagery
* Axially Extended-Volume C-Arm CT Using a Reverse Helical Trajectory in the Interventional Room
* Binarization Driven Blind Deconvolution for Document Image Restoration
* Classification of Breast Cancer Histology Images Using Transfer Learning
* Confidence-aware Levenberg-Marquardt optimization for joint motion estimation and super-resolution
* CoronARe: A Coronary Artery Reconstruction Challenge
* Craquelurenet: Matching the Crack Structure In Historical Paintings for Multi-Modal Image Registration
* Cryo-Balloon Catheter Localization Based on a Support-Vector-Machine Approach
* Data Extrapolation From Learned Prior Images for Truncation Correction in Computed Tomography
* Decoupling Respiratory and Angular Variation in Rotational X-ray Scans Using a Prior Bilinear Model
* Deep Learning-Based ECG-Free Cardiac Navigation for Multi-Dimensional and Motion-Resolved Continuous Magnetic Resonance Imaging
* Deriving Neural Network Architectures Using Precision Learning: Parallel-to-Fan Beam Conversion
* Dual-Mode Training with Style Control and Quality Enhancement for Road Image Domain Adaptation
* Dynamic 2-D/3-D Rigid Registration Framework Using Point-To-Plane Correspondence Model
* Electrophysiology Catheter Detection and Reconstruction From Two Views in Fluoroscopic Images
* Epipolar Consistency in Fluoroscopy for Image-Based Tracking
* Estimating the Fundamental Matrix Without Point Correspondences With Application to Transmission Imaging
* Evaluation of MRI to Ultrasound Registration Methods for Brain Shift Correction: The CuRIOUS2018 Challenge
* Fast and robust selection of highly-correlated features in regression problems
* Forensic License Plate Recognition with Compression-Informed Transformers
* Gauss-Seidel Iteration Scheme for Reference-Free 3-D Histological Image Reconstruction, A
* Geometric primitive refinement for structured light cameras
* GMM Supervectors for Limited Training Data in Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Image Classification
* Hyper-Hue and EMAP on Hyperspectral Images for Supervised Layer Decomposition of Old Master Drawings
* ICC++: Explainable feature learning for art history using image compositions
* Impact of Unfocused Vickers Indentation Images on the Segmentation Performance, The
* Intelligibility of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate: Evaluation by Speech Recognition Techniques
* Iterative Cross-Scanner Registration for Whole Slide Images
* Known Operator Learning Enables Constrained Projection Geometry Conversion: Parallel to Cone-Beam for Hybrid MR/X-Ray Imaging
* Learning an Attention Model for Robust 2-D/3-D Registration Using Point-To-Plane Correspondences
* Learning from a Handful Volumes: MRI Resolution Enhancement with Volumetric Super-Resolution Forests
* Metric-Driven Learning of Correspondence Weighting for 2-D/3-D Image Registration
* MR-Based Model for Cardio-Respiratory Motion Compensation of Overlays in X-Ray Fluoroscopy, An
* Multi-Dimensional Flow-Preserving Compressed Sensing (MuFloCoS) for Time-Resolved Velocity-Encoded Phase Contrast MRI
* Multi-Modal Deep Guided Filtering for Comprehensible Medical Image Processing
* Multi-Scale Deep Reinforcement Learning for Real-Time 3D-Landmark Detection in CT Scans
* Myocardial Scar Segmentation in LGE-MRI using Fractal Analysis and Random Forest Classification
* OCPAD: Occluded checkerboard pattern detector
* ODOR: The ICPR2022 ODeuropa Challenge on Olfactory Object Recognition
* Offline Writer Identification Using Convolutional Neural Network Activation Features
* One-Shot Object Detection in Heterogeneous Artwork Datasets
* PMS-GAN: Parallel Multi-Stream Generative Adversarial Network for Multi-Material Decomposition in Spectral Computed Tomography
* Precision Learning: Towards Use of Known Operators in Neural Networks
* Prior-Free Respiratory Motion Estimation in Rotational Angiography
* Random Forest Based Left Ventricle Segmentation in LGE-MRI
* Reliable Camera Model Identification Using Sparse Gaussian Processes
* Robust Blood Flow Velocity Estimation from 3D Rotational Angiography
* Robust Infants Face Tracking Using Active Appearance Models: A Mixed-State CONDENSATION Approach
* Robust Multi-View 2-D/3-D Registration Using Point-To-Plane Correspondence Model
* Robust Parallel Speech Recognition in Multiple Energy Bands
* Self-Supervised 2D/3D Registration for X-Ray to CT Image Fusion
* Semi-Automatic Basket Catheter Reconstruction from Two X-Ray Views
* Sequence-Based Recognition of License Plates with Severe Out-of-Distribution Degradations
* Sheet metal forming limits as classification problem
* Skinscan: Low-Cost 3D-Scanning for Dermatologic Diagnosis and Documentation
* Supervised Contrastive Learning for Robust and Efficient Multi-modal Emotion and Sentiment Analysis
* Toward analyzing mutual interference on infrared-enabled depth cameras
* Toward Bridging the Simulated-to-Real Gap: Benchmarking Super-Resolution on Real Data
* Toward Reliable Models For Authenticating Multimedia Content: Detecting Resampling Artifacts With Bayesian Neural Networks
* Towards Clinical Application of a Laplace Operator-Based Region of Interest Reconstruction Algorithm in C-Arm CT
* Unified Bayesian Approach to Multi-Frame Super-Resolution and Single-Image Upsampling in Multi-Sensor Imaging, A
* Unsupervised Learning for Robust Respiratory Signal Estimation From X-Ray Fluoroscopy
* Vesselness for text detection in historical document images
* Weakly Supervised Deep Learning-Based Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
* Weakly Supervised Segmentation of Cracks on Solar Cells Using Normalized Lp Norm
* Writer identification and verification using GMM supervectors
* Writer Identification Using GMM Supervectors and Exemplar-SVMs
* X-Ray Scatter Estimation Using Deep Splines
Includes: Maier, A. Maier, A.[Andreas] Maier, A.[Anatol] Maier, A.[Andrea]
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Maier, A.K.
Co Author Listing * Deep Learning Computed Tomography: Learning Projection-Domain Weights From Image Domain in Limited Angle Problems
* Dynamic Iterative Reconstruction for Interventional 4-D C-Arm CT Perfusion Imaging
* Epipolar Consistency in Transmission Imaging
* Fast and Robust Detection of Solar Modules in Electroluminescence Images
* Fully Automated Data-Driven Respiratory Signal Extraction From SPECT Images Using Laplacian Eigenmaps
Includes: Maier, A.K. Maier, A.K.[Andreas K.]
Maier, B.
Co Author Listing * Assessing mountain forest structure using airborne laser scanning and landscape metrics
Maier, C.
Co Author Listing * Silicon-Integrated High-Density Electrocortical Interfaces
Maier, D.[Dennis]
Co Author Listing * Calculating Dense Disparity Maps from Color Stereo Images, an Efficient Implementation
* Efficient and Accurate Method for 3D-Point Reconstruction from Multiple Views, An
Maier, G.
Co Author Listing * Context-Based Fractional Sample Refinement for HEVC Compliant Encoding
* Minimum description length arc spline approximation of digital curves
* Object detection in gray scale images based on invariant polynomial features
* Re-projective Pose Estimation of a Planar Prototype
* Real-time multitarget tracking for sensor-based sorting
Includes: Maier, G. Maier, G.[Georg]
Maier, H.[Harald]
Co Author Listing * Automatic Surveying of Cutaneous Hemangiomas
Maier, J.[Josef]
Co Author Listing * Distortion Compensation for Movement Detection Based on Dense Optical Flow
* Ground Truth Accuracy and Performance of the Matching Pipeline
* Guided Matching Based on Statistical Optical Flow for Fast and Robust Correspondence Analysis
Includes: Maier, J.[Josef] Maier, J.
Maier, K.[Kathrin]
Co Author Listing * Direct photogrammetry with multispectral imagery for UAV-based snow depth estimation
Maier, M.
Co Author Listing * Separating Characters in Scripted Documents
Maier, M.W.[Mark W.]
Co Author Listing * Characteristics of disparity-compensated stereo image pair residuals
* DCT Transform Coding of Stereo Images for Multimedia Applications
* Transform Coding of Stereo Image Residuals
Includes: Maier, M.W.[Mark W.] Maier, M.W.
Maier, N.[Nathan]
Co Author Listing * Data Reduction Using Statistical and Regression Approaches for Ice Velocity Derived by Landsat-8, Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2
* Plausibility Verification for 3d Object Detectors Using Energy-based Optimization
Includes: Maier, N.[Nathan] Maier, N.[Niels]
Maier, P.M.[Philipp M.]
Co Author Listing * Deep Learning with WASI Simulation Data for Estimating Chlorophyll a Concentration of Inland Water Bodies
Maier, R.[Robert]
Co Author Listing * Combining Depth Fusion and Photometric Stereo for Fine-Detailed 3D Models
* Correspondence-Free Material Reconstruction using Sparse Surface Constraints
* Intrinsic3D: High-Quality 3D Reconstruction by Joint Appearance and Geometry Optimization with Spatially-Varying Lighting
* Submap-Based Bundle Adjustment for 3D Reconstruction from RGB-D Data
Includes: Maier, R.[Robert] Maier, R.
Maier, S.
Co Author Listing * Outdoor AR-application for the Digital Map Table
Maier, S.E.
Co Author Listing * Efficient construction of histology slide mosaics via phase correlation registration of high resolution tiles
Maier, S.W.[Stefan W.]
Co Author Listing * Efficiency of Individual Tree Detection Approaches Based on Light-Weight and Low-Cost UAS Imagery in Australian Savannas
* ESA-MERIS 10-Year Mission Reveals Contrasting Phytoplankton Bloom Dynamics in Two Tropical Regions of Northern Australia
* Mangrove Species Identification: Comparing WorldView-2 with Aerial Photographs
* Novel Approach to Modelling Mangrove Phenology from Satellite Images: A Case Study from Northern Australia, A
* Quantifying mangrove chlorophyll from high spatial resolution imagery
* Sensitivity of the MODIS fire detection algorithm (MOD14) in the savanna region of the Northern Territory, Australia
Maier, T.[Tobias]
Co Author Listing * Implicit Boundary Learning for Connectomics
Maier, W.[Werner]
Co Author Listing * Image-based object detection under varying illumination in environments with specular surfaces
Maierhofer, C.
Co Author Listing * Multi-spectral data acquisition and processing techniques for damage detection on building surfaces
Maierhofer, G.
Co Author Listing * Learning the Sampling Pattern for MRI
* Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, Who's Got the Clearest Image of Them All?: A Tailored Approach to Single Image Reflection Removal
* Peekaboo-Where are the Objects? Structure Adjusting Superpixels
Maierhofer, S.[Stefan]
Co Author Listing * Consolidation of multiple depth maps
* Evaluation of Methods for Optical 3-D Scanning of Human Pinnas
* Extracting vanishing points across multiple views
* Lens flare prediction based on measurements with real-time visualization
Maiero, J.[Jens]
Co Author Listing * Focus-Plus-Context Techniques for Picoprojection-Based Interaction
* Guided High-Quality Rendering
Maietti, F.[Federica]
Co Author Listing * 3D Data Acquisition and Modelling of Complex Heritage Buildings
* 3d Data Processing Toward Maintenance and Conservation. the Integrated Digital Documentation of Casa De Vidro
* Accessing and Understanding Cultural Heritage Through Users Experience Within the INCEPTION Project
* Digital Cultural Heritage: Semantic Enrichment and Modelling in BIM Environment
* Digital Morphometric Survey for Documentation, Conservation and Restoration Works: The MUDI Project
* Documentation, Analysis and Representation of Modernist Heritage Through Building Information Modeling
* INCEPTION Standard for Heritage BIM Models
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* Integrated Data Capturing Requirements for 3D Semantic Modelling Of Cultural Heritage: the Inception Protocol
* Investigations On The Design Process of Eladio Dieste: 3d Parametric Modelling of Modern Latin American Architectural Heritage
* Point Cloud Analysis for Conservation and Enhancement of Modernist Architecture
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* Experiencing The Inaccessible. a Framework for Virtual Interpretation And Visualization of Remote, Risky or Restricted Access Heritage Places
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'Shoppertainment' is key trend for European e-commerce says new study
European consumers are embracing 'shoppertainment', a new study of of more than 14,000 of them shows. And live-streaming commerce is a key part of this.
Alibaba Group's AliExpress linked with Forrester Consulting and spoke to 14,460 adults in the UK, France, Poland and Spain. And they found that 70% of surveyed consumers expressed an interest in shoppertainment'. That comes as more and more brands are embracing it. Burberry, for instance, has reported strong results from its live-stream events in the past year.
Originating from China, live-streaming commerce is now one of the most popular consumer-facing digital innovations across Asia. But it's making an impact in the UK and Europe too.
The concept "that blurs the lines between e-commerce, entertainment and everyday lifestyle, engaging consumers in a highly immersive and interactive experience, such as live-streaming events, pictures, videos, and interactive games, to ultimately drive transactions," AliExpress said.
As well as European consumers turning to this kind of content-meets-shopping experience during the pandemic, almost half have increased their consumption of such content as a result of Covid-19.
The company said the leading product categories that draw consumers' attention to shoppertainment channels are electronics, fashion and cosmetics.
"Customers are most engaged when sellers conduct live-streaming events, featuring content that is short, trustworthy, relatable, informative – and presented by a host they like," it said.
It also discovered six different types of shopper in relation to shoppertainment. One persona in particular which it calls 'online always' (those heavily engaged in all kinds of online activities), has the most potential to become shoppertainment advocates.
These consumers accounted for 19% of survey respondents and are most likely to make unplanned purchases when the product is presented by influencers they like. They're also the most willing to spend more time on live-streaming commerce, with an average of 23 minutes.
But while the trend is identifiable across Europe, there are still country differences. For instance, consumers in the UK "need trustworthy and entertaining content that is mobile-friendly", while French consumers "prefer content that is succinct and endorsed by influencers". Shoppers in Spain "look for the best deal and practical information when they turn to shoppertainment", and consumers in Poland "value interactions with hosts and other customers the most".
The survey results come after the company has doubled down on its shoppertainment offer in recent periods. In France, AliExpress officially kicked off its Livestreaming Program in May last year and has since launched more than 3,000 live shows and worked with more than 100 local live-streamers. It's also recruiting retail store salespeople in France to train them into becoming live-streamers.
And in Spain, it has established partnerships with eight agencies and worked with 180 local influencers, bringing more exposure to sellers and brands while creating an innovative and entertaining way to shop.
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Helmut — yes, he just goes by "Helmut" — primarily appeared in the mid-and-late 1990s in Gen13 and WildCATs comic books.
The material was wildly popular back then, so this generic-ish villain might still have some recognition.
- Real Name: Unrevealed.
- Marital Status: Single.
- Known Relatives: None.
- Group Affiliation: None.
- Base Of Operations: Mobile.
- Height: 6' Weight: 320 lbs.
- Eyes: Red Hair: Green
Powers and Abilities
Helmut is a known criminal and arms dealer. His most spectacular abilities come from his armored suit which gives him incredible strength and protection.
Outside of it, he shares features with moles. Like being able to dig his way through material and eating earthworms.
His first appearance was in the early 1970's, in South America. Helmut was involved with German smugglers stealing archeological treasures.
He was first captured by Lynch, at this time living his own life as an adventurer. Lynch was accompanying Caroline McArthur in her search for the Peruvian Temple of Viracocha. That's when Lynch discovered Helmut's extreme sensitivity to loud noises.
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25 years later, Lord Defile orchestrated Helmut's escape from prison. In exchange; Helmut was to find one of the Daemonite's ship keys Defile knew that a member of Team 7 had retrieved a part of a key in Nicaragua, but he didn't knew which member.
As Defile sent hit teams against every living Team 7 member, Helmut was chosen to go against his old foe, Lynch.
Gen 13 interfered. The battle was pretty even until Lynch made Burnout use his electric guitar amplifier to neutralize Helmut using loud noises. With Helmut immobilized, Grunge managed to hit the ejection system of the armor. Outside of his armor, it was a piece of cake to take him down.
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While Helmut was held in a specially design cell preventing him from using his digging ability, Miss Poppinopolous tampered with the containment mechanism of the cell, letting him escape. Again, he owed a favor to his liberator, Mr. Luv, who wanted him to chase the Gen 13 girls.
This time, Helmut managed to capture the girls by knocking down an entire building on them. Fairchild saved them from death, but not unconsciousness. The day was saved by Lynch and the boys.
Helmut was defenestrated during the fight and hasn't been heard from since.
Outside of his armor, Helmut looks like a big fat man with green skin and green, abundant body hair.
His armor is green with steel grey reinforced shoulders, legs, knees and arms. It as a tail and the helmet is long, like an Alien head. It has a big red circle in the middle of the chest.
Helmut is a ruthless mercenary. He can be credited with high sense of honor as he always owes one to the person who manages to free him for jail. He is a bit overconfident too.
His hearing problem caused him to be on the losing end of a fight at least twice.
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He certainly feels like a minor Superman villain.
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|Str: 05
|Bod: 06
|Motivation: Mercenary
|Int: 06
|Wil: 05
|Min: 06
|Occupation: Hitman
|Inf: 07
|Aur: 05
|Spi: 06
|Resources {or Wealth}: 10
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Density Increase: 01, Digging: 08
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Gadgetry: 09
Genius, Scholar (Weapons).
Defile (Low).
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Source of Character: Image Comics (Wildstorm Universe).
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EU Ministers Expected to Weigh Punitive Response to West Bank Annexation A look at updates on continued response to the coronavirus, ongoing discussions of impending annexation, and more news in this week's bulletin. Image: French President Emmanuel Macron speaks in Aachen, Germany, Jan. 22, 2019. (Sascha Schuermann/Getty Images via JTA)
EU ministers expected to weigh punitive response to West Bank annexation Times of Israel
"European Union foreign ministers will meet in Brussels Friday (May 15), a day after the swearing-in of Israel's new government, to consider punitive responses to Israel's plans to annex parts of the West Bank, multiple reports have indicated. Several European nations led by France, and including Ireland, Sweden, Belgium, Spain and Luxembourg, have reportedly expressed support for threats of punitive action in a bid to deter the new Israeli government from carrying out the move with a green light from Washington." Image: French President Emmanuel Macron speaks in Aachen, Germany, Jan. 22, 2019. (Sascha Schuermann/Getty Images via JTA)
Likud rebellion delays Knesset swearing-in J-Post
"The swearing in of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White leader Benny Gantz's new government will be delayed until Sunday (May 17), Netanyahu and Gantz announced on Thursday evening (May 14). The delay came due to the logjam of ministerial hopefuls in Likud. Netanyahu was supposed to announce the list of his cabinet ministers at 6 p.m. Thursday evening and they were supposed to be sworn in later at night. But Likud ministers complained about the portfolios they were offered by Netanyahu. They also complained that the head of the Likud's negotiating team, outgoing tourism minister Yariv Levin, did not leave the party enough portfolios after coalition deals with other factions in the Knesset."
Image:Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the nation on the coronavirus outbreak, March 19, 2020. (Amos Ben-Gershom/GPO)
In their own right: evangelical rejection of Palestinian human rights and dignity Palestine-Israel Journal
This article was written by CMEP's Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon.
"The largely uncritical support of a large percentage of white evangelicals of U.S. President Donald J. Trump's policies toward Israel is deeply distressing. These evangelicals have affirmed the Trump administration's move of the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, the identification of the city of Jerusalem as the 'undivided capital' of the Jewish people, the annexation of the Golan Heights from Syria, the cutting off of hundreds of millions of dollars of U.S. government funds meant for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and Palestinian humanitarian assistance, and the recent 'Peace to Prosperity' plan that was announced in January. Each of these policies further perpetuates the elevation of the aspirations of one people over another. It is possible to laud and esteem Jewish human rights and self-determination and to also uphold the same rights for Palestinian citizens of Israel and Palestinians living in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) of Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza."
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As Israel considers annexation, Biden calls to keep the two-state solution alive JTA
"Joe Biden said the U.S. should press Israel not to take any actions that jeopardize a two-state solution, a reference to reports that Israel may try to annex part of the West Bank. Biden, in a statement Tuesday (May 12) to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, also said that as president he would resume U.S. assistance to the Palestinians, reopen the U.S. consulate in eastern Jerusalem that administers primarily to the Palestinians and would seek to reopen the Palestine Liberation Organization mission in Washington. 'A priority now for the cause of Israeli-Palestinian peace should be resuming our dialogue with the Palestinians and pressing Israel not to take actions that make a two-state solution impossible,' Biden said."
Image: Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally at the WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri on March 7, 2020. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Coronavirus: UN calls for release of Palestinian children detained by Israel Middle East Eye
"The UN agency for children has called on Israel to release imprisoned Palestinian children amid the spread of the coronavirus, warning that children in detention 'face heightened risk of contracting Covid-19'. In a joint statement released on Monday (May 11), three UN officials based in the region, including the Unicef special representative for Palestine, Genevieve Boutin, said 194 Palestinian minors were in Israeli detention by the end of March, an increase from the monthly average last year. 'The rights of children to protection, safety and wellbeing must be upheld at all times,' the statement said. Additionally to the risk of infection, Palestinian children are suffering from a ban on visitations and are denied in-person access to their lawyers because of Israel's social distancing guidelines, the officials said, all while legal proceedings are on hold." Image: 'The best way to uphold the rights of detained children amidst a dangerous pandemic, in any country, is to release them,' statement says. (AFP/File photo)
Ahead of visit, Pompeo says sovereignty is 'in the end, an Israeli decision' Israel Hayom
"It's been months since Israel had its a high-profile visit. This is not just because of the coronavirus crisis but also because of the year-long political limbo and the three elections we have had. But all this will end on Wednesday when US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will arrive in Israel. For Pompeo, it is one of his rare trips in recent months. Speaking with Israel Hayom, Pompeo said 'it's important for a number of reasons that we do this face to face,' referring to his talks with senior Israeli officials on his visit. He plans to discuss the implementation of the administration's newly unveiled peace plan."
Image: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears at the State Department in Washington, 2019. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Hello! Welcome to the all new The Beginning Writer site! I am so excited to be back! I have worked long and hard to bring you the best site and the best help that I can give you. Along with the new site design, starting today, you will find new articles here every Wednesday. If you sign up for my email list, you'll get an email from me on Fridays full of links to other blogger's articles that are helpful to beginning writers. So let's get started!
This week I'd like to talk about something that I've only recently learned about: the difference between the active voice and the passive voice.
It turns out that verbs come in two types, the active and the passive.
With an active verb, the subject of the sentence is doing something. With a passive verb, something is being done to the subject of the sentence.
Here are some examples:
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At dinner, six shrimp were eaten by Harry. (passive)
Sue changed the flat tire. (active)
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We are going to a movie tonight. (active)
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Mom read a novel in one day. (active)
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Writing instructor Sarah Domet talks about choosing the right voice in her book, 90 Days To Your Novel. She says:
"Writing in the active voice makes writing more vivid, convincing, and confident. Active voice also helps you avoid unnecessary redundancy and awkward phrasing because active voice is more direct. Passive voice tends to lead to generalizations, and sentences and descriptions that lack specificity.
That's not to say that passive voice has no place in your fiction, and certainly is not realistic, or possible, to eliminate all uses of the passive voice. However, good fiction writers pay attention to the difference between active and passive voice and, when the can, strive for the former rather than the latter."
In his memoir on writing, Stephen King says he thinks timid writers tend to like the passive voice because it feels safe, but two pages of passive voice makes him want to scream. He asks us:
How about this: My first kiss will always be recalled by me as how my romance with Shayna was begun. Oh man! Who farted, right? A simpler way to express this idea might be this: My romance with Shayna began with our first kiss. I'll never forget it.
You might also notice how much simpler the thought is to understand when it is broken up into two thoughts.
Here's a little trick I found to help you recognize which voice you're using.
Isn't that great? I love it!
So if you can add the phrase, "by zombies" after the verb, and it makes sense, the sentence is passive. If it doesn't make sense, it's active.
For example, take these two sentences:
The two kings are signing the treaty.
The treaty is being signed by the two kings.
If we add, "by zombies" after the verb, we have:
The two kings are signing by zombies.
The treaty is being signed by zombies.
The one that makes sense is passive.
What do you guys think? Did you already know about the active and passive voice? Does this little trick help?
Talk to you later!
For more info: 90 Days To Your Novel By Sarah Domet
and Stephen King's On Writing: A Memoir Of the Craft
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Useful (?) glasses against travel sickness for $13.88
Some time ago I had already seen these glasses in the shallows of the Internet and it comes how it must come: they are now also available in a similar version from the Far East. These glasses help all those who quickly suffer from travel sickness. And don't worry, they don't have to be worn the whole way.
- Glasses against travel sickness
Travel nausea basically occurs when the inner ear and the eyes perceive different movements and send contradictory signals to the brain. Very simply put, really. This is how the brain thinks that one would move even though one is basically sitting statically in a means of transport. These glasses are intended to counteract this. For this it must be worn for a short period of time at the beginning of the journey, as soon as the nausea begins, usually 10 minutes are enough. This calibrates the brain to the movements and the nausea should be counteracted. If necessary the glasses can be put on again and again during the journey.
For this purpose, the glasses use the principle of a spirit level. It has four round openings, two to the front and two to the side, in which a blue liquid moves halfway. This levels itself out.
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This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw's team of legal writers and attorneys and in accordance with our editorial standards.
The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area.
The freedom from unequal treatment on the basis of skin color, gender, religion, disability or other protected characteristics is collectively called civil rights. Most civil rights protections originate through federal legislation or federal case law (often from U.S. Supreme Court decisions). FindLaw's Civil Rights Overview section contains general information about civil rights, their origin and ongoing development, how civil rights differ from civil liberties, and the basics of hate crimes. This section includes a glossary of civil rights and discrimination terms, a timeline of civil rights events in the U.S., a summary of relevant U.S. Supreme Court cases, the basics of how hate crime laws are enforced, and related information.
What are Civil Rights?
"Civil rights" are the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment in a number of settings such as education, employment, housing, and elsewhere. Historically civil rights have been focused predominantly on achieving equal treatment for other races, particularly for African-Americans, but the term also describes the struggle to end discrimination against people for their sex, disability, age, national origin, religion, and other characteristics in addition to race.
Civil rights are frequently identified and protected in federal laws, although states also pass legislation intended to end discrimination and even municipalities like cities and counties may enact ordinances and laws related to civil rights. In nearly every case the laws intend to eliminate discrimination.
What is Discrimination?
Discrimination, in plain English, means to distinguish or treat differently. In the context of civil rights and the treatment of people unlawful discrimination refers to unequal treatment of an individual or group based on certain characteristics. In the United States unlawful discrimination is recognized when the different treatment is the result of the person's age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Not all kinds of discrimination are unlawful and discrimination is not prohibited in all settings. Over time the classes of those discriminated against has expanded through legislation and changing interpretations of existing civil rights laws. The context in which discrimination is forbidden has also seen some expansion. At present discrimination is barred in education, employment, housing, government benefits and services, health care access, land use/zoning, lending and credit, public accommodations, transportation, and voting.
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Hate crime laws are vigorously debated and state hate crime laws are highly inconsistent. Some states recognize fewer protected groups, while others include groups not recognized on a federal level, such as the homeless.
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What is Holy Matrimony?
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a public statement about God: the loving union of husband and wife speaks of family values and also God's values.
God calls most men and women to the married vocation. This is a great honor and an immense challenge. To fulfill this marvelous calling we need Christ's help; we need his Spirit's power.
Marriage between a man and a woman is at the heart of God's design for creation. In the first creation story we find man and woman as the crown of God's good creation. "Then God said, 'Let us make humankind in our own image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the wild animals of the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.' So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them" (Gen 1:26-27). Moreover, God "blessed" them and said, "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth" (Gen 1:28). Here God revealed that marriage, sexuality, and family life are not meant to be just biological and evolutionary phenomenon, but are integral to his purposes, part of his plan for the human race created in his own image and likeness.


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--February 20, 2019.
Transit service to the South Shore
--February 4, 2019.
c. Canadian Northern Railway (CNoR). This company built the Mount Royal tunnel in 1912 and would merge with the Canadian National Railway (CN) in 1923 in large part due to this cost of this project.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
a. The Quiet Revolution. At this stage in Quebec's history, some Francophones began to move into wealthier urban communities such as Mount Royal that had traditionally been anglophone dominated.
1. By which Canadian railway company was chief engineer Henry Wicksteed, the man who planned and organised the construction of the Mount Royal tunnel, employed?
a. Canadian Pacific Railway
b. Canadian National Railway
c. Canadian Northern Railway
d. Grand Trunk Railway
--November 20, 2017.
--March 20, 2017.
Most people driving into Montreal have no idea that the road exiting off the Victoria Bridge runs over the burial place for 6,000 Irish immigrants. Even most Montrealers are unaware of the significance of the large black stone sitting in the median at that same exit.
--December 8, 2015.
The Victoria Exchange Building, Pointe-Saint-Charles District, Montreal.
History and description of 2551 Rue de Châteauguay, Montréal
(The building number in 1929-30 was 211; in Lovell's Montréal Directory from 1930-31 on it was 2551.)
October 19, 2015.
The following is the first instalment in a series written by Sandra Stock, as part of QAHN's project, Housewife Heroines: Anglophone Women at Home in Montreal during World War II, which has been funded through the World War Commemorations Community Fund.
October 13, 2015.
The following is the first installment in a series written by Sandra Stock, as part of QAHN's project, Housewife Heroines: Anglophone Women at Home in Montreal during World War II, which has been funded through the Department of Canadian Heritage's World War Commemorations Community Fund.
--October 8, 2015.
Since the time of earliest settlement, the greatest unsolved challenge facing Montrealers has been what to do about winter.


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Beat the Recession in 5 Easy Steps
There's no denying that the last couple of years have been tough. With the country now facing a double-dip recession, it is worth having an action plan in place to make sure you can ride out the storm without too much damage. Making the most of your money doesn't have to be difficult – start by following these simple tips to keeping yourself recession-proof.
You Current Expenditure
Take a closer look at your expenditure and work out ways to trim your budget. Start by writing down everything you spend money on during the month and look to eliminate anything you don't need, or at least replace it with a cheaper option. For example, do you really need that magazine subscription or that expensive TV package? By cutting both back, even for a few months, you are freeing up much-needed cash.
Avoid eating out as much as possible and that includes buying sandwiches at lunchtime. Plan your weekly meals and write a shopping list for the things you need and stick to it. Consider shopping online as it's not as easy to get side-tracked by deals and offers for things you might not even use.
Try to pay off your debts because there's no point freeing up spare cash if you are increasing the amount you owe on your credit cards. Make a realistic plan to get your debts cleared as soon as possible, starting with those with the highest interest rates. Consider transferring the balance on your credit card to a 0% interest deal so that at least your debt isn't growing while you try to pay it off.
Don't stop adding to your savings. It may sound strange, especially when you're trying hard to free up some money for your monthly budget, but it really does pay to have some savings. Putting some money away each month, even a small amount, will help you further down the line when you face an unexpected bill or lose your job.
Your Financial Future
The sad reality is that over the last few years the recession has hit businesses hard and jobs aren't as secure as they once were. Many companies are having to downsize and make some of their employees redundant. Whether your company is looking to do this or not, it is worth being ahead of the game and making sure you are ready should the worst happen. Update your CV, start networking and put yourself forward for additional training so you are in a good position if you have to find another job.
Try to avoid selling your house unless you really have to.
The property market has been hit hard by the recession and while that is great news for buyers, it presents difficulties for anyone thinking of selling their home. If you do sell now you are unlikely to get a good price for your property. If you can, consider riding out the storm and waiting for the market to pick up, which it will eventually.
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Here's The Difference Between EXO Kai's And Kim Jongin's Fashion, According To Kai Himself
EXO's Kai has pulled off some amazing looks throughout his career, whether he's performing, modeling, or just walking around. From high fashion to casual outfits, Kai can do it all! But there is a slight difference between his personal style as Kim Jongin and his idol style as Kai.
As the Global Ambassador for Seoul Fashion Week, Kai sat down with tvND to talk about his experience in the fashion industry, his role as an ambassador, and his own style. When it comes to being Kai the idol, he gets to try out a ton of different looks!
As an idol, you could only pursue what looks cool but I think I tried a lot of different things. From my hair color to fashion, I challenge myself a lot and I enjoy that.
— Kai
He's definitely worn some incredible looks throughout his ten years as an idol! But when it comes to Kim Jongin the person, his style is much more subdued — though equally as impressive.
But the everyday Kim Jongin likes to stay quiet. Like I said, I don't like to show that 'I'm Kai' too much. I think that shows through fashion.
— Kai
In summary, Kai's idol fashion can be described as "super daring," while Kim Jongin's fashion is "effortless chic." He definitely pulls off both perfectly! Check out the full interview below to hear more about Kai's takes on fashion.


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The 13th International Gold & Silver Symposium will take place in Lima, Peru on 29-31 May 2018.
This event, organised by the National Society of Mining, Oil and Energy of Peru (SNMPE) aims to promote awareness in the potential of natural resources, particularly gold and silver, as well as promote new investment and business opportunities.
The Symposium is a superb opportunity to gather information about new projects, markets, price outlooks, and provides an overall vision of their influence on the world's economy.
This biennial event has positioned itself as one of the most important international events in the areas of mining, geological and financial gold and silver sectors.
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Ways You Can Help Earthquake And Tsunami Victims In Japan
Many people are hurt and missing after the catastrophic earthquake and tsunamis in Japan recently. If you have any resources possible, please consider helping out through these organizations.
Help Google Find Missing People
If you have any information about people affected by the disaster, you can enter it into the Google application. (You should especially use it if you know people are safe! It gives loved ones peace of mind.) If you have friends and family in Japan, you can also search the database and see if they are okay.
If you are in Japan, you can help with the mapping tool Ushahidi.
If you see people trapped or in need of medical attention, you can text the location, and it will appear on the Ushahidi map. You can also text places to avoid, places you can get aid, and other helpful tips.
The Red Cross is accepting donations here.
You can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to instantly donate $10
You can also make donations at Global Giving.
If you are in the states, you can also donate with AmeriCares.
Donate to the Save the Children Foundation.
Donate Money To Shelter Box
Info: "We provide emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families around the world who are affected by disasters at the time when they need it the most."
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TWICE's Nayeon And Stray Kids' Felix Are Adorable In Their TikTok Collaboration, But Fans Can't Get Over Their Opposite Styling
TWICE's Nayeon recently made her incredible solo debut with IM NAYEON.
Along with the bubbly title track "POP!," fans of JYP Entertainment artists were excited to see that Nayeon and Stray Kids' Felix collaborated for the b-side "NO PROBLEM."
Fans were incredibly excited that Felix had become a "successful fanboy" and really enjoyed the song.
And while, unfortunately, there was no possibility of any collaboration stage since Stray Kids is currently in North America for their world tour, Nayeon made sure that fans got the next best thing.
Nayeon first posted a TikTok for "NO PROBLEM," which was open to duets for fans.
Do you want to duet with me?🐰💕 NO PROBLEM with NAYEON😉#TWICE #트와이스#NAYEON #나연 #IM_NAYEON #POP❣ #PopPopPop #NOPROBLEM
220625 twice_tiktok_official update: https://t.co/pKUQ3LfP2Z
Do you want to duet with me?🐰💕 NO PROBLEM with NAYEON😉 #NAYEON #나연 ❣ #PopPopPop #NOPROBLEM
♬ NO PROBLEM (Feat. Felix of Stray Kids) – NAYEON#TWICE #트와이스 #IM_NAYEON #POP pic.twitter.com/G58wfElfm0
— TWICE Bot (@twicebot_) June 25, 2022
Stray Kids' Felix quickly took advantage of TikTok's duet feature, dancing to the song alongside Nayeon's video.
NO PROBLEM Duet Ver. NAYEON & Felix🎶No, nothing can stop us this time 😎🎵No, there ain't NO PROBLEM tonight🙌#TWICE #트와이스#NAYEON #나연 #IM_NAYEON #POP❣ #PopPopPop #NOPROBLEM #StrayKids #스트레이키즈 #Felix #필릭스
NO PROBLEM Duet Ver.
NAYEON & Felix
🎶No, nothing can stop us this time 😎
🎵No, there ain't NO PROBLEM tonight🙌#TWICE #트와이스#NAYEON #나연 #IM_NAYEON #POP❣ #PopPopPop #NOPROBLEM #StrayKids #스트레이키즈 #Felix #필릭스 pic.twitter.com/KYXoX2fcao
— TWICE (@JYPETWICE) June 25, 2022
And while the TikTok is absolutely adorable…
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH https://t.co/gIJQX1XVBf
— vanessa🌙 (@chanieroom) June 25, 2022
NOOOOO SO CUTE PLS💔 https://t.co/tEjAWoE13D
— sher⁷ in the box (@taejinbIues) June 25, 2022
This is so cuuute! The way felix used his phone as lightstick pleaase awww https://t.co/u7U1XpL4CI
— 이와나🌼han daisy necklace (@quokkahoney) June 25, 2022
Fans can't get over the drastic styling difference between Nayeon promoting her cheerful album, and Felix wearing one of his outfits for tour.
The contrast is definitely amusing, even if both idols are adorable.
the difference in aesthetics lol https://t.co/0C6rkmVNCn
— anya🐰VOTE FOR SKZ ON FANNSTAR (@stay101_) June 25, 2022
Same vibes 🤭💜 https://t.co/s7h4FsMwhW pic.twitter.com/ZgMziR7uMp
— Marie 🎪 (@marielunae) June 25, 2022
my 2 personalities https://t.co/T0UpPUrlln pic.twitter.com/MoLUz3TfQT
— mash • mariam ♡s ali | break til july!! (@kelsrensussy) June 25, 2022


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I'm back from a great trip to Trondheim, Norway, the furthest north I've ever been. The unexpected cancelled flights and lost luggage of the first days were more than made up for by stellar weather, a picturesque Nordic town, forested vistas and long hikes.
We found a retro pub by the river, right next to the Old Bridge, a book lined den of live music, readings and conversation.
The front part had snacks, cakes and light dishes, but the rear bar had a fairly extensive of Norwegian artisanal beers. I tried one, an India Pale Ale by Fyr & Flamme. And a bit of Linie Aquavit, that Norwegian spirit that is only sold once it has been sent on a ship in oak sherry casks from Norway to Australia and back, thus crossing the 'line' of the equator. I had my first taste of Linie back in my early twenties, and none since – it tastes just as good as I remember. Don't know why we don't have it more often. Potato-based and flavored with caraway, this particular aquavit has a nice richness compared to the others we tried on the trip, which were (for me) basically just strong shots of liquor. I'm open to being told otherwise.
Now, I know I usually focus on champagne and whisky, and truly, I am not much of a beer drinker, but the Fyr & Flamme ("Fire & Flame') IPA was a fine drink by any measure. It was like a foamy, rich, malty glass of liquified pine forest. So much flavor, so varied and complex and herbal. Apparently, three different hops are imported from the USA to make this beer, so I suppose it's not entirely 'local'. And while I won't be giving up my champagne any time soon, I would be open to other kinds of bubbly like this IPA.
Good whiskies and champagnes were available at some of the bars and restaurants we visited, but at prices so astronomical that it was a bit off-putting. I wasn't able to locate any locally-produced whisky – I'd be interested to hear from anyone who knows something about Norwegian whisky production.
The Arctic Circle is only 500 km to the north, but we didn't have time to cross that line on this trip. Ideally, I'd like to hop on a boat and head up through the Lofoten Islands and then northwards. After this visit, I am sure we'll be back for more. And I'll be writing more about it this week.


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Today we look back at Autumn and ask: What does Autumn mean for children?
Seasonal changes is a recurring theme which runs through many of our outdoor activities at Alphablocks Nursery School. The children began noticing changes in the weather from the middle of September and talked about it being rainy, or they noticed how the colours of the leaves transformed from deep greens to light yellows, gold, and brown. Warm colours of oranges and reds were to be found later on, during explorations in our sensory garden, our tall trees at the front, or indeed during our Forest School days out.
Some of the children put together an autumnal exploration tray that included a collection of leaves, conkers, acorns and many other objects which they collected and brought to school. They discussed textures and colours between them and with parents or teachers, and how the wind blows the conkers to the ground.
In order to enhance all these experiences with the careful observation and collection of natural objects in the woods, we planned and held a Forest School Day, when we we took the children to Trent Park. The materials we collected during the day were used as prompts for many more discussions and activities. We used them in the "construction area", as well as for crafts in our "small world" play.
We also linked them with some of the stories we have been working on in our Bringing Stories to Life series of projects. Specifically, we used them in our learning activity using the 'Leaf Man', 'The very Helpful Hedgehog' and, of course, 'The Gruffalo'. We prepared a Gruffalo trail through the woods on the day, so this really resonated!
It is amazing how using a simple theme but filtering it through the children's interests one can cover so much, in terms of teaching. The possibilities for exploration and learning seem endless and children clearly enjoy trying to understand the world around them, learning about colours, seasons, and their changes. Using different materials to experiment with their qualities and textures, if they are heavy or not, if the float or sink in the water tray – all these things add direct and immediate experiences of learning for themselves. This, of course, is because of the fact that natural objects are open-ended resources that can be used in numerous ways in children's play.
So, what is Autumn for our children? As a child put it to us when we asked this question, while they were kicking red-golden leaves on the ground, "it's this!"
But, as we found out during these past months, it is also so much more.


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As the mother of a young toddler, I've found that life is moving pretty quickly. One moment I'm running after him so he doesn't grab the dog's water bowl, and the next, I'm reading his little children's Bible for the third time in 5 minutes. I'm finding that my toddler is learning so much from his environment. Every day, he can say new words or hum or sing or dance. When I hear him say, "Mama and Vinny," I just stop and think about Mary.
I love to imagine her as Jesus' mother: patient and loving, giving hugs, teaching him and walking among flowers. I picture the two of them laughing and playing in the sunshine filled with joy. But I also imagine her with Jesus throughout his life. I start by thinking of Jesus as a toddler--maybe when they were still in Egypt. He likely picked up sand and tried to eat it like my little one would or looked at a camel or water and began to say his first words. Then, I can imagine Mary and Joseph both searching for Jesus while he was not where they thought he should be, but instead in the Temple with teachers showing how much he knew about Scripture. She would be proud of him and his knowledge, maybe with a pang of understanding of his purpose on earth. Then I imagine later on in his first miracle at the wedding at Cana, when she really knew it was time for Jesus to begin his ministry. She supported her son, but also knew it was time to begin God's work. Meditating on different Scripture passages and moments in the life of Christ can deepen our relationship not only with him, but with the many powerful witnesses to the faith like Our Blessed Mother.
Reflecting on moments with my toddler and my own motherhood has strengthened my relationship with Mary over this past year. In this month of May, let us turn to Christ's Mother and celebrate her motherhood to all of us. Mense Maio, an encyclical by Pope Paul VI which came out on April 29th, 1965 discusses prayer during May for the preservation of peace and the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother in a variety of ways. As I was reading, I liked how Pope Paul VI mentioned different areas that need our prayers. In the twelfth section of the document called "Plea for Mary's Help," he writes, "she graciously lend(s) an ear to the devout pleas of those all over the world who beg her for peace."
As we begin the Marian month of May, let us think about the people in our lives, maybe those marginalized or neglected who are in desperate need for our prayers and petitions. Let us turn to Our Blessed Mother and beg her for peace in our lives and throughout the world.
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Advantages Of Seeking The Services Of A Yachting Charter
We are living in a world where we are battling different issues in the world. Therefore, it is important for us to find ways to break from some of these issues. The best thing that we can do to make sure that we protect ourselves from all these wrangles of the world is through taking a trip. Most of the time, we are busy working that we do not have enough time to relax and tell us sorry for the injustice happening to us. One of the best ways of relaxing our minds off is through yachting. Yachting is the practice of adventuring the deep sea and taking a deep breath. There are special motorboats required when yachting; however, purchasing your yacht is not easy. There is no need to wait until you can own your yacht for those looking to the yacht. It is possible to yacht through seeking the services of a yachting company. There are yacht charter companies available in the market that can help us get the package that we need by paying a fee.
There are various factors that one should consider when selecting a yacht company. Among them is checking the services that are offered by the yacht company. Make sure the yachting company is offering the services that you are looking for. Ensure the yacht company is one that s offering the services that you are looking for. The yacht company should be the one that plans the trip for you and ensures you get all the services that you are looking for. among the services include chefs, entertainers, and many more. The second factor to bear in mind when selecting a yacht company is checking if they offer personalized trips. We all love to get things that we cannot get from a charter that offers rigid services. Therefore, it is important to ensure that we find a charter company that can offer us the services we need by seeking a company that offers customized services.
The third factor to bear in mind when selecting a charter company is looking at the company's packages. Make sure the charter company that you are seeking its services can meet your demands. Ensure the company is one that can offer you the kind of package that you want you and your friends. The third factor to consider is looking at the other activities that come along with the packages. There is always an intention for yachting. There are some who like yachting because they are interested in fishing. Therefore, make sure the yacht company you seek its services offers fishing equipment and trainers. The sixth factor to consider is checking the captains that work in the yacht company. Ensure the captains are experienced and qualified. It s important to bear in mind that the services offered by a yacht company will be determined by the captains that work in the yacht company. Ensure there are people who are qualified.
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The things we THINK we WANT to have, be, do, or change are powerful gateways to the Love based Truth of who we really are, why we are here, and the true nature of our physical life experience.
This week, tell me about yourself. What do you "think" you most want to change, have, be or do?
That is Source calling out to you, saying, "Hey! Send that half formed perception back to me. I will correct and complete it for you. I will show you what your Heart truly desires! I will show you that what's in your own Soul is GOOD!"
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Terms uses : PV = Present Value; A = Annuity; r = interest rate; g = growth rate; n = number of periods; CF = Cash Flow; "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" – Miguel de Cervantes If someone owes you 10,000/- , it is advantageous to get the money today If you get this money today:
–> You could earn interest and invest it and you will receive this quantity plus some other amount in the future.
–> You can use it to pay your debts and therefore, lower the interest amount paid on your debt.
–> Or you can spend it and enjoy it as you wish. More on Time Value of Money here…