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Latour Shares X-Men Concept Art for Quire, Idie… & 2Pacalypse
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Wolverine & the X-Men writer Jason Latour revealed updated character designs intended for the series.
Southern Bastards Announces Anti-Harassment Charity Variant
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Jason Aaron and Jason Latour's new Southern Bastards variant cover has a message for comics fans everywhere.
Spider-Gwen Faces Holiday Horrors & Cross-Dimensional Romance
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Jason Latour spoke with CBR about Spider-Gwen's holiday plans, and her incoming romance with Miles Morales in Spider-Man.
Image Creators Promise Readers Comic Book Spectacle
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A collection of Image writers and artists gathered to talk about "spectacle" in comics and how their creative process gels.
Marvel Teases a Surprising Romance Between Spider-Gwen, Miles Morales
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Two faces from the world of the wall-crawler will soon be smashed up against each other... romantically speaking.
Donald Trump Becomes a Marvel Supervillain in "Spider-Gwen"
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The presumptive GOP presidential nominee is reimagined as Earth-65's M.O.D.O.K. in this week's 'Spider-Gwen Annual" #1.
Spider-Gwen Annual #1
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Jason Latour delivers five fun and enjoyable tales in conjunction with over a dozen artists in "Spider-Gwen Annual" #1, which keeps things light overall but briefly touches on a deep topic and even makes a thinly-veiled political statement.
Spider-Gwen Co-Creator Teases Hero's Spider-Ham-Esque Counterpart
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In "Spider-Gwen Annual" #1, writer/artist Jason Latour introduces a character who may further expand Spider-Ham's world.
Southern Bastards #14
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In "Southern Bastards" #14, Jason Aaron and Jason Latour wrap up "Homecoming" in the best way possible: with the arrival of Roberta Tubb.
IMAGE EXPO: Brandon & Latour Dissect Art In "Black Cloud"
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The new Image series from co-writers Ivan Brandon and Jason Latour will feature art from Greg Hinkle and Matt Wilson.
Latour Welcomes Marvel's "Spider-Women" to Spider-Gwen's Earth-65
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Writer Jason Latour explains how "Spider-Gwen" impacts the upcoming "Spider Women" arc, and where the series will head post-crossover.
Spider-Gwen #5
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Gwen is nowhere to be found in this issue, but that doesn't stop Jason Latour and Chris Visions from advancing the story in a tense and stylish way in "Spider-Gwen" #5.
EXCLUSIVE: Marvel's "Spider-Women" April 2016 Solicitations and Covers
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Marvel's "Spider-Gwen," "Silk" and "Spider-Woman" are crossing over this spring, and CBR has the first look at covers and solicitation text.
Southern Bastards #13
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MATURE READERS Coach Boss's Running Rebs face off against their sworn enemy from Wetumpka in the most important game in Craw County history.
LOOK: "The Walking Dead" #150 Variant Cover Heralds Return of Original Series Artist
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Tony Moore, who drew the first six issues of "The Walking Dead," has created a variant cover for the series' 150th issue.
Guardians of Infinity #1
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For a double-sized issue, "Guardians of Infinity" #1 moves surprisingly slow, although Dan Abnett, Carlo Barberi and Walden Wong do deliver a fun cliffhanger.
"Southern Bastards" Rebel Flag Variant Raises $18K for Charity
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The special rebel flag variant Jason Aaron and Jason Latour's "Southern Bastards" #10 raised $18,000 for charity.
Southern Bastards #12
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MATURE READERS ONLY Special issue written & drawn by Bastard Prime JASON LATOUR!
Guardians of Infinity #1 (UNLETTERED)
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WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS 1000?! Defending the galaxy is a good gig, but Drax isn't thrilled with the combat hours (not enough of them) and Rocket isn't thrilled with the …
Spider-Gwen #1
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Jason Latour, Robbi Rodriguez and Rico Renzi pick up where they left off in "Spider-Gwen" #1 with a new mystery and some background on Peter Parker's early relationship with Gwen.
NYCC EXCLUSIVE: Hopeless, Latour & Thompson Craft Cross-Dimensional Chaos in "Spider-Women"
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CBR talks to the writers behind "Spider-Women," Marvel's upcoming crossover that spans dimensions across "Spider-Woman," Silk" and "Spider-Gwen."
NYCC: Explore The "All-New, All-Different" Marvel Universe
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Marvel Editor in Chief Axel Alonso and writers Gerry Duggan, Dennis Hopeless, David Walker and more reveal what's in store for Marvel's future.
Latour Promises Familiar Faces and Multiversal Adventures in All-New "Spider-Gwen"
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Writer Jason Latour says he, Robbi Rodriguez and Rico Renzi will dig into Gwen's past, explore her future -- and maybe include a Spider-Ham visit.
Generations Collide In Marvel's New "Guardians Of Infinity" Ongoing
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Guardians of the Galaxy team members will cross paths with Guardians from other eras in a new series from Dan Abnett and Carlo Barberi.
"Southern Bastards" Rip Apart the Confederate Flag in Variant Cover
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Jason Latour shares a variant cover for issue #10, the proceeds of which they hope to benefit families of the Charleston Shooting victims.


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Michael Harris is an adventurous and a humble guy. He's been moving around from city to city since he was 18. He really loves traveling and hanging out with new people, especially kids.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris wanted him to finish his college and get a job, but Michael has a strong will to see the world and this change his parents mind eventually. Michael works at a summer camp in Nebraska as a tutor and he couldn't be happier than playing with kids all day long. Some of the children called him "Big Bro" or even "Daddy"""??!???
Aside from his "babysitting" job, 28-yr old Michael is also one of the top writers for a famous travel magazine, The Hops. He was a part-timer for 2 years there, and now he's one of the most respected writers in the industry.
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It all stemmed from the thought that sometimes our small, everyday actions can make the biggest impact on another human being without even knowing it. Melissa experienced this firsthand when her daughter was undergoing surgery at only six days old. Someone she did not know knit a lavender hat for her daughter and she wore that beautiful hat throughout her recovery. The warmth of knowing a person could have that kind of selfless generosity touched Melissa's heart forever and she knew one day she would pay it forward somehow.
That day came when two friends unsuspectingly got together for a normal play date; and while their children played, a seed was planted. Shani was inspired by Melissa's passion for charity. She always knew that she wanted to be a part of something that could not only have a large impact on her and her children's life, but the lives of many in need. Thus began their partnership, and as their ideas blossomed, Party In-Kindness was created.
"No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted ."
Party In-Kindness
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One day, she can be a designer on Project Runway, choosing fabric a la Mood.
Other days she's playing mom to Leslie, her American Girl doll.
The next, she's opening a Wendy's franchise. In our basement.
Dad2Amara and I were watching TV when Amara asked us how to spell "open" and "closed."
We really didn't think anything of it.
But she then asked how to spell "Wendy's." This is what we found:
She began taking our orders at the counter, standing behind her little window with her pad of paper. Then she'd act as fry cook, making our dinners.
Amara really enjoys experiencing every aspect of life. And I want to give her all of it. In a pretty basket.
Even if that means she wants to try her hand at flipping burgers.
A note to all my family and friends -- in and out of the blogosphere -- that have left me kind messages on the blog, emailed me, or called. It has been a trying month. And just when I thought things were looking up, the rug was swept from under my feet.
I am blessed to have all of you in my life. There are too many of you to mention here. But you all know who you are. Salamat.


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Most people know someone who's made a lot of money investing in the market, but sadly most also know people who lost lots of money too. Your goal is to decide which stocks will bring your good returns and which will decrease your capital. You will improve your chances of getting returns by researching and minimizing transaction costs by taking a more passive strategy.
Take advantage of free resources to investigate investment brokers before contracting with them. This little bit of research can save you a lot of money and stress in the long run.
To maximize profitability, think long-term. You are likely to achieve even greater success if you keep your expectations modest instead of banking on things you cannot predict. Keep your stocks until you make a profit.
Do not forget that stocks that you purchase and sell amount to more than mere pieces of paper. Stock ownership means that you're a part of the company's ownership as well. This gives you earnings, as well as a claim on assets. In many instances, you even have voting rights in corporate elections.
If you are an owner of common stock, you should take full advantage of the rights you have to vote as a shareholder. You may also have No Bs Im Reviews busts new Cash With Matt scam a voice in whether a company may make other changes which will affect shareholder value. Voting can be done at the yearly shareholders' meeting or by proxy voting through the mail.
Try to purchase stocks that will do better than average. Average is typically defined as 10% annually. To figure out the return that a particular stock is likely to deliver, all you need to do is add the dividend yield to the projected rate of earnings growth. Stock with 2% yields and 12% earnings can result in a 14% return.
If you desire the best of both worlds, consider connecting to a broker that has online options as well as full service when it comes to stock picking. You can split the work between yourself and your broker. This will give you professional assistance without giving up total control of your investments.
Give short selling a try. This occurs when you loan stock shares. As an investor, you essentially borrow shares of stock that you don't own, as part of a transaction that you will complete at some later point in time. The investor sells the stock and buys it back after the price drops.
It is not wise to invest large amounts of money in the company you work for. Although buying stocks in your employer's company may seem loyal, it does carry a significant risk. If something bad occurs, both your portfolio and paycheck will be in danger. On the other hand, if employees can purchase shares at a discounted price, buying them could be a good investment.
As mentioned, pretty much everyone knows people that have both done well and been creamed by the stock market. These occurrences are common. Although luck does help you make a lot of money via investing, if you learn the basic principles and invest wisely, you increase your chances of success. Apply the advice of this article to increase your success with stock market investing, both now and in the future.


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If there's one thing we know about Avengers: Infinity War, it's that it will feature a gigantic cast. Seriously, it's gonna be huge. Most of the characters who will appear have already been seen in some form or fashion, but believe it or not, there will be at least one new character that will debut at least one new character amidst the familiar faces. Here's what co-director Joe Russo recently said on the subject:
Russo dropped this subtle revelation in a recent interview with The Indian Express, and while common sense dictated that new players would be added to the third Avengers flick, it begs the question of which Marvel characters are big enough to shine among the established heroes and villains. We have a few candidates in mind...
Captain Marvel
To clarify, just because Carol Danvers might show up in Avengers: Infinity War doesn't mean that she'll have her Captain Marvel powers yet. Brie Larson was officially revealed to be playing Carol last month at San Diego Comic-Con, but as we pointed out, the announcement came much earlier than Marvel's past hero castings have come. One of the reasons for that could be that she'll appear in another movie before her own solo adventure, and directors Joe and Anthony Russo may have accidentally let slip a few months back that Avengers: Infinity War will be that movie. However, Captain Marvel writer Nicole Perlman recently said that she's altering Carol's origin story so it doesn't resemble Green Lantern's. So while we will eventually see Carol flying around and shooting energy blasts as Captain Marvel, she may just be a normal Air Force officer in her first MCU movie.


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ARTICLE II - Corporate Seal
ARTICLE III - Purpose
ARTICLE IV - Membership
ARTICLE V - Membership Meeting
ARTICLE VI - Directors
ARTICLE VII - Officers of the Corporation
ARTICLE VIII - Executive Committees
Article IX - Meeting
ARTICLE X - Distribution of Funds and Dissolution
ARTICLE XI - Miscellaneous
ARTICLE XII - Amendments
ARTICLE XIII - Notices
The principal office of CAPTAL AREA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH UNDERWRITERS, INC., (the "Corporation") shall be in Tallahassee, Florida and other offices in such other places as the Board of Directors may from time to time select. TOP
Corporate Seal
The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the following words: "CAPITAL AREA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH UNDERWRITERS,INC.", a Florida Non-Profit Corporation. TOP
The purpose of the Corporation is to be a non-profit corporation under the Florida General Corporation Act.
The Corporation is organized and will operate exclusively for business league purposes as these terms are defined in Section 50l
(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, including all future amendments and regulations thereunder (hereinafter referred to as "the Code"), all for the public benefit. Such activities shall include the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c) (6) of the Code.
In addition, the Corporation is organized and will operate to place the sale and service of disability and/or health insurance upon the highest possible place. To advance public knowledge for the need and benefit of disability and/or health insurance. To provide and promote a program of continuing education and self-improvement for its members. To be active, as an association, in public affairs and to encourage its members to support and contribute to community activities. To promote the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Health Underwriters, hereby made a part of these by-laws. TOP
The Members, Officers and Board of Directors, the number of which may vary from time to time, of CAPITAL AREA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH UNDREWRITERS, INC., (hereafter "Corporation"), by virtue of his/her/their membership, office or position with the Corporation shall be the members of the corporation. An individual's membership in the Corporation shall cease when such individual is no longer in good standing. TOP
Annual Meeting. There shall be an annual meeting of the members during month of May each year for selecting the board of directors, installation of new officers, for receiving the annual reports of officers, directors and committees, and for transacting other business. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to change the date of the annual meeting. Notice of the meeting, shall be sent electronically to the last recorded address of each member at least ten (10) days before the time appointed for the meeting unless such notice is waived or a different notice period be required by these Bylaws or the law.
All notices of meetings shall set forth the place, date, time, and general purpose of the meeting. TOP
1. Number. The purpose and business of the Corporation shall be managed and controlled by its Board of Directors also known as the Executive Board. The initial Board of Directors shall be composed of three (3) members, consisting of the incorporators.
The Board of Directors shall have the authority to increase the size of the Board to a maximum of 20 directors. From time to time, the directors collectively may be referred to as the "Executive Board."
The actual number of directors to serve in the ensuing year shall be designated at each annual meeting by the members. If not so designated, the numbers shall be the same as the previous year. Each director shall serve two years and until a successor is elected and qualified. If there is a vacancy in the Board of Directors by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by designation of the members who nominated the director whose office is vacated.
2. Selection of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors to serve for the ensuing year shall be selected by a vote of the membership of the Corporation.
3. Powers. The Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint Executive Committees and the power to delegate to such Executive Committee any and all authority necessary to administer and manage the activities of the Corporation. The Board, by majority vote, may terminate any appointed executive committee upon motion of any director.
The Board of Directors shall have all other powers as may be exercised by the Corporation, subject to the provisions of law, the Certificate of Incorporation and these Bylaws.
4. Removal. Any Director may be removed with or without cause based on a resolution of the Board of Directors. Any Director that has unexcused absences from three (3) officially scheduled meetings may be removed from office by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. TOP
Officers of the Corporation
1. Officers. The officers of the Corporation shall be a President, a President Elect, First Vice-President , Immediate Past-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer as chosen by the Board of Directors.
The officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify in their seat. Any officer chosen or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed either with or without cause at any time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board of Directors. If the office of any officer or officers becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy shall be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board of Directors. In the event of a vacancy, the Board of Directors may temporarily appoint a director to carry on the duties of the vacated position until there is a vote by the Board.
2. President. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation. It shall be his or her duty to preside at all meetings of the directors to have general and active management of the business of the Corporation; to see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect; to execute all contracts, agreements and other obligations and instruments, in the name of the Corporation.
He or she shall have the general supervision and direction of the other officers of the Corporation and shall see that their duties are properly performed.
He or she shall submit a report of the operations of the Corporation for the year to the Board at their annual meeting if so directed by the Board.
He or she shall be ex-officio member of all standing committees and shall have the general duties and powers of supervision and management usually vested in the office of Chairman of a corporation.
3. President Elect, The President Elect shall be vested with all the powers and required to perform all the duties of the President or his or her successor in his or her absence or disability and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. The President Elect will also be recognized and responsible for the chapter's membership as Membership Chair Person.
4. First Vice-President, The First Vice-President shall be vested with all the powers and required to perform all the duties of the President or his or her successor in his or her absence or disability and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors. The First Vice President will also be recognized and responsible for the chapter's monthly programs as Education/Program Chair Person. This will include scheduling/coordinating guest speakers and offering of Continuing Education classes.
5. Immediate Past-President, The Immediate Past President will serve in an advisor capacity to assist the President and Chapter Elected Officers to fulfill their duties as outlined in bylaws.
6. Secretary. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Corporation, the Board of Directors and standing committees. He or she shall act as clerk thereof and shall record all of the proceedings of such meetings in a book kept for that purpose. He or she shall keep and maintain the corporate seal of the Corporation and affix the corporate seal when authorized. He or she shall give proper notice of meetings of directors and shall perform such other duties as shall be assigned to him or her by the President or the Board of Directors. The Secretary will also be recognized and responsible for all communications as Communications Chair.
7. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall:
(a) have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds, notes, and other valuables of the Corporation.
(b) deposit all funds in the name of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies or depositories as shall be selected in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws.
(c) keep complete and accurate records of account, showing accurately at all times the financial condition of the Corporation.
(d) render a statement of the condition of the finances of the Corporation at all annual meetings of the Board of Directors, and
(e) in general perform all duties and exercise all powers incident to the office of treasurer and such other duties and powers as the board of Directors, from time to time may assign to or confer on him or her.
8. Delegation. The Board of Directors may delegate temporarily the powers and duties of any officer of the Corporation, in case of his or her absence or for any other reason, to any other officers or directors, and may authorize the delegation by any officer of the Corporation of any of his or her powers and duties to any agent or employee subject to the general supervision of such officer.
9. Resignation. Any officer or director may resign at any time. Such resignations shall be made in writing and shall take effect at the time specified therein, or, if no time be specified, at the time of its receipt by the President or Secretary. TOP
Executive Committees
The Executive Committees will be approved by the Executive Board and will consist of the following Committee Chairs:
1. Awards- responsible for recognizing outgoing Board Members/Officers at annual meeting.
2. Communications - responsible for ensuring that all members are properly notified of upcoming meetings and programs.
3. Education/Program - responsible for obtaining guest speakers for monthly meetings and providing Continuing Education Classes to members.
4. Legislative - responsible for working with FAHU and lobbyists on keeping members informed of issues regarding Health Care. This person will be responsible for chapter's participation in Legislative Day on the Hill sponsored by FAHU.
5. Media Relations - responsible for working with local media to promote how the Chapter is supporting local community.
6. Membership/Retention Chair - responsible for attracting and retaining members for Chapter. TOP
1. Annual Meeting of Board of Directors. There shall be meetings of the newly selected members of the Board of Directors immediately after the annual meeting of the membership. The purpose of the meeting shall be for electing officers, for receiving the annual reports of officers and committees, and for transacting other business. If the day designated falls upon a legal holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next succeeding day not a holiday. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to change the date of the annual meeting. Notice of the meeting, sent by the Secretary, shall be sent electronically to the last recorded address of each member of the Board of Directors at last ten (10) days and not more than thirty (30) days before the time appointed for the meeting unless such notice is waived or a different notice period be required by these Bylaws or the law. All notices of meetings shall set forth the place, date, time and general purpose of the meeting.
2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by a majority of the whole Board of Directors at their discretion. Notice for any special meeting is to be given in the same manner as for the annual meeting.
3. Monthly Meetings. Monthly meetings will be held during the months of September through May on the third Thursday, at a time convenient to the board and at such places as the Board of Directors shall designate.
4. Waiver. Notwithstanding the provisions of any of the foregoing sections, a meeting of the Board of Directors of this Corporation may be held at any time and at any place within or without the State of Florida, and any action may be taken therein, if notice is waived in writing by every ember of the Board of Directors having the right to vote at the meeting and a written memorandum memorializing the action so taken is signed by the consenting Directors.
5. Quorum. A majority of the members of the Board of Directors present in person or by written proxy at a meeting duly convened shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting.
6. Vote Required. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, the Board of Directors may take any action upon approval of the majority of the Board of Directors at any duly held meeting at which a quorum is present. TOP
Distribution of Funds and Dissolution
1. Annual Audit. The Board of Directors, in their discretion, may cause the Corporation to be audited annually by the Board of Directors.
2. Distribution and Retention of Funds. After sufficient funds are retained for operating expenses for the present fiscal year and for any other contingencies deemed necessary by the Board of Directors, the board may cause the remaining funds of the Corporation to be retained by the Corporation for other Corporation projects as may be approved by the Board of Directors or placed in a savings account.
3. Dissolution. In accordance with applicable state and federal law, the Corporation may be dissolved and terminated by the affirmative vote of a majority of the whole Board of Directors at any duly held meeting of Directors, provided that written notice of the dissolution and termination proposal shall be mailed to each Director at least 14 days in advance of such meeting. In the event of dissolution, abandonment or termination of the Corporation, no income, contribution or other revenue or funds shall accrue to the benefit of any individual, and any and all funds then possessed by the Corporation, after current indebtedness has been paid, shall be distributed as the Board of Directors shall determine to an organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for business league purposes as shall at that time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Sections 50l(a) and 50l(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. It shall be explicitly understood that the name "CAPITAL AREA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH UNDERWRITERS, INC." and names similar thereto are assets of the Corporation. In the event of dissolution, abandonment or termination of the Corporation, no member or director shall have use of said name without written consent of the member or other directors as the case may be. TOP
1. Contracts. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents, of the Corporation to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances; and, unless so authorized by the Board of Directors or by these Bylaws, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the Corporation by any contract or engagement, or to pledge its credit or to render it liable pecuniarily for any purpose or to any amount.
2. Checks, Drafts, etc. All checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation shall be signed by Treasurer or President. Any check over the amount of $500 will need both the signature of the Treasurer and President.
3. Depositories. All funds of the Corporation shall be deposited form time to time to the credit of the Corporation in such
banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate, upon such terms and conditions as shall be fixed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may from time to time authorize the opening and keeping with any such depository as it may designate, of general and special bank accounts, and may make such special rules and regulations with respect thereto, not inconsistent with the provisions of these bylaws, as it may deem expedient.
4. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin July 1 and end June 30 of each year unless a different date or year is specified by the Board of Directors.
5. Prohibition against Sharing in Earnings or Profits. No director or officer of the Corporation shall receive at any time any of the net earnings or profits from the operations of the Corporation, provided, that this shall not prevent the payment to any such person of such reasonable compensation for services rendered to or for the Corporation in effecting any of its purposes as shall be fixed by the Board of Directors.
6. Indemnification. As specified in the Articles of Incorporation, the Corporation shall, to the full extent permitted by the laws of the State of Florida, as amended from time to time, indemnify all persons whom it may indemnify pursuant thereto.
7. Liability Insurance. The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a Director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a Director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability or expense in any such capacity or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this section. TOP
These bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed, or new Bylaws may be adopted, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting at any duly held meeting, provided that written notice of the proposed amendment(s) shall be provided to each member at least 7 days in advance of such meeting. TOP
Copies of any required notice and all corporate documents shall be delivered to:
Peggy J. Gainey
Earl Bacon Agency
3131 Lonnbladh Road
Tallahassee, Fl 32308
(850) 878-2121 Ext 256
(850) 878-2128 (fax)
The foregoing By-laws of CAPTAL AREA ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH UNDERWRITERS, INC., were adopted by the Board of Directors on 4th day of February, 2010. Amendments pursuant to Article XII are shown hereinafter bearing the date of amendment and restrictions, if any.
SIGNED: Peggy J. Gainey, President
ATTEST: Dee Dee Rudd, Secretary
Bylaws revised effective February 4, 2010.


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Native Americans believe that they provide help and protection at night, so what better animal to create for a lampshade! This clever cardboard owl by Claude Jeantet is sure to brighten up any room and it's really easy to make too.
You Will Need:
- Semi-cylindrical lampshade frame
- 25W low-energy bulb
- Sheet of transparent polyphane
- Two 14mm (?in) brown wooden beads
- 0.6 cardboard: 30 x 30cm (12 x 12in)
- Flexible cardboard: 50 x 50cm (20 x 20in)
- Kraft micro: 8 x 8cm (3¼ x 3¼in)
- Cardboard Owl templates
Here's how to make the cardboard owl…
1. Body: Cut out 32 sticks measuring 0.7 x 22cm (8¾ x ¼in) from 0.6 cardboard. Glue together in pairs (large groove against large groove), then glue around the rounded edges of the lamp shade frame, ensuring that the sticks are perpendicular to the support. Apply a polyphane sheet to the interior curve of the body.
2. Wings: Draw and cut out two profiles (A) from flexible cardboard. Glue them to each side of the body.
3. Legs: Cut out six leg profiles (B) from 0.6 cardboard. Glue them in sets of three (see diagram), then glue to the bottom of the body.
4. Eyes: Make two spirals with 26 x 0.7cm (10½ x ¼in) strips of flexible cardboard. Glue the beads to the centre of the spirals. Glue the eyes to the top of the body.
5. Beak: Draw and cut out the beak profile (C) from 0.6 cardboard. Cover it with kraft micro, fold it slightly and glue it between the two eyes.
6. Crests: Cut out two 8 x 0.8cm (3¼ x ?in) rectangles from kraft micro. Divide them in two up to 4cm (1¾in), then slot them into place and glue above the eyes.
This project has been excerpted from Cardboard Creatures.


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Remastered Live Album!
New Compilation Album
Previously Unreleased Live Album!
Mario McNulty Production of Never Let Me Down!
Parlophone Records proudly releases David Bowie's Loving the Alien (1983-1988) the fourth in a series of box sets spanning his career from 1969. Along with the studio and live albums from the era, Loving the Alien also contains a new production of the 1987 LP Never Let Me Down.
Format: Parlophone 180g 15LP Box Set
Expected On: 10/12/2018
Gorillaz The Now Now Deluxe Edition 180g LP Box Set (Blue Vinyl)
180g Blue Vinyl Deluxe Box Set!
The Now Now, the sixth studio album by Gorillaz, features the singles "Humility", featuring George Benson, and "Lake Zurich". The album also includes guest artists Snoop Dogg and Jamie Principle for the song "Hollywood".
Format: Parlophone Deluxe Edition 180g Blue Vinyl LP Box Set
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Jethro Tull Heavy Horses (Steven Wilson Remix) 180g LP
40th Anniversary Edition 180g Vinyl LP!
Original 1978 Album Remixed To Stereo by Steven Wilson!
Upon release, Heavy Horses was a top 20 album on both sides of the Atlantic. Commercial success was met equally with critical praise for its melodies, instrumentation and Anderson's signature flute playing.
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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David Bowie Changestwobowie 180g LP (Random Black Or Blue Vinyl)
Compilation Reissued On 180g Vinyl LP!
Initial Pressing On Random Black Or Blue Vinyl!
The follow up to David's hugely successful first "Best Of" compilation has not officially been available since the late 1980s. Spanning 1971 to 1980, it features a variety of hits and standout tracks such as "Starman", "1984", "John, I'm Only Dancing (Again)" and the single versions of "Ashes To Ashes," "Fashion" and "D.J."
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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David Bowie "Heroes" 180g LP
Remastered & Pressed On 180g Vinyl LP!
Heroes is the second of the Berlin Trilogy which he recorded in collaboration with Brian Eno. The album continued the ambient experiments of the previous album "Low" and features King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp.
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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David Bowie Lodger 180g LP
Remastered & Pressed On 180g Vinyl LP!
The 13th studio album by David Bowie was originally released May 1979. The final release in the Berlin Trilogy, the album was recorded in Switzerland and New York City (not Berlin) with Brian Eno and producer Tony Visconti.
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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David Bowie Low 180g LP
Remastered & Pressed On 180g Vinyl LP!
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Rated 251/500!
Low is a 1977 album by David Bowie, widely regarded as one of his most influential releases. It was the first of the "Berlin Trilogy", a series of collaborations with Brian Eno.
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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David Bowie Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) 180g LP
Remastered & Pressed On 180g Vinyl LP!
Released in September 1980 by RCA Records, Scary Monsters... was Bowie's final studio album for the label and his first following the so-called 'Berlin Trilogy' of Low, "Heroes" and Lodger (1977-1979).
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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Coldplay Kaleidoscope 180g 12" Vinyl EP (Light Blue Vinyl)
2018 Grammy Award Nominee!
Limited Edition Light Blue Vinyl 180g 12" Vinyl EP!!
Serving as a companion to their 7th studio album, A Head Full of Dreams, which was released in 2015, Coldplay now releases their 5-track EP titled Kaleidoscope.
Format: Parlophone Light Blue Vinyl 180g 12" Vinyl EP
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Jethro Tull Songs From the Wood 180g LP
40th Anniversary 180g Vinyl LP!
Steven Wilson Remix!
One of Jethro Tull's finest and most accessible albums and the first in the band's acclaimed late 1970s 'Folk Rock Trilogy'. Songs From The Wood highlights the band at its most playful and, due to its lush production and more noticeable use of keyboards, is perhaps one of the band's most obviously Progressive Rock orientated releases.
Format: Parlophone LP
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David Bowie A New Career In A New Town (1977-1982) 180g 13LP
Remastered 180g 13LP Box Set With Book!
This 180g audiophile vinyl 13 LP box set features all of the material officially released by David Bowie between 1977 and 1982 including all four studio albums, his 1978 live album 'STAGE' in both original and expanded tracklistings, the newly compiled 'HEROES' E.P., collecting together both the German and French long and single versions of 'Heroes', and the exclusive new compilation of single versions, non-album singles and B-sides, 'RE:CALL 3'.
Format: Parlophone 180g 13LP Box With Book
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Paul Weller A Kind Revolution 180g LP
13th Solo Studio Album On 180g Vinyl LP!
This 13th solo studio album from Paul Weller once again features the full spectrum of Weller's influences, from rock to R&B, soul to jazz, and funk to folk.
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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David Bowie David Live (2005 Mix) 180g 3LP
180g Vinyl 3LP Set!
David Live was culled from performances on the 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th of July, 1974 at the Tower Theater, Philadelphia. Includes "Rebel Rebel", "Changes", "Space Oddity", "Aladdin Sane" & morel.
Format: Parlophone 180g 3LP
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David Bowie Diamond Dogs 180g LP
Remastered & Pressed On 180g Vinyl!
Originally released in 1974, Diamond Dogs was Bowie's first release following his break from the Spiders From Mars back-up band. The collection includes "1984", "Candidate", "Diamond Dogs" and one of his best songs "Rebel Rebel".
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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David Bowie Live Nassau Coliseum 180g 2LP
180g Vinyl Double LP!
Recorded live at the Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, NY March 23, 1976. Known to fans for many years as the Thin White Duke double album bootleg (among various other titles), the record didnt get an official release for over thirty years, when it was finally issued as part of the Station To Station deluxe set in September, 2010.
Format: Parlophone 180g 2LP
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David Bowie Station to Station 180g LP
Remastered & Pressed On 180g Vinyl!
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums of All Time - Rated 324/500!
Touching on his love of German electronic bands, American R&B and even film music plus the talents of his American band, Bowie crafted an album drawing on both European and American sensibilities.
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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David Bowie Young Americans 180g LP
180g Vinyl LP!
Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Songs of All Time - "Young Americans" - Rated 486/500!
Bowie's 1975 "Young Americans" finds him amidst many back-up singers including Luther Vandross while David Sanborn played the sax solo. Includes "Fame", "Young Americans" and "Can You Hear Me".
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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Jethro Tull Stand Up (Steven Wilson Remix) 180g LP
The Steven Wilson Remix Pressed on 180g Vinyl!
Jethro Tulls second album, Stand Up, marked an early turning point for the band with the addition of guitarist Martin Barre along with Ian Andersons introduction of folk-rock influences to the groups blues-based sound.
Format: Parlophone 180g LP
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As Pope Francis prepares for his visit to Sweden on Monday and Tuesday for the launching of the the 500th anniversary of the Reformation commemoration, La Croix looks back at the advances in dialogue between Catholics and Protestants.The fact that the Lutherans have invited Pope Francis to come to Sweden and open the 500th anniversary jubilee of the Reformation is clearly much more than a polite gesture. In fact, it is a revolution. To see this, we simply need to recall Luther's harsh words attacking the papacy."Accursed, damned, reviled be the name of the papists. When I say, 'May your kingdom come!' I am also obliged to cry: ' Accursed, damned, reviled be the name of the papists!'" wrote the German founder of the Reformation. For their part, Catholics were equally unsparing with respect to what they regarded as "the abominable heresy."Since that time the tone between Rome and the Protestants – in plural – as completely changed. Plural because it is necessary to recall that from its beginnings the Reformation opened up a theological effervescence based on the work of Ulrich Zwingli, Jean Calvin, Guillaume Farel and others as well as Luther himself. Moreover, Protestantism developed several currents including Lutheranism and Calvinism in particular.
Source: Small steps signal grassroots ecumenical progress – La Croix International


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Posted on September 27, 2010
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Managers Unbowed by a Fed Move
Rates Are Just One Piece Of the Puzzle, Funds Say, When Valuing Small Caps
NEW YORK -- Small-capitalization stocks don't do nearly as well when the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates, so what are small-cap portfolio managers doing to prepare? Not a heck of a lot.
The annual gain of the Russell 2000 Index of small stocks falls to roughly 3.5% when the Fed is raising rates, compared with its historical average advance of 12%, according to James Furey, chief small-cap analyst at Lehman Brothers.


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Friday, June 22, 2012
Naming Contest: Reversible Fantabulousness
Both sides of this apron are beautiful and it is almost a shame to upstage what you are wearing underneath. Don't blame the apron, it's Hannah the Threads Hunter who designed her! On one side there is a lovely blue background dotted with classic pink and red flowers and a ruffle on the top and bottom. The other side features a modern floral design of teals, blues, and browns against a not too white background. The apron is trimmed in milk chocolate polka dot, which forms the ties for the waist and neck.
You can leave your suggestion in the comments, but be sure to check Facebook for the other suggestions! Remember, just for participating you will get a 50% off coupon for your entire order in our shop - just e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com with "coupon code" in the subject line after giving us your fabulous name idea! The winner will be entered in a drawing with the other naming contest winners for a beautiful apron of your choice!
We have 5 new aprons in this product line, so I call that good odds! Don't miss the other 4...
23 comments:
- AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 12:20 PM
My grandma had a dark blue blouse that looked so much like the dark blue side of this apron it immediately made me smile.ReplyDelete
Love it!
Her name was Esther which seems like the perfect name for this apron with the two sides when I think of Queen Esther. One side for her royal-ness as Esther and the other side reflecting her Jewish ordinariness as Haddassa.
Martha Mary -- wear on one side to cook, the other to be still :)ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness....THIS is Tilly.ReplyDelete
Cheerful, whimsical, sweet, and vintage....that's my awesome mother in law, Tilly.
I really think this one needs a "double name" since it's reversible - so if Martha Mary doesn't swing it, I think you need "Annie Jane"ReplyDelete
reversible flower apronReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 2:04 PM
Beautiful BelleReplyDelete
I would say mary lou!ReplyDelete
I had left a comment when there were none... naming each. Where did it go?ReplyDelete
Dulce Fluer...I love this one! momlovesdeals at gmail dot comReplyDelete
fancy floranceReplyDelete
I like "Ruth Ann"...Love this apron! I would never be able to decide which side to wear "out"...haha!ReplyDelete
I use my grandmother's name "Edna"ReplyDelete
I hope you like it :)
I like Margaret. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.ReplyDelete
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General Immortus is a villain and a member of the Brotherhood of Evil, who may appear in a future episode of Teen Titans Go!.
- Idol Hands (debut, cameo)
- Kickin' It
Powers and Abilities
Immortality: primary ability
Persuasiveness: He also possesses the skill of influencing people.
- He is known as the 'Forever Lasting Solider'.
- In the original series, he was voiced by Xander Berkeley.


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I am a private equity and angel investor active in a variety of markets, primarily Europe and Asia, and also North America and the Middle East. Forbes Associates asked me to write this guest blog on how good public relations is important to investors anywhere in the world.
The simple answer is that proper communications to a variety of stakeholders is crucial to a successful business. And of course public relations expertise is a key piece of effective communications. To illustrate this general point, I offer some practical examples that come up often for me:
- Marketing. Every business sells something, and marketing is usually an important part of the sales process — particularly for consumer products, but also for business-to-business offerings. PR is often the foundation of effective marketing, and can be more cost-effective than advertising for certain types of products. One example is content-based products like music, films and books, for which a popular buzz (usually on the Internet) is much more effective than advertisement. Fashion is another area where buzz can be important (although advertisement plays a bigger role than for content-based products).
- Fundraising. When I and my partners are seeking to raise money for a business venture, accurate and positive market perceptions are crucial. Financial PR experts are usually an important part of the team on any major fundraising.
- Event-Driven Reporting. Public companies have an obligation under securities laws to report publicly on various regular and exceptional company events, and these reports are customarily made in or accompanied by a press release. It is important to have a PR team that understands the legal requirements for such disclosures, as well as how markets can be expected to react. Mistakes in this area can have serious regulatory and market consequences.
- Crisis Management. When a company suffers an unexpected crisis, or, perhaps, reports on a substantial adverse change to its business, public messaging is crucial. Under the strains of a crisis, it can be particularly difficult to report in a way that is accurate and honest, while protecting the company's interests. And time pressures for reporting can be intense. A seasoned PR expert is highly desirable — some would say necessary — as a member of any crisis-response team.
These are just some of the most prominent examples of how public relations can be important to the success of a business and its investors.
I will add one further anecdote. One of the London-based private equity firms with which I work often has itself made a substantial investment in a communications and PR company, whose services they often use for their own investments. Clearly, these investors understand the value of PR both as a good industry to invest in and also as a valuable service when done right!
Maury Shenk
Solidus Partners [link to http://uk.linkedin.com/in/mauryshenk]


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Posted on 11.02.2011 - 14:00 EST in GENERAL NEWS by Rons_ROV_Links
iXSea announces the launch of iXBlue, a group of highly innovative and responsive companies serving customers in the defense, geosciences, offshore, aeronautic and space industries. The new group iXBlue brings several of the industry's most innovative companies under one roof.
iXBlue includes: iXFiber, iXMotion, iXSea, iXSpace, iXSurvey, iXWaves, Resiconcept and Sodena
Partner companies in which iXBlue proudly holds an interest include: Coriolis, EuroFOG, Guimbal, H2X, iXElek, Photline, Sofresud and Tronics
Philippe Debaillon Vesque, President & CEO of the new group, said: "I want iXBlue to be recognized for its ability to integrate and to combine technologies, products and services from across the group to create the kind of innovative solutions that cannot be found anywhere else. iXBlue will provide customers with a business shortcut: a single point of contact for high-quality systems that add real value to their operations."
"Our aim is to leverage the knowledge and experience that exist within the individual companies without losing the advantages that smaller companies possess, notably their ability to respond quickly and their accountability and drive."
iXBlue companies contribute actively to eight business areas:
• Inertial Products
• Acoustic Products
• Sonar Systems
• Motion Systems
• Integrated Solutions
• Advanced Components
• Sea Operations
• Marine Works
Each business area has a dedicated research and development team and maintains its own intellectual property. Essential business and service functions are provided as a central resource.
The group has currently more than 500 employees and an annual turnover close to 100M€. iXBlue companies have a strong presence in the USA, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Dubai, Singapore, China and Australia.
About the inertial products business area
iXBlue's range of inertial products is based upon the FOG (Fiber-Optic Gyroscope) technology, which has been developed, improved, and fully mastered by its teams along the past 30 years.
Vertically integrated for the benefit of its customers, iXBlue designs, develops and manufactures all its products from its own Fibers, its own IOCs (Integrated Optical Circuits), its own electronics and software, ensuring a quality control which exceeds the highest standards.
The product catalogue includes gyrocompasses, Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS), Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) and Inertial Navigation Systems (INS) for use:
• Under and above water on board Submarines and Surface Ships, ROVs, AUVs and UUVs,
• On land for a variety of applications, including vehicles and weapons,
• In air on board aircrafts, helicopters, or drones,
• In space where the unsurpassed and proven reliability of the technology makes it suitable for the most demanding spatial uses.
About the acoustic products business area
The acoustic business area's best seller product GAPS (Global Acoustic Positioning System) combines both Inertial Navigation and underwater acoustic positioning technologies. GAPS provides accurate and robust subsea tracking and positioning of divers, ROVs, AUVs and sonars, even under the most demanding conditions. Applications for this heavily field-optimized system include seabed mapping, pipeline and cable surveys and environmental scientific studies.
This business area offers a full range of oceanographic acoustic releases, pingers and transponders. Suitable for mooring applications at depths from estuarine to full-ocean with low power consumption and high corrosion resistance. iXBlue's releases are ideal for oceanographic surveys and heavy-duty subsea construction operations.
About the sonar systems business area
The sonar systems business area has built a strong expertise in designing, developing and manufacturing:
• Active transducers from a few hundred Hz to hundreds of kHz, with associated matching units and power amplifiers, active arrays,
• Passive sensors, such as hydrophones, and passive arrays,
• Advanced opto-acoustic sensors which leverage on iXBlue's expertises in acoustics and optics.
By combining acoustic and inertial expertises, the sonar systems business area has developed one of the most advanced products for accurate seabed imaging and mapping: the SHADOWS synthetic aperture sonar.
The business area product range also includes multibeam sounders, high-resolution sub-bottom profilers, real-time data processing and data fusion. iXBlue provides comprehensive sonar systems integrating various products and equipments.
About the motion systems business area
The motion systems business area is a leading designer and manufacturer of multi-axis motion simulators and multi-axis ground and embedded positioners for civil and military applications.
For ground performance testing and simulations, iXBlue provides:
• Speed and positioning tables and precision centrifuges,
• Multi-axe motion simulators for trajectory simulations,
• Motion test benches for inertial systems.
For ground and embedded equipment, iXBlue provides:
• Embedded positioners, fixed positioners,
• Pan & tilt positioners,
• Embedded ground, naval and aeronautical calculators.
About the integrated solutions business area
By combining the skills and expertise of iXSea and Sodena, the integrated solutions business area provides a range of integrated solutions for bridge control, safety and security, off-shore as well as turn-key solutions for hydrography.
iXBlue has delivered many integrated navigation systems for the merchant shipping, fishing and naval markets.
iXBlue's reputation is based on having equipped over 10,000 ships (new builds and retrofits to existing vessels) with its ECS, ECDIS IMO-certified or WECDIS NATO-compliant systems.
The company also provides radar systems and data distribution units within fully integrated navigation systems.
iXBlue has also delivered integrated systems and turn-key solutions to several customers, making use of its own products, but also of third party equipments coming from several suppliers.
About the advanced components business area
The advanced components business area designs, develops and manufactures specialty optical fibers, components and sub-assemblies made from optical fibers, for the telecommunications industry, military applications and industrial markets.
It produces:
• Special fibers: active fibers (for lasers and amplifiers), polarization maintenance fibers (for gyroscopes and couplers), photosensitive fibers (for Bragg networks), passive fibers (for optical signal transmission),
• Components: Bragg network fibers (for sensors), mirrors (for fiber lasers), laser diode stabilizers (for fiber lasers), gain equalizer filters (for optical amplifiers).
About the sea operations business area
The sea operations business area specializes in the measurement and interpretation of the physical, chemical and biological marine environment.
The Sea operations business area comprises Category A Hydrographic Surveyors, together with highly experienced Degree and Masters qualified Geophysicists and Oceanographers, divers and ships.
Thanks to its many assets and experienced personnel, the company delivers:
• Hydrographic surveys,
• Biological & environmental studies,
• Oceanographic measurements,
• Geophysical site investigations,
• Sea trial & equipment testing.
About the marine works business area
With its own shipyard, H2X, and ship-fitting company iXElek, the marine works business area can deliver catamarans and mono-hull ships for leisure or professional use.
Thanks to the skills and expertise developed by iXBlue, the company can deliver custom-built hydrography and oceanography vessels to suit any particular requirement, based on its own equipment or any third party's.
Alternatively, iXBlue can install its or your survey solution on your own vessel in dockyards using 1500m of quays with lifting for up to 600 tons.


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Copper can be traced anywhere. What you need to know first before you think of cashing your copper is that is it all over you. Copper is a prevalent metal. The most common places where you will find the metal at home is in the plumbing pipes, inside air conditioners, roofing materials and old wires that you may find around. It is not about bringing down your house to get the precious metal.
Copper is commonly used in electric motors. What that means is that every time you use either a car, electric tool, generator or server, you are also using copper. It is effortless to trace some piece of this metal at a local scrap shop. Brass is also to be in the same class with copper You can recycle your old copper pan for much better price than selling it to a garage. You just find a copper coin in your pocket. Those penny jars you have at the top of your dressing mirror can be worth more than you think.
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OK it's not that big of a deal for me, just a mere annoyance. I've stated my concerns and you remain adamant on yours. Alex On Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 10:23 AM, Emmanuel Lecharny <firstname.lastname@example.com>wrote: > Alex Karasulu wrote: > >> I disagree in general with this toString() just being used for logging. >> >> > You are right : it's also used for debugging ;) > >> It's a bad practice that even Josh Bloch should not characterize as only >> for >> logging. And the reason for this is that the JVM automatically converts a >> type to a string representation by calling toString() whenever a string is >> needed. >> > Wrong. It generally prints out an @, not a representation of the object. An > even if Joshua may be wrong sometime, I think that this usage of toString() > is a common practice. > >> This is dangerous and one should not presume it's always safe to >> just use toString() as an "only for logging output" method that can be >> leisurely set to anything u like. >> >> > It's not dangerous : it's the contract. There is nothing wrong in producing > a String from an objetc, whne it's dangerous to produce a specific format > not agreed on before when it's not candy for the user's eye. Again the > contract said 'for the person', not for the program. > >> Sometimes people are surprise when the compiler does the interchange >> between >> the type and the String returned by toString(). I just think any method >> that the compiler treats in a special way like this should be considered >> carefully. >> >> > Do you have an example ? > >> Also regarding your point about IDE's using toString(): usually there can >> be >> some alignment but if not you can always setup a custom renderer in the >> IDE's debugger. Most people rarely ever use this feature since they just >> dig into the object via the variable viewer. >> >> > And I don't want to use this feature. It always is a waste of time to have > to open an object to get what's inside it when a well designed toString() > method would have produced the exact representation of the object. When you > are debugging, you want to get straight to the bug, not to have to tune your > IDE for hours to get what you want. > > In general, and this is something very true for ADS, lacks of logs and > lacks of decent toString() methdos induce long and painfull debugging > session. We are debugging this server more than we are writing code, now > that we have delivered stable versions, and this is something that won't > slow down. In any case, I would favor pretty toString() methods over > anything else. > > > -- > -- > cordialement, regards, > Emmanuel Lécharny > www.iktek.com > directory.apache.org > > > -- Alex Karasulu My Blog :: http://www.jroller.com/akarasulu/ Apache Directory Server :: http://directory.apache.org Apache MINA :: http://mina.apache.org
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2) The implimentation. Why do so many walking robot designers becom fixated on walking robots, I see that a robot needs to be able to deliver a payload from point A to point B in the quikest possible time while takin up the smallest envolope of space, and consuming small amount of energy. I think that wheels and tracks have a play in all land based locomotion. Consider for amoment the places in a human environment where wheels may be used, Therer are enough to make them a viable option. Even in a no human enviroment. Thus I belive wheel should be present in the robot system in some way. I have yet to see a robot philosophy, that divers awya form, fixed body movable legs. Ie we wil create abody, like an anthrapod, and then attach movable legs. The assuption is that insect are statically stable. it seems though as pointed out by Binnard, that cockroaches are actually dynamically stable at medium to hig speed. It may be possible thatthere is no real distinction between a dynamically stable system and a statically stable system. The time fame only varies. For example even in the most statically stable system, there will be times when the legs that are in the air reduce the static stability even slightly due to the centre of mass of the robot no longer being coincedent with the desired geometric centre for the the most stable configuration. In a dynamically, it is in a way alway stable, statically, and it may be argued that infact is more statically stable that a statically stable design, as at all points in time the system is moving in such a way that the actual centre of mas is very close the desired geometric centre of mass. This said I belive the body of the robot should be able to move relative to the legs of the robot. The results of this although applied some what to an extreme may be seen in the COMR design.
I will hpefully inclue a short movie of the COMR that I made from technical lego. It was able to climb to a height of about 20 cm, which is about 1.5 times its total hieght. It would be possible to extend this to a factor of 1:5 without significan problems, thus a meter step may be made. To date few robot if any can achive this ratio of step to body hieght (note the definition of body height is given as the normal frunnin orientation, it may be agrued that this is biased in the COMR's favour), again, MIT hasn a sumersaulting biped and a mopod (I hightly recomend you see the clip), they could probally out perform this if they desired. The one draw back with the mit robots, is, I imagine the tether. It seems, although I am not ceratin that they require to be tetherd, which is not really as bad as it seems in some circumstances.
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