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November 11, 2004
Localization on Mac OS X
Mac OS X has a fully-fledged and elegant localization infrastructure that enables software to be translated into multiple languages and shipped as a single convenient package to end users. In this article I don't rehash the material on localization that is already available on the web. I am specifically writing about what you would need to do to produce a localization of a Wincent product.
This article assumes some prior knowledge, so if you don't yet know about the following topics you should probably do some background reading and make sure you have the appropriate tools first:
General reading on internationalization:
- Apple's International Technologies page.
- Apple's Localization on Mac OS X page.
- Apple's Mac OS X System Overview: Internationalizing Your Application.
- StepWise article, Internationalizing Cocoa applications by mmalcolm Crawford.
- Internationalizing Cocoa Applications by Andrew Stone.
Localization tools and resources (see Apple's
Localization tools page
to be sure that you get the latest versions; these links below
last updated 8 April 2006):
- ADViewer 2.1 disk image: the text editor recommended by Apple for use in localization.
- AppleGlot 3.2 disk image.
- AppleGlot 3.2 User Guide (PDF).
- AppleGlot glossaries (FTP site).
Localization procedure for Wincent software
Whenever I prepare a final build for shipping, as a final step in the build process I use a collection of tools, including Apple's genstrings and nibtool utilities, nibtrans by Manfred Schwind and a modified version of stringsUtil by the OmniGroup, to produce a localization package that is made available for download on the corresponding product's download page.
Before you start work on a localization you should contact me to let me know that you are going to start work on it. Sometimes more than one person steps forward to do a localization, so it's useful to coordinate your efforts with other people and minimize duplication of effort.
By default, every localization pack includes one or more English localizable project folders ("English.lproj" or "en.lproj") containing the unlocalized, English-language versions of the program resources. Sometimes there is more than one such folder because a given product may actually be comprised of various components, each with its own "English.lproj" or "en.lproj" folder. If you are localizing a product into a target language for the first time, make a copy of the English resources, rename the containing folders appropriately (for example, "Spanish.lproj", "Japanese.lproj" and so on), and perform the localization. You must localize every file in every component otherwise the localization will be incomplete.
In cases where a localization already exists for a given product, the build process will merge the new, unlocalized portions of the project into the existing localized resources. In this way you don't have to begin the localization process all over again from the beginning. Rather, you can do an incremental localization, translating only the new (unlocalized) additions. Where pre-existing localizations exist, the merged lproj folders awaiting incremental localization will be included in the downloadable localization pack. Look at each and every file and make sure that there are no new strings that need to be translated. When you send back the updated localization you should only send files to which you actually made changes; if you did not make any changes to a file then do not send it back (the easiest way to do this is probably to simply delete those files to which you did not make any changes). Likewise, if you updated the Japanese localization do not send back the other localizations as well.
As a general rule localization packs contain string files and not nib files; this is to streamline the process and make incremental localization more straightforward. It is also necessary in some cases where the nib files depend on private frameworks which are not included in the standard Mac OS X install and which Interface Builder will refuse to open. It is important that when you provide translations that you pick wordings that are of approximately the same length as their untranslated counterparts. If the translations are too lengthy then they will not fit within the geometry of the user interface. I can make minor adjustments to the interface geometry, but in general it is best for the purposes of consistency if translations can be chosen which obviate the need to do this.
If you do decide to do a localization please make sure that it is complete. Merging localizations is a time-consuming process that takes a lot of work, so it is not very efficient to integrate partial localizations (and then updates to those localizations). This is why I ask that when you do an updated localization that you only send back the files which you have actually modified. If you do not have the time to do a full localization of every localizable file then you should not go ahead with the project. Fully localizing the project also means localizing the InfoPlist.strings files which are often overlooked; for example, the English words for "copyright" and "version" should be translated.
- Use a Unicode-aware text editor, such as ADViewer.
- Save ".strings" files with UTF-16 encoding, as per the Apple documentation.
- Save ".plist" files with UTF-8 encoding, as per the encoding attribute at the head of the file.
- Double check the encoding before you send back the localized files.
- Keep your translations roughly the same length as the original text.
- If you can, get a friend to double-check your translations.
- Localize all the files, including InfoPlist.strings files.
- Only submit complete localizations, not partial ones.
- If updating an existing localization, only send back the files which you actually modified.
- Send only the lproj folders for the specific language you are working on; do not send back the lproj folders for the other languages.
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Bullmastiff – Bullmastiffs
A young bullmastiff needs enough exercise to keep them lean and healthy, but not so much that their soft growing bones, joints, and ligaments become over-stressed and damaged.
The adult bullmastiff needs more exercise to keep them in shape, but not in hot or humid weather for fear of overheating. The proper amount of exercise for a bullmastiff can be difficult to regulate.
Since you have to minimize their exercise, young bullmastiffs can be very rambunctious.

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We had bonds in a company that went bankrupt. As partial payment we received common stock. Can we take a capital loss for the difference between our original purchase price of the bonds and the amount they valued the stock?
The BIDaWIZ Team's Answer:
There's typically not a capital loss recognized in this situation. Per IRS publication 17, you will not have a gain or loss when debt is converted into stock according to a conversion privilege in the bond agreement. However, when you sell the stock, that can certainly be claimed as a capital loss if it is in a lose position at the time of the sale.


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Barbara Abercrombie has published over fifteen books, including The Language of Loss. Two of her books were listed on Poets & Writers Magazine's "Best Writing Books of the Year" list. Her personal essays have appeared in many national publications and anthologies. She has received the Outstanding Instructor and Distinguished Instructor Awards from UCLA Extension, where she teaches creative writing. She lives in Pasadena, CA with her rescue dogs Nelson and Nina. Find out more about her work at www.barbaraabercrombie.com.


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FASHION NIGHT OUT GHANA is now the most talk about fashion show in Ghana. Here the is the press statement released by the organiser at the press conference held at West Coast Entertainment Ghana Ltd office on Spintex road, Accra "As part of measures to lift up Ghana's fashion industry, West Coast Entertainment Ghana, organisers of Miss Goldenwood and a subsidiary of Chibert Group of Companies, is staging the second edition of Fashion Night Out, Ghana.
It is an event promised to take fashion in Ghana to the next level and bring out the latest in especially African fashion styles. It is scheduled to take place May 19 at the Coconut Groove Hotel in Accra.
Being organised in collaboration with Ghana Tourist Board, the event is expected to attract over 50 models and 19 designers from Ghana and other eleven African countries to showcase their stunning creativity to the entire world.
Among them will be Allan David, Patrick Asante of House of Eccentrics, Kwab Asamoah of Kustomlooks, Nanna Nilson of Dreams by Nanna, Afri-ken Novelt, Nigeria's Chris Adim of Ambassador Kouture, Cameroun's Afroshic Clothing and a number of others.
Chief Chuks Ihenetu, CEO of Chibert Group of Companies, the umbrella body for West Coast Entertainment Gh Ltd speaking at the ceremony, underscored the need to promote African fabrics and said that was one of the main reasons his outfit was coming out with the second edition.
The first edition was held sometime April last year at the Kama Conference Centre at Labone.
He described it as one of a kind but added that the upcoming event would be better.
Also present at the ceremony were Bashiru Olu Wasiu-Ayinde, Event Coordinator, Nanna Nilson, the CEO of Dream by Nanna Clothing, and Selassie Banini, CEO of Selbani Art World. Herty Twens, the CEO of Gold Modeling Agency, Miss N. Raheal , CEO of Rassel Clothing, and many others.
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Tacoma TRD Pro is part of Toyota's TRD series for off-road, heavy-duty drivers. This truck has an extremely powerful engine with a sleek design and provides a fantastic experience exceeding other rivals. It is an excellent truck for off-road expertise and comes with the security of Toyota's TRD series. Five seat capacity as well as decent mileage. The only drawback is the V6 engine which has a low horsepower than the widely acknowledged V8. Among the engine's many features is the 3.5-liter V6 with 278 horsepower. It has all sorts of nifty maneuvers to develop further mileage, such as variable valve timing and the use of what many refer to as the Atkinson cycle. Gives you 18/22/20 miles on the Tacoma TRD Pro I reviewed. Excessive mileage is a staple of Toyota trucks, but with many fuel-flavored crossovers the company sells, the scales can be adjusted. Apparently, owners of the Toyota Tacoma don't care, and they need a vehicle capable of taking them up the mountain and back down again.
Tacoma's hugely modern buttons and handles may appear older, with some truck manufacturers putting colossal iPad-sized touchscreens on their devices. That's just the Tacoma, however, and these handles work amazingly well with gloves on. In addition, the Tacoma owners do not consider this a hindrance. Clunky manual transmission and awkward road-handling do not matter to Toyota owners. They wouldn't mind the cramped cabin either, especially in the back row.
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Toyota Racing Development series (TRD) has been an integral part of motorsport for several years and has achieved triumphs in various races on rough terrain. The TRD Pro Series currently offers authentic off-road vehicles for particularly courageous drivers. TRD Pro models are equipped with the best equipment and materials to convey exceptional execution in an unexpected direction. The current TRD Pro range includes Tundra, Tacoma, and 4Runner, each complemented by a variety of TRD tuned components to get the business done.
Toyota launched its TRD or Toyota racing development to improve its existing vehicles and their performances. The series came with various new models, which gained the public eye through new and remarkable features. Along with multiple vehicles, this generation also required some specific parts and accessories specially designed for sports racing. TRD USA is a branch of Toyota to enhance the brand racing lines in United States racing circles. The special accessories that TRD offers include Bolt-on headers, sports silencers, and cat-back exhausts, which are permitted under emissions law in 50 countries. Brake accessories and cold air intakes are also manufactured and sold, including complete brake kits, stainless steel braided calipers, rotors, and brake lines. Separate performance brake pads are also sold. Air and oil filters are offered. Modifications are available under other performance kits. These are some of the best things in the sports racing industry, and Toyota launched them all with a bang.
Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro wheels
Special equipment designed by Toyota for these sports vehicles included tires and wheels along with rims. This stuff gained wide acknowledgment from car enthusiasts because of its quality in sports tracks, off-road trails, and heavy-duty trail tracking. The introduction of these pro-class pick-up trucks also increased the demand for heavy-duty wheels and rims. Then come the tires, which are Goodyear Wrangler All Terrains in size 265 / 70R16. It is the same tire brand and size that TRD Pro Tacoma has already used. The distinctive TRD Pro models use a large number of tire suppliers for recording. Equipped with Michelins and TRD Pro 4Runners accompany Nittos.
After all, the TRD Pro shades were regularly not radically the same as the rest of the Toyota setup, offering another select annual shade each year that is exceptional for the TRD Pro line and includes all of the shades of TRD Pro models Sequoia, Tundra. United and 4Runner, and not available on non-TRD Pro models, the line appeared with an iridescent orange called Inferno. In recent years, colors like Voodoo Blue, Army Green, Quicksand, and last year's gray-green called Lunar Rock have been highlighted.
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Installing new wheels is a standard upgrade for regular people. Installation of the wheel might be due to a variety of reasons. Some of these are listed here.
The first and most important of all is reshaping your truck or vehicle according to your demands. Wheels are an essential part of your ride, and customized styles of your wheels show your personality. Tacoma TRD pro wheels matte black are a set of beautiful wheels which give the users extreme off-road grip and experience. The next one is to lighten your vehicle. With the advent of new technology, wheels became lighter, stronger, and better than before. The grip, handling, off the road, and on-road experience, as well as endurance of the truck, increases to a great deal with the use of Tacoma TRD pro wheels. Many people use "TRD Pro" and "TRD" interchangeably, but they are different. TRD stands for Toyota Racing Development and is the elegant image of Toyota. TRD wheels are real extras from TRD USA. TRD Pro is an exceptional finish and an added-on development.
In any event, such an incredible miracle as the TRD Pro package wheel exists, which is a Toyota wheel that says "TRD" on it, but is not available from TRD USA. How does a unique TRD Pro wheel compare to a regular TRD wheel? TRD Pro wheels are slightly smaller than TRD wheels. 7 " is the width of the former, and 7.5″ is the width of the latter. The TRD Pro wheels also have an offset that widens the position a little. Any compensation does not accompany ordinary TRD wheels. Many people who purchase "replacement" TRD Pro wheels are not replacing the TRD wheels they are upgrading. If you own a Tacoma SR5, there are many replacement TRD Pro wheels available for purchase for your SR5 with ease. Specific variants are available in the market, and users main by then according to their own needs. Some of the most commonly used TRD pro wheels are mentioned here
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Sizes of TRD Pro wheels
TRD Pro wheels are available in 2 sizes: 16 "in size and 17" in width. Both TRD Pro wheels are 7 "wide. The 16" TRD Pro wheels are specifically designed for Tacomas, and the 17 "TRD Pro wheels are made explicitly for 4Runners and FJ Cruisers.
17″ TRD Pro wheels
17″ TRD Pro wheels are available in two different colors, which are available in black matte and gray color. You can also paint your wheels and range according to your own choice. Located in Washington State, these matte black 17-inch TRD wheels are extremely popular with Toyota and 4Runner owners. These are strong and durable, with an aluminum finish and a strong supporting structure. The shade of your TRD Pro wheels can be changed by painting them. You can have your Rims painted by an expert, or you can do it without the help of others. If you do this without the help of others, remember that arrangement is everything when it comes to achieving great results.
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The prices may vary depending upon any deals for the market you buy from. 1 Tacoma TRD Pro wheel is available on Amazon for $270, and you can buy four wheels for $1080. As mentioned earlier, these prices may vary from different deals to deal at the market from which you by matters a lot.
Every automobile enthusiast and pickup adventurer knows how the Toyota TRD series has affected the market. Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro is a massive beast in the market. It has taken the market by storm because of its unique off-road handling and safety features that allow a whole adventurous experience on a budget. The accessories which come in the Toyota TRD Pro series are also applicable and compatible with other models. Toyota TRD pro wheels are available for a unique experience and better handling. The demand for these accessories has always increased as more people want to upgrade their rides for a multi-purpose experience. You can read more about the rims for these tires on our guide of best rims for tacoma
However, perhaps the most laudable feature of the Tacoma is everything that encompasses the standard safety that Toyota builds into every truck that rolls off the assembly line. It bears the graceful name of Toyota Safety Sense. It has a programmed crisis delay with pedestrian detection, readiness to start when on the move, programmed high pillars, and versatile drive control. Some of these elements, the versatile drive control, are hardly available in Other vehicles or are covered in higher equipment variants. They are standard on the Tacoma, which is a huge bonus. It's 2024, and if Toyota can fit them into this mature pickup, there's no reason for various automakers not to include them as standard in their shiny new devices.


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I wanted to remind you about our current challenge at TIME OUT where we have these words to inspire you. Its up to you what you make, whether your inspired by a word, a sentence or maybe a feeling those words make you experience.
Our Sponsor for this challenge is Birch Press Designs and they will be giving the winner a $20 voucher to their store. I'm so jealous!!
For my card design I wanted to create something that really captures the essence of what I'd like to be like every day:
I wanted to create a black background to not only make the white and red stand out but I think its kind of a 'tough' colour too. I cut a panel of black CS slightly smaller than the card front and adhered in place.
I die-cut the cup (from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps 'Coffee Cup Fri-dies') from white CS and the liquid part of the die from a brown paint chip. This was popped up on foam tape. The reason I used a coffee cup as my card image was that coffee is such a strong flavour.
I stamped the sentiment (from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps 'BE') with Altenew 'Crimson' dye ink 2x on white CS to make sure it had good coverage. This strip was half on foam tape and half adhered to the bottom of the cup die. To carry on the red colouring, I die-cut the heart dies from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps 'Funfetti Fri-dies' from a dark red paint chip and glued them in place.
I'm going to link this to the Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday Challenge where their theme is 'Layer it up'.
You have until Wednesday 31st January to link your projects to the TIME OUT challenge and if your struggling for ideas, pop over to the blog to see what the rest of the Design Team and our spectacular Guest Designer Michele of I Card Everyone have created to inspire you. Looking forward to seeing your projects in the Gallery!!
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Rose Cuttings – October, 2007
We've heard it over and over: "Use compost, mulch your beds, and add more organic matter." The benefits of mulch have been widely reported and emphasized.
As a gardener, I don't disagree. In fact, it becomes more clearly a necessity to gardeners the more we learn about it. I certainly have become more smitten with compost and the miracles it imparts to plants
Its magic lies deeper than the obvious physical qualities that mulch and compost provide. Yes, it provides a barrier for weed seeds, helps to buffer soil moisture, pH, and temperature, and imparts beauty to the landscape, but the most compelling attribute is the life that it sustains. Mulch and compost are food for bacteria, nematodes and fungus. By-products from this foraging are the life-sustaining fertilizer and minerals that plants thrive on. Plants create a symbiotic relationship with fungus and bacteria that enable their existence. In essence, it creates a living soil. Now, with summer temperatures steadily climbing, mulching your plants becomes imperative, not only to eliminate as much stress as possible, but to make plants thrive.
Therefore, it is nice to know, as you overlook your garden from the comfort of your climate-controlled home, that you have done everything possible to make your garden comfortable, too.
About the author: Mike Shoup is the owner of the Antique Rose Emporium. Visit the ARE Brenham and San Antonio display gardens for endless ideas on landscaping with roses, and to order roses online, visit www.weAREroses.com.


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<< Back           red sea : formation and sturcture : reefs
The geological structure of the Red Sea, with a narrow coastal shelf dropping off quickly into deep water, has constrained the development of coral reefs, since reef-building corals require shallow, warm water for photosynthesis by their symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae). Rather than the large, offshore barrier reefs found in areas such as Central America and Australia where there is a wide, shallow continental shelf, Red Sea reefs tend to be fringing reefs, forming a narrow band quite close to the shoreline. The Gulf of Aqaba, on the east side of the Sinai peninsula, is also deep and has this structure, with fringing reefs along its coast. The Gulf of Suez on the west side of Sinai is shallower, however it is influenced by Mediterranean weather, meaning that the water gets sufficiently cold to limit reef development.
Despite these geological limitations to the extent of coral growth, the Red Sea has a very rich and diverse coral fauna. Conditions for coral growth are ideal. The climate is hot and arid, meaning that the water is always warm and corals get a lot of sunlight. Corals also grow best in water that is low in nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, because in nutrient-rich water, algae grow rapidly and block the light. Hence low nutrient water is very clear, while nutrient-rich water is murky. The Red Sea surface waters are exceptionally clear and low in nutrients because the hot, arid climate means that population density is low and there is little nutrient input from soil, agriculture and pollution on land. It also creates a permanent surface layer of warm, nutrient-poor water which does not mix with nutrient-rich deeper water (a process called "stratification").
Coral reefs are particularly well developed in the north and central Red Sea (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan). In the south, coral growth is inhibited because nutrient-rich water from the Indian Ocean enters the Red Sea, and because stratification is reduced by very strong winds caused by the high mountains near the coast. In this area, corals are less diverse and seaweeds grow on top of the coral reefs during the summer. (Actually it is quite rare to find coral reefs with
a seasonal seaweed cover - the southern Red Sea and the south coasts of Yemen and Oman are one of the few places were ithappens regularly.) The Egyptian Red Sea supports about 200 species of reef building corals in about 50 genera (no-one can give an exact number since the taxonomic categorisation of corals is difficult and controversial, and there are likely to be species remaining undiscovered). This is about the same number of species as the Maldives, Seychelles and other Indian Ocean islands, rather less than the Great Barrier Reef and the western Pacific Islands (about 300 species) but several times more than the Caribbean.
Red Sea fringing reefs are not only important for hard corals. They support a highly diverse fauna and flora with almost every group of animals and plants represented: algae, sponges, cnidarians (corals, sea fans, jellyfish, anemones), molluscs (e.g. octopus, shellfish, nudibranchs), crustaceans (e.g. crabs, lobster, shrimp), echinoderms (e.g. sea urchins, starfish, brittlestars), worms, tunicates ("sea squirts": organisms that look a little like anemones and are our nearest invertebrate ancestor) and of course vertebrates like fish, sharks, turtles and dolphins.
The fringing reefs form a barrier against the open sea, behind which (except where the reef is very close to shore) is a shallow protected lagoon. The lagoon will contain patches of coral wherever there is a patch of hard bottom for corals to attach to - they can be anything from a few metres to a few 100 metres in diameter. These patch reefs are often even more diverse and beautiful than the fringing reef itself, since they are more protected from waves. The reefs are interspersed with seagrass beds and sandy areas to form a mosaic of habitats. If you dive or snorkel in these areas you will see different animals in the different areas: e.g. juvenile fish, crabs and nurse sharks in the patch reefs; starfish, sea cucumbers, and occasionally baby reef shark in the seagrass beds; and flatfish, stingrays and textile cone shells in the sandy areas (beware the latter two: they have toxic stings).
The different species in each place might lead you to believe that the ecosystems are separate. However in actual fact they are highly interdependent, and this mosaic structure makes each type of habitat more productive and diverse than it would be if it existed in isolation. For example, many reef dwelling species forage for food in seagrass beds at night when they are safer from predation. If you are snorkelling or diving on a reef, you will be rewarded by looking carefully in all the cracks and crevices, where many of these species hide out during the day. You are likely to find crabs, lobster, juvenile grouper, moray eels and nurse sharks in reef crevices. Try not to touch, knock or stand on the coral while you are looking (it may be killed). (Jo Gascoigne)
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Dr Zelalem Mengesha
Adjunct Fellow
Zelalem Mengesha is an Adjunct Fellow at the Translational Health Research Institute. He completed his PhD titled 'Sexual and reproductive health care of refugee and migrant women in Australia: a mixed methods study of health care professional perspectives' at Western Sydney University (2018).
He has an interest in the areas of equity in health, refugee and migrant health, critical public health, and qualitative and mixed methods research.
Research Interests
- Equity in health
- Refugee and migrant health
- Critical public health
- Qualitative methodologies
- Mixed methods research
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- PhD Western Sydney University
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!!!Chemists wanted!!!
You are a Student/PhD/Postdoc or a recent graduate in chemistry? You are interested to hear what a career for chemists at Roche could look like?
Roche is organising a virtual event for chemists on November 26, 2020 from 3pm (CET) to 6pm (CET). Only 200 virtual seats are available.
During the "Virtual Career Apero – Where Chemistry matters" you will meet more than 20 Roche colleagues with a Chemistry background (Scientists, Senior Scientist, Head of Medicinal Chemistry and many more), from different locations and in different functions.
More information and registration you can find on go.roche.com/chemistrycareer.
Deadline: November 20, 2020


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Gusties in Business - Hey Alexa? Why Doesn't My Marketing Work?January 10, 2019 at 7:45–9 a.m.
Hey Alexa? Why Doesn't My Marketing Work?
Join the next Gusties in Business event on Thursday, January 10, 2019 as we continue our Leadership Series. We are delighted to present Bob Molhoek ('93) as our Guest Speaker. Bob has held high positions in both large and boutique advertising agencies as well serving as the CEO of companies that relied heavily on marketing, and is currently the CEO of gaming/esports business Wombo Sports. Bob will discuss the disruption in advertising/marketing, how small businesses are beating the largest, most sophisticated brands and how you can apply the same tools to help your business beat the big guys or fend off digital native competitors.
We hope you will join us and we encourage you to share this event with other Alumni. Let's fill the room and grow our network!
Gusties in Business Event Agenda - 1/10/19
7:45 - Mingling
8:00 - Welcome & Around the Horn Introductions
8:15 - Speed Networking
8:30 - Gustie Spotlight - Kitty Hart, Director of Brand Strategy, STAR
8:35 - Guest Speaker: Bob Molhoek, CEO of Wombo Sports
8:50 - News From the Hill
9:00 - Adjourn
Location: Hellmuth & Johnson Building, 8050 W. 78th Street, Edina, MN
Parking information: Please park in the parking garage on the first or second level labeled "Visitor Parking." Take the elevators to the 4th floor, signage will guide you to the Seminar Room.
We recognize attendees have busy schedules, so meetings always adjourn by 9:00. However, you are invited to arrive 15 minutes before our meeting and stay after to connect and mingle. For planning purposes, please complete your registration by Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Our Mission
Gusties in Business is a college-supported section of the Gustie Professionals Network. Gusties in Business provides career and professional connections for alumni who share the unique Gustavus experience. Through networking and educational events, Gusties are broadening connections, strengthening relationships and building support for each other and the college.


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Inspiring and Tranquil Excursions You Will Never Forget!
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1 Inspiring and Tranquil Excursions You Will Never Forget! ISTANBUL - NIGHTLIFE WITH DINNER (4 HOURS) Join us in one of the finest nightclubs in Istanbul in an evening of traditional Turkish cuisine and entertainment. Drive along Istanbul's illuminated streets until you reach an institution that is well renowned and well respected. Enjoy several Turkish specialities while Turkish singers, belly dancers and folk dancers perform dances from various Turkish regions.
2 ISTANBUL - HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CITY (8 HOURS) Istanbul, the capital of Europe and Asia, founded on the coasts of two continents. Before travelling down the coastal road to the Byzantine Hippodrome, one of the giant race carts of the Byzantine Empire, you can see the Mosque consecrated to Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent and the Fortress of the seven towers. Go to the Blue Mosque from here. Your future visit will be Agia Sophia, the Divine Wisdom church, once the Christian world's largest church. Stun the marble decorations and the unique mosaics. After lunch, visit the splendid Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman sultans' official residence and the "Spoonmaker Stone," the seventh-largest diamond in the world. Finish with a carpet show and the chance to shop with souvenirs near the exotic Grand Bazaar.
3 KUSADASI - EPHESUS - HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY - BASILICA OF ST. JOHN (5 HOURS) Cross the colourful city of Kusadasi to Mt. Koressos. Here you can visit the modest chapel on the site of this house in which the Virgin Mary is believed to have survived and spent her last days after the Crucifixion. In Ephesus, you will find countless temples such as the Forum, the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Scolastika's Thermal Baths and the Grand Antique Theater. Go back to the Arcadian Way to your coach, where Mark Antony and Cleopatra once rode. When you drive back to Kusadasi, you visit the St. John Basilica, which Emperor Justinian built over his tomb in the sixth century AD. See the other columns and mosaics. Come to Kusadasi and shop for souvenirs with some spare time.
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Stop Signal displayed on this cold dwarf that could tell quite a story or two, if only it could talk.
Highlighted here, we see a close up view of the last remaining operational Wig-Wag signal on BNSF's system. Located in Delhi, CO this signal continues to withstand the test of time, as it sees onl... (more)
The wig-wag in Oakdale, CA still stands, apparently still in use (no trains passed while I was there) protecting the E Street crossing on what appears to be the Sierra Northern (but I have since b... (more)
These Pennsylvania signals glimmer in the sunset showing an approach signal for a train on track two. Though rusty, these signals have stood the test of time, protecting the 321 block of the Pitt... (more)
Replacements standing by for these former Southern Railway signals
As Positive Train Control (PTC) legislature gets closer in 2015, more and more signals are being replaced with a standard newer signal. Search light signals like this intermediate signal east of G... (more)
Bright sunshine, a stunning blue sky, and several inches of fresh snow cover the pine forests along the Moffat Route near Crescent. Even absent a train, the quiet scene illustrates the beauty of R... (more)
This unusual crossing signal still works correctly at an apparently unused private crossing. The lights did go out when a westbound freight approached.
The surviving Pennsylvania style position light signals at Racine Ave. displays a clear indication for the last inbound train of the night.
C_c_c_cold at -21C (-6F). But timing is everything as I managed to get both flashing lights on.
Changing of the Guard.. While CSX and contractor officials remove the remaining pieces to the C&O cantilever signal at 'FD Cabin', a CSX Communications & Signals employee cleans the exterior lens... (more)
Tom Golden photo.
The Norfolk and Western Southbound Berryville CPLs stand tall with the moon illuminating the night sky behind them.
An eastbound rack train waits to leave town on Christmas Eve.
A friendly track worker reminds his colleague that trains often come through at MAS on the mainline when you least expect it.


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Painting Company – Fort Worth, TX
What Sets Platinum Painting of Fort Worth Apart From The Rest
Out of the painting company options out there, Platinum Painting of Fort Worth stands out as a true leader in the industry. How? Simply put, our unique qualities make us different. Keep reading to learn more, and feel free to call if you'd like to request a free quote/estimate.
Why Choose Us:
- Based in Fort Worth
- Insured
- Satisfaction Guarantee
- Serving All of North Texas
Recognized Local Leader
Platinum Painting is owned and operated by long-time DFW residents Karl and Marjorie Pickens. Compared to "big-box" companies that cut corners whenever they can, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver beautiful, high-quality results that our customers love and to offer our clients remarkable customer service for every project. As a result, we've won several awards for this unique approach of providing exceptional painting work and customized care. Give us a call, and you'll see why almost immediately.
Interior & Exterior Painting Experts
At Platinum Painting, we take considerable pride in offering the best residential painting services in North Texas. That's why our team consists of professionals who are the very top of their field. We also thoroughly screen our workers' background and professional references to ensure that we use only the best talent to improve our customers' homes. In addition to painting walls on the exterior and interior of your house, we can finish doors and cabinets—just to name a couple—and perform more complicated custom work. Known as the "IdeaGuys," our expert estimators can survey projects and share many interesting ideas that our customers haven't thought of. They can take a "good" project and transform it into one that makes you say "WOW!"
We Give Back
At Platinum Painting, it is important to us to give back whenever possible to our local community and the world at large. After all, we live in the DFW area too! On a regular basis, we participate with the SunShine Spaces organization, which provides room makeovers to children with long-term or terminal illnesses for FREE. In addition, Wounded Warriors holds a special place in our hearts, and we donate regularly to local police departments in Fort Worth, Dallas, and beyond.
Safety & Security
In the state of Texas, professional painting does not have any licensing requirements or union rules. However, we at Platinum Painting believe in being 100% accountable to our customers. That's why we go beyond the bare minimum to provide insurance. As a homeowner, you can feel secure and confident that our trustworthy, respectful team will take care of your house and your precious possessions. Our goal is to leave your home more beautiful and better than how we found it!
0% Interest Financing
We want you to have the painting work you've always dreamed of for your home—no matter how tight or generous your budget. At the same time, we would never want your home improvement project to cause you financial distress. That's why our Customer Care team partners with trusted third-party financing companies that provide payment plans with 0% interest and flexible schedules. If you're interested in learning more, give us a call! We're happy to answer any questions you may have.
Painting Company FAQs
Before you invite a service company into your home, you want to make sure that you can trust them. At Platinum Painting, we are homeowners too and completely understand this desire. As a result, we want to share as much as we can about our company with you so that you feel comfortable hiring us. Below you'll find answers to some important questions that our customers have asked us in the past. We hope it helps you determine whether we're a good fit for your next project. If you want to learn more about us, don't hesitate to contact our team. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your trust and business!
How long has your team been with you?
At Platinum Painting, we "hire to retire," meaning that we bring high-quality individuals onto our team and keep them for the long haul. In fact, some team members have worked with us since the beginning of the company! Because of this, we are careful to select people who have industry experience and these essential qualities:
- Strong work ethic.
- Desire to keep improving.
Our hand-picked professionals have the know-how and dedication to get the job done right and make sure that you are thrilled with the painting results.
Are you insured?
We certainly are! Although the state of Texas doesn't require licensing or union rules for this service industry, we value the trust that homeowners have in our team. We have taken these extra steps so that our customers can have even more peace of mind when they choose us for their home improvement projects. Also, we take security seriously and assure you that our professional team will treat your possessions with respect and great care. Because we want to protect everyone involved in our work, we are also insured. You are more than welcome to confirm our insurance documentation if you wish. Just contact our team!
How long have you been in business?
Platinum Painting began in 2008 with us, Karl and Marjorie Pickens. With backgrounds in sales and customer services respectively in the furniture business, we noticed something missing in the painting industry. Many residential painting companies only allow their customers to choose the paint color, and that's it! Using our skills for making customers happy, we opened Platinum Painting and gave homeowners more control and the ability to make important decisions, such as the quality of the materials for the painting projects. Although we've quickly grown since our humble beginnings, one thing that will never change is our commitment to satisfying each homeowner.
Is there a difference between residential and commercial painters?
Absolutely. At first glance, you may think that painting a wall is painting a wall—whether you do it in a house or an office building. However, residential and commercial painters specialize in different areas. For larger jobs for stores, apartment buildings, and businesses, commercial painters are the ones to turn to. When it comes to enhancing your home, we at Platinum Painting have the expertise to attend to the smallest detail to perfection, no matter how big or small the project. When you work with us, you also get a free color consultation with one of our industry experts so that you know you'll love the results and truly turn your house into a home.
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Coventry welcomed Lady Godivas from around the world for an annual procession through the city centre.
Dame Goodyver's Daye celebrates the heritage of Coventry's legendary Lady Godiva and saw ladies from places such as Japan, Poland and Serbia join in the festivities.
As the clock struck 11am yesterday, Coventry's present-day Lady Godiva, Pru Porretta, welcomed the 18 sisters, along with schoolchildren from across the city, next to the Godiva statue in Broadgate.
There was singing and dancing, as well as costume from around the world and colourful handmade banners, as the procession made its way to University Square.
There, a chorus of a special Godiva song – Lady on the Horse – was sung by hundreds of youngsters, before a special dance was led by Pru Porretta and the Godiva Sisters.


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Harmony in a leadership team can be seductively alluring, an ideal to aim for… It can also be a recipe for poor quality decisions and less creative thought, maintaining a course for the status quo.
Thinking about the leadership team you are part of, how well do you surface and resolve conflict creatively in ways that build the relationships and strengthen the team dynamic?
Dysfunctional teams do conflict – poorly! Conflict is apparent, typically personal, and can be savage. Differences of opinion lead to entrenched views, and labels of 'right' and 'wrong'. The loudest voices 'win'.
In Functioning teams there is an absence of conflict – everyone is nice to one another. Leadership team meetings appear harmonious, and yet conversations around the water cooler can be savage. Decision making is superficial, and important contradictory ideas remain silenced, reducing commitment to implementation.
At the other end of the spectrum, Fearless teams engage in creative conflict; they have the tough conversations that need to be had. Disagreements are surfaced and addressed in ways that build relationships, rather than bruise them.
Last week I was exploring this topic with a senior leadership team. While there was a range of views on their communication effectiveness, all agreed that they were able to raise and work through any personal disagreement or conflict, resulting in high levels of trust and strong bonds between them.
This team lacked a way to deliberately surface dissenting views. Executive meeting agendas were tight, leaving little capacity for broad ranging discussions. With each person seeing themselves as a divisional head and not a co-leader of the organisation, individuals tended to deauthorize themselves when they had a different view to the 'expert'. Creative sparring, challenging others to further develop their thinking, and spotting under the surface risks was not part of their team culture.
Dissenting views that remain unspoken are a lost opportunity. Actively seeking out these voices ensures the best decisions are made, appropriate risk mitigations are put in place, and there is full commitment to communicating and implementing across the organisation.
How does conflict show up in your team? How good are you are surfacing different opinions?
With the complex and rapidly changing environment we are in now, you can't afford to hear only from the 'experts' and those with the loudest voice.
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Firefighters doused flames on the side of Interstate 85 in Granville County Sunday afternoon.
Heavy smoke could be seen billowing high in the air near Oxford. While they put out the blaze, crews had to shut down the roadway between exits 206 and 208.
The Forestry Service Chopper was called out to battle a brush fire in Johnston County in the 3300 block of Polenta Road and Matthews Road. No one was hurt.
In Cumberland County, it took units from at least two fire departments to get a fire in the 1200 block of Palestine Road under control.
In Wake County, 15 units were called to respond to a blaze. Authorities say it was sparked by a juvenile playing with matches, but the strong winds helped spread it.
One apartment unit and a car were damaged, but no one has hurt.


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Nigeria's Unity Non-Negotiable – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said the existence of Nigeria as a single entity regardless of its vast diversity remains non-negotiable.
Speaking on Sunday at the Interdenominational Church Service for the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration, held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, Osinbajo said the country is stronger together than apart in spite of its dense ethnic groupings and religious differences.
According to the VP who was represented by Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, understanding, brotherliness, accommodation and patriotism must be exhibited to restore peace across the country.
He urged Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the ideals of national unity and peaceful co-existence.
"Nigerians must at every opportunity insist that every great multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation has, through thick and thin, fought to realize the great dividends of diversity and pluralism," Osinbajo said.
"The struggle to ensure a more perfect federation is a lifelong enterprise to which each generation must resolutely commit."
Ethnic tensions have surfaced in the last few years with calls for a separate southeastern state, known as Biafra resonate with Boko Haram insurgency seeking an Islamic state in the northeast with the latter causing deaths of thousands of people and forcing about two million Nigerians fleeing to neighbouring countries.
Critics have blamed the separatist calls on the government's nepotistic approach to handling the nation's welfare and security.
Some weeks ago, Matthew Kukah, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, accused President Muhammadu Buhari of formulating a northern hegemony.
Kukah said there could have been a coup if a non-northern Muslim president tried a fraction of what Buhari did.
"There is no way any non-Northern Muslim president could have done a fraction of what President Buhari has done by his nepotism and gotten away with it," Kukah said.
"There would have been a military coup a long time ago or we would have been at war."
In reaction, the Nigerian government said such comment could trigger unintended consequences, cautioning religious leaders not to stir disunity and hatred in the country.
Commitment To Unity, Mark Of Honour For Fallen Heroes
The Vice President stressed the need for Nigerians to show more commitment to the unity of the nation and the task of building a better society as a mark of honour for the sacrifices of the men and women of the Armed Forces.
He noted that the departed heroes and heroines of the Armed Forces "fought to preserve the freedom of the nations of the world from totalitarianism in the First and Second World Wars; to keep our nation and its people as one in the civil war.
"Their (fallen heroes) sacrifices embody ultimate patriotism as they laid down their lives in the line of duty," Osinbajo said while paying tribute to the departed men and women of the nation's Armed Forces.
Among many others, he recalled the heroism of the late Tolulope Arotile, who made history in October 2019, when she was winged as Nigeria's first female combat helicopter pilot in the 55 years of existence of the Nigerian Air Force.
He said, "although her young life was cut short in very unfortunate circumstances, Tolulope lived her dream to join the Nigerian military and along with colleagues from all parts of this nation, to defend the territorial integrity, peace and security of this nation."
According to him, "drawn from all across the country, these brave men and women of the Armed Forces have made our nation proud and their lives show us what it means to be patriots".
"Each one of them reminds us of the timeless words of our national pledge: "to be faithful, loyal and honest, to serve Nigeria with all our strength, to defend her unity and uphold her honour and glory."
He noted that the Nigerian Army had contributed to peacebuilding in various countries across the globe too.
Support For Military Personnel, Families Of Fallen Heroes
While Boko-haram militants have now focused on attacking troops, raiding bases and laying ambush on military convoys, President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged that the Nigeria Armed Forces will operate with the best modern warfare equipment, with welfare issues receiving utmost attention to combat the insurgency.
"We are quite aware that it is our responsibility to provide a conducive environment that is devoid of security threats.
"I want to re-assure Nigerians that security being one of the pillars of this administration will continue to be at the forefront until peace and security are restored in the country,'' Buhari said on Friday during the Jumuat service ahead of the remembrance day.
Last October, the president launched the 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) Emblem and Appeal Find.
Buhari stressed that his administration would not relent in providing welfare for the families of the fallen heroes.
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Honoring Agnès Varda at Cannes 2015 – Quendrith Johnson (Guest Post)
French New Wave Director Agnès Varda is the first female filmmaker to receive the Cannes Film Festival's coveted Palme d'Or in the festival's 68 year history. Varda, who turns 87 on May 30, has made a vital and lasting personal stamp on the international world of cinema and its aesthetics, and has guided many burgeoning filmmakers to self expression and successful careers. Varda's cinema theories and practice are challenging in the best ways. Her concept of 'cinecriture' distinguishes the art of writing for film from from other forms of literature, and she defines filmmaking as the art of making decisions that embrace the unquantifiable factors of faith and chance. Read more>>


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There is no doubt about the lucrative nature of the real estate industry and the returns you can get when you invest your money there. Anything from a residential home to a commercial complex promises good returns, especially when you invest in an upmarket urban area. The hard part is getting the approval you need to start your construction project. There is much scrutiny from the start of the project to the end.
Many general contractors in Australia will have direct experience with brickwork. Therefore, it can be tempting to construct walls from bricks and mortar yourself without bringing in a bricklaying contractor. However, unless you have the necessary skills at hand already, this can be a mistake. Simply put, this is because professional bricklayers will often be able to work to a much higher standard than you would otherwise be able to achieve.
A natural stone vanity top will create a beautiful surface that you can admire and enjoy for many years—providing you select the right option when undergoing bathroom renovations. Here are several considerations when mulling over what's on offer. Select a Stone That Suits Bathroom Usage While all varieties of natural stone are porous and require care and sealing, some are more resilient than others, and you need to keep this practicality at the forefront of your mind and not let a stone's beauty hijack you.
Road line marking plays an integral role in directing drivers and pedestrians as well as promoting road safety. Paving contractors have traditionally used various forms of paint – from glass-bead paints to luminous paint – on line-marking projects to achieve the desired effect. However, advancements in technology have taken road line marking to the next level. This article highlights how road line marking contractors stand to benefit from solar-powered solutions.
The staircase is a feature that offers access to the upper levels of the house or the garden area. It is also a representation of an architectural element in the home's design. Staircases come in many varieties, and it is expensive to build one. That is why you should be sure you are constructing the right stairs. Choosing a design is not about the homeowner looking at different brochures and selecting the one they like.
By the time you have finished reading this blog, you will have a great idea about the benefits which a team of general contractors can bring to your project. This blog isn't written by experts, but we are big fans of the general contracting sector so we have dedicated a lot of time to learning all we can about the industry. So, if you want to find out more about the types of work which a general contractor can complete on your behalf, read on. We will be looking at building work, repair jobs, and painting and decorating projects. Thanks!


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Recapping Chris Claremont's AMA
Our favorite moments from the writer's 'Ask Me Anything.' Collect Claremont's greatest stories with Marvel Made.
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On Marvel's Reddit AMA, hundreds of fans submitted their hundreds of questions for comics legend Chris Claremont, the writer, who, in his 17+ years on the X-Men, introduced iconic characters and storylines including the "Dark Phoenix Saga" and "Days of Future Past."
A titan to any fan of mutants, Redditors headed to Marvel-Official with their queries for Chris, from deep cuts like whether we'll ever see that Magneto/Shadow King backstory, to writing tips, and favorite X-Men influences. We also learned more about his comic prequel to "Days of Future Past" for Marvel Made, February's X-MEN LEGENDS, and why he still has a grudge for Cyclops.
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Chris came prepared. Here are a few standouts:
On his "Days of Future Past" prelude:
nauticalpaca: Were you excited to return to the "Days of Future Past" world and write the prequel? Also... is that Tony Stark on the cover??
Marvel-Official [Chris]: No comment. Read the book!
Yes, it was fun. It was a lot of fun. The chance to work with Salvador [Larroca] was wonderful. The chance to go into what the rest of the world looked like, was dealing with, could have been a series all its own. There are questions after questions in my own head about what happened, what killed off the characters listed on the cover as "dead," what's going on in the rest of the world. And, as I hope readers will see when they read the new story, there will (hopefully) be some (hopeful) surprises.
On the other hand, it's also reflected in the work I did on the Nightcrawler series I did a few years ago with the Sentinels' ultimate aim…
On advice to new writers:
savvy_knee: You're a legend. What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Marvel-Official: If you're going to be an artist or a writer, it's not a conscious decision, it's something that you do. You can train yourself in the techniques in the craft, but if you see a page and you want to put words on it—or if someone rides by in their car and you ask "What are they thinking about? What are they doing? Where are they going?" They may seem like innocuous questions, but you never know. One answer leads to another, the percolation kicks in.
But something happens that, to me, is the defining aspect of what you say when you ask: "How do I become a writer?" The cheap answer is you get a piece of paper and a pen and you put words down sequentially. You see what happens.
On if Professor Xavier is really a jerk:
RawrAmanda: How do you feel about Charles Xavier? Is he a man trying to do what's best? Or has he always been kind of a manipulative monster? Is Charles inherently good or bad, or is he more neutral?
Marvel-Official: The simple answer is: yes. All of the above. That's why I kept trying to kill him and replace him with Magneto. The challenge with Xavier is that functionally he's perfect. He's a noble, committed, wonderful human being. All we can do in the book is diminish him. And that doesn't seem fair to me.
So I always kept trying to figure out, either I send him off with Lilandra and he has a happy ending and we never see him again, or we run him over with a backhoe.
With Magneto, he's still climbing the ladder and dealing with all the mistakes he's made. He's trying to get better. That, for me, is a conflict with a sort of Shakespearean balance.
On why he's not cool with Cyclops:
Falco57-98: Why does everyone think Wolverine is the bee's knees when Cyclops is the best X-Man?
Marvel-Official: Logan is cool, Scott is not. My problem is, I thought Scott was a wonderful character until the moment he walked out on Madelyne [Pryor], and went back to Jean—that was dishonorable and destroyed him as a character. Logan wouldn't do that. He'd kill you but he'd do it for the right reasons.
But, you know, for me it was just a moment that you could not go back from—because it took away the opportunity for Scott to be a father, and it just remade him as tropes. And yes, it's been 30 years and I still bear a grudge. Sorry about that.
On "Kitty Pryde for President":
Jwee1125: My wife, Kristy, is a HUGE fan of your run on Excalibur and her favorite comic book character ever is Kitty Pryde. Any chance I can get a shout out to her?
Marvel-Official: Hey Kristy! This is Chris—your taste is superb, and Kitty Pryde will be the 50th President of the United States. Just thought you'd like to know! Sadly, she'll also be the last President of the United States, but that's the Sentinels. That has nothing to do with me.
On his upcoming X-MEN LEGENDS issue:
Marvel-Official: In a way, it's a sequel to the New Mutants special Bill Sienkiewicz and I did in 2019—NEW MUTANTS: WAR CHILDREN—where that story ends with Hela looking at Dani, and says, "you're intriguing, we'll talk later." Well, this is later. It's setting up what I hope will be an ongoing conflict with the adversary I'm playing with, and whatever part of the X-Canon [Editor-in-Chief] C.B. [Cebulski] will let me play with on my own.
On seeing this pic of a Magik fan's Magik tattoo:
Marvel-Official: Thank you! Well, that's creepy considering Magik is as fundamentally evil as a character that can be imagined. The irony with Magik is that deep down inside, she knows she's evil—she is so evil she would scare Lucifer on the TV series half to death! But there's a part of her that doesn't want to be evil, the Super Hero part of her.
On his favorite Storm look:
Marvel-Official: I really liked Salvador Larroca's in X-TREME X-MEN. But I think for me, the value as it relates to her, and to Kitty, and to Rogue, (because the guys' costumes are just boring), there was a lot of opportunity to play. They weren't costumes, they were clothes. A different mood, a different reality could provoke a different look. Once the X-Men become members of a team, why can't we play? Why can't people change their mind? And why can't we have characters make fools of themselves with what they wear? I like playing around, rather than adhering to a brand identity. Which of course drives Editorial crazy.
On whether or not he's interested in writing more stories from the X-Men's "Outback" phase:
Marvel-Official: Umm… Yes.
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In Chris' own words:
Marvel-Official: What the hell, let's do it again sometime! -30
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The volume and complexity of diagnostic imaging is increasing at a pace faster than the availability of human expertise to interpret it. Artificial intelligence has shown great promise in classifying two-dimensional photographs of some common diseases and typically relies on databases of millions of annotated images. Until now, the challenge of reaching the performance of expert clinicians in a real-world clinical pathway with three-dimensional diagnostic scans has remained unsolved. Here, we apply a novel deep learning architecture to a clinically heterogeneous set of three-dimensional optical coherence tomography scans from patients referred to a major eye hospital. We demonstrate performance in making a referral recommendation that reaches or exceeds that of experts on a range of sight-threatening retinal diseases after training on only 14,884 scans. Moreover, we demonstrate that the tissue segmentations produced by our architecture act as a device-independent representation; referral accuracy is maintained when using tissue segmentations from a different type of device. Our work removes previous barriers to wider clinical use without prohibitive training data requirements across multiple pathologies in a real-world setting.
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CHAP. 1. A generall description and division of Geography.
Topographie is a particular description of some small quantity of Land, such as Land measurers sett out in their plots.
Chorographie is a particular description of some Country, as of England, France, or any shire or prouince in them: as in the vsuall and ordinary mappe.
Geography is an art or science teaching vs the generall description of the whole earth, of this especially wee are now to speake of, and also Chorography as a part vnder it conteyned: both, excellent parts of knowledge in them selues, and affoording much profit and helpe in the vnderstanding of history & other things. The parts of Geography are two.
Generall, which treateth of the nature, qualities, measure, with other generall properties of the earth.Speciall, wherein the seuerall countrys and coasts of the earth are deuided and described.Of the generall in the first place, and more at large then of the other, because it is more difficult, and hard to bee vnderstood, and yet of necessary vse, for the vnderstanding of the other. This generall tract may bee parted into fiue particular heads.
These in theire order.
CAP. 2. Of certaine generall properties of the earth.In Geography when wee name the earth wee meane not the earth taken seuerally by itselfe, without the seas and waters. But vnder one name both are comprised, as they are now mingled one with another and doe both together make vp one entire and round body. Neither doe wee diue into the bowels of the earth, and enter into consideration of the naturall qualities, which are in the substance of Earth and water, as coldnes, drinesse moisture, heauines, and the like, but wee looke only vpon the out side, contemplating the greatnesse, scituation, distances, measuringe, and other such affections which appeare in the superficies of it, to the eyes of our bodies and mindes: These then of the earth and water together, rules are to bee knowne,
The earth and the water doe make one globe, i.e., one round or sphericall body.
The naturall place of the water is to bee aboue the earth, and soe it was in the first creation of it, compassing, the earth round aboute as appeares Genes. 1. 9. But for the vse of man and all other liuing creatures, God made a separation of them caussing the waters to sinke downe into huge hollow channells, prepared to receaue it, that so the drie land might appeare aboue it. Notwithstanding which separation, they doe both still remaine together, not couering one another as at first, but intermingled one with another, and that soe exactly as they now make but one round body, whereas at first they made two. Here therfore are two poynts to be proued, 1. That they are one globe. 2. that this one is round.
They are one globe hauing the same Center or middle pointe, and the same surface or conuexe superficies, which will appeare by these reasons....


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Following on from the hugely successful Image Sensors and Image Sensors Auto conferences in Europe and the USA, Smithers has introduced IS Auto in Asia. The inaugural event will take place in Shenzhen, China on 25-26 September 2019 and is set to be a must-attend event.
As worldwide innovation in this industry advances at a faster rate than ever before, the Asian market is thriving. China's investment in self-driving cars and adoption of novel technologies is enabling new business opportunities and encouraging a forward-thinking and autonomous future. Shenzhen in particular is quickly becoming a global epicentre in the race to produce autonomous and electric vehicles so is the ideal location for the inaugural IS Auto Asia 2019.
With leading technology providers based in the Asia Pacific region, this event will help to drive this innovation forward by assessing new and existing image sensors technologies, the LiDAR landscape, radars, sensor fusion, neural networks, deep learning, AI, OEM needs, data management, iamge processing and safety standards. Senior experts will come together to showcase the latest thinking and innovations, network with customers and competitors, and prepare businesses for impending change.
IS Auto Asia 2019 will provide an exclusive forum for OEMs, Tier 1 imaging sensor suppliers and providers to unite under one roof and discuss the latest industry innovations, so can you afford to miss out?
With over 560 attendees from across the supply chain in attendance at the 2018 events, IS Auto Asia promises to provide you with the ideal place to meet and network with senior industry experts, key decision makers and fellow like-minded professionals. The event is unmissable for anyone working within this sector, so whatever your position, book your ticket now using discount code AUTOASIA19UST to join us and save 10% off your ticket!
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statement issued by UDM Media Manager
The UDM supports the Government wholeheartedly in its condemnation of the attempted coup d'etat in Zambia. In a democracy, there should be no other option of changing government, than through the ballot.
The UDM will always assist towards establishing and supporting democracy as wide as possible, both nationally and internationally.


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LCD, OLED, QLED, HDMI ports, HDR – TV land is acronym soup, and that's before we throw in questions over resolution, refresh rates and whether to go for a smart TV. But PAT PILCHER is here to help us out, with a definitive guide to buying a TV.
Tag: HDR
Loony Box Changes Its Tune
TV. Drug of a nation. How has it changed? Is it still a thing? Have we all got 4K screens yet? And what's just around the bend? Looking for insight, PAT PILCHER interviews Samsung's Adam McElroy.


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We've been trying to tackle some cleaning and organizational projects before the fall and winter seasons hit, especially the outdoor ones. Top of our list? The garage.
Even though we've only been in our house for 9 months, it's amazing how much gunk and grime we had on the floors. I think most of it was still leftover from the last snowstorm.
After Ben and I swept it out, we gave it a good cleaning with the AR Blue Clean 1600 PSI Electric Pressure Washer that I recently picked up from Ace Hardware.
It was pretty gross how well this thing cleaned up our garage floors.
Eventually I want to get a wall system for the garage,
something along the lines of this…
Well, at least until this coming winter.
Yeah, yeah… I'll get to finishing it someday.
so you could win your own
AR Blue Clean 1600 PSI Electric Pressure Washer
or anything else that you fancy?
and she's testing out this power washer today on her blog.
PLUS she's hosting a giveaway for a $100 gift card too!
If you want to see more projects from the Ace Hardware team,
check them out HERE!
I am a member of the Ace Bloggers Panel and Ace Hardware has provided me with materials for this project. I was also compensated for my time and this blog post. All opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Ace Hardware.


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Meet 'Lucy,' the not-so-dangerous black and tan smooth dachshund, and one of her humans, Monique Hobson, aged two. Lucy got loose in October of last year when the family was bringing in groceries from the car and nipped at the ankle of a burly neighbor who pressed charges. Due to a 1991 dangerous dog law, there was a potential fine of £5,000 or 6 months in jail, and Lucy could have been put down. Thankfully, she got a reprieve. Excerpt from The Daily Mail: An eight-inch-high "sausage dog" was given a reprieve by magistrates today after her owner was cleared of letting a dangerous dog run out of control.
Burly landscape gardener Shawn Anderson claimed he was "inconsolable" after miniature Dachshund Lucy allegedly nipped his ankle and bit his jeans.
But Newcastle Magistrates' Court heard he suffered no injuries, there were no teeth marks and no damage to his jeans after the yapping dog ran round his legs outside his flat in Gosforth, Newcastle, in October last year.
He lived in the property below Lucy's owner, Melanie Hobson, 26, her husband Steve and their two children, Monique, two, and four-year-old Jacob.
Magistrates heard that Mrs Hobson was carrying shopping from her car after a trip out with her children when Lucy ran off, barking.
The court heard the dog approached Mr Anderson, ran round his legs and, according to him, bit him on the ankle.
One of the two young children ran up and grabbed the dog, the court heard. Mr Anderson then shouted at the owner: "If your dog bites me again, I will have you done."
The court heard Mrs Hobson replied: "What are you on about? She didn't touch you."
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Session 2: Potential of FinTechs as a New Age Financial Institution
[L-R –Mr. Vaibhav Anand; Mr. Vivek Singla; Dr. Aruna Sharma; Mr. Arvind G.; Mr. Milan Dolansky]
FinTech has been changing the game of digital banking in India, making banking and related services increasingly accessible to everyone. Their key function is to provide technical support to already existing financial systems. However, in recent times these entities have been seen indulging in backward integration and obtaining licenses to operate as NBFCs. Even globally, the investment in FinTech is increasing at a good speed, which provides them financial banking to carry out the activities of the bank. Their business models are so diverse that the RBI has set up sandbox to study them in cohorts. They discussed the extent to which Fintech needs regulation, their potential for the growth of the banking sector in India and how they can best contribute to making banking services more inclusive.


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Kadija Taha
Integrative counsellorAbout Me
I am an integrative/bereavement counsellor based in London. I have experience working with various mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, anger, low self-confidence, low self-esteem, phobia, post traumatic stress disorder and many more.
At present, I work privately on a one to one basis and I also do online sessions. I have worked with clients of all age groups and backgrounds and that has enriched my cultural perception of the world.
To gain further knowledge of my career, I also worked as a volunteer to Lewisham Bereavement Counselling for three years, seeing clients of all ages, from different parts of the world as mentioned above. Some clients were seen in the comfort of their homes, whilst others were seen in a GP surgery.
Additionally, to gain more experience in working with children, I volunteered as a school counsellor at St Gabriel's Secondary School, to help students with their academic, behaviour and relationship issues.
I use different approaches to work with clients such as the Person Centred approach, which is part of the Humanistic approach, CBT, Psychodynamic and so on. I am genuine and competent in my work and I use my empathic understanding to be in my client's world. I also use unconditional positive regard to ensure I treat all clients equally.
I use my active listening and responding skills to ensure I don't miss out on what clients say. I ask open ended questions to help my clients probe in deeper and communicate pent up emotions impacting their day to day life.
It is a privilege to have the ability to help people go through difficult times in their lives, but what I love most about my career is the successful outcome of the counselling therapy I provide. I love being a counsellor simply because I love helping and supporting people, It makes the world a better place when more people feel positive and joyful and are able to help, care and support one another.
Everything that is said in the sessions are treated confidentially with a client led approach. My clients needs are prioritised, therefore I am willing to visit female and disabled clients in their homes in order to create the most comfortable and supportive environment. Please note that all home visits will be conducted under the current covid 19 guidelines.
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My fees are:
Singles £50
Couples £90
Family £100
Training and qualifications
BSc in Health and Social Care. Awarded by the University of Sunderland (04-2020)
Certificate of Proficiency. Awarded by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (13-04-2016)
Diploma in CBT/REBT. Awarded by the College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (10/14).
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Awarded by CPCAB (05-11-13).
Bereavement Training Certificate. Awarded by Lewisham Bereavement Counselling (07-2012).
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies. Awarded by CPCAB (19-07-2011).
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. Awarded by CPCAB (09-08-2010).
Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to the Counselling Skills. Awarded by CPCAB (06-02-07).


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Both of my girls LOVE LEGO. They love it so much that instead of a birthday party this year for Bella's birthday she asked if we would take her to LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Somerville, MA. We had never been there, but friends and family have gone and said it was so much fun. And, it was...LEGO fanatics would be in heaven if they went here -- LEGOS everywhere and all different stations and rooms featuring popular LEGO characters and movies. Thanks to the LEGO Ninjago movie, my girls really got into LEGO building and spent time practically every day dumping their LEGO bins out on the floor and building something. Bella is mastered her house building skills, while Savannah loves to build cars or follow directions and make LEGO building kit. Bella is more free spirited and likes to go with the flow and see what she comes up.
Seeing how much the girls are into LEGO building, I thought it would be fun to surprise them with a LEGO alarm clock and watch that I saw over at ClicTime. They are learning how to tell time in homeschool, and I thought this would be a great way to practice further, while also feeling more grown up with their very own clock and watch they can set and look at when they want to know the time.
Bella is into superheroes, especially the DC Supergirls, so I knew she would like the LEGO Batman Movie Batgirl Minifigure Clock based on the character from The Batman Movie.
Now only does this clock sound when the alarm goes, but if you push on Batgirl's head , the time area illuminates for easy reading in the dark, as well as activates the snooze feature in the AM.
Bella was so excited when I showed her her new alarm clock. She couldn't wait for me to set and wished it was bedtime just so she could go to bed and play with it and then have the alarm go off in the morning. I loved seeing her get so excited about this big girl clock.
She went as far as to clear off her dresser just so she could display her clock (which you can move the legs too) and then line up her recent LEGO builds. It was like LEGO shrine, that she said we could look at, but not touch. :-)
I opted for the LEGO Classic Pink Minifigure Link Watch for Savannah as she is always asking to borrow or wear my watch. She, too, love all things LEGO, so I knew she would love the buildable watch from ClicTime. What is so cool about this watch is that it features multi-coloured, interchangeable links, that lets your child feed their creativity to build a unique watchband, that will fit all wrist sizes. And, if that wasn't enough you also get an iconic LEGO® minifigure built into the strap, complete with additional minifigure heads so that you customize the watch to reflect your mood. Savannah fell in love with the watch as soon as she saw it. After I sent it, she went to town customizing the watch with the interchangeable links.
She didn't need my help switching out the links, and within a few minutes she was done and ready to wear it on her wrist.
Since receiving this watch the other day, I no longer have to worry about what time it is, or having to pull out my cellphone to check the time, or look down at my watch. Instead, I just have to ask Savannah the time and she quickly checks her cool new LEGO classic watch from ClicTime and reports back to me the time. I love seeing her being able to tell time with this analogue watch as we have spent a great deal of time in our schooling learning how to tell time. Savannah says she feels more like a big girl now that she has a watch, and loves showing it off to family and friends. And, she has her own fashion sense and loves trying to find outfits that let her show off her new watch --think 3/4 sleeves, and pink pants to highlight the cool light and dark pink links of this watch. :-)
If you have a LEGO fan in your and you think they are ready for a bedside alarm clock or watch, why not check out ClicTime today. They offer a wonderful selection of LEGO watches and clocks for both boys and girls, you are bound to find one that would make that special LEGO fan in your life smile on Christmas day when they unwrap their very own watch or clock.
My girls love their new LEGO watch and alarm clock, and I know your kids will love what you buy them from ClicTime, too.
Stay up-to-date on all things ClicTime including special offers and promotions, new product additions, news and more by following their social media channels below:


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Workplace Salary Gap Persists Between Genders, Site Finds
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — A new study reaffirms that a workplace salary gap persists between men and women.
The job site, Hired.com, says men received higher offers for the same positions seven out of ten times.
The study also found on average companies offered women three percent less than men for the same role.
In fact, Hired found that some companies' offers were as low as 30 percent less.
The study spanned technology, sales, and marketing jobs.
Facebook and Microsoft both released reports stating they pay women and men equally.
While Facebook's head of human resources says both men and women earn the same, Microsoft reported that its female employees make roughly 99.8 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make.
Tuesday, April 12th, marks Equal Pay Day.
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Walmart is expanding abortion coverage for employees
(CNN) — Walmart, the nation's largest private employer, is expanding travel and abortion coverage for its US employees effective immediately.
The company's healthcare plans will now cover abortion under certain circumstances: when there is a health risk to the mother, rape or incest, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage or lack of fetal viability, according to an internal memo sent Friday by Donna Morris, Walmart's Chief People Officer.
Walmart, which has 1.6 million employees in the US, will also expand travel coverage to access services covered by its healthcare plans, including abortion, when they are not legally available within 100 miles of their location. That benefit is available for workers and any family members covered on their health plans.
Morris said the company made the changes after "listening to our associates about what's important to them," adding that "we strive to provide quality, competitive and accessible health coverage that supports you and your families."
The company did not clarify whether the new benefits would be available to all 1.6 million US employees or only some workers. Many of Walmart's staff work part-time and are not eligible for all benefits.
Walmart's announcement comes almost two months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, holding that there is no longer a federal constitutional right to an abortion. The company is headquartered in Arkansas, where restrictive abortion laws have already gone into effect after Roe was overturned.
Following the landmark decision, several corporate giants including Microsoft, Apple, Meta and Disney pledged to provide support and financial assistance for employees — and, in some cases, their dependents — who are seeking abortion services in states that outlaw the procedure.
Additionally, in a significant expansion of benefits, Walmart is launching coverage for fertility services like in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and egg cryopreservation. It's also adding benefits for surrogacy and increasing adoption support fourfold to $20,000.