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The inverse square problem in our recent post asked a question that all RT techs should be able to answer.
It not only applies to technique development, but also safety. Since the intensity of radiation is inversely proportional to the square of the distance, the answer is as follows: If I1 = 28 R, I2 = 2R, D1^2 = 9 feet, then D2^2 = 11.2 feet.

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March 19, 2013, Kamloops, BC (ISN) – The Kamloops Blazers have added 16-year-old forward Mitch Lipon to the roster for the remainder of the WHL playoffs. Lipon played this season with the Regina Pat Canadians of the Saskatchewan Midget Hockey League.
The Regina native recorded 20 goals and 51 points in 44 games this season. He added nine points in seven playoff games as the Pat Canadians were knocked out of the playoffs in the second round by the Saskatoon Contacts.
Lipon was listed by the Blazers following training camp this past September. The younger brother of 19-year-old Blazers' forward JC suited up for three WHL games with the Blazers earlier this season after the Christmas break.
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Throughout his career, saxophonist and instrument inventor Douglas Ewart has incorporated poetry, movement, and even costumes into his performances. Two years ago, he pulled off a full-fledged multimedia event--in a workshop and concert that used the rhythms of basketball for inspiration and percussion--but this weekend, if all goes well, he'll top even that. In the Chicago premiere of Crepuscule, a piece previously presented in Philadelphia and Minneapolis, Ewart will position a series of performance "pods" throughout Jackson Park. Some of these will comprise groupings of similar instruments, like reeds or percussion, while others will represent disciplines like dance, theater, puppetry, and the Brazilian martial art form capoeira; each will contain a mix of professional artists and students. Each pod will perform on its own and then eventually interact with the others in what amounts to an exercise in shifting antiphony, and audience members may adjust the balance if they so choose by wandering around the park. Ewart will draw the pods together for the piece's final "movement," at twilight--aka crepuscule. (The title also refers to Ewart's interest in recycling physical materials: many of the kids will perform on percussion instruments they've constructed out of discarded items like crutches, oars, Frisbees, and fence slats, which, Ewart points out, are in the "twilight" of their originally intended usefulness.) This should be a highlight of the evening, and not just because it's the finale: Ewart can coax serene spirituality out of even the most chaotic music, as he demonstrated most recently at a post-Jazz Fest jam at the Velvet Lounge. With a quiet sopranino statement, he completely refocused the blaring energy of the previous three soloists and left the audience rapt with wonder. This free event definitely fits as comfortably under "happening" as it does under "music." Sunday, 5 PM, Columbia Basin, Jackson Park, 6401 S. Stony Island; 312-427-1676.
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Rumours are continuing to circulate that China is going to regulate all crypto. The rumours include closing down mining and chopping off Bitcoin itself in the great fire wall (GFW) that controls the in/out pipes for the Internet. However, one letter circulated that claims all this appears to be a fake, but it's scared many nonetheless.
Can they shut down the mining? Probably, and to much larger extent than the other governments. The reasons are twofold - censorship is a normal part of life there, and the regulations are much stricter, so (1) censorship works. If you couple this to the fact that the mining companies are big and consume a lot of resource, then we can see them as obvious - (2) big hash factories are hard to hide. Therefore, it is fairly likely that an instruction to cease & desist will be taken seriously. And voluntarily. And there won't be any mucking around with secret nets or pigeon IP or ham radio.
So, the potential attack on Bitcoin and Ethereum is plausible, notwithstanding the likely fake news status of it right now. The ramifications are that about 80% of the mining hashpower would be sliced off, as well as Bitcoin use being isolated within the country. One could even see a potential for Bitcoin to fork into in-country and ex-country chains, something that would align with PRC interests but maybe not with anyone else.
Curiously, and arguably intentionally, DPOS is more or less immune to this attack. The reasons are simply that (a) DPOS is far more decentralised than mining and (b) DPOS responds to the shock of country regulation quickly and without losing any efficacy.
Mining is more centralised because the forces of centralisation (or economies of scale) on it are much stronger: Bitcoin and Ethereum mining need huge amounts of electricity. As outlined in an old paper (Güring & Grigg 2011), hashing goes to where the electricity is cheapest. Which currently is in places like Inner Mongolia for various reasons that aren't going away. Further, it's not enough to have a few boxes and great net, you have to be a big warehouse. Which means we know where they all are, and they can't move, easily. Lots of electricity, lots of boxes, lots of money, lots of workers: These are highly centralised installations.
In contrast, the resources used in DPOS are much lighter. They aren't as subject to local circumstances, and are much more easily moved. Basically, each block producer needs a few big boxes with good net. Which exists in most countries, there are even hobby/volunteer sites like Funkfueur in Vienna that would fit the bill, and many countries deliver real fast net to the home with fibre which would likely be enough for a year or two.
More, the producers can be re-appointed by the community within the space of a round - approximately a minute. So the moment a large country decides to act, the community can respond as and when it is bothered - by voting to replace the suspect nodes with others ex-country. This can be done on rumour, or we can wait until those nodes drop off, and then repair the network knowing where to repair.
All this with zero change to the effective block production, and the risk to that production, because there is a ready pool of waiting block producers. Whereas a successful China attack will result in an 80% drop in hashrate around the world and thus the potential for a fork.
That's the theory - how do the numbers stack up? If we choose 75% as a suitable indicator of effective decentralisation, we can eyeball the chart (above) and see that 8 mining pools do 75% of all hashing for Bitcoin. Ethereum (below) is even worse at 5!
Meanwhile, DPOS is mathematical as the blocks are distributed 1 per round across 21 producers, each round, and then shuffled. Then, 75% of 21 producers is … 16, rounded up, as it was with the others.
Hence, DPOS is far more decentralised than either Bitcoin or Ethereum, by a factor of 2 or 3 if the 75% metric is any guide. The fact that there are many thousands of nodes in a Bitcoin or Ethereum blockchain isn't relevant if the chain is dominated by only a small number of pools, and those pools exist in known, accounted-for places vulnerable to a forking attack. Like China. Like 80%.


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It's the last day for activities and as a slight break from tradition we have booked to do the rafting on the Châteaux Queryas gorge. It's a fairly long drive and we've booked for 9am so we have to be up and out early. I'm a little tired but mostly in denial that it's our last day. I don't want to get up because that means the holiday is nearly over. I don't want to miss rafting though. Last year was a blast on low water, and this year the levels are so high they weren't paddling the gorge last week, but we have confirmed we will be paddling it today!
A quick breakfast for everyone and kit sorted we make our way over to meet Vincent who owns the raft company. The guy at the kayak shop in Guillestre says Vincent has been around so long they call him the guardian of the Guill, he knows every rock and the nicknames of all the trout in the river. I heard about Vincent last year but he wasn't there the day we paddled last time. He is there this morning though and we find out they took a raft through the gorge to check it yesterday and we are the first customers they are taking through. Exciting! It's certainly going to be different to last year.
We get kitted up and we are split into groups. I am with Rob, Matt, Tim and Jen. Vincent is our leader for today and I'm quite happy to be getting a guide from the most experienced raft guide about. He takes us to our raft and we go through the commands he will use. Everyone has to pull their weight in a raft, we all have a paddle each and Vincent will instruct us and steer from the back. After running through this, and some laughs, Vincent is happy so we carry the raft to the get on and we're off.
With Vincent at the steering wheel we often only need to do one or two strokes each time Vincent calls out. 'FORWARD' 'STOP' 'TIM PULL, JEN BACK' 'STOP'.... Etc…
The gorge is beautiful, I can't imagine how amazing it would feel to paddle it in a kayak, perhaps Keith could let you in on that, I'm a long way off from that and I'm not sure if I'll ever get there. It's grade 5 water. Strangely though, in a raft I have no nerves about it at all, and I can enjoy the scenery whenever we aren't paddling or getting covered by waves.
We come to a section where we have to get out and walk, there is a large drop and stopper which could tip us out if the raft went through full, and just after that is a nasty syphon so it's better that most of the group walk from here. Vincent asks Tim to stay in the raft and help him paddle through the drop, and then they get out and the raft is put on a line and sent past the syphon on its own!
All the groups have caught up with each other here and I assume this is planned so everyone gets through and round safely. Last year we jumped into the water off the top of the boulder causing the syphon, and swam through the next small wave to a beach before we got back in the raft. There is no beach this year and we don't do the jump. We all get in the rafts and with some space between the groups we head on further and we have now exited the gorge section. We say goodbye to guardian angel (the bigger bit of gorge where Châteaux Q gorge ends, there is a historical story to why it's called guardian angel, but I can't remember it well enough to try to explain here).
A little further on we come to another point where the majority must walk as we have reached Millennium, a grade 5 / 6 rapid and a full raft cannot go through. This time Vincent asks me to stay in the raft with him. I'm super excited, and it doesn't take much paddling (that's down to Vincent's skills not mine lol) but as we come towards one drop Vincent tells me he will shout when I need to lean left, and I must lean all the way left. 'FORWARD' 'STOP' 'BACK, BACK, PULL' 'STOP' 'wait, FORWARD, GO GO GO, NOW LEFT'.... Waahoo! That was amazing! The raft almost went right up on its edge as we went round and down the drop. I can see why all the way left, had I not I would have been swimming! What a rush! We pull up in an eddy and wait for our group walking round. The groups all catch up with each other again, I see Gregg and Chucky come through with their raft guides (they also have a trainee in their raft). I'm still reeling a bit from the excitement and don't get my goPro ready quick enough but I do then have it ready to catch a picture of Ali coming through with her raft guide.
After this is triple step, which is another grade 5 rapid but this can be done with a full raft. The first step is the only time Vincent shouts 'BONZAI', which is when everyone sits in the bottom of the raft with paddles up in the air so we don't fall out! There's plenty of water in the raft and it's just such a hoot. I think about whether to be a raft guide, and maybe I will look in to it when I get back.
We carry on through the last bits of rapid. They seem small after triple step but it's still fun and waves still crash into the raft. Then we stop and gather up again, everyone lifts the rafts up to the road where a minibus and trailer is waiting to drive us back to the start. My feet are so cold and numb I slip going into the minibus and bang my shins, oops! I think I will order some neoprene socks, the rest of me is fine in my paddling kit but I haven't got proper paddling shoes and socks yet.
Once at the top we thank Vincent for a great run, as always, and we have lunch on the benches before we drive back to the house. Bill, Chucky and Tom Snr are going to squeeze in a last run of the Durance gorge on the way back. It's the last day so it's tidy up day, and there is plenty to be done, but when we get back Keith and Trevor (who didn't come rafting) have done a lot of the jobs already while the house was empty.
Cars get packed and loaded up, we're leaving early in the morning and we have a tight time frame to make the ferry so everything is ready, house cleaned and just our nice clothes and and over night bags left in the house. The nice clothes are to go out for a meal together this evening so there is no cleaning or washing up to do in the morning. We go to a restaurant in the town, and have a good laugh over dinner, then after a few of us stay up chatting until later. Not too late though, it's a full day driving tomorrow so we don't want to be too tired for the journey.
So no photos of rafting, I haven't had chance to go through the GoPro footage and get stills yet. Apologies for any terrible grammer or spelling mistakes, I'm typing this one on my phone in the car!
So no photos of rafting, I haven't had chance to go through the GoPro footage and get stills yet. Apologies for any terrible grammer or spelling mistakes, I'm typing this one on my phone in the car!


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Charles Oscar Fernquist was born in Loa Born Ralso, Sweden on July 19, 1882, the son of Mina ("Minnie") and Andrew Fernquist, a carpenter. Charles, who was also a carpenter, came to America with his family in 1886. In 1908 he applied to become a naturalized citizen while living in Mass, Ontonogan County, Michigan. But he had relocated to Spokane, Washington by the time his petition was granted in 1911. In 1918 he was working as a ship carpenter for the Grant Smith-Porter Ship Company in Spokane, Washington where his parents lived. He never married, and appears to have moved about during his younger years. He has not been found on the 1900 or 1910 censuses, but is shown on the 1920 census living in Ranger, Texas and working as a house carpenter.
By 1929 Fernquist had returned to Spokane, and was already a member of the Mineralogical Society of America. He gave his address as "Public museum, 2316 First Avenue," where he served as curator of minerals (in a volunteer capacity?). In 1936 the
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reported that "Members of the recently formed Geological Society of the Coeur d'Alenes were recent visitors in Spokane, where they inspected the mineral exhibit of Charles O. Fernquist at the public museum." A 1936 article reports that "Charles O. Fernquist, mineral curator of the Spokane museum, expects to attend a meeting in Olympia February 5, where it is proposed to organize prospectors and miners."
Fernquist first advertised in the classified section of
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His next ad, in December 1939, offered specimens from his personal collection of "fine minerals" for sale, the result of "45 years collecting," which would put his beginning as a mineral collector around 1894, when he was 12 years old. That small ad ran through September 1941. A single small classified ad ran in June 1942, offering "Chinese carvings and cabochons in jade."
In September 1943 Fernquist announced the opening of "a new mineral store" in the central business district of Spokane, Washington, at W. 410 Riverside Avenue. He carried minerals, gemstones, Chinese carvings, books, fluorescent lamps and minerals, and lapidary materials. In March 1944 he announced the purchase of the entire mineral stock of
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operated by Roy Redfield, and also the stock of Hatfield Goudey. In July 1944 he moved to larger quarters at 333½ Riverside Avenue in Spokane, Washington.
Fernquist's December 1944 ad was particularly interesting. He announced his purchase of "the entire
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Fernquist's April 1945 ad in
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stated: I am forced out of business by an unreasonable and excessive increase in rent on my store. Taking effect on April first, until further notice I will be unable to continue in business, until such time as I find another desirable location. However, by November 1945 he was advertising again, from the same address.
Fernquist self-collected much of his sales stock, and in 1945 wrote a brief article for
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describing a collecting trip to the Little Giant mine in Idaho for pyromorphite. He wrote numerous articles for
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between 1934 and 1951, mostly about gem minerals of Idaho and Washington. His ads were always intermittent, apparently running only when he had enough mineral specimens of a particular type to handle the hundreds of orders that would stream in. In May 1947 he offered a lot of specimens obtained during a trip through central Idaho. Other ads offered minerals from the Pacific Northwest, Gold Hill in Utah, and Butte, Montana. His ads ceased after 1947, when he turned 65apparently he retired from business at that time.
Charles O. Fernquist died at the age of 94, on April 20, 1976, in Spokane.
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Originally, this video dedicated to culture in Pittsburgh was to be called "Nickelodeon" after the first movie theatre in the world, which opened in the Steel City in 1905. Now, this video is "Steel Teeth." The bite is more appropriate for the hip-hop environment working in the city now.
The goal is to put rap in Pittsburgh on camera, just like all the greats do. Think how legendary Wiz Khalifa's "DayToday" episodes were. Let alone his YouTube channel period. The video for "Reefer Party" still gives comedic relief. Know the power of MTV music videos too. Although the day-to-day, the fun on camera shows everyone you're real. When you throw rap into the mix, it just becomes cool. Soon, see how lit the hip-hop scene is in the 'Burgh if you have yet to put the pieces together. Already filming freestyles and shenanigans, shine your bars. This is for us.
Preview "Steel Teeth" here. The release of the film is to be determined.
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Summer is here & I'm blowing through some books!!! So here's a bunch I've read lately.
The Truth About Us
by: Janet Gurtler
Should you read it?: Maybe
...if you like coming of age Young Adult.
Category: Young Adult
I loved that this is a different kind of take on the opposites attract idea. The girl is the one getting into trouble and the guy is really good. They meet at a shelter that provides free food & the girl is volunteering (as required by her dad) while the guy is there to get meals. It was definitely a little more unique than a lot of young adult I've read. I definitely enjoyed it.
Finished on June 6, 2015
Book 43 for 2015
Beautiful Sacrifice
by: Jamie McGuire
Should you read it?: Maybe
...if you've read the other Maddox Brothers books.
Category: New Adult
This is the newest Maddox Brothers book by Jamie McGuire. The series started with Beautiful Disaster and so far none of the others even hold a candle to how good that one was, but I still enjoy them all. This one was about Taylor Maddox - one of the twins. There was also plenty of hinting at Tyler Maddox's story, so she better finish it all up with his!! I will say that at this point, I feel super protective of those Maddox boys. I just love them and in this one, I wasn't quite as all about the female lead as I was in other books because I just wasn't sure she was good enough for him. But it was still super enjoyable.
Finished on June 8, 2015
Book 44 for 2015
Trouble From the Start
by: Rachel Hawthorne
Should you read it?: Maybe
...if you like good girl/bad guy Young Adult.
Category: Young Adult
This was another young adult romance. I enjoyed it, especially the fact that the heroine isn't your typical girl. She's over 6 feet tall & she's very inexperienced in terms of dating. I liked that she was inexperienced, but also not just trying to throw caution to the wind and "explore." She was definitely somebody I respected. I enjoyed this one as well. It was a great, quick summer read.
Finished on June 9, 2015
Book 45 for 2015
Love Story
by: Jennifer Echols
Should you read it?: Yes
Category: Young Adult
Okay, this book. I have thought and thought about what all I want to say about this, but I've decided that less is more. I will say that this cemented the fact that I will be reading as many Jennifer Echols books as I can get my hands on. I loved her character development. I loved the relationship development. I LOVED the fact that the whole premise of this was so different than anything I had read before. She writes young adult, but there was a deeper side to it that was really interesting for me. I am so interested to read more of hers!! If you like young adult, read this.
Finished on June 10, 2015
Book 46 for 2015
Bad Romeo & Broken Juliet
by: Leisa Rayven
Should you read it?: Yes
Category: New Adult
OH MY GOSH. I finished these SO fast. My friend Jennifer had warned me that there is a cliffhanger in the first one that will just kill you and I didn't heed her advice. I finished it at 12:30am and immediately purchased the 2nd on my Kindle and read for another hour. I liked the as much as, if not more than the first! They're just so so good. Now, they're pretty steamy and definitely have quite a bit of language, but as far as character development, interesting/unique storylines and major tension, these are definitely on top of it. If you like New Adult at all, you will LOVE these.
Finished both on June 12, 2015 (finished the first at 12:30am and then finished the 2nd one about 11:00pm that night!)
Book 47 and 48 for 2015


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One inhabits a hotel room briefly, for a night or a week. And yet one can return to the same hotel year after year, requesting the same room or trying out different ones.
One can leave a rented apartment and, some time later, sign a new lease for that same apartment. One might have to wait for someone else's lease to run out, but return is possible.
Buying and selling a house is a lot more permanent, in both directions. No landlord can kick you out (assuming you're making your mortgage payments). But once it's sold, you'll never pass that threshold again.
(I suppose this might be different in small towns, where everyone knows who bought the old Harrison place, and new owners might welcome Harrison grandchildren in for a look around. Or where you get to know the people who bought your old house. This is not my life.)
It just seems odd that the most short-term and casual stay can also, in some sense, have the best chance of enduring over time.


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As much as I love sitting on the beach and living in a bikini, I miss dressing myself in layers-on-layers-on-layers. With fall's fashion bible coming out soon (Vogue's September Issue), it is an appropriate time to lay out what I want this fall.
I enjoyed Burberry's ladylike and playful touches. In recent seasons, there has been a peculiar toughness, so it was great to see the Brits lighten up with a grownup graphic tee paired with the fashion house's signature tailoring. The booties are also a noteworthy touch. I am not really a bow person, but I love the leather bow belts worn on the runway. Whether I would actually wear them myself is debateable.
I love the lighter tones in this outfit. Black, white, and dark grey compose the majority of my fall/winter wardrobe, but I like how this jacket looks against denim. Again, the booties are awesome.
Because my current fall palate is tonal, I want to add color. Wearing more color is a personal goal in general, year-round. I love the bright yellow and the navy and white scarf, because it has the cheeriness of summer, but still muted by fall updates.
These smoking slippers are everywhere. What I like about them is that they are cooler and more comfortable than ballet flats.
This look is impeccable and is a great example of transition from late summer to early fall. She wears the bones of a summer outfit, but wears a heavier knit cardigan and leather shorts. It never hurts to wear a Chanel handbag.
Jessica Alba is one of my favorite style icons and this year she has never looked better (maybe thanks to stylist Brad Goreski?). She has recently been photographed wearing a ton of colored jeans, like below. I am not so crazy about the turquoise glasses, so I would probably wear tortoiseshell glasses or black cat-eyes.
It should be noted she is also wearing killer booties.
Kryz Uy is my favorite fashion blogger. This look is perfect for fall for a variety of reasons–minimal use of color, cool booties, leather, and a comfortable sweater.
To be honest, I am surprised at my attraction to this sneaker-wedge-bootie hybrid. I love the colors and it looks comfortable, but still looks fashion forward. Not convinced? This is one of those things that I would advise to "wear it like you mean it," because it can look like one fierce shoe if worn with the right attitude.
On the contrary, this bootie is darling. If you want to soften a tough outfit, I would wear these.
What I love about the cut-out booties is that they look great paired with solid tights in colder weather. These red shoes would look cool with a crisp white shirt, khaki-colored skirt, black tights, and gold bangles… as well as anything else in your fall wardrobe.
Juicy Couture always serves as great style inspiration, as well as the gorgeous Magdalena. I love the jewelry and accessories paired with the outfits.


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University Name : Australian Catholic University, Ballarat (Contact Details)
Acronym : ACU-Ballarat
Category : Universities, Education, Ballarat Universities
Australian Catholic University Address : Australian Catholic University, Ballarat, 1200 Mair Street Ballarat Victoria 3350
Australian Catholic University Postal Address : PO Box 650 Ballarat Victoria 3350
Australian Catholic University Phone Number : 03 5336 5300
Email ID : firstname.lastname@example.com
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Official Website : www.acu.edu.au
Courses Offered : Arts, Business, Commerce, Science, Teaching, Health, Nursing, Law, Medical Science, Medicine, Philosophy, Social Work
About : Australian Catholic University has seven campuses across Australia. The university was established on January 1, 1991. It is a public university. Professor Greg Craven is ACU's Vice-Chancellor, President, CEO and is responsible for representing the university at global level.


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Library: Morris Frank Library an HPL Express Location
Date: 6/21/2018
Room: Frank Library Classroom
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Type: Storytimes
Age Group: preschoolers ages 3-5 years, toddlers ages 18-36 months, kids ages 5-10
Snuggle up to a good book at the Houston Public Library's Pajama Storytime. Wear your pajamas and bring your bedtime friend as we sooth you into an evening storytime. All ages welcome.


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Thru the years we have found that as a VSB, (Very Small Business), owner maintaining a viable backup solution is sometimes cumbersome and time consuming and all too often neglected. One vital fact is that it is extremely necessary and needs to be initiated correctly and maintained properly every day.
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Before starting therapy, we will meet for a consultation session. This will give you the opportunity to get a feel for the process and how we can work together. I will ask a series of questions to help me understand your needs; what brings you to therapy and what you want to get out of it. There will also be time for you to ask any questions you might have about therapy or my approach. The consultation and any subsequent therapy sessions are held in strictest confidence.
Sessions are normally held weekly or twice weekly, for 50 minutes. I offer both short term and open ended contracts, this can be discussed at the consultation session to see what may suit you best.
I operate a sliding scale of fees dependent on income.
Fees start from:
£70 per session for individuals
£90 per session for couples
I do reserve a limited amount of concessionary sessions for full time students or those on low incomes. Please feel free to enquire about the availability for these concessions.


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A compact Louis XV style 19th century rare Italian Panazeau Marble fireplace. The panelled jambs surmounted with carved shells and scrolls. The frieze with carved shell to centre flanked by moulded panels on either side. All beneath a serpentine shaped shelf.
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Game review: 'Borderlands'
If "Fallout 3" represented the courtship phase in the inevitable marriage of role-playing games and first-person shooters, then "Borderlands" marks the co-habitation period.
There are some messy revelations that weren't apparent before and will need addressing in the future, but for right now, the net effect is pretty nice.
The changing tide is apparent almost immediately: Following a brief story line introduction that doubles as a tutorial, "Borderlands" drops you into a gameplay flow that's more indicative of a massively multiplayer RPG than a first-person shooter.
Different spots on the map post missions, and you're free to simultaneously take on as many as are available. A few of them trigger story advancements, but most (even those central to the story) offer little more than some dialogue text inside the mission info screen.
"Borderlands" lets you experience the story alone, with up to three friends online or via LAN, with a friend via split-screen, or any combination of the three at any point, and the story line structure remains consistent regardless.
The game isn't lacking for personality. The frontier setting is home to some wonderfully seedy characters and a darkly funny sense of humor, and the cel-shaded graphical style looks terrific and lends a great sense of irony to all the dark inhumanity it paints in vivid color. But those searching for some engaging storytelling will find no such thing.
The real goal here - in true MMO or "Diablo" fashion - is to kill nearly everything that moves, rack up experience points and level up your character so he or she has access to the game's ridiculous assortment of armaments and mods.
"Borderlands" absolutely nails the leveling system. The character class upgrades are endlessly useful, the weaponry mods often wonderfully clever. And because weapon upgrades apply to entire classes of guns rather than specific weapons, you can apply them liberally without fear of wasting cash or having to stick with old weapons when better ones come along.
Better ones do come along - often. In true "Diablo" fashion, "Borderlands" goes absolutely crazy with just about every first-person shooter weapon staple, mixing and matching fire modes and gifting rarer guns with powers that typically are the domain of superheroes. Precious few games can entice a player to ditch a rocket launcher in favor of a pistol that packs more punch, but "Borderlands" can and regularly does - until, of course, an even crazier rocket launcher comes along.
All of this and more lies in store ... eventually. The sum total of the game's main and side quests amounts to a massively long adventure, and the first five or so hours of that experience have you fighting waves of scags (think giant rats) and dimwitted barbarians who lack any artificial intelligence whatsoever. It's dull with friends, and it's even worse alone.
Just keep at it: The A.I. never reaches Mensa country, but it does improve exponentially, working in tandem with all those perks and weapons to make "Borderlands" a much more enthralling shooter than it first appears to be.
Reviewed for: Playstation 3 and Xbox 360
Also available for: Windows PC
From: Gearbox Software//2K Games
ESRB: Mature (blood and gore, intense violence, mature humor, strong language)


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Our new favorite grain salad is packed with crunchy raw veggies, salty Pecorino, lively mint, and fresh chile peppers.
Created to incorporate the seasonally grown herbs from our rooftop garden, this unique cocktail is one of my summertime favorites. The pot still Irish gin has a soft and floral profile, so if you're unable to procure it, I would go with one of the recently released lower-alcohol gins of your choice, steering clear of juniper-heavy renditions. The ingredients complement each other so well, you can't help but taste something distinctive and different in every sip. It's a must-try.
Feel free to get lost in hazy spring days with these easy, delicious dishes. But when Sunday rolls around, don't forget about your mama.
Store-bought rotisserie chicken brings you one step closer to this nourishing grain bowl dinner.
Swap cauliflower "rice" for bulgur in the classic Middle Eastern salad for a totally grain-free lunch.
Tried a green smoothie in the past you had to force down for the good of your insides? Well, this one is sweet, delicious, easy to drink, and full of all the right stuff.
Fava beans most likely require a trip to a farmers' market and take a while to peel. Sugar snap peas cut into bite-size pieces are a fine alternative.
Golden raisins add a bright sweetness to this fresh take on sweet-and-sour pickles. Serve it with our [Cider-Brined, Maple-Glazed Pork Loin](http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cider-brined-mustard-glazed-pork-loin), spread it onto sandwiches, or use it to top hot dogs.
Spaghetti squash plays the part of rice noodles in this take on a Vietnamese noodle bowl.
Make our oven-roasted shawarma-spiced chicken pitas in just 22 minutes.
This quick-cooking version of the street-food favorite features chicken that is crisp on the outside yet moist and juicy on the inside.
You know that cold cucumber dish you've marveled at in Chinese restaurants? It's shockingly easy to make at home.
Salting the radishes keeps them crunchy, and keeps the yogurt dip from turning pink.
Fresh Dill Cucumbers with Lemon
Sweet and spicy pork belly lettuce wraps—served with a refreshing cucumber salad—are a cool, crunchy dinner for sweltering August nights.
To develop deep, satisfying flavor in this home-style stew, brown the beef slowly and thoroughly, and cook the onions until very soft and jammy.
Secret ingredient: pickle juice. Its salty edge rounds out the Sherry
Mix up your summer sides with this bright grain salad tossed in an Asian-inspired vinaigrette.


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Deep Learning in Depth: The Good, the Bad, and the Future
June 2018 • Podcast
Ritwik Gupta, Carson Sestili
Ritwik Gupta and Carson Sestili describe deep learning, a popular and quickly growing subfield of machine learning.
"As you compose more and more non-linear functions together, you can represent a much wider function space than you could with just one non-linear function. That is why deep learning is different from shallow learning. Shallow learning doesn't compose multiple things together. Deep learning does."
Software Engineering Institute
Although traditional machine learning methods are being successfully used to solve many problems in cybersecurity, their success often depends on choosing and extracting the right features from a data set, which can be hard with complex data. In this podcast, Ritwik Gupta and Carson Sestili explore deep learning, a popular and quickly growing subfield of machine learning that has had great success on problems about these data sets, and on many other problems where picking the right features for the job is hard or impossible.
About the Speaker
Ritwik Gupta is a machine learning researcher at the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute's Emerging Technology Center. His research focuses on the intersection of machine learning and health, with many forays into the areas of robotics, adversarial learning, and computational linguistics. He is passionate about educating people about machine learning and the many cool and unique ways it can be applied to unorthodox problem domains.
Carson Sestili is a machine learning research scientist in the CERT Data Science group, where he uses data science, statistics, and machine learning for research in cybersecurity and intelligence. His work at CERT has involved applying machine learning for problems in satellite image recognition, code security defect detection, and cyber-incident forecasting. He has also investigated machine learning models that identify novel and ambiguous data.


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Tips from the tower: Part 2
Style and flow
Nothing is more pleasing to the eye than watching a surfer who makes riding waves look easy. Some surfers are born with it naturally engrained in their DNA. Most surfers, though, acquire a "smooth" or "clean" style and approach to riding waves only after years of practice in the water. Not only will cleaning up your surfing visually stimulate anyone watching from the beach, but if you're a competitive surfer, it will also appeal to a judging panel.
In this part 2 of 'Tips From the Tower', we're talking "style and flow".
Style and flow are at the base of the pyramid of the overall judging criteria, and are part of the entire approach that a surfer chooses to take to paint their chosen canvas. This includes during and in-between maneuvers. Surfers that can go from one maneuver to another without and hops or hiccups along the way, will generally score higher in a heat.
Hopping is one thing that I often see surfers choosing to do to get through slow, flat, fat, or deep spots. Though this works, and is sometimes your only option, it is better to weave rail-to-rail to generate speed through those types of sections whenever possible. Do yourself a favor and YouTube some old clips of Kelly Slater at the US Open in Huntington Beach; perfect example of the "speed weave". It's also very similar to generating speed on a skateboard without pushing off the ground. Keep the mullet-stomping to a minimum.
Optimally, a surfer will link one turn to another without having to pump for speed at all. This is referred to as rhythm or flow. Good timing and proper placement are critical to having good rhythm on a wave, as well as a decent wave to do it on. This will reflect positively on your score card. Loss of control at any point in a ride can also affect your overall flow and timing on a wave and ultimately negatively impact your score.
Try to keep all of your body parts in-check and where they should be. Judges cringe at flailing limbs and "stink bug", wide stances. Study the pros and their body placements throughout maneuvers. Watch some clips and slow them down. Work on and be aware of your body mechanics.
It's good to look agressive and confident in your surfing, both at the same time. Control, rhythm, timing and placement, minimization of unnecessary body movements and stance will all contribute to your overall steeze and flow in a heat.
Up those scores! And until next time, surf smarter, go harder!


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We do not have to be who our fathers were!
Choose the lowest seat in the room or the lowest room in the house.
We must always be humble.
It is only by humbling ourselves before men that Jesus can exalt us before God the Father.
Not only can we heal and minister too those who are in need on our sabbath day.
But, He expects us to do so. We are to be a disciple of Christ Jesus seven days a week.
Luke Ch. 14
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Do not invite to a supper your rich neighbors, your family, your friends, for they will in turn invite you to their supper.
But, rather you invite the poor, mamed, the blind, and the lamed for they can not repay you with an invitation to their supper.
Jesus shall invite you to his super, on the day of the resurrection of the just.
Those who the holy Spirit brought under conviction, and did not accept the invitation of the Lord, shall not be invited to sit with him in heaven.
For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.
If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
Do you see here that there is a cross that each of us must bear. Jesus tells us that we can not be his disciple without bearing our cross.
Jesus goes on to say that we must love him more than our own life. We also must hate our father, our mother, our wife and children, and even our Christian brothers and sisters in comparison to our love of Jesus.
Nothing or no one is to be placed above our love of Jesus.
We must become his disciple and bear our cross as we follow after Him.
When Jesus says that we must hate these people, he is telling us that these people will believe that we must hate them, because our Lord Jesus is always first in our life.
All of the above named people will not be placed above our Lord and Savour. We will always have work to do for our Lord. He will rein first in our lives.
Bear your cross for the Lord our God, and when we pass from this life we will be invited in to eat bread with Jesus, the Father, the angels, and all of the saints of God in heaven.
We as his disciples are always walking toward our heavenly home, and taking no care to this life here on earth.
So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned?
It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Jesus compares us to salt. He says that salt is good. He says that if we wish to be his disciples we must not forget our cross, and the place that Jesus is to occupy in our lives.
Jesus says here that just as men will cast out the salt which has lost it's flavor. We are in danger of being cast out by the Lord our God if we do not follow after him every day of our lives here on earth.
Indeed, HE THAT HAS EARS TO HEAR, LIT HIM HEAR!
Brothers, we must hear with our spiritual ears what Jesus is teaching us here in the fourteenth chapter of Luke.
God bless you my brothers in Christ Jesus. The hour is very late, and there is much work left to do. Please pick up your cross, and complete the work that Jesus expects of his disciples. Jesus must be first in your life.
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High-tech metal observed
Australian researchers have described the first ever observation of a native ferroelectric metal.
UNSW researchers say they have found the first example of a native metal with bistable and electrically switchable spontaneous polarisation states - the hallmark of ferroelectricity.
Ferroelectricity is best understood in relation to ferromagnetism.
A ferromagnetic material displays permanent magnetism - it is a magnet with north and south pole.
Ferroelectric material likewise displays an electrical property called a permanent electric polarisation, with electric dipoles consisting of equal, but oppositely charged ends or poles.
In ferroelectric materials, these electric dipoles exist at the unit cell level and give rise to a non-vanishing permanent electric dipole moment.
This spontaneous electric dipole moment can be repeatedly transitioned between two or more states or directions using an external electric field - a property utilised in nano-electronic computer memory, RFID cards, medical ultrasound transducers, infrared cameras, submarine sonar, vibration and pressure sensors, and precision actuators.
Until now, ferroelectricity has only been observed in materials that are insulating or semiconducting rather than metallic, because conduction electrons in metals screen-out the static internal fields arising from the dipole moment.
"We found coexistence of native metallicity and ferroelectricity in bulk crystalline tungsten ditelluride (WTe2) at room temperature," explains study author Dr Pankaj Sharma.
"We demonstrated that the ferroelectric state is switchable under an external electrical bias and explain the mechanism for 'metallic ferroelectricity' in WTe2 through a systematic study of the crystal structure, electronic transport measurements and theoretical considerations."
"A van der Waals material that is both metallic and ferroelectric in its bulk crystalline form at room temperature has potential for new nano-electronics applications," says author Dr Feixiang Xiang.
For the latest study, bulk single-crystalline tungsten ditelluride (WTe2) (which belongs to a class of materials known as transition metal dichalcogenides [TMDCs]) was probed by spectroscopic electrical transport measurements, conductive-atomic force microscopy (c-AFM) to confirm its metallic behaviour, and by piezo-response force microscopy (PFM) to map the polarisation, detecting lattice deformation due to an applied electric field.
Ferroelectric domains - ie, the regions with oppositely oriented direction of polarisation - were directly visualised in freshly-cleaved WTe2 single crystals.
Spectroscopic-PFM measurements with top electrode in a capacitor geometry was used to demonstrate switching of the ferroelectric polarisation.
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Top Five Best Securities Tokens
Securities tokens, or tokens that represent ownership in a debt or a commodity, are becoming the next big thing. The idea of offering tokens in a way that is compliant of current securities regulations is creating a workaround to issuing an ICO, which is increasingly becoming suspect in the eyes of state and national regulators.
While securities tokens are relatively new, there are some that reflect how these tokens are changing how blockchain crowdfunding works. This article will look at five of the best securities tokens currently available or that will be available soon.
BCAP (Blockchain Capital)
The first securities coin to be introduced in a public offering, Blockchain Capital has been making news as of late. Formerly Crypto Currency Partners, the blockchain venture capital company has been meeting its fundraising goals, with the firm's assets reaching a total value of $250 million, as of the first quarter 2018.
As the first securities token offering (STO). BCAP helped to forge the path other STOs will travel. For example, BCAP limited its offering to accredited investors. BCAP also developed a blueprint that future upcoming STOs will follow, while investing in ICOs that followed the best practices reflected by the blueprint. The firm, conceptualized by Brock Pierce and co-founded by brothers Bart and Bradford Stephens, also managed to bring in high-profile talent as venture partners, including bitcoin developer Jimmy Song.
"You're going to see us continue to invest globally in the leading crypto companies, but also kind of the next generation of entrepreneurs and sectors outside of financial services," Stephens told CoinDesk. "We've made investments in healthcare companies, in logistics companies, in identity management. To date we've seen a lot of focus on financial services and we really see that broadening."
"We really focus on the engineering team. It's a lot of the developers that are the rock stars in this community…It's not just about finding the best investments, but also about moving the industry forward."
With a market capitalization of $11.7 million, BCAP is currently being traded on EtherDelta and Liqui. BCAP invest in blockchain companies, such as ABRA, AlphaPoint, BitAccess, BitGo, BlockOne, Coinbase, Kraken, and Ripple. The company's token, BCAP, has a net asset value – as of the writing of this article – of $3.51.
The initial token sale was considered to be a success. In hours, BCAP reached its cap of ten million dollars. The fund's managing partners received 2.5 percent in management fees and a 25 percent performance fee in accordance with the offering's memorandum. The remaining profits were distributed accordingly to the token holders.
"Blockchain Capital is an unrivaled leader in its specific area of the FinTech sector," BCAP's website reads. "It consists of entrepreneurs, advisors, and partners who are actively involved in blockchain development. In the last three years, the company has invested in 72 more companies."
"The founders of Blockchain Capital see Blockchain technology as a profound invention that provides a good, fast and cheap channel for transferring money or trading assets. In doing so, the main aim is to minimise counterparty default risk. Counterparty default risk means that a lender is in danger of not being able or willing to pay back the amount paid out. Due to the nature of the blockchain technology, this risk is significantly reduced. The company's vision is to leverage the advantages of blockchain to invest venture capital in the FinTech sector successfully."
Science Blockchain
Science, Inc. is a well-known and well-heeled startup studio. With successes like Dollar Shave Club and FameBit, Science, Inc. was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. Science, Inc. also distinguished itself by investing in ICOs – a move that distinguished the company from other venture capital firms.
In a move that is in line with its blockchain-friendly philosophy, the incubator has launched a STO of 100 million Science Blockchain tokens at $1 per token. The STO will fund portfolio companies, with token holders enjoying 70 percent of the incoming income. More so, the company has announced plans to buyback tokens, establishing equity appreciation for the tokens and potentially frustrating the Howey Test for determining if the tokens have securities liabilities.
"The gross proceeds of this Offering will be transferred to the Incubator, which will in exchange grant the Issuer the sole limited partnership interest of the Incubator," the memorandum reads. "Subsequently, the expense reimbursements pertaining to this Offering will be transferred by the Incubator directly to the applicable service providers, leaving the Incubator with the net proceeds. The Incubator intends to use such gross proceeds to pay offering expenses (including compensation to Argon Advisors and legal expenses in connection with this Offering) and to invest predominantly in blockchain technology enabled businesses. North Capital Private Securities, a member of FINRA/SIPC, has been appointed as placement agent for the offering of these securities and will receive transaction fees based upon the successful placement of securities for the Issuer. Total Offering expenses are expected to be less than 10% of the gross proceeds of this Offering."
At the end of the sale, $12.2 million was raised. "We believe that blockchain is the next major platform for innovation and a foundational technology – that it has the ability to change the way both business and social structures work," Science, Inc.'s website reads. "For this reason, we are creating a new incubator to partner with leading entrepreneurs to build a portfolio of blockchain and cryptocurrency related businesses that are positioned for long term success. We expect many of the companies will take a long journey to success, so we will work with entrepreneurs to set up their businesses with this in mind, which means appropriate legal, technical, and operational structures and controls. Like any other business, a blockchain-related business must have solid operational underpinnings to survive and thrive, and we are perhaps the best in the world at providing this guidance to emerging businesses while reducing or eliminating the common causes of startup failure."
"In short, we want to use our expertise at company building to help what we anticipate will be the best blockchain entrepreneurs build the software giants of the next century. We believe our token holders should benefit from access to a stream of new tokens from our carefully incubated portfolio companies."
Lottery playing is an obsession for Americans. The primary source of entertainment in the United States, Americans spend $80 billion a year on lottery games, including electronic games. This is an average of $325 per year per American adult. This is more than what is spent on movies, music, games, books, online entertainment, and sporting events.
What makes these statistics more stunning is that most Americans do not play the lottery. In the 43 states and the District of Columbia that offer lotteries, only 49 percent of all adults admitted to buying a state lottery ticket. Typically, the money you have and the more education you have, according to Gallup, the more likely you are to play the lottery.
As such, it would make sense to market a lottery to blockchain investors. They are typically well-educated, fiscally affluent, and with a demonstratable will to gamble. While lotteries are inherently inefficient, the notion that 37 percent of the revenue goes toward state and local government programs make them unlikely to go anywhere soon. As it was once said, lotteries are the only tax that people are happy to pay.
Lottery.com (formerly AutoLotto.com) is seeking to cash in on this. A mobile lottery service, Lottery.com is seeking to introduce a STO that will help bolster the flagging millennials lottery market. "Our vision is to raise significant funds to help solve the most pressing humanitarian needs across the globe using impact raffles, sweepstakes, and other games of chance. Lottery.com is a domain leader in taking officially sanctioned games mobile. Utilizing the experience and technology of the company's mobile lottery platform, the company is revolutionizing legacy fundraising models into a platform capable of raising billions for charities and humanitarian needs."
Lottery.com offers a platform to check the winning numbers and get news about the national and state lottery games. The STO will create a new game administered by Lottery.com where tickets are purchased and paid off by smart contract. The revenue of this will be shared with token holders and used to fund charitable endeavors globally.
With most state lotteries abandoning their mandates for funding education and instead either going toward the state's general fund or replacing budgeted monies for local education, Lottery.com's venture may be a way for those burned on the states' games to feel good about "public gambling." However, if the raffle is too successful, it is likely that Lottery.com will face blowback from the states.
SPiCE VC
There has been little to no innovation, short of the introduction of blockchain, in the venture capital industry. The same model has been used for decades: an investor or investment group is approached by a company seeking seed capital. For exchange of a stake in the company, the investor provides funds and other support to the fledging firm. This model, however, is hands-on and does not translate efficiently to a virtual ecosystem, such as a STO.
SPiCE VC seeks to change the game and bring it into the future. "Tokenization of securities is now in its first year. For this completely new ecosystem to grow from zero to trillions – an entire infrastructure has to be built," the SPiCE VC website reads. "Every aspect of the old way of managing ownership, needs to be replicated and improved as ownership becomes digital on the blockchain."
"We will therefore invest in two main areas, where we believe SPiCE has an advantage of access, expertise, and the ability to bring players in our group (investors and investees) to work together with our portfolio. 1. We will invest and benefit from the massive growth of multiple infrastructure plays across the tokenization ecosystem. Everything from primary issuing platforms, to exchanges, tokenization protocols, financial services, banking services, automated legal, compliance and regulatory solutions, marketing services, valuation services… anything that is needed for the industry to grow as fast as we think it should."
"2. We will invest and benefit from the success of the best tokenized projects. We have the access to find them and the visibility for them to find us. We have the expertise to help them, the connections to bring all the partners they need, and the relationships to know which of them are the most promising. We believe it is critical that the first projects to come out with this new model are super successful and show the way to the rest of the industry. These projects will typically include investment in return for equity, payouts, as well as in some cases, utility tokens."
SPiCE VC seeks to differentiate itself by the way it handles investors' rights. While investors in traditional venture capital funds need to take seven to twelve years to gain access to those funds, token holders in SPiCE gain equinity in the fund as both a tradable asset and through rights to exit benefits.
The peer-to-peer cloud storage platform Sia has previously offered a cryptocurrency, SiaCoins, that facilitates transactions between renters and hosts. Sia's proposed second token, SiaFunds, will allow investors a share of the 3.9 percent transaction fee the service extracts for the service. What makes this STO interesting is that 750 of the 10,000 SiaFunds are being offered as Regulation D security tokens, allowing the security token to be issued as a utility token. This "duality" may be the way forward for companies seeking to balance utility and security token issuances.
"Siafunds are not debt or equity securities and, specifically: (a) do not provide their holders with rights of any form with respect to the Company or its revenues or assets, including, but not limited to, any voting, distribution, redemption, liquidation, proprietary (including all forms of intellectual property), or other financial or legal rights in the Company; (b) are not a loan to the Company; and (c) do not provide their holders with any ownership or other interest in the Company," the SiaFunds private memorandum reads. "Siafunds do not have any rights, uses, purpose, attributes, functionalities or features, express or implied, outside the Sia Storage Platform. Siafunds issued to third parties do not trade on any cryptocurrency exchanges. Instead, they may only be obtained by way of private resale. Nebulous does not track the resale of the Original Siafunds and there are no restrictions on the resale of the Original Siafunds. Nebulous believes that, as of February 8, 2018, there were no more than 134 holders of Siafunds."


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Protection From Harassment
What is to be done with a neighbor in my co-op who smashes my door with his shoes and fists because my child is playing the piano during accepted times of day; who prevents me from getting out of the elevator while yelling expletives; who blocks me from getting out of my car in the building garage; and who pulled my tie in the lobby, choking me? The police arrived and described the situation as "aggravated harassment" in their report but made no arrest. I have alerted the board and managing agent to this issue — in writing, several times — and I have not received one reply. There have been witnesses, but as far as I know, I am the only target of this behavior. What am I to do when the management and board do nothing?
Upper East Side, Manhattan
Before this situation escalates further, you need to know your rights. Reach out to a victim advocacy organization, like Safe Horizon, which provides information and assistance for victims of various crimes, including stalking. The organization's crime victims hotline is (866) 689-HELP (4357).
An advocate could help you find remedies to deal with both the neighbor and building management. Mediation might be an option, although both you and your neighbor would have to agree to come to the table. Other legal options might be available to deal with the neighbor, depending on the specifics of your situation. "We would help him or her to develop a safety plan," said Maureen Curtis, an associate vice president of the criminal justice programs at Safe Horizon. (If you think you are in immediate danger, however, call 911.)
As for your co-op board, it is possible that its silence constitutes a breach of your warranty of habitability, a breach of its fiduciary duty, or both, according to Leni Morrison Cummins, a Manhattan real estate lawyer. The board may even be liable for allowing a private nuisance if the neighbor's actions rise to that level, she added. Document the altercations, writing down the dates and times that they occurred and noting any witnesses. Building security cameras may have captured some of these incidents as well, providing you with valuable evidence. You might want a lawyer to contact the board on your behalf, putting it on notice.
"Sometimes just having a letter sent from an attorney's office can make a big difference," Ms. Curtis said.
Discarded Offer
My daughter and her fiancé made an offer on an apartment, and the seller's broker said it had been accepted. They hired a lawyer, who began the due diligence process — communicating with the seller's lawyer — while waiting for the seller to sign the contract. Then last week, my daughter's broker called the seller's broker for clarification on a point in the contract and was told the apartment had been sold to someone else at a higher price. Doesn't a seller's broker have an ethical obligation to go back to the original party who made an offer and ask if they want to match the higher offer?
Hamilton Heights, Manhattan
Shopping for an apartment in New York City can be a humbling experience, leaving a prospective buyer bitter and beleaguered. Topping the list of demoralizing moments is having an accepted offer discarded as soon as a better one comes around.
It would have been nice if the seller's broker had let your daughter know that a more attractive bidder was courting his client, but he was not obligated to do so. After all, a seller's broker works for the seller, not the buyer.
The Real Estate Board of New York encourages sellers' brokers to recommend that their clients disclose the existence of other offers to all brokers involved and to convey to their owners that brokers have the responsibility to treat other brokers in a fair and trustworthy manner.
But if the seller does not want to give other bidders the option to make a counter offer, the broker has a fiduciary duty to follow the instructions of his client, according to Adam Ginder, the general counsel of MNS, a brokerage.
As callous as the behavior might seem, it is not uncommon. Sellers frequently accept offers with no intention of following through. And buyers do the same, making offers on properties that they do not intend to buy. (Until a contract is signed, either party can walk away for any reason.)
"It certainly goes on a lot, especially in a robust market," Mr. Ginder said.
The seller's broker did your daughter a disservice, but he might have also done a disservice to his client. How can the seller be sure that your daughter wouldn't have come back with a better counteroffer? Joseph Rand, a managing partner of Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty, said the listing broker "potentially deprived the sellers of the best possible deal for their apartment."
A Lost Key Card
I live in a market-rate three-bedroom rental with my 19-year-old daughter and one roommate. When I signed the lease, I was given three key cards to operate the door to the building. Recently my daughter lost her card and we requested a replacement from the management company. I am worried that it might not replace the card because my daughter's name is not on the lease (only my name and my roommate's name). Can I be denied a key card for her?
Lower East Side, Manhattan
Your adult daughter is allowed to live in your apartment with you, even if her name is not on the lease. Building management should simply cancel the old card and issue a new one, which is a simple process.
"I can't see any reason for management not to give out a new one," said Yaron Erez, the owner of Mr. Locks, a locksmith that services all five boroughs.
Management is permitted to charge you a fee for the service; a typical charge to tenants is around $50 for a replacement. If management rebuffs your request, you could bring an illegal lockout petition to housing court, according to Alan J. Goldberg, a Manhattan lawyer who represents tenants.
You could also take the case to State Supreme Court, arguing irreparable damage because your daughter cannot get into her apartment, but for that you would need a lawyer.


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Almost done with Viceroy A&S Prizes!
This will be the band that is given to the entry that Ursula chooses. The band below, will be given by the incoming Vicereine. I hope many of you, who have not already sent me your entry information will enter the competition on site! I have four entries as of today and would love to see a few more than that!
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This bill requires the Department of State to designate to the U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy the additional role of Special Representative for the Global Connect Initiative to direct, and represent the United States internationally on, U.S. foreign policy efforts to promote global universal Internet access.
The Special Representative shall: (1) oversee the State Department's Global Connect initiative to enable first-time access to mobile and broadband Internet for at least 1.5 billion people in urban and rural areas by 2020, (2) promote investment by international finance institutions and U.S. corporations in Internet infrastructure expansion and connectivity projects, (3) encourage partner countries to adopt policies to lower prices and improve the quality of Internet service, and (4) collaborate with other federal agencies.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) may support expanded Internet connectivity worldwide by: (1) taking part in State Department efforts to provide guidance to partner governments on establishing regulatory policies facilitating expanded Internet connectivity and information communications technology sectors in developing countries; (2) funding and implementing programs to expand Internet infrastructure, digital literacy, and Internet connectivity and usage in close coordination with the State Department; (3) building the capacity of developing countries to monitor and regulate the Internet sector and encourage private investment; and (4) integrating efforts to expand the availability of relevant local content across development sectors such as health programs.
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) should expedite institutional efforts and partner with other investors, private sector actors, and stakeholders to increase Internet access services. Investments must focus on expanding: (1) the number of people with new access to Internet services; (2) construction of fiber, mobile, and other emerging access technologies; (3) access in underserved and rural areas; and (4) investment priorities in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions with acute shortages of critical infrastructure.
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 is amended to: (1) allow OPIC to make loans for projects sponsored by, or significantly involving, U.S. investors or foreign associations with U.S. owners; (2) require systems infrastructure costs to be treated as transaction costs; and (3) extend until 2021 OPIC's authority to issue investment insurance, investment guarantees, and direct loans.
The President: (1) must incorporate into the strategic planning processes of the State Department and USAID a multiyear strategy encouraging developing countries to expand Internet access and information communications technology sectors of developing countries to catalyze innovation and economic growth, promote democracy, create educational opportunities, improve health outcomes, and strengthen global research networks; and (2) may establish an Interagency Working Group to coordinate U.S. government activities in carrying out the strategy.]]>


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Manchester City have been handed a two-legged clash with Premier League rivals Liverpool in the Champions League quarter-final round.
The first leg will be hosted at Anfield on Wednesday 4 April with the second and decisive fixture to take place at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 10 April.
They are arguably the two most entertaining teams in English football at the moment and goals have flown in this season when they have met, with City beating Liverpool 5-0 at the Etihad, before Liverpool edged out the Blues 4-3 at Anfield more recently.
City avoided Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, but also missed out on what might have been kinder draws against Roma and Sevilla, with Liverpool perhaps falling somewhere in the middle of the preferable options.
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We had the honor of facilitating a group of 40 inspiring Calgarians gathered for a conversation on the opportunities and challenges of being a purpose-driven business. REAP hosted an incredible Sustainability for Breakfast session filled with reflection and discussion on the Five Tenets of Conscious Brand.
Thanks to REAP for hosting, and for putting together the awesome list below…
Five things learned about building a conscious brand:
- Clarity: In his opening presentation, Rob referenced the Marie Forleo quote, "Clarity comes through engagement, not individual thought." This proved to be an overarching theme for the morning's activities, engaging entrepreneurs and community members in discussions on 'enabling forces' and 'inhibiting forces' in achieving social change as a business.
- Shared experiences: During the exercise, attendees categorized their own enabling and inhibiting forces along two graphs, which measured the strength of the respective forces against the ease of change. Several attendees remarked having similar triumphs and challenges to each other, regardless of industry or background.
- Inhibitions: Political conflicts, competitive prices, and fear of instability were among the most common inhibiting factors that guests presented.
- Enabling action: Relationships, community, belonging, and education were among the enabling factors found in the exercise. "We found that those who listen will become your brand," said Dave Cree, co-founder of CMNGD – a laundry service that employs residents of the Drop-In Centre. "If you are able to educate them, they will more likely become a fan."
- Can't have one without the other: During the table discussions, Universal Access CEO Sean Crump found that "you need to have the enabling forces outweigh the inhibiting forces to create change. If you can convince a potential client that it's worth the effort for them, it's easier to sell them on it."


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When Jaime contacted me to book her family photo session, she immediately let me know that he son, Teddy, has autism. She explained that he does not typically like to make eye contact and she wondered if we could focus on some candid moments as opposed to a more traditional portrait style. I was so pleased with Jaime's openness about their needs for their session. I am always happy to accommodate my clients needs. It is so helpful to have a plan and to have expectations set in a way that creates the most successful outcome.
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Lily and Rose were so much fun to work with! These two are a perfect match. Rose is still a young pup and she was full of energy. We definitely worked hard to get her to look at the camera but I am really happy with the cute interactions I got to document between Lily and Rose.
"Infertility has challenged us in many ways, but the main life lesson that has come from our struggle is that we can't always plan things that happen in our lives. We had a plan and an image of how our life would play out and when we would have kids, but we had to let go and realize that sometimes it doesn't matter what plans you have. Things happen when they are supposed to happen. We found more peace when we let go and let life happen."
I wanted to share a few images from the large family group I photographed earlier this month. The Fankhouser family had members come to Toledo from all over the country: Texas, Atlanta, Chicago and more. Hundreds of miles were traveled so that they could celebrate the holiday together. They decided that the rarity of the whole group being together merited professional documentation. The Fankhouser family included five children, fourteen grandchildren, and one proud patriarch. What an amazing legacy.
Danielle contacted me about having some photos done of her and her dog, King. Danielle struggles with some really tough physical and mental health issues. She told me how King has stepped up to assist her in so many ways. King steps in when she has panic attacks and helps to snap Danielle out of the anxiety. He also helps to remind her to take her medication and he is by her side every moment of her day. King was genetically tested and it turns out he is part pit bull and part bull mastiff. He definitely got the size and looks more from his pit bull genes but some of his personality really did reflect the mastiff side. King is loyal and would give his life to protect his family.
Watching siblings play and interact at family photo sessions is always interesting. Some siblings tease, some wrestle, some even argue. I never expect kids to be perfectly behaved. Often, the adults struggle to listen to directions themselves. Not everyone feels comfortable and confident in front of a camera. That is ok. I make every effort to create a lighthearted and comfortable experience for all my clients. Sometimes, that means tossing the plan and trying something different.
We have had a special promotion running this month! February has been deemed FLUFF-uary! The whole month has been focusing on pets and animals! I have decided to give away a pet photography session to one lucky winner! All entrants were required to post their pet with a brief bio on our Facebook page. Now how do they win? You get to be involved in choosing the winner! Read through this article and pick your favorite fluffy entry. Fill out the form at the bottom with your choice's number to cast your vote! Entrant with the most votes wins!
Fall leaves were really showing and the whole area was full of golden colors. Unfortunately the day we scheduled happened to be one of the colder days of October. The girls were not excited to take their coats off. Luckily, Jay stepped in to be the hero of the day. He played fun games with the girls to keep them distracted from the cold. He was positive and upbeat and the girls fed off of his energy. Cassandra and Jay make family one of their highest priorities and it shows in their relationships with their daughters.
Fall was just at its peak at the Toledo Botanical Garden when we met for these portraits in November. The boys were quick to smile and help their sister have a good time too. I love seeing siblings interact with each other. Toward the end of the session we let lose and played in the leaves. Elaina did not seem super impressed, but the boys loved it.
Wildwood Metropark was a perfect choice for this summer day. Teresa said that they DID NOT coordinate their outfits, but look how they all chose complimenting neutral tones. The Rice family is very laid back and they preferred not to make their portraits too formal. My goal as a Toledo family photographer is to make my client's photos as genuine and comfortable as possible. I love to learn about each person's goals and concerns regarding their session. Learn a little more about the Rice family.
During the session, Ted was about eaten alive by mosquitos but he played it cool and you would never know. Brinley loved exploring the park and walking with her daddy. We got to capture some really cute moments of these four interacting together. Secor Metropark is a place I have not shot at in a while. Since moving back to Sylvania, I am really enjoying exploring this park. It was the perfect location for this family session.
There are numerous things to consider when thinking about what to wear for your family pictures. Colors, patterns and styles are all part of the, don't mind my pun, picture, but don't just think about the externals, think about your family as a whole and what they are going to feel comfortable standing in front of the camera in. Some people have a hard enough time getting their picture taken and feel totally awkward in front of the lens, but then add to that trying to make them wear clothing that is not their style or color preference and the smiles are not going to be very natural.
"Family is family, whether it's the one you start out with, the one you end up with, or the family you gain along the way." One of my favorite things about working with families is that I get to see the diversity of what family looks like for each one of my clients. For some, family is just two. For others, family is furry. Some have big families, small families, blended families, single parent families. Some are family by blood, some family by choice. I enjoy celebrating all types of family!
We have had a special promotion running this month! February has been deemed FLUFF-uary! The whole month has been focusing on pets! I have decided to give away a pet photography session to one lucky winner! All entrants were required to post their pet with a brief bio on our Facebook page. Now how do they win? You get to be involved in choosing the winner! Read through this article and pick your favorite fluffy entry.
In the same article, Alexandra Horowitz proposes that there might not be a scientific explanation, "More than anything, I suspect that the very sensation of snow on the body is engaging for dogs. Have you ever run through the shallow waves of the sea? Why does kicking up sand and seawater make us happy? I can't say. But it is clear that it does."
Kerri and her husband, Jordan, are expecting their first child this Christmas! They are very excited about welcoming this little girl into their lives. Kerri and Jordan are some of the most generous and loving people I know and I am positive that they will show their baby all the magical things life has to offer.
Jay and Cassandra were attending the fundraiser and placed the winning bid on my photo session! Jay introduced himself to me and explained they were hoping to have family photos done in the fall as it is such a nice time of year. Jay and Cassandra have three young daughters and were looking forward to updating their family portraits!
Jennifer proposed that we exchange portrait sessions and I just had to say yes! She and her husband, Jeremy, have a spaniel mix named Lucy. Lucy is an important part of their family so had to be included in their photos. My husband and I also brought our dog, Beatrice, who is a mastiff mix. Despite the size difference, Bea and Lucy got along perfectly. They both posed... kind of... and mostly paid attention to our directions. We got many precious shots of both of our little families!
Autumn is nearly upon us. I have seen memes flooding the internet, counting the days to cooler weather, crunchy leaves, trick-or-treat, and, of course, the return of pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. People in the midwest really love the Fall!
I always ask my clients how they feel in front of the camera before I start a photography shoot. Are you nervous? Are you comfortable? This helps me to know how to lead their session and how to help them enjoy their experience.


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Columbia Switch Installation Services
Easily Control the Lights in Your Home
If you are having difficulty with your light switches and need to have them repaired or would like to upgrade your switches, we can help you. At Steadfast Electric, we can install or replace switches everywhere throughout your home, including in the bedroom, the family room, the kitchen, or any other space in your home. We can install both traditional and dimmer switches.
Give us a call at (803) 626-5530 to make an appointment for switch installation service in Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Chapman and Yacht Cove.
Advantages of Dimmer Switches
Depending on the design of your home, some rooms may have more natural light than others. Certain rooms will need to be supplemented with lamps or overhead lights. While traditional light switches may be sufficient in some rooms, you may benefit from installing a dimmer switch in rooms such as your dining room or bedroom.
There are many benefits of dimmer switches, including:
- Save on electricity by dimming the lights and using less energy.
- Increase aesthetic value by creating an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere.
- Extend the life of your light bulbs by using bulbs with less wattage.
Types of Dimmer Switches We Offer
There are many different types of dimmers that may be appropriate for your home. Our Columbia electricians can help you choose the right one for your decor and home. Whether you are looking for something distinctive or a dimmer switch that will easily blend in, we can install them all.
The types of dimmer switches we install include:
- Slide dimmers
- Rocker dimmers
- Toggle dimmers
- Scene-selector dimmers
- Tap dimmers
- Remote dimmers
As a family-owned company, we are committed to 100% customer satisfaction. We even offer a three-year warranty on all workmanship and a satisfaction guarantee. Let our experienced electricians help you transform your home with increased lighting control.
To make an appointment, call Steadfast Electric today at (803) 626-5530.


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Pest Control Training in Ireland
In this section:
1) New legislation: mandatory pest control licence
2) Requirements to obtain a licence (or "PMU" number)
3) Book training/examination for the pest control licence (PMU)
4) Can a trainee work without pest control licence?
5) Got my Lantra Certificate: How to apply for a pest control licence?
6) Keeping your PMU: mandatory Continuous Professional Development scheme
7) Check the current Pest Control Licence Register
8) 2019 CPD - CPE training courses schedule
1) New legislation: mandatory pest control licence
The EU Biocide Directive has brought a lot of changes for Pest Control Companies in 2018, all driven by increased restrictions on the use of Professional rodenticides (i.e. rat and mice poison).
In effect, from 01/01/2018 all pest control operators or other individuals buying or using professional rodenticides must hold a valid licence or "PMU number". This legal requirement is clearly indicated on the new rodenticide product labels, as illustrated below on the first paragraph of the new Vertox Oktablock II rodenticide label:
"Not for sale to the general public or any person other than trained professionals. Trained professional users must register with DAFM as a "Trained Professional - Pest Management Professional" (PMU) and must present their PMU No. at point of sale to purchase this product for use only as specified on the label."
2) Requirements to obtain a licence (or "PMU" number)
The only qualification accepted by the DAFM (Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine) is an Ofqual Level 3 course in pest management. Currently the Lantra "Level 3 Award in Pest Management Services - Trained Professional User" is the only course available. It is a 5-day course divided onto 3 modules and 3 examinations, including a practical assessment and multiple choice exam.
- Biology and Control of Invertebrate Pests
- Biology and Control of Rodent Pests
- Biology and Control of other Vertebrate Pests
- Practical Skills for the Management of Invertebrate and Vertebrate Pests
Once the qualification is obtained, trainees can apply to the DAFM for a PMU number, and then purchase biocides and work without restriction.
3) Book training/examination for the pest control licence (PMU)
Owl Pest Control has been facilitating independant training for the "Lantra Level 3 Award in Pest Management Services" course directly at our office training rooms, in small groups of 10-15 trainees. Three courses have been run in 2018: July, September, and November. In 2019: January, August.
Note: The course can only be run if we have enough candidates to breakeven (min. 6-8 participants)
To enquire about the next date/venue for this course and register you interest, click on this link:
Next Lantra Level 3 PMU Course
You can also check I.P.C.A and IASIS websites for more of these courses
4) Can a trainee work without pest control licence?
The DAFM can give a Temporary PMU number to new entrants to the pest control industry for a period of up to 9 months. This is in order to allow time for "on the job" training and completion of the Lantra course. There are a number of rules / restrictions with the temporary PMU number:
- The trainee must work under direct supervision of a licensed trainer (PMU for 2+ years) for a period of 2 weeks;
- A trainning plan must be submitted to the DAFM, including training records and proof of registration to an upcoming Lantra Level 3 course;
- The trainee can only carry out repeat visits and cannot conduct site assessments until registered as a full PMU;
- The trainee must observe a PMU carry out method/technique applications of biocidal products and then carry out a minimum of 4 treatments himself under direct supervision in order to carry out repeat visits on his/her own
For full details on rules and record keeping requirements click here:
Apply for a Temporary PMU Number here.
5) Got my Lantra Certificate: How to apply for a pest control licence?
After Pest Control trainees pass their exams and receives a Certificate from Lantra, they can finally register and apply for a PMU Number with the DAFM Pesticide Registration and Control Division (PRCD). The application is made by filling out a form online.
Apply for a full PMU Number here.
6) Keeping your PMU: mandatory Continuous Professional Development scheme (CPD)
As for many other industries, in order to keep your licence you must partake in a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) or "Continuous Professional Education" (CPE) pest control scheme recognised by the DAFM. There are only two recognised Pest Control CPD schemes in Ireland at present:
- BASIS PROMPT and
IASIS pest control CPD scheme is very new (created in 2018). BASIS PROMPT is a much more established scheme (Est. 1978) with over 4,000 members between UK and Ireland. It has the benefits of a wide range of CPD materials (exhibitions, online and classroom training, magazines, forums, etc.) and several full-time staff members to run it.
For more information about BASIS PROMPT, how to register and get CPD points click here:
Enquire/Register with BASIS Prompt pest control CPD Scheme
If you prefer to join the IASIS CPD scheme you can check their website here:
7) Check the current Pest Control Licence Register
The DAFM Pesticide Registration and Control Division (PRCD) maintains a register of all Trainee PMUs and fully Registered PMUs. The licensed Pest Controllers lists are updated and published every few months directly on the DAFM website.
To check the current PMU registers Click Here.
8) 2019 CPD - CPE training courses schedule
We will be posting all Pest Control CPD-CPE courses coming up in this section. If you are a course provider, please contact us so we can add your details:
For more info or to book a place visit: https://www.pestni.com/