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LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Joey Barton has used his Twitter account to criticise his Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes, saying he wants to leave the Premier League club for Olympique Marseille.
By Mike Collett
LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Joey Barton has used his Twitter account to criticise his Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes, saying he wants to leave the Premier League club for Olympique Marseille.
Barton, 29, is serving a 12-match ban after being sent off for violent conduct in the final game of last season against Manchester City when he kneed Sergio Aguero and went to headbutt Vincent Kompany.
The midfielder, who has 1.68 million followers, expressed his feelings in 15 tweets saying: "My heart is already in the Velodrome", Marseille's home ground.
The one-time England international was stripped of the Rangers captaincy after the incident at the Etihad Stadium on May 13 with Hughes subsequently sending him to train at League Two (fourth division) Fleetwood Town during pre-season and taking his squad number away from him.
Barton said he offered to leave Rangers after the sending off and while he respected Hughes for making the decisions involving the midfielder, he did not agree with them.
He said: "I enjoyed parts of last season and believe I am more than capable of playing this year. But the manager doesn't. Such is life.
"When you get treated the way I have been: ie, the captaincy, shirt number, banishment from first team squad, etc, I wouldn't have thought I'd be rushing back," added Barton.
"Other clubs are in for me but I only want to play in Marseille. This is the place for me. Hopefully QPR and Marseille can finalise the deal in the next few days. My heart is already in the Velodrome.
"To the QPR fans, for some reason the manager dislikes me. Not gonna cry about it. Maybe it's just time to move on."
Barton joined QPR from Newcastle a year ago with former manager Neil Warnock making him club captain.
Hughes kept him as skipper when he took over after Warnock was sacked in January but stripped him of the captaincy after the City sending off.
Barton said: "I could have appealed as is my right. I choose not to out of respect. But when I returned to the club I am forced to train away from the first team.
"I never once spoke out of turn or angrily towards anybody. I am a man. I can only take so much. I want to leave. I've said enough for today. I'll get in trouble no doubt."
QPR have been busy in the transfer market in recent weeks, signing eight new players.
Rangers have made a slow start to the season, losing 5-0 at home to Swansea City and drawing 1-1 at Norwich City on Saturday.
(Editing by Tony Jimenez)


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Level 1 ASAP Programme is of 300 – 330 hours duration, out of which 180 hours are devoted to Foundation Course that contains modules on communication skills in English and information technology. The other 120-150 hours are devoted to the skill sector chosen by the student for specialization. The focus of the foundation course is to develop soft skills that are essential to work efficiently in a corporate environment.

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convert existing asp web site using asp + access 2000 database to php v4 + mysql v4
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Convert existing asp web site using microsoft access 2000 database
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php version 4 (generic php) web site using mysql version 4+ backend
Site consists of roughly 112 *.asp pages and various include files
43 *.asp pages connect to the database
16 *.asp pages contain - The remainder are post processing or reporting
3 *.asp pages contain email functions
2 *.html pages
(Note: These numbers were collected mechanically and may vary slightly)
All site pages must be converted to *.php extension regardless of static or dynamic nature
All site links must be replaced to reflect the new .php extension
All links to */[url removed, login to view] files must be replace with a just the directory */ (apache server defaults to [url removed, login to view])
Existing site integrity and security must be maintained during conversion to php
Convert database connections from asp ado+dsn to php+mysql direct connections
Conversion of the [url removed, login to view] file to [url removed, login to view] is also required, maintaining single point definitions of site parameters such as database host, username and passwords
Most of the work can be performed with global search and replace. However, the database calls will need to be reviewed individually. Displayed time and data fields will also need to be formatted before presentation.
Supplied Resources:
We will provide a zip file containing the complete asp web site and a copy of the Microsoft access 2000 database to the winning freelancer.
Instructions and basic assistance will also be provided to localize the [url removed, login to view] file and dsn requirements.
Finished site conversion must be 100% working and fully function. The replacement php site will be verified side by side against the original asp code by our QA team before payment is authorized. No exceptions.
A working demonstration of the php+mysql web site, receipt of all source code and mysql database export/import scripts is required prior to payment. We will be using the escrow account to ensure both parties are protected.
There will be no payment for partial, incomplete or code and database work which does not satisfy the specified project requirements.
Final Notes:
This is a proof of concept project on getafreelancer to see if we can work with members of the site on future projects. We pass on numerous smaller projects which could be outsourced here if we find the right partner to work with.
Our team understands the various technologies involved in this project and can provide technical answers to questions. We are not looking for a partner to hold our hand. We want to deal with a company that can simply take care of business for us with minimal oversight.
This project requires someone with high attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks. This is not a creativity project - Hence the low price offering.
The asp web site is not currently available on the public Internet. For final bidding candidates we can supply sample source of a few pages.
This project has received a lot of cut-n-paste responses so far. We are reviewing every response but give more credit to responses that reflect the requirements of this project and provide examples of similar work.
We are also willing to consider service providers with limited or no feedback at the right price point. Experience, communication skills, work history and price will all be taken into consideration.
If you are bidding on this project, please include the location of your company and the location of our primary project contact.
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Jacksonville Family Photographer-in studio and on location
Christy and her team photographs pets and families in our Jax Studio, but we also travel to St. Augustine, Amelia Island and the beaches.
Jacksonville Newborn Photographer-as seen on buzzfeed
I do newborn photography in my large and spacious studio, conveniently located at Chaffee and 10. I have 100s of outfits and props to match whatever theme or look you are going for.
Headshot and Corporate Photography
For headshot portraits I create images in studio or at the business. Each one is custom designed around the client's needs. I have travelled all over to photograph 1,500 employees for one company to just a single executive portrait in our studio. I have backgrounds in different colors and can also use your location as the backdrop.
Studio & On Location Photography
Why us?
To start, personality & quality. We are dedicated to providing you a friendly and custom experience.
Huge Disney fan? No problem, we have handmade custom props for some of our clients to help make their session extra special.
Your little one need a gorgeous dress for her session? No problem, our studio has girl clothing for newborn up to about age 12. We buy dresses from some of the most exclusive stores and have it shipped in for your little princess. We have some cute little outfits for boys as well, and our closet is always growing.
Most importantly, we won't leave you hanging with a CD of digital images that never get printed from or get lost or broken. We can show you YOUR portraits on a digital photo of YOUR wall so you can see, before you buy, how they will look and be able to figure out what sizes work the best for you.
Our clients always praise our process and how easy it is to have us there to help them pick out their favorites and choose the right ones for canvases and framed heirlooms their family will love for generations.
Christy Whitehead Photography is a full service studio located on Jacksonville's Westside, next to the Cracker Barrel at Chaffee & 10.
We provide photography in studio and on location and shoot regularly at the beach, St. Augustine, Fernandina, Amelia Island and beyond.
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If you're looking for a Jacksonville newborn and baby photographer to photograph your pregnancy, newborn session, milestone session or cake smash session, check out our Watch Me Grow plans.
If you are looking for a Jacksonville family photographer, we photograph families large and small for annual portraits or big get togethers like at the holidays or for a family reunion.
We believe pets are a member of the family and completely understand if you would like to have them as part of your portrait session. Cats, dogs, heck even feathered or scaley family members are welcome, as long as they aren't aggressive!
Are you a new business and need help getting started? Maybe you need help getting your thoughts in order about your brand? Christy can help.
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Seeking Professional Expats to join our company (Ho Chi Minh City)
Established in Protected content privately owned, we specialize in providing planning and investment advisory services for the expatriate community worldwide with 72 offices around the globe. We are currently looking to expand our office in Ho Chi Minh City and are consequently seeking professional expatriates to join our company.
The deVere Group is already one of the most respected and revered wealth management businesses in the world and we have the potential for further significant growth. We recognise that to achieve this growth, we need to recruit and retain the very best professionals.
This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates who wish to pursue a new career challenge or are looking to apply their already acquired skills.
As a company we will provide all the training and guidance needed to ensure that we maintain our reputation as the world's largest independent financial consultancy. We achieve this through an initial 4 day training course concluded by an examination and on-going training with our regional manager, as well as financial institutions such a Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan. Guidance will also be given towards completing the internationally recognised financial qualification, CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment).
The job role itself:
As an International Financial Planning Consultant, you will provide advice to our clients, based on their personal financial goals. The role is focused on building relationships with potential and existing clients and will thus involve effective communication skills, excellent information gathering capabilities and ability to effectively find the right solution for our clients needs. An essential part of the tailored financial advice that you will be offering also entails making sure that clients benefit from your regular feedback.
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Who knew so many people know so little about Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo?
While the Cal Poly men's basketball team is making its magical run into the NCAA Tournament, a good many people around the nation, it seems, are still trying to figure out just who we are.
The result? Botched headlines, mispronounced names and general snarkiness — at least in March Madness circles — about this unfamiliar school from California's Central Coast.
On the radio, prominent ESPN talk show host Freddie Coleman confused the local university by saying it used to be called Cal Poly Pomona until the Pomona was dropped.
And during the live national broadcast of the Mustangs' first-round, 81-69 win Wednesday against Texas Southern, play-by-play caller Kevin Harlan pronounced it "San Louie Obispo."
That's, of course, a longtime pet peeve of many locals who commonly use the "San Louis Obispo" pronunciation.
Additionally, Los Angeles Times columnist Chris Dufresne recently highlighted a recent butchery of Cal Poly's name on the DirecTV channel guide of the Big West Conference final — as well as Cal State Northridge's.
The listing highlighted a game between "Cal Poly Pomona" versus "Cal Poly Northridge," according to Cal Poly guard Kyle Odister. It was a double whammy of a gaffe.
Even in California, San Luis Obispo apparently remains something of a mystery with a headline in Thursday's Modesto Bee crediting Poly's win Wednesday to its sister school down south.
Today, Mustangs fans will hope for a better showing from the national media and TV guide listings as the local team plays No. 1-seeded Wichita State in St. Louis at 4:10 p.m. The game will be broadcast on CBS.
Campus reaction
Cal Poly theater major Christina Garcia calls the mistakes "funny, but a little bit disrespectful."
"These guys are supposed to be professionals," Garcia said with a smile. "Get it right. And who's Cal Poly Pomona anyway? I don't know anything about those guys."
Cal Poly liberal studies major Dani Newton follows the team closely and plans to watch today's game versus Wichita State with her family. Newton calls the blunders "laughable."
"It's weird," Newton said. "You would think people would know, especially those credible people (in the media). It's funny. … But it will be good to put us on the map."
Newton's friend, Laura Olson, also a liberal studies major, was irked by the mix-ups as well, calling Cal Poly San Luis Obispo "the real Cal Poly."
"I think our sports are more prestigious," Olson said. "Our school is more prestigious. We're the real one."
National comments on Twitter have ranged from "Who the heck is Cal Poly?" to "How can Cal Poly make the tourney but (West Virginia University) who whoops up on ranked teams all year not?"
By the admission of even the most faithful of Cal Poly supporters, the Mustangs had an unlikely run to earn their berth in the NCAA.
They entered the Big West Conference Tournament with a 10-19 record before winning three straight games against higher-seeded teams.
The confusion with Cal Poly Pomona may come in part because the schools share in the construction of the annual Rose Parade float. The parade is televised throughout Southern California.
Also, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's mascot is the Mustangs, and Cal Poly Pomona's is the Broncos. Both schools use a horse logo.
The Cal Poly Pomona men's basketball program has been successful at the Division II level, winning the national championship in 2010.
Rising excitement
As the national recognition slowly takes shape, Mustangs fans are riding the wave. Cal Poly-related March Madness T-shirts in most sizes were sold out at the campus bookstore Thursday.
"I have never seen school spirit like this," Cal Poly student and bookstore employee Chanel Collom said. "We've seen so many people come in today buying sweatshirts and T-shirts."
Joshua Carroll Jacobson, owner of the embroidery shop J.Carroll in San Luis Obispo, scrambled to print 500 new green "March On" Cal Poly T-shirts on Thursday in preparation for Friday's game. He said he expects about 1,700 T-shirts related to Cal Poly's March Madness appearance to be sold by the end of the week.
"As Cal Poly was winning its game against Texas Southern, I took a chance and called my supplier to have him deliver 500 T-shirts by 11 a.m. Thursday," Jacobson said. "It was a risk, but there has been too much magic."
For Cal Poly student Monique Jennings, who normally isn't a big sports fan, the excitement has been contagious — media failures aside.
What would it mean if the Mustangs somehow were able to upset Wichita State to become the first No. 16 seed in the tournament to beat a No. 1?
"It will be a full-on party," Jennings said. "I can't even imagine all the celebration that would happen. … Everyone else's excitement is rubbing off on me."


text: 24 June 2011A cosmetic surgery application for the iPhone already used in America is soon to be made available in the UK. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr Jonathan Kaplan has invented BuildMyBod, an app that allows consumers to find cosmetic surgery clinics, plastic surgeons, and information and prices on a range of cosmetic surgery procedures. It also allows consumers to book appointments using their mobile phone.More than 25 plastic surgery clinics across America have signed up to the app, and Dr Kaplan believes that going global is the next logical step. �Global rollout of the BuildMyBod App was the natural progression after initial positive response from consumers and plastic surgeons in major cities across the United States, which included New Orleans, Miami, Santa Barbara, Phoenix, New York and the Carolinas,� said Dr Kaplan. The app is available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch and developers hope that a version that is compatible with Android devices will soon be available. Dr Kaplan added: �As the dramatic growth in the development of apps for the iPhone shows, people want the convenience of having information they can use to make important decisions on their phones. It seemed logical that being able to research cosmetic surgeons and procedures that way would be of real value to consumers and surgeons.�


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Fluorescent Pink Moonlight Gel Pen by Sakura
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The latest addition to the Gelly Roll® line, Moonlight is the most exciting. These new colors are bright on white paper and produce outstanding effects on quality black paper. Create fine lines on any artwork and leave a colorful mark that's uniquely your own!
- Fluorescent Moonlight colors can fade if exposed to direct sunlight
- Fluorescent colors glow under a black light (UL light)
- No feathering or bleed-through on most papers
- 0.3 mm fine line, 0.6 mm ball
- Not recommended for use on fabrics intended to be washed
- Not evaluated for cosmetic use on skin
- Meets ACMI non-toxicity standards
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SkyTrack™ is a complex system which covers a large range of company business from a one or more vehicles to managing entire fleets of vehicles. In every part the system is modular and can conform to all customer needs. The SkyTrack system can be implemented with the existing devices onto the vehicles and is easly to integrate with existing IT solutions.
|The main parts of the system are:
SkyTrack™ Mobile devices acquire all registered data from the vehicle and then send it to the system database. Besides acquiring vehicle position, velocity and direction, the device can acquire a range of other important informations such a driver identification, temperature, fuel consumeption and door status, etc.
SkyTrack™ Central stores and processes all data sent by Mobile devices to be displayed through the client applications for viewing. The SkyTrack Central can follow many thousands of vehicles and is possible to connect any numer of computers to it. The Central supports SkyTrack™ Data Communicators for direct link with the vehicle or Internet for GPRS data acquiring. More than one SkyTrack™ Central can be a part of one system.
SkyTrack™ aplication set gives full overview of the fleet state, interacts with the vehicles and with many accurate reports gives full business statistics and analytics. The system allows duly interventions and provides an easy way for decision making.
|SkyTrack™ Remote allow fleet overview from Handheld computers on current position and state of a vehicle and a possibility of interaction with the fleet.


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As a manager you are most likely juggling multiple responsibilities at once. In order to accomplish everything you have on your plate, you must identify those tasks which can be handled by others familiar with your work so you can focus on the more time-consuming and demanding responsibilities on your list. Trusting your direct reports and delegating some tasks to them is key to performing effectively as a manager and supports employee development. This course covers the best practices for planning delegation, including deciding what specific tasks to delegate, and identifying who you should delegate tasks to. Additionally, the course provides techniques for carrying through delegation, including providing your direct report with all the information they require to carry out the task. Finally, the course covers the importance of monitoring delegated tasks, including checking in and getting feedback on the tasks you delegate. Materials designed to support blended learning activities aligned with this course are available from the Resources Page.
All individuals in a management role at any level including supervisors, team leaders, professionals, departmental heads, directors, top management, and executives
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Saturday May 13th, 2017
Ray Day 5K
- When:
- Registration: 9:00 AM
- Run, Walk, Crawl: 10:00 AM
- Where:
- Hermann City Park – Pavilion across from Restrooms
- Packet Pickup – Friday, May 12th at 400 Market St. (Am. Fam. Office)
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Call 573-486-2127 if you have any questions
Wine For a Cure
- When:
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM @ OakGlenn Winery
- Where:
- Hermann Area Wineries – You will be also receiving a Goodie Bag for signing up with some souvenirs and gadgets for the day
- Kickoff – Oak Glenn Winery – tasting fee/entertainment charge included in package
- In Between – Hermannhoff – tasting fee included
- Wrap up – Adam Puchta – tasting fee/entertainment charge included in package – This year they will have the bistro open – with excellent food choices
- Trolley Pick-up
- Call Kevin at (636) 575-6920 and he will pick you up anywhere within the Hermann city limits
- $10 for the day
- Hermann Area Wineries – You will be also receiving a Goodie Bag for signing up with some souvenirs and gadgets for the day
Incorporating healthy eating and regular exercise has made a significant difference in my physical appearance but mostly, I feel better in my soul.
In order to empower more women and their families, I want to "run" along side them and encourage them. The Ray Day 5K was created to share a healthy experience with women in need of encouragement and education. The Wine for a Cure event seeks to celebrate that accomplishment.
Ray Day 5K
- Cost: $30 ($35 – day of event)
- Includes Ray Day 5K T-shirt
- Includes $5 in Hermann Bucks
- Event is a Run, Walk, or Crawl
- Signup Here
On May 13th, 2017, I will be ready to run with you in our 4th Annual Ray Day 5K. The cost for the 5K is $30 / person and includes a t-shirt, water, and snack or juice at the finish line, and $5 in Hermann Bucks to be used at almost all Hermann retail locations. This is a "Fun Run" event so numbers will not be provided, but unofficial time will be kept for those interested. Whether you walk, run or crawl, we encourage you to gather a team together and join in the event. If you don't want to go the full 5K, there will be a half-mile turnaround for those wanting a less strenuous morning in preparation for the event later in the day.
All of the money made will be used to support the mission of Just Call Me Ray and 50 % will also go to the Hermann Area Crusade Against Cancer.
Wine For a Cure
- Cost: $25
- Includes goodie bag
- Free tastings and tours at participating wineries
- Signup Here
Later that day, we will be celebrating at OakGlenn, Hermannhof and Adam Puchta Winery with the Wine for a Cure event. The cost for this part of the event will be $25 / person. This includes free tastings at OakGlenn, Hermannhof, and Adam Puchta, a commemorative cup and a wrist band. Entertainment will be provided at OakGlenn and Adam Puchta and food will also be available for purchase. We, also, highly recommend that you prepay $10 for a Hermann Trolley pass also. This will be utilized all day and the Trolley will take you to all the participating wineries.
If you are looking for a lodging location, please visit the Experience Hermann Lodging page and enter in the dates you plan to stay in Hermann.
There are many different ways for you to participate and I look forward to seeing you at both of these events. Please click here if you would like to VOLUNTEER for either or both events. Please fill out the following form and I will be in touch with you shortly.
Where does the money go?
50% of all proceeds from the May 13th event will go to The Hermann Area Crusade Against Cancer. The rest of the proceeds go to The Just Call Me Ray Foundation. The foundation is housed under The Hermann Community Foundation, a 501C3. The JCMR Foundation provides mammograms for women that do not have coverage, funding for MD Anderson Cancer Hospital for education and testing for Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma and support for Stage 4 young families afflicted with cancer.


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About Brand Momentum
We are a nationally integrated Sales, Marketing and Retail agency with headquarters in Toronto and Montreal. Brand Momentum delivers authentic and enduring human connections. Rooted in Goodness: the company is a three-time winner of Canada's top 100 Best Workplace® and one of Canada's top 500 fastest growing companies.
About Our Culture
Goodness is at the heart of everything we do. BMI is an enduring market leader in quality and innovation where employee and client aspirations are realized in a fun culture. We deliver on our promises to our clients and people; we will do it with a passionate and innovative approach providing flexibility and value … ALWAYS! We are all about integrity, respect, empowerment, commitment, fun, flexibility while being fiscally responsible
About the Position
Brand Momentum is presenting an exciting opportunity that is full of fun activations coming up for our client. These activations are throughout June onward.
It is a GREAT WAY TO MAKE EXTRA MONEY
Brand Momentum is presenting an opportunity that coming up for our client. These activations are throughout the year starting from June onward.
-Deliver Key Messages
-Create brand awareness and be a tasting representative (give samples) of the Alcohol brand.
Compensation: $20/ hr
Shifts: July 27 (3:45 pm to 8:15pm) and July 28, 2018 (12:45 pm to 6:15pm)
Locations: Beer store- Alliston
Training is online and is payed for - $15 dollars flat rate. (1 hour approximately)
REQUIREMENTS (Mandatory):
Smart serve
Need to be energetic, outgoing, bubbly, reliable – No experience required
HAVE A CAR mandatory – Having a motor-bike is fine. (Some assets to bring with you)


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Next we work on getting you targeted leads coming to your website and third, we keep tweaking your website so that more and more of these leads become your customers. In short, we will make you more money.
If you already have a website, we will do a complete audit of your site, and of your industry, and then provide you with a complete overhaul and online marketing plan. We love how you can measure your exact results, the return on your marketing dollar, yet we explain everything to you in a language that doesn't leave your eyes glazing over.
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After Lemont had beaten Wheaton Christian 70-59 Friday for the Lemont Class A regional championship, coach John Jones thought back to Thanksgiving. Lemont had begun Jones` 28th season as a high school coach with a 40-point loss to Bolingbrook and a 20-point loss to Marmion in the Bolingbrook tournament.
``Looks like it`s going to be a tough year,`` a cable TV interviewer said to Jones.
``I tell you, this is really crazy,`` Jones said Friday. ``I said `No, it`s not.` I said we were going to come back and win 16 games or more.``


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Jennifer Blood #7
- Story by
- Al Ewing
- Art by
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- Letters by
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- Cover by
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- Publisher
- Dynamite Entertainment
"Jennifer Blood" has been a taut splatter thriller about a lady slowly taking her personal revenge on a crime family. Garth Ennis spun this tale and with its general conclusion last issue he departed the scene. One might think the whole endeavor should thus be abandoned, and yet Al Ewing will quickly sew those lips shut. Ennis might have closed his part of the tale, but this issue shows exactly how bad events can spiral into worse.
Just because Jennifer gained some closure on certain events in her initial arc doesn't mean her double-life of slaying goombahs and wearing skintight leather won't come back to haunt her. This issue is a complete success in that it shows us a wider and new scope for the tale and presents tangents that are freshly interesting. If you liked the start of this book then there's every chance you should really stick with it as Ewing wants to keep you going.
The entire tale drops down a gear and we see more of Jennifer in the real life she often escaped and ignored. Now, she has nothing but all the time in the world for it. While she might have worked hard for this pedestrian existence to take center stage, the violence of her world isn't done blowing up around her. Our main character can not sleep thanks to the disfigured ghosts of slaughters past, and orbiting around her are a man who's prepared to sentence savage beatings for an 11 cent discrepancy and a nosy child who might ruin everything she's finally peacefully enjoying. Life is still a tough place.
Kewber Baal seems to really enjoy the intense moments of this book. Whenever someone loses an eye or ends up in a shallow ditch, the clarity of this brutality is scary. The worst on display gets the microscope and yet this means inversely the more placid panels have a propensity to feel average. Things aren't necessary bad — though a few facial features may change across a sequence — but the quiet isn't spectacular.
If you dug on the messed-up first arc of "Jennifer Blood," you should be very happy because the quality and insanity continues. Ewing comes on board and shows our titular heroine isn't just a one-trick pony. He doesn't try to replicate Ennis' run but instead builds gloriously up from it like an ambitious kid making a three story sandcastle with wi-fi and a car wash. The first arc was just the introduction, now we need to see Jennifer reap the blood she worked so hard to sew.


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YAKAWLANG, AFGHANISTAN - JUNE 10: Heavy equipment works along the still under construction Bamiyan-Yakawlang road June 10, 2011 in Yakawlang, Afghanistan. The 69 Million US$ project is supported by the Government of Japan and World Bank. The 90K road project was started three years ago and is slated to be finished within another year. This new road means faster travel from Bamiyan to Afghanistan's only national park, Band-e-Amir. This is in of the safest parts of the country and the hope is to expand tourism in the region. (Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images)
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This small Mahalaxmi Mantra comprising of 6 Root Mantra is to be chanted 1100 times daily, using a Laxmi Mala; comprising of Lotus Seeds. The Mantra Sadhana is long tern and can be continued for ever.
The Sadhana can be commenced on any aspicious Hindu festival like Diwali. Navratri or Makar Sankranti. Cleanliness and Hygiene are a must for this Sadhana. Ladies should discontinue the Chanting during their monthly periods.
|Akshaya Bhandar Mahalaxmi Mantra
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Vintage Las Vegas has a few telltales to help pinpoint the date of this photo of the Pioneer Club on Fremont Street, including the absense of the Las Vegas Club next door and of the Westerner, which would replace it in 1951. We also know that this photo pre-dates 1951 because that was the year the Pioneer Club erected the iconic Vegas Vic cowboys sign. The latter is still around – now part of the Fremont Street Experience – while the club itself is no longer. What do you see on the streets around it?
I see the front of a Packard and its Cormorant coming into the picture on the left edge.
Hi CrownCoupeSixtyFour, I see the '48-'50 Packard, but you must have the "Binford 9000" computer, as I can't make out the cormorant.
I like the 47 Cadillac parked on the left side of the building and the GMC with the boat and camper.
HEY CP, welcome back, hope someone didn't tick you off!
Hello Howard,
I have been busy working on a few projects.
Glad to know I was missed.
Looks like we have what I think is a 46 Olds at the right side corner in front of theBuick (?)
well,I'm going to have to rent "back to the future" and take copious note's.
……France's Claude Neon organization made it's first US sale to a Packard dealer in LA in 1923, but their Las Vegas rep must have broken every company sales record worldwide by 1950.
……must be winter, don't see those canvas water bags on any front bumpers……great photo, but it probably brings back some financially painful memories for a few of the older guys….
no VWs today so i will take the gmc pickup.
That's a great one, Daniel! Yeah, this view couldn't look any more different today than it did in this photo.
There really isn't even a street view of this now because of the canopy over the street.
And, just for the plain ol' Vegas cool factor:
Speaking of Las Vegas, next weekend, for us drag racing fans, are the Summit Nationals at "The Strip". Always plenty of action at the Strip, set your DVR's( if applicable, not me, sadly)to ESPN2, the 29th@ 8pm and the 30th@ 11pm ET, if it isn't delayed by "The Crochet Nationals" or something weird. GO FORCE!!!!
Force story for you, Howard. When I used to fly between Phoenix and Ontario, CA a lot, I'd see Force on the plane from time to time. You'd like to think he'd bury his nose in National Dragster or Hot Rod, but that day he was reading the Star.
49 Plymouth, 49 Buick, 49/50 Lincoln, Checker (?) cab, 46/48 Chrysler, 46 Oldsmobile. Quite a variety.
Only post WWII need apply. Well maybe one that is not.
What time of the day is it! Early Morning or Earlying Evening! Beautiful Neon Signs!
Hi Paul, ain't never been, but from what I hear, it doesn't matter.
From right to left it looks to me like:
'47/'48 Ford (Far right)
'49 Buick (Sedanette?),
GMC pickup with cap and boat,
'49 Buick (Convertible?)
'47/'48 Olds
Could the cab be an early '40s Packard by chance?
'46-'48 Chrysler or possibly a Desoto,
'49/'50 Lincoln Cosmopolitan,
'47/'48 Ford?
'49 Plymouth
'47/'48 Cadillac Sixty Special?
Unknown late '40s fastback
'47/'48 Ford cab waiting on the far left for the Cormorant on the hood of the '47-'50 Packard to fly by.
I'll take the 46/48 Chrysler!
Vegas….in 1950. Never have been there.
We did have a cushion in the living room in the 1950's, that was embossed with the following…" Reno…biggest little city in the world ! "
Nobody shoving handbills on you, no beggars, no water peddlers, streets are clean, neon is in its infancy. Mafia did a better job of running Vegas then than the politicos do now.


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In the meantime, take a look at a list of this week's high-profile new releases on DVD:
- Battleship (Universal Studios Home Entertainment)
The One-Liner: Peter Berg's big stumble as a blockbuster helmer fails to breathe life into the popular board game.
Picture Perfect? Remarkably, yes – no matter what you think of the story and the performers trying to make it interesting, the image and audio quality is impeccable.
What Else Is There? A picture-in-picture commentary track hosted by Berg provides the most behind-the-scenes information, but there's also previsualization footage of an alternate ending and a tour of the USS Missouri for folks who were worried that the filmmakers didn't do their research when it came to military protocol withy regards to extraterrestrial invasions.
How Bad Do You Want It? It's worth a weekend rental, but it's not a movie you'll likely want to revisit repeatedly.
- The Five-Year Engagement (Universal Studios Home Entertainment)
The One-Liner:Forgetting Sarah Marshall collaborators Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller re-team for this rom-com about a couple dealing with the delay of their impending nuptials.
Picture Perfect? Not quite but it looks very good – the images are detailed without sacrificing softness, color and the brightness is consistent and vivid.
What Else Is There? A commentary track by Stoller and Segel, 45 minutes (!) of deleted scenes, another 45 minutes of extended/ alternate scenes, and a line-o-rama featurette still don't completely describe all of the bonus content in this set.
How Bad Do You Want It? It would take a week just to get through all of the extras, but this winning comedy only appreciates on multiple viewings.
- The Pirates! Band of Misfits (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
The One-Liner: As hand-drawn animation dries up into almost nothingness, Sony Pictures banked on an even more minimized method of animation for this rousing adventure available in 2- and 3D.
Picture Perfect? In 2D it looks gorgeous, but in three dimensions the film loses some of its oomph, primarily thanks to modest or underwhelming stereoscopic effects.
What Else Is There? A commentary track from director Peter Lord, an interactive game, a 20-minute featurette about stop-motion animation, and a behind-the-scenes featurette on the staging of the Bath Chase Sequence all flesh out this film's 3D world.
How Bad Do You Want It? If you're a fan of stop-motion animation, this one's a must-have.
- Think Like a Man (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
The One-Liner: This adaptation of Steve Harvey's comical self-help book manages to be remarkably charming as a winning ensemble cast earns the audience's affection with their familiar romantic peccadilloes.
Picture Perfect? All-around good, thanks to a faithful transfer of digital cinematography that makes the actors and their locations look gorgeous.
What Else Is There? Deleted scenes, a gag reel, an interview with Steve Harvey and a collection of featurettes offers alternately serious and silly observations about male-female relationships.
How Bad Do You Want It? Perhaps unsurprisingly, it would be great for date night, but there's not much need to keep it around for long-term pointers.
- The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Third Season (Warner Home Video)
The One-Liner: The soapy bloodsucker series comes to home video in a new set, offering fans another chance to salivate over its sexy stars.
Picture Perfect? Solid presentation preserves the show's moody visuals, but there's nothing here that's going to replace your favorite reference disc.
What Else Is There? A collection of unaired scenes, a featurette about "Stefan's Descent Into Darkness," and an examination of the history of vampires offers a few more drops of information for fans.
How Bad Do You Want It? If you're a fan, it's the week's No. 1 pick. But if not, it might be best to catch a rerun or two before committing to a whole season.


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Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York castmembers Ramona Singer, LuAnn de Lesseps, Sonja Morgan, Carole Radziwill, Heather Thomson and Aviva Drescher reunited and rehashed the fun, fights and feuds with host Andy Cohen. Part 1 of the special didn't disappoint with the St. Barths trip-from-hell at the center of discussion.
Here are some of the top bombshell moments of the night.
Don't talk about Harry: All season long, Harry, Aviva's ex, seemed to be a special guest star of the series without having made an appearance until later in the season! Harry was a hot topic for discussion, even though Mrs. Drescher didn't want the ladies, especially Sonja, to discuss him. "Ramonja," along with LuAnn, fired back that Aviva was always the one who brought him up! According to the ladies, it was all about Aviva's lawsuit against Harry. Oh Aviva…
The great St. Barths blowup:It was the argument heard around the world. Aviva lashing out at "Ramonja" for not being grateful about her traveling to the island, amid crippling phobias, was one of the season's biggest sticking points. Ramona and Sonja haven't forgiven Viv's dig that they were "white trash."
The BFF's still weren't buying her apology, and stated everything had been cool before LuAnn decided to throw them under the bus. Heather chimed in with what she saw: The ladies were joking about not wanting Reid around. Even with video footage and Carole and Heather backing "Ramonja," Aviva clearly didn't want to believe any of it and stuck to her story.
The Countess versus The Princess: The royals by marriage seemed over each other, especially after LuAnn's game of one-upmanship with Carole. Carole's diss about the Countess asking her designer friend for something to wear was also an issue. After seeing Carole's confessionals, LuAnn became even less forgiving. When grilled by The Countess, Carole remarked she was being funny and not dissing her. LuAnn retorted that she should say it to her face and not behind her back. Um, don't they all snark about each other during confessionals?
Heather and Ramona reunite:As the season ended, it appeared Heather and Ramona were on the outs. However, after having a nice heart-to-heart they realized how similar they were. Heather and Ramona decided to bury the hatchet — and not in anyone's back for a change!
Ramona cracks: The no-nonsense businesswoman broke down when the show rehashed her feud with Aviva. Ramona admitted that, although she acts tough, she had been devastated by Aviva's verbal assault. Even big girls cry, Aviva!
Buzz Moments
OMG!: Princess Carole fighting back! All season she's been quiet with the ladies and their feuds, but not anymore.
Thank you, TV gods.: Heather calling out LuAnn for not liking the answers that are given when someone is asked a question about her. You're not always going to like the answers, Countess, deal with it.
Awk-ward: Aviva's explanation over her phobias being traced to losing her leg. The ladies looked like they wanted to hear anything but that.
Hotness: The housewives wardrobe at the reunion. Very elegant without being over the top.
Fab-u-lous: Having the show at the Museum of Finance. So New York.
Can. Not. Wait.: LuAnn to face the music about what really happened in St. Barths with Tomas.
Celebuzz Meter (1-10): 8
Should Ramonja forgive Aviva? Was Carole being fake with the ladies? Tell us in the comments.
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If you've been around First Pres for a long time, you know we have supported Kemmerer Village for a long time. If you've been around First Pres during the Christmas season, you know we've responded very generously with gifts for an increasing number of kids at Kemmerer Village. Otherwise, many of us don't know a lot about Kemmerer Village - what it is, what it does, who it serves, etc.
Kemmerer Village is a Presbyterian Child Care Agency whose mission is to minister to children and families who face stress and turmoil in their lives. Kemmerer's dedicated staff operates under the conviction that each and every contact with a child consists of showing the child respect, positive regard and to instill dignity. Join us in the Great Hall at 9:45 on Sunday, April 23 to learn more about Kemmerer Village when a representative from Kemmerer spends the morning with us and leads the adult education time.
As an added bonus, our Deacons are providing baked goods that morning. Grab a goodie and head for the Great Hall for a great learning opportunity. The Kemmerer representative also will present a "Minute for Mission" in each worship service that day.


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WP: Who has the honor to speak with us? State your name, rank, and occupation!
I'm Eric Lempel, and I'm the director of PlayStation Network operations and strategic planning.
WP: The PSN and downloadable content have been around quite a while for the PS3, but bringing it to the PSP is still new. What kind of undertaking was it to convert PSP games into a downloadable format, since the PSPgo doesn't have a UMD slot?
EL: It's actually a pretty big undertaking. As you know, the PSP itself has been around for a number of years, but the team and I sent through the process of converting over a bunch of PSP UMD titles to digital so that we could have as much as possible available for the PSPgo and the regular PSP. We already had a number of digitized PSP UMD titles on the Network, but we wanted as many as possible for the PSPgo launch.
WP: What does it take to digitize a title? From a layperson's standpoint, you make the hardware and you make the software, so why can't you just click on Save As?
EL: It's kind of a long process. It's a little more involved than that. There's a lot of testing that comes into play. We have to make sure that it works right. It's got to go through a very long pipeline to actually get up on the store and priced and working correctly. It's a pretty involved process. At the same time, aside from just the technical process, we have to make sure that all of this stuff is approved to be distributed digitally. When the PSP first came out and everything was on disc, a lot of those rights weren't secured, so some of the challenges that we've had was to make sure that we got the rights to titles in the digital format.
WP: You're saying that even though a publisher may be able to sell a game on a disc, it may not have the rights to do it as a digital download?
EL: Exactly. There are a lot of different complicated things that go into legal agreements and publisher agreements, and we work with a wide variety of third-party publishers, and all of those agreements are different because essentially, they handled their own agreements with their own developers, and in some cases, we just legally can't get the rights to put something on the Network digitally.
WP: What about downloading direct to PSP? In the past, the PSP has been side-loaded, meaning you download it to your PS3 and then load it on your PSP. Are we going to avoid the PS3 middle step in the future?
EL: Actually, that's not the case. With all the PSPs that exist today, from the PSP 1000 to the PSP 3000, and of course PSPgo, we launched the PlayStation Store for the PSP in 2007. This year, we introduced the video store as well, so now you can access the store natively on the PSP and download directly to the device. If you can't get a Wi-Fi hotspot, you can also download to your PC, tether the device, and side-load. You don't necessarily need a PS3 to get content onto a PSP.
WP: Sweet! You talked about the video store. One of the things that we know is that the new PSP firmware has hooks for talking about game rentals. Is that something that we're going to see on PSN in the future?
EL: It's something that we've considered and thought about, but it's not something that we're currently rolling out.
WP: In theory, what would be involved with something like that? Is it a rights issue again, or is it more involved?
EL: It would essentially be another business, so we'd have to set up the user experience, the rights issues, the usage rights, so there's a lot that would have to go into that.
WP: From a software interface, the XrossMediaBar and the whole UI that has evolved into the PlayStation Network actually started out on the PS2-based PSX. How did the XMB interface affect the design of the PSN interface and how you present the information to the player?
EL: The XrossMediaBar is actually an Emmy Award-winning UI, and we do a ton of testing on everything we roll out, and we found that users really like the XMB. It's easy to find things, it's easy to understand once you play around with it for a couple of minutes, so it was a logical step for us to bring it over to the PSP and then the PS3.
WP: Back to the PlayStation Store, what defines a mini versus a full game?
EL: The idea behind minis was to get a lot of new developers on to PSP. The first step was reducing the price of the hardware development tools, and we did that at E3, and we brought the price down significantly so that smaller and new developers could easily get into PSP and start developing. The other part is making it easy for them to submit content to our pipeline, so we've adjusted that criteria and made it a little easier. As long as they fit within the minis criteria, they can get a piece of content up on the PSP.
WP: Speaking of independent developers, Microsoft has the Xbox 360 and Live Arcade, and it also has XNA, which allows independent developers to create content for the 360, and it's been really popular. Sony actually kicked that off back in the PlayStation 1 days with the Net Yaroze. Now that you've got minis on PSN, are there any plans to open up something like Microsoft's XNA? It would be an independent version of the mini, where Joe Shmoe has a great idea and wants to get it on PSN.
EL: It's not something we're doing today. We've always looked at our models in the past and we've evolved them, so it could be something we look at in the future, but right now, you have to be a professional developer to some degree to use the tools and get the content on PSN.
WP: Is there anything about PSN or the PSPgo that we haven't talked about that you wanted to add?
EL: Well, the great thing is that we launched a couple of new services with PSPgo. You mentioned minis. We'll also have a digital comic service later this year, and we have another application called SensMe. It's a new way to manage and use your music on the PSP, so typical with the other PSP models, we're going to continue to evolve the unit through firmware updates and add a whole bunch of new features and improve on features that already exist.
WP: Last but not least, what PSP mini has been taking all of your free time lately?
EL: I've actually been playing Fieldrunners quite a bit. It's a great game. I've been enjoying that, and for the first time on the PSP, I tried out Tetris. I've always loved Tetris, and it's great to have that on the PSP.
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This year, Kendall Kullman suggested we write about Happy Cats Haven, a young nonprofit on 21st Street. We said it sounded great, Kendall wrote up a little something for our "Services" section ... and then we failed to include it in today's print edition.
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By the time fire crews arrived on scene four minutes later, a bystander had pulled the pickup truck's male driver from the "fully involved" vehicle, East Syracuse Fire Lt. Nathan Baker said.
The man was transported to a hospital by EAVES Ambulance with serious injuries, Baker said.
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The truck appears only on weekends between on Columbia Road in Washington DC's Adams Morgan, between 16th and 17th (Map). The menu claims an extensive selection of dishes, but it is a lie: they only have tacos.
For a comprehensive list of other taco truck reviews (especially in LA), check out Bandini's Taco Hunt.
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Dear Delilah,
Between the holiday celebrations last weekend and your Aunt Nay-Nay's wedding this weekend, we are in the midst of what is by far the busiest 10 days we've had in your life. Overall, you've been handling it flawlessly. Your routine has been re-arranged and interrupted on a near daily basis. We've needed to get ready for a church service, keep you up way past your bed time opening gifts at Grandma Bev & Grandpa Rudy's, travel to Grandma Laurel & Grandpa Bruce's, travel back home again, and decorate a reception hall. Today you'll go visit Daddy at work for an hour while I get my split-ends and eyebrows tamed. (Should I admit that I have a mustache on the wide open Internet? I guess I just did, huh?) Tomorrow there will be a rehearsal and another "up past your bedtime" night at Grandma Bev's.
Then Friday, which stands to be the busiest of them all, I am certain you will be the most precious and adorable little flower girl who was ever pulled down an aisle. If we can get you to keep your headband on. And not throw your pretty little flower girl ring I made for you. And keep you in the wagon while you make your way down the aisle. Thankfully, you quite like your wagon:
I couldn't be prouder or more impressed with how you've handled all the chaos so far. You've napped earlier and later than usual with little fuss. You've willingly gone into the arms of virtual strangers so I could free up my hands for things needing done. You've smiled and babbled and kissed and hugged and remained calm and pleasant through it all.
Honestly, you're handling it all better than your mama! I've succumbed a bit to the stress. I've lost some patience. I've lost some sleep, despite the fact that you've been sleeping better than ever. I've been sucking down coffee like it's going out of style. As I write this, you're taking a (far earlier than normal, since I have that mustache to take care of) nap while I sip a cup of the chocolate raspberry coffee that your Grandma Laurel sent with us. Thank goodness I heard her offer it, because your father's reaction to chocolate raspberry coffee was "Ewwww, GROSS".
Your slightly shorter fuse these days is noticeable only to me and your father. Your tiny bit of extra clinginess is mistaken for extra snuggles and warmly welcomed. The only real problem, and yes, I'm going there, is that you've been a bit backed up. I think I've managed to avoid discussing your poop until just now. I think that makes this officially a "mommy blog" as of this moment. I won't go into much detail, except to say that you've had a rough go of it (HA HA HA!). I came home from the store yesterday armed with apple juice, prune juice, apricots, pears, and pureed prunes. You want nothing to do with any of it. You want your bananas and cheese, darn it!
Dear girl, if we're going to keep up your pleasant demeanor over the course of the next few chaotic days, we need to get things moving smoothly (HA HA HA!). Eat the prunes, sweetie. Eat the prunes. You'll be glad you did.
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April 8, 2014
History of a Thriving Codebase
by Brett Chalupa
We follow best practices like test driven development with the hope of minimizing bugs and making our applications easier to work with over time. These techniques will take us far, but why should we limit our efforts to just the code we write? In this talk we will explore how the history of a codebase affects the live's of the developers working on it. We will dig into manipulating a codebase to create an effective history through writing wonderful commit messages, creating topic branches and rebasing commits. Let's explore how we can make life a bit more manageable in the fast moving world of software development.
Ruby on Robots
by Ron Evans, Adrian Zankich
Introducing Artoo (http://artoo.io), a new robotics framework written in Ruby. Artoo can communicate with many different kinds of hardware devices, and integrate them together. With surprisingly few lines of code, you can write interesting applications that tie together Arduinos, ARDrones, Spheros, and more... even all at the same time! Artoo is based on Celluloid, giving it the ability to support the levels of concurrency that are required for industrial-strength robotic applications. Artoo has a built in API-server, debugging console, and even shows you how to do Test-Driven Robotics (TDR).


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The NX-3300E is a UHF digital two way radio from Kenwood. Versatile in supporting both NXDN and DMR protocols alongside having the capability of mixed digital and analogue operation. This version of the radio has a full keypad and display.
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The NX-3300E is a UHF digital two way radio from Kenwood. A compact yet durable radio, the NX-3300E is built to IP67 rating, this ensures the radio has a full Ingres protection against dust whilst also being submergible in 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Supporting both MXDN and DMR digital protocols, the NX-3300E is capable of performing both mixed digital and FM analogue operation protocols. This model of the NX-3300 has a display and full key pad, although other variations with a display and partial keypad and one with just a simple black box design are available.
Packed full of features, the NX-3300E is designed with improved efficiency and worker safety in mind. 23 Programmable function keys allow for the customization of the radio to the users needs, with important functions being easily accessible when needed. Emergency functions such as a call function and key allow for fast response in specific situations, whilst a transmit interrupt allows for all ongoing communications to be interrupted when an important message needs to be portrayed. The NX-3300E has both Lone Worker and Man Down functions, these helping to ensure worker safety through monitoring the activity levels and orientation of the radio, helping to notify other radio users should an issue occur. GPS can work in connection with these features, helping to quickly locate the operative having issues, also helping to improve efficiency of the workforce by monitoring regular routes and patterns.
The Kenwood NX-3300E has a 7-colour light bar indicator on the top panel, flashing different colours to notify the user of incoming calls from differing channels. Built to military standards (MIL-STD-810 C/D/E/F/G) the radio is fit for purpose in a variety of environmental conditions, continuing to operate seamlessly from as low as -30°C through to 50°C. The NX-3300E is the Kenwood 14-Pin variant of this radio, with a 2-Pin connector also being available in the NX3320E. The radio comes as standard with a KNB-55L 1480mAh Li-Ion battery, belt clip and antenna with the charger being available as a separate purchase.
Basic Privacy uses a fixed "key" which is set when the radio is programmed, of which there are 255 possible "keys". Whilst this level of privacy is technically basic encryption, it's nevertheless relatively insecure. Comparable to analogue 'inversion' scrambling, it will prevent the 'casual' listener from hearing anything, but does not guarantee against eavesdropping.
Basic Digital Privacy is built-in to the Kenwood NX-3300E.
Channel scanning enables the user to monitor a number of channels and respond when a transmission comes through. The scan feature can usually be programmed to include or exclude channels from the scan. Scanning fewer channels makes the scan faster.
A common example is when there is a private channel and community channel programmed. This is usually the case for a shop which is a member of the local business crime reduction (or shop-watch / pub-watch) scheme. The radio would "scan", or alternate between, both channels. Normally, they might only use channel 1 for their own private use within the organisation. But when a transmission (or call) comes through on the local business crime reduction (or shop-watch) scheme channel becomes active. Then within a few seconds the radio would revert back to it's original channel 1.
Digital hybrid radios can usually scan either or both digital and analogue channels simultaneously. This allows for an extremely flexible scan facility where the user can monitor many channels across both analogue and digital modes.
Channel Scanning is built-in to the Kenwood NX-3300E.
TDMA is a technology that allows several users to share the same frequency channel by dividing the signal into different time slots. With DMR this is two time slots to every 12.5KHz frequency channel allocation. Before DMR every 12.5KHz frequency allocation could carry just one broadcast of RF traffic. Now with DMR 12.5KHz bandwidth allows two voice channels. See the video below for an explanation on how this works.
DMR TDMA is built-in feature to the Kenwood NX-3300E.
Man Down provides remote monitoring of workers by detecting if their radio is upright, or if the radio is on it's side assumes there may be a problem. Radios which support Man Down are fitted with an accelerometer (or similar device) which allows them to detect the orientation of the radio. If somebody slips or falls, they are likely to be on their side, Man Down will automatically detect this, activate and transmit an alert to call for help from a supervisor or other team members. This works is almost the same way as your smart phone which knows if you have it positioned portrait mode or landscape mode. See this video below to see how the a works.
The science which allows man-down to work is almost the same way as your smart phone which knows if you have it positioned portrait mode or landscape mode. See this video below to see how the a works.
Man Down is built-in to the Kenwood NX-3300E.
Lone Worker is a feature found on many two way radios where it's able to send a pre-determined signal, for example a distress call or alarm, to other radios in range, Lone Worker requires some type of interaction from the radio user after a period of radio inactivity. An example of this is the radio can be set to require the radio operator to interact with his or her radio once every 30 minutes. If they fail to do so, their radio will start making an audible sound. If there is still no interaction with his or her radio within 1 further minute, a alarm will sound to other team members to tell them a team member is not responding to Lone Worker. The supervisor can then dispatch another team member to the non-reponsive team member's last known location to offer assistance.
Lone Worker is built-in to the Kenwood NX-3300E.
Bluetooth conectivity allows audio accessories to be connected to the radio wirelessly. Most manufacturers offer Bluetooth earpieces whcih are only suitable for their products. This is because they generally only want you to choose their accessories, but also because of the different ways their radios work.
Bluetooth is built-in to the Kenwood NX-3300E.
GPS (global positioning system) is a mechanism which a device can use a number of in-range satellites to trangulate it's position and transmit that position back to the repeater or base station. This enables the supervisor to more effectively manage team members by knowing their current location.
For more information on GPS, download this Motorola GPS information sheet.
GPS is designed for outdoor tracking. See "Indoor tracking" for indoor solutions.
GPS is built-in to the Kenwood NX-3300E.
Voice activation, commonly refered to as VOX, allows the user to initiate the radio to transmit, simply by using their voice. Some radios only allow VOX capability via an external audio accessory such as an earpiece or headset which is VOX-enabled or has a VOX button.
There are two possible ways of enabling voice activation (VOX). The first is that we can program a VOX-enable / VOX disable button on the radio. The other option is that we supply an audio accessory, an earpiece or headset, that has a VOX button. Contact us for more information about this.
There may be programming required to activate VOX on your radio. In any event, please talk to our knowledgeable staff and we will be able to offer advice on VOX activation.
VOX Voice Activation is built-in to the Kenwood NX-3300E.
All licensed radios require a licence issued by Ofcom. Radiotronics can facilitate that and make the application on your behalf. Below are the licence options.
Here are just some of the accessories available for the Kenwood NX-3300E. For the full list of accessories, pleae see our dedicated Kenwood NX-3300E accessories category.
Kenwood KSC-25 is a rapid charger for various Kenwood radios and batteries.
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The Sports Xchange
NFL Team Report - Jacksonville Jaguars - INSIDE SLANT
What to do with Chad Henne? What to do with Blaine Gabbert? What to do with the quarterback spot in general?
The Sports Xchange
NFL Team Report - Jacksonville Jaguars - INSIDE SLANT
What to do with Chad Henne? What to do with Blaine Gabbert? What to do with the quarterback spot in general?
Three key questions that the Jacksonville Jaguars face as an organization during the offseason. It's tough to answer any one question without having a ready answer for the other two. All three are intertwined to a certain degree, with two of the three somewhat out of the Jaguars control.
Breaking down the three:
Henne: He's a free agent so the Jaguars aren't sure if he'll be back. As of today, nearly four months before the college draft, yes, the Jaguars would like to re-sign him. It's not that Henne was overwhelming in the 13 games that he started, which included the final 11 of the season. Granted, he did become just the third quarterback in franchise history to throw for more than 3,000 yards (3,241), but he had more interceptions than touchdowns (14-13), had a yards per attempt of just 6.4, was sacked 38 times and finished with a pedestrian-like passer rating of 76.5. But as of this moment, he's the best that the Jaguars still have access to.
Gabbert has one year remaining on his rookie contract, one that he's been largely overpaid compared to what he's delivered on the field. The starting job was Gabbert's to lose entering training camp in August. Sure enough, Gabbert lost it. Several injuries enabled Henne to step in as the starter, and while he failed to guide the team to a win until the ninth game, by then he was entrenched as the starter.
So what do the Jaguars do with Gabbert? Reports had it they would take a late-round draft pick for him just to get something back on the former No. 10 overall pick of the 2011 draft. The Jaguars are hesitant to do anything with Gabbert until they know where they are with Henne. If the latter signs elsewhere, the Jaguars don't want to be left without their first- or second-stringers.
Which leads to the third question; the quarterback position in general. If Jacksonville knew it would draft a quarterback with its pick at No. 3, they could then afford to lose either Henne or Gabbert, but not necessarily both. Henne would be the more reliable backup and could even be the starter for the first part of the season. If Henne were to leave and sign with another team, the Jaguars would likely sit tight with Gabbert, asking him to once again serve as a backup and to help mentor the newbie quarterback. One thing Gabbert wasn't in his backup role in 2013 was a distraction. He remained positive and upbeat and still prepared himself every week as if he might get the starting call.
As general manager Dave Caldwell said at the end of the season, there was no downside in keeping Gabbert as a backup.
"At the very least, he's a very good backup and he's under contract, so there's no reason why not to keep him here," Caldwell said.
What the Jaguars will have to determine in the months ahead of the draft, is whether there is someone in the college ranks that they feel could lead the franchise to playoff contention within a year or two and do it on a regular basis after that. The club thought they had such a person in Gabbert, but it hasn't worked out that way for the past three years.
Caldwell wouldn't tip his hand as to how far he's leaning on drafting a quarterback with the third overall selection of this year's draft.
"We're not sure exactly who's going to be available in this class; there's still a handful of unknowns," he said. "And then there's a lot of evaluation that has to take place by Gus (head coach Gus Bradley), our position coaches, our scouts and our pro department. So I would prefer to reserve judgment on that until a later date."
Once that date comes, and Caldwell issues the first answer as to what the status is with the team in pursuing a quarterback in the first round of the draft, the answers to Henne and Gabbert's status with the team can also be answered. Until then, everything is in flux, including the future of Henne and Gabbert as Jaguars players.
NFL Team Report - Jacksonville Jaguars - NOTES, QUOTES
--Having your coaching staff be utilized in the Senior Bowl is the proverbial good news/bad news situation. The good news is that it allows your entire staff extra time to evaluate some of the top talent that will be available in the upcoming college draft.
The bad news of course, is that it's an indication you were among the worst NFL teams in the season just completed. The NFL awards the coaching spots to the two teams with the highest upcoming draft picks, providing that team did not make a coaching change following the season. With the Jaguars No. 3 in this year's draft and with Houston and Washington having fired their coaches, the Jaguars were a lock to grab one of the openings.


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The National Collegiate Athletic Association finished Loyola College's soccer season at 16-2-5 yesterday when it passed over the Greyhounds in selecting teams for the 28-team championship tournament.
In the end, Loyola's place in the weak Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference cost the conference-champion Greyhounds a bid. Aside from Loyola, only La Salle (11-9-1) had a winning record among nine teams.
Loyola rolled through eight league games and two tournament games with a goals margin of 61-1.
Against NCAA tournament teams, the Greyhounds were 1-1-1, beating Illinois State, losing at St. Louis and tying George Mason.
Asked why Loyola didn't make it, committee member Dave Sarachan said: "In looking at the teams, we were interested in how they did head-to-head with rated teams that were already in, and that was not substantial. And their strength of schedule was a big concern.


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Sylvia Mitchell is the current branch manager of the Liliha Public Library in Honolulu. She is well-known as an advocate for Hawai`i's public libraries. In addition, Ms. Mitchell has worked hard to improve her library's offerings for children and has obtained a grant to maintain the collection of Chinese materials.
Ms. Mitchell has received many awards and acknowledgements, including being featured in an ALA recruitment brochure, receiving an honor from the Volunteer Recognition Program of the Department of Education Library Services, and she has served as the President of the Library Association of Hawai`i. Her award was presented at the 2000 Alumni Reunion on O`ahu.
The second awardee is Constance Pirtle, the Assistant Regional Librarian at the Wisconsin Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Milwaukee Public Library System. She was recognized for her 30+ years of service on behalf of the blind and physically disabled. Ms. Pirtle has been very active in local and national professional organizations. She is a founding member of the Wisconsin Black Librarian Network and has served as Vice President. She has also presented papers at professional conferences among her many contributions to the profession. The award was announced at the alumni reunion at the 2000 ALA Annual Conference.
The LIS Alumni Group offers its congratulations to Sylvia Mitchell and Constance Pirtle for being selected 2000 Alumni of the Year.


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My two sons are not extremely experienced triathletes, but the race staff and volunteers made the whole experience easy, safe and enjoyable.
Clovis, CA (PRWEB) July 16, 2014
The 3rd annual "iCAN TRI Youth triathlon" scheduled for Sunday, July 20th, 2014 will return to the Clovis North Educational Center. The youth triathlon division will be open to youth ages 6-19.
This race is part of USAT Southwest Region Talent ID Series, a non-drafting race for youth ages 13-19 and the F1 Elite Race Series, a draft legal race for youth ages 12-15 and 16-18. We are proud to host the USAT Southwest Region Youth Championship again. This is an outstanding venue with challenging courses for each age division.
The transition and finish line area are staged in the grass area between the baseball and softball practice areas, allowing spectators a virtual 360-degree view of the events.
"Sometimes spectating triathlons can be challenging. As a parent you want to see as much of the event as possible, and your children like to be seen. Being able to see the transition area, run course and finish line without going very far is a huge plus and unique to most other youth triathlon I've attended," said communication director DeAnna Turner. "Clovis North has a perfect setup for this. When you're dealing with kids, the safety and logistics of race have a big impact on a parent's decision to travel long distances for a youth triathlon."
An early 7:00 a.m. start will help beat the heat. The swim complex has (2) 50 meter pools for short and long-course swimming. The bike and run courses of varying distances will challenge each athlete of the (4) Youth Divisions and Elite Division. A USAT sanctioned event means the race must adhere to USA Triathlon's safety requirements. Safety plans, course maps, and event details must be submitted for review by experienced USA Triathlon staff. This ensures events are safe and fair competition environments.
Finisher medals will be given to each participant crossing the finish line. Individual awards will be presented to the top five finishers in each one-year Youth age group division from 6-19 and the top three finishers in the Youth and Junior Elite Division 12-15 and 16-18. The race will be chip-timing with T1 and T2 splits. Neoprene chip ankle bands will be available for purchase.
"My two sons are not extremely experienced triathletes, but the race staff and volunteers made the whole experience easy, safe and enjoyable. The event ran smoothly, transition areas were well laid out, the large number of police and volunteers kept things safe, and the post-race expo area provided great food and fun for the kids," said Chris Fiorentino of last year's race.
10 year old Heaven Vallejos is a legally-blind cross-country runner and will be participating in the triathlon this year. She will be shadowed throughout the race and is sure to inspire us all. You can see more about this amazing athlete at http://youtu.be/hO_gIm9PSFs.
The event also brings a broad range of community businesses to the race with an expo that wraps around the finish chute. Local cycling teams, triathlon clubs, swim instructors, medical doctors and nurses step up to lend a helping hand to an event that covers a large amount of territory. Safety is the event's main concern. Both State of California, CHP and City of Fresno PD officers patrol the bike course to ensure traffic closures, and medical stations are set up around the course to provide assistance if needed.
Great post-race food will be available for EVERYONE and there will be a water zone to keep the kids cool this year also.
The iCAN Junior Triathlon Club, a community benefit organization, has been in existence since 2006.
The club puts great emphasis on a creating a fun, positive and safe environment where youth can learn the sport of triathlon as well as iCAN's core life principles of confidence, patience and determination.
In 2011, USAT recognized iCAN Junior Triathlon Club as one of the top three youth clubs in the nation amongst 323 youth clubs spread across the country.
For more information, pictures, and details on the iCAN TRI Youth Triathlon: http://www.icantri.org or http://www.icantriclub.com.


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Afghan ketubah
The tradition of the ketubah (a Jewish marriage contract) dates back 2000 years, making it one of the earliest documents granting women legal and financial rights. This ketubah, from 19th-century Afghanistan, includes elements of both Islamic and Jewish decorative style.
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Afghan Ketubah, Herat, Afghanistan, 1889
BL Or. MS 15893
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What is a ketubah?
A ketubah (plural ketubot) is simply a marriage contract, though it is not a part of the actual Jewish wedding ceremony. It states financial arrangements, and each partner's rights and responsibilities. Ketubot are often lavishly decorated, perhaps reflecting the styles and aesthetics of the time and place, and may be proudly displayed in a couple's home.
What does this ketubah say?
This ketubah, from Herat in Afghanistan, records the marriage of Pinhas, son of Yosef, to Bat-Sheva', daughter of Netan'el. Islamic and Persian elements can be detected in the decoration, which is typical of nineteenth-century Jewish marriage contracts from that area.
The text of the contract was written on lines outlined in red ink within a brightly coloured floral border. An arcade with five arches, three of which are occupied by blue floral vases, crowns the calligraphic text.
The scriptural verse in the other two arches is from Isaiah 61: 10 and translates thus: 'I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of victory, as a bridegroom putteth on a priestly diadem and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.'
The five blank medallions outlined in orange in the lower section of the document were purposely reserved for the five witnesses' signatures, but only three signed their names at the end of the contract. The fivefold element customarily used in Herat Jewish contracts was apparently borrowed from Muslim folk belief, where the number five possessed magic and protective qualities. Also standard here is the exterior frame with a lengthy inscription of good wishes to the couple.
What happens at a Jewish wedding?
In the Jewish tradition the wedding ceremony is usually held in a synagogue, although this is not obligatory. The bride and groom are traditionally married under a hupah (bridal canopy), something originally mentioned in the Hebrew Bible (Joel 2: 16; Psalms 19: 6).
The hupah symbolises the new home that the bride and groom will build together, and is usually made of cloth and held up by four poles. During the ceremony, the rabbi conducting the marriage service, the couple and their closest relatives stand under the canopy. The structure is open on all sides, as was patriarch Abraham's tent, a clear allusion to the hospitality of a Jewish home.
The groom gives the bride a ring and breaks a glass underfoot, said to be a reminder of the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. The terms of the dowry are set down in the ketubah.
You can see footage of a Jewish wedding in our videos section.


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SCBWI Missouri Advanced Writer Retreat with Mary Kate Castellani
This was the second year I've been in charge of the SCBWI AWR. After I picked Mary Kate up at the airport, we jetted off to chow down on some fabulous Mexican food at Catino Laredo- they have guacamole to die for. Were we too full for dessert? Heck no! I took her to Andy's Frozen Custard.
Then we headed to Elfindale Mansion. Attendees began arriving around 1:00PM and Mary Kate began one-on-one critiques shortly afterwards. I sat around greeting old friends and meeting new ones until dinner at 5:00 PM. Afterwards we broke up into critique groups-which are always one of my favorite parts of the retreat.
Mary Kate gave two presentations, the first was "The Wide (and Competitive) World of Picture Books: Making your Story Essential. We broke into groups and examined several picture books. We discussed common concepts, the top 3 reasons why PB manuscripts are declined, & asked ourselves some hard questions about the marketability and craft of the stories we are working on.
Mary Kate's second presentation, "Honing your Hook: Using a Title Information Page to Find Your Elevator Pitch" was also extremely useful. During the workshop time, we attempted to create a handle, identify competitive/comparison texts, write a short descriptive paragraph and list 5 selling points for our novel.
She also spent almost an hour answering questions about the industry.
In the morning, those that weren't rushing off to beat the storms shared their first pages and received feedback.
It was a wonderful, productive weekend and thankfully, everyone made it home before the storms hit. I'm already looking forward to the next one in 2015.


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ACT Government Strategic Plans
The 2008 Canberra Plan is a future-looking, long-term plan. It sets directions and articulates goals for Canberra as the city approaches its second century in 2013.
The Canberra Plan vision is supported by a set of medium term strategic plans detailed below.
- The Canberra Plan: Towards Our Second Century
- People, Place, Prosperity: The ACT's Sustainability Policy
- Canberra Spatial Plan
- Canberra Social Plan 2011
- Capital Development: Towards Our Second Century
- ACT Government Infrastructure Plan 2011-2021
- Weathering the Change: The ACT Climate Change Strategy 2007-2025
- The Territory Plan
- The Strategic Plan for ICT 2011-15