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Wanda's Picks for March 2015
It's International Women's History Month and in director Abderrahmane Sissako's film "Timbuktu" (2014) we meet fierce African women who stand their ground when faced with lashings, stonings and bullets. The setting is Timbuktu, Africa's Mecca, a sacred historic seat of knowledge and wisdom, which has been ravaged recently by warfare and plunder. Peoples' lives, antiquities, books, Quranic texts, landmarks and buildings have been destroyed.
Wanda's Picks for February 2015
Given the trajectory of 2014 regarding Black lives, perhaps February would be a great time to reflect on what bell hooks calls "the love ethic," a principle Dr. King embodied and preached. Langston Hughes would have been 116 on Feb. 1 (his mother, Carrie Langston, was born Jan. 22, 1873). Albert Woodfox will be 68 on Feb. 19. Hopefully he will be eating cake under some sunny sky, a freed man by then.
Wanda's Picks for October 2014
Sunday, Oct. 12, marks our 19th Annual Maafa Commemoration. This is a time when we gather to remember our African ancestors, especially those who endured the transatlantic slave trade or the Middle Passage, the Black Holocaust. It is a time for Pan Africans to gather and celebrate life and recommit ourselves to the work of liberation: spiritual, psychological, economic and political.
Pamoja tutashinda: Together we will win!
Here is the lesson I'm learning from the name, He Who Walks the Earth: A family united walks the earth together. Couples walk the earth together. We come from tribes who used to walk the earth together. Why? Because there is power in numbers. Yes, you know where I am going with this. Walking the earth together and power in numbers ... this is the purpose of Buy Black Wednesdays.
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Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia said: "I have heard of that idea (that I am the reincarnation of Jesus Christ). I also met certain Rastafarians. I told them clearly that I am a man, that I am mortal, and that I will be replaced by the oncoming generation, and that they should never make a mistake in assuming or pretending that the human being is emanated (originated) from a deity (God)."
Wanda's Picks for December 2012
Monday, Nov. 26, at the Bay Area Black Media Awards event hosted by Greg Bridges and sponsored by the San Francisco Bay View and Block Report Radio, it was so wonderful to see all the media friends and family for an evening of celebration. KPOO, KPFA, New California Media/Pacific News Service, Wanda's Picks Radio, Oakland Post, Globe, Poor News Network, Oakland International Film Festival, Black Panther newspaper alumni and others were in the house as "Best" this and "Best" that were saluted.
The 2020 vision for Buy Black Wednesdays
The day is Buy Black Wednesday. I am setting foot in the Pan Afrikan Market Place called Little Nubia, modeled after Harlem in its "hey day," old Timbuktu and Black Wall Street. So there are over 600 Black businesses in a 10-square-block area. Red, black and green is everywhere. Flags from every Afrikan nation flutter in the summer breeze.
The new land grab in Africa
The issue at stake is not only one of increased food insecurity, but an attack on food sovereignty or peoples' right to produce their own food. Land grab is a violent act to take away peoples' right to food, access to their ancestral land, their social and historical ties, and their overall right for human dignity.
Wanda's Picks for December 2011
Sobonfu Somé, West African healer, says that when people die and become ancestors, they get smarter and often try to repair any damage they may have made while in this physical form. Ancestors want to be busy making our lives better. She said we can call on them to intercede on our behalf when we are troubled.
Massive land grabs in Africa by U.S. hedge funds and universities
"A new report claims farmers in Africa are being driven off their lands to make way for vast new industrial farming projects backed by hedge funds seeking profits and foreign countries looking for cheap food. "


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Experience easy online shopping for motherboards in Nepal online at Daraz. Find affordable motherboard prices in Nepal with additional discounts to save huge on your first orders. Choose from best budget motherboards for sale ensured with brand warranties. Since motherboards are one of the most essential components of computers and hold all the necessary components that have your computer working smoothly. The state of your motherboard determines the overall performance that your laptop will be able to provide you. Here at Daraz, you can find a great selection of motherboards under Rs.3000 in Nepal online.
Motherboard prices in Nepal depend upon the type and brand that you are aiming for. When buying motherboards, it is important to consider whether the device is an optimal fit for your computer and can hold the components that you want for your device. If you want a motherboard that can add a better touch to your gaming experience; get a motherboard that allows for specific installation of the graphics cards that you want otherwise you might get stuck with one that can only support those standard VGA standard graphics cards. Another very important component to consider when you are getting a motherboard is the slot capacity for the type of hard drives that you want to have configured on to your motherboard. Motherboard prices in Nepal also vary with the type of computer rams that you want to be installed on to your computer and is a vital component of the overall processing power of your computer. Every motherboard has a certain capacity of processing capacity that it can support and therefore it is important to know whether your motherboard will be able to handle the massive loads of processing that goes through high end RAMs and processors.
Some of the best motherboard brands such as Asus and Gigabyte offer motherboards that can hold superior components that are bundled together to give a very smooth computing experience. These motherboard prices in Nepal can be a little steep but are worth their price tag. Most brands recommend using good quality computer cable adapters in combination with these motherboards for a smooth-running computer. Motherboards offered by these leading brands are designed to cater to high definition movies and high-quality graphics without lagging and straining the motherboard's capacity. So, if you are looking to play those revolutionary games with next-generation graphics, the superb selection of motherboards for laptops online at Daraz.com.np are just the upgrades that you will need.
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Here's The Oreo Dunking Kit That's Flying Off The Shelves
Everyone needs this Oreo dunking kit to eat more cookies and make less mess
We have a new addition to your list of things you had no idea you needed but now immediately need. There's an official Oreo dunking kit, you guys. That's right — just in time for sitting by the Christmas tree and watching holiday movies on Netflix, Oreo has blessed us with this handy-dandy mess-free situation. Now, you can eat the glorious cookies dipped in milk without getting crumbs and milk all over the dang place.
Yes, the geniuses at a company called Frankford designed this kit with crumb-free dunking in mind. It comes with 13 Oreo cookies, two sets of red tongs, two Oreo-stacking vessels called "cookie cages" that attach to the mugs, and the glass mugs to hold the milk. Duh.
Bonus? It all comes in an adorable gift-worthy box covered in festive snowflakes.
Like, your hardest-to-buy-for person is now all taken care of. It's only October doesn't that feel good? The Oreo holder is even removable for easy dish-washing and to give you the choice to dunk cookies the old-fashioned way. But why would you want to do that when you can now go fully crumb-free?
If this photo doesn't make you want a towering pile of Oreos and freezing cold glass of milk right now, who even are you? This set is just begging for you and a loved one to each finish off an entire row of Oreos all by yourselves. All you have to do is pour the milk, slide the cookies into their little cage, grab the tongs, and go to town.
Yes, friends — our days of milk and Oreo-related messes are officially over. All you have to do is get thee to Walmart to pick up your set for just $17.98.
Happy Holidays, y'all. What a time to be alive.
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April's slower jobs growth points to the need for continued measures to boost demand and make sure college graduates don't get left behind, writes Heather Boushey.
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The economy continues to move in the right direction. It added 115,000 jobs in April, and data for February and March were revised upward by a total of 53,000 jobs. April marks the 26th straight month of gains in private-sector employment, for a total of 4.2 million private-sector jobs. This month's growth is not as strong compared to the previous two months, however, and Congress will need to focus on ways to keep up demand—austerity isn't the answer. Congress also needs to set its sights on making sure today's college students and graduates can afford a good education and can find good jobs once they've earned a degree.
There are two factors that contribute to the slower pace of job gains in April compared to February and March. First, because of the unseasonably warm weather this winter, some hiring occurred earlier in the year than what typically happens, so this month's slow growth is a reaction to higher-than-usual hiring in the past couple of months.
Second, conservatives in Congress have consistently blocked policies that would have ramped up job creation and economic growth. This past fall conservatives in Congress refused to vote on the American Jobs Act, which would have bolstered job creation, and instead have focused on austerity. Even as workers continue to face a tough labor market, government has continued to lay off employees, with 10,700 people laid off by local government education departments in April alone.
The good news in today's report is that manufacturing firms continue to hire, adding 16,000 new jobs in April. This brings total new hires up to 489,000 since manufacturing's low point in January 2010. Average hours worked by employees in the manufacturing sector continue to trend upward, surpassing the levels seen in the 2000s. This indicates that firms are seeing strong demand. (see Figure 1) Overtime hours among manufacturing workers have also trended up, though they remain slightly lower than in the 2000s economic recovery, and held steady at 4.2 hours per week last month.
Other areas of job gains in April include retail (added 29,000 jobs), food services and drinking places (20,000 jobs), and health care (19,000 jobs). The temporary help sector added 21,100 jobs, much of which is a recovery from the loss of 9,400 jobs in March. But that's still positive growth overall and an improvement from the trend in the late spring of 2011.
In April the unemployment rate fell from 8.2 percent to 8.1 percent, though the change was not statistically significant. This decrease, however, was due to people leaving the labor force, rather than because they found jobs. As a result of labor force exits, the labor force participation rate fell two-tenths of a percent to 63.6 percent, a low not seen since 1981.
The drop in participation in the labor force also looks different for men and women. In April the share of adult men (aged 20 and older) participating in the U.S. labor force dropped to an historic low of 72.9 percent, going back to rates last seen in 1948. There are only 39,000 fewer adult men in the labor force now than there were in December 2007 when the recession began, but the population has grown by 4.2 million. The labor force participation rate for adult women held at 59.3 percent, the lowest prior to this recession since 1995.
There are further differences by gender among African American workers. African American women have seen their employment rate—that is, the percent of all African American adult women with a job—rise by 0.7 percent to 56.1 percent, while African American adult men saw their employment rate fall from 58.9 percent to 58.1 percent.
Long-term unemployment is a persistent problem. The share of the unemployed who are long-term unemployed—having been out of work and searching for a new job for at least six months—remains elevated. In April 41.3 percent of the unemployed were long-term unemployed. More than 40 percent of the unemployed have been long-term unemployed for 29 months. Prior to this recession that share had never jumped above 26 percent (in June 1983).
Workers saw their average hourly earnings rise by 0.1 cents last month, but the gains are not keeping pace with inflation. In April wages grew at an annual rate of 1.8 percent, below the 2.7 percent rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
In the bigger scheme the U.S. economy continues to face headwinds. The United Kingdom is back in a recession, and the Eurozone appears headed there as well. The slower-than-hoped-for U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, combined with today's report, should set off a warning sign to policymakers that they need to focus on ways to support and boost demand, not add to layoffs.
In particular, there is strong empirical evidence that recessions can leave lasting scars, especially on young people who graduate into an economy without opportunity. Yet instead of working to ameliorate this, policymakers continue to inflict pain on students.
For many of this spring's graduates, this may not be a celebratory season. Jobs are scarce, and for those who are working, many are seeing very low wages or are working in occupations that require less education than grads have. This spring's high school graduating classes are looking at a labor market where a quarter (24.5 percent) of their peers are currently unemployed and actively searching for a job.
Right now Congress is considering actions that would only create more challenges for high school graduates. If Congress does not act, the third of students who will most likely take out federally subsidized college loans will face a much higher interest rate than those that took out loans this year. Given that the labor market is likely to remain challenging for young Americans, now is not the time to raise the cost of attending college or to make life post-graduation more difficult for the classes of 2013 and beyond.
Heather Boushey is a Senior Economist at the Center for American Progress.
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5 Ways to Stay Cool in the Hocking Hills
Don't let the heat get to you! Try these ways to escape the heat in the Hocking Hills.
It's July. The sun is shining. And the temperature has gone way up.
Does this heat make you want to stay indoors with the air conditioning way up? Just waiting for the temperature to go down?
Don't do that! There are plenty of things that you can do both indoors and out that won't let the heat overwhelm you. Just check out these five favorites:
Get on the trail
Yes, we think you should still get out hiking! Many of our trails are shaded making them much cooler than you would think on those hot and humid days. So don't skip out on seeing our beautiful rock formations and waterfalls. Just put on the sunscreen and explore.
Go to a museum
But if you must stay indoors, why not explore one of our local museums? You can do everything from exploring how glass is made to washboards. Or you can bring the kids for an interactive adventure at AHA! A Hands-on Adventure Children's Museum. You can have loads of fun while learning something new at our museums.
See the stars
As day turns into night and the temperatures cool down, why not get out to see the stars? The John Glenn Astronomy Park will give you a view unlike any you have seen. And seeing these stars will make any astronomy nerd happy or ignite the love of the stars in the next generation.
Get in the water
Nothing will cool you off than a splish splash into the water. And there are so many water activities you can do here! Paddle around in a kayak. Or try to reach the heights on a jet pack. The choices are endless. So pack your bathing suit and prepare for lots of fun in the water.
Plan a spa day
There is something about those hot days that make you not want to move. So why fight it? Go all out with a spa day. Relax with everything from a massage to a facial. And when you have a spa day in the Hocking Hills, you can be guaranteed you will have a memorable experience in a unique location.
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American Horror Story 1984 Episode 1 Review: Camp Redwood
American Horror Story is back with a delicious slice of '80s slasher cheese. Our review of the first episode of AHS 1984...
This American Horror Story review contains spoilers.
American Horror Story 1984 Episode 1
I have a lot of difficulty remembering character names, even on shows I watch regularly (and write about). I hate that I'm like this, and the older I get, the worse my memory becomes. When dealing with American Horror Story's ensemble cast, my inability to remember who is who only becomes worse, because despite the characters all being different, the cast remains basically the same. So, Brooke (Emma Roberts) ends up being Madison Montgomery, Montana becomes Billy Lourd, Margaret becomes "whatshername, you know, she was so good on the show last year," and so on.
Thankfully, 1984 does me a kindness early on in the episode with a flashy introduction to each character, complete with their names spelled out in Gem and the Holograms font, just after the opening credits. Another thing that helped is the fact that, immediately after introduction, the characters for 1984 are slotted into their appropriate '80s slasher movie tropes. There's the tough girl, Montana (Lourd), the jock Chet (real-world Olympian Gus Kenworthy) who missed out on the Olympics thanks to failing a drug test, the party guy Ray (DeRon Horton), the most '80s guy imaginable Xavier (Cody Fern), and the non-doping, only lightly-drinking potential final girl Brooke (Emma Roberts).
Fittingly for both American Horror Story and a story set in an '80s slasher universe, there's no time wasted in making references to famous slasher movies. The cold opening, three camp counselors fooling around while being menaced by a set of jingling keys, is straight out of a Friday the 13th movie, right down to a body being slowly dragged away from a murder scene by the show's hulking supposed villain, Mr. Jingles AKA Ben Richter (John Carroll Lynch, making an immediate impression with his deranged lunatic skullet and great "hulking killer" body language). It's a great introduction to this world, with a dead-on tonal impression of a Spam in a cabin movie heightened with some great practical effects.
As it turns out, Jingles isn't just a story made up by Nurse Rita (Angelica Ross) to scare a bunch of newbie camp counselors escaping LA to avoid the craziness of the 1984 Olympics, but a real killer who really killed 9 campers in the worst summer camp massacre in history. A massacre that took place on the very grounds of Camp Redwood, where Brooke and the gang have decided to work for the summer. And the ultra-conservative owner of Camp Redwood, Margaret (Leslie Grossman)? She's the only person to survive Mr. Jingles' onslaught of terror, and the only person who thinks that reopening Camp Redwood is a good idea.
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The trip two hours outside LA takes Brooke from the aerobics studio, where she has a meet cute with Montana and gets an introduction to the other characters, to Redwood, and along the way they have pretty much every bad horror movie omen happen to them save car trouble (but it's a given that Xavier's shaggin' wagon won't start when it's needed most). They stop for gas only to be menaced by Roy (Don Swayze), a creepy dude who warns them off of going to Camp Redwood, and they also hit a hiker who comes stumbling out of the woods. The hiker lives, at least for a little while, but the mood has been set, and things only get more ominous from there.
Even in the first minute of the episode, the horror and '80s references are crammed in like sardines. The whole setup is reminiscent of Friday the 13th meets Madman, especially the scene where they recount the legend of Mr. Jingles around a campfire. Roy is a reference to several characters from Friday the 13th, with his name coming from the fake Jason in Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning and his death coming from several movies all put together. The pay telephone being a crucial plot point makes me think of Psycho II. Mr. Jingles' escape from the insane asylum on the other side of the lake from Camp Redwood is a reference to Rob Zombie's Halloween, while the scene of two doctors discussing the escape in the pouring rain is a direct reference to the original Halloween. The ominous phone call at the end of the episode felt a lot like a riff on the heavy breather from Black Christmas. Throw a rock, hit a slasher reference, basically.
1984 is nothing new, but Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk impress because they manage to cram in so much into a pretty compact opening episode. The characters are established immediately, and it's clear that Lourd is having a lot of fun playing against type as the wild girl. The characters provide a few laughs by mostly playing things straight, akin to Sleepaway Camp (one of the campers will definitely be named Angela, if the campers arrive) with hints of Wet Hot American Summer's winking playfulness. Aside from one or two anachronisms, like the use of the phrase "my bad," it's spot-on.
The script is bolstered by solid performances all around, and Bradley Buecker's strong direction reinforces both positive aspects of the show. The opening credits are a thing of '80s beauty, and Buecker must have been studying the '80s slasher playbook because he nails the tone and shooting style, right down to recreation of some of the flaws of the genre. The camera wobbles during certain tracking shots because it's just being carried by a guy and not on a boom, and there are some clear optical zooms. All the show is missing is film grain, but thankfully it wasn't added in digitally akin to the aging effects in Planet Terror.
As solidly as Roanoke nailed reality television, 1984 nails the slasher sub-genre. For the most part, it avoids winking at the camera, Matthew Morrison's Trevor aside, and the episode works as a great setup for what's to come. What this is going to be is communicated early on in the episode, even it leaves in openings to work in further appearances from real serial killer Richard "Night Stalker" Ramirez (Zach Villa) in between appearances from the fictional Mr. Jingles. Like the best slashers, this is shaping up to be a lot of dumb fun with a lot of great kills.
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Methodological Framework for Spanning Knowledge Transfer Boundaries in Crossdisciplinary Innovation Process
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Inese Suija-Markova, Riga Technical University, Latvia
The Doctoral Thesis aims to develop a methodological framework for spanning knowledge transfer boundaries in the cross-disciplinary innovation process. Written in English, it consists of an introduction, three chapters, conclusions, recommendations, references, and five appendices. Chapter 1 analyses the various aspects of knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS) and their role in innovation. Chapter 2 delves into the concept of knowledge transfer and barriers appearing in the innovation process. Chapter 3 details the methodological framework, research methods, and validation.
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"Gunmetal Sky", Ephesians 6 NIV by Sara Sherwood Oil on canvas
Oil on canvas painting of London by Sara Sherwood includes 20 Fenchurch Street, tower bridge, tower 42 and Heron tower.
Named "Gunmetal Sky", inspired by The armour of God, Ephesians 6
This new work of art was created over 4 sessions, each time adding layers and taking the art in new directions until it felt complete. I hope your find peace in this work of art. I love London and am proud to live in this amazing city.


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SQL Server Manual Installation
If the Captools/net installer does not detect a "full" version of Microsoft's SQL Server Database Engine on your server, the Captools/net installer will execute a scripted installation of the SQL Express. However, in some cases the scripted installation does not complete, resulting in an "Unknown Database" notation when you try to run the Captools/net Server Control Panel.
To resolve the "Unknown Database" error, you will need to "Manually" install the SQL Express by executing the "SQLexpr.exe" file. The sequence of dialogs that will appear are as follows.
Please note that you will need to run a "Custom" install and specify several items as noted in the applicable links:
SQL Express 2012 Manual Installation
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Warning - When moving to a "full" version of MS-SQL Server, it must have the same version number or later as your Captools/net database was previously installed on. I.e. if your SQL Express is SQL Express 2012, you must install MS-SQL Server 2012 or later, not an earlier version of SQL Server.
Microsoft SQL Server "Standard Edition" Installation
Captools/net users who find that memory usage by "SQLserver.exe" routinely runs around or over 1GB (use Windows Task Manager to see this figure) will typically benefit from acquiring a license for Microsoft SQL Server "Standard Edition". The "Standard Edition" in the 64-bit version can use up to 64GB of RAM. The installation process for either of these "full" versions of SQL Server is similar to the SQL Express 2008/later installation with the exception of additional installation options offered. These should be configured as follows during the installation:
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Even though Albuquerque is famous for its cannabis, that doesn't mean people can smoke inside my yoga studio.
I know I was taking a big risk, but opening a yoga studio in Albuquerque wound up being the best decision I ever made! This was about ten years ago, right at the beginning of the population boom. For such a quiet, dignified town, Albuquerque has certainly become a hotspot. Legal weed is one reason for that, and so is the surge in popularity we got from the TV show Breaking Bad. The status of the city has been slowly rising for years now, and my yoga studio has reaped the benefits! I am currently one of the biggest yoga studios in all of Albuquerque, and part of the reason for that is because I share a storefront with a cannabis dispensary. The connection between yoga and cannabis is well documented, and the people of Albuquerque have responded in force. I'm sure you already know that Albuquerque is considered one of the hot-spots for medical cannabis throughout the southwest. Combining the powers of yoga and weed in one business was a brilliant idea, and it has been paying off bigtime. Even though Albuquerque is famous for its cannabis, that doesn't mean people can smoke inside my yoga studio. Legal status of cannabis aside, the federal anti-smoking laws are still enforced, even in Albuquerque. Yoga is a way to focus your spirit and unlock your mind, and I will admit that cannabis really helps with the process. But if my clients had to work out while coughing from a room full of cannabis smoke, I doubt I would be the hottest studio in Albuquerque.


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EP. 147- Burn the boat- for weight loss results.
Do you ever wonder WHY: if you know exactly what to eat and what to do to lose weight… why you DON'T DO IT?
Well, you're not the only one. This is where most people fall in the struggle with their weight loss.
They 'know' what to do… but… they just can't seem to get themselves to actually do it.
In this episode, I break this down so that you can understand why you do this and WHAT YOU NEED TO CHANGE to start taking action.
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A huge concrete block floated over the heads of visitors at New York Armory show at Pace Gallery's boot. It is the last project by Dutch design team Studio Drift. How this was made possible remains a mystery. If it is true that "there is a lot of technology in the piece", as Studio Drift founders Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta told ARTnews, it means that technology has a great power. Waiting to know the truth, we can certainly assume that technology does have the power to make people reflect.
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Make that cosy feeling last all day with this super-soft loungewear dress. Made from notoriously comfy sweat fabric, with flexible ribbed edging and a snuggly hood, it radiates laid-back, feel-good vibes. And of course no PUMA hoodie would be complete without our signature logo, which features centre-front.
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Visual Moving Target Indicator
Automatically track moving objects like UAVs, people and vehicles. Useful for highlighting objects an operator might not otherwise be able to see.
Teleidoscope's proprietaty RAD tracking framework is at the core of all its tracking solutions. This core framework is what sets Teleidoscope's solutions apart.
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To target the festive season, Lenovo has launched a barrage of IdeaPad laptops in India. The Chinese technology company has launched IdeaPad 510s, IdeaPad 710s, IdeaPad Y700, IdeaPad 310, IdeaPad 510 and Miix 31 laptop models. The claims to bring innovative and breakthrough technology with the new Ideapad series of laptops.
The Lenovo Ideapad 510s is priced at Rs 51,090. The thin and light laptop is aimed at users who are always on-the-move. It includes features such as lightning-fast charging and a Harman Kardon audio system. While the Lenovo Ideapad 710s is another lightweight laptop that offers great performance too. It sports a 13.3-inch full HD IPS panel. The new laptop comes equipped with a high-speed PCIe SSD [solid-state drive] and quick-charging feature. It is priced at Rs 73,390.
The Lenovo Ideapad Y700 is a powerful desktop-class gaming laptop. It is priced at whopping Rs 128,090. The new laptop comes with hard-bundled gaming kit worth Rs 19,496 ,which you can buy at Rs 2,999 only. It includes an armoured back-pack, mechanical mouse, gaming mouse, and a special headset.
The Lenovo Ideapad 310 features a full HD touch screen display. It is powered by a 7th Gen Intel CPU and NVidia graphics capability. The new laptop is priced at Rs 28,390. While the all-new Lenovo Ideapad 510 comes with full-HD IPS display and Harman Kardon audio. It is powered by 7th Gen Intel processors and 4GB NVidia discrete graphics. It is priced at Rs 61,690.
The Lenovo Miix 310 only weighs 580g. The 2-in-1 detachable laptop features a full HD display, 64GB eMMC storage, and 4GB of RAM. It is priced at Rs 17,490. While the new Lenovo Yoga 510 comes with fast charging capability. It is priced at Rs 40,990.
"Lenovo believes in listening to its consumers to create products that address evolving consumer tastes, and at times also leading them to new form factors," said Rajesh Thadani, Head and Executive Director, Consumer, Online and E-commerce, Lenovo India.
All laptops are available at Lenovo Exclusive stores and outlets such as Croma, Reliance Digital, and Ezone.


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Mouthwatering Shortbread Desserts
My mom's friend, Janie, used to send us over a plate of her shortbread cookies every Christmas. My mom always raved how amazing they were. I was a picky kid and at first thought the name sounded a bit weird. Bread cookies??? Then I took a bite and discovered what all the fuss was about. Shortbread cookies are THE best Christmas cookie, in my opinion. How can you not love the buttery, melt-in-your-mouth bites of sweetness?
In this post, I'm thinking beyond the cookie. I've rounded up a collection of the most mouthwatering shortbread desserts ever. Drool away!
I almost can't handle the deliciousness. I want them ALL! Which shortbread dessert is calling your name?
Mouthwatering Shortbread Desserts
There's more to shortbread than just plain cookies! These mouthwatering shortbread desserts recipe collection are worth a try.
Whipped Shortbread Cookies
These delightful holiday cookies will melt in your mouth. They are light, buttery and SO easy to make.
Shortbread with Macadamia Nuts and Honey
Shortbread is always a crowd pleaser. These shortbread cookies are taken to the next level with the addition of macadamia nuts and honey, and will look fantastic on your holiday cookie tray!
Shortbread Cookies
We love this simple shortbread cookie recipe. Great for Christmas cookie exchanges, but don't bury this recipe. It's good all year round!
Festive Shortbread Bites
These little Festive Shortbread Bites are so buttery and delicious you won't be able to stop at just one!
Raspberry White Chocolate Shortbread Bars
Raspberry white chocolate shortbread bars have buttery sweet and crisp shortbread cookie dough sandwiching raspberry jam and white chocolate chips for an easy cookie bar recipe that tastes and looks decadent!
Chocolate Chip Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate Chip Pecan Shortbread Cookies are rich, sweet, buttery, crumbly, melt in your mouth shortbread cookies with chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
Gluten Free Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies
These gluten free brown sugar shortbread cookies are made with little more than butter, brown sugar and flour, hold their shape, and are anything but plain. They're lightly sweet, and just a little bit tender but still crumbly like any proper shortbread must be.
Easy Shortbread Cookies (Classic Recipe + Tips!)
Here's all you need to know about making the BEST Shortbread Cookies! Buttery, crumbly and light – classic shortbread cookies are one of a kind, and you only need a minimum of 3 ingredients (butter, sugar, flour) to make them!
Scottish Shortbread
This Scottish Shortbread Recipe is very easy to follow and so delicious – follow my tips for making the perfect buttery, crumbly Shortbread.
Lavender Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
These shortbread cookies have been infused with delicious lavender ear grey tea!
Glazed Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Easy to make, these lemon glazed shortbread cookies make a great holiday food gift or addition to any sweets platter. Try them today, you won't be disappointed!
Chocolate Shortbread Sandwich Cookies
A rich buttery refrigerator cookie to fill with your favorite frosting! These easy chocolate shortbread cookies are filled with a vanilla mint frosting and rolled in candy canes for festive flair.
Shortbread sugar cookie bars with cream cheese buttercream
These shortbread sugar cookie bars a quick and easy recipe! They're delicious plain, but they can be topped with buttercream icing for a prettier and richer dessert!
Easy Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Christmas Shortbread Cookies are buttery and spiced with a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Cut them into festive shapes for the holidays, then make and enjoy this shortbread cookies recipe all year long.
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Xi urges more vigor for ties with Caribbean nations
Updated: 2013-06-03 04:55
PORT OF SPAIN - Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping called here Sunday for more vigor and cooperation to boost ties between China and Caribbean nations.
When meeting with Donald Ramotar, President of Guyana, Xi said Guyana is the first English-speaking Caribbean country to establish diplomatic relations with China, which laid a solid foundation for the bilateral relationship.
China is willing to enhance communication and cooperation between the two countries' governments, parliaments and political parties, and deepen cooperation in such fields as infrastructure, mining, agriculture, forestry and fishery, Xi said.
He pledged to carry out projects including airport, hydro-power generation plant and e-government in Guyana.
Xi also noted that China and Guyana share extensive common interests in the domains of climate change and the reform of the international system, urging close cooperation in multilateral sphere.
For his part, Ramotar spoke highly of China's development and its important contribution to safeguarding world peace and assisting developing countries.
Guyana looks forward to beefing up communication and cooperation with China so as to raise its level of development, the president said.
When meeting Baldwin Spencer, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Xi said that Antigua and Barbuda is an important partner of China in the Caribbean region, and that China appreciates its support on issues concerning Beijing's core interests.
Xi said China values the cooperation proposals put forward by Antigua and Barbuda related to people's livelihoods and tourism, and is ready to exchange views with the Caribbean nation and learn from each other on environmental protection and ecological conservation.
He said this year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Antigua and Barbuda, calling on the two countries to use the occasion to lift their cooperation to a higher level.
Noting Antigua and Barbuda will hold the rotating chair of the 68th session of the UN General Assembly, Xi said China is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with the Caribbean country.
Spencer thanked China for its aid to his country and lauded the Asian nation for its efforts to develop relations with Antigua and Barbuda on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.
He expressed hope the two countries can strengthen cooperation in economy, trade, culture and multilateral issues, adding that China's development will bring opportunities for his country and the Caribbean region at large.
When meeting with Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of Dominica, Xi described the country as China's good friend and partner.
He urged the two countries to continue to transfer technologies and share experiences in such areas as agriculture and medical services, cooperate in the fields of economy and technology, explore clean energy, jointly cope with climate change, expand people-to-people exchanges and strengthen cooperation in personnel training.
Skerrit, for his part, thanked China for its assistance and expressed willingness to enhance cooperation with China in such fields as transport infrastructure, education and medical services.
Dominica appreciates China's position on climate change and its assistance to small island countries, the prime minister said, expressing hope that Dominica and China could support each other and enhance cooperation.
When meeting with Grenadian Prime Minister Keith Mitchell, Xi said China appreciates Grenada's support on issues concerning Beijing's core interests.
Bilateral relations have developed smoothly over the past eight years, Xi said, adding that the two sides should adopt a future-oriented perspective and continue to work together for a long-term, sound and stable development of bilateral ties.
The two countries, Xi said, should maintain high-level exchanges, consolidate political mutual trust, and improve cooperation in such sectors as infrastructure, agriculture, human resources, education, culture and tourism.
Noting that bilateral cooperation has born rich fruit, Mitchell said the two countries are facing fine opportunities to further bilateral ties.
He said Grenada hopes to, based on the principle of mutual respect, cement its friendship with China and advance bilateral cooperation.
During a meeting with Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie, Xi said the Bahamas, boasting strong tourism, is an important offshore financial center and marine transportation hub in the world.
The country, the Chinese president said, is a key economic and trade partner of China in the Caribbean, and bilateral cooperation enjoys great potential.
China and the Bahamas, Xi suggested, should improve communication, deepen cooperation in trade and tourism, and enhance educational, cultural and people-to-people exchanges so as to lift bilateral ties to a new level.
For his part, Christie said intensified cooperation with China is crucial to his country's social and economic development.
Xi also met with Portia Simpson-Miller, Prime Minister of Jamaica.Jamaica is a big power in the Caribbean and one of China's most important cooperation partners in the region, he said.
Xi suggested the two sides improve cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, telecommunications and mining.
Recalling his visit to Jamaica four years ago, Xi said he was deeply impressed by Jamaican people's passion for the Chinese culture.
The Chinese people are also familiar with Jamaican great athletes, Xi said, adding that the two countries should improve exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, sports and tourism.
Simpson-Miller said Jamaica cherishes its friendship with China and appreciates Beijing's assistance.
Jamaica, she said, is ready to strengthen economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges with China, and to conduct communication and mutual learning on sports and environmental protection.
Xi also exchanged views on China-Caribbean ties with the leaders. Noting that the Caribbean region is an important force in the international community, Xi said China-Caribbean cooperation has boosted their development and benefited their peoples.
China is ready to establish and develop comprehensive cooperative partnership with countries in the region, Xi said.
Acknowledging that Xi's visit attests to the importance China has attached to the Caribbean region, the leaders said their countries are willing to join hands with China to advance Caribbean-China ties to a new phase.
Trinidad and Tobago is the first leg of Xi's ongoing Latin American tour, which will also take him to Costa Rica and Mexico.


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The Baldwin Park Business Watch Program is an association among the business community and the Baldwin Park Police Department.
The mission of this association:
- To build relationships among the business community and the police department.
- To develop knowledge of personal safety issues.
- To develop a network of instant crime alerts within the business community.
- To provide business owners and employees with informative training seminars on business crime prevention.
- To support business owners and employees with crime-related problems.
The Baldwin Park Business Watch Program is a free program designed to give local merchants the skills to safeguard their businesses and employees against crime. The Baldwin Park Police Department's goal is to work with you towards protecting you from harm or reducing crime at your business.
The Ride Along Program allows interested citizens to ride along with a beat officer during a regular patrol shift. This program allows its community members to come on a ride-along and learn how the local and police officers handle day to day situations. Participants must sign a liability waiver and are subject to a computerized records check.
- Be at least 16 years of age (signature of parent / guardian needed)
- Be neat and clean in appearance when you arrive for your ride-along - casual attire is acceptable
- Have no criminal record
- Have no medical restrictions that might jeopardize your safety or the safety of the department personnel
- May ride-along once every six months
- Participation in the program requires that you: Be a resident, a student, or employed in the City of Baldwin Park
- Ride-alongs are subject to cancellation by the operations supervisor if any of the above criteria is not met
Exceptions are at the Watch Commanders discretion. All applicants are subject to a security check prior to ride-along approval.
Making Baldwin Park Safer One Block at a Time
The Baldwin Park Neighborhood Watch Program is a free crime prevention program designed to give the necessary tools to residents to educate them on how to keep their families safe. The purpose of the program is to allow the community and police department to work in partnership in keeping our residential neighborhoods safe.
Members of the Neighborhood Watch Program serve as extra eyes and ears for their community and the police department. Members learn how to make their homes more secure, and they learn how to report suspicious activity to the police. This is a great way to get to know your neighbors, also a great way to meet different members of the police department. It is easy to start a Neighborhood Watch group in your area.
Additional Information
For more information, contact Community Services Officer, Cynthia Espinoza at 626-813-5235 or by emailing Cynthia Espinoza.
A dangerous new practice can have serious legal and psychological consequences for your teen. It's called sexting; sending sexually explicit text messages or photographs from cell phones.
The Baldwin Park Police Department provides community workshops designed to educate parents and students on the dangers of sexting and the consequences teens can face.
Parents do you know the dangers? 1 in 5 teens has sent a nude or semi-nude photo of themselves via cell phone according to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.


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Silver Cross Jet Special Edition Stroller - Mist. Jet is an ultra-compact and agile city stroller. This Special Edition design features exclusive marl yarn fabrics in grey, combined with a stylish platinum chassis and tan leatherette details. Getting out and about with baby has never been easier. Jet's lightweight design and ultra-small fold make it amazingly portable, so it's great for those everyday strolls.
Jet's perfect for travelling further afield too. It fits easily in car boots or overhead storage racks and is even cabin approved for all key airlines.Suitable from birth to 15kg, Ultra-compact fold is cabin approved for most airlines, Lightweight at 5.9kg. Comfortable, ergonomic seat reclines to a lie-flat position, Freestanding when folded and pulls along suitcase-style, using the bumper bar as a handle.
Age suitability: from birth to 15kg. Folded size L90, W45, D96cm.
The item "Silver Cross Jet Stroller Special Edition Mist" is in sale since Monday, November 23, 2020. This item is in the category "Baby\Pushchairs, Prams & Accs. The seller is "larloulay" and is located in Matlock. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei darussalam, Cayman islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Macao, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and caicos islands, Aruba, Saudi arabia, South africa, United arab emirates, Ukraine, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El salvador, Trinidad and tobago, Uruguay.


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While writing and stuck behind the screen of a laptop the minutes, hours, days, month's race by, it could be two weeks since I returned from Scotland… Maybe it's three?
Writing a memoire is a cathartic experience, writing and remembering makes me dissect and question, but most of all it makes me appreciate how time passes. Days, weeks, months, years – Winter-spring-summer-autumn, winter-spring-summer … The Swallows return from their time abroad – nest – rear chicks – catch fly's, line the wires and chatter – and fly away again. Leaves sprout from skeletal branches, summer arrives and now the trees sport fine green bouffants, but before you know, the leaves wilt and wither and fall and once more the trees are alopecia with the first frost. Time goes so quick I wonder when, if ever, it will slow?
A few nights ago I sat at a table full of interesting people, two of them, I'm sure they would be embarrassed to hear, nestle near the top of my list for inspirational characters, people who influenced the way I now live. Pat Littlejon and Mick Fowler are by no means spring chickens, in fact they're not Bombay Duck, steamed salmon or petit pois. I think you could describe them both as matured game, game that has been hung and marinated in fine wine. Sitting with Pat on my right and Mick opposite across the varnished wooden table, I peel the crispy skin from both their unassuming exteriors and beneath I find juicy accounts and rich adventure and tender memories. Think about it for a second, Caveman, Darkinbad, The Axe, Helmet Boiler, Heart of Gold, Il Duce, Linden, The Golden Pillar of Spantik, Taweche, and on and on and on… Both have lived full lives, lives taken at times to the limit. They are both slowing a little, but neither appears to be ready to retire from a career of adventurous climbing, it's in their blood, their flesh – slice and see the word LIFE. Pat talks of loose rock with fervour and young sparkling eyes. Mick gives his bad-boy cheeky grin and continues to talk about future projects in the Himalayas. "Oh well you know Nick, all of my objectives are too easy for you." Yeah right!
It's thrilling but also encouraging sitting and talking to people I thought were Gods to find they are the same as the rest of us, they get old, they ache and complain of being tired – the difference maybe is they remain keen and excited and forward looking, they extol a joy of life and vibrancy and energy. But the same physics applies to the Gods as to the rest of us; the clock does not stop ticking.
Every afternoon I train – sometimes once – a run, a climb, a circuit, a cycle, aerobics, a boulder, some pull-ups – sometimes I train twice. And at the moment when I train I see Canada – icefall, smooth scalloped limestone, wide frozen rivers, miles upon miles of weighed-down-with-snow spruce, big wide roads, fat snowflakes, slowly growing icicles, small wooden huts, steaming heater vents, condensed breath and adventure. I imagine the feel of frozen nose hair and the burn of lung skin with hours of frozen approach. I see and feel effort. I see and feel hardship and success. I see and feel life.
On Saturday Rob Greenwood and I fly to Canada for three weeks. I have visited Canada four times and the country, its people, its space, its climbing never fails to invigorate me. And like the big climbs in Scotland it's the longer adventurous climbs in Canada that appeal – Replicant, Rocketman, The Real Big Drip, Man Yoga, Cryophobia, Polarity, Striving for the Moon, Slipstream and many more – the early morning drive, the long approach, the climbing, the weary walk or ski back to the car, the knackered drive back to Canmore. Life slows when living eighteen hour days, life becomes a fine wine to savour.
At times in life a junction will be reached and a choice made. The decision may be difficult. It may be wrong, it may be correct, who knows, but whatever, the decision has to be made because if it isn't, before you realise it, time is gone, and this commodity, this most valuable resource that even someone like Richard Branson has exactly the same as you and me will be gone, squandered, run-out and all of your dreams will become just that … dreams.


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Hair extensions have become more and more popular over the years. A survey was conducted that found that 13 percent of women currently wear extensions, and 93 percent of those who responded would consider wearing them in the future.
There are several types of hair extensions available:
- Sew-in
- Fusion
- Pre-bonded
- Microlink
- Microbeads
- Tape-in
Of all the types of hair extensions available, tape-in hair extensions Denver-based are one of the most popular. These extensions are exactly what their name describes. The extensions are taped into your hair. If you aren't sure which type of extensions are best for you, you should consider the benefits associated with tape-in hair extensions.
They Last a Long Time
One of the best things about tape-in hair extensions is that they last a long time. If the extensions you choose are made from 100 percent human hair, they will be as durable as your natural hair. As long as you maintain your tape-in extensions properly, they can last for up to two months.
They Cause the Least Amount Of Damage To Your Hair
Clip-in extensions are the least damaging to your hair; however, these extensions aren't permanent. Every morning, you will need to put your extensions in, and then take them out at night. Tape-in hair extensions are the least damaging to your hair. In addition, they won't affect your hair growth.
You Can Wear Then To Shower, Workout, and Swim
One of the biggest benefits of tape-in extensions is that you can wear them when you shower, work out, and swim. With other types of hair extensions, you will need to remove them before performing these activities, which can be a hassle and very time-consuming. As long as you take the time to maintain your tape-in extensions, they will remain healthy when they get wet.
They Are Easy To Maintain
It doesn't take a lot of work to maintain tape-in hair extensions. You would care for them the same way you do your natural hair. The only difference is you will need to brush them more often than you brush your natural hair. During the day, your hair and the extensions will rub together, causing friction. If you wait too long to detangle the extensions, you can cause damage to the extensions, and they won't last as long.
Quick, Versatile Hairstyles
With tape-in extensions, you can create various hairstyles when you first wake up in the morning. If you choose clip-in extensions, you will need to take the time in the morning to clip the extensions in, and there is no guarantee that the clip will be hidden when you create different hairstyles. If you use tape-in extensions, you can put your hair in long braids, sleek ponytails, beachy waves, or a long, flowing style. Best of all, the extensions can be concealed, so nobody will know that it isn't your natural hair.
If you are thinking about getting hair extensions and aren't sure which type is best, you should consider the benefits of tape-in hair extensions. These extensions are natural-looking and won't cause permanent damage to your hair.


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Millions of American children live with depression, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, Tourette syndrome or a host of other mental health issues, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note in a new report.
The agency says this is the first-ever report to describe federal efforts to monitor mental disorders in children. It provides estimates of the number of children ages 3 to 17 with mental health disorders from 2005 to 2011. In all, the agency said, 13 percent to 20 percent of U.S. children experience a mental disorder in a given year.


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Are there any immortals?
Are there any immortals?
To date, there's only one species that has been called 'biologically immortal': the jellyfish Turritopsis dohrnii. These small, transparent animals hang out in oceans around the world and can turn back time by reverting to an earlier stage of their life cycle.
Can you die if you are immortal?
Paradoxical though it might seem, biologically immortal organisms are definitely mortal. They can be killed by a predator, a disease, or a catastrophic change in the environment such as an erupting volcano. But unlike humans, they rarely die simply because they get old.
Do jellyfish die of old age?
Theoretically, this process can go on indefinitely, effectively rendering the jellyfish biologically immortal, although in practice individuals can still die. In nature, most Turritopsis dohrnii are likely to succumb to predation or disease in the medusa stage without reverting to the polyp form.
What do immortal jellyfish eat?
Immortal jellyfish eat tiny sea creatures including plankton, fish eggs, larvae, and brine shrimp.
What do immortal jellyfish look like?
If you want to spot an immortal jellyfish in the ocean, be aware that it is barely visible. The turritopsis dohrnii is bell-shaped and it is at maximum 4.
What is the lifespan of a jellyfish?
Most jellyfish are short lived. Medusa or adult jellyfish typically live for a few months, depending on the species, although some species can live for 2-3 years in captivity. Polyps can live and reproduce asexually for several years, or even decades. One jellyfish species is almost immortal.
Are jellyfish edible?
You can eat jellyfish in many ways, including shredded or sliced thinly and tossed with sugar, soy sauce, oil, and vinegar for a salad. It can also be cut into noodles, boiled, and served mixed with vegetables or meat. Prepared jellyfish has a delicate flavor and surprisingly crunchy texture.
Where is the immortal jellyfish?
Where do 'immortal' jellyfish live? Turritopsis prefer warmer waters, although they have been spotted in colder areas as well. They originate in the Caribbean Sea (nutricula) and the Mediterranean (dohrnii).
What kills jellyfish?
Predation. Other species of jellyfish are among the most common and important jellyfish predators. Sea anemones may eat jellyfish that drift into their range. Other predators include tunas, sharks, swordfish, sea turtles and penguins.
How do jellyfish live without a brain?
Instead of a single, centralized brain, jellyfish possess a net of nerves. This "ring" nervous system is where their neurons are concentrated—a processing station for sensory and motor activity. These neurons send chemical signals to their muscles to contract, allowing them to swim.
Do jellyfish die on the beach?
Stormy weather and strong winds can also bring jellyfish to shore, and they can end up on the beach. Because they contain so much water, Jellyfish die quite fast after they wash up on a beach.
Can you touch a dead jellyfish?
Some jellyfish can sting after they die. Don't touch a dead jellyfish if you don't know what kind it is. If the jellyfish has lost its typical round shape and is sort of flat, it is dead, Chacon said. However, if it is still round and freshly washed ashore, it might be alive.
Do jellyfish die after they sting you?
The tentacles are what stings. A jellyfish releases a venom when they sting their prey, which will paralyze them. ... For example, there are some jellyfish, such as the box jellyfish (or sea wasp, as they may be called) that are very dangerous and can even be fatal.
Do jellyfish die when they get washed up?
Jellyfish are mostly made of water so they die quickly after washing ashore. They can still sting but it is very mild. If you find a jellyfish washed up on the beach then it is probably dead but be warned, they can still give you a sting if handled.
What happens if you step on a dead jellyfish?
Jellyfish can sting if they brush against you when you're swimming in the ocean. You also can get stung if you step on a jellyfish, even a dead one. Usually, jellyfish stings will hurt, but are not emergencies. Most cause pain, red marks, itching, numbness, or tingling.
What is the most dangerous jellyfish?
Australian box jellyfish
Will jellyfish die out of water?
A jellyfish breathes by taking in oxygen from the seawater through its skin so as soon as it is on dry land it can no longer live.
How can we reduce the population of jellyfish?
My Green Life- The Invasion of Jellyfish
- Control Pollution. Since pollution leads to eutrophication, it is necessary to. ...
- Control Fishing. ...
- Hull and artificial hard structures cleaning protocols. ...
- Eliminate Ocean Acidification. ...
- Newly Designed Nets. ...
- Stop Translocation of Jellyfish Around the World. ...
- Stop the Modification of Habitat.
Why do jellyfish glow?
The glow occurs when a substance called luciferin reacts with oxygen. This releases energy, and light is emitted. An enzyme called luciferase facilitates the reaction.
How do jellyfish reproduce?
In the adult, or medusa, stage of a jellyfish, they can reproduce sexually by releasing sperm and eggs into the water, forming a planula. ... The polyps clone themselves and bud, or strobilate, into another stage of jellyfish life, called ephyra. It is this form that grows into the adult medusa jellyfish.
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India got help from WhatsApp and Facebook servers in the U.S. to secure conviction in a 2018 Khalistani terror case.
Security agencies have been asked to focus on cases involving Khalistani elements as India seeks to restrict the movement of suspects based in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia involved in the conspiracy.
"The convictions by courts can help us build our case against these pro-Khalistani groups and convince countries to choke their funds and restrict their movement," said a senior government official.
Security agencies have raised concerns on Pakistan using the yet-to-be-inaugurated Kartarpur corridor to push the Khalistani agenda from across the border.
This week, a Lucknow court convicted five men for plotting to kill former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal, whose leadership they believed was responsible for several incidents of desecration of Guru Granth Sahib in the State in 2015. They also held Mr. Badal responsible for the killing of Sikh protesters in police firing in subsequent protests.
The five men looted weapons from a police station in Uttar Pradesh on October 2 last year to kill Mr. Badal, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) said.
One of the convicts Jarman Singh was part of WhatsApp groups that promoted Referendum 2020, an online campaign for Khalistan. The campaign was being advocated by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), banned by the Home Ministry on July 10. An official said SFJ was being investigated in as many as 11 cases, including one registered by the NIA in January. U.K resident Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, legal adviser of the SFJ, was named in the FIR.
The NIA found that Jarman Singh was "highly motivated and radicalised to the so-called cause of creation of Khalistan." It filed a chargesheet on April 11 and within three months the trial was completed.
A chargesheet filed by the NIA on April 11 said, "Jarman was in contact with international numbers of Dubai, Australia and Canada. He was a member of a WhatsApp group by the name of Referendum 2020."
The NIA said the accused "shared motivational songs on Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed in Operation Blue Star in 1984."
"In order to have access to his chats, requests were forwarded to WhatsApp and Facebook Inc. to preserve the contents. In response to a request, Facebook and WhatsApp's legal division preserved the accounts as well as sent some information for further investigation," the NIA said.


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Title: | Can recent global changes explain the dramatic range contraction of an endangered semi-aquatic mammal species in the French Pyrenees? |
Authors: | Charbonnel, A., P. Laffaille, M. Biffi, F. Blanc, A. Maire, M. Némoz, J.M. Sanchez-Perez, S. Sauvage and L. Buisson |
Year: | 2016 |
Journal: | PLoS ONE |
Volume (Issue): | 11(7) |
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Article ID: | e0159941 |
DOI: | 10.1371/journal.pone.0159941 |
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Model: | SWAT |
Broad Application Category: | hydrologic only |
Primary Application Category: | hydrologic assessment |
Secondary Application Category: | calibration, sensitivity, and/or uncertainty analysis |
Watershed Description: | 18,000 km^2 French Pyrenees mountain region, located in southern France |
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Abstract: | Species distribution models (SDMs) are the main tool to predict global change impacts on species ranges. Climate change alone is frequently considered, but in freshwater ecosystems, hydrology is a key driver of the ecology of aquatic species. At large scale, hydrology is however rarely accounted for, owing to the lack of detailed stream flow data. In this study, we developed an integrated modelling approach to simulate stream flow using the hydrological Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT). Simulated stream flow was subsequently included as an input variable in SDMs along with topographic, hydrographic, climatic and land-cover descriptors. SDMs were applied to two temporally-distinct surveys of the distribution of the endangered Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus) in the French Pyrenees: a historical one conducted from 1985 to 1992 and a current one carried out between 2011 and 2013. The model calibrated on historical data was also forecasted onto the current period to assess its ability to describe the distributional change of the Pyrenean desman that has been modelled in the recent years. First, we found that hydrological and climatic variables were the ones influencing the most the distribution of this species for both periods, emphasizing the importance of taking into account hydrology when SDMs are applied to aquatic species. Secondly, our results highlighted a strong range contraction of the Pyrenean desman in the French Pyrenees over the last 25 years. Given that this range contraction was under-estimated when the historical model was forecasted onto current conditions, this finding suggests that other drivers may be interacting with climate, hydrology and land-use changes. Our results imply major concerns for the conservation of this endemic semi-aquatic mammal since changes in climate and hydrology are expected to become more intense in the future. |
Language: | English |
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The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: The Complete Series (Paperback)
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls is an adventure-packed chapter book series for readers ages six to nine. The series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. There they find a world filled with wonder, adventure, and danger. They must search for clues to solve the secret of the scrolls . . . or they will be stuck in time forever.
The books include a rich cast of supporting characters, including Great-Uncle Solomon, the eccentric archaeologist who discovered the scrolls; the angel Michael, who guides the children on their quests; and key figures from the Bible stories.
This boxed paperback collection features all nine titles in the complete series. Titles include:
The Beginning—the story of Creation
Race to the Ark—the story of Noah and the flood
The Great Escape—the story of the plagues and the Israelites' exodus from Egypt
Journey to Jericho—the story of Joshua and walls of Jericho
The Shepherd's Stone—the story of David and Goliath
The Lion's Roar—the story of Daniel and the Lions
The King Is Born—the story of the Nativity
Miracles by the Sea—the story of Jesus' teaching and healing in Jerusalem
The Final Scroll—the story of the crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus
About the Author
Mike Thomas grew up in Florida playing sports and riding his bike to the library and an arcade named the Cosmic Cowboy. He graduated from Liberty University, earning a bachelor's degree in Bible Studies. When his son Peter was nine years old, Mike went searching for books that would teach Peter about the Bible in a fun, imaginative way. Finding none, he decided to write his own series. Mike Thomas lives in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with his wife, Lori; sons Payton and Peter; and their dog, Hank.


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When real estate in the United States is purchased with the use of financing, the borrowing is documented by a mortgage or a trust deed, depending on what state the transaction takes place in.
The following discussion focuses on trust deeds and highlights the difference between a trust deed and a mortgage.
A trust deed (also known as a deed of trust), is an agreement between a borrower and a lender to have a property held in trust by an independent third party until the loan is paid off.
It is the means by which a security interest is created in real estate.
Trust deeds involve three parties:
Legal title to the property is held by the trustee on behalf of the lender.
While the trust deed provides that the trustee will acquire and hold legal title to the property, it does not include a promise to pay.
For that reason a trust deed is usually accompanied by a promissory note.
The promissory note is the borrower's promise to pay until the loan is paid in full.
The right to obtain full ownership, known as equitable title, is held by the borrower.
It includes the right to use and maintain the property.
Once the borrower has re-paid the loan in full, they become the owner of the property.
This is documented by a reconveyance deed prepared by the trustee.
In order to avoid confusion regarding ownership and security interests in a property, it is advisable to have a title company record all pertinent documents associated with a trust deed in the county where the property is located.
This includes the original trust deed, the promissory note and the reconveyance deed.
If the borrower defaults on a trust deed, the trustee can foreclose on the property without going to court.
In the event a default occurs, the lender will instruct the trustee to begin foreclosure proceedings.
The language contained in the trust deed provides for non-judicial foreclosure (these laws can differ from state to state).
Non-Judicial Foreclosure
Non-judicial foreclosure means it's unnecessary for a lender to sue a borrower in state court to foreclose on a property.
Here's how it works:
The time period from the beginning of the foreclosure process to the trustee sale depends on state foreclosure law.
Click here for state by state foreclosure timelines.
Non-Judicial Foreclosure Example in California
The foreclosure process in California begins when the trustee records a notice of default, regardless of how long the loan has been delinquent.
The foreclosure process ends approximately four and a half months later.
Upon the sale of the property, the trustee is responsible for distributing the proceeds to the lender.
Once the debt is satisfied any remaining proceeds are given back to the borrower.
In the case of non-judicial foreclosure, once the property is sold, the borrower cannot repay the loan and retain ownership of the property (unlike judicial foreclosure).
Thus, the non-judicial foreclosure process is quicker and less expensive than the judicial foreclosure process.
There are a few significant differences between trust deeds and mortgages.
While a trust deed involves three parties, a mortgage involves only two:
The most noteworthy difference between a trust deed and a mortgage is the process of foreclosure.
Judicial Foreclosure
If the lender wins in judicial foreclosure and obtains a deficiency judgement, the borrower can still retain the property by exercising their "Right of Redemption."
The Right of Redemption
The right of redemption allows the borrower to reclaim the property within a specific time period.
Thus, the lender can spend a great deal of time and money in judicial foreclosure and in doing so would have been much better off signing a trust deed.
Trust deeds and mortgages are similar contracts but when you get down to the nitty gritty, if things go awry; things can be settled more quickly with a Trust Deed.
Click here for a full list of Trust Deed States.
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How to Select the Right HVAC Certificate Program near Coloma California
Now that you have come to a decision on a career as a heating and cooling technician, the next step is to look for an HVAC technical school near Coloma CA. But with so many to select from, how do you decide on the right one to receive the training that you need? Some prospective students will make their selection based exclusively on the cost of tuition or how close the school is to their residence. While these are important factors to consider, they are not the only ones to take into account. A few of the other details that you need to research are the graduation completion rates of the HVAC schools, their reputations, and if they are accredited by professional trade organizations. Those and additional criteria will be discussed in more detail later within this article. But before we discuss how to choose an HVAC vocational school, let's take a look at what a heating and air conditioning specialist does to become a licensed professional tradesman.
How to Become an HVAC Professional
HVAC is an acronym that is widely used in the trade that stands for "Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning". HVAC technicians specialize in the installation, repair and maintenance of central air conditioners, furnaces, boilers, water heaters and heating systems. As professional tradesmen, they are commonly required to be licensed, however each state and local municipality has its own criteria. Acquiring professional certification is not compulsory, but a voluntary way for Coloma CA HVAC technicians to prove that they are highly proficient and knowledgeable in their area of expertise. There are a number of respected certifications within the field that are offered. Here are some of the important ones.
- North American Technician Excellence (NATE). NATE is a nationally recognized certification for HVAC technicians. The certification is earned by passing a competency examination and may be received in one or more specialties.
- HVAC Excellence. This certification makes available both a professional and a master specialist credential. 2 years of professional experience as well as passing a comprehensive exam are required for the professional level certification. Master specialists must have 3 years of experience in addition to a passing score on the professional level exam. As with NATE, certifications are offered in multiple specialties.
- EPA Section 608. This certification is mandatory for technicians that handle refrigerants. There are 3 forms of certification available, one for small appliances, and the additional two for low and high pressure refrigerants.
Because licensing could be required in your area, and you may also desire to earn certification, it's essential that you select an HVAC vocational school that will prepare you for both. And since you will more than likely be handling refrigerants, make certain that the program you select prepares you for passing the EPA Section 608 exams.
HVAC Degree and Certificate Classes
There are a variety of options available for HVAC training in a technical or vocational school. You can attain a certificate, an Associate Degree, or a Bachelor's Degree. Earning a certificate will take the lesser amount of time, typically completed in as little as six months, although some programs are longer. A certificate will qualify you for most HVAC positions, especially if you are licensed and have certification relevant to the position. The degree programs can provide a competitive edge in the job market and will provide more comprehensive training than the certificate programs. Following is a short explanation of each credential offered near Coloma CA.
- Certificate. Normally requiring a high school diploma, certificate programs are very popular among entry level commercial or residential HVAC specialists. They furnish a solid foundation of skills for job opportunities within the trade.
- Associate Degree. The Associate Degree in HVAC program delivers a more detailed knowledge of heating and a/c systems than the certificate program. Generally requiring 2 years to complete, some degrees include an internship or work-study program.
- Bachelor's Degree. The Bachelor's Degree in HVAC is tailored more for a career in management as well as business ownership. Some programs call for an Associate Degree, while others are a standard 4 year program. In addition to being taught how to service and maintain heating and air conditioning systems, you will also study how to design them.
Selecting the ideal credential program will be based on what your future career objectives are, in addition to the time and money that you have to commit. One option is to start with a certificate or even an Associate Degree program, and after acquiring some experience in the field in Coloma CA, later going back to obtain a Bachelor's Degree. If this is your strategy, make sure to ask the HVAC technician school you are considering about how their returning student program works.
HVAC Online Classes
Enrolling in an HVAC school online is one option in getting your education and receiving a certificate or degree. Nearly all schools will require some attendance on campus to complete hands on training. Some also provide internship or work-study programs in addition to or instead of practical lab work. But since the rest of the classes may be attended online, this option may be a more convenient solution for many Coloma CA students that are short on time. And some online degree programs are less costly than other on campus options. Even commuting expenses from Coloma and study supplies can be lessened, helping to make education more economical. And many online programs are fully accredited (more on this later). So if your job or family obligations have left you with minimal time to attend classes, maybe an HVAC online training program will make it easier to fit school into your active lifestyle.
Questions For HVAC Training Programs
As soon as you have decided on the type of degree or certificate that you want to earn, either online or on campus, you can begin to decrease your list of schools. As you are probably aware, there are numerous HVAC technical schools in the Coloma CA area and throughout the USA to select from. That's why it is very important to have a checklist of important qualifications when making school evaluations. As earlier mentioned in our opening paragraph, tuition and location will undoubtedly be the first 2 variables you will look at. Following are some additional ones that you will want to explore before enrolling in your school of choice.
Accreditation. A large number of HVAC trade programs in the Coloma CA area have earned either a regional or a national accreditation. They can earn Institutional Accreditation, which focuses on the school's programs as a whole, or Programmatic Accreditation, which relates to a specific program, for instance HVAC technology. Make certain that the program is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting agency, for instance the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. In addition to helping ensure that you get an excellent education, it may assist in acquiring financial assistance or student loans, which are frequently not available for non-accredited programs. Additionally, many states require that the HVAC training course be accredited in order to be approved for licensing.
High Completion Rates. Ask the Heating and Cooling schools you are considering what their completion rates are. The completion rate is the percentage of students who enroll in and finish the program. A lower completion rate might indicate that students were disappointed with the program and dropped out. It might also indicate that the instructors were not qualified to train the students. It's also imperative that the schools have higher job placement rates. Older and/or more reputable schools may have a broader list of graduates, which can result in more contacts for the school to employ for their apprenticeship and job placement programs. A high job placement rate will not only confirm that the school has an excellent reputation within the field, but also that it has the network of Coloma CA HVAC employers to help students obtain apprenticeships or employment.
Apprenticeship Programs. Most HVAC technical programs are taught together with an apprenticeship or an internship program. Those participating vocational and technical programs will help place you in an apprenticeship program within their network of Heating and Cooling companies or trade unions. Find out if the schools you are considering have working partnerships with local Coloma CA HVAC contractors. An apprenticeship not only provides a rewarding experience by furnishing hands-on training, but it also supplies job opportunities and helps to build relationships in the regional HVAC professional community.
Modern Facilities. Make sure that the school facilities and the tools that you will be trained on are up-to-date and what you will be using in the field. If you are already in an internship or an apprenticeship, talk to the HVAC tech you are working with concerning what you should be expecting. If not, ask a local Coloma CA HVAC contractor if they can give you some suggestions. Also keep in mind that unless you can move, the school needs to be within driving distance of your Coloma CA home. Remember that if you decide to attend an out-of-state school, besides the added moving costs there may be increased tuition fees compared to in-state residents.
Smaller Classes. It's desirable that you get as much individualized training as possible, which can be difficult in larger classes. Ask if you can monitor some of the classes so that you can observe how large they are and experience the interaction between instructors and students. Speak with some of the students and get their opinions concerning class sizes and instruction. Last, speak to a few of the instructors and learn what their level of experience is and what certifications or degrees they hold.
Flexible Scheduling. Make sure that the class schedules for the programs you are reviewing are flexible enough to meet your needs. If you are only able to go to classes at night or on weekends near Coloma CA, check that the programs you are comparing provide those choices. If you can only attend part-time, make certain that the school you select allows part-time enrollment. Additionally, check out what the protocol is to make-up classes should you miss any because of work, illness or family responsibilities.
Considering an HVAC School near Coloma CA?
Perhaps you are considering enrolling in an HVAC training program in the Coloma California area. If so, you may find the following background information about the location of your new school campus both interesting and informative.
Coloma, California
Coloma (formerly, Colluma and Culloma)[6] is a census-designated place[7] in El Dorado County, California, USA. It is approximately 36 miles (58 km) northeast of Sacramento, California. Coloma is most noted for being the site where James W. Marshall found gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills, at Sutter's Mill on January 24, 1848,[4] leading to the California Gold Rush. Coloma's population is 529.
The settlement is a tourist attraction known for its ghost town and the centerpiece of the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Coloma was designated a National Historic Landmark District on July 4, 1961.[4][5]
One of Coloma's earliest settlers was Silas Sanderson (1824–1886), who went on to become the 7th Chief Justice of California.[8] Another one was Nancy Gooch, one of the first black women to succeed in California.
HVAC School Cost Coloma CA
Finding the right HVAC school program is a critical beginning toward a gratifying career in the heating & cooling field. You originally came to this website because you wanted more information regarding HVAC School Cost. However, as we have addressed in this article, you need to pick an Heating and Cooling technical school and a certificate or degree program that are both accredited and have outstanding reputations within the HVAC trade. Other things to look for are lots of hands-on training and state-of-the-art facilities. You need to go to each of the schools in person that you are most interested in to explore the campus and speak with both the current students and faculty. Try to get a feel for the quality of the teaching and the interaction between them. In addition, inquire about scheduling options and if night or weekend classes are offered if needed. And don't forget to ask about financial assistance and student loan options as well. If you ask the appropriate questions as we have laid out in our checklist for assessing schools, you'll be able to narrow down your choices so that you can make an informed decision. With the appropriate training, hard work and dedication, you can eventually become a licensed HVAC specialist in Coloma CA.
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