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PATA Nepal Chapter in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board and National Flag Carrier, Nepal Airlines made an active and successful participation at PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2017 held from September 13-15 at The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Macao SAR. The 40th edition of PATA Travel Mart), hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), has attracted 1,131 delegates from 66 global destinations. The delegate numbers embraced 460 sellers from 252 organizations and 37 destinations, along with 293 buyers from 281 organizations and 51 source markets.
PATA Travel Mart is Asia Pacific's premier travel trade show, featuring unparalleled networking and contracting opportunities to help travel and tourism organizations access decision makers, meet new clients, expand their networks and build or maintain existing relationships. Held in September every year, PTM showcases travel products and services from the Asia Pacific regional market, drawing interest from a broad cross-section of experienced, pre-qualified buyers.
The private sector tourism entrepreneurs from Nepal including Soaltee Crowne Plaza, SDU Travel, Shangrila Hotel and Resort, Explore Himalaya Travel and Adventure, Langtang RI Trekking, KGH Group of Hotels and Resort, Summit Hotel and Asian Bhrikuti Holidays took part this year in PTM2017 under the Nepal Pavilion along with PATA Nepal Chapter, NTB and Nepal Airlines.
PATA also welcomed 37 young tourism professionals including PATA Student Chapter members from 15 countries including Nepal, Hong Kong Polytechnic, Singapore Temasek Polytechnic, China Zhejiang Gongshang University, University of Guam, Macao SAR and Canada Vancouver Capilano University. Representing PATA Nepal Student Chapter, Mr. Bimoj Pradhan from GATE College and Mr. Binod Khadka from NATHM got this opportunity to witness PTM 2017 and took part at the PATA Youth Symposium 2017 which was hosted by the Institute For Tourism Studies (IFT). PATA Youth Symposium held in break out groups to engage students in the topics presented and provide their insights.
PATA rewarded Nepal Chapter with "Best Engagement with Young Tourism Professionals" Award
PATA Nepal Chapter Chairman, Mr. Suman Pandey received "Best Engagement with Young Tourism Professionals" PATA Chapter Award during the PATA Board Dinner and Chapter Awards Presentation on 16th September. This Next Gen. Engagement Award is one of the prestigious acknowledgements by PATA to the Chapter that shows great dedication and contribution in engaging with the NextGen, to promote tourism industry among the young tourism professionals.
Mr. Suman Pandey, Chairman of PATA Nepal chapter informed that the platforms like PTM would help Nepal to promote its products and destinations among global visitors. He added-"In the past years, only a few companies used to participate in travel mart and fairs. Nowadays, it is attended by Nepal Airlines, Nepal Tourism Board and other government-led organization. The public-private participants have helped largely to promote Nepal."
Addressing a media briefing at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, the official venue for the event, NTB CEO, Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi emphasized that Nepal is committed to broadening tourism offerings and diversifying visitor source markets. "Nowadays, tourism has become an art of storytelling. Globally, photography has become popular for storytelling. Nepal is no more exception. Hence, we need to promote tourism through photography, Joshi said at the media briefing. He informed the forum that Nepal is holding pre-world cup paragliding next year. "Travelling Nepal is very rewarding thought. Although we are limited in the infrastructure, we have everything to offer," he said. He observed the positive interests among the delegates from around the world for the nation's own brand "Himalayan Travel Mart" held in June 2017 and invited to the international community to visit Nepal.
Mr. Suresh Singh Budal, CEO of PATA Nepal Chapter expressed that receiving the Best PATA Chapter Awards is a matter of pride and encouragement for Nepal Chapter to do more better in the days to come. The interaction with delegates from around the world at PTM2017 shows that international community is very interested towards Nepal and PATA Nepal's recent initiatives like Inviting Influencers/ Bloggers/Media on FAM Trips, the Himalayan Travel Mart, Engagement with NextGen Tourism Professionals, Human Capital Development programs, etc. has definitely added the value towards the promotion of the Nepali Tourism.
William Ma received lucky-Draw Prize
To celebrate 40 years of connecting qualified buyers and experienced sellers worldwide, PATA has offered away prizes including iPhone and iPad minis in four sweepstakes at PTM 2017! Mr. William Ma, CEO of Asian Bhrikuti Holidays from Nepal won the first lucky-Draw Prize during the Welcome Reception Program as well as the Grand Prize during the PTM2017 Closing Ceremony.


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Thursday, June 26, 2008
Blame it all on a traffic cone
Now, i say that last part b/c of the amount of time it's spent in the shop since i got it last fall. There was a time when the days with Joe, the mechanic, far outweighed the days in my (crowded) driveway. I used to long for a sunny spring day when i'd have the car in MY possession so i could ride with the top down & the cliched wind in my hair.
Since i finally got it back for good (~ 6wks ago), the temperature has been way too hot for any top-down driving. It might shock some of you that a convertible lover like myself actually has a high when it's too hot for the hair to blow around. Nothing like the wind feeling like it's been sent straight from Hades!
Today, started out as a normal day in life with the convertible. We went to work, top up, a/c on. When it was time to leave for my doctor's appointment this afternoon, everything was good. We were tooling along Interstate 295 as we usually do when we head into Mechanicsville.
Suddenly, things changed forever.
I was in the far left lane, slowing as i noticed the unmarked state trooper with lights on stopped at the shoulder. As a matter of fact, this was no normal police car pulled over to the side of the road. The trooper was out, standing there as though he was waiting for a moment to shoot across the 3 lanes.
What the heck does he want to run across the street for? Is he suicidal or what?
Well, ask my car. It knows what was going on. There was an orange traffic cone in the middle lane. Oh good... middle lane. i'm safe!
Before i could exhale, the little orange booger was in MY lane. What the??????
The car ahead of me managed to avoid it. He moved on down the road safe & happy.
I know what you are all thinking now... you are thinking that i ran over it. That my CAR just raced straight ahead for it.
WRONG... we were on our way around the cone (laying on its side in the middle of my lane!) going a respectable 30mph or so. That's right, car, slowly, around the cone, into the left shoulder area. Good, take it slow...
uh yeah, that would be the noise i heard when the green minivan left it's mark on my right rear panel & bumper. hmmm... i guess that would imply that the bumper still looked like a bumper. I think it looked more like shredded wheat. How many of you knew that there was STYROFOAM under that bumper????
In addition to the visible damage, there was one sign that meant BIG PROBLEMS... that was the right rear tire sitting at a angle. Now, granted, i'm no mechanic or car expert, but i know THOSE tires aren't supposed to move in that direction. Can you say axle all messed up? hmph.
Since there was a cop right there, it was a convenient way to garner an eyewitness. (yeah... now that's what i'm talking about.) It happens that this Trooper wasn't even from the area. He was driving through town on his way back to West Point where he works. Obviously the good guy in him decided to try & help us poor motorists out & move that cone. Too bad it didn't work out that way for all of us. double hmph.
The green minivan actually hit me, bounced off me, crossed 2 lanes of traffic & clipped another car on its way over to the right side of the interstate. (uh huh - got some good damage on that little green monster too!)
I spent the next hour or so waiting for a trooper from the area, watching the troopers run across the street while we all melted in the 95+ heat!
The tow truck was called (thanks AAA!) They showed up & drove my car to the shop. We left before they did & i couldn't even look back. It's just sad when you see your little car on that big truck!
Of course the insurance company was called. They asked about 100 questions, but they are on the case to determinne who was at fault. Luckily for me, the trooper who saw the whole thing happen offered to tell what he saw should the need arise.
i guess we'll wait & see what happens with the decision to fix or call it quits. I hope it's fixable. I still LOVE the car... & i am going to make it see things my way!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Open for Business - FINALLY
As most of you know, the road to a clean, sparkling pool has been long, winding & full of potholes for the Graysons since inheriting it with the house. Possibly the #1 reason for Aaron & i to argue during the summer, it has been a bone of contention since the day we first took the pool cover off in 2006.
We've run the gamut of things to do with the pool from adding unknown amounts of chemicals, whose real purpose i couldn't tell you, to emptying the pool completely after the episode of runaway tadpoles invading the less-than-ideal water conditions of Spring 2007. (I know all of you in Hanover would like to thank us of the start of the county drought conditions last year!)
There can't be anything more frustrating than having a nice big pool right outside your door & it never being clean enough to get in (well, that's the most frustrating until you start to talk about cars!). So... this year we decided it was make or break time. I couldn't listen to anymore threats about cutting down all the trees in the back or bulldozing the pool into the ground. Action had to be taken before it was too late! (Or before the pool was used for much more sinister purposes!)
That's right, we made some changes this year. First we switched to a chlorine pool. It's MUCH easier to maintain & so far hasn't caused us to take out a loan to pay for the chemicals. Then, probably the BEST decision we made - we HIRED someone to maintain our pool all summer. I have to say it's quite a deal. She (sorry, it's not a 'pool boy') comes once a week to check the chemical levels and to vacuum anything that might have fallen in. All i have to do is don a bathing suit & hop in whenever i want - assuming the water temp is up to my standards. Yeah, it's a rough life!
So... all of you who have asked about the pool & when you could come over in the past 2 years, WE'RE OPEN! Bring your bathing suit & come on over! We are ready for guests!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
We have a new baby!
He was born 7 weeks ago in the country (Goochland County) to a pair of star-crossed lovers - rat terrier and schnauzer. The last of his siblings to finalize the adoption paperwork, he, nevertheless, found his way into our mixed family (or should i say - mixed up family).
Mom & Dad are doing ok. One of us isn't too keen on the 5am potty & feeding time, but i guess that's the price you pay. We have to practice some restraint & let him cry himself to sleep. There has been a lot of tiptoeing around the house after bedtime! Though it's been challenging with a new baby in the house, we are committed to not making the same mistakes that were made with Jake and Sydney. There are big plans in the littlest one's future!
He's cute as can be & very funny to watch. He's learned how to jump up the little step from the Florida room to the den already. He's better at using the potty than Jake. And he doesn't mind sharing his toys with the others. He's not found of thunderstorms and just today he found his voice. Scared the 2 older ones when it came out; Roxy and Schmoo said they thought it was similar to a squeaky toy. & yes, that is a noise that can get annoying after a while!
Oh, by the way, we named him 'Orion' --- like the constellation. It's a nice name, but knowing how this house is, it's going to be shorten to something sing-songy soon :)

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Reid is joined by Mike, and Blayne to breakdown some of the most unexpected events of Round 21 and to chat about what the future DGW 22 hold for fantasy managers. Some of the high points include our good discussion about New York City v Colorado, a review of which budget defenders are still viable, and is Seattle's newest player Lodeiro …Read More »
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MLSFI S2 Ep25: Round 20 Review & Round 21 Preview
Reid, Jason, Travis, Simon, & special guest Anne Marie from Total MLS (@Not_Chadwick on Twitter) take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community and make player picks for round 21. We also have some fun breaking down the New York Derby and pull out our own version of the sorting hat to find out where everyone falls. Enjoy 🙂 Links to items …Read More »
MLSFI S2 Ep24: Round 20 Preview
Reid, Guy, Simon, & guest Mike talk about the aftermath of the bizarre week 18 byes and week 19 wildcard and take some time to talk about the impact the US Open Cup and upcoming All-Star game will have on your team selection. As always, listen for questions from the r/FantasyMLS community, picks, and the injury report. Enjoy 🙂 [break] …Read More »
MLSFI S2 Ep23: Wildcard Prep for Rounds 18 and 19
Reid, Jason, Simon, and Andrew take questions from the r/FantasyMLS community and prepare you for the whirlwind of Bye games in Round 18 and the free wildcard in Round 19. Lots of Twitter interaction opportunities so hit everyone on Twitter with your questions after listening to the pod!! Enjoy 🙂 [break] Links to items discussed Patreon Website – Help Support the MLSFI podcast! …Read More »
MLSFI S2 Ep22: DGW 16 Review and Preview of Round 17
The band is, mostly, back together for this episode as Reid, Simon, Travis, and Jason start to breakdown DGW16 while there is still one game to go. Special guest is Tim Shaw from SoccerCaptains.com who comes by to provide a Guy inspired rant and share NYRB brand of fantasy knowledge. Notable topics of discussion include a Wildcard breakdown, favorite stats, …Read More »
MLSFI S2 Ep21: DGW 15 Review and Preview of DGW 16
If you can't beat'em, join'em. The MLSFI crew embraces the spirit of team rotations and brings in a new set of co-hosts to join Reid for this episode. Don't worry, it's not a "B" team. Andrew and Mike share their knowledge as we talk the true value of DGW players, Copa Results, and of course of picks for Round 16. …Read More »
MLSFI S2 Ep20: Round 14 Review and Preview of DGW 15
Reid, plays referee as Simon and Guy go at it in this Seattle v Portland episode. In addition to some excellent rants, we still cover: How to deal with the disappearing Diaz, how to recover from dumpster fire rounds, our player picks, and the r/FantasyMLS Mid-Season MVP results. Enjoy 🙂 Links to items discussed Patreon Website – Help Support the MLSFI …Read More »
11th Hour Transfer Tips – 2016 Round 14
We're not far from the 2016 Round 14 kickoff. So if you still need to adjust your roster, now is the time to do it. To help with this, I have assembled a collection of tips from around the web that I hope people will find useful in your 11th Hour. MLS Fantasy Boss Posts: Round 14 Form Difficulty …Read More »
MLSFI S2 Ep19: Round 13 Review and Preview of Round 14
Reid, Jason, and Guy are back after the Copa America break to talk MLS Fantasy. Find out how much value they put into picking players for Round 14 and how to deal with returning players as Copa America winds down. Of course, there are some Copa events that require discussion, and we touch on those as well. Enjoy 🙂 Links to items discussed …Read More »
MLSFI S2 Ep18: Interview with FF247
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Press images from the 2017 "A Cat Cabaret" fundraiser at The Magic Bag in Ferndale, MI: raising money for the Ferndale Cat Shelter and Catfe. Event featured burlesque from Jill Clouthier "Miss Kitty", tiki music performed by Roland Remington and jugggling from Shadowe Feuer Group.
PR Photography for Silverdome (2017) directed by Travis Andrews and written by Ted Klunk.
Images used for the promotion of the 2016 production of ROBOCOP! The Musical at The City Theater, written by Sean May and running in Detroit since 2011.


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Will God forgive me if I die before I have confessed a sin?
What happens when you become a believer?
When you become a believer, a tremendous change in your relationship with God happens.
- God adopts you as his child: "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God", 1 John 3:1.
- You used to be darkness, but now you are light: "for at one time you were darkness. But now you are light in the Lord", Ephesians 5:18.
- You used to be spiritually dead, but God made you alive. "God… even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ", Ephesians 2:4,5.
- You have become a member of the church, which is the body of Christ: "Now you are the body of Christ", 1 Corinthians 12:27.
- You have received forgiveness for all your sins: "everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name", Acts 10:43.
- You are God's possession with a special position: "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood. A holy nation, a people for His own possession", 1 Peter 2:9.
- You have an eternally secure position as a sheep in Jesus' care: "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. And no one will snatch them out of My hand", John 10:28.
Does all of this change when we sin? No, it still remains true. Does it change when we do not confess that sin before we die? No, it still remains true. These are all unconditional promises for God's children. And descriptions of their position in God's sight.
Confess your sins to God
At the same time, the Bible calls upon us as believers to confess our sins. "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness", 1 John 1:9. When we read this in the light of all the verses above, it is clear that it cannot mean that we have lost our salvation as long as we have not confessed our sins.
Our position as a child of God has not changed. But the relationship has changed. A child can do something to make his parents angry or sad. But it does not mean he is not their child anymore. Yet he needs to confess and to better his life to repair his relationship with his parents. The same is true for God's children. God's love for you has not changed. You have not lost your salvation through sinning. But to be close to God again. To restore the relationship, you need to confess your sin and receive His forgiveness.
So don't be afraid you will go to hell if you have un-confessed sins when you die. But don't wait to confess them either. Confessing your sins and receiving God's forgiveness will help you to walk joyfully with the Lord every day of your life.
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Amherst, NY (September 13, 2011) – ATTO Technology, Inc. announced today it is showcasing its extensive line of storage and network connectivity products at IDF 2011 September 13 through September 15. Located in booth 818 of the Moscone West Convention Center, San Francisco, California, ATTO will highlight its FastStream™ SC SAS/SATA RAID Storage Controller with Thunderbolt™ Technology as well as its ExpressSAS® 6Gb/s SAS/SATA Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) and RAID Adapters. In addition, ATTO's latest network connectivity solutions, the FastFrame™ 10Gb/s Ethernet Network Interface Card and the FastFrame™ 10Gb/s FCoE Converged Network Adapter will also be on display.
"We are excited to showcase our latest technology innovations at IDF 2011," said Wayne Arvidson, vice president of marketing at ATTO Technology, Inc. "This is a great opportunity to illustrate why ATTO is the leader in powering all facets of high-performance workflows."
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June 2002- Given the success of the 2002 "Retailer Rewards" program, 4 Your Health has announced that it will renew the contest that "gives back" to retailers who order and sell the company's products. Over thirty fabulous prizes, including a two year lease on a brand new Mercedes Benz SLK convertible, high-definition big screen televisions and DVD players, will be awarded to retailers who hit the big jackpot. The contest is easy to enter and fun to play. To compete, contestants need only purchase 4 Your Health products and complete the entry postcard that enables them to register to win. Each postcard completed is a new chance to score valuable loot. At the contest's conclusion in June 2003, victorious retailers will be randomly selected from the complete list of contestants and prizes will be awarded.
4 Your Health, manufacturers of a complete line of lifestyle-enhancing nutritional supplements including diet, sexual health and cognitive aids, is dedicated to thanking the retailers who have helped make their business a success. The success of the company's line in natural product stores has proven that 4 Your Health products (including Biosculpt Extreme™, Biosculpt™, Thermosculpt™, ProV™ for men and women and Cognimax IQ™) and natural product retailers are a winning combination. What better way to express that sentiment than to hold a contest and give away incredible prizes? 4 Your Health originally launched the "Retailer Rewards" contest in 2002 to express their appreciation to natural products retailers for their support and continued business and, met with such positive results, is moving forward with it again in 2003 with the same great prizes and entry rules.


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(Bloomberg) -- Goldman Sachs Group has started a European lending business for its wealth-management clients and is seeking a $5 billion loan book within three years.
The service, reported by the Financial Times newspaper earlier, is available to Goldman Sachss 1,700 customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa this month, according to Sophie Ramsay, a company spokeswoman in London, who confirmed the contents of the report by telephone. Secured loans will be provided for items such as tax payments and expensive purchases.
Goldman Sachs, based in New York, is currently targeting its existing clients rather than new customers, said Christopher French, Goldmans head of private wealth management in the region, according to the FT.
The move comes as some U.S. firms retreat from private banking in the region. Bank J. Safra Sarasin AGs Swiss unit agreed to buy Morgan Stanleys private-banking business in Switzerland in April, while Bank of America Corp. sold its non- U.S. Merrill Lynch wealth units to Julius Baer Group Ltd. in 2012.
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We call this chapter "Basic Movie Editing," but you'll still be impressed by some of the things you'll be able to do when we're done. Windows users who have played around with Windows Media Player will be blown away by QuickTime Player's editing features. And many Mac users may not be aware of all of QuickTime Player's long-standing editing features. (Remember that QuickTime Player is essentially the same tool as the old MoviePlayer, available before QuickTime 4.)
Although the Player doesn't include all the fancy features of a video editing and effects programs such as Adobe Premiere or Apple Final Cut Pro, it remains the best tool for certain tasks. In fact, even though we use tools such as these for many functions, we've found that QuickTime Player is more efficient for simple cut, copy, and paste editing.
We start this chapter by covering one of the first skills you need if you plan to edit QuickTime movies in QuickTime Player: selecting portions of a movie. After you've selected data, you can copy it and paste it elsewhere, remove it, or use it in various other ways.
We'll also discuss techniques for editing parts of a movie that you don't see or hear: posters, previews, and annotations. And we'll show you how to set a movie so that it plays automatically whenever opened. Finally, we'll show you what you need to know when it comes time to save your edited movie.


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Late night musings in the quake city. . .
Ice will melt, water will boil
You and I can shake off this mortal coil
It's bigger than us
You don't have to worry about it
Ready or not here comes the drop
You feel lucky when you know where you are
You know it's gonna come true
Here in your arms I remember
Having connections with someone stems from a willingness to have a shared experience that creates a bond that cannot be broken. The only reason such bonds will be broken is because there is some stress that puts pressure on a situation that pushes the connection, test its strength and reveals it to be a mortal coil with all of its foibles that are deeply embedded in individual hearts. When curiosity rears its head, it's usually because you miss things that have become familiar to you both and the sense of peace that seems to pervade all other areas of your life, seems to be because of the joy that comes from acceptance of exploring such curiosity. As we get older we forget or lose our sense of curiosity. We get swept up in the busy hectic things that we feel we must do, those pesky obligations that steal your time and keep you tied to that mortal coil.
It's only natural that I should want to
Be there with you
It's only natural that you should
Feel the same way too
Being natural is much more preferable to me than being normal.
When people talk about making something normal, it's about placing or imposing their own judgement and assessment of what they deem something to be, rather than taking into account what you might see it as. Do you want to be somewhere else with someone else? I can think of several dozen people who I would love to spend time with right now, but duty, purpose and life keeps me away from where I would like to go. I'm not resentful of that either. I think people need to remember that there is always hope, there is always opportunity to be where you want to be, if you work hard now to make your future happen, when you embrace the architect of your own design.
It's easy when you don't try
Going on first impressions
Man in a cage has made his confession
You've seen me at my worst
And it won't be the last time I'm down there
I want you to know I feel completely at ease
Read me like a book
That's fallen down between your knees
Please let me have my way with you
I am grateful for people who have seen me at my worst. Granted there are only a select few who have had the privilege, because I am fiercely protective of myself. I mean, who else better to protect you, than you right? There will be a small group of people that you are willing to be vulnerable with and it's important to stay connected with these individuals. I have friends who say I can read them like a book and it's not because they are easy to read people. but because I can listen to them without really have to comprehend the actual words as such, but definitely by the way that they say the words.
It's circumstantial, it's nothing written in the sky
And we don't even have to try
Shaking like mud, buildings like glass
Sink into the bay they'll be under the rocks again
You don't have to say that you know I'm afraid
The best thing about something about being natural, is that there is no pretence, there is nothing that you need to hide and conceal; you are just able to be completely yourself - whatever that feels like to you. As we grow older, we become more set in our ways of being and maybe even we consider ourselves to be masters of our domains (yes I use plural because for some of us, our domains are many) and we might need to remember that as much as we think that we know something, there is still so much more to learn about ourselves and others we choose to live life with us and for those who we work with, complete with life challenges and all.
I hope that however life is panning out for you right now, that you trust in the surroundings that are natural to you - whether it's returning to what you have always done and felt like "home" to you or whether you choose to surround yourself with people who appreciate what you natural state is like. I am fortunate to know people who allow me to be natural, complete with warts and all, an it is with these people that I treasure and cherish. I always bear in mind, that it's what I feel in my heart and soul that I value and love that gets me through the most difficult times in my life. It's circumstantial, it's something I was born to; it's only natural, can't help it if I want to. . .


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Responsibilities: The Digital Analytics Manager will work closely with the analytics and digital teams to ensure online ad campaigns are effectively targeted, communicated to and tracked. Utilizing analytics best practices, this person will be able to quickly and successfully pull targeted universes, track digital buys and analyze current programs to inform future digital strategy.
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This is not a traditional 9-5 role. Evening and weekend work will be expected from time to time.


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If you are willing to be accommodating regarding a fine quality SUV car with good fuel economy rates, then the 2016 Range Rover Sport is the perfect vehicle for you. Luxury SUVs do not generally consider the need for fuel economy when it comes to their engine and performance philosophy. The only thing that they care about is offering complete and absolute luxury to all car lovers, and producing an optimum performance for their engines. However, this is not the case with this new 2016 model of Range Rover Sport.
This car has made quite a name for it when it comes to being a fuel efficient car. According to several SUV standard ratings, this car has performed excellently in their fuel consumption tests. Not only that, this particular SUV has tremendous engines, along with a very interesting chassis design. Interior features are also quite impressive – made only to cater to different needs of those who are driving it. So, let's take a look at those features that is offered by this car.
2016 Range Rover Sport Engine and Fuel Economy
There is something new with this 2016 Range Rover Sport as far as its engines compartment is concerned. What is it? Well, several sources indicate that this car will come along with a new diesel unit. This new diesel unit will be absolutely great in terms of fuel economy. Its EPA ratings stands at 25 MPG in combined drive and 28 MPG in highway drive – which is much more than a gasoline V6 cylinder engine. The only problem that this engine faces is that its top speed in not that much like the gasoline engine.
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This model will come out by mid-2015. You can certainly expect it in the fall of this year, in available dealerships all around the world. As per some sources, the 2016 Range Rover Sport will be available for a base price of $80000, even though higher trims can cost a bit more.


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October 29, 2009 --Sam Zell says he does not believe the Tribune Company will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the end of the year. The chairman and CEO says his Tribune investment is "certainly the most amount of money I've ever lost in a single deal."
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I went to Mohawk for Business Administration right after high school; 1987 through 1990. It was a different time from the hyper-sensitive, politically correct generation of today. Jeans were tight and hair was big; people talked on phones and face-to-face and we were there to learn something so we could get a job and get on with life.
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The 4.77 mhz IBM Personal Computers were blazing a trail through BBSs around the globe and the World Wide Web was just an embryo at the time.
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The computer lab was overrun with nerds setting up LAN games of Quake. The lab administrators lost control between shutting down Quake hosts and spooling the tractor feed paper into the dot matrix printers. Smoking policy had changed considerably in ten years and most notably, attitudes changed. Mohawk wasn't just "Slowhawk" anymore. It was a destination of choice, not necessity.
Today Mohawk offers great programs in great facilities with great people. Everything I've learned at Mohawk I have used in my career. I like to think that old guys like me, from back in the day, played a part in shaping the direction of what Mohawk is today! All the best for another 50 years of Mohawk success!
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Now in its twenty-fifth year, "Der Hamburger Jedermann" is being performed on stage every weekend between the 20th of July and 19th of August 2018 in the eerily apt backdrop of the Speicherstadt warehouse district. Written by Michael Batz, the play revolves around the "everyman" theme that was first written some 500 years ago. Hamburg's Free Port provides the perfect setting for this timeless tale of possession and identity, of money and responsibility, of death, the devil, and the final journey. Re-told from a fresh angle, this "serious comedy" takes full advantage of the history oozing from the Speicherstadt.
Open-air-theatre at the water's edge, in the very heart of a commercial centre that pulsates with tradition – irony and satire packaging a grim parable that has been updated to reflect the late Twentieth Century. "Jedermann" is played by Robin Brosch, who you may recognize from television; it is in German, but an experience worth taking in, even if you understand very little of what is actually said. The 18 performances in 2018 start at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings, by the Sandbrücke, at the heart of the largest warehouse complex in the world.
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Well, school is starting, the weather is thinking about changing to that familiar, comforting drizzle, I'm drinking my coffee hot again, sweaters and scarves are resurfacing in wardrobes, and I am kind of bored. I graduated from Washington State University in 2011 with a BA in English Literature, which has naturally led to a slew of opportunities for professional financial success... just kidding. But it has trained me to interpret life, events, and all forms of writing with an analytical eye and creative curiosity. I've been able to pick up odd jobs from Portland to a Grecian island to Turkey to Italy to California that have all added greatly to my life, but little to my wallet. But that was the point! I've wandered, and in that wandering, my ability to interpret sights and sounds through writing has been incredibly useful. For now, the wandering has slowed down, and I'm attempting to put my skills to good use in this place as well. So here I am, college students, professionals, aspiring creative writers, and anyone who wants a second opinion on their written work! I have vast experience editing scholastic documents (proficient with MLA, I dabble in APA), technical and legal pieces, creative writing, important things, unimportant things... and I love being involved in the writing process as well: writing structure, creative conceptualization, research tactics etc. If you are interested in my help with whatever writing you are working on, please contact me and we can chat! My rates are low, and I offer student discounts. Happy fall!
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NHS East and North Hertfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group are looking to improve access to primary care services, including making appointments available at times that are convenient to patients through the GP Extended Access service.
To achieve this we are working with our local GPs and engaging with out patient population to develop a service that meets their needs. The extended access service is starting with the nine GP practices in Welwyn and Hatfield from March 2018, with other areas of east and north Hertfordshire developing the service in the near future.
What is the GP Extended Access Service?
The Extended Access Service will make appointments with GPs in east and north Hertfordshire available at times that suit you, including evenings and weekends.
When are these appointments available?
Appointment times will vary for each area as they introduce the service based on the feedback received from local patients and the resources available.
Who can access these appointments?
From March 2018, patients registered with nine of the GP Practices in Welwyn Hatfield will be the first group of patients to access the service, but it is the CCG's ambition that all patients registered with GP practices in east and north Hertfordshire will be able to access the service. You can see which practices will be affected by clicking here to see the locality page.
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In the first instance we would advise patients to contact their individual GP practice for more information on their extended access service and how patients can make appointments. Each area is looking to establish an 'extended access' service which meets the needs and preferences of it's individual patient population, and GP practices will have a responsibilty to promote and offer that service to their patients.
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For further information on the Welwyn Hatfield extended access service please visit the following website: www.ephedrahealthcare.co.uk
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Some New Mexicans have turned to donating plasma in order to pay for gas.
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Imperial City
Imperial City is the central hub of Tyrus. Not only is it the residence of the Emperor of Tyrus but it is also the city where most intercity disputes are handled. The recent census found that 50,000 people call the Imperial City home.
Patron Saint of Imperial City
Dante the Fireblooded
The Emperor of Tyrus
Emperor Josef Derillion (Human, Good), the Emperor of Tyrus. Looking as if he is in his twilight years, this man still has a force of personality powerful enough to strike fear into his enemies, he commands the Tyrus National Defence Force and on occasion will lead the charge, though he has not done so for many years now. He carries his heirloom with him at all times, a long sword of obvious Dwarven craftsmanship, sturdy, ruthless and efficient, as it reminds him of the power that hangs in the balance should he not serve in the best interests of the people of Tyrus, and also of how he should rule this proud nation. In his keep in the centre of Imperial City he mostly resides on the Golden Dragon Throne, the same throne which Dante himself once sat upon, with his advisors beside him deciding on all matters big and small in the nation of Tyrus.
Emperor Josef Derillion has many advisors, at least one for every city and guild. He will call on specific advisors to help in any times of need. Lately though he has been asking quite a lot of the leader of the adventurer's guild.
Major Products
The Imperial City imports a lot of precious and semi-precious metals from Cliff Father Fortress, and reforges them into fine jewellery for sale back to the nobles in the area. Other imports include lumber for residences, stone for keep repairs and animals for breeding. Other major productions include magic items, all forms of food, wine, nooks, and maps.
Armed Forces
Imperial City is the home of the Tyrus National Defence Force, an army with reach into every town. The Imperial City has a military force of 1,000 trained soldiers, with the Tyrus National Defence Force controlling at last count 4,560 soldiers across the major cities of Tyrus. By calling upon soldiers in the outlying villages and citizen militia, Kreg Willianson can muster a force 30,000 soldiers strong.
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Taverns and Inns
Imperial City is largely integrated and houses all major religions of Tyrus and its people.
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The Department of Creative Arts and English comprises award-winning writers and film-makers, cutting-edge theatre directors, visual artists specialising in photography, painting, sculpture and drawing, and experts in the scholarship of literature, language and culture, theatre and drama, screen studies and the visual.
La Trobe ranks in the top 20 universities in Australia and in the top 300 universities in the world for its English Language and Literature subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016).
La Trobe's research in Cultural Studies, Literary Studies and Performing Arts and Creative Studies ranks 'at world standard' (ERA 2015-2016 assessment).
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Cardiff could get new train station
December 9, 2016 by Michael
Cardiff may be set to get a brand new train station, called Cardiff Parkway, as part of a wider project to create a business park within the city, bringing jobs for 15,000 people.
Should it get the go ahead, this new station would be linked to the St Mellons Business Park development and would be located to the south of the park. The project is set to concentrate on technology and science and both a bus station and car park with space for 1,600 vehicles would be built within it.
Father and son Nigel and Andrew Roberts are the men behind this scheme, having put together Cardiff Parkway Developments Ltd alongside banking company Investec.
Applications have now been submitted to the New Stations Fund 2, which was set up by Network Rail to handle bids for new train stations, and the Department of Transport. They are seeking approximately 75% of the costs, expected to be £25 million, and a decision will be made in spring 2017.
Speaking to BBC News, Nigel Roberts stated that:
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By Pico
The fertile music grounds of Austin, Texas has brought the world such uniquely talented guitar big shots like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Johnson. But the list doesn't stop there; among many other specialists of the six string from that locale is a dude who stands out a little more than the others. I'm talking about Monte Montgomery.
For some reason, I see Montgomery regularly getting labeled "blues" but that really doesn't begin to tell the story about his music. He has a style that's more melodic mainstream rock but incorporates elements of many other influences. His highly malleable voice can go from graceful to guttural within a half-measure. The material he plays is his own polished fare, as songcraft is something that he's well versed in from growing up in the Texas Hill Country soaking in Texas icons like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, while picking up the pop sensibilities of seventies masters of the art like Lindsey Buckingham.
Those things alone would put him singer-songwriter category, but then there's this matter about his guitar playing. Armed with a battered Alvarez acoustic, Montegomery plays a very fluid, percussive style with a metal-guitar attitude that's garnered him various consecutive "best acoustic guitar player" awards around the turn of millenium.
All of these ingredients make for a nice live performance backed only by Phil Bass on drums and Chris Maresh on bass. Monte's voice and guitar more than amply fills out the sound, though. One of the finer examples of this comes from the only live cut from his 1999 Mirror CD, a calypso flavored number called "When Will I."
The song's island beat along with Montgomery's rhythmic singing establishes a nice groove, but when he goes into the extended instrumental break, he wrenches some pretty astonishing notes out of his acoustic box. It's already an amazing listen, but has to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Seeing it isn't such a chore, as luck would have it. The actual performance put on the record, taken from Austin City Limits, was also videotaped. And now available on YouTube. Got eight minutes to spare? Monte Montgomery will make it well worth your time:
Purchase: Monte Montgomery – Mirror
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PERU takes part in Fruit Attraction for the fifth time
Peru, through the Commercial Office of the Embassy of Peru in Spain (OCEX) - belonging to the external network of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru (MINCETUR), with the support of PROMPERU and the main private guilds of the sector (ADEX, AGAP - Association of Agrarian Producers Guilds of Peru and the Lima Chamber of Commerce), will participate for the 5th consecutive time in the 9th edition of FRUIT ATTRACTION 2017, one of the most important in the horticultural sector of Europe, and considered the main platform of access to the EU for Peruvian medium and small companies, which began in the export business to Europe, the main market for the agricultural sector of Peru in the world. It will have stand showing exportable products measuring 80 m2 in Hall 10 Stand 10E06).
It will display the main fresh Peruvian horticultural products that have become established in the European and world market, such as asparagus, avocados (Hass), grapes, mangoes, blueberries, pomegranates, mandarins, strawberries and pulses, white onion and oregano, among others. Preserved fine vegetables such as artichokes and piquillo peppers will also be shown at the fair. In the organics segment, bananas are particularly important, since Peru is the world"s largest organic banana producer, in addition to cocoa and derivatives, specialty coffees, quinoa and other Andean grains.
Other products with great potential in the EU, according to the AGAP - Association of Agrarian Guilds of Peru) - to date, are: new varieties of seedless grape, easy-to-peel mandarins, different berries (raspberries, mulberries, cherries, aguaymanto, passion fruit, courgette, other varieties of capsicum, corn (different varieties) and certain ethic foods considered superfoods.
In fact, a novelty with respect to previous participations in the world launch of the Peruvian superfood umbrella, whose main mission is to spread the world throughout Spain and the EU of the quality, variety and benefits in terms of nutrition and health of Peruvian foods.
In terms of business, superfoods have been becoming increasingly popular among the world"s consumers. Between 2001 and 2015, launches of new foods and beverages based on superfoods grew non-stop.
Peru has several reasons that make it a global superfood production leader: it has great biodiversity, export capacity and an infrastructure that enables excellent traceability. Other factors favouring it are gastronomy, increasingly recognised at European level, and a reputation as a very interesting investment hub, given its strategic, central geographical location in the South American region of the Pacific, alongside the main food important markets of Asia.
It is noteworthy that Peru, thanks to its ability to produce in the counter-season, has become one of the world"s leading fresh food exporters. Peruvian exports in the agricultural-agroindustrial sector grew at an average annual rate of 16% between 200-2016. Seventeen sector products (the majority of which will be on exhibit at the trade fair) account for 71% of agricultural exports.
In recent years, it has diversified and increased exports to Spain and to the world, adding new products, that were not exported at all as recently as 2000: fresh blueberries (an increase of 525% in the 2016/2015 period), quinoa up 249% (2016/2015), cocoa beans up 530% (2016/2015) and fresh avocados up 54% (2016/2015).
Among the objectives of its participation in the show is to strengthen the image and presence of Peruvian produce in Spain, developing an exportable, competitive offer, promoting trade and investment, with particular relevance in Spain. Peru plans to continue diversifying its agro-products offer, to double its exports by 2021, to reach US$10 billion.
For more information on the Peruvian participation in the event, contact the
Peruvian Commercial Office in Madrid (www.oficinacomercialperu.es)
Link to the official website of Superfoods Peru https://peru.info/es-pe/superfoods


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On 6/26/06, Justin Erenkrantz <email@example.com> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > Robert, Noirin, and myself spent some time sketching out what we think > a better layout/structure of the Incubator site might be. > > I've gone ahead and committed the changes to the layout so that > everyone can follow along. > > We're going to be trying to complete this content in the next few > days. Please feel free to dive in and pick any item here - or feel > free to implement your own suggestions. > > 1. Create Podling Release guide > 2. Create Podling Branding guide > 3. Create Podling Website page (from How To Participate) > 4. Create PPMC guide > 5. Create Podling overview page > 6. Come up with a small def'n of a podling (i.e. as in a glossary) > 7. Add in STATUS page links for each incubating project to right side of > site > 8. Move resolutions into the Chair guide > 9. Mail lists (from How To Participate) > 10. Create a page summarizing 'important' email threads (see Jakarta > emails) just heads up for all those hoping to hook up remotely. we're still waiting for the fast wifi to be fully configured. we have connectivity but IRC keeps timing out. so, i'll try to post stuff here. hopefully we'll have this soon. please free to grab stuff or post up new ideas. ATM i'm moving content around. the concensus here is that the contents of the learn directory would be better moved elsewhere so i'm tackling that. - robert
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ATLANTA -- Ryan Zimmerman is set to come off the Washington Nationals disabled list for Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Braves and he can do it without anything weighing on his mind.
Major League Baseball cleared Zimmerman of any violations of the drug policy, announcing Friday that no evidence of wrongdoing was found during an investigation prompted by Al Jazeera America's controversial documentary of steroid use in professional sports.
"Obviously, it's something I expected." Zimmerman said of being cleared. "But just to have the whole situation done, I can move on to finishing the rest of the year, helping this team win for the next month and a half and hopefully win our division and play in some playoff games."
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Zimmerman has been on the disabled list since Aug. 1 with a left wrist contusion since being hit by a pitch and has struggled at the plate when healthy this season.
The veteran first baseman is batting .222 over 80 games with 12 homers and 38 RBIs. He has a .284 on-base percentage and .394 slugging mark.
"It's not something anyone wishes to have to go through," Zimmerman said. "I wouldn't say it distracted me, but it's definitely nice that it's over with."
"I wasn't worried, but I'm very pleased that he was cleared," Nationals manager Dusty Baker said. "It's been a long time. I first heard about it in the winter and it's August."
Zimmerman and Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard, also cleared by MLB, will proceed with their defamation lawsuit against Al Jazeera, the segment's reporter and the British athlete who went undercover to catch pharmacist Charlie Sly making claims about athletes he supplied with PEDs.
Zimmerman and catcher Jose Lobaton, out since July 20 because of left elbow tendonitis, traveled to Atlanta on Thursday after a three-game rehab stint with Triple-A Gwinnett, but the Nationals decided to let them work out Friday before activating them from the disabled list.
"Health-wise, I feel great," Zimmerman said.
Max Scherzer (12-7, 2.95 ERA) faces the Braves for the third time this season Saturday, but the first time since his first two starts of the season.
The All-Star right-hander had a no-decision on Opening Night in Atlanta before beating the Braves in Washington, allowing a combined nine hits and six runs over 13 innings.
Scherzer, who is 2-3 with a 3.77 ERA in his career against the Braves, lasted only four innings in a no-decision at Colorado on Monday, but has pitched at least seven innings 16 times in 25 starts.
Scherzer will be opposed by Braves rookie Tyrell Jenkins, who hopes to bounce back from a rough outing Sunday in Washington. He allowed seven runs in 4 2/3 innings after giving up two total runs in his previous three starts.
Jenkins (2-3, 4.89 ERA) is 1-1 with a 3.10 ERA at home compared to 1-2 with a 6.31 ERA on the road.
Things unraveled for Jenkins in Washington after he walked opposing pitcher Tanner Roark.
"You can't go out and give free passes to these guys," Braves interim manager Brian Snitker said. "It's a really good offensive club. You've got to make them earn everything they get."


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Sister ParishBy: Susan Bartlett Crater (author), Apple Parish Bartlett (author), Albert Hadley (author)Paperback
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DescriptionDorothy May Kinnicutt (Sister to her family and friends) was born into a patrician New York family in 1910 and spent her privileged early life at the right schools, yacht clubs and coming-out parties. Compelled to work during the lean years of the Depression, Sister combined her innate design ability with her high-echelon social connections to create an extraordinarily successful interior decorating business. The Parish-Hadley firms list of clients reads like an American Who's Who, starting with Rockefellers, Astors, Whitneys, Paleys and Kennedys. She helped Jacqueline Kennedy transform the White House from a fusty hodgepodge into a historically authentic symbol of American elegance. For her clients, she was an indispensable presence, both in their salons and designing them. Sisters style, marked by cosy, airy, colourful but understated elegance, came to be known as American country, and its influence continues to this day. Compiled by Apple Parish Bartlett (one of Sisters daughters) and Susan Bartlett Crater (a granddaughter) from Sisters own unpublished memoirs, as well as from hundreds of interviews with family members, friends, staff, world-renowned interior designers (Mark Hampton, Mario Buatta, Keith Irvine, Bunny Williams and Sisters long-time partner Albert Hadley, among many others) and clients (Annette de la Renta, Glenn Bernbaum, Mrs. Tom Watson, et al.), Sister Parish takes the reader right into the houses and the lives of some of the most fascinating and famous people of this inimitable woman's time.
About AuthorApple Parish Bartlett is an artist; her work has been exhibited throughout the United States. The owner of the gift shop Apples on the island of Islesboro, Maine, she divides her time between Boston and Islesboro. Susan Bartlett Crater is an artist and co-owner of Sister Parish Design (www.sisterparishdesign.com), the company she and Libby Cameron, Mrs. Parish's last protege, founded in 2000. Created to carry on Sister Parish's legacy, the firm offers fabrics and wallpapers from Mrs. Parish's and the Parish-Hadley Associates' archives, as well as a home collection that incorporates Sister Parish Design's fabric patterns and aesthetic into home staples. She lives outside of New York City with her husband and two children.
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West Duluth clothing store to celebrate new location
Discount Duluth in West Duluth's Spirit Valley Mall is holding a grand opening of its new location at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The off-price retailer at 215 N. Central Ave. offers a smattering of clothes, dishes, toys and more across brands more commonly found in Walmart, Target and elsewhere but at a 20 to 75 percent discount.
Visitors to the store on Saturday will have the chance to win various door prizes, along with a $150 grand prize shopping spree drawing.
Discount Duluth opened its doors in January last year. The new location is more than five times larger than the previous space.


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Effects of Six Insecticides on Emergence of Some Parasites and Predators from Southern Pine Beetle Infested Trees
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Six insecticides (lindane, phosmet, diazinon, acephate, propoxur, and carbaryl) were tested to determine effects on predators and parasites associated with southern pine beetle, Dendroctonus frontalis Zimmerman, in eastern Texas. Eleven species of parasites and predators emerged from insecticide-treated pine bolts. The most prevalent species was Coeloides pissodis followed by Medetera lJistriata, Roptrocerus xylophagorum, Corticeus glaber, and Thanasimus dulJius. In terms of emergence from treated pines, only diazinon significantly reduced the total number of associated insects. They were 65% fewer in number following diazinon treatment. The insecticides differed in their effects on the 11 associates. C. glaber, C. pissodis, M. lJistriata, R. xylophagorum, and Dinotiscus dendroctoni were the only species showing significant effects due to chemical treatment. R. xylvphagorum emergence was significantly greater from all insecticide treatments than from the untreated pines.
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Coster, Jack E. and Ragenovich, I. R., "Effects of Six Insecticides on Emergence of Some Parasites and Predators from Southern Pine Beetle Infested Trees" (1976). Faculty Publications. 317.
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A 52-year-old man was sentenced to 12 weeks' jail on Monday (May 15) for insulting the modesty of his 28-year-old Indonesian maid.
Paul Kwan, a Canadian citizen working in Singapore, installed a miniature video camera in kitchen toilet which was used only by the maid. It captured her using the toilet and bathing on three occasions in July and August last year, when no one else was at home.
He pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts for insulting the woman's modesty.
Kwan placed the camera at the bottom of a three-tiered shelf next to the toilet bowl, then used adhesive blu-tack to mount it on the bathroom wall. To make sure it was hidden, he put the camera behind a window scraper on the floor, fit the lens into a hole in the scraper and angled it towards the shower stall.
The maid was captured half or fully nude on three occasions: On Jul 28 and 29 and again on Aug 1, 2016. The videos were about six minutes to more than 17 minutes long. Each time, Kwan would wait for the woman to go to bed before retrieving the camera and downloading the footage.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Chew Xin Ying said Kwan had deliberately preyed on the maid when no other family members were at home. He was left alone with the woman from Jul 25 until Aug 2, when his son was due to return home from an overseas trip.
On Aug 1 at about 8am, the victim found the camera as she was cleaning the bathroom. She packed her belongings, took the camera and headed straight for the maid agency. The maid agent called the police.
DPP Chew urged the court to sentence Kwan to 12 weeks' jail, citing the "grave intrusion of privacy" of a vulnerable victim.
In mitigation, Kwan's lawyer Amarjit Singh said Kwan had cooperated fully with the authorities and is "deeply remorseful". Kwan has also apologised to the maid, who accepted the apology, Mr Singh said.
Kwan is a "good man, husband and father", and the case has "hit him hard emotionally and financially", the lawyer said.
In sentencing Kwan to 12 weeks' jail, District Judge Samuel Chua said "foreign domestic workers are entitled to work in a safe environment without fear of having their privacy intruded by members of the household they are working in".
For insulting the modesty of a woman, Kwan could have been jailed for up to 18 months per charge and fined.
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Today has been really hard for me, I haven't been very focused and almost passed out drooling on my keyboard.
I decided it would be a good idea at lunch to pick up an energy drink, else I would get nothing done -- although it would satisfy the "I did nothing today and still got paid" Dilbert comic on my cubicle corkboard.
With that in mind, I traveled to my local 7-Eleven,picking up one of those famed 5-Hour Energy shots I see on television every freaking day along with a big can of Sobe Adrenaline.
What could it hurt? Only after I was done drinking them did I realize that 5-Hour Energy has 8,333% of my daily allowance of vitamin B12, 2,000% of B6, and 150% of Niacin (B3).
And for the record, no, that's not a typo.
On top of that, Sobe Adrenaline has 200% B12, 480% B6,and 200% Vitamin C.
At this point I think I'm going to pass out with energy. The 5-Hour Energy warns of a "Niacin Flush" which apparently makes your skin feel warm and turn red.
I imagine I will "level up" any time now and destroy an entire row of cubicles with either super speed or fireballs I can now shoot just by thinking, "Shoot fireball, damnit."
Don't believe me? I just wrote this whole post in 35 seconds. Might want to slowly back away.